Evening Star Newspaper, March 24, 1886, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weather. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, Wasiixetos, D.C., March 24, 1886, 9 a.in, For the middle Atlantic states, fair weather, yarlable winds, generally shifting to warmer southerly. xror Thursday, fair weather is Indicated tor New England and the middle 4 south Atlantic states, including the District of Columbia, with warmer weather. TenKisnH Recs and mats, Persian silver, we and Bettshazza cups and vases at 20 to 50 per cent less than New York prices. Moses Son., 11th and F. Very Rane IxperD such opportunities @o sometimes occur, but not so frequently as to make us familiar ‘with them. Mueh is pre- tended in this way, but in substantial fact very Littic indeed is done. We herein offer one of those tempting opportunities whose promises are to be literally and truthfully fulfilled. We re oblized to at once enlarge and improve our Premises, todo which our large stock must be Gotten out of the way. We have been unable to rocure t ry quarters, and must there- re sel pds ata loss. So that for ten days from this date we will offer every article in our very large selection at prime cost. Bear miv ior ten days, Breitbarth’s, Odd Fellow hail, 7th st. AGRAND FAREWELL Ce Hungarian Gip ebureh, on next <CERT by the original at Congregational vening. $28 Witt Bey a solid Walnut Marble-top mber Suite, with bevel Mirror, Chairs, Rock- er, et Wx. H.’DUSS, 17th st. nw. Sovventns. Ing is continued We Ha a beautiful assortment of Easter Bouvenirs at our book and stationery depart- ment. Fixe Proto New Photo. Art Ce Tae Laxcest assortment of frame moulding ever shown in the District, at Veerhoit's, 916 and 411 7th street. CHAS. BAUM. ApHs. New management. 905 Pa. ave. + $5. 1 7th'st. n.w. THE WoNDERFUL HUNGARIAN Gipsy BaD (original) at Congregational church next Satur- day evening. Seats at Ellis’ music store, Mr. ANTON FISCHER, 906 G st. n. w., Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Establishment.” Dear 5! Iwas very much delighted with the manner in Which you cleaned my laces and dresses, and shall certainly recommend you to my Wash- ington friends. With best wishes for your suc- tess I remain, yours faithfully, Emma Abbott. VEERHOSF, at 916 7th street, has an exten- sive stock of wall paper. $16 WaLNuT and Cherry boards. Wa. H. Du farble-top Side- 17th st. nw. INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS, 711 MktSpace DoNor Fart ro Hear the original Hungarian Gip-y Band at Congregational church next Sat- urday evening. Face and Eyesight fitted; $1; Hempler’s,4% st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Amusements To-Night. ALRAvGH's OreRa Hovsr.—Lawrence Barrett in “Francesea Da Rimini.” New NatsoNat THEATER.—“We, Us& Co.” Harris’ Bisou THEATER—“A Mountain Pink.” Herzoa’s NixtH SrREET Orera Hovuse.— “A Box of Cash.” . Drwe Mvseva.—The Lorenzo Brothers. PANORAMA BUILDING.—The Battle of Manas- hee gee Condensed Locals. The Ice Drivers’ Protective Union has elected the following delegates to the Federation of Labor: Thomas Kelly, W. N. Thompson, G.Van Horn, Fred Mohler, Wm. Rupple. | Alternates: Charles Chick, C. Chamberlain, C. Marders. aries Minor, the coiored blacksmith who was arrested on ‘suspicion of being the person ‘Who assaulted the old colored woman in the woods near Brightwood, asstated in yesterday's STAR, was released, but was rearrested last night and taken to the Police Court this morn- ing, where he pleaded guilty to a charge of va- grahey and was given three months at the ‘workhouse. z Last night Sergeant George L. Wheeler, of the first precinct, was called on by the deacons ot ‘the First Baptist charch (colored), to arrest Jefferson Bouldin, who, they compiained, had disturbed the prayer meeting. He was locked Epat the station and this morning, in the Po- lice Court, he was fined $5. “A handsome set of engraved resolutions of thanks was presented by Mr. C. H. Edmonston Ima neat speech to the president of the Metro- politan railroad company, yesterday, in behalt Of the 9tb street employes: At the meeting of the Microsco pical society Tesolutions of respect to the memory of Dr. A. ..P. Garnett, jr., were adopted. Siamese ‘the ‘oot of © and Water streets southwest, owned by George Sheriff, and used as a steaim saw mi bt: damage slight. ‘illiam Stevenson, a colored boy, was ar. Fested yesterday afternoon near the corner of ‘7th and F streets, for being engaged in a game ‘of “sweat” with other boys. Officer Montgomery had him before Judge Sneli this morning for ‘Violating the District ordinances and he was ‘Bned $5 or fifteen days on the farm. The lot holders of the Prospect Hill Cemetery association re-elected the following officers last evening: President, Fr. Imhof; secretary, Leonb. Eckert; treasurer,” John A. Griesbauer, direc- tors, Aug. Schmedtie, J. L. Vogt. Chas. Graff, Chas. ‘Sehnelder and ‘Gustav Hartig. ‘The ett ecient management of the corporation was acknowledged by a vote of thanks passed by the lot holders. D. J. Evans was today accepted as a juror in the Circuit Court. Messrs. Pearson and Cotharin have sued the Anglo-American Insurance company to recover $3,000 tnsured on property at Flint, Michigan, on'Mareh 2d, 1885, when they lost $15,944.51 by fire. was barned last —————— ‘Tae ScortisH RITES SANCTUARY To BE Ix- PROVED.—The anelent and accepted Scottish rite Masons are making preparations for sundry important improvements to their sanctuary, ‘on G street, between 10th and 11th streets, ré- cently purchased. The basement ts to be ex- eavated to bring the floor to the levelof the side- watk; all walls of main building are to be un- derpinned, a floor is to be laid over the whole surface, et. The entire work is to be under the direction of Mr. T. F. Schneider, architect. iT oF PyTHras BaANQUET.—Washing- No.1, Uniformed Rank, Knights Pythias, ‘and Nelson Division, No. 2 ined Major General John n-chief, who is here napolis on a visit, at Abner’s i, with a banouet. §; hes were made by Major Curnaban, Halvor Nelson, J. H. Rathbone, Gen, William “Ward, J. + Thompson, Edward Donn, Harry Coggins, G. J. Foxwell and others, —— Lire tx Lrmpy Prrsos.—Major L. P. Wil- Mams has, upon invitation of gentlemen con- nected with the Associated arities, consented to repeat his lecture on “Recollections of Life in Libby Prison and Escape Theretrom,” for the benefit of that organization. The lecture will be delivered at the Congregational chureh March 29th, at 8 p.m. « invitation to Majer Williams was signed by A.S. Worthington. H. H. Wells, W, Hagner, Frederick Douglass, ‘¥, 3. S.Burdett, BH. Warner, Wm. A. Gordon, W. S. Cox, W. BL Webb, W. P. Beil. Cainpbell Carrington; B. Corkhill, Arthur MacArthur, R. J. Meigs, jr., Wim. &. Snell and L.S. Emery. ——— SKYLIGHT THIEVES AT WorK.—About five o'clock yesterday afternoon thieves entered the house of Mrs. Harriet Bailey, No. 307 M Street northwest, while the family were at din- ner by climbing through the skylight, and were frightened off by Mrs. Bailey walking up- Stairs. The bureau drawers had been ransacked and as nothing had been taken itis evid that the thieves were only after money. The men had broken into house 305, which was oceupied, and had gone out though the sky- light and walked across the roof. They were seen to leave house 305 by way of the base- ment and join a third man at the corner of 3d street and walk off. The police were notified, ‘and are on the lookout fur the men. setoaene ts ‘Tue Ixraxtry Farr PostPoxeD.—The Wash- ington Light Infantry fair committee, ata mect- ing last evening, decided to postpone the open- ing of the fair until Easter Monday, the 26th of Apt, inorder to allow time for thé completion rather elaborate arrangements which have been began. Reports were made by sev- eral of the committees, showing that every- thing was progressing finely, assuring the finan- glal success of the fair to be beyond question. Large contributions were reported. ——— FIxe ANTIQUE FURNITURE aT Avctiox.— mneanson Bros. will sell to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock, within their salesrooms, 9th and D streets northwest, a choice collection of an- taque furniture. ——-—___ Excursions 70 Evrors.—A number of at- tractive excursions during the ‘coming spring and summer are announced by Messrs. Thos Sag & Son, the well known tourist agents of NeW York and London, which are arranged on the most popular scale of prices. Full pro- grams of these trips, with maps showing ‘the routes followed, are to be found in their monthly paper,’ Cook's Excursionist, published at 261 Broadway, New York, which they an- ounce will be sent by mail'toany one inter @sted, on application. cn PAINTINGS AT AUCTION.—Messrs. Walter B. Williams & Co., auctioneers, will begin the sale this evening at eight o'clock at their sales- foom, corner 10th street and Pennsylvania Soe rao s collection of_ ott patntings inciud- marine ing landscapes, t For Sace, HALF A SQUARE OF GROUND CEN- TRALLY AND ELiGiBLy LocaTeD.—The south tomorrow (Thursday), 25th inst.yat d o'clock p. tomorrow ( 2 o'elo m,n front of the premiven.Fhis affords. wa eorge HE SALVATION ARMY. ‘The Close of the Anniversary Celebra- tion—Tamboaurines, Banjos and Sacred Songs— An Episcopal Clergyman Speaks. Yesterday afternoon, at National Rifles’ Armory, the “Massing of Forces” of the Salva- tion army was continued, and after a parade and experience meeting, announced under the bead of “Divisional War Memories and Jubilee,” took place. This was followed by a banquet in the lower hall, where over three hundred sat down, The great culminating meeting, which closed the anniversary celebration, took place last night in the Rifles’ hall, which was filled to overflowing. The army marched to the hall from the barracks, 4th and Lstreets, with baad playing ana the members singing. "At the hall & way was opened with some difficulty to en- able the soldiers of the army to march to the platform. As they entered asong tothe tune of “Marching through Georgia” was sung. Upon taking seats on the platform the soidiers sang “The Day of Vietory is Coming, With band and tambourine accompaniment. There were seven tambourines in the hands of white and colored sisters on the platform. Commissioner Smith, on coming to the stand, took charge of the meeting, and the hymn “When True Salvation’ Soldiers” “was Jined out by him and sang with much earnestness, Between the stanzas he commented on the words. He said the army was not bigoted; that it attacked no church or creed, but was aggressive against sin. It was a militia to the church (a volce—“with artillery, too. Fire a volley.") Captain Phillips offered rayer, and before the soldiers rose trom_ their nces One of the sisters sang sweetly a verse of the “Telegraph of Prayer.” Lieut, Dawson, a colored woman from Fredericksburg,sang with very sweet voice, “Iwas once far away from my Saviour.” No MORE 31Gs. Capt. Walsh, the converted banjoist, sald'that When God converted him he made a vow not to play another jig, but he could still play hymns, and he sang “Salvation to Jesus,” with the army Joining in the chorus. Capi. Hartclins (with guitar accompaniment) sang “Ob, the Blessed Lord He has Saved my Soul.” ‘The meeting was then thrown open for ex- periences, when several responded. Commissioner Smith, in making an_appeal for funds, said there were to-day 400 officers at work in this country, of which 250 were three Years ago in the bonds of sin. AN EPISCOPAL CLERGYMAN, Rey. Dr. McCurdy, an Episcopal clergyman, came forward and said that whatever might be said of the means used by the army the results must be recognized as God’s work. The meet- ing closed about 11 o'clock. After an intermis- sion of half an hour the “all night of prayer” was commenced. ——_e___ ‘The Seventh New York Regiment. PREPARING FOR THEIR VISIT TO THIS CITY NEXT MONTH. Col. W.G. Moore, of the Washington Light Infantry battalion, has received a letter from Col. Emmons Clark, of the 7th New York regi- ment, stating that the board of officers of the organization had decided that the regiment should visit this city, leaving New York on the 19th of April next, which will be the 25th an- niversary of the day they left New York, in 1861, toenter the three months’ service of the United States. ‘The regiment will be the guest of the Light Infantry, and the visitors will stop atthe hotels in the ‘vicinity of the Infantry’s armory. Col, Ciark, who now commands the 7th regi- ment, was in 1861 a captain in the regiment, and Col. Moore, now commanding the Infantry Was in April, 1861, a corporal of the National Rifles, and rode in the cab of the engine which brought the 7th to this elty from Annapolis Junction. On the arrival of the 7th in Wash- ington in 1861, escorted by a tremendous crowd of citizens, they marched up the Avenue to the President’s house. age Deaths in the District. VITAL STATISTICS FOR HALF A YEAR—THE PRINCIPAL CAUSES OF DEATH. statistics of the District for the six months end- ing with December, 1885. During the six months there were 2,364 deaths in the District. Of this number 647 were white males, 592 white females, 536 colored males, and 589 colored te- males. The deaths by classes were as follows: Zymotic diseases, 615; constitutional diseases, 574; local diseases, 848; developmental dis- eases, 217; and violence, 110. The deaths were distributed by months as follows: July, 323 white and 272 colored; August, 210 white and 188 colored; September, 194 "white and 169 ¢olored: October, 159 white and 166 colored; ‘ovember, 155 'white and 169 colored; De- cember, 195 white and 161 colored. Of the total number of decedents for the six months 270, white and 356 colored_were under one year of age; 109 white and 176 colored were between one and five; 42 white and 52 colored, five to ten; 68 white and 74 colored, ten to twenty; 132 white and 89 colored, twenty to thirty; 124 white and 95 colored, thirty to forty; 112 white and 80 colored, forty'to fifty; 108 white and 52 colored, fifty to sixty; and 273 white and 151 golored decedents were over sixty years of age. Twelve hundred and thirty-eight deaths oc- curred among natives of the District of Colum- bia, 892 among natives of other parts of the United States, and 234 were of foreign or un- known nativity. ‘The principal causes of death were: Consumption, 374; diarrhceal diseases, 259; heart diseases, 100; typhoid fever, 89; ac: gidents and negligence, 87; congenital debility, S4; senile debility, $1; gastritis and enteritis, 80; pneumonia, 69; apoplexy, 62; cancers, 5 diphtheria, 56; convuisions, 55; insanity, 4 inanition, “44; dentition and bronchitis, 42; whooping cough, 37; malarial fevers, searlet fever and trismus ‘nascentium, each 29; Bright's disease, 26; congestion of the lungs, 25; croup, 19; sunstroke, 14; rheumatism an homicides, eacb 13; syphilis, 12; alcoholism, 10; softening of brain, 9; albuminuria, 8; and cirrhosis of liver ‘The death rate ‘for the riod covered was 33.06 per 1,000 per annum for the total population, the death rate of the whites being 13.22, while that of the colored population was 32.61. The average age of the White decedents was 33 years; colored, 24 years. There were 513 marriages and 1,784 births re- ported. ——_+___ The Agricultural Department and the Women’s Silk Culture Association. To the Editor of THe EVENING Stan: It appears that “The Women’s Silk Culture association,” as such, has never been in receipt ofany stipend from the commissioner of agri- culture, as has been stated. Atan experimen station in Philadelphia, which was placed in charge of the president of the above-named society, the commissioner deemed it advisabl accoFd the association certain valuable priv leges. In doing so he took into consideration and so far as they may be serviceable to bi in furthering this work ne will undoubtedly continue w deai with ladies of this association, as well as all similar organizations. The great trouble between this organization and the de- partment of agriculture seems to be caused by the feeling entertained by the ladies that Con- gress cominitted a grave error In not originally placing the whole appropriation in their hands, though there Is iu existence the reportof & special agent which shows how unfortunate such a disposition would have been. They ap- pear to have overlooked the fuct that the com- ‘oner of agriculture was not directed to pend the money in rewarding past services but in encouraging and developing the culture of silk Usroughout the United states. We sus- pect that, after all, the plaint of the association s,a8 usual, for the old flag—made of home- Talsed silk, Of course—and an appropriation, Real Estate Sales. ‘The North Washington Real Estate Company has sold for Frank Stilson to Mary L. L. Appo, house No. 941 T street northwest, for $5,000, Also, for Mary L. L. Appo to Sarah P. T; ‘rer, house 1715 13th street northwest, for $9,500. 8. Sugenheimer has sold to E. W. Kohr, of Baltumore, sub, lots 15 to 22 and 24 to 32, in- elusive, in sq. No. 1023, comprising about 35,000 square feet, for $3,500. lobn W. Boteler has suld to Horace F. for $6,696, six lots 18x80 feet each on the north side of Wallach street, between 13th and 14th streets. Priscilla W.’ Page has sold to Mary W. Berry, for $9,850, @ residence 20 feet front onthe west side ot Connecticut avenue, just north of It street, belng 1706. ‘George ‘rancis has sold to Albert L. Pitney, for $2,800, a lot 13.3 100 and the east 15 feet 74, inches on the north side of S street, between 12th and Auth streets. “‘The same has sold to Martha 5. Pitney, tor $1,700, the adjoining lot to the west of the Same’ dimensions us the above, and the west 2 feet 9 inches. ——— Why Not Tak the Restaurants? To the Editor of Tux EvExixo Srar: As a reader of your valuable paper, and an advocate for the early closing movement,which is now agitating the public, I would like to ask question. As I sald betore,I am in favor of the stores closing early, but why should not the same apply to the restaurants, they have. clerks, also, and I believe they would not object to getting off at six o'clock instead of remaining ‘at work until the wee small hours in the morn- ing. If any need a rest, they would be the first that would require it. Lam sure if the restau- rants are allowed remain open as they have been from six in the morning until one and two Grelock of a night, their business would flourish through the eurly closing movement, as the clerk getting off early, not just knowing where to go, will frequent’ these saloons, thereby spending their weekly salaries much faster, getting Into bad company, &e., &c. Now, 1 ati iu favor of closing early, But restaurants have the same reason for closing as millinery, fancy and dry goods stores have, ior, as I suid belore, — also employ clerks, that work just as bard, and, in fact, much harder, and their clerks as Well as the public at large, would be benefited if restaurants were compelled to close early, and then our clerks would have less Ume to fre- nent sald places. But if they keep open, and unusual opportunity for vuilders and capitalists | the dry goods and other clerks bave so much seeking a body of ground. “Three Hundred | lelsure, that will be ‘the Where ull their feet face Massachusetis avenue, fronting south. | woney will be spent. I trust that you will It will be offered in nearly two equal parts. The | publish this letter, so that those that have the whole or part is susceptible of @ most advan- | Clerks’ interest at heart will see the necessity tageous sub-division. Values are rapidly in- | of advocating this cause us weil, and 1 trust creasing in this vicinity. See advertisement in today’s Stak. Ubis will be productive of some good. A FRUEND OF THE CLERKS, ‘The health officer has issued a report of vital | the advancement of silk culture as a whole, | THE PATENT OFFICE BUILDING. The Old Drains Beneath It Which Pol- lute the Air, A GRAVE CONDITION OF AFFAIRS SET FORTH IN A REPORT BY INSPECTOR ROBINSON—THE FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OF THE SECRETARY'S BATH Room, 4c. In accordance with a request of the Commis- sioner of Patents, the health officer has had an inspection made of the plumbing and drainage work of the Patent Office or Interior Depart- ment building. The report, made by Mr. Samuel A. Robinson, the inspector of plumbing, bas been forwarded by Health Officer Townshend to the Commissioner of Patents, Mr. Robin" son’s report says: “I have visited the Interior department bulld- ing and made a partial but careful examina- tion of its drainage system. I say partial ex- amination, as a thorough inspection cannot be made without making excavations, removing wood work, &c.. requiring the services of me chanics and much of my own time; but I think from what I learned by personal observation, supplemented by reliable statements of other persons, enables me to state conclusively that the underground drains consist of main lines of brick sewers ranning on the line of the east and west corridors and discharging into the public sewer on 7th and 9th strects and terra cotta branch sewers on lines of north and south corri- dors, with oonnectious to rain-spouts and verti- cal soil and waste pipes. This ceneral plan of drains for the removal of rainfall and sewage is, common to all the public bulldings in Washing- ton, having its beginning with the introduction of Potomac water in the city and the use of plumbing fixtures inside of houses. ‘The experience of every person Whose atten tion has been drawn to the subject is that such sewers are dangerous, and ‘filth diseases’ aro traceable directly to them. Examinations al- ways develop defective conditions with accu- miulations of exeremental filth in all stages of putritaction, active source of gases which rise freely through the crumbling arches which cover them and mixes with the atmosphere of the building. In addition to the exhalations direct from these old drains there will be found extensive pollution of the soil from defective or broken joints, and the saturation of thelr bottom and side walls. A somewhat extensive experience in cases with nearly parallel condl- tions, supported by the writings of every sani- tarlan, fully justify these statements. If a similar condition was Known to exist within the walls of a dwelling house, or any private property, its immediate abatement would be ordered by the health department, and if necessary the authority of the courts would be invoked for the enforcement of the order. I saw very little I could approve in the ar- rangement of the vertical drains and traps of fixtures, Some wash-out closets recently put up in the course of reconstruction of the south wing have been set in accordance with well- established rules, and are Without objection, and some other ‘fixtures, in other parts of the building, are of themselves not especially ob- Jectionuble; but the absence of soil-pipe exten- sion and eflicient trap ventilation is tue general rule with all the old work in the building, and the stationary wash basins in the several rooms, having filthy mechanical traps under them and no ventilation, js simply_an abomination, and Should not bé tolerated in any living apart- meni The bath room so recently fitted up for the private use of the Secretary of the Interior is 60 faulty as to excite most lively apprehensions, The average citizen has long since learned that expensively fitted up wood-work about plumb- ing fixtures often, like charity, covers a multl- tude of sins. I recommend that the plain rules of this office, authorized by act of Congress, be applied to this as well as oiher public buildings, under competent superintendence. ‘The heaith officer has also sent to the com- missioner & copy of a letter written by him to Secretary Schurz May 6, 1879, culling atten- tion to defective construction of the building from a sanitary point ot v! sho Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Andrew Parker to G. E.Emmons, sub lot 107, sq. 93; $2,700. S. Norment to A.S. Johnson, lot 79, sq. 368; $1,000. John C. Birckman to Thomas B. Ross, pt. sub 16, B, sq. 503; $1,000. P. Hartnett to E. Kurtz Johnson, pt. 10, sq. W, 695; $4,250. Mary C. de Groffening to John herman, lots 4,5 and 6, sq. 48; $9, . S.C. ‘arroll to Annie E. Clayton, lot 12, sq. 2 $1,200, Amanda V. Barker to Dennis Murph: lot 10, sq. 469; $1,525. Ellen E. Woodward to E.'C. "Dean, lot 7, sq. $—._ A. Langdon to same, 810; $4,000. Lots1 and 2, blk. 10 and bik. 12, LeDroit Park; "$30,000; Meridian Hill; $61,000) Sam Joseph Paul, sub lots 45, 51, 62, 63, 65 an 5 " B. AH. der’ to J. F, Keenan; sub lot 35, 7 197; $3,366. Annie C. H to Sarah E. Herbert, sub lots 36, 37 7A3; S—. Rose A. Sub 1058, 8q. 364; $5,400. Dixon to J. 8° Parker, lots 21 and 22, sq. 117; 83—. Arthu Dixon ‘to Henry A. Parker, same’ propert: 3600. W. W. Corcoran to Lucius Tuckerman, ut. sq. 186; $—. C. F. E. Richardson to W. H. |. Wood, sub lot sq. 507; $517. D. ey to D. J. Ready, w. pt. 2, sq. 679; $525, _P. M. Du: bant to Sarah E. Martin, sub lot 27, 9; 401; $6,000. B.S. Ferguson et al. to T. A. Brown) lot 4, sq. 864; $—. J.C. Lay to T. A, Lay, sub lot 5, sq. 342; $5,500. Chris. Schneider to Chas. Schneider, sub lot 46, sq. 669; $350, R. Gi schmid to Anna K. Taylor, sub 23, sq. 37 $8,500. J. V. Kehl to N. Weeks, pt. 3, sq. 58: $—.. Einma T. Rawlings to Mary bE. Sherwood, t. 13, sq. 510; $1,700. Mary E. Sherwood to Mary E. Sherwood, wife ot Samuel, same prop- erty; $—. Johnson Cleary to John Conner,tras- tee, pt. 2, sq. 749; $50. A. Depue to Jeremiah J. Brosnan, pt. 4; sq. 645; $400. A. N. Hazen to same, pt. subs 10, 11 and 12, sq. west of sq. 645; 3: M. F, Morris to Mary Louisa Mot 8; lots 6 to ‘10, 54. 9 and 14 ‘oster to Irving A. Talbot TA. iq. Tis, 5. pl. 2, sq. 253; $6,500. F. Bradley to John Cook et al., sub lots 29 to 32, sq. ; $6,00 A.P. Fardon to Annie Hayden, sub 39, sq. 7: 2.500. A. Fisher to E. S. Hall, pt. 1, $q.470; $2,500. H. Theodore to A. J. Clarke, sub 4, sq. 110; $3,094. Z.T. Carpenter to Lucy Ann Heaton, sub lot 4, sq. 463; $5,650, W. Phi lips to’ Minerva’ Burham, sub W., sq. 75! 3 0. Helena S. Simmons to C. A’ Beavens, 5; 35 Elizabeth Messer , pt 1, sq. 333; $200. I. Talbott to Eliena B. Finley, sub, 53, sq. 36: $500. W. Blair to Elizabeth Thompson, pt: 7, sq. 760; $12,000. J. W. Boteler to Horace F. Page, sub. lots 153 to 158, sq. 237; $6,696. Chas. Ford to Jas. P. Ryon, sub. 12,‘Sq. 1019; 4. F. A. Cleceloux to W. F. ‘Nash, pt. 4 0,257; 84,500, FL S. Boynton to Fs, djsub. i, sq. 366; S—. F. 8, Deland to C. Boynton, same property; 3- AQuestion Abont the Aqueduct Bridge. ‘To the Editor of THE EVENING Stan: There are six men who are in favor of keep- ing up the present aqueduct toll bridge. ‘They are the owners of the bridge and get the tolls. | ‘The rest of the world favors a free bridge. Now, why Is it that these six men can call “a hait” in | lesisi notwithstanding all the promises nd pledyes to the contrary? The people of Virsinia demand a free bridge. Can ‘you plain the secret? G. BL McC, Sa aes Government Clerks and the Pal Schools. To the Editor of Tak EVENING Star: In reply to the article of “Juno” in THE STAR of the 13th instant, written in response to one published on the 10th instant under the above caption, J. H. L. desires to say that it would give him pleasure to confess, as Juno requests, that “we, the clerks employed by the govern- ment, desire to thank the citizens of Washing- ton for the tree education of our children,” but for the tact that he does not have a “chick or a child” In the world and has never reecived any of the benefits of the publie schools of the Dis- trict of Columbia, Juno has entirely miscon- ceived the purpose of the article of the 10t! which was to call attention (and. this Juno should fd ash ied to the fact that thous- ands ol the children of government clerks receive in the public schouls of the District such thorough and valua- ble education without expense to their parents except for the small item of beoks. Credit for this was left to be given to whom it is due, and the writer is wilifng to assert, as loudly as Juno, that a very large share of this credit is due to the tax-paying eltizensot the District; and the clerks should render daily thanks to these citizens for contributing to the free education of their children, and the clerks who unbappily do not have children to educate “thank their stars” that they live in such a glorious atmosphere of liberal edueation and its virtuous attendants. The article was written simply in the character of a disinterested observer, and the remark therein that “the material aid given annuaily by Congress from the national Treas- ury secures the best officers, teachers and apparatus for the schools, and through these the best possible instruction,” was made to point out the most marked reason for the quatity of the public schools in the District being so superior to that of the sch in the sections from which most of the clerks come. Liberal appropriations have made them what they are. It would not be dificult. for some to inter from Juno’s article that if she. instead of Congress, held the authority for granting or refusing appropriations for the maintenance of the schools, their present efficiency and value would soon be things ot the past, Juno's statements be entirely but the fact remains that Congress makes an” uual provision tor the public schools of the Dis- trict, one-half of the fakees thereof to be paid “out of any money in the Treasury not other- wise appropriated, and the other haif out of the revenues of the District of Columbia.”—U. S. Statutes, vol. 23, p. 310, There is no disposi- ton herd to enter into Giscussion of the cause residenter” against the iar con duct of affairs which has jueed. modern ‘Washi ‘There is much for argument on both sides. But who would return to the old Washington? Not even Juno herself, 1 venture to say. Gratitude should be reciprocal. Sano has given, she has Inewin? received, ‘@ smaller di ‘tbe ch it mi possibly be in Han fabe any ea noo th ari Big Ir down from the head of his urticle ing quotation from Henry VI, ‘you fast.” —.—_—_ THE HUNGARIAN Gipsy BaNp.—The original Hungarian Gipsy band will give a grand tare- well concert at the Con; jonal church on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. of this city. ‘These wonderful musi- claus have created a great furore wherever the: have been. Seats are now on sale at Ellis’ music store, Tot the veritable D. C.. WEDNESDAY, The Public Schools and Mr. Birney’s Quintette. ‘To the Editor of Tux EVENTNGSTAR. . The issue on the public school question has assumed these proportions: The press, Public opinion and the people on one side, ¢x;Atlorney and ex-Trustee Birney sup- Ported by ex-Commissioners West, Edimon and Dent, with Commissioner Webb bringing up the rear, on the other side, The committee Iie peoplee' bil: because iret it i aecarstoy les" bill; jeclaral of existing law, which has been invaded, or evaded, by the’ Commissioners; and because the alternative is interminable action at law by patriotic citizens against autocratic and usurping Commissioners, or an appeal to Con- gress for legislation in the spirit of a “bill of Ppeace;” second, because the public schools of the capital have been nurtured and developed by the conscientious, conservative and intelli- gent management of school boards from the Yery beginning; third, because In every other ¢lty the publié schodis are managed by school boards, having the powers which this proposed bill contemplates giving; tourth, that the pro- Posed scheme of the Commissioners is, to use the language of Mr. Webb, “an experiment,” and as the present system applied bere to be- tween 20,000 and 30,000 children is the same which is applied through the country to several millions, and as it is the result of the collective educational experience and thought of the whole country and every where affording satis- factory results, it is too dear to the people to be subjected to the experiments of men who have had no experience, and who are mere theorists; fourth, itis the right, as it is the carnest wish, of the le to have a voice in respect to the education of their ildren, and they e: t Congress to recognize the rights of Amel a fathers and mothers on school matters, even in a community deprived of ordinary political rights, a COLLISIONS ON THE OCEAN. The Weak Points of Large Vessels De- seribed by Captain McKay of the Catalonia. From the Boston Transcript, March 18, Capt. McKay, of the Cunard steamship Cata- Jonia, now in this port, has made some startling statements concerning collisions at sea, which are particularly pertinent now. He has fol- lowed the sea thirty years, twelve ot which he has passed in the Cunard service, and conse- quently has had considerable experience. On belng asked if it was possible for a wooden ves- sel of small size to cause a dangerous break in an fron steamship, he replied— “Why, bless you, yes. It alldepends upon how sheisstruck. Every vessel, no matter how Strong, has her weak places, and ifshe is struck ina certain way, she ts badly damaged. | You would be surprised to know how smiull an ob- Ject will do a serious injury to a steamer, A barrel of beef, weighing two hundred pounds, if striking a steamship in her vulnerable parts when she is moving at full speed, will plow right through her side. So will a floating spar, or evens buoy. Aschooner such as the one that struck the Oregon would cut into a frigaté or aline-ot-battle ship. If the Oregon had hit the schooner stem on, she would have gone completely over the suiling vessel and scarcely started the painton the steamer. The Oregon, when loaded, weighs roughly nine thousand tons; and when you put eighteen million pounds in motion, at the rate of nineteen miles an hour, something breaks if it encounters an obstruction. I remember several years azo, when Iwas in command of the Batavia, that one moraing about tour o'clock we strick a fishing schooner on the banks. We went clean over her, and the officer of the deck said that he could’scarcely feel the Jar. ‘The passengers never knew of It until we told them at break- fast in the morning. The schooner went to the bottom in no time, but we did not start a bolt. Had she struck us just right she would have disabled us. Now ‘the Oregon, was struck amidships, right _at her coal bunkers, and that ‘was her weak place. Going at the s and meeting steh a solid resistanc had to give. She filled amidships, and when she sank, falling to such a depth and striking bow, the weight of water broke her back, particularly as she was already weakened by the eollision. “our ruil strict di she was, something abouta lookout at night are v d the schooner been provided proper lig) t think the acid have happened. The report says sii white light, and if this was so sh what she had no right todo. Only steamers a White light, and that at the mast head. Iso fed light on the port and a green light on the starboard sides. Sailing ves- sels carry only the side lights. Now itis a singu- fact that the majority of collisions at sea oe: cur Just betore daybreak. One of the reasons tor this is that the side lights, which are lit at sun- set, begin to burn dim toward morning. On vessels Where the discipline is not very strict, there is the feeling that daylight will soon come, and itis not worth while to trim or replen- ish the lights Just for an hour or so, and_ they are allowed to burn low or even go cut. There is where the danger comes in, and, asI sald before, the majority of ocean cuilisions happen just before daybreak and are largely attribu- table to neglected side ligts. The officer in charge of the Oregon could easily have avoided the ‘Schooner hud he seen her, and she would have been seen had her lights been in proper condition. Capt. Cottier is a most thorough seaman, and has been in the Cunard service tor fourteen years, I succeeded him in the com- mand of the Catalonia, He has made many trips tothis port, and has @ host of friends in Boston, ‘these ‘unfortunate occurrences will happen, and ail we sailors can do is to pray that we inay be kept out of such scrapes.” ee Before Royalty. A DEBUTANTE AT THE QUEEN’S DRAWING ROOM, From the London Daily s Again another move, and by slow stages we reach the throne room as the clock strikes four. Weariness gives place to excitement. The de- butantes look pale, and my heart begins to beat faster. Only one more room. Across tie space Isee ladies passing out one by one and the motion of the page’s wand spreading out their trains. Aunt Julia is calm. “Remember to go close up to the Queen,” sho whispers, “that she may not be troubled to bend toward you.” Only a few ladies are in front of us. stand at the very door and see the tra along the ground as they pas room) in stately procession, I tremble. Shall [ disgrace myself? { may trip over my gown, Now itis AuntJulia’s turn, Shesailson. Ishrink back, but there Is no retreat. I drop my tr: the pages spread it while it drags heavily behind me. I turn a sharp corner, Before me is a chamber filled with uniforms and dazzling colors, and four yards from me there stands a stout lady in black, with a diamond crown and along white vell. ‘It is the queen, Aunt Julia is courtesying tothe ground. advance. My name Is shouted. The lord chamberlain is say- ing something about “presentation” in her mij es ar. She smiles a gracious and kindly | smile at me, as if she were glad Thad come. ‘1 have a confused sense that she is a mother, and has once been young. I am kissing a white, plump hand, A strange feeling of loyalty rises in my heart. I had a sort of idea that the ueen was a stiff and uninteresting old lady. was wrong. Itake heart, I bend low as si does her graceful part in the matter of salu- tation. Next the queen stand the Princess Beatrice Now we ins sweep into the throne- and the dutchess of Edinburgh, who salute the courtesying ladies with cheerless bows. ‘The Duke of Cambridge is dropping me a cheery nod, but am no longer occupying public atten tion. Another lady is before the queen. ‘The pages rake up my train, throw itover my arm, and I vanish. ‘The wi flash, There is no time wear or even who are awaits me smiling, says I did well my crumpled traip. “Anxiety i ass into the picture gullery, where we stay to indulge in a brief chat with passing friends bes fore seeking our carriage. I observe at my ease @ scene full of exquisite detall, One dress f notice of red brown tulle, with a velvet train to match. ‘This makes an exquisite harmony with @ huge bunch of wallilowers, Another dress of gray satin shows in pleasing contrast against the rich dark neck and arms of a beauti- ful foreigner. At the far end of the gallery it 4g possible to catch a passing glimpse ‘of the 1a- dies as they enter the throne room, but we ean- not approach them. Ata distanes the extend: ¢4 train afflicts one with a sense of dispropor. tionate length. I see some quite short dresses pass by which, under long trains, are most In. elegant, and provoke much adverse criticism. 1 hear one man telling another how the end of one train caught upon # nall Just as its wearer approached the queen. ‘The ‘Vietim could not advance, and the court wondered,and the queen laughed’ while the tail was unfustened ‘The royalties are generally considered to. be & show. Of course, the Princess of Wales was sadly missed. But absence of celebrities in the throne-room deprives this drawing-room of bril- liance. Every one is talking of Lady Wol: Jey’s wonderiul attire, designed by Morris. Itis satin of indescribable Grosvenor gallery hue, ellow shot with green, worn with a train of Brocaded ‘towers, the colors of which ot actly matched by a bouquet of yellow and green orebids. Lady Randolph Churchill, ia orange velvet, is making a sensation. I see her sister, Lady Fanny Majoribanks, who is also in orange, and looks well. A few judges and queen’s counsel, in long wigs aud gowns, inter- est me. ‘The part men play in these pageants 1s small.’ They have the levees to go to. Few Women care to bring their husbands lieve, and the tew who come Took iI at ease. But court officials are plentiful, and add much to the beauty of the scene by their rich dresses. But ag I gaze the bright crowd is melling aw: le thing Is over in | to see what royalties resent. Aunt Julia ay. Al the gallery looks empty. A\ aalls off, and Follow back Tuto the ehiliy het where people are cloaking, and where wi have shes tomes: ed neany on Moat. ‘Of walt. we still leave behind weary faces und plac, e | this: The saliva contain: QUEEN VICTORIA AT HORE. A Glimpse ef the Daily Routine Life at Osborne House. HER MAJESTY TO RESIDE IN FUTURE AT WIXD- SOR—TO GIVE UP BALMORAL AND OSBORNE —HOW THE QUEEN ENTERTAINS HERSELF— THE PRINCE OF WALES ALARMED BY THE SPREAD OF DEMOCRACY, London Correspondence of the New York World. ‘The heart of London society has been glad- dened by the ramor that Her Majesty the Queen intends to partially abandon the life of seclusion she has led for some years past and to appear in public more frequently. She will also reside in London during the season and endeavor to restore the prestige and glamour of royalty that seemed falling into desuetude. In- deed, it is said His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, alarmed at the rising tide of democ- racy and the growing want of respect towards royalty, insisted that Her Majesty should make this change if she wished that heshould occupy the throne. 3 Her Majesty has been much pleased, more- over, with the impression made by her appear ance'a.few weeks ago in Albert Hall to witness the performance of M. Gounod’s oratoria, She received a real ovation, the 10,000 spectators growing almost frantic in the excess of thelr loyalty and enthusiasm. It is said that Her Majesty was so moved by this demonstration that on entering the box she embraced and kissed the Princesses Christian and Beatrice, and that she could scarce restrain the tears of emotion. Theoutburstofenthusiasm with which she was acclaimed by the throngs assembled on the streets also confirmed Her Majesty in the belief that itis her duty in the interests of the crown to cultivate by her appearance in public the loyalty of her people. It is well known that since the death of the Prince Consort Her Ma- Jesty has preferred to spend most of her time at ‘Osborne House, in the Isle ot Wight, or Balmo- ral, in Scotland. Here the early years of her tife were spent, and there she meets at ever step some iinage of the past when all was hap- piness and sunshine. She is especially attached to Osborne House, situated in that charming garden of ‘verdure and flowers, “the “Pearl ot the Channel.” The royal résidence resembles one of those Italian villas on the lakes of Como and Maggiore, and is delightful at all seasons, Her Majesty has recently added to the property by the purchase of the adjoining lands. The park is now four miles In extent, and is admirably laid out and adorned with every beauty that art can bestow. ‘The castle is surrounded by a number of beau- tiful terraces, from the Jast of which an im- mense stretch of green landscapeextends down to the shore. The principal entrance to the eas- tle is by way of Cowes, and leads through @ lovely garden of shrubbery and flowers, One of the largest myrtles in this garden is the growth of @ branch taken irom the marriage ouquet of the Crown Princess of Germany and 1858. The castle is situ- ated on a height, and the windows look out on @ beautiful scene of sky and sea. The royal apartinents are tn the lett wing, behind which stands the flag tower, 107 feet in height, ‘The apartments of’ Her Majesty and Princess Beatrice are closed to the public eye. They are furnished in an exquisite manner and contain much bizarre and costly bric-a-brac, Chinese and Japanese bibelots, and some old Sevres of fabulous worth. ‘The carved wood-work of the wails is unique,and whatnots are found in every corner containing rare books and a multe tude of odd and costly articles. Many valuable tableaux and bronzes are in the various apart- ments, together with some remarkable paint ings of the old masters. On the great stalrway is the famous allegorical fresco of Neptune abandoning to Britannia the empire of the ocean. Her Majesty's every-day life is one of simplic- ity and extreme regularity. She is an early riser and insists an going out twice aday, rain or shine, Her usual mode of promenade ivin an open carriaze, which Is always attended by an eque he is also fond of driving out in her little Scotch pony chase. On returning from her promenade Her Majesty takes a brief rest and then devotes herself to business. She goes through all the voluminous correspondence brought by the government carriers and makes the ininutest inquiries concerning all the im- portant affairs of the day. If not too fatigued she has one of her attendants read to her, and when not thus oceu; he generally devotes herself to writing or etching. During the lite of the Prince Consort etching was the favorite eceupation of the royal pair. Av times Her lajesty takes a sort of recreation by chatting favorites on every-day matters, and she is tond of hearing ail the piquant gossip inay be floating around, although she pre- to be indifferent to it. “She has her little | and disiikes, and about the same amount of womanish temper as ordinary people, Luneh fs served regularly at 2 o'clock, Her M possesses an excellent appetite and 1s ful in her choice of tood. She thinks | pwes her constant iminunity from jllness in a zreat ineasure to this, and she insists that the infirmities of those about her are, for the most part, the result of 4 lack of regularity in eatin exercise and the other common rules of lite. Her Majesty dines at 9 o'clock and retires to ier rivate apartments at 11, Almost every even- ng there are guests at the royal dinner. ‘They belong for the most part to the royal house- hold. ‘ihe Rev. Mr. Prothero and wite are fre- quently favored in ‘this respect. Mr. Prothero 4s th r of Whitlingham chureh, the Prince Cousort’s favorite place of worship,‘and where Princess Victoria and Princess Beatrice were a eee er Majesty has a great regard for the pastor of Whitlinzuam, and not long ago, secomsipewted by Princess Beuirice, she attended the marriage of Mr. Prothero’s daughter, and went. forward and congratulated the newly-married lady at the end of the ceremony. From time to time there are private concerts given at the palace to which only the favored few are invited, Her Majesty und Princess Beatrice do not live in such lose relations as they did previous to the latter’s marriage. The Queen Is always attended by the Princess ‘on her promenades, whether riding or walking, but at all other times the Princess occupies her time in her own upart- ments in reading, painting and musie generally, ‘There is a continual coming and going of vie. itors, to say nothing of the ministers, who suiler considerably in visiting Her Majesty at-such a distance from London. Ail Her Majesty's children and their immediate families and friends are trequent visitors at Osborne House, with the exception of the Duke of Edinburgh aud bis wife. “the Duchess, the only daughter of the late Czar of Russia, las never become reconciled to Her Majesty atter thelr disputes ‘on the question of precedence, and the Duke naturally sympathizes with his Wife, and shows it by his studied absence —s00 How to Eat. Family Doctor in Cassel!’s Magazine, The primary act of digestion takes place in the mouth. A simple statement, certainly, but one more important than it may at first sight Appear. For in the mouth the food is, or ought to be, slowly and properly masticated. This not only renders it more fit to be speedily acted upon by the juices of the stomach (gastric), but enables it to be well mingled with the secre- tons of the sallvary what do these se planted in January, ive agent, to name of “dius. which chemists have tase.” ‘The property of this diastase is that it changes the starch’ of the food into sugar, or “dextrine,” which is soluble, the former not being so.’ A portion of this is. actually srbed Into the blood from the mouth. gain, this diastase is only active in ain alkaline versus an acid» medium, another reason why it should be mingled with the food in the mouth and not in the stomach. Slow mastication, then, 1s of the greatest im: portance it we would live in health and avold the horrors of indigestion, with the thousand and one ills, physical and’ mental, that follow in its traip.” Take time to eat ifyou would be ppy. Take time to eat if you would be well. Yeuei your children to do so, and explain to them tie reason why. A word’ or two spoken towchild inaauletand reasoning strain, will often make @ very deep and lasting impres- sion I ve letter before me, from which J will make an extract: “Iam 77 years of age,” says the writer, “and have very few teeth, but _my appetite and digestion are good, which Tai tribute to careiul feeding. I have found by ex- perience that all kinds of food, whether dry or Moist, should not be allowed 'to until re- duced to a pulp and mixed with the saliva.” Let me draw the reader's attention to the words “whether dry or moist.” The aged but healthful writer docs not aliow even moist food to pass at once into the stomach. He is rights Butis it not the common practice to bolt such food? Take, for example, a supper of porridge and milk, or weil-bolled hominy and mil How long’do most people take to eat such a meal?—and mind this: it is a most wholesome SILK AND SATIN. Some of the Antiques and Some of the Novelties, ‘From the Denver Tribune-Republican, “Yes,” said the old Denver merchant whom & reporter talked to yesterday, “a silk dress was @ great thing fora woman when I was a boy. At was what you fellows would call an ‘event in life’ nowadays. When a girl got asilk dress we knew she was either going to get married or else had come suddenly into a fortune, of the two. The first was more likely to be Raw Haws FESTERING, WATERY AND RAW FROM THE FINGER TIPS TO WRIST, CURED BY CUTICURA, backs of my hands. Isupposed I was poisoned by ivy. My hands continued to grow worse until the fail, jen {consulted medical advice, and used many re. medies to no purpose. Tustead of getting better they one | rapidiy grew worse, being a mass of watery, festering. the | raw fleh, very offensive and ann ing. Whenever a case, because you see even in those days girls | part would heal up t would be subject to the most vio. got husbands oftener than they got fortunes. tout ching and immediately break out worse than I've been. in the dry goods business ever since | Before. watery spotsthen appeared on my I was a boy, arid we always knew sometbing | Seer joints, and festering would spread over a large Was up when a woman asked 10 see a_piece of silk. Of course the wives ot the leading citi- gens in the one a plece, and religiously be taken down not more than twice or three times a year, and then only on state occasions. “It is a peculiar fact, but nevertheless a true one, that women in the remote villages, in the early days, seldom wore their silk dresses ex- cept to chureh on those Sundays when the sac rament was administered. This sounds queer, but it is a fact. Why day is a mystery; but their churches Were so much more largely at- tended on such occasions; and village pec are seldom required to dress, except for re- ligious services. It used to seem a galn day with me when my mother put on her silk dress and combed her sot, brown hair down over her ears, I thought she was the prettiest woman in the world ‘then, and I am halt inclined to think now that I was right. Ihave secu many @ silk dress wrapped in linen, scented with lavender, laid away in a chest, und keptat long intervals without ever belug’ exposed to the light of day. Ivis very amusing to think how Ture silk dresses were, in the early days, when compared with the iashions of to-day, when every servant girbin the city has one, and per- haps more.” tinaighat Were the varieties of sili used at that ime?” “They were mostly taffetas, very smoothly finished and very fine and soft in appearance. In colors we had the glace silks, many of which are still used. ‘They came largely in illumin- ated colors, and were much atfected by brides, who always wore them with white bonnets and gloves. Irish fashionable, as were nerally made of black silk, plins were also very japanese silks in silver grays, Alter these the satin de Lyons came in, and then the ottomans, which, although they are considered something new, have been used for a number of years.” “What are some of the novelties in silks?” “Well, there is the chene variety, used now in combination toilets, the designs ‘being in in- distinct patterns of leaves in broad rows, alter- nated with pale colors. The chene 1s ‘not so much worn as it was, but it is always pretty for fancy dress.” “What is the favorite black silk nowadays?” “The faille Francais brand. It is similar to ottoman, but has a finer cord, is differently woven, and is much more serviceable than the grosgrain, Jersey and tricotirin silks are also Yery popular. Jersey silk 1s made to represent Jersey cloth, and was in great demand during the Jersey craze, Surah slik, which has been considerably used during the last tew years is something like twilled serge, except that itis finer and has adressy surface.’ The kind of silk known as Mervilleux has almost a smooth sur- face and an invisible twill similar tosatin duch- ess, which is an all-silk satin and entirely smooth. Satin de flor, which is now much worn, has an invisible twill running across the silk,’ Moire silks, which, you know, look asif they had great, sparkling drops of ‘water thrown all over them, are still very popular, particularly for evening toilets, in combina: ons. Brocages are almost entirely out—in fact, are quith so in black silks, although the fancy brands are sometimes used in combina- tion ball costumes.” “The rage for satin 1s past, Is It not?” “Yes; but there was a great rage for them for several seasons. They are really more service- able than any other line of silks, but people got tired of them and went back to the other styles again. Yes, silks are much cheaper than they used to be comparatively speaking. It is not such an undertaking for a man to buy his wife a slik dress as it was once. The manufacturers are constantly improving them, too,so that silk goods are better to-day than they “have ever been before.” see. A Jolly Trip. From the Graphic. First Congressman—Where have you been lately? I haven't seen you. Second Ditio—Haven’t you heard? I've been on the biggest kind of a jamboree, More wine and clgars, and more fun, than I ever saw. You ought to have been with us. First, Ditto—Been on an investigating com- mittee? Second Ditto—Investigating humbug. Bette'n that. 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Muwavxee Lacer Beer ‘MinwavKEs, Wis, March 20.—The discipies of the school of total abstinence may perhaps take some comfort by perusing the following table of statistics, from which it appears that the aggregate amount of beer sold by the Milwaukee brewers during the year 1885 shows a considerable falling off as compared with the sales of the next preceeding yeur, ‘It will be noticed, however, that the old renowned Philip Best Brewing Company has to record a gain, ‘and is still maintaining its proud prestige ot being ut the head of the column, while the sales of its princi- waving! Ip _— ley wind, mance lust words in my ear. - "e y he words of pal competitor show a marked decrease, ‘The igures are vouched for as correct in every oo A GHASTLY Girt To SET BEFORE A to St. mpreen of UREX. Russia and A large box was sent from Paris to the contained the Woman, ‘There is ho-ciue to the Ex-President Chester A. Arthi the chairmanship ot the board of Ganeee the Grant Monument association. Warsz Basso Powoen (GOLD MEDAL AT NEW ORLEANS) ENDORSED BY THE LEADING HOTELS IN THE COUNTRY. Surface. In this condition 1 began the use of the Cur! CURA REMEDIES In one week's time my hands were Place always had silk aressey that almost well, and in a short time entirely cured. JNO. D. VAUTIER ung away in dark closets, to | Pier 37,S. Wharves, Philadelphia A COMPLETE CURE. Thavesuffered all my life with skin diseases of if: ferent kinds and have never found permanent reliet Until, by the advice of a lady friend, I used your vala- tiey wore silk out thai | le Coriccma REMEDIES. [gave them s thorough Srevanin it vas testis | Wiel, caladatbotiioest tkeCvescons Memerete two boxes of CUTICURA and even cakes of CuTicuna ople | Soar,and the result was just what I had been told it Would be—a complete cure, BELLE WADE. Richmond, Va, Reference: G. W. Latimer, Draggist, 800 W. Mar- Shall street, Richmond, Va. VARICOSED SORE LEGS, My wife used the CUTICURA REMEDIES fora sore leg, caused by varicose veins, with entire and perfect, Satisfaction, Mrs. John Flarety was also cured of a Sore leg of long standing by the same treatment. JOHN M. COOPER, Druggist. Greenfield, 11. CUTICURA REMEDIES Are sold everywhere. Ccricura, the Great Skin Care, 50c.; CUTICURA Soar, an exquisite Skin Beau- tifler, 25c.; CUTICURA RESOLVENT, the new Blood Purifier,$1. Prepared by the Porrex Dave aXv CuEmicaL Co, Boston, Send for “How to Cure Skin Diseases.” ITCHING, Sealy, Pimply and Oily Skin beautified by CoTicuma Soar. BACKACHE, WEAKNESS, UTERINE PAINS, Soreness and Lameness speedily cured by that new, original, elegant and infallible antidote to pain and inflammation, the CoTicURA ANTI-PAIN PLASTER At druggists, 25c. mb17 Buw Os: How: Ox: Hiss Ox Dreary, cheerless, stormy March, ‘Thou cold and wintry thing, Ido not see what right Thou bast Among the months of Spring. But there is a great deal of BLOWING > Ana HOWLING And HISSING Going on that the wintry winds of March have naught todo with, Blowirg appears to be an absolute necessity tosome people, they having indulged in it to such an extent that it has become second nature. But whenever a brick is thrown in their midst they set up howl which grows in in y until the sound thereof may be likened unto the hissings of enraged vipers, BLOW ON! HOW: ON! HISS ON! Inthe meanwhile we “LAUGH AND GROW FAT,” Because the people are with us and will support and sustain us. Wesell FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING At exactly Ten Per Cent above the Actual Cost of ‘Manufacture, Not One Cent More—No. One Cent Less, Spring Overcoats, all wool, silk facings, $5.25. ‘Spring Overcoats, Tweed mixture, $5.75. Spring Overcoais, Gray Corkscrew, $8.25. Spring Overcoats, Oxford mixture, silk facings, $12.50, Spring Overcoats, satin and silk lining, $17. | $19.75. ‘en's Sults, $3.90, $5,00, $7.50, $8.75, $9.75, $10.76. A new invoice of Children's Pants, 4 to 12,at 22 cents a pair. ‘We sold 1,000 pair of these Pants last week. VICTOR E ADLER'S and TEN PERCENT CLOTHING HOUSE, 927 AND 929 SEVENTH ST. N. W., Corner Massachusetts avenue STRICTLY ONE PRICE, And that the lowest, Open Saturdays until 11 p.m mb15 NOrtce-L00K: a NORFOLK OYSTER DEPOT, ft Shell Crabs, Clams of all kinds, New Also, Diamond buck Terrapin, ‘Mauri P Fish and Game. Suddie Hocks, Long island Sounds and Shrewsberry: Oysters. "Green Pures from ail sections of the United Stat: ster OF clams sold by. the plate, Hotels, restaurants and private tamilies suppited at short noilc ©: rs the year round. N. WILTE £00, airy 621 B st. vr 7 Now Reavy For Issexcrios: | SPRING NEC AR IN THE NEW STYLES AND MATERIAL. Call and see the new Four-in-Hand, W.S. TEEL, 935 Pennsylvania avenue, Dies Scr FOR HIRE 414 Ninth Street, mh20 mhé-Lm Youmans, HATTER, NEW YORK. SPRING STYLES GENTLEMEN'S DRESS AND DERBY HATS. ‘Now open at their Agency for this city. STINEMETZ & SON, 1237 Pennsylvania avenve_ U wsreuras. STINEMETZ & SON, 1237 Pennsylvania ave., 5 rs for fine Slik and Gloria Cloth Um- brine aimee ‘Lyons silver head Sik Cmbreiia oe 2. Gesriewexs Dress Har SPRING STYLES. Our $5 and $6 quality cannot be surpassed. Feee SPR ge SUH Gnd eens Dery Hate B. HL. STINEMETZ & SON, Hatters and sarriere, mh3 1237 Pennsylvania ave, Heavovarrers For Tue CELEBRATED WHITNEY BABY COACHES. Also BICYCLES, TRICYCLES and VELOCIPEDES, BOYS’ WAGONS and WHEELBARROWS, ‘Largest Toy and Fancy Goods House in Washington, DOLLS A SPECLALTY— Prices Inviting. CHRISTIAN RUPPERT, mh 403-405 7th street northwest. al 7, APPROVED BY THE GOVERNMENT creursts | Grraxpratner Crocks, FOR THE INDIAN COMMISSION, MARTIN KALBFLEISCH’s sons, Established 1829. NEW YORK sel4-w&s.4p SEVERAL SUPERB SPECIMENS, For Sele WOUN R. HARE, mbl-Im 63 W. Fayette st, Baltimore, TODAY YOU CAN BUY BARGAINS IN MEN'S, BOYS' AND CHILDREN’S SAMPLE SUITS. OUR GOODS ARE MADE TO LAST, AND FROM THR V xiarrs HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FRESH SUPPLY OF PURE OLIVE OIL AND MACCARONI, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ALSO, BEST BROADWAY HOUSES; AND WE. SAVE | THE CELEBRATED VELATT'S FAMOUS CARA- YOU FROM 30 TO 40 PER CENT ON ALL THE Goops YOU BUY OF US. WE HAVE ABOUT A HUNDRED MEN'S SUITS MADE IN REGULAR ‘YOU IN YORK. WE WAN! TO. Le AND 4 LOW PRICE WILL DO IT. SEVEN ‘OF THE Se MIZS BS TO SO WE Have ee RON, \CK CLOTH COATS A’ AND CHILDREN'S GOODS AT Ni AvERvE MELS, FRESH EVERY DAY. 620 9th st. n.w., opposite U.S Patent Office ‘Branch Store, 1746 Pennsylvania ave a. Fou Loe Tt uli MAGE OF Tite ‘Now open at the Leading Tailoring Establishment of AT LOW PHicks | Washingion, rH SPRY HL D. BARR, 1111 PENNA. AVE. Te-Merrow, Thursday, March 25, is Lansburgh & Bros., great Remnant Sale and@ in Day. Large Furkich’ ‘Towels will be sola ‘worth 180. ——_ 6c. per yard, worth 1 Remnants Plaid and Striped Organdie at worth 15¢. yard, . = nts at Be, per yard, nt. Simpson's bést Mourning Pri Remnants in every departm: 800 doz. Ladies and Children’s Ail-Linen, éply Collars, 15. per dozen to close out, Colored Cheese Cloth, Se. per yard, Fine Brown Cotton, 4c. per yard. Yard wide Bleached Cotton, 50. per y Best ten-quarier Bieached’ sheetin; rd, and scores of other bargain Every housekeeper should make it a duty to “Visit us to-morrow and secure some of the many bargains, 1 20-422-424-426 Teh strewt, Special Sale. To-morrow and Saturday. 10 doz, sideboard covers 2 y: Oriental flouncing, cided bargain in. fia black and white Shetland shawls, on.y hand-made sacks, 29¢ Jersey, coat back, cutis, i ‘only, $1.2! back, Cuffs, color navy. t Ss: chi 12 {neh mburg WAsuINncrox, D.C,, March 241h, 1886, Having seen an article in the Sunday Herald, NING STAR, in regard to cheap beer, and what it is made from, Lam glad to see that some person has come. forward to speak of the same and tell what they kn: about what itis made irom and how made, bat 1 will explain how my beer bas become so cheap and ata great loss to me by so doing, but compuision is the cause, and T am going to keep the beer on the market it I have to sell for the same price or I bottled Chris, Heu- rich’s beer several years and paid a bigh’ price for the same, and was told it could not be sold for less, and When I took the agency for the Louis Bergdoll Brewing Co.'s Beer, Heurich lowered his price 50 cents on the barfel. I had to do the same, and when the boycott was on him be lower 50 more, and wheo the boy- colt was raised the low price was continued, and I coased to sell beer in the barrel, because £ was paying more for it than b vas selling for, but T continued to bottle at former pr when ,the Arlington Bottlery comme bottle beer, and sold as low as an ket, until January last, when t cards tomy custo cents on the case remedy, as they were taking my trade at Ub Jow price, than to put the price of my beerdowa. to the trade, in order to hold tt against such @ movement. But I am not selling interior beer, but the same as when 1 was getting a fair ricé sor it, and am paying the same for it. L ain selling the Louis Bergdoll Brewing Co. Best Protweiner Beer, and sbould au. e count the same I will get an affidavit tro 1. to thatefiect. I know my cust will bear me out in the assertion that it Is the same beer, and there is none better in th marke I trast, the public wiil take sides with the oppressed and give Justice where it belongs. a M. T. Berpwen., $1 to ‘Try.20 How a Shoemaker Wins 815,000 in Gold, Frederick Schart, a shoe! 7 Kalb avenue, Brooklyn, r (Louisian price knew of noother atice that a draw lucky nu them. What to do with the y decided, although a multitude ot seek iny give him wisdom.—New York Ti bune, Feb, 16, a Especially Desirable A lady phy: Alba Yay Scott's Emulsion with of our pati and our phy: hild’s Hospital at have been using great success; nearly ail disease jans find it Very beneficial.” 0 Nervous Men. You are allowed the use of Dr. Dy With Electric Suspensory Applian speedy relief aud pe Debility and all kindre er diseases, Co! rmany bealth Rye Whisky, bes! Orders by mail, McGee's, 9th, near D st, Pickwick Club Whisky isthe best. Fresh Alderney Butter churned every morn- ing and delivered in 4; 1b, “Ward” prints, 450. per lb, Also cottage Cheese and butter willy Sweet milk Se. per quart. Cream 15 cents, Great Sacemce Sacer Or LACES AND EMBROIDERIES, FROM AUCTION, aT BRO MMMM oS 988s fee fh EE BARES gs Bot Sh SEE oats Our buyer attended the great Auction Sale of Messrs Duden & o., corner Broome street and Broadway New York, on Wednesday last. Duden & Co are known to import only the finest grades of Laces and Embroideries, Our purchase represents 0 thousand doilars, 80 we shall com | MARCH ISTH, to inaugurrte v | Laces and fmbrolderies ever held tn this city, even surpassing our Special Sale of one year ago, ‘The Lot | includes Wide and Narrow Embroideries, from the | cheajest to the finest; elegant and choice Match Sets, Flouncings, All-overs, everything imaginable in Cole bored Kuubroideries, and the largest stock of Laces eve | shown. It is impossible tor us to describe the extent | or variety of the coliection oF to possibly name the | many bargains: suffice It is for usto say that man | goods will be offered even Jess than half price, W | call your particular attention to the toliowing Lots: greatest sale of A Lot of Wide and Narrow Pmbrolderies, on Cambrie, Swiss or Naiusook, in Wi Jot includes goods Worth from 15 to Bie. a yard, It isa wontlerful bargain, choice 10c. a yard. Another Lot of White and Colored Embroidery 15¢. yard, really worth 35. | A Lot at 19¢. a yard, half value. A Lot of Flouncings at 25c,, value 50, 45-inch Flouneings 7%, worth $1.50. “ 95e., $1.60. so, * $1 A Lot of Oriental Lace 10c., worth 20¢. “ “ Flouncings, 25c., worth 50e. worth 98e., only 50e, Also Finer Grades, with Nets to match; Black Sik and Woor Flouncings and Narrow Widths and ‘Nets to 1aatch, also included in the Sacritic Sale. DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE SACKIFICE SALE OF LACES AND EMBROIDERIES, FROM AUCTION NOW IN PROGRESS AT 1er delicateconstitutions. ‘-. Js, the Leverage “Pat, Fxcellenee pursing Strengthens and invigorates the cutie After caretul analysis, Wilbur %. Hall, Ph. D, New ork. aye: “Laguid "Iowed bs retreabing; vourisbing