Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1886, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, APRIL yee 18, 1886-WITH SUPPLEMENT LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weather. ‘OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, Wasntsetox. D.C.. April 13,1886, 9 a.m. For the middie Atlantic states, local rains, followed by fair weather, southerly winds, slight Foe Wednes: y fair weather is indicated for New England, the middie Atlantic states and Jower lake region, with slight changes In tem- perature. Loox! $40, $40, $40, $40, $40, $40. A solid aint marblotop chainber suite, bovel mirror bar handles, tour chairs, rocker, table and towel Fack, also spring and mattres ALL THE latest designs in wall papers, win- Sow shades, pictures, picture frames, &c, ‘Over three hundred styles of picture trame mould- in stock from which frames are made to © any size desired. Veerhoff's, 916 and 411 7th street northwest. THE Chicago Grocery Company, 806 7th st., offers Family Flour $4.98 bol: best Family Flour $5.73 bbl., $1.44 % bbl, 72c. % DbL; Pat ent Flour $6.73 bbi., $1.69 % bbi. 1% bb, Leave Your ORDERS for Potomac roe. shad, large white perch, boiling rock, at R.A. Gol den’s Potomac river game and fish stalls, Cen- ter Market. Roe shad a specialty, received daily from the upper and lower ’Potomac. delivered free in city. Telephone 847-3. L new Light Derb; ice $1.90. BEavrIrct new Lig! a Pesta ons ’s, corner 7th and D, the on yrice bat and gent’s furnishing store in this city. ‘Tex per cent reduction on opera glasses until ‘May 1st at Vienna Uptician Co., 609 Pa. ave. “GREEK SLAVE CIGARETTES mild and sweet.’ Mr. I. B. Noxos, cashier of First National bank of Sing Sing, N. Y., suffered greatly from costiveness and dyspepsia, due to overwork ‘and want of regular exercise. After wasting much time and money in seeking a remedy he taking the old rellabie Braudreth’s Pills, two every night for threo weeks. He now has & good appetite and capital digestion, and ‘will answer any written or person: garding his remarkable cure. Just THrxx oF It! $25 will buy a solid wal- mut chamber suite, with marble tops, bevel Inirror, bar handles, chairs, ete. Walnut exten- sion ies, 36. bee Lg Wal- — mets Sil ‘7th st. now. ‘Twer Soorne the troubled breast and make, the weary heart glad—Greek Slave Cigarettes. inquiry re- ‘Tuk Chicago Grocery Company, 806 7th st., offers Frencl Brandy $2 gallon; good Rye ‘Whisky $2 gallon; 7-year old Kye Whisky $3. ‘Tux FRIENDS of the Clerks’ Early Closing (6 o'clock) association all buy their baby carriages at Singleton & Fletcher's, 415 7th street n.w. ANToN FIscHER’s first-class dry cleaning and dye works, 906 G street. Goods ‘called for and delivered.” Telephone 143-2. Tue New ORLEANS EXrosiTIon gave the New Improved Alaska Refrigerator the pre- ‘tum over all other competitors for perfect eireclation of dry air, cleanliness, durability. and economy in ice. Singleton & Fletcher, 415 ‘7th street, sole agents for the Genuine Alaska. For Sau An elegant pair of perfectly ch May imatehed fron-gray coach horses. be seen * week between 1 and 5 p.m. in the stal De Sales street. Frxz Portraits. Kets Kemethy, 1109 Pa. av. Face and Eyesight fitted; $1; Hempler’s,4% st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Condensed Locals. The hall of the Young Men's Christian asso- elation was filled last evening atithe last enter- tainment of this season, given to the members. Prof. R. N. Mohr of "Boston, ‘delighted his a@udience tor an hour and a half with feats of legerdemain, ventriloquism and rapid crayon sketches of prominent men of the times. ‘Jona Fe. Ross, of Baltimore, was today ad- mitted to the District bar. ‘The members of Veterans Company A, Wash- Angton Light Infantry, after the parade "yester- were handsomely entertained, by Mrs. J. A. lutchinson, at No, 1312 F street. Past Grand Master Council, No. 44,G.U. 0. ot 0. F., has elected the following officers: James W. Jones, W. G. M.; John W. Walker, D. G. M.; B. C. Whiting, reelected G.S; John W. Lee, reelected G. T.; James S. Mason, G. Cj Sore ‘A. Cartter,G. W.; W. H. Hamiiton, G. ‘Leovard Ehrmentrout, white speeding his horse around the circle in the White lot yester- was arrested by Officer Cunningham, and he left $20 collateral on a charge of fast driv- ing, which was forfeited in the Police Court to- 0. F. P, club has elected the followin officers: Wm. T. Dewdney, president; R. Cozzens, vice president; Wn. H. Irwin, record- Ang seerétary; Geo. Reed, corresponding secre- tary; J. W. Welch, treasurer; Win. E. Graves, -at-arms. Potomac “Archery club has elected the Sllowing officers: Capt. Johnson, president; Miss H “vice president; Miss Cook, pa: ‘troness; Mr. fix, treasurer; J. F. Kenuedy, ‘Mrs. Louise Pollock, principal of the Kinder- gatten Normal Institute, to-day presented to Metropolitan Industrial school tor the kin- ten tobe started there next week, two tables that will accommodate fourteen pupils. Tho will of the late Samuel V. Noyes, fled Yesterday in wer's office, leaves the ‘of the deceased to his wife in trust for three children. ——— The Emancipation Celebration. CHIEF MARSHAL WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES ‘THE ORDER OF HIS PROCESSION. Chiet Marshal George Washington, of the Car- Son emancipation celebration, has announced the order of the parade on Friday. The chief aarshal’s staff is announced as follows: Right aid, Arthur Goings; left aid, J.C. Gunnell; sec retary tochief marshal, Daniel Stillyards; sec- pt aro Charles Williams. Aids tochief Mmarshal—Albert Jackson, John Gross, Walker Gilchrist, John ig Samuel Warrick, D. T. ‘Travers,John D. Lawson, David Berry, E. W. Burnett, George T. Banks, J Silas, FH. Hadson, Jerry Jones, Henry inson, Arthur ‘Sims, Charles Johnson, Eugene Barker, Wallace Jobnson, John Rawis, James H. ines, Paul Dudley, K. Richardson, Wm. West, John Lee, Henry Rankins, A.F. "Redman, W.H. Davis, Jonn Brooks, John Sullivan, K..F. MeCullock, Samuel Wheeler, Peter Mosel, Jonn Young an Thornton Jones. Chief of statf)Ratph Worm- ley; secretary to chief of staff wee ir. Aids to chiet of staif—G. W. McDonald, High- ter Myers, Wesley Johnson, Heldeu Evans, ‘John 5. Wade, J. C. Reed, George H. Getts, Hensoa Johnson, C.N. Coates, LJ. Lewis, Joba Rankins. Aids-de-camp—Joseph Lee, chief of Sidsdecamp; Spencer Lee, Benjamin Young, Neilson Colbert, Geo Boone, Joho Smith, Wm. Robinson, Wm. Lee. The procession will Bein six divisions, cach pi d by a band. ‘The first will comprise the military and G. A_ . organizations, the committees \d orators; the second, the ‘Hod Carriers’ Assembly and Laborers’ " Protective Union; the third, the representation from West Washing: fon and the first ward; the fourth, ‘the South Washington representation and the social clubs; the fifth will be the East Washing- on, jand the sixth will represent the sceund fifteenth district and North Washington. By direction of thechief marshal the line will form at 9 o'clock at 21st and L streets north- West.and move at 10:30 o'clock over the follow- Ang route: 2ist street to P, to High strect, along High street to Bridge street, down Bridge street to Pennsylvania avenue, through the ex- ‘ecutive grounds, passing in review of the Presi- dent, down Pennsylvania avenue to Louisiana @venue, through Louisiana avenue to. 4 Btreet, down 44, street, passing in review of the District Commissioners, to Penusylvania ave- due, down Pennsylvania avenue, passing in re- View of Mr. Perry Gurson, to the capitol,around the south ‘side to cast front, to East Capitol street, through East Capitol street to Lincoln park,” passing in review of the chief marshal nd staffat 1ith streeteast. The speaking at Lincoln park will begin at J o'clock. MR, BROOKS OFFOSED TO CLOSING COLORED ‘scHooLs. Schoool Trustee Brooks has written a letter to the Commissioners, in relation to a request to have the colored public schools closed on Emancipation day. He says he doubts the ‘Wisdom of closing ‘the schools to enable the children of a certain class of citizens t be ab- Sent from school. ‘The only thing to be done 1s ‘Yogrant leaves of absence to teachers who 1ur- nish substitutes and to children whose parents Fequest it. Mr. Brooks says the emauelpation Ofslaves is an event worthy tobe commemo- Fated by the whole people, “but,” he adds, “the street parude of tho colored people only, = its ine! dental sfemoratizing effects wpou Youth, {s not the most wis. and profitable method of commemorating these great historical events of our common country.” He thinks thatsuch class celebra- ‘ons tend to keep up race distinctions. pac de“ asa SUPPOSED To BE Deap.—Letters of admin- Astration were granted yesterday to Mary. E. Germon to administer the estate of John Ger- Mon, her husband. Germon left his home here §n 1573 to go to Virginia and she subsequently Feevived a letter trom him stating that he was ing to the mines In New Mexico. Nothing sinee been heard of him, and she believes he is dead. Lad has rip nage Cox required her to turnish bonds in the sui or $4,000. a ‘Tue Late Parnick JoRpAX—Patriek Jor = who died in this city yesterday in fifty-seventh year, was & native of Kiikeony, Ireland, but had resided in this city for 37 years. For many years he served faith- fully {a Various official positions, having been Qirst appoivted a messeuger in the War depart- «ment by Hon. Jeiferson Davis, when Secretary ‘of War. He was highly esteemed by a eireie of acquaintances for mapy good qualities. ‘He was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul society. His funeral will take place to- Mmofrow morning at 9 o'clock from St, 6 ehureh. ee. Prxg Fuasiruse at Avcriox.—Messrs. Wal- ter B. Williams & Co., auctioneers, will sell to- Morrow morning, at 10:30 o'clock, —— Jogue, at the Scott art gallery, Willard Hall, » fine assortment of claboratelyearved and tnlaid farnitare, not of the ordinary character, bat, as constructed so as to combine utility Sod darettige With grace of form and beauty Ofornamentation. For particulars sce adver THE DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS. ‘The Banquet of the German Battalion at Abner’s Hall. SPEECHES BY SENATOR SHERMAN, GEN. STONE AND OTHERS—GEN. STONE'S REMINISCENCES O¥ '61—THE PRESIDENT'S MOUNTED GUARDS ENTERTAINED BY MRS. OWEN. After the parade of the District volunteers yesterday several of the organizations in the line continued the celebration of the anniver- sary by holding reunions, The members of the President's Mounted Guard, who were in the procession of veterans, rode, when the line was dispersed, to the res!- dence of Mrs. Owen, widow of their lamented commander, at 1315 R street northwest, and paid their respects. Among the delegation were Capt. 0. E. Duffy, Sergeants George Seitz, Robt. Laskey, William Dayton, Corporals A. Swartz, J. F. Hodgson, W. P. Cannon, C. Langley, C. H. Noerr, J. W. Burch, J.C. Pfeiffer, W. Hender- son and T. H. Tucker. Mrs. Owens, assisted by her daughters, received the visitors. There were present, also, Col. R. J. Fleming and Mr. Mills Dean, both of whom were in the confeder- te service. The company was handsomely en- vertalned in the dining-room, and toasts were drank to the “Blue and the Gray.” One to the memory of Capt. Owen was responded to feel- ingly by Mr. an, the nephew of Col. Owen. Remarks were also’ made by Capt. Daffy and Sergeant Seitz, The health of Mra. Owen was drank at parting. THE BANQUET OF THE GERMAN BATTALION. Last evening a banquet was given at Abner’s hall to celebrate the anniversary of the “mus- ter in” ofthe 8th (German) battalion, Nearly two hundred persons, including survivors of the battalion and their ‘emer sat down in the hall, which was tastefully decorated. At the head of the table Mr. Wagner, chairman of the executive commitice, presided, having on his right Senator Sherman and Geu. Charles P. Stone, and on bis left Commissioners Webb, Wheatley and Ludlow, Gen. 8. 8. Burdett, commander in chief of the Grand Army; Gen. Jerome B. Burke, commander of the depart ment of the Potomac, G. A. R.; Major Ben: Periey Poore, Representative Guenther, Major Dye, Simon Woli, Capt. P. L. Rodier, Col. Win. O. Drew and Col. G. F. Sehayer. When the tables were cleared Mr. Wagner, as toast. mas- ter, proposed “The President of the United States,” which was drank with cheers. A SPEECH BY SENATOR SHERMAN. The next toast,“Our Country,” was responded to by Senator Sherman. Referring to-the early days of 1861 Mr. Sherman said the interests of the people of the District were not with a state or acity, but with the country, and it was natural thatthe District people should have been loyal, for if the south had been successful the capital would have been on the border and it would have an instance of the folly of man- kind. With Maryland and Virginia on either side of the District some of the citizens disap- peared and were heard of afterwards in the confederate lines, but the great body of people were loyal. He remembered that Gen. Scott was then the commander in chief of the army, but we had po army. On one_ side it was ex- pected the neighboring state ot Virginia would secede, and no one knew what course Mary- land would take, and it was impossible for tte ernment to get one thousand of its troops Bere, for they were scattered in the far west. The people were appealed to here and with their aid under Gen. Scott and theirguest, Gen. Stone, it was made possible to inaugurate Abra- ham Lincoln. ‘Yhe Senator related a numberof amusin; anecdotes connected with those times and pai an eloquent tribute to the District volunteers. “Our Honored Guests” was to have been responded toby Gen. Krzyanowski, formerly of the Sth battalion, but he was not present. After a telegram from him had been read Gen. S.S. Burdett responded, paying some neat com: iments 10 Senator Slieriman, Gen. Stone, the istrict Commissioners and others, GEN. STONE TALKS oF 61. 3ér. Sherman announced the toast, “The Associated Veterans of the District of Colum- bia,” and called upon Gen. Chas. P. Stone to respond. Gen. Stone, when he arose, was greeted with reat lause, and it was some minutes before \e cou! proceed. Finally, when restored, he remarked that this venge of time. He was proud that hb associated with the volunte of Columbia. He knew them and what they were, and felt deeply the honor of\having been their commander and of being jae ged to look on each of them as a friend. The country, he said, should honor them for what they did. Who were the first to volunteer? Who gave the government the time necessary to make ‘the call? Who made it possibie that Such a call could be responded to successfully? “You! you, the volunteers of the District of Colum- dia!” be answered, amid the most tumultuous applause. Many know not the real danger of tl days of 1860 and ’61, when the com. mander-in-chief, Gen. Scott, said, “A little more ot the er Ag conciliation and tbe country is ruined. e time has come to use force and tact.” Gen. Scott asked him, “As yon are con- versant with the people of the District of Col- umbla, what proportion of the people will stand by the government?” He replied, “Gen- eral, two-thi: of the fighting stock of the Dis- trict are with the government.” That was on the 31st of December, 1860, and the next morning he found that he was colonel and in- Spector general of the militia of the District. ‘hen it was that Gen. Scott said to him, “Young man, careful, careful, careful, This District is in such a eundition that A DOG FIGHT may make the gutters in the streets run with blood.” Those who were here and know the temper of the people know that this statement ‘was warranted. There was no call officially, but he sent forty or fifty notes to gentiemen stating that it would be agreeable to the gov- ernment for each to raise a company of 100 men. Some of the replies were in effect: “Iam proud to receive this expression of confidence, and will do my best toraise acompany.” Others read: “I never had any military aspirations, and if had this is pot the time and place for me to act.” Taen cai companies from the various sections of the District—then from the German element. The question with them was “shall this governn it stand? Then came the question of arming them, and it was asked Will it be safe to put arms in their hands. The District volunteers proved their devotion to daty. It was not political bias that influenced them, but a sense of duty to preserve the union. They were not impelied to it by the excite- ment following the firing on Fort Sumter. They volunteered without being urged on by neighbor's sympathy, but in the face of appeals inst their course made by neighbors and re- jatives. In fact there was more to impel them to keep out of the servic here than any where im the land, but the uppermost thought was “the government must be preserved, und we must aid,” aud they did it. When ealied on to take the oath which would place them under the stringent law there were but few instances Of faltering. ‘THE FIRST SERVICE OF THE DISTRICT TROOPS. Betore the intentions of the government were known, the District troops had siezed the flour in Georgetown which was to feed Washington, and night atter nignt they [eae the depart- ments, golng to them quietly at night and re- turning in the early morning, the citizens not knowing it. They were posted on the roads and bridges, and no troops did better service. ‘When the order was given to sieze the boats at the wharves it was quietly executed, and when the telegraph wires were busy with orders to New York for cannon and powder it was the troops of the Distriet of Columbia who siezed the telegraph offices and stopped that business. Most of the rolling stock of the B. & O. R.R. had been removed. Then the District froops, golng to the depot, took possession, finding two ol engines and two old cars there. Getting in these care they iy. in wait, and when a train came in siezed it, Waiting awhile longer, they siezed another train on its arrival. Wanting two hun- dred troops to reconnoiter the railroad, he started out to find a company and struck that of Capt. Krzyanowski, and addressed him, say- in ‘ou are sworn in for service in the Dis- trict, and there is no law by which you can be compelled to go outside its limits; but I want two hundred men to go toa certain place, which will be named b; ar commander, Those who are willing to go will step one pace forward.” immediately, with the exception of one man, the company ‘advanced one pace. Capt. Krzya: nowski, asking permission to say a word, spoke two words in German, and every man went. ‘Then the same test was applied to other com- panies, and there was no failure. Lateron he ‘was placed in command of an expedition TO WATCH JOE JOHNSTON, who was supposed to be making for Harper's Ferry. The District cavalry, when called on, did not ask where they were feing, jbut, ment, not a man | falling, efore Joe Jobnston disappeared, Gen. Patter- son, in command in that section of the country, sent a cireular to the commanders of regiments whose terms of service were about expiring, 3 asking if they would stay a week longer. Whe he received such a circular, having confidence im his men, he sent it back with explana- tion that be would not insult the battalions by asking them if they wished to leave with the enemy before them. When they were before Harper's Ferry they found, however, that Gen. Johnston had disappeared. OTHER TOASTS, The “Eighth Battalion” was responded toby L. P. Henninghauser, who spoke of the organiza- tion of the Turner Ritles, in December, 1860, when South Carolina seized Fort Moultrie, and said that the express object was to assist the na- tional government. The Turners were mustered in as a company of militia in January,and when Mr. Lincoln was expected, at the intance of Mr. Washburn, they took charge of the depot. He Tecalled their duty on the house tops on the 4th of March, their entry into service April 11th, Wearing their own ‘uniforms and paying for {hetr rations, and he sketched the campaign in ‘Commissioner Webb fully raded to the “District of Columbia,” Siinon Wolf to “The German Element,” Hou. R- Guenther to “The Ladies,” and Major Ben: Poore e Bross? Volunteee weet Drought out a number of other responses. Bisnor | Paxer’ rer Day” ar Sr. PAUL'S.—A good deal of interest is folitia the of St. Paul's, on 28d stract | Becton with the series ot service and addresses i THE RIVER FLATS TILE. Action of the House of Representatives. PASSAGE OF A BILL WHICH WILL UNNECES- SARILY DELAY THIS IMPORTANT IMPROVE- ‘MENT. ‘The House yesterday passed the bill to secure the interest of the government in the Potomac flats, with an amendment striking out that part of the 4th section reading as follows: “And may decree that the just value thereof s0 ascertained by the court be paid to the per- son or corporation entitled thereto; whereupon. all the right, title and interest of such person or corporation shall vest in the United States, and the sum so ascertained to be the value of such private right, title, or interest shall be paid out of the Treasury;” and inserting in its stead “and @ report thereof shall be made to Cun- gress.” Also, an amendment to the 5th section providing that no money shall be paid to ex- Unguish claims except by action of Congress hereafter. The 6th section was read as follows: Sec. 6. That until the final decision of the matter hereinbefore in this act mentioned shall have been had, no moneys appropriated for the improvement of the Potomac river, the establishment of harbor lines in the District of Columbia, and the raising of the flats therein shail be expended otherwise than upon pro} erty. in respect of which there Is “no claim adverse the title of the United states, or for the Improvement of navigation in the said river, or upon portions of the dats to which the government possesses undisputed ttle: Provided, that nothing contained in this act shall be construed so as to affect existing lawful contracts for work on said flats, The latter provision, in. relation to contracts, being an additional "clause adopted by the House, was stricken out, and in lien thereof the proviso “that until the final decision of the matter hereinbefore in this act mentioned shall have been had no money appropriated for the Potomac river within the District of Colum- bia, the establishment of harbor lines in the District of Columbia and the raising of the flats therein shall be expended.” MR, BARBOUR’S VIGOROUS PROTEST. In connection with this amendment Mr, Bar- bour said:"Mr. Speaker, do I understand that the amendment applies to money already up- Propriated? r. Holman.—That would be the effect. Mr, Barbour.—I hope it will not be the’ pleas- ure of the House to adopt the proposition sug- ested by the gentleman (rom “Texas (Mr. ‘eagan.) The effect ot it will be to stop this work, although the mouey has been already appropriated and contracts have been made to certain extent for the improvement of these flats. There is no new appropriation in this bill. The contractors are only going on with the work which has been lettothem in the regular way, I believe under the authority of the Secretary of War. If this amendment be adopted its effect wiil be to arrest the work now under contract, to disturb the rights and interests that have accrued under those con- tracts, and to postpone the completion ofa work which has been deemed of great import- ance to the clty o: Washington and tothe country at large. Where an appropriation has already been made, and where the work can go on upon portions of the river front as to which there is no dispute about ttle, 1t strikes me, Mr. Speaker, that to arrest the work under such circumstances would be very unwise, and that the interposition of this House ought not to be invoked to that end, Mr. Blount—The ‘gentleman from Virginia Barbour) says there 1s an appropriation already made, and that this provision will stop the continuance of the work under the existing appropriation, and he does not think that ought to be done. Sir, that is just exactly what it seems to me ought to be doie. tube amendment was adopted ‘by a vote of 57 27. THE FULL TEXT OF THE BILL AS PASSED is as follows: Be it enacted, &c., That it shall be the duty of the Attorney General of the United States to institute, as soon as may be, in the Supreme Court of the District of Corumbia, a suit against all persons and corpora- tions who may have or pretend to have any right, {itle, claim, or interest in any part of theland or water in te District of Columbia within the limits of the city. of Washington, or exterior tosald mits and in front tuereor toward the channel of the Potomac river, and composing any pact of the land or water allected by the improvements of the Potomae river or Its Hats li charge of the Secretary of War, for the purpose of estabilshing aud making clear thé right of the United States hereto. ‘Sec. 2, That the suit mentioned in the preceding sec- tion shall be iu the nature of a bill in equity, and there shall be made purties defendant tiereto ail persons ‘and corporations kuown to sct up oF assert any claim OF right to oF in the land or water in said first section mentioned, and against all other persons aud corpora- Hons who may claim to have any such right, title oF Interest. "On the filing of said bill, process shall issue ‘and be served, according to the ordinary course of said court, upon ail persons and corporations within. the Jurisdiction of sald court; and public notice shall be giveu, by advertisement in two newspapers published in the city ot Wastington, for three weeks succes. sively, of the pendency of said suit, and citing all per- sons ahd corporations terested in the subicet-matter of said suit, or iu the land. or water in this act mn Uoued, to appear at a day named insuch notice, h court, to answer the said bill and set forth and maine tain any right, title. interest, oF claim that any person 7 the premises: wid the court may order sch further notice ws it shall think fit to any party in Interest, Sec. 3 ‘That the said cause shall then proceed with all practicable expedition to a ual deteruniuation by sald court of all nights drawn in question Uerelny atid the sald courts shall have full power and jurisdiction by its decree to determine every question of right, ttle, Interest, or claim arising in the premises, and to Vacate, annul, set aside, or confirm any claim of any character arising or se: forth in the premses; aud it decrees shall be tinal und conclusive upon all persons ns parties to the sult, of who shall fall, tice as ereinbefore in this act provided, id court and litigate his, ler, oF Its shail be deemed forever barred {rom Setting up or maintaining any rigut, ttle, interest, OF claim in the premises, Sec. 4. That tf, on the final hearing of sald cause, the said Supreme Court of the District of Columbia shail be of opinion that there exists any Fight, Utle, OF interest in the land or water in this act mentioned In uy person or corporation adverse to the complete and paramount rigat of the United States, the said court shall forthwith and in a summary way proceed toascertuln the value of any such right, title, interest, eof the value of any improvement to the property covered by suca right, title, or interest made by of uiider the authority of the United States, and a reyort thereof shall be made to Congress Sec. 5. ‘That from the final decree of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, and every part thereof, in the preiises, au appeal shall be allowed to ‘any other party in th of Such decree, to the Suy reme Court of mentioned court shall power abd Jurisdiction ‘to hear, try, and de- he said waiter, ad every part thereo!, and oF corporaiion may have have 1ull termine Ul to imake final decree in ‘the premises; and. the’ said cauise shail, on motion of the Attorney General of the United states, be advanced to the eutliest practicable wearing ‘Sec. & That until the final decision of the matter heceinbefore in this act mentioned shall have been hud, no “money appropriated for the Potomac river, within the Disirict of Columbia, the establishment of harbor lines in the District of Columbia, aud the ral ing of the flats therein, shall be expended.” THE GOVERNMENT WOULD RUN NO RISK IN MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO CONTINUE THE WORK. The Department of Justice yesterday for- warded to the House rivers and harbors com- mittee the information desired concerning its action with reference to the Kidwell tats, showing, as heretofore stated in THE STAI, that Attorney General Brewster, In 1885, in structed the district attorney in this city to bring suit. The suit has, however, not been brought, owing to the fact that a bill to ex- Unguish the title is pending. ‘The letter refers to the claims that have arisen for the Improved land, but the Kidwell claim 1s the only one that hus come betore the department. It is stated in the letter that the government would incur no risk in continuing the improvement, especially if the work should be limited to that part upon which there is no ‘claim, ‘and Mr. lorris’ plan to transfer the title to the United States until the matter can be settled by the Court of Claims is recommended. A letter 1s Inclosed trom John Mullen, counsel for Benson and McKee, the contractors, The latter say they have expended $200,000 In plant, believ- ing that the government in good faith would continue the improvement so well begun, paired PLUMBERS HARMONIZE. A Threatened Split Averted and a Joint Meeting Meld After Some Deiay. In response to a published notice inviting “all Persons engaged in the plumbing business” to meet at German hall, a number of plumbers met last evening. It was not known exactly who had called the meeting or for what pur- pose, but it was noticed that a majority of those present were members of the Master Plumbers’ association, and that there were some seven or eight who were not members. About halt-past 8 Mr. A. 8. Dent got up and said that the notice of the meeting had been in- sufficient, and that those who were expected Were not present, and he therefore adjourned the meeting, subject to call. Some suggested that a chairman be elected and a meeting be held, but Mr. Dent said that the hall had Econ paid’ for by the persons who had called the meeting, and that they had decided to adjourn. He then started for the door and the others filed outaflerhim. When they reached the pave- ment the members of the Master Plumbers’ as- sociation assembled in a group and the others formed about the doorway. In the first group it was suid that the intention of the meeting was to organize another; plumbers’ association in order that they might gain the advantages of belonging to an association without payin; the fees. In the other group the members oI the association were criticised for attending the meeting, and it was sald that the initiation fee of $25, charged by the ussociation, 2 Scuntvs, aiid tua besides ont certain. few position and grievances. of the two curb-stone meetings of omnis together. Then, bers of the Plumbers’ associa- tion who indignantly denied chatges as to the exclusiveness of the association said that it ‘was clear that they did not understand each wipes orn ibe athe omens nee Rot gone be ive gone on When we were invited out?” ten AMUSEMENTS. ALBavan’s Orzra Hovse.—Under the spell of an inspiration derived from that! of the nursery, “Mother Goose,” those clever coliaborateurs, Messrs. John P. Sousa and Ed- ward M. Taber, have constructed a graceful d_ pleasing, {f not absorbi interest operelta, “Iie Queen of Hearts” which wae Performed in public for the first time at Albaugh’s last night. Doubtless the more erudite commentators of “Mother Goose” will argue that the librettist has not caught trom the originai poem, beginning “The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts,” all its airy, mischievous, morally irresponsible Gallic spirit, and has not imparted to his work the lightness and vivacity the subject matter warranted, Notwithstandl: these hypercritical wiseacres, however, it will be one lly agreed that Mr. 's “knack of making rhymes” has been exercised with felicitous results on the theme tarnished him by the familiar nursery jingle, from which he has elaborated a creditable little book. Itis undeniable, of course, that at times there are traces of the flavor ‘of a nut which shall be nameless, especially in the witticisms, and in the topical song; but then the flavor alluded to permeates everything theatrical in these de- generate give-and-take days of the stage, and one should no more expect to find a form- ance without it than to run an ice cream saloon without vanilla, Mr. Taber's work is especially commendable for clearness and its respect for the traditions and usages of the English lan- guage; while his lyrics are clever and pretty, and a8 a rule embody ideas which can’ be Pieelated without the aid of a condenser—qual ities rather infrequent in the average light opera libretto. The Knave of Hearts’ topical song, which, by the way, was loudly applanded last” night;’ the frog’ ballad, with croak- ing chorus, which Mr. "Frank Pear. son sang so well that he had to repeat three times; “the arias of the en of Hearts, which Mrs. Kaspar gave beautifully; the “Aminonia” ballad, and several of the cho: Tuses, are especially worthy of mention in the libretto, To the words of Mr. Taber, Prot. Sousa has wedded some pretty airs, with a bagk- ground of orchestration that is ample and at times decidedly original. The airs to the prin- cipal numbers inentioned above, while simple, are catchy and fluent. The fandango, which was danced with grace and spirit by’ twelve young ladies; the march at the opening of the third tableau, which afforded opportunity for quite a brilliant spectacular display, and had to be repeated in response to the applause; the supplication for the condemned culprit, which Was also repeated, to the detriment of the gene- ral eilect of the performance, the frog chorus, and the cooks’ chorus, are pieces of Work which. reflect great credit on the composer. The per- formance last night was only in the slightest degree amateurish, and went forward’ with scurcely a perceptible hitch, so that the pompier. had little else to do than to stand be- ‘ind the scenes and look intense and dignified. Much of this smoothness was no doubt due to Prot. Sousa, who led the orchestra and directed in person, and served by his coolness to speedily dissipate the stage fright which at umes attacked some of the participants. The costumes were bright and pretty and the stage pictures with the full chorus on were very ef lective indeed. Mrs. Kaspar, Mr. Frank Pear- son, Mr. K. J. Dustan, the Knave of Hearts, Mrs, E.G. Kandall, Miss Eulalie Domer, Mr. George D, Litite Joker, and Mastér Lawrence ward, the diminutive Headsman, all filled their roles commendably well, The audience Was enthusiastic and generous of applause, “Trial by Jury,” which preceded the “Queen of Hearts,” equally well done, ‘without hitches. Mr. W. H. Stanley, who has a strong and pleasing tenor voice, was a good Defendant and Mr. Dustan made an amusing Judge. NATIONAL THEATER.—Mr. Roland Reed and his comedy company returned to the National theater last night, appearing in the farce comedy of “Humbug,” in which Mr. Reed was seen here earlier In the season, making a Very favorable impression. On his return last night Mr. was greeted with warmth by an audience of good proportions, which fol- lowed his adventurous career as Jack Luster with interest and much laughter, His com- pany has been improved since he was here be- jore. “Humbug” will be given this and to- mnorrow evening; for the remialnder of the week bree Haxxis’ Bijou THEATER.—This house was crowded last night to see the Wilbur Opera, company in “The Mikado.” The performance, all things considered, was enjoyable, despite the drawback of a female chorus which either didn’t know how or didn’tcare tosing. Thestage setting was pretty, and the costumes quaint, Miss Susie Kirwin’s Yum Yum, though not a very artistic impersonation, is pleasing, and she sing her numbers well. Mr. J. £. Conly’s Nanki Hoo is good,and the Ko-Ko of Mr. Chapman used considerable laughter. “The Mikado” will be given at Harris’ until tarther notice. “THe BATTLE OF MANASSAs,” which con- tinues on exhibition at the panorama building, on 15th street, still attracks large attendances. Large numbers of school children are daily in- terested students of the extensive battle scene, in many cases socom panied, by instructors who pole ous to them the various phases of the contes HoN. Grorce R. WeNDLING's LECTURE on “Saul of Tarsus” at Congregational church last night was listened to with close attention. Thi evening Mr. Wendling’s subject will be “1 Death the End?” HEnz0G's Orrra Hovse.—Mr. J. K. Tillot son's military draina, “ Lynwood,” which con- tains a great deal calculated to arouse the patriotie sentiments of an audience, was given at Herzog’s last night, and received inany man- ifestations of approval. Miss Mereed Mulrini was well received in the leading role. Dime Museu.—* The Tourists ina Pullman Car” arrived at this house yesterday, and begon their attack on the dignity: of the audiences with promptness and success. The company is a Mee clever one. They will remain all the week. —_—+—__. Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: R. Goldschmid to Elvina M. Adams, sub. lot 116, sq. 212; $9,000. "A. Noack, jr. to L. T. Follansbee, parts subs. 51 and 52, sq. 626; $1,250. G. G. Bradley to Chas McGee, part 11, 586; $3,000. A. Williamson to M. C. Hooker etal,, trustees, sq n. of 507; $180. J. Tyssowski H. LaFetra, lot_ 14, sq. 179; $2,250, E. to'T. E, Wiggaman et al,, sub. lot G, sq. S—. A. Frey to M. Sells, 'lot 11, sq. 136; $2,154. Enoch L. White, trustee, to’ Indiana Vedder, sub lot 2, 8 3;$—. ‘Same to N. Vedder, pt. 1, sq. 314 P.T. Harrigan to Bridget Sullivan, sub » Sq. 5B: $1,400, J. A.Sterling to Michael Garvey, e. half 11) blk. 10, T. & B.'s sub, Mt. Pleasant; $855.89. G. W- Utermehle to J.T. Arms. sub lot 21, sq. 277; $3,200. W.S. Harlow to Christian Ruppert, lots 79 and BO, sq, 15: i '2,725.50. J. M. Green to Sarah Lb. Myers, "sub D, "sq. 55; 500, B. H. Warner to Mary Wilki sub lots 126 and 127, sq. 156, $7,331. . Matthews to C. M. Matthews, in trust, lot 208 und pt. 98, Us addition to Georgeto 3-. H.H. Matthews to same, same propert) ‘M. Matthews to J. H. Saville, fon, y5 3. » pt. lot 20; do. $5,060. "J. C, Heald et al. to Juha Fe Maret ton, sub lot , 84-179; $2,150. C. A. McEuen to. W, Estern, lots 1 to 30, bik, 12, village of Marshall; $500. Chas. E. Bird to it. H. Bird, ndivided half sub lot F, sq. 463; $800. Emily M. Darneille to_C. 8S. Chesney, ' pt. & |. 515; $4,000, John T. Lenman to John pacer Frank Morey to Eli sub 17, sq. 723; $666.81. abeth H. Schetck, sub 16, sq. 181; $7,500. Na- tional Savings Bank to 'H. Lindsley, sub 153, 8g. 865; $2,500. George Taylor to Carrie E. ‘T ‘nox, lot 7, sq. 642; $—. J. H. Smith to S. sub lots 31 "to 33, sq. 331, 66 to 77,sq. 357% $2,000, Barbara Lighttoot to James kWutere lot in Tenleytown; $1,600. George M. Robeson 195; $9,350. James to W. L. Brown, sub 57, ‘M. Ettings, pts, '13 ‘and’ 16, sq, F, Daitt to F. 133; $10,000. Columbus A. Robey to Eliza Foster, lot 8, sq. 1020; $—. Joseph G. Hester to J, P. Lewis, lots 73 and 77, sq. 753; $5,000, Ro E-Jackson vo WB. Beck,'pt- 199, 1s addition to West, Washington; 31,100. J. 7. Arms to James G. Payne, ‘sub’ lots 18 ‘and’ 2i, sq. 558; $5,750, S. Maddox to H. W. Garnett, sub low 4Vand 45, sq. 177; $11,900. "Mary MéGrath to Wm. Aer, pt. 4, sq. 924; $4,000. Mary L. Alex- ander et ai. to Johin Larcombe etal. trustees, pt. King’s acre and lot 102, B, and H.°s addition to West Washington; $5,000. J. Ledyard Hodge to T. W. Lay, sub lot 102, sq. 190; $4,500. D. 5, Groff to same, lot 40, do.; $4,500," S. Norment to James Ford, sub lot 36, sq.'497; $2,000, Jas, T. Harris to ‘t, G. Hensey, sub 29, sq. 198; $2,525. Thos. G. Hensey to P. Diggins, same property; $2,700. R. A. Beuchler to D. L. Mor rison, sub lot 30, sq. 239; $6,000. Mary Juli Rgertsen to 4. J.Ciatke, subs 225 10,227, sq. 150, 2, 5 lan to G. B, Stark weat 3 ‘Holmead’s estate; $—. — ju oe Tue Late Timorny Joxes—Mr. Jones, who died in this city on the Sd inst,, at the advanced age of 94 years, was a native’ of Massachusetts and served In ‘the war of 1812. He remembered distinctly when ‘Washington died. He had been living in this city about 15 ear with his daughter, Mrs. Nichols, of the asury department. Gol. Jones had’ served. in the Massachusetts legisiature and was, fact, many years agoa man of ‘prominenes in thaicommonwealth. He was u gentleman of the old school and had been » consistent church member for many years, Senator Dawes speaks in the highest terms of him, The faneral, us heretofore stated, took place ‘from his residence on Capitol Hill last Wednesday, ‘The interment was made in Oak Hill in the family lot, where his wife and eldest son were buried 11'years ago. ‘Timothy in COMMENCING WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 14TH. — PECIAL ‘From our Mr. 0. Fe Keep i'f'¢ Co, JFashington, Duan sim’ As you are awate, we have closed aaa Fi our Phila SALE OF store. The stock, which inventoried about jelphia $40,000, must be sold. We ha ‘You about $15,000 ‘same. Use every effort in your power to sell fy belnging the proper notice ofthe sicek before the people, ‘The attractive prices marked ou each and every Soeree ena hades opin Brice all uarentood as repreneniog and wogive perfect You ‘Will please cheerfully refund full price poe “oi "KEEP MANUFACTURING 00. WE QUOTE aS FOLLOWS: ¥8 FB SHIRTS 0 8 BRAND, © o God G08 Her own make. 75c. ench: sold everywhere at $1.00, ‘These are finely made, and Ladies will do well Sinine the sewing and fini : sats ee ‘Trimmed Night Shirts, Masonville Muslin, full and & each: ‘The Anest Night Shirts in the world. Made exactly to musling produced, at $1.00 and $1.15 each. Beat them at $1.50. co 00, go g So 8 ‘05 “Oo Our own make, 2,100 Linen, Latest ‘Our own make, 2,100 Linen, Latest Finest Ganze Shirte, Long and. ‘One lot Fine Balt in Shirts at 50c. eaci irts and Dra One fot Balbr: One lot Golored Balbrigean Shirts and Half Steovep, 50c. cach ‘ines of Underwear in same proj UNDERWEAR, ‘worth 75e, Very fine and Silky, at $1.00 each: werth $1.50 each, Ses el het chao oc a ae Qne lot Colored Summer Merino Shirts and Drawers at ine Mering Shirts and Drawers, medium weights, at each: worth $1.75, each. 3 orth $2. 00 cach: really worth $2.00. , 5c, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Splendid bar- JEAN DRAWERS. Our own make, KKK brand, reinforced, extra fine Jean, finest workmanship. The best produced at 68c. each. nH A SSy HoH AA see HHH AA r HH 24 t Sgs8 = ‘Youmans and Dunlap’sshapea Trimmings teed all silk. | Finest stock, at $2 each. Never sold any- SILK UMBRELLAS. ‘Our own make, Philad silk, sterling silver handles, 26-inch, $3.25: ‘Only about 35 of Sanit Santen Rersanl eee HH (00. .S3g 1 KEE REE Y y HOH OO HE Bet YF 4 HHH 9 Q H RE RRR Y HOH HE, EE Y - ‘Men's fine Balbriggan Halt-tiose, fil regula mader doubie heel and toe, at 25e, “ever sold less than 400. fen's fine in Half-Hose, full regular made, double heel and toe, rer ‘Men's fine French Lisle, solid colors, new shades, at 60c., worth 75c. Plain and Fancy Striped Cotton Half-Hose, at 25c., 35a and 50c. Splendid ins. British Half-Hose, full regular, double heel and toe, five pairs for $1._Never sold less than 25¢. per pale. WHITE AND COLORED ‘Extra fine quality, fuil size. at 26c.each. Never sold less than BORDERED H. S. “HANDKERCHIEFS, 40c. NECKWEAR, All new and latest shapes in Puffs, Tecks, Fo nr-in-Hand and Ties, Extra value, at 50c., 75c. and $1. VELING BAGS. All sizes in Leather, Alligator and Imitation Alligator, Canvas and Leather-lined, at 50 per cent below market Prices. Genuine Guyot Suspenders, the real thing, at Our CUSTOM SHIRTS made to m ‘SU ‘BSc. per same ‘Call and examine these before ci as usual St murchasing. Only about 75 to sei. SPENDERS. pair. Sold everywhere at 50c. Other suspenders in tion. for $10. ‘The best that can be produced. MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED. Store closes every ev ‘at 7, Saturdays, 10:20. ce ares eee Se Ouver P, apl3-eo6t MANUFACTURING £0. 437 SEVENTH ST. N.W. TURDE" TTR, SOLE AGENT FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CIty ITEMS. Good Rio Coffee for 14c. 1b.; best Rio for 20¢. Ib, Old Goverment Java for 25c. Ib. Black and Green Tea tor 35c. per Ib. Fine Oolong or Gunpowder Tea 50c. per Ib. Fine English Breaktast or Japan 50c. per Ib. Fine Oolong or Gunpowder ‘Tea 75c. per Ib. Finest Oolong or Gunpowder Tea $1 per Ib. 1 CHicaGo Grocery ComPANy, 806 7th st. See Manning « Co.’s Slate and Wood Man before purchasing. Best work. Lowest prices.2w Headquarters for Umbrellas, Boston Variety Store. 705 and 707 Market Space. “I Have Been Afflicted with an affection of the throat from childhood, caused by | diph theria, and have used various remedies, but have never found anything equal to Brown's Bronchial ‘Troches.”—Rev. G. M. F. Hampton, Piketon, Ky. Sold only in boxes, €0 Castoria. When Baby was sick re gave her Castoria, When she was a child She cried for Castoria, When she became a Mius e clung to Castoria, When sho had Children ‘She gave them Castoria, When Baby was sick ‘We gavo her Castoria, ‘When she was a child She cried for Castoria, When she became a Miss She clung toCastoria. _th,s,t,k Baker’s Cod Liver Oi] and Malt is found of great value, even in advanced stagesof con- sumption; itis pleasant in taste and should have atrial. JouN C. Baker & Co., Phila,and at druggists, Go, go, go 736 7th st,, J, £. Young's, for bar. gains, presents and red tiekets, = TPS Morell, 734 Gth st. n.w., 50 F, Cigars $1 to $6. Every’ style showcases. Lowest prices. Try.20 Pickwick Club Whisky 1s tho best, Fresh Alderney Butter churned every morn- ing and delivered in 44 1b. “Ward” prints, 45c. per lb. Also cottage Cheese and butter milk; sweet milk 5c, perquart, Cream 15 cents. HE DISFIGURING ERUPTIONS ON THE face, the sunken eye, the pallid complexfon, in- dicate that there is something wrong golng on within} Expel the lurking foe to health. Ayer's Sarsaparilla was devised for that purpose; and does it. ‘TO OTHER MEDICINE IS SO RELIABLE AS Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for colds, coughs, and all derangements of the respiratory organs tend- Ing toward consumption. In all ordinary cases it 1s certain cure, and it affords sure relief for the asth- matic and consumptive, even in advanced stages of disease, apls Hoxrsecx Daxss Goons in New and Beautiful Spring Shades, all pure fine ‘wool (special bargain), only 25c. NAVY BLUE SATINES, 15c. SURAH SILKS, extra wide, in Beautiful Spring ‘Shades 65c. ALBATROSS and NUN'S VEILIN ‘width, all pure fine wool in Shades, 37%4c. 90 RR, TERT ERR RUB, ity SS d RR, TET ERB ERR, gt gg oh BR OE OB, Rk Se a age ERE ER y 711 Market Space, near 7th street. ROYAL SERGE Beautiful Spring Dress Goods, extra width, double fold, 12 yards for $2. 1,000 yaras of PLAID MUSLIN. good quality,6c. BEAUTIFUL FIGURED SATINES, 18¢. EXCELLENT QUALITY BLACK SILKS, 75c. BLACK SATIN MERVELIEUX, all silk, 650, BLACK BROCADE SILKS, 75c. BLACK BROCADE SILK VELVET, 060, V¥ GRO-GRAIN, BLACK SILKS, excellent Mmcbaliy. aease ‘width, cash value $1.25.reduced bee Two of our HANDSOME DOUBLE SATIN DAMASK TOWELS, worth $1, will be presonved to each customer who $10 worth of Dry quarter ong nearly three quarvere widell parefing r long near} Parefine Hiden and decorated with a beautiful wide colored border. mh30 Tanorme Derarncenr. . We make a speciality of $25 Sults to ofder, EISEMAN BROS, MOST POPULAR ‘TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, ~ apSe.ta Cor. 7th and ¥ streets, ‘This Powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomences. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition / ‘with the multitude of Jow tests, short weight, alum or ‘phosphate powders SOLD ONLY mca Roxan Bakuwe Powper Co., 106 Wail street, N.Y. 0¢24. CUNNINGHAM, Misocmrn ee a Toten : 3UAL OPPORTUNITY FOR A PARTY rE ae secure the State right (entire absolute control) for the STANDARD ELECTRIC CLOCK. Perfection; the PENN- afivania ie SARL Sitneeer CABLE CO. NEW YORK CABLE R. 1. and others, ‘ducoess wherever Introd - Gallon oF write to. ts on @ small out x 262 Bway, N. ¥. Rosnsoy, Pazxer & Co ‘Having made extraordinary efforts to secure the choicest and most desirable goods that could be found or purchased, either in the foreign or home markets, ‘adapted to the cultivated tastes of our own people of ‘Washington, and these efforts being crowned with un- doubted success, as can readily be demonstrated by the immense number of “Patrons and Customers” who dally throng our spacious salesroom in pursuit of goods, handsome trimmed, made in every respect equal to custom work and perfect in fit, for which our well and favorably-known house stands preeminent ‘and unrivaled in display of Fine Ready-made Gar ments for Gentlemen and Boys, we would solicit a thorough inspection of our display, with entire conti dence as to satisfaction to our customers in results, ROBINSON, PARKER & CO., FINEST CLOTHING READY MADE, (9, Southeast Corner 7th and D Streets. api2gm * “te Ovr Loxvox Tor Coars Are admired by all. Prices from $10 up. EISEMAN BROS, MOST POPULAR TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, psu Cor. 7th and E streets. Pasr Your Bucex FOR ONE DOLLAR WITH CARRIAGE BLACK, READY MIXED FOR REPAINTING OLD CAR- RIAGES, BUGGIES. SLEIGHS, ETC. THE ONLY SUCCESSFUL READY MIXED CAR- RIAGE BLACK IN THE MARKET. One coat gives an old Buggy or Sleigh the blackest black you ever saw, and a handsome gloss without varnishing. It is acombination of Paint and Varnish, and contains no Asphaltum. It is very tough and durable and will not crack. It will outwear the ordi- nary carriage paint twice over. It dries hard ina few hours, Norubbing! No varnishing! No extra trou- Die! It sells like hot cakes! Where known case lasts dealer but a fewdays. Each can contains morethan enough to paint @ carriage, Put up—two dozen cans inacase. Show cards, spoke and circulars in each case. Retailed at one doliar per can. On this the dealer makes » handsome profit. HIRSHBERG, HOLLANDER & C0. ‘Wholesale Dealers in PAINTERS' AND ARTISTS SUPPLIES, 195, 197 and 240 W. Pratt st., 3 Baltimore, Ma. apl2-Im REFRIGERATORS. JUST RECEIVED ALL SIZES OF EDDY’S CELEBRATED REFRIGERATORS. ‘THEY ARESTRONGLY BUILT, HANDSOMELY FINISHED, PERFECT fy PRACTICE; IN FACT, A FIRST-CLASS REFRIGERATOR IN EVERY RESPECT, M. W, BEVERIDGE, IMPORTER OF POTTERY AND PORCELAIN, apl2-et 1009 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Srrevs Tra ‘The only GENUINE SERKYS TEA in Amer- ica imported direct from the Orient by the SERKYS: TEA COMPANY. This Tea isa most fragrant and agreeable beverage and possesses. remarkable hygienic qualities; is quieting to the nerves, induces reireshing sleep, and 1s a marvelous promoter of the- secretions. It gives freshness and clearpess to the complexion and removes all unevenness and harsh ness ofthe skin, Brilliancy and softness ot the com- plexion are the certain and unfailing characteristics and results of its use. Price 50c., and $1 per box sent by mail, or ask your druggist for it, If he has it not on sale show him this advertisement. Full directions accompany each box. For sale by E. P, ‘MEBTZ, General Agent, 1014 Fst, Washington, and ‘all leading druggists. SERKY’S TEA COMPANY, apl-eo2w 54 West 234 st, New York. Ocr Forxs Ix Bazrmwone- made extraordinary efforts for thls Gan ausert without cuutradiion ‘Gat ous! we is EISEMAN BROS, MOST POPULAR TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, apsstu Cor. 7th and E streets, Taz Naroxat Moroax Lez eet Wrar Is Aovernsrxor 4. THE ART OF EXCITING CURIOSITY. @ WHAT Is CURIOSITY? & A FEELING OF INQUISITIVENESS, WHICH NOTHING SHORT OF INVE§T:GATION OR TRIAL WILL SATISFY, AND NOW THAT WE HAVE EXCITED YOUR CURIOSITY, WE DESIRE YOU TO INVESTIGATE THE SURPRISING VALUES WE OFFER TO-DAY, CONFIDENT THAT A “TRIAL WILL SATISFY.” FOR THREE DAYS’ SALE WE ADVERTISE 980 dos. Ladies Collars, pare linen, slightly soiled, at ARE YOU CURIOUS? 500 ya. three-rows fine Crepe Lisse Ruching, silk oe charterer. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 7S Ladies’ Cashmere Shawls, full site, all eolora, at ARE YOU CURIOUS? 540 bunches Ostrich Tips, all. colo: French Meads, ef abe-abunce, ARE YOU CURIOUS? 49 doz. Ladies five-button Gloves, warranted real kid, embroidered backs, 6 to 7, at 98c. each. ARE YOU CURIOUS 1650 yaa, 42tnches-wide Woot Escurial Flouncing, at ARE YOU CURIOUS? 25 dos. Ladies’ Colored Ingrain Hose, boot-pattern stripes, at 25c, # pair. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 19 doz. Tulip Straw Bonnets, all colors and shades, at Se. each. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 25 doz. Ladies’ Jerseys, imported stockinette, vest front, coat back, at $1.98 each. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 1000 yds. fine imported double-faced Satin Poot Edge ip pm sm ARE YOU CURIOUS? 50 doz, La Grace Busties, drab and white. at 14c. each. ARE YOU CURIOUS’ 35 dos, Bon Marche Summer Ventilating Corsets, per- ARE YOU CURIOUS? 864 cakes Tollet Soap, weighing 8 of. each, at 5 cents. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 40 dos. Ladies’ Fancy Striped Tose, extra long, at Serorspacors oe ARE YOU CURIOUS? TZEB_ 20 Pongee Coaching Parasols, at $2.50, ARE YOU CURIOUS? 200 yds. fine quality Swiss Flouncings, 11 inches wide, at 36c. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 400 Black Beaded Bonnet Crowns, at 11 cents, ARE YOU CURIOUS? ‘75 handsome Embroidered Newport Scarfs, at $1.75. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 22 Children's Embroidered Cashmere Walking Coats, at $1.89. ARE YOU CURIOUS? u lesirable col at 44 doz. Poppies, desirable colors, large bunches, ARE YOU CURIOUS? 10 pieces Sash Rivbons, watered, imported quality, 8 a inches wide,at790 ARE YOU CURIOUS? 480 yds. imported Crepe, all silk, new tints, at 390. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 1,320 pieces No.1 Ribbon. all shades, for trimming, ‘at 15c. a piece. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 5 doz Satin Hand-Painied Fans, olive wood sticks ‘ at BSc. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 10 doz. Canvas Belts, white, black and red, double straps, 24y inches wide, at 10c, ARE YOU INCREDULOUS? Do you think the above quotations fulse? ‘Then see the name at the foot of this advertisement, and if you are CURIOUS call at TIT H H FEB BBB OO NNN T HH E BB OO NNN PRE EE 9 OS RRS 7 B H EER BBB OO BR NN MM MM A RRR coo Ho OH FEB MMMM AA EK RCO mate Gk EPR 8 o BM MM 2“S EE ‘G8 u KEB <r} 318 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST. 3s Exnroweren Poxces Dresses, Made of Finest Quality CHINA PONGEE, 5 Em brodery, and 14 yardsof plain material, which will be ample for any dress. These are new styles, and have been embroidered ex- Pressly for usin Silk and Chenille. BLACK SATIN SURAH OR MERVEILLEUX' made by C. &J-Bonnet, Lyons, the best ever ‘offered, $1. CLIFTON MILLS SURAH SILK at $1.00; worth BONNET and GUINET BLACK SILKS, all grades at the old prices. 2EADED GRENADINE and BEADED PANELS for trimming. CHALE DE LAINE, 32 inches wide, all wool, bewu- tiful designs, 6246. BLACK GUODS of every description, trom. the best looms in the world. BLACK WOOL LACE, BLACK TAPE LACE. NOVELTIES IN BLACK DRESS GOODS. CHOICE WOOL DRESS GOODS. ‘We have opened during the past week large addi- tons to our superb Stock of FANCY and STAPLE DRESS GOODS, which we offer at New York and Bos: PRE! SATTEENS, in Evening Shades, that ok well under qasligit: all tbe uew colors imitating ry closely. EMBROIDERED BLACK FICHUS. WHITE and CARDINAL CHUDDA SHAWLS, REAL CHUDDA SHAWLS. PARASOLS, SUN UMBRELLAS. HOSIERY IN GREAT VARIETY. ‘We have just placed on sale a lot of PURE LINEN GRASS BLEACHED HUCK TOWELS, at $3.00 per dozen, which we confidently recommend as the Lest Value‘ever placed cn vur counters. For Hotels and Bourding-houses it 1s unsurpassed. PILLOW LINENS, SHEETINGS, DAMASK NAPKINS and Fuil Stock of Bleached and Brown COTTONS. ‘Lowest market prices. Special Bargains in a lot of WHITE EMBROID- ERED MUSLIN DRESSES at one-half their value. ONE PRICE. 2 .W. M. SHUSTER & S0NS, i919 Pennsyivaniaave, XN. B.—The Best is the Cheapest. api2 Guonsovs News FOR THE BOYS . FROM OAK HALL, CORNER TENTH AND F STS, FOR BOYS 4 TO 11 YEARS. JACKETS AND PANTS for $2.50; worth $4 JACKETS AND PANTS for $3; worth $5, JACKETS AND PANTS for $4; worth 87. JACKETS AND PANTS for $5; worth $9. FOR BOYS FROM 12 TO 18. Suits at $4.50; worth $7. Suits st $5; worth $9. Suits at $5.75; worth $11. Suits at $6.50; worth $12. Suite at $7.50; worth $13. Sule at $9; worth $16 ‘Suits at $10; worth $18. FOR MEN AND YOUTH. Salts at $C; worth $9. Suits at $7.50, all wool; worth $12. Suits at $8.75; sold elsewhere at $14. Suits at $10.50; would be cheap at $18, Suits at $22; worth $22. Suits at $15; worth $25. ‘An ALL-WOOL BLUE FLANNEL SUIT at $10; ‘worth $15. ‘A splendid CORKSCREW 4-BUTTON CUTAWAY SUIT, in brown, blue and black, at $12; bests any- ‘shown at $20. OULACK DIAGONAL SUITS, aack or frock, st $10; worth $18. SPRING OVERCOATS at $7.50; worth $12, SPRING OVERCOATS at $10; worth $18. SPRING OVERCOATS at $15; cheap at $25, PANTS in endless variety, from $1.25 up. ODD VESTS at about one-ball their value. A set of G. A. R, Buttons given with the Blue Fian- nel Salts, OAK HALL, CORNER 10TH AND F STREETS. Base Ball and Bat given with every Boy's Suit, _apl0 Ocz Loxvox Tor Coats EISEMAN BROS, MOST POPULAR ‘TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Cor. 7th and E atrecte. ‘YOU Do, ROWT Your WIL WHAT? DO WHaTr ‘Why, save money by buying your clothing at ‘VICTOR EK ADLER'S TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE. FACTS ABOUT CLOTHING. ‘There is cheap clothing that 1s cheap and cheap clothing that isn't cheap. Garments that wear well and give good satisfaction are the sort to buy, provided: youcan get them at low prices This ls the sort of othing sold at VICTOR EK ADLER'S TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE. We have low prices, but no low grade goods. In return for your money we give you solid, substantial clothing, ard, as we ask but teu per cent above actual cost of manufacture, you can readily perceive that our profits are very smail, PERFECT POCKETBOOK PERSUADERS Areour prices. Perfect sire our fits and styles Per fectly reliable are our goods. Perfectly plain are our terms Every garmeut marked ta plain figures, 80 that ® child can buy as safely as the best judge of clothing, HOW TO SAVE MONEY. ine the prices at VICTOR E. ADLER'S TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE before baying. We ‘sell at such @ small fraction above actual cost that we Know that we cannot be undersold. ‘Man wants but littie here below, And he gets but little justice; ‘To Adler's for our clothing we'll go, ‘Because his prices won't bust us, “Bast” is not very good English, bat it m very ex: pressive, ADLER’S goods and prices are his best ad- Vertisers, Come and see them, VICTOR E ADLER'S CLOTHING HOUSR, 927 AND 929 SEVENTH 8T. N. W., (Corner Mamachusetts avenue STRICTLY ONE PRICK _Open Saturdays until 12 Senixe Ovencoans. We have them from 96 up, EISEMAN BROS, MOST POPULAR TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, _ap3s.t0 Cor. 7th and E streets, 7 Hoxesr Ervorrs ‘TO SECURE YOUR PATRONGE ‘While not disposed to claim a superior goodness ora greater love for mankind then Is usually found in.bus- iness, the London and Liverpool Clothing Company does believe in keeping before the public the advan- tages it offers. Firstand foremost, we keep nothing but reliable goods secondly, we are careful to lead all others in fit and fiulsh, and last, but not least, we re tail good Clothing at wholesale prices. A fine Spring Overcoat at $7.50, would be cheap at 0. 2 ane spring Overcoat at $10, would be cheap at $15. A good Spring Business Suit at $7.50. An all-wool Cassumere Suit at $10, can't be matched in this city for less than $14. A fine Black 4-Button Cutaway Sult at $10, that is Worth $15. We have a full line of Mixed Cheviot ard Cassimere Suits, 4-Button Cutaway and Sacks, at prices that will astonish you. ‘We bave a full line of Prince Albert Suits from $14.50 upwards, For Boys from 13 to 18 years we have @ full line of Suits at $4.50, $5, $5.50, $6, up to $15. CHILDREN'S SUITS. CHILDREN’S SUITS. We bave a full Une of Children’s Suits at $2, $2.50, $2.75, $3, $3.50, $2.75 and up w $10. PANTS PANTS PANTS. 2,000 Pair of dd Pants for Men and Boys from $1.25 up. Children’s Pants frow 25c. up, THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING COMPANY, 7 CORNER 7TH AND G STREETS. ap’ Nonrorx Sours For Mex, NORFOLK SUITS FOR BOYS, NORFOLK SUITS FOR CHILDREN. EISEMAN BROS, MOST POPULAR TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Cor. 7th and E streets, apS-a.ta Cunpuoovs Harry Lavon “BLOW, BUGLER, BLOW, "TILL THY SILVER NOTES DO TOUCH AND KISS THE MOONLIT WAVES ANDCHARM THE, LOVERS WANDERING "MID THE VINE CLAD HILLS, BUT KNOW THAT THY SWEETHST STRAINS ARE BUT DISCORD COMPARED WITH THE MUSIC OF CHILDHOOD'S HAPPY LAUGH.’ A HEALTHY BOY WILL ROMP AND SHOUT AND PLAY AND LAUGH AND WEAR OUT HISCLOTHES, THERE ARE BUT FEW MANUFACTURERS OF Boys’ CLOTHING WHO REALIZE TO WHAT A SEVERE TEST AND ROUGH USAGE THEIR PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECTED TO IN PROCESS OF WEAR THERE ARE SOME WHO DO, HOWEVER, AND FROM THESE ALONE WE PROCURE OUR STOCK OF BOYS’ AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, COMBINING ELEGANCE OF STYLE, QUALITY OF MATERIAL, STRENGTH OF WORKMANSHIP AND LOWNESS OF PRICK TO AID THE BOY IN HIs AMBITION TO BECOME AN ATHLETIC YOUTH, AND THEREBY SAVE HIS FATHER THE EXPENSE OF DOCTOR'S BILLS, WE PRESENT TO EVERY PURCHASER OF A BOY'S SUIT A PAIR OF FINE ROLLER SKATES, WE. “STAND IN” WITH THE BOYS. THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY, .W. CORNER OF 7TH AND D STS 3.M. GRADY, Maxsomm (ALL BLUE SIGNS), CLE wy PHSHKIES. MILD, MELLOW AND DELICIOUR