Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1889, Page 8

ae LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. Por the Districtof Columbia, Maryland, Dela- ware and Virginia, fair; colder; high westerly winds; gales on the const. FLacs. Fras. ildings decorated. M. G. Corztanp & Co., Flag Manufacturers, 409 Lith st. n.w. New onsets. M. C.[Wantax, 1205 F. Sexp Txos. P. Mouoax, IJn., 1314 F'street, the date of your birth and he will give you cost of insuring your life, miss cieaning-ont sale at W. H. Read advertisement in “Post.” Decouatep Cuamaze Ser with jar to match, only $4.9. W. Scnarren & Buo.. 1020 7th st. new. Fixxzr's Comrorsp Sraur or Buca positive eure for all diseases of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary organs, 7th and I sts, nw. Bex Your Coal, Coke and Wood from Jous- fox Baovunas, the leading firm in the Dix ‘ict. Jas. F. Orster. Main office—Pa. avenue and 9th street. Market stands—9th street wing Center Market. 6 Teasroons, Kogers Bros’. celebrated plated ‘Ware, Al, only $1.50. J. W. Scmsrren & Bro.. 1020 7th st. n.w. To HovsexkrErrrs that want to buy Furniture, Carpets, Oil-Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, &c. Go to the largest instal- Ment house in the city. Special inducements to cash buyers, at 2 Gearon, 310 and 313 Penn. ave s. o., Capitol Hill. Screnrivous Hains destroyed by electric needic. Mrs, Du. Ganuiex, 1321 G st. n.w. Larust Suaves men’s Felt Derbys, $1.50 and 22 Extra value, A. T. is , 495 7th st. 6 Rocers Buos’. Turrte-Puarep Kxives only 21.98. J. W. Scuazren & Buo., 1020 7th st. n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. CONDENSED LOCALS. The Climax Cash Register company has elected directors as follows: Gen. G. D. Swain, C. J. Winer, W. C. McGill. W. H. Hewitt, C. M. Bryant, Charics Baum, and W. H. Cook. An open meeting of the Women's Assembly, K. of L.. was held | evening at Prohibition ball. Mrs. E. L. Eaton. the master workmai presided. and addresses were mai sentative Nichols, of North Ca 5 Hamilton, George Dougherty, 8. Russel! others, John Newton, colored. was given sixty days in jail by Judge Miller to-day for stesling case of surgical instruments from Dr. Colbert's carriage. Mr. Soe W. Hutchison, of Lynn, Maas.. will be the guest during inauguration of Col. B. F. Hawkes, 611 G street southwest, He sang dur- ing the campaign of 1840 -‘Tippecanoe and Tyler too,” and helped elect Benjamin Harri- son's grandfather. At the installation of the officers of the department of the Potomac of the G. A. R. Saturday evening, the old guards. Capt. J. M. Edgar. commanding, acted as a guard of honor to Department Commander Odell, escorting him from his house to Grand Army hall. sae a ba Saloon-Keepers and the Sunday Law. DISCUSSING THE QUESTION OF OPEN BARS ON THe Jp oF MARCH. The 3d of March falls on Sunday, and some of the down-town saloon-keepers are discussing the question as to whether they will keep open or not on that day. Not many of them have conscientious scruples about it, but if they evade or ignore the law, if may operate against them next year when they make application for a renewal of their license. They cannot do now as formerly. Instead of leaving #20 and forfeiting it they are required to go into court and stand trial. so that a record of their con- vVietion will stend against them. The question has been discussed as to whether or not an ex- ception will be made for that Sunday and forfeitures of collateral be per- Mmitted. Some of the saloon men are of the opinion that such an exception should be made for the convenience of visitors. Any move on the part of the saloon-keepers tow: an arrangement whereby they couldkeep their places open without affecting their licenses would probably meet with strong opposition on the part of the temperance workers. Whatever action is taken the police will. no doubt. bring many. if not all violators of the liquor law on that day, before the Police Court. peste -waaitonse Wasex Tareves Fat, Ovt.—This morning a somewhat singclar case was submitted to the jury im the Criminal Court by Justice Mont- gomery. Two young colored men, Eli Howard and Edward Holly. were charged with house- breaking in the night and lareeny on January 1 at the residence of Humphrey Ware, in the southeastern section of the city. The evidence was clear as to the housebreaking and larceny and as to Howard having admitted that he watched outside while Holly entered the house and did the stealing. Holly denied the whole story, and Sergeant Mullhall and Officer Bran- son failed to find the goods where Howard said they were hidden. The jury after thirty min- ates’ deliberation found a verdict of guilty of housebreaking in the night. — Usirep Srates Hrsrory.—At the regular meeting of the Young Mens’ league last evening at Calvary Baptist church. the subject for dis- cussion was United States histor apers were “Discovery and conquest,” b: he colonization period.” by ‘he Revolution,” by Dan’l Rhodes; “The formation of the government,” by M. F. Hobson; “The United States under the Consti- tution.” by F. L. Stickney. In honor of the subject, the room was handsomely decorated with flags and pictures of Washington and Lin- coln. ees A Mezrrxe “For Laptes Oxty.”—The report of Dr. Kate Bushnell’s investigation of the dives in the lumber region of northern Wi sin was read at a meeting “for indies onl; the Congregational church last night. under the auspices of the Woman's Christian Tem- Perance union. About four hundred ladies Were present. Mrs. Clara C. Hoffman, of Kansas City. alao made an address upon’ the same subject. She indorsed all the statements nde in the report, and urged the necessity of of purity among the children SSRE ES Orricens Exectep.—John A. Logan com- mand. No 2. Union veteran union, have elected the following officers: Wm. Irving, colonel: Frank Bell. licutensutt-colone major; J. BR. Whitaker, surgeo land. adjutant; Wm. J. Moxton, sergeant- major; Jno. F. McConnell, quartermaster; Ferdinand Page. quartermaster-sergeant; Jno. A. Stewart. chaplain; H. C. Brown. officer of day; Chas. E. Hooks, oflicer of guard. — Elias Shafer, J. J. Free- Orrosep To Cox¥IRMING THE NOMINATION OF Mx. Wers.—The John Sherman Republican league last evening clected officers as follows: W. Calvin Chase, president; B. P. Petway, vice- resident; R. F. Williams, seeretar: B.C. hiting, corresponding secretary: C. H. Wat_ son, treasurer. and R. H. Williams, sergeant-at- arms. A resolution opposing the con! tion of Commissioner Webb was adopted. ———>__— A Front ix Jacksox Artey.—Sunday, about 10 p. m.. there was a rough-and-tumble fight in a house in Jackon alley. Policemen Hagan and McCabe heard a noise in the building. and when they attempted to enter the door was barred. There were eight or ten young men im the house. and when the officers attempted toenter acolored woman jumped ont of the window and escapeg, The officers finally suc- ceeded in getting th¥ough the door and piacing Bartholomew Gleason under arrest. The young man resisted and received a couple of blows on his head. During the fight Policeman McCabe lost his . Gleason was fined $10 in the Police Court yesterday. medrese Usixe Tax Watexeuoxe to Detect Waste.— During the past few weeks the water inspectors have prosecuted many persons for permitting the Potomac water to run to waste unneces- sarily on their premises. Fines have been im- _ in some instances, but many of the de- nuts showed to the satisfaction of the court that there was no unnecessary waste, and the charges were dismissed. Recently employes of the water department have made nightly tours of the city, using wat here they discovered that the water was running an spector was sent the following morning, and most cases the i ‘ourt, Charles Dorsey, No, 1305 12th street, was fined $5, and Messrs. Jobn Hands and Charles Johnson gave their inie ter was still found running. sent Barton bad three cases & STRONG TALK ON THE HILL. The Citizens of East Washington Give Voice to Their Grievances. WHAT WAS DONE AT THE MEETING LAST NIGHT-- THE METHODS OF THE COMMISSIONERS CON- DEMNED—AN APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT- PROTEST AGAINST MR. WEBB’S CONFIRMATION. There was considerable indignation and ont- spoken protestation at the meeting of the East Washington Citizens’ association last night at Weller & Repetti’s office, that bubbled and boiled whenever the words “District Commis- sioner” happened to be uttered. In fact the meeting was from first to last a frank protest ogainst the administration of the present board | of city fathers. The meeting was called to order by Col. T. 8. Farrow, and Secretary Stocking read a letter from Mr. John E. Her- rell, thanking the association for its courtesy in nominating him as its choice for District Commissioner. Mr. Stocking, in explaining the cause of the letter, stated that at the last meeting of the association it had been deemed only an act of justice that an East Washington man should be made a Commissioner and they had selected Mr. Herrell. Mr. Weller said that there had been a con- ference meeting between representatives of the northeast and southeast to agree upon a man, the former naming W. C. Dosse and latter J. E. Herrell. Those from the southeast had claimed that as Mr. Dodge was already an applicant for the jition of commissioner of patents, he should confine himself to that as- iration. The principle was that East Wash- ston was entitled to representation, and in- dividuals shonid be lost sight of. The north- easterners would not indorse Herrell and the others suggested G. F. Dawson, but without result. Mr. Dodge, continued Mr. Weller, has since said that he is not a candidate, and he oe speaker) was confident that if Mr. Webb d not been nominated, either Mr. Herrell or Mr. Dawson would have been EAST WASHINGTON MATERIAL, “We are not deficient in material,” he went on. ‘East Washington has hundreds of men who couid fill the position more worthily than either of the present incumbents, Since the conference the northeast people have made up their minds that they are in favor of anyone from the southeast, ‘and have passed resolu- tions condemning the confirmation of Mr. Webb. We are on record as being of the decided opin- ion that this section is entitled to representa- tion. If we do not get that the Commissioner should be some fair-minded man from the other end of town who could familiar- ize himself with the conditions and needs of this section. But at any rate he should not be a man who could stand up publicly and say that he did not know where ( street south- j | east is; that he had been asked for improve- ments there and could not find any such street. Such a man should learn the geography of his own city.” “Mr. Wheatley and Mr. Webb,” interpolated ja member, “do not seem to be aware that when they were boys G street sontheast was one of the principal avenues of entrance to the city.” “The last Congress passed a bill,” continued Mr. Weller, ‘‘authorizing the extension of the line of a certain street railroad along G street southeast to the Congressional cemetery as as soon as that street had been put in pro condition. This was based on a report, ma year ago by the Commissioners, that such an extension was a public necessity, yet when a committee waited on them to urge the im- _ of G street they were told that the commissioners had hunted for G street and could not find it. That is the kind of Commis- sioners we have, and it’s high time we had a change. ‘MR. WHEATLEY'S ATTITUDE. “Mr. Wheatley has been the persistent enemy to East Washington; in the case of the exten- sion of the fire limits, which he opposed, we | should not heve bee: ecessful but for the aid Ludlow; again, in the case of the me- lien law Mr. Wheatley has been the great stumbling block to a repeal of the most infamous measure ever saddled upon the eople of a community. We all know why | Mr. Wheatley took these two attitudes. We are all aware of the fact that he acknowledges himself to be still connected with one of the largest lumber firms in the District, and that : excuse enough for such a man as Mr. Wheat- ley. “The schedule of streets for improvement has always been selected by the engineer de- artment, but when the last schedule was pub- lished in Tue Star, Mr. Wheatley, the next day, disavowed it, and prepared one of his own, presuming to know more about the con- ditions and wants of the streets than the D: trict engineers, whose business it is to be per- fectly familiar with such matters. The trouble lies right here. Mr. Wheatley is the Mephis- topheles, the evil genius of the District gov- ernment—be is practically the Board of Com- missioners. “It now looks as though Mr. Harrison would have to make both of the ee on this board, and it is to be hoped that he will be just euough to make a clean sweep and appoint two new men. “OUR LAST GRIEVANCE ix in the non-paving of the eastern end of Penn- sylvania avenue, A committee consulted with Col. Hains, the engineer in charge of the build- ing of the Eastern Branch bridge within the last two months, as to the desirability of pav- ing the avenue to the bridge, and he replied by letter that he could see no possibility of two opinions as to the necessity of the work. A member of this committee took this letter to Mr. Webb, who promised to lay it before the Senate committce. but we have not heard any- thing more from it. It is buried, and all our efforts have been fruitless. I have spoken of our grievances to show why we should be in favor of an East Washington man, or any fair- minded West uns man.” EAST WASHINGTON'S CLAIMS, Mr. Sperry moved that a committee be ap- pointed to draw up a-docnment setting forth the claims of East Washington for the Com- inissionership, to be presented to the incoming President. “If we had artillery we could shoot cannon-balls, if we had votes we could strike blows; but we've no such weapons, and we must go to the fountsin-head of appoint- ments with our memorial.” Mr. Stocking, in advocating the motion, said: “Our form of government is good enongh in some respects, but in others it is exceedingly dangerous, Ithas been, nd’ will ever be run on the principle of favoritism, The three Commissioners are responsible to no one for what they do, and that is 2 snfficient basis for danger. When James A. Garfield was elected President and came here he was fully informed of the history of our form of govern- ment; in that all ‘of the District Com- missioners that had ever been appointed jhad resided west of 17th street, and that by far the larger portion of the taxes we paid were expended west of 7th street; also that acertain street was paved that was not authorized by any law,” appropriation, oF schedule, and the only earthly excuse for its improvement was the fact that it run from the door of one Commissioner's house to that of another Commissioner, Had Garfield lived the order of things would have been changed, and we should have had a representative on the board. TO SEND TO INDIANAPOLIS. “A new President is always surrounded by a certain clique of men from the northwest, and we must try to forestall these schemes by send- ing our petition to Indianapolis before Mr. Harrison starts for Washington and warn him of the state of things.” THE COMMITTER. The motion was carried unanimously and the committee was appointed, to consist of Messrs. F. Sperry, 8. C. Clark and M. I. Weller. It was decided to call a special meeting of the association next Monday evening to receive the report of the committee ang pass upon the memorial prepared to be sent to Indianapolis. OPPOSED TO MR. WEBB. Mr. 8. A. Fitch remarked that as the Senate committee had requested the northeast asso- ciation to make en expresasion of its views as tothe confirmation of Mr. Webb, it seemed proper and right for the southeastern citizens lo the same. This proposition was received with approval, and Mr. T. C. Murray presented a set of resolutions expressing disapproval in very decided terms. It was thought wise, however. to act ina more restrained manner, and another set was prepared and adopted as a substitute. reading as follows: “Whereas we, the East Washi association and tax tistied with the Webb has disc! sioner of the Di never a representative on the board of Commissioners, be are ae be it ‘That we against the nomina- tion of B. Webb as Commissioner of the District of Columbia as « viola’ of the doc- receive froin this state of things in this state of ; to-day I placed in the hands of bo get Tc rae that will result ina suit pent District, which would never — nk pe ane oe meets for the itimony I gave before louse investigat- committee.” - it was decided. upon motion of Mr. Stocking, to prepare petitions to Con; for circulation among the citizens of East Levit ps pm asking for the enactment or amendment of laws so as to compel the Washington and Georgetown and ergy ep street railroad companies to run ~e of their cars to the ends of their respective ines, The meeting then adjourned to t next Monday night ~— ae ies POLICEMEN AND THEIR PREY A Railroad Office Plundered—Robberies in the City—a Deserter Arrested. Inspector Swindells yesterday received a dis- patch from E. E. Grannon, chief of the Balti- more and Ohio detectives at Washington junc- tion, that the railroad office at Waterville was broken open Saturday night and robbed of some railroad tickets, pistols, cigars and other articles. It is thought that the burglary was committed by tramps. TRE POOR FUND. Chief Clerk Sylvester again announces that the poor fund is exhausted and it is useless to apply for assistance. The only contribution received to-day was $10 from “Mr. B.” RECFNT ROBBERIES. William Dudley, of No. 1626 33d street, came over Rock creek Saturday night, and while in a saloon south of the avenue was robbed of a & watch.——Saturday night the residence of isses Jessie and Elizabeth White, No. 1408 H street, was entered through the rear window and robbed of a gold watch and chain, $6 in cash, and other articles.—James Diggs, of No. 326 New Jersey avenue, was robbed of an overcoat Saturday.——Mr. C. H. Brown, of No. 304 Indiana avenue, went to church yesterday, and left his bicycle near the door.” When he left the church, after the services were con- eluded, he discovered that his bicycle was gone. ——Wnm. H. Traynor, No. 518 2d street, reports that his show window was broken open at an early hour this morning and robbed of some canned goods and other articles.—-J. (. John- son, 13th and E streets, reports the larceny of an overcoat.——Samuel Randal, jr., No. 220 C — southeast, reports the larceny of an over- coat A DESERTER FROM THE CAVALRY. Charles Dean, alias Hopkins, an alleged deserter from the seventh cavalry, has been at- tending the Salvation Army meetings. Sunday night some one informed on him, and Police- man Frayser took him in custody. ‘There is a company reward of $50 anda general reward of #30 ‘standing for the capture. The officer will probably receive half of the amount and the other half will.go the policeman's fund. a Equalization of Teachers’ Salaries. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS POWELL ON THE PETITION OF THE TEACHERS. The petition of the public school teachers of the District to Congress for an equitable readjustment of salaries—heretofore printed in [ue Stan—was referred by Chairman In- galls to the District Commissioners and by them referred to Mr. Powell, superintendent of the schools, who reports thereon as follows: “Because of the provisi f the act of Congress, forbidding any » in salaries paid to teachers in grade+ ~eesiving £900 or more,’ and any ‘increa the number of teachers in any of such grades, the board of trustees found it necessary to assign teachers to eighth grade schools with seventh grade pay. Some of such teachers have retained their places as teachers of eighth grade schools without increase in their salaries. and are now locrpiapagy at salaries less than others receive, doing a like class of work, but who had reached maximum classes before the enactment of this clause. An inequality exists which the board cannot remedy except by the reduction of the salaries of all teachers af- fected to less than 3900, as the law provides that ‘no increase in salaries paid to teachers in grades r@eiving $900 or more, except in case of promotion, to fill vacancies occurring be- fore or after this act and except in salaries to principals of normal, manual, training and country schools! and no‘increase in the num- ber of teachers in any such grades shall be made.’ Some of the teachers doing eighth grade work on seventh grades salaries have been assigned salaries released by death or resignation. An equalization of salaries would cause a reduction of the salaries of such teach- a" Seer Sse Transfers of Real Estate. G. W. Talbert to H. G. Lewis, pts. 30 and 31, sq. 1026, £1,200; W. F. Lewis to B. J. Keppel, sub, 25, blk, 2, Trinidad; $2,600; Chas. Gess- ford to G. W. Gessford, sub. 82. sq. $05; 22,000. Dennis Driscoll to Catherine Driscoll, sub 33, 8q. 540; $225. J. G. Payne et al. to T. J. Stan- ton, pts. 65 and 66 B. & H's add. to W. W.; $2,920. James Herbert to Victor Becker, pts. 2 and 3, sq. 562; $2,600, Mary A. Bailey to Ella 8. Polly, pt. '10, sq. 743; $200. R. 8. Hill to B. Hellen, pt. 18, sq. 136; €—. Ella 8. Polly to Mary A. Bailey, pt. 10, sq. 743; $300. A. F. Holtzman to J. A. Settle, half interest sub lots 45 to 49, sq. 917; Mary Ann Gibbons to Sarah C. Hughes. sub 61, sq. 933; $1,600. B. F. Leighton et al. to G. G. Truman, lots 13 to 15, blk. 32, Brookland; #700. W. A! Smoot to John MeL. Carusi. pt. 5, sq. 782; $—. J. McL. Carusi to W. A. Smoot, pt. 5, sq. 782; $—. ©. H. Buxton to John D. Nauck, #. 3¢ 3, bik. 2, Efiingham place; $1 = inns Boys Guitty or AssauLt wit InTeNt To Kiut.—In the Criminal Court, Judge Mont- gomery, Dorsey Fultz and Join Barnes, two colored boys, inmates of the Reform school, were tried yesterday for an assault with intent to kill Wm. H. Docket, also an inmate of the school, by cutting him on January 1st last, It was alleged thet they attacked Docket, with whom they had had a previous difficulty, and that one of them used a knife and cut him in several places. They claimed that Docket was the aggressor. Barnes acknowledged that he used the knife, but averred that he thought himself in danger. The jury found a verdict of guilty us indicted, caren Attecep Hovusepreakers Hrip For THE Granp Jury.—A negro named Thos. Mackey was in the Police Court yesterday charged with housebreaking, it being alleged that he entered the stable of John Smith, on 414 street, and stole a set of harness. Policeman Breen, of the first precinct, recovered the harness and arrested the prisoner. The case was sent to the grand jury; bonds $300. Edward Stew- art, colored, was charged with a similar offense, it being alleged that he entered the house of Spencer Lee and stole a watch. He waived an examination and was held for the grand jury. Provipep Witt a E. ome ror Taree Mc “I was sent up to get admitted in again,” an- swered John Denny. a shabbily drossed man, when arraigned in the Police Court this morn- ing ona charge of vagraney. The old man was released from the work-house this morn- ing, and not having any place to go, he wanted to remain, but the officers had no authority to detain him, and he was sent to court. e court agntenced him to three more months on the farm. The League of Wheelmen. THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEETS AND ELECTS OFFICERS IN NEW YORK, The national assembly of the league of American wheelman began their annual ses- j8ion in New York yesterday at the Grand , Union hotel. This organization has nearly 13,000 members, and is represented in ‘every state and territory of America. Each state was represented by one or more delegates at to-day’s meeting. The full number of delegates is ninety. At the of thet: of names, forty-four sent ten were expected during the day. T. J. ‘H8.— trick, the president, was in the chair, The Qitowing or) seegase elected for the ensuing year: President, Charles L. Luscomb, of Brooklyn; first vice-president, James R. Dunn. of Ohio; second vice-president, Sanford Lawton, of Massachusetts; treasurer, Wm. M. Brewster, of St. Louis; secretary, Abbott of Boston, Pe ear mem! increased from 11,843 to 12,100. Tux Coxvextion Andrew B, Hum; TIONAL THEATRE.—Burlesque, like a wom- an’s dress bonnet, amounts to nothing except for the trimming that is on it. No one ever expects tobe amused by the stories of bur- lesques, which are successful only to the de- te ay i coterie ‘ar kerk brigh breezy. urleaques aoe whieh origina tein the thick tmospher uns ic al re tr London are but usually the most . but “ ” in which the London ity Burlesque Com} made its at the National Theatre last night, er rather bet- ter than us from that those heretofore sent source. Puns, like revolutions, it is said. are justitiod by success, and in this view of the case some of the puns perpetrated last night seemed to carry their permits to live with them, But the audience did not have to de- pend on word-play for laugh-motives. These were furnished in fair sbimdance by Fred Leslie's antics and songs, Charles Denby's low comedy work, and Fred Storey’s grotesque dancing and tumbling. Then there was some very graceful dancing by Sylvia Grey, Lettie Lynn, Nellie Farren, and Marian Hood, pretty ‘marching and grouping by the whole brightly costumed troupe, and other spectacular feat- ures that diversified the entertainment. The stage mai was beautiful, and the “trimming” of the burlesqne contained much that was laughable and interesting. ‘The audience was generous with applause. Acpavon's Orrra Housr.—The second week of Robson and Crane’s engagementat Albaugh's opened last night with a fine audience in at- tendance, and no abatement of interest in the clever and amusing scenes of “The Henrietta.” The play isone. that woll repays a second and d sitting. Mr. Bronson Howard has ut into its scenes some of the very best work e has ever done in the line of comedy writ- ing, while the serious interest is strong, deep, and genuine, ‘Che mora! lesson of the play is taught so boldly and forcibly that it in no de- gree affects the dramatic interest nor gives the idea that the writer is Lhessem, 2 There was no stint of laughter or applause last night, and there were some calls before the curtain, ‘Tue Miers at THE PaNoRaMA. = little mites of human be: arate and Major Atom, greeted their Wash- ington friends of ten years ago afresh at the Panorama building yesterday, where they held their first reception of their present visit. Miss Zarate, though twenty-six years old, weighs but 434 pounds, and her bracelets are too small for the finger of aman, She is un- doubtedly the smallest human being in exis ence. Yesterday’s reception of the midgets was attended by many well-known people. The little people will remain at the Panorama building until further notice. Hara’ Bisov Turater.—The romantic and sensational incidents of Bartley Campbell's well-known mining drama “My Partner,” held the interest of a large audience at this house last night, while the Chinaman furnished con- siderable fun, The presentation of the play | seemed to give great satisfaction to the andi- ence. Tue Kixper Sywpioxy axp Coxcert takes place at Metropolitan church this evening. Kernan’s Turater. — Leavitt's Folly and Burlesque Troupe, a large and carefully chosen company of vaudeville and variety performers, holds the boards at this house this week. The entertainment they give is sure to suit the tastes of all lovers of genuine variety, and in- cludes the usnal features of ballad singing, dancing, comedy sketches, musical interludes, eC. Grove Treater.—Alice Atherton’s Burlesque and Specialty Company entertained a large audience at the Globe last night, the program terminating with an amusing afterpiece. AN “LxavouraL Tea” will be given on Tues- day and Wednesday, Febauary 26 and 27, at St. John’s Parish hall, 819 16th street, for the benefit of the building fund of the Children’s country home, On Wednesday evening there will be a reading by Prof. Townsend. Tur Dersante Sorrer, for the benefit of the Newsboys’ and Childrens’ Aid Society at Uni- versalist church last night, was well attended and proved a pleasant affair. The young ladies looked yery pretty in their Greek cos- tumes, and their classic posing was effective. Mr. Xander on the piano and Mr. Miersch on the ‘cello furnished some excellent music, and Miss Wilson’s recitations were clever. THE COURTS. Equity Court—Judge Cor. Yesterday, Edmonston agt. Boswell; time to take testimony limited. Smith agt. Smith: Jas. A. Smith appointed guardian ad litem. Fergu- son agt. Swann; dismissal of cause ordered. Webb et al. agt. Riggs et all.; payment to com- lainants of $2,275 ordered. Keliher agt. Keli- er; time to take testimony limited. Smith agt. Kennedy; appearance of absent defendants or- dered. Crnmar Count—Judge Mont Yesterday, Monroe Trice, grand larceny; ver- dict guilty. Dorsey Fultz and John Barnes, assault with intent to kill; verdict guilty. Eli Howard and Edward Holley, housebreaking; jury respited. Benj. Thomas, alias Jas. Jones, grand larceny; guilty. Circuit Covrt—- oe 1—Chief Justice Bing- am. Yesterday, Douglas agt. R. & D. R. R. Co.; de- murrer to declaration sustained; leave to amend, Mackall agt. Richards; motion for judgment overruled. Hamilton agt. Michael; on trial. Cracuit Court—Division 2—Judge Montgomery. Yesterday, Cayer agt. Steinem; verdict for plaintiff. Court tx Gexenat. Tenm.—Chief Justice Bing- ham and Judges Hagner and James. Yesterday, resolutions in respect to the death of Justice Merrick were presented by the district attorney and ordered to be spread on the minutes, Gilbert agt. Mor- gan etal.; motion toamend overruled; opin- ton by Judge James. Fraser agt. District of Columbia; opinion by Judge Hagner afiirm- ing decision below. U. 8, ex rel. Miller agt. Biack (petition for mandamus); U. 8. ex rel. M. B. Stevens agt. same and same agt, Wilson: opinions by Judge Hagner, refusing writs of mandamus. Porice Count—Judge Miller. Yesterday, Wm. Robinson, vagrancy; bonds or 60 days. Sonny Johnson, do.; do. © Ri Baker, violating the hack law; personal bonds, Henry Pinkett and Edward Gr: profanity; do. “Joseph Junghans, disorderiy conduct collateral forfeited. Frederick Phillips, do.: Spicer Dennis, vagrancy; bonds or 60 days. L. D. F. Jennings. profanity; collateral forfeited. George MeForland, do.; do. Charles Johnson, disorderly conduct; do. James Ril vagrancy; bonds or 60 days.’ John Smith, do.; — bond. William Carson. do.; do. William F, Hamnack, violating police regula- tions; #5 or 15 days. Appeal noted. Jos. Shipley, disorderly conduct; $10 or 30 day: Patrick Donohue, vagrancy; bonds or 60 days. John E. Wilson, profanity; collateral forfeited. Jos. Moyhan, do.; do. Chas. Cavin and Wil- liam Mayo, do.; do. To-day, Walter Washington, colored, dis- orderly conduct on L street northwest; £10 or 30 day Rachael Jounson, colored. found nd about 3d street southwest; bonds | or 60 days, James Berry, colored, found loiter- ing in and abouftippling houses; do. Clarence Young, found begging on 5th street northwest; do, Laura Noble, Alice Williams, and Georgie Johnson, colored. disorderly conduct in Goat alley; $5 or 15 days each. Alexander Adams, colored, an idle person likely to become charge- able to the District asa pauper; bonds or 60 days. Albert Harrison, colored. indecent ex- posure on 7th street; 5 or 1h dav. John John- son, George Colbert. and J» oi- ored, disorderly conduct on ore west; do. John Denny, }. means of suppert; bonds or \ "Wood, disorderly conduct on days. Edward Wen. eC terous talking on 7th sirce colored. was. ug Potomac Cuilough be rel , Prepare Fo. Sona, It is none too early (o be gettiny and the first thing which shoul i your own system. If you have not been well devise the winter, have been troubled with seroful, slt rheum, or other humors of the blood, you should purify the blood by taking Hood's Sursaparilla, You will then escape that indescribable tired feeling which is so prostrating and often so unaccountable in the spring months, Do not put off taking a reliable medi- cine, but now take HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA. “My wife had very poor health for along time, suf- fering from y Ht ; i i i Er ork ORIENTAL MANUSCRIPTS. An Attempt Being Made to Catalogue | All Such in America. At the last meeting of the American Oriental society the following committee was appointed to obtain information respecting manuscripts that exist in America, written in the Oriental languages or connected with their study: Isaac H. Hall, Metropolitan maseum of art, Central park, New York city; Richard J. H. Gottheil, Columbia college; George F. Moore, Andover theological seminary; Edward W. Hi Bryn Mawr college; Cyras Adler, United States national museum. The manuscripts which are the subject of inquiry include all the ancient and modern languages and dialects of Asia, with those of Egypt and Ethiopia, whatever be the subject-matter of the manuscripts, whate ever be the character of the writing. whatever be the material upon which it is written, what- ever be its state of preservation, or whatever be its length or size. The points of inquiry include: The lan; of the manuscripts, if known; the style of writ- ing or the alphabet employed, and the material upon which written, or, if a roll, its dimensions and the number and dimensions of its col- umns—of fragments. papyrus, &c., the mere dimensions; the history We the manuscript, as far as known, and how it came into its — hands. If the manuscript is in a public library, both its present catalogue marks and informa- tion respecting any former Iabels, library marks, or notes of ownership. The latter, of course, are desired if the manuscript 1s'in pri- vate hands; also, the date of the manuscript, if known. It is intended to prepare a comprehensive catalogue of these manuscripts, and the com- mittee has invited the co-operation of all ex- perts, librarians, and all who are in a position to aid in any way in securing the information. Alesina Canada’s Right to Make Treaties. A RESOLUTION FAVORING IT VOTED DOWN IN THE DOMINION PARLIAMENT, A resolution introduced in the Dominion parliament by Sir Richard Cartwright that Canada should have the right to negotiate her own treaties was defeated last night. Mr. Cartwright spoke for one anda half hours in support. He took the view that a great neces- sity existed why the Dominion should be able to make her own treaties. If the Canadian agents, responsible to parliament, had visited Washington various international questions would have been settled long ago. Canadian interests cannot be trusted in English ambas- sadors’ hands, This is a fundamental principle. Canada had been driven into a dangerous posi- tion in the spring of 1887 with the American nation, indignant and exasperated at the treat- mentaccorded American fishermen by the Do- min ion anthorities. George E. Foster, minister of finance, re- lied. He said thet in 1882 the liberals favored ree trade; and, when the elections of 1887 took place they appealed to the country, on the plea that the operation of the national policy of protection should not be disturbed. Later on they adopted ‘commercial union” in their platform, only to drop it later on in favor of “unrestricted reciprocity.” The ‘ical mecca of liberals seems to be the United States, Proceeding, Mr. Foster contended that Canada has all the latitude she requires in the negotia- tion of treaties. England never takes steps in matters affecting the Dominion without seek- ing the advice of the Dominion government. He gave facts and figures to show the material progress of Canada, and said Canada possossed a great moral force with the English army and navy at her back, Hon. H. L. Davies spoke on the same lines parsed by Sir Richard Cartwright. The de- ate then came to an abrupt termination when none of the conservatives replied. The whole affair was a little ruse arranged by Sir John. He caused several of his ministers to take copies and notes, and eight liberals had ar- ranged to speak on the resolution also, but the liberals were unprepared. When division was called at 10:15 the resolution was defeated. The vote was: Yeas, 66; nays, 94. ae | Geo. Hansel, agent for the Central railroad, of New Jersey, at Bloomsburg appeared with several hundred company’s money. C, P. Huntington will withdraw from all his properties east of the Mississippi y retaining control of the Southern Pacific system only. 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Large bowls and pitchers, 75e.; extra large, 9Se Cov'd sugar bowls and butter Large baking dish jars, 98c, to £1.75. Cups and saucers, 4! medium, and extra large. “Pitchers, 10, 15 to 3c. 44 pee. decorated porcelain tea set, $5.49; real value, $8.50, 10 pce. decorated por- celain chamber set, 43.98; real value, $5.75. Extra inducements in tin and beautiful designs of glass goods of all kinds. A few more cha’ ber sets, decorated, #1.98 at Hupsoy’s New 1 York Vanrery, 1335-1337 7th st. n.w. A Month’s Shaving for 2 Cents. For two cents Colgate & Co., 55 John s Y., will mail you a sample of Demulcent 8 ing Soap, * tu,f2W Ladies’ Suit Emporium. Visit the dressmaking pre on the second floor 918 7th st. n. w., and you will not be ina helpless delemma if you have no suitable dress for to-morrow. There 74 will find any quan- tity of them ready made of the latest designs. Select the one best suited to your taste. The forewo nan, one of the best fitters in Washing- ton, will attend you, and you will not be per- mitted to leave the premises until you are suited and fitted. Prices are in the reach of all, as you cau purchase a dress from §8 up to 300. Manvracturixe Estapiisument, 1 918 7th st. n.w. (Herzog’s old stand), Tested by Time. For Bronchial affections, Coughs, etc., Brown's Buoxcwia Trocnes have provid their efficacy by a test of many Years, Price, 25 cts. eok&k Heurich’s Bottled Maerzen Beer. Tele- phone call 634-8. 3m A Prairie on Fire resembles the present rush for Dr. Bul.'s Cough Svrap. Price 25e, 2 6 Texspoens, Rogers Bros’. celebrated plaied ware, Al, only 51./0. J.W. Scuazrer & Bao., tml 1020 7th st. n.w. Heurich’s Bottled Muerzen Beer. Tele- phone call 634-3. 3m Peerless Dyes" Are the best, Sold by druggist, col 6 Bros’. Tri ‘Ptated Knives a a.W. & Bro., 1 1020 7th st. n.w. AMUSEMENTS. NATO Turarex SME ov SEATS OPENS ONLY, y SEATS OP) FOK ONE WEEK ONLY: Erez Nish WED. and SA’ EXTRA. THURSDAY. MUESDAY. iat: WED. and SA. Matinoce Has) GRAND ENGLISH OPERA CO. With the following Popular Artiste Abbott, Avnandale, Bert @riffo, Michelena, Pruettc, B: iti, Mirella, Fricke, Monte- roderick, Allen, Karl, js Martens, In this Brilliant and Versatile Repertoire: Monday, Abbott's Lat a) Monday; Abbott's Latest Rae, In THE YEOMEN OF THE GUAT) THE YEO! MEN OF THE GUARDS a Abbott and Entire Abbott Co, MEs OF NORMANDY, CHIMES OF NOKMA ‘Two Prime Donne and F: Wednestay Night, Abb: LUcL RIDE OF 4 F A, BRIDE OF LAMNE Euuna Abbott as Lucia, and Thursday, ABBOTT Thu: BOLT In Verdi IL TROVATOKE. ILT Friday, Bellini's Grand Opera, NORMA, BS NORMA, Emma Abbott and Entire Co. RUY BLAS; RUY BLA. uecess,, MERMOOR, ERMOOK, ire Oo. as LEONORA, ORMA, Melodious Music. - A Cl Spectacle. Euuuia Abbott aud Eatire Abbot Co. t, Farewell Performance. t, Farewell Porformence, Graud Revival. Grand Revival, EMMA ABBOT’ EMMA ALBOLT AS MIKADO. MIKADO. Entire Co. in the Cast. NAUGURAL TEA. 1770 TO 1889, On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 26th ax February, st St. John's Pa the benefit of the bnildi: Country Home. Wednesd 2 ws by Prof. Townsen each day. Admission, 506. J ABLED'S WAX WORK SHOW. WILLARD HALL, SATURDAY, FEB. 23, 8 P_M., TICKETS $2.00. FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. JOHN’S ORPHANAGE. ry, 1718 H st. », 614 19th «i >, 131] Mass. 33 HT st. 111 Mass, ave. nuson, 2 Thomas Circle, Mra. FW. Hackett, 1418 M st Mrs. D/R. Hagner i Miss Jolinston, 1 M Laughion, Mrs. L. Z Leit Mrs. A. Le . E. McCauley, i71 Mrs. Hugh McCulloch, Miss KOM 5 Kt. Ist. NIVERSALIST CHURCH, Cor. 13th and L sts, FRIDAY FEB id BILL NYE and JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY, The King of Humorists and the Prince of Poets and Commedians. Tickets 75c. and #1, at METZEROTT'S, 1110 F sty fist GQEAND ANNUAL Assembly Le To be held on the © f February Washington Light Infantry Armory, 15 Penn. ave. es" souvenirs, ‘Tickets, $1 A THE WESTERN PRES! on Hst., between 101 WEDNESDAY! EN OF. MURRAY will deliver the first of aseries of ‘urree Lut Lect of his trip around the trated with efully-sel s of interest on the trip. ix as follows: Leavins: Washi val in London ; Scenes in and: Paris, the ma Germany ; Among the snow-cap Engh piticent: T ie @ beautiful BAL: OF PLATE PRINTERS io. of 21 programs from ’steef plates as sat the itso proach pped Alp sunrise scene on the Silberhorn; Lake Como, through snnny Italy, visiting Venice, at Pompeii, the long-buried ity. nal newatives and will be trus They will be enlarged, sixt & powerful oxy-hydrozeu disso ney will commence promptly at 8 o'cloc portation for the trip will be furnisiued 25 cents. — YEW NATIONAL THEATER COMMENCING MON Every Evening and Saturday Matinee George Edward + LONDON GAIETY co. MISS ESMERALDA, Florence, Rome, resting | ‘These views are made | e to nature. AY, FEBRUARY 18. Only. ‘The New and Original Burlesque Furore, NELLIE ARREN and FRED LES! Will repeat cach eveuing their novel preseutations of | $ and CLAUDE TRALLO. erful Dancing by the English Ladies. CAPTAIN PHOEB! we LIE Military Stage Band and Augmented Orchestra, MONDAY, February 25, EMMA ABBOTT OPEKA COMP. SRAND FEMALE WALKING CONTES G New York Avenue Si 1 ¢ MONDAY, Fi rters will be seen the fc lex in GO hours at Madison Square Gi cals: LOUISA MAROMI, the winner of ‘up. Frizes can be seen at JACOBS BUC (CHORAL sociery. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY F%r the first time in America, CALLIRHOT, anew cantata, by J. F. Bridge, Soloi Corinne Moore-Law Gertrade Lamond Mrs. Mii Mr. Dr. Geo. W. Walter, Orcanist, Mrs. Q. A. Pearson, Pianist, Aduiission. 50 cenis; secured seats, $1. rott's, 1110 F st. < INDER SYMI HONY Cor. of 434 and C streets a.w.. TUESDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 19, At 8 o'clock. open at 7 o'clock, Admission, 25 cents, Doors fel6-1 Y¥ BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADIES. TH, with the phenomens] record of arden. the Derby | PHERS' Jewelry Store. £18-2t* int. Soprano, of Cincinnati. tralto, of Boston. Boston, At Metze- 26-10 , 1889, ILHELMJ CLUB © NCERT. ‘The second concert of the season will be given at the UNIV: RSALIST CHUKCH, cor. 13th and L sta. n.w., SATURUAY EVENING. FEB 233, at 8 o'clock. ade in G, Goetze. (first tine): two positions by Greiw: “Gondoliera,” roms Major Serenade, Volkman; ‘Will be the vocalist, Matinees M And Waebss Grand Double Attraction | F teal ds’ BIJOU THEATER. FEBRUA} "AR iinertot HCOND AND POSITIVELY LAST WEEK AND FAREWELL JOINT APPEARANCES Of the Comedians, STUART ROBSON, WILLIAM H. CRANE, And their Company. presenting Bronson Howant’s Great Comedy, THR HENRIETTA Every Evening —Matiner Saturday. Extra Matinee PRIDAY, Feb. 22d (Washiugtou’s Birthday.) SATURDAY NIGHT, Grand Gali rht, In celebration of the Inet joint appearance of and Crane on the Washinwton Stage. 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