Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1889, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. For the District of Colum! York. Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jer@y, Dela- ware. Maryland. Virginia, and West fair: slightly cooler: northwesterly winds. Eastern New Sre R. Gotpscumin’s advertisement on fourth pas Lewts & Sox. 1421 N. York av Also, new spring Neckwear. Glove H. K. Feito, 1218 Pa. will continue his sale of forfeited pledges at 7 o'clock this even- near 15th st. Underwear. ing. Aare chance to buy clothing, guns, re- | voivers. cheap. H. k. Fuxtox, Pawnbroker and Auctioneer. Prowrsest Drstists all over the world now recommend the Ideal Felt Tooth Polish. Evoisu Riding Stays. Whelan, 1205 F. Dn. Hexxey’s Celery, Beef and Iron ought to be in every house in the United States. It will not only relieve, but will permanently cure all Rervous troubles—indigestion, sleeplessness, Benralgia, chills and fever, weak digestion, etc. Leading physicians acknowledge it. Sold by druggists. Sexp Ove Cext postage to Domestic Sewing Machine offi th and H, for New Domestic Spring Fashion Cats Rewest styles, gue, illustrating over 1,500 UERBACH, tole agent. Fripay ony, Nickel Alarm Clock. 85c., war- ear, at 409 7th st. n.w. c, N, 1206 F st. Now 1s tHe Tiue to take a spring medicine. One bottle of Page's sarsaparilla will keep you well through the summer. Merrz’s Dave Store. 10M F street. > SynvP or Bren positive of the kidneys, bladder, h and 1 sts. u.w. Fissey's Comroc»: eure for all disease snd urinary organs. Ix RemoviNe our Upholstery Department we find ourselves overstocked in certam lines. ‘To move these rapidly we makt the following prices: Lace Curtains. from 22.75. #10 and $11.50 65 odd pairs pair. 23 pairs Turcoman #15, were $22.50 and #25. 1.500 yards Nottingham lace, 50 inches wide, lie. yard. VASE. Witiiams, . 317 and 319 7th st., and 633 and 635 Louisiana ave., 632 and 634 D st. n.w. pple cider, 471 Pa, av.n.w. Warryey's pure cral Ger Rip of those pimples by taking Page's sarsaparilla. Mezrz’s Dave Stone, 1014 F street. Sour Oak Cuamper Suit. eight pieces, with bevel glass, woven-wire spring. two pillows and cotton top mattress, all for £50 cash. Bed comforts, weight 5 pounds, 3 Woven-wire bed spring, $3. Baby carriages trom #5 to $40. Ice chests and refrigerators from €2.75 to $50. 40-pound hair mattress, Bargains im every depa nt. at ETON & FLETcHeER’s. tircHEs Per Minute on the Domestic ’ new sewing machine, the sTER, sole agent, 905 F st. n.w. (Masonic Temple ). Rerniceratons. From £4 up to ¥ Call and see before purcha ng. Wass. B. Wriuiams, street northwest. a line of splendid mat- and 25e. per yard. W. H. HoEke, 801 Market Spac A RAILROAD CRASH. TREPHINED WITH A STONE. A Freight Train Runs Into the End of | Primitive Surgery Among the Ancient Peruvians. a Baltimore and Ohio Express. There was a collision on the Metropolitan branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad yes- terday afternoon near Rockville, which made a bad wreck, though, fortunately, only one man was hurt, The scene of the accident is about 1 miles from this city, near the Rock Creek bridge. The express train from the west left Rockville about 1:30 o'clock, on time, shortly followed by an extra freight. As the express train was mounting a grade west of Garrett Park a driving-rod broke and the train was brought to a standstill, A flagman was sent back to warn the freight, which already was so near at hand that it could not stop in time to prevent running inte the rear end of the express. Engineer Ingles. of the express, who was re- pairing the disabled engine, heard the freight whistle, and, realizing the situation, —— upon his cab and started his engine.’ He had not gone fifty yards when the freight engine crashed into the rear Pullman, demolishing it and derailing eight cars of the freight train. Engineer Cox, of the freight train, when he saw the danger could not be averted, called to his fireman to_jump and then leaped from the cab himself. The ‘eman landed all right, but Cox struck @ rock- and broke his leg. He was brought to this city by the express, which d shortly afterward and arrived in the city about 4:30, bringing the first news of the collision, It was feared that another collision would take place, as there were no telegraph offices nearer than Rockville, and other trains were [expected. Flagmen were sent out to warn trains and a messenger dispatched to Rockville on the Gaithersburg express, which followed the freight, but which backed to Rockville. He telegraped the news of the disaster to Bal- timore, and a rigger’s train with thirty expert riggers was sent to the scene, although the men did not get to work until nearly 9 o'clock. During the afternoon and evening all trains to the west were sent out by way of Relay and the Washington Branch, It is estimated that the | loss to the railroad company will foot up about ! £10,000. The trains on the Metropolitan Branch are all running on time to-da Three Generations Represented. ELEVEN PERSONS LIVING IX ONE SMALL ROOM. ‘There was trouble in Pig’alley last night, and three policemen made eleven arrests. Grand- father, grandmother, children, and grandchil- dren were among those urrested. Upon their arrival at the fourth precinct station in South Washington they registered as Benjamin Mack, Albert Dodson, Charles Sectt. Joseph Mack, Mack, Jemima Mergent, Venie Thomas, a Mergent, Martha Mergent, Minnie Mer- gent, and Louisa Mergent. This morning the prisoners were taken to the Police Court and charged with vagrancy. The officers stated that the defendants all lived in one room. One of the officers said he had been in the room at night when it was impossible to walk across the floor without stepping on the inmates. From the testimony the court thought that the four 3 artha,Eliza, Minnie and Louisa Mergent, were responsible for the condition of affairs at the house. and gave them ninety days each. The others were released on their per- al recognizance. ex son. ——— A Boy Hero. To the Editor of THe 6 Stan: Please correct a misstatement, made in your issne of April 3. The leg of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren, lost in the service of his country, to which service this typical boy hero, some months later. gave up his life, was placed in its present resting place by order of Captain Henry A. Wise, the then chief of ordnance. the time this brave youth (not a “captai but a colonel at twenty-one, and the very youngest colonel in the United States army) had his leg . his father, Admiral off Charleston. In fact that this building at the navy- yard owed its inception to the thought of Ad- miral Dahlgren, and especially in view of the solemn fact of the persistent efforts of the For Wart Parer RB. W. Hender: Sryes. Men's Felt Derbys, $ value. A. ‘I | 1.50 and | wis. 435 7th street. | Wurtsey's pure Russett cider, 471 Pa. av. now. | ades go to | w Use Rex Ferstrvee Poutsi son Hise Mfg Co., $15 15 Sold by P. Han- th n.w., also druggists. | Ger the Best Page’s Sarsaparilla; will posi- tively cure all blood diseases. Mientz’s Dave Stro: 101 SSELL's Care. 1425 N.Y. avenue, the che 1 most genteel dining-room in the ety. F est Evy Your Coal, Coke and Wood from Jous- sox Brotuens, the leading firm in the Dis- wict. 12 tes. Conxen Beer. Mauxer, 3d and India We., at New Yore e. 1.W. Bany Carnraces. Bany Carnraces. One hundred different styles and patterns, from $5 up to $50. Call and examine m k Was. B. Wittiast No. 317 7th street northwest. Art Room: Wall papers. Pictures of every grade, Picture Frames made to order. Choice goods, reasonable prices. Bowtua J. Laws, 1427 Penn. ave. n.w. A Goop IsvestwEst! Page's Sarsapariila for 7 tired, languid feeling. Mertz’s Dave Store. CITY AND_ DISTRICT. Purchase a bottle of | Se, aud get rid of that | whole, ex { | the team, making two hits, two runs, and steal- rebel government to deprive the mutilated re- mains of Colonel Dahlgren of that honorable burial which was secured for them at the close of the war, Captain Wise doubtless did not deem it, at the time, a “comical conceit,” to give to that limb, the only portion of that hero- body not then hidden ‘away, a conspicuous Thank God, that upon the amputated | limbs and the revered remains of our dead patriots the cor tone of our sacred temple of liberty firmly rests. Mave Victorious Senators. THEY CAPTURE A BALL GAME FROM BALTIMORE IN GOOD STYLE. The dampening effect which the failure of the Ward deal has had on the Washington base ball public was somewhat relieved yesterd: afternoon by the victory of the Senators over the Baltimore team by the score of 8 to 5. The r sult was accomplished in the presence of quite a large crowd, and, despite the fact that rain interrupted the contest several times, the game was played to a finish, Washington made 9 hits and 6 errors, to 10 hits and 5 errors by the Orioles. ‘The Senators had good luck in bunch- ing their hits, and their field work was, on the cient. Hoy did the best work on Vinton Daniorey. > ug three bases, without an error. Wilmot ulso made a couple of hits, but he made a couple of errors in his field. Carnley did good work at _ first, but did” not hit the ball safely. Ferson’s work in the box was very good, giving but two bases on balls, Mack's backstopping was in his old style, and he also made a couple of safe hits. Sweeny played short and made a record of 1 run, 1 hi 3 put-outs, 4 assists and 1 error. Donnell; played third two innings, and in the second made a fine double play unassisted. Then, his AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT. ALBAvOR's. Antony and Cleopatra.” Natros aL. Robert Elsmere.” Haxats’.—*Hoodman Blind.” Kerxax’s.— Variety. Grose. —Variety. ——o——— ‘SED LOCALS. COND) : in Washing- ton. Mrs. T. H. Hale, of 130 East Capitol street, is in charge of the organization. J.D. Harrison, T. omlinson and Frank De Neal bave fi jicate of incorporation de brey were yes juries at the court- Mr. Hallowell, of this cit: in charge of the work of the removal of Libby prison, Rich- mond. to Chicago. The tearing down will begin a few da. Officer Elliott found a colored male infant between Ith. 19th, L and M streets yeste rday. Francis lectured before the Gar- nool last evening on the subject of He spoke of the necessity of more frequent taiksupon a subject of so much im- Portance to the haman race. _ A Wasnixetow Privrer Wreck. 1% a Rarroap A railroad wreck west of Centreville, Ind., yesterday, was caused by a freight going east. breaking at Jacksonville, and the de- tached cars running into the second section of the train. The locomotive was badly broken; also the nine cars which were cnt off. Six men in « half-loaded car were badly hurt, and two ere under the wreck. sup d to be ‘Two of the injured were taken to the Coun! Foor farm. near by. badly bruised and cut. y are Henry Brannon, Cincinnati, and Fred. Dond, printer, of Washington, D. C., whose collar-bone is broken. iy ——>—= RCRA “A Peston. — ne Yadiew of Douglass Memorial M. E. church, 11th and H streets northeast, last night gave the incoming Restor. Rev. Mr. Browning, areception. Mr. A. - Cavis, on behalf of the church, welcomed the pastor and his family. Kev. Mr. Browning feclingly responded. All present were then introduced to the new pastor and his family. The other exercises of the evening consisted of remarks by Revs. C. T. House and . Mark- ham. former pastors; Rev. Messrs. Evans (son of the late French S. Evans), Carr and York, Mr. D. D. Thompson, superintendent of the Sunday school, and vocal music and recitations by members and friends of the church. At the close of the exercises the ladies of the church served refreshments. Tue Ixraxtay’s Tarr to New Yorx.—The Washington Light Infantry corps held its reg- ular monthly meeting last night, and received the report of the committee appointed to visit New York to make arrangements for the ac- commodation of the corps at the Washington centennial. Everything was declared to be sat- isfactory, and it was settled that the will leave for New York Sunday morning, April 28, at 10 o'clock and would start for home on the ing Tuesday night. At least 160 men will ae ive members were elected: Janezeck, Ge ° Me rus Thomas |, F. R. Hall, Cc. W. Heitmuller. informal hop d, | Sutton, Ferguson, She arm being sore, he retired in favor of Ebright, whose work won great praise. He made a hit and reached some difficult balls, making one error out of seven chances. In to- mé with Jersey City the Wash- ington batteries will probably be O'Day and Clark, and Haddock and Banning. Brooklyn defeated the Metropolitans 23 to 1 yesterday, The Athletics won from Princeton, dtod, THE POLICE FUND GAMES. Perhaps the great question of the day was Ward or no Ward, but that has passed by, and | now local enthusiasts are waiting for the com- | ing of one of the most striking events of the | base ball season, or rather a trio of events, for | it has been thought wise to break the force of the shock by distributing these happenings over a considerable space of time. These events that are to attract the notice of the sporting world constitute « series of unparallelled games | between the “Diamonds” and the *Clubs.” The Diamonds, announced with great truth on the bills as the glittering jewels of the journalistic crown of Washington will be seiected from anong the following named knights of the pencil who do so much to make | Life worth living by the readers of the Wash- | ington newspapers as well as those of the world at large M. Hood, J. Hadley Doyle, Rudolph Kauffmann, W. C. McGill, R. M. Lar- | ner, J. E. Jones, J. H. Leonard, 8. C. Simms, | Will Dwyer, H. P. Godwin, Geo. H. Harries, G. W. Fuller, G. A. Lyon, Gus McSween, A. J. Clark ‘The “clubs” will be an aggregation of talent chosen with care from the ranks of the guardi- ans of the peace, preservers of the laws, and wearers of the M. P. badge, their names pro- bably occurring in this list: Officers Boardman, man, Sanford, Casey, Hogan, Welsh, Harrover, Dyer, and Wanneil. Three times will these two strong teams struggle for supremacy on the sward at Capitol park, the local management having toasted the use of the grounds on April 30, June 8 and July 1. The * eeper of these three games will go to swell the police relief fund, any and all *Dia- monds” who may have their brilliancy dimmed or their activity lessened by reason of the for- tunes of the game tobe cared fer from that source. The games will by no means be a bur- | lesque, but wil! be a bitter warfare for suprem- | acy, many of the members of both teams | having records in the ball-tossing line, and the lovers of the sport will be sure to see three games of a degree of proficiency seldom seen off the Monument lot. _ The business arrangements of the in charge of Sergeant Boyle, of lorce, mes are police —_—.___. Maxuiace Licenses, Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to Alfred Honesty and Caroline Sophie Bowie; Clarence Wyatt and Ida J. Wade, both of Richmond, Va. ——_—— ‘Tue Rattroap To Suow Cavse.—Mrs. AN INTERESTING ADDITION TO THE KATIONAL MU- SEUM COLLECTION—A SKULL THAT ILLUSTRATES THE PRACTICE AMONG THE PEOPLE OF DEFORM- ING THE HEAD. The national museum has lately come into possession of an Inca skull from Peru, which, in addition to the extraordinary deformation practiced by the Incas, exhibits evidences of having been trephined in a most singular man- ner. In 1857 Mr. E, G. Squier, the distinguished archwologist, brought from Peru an Inca skull from the frontal portion of which a small square piece of bone had been removed by sawing | four furrows in the shape of a tit-tat-toe. In the mounds of Michigan some evidences have { also come to light showing that the ancient in- habitants of that district were in the habit of removing portions of the skull, either before or after death. In some of the ancient graves and caves of France specimens of this unique method of surgery have also been brought to light by archeologists. Among the savage and half civilized people of our day are to be seen rude examples of the practice of ae in which the piece of bone is removed cither by BORING OR SCRAPING with glass, flint stone or a sharp tooth. This particular method still exists in the Society Islands among some of the savage tribes of Africa and to a very large extent among the Kabyles of Algeria. But the specimen which the national museum has had the good fortune to secure through the kind offices of Dr. William H. Jones, U. 8. exhibits by far the most elaborate and interesting example of the removal of a portion of the skull which has yet come to light. The cutting is done on the forehead just at the rootsof the hair. The | piece removed was about 2 inches in diameter, | eight distinct furrows being cut by sawing | with a rough-stone saw probably made of obsidian or some other hard kind of flint rock. ‘The impressions of these furrows are visible on that portion of the skull which remains just be- yond the margin of the piece removed. In addition to this wonderful instance of ancient surgery the curious effects of the method of skull deforming practiced by the ancient Peru- yians are visible. When the subject was an in- fant a long band of cloth was carried around the forehead, above the ears and under the oceiput and left for a considerable time, so that while the head was allowed to grow back- ward and upward it remained entirely station- ary ae of this band, giving the appear- ance oj A SUGAR LOAF. Accompanying this deformation are other very curious natural irregularities on the skull. The bones of the nose are all twisted to one side, and upon the back of the head where the growth was greatest the bone is thin and badly formed. looking as if trephining had also taken plate at this pati, aan bat ‘entirely healed over. This example of ancient surgery is a interesting illustration of the idea now ersally upheld by anthropologists, that art which we aoe know and practice has n in the very rude beginning of a ruder n, The skull will shortly be placed on exhibition, and is considered by scientists a most valuable acquisition to the vast collection of specimens already obtained by the national museum. ae A Recitation in Volapuk. The volapuk translation of Lincoln's Gettys- burg speech, published in Tux Stan recently, was recited a few days ago by Miss Frech, of this city, at an entertainment in Middletown, d This is no doubt the first occasion upon which the new language has been recited be- fore an American audience. The Middletown Press says of Miss Frech’s volapuk recitation that * was an admirable illustration of the new, universal language, and seems to the ear to be a mixture of Russi: italian and Indian.” gee Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Harriet B. Coolidge to James W. Richardson, sub 18, sq. 833; @—. €.M. Anderson to Theo. $1,550. vilson, part Kosciusko Wormley to Anna M. W. Conner to . Mary nd 45, gee The Georgetown Turnpike. A SURVEY MADE TO DETERMINE THE COST OF RE- PAIRING THE ROAD. Correspondence of THE EVENING Stan. Rockvixe, April 3, 1889, Mr. G. M. Anderson, accompanied by two other civil engineers, have made a survey of the Rockville and Georgetown turnpike from this place to the District line, about 9 miles. and report that the cost of grading and re- piking the same will amount to about $32,000. his estimate includes the construction of two iron bridges, culverts, side gutters, &c., mak- ing @ road similar to the one between Tenley- | town and Georgetown. With the proper effort on the part of those living along the route, and some assistance from the business men of the District, it is thought that a sufficient amount | of stock could be taken to complete the work during the coming summer and fall. 8. A. M. Tre Poromac Boat Civup.—-The following officers were chosen at the annual election of | the Potomac Boat club last night: President; Austin Herr; vice-president, 8. A. Dougherty, secretary, Oscar P. Schmidt; treasurer, Dr. M. F. Finley; financial secretary, William Hunger- ford; captain, C. P. Zapponé; first lieutenant, L. A. Fisher; second lieutenant, J. Hadley Doyle. A committee was appointed to confer with one from the Richmond Boat club to make arrangements for a regatta at Richmond July 4. The report of the treasurer showed a reduc- tion of over $2,500 in the club's debt during the past year, Beata nee Notes From Anacostra.—Patrolman Walter A. Nicholson, of the fifth precinct. has been appointed to night duty in Anacostia in place of Officer Chas, R. King._—H. A. Griswold is still confined to his house and suffering se- verely from his recent injury. ——_— THANKSGIVING IX THE Episcopar. CHURCHES.— Bishop William Paret, of the Protestant Epis- copal diocese of Maryland, has issued a cireu- lar letter to the clergy and congregations of the diocese asking them to meet in their sev- eral churches at So’clock on the morning of the 20th day of April for praise and thanks- giving, using the service set forth and allowed in this diocese, a copy of which is transmitted to each of the clergy ee THE COURTS. Count 1x GexeraL Teau.— Justices Hagner, James, and Bradley, Yesterday, U. 8. ex-rel. Lisle agt. Butler et al.; mandamus refused. Equity Count—Julge C dge Cox. fa Yesterday, Smith agt. Mitchell; sale by trus- ee. Crmcuir = ae 1—Chief Justice Bung- mM. Yesterday, Roche agt. Burford, and Best agt. Ward; judgments by default, White agt. Came- ron, do, and of condemnation, Cimcuir Cournt—Division No. 2—Judge Mont- gomery. Yesterday. Hertford agt istrict; jury dis- charged. Hayward agt. ikett; verdict for laintiff; nominal damages. "Nelson agt. Hazen; ae 22,380, First National bank agt. same; do. $1,719.06. —_._—__ Boarding-House Aftermaths. From the New York Weekly. Mrs, Slimdiet—Have some more of the mackerel, Mr. Boarder?” Mr. Boarder—‘‘No, thank you,” “Have a piece of the liver?” , thank you.” low strange you are! Why, I am so ex- travagantly fond of mackarel and liver I could eat them all the time. Perhaps you are late ‘this morning, and must hurry?” “Yes, Lam a little late, Good morning.” “Jane!” ine—“Yes, mum.” “Mr. eee down town. You can broil me that piece of tenderloin now.” How Mary Stu art 1 Stuart Looked. From the Loudon Truth, I was the other day looking at the varions portraits of Mary Stuart at the new gallery in Regentstreet, Allowing that the colors have faded, and that she might have had a good beth Strobel yesterday obtained a rule Fee complexion, it isclear, by the concurrent testi- tomac rail ing the Baltimore and Pot railroad to | mony of all the portraits, that she could not show cause b; i be enjoined ing up Virginia avenue in ——_ $1.25 to New Yorx.—This is the addition to the or: leaving B. and O. depot ly at 4:15 p. m., Hiving “t Kew York 9:55 p. m. Serteae and O. vestibule coaches on same ordinary ticket fare is other B. and O. express time table in this paper. WALLS MUST BE POROUS. Some Interesting Points From Professor Fava on the Sanitation of Dwellings. The walls of lecture room 17 of the Colum- | bian university were peculiarly decorated last night. They were covered with huge diagrams ascending from the floor to half the height of the room, and representing all the most remote places in a dwelling, as well as other ones more interesting from the point of view of a Lenten stomach—kitchens and pantries. They all showed sections with the runs of the principal drain pipes, and blue and black arrows, evi- dently intended to show the currents of good and bad air, striped fantastically through the openings of doors, out of pipes and down into the frying pans, and into other similar places where you least desired to see them. These diagrams were destined to illustrate the lecture of Professor Fava on “Sanitary sci- ence,” this lecture being the third in the series delivered to the advanced students of the school of civil engineering,-and which, by courtesy of the president of the faculty, has been opened to the public. DAMP WALLS. The subject of the evening was the sanita- tion of dwellings. Prof. Fava proceeded to prove that what we commonly understand as a walls” is the product of two defects equally avoidable as well on the part of the professional expert engaged on the work as on the part of the public. If the site of a home, he said, is selected, instead of on solid dry ground, on a wet subsoil, then many precau- tions must be taken, the neglect of which is paid dearly by the joss of health and of life of the indwellers. A solid, deep foundation of impervious material is require: An air space around and beneath the house must be pro- yided, the space around the house being filled in, after the drying of the foundation wall: with loose material. allowing the drainage of the surface water into a stratum below the found- ation walis. If the subsoil itself is impervious, like clay, then artificial under-drainage should be established. If any one of these rules is neglected, as the wails themselves are porous, they will suck in the water through capillarity, as a piece of sugar does when held with one end into a cup of coffee, and the whole wall will be continuously wet. The sanitary laws should be made to reach the professional man allowing a building to go up without the neces- sare precautions against the dampness of the wails, Another reason which makes a wall damp is the fact of moving inte a new building when the walls have not had time to dry. As soon as we move into a house we create moisture therein, and if the wall is not dry enough in advance to be able to absorb this moisture, and give it partly out into the outer air, according to how the atmospheric conditions may be,then the circular ere of condensation and evap- oration inside of the room will take place. , Prof. Fava says, must be porous, They must have the faculty of absorbing water and giving it ont again. Impervious walla, such as are made out of slags in emelting districts, or entirely of glass, as is some- times | sugnested, would; te & fallacy unless they are of such dimensions as to con- taina much greater quantity of air than an ordinary house can contain. As they do not allow any vitiated air to pass through the walls, they retain in the room all noxious gases pro- duced by the in-dwellers through respiration and perspiration, the vapor produced by the water used in washing and cleansing, and the exhalations from the different waste-pipes. A FEW SIMPLE PRINCIPLES, Prof. Fava deduced the following as a few simple principles: Dry walls are requisites for health, damp walls are causes of disease. A wall is dry when it has ventilation on both sides and air in the very middle of its bricks and mortar. Porous substances are necessary to secure good wall ventilation. A dry wail allows air to pass through, thus fostering the change of atmosphere in the room. Damp walls prevent this passage. A house should never be occupied before its walls are satis- factorily dry. A house occupied against this rule is, on account of the humidity created in it by the inhabitants, prevented forever from drying. Walls built’ on adry foundation and exposed to the motion of the air will dry, ac- cording to the months of wind or quiet, more or less rapidly, on an average, in three or four months after plastering. Internal heat, pro- duced by stoves, fires, gas, &c., causes motion of the ‘air. Appliances for producing heat with their pipes and flues are therefore good ventilators. Porous walls evaporate greatly from the external surface, where they are con- stantly swept by air in motion, while walls f impervious material cannot let out the humidity deposited on their inner surface. If walls are sufficiently dry before the house is in- habited the humidity of the atmosphere of the rooms is never sufficient to saturate them thoroughly, and a comparative dryness of the dwelling is insured in all cases, maintaining a healthful atmosphere therein. Chimneys, doors, and windows are good ventilators, and the best ventilator in the house is the hall. It is there- fore a mistake to make halls so narrow that two people can hardly pass at the same time, ex- cept when the narrowness of the building lot does not allow otherwi: GEOR West Srreer Pressyrentan Cucrcn.—The meeting of the members of the West-street Presbyterian church held last night was largely attended. Mr. William Dougal presided, and Mr. A. Greenlees acted as secretary. Various reports were read showing the church to be in a good financial condition. The following trustees were electe essrs, J. Taylor Motter, William D, Brace, William M. Dougal, Levin 8. William W. Winship, Charles Becker, STOWN. | Robert B. Tenney and 8. Thomas Brown. About #800 has been raised for a new organ. Tue Fuxerat of the late John Gibbons, whose death was mentioned in Tuesday's Star, took place this morning from his late residence, corner 29th and M streets. Requiem mass was celebrated over the remains at Trinity (Cath- olic) church; after which, the body was borne to Holy Rood cemetery, where the interment took place, A Hote IN THE SrrEEt.—There is a hole in the middle of 32d street, near the corner of P street, which occasions considerable complaint from dyivers and owners of carriages and other vehicle: ImPRoveMENT.—Messrs, Gaskins & Harper, contractors, are erecting, on K @rect above 32d. street, for Mr. Robert Arlow, two two-story brick dwellings, each to contain five rooms, Gnars Recrrrs,—Schooner Kitty Ann ar- rived yesterday from Alexandria with 800 bushels of wheat for G. T. Dunlop. ‘TEMPERATURE AND ConpITION oF WATER at 7 a.m., Great Falls: Temperature, 52; condition, 33; receiving reservoir, temperature. 58; con- dition at north connection, 33; condition at south connection, 33; distributing reservoir, temperature, 50;'condition at influent gate- house, 36; condition at effluent gate-house, 36. genusiebec~ beac A whirlwind visited Baltimore last evening and unroofed a number of houses and blew down chimneys, ‘The schooner Nellie was cap- sized in the Patapsco and wrecked. The crew were saved. “a RR OO. Y A R 9°90 AA ERE 9 9 y AA k EE “oo 4 tun ER OA Bt HORE ge EF AA BG ERE fee BBB A A OK OK OWL GN NN GGG PPP Wow WwW DDD p= ey ro b-§ 5B B B R ad www B 3 EE ae P oo «WW Bop Eee = e ABSOLUTELY PURE, This powder never varies A marvel of purity, strength, and wholesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low-test, short-weight alum or phosphate powder. Sold only in cana, MoxaL Bax- ING PowvER Co,, 106 Wall street, N. ¥, dan] ?-m,tu,that D. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1889. |Yoo Nexo Ir Now | To impart strength and give a feeling of healt and | Visor throughont the system, there is nothing equal to Hood's Sarsaparilla. It seems peculiarly adapted to | overcome that tired feeling caused by change of sea- | Sn, climate or life, and while it tones and sustains the | system it purifies and renovates the blood. We ear- nestly urge the large army of clerks, bookkeepers, teachers housewives, operatives and others who have been closely confined during the winter, and who need A GOOD SPRING MEDICINE, ‘to try Hood's Sarsaparillaxow. Don't delay. “Every spring for years I have made ita practice to take from three to five bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla, ‘Decause I know it purifies the blood and thoroughly cleanses the system of all impurities. That languid feeling, sometimes called ‘spring fever,’ will never visit the system that has been properly cared for by | this never-failing remedy.”—W. H. LAWRENCE, Edi- tor Agricultural Epitomist, Indianapolis, Ind. PURE BLOOD. “For years at irregular intervals in all seasons, I suffered the intolerable burning and itching of blood poisoning by ivy. It would break out on my legs, in my throat and eyes. Last spring I took Hood's Sar- ‘saparilla, as a blood purifier, with no thought of it as a special remedy for ivy poisoning. but it has effected permanent and thorough cure."—CALVIN T. SHUTE, Wentworth, N. H. HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA. Sold by alldruggists. $1; six for 85. Prepared only by C. 1. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass. 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR. CITY ITEMS. Special For a Few Days Only. Prior to the arrival of our immense stock for spring wear, we have concluded to make room and clear out a great deal of stock we now have on hand. Will mention a few specialties only: Ladies’ hand-made $4 Dongola Butt., 22.25. Ladies’ hand-made #3 Dongola Butt., $2. _ Ladies’ French tanned stock, regular price 4, $2.75. J, & T. Cousins’ 23 Button, now go at $2.25, J. & T. Cousins’ $4 French Dongola Butt., now go at $2.90. Misses’ Spr. Heels, J. & T. Cousins’ make, regular price $2, now $1.65. Child’s Shoes, 5-8 and 8-11. from 50c. and up. Gents’ Calf Lace, Cong. and Button, seamless and soled, regular price $2.25, now $1.60. Gents’ Fancy Tops and Sharp Toes, regular price £2.50, now 81,85, Boys’ and Youths’ Shoes from 98c. up. Call and see our entire stock. We can show you more than now write you about. Call early to avoid the rush. Money refunded to dissatisfied purchasers. Boston Suor House, H. Goxpsters, 912 7th st. n. w., bet. Land P. 8.—Sign Blue Slipper. apt-6t Consols. Consols. Consols. Advise your lover, your son, father, or brother to save his health and smoke all tobacco Con- sols Cigarettes. Pure and unadulterated. 1t Go, Go, Go, 924 7thN. W., for Easter bargains. Young's new Boston 5c. store. api-3t New Improved Sewing Machines $20 up at Domestic office, 7th and H.C. AvER- BACH, apiaé A_ New and artistic color and finish in Leather Goods, Imperial Copper. Look at the display in our large window. Boston Variety Store, 705-707-709 Market Space. Samira & WaRDWELL. 20 Per Cent Discount on Domestic Sew- ing Machines at the old stand, 905 F st. n.w. Allasonic Temple). ap2,4,6 Phillips’ Digestible Cocoa, A very nutritious drink for children. Geo A New and artistic color and finish in Leather Goods, Imperial Copper. Look at the display in our large window. Boston Variety Store, 705-707-709 Market Space. ap3-3t ap3-3t Surrn & WaRDWELL. Trunks and Satchels. Largest and cheapest line of Trunks and Sat- chels in the city; over 250 to select from. We can save you from #1 to #2.50 on every one you buy, as we have no extra expense in keeping them, Give us a trial. Boston Suoz House, H. Goipsters, No. 912 7th st. n. w., bet. I and K. P. 8.—Sign Blue Slipper. aps-6t Cut Prices for This Week. @4 ladies’ hand-sewed dongola button, all shapes, $2.25; =3 ladies’ French dongola, all shapes, $2.15; ladies’ dongola button, always #2.50, cut price $1.90; ladies’ soft and easy fit- ting #2 button, cut price $1.48; ladies’ soft don- gola patent leather tips at $1.15; youths’ but- tons, always #1.25, cut price 98c.: youths’ lace all-solid, always $1, cut price 75c.; boys’ and youths’ in better grades at prices in proportion to the above. Children’s kid spring heels, 8-11, 60c.; better grades 75c., $1 and upward. Soft, bright dongola child’s patent leather tips, spring heels, #1. Misses’ kid spring heels, ways 31.25; cut price 98c, Misses’ spring heels pebble goat, always $1.25; cut price 98c. Men's shoes, all shapes and all styles, at prices no shoe house in the city can equal.’ Call and see for yourself. Boston Suoe Hovse, H. Goupsrery, Proprietor, ith st. n.w., bet. I and K. 9127 A New and artistic color and finish in Leather Goods. Imperial Copper. Look at the display in our large window. Boston Variety Store, 705-707-709 Market Space. Sara & Warpweii. Peerless Dy Are the best. Sold by druggists, For Bright, Quick Fire clean fuel sed Rt ieee Coke. Jom ja5-6m al-Im ap3-3t m20-3m and cheap, Light Company's N Broruers, xclusive Agents, No. Damask Towels. worth #1.50. HENRIETTA CLOTH SUITING, elegant dress nearly cone yurd anda luslf wide, all pure fine Yoo); 3C PRESENT me Dozen Fine Quality Pure Linen Damask Napkins, ‘wort: @lou, Cty Select one of the above presents with a purchase of 810 or more. CARTERS, 711 MARKET SPACE. Next door to the Boston Variety Store, HEAVY GROS GRAIN BLACK SILKS, 8740 LONSDALE CAMBETC, very’ finest qual PRESENT No. 4—A put of Silk Embrok ne Corsets, wortit 7c, LACK SURAH ee 30, 62, 75 BEAUTIFUL SATTEENS, Freiich styles, 10, 12%, PRESENT No. 5—A Half Dozen Pure Line Damusic De, worth 73, eased HENRIETTA CASHMEKES.extra widedoubie width pure wool, in chi COLORED SI ice Sprine Shades; only 45c, LK PLUSHES and MOIKE SILKS. PRESENT No. 6—A Pair of lurge size fine Damask TYADIES BROADCLOTH, fine all wool, yard and 3” e Wo! anda half wide; reduced to 75c.; worth #1. FRUIT OF THE LOOM Cotton, yard wide. 8i¢c. Select one of the above presents with a purchase of NO CREDIT, but the very lowest prices for Cash. al Sreciaz Goon Tmsas Ix Wrar. PERS AND TEA GOWNS. NEW GOODS, NEW STYLES, VERY PRETTY ONES. A splendid line of YACHTING FLANNEL WRAP., PERS, in three different shades, made Brusque Back with Loose Front and Bell Sleeves, only $3.98. CHALLI TEA GOWNS, in all the latest combina- tions, made Wanteau Back, Fedora Front and Large Bell Sleeves, for $4.98. PERSIAN CLOTH TEA GOWNS, in Stripes and made Triple Wanteau Back, Fedora Front of Cashmere. Another style with Basque Back and Surah Effect, price $11.98. ‘Also an elegant line of Imported Tea AMUSEMENTS. AbPavars GRAND OPERA HOUSE. COMMENCING MONDAY, APRIL 8 Every Evening. Matinees Wednesday and Saturdsy. ‘The Peerless Artist and Universal Favorite, ' RHES In aa attractive Repertoire of ioe Plays, as follows: | 5 1d Week Mi | Monday, Kyening snd Wetnenday Matinee. the Comedy | A DANGEROUS GAME. as... -HELENE. Evenings and Set- ith New Cos- ‘ume im Stewart ‘Tueaday, Wi and Tha urday | h “be produced Tues and Appointineata for the First T Tabam, tog, ent a THE CASE V.DAL BREA citi MARAHAKITA’ VIDAL, ‘Even es omedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | o00 RICE, | Evening, Lezouve's Celebrated Play ADRIEN LEcoty ws ‘Win. Harris abd’ S Powerful Company. Seats now on sale. apeat FX ERNAN’S NEW WASHINGTON THEATER, 11th street, south of Penusylvanis avenue, ‘Matinee and LILLY CLAY'S COLOSSAL GATETY ©0. 40..HANDSOMEST LADIES IN THE WORLD..40 Matinees Monday, Tuesday, Thureday and Saturday. NEXT WEEK—MAY HOWARD’ spt BIG BURLESQUE Co. JRERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 723 14th st. 2. Lect Pn. by re a PUTTRAME | LES. | HILST of the | se Subject: “A Bad Acc: Away.” Tilustrated. cation at the office, — ident, Ticke gall | THURSDAY. MONEY TO LOAN (1 approved real estate sccurigy ihraame teat, wae WARNFR & ©0., apt im O16 Pst. now, $50,000 ata "sorennt ap3-3t MOREE, 70 Loan AT LOW RATES OF I: yee In sums to suit, Sodey. ROBERTSON & BLAGEEGETY apt 1515 B street, TO LOAN O¥ ALL KINDS OF PERSONAE Dnata, Sewing Machines as perty. 0m wing utare sige Li i on Stara Un re. Will call. Business strictly confaen: GaOCER WILEEY, 10001 st nw mi y ONEY TO Loan — estate, 1b suns to suit, mb27-3m ER aE s: ap . 300 Fst. mow. LOANS ON & SALE ROVED REAL Jowest rates of inter bo. W. LINkIAN wth and M sts. aw, kGE AND SMALL security op the Dine AL LSTATE, LOCAL on rmy und Navy Acco No pod Necurities, ial Paper, &c x1 ~~ DEMPSF ava New Vi » LOAN ON BEAL ESTATE IN SUMS lowest rates REDFORD W. WALKER, 1006 B at. on. M M )NEY TO LOAN IN SUMS TO SUIT, ar TH lowest rates of interest on good District Kou estate. JNO. A- PRESCOTT 1416 Ft uw, wh23-Lmo elles Buildius, ONEY TO proved i Hp R™ TSSESTMENT BAPE As t AA PEK CENT, PAVABLE IN SUMS ¢100 TU $1,000. SMALL PREMIUM CHAKGED THURSDAY. . ‘ se Ae are &s. -* fea LOAN AY, APRIL § and ON REAL FSTATR. z a ae e 0 _[mh22} THOS. F. WAGGAMAN, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATS. M EY TO LOAN-IN LANGE AND SMALL Chieago Opera House Second Annual Spectacular Ex- | Ml wuus—at Sand percents travawanza, The 1 Ne ) GREEN & CL Sane | wal in CRYST. = ye 4 BELA JING TOA CLIENT TU mE on | 3150,000 cee eS “3, £ 11 PPP PPP Rl de APS, LAMA & ZACHKY, Attys at-Law, Ss L uP P SS Ri whiG-Tiw 1317 F st., Sun Buildin, oo UL tf P P cE | EXDOu BENE LIFE AND ToNTINE Policies Or Prince Prettewitz and Little Cinderella, ge >. tee 150 PEOPLE ON THE STAGE | wrgny ative at reasonable terns App to" a Bewitchine Duilete’” Entrant, rae Superd | WEONEY 10 LOAN ATS PPR CENT SMALL wite! lets! ae | Musi ny 1 : UV Load t " > Scenery and Costumes! Kan 17 weeks _ ' M suns StU percent. Nodelay Chicago, os 4 ks in F. GRAHAM, G weeks tn Philadelphia i a COMEDIANS. GIVEN BY ii Otber speakers . Farquhar, Mrs. Lenora jusical Assembly 4308 bax volunteered a eaten, to be Jed by Prot, Beruays. Tickets, x office open from 2 o'clock day of lecture. | Abserbl j Hon. John ‘M. of of the evening: Barrie. Mi full oreh S0c. Be ALPACGH'S GkaAND ‘OPERA HOUSE, ONE WEEK ONLY. MES. POTTER, Accompanied by MR. KYRLE BELLEW, And under the direction of Messrs. ABBEY, SCHOEF- FEL & GRAU, in Shakespeare's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA. Presented Every Evening and Saturday Afternoon. Regular Prices. March 8—MLLE. RHEA. ees ‘BIJOU THEATER. SIX NIGHTS ONLY. Week of April 1 Matinees Tuesday. Thursday, Saturday. The Romantic Melodrama, HOODMAN BLIND, Written by Wilson Barrett and H. A. Jones, The Wallack Theater Production, The success of Two Continents, Next Week—ADA GRAY. EW NATIONAL THEATER, WEEK OF APRIL 1, Every Evening, Matinees Wed. and Sat. THE NEW FOUR ACT DRAMA, Founded on Mrs. Ward’s Novel, rE apl Dorr, ui Miss Kate Deuin Wilson, Miss May Robson, H. Thowps Miss Ella Morgan, » Henry Holland, Miss Elsie Lane, Mr. J. M. Humphries, Miss Louise Wilcox, Next Week—THE CRYSTAL SLIPPER. (LOBE THEATER, Matinwes Tuesday FI Penna. ave., near 11th st. day, Friday and Saturday. VARIETIES. Night at 8 o'clock. 0 and We. Afternoon at » Admission, 10, 2 SUBURBAN PROPERTY, JOR SALE—DESIRABLE PLACE AT BRIGHT- wood, 6 acres, dwelliuy of LL rooms, barn, stable \d carriage house ; apple aud pear orchard, inevard, fre water, price $10,000. TYLER & RUTIIELFORD, ae poy apl-6t OR SALE. ROO out from shington on Met. it cars, opposite university. High, health fully situated, lots at from. ‘also, tae. REDE 1006 Guear ery preti ‘e tosixc Save Or Jvuvs LANSBURGH’S 300 Cornice Poles, Brass Fixtures, 000 Pairs Brass Curtain Chains, te ) Rolls China Matting, 40 yards of all kinds of Carpets at prices that will cause you to buy. In addition to the above we have to announce the sale on MONDAY MOKNING at our store of all the ef- fects lately contained Maltby House, fur. hishedby Us completely reeks ago, and returned procure the ¢reatest bargains ever : We mention in purt que Suits, Beveled-Plate Mirrors, que Bed Suits, Beveled-Plate Mirrors, 3 pring Mattresses, at $8.50; regular price, Parlor Suits, from 50 to $150; about one-half rates. > Hair Mattresses, 40 pounds, splendid quality, at ch. ) Feather Pill and Bolsters, at 28c. per pound. 000 Bed Sheets, best quality, Oc each. Pillow Slips, best au in at double the money. 0 Marseilles Quilts, of the best quality, at @2 TSe. aptece. Linen Tray Covers, Napkins, Doylies, Chairs, Rock- | hiner Fas Qerore , at remarkable low prices. ‘The above represents a sale of $15,000 worth, and it is bupussible for us to enumerate everyting. TERMS CASH. . SALE COMMENCES MONDAY MORNING AT OUR STORE, 315 7TH ST. mb23-3m_ JULIUS LANSBURGH, WE HAVE THEM IN FIVE GRADES. No. 1 is a Corning Body, suitable for business and Pleasure. It is nicely painted and trimmed, and we guarantee it for one year. Price, $125. ‘No. 2 is a Piano-Box; nice-looking and an honest job. Price, $135. No. 3 is handsome, stylish, and the one we braz about. Hung on full Brewster springs, and cannot be equaled for the money anywhere in the city. Price, 9190. ‘No. 4 is a gentleman's Road Wagon in every particu- ANDREW J. JOYCE, mhl4-lm Kos, 612, 414, £16 14th strest northwest, _muih13-1m* a nbKylVvania ave. ONEY TO LOAN SIN SUMS PROM #500 UPWARD, 41 THE LOWEST KATES OF INTEREST AND COMMISSION ON REAL ESTATE iy THIS DISTRICT. K. O. HOLTZMAN, mh11 Corner 10th and ¥ sis, aw, MOXEX Te LOAN ON REAL ESTATE OR FIRST. VE class security, at lowest rates of interest, uodelay Where the security’ as good. fly 0... Myyo LOAN to wut, Atiantic Buildi a) ON REAL ESTATE IN ANY rf YNN NEWMAN & 00, t and 15, Atautic Building. _ Mo™* To boas a west rates of iaterest ADDISON & LAROOMBE, 3a18-3m° 1504 F st.n.w, EY TOLOANON REALESTATE AT LOWEST tee Of interest, also on ther approved security, THUS. G. HENSEY & CO. Bankers. 1300 F st. a. M Jal 4-3m NO LOAN— 20.000 in sums to suit at 5 per ceut, 20,000 in sume to wuit at 6 per cont. ‘On real estate security Mortwages aid monthly uotes secured on real: bought BEALL, BLOWN & Cv., 3m. i521 Fat. Me EY TO LOAN ON APPROVED REAL ES: fate security JOHN SHERMAN & 00, 1407 Fat. MORES 2e Loa In sums to suit, at lowest rates on estate security. EILCH, POX & BROWN, 020 1427 Peunsylvama ave, ONEY TO LOAN AT LOWEST RATES OF INTEREST ON KEAL ESTATE SECURITY THOS. J. FISHER & CO, 1524 F st tow, FAL ESTATE aT Low- os. ANENHOWER, WEE & SON, 1115 Fat. 805 MO%® To Loan N KI t Kat x Wats 4 Successor to DANI-NHU' We have another Jot of our #15 Chamber Suite, antique oak finish ; alsoa line of better goods thet huve been marked dows to close ont the styles, Our #35 Seven-piece Parlor Suit is the best value for the mouey ever offered. The higher priced suits i @uced to prices that cannot be duplicated. Our $7 Book Case is the best in the market. ‘The Revolving Office Chair at $4.50 is a bargain, Our #25 Desk, with rolling top, is not ouly the cheapest but most couvenient desk to purchase MATTING AND OILCLOTHS DEPARTMENT. We have received our entire importation of White and Fancy China Mattings, and are showing the lare- est and most complete line in the city at the lowest prices, in which will be found the following special bargains 300 rolls White Matting, at yard. HO per roll of 40 500 rolls Fancy Matting, at $4 per roll of 40 yards. 200 rolls extra heavy Fancy Matting, at 173¢. per yard rolisextra heavy White and Fancy Matting, at per y One yard, one and a half and two yards wide Oil- cloths, at 19¢. per square yard RUG DEPA #1 Smyrna Mats, 16 in. 1.50 Smyrna Mats, 18 in. x Smyrna Kugs, 1 ft. 9 in. x 3 #5.50 Smyrna Rugs, 2 ft. 2 each. $4.50 Smyrna Kugs, 2 it. 6 in. x in. x 4 ft. Cin, 61.75 Sinyrna Rugs, 4 ft. x 7 ft., 86 pestry Carpet, 10 ft. 6 in.x14 ft. 64 etry Carpet, 10 ft, 6 in.x13 ft. 2 sstry Carpet, 10 ft. 6 in.x12 ft. 9 0 Tay 28 T pestry Carpet, 9 £t. 6 m.x1% 2 Velvet Carpet, 8 ft. Velvet Carpet, Sft. 8 in, 0 Tapestry Carpet, » Velvet Carpet, 10 ft. 6 inal Tapestry Carpet, 10 ft. e 50 Tapestry Carpet, 9 ft. 4 in.x1OM. 8 in., 812, CARPET DEPARTMENT During the fall aud winter season just past we accu- mulated a large number of reumants of all kinds of carpets, in lengths running from 5 to 40 yds., which we offer at agreat reduction from the regular pricea, Get the size of your room and call and seeus. We also havea Marge number of made up carpets and rugs, which we offer at less than cost, UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT. The following area few of the special Bargains im goods for Furnitare Covering. If you require any gvods or furniture re-covered write or call tor samples andan estimate. & pieces Mohair Plush reduced from €1.50 to $1. 8 pieces Mohair Plush reduced trom 6 pes. Tapestry reduced from 5 pes. Tapestry reduced from #1 to 7 3 pes. Tapestry reduced from $1.50 B pea. Tapestry reduced from #1 5 pes. Tapestry reduced from & 4 pes. Tapestry reduced from Tapestry reduced from # Yds. Cretonne reduced from 600 yds. Dimity at Se 575 yas. Dimity at 40¢. 600 yds. Dimity at 45c. 600 yds. Dimity at Svc. ‘These goods are our own importetion and areef extra value. We wive special attention to cutting and fitting Slap Covers for furniture. Curtain Poles, with brass trimmings, 1c. each. Six (6) feet Window Shades at “25c. each. Hammocks from €1 to 85 each. ADJUSTABLE WIRE-WINDOW SCREENS. ‘Wire-Window Screens made to order. Bicycles from $18 to $32 each. ‘Velocipedes from $3 to 87.75 each. ‘Tricycles from $7.50 to 21.50 each. Japanese Portieres from $4 to $12 each. ‘Spring styles, new and stylish Silk Hats, 5, cae colors, $2.50, 83, ‘Hats in all the ees ‘Agents for Youmans’ /" “Knox” New BH. STINEMETZ & SONS, mnzo 1237 Penna. ave,