Evening Star Newspaper, March 19, 1890, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. FORECAST TILL EIGHT A.M. THURSDAY. For the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, rain or snow; winds shifting to northwesterly; colder, ‘Tue Far is now doing business in their ele- gant new store corner of 7th and H streets northwest with an elegantline of new goods. Kead ad. on fourth page. Ovn Best Boanps, $1.15 per 100 ft.; 6th and BY. ave. Srerxo Lame. For spring lamb and Washington dressed beef go to J. R Kexxy, 9th st. wing, Center market, and N.L. market, 5th and K sta. Groves, hosiery and underwear at Tarton's. Spine Stytes Men's Fine Felt Derbies $1.50 and $2 Extra value. A. T. Lewis, 435 7th st. Sexp Two Cents postage to Domestic Sew- Tso Macuixe Orrick, 7th and H, and the new Domestic Fashion Catalogue for spring 1590, illustrating over 1,900 new styles of patterns for pale at this office, will_be mailed to you free. Frise Lapres’ Dresses (second-hand) bought and sold. Jvsti's old stand, 619 D st. a.w. Tue Praric ane Isvitep to inspect the col- Jection of magnificent pictures of scenery in the Rocky and Xelkirk mountains now on free exhibition in the reception room of Willard’s hotel. Haxpxexcuzers, corsets and ruching. Tarton's, Liver, Brrrisorn & Miter sell No. 1 boards @115 per wom ‘Tae recent disastrous and fatal fire at the residence of the Secretary of the Navy should be a warning to all householders to place every caution around them for the protection of ir lives and property. In this connection we invite the attention of the public to the Harden Hand Grenade, which can be used by any one and which is a quick, sure and reliable fire extinguisher, No family should be without them. Their mod- erate price makes them within the reach of all. Jaurs L. Baxnovn & Sox, Wholesale Agents, 614 and 616 Penua. ave. ‘Tae Cuearest Fer in the market is Wash- ton gas light company’s coke. =<" Jouseos Euos., Exclusive Agenta Bur Youn Coat, Coke and Wood from Joux- fox Buotuens, the leading firm im the Dis- trict, _ Sarr the Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, €81-€35 Masa. ave. n.w. ‘Telephone 787-2 Panasots, sun shades and umbrellas, Tarzon's. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Arzaven's.—Kiralfy’s “Water Queen.” Natioxat.—Rosina Vokes, Harnts’ Busov. asper, the Yodler.” Keenay’s,—The Vaidis Sisters, Music Haut.—George Wilson's Minstrels. Grose Tuzater.—Varieties, Catnoric Universiry.—Monsignor Schroe- der’s Lecture. tr Cuvrca —Lecture by Rey. Gilbert jams. McCsvuex’s Hatt.—Farragut Relief Corps’ Pound Party. Certificates of incorporation have been re- corded as follows: Union Veterans union, Pal- metto club and Fraymore social club. In the Criminal Court yesterday Geo, Carter, colored, was acquitted on the charge of house breaking in entering the stable of Chas, Noble February 17/and taking fourteen pigeons. Mr. Hewlett appeared for defendant, The stock holders of the Prospect Hill ceme- tery have elected the following officers aud board of directors: Charles Schneider, presi- dent; E. Eckert, secretary; Fred Imhof, John A. Griesbauer, John L. Vogt, Charles Graff, Geo. Wagner and August Schmedtie, directors. The residence of Mr. Utho Beall, near Leland, Prince George's county, Md., was destroyed by tire yesterday —— Anacostia Notes. Salem tent of Rechabites held a very inter- esting weekly session last night. The young ladies’ temperance union held their bi-weekly session last evening. Together with other ladies they are circulating a petition asking that no more saloons be permitted to | open in the village. Mr. J. S. Reagun, who is at Asheville, N.C., for his health, was steadily improving when his sister, Mrs. Shreeve, returned a few days azo. Gen. and Mrs. J. E. Smith are entertaining Mrs, Smith's mother and sister at their pretty Lome on Monroe stree A New England Excursion. ‘Three Pullman sleepers, with one hundred New England men, many of them prominent capitalists, arrived here this morning from Boston via the Pennsylvania railroad. They spent the day sight-seeing and will resume their trip south to ‘Vallapoosa, Ga., leaving the city at 11 o'clock tonight via the Piedmont Air | Lme, in charge of L.S. Brown, district pas- senger agent. ——— Prof. Clemons Held for the Grand Jury. Yesterday afternoon in the Police Court after Senator Stanford was sent for to appear asa witness in the case of Prof. Thos. A. J. Clem- ons, colored, who was charged with obtaining | $100 from the § enator under false pretenses, counsel agreed to let the case be disposed of | enator to attend court. | without compelling the Examination was waived and the defendant was held for the grand jury. John H. Jackson went on Clemons’ bond of $300 and he was dis- charged. eens Gone to Attend Mr. Scammon’s Funeral. The Rev. Frank Sewall of this city, pastor of the New Church (or Swedenborgian) society, has been summoned to Chicago to take part in the funeral services of the late John Young Scammon, whose death was mentioned in the telegraphic news of Monday. When the general convention of the New Church was heid here last spring Mr. Scammon was a delegate and an active participant, and he was selected as one of the committee ap- pointed to secure a temple for the Washington society in the place of the one on Capitol Hill destroyed by tire in February, 1889. Although he felt compelled to abstain from active labor upon that committee he was earnest in his hope for the success of tne undertaking and ggve it assistance. So that, aside from the Mong personal relations that subsisted be- tween Mr. Sewall and Mr. Scammon, there is in appropriateness that the Washington society sbould be represented at Mr. Scammon's funeral —— Amusements. Sale of seats for Aronson's Casino comic opera company at Albaugh’s next week begins tomor- row. Three operas will be given, to wit: Mon- day and Tuesday, “Tne Drum Major;” Wednes- day and Thursday, “‘Nadjy;” Friday and Satur- day and Saturday matinee, “Erminie.” Seatson sale for “Ihe Passion Slave” at Harris’ Bijou next week. Rt Rev. Monsignor Joseph Schroedor lectures in French at the Catholic university this evening on “L’Action Civilisatrice de la Papante.”” sev. Gilbert F. Williams will lecture at ‘Trinity church, 3d and C streets, this evening on “English church history.” Farragut re corps’ pound ty and sociable at MeCauley's hall this evening, Irwin Brothers’ new big show, with ail new features, will be at Kernan’s next week, a Gone to Test the Chimes. Prof. Fred Reichenbach left this morning for Anniston, Ala., to give the initial performance upon the heaviest chime of bells ever con- structed in this country. The chime will be operated for the first time on Sunday morning, It is in the steeple of the Episcopal church of All Angels and St. Michaels, ———— The Emancipation Celebration. At a meeting of the committee of arrange- ments for the emancipation celebration held last evening the following committees were ap- pointed: On banquet—W. H. Jackson, chair- man; H. Price Williams, W. 8. Dupee, Capt. W. P. Gray, Dr. 3. A. Sumby, Andrew Belt, RF. Williams and A. H. Farris. On pablic stands— H.P. Williams, H. McDowell and James Washington. On ci Wash: armory 16th of April. Letters were read Gepartment stating. that ail theres stating that colored es who desired to partici in the Lv ped tepeome would be giv —__ Do Not Let raz Daveoist you ey for ve DO 6 dosen,— Adee = MR. HEWETT’S VIEWS. The Base Ball Situation and Washing- ton’s Prospects. In aconversation with an Associated Press reporter President Hewett talked freely and unreservedly regarding the status of the Washington club in the league and the pros- pects for next season's campaign. He ex- pressed himself as confident that the league would not attempt, at this late day, to freeze out Indianapolis and Washington, but frankly acknowledged that it made a mistake in ad- mitting Cincinnati and Brooklyn and would encounter many obstacles with a ten-club schedule. “It is not true,” said Mr. Hewett, ‘as has been reported, that there is in exiat- ence today a written agreement between my- self. Indianapolis and the league to the effect that neither Washington nor Indianapolis would be dropped. Before Cincinnati and Brooklyn were admitted, however, Mr. Brush and myself received the word of honor of every league president that if we desired to continue our clubs we would not be forced out and this deciaration was admitted and con- fessed at the late league meeting. This the sole and only reason why we are in the }leagne today. Neither is it true that I was | asked ore such a req had been made asa business J have been entertained, but since y return from the league meeting I have care- tully surveyed the field and looking at the mat- ter impartially I frankly confess that THE PROSPECTS OF MY TEAM are today brighter than they have been for a longtime, 1 take this view of the case for many reasons, During the first part of inst season the Washington club on the home grounds played dity odd games and won only thirteen. e salary listof this team aggre- gate many thousand dollars more than the club and I quitthe season almost even. | | season we will meet good teams this season, but their average strength is not so apparent, especially three or four clubs, whose strength, like my own team. is cn unknown qi Mr. Hewett places no credence whate’ the rumors emenating from Cleveland but latterly and more persistently from Pittsburg ; that the latter club would retire. There is only one club in the west, Mr, Hewett suid, that the league ean afford to drop—that is Indianapolis, which is in the league to stay and will at the close of the season be among the leaders with & good balance on the right side of the ledger. » work on the new grounds is progressing asrapidly ascould be expected,” continued Mr. He ‘The players will all be here by the end of the week and we will be in trim to meet our obligations during the exhibition season. Of conrse my team is, toa great ex- tent, an experimental one, but a few weeks’ practice will enable me to discern the weak points and there is a deal im view which I be- hieve can be consummated and which will remedy these defects and give Washingtona strong club.” Mr. Zed Sullivan will have charge of the elub from the start and will probably manage the team curing the season. GETTING THE GROUNDS READY. Good work was done at Stand Pipe park yesterday, resulting in the planting of most of the fence posts and the erection of a small work shop on the north side. Mr. Hewett has finally induced the District Commissioners to allow him to move the alley on the west side of the grounds temporarily filty feet to the westward, which will materially increase the size of the enclosure. Tomorrow, the 20th, is the day set for the re- | eke of the men for duty. They will not ave any place iu which to practice unless Mr. Hewett can manage to secure the use of Cap- itol park for a few days, EIGHT CLUB TALK. Ata formal review of the Boston team yes- terday by the directors Mr. Conant is said to have remarked that, notwithstanding all agree- ments and votes of former days, the league will drop Washington and Indianapolis in order to reduce the circuit to eight clubs. These two clubs, he said, had been ruined by the brotherhood, and their men would be com- pelled to join the more powerful clubs or vir- tually lose the records and reputations. That is not at all sensible. Of all the league cities Washington and indianapolis have suffered the least from the secession of the players, The ball field is left just as free as before, and these two cities are not nearly as badly offas New York or Boston or Chicago. To be sure all of the Washington men deserted and some of the Hoosiers, but this did not insure any smaller audience in either of the cities. But for the | pe, involved it would be financially far etter todrop Pittsburg and Cleveland, but it is rather odd for the league magnates to talk about principle in the same breath with hints of agreement-breaking and other shady pro- ceedings. BROTHERHOOD STOCK. Brotherhood stock is booming beyond a doubt. The Thayer decision in Philadelphia Saturday gave it an impetus that has been felt all along the line. Col. Rogers of Philadel- phia is quoted as saying that the de not kill the reserve rule by any me: ply states that we must make another one, “We distinctly said, over and over again, that we had no right to demaud the players to sign an- other contract with the reserve clause in, but we asked them to asa matter of business. Of course they had tne right to refuse, and justly so. We knew when we accepted that contract that at the end of the season of 1890 the players we now had under contract, unless we could getthem to renew it, would be at liberty to sign wherever they pleased.” | at Charleston today. The World's special from Boston yesterday says that Mr. Hart of the players’ league claims that five applications for reinstatement in the brotherhood were received from league men at the recent meeting at Cleveland. One of them, he asserted, offered to play for nothing, and another agreed to pay $500 for the privilege of playing. This is carrying out the playing for love idea with a vengeance. It should make the grasping, turnstile watching league tyrants blush for shame if true, BALL NOTES. The Chicago league club will have to travel 12.770 miles to fill dates, while the players’ clab will travel 9,200 miles, a difference of 3,500 miles. The case is similar with every other club, the national league teams being forced to travel from 2,500 to 3,500 more miles than the clubs in the players’ league. — Exchange. The story about Clements and Gleason in- tending to jump from the league has been nailed down and labeled a lie, Anson continued to from Brooklyn yes- terday, the score being 3 tw 4. The Philadeiphia club will play Mutrie’s men John Ward is in New York. Dunlap is still out of a job. President Hewett has telegraphed Short Stop Gleason, who used to play on the St. Louis Browns, to report to him as soon as possible, ——s DISTRICT GOVERNMENT, PAVEMENTS AROUND GARFIELD HOSPITAL, Several weeks ago the Commissioners. re- ceived a petition from Dr. C. T. Caldwell and | the residents and property owners on 10th | street between 8 and Boundary streets north- West connected with or interested in Garfield hospital praying for the improvement of 10th street between 8 and Bonudary streets. Capt. tossell, to whom the matter was referred for report, stated that the physician in charge of the hospital claims that patients have been caused to submit to unuecessary suffering by reason of the rough pavement that they poke had to be driven over in ror to the hospital and for such a worthy purpose he thought the Commissioners should look upon the case with as favorable eyes as possible. ‘The estimated cost of domg the work, includ- ing curb aud sidewalk, is $27,000. He stated that if this amount was added to the present | ball one or more of the streets now provided for would have to be cut out or the amount of the appropriation increased. He forwarded the paper for the further consideration of the | Commissioners, ‘The Commissioners, after | carefully considering the Terie decided that the expense was not justifiable, as 11th street | is to be paved and Florida avenue between 10th | and 11th streets should be paved at a probable | cost of $4,500. The Commissioners have asked Secretary Windom to forward to Congress an estimate for the pavement proposed on Florida avenue, VITAL STATISTICS, _ The health officer's report for the week end- ing March 15 shows: Number of deaths, 12 white. 67; colored, 54. Death rate per 1,000 per annut White, 20.5; colored, 35.1. Total Population, 25.1. Thirty were under five years of age, 23 were under one year old and 20 over sixty years, Twenty-nine of the deaths occurred in’ hospitals and public institutions. The deaths by classes were as follows: Zymotic, 15; constitu 23; loeal, 66; developmental, Lie bape * ‘he principal causes of death a 'p. 2; cousumption, 19; diarrhw@al, 2; ——, fever, 8; malarial fever, 1; scarlet White hialess 30 white, fenenea Bee etee oh w 4 males, 27 colored Marriages re- ported: 8 white, 6 colored, —_—___ Faexcu Uxquesrionapty raz Eastest —Six weeks’ course of conversation. THE, WASHINGTON CONFERENCE. Appointments of Pastors in the Wash- ington and Alexandria Districts. At the closing session yesterday of the Wash- ington conference, M. E. church, colored, at Frederick, Md., Rev. W. P. Byder of this city and Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, Ph. D., of Baltimore were elected ministerial delegates and Wm. T. Taylor and John Spriggs lay delegates to the ecumenical conference of Methodism, to be held in 1892, A collection of $170.90 was re- ported for the Central church of this city. The committee on appropriation of missionary money reported an apportionment of $120 to the Washington district. The appointments were announced by the bishop. The ministers as- signed to the Washington and Alexandria dis- tricts are as follows: Washington district—W. P. ‘der, presiding elder; Asbury, J. W. E. Bonen: Conta Wea Cooper; aieneser, W. H. Dray John Wesley, Jas. Thomas; Mount Zion, f. 0.. Carroll; polis, Alexander Dennis; Bladensburg, McHenry Nailor; Bowi Joshua Barnes; Brooklyn, J. H. Jenkins; Calvert, D. L._ Washingtor Noble Watkins; Davidsonville, J. son Germantown, Gi lis, to lie set a price on my franchise, If | on °aysuills%0 be supp ty, ; Huntington, W. R, J. William | R. Adams: Marlboro, W, W. Foreman; Bennings, A. Young; Qukvalle. to be supplied: Patapsco, 8. Hughes; Pisgab, H. H. Alexander; Poolesville, Washington Murray; Rockville, Daniel Wheeler; Sandy Spring, L. J. Valentine: Severn, T. H. Brooks; Shiloh, B. H. Nugent; Silver Springs, Benj. Myers; West River, J. T. Moten; White Pi , Robert Wheeler; Woodville, Eden Ham- mond; Lothian cireuit, N. C. Brown, Alexandria district—H. A. Carroll, presiding elder; Alexandria, J. 8. Cooper; Bedford, C. H. Arnold; Brownsburg, M. W. Robinson; Char- lotteville, J. H. Valentine; Falls Church, B. B. Martin; Leesburg. W. H. Jones; Lexington, Jos, Wheeler; Lynchburg, Benjemin Brown; ad of meeting the strong clubs which | Taperty, Sylvester Notmecd: Mudileburg. we were compelled to encounter regularly last | %iberty, Sylvester N serra Gaines ucastle, W, A. Prior; Sale | Johnson; Rocky Mount, J. E. Williams; |F. . Sawyer; Richmond, K. 8, Smith: Roanoke Hy. Sollers; Waterford, J. T. Owens; ¥. Tims; Woodlawn, to be supplied; Thaxtous Switch, to be supplied; Chamblisburg, J, J. Cecil. i MRS. CONDORY DISCHARGED. End of the Proceedings in the Police Court—A Disappointed Audience. “Can you admit two?” was written on a small scrap of paper and handed to Prosecuting At- torney Dumont last evening. The “two” re- ferred to were among the large number of persons anxious to geta front seat in the Police Court at the evening session, where they could hear the evidence that they sup- posed would be given in the case of Mrs. Condory, charged with being a suspicious per- son, There was a large audiencé in court when the hands of the clock indicated the hour of 7, but the court did not convene until half an hour later. Mra. Dr. Condory and her counsel were at the counsel table, and Mr. Glassie, the doctor's counsel, also occupied a seat at the table. Lawyer Smith was present with Mr. Dumont, but the prosecuting witness did not come into court with him. A NOLLE PROS. ENTERED. When Mr, Dumont arose to address the court all eyes were directed toward him, as those present evidently expected to hear a sensa- tional opening argument. Instead of this, how- ever, the assistant district attorney simply told the court that Detective Raff was satistied with the conviction of Dr. Condory; that the con- spiracy had thereby been broken. He had ac- complished his purpose in breaking it up, and he (Dumont) therefore desired to enter a nolle pros. in the case, LAWYERS OLIVER AND GLASSIE OBJECT. The sensation seekers were about to leave the court room greatly disappointed, but Lawyer Oliver arose and objected to this course of action, He objected, he said, becanse he thought the woman was entitled to an ac- quittal. Mr. Dumont said he could probably satisfy Mr. Oliver by agreeing to proceed with the trial. “I don’t care what you do,” quietly remarked Lawyer Oliver. Then Mr. Glassie arose in defense of his client, the doctor, He also objected to Mr. Duwont’s statement, so far as it reflected upon the doctor. Lawyer Smith then took a hand im the pro- ceedings, and remarked that as Mr. Glassie represented the doctor it was strange that he should take an active part in this case. “And I propose to continue to take an active part,” retorted Mr. Glassie, ‘so long as the doctor's interests are at stake.” REMARKS OF JUDGE MILLER. Judge Miller informed counsel that the attor- ney had a right to enter a nolle pros. in the case if he so desired. The court could only dismiss the case for want of prosecution if the witnesses were called and failed to respond. Mr. Oliver contended that if such a course was pursued he would have no ground for civil action, because he could not go into the civil court and say, ‘My client was arrested and ac- quitted.” He characterized the action of the officer as being the greatest outrage ever per- petrated upon a citizen of this city. ‘THE ORDER OF THE CoURT, After firther discussion the court ordered: “Let the defendant be discharged.” Mr. Glasssie, addressing the court, he thought, in view of the action in this case, the decision in the doctor's case ought to be re- versed, but Judge Miller did not think so. “So this is all you have against my client?” asked Mr. Oliver. Mr. Dumont attempted to say ‘‘yes,” but Mr. Smith’s voice was heard above the others and he remarked, ‘That is all for the present.” Mr. Oliver then complained of what Mr. ‘waith had said, but Mr. Dumont said he wa not responsible for the remark made by Mr, Smith. ‘This ended the discussion and the proceed- ings. Among the disappointed crowd in court were many members of the bar and other prominent citizens, eee A RUNAWAY BOY IN CUSTODY. The Reading of Cheap Literature the Cause of His Leaving His Home, There was a prisoner at the sixth precinct station this morning who gave his name as Ernest Johnston and his age as fifteen years, He was charged with being a fugitive from his parents, He did not carry a brace of pistols and a belt of cartridges such as are found on the average reader of half-dime novels who leaves a good home and sceks his fortune among strangers. Cheap literature and a longing to see the world were, however, the causes which led Ernest to leave his home near Knowles Station, Md., many days ago and travel about the country. The last story he read, he says, was one that explained how a person could make ‘ PLENTY OF MONEY WITHOUT HARD WoRK. “Flow was that?” the boy was asked. “By counterfeiting, of course,” he replied. “Have you made any counterfeit money yet?” No, but Iean beat the slot machines nine times out of tei Saturday night I beat them thirty-nine times and didn't get caught once. I haven't learned how to make mone pt in boxes many time: ‘Only once,” was the reply, “and that time after dark when we reached Berlin, on tropolitan branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, My partner would not hop the freights and so we had to ride on foot.” The boy he referred to—Engene Hawkins— Was sent to the insane hospital yesterday Johnston had in his ssion & copy of a dime novei entitled ¢ Sea Rebel or the Red River of the Rebellion.” Ernest said he had not yet read the story, although he hopes he will soon get an opportunity to do so. ON THE ROAD FOR THRER WEEKS, ‘The runaway boy left his home near Knowles Station about three weeks ago. His father is employed in one of the departments here, Ernest says he will return to his father's house falcon wall move into the city. For sev- 1 stopping at a lodg house near the Capitol aed unt week ko mae Annie Snow has by J. Ambler Smith filed a bill for divorce from William 8. Snow, with ali- and Ohio canal has been introduced in both branches of the Maryland legislature. This bill gives power to any of the parties to the cases now pending in equity instituted by the | trustees of the holders of the several issues of bonds to apply to the court for leave to take testimony relating to the expediency of repair- it was snowing. Iwas with another boy, and | Proposed Amendment of the Interstate Commerce Act—Committee Notes. Mr. Cullom introduced in the Senate yester- day a bill to amend the interstate commerce act. It grants to the commission authority to inquire into the management of the business of all common carriers, subject to the provisions of the act, And to obtain from them full infor- mation necessary for the commission to per- form its dutiex. It is ‘mado the duty of ‘any district attorney, upon request of the commis- sion. to institute and prosecute ni pro- cee to enforce the provisions of the actand to punish violations of fe to have power to require by subpena the at- tendance and testimony of witnesses. the pro- The commission is duction of books, . ée.. from any p! in the United States af any designated place of hearing. incase of failure of a witness the commission may appeal to a federal court. which shall subpana the witnessess, and, if necessary, punish them for contempt. Claim that his evidence may criminate a witness shall not excuse him, but this evidence shall not be used in acriminul proceeding. Testimony may be taken on oath under deposition either at home or abroad. A CONGREGATIONAL PROTEST, Gen. Schoficld’s recommendation that the office of chaplain im the army be discontinued has traveied out to Nebraska and brought out & vigorous protest from the Congregational church of that state. Senator Manderson pre- sented the memorial yesterday. It insists that casual visits by clergymen cannot, with benetit to the service, supersede the that more attention should be given the re- ligious and moral conditions in the army; chap- laius should be given more authority, and their reports should be promptly acted upon. A SUGGESTION TO THE SENATE, Since the day when a crazy man opened the Fiftieth Congress with the doxology there has been but one attempt to run either branch of Congress from the galleries; that attempt took place yesterday evening when the Senate was passing public building bills, There were but few Senators—less than a dozen—on tie floor and there were even fewer spectators, when one of the latter arose in his place and audibi called the attention of the Senate to the fact! that the dependent pension bill was a matter of much greater importance than anythin; else now awaiting action. Somebudy pulle the impromptu orator’s coat tails and sat him down, That ended the interruption. THE EDUCATIONAL BILL. The debate in the Senate on the Blair educa- tional bill is nearing its latter end. Senator Hawley opposed the bill yesterday afternoon in a speech which attracted a more than ordinary degree of attention. Senator Moody followed with some amendments to the bill and made a brief speeth in its favor. His state was, he was satiefied, solidly for the bill. Senator Chandler also supported the measure and characterized it asa grand monument of the beneficence of the national government toward the school children and illiterates of the nation wherever they were—north or south. THE ADMINISTRATIVE CUSTOMS BILL, The Senate committee on finance spent several hours yesterday considering the report of the subcommittee upon the McKinley ad- ministrative customs bill. The amendment desired by the importers, that the courts shall be authorized on appeal trom the appraise action to pass upon questions of fact as well | as questions of law recommended by the sub- committee, was adopted. The most important amendments recommended by the subcommit- tee yet remaining to be considered are those relating to the warehousing features of the bill. Another meeting will be held tomorrow. ASKING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL FOR IN- | FORMATION, In the House yesterday Mr. Norton of Missouri offered for reference a resoiution citing that it 1s reported that the Postmaster General has been employing post office inspectors and special agents investigating the claims of re- pubtican applicants for appointment as post- masters and paying for suc! public funds, declaring that such practices are contrary to the law of the land and subversive | of good government and calling on the Post- master General for a statement as to what post oftice inspectors and special agents have been so employed. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Case. services out of the Another bill in relation to the Chesapeake ing and restoring the Chesapeake and Ohio canal as a waterway, the cost of such repairs, | the chances of putting the affair ona paying basis, and other matters pertaining to the sub- ject. I THE COURTS. Pronare Covnr—judge Cor. Yesterday—Estate of !lurriet E. Edward ventory returned, Esta Josephine Newell; order granting letters of administration to Phebe G. Newell; bond #450. Estate of Duniel McInery; will admitted to probate and letters of administration c.t.a, issued to Cosharine:) Mclnery; bond $2,500. Estate of Sidney Mo- Farland; petition of J. G. Crocker et al. for probate filed. Count ix Genera Tram—Justices Hagner, James and Cox, Yesterday—Wright agt. Lee and Neale agt. Lee; argued and submitted, Cmevrr Cov —Jwiqe Montgomery. Yesterday—Atkinson Brothers agt. Newton and Dessauer agt. same; judgments by default, Keyser, receiver, agt. Pickrell et ‘al.; trial umed, Crouxat Court--Chicf Justice Bingham, as Scott, false pretenses, bail to await the action of the grai Equity Court—Judae Coz. Yesterday—MeMahon agt. Lradiey; restrain- ing order granted. — His Shortage is $10,000. 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DRUG AND CHEMICAL £#~ send tor “How to Cure Skin Diseases,” 64 pages, 50 illustrations and 100 testimonials. . ——— PIMPLES, Black-heads, Chapped and Oily Skin Vented by CUTICURA MEDICATED s80aP, ort Fullot comfort for all Pains, Weakness of the Aged is the OUTICURa axtrpane PLASTER, the first and only pain-hilling strenethen- ing plaster. New, instantaneous and infallible, CHANCE FOR SOUTHERNERS. Reasonably Sure of Appointment if They Pass Examin:tions, The civil service commission has been pre- Paring a circular of instruction to applicants for examination for positions in the govern- ment service. Under the heading, “When May in Appointment be Expected?” the circular says: Seven times as many men are appointed from the clerk examination as from the copy amination and six times as many men are ap- Pointed to the departmental service as women. The number of women examined (iast year the number was about 800) is greatly in excess of the needs of the service. During the year ended June 30, 1889, twenty-three women were appointed from the copyist register and four- ding year. The a the clerk list baa The copyist grade is the usual entrance grade While the quotas of the various eastern, northern and western states are exbausted it is stated that those of the southern states, es- inlly in the list of eligibles for appointment rom the clerk registers, are by no means full. The fact is that competent clerks from almost any of the southern states who can pass the re- | quired examination are reasonably sure of ap- pointment, During the last three years seven- teen men from Alabama have successfuily passed, and of this number ten have received appointments and the remaining seven have Rutgers College. P. T. Austen, Px.D., F.C.S., and Francis A, Wiizer, M.S., Professors of Chemistry, Rutgers College, New Brunswick, N. J., say: Analyses and careful examinations of Baking Powders en- able us to bear testimony to the superiority of Cleveland’s Superior Baking P d It is made of pure substances and owder. is absolute free from any kind of adulteration. We it most cordially as an Honest and Efficient Article, and’ one that will give entirely satisfactory results been certified but not appointed. Taking the appointments in the whole de- nental service, it was stated that only one woman is appointed out of every thirty who successfully pass the required examination, OFF AT LAST. The Stranded Despatch Once More Afluat—Who Was Responsible? t system; | Save Your Property From Fire by pro- viding yourselves with the Harden Hand Gre- nades. Eight years of large sales and practical tests have proved that this Grenade is @ quick aud sure protection against fire. Yesterday afternoon the two naval tags!For- tune and Triton, after pulling away stranded Despatch for some hours, managed to induce her to slide backward from her in- clined position, and then she started off at once for Norfolk, which was ber destination when she left the navy yard on Saturda; her distinguished guests, The tugs came back to the city end brought the news. There was ! three feet of water under the water line at the | bow of the Despatch and eig! stern. the vessel drawing thirteen feet, dent occurred just after the watches were No Cure no pay is the motto of Salvation Oil, because it cures every time, Only 25c. 3 Change of Life, Backache, Monthly Irreg- ularities, Hot Flashes are cured by Dr, Miles’ > Nervine, Free sampics at en fect at the changed at4 o'clock in the afternoon, Lieut, Noel being in charge of the deck. He i fore, held responsible for the grounding, but the departinent will wait for a report from the ' commander, Lieut. Cowles, befor ied as to the necessity of an investization. Naval officers agree that the Secretary's presence on board bas nothing whatever to do | with the matter of responsibility on the ground | that he was the rankiag omlicer by virtue of his | ex-officio position as commander of the navy. responsible tor the accident than if he had been sitting at his deak, for he was on board as a mere passenger, Over 10,000 Fine Hats, balf usual prices, cu Hat Co.'s Spring Styles Fine Derbies, | in large, smail and Daniap shapes, 90c, to $1. Best Hat made.#2. 209 Pa. ave., opp. Botanic: Gardens, Plain figures, One price. Siationai <I S LBAUGH’S GRAND OPERA HOU ational Tennis Tournament VERY E! > Mr. CHAS. T ELLIA, the Celebrated G Dialect The fourth season of the tennis tournament] 2VERY EVENING, MATINEE SATURDAY. Hf a susical « in St. Augustine, Fla,, for the National tropical championship had @ very auspicious opening ‘The air was cool and bracing, the Spectators numerous and euthusiastic and the | playing excecdingly good, There were many resent including Mrs, | Harrison, Vice President Morton and Mrs, Morton, Mrs. R. B. Harrison, Mrs. Wanamaker, Miss Wanamaker, Mr. and Mrs, F. W. Vander- bilt, Mr. J. Lorillard, Admiral Upshur, and Mr. L. H. Dull score follows: Preliminary rou with beat T. Wilbridge, P. cock beat E. Ludlow by de A. Goldy, P, 3, GRAND BALLET 4ND Present distinguished people D THE, WOND THE BROTHERS WASHAUEFR, MULE. FANCESCINA PARIS, of Philaaelphia, 6, 4; G. Stuart Smith beat H. Trever beat 5. R. Whittridge beat T. 1,6,4; L. H. Dulles and Rich: ‘iret round—Beckwith beat . , 5, H. Hopkins by detau 6, ards drew ties, Peacock, 2, 6, 6, Frou: the CASINO, New York, Presenting the following Kepertoire: G , 6, 2,7, 5; Smith beat Whittridge, 6, 3, Monday and Tuesday Evenings, the Latest New York Composed of the Premier Artists of Minstreley, joedy and Peacock beat Dulles and Beck- ; Beckwith beat mith, 6, 3, 6, 8. 6, eat Peacock and Goedy, 6, 2, 6, Campbell and Smith beat Harrison’ and W Financier Ives was released on bail from the criminal charges against him yesterday after- Henry Humbieton, a real estate owner, justified In the extent of $165,000 worth of ‘The bail in the c1yil cuse is $5,000, im the criminal case $25,000, On the civil suit Ives was later released, George H. Stayner, jr., and George W. Stryker acting as srooklyn property. The operas on weous manner 88 always characterizes a Casino pro- | oclock. ‘Jickets at the door. Pony Your Buoop When spring approaches it is very important that ue blood should be purified, as at this season impuri which have been ace ure liable to mus _Sale of Seats begins Thursday, March 20. m19_ KREBS aN 3 NEW WASHINGTON THEATER, uluting fur mouthsor even, st theniselves and seriousiy the health. Hood's Sarsaparilla is undoubtedly It expels every taint, drives out scrofulous luanors and gives to the blood the qual- ity und tone essential to good health. Now is the time the best blood puritier, Ladies’ Matinecs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA ‘Next Week—Irwiu Bros.’ Big Show. “My daughter suffered terribly with sore eyes,cansed We were oblixed to keep her out of school for two years. We had medical attendance, but she failed to gain r Hood's Sarsaparilla had cured my mother of rheume- m, aud believing it must be good for the blood, 1 emy daughter try it and it has en- CORNELIUS YEAGER, 412 Eas; Main Street, Murshulltown, Iowa, PURIFIES THE BLOOD aacrore emis UROFE TOURJEE’S EXCURSION. Men's, Boys’ and ¢ ast, knowing tha. concluded to La m19-wKs,4t" “Hood's Seraperiila has cured me of salt rheum, which I have had for years. Tam 40 years of age & piece of lass. wd iny skin is just as I have «x chil- :ything isthe trouble with them the 1 go for is Hood's Sursaparilia.”— Mus, LILLA CLAKK, South Norwalk, Conn, smooth and tur dren, and when Supported by FELIX MORRIS and her N.B,.—Be sure to get HUOD'S SARSAPARILLA We on “a GAME Ui Cakbs: Sold by all drugwists. $1, six for a. Prep = by C. 1. HOOD & CO, Apothecaries, Lowell, Thu and “IN HONOR Bi 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR rota wa Sinks, : Lok MOMALK 'BRILLIA WS ae CITY ITEMS. | AMUSEMENTS. ——— ——= ———— Excellence and Purity. FP®®= LECTURE AT THE MASONIC HALL Pure Rye Whisky, 5 years old. 65¢. qt. SEXT FRIDAY AND SATURDAX, California Wine, atl kinds, 30c. qt. 8 Fumil Flour, Roller Process, $1.40 14 bbl. At 2:30, 4:30 and 8 p.m. mld-wdef2e P._R, Wizsox, 934 7th st. ‘Saturday Moruing at 11 o'clock for Ladies. Subject:—“The easiest to learn to speak is unques tionably the French Language, because of ite uu tormity in pronunciation and accent" CONVERSATIONAL POWER + In the FRENCH LANGUAGE now equally within the reach of all—the least ax well as the most talented for languages, because Tea: How to Speak French has beew rod! das. L. Baanowr & So: 614 Pennsylvania ave: Wholesale Agenta, al Sale.—317 pairs Ladies’ “8, Commou-sense and Opera removal price $1.37, Z, Stkas- ih st. mi8-3t This principle and the four cardinal laws the Profes- ve discovered, recently published Method of liv ¥- common-sense idiomatic, connect t Conversation, they produce results that are ab= J aud Epwaxp P. Menrz's, 1014 Fat, | theabllity to soak in Premch after et? Pte 4SIX WEEKS’ COURSE 50, - FRENCH CONVERSATION. m15-s,m,w&{9e* — ‘ ¥ Cou t Free trial - ir Cards Novelties at J, Jay Govtp's. ees creas pest week. Pee Jessome dally pitet LUCIES BC. COLLIERE. AM, « native of aris, Frauce. Twenty cotsecutive years’ experien es in the District, Tenidence= Us L a me lw AKKIS' BOU THEATER WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, MARCH 17. ‘AMUS KIRALF Comvedinu ap the late Wan.Carietou's Aiusical Qoauady- : ; 2 ratna, entitled nS CASPER THE YODLER, Seouers. ting the ‘With all the forthe WATEK cope. ite tor tl ata vo le Bouquets tor the Ladies at every Pert: 5 uu Hear kil ‘Dances, Guitar Solos, rr w SOMES, . ext—THE PASSION SLAV mid 7 Ot ECT, ‘ot Puil to See " ee v: dal 5 whee 1008 production 1s. the c MALL. : Bolueey karlige a ‘Me Petwamal J.'K'STASBURGER, Mauager. —— Three Nights: =. Monday, Luesday and Wednesday Next Week CASINO OPERA COMPANY. Commenciag: ch ily, Wednesday Matinee, Sale Tomorrow. mig AT HOME. LBAUGH'S GRAND OPERa HOUSE, After an Absence of 8 Years, NEXL WEEK, The Supremely Great RUDOLPH ARONSON'S GEORGE WILSON COMIC OPERA COMPANY, (Formerly of Barlow and Wilson) Aud His MAMMOTH MINSTRELS, Casino Success, Introducing Jacques Offendach’s Militar y Operetta, the ALL THE LATEST SONGS COMPOSED BY WASE- DEUM MAJOR. INGTON AUTHORS. Wednesday and Thursday Evenings, phecormed scats on sale now at Metaerott's Musie The Sparkling Operetta, Prices 25, 50 cents and at NADSY. = Friday and Saturday Evenings and Saturday Matinee, LECTURES. RMIN — —— = ——- HE ALPS AND SPAL tae by Dr. LAFAYEL IE JA NGLisi CHURCH HisToRY. ‘on 1, WwW. ‘b of E from its the orn, — teas Ry Death of Henry Vill will be delivered by REV GIL- N 3 : : u staged in the same complete and gor- | BEM) + Wi AMSat Trinity Church, 3d aud C st ESDAY EVENING, 19th ‘instant, at __STAGE EXCURSIONS, _ veuth st, south of Pennsylvania avenue FAST STAGE LINE AT 2:30 th Sc. round. Drive prasad © thw, O15 LSU at uw. VAIDIS SISTERS NOVELTY COMPANY, arises axain, Now, let me call your attention to the fact that we have left on baud yet from our immense stock of Clothing the amount of €15,000 worth of . "s Clot! , Which must aud will be seid regardless of cost. Aud let me also say to ‘OU Clk Uiue 6 Very Limited, as we wili poritive! jeave bere Merch 25, 1800. If you will give uss a - you ‘gill convince sourself that youcan by Fine Reserved Cars for ess Suit worth @1U for pa NENTAL TOUKS. ve also have scueaper grade, sold et @8.75, we i now offerat $4. Circulars Free to any Address, Fine Dress Suits, which will positively cost you else E, TOURJEE EX. CO. where =. we now offer st @12.50. Frauklin Square, « Priice Alberts, worth #25, we will close out at Boston, Mass, ‘Tonight at 8. ©, Will be sold at Lae be ite All-wool Biack Cheviot Suit, the latest stylen, wort! . Meu's Working Pants, which sold at €2, for 8c. y nm 2. A better grade that’s retailed at ¢3.50, for @2. tne Poetun Oaueesinae see Sara e050, Bees eam nice weg esis vy ovo K ; Also’ Good Pair Panta, worth #4, for @2.26. v 9 3 Rx gs 4 9 2i3e Suits, trom 1¢ 16 18 years, sold st $8.50, Ser py ry Ls as 4 3 = ‘ery Good Suit, worth double the money, for f uidren's Kpee Pants Suite. very fine quality, sold at #h, for 84.12 LONDON COMEDY COMPANY. peaper Grade. All Wool, formerly @4.50, for @2. ju Distiuct Plays at Each Perfornuance. 3 7,Cotton and Wool Mixed worth '€3.50, for pasetey ent Getuscey Bightn, $1530 pair Boss' Kneo Panta, worth 75c., you may E CIRCUS RIDER” and ey ; . “THE ROUGH DIAMOND.” | Gye,out prices will estonia Gow TAS eerie Fria and Saturday Matinee, | at half price. OUND ee ont Bee “'Now, remember this sale will close March 28, 1890, ail INER’s BILL” an, snd to'secure these bargaine you must come at oucd (His ‘art was true “A PANTOMIM, » | ° "GREAT SYNDICATE CLOTHING COMPANY, AMIUMIME REMEARDAL | | ESET SS Vuh and E ata n.w., Washington, D. mae. [xpi Su: re. ig Devs Luods, > 56. LOSSDALE. CAMBIL iuuest quality, 10c. Revi TASK, ti: very’ beet 50c, 3, fine quality. Speciat bare COTTON, excellent quahty, immense FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, 1890, AT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. ‘This Coucert, under the direction of Dr. Bischoff, Will cousixt of choice selections for the Onan, given Lischofl, and vocal numbers A. A rich aud varied program will be offered. INGS; the very % Tickets. 50 cents. For sale at Ellis’ Music Store and at the door. ml5-6t Ue. HENKIE’ HMERES, nearly did a halt Wiue, all pure fine Wool; tue Very best Brow. Vew:: The following well-known First-class Grocers have Leen appointed Sule Agents for the JUSTLY CELEBRATED AND ONLY ‘The Fourth Concert of the Bischoff Course will be PERFECT PATENT SPRING WHEAT — BREAD FLOUR, THE BRIDAL VEILI HIGHEST GRADE mauufectured in the world: by Miss Cora | CHARLES 1. KELLOGG, Masouic Temple. Miss Ruth Thompson, Miss | W. E. ABBOTT, 1721 Pennsylvania ave. andcor. 11 Biol X Gea as | tn GEORGE E KENNEDY & SUNS, 1200 F st ané 1116 Connecticut ave. LX0OE asic att. boc. BiILLIANTINES, wide double — "CLOTH ESS GO Ds, vard man eat WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1890, pure w : HE WOOL BLANKETS, bar es PURCHASE OF ENTITLES THE yOucitasen 10 ONE OF OUk VALUABLE PRES Full Orchestra of 65, Under the Direction of . 7. GV : =. : = MR, FRANK VAN DER STUCKEN Linus: Suonr Wrars Axp Cures aT OHS. ee oe ioe Py a trimmed (best value Works of the following composers will be Beautiful All-lace Wi inthe market). Ouly Imported Mourni trimmed with ribbon.” Embroidered Silk and Cioth Wraps, we iringe trimmed. Prices, respesti ely, 18 ead sleeves. passamenterie and ik, passamienterio sleeves, trimmed send A sa aes e Plain Silk Wraps, V fringe trunmed. ©. C. BRYAN, 1413 New York ave, GuAND AMERICAN COMPOSERS’ CONCERT. of New York. ie it that GRASTY, st 1510-12 7th st. ow. called The Pusher? Aethur Waiting. Prof. Pai . Siucken and Mir Wald will condasr ney San Oe conduct ‘their Louise . ar. ed a rohan of Rew Se ee aren tae Priges #2, €1.50, $1, 75c. Admission 61. Gal- eee ee a LSse. SESE | we EE stage Shey, feel chilly when some of thetr old cus- THIRD GRAND CONCERT, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, ‘by the sBivwer und Biows me apd ag ak