Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1891, Page 9

THE EVENING i. STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C, TH wee aE Z ” ee apps P, ~ FEBRUARY 19, 1891. LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. FORECAST Til. FIGHT A.M. FRIDAY. For the District Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. rain thie afternoon, with sow in the mountain easterly winds; slightly warmer Friday. CONDITION OF THR WATER m of water at 7 dition. ceiving reservoir. e.47. Con- n at north con condition at south connection, 10: distributing reservoir, temperature, 47: ition at influent gate house, 7; condition at effluent gate house, 9. High tide in the river, 4:56 p.m. Low tide in the river, 11-4 5 Lawrers’ Barrys and every kind of pamphlet printing. MeG@m & Waxcace, 1107 E st. nw. Hay, oats, corn, straw, &c., flour, graham flour, beans, hominy, &e.’ C. E. MeCor, 1898 7th st. nw. Haxo-Parsrep Botries for this week only 0 pair, at Dirs. K. A. Doxovas’s, 4 F st. now. Sriexprp Glasses, $1_ Hewren’s,453 Pa. ave. Masrrov Grxorr CHamrsoxe should be in every household. None alcoholi Cuantes Knaemen, W. M. Suverza & Soxs are taking off 10 per cent for cash. Visrr tax Estrin CaRPET CLEAsIxa Worxs, 621-435 Mass. ave. n. w. Telephone 425-2 Tre well-known firm of Jobnson Brothers supply more families with fuel than any one | firm in the United States. For THe Cnorcest Baaxps of sh < brandies and gins, from direct impertations. the old reliable house of Cunts XasvEn takes the lead. 909 7th st. n.w. One price only. jerries, ports, ‘Tex Per Cext off for cash. W. M. SausTER joxs, 919 Pa. ave. rs Carawaa Wine Tie. a gallon. AxLES KRAEweR, street northwest. Fosszxt’s Porvrar Ick Cura is better than ever before. Order a quart for dinner at 1427 New York avenue. Wart Parer, Window Shades, Picture Rods. RW. Hexpxasox, 1113 F st. n.w. Exrma Varre.—Our known, reliable derby hats at $1.50 and £2; fine felt and latest vies. A. T. Luwis, 4 th st. per cent off W. M. Suvsren & Soxs. for cash. ee Quant oF $1 Wutsex for 75e. Jquert of #1 Jamaica rum for 75e. J quart of Catawba, 25 ances Kuazmen, 737 7th st. nw. CITY AND DISTRICT. Arnavan's.—W. H. Cran Natiowat.—Hallen & Hart in “ Haners’.—Charles E. Verner in O'Brien. Kenwax’s.—Gus Hill’s World of Novelties. Mivste Hare.—Stoddard Lecture: “The Pas- sion Pla Wrarp Hatt.—Charity Comedy Company. Mr, Vensox Puack Cuvucn.—“Olla Pod- rida Wasmrxarox L. I. Hart.—The World's Fair. Sr. Lecture by Rev. F.H. o LOCALS. Yesterday W. H. Shipley of Mississipi, on motion of R. D. Mussey, was admitted io the bar. Ata meeting of company C, third battalion, Dd. .. held at their armory last night, Sec~ ond Lieut. J. T. Simpson was unanimously elected tirst lieutenant and Mr. A. J. Robinson elected #econd lieutenant to fill the vacancy eaused by son's promotion. A sand boat of Mr. John B. evening in the Rhode Island avenne northwest. g William Blackiston, residing at Last even 11 Westminster street, in jumping off a cable ear at 7th street and Rhode Island avenue fell and broke his leg. John Taylor, a one-legged whit> man, aged forty-two years, was struck by an engine on th: Baltimore Potomac railroad on Virgini 3d street last night and two of the * right hand cut off. rmody, a contractor, for cansing rivers to drive over a sidewalk on 2d street ast, was fined $3in the Police Court ‘cus Rappaport, Simon Kafits, Arthur J. per and Jacob Shives, for alleged violation f the police regulations, forfeited #5 each in the Police Court toda: a In Memory of Representative Phelan. A special meeting of the District Association of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, of which the late Representative Phelan was a member, was held last evening and appropriate resolu- tions were adopted setting forth their loss and the loss of the fraternity at large by reason of his death. — The New York Republican Reception. e New York State Republican Association es’ Armory last night. The was in New York, as was the nd_ many Senators and remaining contingent tatives, bat 4 time and thoroughly enjoyed the music, elaborate supper and kind pitality of the association. No speeches were made during the evening. —$—— Huantovs Fvs, world’s fair. —Adet. ana ieenises She Thinks She is Wealthy. This morning in the Police Court a colored Woman answering the name Maria Brown was charged with threatening the life of Mrs. John- son of No. 507 i3th street, at whose house she has been employedasaservant. Mrs. Johnson told of Maria's peculiar conduct and of her violent and threatening language. On one oc- casion, she said, Maria, threw a hot pan at her and at another time she struck her on her arm. e court and it ap- wealthy property owner and among other houses the claimed she owned the one in which Mrs. Johnson, her employer, resides. When ked how she came to buy the house she said at she had 100,000, but that her property holder had charge of ‘her affairs and she did care to talk about them in court. Her only delusion seemed to be that she owned property, and when any one did not believe what she told | them she became violent. The court commit- ted her in order that she might be examined as to her mental condition. ——— Injured by a Falling Wall. Yesterday afternoon while the work of de- molishing the Nailor stables and other build- ings on E between 133; and 14th streets (the site of the power house of the Washington and rgetown railroad) a portion of a wall fell on John Hanlin. badly eutting and bruising him about the head and leg. of the workmen, was sligh jared. taken to bis home, 2431 — A Standpipe Filter. To the Editor of The Evening Star: ry householder in this city ean have clear, pure and good water by having a stand- pipe from two to four feet in diameter and from twelve to sixteen feet long. Have a per- forated diaphragm across the pipe four feet from the bottom. One foot from that should be tilled with pure flint, five feet with clean charcoal, one foot of im coarse gravel and two feet of coarse ¢ should come in anywhere uear the bottom, oxtlet being in the top of the pipe in the usual way, both ends to be made perfectly tight. I have hada standpipe like ‘this in use for the last twenty years and I always have had clear, ad pure water. My neighbors said i neighborhood. E. street northwest. sion was that she was a | Jos. Collins, one | Hanlan | Wax attended at the Emergency Hospital and | sn sand. |The supply pipe | FIFTY YEARS AN ODD FELLOW. An Interesting Sermi-Centennial Celebrated by the Order Last Night. Last evening the Odd Fellows of the District, with their wives and denghters, turned out en | masse to do honor to Past Grand Master and | Representative Oliver Dufou | was the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. Dufour's i itiation in a lodge of Odd Fellows. From 6:30 | until 11 o’elock his resid: nce, 2024 I street; was crowded with callera, A committee representing all the lodges and branches of the order in this District, of which Past Grand Master Colledge was chairman, Past Grand Randolph secretary, and Grand Representative Rev. Frederick A. Stier spokes- man,at7 o'clock presented Brother Dufour with an appropriate address, handsomely en- grossed and framed. ‘The emblems of the va- rious branches of the order and a pen portrait of Mr. Dufour added to the effect of the work and madea beautiful testimonial. A_ floral piece composed of a crown, the three links, a sword and shepherd's crook, wrought of flow- representing the various colors of the order, was a beautiful tribute from Past Grand Master James A. Watt of Friendship Lodge. No. 12. A | headrest (the handiwork of Mrs. John Flem- | ing), with the three links and F.L.T. in the | center and on the reverse side the three pillars, | with P.H.C., all embroidered in appropriate | colors, fittingly representing the Daughters of Rebekah, subordinate lodge and encampment branches of the order, was presented on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming. Letters and telegrams from members of the order from all parts of the country expressi of their love for and wishes for his continued health and happiness were read by Chairman Colledge, the most noteworthy of which were messages from the Grand Lodge of Indiana, signed by all the officers; from Dufour Lodge of Indiana, which was instituted by him when grand master in 1853; from Grand Secretary Koss of Columbus, Ohio; Past Grand Sire and Commander-in-chief of the Patriarchs Militant John €. Underwood and Past Grand Sire and Grand Sceretary of Pennsylvania James B. Nicholson. Mr. Dufour was much affected by the reading of these testimonials of estcem. Mr. and Mrs. Dufour were assisted in receiving their guests by the members of his immediate family, the Misses Dufour of Louisiana, Mr. Stier, Mr. and Mrs. Colledge, Mr. and’ Mrs. Fleming and Mr. Seiffert. Animposing feature of the reception was the arrival of about fifty membera of Grand Canton, No. 3, Patriarchs Militant, in full uniform ‘and headed by a band of music. They made a street parade from the hall on 7th street and presented a fine appearance. Mr. Dufour is in his seventy- yeas and during the last fifty years he been an earnest and enthusiastic Odd Fellow. He has received all the honors that the order can bestow upon him except that of grand ire. He was grand master of the state of In- diana in 1851 and 1862 and in 1858 was elected to represent that stato in the Grand Lodge of the United States, whers he was a colleague of the Inte Vice President Colfax. Removing to Washington he became a member by card of Washington Lodge. No. 6, and Columbian neampment, No. 1, and has represented the rand Encampment of this District since 1885 Owing to failing health he will not be a candi date for re-election at the coming session in July. ir. Dufour will leave for the south tonight By to spend afew months in hopes of regaining his health ina milder climate, and his many friends hope to see him return much improved. —— A New Musical Society. The Schumann Musical Association was or- ganized last night at Metropolitan Baptist Church, with Dr. Geo. W. Smith, president; Miss Virgie Keech, vice president; Geo. Ford- ham, secretary; Miss Barbara Maier, treasurer; J. A. Roeder, musical director. This organiza- on is the outgrowth of efforts immediately sneceeding a recent production of the cantata of “Esther” at Masonic Hall, to establish a choral society for the development of the musi- cal taste and practice of persons residing in the District. ‘The association will be glad to re- ceive as members all persons interested in the advancement of musical education. It will hold weekly meetings (Wednesday evening) at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, at 6th amd A streets northe e meeting last night was simply for organization. The address of the secretary is 649 B street northeast. ———— Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Harriet E. Browne to A. Nailor, jr., sub 27, sq. 965; $1.50. J. M. Adams to N. W. K. Horst- kamp et al., lot 10, blk. 24; $2,500, Sophia Jones to Melville D. Hensey, pt. Dry Meadows, 9.40 acres; HA. Clarke to James Dono- hoe. pt. 13, sq. 297; &—. Henry Cheek to Cath- erine Check, sub 8, q. 123; $—. Tt. Fendall, trustee, to H. Ruppert, part 131, W. & D.’s sub Pleasant Plains; £1,222. E. H. Bisley to A. H. Serames, lots 177 and 178, Long Meadows; $—. Edmoni> Semmes to same. part 172, do. Barbare C. Clements to Blanche Smith, sub 1, . 451; $. Virginia T. Elliott. to Warren Choate, sub 83, sq. 238; . M.J. Griffith to Mary Coomes, sub 7, sq. 524; $1,800. F. Hume to Annie J. Fegan, part 10, sq. 393; $--. Same to Catherine Mackessy, sub 1, sq. 858: $—. Emily J. Spies to Jeasic F. Young, pt. 2, blk. 16, Bloomingdale: #900. H. Gussone to J. P. Jack: son, pt. 21, blk. 3, T.& B.'s sub Mt. Pleasant; s—. E. H. Thomas, trustee. to Mary R. Harr, t. 1, sq. 104; $825.32 Denis O'Donoghue to 1 john Quinn, part 21, sq. 534; $1,500. M. G. MeCormick to Washington Lodge, No. 15, B.P. Elks, west half 12, sq. 43; + C. A. Stewart to C. C, Weston, parts 24 and_25, 6q. 288; #. Maria Frederick to Amilia 8. f lot 24, Uniontown; ¢—. E. J. Stellwagen et al. to W. E. Mallory, lot 9, block 3, Oak View: €3,091.14. Mary A. Willis to J. A. Goldstien, eub 9, sq. 790; #—. G. RB. Repetti to M. L. Weller, lot and 7, block 5; 26 and 28, block 10; 8,11 and 27, block 4, Twining City; @—. F. F. Repettj to same, lots 21 and 22, block 10, and 52, block 4, 71,475. W. J. Garratt, lot 117 and part 115 and 116, sq. 981; $1,500. eee More Than Half Seas Over. Sam Guthrie is seaman and was once in the employ of Uncle Sam. He now has a bill against his uncle for $97.96, and if he ever re- mains sober long enough to present it he will get the money. Sam claims that he is a New Yorker and last night, when on the Rock Creek Church road under the influence of liquor, Po- Hicenian Wext advised him to Keep quiet and go home, but Sam became more boisterous and was finally locked up. This morning when Sam appeared before Indge Miller he was as boisterous as ever and when fined $5 he became so profane and abusive that the court fined him £20 for c: tempt, but he declared that he would not cent and went back in the dock saying care a Sees One Reason Why Young People Wear Glasses. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Thave often wondered why it was that £o many very young persons are seen wearing glasses. There must be acause and a very Breat cause. The great cause is exposing in- fants’ eyes to the bright glare of the sun by irresponsible servants, and Iam sorry to say | many mothers are guilty of the practice, no doubt thougitlessly. Let any fatheror mother look at the sun on « bright, clear day; then they can answer the question ’ why is it that so | many children are near sighted. Yours for humanity, T.E pass suet eee A Verdict for the Defendants. Yesterday im the Cireuit Court, Judge Cox, the jury in the case of E. C. Birmingham against Pettit & Dripps found a verdict for | defendants. This was an action for personal | injuries received by means of the explosion of ‘a steam boiler of defendants, alleged to have | been unsafe end improperly managed, and the ease had occupied several days in the trial. esis nahi She Will go to Albany. Yesterday Millie, alias Minnie, alins Mary Robinson was convieted in the Criminal Court, ade Hagner, for housebreaking on January 19, at the residence of Gustave A. Kaufman on 8th street southeast, and the larceny of a | box of clothing. She was sentenced to four scare and six monthe_in the penitentiary at ny. PasL Aire Tae A Divorce Granted, Judge Bradley yesterday made a decree of divorce in the case of Catharine Wilson against Henry L. Wilson. They were married May 25, | 1885. lived eight months in Europe, have one child, and she charged that he failed to provide | for them, and in November, 1888. left her and her child destitute and dependent on relatives and friends. —— Tur Hotel ister, the recognized authorit PE pee ne “The new, ne THE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL RITES. ‘The Services Arranged for Sunday Night by an Order Founded by Washington. The Benevolent and Fraterhal Military Asso- ciation, known particularly in the east and at the west as the “Military Order of Washing- ton,” and founded by George Washington him- self and his military associates of the Revolu- tion in 1798, will hold memoria: rites at Al- bvugh’s Grand Opera House next Sunday evening, at 8 o'clock. The general program has been published in Tax Stan. The officers who will assist in rendering the occasion mem- orable are Grand Commander Harrison Ding- man, Lieutenant Grand Commander M. Emmet Crell, Grand Prior General John Tweedale, Grand Master of Ceremonies Thaddeus K. Sailer, Grand Captain of the Guard John H. Walker and Grand Orator W. G. Raines. The net proceeds will be devoted to the purposes of the Mary Washington Memorial Association. The diagram of seats is at present at the House of Representatives, but on Saturday and Sun- day evenings next, until 8 o'clock, it can be seen at the box office at Albangh’s, where seats can then be reserved. The committee in charge desire that persons having reserved seats shall be in their veats not later than 7:45 o'clock. An exact fac-simile of the tomb of Washington and the surrounding grounds at Mount Vernon has been prepared and will be reproduced on the tage. ‘Ihe Marine Band will be present with ieccs. All boxes have already been re- by distinguished public offici camer area DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. servi MUST ERECT A GATE. Several days ago the Commissioners sub- mitted to the attorney for opinion the papers received by them relative to the dangerous rail- road crossing at Ivy City. ‘The assistant attor- ney, Mr. 8. T. Thomas, rendered the opinion, in which he says: “The condition of the law is such in regard to your right to compel the railroad company to place a gate at this point that I deemed it advisable to confer with the attorneys of the company on the subject, the result of which was they advised their clients to erect the gate.’ Iam assured thjs crossing will be at once attended to.” ‘The Commissioners will wait a few days be- fore proceeding further. WILL NOT GRANT THE PERMIT. On. April 22, 1890, Nicolai Bros. applied to the Commissioners to lay an iron pipe line un- derground from the freight yard of the Balti- more and Potomac Railroad Company on South Cupitol street across I street southeast, square 6%, or from the freight yard along I Mtreet, South Capitol street,thenee into K south west, thence to Half street,into square 645. At sent there exists a pipe line belonging to the hington Gas Light Company parallel to this latter route. ‘The attorney for the District recommended that the Commissioners adhere to the opinion of ex-Attorney Riddle and re- fuse the permit. Subsequent to this the assint- ant attorney for the District said in an opinion that he knew of no law that would prevent the Commissioners from granting the permit, pro- vided the work was done under their directioz As there seemed to be a disagreement in th two opinions above referred to the Commis- sioners requested the attorney to advise them whether or not he desired to modify the opin- ion. The attorney says that his opinion of Au- gust 21, 1590, was intended to overrule any other opinion given on the subject. ‘The opin- ion, he says, which differed from the one sub- mitted by him, was submitted without consul- tation with the attorney. ‘The Commissioners will refuse to grant the permit. NAMES FOR THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS. In response toa request from the Commis- sioners usking that names be given for the two new eight-room public colored school build- ings for the seventh and eighth divisions Trustees Cronish and Bruce have recom- mended that the one on N street between 27th and 28th be named Phillips, in honor of Wen- dell Phillips, the great advocate for human rights, and ‘the one on P street near North Capitol street Slater. in honor of Slater, who Was so very munificent in the devotion of his means for the education of colored youth. ‘The Commissioners have approved the names. a ALEXANDRIA. FARMERS’ CONVENTION. The farmers’ convention at the board of trade roomshas closed its session. The meetings have been very pleasant ones. Before the ses- sion closed President Reed of the board of trade was called onand made an interesting statement as to the prospect of -manufactories being established ir. Tiecnarie to furnish con- sumers of country products. The lates por- tion of the session was spent in discussing the poultry question, pabl in Tue Stan yes- terday. The convention will hold ity next meeting at the same place in this city. BROUGHT HOME FOR BURIAL. On tomorrow at noon the funeral of Rev. George M. Funsten will take place from St. Paul's Church. Mr. Funsten was the son of the late David Funsten, a prominent lawyer here before the war, who represented his district in her congress of confederate states. The de- ceased was born here, studied theology, and on his ordination, after spending a portion of his time in this state, was called to the pastorate of St. Philip's P. E. Church at Atlanta, Ga, where he died. FIRE AT A FAIR. Some of the drapery of one of the tables at the Rechabite fair in McBurney’s Hall caught fire about 9 o'clock last night and occasioned considerable excitement in the room and a fire alarm on the streets. ‘The flames were, however, ensily extinguished with slight loss and the festival went on as gayly and success- fully as usual. ‘NOTES. A number of Alexandria Odd Fellows will accompany Grand Master Larabee on his offi- cial visit to Falls Church Lodge tonight. Judge Norton has bailed Wm. George, in jail on the charge of stealing guns from Grifiith's gun shop on King street. The, steamer T. V. Arrowsmith has been fully repaired at the ship yard here, and the steamer Samuel J. Pentz will take her place on the ways. Mr. Samuel Burch, well-known citizen of Washington district, Alexandria county, is now lying at the point of death. He was for- merly prominent at all exhibitions of strength and fofce. Lately he has become a member of the church. He is over seventy years of age. eigen Georgetown Notes. The funeral of Mr. Heischel Hudson took place yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from his late residence on 29th street. Rev. Mr. Rice of Dumbarton Avenue M. E. Church offi- ciated. The pallbearers were Messrs. Wallace, Brewton, Staub,Bremmerman,Eury and Caton. ‘The interment was at Congressional cemetery. A slight fire occurred this morning about 8.05 o'clock on the roof of the house 3221 O street. It was caused by sparks from the chimney. The damage was slight. Mr. Joseph W. Davis has made a modern mansion out of the old house at 1667 Sist street. A new sewer is being laid on U street between Bist and 32d. ° Mr. Jesse L. Ergood, who has been confined to his rexidence the last two weeks on account of illness, is able to be about again. POLICE COURT MATTERS. A young man named Frank $2 by Judge Miller today for driving over the sidewalk on 35th street. He was arrested by Policeman Bradley. ‘An old man with long beard, who gave his name as Patrick O'Donohoe, ‘was artested late last night and locked up ona charge of being an habitual drankerd, He was drank when Oficer Bradley arrested him. The case was heard in the Police Court today and Patrick wes required to give bonds or go down for twenty days. pamtemee Sse Have You Vorep Yer?—If not, get the 32- page Sunday Herald next Sunday and put in ‘@ vote for some good boy or girl in the contest for the beautiful pair of ponies and surrey, worth £750. ‘The contest will close one week from Saturday evening at 4 o'clock. . are Neale THE COURTS. Cincert Count—Judge Cox. Yesterday—Edward C. Birmingham _ agt. Smith Pettit and James Drips; verdict of jury icaey con Clark; bill of particulars ‘Today—Carson agt. Clark; stricken out and defendant discharged. In re, 8. Strong's will; on trial. Equrrr Covrt—Judoe Yesterday—Wilson agt. Wilson; vineulo’ matrimoni granted. Peterson; demurrer overruled. ich was fined ; ANACOSTIA. ARRANGEMENTS FOR WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. ‘There was a meeting last night at Judge Arm- strong’s office of the committees on Wash- ington’s birthday celebration. The committee on entertainment reported that owing to the absence of the Secretary of War it had accom- plished little toward sect the attendance of. the band and a batter; third but that Gen. Schofield had listened to Proportion with favor and that Senator Hay y had promised his assistance. The commit- tee has invited the following-named gentlemen to deliver addresses: Representatives Gear, Flick and Sweeney of Iowa, Russell of Connec- ticut, Vanx of Pennsylvania. MeComas of Mary- land, Senators Daniel of Virginia, Gor- man of Maryland and members of the House and Senate District committees. Wm. D. Campbell has donated the lumber for the re- viewing stand to be erected in front of the Property of Mr. Petty on Washington street and for the speakers’ platform to be built in front of the new school on Jefferson strect. The istter stand will accommodate about 500 Persons. The Commissioners will be present ‘nd the flag which John A. Logan Post, No. 13, will hoist over the newly erected school building will be accepted on behalf of the Dis- trict by Commissioner Douglass. Messrs. George F. Pyles, Charles Barker, A. M. Green, Charles Walson and H. 8. Petty were appointed & committee to procure proper permits for the erection of stands, firing of salutes and for the Parade. ‘THE PARADE. Messrs. Edward Minnix, George Fowler and Julius Tolson were elected marshals for the civic part of the procession The fourteen Grand Army of the Department of the Potomac, the third battalion under Maj. Harri- son, the United Order of American Mechanics, 1,000 strong, several tents of the Independent Order of Kechabites, Mineola Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men, and perhaps other organiza- tiona will be in line. Herbert Allen has mur. tered a troop of youths to perpetrate college yells in honor of ‘the day. Superintendent of Public Schools Powelland board of trustees have been invited. Visitors will be received at Masonic Hall by the reception committee, co1 sisting of Past Commander Wm. H. Peck, Com- mander A. B. Frisbie, Senior Vice Commander Charles F. Walson and Junior Vice Commander Marcellus. Judge George H. Armstrong of Pennsylvania was elected chairman of the cele- bration exercises, and Mr. H. 8. Petty, late of the seventeenth Virginia infantry, A.N.Va., C. 8.A., wax chosen to introduce him, The public school classes of Misses F.W. Lay ton, B. Buehler, C. G. Brewer and Prineij Petty are being’ drilled daily by Misses Bently and Stromberger that they shall render the “Star Spangled Banner” with credit. LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS. ‘The following is a list of contributors to the celebration: Peter Keonig, Wm. H. Rose & Son, Arthur Pyles, C. H. Weiss, Thomas Gray & Son, H. A. Griswold, W. W. Fisher, Charles A. Rich- ardson, Charles R. Dodge, G. E. Davis, Daniel Shanahan, George W. Fowler, J. W. ‘Taylor, George F. Pyles, Thomas F.' Murray, J. A. Beall, Peter Stangier, H. A. Tolson, Dr. Pyles, B. Bayne & Bro., Dr: A. M. Green, J. T. Fow- ler, Benjamin Joy, ‘W. Marden King, George H. Armstrong, Wm. H. Peck, T. J. Putnam, W. H. Abbott. H. G. Kenner, H. A. Linger, J. H. P. Smith, Talbert & McCauley, Weller & Repetti, J. T. Varnell & Son, 8. M. Fraizer, Charles G. Kricl, James E. Arnold, Allen Anderson, Em- mett B. Russell, W. F. Bergman, Havenner bakery, Big Four Pie Company, Connecticut Pie Company, Charles Walson, Henry 8. Petty, Jas. E. Minnix, Dr. Godding, A. R. Harnish, L. P. Weedes, J. B. Bedler, Mrs. John McLean, L. B. Anderson, Dr. Torrey, Rev. E. Richardson, Joseph Miller, James H. Burgess, J. T. Camps bell, James A: Crawford, A. Kaufman, Roth & Geoghegan, Chas. Barker, Alpheus Davidson, . C. Fountain, Kirby Bros., A. C. Hooper, Jas. T. Branson, J. H. Adrians, Jas. Hawley’ Hiram Pitts, L. J. Grimes, C. C. J. Norris, Jas. Anderson, John Cook, Sake & Co., Atlantic & Pacific Company. PERSONAL. Mrs. Arthur McLean and Mr. Harry McLean of Howard county, Md., are visiting Mrs. John McLean of Monroe street.—Mr, Thomas J. Putman of Maple avenue left yesterday for Massachusetts to attend a reunion of his old company. NOTES. Seven persons were admitted to the Baptist fold last Sunday.—A large number of tem- perance believers attended the M. E. Church Jnst night to hear addresses by Mrs. Barnes of New York apd Miss Gibson of Paris.” Durix the evening Miss Corie Etzler rendered severa songs, Miss Sadie Anderson acting as aecdm- Ponist. Mrs, H. B. Moulton presided.—An- acostia Commandery, No. 423, United Order of the Golden Cross, met Inst night. ‘Two appli- cations for membership were received. Messrs. J. H. A. Fowler and Wm. Crouse, both of Mount Vernon Commandery, No. 440, of Washington, were present. After rn- ment refreshments were furnished and served by the ladies of the commandery. 88 Tae Cause Or Rarvwarisu. An acid which exists in sour milk and cider. ealled lactic acid, is believed by physicians to be the cause of Theuznatisin. Accumulating in the blood, it gttacks the fbrous tissues in the joints and causcs agonizing pains. What is needed fs a remedy to neutralize the acid, and to so invigorate the kidneys and liver thht all Waste will be carried off. Wecan honestly recommepil Hood's Sarsaparilis for these purposes.: It has cured others of rheumatisin and it will cure you. WONDERFUL PROPERTIES. “Ihave taken Hood's Sarsaparilis and found it ex- cellent for rheumatism and dyspepeis. I suffered for many long years, but my complete recovery t» due to Hood's Sarsaparilla. Irecominend it to every,one be- cause of ite wonderful properties as a blood medicine." JOHN KULLAAN, tham street, Cleveland, Ohio, INFLAMMATORY REEUMATISM. “I just want people to know that we think Hood's Sarsaparilia the best remedy for inflammatory rheuma- tism in the world. My husband had this terrible af- fection tor two years, and Hood's Sarsaparilla helped him more then anythingelse. Iam always glad to tell what Hcod's Sarsaparilla has done.”-MRS. F. AT- KINSON, Salem, Ind. N. B.—Be sure to get HOOD’S SARSPARILLA . Sold by all druggists, @1:nix fores. Prepared only by C. I. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. 1 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR. Trea: Iron: Ince SCRATCH! SCRATCH! SCRATC? ‘This is the condition of thousands who suffer days of iuisery and nights of sleopless agony from itching, bleeding and burning eczemas and otber skin tortures ‘and who live in ixnorance of the fact that a sinile ap- plication of the CUTICUKA REMEDIES will afford instant relief and point to a speedy, permanent and | economical cure. + Panvoxaste Pure. THAT WE ARE PROUD OF OUR NEW STYLES IN SPRING OVER- (COATS18 PERFECTLY NATURAL, AS THEY ARE, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, THE HANDSOMEST AND MOST ARTISTIC GARMENTS EVER 8EEN IN THIS CITY. IF YOU AREREADY TO PURCHASE. ONE YOU CAN EASILY GET SUITED HERE, AS WE HAVE QUITE A LARGE ASSORTMENT AND MORE. ARE ARRIVING EVERY DAY. ALL OF THEM BEAUTIES. oF HOW WELL ARE YOU SUPPLIED WITH TROUSERS? COULD You NoT USE ANOTHER PAIR? WE HAVE A SPLENDID VARIETY OF GOOD, RR- LIABLE TROUSERS, IN NEAT PaT- ‘TERNS, AT VERY MODERATE PRICES. |, PARKER & CO., AMERICAN CLOTHIERS, 8.2. COR. SEVENTH AND D STS. N.W. fel7-20 The New Are ready in advance, Spring Derbies, and We've got them all. Hexay Praxc & Sox, it One Price, cor. 7th and D. The Jubilee isa fect or. — Proval and to be honed free. WaLronp's 1 See Our 20c. Drews Forms. Orraxmemcs's, n ALBAVGR’S, February 26. 27, 8 and March 1. 1801 Reemions at 10 30. Jam You should use Cleveland’s Baise Because: It is not only free from Lime and Alum, but also from Ammonia and Tartaric Acid. Because: The materials used are the best that science can’ produce and are beyond question perfectly wholesome. : 514 9th st. nw. Go To World’s Fair, W. L. 1. Ai * and get a souvenir made while you wait on Domestic Sewing Machine by electricity. fe Ladies? and Children’s Hair cutting and pooing a specialty. S. Huxten, 72 7th oh now. fel4-st* Special Sale of 75 Cases Wine from Patras, Greece. Absolute \ ALBAUGW'S OPERA HOUSE, February 22, 23, 94, 25. Sqeions at 10.30 em. and 745 p m Stinday service, February 22. at 3 Camerite (Claret). CHAMLES Knarwen, felt-iw 7th st. nw. Sewing Machines of all makes ired and warranted at OPrENHEIMER's, 514 th st. aw. it Mourning Goods of the best brands. ‘Ten Per cent off fgr cash. Ja2o-tt Fits, Spasms, St. Vitus Dance, Drunken- ness, Opinm Hubit cured by Dr. Miles’ Nervine. Free samples at 4 Mentz’s Davo Stone, 1014 F st. : “ = rity and importation pm Pree Because: All the ingredients are plainly uaraniced: Tearing bo the ame. “Troma | 3 ee arsed ea ese printed on every label; information which other et bottle Sings adeno” = ES = Be lavrodaphne (Port Wine) Of srason ticket at 1408 G street uatil the eve manufacturers are afraid to give. Achaier (Sherry Wine). By Er ye Fo, 8a oe Speed ou “ee a Cry = Te DDARD TRA. CreveLanp Bakinc Powner Co., Dr. C. N. Hoacrann, President, Fight Ex New Yorn. Laxssurcz & Bros Excervixe Exrrcrattoxs aT BUDGET OF feats Lor the lectures of 1 ita iF NSO el ove ame : sommece & kiverbeaia, Don’t you know! Why get a bottle of Sal- COMMERCIAL MEWS. vation Oil; it will cure toothache at once. 4 PETRA Me ae ox sartnpal, Feb. ol AT 2 A Slight Cold, if neglected, often attacks the lungs. “Brown's Bronchial Troches” give = Giving the inst opportun'ts’ to bear MANY INTERESTING ITEMS CAN BE FOUND bniliant ecturer on DURING OUR SPECIAL EMBROIDERY Our sacrifice sale of Colored Silke previously an- | sure and immediate relief. Sold only in boxes. Sonw ake SALE! nounced in these columns tn point of quantities dis- » LAXD oF vet's posed of has exceeded our most sanguine expectations. ie “= with - . - Beautiful patterns at 5 cts. per yard, worth... What's left will be closed at the following prices name Perchasing ty. the Bow Home. | “itwrred seat Stee = CPS 2 **Summer Silke” in stripe and plain colors, formerly oe T 7% “+ a 5c. and G2ige., now 25e. ew Ton or “ ‘i ee Lae ous drink for children. 6 belie “3 on “ formerly 75c., 873¢c. and $1, no Blank Spreads and Quilts.—Ten | * ARKIN: BIJOU THEATER. off for cash. 919 Penn. ave. = Extra Heavy “Gros Grain Silks." Among this lot W. M. Snvstex & Sons. P. Harris, RL. Britton and T. F. Deam, are some light evening shades as well as all the desira- Proprietors and Managers, Week Commencine Monday, February 16. Thor Tusiwent Irie “Actor, CHAS. ERIN VERNER, In the Beautiful Tris cent mnt A NEW INVOICE OF FINE LACES FOR UNDER- WEAR WERE UNLOADED. TODAY THE PAT- TERNS ARE‘ODD BUT BEAUTIFUL. THE LA- Aa Invention Making Sewing a Pastime, Wheeler & Wilson's New High Arm No. 9. It charms on sight. Its use enraptures. ‘The **Darnasee Silks," formerly $1.50 and @1.75, 8, s Office 437 9th strec' wen ‘SHAMUS O'BKIEN.” DIRS OF WASHINGTON CAN HAVE THEIR | yourchoice at 6c. a 437 9th strect northwest. all-te pay = x PICK. Encouraged by your generous response and appre- Pe ng Fy ? ciation we have decided to close out in addition to the AMUSEMENTS. ae ab eae One bee 2 OUR SPECIAL SALE above lot all our Figured **China Silks.” = OF. SHELDON’, 1008 F ST. N rae Leo MUsic HALL only strictly first-class dancing academy ta Wash, <a , or ton. A full corps of efficient aamintante TONIGHT. ~ ‘Thursdays and urdays = Send LADIES’ MUSLIN AND CAMBRIC UNDERWEAR axeeehan a eer Still seems to attract. We have since placed with the ay ay 008 LECTURES. regular line @ Special Sample Lot purchased by our x “we 8 — buyer, consisting of # finer but more limited assort- By mye Sof = TOXIGHT AT 8 AND TOMORROW, Botice u ment of Sterisoamer CHAKLES MACALES TEC THE PASSION PLAY whart, foot of 7th st. '» O&O ™ talon GOWNS, CHEMISE, DRAWERS, SKIRTS, hg Dasima ieee gees oo) (Of 1800 at Ober-Ammerzau, Sestincon st 3 pa Saeed att ‘ Satunay Matinee, Extra, VERNON. includtar admission c Long and short, and CORSET COVERS. ‘The prices econ tana NORWAYX, ‘Elegant cote me the ‘Castes! = Tange from $1 to $2. at Su, go LAND OF THE MIDN ee, Soaihg ale a WAMSHTALE am 8 3 6% Admission Oe. Reserved seats 50, re . vant trie, EXTRA SIZE cowaae rom: STOUT LADIES. M4 gs 9 = 3F Ein Go. hr Bo ave to MEARE Copia at B ———————— ee STAGE EXCURSIONS. EMITS TALLawe CuAcH S13 Lith ‘Made of soft muslin, fine tuck yoke front, plaited yoke back, full sleeves, trimmed around neck and sleeves with embroidery. Extra length. This gown is made up for us expressly. It is an idea of our own and fs positively ope of the best fitting gowns in our Place, and for the nominal price of @1.19. ENT. The Sumner School Cadets requrs: the pleasure of the public te attend’ a grand catertaiminct Fiven Wy e Nubmer Schoo! at the Cathuite Benefic Mall, isth st. bet. Lend M ste. nw a ‘The reason of our gratifying success in the sale of these Silks is plain. ‘Ibe people of this community ‘well know when we advertise a bargain they invariably find the articles exactly as represented. We advise an early inspection, as the prices we've named are sure to create a spirited demand. LAND LRAT as Kound trip, drlimston, 10 * Howe, 0am... TONIGHT AT 8, LECTURES. eRkGMATminEaa aor —— ONLY MATINEE SATURDAY, sTUs = MK WM. i HOP OON EXMIBILION AT ihh VM A full line of extra sised Drawers, Skirt, Chenieo and JOHNSON & LUTTRELL’S oo BRR, A RN x A. Lay New Yorkave.. Prday, Xetruary 3. 6 Corset Covers. Wecan fit any of you. Try us. We ie RA NNN kr Honal Sunday choot Lesson trom Sapuary" to Sly papper say canes a Ree Popular Priced Dry Goods House, PARR ERE. Sg Fe Murray. Tickets, compitmentats” at of underwear, so very often overlooked. Aided by his entire Company from the, Star Theater, “a7 8 ear tie Tatacwent ‘713 Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts. Bae er [sss Sr samo brooks, ARTISTIC ENGRAVING. — ‘We enztave Visiting Cards, F Menu Cards, URNITURE, Wedding Invitations, Tea ond Dinner Invitations, CARPETS, February 2 eur Anniversary Notices and D DU AL. oe ‘Within nal bik Ct Blevated bin teria: Sina Work BAPERIES, TAN RUE WET Te Semaine onrnone ‘We continue engraving a Copper Plate with your cera ELEVENTH STREI aipved bute! name and 50 canis Tis week—Ladies' Matinee Satuntay. FOR 86 CENTS. "BABY CARRIAGES, | SCO UU 955q ars All orders executed in twenty-four hours if desired. if Sook Eos BE Mail orders carefully filled. — GG Sys5 Bana Firethtt fdr Engraving Department. ene Ete sinc SCHOOL HOSIERY FOR CHILDREN. ABBITT HOUSE WASHINGTON. D.C. re WORLD OF WOVELTIES. Next ‘To enjoy the comforts and conveniences of life—in ‘the midst of a happy fainliy—without the expenditure Good strong Hose for 25c. pes pair. A much better fel16-6t_HOWARD BIG Bi UE CO. VINTER RESORTS. quality 3 pairs for ® <2 ee Se NEW National Tuan —__ WINTER R 2 CHILDREN'S KNEE PROTECTORS, 25c. HONEST TOILER'S HAPPINESS. Every Evening, and Saturda: STA MDE MOUSE, ariawTic CITE, ¥.3.. The Ts always open for guests: nicely warmed throtabodt Are made of strong and durable Jersey cloth; are ad- Justed to the knee ina simple manner and fit perfectly ; they save the wear of man; 4 pair of Hose. OUR MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT Has been contlderably increased. Every facliity pos- sible affordedout of town shoppers. All communica- tions, whethe? for samples or goods, will receive con- acientious consideration. OUR SPRING FASHION SHEETS Are ready and will be mailed regularly to out oftown | WITHOUT BURDEN TO THE PURCHASER, Peopie, free of charge, merely by sending their ad- demonstrating the folly of delay on the part of house- keepers. Dottees Water betue mn buuae. levator. & : felt din, CHARLES EVANS. OK KENT—ONE MILE PROM FOKT MONROE, FGhaite rurnined Laeetboe Se rary TN sastat See Spe a4 *[ SE PERTON, ATLANTIC CITY, N-3- KEN. Tacky ave., ned the Leach ; steaul beat imoders convenien‘es, ‘appointinents Bret-clase , opet il the year. £. WILE. feelin. Jy]. See Waa ak tha’ ‘by the (of thirty rooms. wallery, JAMES HUOD. THIS PRICELESS BOON OUR EQUITABLE CREDIT LATER ON, LATER ON. LATEK ON; Presented by the stroncest farce-comedy company in America. Something new, bright and entertaining. ‘Next Week—Every Evening and Saturday Matinee. MISS ROSIXA oy Ee Et te BK ACCORDS y v y v ‘Its benefactions are yours, though the payments be 3 EK Protracted far into the fature, enabling you to live the k Ee Sst > PEFE OF YOUR MORE WEALTHY NEIGHBOR. Supported by EELIX MORRI! And her London Comedy Company. 3 Separateand distinct plays = 3 HOUSE & HERRMANN'S ‘stench performance, a on . Mon.,Tues., (‘PERCY PENDRAGAN” (new), aR ap CASH AND CREDIT HOUSES, Wed.’ Nucnts {: DOUBLE LESSON," NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ‘Bat. Matinee. “MY LORDIN LIVERY” (mew). THIS XEW Hi 18 THE SEATS EE Thurs, Fr, (“THE OLD MUSICIAN” (now), | SOK SEE ev exane é ww “WIG AND GOWN” (new), —— Sichte ‘THE ROUGH DIAMOND.” —_ Sale of seats now in progress. {19 fe18 420, 422, 424, 490 SEVENTH ST. [NCOLN MUSIC Nikiscn, oe SOLE AGENCY FOR THE nie DE PACHMANN. Tur FOURTH GRAND CONCERT, CELEBRATED WHITNEY CARRIAGES. THURSDAY EVENING, February 26, ft fe7-3m be Fe SS oe he mes } i oe So HEH SYMPHONY SicHesTEa: ¥ coc it a ‘Mr. ARTHUR NIKISCH, Conductor, 3 P he BRE O% ; EAD DE PaCHMARS: F aa Re “od Tex Per Caxr Ore Fon Casu. Including interpretations of Chorts'oy De Pachmana, | HOT! PSST wre crry, x. 3., ‘and closing with the Facing the sea, open In ‘WASHINGTON. FROICA SYMPHONY—Beethoven. new end MORE TESTIMONIALS: We have for nearly two years used a **Fischer Piano.” ives uefininrtion. "WOE ricarsar aa’ Tone, Pectcaaan tt or aa toush, durability and perfect inansnipit ivnot'surpapeed Uy" si other, We are: how rleaee Fistyer "we hearty commced ond tecosreacea the Re3 "ronmene a ne ‘iano tall who want alicia ine sicigos instrament. Pastor Grace ALJ Church. ‘My family have used the Fischer Piano for some time and with yout satisfaction. sui, Bovine ere eee Comz Tome WORLD'S cen A HHT INF: YH be ~~ aie + —3 —— k= YOUR EYE ON THIS. HAPPow Bae. ATLANTIC CITY, ¥. 3. ‘Hot and Cold Sea Water Baths in the House. fet-3m LEEDS & LIPPINCOTT. gig woe perme W. M. SHUSTER & SON8, 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ‘The K. of P. Fair {s still in progressat their hall, 9th st. between K and Lats. n.w. . Are still making a discount of 10 PERCENT FOR CASH on all sales, large and small, end purchasers will save-money to buy their f00ds while the discount continues ‘We still have an elegant assortment of SILKS, MOURNING GOODS, FANCY DRESS GOODS of the finest grades ands complete stock of staple goods, all of which ‘woare selling at the regular prices, and we are only offering our goods at the sacrificein order to reduce our large stock before pur _ * ATLANTIC CITY, ¥. 3. ‘On the Beach with unsurpassed Ocean View. Balt water baths in the house. ‘Send for circular. p _002m_&. ROBERTS & SONS POINT aos vi exDON, ATLA xs Having used the Fincher Piano for five years I take Plessure, in speakine of its ture qualltia.T : ‘visitins: the difestut houses ad ef fturtniuse the different sakes bovore:purcheche Sat yor it is bow inas good com ‘Mrs. M. A. FERNALD. T take: Sipeedy Bettie’ reconmuncdnsen or Merete 20sec mace ‘Comer th and F sts. mw. SABAH BERNHARDT. SARAH BERNHARDT. sa-BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.-GB Depa knees PREPARATORY COURSE OF 10LECTURES | Cs o.7 & Lawwr. ALL GOODS MARKED IM PLAIN ox ae REED MME. SARAH BERNHARDT'S PLAYS quumes, qoennese & Suns tee ' ar BUCK TOWELS. ‘DR. RICHARD 8. ROSENTHAL. 2 2aTham lectures will not only vashloany enate ft- ‘her plays intelligently, serve as an intro- duction into the besuties of the French lanruage and erature. ‘ickets for the course of the 10 lectures, 63. ‘Tickets for the course of the 10 lectures, inclusive of privilege of 10 French lessons, $5. 2 ‘FIRST LECTURE ee = ‘FEBRUARY 94 AT Lectures and lessons three times s weet. ‘Tickets at Brentano's, cor. 1ith st. and Pa eve. Ga a 15 Pax Cexz Discov. 15 Pur. - ON THE .- FEMRST STOCK OF ‘SmORS, SHOES, smoEs, FOR LADIES, GENTS, BOTS, MISSES AND CHILDREN. y.