Evening Star Newspaper, March 2, 1892, Page 3

FOR SALE---PIANOS. res ZAkDoomE CARVED LEG ROSE- 355. 410 yor month until paid for, Com $500 Sew, Stsall Manon & Hamlie Parlor Organ, €22.caah. Eatay Chapel Organ. #90 cash. aid ‘These are quick cash barzaina, THE PIANO EXCHANGE, mhz Foe SALP DURING MARCH WE WILL SELL We and secon t-land piauos at «reat reduction Drier to removal to o2r new larce ste mid. PREIF PER & CONLIFE Si Piano agency. D ORGANS. at the bottom for 0 ver month: sanare F= SALE BAKGAINS IN PIANOS AN We are at the top for quality and Price. or yer pont the and most con:plete stock south of New ¥ direct with the inanufacturer and save the ‘and profit you have to pay a dealer é SMITH. 213-3m_Bra‘tbury Palace of Music. 1229 Pa. FF SSLE—SOHMER PIANOS ARE THE STAND- ard instruments of the world. HUGO WOKCH & CO.. Be <th st. nw. sole agents. for rent, moved and packed. ferr it SALE_ONE FINE TON pTIFULLY Perth teen eee es eee eke 35 can i cost $350. At G. Lt. WILD. 7th st. nw. ts for the celebrated KEAN I \CH pianos. Frees MAGNIFICENT NEEDHAM OR ‘Ten stops. ai co wm ‘swells, bev- Pe, divided couplers, two Knee swalie, be Oricinal price. Mourhiy pay: mirrors, solid walnut case, hi $125; will be sold for #76 on : NO interest. Bg cats ar FO Foes THE SPRING BOOM ‘Will soon be here. wien the price of real estate in and ground Washington will be much higher than at pres- ext. standard. rs LOTS. Don’t put your money in suburtan property until You have inspected FORT MYER HEIGHTS, A lange force 's now at work couatructing the Elec- tric Kafiway. which runs through this subdivision. Cars will be running in the sprins. Maps, terms and rice list Fs ROBINSON & LODGE, Investment and Real Estate Brokers, RS and WO F st..w. NORTHWEST ECKINGTON. ‘The ONLY subdivision within the ALPHABET of THE CITY of Washington where a man of m rate teas cam secures heme without any cujectionabie Surroundings. and where every foot of qroune is in creasing im value. For plats aud price .ist apply at za DANIEL & ARMAT, RB-Im 1313 F st. nw. —————— SUBURBAN PROPERTY. — Lo ‘L001 Loum ONE HUNDRED BEAUTIFUL LOTS MADE ON THE CLEAR by those who want pretty «uburban homes. which will ‘be built at cost and sold on easy terms. Loca:ion charnsing and healthy. Churches, schools and stores convenient. Situated on the Metropolitan raiiroad, Band 0. Just the piace for you if you wantabome ef sour own, COMMON SENSE, Star office. 277-0 READ THE ABOVE. Rewewsee THE Moruess Farexn Bins (Cen only be found at Lasssuncs- & Bros. Purces. 15, 19, 25, 29, 35c. ‘Ve stock a complete assortment of 4-4 Cusn Loses, suitabie tor tadiee’ un- Gerwear. 20 reces rise quatiry mise LINEN, BoC. PE YARD. 25 © PICES IRISH LINEN, 374C. PER YARD. 12 veces isu LINEN, 40C. PER YARD. Jhasu ayes in ser qualities, 500. @0C., G5C., andl PER YARD. 5-4 ser rrsisu sevetas rrevow.case LINEN, 50., 65C., 75C., 85C. and $1 PER YARD. 6-4 ren axv evotan PrLow.casE LINEN, 754 @1 and $1.25 PER YARD. 5-4 seacess pritow CASE,81 PER YARD. 10-4 cewas uxex SHEETING,750. PER ‘YARD. 10-4 EXTA HEAVY QUALITY AT $1 PER FARD. 1O-4 yest qcarrry oemmax Linen SHEETING. €1.2PER YARD. 10-4 exre rise QUALITY GERMAN LINEN SHEETIN 150 PEB YARD. As me ‘weather becues warmer it is necessary that Fousbould lay aside cur heavy-weight underzar- quents for medium weigh, We havea ful! assortment ef SPRING-WEIGHT GDS that now await sour coming. For zsc. each we «sive vou « FINE ME- DIUM-WEIGHT SHIRT ND DRAWERS in all size, fut) fasbion cut and ribbed bottom. For s1ract wecanive you MzDrta-wriont NATURAL-WOOL SHIES AND DPAWERS, ribbed ‘bottom amd full fasbicecut, in all dime, Fon .e1.2seacn wecagive you tte CR2BRATED NORFOLKS AND NE” BRUNSWICK iosteRy CO. FANCY CASHMEK SHIRTS AND DR.wexs, ‘fell fasion cut end albizen LU out of town—A lette will reach us. We will attyg fulfilling all commissio, for you. = 420, 422, 424, 420 7TH BT. Cova Avromanc Firzea. ‘We bave taken the agency of above FILTER. Bs fatmple im construction, perfect in practice and (Redeste in price. Call end see it in operation. We bhiso dep Stone and Charcoal Filters, M. W. BEVERIDGE, rains teX7-te SO .SCRAE SLE, we. PUK. BABY BLUE, 261 11th a. 0. | 414 in the same period of last year. dividing, onl: Sarria’ JOR RENT. ACES IN GRASS, F in garden ith 5-room house and ‘outbuildinws, #25 per mo. ‘garden lapd.t-roo%. house and: cutbat dita, €15 per month Voth near feisecamion can itpmediate! _ ERCuLEN SDeTCMLEDER, “orn ions gigs aw. ee DAIRY AND. aud VERT & CO. 1010 F st. nw. SHOOTING STAKS. THE KICKER, There was a donkey with a bray ‘That was respected miles away. Whene’er he kicked he always found A victim lingering some where ‘round. Some sorrowing man was sure to feel The fierce concussion of his heel. Come, learn, oh man, and learn it quick, From him, just when and where to kick. “Before the mast"—The swine st an acorn tuncheon. “Iam losing flesh” said the butcher as the dog stole a sirloin steak. “Principles are needed for ‘public life” re- marked one diplomat to another. “Yes,” was the reply, “and seconds, too, if you happen to be in France. BRAUTY'S BACKWARDNESS. The leap-year girl whom oft we see— "Tis easy to resist ‘er. Perhaps it would be hard were she As pretty as her sister. If there is anything thet is calculated to stir envy im the soul of the average dyspeptic it is to hear of the people who strain at gnate and swallow camels, “I'm as happy ass king, nursery. “Why don't you say “ace,” Lottie?” said ber little brother Jack. “A ace is bigger'n a king.” " said Lottie in the Most children get better as they grow older. ‘They couldn't very well help it “Teacher!” “Well, Willie” “Coil oil’s greasy, ain't it?” “Yes.” “And it comes out of the ground, doesn’t it?” “Fea.” “Well, teacher, maybe that might be the fat of the land, mightn't it?” LITTLE RHODA RUSSELL. Her Mother and Her Attorney Found Her ins House in This morning a happy party of four per- sons, Mr. Jackson H. Halston (of Ralston & Siddons), Mr. John Gibson and his sister, Mrs. David W. Russell, with her three-year-old child, arrived from Philadelphia, having yes- terday secured the custody of the child at Camden, N. J. It will be remembered that on February 8 David W. Russell, rooming at 2149 K street northwest, whose wife had left him and was in her parents’ house next door, hav- ing her child, Rhoda, with her, took the child and left. Mrs. Russell early on, the following morning applied for a writ of habeas corpus to Fogain possession of the child, but before it could be served Russell had left. ‘It was ascertained that he spent the night after at a cabin on the ‘Tenleytown road, but further trace was lost for atime. Messrs. Ralston & Siddons had some reason to believe that he had gone to Philadelphia or vicinity and this supposition proved correct, for Russell on Monday sent his wife a letter looking toward a reconciliation, m which he directed that an answer be sent to care Mrs. Woods in Camden. It was thereupon determined to find the child if possible and accordingly | Mrs. Russell, accompanied by Mr. Ralston | and her brother, Mr. Gibson, left yesterday morning for Philadelphia, where they at once sued out a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Pennebaker, directed to Kussell, who was at work in Philadelphia. This, however, was not served. ‘They then went over to Camden and called at the house, where they found the child, who instantly recognized her mother,and there ‘was an affecting scene, and the little one had evidently been anticipating her return home. ‘Mra. Russell at once demanded possession of the infant and took it, the lady of the house making no forcible effort to keep it, but con- tenting herself by protesting against the child | being taken from the house. Returning to Philadelphia they started homeward. ——_ HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT. Gradual Decline in the Mortality Record ‘During February—Vita) Statistics. “The mortality in the city has gradually fallen daring the month of February,” says the re- port of Health Oficer Townshend for iast week. “Beginning in the second week with 139 deaths, the number decreased to 118 in the third week and to 112 in the fourth week. The influenza may be said to have ceased in epi- demic form, there having been but two deaths therefrom during the past week. Affection of the lungs still prevail to # more than normal } extent, although there has been a decline in the mortality from these maladies of nearly 28 cent below those of the preceding report. Biphtheria claimed five vietime and whooping cough two, while the ravages by the contageous diseases seem to have been so well nigh «uy; pressed as to be no longer a cause for pubhe anxiety. ‘ “The deaths returned during the month of February were 456. Those yet to be reported, estimated at 40, will make the total mortality for the month reach to well nigh 300, as against ‘here 30 decths from epidemic influenza, as com, with 71 during the month of January last. Lung disvases caused 191 deaths, of which 61 were from consumption and 130 from acute forms. Eighty-one of the latter were from pucumonin alone. “Compared with former years this is a large mortality. During the month of February for the last fifteen years the average number of deaths fram these cause was about sevent; and from consumption sixty-seven. It wil thus be seen that while fatal cases from con- sumption remained at nearly the normal rate those eumonia, bronchitis and conges- tion of the Langs reached to nearly double the yaal number." The report shows: Number of deaths, 112; ite, 56; colored. 56. Death rate per 1,000 per ‘num: White, 17.1; colored, 36.4. Total pop- tion, 23.3. ‘Thirty-eight ‘were under five ZFsot age: 29 were under one year old and ts; years. Twenty of the deaths oc- thd in hospitals and public institutions, deaths by classes were as folio mot 14; constitut 3 local, 61; principal causew Croup, 1; diphtheria, 5; con- diarrhal,’1; erysipelas, ‘1; ty- r, 1; pneamonia, 16; congestion of ;, bronebitis, 6; wi ae 2y- a kidney ; Meningitis, 1; cancers, Births Torted: 42 white males, 23 white fe- males, 19'ylored pin colored fe births ropa: 6 white, 3 « ‘i —<———__— by the Grand Jary. BE -ap-onese returned today, Justice Brad- y pon Court, a number of indict- Chaim enticing female child into a house of ill £62, Wijham Jackson, Anderson Sommers, Wi yy and Charles Ed- wards, Coleman, housebrea sault with inten ails James We Catton we bro t into play. ; | Were brough: pl George W: possunens; ‘Tyne —— Thomes: Bessel Eicnera ice, ‘Edward Syne, forgery; mab, ‘The case of W! larceny, was \pvicton, fer grand ‘All the abuve, with of Cotton, et See peeen for housebreak- ranese = breaking. CENTS. atlow hati Shrove Tuesday Entertainments and the Hostesses. WEEKS-TOWNSHEND WEDDING APleasing Scene and a Happy Gathering—A Dinner at the White House—The Reception to the Daughters of the Brazilian Minister— About Well-Known People—Social Notes. By reason of Mrs. Harrison's visit at Virginia Beach she was compelled to break a number of engagements for tomorrow afternoon, but those friends who will be disappointed can make another engagement after her return. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Harrison and Mra, MeKee gave a Shrove Tuesday dinner Inst night at the White House in honor of Mr. de Lamar. = MR. WEEKS. A large gathering of friends looked on {ast night in the rose parlor at the Elsmere at the coremony that made Miss Madeline Townshend and Mr. J. W. Weeks, jr., wife and husband. The long room had a ribboned sisle in. the center leading up to the floral canopy where the ceremony took place. A hedge of palms and St. Joseph lilies also encircled that end of the room. Rev. Thomas J. Kervick, the as- ut pastor of St. Matthowe’ was waiting under the canopy when the bridal party entered. Miss Ethel Snider, the attractive little daughter of Mr. and Mra. Samuel P. Snider of Minneapolis, daintily gowned in pink silk and lace. came in advance of the rest as She carried the golden cir- white satin cushion and stood near ‘ing the short ceremony. Tho bridesmaids, Misa Belle Gleason and Miss Brickner, came in escorted by the groomsmen, Mr. Hapgood and Mr. Brittin. The maid of honor was Miss Snider, who, like the other maids, was gowned in white satin and tulle. Mr. Orville Townshend attended the groom as best man. Gen. Jas. H. Wiison of Wilming- ton, Del., a cousin of the bride, escorted her, and Mre. Townshend came last in the bridal train After the ceremony the bride and groom, took up their station under the green canopy. where, for the next half hour, congratulations and hand shakes were the order. As the guests formed in line to approach the newly married couple they passed by Mrs. Townshend, who received their greotings first. She was el- egantly gowned in gray corded silk trimmed with steel passementeries and bands of gray marabout ieathers. MISS TOWNSHEND, The bride never looked prettier, which is say- ing « great deal for « young lady who has been the object of so much admiration. Her dress was youthful and simple, but elegant. It was of heavy white corded silk, made in princess style, with a zouave jacket of point lace and a novel girdle of orange blossoms. The high collar was also covered with orange blossoms. Her veil was pinned down close to her hair in front by a diumond and pearl Marguerite, the groom's wedding gift, aud a spray of orange blossoms was also worn. She carried a white moroceo prayer book bound in silver and hav- ing her monogram in large silver letters on the cover. Her bouquet was of bride's roses und was made in three parts. When she was leay- ing the room after the cea) pe she gave these little bouquets to each of her bridesmaids. Miss Snider found attached to her bunch a retty moonstone ring, signifying she was to Bovis next bride. ‘Miss Brickner found a, si. ver coin, auguring riches for her, and M: Gleason got a silver thimble. ‘The bridesmaids received from the bride silver hair combs as souvenirs and the men of the bridal party wore the pearl scarf pins given them by the groom. Mr. and Mra. Weeks left before 10 o'clock on trip. They will remain for some Fork before continuing their jour- ney up to their future home in Palmer, Masa, where a warm welcome awaits the bride from ber new relatives. She began her travels in a dark blue cloth, with « becoming bat to match, and a stylish sealskin jacket ‘The wedding presents made a great collec- tion of beautitul objects. The bride's grand- mother, Mrs. Madeline Poole, sent her a case of silver and gold spoons; another larger oaken poral ag mec spoons, Knives and forks, &c., from Mra, Robert Weems Tan- will of Chicago; Mra. 8. P. Snider and Miss. Snider, a fine water color in a Florentine gilt frame:.a gold Lon Lon dish, with gold tongs, from Mrs. Lowry of Minneapolis; an ice cream set of spoons, forks and cutter from Mr. James A. Rumumrill of New York; a salad fork and spoon from Gen. J. H. Wilson; the Bachelors’ table at the Elsemere sent, with their good wishes expressed in the cleverest possible way, a gold smelling bottle ornamented with forget. me-note; Mra. Linton sent a gold-bound white Morocco portfolio, Mrs. Springer axilver hair comb, Mrs. Jobn Williamson case of silver, Miss Belle Gleason a sugar spoon, Mr. Britton s bon bon box in filigree silve>. These were a few of the doze ticles. In all this glittering array was u baby slipper, gilded and filled with raw cotton with a love spoon protruding. ‘The slipper was once worn Ly the groom and was kept to grace hiv wedding by an aunt Among those present were Dr. Smith Town- send, Mr. and Mra. William Townshend, Rey. Father Lee, Senator and Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Webor, Mrs.’ and Miss Powell, Dr. Mun: caster, Mr. W. J. Lampton, Mr. Hutebius, Sen- ator and Mra. Chas. Gibson, Senator and’ Mrs. Kenua, Miss Kenna, Mr. and Mre. Samuel P. Snider, Mrs. and Miss Linton, Representative and Mra Caruth, Representative aud Mrs. Bar- rows, Mrs. Rines, Miss Stevens, Mr. and Mise Britton, Miss Pierce, Gen. and Mrs. Nettleton, Mrs. Upton, Mrs. Coston, Mr. and Mra, C.M. Pepper, Mrs. and the Misses Wheeler, Mrs. Jobu T: Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. F and Gen. Hooker. ‘Fhe Brazilian minister and Madame Men- donca entertained their daughters’ friends last nigitt by a dauce. The parlor suite of the lega- tion was all used for the occasion. Each of the icture-lined rooms had its own effective fower pated arranged by the Misses Mendonca, ‘The ample resources of their own green houses ‘The mantels in each. room were with smilax and orchids, while vases filled with splendid specimens of American beauty roses were placed in other ood positions. ‘The door ways were draped with curtains of smilax. The musicians were stationed. in the hallway. and each ef the rooms were filled with dancers, Supper was | jh, served upstairs, where two or three other rooms were also thrown open fur the pleasure of the guests to sit about and chat. Madame Mendonca wore a superb ball gown of white satin, with the low-uccked bodice festooned and the front draped with gold and silver 5 valle. Of her quartet of attructive daughters Miss Mendonca wore wi satin; ‘Miss Amelia, mauve bengaline; Miss Awalia, rose crepon, and Misa Valentina wore pink silk. Among the Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Pope have catds out for two musical e' We , March 9, and Thursday, Mare 1005 Tae eter ent company of their friends ot events. Secretary and Mra Elkins and Miss Elkins entertained s company of young peuple at din- ner last night. The’ table wee aeeked orth daffodils. ‘The guests were Miss Condit Smith, Miss Batcheller, Mivs Grace Davis, Miss Rusk, Miss Proctor, Gapt. and Mrs. Buebanan, Mr, and Mrs. J. Stanley Brown, Mr. and Mrs. George Bloomer, Mr. Claparede and Mr. George of the Swiss legation, Baron Beck- Frits, Mr. Jack Biddle, Mr. J. B. Henderson, jr., and Mr. Lee Phillips. Mrs. Senator Gibson will receive informally at the Cochran tomorrow afternoon after 4 o'clock. Mr. Tunstall Smith of Baltimore and Miss r a nds_and relatives. Tho bride is the daughter of Dr. John Contee Fairfax of Prince George's county, Md., who is the present Lord Fairtax, eighteenth Baron Cameron. Dr. and Mrs. Jobn Contee Fairfax, the bride's parents; Col. and Mrs. Marshall of itimore, Mr. end Mrs. Clarence Carey, Mrs. Button Harrison, were among those present. Mr. and Mrs. Smath went south for a wedding trip. ‘The marriage of Miss Harriet Fox to Mr. Stephen Prescott Wright at E Street Baptist Church yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock filled the church with their friends, Miss Fox the daughter of Maj. 0. C. Fox of Linden, and Mr. Wright is the son of Mr. W. W. ixht, president of the Northwest Bank. The chancel was handsomely decorated with plants and foliage. Prof. Gloetzner played the “Lohengrin” march as the wedding party pro- ceeded up the aisle. The ushers were Messra, George T. Parks. Asaph Hall, jr., Walter T. Wright and Wilham W. Wright. jr., the Iatter two being brothers of the groom. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. J. J. Muir, the pastor of the church. ‘The bride was given away by her father. She carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and the boutonniere worn by each usher was the same flower. She was dressed in light French gray broadcloth, trimmed with bengaline and feather trimming, with a becoming tut that matched the dress. Souvenirs given by the bride to the ushers were Jovers’-knot pins worn on the ueckties. Mr. and Mra. Wright left immediately on an ex- tended southern trip. On their return « @ reception will be held at the residence of the bride’s parents, Linden, on March 23. After April 1 they will be at home at No. 1302 R. street, Miss Myra Swift of 214 4th street southeast has as her guests Mrs. Eugene Pocock and Miss Sallie Jessop of Sweet Air, Mi Mrs. Butterworth was summoned to Harris- burg Monday morning by the sad intelligence of the sudden death of her brother, Wm. Seiler. Mrs. Howe accompanied hor. ‘The gentlemen of the Nomad Cycle Club were handsomely entertained Monday evening by the young lady members at the home of ‘Mrs. Win. T. Robertson. The occasion was a leap- year rty 1 by the young ladies and was ble affair. Dancing,with an inter- mission for supper, was the order of the even- After supper speeches were made by Mr. zmun, the president, followed by Miss At and Mr. Bowen. ‘A novel feature of the entertainment was the pretty and unique favors at each plate, got up by the young ladies. Among those present were Mr. and Mra. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Libbey, Misses Morris, Robertson, Russell, Finney, Mac At Lee, Fanny 'At,Lke, Busey, Wiley, French, Martin, Phillips, “Dunnington and Messr®’ Thayer, Bowen, Davidson, Guzman, Babb, Gen. Wash- burn, Terry, Sando, Bromwell and Guy Collins. On Monday night a congratulatory happy crowd assembled at 718 20th street to assist in celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and’ Mrs. Philip McKim, Dancing was enjoyed and an elegant collation Yas served during the evening. When the guests prepared to depart the arrival of a great omnibus was announced and ail were conveyed to their Lomes. Among those present were Miss Jennie McKim, Miss Luey McKim, Mr. A. L. Lowe, Mr. F. W. Du A. J. Cox, Mr. Wm. Tappan, Mr, ‘and Stevenson, \ Miss Lynch. Mr. Fleixel, Miss Coleman, Miss’ Arth, pai © ‘Miss Hunt, Miss Brown, Miss Duly, Mr. Theo. Duvall, Mr. Geo. Von Dachenhause: Mr. Philip M. McKim, Miss Kensinger, Miss Donald- son, Mr. Coburn, °. Tappan, Mr. Wim. ‘Tappan, Miss Nete Laporte, the Misses Sa ‘Miss Marrion, Miss Shepherd, Mr. Semmes, Mr. Craig. Mr. Lacey, Mr. Brandenberg, Mr. Jack- son, Mr. Stubbs, Mr. Gawler, Mr. Willie McKim and Mr. Holdridge. The home of Mr. and Mra, Geo. Estler, 1035 Bist street northwest, was the scene of a pleas- ant surprise party last evening, given by the children and grandchildren of Mrs. Estler in celebration of the sixticth anniversary of her birthday. During the course of the evening's yment Mrs. Estler was made the recipient black silk dress and other presents. aslany friends attended. : Senator and Mrs. Mitchell have issued cards announcing the marriage of their daughter, Mattie Elizabeth, to the Duke de La Rochefou- cauld in Paris February 11. The marriage of Mr. A. Davis, jr., of this city nia took place at the residence of the bride's parents at Spring- field farm, Alexandria county, yesterday after- noon at 2 o'clock. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rey. Dr. D. L. Ri Chureh i y by diate families of the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Davis passed through the city on their way to the cast and were met at the depot by @ number of their friends. The leap year cotillion given last evening by Mrs. Mannix at the Center House, marine barracks, was a most enjoyable affair. It was led by Mr. Wilton Lambert, who introduced many new and beautiful figures, The iarge parlors were cleared of the furniture and the rooms were beautifully ornamented with Chinese and Japanese decorations brought from the cast by Capt. and Mrs. Mannix. ‘The favor table was presided over by Mrf. Col. Hey- wood. ‘The dance continued till 11:30 o'clock, when supper was served. Amoug the guests were Miss Wilson, the Misses Sker- rett, the Misses Meade, Miss Herbert, Miss Noyes, the Misses Allen, Miss Gorman, ‘Miss Boutelle, Miss Miller, Miss Williams, Miss Roberts, Miss Patterson, Miss Stellwag. Miss Stickney, Miss Mannix, the Misses Keim, Messrs. ‘Lambert, Burrit, Scott, McPherson, McEihone, Stanley Smith, Brown, Cook, Cilley. Simms, Davis, King, Durant, Frye, Addison, Tyler, Little, Waters, Beaman, Skerritt, Lieut Long, Dutton, Lowndes, Col.” and Mrs. Her wood, Col. Herbert of Alabama and Mrs, Mi, Stevens and Mrs. Edward Stevens. Quite a party from Hyattsville last evening enjoyed “Tne Old Homestead” at Albuugh's, In the party were Dr. and Mrs. Joseph 2. Owens, Dr. and Mra. Charles A. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Smith, Mra, Frederick A. Holden, Mrs, Lewis Holden, Mion Fuller, Miss Owens, Mr. Ford Coombs, Mr. Edward Fuller, Mr. Archie Wells, Mr. Jno. Holden, Mr. Henry’ Morrison, Mr. Howard Mo- ran, Mr. Heber Newton Webb and Mr. Alfred Wells, A pleasant party gathered last evening af the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Major, 918 B street. Among those present were the ‘Missos Smith, Misses M. Dutton, M. Crown, A. Dean, A. Locraft and Mrs. Dutton, Messrs. Chas. Yeager, E. Smith, B. Locraft, J. Dean, F. Lo- cratt and T. H. ‘Hall. The ‘evening wi livened by music and games. The first prize was secured by Miss L. Smith and the booby prize by Mr. Chas. Yeager. A leap year surprise party was tendered Miss Daisy Dalton at her home, 1615 New Jersey avenue, last night. Among theso present were Misses Katie Walsh, E. Smithson, XK. Vierkhorn, Bertie Moss, Katie Galleher, Lillie Galleher, Irene Martin, Lillie Winne,’ Mrs. Pierce, H’ Delton, Frank Stewart, Harry Gladman, H Jones, C. Buckey, E. Cross, H. Orr, Mr. Pierce and many others.’ The first prize was awarded Miss Smithson and the booby to F. Stewart. Mrs. Newson and Miss Morgan of Pennsylva- mia are the guests of Mra. Houser, 3416 O street, ‘The tea given by Mrs. Lieutenant Commander | Heald at her residence, 1412 20th strect, was much enjoyed by numerous friends and was aplensant ending to the closing soton of social guiety. Mrs. Heald was ausisted by her sisters, Mra. Stone and Mrs. Reich, Miss Her- ring of New York, Miss Beatrice Farquhar and e Misses Hurst. Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Fenton celebrated the third anniversary of their marriage Monda; evening. Music, recitations and other amuse. ments were enjoyed until alate hour, when a bountiful supper was served in the drawing room. Ame: During tho evening the ladies served punch the parlors. ‘Mrs Thomas Winfield Scott and two chil- dren, Mrs. §. L. Hempstone and children and Miss Mary Smith have gone to Florids for s two months’ sojourn. ‘The reception held by Mra. B. A. Enloe of Tennessee yesterday was a most pleasant one, and although the afternoon was very disagree able she had many callers, A complimentary entertainment and dance was given last night by Lincoin Post, G. A. RL, to the members and their families, Lincoln R. C. and frinds at their hail, corner 7th and Latrects. The following program was gi Overture, orchestra; short address, Mr. A. Matthews; songs Blossom; reci 5 musical tumblers, Mr. Wood; recitations, Miss Rose May Kennett; duet, piano and violin, Mrs, R. 8. Eberle and Mr. W. A. Pennoyer: duet, banjo and guitar, Messrs. Bardo and Wilde; song, Mrs. KS. Eberle. ‘The floor was then cleared and dancing induiged in until midnight. A delightfal surprise party was given to Miss Carrow on Monday evening at her residence, 1010 224 street, by the young, people who took part in the operetta, “The Voices of Natute.”” The evening was spent in dancing and games. All were in fancy costumes. About 9:80 they were invited to the dining room, where a hand- some collation was spread. ‘Among those Present were Misses, Hunt, Payne, How- ard, Wright, Hudson, Wunder, Wilson, Misses jorence Mabel Dunn, Von Haake and 'McCril- lisand Mrs. McCrillis and Messrs. Bickford, Ratcliffe, Camp, Howard, Murray and Casson. An enjoyablo leap year party was given by Miss Maggie Kelly Monday night at her home, 407 W sireet. Among those present were Misses Purcells, Routs, Kiely, Sullivan, Malone, Kelly, Reneba: ice, and Messrs, K , Foley, Mitche awford, Brown, McDermott, MeQueeney, Me- Hany and Re Mrs. Wm. R. Hodges of 15298 street will be at home ‘Shursday for the last time this season. About 250 friends of the Capital Bicycle Club attended the leap year entertainment given Monday evening at their club house on 15th street. “Ihe program and entertainment, under the managciment of @ committee cousisting of Mrs. W. 8. Dodge, Mrs. C. F. Bacon and Mrs. . P. Goodrich, comprised ® mandolin and guitar recitation by Messrs. Chas. Schaaff and ill Prentice, who masqueraded in female at- tire as Signoritas Schaafferino and Prentissimo; solo by Mrs. Perkins; Shakesperean burlesque with the following cast: Portia, Mrs. Chas. F. Bacon; Lady Macheth, Mrs. John ‘I. Schaaft Juliet, Miss Carrie M. Crook; Oplwia, Miss R. Helen Bolway; piano recital, Mise Dashiell; recitation, Miss — Frech; volo, Mrs. F. Noot. Followed by dancing. Floor and reception committee consisted of Mrs. C. G. Allen, Mrs. Alex. Britton, Mrs, Dr. Schooley, Mrs. D. E. Sharretts, Miss Bentley, ‘Miss, Katie Boyle, Miss Bryan, Miss Hine, Miss Hutchinson, Miss J. Jones, Miss K. Jones, Miss ‘wore, Miss McKenna, Miss Sax- ton, Miss Scammel, Miss Spaulding. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Parsons, M Mrs. Toibert Lauston, Col. Crook, Mrs. LG. Hino and Misses Hint d Mrs. W. M. Hatch, Mr. and Mrs. C. con, Mrs. E. P. Mertz, Mr. and Mra. F. R. Wal- lace, Mra. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Crook, Mr. and Mrs. W. ©. Lewis, Mrs, R. A. Bolway, . and Mrs. H. M. Schooley, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Tipton, Mrs. K. B. Low, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. T. haatf, Mr. and Mrs Wm. Ballwin, Miss Boyle, Miss Bryan, Miss Hine, Miss Hutchinson, Miss Vail, Miss Hall, Miss Jones, Miss McKenna, Miss Saxton, Miss Scammel, Mass Bolway, Miss Crook, Misses Draney, Miss Dovilliers, Miss Heald, Miss Frech, Misi Dashiel, Miss White, Miss Cochran, Misses Oliver, Miss Dodge, Mi Moore, Miss Depue, Mies Zannabill, Miss Mc- Callister, Miss Newton, Miss Strause, Miss Baldwin, Messrs. Allen, Stephens, H. A. Dodge, Fox, Bingham, Gluemer, Hollingeworth, 1. J, Jobuston, La Dow, Leaming, Barry Bacon, Macdaniel. Marlatt, McAdie, Prentis, Stewart, ‘Tyler, Willard, Dr. Wirt, Wilson, Wooteh, Flowers, Kice, Parker, Byrnes, McKinney, Falk, Col. Hopper, Moses, Harry Towers, Boteler, Dr, Harbin, Mount, Rines, Schaaff, Lanston, Wallace, Hoeke, Cole, Dr. Weich, Low, Borden, Shafer. Miss Herbert and Miss Newberry gave a de- lightful dance at thé Cochran on Saturday evening. The decorations in the ball room were entirely in yellow, with a profusion of palms and growing plants. Among those pres- ent were Miss Walthall, Miss Blackburn, Miss Knowles, Miss Foster and Miss Hawkins of Chi- cago, Miss Rice, the M ‘ugent, Miss N and the Misses Williams, M. Patenotre, Mr. Boeufve, Mr. Desprey, Senor Muttedo, Mr. MeMillan, Mr. Gil , Lieut. Nakamura, Mr. Hiss of Baltimore, Mr. McPherson, Mr. Scott, Admiral Jouett and Mr. Beaman.’ The party was chaperoued by Col. Herbert, Gen. New- berry, Mrs. Cilley and Senator and Mrs. Hans- brough. A leap year party was given to Miss Mary L. Connell Monday night by her parents at their residence, 741 ist street northwest. During the evening vocal and instrumental music was rendered by Miss Agnes C. Rover, Miss Marie Bailey and Miss Annie Connell. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gantley, Mr. and Mrs. John Connell, Mrs. Mack, Mra. z . Misses Elbert, Wilson, i Brock, . Bennett, Bauers, Flynn, Ella ‘and Annie Gleason, Byrne, Rover, Hartnett, Bailey, Livermore, Dolon, Calvert, Connelly, Murray, Connell. ‘Among ‘the gen- tlemen present were Messrs. Frank and Law- rence Connell, Taylor, Daly, Elbert, McDonald, Milliken, Koon, Heywood, Tolson, Ricold, Rus- sell, Armstrong, Shaw, Fitzgerald, Keady, Van Rueth, Danevhower, Carroll, Drake, Quinlan, Wright, Hughes, ‘Bailey,’ O'Donnell and Murray. eaten Hackmen in Trouble, James Jacks. the driver of a public vehicle, was in the Police Court today charged with violating the Sunday law with respect to the movement of public vehicles on streets. The proof was that he drove along 15th street Sun- day und that he responded when; called by « lady and gentleman. Judge Miller thought that his act was not a violation of law, and commenting on the law he said that a peculiar state of affairs exinted when stores can be kept open and business conducted and a citizen cannot call upon the driver of a vebicle on the street to take bim home out of the ‘The charge ugainst the dri A colored man named Charles whose wagon collided with another vehicle, was convicted reveral days ago of a charge of violating the police regulations and fined #20. He was given time to repair the damage with the understanding that the fine would be remitted. He failed to comply with the order of the court and today he was committed. James Lewis, driver of a public vehicle, was tried for retusing to obey the orders of the po- lice: at an assemblage of vehicles on Rhode Island avenue and hie personal bonds were en. An Iron Hall Entertainment. «Sisterhood Branch, No. 1353, gave an onjoy- able leap year entertainment on Monday even- ing, a large number being present. Supreme Vice Justice A. H. Hosmer of Baltimore and Miss M. Dittus, accountant of branch 578 of the same city, were present and madead After an enjoyable program the company . par- took of a bountifu! repass. The officers for the ing year were elected as follows: J. B.Day, tice; Lillian Quintin, 1518 Sth street nor West, accountant; Olivia Van ties, — pet justice, and J. H. MgCormick, M. D., examiner. eee Eee Hetty Green Again in Court. Hetty Green, an old colored woman, who needed no introduction to Judge Miller, ap- peared in court this morning toanswer acharge of keeping an unlicensed bar. woman, ag stated many times before, is the occupant of abhanty on the commons, not many squares from the jail, und she has been convicted on enn of violations of the liquor w. Posed Removal of Duties. THE VANDEVENTER HOMICIDE the Boye Got Their Drinks. WHat DISTRICT OFFICIALS THINK. Resolution Adopted Today Against the Pro-| The Police Have Heen Investigating Where | Much Regret Expressed at the Cut Made by (Committee, ‘The delegates to the Lumbermen's conven- tion were rather slow in getting the sawdust out of their hair this morning, for at the hour appointed for the resumption of business, 10 &.m., not more than a dozen delegates had made their appearance. The convention was called to order at 10:45 by President Loud, wha stated that the com- mittee on resolutions had not finished its re- Port. The committec there upon took a recess ‘until 11:20, when the president directed the Feading of the resolution of the Tonawanda (N. ¥.) Lumbermen's Association, protest ing against the removal of duty on imported Iumber and requesting the New York delegation in Co: to defeat, if pos sible, such legislation. "A similar communica- tion was also read from the Pacific coast lum- bermen. The communications were referred to the committee on resplutions. An invitation from Mr. DeWitt, treasurer of the Riggs House of this city, was regd, tendering the conven- tion @ banquet at thet honso thiseveuing. The invitation was accepted by a rising vote, and the secretary directed to return the thanks of the convention therefor. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. ‘The committee on resolutions, through Mr. Goodyear, then made its report. The report recited that the lumber iudustry of this coun- try was the largest —_ industry in America, employing more laborers than any other. Owiug to the peculiar in terests of the lumber industry the formation of trusts, combines snd other organizations injurious to the consumer was not possible. Today the American tariff is the only protec- tion which the country has against absolute ruin. This tariff, if removed, would mean the success of Canadian interests. If removed the price of Canadian stumpage would be increased, not lowered, and the imports duties now part of ihe revenue of this country would be lost. The question, therefore, was whether the lumber resources of Canada should be developed or should the lumber interests of this country, particularly of the southern and Pacific coast section be protected? In view of these considerations - committee rec- ommended that this convention should earnestly and respectfully protest against the passage of any legislation fooking to the re- moval of duty on imported lumber. On motion of Mr. Barber the report was unanimously adopted. PERMANENT ORGANIZATION PROPORED. ‘On motion of Mr. Barber # committee of five on permanent organization was adopted, and Messrs. Barber, Weed, Goodrich, Dickenson and Foresman were appointed as such commit- tee. Mr. Fitzgerald, from the committee on legis- lation, reported tbat Acting Chairman McMil- lin of the House ways and’ means committee had assured him that a delegation from the convention would be heard by the ways and means committee. The character and plan of the proposed na- onal association of Lumbermen wore then cussed by Messrs. Barber, Dickizson, Munson, Priest and Nind, the imperative need of such an organization being explained by the: The following delegates who were unable to reach the city ing: Geo. M. Serpell Bros. BW. Lyon: YESTERDAY AFTERNOON'S SESSION. At the aftcrnoon session of the lumbermen’s convention yesterday the only business transacted was the reading by Mr. Geo. A. Priest of this city of a paper entitled “The ‘Yeriff on Lumber; Why Manufacturers Object to Its Removal.” Mr. Priest stated that there were more than 25,000saW millein this country, distributed throughout nearly every state, the capital employed aggregating the sum of $750,000.00. “Ihe industry employs 300,000 people and $509,000,000 worth of products are annually produced. While the lumber interests of the entire country would suffer should the Stone or Bryan bill pass, the manufacturers of lumber in ‘the eastern’ states would be the greatest sufferers, because the product of those states wax not affected by the McKinley bill iss | and because it now receives a higher degree of protection according to its relative value than the white pine of the west. At the conclusion of Mr. Priest's paper, the committee on res- olutions not being ready to report, the conven- tion adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. — VIRGINIA CONFERENCE, Th Twenty-Third Session Begins at Falls ‘Church Today. The twenty-third session of the Virginia conference of the Methodist Episcopal church began at the Falls Church M. E. Church this morning at 9 o'clock, with Bishop J. M. Wal- dron presiding. The conference was opened with the sacrament of the Lord’s supper, in which all engaged. Abont twenty-five mem- bers of the conference were present, many hav- ing been delayed by the stormy weather, but the arrival of a number of lay delegateson next Friday will doubtless swell the number to 75 or 100. The meeting was addressed by Dr. J.C. Hartzell, secretary of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational Society, and by Dr. Men- denhall, editor of the Methodist Review. Rev. J. E. Deacon was elected secretary, W. T. Schooley, assistant secretary; C. W. Ball, sta- tistical secretary, and F. I. Shiffmann, assist- ant. The conference will continue in session one week, during which time the delegates will be entertained by the inhabitants of Falls Church, a DISTRICT GOVERNMENT, ON PHOPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. The Commissioners have reported upon H. R. bill 6124, “To provide for the expense of im- proving 12th street northeast between Florida avenue and Mount Olivet road and M street northeast between 12th streetand Trinidad ave- nue.” They are of apinion that it would be a public benefit if this and many other streets contd be improved, and believe that such in- provements should” be made, but that the ap- propriation for all improvements of streets in the District should be confined exclusively to the annual District appropriation bills. THE REASSESSMENT BILL. The Commissioners have recommended that H.R. bill 5946, “To provide for the reassess- ment and relevying of taxes declared illegal and void, and for other purposes,” which referred to them for. their views, be Tevorabie acted upon after having been amended. They say the words “or for any other cause” in line 14, section 1, are too broad, as they might be construed to include assessments void because of lack of authority or for illegality of pur- pose, and should be stricken out. The words “by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia” should, for greater preci: be inserted after the word * ” in line 15, section 1, and the word “five”: be substituted for the word “‘two” iu line 16, same section, as large portion of the decisions of the court have been pronounced within that time. pig een He Carried » Razor. Eugene C. Thornton plead guilty in the Po- lice Court today to a charge of carrying razor, and Judge Miller imposed the maximum pen- alty, $50 or ninety days on the farm. ————— Death of Edward Temple. A telegram from Mr. Geo. Booker, proprietor of the Sherwood at Fortress Monroe, announces the death there last evening of Mr. Edward Temple of this city, who was with his family guests of the house. The telegram states that he dropped dead from heart failure. The re- mains, accompanied by the family, arrived this afternoon and were to his No. 905 K atreet west, Defendants Discharged. In the cases of Thomas Henry and Bobert Sayles for forgery and Ernest Walker and Jas. Collan for housebreaking nolle juis were ‘in “Cours today and they entered in the Criminal i a Licenses. The circumstances attending the killing of Arthur ©. Vandeventer by Victor McCreary in Moran's pool room on 7th street last week are soon to be ventilated in the Police Court. When the inquest was held at the second precinct station the showed that both bors were under the influence of liquor or that they bad been drinking, and soon after the testimony was made public the Commissioners took a hand in the matter and decided to learn, if possible, where the boys got their drinks. Orders were given for the detail of officers to in- Yestigate the matter and Precinet Detectives Raff and Weedon were selected for this pur- pose. According to the information ob- tained by the officers the , boys had drank betwoen eight and a dozen glasses of beer. The officers located them in Prank W. Heygster's asloon, on Pennsylvania avenue, early in th ing. and from their informa tion on the subject they are of the opinion that they each drank two lames of beer. From there the officers traced the boys to Henry Bernheimer's aloon, where they played pool for some time. While in there th drauk about seven glasses of beer each, and then they wended their way up 7th street and i stopped ma saloon kept by August Schwartz. | In there. it is alleged, the boys each drank one glass of beer and then 1! went to Moran's ool room, where the homicide occurred. arrants Rave been issued for the saloon Keopors named and they will be given 7. portunity in the Police Court to dispro charges. The hearing of the cases will involve the bringing from the jail of two persons charged with homicide. McCreary will, of course, be called ass witness, and Frank Heygster, one of the saloon keepers, is in jail. charged with the killing of Jobn Horrigan. Even incase of con- Viction in the case of Heygster punishment is not the object of the prosecution, but it is thought that it may have some bearing on next year's application for renewal of the license. — An Interesting Paper Kead Before the An- thropoiegical Society Last Night. Despite the very unfavorable weather tho 190th regular meeting of the Amthropological Society at the Cosmos Club last evening was largely attended. Two papers were read—“In- stitutions” by Maj. Jobn W. Powell of the geological survey and “The Last Battle of Richard Cwur de Lion” by Mr. W. T. Griffin of Limoges, France. Mr. Griffin pictured Engiand’s king as a most loving man loving England because she gave him all the monoy he desired; loving France because she gave him all he wanted; loving the Turks be- cause they were food for his sword; loving his soldiers so well that he wished to see them all die a soldier's death; but loving Richard most ofall, To the Abbe Arbeliot, one of the most learned men of France, Mr. Griff that he was indebted for much val le in- formation concerning England's lion-hearted king. The abbe had made three trips to Eng- lund for the purpore of learning the truth con- cerning Richard's life and death. On bis re- turn from his first trip he had pictured Rich- ard as an angel, hardly second to even Gabriel; returning from his second trip he had painted him as black as the master of the pit himeclf; but in what the abbe termed “a true history” of Richard, written atter the abbe's third tri the king was portrayed as possessing the attri- butes of both a saintand adevil. Kapidly, but in an exceedingly interesting manuer, Mr. Griffin sketched Kichard’s life, ite latter part more particularly, the march’ to the castle Chalus and its Tichard and bis favorite oilicers the night pre- ceding the attack on the castle, the storming of itand the death of the king from an arrow | shot irom the bow ofa defender of the castle whose fiance had been di honored by Richard. GYMNASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS. The Athletic Contests to Be Held at the Columbia Club House. The athletic and gymnastic contest to be held at the Columbia Athletic Club house next Sat- urday evening will be the first and most im- portant of its kind ever witnessed in thie city. Capt. Wilson states that as the boxing and wrestling contests of last week were successful, even greater will be the success of the coming athletic entertainment. There will be nocut-and- dried competitions with the well-known exhi- bitions on trapeze and bar, interesting as these have proven in the past. An exhibition of skill in jumping, shot putting and high kick- ing will be seen, which will be a genuine sur- prise to the spectators, while tumbling, hori- zontal bar and flying ring performances are promised which will do credit to any circus or Professional entertainment. The Columbia Club have gotten together a lot of material which any organization in the country might be proud of. For this all praise is due to the untiring efforts of Lieut. Dashiell and Instractor Crossley. Much rivairy for honors exists between the C. A.C. and ¥. M. C. A. and the latter have gotten together a team’ which will compare most favorably im numbers and personnel with that of the C. A. C. Quackenbush and Loveless of the Y. M. C. Aare claimed to be sure winners in at least four of the ten events with Morsell and Rex Smith, but little behind them in the race for medals. Quackenbush will make an carnest effort also for the all-around champ: For the C. A. C. Boyce Hough and Basil will make @ strong race for the all-round jals, while they, Dashiell and Sewell hope to P' ity of the prizes between them. The Light Intantry ha big half back of their foot bail m. Capt. Wilson desires to make it clear to the pubile that the club does not claim that these sportsare for the championships of the District, but fof the championships of the amateur ath- letic organizations of the District, the reason for reserving the right to reject unattached en- tries being that the club may secure its mem- bers against the possibility of baving to com- | pete against professionals or those whove true status cannot be ascertained. This, it uw most excellent determination, as induce unattached athletes to join clubs avd thus have their status fixed. The indy friends of athletics will be pleased to that the club has decided to admit them to this entertainment. It is confidently expected that this will result in making the evening a social event, and already the demand for tickéts is unusually great. As the number of tickets has been limited to 800, the seating ca- city of the gymuavium, there will doubtless te Uekets in ‘& good many who will secure advance to assure their Hau ‘as were the contests, those for the coming athiot are still more attractive and their exhibition in the window of Steinmetz & Sons, tho haters, attracts the attention and admiratioa of every passer by. Fair in the referee. The judges scorers will also be divided among the com- peting eatin EMANCIPATION DAY. Officers Elected and Arrangements in Pro-|rying me from you, gress for the Celebration. tes from the various legislative dis- tricts, clubs and other in pur- organizations, suance to call issued by Charles H. Marshall, | duty, loyalty and ency of the weather, was large. C. H. Mar- | longest #e i 3 i f 3 Fi il ye FE | fF g t HL BE ss ge, the drunken orgies of | n excellent represen- | tative in MeIntosh, while Kendall Green wiil | capture a sure place in the shot-putting with | ‘encourage the athletic clubs and’ to | ill be chosen from the | issued at Fort Robinson, Neb., ¥.M.C.A, PAC. and C. A. C., while the | the ninth cavalry, February 24, which includes | of this reduction. The same remark |certain streets in the suburbs whi | _ lt ts fortunate, however, he | Should Congress fail the ‘MR, DOVOLASS THINKS THE DISTRICT SHOULD BE ALLOWED To SPEND ITS LAWFUL REVENURS YOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS—TALKS WITH THE ENGINEER OFFICERS, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CHARITIES AND OTHERS. In copversation with a Stam reporter togret very muck on account of the public mterests that the District appro Priations should have been #0 cut down below what will be the actual revonue and the wm doubted needa, “The proposition to use a large part of eur current revenues to anticipate payments 08 our debt,” he said, “is to throw the burden of im- ‘t are for the benefit of pos- yas much as for the present on the people today. Sewers, water mains, gas mains, are for all time when once com- Ul serve the citizens fitt; il ax now. Debts of thiskind are by degrees and installments Henea, a arrangements to equalize tbe well as the benefits. Tahal deeply after a full conference betwoen the two houses the District shall be doomed te suffer such biew to ber material interests. I bad hoped that the House SS ee more time than the Secretary to consider our estimates, and after the full and laborious consideration they gave to every item would be convinced that we ought to be allowed to spend in improvements our lawful revenucs for that purpose. THE OTHER COMMISSIONERS. Commissioner Ros said he hed not gone over the bill carefully and consequently could not advance an opinion. Captain Rossell, the Engineer Commissioner, was at his home on account of a bed cold. THE ENGINEER DEPARTMENT. Capt. Lusk said that it ts to be regretted thet the commiitee found it necessary to cut down j the “ppropriations to the figures reported. The cut on the proposed intercepting sewers is | eapectally to be regretted, ae’ the betiah of the community demands their comy at the earliost practicable date. roe The extension of the bigh service feature of the yater supply ought also to be commenced with as little delay as possible, and the failure to provide for it at this session of Congress will be wntortunate, Capt. Fiebeger, who bas charge of all sur- face improvements, seid that it was very much to be regretted that the committee found it necessary to limit the appropriation for new Pavements to €200,000 from the appro- priation. in any of ite quar- being A drive around the city ters will show new and expensive houses Duult in anticipation of these street improve- ments. The building up of new streets will be checked during the coming summer on account thought, that the committee saw Mt to give us almost ail the money requested for keeping in repair our axphult and other pavements, and for paving alley® or constructing sidewalks under the per proposed to improve. | mut eystem. These latter appropriations are of great importance to the health and comfort of the public. He ssid be wae very much | pleased to see that the committee te disposed to give tho enginecr department a permanent organization, DISTRICT CHARITIER, Superintendent of Charities A. G. Warner said: “The most satisfactory feature of the reported recommendations so far as they to the department of charities 1s the ine of an amount, however inadequate, for the girls’ reform school. [had pruned all other estimates as close as possible in order to pro- vide for this, and am very giad that it has found a The two new institutions that were added to the subsidy list and given piti- fully small amoants were placed there wihout consulting with me at all. Either more or nothing shoulé have been given them. Other appleants had equally «trong claims for assist- ance, but the committee seer to have taken the view that pubtic appropriations for ebari- ties are simply sops to be thrown to the most importunate. Jam more disc: indifference on their part to the of the department than by their cut im my own salacy. Itisacommon but unbusi- nesslike trick to offer © man fair salary and then after he bas resigned a former position and you think you bave him im your power to cut down his wages. Personally I do not much mind, for there are plenty, of other things I can turn aS the reduction is made it either oblige me to remain here at « salary which would not have induced me to come, or else, by leaving, throw away Work and postpone the of the District can be properly organized.” THE FIRE DRVAKTMENT. Chief Parris of the fire department said the Dill was « mystery to him. The he asked for were needed, every cent of it, and the cuts made by the committee would, interfere with the efficiency of the fire ment. The companies were now running ‘The committee had failed to make provision for the five disabled men he was carrying on the rolls, and he was in ® quandary what to do with them, They were unfit for fire duty, Intendant Stoutenburgb of the Washington asylum felt @ trifle badly over the €5,000 cut in his estumate for contingent ex; ee be emd representative, “a - it does in « presidential year, when the city te crowded with tramps, is quite unfortunate. I sincerely trust the Senste committes will belp ‘the District out of the bole.” ‘The amount allowed the police department te £495,780, a decrease of $23,443 as compared with the appropriation for the current year. While the figures show the decrease mentioned, the actual decrease amounts to nothing so far as the is concerned. | Tas an item of £29,000 for a new police | which amount was not asked for comple | | there is another decrease of #443 for # wagon which was alto not asked, for. In place ‘of this decrease there is an increase of @6,000, for stables, which makes the reduction €28,008 as otated. In the estimates sent to the Commissioners by Maj. Moore a number of additions to the force were arked for. i ‘The Commissioners reduced this estimate to $14,337 in excess of the appropriation for the current year. : to provide am tnerease such as asked for police officials say it is more than je that an extra appropriation will be requested for expenditure during the G. & R encampment, made for augural ceremonies At that time most of the mouey was cxpended in salaries for apecial off- cers. by this interests | ‘Lieut. Col. Henry's Promotion. An order has been received at Fort Myer, & a letter sent by Col. Guy V. Henry, command- ing Fort Myer, to the officers and enlisted mea 4 colonel, car- nf 1 desire to make it o matter of record that my service with the nint® cavalry, which i# now terminated, has been one of pleasure to me, and has demonstrated ‘that the officers of the ninth, im attention to geal in ite performance, celled. in parting and severing sociat to ca i i ! & § i F i