Evening Star Newspaper, April 14, 1892, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.CC., THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1892. LOCAL MENTION. Tomer Laxoume; antiseptic and cooling. Itis one of the best applications in cares of abrasions, burns, wounds. In collapsibie tubes of all druggists, Torcet Laxoxine. Scrreners ruom CaTanum can find relief and ® sure cure by using Piso’s Remedy for Catarrb. All draggists. 0c. EN Way Teronize with trifling means and “so- called remedies” for piles. It saves time, money and suffering to use Betton’s Infallible Pile Salve, 50c., and you find yourself cured Fadically. It’s Nor Fat 3 th: wanted as the Perfect complexion and glow of health—those unmistakable evidences of nerve, strength and energy. Ladies, try a bottle or two of Hen- ley’s Celery, Beet d Iron—the ideal nerve tonic. All druggists. 1sx¥, bottled at the Krarmer, Agent. Bete oF distillery. Surerz’s 6c. cindy for 25e. This is only at 7th and I streets northwest. J. F. Saxetz. N Cuai grand opening will Watch the papers Matruew Berxoem take place in a few da for the announcement. Cun. Xaxpea. India pale ale, $1.50. Have your building. repairs and alterations | made promptly and at reasonable prices by C. D. Coutxs, builder, 717-719 18th st. B.w. For Sprtxa Stries of wall paper, fresco and interior painting, window shades, &c., go to R. W. Hexpenson’s, 1113 F st. nw. No Maw can preach well or pray well, work well or play weil, if suffering discomfort from wearing an ili ng shoe. Any man can wear a comfortable shoe if he Will take the trouble to go into @ Crawford | shoe store and be properly fitted to a pair of our celebrated Crawford shoes, We can fit | any foot not deformed. The Crawford shoe looks well, wea feels weil unt! worn out. Does you Sold in Waslungton only at our CRawFonp Stor Store, «8 Pa. ave, CITY AND DISTRICT. vs Ts TONIGHT. Aupavon’ y Bell in “Jupiter.” Narioxat.—“The City Directory. Acapemy oF Music.—“Tangled Up.” Haanie’ Busov.—“Little Lord Fauntleroy.” Keaway’s Lyceum. —Sam Jack’s Creole Co. ‘Tue Barrie or Getrisevac—l5th street and Ohio avenue. —_o+— CONDENSED LOCALS. In the divorce case of Virginia M. Tyler against Albert W. Tyler, the latter has filed an answer by Mr. D. W.’ Glassie denying the charges made against him. A buman hand was found Tuesday after- noon in Madison street alley. Hot ashes in a ba street caused a slight fire at 12:15 o'clock Tues- day night. Two DEap Ixrasts were reported by the po- | lice this morning--one found on New York avenue between North Capitol and Ist streets | northeast and one in the yard of 924 Delaware avenue. Tue Woopmoxt Rop axp Gun Crvp has elected officers as follows: Jeremiah Wilson, president; Dr. R. B. Donaldson, vice president; James P. Willett, secretary and treasurs w. B. Gurley, auditor; Dr. W. 8. Harlin, J. Maury Dove and Dr. BR. B. Donaldson, executive com- mittee. ere Pes Woops & Co., bankers, are open daily until 4:30, enabiing you to transact your banking | business after office hours. They solicit your business. Ma. Horse Waxts a Drvonce. George H. Hulse is suing for a divorce from Kate E. Hulse on the ground of desertion and adultery. The bill, filed by Mesers. Padgett and Forrest yesterday, sets forth the marriage | in 1874; that they lived together till March 24, 1887, when, on his return from work, he found | that she had left, taking their two boys with her and sending the girl to an aunt in Jersey City, and she had carried off their property. He further charges adultery in this city. se a as Tuey Cram Laroz Damaces. W. C. Downey and F. S. Smith, by Messrs. Worthington and Heald, yesterday entered suit agaiust Rufus Helphenstine for €10,000 | damages. The plaintiffs bonght the Portland rug store, at the intersection of 14th street and Vermont avenue, facing Thomas Circle, in January, 1891, and they allege that defendant | agreed not to engage in the drug business | within ten blocks withont their written assent, | and charge that the establishment of the drug | store at 1ith and K streets in December last, | under the name of Helphenstine & Cluss, is in violation of the agreement, Edgar C. Helphen- | Stine being a minor and Itufus Helphenstine the actual manager of the business, 2 lami pm a8 3 Woons & Co., bankers, are open daily until 4:30, enabling you to tranaact your banking business after office hours. They solicit your 088, Given Tae Riout ro Run Trarss, In the case of the Washington and Point Lookout railroad vs. the Washington and Poto- mae railroad the court yesterday granted the present owners the right to run trains, and fave both parties thirty days in which to take proof to establish the right to the bed of the ———— Marriaxp Tarirr Rerormers. A mass meeting was held last night in Ford’ Opera House in Paltimore under the auspices of the Tariff Reform Association of Maryland and im the interest of Grover Cleveland for President of the United States. Specches were made by Hon. A. Leo Knott, Phi ip D. Laird, James Alfred Pearce, James E. Ellgood, John E. Brown, Hon. William Pinkney Whyte, Robert F. Brattan, and J. Clarence Lane, and resolu- tions were adopted for tariff and administrative reform and against free silver. ——_. Par atx your bills by check. Open your bank account with Woops & Co. They will be | omy to have your account whether it be ge or THIS INTERESTS YOU. Agreeable to the numerous requests made by our friends and the public in general who would be unable to attend our opening recep- tion on account of the disagreeable weather, we have decided to postpone our opening until the weather clears up. We regret that the ele- ments compel us todo this at this late mo- ment. All those in receipt of our previous ii Vitations will be notified in tomorrow's pa: when the event takes place. Matruzw meim.—Advt. eee eee Woovs & Co., bankers, are open daily until 4:90, enabling you to transact your banking business after office hours. They solicit your business. Reweuszn Matrugw Beaynem's opening reception takes place today from 6 to9 p.m.— Advi —__—__ Tre Fire at Stan Orrice yesterday should remind all to insure in The Arlington Fire In- surance Company for the District of Columbia, Cash capital, $200,000. Officers—Walter 8. Cox, president; Wm. King. vice president; C. B. Maury, treasurer; Frank T. Rawlings, sec- retary; E. McO. Jones, assistant secretary. Directors—Walter 8. Cox, Dr. J. W. H. Love- F. L, Moore,Wm. King, Chas. Edmonston} . W. W. Jobnston, Wm. R. Riley, 8. Thos. Brown, Wm. Galt. ‘Office, 1505 Pennsylvania avenue,north of United States Treasury.—Advt. ——_—— It Looms much better to draw @ check in ment of bills than carry your bank account - your pocket. ee weet with Woops Co., mw. Open daily ‘until 4:30. Gazar Cuaxce yor Mex. ing purchased an immense line of the finest imported cassi- mere suitings at about sixty cents on a dollar, Iam the usual $35 and $40 suits to order for and the usual 8, 9 and $10 trousers to order for $7. G. Wanvizip tad son, corner 9th and G streets west, Ir tooxs much better to draw s check in =< bills than carry your bank account ad Se oh until 490. - Eastzn novelties and cards, J. Jay Goutp.* ———_ Dox’ Mus Marracw Brryeent’s grand @pening this evening. Souvenirs for allL—Advt DISTRICT TAXATION. HON. T. L. JOHNSON’S ADDRESS ON HIS SIN- GLE TaX BILL. HE CLAIMS THAT THE PRESENT METHOD OF As- SESSMENT IS UNEQUAL AND UNJUST, AND GIVES THE RESULTS OF AN INVESTIGATION BE HAS MADE ON THE SUBJECT. Representative Tom L. Johnson of Ohio, who is a member of the House District committee, addressed a special meeting of the Builaers’ Exchange last night upon the question of tax- ation and assessment in the District. The meeting had been called at the request of Mr. Johnson, who wished to present to the builders his views upon a proposed change in the method of levying taxes upon property in this District. In the course of his remarks Mr. Johnson scored the existing system of assessment and made the statement that this Congress will commence at once the investigation of assess- ments in force here with the view of providing @ radical change in the system, whereby the small property owner will not be assessed upon 80 per cent of the value of his holdings, while the wealthy man is assessed upon only 10 per of the value of his property, He himself had introduced a resolution in the House yesterday to this effect which bad been agreed to, and the investigation will proceed at an early date. In this connection Mr. Johnson described the results of a preliminary investigation which he has been making at bis own expense. He said he had employed several real estate agonts of this city, who have the reputation of being thoroughly posted upon land values, to come to his office and give th roximate value of lots in twenty-five squares of this city selected atrandom. ‘They named the values upon an estimate which was low, if anything, they said, in order to Le conservative. These values were contrasted with the amount as fixed by the assessors for taxation, and found to be three times as great as the as- sessed valuation, Mr. Johnson said {t is well known to every one that property on F street which cannot be bought for $60 a square foot is assessed upon a valuation of only $5. In fact, the richest roperties in this District, those better able to | taxation by reason of the benefits they re- turn to their owners, are assessed upon a sum which is from 10 to 20 per cent of their real value, while the smaller holdings of poorer men are assessed 80 per cent. THE SINGLE TAX BILL. The main argument which Mr. Johnson de- sired to make was in favor of the bill now pending in Congress to change the method of taxation, This is H. R. bill No. 819, as follows: That from and after the thirtieth day of June. eighteen hundred and _ ninety-two, improvements to real estate in the District of Columbia shall be exempt from taxation, and the deficit in the revenue caused thereby shall be met by a higher rate of taxation on land, which shall be assessed at its full potential market valuo; and all laws or parts of laws in- consistent herewith are hereby repealed. Mr. Johnson said this bill carries out the the- ory of what is known asthe single tax. Itis a tax upon land alone. The fault with the pre ent system is that in taxing buildings and im- provements injury is done to the very thing 1t is desired to benefit. Aman owns a vacant corner lot on a busy street. It isan eyesore. He puts up a six-story building, thereby im- proving the neighborhood and every picce of Property in it. ‘The tax assessor fines him for doing the city @ benefit, His taxes are in- creased. WHAT HIS INVESTIGATION HAD SHOWN. His investigations in this city had demon- Strated that the relative tax upon improve- ments increased away from the center and richest portions of the city. On F street, from 9th to 15th, of the total assessed valuation 31 percent was upon improvements and 69 per cent upon the value of the land. A similar number of squares chosen in the outskirts of the city showed the situation to be exactly re- versed, 69 per cent being upon improvements and 31 per cent upon the value of the land. This is not just and equitable, he says, for it shows that the heaviest burden falls upon those least able to bear it. He said the assessed land values in this Dis- trict are 76,000,000, while the actual land values are $305,000,000. The theory of the single tax if put into oper- ation in this District would increase building and make work with high wages for the un- employed. Aland owner would find it un- a tokeep his lot vacant and would uild upon it. The unsightly vacant spots in the heart of the city adjacent to improved property would vanish and handsome astruct- ures would be erected. At the close of his remarks Mr. Johnson was compelled to leave to fill another engagement, SATISFIED WITH THE PUESENT RATE. Mr. B. H. Warner then addressed the audi- ence. He said there is a very specious ele- ment in the theory of taxation. Amancan go before the people and make the popular argu- ment of reduced taxation upon the poor man with an increase of wages and seem to carry everything before him. Care should be taken, however, before putting strange theories into practice in this city. ‘The people are satisfied with the system now in operation. He would advocate a general mecting of the business men to consider their interests in view of the spirit which Congress manifests to legislate in is direction, Mr. Warner then discussed Mr. Johnson's theory and offered argument in rebuttal. Mr. Paul Bowen responded to Mr. Warner, claiming that Mr. Warner bad not answered Mr. Johnson's claims, Mr. Ralston, Mr. RH. Hutchinson, Mr. Thomas J. King and Mr. Thomas Monahan briefly discussed the bill and a colloquy en- sued among several members of the audience. Woons & Co., bankers, are open daily until 4:30, enabling you to transact your banking business after office hours. They solicit your business. Buckskin Joz Sexr To Prison. Jos. Greener, alias Buckskin Joe, forty years a frontier scout with Carson, Gen, Sheridan, Crook, Custer and Harney, has been taken to the southern Illinois penitentiary to serve one year for assuming to be anofficer of the United States. Greener wore the conventional western sombrero and his iron gray locks reached be- bo bis shouldera, He is about sixty-five years Deatn or Mr. Samven Mitten. Mr. Samuel Miller died yesterday afternoon at bis residence, 653 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The deceased was one of the best known and respected citizen in that section of the city. For teirty-seven years he has been employed in the machine shop of the navy yard, and at the time of his death he was mas- ter machinst of breech mechanism, He leaves awi nd three sons, eee Marniocz Licenszs, Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to Chas. P.Cassidy and Mary Davison; Arthur R. Thompson and Mary E. Fendrich; James Scott and Dosy Scott; W. Henry Hall and Priscilla Boston; Michael T, Aberu and Ellen Murphy, of Boston, Mass, Ir tooxs much better to draw a check in ent of bills than carry your bank account E your ket. Open an account with Woops rs, 1222 F st mw. Open daily & Co., until 4:30. Tax Axcvo Cius Lastevening s dinner was served to the members and the guests of Arguo Club at the Hotel Cochran, covers being laid for seventeen. An interesting paper on “The National Banking System” was presented by Mr. J. Walter Wheatley and was afterward discussed by the members. Those present were W. &. Armstrong, V. E. H J. W. Wh M. B. May, Dr. W. O. Woodward, H. F. Willoughby, V. L. Masoi G. Dubois, Mr. tley, T. Newcomb, W. LL. Fi a En- Fish, ©. D. Davis, R. Enight, H. E. Peck, 7. H. Kiser, Harry Blish and Geo. A. Prevost. Berrie Apams’ Siaren Coxvicrep, Allen Harrison, who on Saturday, April 2, murdered Bettie Adams, a 15-year-old-girl, bee cause she refused to marr; terday convicted at Huntingtoa, W. Va,, ef ierder i the first degree, the ponalty for which is death, Insrectixe Tae Sweatrxe Srstex 1x Bostox. After the public hearing on the sweating sys- tem, the congressional committee drove around the north ond of Boston and visited a number of tenement houses where clothing was made, In one place where clothing was made scarlet —r found and the Congressmen refused ge HOWARD UNIVVBSITY. GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE CLAESES IN MEDI- CINE, DENTISTRY AND PHARMACY. The spacious auditoriam of the First Con- gregational Church was filled last evening with ® large and appreciative audience, assembled to witness the award of the final academic hon- ors to be conferred on the members of the grad- Uating classes in medicine, dentistry and phar- macy of Howard University. The handsome tions of the church, the profusion of fragrant flowers and the smiles of admiring friends constituted the surroundings which marked this eventful occasion in the lives of the — Music was furnished by the Third Artillery band, and after an address to the graduates by f. Daniel 8. Lamb, A.M., St the degrees were conferred by President Rankin upon the following named: Graduates in medicine—Z. Wilbur Alder- man, Ohio; Robert R. Cooke, Virginia; James O. Creditt, Maryland; ae |. Fletcher, New Jersey; Richard Foster (M. 8.), Kansas; Waiter T. Green, Texas; Julia R. Hall, Tennes- see; Pinckney M. Henderson, North Carolina; Allen L, Herron (B. 8.), Arkansas; Geo. W. Holley, West Virginia; William A. Holley, Virginia; Joseph ©. ‘Ingersoll, Maryland; Albert Johnson, Virginia; Harry Jones, West Virginia; John T. Laning (M. D.), New Jersey; Adelbert H. Lee (D. D. 8.), District of Colum- bia; T. Elisworth Lee (D. D. &.), District of Columbia; Alfred J. Lopez (B. A.), Louisiana; Wm. A. Lucy, Arkansas; Camillo H. Machinek, Switzerland; Wm. L. Maples, Tennessee; Richard T. Moss, District of Columbia; John W. Prather, North Carolina; John J. Slattery, District of Columbia; Solomon H. Thompson, West cee Ellis D. Whedbee (B. A.), N. C.5 James W. Williams, Texas; Charles’ Henri Woode, (B. 8), Missisippi; James A. Worm- ley, District of’ Columbia, Graduates in dentistry: Andrew Gwathney, Virginia; Albert 8. Johnson, New York, and John MacDonald, Canada. Graduater pharmacy: Francis J. Barrow, Louisiana; Wm. H. Connolly, North Dakota; Junius B. Cooke (M.D.), Tennessee; Alva 0. Garrott, Alabama; Henri W. Hastie, Tennessee; Chas. C. Horning, Germany; Walter P. Napper QLD.), Virginia and Bunyan R Tyler, North Carolina, Perhaps the most interesting feature of the exercises was the announcement of the award of the prize offered by Dr. Thomas B, Hood, the dean of the faculty. It o ists of €50 in (ioe and is given for the essay on a 8e- lected subject, This year the subject given was “Diphtheria.” The successful contestant was Alfred J. Lopez of New Orleans. An ad- dress by the president of the university closed the exercises of a pleasant evening. Schone MR. ROOSEVELT AND THE P. O. D. THE BALTIMORE POST OFFICE CASE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF CONGRESS, Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt will, it is said, give some interesting testimony if he is a joned before the House committee on civil service reform to tell what he knows of the violation of the law by President Harrison's Officials in Baltimore. He made a racy report nearly a year ago, quoting evidence given by the officials themselves, One of the carriers admitted that he was a political worker and that cheating was one of the features of repub- lican methods in Baltimore, but he added with injured innocence, “We always cheat fair.” The Maryland Civil Service Reform Association has refused to appreciate the distinction be- twoen “cheating fair’ and cheating unfairly. Congressman Andrew of Boston, the chairman of the House committee on civil servico re- form, recently received a communication from & committee appointed for the purpose setting forth the action taken. Ameeting of the executive committee of the Civil Service Reform Association of Mary- land was held April 1, 1892, at which resolutions were adopted which provided, after a lengthy preamble reviewing the case made out against spoilsmen by the investigating committee, at a committee of two, besides the chair- man, b pointed to call the facts of the case to the attention of the committee on reform in the civil service of the House of Representa- tives for such action as the exigency may in their judgment require. Messrs. Packard, Winchester and Reynolds were appointed a committee to present the preamble and resolution to the chairman of the committee on reform in the civil service of the House of Tepresentatives, Mr. Andrew presented the above petition in the House yesterday, und will probably lay it formally before the committee on Monday, An order will probably be introduced in the House authorizing the committee to begin an investigation, tend for. the proper witnesses and report in print, The inquiry will have additional piquancy from the fact that Post- master General Wanamaker had an investiga- tion made by a post office inspector, which, it is claimed, weakens the force of some of Mr. Roosevelt's facts, There will be somo lively sparring if Mr. Wanamaker and Mr. Roosevelt appear in person before the committee on the same day. Mr. Andrew has written to the committee of the Maryland association that he will be pleased to see them at any time they may choose to call upon him, INDORSED CLEVELAND. ‘HE 18 THE FIRST CHOICE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRACY. The Pennsylvania democratic convention yesterday afternoon was very boisterous, The reading of the minority report of the creden- tials committee was repeatediy interrupted. The Cleveland plank in the platform was an unqualified indorsement, but not an instruc- tion, and it leaves the delegation free to turn to some other candidate if they wished during the convention. The platform adopted demands repeal of the McKinley law and revision of tariff, civil ser- reform, and that ‘the sentiment of the sylvania democracy is overwhelmingly for the renomination of Cleveland.” Mention of Cleveland was greeted with pro- longed and renewed cheers, The platform also instructed for unit rule, and commended the administration of Gov- ernor Pattison. It declared for Harrity for national committceman. His name was re- ceived with the greatest enthusiasm, The minority report presented a resolution instructing for Mr. Cleveland. It was received with mingled cheers and hisses, Mr. Read offered a resolution providing for the election of delegates at large, &c. that Congressmen at larg at large be placed in nomi speeches, The resolution was adopted. Mr. Garman ina brief speech placed in nomina- tion for justice of the Supreme Court Hon, Christopher Heydrick, The nomination was made by acclamation. Hon. Thomas Morrit and George A. Allen wore nominated by acclamation for Congress- men at large. Then in quick order four names were presented for electors at large. A man tried to get the floor to resent another nomination, but he was cut off with « motion to close the nominations and the following electors at here named by acclamation: Mortimer F. Elliott, Tioga; John ©. Bullitt. Phila.; Thomas B. Kennedy, Frank- lin; David T. Watson, yr eares & The delegates at large elected to the Chicago of are convention are headed by Col. Singerly Phila. and Attorney General Hensel, and Cleveland men. ———_——+e+______ Woops & Co., bankers, 1222 F street, solicit your banking business, Gex. Mower Burien at Anuixatox. The remains of the late Major General Jos. A. Mower, of Sherman’s army, commander of the famous Twentieth Army Corps on the ‘march to the sea,” were bronght from the place of their first iuterment, New London, Conn., to Washington yesterday and interred near the tomb of Gen. “Phil.” Sheridan, at Arlington. In accordance with the wishes of the family, the removal was private, with no military escort. Gen. Mower died at Ni Orleans, ow La., Jan. 7, 1870, while in command of the Department of the Gulf. His death was the result of exposure during the war. Gen. Mower left a widow, son and two daughters. Mrs. Mower and herson and one daughter reside in Washington. Par aun bills by check, our hank aocouas Sib Woops & Co, tery wil be omnes to have your account whether it be or small. —-——_— Tar Nores-Rocxweit Cast. It is reported that the democrats who are in favor of retaining Mr. Rockwell in his seat in House, regardless of the fact that the com- mites on elections has reported that he has not and never had any right to the seat, Mr. Noyes, the republican, being elected,intend to try to break a quorum when the case comes up on Tuesday, so as to prevent action, ton It is by Harry B. a Seian Bde 5 ry aan book is said tesbeewitty and the ball night, the Ws cand Bostons hay- secured all the boxescte give Mr. Bell a ee; welcome in his new ~ fe iss Davenport Ix -ATRA.”—Next Monday eveni Fanny t will “Cleopatra,” which she is said to be made the triumph of herlifayat Albaugh’s The cast, which < heade@by Melbourne Mo- Dowell, includes nineteen ‘Speaking characters The sale of and a chorus of over 150 seats will open tomorrow, — Hanrr ov THEATER—“THe Rocky Moun- tain Waif.”—At Harris’ Bijou Theater next week will be seen the thrilling border drama, “The Rocky Mountain Waif.” The company is said to be a strong one and the stage settings include a number of attractive pictures of west- ern scenery, ‘Tre Crrx Sports Buriesque Compaxy.—The City Sports Burlesque Company will make its first appearance at Kernan's Lyceum Theater next week. It is said to be a very brilliant at- traction and includes a number of variety stars, Agreat card is Mile, Beatrice, the young fe- male contortionist. —_—>___ DISTRICT IN CONGRESS, STREET CAR SCHEDULES. Mr. Heard introduced a bill in the House yesterday providing that street car companies must file with the District Commissioners schedules according to which cars shall be run for the accommodation of the public, and that subject to the approval ind may be changed by , in their judgment, the publio needs require such change, XO ONE-HORSE CARS, Mr. Heard introduced another bill yesterday, providing that after January 1, 1898, it shall be unlawful for any street railway company own- ing or operating any line of str railway within the limité of the city of Washington, or the greater part of which lies within sald cit limits, to use upon such road any “‘one-horse” cars, After said date all cars used within th limits prescribed shall, if drawn by horse power, be of the size and style known as ‘‘two-horse cars,” and each one shall be in charge of a — —— and such conductor shall not act as 8 driver. S1iussr Lonpon Sraeets, For about 15 days regular summer weather has been prevailing in Engiand, but yesterday there was sudden and very disagreeable change. The mercury dropped from 69 to 89 degrees, and snow fell in several parts of the country. ————_+____. A Pacryio Coast Scneme. The San Francisco Chronicle says a number of the wealthiest men of that city have been meeting together for the past six months con sidering plans and subscribing money to com- mence the construction of a competing rail- road. They have pledged themselves to build ® road betweon that city and Salt Lake. Each of them has agreed to put up the sum of 100,- 000 and each has already paid into @ local bank the sum of $25,000 in ook Manytaxp AaRicuLTuRAL CoLLEGE, The stockholders of the Maryland Agricul- turalCollege have elected these five trustees for the ensuing year: J. Carroll Walsh, Jerusalem Mills, Harford county; Wilmot Johnson, Ca- tonsville, Baltimore county; Charles B. Calvert, Afce Denes petata dot a caren county; len Dodge, Washington, D, C., and Charlei H. Stanley. | ee ‘ mi ———._—__ Orposep To 4 Sunpar Fam. The International committee of the M. P. 8 ©. E. appointed to promote the fight against opening the World's Fair on Sunday, in Indianapolis, considered the question of es- tabhshing a boycott if theSunday opening was adhered to, but at length decided that that would be injudicious. A manifesto was issued by the committee providing for a campajgn to accomplish the end desir It urges local unions and individual members to write to Con- gressmdn and senators urging them to vote for an appropriation of $5,000,000, or as much more as may be found necessary to secure the suc- cess of the fair, on the condition that the gates be closed on Sundays and intoxicants excluded. It also advises State action with a view to clos- ing State exhibits and in that way force the general exhibits to close, a MINERS LOST IN A DESERT. PEGQ LEG GOLD HILL# BELIEVED TO HAYE CLAIMED TWO MORE VICTIMS, If the story of H. H. Hansen, an old pros- pector, be true, saysa Los Angeles dispatch, the lost Peg Leg Mine in the Colorado Desert has claimed two more victims—Thomas L, Doran aud J. K. Bell of San Francisco. On February 22 the two men left San Francisco with George Curtis of Los Angeles and H, L. Forrest of New York. Forrest came on to join the expedition. Once before Doran looked for the Peg Leg Mine and nearly lost his life. An old miner gavo him a rough map made by Peter Smith, who years ago found the three little hills of gold in the waste of sand, and he determined to try again. The party was well equipped and knew the danger of the desert It was intended that Doran and Bell should do the arduous exploring work. Hansen was down on the borders of the des- ert recently and learned that several Cocopah Indians had found the trail of two white men evidently lost, as the tracks circled and crossed. Hansen's story created great interest among mining men, and an effort will be made to rescue the party. Tue Navan Appropriation Bint, The House had up the naval appropriation bill yesterdayafternoon,but after several hours’ hard fighting over points of order, an adjourn- ment was had without any material progress being made. A point of order was made against the proposition for a new battle ship, After a wrangle the point was overruled. This was followed by a motion to add other vessels and men. Holman moved to strike the clause from the bill Pending this the House adjourned, —————+e+____ War Ix tae Waser Business, The annual stockholders’ meeting of the whisky trust was held yesterday at Peoria, IIE Tho president's report showed surplus of $300,000. This was @ great disappointment, half million being expected. It was decided | to cut prices until outside opposing concerns | are wiped out of existence. This means war from now on until the object of the trust is achieved. Daxoen or Leavixe CuILpRen ALONE. Two little boys, aged 2 and 4 years respect- ively, sons of Henry Nieman, living in the northern portion of East St. Louis, were burned to death in their home yesterday. The chil- dren were locked in the house by their parents, who are employed away from home during the day. It is supposed the dittle:fellows secured some matches and set fire to house, which was completely destroyeds The charred bodies of the children were found in the ruins, Prars Taux ro Inism Pourrictans. Commenting on the dissensions existing in the Irish parliament party, London Truth says that Irishmen must remember that home rul- ers have not yet won, adding: “If the English electors find the battle lost owing to Irish dis- sensions their determination toforce home rule to the front will be weakened. Irishmen can rest assured that if Mr. Gladstone's home rule bill does not meet with their approval no English statesman will. dream of. forcing it down their throats,” Desrevuctioy or a Lancs Paren Mitr. A large paper mill belonging to William Phillips, near Kennett Square, Pa., was de- stroyed b. fire yesterday, together with all the ms and contents, incladi many tons manufactured paper. Mr, lips was seriously burned about the hnad while frying ‘lined Helberg The lows vy Inspector Byrnes has been mado su) tondent police of New York to succeed Super- intendent Murra; Sidney Smith, ex-president of the Western Associa' of Architects and a prominent builder at Omaha, has disappeared, and it has been discovered a he has forged notes to to reorganize the artillery and infantry of the army and to increase its efficiency. The bill provides that the artillery force of the army now authorized by law shall be reorganized into seven regiments of not more than twelve batteries each. Each regiment of artillery shall consist of one colonel, one lieutenant eolenel, three majors, twelve captains, eleven first lieutenants, ten second lieutenants and the enlisted men authorized by law, which may be organized into batteries and battalions composed of such number of officers and men as the President may direct, But the regi- ments shall be officered by the promotion and transfer of the officers now in e artillery ac- cording to their seniority, and any vacancies thereafter remaining in the grade of second lieutenant shall be filled in the manner now authorized by law. No appointments to the grade of first lieutenant shall be made until the first lieutenants now in service who become supernumerary by the organization herein provided shall have been absorbed. All ag motions shall be subject to the examinati prescribed by la The President, in his dis- ¢retion, may authorize the enlistment of col- ored men for service in any one or more of these — It further provides that each regiment of infantry shail consist of one colonel, one lieu- tenant colonel, two majors, twelve captains, ten first lieutenants, eight second lieutenants and the enlisted men authorized by law, and may be organized into companies and bat- talions, composed of such number of officers and men as the President may direct Original vacancies hereby created shall be filled by romotion according to seniority in the igfan- ef —_ subject to the examination required y law. ‘The duties of regimental adjutants and quar- termasters are to be performed by lieutenants detailed to such duty, without extra pay. “+05 SOCIAL MATTERS. . Mrs. Harrison is somewhat better today, but is still suffering c@siderably from her cough and the subsequent weakness, Owing to Mrs. Harrison's illness, Mrs. McKee cannot arrang: any part for the White House to take in the resumption of social movements after Easter, but so far asthe Easter Monday egg rolling is concerned, good weather is the only thing nec- essary. Benjamin and Mary McKee are antici- pating lots of fun out of the gay spectacle led by the great gathering of children in the grounds the grown-up folks at the White House are devoutly hoping that the day will be bright and balmy. The children are going to have a few of their little companions to spend the afternoon on the portico with them to watch the fun. Mr. and Mrs. Myron M. Parker gavea dinner of twelve covers last night. Mr. and Mra. John W. Foster have returned froma three days’ stay at Virginia Beach, which has beenone of their most delightful and at the same time one of their most restful vacations lately. Miss Katherine Elkins, the youngest daugh- ter of the Secretary of War, has invitations out for s party for all her young acquaintances on Easter Tuesday from $to6. Today the eldest son of the Secretary returns from college for the Easter holidays. Mrs, Elkins accompanied Mrs. Logan today ba Pottekiil, Pa., where she is thinking of placing her second son at school. Mrs. Elkins spent the Now York with the Secretary. on Tuesday night, Mr. and Mrs, E. D. Easton gave a musicale last evening at their residence, 649 East Capi- tol street, im honor of their guests, Prof. J. R. Sweney, the celebrated music composer, and his wife and daughter. Solos were given by Prof. Sweney, Miss Mattie Gray, Miss Mae Stout, Mrs, Alton Smith and Dr. Woodman, trio by Dr. and Mrs. Woodman and Mrs. Smith, aduet by Prof. Sweney and Miss Gray, and iano solos by Miss Josephine Sweney and Miss ‘lla Crystal. Among those present were Rev. and Mra, F. D. Power, Rev. E. B. Bagby, Mr. and Mra, D. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. A. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Godwin, Dr. C. L. Dema- rest, Mrs, N. M. Hayden, Mrs. N. E. Budlong, Mr. and Mrs. O. B, Stout and the Misses Stout, Miss Margaret Lowrie, Miss Marian Reeves, Mr. W. 8. Nicholson and the Misses Nicholson, Mrs. and Miss Dyer and Mrs. W. Downs. After afour weeks’ visit in the Cumberland yalley, sojourning among friends in Carlisle, Pa., Misses Belle F. Leeds and Estelle Williams of this city returned home Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Parker gave a dinner party last night, Miss Mary E. Fendrick and Mr, Arthur R. Thompson were married last evening at the residence of the bride's mother,803 18th street, and afterwards held a reception. Miss Minnie Brown has returned from a month's stay in New York with friends, Mrs. Lane will give an Easter Monday party at the Hillman House. Secretary Foster is going out to Fostoria the latter tof the week to join his wife and make 4 little visit to their ‘married daughter. ‘Miss Foster is going west also after the Easter gayoties are over here. Mrs. Noble has been seeing her friends on Thursday afternoons during Lent since her re- turn from the south. Mrs. George B. McClellan will return to New York this week. ‘Mrs, Garficld has spent most of the winter here with Mra, Stanley Brown, but as usual, mingled in society only in the quietest way. Mr. and Mrs, W. V. Cox are registered at the hotel Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine, Fla, Mrs, Frank Pattison, whose serious illness during the past week has caused much anxiety to her many friends, is now slowly convalescent and will leave for Fortress Monroe, accompa- nied by her mother, Mrs. B, F. Moxley, as soon as her condition will permit, where hopes to be entirely restored to health, Mr. and Mra. Leon D. Geneste leave tomor- row for a trip to the Pacific coast, Duchesse de la Rochefoucauld is in Paris on a visit to her mother. PRINCE GEORGE OF WALES COMING, It is announced that Prince George of Wales, only son of the Prince of Wales, will make « visit to Canada in 1893, After visiting Quebec and Montreal ¥ other places of interest in a week in They returned the Dominion if will visit Chicago and at- tend the world’# fair to be held there, will then return to England. At present Prince George is with the Prince and Princess of Wales in the south of France, where the family is seeking rest and solace after their be- reavement through the death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale, the eldest son of the prince and princess. He The Protection of the Colored Man. An indignation meeting of about three hun- dred and fifty negroes was held in St. Louis Monday night to denounce the recent out- rages in the south, especially the triple lynch- ing at Memphis and the burning at the stake of a negro at Texarkana, Speeches were made by C. H. Tandy, Dr. Hilling, George Ho © HTyier an ‘others, and Tesolutions ohare rotesting against the outrages and declaring 5 favor of the forming of auxili bodies throughout the United States to tate the matter of protection to the negro. It was also resolved to send representatives to Europe to stir up sentiment there also and to call a na- tional convention to consider these and other matters, Borxep a Rrvau Cavrcu to Stora Revivar. For some time the members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at Corsicana, Tex., have been holding revivals at their church in the city, The result has been a large number of converts and additions tothe church, m: from the membership of other colt eburches, This ca agreat deal of indig- nation in the Lal — = chureh ae parsonage were set on early on Tues alae aoe burned to the A num- ber of arrests have pods, eg! Most Jom tHe Guerx Cavuncn. A ukase has been issued by the czar prohib- real estate in Volhynia unless embrace the religion of the orthodox weg Ana Saeewianer teres i Eaxean ‘Three more Kansas counties have instructed for Cleveland, They are Garfield, Harper and Dickinson. To be sure that their instructions would not be violated each of the tions slected as tothe state couvention which will delegates to the Chicago convention men who are known to have always —e A Sraaves Brony From Loxpox. A dispatch to the London Times from Buenos Ayres says that a section of the re vee on the assurance of suppert end protes- the United States, is in favor of the Argentine Republic coolly repudiating its Eu- ropean obligations. pees See Hruxs ror rar Postwaster Grvenst. Prof. J. R. Sweney, the well-known composer of sacred music, who has for years led the sing- ing in Mr. Wanamaker's great Philadelphia Sunday school, is visiting in Washington, and esterday sang to the phonograph several of ir, Wanamaker's favorite hymns and presented him with the cylinders. Tax Karsen To rex Oxronp Crew. Emperor William of Germany has sent through Prof, Max Muller of Oxford University ® gushing telegram to Oxford University boat crew congratulating them upon their defeat of the Cambridge crew last Saturday. ———-cee-_____ The result on Tuesday's election in Newport makes the complexion of the next Rhode Island legislature sixty-six republicans, thirty- one democrats, with eleven assemblymen to be chosen. CITY ITEMS. Evenrr 25c. Carts ror 4 CHECK. In addition to our gift of the elaborate T panel picture (Shoo!”) every purchaser of 25c. worth of Tea, Coffee, Baking Powder, Condensed Milk, Flavoring Extracts, Choco- late, Cocon, &c., is entitled to a check, a given number of which calling for a selection of something needed from an immense variety of ‘useful household articles, ‘Tur Guear Art, XTIc aND Pactric Tea Co., 601 and 503 Seventh st. n. w. In keeping with the excellence of the Coffees handled by us, the purity and flavor of Thea- Nectar and the superiority of A. and P. Baking Powder stands the Condensed Milk offered our ‘trons as a substitute for the par dae coey iquids palmed off as sweet mi Indeed, everything we handle is first-class. We can- not afford to touch inferior grades. 1620 Fourteenth st. nw. 815 H st. ne, ‘and 60 Center Market. and 92 Western Market, and 9 O Street Market. i Northern Liberty Market, Sous or Our Paices: Thea-Nectar Tea. Tux Gneat Attantio axp Pactrio Tza Co., 501 and 503 Seventh st. n.w. :Newrox H. Bowmax, Manager, Telephone 848. buw Rorar Gv is not costly 10 cents. Razor stropping machines cannot fail to put an edge on your razor, by simply turning the handle. Watronp’s, 477 Pa. ave. 1° EASTER REJOICINGS. Try one of our Hams, selected for the occa- sion; Early June Peas, 10c.; 3 cans Tomatoos, 25¢.; Strawberries, 15c.; Blueberries, 10c.; Fresh Broken Candy, 10c. pound. Prac’ Process Flour, 40c., 75c. and $1.50, the 8 Pure Rye Whisky, 5 years old, 650. Pure Port Wine (ned use), full ta. Se, Golden Catawba, 75c. gal; 250. le. Zinfadel Claret, vint. 1887, 3¢ gal. bot, 500. it P._R. Wirson, 934 7th st. n.w. Hart's Ham Re: njoys the confi- ence and patronage of people all over the civilized world, who use it to restore and keep the hair a natural color. Ger rm Lrxe! Our $1.90 Spring Derby has been a “trade winner,” but wo're not quite satisfed. e want you to have one—$1.9 with us, $2.50 elsewhere for the same hat. Franco & Sox, Bt One Price, cor 7th and D. BUTTER, Fine Rolls and Small Tubs, 909 La, ave., under theate: apl2-ate ODD FELLOWS’ HALL CLOTHING HOUSE 421 7th st., under Odd Fellows’ Hall. We have secured another large line of Boys’ Suits, sizes 4 to 13; will sell at the astonishingly low price $1.45. These goods are good value for €3. Also 800 pairs of Knee Pants, sizes 4 to 13, at 25c.; worth 50c. 421 7th st., under Odd Fellows’ Hall, apl2-4t “THE CELEBRATED BERKELY” WHISKY Is P MINENTLY A PURE TONIC AND AN EXCE! iT BEVERAGE. James Tharp’s Old Rye Berkely Whisky is without question the fins d purest goods in the market, and can always be relied on as a beneficial tonic and an excellent beverage. It contains all the component parts where medic- inal aid is needed —— tone and strength to the weak and afflicted by giving them re- newod energies and new life. —— and é it ly to their patients with pronounced good results, where they require a pure stimulant, to give them strength and tone up their shat- tered systems occasioned by sickness. Mr. James Tuanp, at 818 F street northwest, is the sole proprietor of this noted brand of ‘liquor, and has it copyrighted for the protection of the public and himself, ‘ep5-tudttt “BOOM TA RA,” 5c. Wonca’s, 925 7th. 9-lw 8, HELLER, 720 7th st, is making specialty in Ladies’ and Children’s Hair Cutting and Shampooing. Also cures Dandruff. ap9-6i* eather FIFTY MORE OF THOSE FINE SEWING Machines seliing so rapidly at $10 at Auerbach's Capitol Hil branch Domestic Machines and Pal 4th and Pa. ave. ae, Wx. Foxx, 5 ap9-208 TELEPHONE 1260. DOMESTIO SEWING se Co.,7&H. Forrepairing and renting. ap9-208 PHILLIPS’ DIGESTIBLE COCOA Furnishes nutriment and aids digestion. 1 NERVOUS DEBILITyY, Poor Memory, Diffi- dence, Sexual Weakness, Pimples cured by Dr. Miles’ Nervine. Samples free at Druggists. Gtr DR. HARTLEY'S Great Remedy cures catarrh. aps-lm NONE NAME IT BUT TO PRAISE. Wheeler & Wilson's New High Arm No. 9 A marvel of lightness and swiftness. §a27 Office 437 9th st. n.w. Ove Suz Is Srnz Sama 80 18 OUB SPECIAL e190 sale WRENCH PATTERN HATS AND BONNETR AOTAL VALUE, $9.50. ALL CLOAKS BELOW COsT. at S———— DAYS, A IVEN AWAY FOR 30 . bod Sosa m we AtPA0GH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. OE ME ‘OPERA COMPARE TONIGHT aT 8 ‘First tme upon any stage of the New Ooms Ge @ ‘By Marry B Smith and Julian Eéwerés, » pkeg, Fee-ramxr DAVENPORT @ oa Buno Tou TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, COR 13TH ARD Ze ‘The wonder of the world for bis musical powers, ‘Tickets now on sale at Metzsrottt's. 0914-60 " New NATIONAL THEATRE Bvery Evening and Saturday Matines, = BUSSELL'S COMEDIANS And the American Den oer, AMELIA GLOVER, In the New CITY DIRECTORY. Next Week First Joint Appearance in Washingten ef ROSE COGHLAN AND CHARLES OOGELAN IN “LADY BARTER” and “THE CHEOK BOOK® Beata now on sale, aris te Every Evening and Seturiay Matines, Dz LANGE AND RISING, Ib TANGLED UP, Introducing the Famous SERPENTINE DANOR Next Week De WOLF HOPPER And His Merry Company of Comedions And Singers in Wane. Seats now on sale. e LECTURE ——— a N4toNat RIFLES’ ARMORY, ~. SUNDAY NIGBT, April 17, “THE NEARNESS OF THE RESURRECTION AXD THE COMING OF OUR LORD," By JAMES B. DAVENPORT, Evangelist of the Ape Chi sccont sdveatins: All invited hierar x= a 190 snd Lota, FRIDAY, APRIT. 22, One Lecture HE WONDERFUL CAVEK:! vas are still open, and visitors can slways (ertsble sccommcdatious at the Tauraon i Vashinzton at 3-30 p.m.. do the caverns fj 1 De back ain 2:10 pm. next day. Let us ‘mhi8-Sin TEAMER PARTHOLDI. ‘or charter by Gay or hour. 4 dost for small ics, up or down the Potomasy ‘Pleasure bouts of ail kinda for hire } UMBEKLAND BOA pf fo16-3m* of Fat iw. JPENIITS TALLY HO STAGES LRaye 61%; Soldiers’ Horus and Cas e John Bridge y Home and Catan John ) tin, BO to Too, Zoo Park and legation bubaines. 7 » —————— LA & SLOAN, Auctioneers, 1407@u8 VALUABLE EUROPEAN MODERN PAINTINGS aT AUCTION From the JOHNSON GALLERIES, 255 FIFTH AVENUR NEW YORE BY THE MOST CELEBRATED ARTIONS op * EUROPE Onexhibition Monday and Tuesday, April 28t ag 19th, from 10 am to® pm The entire collection will be sold by auction en WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAT, TWENTIETH, TWENTSWIRST ont TWENTY-SECOND, Each morning st ELEVEN o'clock and TERED o'clock each afternoon OATALOGUES READY LATIMER & SLOAN, Auctioneers: ATCLIFFE, DARE & CO., Auctionsera, MUSTEE'S SALF OF A VALUABLE D Ooo, STREET gor F O AND COLUMBIA leer he w tee will offer for sa'e at public auction tn v on THURSDAY, FOUKTE! Bae a'D. "Yeon a WaLE-Pasi ponte RT OF LOT 32 IX SQUARE ! Fronting 20 feet ob O street at the corner of j street, and improved by an clexant and substan’ Bait 38-poou trick bows’ with ail modern “improves { ments, electric belle throughout and extra bath from the bees | toilet accommodations, weer al) the | ing it of access and egress to end fi of the city, all places of amusement. and the exects | tive ‘ments—in's wont @ most Ubusual Sppam westment or or one's 0} pera a een! years, gent per annum, pa | deed of trust upon the property sold, A | Recred by dood Gant pen the rove ee, | y reserves t! property at the risk and cost of the defaui chaser, after five days’ advertisement of some newepaper publisied in, Vashi Soe st. Daw RATCLIFFE, DARR & 00., Aucta, §e-THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPON! nM eden of tis wala wed SATURDAY, SEETREN ER SPILL. same hour and place. JOHN T. N, Part Owner and Ai EAICLIFFE, DARK & 00., Avote, Ww. apis Teesreey Phone, 804M NEWMIER, Nevaser