Evening Star Newspaper, April 30, 1892, Page 6

an iG STAR, WASHINGTON, A WEEK OF REST. The Social World Waiting for the May Activity. MRS. HARRISON'S HEALTH. Supper and Theater Parties Constitute the Principal Recreation of the Devotees of Fashion—Walking Instead of Dancing— Personal Notes. Mrs. Harrison was so much improved today that ber physician encouraged her to spend most of the day sitting up in an easy chair. Yesterday she was quite poorly, suffer- ing irom an attack of rheumatism that, however, quickly yielded to remedies. ‘This little set back had a depressing effect on her. for she is beginming to tire of the sick room and is a trifle discouraged over her failure to get well as soon as everybody nearby prophe- sied when she was first taken sick. Her bron- chial attack was followed by malarial fever and thelast few days bysymptoms of lumbago,so that she has gone through quite a siege. Now she is nervous and weak after it all. and these are the ailments from which all hope she will speedily recover. Sast ax soon as she is able to travel Mra. ‘MeKee will take her mother away. to remain until her health is fully restored. The chances aro that they will go down to Virginia Beach. Mrs. Harrison has not been the only person sick at the White House lately. There hus been considerable iJiness among the employes of the mansion. none, however, as serious nor as tedious as hers. One cause of it all has been advanced. backed by good common sense. The White House is pre-eminently @ public building, in whic » Pres- ident and his family have a few Private rooms. Last week upward of twelve thousand people passed over the first floor Sight seeing. Although Mrs. Harrison has been 80 ill, there has been no attempt made to stem the tide, as naturally it would occasion general disappointment, and in that case it would do her more harm than good. Everybody seemed to be resting the past week and nothing in a social way, outside of the weddings, a few dinners and a fewer luncheons. broke the monotony. With the ad- vent of May events, however, may come closer together and social amenities may not entirely and depend little theater supper Parties, ‘to they have lately, — Short out-of-town trips have absorbed the attention of many of the leaders and a kind of weariness of spirit has attacked the rest. ‘The pedestrian clubs have taken advantage of | every fine day for extended tramps around the adjacent suburbs, and as oue ef the prominent leaders im the athletic club says: “The fact ie wo have deserted the drawing room for the road.” It is the style now to spend quite as much time walking as driving, and the young folks for the most part are equally proficient | in both. | ‘The probabilities are against any great num- | ber of fashionable weddings during the coming two months. The wedding day of Miss Con- stance Lodge and Mr. Gardner is set, but the ceremony will take place up at her Massachu- setts home. Miss Foster is about to start fora visit to Fostoria and will be gone about a fortnight Coming back she will lengthen the journey so as to go to Niagara Falls, never yet having seen that wonder of nature. ‘In fact, although she hhas been to Europe. and greatly enjoyed seeing the sights of the old world, her desire has never been very marked for travel in this country. When anybody expresses astonish- ment at this Miss Foster tells, with a great deal of glee, that having lived ail her life within a few hours’ ride . he has never yet seen that mar- yy by the lake. However, she rectify all these little errors in ‘womanly judgment, develop a rightful amount of curiosity and see the wonders of America on this side of the Kockies at least as far as she can, before crossing the Atlantic again. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hopkins now that they have come into possession of & fair share of Mra. Mark Hopkins’ millions are content to let the world wag on as it will, They now pro- pose to go abroad for a year or two and enjoy ‘their patrimony. Mr. Sidney Everett 1s going abroad fora lengthy stay to join his family, who went early | White, Mr. Harvey, Mrs. M- Hazrigan, Mins t spring. . , Mrs. A Mrs, N. S. Lincoln will give a tea to meet the | Mrs. B- White, Mrs, ree gar th Mask and Wig Club on Monday afternoon. | Brown of Frederick, Md, Mr, ‘The following will be the patronesses at the | Latchford, Annapolis, Md., Mr. and’ Mrs, Presentation of “Mr. and Mrs. Cleopatra” Mon- day evening: Mra. Levi P. Morton, Mrs. Wil- merding. Mrs. Wanamaker, Mrs. Leland Stan- ford, Mrs. Philip Sheridan, Mra. Van Kens- saiser Berry. Mra Emory, Mrs. Wallach, Mrs. C. C. Giover, Mrs. F.’ B. M. Mason, Mrs. Wm. A. Hammond, Mra, G. Fairfield Car- penter. Mra. Bugher, Mrs. SO. Richey, Mrs. Geo. Lothrop le, Mra McKee, Mad- ame Mendonca, Mrs. Field. Mrs. Eugene Hale, Mrs. J. M. Schofield, Mra. Jobn G. Watmough, Mrs. Audenried, Mra. E. F. itiggs, Mrs. Isham Hornsby, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. E. C. Halliday. Mra. A. C.’ Barney, Mra. F. B. Me- Guire, Mra. N. 8. Lincoln. Just as soon as the warm days come to stay Secretary Elkins’ family will go to their coun- try place at Elkins, West Virginia, for the summer. Mra Elkins will, however, be back- ward and forward here all summer, as she will keep her house here open just the same. Senator Blackburn's family will start for their home in Versailles, Ky’, early in May. Mrs. J. Thomson Swann will close up her house here and go to Princeton, her summer home, the latter part of the coming week. It is rumored that Count and Countess Divonne will spend the summer in this country. Mrs. Audenried has received some charming photographs of her little granddaughter, who inherited the beauty of her mother. Dr. and Mrs. Morgan have moved into ther new home, 919 15th street. , Mrs. Ewing, wife of Dr. Ewing of the army, {a with her brother, Mr. Paul Johnson, at the family residence on H street. Mr. W. J. Hutchinson and family leave town next Wednesday for a short stay at their sea- mde home at Spring Lake. Early in June they will sail for Europe to spend the summer in travel, ‘The Brazilian minister and family are going to New York a litter later on to spend a while there before going ap to their summer home in the Adirondacks, where they had such a de- lightful sammer last year. Mrs. Hearst is expected to spend the early summer here and will have a few friends to Visit with her during her stay. Mr. and Mrs Arms will give a dinner to- night Mra. Jeremiah Wilson entertained a com- pany of ladies at a luncheon Thursday last, It takes a great deal of courage and hope to plan for s picnic these days but a few brave spirits are holding daily council at the club & fashionable and large party will be the sequel. There is nothing but the weather to cooi off the ardor of those who are making the ar- Fangements, but there is a general im- that old-fashioned May weather will Soon assert itself and that a series of bright, warm sun-shiny days can be counted upon by the time the folinge is « bit thicker. Mra, Stanford did not return with the Sena- tor from California, but is expected within a fortmight. ‘There was apretty wedding last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. RH. Kirk on K street northeast. The contracting parties were Mr. George C. Paddon and Miss Kate Kirk. The parlors were filled with uests and the bride was the recipient of many beautiful pree- ents from friends is city and from her large circle of relatives in South Carolina aud Georgi in, A brilliant charity affair will be the amateur theatricais which will come off at the Academy of Music om May 10and for which great prep- arations are being made. The young so- ciety people taking are Dr. Comp- ton, Messrs. Webb and ikley and the Misses Harter, Riddle and Painter. The Marine Band, under the leadership of Prof. Sousa, will ‘add to the pleasure of the affair. Am enjoyable musicale was given by the Misses Jelt on Wednesday evening at the resi- dence of their parents, £19 3d street northeast, ‘The pregram included vocal, cornet, piano and banjo solos, recitations, &c. "Among .nose whe took part were Miss Carrie Rodrick of Liberty- town, Md., the Misses Black and F. Jelt, Mrs, 3. M. Mitcheil and Messra, Holter and Newman, Collin After the weddin; the groom’s residence, which is to be their Mrs. Mary Collins, mother of the groom; Mr. an bride; Mr. and Mrs. Thos.Collins, Mr. and Mrs, F. Kennedy, Mrs. Gibson, brothers and of the groom; Miss and Mr. and sister of the bride; Mr. and Mrs, J. I. Lane, and Mre. McCarthy, Mr. and Mra. A. Gleason, their most intimate friends. _ Refresh- ments were served — during evening and _ toasts The bride was dressed in blue cloth, trimmed with steel passementerie, with hat to correspond, and earried a large bouquet of beantiful roses. The nts were numer- ous, valuable and useful. Among those pres- tat the reception were Mr. and Mrs, John Mr. and Mrs. MeClenen, the Misses . Mr. Nicholas Walsh, the Misses Walsh, Mr. Chas, Craft, Mr. and ‘Mrs, Whalen and Mra, Harrower. ‘The chapel of All Sons’ Church was filled yesterday by some seventy-five little children and their friends to celebrate the anniversary of Frederick Froebel, as is the uaual custom of the national kindergarter, who had for their gnosts the Penszora Free Kindergarten, Each child brought a pot flower as an offering to their benefactor, which were grouped around a very fine crayon of the founder of the kindergar- tou, tho work of Miss Uila Agnes Pollock. A very pleasing featurs the entertainment wae that little children led the various songs and exercises. After a bountiful collation each ehild received a miniature cube made of layers of cake, a eylinder and sphere of the same in a pretty Faster basket. Mra. Louise Pollock was assisted by a number of ladies. The Short Story Club motat 610 H street northwest Wednesday evening. After a piano solo by Miss Worley and the reading of the minutes the author for the evening. Mrs. Jean B. Lockwood, read her story, entitled “The Heir,” which described the’ struggle of » mother to save her son from the wiles of a fascinating widow. The program also in- cluded: Misa Julia Rockwell, son; his, original poem; Mr. J. H. W! ing: L. I. Klemm, o: ‘The marriage of Miss Avarilla Louise Barry of this city and Mr. Walter Francis Aycock of Tennessee will take place on the 18th of May at the residence of the bride's mother. Mr. and Mrs, Walter 8. Dodge haye removed to 134 B street northeast, The Fidelis Club was pleasantly entertained by Miss Reese at her residence, 69 H street northwest, on Wednesday evening, After the transaction of business a musical program was rendered. The hostess led the way to the dining room, where a bountiful supper war served, after which dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Among those present were Misses Waters, Hefferman, Mullen, Rapner, Schnel- der, Thompson and’ Nan Gleeson, Messrs. Van Reuth, Keamer, Drake. Kelley, Connell, Tay- lor, Brown and Webster. The first social given by the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor of the West- minster Presbyterian Church was held in the lecture room of the church Friday evening from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. ‘The room, which was tefully and appropriately decorated for the .. was comfortebly filled during the en- ning with the members and friends of ch and the society, and while no set program had been arranged the visitors were entertained by music and recitations, and re- freshments were dispensed with a liberal hand. Mrs. G. W. Robey and her son, A. R. Mul- lowney, have returned from Virginia Beach, ‘The Young People’s Club was organized lact ening at the home of Miss L. V. Vanneman, 34 New York avenue, the members being Misses Minnie Barron, Violet Dalton, Estelle Ellis, Ella Keefer, May Cummins, Fannie Ball, Della Vanneman and Lottie Vanneman, Mesara, Harry Elhs, Everett Ellis, Ed Muth, Hayden, nd Guy Iron. Mr. Patrick J. Collins and Miss Mary A. Cos- tello, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Costello, were married on Wednesday by Rev. Father Gillespie, rector of Gonzaga College, assisted by Rev. Father Brosnahan, The ushers were Messrs. Charles Floekher, E. Garman. P. Ahern, dM. Mealy. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Katie Costello, as bridesmaid, while the groom was attended by his nephew, Mr. Thos. J. Collins, as best man, The bride was becomingly dreseed in mode color trimmed with moss and jowel wimming and hat to match. She carried a bouquet of bride's roses, © breakfast was served at future home. Among those present were the Rev. Fathers Gillespie, Brosnahan and Smit Mrs. M. Costello, father and mother of the Katie and Annie Collins John Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. D. Me- Mahon, Misses Lillie and Delia Costello,brother Mr. M. J. Mealy, Mises Kate, Mary and Delia Mealy, Mr.’ and Mra, McNamara, Mr. Misses Ella and Annie Gleason, Mrs. E. Flah- Mr. G. W. Humphreys, Mr. T. E. Gleeson, O. Leary, Mr. Morrissey. Mr. and Mrs. Curren and Mr. D. Cohen of Martinsburg. Mtr. and Mra Risdeter. Mra. Lynch, Messrs. Kelly, Hoffman and Nally of Baltimore and Miss M. Cottingham of Wilmington, Del. The bride and groom left So'clock for an extended tour through the west, They will bo at home after May 25. Miss Sadie Getz of Reading, Pa., daughter of the late Representative J. Lawrence Getz, is visiting her brother, Mr. George Getz, at 409 2d street, Mrs. Lander has gone to Boston and Chicago and will be absent until the middle of May. Misses Mamie and Augusta Desch of Balti- more are visiting the Misses Miller of Q street northwest. The regular meeting of the Elite Literary Society was held last evening at the residence of Miss Forbes. Rev. and Mrs, Augustine J. Smith will soon leave the city to make their home in Rich- mond, Mrs. C. H. Griffin of Buffalo is the guest of Mrs. C. A. Hofheins. Mr. A. Hofheins of Buffalo, who has been visiting his son, Mr. C. A. Hofheins of Capitol Hill, has returned to his home. Rev. J. W. Pullman, D.D., of Lynn, Mass., is in the city ona brief visit and is stopping at %44T street. Dr. Pullman is a brother of Geo. M. Pullman, the railway magnate of Chicago. OnThursday, at her residence, Broadview, Alexandria county, Va., Mrs, 8. Lacey John- ston entertained friends at dinner. Among her guests were Mrs. N. Scott. wife of Repre- sentative Owen Scott: Mr. and Mra. J. H. Lacey of Mrs. Henrietta Stuart and Capt. A, P. Lacey and wife and Major Kk 8. Lacey of this city. ‘The occasion was somewhat of a family reunion of the brothers of her uncle, Major R. 8. Lacey. ‘Thursday evening Mrs. A. S. Hartman, 1530 I street, entertained a party most charmingly. Mrs. Robert J. Kirkpatrick saug and Mrs. Hart gave two character sketches. Among the of Boston, Dr. Tomp- ns, Mra. Gen. G. E. Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. J. 'H. M. Lincoln, Bessie Beech Lin. ‘trick, pon Mrs. Crandall. Mrs. Hart, Mr. and Mrs, Vermilya. Mrs. Lockwood, Mrs. Plummer and Mr. and toddard. "Mrs. Hartman, who has a lat ircle of friends here, will leave soon for Philadelphia to join her husband. Mr. and Mra, Geo. E. Pickett, jr., gave a pink Tunch Thursday in honor of Dr. Stedman of Boston. From the pink salmon to the dee tone in steawberries pink prevailed. The tal was laid very daintily. Wild flowers adorned every nook in their pretty cottage on Maple avenue in Le Droit Park, Among the guesis were Mrs, Gen. G. E, Pickett and Dr. Tomp- kins. Mr. and Mrs. HE. Blau will leave for Europe in May and spend three or four months in travel. eee Says His Wife Deserted Him. John Hoffman Smith, by Charles Bendheim, asks. a divorce from the bonds of matrimony with Suvannah Smith, They were married in February, 1849, im Philadelphia; have five children all over twenty-one years of age, and he charges that July 23, 1881, she deserted him, and the last he heard of her she was at Bain- bridge, Lancaster county, Fa, Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: Samuel Georgo and Fatima Elliot; Henry Williams and Millic Dowdy; Frank T. Cook and Laura B. Lowery, both of Hyndman, Bedford county, Va.; Chas, E. Williams a county, , and Mary Cager of Howard county, Md; Geerge Prise ‘and Sarah Russell; Basset sad Sallie Willson; W. H. Stewart and Neir. : GRACELAND CEMETERY. A Resident of the Northeast Who Says Co.n- plaints Against It Are Unfounded. Mr. Albert M. Raymond, who ‘lives at the corner of Gales and 17th streets northeast, has Addressed ® letter to the health officer in which he says he considers it ridiculous to at- tribute the contamination of wells to inter- ments in Graceland cemetery. “During the construction of the Bonndary Mr. Raymond writes, “wells north of it that gave an abundant supply of water ata depth of cighteen feet went dry, and it be- came necessary to dig twenty-seven to thirty feet toget the same supply, showing clearly that the water wascut offby the sewer and that the water flows to the north toward the cemetery and not from the cemetery south toward said wells. Nearly evory resi- dent opposite Graceland owns from one to six horses that are stabled within a fow feet of their'well, and itis tho draining of their waste into the wells that renders the water impure, The evil to the wells is only to be remedied by the extension of the water and sewerage systems, As the cemetery is a great blessing to the people on account of the pure air that is constantly kept in circulation it ig astonishing that they will allow themselves to be led by the nose, as it were, by land sharks whose bugbears about the cemetery only depreciate the true value of their property. If Graceland is ever covered with houses people in this vicinity will then realize that Wike pure air has kept at bay the hydra-Headed monsters of the Eastern branch. Even if the water flowed toward the wells from the ceme- tery it would be well filtered of impurities be- fore reaching them, ae it would have to drain through sand 100 feet from where recent in- terments have been made to the nearest wells. Not a few are looking forward to the purchase of said comotery and the adjoining land for an east end park, and until that projoct full; matures it wotld be well to let good enoug alone.” —_— AFTER RAYMOND. Radford Will Be Dropped—New York Gets Hardie Richardson. The owners of the Washington base ball club intend to make further changes. They are after Third Baseman Raymond of the Pitts- burg club. If he is obtained Dowd or Rad- ford will be released. It is almost certain to be the lattor. In that case Dowd may go on second and Danny Richardson to short field. Hardie Richardson is too good a player to re- main out in the cold long. As soon as it was known that he had been released St. Louis and New York made breaks for him and New York has secured him. He will replace Bi sett, New York has a valuable man and is to be congratulated, Negotiations were com- pleted*this morning. The reason for Richardson's release was not to reduce expenses, as was first stated, but be- cause of a personal fecling on Manager Irwin's part against him. : This fecling bas cxisted for a long time, and broke out last season when Irwin managed the Boston association team. Of course Irwin would not have dared to re- lease Richardson then. Hardie regrets leaving Washington very much. He was pleased to come here- and would have been glad to re- main, but he knew that he was a _marked man when Irwin was booked to succeed Burnie. He was not greatly surprised at Irwin's action, though perhaps startled at its suddenness, It was postponed to the last moment. Irwin is to be given full control, so other changes may be expected. eae SHOOTING STARS. A hand-bill: The charges of the manicure. “Mamma, what race do I belong to?” ‘es, and so does your father.” “Ob, no. Papa doosn't. He's in the hurdle race. I heard him say 80.” To oysters we must say farewell, E’en though our Joy it mar; ‘We enter now, ‘tis sad to tell, A month without the K. “What would you do in case of fire?” asked one government clerk of another. “Look for another job,” was the reply, When a man treats his ancestors with disre- spect the chances are that he is only getting even for what posterity will do for him. a very neat turnout.” said the young father as Augustus sped from the ‘The time is here, At least ’tis near, ‘When the mewspaper jibe will fly At the guileless youth— He's a bore, in truth Who sits in the picnic pie. The financier may not bo able to strike high C, but he is expert with loan notes. Col. Drysigger thinks a wink is as good as a nod to a blind man, and a great deal better to 8 soda water clerk. pcs GEORGETOWN, AN ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT. An audience large in nnmbers and appre- ciative in disposition assembled last night in Linthicum Hall to witness the entertainment iven for the benefit of the famine-stricken ‘The program was opened by Miss Wheatley, who played a Ruasian hymn on the piano, ‘Then, after the Georgetown Banjo and Guitar Club had rendered several delightful selectic W.. Dean little play, “The Mouse Trap, pre- sented, with the following the cast: Mrs, Zane, Miss Wheatley, Miss Nesmith, Miss Clark, Miss Yates, Mr. Simms and Mr. H. H. Darneille. All acquitted themselves in a manner that pleased the audience and did jus- tice to the author. The second part of the program was given up to “The Happy Pair,” a little sketch full of funny situations and bright speeches. Miss Frank Wheatley and Mr. Durant, who imper- sonated the characters,displayed an ability that was readily recognized. LECTURE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL. ‘Miss Mussey, tho High School art instructor, delivered at Curtis building yesterday one of the series of six lectures written on the sub- ject of art by Prof. W. ‘T. Harriss of the bu- reau of education. “Raphael's Transfigura- tion” was the subject. ‘NOTES. On Friday, May 6, the children of St. John's parish will present the operetta “Voices of Nature.” ‘A grand meeting of the I. 0. U. A. M. will take place at the rooms of Hermione Council, No. 47, Dunlop's Hall, on Thursday, May 5, All the deputy state councilors and the councils of Virginia and Washington have been in- vite As soon as the Georgetown und Great Falls electric railroad, which will ran from the Aqueduct bridge to the falls. is completed Gen. Benj. F. Butler, who is a large owner of roperty there, will, it is stated by one who | es construct one of the finest hotels in the country. ‘This will make one of the most pic- turesque summer resorts in the United States. Charles Williams, the colored man who the chain , wae yesterday: erebied by Officer Pansan and turned over ts eS Investigating Pattern Maker Shaw. ‘The investigation of the charges lodged with the Secretary of the Navy against Wm.0. Shaw, master pattern maker in the ordnance depart- ment of the Washington navy yard, still contin- ues, the testimony offered by the accusers baving not yet been concluded. Mr. George Wilson, the foreman of the gun shops, was on the stand ACCIDENT AT THE POWER HOUSE. A Young @arpenter Injured Today by = Bad Fall. Saturday seems to be ‘an unincky day at the Washington and Georgetown Company's power honse. A week ago a man slipped between the rafters on the top floor and was picked up dead. ‘Today at about 11:45 Harry Carney, s carpenter, fell about twenty-five feot, struck on a concrete engine bed and injured himself severcly. Carney, who is a little more than twenty-one years of age, has been employed on the building ever since 1t was commenced. This morning he endeavored to swing his feet into a foothold, and because he was venturesome enough to trust one hand, instead of using both, he dropped to the engine room floor. His fall was broken by an intercepting piece of scantling. He struck on his right side and then rolled, feet first, into a six-foot depression between the gine beds. He'was removed to the Emer- gency Hospital in an express wagon. Dr. nt examined him and found injaries wore dressed und the patient put to ed. Carney is great favorite with the men em- ployed at the power honse and a remarkable amount of interest was manifested in his case. He is credited with having been over-confident as to his agility and physical capacity, and but 8 few days ago had a very narrow escape. His home is at Greenwich, N. J.; his local resi- dence is 1114 11th street, —___»___ POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS. President Harrison's Denial of Any Knowl- edge of Mr. Allen's Mission. The following is the reply made by Presi- dent Harrison to the letter of Mr. Wm. Dudley Ffoulke calling attention to the allegations by Mr. Oliver T. Morton concerning the collection of political assessments by ex-Representative Allen in Chicago federal buildings, an abstract of which was given in Tur Stan yesterday: “I have your letter of the 1st, inclosing one from Mr. Oliver T. Morton. It has happened that sigee your letter was received Mr. Allon called upon mo, having had some previous intimation of these charges, to enter a denial that he had solicited any subscriptions for political purposes in tho government building at Chicago, He denies altogether gen | that he was there with my knowledge an approval, as well he might, for I had no knowledge of his misson, and therefore ap- proval was impossible. It seems to me that, as Mr. Morton is connected with the courts at Chicago, his course is very clear, namely, if he thinks there has been a violation of law to file the proper affidavit and institute prosecution. ‘The only action Ican take in the premises I have already taken and that isto refer your letter to the Attorney General, with directions to take such steps to investigate the matter as he make think proper.” REJOINDER AND RESOLUTION. The President’s reply was sent to Mr. Mor- ten, and he replied as follows: “The country will be glad to know of the President's denial, but the wonder will remain that Mr. Allen should bi used the name of the chief exec- utive so freely—no less than three times du ing @ brief interview. So much mendacit; ightly gratuitous. Mr. Allen was, together too zealous. His own denial follows as a matter of course, Since receiving your letter I have given my affidavit to Mr. Roosevelt, and I shall be happy to co-operate with him and with the Department of Justice in bringing this matter to an issue.” This was read at the civil service convention in Baltimore yesterday, and on motion of Mr. Ffoulke the following was adopted: “In view of the fact that solicitations for po- litical contributions from federal office holders and employes are still made in violation of law, and in view of the widespread belief that such solicitations are tolerated by the admin- istration, the league believes that while in some cases those violations of law cannot be pre- vented by the successful prosecution of the offenders, an executive order sirictly forbid- ding such anlawful solicitations would go far toward correcting one of the most serious abuses of the spoils system.” tua ee ELLIS ISLAND INVESTIGATION. Col. Weber's Rules for Admitting Immi- grants—The Messalia’s Passengers. Col. Weber, commissioner of immigration, was before the congressional committee yes- terday afternoon in New York. He stated that he had not the names of tho officersof the immigration burean who had passed the pas- sengers of the Messalia, but he would find out and furnish the names to the committee today. About sixty of the 200 Russian immigri were detained for iuspection and examination, an they were believed to be assisted immigrants, When it was found that the fare had been pre- paid tho passengers were detained until a relative or an association had given a guarantee that they would not become a public charge. Many of the immigrants were Turks, who hav- ing gone to Russia were driven from that country, then drifted to Palestine and back to Constantinople. until finding no refuge finally came to this country, in some casos after drifting around for more than a year. Twenty-five of the detained passengers of the Messalia had been sent back and the re- mainder allowed to land after guarantees had been given either by the United Hebrew Char- ities or individuals that they would not become a public burden. ‘These guarantees were kept on file at the commissioner's office and took the place of bonds, which, according to the in- structions of Gen. Nettleton, assisted passen- gers had previously been required to deposit, During the time of their detention there had been no evidence of typhus among any of tire passengers, It broke out after they had landed, After the typhus had broken out Col. Weber said he had taken pains to investigate all cases of sickness in the detention department. ‘The colonel then classified foreigners over fifteen years of age who came to this country unable to read or write: Scandinavi 1 per cent; Germans, 1 per cent Great Britain, 5 ‘cent; Russians, 10 per cent; Austrians and Hungarians, 35 per cent each; Italians, 42 per cent; Poles, 60 per cent. iz nts to land Col. Weber said they judged principally by appearance, but sometimes by vocation, @ clerk or book: keeper running a better chance than an ordi- laborer. @ Within the last year, said mor$ had been returned than the old state board had sent back in five years. If a passengor appeared indolent he was often sent back, although in some in- stances the person returned had as much as 100 in his possession. ‘Che investigation will be continued today. pacts Need oats THE PRINTERS’ FAIR. It Will Be Opened on Monday Night With Appropriate Exercises. After several months of hard labor tho fair committee of Columbia Typographical Union have completed their labors and on Monday evening will turn over to the members and visitors the most unique and elaborate prepa- rations for a fair ever attempted in Washington, In the main hall are eight booths, each oc- cupying a house copied from pictures of the Dutch town of Haarlem as it appeared in 1426. The principal feature is the stadhuis or town hall, and from it on both sides a street scene loads away to other partsof the building. Each booth is a house sixteen feet high, built out in full detail, showing the fondness of the Dutch architects for ponderous roofs and quaint gables and dormer windows, | ‘There is a groat isplay of tulips and the houses are decorated for a royal holiday. ‘The latest big donation is very desirable building lot in New Town, D. C., by T. H. Garduer. | Many very valuable prizes are offered, among them tickets to the world’s fair at Chicago, including seven days’ hotel accom- modations and six admissions to exposition nds; also a set of cyclopedia of American phy, which tock the gold medal at the ex] & Li i i i F \ _D. C.,- SATURDA’ rh ef I ’ THE CORONER'S INQUEST. ‘No Blame Attached to the Gripman for Mrs. Holiiday’s Death. Coroner Patterson viewed the body of Mra. Caroline Holliday, the aged woman whose death resudted from injuries received by being struck by a cable carat the B street crossing Thurs- day, as published in yesterday's Stan, and had ‘the body removed to Lee's undertaking estab- lishment on Pennsylvania venue, where an inquest was held at 11 o'clock this morning. Policeman Oliver had charge of the caee and he reported the names of fifteen witnesses, but they were not all present, as several could not be found. Louis Kahn, No. $17 7th stroet, the first wit- ness, testified that he was seated on the second seat in the grip car. Tho lady camo between two carriages and was crossing toward the east. The car was going south and the gripmap rang his bell and applied his brakes, bat the de: ceased stepped in frontof the car. She was carrying araised umbrella at the time. Sev- eral persons on the sidewalk, he said, called to her to atop, but he supposed’ she did not hoar “How close fo the car was she when the grip- man rang the bell?” “About ten fee red witness, Charles Davenport, No, 2436 Virginiaavenue, testified that he saw Mra. Holliday when she was picked up, He did not see her before the car struck her, ‘The car had stopped. John J. Thro, No. 237 Pennsylvania avenue, testified that he was near the market when the accident occurred. ‘There was aear coming euch way and witness heard the bells ringing. ‘Two ladies came across the street. One of them stopped, but Mra, Holliday paid no attention to it, Bhe had her umbrella raised at the time. ‘The side of the car struck her and knocked her down, and her dress caught in the wheel, Witness saw the gripman operating his brake. Dr. J. B. G. Custis, No. 110 East Capitol street, testificd that he was called to see the injured lady. He found her unconscious, There was a slizht bruise over her right oye. She did not regain consciousness. He thought death resulted from cerebral hemorrhage, the result of the injury. Witness found no evi- dence of a fracture of the ekull, He said there was also a slight bruise on her ankle. J. H. Richardson, No, 281 434 stréet, testified that the woman was dragged ‘beneath the car, and it took fully five minutes to get her from there. He did not hear the bell ring after it left the junction, but he would not swear tht the bell was not rung. George Flick, a member of troop A, D. C. N. G.. and G, N. Gustin, a member of tho same troop, gave evidence, ‘They were seated in the car when the accident happened. Both wit- nesses heard the ringing of the bell and saw the brakes applied. ‘The handle of the ear struck her and kuocked her down, and the car moved about three fect after she was struck. The Intter witness said that if the deceased had stopped when the gripman first rang the bell she would have avoided the accident. W. A. Anderson of Fairfax county, Va., was a Passenger‘ou the grip car. He thapght that the gripman did all in his power to prevent the accident. Mrs, Holliday, ho said, had an um- brella raised and sho also had a small basket. Cornelia Finks, colored, gave similar testi- mony. Acolored man named Harry Hawkins, who witnessed the accident, thought that the grip- man could have prevented it. He thought the car couid be stopped in an instant, Walter Worthington, nephew of the deceased, gave evidence to show that the deceased could not see well. Thero was an imperfection in her ight, Her brother, he said, was blind some time before he died. H. Hughes, the gripman, was the last wit- ness cailed. ‘He fied that the woman walked ont from between two wagons and was within six feet of the car when he saw her. Witness said ho was ringing the bell for s wagon before he saw the woman. ‘The car was making alittle more than haif speed at the time, In answer to a question by the coroner wit- ness said that on a down grade it required six or seven feet in which to stop the car if the tracks were dry, ‘The jury returned a verdict attaching no blame to the gripman, finding that the affar was purely an accident, Seg see Officers Elected. The Laarel Social Club held its regular meet- ing for the election of officers April 28, at the residence of Miss Lily Fisher, at which the following officers wero elected: Mr. L. H. Bergmann, president; Miss Eva Flathers, vice resident; Mr. A. W. Trundle, secretary; Miss ida Tiverny, treasurer. Business beiag over the club enjoyed games and refreshment... Sentenced to the Penitentiary. In the Criminal Court this morning Annie Carey, acolored girl, plead guilty to the lar- ceny ofclothes, but not of a watch. She was in- dicted for the larceny of over €100 worth of clothing and a gold watch from the residence of Mr. C.C. Martin, She was sentenced to three years in the Albany penitentiary. Samuel Butler, a colored boy, plead guilty to snatching the pocket book of Almira Raw- g8. The court in consideration of his youth made the sentence four years in the peniten- tinry. ‘Sainpel Bean, convicted of assaults with in- tent to kill Jennie Watkins and Thomas Brown, by shooting them on March 9, was sentenced to eight years in the first and six years in the second case. eee Young People’s Union. The Young People’s Union of the People's Church was entertained last evening by Miss Magrie Davis, treasurer of the society, at the residence of her aunt, Mrs, Dr. Bland, 1121 10th street northwest. President A. L. Colton was in the chair and Secretary G. R. Ogdon made a record of the proceedings. The at- tendance was large and the affair a success in all respects, The musical numbers of the pro- gram werg especially well rendered by Miss aire: Keith, Miss May Johnson and Miss Woodward, = Woops & Co., bankers, 1222 F street north- west, offer the best facilities to smali as well as large depositors for the transaction of their banking business, Banking hours, 9:30 to 4:30 enabling you to transact your banking busi- hess without losing valuable time in the mid- die of the day. We solicit your business.— Advt, eee ae A Washington Boy’s Success. Clarence A. Weaver, son of Capt. H. E. Weaver, 1614 Q streét northwest, this city, graduated with the class at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Inst Wedues- day. After a severe competitive examination ofthe 147 membors of the class Dr. Weaver was selected to be one of the five members ap- ointed as resident physicians at the Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, which position he will occupy after a short rest. He will return to Washington the first week in May. — Tr is not necessary to Jose valuable time in the middle of the day to transact your banking business if vou keep your account with Woods & Co., open daily until 4:30 p.m, Your business solicited. —Advt. Representative Fellows’ Lecture. Representative Fellows ‘of New York will lecture tomorrow evening at the Masonic Temple on “The District and the City.” The lecture, which is given under the patronage of anumber of distinguished men, is for the benefit of Mr. P. C. MeCourt, Inte of the Treas- ury Department. During the evening Prof. J. Reet os eee “Star ingles nner,” an will sing “Bid Me Discourse” and “Killarney, secant An Old-Time Country School. An original comical burlesque of the old- time country school will be given at the Rifles’ Armory Monday night by the ladies of the ‘Woman's Reliot Corps of Lincoln Post. The scenes will present the two sessions of school and the recess, and Mr. James Kearney as Dan . Ye Irish boy, will give his imitations Or pel kaewn actors, will be __———_ APRIL 30, 1892-SIXTEEN PAGES. \ ALEXANDRIA, (NEW INSPECTORS, Work on the electric railway track was re- sumed this morning and the track is now ‘opened beyond Pitt street. Lookers online the curbstones, The ma’ has been advised to follow Gen. Slough’s plan. When King street was being repaired itary ani during the war the “loshuce on ‘wore $0 the the way of the workmen, until one morning two of the provost guard com) passed along. drove all spectators into the street and set them to work piling stone, The curbstone brigade deserted at noon, but after that there were no lookers on. ‘A DRESS PARADE OF BURGLARS Alexandria was “worked fr all it was worth” worth much to these gentry. Half a score of attempts were made and Dr. Hudson, the upper King street druggist, has a relic of them in the shape of a crowbarand handkerchief. The thieves made depredations upon the cs- tablishments of Mr. Carter, Mr. Pullman, Mr. Mr. K. Murray, Mrs, John Rice, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Hudson and others, In some cases the attempts failed, and at none of the robber- was the amount off very large. The Police are searching for the burglars. THE BEPAVING OF KING STREET PROPOSED. Mayor Strauss is very much interested in the Project of paving King street with some more costly material than cobble stone, and as the electric railway has received permission to take up and repaveeleven feet in the center of tho street it has beon suggested that this would be an excellent time to put down Bel- gian block, and it is proposed that the work be done by public subscription. The mayor has received an offer of Manager J. Marriott Hill, of the Opera House, to contribute $100 for the purpose. A town meeting to forward the en- terprise has been called by the mayor at the Opera House ca Monday night, NOTES. ‘The Harrisburg environs party of Mra. Mur- ray and her family of eleven, who have at- tracted attention in Baltimore, Washington and this place, left here yesterday morning, Officer MeCuen having directed them to the lace of Mr. Levi Murray, who has a small Firm about = from the south endof the Aqueduct bridge. ‘Wiss Grace M. Arnell, at one time ‘a teacher in the public schools of this city, was married yesterday to Mr. William Keye Miller of Utica, NY. ‘The remains of John Cogswell, the young son of Mr. Cogawell of Washington, were brought here yesterday for burial. One of the Benedictine fathers of Rich- mond officiated at St. Mary's Churclt here this morning. eee ee Ir is not necessary to lose valuable time in the middle of the day to transact your banking business it you keep ire account with Woods & Co., te daily until 4:30. Your business so- licited.—Advt. see ye PARTIAL INDORSEMENT. The Civil Service Reform League and the President's Judicial Appointments. Mr, William D, Foulke of Richmond, Ind., in the convention of the National Civil Service Reform League at Baltimore yesterday, spoke about the “classified service” being extended to all parts of the government. He declared his regret at “interjecting the sulphurous fumes of politics into the philosophical pro- ceedings of the day,” and read a letter and answer from President Harrison in regard to the promotion of civil servicerin the affairs of the government. He also read letters from Mr. Oliver T. Morton of Chicago (son of Indiana's war governor), clerk of the federal court in that city, relating a visit from ex-Congressman Allen im behalf of the republican national committee, soliciting con- tributions for the campaign fund and a letter from President Harrison denying that the so- licitation was at his request, as was stated by the ex-Congressman, ‘At the conclusion of the business mecting a collation was served the members of the league. At 2:30 o'clock the session was again Ccon- vened, Resolutions were adopted which were shaped at ‘Thursday's meeting of the general and executive committees, defining the posi- tion of the league on the principle of civil serv- ice reform and the best methods of attaining the results at which it aims, ‘The executive committee, as constituted Inst yest, was reappointed and Mr. Wm. Potte of Brooklyn, N. ¥., was re-elected secretary and treasurer. ‘The most important work of the session was the adoption of the platform submitted by the committee on rules and which was accepted by a close vote after an animated discassion. The | secs was introduced and read by Mr. Carl urZ. Mr. Dorman B. Eaton suggested that it in- clude a sentence stating that the league com- mend President Harrison, because in the ap- pointment of the nine new United States judges he had named two democrats, This suggestion aroused~a storm of oppo- sition. Mr. Stovey of Boston said: “Uf the nine judges named seven wero republicans, and to say that the President should be commended because in his judicial appointments he had made two-ninths democrats is ly on the objects sought to be attained by the league. If that was not an evidence of partisanship I fail to comprehend what partisanship means.” It was further contended that such eulogy of the President would be used at tepabicen national convention as an indication that the league was satisfied with the administration of civil service laws by the administration and no effort would be made to introduce into the re- publican platform a plank of adherence to this reform. Discussion on the matter waxed warm for nearly an hour, when Mr. Schurz offered as Soeule the statement “that the Presiden’ judicial appointments are a sign of ress mth> right direction.” ‘This was declared adopted. A committee was appointed to disseminate civil service doctrine as applied to’ the iabor- ing classes among the izations of work- ingmen inan effort to educate them to the principles sought by the advocates of reform. A resolution to consolidate the Civil Service Record, published in Boston, and the Civil Service’ Reformer, published in Baltimore, and issue from Washington a monthly journal de- voted to civil service reform was considered, After much discussion the resolution was re- ferred to the executive committeo with practi- cal instructions to effect the consolidation and to secure the services of Francis E. Leupp as eduor of the Washington journal. Ten thousand copics of the president's ad- dress will be printed for distribution. An invitation to the league to hi its next annual meeting at Rochester, N., ¥., was re- ferred to the executive committee. The league then adjourned. Last night » banquet was given to the league ore league at by the mombers of the Baltim the Hotel Rennert, Stax Bor Desir Are many of the countless microbes which infest the earth. Thetr destruction is great, as they destroy life iu thousands of human beings annually. The only limitation;to their devastation is food to feed on. They Produce countless diseascs—as malaria, werofula, eczema, cance:, contasious blood polsct, &c., ke. ‘The remedy for this mnall but numerous and destruct. ive foe is toexpel him from the body by the use of Swift's Specific. & 8. 8, will rout him out completely abd force out also.the poison which he has left behind. Be sure to get the genuine. Do not let any one put off on you s substitute or imitation. Send for our book ‘on the blood and skin. a ry SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga, THE LADIES. from Vio? weska in ah nde a paasre So the bate, ‘Sak Fourdesler forte sp18-Im STABLISHED 1n7U—W_ 8 Gibinenta theese pst weeny ewelry ropsiring 8 epeciaity. — Fine Seine Altea Rosie Ga boats 15 ‘aA nerv- 12m" iy ‘alld enoen a for Wate, Beir ion i pplintit isle SIMMS, 14th and Nave OS inbli cee Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov't Report. SEL ABSOLUTELY last night by a gang of thieves, but it was not} Re \ Baking Powder Rurs Esrearniz, 1241 11TH BT. & B ‘We have just received from the late sale of Wilmer. ding, Morris & Mitchell 25 cases of Straw Goods, that ‘will be sold at prices mover before beard of. 1 case Children's Mixed Hats; 180. Our price, Sc. 2 case Children's Mixed Hata; 250. Our price, 15c. 1 case Boys’ Mixed Hats; 50c, Owr price, 230. 1 case Boys’ Mixed Hate; 35e. Our prics, 15c. 1 case Mou's Mackinaw Hats: 50c. Our price, 18. ‘Lease Men's Back Yachts; 50. Our price, 23¢. 1 case Children's Mixed Sailors; 25c. Our price, lige. 2 case Children's Mixed Sailors; @0c. Our price, Se. 2 case Childra's Mixed Sailors; 50c. Our price, 2c. 1 case Navy Biue Sailors; 7c. Our price, 250. 1 case Brown Sailors; 75¢. Our price, 25c. Lease Red Mized Sailors. Orr price, 3784. 1 case Child's Mixed Turbans;50e Our price, 25c. 1 Gane Ladies Biack Fiats; 25e. Our price, 150. case Rand Sailors; 25¢. Our price, 10c. 1 case Belarace Fits: 50c. Our price, 37}¢c. 1 case Plain Canton Sailors; 25c. Our price, 10c. case Drab Fists; 50c. Our price, 3734. All the leading shapee—Tana, Drabs and Blsck— cheapest to the best, 50 pleces Motre, No. 12 100. All-silk Ribba; 25a, Our price, 10e. ‘5 bores Spray Flowers; 25e. Our price, 123¢c. 5 boxes Roser; 25c. Our price, 10c. 5 boxes Mormog Glory Wreaths; 4c. Our price, 170. 5 cases Daisy Wreaths; 49. Our price, 25c. ‘Remember. tis will be ome of the greatest stra scoods sales of the suasom, OTR Se, REMNANT SALE. ‘8c 38-inch Mourning Prints, Se. 12)c Fancy Manneleties, Sa, 9c Bedford Corda, Ge, Be Theses, 5c. ‘Be Bedford Noveltion, Se Se India Lines, 5c, ‘Be White Pins, Se. ‘Be Unbleache! Cotton, Sa. 123¢¢ Cotton Cashmere, Sa, Sc Furniture Prints, fe. ‘Sc Unbleachei Twilled Cottom, 5c. Rers Esrenrane, 1841 11TH ST. BE LEDER LOW PRICES. ap20-fam Dany Ssor Tax By ‘More than tbe usual “array of attractions” for tomorrow—Sturday. It should be a busy Sat- urday. First, the children. It is their shopping day, you kuow. Their wante vary and our ‘lines ‘vary eo muchthat it ie not possible too into particulars itthis small space. Bring them in ‘and we will please you, the children and save you money. 83.50 neve bought a better Ladies’ shoe than the style we show at that figure. At @4 we show ‘an entirely diferent style of Ladies’ Shoe from any about town. As big as» Our men's trade it ought to be @onble, To illuetrate: Men's Comfortable Du- Table Bluches st $3.50; Men's Kangaroo Shoes at $5; Men'sPatent Leather Shoes at €5,and 800n through the stock, Moreimen are finding ‘us out every day, and as a result the men's trade is growing rapidly. Hooves & Sxxor, 1217 Pow. Ave N.W. wo Frese Sreawoenars An Thick 8yrap. ‘Luscious, apie (2325 Fat Mas M. J. Hoxr, 1309 Fs. X.w., > Servite mnuasaay = Aa thay 7p ARB PERSONAL TY RIDE INTO THE COUNTRY rect 1 TRACKIR OF MKS PLINT AND Mrs. Myers’ schools want position in a fan the summer, very willing to travel. Address I 1 it it on. Washington, ap 30-2aw- Lin CUS SERVICE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS ‘end answers Send 10 conte WPLINN.A apl®im* leer < University of Gstuw rub ARY E MURKAY jevard, Chicago, Hil ‘Agents’ wanted, vw. tual ion Aaneat tomb tatid pow for #100 lows than cost. POimerts can be arranged’ monthly to mult, great THE PIANO EXCHAN 913 Pa wwe, AT A BAN Yor anie—one wit wraml. GOD AS Nt Ms at OMSUN & 21 Laake real be sold for $7; 04 i ¥ GSMITH, BADS PENN AVE sthuoue Inia 3 . Gas uew. fully warranted. ia i $10 monthly iuet ane? F% SALE—GREAT BARGAINS Tight aiid square pianos and oes BON 200 Thai hn me Agente a 700 Teh nk we Agen Kranich & Bach Pianos SALE_—PIANOS—AN EX Lp a fu 400 Aen. Original price. easy terme. HUGO WOKCH & O: ap2 tim Foe sALe SENT REMOVE IN FEW DATE and you cau get s piano at a barva'n tow mew aud eecond PREUPF ei & CONLI ‘ap20 Ly Upright plano for 16+. nice nd cover meluded fully warranted’ At G BRON, 709 sthatnw. * Fivat Creare Save Of the stock of W. H. KENEASTER & Co, 2115 FST NW. AB ASSIGNEES: WE DO NOT EXPECT TO GFT FIRST COST FOR THE Goops, THE REMAINING [OES WILL BE SOLD AT EXTRAORDINARY REDUC- TIONS. DO NOT OVERLOOK THAT THE STOOK 18 OF THE BEST QUALITY AND THE PRICES LOWER THAN THEY ARE USUALLY SOLD FOR AT WHOLESALE. BENRY F. WOODARD, & 4. LIPSCOMB, epll-im Asaguces. You Ane Corpmzy Isviren To inspect our own IMPORTATION OF CHURCH AND SOCLETY GOODS received today from LYONS, FRANCE. They comprise the FINEST BANNERS, GOLD EMBKOIDERIES, FRINGES, TASSELS, LACES, Bc ever exhibited in this city. &.N. MEYER, BADGE MAKER, MILITARY AND SOCIETY FURNISHER, 922 Boveuth st uw. 2026 Exo Catzsmxe ea mont fragrant Tooth Wash, Ht eweetens the breath. It hardens the guns. ‘Should be used by ail smokera, Should be used on carious te. ty Should be used Uy ail that wish ©