Evening Star Newspaper, May 9, 1893, Page 5

UPHOLSTERY aT LANSBURGH & BR0.’S. MATERIALS FOR LIGHT DRAPERY. IN REARRANGING YOUR DRAPERY FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS YOU WILL NO DOUBT FIND THE NEED FoR LIGHTER MATERIALS THAN HAVE BEEN USED IN THE PAST SEASON. SPECIAL SALE OF PRINTED MADRAS CLOTH, Specially suited for all kinds of light drapery, sixteen patterns and colorings, BB-in. Wide, Se. yde LACE SCRIM, new patterns. extra quality, 40-in. Wide, 10. yd. SILKALINES, in new designs and new col- B6-in. Wide, 150. yd COIN SPOT MUSLIN, in all the different size spots, S6-in. Wide, 2ic. yd. MADRAS LACE, incream color. The most easily laundered of all light materials. 8G6-in. Wide, 25e. yd. SNOWFLAKE DRAPERY, in rich combins- tions, SO0-in. Wide, 50c. yd. COLORED MADRAS LACE, rich patterns andcolorings, S0-in. Wide, 75e. yd. A WORD IN REGARD TO YOUR WINDOW |ADES. ¥OU WANT YOUR WINDOW SHADES TO BE A RELIABLE QUALITY, AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU DO NOT CARE TO PAY A FANCY PRICE. THIS IS OUR WAY: WE WILL MAKE TO ORDER YOUR SHADES, GIVE YOU THE LOWEST PRICE AND GUARANTEE THEM SATISFACTION FOR END OUR MAN TO ANY PART NISH YOU AN ESTI- ADES AS THESE SPEAK FOR John King’s Scotch Holland Hand-Made Opaque, Hartshorn Rollers and Shade Glasps. ‘Our way of making embth sides. Ge inches wide. LANSBURCH & BRO., 420, Rew myo 422, 424, 426 7TH ST. Office of ‘Wash. B. Williams, Furniture, Carpets and Upholstery Goods, 315, 317, 219 7th st nw. Matting-- Refrigerators ‘This is tot only the season for taking up carpets and puttig them beyond the reach of the destructive moth andiaying down matting instead, but it's the wo cash THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. ©, TUESDAY, MAY 9. 1893—TEN PAGES. AT THE “Rink” For Tas Weex. All the credit you want, A Banears Is Marries. We shall offer the coming week: 500 Kolls of Jointless Matting, 40 yords to the roll, regular sell- ing price, 98. Ostx $5.50 Pen Row Cash or on Credit, 2 Buazcarss Is Canvers. We offer Wool Ingrain Carpets Os1x 50c. Per Yan. Cash or om Credit. 100 pieces of Best Body Brus- sels Carpet-, made and laid, Oxtx 95c. Pex Yano. Cash or on Credit. A Banears Is Hacsoces. 500 Well-made Moquette and Vel- Yet Hassocks. Osi 50c. Excz. Cash or on Credit. 2 Barearss Is Rees. We shall offer the coming week: 500 Velvet Kugs, size 26x34 ich; lowest price heretofore, $2.50. Cash or om Credit. 500 Moquette Rugs. Size 26x 54 inch, Lowest price hereto fore, #4. Ostx 82.30 Eacu. Cash or on Credst. 1,000 Fine Adjustable Wire Win- dow Screens, size 18x37 inches, well made and not to be classed with cheap screens Ostx 35c. Eacu. - Cash or om Credit. A “Barcars Is Priows. 500 Sateen - covered Down Pil- lows. Ost 480. Exce. Cash oF om Credit. A “Bazoarse Ix Sruxatives. 50 pieces of Fine Silkalines in an attractive variety of patterns. Usual price, 15c. Ossx 9c. Pen Yao. Cash or om Credit. ember Turse. Slip Covers to order for cov- erine Furniture; for cash or on credit. Awnings made and hung; for cash or on credit. Window Shades to order; for or on credit. All the credit you want. JULIUS LARS Y. Ave. Near 14rn Sr. ‘Sweater” yachting, in which to row, play tennis, climb moun- tains, ride her wheel, and yet be grace- samc aisgrhon you rewire Refrigerator. Weare | fl ‘and comfortable, We have Ladies o@ering ba@arcains in bth. See below: Sweaters. | S 237 Pa 100 Pisces Besr Corros Wane B. H. Scrsemerz & Sox, 13775 Wartise. per yard onty 250 500 Pieces Jorstizss Marrixe. Prices peryad: I5e., 20 30e., Se. and 40e. SO Crenacen Bacoere Dex_| Am Rerricenatons. au sizes ‘The best make on th» market and yreat ice savers ‘At apecial” prices. THI w. Cursa Ctosers METZEROTY BUILDING, 1110 F ST. N. Isrortast Lsrorsattos. E BALTIMORE HERNIA INSTITUTE, Incorporated under the laws of the state of Maryland. C. ELOMAN, M.D., Surgeon in Charge. A NEW DISCOVERY. THE McCANDLISS TREATMENT. THE TRUSS LAID ASIDE FOREVER. BRANCH OFFICE: Rooms 10 and 12. ACERTAIN, SAFE AND HARMLESS CURE FOR RUPTURE. And Boox Cases Dr. T. K. GALLOWAY of the institute will be in Ae qreatty velueed 3 our city on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS of each week, ‘We we shetinea larce line of at the above named office, FROM 11 TILL 4 P.M. for the t Benste ADs, All sizes and prices. ment. when co | ment. Fanging in pice to sult any-s: benefit of ali th who are afflicted with Her- | nia, and who desire to avail themselves of this treat- | | The cost of so great a boon is extremely moderate | pared with the benefit received. Many of Baltimore's best physicians recommend the trest- References given. my4-9t EWP Cali and see them berure buying elsewhere. Wash. B. Vil a lo liams, H el i ALL FOOLISHNESS To pay an extra larze rice’ for — tuported cbisexe! when de- mestic o fective an At least, COLO: gard it refreshing prepared. wells jus? es well when dey 8% Shen fresily applied “Sample vial, shaif’ piu, 50e-+ pint, 81. Trv wat least. G. G. C. Snnts, prarmacit, Vow Asp N.Y. Ave. 2505 my ops ee ps pa evjostentunioalantenian] 7 « BO PA AVE. SIO Water st, HHH fw where re herertoe velar) od) Dalle ips ota eit nt irsitids etn J==|=-fo=loefoefosfenfortastantacfuofe-fon| moms s= Dept HHWHH - mz | 735 Assor UTELY Pen Corrers, wouldn't now tas w ella really “Enstis’ pure ine. ‘ad Jas E Sr & Co. Sealers ot High-grade Groceries, A fui! ling of market supplies to be had at ‘Market, 1027 Coun. ave. myS my8 NB Poa sending your orders directly ‘whatever bears inv name Is) wat Mave you tried * guarantee it tobe absolutely pure aud our guaranty by $1,000. Is UALITY. WoIce RISES an Whenever rou PINE. OL thine ‘and’ WHISKTES. oyance hy {OB WHITE (Cusnces Krarwen, reeprone 1565. s my8 CLICE” SHIRTS —permit of cool We have nerfect freedom and are and comvortabié in hot weather. Nexiixe Shirts of | every Was ever larger, nor It is not picking is. al Saveen Bedrord Cheviot Barzzo. Sum & TRELANI), MANAGE -W. JUNCTION N 8, ¥. AVE. mys uN Of the PLUMBING at the Eastern Hich Sehvol proved it pertect. It was the only im the city which enjoyed that dis mn. We did that PLUMBING, as we do all our work, faultlessly. Our prices are no hikher om account of the excellence of the » SHEDD & Bio: 432 OTF SE Plumbers, Tinners, Gas Fitters. Ro. KO. Bargain Time) MecKNEW’S Daily Letter. Parasols. ‘We cannot wait for the weather—twe must selt parasols. These prices should induce you to hasten your purchases. Remember also that the ch test are usually the first to go. 1 miscellaneous lot of Fancy Striped Silk Parasols, in shades of tan, beige, mavy and black. Ost $1.50 Excu. 1 lot of Handsome Changeable Silk Parasols, in light shadings and stripes. Oxrx $2.75 Eacu. Richest line of White Silk Parasols in the city, plain and lace trimmed. $1.50 ro $12. Handsome Black Lace-trimmed Parasols, $4.75 to 815. Fashionable Coaching Parasols with club handles, finished with cover to match. Exquisite line of Coaching Parasols, with cover to match and finished with aluminum bandies, warranted not to tarnish. Black Silk Sun Shades. Ostx $1.50 Eace. W.H.NcKnew 933 Pa, Ave. BON MARCHE A “Bunoare: Is Wisnow Scasesa.| VESTS DOWN IN PRICE. 200 doz. Ladies Extra Quality Swiss Ribbed Vests. low neck and no sleeves, neck and armholes run with ribbon, in white, ecru, pink and light blue, 3 For 50c. E8-No more than to one customer. 100 doz. Ladies’ Extra Quality of Ribbed Lisle Thread Vests, neck and armholes ran ‘with ribbon :all colors. 3 For $1. SILK GLOVES DOWN. Remember that these prices are for cne day only, tomorrow, as we cannot afford to nell them so low regularl; 25e. Taffeta Silk Gloves. 48c. Pure Silk Mitts. Chamois Skin Gloves wi ney stitching, fintshed with band and large pearl buttons to match, only. 25e. Pure Silk Mitts... BON TRE CHINESE CASE! The Three Mongolians From New York Over Whom the Legal Fight is to Be Made. The steps required to bring before the Supreme Court the cases intended to test the constitutionality of the Chinese exclusion act have been taken, and, as announced in THE Stan, the records of the proceedings in the federal courts in New York Saturday were filed yesterday in the Supreme Court by Mr. T. D. Riordan of San Francisco, counsel for the Chinese Six Companies, It is expected that the cases will be heard tomorrow and that a decision will be announced next Monday. Solicitor General Aldrich will represent the government in the argument before the Supreme Court upon the appeal from the judgment of the cirenit court, and Messrs, loseph H. Choate of New York and J. Hubley Ashton of Washington the petitioners. Messrs. T. D. Riordan of San Francisco and Maxwell Evarts of New York assisted in the preparation of the cases in the court below for the Chinese. The first steps in the cases were taken in New York Saturday, when three Chinamen were taken into custody by United States Marshal Jacobus. The Chinnmen were Wong Quan, Chinese laborer of No. 4 Mott street; Lee Joe, alaundryman of No, 2077 3d avenue, and Fong Yue Ting, a laborer of No. 1 Mott street. These three men appeared at the marshal’s office for the purpose of being placed under arrest, and over them the constitutionnlity question ‘is to be fought. Yung Kui, an ‘attache of the Chinese legation, and L. Wing, the Chinese vice consul in this city, were interested pecta- tors of the proceedings. ‘ Wong Quan was charged with having will- fully violated the Chinese exclusion act by not applying for a residential certificate at the ottice of the collector of internal revenue. ‘This same charge was preferred against Fong Yue Ting and both plead guilty. Against Lee Joe another charge ‘was pre- ferred, so that the other horn of the dilemma could be grasped. Joe was charged with not having presented himself before the collector of internal revenue with a credible white wit- ness, as the law requires, and who could make affidavit that Joe was in this country on May 5, 1892, when the law was passed. Joe had applied for a certificate of residence, butas he presented Chinese witnesses the paper was refused him. The distinction, if it can be so called, of being the first Chinese laborer to be ordered deported from the country under i provisious of the law belongs to Wong jaa Quan and Joe, a few minutes after their ar- rest, were taken before Judge Addison Brown in the United States district conrt room, where United States District Attorney Edward Mitchell asked thatan order be signed for Quan’s de- portation. Judge Brown issued the order at once and remanded the prisoner to the custody” of United States Marshal Jacobus. Then a like proceeding took place over Lee Joe. With the completion of the first step Lawyers rts beat a hasty retreat for Judge Lacombe's chambers, where they pro- cured a writ of habeas corpus in both cases and the prisoners were arraigned before him forthwith, and in two minutes the writs were dismissed ard the prisoners were back in the custody of the United States marshal. Fong Yue Ting was habeas corpused directly from United States Marshal Jacobus’ custody before Judge Lacombe and again the writ wi dismissed, Judge Lacombe fixed the bail in each case at $500. Tne prisoners were taken before United States Commissioner Shields, where Kiliaen Van Renssalaer, a custom house broker, of No. 56 Wall street, qualified as bondsman for each of the Chinamen. ——_e+_____ THE NEW PENSION COMMISSIONER. Judge Loughren Takes the Oath and For- mally Enters Upon His Duties. Judge Longhren, the new commissioner of pensions, entered formally upon his duties to- day. The oath of office was administered by Mr. Dawson, the chief clerk of the Interior Department, and then the new commissioner went over to the pension building. During the morning the chiefs of division were introduced to him. He was in an inner room attached to the office occupied by the commissioner of pensions when a Stan reporter called, and he sent out word that he had nothing to say and nothing to give to the public. —e MARCHE 314--316 Tra Sr. It ‘TRimk, ” The Properties uN. THE SUMMER GIRL —iil be glad to learn that she can now obtain a our SODA WATER are purity, freshness, deliciousness and coldness. When you're tired and Reated stop in and try our ICE CREAM ‘You'll feel like "new" after drinking delicious beverage. Only SCTS. A ULASS. HEETZ. Crongectioner, ] (TH AND GTS. HEETZ, Conectiner: LU tH ASD 1s. mi Oscy Tue Besr Instruments ever find place in our stock. ‘We're sole agents for the "> leading #TANOS of the worla—Fischer. Weber, Decker Bros. Estey. and Pond and the only ORGA the ESTEY. nee the | yon and Healy Chicaxo Church Organ now on exhibition. All the modern instruments are here. ERS & STAYMAN, Piano Parlors, * And I: ‘arles st., Baltimore, Md. rrevtan Arrextion Co our splendid factit- ‘3 for storing and care- hk for Musica! Instru- ments “during the hot months approaching. Your PIANO especially should havee: fon, it may ne or poimshing. Itc de attended! to while the PIANO. is in. store. Prices moat reasonable. Saxvens & Sravwax, 934 F Sr. myO-tf Os Asp Arter MAY1 GAS BILLS ‘May be paid Atthe GAS APPLIANCE EXCHANGE 1428 NEW YOKK AVE., Instead of at the West En¢ Sational Bank. ap20-tf Tex Pex Cexz Orr For Casa. want | WITH A VIEW OF CLOSING OUR BUSINESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE WE WILL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE OFFER OUR WHOLE STOCK OF GOODS AT A DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT FOR CASH, AND ALL WHO WISH TO. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS, DIs- COUNT FoR CAs ARE RESPECT. FULLY INVITED TO CALL AND MAKS THEIR SELECTIONS. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. apli-tt . B. Towser & Sox, DRY GOODS DEALERS, 1316 7th at. nw. All-woo! Henrietta, tans, gray, old rose, lavender, heliotrope and ail new shades, 50s. a ‘All the new shades in All-wool Dress Goods, 75c. and #1. Largs line Dress Goods, and 25c. ; new shades. Broadcloth, 1% yards wr ray and tan, $1 Tuminated Sti for trimming, Surali Sil plore, ck Great variety Braids, « Black Dress Goods New line Black and. Skirting Ca Frait of the Androscoxwin Extra Good Unbleached Cott: Gents! Laundered and’ Un.auniteret Shirts, 50c., Sr mnbleached. ian extra good one SUMMER MILLINERY. J. Hest, for H Mus. M. 1309 F 8: HATS in great variety. Also Child: fe2+-Sus A GOLD MEDAL Awarded Chief Clerk Rockhill by the Geographical Society. ‘The Royal Geographical Society has awarded le Rockhill, chief clerk of the State Department, for his ex- tensive travels and explorations during the past few years in western China, Koko-Nor, ‘Tsardam and eastern and central Thibet, In a notice of the award the London Times say: “During his travels Mr. Rockhill has made the most careful surveys, while his observations on the countries and their inhabitants are of the most scientific and scholarly character, as may be seen in his work ‘The Land of the Lamas.’ ” The Royal Society has elected Maj. J. W. Powell, chief of the United States geological survey, an honorary corresponding member, Rumored Recall of Minister Romero. Mr. Romero, the Mexican minister, says he has no knowledge of the reported intention of President Diaz to recall him and reinstate him at the head of tho Mexican treasury depart- ment. When the minister returned to Wash- ington some weeks ago, after an absence of nearly a year, it was stated that his place in the cabinet lind not been filled and that he would probably go back to the City of Mexico. ing has occurred to change that probabi any way, but President Diaz has not ¥ ‘The Gold Reserve, The gold reserve was today at the same figure as yesterday, and as no shipments will be made from New York today it is likely that the usual daily increase will continue until next Satur- day at least. The statement that the St. Lonis banks had made anadditional offer of €2,000,000 in goid was discredited at the Treasury De- partment. She Interior Department Chi _ The following official changes have been made in the Department of the Interior: Office of the Secretary—Appointments: Alfred ¥. Harper of Alabama, confidential clerk to first assistant secretary, $1,600; Hurxthal Van V. Smith of Pennsylvania, confidential clerk to assistant secretary. $1,400. ‘ jencral land office—Resignation: Charles T. Yoder of Pennsylvania, a principal examiner of land claims and contests, £2,000, Penson office—Death: Randolph C, Getchell of Massachusetts, special examiner, $1,400. Sreciar Sare Or Cuams. We confess that we inangurated the voting contest with a view of intr ducing our trae (VASY mendous stock of Easy Chairs. We proba- Diy casTy as many AK any two furniture 68 tabusnments in Washinxtos, We show ‘Leatler Chairs, Corduroy Chaits, Tapestry Chairs, Silk Brocatelle Chairs, an every color that is desirable and in every style, fromthe ordinary Arm to the mostluxa- Tous Turkish Chair and Rocker. Monday we stall for special sire and Rockers. ‘he prices given belo per cent under regular prices: ‘2X, Leather Chait and Tan Speckled Corduroy Chair, Were $48.50. Next week. #: 4¥Handsomo Silk Brocatelle Turkish Arm- chairs and Rockers, left from parlor suites, 4 different styles and colorings, any one of them should bring from $50 t> 60. Choice next week... 832.50 Craig & Harding. Con. 131 Asp F Sis. N.W. ORDERED TO ICARAGUA, The Cruiser Atlanta to Sail at Once for Greytown. ‘The state of affairs in Nicaragua was one of the topics considered at today’s cabinet meeting. As a result orders will this afternoon be issued by the Secretary @f the Navy for the immediate preparation of the cruiser At- Janta, now sat New York, jor a trip to| Greytown, with instructions to protect American interests, especially in connection with the work on the canal. Secretary Gresham has received information that the situation is serious in the interior of Nicaragua, in the country between the capital, Managua, ‘and the seaport San Juan del Sur. It is said tit the Atlanta can be fitted out for the trip inside of four hours and that she will probably start early tomorrow morning. Tewill ake ber abouts week to reach Grew: town, which 1s near the eastern terminus of the proposed canal. There are several other veseels at New York that can be utilized in case more are needed for this service, but it is believed that the Atlanta will prove sufficient for all purposes. No ships will be ordered to the west coast of Nicaragua, for the very good reason that there are none at present on the Pacific station that can be spared from their present duties, ‘The Alliance is the only ship at San Francisco, and she is being fitted out for patrol duty in Bering sea, ‘The San Francisco and Charleston are now undergoing repairs at New York and Norfolk, and will return to the Pacific as soon as finished. Neither of them will be ready for the long voyage around the horn, however, for several weeks yet. For these excel- lent reasons the United States navy will confine its —_ present —_ operations in Nicaraguan waters to theenst coast. In case of necessity tho Kearsarge,which recently sailed from Cape Haytien for Hampton Roads, could be sent back to the Caribbean sea as soon as she reaches an American port. It is believed she will first touch at Key West. LATE HAWAIIAN NEWS. Minister Stevens Will Leave for San Fran- cisco on the 24th. Mail advices from Commissioner Blount and Minister Stevens with reference to the situation in Hawaii were received at the State Department today. The United States government requested Minister Stevens to remain at Honolulu until the administration had come to some definite conclusion with regard to Hawaii, Mr. Stevens declines to accede to the re- quest and states that he will leave for San Francisco on the steamer sailing from Honolulu on the 24th, Mrs, Stevens and Miss Stevens will accompany the minister. They will bring with them the body of the danghter who was drowned early in this year. Letters received by the same mail by naval officers and others in the government service te that the provisional government main- 8 a firm hold. One letter states that the native sentiment in favor of annexation is growing. TROOPS ORDERE: TO STOP IT. No Railroad to Be Constructed in the Puy- allup Reservation, Some time ago the Secretary of the Interior requested the War Department to send troops to the Payallup Indian reservation to prevent a man named Ross from unlawfully constructing a railroad across the reservation. The depart- ment sent an officer to the reservation to look into the matter and today received a telegram stating that Ross was preparing to do some grading and had cut some timber. On the re- ceipt of this information instructions were sent Gen. Ruger. commanding the department of the Columbia, directing him to take the neces- sary steps to prevent Ross from further push- ing his work in violation of the law. Ross has cniisted the sympathy of the Indians on the reservation by employing them on the railroad. paces os Sa maton Virginia Postmasters. The following fourth-class postmasters were yesterday appointed in Virginia: D, W. Windle, vice K. J. Bowman, removed, Bowman's, Shen- andoah; W. W. Cash, vice A. H. Myers, re- moved, Eagle Rock, Botetourt; J. H. Lane, vieo V. A. Bugg, removed, Esmont, Albemarle; J.8. Richey, vice S. M. Woods, removed, Fort Defiance, Augusta; J. W. MeCorkie, vieo J. B. Fauver, removed, Middlebrook, Augusta; J. W. Clark, vice S. R. Franklin, removed, Pamplin City, ‘Appomattox; R. J. Anderson, vice W. M. Nuckols, removed, Rockbridge Bathe, Rock- bridge. See SS ‘The Chicago Bank Failure. Controller Eckels was today advised of the failure of the Chemical National Bank of Chi- cago, capital, $1,000,000, having a branch at the world’s fair grounds, but no particulars of the failure, its causes or probable effects have reached the Treasury Department. The bank has been in bad shape for some time and its failure was not unexpected here in view of the recent report of the examiner. ° The Reported Killing of Lieut. Plummer. No information has been received at the War Department in regard to the reported killing of First Lieut. E. H. Plummer, tenth infantry, agent for the Indians of the Navajo agency, and army officers, therefore, place no credence | in the report. ‘The fact that the report came | from Durango adds doubt to its correctness, as that plice is some distance from the Navajo reservation and is not in direct communication with it, === Army Orders, The following changes in the stations of med- ical officers are made: Capt. Louis Brechemin, assistant surgeon, will be relieved from dat: the Presidio of San Francisco, Cal., and will report to the | commanding officer, Columbus barracks, Ohio, | for duty at that station, First Lieut. Charles Willcox, assistant sur- geon, will be relieved from temporary duty at | Angel Island. Cal., and will report to the com- | manding officer, Presidio of San Francisco, Cal., for duty at that station. The extension of leave of absence granted Maj. Tullius C. Tupper, sixth cavalry, is still | further extended three ‘months on account of | sickness, ‘The board appomted by special orders of March 15, 1893, for the purpose of reporting upon the “blanket-roll support” designed by | First Lieut. Charles Dodge, jr., twenty-fourth | infantry, is dissolved, Mistaken, ‘The representations made by Miss Paabe Cozzens before the national commission of the world’s fair that Secretary Carlisle and Attor- ney General Olney sustained her right to a seat in the national commission are not borne out by these gentlemen. Secretary Carlisle, when asked about it, said he had referred Miss Cozzena’ brief, in whick she asserted this cl |, to Assistant retary Curtis for an opinion. He had rece none from him and had expressed none bim- self. Attorney General Olney said the matter had | not, as far as he could remember, been brought to his attention, a oe Contractor Nea 's Reply. The reply of Contractor Neal to the charges of the Federation of Labor that he is violating the eight-hour law by the employment of aliens in the construction of the new post office building in this city at prices below the union rates was received by the visit, architect's office this morning. The case wil receive the immediate attention of Secretary Car- lisle, and it is probable that his decision wiil be | reached today or tomorrow morning. The papers will be prepared by Mr. Dapray, the law officer of the supervising architect's office. Mr. Neal, the contractor, left the city last night and will not return until Thursday. ee A Sandwich Island Shaving Case. A curious customs case is pending before the Treasury Department. A citizen of the United States residing in Honolulu, Hawaii Island, sent some razors toSan Francisco to be ground and returned to him, On reaching San Fran- cisco the razors were seized for duty—90 centa —und after two months’ delay were returned to Honolulu. The citizen has now entered com- plaint against the collector at the port of San Francisco for the detention of his goods, and tras al-o inclosed a bill for #10.25, the amount it cost him for being shaved during the time his | razors were in the U.S. enatom house at San Francisco. Tne matter is under consideration by Assistant Secreta What Should a Baby Eat? That about 15 infants in eve the first year is a significant a “I ain dectdedis of the opinion, says that welle known medical writer, Dr. J. H. Hanaford, “that | the general use of lactated food would materially | diminish the startling infantile mortality.” Thi food can now be obtained of any druggist in Wash- ington. y hundred born die | 1 lamentable fact. | GEORGETOWN CONVENT ALUMN. E. Graduates of That Institution Hold a Har- montious Meeting and Organize. The Alumnw Association of Georgetown Convent held its first business meeting this morning in the summer parlor at the Arling- ton about noontime. The proceedings were char- | acterized bya harmony in keeping with the floods of sunshine which permeated the apartment, The “girls,” as they are fond of calling them- selves and each other, Lad a very jolly half | hour before Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, presi- dent of the temporary organization, rapped on the table and cailed the meeting to order. As | * representative gathering they made a hand- some one. All the lies were young and enthusiastic and delighted to recall the happy years in school that the occasion con- tinually suggested. Some of them have be- come grave and sedate as the years have rolled along since they left school, but the time has made them much more,willing to listen to each other and to defer more gracefully to each other's opinion than was ever possible in their school days. The ladies very gener- ally called each other by their — first names, which gave a pleasing diversity to the Proceedings and naturally contributed to a more perfect acquaiutance than they have had time for perhaps of Inte years. Mra. Tucker and several others wore their graduating medals, suspended from a little bow of white ribbon. Others greatly regretted not having done so when they saw the gleaming ornament and #ymbol of academic success, THE LADIES PRESENT. The ladies present were Mrs. Tucker, presi- dent; Mrs. Lilian Dunn, secretary, and Mr. Henry B. Gilpin, treasurer, of the temporary organization; Mr. Wm. J. Acker, Mrs. Saulter, Miss Susan’ Hoy, Mra. M. A. Hop- kins, Miss Maud’ ‘Tracy, Miss Ella Lo- raind Dorsey, Mra. Reed.” Mra. Willian, Mrs. Hill of Marlboro’, Md., — Mra. C. H. Fickling, Mrs, J. J. Charles and Mrs, Walker of Chicago, Mrs. Samuel T. Morgan, Mra. Henry B. Lockwood, Mrs. Alexander Harvey, Miss Helen Sloan, Miss Nannie Sloan and Miss Grace Dammann, ‘The general feeling exhibited throughout the meeting was to indorse to the minutest detail everything that bad been so far effected toward. Permanent organization. THE SECRETARY'S REPORT. Mrs, Dunn made a report of the last meet- ing, and incidentally told very gracefully but faithfully the story of the formation of the society from its first inception in « conversa- tion between Mra. ‘Tucker and herself last sum- mer while both were at Deer Park. Later on, in an interview with the Sisters of the Georgetown Convent, the en- tire project was talked over and 400 circulars were sent all over this country, many to Europe and one to Australia, Naturally many were lost because of wrong addresses, but out of it alla temporary society of 191” members was formed. On the 34 of March the society was incorporated. The charter, a legai document upon which everybody looked with considerable awe, had a place all to iteelf on the table in front of the president. Between the date of incorporation and the two or three weeks fol- lowing it some controversies arose be- tween the officers of the association and the directress of the academy, which has resulted in a good many resignations, 80 that the Indies present at the meeting represented an association of 122 members. Upon a motion made by Miss Ella Loraine Dorsey, this report of the secretary was unanimously adopted. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS DISCUSSED. ‘The next business was the reading and dis- cussion of the constitution and by-laws, Mrs. Ella Whitthorne/Harvey, ¢hairman of this com- mittee, read the document, which would have been adopted asa whole, but upon the motion of the president,each section was read separately and fully and freely discussed, nearly every lady present taking part in it. The point at issue, defining the duties of the executive committee, giving it full control of the future proceedings of the association, was unanimously adopted. It has power to pass upon ail applications to membership, &c., and virtually controls it. Following’ this the treasurer, Mrs. Gilpin, read her report, and before the ‘Indies adjourn anelection of permanent officers will take place. A YOUNG GIRI’S DOWNFALL. A Sad Story Brought Out by an Arrest Made Today. IT MAY HAVE A TRAGIC ENDING—THE CHARGE | ‘MADE BY THE MOTHER OF A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD GIRL AGAINST A YOUNG MAN—THE VICTIM OF AN ALLEGED ASSAULT Now CRITICALLY ILL. A sad case, involving the downfall of a six- ten-year-old girl and the alleged criminal con- duct of a young man, was before the Police Court today. Perhaps before the case comes | Up for trial in the court the action of the coro- | Rer may be necessary in order to determine, if Possible, whether or not the girl died from the result of personal violence. ‘The victim of the sad affair is Jessie E. Lang- ley. «little sixteen-year-old daughter of Mra. Mary E. Mansfield, whose home isat No. 1322 L treet southeast, in a locality known as “Pipetown.” Mra “Mansfield’s husband is em- Ployed in the navy yard. She has several children, and being in ‘poor circumstances she Gave her consent for Jessie to live out in service. For several months Jessie lived with family at Takoma Park, but about a month ago her mother brought her to the city and procured for her a good home m a family on Sth street southeast. Jessie seemed perfectly contented with her home, and nearly every evening she returned to her mother's house. One week ago Sunday night the mother learned of a sad state of affairs existing be- tween her daughter anda young man named Harry Thompson, who is two years her senior. It was not, however, until a STAR called at the house today that she from the young girl, who is apparently so near death's door, of ‘the fall extent of her relations with Thompson. Harry Thompson is eighteen years old and lives with his mother, rs and brother on New Jersey avenue southeast between M and N streets, Josie Langley had visited the Thomp- fons against the protests of her mother, as the mother states. A POLICE INVESTIGATION. Just about one week ago the police learned for the first time that there was need of an in- vestigation, and to Policeman Auguste Jessie's mother related the story which has caused end- gabe ped geeel in ber household. “Dr and outraged” was the substance of the mother’s complaint to the officer, although at first it was not thought that the little sufferer was in a dangerous condition. A glass of whisky and two pill« were men- tioned, and this led the police to think that the case was worse than was at first reported, although on the part of the Thompsons it was claimed that the beverage was nothing but “today” and was administered to the girl because she was sick. The sbe bad re- fused to take, and so they played no part in the affair so far as the girl's present condition is concerned. YOUNG THOMPSON ARRESTED. serious condition of the girl he hastened to the Police Cour: and swore out a warrant charging young Thompson with rape, and it was on this warrant that Sergt. Mulhall and Officers Owens Ciscle nd 2 o'clock this morning. Thompson was at home in his bed when the officers called. Although surprised he made no effort to escape and went willingly with the officers. While he denied that he had assaulted Jessie Langley he admitted that he bad crim- inal relations with her and he claimed that it was with her consent. He was beld at the fifth precinct station until today, when he was taken to the Police Court, where the case was continued and bail was fixed at $2,000. THE MOTHER'S STATEMENT. ‘When a Stan reporter called at the home of Mrs. Mansfield in “Pipetown” this morning he found the mother beside the bed of her child, while in another room was another of her offspring under the care of physician. To the reporter Mrs. Mansficld related the story as the sufierer had told her. She first told of Jessie's having lived at Takoma and of ber present home on 6th street, and then she re- It is understood that Mrs. Tucker will be elected president, ‘A DAY BANQUET. At 2 o'clock the meeting adjourned for a dis- cussion of one of the prettiest day banquets spread in this city fora long time. The table was laid in the middle parlor of the Vermont avenue suite, and was hea with fo many fragrant blossoms that it was like one bouquet. The room was decked with palms and cherry blossoms. In the center of the table wa a great cushion of sweet peas, and at either end wheels formed of corsage bou- quets of pansies, The menu was elaborate. OFFICERS ELECTED. Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker was elected presi- dent by unanimous vote; Miss Emma Loraine Dorsey, secretary, and Mra Gilpin of Balti- more, treasurer, a eee MILWAUKEE STREET. ‘The Commissioners Hear Arguments For and Against Its Opening and Extension. ‘The opening and extension of Milwaukee street from Cleveland Heights to Connecticut avenue extended formed the subject of a hear- ing before the Commissioners this afternoon, It was originally intended to have the hearing on the 25th of April, but it was postponed to give the objectors a chance to be heard. ‘When the hearing opened this afternoon there were present to object Messra. Gardiner G. Hubbard, C. C. Duneanson, C. J. Bell and John Ridout, attorney. Those who favored the open- ing extension were represented by Senator Stewart and Messrs, Waggaman and Stell- wagen. Mr. Ridout on the part of the objectors filed the following objection That the law under which said extension is proposed to be made applies only to roads and not to streets. That the law has been superseded so far as the opening or extension of such streets as Mil- waukee street is concerned by the act of gress approved March 2, 1893, entitled “An act to provide a permanent. svi tem of highways in that Ee of the Dis- trict of Columbia lying outside of the cities, ity to decide whether the proposed extension will be conducive to the public interests or is required by the public convenience, but ex- clusive jurisdiction to determine such question is rested in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbi ‘That the public convenience does not in fact require the immediate opening or extension of said street. ‘That the said proposed extension isdemanded | only for private purposes of persons interested in eubdividing adjoining land. ‘That no estimate has been submitted to Con- gress nor has any appropriation been made to pay the expense of condemning and opening the proposed extension of said street, That the petiticuers for euch extension in fact represent ory a single interested party. Mr. Ridout ‘a arguing the objections com- menced by stating it was the desire of practi- caliy one manat theexpense of a number to open this street. There was no necessity for the opening of the street. There were few houses north of Milwaukee avenue, so that the pening of the street would be of no be se: to them, while those living on the south of the street were amply provided for in the way of streets. The Commissioners |hhad no authority to open this street with- out ® specific appropriation. ‘This they did not ave, He mairtained they could not open this st and enter into an agreement with private parties to pay the damages. ease in the widening of Columbia road in support of his argument, He held that the law under which the proposed proceedings Were to be taken was inoperative for the reason that it was intended for the opening of county roads and not streets. But even if it | were applicable to the opening of streets it had been superseded by the act of March 3. 1893, Providing for a permanent system of higbways, Senator Stewart "held there was great ne- cessity for the opeuing of this street and the public demanded it. Its opening would afford tter facilities for travel and throw upon the market a quantity of desirable property. Mr. Pierre Waggaman also spoke in favor of the opening of the street. Commissioners reserved their decision. Marriage Licenses, Marriage licenses have been issued by the jclerk of the court to the following | John Robinson and Susie Brown;Stephen Pow. cll and Louisa Fields; Robert T. Trammell and Mary E. Dulin, both of Farrfax county, V Nathaniel Brown of Anne Arundel county. Md. and Victoria Hart; Rozier F. Cleveland of Fair- |fax county, Va., and Rosie Tillett of Fort Washington, Md.;V. E, Wheeler jr.. of Ed- | wardaville, Va., and Carrie B. Talunfeld of | Charlottesville, Va.; E. 5. Shank and May V. Water. es Last Evexrxa Mary Oliver. colored, was taken sick at the O Street Hall (Cadets Arm- ory) und sent to the Freedman’s Hoepital. and the Commissioners no longer have author. | He cited the decision in the Blake | ferred to the Thom: ‘None of the ‘Thompsons have ever visited my house,” she said, “and if Jeame ever kept company with Harry Thompson I don't know it, Thad warned her not to go. there, but it appears now that she did not heed my warning. “Sunday morningla week ago she dressed and went out, saying she had sold some tickets for achurch fair and she was going to make her returns during the day. Iwaited for her to return home in time to go to church, but she did not return, and I eup- posed that she had gone ‘to the house where she was living. About 10:30 o'clock that night I heard a rapon the door, and locking out the window I asked what was the matter. Jesnio was at the door, and she wid: ‘Let me in: T's My son, who was sleeping down and then she told me her WHAT OCCURRED AT THE THOMPSONS’. Continuing, Mra. Mansfield said Jessie told her about the fair tickets, She bad sold some of them to members of the Thompson family and had been at their house. Mrs. Thom she said, gave her agiass of whisky and she went to bed. When she awoke, she said, Harry ‘Thempson wasn bed with her and she got up and returned home. She complained that be had assaulted her. Mrs, Mansfield said that Jessie became very sick and the nex: day she sent for Dr. Harri son. He advised that the child be sent toa hospital and all arrangements were made to that effect, but when the ambulance reached the house the child was too sick to be moved and she begged so hard to be kept at home that she was not removed. It was to the Washington Asylum that she was to be taken, and that was the principal reason for her objection, because she thought it would be a disgrace to go to the “poor house hospital. Jessie's condition took another change for the worse and Dr. Meredith was csiled. He is still attending her. The patient's groans and screams indicate the physical pains sbe is suf- fering and it is feared that she cannot recover. THE GIRL’S ADMISSION. The mother went to the bedside of the child and asked if Phompson had been intimate with her before this. The child hesitated, and the mother, in a kind tone, told her to tell the truth, and she answered, “Yes; twice before.” eae Whang DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. + APPLIED FOR A RETAIL LICENSE. Jas, Richardson, No. 218 12th street north- west, has applied for a retail liquor license. WOMEN ON THE SCHOOL BOARD. Asstated in Tue Sram yesterday a commit- tee from the District Woman's Suffrage Asso- ciation made an argument before the Commis- mers yesterday in favor of appointing a woman on the board of trustees of public schools, Mrs. Ellen Powell Thompson, chair- man of the committee, presented a memorial on the subject, which set forth that there were but two phases to be considered. Why should | women be an the board of school trustees |of this city? What bas been the re- j sult of their appointment to similar pinces in other cities? ith reference to the first con- | sideration it was submitted that the anpoint-_ ment of a woman on the board of school trus- tees would be following a precedent established | in many of the principal cities of our country, such as Boston, New York, Buffalo, Mbiladel- phir. Detroit, Chicago, San’ Francisco, as well | | asthe chief cities of England. The mother leiement should be represented in the | government of scboom An overwhitming | majority of the — teachers are women, and they of j Sice and ininorality prev | They find at very hard to check tnis vice, for | the reason that they bave no one to consult with on those subjects. The matter would be remedied were a woman appointed on the board, for then the teachers could go to her. In Washington there are 150 men teachers and 790 women, which emphasizes the need of | women trastecs for the public schools, NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMPLAINT. Dr. George Elliot, pastor of Dunbarton Avenue Church, and Mr, Jesse H. Wilson, one of the trustees of the church, called upon the | Commissioners this morning and denied any knowledge of the complaint recently lodged | against the Mt. Zion cemetery. NoT TO USE THE CHAIN GANG. The Commissioners have decided not to use | the chain gang in the work of disinfecting lleys. The health officer suggested the em- oyment of the work house men for this work, | sey premtecy Stoutenburgh when called upon for his opinion said that he was opposed to the | exhibition of persons convicted to the work house in the densely inhabited portions of the city. The workmen engaged in the work will be paid out of the contingent fund. | ANOTHER CLUB QUESTION. | ‘The Porahontas Social Club has requested of | the Commissioners a construction of the last clause of section 8 of the new license law, which reads as follows: ‘And the possession of malt, distilled, fermented or any intox- icating liquors with the means and appliances for ing on the business of the same where sold sball be evidence of a barroom * * * * © represented that while the Pocahontas in possession malt, distilled liquors, together with the for dispensing same, nothing is These things are purchased from the coma ot a club, and when a member desires ol Gets it, but does fe iytbing apn it, not pay for an} it iH Hl The attention of the engineer department has been called to the condition of some of the streets of Georgetown, namely, N street between 35th and 36th ely across the Prospect avenue between 33d and “Sah where there are several excavations; avenue between 32d and Potomac where there ure several excavations; N. corner of N and 34th, where an excavation ex- tends across the street; Pennsylvania avenue near Rock creek bridge, where long excava- tion exists at the extrance to the The excavations have been in their present condi- tion many months and are described as ® nuisance, | BUILDING PERMITS. Permits were issued today as follows: Frank V. Tilford, one brick dwelling, 1618 18th street northwest, $10,000: Louix H. Emmert, one brick dwelling, 1406 16th street northwest, 15,000. MISCELLANEOUS. The attention of the Commissioners has been directed to the unsightly appearance and un- healty condition of the vacant lots on G street between 7th and 8th streets northeast, ‘The Commissioners today piactd the old The “smoker” fully decorated, and during the evening re- fresbments were served. There were several friendly Joe Bateman and Bobby Elder of the C. A. G acted respectively as referee and timer. The best bout was between Murphy of the ¥.M.C.C, and Essecks (unattnebed ), in which the former ther contests were Hatfield brothers, Roche, ¥. M. C, unattached: Bol and Quill and Hanlog Doyle of the ¥, Charlie West were one of the mort Portions of the program. various ‘ang. During orchestra furnished music. ——_- Theological Alumni Meets. Last evening the members of the Theological Alumni of Howard University met at the Colored Lutheran Church, Sth street above Boundary, and made preparation for their an- nual reunion aod dinner. All members are re- quested to meet at the same piace next Monday evening. nema Avovr 9 o'clock last night Mrs. Beall and her child, ina runaway, were thrown from « day~ ton wagon on M street near 5th northwest, bub fortunately neither were injared and were taken to Mrs, Bell's home, 1138 New avenue northwest. paserce or ux Peace Cuas. Watren, who ven Confined to his room sickness, is able to beat hie ofice now? —— Range of the Thermometer. The following were the temperatures at the office of the weather bureau today: 8 a.m., 52; 2p. m., 62; maximum, 65; minimum, 41. MARRIED. ons ranean cy Peear, 22, 0 Cathedral. Bastimore, by the Kev. a ot aa CHALLIS Lb. DONN to AGNES F. bom of Washingtoa, D.C. YATES—1UST On Tuesday, April 11, 1883, by the bev, FE. Eldridge of Douz.ass “Me Sooeeeee DIE ALLEN. On Monda) dene of Mra. Wale. aera: R. 1°98, at the renie Max | . Hilisdale, D.C. ie of the late 1 Alien. depaitie fais 15 o'clock, aged sevents> ix years PuncTal ee-vices take pace at John Wesley Connecticut avenue between, Laud B. sinress worth west, Phursiay. Mav il. at 2:30" au relatives respecttudy invited. {All papers please cony-} UCHERT. On Monday. May 8, 1803, at 2: a.m. EDWARD, beloved husband of Leus Beeshase, aged'sinty sear>and one outa, Bad He asked us well He knows We wo id ay. Uib spare the brow. Jen wita streantog tents we Goa, “loved lute let hha wong Tnrite'ee terrel Ea at God aenten ia ite ei for : ‘Bi His WIPE AND CHILDREN, Funeral from his Inte residence, 727 H northe veduesday, "Max 10. at 8-45 "a } mass at St. Mary's Charch at #33. friends arereapectiully mvvited 1 stuend. CUTHUIRT. At Aiken, & C.. on May G3 Rov. JAMES Ht. CUTHBERT. D.Do formerly of the } irst Baptist Church ot ihis ctu. ‘The funeral services will ve held at the First Culureh om Thurnday afee-noone May 1, at Se Interinent at Oak Hill cemetery’ 3 HAMMACK. At his residence No 456 southwes', May 8 180) SILLIAM L. BA rina Slowed bissband of Elite Hainmack Requiescat sn pace. Funeral from his Inte residence at 8:30am, tolst Deunaic’s Courb, where ieee will be Ha.m. for tue repose of te soul. [) Sua Kew York city vapors please cory} HOWARD. On Tuesday, May 8, 2003, at at herr silence, (20 0 atieet Bork Siow of thelate John © 2a, my MARY Howard, in the sixty-fret Fear of her age. Note of funeral hereafter. KIPCKHOEFER, At Baltimore, 3 A TTEIECRMOLFER, fi the eighty-misth poarat ie “‘Jo:tee of funeral bereafter. LAMON. In Martinsbare, W. morcing, May 8, INvL WARD 1 A) ee '\ isburx, W. Va., Wednesday, May 10, at ll aw. * LES James and the late Mary Lennan. Notice of funeral hereafter. WILLIAM P. MA’ 5 eral at 3 ovclock p.m. Wi . May Fun ednesday. mnarabal of the Funeral at Martiosburg, eta Mhkix °&. DES MES Sted danghter ot MANS, On sunday, May 7, 1808, at 3:20. my ie 151" Maryan’ avenne Heiatices and friends arinvited fo witout EWAY. On Vonday, May ® 18@3. at se ate LIDGEWAR. beloved Seuchoar Ot ary'K. Kideeway and the inte Jewwe Fuueral irom her late residewse, S02 17a northeast, Thursday at 2p. m Melatives and ae invited. SCHERR! Pirmingbam, Ale. on aay Stas sols WR SB Moetect Year, amenber of the Order of of Alabama and a member of the U. BR. K. of ¥. ‘Tennes.ce. sf he struce ed against disease, ae lied a ae meester tsiese And yet throuch al! at times hed emile mikiie of beaventy batt And sion the ancels called him home ie suitied farewell I to earth ‘Bi MIS SISTER CARRIE. rral from the residence of is yayther-in noe Boariven, Soe] Westieet. tale cf Saeed Eabiyntelatives aud free ttt to sttena, (HERS. DAVID WEEKS, eldest aed Band Ranpie lt Weeks gf bt Mast pertahe ia, Sanday, Boy. AL ee ts Tat wt the residens Wesnesdas afternoon at 3 Oh he family are rave WES. On Mondu 8, INWG, we 7 FLOKENCE T, randdeuyhter ‘Anthony Bowen, departed this fe after « jou fives ral will uke riace Weduerds: 20, a0 eer atrcre at tants AM b tarch. Beh ot detncoe Dai L southwest. Melstives ama ee- ts: (From a letter of Marion Barland’s written February 5, 1892.) “A Lixe Qcaxmry Or Crrveraxps SESERESERTRNETESS BAKING POWDER goes further and does better work than any other of which I have knowledge. It is therefore cheaper.” MARION HARLAND. Camprex Cex FOR PITCHER*? cCasToRia, p02