Evening Star Newspaper, May 24, 1893, Page 10

10 OOOO LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. FORECAST TILL 8 P. M. THURSDAY. For the District of Columbia. Marrland and Virginia, fair, slightly cooler Thursday morn- ing, warmer during the day; northwest winds, Decoming variable. CONDITION OF THE WATER Temperature and condition of water at & a.m.: Grent Falls, temperature, 70; condition, 14. Receiving reservoir. temperature, 74. Con- dition at north connection, 33: condition at south connection. 36: distributing reserv: tem re, 63; condition at influent gate house, 30; effinent gate house, 36. High tide. | Low tide. 238am 3:14pm 9:30 a.m. 9:52 p.m. ee “ApMIEAL” Cigaretter designed ially for the better ¢lass trade and sold everywhere, except by dealers controlled by a trust. ee ee No Monet Leaxy Varor Stoves, buy the Dangler. A. Enracr’s Sows, 713 7th st. n.w. Ovr 48c. Jzax Drawers. “The best made.” Hewny Fraxc & Sox, cor. 7th and D. —— For Sratse Lame go to Jous R. Ketty, 9th street wing, Center market. Telephone 1064 Jas. B. Hexpensox, 923 F st. n.w.. for ar- tistie effects in low-priced Paperhangings; spring styles; new colorings. Pentic Dewe 15th and Hn. Canrers Cunaxep by the Emre Canrrt ‘Wonxs, 631-625 Mass. ave. n.w., are made moth- proof free of charge. Telephone 423-2 Rovar. Hzapacue Powpens. 10c. Druggists. ee Antirictat Hewax Eves, large assortment. Cuavtix Orrica Co., Masonic Temple, F st Wa. Meter 2 says the Dove Brand Hams are cured to suit the taste of every one. See advertisement page 4 ‘Tue New Wipe-sarm Dersr. Ours are correct ia style and color. $1.90. ——— $2.40. 22.90. Heyrx Faaxc & Sox, cor. 7th and D. é nates toa 933 F. Jas. B. Hexpersox. 923 F. House Painting and Decorating; best mate- Fials, and competent workmen employed. CiiY AND DISTRICT AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Avsavon's Orera Hovse.—Dickson's Sum- mer Opera Company in “Amorita.”” Kensay's Lycee Tuzaten—Sefton and Watson's Burlesquera. ‘Tam Barris of Gerrrsscne.—1ith street and Ohio avenue. Frrzsmewoxs’ Avprrosrca (7th street near Pennsylvania avenne).—Continuous perform- ‘ance from noon until 10:30 p.m. Bzruxspa Pank.—“The Mascot” and other attractions Cannott. Ixstrrere Hatt (10th between K street and New York avenue northwest).— Concert of the Carroll Institute Choral Society. Gearzy Memontan Cuvncn.—Concert of the Rossini Orchestra. Mernorouitax Presprrertax Onvacs.— Opening of the Mite Society boxes. saneecieoe wadbobe Mrs. Killmon’s Divorce. Eva A. Killmon has, by Campbell Carrington, filed a bill for divorce from Jobn S. Killmon. They were married at Forestville, Md., January 7, 1878, have four children living, and she states that for two years has been engaged in the grocery business and for three years before a boarding house. She | ©4' that for four years he bas been a ‘and his conduct has been such that she has been compelled to have him arrested. &c. She asks the custody of the children and fhathe be restrained from interfering, with ——_ A Concordia Jugend+erein. ‘The concert and lecture Monday night at Metzerott’s Hall, for the benefit of Concordia ‘Jagendverein, was a success in every way, and the large audience fully testified to that fact by the liberality of the applause. ‘The concert wae participated in by thirty-five members of the Georgetown Orches- tra, Jos. leader; Madame Roemer- . soprano: Frau Prof. Sophia Naumann, alto; Prof. Anton Kaspar, violinist; Prof. Arnold W. Meyer, pianist; Brof. Henry Xan- der, pianist. The lecture entitled “Die Beiden Schul- freande,” was delivered by Rev. Ernst Dre- witz. agen Morton Post to Build a Hall. Oliver P. Morton Post, 4,G. A. R., have ma- tured a plan for the building of a public ball in this eity. This hall is to serve a two-fold pur- pose, that of a business enterprise and a monu- ment to the great war governor of Indiana and the eervices of the colored men to the govern- ment during the war. Morton Post is the largest post numerically of colored men in the country. It bas nearly 500 names on its roster. ‘They have strong, earnest friends in both races in this city and clewhere. and the members believe that the movement to erect here a mon- ument to perpetuate the name of Gov. Morton and the loralty, devotion and heroic services of the faithful allies to the government will re- ceive the support of citizens. piensa’ A Double Kanaway. While Mr. Roger Bellis was driving through Hyattsville this morning on his way to Wash- ington the horse attached to his buckboard took fright and turning round threw him upon the ground, at the same time breaking the shafts of the vehicle. A farmer's wagon was Just abead of the buckboard when the accident ‘Sceurred, and coming in the opposite direction was a baker's wagon. The horses of the latter became frightened and running into the farm- er’s wagon took off a wheel. Mr. Belli's was not much injured and the runaway horses were afterward caught. eeges Her Koval Highness Infanta E1 je, Having honored me with a posing, I desire to inform my patrons and the public that the are now on view at my studio, 11th | street and Penna. ave., also at my New York studio, $1 Union square. Geo. Paixce.—Advt. pioncenoRamesd B. and O. Trains to Chicago. OPENING OF NEW THROUGH LINE VIA PITTSBURG AND AKRON—ADDITIONAL TRAIN TO CHICAGO. Commencing May 14 the B. and O. express train leaving Washington at 11:35 a.m. daily will run via Pittsburg over the new Chicago route of the B. and O.. passing through the cities of Youngstown, Warrren and Akron, Obio, arriving at Chicago at 11:55 the next morning. The express train heretofore Jeaving Wash- ington at 8:15 p.m. will seave at 6:15 p.m. and arrive at Chicago the next night at 9:35. An additional Chieago train bas been added to the schedule, which will leave Washington at 12:35 night and arrive at 6 o'clock the second morning. Through sleeping cars to Chicago on all trains. — Ade: > Isto tae Heart or Patraprieara.—On/| and after May 14 passengers to Philadelphia via all Royal Blue line trains.except the limited. leaving Washington at 10, wili have the option of leaving the train at the new terminal station of the Reading railroad at i2th and Market streets, in the heart of the city. All trains will continue to stop 24th and Chestnut streets Rovat Heapacuz Powvers. 10c. Druggisst. Adct. —.—_ Erroaxt Lot or Fersitvre at Sican’s, 1407 G street, Friday at 11 a.m, including many very handsome pieces.— Adet. 2 em Sate or Praxtsat Sloan's, 1407 G street, at 10:39 am. tomorrow.—Adct. ——— Ose of the finest pieces of property in the Business center of the ei }d tomor. w afternoon at 5:15 0 ‘This proper is known as Marini’x Hali.on E between 9th and 10th strects northwest, and contains about 9.000 feet of ground with large building on front and dwelling on reer. A splendid opportunity for in- westment See advertisement. | Compan; THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. ©. WEDNESDAY. MAY 24, 1893—TEN PAGES. A POLLUTED SPOT Which the Commissioners and Sanitary League Should Take Notice of. A DISEASE-BREEDING CONDITION OF THINGS TO BE FOUND WITHIN HALF A DOZEN BLOCKS OF THE EXECUTIVE MANSION—SOUTHWEST WINDS WAFT POISON TO THE WHITE HOUSE. To the Patter of The Prenine Star: Medical and other scientific authorities tell us that the disease called Asiatic cholera sprend: from certain East Indian provinces, where it reigns permanently, owing to the filthy habits of the inhabitants, who use the water infiltrated with the poison of stuks, located in the imme- diate n cS and drinking purposes, Xc. Tt would ‘not seem’ possible, in this ago of progress, knowledge and science, that a some- what similar condition of things conld exist anywhere in this enlightened land of ours, at least not where the bright search light of uch humane efforts as those made by our own praisworthy Sanitary League could penetrate. And yet they exist, and under our very noses! Just half a dozen blocks from the Executive Mansion, where precious lives, given into the sacred keeping of the capital of the nation by the whole people of these United States, are menaced and endangered. Just half a dozen blocks from the biggest of our government de- partments, where the health of thousands, from the cabinet member down to the humblest laborer; is exposed like a forlorn hope, there exists a condition of affairs that would indeed be @ disgrace to a community sunk in bar- barism! THE DOG POUND AND 378 SURROUNDINGS. Let me take you to F street where it is inter- sected by 22d. Take a parting look at that int toward the east aloug F, for it is your ay chance to rest your contented eyes upon a smooth pavement, easy sidewalks, pretty shade trees und other evidences of a well-governed modern city. last gas lamp at the corner of E,and the last patrol box on the opposite corner mutely nounces that, municipally, at least, the world ends right here. The rough cobble pavement over which you stumbled to this point of course ends here also. The Briggs School building, erected here some time ago, only makes you wonder why it isn’t put right across the street itself in order to give it something of a finish. | You are now in the country, with oil lamps to guide us at night, and in the daytime dependent on the loeal residents for the names of streets and avenues. A few steps take you to the intersection of New York avenue. Attempt to follow the supposed line of that prospective thoroughfare and you will find your progress barred, just where vou should have entered 23d street, by a high white- washed fence. ‘That is the dog pound, and right in front of it, where you see the remnants of ash heaps, wire springs, &c., is the place where all the infected and soiled bedding 0) a | party which patients in the hospitals have die burned. A little below the dog pound is the place where these hapless creatures are slaughtered. and the blood is allowed to run down a little ditch, serving as drainage until it reaches a place where it is covered up with quick lime. Within fifty feet of thia dangerous, disease- breeding spot you will find a spring. ‘That spring is the only water supply this “Darkest Washington” nas, for you must know there is no more water furnished this truly forsaken portion of the beautiful national capital than there is gas, or sidewalk, or pavement, or shade tree, or police protection, or anything. That spring, therefore, must furnish all the drinking and cooking water used by about fifty families, the nearest approach to another water supply being a pump in the swamp at the foot of Zist ‘street. A DISEASE-BREEDING POND. Nor is that all. Almost along that entire por- tion of the city, from the Monument lot to the mouth of Rock creek, extends the reeking i vt t of the! Guecgaia cotiCaie coon nae Dat fe stag. | CePt, turned her attention some years ago to | pond, a danger and a) menace, not only for this particular locality— | nan, disease-breeding for who would care if "twere but that?—but for the entire city, and particularly the Executive Mansion, the Departments of State, War, N Justice, Treasury and the various hotels in clos¢ proximity to the same. Can you conceive of a reason compatible with Isw, common sense or the dictates of humanity which could be advanced by the canal company as tenable ground for main- taining such a terrible nuisance when others ually amenable to our municipal regulations can be ordered by the health authorities to abate far less significant dangers at a moment's notice? That tired feeling which so often suddenly takes possession of the most industrious and painstaking among the employes of the govern- ment in those departments, that sudden loss of appetite during midday, even altera morning's hard work, that unexplained headacbe so often believed by the terrified lady clerk to be the precursor of an approaching illness—they are the silent but effective work of that immense disease breeder, augmented not a little by that | other public menace of this delightful locality, | the mouth of the city’s great sewer at the foot of 17th street where it is permitted to come to | the surface and seatter pestilential smeil, poi- soning the air for fully a mile around it. If you will take the trouble on your return to consult your map you will find that starting from that remarkable spring vou need only run. your finger along the line of New York avenue, past the blocks numbered 87 and E. 87 124, a little parking and block 170, to find yourself right at the door of the War Department building and in a straight line toward the White House. Every breeze from tho south and southwest carries hourly into the city the germs of poison and disease from this too long neglected, for- saken locality, endangering the heaith of old and young, rich and poor, the strong and weak, the pious and the scoffer. In the name of justice and humanity I ask your powerful ad to bring about an ameliora- tion of this terrible state of things. Joux K. Prem, Fawity ap Neiounors, HOUSE-TO-HOUS! PECTION. Health Officer Hammett’s Keport Work Last Week. The Commissicners have received from Health Officer Hammett the weekly report of the op- erations of the inspectors engaged in the work of making the house-to-house inspection for last week, as follows: Number of squares inspected mber of houses and pi spected. . Number of families occupying houses. Number of persons residing in houses mber of rooms... Number of water closets. the + 1.294 “10,904 Namber of box privies 284 Naraber of nuisances found. - 338 Number of lawful garbage recoptacies... 355 mber of unlawful garbage receptacles. Number of premises sewered.. Number of premises without sewers... ‘Making total inspections in this service to date as follows: Squares ....... 437 Houses and premise: -11,703 Families. 1767 59,092 86,531 Box privies. Nuisances, Lawful garbage receptacles. Unlawful garbage receptacles. Premises sewered.... Premises without sewers During the week 398 nuisances previously re- ported were abated and 670 premises found without modern plumbing. ‘The mspectors in this service appear to be vigilant and seem to realize the responsibilty rested upon them, as is evidenced by the above report, fifty-one squares having been inspected, avernging five each. There were forty-one letters written to per sons advising them that the time allowed for | abatement of nuisances, of which the time had expired and the notice not complied with, to appear at the office and give reasons therefor; three warrants were obtained for delinquents, me of whom promptly abated the nuisance and the case was nolle prosequied. The other cases are pending. zs ‘There were twenty-eight” letters written and informations filed in three cases upon request of the permanent inspectors, making a total in | the whole service for the week of sixty-nine nd six warrants. > — Fire in Norfotk. At 11 o'clock last night fire was discovered in warning letters f tte street. The James spread with great rapidity, and in less than an hour the building aud its contents were in ashes. The loss will reach $100,000. In this building were located the Davis Dry Goods Morris, furniture dealer: James urniture dealer; baxter & Co., cigar ‘manufacturers; Shoe Store. Rountree & € man & Co., dealers cotton merchants, who With great diitieulty the Atlantic Hotel and the con- sulates of Great Britain, Brazil and the Nether- ley & Co., chborhood of their wells, for cooking | king down 22d you pass the | 1 | ( | . 1.368! dition to Georgetown; #—. | ‘003 | 51, 84. 30, Georgetown; £1,800. T. T. Lu 743 | 20, Eckington 11,149 | James Robbin: ‘219 | Eckington: & | ‘tol | pare 44, 8. P. B. | Carr to Clara L. the Hare building on West Main street, Nor- | k. a five-story brick structure extending | | from Joknson to Fi | consist of sixty voices. The stage manaze- | the patrons of the house have enjoyed this | duce many novel features, including a cake | tinuous perform: | Washington, Montgomery, | the Measure of Responsibility, Willin Frances |eame property; &—. VW AMUSEMENTS. Aunavon’s Opzna Hovse.—The wisdom of the selection by the Dickson Opera Company of “Amorita” for production during the third week of the summer opera is demonstrated by the audiences which fil! the theater each night and loudly demand the repetition of the tune- | ful and familiar airs which aresonumerons. Tho | company has caught the spirit of the houses and | is giving the best presentation that they have | offered this son. The opportunity for fun is not lost sight of, and the local hits which are made are yery amusing. Next week, “A Night | in Venice.” AcAbEmy or Mustc.—Tomorrowevening Mrs. | Colby Luther will deliver a lecture at the Acad- | emy of Music, taking for her subject, “Roman Catholicism in Past Centuries—Its Present Ag- gression Upon Our Public Schools and Future Destiny in the United States.” Mrs. Luther said to be a speaker of unusual power and elo- quence.and she has been highly successful, both on the stump and platform. Mr. Vernon Cavrcu.—The Ladies’ Aid So- ciety of Mt. Vernon Churel will give a straw- | berry festival in their church, corner 7th and | K streets northwest, tomorrow night. There will aiso be a fine literary and musical program. | Mertropouitas Prespyrertas Cuurca.——The annual mite box opening of the Ladies’ Home | and Foreign Missionary Societies will take plac at the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church this evening. There will be vocal and instrumental music, conducted by Prof. Bischoff, and Mrs, Devore of Alaska and others from home and foreign fields will speak. Tue Rossix1 Oucnestea will give its first annual concert at Gurley Memorial Church this evening. Miss D. B. Rogers and Mr. W. D. McFarland will assist and an attractive pro- gram will be presented. Tue Mantyy Cottroe will hold its annual commencement exercises in the National ‘Theater tomorrow night, when a program of unusual excellence will be "presented, embrac- ig illustrations of every phase of the elocu- tionary and acting arts, including scenes from plays, pantomime, tableaux vivants, &c. ‘we Homroraruic Hospitat.—The enter- iments to be given on Saturday next at the tional Theater for the benefit of the Homeo- pathic Hospital promive to be among the best performances that bave ever been given here | yamateurs, Interest centers mainly in the resentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's “Pina- fore,” which will be made in the afternoon by children, not one in cast or chorns being over twelve years of age. These little ones have been carefully rehearsed by Prof, Dushane Cloward, and will sing and act their’ parts li grown people. ‘The cast is as follows: Joseph, Frederick Hazard; Capt, Corcoran, Paul Sperry; Lalph Rackstraw, Merryman Walker; Dick Deadeye, Harold ‘Tracy; Bill Bobstay (boatswain), Burton Garrett; Bob Beckett (boatswain's mate), Walton Goodwin; Tom Tucker (midshipman), Clarence Hense: Josephine, Marie Howe; ‘Buttercup, Miriam | Stosdart: Hebe, Elsie Pearce. The chorus will | ment is under the direction of Mr. Willis Ma- The night performance will be the “Chimes of Normandy” by the samo people who successfully gave it last February, except Mrs. Shircliffe and Miss Ruth Thompson, who will sing Serpolette and Germaine. ' Prof. Cloward will conduct the opera. Mana x's Bexertt.—Thero will be but one attraction at Kernan’s Lyceum | Theater next week, and that will be the benefit performance to Manager Eugene Kernan on Monday evening. That entertainment,t with its versatile volunteers and special features, promises to prove one of the most interesting season. The bill has been put together with careful regard to the alteration of the acts, and presents an excellent opportunity of witness- ing a variety entertainment which will intro- walk with typical contestants, Miss Crara Becxwirn, the champion lady | swimmer of the world, will form the central figure of the attractions at Kernan’s Lyceum on June 5, when the female walking contest will be | inaugurated. Miss Beckwith with standing | challenges that no one seemed inclined to ac- | aquatic exhibit highly successful. At’ Firzsnmtoxs’ Avprrorrem THEATER.— Another large audience was present at the con- » yesterday afternoon and evening. The ladies and children were much | pleased with the new company, besides this | family theater is cool and pleasant, the large | windows on all sides of it radiating the fresh air comfortabiy to all parts of the house. Ma. Kro's Benerrt.—A benefit will be ex- tended to Chas. A. King, doorkecper at Harris’ | Theater, noxt Friday efternoon by Manager | Gordon, Den Harris and members of the | theatrical profession now in the citv. Tne program will be an unusually varied and inter- esting one. in which she has proved | >— WAYLAND SEMINARY, The Twenty-Seventh Anniversary to Be Cel- ebrated This Evening by Graduates. ‘The twenty-seventh anniversary of Wayland Seminary takes place this evening at the Ver- mont Avenue Church, R street near K,at 8 o'clock. The program is an interesting one, as follows, the intervals between speeches being given to music: The True Ends of an Educat erts Mapp, Moorestown, } Electricity, John Howard mn, Vietor Rob- Wonders of | J. mes, Basic City, ‘The Influence of Music, John Wesley Va.; Julia Ann Williams (excused), Phoebus, Va. ; Opportunity Petersburg, Vi ed of a Modern Co- lumbus, William “Henry Ray, MeGaheraville, ; Rosa Etta Williams (exeused), Phot Our Outlook, Florence Flizabeth Joi Staunton, Va; Value of a Pro Edward Emranuel Bonner, Washington, ¢ Mary Eliza Cook (excused), Storm A Business Education for Women, Mar: Coleman, Staunton, Va. Academi ment—The Press, Hezekiah Walden, Markham, Va. Address to class, Doxology. Benediction, | —— ‘Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: | J.K. MeCameron to H. C. Borden, lots 2 and | 3, sq. 8. of 744; & Clarkson to A. Do- | nath et al., subs 11 to 20, sq. 909; Jeftries to T. J. Pickett, pt. 59, T. J. Pickett to erty: $1,000. M. Franke to J. W. Zimerman, sub 124, sq. 445; $4,400. C. IE. Stank Fickling, subs 15 to 13, sq. 13 Dent to Mary G. Dent, sub 47, Celia » sub 43, bik. 1 D. C. Morrison to J. E. 3 Virginia Nall 31,600. to C. P. Newman, lots Land 2. eq. 14, do.; $—. L. R. Kearney to S. J. Block, sub 23, sq. 58: G. Trueste" to J. F. Bancroft, lot 4, sq. $2,101.80. E. Carusi H. George- ge. pt. Jarboe, trustee, town; 2. E. 11, 8q. 275; 8—. lots 1, Zand 24, sq. 778; —. G. E. Emmor to L. Eckert, sub 224, sq. 546; €2.500. W. W. Wetzel_to John Bender, pt. 7, #q. 79; $3.660. F. A. Lehman to G. Barrie, lots 14 and 1: 1045: 8. G. Barrie to D.'D. Ston % . M. Osborn to 8. W. Beil, interest in part 12, sq. 406; $- Walker to E. A. Keyser, lot 1, sq. John Metlveen to T. H. Clarke, sub 15 1003: 3—. 'T. H. Clarke to B, block 3, Pleasant Plains; $2,500. Katie C. Halloway to H. C. Knapp, lot’ 11, block 1 Brookland; #900. W. Hl. Phillips to RT Pendieton, part 17, sec. 9, Barry Fi Ida_Lyon'to W. 8q. 473; $1,500. parts 3'and 4, . LC. Ken + $2,000. Emory | Merritt, part 16, sq. Wells, «ub 18, 6q. 93) Hoge to 8. Pettigrew to Jacob 4.100. RE. Pairo to Su sub Mt. Ple se W. M. Drur; . E. : $3,000. W. W. Metcalf to Lamkins, part | 10, block 16, Meridian Hill; £150. Carolin Longfeliow to Effic M. Lane, lot 3, block 1 South Brookland C. Witmer to J. C. lots 3 to 9, #q. 1129: 3—. David Moore Hayden, subs 113 to 117, 6q. 13 563g feet at northe 2 | giddiness, and was so af Stella Bell to M .pt.'sq. south vq. 1027; &—-. jayden to DAM lots 1 to 5. blk Wooo re $4,400. Holton, lot . Smoot to § €. Daniel to 8 L. Blanford to May A Laws Fer will be g of Mise MacFurland’s class of the Church ef the | Covenant on next Friday evening at 7 o'clock on New York avenue between 18th and 19th streets northwest. The reception committee by the members OPENING THE FAIR SUNDAYS. The National Commission Decides In Favor of It by 30 to 27. ‘When Commissioner De Young called the na- tional commission of the Chicago exposition to order about half-past 10 yesterday morning a good-sized stack of communications adorned the president's desk. ‘They were from all parts of the country and of the same import: “Keop the gates of the world’s fair closed on Sun- day.” The commissionsettled itself to hear the Sun- day closing matter rehearsed and threshed out in all of its brarches, Mr. Eibock of Iowa be- ginuing the debate by speaking in favor of the adoption of the minority report, which favored the Sunday opening. ORIGINAL POWER RECOVERED. Commissioner Burton of Kansas, chairman of the judiciary committee, also supported the minority report. He began by stating that the opposition did not deny the creative act gave to the commission and the exposition company an absolute right to close or open the gates on Sunday, But’ that’ right was taken away from both bodies by the so-called souvenir act, The conditions imposed in that act made it the duty of the committee to keep the gates closed Sunday. ‘Ihe question upon which the minds of the judiciary committee diverged was as to whether the conditions of the souvenir act had been complied with, The souvenir money, he thought, was intended to be agift. It wasa mighty mean and small gift when the great fair was considered, and the American Congress imposed conditions which the exposition cor- poration had decided were impossible to com- ply with, Then the original discretionary power re- verted to the directory and commission in re- gard to fixing a Sunday opening rule, and he hoped next Sunday would see the fair opened by an amicable arrangement, SUNDAY OPENING TRIUMPH, The closing speeches were all in favor of throwing open the gates every day of the week. After Gen. St. Clair had finished laying down the law, as he understood it, the question of substituting the minority for tho majority ro- port came toa vote and the roll was called. hirty commissioners voted for substituting the minority report and twenty-seven against, ‘This was a surprising vote, aa the general be- liet was that the commission’ would go against Sunday opening. A vote was taken on tho question of modifying the new rules which are opening into effect, submitted by the directory as proposed by the minority of the judiciary of the commission. ‘Twenty-nine voted to adopt the modification and twenty-eight against. Vice President Young accordingiy ruled that as forty-five members, a majority of tho commission, had not voted to modify it the new rules as submitted by the directory must stand, THE MATTER IN DIRECTORY'S HANDS. ‘This decision raised astorm of protests from the opponents of a Sunday fair, Commission- ers jumped up to appeal from the decision, and finally the acting president was convinced that he had gone too far in adding to his decision that the new role submitted by the directory must stand. His decision, as placed on the record with the approval of the Sunday ope: ers, was restricted to a mere statement that the commission had fuiled to modify the rule by « majority vote. ‘This leaves the matter now in the hands of the directory, but the general opinion among the committee is that the gates of the fair will be opened Sunday unless the judicial authori- ties shail enjoin the local board. —— | ‘The Monument Tip Ablaze. To the Pditor of The Evening Si Every spring, about the 2ist of May, when the sun bas reached a certain point in the heavens, its rays fall in such a way upon the aluminum tip of the Washington monument as to cause a great blazing golden star to appear for a half to three quarters of an hour, 8 beautiful sight is well worth seeing, and as I have for four or five years timed its arrival and departure, observed the different standpoints front which it is best seen, I desire to cull the attention of your readers to it, and particularly the distinguished visitors. who are now in the city, for the night visit Washington a hun- dred times at other seasons and not be able to seo this beautiful day ilinmination, ‘The time of its appearance is between the 2ist and 24th of May and it lasts until early in dune. The time of its appearance so far as my observation goes is between 8:15 a.m, and 8:30 a.m. and it last untiinearly 9 o'clock. The points of obser- vation from which I have witnesed it are from the northeast corner of the Senate wing of the Capitol or the north terrace; from the 6th streot entrance to the St. James Hotel, or rather from the middle of the street, opposite the west entrance; also on 414 street, just below Missouri avenue. Tersons walking south on 2 Street, after crossing the street car tracks at Miscouri avenue, will be able to see throngh the trees the tip of the monument with the blazing star in all its glory, until they get about 200 yards from th tracks, when 1t will be ob- served to grow smaller and smaller until it dis- appears, About haif-past 8 a. 10. is the best time to see it from this point, Of course it is ossibie that it may be seen from other points, ut Lkave only been able to see it from the above standpoints and at the hour me Reat = Willard 8. Richardson bas bought for $3, of A. M. Lawson sub 62, square 237—18 by 109 fect on U between 13th and 14th streets north- west. Jesse H. Graha: has purchasel of J. B. 5 lot 9, square 691—74 by st corner of C and South Capitol streets southeast. Margaret A. Biake has bought for $26,700 of PEE g sub 19, square 199—261¢ by 100 feet on the west side of McPherson square, 15th | «1 K streets northwest. enra has purchased of H. B. San- . equate 724—57!y by 168 fect 4inches on C between Ist and 2d streets northeast, and sold part of same, 19 feet 2 inches front, for a nominal consideration to EF. of J. Z. George on P between 20 by TL northwest. —— Tomorrow Evestsa the German Dra- matic Club will close their season with a fine program at Willard Hall. ‘Ihe fifth act of Seribe's great tragedy, “Adrienne Lecouyreur,” will be re and ‘also Thiebner’s comedy, “Ein Luegnerder die Wahrheit Spr 15th and 16th stree ‘0 Hoovs. 1 Owe Au 1 1 OWE ALL To HOOD'S. SICK VOMITING SPELLS, DIZZINESS, NEURAL- GIA, WEAKNESS. ALL CURED—NOW ERFECT HEALTH— WEIGH MORE THAN EVER. Pi A FRANK, INTERESTING STATEMENT. “In reading the daily papers Ihave often seen statements iron: people who i en benefited dy Hood's and ¥ feet that 1AM NOT DOL testimony is . Thave be n sudoring with sick 1 's, with eid- fectiy prostrated fered also from newratvia in m 1 was treated for two years by sician tn town and ky other doctor » best phy- no relief. ‘They would teil me my cotdition was OWING TO MY AGE, And that must have patience. But Tth: bea virtue. sleep at night. was AFRAID TO GO constantly tized; T co) airs or raise iny arms abc nt it time that patience I was crowinz #0 weak I could not And when Iwas ovo out, T AR FROM HOME, Iwas not vo up or down » my head without id to look up that I # iuy head down. AT Las became accustomed to hola Hood's Sereaparilla, and vement in vetieve T MY AILMENTS. My ny time, am free from Dies. ALL. appetite is good, can e neuralgia and other I NEVER FELT SO WELL as stout as now sinceT was married, mo-her of ning children. [have i to 13 pounds, Tam PER- wo 0 ry day. When ny 28 ade such an improvement I S. M. WATERS, 1213 32d street northwest, Georgetown, D. HOOD’S PILLS e band male and per‘ect in pro- SUFFERED TERRIBLY. NO REST FOR BABY OR PARENTS. SEVERAL DOCTORS. NO BENEFIT. FIRST APPLICATION OF CUTICURA, CHILD SLEEPS. CHANGE IN ONE WEEK. COMPLETE CURE. Eighteen months ago our child (then an infant) suf- fered terribly from askin disease. ‘There was no re-t for the child or us. We tried several doctors with no benefit. ‘The doctors said it was Milk Crust. After reading your book I thought I would try your CUTI- CURA REMEDIES, and the moment we put CUTI- CURA on the child itfell asieep. In one week's time we could see a change. We kept on using the three and they cured the child's face entirely. Now we keep your CUTICURA and your CUTICURA SOAP constantly in our house, and would never be without them. . JOSEPH LEVY, 666 Main and 99 Beale sts., Memphis, Tenn. Iwas sore from my waist down with eczema. CUT. ICURA REMEDIES have cured me with no sien of return. I owe my life to CUTICURA. Without doubt, I would have been in my grave had it no: been for your remedies. Allow meto return my sincerest thanks, W. H. QUALLS, Paducah, Ky. CUTICURA RESOLVENT, The New Blood and Skin‘ Purifier, internally (to cleanse tho blood of all impurities and poisonous ele- (to clear the skin and scalp and restore the hair) instantly relieve and speedity cure evers species ofitching, burning, scaly, crusted, pimply, scrofu- lous and hereditary diseases and humors of the skin, scalp end blood, with loss of hair, from infancy to axe, from pimples to scrofula. Soldeverswhere. Price, CUTICURA, 50c. ; SOAP, 8 Per Cent INTEREST GUARANTEED. PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY. REAL ESTATE SECURITY. ‘Our 3-year Coupon Certificate offors the best investment now on the market. The conditions and agreement plain and easily (ood. ASSETS, $114,009. Call at the office. FIDELITY BUILDING, LOAN AND INVEST- MENT ASSOCIATION, 908, 914 G st. n.w., Washington, D. ©. ap5-tr HARRISON DINGMAN, President. Corsox & Macanrsey, MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, Correspondents of Messrs. Moore & Schley, 80 Broad- way, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds. Deposits. |, Exchamre: | Loans. Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities Usted on the exchanges of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore bought an sold.’ pAgpecialts made of investinent securities. District Bonds and all local Railroad, Gas, Insurance and felephone Stock dealt in. ‘American Beli Telephone Stock bout endeold. 4631 .; RESOLVENT, 81. Prepared by the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston. €9- "How to Cure Skin Diseases,” 64 pages, 50 illus- trations, and 100 testimonials, mailed free. PIMPLES, blackheads, red, rough, ebapped and olly skin cured by CUTICURA SOAP. OLD FOLKS' PAINS. Full of comfort for all Pains, Inflammation and Weakness of the Aged is the CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN PLASTER, the first and only pain-killing streneth- ening plaster. New, instantaneous and infallible, my24-wies CITY ITEMS. Among the Good Things For smokers is an Old Dominion Cigarette. Try it and see. Photograph in every package. 1t Finest and Freshest Coffees in the city. 1t* Merzcer’s Fixe Grocery, 417 7th n.w, ~ It’s None Too Soon to talk Summer Un- derwear to you. You need i net now, very soon. See ours at 4Sc.—made to sell for 750. Henry Franc & Sox, cor. 7thandD, It The Standard Sewing Machine is sold on easy terms and warranted as represented. 427 9thest. n. w. Ropairing, Needles, Oil and Imperial Pinned Patterns. It Great Removal Sale, Washington Vari- tore, 1238 7th st. nw. Tins, Toys, Wooden and Willow Ware and Housefurnishings at actual cost until June 1, after which we will open our new cen- trally located store, No. 824 7th st. n.w., with a full line of new goods at lowest prices. my24-3t* H. H. He: Co., Proprietors, Steel, Split Bamboo Ri Fishing Tackle, Watronp's, 477 Pa, ave. 1t* Fine Old Spanish Sherry for sickness or in- valids,75c.qt. MetTzoER’s Fixe Gnocery,4177th® = — Comfort Powder. An evening’senjoymenthas often been spoiled for a lady bya big pimple on the face, Comfort Powder would have prevented it. Alldruggists.4 Sa edhintenddan The Survival of the Fittest seems to be the great law of nature. That is why White's Yucatan Gum still remains while otiers have come and gone. my22-6t S, Heller, 720 ith st. n.w., is making a spo cialty in Ladies’ and Children’s Hair Cxtting and shampooing: also cures Dandraif. my9-tr Comfort Powder. A lady said: “My baby cannot talk, but she crows when ehe sees the Comfort Powder box. It is a delightful application.” All druggists. 5 Royal Headache Powders. 10c. Druggists. ap2s-te Wheeler & Wilson’s New High Arm No. 9. The latest product of that old reliable ‘The advantage of its selection over »and unknown machines is the absolute certainties of attention. a supply of needles, parts, &c. Office, 9th st. one door south of E. ap27-tt Sees Comfort Powder. A gentleman said: “If I could not get it for less, I would give $10 box for Comfort Pow- der. Luse it under my truss pad.” All drng- gists, 6 KE _ ixir Babe cures all malarial disonses BAUM. NOCREDIT. QUICKSALES. SMALL PROFITS. ‘We have no superfluous words, nor do we approve of coining words, We advertise to the point; our shots must make a mark. We offer our stock of BOYS’ SPRING SUITS, All these sold from 85 to $6, Ar $3.58, One lot WASH KILT SUITS, made of Scotch gingham, $1.50 and $1.33. Crsis Sane A 123 Allour SCOTCH GINGHAMS,noneexcluded, goods which sold as high as 35a, 123 Cexrs. WOOL CHALLIES and ILLUMINATED FIGURED SATTEENS, 122 Cexzs. BAUM'S, lands were saved. At 12:30 this morning the consists of the Misses Mactarland, Grafton, fire was under control, Rhees, Michener, Davis aad Brown, Portionaud appearance. 50. ver box, mas 416 Tru Sz. N. Tur Nartoxa, Sare Derost, SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK ave. Chartered by special act of Congress Jap., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb... 1832. __ CAPITAL: ONE MILLICN DOLLARS. SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Tents aates inside Durglat-proof vaults at 85 per annua upward. Recurities, jewelry, silver ware and valuables of ailkinds in'owner's package, trunk oF case taken op deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. sits received from TEN CENTS upward, suid Interest allowed ou 85 and above. Loans money om reai esiate and collateral security. TRURT DEPARTMENT. | ads 1» exeentor, sicnce, “and executes trusts of ail —- by ® competent atiorney in Kinds. “ills daily attend BENJAMIN P. SNYDER, Presttent. CHARLES ©. vee, vi SAME: ‘ THOM: r Al T. STURTEVANT. Secrotaey. WILSON, Trust Oificer. Directors: Zena C. Rodding, Bentamin P. Snyder, Albert L. Sturtevant, Andrew Wylie, George Ht. Plant, Matthew . Emery, Lewis Clegh Charles A. Jainos,, Freury a. Willard, ¥. Francts Riaes, jaines M. Johnsioa, Charies C. Giovet. . Koss Parry, John G. Parke, ‘Thomas Hyde, Jouu F. Rodgers, Wiliam E. Clark, ‘Thomas Res Robert 0. Holtzman, dba rags Woodbury Blair. ‘mh1% W. 8. HOGE, pres. 2; SoPANTEL Soe. MILED STATES BUILDING AND LOAN CIATION, 1313 F st, Was Dee 5 Yt INTEREST PAID on special deposits cen dateot dewsit. Ful-pad stock PAYS 6 PER CERT interme from date, C. T. Havessen, Member Washington Stock Exchange, Real Estate and Stock Broker, Rooms 9 and 11, Atlantic Building, 900 F st. nw. INVESTMENT SECURITIES, Stocks, Bonds and Grain bought and sold for cash or on margin. Cotton bought and sold in New York or New Orleans. CORRESPONDENTS. aarnell, Haraman & Co., New York Stock Ex- ‘Lehman Bros,, New York Cotton Exchange. Lehman, Stern & Co., New Orleans Cotton Exchange. ‘Lamson Bros. & Co., Chicago Board of Trade. Private wires to New 20ra, Ciucagy auu New Or- leans, ‘Yelevhone, 453. Sel7-tr Your Eyes Here, ‘We have long realized the necessity of ob- taining better facilities throughout the in- terior of our butiding, and we have looked eazerly to that time when such improvements might be made without serionsly interfering with our business. Our increased petronage ‘has brought us face to face with tho stern real~ ities of the situation, and further delay on our part would prove a serions impediment to fall business. We have determined to close out our immense stock at once in order that the carpenters may have full sway. Beioning this morning we sbail offer our entire stock of 100,000 Worth Of Furniture AT A STRAIGHT DISCOUNT @ F 25 Per Cent For Cash. NOTHING RESERVE We deem it best to make this sacrifice, as we prefer that our loss shall beneSt our patrons in Preference to having our stock damaged by dust and dirt and no one benefited. Not = hammer can be litted toward the remodeling of our building until the stock on every one of our six floors bas been reduced. Not a figure of our present} rices shail be altered. We pro- pose that this shall be the createst disconnt sale ever offered to the citizens of Washing- ton—a sale that hands back 25 cents on every dollar's worth purchased—a sale that includes every article known to modern housekeeping. Our stock was never in better trim—our styles never in greater variety—our facilities for prompt delivery never so perfect. THINK OF If! 22.50 SAVED ON EVERY #10 PURCHASE. £6.25 SAVED ON EVERY 825 PURCHASE. $25 SAVED ON EVERY $100 PURCHASE. We cannot durlicate stock at these prices, therefore the earlivst purchasers will have first choice. Remember that we reserve NOTHING n—and Dining Room rigerators—eversthing to be found in the completely furn'shed house will go forthe next thirty days at a discount of 25 PEK CENT FOR CASH. THE W. i. HOUGHTON MANUFACTURING 60., 1218 AND 1220 F ST. 0. W. D SOCIETY OF MOUNT h, corner Sth and K sts. will give stival in their churen THU: jusical OSTON COMIC In The Mascotte, AT 8 O'CLOCK SHARP, HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY LAST NIGHT. Dont Miss It. GRAND BALLOON ASCENSION AND PARA- CHUTE JCNP WFDNESD:Y EVENING AT 6 O'CLOCK. _my23- (ACADEMY OF AIUSIC. THURSDAY EVE, MAY 25, °93, AT 8 O'CLOCK SHARP, GRAND LECTURE BY MES. COLBY LUTHER. Subject: **Roman Catholiciam in Past Centuries.” its present aevreest-n myon our public schools and fa- ture destiny in the United States, Mrs, Luthor was encawed by the Unit ment during the war,steakine In th of Indiana,’ Tiinois’ and portions wd the siate central committee sor boih of hied & tore pron- mdition of the country nited States. my 23-3t* NEW NATIONAL THEATER SATURDAY, MAY 97. CHILDREN’S PINAFORE C CHIMES OF NORMANDY Reserved cats, without extra change.at Metzerott's, on and after May 1S. MPrivace boxes fo FIRST ANNUAL concent. THE ROSSINI ORCHESTRA, Hy sed Dy. Miss D. B. Re Gr! WW. 1. McFARLAND, ALGUKLEY RIAL CHURCH, WEDNESDAY E Tickets, 250. APBACGHs GEAND OPFRA MOUSE 4 WEEK, AND CONTINUOUS SUCCESS: OF THE '« Charmine Romaatie Opera, AMORITA, RESERVED SEATS, 50 AND 75 CENTS. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. Next Week—A NIGHT IN VENICE. my20-tf Next Week. N EW NATIONAL THEATER. THE GOMEDY SEASOH. "8 Eecentrie omedy, THE SNOWBALL. The Co + Char Frederic Bond. oun Findlay, Senet Berey Winter, Robe: ie Binders, Kose’ Burringtoz, “Agnes Findlay asd Mas RESERVED SPATS, 25c.. 0c. an Sale in proctess daily from & Ftnxy acprror he James Fitz Tie The Pow Frou Lim she day to 10-0 a wie im Lim the. day to 10-0 at MHANGTHES NEW TROOP ‘This afternoon and nicht as abows Ina grand til of attractions, Admission, with seats, 20c., 15e. Children, 100. THEATER, w.. near Pa. ave. Pan. SEFTON AND WATSON'S COMIC OPERA AND VAUDEVILLE CO. ‘May 20—Penefit Manager Fucene Kernan. June 5—Miss Clara Beckwith, Champion Lady Swimmer of the World, and Femaie Pedestrian Tour- nament. my28t TIONAL LIVE STOCK EXHIBITION AND BLOOD HORSE MEETING, BENNING’S RACE COURSE, Washington, D.C., MAY 29 TO JUNE 17. 18 Daya Fivoor more Steeviechase, Hurdle and Flat Races eve y das. ‘Trains from P. R. R. every hour. D GRAND Co: T BY THE On Chori ‘Sortety (Prot. Mavione Mata, THURSDAY PVE’ The Magnificent Com D — NEW PANTOMINES, CLASS DRILI. ESTHETIC EX¥: And the beautiful Shaftesbar mr? to my25, AUCTION SALES. __ FUTURE DAYS. F —CONTINUATION SALE. THE SPFCIAL SALE OF ELEGANT FURNI- TURE AT OUR ROOMS YESTERDAY Was LARGELY ATTENDED AND THE GOODS SOLD REMARKABLY CHEAP, AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THROUGH TRE ENTIRE CATALOGUE THE BALANCE OF THE COLLECTION, WITH AN ADDITION OF ABOUT 50 CHOICE PIECES, WILL BE CLOSED OUT FRIDAY, MAY TWENTY- SIXTH, 1893, AT ELEVEN A.M. THE GOODS ARE UNUSUALLY FINE AND HAVE ATTRACTED MORE THAN PASSING AT- TENTION. NOW ON EXHIBITION. C. G. SLOAN & Co. AUCTIONE! GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG 160 WHITE WAGONS & G ee ae ate cI G Weshincion seseee eal age my24-2t servi ‘With the femacus G G MENNESECIGE, §97If you want the PURFST ICE the healthiest ICE and ICE that laste tone. OF eat get from one of the “*WHITE WAGONS" (}. constant supply and reguiar prices, G §27-Write or telephone or onder through one of our drivess, es G GREAT FALLS IcE co. & MAIN OFFICE, 924 PA. AVE. NLW. G BRAXC! E ‘HIGH GUL ASek mane. G G DEPOTS: i G F008 oF worm st.—sse wareR st. (} x G Telephones $72, 1905 and 568, my? (5 G G G G ( ( G ¢ € ra 7 x ¥ x x rl x x z xt onra Cx rerecaiancet SR" ROTM Sins to worlds. fale WICKLE, 3225 Pa ave, Bradbury: RIVER VIEW AND A DELIGHTFUL EVENING TRIP gg INDIAN HEAD WEDNESDAY, MAY 24. 57 otanp rammiy excursion (Of the SENIOR AND JUNIOR COLUMBIA FISHING CLUBS To RIVER VIEW, ON THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1893, Steamer SAMUEL J. PENTZ wil! leave ber foot of 7th st.. at @-45a.0m., 1:450nd 6x65 pam. Ticksts, adinittine Indy and gentleman, 50 gente, Ladies’ Tickets, “5 centa, Music and dancing ali Aay and events. _ maggo-g TISIS Weer: VERSION TO MADR ALL. creat Anema Day Pitiow Wi DNES! get tn aad monshgta Bonts leave at 105. m. aod =f BARTHOUDT FOR CHARTER, Fant and Corfo-table Pleasure AT CUMBEELARDS. BOAT : Foot of Fy ~ MOUNT VERNON, HOME AND TOMR OF WASHINGTON. Ry Wash., Alex. and Mount Vernon Rajiroa4, Alone the banks of th» Potomac and main streets of Alexan‘tria, cad Noo aS Tabe trains. Pennsylvania derot, 9; 20: 12-01, 1O0sma 331 fe Rowe pone ae Also by ‘Alexandria ferry, 70h sot what trip, 35 cents. Special cars for charter, Mount Vern: as a Mount Vernon crounds opea from 1 a.m. todpy G. R. PHILLIPS,Gen. Pass. Agent, 1321 F st. a D. W. HOLDEN. Superintendent. ——_ aa TO MOUNT VERNOW, HOME AND TOMB OF WASHTNOTON. THE PAL STEAMER MAC! Built exvressiy for the Ladies Mount Vernon ciation. Steam heated throwchout, and comfortable, nat THE ONLY ROUGH: RETURNING TO THY CITY ; ARE, ‘Admission to, 6. 25. Tet _ or 1S conte. ot st., andat all hotels. A Aelichtfal tr the famons Blue r ine, on te, a “thers, the Steamer Macalester to river Glgmont as fer. ly except Funday et 10m. MOUNT “VERNON | AND STEAMBOAT a al 3. WEDS Ea Exconsionsy ; commnoda-ionsat the “bokth Shere” Moen perinsnent buildinc on the Lake Shore, Hei atin kteete eer oe Seater emanate Wain al uy ot ae oe i ashineton, - THOMAS FOREIGN Cost of 10 days’ tok tS ™ c 8500 880. Fort) sou. anita eas ‘Charles st,, Baltimore, STAGE EXCURSIONS. Credit iS THE Lever That removes erent moving in'o a new house make Your surroundings sli! be com! }o0 need in the way ot Furniture from us—take time in pring for it—s little moner once fuce a mnth will soon cancel the obliet Lave no notes for you to sign—Do tes anywhere, YOUR CREDIT x a. prize riniver & Son of Battimoretoo Pars txposition. We lave them in sil sideeand ' Ifyou need some Matting for that room, have a grcnd stock—Lone but reliable grades. li free Of vost. We mabe «. ‘Oak }xten 35.60 we sell for $3.30. EER SPARE ELS. 400mnd Baw ¥ Carriaze for the baby, we Tt ¥ou need a hundred handsome patterns for vont) eelect gland Wakedid” Prices ram GROGAN’S MAMMOTH GREDIT HOUSE, ‘819, £21 AND 823 7TH ST. AW, BET. B AND 1 STS. myl THE SOCIETY RAGE. As @ Complexion Beautitier Unequaled PAULINE HALL, ‘The Beautiful Song Bird, writes us: Fenno £ Association: eal RESULTS. Fanhfuily, PAU I Mania Vanni, & iter the Boers. producing matured color e raat Bets, Abscluvely pare aud haruiless. ONE DOLLAK A BOTTLE Don’t Do It, sive out your Wall Papering to men 90 from house to house with regular place ot business. They're sponeidle, and they do not guarantee thet ‘Wall Papering we do is done as it should exyert hangers and guaranteed for thre Wy ‘Drop in and look over the stock—es “4 complete as any in Washington prices are much ‘than others