Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1894, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1894—TWELVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. ooo Forecast Till 5 p.m. Saturday. Por the District of Columbia and Mary- land, threatening; stationary temperature Saturday morning and slowly rising temper- ature during the day; east to southeast winds. For Virginia, threatening, with light show- ers today or tonight on the coasts; slightly warmer in western portions; southeasterly winds. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at 8 am.: Great Falls, temperature, 51; condi- tion, 2: receiving reservoir, temperature, 48; condition at north connection, 4; condition at south conection, 36; distributing reser- voir, temperature, condition at influent gate house, 3; effluent gate house, 5. ee Read this, and come to the corner of 9th st. and La. ave. if you want to save money, where you will find polite attention by men who are skilled in the art of preparing meats. Sirloin Steak pound Round Steak. pound Porterhouse Steak. pound Roast... pound Lamb . pound Pork. .1e. pound Soup Meats 5, 6, Se. pound Al} goods strictly first-class. Open 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. ——__ __ TIME FLIES. Get one of our Hats before Saturday for 91.19. They were $2.40, $2.25 and $1.00. Saturday is the last day. HENRY FRANC & SON, th and D. feb = Pont ey "eae ta NOTICE. ‘Tomorrow I will sell to all who bring this ad. prime rib roast. 10 and 12c.; hind quar- ters lamb, 10c.; fore quarters, Sc.; corn beef. Se.; sirloin steak, 12 1-2c. Ss. LEMON HOOVER & CO., 47 and 48 Center Market. - _— Potatoes. Potatoes. Potatoes. Have just received _a car strictly fancy Burbank Potutoes at We. bu.; also car New York state Early Rose Potatoes at 75e. bu. Minnesota Patent Process Flour, bbl..$4.50 Best Family Flour, bbl. uaker Oats, package...... tijohn Breakfast Food, package. Shriver’s Corn, 3 cans.... Shriver’s Early June Peas, 3 cans. Shriver’s String Beans, 3 cans... California Heavy Syrup Peaches,3 cans.ie. California Apricots, 3 cans... te. Extra Florida Oranges, per dozen. e Strictly Fresh Eggs. per dozen W. H. WALKE! 946-048 Louisiana ave. as oar WOODWARD & LOTHROP will offe> to- Morrow one thousand Lippincott’s Complete Novels, including Bret Harte, Amelie ves, Christian Reid, etc., at 5c. each, 6 for 25e. pes cai 2 “COMING EVENTS” AT KEISTER’S, 9th and La. ave. Tomorrow we will make another “cut” into our always-the-lowest- prices for Fruits, Groceries and Provisions. ‘A few samples: Pie Peaches, gal. cans. 8 large cans Pumpkins. @ boxes Sardines... 8 cakes Laundry Soap —_—+ THE DAY FOR CANDIES —is Saturday. So it'll be well for you to know of our reduction sale in time for to- morrow. We ve reduced all of our candies— the ones that are usually 35 and 6) cents among them—to 25 CENTS A POUND. SHEETZ, Candies, 10TH AND F STS. Pure Aluminum Cooking Utensils and house- furnishing specialties at Morsell’s, 1107 7th. CITY AND DISTRICT. ooo AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Imre Ki- ralfy’s Spectacle, “America.” New tional Theater.—“The Prodigal Academy of Music.—“Darkest Russia.” Harris’ Bijou Theater.—Peter Jackson in “Uneie Tom's Cabin.” Kernaa’s Lyceum Trans-Oceanic Company. First Congregational Church, 10th and G streets northwest.—An illustrated lecture by Prof. J. L. Ewell of special interest to Sunday school teachers and scholars. a EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. ‘Theater.—Hopkias’ Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 am. Mount Vernon by Pennsylvania railroad every hour daily. Tally-ho Coach, 511 13th st., for Arling- ton and Cabin John bridge. pe Officers Elected. The Accumulated Savings Investment Association of the District of Columbia held | its regular annual meeting Wednesday even- | ing at the Georgetown law building. The | following officers have been elected for the | ensuing year: Michael I. Weller, president: | Emmons S. Smith, vice president; Samuel | M. Yeatman, treasurer; Ralph L. Hail,| secretary; James F. Scaggs and Wm. D. Hoover, trustees; M. J. Colbert, attorney; board of directors—Michael I. Weller, Em- mons S. Smith. Samuel M. Yeatman, Jas. F. Scaggs, Wm. D. Hoover, M. J. Colbert, | Joseph E. Bailey, George J. Johnson, M.| V. Tierney, William Barnum and T. 2 Juad. | The following directors and officers of the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company have been elected: William E. Clark, Levi Woodbury, A. T. Britton, R. F. Baker, John Boyd, H. Libbey, George V Pearson, I. C. McKibbin and C. F. No ment; William E. Clark, president: Levi Woodbury, vice president; John Callahan, | general superintendent; R. F. Baker, treas~ urer, and John Keyworth, secretary. ————— Criminal Court Cases. The two brothers, John and James C.| Little, on trial in the Criminal Court, Di- vision 2, Justice Cole, for housebreaking, were yesterday found guilty. Notice of | motion for new trial was given. - Wm. C. Cox and Philip Stewart, colored, | were tried yesterday on the charge of false pretenses in obtaining $0 from Mr. W. B. Webb on the pretense that it was for the benefit of Mt.Jaereel Baptist Churen. Messrs. B. F. Leighton and Thos. C. Tay lor appeared for the defendants, and Mr. Jeffords for the government. —_————_ The Fun Restricted. The annual ball of the Harmonie Club was held last evening at Masonic Temple, but owing to the active supervision of the police was rather a staid and ordinary af- fair. There was the usual gathering of wo- men of no position, and of youths who were evidently disappointed that the women | were not even more unconventional than they were. There were handsome toilets, flowers in profusion and wine in abundance. The ball did not reach its height until after midnight, and by 3 o'clock all was over. ae | Views from personal travels by Prof. | Ewell tonight —Advt. ws Real Estate Matters. C. H. Parker has purchased for $1 B. F. Leighton sub 92, square 179—21 by | 92.83 feet, corner of Monroe (between Q and R) and 17th streets northwest. George Redway has bought for $7,676 of | N. Whitman pts. 10 and 11, square 982— | 50 by 182 feet 8 inches, on 12th between | G and H streets northeast. | Walter P. Dean has bought for $6,500 of | L. E. Dessez sub 116, square 555-20 by 100 | feet on N between Kirby and 3d streets | Forthwest. —— An Unfaithful Lodge Tre: er. Yesterday Sheriff Jeremiah Smalley of Chemung county Y., arrived here with a requisition from Governor Flower fer ©. H. Leonardt, who is charged with the em- bezziement of $363 from Elmira Lodge. 4%, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, cf which he was the secretary-treasurer. Leonardt was arrested here on Sunday last by Detective Wheeler, and the Elmira au- thorities being informed, the requisition Was sent by Mr. Smalley, as agent of the state. ——____ First Congregational Church, filustrated lecture, 25 cents.—Advt. — ath of Ernest Halley. Mr irnest Halley, an estimable member of the Young Men's Christian Society of Mount Vernon Place Church, who died on Tuesday last, was laid at rest at Glenwood | cemetery yesterday afternoon. ieligious | services we-e held at the residence ef his mother, F street. Rev. J. W. Carter of ount Vernon Place Church officiating. The floral tributes were numerous and beau- tiful Ye _ oe To Get You Started My Mott As I know if I can sell you a single box | @reamery at $1.6 vou will ne use any | ether. james F. Uyster, wou Pennsvivania | cers and men will be reminded of the ¢ S@venue.—Adve FORMALLY PRESENTED The Light Infantry Bell Accepted by the Navy. To Ring Out Time on the Columbia— Speeches by Secretary Herbert Major Moore. The Washington Light Infantry has pre- sented a ship's bell to the United States cruiser Columbia. It was presented by the corps and accepted by the Navy Depart- ment last night. Col. Wm. G. Moore of the Infantry made the speech of :ift and Sec- retary Herbert the reply. ‘the ceremony was planned and executed with all that deference to detail essential in a martial | affair. It was attended with all the pomp | and circumstance, all the glitter and glam- | or, appropriately incident to such an event. The Light Infantry armory has been the home of many brilliant displays, and for this reason alone it was peculiarly fitting | that last night's display came to piss there. The scene was as radiant as it could be made by gallant men and sweet girls, grave civilians and reserved matrons, gold lace, ribbons, multi-colored plumes and fowers, electric lights, laughter, music and mili- tary footsteps, clanking swords, echoing orders and a ringing bugle. The brazen bell, which, in the words of Secr>:ary Her- bert, “is to ring around the world,” was there. This bell, which is to toll away the half hours and mark the footfails of ‘Time in his eternal march, whose tones shall sound over distant seas and through for- eign climes, whose clangor suall tell the earth of American glory and ring cut the magic word Washington twice in every hour, through sunshine and storm, was in the center of the hall. It swuag from a truss veiled in striped and starry bunting. Spread out on the floor beneath it was a | flag of the free and hanging from the ceil- | ing and directly over it was another span- | gled banner. It was the shrine at which the pilgrim paid his homage. Throngs clustered around it. They telt its finish, praised its luster, read its inscription, pat: | ted it as tenderly as a lover would his sweetheart’s cheek and pulled its tongue. Then its voice would roll through the hall in all its tonal might. It would startle the | timid and tingle the blood of the streng. The Driti. | American patriotism was in every syla- ble and glance. The Infantry hal been | ordered out for dress parade, and after the military program the time was to be given | over to the dance. At 8 o'clock the crowd | filled all the space not absolutely needed by | the direct participants, and often it en- croached on™ this. The musicians’ balcony was filled, and ladies stood on chairs around | the walls. The infantrymen were prompt in arriving, and Gen. Ordway and staff and Col. Moore and staff entered at about ten minutes past 8. Bugler Shreve of the High School Cadets sounded “a and the men sought their respe: panies. Company A occupied the west corner, company B the southwest. company C the northeast and com: the southeast. “Fall i shoulder arms,” and roll call. “Count four: sergeants’ call, rang out, and the first ser- geant of each company reported the num- ber of non-commissioned officers cnt men present. “Attention; fours r‘ght; march; halt: open ranks,” sang out the command- ing officer, and Col. Moore and staff passed around in front and rear of the lines at a slow pace. “Fours right; pass review; march.” Various maneuvers + exe- cuted, and then the ofder “yp. de rest” was given. Capts. Kelly and Nailor left the room to act as an escort to Secretary Her- bert and his wife. The Speeches. There was an interim of suspense of sev- eral minutes. Then the party entered. There was a hush, and the orchestra struck up “Hail to the Chief.” Secretary Herbert was introduced to the members cf the staffs of Gen. Ordway and Col. Moore. After a brief respite Col. Moore and the Secretary advanced solemnly to the cen:er cf the hall, stopped near the big bell and ‘acing company B. | Col. Moore said: “Mr. Secretary, we are honored by your presence in our armory to- night and highly appreciate the compli- rent thus paid by you to this organization. My duty is a simple one. It is merely to transfer to you this bell for the new war cruiser ‘Columbia, the gem of the ocean the speediest war vessel afioat. She is worthy her name and it is our desire to emphasize our interest in her, not_ merely as citizens of the District of Columbia, but | as a military body proud of the achieve- ments of the American navy, whose heroic deeds emblazon the pages of our nation’s history. ‘When the sweet tones of this bell shall vibrate through the noble vessel, both offi- ood wishes of the donors and of their prayers for their safety and success, whether in ‘piping times of peace’ or amid the storms of war, which may be provoked by attempt- ed encroachments upon the rights, honor and integrity of the American republi There was a momentary lull, and Secre- tary Herbert, raising his right hand, shift- ing his position so as to rest his weight on the left foot and making a movement as if to put his left hand in his trousers pocket and then recovering himself, said: “Col. Moore and gentlemen of the Wash- ington Light Infantry Corps, 1 thank you for this kind attention and the polite al | lusion to myself, and in the name of the officers and the men of the navy of the United States, I accept this bell. It gives me great pleasure to receive this bell, I have a warm spot in my heart for the Washington Light Infantry. I can never forget the chivalrous and hearty welcome which you gave years ago to the Montgom- ery Grays of my old home in Alazbama. ‘This is the second time I have been called upon to express to you my personal grati- d tude ard that of those whom I have | the honor to represent. This bell is to the bell of the ship Columbia, which, your commanding officer has truly ‘is the gem of the ocean,’ and the fastest ship of the navy. This bell is to mark time for her. It is to be in a measure her pulse. This ship is to go wherever American in- terests call, and this bell is to ring aroun the world. This ship is to be beat upon b; waves and storms, and may be by war, but whether facing the battles of storm or the artillery of man I doubt not that she will be found equal to the occasion and an able representative in upholding American civil zation, American law and American liberty I say, in sailors’ phrase, ‘good luck to the good ship Columbia,’ ahd good luck to the Light Infantry Corps. } Several of the expressions of the Secre- tary were received with applause. At the close of the remarks the infantry present- ed arms, passed in review again, the band | struck up, and after a little more march- ing, counter-marching, &c., the order “sound off” was given, and the bugle sang retreat.” The formal part of the program was at an end. The orchestra hit upon a merry waltz, and “get your partners” and “ladies change” succeeded the stern mar- tial commands. Dancing held the floor. | ‘The Bell. | The bell presented last night was cast by the McShane foundry, at Baltimore, at a cost of $250. Three castings were made tefore the present successful result was won. The bell was cast on a new and striking model, and is attuned to the key of C natural. It will be shipped to Annapolis, where | the Columbia will be placed in commission, | and where she will receive her armament | and stores. She enters active service abvut | the Ist of May. — Sunday school teachers, don’t miss it, 8 o'clock, 25 cents.—Ad poco; vation Army Meetings. Staff Capt. Walsh, the “converted riin- strel,"” a veteran officer of the Salvation Army, though still a young man, will be here tomorrow to take a prominent part in the meetings at the Salvation Army Hall. 430 Pennsylvania avenue, tomorrow urday) night at S, and Sunday at 11, $ o'clock. Staff Capt. Walsh is not v od speaker and singer, but plays the banjo skillfully, and, sionally, Mike King David. dances with joy before the Lord. be assisted in conducting the me MeFeridge and Lieut. Bolrei officers in charge of the local corps.” A ranzenents have been made to seat a large crowd. He Mai. re. Major J. W. Powell delivered an interest- ing lecture before the members of Burnside Post in the Grand Army building last aight He took for his subject “The Vacaat Fub- lic Lands of the > Tilust lecture tonight, luth and G | club POTOMAC FISH PROTECTED. The Bill for Protection of the Fisher- ies Passed. The House yesterday passed the Po- jtomac fish bill and it now remains only for the President to add his signature. The measure was first drawn in Ist by Mr. J. Cooper McGinn ‘of this city, who had it introduced in both houses then. Through the efforts of Mr. McGinn and others interested in the protection and preservation of the fisheries the act was passed and went into effect, for a term of tive years, on March 2, 1885. At expiration of this term it was promptly reintroduced, and has been at the opening of each ses- sion since. This bill, without change, provides for the extension for the further period of ten years of the provisions of the act of March 2, ISS5. Of the practical value of this law no one entertains doubt. Before its en- actment the shad and herring fisheries of the Potomac were nearly destroyed by overfishing; since its enactment these fish- eries have increased immensely, furnisned | employment to hundreds of fishermen, and yielded cheap and wholesome food to the people. ‘The reasons given by Mr. McGinn for the passage of the original act, and heartily | seconded by the commission of fish and fisheries, were as follows: | “First. The rapid decline of the shad and herring fisheries of the Potomac shows | the undoubted necessity and imperative de- jmand for the adoption of prot: measures whereby the complete destruction of these most valuable varieties of food- | fishes may be prevented. “Second. In protecting shad and ne: | we protect all the other varieties of |and it is confidently believed that this measure promises better results in the interests of the Potomac fisheries than any other ever advanced. “Third. The waters of the Potomac with- in the District of Columbia, lying as they (do just at the head of tide water, become | the natural spawning ground for herring and other varieties of fish. “Fourth. The area covered by said waters comprises but a very limited portion of the river, comparatively speaking, and the forming of this portion into a sort of reser- vation for protection of the fish and use as a spawning ground would not militete against the interests of those plying the vocation of fishermen, as all the length and breadth of the river below the District line is at their disposal. “Fifth. The boundary line between Vir- ginia and the District of Columbia is laid down at the low-water mark of the Poto- | mac river on its Virginia shore, and, con- | sequently, the entire waters belongiag to the District are under the authority and subject to the provision by Congress. All the other portions of this river are controlled jointly by the two states of Maryland and Virginia, and ell laws relating thereto made by one state must be ratified by the other before they can go into effect. This renders It well- nigh impossible to secure protective legisla- shad, of laws enacted | tion. “Therefore, to sum the matter up, It is eminently necessary to inaugurate drotec: tive measures in the interests of the loto- mac fisheries, and to protect the fisi on these spawning beds is of first importance. The waters cf the Potomac within limits of the District of Columbia are the | natural spawning grounds.” —_—-—>-— AMUSEMENTS, Congregational Church.—Tonight at the Congregatiqnal Church Prof. J. L. Ewell of Howard University will deliver an illustrat- ed lecture, which will embrace the encamp- ments of the patriarchs and the children of Israel up to the crossing of the Red sea. This lecture will be of decided interest to Sunday school teachers and scholars, and it will be made more than ordinarily at- tractive because Prof. Ewell has visited the localities of which he will speak, and will talk from a personal observation und ex- perience. There will be a half-hour musical entertainment before the lecture. Our Colonial History.—At the request of a number of the women who have listened to her first course of lectures, Miss Jane Meade Welch will continue her Wednesday and Saturday morning talks in the Builders’ Exchar ge Hall. Tomorrow morning at 11 she will speak on “A Plucky Little C ony stern Presbyterian = Church.—Tonight there will be “An Evening at the World's Fair’ at the Eastern Presbyterian Church, corner 6th street and Maryland avenue ortheast, under the ausnices of the Ald ociety. The description of the buildings ‘and incidents at the fair will be illustrated by one hundred and fifty stereopticon views by Prof. B. P. Murray, and the entertain- ment i be in every way an enjoyable one. —— A Plen for the Hand Organ. ‘Te the Editor of The Evening Ster: I was gratified to netice in The Star a few days ago a letter advocating the main- tenance of the street organ. There seems to be a plan on foot recently to deprive those who take comfort from this simple pleasure of their chances of enjoyment. In my neigh- borhood some one has been successful in driving away every one of the organ grind- er sons should live upon an uninhabited land, where their highly sensitive organiza- tions, that cannot endure anything but ssical productions, wil! not be aggravat- py the popular airs that reach us from » Street. Many a poor man and woman enjoy the hand organ who cannot afford a doilar to hear fine orchestral music. In a recent California paper I read the account of the funeral of a lion tamer, and while it was in progress nothing could stop the roars cf these ferocious beasts but the music of the band. Now if music can so affect these wild animals, what can be thought of people who dislike it if it be not of the most artistic quality? Some noted French physicians are seriously discussing the feasibility of Introducing the Agency of music in the treatment of nervous diseases, They say music is soothing and cheering, and only in a few exceptional cases could it be possibly objected to. stormy and dreary day the organ grinder cheered the passer-by on the streets or me cne indoors drudging away at hard work. Life is hard enough for the majori- ty, and let us get all the music and pleas- nt sounds and the sunshine we can in it. one who objects there are hundreds more ta, whom the jingling tunes give pleasure. A RESIDE, The Non-Secret Social Clup. There was a large attendance of mem- bers and friends of the Non-Secret Social Club at Oppenheimer’s Hall, 514 9th st evening. As the name ipl is strictly for social purposes and meets on the second and foarth Thursdays NT. jof each month. Mrs. Whitcomb was chair- man of the com: of entertainment on this oecasion. lowing program was r President of the Club Mr. Piano solo, H.W. W Chaves; dance, Miss Gruelle; er; vocal solo, ‘Highland Fling,” Moran ‘oble; guitar solo, Mr. Moran: reading, “Earle Light,’ written by Mr. Waiter A. Rice » club, and in- clude 3 ”" Mr. R. A. Dinsmore: piano duet, Lottie and Cla Mark Twain's oughing It,” 2 Funeral,” Mr. V . Rice; recitation, “The Lest Hymn,” Miss Annie Chaves; violin solo, piano accompaniment, Messrs. Moran monica. . Each number was received with generous applause, and an invitation was extended to all to at- tend the next meeting, on the instant. > Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: R. H. Terrill to W. W. Purnell, half inter- est part section 3, Barry Farm; >—-. W. W. Purnell to F. D. Henry, part 38, sce- tion 3, do. Te W. Hyde to L. ©. ; rt IST, square 107, George- F._ R. McCormick to Grace lot 17, bloe . South Lrook- y. T. Davidson to John H. Gregory, lots block 18, Wesley Heights: $—. egory to F. KE. Fitz- do. . T. Davidson to same, lots to = $-. O. M. Bryant to Catherine McCullough, part square 3 -. F. k id to Mary Davidson, sub 20, square $-. James Gant to L. Peyton, part section 1, Barry Farm; $130. The Second Lecture. The second public lecture in the Thursday fternoon course given at the Catholic Uni- was de ivered yesterday afternoon Thomas 8. Shehan, D. D., Ph. D., ibject, fhe Early Lrish Church he lecture interested a good- y Re jon the s and Rome. sized -audienc ——— a Closing sale of books at Sloan's, 1407 @ street, at 7:30 p.m. today. An unusual op- | portunity to obtain rare publications.—Advt Prof. Ewell’s lecture, | Church.—Advt, Ist Congregational the | and it seems to me such person or per- | Many a cold, | the organ grinder alone, for if there is | “Buck Fanshaw’'s | [2,, i | | justic PRESENTING A BANNER Union Lodge Holds the Knights of Pythias Prize. Encouraging Talks at the Ceremontes A Creditable Showing—Prospects for the Encampment. Wednesday evening the prize banner- ette was presented by the Grand Lodge to Union Lodge, Knights of Yythias, with appropriate ceremonies. Among those pres- ent were P. G. C. Connors, G. C. Wagner, FP. G. C. Gil,.P. G. C. Bunch, P. C..C. Yost and members of the order from New York, Maryland and the sister lodges of this jurisdiction, The chancellor commander of Union Lodge, A. E. Cognart, announced the G. C. of the jurisdiction. The yrand com- mander’s address was an interesting on In it he said: “If ever a lodge deserved being rewarded Union Lodge has. On looking over the records we find that at the beginning o: the term of 1891 you had sixty-five mem. bers on the roll. During the year of 1892 you enrolled on your roster fifty-two new members, making 122 members, ing the year of 1893 you again enrolled on your roster forty-seven new members, mak- ing a total membership of 171 members, making Union Lodge the strongest lodge in the jurisdiction of the District of Co- lumbia. Financial. “Per report for the year of 1891 you had on hand $ $’, during the year 2 you invested $610 and show a cash in hands of your master of exchequer of &i748, mak- ing a total on hand and invested at the | close of the term of $1,247.18. During the year_of 1803 you added to your exchequer a » making your total on hand end invested $1,571. ‘This, my brethren, is a grand showing, which is -ruly grati- fying to your Grand Lodge, 2nd they are proud to have awarded the beautiful ban- ner to Union Lodge, No. 22, and {, as grand chancellor, only wish we had many more Union Lodges in this the raother ju- risdiction. 1 find upon looking er the reports you have been helping those breth- ren who have had the misfortune tu be taken sick. During the year of 1892 you paid out $387 for sick benefits, and during the year just closed, 180%, you jaid out for sick benefits $530.50. This shows that you have been administering to the wa: of your brethren, besides adding to the na- merical strength of Union Lodge. “I am also proud to refer to Union Lodge as forming Union Division, No. 8, Uniform Rank, entirely from the members of Union Lodge, thereby adding to it the beautiful feature of the order of the Knights of Py- | thias. New there is one more feature to be added, and that is for the members of Union Lodge to either form a section of the Endowment Rank or join that rank; for that is, in my humble opinion, the most im- | vortant feature of the order of Knights of Pythias.” The Coming Encampment. In closing he sat would by word re- mind you that we have now the greatest undertaking to look after, that is, the en- campment of the order of Knights of Py- thias, the Supreme Lodge session next August. The executive committee and the several other Committees are hard at work trying to make this occasion a grand suc- cess, and can only make this encampment @ success with the co-operation and ald of the entire membership of the order. There- fore, it is the duty that every member of the order owes to the mother jurisdiction to be up and doing his best to help aid and assist these committees in charge of this celebration. “I feel satisfied that we will have nearly two hundred thousand tors to this the national capital during the conclave. This celebration will be the greatest lever to: ward building up the lodges in this juris- diction. Brethren, help these committees all that you can, May it be large or smail, every little will help, and with all helping I feel sure that this will be one of the grandest successes the order of Knights of Pythizs have ever had in this jurisdiction. “I have been informed by some of the members of the new division that on Fri- day, the 16th of this month, Arlington Di- vision (mounted), Uniform Rank, will be in- stituted, and with, from what IT can learn, about 60 memebers. Brethren,this shows you hat interest is taken in this encampment, We also expect to institute a new lodge of the order of Knights of Pythias on Capitol Hill during the month of April, if not soon er, The application for a charter is now in the hands of the committee, who are inves- tigating it.” Mr. Connors Replie: Past Grand Chancellor Connors responded to the invitation of the C. C. He referred to the remarks of the G. C., and said that the presentation of the banner to Union Lodge, No. was the proudest act of his administration, and spoke of the amount of work done by Union Lodge in order to reach its present standard as the banner lodge of this jurisdiction, and urged her to continue In her od work, and that she will have a lively competitor in Capital Lodge; that they are working hard for the trophy this term. Mr. Connors recapitulated the history of Union Loage; how she had fought for su- premacy atat one time it was a difficult matter to get a quorum, and compared the lodge of the past with the lodge of the pres- ent. He also spoke of the record of Union Lodge in relation to the Grand Lodge; that never had she appealed to the Grand Lodge nor had she ever failed to pay her death or sick benefits. He spoke for some time in reference to the Uniform Rank, and of the good mate- tial coming in. After expressing his earnest wish that Union Lod: would continue in her good work, he clo: with: “I thank you, C. C., and I wish you God speed. Mr. Gill's Remarks. P. G. Cc. KE. C. Gill was called on and spoke briefly. He spoke of the good fellow. ship existing in Union Lodge. He aiso re- ferred to determination of Union Lodge to secure the second trophy from the Grand Lodge, and that when Union Lodge made up her mind to do a thing, it was a hard matter to down her, and, addressing the C., he closed with these remarks: ‘Th: Union Lodge would give him a reception at the grand visitation that he would re- member the long day he lived.” Other Speeches, G. Vice C. J. W. Hardell was next called on. He congratulated Union Lodg: r the | great progress she had made, and said he remembered when she met on Lith street; that he had often visited the lodge, and that it was a hard matter to get a quorum, and spoke of her standing today as the banner lodge of the District; that she had inc: s. ed her membership and formed a uniform- ed division from her own membership, and that she lacked in one thing only, and that was a section of the endowment rank. He also spoke of the uniform ranks, and that Nelson Division had contributed material to the formation of all the divisions now nized in this city except Washington, 1. He closed with the best wishes that Union Lodge might still retain her high standard, Vast Chancelior Yost was called on and spoke with some earnestness of the Endow- ment Rank, K. of P. Past Grand Chancellor Bunch also spoke in reference to the endowment rank, of the Uniform Rank and of the success of Union Lodge; he felt proud when he was led to think that Union Lodge gave him the sup- pert they did during his term of grand chancellor. After a few remarks from the chancellor of Union Lodge, the lodge proceeded to do to the ice cream and cake which had been prepared. SS A Big Sale of Furniture at Dowling & a Acection ms Tomorrow at 10 O'Clock, In which are $0 Brussels and ingrain car- pets and a large assortment of furniture from a hotel and private residences. Par- ties furnishing should give this sale their | attention.—Advt. ——_ in Butter Prices, we will sell three pounds Creamery” Ae ‘Tomorrew Matchles matehiess for purity, sweetness, freshness and delicious flavor. Wm. Oyster, 340 Center market and Western market Advt. eae Sale of collateral tomorrow at 1 o'clock p.m. at Duneanson Bros.’ auction rooms, ’th and D streets northwest. See adver- tisement. . a Egypt and the Holy Land, o'clock.—Advt. tonight, 8 >— The will of the late Joel T. Simpson, filed yesterday, leaves his estate to his wife, allie Kershaw Simpson, who he names as executrix. and dur-_ . | Sr. butter for $1.00— | CLEAN ATHLETICS. The gymnasium of the Carroll Institute was crowded to the very doors last evening upon the occasion of the first annual ath- letic exhibition by the members of the in- stitute, under the direction of Prof. Maurice tion was a most gratifying surprise to the many friends of the institute, the pro- ficiency of Prof. Joyce's pupils evidencing earnest work on the part of both pupils and instructor. Both the junior and senior classes participated in the exhibition, and Prof. Joyce also gave an exhibition of con- | tortion and other athletic skill which won for him enthusiastic applause and also a magnificent bunch of flowers. The ccm- | bined orchestras of the institute and the Young Men's Catholic Club furnished a delightful musical program. A feature of the exhibition was a three two-minute round sparring bout between Messrs. Adams and Grim, in which the difference between slugging and scientific sparring was pleasantly demonstrated. The following program of events was prc- vided, and it was nearly 11 o'clock before it was concluded: Contortion act, Lrof. Maurice A. Joyce, assisted by Master Geo. | Spurrier; club swinging, Messrs. F. Sohon, | J. Saul and Meegan; potato race, Masters Skelly, Barrett, Donohue, Kane, Cox and | Spotswood; classified gymnasium exercises, Prof. Joyce and junior class; wrestling, catch-as-catch-can, Messrs. J. Saul and fancy bicycle riding, Mr. Harry club swinging, Master Mat Horne; acrobatic act, Prof. Joyce and Mr. Bau»y; parallel bars, Prof. Joyce, Messrs. Bandy, Downey, Griffith, Riley, Ryan, Mulhall, Sohon, Kettler and Coombs; wrestling, | catch-as-catch-can, Messrs. Lee and | Schaffirt of the C. A. C.; acrobatic and tumbling act, Prof. Joyce, Masters Cassin, Spurrier, R. S. Tillman, Voigt and the | Kettler brothers; fancy bicycle riding, Mr. Harry Park; club swinging, Mr. John Murphy; exhibition of scientific doxing, Messrs. Adams and Grim; statuary group- ings. | In the wrestling bout between Messrs. Saul and Pearson the latter won the only fall in 3 1-2 minutes. That between Messrs. Lee and Schaffirt resulted in no fall. | Master Kane was the victor In the potato race. a Oratorio of the Holy City. Every available seat in the Church of the Epiphany was occupied last evening by members of the congregation and their friends, and many were unable to gain ad- mission. The occasion the rendition of Alfred R. Gaul’s sacred cantata, “The | Holy City,” by the full church choir. Dr. McKim, the rector of the church, has long cherished the desire to have tis cantata | sung in his church, and some time ago re- quested his choirmaster to make the neces- sary arrangements for accomplishing this end. Last night his wish was gratified in a most accomplished manner. In an- | Ucipation of the event the audience beran | to gather more than an hour prior to the _ time set for the services, und when the “doors were opened a large ;athering was | massed in front of the church. Long before 8 the seating capacity, both floor and gal- leries, was completely exhausted. The cantata was preceded by a proces- | sional, short, simple services and the read- ing of a Scripture lesson in Revelation, de- scriptive of the holy city, the New Jarusa- lem. Then from forty voices swelled the | | opening chorus of the oratorio, and whe re- mainder intermis. of the evening, with but a brief jou between the parts, was taken trios. quartets and choruses. Mrs. L. C. Hills, soprano; | Miss Floreace A. Stidham, contralto; Mr. Perry DB. Turpin, tenor, and Mr. Frank P. Reeside, baritone, and these were assisted Miss Grace L. McCullough, Miss Elesn- ora Simonds and Mr. G. Berkeley Griffith. Mr. H. Clough Leightoa was organist and @irector, In their several parts the | choir soloists were 2ll that could be desired, and | the audience was very favorably tmpress- ed with the rich quality of their tones and their distinct enunciation. Miss Stidham, especially, pleased all by her easy manner and sweet voice. The rendition of the can- tata showed careful training. ‘Che cnoruses were full and the parts well balanced, and | the fugue movements executed in a manner | entirely satisfactory to the many musical | | persons present. —— I. 0. M. Entertainment. Society Temple was crowded last night | with the members and their families and friends of Capital Lodge, No. 11, Independ- ent Order Mechanics, the occasion oeing a complimentary musical and literary enter- tainment. The following program was ap- ely rendered: Overture, Emil Mo opening remarks, Past Grand Architect J. | ¥- ‘Thompson; quartet, by Messrs. A, M. | Forester, F. W. Ernst, Charles Ernst and | Dr. H. A. Donaldson of Columbian Quartet; recitation, Master Charles Ernst; duet, Miss- es Patience and Bertha Moi cornet solo, B. F. Gottwals; vocal solo, Miss Orange; music, Metropolitan Mandolin and Banjo | Club; tenor solo, A. M. Forester; recitation, Miss Bobb; bass solo, Dr. H. A. Donaldson; | dance, little Misses Vevie Callan and Mag: | gie Vierkorn; tenor solo, Philip Gottw als; recitation, Miss Clark; music, Metropolitan | Mandolin Club; songs, Columbian Quartet; | closing remarks, Past Supreme Ruler L. H. Patterson. Ice cream and cake were Ub» ally served. A large crayon portrait of Past Grand Architect J. W. ‘Thompson was pre- sented to the lodge by B. F. Gottwals, Past Master Whitney making the presenration | address and Worthy Master F. W. Ernst | receiving it with appropriate remarks, ees National Confectionery Exposition. A decision has been reached by the candy | manufacturers and confectioners to hold their national exposition in Washington at ‘the Light Infantry Armory, beginning Eas- er week. A similar exposition is now clos- | ing its fourth week in Baltimore, which has been a great success. A candy show is something like a food show, but uch more attractive to the ladies, for instead of get- ting bags of salt, flour, &c., they get pretty souvenirs of candy, Easter eggs, chewing gum, taffy, &c. Some of the largest con- | fectionery manufacturers in the country will be represented, including the Walter M. Downey Co. of Boston, Huyler, Tenny & | Maillard of New York, Croft & Allen, R. J. Miller, Breisch-Hine Co. of Philadelphia, | the Codorus Candy Co. of York Pa., the Darby Manufacturing Co., George Blome & Son, Charles Pracht & Co., J. C. Pund, Angelier & Co. and W. E. Cowan of Baltimore, besides the representative trade of this city and many others. —_—>-— Alexandria Masons, Grand Master Henry Coleman of the Dis- | trict of Columbia and the several Masonic | lodges of Washington have received an in- | vitation from Universal Lodge, No. 1, the oldest in the state of Virginia, to be pres- ent at the forty-ninth anniversary of the | founding of Masonry in Alexandria. The | event will take place at Roberts’ Chapel M. | E. Church, Alexandria, on Sunday night. | Beyond Description THE MISERY BEFORE TAKING And THE HAPPINESS AFTER TAKING HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA “I have been in poor health for 20 or 25 years, and have been taking doctors’ medicines more or less ull the Ume. I did not get much relief. My Meod was in bad shape and my system was all I thought I must die, but noticing testimonials in the papers in behalf of rsaparilla I bought three bottles and t it did me so much good that I con- tinued taking it. I was without appetite, sloth- fully sleepy, and had a headache most all the time. In I cannot describe my feelings. After using one bottle of Hood's Sarsaparilla I found Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cures it was doing me much good, and now I cannot praise the medicine too much for what it has doue tor me. Tam a disabled soldier, 69 years oid, and was afflicted with many atlments, inelud- ing kidney, bronchitis and catarrb, Since using 6 bottles of Hoon's Sarsaparilla I am like another man. I think Hood's Sarsaparilia saved my life. K. MH. BISHOP. Box 490, Hammonton, N. J. ~ HOOL easy in a PILLS are prompt and efficient, yet lor. Sold by all druggists. 5c, SKINS ON FIRE With agonizing eczemas and other Itching, burn- ing, bleeding, scaly, blotchy and phnply skin and scalp diseases are instantly relieved apd speedily cured by the celebrated CUTICURA | REMEDIES, the greatest skin cures, blood re purifiers and humor remedies of modern’ times. Sold throughout the world, i A. Joyce, director of athletics. The exhibl- | PUBLIC Bi UILDINGS AND GROUNDS. Their Condition as we by Col. Wilson’s Last Report. Col. J. M. Wilson has made a report to the chief of engineers of the operations upon public buildings and g-ounds in the District of Columbia during the month of February. Minor repairs have been :nude to the plumbing, weter and gas pipes of the Ex- ecutive Mansion. A new set of thirteen granite steps was placed in position at the northwest entrance to the area. In the con- Servatory and green houses the usual care was extended to the large and valuable collection of plants and the propagation of | spring flowering and ornamental bedding plants was continued. The same is true of all the parks and reservations. The propa- gation of bedding plants for the parks will be continued to a large extent during March, April and May, and there will be but few blooms in the green houses. The plant- ing of the California privet hedge on the northwest sides of the lodge in Fraklin park was completed, and blue stone flag- sing paths were laid f-om the lodge to the paths immediately northwest of it. On the 24th ultimo a break was discovered in the main pipe conveying water from the spring in = large yey to the Capitol. The water was cut off and the repsirs complet | without delay. Sr The Washington monument has been maintained in good condition. But one ar- rest was made during the month, that of a man for committing a nuisance on one of | the landings: The party was turned over |to the police, but was allowed to escape. He was afterward rearrested and tried and fined $5. Col. Wilson says in view of the fact that with the available force at the mo.iument it is impossible to guard all the landings, it is hoped that Congress will eventually provide by law a prompt end suitable punishment for those guilty of van- dalism or committing nuisances within the monument. There were 9,874 visitors to the top of the monument during February, of which number 7,375 ascended by the ele- vator and 2,299 by the stairway, making a total of 887,865 persons who have visited the | gov. since the monument was opened October | | »MANY DISEASES arise from one ceuse— blood impurity. Beecham’s Pills (Tasteless) Worth aGuines a Bor PURIFY THE BLOOD and, thus, go to the rootiof many maladies.” ‘2S centsa box CE ——————————— Time Files. Get one of our Hats before Saturday for $1.1 They were $2.40, $2.25 and $1.w. Saturday is the last day. HENRY FRANC & SON, 7th and D. Some specialties to which I call attention at the Assignee Sale at 417 7th st. n.w.: Pure Old Port Wine, Unfermented Grape Juice, very old; Spanish Sherry, our own importation, and a fine line of Fancy Gro- ceries, all of which must be closed out in| the next few days. Do not miss this op- portunity to get goods at your own price. S. H. MURRAY, Assignee of M. Metzger.1t* = Royal Headache Powders, 10¢. Free Trial Samples at all Druggista, oc %-m,w,f&stt mhY-2t > wi $Vou Can Increase Your Gas Light —you can make it steady, bril- Mant and mellow by using the Welsbach Gas Burner. It saves a big part of the gas bill, for it burns less gas ! and burns it more perfectly. $2.25 and up. Gas Appliance Ex., 1428 N. Y. Ave. PEOCESOS SOS Hot Water Bottles Reduced. We have reduced the pri Rubber Hot Water Bottle ta stock, as follows: 1-quart Rottles now 75c. 2-quart Bottles now soc. S-quart Bottles now 0c. 4-quart Bottles now $1. Face Bottles, with eider down covers: l-quart Size $1.20, 2-quart Size now $1.30, S-quart Size now $1.40. 4-quart Size now $1.50. Orit you want a Hot Water tle buy it now and buy it here, W. S. Thompson’s Pharmacy, 793 15th St. now Bot- And Comfort Are the principal virtues of a perfect set of teeth. Add to these durability and you have the prominent features of our eight-dollar teeth. Whenever we find that we cannot make perfect teeth at that price we'll charge more. It's not the price, but quality, that We Want you to consider, | Extracting. . With gas or zono. Cleaning..... Silver fillings. Gold, according to size. Set VERY BEST TEETH.$8 Crown and Bridge work a specialty, ‘| | | . Cor. 7th and D n.w. ps 7M Baltimore—1 N. Charles st. vee eee. A Few More O Those $4.98 Trunks —Just finished. Canvas covered—fiat top-tron bottom, steel clamps, full covered = tray—“‘Excelsior™ lock, Look at the $5.50 and $6 Trunks about town, and then look at ours at $4.98. We'll abide, fame marked on it free. Trunk straps free. Kneessi, 425 7th St. Teas ae t4 40 ee ee ee «We've loved {To 1214 F St. While our old stand is being re- modeled and everything that w damaged by our recent fire will be disposed of quickly at REMARK- ASLY LOW PRICES. We will not take any of the stock back with us. Claflin Optical Co. 1214 F St. N. W. eS wwe we ve we we ‘ 4 4 4 4 { 4 Pure drip cofte ou want ts hot wide in an instant—all ter—these Coffee Makers are nickel plated, handsome, and sell for Oe., $1.20, $1.40. We also have an ip- Great size for 35c. No trouble to show them. Cc A. Mluddiman,614 12thst. mbs Save Your Eyes. 3Only $1. HERE'S no excose for any one a= ruining their eyes by imper- fectly fitting and UNSUITABLE —— GLASSES. ps — — a — tacles for OND) $1.00—atert and rub- ber frames, Det the leuses are OUK FINEST—accurately fitted. 7 We make no charge for testing the eyes. and money refunded if — glasses are not catrely satisfactory. McAllister & Co. 1311 F St. cation Bite.), t Ruptures. IF RUPTURED WHY WEAR A Uy WHEN YOU CAN BE CORED Without Operations, Pain or Detention from Business. Trusses are more i “4 than . ‘They Kill 25,000 people i this country alone. The unnatural pressure of the truss bi down fhe muscles of the abdomen, makes tue rupture larzer and frequently causes a: ons, tumors, Paralysis, nervous, spinal, brain, and other Serious or fatal diseases. I cure any ordinary hernia without HOURS FOR LADIES, From to to 12 o’clock Daily. GENTLEMEN, From 12 tos and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. SUNDAYS, 10 to 3 o’clock. DR. PARKER, 114 G St. N.W. EXAMINATIONS FREE. THE DEADLY VARICOCELE. Seek uckelist ‘i re Fe ricocele. y years" experience practice, ‘and, without fear tion, I ‘claim to be the Dr. PARKER, 1114 G Street N.W. Office hours as above. mb5-5t* iin A Hole? What put you there? Ten chances to one it was trring to do impos- sibilities with your imcome—end the Geepest purse bas @ bottom, you know. Switch off from the spot cash plan—and try our “Equitable ‘Credit System.” It demands only according to your ability. Itetruste you morally and financially—it believes you will do as you agree—and permits you to select a large bill of FURNI- TURE—CARPETS — DRAPERIES — STOVES—BABY CARRIAGES, ete. —as you choose—and takes its pay tm weekly or monthly installments Rot big enough to cramp you. Do we charge extra for the ac- commodation? Not @ cent—end me Ted tape about it, House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 and Nod Of Your Head ‘Starts our shears into the carpet—loads wagor full of furniture and delivers your house. That's how easy it ts to Us on credit. No notes to wign—no such as interest—just a little money once a or once a month. Qur Peerless Oredit Furnishes The House From top to bottom—AND FOR LESS Mon. EY THAN THE IDENTICAL ARTICLES WOULD COST IN ANY CASH FURNITURE HOUSE IN WASHINGTON. We don't say this because it sounds BRAVE—we are ready to live up to every word of it, ¥! Credit Costs Nothing! BABY CARRIAGES. More than « hundred brand-new patterns te select from. Prices range from $2.50 to PARLOR SUITES. ‘The largest and most sbown in this city. 7-plece suite, baircloth, $22.50—and on up to BED ROOM SUITES. A whole floor full to choose from. Oak Suite-LARGE GLASS IN Di $13—and on as bigh as you care to go. CARPETS, MATTINGS, &c. Brussels Cary 50 cent grain Carpet, 35 cents per all reliabl “Cotton fagiz! Solid 7 le, $3.50, Hair 40-pound Woven Wire Springs, $1.75. ‘These are cash prices or Help yourself either way. GROGAN’S CREDIT HOUSE, 819, S21, 7TH ST. BET. H AND I STs. ‘We clos» every evening at 7,