Evening Star Newspaper, May 10, 1894, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. ae Forecast Till 5 p. Friday. For the District of Columbia and Jand, fair, followed Friday by increasing cloudiness; slightly warmer tonight; east to south winds. For Virginia, fair, followed by showers im western portion; warmer in the interior tonight; southeasterly winds. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at 8 @.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 70; condi- tion, 02; receiving reservoir, temperature, 70; condition at north connection, 03; con- dition at south connection, 12; distributing Feservoir, temperature, 70; condition at in- fluent gate house, 10; effluent gate house, 03. —_— > TAKING UP CARPETS for the summer will soon engage the house- wife's attention. We clean ‘em, and make *em moth-proof without extra charge. EMPIRE CARPET CLEANING WORKS, 631-435 Mass. n. "Phone, 425. aes BEST LAWN MOWERS, the cheapest, that's the “Bay State,” only $4.%1. Sold with unconditional guarantee. Will last for years. Good mowers as low as $3.50. CHAS. T. CARTER & CO., 606 Pa. ave.n.w. = be Pastas PUREST AND MOST DELICIOUS Made—Freurd’s Ice Creams and Water Ices —served to homes all over the city as often z week as desired—endless varieties. $15 Wth street. Write or telephone. “Ships That Pass in the Night”—paper, Se., 10e. and 25c.; cloth, 2c. and Sve. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. “. J somal “BON BON & CIE” FRENCH BALBRIG- @AN UNDERWEAR is the finest made. We have it; all sizes; several weights. HENRY FRANC & SON, Cor. 7th and D. 2 ~ USE PURE WATER. Avoid cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery and like diseases by using pure water. Have it filtered by a Columbia Automatic Filter. (Guaranteed not to get out of order.) Price, $80 (exclusive of cost of connections). We will place one in your residence on trial for thirty days without charge. JULIUS LANSEURGH, Agent, The Rink, 13th st. and N. Y. ave. —>——___— ROOMS PAPERED IN BEST STYLE, by skilled workmen, $2 up. Satisfaction guar- anteed. F. G. NOLTE, 907 11th st. nw. BEST SCREEN DOORS, COMPLETE, $1.25, with spring hinges, knob, etc. We handle only the best—not to be compared with cheap screens—strong, well made,dura- Die. CHAS. T. CARTER & CO., 606 Pa.ave. seated Spalding’s Official League Balls, $1. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. Gas Rarges—iatest improved makes—and Leonard Refrigerators. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th st. To help boom the building trade and keep my hands employed I have reduced price of best Charcoal Tin Roofing to $4.50 per square. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa. ave. Low es- timates on Furnaces and Plumbing. Tel.984. pain antok ee Harrison, 1329 F street, has received by latest steamer the newest styles in im- Hats and Bonnets for her summer opening on Thursday next. May 10. onan 7 wate Bose Lawn and Park Swings, all styles vases, Bettees, etc, at Morsell’s, 1107 7th st. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Stra- kosch Comie Opera Company in “Girofle- Gtrofia.” New National Theate! ern in “Lord Chumley.” Academy of Music.—Hinrichs’ Grand Opera Company in “Bohemian Girl.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Geo. Dixon’s ‘Athletic and Specialty Company. ——__ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. ‘Marshall Hall—Macalester leaves at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 am. and 2:30 p.m. Mount Vernon.—By Pennsylvania Rail- road every hour daily. Tally-ho Coach, 511 13th street, for Ar- Mngton and Cabin John Bridge. —_ += An Active Smell. Mr. J. M. Wright incloses a clipping from Whe Star to the Commissioners relative to the nuisance existing a short distance be- low Giesboro Point in the shape of a soap factory. He says: “The inclosed newspaper reference to Col. ‘Clossen’s complaint against the odors from ® soap factory within smelling range of the Washington barracks recalls my. re- cent observation of that nuisance. Return- ing from a trip to Mount Vernon a few days ago with a large company of pas- sengers from all parts of the country, this odor struck us as we approached Washing- ton, and more than fifty persons within my vision had to hold their noses for sev- eral minutes, and many of them changed color. I have smelled the worst smelis of the worst-smelling cities, but I never smell- ed such a smell as that. It was remarked on all hands on the boat that to come from so impressive a place as Mount Vernon, through such a charming stretch of river gcenery, toward such a beautiful city as Washington and be overwhelmed with such @ horrible smell manifested a very singular disregard of nuisances on the part of the authorities. Every stranger goes to Mount Vernon. It's a pity that pilgrimage should Rave such a iting experience. I as- ‘sure you I do not exaggerate in the least.” —~—— Te Discharge a Receiver. Im the suit of Rufus H. Darby against The Public Opinion Company et al. the defendant company yesterday petitioned for the discharge of the receiver, Wesley M. Oler, it being claimed that the petitioner has paid and satisfied all of the debts due and owing by the petitioner at the time of receiver's appointment, except the claims of the complainant Darby and the claims presented before the auditor by O. F. Presbrey, Sarah A. Presbrey, Second National Bank, Washington Loan and ‘Trust Company and the Morrison Paper Company. It is stated the settlement of the unpaid claims has been arranged to the satisfaction of the claimants, all of whom have consented to the immediate tharge of the receiver and the restora- of the property and assets of the company to its officers. Judge Cox grant- ed the petition. ———_—_ A Club in Court. One week ago Sunday, when thousands of persons visited the Coxey camp at Brightwood, the club did a thriving business im the way of dispensing Mquid refresh- ments. It is alleged that all comers were served, whether members of the club or not, and yesterday Henry E. Meade, presi- dent of the club, was in the Police Court, charged with a violation of the liquor law. ‘The license was issued in the name of the clu and Judge Miller expressed doubt as to prosecution of the individual, under the terms of the license. The information was quashed, and now Mr. Meade is to be proceeded against as President of the corporation. During the discussion of the case Judge Miller said it looked as though the law should be amended in regard to the sale of intoxicants by corporations. ———.+. The Great Sale at Dowling & Co.'s, 612 E St. An important matter that should not be overlooked.—Elegant and ancient goods al- most given away.—A rare collection of antiques in furniture, solid sil- ivories and miniatures, English cut old Dresden china, fine old mirrors, colonial chairs, settees, cabinets and many Fare pieces of the sixteenth century, which have been on exhibition &t the art rooms of Thomas Dowling & Co., are now on sale, and was largely attended yesterday, many Pieces bringing less than their cost in Europe. The sale will be resumed tomo-row morning at 11 o'clock, when many impor- tant pieces will be reached, and will be con- tinued in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. Note.—This collection is to be absolutely sold to settle warehouse expenses, and also @ dispute as to charges for shipment on steamer Verdan, and other expenses charged by attorneys.—Advt. —— A Typographical Error. In Donnelly’s “ad. yesterday, cor. 14th and I sts, the types made it read: “Soups— Consomme, Terrapin, Tomato, etc., etc., enly 1c. can.” It should have read 2c. @ can.—Advt. —Mr. E. H. Soth- ver, ————_ Bought at Their Own Price. Jno. H. Magruder & Co., 1417 N. Y. ave. 4nd 1122 Conn. ave., bought a large ship- ment Zinfandel Claret.—Cellars overstocked, dealers had to seil—Selling rapidly.—Advt. a Saul’s sale of plants, Williams & Co.’s sales rooms, lth and Pa. ave., tomorrow at 11 am. and 4 p.m—Advt _|THE UNEMPLOYED The Commissioners Propose a Scheme of Public Improvements. A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PEFFER BILL A Report Sent Today to the Sen- ate District Committee. by the sale of 2 per cent District bonds, in- stead of by a direct appropriation. ‘The Commissioners do not suppose that Congress, even in prosperous times, would be willing to appropriate, at one time, so 1arge a sum as the amount asked for in the substitute bill, or that in the present con- Gition of the United States treasury such an appropriztion would be thought of. It would seem, therefore, that whether the work be authorized now or hereafter an issue of bonds must be the means provided for rais- ing the money required. The condition of the monéy market is favorable for a sale of bonds, and the current: prices for labor and materials make it gertain that the work can neyer be done with greater economy or benefit to the public @nd to the taboring classes than at the’ present time. The im- portance and. urgency ef street extensions under the highway« 4s conceded on all sides, and every year’s delay will enhance the cost. A considerable number of streets in Washington and Georgetown are yet un- HOMEOPATHIC DOCTORS. Eight New Ones Turned Out at Last Night’s Commencement. The National Homeopathic Medical Col- lege. held its annual commencement last night. The exercises were attended with marked pomp and ceremony, and yet, de- spite this, there was an informal element in the pleasant affair which gave to It a strong social flavor. The wall in the rear of the stage was hung with a mighty na- tional ensign, and the other walls and ceiling were veiled in tri-hued streamers, bright pennants, folds and festoons of college colors and arrays of class insignia. What this bunting did not hide* the flowers did. The graduating class was hedged in with violets, roses, lilies, waving palms and flow- ing ferns. The audience was as brilliant ag A PROPOSED BOND ISSUE| graded, and the time has come when the | the decorations. As usual, the female kin- The District Commissioners today sent to the Senate District committee, addressed to Chairman Harris, a report on the bill introduced by Senator Peffer on the 2th] Tho importance of this work can’ hard! of April, entitled “A bill to provide work | be overestimated, and would give employr work of grading them cannot be longer delayed without serious inconvenience and injustice. For grading these streets and improving the more important ones in the suburbs, including those to be laid out under the highway act, the Commissioners have asked for authority to spend epee iy for the unemployed persons in the District | ment to all the idle men now in the Dis- of Columbia.” Senator Peffer’s bill provid-| trict. The completion of the work for sew: ed for a joint committee composed of the age disposal and the trunk line of sewers in accordance with the plan recommended two District committees of Congress, to} by the board of sanitary engineers in lay out plans for the improvement of the | 1800 and adopted by Congress, which is grounds of the District by opening needed fully provided for in the substitute bill, highways, improving existing ones, the! Sught not to be delayed a minute longer construction of bridges,the opening of need- ed sewers, etc., not including, however, streets and sewers of the city of Washing- ton. It provided for the employment of persons within the District who had no other present employment, et wages of $1.50 for eight hours’ work and made an appropriation of $1,000,000 to carry into effect the provisions of the bill. The Commissioners suggest a number of amendments to the Peffer bill, in case it should be considered by Congress, but send with their report the draft of what they urge as a substitute for the bill making provision for the execution of the plans made for providing for sewage disposal in the District, and also for a comprehensive improvement of the highways of the Dis- trict, and in lieu of a direct appropriation from the treasury propose that the expense be defrayed from the proceeds of an issue of District bonds. ‘The Commissioners’ Letter. The letter of the Commissioners to Sena- tor Harris says: “The Commissioners of the District of Co- lumbia have the honor to return herewith Senate bill No. 1951, which was referred to them for examination and report, and hav- ing considered the same, report thercon as follows: “The object of this bill is to provide work for unemployed persons within the District of Columbia by egnstructing in that portion of said District without the limits of the city of Washington a good and permanent system of highways, bridges and sewers. The accomplishment of both of these ends is very desirable, and merits the anqualitied approval of the Commissioners. Whatever doubt there may be as to the propriety of the government undertaking to provide work for the people as a matter of general policy, there can be no question, in the opin- ion of the Commissioners, as to the wisdom of doing work of such importance and press- ing necessity as that contemplated by this bill, at a time when the incidental benefit to the unemployed would be greater than ever before. The necessity for the work has been recognized by the Commissioners in every one of their annual reports for sev- eral years; it is being continually pressed upon their attention and the attention ef the appropriation committees of both houses of Congress by citizens of the District, and by the bad sanitary condition of the more thickiy settled portions of the suburbs— which is a continual menace to the public health. Congress has recognized the neces- sity of the work in the passage of the high- way act and in the appropriation for the construction of sections of a great system of sewerage to drain this territory. Amendments Suggested. “The following amendments are suggested to make the bill opegative and to conform it to existing law: “Change the title by substituting the fol- lowing; A bill to provide for the construc- tion of roadways, bridges and sewers in the District of Columbia and carry out the pro- visions of an act entitled ‘An act to provide @ permanent system of highways in Mat part of the District of Columbia lying out- side of cities,” approved March 2, 1803. “Strike out in section 2 all after the word ‘Columbia,’ in line 3, to and including the word ‘already,’ in line 5; all after the word ‘projected,’ in line 5, to and fheluding the word ‘like,’ in line 7; all of said section after the word ‘Columbia,’ in line 11, to the end of line 18; the word ‘shall,’ in line 21; all after the word ‘at,’ in line 23, to and including the word ‘dinner,’ in line 25, and the words ‘the money,’ in line 31, and insert the following: “After the word ‘Columbia,” in line 3, the words ‘outside of cities and to improve ex- isting streets and highways and those here- after;’ after the word ‘projected,’ in line 5, the words ‘under the highway act;’ after the word ‘opening.’ in line 9 the words ‘and extending; after the word ‘said, in line 11, the words ‘part of sai after the word ‘made,’ in line 21, the word ‘may; after the word ‘at,’ in line 23, the words ‘current wages;’ after the word ‘ap- propriated,” in line 30, the words ‘of which the sum of four hundred thousand dollars shall be immediately available to carry out the provisions of the act to provide a per- manent system of highways in that part of the District of Columbia lying outside of cities, approved March 2, 1893, and the resi- due,” and after the word ‘and,’ in line 31, the words ‘said residue, amounting to six hun- dred thousand dollars. “The most important amendment sug- gested is the one striking out the provision directing the Commissioners ‘to employ such persons within the District as have no other present employment and who desire to work at a daily wage of one dollar and a half for eight hours.” The Rate of Wages. “The Commissioners are of the opinion that this provision, if enacted into law, would result in great hardship to all em- ployers of labor in the city of Washington and in serious injury to public and private interests. No such’rate of wages has pre- vailed in this part of the country, even in prosperous times. One dollar for ten hours’ work is the current rate in Washington on all private work, and thousands of idle men would be glad to work at this price if op- portunity were given. Other thousands are already employed by farmers and market gardeners in the District and in the adjacent counties of Virginia and Maryland and by contractors under contracts entered into upon the basis of the present schedule of wages. To establish by law now, and with- out notice, the pay of common and unskilled laborers at one dollar and a half for eight hours’ work, when there is nothing in the industrial condition of the country to justify it, would ruin many contractors and em- ployers of laborers here and in the adjoining agricultural districts. Every laborer employed at a less rate would immediately demand the rate estab- lished by this bill, and if his demand should not be acceded to would quit his present em- ployment. Idle men and others employed at a less rate elsewhere would flock into the | District in such numbers as to seriously threaten public and private interests, and thus aggravate the present suffering among the uremployed—which the bill is intended to relieve. Such"a proposition is full of peril and mischief, and the Commissioners capnot believe that it will be seriously en- tertained by Congress. Relieved, however, of this objectionable feature, the work proposed could be done cheaper and with greater benefit to the pub- lie during the present period of financial de- pression than at any other time. For these reasons, and in view of its great impor- tance and pressing necessity, the Commis- sioners feel compelled to urge the speedy passage of the bill as amended. They desire it to be understood, neverthc- | less, that they do this only as a step in the direction of securing provision for much- needed work, and not as fully meeting their ideas of existing requirements. In the amendments suggested they have felt con- strained to adhere as much as possible to the original phraseology and scheme of the bill as well as to the amount proposed to be expended thereunder. Keeping in view these limitations, the Commissioners have, therefore, erdeavored orly to adapt the ill, as far as possible, to the purposes in view, rather than to fully incorporate their ideas of the extent of the work that ought to be done. To do this satisfactorily to the com- mittee or to the Commissioners themselves | seemed to require an entirely new bill. This they have carefully prepared, and it 1s here- with submitted as a substitute for the pend- ing bill, provided the committee deem it ex- pedient at this time to make complete pro- vision for the more important public works already commenced. The Substitute Bi The substitute differs radically from the pending bill, but principally in providing for its execution by the District Commis- than necessary; delay increases the cost, imperils the health of the entire commun! ty and offers nothing by way of compensa. tion. The building of the large sewers re- quired can be done with greater economy and advantage to the public as a whole than by piecemeal; no considerable part be- comes available for use uftil the system is completed. All the conditions, therefore, seem to com- bine to justify the Commissioners in earn- estly recommending the passage of the substitute bill. Very respectfully, JOHN W. ROSS, President, Board of Commrs. D. C. Text of the Substitate. The substitute bill prepared by the Com- missioners is entitled “A bill to provide for continuing the system of trunk sewers in the District of Columbia, to provide for sewage disposal, to lay out highways and for other purposes.” It authorizes the Com- missioners “to proceed, as soon as may be practicable, with the work of continuing the system of trunk sewers in the District of Columbia and also to proceed with the work of completing a system of sewage disposal and protection against floods, in accordance with the plans recommended by the board of sanitary engineers in their report to Congress upon the sewerage of the District of Columbia in 1890 (Ex. Doc. No. 445, Fifty-first Congress, first session); Provided, That ,the cost of the extension of the system of trunk sewers herein pro- vided for shall not exceed $1,000,000, and ahat the cost of continuing and complet- ing the system of sewage disposal and pro- tection against floods herein provided for shall not exceed the sum of $3,350,000. Sec. 2. That said Commissioners be and they are hereby authorized in carrying out the provisions of this act, entitled “An act to lay out a system of highways in that part of the District of Columbia lying out- side of cities,” approved March 2, 1803, to expend, without further authority from Congress, not to exceed the sum of one million one hundred and fifty thousand dol- jars. And said Commissioners are also hereby authorized to expend in improving any of the streets or avenues, and in grad- ing reservations, heretofore or hereafter laid out and opened under said act, or any of the existing streets, roads or avenues in the District of Columbia, including neces- sary bridges and culverts, the additional sum of two million dollars. ' Provided, That in making such improvements said Com- missioners shall employ as many persons as may be necessary to do the work speed- ily and properly, at wages current at the time in said District. And provided further, ‘That it shall be the duty of said Commis- sioners, so far as they may deem it com- patible with the public interest, in making improvements authorized by this section, to give preference to those streets and ave- nues where the largest part of the right of way is dedicated, after having first graded streets in the cities of all the Wi ingot and jetown. ne defra ler to provide the money y the cost and expense of executing the works authorized by this act, the treasurer of the United States, as ex-officio sinking fund commissioner of the District of Columbia, be, and he is hereby, authorized, and itshall be his duty, to cause bonds of the District of Columbia to be pre- pared to the amount of seven million five hundred thousand dollars, bearing date July 1, 18M, payable fifty years after date, bear- | ing interest at the rate of 3 per centum per | annum, payable semi-annually, to be signed | by him as ex-officio commissioner of the sinking fund, and.be countersigned by the auditor of said District, 2nd sealed as the Board of Commissioners may direct, which bonds shall be exempted from taxation by federal, state or municipal authority, and shall be engraved and printed at the ex- pense of the District of Columbia, and in form not inconsistent herewith. ‘And the faith of the United States is hereby pledged that the United States will by proper pro- portional appropriations, as contemplated in the act of June 11, 1878, to provide a govern- | ment for the District of Columbia, pay the interest on said bonds, as the same may become due and payable, 2nd ereate a sink- ing fund for the payment of the principal thereof at maturity. One-half the jount which shall be expended under the author- ity of this section to be charged ageinst the revenues of the District of Columbie. The principal and interest upon said bonds shall be made payable at the treasury of the United States. Said bonds shall be num- bered consecutively and registerd. in the office of the register of the United States treasury, for which registration the Secre- tary of the Treasury shall make such pro- vision as may be necessary. | Sec. 4, That whenever any money shall be required to meet the obligations incurred under thig act the Commissioners of the District of Columbia shall notify the Secre- tary of the Treasury of the amount re- quired, and in order to provide for the same the treasurer of the United States shall be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed from time to time to sell and dispose of any of the bonds prepared under this act, at not less than their par value, to the most fa- vorable bidder or bidders, after having ad- vertised the same for ten consecutive days in two daily newspapers in Washington city and two in the city of New York, the bids to be opened under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treas- ury, and the award to be subject to his ap- proval; and the proceeds of all such sales shall be covered into the treagury of the United States subject to the requisition of the Commissioners of the District of Co- lumbia, to be applied by them solely in pay- ment of expenses incurred under the pro- vision of this act, and to be accounted for as is required in the settlement of other expenditures of the District.” pene towed a a to the manner of advertising for proposals, making ¢on- tracts, &c. — Ms oval — Deserved His Puni Policeman Sedgwick of the ninth | arrested a man named Henry Windleberg yesterday afternoon, near Lincolh Park, and locked him up for indecent conduct and attempted assault. The prisoner was in Lincoln Park about 1 o'clock, and he met a colored girl and two little white girls. He had about $15 in his pockets, and he will- ingly treated the little girls to some candy. Then he exposed himself and made use of indecent language. When one of the girls bought the candy and returned with it the policeman saw them. He saw the man fol- low one of the girls, and witnessed part of his indecent conduct. il give you $10 if you let me go,” he said to the officer, handing him a $10 bill. But the officer declined the offer, and locked him up at the ninth precinct station. In Judge Mi'ler’s court this morning the little girls and the officer made his state- ment. The prisoner made his statement, denying the facts alleged, but the proof was con- clusive, and judge Miller gave him the ex- tent of the law, eleven months and twenty- nine days in jail for assault and a fine of $250 or six t:onths on the farm for indecent exposure. —_—_. Preparing a Testimonial. The members of the seventh New ¥ork regiment are preparing a testimonial for their old comrade, Mr. M. B. Brady, the Washington photographer, who was so bad- ly injured by being run over on the evening of Emancipation day. Mr. Brady was one of the most loyal members of the famous seventh and is held in the highest esteem by his comrade: A Pett Granted. Judge Cox has granted the petition of Wm. E., Jordan, guardian of Sydney A. Sumby, jr., asking that a decree of the Orphans’ Court, empowering the guardian sioners, authorized, and in providing for the same to borrow $300 for the purpose of complet- ing the education of his ward, be ratified and confirmed. The ward is a student in the medical shool of Howard University. dred of the graduates preponderated, and these were out last night in force. They gave the class strong encouragement in the way of bouquets and applause. The ceremonies opened with a selection from “Faust,” by Prof. Goodman, and this was followed by prayer by Rev. Dr. I. W. Canter. The address to the gradu- ates was made by Senator Joseph N. Dolph of ;Oregon. The Senator made a rinj speech, Dhan tee with wit and colle reminiscen: He talked in his best style, and laid on sound advice with a lavish tongue. He was frequently interrupted with applause, and, like all the rest who participated in the event, got his share of fragrant blossoms. Prof. Goodman then played the intermezzo from “Cavalleria Rusticana” and earned an encore. The conferring of degrees by the presi- dent of the college, Dr. J. D. Hird, came next. Each graduate made the usual bow, and his friends testified to their inierest in him with rapturous hand clappings. One of the graduates was a young lady, Miss Hannah C. Ellis of Delaware. After the degrees had been disposed of President Hird addressed his ex-pupils in a pleasant way, lived over the college days and nights which they had spent together an& gave them wise counsel for their future guid- ance. Prof. Goodman then rendered the Second Hungarian Rhapsody, and the val- edictorian of the graduates, John W. Church, M. D., D. D. 8., of Pennsylvania, spoke in a manner far removed from the conventional style. His address was full of independence of thought and bristled with epigram and unusual expressions. He too, was frequently interrupted with ap- plause. Benediciion by Rev. Dr. E. 0. Eldridge closed the formal end of the com- mencement, and then the graduates, under- graduates and the audience mingled in friendly intercourse. It was a delightful time. The students concerned were as follows: Graduates in medicine—Hannah C. Ellis, Delaware; John W. Church, D. D. S., Penn- sylvania; Jeremiah M. Hall, Tennessee; James T. Hoskins, Virginia; Charles W. Montgomery, Maryland; Philip Recher, Illi- nois; Welter F. Schricker, Missouri, and W. H. Spinks, Virginia. Undergraduates— Jacob S. Allen, jr., District of Columbia; John Miller, Maryland, and Paul P. Orth, sr., North Dakota. Juniors—Claude L. Clarke, Missouri; L. Dean Gray, Pennsyl- vania, and E. M. S. King, West Virginia. Class officers—President, W. F. Schricker; vice president, Philip Recher; secretary, E. M. 8. King, and treasurer, Paul P. Orth, rr. ooo DOCTORS AND DENTISTS. Annual Commencement Exercises of the National University. The annual commencement of the medical and dental departments of the National University will occur Tuesday evening next at Metzerott’s Hall. An interesting pro- gram of music will be rendered. The ad- dress to the graduating class will be deliv- ered by Prof. George C. Ober, M.D. The degrees will be conferred by Arthur Mac- Arthur, the chancellor of the university, and the valedictory address will be deliv- ered by J. Edwin Waterbur$, D. D. S. The gtaduates will be as follows: Graduates in medicine—W. Alexander Bevard, Pennsy}- yania; Henry Ripley Groce, Massachusetis Marie Groce, New York men, District of Columbia; John A. Mc- Afee, Texas; John L. Reid, District of Co. lumbia, and Frederick Ogle Roman, Ltinois. Graduates in dentistry—Barney Babcock, New York; Ransom L. Caton, Ale! * William Crawford Cannon, Ilfnois; a erick F. Daly, District of Columbia; John A. McAfee, Texas; George B. Reeves, Illinois; Waiter F. Schricker, Missouri, and J, Ed- win Waterbury, California. Turning the Tables. Representative Catchings of Mississippi is in receipt of a large number of letters from his home relating to him, how his enemies have been overcome and a considerable victory won for him. For some time there has been a very determined effort in his district to bring out another candidate for Congress and defeat him for renomination. A very bitter fight has been made in vari- ous parts of the District, but the opposition to him has been unsuccessful in every move made up to date. As a last resort they de- cided to try to bring out a candidate in his own county. pretty good man to consent to run if he saw eny chance of being elected. In order to &et an expression from that county in ad- Vance of the primaries, which would influ- ence the primaries in the other counties, the | friends of the proposed candidate called a mass meeting in Mr. Catchings’ own town, to be held at 2 o'clock in the day, when the business men generally would be occupled, and arranged to have their own people there, with tho intention of adopting resolut!ons indorsing the proposed candidate. The meeting occurred Saturday afternoon, and | when it assembled about 500 of the leading business men of the place were present; a friend of Mr. Catchings was elected chalr- man almost without opposition, and instead of indorsing the other candidate, Mr. Catch- ings was indorsed almost unanimously amid great enthusiasm. Only five men withdrew the meeting, and it was an over- whelming victory for Catchings. Real Merit in Hood’s REBELLIOUS STOMACH—HEART PALPITATION —HOT FLASHES. “I think Hood's Sersaparilia fs the-best medicine ever offered to the public. I am certain there is real merit in 1%, because I have taken it and it has done me good. From the very first dose I felt its merit. I did not dare to eat any meat or anything greasy for the past four years, as it Would surely sour on my stomach and come up Within an hour after eating it. Many nights I tened on retiring, for as soon ss I Would Me down, my heart would COMMENCE TO FLUTTER, and then all of a sudden it would, seemingly, stop beating. Hot waves would then pass over my Dedy and legs. I was in a bad condition, but after %, Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cures taking Hood's Sarsapariila, I am thankful to say I feel as sound as ever in my life.” JOHN R. LOCHARY, Roxbury, Onio. Before the warm weather prostrates you, take Hood's Sarsaparilla, which purifies and vitalizes the blood, promotes healthy digestion, and gives re- newed strength. It is, the 5; ring medicine. HOOD'S PILLS cure liver ills, constipation, bil- fousness, jaundice, sick headache, indigestion. WHITE SPOTLESS ARMS, Soft white hands, shapely nails, an unblemished skin and ‘uxuriant hair are produced by the cele brated CUTICURA REMEDIES when all others fail. In facial blemishes, or the severest humors and diseases of the skin and scalp, with loss of man was tried. The court examined the } D#lf, eve when scrofulous or hereditary, they are AMUSEMENTS, “The Little Duke."—On Monday night next Washington will be treated to a grand revival of Charles Lecocg’s comic opera, “The Little Duke,” by tne Edgar Strakosch Comic Opera Company at Albaugh’s Grand Opera House. When this opera was in its prime, by some litigation it_was necessary to take it from the stage, and it has not been seen in this city since 1879. It has al- ways been considered one of the most beau- t:ful operas, both musically and in matter of dialogue, that this brilliant French com- poser ever wrote. It scintillates with wit and ts full of action, while the music is of the bright, catchy order. The title role is taken by Miss Avery Strakosch. Special costumes have been ordered for this produc- tion, and it will be placed upon the stage with conscientious attention to detatl. Dur- ing previous summers it has been the cus- tom for those holding admission tickets to wait for a considerabie time at the door in order to secure seats. This year a good re- served seat will be given for 25 cents, and the long wait will be avoided. The idea of offermg books containing ten slips ex- changeable for 75-cent seats at 96.50 each has attested the wisdom of Mr. Strakosch’s pian in this direction. These slips may be @Xchanged either as a part or whole for the seats at eny performance during the sea- son. The sale for these books alone has al- ready been quite large. The sale of seats for “the Little Duke” begins tomorrow morning. During the intermission between the first and second acts of “Gtrofte-Girofla” this week Miss Jessie Bradbury will exe- cute an electric dance. This is an entirely new and original feature and has never been done before. Fields and Hanson's Drawing Cards.—An- other incomparable aggregation of vaude- ville celebrities,under the title of Fields and Hanson's Drawing Cards, will be the at- traction at the Lyceum next week. The or- ganization, headed by those inimitable mu- sical comedians, Fields and Hanson, is num- bered among the few high-class combina- tions on the road. The company is made up of superior talent, including sketch art- ists, comedians, punsters, mimics, athletes, vocalists and a galaxy of clever people, who have attained enviable positions in their chosen profession, Sunday Night Concerts.—Commencing Sunday night, and continuing for eight weeks, Washington will have a series of Sunday night concerts at Albaugh’s Grand Opera House. This movement was insti- tuted originally in New York, and now ob- tains in every large city throughout the country. Mr. Edgar Strakosch will have charge of these concerts, and they will be under his personal supervision at all times. Mr. Strakosch has secured a thorough line of artistes for these concerts, and the orig- inality of the idea, combined with a high class of concerts, will recommend itself to the public of this city. The program for Sunday night next is an extraordinary one. On this occasion Miss Edah Carr, a young lady only fourteen years of age, but pos- sessing a voice which is simply marvelous, will be heard here for the first time. She is a high soprano, and critics have pro- nounced her voice equal to that of Patti when she was first discovered. Her reper- toire is an extensive one, comprising some of the most noted arias. ‘The little lady was discovered by Mr. Strakosch in about the same manner as he did Cyril Tyler, the boy soprano. Academy of Music.—An audience that filled nearly every seat in the Academy of Music last night thoroughly enjoyed the ex- cellent performance of the Hinrichs Opera Company. The bill included the last act of “Rigoletto” and Mascagni’s opera of the “Cavalleria Rusticana.” In _the first Ber- tint, Humphreys, Katherine Fleming, Guille, Del Puente and Vivian! were heard to ex- They succeeded in getting a} cellent advantage, all singing with spirit and artistic effect. Guille excited positive enthusiasm by his execution of the tenor role, and the quartet was obliged to be re- peated. ere was some good acting done by all of them. The “Caval! ® hee never been interpreted here better t) by those who took the leading roles last night. Sel- ma Koert-Kronold, who was the Santuzza in this country, gave a splendid exhibition of her power as an actress, while her voice filled all the requirements of the score. The same may be said of Del Puente and Guille, whose work deserves only the highest praise. The chorus, which has a large share of work in this opera, was ef- fective and the orchestra proved its title to superiority by its splendid performance. The well-known intermezzo was executed with a delicacy and expression that secured wlan "Gin™ will be givens in whew te mi " which Michelena will make his appearance. kag pablaanieiid ell se Secu ions, SEY Beecham’s Pills are for biliousness, bilious head- ache, dyspepsia, heartburn, torpid Liver, dizziness, sick headache, bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue, loss of appetite, sallow skin, when caused by consti- pation; and constipation is , the most frequent cause of all of them. Books free; pills agc. At drug stores, or write B. F. Allen Co., 365 Canal St., New York. eOIooOoooll].S]SaS]aSaS&»jQ CITY ITEMy. Head and Shoulders Above anything ever shown for the price is our $1 Straw Hat. 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