Evening Star Newspaper, March 20, 1895, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH -20, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. fe aS LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Grand Opera House—Lottie Collins and her Troubadors. New National Theater.—“The Princess Bonnie.” Academy of Music.—The Cotton King.” Butler’s Bijou Theater—“The Silver King.” > Kerran’s Lyceum Theater.—Reilly and ‘Woods’ Big Show. ae Columbia Phonograph - Company, Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Kineto-Graphophone. Washington Light Infantry Armory.— “An Evening in Iceland,” under the aus- pices of the Washington Light Infantry Corps. G. A. R. Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.--Concert given by Miss Delaney. ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Stearer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 am. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Mattano, for Mattox Creek and intervening landings at 5 p.m. Se CANDY PRICES THAT TELL. Only 25c. Ib. for all our 40 and 60c. candy. Bcnbons, Chocolates, Jordan Almonds, French Nougat, ete., always fresh. Most toothsome. J. F. Sheetz, cor. 7th and I. a ORDER OUR MILK FOR BABIES! We receive it, pure, sweet and fresh,twice daily, from our own farms. Always aerat- ed. Delivered in bottles, 8c. qt. Drop a postal. J. S..Thompson, 511 4% st. s.w. FANCY PRINTING—PLAIN PRINTING. Big jobs or little ones accurately and quick- ly executed. John F. Sheiry, 623 D st. See HAVE YOU EVER TRIED Our 35 and 60-cent Candies? If not, now’s your opportunity. They’re all only 25 CENTS A POUND during our sale. SHEETZ, CANDIES, 10TH AND F STS. ie ars THE NEW CANDY— BOSTON CHIPS—deliciously light and flaky, 2 cents pound. Finest mixture, 25c. pound. E. C. BRESNAHAN, 410 7th st. KEANE’S MEATS are Home Dressed Meats—meats that have NOT been shipped for miles and miles. You're assured they're untainted. Stalls 35 to 51, C. mkt. eee Fancy Elgin Creamery Butter in 5-pound lots for $1.25. Stands 172-173-174 Center Market. 'B. 0. WHITFORD & CO. SPRING OPENING Of Imported Hats and Bonnets; just ar- rived from our agents abroad; ‘Thursday and Friday, March 21 and 22. HARRISON, G street. (No cards.)- CITY AND DISTRICT. Capt. Loeffier’s Departure. Capt. Chas. M. Loeffler of company A, first battalion, Washington Light Infantry, was given a rousing send-off Jast night on the occasion of his departure for Detroit, where he will take up his residence. He was escorted to the depot by his company and the Mount Pleasant Fife and Bugle Corps. At the dépot the band played “Auld Lang Syne,”’ while he was bidding his com- rades farewell, and the captain seemed much affected over the parting. Capt. Loeffler was one of the most popular officers in the corps and his absence will be very much felt. —_.—__. Died Suddenly. Last evening there was a small gathering of colored people attending class meeting in the North Trinity Mission, when one of their number, Charles Warfield, who was leading the meeting, fell to the floor and died in a few minutes. He was speaking when the fatal attack of heart trouble end- ed his life. This sad event brought the meeting to an end, and the dead man’s body was removed to his late home, No. 331 Sheridan avenue. As his death resulted from natural causes, an inquest will not be held. Deceased was fifty-four years old and leaves a family. —— Knocked Down. A pair of horses attached to an express wagon ran away near 7th and D streets yesterday. At the corner of 8th street the wagon collided with another vehicle. Be- fore the animals were stopped a colored man named George White was knocked down and injured. He sustained a fracture of the arm and a number of cuts and bruises about the face and body, which were sttended to by Dr. Smith at the Emer- gency Hospital. ——_—-_—_. To Go to Florida. The American Institute of Mining Engin- eers will make their annual excursion this year in Florida, leaving Washington next Monday, 125 strong, under charge of Dr. David T. Day of the geological survey. During the trip, which will imclude the whole coast line of Florida, the excursion- ists will have a vestibuled train of palace: cars. The trip will take two weeks and in- clude a number of interesting side trips. —_—._—__ Real Estate Matters. ‘The property known as Marini’s Hall, 914 E street, and the adjoining brick dwell- ing, 916, and also 917 Temperance Hall al- + ley, was sold yesterday at public sale by ©. G. Sloan & Co., auctioneers. The pur- chaser was Calderon Carlisle and the price paid was $25,200. The dwelling was cold subject to a life estate. - By a deed placed on record yesterday the Sanitarium property, on 14th street ex- tended, has been transferred to the Ham- mond Sanitarium Company. Washington Lodge Social. Monday night at Hains’ Hall Washing- ton Lodge, I. O. G. T., gave an interesting entertainment. J. N. Dasy addressed the meeting on behalf of the lodge. He drew attention to the progressive work of the Good Templars in the District. Master Eddie Davis exhibited great flexibility in acrobatic feats and skirt dances in laugha- ie female guise. The program continued as follows: Solo, Bertha Kennedy; recita- tion, G. EL Spence; vocal solo, Miss Mc- llroy; solo, Morris Walmer; piano solo, Miss Fiora Hudson; vocal solo, Milton . Johnson. After the program was rendered refreshments were served by Mrs. F. E. Miller, Misses Mowatt, Molden, Crowne, Messrs. Johnson, Libbey, Nicholson, Wood: McDaniel, McNett, Robey. ————— Templars’ Glee Club. An interesting musical and literary enter- tainment was given at Society Temple Monday evening by the Templars’ Glee Club, for the benefit of D. P. Holloway Lodge, No. 18, I. O. G. T. An appropriate address by G. C. T. A. N. Canfield was cordially received, after which the follow- ing program was well rendered: Piano solo, Miss Hattie McMahon; vocal duet, Miss Bishop and Mrs. Stanford; recitation, Helen Murray: song, Mr. Wm. Tyser; vocai and instrumental solo, Little Alice Turner; comic song, the Misses Dare; recitatio1 Mrs. Naylor; solo, Lurie Stanford; recita- tion, by F. Irwin Cole, C. T. D. P. Hollo- way Lodge; vocal solo, F. 8. Ellin; jig dance, Mr. Wm. Franklin. After the pro- Laie refreshments were served. Dancing yy the young folks concluded the evening's enjoyment. —_.__ Musictans Give a Ball. The Columbia Musicians’ Protective As- sociation, Local No. 16, of the National League of Musicians of the United States, gave their first grand ball at National Rifles’ Armory last evening. Although this organization hes been in existence but a short time, it boasts of a large and enthusi- astic membership, and maintains one of the best orchestras in the east. This orchestra, consisting of fifty pieces and under the di- rection of Prof. Wagner, furnished yood music for the dance. The committees were as follows: Arrangements—Charles S. Wal- ton, John B. Caldwell, J. E. Esputa, James Rice and Charles V. Schofield; reception— James Ruce, Joseph Zieman, Charles Heus- tis, Charles Uliviari, Louis Weber and Harry Davey. Mr. Caldwell had charge of the floor, assisted by Mr. Joseph Fitzgerald. —_—.__ $1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25 The Pennsylvania railroad will sell March 23 and 24, good returning until the 25th, excursion ti¢kets to Baltimore at rate of $1.25.—Aavt. ——S Always First tu the Race. 5-lb. boxes finest creamery butter, $1.55. D. Wm. Oyster, 240 Center market.—Advt. THE RESULT OF RAIDS Prisoners Brought Into Court by Sergeant Daley’s Men. Other Cases in the Police Court Today —An Old Man Who Begged. Judge Kimball had a full house this morn- ing, and in addition to a score or more of men there were thirteen women in the pro- cession, and they were all colored. They were of all sizes and shades, and the cos- tumes worn by them could never be found in any fashion beck. There was a mingling of all colors of the rainbow, and those who had no headgear borrowed from their neigh- bors before they approached the dock rail to plead. The reason for this large gather- ing of females was that Sergt. Daley and Policemen Roberts, Bauer and Vermillion had disturbed the inmates of houses in South Washirgton in the vicinity of Mary- land avenue. When court opened two of the women, Mattie Brown and Julia Chambers, ap- peared on a ckarge of vagrancy, and said “Not guilty.” These women were without hats, but one had a tablecloth over her head, while the other had a red shawl. “Julia Chambers lives in Louse alley,” said an officer, “and a white man lives with her.” It was stated that she had not been ar- rested before for three years, and the of cers, after giving her house a bad name, said they believed she did some little washing. “Then if she does some honest work and hasn’t been in court for so long a time,” said the court, “I'll give her the benefit of it with a mild sentence. Bond in the sum of $20 or 30 days.” Mattie Brown it was stated, had been in the habit of going over to barrooms as many as a dczen times in an evening. “She goes cver to the saloons to enter- tain men and drink liquor,” said an o<ficer. Mattie had nothing to say and her se: tence was 60 days in default of $50 real es- tate security. Cassie Miles, a little woman, wearing a bright red dress, was next in line, and she was very emphatic in her denial. She had beer. arrested because a man had ecmplained that she had relieved him of 7S _certs. Cassie made a derial of the charge, and the judge gave her 30 days. Tucker Webb, a colored man, who is fond of liquer, was called, and Policeman Pat Creagh appeared against him. Has Stopped. The officer has figured as a temperance reformer with Tucker, but his talk seems to have been in vain. S “I’ve quit drinking,” said the prisoner. “Since when?” the judge asked. “Since I got arrested.” The officer had seen him drunk only once during the past week, and Tucker said he would keep sober all the time in the futyre. His. personal bonds were taken. A little old man, with bushy hair, who answered to the name Reuben Rubinstein, appeared on a charge of vagrancy, and his counsel, Lawyer O'Neill, appeared for him. The old man was found by Policeman Russell begging from house to house, and when he arrested him he found on him a letter that he had used in his efforts to beg money. The letter reais: “Have you mercy? “Have you mercy on the bearer of this, a weak and deaf man. His head is full of | rheumatism, speaks too little. Please buy from him a little fruit. This shall be as charity, as alms, as mercy.” The letter then speaks of the blessings which will be bestowed upon the givers, and concludes: “The grace shall be for you, Selah, for- ever, from the Lord our God. Amen.” Counsel said that he had been asked to Icok after the old man by his son, who had been supporting him, and he promises that he will prevent his begging in the future. Officer Russell said that when he ar- rested the old. man he heard what was said and was able to talk. He found on him a paper, on which he had written the num- bers of the houses where he had been as- sisted. = “This letter,” said the judge, “is relig- cae in phraseology, but it starts out with a ie” .The prisoner's son appeared and prom- ised to take care of his father in the fu- ture and prevent his begging. Under this promise the boy’s father was released on his personal bonds. Other Cases. Wilson Hughes, a small colored boy, said: “"Deed, mister, I didn’t throw no stones.”” “But,” said Policeman Coghill, “I saw him throw at an Italian, and these boys have been doing this thing for a long time.” : “Three dollars.” Frank Morrison, a stranger in the city, plead guilty to a charge of vagrancy. “He was on Pennsylvania avenue beg- ging,” said Officer Warren. I followed him and saw him stop several gentlemen. When I arrested him, he became very noisy and :| profane.”” “Thirty days.” Bud Clements, otherwise known as John = asked the court to be lenient with im. “I can get a job as soon as I sober up and get out,” he said. “You may go down for fifteen days, to get sober.” Seven women appeared in the next case, and there was one in the party who is not colored: She gave her name as Susie Luns- jell. In this case Sergt. Daly figured as a wit- ness. He was passing through Louse alley, dressed in citizens’ clothes, and one of the girls invited him in the house. One of the women said she came from Philadelphia, and another said her parents live in Alexandria. They were all sent down. —_—— A Plea for the Bootblacks. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Will you kindly allow a subscriber, who is actuated by motives of humanity, to briefly express Fis sentiments in reference to those who are rightly termed “Knights of the Brush,” who come within the bounds of the law as an obstruction to the side- walks of our city? There are some boot- blacks who have by judicious manzezement and perseverence in the interest of the pub- lic at large fitted themselves up with ex- pensive and ornamental stands and chairs for the accommodation of their patrons. Should not they receive recognition from the public for their services? Especially now, when the pressure of hard times is felt more keenly than heretofore. A spe- cial case has come under my observa- tion, whereby gcod can be done to one who I know is deserving, and probably there are others. This bootblack could place his stand in an unused space, forming an alcove, where he would not obstruct travel or be a merace to life and limb. Could not this plan be adopted throughout the city withcut interfering with the law? These stands are not a nuisance by any means, but are, in my estimation, an ac- commodation to the public—almost a ne- cessity. Trusting that I am not the only champion for the bootblacks in a worthy cause, and that some favorable action will be taken in behalf of a class whose humble but honest means enable them to live, I ten- der my sincere wishes that the bootblacks, like The Star, will continue to shine on. A SYMPATHIZER. —_->—_ Sent Home. Walter Nelson, a sixteen-year-old boy, who says his father lives in Pittsburg, was before Judge Miller yesterday, charged with carrying a pistol. He was turned over to Sanitary Officer Frank, who sent him home. ——— Prof. Montague’s Lecture. Prof. A. P. Montague, dean of Columbian University, will deliver a lecture, entitled “The Makers of Post Augustian Litera- ture,” at the lecture room of All Souls’ Church, 14th and L streets northwest, to- night at 8 o'clock. There will be no charge for admission. es Always Buy “The Evening Star” And read our ads. Five-pound boxes finest creamery butter at $1.40 are lower than ever known before. James F. Oyster, 000 Pennsylvania avenue.—Adv panes $1.25 Excursion to Baltimore — $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Excursion tickets to Baltimore Saturday, 23d, and Sunday, 24th, good returning until Monday, the 2th, via Pennsylvania rail- road, at $1.25.—Advt. AMUSEMENTS, Ysaye, the Violinist—The second public appearance in this city at Metzerott Music Hall last night of Mr. Eugene Ysaye, the Belgian violinist, increased the favorable opinion created by his playing some weeks ago. The audience was large and decidedly enthusiastic. His program was not quite so classical as at his former concert, and this may have rather increased the inter- est of a portion of the audience. Ysaye’s Diaying is easily superior to that of any violinist who has been heard in this city in years. He has a complete mastery of all the technical difficulties of the instru- ment,so that the most intricate work is per- formed with perfect ease, and he adds a fire and fervency that arrest and hold the at- tention of his listeners and give a vitality to his playing that is satisfying and en- joyable. His artistic sense is manifested in his entire work and he infuses his own personal magnetism into all that he does. One of the most interesting numbers was, the execution, without accompaniment, of Bach’s “Sarabund et Gingue” and Walther’s “Prieslied,” in the former of which the marvelous technique of the player was fully manifest, while at the close of the “Prieslied” the applause was so pronounced and prolonged that Ysaye responded with giving Bach's “Sarabande and Mr. Aime Lauchaume is a per- fect accompanist, and ably supported Mr. Ysaye, while his abilities as a solo pianist were demonstrated in Schumann's “Etude Symphonique” and Chopin’s “Polonaise,” which were intelligently and artistically played. Miss Delaney’s Concert.—The concert by Miss Mary A. Delaney at Grand Army Hall promises to be very successful, judging from those who are to participate. Miss Delaney, the well-known soprano, will be assisted by Mrs. A. V. Holmes, soprano; Mr. G. F. Johnston, baritone; Miss Abbie Johnson and Mr. Will Johnson, readers,and the Olmo Mandolin Club, of which Mr. A. V. Holmes is the director. This organiza- tion is very well known,and promises some entirely new selections. “The Country Circus.”—C. B. Jefferson, Klaw and Erlanger’s “Country Circus” will be the attraction at the Grand Opera House next week. It is a play and circus combined, and is one of the largest organi- zations. touring the country, carrying seventy-five people and five carloads of scenery and paraphernalia, and one car of trick horses, ponies, dogs and goats. The dramatic cast includes Mart Cody, A. V. Gibson, S. K. Chester, Fred. Clarke, Kenyon Bishop, Amy Stone and Mrs. S. K. Chester, while in the ring are the greatest artists in the history of the circus, fore- most among which are the Beni Zong Zong, a band of Arabs, fifteen in number, in their’marvelous acrobatic feats and trials of strength; Miss Rose Lee, the queen of the arena, ‘the most wonderful bareback rider of the generation; Jocko, the highly trained baboon, who performs ridiculous evolutions while riding an intelligent don- key; Wm. Conrad, the king of animal train- ers, and his wonderful dog ‘“Tramp;” Geo. L. Wood and his excelsior schoo! of Shet- land ponies, including ‘Muldoon,” the champion equine wrestler of the world. The Fast Mail._Manager O. H. Butler has booked for next week at the Bijou Theater Lincoln J. Carter’s “Fast Mail,” which will be given a grand scenic produc- tion. The incidents are made doubly thrill- ing by the mechanical and scenic effects that are employed. There are the rattle and clatter of a patrol wagon as it comes down the street, the whisties, bells, &c., of a Mississippi steamboat leaving her wharf, moonlight effects on the river, the glowing furnaces of the boat, and the explosion and breaking up of the steamer. A gigan- tic piece of. real water scenery is presented in the Niagara Falls scene. A freight train of fourteen cars is run across the stage. The caboose is lighted and the en- gine carries the engineer and fireman. Field’s Drawing Cards.—John F. Field's Drawing Cards will be at Kernan’s Lyceum next week. The company is one of excep- tional merit and several of the acts in- cluded on the program border strongly on the extraordinary. The galaxy of talent is headed by Fields and Hanson, the em- perors of musical comedy, and others in the company are Mays and Hunter, banjo- ists; Johnnie Carroll, the well-known paro- dy singer; Edgar and Curran, Irish come- dians, vocalists and dancers; Charley Case, the up-to-date monologue artist; the Gar- risons, travesty stars; Maude Beverly, the distinguished character vocalist; Williams and Barton, eccentric knockabouts, and Mons. La Fleur, the French marvel. ‘The performance will conclude with the farce “Much Ado About Nothing.” Grand Opera.—The Tavary Grand Opera Company wiil be here next week, and good performances of grand opera may be heard at moderate pricés. The repertoire includes “Tl Trovatore,” “Carmen,” “Bohemian Girl,” Cavalleria Rusticana,” ‘Faust,” “Tannhauser,” “Martha” and ‘William Tell.” The Decorative Art Society will hold a “Mid-Lent” sale and luncheon on March 22 and 23, at 1511 H street. The rooms at 807 Vermont avenue will aiso be opened to exhibit the exquisite work done by this scciety. This especial sale and luncheon is held to repair in part the loss done by fire to the art rooms during the winter. The new store next to the Shoreham, kindly Icaned by Mr. John R. McLean, will be used. The tabies will be in charge of Mrs. Schofield, Mrs. O'Reilly, Mrs. G. B. Har- rison and Miss Turnbull, with many as- sistants among their friends. Among the managers of this Decorative Art Society are Mrs. Hearst, president; Mrs. Margaret Ritchie Stone, vice president; Mrs. N. T. N. Robinson, secretary. The object is to sell the approved work of gentlewomen in reduced circumstances, and to keep the rcoms open all summer. cinerea Improvements Ordered. Orders for improvements have been made by the Commissioners as follows: To lay 437 feet of six-inch water pipe in C street between 10th and lith streets northwest; accepting the bid of John Burns for blue stone trap frames and covers, $642.50; to erect a public hydrant on Ist street be- tween G and H streets northeast; approv- ing the allotment of $28,000 from the ap- propriation for main and pipe sewers to pay John Jacoby for certain work; to place a new pump at 10th and E streets north- east; awarding the contract for painting the ‘Connecticut avenue bridge to James Linskey & Son, at their bid of $775; adding tothe schedule of sewers to be constructed in 1897 a sewer in I street between 4th and Sth streets northeast; to lay a brick side- walk in front of 2423’ Virginia avenue, un- der the provisions of the permit system; appointing C. A. Rice to a position in the engineer department #s harness repairer,as a salary of $2 per day. ——.__- The Cattle Market. At the Union stock yards at Benning, D. C., yesterday 135 cattle were on the mar- ket and sold as follows: Best sold from 5 1-4c. to 5igc. per pound; good sold from 43-4. to Se. per pound; medium sold from 4c. to 41-4c. per pound; common sold from 2iéc. to 3 1-4c. per pound; few extra fine cat- tle sold for 53-4c. per pound. 234 sheep and lambs on market and sold as follows: Old sheep, from 3'%c. to 4%4e. per pound; lambs, from 4tsc. to 5ic. per pound. Cows with calves, from $25 to $55. Market good. Beontocecongongetoatongeteatocgecentocgecintortet D POWDER Absolutely Pure. Soscostontontontoe A cream of tartar baking pow- Ger. Highest of all in leavening strength.—Latest U. S. Govern- ment report. “<6 ROYAL BAKING POWDEE CO., ) 106 Wall st., N. ¥. \ Ny .AN IMP@RTANT RULING. Lawyers Intesested ima Decision Regarding Evidencb’ in Divorce Suits. The ruling of Judgd Cox in the divorce case of Frances EB. against Wilhelm Bern- hardt, a teachersof German in the public schools, has become the subject of con- siderable discussion among the members of the local bar, and the action of the Court of Appeals in the matter is awaited with much more thaniusual interest. Mrs. Bernhardt, prayed for a divorce a mensa et thoro {fromtbed and board) and for maintenance,: alleging cruel treatment on the part of her husband. She was prac- tically the only switness who testified in support of her charge, and Mr. Henry E. Davis, counsel for Prof. Bernhardt, con- tended that notwithstanding equity rule 99, she was not entitled to the relief pray- ed for-by her. The rule in question pro- vides that in a case for divorce from hed and board the oath or affirmation of the petitioner may be taken as to any cruel or inhuman treatment alleged in the peti- tion to have taken place when no witness competent to testify was present. The rule has been observed for many years here, and many people have been granted di- vorces under its operation. Mr. Davis argued that the effect of the rule was to legislate against a recognized rule of evi- dence, which makes it incompetent for the court to consider the unsupported testi- mony of the petitioner in such a case. In dismissing the bill Judge Cox stated in the decree that, being of opinion that the testimony of Mrs. Bernhardt was in- competent, equity rule 9) notwithstanding, and that, being of the further opinion, without regard to the merits of the testi- mony in general, that there was not, with- out Mrs. Bernhardt’s testimony, sufficient evidence to sustain the allegations con- tained in her petition as grounds for a di- vorce from bed and board, he would dis- miss the case. From Judge Cox’s decision Mr. O. D. Barrett, representing Mrs. Bernhardt, not- ed an appeal to the Court of Appeals. There are said to be a number of cases pending here similar to the Bernhardt case, and hence the decision of the appel- late court will be awaited with special in- terest by the counsel and parties interest- ed therein, as well by the members of the bar in general, who recognize the signifi- cance of Judge Cox’s ruling. re NEED A ROAT. Our Harber in an Unprotected and Unsrie Condition. Just at this season of the year the most talked of topics at the river front are fish, weather, gales, seas, and the excursions that are to come. Every: now’and then some one happens to use the words fire, ice, Police, or something of that sort, and this always starts a lively conversation on how badly Washington harbor needs a harbor boat. Some one is always ready with a yarn to the effect that the present launch Joe Blackburn, while going to the rescue of one of the great Norfolk and Washington steamers, got an eel tangled in her screw and her crew had to be taken off by a passing mud scow. A yarn of this nature will always bring a laugh, because every- body knows down there what a pretty, feeble, little gilt-edged boat the Blackburn is. She was all right in her day and gen- eration, but an up-to-date cruiser is what the river reople want. It is said sarcasti- cally that the Blackburn can only steam with the tide, and then if the wind hap- pens to be her way. Very little respect is felt for her, as the folks say you might wreck her with a banana peel, The river frontsmen want a boat. They are weary each winter of the fdarfui cry of “ice,” 4 ” “blockade,” “flood,” ‘suspended navigation” and {Baltimore tugs.” Then at dead: of nicht fire breaks out on one of the boats and the-entire shipping and dock- ing are threatened. | No boat is neando pull the burning craft into the river and pump tons of water into her. Only two fre engines, stand on the land to squirt streams)that are absolutely inadequate to squelch the fiery mass. When a wooden steamer takes fire. quick and he- roic measures are necessary to save her. The harbor police make the point that a police boat may combine the qualities of an ice boat, fire boat iand general harbor beat. The Pennweod, one of the most pow- erful sea-going tugs in the world, while not strictly a ire boat, can pump eighty tons ef water an hour. She cost about $20,000. ‘Then there Is the great Baltimore tug Sam- sgn, and the Hereules, too, that didn't cost quite so much, but are mighty boats and can break ice and throw water in a very sincere way. It is understood at the river front that the Commissioners like the pro- ject and that they recommended an appro- priation of $25,000 for the purchase of the right kind of a boat. ee Mr. Scibold’s Removal. Mr. L. P. Seibold, deputy. collector and inspector of customs at the Georgetown office, has been dismissed by Collector Manogue, and Mr. Charles J. F. Pierce of West Virginia, a nephew of Senator Faulk- ner, appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr. Seibold did not resign his position, as at] first reported, but was dismissed for politi- cal reasons, Collector Manogue stating that there was no charge against him and no fault to be found with his work. Mr. Seibold has been connected with the custom house for many years. He was appointed in 1880, and served until the be- ginning of President Cleveland’s first term, when he gave way to a democrat. He was reappointed at the beginning of President Harrison’s administration and served until the present time, with credit to himself, and, it is said, to the satisfaction of the merchants having business with the custom house. Fe a ee a ee eee ee Blood Will Tell Most surely upon the condition of the phys- feal system. If the ‘blood is pure and full of vitality it will carry health to all the organs of the body; it will expel the germs of disease and the result will be a condi- tion of perfect health. If it {s impure and impoverished, such a condition will be im- possible. The best way to Keep the Blood Pure Is by the ove of Hood's Sarsaparilla, because Hood's Sarsaparilla is the best blood puritier- that medical sclexe has ever produced. ‘This is the sccret of its wonderful cures of scrofula, salt rhcum, nervousness, sleep- lessness, rheumatism and all other diseases ¢ i $ which originate in the blood. Take 9 Hood’s Seesoooeocooteesorsegeseend Sarsaparilla TRY IT FREE tive. All druggist. 5c. —for a few weeks or a month. We will put a Pasteur Water Filter in your home ‘and let it remaim there for a month, and if you are then willing to part with it we will retucn you your money. You don't kuow what pure, drinking water tastes like uatil you drink water filtered through i a i a . . . . . . . . . a Pasteur. The new “Leda” Filter is . tsed like the Gate City—the other Pas- * © tour Filters are attached to the pipe. oeee $6.60 up. Wilmarth & Edmonston, Crockery, &c., 1205 Pa. Ave. mh19-34d Ruptured? It so, the best ‘Truss an@ scientific ad- Jo8tment are imperative. We have the Trusses and know how to adjust them scientifically. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Private parlors. Surgical Department, Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy uth and F Sts. mh20-14@ DISSATISFIED WITH THE DECISION. Columbian University Students Hold an Indignation Meeting. The dissatisfaction among the students of Columbian University with the decision rendered at Metzerott’s Monday evening, in the debate between the law students of the Columbian and the Georgetown universities, resulted last night in an indignation meet- ing at Columbian University, called by the treasurer of the University, Mr. Robert H. Martin. The hall and gallery were both well filled. On the platform were Dr. A. P. Montague, dean of the college; Dr. Charles E. Munroe, dean of the Corcoran Scientific School; Dr. D, Kerfoot Shute, dean of the medical school, and Dr. J. Howard Gore, secretary of the college faculty. These were successively called upon by Mr. Mar- tin to express their opinions of the decision made by the judges of the debate, and all were emphatic in declaring it to have been unfair and illogical. The speakers protest- os against what they declared to be injus- ice. The president of the class made a short talk, 4nd then the students called for sev- eral among their number to give their opinions. The three debaters of Monday evening were among those called upon, and expressed themselves as satisfied with the approbation of the university and of their friends, even if the verdict was against them. After the meeting adjourned three cheers were called for by the president of the class for Mr. Martin, and were given with a will. HAVE You ‘TRIED CUTICURA, THE GREAT ‘SKIN CURE? THERD INSTANT RELIEF FOR ALL AFFLICTED WITH TORTURING SKIN DISEASES IN A SINGLE APPLICATION OF CUTICURA. CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS, and its cures of torturing, disfiguring, humiliating humors are the most wonderful ever recorded. Sold thronghout the world. Price, CUTICURA, 50c.; SOAP, 25c.; RESOLVENT, $1. 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V. Holmes, soprano; Miss Abbe Johnson and Mr. Will Johnson, readers, and Mr. Gabriel Jobn- ston, baritone. ‘Admission, 25 cents. mh19-2t METZEROTT’S MUSIC HALL, ~ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 8:15_P.M. Scenes and Songs From TRILBY. A Series of Living Pictures, with Songs and Music from Du Maurier’s Great Work. Reserved seats, $1.50 and at Metzerott’s Musie Store vance. ”) THEATER. SEATS, 25, AND 50C. B Matinees Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Washington's Favorite Family Re- sort. Extra Mat. M THIS WEEK, CARL A. HASWIN’S GREAT DUCTION, THE SILVER KING BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. DOUBLE STAGE. NEXT WEEK.—“THE FAST MAIL.” mh18-6t RAND OPERA HOUSE. EDWARD H. ALLEN, MANAGER. EVENINGS AT 8. SATURDAY MATINEE AT 2. ‘THE PEERLESS LOTTI E COLLINS AND HER TROUBADOURS, Presenting the London Comic Opera Success, ‘THE DEVILBIRD, Introducing Miss Collins’ inimitable dances. HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLES. Wood and, Shepard, Anna, Wilmuth, Ward and Curran, Marion, Hayes and Marion, the Meers and FREDERICK SOLOMON, comic opera ‘Next Week—THE COUNTRY CIRCUS. TWO LECTURES ‘or the benefit of the House ofthe Good Shepherd, AT MBTZEROTT MUSIC HALL, THURSDAY AND MONDAY EVE) MAECH 21 AND 2TH. AT 8 ian. mb18-tf NINGS, Bo peng IL. “The End of the Century: its Philosophi pests,” by Hight Rev. Bishop Keane DD.’ Ti. “The ‘Two Views of Lmmortallty,” by Rev. John Prendergast, 8. J. - TICKETS MAY BE OBTAINED OF THE PATRON- ESSES AND AT METZEROTT’S MUSIC STORE. COURSE TICKET, $1—$2, INCLUDING RESERVED ADMISSION, SINGLE LECTURE, 50 CTS. PATRONESSES: Mrs. Cullen. Mrs. Endicott. Mrs. i Mrs. Hazen. ‘Mrs. Henry May. Mrs. Pierce. Mrs. Redfern, re. Sheridan. rs. Story. irs. Henl Birs. Stephens, Mex Winthrop Mrs. White. irs. A. A. Wilson, Mme. Gana. Miss Dangerfield. Miss Elliott. Miss Voorhees. Miss Riggs. mhiG-7t CADEMY. PRICES—25, 50, 75c., $1. Wed. and Sat. “Pops,” 25 and 50c. Reserved. FIRST TIME IN WASHINGTON. THE GREATEST OF ALL SUCCESSES, COTTON IAING, WITH THE ORIGINAL CAST, SCENERY AND APPOINTMENTS. From the Academy of Music, New York City. Next Week~TAVARY GRAND OPERA COMPANY. mhis-tt PROF. SHELDON’S DANCING ACADEMY, 25 per cent discount jal-tf For the balince of the season. AMUSEMENTS. EW NATIONAL. THEATER, ; Every Evening and Saturday Matines, IMMEDIATE SUCCESS: WILLARD 'SPENSE'S OPERA COMPANY IN THE PRINCESS BONNIE, FRANK DANIELS, MINNIN LANDES AND 10 OTHERS. Prices........$1.50, $1, 75c., B0c. and 25. NEXT WEEK—MR. E. H. SOTHERN. nee, first ti A Way to Win a Woman. Wednesday Night, Lord Chumley. Thursday and Friday Nights and Saturday Matinee, Capt. Lettarblair. Saturday Night, The Highest Bidder. Seats and boxes on sale tomorrow. mh20-tf Keademy {S-=~ Sale of seats be- Return of the Famous MARIE TAVARY Grand English Opera Co. Direction Mr. Chas. H. Pratt. REPERTOIRE. Friday . Saturday Wednesday (Eve.), Ofat.). . 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