Evening Star Newspaper, March 29, 1895, Page 12

LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Grand Opera House.—‘'The Country Cir- cus.” New National Theater.—Mr. E. H. Soth- ern, in “Capt. Lettarblair.” Academy of Music.—Marie Tavary En- glish Opera Company, in “Tannhacuser.’ Butler’s Bijou Theater.—“The Fast Mail.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Fields and Hanson's Company. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Kineto-Graphophone. Washington Light Infantry Armory.—“An Evening in Iceland,” under the auspices of the Washington Light Infantry Corps. Metzerott Music Hall.—Concert by Mr. Bernard Stavenhagen, pianist, and Jean Gerardy, violoncellist. Universalist Church, 13th and L streets rorthwest.—Iillustrated Lecture by Mr. J. P. Clum, on “America’s Wonderland.’ Masonic Temple, 9th and F streets north- west._The Tournament of Idylcourt, by the Junior C. E. Scciety of the Eastern Presbyterian Church. > EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 am. Steamer Wakefield for Nomini creek, Leonardtown, St. Clement's bay and inter- mediate landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Maitano for Mattox Creek and intervening landings at 5 p.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk Fortess Monrce at 7 p.m. pst eet oe “GILL'S CANDIES.” ar in their mouths as Household ‘The toothsome dainties (widely known as “Gill's Candies”) dispensed at the Mecca of Candy Lovers, cor. of 11th and F sts., show 2 ay increase in popu- larity. Could not well be otherwise, pre- pared, as they are, cn the premises dally by Mr. Gill, sr. (a practical confecticner of 40 years’ experience), and his corps of ex- rts. An especially fine assortment has een prepared for tomorrow, Saturday's, trade. Chocolates end Bon Bons at the moderate price of 2ic. for a pound box. GILL, M’f'g. Confectioner, (No anch store) 11th and F sts. If YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY, Remember our stands, and come here for Butter and Eggs. F. R. Lamb, 181 Cen. mkt. = MAKES BABY BIG AND STRONG When you give him our Milk. It’s pure and rich. Received from our farms one hour after milked. Physicians recommend it. Sc. qt. J. S. Thompson, 511 4% st. s.w. SEE OUR EASTER NOVELTIES. Lots of pretty things we've just received especially for the children. Fancy Baske Ise. up. Have ’em filled with our deliciou Candy, only 25c. Ib. J. F. Sheetz, 7th and I. > ICE CREAM SEEMS MORE DELICIOUS, and certainly makes a daintier appearance, wher served in Meringue Shells. We serve them filled—$t and 3 €oz. Di ious Home-made Cake, only 60c. each. FUS: 427 N. Y. ave. ALY and YS ON TIME, Printing delivered when promis about yours. John F. $ D st. FRANC’S $1.19 HAT: B_VALUES. H RY FRANC &§ , cor. 7th and D. THE BEST CANDY MIXTURES— Our 35 and 60-cent ones—only 25 CENTS A POUND while our sale is on. SHEETZ, CANDIES, 0TH AND F STS. aitaraheasetias SPRING LAMB, tender and delicious. HOME-DRESSE! MEATS of all kinds, guaranteed fresh. T. T. KEANE, Stalls 35 to 51, Center Market. Oldest door, sash and_ blind establish- ment in the city. BARKER'S, 639 N. Y. av. b> OTH ST. O, Manager. GENTLEM NG HATS. Youman’s and other popular Derbys. Silk Hats, $. Soft Hats, $1 up. Best $2 and $3 Hats made. LEWIS & SON, 1421 New York ave. -——+ EVERYBODY LIKES FRESH EGGS and Fine Buiter. Order from Benjamin, 825 Cen. Mkt., and you will be pleased. $1.19 HATS—MARVELS or VALUE. HENRY FRANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. Splendid Gineses, $1, Hempler’s, 6th & av. GET THE B iT. Go to C. Engei’s Sons for ail the new and early vegetables such as: Asparagu Beans, ‘Tomatoes Headed Let- tuce, Rhubarb, Caulitiower, New Potatoes, Brussells Sprouts and Bermuda Onions. Pineapples, Fancy Oranges GEL'S SONS, 590 Center Market (ch st. wing.) CITY AND DISTRICT John Fegan. The late John Fegan, by his will, filed for Probate yesterday afternoon, bequeathed his residence at 501 G street southwest, with furniture and $10,000, to his niece, Kate Fegan; the house at 503 G street southwest and $5,000 to another niece, Bridget Fegan; the house at 505 G street southwest apd $5,000 to his niece, Ann Fegan. Margaret Fitzgerald and John Fe- gan, niece and nephew, each receive $5,000, James F. Keenan, a nephew, is given $10,000, and numerous other relatives receive sums ranging from $5,000 to $100, while Hugh J. Fegan, a nephew, is remem- bered wit? but $1. The executors named in the will are Frank Hume and Nicholas H. Shea. — W. C. T. U. Meeting. There was an unusually large and inter- esting meeting of Capitol Hill Woman’s Christian Temperance Union yesterday af- ternoon, at Waugh Church. Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Shelton and Miss Weightman, the District officers, were present and talked insptringly of the work being done. The quarterly reports of the superintendents showed untiring zeal and advancement in every branch of the organization. ee New Postal Stations. The Post Office Department has deter- mired to establish three new postal sta- tions in this city on May 1. ‘They will be at 10 Lith street northwest, 659 Pennsyl- venia avenue southeast, and 9th and F streets northwest. = Protective Street Railway Associntion A meeting of the Protective Street Rail- way Association was held at Costello’s Hall yesterday. A large number of names were added to the list of membershi, It was decided that hereafter mectings will be held at Bunche’s Hall, on Sth street. —_ To Keep Young Needs no magic elixir. It only requires a little daily care of the health. Ripans Tabules reduce the wear and tear of life to the lowest point. Wc. box. All drug- gists.—Advt. oe James F. Oyster and Butter. An aszociation as natural as Edison and electricity. 5-lb. boxes finest creamery at 900 Pa. av iggs, Sth and Reduced Rates on the Royal Blwe Line. On Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and @, the B. and O. R. R. Co. will sell round- trip tickets to Baltimore, good on all trains, {ncluding the Royal Blue line flyers, at $1.25, valid for return journey on all trains until April 1, inclusive. . very Time. finest Creamery Butter, $1.35. 40 Center Market. e of furniture and carpets at G street, tomorrow at 10 a.m.* —— n't forget the handsome residence, No. achusetts avenue, to be sold at jon by Sloan & Co., Tuesday next, at Advt. ———— Hotel Johnson cafe, marine products, table d'hote di Advt. Particular attenticn is called to the ad- vertisement of the Perpetual in the finan- cial column of this issu ee Still Selling Lower. Five pounds finest § Creamery But- ter for $i E. O. Whitford & Co., 1 174 Center market.—Advt. TO THE WHITE HOUSE The Methodist Conference Votes to Go There. IN 1875 If REFUSED 10 DO 90 The Matter Causes a Ripple of ' Excitement. TODAY’S ROUTINE WORK There was a ripple on the calm surface of the reutine deliberations of the Baltimore conference cf the Methodist Episcopal urch Scuth this morning. For a moment it promised to cause something more than a mere incident. The question had come up of accepting an invitation to the White House, the President having, through Pri- vate Secretary Thurber, signified that it would be his pleasure to receive the mem- bers of the conference, their wives and daughters, at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev. J. P. Hyde had made the announce- ment, and the convention was on the point of voting to accept the invitation, when Rev. John W. Tongue rose and asked to be heard. Mr. Tongue is a tall, white-haired old gentleman, whose command of the En- slish language does not belie his name. He cbjected to going to the White House to pay their respects to the President. Al- though he expressed himself in very clear and strong words it did not appear that Mr. Tongue had anything personally against Mr. Cleveland, but he urged that it would he no disrespect to the President if the con- ference should refuse to go to see him. He reminded the audience that consistency was @ jewel, and that when the corfegence met ‘n Washington in i875, during President Grant's administration, the only tme be- fore this that the conference hed met here, te vote they had refused to go by a deli and pay their respects to General Grant. Tribute to Gen. Grant. Mr. Tongue paid an eloquent tribute “as @ southern man to the soil and the manner born, speaking to southern men,” to the character of Gen. Grant, “whose magna- nimity to our great captain, Robert E Lee, will ever hold his name bright and dear to the south.” But if the conference would not go to see Gen. Grant, why should it go to see Mr. Cleveland? It might be said cire-mstances altered cases, but they never altered principles. If the conference was so careful not to seem to go into poli- tics in 1875, why shouid it now be so quick to depart from its chosen path? Before Mr. Tongue’s tall and spare form had slipped down into his pew half a dozen members were up and crying for recogni- tion, and the entire conference was shout- ing “Question! Question!” Rev. S. G. Fer- guson of Fredericksburg, Va., shouted, “I was in the confederate army, but I regret Brother Tongue’s making that speech.” Mr. Hyde and Secretary Armstrong both made speeches vigorously criticising Mr. ‘Yongue’s utterance. A rising vote was called for upon the question of accepting the invitation, and it was carried, many members not voting. Routine Work. The conference entered promptly upon routine work when it assembled at 9 o'clock. A report of the visitors to the Valley Female College at Winchester, Va., was presented, read and referred to the beard of education. This institution is in charge of Dr. J. P. Hyde, who was a prom- inest candidate early in this administration for the position of commissioner of educa- tion. The college is in a flourishing con- dition, steadily increasing its facilities and its numbers in attendance. A report was read from A. J. Gill, J. C. Nicholson, R. M. Moore, J. F. Heisse, T. P. Frost, W. G_ Cassard and G. C. Bacon, committee from the Methodist Church proper, on temperance. They asked that the conference of the M. KE. Church South co-operate with other churches in the effort to hold a general Christian convention for the state of Marylana in the interest of u suppression of the trafic in drink. This communication was referred to the committee on temperance. br. S. A. Steele, general secretary of the Epworth League, was presented to the conference, and delivered a brief address on the work of the organization with which he is conn d. He argued decidedly against any blendi: of the Epworth League with the Christian Endeavor Union. It had been tried in Canada, he said, and was there a failure. He urged the confer- ence to appoint a board on Epworth League, and called attention to the con- ference of Epworth Leagues at Chatta- nooga, June 27 and Rev. B. Waters of the Japan conference, being introduced, told of the work in which he had been engaged. He said he c report progress in the work in Japan :ind it would not be long before there would be @ separaie Methodist conference in Japan. Rev. J. S. Todd, agent of the Bible Soci- ety for Maryland, being introduced as a D.D., t was something that had t ened to him yet, although he had worn two little d's at the end of his name for many years. He told how hard times had affected his work, and how peovle who hitherto could buy Bibles now had to ask for them as gifts. His speech was earnest and straightforward and was well received. Bishop Hurst Presented. Bishop Hurst was introduced to the con- ference by Bishop Granbery, and in a brief speech congratulated the Methodist Epis- ecpal Church South on its prosperity dur- ing the year past. Speaking of the Ameri- can University, he acknowledged for that institution, its trustees and officers, the appreciation felt for the vote taken by the general conference of the M. E. Church South iast year, approving and indorsing the new university. “‘We believe we shall always have many friends in your body,” said the bishop, ‘‘and I am thankful for the privilege of seeing you face to face.” A large part of the morning hour was spent in examining candidates for advance- ment in church orders. The following were elected as deacons: James M. Ander- son, Edward H. Dashie!l, John Henderson Dills, Chas. Washington Moore, Fredk. Gains, Daniel Mason Brown, Levi Bur: Atkins, Jesse Lee McNeer, Courtland Price Smith, William Stevens. These gentlemen are itinerant preachers who have char; in the various districts. Their presiding elders reported carefully upon the work done by each of them, and trey were promptly approved and voted upon. The following gentlemen were received into full connection as ministers: Homer T. Hieronimus, Henry A. Wilson, William T. Whitesell, J. Harry Gunter, B. Lee Parrott, Harrah M. Reed, Bishop Granbery, in a most eloquent and soulful address, charg- ing them with advice and Christian coun- sel for the lifework to which they have dedicated themseive: ward V. Register, Alma W. Smith, Homer Sherman, John A, Taylor, Chas. A. Brown, John Lee Luttrell, John B. Henry and Frank D. Orrick were elected deacons. Tonight Dr. J. ghtman of Baltimore will preach at Mt. Vernon Church. Sunday Bishop Granbery will preach at the same place, Rev. J. O. Nott at Epworth Church, Rev. W. H. H. Joyce at Marvin Church, Rev. F. J. Prettyman at Alexandria, Rev. John A. Kern of Randolph-Macon College at Emory Chapel, Brightwood, at Laurel Re A. C. Hemill. —_- Seottish Rite Banquet. Columbia Lodge of Perfection, No. 1, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Council for the United States, their territories and dependencies, gave a banquet and recep- tion in the rooms of the rite, 908 1-2 Penn- sylvania avenue, last night. The large hall and club room were taxed to their utmost capacity to accommodate the unusual num- ber of members and their guests who at- tend Many distinguished members of both the northern and southern jurisdic- tions were present. After the consideration of the banquet, these in attendance ad- the lodge hall, where, after ling and chatting, they listened to 1 well-timed fraternal speeches. Dep- uty Grand Commander Gibson of the Dis- trict of Columbia called the meeting to order. Potentate Baylis delivered a lec- ture on the history of the rite. Robert Cook, orator of Perfection Lodge and Rev. Dr. Rogers and others addressed the meet- Ing. THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1895—TWELVE PAGES. CHARGES NOT SUSTAINED Commissioners Act on Their Inspection of @ School Honse. Committee Says Charges Against the Building Are Unfounded and Their Report Approved. Yesterday afternoon the Commissioners made a personal investigation of the charges which the Federation of Labor re- cently raised against the new public school building which is being erected on E street southeast between 13th and 14th streets. A number of representative contractors and builders were present when the exam- ination was made, and the general opinion expressed was that the federation had practically failed in sustaining any of the charges which were made. These charges against the constrution of the building were filed with the Commis- sioners some time ago, and had given rise to so much discussion and correspondence between the federation and the building in- spector’s office that the Commissioners deemed it best to look into the matter themselves, and the result was their visit to the school building yesterday. The charges contained a number of specifica- tions alleging bad workmanship in the building and incompetent oversight on the part of the building inspector and the superintendent of the building. In general, the charges were to the effect that the brickwork was improperly done, and that the walls were of hollow construction; that salmon brick had been used in large quan- tities, and were rapidly disintegrating from the effect of the weather; that the walls were not plumb, and that the joists were of an inferior’ character, barky, knotty, sappy and generally unsuited to the sort of building in which they were placed; in other words, that the building, as a whole, was not up to the specifications of the con- tract. The Investigation. The Commissioners invited a committee, consisting of three of the best known building men im the District, Messrs. Hill, Morrison and Edmonston, to accompany them and to pass on the merits of the build- ing. In addition to these a number of other contractors and builders had been in- vited by Building Inspector Brady. A depu- tation from the Federation of Labor was present, consisting of Messrs. Milford Spohn, chairman; George O. Cook and Wm. Maghan. When the examination was begun there was a crowd numbering several hun- dred, made up largely of workmen, union and non-union men, and the whole per- formance was quite a lively one. Consider- able feeling developed between the two classes, as the lower part of the school building was built by union bricklayer: while the upper walls were the work of non-union men. The inspection was begun by Building In- spector Brady, who read the charges and specifications made by the federation, and, at the su; issioner Trues dell, it was decided to take up the matter of hollow walls first. At tie request of the committee from the federation the walls were plugged in a number of these places. ‘The charge that the joists were poor was also looked into, as was the claim that sal- mon brick had been used in large quan- tities. Not Sustaine K It was generally believed that the charges had not been sustained, and today the Commissioners finally disposed of the af- fair, when they forwarded a letter to the secretary of the Federation of Labor, in which they say that the charges are not sustained. The letter was as follows: dear Sir: Referring to the charges made by the Federation of Labor relative to the character of the work and material in the public school building now in course of erection on the north side of E street be- tween 13th and 1th streets southeast, the Ccmmissioners direct me to reply that hav- ing personally visited the building and in- spected the alleged defective work, they cencur in the report of the committee of experts, composed of Messrs. James G. Hill, architect, and William C. Morrison end’ Charles Edmonston, builders, that the charges so made are not sustained. A copy of the report referred to is herewith in- closed.” Experts Report. The following is a copy of the report, bearing dat: Iast evening, which the com- mittee of experts submitted to the Com- missioners: “In the matter of the charges made by the Federation of Labor, District of Colum- bia, against the character of the work in the E street school house, we beg leave to report that we have examined the work and sustain the findings of Mr. Brady, the irspector of buildings, as given in his re- port @f March 11, 1895, and we desire espe- ciafy to emphasize his findings as to the groundlessness of the charges in regard to the quality of the floor joists. In our judg- ment, it is an exceptionally fine lot of timber. “This leaves for consideration the one point which Mr. Brady says in his report that he is unable to determine from in- spection—the existence of hollow walls. The cuttings made in the walls today by your orders enabled us-to make the ex- amination cn this point. Some of the cut- tings indicate that at these points the walls are constructed in the manner usual at this locality, where ‘grouting’ or ‘rub- birg up’ is not required; that is, that the side joints of the stretcher courses are not flushed solid with mortar. “We cannot designate these as hollow walls, but the specifications contemplate sclid flushed joints, and in this respect the specifications kave not been adhered to. “To what extent this deviation from the contract terms exists in the work we can- not, cf course, determine, and it is not im- portant as relating to the safety of the building, for as far as the stability of the walls depend upon the material or char- acter of the work it is fully assured. This was partially demonstrated by the difficul- ty attending the cutting in the places se- lected by the committee of the Federation of Labor as those most likely to contain holiow spaces. “Neither in the interior of the walls, de- veloped by the cutting, nor in the exposed faces, did we find the salmon brick alleged to have been put in. “Very respectfully, ‘JAS. G, HILL, Architect, WM. C. MORRISON, Builder, “CHARLES EDMONSTON, Builder.” Wants to Know. In conversation with a Star reporter this afternoon Building Inspector Brady sald: “What I want to know now is whether the Federation of Labor wiil live up to the promise which it made through its committee that had a hearing before the Commissioners on Tuesday. On that occa- sion Mr. Milford Spohn, the chairman of the committee, said that unless all their charges were proved to be substantially correct they wouldipublish to the commun- ity: over. the seab:of the Federation a state- ment that the charges were unaualifiedly false, and would exonerate all the parties concerned. ‘The statement was made in the presence of the Commissioners and several newspaper men, and now that the charges if that have been refuted I want to kno: promise is going to be lived up to. —_— MR. TAYLOR: SAWING. WOOD: He Says He Wild Let the Other Fel- lows. Do the Talking. When questioned today by a Star report- er as to the object of his call upon the President yesterday, Recorder of Deeds Taylor smiled, but remarked: “Now, my ; dear friend, you will have to excuse me. It is true I was at the White House yes- hy I called—well, that’s an- terday. hur other matter. + 20U iG not call to tender your resigna- tion, did you?” inquired the reporter. “Well, you see I’m still here,” replied the Kansan. “They say your friend, gested The Star man. “Never knew that Astwood had applied, was the non-committal reply. “It is also said,” continued The Star rep- resentative, “that the President desired an explanation from you.” “Now, my friend,’ replied Mr. Taylor, “I'm not saying a word.” ust sawing wood,” suggested the pencil shover. : “That's it, exactly. Just sawing wood,” explained the President's friend, ‘just saw- ing wood and letting the other fellows do ene talking. They are doing enough for all of us.” —_=—_—_. A PLEASANT RECEPTION, Union Church Welcomes 2 New Pastor Fittingly. Union M. E. Church, at 20th street’ and Pennsylvania avenue northwest, was last evening the scene of a pleasant gathering. The occasion was a welcome given to the new pastor, Rey. A. Bielaski. It has been five years since this church has.recelved a new pastor, The lecture room was crowded with parishioners and friends. After sing- ing by the choir, Scripture reading and prayer, the following program was carried out: Address of welcome from the primary department of the Sunday school, Master Louis Ladson; Fan Song, a selection from the opera of the “Brownies,” by little Edna Thomas; welcome from West End W. C. T. U., Mrs. Clinton Smith, president; a floral welcome from W. C. T. U., Miss Em- ma Hunter, superintendent flower mission; mandolin solo, Miss Grace Cobauth; ad- dress, Miss Mary Emert, president Chris- tian Endeavor; welcome in song from Christian Endeavor, Miss Nannie Moflit; duet from S.S., Misses Logan and White. The program was followed by an intere: ing address by Alexander Ashley, the re- cording secretary of the church. The re- sponse of the pastor was brief, but feeling, and warmly applauded. A collation of ice cream and cakes was served by young gentlemen, followed by a social hour. Mrs, Bielaski was present with her children, There were many vis- itors from other parts of the city, among them Rev. Mr. Van Arsdale and Wife, Mr. Joseph Van Arsdale and wife, Mr. E. G. Niles and wife, Mr. Oscar Bielaski, brother of the pastor, and Mrs. Niles, sister of the pastor, and Mr. Davis of the Epworth Leagues of District of Columbia. ——_—___. Damages for Larchmont. Today Fred’k T. Miller, a young horse- man, entered suit against Wm. T. Walker, claiming $10,000 damages for the ldss of his thoroughbred race horse, Larchmont. ‘The defendant is engaged in the brick bus- iness, and on the 17th of last October one of his men drove a cart, it is alleged, reck- lessly on the Long bridge against the plaintiff's horse, which was then s led to one of the Virginia race tracks. One of the shafts rced Larchmont, causing al- most instant death. The plaintiff states that the horse was werth $5,000, and had made for him $15,000, Plenty of Smoke. A lively blaze created a little excitement this afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock in South Washington. The box at 12th and Water streets was pulled, and from the volume of black smoke steadily rising an impression was created that one of the large warehouses that line the river front or perhaps the shipping at the wharves Such, however, was no . At the corner of Sth and I str southwest there stards a one-story frame house, which has been vacant for some time, but was formerly used as a shoe- maker's shop, which, it is believed, was set on fire, and all that now stands ate the thorouzhly charred frame posts and parts of the weather bearding. The loss is sup- posed to be about $75. John T. Given's coal yard was formerly on the site, which is the property of the John O. Evans tate. i a Children’s Guardians. Miss Katherine Trescott has been ap- pointed a member of the board of chil- dren’s guardians to fill the unexpired term of Miss Harriet B. Loring, who resigned. % : sonfoodondonronioeteeteeteetoeteeteesesteatea Strong Nerves ‘ou called in the interest of twood, who wishes to wear the uniform of an army chaplain,” sug- Seo = $ THE GRAPHOPHONE SUIT. Judge Green Desires to Hear the Case on Its Merits. A dispatch from Trenton, N. J., published in New York yesterday, stated that Judge Green, in the United States court, had re- fused to grant the injunction sought by the American Graphophone Company restrain- ing the Edison Phonograph Company from operating under the Edison patents; that similar suits were brought in New York, Ohio and other states, and that the decis- jon of the United States court adverse to the plaintiff will, it ts thought, govern the decisions in other states. The American Graphophone Company, whose main office is in Washington, states that the publica- tion in question is untrue in almost every particular, and is believed to have been in- spired with a view of misleading the pub- lic. Judge Green, the company explains, denied a motion made by the American Graphophone Company for a preliminary injunction against the United States Pho- nograph Company, a subordinate of the Edison Phonograph Company—not the Edi- son Phonograph Company—the denial of the motion being merely that the case might be heard on its merits after testi- mony on both sides. The decision in no way, the graphophone people say, affects other suits pending, nor the merits of this suit. In the main case of the American Graphophone Company against the Edison Phonograph Company, in the same court, the Edison company has interposed a plea of license under the graphophone patents, thus practically, it is claimed, admitting the validity of those patents. This plea is to be argued in Trenton next week. The publication in question also states that the effort on the part of the American Grapho- phone Company was to restrain the Edison company from operating under Edison pat- ents. The Edison company owns the Edi- son patents, and, therefore, has a right to use them. The object of the suits is, it is said, to prevent the Edison company from infringing graphophone patents, without which, the graphophone company claims, no practical talking machine can be made. The grip of a Washington and George- town car broke and choked in the slot at 10 o'clock last night, and it required half an hour to clear the track. es Carriages at Auction. The brougham, victoria, pair black horses, with necessary harness, ete., the property of Gen. T. G. Pitcher, will be sold at Sloan's, 1407 G street, tomorrow at 12 m.— Advertisement. ee The Spanish Minister’s Sale. Some rich hangings, bric-a-brac, plated ware, and fine wines, belonging to the Spanish minister, will be sold at Sloan's, 1407 G street, tomorrow, at 1 o’clock.— Advertisement. ERELY to maintain our reputation doesn’t content us— To stand still means to be left behind—Hence— to add to the repute we hold so dear—we must con= tinue to improve—This Spring we have better stuffs—better trimmings— better cutting—better making—better style—bet- ter everything. Dependable Business Suits to-order as low as S10. —exclusively. Merrz AND Merzz, Who'll make ‘em to fit you, 906 F St. N. W. ‘Tailoring— EQUITY TO LABOR. Last Lecture in the Winter School of Ethics. The winter School of Ethics closed yes- terday with a lecture by Mr. Wm. M. Sal- ter of Philadelphia, on “The Moral Ferces in Dealing With the Labor’ Prob- lem.” This was the nineteenth lecture given in the course. The experiment of a winter session of the school has been a success. The attendance has been large and the interest manifested approves the undertaking. At the close of the lecture a rising vete of thanks was given to all the lecturers of the course. The fourth sum- mer session will be held ‘at Plymouth, Mass., beginning July 8, and continuing five weeks. Among those who are down for papers and addresses from this city are Commissioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright, Commissioner of Education W. J. Harris, oe Prof. Adolph Cohn, Columbian Univer- sity. U. S. DENTAL ASSN, COR. 7TH AND D N.W. —— Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: George Butler ané Elizabeth Gibson; Henry J. Taylor and Fannie B. Jackson; John Walker and Evlina Diggs: Matihew Cunningham and Rosetta Smith; Samuel Taylor ard Harrict E, Armstrong: Lester W. Burton of CJyde, N. Y., and Mrs. Mary E. Clapp of Baltimore, Md.; Leonida H. Hall and Fannie Harris; Pink- ney B. Guyer of Harrisburg, Va., and Bes- sle E. Bennington of Grottos, Va.; Theo- dore A. Dixson and Ada Musteau. Dentistry has becn revolutionized by the Association system. A corps of expert erators, cach werking at the thing he can do best; every appliance to save time =nd pain; @ large busi it a small proft—this ex- plains ct Painless extracting, 50c.; fillings, 750. up; gold crowns, $7.00: BIST teeth ga PF Consultation costs nothing. ja30-tt @ Seioitnetntntetng AMUSEMENTS. agree OPERA, Matinee. Beecham’s Pills are for biliousness, biliows head- ache, dyspepsia, heartburn, torpid liver, dizziness, sick headache, bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue, loss of appetite, sallow skin, etc., when caused by constipa= jertens, Shuster. SATURDAY MAINE y MARTHA SATURDAY NIGHT—GRAND DOUBLE BILL, Cavalleria Rusticana And _the complete opera of Rigoletto. . % Py ° Gnille and the entire company appearing, tion; and constipation is the | U""" Prices_3i-30,'s eae most frequent cause of ail of them. Go by the book. Pills toc. and 25c. a box. Book free at your druggist’s or write B. F. Allen Co., 365 Canal St., New York. ANNUAL SALES MORE THAN 6,000,000 BONES. CITY ITEMS. BW NATIONAL THEATER. EIGHTH ANNUAL TOUR OF MR. E, H. SOTHERN This (Friday) Evening. Capt. Lettarblair. Saturday night--Mr. Sothern’s first success, The Highest Bidder. Next week—Hoyt’s “A Black Sheep.” ats sellin. Also Matinee Tomorrow-« Low Price for Fine Wines. fore. The Port is rich, crusty, four years old. The Sherry is sun dried, or cured, pale, mellow, very excellent. We will place 5 bottles on sale tomorrow at 3 pottle. Ciaret. Burgundy, 20c. bot., or $2.25 doz. We warrant the quality. Our Rye Whisky, 7Ue. qt., equals any at $1. Holland Gin, We. bot. P. R. WILSON, 94 7th n.w.1 Highly recommended, medicinally pure Kentucky Whiskies, 75e., $1 and $1.25 per qt. bottle, according to age. M. Metzger We heve just bousht a large lot of Call- a A. PARLORS, 1409 N.Y. ‘ines a 7 ri < MIGHT (rida ‘clock, a talk on fornia Wines at a price less than ever be i Woe oe ee ee a es al Museum. “Admission free and the public in ine vited. t ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Sunday, March 31, Grand Concert Co., 417 7th. 1 BY THE Butter, Butter, Butter! Finest Elgin and Broad un Creamery Butter, reduced to| Washington Saengerbund. pound. M. Metzger Co., 417 7th. 1t* ne — ADMISSION ......20.005 mib2s-3t AMUSEMENTS. Seven New Subjects ———— —have been added _to the attractions on the wonderful Kin Beautiful Roses. Gude's hot houses in Anacostia contain the finest Rose Gard-n in the vicinity of Washy 2 oninass ington. The most exquisite buds grown here- See Sooke Back Dance. abuts are grown there. Prices, Ste, a Sandow’s Posings. a up. — Beffalo Bill's Bucking Broncho. A. Gude & Bro 5 aes “Eccentric Dance,” by Bertha War- = 3 John W. Wilson. mh23-12d aaa ‘A Dentist Seene. ETZEROTT SM ‘On the Kinet * wy 8 dancers of the y rl Troupe, with full orchestral ac- — companiment. <raphophone—"Carnival FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 29, Mr. Bernard . Stavenhagen, PIANIST, AND 9, 2 39 *sWho’s Triiby ———— -»y _ the erle ed artist, Quinn—his —— 1 ‘st parody—can now be heard on “CREDIT IS OUR CREED!” There’s sound sense in this. Money {8 worth what it'll buy. GOOO0 2 @ Depend upon pure, rich, red, nourishing, 2 % strength-giving blood. The nerves derive yi tony sal the) Parra Capes & their sustenance from the blood and when Mattings—Draperies—Baby Carriages 2x, é they are weak it is because they do not re- —Refrigerators you see ft to select. =} ceive the nourishment needed. The true So it is worth as much as money—is >? $ cure for nervousness will not be found in money to anybody who has a house- a sSoteonnonsrtinstestestertontesseetesteset e or sedative compounds. These only ay the symptoms. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Removes the cause by purifying and enrich- ing the blood, giving to it just, those qual- ities which are demanded for’ the proper support of the nervous system. Hundreds of women who once suffered fsom nervons- write that they have taken Hood's Sarsaparilla and nervousness has disap- peared. This was because Hood's Sarsa-" parilla purified their blood. ness, HOOD'S PILLS act harmoniously with Hood's Sarsaparilla. 25e, ae a as ee te a a eens Sesto T Set cece Seton Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking pow- Ger. Highest of all in leavening atrength.—Latest U. S. Govera- ment report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N. ¥. sSesfontontoctoatoeteatoateetentosteetontonseetostonte fonts ee eet % % Sosoeosees SMES BAD COMPLEXIONS, Pimples, blackheads, red, rough and oily skin and hands, dry, thin and falling hatr, and s{mple baby blemishes are prevented and cured by CUTICURA SOAP, most effective skin-purifying and beautity- ing soap in the world, a8 well as purest and sweet- est of toilet and nursery soaps. Sold throughout Merteoteotis peso tnodin setiodio tae eet deot eo eo teotioy ie Seietreeinn intents hold want and hasn't the ready cash to spare. Time 4s a lever. The long- er the leverage, the easier the weight fs lifted. We'll give you all the time you want in which to pay. Just a little each week or month— Ore with no notes to sign—no interest to @ be tacked on. @ House & Herrmann, © 917,919, 921 and 923 7th St. 636 Mass. Ave. eee OSOOS S08 SE 8866 © {We'd Like You {To Compare es > ‘Any other Sewing Machine on the market with the STANDARD RO- RY SHUTTLE.” Then you'll see why it was awarded gold medals and diplomas at the world’s fair— why competent jrdges pronounced it the finest machine in the world. The leading tailors and dressmakers SPSS e world. prefer it to all others, because it's sees rE specdier—makes less noise—and lasts Ruptured? == Se uptureds —— CFThe only reliable, low-price If so, the ret ‘Truss and scientific ad- ——— machine_is_‘“The Paragon’ "8 justment are perative. We have the Aestment are woperative,, We tare the | J Standard SewingMch.Co. 8c Satisfaction guaranteed or JAMES H. FIL Manager, money refunded. Private parlors, Surgical Department, Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy uth and F Sts. mh20-14d LUSBURY’S BES Is ‘Than all Better Others, “The unlyersal verdict.”” Absolutely no better flour made. Pillsbury’s Best is the Best. Ng 602 9TH ST. (Masonic Temple). mh28-284 CNS GE GS SO Se Ce He SES NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR Electric Fans. SUMMER WILL SOON BE HERE. Electricity furnishes the coolest, cleanest and cheapest Ught and a sure, ‘safe and stable power. See practical application of Electric Motors on large scale at New Corcoran Art Gallery. If you want Incandescent or Are lighting or power telephone us. UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHTING CO., Tel. No. 77. ott B13 14th st. n.w. H and H. ‘The latest and best. Try it. It cleans silks, laces ard the finest fabrics with- Cleans car- pets and painted woodwork. Ask your grocer for it. cut injury. Removes grease and paint. mb22-7t* Keep Your Clothes On Longer by letting us repair them. We MEXD EVERYTHING, and can save you money. We are constant!y making new weekly and monthly contracts for bachelors’ and family mending. Can't we make one with you? UNIVERSAL MENDING €O., Room 4, 1114-1116 F st. n.w. mh23-7d eee ae u raphophene. Columbia Phonograph Co., o19 Pa. Ave. RAND OPERA HOUSE, EDWARD H. ALLEN, Manager. Evening at 8, Saturday Matinee at 2. ©. B. JEFFERSON, KLAW & ERLANGER’S Country Circus. FOR MATINEE—CHILDREN Jean Gerardy, ‘The wonderful young Violincellist. PRI T5e., $1.00 AND $1.50. Scats now on sale at Metzerott’s. mb25-5t* An Evening In Iceland. GRAN’ 'CCESS. t: WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY CORPS, At ir Armory, GRAND OPERA HOUSE, MARCH 18 TO APRIL @ The large hall bas been transformed into an ice palace, Mluminated by thousands of electric lights, making the grandest spectacle ever ex- hibited. Grand promenade concert every evening. Special 29-20 (Reserved Seats) EE matince Saturday foi ladies and children at 2. GREAT CIRCUS PERFORMANCE. SS ee: April 1, 2, 3-BEERBOHM TREE. FONDERLAND, = ALIST CHURCH, April 4, 5, 6—Rice’s 1492. FRIDAY ENESIAG: MARCH 2, 3 mh28 LECTURE BY JOHN P. CLUM, = a mes = Tilustrated by > Stereopticon V 5 RAND OPERA HOUSE. Gorgeous scenery: thrilling’ stories from the EDWARD H. ALLEN, Manager. lecturer's own experience; the Alamo cod Ite eginning, ot terrible and roman! story; ie mysterion ibree, mebts, beginning, Monday, April 1. Spe-| iq dwellers; the inarvels of the Great Deserts ere aE 6 the big trees; the orange groves; the sublime and enchanted’ Yosemite the old missions, which the pathetic story o} Helen Hunt haye made Smmortal: the Yellow= stone Park; the Garden of the Gods. TA tour of a year, without leaving home, through the grandest and wildest scenery on the majestic, mountains; ead 707 G ST. NW. Metzerott Music Hall. ae ‘ = Matinee Knights of Pythias Join Fair, COMMENCING APRIL 1, CLOSING THE 13TH, AT Odd Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street northwest NEW ATIRACTIONS EVERY EVEN! Se: mh?’ Free Exhibit of Water Colors. This charming collection of water col- ors by celebrated artists will remain on exhibit In our rear gallery The coliveti: Julian mps April 3. Wednesday Evening German Military Band. 45 ARTISTS, SOLOISTS AND EXPERT MUSICIANS. Appearing in the original unltorm of the Germax Emperor's body guard (4 different head-dresses). on tickets, 50c. Single admission, 10c. HUGO WEEGE, Director. Prices, 50c., 75e. and $1. Seats now on sale at Metzerott’s, PROF, SHELDO: 25 per ceat discount Jal-tf For the balince of the season. BANJO AND GUITAR CORRECTLY TAUGHT BY note or simplified method; $7 per quarter; 13 years’ experience; perlors from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. GEORGE DRAGER, 934 K_n.w.mh23-6r* VIRGINIA JOCKEY | CLUB SPRING MEETING, 1895. Opening Day, Monday, March 18th. mh28-6t Lamsure; H. J. Haris: “Spr Hoeber: ‘Marine Scene,” by ‘A. T. Bunner. Do aot fail to see this exhibit. VEERHOFPF’S a Galleries, 1217 F St. KRAEMER'S 33-DAY European Tour, $195. Sailing July 4, visiting Rotterdam, Hagne, — Schevenin: Antwerp, Brussels, Paris, Ver- — sailies, London, York, Edenburgh and Glas- —— gow. “All expenses paid, $195." Book early — for desirable berths, “Cathedral, BONA aE Tee a Ave Ed Sra) saa Waa ak KK ERSANS nis WEER, ~ DAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. JOHN F. FIEL BEST HORSES IN TRAINING ENGAGED. DRAWING CARDS SIX RACES EACH DAY. FIRST RACE, 2:30 P.M. Special trains, running direct to grand stand, Ard will leave Gth st. station at 1:30 and 2 p.i. STANTON ABBOTT, Champion Light-weight of ‘England. $25 to any one in Lis class whom he fails to best RATES OF ADMISSION LADIES, TLEMEN, $1.00. 50 CENTS. in” four rounds. Objectionable characters will Itively exe Next week~Martin Julian's Australian Noveity | ,O;J°omule Srdiateet tnt Company. mahi25-6t 2 estore E. E. DOWNHAM, 2 AND Sic. H. D. McINTYRE Presi J Mathhees Ti hur. and Sat. Hee Washington's” Favorite. Family = Resort. STEAME -ACALESTER Tomb of Washington, MAIL. STEAMBOAT Freight Train, with Iluminated Caboose. rept. Sunday SUINENT WEEK, N.'S., WOOD, returning Pri ND TRIP mh25-6t Admission to grou Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupom, for eale at wharf and at hotels. ELEGANT CAFE ON STEAM THE TOURNAM legory. Tableaux,choruses and dialogue by the Jr.C. E. Society of Eastern Presbyterian Chureh, At | Will also make river landings as far as Glymort, Masonic ‘Temple, 9th and F n.w., FRIDAY, March | stopping for frelght und passengers both ways, 29, at 8 p. ssion, 25c. Reserved seats, | For charters, etc., apply at office of Steamcr Mac= B0c, mb27-3t | alester. (27-11 L, L, BLAKE, Capt.