Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1895, Page 12

13 LOOAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Grand Opera House.—Mr. Richard Mans- feld in “Arms and the Man.” New National ‘Theater—Roland Reed in “The Politicisn.’ Academy of Musie.—"A Green Goods Man.” Butler’s Bijou Theater.—“The Pay Train.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—The City Bports. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 ennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- jon of the Kineto-Graphophone. Odd Fellows’ Hali, 7th between D and E treets northwest.—Knights of Pythias joint Fair. ——— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mt. Vernon at 10 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortrzss Monroe at 7 p.m. ————_— STRAUSS’ HOME-GROWN FLOWERS SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT MASONIC TEMPLE FLOWER STORE, 0 F STREET, THOMAS CIRCLE FLOWER STORE. CENTER M’K’T. STALLS, 463 TO 468, AT EASTER SALE CUT FLOWERS AT! 1216 . STREET. Men's Derby and Fedora Hats, latest styles and colors, $1, $1.60 and §2—great Yalues. Soft Hats, S0c. up. Boys’ Hats, 25c. io $1. A. T. LEWIS, 435 7th’ st. pie ee ted I. C. U. Whisky. Finest on earth for fam- ily and medicinal use. Sold everywhere. Richard & Co., Wholesale Distributors. FOR EASTER SUNDAY And in ‘the mean time order your Ice Cream here, We serve it in Meringue Shells—egg shaped. Filled, $1 and $1.50 @ozen. Delicious Home-made Cake, 40 and @0c. each. Fussell's, 1427 N. ¥. ave. YOU'LL HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HOME After we Paper it with our Rich, Stylish Paper. Only $2 up. NOLTE, 810 9th st. IF WE FAIL to please you with the neat- ness, accuracy and style of our PRINTING, you can’t be pleased. SHEIRY, 623 D st. ——_-+---— Duffy’s Pure Malt Whisky, S5c. Charles Kraemer, 735 7th st. n.w. A DAINTY BASXET OF HUYLER’S— Makes a most acceptable Easter present. See the beautiful display at the store, cor- ner 12th and F streets. Out-of-town orders, by mail and express, should be left early to Insure care in packing. CITY AND DISTRICT. Epworth League Delegutes. At a recent meeting of the Epworth League of Wrugh M. E. Church the fol- lowing delegates were elected for the con- yention at Philadelphia. the coming May, 26th to 20th: Mrs. M. M. Mitchell, Miss Maud E. Turner, with the following alter- nates, Mr. H. O. Hine and John Groff. ———— Colored Progress at Atlanta. The commissioners who will represent the colored people of the Disirict at the Atlanta exposition next fall met at the First Baptist Church last night to con- sider the best means by which the ma- terial and Intellectual advancement of their race might be exhibited. Varlous sugges- tions were made and discussed and the subject will be further considered at fu- ture meetings. There was a full attendance of the ten commissioners, who are Prof. Jesse Lawson, president; T. L. Jones, E. E. Cooper, Henry E. Baker, C. A. Fleetwood, A. F. Hilyer, Mr. 1. H. Merriweather, Hugh M. Brown, Geo. W. Cook and J. E. Johnson. —— Horses Were Burned. A large stable on Water street, between 12th and 18th streets southwest, owned by Messrs. Johnson and Wimsatt, and oc- cupied by Johnson Brothers, was destroy- ed by fire shortly after 9 o'clock last even- ing, and with it thirteen horses and a large quantity of hay and feed. The flames, which are supposed” to have originated from a lighted gas jet, were discovered by the watchman employed about the prem- ises, who turned in an alarm from box 416. Policemen Marshall and Robinson were s00n at the scene, and sted in turning loose the many animals quartered in the structure. It was necessary for the fire department to use its utmost endeavors to prevent the flames spreading to the great piles of lumber standing near the stable. ‘The entire loss is estimated at $5,000, while the property was Insured for but $1,000. ———— Carroll Institute Dramatic Club. The Carroll Institute Dramatic Club has been prevailed upon to reproduce its pro- Nounced success “Still Waters Run Deep.” The club will be assisted in the production by the Carroll Institute Orchestra. The play will be rendered in its entirety by the following well-known amateurs: Mr. Ed J. Walsh, Mr. J. Travis Cocker, Mr. Percy Leach, Mr. John J. Nolan, Mr. Con T. Daly, Mr. Wm. 8. McCarthy, Mr. John Pearson, Miss Anita Hendrie and Miss Helene Lack- aye, the stage being under the able direc- tion of Mr. James Mahony. The same cast gave the entertainment to a crowded house before, and the performance has been pro- nounced by the best professional critics as one of great merit. The personnel of the company is a sufficient guarantee that the performance to be given on April 18th will be such as to gain new laurels for the par- ticipants. a bottle. ee Patrick Coffee’s Will. The exemplified copy of the will of the late Patrick H. Coffee, dated November 8, 18), and probated in Tennessee, March 4, 1895, filed here yesterday, bequeaths to Bettie Smithson, a niece, premises Nos. 6 P street, Georgetown; No. treet northeast, No. 314 Ist street Wi9 and 1021 7th street to Hallie M. Coffee, Leila Lewis Reams, i with remainder ildren of tne last two; Nos. 1220 17 Linden street, and a half interest apitol street, to be sold to debtedness on the other property. ‘Fo James §. Colville of Atlanta, D. F. Wallace, : Capt. Thomas’ E M. Reams is named as ex > Charged Infidelity. Judge Hagner has granted Ada L, a dl- vorce from Warren C. Brundage, giving the wife the custody of the child and the right to apply for alimony. In her petition for the divorce Mrs. Brundage stated that they were married here December 12, 1889, and lived togetaer u March 28, 1501. rged her husband with infidelity. — Wants the Property. A bill In equity was flied yesterday af- ry against a colored attorney, to recover 3 1820 Vermont avenue. aumsts While the he Thomas incumber property oving to eject her. She asks ined from so doing, and given the benetit of the original The Present Jo: tatus of Labor. Nimmo, jr., will deliver a the p ent status of labor or- ons before the National Statistical Columbian College this immo has made a study of uany years and will give lecture. Mr. paper on . Andrew Devine and R. im Grome: lein of this cfty were yesterday elected s of the board of directors of the hophone Company in the re- n under the agreement of con- soli lation with the Columbia P. honograph took the place ur 1 of this ci G Hall of Presid ten; vice'p Yerk; treasure ton; secretar ton. Bond of s. J. Bell of Washing- ank Dorian of Washing- — To Baltimore and Return $1.25 via B. and 0. R. R. On ail trains, April 18 and 14, good to nee turn until 1th, 81.25 MANUAL TRAINING FOR GIRLS Views of One of the Women School Trus- tees. She is in Favor of Kindergartens and Practical Education for the Young. Mrs. Louise Reed Stowell and Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the recently appointed wo- men members of the board of school trus- tes have qualified and are expected to make their first appearance at the board meeting this afternoon, From now on their Influence in educational matters in the District will be watched with great in- terest. Both these ladies live in handsome homes and are evidently accustomed to the comforts and luxuries of life. Mrs. Stow- ell lives at 2803 14th street, ard Mrs. Ter- rell is a resident of Le Droit Park. A Star reporter called upon both of the new school trustees to learn something of their views on educational matters, for, as the appearance of women in school work is an innoyation in this city, whatever they might have to say should be of interest. Mrs. Stowell said that under some circum- stances she would be very glad to express her views, but that at present, not having yet attended a meeting of the board, she rerio felt at liberty to discuss the mat- er. Mrs. Terrell, whose connection with edu- cational work, especially among the col- ored people, qualifies her to speak with some authority on the subject, talked in- terestingly on what she hoped might be accomplished in the future in educational methods. In the course of her conversa- tion she laid special stress upon the need of kindergartens everywhere for all chil- dren. Especially is this need felt in the case of the colored children of the Dis- trict. For Kindergarten Methods. “The importance,” she said, “of starting little ones on the right track as early as Hossible Is too self-evident and universally acknowledged to be discussed. The more unfavorable the environments of children the more necessary it is that steps be taken to counteract the baleful influence upon the innocent victims. Crowded into alleys, many of them the haunts of vice, few, if any, of them in a proper sanitary condition, and most of them destructive to mental and moral growth, as well as to healthful physical development, thousands of our children have a wretched inherit- ance indeed. Statistics snowing the large proportion of youthful law-breaKers appall and dishearten us. But the cause {s not dif- ficult to find. Is there any wonder that crimes and misdemeanors should multiply when the homes from which these youthful criminals come are taken into considera- tion? Have you ever made a tour of the alleys and settlements of colored people, who are frequently relegated to the most noisome sections permitted by the. govern- ment? If you have,- you have seen the lit- tle ones fairly drinking in the pernicious examples of their elders, from whom alone they learn the lessons of Hfe. Remember, too, that the majority of these future citi- zens are instructed neither by precept nor the practice of those whom they naturally imitate in purity and goodness—it makes one shudder at their future. How much it would mean to these childrey, if every day they came in contact with ihtelligence and respectability! The good accomplished by establishing kindergartens tn this city cannot be estimated. “In a few years, I venture to stae, there would be a marked decrease in-~crime. As icng as the evil nature alone is encouraged to develop, while the higher and_ nobler qualities of these little ones are dwarfed and deadened by the very atmosphere which they breathe, and from which they have no chance ef escape, the negligent, pitiless public is really responsible for the results. Let us establish kindergartens. Where is the money ceming from? This question will be easily answered, when- ever proper interest in the welfare of the District is aroused and sustained. I have too much faith in human nature to believe that a thoughtful, provident ard charitable people will rail to inaugurate a movement which will redound so much to the good and glory of the District, as well as to the mental and moral growth of multitudes of helpless little ones who can look to them alone for assistance. Manual Training for Girls. “As to my views on industrial work, I have only to say that I shculd give some kind of a trade to each and every young woman who graduates from our public schools. There are at present about 300 girls in the High School; of this number it is possible for a hundred, perhaps, to re- ceive appointments as teachers. What is to become of the other 200, with so many averues of industry closed against them on account of their color? To be sure, it is possible for them to learn the dressmak- er’s trade, but they cannot all make a liv- ing at dressmaking. “I venture to state that it would be im- ple to find a first-class millinery es- ishment to which a colored girl would be admitted as an apprentice. So I might go on multiplying examples of the disabili- ties under which our young wcmen labor. “The conciusion of the whole matter is simply this: Let the public schools equip our young women with trades, which they can acquire nowhere else. Let our girls be instructed in all the occupations in which women may engage. The dignity of labor I should preach in season and out, making it a cardinal principle of my ‘eal system. All young women who have not a pronounced leaning toward teaching should be urged to learn a trade at the beginning of the High School course. One study in the curriculum should be dropped in order to allow the pupil to devote more time to the chosen trade. A certificate or diploma should be given to the pupil when the pre- scribed course in the industrial department had been completed. The day is not far distant, I hope, when the public schools of the District shall afford our young women ortunity of becoming first-class mil- , dressmakers, scientific cooks and proficient artisans in whatever industry they may selec —_——-__ American. Turf Congress. The American turf congress meets in Memphis today, when the committee on rules will submit its report. The following racing associations will be represented at the meeting: New Louisiana Jockey Club, Little Rock Jockey Club, Cumberland Park Association of Nashville, New Memphis Jockey Club, New Louisville Jockey Club of St. Paul, Kentucky Association of Lexington, Over- land Park Association of Denver, Latonia Jeckey Club, Cincinnatt Jockey Club, Chi- cago acing Association (Hawthorne Park), Chicago Fair Grounds Association (Ha lem) and the Saratoga Racing Association. It is expected that applications for rein- statement will be made by associations that have been suspended for violation of the rule in regard to eae racing. Home Industry. Since the firm of Johann Hoff of Berlin fcrmed a syndicate with their agents, the Eysner-Mendelson Company of New York, to erect a plant in the United States for the manufacture of the celebrated Johann Hoft's Mait Extract in 1802 the sale of the article here has increased enormously, and it has become a standard commodity on the American market. The plant erected is one of the best equipped of its kind, and has a capacity nm out nearly 10,000,000 bottles an- The article manufactured here is In every way superior to the one formerly imported, as the machinery and equipment of the plant is of the newest and best and the material used of the choicest. This only proves that anything under- taken in the United States is always on a larger and more elaborate scale than in the old country, even with an article which was originated abroad nearly fifty years 8g. ene $1.25 to Baliimore and Return via B. and 0. R. BR. On Easter Sunday. = a J. Jay Gould’s—Easter baskets, &c.—Advt. = Postponed trustees’ sale of two frame dwellings, 16 and 18 8th street southeast, will take place tomorrow at 4:30 o'clock p.m. See advertisement. Ripans for dyspepsia. Druggists. Advertisement. —__—_ ’Tis Not What You Make, but What you save by buying our 5-lb. boxes of fancy creamery butter at $1.40. James BE. Oyster, 000 Pa. ave—Advt. 50c.— THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1895—TWELVE PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. Grand Opera House.—Mr. Richard Mans- figid and stock company presented “The Scarlet Letter,” a dramatized version of the great American novel, at the Grand Opere House last night, dnd, as usual with Mr. Mansfield’s work, it was well done, for in all his assumptions of character, very little may be said in dispraise. ‘The Scar- let Lettez” on a rainy night is adding tears to tears, but Mr. Mansfield rather likes this accumulation of shadows, and seems to Play with finer intensity than under what might be considered more favorable cir- cumstances. He lets no gleam of sunshine come into the whole course of the tearful tragedy, and the curtain goes down in a shadow not less gloomy than that in which it rises, upon a scene in which puritanism and the pillory stand shoulder to shoulder -egainst an erring woman. Mr. Mausfield is fortunate in his support, and particularly 80 in Mrs. Cameron-Mansfield, whose Hes- ter Prynne, so touched the audience that her offending became almost a virtue. The audience was small beyond the orchestra chairs, but it was critical, and it was ap- preciative, such an audience as Mr. Mans- field can do his best work for. Tonight, “Arms and the Man.” New National Theater—The appearance of Roland Reed always carries with it an assurance of something substantial as well as amusing, and in his new play, “The Politician,” which he presented at the National lust night, he has one of the best pleces he has ever produced. The play, as suggested by the title, deals with American election methods. The authors, David Lloyd and Sydney Rosenfeld, have found in the subject an abundance of material for comedy and for the development of an interesting plot. The company is one of exceptional efficiency, every member af- fording capable support to Mr. Reed’s im- Personation of Josiah Limber. Limber has all the shrewdness and enthusiastic con- fidence of the professional political work- er and a genial nature, which makes him popular not only with the characters in the story, but with the audience. Miss Isadore Rush portrays the twentieth century girl with a chic of costume and a vivacity of manner which leave an impression in the mind of the auditor which is both enduring and pleasant. The company is very evenly balanced, the star having the discrimina- tion to present the work as a play and not as a ba¢kground to the single character which he assumes. THe company respond- ed to a curtain recall after the third act, and Mr. Reed yielded to the demand for a speech and made.a brief, very happy and humorous expression of thanks to ‘the audience for its manifestations of approval. of Music.—‘A Green Goods triple extract of laughter,” was given tts introduction to a Washington audience last night at the Academy. As its name would indicate, it is a travesty farce-comedy with the “green goods man” and his bunco wiles as the string on which its appur- tenances are strung, such appurtenances being songs, dances and other specialties of a cognate kind. Mr. Paul Dresser 1s the central figure, and as a New York saloon keeper Tammanyized into a police judge he is supposed to be very funny. He Is as- sisted by several people of more or less talent. While there 1s In most of the play and its corollaries nothing out of the or- dinary, there is one feature, the sensation dance of Miss Edwina, which really is out of tho ordinary. There was singing by Miss Estee, Mr. John Parr, Ben Dillon and Misses Dinsmore, Fenton and Hawthorne, and Mr. Dresser presented a variety of parodies in the last act. There was a fair audience in attendance for a rainy night. Butler’s Bijou Tkeater.—Florence Bind- Jey, with her strong comedy-drama, “The Pay ‘Train,” entertained a large audlenc> at Butler's Bijou iast night. Miss Bindley this year is supported by the strongest cast the play has yet had. One of the features of the production 1s the scenic effects. Dur- ‘ng tho performance Miss Bindley intro- duced several clever songs, and performed dexterously upon a number of musical in- struments. John Sheehan and Mart Rea- gan proved themselves clever comedians. Again tonight. It was announced last night that Man- ager Butler had secured, in connection with Ned Collier's “Cross Roads of Life,” which is billed for Easter week, the famous lightweight pugilist Jack McAuliffe, who will give exhibitions at every performance of his skill in a scientific assault at arms with tho champion lightweight of Wash- ington, Jack Bolen. These contests promise to prove entertaining. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The City Sports, acknowledged to be one of the best variety entertainments on the road, open- ed at Kernan’s last night to a big audience. With the exception of the curtain raiser, which is weak, the performance was first class in every respect. The Nelson Sisters, those marvelous acrobats, shared the honors of the evening with Jack Burke, the lightweight pugilist, and his wife, who gave an interesting exhibition with the box- ing gicves. A genuine boxing lesson was given on the stage, and all of the different blows, calculated to reduce an antagonist to a helpless conditien, weré explained, to- gether with the favorite blows of all the stars in the boxing world. The remainder of tho program was given up to good spe- cialties. Knights of Pythias Fair.—The Knights of Pythias joint fair at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th street northwest, opened its second week last night. During the first week the crowds were large, and quite a sum has already been raised to help defray the ex- penses which were incurred by the Knights of Pythias in entertaining the visiting Knights last September. Nearly all of the lodges of Odd Fellows and Knights in the city have.attended the fair and emptied their pocketbooks, while the J. B. Hender- son Drum Corps has rendered valuable and efficient service in acting as the escort for the different lodges, and rendering stirring selections in the hall. Harmony Lodge and Rathbone Temple booths have both been photographed and the pictures are now on sale, the two booths making quite a pretty corner in the hall. P. Q. Targarona has set up his wax works and they promise to be one of the attractions of the fair all this week. He makes some very droll figures and pretty flowers out of the wax which is in front of him in large pans. His stand last night was always besieged by the curious, who were anxious to see him at work. The Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs.—The con- cert by the Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs, which it was announced in yesterday’s Star would take place last eveninz, will occur text Monday evening at Metzerott Music Hall. The list of patronesses, which has already been printed in The Star, includes many ofWashington’s leading society ladies, and this, coupled with the excellence of the cluts, will induce a large number of music lovers to go to hear them. Both clubs, the glee and the banjo, are well up to the standard, and their coming to this city is leoked upon as an event in the world of college glee club concerts. The program which both clubs render will be of the best, and it is said that never before has the glee club reached the standard of excellence which it has attained this year. Last Lecture on Art.—The last lecture in the series upon “Art,” delivered by Prof. Langdon of Columbia University during the past two months, was given last even- ing in Waugh Chapel, and was one of the most interesting and instructive in the ccurse. Many of the lectures have been elaborately illustrated, and the practical manner in which Mr. Langdon has present- ed his subject, and the possibility of its application to every-day life and its re- quirements, before his audience has result- ed in placing them among the most attrac- tive and popular lecturers of the season, and owing to theis success it is probable that others will be given in the near fu- ture—upon other branches of the same tepic. 3 z sLoateagoetonteetoct ROYAL SosSonteesesfongeesestent rege eSeegergonsneseesees Sa a is as | BAKING | ;POWDER: Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking pow- Ger. Highest of all in leavening strength.—Latest U. 8. Govern- ment report. BOXAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N. ¥. See oD BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL The Plan to Securé a'New Home Meets With Favor. Superintendent Powell Thinks the District Building, Well. Adapted .for the Purpose. ‘The publication in The Star yesterday of a Proposition which is on foot to secure the present District buildmg as a home for the Business High School has attracted consid- erable attention throughout the city. The Business High School is at present located in the Miner building, corner of 17th and Madison streets. The building has long been regarded as not. the most de- sirable for the purpose, and efforts have been made in the past to secure @ more suitable home. So far these have failed, and now the prospect of getting a building which will answer the purpose for the time being, at least, is hailed with delight by the school authorities. In the last Con- gress the Senate passed an appropriation to provide a site and building for the Bus- iness High School, but the item was shut out in conference. The Miner school has but fourteen rooms, counting two in the basement, and they are not well arranged for a school of this na- ture. In the building which the Commis- sioners are now vacating, on the other hand, there is a possibility of twenty-one rooms, large and small, as they are needed. Superintendent Powell has made two visits of inspection to the building lately to see whether it is available for school purposes, and while no arrangement has been made with the owner or even discussed, Mr. Pow- ell is impressed with the desirability of the proposed change, and is heartily in favor of securing it, if possible. The lease on the Miner building expires July 1 next, and if the present District building were secured all the needed altera- tions could easily be made in time for the cpening of the next school year. Mr. Powell's Ideas. In conversation with a Star reporter this morning Supt. Powell said that, in his opinion, there is no comparison between the two buildings. “The principal obstacle in the way ts that of rental. We are now paying $2,250 a year for the Miner build- ing, while I understand that the Commis- sioners have been taxed $3,600 for the build- ing on Ist street. “The Miner building,” he continued, “is not well adapted for a business high school either In itself or by reason of its location. One objection to {t is its remoteness from the lines of street cars. Students who come by the 14th street line have three blocks to walk and those who use the Met- ropolitan road have to walk from Dupont Circle—no small consideration in winter or in rainy weather. On the contrary, prac- tically all the street car lines in the city either pass in front or within a block of the District building. By means of transfers pupils can come from almost any part of the District for one fare. Then it is a fact that the southern and southeastern parts of the city furnish a larger percentage of the students in this school than does the northwestern section of the city. It would be much more con- venient for those on Capitol Hill, Bright- Wood, Anacostia and other outlying sec- ions. Growth of High Schools. “I think that the District buflding could be altered without much difficulty, so as to provide a large room for an armory and one for a banking room, and still give sev- eral more school rooms than the Miner building. The latter butlding is inadequate, for the everage number of students now is 485, and there is every reason to believe that it will go beyond 500 next year. Besides this, its sanitary condition ts not all that might be desired and the ventila- tion is not of the best. One thing that people do not consider is the surprising growth of the High’Schools. I thought a couple of years ago that this had reached its maximum, and that the number of stu- dents, would ‘stop growing, except in pro- portion to the growth of the city. This is Dot the case, hewever; for it still keeps way in excess of the natural growth of the city, and we ought to have an eye for the future. ————— For the Defendant. The Jury in the case of John B. Bottineau against Francis W. Crosby returned a ver- dict this morning in favor of the defendant. This was a case in which the plaintiff, an Indian claim agent, claimed $10,000 dam- ages because of alleged malicious prosecu- tion in the fall of i891, when he was a guest at the defendant’s hotel. Mr. Botti- neau_was arrested upon the complaint of Mr. Crosby, but the Police Court dismissed the case. ae Reduced Rates on Royal Blue Line. The B. and O. R. R. will sell excursion tickets to Baltimore and return for all trains, including Royal Blue line 45-minute flyers, Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, good to return until Monday, 16th, at $1.25 for the round trip.—Advt. ———_—_ To Secure Home Decorations Attend the great sale of antique furniture, chima, curios, &c., at Sloa 1407 G st., to~ morrow, at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The collec- tion has been greatly admired by connois- seurs and lovers of the beautiful, Don’t fail to attend. No postpenement on ac- count of the weather.—Advt. —_.—__ Ripans for dyspepsia. Druggists. 50c.— Advertisement. “HOW can a dentist afford to do good work at such prices?” “A dentist can’t afford it, but SEVERAL dentists associated, each doing the work at which he is specially skilled—aided by most That costs nothing. Painless extracting, 0c. Filling, Tc. up. Best teeth, $8. Crowns, bridges, etc., at corresponding prices; estimates gladly given. Association, Cor. 7th and D N.W. apS-tt i WHAT CURES: PIMPLES. ‘The only really successfal preventive and cure of pimples, blackheads; red, rough hands, falling hair and baby blemishes s the celebrated CUTI- CURA SOAP, greatest ef skin purifiers and beauti- fiers, as well as purest: and sweetest of toflet and pursery scaps. Only preventive of clogging of the pores. Sold everywhere. + Candelabrum For Easter. Just the thing. We have them in 8, 4 or 5 lights. All styles, including the “Colouial,"" which is by far the latest, neatest and most popula. Prices guaran- tecd the lowest, quality considered. T1.Goldsmith&Son Cents QO For Eyeglasses —fitfed and guaranteed—just to introduce our op- tleal department. OPTICAL DEPARTMENT, -Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, apd-: zat AVE. ap6-14d llth and F sts, NATURE’S WISE PROVISIONS. Prof. Coville’s Lecture Upon the Dis- Le ooes tribution of Seeds. When the common witch hazel develops sufficiently to produce seed, the latter are borne in a capsule, which opens as the weather grows warm. So great is the pres- sure with which the capsule had retained the seed that when the latter is loosened it Pops out to a distance of fifty or sixty feet. In this way the growth of the witch hazel is spread in a prodigal manner. Prof. F. V. Coville of the Agricultural Depart- ment told about this before the National Science Club yesterday in a lecture on “The Natural Distribution of Seeds.” He recited many other interesting and remarkable incidents, ‘showing how nature provided for her own rehabilitation in vegetation. The common silver maple seed, he sald, was provided with wing-like attachments,which permitted it to be wafted by the wind to long distances. The seed of the milk weed were so light that they were carried miles by the breeze, while the Russian thistle Passes over the plains as far as a hun- dred miles a day, sowing seed wherever it rolls and tumbles along. Prof. Coville’s lecture was listened to with much pleasure by an appreciative audience. _—_——_— Y¥. M. ©. A. Educational Department. The closing exercises @f the educational department of the Young Men’s Christian Association will be held Monday evening in the hall of the association. Mr. Charles W. Needham will deliver an address and there will be musical and literary exercises. The work done by the various classes will be on exhibition. A banquet will be given on Wednesday evening of next week under the auspices of the ladies to the members of the classes. —— Small’s Easter Flowers. All the latest floral novelties in decora- tions and plants for Easter. Flowers to all points by express. J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and G sts., Washington, and 1153 Broad- way, New York.—Advt. ——_—.—_—_ x Ripans ‘for dyspepsia. Druggists." 50c.— Advertisement. 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, etc., when caused by constipa- tion; and constipation is the most frequent cause of all of them. Go by the book. Pills loc. and 25c. a box. Book free at your druggist’s or write B. F. Allen Co., 365; Canal St., New York. ANNUAL SALES MORB THAN 6,000,000 BOXES. No prices to-day. | ur window is but an ind-CQ YS= ofthe many bright things we have inside our store== couldn’t get ’em all in our EGS. No==we don’t se-CQUs, but we do" Eggs-ca Tailoring = E g le ‘S-clusively. Mearz AND Merrz, Who'll fit you or keep ’em, 906 F St. N. W. it ' SOOSOSES OHH OSOHS SESH OO OOSOD Cc. A. Muddiman, 614 12TH ST. Welsbach Gas Burner We fcrnish that extraordinary fine light. Put on, $2.25. — Ranges, in $13.00 TO $48.00. Every one connected and guaranteed. Gas Stoves, ‘Tho latest makes—a 2-burner, double heat, $1.60. with ; Beacon Drop Lights, With double burners and shade, 95c. 4 Gas Fixtures ‘And. all similar goods in the fullest va- riety end lowest prices. ©. A. MUDDIMAN, 614 12TH ST, ap6-48d POOSLSO ROSS SOSOPIIIP SPOILS SOD ODO OOS SOOO: 3 ti Hf i] Hi Ss sss a ss MAJESTIC: COOKING! RANGES Ss sas es Seeenaeetetontees Are absolutely unparalleled. By their unequaled construction and ar- rangement many weary hours of = labor and annoyance are saved the x housewife. conspicuous ad- : vantages are, 1 consumption of ease in management, largo ating power, Unifornilty and Guickness In bak.og,” wonderful: dura- Dility, and. GUARANTEED unbreak- able ‘qualities. With one in the Kitchen there 1s nothing lacking. as it adds ao atmosphere of refined social life to all the surroundings. Write for sample copy ‘Majestic Mustrated.”” Majestic M’fg Co., St. Louis, Mo. Sold by B. F. 1005, Penns: ASeegeaondongontenteetneseeseeseeseaenzens RUPTURED? We can treat your case more successfully than anybody els* in Washington, Expert in charge. Ul L T, E7Full line of Abdominal Supporters, fuel, Se eetetetenesieentetentecotetetonietet Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, 11TH AND F STS. N. W. apS-lid ures the Sick Guards the Well “Hood’s Sarsaparilla does not need any puffing. It recommends itself. It adapts itself to the sick and well alike. To the sick it fs one of the surest of cures. To the well it is tho best safeguard against sickness. My children prior to taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla were weak and puny. Two of them had catarrh. Hood's Sarsa- parilla cured them after I had tried other remedies without any benefit. I have been a DYSPEPTIO FOR TWENTY YBARS, And all the time have sought a remedy to give me relief, but in vain. My health was all broken down and I weighed but 112 pounds. ‘Since taking Hood's Sarsapatilla I have been built up in health and now weigh over 140 pounds, my usual weight.” D. F. SMITH, Justice of Peace, Mountain Creek, N. ©. Get only Hood's, because Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the Oniy True Blood Purifier Prominently In the public eye today. In- sist upon Hood's, and only Hood's. HOOD'S ee cure all liver ills, bilious- ness, headache. Bothesereoerees SPS CITY ITEMS. ’ “Look, Mamma.” “Little Rosebud.” Given away for one week only, com- mencing Monday, April 8, and continuing until Saturday, April 13, inclusive, a copy of our new Panel and a Special Present given with one pound of Thea-Nectar Tea or one pound A. and P. Baking Powder: We are giving Fancy China and Decorat- ed Cups and Saucers, Plates, 8-inch Pitch- ers, Majolica Pitchers, Rock Teapots, 7- inch Decorated Nappies, Plates, Mugs, Oil ‘ans, Sirup Jugs, Fancy Tumblers and Goblets, Wine Glasses and various articles, Your choice of the above given with one pound of Thea-Nectar Tea or one pound . and P. Baking Powder. Try our 38c., 85c. and 88c. Java and Mocha Coffees. They are noted for their aroma and delicious flavor. Best Granulated Sugar, 4c. Our own brand of Thea-Nectar Tea at 60c. per pound will equal any $1 per pound Tea to be had elsewhere. Checks given with every 25c. worth of ae Coffee, Baking Powder and Condensed All goods delivered free to any part of the city. Punctuality our motto. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., main stores 5U1 and 503 7th st. n.w. Branches: 1620 14th st. n.w., 3104 M st., Georgetown; 58, 59, 6) Center Market; 91 and 92 Western Market; 8 and 9 O Street Market, and 101 Northern Liberty Market. NEWTON H. BOWMAN, Manager. Telephone call, , B48. it ia ee J. Jay Gould's Easter Baskets, etc. apo4t ——— A Sore Throat or Cough, if suffered to progress, often results in an incurable throat or lung trouble. “Brown's Bronchial Troches” give instant rellef. peiaiciariees cis “Royal Glue” Mends Everything, 10c. jai2-eott ——— * Phillips’ Digestible Cocon. ‘The only cocoa with rich chocolate flavor. oc9-tuém J. Jay Gould’s Easter Novelties, cte. it AMUSEMENTS. You Can Buy Tickets — of us for all parts of the visitable world. Ocean tickets everywhere. 380 different tours. —— 82-day tour to Europe, all expenses paid, $195. W. P. VAN WICKLE, 1225 PA. AVE. ap9-Sd ————————— AMUSEMENTS. Yale Glee Banjo Clubs’ Concert, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 15, 1898, METZEROTT'S MUSIO HALL. PATRONESSES, _ Mrs. David J. Brewer, Mrs. Arnold Mrs. Henry B. Brown, Mrs. G. W. Mi Mrs. W. J. Boardman, Mrs. Wm. H. Ciszett, Mrs. John Dalzell, Mrs. B. M. Gallaudet, Mrs, John Hay, Mrs. James McMillad, Mes. Parker Mana, Mrs. T. B. M. Mason, Mrs. W. ©. Whit Mrs. E. O. Wolcott. eee Seats on sale at 1110 F st., Monday, April 8. ape-st GND OPERA HOUSE, =. Héward H. Allen, Manager EVERY SATURD, EVENING MATINED AT 8. AT 2. SPECIAL APPEARANCE OF Cir. Richard [lansfield. Presenting: TONIGHT WEDN! THuisbay. NAN'S i 'M THEATER. All this week. THB CITY SPORTS BIG SHOW, INCLUDING THE 4 Nelsom Sisters 4 ‘The Marvelous Female Acrobats. NEXT WEEK—THE FRENCH FOLLY CO.ap8-6§ Grange Camp Association of Northern Virginia. Chartered by the General Assembly of the State of Virginia, February 26, 1886, The Old Dominion Jockey Club will, until further notice, have racing on every, ESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY upon magnificent race course situate upon the | of the Grange Camp Association of Norther Virginia. $1,200 IN PURSES GIVEN EACH RACING DAY, Special train direct to the track from 6th stree® station at 1:30 p.m. G. R. TOMPKINS, ISAAC B. JONES, aps-tt Secretary. President, Re SS wa - ae Boe.” atinee Brices-“18, 25648, = (ou Matinees Tues. . Thurs. IS wax Florence Bindley Another Napoleon Exhibit Monday --in the rear gallery. roe eining, Monday, Wwe shall exhibit § Colored” Tiezzo-Tint En-« gravings. —ef Napoleon and J gt =e, such ehrated artists as re kK 0. P. red 8. Ariant ane see them. VEERHOFF’S Galleries, 1217 F St. apS-2td Me DD pot ACADEMY. Prices, 25, 50, 75e., $1.00. Wed. and Sat. Pops., 25c. and 50c., Reserved. Get in the Crowds and Forget Your Troubles. A GREEN GOODS MAN, ‘The Uproariously Funny Comedy, introducing PAUL DRESSER. Supported by a Big Company of Comedians, Sing- ers and Dancers. FUN FROM START TO FINISH. Next Week—GEORGE THATCHER AND CAR- ROLL JOHNSON’S MINSTRELS. ANNA EVA FAY—Sunday, April 14. Easter Flowers —Roses, Jonquils, Tulips, Violets, Carna- tions, and the tall, stately Easter Lilies— which will you choose? are here in abundance. Not priced high. A. Gude & Bro., ys: ap9-i24 apS-tt 1224 F ST. NEW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening. Wed. and Sat. Mat. MR. ROLAND REE 4s GEN'L JOSIAH LIMBER, in The Politician, OR THE WOMAN'S PLANK, By David D. Lloyd and Sydney Rosenfeld. Next Week—FANNY DAVENPORT in ber sump- tuous production of Sardou’s GISMONDA. apS-tf N4tionaL THEATER—EXTRA. MONDAY, APRIL 15, FANNY VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. DAYS U Bix Races Each Day. Special trains direct to grand stand from 6tl{ street station at 1:30 and 2 p.m. E. B. DOWNHAM, H. D. McINTYRE, Sper Secretary. Knights of Pythias Joi sin Fair, COMMENCING APRIL 1, CLOSING THE 13TH, AY = Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street northwest. ” xEW ATTRACTIONS EVERY EVENING. Season tickets, 50c. Single admission, 1c, mh27-12t PROF. SHELDON’S DANCING ACADEMY, ad 25 per cent discount i For the balince of the season. EXCURSIONS, TO MOUNT "ieuoH, Tomb of Washington, Daily (except Sundas), At 10,0-m-, returning by FANE, HOUND TIMP, 16. CENTS. Admission to ‘grounds, 25 cents. Tickets, with Mount Vernon adinission coupotiy for eale at wharf and at hotels. ELEGANT CAFE ON STEAMER. Win also make river landings as far as Gl stopping for freight und parsengers. both For charters, = spel iy at am 2 Ste: ee, Mi alester. panic 2 Jal-tt DAVENPORT [test sin inne ie win son’ aia 8 “assignee’s sale,” “fire sale’ or “reduction aut Sardou’s s GISMONDA. ‘They have learned the great lesson that ~mothing eters Cast, Headed by Melbourne TicDowell. Prices. 2.00, $1.50, $1.00, B0c., 25e. Sale opens Thureday morning apS-st Any subject on the Kinetoscope or Kinetographophone, Heretofore the whole set of Kineto- scopes have been linked and the price has been a quarter to see them sll. Now take your choice of any subject for five cents. Seven new attractions just added:—Chinese Laundry Scene; Else Jones’ “Buck Dance; Sandow's Posings; Buffalo Bill's Bucking Bron- cho; ‘Excentrie Dance,” by Bertha Waring and John W. Wilson; A Dentist Scene. On the Kinetographophone—which bas full orchestral aceompaniment—"Carnt- val Dance,” by three dancers of the Gaiety Girl Troupe. Hear that catchy song, “Who's Trilby” —as sung by Quinn on the Grapho- phone. Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pa. Ave. A SERIES OF Lectures To be given by PROFESSORS OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IN GASTON HALL, GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, For the Benefit of the Base Ball Association. T (admit one) aps.2t SINGLE Lectures begin at 8 o'clock. TUESDAY, MARCH 10-REV. D. J. STAFFORD, Professor of Elocution. Readings mi Various Authors. “RANK BAKER, Pro- Advantages and ‘rom @ Medical Standpoiut, “(ilustrated.) TUESDAY, APIUL 2—Re I. DEVITT, : The Planting t ‘Professor of Philc ogipanish, Freneh the Faith in ea and English. (i TUESDAY APIO) HUSTICE MF) MORRIS, Pro- fessor of Constitutional Law. The Rise and Fall of Mobammedanism. (llust'd.) mbl16-s&tust good is cheap.” We cater to them. We can't “98c.,"" but we can sell @ a Food shoe for ood shoe at $3.50, ‘aud we're willing to ) mateh sgalsst any i§5/ehos|ou the market, Only a few days left im which to buy your Euster shoes. a ilson, “Shoemaker for tender feet,"”” 929 F St. N.W. ap8-36d The First Pu rchase Of real estate has been the cornerstone many a fortune. Own Your Share of the Earth and get 1t where the climate ts healthy ag property increasing in value almost daily, Takoma Park Is six miles from the Capitol. and 400 us higher than Washington. Fare, six centy, $55.00 Secures a Jot 830x150. High Ground, ‘Two railroads—steam and electric. Cunningham, apé-8m 614 F ST. N. W. ' eaten ie Bate 0 et Just In Time For Easter, if you let us have your stk jes at once. We'll make them equal to aye cat, Ona be swell to ave that sult of yours pressed and cleaned. will bring our Wagon. L. H. POSEY, 1119 14TH 8T. aps-108