Evening Star Newspaper, April 24, 1895, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL ‘24, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. —h 18 : A PACIFIC BLOCKADE Local View of England’s Intentions Toward Nicaragua. THREE DAYS GIVEN FOR SETTLEMENT It is Believed That Payment Will Be Made. IN DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES —_+—___ A special cable dispatch to the New York Herald from Managua, Nicaragua, says: Commander Stokes of H.M.S. Royal Ar- thur, which is at Corinto with the Satellite and Wild Swan, arrived here this evening, and at the end of the conference, which only lasted ten minutes, handed the Nica- raguan minister of foreign affairs, M. Matus, Great Britain’s ultimatum. Minister Matus communicated with me and authorized me to cable to the Herald the substance of the ultimatum. It gives the government of Nicaragua three days in which to settle the claim made by Great Britain, failing which settlement England will blockade the port of Corinto and also Jand troops and occupy the city. A meet- ing of prominent Nicaraguans is being held now to decide upon a plan of action. The general opinion {s that Nicaragua will ar- range to pay the indemnity demanded by Great Britain. Everything is quiet in the capital. Men anxious to serve in case of resistance to the English demand are offer- ing themselves in large numbers. President Zelaya has cabled Lord Kim- berley, British secretary of state for for- eign affairs, asking him to defer hostile demonstrations until the proposition of compromise sent by Nicaragua through the Salvadorean minister in London can be con- sidered. Approaching a Climax. The London Chronicle says that the dis- patch of British men-of-war to Corinto shows that the Nicaraguan affair Is ap- proaching a climax. Nicaragua, it adds, obviously relies upon American sympathy, but surely if America takes .these small communities under her wing, she must see that they maintain international ob- servances. The Monroe doctrine {s proper enough in its way, but it will hardly pre- vent a European power, which is not de- strous of territorial aggrandizemevt,-from exacting reparation for insult and outrage. A Victoria, B. C., dispatch says: The rumor that the Royal Arthur, ‘he flagship of the Pacific squadron, is to bombard Corinto, Nicaragua, is not credited in naval circles here. Officers of the Nymphe say they heard the same thing at San Fran- cisco, and laughed at it. The Arthur is expected here shortly. A Pacific Blockade. The understanding in Washington is that the blockade will begin next Saturday, giv- ing Nicaragua three full days intervening to yield to the demands in every particular. There is good reason to believe that the de- mands will not be altered, reduced or com- promised in the slightest particular, one of the main purposes of Great Britain being to administer a lesson to Nicaragua, and indirectly to all southern republics, as to British methods of redress. The maneuver will probably be a “‘pa- cific blockade,” as heretofore explained, care being taken to bring Nicaragua's com- Merce to a standstill, and yet to leave for- eign commerce as free as ever. It is said, however, that Nicaragua's coast commerce is very small, so that Great Britain’s pa- cific blockade may develop into a more forcible moye in order to make it effective. Proposed Landing of Marines. ~ As to the landing of British marines at Corinto, which is now understood to be part of the program, it is stated’ by officials that this will not menace or endanger the interests of the United States or other for- eigners. The case of the British bombardment of Alexandria is cited to show the British policy toward foreigners at a threatened peint. In that case Great Britain wished to strike Egypt, but to do so she was com- pelled to injure some foreign interests at Alexandria. Notice was therefore given that foreign interests would be protected ‘with every precaution possible, and if they were injured as an incident to the attack, compensation would be made. Subsequent- ly the few foreign interests which suffered Were voluntarily remunerated by Great Britain, It is said the same policy will prevail at Corinto. Great care will be taken to pro- tect foreign interests, and should the lat- ter suffer indirectly they will be compen- sated for loss. Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British am- bassador, has not been advised by the home government as to the contemplated block- ade amd landing of troops. But in British circles this course has been accepted as certain for some time. Such assurances as Great Britain has given to the United States have been to Ambassador Bayard in response to inquiries. Attitude of the Administration. The apparent unconcern displayed by officers of the administration in regard to the critical state of affairs in Nicaragua is generally accepted as an indication that tkere is a satisfactory understanding in the matter between Great Britain and the United States. Great Britain has assured the United States that she has no designs upon Nicaraguan territory, and that its demands for reparation for recent insults will be enforced without affecting the rights and interests of the United States in any possible way. This statement is made on good authority as an explanation of the apparent indiffer- ence of the United States to the steps re- cently taken by Great Britain to enforce the payment of the Hatch indemnity of $75,000. In other words, Nicaragua must settle that affair without assistance from the United States. The recent movements of our warships show conclusively that this country does not prcpose to interfere in the matter. All the warships that were in_ the vicinity of Nicaragua, on the east side, were ordered home a few days ago with full knowledge that Great Britain pro- posed to take extreme measures with Nicaragua unless her demands were met. United States Interests Unprotected. United States interests on the west coast of Nicaragua are similarly unprotected. There are three British warships in the harbor of Corinto and no United States naval vessels anywhere in the vicinity. The nearest ships are the Alert, at Panama, and the Monterey, at Acapulco, Mexico. It is said positively at the Navy Department that neither of these vessels has been or- dered to Corinto. If such orders were giv- en they could not be executed by either vessel under four days. The Monterey is proceeding slowly south under moderate steam, and in course of time may put into Corinto. Although it is likely that she will visit that port, it is not at all certain. Present indicetions are that the purposes of the British fleet at Corinto will be fully consummated before the Monterey gets there, even if she is going. Sir Julian’s Assurances, Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British am- passador, had an interview with Secretary Gresham at the State Department this morning and assured him, so it ts under- stood, that United States interests in Nica- ragua would be fully respected under all circumstances. Dr. Guzman, the Nicaraguan minister, is a frequent visitor at the State Departinent. He is visibly agitated over the situation, of affairs and evinces an eager interest in all news on that subject. a The Capital Camera Club. ‘The spring exhibit of the Capital Camera Club will begin on the 1th of May, and will be held, as usual, in the assembly hall of the Cosmos Club. The exhibition com- mittee of the club hus set Monday, Tues- day and Wednesday of next week as the days for receiving prints that are to com- pete for entrance. They should be sent, without frames, to Room §2, Corcoran building. The exhibit is open to any ama- teur photographer in the District. The judges for the exhibit have been selected as follows: H. E. Miller, R. N. Brooke and Charles Parker. BEFORE THE JUDGE. Cases in the Police Court of a Minor Importance. Two dazen and three persons, mostly col- ored, among them being several females, were given a lodging last night and a free ride this morning at the expense of the Dis- trict, and when the public vehicle stopped at 6th and D streets the driver called, “End of the route.” It required but a few minutes for the passengers to leave the vehicle and march into the old church building that is now occupied as the po- lice temple of justice. There they went into the different cells, according to sex and the nature of the charges against them, and there they remained until 9:30 o'clock, when they were marched into court. While waiting in the cells for more than an hour “Parson” Hughes passed through the corridor selling coffee and rolls, but only those who had money were able to eat, and the others had to go hun- gry until later in the day, when they went to prison or returned home. When Judge Kimball’s court opened and the procession moved two colored “crap shooters,” Wilham Jackson and Willizem Brown, appeared. There were two charges against Jackson, but he said he was guilty of only one of them. “There was one game in Dixon’s court Sunday,” said Policeman Muller, “and an- other one yesterday.” Ten dollars or thirty days was the penal- ty imposed in each case. “Judge, your honor,” said Brown, “will you give me time to pay my tine? I have @ good job and don’t want to lose it.” “You should have thought of that before you played one game,” sald the judge. “I have stopped giving time.” Took the Sidewalk. John C. Moore was not sober when he appeared on a charge of vagrancy. “This man was drunk last night,” said Policeman Haynes, “and I found him asleep on the sidewalk. And he was asleep when standing at the box.” “Is this the only time you have seen him drunk?" asked Judge Kimball. “No, your honor,” the policeman answer- ed. “I’ve seen him drunk several time: “Well, John,” said the court, “I’m sorry to see you here again. How long have you been on this drunk?” “Not very lorg.” “Ten days.” Joshua Green, a colored man,plead guilty to a charge of profanity and went down because he did not have $5. “She was rushing the growler last night,” Was the manner in which Annie White, a colored girl, was introduced. This was only a part of the evidence given by the officer, who arrested the girl in Freeman's alley. “I works in a Chinese laundry,” said the girl, “and goes to Freeman's alley because my aunt won’t let me have company at heme.”” Annie promised to keep out of the allev and Judge Kimball released her on her owr. bonds. Robert Johnson, a colored man, who said he got drunk yesterday because he was treated, proved himself a good talker, and while he did not succeed in talking himself out of court he did succeed in having a small fine imposed. “I'm a hard-working man,” he said, “and I wouldn't wish to lose my job. If ycur honor will trust me to pay my fine I will go back to work to support my wife and three children.” ‘The judge told him he should have thought of his wife and children before he drank the whisky. A fine of $3 was im- posed and he. went down. Cries of Murder. Last night there were cries of “murder” in Louse alley, and when Policeman Au- guste responded he found Grace Johnson, Eliza Harris and Mamie Harris engaged In a drunken fight. The women were fined $5 each. went down for fifteen days each. Four colored men and two Italians were found in the Anacostia freight yard yester- day sunning themselves, and this morn- ing they were in the procession. “We came’ over here looking for work,” They said John Robinson and _ his brother Joseph. “We live in Baltimore.” : Mitchell Smith, a respectable looking colored man from the same city, said he came here to see some friends and was ce his way home when the police arrested im. ‘ “Were you walking in the direction of your home when you were arrested?” the court asked. “I had stopped to rest myself,” he an- swered. The Italians admitted that they had been scuth all the winter and were now going where the climate is more comfortable. “This is just the season of the year,” said the judge. “for the tramps to make their way north.” Mitchell Smith was released to return home, and the others were’ sent down for Maloney caused some _ merri- ment by referring to his co-defendant as “that coon,” and Judge Kimball promptly called him to account for his language. He then called him “that feller.” Disorderly conduct was the charge against them, and Maloney was fined $5. The colored man was acquitted. —__>—_—_ AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Miegal Fishing in the River Kept Up at Night. It is reported that those engaged in sein- irg, contrary to the law, in the upper Po- tomac have organized themselves into regularly timed watches to prevent sur- prises by the officers. Most of their catches are being made at night. It is claimed that the fecling against the officers ts violent, and that now a discovery would terminate in a struggle of seriousness. It is claimed that a set of signals has been adopted, through which capture of more than one party at a time would be extremely diffi- cult. Night before last a party of men, who were at first taken for officers, were fired upon three times. Luckily the balls missed their mark. The determination to resist the officers through strategy, and if the worst comes to the worst, violently, is known by ac- quaintances ‘of the fisherman to exist strongly. The river between the Three Sis- ters and the Chain bridge is sald to be considerably alive at night with fishermen. They are men who for years have depend- ed upon fishing for a livellhood at this sea- son, and a deprivation in this direction is a matter of deep concern to them. Splendid catches are being made by them. Knights of St. Augustine. The Knights of St. Augustine, No. 4, of West Washington, will parade on Thursday evening, headed by the Eagle Drum Corps. The command will form at the corner of 33d and R streets at 6:30, march down 33d to N, along N to 32d, down 32d to M, out M to Pennsylvania avenue, thence into K as far aa 15th, up 15th to M, and thence to Odd Fellows’ Hall. At the hall exercises of an entertaining nature will be held. The commandery will be re-enforced in .the pa- rade by the Knights of St. Augustine, No. 3; the Union Sight Pleasure Club and other crganizations. Captain General Neal will be in command. At the hall the gathering will be addressed by members of the Knights of St. John. Notes. The engine to be used in pumping out that section of the ‘“Lydecker hole” to the west of Georgetown has been placed in position at the Foundry branch shaft. The pump is being set up now, and will very shortly be ready for operation. The machinery will be housed. Mr. George T. Dunlop, president of the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company, is confined to his home. ewer traps have been laid at the corner cf 32d and Q and at 33d and Q, to relieve the flow in rainy weather that for years has overtaxed the mouth of the original sewer of this immediate locality. Many applications have been made to the author- ities for this improvement. In spite of the evidence that has been laid before thd Commissioners relative to the ownership of that territory beyond Prospect Cottage, showing that the por- tion now being contested for by the prop- erty holders and citizens is public terri- tery, no action has as yet been taken look- ing to the removal of the obstructing col- lege fence. Lieut. Swindells, to whom the first ap- peal for a restraining movement was made, on consultation with higher authorities, re- ports that things must remain as they are for the present pending another investiga- tion. The district attorney, however, re- ported some time ago that the fenced-in property belonged to the public. SS The explcsion of a coal ofl lamp in the house of Mrs. Hopkins, No. 417 7th street southwest, last night, caused about $5 dam- age. HELPING THE POOR The Potato Plan Indorsed by the Associated Charities. EMPLOYMENT FOR THE DESTITUTE Mr. Emery Proposes Making a Farm Colony. ° —__-—____ A MEETING LAST NIGAT The regular monthly meeting of the board of managers pf the Associated Charities was held last evening at the central of- fice, on G street northwest. Rev. Geo. O. Little occupied the chair, &nd Mr. L. S. Emery was in his post as secretary. The subject of aiding the poor by providing employment for them by giving thom an opportunity to cultivate lots of land near or within the city limits and upon larger tracts more remote from the city engaged the larger part of the time of the meeting. ‘The secretary presented the subject in de- tail, giving an estimate of tae expense, and it was heartily approved. The following resolutions were enthusiastically adopted: “That we commend the enterprise or sug- gestions of furnishing employment to poor people who will avail themselves of the privilege of cultivating small or vacant lots of land near to or within the city limits as an additional means of alding the poor who are willing to work, as a temporary expedient, and preliminary to a more per- manent plan of relief. “2. That we alse approve the more per- manent plan of providing employment for those able to till the soil and to work at other vocations by establishing ‘amilles upon a tract of about ten acres of land more remote from the city and equivping them with means to make a start and to become self-supporting, as suggested by the paper submitted herewith, and that we will heartily co-operate with citizens or organizations with these plans in view.” Mr. Emery’s Plan. The plan which Secretary Emery sub- mitted to the beard, and which fs referred to in the.resolution, is a comprehensive one for the permanent and systematic relief of a large section of impoverished classes of people in the District. These he divides into three classes—those who, from old age or infirmities, men and women both, are incapacitated from manual work, self- respecting people, who would support them- selves, but cannot, and are fit subjects for hel ese wno are perfectly able to work, but wko would rather become charges upon public charity, chronic patpers; lastly, those who are able and willing, but, for one reason and another, are unable to se- cure regular and permanent employment at compensation sufficient for thelr support. Mr. Emery’s plan is for the relief of the third class. Mr. Emery's scheme is practically the colonization of a number of these people, giving a tract of about ten acres of tillable land to each family, which they are to cul- tivate, and thus render themselves self- supporting. ‘The cultivation of a small po- tato or bean patch on a lot near the city, or within its limits, to which they could go in the morning and again in the evening, might Go for some partially employed as a temporary expedient, but it is not what a sense of good citizenship demands, and it fs adt to be recommended as a permanent form of help. Giving Them Opportanitics, In his report Mr. Emery said: “We want them to have an opportunity to be employed tilling enough of the soil to raise their corn as well as potatoes and beans, to raise their poultry and their pork, thus making good and self-respecting citi- zens of them. To clear out the city’s sur- plus of would-be laborers makes way for the proper discipline of the fraudulent and lezy that remain, and for a better living chance for the honest poor who, for a good and sufficient cause, are not able to leave the city.” He recommends the securing of land at some distance from the city in Maryland and Virginia and colonizing there about 200 families, which would reduce the number of dependents in the city to about the nor- mal. The 2,000 acres would cost not over $20,000; equipment for tilling the soil, $ expense of seeding for the first year, $3,000; expense of providing shelters in ad- dition to what might be found on the land, $4,000; support of the people for the first few months, $2,000; total, $32,000, or less than was raised for emergency work last winter. Those assisted should be en- couraged in their efforts to become owners of the land. Mr. Emery does not unde: estimate the value of the “potato patch system, but thinks that the larger and more permanent plan would prove of immense worth in relieving the existing condition of affairs and in reducing the number of those who are likely to become dependents upon public charity. A Committee Appointed. At the meeting last evening a committee of five was designated to confer with other organizations with reference to putting the suggestions into practical shape and effect. The committee is as follows: Rev. W. E. Parson, president of the board of managers; L, S, Emery, secretary of the association; Mr. Theodore W. Noyes, a member of the board of managers; Thomas J. Lasier, a member of the board of managers, and Mrs. J. W. Babson, a member of the board of managers. —— GOING TO DISBAND. The Bicycle Corps of the National Guarda. The District of Columbia National Guard will, within a few days, be minus its bicycle corps; in other words, the second separate company—the military cyclists—is going to be disbanded. For two days past Capt. Story has been occupied turning over to the quartermaster general and the chief of ordnance the gov- ernment uniforms and accouterments in the pessession of his organization, and, al- though the formal order has not yet been issued from headquarters, the second sepa- rate company is practically a thing of the past. It is a source of regret to local military men generally to see the company go out of existence, for the reason that it was the pioneer of its kind in the United States, the first organization of the National Guard or the regular army to adopt the cycle for military purposes. On the occasion of the parade as escort to the Grand Army of the Republic, in September, 1892, the cycle com- pany was a center of attraction for the thousands of visitors in the city at that time. For some months the company has been gradually losing strength, and Gen. Ord- way decided that it had best be disbanded before the annual inspection and muster of the National Guard, early in the coming month. Capt. Clarence B. Story stated to a Star reporter today that owing to busi- ness and also the condition of his health he is unable to devote the necessary time to recruiting and building up the company. His resignation, he said, has been in the hands of the commanding general for a year or more, but Capt. Story was unable to state what action will be taken in regard to it. Severai members of the company will be transferred to other organizations, and the remainder honorably discharged frcm the guard. In case couriers are need- ed in the service-of the District militia, bicyclists who are members of the various commands may be specially detailed for such duty. a The Capital Glee Club Concert. The concert of the Capital Glee Club will occur at Metzerott Hall this even- ing. On this occasion the well-known male organization will be assisted by the recently inaugurated ladies’ chorus, the Rubinstein Club. The clubs will be heard in individual, as well as concerted. numbers, for the perfect rendition of which there have been many rehearsals under tae director of both clubs, Prof. N. DuShane Cloward. Both clubs include soloists who have, by their personal work, gained repu- tation, and some of them will be heard in solo numbers. ALEXASDRIA AFFAIRS. Regular Meeting of the City Council Last Night. ‘The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Alexandria city council was held last night,with a fair attendance in each board. There was no buginess of importance trans- acted, and no bills of great concern passed. The committee on general laws, as antici- pated in this correspondence several days ago, recommended ‘to council that the owners of wharf property on the strand be required to renew or remiove those that have tumbled down or are in a state of decay; that the city engineer be required to inspect wharves periodically and re- quire owners to give them attention within ninety days or else pay a penalty. __Inas- much as the city owns some considerable dilapidated wharves and it would cost a large amount of money to attend to it the recommendation caused a great deal of discussion, and was finally laid over until the next regular meeting. The finance committee had no reports to make. The committee on streets recommended that the pump in O'Neil’s court be replaced; adopted. They recommended that permis- sion be granted; to ‘erect a frame house within the fire limits, The petition of the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Com- pany to erect a bridge across Princess street to connect two of their buildings Was granted. A resolution requiring the Electric Railway Company to fix Royal street south of Duke and King street west of Peyton, which streets are used for their tracks, was passed. The petition of the C. €. Smoot & Sons Company to put in a switch on Wilkes street was held over until the next meeting. Permission was granted to R. H. Atkinson to erect a frame shop on Pitt street between King and Cameron streets on the site of the old Prettyman shop. The matter of repaving the east side cf Union street at the corner of King was referred. A petition asking for decrease in the dog tax was referred to the finance committee. A matter that is of the greatest importance to the city generally and particularly to the mer- chants who hang out “shows” on King street was killed very effectually. For some time past a number of the pro- gressive members of the city council have been endeavoring to have an appropriation made for a street sprinkler, and last night the committee on streets recommended that the bill not pass, and the recommendation was adopted, and now the watering pot, such as is used in ordinary flower gardens, will remain in use. It is a very comical sight, indeed, to see the man, who, by the way, is paralyzed on one side, handling this watering pot, as he is only able to get about one pot full cf water on each half square before the sweeping gang, with brooms, have caught up with him. It was suggested by a prominent member of the council tha: each man sentenced to the chain gang be furnished with a watering pot, but this did not-take the form of a resolution, and hence was not acted upon. It is a matter of fact that the street clean- ing gang, under the present arrangement, does more harm then good, as it is im- possible to walk along the streets when they are at work without getting choked up with the flying dust and also ruining one’s clothes. Tt is hoped by many that this matter will be reconsidered at another meeting. Thought to Be Crazy. A colored man, who gave his name as Manuel Davis, and who was acting in a very queer maaner, was picked up in front of Calmes & Kpaffi’s saloon, on Royal street, by Officer Griffin, and locked up in the station house.- When seen he was wandering around itt‘a circle, and had kept it up for about ‘fifteen minutes. He said that he was from. Washington and was a piano player. x Tomorrow's Democratic Primary. ‘Tomorrow morting, at sunrise the polls will open for voters: for the candidates for the various city offictrs, and the fight will probably be a hard gne for the mayoral and city auditor. The following is. the official ticket: Mayor—J. G. Begkbam and L. H. Thomp- son. Auditor—E. F. Price and F. P. Vogelge- sang. a Corporation attorney—S. G. Brent. Collector of taxes—P. F. Gorman. Clerk of gas—R. T. Cook. spector of lymper—James L. Adams, . Swaine and B. Horatio Da: Moasurer of W and bark—Wesley , Charles Goodrich and A. F. Cox. First 'ward—Alderman, R. H. Havener; council, H. Snowden, E. F. Thompson, C: N. Moore and H. Burke; magistrate, A. J. Fair; constable, James Treakle. Second ward—Alderman, W. H. Marbury; council, F. Kaus, John H. Strider, Joseph Beach, L. Krafft and W. E. Latham; magisirate, D. W. Whiting, H. C. Field and 8. C. Payne. 1 ward—Alderman, George H. Hin- council, John Harrison, George A. bach, John H. Green, J. R. Caton and T. V. Rishell; magistrate, . Holt, F. Lovejoy and CL. Fourth ward—Aldermen, J. E. Tackett and J. C. Smoot; council, L. E. Uhler, T. J. Fannon, J. M. White and James McCuen. — ee STILL OTHER OBJECTIONS. Property Owners on the Boundary An- 1oyed by Belt Line Horses. It comes to pass that the troubles of Mr. Schoepf in locating his change stable for the brown cars of the alleged Belt line are not at an end, aiter all. It was thought yesterday, when it was discovered that he had made arrangements to have the horses tucked away im the back yard of Mr. Cole’s inn, at the corner of 7th and P streets, that he had :nastered the objections that had been pouring upon him like hail ever since he abandoned the old B street stables, in South Washington; although it was stated that objections might possibly come from other residents, who felt that their rights had been abridged or their comforts encroached upon. And now comes Mr. D. J. Macarty of No. 901 V street northwest, and avers that -his rights and privileges have indeed been se- riously abridged by reason of the new ar- rangement. Said Mr. Macarty to & Star re- porter this morning: “I live at the corner of the Boundary, 9th and V streets, and own eight other dwellings along the north side of Boundary street between 9th and 0th streets. That street is unpaved, and is now very dusty. From early yesterday morning until after midnight last night all the residents in that block, and, no doubt, in the block above us, were treated to a dose that has never yet been offered to us. The horses of the Belt line were kept charg- ing out of the stables at the corner of 11th and W streets, four at a time, and they were run at high speed down the Boundary to make their close connections with the cars that, I am now given to understand, are given changes :of horses at 7th and P streets. If the Boundary were paved on these blocks it would not be so bad, but the horses are ran at such a speed, and the dirt is so thick 02 the street, that the houses on the way are filled‘jwith dust. The drop- pings, too, of the hdrSes made a great dirt there even yesterday, just one day, mind you. “The street, beng unpaved, cannot be swept, and so there we are. What are we to do about it? The noise is terrific, and there is great danger to the children, who are in great numbers in that region. The corner of 9th and streets is a bad place anyway, with the 9th street cars and the electric cars on U_ street, running at fre- quent intervals, btt {with these teams of korses, four, and qwometimes eight, in a bunch, charging down past that corner on arun, the danger ig-yery great. The teams go by, my neighbogsjestimate, at intervals of about six minutes, and always at a very high speed. o “I am also ownerj:of property on 8th reet below S, and tte route that has been chosen by the offictals of the road for their horses takes them down that street to Q, where they are turned into 7th. The clat- ter on 8th is very great, but the street is raved, and so the nuisance is not so bad there as it is on Boundary. If the horses were walked down to the junction it would not be so bad, as there would be less darger to the little ones and less dust raised. But if the company insists upon taking this route and making such close cernections, I shall have to enter a forcible complaint against what is unquestionably a nuisance. “I have talked with other residents in that vicinity, and other property owners, and they agree with me that something must be done to abate this nuisance. There will be*a strong protest made in a day or two by people who mean business, if some- thirg is not done very quickly by the com- pany to alleviate the annoyance.” ——— Confirmed by Bishop Paret. Bishop Paret made his annual visit to Silver Spring parish yesterday, officiating at St. John’s, Chevy Chase, and Trinity, Takoma Park. The rectcr, Rev. H. Allen Griffith, presented a class of twenty-seven, including one from another church, AMUSEMENTS. Grand Opera House.—Owing to the illness of Mr. Stuart Robson there will be no per- formance at the Grand Opera House to- night, but his physician says that he will be able to resume his work tomorrow night, when he will reappear in “Leap Year.”* Ada Rehan in “The Honeymoon.”—Miss Ada Rehan appeared with her usual suc- cess in “The Honeymoon" at the New Na- tional Theater last night. She is one of the most satisfactory df American actresses, being sure to give her admirers a consci- entious and intelligent, as well as spirited, presentation of whatever role she essays. She made a pleasing Juliana, and a well- lilled theater attested the fact that the oid comedy has not lost its attractions for the public. The charm of Miss Renan’s work is that she so enters into the spirit of the part she assumes that one forgets the in- dividual in the character presented. Last night it was Juliana, the haughty, imper- ious, passionate woman, that held the at- tention of the audience, und ‘the pro- cess of her transformation to an obedient and loving wife was of the greatest inter- est. It was only when the curtain went down and there was an opportunity to di- gest what had been seen and heard that one began to think of Miss Rehan as the person who had presented such a remark- ably vital impersonation. Mr. Worthing, while giving a careful interpretation of the duke, was at a disadvantage with those who could remember the splendid work in the same part by the late Jas. W. Wallack, ir. Mr. George Clarke was very effective as Rolando, and Mr. Owen’s Mock Duke was in a good comedy vein, although hard- ly as unctuous as it might have been. The dance on the village green was gracefully done by Miss Rehan and a number .of others, and had to be repeated. Mr. Samp- son succeeded in making a minor character role stand out with remarkable prominence through his meritorious work. The play was presented with the close attention to detail which has so long constituted the great difference between the Daly produc- tion and the average presentation of le- gitimate comedy. Tonight the new play, “Heart of Ruby,” will be given. Frederic Bond’s Comedy Company.—Fred- eric Bond and company begin their third comedy season in Washington,at the Grand Opera House, next Monday evening. The repertoire will embrace a round of comedy and farce, as heretofore, with weekly change of bill. For the opening week Henry J. Byron’s three-act comedy, “Sir Simon Simple,” will be presented.’ This play had a long and successful run in Lon- don upon its first presentation there, the title role being played by the author.’ The company for the coming season will in- clude Frederic Bond, Agnes Findlay and John Findlay, who are old favorites here, and added to their number will be Charles S. Abbe, W. R. Shirley, E. J. Lalor, Edwin Wallace, Maud White, Ada Curry, Millie James, Caroline Moore and Lloyd Curtis: Reserved seats for the comedy season; 25, 50 and 75 cents. cents. Peter Maher's Company.—Peter Maher's Athletic and Vaudeville Company will be Manager Kernan’s aitraction for next week. Peter Maher is the well-known heavyweight pugilist, who is looked upon by many as the coming champion. On May 30 he will meet Steve O'Donnell, Cor- bett’s sparring partner, after which he in- tends to challenge the champion. Maher will offer a purse to any one who will stand before him four rounds. He will also be seen in a scientific contest with Billy Hen- nessey of Boston. The vaudeville contin- gent {s especiaily strong,and includes Camp- bell and Beard, the novelty. musical duo; the Mayos, authors and comedians; Miss May Rhea, vocalist; Conley and Madden, Irish comedians; Lew C. Mettler, in imita- tions; Price and Mack, the kings of black face comedy, and the Keegans, in a refined comedy sketch. Mrs. Olive Thorne Miller’s Lecture.—The many readers and admirers of Mrs. Miller's books will be glad to hear that tomorrow afternoon, at the Washington Club, they will have the opportunity to hear her tell personally of her experiences with her friends the birds. Mrs. Miller has just completed her courses of winter lectures in New York and Brooklyn, and has come to Washington for a few days before taking up her spring talks in the suburbs of New York, from which she will turn to her usual summer study of birds in the field. For years it has been her custom to spend three months in a quiet country retreat, 2 Seats now on sale at the box office. General admission, where she could devote herself to watching the birds at their nests. Her lecture here will give an account of one of these days spent in the field, its title being “A Day With the Birds.” A Lecture for Ladies—Mrs. E. C. Claflin of Atlanta will give an illustrated lecture to ladies only in the parlors of the Young Men's Christian Association this evening at 8 o'clock. Her subject will be taken frem the following: How to become healthy without a physician; how to keep happy; how to marry wisely; how to grow old gracefully, and how to retain a youthful appearance without cosmetics. It is very probable that a large crowd of ladies will attend. Church of Our Father.—The illustrated lecture by Rev. Arthur G. Rogers, D. D., at the Church of Our Father this evening promises to be very interesting. The sub- ject of the talk is “fo Europe and Back in One Hour,” and it will be profusely illustrated with a fine series of stereopticon pictures. The lecture is for the benefit of the charity fund of Encampment No. 69, Union Veteran Legion, and this, aside from the well-known ability of the lec- turer, should induce a great number of people to go to hear it. Trinity Coliege Clubs.—The cencert by the Trinity C ge Glee, Banjo and Mando- lin Clubs at National Rifles’ Armory this evening promises to be an unqualified suc- cess. Although here for the tir ii entire aggregation comcs w of recommendations as to its mus! ities and with the prospect of making a decided stir in the Society circle. Many prominent residents of Washington are graduates of Trinity College, and their efforts for the past few weeks to make this event a success have been marked and full of energy and life. Musically, the affair will be a success, judging from the excellent program which has been prepar- ed, and which includes songs by the Glee Club, numbers by the Banjo and Mandclin Clubs and many novelties in all branches of the musical line of the clubs. Tickets have been selling rapidly and the result financially is almost assured. The Kne'sel Quartet.—Onae of the musical events of this part of the season will be the chamber concert by the Kneisel Quar- tet at the Builders’ Ex nge Hall, 13th street between G and H streets northwest, Monday evening, April 29. The program rendered will be of the highest order, ard will please even the most fastidious musi- cal taste. Seats will be on sale at Droop’s music store, 801 Market space, on and after tomorrow. The Last Bischoff Concert.—The last con- cert of the enjoyable Bischoff series was given before a large gathering at the Congregational Church last evening and nearly every number on the program was encored by the delighted friends of the singers. The concert was a postponed one, but interest had not lessened owing to that fact. It was the crowning event of a very satisfactory season. Dr. Bischoff played his own “Mocking Bird” and sever- al selections. Mrs. Thomas C. Noyes sang Grand Aria, from “Der Freischuetz;” Miss Edna Scott Smith, aria from “La Favor- ita;” Miss lIosebe du Bois, Mattei’s “For the Sake of the Pas! Miss Elsie M. Bond, the pelonnaise from “Mignon;” Mrs. John Seager, cavatina from ‘“‘Queen of Sheba;” Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff, the Indian Bell Song from “‘Lakme;” Mrs. Ettie Reeves Alderman, a_ selection from _ “Rigoletto; Mrs. H. C. Browning, “Oh! Fors’ e Lui,” from ‘La Traviata,” and Miss Florence MeNelly, “Per Sua Madre,” from “Linder di Chamounix.” A male chorus of twelve voices rendered Humphries’ ‘Three Dough- tie Men ’ and Mohr’s hymn of praise. The chorus was composed of Messrs. Wm. D. McFarland, H. C. Pearson, Alex. Mosher, J. F. Blackmar, C. E. Rice, Bernard A. Ryan, Perry B. Turpin, Douglass G. Miller, J. Henry Kaiser, Gabriel F. Johnston, El- phonzo Youngs, jr.; James Watson, with D. G. Pfeiffer, accompanist. This chorus sang remarkably well, and elicited the most em- phatic applause for their work. Of the solo- ists, those who seemed to find most favor with the audience were Mrs. Noyes, who was obliged to respond to a pronounced en- core,and gave Tosti’s “Good Bye”’ in a most feeling manner; Miss Edna Scott Smith, who displayed a contralto voice of much richness and power; Mrs. Shir-Cliff, Mrs. Browning, Miss MecNelly and Mrs. John Seager. The Ordway Rifles’ Fair._The Ordway Rifles’ fair has such a successful run that the management has decided to Keep the at- traction open until Saturday evening. The Corcoran Cadet Corps will visit the fair this evening, together with the dancing class of the Misses Hawke’s school, includ- ing little Miss Hellen Durnan. The High School Cadets visited the fair last evening. Quite a sum of money has already been realized, and it is hoped, with a good prom- ise of its fulfillment, that the sum will reach the desired amount. Neckwear Corner. That’s what we’re going to make this. any other store in town. quality has any charm-= any power= ence. ‘ Already we’re buying and selling three times as much as We'll doubie even that if n if uniqueness of effect has -if lowness of price wields any influ- Quantity brings concessions from the makers. Quality commands quality---exclusiveness. We're going to make our trade a coveted prize by every neckwear manufacturer in the country. Not the cheapest, but the best---that’s what we're after. Pay a little mere than it at a little less. attraction. anybody else---and offer All bargains-==but quality is the Run in every time you are passing---we’ll have something new to show you every day, 35 Cents. A hundred and twenty End Tecks-=-made of the silks= 22 aes ert | dozen Tecks==-Flowing regular sec. quality of =new patterns---light, dark and medium ef- fects. The maker said a “special price as a bid for future business’’---The advantage goes right over to you. 45 Cents. Came yesterday=--and the first of this new fad to be seen. Biack Satin Tecks, Bows.and Flat Scarfs, with the edges piped with white. Good quality satin ness builder. 50 Cents and would sell for 75c. in any other store. =striking effect. And 45c. is a busi- Dark_ Blue Imperials, Tecks, Four-in-Hands and Bows. - shot with biue, red or light blue figures. temptation of a manufacturer. orders regularly. Another He wants our So long as he makes such scarfs =--that we can sell at such a price-=-he’ll get ‘em. De Joinvilles. Half a doliar- colors to choose from. erous pieces of silk and half a hundred patterns and These are good, big, gen= -that’s more’n you can say for most of the 75c. kinds. Special effects that we have got the controlof. soc.-= think of it! Men’s Shoes. It’s proof enough that we sell the finest Footwear to know that we’re Hanan’s agents.. There are lots of second bests= lead=--first place. =but he’s far in the Another big grade is cur $1.98. Don’t pay any= body $2.50—for here’s as good just 52c. less. We'll give some of you a surprise at the price. Sa Penna. Ave. And 7th Street. And Company, “Saks’ Corner.” DEDSO SSO HSS SO SSS SOOT OS SONOS 3 SUPERB ¢ BUTTER, $ The Finest 25° lb. 2 2 e @e 4 e 2 4 > Illinois ° 3% Creamery, ; ——_ This is a spectal price to induce > this unusually can pay 45: you'll not t your _ sampling fine Butter. You if you want to—but y a better or more detic butter than this Ilinols Creamery. Of the purest and best materials and as near perfect as a Butter —— can well be. 2Witmer& Co.,1918 Pa. av. 2S. 24-28 Zoves SOPSSSESLSISSS SSS SD a WEES SIOOVODS: Refrigerators —have been in use for the past ae WITH HIGHEST SATISFACTION much cannot be said in their praise—because they are beyond all com- parison. the cold, dry air makes DAMPNESS IMPOSSIBLE. ‘Only a SMALL QUANTITY of Ice re- quired—stecng, durable and of simple fonstruction—and very reasonable price. PiEy We shall be pleased to show you “The Eddy,” whetyer you want to buy te 1215 F St. & 1214 G St. POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, ETO. 4 OILED, ome SUITS ‘leaned ard presscd in @ manner that will sive entire satisfaction. "Twill cost you. $1, Sut will save you getting a new suit. L. H. POSEY, 1 17m sr. ap24-100 Just a Little Attention Occasionally given the feet insures that most satisfactory Gensation—comfort. Let us at- tend yonr fect reculnrly, if they with corns, bunions or other ailments. ent painless. Charges exceptionally sn PROF. J. 3. GHORGES & 8 2S PA. AN CHIROPODISTS. Bantayen Oto ap24-10d That Soiled Dress —crn be cleaned. Perhaps you are going to discard it because it ts a little “grimy.” No matter how fine it is—how ee © © valuable the laces—we will not in the Py leastwise injure it. Anything dyeable ‘dyed here. Shall our lady representative os call? FEE sa re “Wheatley,” {Sita - ap2t-lid Your Husband’s U=n-d-e-r=w-=e-a=r —4o you buy 11? If you don’t, tell bim about these: Pepperill Jean Drawers, 48e. patr—felled seams, clinched buttons, stockinette or etrap bottoms, % Ribbed Shirts and Drawers at 39c. gar- ment—elsewhere 60c. Lots of other equal- ly good values here—in Men's Furnishiogs. Tanzer & Co., 908 7th St. ap24-16d oe ee ee ee ee . Use SHAKER DIGESTIVE CORDIAL. Does not cure all diseases, but it will cure mn Dyepepeia, or Indigestion. druggists. -w, th,s,m1y- “Our daughter had Sciatic Rheumatism; was helpless for months; was advised to use Dr. Ken- Favorite Remedy, and in a short while was cured of this dreadful disease.” L. M. Sinford, Des Molnes, ta. onds Fine French Coutil and Sateen For the balance of that 25 “We sell nothing but Corsets and Waists.”. OCorsets in white, black and gray, Fine French Coutil C. Boa la Spirite Corsets in white and gray, Oextra long waist, 2 side steels, 5 For your chotce of the balance of Q that wer> made to sell for §1, $1.25 and $1.50. Oh! but you all sizes, that were made to eeli for $1. those 50 doz. manufacturer's sec~ ought to have seen them selling yesterday conser NEXT TO , STORE, 1003 F St. 30stox dovse, ap24-2: Bangs Cut Free! ‘The balance of the weck we'll cut ladies’ bangs free. This for the purpose of making known her new location, Mme. Worth, 61 7th St. Hair Dressing, Cutting, Shampooing and Manicure ap23-20a Parlors, “NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR Electric Fans. SUMMER WIL SOON BE HERE. Electricity furnishes the coolest, cleanest and cheapest light and @ sure, safe and stable power. See practical application of Electric Motors on large scale at New Corcoran Art Gellery. If you want Incandescent or Are lighting or power telephone us. UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHTING CO., Tel. No. 77. mh21-20tf Bargains In Long Hair Switches. $2.50. Formerly $5.00. $4.00. Formerly $6.50. $6.50. Formerly $10.50. ) ©7Helr Dressing, Cutting, Shampooing, af S. HELLER’S, 720 th Street N.W. 313 14th st. nw. We reat Tooth Troubles Of every kind. And by means of a preparation we use all operations are rendered abso- solutely painiess. No sleep—no after efecis. Charges moderate. Extracting, without pain, 50 cents. Evans Dental Parlors, CES 1217 PENNA, AVE. ap23-24d $2 doz. Mantellos, Just to demonstrate more forcibly our superiority in photographie. art we will make" “MANTELLOS" for $2 dozen. Come—try a dozen of ‘em. 9 SUCCESSOR TO alee’s, “Herts: 9 1107 F ST. ap23-160 MRS. MAJ. HANNEMAN—-EMBROIDERY OF . Es erery descitption design; badges, shoulder straps, regallas, etc., made for societies, chitrch- es, ete.; reasonable rates; also les in Kinds of painting. O04 12th st., Wash, D.C. apll-im