Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1895, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. yeas lc Bond’s Comedy Company in tov 's Alarms” and “Trish Ambassador.” lew National Theater.—Nat C. Goodwin in “h Gilded Fool” Academy of Music.—Hinrichs’ Grand Op- era Company in “Barber of Seville.” Butler’s Bijou Theater.—No performance. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Fay Foster’s Burlesque Company. Corner 3d and P streets northwest.—Bar- ae and Bailey's Circus. Performances at and 8 p.m. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Kineto-Grapbophone. —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Grand Opera House._M Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 10:45 a.m., 3 and 6 p.m. Excursion of the Germania Maennerchor. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fort- ress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer City of Richmond for Colonial Beach at 10 a.m. 1312 I street northwest.—Tally-Ho Coach for Uncle Sam bridge at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ree RIVAL OF THE WORLD. Speer’s Old Port Grape Wine from his Oporto Grape vineyards at Passaic, N. J., his Socialite Claret, vin. 1881, and his lus- clous Burgundy stand unrivaled by any wines in tle worid. —_——_>—___ SUPERLATIVE $1.00 NEGLIGE SHIRTS —neat styles and perfection fit. HENRY I RANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. + You'll think you've got NEW _ CAR- PETS HOME BY MISTAKE if WE have of ‘em. It’s astonishing, the our spectal machine works. 135," brings the wagon. wt R. THORP, 488 ine ave. s.w. Se Lace Curtains cleansed, 75c. per pair. we EOOD EEK &) LOTHROP. NICEST DESSERT for S sv NDAY DINNER Is Ice Cream. Everybody enjoys ours, "cause it's so delicious. 18 flavors, includ- ing strawberry made of fresh fruit. Home- made cake, 40c. and 60c. each. Small, fancy cakes, 40c. Ib. Delivered anywhere, any- time. Fussell’s, 1427 ES Y. ave. If you'd have PRINTI 'G of uniform ex- cellence and at prices that never fluctuate —consult SHEIRY, 623 D stree® ——— ‘ON'T RECOGNIZE YOUR CARPETS After we've cleaned them. Make soiled, dusty carpets as fresh and bright as new. Rendered moth proof free. Wagons call. Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-5 Mass. ave. Our specialties, Men's Derby and Fedora Hats, $1, 31.50 and $2. Latest styles, great values. ‘A. T. LEWIS, 435 7th st. FOR LAWN TENNIS COURTS We have galvanized wire netting—All widths—Only 50c. 100 sq. ft. Lawn Mowers —all warranted—$2.75 up. “Bay State” Lawn Em.Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-5 Mass.ave. ——— I. C. U. Whisky. Finest on earth for fam- fly_and medicinal use. Sold everywhere. Richard & Co., Wholesale Distributors. Poche bai THE BEST COFFEE IN THE WORLD at reasonable prices is Kenny's H. L. O. . Mocha and Mandehling Java—“we grind efore your eyes.” Six city stores—whole- D. Kenny. —— YOU'LL HAVE THE PRETTIEST HOME In town if we paper the rooms. Finest work. Only $2 up. Nolte, 810 9th st. Chr. Xander’s Banquet Oloroso Sherry, 85 years, $6 gal.; Amoroso, table Sherry, adopted as grand values. Tokay, 1582. 62.50 gal. in pony dessert glasses super- cedes liqueurs. 900 7th. ee et Artificial Byes. Hempler’s, 6th & Pa. av. THE PERFECTION OF SPRING HAT- TING—our $2.40 Derby Hat—$s.00 every- where. HENRY FRANC & SON, Cor. 7th and D. Blankets mene 50 per pair. WOODWARD » & LorHRop. it sale and retail. C. CITY AND DISTRICT Going to Philadelphia. | Extensive arrangements have been made by the Odd Fellows of this city to attend the dedication ceremonies of the new I. O. O. F. Temple in Philadelphia Tuesday next. "The dedication exercises will take place at 10 o'clock in the morning, and the grand parade is announced for 2 o'clock in the afterncon, The Patriarchs Militant, under the command of Major Wm. T. Galliher, will act as an escort to the Grand Lodge officers and subordinate bodies, who have arranged to leave the Baltimore and Ohio Gepot ‘Tuesday morning at 6:45 o'clock. Canton Potomac Drum Corps of twenty- seven pieces will furnish the music. Seg re Reynolds Post's Entertainment. The members of John F. Reynolds Post, No. 6, G. A. R., gave an enjoyable musical and literary entertainment at Grand Army Hall last evening. The committee in charge was composed of M. M. Lewis, F. G. Cal- vert, P. M. O'Bryon, F. L. McKenna, H. M. Bennett and John Finn.. Those who teok part in the program were Masters Rebert Shea and Charles Maddert, Miss Fiorence Hoagland, Miss Julia Chapman, Master Harry Hoagland, Miss Fanny Mc- Kenna, Miss Susie Springman, Miss May Collins, Mr. S. P. Pennebaker, Miss Carrie Cotterill and Mr. G. H. Lillibridge. The post has just completed arrangements for G. A. R. day at Bay Ridge, which will oc- cur August 1, and in which all the posts of the departments of Maryland and the Potomac will participate. —»—__ ¥. M. C. A. Debate. The Y M. C. A. Literary Society and the Pro and Con Club will meet in public de- bate this evening at the Y. M. C. A. build- ing, 1109 New York avenue. The debate wiil begin at 8 o'clock and will be held in the gymnasium to accommodate the many friends of both organizations. The subject is, “Resolved, That the peaceful tion of Cuba would be for the best Interests of the United States.” The affirm- ative will be supported by F. D. Hyde, Nebraska; B. V. Crittenden, West Virginia, A. Watson, California, of the Y. M. , and the negative by R. E. G. Hillyer, Georgia, and North Carolina, of the Pro Sa The Women’s Press Association. The last open mecting of the season of the Women’s National Press Associa- tion was held last evening at Willard’s. Mrs. Olive Ennis Hite read a paper en- titled “Woman in Journalism.” At the close of the reading several members con- tributed remarks or readings, among others Mrs. Cromwell, ms, Mrs. Belva Leckwood and L. Lockwood. M Mrs. rian Longfellow O'Donoghue gave @ recitation. as “A Puzzle for Our Patrons.” Ib. box Finest Creamery But- fistit Puzzle.” ave., Center 900 Penn: y 11, and continuing the Baltimore and 1 Company will sell excursion tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip for regular trains of Saturday and Sunday from Washington to points on the Metropolitan branch and main line between Washington and Harper’s Ferry, and to on the Washington branch between Washington and Annapolis Junction. Tick- ets will be valid for return passage on reg- ular trains until Monday following day of sale inclusive.—Advt. — further Royal Blue Line to Atlantic City. Under the new schedule effective May the Royal Blue Line service to and from Atlantic City has been greatly improved. * —_ Smalls Flowers. J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and G sts.,Wash- I 3 Broadway, New York. jal attention to orders for all outgoing ecean and other steamers. Flowers to all points by express. Artistic floral decora- tions of all kinds. dvi $1.25 to Baltimore and return via B. and . railroad, May 18th and 19th; tickets good @o return until May 20, inclusive.—Advt. SATISFYING PROGRESS Electrical Installation on the Ninth Street Oar Line Will Soon Begin. - President Phillips Tells About the ‘Work on the Improvement and His Expectations Regarding It. President Phillips of the Metropolitan Railroad Company has just returned from a trip north in connection with the new electrical equipment of the 9th street road, and when seen by a Star reporter this morning was extremely well satisfied with the progress of the work and the outlook for its early completion. Mr. E. Saxton,. the contractor, who is laying the conduit, and who will put the electrical part of the new system in place, was equally gratified at the appearance of things in connection with his share of the improvement. “There is no dcubt in the world that everything will be complete and in running shape on 9th street by the time the act of Congress requires us to have it finished,” said Mr. Phillips. ‘This, 2s you are aware, is August 2. The conduit has been laid from P street southwest to Florida avenue, except a strip from Louisiana avenue to D street. This will be finished as soon as some necessary pertions of the iron work reach here. The work of placing the elec- trical equipment in the conduit will begin by Mr. Saxton next week, and will be pushed rapidly. Everything is progressing in a way most satisfactory. The motors and dynamos are already in the city, as well as 5,000 of the 7,000 Insulators that are to be used. The three boilers in the power house aré already set and complete and ready now to make steam, while one ef the engines is on its way here, and the others shortly will follow.” “Have you decided upon the kind of cars you will use on 9th street?” inquired the reporter. “Oh, yes,” replied Mr. Phillips; “our chief engineer and myself have inspected the cars, which are already built, and ap- proved them. The cars will be run in trains, like the avenue and l4th street cables, and these will consist of a motor car and a trailer, the latter being open in summer and closed, of course, in winter. The equipment of the 9th street line will be first class and the cars will be finished with mahogany: They will be brilliantly illumi- nated, as each car will be provided with ten electric lights. I am very much grati- fled at the way ‘the work of improvement has been, and is being, done.” In a few days it is expected that the en- tite surface of the 9th street line will be paved and every vestige of the dirt and debris that necessarily accumulates to a greater or less degree in such kind of work will be removed. SEVERAL ASSAULTS. Knives and Ruzors Used Freely by Belligerents, There were several assault cases yester- day which required police interference and the services of physicians, and Judge Miller had to settle some of the disputes this morning. In one case a colored woman, Nannie Peck, appeared as defendant, and was accused of having used a razor on Lucy Cole. The women, who were not on friendly terms, met on Liberty street rorthwest near 13th street and engaged in a personal encounter. When they separated Nannie’s face was cut, and she claimed that a razor had been used on her. It was stated that Lucy Cole was going to leave the city, and later In the day she was ar- rested at the Baltimore and Potomac depot by Policeman Costello. When Judge Miller had heard the charge as stated by the com- plainant, and the defendant’s claim that a ring on her finger had inflicted the wound, he was not satisfied just how the wound was inflicted, and continued the case till Monday to hear the medical testimony. Husband and Wife. Otto Johnson and Celia Johnson, his wife, were in court on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill, and were com- mitted until Monday. It was charged that they stabbed Henrietta Butler in the back yesterday at the circus. The women started the fight, and the husband took his wife's part. The injured woman was sent to Freedman’s Hospital, but her wounds were found not serious. With a Club. A colored man named William Horrid was accused of having assaulted Lewis Coates with a club. The trouble happened at the brick yards, and Coates, whose skull was fractured, was sent to the Washington Asylum Hospital. A jury trial was de- manded in the case by Horrld’s counsel. —_—>__ BURIED WITH HONORS. Large Attendance nt the Funeral of the Late James A. Tait. A very large number of the friends of the late James A. Tait attended the funeral ser- vices over his remains, which were held yesterday afternoon at No. 16 8d street southeast. They were performed by Rev. Luther B. Wilson and were impressive and solemn. The casket was draped in the American flag and covered with emblems of the Odd Fellows. The interment was made in Congressional cemetery, and the cortege, which accompanied the coffin from the house to the burying ground, was re- markable for its length. There was a long line of carriages, and the Odd Fellows, Oldest Inhabitants’ Association, Veterans’ Fire Association and Lincoln Post, G. A. R., attended in a body. The honorary pall- bearers were all war comrades of the de- ceased. They were Lemuel Towers, M. P. Fisher, F. W. Mead, James Coleman, Henry M. Knight, W. W. Winship, Mr. Morgan and J. Tyler Powell. Se Pioneers Had a Good Time. “Lived a miner, Forty-Niner, And his daughter Clementine!” No one ever went on an excursion of the Society of California Pioneers without hear- ing the song in which the two lines print- ed above are sung with such vehemence and power. Yesterday the old and the young who went down to Marshall Hall began trolling it out early in the dey, and when the Macalester settled at her wharf last night and the gangplank was run out with a creak the air was full of Clementine sung with farewell effect. The day was pleasantly spent by the plo- neers and their guests, and there was abundance of amusement and good cheer. After the planked shad dinner, over which Mr. George C. Gorham presided, there were appropriate remarks by Gen. Gibson, ex- Goy. Fletcher of Missouri, Commodore Lochren and others. President Gorham feelingly alluded to the death of Admiral Almy, who was 4 member of the society, and also to that of ex-Gov. Burnett of California. The excursionists reached home shortly before 10 o'clock. ——-.—— Reduced Rates to Philadelphia via Pennsylvania Railroad. Excursion tickets to Philadelphia May 20 and 21, via Pennsylvania railroad, good to return until the 2d, at one fare for the round trip, namely, $4. . ————— New Trains on Royal Blue Line. The Royal Blue Line train service to Philadelphia and New York has been great- ly improved by the addition of new trains; notably the trains leaving Washington at @ Philadelphia 10:15 a.m., 45 p.m., and leaving Washing- 0 p.m., arriving Philadelphia 3:40 New York 5:55 p.m. Southbound a p.m., new train will leave New York 8 a.m, Philadelphia 10:33 a.m., arrive Washington 1:40 p.m., and another will leave Philadel- phia 3:30 p.m., arrive Washington 6:30 p.m. ‘The time of most of the old trains has been materially reduced. gee Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Will open June 15, under new management. Many improvements; former prices. Only seven hours from Washington. Two limit- ed vestibule trains daily. Apply at Chesa- peake and Ohio offices, or address Eubank & Glover, White Sulphur Springs, Green- brier county, W. V: ——_—_ $1.25 To Baltimore and Return §1.2: via B. and 0. R. R. Tickets sold for and good going on all trains Saturday and Sunday, May iSth and 19th; good to return until following Monday, May 20.—Advt. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1895-TWENTY PAGES. STILL SEPARATED. No Compromise Yet in the Hillsdale Church Trouble. Rev. Dr. Jerifer, pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, who, as stated in yesterday's Star, presided over the mass meeting in the Hillsdale A. M. E. Church Thursday night, was in the village again yesterday afternoon. Dr. Jenifer left with one of the officers of the church a note addressed to the official members, which, as there has been no meeting of that body since the receipt of the communication, has net been opened, but which is said to be a copy of a tele- gram received yesterday by Dr. Jenifer from Bishop Gaines, telling Dr. Jenifer to inform the proper authorities of the church that “if they find by Sunday next, 26th instant, that they cannot get along with the pastor-elect, Mr. Gowens, the bishop will remove Rim and send the church an- other minister.” This precludes the proba- bility of Bishop Gaines being in Hillsdale Monday night, as was announced at the meeting Thursday night was likely to be the case. Arrangements were made last night by a large number of the members of the church to hold the services heretofore held there on Sunday at Douglass Hall tomorrow. These services will comprise Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. A few hours after Rev. Mr. Gowens learn- ed that Judge Cole had decided that the doors of the Hillsdale Church must be opened to him for the purpose of holding divine services in the building he appear- ed at the residence of the sexton, Benja- min Butler, in Hillsdale, and demanded the keys of the church, which were given to him Mr. Gowens then proceeded to the church, but found upon entering that some one had preceded him and, it is alleged, removed the pulpit Bible, the hymn books used by the choir, a silver pitcher which did service at the pulpit on meeting occa- sions and, perhaps, one or two other arti- cles. Mr. Gowens’ first impulse was, he said, to swear out a search warrant against various parties whom he thinks are re- taining possession of the articles referred to, but subsequently he determined, he said, to make a demand for them today. Mr. Gowens claims that all the property carried off belongs to the church, but the other side declare that the goods Involved belong to individual members of the church, who were willing that their prop- erty should be thus disposed of. Mr. Gowens sald to a representative of The Star that he was quite sure that twen- ty-five or thirty of the old members would stick by him, and that gradually he will attract new persons, who, it is likely, will unite with the church. He expects to preach twice tomorrow—in the morning and again at night. Speaking of his plans for the future, Mr. Gowens said he would not be in a hurry to choose new officers for thé church, as he’ preposed to give those now in rebellion a ckance to return to the fold. If, how- ever, they do not do this in a reasonable time he will declare the abandoned offices vacant and have them filled with other men. In reference to the debt hanging over the church, Mr. Gowens sald he had no fears but that he could manage to pay the interest, which will accrue on June 28, 1895, as well as to meet other liabilities as they become due. Those who are op- posed to Mr. Gowens say that the latter will not be able to get more than six or seven members at the utmost of those who have heretofore belonged to the church to stand by him in the present trouble. a How to Improve Washington Alley Lite. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The zeal which you have manifested in calling the public’s attention to those ex- isting social conditions of the baser kinds, which obtain in our beautiful city, with a view to their abatement, is to be com- mended by all good citizens, and the invi- tation you extend to your legions of read- ers to express themselves as to the viola- tiens of the “Edmunds act,” which are daily brought to the attention of the pub- He, embolden me to ask a little space to state my views. In my opinion the holders and agents of Teal estate who let “court” and “alley” houses to that class of indescribable ten- ants of whom no questions are asked are largely blamable for this crime. When a colored person desires to rent a house in @ respectable neighborhood he is politely informed, without any investigation into his character or antecedents,that the house is for white tenants only. What is his re- course? He must hie him to the fragrant precincts of Louse alley or similar locality as objectionable to him as to his more deli- cate white brother. I am an active member of a charitable organization, and in the performance of duty we found a very poor, but respectable family living, much against their will, in one of these alleys. We were unable to place this deserving family in more desir- able quarters by reason of the above men- tioned prejudice against colored people, and they were compelled to remain In that vice- infested neighborhood with children sub- ject daily to direct and indirect contact with the vilest. The public may easily conjecture what kind of men and women these children will make with such sur- roundings. Therefore I offer this suggestion: In the future let owners and agents of real es- tate, particularly of the humbler kinds, require of each would-be tenant satisfac- tory evidence that they are not cohabiting in violation of the “Utah” or ‘‘Edmunds” act before accepting them, and one great, nay, the greatest, objection to “alley” life will have been removed and the way paved for further reform. Cc. H. BUTLER. ———_ For the Newsboys’ Home. There is no local charity that is more deserving, cr that receives more sympathy at the hands of the people of Washington for the good it accomplishes, than the Newsboys’ Home, 927 E street. Offering shelter and care to the homeless is a char- ity that should have the earnest support of every parent and every other person who feels an interest in the children who are but wajfs on the street. The home is dependent for support on voluntary sub- scriptions, and during the coming summer mentks, when so many of the friends of the institution are out of town, the funds are likely to run low, and its needs still continue great. For this reason the au- thorities of the home are planning a dona- tion party for next week, and all articles that would evidently be of use in an in- stitution of the sort will be gladly received. Ladies will be in attendance at the home all the week to receive donations. Gro- caries, clothing, fuel and money will be most acceptable. There is great need for six fron single bedsteads. Persons so dis- posed can leave contributions of money at the office of The Evening Star. S tions have been received as follows: Ev ing Star, $100; Mrs. G. W. McLanahan, $100; Mrs. L. Barber, $10; rs. T. s. Childs, $10; Miss Easby, 0. Mahon (in memoriam), $5; a trend, a; a friend, $10; Stinemetz & ‘Son, one dozen straw hats and six derbies. —_—.___ . Sunday League. > A mass meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon at the First Congregational Church under the joint auspices of the Sabbath observance department of the W. C. T. U. and the Sunday League of America. Rev. Edward Thomson, D.D., of New York and Rev. D. W. Luccock and Rey. Isaac W. Canter of this city will speak, and Mrs. M. E. Collins will read a paper. —_>__ Fine Goods at Auction. Will be sold by Latimer, Morgan & Co. on Tuesday, 2ist instant, at the Exchange, 1333 H street, a miscellaneous collection of household goods, mattings and carp! exhibition on Monday next. See adv ment. ——. _—_ Dining Cars on Royal Blue Line. Three additional New York trains on the Royal Blue Line have been equipped with dining cars, making five in all, viz ra trains leaving Washington at hee Sundays), 10:00 a.m. and aad p.m. The dining car service on the Royal Blue Line is noted for its superior- ity and the high standard ot excellence will be fully maintained. Bay Ridge Season of 15: Tis popular resort cn the Chesapeake bay is being enlarge® and beautified, and the rate for this season reduced to 75 cents, with liberal inducements to Sunday schools, Icdges and societies. For dates and de- tailed information, apply to S. B. Hege, D. P. A., B. and O. R. R., New York avenue and 15th street. ° —— $4.00 to Philadelphia and Return via B. and 0. R.R. On all trains, May 20 and 21, valid for re- turn until the 23d. Account dedication et Odd Fellows’ ‘Temple, May 21. JUMPED OVERBOARD. — A Despondent Man Attempts ‘to Drown Himeelf.” John L. Furman, despondent because of business. reverses and unable to enlist in the army, made a desperate attempt to end his life yesterday afternoon by jump- ing in the river from the ferry boat Colum- bia. Like many others tired of life he was willing to grasp a straw at the last mo- ment when he realized his position. The young man, who is not yet thirty years old, came here a week ago with nearly $100 in his pocket, and, it is said, he vis- ited the races with a wiew to increasing the size of his purse, but, like many others who make similar attempts, he came away almost penniless. When Furman came here he made un- successful efforts to get work exterminat- ing insects from hotels, and then he tried to get in the army, but was unable to pass the physical examination. As a last resort the despondent man went to Alexandria, where he fared no better than he had here, and then he started back with $1.60 in his pockets. As the boat proceeded on its journey this way the young man studied the question of suicide. He knew he had a soul to save and finally determining that in his case it would be no sin he sat down and wrote the following: To whom it may concern: I this day commit suicide because I am not fit to live upon this good earth. Is suicide a sin? I think not in my case. I am stranded here, and am a great dis- tance frem home. I ask forgiveness from all mankind and from Him above. UNKNOWN. Then he ran his pencil through the “Un- known” and signed his name. Putting the slip of paper in his pocket he walked to the side of the boat. There was a splash, which was followed by the cry “man over- board,” and the stopping of the boat. A life preserver was thrown him and he grasped it, being afterward hauled on beard with boat hooks. Furman was brought here and turned over to the police. A message was sent his brother in New York, but the answer received from him gave the police word to do as they thought best with him. The young man was not surprised at the mes- sage from his brother and said he thought he could get assistance from his uncle near Norfolk. ——.—_—_ The Meter Muddle. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I see by the papers that the Commis- stoners have concluded not to try to carry out the law relating to the use of meters. It appears from the statements in the press that the whole trouble arises from the ergineer branch of the District government insisting that the District shall furnish the meters. Why this should be done I cannot under- stand. The law clearly contemplates that the parties who are required to use meters shall do so at their own expense, as the treasury officials and everybody else has construed it. Why should I and other citi- zens be taxed te furnish meters for the manufactories, livery stables, railroad com- panies, etc? Or why should they be paid for out of the District revenues? This is all the more unjust when it is borne in mind that the hundreds of citizens whose service pipes were frozen because of the shallowness of the mains where the streets had been cut down and the mains not cor- respondingly lowered, and which was wholly the fault of the District authorities, were compelled to replace them in mid- winter at their own expense. It cost me $80 to replace mine, besides being deprived of the water for two weeks, during which time we were compelléd to bring all we got by hand from a hydrant some distance away. After such treatment I don’t feel that I ought to contribute to the purchase of meters for these parties. The whele trouble seems to be that in- stead of applying the law as it is, the En- gineer Commissioner wants to make a law of his own. In view of the trouble and ex- pense that the citizens have been put to in the matter of the water supply since 1882 by the mismanagement of the engineer of- ficers of the District government, I should think that the present officers would be content to apply the law as passed by Con- gress, instead of attempting to substitute their own notions. It might be well enough for the Commis- sioners to have the authority to specify the make of meter that should be used, so that the best might be had, andvall use the same meter and thus secure unfformity of meas- urement of the water to all alike; but that authority should be had from Congress. There are several reliable meters on the market, any of which will answer the pur- pose, and I see no reason why the Com- missioners should not go ahead and enforce the law as it is, and at the next session ob- tain from Congress the authority to desig- nate the kind of meter to be used, if thought best, though where such authority has been given it_has resulted in favorit- ism and fraud. The suggestion was re- cently made in one of the city papers that the Commissioners were contemplating the idea of having meters used by all water takers, in private houses as well as in the cases of large consumers, as now provided by law. That matter has been thoroughly discussed heretofore, and has been con- demned by Gen. Meigs and other officials and by the citizens universally; and I can hardly believe that the present Commis- sioners will attempt so foolhardy a scheme. TAXPAYER. =e Epworth League Anniversary. The sixth anniversary of the organiza- tion of the Epworth League will be cele- brated with appropriate exercises by the Washington District Epworth League at Wesley Chapel next Wednesday evening. Rev. S. A. Steel, D.D., of Nashville, Tenn., general secretary of the Epworth League of the M. E. Church South and editor of the Epworth Era, will make the address of the evening on the subject, ‘the For- ward Movement of Methodism. Others parclpating in the exercises will be Re O. Knott, D.D., Rev. C. W. Baldwin, Bs Mrs.’ William M. Wishart, FP. T. Israel, district secretary, and Presiding Elder L. B. Wilson, D.D, The afternoon following this meeting a large number of delegates to the fourth general conference to be held in Philadelphia will leave for that city. ew If She Marries. The wil! of the late James F. Wilkes, dated April 13, 1887, filed here,* provides that the widow, Olive C. Wilkes, shall have the estate during her life so long as she remains unmarried. If she remarries, she is to receive only her dower right, the resi- due of the estate to be sold, and the pro- cceds invested for the equal benefit of the two children, Bertha I. and D. Arthur Wilkes. Mrs. Wilkes is appointed execu- trix, the appointment to hold good during ber widowhood. a To Arrange a Reception. Tue stay-at-home members of the Morton Cadets will meet at the armory at 7:30 this evening to arrange for a reception to the drill team upon its return from Memphis. ——_——>—__ Improved Service to Cincinnati and St. Louis. The B. and O. R. R. has greatly improved its train service to Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis by shortening the running time by the addition of new dining cars. A through sleeper to Louisville is attached to the amene trai See time table thi; Beecham’s Pills for con= stipation, sec. and 25¢ Get the book at your drug= gist’s and go by it. Annual Sales More Than 6,000,000 Boxes. Dr. John G. Dewis of Bos= ton, Mass., says: ‘The formula of Ripans Tabules is am old and a good ome. They are very beneficial for many forms of dyspepsia.” Ripans, 50c. a box. At all druggists. ALVA HUBBARD & CO., Steam and Hot Water Heating Apparatus. Repairing and Remodeling. 9i8 F st. ow. Telephone cail 448, my2-eolml0 MOUNT VERNON REGENTS. Many Valuable and Historic Gifts Re- ceived Recently. The board of regents of the Mt. Vernon Association yesterday elected Dr. J. M. Toner of this city, and Dr. James C. Car- ter of New York, members of the advisory board of that organization. Mrs. Town- send of the regents, presented her report, showing that the year past had been a successful one. Reference was made in the meeting to the heavy loss sustained by the association in the recent death of Mrs. J. Dundas Lippincott, late vice regent for Pennsylvania, It was announced that Mrs. Phoebe Hearst had given a considerable sum to complete the redemption of the swamp land on the river front, which has been for a long time productive of malaria. Mrs. Leiter, vice regent for Illinois, nade a very valuable gift to the regency, before leaving Washington, in the form of the original architectural plans of the interior of the mansion at Mount Vernon. Among the gifts made to Mount Vernon is a gilt bronze plate, to be used as a center piece in the state dining room. This was the gift of Mrs. George Goldsborough of Maryland. One of the most important additions in the way of relics that has been made to Mount Vernon for many years is the old coach used by George Washington himself. This has been presented by Gen. Bromfield and was secured by him from a circus com- pany, which has had it as one of the lead- ing attractions of their street pageants for a number of years. The regent has nominated and the coun- cil has confirmed the foHowing new vice regents: For Rhode Island, Mrs. William Ames; for Nebraska, Mrs. "Melvira Clark- son, and for New York, Miss Amy Town- send. Mrs. Barnes of this city and Mrs. Clarkson of Nebraska were the arrivals at Mount Vernon yesterday of the regents. ———_ Mr. Hamlin a Witness. Charles S. Hamlin, assistant secretary of the treasury, appeared in the Police Court this morning as a witness against a Scotchman, who gave his name as Adam Ford, and charged him with vagrancy. Mr. Hamlin assisted the man, giving him money for lodging and clothing because of statements he had made about having been given work. These statements, Mr. Hamlin learned, were false, and on his complaint, the arrest was made. The prisoner admitted that he had done ee and Judge Kimball gave him thirty lays. Dedsoedondeasoatoesensoatoaentongonsengnegontoegoctonteegonteedeeonseeteese. 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Eighty lan- tern-slide views, including several pictures of her Uttle girl, born in northern Greenland. ‘Tickets, with reserved seats, 75, 50 and 25 conte, ut Metzerott’s music store. CHURCH OF OUR FATHER, COR. 13TH AND L sts. n.w.—Dr. Rogers will deliver the closing sermon in the series on “The Pilgrim's Pro- gress” tomorrow evening, May 19, at 8 o'clock, Subject: “Giant. Despair and Doubting Castle; the Delectable Mountains; Victory for the Pil- grim Warriors.” Illustrated by Mr. P. B. Mur- Tay. Popular praise service. All seats free. 1t EXCURSIONS, &o. EXGURSIONS. STEAMER GEORGE LEARY {2 FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK, VA. May 29, 2.00 round Boat Tic and the office, 904 E st. n.w. oot oe oe Excursion to Glymont eve Binday, .m., returning 73 wat PRD. LER, Gen'l Engstal "Gea Ls PLANKED SHAD MARSHALL HALL, SUNDAY, MAY 19, 1 And every SUNDAY On Sundays steainer Chas. 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CUMBERLAND & SON, ‘foot of F st. and N. . B.W. mny9-3m Marshall Hall. May Schedule STR. CHAS. MACALESTER leaves for Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, reaches Washington at 2 and 6 p.m. STR. RIVER QUEEN leaves for all river land- ings at 9:30 a.m.; returning, reaches Washington at 3 pm. PLANK SHAD DINNER EVERY DAY. For charters, dinners, &c., apply at office, 7th and M s.w. Telephone call 825. my2-tf MountVernon, HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. THE PALATIAL STEAMER Charles Macalester Will leave foot of 7th and M w. dally (ex- cept Sunday) at 10 a.m. and P.m.; returning, reaches the city at 2 and 6 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 75c. Admission to grounds and mansion, 25¢. Both tickets to be obtained at wharf and at the princi- pal hotels. Elegant cafe ou steamer. THE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL my2-254 STEAMBOAT CO. FOR CABIN JOHN BRIDGE—STEAM LAUNCH Florence will make two trij _ SUNDAXS a Boat leaves 32d st. and and 2: Bem; BORt for charter for Great Fatis and Upper stomac at reascnable rates. Inquire of aanee, 420 11th st. n.w., or J. Marconnier, 1073 apl9-3m $1.25 Corsets A Corset store is the only ri Fat place to buy Corsets—every day we PROVE it by stich exelusive special We have just made a special pu ater = dozen Tadies" Extra long-waist nee B. Ya Spirite™ Corsets, two side steels, tik flossed, boned bust, in white and ‘gray, made of medium-weight coutil. Good value for $1.25. Our price. ZOCe Our business Is confined strictly to one Mne—CORSETS and WAISTS. HOWARD’S stone 1003 F St. dostox house CITY ITEMS. Paper Napkins, 25c. Per 100. Glue” Mends Ev: “Royal erything, 100(. —__-—__ a Japanese Lanterns, 2c. J. Jay Gould’ss my17-2t* = = —=9 AMUSEMENTS. Don’t Miss THE Grand Encampment and Fete OF THE Emmet Guard AT CAPITOL PARK, N. Cap. and G sts, Commencing MONDAY EVENING, May 20, an continuing until SATURDAY, May 25. M ‘Throwi Dancing, Mermlete Ooatesta, wer ee, aA MONDAY EVENING, Dress Parade by the pe D. GN. G., and Mt. Pleasant rps. Admission, 10 cents. meistt A TRIP ACROSS THIS CONTINENT, An filustrated lecture by Mr. (with over ne. 328 views), at ST. SorNs” pa ALL, WEDNESDAY, MAY S00, nt 8 oclock Given n by BOY! BOYS’ CHAPTER B BROTHEIO0! Sanaa) 25 cents. my18-3t® Fragrant Sweet Peas —We've a gorgeous display of them nowy The most delicately tinted and the sweet scented blossoms you'll find anywhere here. Our prices are a little less than ask. A. Gude & Bro., Eats s..cct. my18-124 G BAND OPERA HOUSE. EDWARD H. ALLEN, Tonight at 8:15. - THIRD WEEK THIRD COMEDY SEASON. Frederic Bond and Comp’y Presenting the Two-act Comedy, Irish Ambassador, Followed by the One-act Farce, Love’s Alarms. Se. cpaape ses — Manager. GENERAL ADMISSION May 20—Fourth Week—(By special SSeeae THE GUV'NOR. Seats now on sale. my18-tf JAPAN—THE SUNRISE KINGDOM. jostrated by 75, Stercopticon Views.) MR. RRAaY, AT THE CENTRAL Might SCHOOL, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 16, 1886, 8-0 Adults’ Tickets. +-25 Cents. a 1 : EW NATIONAL THEATER. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, Last appearance this season of AMERICA’S FAVORITE ARTIST, MR. NAT. G. GOODWIN’ A GILDED FOOL. NEXT XT WEEK, Daniel Frohman’s Lyceum Theater Company OF NEW YORK. MON., TUES., WED., AND MAT. SAT., An Ideal Husband. THURS. 4xD FORTUNE. FRIDAY, fe, THE WIFE. Complete ae York Scenery and Appointments, Seats for any performance now on sale, my16-3t — CADEMY. GRAND OPERA, Popular Prices—25c., 50c., S and ae Hinrichs’ ==. THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, ‘Van Cauteren, Synneberg, Del Papa, Maina, panari, Viviant, &c. Next Week—Last week of the opera seasoug brilliant repertoire. Positive appearance of Mons, A. L. Guille. Seats and cards now ready. it ‘THE CAPITAL GLEE AND RUBINSTEIN CLUB Announce thelr Excursion to Richmond, Va., FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1895. Special train via C. & O. R’y'at 12 o'clock noong return, arriving in Washington Saturday at 10 p.m, Round Trip, $3.00— ah _anetaat oes) fo concert. ner eH witations can ‘rom any inem! my 1S-e03t at Veethot's Galleries, 1217 F et. Spend a Few Minutes —in this musical palace. Drop in any time, Gay or night—there is no entrance fee, The graphophones are changed daily, New recor are constantly being ma newest songs and music are to be heard here as soon as “out.” Five. cents to hear any of the grapbophones—take your chotce. Edison’s Crowning Work qit-ihe, Kinetoscope, which faithfully repros duces motion by means of photographs passing an aperture so rapidly as to allow the eye no chance to catch the Subjects are: the modern Hercules, in Muse cular Posings. The Cock Fight (realistia and exciting). Wilson and Waring (two eccentric und interesting dancers), ‘The Danse Comique (from the Milk White Flag), introducing the “Jumping Jack." 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