Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1895, Page 12

12 _—— ee LOOAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Grand Ope-a House.—Mr. Frederic Bond’s Comedy Company, in “Pink- Domino: New National Theater.—Comedy Co: ny, in “Nita’s First,” preceded by ve Game.” = Butler's Bijou Theater.—“‘Uncle Tom's Cabin.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater. — Manager Eugene Kernan’s Denefit. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Kineto-Graphophone. Carroll Institute Hall, 10th street be- tween New York avenue and K street northwest.—Entre Nous Club in “Snowball” and “My Wife's Bonnet.” 3300 O street northwest.—Mr. Wagga- man's Art Gallery open for benefit of the istrict exhibit of the Atlanta exposition. A ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Mattano for Mattox creek and intervening landings at 5 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. 1312 I street—Tally-ho coach for Arling- ton and Cabin John bridge at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. —_——__ THERE'S SATISFACTION IN OUR “One IQollar’” Neglige Shirts—perfect fit assured—or “your money back.” - HENRY FRANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. doo eek cas Fine Old Burgundy, Socialite (Claret), vin. 1881; rich Old Port Wines from Epeer’s Passaic vineyards, older and far superior to other American wines. SUPERLATIVE $1.00 STRAW HATS. The kind you're asked $1.50 for everywhere. HENRY FRANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. ee CHEAP COOKING IN SUMMER. No smoke—doesn’t heat up the house—1-3 usual cost—if it’s done on a Gasoline Stove. We have them, $2.98 up. Gasoline, lic. gal- lon. BARKER, 7th and D sts. s.w. ease BABIES GROW STRONG AND FAT On our milk. Never makes them ill, ’cause It’s always pure, fresh and rich. Delivered twice dally if desired. Only 8c. quart. J. B. Thompson, 511 4% st. s.w. eg eS BEFORE CARPETS ARE PUT AWAY Better have them cleaned. We make them just as bright and fresh as new. Made moth-proof free. Wagon calls. Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-5 Mass. ave. You'll always get the tenderest and fresh- est of Choice HOME-DRESSED MEATS if you buy of KEANE, 35-51 Center Market. —— ‘THE HIGHEST GRADE OF COFFEE is Kenny’a H. L. O. Mocha and Mandeh- ling Java. It is Toasted dry—is free from Brease or water. Nine city stores. Whole- Bale and retail. C. D. Kenny. CITY AND DISTRICT. For Sale of Premises. ‘A bill in equity has been filed by Ellen Goldsmith and others against Isaac Kron- berg and others, asking for the sale and Boe of of premises New York ave- of the estate of the late Morris H. —_—_-._ A Baccalaureate. ‘The baccalaureate address to the students of Norwood Institute was made last even- ing at the Church of the Ascension by Rev. Dr. Hartley Carmichael of St. Paul's Church, Richmond, Va. ——_————— Law Students to Graduate. The annual graduation exercises of the law department of the National University will take place at the Academy of Music Monday evening, June 3, at 8 o'clock. A class of forty-five students will be award- ed diplomas. An interesting program has been prepared. The address to the stu- dents will be delivered by Samuel W- LLamoreaux, commissioner of the land office. Rev. Dr. A. W. Pitzer of the®Cen- tral Presbyterian Church will officiate as chaplain. Bhe Marine Band will render the music. Sg Death of Mrs. Chamberlain. Mrs. Chamberlain, Wife of Gen. Frank Chamberlain of Albany, and mother of Mr. E. T. Chamberlain, commissioner of navi- gation, Treasury Department, died at her home in Albany from an attack of pneu- monria Saturday afterncon. Commissioner Chamberlain was at her bedside at the time. He will remain in Albany to attend the funeral, and will not return to this city before Friday next. es The Golden Cross, At the last meeting of Meridian Com- mandery, United Order of the Golden Cross, Noble Commander E. C. Johnston presid- ed.. A letter was received from Grand Commander Hallam appointing Miss Lauretta Henrick as deputy grand com- mander for this commandery. Under the good of the order E. F. Huggins, by re- quest, extended an invitation to members to be present at the Universalist Church Sunday evening next, when Rev. Dr. Rogers will preach on the subject of ‘“Temper- ance” urder the auspices of the order of Good Templars. “Mr. Huggins was direct- ed to ascertain and report as to the feasi- Lility of giving an excursion by the com- mandery during the season. Further re- marks were made by Miss Adelaide Payne of Goodwill Commandery,,N. W. Wilker- scn, Grand Keeper of Records Graham and others, and Miss Bowbeer gave a vocal solo. a AnotHer Burglar. Mr. B. B. Baden of 614 East Capitol street had an exciting experience with a burglar about 2 o'clock yesterday morn- ing. He was in bed when he was awaken- ed by the reflection of a light thrown on the mirror, and when he raised his head from the pillow he saw the burglar inves- tigating the clothing he had laid on a chair beside the bed. Seeing he had been discovered, the bur- glar made a start from the room and Mr. Baden followed as soon as he could get his revolver from his bureau drawer. By this time the burglar had reached a place where he was probably safe, for two bul- lets from Mr. Baden’s pistol failed to stop him. Dr. Demarest lives on the lower floor of the house, and his room door was open, but the man did not enter. ‘When the man had disappeared and Mr. Baden overhauled his clothing he made the discovery that $47 had been taken. Complaint was made to the police and the officers are now investigating the case. ——— —_ His Body Identified. The man who committed suicide at the American House a few days ago by swal- lowing whisky and laudanum and then in- baling gas, as published in The Star at the time, was Dantel C. Shirley of Newmarket, Va., and not “D. Miller,” as he registered at the hotel. His body has been in Under- taker Lee’s establishment since Wednes- day, and Saturday evening Joseph Roller identified the body. The dead man was thirty-five years old, and his parents, who live in Newmarket, are heart-broken over his rash act. About two years ago the de- ceased, who was unmarried, gave up the [Sty businesa in Newmarket and went Baltimore, where he got employment on electric railroad. Last Tuesday night fe came here and went to the hotel, where committed suicide. Friends of the dead man, who came here Saturday evening and identified the body, could assign no cause for the man’s act. This morning the body was taken to Newmarket for interment. : —.__. Irving Marks Discharged. In the case of Irving Marks, a young white man charged with larceny in three cases, District Attorney Birney today en- tered a nolle prosse in each case. Marks was charged with having, on the Ist of last December, stolen $60 worth of jewelry from Hugh T. Murray, a gold watch valued at $75 from James A! Harrison, and $107 worth of jewelry from Edward P. Davis. Marks Fat. sentenced to a long term in jail by the olice Court on charges growing out of the fame transaction, aud for that reason the three ae cases were nolle prossed to- day and Marks discharged from custody. THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MAY 27, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. AFFAIRS IN. GEORGETOWN Many Events of Interest From Across Rock Creek. A Cutting Scrape Without Serious In- jary—Local, Social and Personal Notes—New Base Ball Team. At 2 o'clock yesterday morning Officer Sullivan arrested Stoke Cohen on Herring Hill for acting in a disorderly manner. When taken in the man was covered with blood from crown to foot. His clothes were soaked in the crimson liquid. It developed that he had been in a row about an hour before, and got stabbed in the wrist. An artery had been struck with the weapon used, and the flow resulted. The wound was a deep and ugly one, extending in sev- eral directions. The wrist had the appear- ance of having been struck several times. The man was one of the worst sights ever brought to the station. He said his assail- ant was one Bill Hughes, a fellow well known to the police. He has been arrested several times for engaging in fights and other lawless acts. No warrant has peen issued for Hughes’ arrest as yet. Cohen has expressed no desire to prosecute. The “Hoys” Organized. The “‘Hoys,” an amateur base ball team, which five years ago proved invincible in this section, has been reorganized. Most of the old men will be with the club. Talbot will manage the reorganized players and Chamberlain will captain them. Fine work on the diamond is anticipated by those who remember the ‘“‘Hoys” and the great games they put up half a decade ago. All the members are able-bodied, athletic fellows, and enthusiastic over the national game. Funeral of James H. Fowler. Mr. James H. Fowler’s funeral took place yesterday, services belng held at the Gay Street Baptist Church. Deceased’s long connection there and honorable career in all his walks brought forth a big crowd of mourners. The pastor, Rev. Dr. W. 8. O. Thomas, paid a tender tribute to the worth of the living man, and spoke of the loss to the church, with which he had been so long Identified. "He had been a man upon whom pastors for years had leaned. Dr. Lodge, a former pastor of the Gay Street Church, spoke feelingly too of the dead. He said he possessed the highest virtues of a man. His opinions were al- ways valuable and he had the strength of his convictions. He was a friend upon whom all could depend. The speaker il- lustrated in many ways the nobility of the character of the dead. The Odd Fellows were present at the ser- vices and funeral in a body, and one of their representatives led in prayer. The floral tributes were very beautiful. Among them was an offering from the Society of the Christian Endeavor. The pallbearers were officers of the church. Baptist Revival. The unanswerable question, “How Shall We Escape if We Neglect Salvation?” was the basis of the Baptist revivalist’s sermon last night. Mrs. Elsom, the wife of the visiting exhorter, sang “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” The interest through- out was intense. Many joined the church ard stood for prayer. The house was packed. There are to be but two more meetings—tonight and tomorrow night. Notes. Mr. Thos. Fleming of the Linthicum Stu- dente leaves Wednesday to accept a lucra- tive position with a New York iron firm. Yesterday morning early one of Mrs. P. Emrich’s show windows, at 3116 M street, was broken into and some articles stolen therefrom. Mrs. D. J. Cotter’s condition is becoming very encouraging. "The Mite Society of the Tenleytown Bap- tlst Church are arranging one of their de- lightful sociables for tomorrow evening. There will be an abundance of good things. The children of the Sabbath school are getting ready for their June Sunday, antic- ipating a splendid time. Prof. H. W. Schlosser’s May, ball will be held this year tomorrow afterflioon at Car- roll Institute Hall. —_.__ SERMONS FOR VETERANS. Services Preliminary to Memorial Day Held in the Churches Yesterday. Services preliminary to the observance of Memorial day were held in several of the city churches yesterday. Rev. Byron Sunderland, D.D., at the First Presby- terian Church delivered a discourse on “Liberty.”” Encampment No. 111, Union Veteran Legion, held memorial services at the Met- ropolitan Presbyterian CHurch yesterday afternoon. Nearly all the members of the encampment were present. Rev. W. EB. Parson of the Church of the Reformation made an address on “The American Union Velunteer.” Rev. G. N. Luccock’s subject was “Patriotic and Loyal Women,” and Rev. E. O. Eldridge of Waugh M. E. Church spoke of the loyal people of the south during the war. Veterans of Encampments No. 23 and No. 69 held special services at the Church of Our’ Father last night. Rev. Dr. Rog- ers, pastor of the church, and ex-Governor Pelham of Maine delivered patriotic ad- dresses, while tributes to, the departed comrades were paid by Louis Schulter, Gilbert C. Knifin and E. B. Thompson. The honor rolls of the two encampments were read. Bishop Newman delivered a stirring ad- dress on the heroes of the civil war at the Metropolitan M. E. Church last night, and Bishop Hurst made the principal ai dress at the memorial services at the Gar- field Memorial Christian Church. Rev. E. §. Todd at Hamline Church preached a sermon appropriate to Memorial day. The George H. Thomas Post, No. 15, G. A. R., was addressed at the North Capitol M. E. Church last evening by the pastor, Rev. Charles L. Pate. Appropriate music was a feature of the observances. A large number of members of Grand Aimy posts and a delegation from the Legion of Loyal Women attended services at St. John’s Church last night and heard an eloquent and patriotic sermon by Rev. Dr. Alexander Mackay-Smith. Rev. Dr. Howell made an address. — Poles and Overhead Wires. To the Editor of The Evening Star: What, oh, what, has become of the most high order of the “Mystic Three” with re- gard to the erection of unsightly poles and overhead wires? Go along 14th street from L to the Boundary. New poles taken the place of old ones long since abandoned by the Electric Company. You will no doubt be told that these are necessary for the District fire alarm, but if you will im- vestigate I am sure you will find that the Telephone Company is very much ‘nterest- ed in these new poles. Again, today some one is putting up some new enes—“horrid- looking things’’—at the corner of Rhode Island avenue, Sampson and between R and § streets on 1ith. These certainly are not for fire alarm. You will find more on D street. I am not opposed io necessary poles, but would like to know what has become of the order. If you will publish the facts in the case I am sure the public will be pleased. CONSISTEN® (According to the statement of the su- perintendent of telephone and telegrapa, it is true that new poles are being erected along 14th street from L to Boundary, but they are for the exclusive use of the Dis- trict fire alarm service. These old poles originally belonged to the Western Union Telegraph Company, but were turned over to-the Electric Light Company and then abandoned in favor of the District of Co- lumbia. The Telephone Company has no interest whatever in them. ‘The other poles mentioned are, according to the sam2 authority, merely cross arms to prevent District of Columbia wires from crossing.) a Trustees’ sale of Swiss Steam Laundry plant, buildings and grounds, situated on E Street bet.2ist and 22d sts. northwest, takes place tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. See advertisement elsewhere. ———__ Virginia Association Excursion—A grander time than ever on June 4. Dancing and “‘Cy- clone Jim” Marshall. No Virginian should miss it.—Advt. ——_-___ Go to Gettysburg on Decoration day with Columbia Commandery. Rate, $2.25. Train leaves B, and O. R. R. depot at 8am. * THE SPINNER STATUE. An Entertainment to Raise Funds for the Final Paymen The women of Washington are about to erect a statue to the memory of the late Gen. Francis E. Spinner. The statue is of heroic proportions, being eight feet high without the pedestal. It has been-executed by Henry J. Ellicott, and has been pro- nounced by competent judges to be the most lifelike piece of statuary ever pro- duced in Washington. In 1862, through the instrumentality of Gen. Spinner, seven women were appointed in the Treasury Department to count United States notes. Now there are over 5,000 women employed in the government departments of Washington, and thousands filling honorable and remunerative positions throughout the United States. In order to make their last payment the ladies of the Spinner Memorial Association purpose producing a play called ‘‘An Ital- ian Duchess” at the Academy of Music to- morrow evening, by local talent, under the management of Mrs. W. Andrew Boyd. The Spinner Memorial Association has a membership of nearly 700, and the man- agers hope the Spinners will flock to the theater en masse and give their hearty support. The finest talent in the city has been secured, including Mrs. W. Andrew Boyd, Mr. Felix E. Mahony, Mr. Wm. H. Conley, Mr. A. T. Seaman, Dr, Thomas J. Jones, Mr. Duncan C. Haywood, Mr. Wm. Cc. Stierlin and Miss Mary Helen Howe. The members of the association state that the statue is complete and can be seen at the studio of Mr. Ellicott, 1752 S street, where it is waiting the convening of Con- gress to decide where it shafl be placed.. THE NEW ENGINE. Mt. Pleasant to Be Protected From Fire. Saturday afternoon the new chemical en- gine, purchased by the District for the Mt. Pleasant company, was tested by the men of truck B, under the command of Foreman Sherman, in the presence of Commissioner Ross, Dr. Godding of St. Elizabeth Insane Asylum, Chief Engineer Parris, First As- sistant Lowe and Mr. Ross Holloway of Baltimore, the designer of the engine. The trial was a thoroughly successful one, and it is expected that it will be placed in serv- ice in the nect week or so. It is a double $5-gallon tank and discharges from front and rear. It carries 400 feet of hose, one 30-foot extension ladder, one 14-foot scal- ing ladder, two fire hooks, two Johnson force pumps, one 6-gallon hand fire ex- inguisher, two extra sets of chargers. It will be manned by a company of six men, probably selected “from the older com- panies, and Foreman Sherman of truck B may be placed in charge. The new engine house, situated on 14th street near Park, is ready for occupancy, and the manning of the new company will, it is expected, be made the occasion of quite a celebration by the citizens of Mount Pleasant, who have worked for so long a time to secure such Frotection against fire. —_.—_—_ THE MORTON CADETS. Their First Appearance Will Be at the Drill Wednesday Evening. The first appearance of the Morton Ca- dets in public since their victorious return from .femphis will be Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock in front of the Arlington Hotel, all reports to the contrary notwithstanding. On that occasion the young soldiers are to wear full dress government uniform coats, white duck trousers and company caps, and will probably be headed by the Mount Pleasant Drum_ Corps. The ~ published statement that the company has practical- ly decided as to the disposition of its prize money is declared to be erroneous by Capt. Shilling, who adds that no thought has been turned in that direction. —— AMUSEMENTS. Academy of Music.—The Hinrichs opera season closed on Saturday night, and the audience crowded the Academy of Music to its fullest extent. This big audience was doomed to a disappointment, hew- ever, for Guille, the French tenor, could not sing on account of a cold which he caught Friday night. It was the first time in four years that he had disappointed an audience, and he said himself that he was more grieved than the audience could be, but it was impossible for him to sing, and Mr. Michelena sang Manrico in “Il Trov- atore” in his place. Sig. Del Puente, who is a prime favorite here, sang the Count di Luna in a spirited and artistic manner. In “I Pagliacci” Sig. Del Papa repeated his excellent interpretation of Canio,. and all the other artists were heard at their best. The Emmet Guard Fete—The Emmet Guard have every reason to feel grati- fled over the success of their encampment and fete, which has been running for the past week at Capitol Park, and, as they now need but a few hundred dollars of the sum they hoped to realize from the enter- tainment, they will continue it for two nights more. They expect to obtain funds sufficient both to uniform themselves and take them to St. Louis, and, with the at- tractions which they provided for this and tomorrow evening, they ought to real- ize their best hopes. Maj. MacKenzie, who has greatly entertained the crowds that have visited the park by his bagpipe, will give a genuine Scottish sword dance this evening, and battery A, District National Guard; the Corcoran Cadet Corps and the Georgetown Cycle Club will also be present and lend attractiveness to the evening. The Entre Nous Club.—The Entre Nous Club has been working faithfully, so that their entertainment this evening—Carroll Institute Hall—will be a complete success. The members of the club, under the direc- tion of Mr. C. Garvin Gilmaine, will present the three-act comedy ‘Snow Bail,” and the one-act farce “My Wife's’ Bonnet.” The music for the occasion will be furnished by ‘members of the Georgetown Amateur Or- chestra, while Mrs. Kitty Thompson-Berry will render a vocal solo. It is thought that the performance will be very entertaining and successful, as both plays have been successfully produced before by this club. The Burnt Cork Club.-The Burnt Cork Club, an organization in which there is some of the best talent in the city, are now making up their dates for the summer sea- son. They will play in Laurel tomorrow evening. Those who will go with the club are the Del Ray brothers, the Graham brothers, Byron Bond, Charles Shackelford, Howard ‘and Leigh, Stephen Clements and Dimple Shackelford. For the first time the club will put on the spiritualistic per- formance in Laurel, which it has had in preparation for a long time, and the Gra- ham brothers are prepared to give mystify- ing experiments in that line. The other dates for the summer include Rockville, Falls Church, Culpeper, Charlottesville, Alexandria, Frederick, Gaithersburg and towns in the western part of Maryland. ee ES In ‘the Churches. It was “Children’s day” at Foundry Church yesterday and appropriate services were held. Interesting features were the entrance into the church from the Sun- day school of nearly 200 children in line singing, and the baptism of several in- fants. The annual May procession of children was generally observed in the Catholic churches yesterday. Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, D. D., the pastor- elect of the New York Avenue Presbyter- fan Church, yesterday entered upon his duiles. ‘A reception will be given by the congre- gation of the New York Avenue Presby- terian Church to the new pastor, Rev. Dr. Radcliffe and Mrs. Radcliffe, in the lecture room of the church next Wednesday even- in; Z. Mr. Jenichiro Oyabe, a graduate of the Howard University Theological School, was ordaincd a minister of the Gospel at the First Congregational Church last evening, of which he is a member. Rev. J. E. Ran- kin, D. D., preached the ordination sermon, and the charge was delivered by Rev. Dr. S. M. Newman. Mr. Oyabe is under ap- pointment to labor among the Japanese in the Hawaiian Islands. ‘After a sermon on “Christian Encour- agement,” delivered yesterday morning at the Central Presbyterian Church by the pastor, Rev. W. Pitzer, D. D., Rufus P, Clarke was ordained an ‘elder in the 4 church, and Norman T. Elliott, Samuel J. Venable and James C. cons. Buchanan, dea- ——.__ Excurrion to Telchester Beach Deco- ration Day via Pennsylvania Rail- road. Special Excursion to Tolchester Beach, under the auspices of the Knights of St. Peter, will leave Sixth Street Station at a.m, Thursday, May 30th. Rate, $1.50. Go to Pen Mar on Decoration day with Columbia Commander: Rate, $1.75. Train leaves B. and O. . depot at 8:15 a.m. * BURGLARS AROUND. Attempts at Robbers at Two Places Last Night. Yesterday morning about 3 o'clock Po- licemen Boyce and Williams of the first precinct were in the xight place at the right time, and when'ithey returned to the station they had user arrest two al- leged burglars, who will’ have to answer for their conduct in thetalieged attempt to rob the house of Annie? Addison in the “Division.” Thursday night some one com- mitted a petty theft at the house, and yes- terday morning she catiéd in the officers to make complaint to them. “I believe there is somebody in the pan- try now,” said one of*the women in the house, as the keeper of. the place was re- lating her story. Without waiting to hear the ‘letails of the petty theft the officers started in the direction of the back yard and pantry, and much to their surprise they discovered that there were three men there. The in- truders scaled the high fence and the offi- cers were behind them. The latter shouted “halt” several times, and seeing they had no idea of being cap- tured if they could help it Policeman Williams drew his revolver and fired at one of the fugitives. This had the desired effect, although neither of the bullets struck the alleged burglars. But the officers succeeded in capturing two of the three men, and they proved to be ex-convicts. One of them was Michael, alias “Biddie,” Doyle and the other Edward Brown. “We were only stealing a bottle of beer,” said Doyle, when he had been landed in the station. This merning they were taken to police headquarters and were afterward taken to court, where they were held for trial. Lefi His Clothes. M. Resenberg, 1209 11th street southeast, reports that about 1 o'clock Saturday mornirg a burglar entered his house by forcing the rear door, and took 35 cents from Fis trousers pocket. The burglar had put an elegant suit of clothes and a pair of shoes on the roof in rear of the bed room window, but Mr. Rosenberg, who was awakened by the noise, and fired several shots, frightened away the intruder, who left without taking them. own shoes on the premises, been turned over to the police. Miss Minnie Sweeney of No. 23 D street southesst was near New Jersey avenue and C street about 10 o'clock Saturday night, when an unknown colored man stopped her and asked her to read an ad- dress on a slip of paper. When she en- deavored to accommodate him he snatched her pocketbook, containing #0 cents and some jewelry, and escaped. The store of Walter Wiliiams, corner 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue, was en- tered by burglars yesterday afternoon and robbed of cigars -and whisky worth $42. An entrance was effected by forcing open the rear door. He aiso left “his which have eee ees For Better Street Cleaning. To the Editor of The Evening Stai I am sure you will receive thanks from many cétizens for the editorial in Satur- day’s Star touching"the ‘economical work done_by fhe street sweeping contractor of this city. Somehow, by eommon consent, whenever a reform of any nature is called for, residents of the capital city look to your columns as the medium through which it is to be accomplished. There is certainly need of reform in the direction referred to,“for'little doubt can exist in the minds of those who have taken note of the manner im whieh not only the sprinkling, but the sweeping and cleaning of our streets is being done,that the contractor has very nearly carte blanche authority in the premises. But why blame him? He is but displaying a large bit of human nature, and you and I would very likely closely imitate him were we in his predicament. He closed a hard barguin when he agreed to clean our streets at-a price some 33 per cent less than it had/ever been done for before, and it is only natural that he should struggle and scheme to save him- self, since it became evident that he was playing a losing game. Now it may be impertinent for the to-ask,. but 1 am going to all the same—what is our street sweep- ing department for and w is it doing all this time, with its superintendent and inspectors paid out of the public fund? These officials, more than the contractor, it seems to me, are to be censured for this state of affairs. They are supposed to be looking after the interests of the District. At least, that is what they are paid for, while he has no interest at heart but his own. If they cannot prevent work that you call “cruel to the individuals and dis- creditable to the city government;” if they are powerless to prevent the contractor from slighting his work whenever and wherever he chooses, then I submit it ‘s high time for the District Commissioners to be looking around for a new set of of- ficials—for men who will exercise some authority. The fact is, the contractor is not em- ploying a sufficient number of men, horses, brooms or sprinklers to properly do the increased work that was given him last summer, for which he is receiving at the rate of about $30,000 more per annum than he did the previous year. If the authori- ties have permitted him to use one sprinkler where he should have had two, or one sweeper where two were necessary, or if he has failed to increase the effi- ciency of his entire outfit in proportion to the increased work and compensation re- ceived, don’t, for heaven’s sake, lay the blame wholly on him. He has done only just about what any man similarly cir- cumstanced would have done, and what he will probably continue to do unless a reform is wrought in the management of the street sweeping department. The scraping and cleaning of Pennsyl- vania avenue by hand has also been very unsatisfactory the past year, chiefly be- cause the contractor was allowed to desig- nate his force, starting in and continuing with a smaller outfit than the work was ever done by before. His bid was too low. It is to be hoped that the Commissioners will look cut for this in awarding the con- tract for this important work under the proposals published in Saturday’s Star. By all means let this work on our most beau- tiful thoroughfare be done only by a man willing to employ an outfit competent to perform it in the most satisfactory man- ner. OLD RESIDENT. —— Death of James E. Waugh. Mr. James E. Waugh died at his resi- dence at Charlton Heights very suddenly about 10 o'clock yesterday morning of heart trouble. He had been in bad health for some time past, but was able to atiend to his duties at Washington, and was at his office in that city last Saturday as usual. He was taken with a severe at- tack of illness yesterday morning, and passed away in a few moments. Deceased was a very energetic man, and quite pop- ular in the neighborhood in which he re- sided. He was about fifty-five years -of age, and was born in Georgetown, D. C., where he received hts education at the public schools. During the late civil war he organized a volunteer company and was commissioned as its captain. For a num- ber of years he was employed in the Treas- ury Department. He was for a long time the agent of the Washington Life Insur- ance Company of New York, and was a prominent Mason, being a member of Pen- talpha Lodge, No. 23,/F. A. A. M.; Lafay- ette R. A. Chapter, No. 5, and past emi- rent commander of Columbia Commandery, No. 2, Knights ‘Templar. About the year 1887 he purchased, with Ben- jamin Charlton and’ Edward Graves, a tract of land east of the Baltimore and Chio railroad, nearly adjoining Branch- ville, from Mrs. J. M. Joyner and Jonathan T. Walker. A stock company was shortly organized, which established the village of Charlton Heights by dividing te land into lots and laying out a number of streets and avenues. The new village grew rapidly, and in a brief period some fifty or more houses were erected. The heirs of Eenjamin Charlton and the deceased now pretty much control the interest of the property, as the stock was purchased from time to time by those who established the ccmpany. Mr. Waugh leaves a wife and daughter. He also has two sisters, Mrs. C. V. Godey, living at Charlton Heights, and Mrs. Martha Weiler, 1316 V street, and a brother, Mr. Summerfield Waugh, who is in the government printing office. The re- mains will be buried at Oak Hill cemetery. ———— Grand Excursion Decoration Day vin Pennsylvania Railroad. To Pen-Mar, $1.75; Gettysburg, $2.25. Spe- clal train will leave Sixth Street Station at $:30 a.m., May 30th. Excursion under the auspices of Nelson Division, Knights of Pythias. . Family in Want. , Last November First Lieutenant James E. Wilson, U. S. A., was placed on the retired list because of certain disabilities. He has remained for some time, it is said, at St. Elizabeth’s Insane Asylum of his own accord, and being an excellent civil engineer is said to have done much work in that line there for the asylum authori- ties. His retired pay is understood to be $133.25 a month, and Saturday afternoon his wife, Annie F. Wilson, filed a petition in the Equity Court for separate mainte- nance, claiming that her husband is about to take a European trip, and that she is wholly dependent on him for support of herself and their ten-year-old daughter. Mrs. Wilson alleges that her “husband has $400-or $500 on hand, and prays that he be required fo pay a reasonable amount for the support of herself and child. She also prays that she be allowed the custody of the child. They were married at Brookr lyn, N. ¥., February 11, 1878, and have had three children born to them. ‘ a Large Sale of Furniture, Mattings and Carpets. Latimer, Morgan & Co., Auctioneers, will sell, tomorrow, at the Exchange, 1333 H street, a fine ine of furniture, mattings and carpets. Sale commences at 10 o’clock.— Advertisement. —— ‘There is No Luck in Basiness. Genuine merit only achieves success. 5-Ib. boxes Best Creamery Butter, at $1.25. James F. Oyster, 900 Penna. ave.—Advt. eeererrresreres POWDER! A cream of tartar baking powder. me: THIRD WEEK. “LANGLOIS” OXFORDS, $2.50. window. Next week we add a mew one, Glace Kid, “tip FOOT FORM BOOTS, $3.00. ~ ROYA L, - Absolutely Pure. United Stater Government Food Report, Soeeepreereereereeneeeeees FOOT FORM Displayed in our F street of same.”’ In our 13th street window. Wehave fitted three hun= dred slim feet perfectly! No confusion! WE HAVE RARROW WIDTHS. The only store in Wash- ington devoted entirely to women’s and children’s SHOES. “LANGLOIS,” 18th and Fe it “WE'LL MATE 'EM TO FIT.” True Blue . Serges for summer wear== are to be found. here in great variety--these favor= ite fabrics come about as near filling the want fora summer suit --as any known fabric-=-for comfort == dressiness == and _all- around wear == test our leader == color guaranteed true blue--usual price of other tailors $25. Our Price $14. —Tailoring —Exclusively. Merrz AND Mertz, 906 F Street N.W. it “LOOK AT OUR WINDOW." WHAT CAN CUTICURA DO? Everything that is cleansing, purifying and beauti- fying for the skin, scalp and hair of infants and children the CUTICURA REMEDIES will do. They speedily cure itching and burning eczemas, cleanse my24-144 the scalp of scaly humors, purify the blood and restore the hair. They are absolutely pure, Bgree- able and unfailing. Sold everywhere. 7 % ‘Gold-Filled Specs.” Nobody eise will do any busi- ness in Specs while we are of- fering gold-tilled oues, fitted and GYD, 50 adjusted, for. OrThis i ‘ime only—as we want to give the other dealers a chanee to do some business. ptician, es MODERN PHARMACY, 11TH AND F STS. bey “Rupture Relieved. We may cure your rupture—at any rate Be. can relieve you and make you comforta- o22 he 1eaaing surgeons send thelr, patlents *** here. Large stock. Expert spectal oo Cru Aine of “Abdouinal MSapporters. ALFRED A. SMITH. SUCCESSOR TO SURGICAL INSTRUMENT DEPT., MERTZ'S MODERN PHARMACY, 11TH AND F, myl1-3m12d SA a aRRRRRREAEAARREREDRORO Weak and Nervous The grip has broken’ down many strong constitutions and left its victims weak, ner- Yous and greatly debilitated. In such cuses as these Hoed’s Sarsaparilla has proved most efficient. It is exactly the right medl- cine to overcome. the effects of the grip. “T had a severe attack of the grip. It impaired my whole systey, leaving me Weak and nervous. I had always been trou- bied with catarrh. My attention was called to Hood's Sarsaparilla, and I have taken eight bottles and have realized a complete cure. Truth is satisfled in a few words: “Take Hood's Sarsaparilla.’ R. TRACY GREENE, 415 North st., Williamsport, Renn- syltania, Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the Only True Blood Purifier In the Public Eye. the blood and driv: In the spring it purifies out all impurities. HOOD'S PILIS cure all liver ills, billous- ness, headache. 25c. AMUSEMENTS. KK 2B*4N'S LYCEUM THEATER. TONIGHT AT 8, Manager Eugene Kernan’s Benefit, Beginning Tomorrow Matinee, Vaudeville and Athletics. Ib. champion ‘of the south, vs. “Wilgon, 125-Ib. champion of Washington. ATIONAL THEATER. Opening of the Comed; TONIGHT AT 8:1 NITA’S FIRST Preceded by “A LOVE GAME, ‘The company: Charles Coote, Charles Mackery, Season. Charles Bowser, Jos. Wheelock,’ Jr., red Hudson, Verey Erooke, Percy Winter, ifllian Lawrence, Mary Sanders, Frances Stevens, Margaret Dibden, Helena Chalmers, And Fanny Addison Pitt. BENE 25, 50, 75+ Admission 25- Souvenirs presented to each lady tonight. Nest Week AN AWFUL APPAIE, Siyar-te “Baby Grand” $7 5 Graphophone, * * —simple, compact little wonder for home entertainment oz exhibition. The com- plicated mechanifm of the Graphophone * has been simplified in the “Baby Grand” * so much that a child can learn to use it * in a few minutes. Weighs but 17 * pounds, has clockwork motor, which is . more regular in action than the ste electric motor or battery. 75 Columbia Phonograph Co., g19 Pa. Ave. ’Phone 1172. my27-2t BXTRA! EXTRA! Ho! For St. Louis! EMMET GUARD ENCAMPMENT AND FETE. CAPITOL PARK, NORTH CAPITOL AND G STS., MONDAY AND TUESDAY) EVENINGS, MAY Dancing, Merry-go-round, Pavilion Theater, Throw- ing at Heads, cdtonday might. Battery A, Trowp A, D. CN. G., Corcoran Cadets and Georgetown Crelé Club. my: ADMISSION, 10 CENTS. G ®4°D OPERA HOUSE. EDWARD H. ALEN, Manager. EVENINGS AT 8:15.- MAT. SAT. AT 2, Fifth* Week. ,Third Comedy Season. Frederic Bond & Company, Presenting the 3-act Farcical Comedy, “Pink Dominos.” Orchestra, Cire! 50c. June 3—Sixth Week. my27-tt eer eeee . . . . . Balcony Be. MY WIFE'S MOTHER.” MUSIC HALL. FRIDAY EVENING, May 31, “CINDERELLA” [Pt£serr CITY ITEMS. 100 Napkins,25c.; Lanterns,2c. Gould’s, my24-3t* = EXCURSIONS &c, Colonial Beach. Decoration Day, ‘The day of Patrictism and Flowers. ‘The Palace Steamer CITY OF RICHMOND Leaves 6th st. wharf 9 a.m, sharp. Dancing on boat. On this gala day tickets 5c. (Special rates to parties.) RUSSELL COLEGROVE, Gen. Manager, my27-8t 1424 New York ave. RIVER VIEW The day of DECORATION DAI TIVER VIEW Patriotism and DECORATION DAY RIVER VIEW Flowers. fon ay RIVER VIEW table—May 30, The TGVER VIEW am, 1:5, S:45 and 0:46 a SW Leave Alexandria 10:20 a.m., RIV Ww RIVER VIEW HIVER VIEW 10:30 p.m. “Gn this gale day, tick IIVER VIEW ets 25. on all trips E, SAN RIVER VIEW DALL, ‘Sole Proprietor. my2t-St Interstate Democratic As- sociation. NNUAL EXCURSION TO Marshall Hail, Wednesday, May 29. SPEECHES, MUSI DANCING, 45 22 320, p.m. Returning, leaving Itiver View 12:15, 3:00, 5:15, $:00 and iC AND » Pe iaand good on all boats and special boat at my25-3t Decoration Day, MAY 30, Pen-Mar and Gettysburg, VIA Pennsylvania Railroad, Under the auspices of NELSON DIVISION, No. 2, U. R. K. OF P. Trains leave Pa. R. Tt. station at 8:30 2.1 Arrive at Pen-Mar at 12 noon, = ‘Tickets, adults, Pen-Mar. Tickets, children, Pen-Mar. Tickets, adults, Gettysburg, ... aa children, Gettysburg. my2t- kinds, for hire and szle. SON, ‘foot of F st. and N. _ aD BEKLAND’ & . H. ave. nw. my?-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 3pm. PLANK SHAD DINNER EVERY DAY. For chasters, dinners, &c., apply. at office, 7th and Ms.w. Telephone calt 825. my2-tt MountVernon, HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. THE PALATIAL STEAMER Charles Macalester Will leave foot of 7th and M sts. s.w. dally (ex- cept Sunday) at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, reaches the city at 2 and 6 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, Te. Admission to grounds and mansion, 25c. Both tickets to be obtained at wharf and at the princi- Pal hotels. Elegunt cafe on steamer. THE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL my2-254 STEAMBOAT 00. FOR CABIN JOHN BRIDGE—STEAM LAUNCH Florence will, make two trips SUNDAYS only. Boat leaves 32d st. and at 9 a.m. and .m._ Boat for charter for Great Falis and Upper ‘otomac at reancnable rates. Inquire of Engineer, 420 11th st. n.w., or J. » 1073 82d et. apl9-3m = 3 Every Operation We Perform Is Painless--- Whether it’s extracting, filling, crowning or treating teeth. And the work is. beyond criticism. No anaesthetics. Extracting, 50 cents. Other operations in proportion. vans Dental Parlors, 1217 PENNA. AVE. —AND— SHELDON’S MAY BALL. PRICES, 60 AND Te, TICKETS AT METZEROTT'S Organ Recital At Waugh Il. E. Church, 3d and A sts. ne., PROF. JOHN PORTER LAWRENCE, ORGANIST, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1895, 8 O'CLOCK P.M. my25-6t ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. BY THE COURTESY OF MR. THOMAS E. WAGGAMAN, HIS ART GALLERY, © 8300.0 street northwest, = ~ Will be open MONDAY, MAY 27, FROM 1 TO 10 P.M., For the benefit of the DISTRICT EXHIBIT OF THE ATLANTA EX- POSITION. Admission, 50 certs. 4 BAD AY “Grand Denett to soe ae SPINNER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, my25-2t GENERAL ‘On which occasion will be produced “An Italian Duchess.” CAST OF CHARACTE! Mr, James, Mahony. ae Mr, Duncan C. Haywood. Barrow, . Wm. C. Stierlin. Miss Mary “Helen Howe, Mrs. W. Andrew Boyd. PRETTIEST FLOWERS T i PRETTIEST FLOWERS W SPEAR are hese dn abundance now. Delicate looking—fragrant blossoms—but oars last well. —The ‘floral part of your commencem dinner will reccive the attention of men skilled in producing charming floral effects if we get your oruer. . Gude & Bro., Bers. Sey 1224 F Street. UAL MAY BALL OF PROF. HENRY W. Schlosser’s Dancing Classes, at Carroll Institute Hall, TUESDAY EVENING, ‘May 28. Tickets, admitting gentleman and ladies, 50c. my25-3t* MADAME ESPUTA DALY WILL GIVE SELECT Musical Festival for the benefit of Sisters at Mercy Institute, 222 North Capitol st., TUES! EVENING, 28, ut 8 o'clock. Tickets, Ellis’ Music ‘Store. to be procured at ments extra. TALLY-HO COACH 11 Daily—Arlington Brig; Uncle Sam Bridge— days-S. Home. Tue: ap20-2m* VIRGIN IA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, Va. RACING MONDAYS, W Pes on FRI- Bu pa FU SEES ave! a a ee eee coe ee Spe eas ea ec! ‘rain direct to grat stand street station at 1:30 and 2:10 p.m. foment stop at the track. Ba aes 8. N. STILL ‘President, Secretary. apl3-tf PROF. SHELDON’S DANCING ACADEMY, 25 per cent discount Jai-tt For the balince of the season. We furnish the P-0-w-e-r. You can make ycur home and office cool and comfortable during the bot summer months by putting in Electric Fars and Incandescent Lights. Electricity is the surest and best power and the coolest and SSE ht. "Phone us for curreut when u're re U.S. Electric Lighting Co., 218 14th st. o.w. ‘Phone 77, my23-20d etree Serre al 3Every Home Is Troubled Rid more or less with insects. It's easy enough, to rid the Your _ house Resches, Water House ee ea se eas: at Ww. Thompson, 7 PHARMACIST. '5 ¢ my 25 28d Puen au TIA ee MRE ‘Drink Saratoga High Rock. It's a strong tonic and mild aperient. You'll find the genuine at Famunds & Williams ‘3d and Pa. ave. 8. ic Ken, i Aaah ‘supplied by the agency. . Shafer’ sTlineralWater Dp. 08 PA. AVE. sorcr lead my25-21d Better than ever, le ing N. W. BURCHELL, myl7-144 ot. Gray, Hair A hing, of the ot wien Nattans Sem = covery is used. Guaranteed restore or faded hate ‘to ita ‘atural color. “in 8 to 10 day Positively not a dye. Stops the hair from falling out, arrests dandruff and makes the nicest fressing for’ the hair one can use. No poison. - ment. Pr jal size, BOc. o ‘Tri KOLB puaitiaer, SOLE AGENTS, $38 7TH A > express prey the country ou Fecelot of brice. any sToete How Nice to slip into a Wilson True-comfort Shoe—no breaking in—as soft as a stocking—as cool as a sandal—yet as | shapely and stylish as if they were only made for ornaments. AM this in a shoe at $3.60. Cinderella never wore any pret- tier slippers than ours—they’re for the little May ball dancing fairies. Comfortable seats— accommodating clerks. ilson, a FOR TENDER FEET, 929 F St.N. W. sey25900