Evening Star Newspaper, February 24, 1896, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. s MOSES 2x B . SONS, F Btreet, Corner Eleventh. Storage Warehouse, 22d near M. Biggest price cuts in the history of thy department during our great Carpet and Rug Sale. Dining Room Furniture BARGAINS —A handsomely and conveniently furnished dining room is a great comfort.. Probably yours is fur- nished that way—or probabiy just needs another piece 6r two to make it perfect. Make up the de- ficiency now. Present prices make buying profitable. Good goods cost only what inferior grades would usually cost if we handled them. Dining Room Furniture ——We've gotten tezether a Mahogany Dining Room Sulte that curpesses anything of the Kind ever offered. ‘The price is lower than ‘hat the same effect usu:lly costs in oak, Made up of a Mabozany Std beard, with sheped French bevel plate mirror, absolutely perfect in workmanship and fink tension Table and 6 Chairs. ‘The suite is worth all of $100. - $59. oo Our price. Sideboard, $26; Table, $18; Chairs at each. But will not be sold out of the cae Sideboards. Oak Sideboard. 5 Oak Sideboard. 5 33.00 Ouk Sideboard. 5 55.00 Oak Sideboard. 3 Extension Tables. 6 feet. $3.10 S50 Onk, 6 feet. 6.60 12.00 Ouk, 6 feet. 850 18.00 Flemish Oak, 10 fee 15.00 Dining Chairs. $3.55 Oak, cane seat 4.25 Mahogany, leather seat. 5.50 Onk, cane seat.. 6.50 Ouk, arm, cane seat China Closets. Cina Closet, French bevel plate mirror top. in quartered of Worth $27. $18.75 China Closet, in quartered oak, - polish finish. Worth $15.... $9.75 Cerner China Closet, tn quartered oak, carved top, 4 adjustable thelves. Worth § . $10.00 Double China Closet, in quartered front. Worth with swell Closet, in quartered oak, o with oval glass ends. Worth $28 $22.50 —in thinking that you cannot buy a good shoe ‘under $5—but there is one exception to this “ “rule,” and the Wilson True Comfort Shoe at $3.50 is it. Best and softest leather—fine linings — masterly workmanship. Put ‘em all together—and you have the best $3.50 shoe in the world. WILSON, 929 F St. lovmaker for tender fect fe20-28d Great Cuts! NOT TODAY OR TOMORROW ONLY, BUT All the Time. HOOPS SARSAPARILLA, 65c. SCOTI"S EMULSION, 69¢. BELLADONNA PLASTERS, ; ide Cone, 256, CURE, 16 EZE! 3, Pull ioe: 306, PER BOX. Garfield Pharmacy, ROBT. W. SCHOLL, Registered. 13th and I Sts. N.W. fe19-2we The California Corset Fits, Wears and is Comfortable. IS NOT SOLD IN STORES. Send for Descriptive Catalogue. California Corset Co., ee BROOKLYN, N.Y. Hands Red and Rough? Lips chapped? f FI Skin smarts and burns? (nh Almond AIgiOND "and GLYCE. a E M a and ‘ves thena. troubles Glycerine ‘soothing. and. teal: = ing—instantly stops the Cream, ain. makes the a hands and face soft and white. TF Nicel; fumed. ONLY 250 BOTTLE. OG RAM’S Two Drug Stores, fe22-25 25c. Bottle. : 9 “We'll Tell You E If you need glasses—adjust =, the correct lenses to your eyes —without extra charge. Eye- glasses or Spectacles, $1 up. , McAllister & Co.» OPTICIANS, Next to "Sun" bldg. > FO We have outdone —all former efforts in turning out this trunk at $4.75. Think of sueb a trunk selling for to “ittle money. Is canvas covered, has fiat top; sheet-iron bot- tom; 3 heavy steel hinges; reinforced strips; heavy steel clampe; heavy Jock bolt; “Excelsior” lock; heavy hard-wood cleats; full-covered: tray— amuslin lined rer 25 $8.75 oo 8S BS RS Ee of charge. Kneessi, 425 7th St. fe22-284 ah and IMOKE CUBANOLA 5c. CIGAR. THERE 18 NONE Detter. “Sold every frat-clses dealer Ri & CO., @8 Pa. ave. nw., 191m Depot. Offic: Lowe, 8 to 6. 22K. gold crown & bridgework, 95-=95=-$5. a The beauty—comfort i —and durability of our | ¢ crown and bridgework i is best understood by |= - those who have worn it E for many years. Our]! ~ experts have construct- ] ‘ed dental bridges that | 2 are just as good today ae as they were ten years | 3 ago. Such bridgework | % is INEXPENSIVE AT ANY PRICE. Our price, $5—guaranteed 22K. gold. Painless extracting, 50c. TBe.; silver fillings, best artificial teet I J is Dental ° Association, cleanin, Platina ‘allings, Reduce Your rocery Bill —by marketing here. No lower pe in town than ours—and no better Read every line of the following, for a means @ saving to you! Can. Early June Peas, 5c. Best Lima Beang, can. Oyster Crackers, th. 4 Ibs. Best Lard for. Best Butterine, lb. Mincemeat, Ib.. Full Cream Cheese, Ib. Best Macaroni, Ib. 80-Ib. bucket Jell 12-1b. bucket Jelly 61b. bucket Jelly Queen Olives, at. Sardines (in oil), doz. 10 cakes Laundry Soap. ““Wet Goods’? Lowest. Good Old Ryo Whisk; pes 3 yrs. Old “Dominio +$2.50 gal. 6 yrs. Old “HIN Side’ piers 50 gal. O10 Dock" Medielnal Fort 1$1.00 gal. ery Old Sherry “$1 Sweet Catawba Wine. Pickford’s,. 924 La. Ave. rT NA A inmniniaon fe sil ne Cor. D and 7th Sts. GET THE BEST— rursmeo | “The Concord Harness”. 20 per cent discount on Winter Horse Blankets and Lap Kobes. Can| LUTZ & BRO, 497 Pa. AVE: N. W. my Asthma |A. ay ~Bunlons, Ingo and Club Nails, bose wearing at heel and toe, slipping at ec cure Price, 0c. patr. PROP. J. J. GEORGES & St 8 to 6 p.m. ot Sundays, 9 to e. DEER PARK PARSONAGE, felS-10d) x BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 7, 1895. | (aa aAaGaASAAAAR AMO AL Mrs. Honey had been suffering severely for three weeks dafly with asthma. As soon as Booth’s Pocket Inhaler came she began using it, and after a few inhalations the asthma ceased, and it has not returned. She has had trouble since she was seven years old, and is now forty. We have spent hundreds of ‘iollars in search of relief, purchasing everything we saw advertised. Rey. GEORGE H. HONEY. “lit Can by the new and wonderful remedy HYOMET, the Australian “Dry Air’ treatment, and BOOTH'S POCKEE INHALER OUTFIT, $1.00. It will cure YOUR Asthma, Bronchitis, A Catarrh, Caturrhal Deafness, stop your cough and cure your cold. THE R. T. BOOTH CO., [JARAAR RM a Re ReeD 23 East 20th st., New York. for'the hal- Bete Any druggist has it, or can get it for ye cacics. — Erice:= & - YOU * PHARMACY, SOLE A 438 7TH ST. yon, TE YOU INSIST. Don't be persuaded | Sent, express prepald, to any part of the into buying a substitute. There is nothing on receipt of pric a Uke it on the market. Sra Protect yourself For sale in Washington by W. S. THOMPSON, 703 15th at. EDW'D P. MERTZ, Cor, 11th and F sts. n.w. $a27-e03m Credit House, 513 7th st. Accommodating Credit. Such a difference in the kinds of credit. Some dealers make you feel as if they are doing you a great favor to let you have credit. Not so with us! We think you are the one that is favoring us! Easy terms—weekly or otherwise—just as you say! = 1896 Baby Carriages, On credit. Lovely Sideboards, $10 and up. On credit. S-plece Sik Damask Parlor Suites, $35 and up. On credit. Good Brussels Carpet, S0c. yard. On credit. E Ingrain Carpet, 25¢. rard. On credit. ‘RUDDEN’S $5 and up. covery is used. faded hair to its natural color in positively not a dye. out, arrests dandruff and makes the nicest dressing Weaver, Kengla & Co.’s Franklin & Co., OPTICIANS, have removed to their new store, 1203 F St. N.W. Large and Select Stock of OPERA and FIELD GLASSES, SPECTACLES, EYE- GLASSES, ETC., ETC. Gculists’ prescriptions carefully filled. Wey Vv re ewe Gray Hair thing of the past when Nattan's Crystal Dis- Guarenteed to restore gray oF 3 to 10 das Stops the hair from fallin leew wvevevervreyer: | —against all the hard work caused by constant rubbing - when using other soaps. Use ‘Laundry & Borax” They make light work of the heaviest wash!" Try them! Até all grocers—accept no substi- = ae Hee 3244 K St. N. W. ct PRR Fo The one clean, staple power, the one steady, bright light. ; ELECTRICITY. ; The most inexpcnsive and reliable < power that begins at the turn of the “screw? and ends as quickly. The brightest and most beautiful light. U. S. Electric Lighting Co., 213 14th St. ‘Phone 77. febrr-20 Wee ‘Credit House, 513 7th St. =} fe10-3m,50 No Than that of a Lamp. Reading made easy by the use of one of our Better Lamps equipped with a . first-class , burner and Light handsome shade. Bhampooing. ete. Great Reduction In flair. Switches, hes, $4.00, f Switches’ gray), Switches (gray) Switches (gray! T7First-class 50, formerly 50, $6.50, ‘formers ‘gio attendance in Hair Professional Wigs for hire. Ss. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. W. $a30-20 Geo. F. Muth & Co., Successors to Rpneal, 418 7th St. N. W. or DEAFNESS, you patent medicizes, znd perbaps a few physicians, In an attempt to remedy It. cured was because the patent medicines cure only certain mild cases, and the physicians didn't know experience. TO-KALON 614 14th St. ’Phone 998. Co., The Reason If you have CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS have probably tried many Ladies Say Our Rosemary Scheiler & ‘Stevens, Balm —1s the nfecst of all lotions for chapped bunds and face. JU's soothing aud heal- ing. Quickly takes away the redness and 1ueghness Restores the ekin to Its soft, white conditidn. Pleasant to use. OF ONLY 25e. BOTTLE. COR. 9TH AND PA. AVE. Se The reason you weren't how to treat it. Go to a pbysician who has the I treat to cure. 1421 F St.N. W. —For quaintness and daintiness in the way of Fine Art Goods, and Silver Dr. Jordan ; you'll find no sho: EVERET Gold Work, Bric-a-Brac— ing to surpass. 7S, 1225 F St. ion of any one of these fheve sweat wines foe Wine $1.75 |(rae Hou ghton co. Why not drop in? - Office hours: 9 to 11 a.m.; 2 to 4:30 and 6 to 8 se ae p-m.; Sundays, 9 to 12 m. fe22-284 ONT All-wool Lowell | 54 slance nl aie: = plondi = Peers ie In grain quality. Lots of new wy ee fadies Heoweee, patterns, teeming are* To-Kalon’s An- Car rt, with tasteful colors. ellen Smact, Muscatel pet, And the prize leaves ‘o- Kay. , smooth, @ generous margin tne Riganant and appetizing. “Makes |S 5A CMTS. | forme one wen 1214 F ST. N.W. fe22-20a 1022-200 Convalescents, Debilitated by long {Ilners, must Sana up their strength in order to resist a sible rela EMULSION of PUR) LIVER. OIL with HYPOPHOSPHITES to 2 marvelous strength builder, and, being free from objectionable taste, 1s retained by the most delicate stomach. . W. Jennings, Cash prices lowest in the city. fe22-20d DRUGGIST, CHEMIST, 1142 Conn. ave. Absolutely Painless Extraction, 50c. —— 0ur painless wethoils of dentist gentle harmless and sure'No wuss thetics are used, hence there are no after giiccts, t9 fear. Every operation is, akill- yan factor! rformed experienced operator. pean Evans Dental eras 1217 Penna. Ave. N. W. fe22-244 PETERSEN’ = 421-29 7th st. mater C: E oO ae cee ‘That at 25c. box has the letters 0. EL °° © printed on it—the 400. sort is printed trom °° * a die, and is very tasty indeed. Octavo °° © © and commercial sizes. C. C. Pursell, 418 9th St. fe22-16d EQUAL TO Sota ‘GOLD, Wilmarth & Edmonston, 1205 Pa. Avenue. —_ bs ?|The best Carpet Sweepers below price. We are quoting lower ‘prices for the best Carpet Sweepora, Every Swooper is guaranteed to be the best ‘broom action.” Buy one ON RIAL if you wish. We know you won't ‘return it. Bissell’s “Crown Jewel,” $1.75. Bissell’s “Superior,” $3 each. Bissell’s “Perfection,” $3 each. Goshen’s “Arlington, $2.50. WILMARTH & EDMONSTON, 1205 Pa. Avenue. it :Goldenberg’s 928 Seventh Street. These prices a SeSeaenSengege et oe eS ge = 22) a @ S a % Ka We shall always quote the lowest sin town—that Is, we shall never Anybody to undersell us. We most always undersell, although meet us—if not with equal shall others im: quelittes, with inferior ones, which th Swill tell you aro “as good us ours.” * d. Pillow Cases, 8c. ea. + 0-4 Sheets, 39c. each. z 10-4 Sheets, 43c. each. yz m:de of “Mobawk" cotton. You gouldn't = buy the material alone for what we ask for the ready-made articles. $ 9-4 “Cohasset” Sheeting, . $ 174c. 10-4 “Cohasset” Sheeting, “Mohawk” Sheeting, vd. 4 Lockwood BI. ing, Ofc. yd. ‘Wamsutta Muslin, Sheet- p of them, a” Muslin, 6c. Halt pieces. BS AUibL AA RA AIALOAS SG pes CAO AAI GAS Ranh Sascha bas Sor Lorton c. Lonsdale yd. Cambric, Yard-wide Unb. Mus- = lin, 4§c. yd. = ——— z Yard-wide Tennis Cotton, 4 2hc. vd. 2 2oc. Faney Striped Tick ing, c. yd. ro and 124c. New Percale: 7he. me Les Best new “Sea Island $ Percales, 10}$c. yd. Others & get 12}c. yd. $ + New Jaconet Duchesse, $ é 1o$c. yd. Others fet 12}c. $ Ae Dark Ground Wool Chal- $ $ Regular value, 25¢. < = to and 12c. Outing Flannel $ and Flannelette, 64c. yd. < = =z gs ‘sees ee Gold enberg’ iS * 928 Seventh Street. re O Gi 3 i Q = @ Q. 0 = Sees x00 : & Don’t wonder ifthat means 4 you. ‘Cause it does. It ‘ means everybody who wants ¥ Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Draperi Stoves, Ranges, Crockeryware, Bedwear, Pictures, Bric-a-Brac, Raby Carriages, Office Furniture, or anything else in our line. And the only requirement we make is that whatever terms of payment you agree to—you will live up to, Our REMOVAL SALE has made some very interest- ing concessions on the prices of everything in our five stores. MLE ALLER ALLA ALLL AN ALLA oon, House & Her Herrmann, ‘The Leading Housefurnish 917, 910, 821, AND 928 TIN ST, coll orate wane f ene 84d 636 MASS. AVE. DROPIN IN —and see the immense array of whether you uy or not! le and Doub! Ane ot 2 epeclimens onl aoe ae ude & Bro., 1224 F's St. noe Decorations of All Kinds, fe22-12a ° 4 on this: All = SSS SI ge guts. dl tint ot uta rene Bronze, Fao so that it re- = Were t booken! Buell" ‘chai res chee, ay < We'll call for and deliver. R.C. BOND& CO. 235 F St, %Room 2. fe22-164 IF THE BABY I8 CUTTING TEETH SURB Winsigye Bootsing hag ng seme ee a It- soothes the cl Vottens the gum, Secure a sound mii which ei out a ‘sound ‘digestion, taing De eee rae ;gostura Bitters, AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN A Number of Homes in the Shadow of Death. The Remains of Dr. Retd Back From the Bahamas for In- Brought terment—Some Personal Notes. Death paid a swift visit to a number of Georgetown residences yesterday, and left sorrow and sadness in its wake. Since Saturday five deaths have occurred, an un- usual number. The saddest case of all was in the demise of Miss Cecelia O'Donoghue, the daughter of Mrs. Margaret and the late Martin O'Donoghue. Stricken in the prime of her youth and usefulness, her death is not only felt among her home folks, but also among the large circle of relatives and friends of the young lady. The de- ceased was about twenty-two years of age, and was quite accomplished. Her educa- tion was recelved at the Academy of Vis!- tation. Her funeral will be held tomorrow morning from her mother's residence N street, at 9 o'clock. At 10 o'clock the casket will be taken to Trinity Catholic Church, where solemn requiem mass will be read for the repose of her soul. Mrs. Mary Cotter, wife of Mr. David J. Cotter, died at 10:30 o'clock ierday. For @ year and a half she had suffered greatly with cancer of the stomach, the imme: eause of death. Se al months ago her afiliction was intensified through the tragic death of her young son, Thomas, who was killed by @ train near Four Mile Run. M Cotter will be laid to rest by the side of her boy. She was the daughter of the late Patrick Byrnes. In two branches of this family there have been thirty-three deaths within ten years. Mrs. Cotter's remains will be laid to rest.at Holy Rood, after a 9 o'clock requiem mass at Holy Father Rocecofort will offici The pall- bearers will be Mes: Eugene and Ed. ‘dc@ne, A. Hanlon, James Manogue, Tho: J. Stanton and Patrick Cook. Miss Rurke of terday morning of typhoid fe: ilness of about a week. Blanche V. Kettner, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kettner of 1034 31st street, died Saturday at the age of one year. The child had been sick but a short while. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the parents’ residenc Dr, Reid's Funeral. The remains of Dr. John L. Reid of 31 N street, who died February 15, at Nassau, in the Bahama Islands, reached George- town late Saturday night and were im- jately taken to an undertaking estab- lishment on M street. Dr. Reid was a native of Georgetown, and had resided there all his life with his parents, enjoying a large circle of arquaintances. He had the merited degree of D.D.S. from the Co- lumblan Dental Colleze, ard degree of M.D. from both the Columbian and National Medical Colleges. He also secured a de- gree as dentist. ‘The funeral will be hell Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the chapel in Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral of Miss Augusta Du Val, the superintendent of the Girls’ Reform l,was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, mains being '§_ county, Md. for interment. nt to Glendale, Prin the home of the d Miss Du Val was fdmund Bove sdale Du Val of Marictt Prince George's county. She had not long been at the head of the reform school, but during her incumbency she managed the in a successful manner, the in- s loving her for her many good qualit Dropped Dend. Reuben Reats, a colored laborer, about thirty-two years of age, dropped dead this morning about 8. ek at the corner of at work. The in- cident caused a good deal of excitement, especially among the children who we: on their way (o school at the time. The remains were placed in the patrol wagon and taken to the morgue, at the seventh precinct, and the coroner notified. Roats lived at 927 Grant avenue. An alarm of fire turned in shortly of 1 and P streets while before 10 o'clock terday morning for a blaze In the one-story structure at 1636 Valley sirest, occupied by Margaret Thomas, colored, and owned Chari Hunter. The damage to the building was about ); fully covered by insurance. Notes of Interest. Mrs. A. M. Fischel left town today on week's business trip to New York ¢ Mrs. Thomas H. Bremmerman ying ill at her home, on 2th street. Her con- dition is reported as seriou: John ¢ broth avent fs dang No. is not exp Wetzel is quite Ml at lence, on P street. coid snap has afforded an- ‘portunity for good skating. The and the Little river are frozen nl, and yesterday a number of persons eajoying themrelves on the latter her —— WONT PAY ALIMONY, Officers Are Looking for Hollister G. Pond. Wednesday last di that unless Hollister G. Pond pay hi: Rose L. Pond, $120 alimony by 2 o’clo that afternoon the man should be commit- Judge Hag ted to jail for contempt of court. Mr. Pond, it Is stated, has not paid Mrs. Pond, nor has he been committed to jail. It is also said that he taken. The couple d to have been married about two years ago, and recently -Mr Poxud applied for a divorce, alleging, it is said, that her husband crueliy treated her. Pond denies the charge, and while it is claimed that he makes $250 a month, con- ducting a plumbing business at 416 6th street, he is said to feel that he should not be required to pay the alimony, which the court granted last fall at the rate of $0 a month. Since the court’s order of last week was entered Marshal Wilson has been hunting for Mr. Pond, but so far has been unable to apprehend him. Mr. Pond, it is reported, claims that he is something of a detective, and is said to be employing his abilities as such in an effort to keep out of the way of Marshal Wilson and his deputies. How long he will continue his so far successful efforts to elude the officers, and several private detectives, who are re- ported to be after him, can not, of course, be said, but he claims, it 1s said, that it will be for some time. Meantime, Mrs. Pond is looking anxiously for her money, and the officers are as anxiously looking for Mr. Pond. both declines to pay up or be ee Army Orders. Major Edward B. Mosely, surzeon, has been detaiied as a member. and Lieut. Chas. F. Parker. second artillery, as recorder of the board of officers convened at Fort Monroe, Va., vice Major R. S. Vickery, sur- geon, and Lieut. Wm. P. Duvall, fifth ar- tillery, relieved. Leave of absence for one-month has bee granted Capt. M. C. Martin, assistant qui termaster, and for two months to Lieut. Wm. K. Wright, sixteenth infantry. The following named secon] lieutenants have been ordered to examination at Fort Monroe for promotion: Sidney S. Jordan, fifth artillery; Walter A. Rethel, fourth ar- tillery; Morris K. Barroll, second artillery; Delamere Skerrett, fifth artillery; Edward F. McGlachiin, jr., fifth artillery; Archibald Campbell, third artillery; John’ P. Hains, third artillery; Wm. Lassiter, first artillery; George LeR. Irwin, third artillery; Henry D. Tcdd, jr., third artillery. ee Rumored Naval Changes. The rumor is revived that Lieut.«Com- mander Singer, in charge of tie office of naval intelligence, is to be assigned *o one of the new vessels soon to be commissioned, and that Capt. Mahan will succee4 to nis Guties in the Navy Department. - ‘4 2 International Show of Implements. — The Department of State has been offl- cially notified that an international exhibi- tion of agricultural machinery will be hel¢ at Vienna, Austfia from the 9th to the lith of May, 18%. This Gerd is invited to participate in the exhibition. Exhibits sent from the United States will be readmitted duty fsee under the provisions of the tariff act now in force. THE INSURGENTS’ CAUSE Bishop Newman Says They Are Winning Steadily. ‘The Wholesale Desertion of a Spanixh Regiment—Commerce Completely Stagnated by the Conflict. Another enthusiast on the subject of Cuba Nore arrived in Washington Saturday evening in the person of Bishop John P. Newman of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The bishop has aiways taken a dcep interest in the welfare of Cuba, be- elieving it to have a great future when Iib- erated from Spain, and since his visit to Havana two wecks ago he is more con- virced then ever that Cuba mus: be lib- erated to enjoy intellectual and commer- cial a‘lvancement. 5 When the steamer on which he arrived frcm Mexico touched at Havana the Amer- ican consul general came en board and in- vited him to spend a day or so on shore, and even the Spanish authori ‘Sw very courteous to him when he landed. Martial law prevailed in the city, but as far as the bishop could see there was very litile need for it on the surface, as a majority of the inhabitants kept at home as much as po: sible, and everybody wore an air as if scmething imminent was about to happen. Those that he talked with, and among them were scme of Spanish birth, express- ed deep sympathy with the revolutionists, and all seemed to think that the rebellion would end favorably to their cause, and that in not a very great time. All reports to the contrary, the insurgeats were then, two wecks ago, in the province of Havana itself, Bishop Newman thinks that the press tches of the last two or ating that the insur Expected Uprising Im Havan The state of the feeling in the the nearness of Maceo and Gomez would seem to Indicate that the long-expected up- rising tn the city is about to occur. Troops are patrolling the streets constantly, and :t écesn’t take them long to break up a group of citizens on a street corner. In the opin- ior of the bishop, however, these troops do not amount to much, and it is really non- sensical to dignify them by the names of troops at ell, for they are mere boys, dress- ed in blue jeans and straw hats, though the uniform is a very sensible one for the cli- mate. The officers only serve to render the age of the soldiers more apparent, for they Were as a general rule fine-looking men, and mary of them very intelligent and well educated. Of course, it was impossible to sce the kird of men who compose the Cuban army, but from what Bishop } man could learn, both from talking with se who had ‘friends with Gomez and nd from observing the class of Cubans still in the city, he thinks that they are inuch better off. In his opinion, what the insurgents need now is not so muca arms and ammunition, but moral support from the governments of the world, and especially from the United States. Whole Regiment Deserts. In reply to a question as to how Gomez obtains his arms the bishop cited a very in- teresting piece of news of which persons in the United States have heard littie or nothing in the meager dispatches. About fifteen days ago a Spanish regiment num- bering 400 men, under the command of a were sent out trom the eghborhood of Havana to capture an in- nent force then supposed to be moving in the vicinity, The sight of the insurgenis When the two armies approached each other as enough for the Spanish regiment, for ubans, bag and , with the exception of the colonel. vas posscssed of a rather exaggerated of honor, and so he returned to Havana and was immediately shot for his pins. The story of this wholesale deser- » a desertion which it is surmised was more for love of a free country than hatred of the way Spain is treating her own sons, has been diligently sufipressed by the au- thorities for the help it would give to the ca Bishop Newman said he was not able to learn the name of either the regi- ment or the colonel, but considering the source from which he obtained his informa- tion, he believes it to be correct. This, he said, is only one of many instances’ Ly which rifles are obtained, but even by this one desertion 400 good Mausers were ob- tained, and the same number of gwel!-drilled men, Spaniards Poor Fighters. pantards, on the contrary, have never been so lucky, and they even are very slow in handling what they have, as is insianced by the fact that the bishop, when he arrived in the harbor, observed the engineers placing in position an im- mense gun, and when he left the gun was in about the same position and capable ct doing just about as much harm then as if ®t was not there. The number of insur; The is impossible to be learne their at about 1 : double that number, and, strange as it may seem, the Spanish are very reticent about giving the number of men they have in the field. Reliable information of any Kind is impossible to be obtained from the Spanish, and consequently one has tu use his eyes for all they are worth. The t ced a case emanat 6 to Gomez. When he was leaving — the steamer, he was told that Gomez had been shot in'a battle and was killed. An hour after the report came that he was serious- wounded in the leg. Final: resolved itself into a mere fles and then no wound at all. When qu ed about the reports flying about in r to the health of Gomez, the bishop said that as as he could learn Gomez was as sound as any man in either army ord probably even healthier than any Span Business Paralyzed. in Those in a position to know say that Spain cannot carry on the struggle much longer without the aid of taxes from Cuba, and, if this is the case, he does not see how the struggle can be prolonged much longer, be- cause as the steamer on which he left was making ready for sea hardly half a dozen barrels of sugar were brought aboard and practically no cargo at all of any impor- tance. The general stagnation of business is equally true of commerce in the city i About the only people who are doing an: busin are the newsdealers, and they a in a fair way to reap a harvest. The same is true of the cable companies. In reply to a direct question as to whether the majority of the reports coming from Cuba were to be relied upon when unfavorable to the Spanish, he does not think they are, and, in fact, believes (so strict is the censorship of the cable office and so highly colored the re- ports in the Havana papers) that in many instances of Spanish victories the names of the Cubans and their generals could better be inserted and then they would be far mo! correct. Use of Gunbonts, As the steamer skirted the coast only one gunboat was passed, and judging from this and from reports, he is of the opinion that Spain has not nearly so many warships en- gaged as may be supposed, and those that e@re are employed in protecting the towns, and therefore the coast is not much patrolled against filibusters. Havana is strongly guarded, especially by Moro Castle; but the bishop believes that the Cubans, if they once get inside of the city, will be able to hold it, all reports to the contrary notwithstanding. Before taking a look at Cuba Bishop New- man had visited Mexico, where he presided at the Mexican Methodist conference. This conference has in it six of our ministers and about thirty Mexicans, one of whom is of Spanish descent, and the others Aztecs and Indians, but all well educated. — The District Government. Facts concerning the District government and the duties of the Commissioners will be found on pages 6 and 7 of The Star's Almanac for 1896. For sale at all news stands and at the business office of The Star. 25c. per copy. ——_»__ Why He Liked the Dog. From Harper's Bezar. Mamma—‘Russell, I'm surprised at you. The idea of being afraid of dogs. I hope you are not a little coward.” Russell (who lives in New York)—“I yike Aunt Grace's big black dog in Boston.’ Mamma—“But why do you like that one?” Russell—“I dess ‘cos he isn’t here.” Salvation Oil cures frosted feet, 2c. ....-9COtt's Emulsion ;———_—__—_-_} Will Cure A Stubborn Cough when ordinary specifics fail. It restores strength to the weakened organs and gives the system <a ei off the disease. soc. and $r.coat all druggists, A Means a thoroughly good Theroughly business. We have evers- thing needed to do this. Equipped Come in nnd see our Office newly fited addition to John C. Parker, the stcre. fe22-16d 617-619 7TH ST. N.W. We Want Bu ers POR ovr “SWITCHES, UCTIONS: st in same proportion, SICCARDTS. at unr Next door to Palais For Chapped Hands get EUCALYPTINE, Preserves hess and whiteness of the fe22-8A THAT Is NOT HAVE A FOUNTAIN PE satisfaction fetch it tous and we will waa fair prive for it in exchange for one of our Lai : Pens that will give you satisfaction. rail kinds of pens and pencils. Leads to fit pencils. THE LANCASTER GOVERNMENT DE! _feli-10d HOWARD Dr. Rankin Says It Belongs to Ne Denomination. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I am sure your corre=ponde: would not intentionally mislead any one. He ts only “surprised.” But he has not studied the facts of the case. i 9 the catalogue, and find that of the twenty-four trustces of Howard University, a majort of whom, h2 said, were Congregiilonaligts —8-4 of whom are non-residents—are of that denomination; that of the tive on the executive committec, twe sre Congre tionall that of the instruct in the theological dey wat of cleven are Congr - callege, two out of six; of the preparatory. twe out of three; that the dean of the part ment and the large that des p.riment are act Congregational though their denominational —prefe is not known to the writer; that the n of the law department is not a Cor nalist, and, sé far as the writer knows, net one of the other regular inetruciors is 4 Congrega- tionalist; that the deaa and a large part of the teaching foree of the normal Jepart- rent are net Congreationalists. Bat this i 4 iuteligent ted with Howard Unive or knows anyiding, per- scnally, about its work, who has ever re- garded it as denominational. The question of what is the pers de- nominational preference of a trustee or teacher does net affect the denominational charac f an instrtation. The real ques- tion is: “What is its policy?" And so far as Ihave known Howard University, from its inception, It was the purpose of the found- ers to avoid all denominational distinctions. I believe this has ben conscientiously done. No man or woman, I believe, has ever been chosen or rejected here on mero denominational. grounds. No denomina- tional views are impressed upon the stu- Gents. That the American Missionary As- sociation suports our theological depart- ment is true, but it is with the expressed understand-ng on the part of all concerned that we teach no denominational view If “A. A.W." would kindly refer to the World almanac, to the Coagregational year beok, to the Congregationalist and the ad- vance manuals, he would see that Howard University 1s not in the list of Congrega- tional tn: uttons. Its denominational character is denied in all the catalogu2 He woniers why just at this time this pei avestion should be raised. It's be: the inadverteat, and, doubtless, innocent mistake of those who regard ther Y d to speak with authority on the The truth is ‘mportaat, always, ially when it is que . And Zationalists have a ord they claim only the tr are not running Howard Univers! What makes a Acnominational school? Not the particular denomination of {ts ss @xzain, the the de= hool for denomt- st critical exami- i its his- rst her, nation of Howard U nis tory cannot Tring AS pre: 1 we proof that any such character 4: It would Ye (o stul- tify the guardians and the teachers who represent so many different dene it would be inco: with the and close affinity of King Hall, logical scho»l of the Epis mations; the theo- Church established here by her dist bish- ops, and whose students avail themselves of all the privileges ef the university, ard especially would it be inconsistent with the appropriations to her secular departments annually maje by the United gov- ernment, a representative of each legisla- tive branch of which is & member of our honorary board of trust Allusion is made b A. te ef the Congreza- years’ pastor: uional Charch m this city. When I stood thy I stood there to defend and propagate the denomination of which I was a minis- ter. It was my d I was a radical Con- py no such position to my of my own. Lam here as the guardian of a great institution whese char: ris ullique, w work ig dificult. 1 to be con t with this porition. My ‘uty is to teach and pract Christiani y in its largest and sense, as the hope of all races a great nation; to do it, as far as without giving offense to denem: party. This I have tried to do, mean to do to th J. EL Howard Univers February 22, 1896. broade nd “this I RANKL Second Lieutenant R. A. Scho! cavalry, son of Gen. Schofield, late in com- mand of the army, is undergoing a medical examination, which will result either in hig promotion, his retirement or his being drop- ped from the rolls of the army. At a recent medical examination it was found that his hearing was defective. A further examina- tion was ordered to determine whether he is able to perform duty, notwithstanding his defect. If so, he will be promoted. Otherwise, and in case it is found that his deafness is an incident of the service, he will be retired, with the rank of first lieu- tenant; but if it should develop that the defeci existed before his entrance into the army he will be dropped from the rolls. ———$—$— Crop Loss in Arge! Recent advices from the Argentine Re- public, received by the bureau of the Amer- ican republics, indicate that owing to a succession of rains the wheat crop has been materially damaged, and the yield will fall below that. of last year. The maise crop promises to be bountiful. The linseed suffered severely and the quality is report to be inferior. A very large portion of the crop is lost. —__-2—___—_— A noted insurgent leader, “El Ynglesito,” has been captured by the Spaniards. The army of Gen. Gomez has penetrated provinee of Matanzas, and a junction wit the insurgents of Santa Clara is soon ex- pected.