Evening Star Newspaper, March 20, 1896, Page 10

10 2 LOCAL .MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“A House of Cards.” ‘ Allen’s Grand Opera House.—Leslie Opera Company in “Dorothy.” New National Theater.—Frank Daniel’s en Company in “The Wizard of the Nile.”” . = Academy of Music.—“The Great Diamond Robbery.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater. — Howard Athenaeum Company. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Convention Hall, 5th and L sts. n.w.— Ice Palace. Washington Light Infantry Armory.— Cycle show. Metzerott Music Hall—tilustrated tecture ty Mrs. Lucy U. McCann on “Californih— the Tourist’s Paradise. First Congregational Church, 10th and G sts. n.w.—Bischoff concert. Lecture Room of Epiphany Church.—Il- lwstrated lecture by Rey. Dr. McKim on “The Yellowstone Park.” ———ed EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fort- ress Monroe at 7 p.m. ae SOUND, HEALTHY CATTL1 ation are that produce NE'S HOME-DRESSED MEATS. The attention of hersekeepers is called to the above fact. On sale at stalls 35-51 Center market. Johnston's special prices groceries, page 5. —_——_> TO RETAIL TOBACCONISTS. Sweet Moments Cigarettes are sold at wholesale by C. W. Ho 15th st. n.w. ae For Spring Lamb and New York Roast Beef go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Market. Corned Beef a specialty. Coffees reduced, 20c. Johnston's, page 5. CITY AND DISTRICT. Death of S. $. Baker. Mr. S. S. Baker, who died yesterday,-was an old and respected resident of this cit} having lived here since the beginning of the war. He was born in Rensselaer county, N. ¥., January 28, ; moved to Virginia in 1848, and to this city when the war broke out. He was prominent in local politics when Washington had its own gov- ernment, and for many years represented the old seventh ward in the board of al@er- men. For about ten years he was stamp clerk at the city post office, where he be- eame widely known and greatly respected among the local merchants. His birth occurred the same year a: of Queen Victoria, and he often de that they would both die duri year. He was one of the original regents of the National Uni ity, a position which he held at the time of his death. He leaves two daughters and a host of friends to mourn his loss. ——.____ Among the Tollers. The weekly meeting of District Asse Knights of Labor, was held last evening, after adjournment, the announcement ade that the legislative committee tucted to prepare a bill to be laid ngress prohibiting child labor in and to use every effort to se- slition on the subject during the ession of Congress. Preliminary steps were taken last evening heir liv € to orga woman's branch yirneymen Tailors’ Union. The of the movement is to secure better for work done by those interested. ——__ A Plensent Entertainment. An enjoyable musical and literary enter- talnment was given at the Western Pres- jay evening, under spices of the King’s Daughters and Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip. The Kamptown Soshul Klub appeared to great advantage In chorus and quartets, and Messrs. Roy Kirkland, W. T. Ma a Fred Seibold each rendered sols: acceptable manner. Miss Ridgley an¢ Miller recited in a ha tyle. Mr. gave his inimitable ughing Song, Miss May Adele Levers. sang Regina” in a pleasing manner, gt encore “Princess Bonnie.”” ———_—_ Bixhop Hargrove Missed His Way. Bishop Hargrove of the M. E. Churca South, who, with his wife, has been visiting friends in Washington for several days past, today, with Mrs. Hargrove, went to Baltimore. The proposed reception to the bishop which was arranged by the members of the Epworth League of Epworth Church, corner of 7th and A streets northeast, did Wot materialize. because Bishop Hargrove missed his way to the church after leaving the residence of a gentleman by whom he Was entertained at dinner, and did not reach Epworth until after the hour for the rezu- lar services to begin. The members of the league were present in large numbers, and much regret was felt on account of the bishop's mishap. Later Bishop Hargrove preached an able discourse on “Frayer” in the main auditcrium of the chure by a number of women who make ing by sew —_—_—_s—__ Of Interest to Women Bicycle Riders. The first req: 2 of the bicycle suit for women Is that it shail be comfortable, and next, its style and beauty. Many firms are making a specialty of women’s bicycle out- fits this season, and Mr. William H. Mc- Knew, %3 Pennsylvania avenue, especial- ly, ts showing some graceful, modest and hygienically constructed suits, in any one of which it appears easy for a lady to mount, dismount and ride. Two of Mr. McKnew's young lady employes will don bicycle attire tomorrow and demonstrate the ease and grace with which the wheel can be used. —_—__ The New York Herald's Easter Num- ber, published next Sunday, the 22d instant, will include, in addition to all the new: megnificent art section of 24 beantifully illustrated pages in colors and half iones. It will also contain the Herald's $2,000 prize story, by Edgar Faweet, “A Romarce of Old New York; sermons by his eminence, Bisnop-elect Saterlee of Washington, and Dr. Savage of Boston; Easter fashions from Paris, poems, stories and a multitude of other attractive fea- tures. Price, 5 cents. Don't miss it.—Advt. _—_—— A New Butter Stand. I will open a branck tomorrow in the Riggs market. To induce you to call I will sell opening day at cost, namely, hest creamery butter made, 5c. Ih.; best c:eam cheeze, 1ic.; guaranteed eggs, 12'sc. doz. Gibbons, butter dealer, main stai reet market.—Advt. La Living Up Town Can Have —their -Ib. boxes of creamery butter, $1.40, delivered from our 1148 Conn. ave. store. Market "phone 1230. Geo. M. Oyster, jr. Advertisement. a It Must Be Sold Tomorrow. Constable's sale of furniture at Latimer’s tomorrow, 10 o'clock. No further postpone- ment.—Advt. ——_—.-___ Attractive Sale. Upright piano and fine furniture; a lot of furniture taken by constable; also a splendid young blooded mare, will be sold at Lati- mers tomorrow, Furniture at 10 o'clock and the mare at 12 dvt. ——j.+—— 100 Feet of Boards, One Dollar. Best North Carolina lumber, such as is used in finest houses. We keep sash, doors, moldings and builders’ hardware. F. Libbey & Co., 6th st. and N. ¥. ave.—Advt. $1.23 to Baltimore and Return. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com- pany will sell excursion tickets from Wash- ington to Baltimore for all trains of Satur- day and Sunday, March 21 and 22, at the rate of $1.25 for the round trip, valid for re- turn passage until following Monday, in- clusive. . = —_—-_ —__ Young Men, Take Notice. No longer necessary to pay 80c. and $1 for finest bon bons and chocolates. Reeves, Pooie & Co.'s own 47c. mixture is guaran- teed finest money can buy. Monogram on every box. 1200 F street.—Advt. Z Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real © estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— & Advertisement. a — 23 Whose Lives Are Impure—An Organi- zation of Young Women. As one result of the reéent meeting in behalf of the Florence Crittenton Hope and Help Missior 2 number of young women have formed themselves into an “Equal Standard Purity Club.” These young wo- men say they believe that “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure,” and the'r object is to establish a single code of morals, to maintain the laws of purity as equally binding upon men and women, and to protect their members from the visits cnd attention of men of impure ives. This society is undenominational, aud many girls are joining it. Every mem- her is required to sign the following pledge: “I solemnly promise, by the help of God, to hold the law of purity as equally bind- ing upon men and women, and to use my utmest efforts to obey the command, ‘kee] thyself pure;’ to discountenance all coarse language, and impurity in dress, In lan- guage, and art, and to lend a helping hand alike to men and women, giving the peni- tent of hoth sexes an ecual chance of re- form, so far as my assistance and influence ean do this.” What the members consider an effective method of ascertaining the private lives of young men has been devised and will be put irto operation at once. Every young man whose private life is found to be im- pure or whose language is vulgar or un- chaste wiil be “blacklisted.” This black- list will be in the hands of the executive committee, the members will be informed and they are pl=dged then to refuse to re- ceive the attention of persons on the blacklist. Although the Equal Standard Purity Club has been an organization for less than a@ morth, it already prom‘ses to be very succes:ful, and the names of seventy-five new members are expected at the next meeting. Yeung ladies in other cities are becom- ing interested and pledges are being sent where the same method of ascertaining the private lives of yourg men will be carried on. ———__ RECEPTION AND RALLY. The Entertainment Committee of the Christian Endenvorers to Meet. A reception and rally of the entertain- ment commiitee, one of the auxiliary bodies arranging for the Christian Endeavor con- venticn in July, will be held this evening in the Calvary Baptist Church. It is pro- Pesed that at this meeting—the first joint meeting of the central and auxiliary enter- tainment committees—the members shall have an opportun‘ty of making each cther's acquaintance, and of meeting the chairman, Miles M. Shand, and his associates on the central committee, who will direct the work of this feature of the arrangements. After the informal reception and gathering the company will adjcurn to another rooin, where more formal exercises will be carried on. Rev. E. B. Begby will make an ad- Ss on behalf of the committee of ss, ich will be responded to by F. M. Brad- ley, a member of the central ent2rtainment committee. The meting tonight will inaugurate a series of committee meetings of auxillury bodies, which will be continued throughuut the remainder of the time of preparation the convention. The early meetings of each committee will be devoted to informal receptions und an expianation cf the duties cevolving upon the members, together with a brief Cutline of the plans already furmu- lated. As the work progresses the meet- irgs will be devoted to hearing reports or discussicn of further plans. Next Friday the reception committee will come together t Presbyterian.Church, and the weeks following will witness meetinss cf the registration and other committees, —— DIED FROM PNEUMONIA. No Ground for Belicving Edward Tur- pin Was Poisoned. Complaint was made to the police yester- day of the alleged suspicious circumstances attending the death of Edward Turpin, a colored man, who died suddenly at his home on McCullough street Sunday. His wife was away from home Saturday night and when she returned she found her hus- bend suffering from cramps. A physician Was calied, but his remedies were of no avail, and the man died late in the even- ing. Before he died he told his wife that some one had put poison in some beer which he drank, and today Deputy Coroner Glazebrook nade an autopsy. He found -S0ME USES OF NATURE STUDY. An Interesting Lecture by Prof. - Greene at McMahon Hall. ~ Prof. Edward Lee Greene, Li, D., pro- fessor of botany at the Catholic Univer- sity, delivered gn interesting lecture yes- ‘terday in the assembly room of the Mc- Mahon Hall on “Some Uses of Nature Study.? After being happily introduced by Bishop Keene, Prof. Greene proceeded to discuss the subject of nature study from the earliest times to the present. He told how the first botanists omitted to speak of Vegetables as belonging to this science. Later the people only studied nature for what they could obtain for physica! benefits from it—the fruits, root# and foliage of the various trees, bushes, pl and herbs served for medicine and food. The lecturer lingered at great length upon man’s desire to study nature only so far as he could satisfy his appetite. The thirst for further knowledge was always met with the ques- tion “What fs it good for?» At this point Prof. Greene told how the study of botany quickened one’s powers of observation, sharpened the intellect and gave one a love for the grand aud beautiful. The lecturer gave many instances of the scientist being ridiculed and thought a lunatic when found by tke ignorant en the ground looking at some rare plant or examining a strange mineral or insect. This, however, did not stop the development of this science. The progress of nature study at the time when the student only received his knowl- edge from books, to the present, when labor- atory work plays an important part, was fully discussed. This change in study, the botanist said, gives that originality and Personal observation and reasoning which otherwise could not be obtained. Prof. Greene beautifully illustrated the difference in the knowledge of a botanist and a forester when standing in the same grove in winter. They could both tell a poplar from a hickory, or a chestnut from an oak. Both could tell the different quali- ties of the wood and what were the externa! differences of the trees; but just what caused the individuality, and why the wood of one could be better used for building and the wood of another for fuel, the forester could rot explain. The botanist could give the reasons where the forester had failed, for his knowledge had not been gained by ex- perience only, but by deep personal study among the trees themselves. Observation, the botanist told his audience, was the fundamental principle of the study. He admitted that the rudimentary work of this science was tedious; the vocabulary was hard at first, but this could be soon ac- quired. After the introductory work botany cannot help but be fascinating and inviting. It fs this fondness for the study that has caused men to spend their leisure hours in laboratories and in writing upon this subject. Prof. Greene closed his lec- ture by saying he would always consider botary an elevating, sympathetic study and one which gives the student a love and higher appreciation for the beautiful works of nature which surround him at every turn. Se DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Unclaimed Freight. Favorable action has been recommended by the Commissioners upon Senate bill 2321, to authorize and regulate the sale of un- claimed freight, baggage and other prop- erty transported by a common carrier. The bill provides for the sale of unclaimed freight after due advertisement and the elapse of thirty days. Opposed to an Increase. Adverse action has been recommended by the Commissioners upon the bill which has for its object an increase in the pay of police precinct clerks. These employes now receive $60 per month. *, The Emrich Hotel License, The excise board late yesterday afternoon heard the case of Emrich Brothers, charged with selling liquor on Sunday at their hotel, corner of New Jersey avenue and C street. This is the case where the witness in the case never appeared in the Police Court, and it was supposed he was spirited away. When he returned to the city he was ar+ rested and sentenced for contempt of court, his only defense being that he could not hstand the entreaties of Mr. Emrich. The ease is before the excise board in the matter of licensing the hotel, and the hear- ing given yesterday was for the purpose of determining whetner or not the applicant Was entitled to a license. After hearing the arguments in the case a continuance was granted until Monday, when Lieut. bought the liquor, and have him testify be- fore the board. Mr. W. A. Johnston ap- peared as the counsel for the Messrs. Em- that pneumonia had caused Turpin’s death, and there was no foundation for the be- lief thet he had been poisoned. —-. Hotel Arriv: Oxford—J, P. Thompson, Portland, Me.; H. Walker, Richmond, Va. Ebitt—L. L. Williams, Charleston, S. C.; Thompson and wife, Brocklin, Mass.; J. A. Kerr, Fairhaven, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs, A. L. Blake, New Whiteome, Wash. Hamilton—R. Prescott and wife, Keese- ville, N. ¥.; Mr. and Mrs. K. Mixer, Buf- falo, N. ¥. Cochran—Chas. Curtis; New York; T. D. Richardson and B. Bidell, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. E. Brooks, Boston, Mass. Normandie—W. S. McKenney, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. W. Douglas, John Fisher and C. H. Harding, Philadelphia, Pa. Arlington—J. D. Black, Miss Black, F. L. Pusey and T. C. Dougherty, New York: R. Miller, Miss Ruth Miller and Miss Lois Mil- ler, Pittsburg, Pa.; W. H. Bush and Mrs. W. H. Bush, Hoboken, N. J.; Mrs. J. M. Hancock, Niagara Falls, New York. Shoreham—W. A. Tucker and Mrs. C. Tucker, New Bedford, Mass.; W. G. Muzzy and wife, Pittsburg, Pa.; L. P. Graves, Buffalo, N. ¥Y.; W. B. Bradford, San Fran- cisco, Cal. Page's—A. B. Hoen, Baltimere, Md.; G. W. Whitehead, El Paso, Tex. Riggs—J. B. True, St. Louis, Mo.; W. K. Sullivan, Philadelphia, Pa.; H. A. Redford, Richmond, Va.; J. E. Mangott, Jamestown, N. J. Willard’s—F. G. Jewett, Albany, N. Y. W. O. Knight, Atlanta, Ga.; F. B. Clem- ents, Greeneville, S. C.; J. R. Campbell, Birmingham, Ala.; M. C. Hands, New York. Raleigh—E. B. Shaw, J. Leedom and Chas. M. Browne, New York; L. M. Pat- terson and wife, Lancaster, Pa.; William S. Edwards, West Virginia; Geo. H. Hig- gins and W. Ne ler, Ontario; Leslie Ryan and E. W. Scott and wife, New York; Edw. T. Sanford, Knoxville, Tenn.; Sidney Samuels and E. National—H. Williams, New York; B. J. Farrell, Littleton, N. J.; W. W. Wallace, Onio; L. F. Stiefel, West Virginia; W. C. Carrick, New York; J. Osborn, Homestead, Pa.; F. W. Brown, West Virginia; B. M. Lasker, New York; E. W. Edwards, Fred- erick. St. James—J. A. Craton, Orange, N. J.; E. C. Atlick, Lancaster, Pa.; J. E. Bruff, New York; Chas. Blum, Philadelphia; Pa. Geo. H. Doyle, Providence, R. 1; C. Reed, Boston, Mass.; H. C. Hopkins, La caster, Pa.; J. F. Duncan, Lewistown, Pa.; M. F. Wilson and wife, St. Louis, Mo.; A. M. Dolbing, New York; W. A. Parker and wife, Cincinnati, Ohio; F. D. Barker, Clay- ton, N. Y.; Frank 8S. Childs, Fairfield, Conn.; R. E. Wood ‘and wife, Welch, W. Va. ——-__ Dr. Barron Preached. Dr. Wharton, who has been conducting revival services in the First Baptist Church, was unexpectedly called from the city yes- terday, and his place was filled at last] tich, while Mr. Albert Shoemaker looked after the interests of the Anti-Saloon League. Width of Lots. The Commissioners have again amended the regulations governing the subdivision of land, and late yesterday afternoon issued the following order with respect theret No land‘shall be subdivided into lots le: than sixteen feet in width, provided that if after laying off a tract of land into lots it shall appear that there is a surplus of not less than twelve feet in width, such sur- plus may be given a number and included in the subdivision; provided, further, that any lot existing at this date not less than twenty-four feet in width may be subdivid- ed into two lots of equal width. No land shall be subdivided into lots of less than fifty feet in depth, except when such lots abut on two public streets, or upon a street and an alley.” ee DISTRICT IN CONGRESS. To Relieve Kate Winter. Mr. Curtis of Iowa has written a report on the bill for the relief of Kate Winter, and says: “By act. approved January 19, 1891, Congress gave to the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company the right to acquire square 739 in the city of Washing- ton by condemnation. The company has not chosen to exercise this right and evi- dently does not intend, at least in the near future, to do so. In the meantime Miss Winter's title is under a cloud, which ren- ders the property valueless to her. The Commissioners of the District recommend favorable action.” To Regulate Veterinary Surgery. Mr. Odell of New York has prepared the report on the bill regulating the practice of veterinary surgery in the District. It gaye: “The purpose of this bill is to pre- vent irresponsible and ignorant persons from practicing veterinary medicine and surgery in the District of Columbia. Aside from the protection which this enactment, would give to the owners of live stock, it is also desirable, as a sanitary measure, in preventing through intelligent diagnosis the spread of diseases communicable to men. It has the approval of the District Commissioners, which reconfmendations are herewith appended and made a part of this report. This bill was prepared and reccmmended to the Commissioners by the United States College of Veterinary Sur- geons, and has the indorsement.of the health officer of the District.” More Petitions for Rapid Transit. Senator McMillan yesterday presented to the Senate an additional petition, contain- ing 102 signatures of citizens of Washing- ton interested in securing rapid transit on the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home line, urging the passage of Senate bill 1886, for that purpose, and nine petitions of the Same nature were presented to the House by Chairman Babcock and referred to the District committee. night's service by Dr. Barron of Baltimore. Dr. Wharton is expected to preach this evening and close the season of revival. ——— Hamline’s New Pastor. Announcement having been made to the congregation of Hamine M. E. Church that at the regular weekly service last night the new pastor, Rev. W. R. Stricklen, would be present and conduct the exercises, the members of the church turned out in force to greet him, so that the seating ca- pacity of the lecture room was insufficient t® accommodate all who attended. Mr. Stricklen made a flying visit to the city in order to be present at the meeting last pight. He made an earnest ‘address and created a favorable impression upon the members of the congregation. After the services an informal reception was tendered the new pastor, and an op- — afforded i members eee the congregation to make personal ac- quaintance. Mr. Stricklen announced that he would preach next Sunday As soon as a parsonage is selected Mr. Strick- Jen will remove his family to this city. ——__ 7" Every Box a Prise! _ Every one of these 5-Ib. boxes of cream- || (Bos at $1.40 is a “prize winner.” —D. “Wm.” Oyster, yon Mkt. "Phone 1235, Advertisement : S ae = The Columbia Telephone Rates. In the report of the telephone hearing before the House committee published Tuesday the statement was inadvertently made that Mr. Lambert said the Columbia company will furnish telephones for $50 a year to residences and $72 to business houses, whereas the proposition, as provided for in the bill, is that the charge to business establishments shall not be more than $50 per annum, and $30 for any residence in the elty of Washington. + : _ His Skull Fractured. Thomas Sweeny was struck by a cable car at 6th street and Pennsylvania avenue late last evening and badly injured, sus- taining a fractured skull After being treated at a neighboring drug store he was re to Providence Hospital. — THE COUGH : WHICH LINGERS Because of a run-down conditiod of the system,and {a not affected by ordinary cough medicines, ‘will Yield readily to : cott’s Emulsion eA: —- Kelley is expected to bring the witness who | SATURDAY AFTERNOON LECTURES. The ie Given Under the ‘Auspioes 9 ‘ee Joint Commission. ‘The Serieeey pric nas lectures, compli- mentary to citizens of Wash!ngton, will be con@jnugd during the season of 1896, under guspices of the joint com- mission of Scientific Societies, with the aid of thg Biplogical and Anthropologi- cal Societies, Ess The ad will be delivered in the lec- ture hall of the: National “Museum, 4:20 to 5:30, on the sdates specified; several will be illustrate hy the stereopticon, and others by mgpq/and diagrams, specimens, ete. Ci Washington and their friends are po. ly invited to attend. The series pf tures for 1896 has been arranged, e view of illustrating the relations of {ife ‘to environment, especially on this continent, and two courses have been provided, the first pertaining chiefly to vegetal and animal- ‘life, the second chiefly to’ the human life in its relation to lower organisms, as well as to the inor- ganic world. The general subject of the series is broad, and special topics and lec- tures have been so selected as to present typical aspects of the general subject in the light of the latest researches, each lec- turer being a recognized authority in his line of study. The first course is as follows (second will be announced later): Saturday, March 21: The Battle of the Forest (illustrated), B. E. Fernow. Saturday, March 28: The Adaptation of Plants to the Desert (illustrated), F. V. Coville. Saturday, April 4: The Spread of the mabe (with illustrations of rabbit drives), . 8. Palmer. Saturday, Anril 11: Insect Mimicry (il- lustrated), L. O. Howard. Saturday, April 18: The Persistence of Functionless Structures, F. A. Lucas. ———— CAPITOL HILL THIEF. Sentenced to Jail for a Term of 'Twenty-Seven Months, William Saunders, the colored boy who was arrested Monday morning while pay- ing a call at the house of H. C. Sholes, No. 131 A street northeast, as published in Monday's Star, was arraigned in the Police Court yesterday on nine charges of petty theft, and {n eight of them he said he was guilty, while in one case he made a denial. Judge Miller thought that a charge of second offense should have been éntered against the prisoner, as the penitentiary ts the place for him. He had been in jail before for theft, but this was not known until a plea had been entered and the evi- dence heard in the cases before the court. This statement, coming from the court, made the prisoner feel uneasy, and he then claimed that “Shack” Cornish had actually taken the property and he had disposed of it_for him. Detective Lacy said he thought there was no truth in the statement that the thefts had been committed by Cornish. Judge Miller sentenced the prisoner to jail for three months in each case, twenty- seven months in all. —--. AMUSEMENTS, Lectures on Cal:fornia.—The first of the course of lecturcs on California by Mrs. Lucy Underwood McCann will Le given this evening at Metzerott Music Hall. The title of the first lecture is “The Tourist's Paradise,” and the program will be changed for each succeeding lecture. Other talks in the course will be given March 21 and 25, in ithe evening, and on the afternoons of March 26 and 27, at Metz- erott Hall, These lectures were one of the interesting and instructive features of the Atlanta exposition, and it is expected that Mrs. McCann will face a large audience at exch appearanct Sympcsium of Holidays.—The symposium of holidays to be held at Masonic Temple March 23 and 24 promises to be a very enjoyablo:-entertainment: i as a number of tickets have already been sold it is expected that a goodiy number of people will be in attendance. An inierest- ing program will be given each night, and the different ‘holidays will be represented by charming living p’ctures. Refreshments will te served each evening. “The Land of Evangeline?’—The course of popular parlor itaiks given by the Young Men's Christian Association nas proven to be very interesting and instructive. Prof. J. W. Chickering of Gallaudet College will be present at the rooms of the associa- tion, 1424 New York avenue northwest, to- night at 8 o'clock, ard lecture on “The Land of Evangeline.” The committee in charge of the Friday evening course of lectures has spared no’ efforts to give ‘the pithiic yaluzble information, as .well as first-class entertainments. Admission will be free and a large audience is expected. On the Yellowstone Park.—Rev. Dr. Mc- Kim will lecture on the Yellowstone Park this evening in the lecture room of Epiph- any Church. The talk will be illustrated by @& bandsome series of stereopticon. views, and, as..Dr. McKim is thoroughly familiar with his subject, a most enjoyable evening is anticipated by all who'expect to hear him. The subject is one that calls on the full scope of the lecturer's powers in descrip- tion, but the lecturer will be fully equal to the task. aS Where's the “Businens?” No way to tell, but you can bet they’re in the $100 Sterling bicycle contest. Central has an eye on them, and they've got to hus- tle. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.; five- pcund box best butter, $1.40.—Adavt. Officers Elected. ‘ The Missionary Society of McKendree M. E. Sunday school have elected the follow- ing officers: President, Mrs. H. T. Brian; vice presidents, C. S. Mackenzie, A..O. La- tham, Miss Emily Scrivener; secretary, Miss Blanche Tomlinson; treasurer, Frank T. Israel; curators, 8S. S. Culbertson, Misses Jennié Bowbeer, Bessie Latham, Gertrude Philips and Josie Burton. —_— Struck by a Cab. While passing the eorner of H street and Connecticut avenue Monday evening last Mrs. George U. Morris was struck by a rapidly driven cab and badly injured, sus- taining a fractured elbow, and, it Is thougkt, internal injuries. She was re- moved to her home, 18 Lafayette Square, ere she now lies in a serious condition. Se ts ts eRe Re Bs ts ae os se aoe ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absohately Pure. A crea of tartar baking powder. 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Women show that Hood's Sersaparilla ac- tually does possess Power °* tsase hy puritriog, en- riching and Invigorating the blood, upon which not only health, but life itself, depends. ‘The great of Hood's Sarsaparilia in Success °f. others warrants you in believing that a faithful use of Hood's Sarsaparilla will cure you if you suffer from any trouble caused by impure blood. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All drug- gists. $1. Prepared by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. HOOD'S PILLS are easy to take, easy to operate. 25 cents. ‘Terrapin Season in Most Over. If you have never tried Harvey’s Diamond Back Terrapin you don't know what you have missed. That it is appreciated by epi- cures is proven by the fact that “‘New York’s 400” have Mr. Harvey serve the terrapin on special occasions. $5 quart. it gee ee Can’t Think of Anything Nicer For Sunday breakfast than our delicious Sausage. It’s pure, and contains on!v home- dressed meats. J.A.Augusterfer,656 Cen.mkt. ——— “Dove Brand Hams” Are Beyond Comparison with any other. None other equal them in any particular. Every user says 80. Miller&Krogmann,Cen.& N.L.mkts. Prices Are the Least Important Features of our Fruits, Vegetables and Poul- try. We don’t talk much of them, ‘cause every one knows our prices are always the Icwest consistent with quality, which is the finest. Cannon & Chandler, 76-81 Cen. mkt. aoe Butter—Fresh country rolls can be had at 307 10th n.w., 2 doors below Pa. av. 1t* ee Strictly Fresh Eggs, 13c. doz.; Sugar- cured Shoulders, 7c. pound. All goods re- tailed at wholesale prices. M. Metzger C 417 7th. it* ——+—___ Live Potomac Shad and Bass at’R. A. Golden's Center Market stands. » These fine Potomac Fish placed before the buy- ers in a few hours after being caught; also live Lobsters, New Salmon, fine Philadel- hia Squabs, Jacksnipe und other choice game. . mhis-tf Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf eo el Baker's Cod Liver Oil is proved a sure remedy for throat and lang trouble, scrofula and consumption. It enriches the blood and Increases flesh and.strength. In Soft Cap- sules it Is absolutely tasteless. 131 N. 10th st., Philadelphia. Insist on Baker's Oil. Se RoyalGineMuclinge sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf fs How Babies Suffer When the!r tender skins are literally on fire with Itching, burning, scaly and blotchy skin and eenlp diseases, with loss of hair, none bat mothers real- ize. CUTICURA REMEDIES afford immcdiate re- ef, permit: rest and sleep, and point to a speedy and economical cure when the best physicians and all other remedies fail. Sold everywhere. ° willl tempt you—for all this gathering is for a pur- pose—to center Wash- ington’s tailoring busi= ness at Mertz & Mertz’s by showing the best and selling the best—a windowful hints of the show— ° Morning suits.......$10 to $25 Afternoon suits. .... .$13 to $35 Evening suits.......$25 to $35 Spring overcoats... .$10 to $25 MERTZ and MERTZ. 906 F Street. Baltimore store, 6 East Baltimore st. POPPA CRCOO OREO E OO TOVOOOO POOPIE OU ECO DOES: —Tomorrow—of our ‘Tenth Anniver- sary Sale.” You should not fail to take advantage of this grand opporte- nity to eave ironey. “Cut” prices have been “cut”? still lower!—Just to show our appreciation of your sup- port daring the past ten years. The Uist of reductions is a long one. We only publish a few today. For fell list, see last night's “Star,”—or, better still, come to the store, and see for yourself! Medicines Reduced. Beef, Wine and Iron, pint bots. Syrup of Figs......... Wine of Coca, pint bots. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. Pierce's Golden Mcdieal Discovery Coca, Beef and Celery Compound. Wine of Calisuya and Iron. 39e. Renfret’s “‘Cerate,” removes freckles.33c. Taleum Powder, 4 boxes. Queen Anne Tooth Powder... Tooth Brushes, 7e. each, 4 for. Julie's Toilet Powder. Dozen cakes Fine Tol 5c, 8 cakes Mme. Le Fevre’s Violet Soap. .29¢. Mme. Le Fevre's Toilet Preparations at 25 per cent discount. Finest quality Quadruple Perfumery Extracts, all odors, 4 ounces for...$1.00 ues Rupture is the which a a displacement. The —will Mecognise the superior | right sort of truss wien properly fit- breaking of a tissue Sor thos eae OP meee etree’ street “THE LAND OF EVANGELINE” BY 7. Ww. t the ¥. rooms, 1495 N.Y. ave, toaight (x 3 o'dock = it A Symposium of Holidays aT Masonic Temple, , March 23 and 24, BY THE YOUNG WOMAN'S HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF HAMLINE ME. CHURCH. INTERESTING PROGRAM EACH NIGHT. Ice Palace, s CONVENTION HALL. Every Afternoon at 2 o'clock. Every Evening (except Monday and Tuesday) at 7:30 o'clock. SPECIAL CLASSES EVERY MORNING FROM 11 UNTIL 1 O'CLOCK. Ice Skating. THIS WEEK THE ICE QUEEN, Miss Mabel Davidson, ‘The World's Greatest Lady Fancy Skater. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SAT- URDAY EVENINGS AT 9 O'CLOCK. SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT 3 O'CLOCK, Miss Davidson's exhibitions are the most marvelous ever witnessed. ADMISSION BOOK (10 admission tickets) mh16-40d AFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. SUNDAY, MARCH 22, RETURN OF THE GREAT SOUSA Peerless Band. FIFTY EMINENT MUSICIANS. PHILIP Sol IYICTA Fi! Conductor OPERA Lafayette Square jre (ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF» JOHN W. ALBAUGH.. lanager. TONIGHT AT 8. MATINEE ‘PURDAY. A GOUSE OF CARDS, With the following Errinent Artists: © Frank Worthing, L. Davenport, F. F, Mackay, Maxine Elijott, Henrietta Crossman, Mrs. ‘Thos. Barry, Kate Lester, Sate esterie, Maud roe, “we | DAVIES ORCHESTRA *. MR. EMIL PaUR, Conductor. Fifth and Last Concert, TUESDAY EVENL MARCH 24, AT 8:15. WAGNER PROGRAM. zl. Overture. Lobengrin, Preludes Acts Tand led. Jasit, AF < Prize Son} Walkure, Spring Valkyries. mt Metzerott’s. NATIONAL THEATER. Eve:y Evening and Souvenir Mat. Sat. THE GREAT, ORIGINAL, COMPLETE FRANK DANIELS COMIC OPERA COMPANY, Presenting Smith and Herbert’ GREAT EGYPTIAN COMIC OPERA, THE WIZARD - OF THE NILE. ORIGINAL COMPANY OF 80. NEXT WEEK-SEAT SALE TODAY. TOO MUCH JOHNSON, With WILLIAM GILLETTE AND THE ORIGINAL COMPANY. mh19-3134d Metzerott Music Hall: WEDNESDAY MATIXEE, MARCH 25, Boston Instrumental Club. W. W. SWORNSBOURNE, Conductor. 14 Members Boston Sym- phony Orchestra, ASSISTED BY MRS. F. A. GARDNER, Vocalist. BENEFIT WASHINGTON FOUNDLING ASYLUM. Prices, 0c., $1, $1.50. Seats now on sale at Metzerott’s, __mbi8-6t METZEROTT HALL. MARCH 20, 2) $ MARCH 26 AND 27. CALIFORNIA LECTURES, Maguificently Mlustrated. By Mrs. LUcY UNDERWOOD MeCANN, fouses. in for 50 Nights to Crowded m Bach FIRST LECTURI “CALIFORNIA—THE TOURIS $1. On sale at Metzerott’s. ets, mhi6-11t ISCHOFF CONCERT. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 10th and G sts., Friday Evening, March 20, 8 o’clock. ‘The program will include solo numbers by Mrs. H. C. Browning, Miss Florence MeNelly, Mrs. James S. Raymond, Miss Elsie M. Bond, Mixs Dayelle Taylor and Miss May Adele Levers; organ numbers by Dr. J. W. Bischoff, and concerted num- bers by the Bischoff Quartet (lndies’ voices). Reserved seats for sale at Ellis & Co.'s, 987 Pa. ave. mhi8-3t ‘CADEMY. Prices, 25, 50, 75c. aw $1. AMO Wed. and Sat. Mate.'26 and Soe, revered, Janauschek, Mm NI | Mrs.” Annie Yea 4. M, PALMER AND ED-| Mrs. Annie Yeamans, WIN KNOWLES’ — oo INIFICENT PRODUS- nny en, LS The GREAT (ere ait. Cc. B. Hawkins, Gu: ¢ Frankel, ROBBERY. |i nae Owen Davis. Next Week—“THE BOWERY GIRL.” mhi¢-tt cy- re ‘Compet ‘small. Music ev vening. 22d 3. HART BRITTAIN, Mize. 1 ¥ cars mb3-tt METROPOLITAN CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 515 42th st. n.w.—New publications as Single subecription, $5.00; 1 "Tse For particulars an to club ates, ac., laquire at Y Manager. 5 Sale begins at moruing, March 8 COURSES EXACTLY ALIKE, CURSE v) c A—MO*DAY pnd THURSDAY March 3 ApH G8 is. ¥ end FRIDAY ¥ March 81, Apa 8, 7, 10.14 CCURSE C_WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY EVEN- INGS, April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15. 3—NAPLES end POMPEI SORALOLBON BOXAPAT 5-A Tour OF JAPAN COURSE TICKETS, $1.50, $2.50, §3.00, covering reserved seat for the five lectures, sale on and after THURSDAY, MARCH 19. NORTH, Managers. Allen’s Grand Opera House Reserved Seats for Children Half Price at the Matinece Saturday. THE LESLIE OPERA CO. DOROTHY. e cast CHARLES BASSETT, mn , CHARLIE COOTE and JULIET ‘D'ERVIEUX, N. B.—At the close of the matinee Saturday Lit- tle Ruby will hold a reception on the Sing. LARGE CHORUS AND SPECIAL ‘ERY, Seat Sale for Rice’s New ‘‘1492” Open Today. Right in Line. THEY POURED OUT THOUSANDS STRONG TO WELCOME THE NEW WHEELS. Cycle Show NOW OPEN, 2 to 10.30 p. m. Daily, W. L. I. Armory. An Up-to-date Exposition of Bicycles and) Ac- cessories. "96 models of half a hundred cycles; the Military Tandem, Duplex Wheel with Maxim Gun; the Foiding Bicycle, the Owen Pyramidal Wheel, the Electrip Cycle Lamp, the Dayton Trip- let, the Costly Tiffany Wheels, the Freak Wheels and the Thorough Disp'ay of Suits and Costumes. ONE OF THE BEST EXHIBITIONS OF WHEELS EVES OPENED. Concerts by the La France Concert Company and the Buda Pesth Orchestra, in costumes. Messrs. Gracey, High and Woolson, Musical Specialty Artists; Victor Merceron, Violinist. The Powers Brgs., WONDERFUL TRICK, FANCY AND COMEDY BI- CYCLISTS. FIRST TIME HERE. MAKE YOU SCREAM WITH LAUGHTER. Other riders todey. ‘These artists appear both afternoons and nights. Annex has been seated and well arranged. Special. The Home Trainer. HOME TRAINER RACES THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. VALUABLE PRIZES. HALE MILE HANDICAP. TWELVE ENTRIES WILL RACE REALISTI- CALLY IN TRACK RACING COSTUMES. Admission afternoons, 25 cents; cents. Nights—50 cents; children, tickets, §2. children, 15 25 cents; 6 at KER 49'S LYCEUM THEATER, ALL THIS W THE BOSTON HOWARD ATHENAEUM TAR SPECIALT S COMPANY. Y Introducing meritorious European and American Stai e} MPANY. CHURCH OF OUR FATHER, On sts, nw —Dr. Rogers will give tiv pesent f illustrated se Ate of St. Pa’ adits’. M All seats open to the publi 13TH AND L third in the on The CHURCH OF O02 FATHER, COR. 18TH AND & 3 on Wur"? will be repeated Wedues- for the benefit of the Salt Air < Admission, twenty-f anu and Scotland, SCHOOL OF LAN mbi8- Bt Steamboat Co. Every day 1. the year for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk. Newport’ News and. all points south by the cb ‘powerfui steel palace steamers “Newport News,” “Norfolk” and “Washing- ton,"’ daily, un the following schedule: ‘Southbount | Northbound. . We rs the Hygela Hotel ai Exach wiil find this the most attractive insuring a comfortable night's rest. Lai luxurious rooms heated hy steam and fitted throughout with electric lights. Din- irg room service is a la carte, and is supplied from the best that th> markets of Washington and ‘Norfolk can atford. "Tick: scle nt 518, 619, 1421 Pennsylva- ‘enue, B. and. 0. ticket office, corner 15th York avense, and on board eamera, Where time table, map, ¢tc., Can also ng route, many other information desired will be fare aiched va application to the unders| at the company’s Wharf, foot of Tth at.. hington, ‘elephone No. 750. IND. CALLAHAS, General Manager. TO MOUNT VERNON, ‘Tomb of Washington, Daily (except Sunday’, reversing & D. Jaii-iod Fare (Row 0 CENTS admission to cunds . 5 conte Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, ror sale st wharf aad at hotels. ELEGANT CAFE ON STEAMER. Will also wake river tap ns far as Glrmont, stopping for freight and passengers bo For charters, ete apply at" oflce of Steamer Mae. alester. LL. BLS KE. Capt. = = “The highest authorities have put It on record that the abominable taste of Cod Liver Ofl is due to the presence of oxlda- tion products.”* >