Evening Star Newspaper, March 21, 1896, Page 8

—— ee yt “ MOSES “2 F Street, | Storage Warehouse, | By Special Request. The following clippings from letters received fully indorse the Palais Royal Spring “Opening” and show proper appreciation of the compli- mentary prices incidental to the occasion. INDIGNANT CITIZENSJIN MUSICAL CIRCLES Waltham Watches Made by the American Waltham Watch Company are the best and most reliable timekeepers made in this or any other country. Ask to see the name “Riverside” or “Royal”- engraved on the plates, Teeth Extracted Free.’ In ordgf to afford the public an fy to test the merits of our new anacethetle-NEAL VEGETABLE VAPOR—we will extract teeth free of charge between the hours of 8 and 10'4Man. This wonderful vapor Bnaesthetic is absolutely harmless to the imost delicate constitutions, having been admivistered over 20,000 tincs without one: unpleasant result. Under its influence the most difficult teeth ean be extracted without pain and in Residents of Eokington and Vicinity Left + in Darkness, : A Washington Baritone's Success in Eng- land With an Opers Company. Other Items of Interest im Regard te the Movements of Local Musicians, Vigorous Resolutions Adopted at a . Meeting Last. Evening — Motive Power om the Eckington R, R. “LA REINE” FURNITURE POLISH ‘will do more toward brightening up and renewing old farniture than ansthing you can use. Our experience has proved it 5e. a good xized bottle. Matting Matters. “Your ‘opening’ prices were advertised for one week, and but four shopping days were possible this week....Justice demards two more days given us next week. . “The inclemency of the weather must have kept many indoors....I think I write for others as well as myself when I request the ‘opening’ be con-.| The North Capitol and Eckington Citi- zens’ Association held its regular monthly meeting last night at Hefner’s Hall, No. 1628 Lincoln avenue. The street lighting question was the principal topic of the evening. Eckington and West Eckington have been without any street lights for News comes of the continued success abroad of Mr. Homer Lind of this city, who is now with the Carl Rosa Opera Com- pany. The Liverpool Courier, speaking of @ performance in that city, says: “But the most commendation was undoubtedly earn- | ed by Mr. Homer Lind, who now gave in- tinued next week.”’ about two months, and it was stated that | dubitable evidence of much ability and i paeet eS and always the word “Waltham.” in consequence women residing in these | versatility. His voice is of pleasant quality toate ur gals Wituees tes For sale by all retail jewelers. sections have been compelled to remain in- | and his enunciation singularly distinct. Be i ore ae Pil are - Our new importations of Mat- iS administration of this néw annes-| -fe22-s,tu&thast-40 = doors, fearing to venture out after night-|!mparted quaint humos to his work, an tings are fast filling up our de- partment. 350 different style thetic. Dental work at a special dis- fall, even to visit their near neighbors. count to physicians und druggists. Much warmth of feeling was displayed the success achieved was largely due to him. The familiar song, ‘I'm a Roamer,’ during the discussion, and so much of the | Was exceedingly well rendered." The : eee Solid Gold Qrewns, $5. Painicss ex- rn Northern Gossip, Tyneside, in speaking of weaves and colorings are repre-| The “Opening” prices will he continued until Wednesday, March 25. |°** tracting, 0c. Cleaning, 75e. Silver Proceedings as related to the light question | N . Tym af : : a . gf -]® performance of “Hansel and Gretel sented, including many new and y 5 SILLS pilings, re. Platina Allings, $1. partook more of the nature of an indigna. novel effects in Japanese Art Mat- Japanese Cotton Warps, Inlaid Double Dye and Inserted Art Mattings—Fancy patterns Chinese Mat- tings, in neat checks, Double Ex- tra White Ningpo and an endless varicty of our own exclusive pat- purehased largely, direct from China and Japan, and usual prices by a great deal. 000 yards “Fane 7 "12%C. Chinese Matting. yards Japane: Warp Matting. yards Japanese Tns ds oval Extra Regularly Wc. yard. . yards Double Extra Im- Fancy Jointless M acting. 2 5 ‘Cc. —You haven't much longer if you want to benefit by our cost and below cost prices on Furniture. It California Corset Fits, Wears and is Comfortable. IS NOT SOLD IN STORES. Send for Descriptive Catalogue. California Corset Co., ;‘Dermatine’ eeps The Skin ‘an't suggest agpthing nicer to use @ When the hands and face get chap- grease—never becomes thiek or sticky. A clear, Limpid —— Mquid—and exquisitely perfumed. 25c. a bottle. ¢W. Thompson, Pharmacist, > 4% 29 rp a ae oad Great Reduction In Hai formerly $5.00. Switches (gray), Switches (gray), © First-class attendance bai Frofessional Wigs for hire. S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. W. Your Store is attractive or unattractive, as you wish Electrie Hight gives it a mod- good way to start—to make it modern—to put in Electric Light. (phone us about it. . Electric Lighting Co., 213 14th Street. ’Phone 77. Paeonian Spring Water. A PURE TARLE WATER. POLAND WATER RIVALED AT HALF THE COST. INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, GUUT AND RHEU- 4SK YOUR GROCER ©2 DRUGGIST For IT, J. F. Hagan, 818 23D ST. N.W. No Other Photos We’ve Ever Taken e be21 so pleasing to eo many people— Tr Every one who They closely re- semble steel engravings, and are exquisitely orders them is time Jon"re down town come in and Brady Collection of national ccleb- Stalee, 110 Successor to M. B. Bri muscatel . California. A favorite for its parity and deli- A quatt.. cs. csecseeees sce. ee 500. Ai gallant cao cs ao eeee eee TO-KALON Wise 614 14th St. Phone 998. PRESCRIPTION 4387, FOR Rheumatism. ‘fon of one of Washington's cldest at Instantly felleves ISM, NEURAL- and most minent physicians. It cures RHECMAT! TICA, LUMBAGO andiall ins due to URIC ACID poison. It stimulates and restores the the bealth and Paanwacy’ What’s Broken In the Parlor? vigor to trial size, 50c. KOLB Bw., cor, EB mbt-17d Any Chiza, or Porce! ‘brac—Marble aster —— Busta of Plaster Chutes or Tables—or any kind and Metal or- BEMISHS CEMENT will Stands heat Dress Goods Dept. $1.85, $1.50 and $1.68 Novelty Suttinew.. $1.25 yd. Inported Wool Suitings, al, kinds. $1 Tatlor Suitings, 90 inches wide... 7B and S5e yd. Wool Dress Goods, al 0c yd. Wool Dress Gocds, all style 10 per cent off all Black Wool Dresp. Bie yd. French Organdles, 1896 now ties. Se yd. Silk and Weol Challies..... 3a. Duck, navy blue, fast color. 2c yd. Dimities.. tees 10c yd. Percales, newest. Fast colored Ye yd. Lustral, the new wash fabric. Notes. : OS The “Opening” price of $1.15 y/-d for choice of the $1.35, $1.50 and $1.68 NovBity Suitings Means choice of the newest of newly Amported Silk and Wool Fubries, exclusive in the ie sense of the word—no duplicates here or in Zny other es tablishment in Wasbington. 1.10 [3 @0e yard for the Te and SSe S:fitings mean: choice of the newly beautiful shaded in Silk and Wool Mixtures, Black and White Engsish Shepherd Checks, French Checks in combinatio colors, Mo- zambiques and vew Silk-and-wool Armures. £510 per cent discount on all Black Wool Dress Gocds means choice of a stock worth 412,000. Two Lints of vuriety—62 different styles of Black Cre- pons at $2 yard, and 55 styles of Black Wool Fabrics at SOc yard. One-tenth off these prices and all others. TF The “Opening” price of 83c sil. fot 371c French Orgamiies means much in your favor, be- wuse the variety includes the latest and prettiest of 1896 designs and colorings. (Continued above.) OTHER“OPENING” PRICES Every department is included in the list-of “Opening” prices, and none but the new spring goods are mentioned. A half column of The Star could be well devoted to every line. Let us briefly point to two. [7 Under heading of Underwear Department you will read: French Gore Corsets, all whale- Tone, for $2.49. These are the “La Premiere” Corsets, and no Parts rival at $4 is better. Those who wear the blas-cut Frecch corsets, boned throughout with genuine whalebone, know that euch huve never before sold at less than $4. Those who have yet to wear such best corsets are prom- ised a newborn grace and ease never before ex- pertenced. (Under heading of Millinery Department only Untrimmed Hats, Bonnets and Trimmings are meo- tloued. Importing direct and in immense quantities, we can regularly quote prices as little as paid by milliners and others buying less quantities of “Jobbers."” With these low cost, best materials, two hundred Paris hats as mod-ls and a milliner of remarkable taste and skill, we ure enabled to produce coples of the imported for as little as $6.50, $7 and $8. A visit to the millinery parlors will be convincing. Trimming Department. 50c yard Best Spangle Trimming, all colors. 420 We yard Spangle Trimming, one row. $1.50 Jet Yokes, worth up to $2. $1 cach Battons, jewel and fai 88c each Buttonz, jet, metal, fancy. 10 per cent off all Laces, Nets and Chiffons. 1 per cent off all Embroidertes. 48, 59e and T5e yard Persian Ribbons. Se yard Persian Ribbons, second quality 2c pair Dress Shields, all styles. 15e Princess Velveteen Skirt B: Ge yard Mohair Cord Skirt Binding Sc Silk Belting. Per belt.. 25e pieces Silk Kone Casing. ++-1e @c dozen French Horn Bone, 9-inch. Se card Swell Hooks and Eyes. Millinery Department. $1.50 Yntrimmed Hats, all new styles. 0c Untrimmed Hats, the new styles. 48c Ostrich Feather Plumes. 48e Flowers, choice of all kinds. 25e Flowers. None excepted. Suit and Wrap Dept. $22.50 English Plaid Touring Costumes. $15.00 Cloth Suits, none excepted... $14.08 Storm Serge Suits, black and navy $6.98 Separate Skirts, cloth and serge. $1.48 Shirt Waist, grass linen and others 98e “Derby” Shirt Walsts, sll styles. $5.98 Spring Jackets, tan cloth. $5 Spring Jackets, black cloth. $20 Imported Jackets, Frencl» end English. $10.98 Cashmere Tea Gown, very elaborate. Se Boys’ Shirt Waists, Inundere sc Boss’ Shirt Waists, well made. ai $2.98 Ladies’ English Tan Mackintoshes,double Gupe .. igavenasessveear-gcedecs cue $2.79 $1.98 Ladies’ Mackintoshes, with 24-inch eapes.$1.79 $1.45 Misses’ Waterproof Circulars.......-.-.§1.29 Underwear Depts. $1 & $1.25 Cotton and Cambri Undergarments.87¢ ¢ and Te Underwear, all styles. 65e otton and Cambrle Undergarment feta Silk Skirts, all styles. $1.98 Black Moreen Skirts... Bec Gingham Skirts, full widt 19¢ Swiss Ribbed Vests, spring weight Ke Swiss Ribbed Vests, extra finish. 35e Swiss Ribbed Vests and Pants. ‘50c Supertine Ribbed Vests and Pants. Se Silk Walsts, all colors, Iace trimmed... $2.75 French Gore Corsets, all whalebone. ...$2.40 $1.25 “Palais Royal” Corsets, 1896 Improved. .$1.10 ‘We Coutil Corsets, extra long, six hooks........40¢ Hosiery Department. 25e Fast Black and Russet Hose. 85c Fast Black Hose, medium and lig! 49 Black and Russct Lisle Hose....... Se Imported Novelty Hose, new effects. Q8e Paris Novelty Hose, all styles... $1.75 Silk Hose. Actual value, §2. 18c Children’s Black Hose, all sizes. 23e Boys and Girls’ Heavy Ribbed Hose. ‘Woe Boys’ Heavy English Ribbeg Hose. Stationery Department 19¢ pound Writing Paper, 100 sheets. We boxes Hurd’s Writing Paper Se quire Demming's Cloth-finish We Novels. Publisher's price, Sdc..... 1c 20 per cent off Bibles, Prayer Books, Hymnals. T7See the Baby Sewing Machine at work on second fivor. Price, $2.50. And see page 7 of tomorrow’s Sunday Post for details of the , “Opening” in the Sporting Goods Department. Easter ist receives, THE PALAIS ROYAL, Regular prices will positively be continued after then. And, now let us start at the foundation—the materials of your Easter dress. 1.15 | $1 yd. New Dresden and Persian Silks. * Silk Department. °° Artificial teeth, $8. U ‘ Dental ° ° Association, Cor. 7 7th & D Sts. ‘Te yd. Glace Taffeta Silks, all styles, 50c yd. China Silks. Forty shadcs. $1.50 yd. Trimmirg Velvets. ‘We yd. Velutina, a8 good as velvet..... 10 rer cent off all Black Silks. Lining Department. S0c yd. Best French Haircloth Lining. 20c yd. Best Rustle Perealine Lining. 16c Percsle for 12c, ard 12%e Perculine. 12%e Seliria, all shades...... Notes. >The “Opening” price of 80c yard for $1 Dres- den and Persian Silks. Includes cholee of the best printed warp Persians, some of them the identical quality, figures and colors—the identical Silks as sold for $1.68 at many establishments. bee? +7 60e yard for “Velutina” means the least pob- ‘ible price for the best possible finitation of Silk Velvet. ‘‘Velutina’? has been ‘rightly termed ‘‘in- destructible.”” a £710 per cent discount on all Black Silks means choice of an $18,000 stock, at one-tenth off regular prices. For instance—$2.08 yarl for the best $2.25 Silks and 90c yard for thé reliable $1 Silks. Re- lable, because guaranteed—a new plece furnished if that selected splits or crocks. Twenty-one dif- ferent styles of these Bluck Silks, all warranted, and only 90¢ yard. E7The “Opening” prices as quoted above for Linings means that you are offered the best at little more than the prices being asked for trash. ae a a HER KH E ee K Fancy Goods Depts. $1.50 “Palais Royal’ Kid Gloves, all styles. .§1.33 $1 Kid Gloves, warranted, tried on.... 68e Kid Gloves, 4 pearl buttons. 25e Handkerchiefs, all styles. $1 Handkerchiefs. Some worth $1.35. $1.25 Jewelry. All latest novelties. 85e Jewelry, Belt Buckles, ete 50c Jewelry, including real gold pins 50c, 59e and 68¢ Pocket Books, ete. 25e Shopping Bags. Supertor... 19¢ Leather Belts, latest style. $e Fans, silk and gauze. 25e Feather Fans, all colors. cs 85¢ cunce “Diplomacy,” the new perfumery 0c Tetlow's Swansdewn Fuce Powder... Parasol Department. $15 Paris Novelty Parasols, all kind: HHH HH * onall bo * new way A LADY OF QUALI CAMEOS—by Mgrie Corelll. BALLANTYNE & SON, 428 SEVENTH #1 EASTER CARDS! Our display this year of Eas- ter Cards and Novelties is’ an unusually elaborate one. invite your attention to the many new and quaint conceits comprised in this showing. A very cholee selection of small pio- tures of Haster subjects from 25¢. op. PRAYER BOOKS AND HYTIINALS. Manuals, Bibles and Devo- tional Works. We feel confi- dent you can make a better se- lection in price, quality and va- riety from the stock we show than anywhere else in town. Prayer Books from 55e. up. Bibles from 20c. up. Hymnal from 40c. up. THE NEW BOOKS 20 per cett and more in some * instances‘##@gh publishers’ prices es in stock indicate the jook selling. eon Burnett. MEDIES OF aRTSHIP—Anth lope . ee |\Ballantyne’s, “ Bookseller, Stationer, Engraver, 428 Seventh St. No need to do without some necessary articles of House- furnishing because you can’t pay cash. We will willingly credit you for any amount. Be- sides allowing you to name the amount you can pay weekly or Cone in today and make your se- finer stock exists. On creait. Bed Room Suite, $14.50. on credit. Excel’t Sideboards,$9.50. on creat. Dining Table, $3.75. On creat. Ingrain Carpet, 35c. yd. RUDDEN’S redit House, 513 7th St.. Soe orn ore nate aks Well, that’s too bad! Your address, and deliver the werk. Modest charges, R.C. BOND&CO. *9 935 F St. PLS SF ‘AL PARLORS, Progress. n methods and eeee Other charges in pro- vans Dental Parlors, 1217 Penna. Ave. N. W. Just before most everybody likes a very hearty, but some- thing delicate. and ap- People who know, say they prefer $5.68 Dresden and Black Brocnde Parasols $2.98 White, Mourning and Dresden Parasols. $2.68 Ombre Stripe Silk Parasols. $2.25 Silk Parasols, all styles. $2 Carriage Shaies, all styles. $2.98 Silk Umbrellas, steel rod, imported $2.98 Silk Umbrellas, men's, silver trimmed handles .. 2.79, $1.98 Umbrellas, men’s and ladies’, all styles.$1.89 $1.49 Gloria Silk Umbrellas, men's snd ladies’ .98e Housefurnishings. $1.25 yard Satin Damask Table Linen. $2.98 dozen_% Napkins to match.. $1 yard Tuble Linen, 72 inches wide. 7c yard Irish Table Damask, all linen $1 dozen Napkins, all linen... 2%e Huck Towels, 20x42 inches. . 12%e Linen Huck Towels, 36 inch Se Cresh, best quality, all linen. $1.50 Silkoline Comfortables, cotton filled ¢ Sep basta Bi Pinte he You "il Ruin Your Eyes —by not wearing glasses when the eyes require them. ‘The slightest dimness of sight, a tired fecling or ache about fhe’ eyes, or repeated headaches—are Nature's signs that the eyes need help. A pair of glasse selected by us after thor rect ALI, troubles, GFNo charge for examination. Eyeglasses or Spectacles as low as 3McAilister & Co., Scientific Opticians, mh21-284 Marvin’s Cheese Wafers And something good to drink to everything else. Your grocer will sell you the Cheese Wafers. | a hh examination, and accu- Tately fitted to the eyes, will cor- 131 F St. Soavseseaoeesces SEBTOSOSOEE $15 Carlsbad ‘China Dinner Set, 100 ploces. $12.95 Dinner and Tea Set, 112 pieces. + $9.95 96e Tete-a-tete Tea Set, 10 pleccs, decorated. .49¢ 35e China Sugar and Cream Set... $2.75 Decorated Chamber Set, 10 pleces. 29c Hanging Match Box, Dresden China 96e Syrup Pitcher, genuine cut glass. SOc Sugar Sifter, real cut gless.... ‘2c Individual Butters, real cut glas 50c Brees Bird Cages, with fittings...... 2%e Fumily Scales, guaranteed accurate $1.46 Carpet Sweeper, genuine Bissel. $1.40 Gas Stove, with two double burners Te Star Oil Stoves, two wicks. 4c Step Ladders, three feet high. Gc Ash Sifter, with cover $2.75 pair White Irish Polat Lace Curtains $1.30 pair Lace Curtains, 0 inches wide 2¥c Window Shades, best oll opaque. $10 Box Couches, all styles... $1.25 Solid Oak Table, 22-inen 10c yard Figured Silkoline, 36 inches wide. Art Department. 19¢ Collar and Cuff Bags, stamped Bie Duck Laundry Bags, tinted.. ‘20c Stamped Bureau Scarfs, 72 inches. 19¢ Table Cove-s, tinted........... 89¢ All-linen Barean Scarfs, stamped. 85e Hemstitched Squares, pure line Children’s Department $7.50 Baby Carriages, 1896 styles...... $2.68 Infants’ New Long Cashmere Coats $1.98 Cloth Refers, sizes 2 to 6 years. 50c Nalnsork and Gingham’ Dresses. $1.50 Dimity Dresses, 3 to 9 years. $1.24 26e Mull and Silk Caps, lace ruche..... $1 Caps and Hats, all styles... Kindergarten Mat and three skeins Sewing Silk.12¢ ‘We Misses’ French Coutll Corset $1 Kid Gloves, misses’ and boys’ 26e Fast Black Hose, all: sizes. B5e Ribbed Balbéiggan Vests and Pants 45c Shirt Walsts for boys........ 48e Books for children of all ages. 15e Picture Books, all kinds. len’s Department. $1 Light-weight Wool Shirts and Drawers. $1 Medium-weight Natural Wool Garments. Bc Ribbed Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers. $1 Neglige Shirts, 1896 spring styles. Te Best Sateen Sh’rts.... 50c Cheviot and Sateen Shirts. ‘Te Night Shirts special cut....... Soc Night Shirte, fast color trimming. Sc Imported Half Hose, spring styles. 2%e Half Hose, six pairs for...... Wc Suspanders, latest and best... erebebise Ase %e Suspenders, light, but strong. 19¢ 50c Scarfs, include the new patent de $1 Dogskin Gloves, warrented. Ste $1.50 Kid Gloves, warranted... $1.33 $1.98 All-sik Umbrellas, all styles... $1.89 $1.49 Gloria Silk Umbrellas, all styles. 28¢ {f the price G0 certs Ripans Tabules. Mrs. B.A. Meyer of No, 2131 Morgan street, St. Louis, Mo., and whose husband, Ed. Meyer, is employed by the McKinney Bakery Company of St. Louls, wrltes: “I have been suffering for years with indigestion, and about six months ago I was told by a friend, Mrs. Lewis, to try Iipans Tabules. I went to the Olymple drug store, kept by Mr. Mastbrook, and got them there. I used them as directed, and have not been troubled with Indigestion since, Have never been as well as Tam at present since I was fourteen years of age. I will ever hesitate to recommend them to any one suffering as I had been. TE think X would b¢ dead before this if it was not for Ripans Tabules.”” Ripans Tabules ate sold by drugzists, or by mail G4e S4e ise box) 1s sent to The Ripans 25¢ | Chemical Company, ‘No. 10 Spruce st., New York. 39¢ 38¢ ‘Sample vial, 10 cents. a 3 Best Candy Mixtures. Our %-cent, 40-cent and 60-cent Candles are just os fine and every bit Of the higher-priced ‘sorts. delicious as any Nothing nicer or more pleasing for favor giving. We put them up in tempting style, too. GILL’S. Wea Net Pie? If it's brought to me I'll repair it to your entire satisfaction—or make no charge! Expert work guaranteed. Cleaning or Mainspring, 75c. HUTTERLY, 632 GSt.N. W. Choice Candies, 1223 Pa. Ave. Wells does one thing so well That he has patrons in every state in the ‘That one particular thing 1s SHIRT- Shirts to order, $1.60 each—8 for $4.50—-6 for $9; made subject to approval. Frank Wells, Stirtmak, q4rz Pa. ave Good ‘Looking lend a charm and beau- ty to the face that can- overestimated. White teeth are atware ‘TINE gives a pearl- 13th and Pa. ave. Two Drug Stores, i7th and Hécin, Tener a Our Finest iB Hair Goods. —oft Trunks aig Fravelt Requisites mean anything t rou? BXPRCT to‘travel it wilt buy the Trunk or Bag before Ist. Our $4.75 Trucks for 5.00 Dress Suit for $4.25, Our $1.00 Alligator Bags for se ‘Tronk Strap free with every trunk, and name marked on it free. Kneessi, 425 7th Street. mb21-284 | 3s y There ts something here to suit A-New .. every one, and the prices nz Supply. coarse alt ight Are to be offered at a big reduction—all next week! ‘We guarantee thei to be made up of the finest ina- best workmanship. ties for fine Hair Dressing are Remember our number—Z11 11th st. Siccardi’s. DUPONT CIRCLE. 1920 N ced and reliale ‘men. SOUN 2. WALKER, Bulider: "Residence, 2021 N. now better than OUTTING TEETH BE SURE and welj-t Mrs. Soothing ‘Sy for caren te ‘yind colic and ie the cents a bottle. ‘TO BE FREE FROM SICK HEADACHE, ‘g ete., use Carter's Little ‘Liver If THE BABY IS and use that old s tion meeting than of the ordinary business meeting of a citizens’ association. After a full and free interchange of views on the subject by Messrs. Leitzell, Serven, Browne and other members, Mr. Leitzell, chairman of the committee on street lights and sidewalke, submitted resolutions, which were unanimously adopted, and a copy of the same was ordered to be transmitted to the District Commissioners, with as strong @ letter as the secretary could write. The resolutions recited that the terri- tory known as E-king-on and West Eck- ingtop has been withou: public street lights for nearly two months, and, as the prop- erty owners and residents there pay an- nually to the support of the city govern- ment, and to maintaining public lights throughout the city, many times over the amount fairly chargeaile to them as their share of the expense of maintaining the government under whicn they live, it was resolved that to tax citizens for street lights and then deny them the service for which they are made t» pay Is an act of injustice, against which they, as taxpay- ing citizens, do most solemnly protest. ‘The Commissioners are requested and urged without delay to put into operation in the two sections named some system of street lighting. Mr. A. R. Serven, chairman of the com- mittee on railways, reported that that com- mittee have had interviews with the su- perintendent of the Herdic Company, with a view to having a line of herdics run be- tween Eckington and 15th street north- west, but that it was not probable any ar- rangement could be made in that direction before next fall, the spring and summer schedules of the herdic line having been made up before the committee saw the su- perintendent. About Forfelture of Charter. Mr Serven further stated that an inter- view had been had with District Attorney Birney in regard to the status of the pro- ceedings which were understood to have been commenced against the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company for forfeiture of charter for that section of its line on North Capitol street south of New York avenue, over which a car has never been run. He said that Mr. Birney stated that no proceedings had been commenced, his attention having simply been called to the matter incidentally by the Department of Justice in a letter transmitting a com- munication from Attorney Duvail relating to the Belt Line, but no directions have been given him to institute proceedings, and none of the facts in the case are in his possession, r, that if the North Cap- itol and Eckington Citizens’ Association would place the facts before him in writing he would Investigate the matter, and if the facts proved to be as stated would take such prompt action’ as the case seemed to rant. The committee assured Mr. Bir- that this would be done without un- necessary delay. A Modern Motive Power. In regard to the bill before Congress to require the Eckington and Solidera’ Home ne to adopt a modern motive power, Mr. Serven stated: “It appears that represen- tations have been made to the District committees of -the House and Senate by the agents of the company that it is the com- pany’s intention to equip their lines with compressed air motors within the next sixty days. That such representations were made with a view not only to prevent action on the pending bill, but to secure certain extensions of the tracks of the com- pany asked for; that 173 petitions, contain- ing 1.886 names, have already been pre- sented to the House, and 176, containing 2,118 names, have been presented to the Senate, remonstrating against such exten- sions, and urging the passage of the bill requiring the road to put in a permanent modern system.” As an indorsement of the position as- sumed in these petitions the railway com- mittee submitted the resolutions, which were unanimously adopted and ordered to be transmitted to the District committees in Congress. The resoiutions earnestly urge the com- mittees on the District of Columbia of the Senate and House of Representatives to favorably report to their respective houses and secure at the earliest possible date the passage of the bill known as Senate bill No. 1886 and House bill No. 5220, requiring the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company to adopt an approved modern motive power on all its lines. “That action upon said bill should not be delayed because of representations mezde by the management of said company of their purpose to equip the line in the near future with compressed air motors, as such proposed equipment is only an experiment to be tried by the owners of the system, to demonstrate, if possible, to the Eckington company, and without expense to said com- pany, the practicability of alr motors for street car propulsion.” it was further Stated in the resolutions that the passage of the bill referred to will in nowise prevent or interfere with such proposed experiment, ample time being given the company under its provisions to determine upon a satisfactory motive power, The enactment of such a law will, it was asserted, insure to the patrons of the line something more definite and certain in the way of a permanent and modern equipment of the road than the doubtful results of a promised experiment with an untried motive power. The question of fire alarm and police gerv- ice, extension of the city Hmits and of North Capitol street to the Soldiers’ Home, a bill for which is now before Congress, and the erection of proper safeguards by the Bal- timore and Ohio Railroad Company at the New York and Florida avenue crossing, ver also discussed, and suitable action taken. 1A THROUGH CATs. A Serious Charge Aga’ Household Pet From the New York Times. : Mistress Pussy, who has been making such an attractive show of herself at Madison Square Garden all the week, is not quite all that fancy paints her under these excellent auspices. Over the water they are laying serious happenings at her door. In England, for example, where every pos- sible means to ferret out causes of seemingly inexplicable disease is taken, heavy suspi- cion has fallen on the sleek creature that purrs at the hearthstone. She is found to be subject to a distemper whose symptoms are very similar to diphtheria, and, in lo- calities where cats are so afflicted, an epi- demic of that terrible disease hes followed among children. No other cause could be found for the infection except that in each case a cat in the house had first showed peculiar symptoms. “These were emaciation, a@ cough, difficulty in swallowing, and dis- charge ffom the nose. Whenever a cat died there was sure to be found soon after one or more cases of diphtheria. Dr. Newholm of London, whose investigating efforts have een very thorough, considers that ample evidence of pussy’s malevolent influence has been got and thinks she should be very carefully watched. In several cases of an increasing epidemic, warning was given and cats destroyed, with a result to arrest at of the disease. It is um according further to Dr. New- im, says: “It was the universal opinion that Mr. Homer Lind is an ideal Peter. I don't wonder at it, for this gentleman is a mag- nificent artist, and, in my opinion, he will take one of the most prominent positions among the great artists of the future.” Mr. Lind has many friends in this city, where he commenced his musical studies, and his present success ts due not only to the excellent vocal equipment with which nature endowed him, but also to the good foundation he received here, and then to his earnest study during several years’ residence abroad. His friends here will be gratified at his success. + It was Mr. Angelo C. Fronani who played the celesta and the organ so effectively during the Bernhardt engagement. Mr. Fronani is a young musician who is rap- idly coming to the ffont on account of his ability as a pianist and organist. In the younger musical circles the death of William Edwin Parson, jr., will leave a blank. The young man gave promise of briiliant musical future, having a pure ‘ant beautiful voice, which he used with much ing. Hie parents intended to give him the benefit of the best teachers, several of whom had already expressed a wish to take charge of his voice. Mr. Harry W. Howard, who went to Ber- lin last year to perfect himself in orgen playing and composition, finds time, besides prosecuting his studies, to do some highly creditable Iterary work. His letters to the London Musical Courier upon musical events in Berlin are interesting, both on account of the field they cover and because of the terse and intelligent criticism of the different performers. Prof. Geo. W. Lawrence, who recently gave some performances of “Pinafore” with his pupils, has decided to produce “The Sorcerer,” @ comic opera in two acts, by Gilbert and Sulliv in April. The opera is probably one of the best from these tw6 well-known writers, and is full of bright, sparkling music. The leading parts will be sung by Prof. Lawrence's pupils, and the chorus, which will be a large one, is being selected with great care. The first re- hearsal will be helé this evening at his studio, 934 F street northwest. There has been an earnest desire for many years for a national hymn that should be original both as to words and music. “America” is an old German air; “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Hail Columbia” are traceable to other sources, and there have been many attempts by musicians, rome of which have been very creditable, but none have caught the pop- ular fancy, and all are now forgotten. A new national anthem has just been pub: lished, which is the work of two Washing- tonians. The words are by Mr. John Treanor and the music is by Mr. A. Tre- gina of the Marine Band. The theme has a stirring swing that will sound splendidly when sung, and the chorus will thrill not cnly the Singers, but those who listen. It would be peculiarly gratifying if the future national hymn should come from the na- tional capital. The music to be rendered at the “Even- ing with the choir” tomorrow evening at the First Congregational Church is as fol- lows: Organ voluntary; rect. nd air, Comfort Ye, My People, and Every Val. ley, Handel; chorus, And the Glory of the Lord, liandel; contraito solo, My Redeemer and My Lord, Dudley Buck; chorus, As Pants the Heart, Spohr; quartet, Hear Us, © Father (requested), Owe chorus, Grander Than Ocean's Story, Costa; bass solo, It is Enough, Elijah, Mendelssohn; chorus, Nearer, My God, to Thee, Schneck- €r; soprano solo, Pregheria, Mascagni: chor- us, Hallelujah to the Father, Beethoven; organ postlude. Dr. J. W. Bischoff presides at the organ and is the director of the choir, which consists of a quartet and weill-drilled chorus. Mr. Chas. J. Meyers will sing the Pro Peccatis, from Rossini’s “Stabat Mater,” at the Church of the Immaculate Conception tomorrow morning. Mercadante’s “Seven Last Words” will be sung at St. Aloysius Church Good Fri- day atternoon, with English words. —— WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET. Prices and (: i of Products Practically Unchanged. Little that is new is to be observed in the local wholesale produce market today, prices and products remaining in about the same condition as last noted. While the demand for butter is good and it remains well cleaned up, there has been no advance in prices, and no change one way or the other is expected, certainly not imme- diately. Eggs, too, have advanced none, the recent cold weather not having been of sufficient duration to affect either their supply or price. Good cheese is scarce, and commands a good price, the arrival of new stock being slow. Poultry ts firm, and the demand is such that a slight rise in prices is not unlikely. Vegetables and fruits and also meats remain about as last quoted. Spring goods are coming in good condition and in increasing quantities, and the mar- ket is firm throughout. A strong, steady market prevails in but- ter, with unchanged prices. Throughout the market there is a determined disposi- tion to keep it well cleaned up, especially in tine goods. The latter particularly hold their own, and all grades are held in sym- pathy. Fine goods find a ready sale at all times. Prices prevailing today: Fancy El- gin and other w pound; choice, 21; firsts, 19; seconds, 16. Choice bakers’ stock, 13 to 15; New York tubs, 16; dairy print, western, 10 to 15; Maryland and Virginia creamery, 18; dairy packed, 16. Cheese is very firm, although there is a great ameunt of it on the market, but fine goods are not plentiful, and they find a ready sale. Prices, however, remain as last quoted. New York state cream, large, 11% cents a pound; flats, 12's, and ponys, 14, The recent cold weather has had little if any real effect on either the price or sup- ply of eggs, and they remain as quoted, es may be seen from the following prices: Near-by fresh, 12 cents a dozen; western, 11; southern, 10 to 11, and keat or guinea stock, 4 to 5. The condition of the market in poultry is quite firm, and the demand being large, a slight rise in prices is not unlikely, al- though it will be in any event but tempo- rary. The season for turkeys is rapidly closing, and the supply is fast declining. Today's prices: Drawn turkeys, 16 to 17 cents a pound; live, 10 to 13; live chickens, 10 to 14; dressed, 12 to .16; old stock, dressed, 8 to 9; live, 4 to 6; capons, 16 to 18, ducks, 12 to 13, and geese, 6 to 9. Veg-tables and fruits show but little change, either in condition or price, the prices prevailing being: Cabbages, $ to $10 per hundred; new, $3 to 3.50 a barrel; po- tatoes, 15 to 35 cents a bushel; sweet pota- toes, red, $3 to $3.50 a barrel; eastern shore sweet potatoes, $3.50 to $4 a barrel; yams and haymons, $2 to $3 a barrel; beets, $1 te $1.50 a hundred bunches; yellow onions, $1 to $2 a barrel; new, 40 to 60 cents a bushel; kale, 75 cents a barrel; spinach, $3 to #4 a barrel; lettuce, $4 to $5 a barrel; carrots, $1 to $1.60 a barrel; strawberries, 40 to 65 cents a quart; cauliflower, $4 to $5 a barrel; turnips, $1 to $1.50 a barrel; Virginia white beans, $1 to $1 ; black-eyed peas, 75 cents to $1 a bushel; celery, 25 to 75 cents a dozen; Florida tomatoes, $2.50 to 3.0 a crate; fancy table apples, $2 to $3.50 a bar- rel; fancy California oranges, $4 to $4.00 a box; Messina, $ to $5; Valencia, $3 to $3.50; lemons, $2 to $4 a box. Beef and other meats remain practically as last reoree Si —, be — — following quotations: Live cattle, from to 4 1-4 cents a pound; lambs, 4 to 5 Ee, sheep, 3 to 4; cows with calves, $20 to $10: calves, 5 to 7 cents a pound, and dressed hogs, 4 to 7. —_—__— the liver wart fron the tomack tee the Hiver e the stomac “All_ lovers delicacies of were better a dead cat} The congressional committees on rive Gy ee of Be tae as | than that she Hak ‘of precious chil- | and harbors are making an inspection mb2tica | Seeetione aes ‘a Se eee oe the Monongahela river. |Joha C. Parker, 17-619 7th st. ow. cold. Be. . mosis Bchell 15 F' St) G and Eleventh Streets - - - - - A. LISNER.