Evening Star Newspaper, April 1, 1896, Page 12

“HOCAL MENTION. “AMUSEMENTS “TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Miss Ada Rehar tn “The Last Word.” New National Theater.—Mr. E. H. Soth- ern in “The Prisoner of Zenda.” Academy of Music.—His Absent Boy.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Rentz- Bantley Company. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Graphophone and ee ae Building, 9th and F streets north- west Prof, Haupt's Illvstrative Lessons at 4:15 and 7 p.m. Metzerott Music Hall—Lecture by John LL. Stoddard on “Naples and Pompeti.” Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- west.—Ice Palace. SS EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10, a.m. Steamer Harry Bandall for Colonial Beach and river landings et 7 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ss FOR THE EASTER DINNER ‘There's few things that'll equal the Spring Lamb we sell. Juicy, tender and toothsome —you can't improve upon it. Extra Native Beef—home dressed by ourselves—also a feature just now. KEANE, 35-51 Center market. Se WHEN WE CLEAN YOUR CARPETS ‘we make them moth-proof without extra charge. Fire-proof building. Wagon calls. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631-5 Mass.av. Money saved by using one of our Imp. Gas Ranges. A. Eberly's Sons, 718 7th n.w. 25 per cent off Toilet Requisites, opening week April 6. NAPLES TOILET CO.,1321 G. A DAINTY STER OFFERING Isa fancy box or bask+t of Huyler's delicious "bonbons and chocolates. Make the selection early at their hand F sts. n.w. J. Jay Gould's Easter novelties. “EASTER BELLS"—DON'T MISS IT. Our latest panel picture. This beautiful panel and a special present given to ail purchasers of 1 Ib. of Tnea Nectar Tea, 1 Ib. of Baking Powder, or 1 Ib. of Pure Spices. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea £o., 501 and 503 7th street n. 1620 14th strect nw., 3104 M' street, Georgetown, 815 H street n.e., and all the principal markets. N. H. Bowman, manager for D.C. TO RETAIL TOBACCONISTS. Sweet Moments Cigarettes are sold at whotesale ty C. W. Holl, 537 15th st. n.w. eee For Spring Lamb and New York Roast Beef go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Market. Corned Beef a specialty. Ivy Inst. Bus. College, 8th ard K, teaches "ny one stbject of its course at $1 a month. CITY AND DISTRICT. Construction of Will. Curtis W. Holcomb, trustee and executor cf the late Frank O. Post, construction of the es that he has on ed from the estate, lat he be advised as to its dis- Position. ————— Will Fited. The will of the 1 Sarah D. Collins, da December 20, ISS1, appoints Morris W. Quinlaw executor, and bequeaths the whole estate to her daughter, Catherine M. Collins. —————— Funds for Hunter's Family. The clerks in the register’s office of the Tre: Department have contributed fifteen collars and twenty cents to the family of George E. Hunter, the workman ruction in the . Subscription papers are being cit almost every u of the department, and it Is ex- that a handsome sum will be —_—.___ The Mozart Clab. ‘The Mozart Chorus Club, Mr. J. H. Hun- ter director, held its regular weekly meet- ing Monday evening, March 30, at the residence of Mr. R. D. Hopkins, 627 C street nertheast. The meeting was enthusiastic throughout, almost the entire membership Leing present, besides 2 number of visi:ors. The club fs under engagement to prepare the musical program for the next mecting of the Potomac Literary Club; also to give two concerts during May next, one eariy in the month, for the benefit of Ninth Street Christian Church; the other later in -he month, at Kensington, for the benefit of a Iccal enterprise in that place. eee Lecture to High School Pupils. Rev. Dr. D. J. Staiford lectured to the students of the Central High School yes- terday afternoon on “Hamlet.” He dis- custed ail the theories concerning the men- tal condition of Hamlet, and argued for the sanity of the Dane. He explained the dis- puted passages in conformity with his theory. He deduced practical lessons for his hearers from the character of Hamlet. Hamlet, he said, was Shakespeare's ideal character. Intelizctually sublime, person- ally handscme and morally strong. In con- nection with the latter point he refuted the theory of Goethe. For the delay of action was not from the over-development of the Speculative faculty, but the waiting of conscience for complete justification before ace action here was greater than ation, did Hamlet, the doctor said, contemplate suicide in the great soliloquy. —_ An Event at “Old Point.” The opening of Chamberlain’s New Hotel at Old Point Comfort next Saturday will at- tract visitors from all sections. Those go- ing can take the palatial steamer “Newport News” of the Norfolk and Washington line Friday evening at 7 o'clock, arriving at Old Point next morning, and may return at any time by any of their boats to suit the con- Verlence of passengers. State rooms will be reserved on application at the office of the company, 7th street wharf. * ge Important Sale. Japanese porcelains, Cloisonne carvings, Turkish souvenirs, jewelry and decorative articles, belonging to a local dealer, removed to our auction rooms for convenience of sale. There are many attractive and beau- tiful things in this collection, all of which must go, regardless of cost. At auction rooms of M. B. Latimer, Thursday and Fri- day, April 2 and 3, 1895, at 10:30 and 2:30 Pm. 1229 and 1231 G street—Advt. a Easter Flowering Plants at Smal A profusion of them in tasteful array. e them. “All the fine seasonable flowers. 14th and G sts. and 1153 Broadway, New York. Flowers by express to all points.—Advt. sient Our Prices Will Pull You Here! 5-Ib. boxes finest creamery butter a few days more at $1.40. James F. Oyster, 900 Center, Riggs and K st. markets. ent. ——_—_ Auction Sale of Oriental Carpets and Rugs. ‘The rarest, most beautiful collection of orlental carpets and rugs that was ever brought to Washington has been consigned to W. B. Mcses & Sons, F and lth, to be sold for what they will bring at auction. Sales at 10:30 and 0 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Frida: nd 3, un- ger the direction of Ratclii Sutton & Company, auctioneers.—Advt. - —_.__ 100 Feet of Boards, One Dollar. Best North Carolina lumber, such as is tsed in finest houses. We keep sash, doors, moldinss and b rs’ hardware. F. Libbey & Co., Gth st. and N. Y. ave.—advt. ——— Money to lend at 5 and G per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ——__. Easter Plants.—Saul's sale of plants at Willams & Co.’s sales room, cor. 10th and Penna. ave., tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 4p.m. Advertisement. —— Trustees’ sale of valuable property, im- Ee by 213-215 M st. s.w., will take place morrow afternoon at 4 o’clock. See ad- yertisement. ~+~THAT WOODEN ROOF) ‘A Climax of Architectural Absurdity on the Post Office Building, Some Comments by the Late Gen. Casey—Danger From Fire—Lack of Protective Devices. There has been widespread comment of late over the appearance of a wooden roof- ing on the city post office ing, begin- ning at the northeast corner and thence gradually spreading over the eastern wing of the structure. At first it was thought that this was a merely temporary roof, de- signed to protect the workmen engaged within the building from the elements, but this theory was quickly discarded as in- compatible with the general policy that has prevailed since the commencement of the work, whereby the contractors’ have re- frained from providing even the least meas- ure of, protection to those whom they have employed on the work, however dangerous their tasks might be. As the carpenters clambered about the slopes of the roof in imminent peril of be- ing launched into eternity the conviction gradually dawned upon the people passing to and fro along Pennsylvania avenue that this roofing of boards was intended to re- main permanently on the building, and the question was asked, scores of times a day: “Why is a wooden roof being put on a building that is supposed to be fire proof?” This question has not been satisfactorily answered. It seems to be a useless task to ask the officials at the office of the supervising architect of the treasury, for the utmost mystery pervades those pre- cincts whenever The Star desires to obtain any information concerning its huge neigh- bor across the street. The Plans Culled for It. At the building itself the reply is given that “the plans call for such a roof cover- ing,” and hence the wooden sheathing is being unquestionably put in place, notwith- standing the apparent absurdity of such a topping on a massive structure of stone that is supposed to present the latest ideas ef architecture and engineering. The com- ment is frequently heard on the streets that to finish this building off with a wooden roof is like the case of a maa spending $60 for a fine suit of clothes and then buying a (o-cent ‘hat. Gen. Casey's Criticium. The late Gen. Casey remarked to a Star reporter, a few days before his death, that this wooden roofing was an unheard-of anomaly. He characterized such a piece of architectural inconsistency as ‘a monu- mental absurdity,” and assured the re- porter that there were plenty of materials in the market, perfectly fire proof and com- paratively cheap, that could be used for a roof sheathing in place of wood. When spoken to about the matter he said he had understood that the roofing was only tem- porary, but this impression was removed when he realized that if a temporary roof were to be put on it would be laid flat, so as to save over 50 per cent of the ma- terials. Gen. Casey's opinion is doubtless shared by all thinking citizens who have passed the building of late and otserved the progress of the work. This opirion is be- coming a fixed idea, too, with many mem- bers of Congress, and it is,a daily expec- tation ihat there will be a resolution of inquiry introduced in one brarch of the national legislature or the other asking the Secretary of the Treasury why this kind of work is being done. Absence of Protective Devices. There is another mnitter about which Congress may want to know in short order, and this is brought sharply to the front once more by the terrible accident to the iron worker Beach yesterday. The ab- sence of protective devices to prevent fa- talities and crippling accidents has been noted many times, but there has been nothing dene to supply the lack, and now some pressure is being brought to bear upon Representatives and Senators to stir the Gepartment into taking steps to com- pel the contractors, even at this late day, to adopt humane methods at the structure. Danger From Fire. In connection with the wooden roofing it has been brought to the notice of The Star that the danger from fire created by this curious introduction of a great amount of inflammable material at the top of a fire-procf building is greatly increased by the presence at each corner of the build- ing of a shaft running from basement to attic for the purpose of ventilating the floors and carrying off the foul odors that may accumulate. These shafts will be perfect fire flues in case of a blaze, and the flames will easily be communicated to the roof by that means. The thousands of feet of lumber at the very top will make a big fire in the most inaccessible ‘place. Then, too, it is the usual course in. all such tall buildings to utilize the upper re- gions, under the roof, for the storage of documents, files and such materials of a highly inflammable character. If this course is to be pursued in the present case it will be doubly dangerous to line the roof with this great bulk of wood, so easily reached by fire from every floor of the building. As Gen. Casey said, there are several kinds of roof coverings that are fire-proof and easily handled, and, in addition, cost cymparatively little. The difference in ex- pense between the present third-rate roof- ing and a truly first-class sheathing, such as it is generally felt should be used, ts thought to be of the least importance when tke safety of the building and the hun- @reds of occupants who will be crowded into it when completed, not to speak of the records and documents, is taken into account. . ———__. BROKE THE RECORD. Only Two Prisoners in the Police Court. . “Judge, your honor, this beats the rec- ord,” said Policeman Madigan this morn- ing, when Judge Kimball took his seat on the bench. “There are only two prisoners for you.” “Preity good April fool,” remarked the court. “What's the matter? Are the peo- ple getting good?” “I guess the police tried to fool you.” “And they came very near succeeding.” James Moody, a Georgetown man, was ene of the two prisoners, and the charge egainst him was drunk and disorderly. “I'm guilty,” was his plea, “but I would like to make a statement.” “What do you want to say?” “I would like to have time to pay my fine,” was his response. “I was a little full yesterday and got in trouble. The policeman knows me, and he knows I'll pay the fine. When can you pay i in about two weeks.”" ‘hat won't do,” the court told him. “If you are trusted at all you will have to have a policeman voucn for you, and then the fine must be paid today.” Moody sald he could not pay the fine teday, and so he was committed. Edward Delphy was the other prisoner, and the charge against him was vagrancy. “A man can't be a vag. when he’s got a restirg place,” said the prisoner, “and that’s what I've got.” “This mun’s a mystery to me,” said Po- licemac Herbert. “He’s been loafing on 13% streat southwest, and manages to get alcrg between here and Alexandria. I've never Leen able to learn his name, and how he manages to live I do not krow.” Delphy imade a statenient in his own behalf, claiming that he had beeh given a place to sleep and something to eat. For the purpose of hearing his witnesses the case went over. ———.__—. Beneficial Association. The United States Treasury Beneficial Association has elected officers as follows: President, Robert T. Hough; vice presi- dent, John M. Kline; secretary, Lee W. Funk; treasurer, Henry C. Swan; directors, James A. Sample, O. S. Firman, Christo- pher Storm, J. B. Carter and Mrs. Mary V. Heath. ——__ One Dollar Will Buy 100 Feet —of the best boards any length you want. We keep everything that enters into con- struction of a house. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th cnd N. Y. ave., opp. Convention Hall. —Advertisement. —_—__ - Easter Lilies by the 1,000 at Small’s, 14th and G streets.—Advt, THE-EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. The Hinrichs Opera Season—The Hin- Tichs season of French and Italtan grand opera commences at Allen’s Grand Opera House Easter Monday. Maneger Hinrichs has arranged a repertoire for the first week of superior excellence, as follows: Monday, “Les Huguenots;’ Tuesday night and Saturday matinee, “Faust; Wednes- day, “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagli- accl;" Thursday, “Mignon;” Friday, “Will- fam Tell; Saturday, “Il Trovatore.” The company is_made up of artists of world- wide reputation, most of whom were en- gaged in Europe last-summer by Mr. Hin- richs, having beeen sent abroad for that Pprpose by the guarantors of the Philadel- phia season. The leading sopranos are Miss Minnie Tracey, an American girl with: @ soprano voice of dramatic qualities; Mlle. Amelie Lovents, the leading soprano of the Grand Opera House, Paris, who is singing in this country by permission of the direct- ors of that institution. The mezzo-sopranos and contraltos- of the company are Miss Katherine Fleming, Mlle. Amelie Grassi and Mile. Synneberg; the tenors are M. Jules ‘Goghy, M. Brazio Piroia and Sig. Fernando Michelena; the baritones are M. Louis de Backer, Perry Averill and Sig. Pietro Canova; the bassos include Mons. Eugene’ Lorrain, Sig. Alfonso Rosa and Sig. Casimiro Saporetti. There is a large chorus, most of which were engaged in Italy last summer, and an orchestra which has been selected by Director Hinrichs among the instrumentalists of the large cities of this country. The company is one of the most complete and efficient that has ever made a tour of this country. There will.be no advance in prices during the Hinrichs sea- son. “Rob Roy."—Of the comic opera suc- cesses of late years none have had longer runs or met with better receptions than De Koven and Smith’s bright and tuneful worl “Robin Hood” and ‘Rob Roy.” “Rob Roy,” which will be seen here next week at the Lafayette Square, is only en- Joying its second season, but its phenome- nal run last season entitles it to rank with its better known predecessor, and next Week it has its 500th representation in Washington. The names of Miss Juliette Corden, Miss Lizzie MacNichol, Miss Anna O'Keefe, Messrs. William Pruette, William McLoughlin, Richard F. Carroll, Harry Parker, John G. Bell and Joseph Sheehan are so well and favorably known in the realm of light opera that little need be said in their behalf. Mr. Sheehan will be remembered as the popular tenor of the Bostonians last season, and, with this one exception, Mr. Whitney presents the same organization as has been with him almost the entire time since the opera was first given. The beautiful and picturesque high- land scenery and the attractive Scottish costumes combine to make stage pictures which received much commendation during the previous New York run of the piece, while Mr. De Koven's. beautiful orchestra- tion and pleasing melodies are always re- ceived with great applause. The sale of seats will open tomorrow morning, with no increase in prices. ‘The Stoddard Lectures.—A crowded house at Metzerott Music Hall last night listened to Mr. Stoddard’s ‘lecture on Naples and Pompeii, and enjoyed his splendid pictures and entertaining descriptions of those famous places. It was the first lecture of the second course, and the audience was a Stoddard one from start to finish. It will be repeated this evening, as the first lec- ture of the third course and the last time in this city. The Elks’ Concert—The Elks’ concerts are always enjoyable, and there is no reason to doubt that the one which comes next Sunday evening, April 5, at the National Theater, will be anyways below par in that direction. It is for the benetit of the char- ity fund, and, as the Elks have hosts of friends, there is every indication of u large house and a goodly sum netted as the pro- ceeds of the entertainment. The prices are small, and there will be no extra charge for reserved seats. x Mr. Fabian’s Rcital.—One of the musical | events of the season as regards piano work will take place next Wednesday at tHe Universalist Church, corner 1 and L streets. It is the recital of Mr. S. M. Fabi- an, who will be assisted by Mr. R. S. Pigott, i= the New York baritone. Mr. Fabian’s repu- | tation as a pianist of a great deal more than erdinary merit is assured, and it is likely that a large audienc® will greet him. Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs—The Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs visit this city next week and will give a concert at the Untversalist Church, correr 13th ard L streets, next Monday evening, April 6. The clubs this year are stronger and better than ever be- fore and are prepared to give a most en- joyable concert in every particular. The patronesses include some cf the most prom- Inent society people of Washington, and, as college clubs are always well patronized fn | Washington, there is no reason why Yale should fall to receive its share. * Ben Hur.—The Ben Hur lecture will be! repeated next Monday evening, April 6, at | Ryland M. E. Church, 10th and D streets southwest, by Rev. music incidental to the lecture has been Provided, while several new series of pig: tures have been secured by the lecturer. 4 Irwin Bros.’ Star Specialty Company.t Manager Kernan announces for his Easter attraction the Irwin Bros.’ Star Specialty Company of American and European novel- ties. The names eppearing on the program are George Fuller Golden, Europe and America’s greatest entertainer; Cushman and Holcomb, the premier vocal and char- acter duo; O’Nell and Sutherland, the acro- batic dancing wonders; the celebrated Toda Judge Family, Europe's greatest acrobats; Miss Kitty Nelson, the charming serio-com- ic artiste; Howard and Emerson, the de- scriptive vocalists, illustrating the story of thelr songs with stereopticon and calclum effects; Johnston, Davenport: and Lorella, the eccentric knockabout trio; Moore and Karcher, expert musical artists; Fisher and Carroll, ‘the Celtle wits, and the younger Bros. Irwin in their European success, en- titled “Scenes at the Zco,” introducing the funny dwarf comedian, ‘‘Major.” The Skating Carnival._The masked carni- val which will take place at the Convention Hall Ice Palace next’ Wednesday evening will be one of the most unique affairs ever given in this part of the country. The car- nival is fur the benefit of the endowment fund of the Home for Incurables, and it will be the event of the skating season in Washington. Boxes will be provided around the edge of the ice pond for spectators, while the preparations being made by those who intend to participate in the affair in- dicate a most brilliant event. The admis- sion is fixed at 75 cents, with reserved seats at $1. The boxes, containing six seats each, are for sale at $10 aplece, and there is every indication that the number will be exhaust- ed entirely by Wednesday evening. The greatest precautions will be observed to have the « rrangements perfect for the com- fort and convenience of every guest, and special committees will pass upon every one that enters the hall. Altogether Washing- ton will be treated to an entirely new form of amusen-ent, and one that will prove im- mensely popular in the coming seasons, oe Allowed Damager. Evan Lyons was awarded $1,000 damages against John W. Thompson in Circuit Court No. 1 yesterday. The plain- tiff claimed that while operating a grist mill on part of “Pretty Prospect,” several years ago. the motive power being obtained from Rock creek, the defendant filled up with loose earth ravines and low lands upoa his own property. This loose earth, he claimed, waz allowed to be wash- ed into that of the stream within the plain- uff's land, so choking it up that the capacl- ty of the mill was greatly impaired, and the quality of sand, which he had heen digging, destroyed. He, therefore, claimed $10,000 damages. ———__ Asks for Damages. In a suit filed yesterday afternoon against the Baltimore and Potomac railroad and the Southern railroad companies, by his next friend, Johanna Lee, Frederick Lee claims $20,000 damages because of injuries received by him the 4th of last October. Lee claims that while crossing the tracks at 7th street in a wagon, he was allowed to pass over by the gateman, when the ve- hicle was struck by an engine. He claims to have suffered a compound fracture of the leg, and complains that the injury is permanent. DON’T be persuaded to try something you know. nothit about for = remedy that has stood the test for twenty years. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oll never fails to arrest wasting, both im children and adults. ““fhere are others,” but they are imitations. apl €0c. and $1.00 at all druggists, A. G. Rogers. New] 3 SONS OF TEMPERANCE Organisation of a Siijpd Division for the Dintaict, Officers Chosen gud Installed —Busi- ness Affairs £rg Followed by 8 Bamguet. ‘The Grand Divigiprcef the Sons of Tem- perance of the Digtriet of Columbia was organized last evening at Scottish Rite Hail, 1009 G street narhwest,' in the pres- ence of an audienge of ladies and gentle- men highly representative of. the temper- ance cause, Mr. Marvin M. Eavenson of Philadelphia, most worthy patriarch of the National Di- vision, presided, and the various chairs were filled by the following: M. W. <A:, Mr. W. H. Armstrong of New York; M: W. 8., Mr. M: C. Mitchell, Washington; M, W. chaplain, Mr. B. Pickels, Washington; M. W. conductor, Mr. F. M. Bradley, Wash- ington; M. W. sentinel, Mr, Henry J. Brad-| ley, Washington; P. M. W. P., Mr. James H. Roberts of Massachuset! ‘ Mr. Eavenson delivered a brief address, during which he declared the new division fully entitled to all the rights and privi- leges guaranteed by the laws of the Na- tional Division to all subordinate Grand Di- visions. The following were elected officers for the ensuing term: G. W. P., J. W. Van Vleck of No. 2; G. W. A., Henry J. Bradley of No. 3; G. 8., A. G. Bishop of No. 2; G. T., William Oscar Roome of No. 1; G. chaplain, P. S. Steele of No. 2; G. conductor, William Kretschmar of No. 4; G. sentinel, R. M. Al- len of No. 3; superintendent of young peo- ple's work, Mrs. Nellie H. Bradley of No. 1; P. G. W. P., M. C. Mitchell of No. 5; dele- gate-at-large to National Division, E. L. Bugbee of No. 1. After the delivery of a short inaugural address by G. W. P. Van Vleck, the officers were installed. Officers and past officers entitled to mem- bership in the National Division were then elected as follows: F. M. Bradley, P. M. W. P.; J. L. H. Winfield, John R. Bradley, Wm. Oscar Roome, Hiram Price, M. C. Mitchell, Rev. C. C. McLean, Mrs. A. T. Anderson, each P. G. W, P.; Mrs. F. M. Bradley, W. H. Norton, G. W. Trow, S. M. Yeatman, Mrs. Ada McLean, Z. Pickels, each P. G. W. A.; J. K. Bridge, P. G. S.; James W. Van Vleck, G. W. P.; Henry J. Bradley, G. W. A., and Arthur G. Bishop, G. S. After voting that the annual session of the Grand Division shall be held on the first Tuesday in November of each year, the Grand: Division adjourned, and all present Went to the banquet room, where a banquet Was given by the members of the new di- vision. After an enjoyable repast speeches were made by Mr. Eavenson, ex-Gov. Sid- rey Perham of Maine, A. E. Shoemaker, Mrs. Margaret Platt, president of the W. C. T. U, of the District of Columbia; Dr. F. T._ Howe, Mr. William Oscar Roome, Mrs. S. D. La Fetra, Mr. James L. Ewin, president of the Anti-Saloon League; Mr. W. H. Armstrong and others. —_—.__ A TRIP TO ALASKA. The Fifth Lecture im the Series Was Delivered Monday Afternoon. In the series of lectures given under the auspices of the National Geographic Socie- ty descriptive of a trip to Alaska: the fifth lecture..was delivered at Metaerott Hail Monday afternoon by. Prof. Harry Fielding Reid of Johns Hopkins University, the sub- Ject of the lecture being glaciers, purticu- larly those of Alaska. Prof. Reid was in- troduced by-Prof. J. W. McGee, who paid a high. compliment to the: lecturer's learn- ing. There were a very large number of pedple present, and the lecture was ‘tilus- trated by many'fine photographic reprodue- tions of the scenes described. Generally described, said Prof. Reid, xiuclers are great masses of snow and ice, consisting of @ reservoir and source of snowfall. Where the annual melting is smaller than the annual snowfall,‘ thore will be found glacters. They are found in almost every country on the globe, ‘although none are found in Australia, and but few in Africa. In this country the! Reeky mountiins are comparatively free of them, wut in the &el- kirk mountains and in Alaska they are quite numerous. Other interesting matters in connection with glaciers were mentioned, and then Prof. Reid described the great glaciers found in Glacier bay, Muir inlet, at great length. A few centuries ago, he believed, a much milder =limate prevasled in Alaska, and he also remarked that the Slacters in -Glacier bay are retreating so rapidly that in fifty years the region will be greatly relieved of them. - i -.The sixth.Jecture of the course wilt he de- | livered next Monday afternoon by Dr. Wm. H. -Dall-of the ‘Smithsontan” Inatitation, whose subject will be “From Sitka to the unset.” For Women Wheelers: Tom..Cherry of Buckanan, W.. Va.,. has ot a patent on a device to curtain from Public gaze the feet and legs of women bicy:lists. On a nickel frame attached to the wheel triangular silk screens are to be stretched, behind and within which the pedals have space to revolve. In his claim Tom says that his device is not for decor- alive or advertising purposes, but to “shield from public sight the form of a female bi- cyclist, tricychst, or any cther like ma- chine for self-transportation, and actuated and propelled by manual ferce.” ——————— Lecture on Reentgen’s Rays. Professor Hodgkins of Columbian Uni- versity lectured last night at the Western Presbyterian Church on the Roentgen dis- covery, giving a full exposition of the sub- ject, with numerous photographs taken by the speaker and by scientists in the gov- ernment laboratory in San Francisco. Ap- paratus was employed to make the phe- nomena clear, and scientific and abstruse terms were avoided, as far as possible. —_ oo = Major Webster's Will. The will of the late Major Wm. H. Web- ster, chief examiner of the civil service com- mission, dated April 2, 1888, filed yesterday afterncon, appoints the widow of the testa- tor, Annie S. Webster, executrix, and makes her sole beneficiary. ——_—_ A Lecture for Workingmen. Mr. Horace Kenney will lecture before the Workingmen’s Club, 2105 Pennsylvania avenue, tomorrow evening, at 8 o'clock; subject, ‘The Workingmen’s Clube of Lon- don; Their Uses, Etc.” This lecture is free, and all workingmen are expected to be pres- ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolufely Pure. A crcam of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in lenvoulng strength, —Iatest United. States Government Food Report, Soo ROYAL BAKENG ‘POWDER CO., 106 Wall st. ¥. Sterne eteteteteetecetecneentetetetetectectees EREE! —Samples of “Crystaline” can be had from your grocer or druggist for the asking! Try it on your silver- ware, glassware, mirrors, &., &c. apl-12a Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Ruptured 3 22d —weople.can be relieved of all its ant ° ances and inconventences by Being properly fitted ve it to < with the r Truss. Lea o¢* us—oor er tt A.A. SMITH & 00., 1108 F st. mbB1-12d WASHINGTON AT THE DRILL. Several Companies Preparing to Go to Savannah. ‘Washington will probably be more large- ly represented at the Savannah inters‘ate drill in May than was at first expezted. The Morton Cadets, of course, are a cer- tainty, and with that end in view have al- ready devoted eight evenings to practice drill. The Mt. Pleasant Field Band, or a Portion of It, at least, has been engaged to furnish the martial music for the festival, and it is practically a certainty that the Emmet Guard will engage in the competi- tion. The Emmets journeyed to the Little Rock drill in July, 1894, and captured first Prize in the maiden class, but since that time they have been keeping rather quiet. Of late, however, a large number of mem- ers of the Little Rock drill team, who had left the company, have re-cnlisted, and a ears resting is favor a attending the ain: Fel esr = aes mt the come warrant a the Hindrances being in ithe matter of alter at the brigade of the District National a next Jun Capt. Walsh thinks the question can In the nature of o surprise is the fact that company C, Washington Light in- fantry Corps, has decided in favor of .en- gaging in the competition, and in conse- quence has begun nightly drills. Company . for several weeks past, has been in a state of reorganization, and 1s temporarily in command ot Second Lieut. Jesse B. K. Lee of company B. The new imen are en- thusiastic, and anxious to take the eouth- ern trip, regarding, as an additional in- ducement, the maiden drill to which the company will be eligible for entry, as well as the interstate class, It is said that the Washington Light Infantry Corps is fcs- tering the project, and that Lieut. Lee will not lack for good men or financial support. Lieut. Lec is one of the youngest cfficers of the corps, and has an enviable reputa. tion as a tactician, being a member of the brigade board of examination of the Na- tional Guard. It is the opinion of local military men that company C and Lieut. Lee will constitute a fit representative of the Washington Light Infantry Corps at Savannah. ‘The mysterious inner organization cf the Morton Cadets styling itself the “A. O. P. E.,” held a special meezing last evening to take action in regard to the Savannah trip. A unique and interesting program was Tuapped out, and several surprises for the People of Savannah, as well as for the re- mainder of the company, planned. —— Granted a Divorce. Judge Cox has granted Mary A. Krause @ divorce from Frank Krause. The decree does not state the ground on which it was made, and the papers in the case, filed by Mrs. Krause the 17th of last June, were also withheld from publeation. | Mrs. Krause is also granted the care and cus. tody of the two children, Frank and Al- vina, and is permitted to resume her maiden name of Hierling. ———.—__ Unity Club (1874). The Unity Club (1874), Mr. James B. Philp, president, will be entertained this evening by Mr. J. C. Hodges. Mr. Frank E. Ander- son, chief of the law division, pension of- fice, will deliver an essay entitled “Kisses.” Representative J. 8. Willis, from Delaware, will also read an original poem, to be fol- lowed by one of the finest musical and lit- erary programs of the season, participated in by Mr. Goldwin Patten, Mrs. J. Esputa Daly, Mrs. D. Sprigg Pickerell, Miss Lilian Sefton, Mrs. 5. S. Leonard, Miss Cecil F. Fletcher, Miss Merl Esput Miss Mary Miller, Miss Gertrude Metcalf, ilttle An- nie Adkins, and a dramatic sketch, en- titled ‘Her First Appearance,” by Mr. D. C. Hayweod and Mr. W. M. Barrow. 5006000000 4000005 0000000050 Infeets the blood of humanity. It appears in varied forms, but is: forced to yield to 9, the best family cathartic Hood’s Pitts re ier stinuant. 30 POVOSOSSESSOSIOSSOOSSES SE OS Hood's Sarsaparilia, which purities and CITY ITEMS. This is All Fools’ Day, But we will not fool you. If an invalid, we'll aszist you in regaining health. Try @ bottle of our Rich, Crusty Port, 35c. and 50c., or solar-ripened Sherry, 35 and 50c., or Holland Gin, 50c, bot., or Zinfandel Claret, 20c. 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Cuisine, service and ap- pointments are unsurpassed. New dining room now open. Tables reserved for ladies. Hotel Emrich,489 Pa.ave.& B.& O. Hotel. it People Have Often Told Us they could enjoy our Sausage for breakfast every morning, it’s so rich and delicious. All kinds. J.A.Augusterfer, 656 Cent. mkt. It ee “Dove Brand Hams” Are Not equaled. They’re the finest, and always will be the finest. Mild and sweet. MILLER & KROGMANN, Cent. and N. L. Markets. it = Actually 2 Kicking, a Tag Load Every Few Hours—No Ice Used. Delivered right at R. A. Golden's fish and game stands, Center market—Large Live Potomac Seine-caught Roe Shad, Bolling Rock and White Perch. Don’t miss this chance to get these kind of fish. Telephone 844. apl Opening Week, April 6, 25 per cent off everything. NAPLES TOILET CO.,1321 G. it SS Baker's Cod Liver Oil is proved a sure remedy for throat and lung 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. —— ae Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f.stf ——— “Easter Bells,” Our Latest Panel, Presented to all purchasers of 50c. worth of Tea, Coffec, Baking Powder, Extracts or Condensed Milk, for one week only, com- mencing Monday, March 30, and ending Saturday, April 4. This edition is limited. Bon’t miss it. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., 501 and 503 7th. street, cor. E n.w., ard all branch stores and mar- kets. N. H. Bowman, manager for D.C. mh30-m,w,f J. Jay Gould’s Easter Novelties. mh28-6t* Missionary Concert. ‘The “Save All Band,” a juvenile mission- ary society of Trinity M. E. Church, held a concert last night in the lecture room of the church, there being a large attendance. The following program was rendered: Recita- tions, by Misses Virgie Heckett, Bertha Mahoney, Laura Kelley, Helen Hunter, Ella Pumphrey and May Stockett; cornet solo, by Mr. Robert Maxwell; vocal solos, by Misses Mabel Trazzare and Amy Sniffin, and Piano solo, by Miss Ollie Keys, —— Death of Mr. Peter McB. Brown, Mr. Peter McB. Brown, a well-known architect of this city, and for years em- ployed in the office of the supervising archi- tect of the treasury, died yesterday after- noon at his residence, on 8 street. Mr. Brown was a Scotchman birth, havii been born in Edinburgh in id year 1844, He leaves a widow, who lives at 1420 S street, whence his funeral takes place this after- neon. . The Secret Beautiful Skin 18 FOUND IN Cuticura Soap The most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world. It is the only preventive of pimples, blackheads; red, rough and oily skin; red, Tough hands, with shapcless nails; dry, thin and falling hair, and simple baby blemishes. 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The hair follicles are stimulated to healthy action, and unless the roots are entirely dead a luxur- iant growth of hair is assured. 50 cents a bottle. MERTZ’S Ticdera Pharmecy, uth& F it AMUSEMENTS. Allen’s Grand 37=™, WEEK OF MARCH 30. MATINEE SATURDAY. A WOMAN OF WAR, By GEN.FELIX AGNUS and M. LOUISA MALLOY. ‘The Greatest Cast and Best Staged War Drama Ever Presented. NEXT WE! THE HINRICHS GRAND OPERA CO. apl-tt IN REPERTOIRE. “From Gipsy Tent to Pulpit.” A Thrilling Lecture by GIVSY SMITH in the METROPOLITAN CHURCH, 4% and CG, GOOD FRIDAY, April 3, at 8 p.m. 50 5. |, 75 cents. rved, For . And at the church Bt EW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening and Saturday Mat. Evenings CURTAIN Matinee at 8 RISES at 2. NINTH ANNUAL TOUR OF MR. E. H. SOTHERN “(Onder management of Daniel Frohman), In Daniel Frohman’s Greatest Success, THE PRISONER OF ZENDA. Prices, $2, $1.50, $1, 50c., 25¢. Extra—Next Week, Julia Marlowe Taber and Robert Taber. +..“ROMEO AND JULIET" ‘SHE STOOPS TO CONQUE! “THE by roan’ ¢ “THE LADY OF LYO! +.“ TWELEPTH NIGH Regular’ prices. KKB® 49's LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. THE FAMOUS. RENTZ-SANTLEY Novelty and Burlesque Co. UP TO DATE AND BETTER THAN EVER. LIVING PICTURES. Next Week—IRVING BROS.’ BIG SHOW. m30-6t GERMAN IN FIVE WEEKS INTENSELY AND CHARMINGLY _ INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE LESSONS. Free Lectures or Talks on the Hauptonian System by its author and orig- Prof.A.P.Haupt.,[1.A.Ph.D. Today and tomorrow at 11 a.m., 4:15, 7 and 8 .m., the hours at which this course of lessons will given. The public is invited today and tomorrow to the above enjoyable preliminaries to the course of lessons. LECTURE HALL, WARDER BUILDING, COR. a1 AND F STREETS NORTHWEST. mb31-1 Elks’ Sacred Concert, Sunday Evening, April 5, New National Theater, BENEFIT OF CHARITY FUND. BRILLIANT ARTISTS. Prices, $1.00, Tc., 50c. and 2c. No extra charge for reserved seats. mb28-7t AMUSEMENTS, Lafayette Square 0° ADA REHAN E Mr. Augustin Daly’s Co. ‘THIS (we a Rue, ‘Thursday Evening.....BELLE'S STRATAGEM and THE HONEYMOON. ~ Friday SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL ‘Saturds) -TANING OF THE SHREW Inder the Personal or MR. AUGUSTIN DALY. Xext Week—WHITNEY OPERA ©O0. in ROB Roy. apl-tt Ice Palace, CONVENTION HALL. Last Week But One of the Season’s Ice Skating. avurss:ox. ., UST A cae CENTS SPECIAL! WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 8, GRAND PMASKED CARNIVAL BENEFIT OF THE Washington Endowment Fund of the Home for Incurables. ADMISSION, 75 CENTS RESERVED SEATS. 1.00 BOXES, containing 6 seats... $10.00 The Event of the Skating Season. ‘on sale at the box office and the fol- 's Drug Store, 15th as Seats now we. near M st.; i 3 ave. and $th xt Store; Drew's Drug Store, . ave. The Library Pharmacy, Pa. ave, and 2d st. Mackall Bros. & Flemer, Druggists, 14th and P st Will Open Evenings. Owing to the demand for additional ours foe bicycle riding and practice Central Hall Bicycle Academy (Over 9th st. wing, Center Ma: te will be =¢ open ‘evenings in addition to the morning avd afternoon hours. Hours—9:30 a.m. to 12:30 » for jadies; 2 5:30 p.m., and to 10 p.m for ladies and gene aren. = full line of the celebrated Crawford Bicycles, Manufactured at Hagerstown, Md., on exhibitios at oa Seed adjoining sales room, A TALAFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, Australia, Hawal'on Islands, “Central "America Special rates for freight or "passage routes; private cars CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 519 2th st. n. ew publications 28 soon us issue Americar and foreign uzives a specialty. Single subscription, 1 y » $500; 1 mo. 7 riiculars as i nytire mli0-Gee iT, ROPOLITA’ w. METZEROTT WALL =STODDARD Finely Mustrated LECTURES. TONIGHT AT §—LAST TIME soos NAPLES POMPEIL NEW LECTURE ON Thursday, Friday nd Saturday Evenings, CONSTANTINOPLE. Reserved Seats, $1, at Metzerott’s. NEW Admission, Boe. mb30-6t UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, ISTH AND L. ad WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL'S, The Eminent Pianist, MR. Assisted by Mr. PIGOTT, R. : ‘The Popular N. Y. Baritone, a . i Piano Recital. TICKETS AND RESERVED SEATS—$1.50, $ Now on sale at DROC 'S, 925 Penna. Steinway Piano used at ail Fabian Rect wh30-10t CADEMY— Prices, 25, 50, T5c. and $1, Wed. and Sat. Muts., 25 and 50c., reserved, Mr. A. M. PALMER'S Production of HIS ABSENT BOY A New Farce Comedy in Three Acts, Adapted from the German by Mr. Al } By Special Arrangement with Mr. THE COMPAN’ Frederic Bond, Isabelle Coe, Frank Tannehill, jr., Katherine Gras, Max Figman, Harriet Sterling, Charles Harbury, Louisa Eldridge, Miss Willard, and others. Next Week—JOSEPH HART in “A v” - YALE GLEE AN BANJO GAY OLD mb30-tt XD CLUBS. ox ©6Universalist Church, Corner 13th and L sts. nw., MONDAY, APRIL 6, AT 8:15 P.M. PATRONESSES: B. Brown, . N.S. Tineoin, Mix Woe Boartiann, {Mees Davia ie McKee, Wm. H. Clagett, Mrs. Mra. G. W. MeLinahat Mrs. Joho Datzell, Mrs. James MM Mrs. George Fraser, Mrs. George Shiras, Mrs. EM Gallaudet, |Mre. Geo. Peabody "Wet« Mrs, John Hav, more, a Mrs. ‘Arnold Hague, Mrs. W. C. Whittemore, Mrs. Anna G. Hunt, — | Mrs. E.'O. Woicott. Seats on sale Monday, March 30, at M Music Stcre, 110 F mi26-tf COLUMBIA ACADEMY ate cite One of the sizhts of Washingion. Cycling taught en. a 12,000-t. Boor. Competent fustructors, Charges small.” Music every evening. 220 and B 5 N. Mgr. Toko i street cars mubS-tf = a LECTURES. BEN HOUR. & REV. A. G. ROGERS Mustrated Lecture, with Music. RYLAND M. E. CHURCH, ‘10th and D sts. s.1.p MONDAY, April 6. Admission, 25 cents. mi31-61* “EXCURSIONS, ETC. N. & W. Steamboat Co. Ever for Fortress Mon: Norfolk. ind all points: south the superb eel palace “Newport | News, corfolk” and ton,” daily, op the following schedule: Southbound. 1 0 Northbound, fi 25: Portsmouth:6:00 a.m. Ar. Washington Visitors to the Hygela Hotel and xach will find this the most attr insuring a comfortalle night's rest. Large and luxurious rooms heated ny storm and fitted throughout with electric lights, Dine irg room service is a la carte, and is supplied from the best that the markets of Washiagtom ‘and Norfolk can afford. ickets on guile rt 513, G19, 1421 Pennsylvae nia avenue, B. ani 0. ticket office, corner 15th street and New York avenue, and on board steamers, where tme table, mip, etc., can also ad. ‘Any other information desired will be fure nisbed on application to the ui ned at the ool "g wharf, foot of 7th st., Vashington, D. ‘elephone' No, 750. Jall-40d NO. CALLAN General Manager.* TO MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washi Daily @aocpt Sanday} At 10 a.m.. returuing by 2:80 p.m, FARE (ROUND 7niP). +. 80 CENTS -25 conte ‘admission coupon MER. ndings as far as Gir Stopping for freight and passengers both ways, a f St For charters, etc. yet leamer Mace