Evening Star Newspaper, April 8, 1896, Page 12

13 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘Allen’s Grand Opera House.—Gustav Hin- hs’ Grand ‘Company in “Cavalleria icana” and ‘Pagliacci. Academy of Music.—Joseph Hart in “A Gay Old Boy.” = Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Penn- Sylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Convention Hall, Sth and L streets north- ‘west—Ice Palace. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Irving Broth- ers’ Big Show. e Lafayette Square Opera House.—The Whit Bey Opera Company in “Rob Roy.’ Metzerott Music Hall—Lecture by John L. Stoddard, on “Napoleon.” New National Theater—Julia Marlowe ‘Taber and Robert Taber in “The Hunch- back.” Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Ffoulke, 2018 Massachusetts avenue north- ‘west.—Musicale for the benefit of the build- ing fund of St. Thomas’ Church. Universelist Church, 13th and L streets northwest._Piano recital by Mr. S. M. Fabian. - Warder Building, 9th and F streets north- west.—Prof. Haupt’s Illustrative Lessons, at 4:15, 7 and 8 p.m. dt EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 am. ‘amer Harry Randall for Colonial h and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. WE MAKE CARPETS LIKE NEW by our matchless process, without the least injury to delicate fabric. Postal for wagon. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631-5 Mass.av. — _ Be Human Attificial Eyes. Hempler’s, 6th&av YOU'LL HAVE NO TROUBLE Finding our place when in Center market. We're near the 7th st. entrance—stalls 35 to y fine Roasts, choice juicy s s and tender chops ean be secured. Home-dressed meat only. T. T. KEANE. e ——————— Sweet chocolate, 3c.; Johnston’s, page 6. OPENING WEEK. NAPLES TOILET CO., 1321 @ st. Ecce SN 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, Sth and K, teaches any one stbject of its course at $1 a month. CITY AND DISTRICT. Assistant Clerk: H. Prescott Gatley and Andrew Y. Braa- ley were today appointed by Clerk John R. Young of the District Supreme Court as- si at clerks of the court. Mr. Gatley has for several months acted as clerk to Equity Court No. 2, and Mr. Bradley has been ene ef Mr. Young's assistants for a year or more. See ee Robberies Reported. Max Kaufman, who keeps a clothing store at 8th and I streets southeast, re- ported to the police this morning that his show case was broken open last night and a suit of clothes stolen. Is Mz sta complains that his pocket was picked of {5 yesterday, while he was attending aa auctic Xaverius Drasheck of B street com- plained to the police that the front window of his shoe shop was broken last night and several pairs of shoes were stolen. Garbage Regulations. Health Officer Woodward has inaugurated @ house-to-house inspection to have the law relating to garbage cans enforced. The law requires householders to have water- tight receptacles holding from three to ten gallons in which to keep their garbage. For failure to comply with the provisions of the law a fine of from $ to $40 may be imposed. A number of warrants have al- ready been issued, and others will be issued from day to day. This move is being made at this time in order to have the city in as good a sanitary condition as possible this summer. ee Doors,1%4 thick, all sizes, 90c. apiece. All white pine. F. Libbey & Co.—Advt. ae Arrested Again. Wilber W. Marmaduke, the railroad tick- et broker who was arrested several days ago on charges of “doctoring” Baltimore and Ohio railroad tickets, as published in The Star at the time, was arrested again last night on warrants sworn out by Gen- eral Agent William Alvey of this division 2. Two warrants were sworn out yester¢ ch charges him with hav- ing utt d ticket. Detectives Heian and Lacy served the writs last night, and Marmaduke was re- leased on $500 security. These charges will be heard in the Police Court tomorrow when the other case is tried. —— The Bischof! Rebbery. Columbus Harding and Tessie Gray, who are also known as “Cotton” Harding and “Kitty” Gray, were arrested in Baltimore yesterday and brought here by Detectives Boyd and Helan, to answer a charge of grand larceny. It is alleged that they rob- bed Mrs. Mary I. Bischoff of jewelry valued at about $300. She was living at No. 736 12th street at the time, and during her tem- porary absence from home her room was robbed. Frank Callahan, who was found with some of the stolen preperty in his pos- session, was arrested and sentenced. Hard- ing and his female companion were also ar- Tested, but were released, as there was no proof against them. They afterward went to baltimore. Callahan's statements impli- cated them, and Mrs. Bischoff swore out the warrant on which the arrests were made. Harding and the woman made denials of the charge, and none of the Bischoff prop- erty was found on them. They were lock- ed up for a hearing in the Police Court to- morrow. ————__. Palings, Spear Head, per 100, $1.25. F. Libbey & Co., op. Convention Hall.—Advt. as Reduced Rates to Charlottesville, Va., April 12, 1596—Jefferson’s Birthday. ay For the above occasion the Southern rail- way will sell ckets from Washington to Charlottesville, and return, April 13, at $3.40. Tickets at one fare for the round trip will also be sold from all stations between Alexandria, Strasburg and Danville, inclu- sive, valid for return Aprii 14, inclusive. A special train will be operated April 13, leav- ing Washington 8 a.m., returning leave Charlottesville at 6:30 p. Advt. German Lessons at Half Price. The prejudiced against the idea that Prof. Haupt can teach German in five weeks are Invited to a week's lessons at half price, be- ginning tonight at 8 and tomorrow at 11 a.m. See amusements, * Our Prices Are Below Our Reputation. But quality will always be best, no matter how low the price. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave., wholesale butter and eggs.—Advt. eee $1.25 to Baltimore and Return, Penn- sylvania Railroad. Tickets will.be sold Saturday and Sunday, April 1th and 12th, and will be valid for re. turn passage until Monday April 13. Good “on any train.—Advt ee Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ——— We are prepiring the catalogue of another large book sale. Parties having books to sell and desiring to take advantage of this opportunity should communicate with us at once. C. G. Sloan & Co., 1407 G street north- ‘west.—Advt. —__ The frame dwelling No. 2319 L street Rorthwest, which will be sold at trustee’s gale tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock, af- fords 2 good chance for investment. See a vertisement. - ———___ M. A. Hardcastle & Co. are exhibiting some beautiful embroidered frames this Week. 726 llth street northwest.—Advt. ee Corner of 16th and Caroline at auction to- ‘morrow at 4:80. See advertisement —Advt. Poplar, per 100 ft. 92, at F. Libbey & Co.’s, 6th st. and N. ¥. avenue. Advertisement. THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 189¢-TWELVE PAGES. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Citizens’ Association Considers Croes-Town Railroads. Property Owners Object to Tracks— Referred to a Committee—Other Business Transacted. ‘The question of cross-town railroads oc- cupied about all the time of the Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association at its regular monthly meeting last evening, and, as one member put it, after it appeared that every man was willing that, as in the case of a boil, he could better endure it on the neck of some other man, the whole matter was referred to a special committee, who will report at the next meeting of the associa- tion. The discussion was precipitated by a resolution offered by Mr. C. 8. Bundy, in- dorsing the bills now before Congress for the extension of 11th street and New Jersey avenue, and the measure known” as the omnibus street railway extension bill. Mr. Campbell opposed the laying of rail- road tracks on streets or highways in Co- lumbia Heights for the reason that there is no necessity for them, and for the further reason that public streets should not be given up to railroads, when the companies could purchase a private right of way fur- ther to the north of the section, where residential rights would not be injured or endangered. For one he wished to be placed on record ‘as being opposed to the sridironing of the section by cross-town railroad tracks. Mr. ©’Donoghue fully agreed with Mr. Campbell, remarking that if a railroad track should be put in front of his house he would sell out. He had come out to Co- lumbia Heights for the reason that he be- lieved he would escape forever just such a nuisance. Mr. Patrick O’Ferrall said it was appar- ent that no man wished the tracks to be blaced on the street on which he lived, but as for himself he believed that Columbia Heights had been benefited more by rail- roads than by anything else, and he be- lieved, too, that the proposed system of railroad extension through the section Would materially still further benefit it. Various Propositions, Mr. Campbell explaixed that he did not oppose street railways as a rule, he mere- ly wished to point out that the crogs-town connection with the Zoo Park could be built further north, say on Sheridan avenue, where no residental street would be damaged. Mr. barr agreed with Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Campbell moved as a substitute for Mr. Bundy’s motion that the association suggest that the proposed con- rection be along Sherman and Sheridan avenues. Mr. August Petersen, who owns property on the latter thoroughfare, op- posed that substitute, and moved to lay the whole matter on the table, remarsing that the scheme depended upon the exten- sion of the streets and highways, us pro- posed under the highway act. The mo- tion to table was lost, and then President M. A. Ballinger took the floor, stating that it was the curse of that section of the city, between H and U streets that there is no cross-tcwn railroad. He believed that it would be suicidal for the section to op- poss the proposed extension of street rail- ways, and thought that citizens should be willing to sacrifice private interests for the public good. Sheridan avenue, he remark- ed, is practically an alley, and for one he not wish to see the association ask any ailruad, however humble, to take to an . He suggested that a special coin- mittee be appointed, to which should be re- ferred the whole matter, with direction <o report at the next meeting. His suggestion was adopted, and the following were ap- pointed as the committee: President Bal- linger and Messrs. Barr, Campbell, Sim- mons, Bundy and O'Donoghue. Other Business. Mr. O’Ferrall, from the committee on streets, reported that the committee recom- mended the extension of 14th street in a straight line to the 14th street road at a point near the old race track, just this side of Brightwood, and President Ballinger ex- plained that the District authorities had In- formed him that the pools of water on ‘Kenesaw avenue and at other points in the section could not be removed until they be- came offensive to health. He believed, how- ever, that if a special committee was ap- pointed to confer with the owners of the land on which the pools stood they would Temedy the e His suggestion was adopted, and Messrs. Fowler, O’Donoghue and Calhoun were appointed a committee to act in the matter of the pool on Kene- saw avenue, and Messrs. McFarland, Bundy and Murphy as to the one on Sher- man avenue. Several new members were elected, and the association adjourned after approving @ bill prepared by Secretary Simmons for the purpose of securing uniformity of no- menclature in the matter of the streets and highways of the District. , AMUSEMENTS. Allen's Grand Opera House.—An audience of good proportions listened with every evidence of thorough satisfaction to the performance of Gounod’s “Faust” by the Hinrichs Opera Company at Allen’s Grand Opera House last night. Cast, chorus and orchestra were all competent, and Conduc- tor Hinrichs had entire control of his forces from the overture to the apotheosis, showing how thoroughly disciplined is his company. Miss Minnie Tracey increased the favorable impression she created by her excellent work as Valentine Monday night by her superior interpretation of Marguerita. The two roles are widely dif- ferent, both as to temperament and char- acter of the music, and one who can inter- pret both satisfactorily displays a versa- tility not often met with in these days. Miss Alice Judson of this city made a comely and graceful Siebel, and won an em- phatic encore for her rendition of the “Flower Song” in the third act. It was the first time she had appeared on the pro- fessional stage here, and her friends have reason to be proud of her success. Sig. Michelena’s Faust was the same careful, intelligent and artistic performance that we have beccme accustomed to from this admirable singer, and De Backer’s rich baritone voice was heard to excellent effect in the part of Valentine. M. Lorrain was one of the best Mephistos that has been seen here in several years. The chorus was well trained and sang both in time and tune. The orchestra deserves praise for its excellent work, and altogether so gen- erally satisfactory a performance of this melodious opera has not often been heard here. Tonight there will be a double bill, in- cluding Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “I Pagliacci.” Tomorrow right Mignon will be given in English, with a fine cast. Friday night Rossini’s magnificent work, “William Tell;” Saturday matinee, “Faust,” which proved such a success, will be repeated with the same cast, including Miss Tracey, Miss Jud- son, Sig. Michelen2, and Messrs. De Backer and Lorrain, and Saturday night, Verdi's immortal work, Il Trovatore, should draw an immense house. The repertoire for next week, which is the second and last, is quite attractive. Monday night and Satur- day matinee “Carmen” is underlined Tuesday, “Rigoletto;” Wednesday, “Aida: Thursday, “Lucia;” Friday, “L’Africaine, and Saturday, the farewell night, a grand double bill, “Cavalleria Rusticana”’ and “Il ‘Trovatore.” New National Theater.—If this genera- tion does not produce tragic stars: of the first magnitude in America it produces highly finished performers for delineating the gentler moods of human emotion—ac- tors and actresses who compensate to a great degree, by subtlety and personal charm, for a somewhat uncertain tread on the stormy heights of passion, where the chasm of ridiculous yawns perilously un- der the precipice of the sublime. Miss Julia Marlowe triumphs first by personal attractions, for she is a most winsome little woman, and next by the polish of her ucting, which, increasing year by year, demonstrates the sincerity with which she pursues her vocation as an art. The per- formance of “She Stoops to Conquer” last night was notable for the manner in which the honors were divided. Mr. Taber, as the young gentleman who {s overbashful or overbold, according to the company in which he finds himself, was better liked in as Romeo. Miss Marlowe gave an enjoyable impersonation of the character of Kate Haricastle, one in which her ad- mirers could not fail to find much to praise, even though it does not call for ich she possesses. the Ice Carnival Tonight.—The event of the ‘week will be the carnival): which is to take pinen St Cee Cores Palace it is for it Bund of the Hom: Incurables, and ie to be given under the direction of prominent People, who will make {it a distinct success. The of jtumes, and to whom the prizes shall ‘awarded, embraces gontlemen who are well known to almost every one. The hall will present an unusually attractive picture this evening. In addition to the general Gecorations, the different boxes which have in this city will be trimmed with the colors of the governments represented by the lega- tions. The other boxes have been secured The ice will be the best that the patrons of the rink have ever seen, every care possible being taken to have it just the degree’ of hardness and as smooth as careful attention will make it. The heating of the hall will be ample, while the smoking, retiring, waiting and dressing rooms, together with the large reception parlor, will be at the disposal of those who attend, as usual. During the course of the carnival Joe Donoghue, tha champion skater, will try to break the three- mile world’s record. Joe has been in train- ing ever sirice his races here with Harley and John Davidson and Moshier, and feels confident that he can chip off a number of seconds from the existing record. His trial will be an interesting exhibition of speed and endurance. Tonight's Concert.—One of the musical events of this week will be the concert at the Western Presbyterian Church this even- ing for the purpose of paying off certain indebtedness which now rests on that in- stitution. Miss Fielding Roselle of New York, oratorio contralto, will be the lead- ing soloist, and she wili be assisted by Mrs. Browning, James Watson, the Temple Quar- tet, Melville D. Hensey, Miss Anita Cluss and Miss Appleby. The program to be pre- sented is an extremely well-selected one, and the musical success of the enterprise is assured. Gen. O. O. Howard’s Lecture.—A lecture upon the educational aspect of the Indian question will be delivered this evening by Gen. O. O. Howard in the Church of the Covenant. Gen. Howard’s experiences in the west and his familiarity with the ques- tion involved enable him to speak with great intelligence and force on the subject, and the lecture will be both interesting and instructive. Mr. Fabian’s Recital.—The piano and song recital which is to be given this evening at the Church of Our Father, corner 13th and L streets,by Messrs.Fabian and Pigott prom- ises to be a musical event of rare excellence. Fabian has studied under Moszkowski, Dr. Franch, von Bulow and the Abbe Liszt. He was a classmate of Stavenaagen, Reisenauer and Pauer, and his music at tae present day is merely the outcome of his own talent and his magnificent training. He will give se- lections from the classie¢, romantic and mod- ern schools of music, the program being Well selected and calculated to show all of his abilities. Mr. Pigott is a baritone of the highest order and a thorough artist. He will sing works by German, Italian, English and American composers, and his pure, rich voice will be heard to the greatest advantage e the numbers which have been chosen for im. Camille D’Arville—Camille D'Arville, who has thoroughly ingratiated herself with the music-loving public of this city, will play a return engagement next week, beginning Monday evening, at the Lafayette Square Theater, presenting “Madeline, or the Magic Kiss,” Stange and Edwards’ bright comic opera, which when seen here before proved to be one of the prettiest and most melo- dious of operas. Miss D’Arville is not only an artistic singer, but # talented actress, and possesses a personal magnetism that is charming. In Madeline Stanislaus Stange has writtten a story that is interesting and entirely unconventional, bright in dialogue and happy in situations. Julian Edwards has composed a number of tuneful musical numbers of a very catchy kind. Miss D’Arville is surrounded with a company that includes many _ well-known artists, among thein being Frank David, W. G. Stewart, Horace W. Ravenscroft, Frank Turner, Henry Stanley, Alice Gaillard, Hilda Holiins, Maud Hollins and others. The opera will be mounted in an elaborate manner, and both principals and chorus will be seen in an entirely new dress, as the costumes used were worn for the first time in Brooklyn Easter Monday nignt. There will be a matinee Saturday. Big Double Show.—Flynn and Sheridan's Big Double Show will be Manager Kernan’s attraction for next week, with twenty white artists and fifteen creoles. There are two distinct performances given, one by the white and one by the ¢reole company, mak- ing it, in fact, a doubie show. It is com- posed of spectacular, comedy, vaudeville and burlesque, and introduces quite an array of talent. A bright up-to-date com- edy, a sparkling burlesque, with twenty young ladies, and presenting a fine olio of talent. As an additional attraction with the regular program Senorita Julietta Nel- son, the celebrated high-wire walker, has been engaged, and will appear as the especial feature of this performance. Paderewski's Farewell. — Paderewski's “farewell” recital is announced for Thurs- day evening, April 16. He has been travel- ing through the west, and has met with the same enthusiastic audiences which have heard him in the eastern portion of the country. His playing has developed the same amount of criticism, and he comes back to Washington probably a little bet- ter acquainted with the likes and dislikes of Americans in the musical line. The sale of seats opens today at Metzerott’s, and there is every indication that a crowd- ed house will greet him as heretofore. For St. Thomas’ Church.—The musicale for the benefit of the building fund of St. Thomas’ Church, which is to take place this evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ffoulke, 2013 Massachusetts avenue, at 8 o'clock, promises to be a most successful event, financialiy and musically. The participants in the evening's entertain- ment are well-known musicians, who will present a program full of pleasing numbers. ‘Those who will take part are Mrs. Bard, Miss B. M. Williams, the Philharmonic Quartet, Miss Allen, Miss Calhoun, Mr. Crosby and others, A Testimonial Benefit—The testimonial benefit tendered to Sol. 8. Goldsmith and John L. Reh took place at Odd Fellows’ Hall last night, and was a success finan- cially. Some fifteen performers appeared, and ail received good applause, but Miss Blanche Riley’s fancy dancing and Will S. Miller’s black-face act were the hits of the evening. Miss Riley was presented with a gold medal for fancy dancing. After the performance was over dancing was indulg- ed in. The bicycle drill for the benefit of the Home for Incurables will come off Satur- day next, at 3:30 o’clock,eweather permit- ting. In spite of the snow flurry yesterday. the attendance at the rehearsal drill was large, and the arrangements were entirely perfected. : —__.__ Election of Officers. At the election of officers of the National Co-operative Company held yesterday (Tuesday) fitting tributes were paid to the memory of the late president, Mr. Abner T. Longley, after which reports were made by the other officers, and the following well-known gentlemen elected for the en- suing year: Smith Thompson, president; I. C. Stockton, vice president; L. F. Hunt, secretary; Burton Macafee, treasurer, and John Morrison, Stephen E. Gough, James A. Randall, John Finn, W. F. Gapin and Dr. Lawrence Stabler of Alexandria, Va., directors. ————— Palings ond Pickets, White Pine, clear, $2.50; dressed; all styles. F.Libbey&Co. —Advertisement. ———— A Horse Burned. Last night about 11:30 a fire broke out in some frame sheds in the rear of 1212-16 N street, owned by A. S. Caywood. Police- man Ryan saw the blaze and turned in en alarm from box 186 at the same time that Policeman Herndon rang up from box 148. "The engines lost little time in getting to the ecene of the fire and kept the flames from spreading to the near-by frame houses. Tne sheds were destroyed and a horse belonging to an expressman, by the mame of R. A. Clements was burned to Scott’s Emulsion fail. druggists. RESIGNED IN A BODY Mgny Prominent Members Leave the Union Republican Club, A Paper With Many Signatures Sent to President Lasier—Result of the Recent Misunderstanding. The crisis in the affairs of the Union Re- publican Club appears to be more serious than the officers of that organization would have it appear. It willbe remembered that the announcement was made several days ago that the majority of the executive com- mittee of the organization had resigned because of the dissatisfaction existing at the way the affairs were being managed by President Thomas J. Lasier and Secre- tary George S. Emery. In reply to this announcement Messrs. Lasier and Emery claimed that no formal resignations had been received, but that Many of those who had been named as withdrawing were delinquent in their dues to the club, and would be expelled if they did nof settle. Mr. Emery also declared that his financial management was abso- lutely correct, and that the club would go ahead and prosper, as it had 900 members. Subsequent developments, however, seem to show that many prominent members of the Union Republican Club have determined to withdraw from it. Indeed, some of them have already done so. About noon today a document was sent to President Thomas J. Lasier reciting that the gentlemen whozs names were appended thereto had with- drawn fromthe Union Republican Club. The names, with the positions their pos- sessors held in the club, were as follows: Charles P. Lincoln, vice president; Lewis Clephane, vice president; Jno. W. Douglass, vice president; A. M. Clapp, honorary Vice president; S. S. Burdette, honorary vice president; A. G. Riddle, honorary vice pres- ident; Alphonso Hart, honorary vice pres- ident; Geo. C Gorham, chairman executive committee; B. F. Crawshaw, late chairman state clubs’ committee; A. H. Holt, chair- man of campaign committee; Simon Wolf, chairman of public speakers committee; Edwin Sutheriand, special political secre- tary; Jacob H. Dewees, late chairman mem- bership committee; William A. Cook, chair- man committee on resolutions, political leg- islation, etc.; Arthur Stabler, chairman com- mittee on press; Wm. Oscar Roome, mem- ber of executive committee; Thos. C. Fletch- er, member of executive committee; Benj. P. Davis, member of executive commitice; Patrick O'Farrell, member of executive committee; J. D. Croissant, L. M. Saunders Wash. Danenhower, H. G. Potter, R. G. Rutherford, R. W. Tyler, P. M. Hough, J. L. Havens, H. 8. Knight, J. K. Eppley, T. H. Anderson, F. B. Crosthwaite, E. A. Kreidler, Frank M. Evans, W. H. Slater, Edward M. Dawson, August Donath, Frank A. Beuter, F. M. Heaton, J. B. Cotton, Geo. Gibson, J. T. H. Hall, R. 8S. Lacey, E. M. Willis, G. Y. AtLee, James H. Trimble, L. T. Michener, W. F. Thomas, N. S. Meyer, F. M. Gideon, P. G. Michener, Wm. H. Doolittle. W. W. Dudley and others sent in their withdrawals heretofore. There will be a meetirg tonight of a num- ber of the leading republican citizens of the District, at which the unfortunate state of affairs in the Union Republican Club will be discussed and views interchanged on the best. course to be pursued under the circum- stances. There can be very little doubt that a strong organization will be the result of -tonight’s gathering. ———_—_ CHURCHES EMBARRASSED. Effect of the Burning of a Publication Plant. The operations of the Baptist denomina- tion in some of its fields of work in this section have been seriously interfered with by the great fire which destroyed the plant of the American Baptist Publication Soci- ety about two months ago in Philadelphia, but in Virginia the effect has been a ca- lamity, and great fear has been expressed within the last few days by members of the Sunday school and ‘Bible board of the Baptist Gereral Association that they will have to cease work for some months at least. The trouble came in:this way: Almost all of the Bibles and ®coks handled by the col- porteurs of the board are purchased from the American Baptist Publication Society. This great publishing house has easily tended generous credit to the Sunday school and Bible board. The habit of the Virginia Baptist church- es is to give largely during the winter and spring to the general boards, and during the summer «nd fall to the state boards. In the summer and fall, therefore, the Sun- day school and Bible board has received as a rule enough money ‘to pay its accounts and close its year, October 31, practically out of debt. During the winter and spring the board has used its credit freely, and carried con- siderable indebtedness. This year, in the midst of this period of indebtedness, the American Baptist Publication Society lost by fire its magnificent plant. Immediately the n@ed of muney pressed upon every debt- or to the socizty. Every account was call- ed. The Virginia board appealed ‘to the churches, for means to settle with the so- ciety, but the result was not as liberal as was hoped for, and although every dollar that could be secured was remitted to the society, the latter has notified the Sunday school and Bible board that more than one-half the account must be paid today or no more credit will be given. The board is undecided whether to borrow meney and pay its debt, it being anxious to assist the society all it can in its pres- ent dilemma or practically suspend active work until June, when it is expected collec- tions will again begjn to come in, but will come to no decision in the matter until it hears whether the check which the gereral secretary has sent to the society will be sufficient to me2t the demands for the present. — SS The Carroll Pictures, Yesterday afternoon in the Police Court Judge Miller heard the case of the two col- vred men, Geoffrey Jefferson and William Thompson, charged ,with stealing the old family portraits from the Carroll mansion at 18th and F streets. It was contended on behalf of the defendants that they did not take the pictures with any idea of stealing. The old pictures were in the ap- parently deserted house, and none of them were sold. Some of them had been given away. Jefferson denied that he had taken any of the pictures, and said they had been given away by Thompson. The good character of the men was not disputed. They were held guilty of the charge, and “Jefferson was fined $25, while a fine of $30 was assessed against Thompson. LOLOL OOOO OS ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolutely: Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in jeavening strength. =Latest United States Government ROYAL BAKING POWDER ©0., 106 Wall st., N. Sededetetetettatepepegnednpetettetidetetatatetatete The silver in the house—does it need cleaning? Don’t permit it to get tarntshéd or dirty. A little dry rubbing with “Crystaline” will make it look like new. Ask your dealer for a free sample. Ru aps-124 Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. P 4a too serious a condition to rienced cletks who have but lictl> of medicine and anatomy. proper Trusses and the experts them properly. ith & Co., 1108 F St. introst ENJOYED ‘THEMSELVES GREATLY. The * it Ball and Supper of the ictor Drum Corps. ‘The benefit ball and supper, tendered to the Victor Drum and Bugle Corps by ite hosts of friends and admirers, took place last night at National Rifled’ Armory, and ‘was & successful and enjoyable affair, The entertainment was commenced at 9 o'clock by a grand march, led by the musical youngsters of the corps, after which danc- ing was indulged in, a slight intermission being had to allow an exhibition of the musical abilities of the corps. Supper was served in the lower hall. George Sonneman, who was floor man- ager, was asisted by Frank Parker, Tom- my Williams, Will Unsworth, Eddie Ho- bein and Frank Parker, and the refresh- ments were in charge of Mesdames Walker, Hohbein Sonneman, Myers, Meinking, Luders, Best, Grupe, Unsworth, Bowers and Misses Butler and Shepp. The committee on arrangements was com- posed of A. Grupe, chairman; T. H. Uns- worth, M. H. Best, J. Willlams, Charies Walker,- A, Meinking end George Sonne- man. and that on reception comprised T. H. Unsworth, chairman, and Masters O. Grupe, W.Glick, Charles Walker, H. Eb- erly, W. McCloskey and Thomas Myers. ss Familiar Figure Gone. John Riley, an elderly man, who was a familiar figure about the fish and oyster wharves, died in the Alms House Hospital yesterday, after an illness of about a week. Complaint was made to the police at that time that the old man had not been seen out of the cellar of a house on Lith street, where he lived, for several days, and when the police went there they found him ill. He was sick, and was also suffering for want of proper food. Several times before he had been sent to the hospital, but this time he was much worse off than he had been on any former occasion. Even then he imagined he could get along better in his dingy room than he could in a hospital. The police, however, would not listen to the old man’s talk about remaining there, and so he was taken in the police ambu- lance to the hospital. He was ninety-five years old, and was known as a corn doc- tor He had a war record, having served in more than one war, so he claimed, and for several years he has been endeavoring to get a claim through Congress. Sanitary Officer Frank, who has the case in charge, thinks that Riley is an Illinois man, and is anxious to hear from his relatives. The old man was regarded by his friends as a crank. He imagined he had saved a number of gunboats on the high seas, and this was the foundation for his claim. Most of his life had been spent about sand boats and wrecking boats, and he always was well pleased with any one who called him time, and one of his intimate friends said he thought he had not been in the service during the war. —— ae 100 ft. boards for one dollar, any length. The best lumber. F. Libbey & Co.— Advertisement. Ss Death of Harrison S. Linker. Mr. Harrison S. Linker, a prominent resi- dent of East Washington, died at his res!- dence, 401 8th street southeast, Monday night, after a brief illness. He was the proprietor of a shoe store at 8th and D streets southeast, and as a merchant en- Joyed the highest confidence and respect. Before going into business Mr. Linker was for years librarian of the House of Repre- sentatives, In which position he made many friends among the members. He possessed executive ability of a high order, and dur- ing his earlier years tcok an acti part in the politics of Philadelphia, his native city, where he was one of the three who issued the first call for volunteers at the outbreak of the war. He was a loyal and active member of the G. A. R., having joined Far- ragut Post a morth after its institution. During his twelve years of membership he contributed much by his interest and en- ergy to the success of that organization. He steadily declined any official honors at its disposal, but at the last department en- campment he was elected a representative to the national encampment at St. Paul. A bookbinder by trade, and many years ago employed at the government printing office, he has continuously kept membership in the union of that craft. He leaves a widow, but no children. The funeral will be from his late residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. THE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX. ‘The Department of the Potomac Will Celebrate Its Anniversary. Arrangements have been completed for the celebration of the anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox, which will be held tor orrow at Grand Army Hall, under the auspices of the Department of the Po- tomac. There will be a reception in the afternoon by the officers of the department, assisted by many well-known Grand Army men, after which exercises will be held in the concert hall. An address of welcome will be delivered by Department Com- mander McElroy, to which Gen. C. H. Grosvenor of Ohio will respond. Gen. 0. O. Howard will make an address, and short speeches will be delivered by Captain 8. R, Stratton, Gen. J. D. Brady, Gen. E. W. Whittaker and Corgressman N. M. Curtis. Several solos will be surg by Mr. George H. Liliiebridge, and there will be chorus singing cf many patriotic airs. Schroeder’s Orchestra will furnish the music. At the conclusion of the exercises a collation will be served. AMUSEMENTS, EW NATIONAL THEATER. Regulas N' Every Evening and Mat. Saturday. Prices Julia Marlowe Taber and Robert Taber. ‘This (Wednesday) Evening, The Hunchback. NEXT WEEK ‘i CRANE wn THE GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY. ELABORATELY STAGED-STRONG CAST. SEAT SALE BEGINS THURSDAY. apS-tt Ice Palace, CONVENTION HALL. Positively last week of Season’s Ice Skating. Every Afternoon at 2 o'clock. Every Evening (except Monday and Tuesday) af 7:80 o'clock. MORNING FROM 11 LOCK. ——___ Real Estate at Auction. C. G. Sloan & Co., auctioneers, have made the following sales cf real estate at public auction: Lot on Le Roy place, Washington Heights, fronting 25 feet and containing 2,750 square feet, to E. K. Rawson for $2.18 per square foot; frame horse 466 L strect southwest to John Riddle for $900; brick house 159 F street ncrtheast to B, R. Stans- bury for $3,600, and brick house 161 F street northeast to the same for $3,500. ——.—_—_ Admitted to the Bar. Charles H. J. Taylor of Kansas, the re- corder of deeds for the District, a member SPECIAL CLASSES EVER) UNTIL 1 0 ADMISSION. of the Kansas bar, was today, upon motion Wednesday Evening, i of District Attorney Birney, admitted to Sy, Pp Wears 2p the bar of the Supreme Court of the Dis- trict. MOTHERS! MASKED CARNIVAL, For the benefit of the Washington Endowment Fund of the Home for Incurables. . Perey. Program: At 8 o'clock sharp the champion, Jos. F. Donoghue, Will attempt to lower the 3-mile skat 9:02; &: Grand Mare ° Mi i] ras mest Origin: dies” Gos << oo Ad ‘Gen jem eas Cos keting or Bi moat € en's Costume To know that a warm bath with CUTICURA Boss’ Costume, ¢ 4 _incloding Seute SOAP and a single application of CUTICURA | Boxes (contain ng (ointment), the great skin cure, will afford Instant relief, permit rest and sleep, and point to a speedy, Permanent and economical cure of the most -tor- Marzenorr MUSIC HALL. Thursday Evening,April 16. FAREWELL PADERE' SALE OF SEATS OF turing and disfiguring of itching, burning and scaly humors, and not to use them without a moment's delay 4s to fail in your duty. Cures made in child- hood are speedy, economical and permanent. Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Props., Boston, U. 8. A. yall About Baby’s Skin,” mailed free. 8, AT MET: Stoinwe: plano mcd. CADEMY— Wed. and Sat. Mats. The Creative Comedian, JOSEPH HART ate of HALLEN AND HART), IN THE LAUGHABLE FARCE COMEDY, A GAY OLD BOY. G2 BABY'S SKIN BLEMISH2S and simple baby 75e. and $1, 2 and S0e., reserved. rashes prevented by CUTICURA SOAP, If TIRED, ACHING, NERVOUS MOTHERS knew the comfort, strength and vitality in CUTICURA PLASTERS they would never be without them. In every*way the purest, sweetest and best of plas- S09480Roesseeeoeseoeesosess Blood That is impure is a constant source of @anger. Circulating as it does to every part of the systein, carrying nutriment to the nerves, muscles and the reat vital organs of the body, it is absolutely rieces- sary that the blood should be pure if good health 1s to be expected. The great secret of the cures by Hood’s Sarsaparilla lies in the fact that the blood is Made Pure By this great medicine. It is, in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. A great variety of diseases yield to its power because a great variety of diseases are caused soicly by impure blood. All forms of scrofula eruptions, boils, humor, pimples and sores are perfectly and permanently cured by ~ Hood’s Sarsaparilla The One True Blowd Purifier. All druggists. $1. Hood’s Pills oars Steaperta, OSES TOSSES TESS SS OSS SSSADES CITY ITEMS. : Our Guarantee is “Ironclad.” It’s not for effect. We live up to it. If ycu’re not perfectly satisfied with any Fruits or Vegetables purchased here, we'll readily refund the money. But you will be satisfied. Cannon & Chandler, 76 to 81 Cen. Mkt. it New Billiard Room and Bowling Alley at Hotel Emrich are lighted by electricity, besides having everything necessary to a full enjoyment of these delightful sports. New dining parlor now open. “Dinner, 35c. Hotel Emrich, 489 Pa.ave., & B. & O. Hotel. 1 All “Dove Brand Hams” Have a dove branded on the skin. Take no other. “Dove Brands” are matchless for delicious- ness. Miller & Krogmann, Cen. & N.L. mkts. = Se For Broiled Live Lobster and Lobster a la Newburg go to Harvey’s, llth and Pa. ave., where these and all kinds of seafoods are prepared and served to a nicety—born of forty years’ experience. 1t After-the-Theater Suppers to Order is a specialty at “Maison Rauscher,” cor. Conn. ave. and L st. Elegant banquet rooms ond everything first-class. it Opening Week. NAPLES TOILET CO., 1321 G st. it ae Heaithy blood bounding through the veins and mantling beauty’s cheek is what Bak- er’s Cod Liver Oil and Malt, brings the user. 131 N. 10th st., Philadelphia. Baker’s Emul- sion, 50c. The pure oil in soft gelatine capsules, tasteless and effective. ——aaaae Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf Actually a Kicking, a Tug Load Every Few Hours—No’Ice Used. Delivered right at R. A. Golden’s fish and game stands, Center market—Large Live Potomac Seire-caught Roe Shad, Bolling Rock and White Perch. Don’t miss this chance to get these kind of fish. Telephone 844. ba apl Look in Mertz’s F street window| and see the two Moorish girls in na- tive costume prepare the delightful Oriental root “Vetivert.” Large crowds are daily attracted by the} sight. Have you seen them? MERTZ’S Modern Pharmacy, 11th and F Streets. ©. It ters. 2%e.; 5 for @l. at NEXT WEEK, . LAND OF THE LIVING. eae AMUSEMENTS. cae eremnore HALL TONIGHT, Allen’s Grand (7h =STODDARD Evenings at 8:16. Matinee se Finely Mlustrated jatinee Sat. only. GUSTAV HINRICHS’ FRENCH AND ITALIAN GRAND OPERA COMPANY. TONIGHT—DOUBLE BILL. CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA AND PAGGLIACCT. Cont fracey, Miss Judson, Pirola, De Back- “LECTURES. TONIGHT AT 8 AND TOMORROW EVENING, ~o0* NAPOLEON. STODDARD'S NEW LECLURE ON Thursday, Friday and Saturday INDIA, Next Week. JAPAN, Sat, Te., $1, at Metzerott’s. Admission, 50c. ape-6t UNIVERSALL 5 op Lafayette Square 0 {ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF), JOHN W. ALBAUGH. anager. Whitney Opera Company. THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 9, 0th Performance by this Organization of DeKoven & Smith’s Scotch Opera, ROB ROY. On this occasion Mr. Reginald DeKoven will con- duct the performance, and a flash light picture of the heuse and audience will be taken between acts I and 01. Next Weck—CAMILLE D'ARVILLE OPERA CO. ap GERMAN IN FIVE WEEKS INTENSELY AND CH SLY INTERESTING AND INSTRU! ‘LESSONS. a be S on ° > i Piano Recital. TICKETS AND RESE u S- $1.50, $1, TSa N m sale at DROOR'S, 925 Penna. ave. Steinway Piano used at all Fabian Recitals. 2 ; Moody Choir Concert, Percy S. Foster, Director. VE Free Lectures and Lessons on the Hauptonian System by its author and orig-| Chorus of 500 voices, with two pianos, organ and inator, orchestra a 4 Pr a uc Prof.A.P.Haupt.,[1.A. Pia. D. | ase, oe tae ee WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, AT § P.M, CENTRAL HALL, hes oe and B sts. nw. Today and tomorrow yet, at 11 a.m., 8 p.m., the hours at which this course Will be given, beginning now. The pu vited to the’ above enjoyable beginning of course of lessons. LECTURE HALL, WARDER BUILDING, os 9TH AND F STREETS NORTHWEST. apS-tf ‘Ben Hurl :20, 7 and ‘of lessons, is in- the Ben Hur! METROPOLITA 12th Bw. Another represcrtation of this thrilling ee der the auspices of the W. C. T. U., W seg pe} For particulars a LIBRARY the sizhts DN DAY, APRIL 15, at the Church of Our Father, 13th and L sts. RECITAL BY REV. DR. ROGERS. New views, new musical effects. Reserved seats, 25 cents, at Metzerott’s on and] on a 12,000-f. after April 8. apr-at* | Charges small.” 3 Mi Mi ‘call street cars LER, subS-tt usa EXCURSIONS, ETC. FOR BENEFIT OF THE BUILDING FUND ST. THOMAS’ ‘CHURCH, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL &, 8 O'CLOCK, \ THE TAPESTRY ROOM OF Mit. AND MRS. CHAS. M. FFOULKE, 2013 Mass. ave. N. & W. jTericpante: atts. ard, Miss’ BM. Millar, the Fhilharmonle Quartet,’ Miss Allen, ‘Cal’ St b t Cc hovn, Mr. Crosby and others. tier soar” mt othe apr eamboa O. Gay U. ibe for Fortress Monros, Newport Ne Delorme’s Blacksmith— nd ail points south Don't feil to see the copy of Delorme's Black- te smith at FRAZEE'S STUDIQ, cor. 3d and G n.w. apo-3r* CENTRAL HALL i A 0 acm. Bicycle Academy. 00 a.m Ae. W (Over 9th st. wing, Center Market.) Beach will Bod this them Has by far the largest floor space of any school in Washington. You can learn to ride in one-half the time there's plenty of room, Hours for ladics—9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; for ladies and gertlemen—1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and'7:30 ted throughout with electric li; itg room service is a la carte, and is supplied from the best that the markets of Washitigtos ‘and Norfolk can afford. Yo 10 p.m. Popular prices. Dickets castle at 518. 619, 1421 Pennsylve- A full line of the celebrated CRAWFORD BI- ala aveuoc, B. and 0. ticket office. corner CYCLES are on sale at the Academy. Branch sales Street and New York avenue, and on boa room, The Hougiiton Co., 1214 F street. Steamers, where time table, map, ctc., can alee zor) ‘Ans other .toformation desired will be fur xcemnan’s LYCEUM THEATER. Bished -o lication to the undersigned at the ALL THIS W: sompangs wharf, foot of 7th st, Washington, ees fall4od) JNO. CALLAHAN, General Manager. EAMER MACALESTI TO MUUIT Wekwou, SPEGIA New Features, New Faces. eee Daily (execpt , NEXT . . 7 wax, The Big Sensation. | panethitsiPige ne” 2% 3m cea 2 exets, with Mount Veruca admission’ Cony CALAFORNIA, MEXIOO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, | sor sale ut wharf codat hore Austratia, watian Islands, Central America. ELEGANT CAFE ON STEAMER. Toutes: private. cars. to Tent epcclat Megeet | q APM aise JoAe river landings es far as Giymont, = ; stopplog for an th ware, parties; free maps and inlets. R. J. SMITH, | For chat ete.. at office of Si Age, 40 So. 3d st., Philadelphia, mb2i-wastt” | Eomeeee™ SiG sunly at alfice SuckE Cape” t: