Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1896, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHR. Allen’s Grand Opera House.—Gustav Hin- richs’ Grand Opera Company in “Mignon.” Academy of Music.—Joseph Hart in “A Gay Old Boy.”* ~<2 Cclumbi2 Phonograph Company, 919 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- Palace. west.—Ice Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Irving Broth- ers’ Big Show. ‘ Lafayette Square Opera House.—The Whit- mney Opera Company in “Rob Roy.” Metzerott Music Hall—Lecture by John L. Stoddard, on “India.” New National Theater.—Julia Marlowe — and Robert Taber in “As You Like Warder Bi , 9th and F streets north- west.—Prof. Haupt’s Hlustrative Lessons, at 4:15, T and 8 p.m. > —_ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernor, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 am. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. gee GERMAN—FIVE DAYS FREE. To encourage investigation Dr. Haupt of- fers the opportunity to get five days of free lessons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily from today; four days from tomorrow. Large classes at 4:20) and 7 p.m. Today sixth lesson—the course. Warder Hall, F and 9th n.w. JIchnston’s Almond Sale, 10c. Page 10. oe eee ee “2 B OR KNOT 2 B.” Let the rooms be papered by us. Newest, sintiest paper. $2 up. NOLTE, 810 9th st. —_—— Delicious Home-made Pies, 20c. Drop postal to Holmes & Bro., Landover Market, Ist and E sts. n. 1564. IN CADETS, s, Second Regiment Band tonight. Odd Féllows’ Hall, 7th street. Campbell Light Infantry concert and dance. OPENING WEEK. NAPLES TOILET CO., 1321 G st. Men's Derby and Fedora Hats, latest styles, $1, $1.50 and $2. Extra value. A. T. wis, 425 7th st. Estabrook’s for best Photos. 1227 Pa. ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. A Lecture on Rome. M. J. Riordan legtured at the club of the Washington Athletic Club last evening on the subject of Rome, the affair being for the benefit of the poor. The audi- ence in attendance was large and enthusi- astic and frequently applauded the excellent Views shown in illustratiun of the talk. Dancing followed the lecture and lasted until a late hour. The Washington organization of the Mount Holyoke College Alumnae met at the First Congregationa!.Church last evening at 5:30. About thirty of the graduates assembled in the parlors of the church, where a brief literary and musical program was first rendered. Then the members adjourned to one of the other parlors, where a handsome banquet was served. The president, Miss Hazen, of the class of presided at one of the tables, while Mrs. Griffin of the class of '50, the secretary, officiated at the second table. Informal speeches and addresses Were made. ——__ Killed by a Horse’s Kick. Joseph Bell, a colored driver about fifty- five years old, who lived at 21 Queen's alley tLorthwest, and was employed by Michael Keane, met with an accident yesterday af- ternoon that proved fatal. While working about the stable one of the horses kicked kim, inflicting internal injuries from which he died in a short time. The coroner was notified, but it was decided that an inquest Was not necessary. = Capital Traction Company Answered. The Metropolitan Kailroad Company has. led its answer to the suit brought by the Capital Traction Company, in which the latter seeks to prevent the former from laying its underground system on Florida avenue from 18th street to Connecticut ave- rue. The Metropolitan Company denies that the Capital Trection Company owns the double track on the right of way thus sought to be acquired, and declares that it has no intention to injure the Traction Company, further claiming that it was ful- ly authorized by law to build its proposed Foad over the disputed territory. ——__ The Light Infantry’s Celebration. ‘The twenty-fifth anniversary of the re- organization of the Washington Light In- fantry, May 12, fs to be celebrated by a grand dinner at Marshall Hall. The Light infantry Veterans’ Association met last night, with a large attendance present. Capt. J. Tyler Powell presided and A. G. White acted as secretary. It was voted to have the celebration proposed, and the necessary committees of arrangements were a@ppointed. ———.—__ Minnehaha Ledge Visited. Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars Tues- day evening received an official visit from Grand Lodge officers, a delegation from Minnehaha Juvenile Temple, a fraternal visit from Good Will Lodge and members from nearly every subordinate lodge in the jurisdiction. One new member was initia- ted, Chief Templar Dinsmore presiding. Grand Secretary Milstead and Grand Treas- turer Daley reported the books of the lodge im excellent condition, and complimentary ; remarks were made by every Grand Lodge | officer. Grand Templar Shoemaker wag pre- sented by Miss Eva Mills with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of Minnehaha Temple. In the good of the order Masters Ralph and Earl Smith played a violin and piano duet; Miss Eva Mills sang a solo, a recitation was given by Mrs. Naylor, an address was given by Lodge Deputy Stewart, a vocal solo was sung by Miss Nellie Smith and a song by the lodge choir. sea Poplar, dressed, per 100 ft. $2, at F. Libbey & Co.'s, 6th st. and N. ¥. avenue. —Advertisement. ——— Spare the Trees. ‘To the Eilitor of The Evening Star: Within the past ten days one of the Jargest and most magnificent trees in all the Smithsonian grounds has been razed to earth for all time, and as I write this I hear the cruel blows and crushing, tearing fall of limbs from another of even greater grandeur—it so distresses me I cannot see it longer—and for what? Not because eith- er of them were in the way of the founda- tion of a statue, already constructed, near where these stood. Can it possibly be any- thing elsé than a nihilistic passion of who- ever is in charge of this thing to destroy, blot out, some of the grandest specimens of nature's handiwork? It is an outrage, and I believe thateif Dr. Gross had himself been asked whether the statue of any man or these trees should go, he would instant- ly decide on the statue. Not that either is necessary, for there are scores of sites of equal availability that could be selected for the purpose, and without the destruc- tion of a single tree. LOVER OF NATURE. ——_—__— ‘The Single Tax Club. At last evening’s meeting of the Single Tax Club Mr. Maurice Pechin propounded the apparent paradox that the single tax Was not a tax. He held that it was the community merely taking its own, merely recovering the land values it had created. Mr. W. Burbage and Rev. Dr. Kent also made remarks. —— Now ix Your Time. Furniture, china and glass, elegant lamps. ‘Two days’ sale at Latimer's auction rooms, Friday ‘and Saturday. Send in your con- signments. 1229 and 1231 G street.—Advt. eS Fine Desks at Auction. Roll-top desks of a superior quality will be sold at Latimer’s two days’ sale, Fri- Gay and Saturday, April 10 and 11.—Advt. eae $1.25 to Baltimore and Return, Peun- sylvania are 7 Saturday and Sunday, Tickets will be sold April 11th and 12th, and will be'valid for re- turn passage until Monday April 13. Good on any train.—Advt. : AGAINST THE DIVISION Platform of the Association for the Sup- pression of Vics Views Expressed as to the Duties of the Commissioners — Unnecessary Raiding Not Approved. The Anti-Division Association for the Suppression of Vice, at its regular weekly meeting last evening, in the rooms of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, adopted a platform, elected officers and transacted other business of interest. Before the meeting of the association was opened the directors elected W. Livingston Bruen, president; G. P. Hopkins, vice presi- dent; Dr. Wray Beattie, secretary, and J. S. Blackford, treasurer. Owing to press of other business Rev. T. Chalmers Easton and G. N. Luccock tendered their resigna- tions as members of the board of directors, and Mr. 8. D. Luckett and Mrs. Mary L. Newman were chosen to fill the vacancies. The following communication from Rev. F. D. Power, pastor of the Vermont Ave- nue Christian Church, was read to the meeting: a “I am in hearty accord with the effort to svppress the Division. It has been a never ceasing wonder to me in my twenty-one years’ residence in this fair city that her authorities would permit the existence of such a piague spot. I believe every other lawless element has as much right to claim immunity from the operation of law as tkis, and even greater right, as all forms of lawlessness and crime are bred in this breeding place of every abomination. Let the evil be stamped out. If it is scattered and springs up elsewhere let the same strong arm of the law follow it, and deal with it with the same relentless power. There should be no compromise with such corrupting Influences in our midst.” The Platform. The committee appointed for the purpose at the last meeting, Mrs. Kate Waller Bar- rett, Dr. Wray Beattie and Mr. G. P. Hop- kins, presented a platform as follows,which was, after sume discussion, adopted: “Your committee appointed April 1, 1896, to state the platforms and policy of the Anti-Division Association, beg to submit the following report, and to set forth the cardinal principle upon which the associa- tien is founded, which determines its policy and procedure in prosecuting the work of permanent reform at the: capital city and elsewhere, wherever organized institutions exist that are deveted to propagating sgrunkenness, licentiousness and other crimes. This association was incorporated March 26, 1896, to consider the best means to accomplish reforms and to ascertain and develop and give certain expression, by yoice and action with power, to the will of the people relative to the causes an sources of these crimes in this city, an especially in the Division. “Zhe objects of tnis associaiton a-> to promote in all proper ways enforcement of the criminal law, to stimulate public sen- time@t m favor of its execution by edu- cating both men and women to a single standard of purity, to promote the eradi- cation of the sources and causes of crime and vice, to disseminate information re- spectirg them, to advise and assist the weak and helpless and especially “those under age in obtaining the protection of the courts and of the law, to create a de- mand for the making of wholesome laws against vice and to organize public meet- ings for discussion upon such topics. The methods of operation shall be to arouse a correct public opinion respecting vice, to assist in the prosecution of law breakers, to disseminate information by means of the press, by pan:pniets and leafiets, by public addresses and public meetings, and by all other feasible means to further meth- ods recommerded by this society. We de- clare that it is not the function of this society to detect, ferret out, arrest and bring to the bar of justice criminals and law breakers, nor to raid these establish- ments of vice and infamy. It is not the function of this society to dictate to the Commissioners or to any officer of the law, or to the courts of justice as to the man- ner of procedure they should take in per- forming their sworn duties in these mat- tera. “This reform society stands first and foremost for the principle that the true function of the administration of the Com- missioners is not to determine law, but to execute it, and we believe that the Com- missioners should have close fellowship with that principle, and that this public is justified in expecting from them the faith- ful discharge of this duty, and to carry out the laws governing this sccial evil in a frenk and persistent manner totally unaf- fected by ulterior considerations. We de- sire here and now record our desire and expectation, which we believe to be those also of this commonwealth, for unflinching steadfastness on their part to duty agree- ably to the terms of their oath, and this society is committed to the principle that Jaws are to be obeyed and that the Com- missioners have no option in the premises. We hold also that the Commissioners can- not be held responsible for any suffering that may follow the wise execution of law. “From the duty of the Commissioners we Pass to the duty of the jury in these cases, and we emphatically declare that they should render their verdict in accordance with the law and with the evidence intro- duced, and not in accordance with their private ideas and wishes. “We deplore the unwise methods em- ployed by the authorities in other cities and the useless suffering that has followed the unwise methods employed by the police. We are aware that such unwise methods were employed with the view of seeking to make it apparent to the public that the ideas of the reformers were impracticable ard to make them appear ridiculous, and to turn the current of public opinion against reform measures. We, nevertheless, trust Fublic opinion will be against those in au- thority in this city from practicing such methods here. While we insist upon the ex- ecution of the law and the rescue of the perishing ones, we repeat that it is not the function of this associatign to dictate to officers of the law. We do hope, however, that they may be wisely guided and that justice and mercy may be joined together and exhibited in the judgments of the courts, and while we protest against any cruelty, persecution, or any unnecessary raiding in this work against the ‘Division,’ we do insist that these violators of law and of public decency be given to understand that their vice and crimes must cease in the ‘Division’ and elsewhere, and that law, or- der and decency shall prevail. While we de- clare for mercy we are opposed to that sickly sentimentality which has tears to shed for those who justly suffer the penalty for their crimes, but which has no tears for the hundreds of innocent victims of these violators of law and decency of both sexes. ‘That these innocent victims are much more numerous than is generally supposed is evi- denced by the London health report of 1888, selected at random, from which it appears that 67 per cent of all the deaths caused by venereal diseases were infants under one year old, who came into the world alive, but cursed by the sin of one or other of their parents. The fact that on the statute books of every state in the Union are found laws placed there by intelligent voters, and which prohibit the promiscuous relationship of the sexes, leads to the in- evitable conclusion that there exists a uni- versally deep-rooted belief that the evil in question is a great one, which must at all costs be eradicated, otherwise there would not be found such unanimity of opinion on the subject. “We conclude, therefore, that these shameless violators of law, both men and women, must be dealt with in a manner similar to that in which other criminals are. Let this vice be punished whenever and wherever found. The good name of this fair capital city demands it. Justice and mercy demand it, and the pure and good everywhere demand that this capital city go exalted be thus purified, and become a Hight and guide to other cities in this Chris- tian and glorious republic.” Permanent Headquarters. President Bruen announced that room 24, Weshington Loan and Trust building, had been secured as permanent headquarters for the arsociation, and hereafter the regu- lar meetings are to be held at that place. Before adjournment ft was decided to hold @ mass meeting Sunday afternoon, April 19. Membership application blanks, signed by the incorporators of the associat are tow ready for circulation. Among other things the blanks set forth: “The objects of this association are to ripen in all o proper ways the enf: timent In favor of its both forcement law; to stimulate public sen- educat- men and women:to a single stand- eradication of purity; to promote the i! of the scarce coal causes of crime and vice; disseminate information respecting of wholesome laws against vice, and to organize public meetings for discus- sion upon such topics. “The thod of operation shall be to the prosecution of law by pamphiets and leat- e press, lets and leaf- pepe addresses and public meet- and by all other feasible means to ee methods recommended by this so- ——.__. AMUSEMENTS. S Allen’s Grand Opera House.—Miss Minnie | Tracey scored another triumph as Santuzza in Mascagui’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and as Nedda in Leoncavallo’s “I Pagliacct,’ which were given by the Hinrichs Grand Opera Company last night in excellent style. In Santuzza Miss Tracey’s splendid vocal and dramatic equipment enabled her to give an interpretation of that intensely emo- tional character that has rarely been wit- nessed here. She was equally successful in Nedda, and sang with true artistic effect. Miss Alice Judson was the Lola in Mascag- ni's opera, and brought to the part a natural coquetry and grace, while her voice showed to excellent advantage in the one solo that is so melodious and pleasing. De Backer was the Alfio and Tonio, and his full, rich baritone gave excellent expression to the spirited music. Pirola, a new tenor to this city, sang Turridu and Canio, and displayed a voice of much sweetness in the upper register, though not possessing great Power. Perry Averill made a handzeme Silvio, and sang effectively, particularly in the duet with Nedda. The chorus was effi- THURSDAY, APRIL 9, PATRIOTIC THEMES Matters Disoussod by the Sons of, the American Revolution, An Effort to Preserve the Braddock Rock From Obliteration—A Letter to the Commiswioners. At the regular monthly meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution, held in the red parlor of the Mbbitt House last evening, President G. Brewn Goode read his annual-report. He spoke of the coming corvertion of the Sons of the Revolution in Savannah, April 11, and to the meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution, in Richmond, on the 80th. He said that the desire for a coalition of the two societies was growing each day, and it was probable that there would be but one society before another year. Delegates from both of the old societies have been instructed to favor the union of the two. Dr. Goode referred to a letter which the president and secretary of the society sent yesterday to the Commissioners, asking their interest in the preservation of the Braddock rock, on the Potomac, where the ritish first landed in the District. The rock is now in imminent danger of being covered by the dumping ef refuse. Dr. Goode closed by appointing a committee to call upon the District Commissioners and urge upon them the necessity of pre- serving the site. The members of this committee are: John W. Douglass, Gen. J. C. Breckinridge, W. D. Cabell, Dr. Mar- 1896—TWELVE PAGES. DISTRICT REPUBLICANS, A Gathering Discusses the Necessity of Forming a Strong Party Club. About fifty well-known residents of Wash- ington identified with the republican party met last night at the residence of Mr. Lewis Clephane, corner K and 18th streets northwest, and discussed the necessity of forming a progressive organization here in the interests of the republican party. The gathering included many of the members who have withdrawn from the Union Re- publican Club on account of their dissatis- faction with the way Its affairs were man- aged, as well as others who have not here- tefore been identified with any political association. A committee of five was cre- ated to consider a plan for the organization referred to, and it will report at a meeting to be shortly held. —_——.__ UNIVERSITY EXTENSION TEACHING. A Series of Five Lectures to Be Given by Rev. W. Hudson Shaw. ‘The American Socisty for the Extension of University Teaching has announced that the distinguished ext2nsion lecturer, W. Hudson Shaw, will deliver a series of five lectures on “Florence, Fiom Dante to Michael Angelo,” in this city at Metzerott Music Hall. The lectures will begin at 4:15, and will be given each Tuesday afternoon, beginning with the 14th, 21st, 28th, and May 5th and 12th. The first one is introductory in its nature, and gives the early history of Florence, beginning with Dante. The sec- ond is Giotto and the golden age of Flor- ence; the third, Sav»aarola and the Medici; the fourth, Michiavelli, and ‘the fifth, Michael Angelo and the fall of the republic. Mr. Shaw is an Oxford graduate, and a fel- ciént In both operas, and the orchestra was all that could be desired, so far as its work was concerned. The opera tonight will be “Mignon,” and the cast will include Natali, cus Benjamin, M. G. Emery and Isaac Winston. During the evening two valuable histori- cal papers ‘were read. The first was en- low of Balliol College. He has been for a number of years one of the most distin- guished and successful of the Oxford Uni. Katherine Fleming,Alice Judson, Michelena, Lorrain, Storey and Laparettl. New National Theater.Mr. and ‘Mrs. Taber were seen last night at the New National Theater in Sheridan Knowies’ “Hunchback,” which was splendidly placed upon the stage. The character of Julia is a favorite one with all actresses of Mrs. Taber's school, and is one in which she is remarkably successful—much more so than was Mr. Taber as Master Walter. The whole play, however, is stilted in its dia- logue and weak in action, and is only kept alive by the splendid drawing of the leading female character. There is one bright scene for the subordinates—that between Helen and Modus, which was really well done last night. Western Presbyterian Church.—A concert was given at the Western Presbyterian Church last evening for the purpose of rais- ing funds to pay off some of the church in- debtedness. The edifice was crowded, and there is every expectation that a good part of the sum desired will be raised. The prin- cipal soloist of the evening was Miss Field- ing C. Roselle, oratorio contrajjo, of New York, while a number of lo musicians filled out a program that was of more than ordinary merit. Miss Roselle sang a num- ber. of selections, the chief of which w Goring-Thomas’ “My Heart is Wear: which was heard here for the first time, her voice sounding clear and sweet, and full of sympathy and expression. Her first solo was emphatically encored, as were also her Scotch and Irish melodies. Miss Mary Hel- en Howe at the last moment took the place of Mrs. H. Clay Browning, who was absent on account of the illness of her brother. Miss Howe sang Pizzi’s “Ave Maria,” and the Bolero from “Sicilian Vespers,” re- sponding to a hearty encore with Bischoft’s “Supposing.” Her work was received with genuine praise. Miss Anita Cluss gave se- lections on the harp in her own artistic fashion, and the Temple Male Quartet ren- dered_a number of pieces in good style. Mr. James Watson, basso; Miss Appleby, violinist, and Mr. Melville D. Hensey, tenor, gave selections which were highly appre- ciated. The accompanists were Mr. Frank Gebest and Mr. Armistead. Stoddard on India.—Tonight at Metzerott Hall John L. Stoddard will give for the first time his new lecture on “The Glories of India.” It will also be given tomorrow and Saturday evenings. He has a tremendous subject, yet he speaks from the memory of personal and extensive travel there, and his accounts of the people and history of Eng- land’s greater empire cannot fail to be ab- sorbingly interesting. He can also promise magnificent illustrations, The Fabian-Pigott Recital—S. M. Fabian and R. 8. Pigott gave a piano and song re- cltal at the Universalist Church last even- ing, that attracted many music lovers to the pretty little edifice. The recital was given under the auspices of Mr. E. H. Droop, :and the program rendered could hardly have teen better selected. The songs which Mr. Pigott rendered wére sen- timental, but of high quality, and the man- ner in which he gave them established his Popularity at the start. Mr. Fabian's work surprised even his most intimate friends, and his position as a pianist of great merit seems assured. The numbers rendered by him were of the highest order of excel- lence. Mr. Pigott possesses a rich, full, Pleasing baritone organ of good range, and capable of splendid expression. “When I Look in Thine Eyes,” by Schumann, was especially well rendered, while his other numbers sustained the first impression made on the audience. Miss Wilson in Monologue.—At Mr. T. Williams-Pearman’s entertainment to be given at the Masonic Temple next Tuesday evening Miss Jean Wilson, formerly of this city, will present her great New York success, @ monologue entitled “Sandy Hook,” written expressly for her by Chas. Barnard. Mr Pearman will sing a number of songs, and Mr. Frank Gebest, pianist, will participate in the program. Mrs. Stewart's Musicale——The musicale to be given by Mrs. Carrie V. Kidwell- Stewart and pupils at the E Street Baptist Church tomorrow evening, for the benefit of the church building fund, promises to be @ great success both musically and finan- cially. Among those who are to take part are Miss Mattie Wade, Miss Maude Tall- madge, Miss Grace Altschu, Miss Letitia Elliott, Miss Elizabeth Burbridge. The Lamperti chorus of pupils, fifty ladies’ voices, have been carefully trained under the direction of Mrs. Stewart, and will con- tribute in » great measure to the success of the affair. “Elijah” by the Choral Society—The Cho- ral Society will give its last concert of the season Friday, April 24, at Allen's Grand Opera House. Mendeissohn’s grand oratorio, “Elijah,” the magnificent setting that never grows old, will be the work pre- sented, and the society is perfectly com- peient to do full justice to the elaborate score. Mr. Ericsson Bushnell, who has been heard here before in the role, will zing the part of Elijah. Mr. Bushnell is probably the finest bass oratorio singer in the country, and his appearance will add greatly to the renjition of the work. The other soloists will be well-known singers, who will fill every requirement of the parts assigned to them. The work of the Choral Society is too well known to need any words of comment, and it is sufficient to merely notice that fact that it will give a concert. The regular prices will prevail at the theater notwithstanding the cost of the production. The sale of seats to hon- orary members opened yesterday at Wilis’ music store, and the demand is already quite large. —__ 100 ft. boards for one dollar, y length. The best lumber. F. Libbey & Co.— Advertisement. ——___ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. —— Savl’s plant sale, Williams & Co.'s auc- tion rooms, corner 10th and Penna. ave., to- morrow, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.—Advt. _ =— ROYAL - BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. - A cream of tartar BES ated ai ‘United States’ Government ‘Report. kes 106 Wall » N.Y. co, titled “The Influence of the Treaty of Ghent on ghe History of the Northwest,” by Mr. Thomas Wilson. The other was on “Mariamne of Bell Air” by Mr. George Carr. ‘The Braddock Rock. The letter written by Dr. Goode to the District Commissioners in reference to the Braddock rock sald: “Braddock’s rock is upon the site occu- pied by the British and provincial troops in April, . The British troops landed here from their transports, the Sea Horse and the Nightingale, and here pitched their tents on April 1755. It is a matter of tradition that Washington, then an officer of Virginia colonial troops and. later aid- de-camp to Braddoc camped also on this very hill, und was so impressed with the beauty of the site and of the surround- ing country that he was subsequently led to choose it for the location of the national capital. This is the very spot which he, in 1796, designated us the location for the Uni- versity of the United States. Braddock’s rock has been known by this name ever sjnce the time of Braddock’s de- parture, and’is still so known by old inhab' tants of the vicinity, among whom are sev eral who remember when it was touched by the waters of the Potomac, since diverted farther southward. In the report of the Washington Astronomjcal Observatory for 1871, appendix No. 4, is a reference to Brad- dock’s rock under this name, and to the fact that it was from this point that Bratl- deck marched toward Fort Duquesne. It is also recorded here that Colonel Peter Force, the well-known antiquary, during his life- time repeatedly pointed out this as the rock on which Braddock’s landing was made. Further authentication can be found in Braddeck’s journal of this expedition. “This locality, in olden times known as ‘Camp Hill, was occupted in 1813 and 1814 by a brigade of militla, and the troops from Alexandria advanced from this hill toward Biadeneburg for the defense of the city against Ross and Cockburn in 1814. I am indebted for thes facts to Mr. Mark B. Hatch and Mr. Frank Clay of this city, who have carefully examined the original maps and records. Mr. Clay states that on a record sheet in the office of the coast and Beodetic survey, made by Patterson in 1862, the rock is located under the name of Braddock's rock, 4s well as upon other early manuscript records in the office. “I should like to inquire whether it is in- tended that this region shall, in time, be- come a public park. If it is, I would ven- ture to suggest that a portion of the park might be devoted to a small lake occupying tke former position of the morthern edge of the Potomac river, and that the rock and adjacent banks could readfly be restored to the ccndition in which they were before the river receded. In the meantime, if temporarily inclosed, the spot could be an object of interest to many visitors. “I am sure that the presentation of these facts will be quite sufficient to secure from your honorable board proper aetion, and will simply add that the matter is one which fs of the greatest interest, not only to the historical and patriotic societies of Washington and of the United States, but to every citizen of the District, and, in- deed, of the whole country.” —__ Palings, Spear Head, per 100, $1.25 F. Libbey & Co., op. Conyention Hall.—Advt. A Lecture by Gen. Howard. An interesting lecture on his Indian remi- n-scences and experiences in his campaigns in the west was delivered last night by Gen. O. O. Howard at the Church of the Covenant. A collection was taken at the close of the address, from which quite a handsome sum was realized for missionary Purposes. SOOPTOSOHSSEHOSESOOSEOEOGES 2 Scrofula 3 i ; : : Infests the blood of humanity. in vari It appears forms, but is forced to yield to Sursaparilla, which purities and vitalizes the blood and cures ail such dis- eases, Read this: “In September, 1894, I made a mlestep and infured my ankle. Very soon afterward a sore two inches across formed, and in walk- ing to favor it 1 sprained my ankle. ‘The sore became worse; I could not put my hoot on, and I thought I should have to give up at’ every step." I could not get any relief and had to stop work. T read of a cure of 4 similar case by Hood’s Sarsaparilla and concluded to try it. Before I had taken all of two botties the sore had healed and the swelling had gone down, My foot is row well and I have been’ greatly bene- fited otherwise. I have increased in weight and am in better health. I cannot say enough in praise of Hood's Sarsapariila.”” MRS. H. BLAKE, So. Berwick, Me. ‘This und other’ similar cures prove that _Hood’s Sarsaparilla 'Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. $1. Prepared only by C. L Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. at family cathartic, Hood’s Pills; liver stimulant. 25c.. SEOOCOSFSESSSCOSSSISSESZONS White Spotless Arms. Soft, white bands, -tapelg: rafls, an unblemished skin and luxuriant bair are: preduced by the cele- brated CUTICURA REMEDIES when all gthers fail. In facial blemishes or the severest humors and diseases of the skin and ®calp, with loss of hair, even when scrofulous-or Bereditary, they are ecually successful. Sold everywhere. The silver in the house—does it need cleaning? Don’t permit it to get tarnished or ditty: A little d: rubbing with “Crystaline” will it look like new. Ask your dealer for a freomantple. Satisfaction guaranteed or Rupture cee s Ton te barioas. & coma to inexperienced clerks wi krowl of medicine ‘We've + ° 9 . Pg At the old stand, 1110 F st., METZEROTT bldg. Tesal m cnsiee Siosestee; 27 treatonet 0c ihe Madame Le evre's preparations, fresh and in g00d condition, an only be bad at these parlors. mhiT-tu,th,s,tf versity extension staff, and has gained ex- cepticral distinction as a lecturer, possess- ing skill, magnetism and literary form and finish. He has given thirteen lectures in the past three months in one hall in Philadel- Phia, where he spoke to an average audi- ence of over a thousand people. The society wishes to introduce its methods of teach- ing, and to call the attention of the people of Washington to the character of its work, and takes this means of accomplishing its ends. Mr. Shaw has been chosen to deliver the lectures on account of his great suc- cesses elsewhere and his great intimacy with the subject. The lectures are under the patronage of Lady Pauncefote, Mrs. Olney, Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Harlan, Mrs. Brice, Mrs, Hearst, Mrs. Bancroft Davis and Mrs. Tuckermann. - Mrs. Cleveland was also to have been one of the patronesses, but the atarantine at Woodley seriously interfered with her filling this position. >—_ Doors,liy thick, all sizes, 90c apiece. All white pine. F. Libbey & Co.—Advt. « See: Gambling Case. Judge Miller yesterday dismissed the charge of violating the gambling law pre- ferred against Milton Crandall. It was charged that he rented the rooms to the man Conway, who was arrested on C street several days ago. The evidence failed to show that he rented the room knowing it was to be used for gambling purposes. Children who vibrate all through their growing years between health and sickness, children who are pale and peevish, thin and weak, children who never seem to grow right, whose development is retarded, whom food does not seem to nour- ish, should take Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil and Hypophosphites. It contains the very essence of nourishment most needed when. vi- tality is low. Consumptives find new hope in it and thin and emaciated adults always gain flesh and strength after taking its It is a pleasant and palatable food. rh CITY ITEMS.. ee ee Finer This Season Than Ever Before and Cheaper—No Ice Used. Large, live, seine-caught Roe Shad and Boiling Rock and White Perch at R. A. Golden's Fish and Game stands, Center Market. Don't miss this chance to get these kind of fish. Telephore, 844 ap?tf —-—— After-the-Theater Suppers are a specialty at Hotel Johnson Cafes. La- Gies’ entrance, 13th st. Stairway & elevator. jected If You Feel Tired or Enervated From climatic changes, try a bottle of our rich Crusty Port, 35 and 50c., or a bottle of Dry Table Sherry, 35 and 50c., or a bottle Golden Catawba, 2: Zinfadel Claret, 20c. bottle; Pure Rye W) ‘y, 5 years old; soft, mellow, thoroughly ripened, 7c. full qts. it WILSON, 934 7th st. n.w. eee Our Method of Cleaning Carpets remcyes every particle of dust without the slightest injury. Drop postal. Wagon will call. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,G31-5 Mass.av. Sufferers from Coughs, Sore Throat, et should try “Brown's Brovchial Troches,” a. simple but sure remedy. Sold only in boxes. Price 25 cts. apd-eo3t see Es The cure of “Tape Worm” guaranteed without starving or deleterious effects. Ad- dress “Trust,” Star office. ——— Opening Week. NAPLES TOILET CO., 1321 G st. 1t The uses of Bay Rum are many. It’s a necessary adjunct to every toilet—almost indespensable, you might say. There’s a vast difference between Bay Rum you get at de- partment stores and the genuine, though. One is Bay Rum—and the other is something else. Mertz is selling the Genuine St Thomas Imported Bay Rum for 45 cents a bottle. Mertz’s F-stréet window presents a novel scene. Two Beautiful Moorish Women, in native costume, pi and put up a the daintily perfumed Oriental Roots ‘Vetivert. 11th and F Streets. The . California Corset Fits, Wears and is Comfortable. 38 NOT BOLD IN STORES. Send for Descriptive Catalogue. California Corset Co., ‘30-8 BROOKLYN, N.X. emma ful Cer EVENINGS AT 8:15, artist Urehes Hinrichs. Prices, 2e., Ge. and §1. on AMUSEMENTS. pe RE er bes ee 7s A BE University Extension Lectures, BY ae eH ts ° “Florence, From Dante to Michael We Hodson Shaw, will deliver a course of five lectures on 14. The lectures will be fully with fan- Tallow ‘ot Ballet College, He has been for a Py of tho most @istinguished and suc- of tho Oxtord University’ extension etat. friends of the Uni Extension S0- cl bo. are also taterested in The. maintenance number receipts over the shall be devoted to the obj PATRONESSFS—1 Olney, a Mie ic st) awa’ Mtrs” Harlan Min Brice, “Corcoran” homes Ht fearst, 1th ot: Sem Tackerinaes 1000, ae a a * Course ticket, including reserved seat, $3. | Sin- gle admission, with reserved seat, 75c. ul ad- mission, O0c.” Tickets mow on wale at Metzerott’s, BICYCLE PARADE, RACES, DRILL AND TEA For the Benefit of the WASHINGTON HOME FOR INCURABLES, Saturday, April 11, ’96, 3:30 P.M. ECLIPSE RIDING PARK, COR. 17TH AND C STS. N.W. Drew's Drug Store, ‘Thompson's Drug Store, The Shoreham Drug Store, Metzerott’s Music Store, Droop’s Music Store, Eclipse Bicycle Store. THE FOURTH ARTILLERY BAND WILL GIVE AN OPEN AL CONCERT. apd-2t DINNER AT DUMBARTON AVENUB Church oan FRIDAY, April 10, from 4:30 to An cacellent dinner for 25 cents, ft METZEROTT HALL TONIGHT, STODDARD Finely Mustratad “LECTURES. TONIGHT AT 8, TOMORROW AND SATURDAY M. E 7pm. THE EVENINGS, JOHN L. stopparnns THE GLORIES NEW LECTURE ON OF INDIA. Next Week. .......e-.200¢-seeeeeee2 JAPAN, Beats, 7Se., $1, at Metzerott’s, Admission, GOc. ap6-6t ‘OPERA 9, Alien’s Grand (PB MATINEE SATURDAY ONLY. FRENCH AND ITALIAN D OPERA OCOMPAN' IN EN MIGN LISH. ing, Miss Judson, Sig. GUSTAV HINRI GE TONIG! Mme. Natali, ‘Miss Fl Michelena, M. ‘Lorrain, &¢. Tomorrow night—WILLIAM TELL. ‘The magnificent overture will begin at 8 prot Friday, “L'afri- night), “‘Cavalleria rovatore. rand chorus and orchestra. Regular prices, 25e., 50c., T5c., $1, $1.50. day evening, April 13, grand Concert by the of the Hinrichs’ Grand Opera ny. ra under the personal direction of Gustav Beats now Why go to the opera and pay exorbitant prices, when you can hear Operatic Music oe here for 5¢.? bd Inter-mezzo of “‘Cavalleria Rusticana”’ and selections from “Faust” for Sc. each. Phonograph Pa rlor S 919 Pa. Avenue. ap9-th,s&tu-24 CUBA As ween by a WAR | COLRESPONDENT. Milustrated Lecture by Mr. WM. F. MANNIX under auspices of the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, Columbia z METZEROTT HALL, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 10, AT 4:15. Tickets, 50 cents, at Music Store, 1110 F st. N.B.—Only a limited number of tickets. No re- served seats. at AMUSEMENTS. ~~ > Ice Palace, LAST THREE DAYS SKATING. This Evening at 8 O'clock, THE CHAMPION, Jos. F. Donoghue, WILL ATTEMPT TO LOWER THB WORLD'S RECORD SPECIAL! SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, THE GRAND MASK CARNIVAL EW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening aud Mat. Saturday. N Julia Marlowe Taber and Robert Taber. ‘This (Thursday) Evening, AS YOU LIKE IT. “KING HENRY THE FOURTH” Friday night.. Saturday matinee. Saturday night. NEXT WEEK ‘i CRANE w THE GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY. ELABORATELY STAGED-STRONG CAST. SEAT SALE NOW IN PROGRESS. Marzznorr MUSIC HALL. Thursday Evening,April 16. FAREWELL PADEREWSEL SALE OF SEATS OPENS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, AT METZEROTT'S MUSIC STORE. Steinway piano ured. apT-tt ACDENY— Prices, 25, 50. 75c. and $1. Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25 and 50c., The Creative Comedian, JOSEPH HART @ate of HALLEN AND HART), IN THE LAUGHABLE FARCE COMEDY, A GAY OLD BOY. NEXT WEEK, LAND OF THE LIVING, apé-tt Moody. Choir Concert, Percy S. Foster, Director. ‘Chcrus of 500 voices, with two pianos, organ and orchestra accompaniment. Assisted by Mr. F H. JACOBS, the famous baritone, formerly with Mr. Muody in Clucago. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, AT 8 P.M, in the CENTRAL HAGL, corner 9th and B sts. n.w. Bale of RESERVED SEATS opens Monday, April apite CAPITAL RIDING PARK. HOME OF THE LADIES’ “BICYCLE. OLDEST CYCLE RESORT IN CITY. 14TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. COMPLIMENTARY LESSONS TO LADIES. SINGLE AND GUARANTEED LESSONS SOLD. OFFICE WITHIN AND 1423 N. Y. AVE. apo-litt Lafayette Square 9B (ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF), JOHN W. ALBAUGH............. 7 Whitney Opera Company. TONIGHT, 00th Performance by this nization of DeKoven & Smith's Scotch Opera, ROB ROY. On this occasion Mr. Reginald DeKoven will con- duct the performance, and a ficeh light picture of {be betas and audience will be taken between acts COMMENCING MONDAY NEXT, Camille D’Arville Opera Co., IN Madeline, oR The Magic Kiss. Seats and boxes now on sale. apo Ben Hur! Ben Hur! Another represertation of this thrilling story, un- Ger the auspices of the W. C. T. U., WEDNES- 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 after April 8. ap7-3t* CENTRAL HALL Bicycle Academy. (Over 9th st. wing, Center Market.) Has by far fhe largest floor space of school tn Waslington. You-can learn to ride in one-half the time when there's plenty of roum. Hours for ladies—9:00 ladies and gertlemen—| to.10 p.m. Popular prices. A full Une of the celebrated CRAWFORD BI- at CYCLES are on sale at the Academy. Branch sales ‘a Wharf, foot of 7th st., Washingt room, The Houghton Co., 1214 F street. De. Lephone No, 750. mhi7-31n-20 gall-4od' JNO. CALLAHAN, General Manager. CIRCULATING LIBRARY, BIB Lie merce See Angle eubecription, Pear $500; 1 mo., Te. ErbRARY Mice ALE Manager habe COLUMBIA ACADEMY um oz Gre of the rights of fashington. Cycling taught on a 12,000-ft. Competent inst ay HART BRITTAIN. Migr, Shae : mbS-tt EXCURSIONS, ETC. Planked Shad Marshall Hall SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 1896, AND EVERY SUNDAY DURING APRIL AND MAY, Ladies are especially invited on these excursions, STEAMER CHAS. MACALESTER Will leave Seventh street wharf at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. FARE (round trip) DINNER... apo-3t N. & W. Steamboat Co. day i the am tors tothe i r Ecach wil Bud this the most attractive toute insuring & comfortable night's rest. Large ap@ luxurious rooms beated and dited throughout with electsle 1 Sug room service is a la carte, and from the best that thy markets of Wi and Norfolk ex1 afford. ‘Tickets cn sile nt 513, 619, 1421 Pennsyive- nia avenue, . ticket office, comer 15th and on board ble, map, etc., can alee ‘other information desired will be fur om application to the ui the ts. Din- nisbea KK2254s LrGion THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. IRWIN BROTHERS’ New Features, New Faces. vex, the Big Sensation. bern GERMAN IN FIVE WEEKS p6-Gt AND INSTRUCTIV Free Lectures and Lessons Prof.A.P.Haupt.,[1.A.Ph.D. ‘Today avd tomorrow snd Saturday yet, at 12 a.m. course 4:20, 7 and 8 p.m., the hours at leasons will INTENSELY AND CHARMINGLY INTERESTING VE LESSONS. in the Hauptonian System by its author and orig- To widay” Teo, At 10 a.m., ey by 2:30 p.m, D TRIP), So cars srounds. J x cents ta, with Mount Vernon admission tor sale at whart and at hotels, —— “PIEZZO TINTS” Are Our Daintiest Photos. ‘They're the same style as steel engray- ings. In fact, ite hard to tell the alereace the -twe are our dos. We cake ail Kinds —ciurebte hoes’ Sond: W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St., . aps-108 Buccessor to M. B. BRADY. @