Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1896, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1896-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. 11 HORSES AND VEHICLES. FOR EXCHANGE. SUMMER RESORTS. 3 WANT PARTNER TO TAKE ONE-THIRD IN- ferest 1, Soe gold claim in the Cripple Creek dis- trict; will sell for $100, on easy terms, on ac- count of the fire; claim Is properly surveyed and ved and with a little work will make a good refs. JOHN RILEY, Anaconda, Col. 1t A FORMER WASHI and Cripple Creek, tv deatrous of interest Ywshington public in a magnificent Cripple property, on Gold Hill, near the famous Achova Lelard group. become ‘interested In a anfe, sure gold mining Propesition are invited to address my 16-3t* J. M. D., Star office. TRST-CLASS BARKER SHOP, 422 OTH ST. is for sale. Fine paying trade, and a great chance progressive man te make big money. icem at $1,600. WIL be sold for $1,200. LSON, 929 F st. my1#-3t the z WITH $1,090, k of goods and manage branch for Ch: house; salery, $125 per month and all ex- peises: also extra percentage: permanent position, 4 geod future prospects. Address JAMES BAI: Franklin st., Chicago. It Promoters or those who desire to }- FOR SALE—DEXTER SPRING-TOP BUGGY; new; will ex for a phaeton. Apply at LINKIN'S STABLES, oth and’ O'nw: it FOR SALE—HANDSOME GRAY HORSE, COUPE, trap and phaeton; owner leaving city. Can be seen at F. G. ALEXANDER’S TALL\-HO STA- BLES, O st. bet. 9th and 10th nw. myl@-t wagons, carriages, buggies ti we are ordered to sell at once. 927 st. Ww. myi6-I1m* FOR SALB-OR EXCHANGE_STYLISH_ OUTFIT; Young horse, sound, kind, hapdsome and prontp! driver; almost new roundabout buggy, best make; fine harness; no reasonable offer refused; will separate. Address ARMY OFFICER, Star ‘office. my! i FOR SALE—A HANDSOMB DRIVING HORSE and phacton. Apply rear 817 Missouri ave, nw. my16-3t* 130 BUILDING LOTS, PIERRE, 8. DAKOTA; $30 each; unincumbered; will trade for any ‘busi- ness or stock of goods, BUS. EXCHANGE, 918 F. my14-3t* FOR EXCHANGE—A_ROW OF 6 HOUSES, 5 rooms and stables, $15,000 ($10,000 equity), ' for 1 or 2 heuses in n.w., or unincumbered ‘lots. J. CHESTER, Lawrence building, 615 14th st. myT-tt FOR EXCHANGE—ELEGANT 3-STORY AND Tasement brown-stong residence, cn Columbia eights; rooms; steam it. ice, 2,1 for grotind or houses. JOHN M. HENDERSON (with J. F. Waggaman), n.w. cor. 14th and G. _mydtojet THE EARTH FOR EXCHANGE in large and small slices; send full particulars of what you bave and want; I can match it. Clear rity in NEW YORK, CHICAGO and RICHMOND. for property here. B.C. BAUMGRAS, 1404 G st. HORSES, HORSES—JUST ARRIVED FROM WEST Virginia, 30 head of drivers and draught horses. Calf at" H. QUIGLEY & SON'S SALW STABLES, rear 923 D st. n.w. my16-2w* ) AND COAL YARD IN THE the best locations in the city, Address COAL YARD, Star si my16-3t* ALE—STOCK AND FIXTURES OF RY store: corner; good locuti id t $250. “ Address Box 139, Star office. . meat rack and henci, - Will sell for $350 cash if sold ss_CORNER, Star offic ite Di STORE IN FINE LOCA- good prescription trade lent sul» water stuad; owner elty. ENG., 4 A s. it FOR SALE—50 HEAD FINE HORSES. From now until May 80 we will have on exhibition, and for sale, 50 head of fine, accli- mated horses, Including COACH HORSES, SADDLERS and DRIVERS, OFTo avoid sending these horses to pasture, they will be sold VERY CHEAP. O7Mr. Downey's personal guaranty goes with each sale. 7 Also a lot of slightly used carriages of all kinds. DOWNEY'S STABLES AND REPOSITORY, 1622-1628 L STREET. "Phone 555 my16-20d OLD ESTABLISHED BAR- ROOM, WITH nse; everything first-class; long lease; inod- rate rent: can be bought at a reasonable fiz aborhood of the government pri Apply Rt. S. T., Star offic St be sold. ‘CHWARTZ, 606 F NITY ‘THAT SELDOM OCCUR: t of failing health, the owner will ogre Gf lee manufacturing plant, about 6 acres; main building, 3 sto” : brick boiler house and out well 20 ft. dia., SO hb. p. en- i botiers, 100 h.p.,’and machinery 3 cost $46,060; business a monope'y; ed ten Fe: An expert, 6 hands and a «pital of $5,060 required. ‘Transporta- and rail. “Location beyond the limits le from the pos time. UPACTURE For sau BLE BUSINESS PRO Lime Kilns, located on and O. canal and Water st., This property fronts 256 feet as wharf front on Canal of 80 feet, privileges on Rock Creek, and is feet north of Water st., on which are el tracks of the B. and O. "RR. The im- ents cousist of two completely equipped Kilns and a three-story brick office and dwell- Tits is the best property on the market to- ra lime manufacturing or mortar mixing , Stone or wood and coal yard, oF siness purposes of a like character.” It r front can alxo be advant subdivided. For price. terms, &c., apply to WESCOTT, WILCOX _& HIESTON, my%cott 1907 Pena. ave. nw. For SAL -MATCHED TEAM OF CHEST- mut cobs; constantly driven for last two years; ewner going abroad. Apply at stables rear of 1007 O st. nw. my16-3t* FOR SALE—AT HALF ITS ORIGINAL COST— cart; in perfect order; made in New Haven. Apply at Stable, Ist alley on Vermont ave. be- yond Thomas Circle. my15-2t® FOR SALE—-NEARLY NEW PLATFORM SPRING wagon; capacity, 6,000 Ibs.; suitable for general hauling or feed ‘business; double set of harness; cheap for casa. Inquire’ at Coal Yard, cor, 7th B8.e. my15-3t* AT SELLMAN’S STABLE—PARTY the elty desires to sell a handsome double- ictoria; finest made; a pair of bay horses le harness, 3 also a Apply rear of 17: CHEAP—A VERY STYLISH “ driving horse seven years old; leaving ated v well broken to single and double harness; high knee action; 1 hands high; a good roadster. Ad- B. ff, DUTROW, Boyd's, Md.. or GEN. ‘ORD, U.S. Navy Yard, D.C.” Tel’ No. 1652. may 11-6t* FOR SALE—AT HALF PRICE, A HANDSOMB full leather extension-top cabriolet; practically new; made to order by Joyce. DOWNEY'S STA- BLES, L st. bet. 16th and FOR SALE-STYLISH Cot oung, “safe und sound; price very low. DOWNEY'S STABLES, L st. bet. 16th and 17th bts. nw. my14-3t FOR SALE—-AT A BARGAIN-A GENTLEMAN'S turnout, consisting of handsome bay combination saidle and road horse; 15% hands high: 6 years old; guaranteed sound ‘and fearless of all objects Als. very fine side-bar top buggy, made by Brewster, N. ¥.; fine set single harness and whip; all good as new; must be sold at «nee, as owner is leaving city." Appl per is Teaving city. CPTIVAN'S STABLE, my11-6t 12th st. and Ohio ave. n.w. WooD YARD—-TO A DESIRABLE JENS Dow R La A VERY VALUABL Kk for boots or shoes Address or call’ on JOSE ZiN1, 1406 D st. now. Any one w hd profitable article now is the t nw. SALB. International Athletic Park, on Great Falls ic railway and Conduit road. Will open Decoration day. District; ished since 1810; low rent ig business; bears strictest O.K. Inquire : my11-4i RENT-HOTEL PROPERTY AT 38 rooms: all modern finprovements; road ‘passes this property; only thnore or Washington by will sell furnished or un- value. J. S$. SWORM- Im its AND SOLD, MONEY IN- made, insurance placed; notary pub- A. GILL, 1319 F st. nw. FOR SALE OR RENT—THE PANORA) 13th aud Oblo ave.; sultable for . ete. The largest available build being 130 fect in diameter. Ap- SON, GEO. H. B. WHITE, apl3-tt SALE-THE CHOICEST SELECTION OF carriages, fancy traps, palo altos, surreys, bug- jes, pbactons, business wagons and harness to be fad’ for the lowest prices that can be found any Bhere. We lnvite you to call and inspect same aud see for yourself; opp. city P. O. 3. J. MEEKS, apli-tt 622 G st. n.w. THE FULL BLOOD, SUPERIOR, IMPORTED ENGLISH HACKNEY STALLION, Coastguard, d Taylor st.. west of Jefferson st., Ana- on Tuesdays aud Fridays at Keleher’s 25 Sth st. ‘Wash! SMALL’ M 0- ts SALE—A CHOICE SELECTION OF THE latest style carriages, fancy traps, Palo Altus, surreys, uggics, phactons, busiuess and dayton wagons, and & ibe of harness, at low Drives. COOK & JARBOE. mh2t-tf 8205 'M st. nw. FOR SALE—SECOND-HAND DELIVERY CART, cheap. Apply to A. J. STABLER, 929 D at. aw. jal-tt EDUCATIONAL, IN WASHINGTON. Shorthan SUMMER COURSB. Day and Event Practical writers; training o} 7° AND PIANO. SPECIAL AT- to beginners and weak voices. Low terms, ris and operas for rapid advancement. GEO, LAWRENCE, Studio, 934 F my11-6* 1242 12 and registration Manual lanks on applica- tion. my9-s3m* MR. PUTNAM'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN AND Boys will reopen Sept. 16, 1806. Preparation for colleges, universities technical schools, and for business pursuits, Private tuition furnished: best of refererces. Apply to WM. d. PUTNAM, AM, 1 th st. ow. feS-s,tt PRIVATE LESSONS — ELEMENTARY OR AD- vanced studics; especial attention to backward, unwi ling and adult pupils. University graduate, Prof. J., 1406 Hopkins place, uear 20:b and P st. mb2S-8,inétu-2m* WATCH CLEANED, $1.00. TOH MAINSP! Wa ALL WORK WARR: 3-5 1221 F ST. m SRS OF THE METROPOLITAN PO- ‘t of Columbia, Washington, May 15, Notice ish jiven that there was re ne, Ju 895, by the police, a1 olid-tire le.’ The same will be to the finde, William Davis, {f not 1 and proven by the owner on or befure RICHARD SYLVESTER, Chief, letropolitan Police. By LANGUAGES. THE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 723 14th st. nw. Branches in the principal American and Eu- fopean cities. _ Classes and private lessons. ‘Trial lesson fi Send for circular, — ap13-m,w.s,tf WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 10th st. n.w.—Piano, organ, voice, violin, guitar and mandolin, flute, cornet, ete. Free advantages to pupils. 0. B. BULLARD, Director. feS-4m* ARTHUR B. YUNDT, MANDOLIN AND GUITAR. ‘20 Lessons for $10. ms7-1m Studio, 034 F +» room 1, Properties. If desire to make a0 call and talk it over with our Mr. te ies. Pitas oS aN ot 1216 F st. n.w. _8p2l-1m a A SPECIALTY OF EXCHANGING properties. If you have a house or lot to trade, See us and we will make you an offer. ap? ©. B BANES, 700 14th st. n.w. OCEAN TRAVEL. Cook’s Tours. Yachting Cruise TO THE Land of the Midnight Sun. The S.8. “OHIO of the American Line will leave New York on June 27 for a delightful cruise to England, Norway, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, ete, ‘This cruise affords an exceptional opportunity of witnessing the ECLIPSE OF THE SU at Bodo, Norway, on August 8. On the return voraze a visit will be made to the Hebrides. Full partic pplication to Thos. Cook & Son, 261 and 1225 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, Or any agent of the International Navigation Co. myl4-eo,tt Anchor Line UNTIED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIPS SAIL FROM NEW YORK EVERY SATURDAY FOR GLASGOW, VIA LONDONDERRY. Rates Saloon Passage, By S.8. CITY OF ROME, §60 and upward. Second Cabin, $35. Steerage, $25.50. OTHER STEAMERS, Cabin, $50’ and ‘upward. Secord Cabin, $20. Stzerage, $24.50: DRAFTS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, For further inforifation apply to 7 Bowling Green, N.Y., ave. n.w., or EDW. F. HENDERSON BROTHERS, DROOP, ‘925 Pa. ave., Washington. ap3-3m " or G. W. MOSS, 921 P: ALASKA. Leaving New York and Boston on ‘Thursday, JUNE 25. and Friday. JULY 24, PERSONALLY NDUCTED EXCURSI to ALASKA and return, including SLEEPING BLS, CARRIAGE RIDES, $375.00. Reservations, ‘aries and fall information by mail or ou personal application to E. V. NER, G. E. A., 363 Broadway, N. Y. yr NEPHERLANDS LIN From New York to Rotterdam via Boulogne sur . France, 3% hours from Paris or London. urdaty, May 23—9 a.m. $70.00; second cabin, $35.00. For Information, apply to. General Passenger Agency, No, 39 Broadway, New York city, or to agents in Washington, D. W, MOSS, 921 Pa. 7B. F. DROOP & SON, 925 Pa.'ave., oF CRANE. PARRIS & CO., Ebbitt House. mh10-tu,th&s-11.tf American Line. New York - Southampton (Loudon - Paris) ‘Twin-screw U.S. Mail Steamships, Sailing every Wednesday. St. Paul. May 20, 10 am/New York.June 17, 10 am New York.May 27, 10 am'St. Louis. June 24, 10 am St. Louls..June 8. 10 am/Ohio..... June 27, 10 am Berlin,Sat..June 6, 10 am)St. Paul...July 1, 10 am St. Paul..-June 10, 10 am|Paris, Sat.July 4, 10 am Paris, Sat.,June 13, 10 am Red Star Line. NEW YORK TO ANTWERP. FRIESLAND May 20, noon KENSINGTON 27, 10:30 a.m, WESTERNLAN ne 8, noon . Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m, IGATION COMPANY, ni 15, North River. Office, 6 Bowling Green, N. ¥. GEO. W. MOSS, Agent, 921 Penna. ave. Known the world cver as an old, reliable make of first-class instru- ments. We invite your critical examina- tion of these ‘superb planos. SOLD ON $10 PAYMENTS. D.G. Pfeiffer & Co., 417 uth St. N. W. my 16-tf,20 “Sanders & Stayman’s New store, 1827 F st. § THOUSAND,-JSLANDS. Among America’s charming resorts; the NEW COLUMBIAN Hi at 1,000 Island Park, N. Y., and the HOTEIS ‘MINSTER, West- minster Park, Alexandrip Bay, N. Y.; great fam- fly hotels; moder and ffirst-cinss; charges mod- erate. Send for descript Mf eRe and terms. H. F. INGLEH. ‘SON, Proprietors, my16-tu,thé&s-26¢ CUTTAGES FOR RE: Apply for pamph! ra BRIGANTINE COMPAN myt6-26t Brigantine, N. FOR RENT LOVELY CONTAGE Ar Newrors, rault st.; well fugnisbed; 10, rms.; a.m. good stable; beautiful Tan. Season, $1,000; sub- mit offer. my163t WM. C. NORRIS, 607 18th st. nw. PATAPSCO HEIGHTS—OPEN JUNE 1, ELLICOT? CITY, MD. RKHURST, MRS. A. R. Ps myl6-2w* 1529 EUTAW PLACE, BALTIMORB. ROCKINGHAM VIRGINIA SPRINGS— ‘Health-gi cheap. Gaheysv FOR Sai MR WENT-ENTIRE OR IN PART, “Fair Oaks,’ in Oakland, Garrett county, two houses, completely fnrnished; fine lawn’ and shade;' delicious water. Mrs. TRACY BROWNE, 1025 Calvert st., miyl6-6teo COLONIAL BEACH, VA.; DELIGHTFUL, GAS- lighted; large shady grounds; directly on water: 0. For ‘terms address Mrw. or Mr. 1. my16-2w FORMERLY THE ELKTON, HOTEL DE VILL Kentucky av ards from beach; thoroughly. renovated an repape: d; casine unexcelled; or- chestra, M. W. TRUITE, Owner and Proprietor, late of Hotel Warwick. my16-26t MINNEQUA, On Northern Central connection of Pennsylvania RAI, 1,500. fer ove tid ceptional attrac. Mountain air; the celebra Minnequa ves; forest every moder 8. MD.— COTTAGES rent, fur. or unfur., for $25 to $100 for the s« high’ ground, fine shade ané good water. PKC ‘AN IDEAL SUMMER HOME, At the base of the Blue Ridge mountains; country comforts, city com nees; magnificent views and heauti ¥, und unsurpassed for healthfulness: ard and groves near the house; plenty’ ¢ at; fine mineral water; plenty of daily mail de- livered at door. For te 8 A. J. SIMP- SON, Reund Hill, Loudoun county, Va., ‘*Moun- tain’ View House.”? It STORAGE, ‘The Geo. W. Knox Express Co. offer exceptional facilities for the storing, hauling and packing of household goods. Persens who intend to move or store their furnt- ture wculd do well to avail themselves of our 32 years’ experience in the handling of household cf- fects, Merchants Are particularly invited to examine our facilities for the unlowling, distributing, storing and hauling of bulk freights. 4 PHONE 311, Office, 6th Cor. “C”’St.N.W. my16-s,tu,th,6t Our Storage Warehouses —Offer the very best facilities for the safe storage of furniture. Clean, dry, well attended. Prices you'll agree are small. W B. Moses'& Sons, F st., coro 11th, Storage, 22d & fl—ist & D. my16-tf,20 People Who Rent Houses —and give them up, fog the eummer will find unsurpassed accommod All our fectly -oomns ventilated GOING--- GOING- —don't wait until they are all GONE— if you desire to 8 a NEW STAND- ARD PIANO AT VERY MUCH 3 THAN REGULAR PRICE. TF We don't expect to have a single Notice Is hereby given that the sioners of the District of Columbia intend to siruct stoneware sewers in Bennings road be- 16th and 17th streets; estimated cast, to be assessed against lots 113, 5S, . 64, 5, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70’ and 7 subdivision’ of’ “Rosedale and In east side of Sth street northeast < and H streets; estimated cost, $303, half to be assessed against lots 2, 3,'4, 21, In north ‘side of D northeast ; esti- half to be assessed against square 780. In north side of wrthwest between Rock creek and 26th timated cost, $580, one-half to be as- ainst lots SS, SI, SZ and &3, square wl lot 14, sqvare cast of 1264. "In east Lith street northwest between Har- Streets; estimated cost, d against lots 9, 51, Heights subdiviston. In 32d and Potomac streevs; one-balf to be assessed perty: Lots 44, 45, 50, square 1200; in squ. the frontage of which nees at a polnt 93. orner of the squ e rerthwest eestward 54.25 “which upon Gra re * the front- s commences at a et east of the northwest corner of d runs eastward 39.5 feet, the frontage of which upon Gra es ut # point 192 feet east of the north- rier of the square and runs eastward zim sqnare LISS, lots 78, 79, 80, 81. : lot “of 72," the frontage of whic Street coiumences at the northeast square and runs westward 90 feet; wate alley frontage of which on a point 100 feet west of the square, running In north side of Leltoy bia road and Phelps’ place; 7, one-half to be. assessed 68, 89, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, “'S sultlivision of “Widow's New Hampshire avenue \ streets northwest; estimated ne-half to be assessed against lots 11, square 99. In alleys—Square d cost, $590. one-half to be assessed 32, 3, “of 9, which is on the north he B0-foot alley im said square, the “st corner of said lot being at the inter. of the north Tin O-foot alley with st Une of the 15-foot alley, and. running feet east therefrom; lot “of 9," which is on side of the 30-foot alley In said square, west north line of the «l_Tot street Of the east I a 17 71-100 , 23, 24, 25, 26, 2 and 28. ‘Assessments ‘will de made against the abutting property mentioned above, as provided in public act No. 471, roved August 7 1804. A hearing will be given én WEDNESDAY, MAY TWENTIETH, 1806, at ELEVEN A.M., in the board room of the & ml rx of the District of Columbia, at which sn place objections may be presented by roperty owners to all or any of the above men- Ri kJ. W. ROSS, GEORGE TRUES- D IAS. "F. POWELL, Commissioners D.C. By4 5.13816 — —— MEDICAL “NO FEE UNTIL CURED. Dr. Leatherman, alist tp at forms of special diseases. He 9 Te 3 SS Tuee, ee. Hours, 9 to to 5; ind Sat. even., "7 to 8. 602 F N.W. WMASLY VIGOR 2 RESTORED Dy. ust x 4 bottle or two of Dr. Brothers’ in- ng cordial. There is no remedy equal to <d 50 years in this city. 906 B s.w. DENTISTRY. Ba. sou HAUGHTON LONDON, DENTIST, 15 confidently recommend-d as my successor to den tal practice in Washington at 1107 @ st. nw. Dr. W. MERRILL, now of Gorham, oe =e REE DENTAL INFIRMARY, e fase ave., Homeopathic eae frost, 10 to 12 a.m. ant Exot — charge except for material used. Extraction e. Also Free Dispensary, 2 to 5 daily. se26-tf Shorthand—} Pein’ per weer. “THE DRILLERY,” m6 504 11th st., firat floor. SUMMER CLASSES IN MECHANICAL DRAWING and SKETCHING FROM NATURE in pencil, oil and water colors. my1-1m* Studio, 153 Corcoran building. NOW IS A GOOD ‘TIME TO JOIN WOOD'S CoM- ERCIAL COLLEGE, 311 Esst Capitol st. Sum- ner term; May, June and July; $10 in any de- partment.’ 233 pupils now enrolled. __030-tf COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED TEACHER Will give lessons in music, painting, French and drawing, and English branches. 120 B at. n.e. plano brought from our old store left at closing time Saturday evening—make hay, therefore, while the sun shines. Terms, $10 cash’and $10 monthly ai? NeW Pianos are being received every y Sanders & Stayman, LEADING PIANOS, ORGANS AND MUSIQ, Percy S. Foster, Mgr., 1327 F Street. Baltimore store, 13 N. Charles st. my15-2t ap2stt SPRING AND SUMMER FRENCH COURSE— Ladies end gentlemen taught to pronounce French well, speak, read and understand, in 80 lessons. M'LLE. V. PRUD'HOMME, 307 D st. n.w.f25-3m COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, 407 Seventh street northwes' ©. K. URNER, A-M., C.E., Prinet The leading school of businese and shorthand. Highest attainable grade of instruction at mod- erate cost. Situations for graduates. mb23-tf DAVID C._ BANGS, ELOCUTION and DRAMATIC ART; EXPRESSION, DEEP BREATHING, NATURALNESS. Studio, 1325 10th st. n.w., after 4 p.m. Send for circular.mh21-tf ‘SHORTHAND, PITMAN SYSTEM; NEW, RAPID reporting style; beginners and ‘dictation; type- writing.” mathematics, English, bookkeeping. prepared dept. and other exams. rates. Miss ANNA M. LAISE,1333 12th st. f OUT OF WASHINGTON. $198 per year. A successful school; one of the best to infuse with energy and wake up boys to the duties of Jife. Boys under 18 years, $177. J. SHORTLIDGE (Yale), A-M., Prin. “ap30-e033t® LADIES GOODS. FINE BLACK AND WHITE LACES DONE UP IN first-class Parisian style; white aresses, laces aad lace curtains « specialty; prices reasonable. Call Mme. VIBOUD, Old Stand, 718 11th st. my1;1m* YOU CAN ALWAYS HAVE YOU DYEING AND cleaning well done and promptly delivered when romised by WHEATLEY, 1068 Jefferson ave., rgetown. Wagon calls with clerk. fe29-3m ae SUBURBAN LOTS. Build a Suburban Home At Chevy Chase. Individuals desiring to build this spring will be granted spe- cial terms! Chevy Chase is the most at- tractive suburb about Wash- ington, and cannot fail to large- ly enhance in value the next few years. Lots, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 25¢. foot. City conveniences, with the cool, invigorating freshness of a high country. Plat and particulars of Thos. J. Fisher & Co., 1324 1 F Street N. W. PIANOS” At fair prices, and on accommodating terms. Special discounts for cash. If you wish to buy either a Piano or an Organ come and see us. We guarantee to sell as low as you can buy elsewhere and to give you a better instrument for the money. Pianos tuned, repaired, moved, packed and shi JOHN F. ELLIS & CO., CHICKERING PIANO ROOMS, 937 PA. AVE. my15-2t ANABE PIANOS s,2% STYLES. Unequaled in Tone, Touch, Work- manship and “Durability.” Also a fine assortment of desirable slightly used Upright, Square and Grend Pianos of our own make, returned from rent; fully guaranteed; at reduced prices and reasonable terms, Old Pianos taken in exchange. PIANOS FCR RENT. Toning and Repairing by Factory Experts, Wm. Knabe & Co., 1422 Penn. Ave. N.W. Telephoue call No. 1737. my8-244 WM. KNABE & CO. HAVE TO OFFER A FULL line of Second-hand Upright, Square and Grand Pisnos of different makes taken in exchange and returned from rent at reduced prices and terms to suit. 1422 Pa. ave. o.w. Telephone call 1737. my8 AN ELEGANT SQUARE PIANO, CARVED LEGS, Dice tone and touch, guranteed for 5 years; $150; $5 cash and $3 per month. Upright pianos id at per mont! va - HUGO WORCH, Sohmer Piano Agency, 24 Teh at. STEINWAY, Gabler, Hallet & Davis, Chase, Mathushek, Briggs, Marshall & Wendell, Somner, Poole and other High-grade Pianos for sale or rent on casy terms, at E. F. DROOP & SONS’, New Warerooms, 925 Penna. ave. te%d-tt HIGH-GRADB PIANOS, “KRAKAUERS,” AND other makes; reasonable prices, at KUHN’S, 1200 @ st. Est. ist2, is bs Guarantee and references. fe15-3m HOTELS. — STOP ™ ‘ou KO to LEESBORG, "Va, THE INN. ap2i-im THE RALEIGH, Cor. Penn. ave. and 12th st. HUROPEAN PLAN, ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOP. An elegant restzurant for gentlemen and ladies, Also a luxurious cafe for gentlemen. Private dicing rooms and banguet Prompt service; Srst-class culsine. | Special attention given to fer the theater. T. J. TALTY, Manager, niture, $3 month. MERCHANTS’ tir DELIVERY C0., 29-931 D St. ~Phone 659. fe10-2m,2) z (os THE CHEAPEST IN THE CITY; CARRIAGES A specialty; all kinds of heavy storage received. Spectal rates given on application. Inquire at office s.w. corner 22d and sts. n.w. myl4-21 FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS STORED; ‘TS. per load; dry, light and clean; best location in the city. ‘Call’or address CHARLES BA 314 9th si Dw. apls-tt STEAM CARPET CLEANING AMMONIATED STEAM CARPE! CLEANING Works—Carpets cleaned in best’ mene. Mat- tresses made to order. Addresa_ office, 1720 Pa. Works, 1065. Moth NEWMYE ave. "Phcne 804. proofing free. 28th’ et. . Mar. M apl6-tt TEXAS CYCLONE KILLS FORTY. Dead Bodies on Every Side at Sher- man, Texas. A most disastrous cyclone struck Sher- man, Texas, at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, wiping out the entire western end of the town. The loss of life is ap- palling. The dead were estimated at forty. This 1s a very conservative esti- mate. Many more are fatally or seriously Injured. At 6 o'clock twelve bodies were lying ecld In death at the county court house, and as many more were scattered about across the desclated west end of the city. No accurate estimate could be placed on the loss of life and property. The business part of the town was deserted and the greatest excitement prevailed. The Western Union office was overflowing with anxious ones sending messages and inquiring the fate of other towns. Every available wagon, buggy and horse was in use by searchers ard workers on the field of death. As time went on later reports of greater loss of life and property ar- rived. More stcries of miraculous escapes were told. The Sherman court house was in- sufficient to hold the dead and wounded. The vacant Moore building on the South Square was utilized at 6 o'clock, fifteen cobied pecple, dead or dying, being placed there, Exf€ress drays, baggage wagons and all kinds of vehicles came in with dead bodies. Around the Moore building the highest excitement prevailed, and the greatest dif- ficulty was experienced! in getting the names of the victims'nd accurate re- ports. 1 The storm struck Sherman without warn. ing on the southwest corner of the city, and cleared a path 10@%yards wide along the west end of the town. Houses, trees, fences and everything went before the ter- rible force of the cyclone. The negro part of the town suffe: the -most se- verely. There were pr®bably thirty ne- Broes killed. Ten bodjgs were picked up in Post Oak creek. The flood cf rain which attended the storm was severe. Thi ywn is a mass of mud and floating debri: There was much difficulty In finding the d and injured. Captain T. F. Ely’s puse was demol- ished and his wife and¥gwo children had miraculous escapes. p Captain B. B, Erge’s: idence was also leveled to the ground, fortunately the family was away from ¥™jme. Frank Ryan, manag@™of the Sherman base ball team, had b§ house blown off its foundation and mpletely turned around. His wife and two children es- caped serious injury. > +e+ Pleasure in Helptng the Poor. The Relief Sewing Cirple, a little society which was formed for the purpose of help- ing the poor, held a very interesting meet- ing yesterday afternoon at the home of Miss Richards, 1217 10th street. There were fifteen present. ‘The literary, entertainment | consisted of a description’ of a trip in northern India. Various Indian curios were on exhibition and at one time tea which was raised on the Himalaya mountains was served in cups from India. Among those present were Mrs. Farnham, Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Montague, Mrs. Gates, Miss Hunting- ton, Mrs. Duncklee, Mrs. and Miss Skin- rer, Miss Mary Richards, Miss Mann, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Bullard and Miss Hazen. IMPORTANT NOMINATIONS Commissioner Lochren Promoted to Be Dis- triot Judge for Minnesota. Mr. D. I. Murphy to Be Commissioner of Pensions and N. J. T. Dana to Be First Deputy. As bulletined by The Star, the President yesterday afternoon nominated William Lochren of Minnesota to be United States district judge for the distrist of Minnesota, vice Rensselaer R. Nelson, retired; Dominic I. Murphy of Pennsylvania, now first dep- uty commissioner of pensions, to be com- miseioner of pensions, vice William Loch- ren, resigned; Napoleon J. T. Dana of New Hampsire, to be first deputy commissioner of pensions, vice Domiric I, Murphy, re- signed. Judge Lechren was appointed commis- sioner of pensions at the beginning of the present administration. He was then a district judge in Minnesota. Judge Nelson, whom he succeeds, was appointed in 1858 by President Buchanan, ‘and was the long- est In service of any judge in the United States courts. Ever since Judge Lochren’s appointment as commissioner of pensions it has been the desire of his friends to se- Murphy. cure him a perrranent place on the bench, and the opportunity came with Judge Nel- son’s retiremcnt. Leading lawyers in Mir.nesota have peti- tioned for his appointment as United States judge. Mr. Lochren was indorsed by the Minnesota legislature unanimously for the position he now holds. The successor of Judge Lochren, Mr. Murphy, was chief clerk of the pension of- fice during the first administration of Pres- ident Cleveland. To him have been largely intrusted the details in the office and much of the executive management. He was first deputy before Judi;s Lochren was ap- pointed, and was active in the reorganiza- tion of the office. The appointment of Gen. Dana is aiso a promotion. He is now a chief of division in the office. He is a grad- uate of West Point and obtained the rank of general in the volunteer service. He is now on the retired list of the army, with the rank of lievtenant. The appointments were in the nature of a surprise. Mr. Murphy received his first notice of his uppointment as pension com- missioner from the bulletin board at The Star office. He had stopped to read the score of the Washing.on-St. Louis base ball game, when he saw the other bulletin of much greater personal interest to him. “I was never more surprised in my iffe,” said he last night, “than to see my name coupled with an appointment to the position of commissioner of pensicns. I had not the slightest intimation of the President's in- tention. Of course, I feel extremely proud that such an honor should have come to me unscught, as this has come, and shall do my utmost to so administer the office as to continue in the respect and csteem not only of those to whom I am directly responsible, but of all who have business with this great bureau. +e. AGAINST SEATING DU PONT. Vote of the Senate After a Long and Animated Controversy. By a vote of 31 to 30 the Senate de- termined yesterday that Henry A. Du Pont was not entitled to a seat in the Senate from the state of Delaware. This closed a long and animated controversy, which had become one of the most notable contests of its kind in the history of the Senate. The result was in doubt up to the last mo- ment, and this lent added interest to the final vote. There had been some question as to the direction of Mr. Stewart's vote, but 1t went with those of the democrats and populists, and was the decisive vote in declaring that Mr. Du Pont was not en- titled to a seat. The question was first taken on the nega- tive proposition that Mr. Du Pont was “not entitled to a seat in the Senate,” and on this question the vote was: Yeas: Democrats—Bacon, Bate, Berry, Blackburn, Caffery, Chilton, Cockreil, Faulkner, ‘George, Gibson, Gorman, Gray, Harris, Hill, Jones of Arkansas, Lindsay, Martin, Mills, Mitchell of Wisconsin, Mor- gan, Pasco, Roach, Turpie, Vilas, Walthall and White—26. Populists—Allen, Butler, Kyle, Peffer and Stewart—5. Total yeas, 81. Nays: Republicans—Baker, Brown, Bur- rows, Cameron, Cannon, Carter, Chandler, Clark, Cullom, Davis, Dubois, Elkins, Fry Gallinger, Hawley, McBride, Mantle, Mi chell of Oregon, Perkins, Pettigrew, Platt, Proctor, Quay, Sewell, Sherman, ‘Shoup, Teller, Warren, Wetmore and Wilson—20. The’ pairs were all between republicans and democrats, with the exception of Mr. Jones, populist, of Nevada, who was pair- ed with Wolcott of Colorado. FAIRFAX COURT HOUSB. The Fairfax County Sunday School Association was organized in Zion P. B. Church Thursday. ‘There were over 100 persons present from all parts of the county. After a devotional exercise, con- ducted by Rev. C. G. Milliken of Duncan Chapel, of Fairfax C. H., Rev. D. L. Rathbun was elected temporary chairman and Rev. Mr. Jenkins tem- porary secretary. Upon motion, the order of bus- iness was adopted as previously arranged. A constitution, which had been _ provionsly drafted, was adopted without serious objection, ex- article which provides that all pastors of superintendents, teachers and adult mem- bers of every Sunday school in the county shall be members of this association. It was advocated strongly by some that instead of including every ad- ult member of a Sunday school, delegates should be chosen to represent it in the association. ‘The article as originally drafted was finally adopted. A commit. tee was then appointed to make nowluations for the offices, to report after dinner. Rev. Mr. Jenkins of Falls Church then made an address upva the subject “What Are Some of the Benefits to Be Derived From the Organization of a Sunday School Union?” He mentioned, among other benefits, the building up of weak schools, the recuseltation ‘of the state organlzation, and’ the uniting of the forces of ull denominations to carry on the work. Rev. Jno. McGill of Falls Chureh made a short address upon the same subject, in which he likened the varlous denominations to’ the spokes of 1 wheel, which, he said, were weak unless bound togetlier by the rim and tire. This axsoclation represents the rim and tire which binds the denominational spokes together. Rev. A. M. Kackley of Falls Church and Mr. Summy of Vienna also made remarks upon the subject. After the recess for dinner the committee on nominations repoited the following, which were adopted: President, Rev. D. L. Rathbun of Falls Chureh; secretary, H. ©. Powell of Vienna; treas- urer, Franklin Williams of Wedderburn. Rev. ©. G. Milliken then made an address upon the subject: ‘How to Enlist All Sunday School Workers Inthe County.” He was followed by interesting remarks by Mr. ‘T. B. Marche of Vale, Rev. Harry Feebre of Falla Chureb, Rev. James Westcott of Vienna, Mr. Shreeves,” Rev. AL M. Kackley, Rev. S. A.’Ball and Rey. Mr. Jenkins of Falls Church. ‘After a yote of thanks to the people of Fairfax ©. H. for thelr hospitality the association ad- fourned to meet at Falls Church the Tuesday before the full moon in August. At night an interesting and Impressive address was delivered tn Union Hall by Rev. Join McGill of Falls Church upon the subject of temperance. ——>.— Business Woman’s Club. At the regular monthly meeting of the Business Woman's Club held last evening an enjoyable program was offered. Two short stories by Miss Colth were greatly enjcyed, and Miss Fleming, whose fame as @ ranconteur ts well known, gave a story in her own style. Mrs. Ferguson recited “The Clown’s Baby” in a fresh, piquant style, and for an encore responded with an criginal poem, “Cupid and the New Wo- mai Miss Leavitt sang, by request, “Good-bye, Sweet Day. SUBURBAN NEWS ANACOSTIA. Mr. Irvin Cox of the United States navy, son of Mr. Robert Cox of Belleview, bas returned from @ five years’ cruise. Birs. Rebecca Harrison of Giesboro’ is quite il. Rev. Mr. Leech will preach at Congress Heights M. E. Church tomorrow evening. ann Lee Humphreys of Belleview has removed to Virginia. r. Myer Allen of Oxon Hill has removed to Belleview. ——_s—_ HERNDON. Mr. A. G. Hutchison 1s putting up a building on Spring street opposite Reed's lvery stable, which 1s to include blacksmith, wheelwright and paint shops. Every carpenter in town is busily em- Ployed,.and several who are not residents have em- ployment here. A number of bulldings are now waiting, partially completed, tM others are done, before labor can be spared to go forward with them. Mr. A. C. H. Darnes has sold to H. W. Cockerill @ lot near Willard post office, on which Mr. Cocker- All proposes to erect a storehouse. ir. and Mrs. Chas. F. Cummins have returned from thelr bridal tour, aod are now furnishing the house he recently purchased of R. B. Cald.vell on Pine street. An additional train will be {rem Washington and Round Hill next Motday. Leaving Washington at 1 p.m., will arrive at Tierndon at 2:19; returning, leaves Herndon for {Washington at'S:40 p.m. and arrives in Washing- jon at 7. Sergt. Dyer is keeping the rond machine busily at work, and 1s ing decided improvement in our street liss Amy McKeen has gone to visit friends tn er’s Creek, Rockbridge county, where ehe for- buerly resided. Mr. Grimwood of Hudson, N. ¥., is visiting the fumily of Capt. F. W. Mitchell, whose wife is Mr. Grimwood's daughter. Mr. Richard Coleman ta putting tn the founda- tion of Lis house on the county road near Chestnut Grove cemetery. Rev. Mr. Clopton fs still suffering from the ef- fects of his recent accident. He ty still unable to wakt. Mr. A. J. Downing, who has resided in Washing- ton the past winter, bas come to spend the sum- it on the road immer bere. He is boarding with his iter, Mi W. M. Garrett. =" paca — ee BROOKLAND. Mr. Jobn J. O’Brien has returned from Wheel- ing, W. Va., and is again pursuing bis studies at the Catholic University. Birs. Horner and daughter, Violet, have returned to Brandy Station. They expect to be in Brookland soon again. Next Friday night Miss Sarah Willard Howe will give ber first May ball, at the Brookland Hall. ‘There will be an exhibition of fancy dances by tho pupils; Miss Edith Brown will be Queen of Ma; Miss Marle Stone will be Queen of the Scasuns, and the maids of bovor of the May Queen and Queen of the Seasons will be: Misses Blith Met Spring; Sadie Dickerson, Summer; Emily Bro Autumn, and Bernadine Woodward, Winter. Litule Bmily Tettield will be Queen of the Fairies, and her fairy attendants will be Gladys Mullan und Marie “Woodward. Little Katharine Schm Nellie Walsh and Hazel Marks will be flow girls, while Master Clarence Howlett will be the bage. The crown bearer for the several queens Will be Gladys Mullao. ‘The program of func; dancing which will take place after the ma tion will include character and national dances. After the exlibition the hoor will be cleared for general dancing by the public. ‘The exhibition next Friday will be a novel affair for Brookland, and @ large attendance ts antictpated. Both the Baptist and Methodist congregations are making preparation for Obildren’s day, whic Will take place early in June. —__———__ WASHINGTON GROVE. Mr. Wm. H. Allen, superintendent telegraphy, on Grove avenue. Mr. Wim. Johnston, secretary to Senator Davis of Minnesota, is spending @ month with friends at the Grove. Mrs. M. J. Hunt, the well-known milliner, has rented the cottage of Mr. H. B. Moulton, on Grove avenue. Mrs. Rachael Lockermen of Oakmont, who has been quite fll, 1s convalescent. Mrs. Norman Red and {nu Loudoun county, Mrs. A. E. Bovee is maki ments to her cottage, on G: § Mr. Rosel Woodward has returned from a trip to Alexandria, Va., where Le attended the Epworth League convention, Mrs. D. Myers and sons are the guests of her mother, Mra. A. Benson, Circle. Senator Platt of C at the Grove, wh of postal nd family are occupying their cottage nent visitor hall” sev- Mr. H. Baldwin of Washington has rented the goed Dr. J. T. Winter. alph Ho while on a visit to Mr. Archi- bald Aikin, recently met with a painful accident. While covering the chain of bis bicycle with plati- num, his tinger was caught in the sprocket, near- ly severing it from his hind. Dr. B. ©. Etchison of Gaithersburg was called in and rendered medical aid. Grove avenue, which leads from the station to the Grove proper, has been greatly improved by a cover. ing of finely powdered stone. satis ge Officers of the Salvation Army are arranging to hold a camp meting here in August. ———-_——__ LINDEN, A very delightful entertainment was given last evening at Irving Hall, Linden, and was groatly enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience, com- posed of neightors and filends of the community and the strrourdirg country, and the pleasure it afforded was evidenced by the hearty congratula- tions rezeived by the participants at its concloston and the general capression of gcateful appreciation. ‘The exercise was given for the benctit of Sligo M, B. Church, of which the Rev. Dr. Cannon of Weshingten is pastor, and resulted in the collection of a neat little sum for the church, A few of the young people of the community, as- sisted by the talented and accomplished violinist and plunist, respectively, Miss Roberta Allen of Woshington and Miss S. M. Lum of New Jersey, the melodrama entitied “Ont in the iy rendered iby Dr. Col. Wayne; Dr. Julian Gar- trell, Mrs. Arthur ‘Dowell, as Mrs, Bradt iiaabeth, the daughter of Mr. J, ¢. ell, a8 Minnle Bradford, and Messrs, W. . Wright, J.C. Wilson, W. P. Wilson and Misses Ema ‘and Ellen Wilson in the minor paris, ell of which were well taken and reflected great credit yn the participants. Dr. Gartrell's comical pres fentation of the part of the old negro servant, “Pete,” and the rendering of a sweet melody by the gifted little vocalist, Elizabeth Dowell, were especially enjoyable, a8 were also the violin per- formances by Miss Allen. Piano solos by Mrs. Sas. E. Benedick and Miss Lum and vocal solos by Messrs.. Edson Olds and J. Marsh contributed to pake the entertainment complete, and one of the 0st enjoyable of its kind ever tn Irving Hall, — KENSINGTON. Miss Effie Nelson of Manassas, Va., is the guest of Miss Clare Mannakee, Miss Nannie Lewis of Essex county, Va., is visiting har brothers, Drs. John L. and William 1. Lewls. ‘The Home Missionary and Ladies’ Atd Socteties of the St. Paul’s M. B. Church were very pleas- antly entertained by Mrs. R. M. Moore at the par- sonago Wednesday. The soclety had as thelr guests Mrs. H. R. Naylor and Mrs. D. B. Street of Wash- ington, Mrs. Street gave a very interesting and enjoyable talk on the work of the Sibley Hospital. ‘The vacancy on the Kensington school board, by the resignation of Mr. Thomas R. Martin, has been filled by the appolntuent of Mr. W. M. Ter- rell. The appointment gives general satisfaction. ‘The wost eminent grand master of Knights Tei. plar of the United States, Mr. W, La Rue Thom. as; Mr. and Mrs. B, A. Allen of Washington, Mr. George H, Walker, grand master of Knights ‘Tem- plar of the District, and Maj. J. W. Blackbura, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Constant Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Willard of Washington have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loren H. Mile Liken, Maj. J. W. Blackburn left Thursday for a month's visit to Frankfort, Ky. ‘The work of widening and grading the county read between Kensington and the 7th street pike hus been begun. This will aflord better facilities for the largely increasing traffic of farmers, who seck steam and electric communication at ‘this point with the city. ‘Tho hospitable mansion of Mrs. Alfred Ray of Highlands was tastefuly decorated and thrown open Wednesday evening to welcome the Kensington Pit. erary Society and other invited guests. The so- ciety was to hold its last regular meeting before their summer vacation, and had prepared, under Mrs. Herbert W. Lewis, chairman of the program committee, an especial entertainment. Dr. W. L. Lewis presided. No author for the evening was selected, but the members at roll call answered with quotations of thelr own choice. The musical selections included: A trio on piano, mandolin and guitar, by Miss Laura Wheatley, Mrs. G. W. It, Stokes and Miss Stella Gartrel!; Miss Annie Wiison, accompanied by Mrs, Bittinger, both of W: ton, sang “A Serenade ve “A Winter Lullaby, fiss Bello Gatch of Baltimore, Miss Nellie Ray, rendered “Ben Bol Zeigler and Miss Julia L. Langille ‘gay. on the cornet and plano; Mrs, Jesse sung “There's No One So Gay Tho literary, features of the evening were: A de. lightful thirty-minute talk by Mr. A. W. Olds of foodside, on the habits and peculiarities of some of the most prominent song birds to be found in Fi ‘as the Bicycle Girl.”” iggius this section of the country, either local or mi- gratory; his graphic descriptions, which were en. Tiched ‘by ® reproduction of their songs, were listened to with close attention. Miss Florence ‘Thomas feelingly recited ‘‘The Wretk of the Hes- rus," and Miss Hanle Mannakee recited “Aves. [ition.”* “ices, cream and cake were served ae a finale, the gentlemen members of the society serv- ing as waiters. An adjournment was taken until the second Wednesday in October. It is int however, to give one or more public entertainments during the summer, subject to the call of the pres- ident. ‘The Christian Endeayor Choir will lead the sing- ing at the Warner Memorial Caurch tomorrow e 7 D.L.RUSSELL IS NOMINATED Close of an Exciting Struggle in North Carolina. Dockery Beaten by a Nerrow Margin Delegates There and in Wyoming tructed for McKinley. The North Carolina republican state con- vention reassembled at § o'clock last night at Raleigh. Marshall Mott was the per- mauent chairman. Oscar J. Spears of Har- nett and H. A. Gudger of Buncombe were nominated for electors-at-large. A resolu- tion indorsing McKinley and protection was unanimously adopted. ‘The conven- tion gave Senator Pritchard a rousing demonstration and indorsed him for re- election. Daniel L. Russell of Hanover was nom- inated for governor on tie seventh ballot, defeating Oliver H. Dockery of Richmond by 1 3-7 votes. It has been the bitterest fight for the nomination ever waged in the state, and the Dockery men refused to make the nomination unanimeus. Dock- ery refused to come to the hall, and his followers swore they will knife Russell. They charged fraud and corruption. When Russell entered the hall, followed by @ campaign banner bearing his portrait, there was a scene of the wildest confusion. There were hurrahs, yells, cat-calls and hisses ali mixed in one mediey. A delega. tion of Dockeryites left the hall when he began to speak. ‘The convention decided to hold an all- higat session and finish the business before adjourning. Zeb Vance Walzer of Davidson was nom- inated for attorney general. The following delegates to St. Louis were elected by acclamation: Col. James L. Boyd of Guilford, Claude M. Bernard of Pitt, Geo. H. White (colored) of Halifax, Henry Denny (colored) of Catawba. Alternates: 3. Elwood Cox of Guilford, G. T. Bailey of Wake, W. S. Hogans, J. E. Delanger (col- cred) of Guilford. They are instructed for McKinley sis Wyoming Republicans, The Wyoming republican convention yes- terday declared fo@ McKinley and bimetal- lism. The committee on resolutions had a warm session. The platform was finatly arranged. The convention was called to order at 1 @m., and the resolutions reported by the committee were adopted without change. The Wyoming delegation to St. Louis is composed of Wm. Vandeventer, H. B. Brooks, B. F. Fowler, Otto Gramm, J. C. Davis and C. C. Hamiin; alternates: 1. Nickerson, M. C. Barrow, W. H. Kil- patrick, W. F. Brittain, W. J. Thomas and J. 4H. Ickman. The delegates were instructed to support their chairman, Vandeventer, for a place on the national committee and Wm. Mc- Kinley for President. The financial plat- form in full is as follows: “We reaffirm allegiance to the principles of bimetallism as enunciated in the repub- lican state platform adgpted at Casper in 1894; we commend the record of our Sen- ators and Representatives in Congress in maintaining these principles, and we in- struct our delegates to the St. Louis con- vention to take like action when the finan- clal plank of the platform of their conven- tion 1s being made. Idaho Republica The Idaho republican etate convention ts in session today at Pocatello. Only a few Gelegates have so far arrived, but a num- ber of leaders are gn the ground. There will be 249 votes in the convention, nearly 200 of which will be for Dubois. The lat- ters followers will put him at the head of the delegation, and will name no associates not thoroughly in sympathy with him. The opposition is made up of frie is of Senator Shoup, who is anxious to be sent as dele- gate. It is possible that there will be a belt in the convention. There are thirty or ferty delegates who appear determined to offer a resolution to pledge delegates to support the national nominee, and when it is voted down to bolt and clect a contesting delegation. LAUREL. The city council held an important meeting this week. The council directed tuat the public Mbrary be located im the city hall, A report was eub- mitted fiom the committce on streets in reference to the Muin street improvement. The committee Was of the oninion that the contractor bad not complied with the terms of bis contract in a mum. ber of tustar The council levied a tax of 45 cents on the $100 for sidewalks, electric Hght and general purposes for the year 1896. Considerable new improved property was also assessed, the total amount of the assessment for new improved prop- erty being $11,649. An ordinance was passed pro: viding for t t of ull property abutting on Main st per lineal foot, owing to the improvement made on this street by’ macadam. izing it. The trackage of the I. and O. was as- seswed at the rate fixed by the county commission- rs of this county. The following ‘local school trastecs were ap- poluted this week by the Prince George's county school board: School No. 1, D. W. Snowden, $r William Milstead and A.M.’ Bond; ‘No. 2, 5 Hill, James R. Tighe and Andrew J. F t; No. 8 Judson T. Cull, Robert W. Kerr and Dr. J. BR. untt. Misses Antoinette and Sopliia Snowden ha} turned from A several mouths’ visit to relatives in Elizabeth, N. J., avd Chester, Pa Mrs. F. EB of Baltimore 1s friends and rel 3 in Laurel. Mr. Kay Ober of Baltimore was a recent visitor re- visiting he Mr. Lawrence Gardner of Washington will spend summer here with bis neplew, Mr. Hurry Howser. Mr. and Mrs, Richard Johnson spent Sunday Inst at “Fairview,” the home of Mrs. Johnson's father, Senator A. P. Gorman. P. C. Gorman and siste ere Visiting in W: Mrs. Arthur Wes hington during the past wile Lindsay, daughter and son and Miss ele Etchison of Alexandria, Va., spent Sunday last with Mr. George Marshall Mr. A. Samuel Keller of Washington spent Si day last with friends here. Mr. LeRoy Livingston of Washington, brother of Mr. George S. Livingston, will spend the summer here. Third Leut. Fred C. Billard of the rei ter service, who has been spending more t week here’ with parents, left” this we board the revue cutter Forward for Tam, The May ball given by Profs. Caldw at the Academy of Music M grand success. The hall was handsomely The principal event of the evenlug was. tly ing of Miss Vera Phair as the queen of May hibitions in fancy lowing pupils of the Addie Fi Burton, Burte Fla. mith was a rs. Shipley and Messrs, and am ¥ The Christian next Tuesday night at the F The program will consist of 1 by the following: Wer. J. It. I ers by Rey. Mr. Mr. Runyan of Washington on and the International ( Washington This Sumi a mat come of she Saalet ©, 0, A. 0. wen or ere recently, with the following officers: T._M. Baidwin, jr.: V. C., Arthur I. Dr. T. M. Baldwin; ing secre. assistant record W. T. Asbby ep. to F. B. AL. he regular mont Guild of Annapolis residence of Mr. L, Friday evening, May A pleasant surprise party was given recently to Miss Annie Laypole of refresl- ments and amusements we Among those present were Misses Pomeroy, Mary and Lucy Rouzee, Carr stin, Mary Chaney, Addie Kuser, jandia “Wilson, Virgie Fox and M: Roubust, William Wiizon, James Davis, John Rouzee, James Gru! on Thursday ev Mes. H.C. OF ing at the residence of Mr. s st. There wasn large attendance of members and cuests present. Among the features cf tho even- Ing was a violin and pinno duet by Mr. ‘Thomas cheli and Miss Minnie Mitchell; a recitation yy Miss Blanche Hill; rending of one of Wilt Carleton’s poems by Miss Annie Bentley; bunne is rending ty Mr. Harry Keller, and a ber of solos. The subject for the evening's debate wan “Resolved, That travel is more beneficial to the mind ¢ reading.” The judges of the debate were Mr. H. Allen Ison, Dr. T. M. Baldwin and Mrs. D.M. Fisher. ‘The debate was decided in favor of the aflirmative. Among the guests pres- ent were Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen Ison, Mr. Mrs. T. M. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Ff Mrs. F. J. Billard, Mrs. Annie Hearne, Rev. Di and Mrs. E. D. Huntloy, Miss Jackson, Miss Helen Ryon, Mrs. Lather Brashears, Miss Katie Williains of Laurel, and Mr, and Mrs. ‘Carroll ‘Frost and Mr. Harry Frost of Rockvill —_— Barnctt and Leavitt's Cases. ‘The cases of Charles Barnett and William Leavitt, who came to Cuba on board the Competitor, and were captured after they had landed, has been -eferred to the au- thorities Madrid, and their decision is awaited at Havana before proceeding against the two Amerioans.