Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1896, Page 16

16 = THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1896-SIXTEEN PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. - Carroil Institute Hall, 10thr street between New York ivenue and K street northwest.> Carroll Institute Minstrels. Chevy Chase Park.—Music. Church of Our Father, 13th and L streets Literary and musical enter- Phonograph Company, 919 Perinsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhi- bition of the graphophone and kinetoscope. Dodge Mansion, 28th and Q streets north- west.—May festival, given by St. John’s Church Choir. E Street Baptist Church.—Lecture by Robt. J. Burdette on “The Story of Rollo.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—“The White Crook.” New National Theater.—Della Fox Opera Ccmpany in “The Little Trooper.” == EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Giymont and intermediate landings at a. and for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hal 2 Steamer Wakefield for Colorial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ————_ YOU'LL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED at the freshness und newness of your car- pets after we've cleaned them. Spots and stains remove 2. Thorp, 488 Maineav. “The Jewel! Ranges. Muddiman’ Norfolk and Housekeepers! Buy granulated, 51 cents. and Pacific Tea Co., : 1620 Lith st., 3104 M and all principal m sugar tcday. Best The Great Atlantic 1-503 Tth st., cor. E; .w., 815 Hi st. ne. Lightning red: — = FOR YOUR FRONT DOOR put up the Queen Anne Fancy Screen Door. 1206 Penna. ave. n.w. Beautiful, well made and wonderfully dur- able. Complete, with hinges, $1.25. Window Screens,‘ & Co., W6 Pa. ave. 's 10. Our make, 5c. = AREN'T YOU "MOST READY to have us paper your rooms? Ne time like the present. $2 up. 810 9th st. paki No more leaky vapor stoves. Buy the Dangl A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. SYRUPS, 20 FLAVORS, by G J. Mueller, whole- sale confectioner, 336 Pa. avé. n.w. Also headquarters for mint julep chewing gum. Telephone 1616. Prompt delivery. Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON, 1113 F st.n.w. light. J. H. Kuehling. cacn nian 1.00, $2.25, ete., guaran- » complete, $13, $14 and . A. Muddiman, 614 12th st. OW BALL Manufactured Electric fan: CITY AND DISTRICT. An Assignment. mment for the benefit of his cred- ftors has been mzde to Henry F. Woodard by Cyrus Mertz of lith street, a con- The assets are placed at_ about and the liabilities at about $66,580. sets include premises 2701-03-05 14th —_~—> ‘or Sale and Partition. A in equity has been filed by Carrie H. Golden against Maria E. Golden and othe praying for the sale and partition of lots 1 to 14, and 23 to 36, of “Chichester,” of the estate of the late Stephen M. Golden. Suit for Damages. The District was yesterday made the de- fendant in a suit filed by Esther C. Levy, who claims $21,000 damages, because of in- juries alleged to have been received the Sd of last March by fallirg over a pro- jecting water plug in front of premises 1208 Alt reet. Se Federation of Women’s Clubs. The District delegates to the Federation of Women’s Clubs will leave for Louisville next Monday afternoon. The biennial meet- ing of the General Federatien, representing will be held in that h instants. The of Columbia headquarters will be with the president, Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, at the Galt House. ——__. To See the Eclipse. The fac es now provided by the va- rious steamship compan'‘es make It possi- ble for a large number of people to see the €c August $ in a way that has hitherto n attainable. The st p Ohio of the American line will leave New York June 27 for a long cruise in England and northern Europe, and will be at Bodo, Norway, when the eclipse will ur, from which place the phenomenon vill be visible. he cruise is entirely for health a 1 pleasure. The arrangements in arge of Thos. Cook & Son, the tourist 2 pse of the sun not De Molay Com De Molay Mounted Commandery, Knights Templar, is making arrangements to spend Memorial day in Richmond. The excur- sion party will not be confined to members ef the commandery; other commanderies and the friends of members hate been and are being invited. A special vestibule Chesapeake and Ohio train has been chai tered: it is due to leave Washington at 1:35 pm. Friday, the 2th instant, stopping Lriefly at Alexandria to pick up a number of Alexandria Templars and ladies, end is expected to be in Richmond by 6 p.m. The return from Richmond will be at $ p.m. May 30, reaching this city about midnignt. ticket arrangements are all in the is of Dr. A. G. White, 1416 Pennsyi- vania avenue. — Senator Sherman Joins a McKinley Club. The West End McKinley Club met at their headquarters last night, with eighty mb2rs_ pres s F. Lucas pre- sided and made a rousing spe Major Stewart, chairman of the executive com- tee, reported as to arrangements to send a delegation to the St. Louis conven- tion. Sen: herman sent a letter accept- ing his election as honorary member, which created int enthusiasm. >— _ Gonzaga College Assessments. A petition was filed yesterday by the president and beard of directors of Gon- zaga College praying that the court set sessments made against part of square 622, from 189 to 1896. The itioners claim that under the act of 1sM4 the land in question is exempt from axation because it has not been used to secure an income. ee Marringe Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: Wm. E. Easthan and Nettie M. Lewin, both of Warren county, Vi Wm. F. Bortges and Sarah A. McIntire; Fred. Hershaupt and Elizabeth Rolf, both of Cum- beriand, Md.; Robt. J. Johnson and Mary Loma Luther F. Speer of this city and Myrta A. Raub of Bangor, Pa. —— ee Congress Heights office 631 Pa. ave.—Advt. Se $1.25 to Baltimore and Return via Pennsylvania Railrgad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday, May 2} and 24, and will be valid for return Passage until Monday, May 25. Good on y train.—Advt. ——__ One dollar will buy 100 ft. boards; we keep everything to build a house. Libbey & Co. —Advertisement. — The attention of investors ts called to the trustees’ sale of the twin three-story and basement brick dwellings Nos. 907 and 90) E street northwest, which takes place to- morrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See ad- * vertisement. ————__ Office desks and furniture at Latimer’s to- morrow at 10 o'clock, 1229 and 81 G street. Advertisement. —__ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. —— White pine stock boards, 12 inches wide, at $1.75, 100 ft. F.Libbey & Co.,6th st.& N.Y.ave, —Advertisement. _|AMONG -THE WORKINGMEN Business Dons ‘by the Osntral Labor Union. Will Not Indorse the Beer Boycott— Arranging for the Labor Day Celebration. ‘The Central Labor Union had last even- ing one of the most enthusiastic and best- attended meetings in its history, and a large amount of important business was transacted. President Milford Spohn oc- cupied the chair and Mr. Joseph L. Torrens was secretary. A letter was read from President Gom- pers, stating that he ‘was just in receipt of a letter from the general secretary of the Journeymen Tailors’ Unison of Amer- ica, Mr. John B. Lennon, in which he re- quested him to call the attention of the union to the fact that a number of tailors at Washington, D. C., have seceded and become suspended from the Journeymen Tailors’ Union of America and have or- ganized a so-called Independent Tailors’ Union. Of course such conduct,” said Mr. Gompers, “is reprehensible, and I feel con- fident will receive no countenance at your hands.” - A letter was also read from General Sec- retary Lennon requesting that the mem- bers of the Central Labor Union wouid give no support to the movement referred to in Mr. Gompers’ letter nor aid in any contest against the merchant tailors of Washington. The secretary was directed to inform Mr. Lenncn that his request would be complied with and also to make suitable acknowledgment to Mr. Gompers for his communication. = The delegates from the Cigar Makers’ Union laid before the bedy the draft of a bill prepared by them and which it is pro- posed to ask Congress to pass, imposing a penalty upon persons who without outhor- ity use the label of the Cigar Makers Union or any other trades using labels in the District of Columbia and the terri- tories. The bill was referred to the legis- lative committee. Labor Day. The Labor day committee reported hav- ing held a meeting Friday evening last, at which there were present representatives from the Building Trade Council and Cen- tral Labor Union only. The committee was continued, and Secretary Torrens was re- quested to communicate with the different trede unions represented in the central bedy and ask each to appoint a commitiee of five to meet in conference at an early day and arrange for the proper observance of Labor day. The committee was also in- structed to invite the several unions not yet represented in the central body to meet with the committee and participate in its Geliberations. The presence in the ante-room of the secretary of the Baltimore Brewery Work- ers’ Union was announced, and it was stated that he desired to address the body. A committee of three was appointed to confer with him. After a long conversa- tion with the visitor the committee report- ed to the union that the object of the call was to insict upon the Central Labor Union irdorsing the boycott of the local brewers, the secretary of the Baltimore union claim- ing that the latter were connected with the American Federation of Labor. He, how- ever, the committee said, admitted that his constituents were not affilated with the American Federation of Labor of the Dis- trict of Columbia, and would not renounce their allegiance to the Knights of Labor; also, further, that his principal object in wanting to make the speech was to try to force the Central Labor Union to indorse the beer boycott. WI! Not Recede. After discussing the report of the com- mittce a resolution was unanimously adopted “that tne Central Labor Union would not recede from its former action in reference to tke beer trouble, and that if Gambrinus Assembly could convince the Cc. L. U. that it was a legitimate trade or- ganization and would be chartered under the regulations of the A. F. of L. and raise the boycott the question of its admission would be duly considered by the central body.” ‘A resolution was unanimously adopted condemning the action of all trades or- izations in the District which have in- ed the high license movement and de- claring it to be the sense of the Central Labor Union that such a course was ex- ceeding the purposes and objects for which trades organizations are formed. The Steam Fitters reported having had a conference with the bosses and that they were awaiting a reply. Since the meeting of the union last week another boss had, they said, signed the contract in reference to the eight-hour day and his men returned to work. The Galvanized Iron and Cornice Work- ers reported that their organization had been expelled from the local federation and made a statement of the reasons therefor. The Tinners’ Asscciation, they said, refused to sign any agreement whatever with the brewers, for one of whom the work in question was being done, and were actively supporting the boycott; they had volun- tarily withdrawn from the Building Trades Council, and under the contract entered into with the Central Labor Union and the Building Trades Council Mr. Heurich was not justified in employing tinners, and, in fact, he refused to do so. While, however, he would not employ non-unicn men had not the Galvanized Iron and Cornice Work- ers taken the work, he would have sent to | Baltimore or New York for union tinners, and under these circumstances the Gal- vanized Iron and Cornice Workers took the contract. Mr. William Weber was elected city or- ganizer. The Labor Bureau. An interesting meeting of the directors of the labor bureau and workingmen’s library was held last evening at Working- men's Hall, No. 316 8th street northwest. Manager Maidens reported the receipt of a number of government publications of es- pecial interest to workingmen, and a vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to The Star for the gift of fifty magazines and pamphlets. A_committee consisting of President N. Cc. Sprague, Mrs. J. L. Monroe, Messrs. J. H. Thompson and J. K. Potter volunteered to serve as an agitation committee to visit all non-contributing associations and as- semblies, and endeavor to arouse an Inter- est in the bureau, and enlist their support, it being the desire of the officers to place the institution in such a position financially that it will not be necessary to rent the hall at all during the evening, and to keep it open for the especial entertainment of its supporters. A resolution was passed indorsing the anti-saloon agitation started by Mrs. Sara Spencer. A representative from the Steam and Hot Water Fitters made a speech, during which he paid a high tribute to the efforts end general good of the labor bureau, as well as its convenience while their craft ig on strike, and remarks along the same line were made by several other members. MOUNT PLEASANT Citizens’ Discuss the Extension of Sixteenth Street. At a special meeting of the Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Association held last evening the bill introduced in the Senate the 12th in- stant providing for the payment of dam- ages in the matter of the extension of 16th street was approved. The measure was discussed at some length, the result being that the following resolution, introduced by Judge F. L. Campbell, was adopted: “Resolved, That it Is the sense of this as- sociation that, while deeply regretting the hesitation of Congress to fully recognize the inconvenience to which the citizens of Mount Pleasant are being put by delay in providing for payments for property. in our midst, already condemned, or to be condemned, we at the same time strongly favor any measure which will even in part furnish the relief needed. We therefore favor Senate bill 3123, introduced May 12, up to and including section 2 of said bill." President J. W. Somerville announced that Secretary Exley and he would tender their resignations at the next regular meeting, and he hoped that the election would be largely attended. —.——__ White pine stock boards, 12 inches wide, at $1.75, 100 ft. F.Libbey & Co.,6th ji —Advertisement. a See MORTON CADETS HOME. The Victorious Guard: an Ovation. The return of the victorious Morton Ca- dets last evening from Savannah was the occasion of a generous turnout of their friends and of the military organizations who were not represented in the big drill, but who were only too glad to do honor to the boys who had done so well on the drill field. The ovation was somewhat damped by the big storm earlier in the evening, but this was more than made up for by the illumination occasioned by the big fire. The latter also had the effect of crowding the streets with people from all sections of the city, who had come down to find out the reason for the brilliant glow on the heavens, and had stayed to watch the ef- forts of the firemen. When the sound of music reached their ears above the din of the conflagration thousands left for the avenue, and cheered the soldier boys hear- tily. it was about 9:40 o’clock when the train rolled into the station and deposited its load of proud and happy soldiers. They were tired out by their experiences of the last week, but there was a bright smile on every face. Capt. Shilling was of course the hero of the hour, and scores of friends rushed up to shake him by the -hand and slap him on the back. On the platform there was a bevy of pretty girls, and when the Mortons Hned out of the train they stepped up and pinned a big red rose on each young soldier. From then on all the way the armory the route of the Mortons was ‘one long ova~ tion. They were greeted with cheers and fireworks, and made an imposing array as they marched up the avenue. At lth street the Light Infantry, who had turned out in honor of the cadets, dropped out of line and reviewed the cadets. The Henderson Drum Corps led the procession. Then came the first battalion, consisting of four com- panies of the Washington Light Infantry, under Capt. John Miller; the Corcoran Ca- dets, Capt. Edwards; the National Rifles, Capt. Oyster; the National Fencibles, Capt. Domer, headed by the Canton Potomac Field Band; the fifth battalion, four com- panies, Maj. Suess, preceded by the Victor Drum Corps; the cycle corps, D. C. N. G., unmounted, Capt. Sam. Wiggin; company D, third battalion, Lieut. F. T. Stubbs; the Fourth Artillery Band, the Morton stay-at- homes, in command of Thorne Blandy, and the victorious Morton Cadet drill téam bringing up the rear. The returning victors wore their fatigue uniforms. There were no set ceremonies at the armory, but as soon as the boys had doffed their uniforms they left for their various homes. The public will have an opportunity to at- test their appreciation of the work of the Morton Cadets and also to witness an exhi- bition of how the drill team won the cham- pionship of the United States at Savannah at a testimonial reception to be tendered the company Friday evening next at Al- len’s Grand Opera House. The program will include a number of entertaining and artistic vaudeville specialties, opening with an introductory overture by the Mt. Pleas- ant Field Band, which was one of the fea- tures of Savannah's May week, and which was at the command of the Morton Cadets during the drill. The leading attraction will be the drill of the company. The boys, so far as the size of the stage will permit, will execute the maneuvers gone through on the drill field in the Gecrgia city. AMUSEMENTS. en Receive National Theater.—The Little Trooper” was presented by the Della Fox company last evening with a spirit that caught the audience early in the engagement and held it till the curtain went down. Miss Fox as Clairette was as bright and chic as ever. Miss Villa Knox and Miss Uart as Ma- thilde and Octavie were In good voice. First of all in the genuine comedy spirit was Jef- ferson D'Angelis as Gibard. There isn’t any debating the point that Mr. D’Angelis is one of the best lyric comedians on the stage, and he doesn't have to sing a great deal, either. All the others in the cast play- ed right up to high standard and the chorus seemed to have more pretty girls in it than on other nights. Encores were plenty, and one floral tribute went up to the star. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater. Manager Ker- nan has ended his regular season with a first-class burlesque show, entitled “The White Crook.” It is one of the most amus ing and entertaining performances given this season, and the large audience present testified its appreciation by frequent ap- plause. The performance opened last night with a musical skit entitled “A Royal Reception at Monte Carlo.” The cast in- cluded a number of pretty maidens, who contributed materially during the evening to the success of the entertainment. Kitty Howard and Ida Earl sang a number of new songs and cracked some new jokes. Miss Nellie Franklyn sang some new popu- lar songs and a colored quartet had no trouble singing itself into favor. Sanford and Lee, the kings of Erin, contributed a Hibernian sketch that was meritorious. “The White Crook,” a burlesque of merit, closed the entertainment. The Burdette Lecture.—The entertain- ment course of the E Street Baptist Church closes this evening with a lecture by Robert J. Burdette, the famous humorist, his sub- ject being “The Story of Rollo.” This is his latest and is sald to be his best lecture. Mr. Burdette has been so long before the public as a writer and speaker that he is the best known, as well as the most popu- lar, lecturer on the platform today. He numbers among his personal acquaintances many of the prominent people in social and political life here, and will no doubt be greeted by a large and distinguished audi- ence. Mr. Burdette’s lectures are always refined, as well as entertaining. He never descends to buffoonery, and yet he succeeds in producing more laughter,to the minute than can be caused by any other enter- tainer before the public, and withal he is not without his serious side, injecting bits ef pathos and logic into his’ discourses which are enhanced by their setting of sparkling humor. Carroll Institute.—Last night the Carroll Institute Minstrels gave a performance at the institute hall for the benefit of the peor of St. Patrick’s ish. The per- formance was fully up to the high standard that this excellent amateur organization has s2t for itself, and the different songs and acts were all heartily applauded, and many were obliged to be repeated. The entertainment will be given again tonight and the attendance should completely ‘fill the hall. Sousa is Coming.—The votaries of the “March King’ and his music—and, best of all, his superb band—will hear with satis- faction the news that his farewell concert of the present season will be given in Washington on Sunday evening, May 24, at the Lafayette Square Theater. Perhaps the greatest charm of the Sousa concerts is the variety of the selections and musical effcrts which characterize them. Sousa recognizes, as few leaders besides Gilmore have, the virtue of variety, and does not consider it inconsistent with his character as a musical caterer to follow up the heavy courses of harmony with light confections of merry and foot-stirring melody. At one moment he is in the midst of a Wagner overture or a Schubert symphony, and the next he is rollicking in a lively plantation dance or one of his own inspiriting and in- imitable marches. In this way he varies the moods and emotions of his hearers, causing them literally to laugh and cry in turns, but neither long. But whatever he does he does with perfection and finish, and that easy self poise which is the mark of a master. That Sousa thoroughly com- prehends and dominates the situation is apparent in his every movement, and his audience no less than Fis musicians take the cue from their leader and resign them- selves to the luxury of absolute content and enjoyment, unmarred by apprehension for the result. ——.__. National Union. The reguler meeting of Potomac Council, No. 208, National Union, was held Satur- day night at Scottish Rite Hall, Lewis H. Lanman presiding. Four candidates were initiated, and twenty-four applications were received. The committee on the annual excursion to be held at Marshall Hall in June reported that they have perfected all arrangements, and promise an enjoyable time to all who may accompany them down the river on that occasion. Under the head of the good of the order Fred Whitcomb, treasurer of Government Printing Office Council, made a short address on the cere- monies of initiation, after which the coun- cil adjourned in due form. —_—.—__ For Divorce. Katie E. Cox, through Attorney Alex- ander H. Bell, has filed a petition for di- verce from Richard N. Cox. FOR THE’ CHAMPIONSHIP Competitive Drill tof the High School Gbdete. Banner Occasion: for the Youngs Soldiers—Ordez-of Drill, Prizes and Judges. ‘With the possible<exception of the final June street parade, exhibition drill and dress parade of the regiment of High School Cadets therd is no occasion which arouses the enthusiasm and the interest of the pupils of the-High Schools to the extent that does the competitive drill be- tween the companies of the organization. This drill occurs today and tomorrow at National Park, and from all indications will be one of the most successful the regi- ment has ever known. While all the accommodations for seating at the park will not be available, suificient ckairs will be provided to satisfy the wants of the spectators, the shady bleachers and grand stand being finished and ready for use. Today 1s second battalion day, and tomorrow the first battalion will try for the trophy, the winner to be announced at a regimental dress parade to take place immediately after the proceedings tomor- Tow. The eight companies in the regiment have been drilling for some time in an- ticipation of the event, and, of course, each one is confident of its ability to carry eff the honors. The drill of the High School boys is always an excellent one, and this year the companies have reacned a standard far beyond the expectations of the instructors at the beginning of the season. The drill will take place at 4 o’clock, but the grounds will be thrown open at 2:30. ‘This will enable all to secure seats and prevent the crowding which has been a feature of nearly all of the previous drills of the organization. As each com- pany will probably require forty-five min- utes to complete the program It will be nearly 7 o'clock before the whole drill is finished. No company but the winner is to be announced, as has been the custom for several years, the announcement of the second company having a tendency to arouse Cissatisfaction among the boys. The judges of the competition will be Captain Chase and Lieutenants Heiner and Gilmore, all of the regular army, Captain Chase having judged the drills for a num- ber of years, his manner and habit of making decisions being familiar to all who have witnessed the contests in past years. The Diferent Drills. Of course, the audience will consist for the most part of High School girls, each of whom will cheer for her favorite company. ‘There will be groups of rooters for each of the eight commands, and there will be flags, ribbons and company colors galore. The bleachers will contain a mass of humanity that will root more enthusiasti- cally than the daily base ball audience, and when the announcement of the judges is made tomorrow evening hundreds will be happy and thousands mournful. It is quite likely that the enthusiasm today will be of a more demonstrative nature than that tomorrow, for the second battalion, consist- Ing of the companies from the Eastern, Western and Business High Schoois, will face the judges. The: first battalion, includ- ing the four companics at the Central School, draw their support, of course, all from the same building, and consequently the enthusiasm is divided. The program to be followed, the condi- tion of each of the eempanies ‘and the ex- pectaticns of the captains have heretofore been stated in The Star. The companies this afternoon will take the field in the following orde Company G, Capt. William: Eastern High School;’ company E, Capt. Ferree, Business High School; company F, Capt. Hurst, Eastern High School, and company H, Capt. Berry, Western High School. The crder of drill tomerrow will be: Company A, Capt. Von Bayer; company D, Capt. Hoge; company B, Capt. Daniel, and com: pany C, Capt. Hoover. WillAttend, In addition to the: coveted High School prize banncr, the captaifi of the winning company will be presented with the costly diamond-studded medal presented to the regiment by Capt. Allison Nailor. A large number of prominent persons have accept- ed Invitations to attend the drill. The list includes Assistant Secretary of War Dee, the District Commissioners, Gen. Nelson A. Miles and staff, Col. John M. Wilson, Adjt. Gen. Ruggles, Gen. J.C. Breckinridge, Judge Advocate General Lieber, Gen. Rich- ard N. Bacheider, Gen. M. R. Morgan, Gen. G.N. Sternberg, Gen. F. H. Stanton, Gen. W. P. Craighill, Gen. D. W. Flagler, Gen. A. W. Greely, Col. Fred. C. Ainsworth, Col. Gordon, Gen.’ Aibert Ordway and staff, Col. Cecil Clay, Col. William G. Moore, Maj. Morrison, Col. Gilmore, Col. Babcock, Gen. Vincent, Maj. Hall, Lieut. Williams, Lieut. Reichman, Lieut. Brown, Principal F., L. Cardoza, Mr. J. W. Whelpiey, Dr. D.” H. Hazen, Mr. A. H. Witmer, Superintendent of Schools Powell, Commissioner J. W. Ress, Commissioner George Truesdell, Commissioner Charles ¥. Powell, President Nick Young, Mr. J. Earl Wagner, Se: tary William Tindall, Capt. Aliison’ N. Auditor Petty, Dr. William C. Wood rd, the Chinese minister, the Corean minister, six Corean students froin the legation, and. many others prominent in official circles. Mr. H. C. Metcalf Appointed Axsixtant Secretary to Su do Mr. Harris, Hermon C. Metcalf has been appointed assistant secretary of the Young Men's Cbristian, Association to succeed D. Fulton Harris, whose resignation was accepted recently. This action was taken at a meeting of the board of the directors of the association held last night in their temporary rooms in the Lenman building. Mr. Metcalf is an active member of the Gurley’ Memorial Church of this city and is also secretary of the District of Co- lumbia Christian Endeavor Union, besides holding pcsitions of trust and importance in connection with the arrangements for the approaching Christian Endeavor con- vention, His appointmert is regarded as a particularly good one, the duties of his new office being specially congenial to his tastes and abilities. -It is believed that Mr. Metcalf will prove a valuable assistant to Mr. Multer in the enterprise that is ab- sorbing the interest of every officer and member of the Y. M. C. A.—the building of a new home for the association commen- surate* with its position and influence in the capital city of this republic. ——..{.—__ 100 ft. boards, $1; any length you want. F. Libbey & Co., 6th and N.Y.av.—Ad. ——_——__ Printing Plant. Owing to the large cost incident to a printing plant, the Commissioners have recommended adverse action upon the bill to establish a District printing office. The property clerk of the District made an es- timate of the amount required to maintain and set up a plant,.and the Commissioners do not believe the ‘District could properly take care of one, The talk of the towm— Booth’s ‘“Hyomei,”’ the new and wonderful Australian Air’ treatment of Asthma, Cutairh, Hay Fever, ete. “Cures by Inhalation.”’ At all druggists, $1.00, or at office. Con- sultation free. Ser for free pamphlet. R. T. BOOTH, 23 East 20th st., New York. Warhington office, Room 56, Washington Loan and ‘Trust bldg., cor. 9th and F sts. J. H. FITCH, Manager. 1 LOSSES SS GS GGT IOOSOOEPIOORG ‘Luxuriant Hair Is produced by the CUTICURA REMEDIES when all others fail. They cleanse the ecalp of irri- tating, scaly, crusted and blotchy humors, stimulate the hair follicles and destrcy microscopic insects which feed on the hair, and hence succeed when the best physicians and all other remedies fail. | Sola throughout the world. “Dry Bronchitis, —<——— MASONS DO HIM HONOR. De Molay Commandery Will Act as Escort at Mr. Stephens’ Funeral. Grand Master of Knights Templar W. La Rue Thomas of Maysville, Ky., is expected to attend the funeral of Mr. L. G, Stephens, which takes place tomorrow afternéon at 4 o'clock from the home of Mr. Stephens’ daughter, Mrs. W. F. Hart, 500 A street Southeast. The Grand R. A. Chapter and De Molay Mounted Commandery, Knights Templar, will act as funeral escort, the Sixth Cavalry Mounted Band furnishing the music. A large attendance of the Free Masons of the District will attend in honor of one who had for so many years held high and important positions in their organiza- tion. Mr. Stephens was a charter member of De Molay Commandery and for twenty- wo years its recorder. All the Masonic bodies will assemble at Masonic Temple at 3p. m. —_-___ ANXIOUS SALESMEN, Fears That They Will Lose Two Half Holidays. The salesmen in the retail stores of this city are just now in a state of anxiety con- cerning the question as to whether they will be accorded the usual half holidays on Decoration day and July 4 of this year. It has been the custom of nearly all retail houses to close at noon on national holi- days, but it so happens that several of those holidays fall, this year on Saturday, which in many lines of trade is regarded as the principal business day of the week. Inasmuch as Washington's birthday fell on Saturday, and the clerks were denied the usual half day, many of them fear the same course may be pursued on May 30 and July 4. Others, again, argue that as February 22 has never been regarded as more than a minor holiday, at best, it nced not furnisa a precedent for the other and more gener- ally observed holidays. Speaking to a Star reporter, one of the most prominent cloth- ing salesmen in the city said: “I do not share in the general fear upon this point. I regard the proprietors of the leading es- tablishments in our line as far too patriotic and pubife spirited, far too considerate of their own standing in the eyes of the com- munity, as well as the rights of their em- ployes. as citizens, to let a few paltry dol- lars stand in the way of the proper ob- servance of these patriotic occasions. They know as well as we that America has a less number of national holidays than any other civilized country in the world, and they also know the paucity of holidays in our country 1s but an inherited habit, con- tracted in the early days of the republic, when we had a continent to subdue and nation to build, which called for a continu- y of labor which present conditions ren- entirely unnecessary, uncalled for and sether unwise. I still think the princi- pal merchants of our city are too patriotic to barter their and our patriotic impuls for the infinitesimal gains of six hours’ labor.”” — ee Mins Stevens’ May Ball. The third annual May ball of the pupils of Miss Clara Stevens was given last even- ing at National Rifles’ Armory before a large and appreciative audience. The grand entree, which took place at 7:30, was an extremely unique and pretty feature. Miss Estelle Shelten made a graceful Queen of May, while Miss Ruby King was the Queen of Dancing. An entree of fairies and one of flowers were pleasing and the costumes end different colored lights made an at- tractive scene. The program proper em- braced thirty-nine numbers, including group dances, which were all good, while the solo numbers were worthy of note. The oriental flower ballet, coquette dance, Swedish dance, dance of the seasons, foresters’ reel and dance cf the jesters, together with the galety girls, were excellently rendered. Those who rendered solo and duet dances were Miss Laura Smithson, Miss Mabel Ellis, Master Norman, Annie Hobbs, Mamie Dugan, Miss Edith Saunders, Miss Erma King, Master Vernon Seitz, Bertha Whal- ley, Miss Leila Hodgkins, Miss Bessie Riker, Miss Rosalie Chesley, Lillie and Ethel Earnshaw, Miss Bessie Otterback, Miss Ruth Huskinson, Miss Earnestine Frank, Miss Ruby King, Willie Forsythe, Daphne Thompson, Miss Mabel Thompson, Miss Lucy Ashby, Master Frank Norton, Willie Hart, Miss Maggie Divver, Irere Crutchet, Miss Margie Ourand, lie Nicholson, Miss Marion Connors, Adelaide McKenzie, Willie Crutchet, Miss Helen McNemin, Master Albert Draper and Willie Campbell. — For Admission to the Bar. The Court In General Term has ap- pointed Hugh T. Taggart, Leigh Robinson, Wm. Stone Abert, John C. Heald, Wm. A. McKenney, Wm. H. Dennis and Clarence A. Brandenberg a committee to conduct the examination during the ensuing year of applicants for admission te the bar of the District Supreme Court. etoctoeorentntetetetetetetnceet } ROYAL Serene s | BAKING } osotsess ‘POWDER. a = Absolutely Pure. 4 é A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in lexvening strength. —Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., CITY ITEMS. Sugar Down—Best Granulated, 5 1-2¢. Our Thea-Nectar makes the best iced tea in the world. Equals $1 tea elsewhere, 6vc. per pound and a special present with every pound. Our 50)-cent mixed tea can’t be beat for 70 cents elsewhere. Fine Coffees, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 88 and 40 cents. The Great At- lantic’ und Pacific Tea Co. Main store, 501- 503 7th street, n.w. cor. E st.; branches, 1620 14th street n.w.; 2104 M street, George- town; 815 H street'n.e., and all ‘principal markets. my19-tu,th,s ul Fir Fir Fire! Do not wait for the next conflagration be- fore you insure your real and personal prop- erty against fire, but protect your property at once with a policy in the Corcoran Fire Insurance Company, 604 11th street. L. R. Peak, Secretary. Chas. A. James, Presi- dent. my19-2 oa Lanterns, Paper Napkins, Favors—Gould’s. my19-5t* A Quick, Cool Way to Cook is on an Oil or Gas Stove. Much less trouble --lots cheaper—than coal stoves. We have the largest line in South Washington, and priced lowest, too. BARKER, 7th & D s.w.1 Best Paints, Stains and Hard Oil. 1804 7th. myl8-3t _————— Not Every Dealer Can Serve pure Kennebec Ice. The INDEPENDENT ICE CO. can, and always do, serve it. All their ice is harvested on their own icefields cn the Kennebec river. Prompt delivery and lowest rates assured. Order from driv- ers or at offices, 910 Pa. ave.—3108 Water st. it ———— Rockbridge Rye, Finest Made, $4 per gal.; $1 quart bottle; 50c. pint; 25e. sample bottle. LYNCH'S, 404 9th st.’ n.w. fe25-tu&stt = RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf No Finer Beers in the Country than “Faust” and “White Label.” They were prize winners at the World's Fair. If you want them at home, drop postal. An- hevser-Busch Brewing Asso., Ist & Va. av. it ———— Young & Co.'s Safety Fluid and Oil. 1804 7th. my18-3t —————— Fine Rugs Made of Old Carpets. Save your old carpets instead of giving or throwing them away. We make them into finest Turkish or Persian Rugs.Wagon calls. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631-5 Mass.av. it Paint Stock and Oil Route below cost. 1804 7th st. myl8-3t AFFAIRS -iN-- GEORGETOWN Young People Dance Merrily at » May Ball. Local Notes of Importance From Across Rock Creek Told in Brief Paragraphs. ‘The second annual May ball of the Misses Dale Dancing School took place last even- ing at Masonic Hall, on 42d street. It was @ very successful event, there being a large crowd present. During the regular dances of the evening there were a number of ex- hibittons of fancy dancing. The skirt dance Was given prettily by little Miss Florence Dale end Marie Dove. The “couquette dance” was rendered by Miss Doris Dale snd Miss Carrie Dove. The Irish jig was danced by Misses Florence Dale and Lillie Weber, and in response to a hearty encore the two danced the Highland fling. Wanted at Hagerstown. Andrew Shelton was arrested yesterday while walking in “Boston” and taken to the station, where he was held for the Maryland authorities. Shelton is a boat- man on the canal, and had just reached town when he was arrested. He was ar- rested some time ago and convicted on a charge of stealing chickens. He was con- fined in the jail at Hagerstown, Md., to serve out his sentence, but last March Shelton end another prisoner made a daring attack on the keeper of the jail and suc- ceeded in escaping. The Hagerstown au- thorities were notified of the arrest, and Deputy Sheriff Young came on and escorted the fugitive back to prison. Commencement Exercines. The commencement exercises this even- ing at Linthicum Institute will be lacking scmewhat in pleasure to the scholars on account of the serious and perhaps fatal accident which befell Carl Davis, one of the brightest and most popular boys of the school, who was to have taken part this evening. He was to take one of the lead- ing parts in the closing comedy on the pro- gram, entitled “An Ambitious Father on All at Coventry.” He took the part of Bramble, an ambitious and political indi- vidual, with a marriageable daughter. Funeral of Mrs. Darne. Mrs. Mary Darne died Saturday after- noon at 3:30 at the residerce of her son-in- law, Mr. William A. Hetchins, at 3113 M street. The deceased was the widow of Capt. Robert B. Derne of Virginia, who was formerly a well-known resident of this section of the city. The funeral was held this cfterrcon at 4 o'clock from the late residence, the interment being at Oak Hill cemetery. Notes, In the absence of Rev. Dr. Patch, pastor of Gunton Memorial Chapel, Rev. Dr. Alex- ander, pastor of the West Street Presby- terian Church, will officiate at the funeral of Capt. Cash, which will be held at 4:30 this afternoon. Mr. William Riley returned Saturday to Indian Territory to resume his work under the geological survey. William H. Manogue has sold to John Curtin parts of lots 111 and 112 of square i241, and lots 34 and 37 of block The property is subject to a deed of trust, but the consideration of the transfer is un- named. ‘The West Washington M. E. Mission will give a lawn party this evening at 1523 32d Street. Silver Star Lodge of Good Templars will hold a public rally meeting this evening at their headquarters in Tenleytown. ScCoTT’s EMULSION is the food for all poorly nourished people; for thin babics and children; for those who are run down and weak and tired. It prevents con- sumption and cures coughs and colds by nourishing the system, making new lung tissue and supplying strength. 50c. and $1, at all drug- gists. AMUSEMENTS. CARROLL INSTITUTE HALL, 16th st. near K n.w. Carroll Institute Minstrels TONIGHT, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR OF ST. PAT- RICK'S PARISH, 2% CENTS. THE FAMOl White Crook EXTRAVAGANZA COMPANY. ‘The 20th Centary $10.000 Production, RA! ALL TODAY. WASHINGTON AT LOUISVILLE. Game called at 4:39. PEERLESS 60 EMINENT MUSIC . 50. JOHN PHILIP SOUSA, Conductor. A Miss MINNIE TRAC’ SOPRANO. Mile. JEANNE FRANKS. -VIOLINIST Mr, ARTHUR PRYOR. Prices 25c., 50e. SEATS ON SALE THURSDAY NATIUNAL—TONIGE TS: Matince Saturday at 2. SUMMER PRICES, $1.00, 75e., 50c., 25e. Last Week of tho Famous Della Fox Comic Opera Company In the Brilliant Comic Opera, “The Little Trooper,” With all the original cast, scenery, effects, ete. Next Week—“HER BROTHER BOB.” my18-tf Strawberry Festival! and Supper at St. Alban’s Church, Tennallytown Road, Wednesday and Thursday, May 20 and 21, From 4 to 10 p.m. Bring your friends and spend eee evening. ADMISSION FREI my18-3t Take Tennaliytown Electric Cars, MISS SARAH WILLARD HOWE'S FIRST GRAND EXHIBITION AND MAY BALL t BROOKLAND HALL, BROOKLAND, D. C., FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1896. Grand Enteance at 7:30. General Dancirg after the Exhibition. Admissicn, 25 cent: my16-Ft TROMBONE $1.00. my18-6t THE QUEEN OF COMIC OPERA, iil. SELL'S Greatest Success, THE SOKCERER, NA- TIONAL RI . TUESDAY and’ FRI- DAY EVENL Sale by Monday at Sa F. Berved seats, 50c. my16-3t THE GREATEST OF HUMORISTS, Robert J. Burdette, WILL LECTURE TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 19. Subject—""The Story of Rotlo” ( EB STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Tickets, inclading reserved seats, 30 cents, Sale at Droon s, 025 Pa. a wy ld-3t CAPITAL RIDING PARK. UOME OF THR New ante Electric lighted. , A xer intrctrs, LADIES’ Gre, *™ BICYCLE. Oldest Cycle Resort in city. 14th st. and New York ave. Complimentary lessons to lodies. Office within and 14: N.Y. ave. Tickets, 50c.; three, $1. five, $1.50; guaran- teed, §3.00; practice’ rides, 25c. Lady visitors Welcome. Open nights and all day. my13-14d OT ESOSESSEESSSSESESESESEOOOOS That Tired Fecling {8 a sure tndication that your blood is impure and unable to sup- ply strength and vitality. Hence you are Tired Have no appetite, are nervous and cannot sleep well. Purify your blood by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, and you will be Feelin As though you had literally been given new life. It will parify your blood and com- pletely cure that tired feeling. Hood’s LLLLLODEDIROCO LIPID OG? C0 DOPOS OS POO ESI OOS OG OD °° = Sarsaparilla ¢ Is the One Trae Blood Porifer. AM ar iste, $1 3 ¢Hood’s Pills fi. "tecnn Be bn THPOUSEHSOVODRDSO OSS +teee AMUSEMENTS. Hear Della Fox SS a 5 cents eae Penn Parlors 919 Pa. Avenue. myld 24 Chevy Chase. Chevy Chase Lake and the beautiful grove bor- dering its banks is the ideal place to spen? a few hours each @ay during the summer months. The grounds are kept clean and perfect order Ix matn- tained. A delightful place to take your children for a Gay's oating to roam In the woods surround- ing the lake shore. Accommodations are made for plenic parties, and no better place can ve found for the p Donch's Band will play every evening the summer from 8 until 10 o'clock. Pleasure boats for bire on the lake at all tines, Take cars of the Capital Traction Company. my1-3m,28 METROPOLITAN 12th et. now, e. during TING LIBRARY ations ax Foor American and foreign m sk ingle subscription, 1 year, $5.00; 1 For particulars as ‘to ciub rates, & LIBRARY. Miss HALE, Manager. 1 MRIA ARANEMY The One of the sights of Wasnington. ©) for. Competent Music every evening. HART BiITEAIN. Mer. on a 12,000-ft. Charges small. strects. 4. FIRST REPUBLICAN RAULY OF BY THE EXCURSION TO MARSHALL 1896 RA. WEDNESDAY EVE ING, MAY 20, 1896. Addresses will be delivered by the Hon. J. P. DOLLIVER of Towa, Hon. JNO. F. LACEY of Towa, Hon. A. M. HARDY of Indiana and Dr. A, P. FARDON of New Jersey. Boat leaves wharf at 6:39 p.m. TICKETS, 50 CTS. ALL ARE INVIT! Good music, good speaking and good time my! o2t CHESAPE <P POTOMAC NIAL BEACH LID 30). LAI : the river. chestra, large deck for dancing. ONLY ALLOWED TO LAND AT THE HYrEeL, ©ur large carrying capacity enadles and clibs charter rates LOW! ANY OTHER LINE. Apply at Geaeral Offices, Kellogg built CoOL 3EST AND Fine VESSEL DOCK. F OUR FATHER, Cor. n.w.—A site Planked Shad At Marshall Hall. Every Day During May. a High eenes peg pam turning, arrives at Wasilagton 6 p.m. ‘ FARE, DINNER ER” wil RCUND TRIP, 2, ival « all & boat, uM € liail 1 dinner 7th st, r charter or sp ‘at office of the compas Steamer ‘Chas. Maczlester’ To Mount Vernon, TOMB OF WASHINGTON. DAILY, TIT SUNDAY e city at RIP, 0c, Admission to groun gant Cafe on stamer. my1s-400 L. BUENA VIST. will make regular trins eve _inclusi Re BLAKE, mn tri st. op tin R BARTHOL tueluding Si M POR CHA 5. Row boat AY, ring INO, CUMBE! a dN. H. ave. nw. 5 EUROPE, STARTING END d select party, condncted by d illard. ARD HO0L OF LANGUAGES, 1023 _ aw. my2-Im te ae is ae Colonial Beach Excursions. ” Palace Steamer “Jane Moseley Season Commences Saturday, May 30. Books now open and churches, Sunday schools all bona fide socicties may secure select ds Terms amazingly low for delightful all-day excurs sions on the beautiful Potomac. Cffice. No. 619 Penna. ave. N. & W. Steamboat Co. Every day to the year for Fortress Monroe, Nortolk, Newport News and all poits south by the superb powerful steel teamers Newport News,” “‘Norfolk’ Vashing- apl3tt and daily, on the following schedule ton, Southisan Ly. Washington, Ly. Alexand: Ar. Ft. Monroe. Ar. Norfolk.....7:3 4r. Portsmouth.8:00 a.m. Ar. Washingt Visitors to Chamberlin's new | Hygeia,” and Virginia Beach will # most attractive route, insuring a cuinfortable Pight's rest. Large and luxurious rooms heated by steam and fitted throughout with electric lights. Din i Northba 1421 Pennsyl- ticket office, corner w York avenue, and on boa: time table, map, ete, 2a other Information desired will be ture ton to the undersigned at the Any nishod om application to thew igned compaus’s wharf, foot of 7th st., Was! D. b. Telephane No. 750. eae 4Jal1-404 JNO. CALLAHAN, General Manager,