Evening Star Newspaper, May 26, 1896, Page 16

16 ————— ——————————————————————— THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1896-SIXTEEN PAGES. ——_———— LOCAL MENTIO. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘Academy of Music.—Testimonial benefit to Elsie Lower. Carroll Institute Hall, 912 10th street northwest.—Annual May carnival and ball, given by the pupils of Prof. E. T. Davison. Church of Our Father, 13th and E streets northwest.—Lecture by Rev. A. G. Rogers ‘on “Ben Hur,” for the benefit of the families of deceased firemen. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the graphophone and kinetoscope. Metzerott Music Hall.—Lecture by Gen. O. O. Howard en “Warfare of the Future.” National Rifles’ Hall.—Comic opera, “The Sorcerer,” for the benefit of the Corcoran Cadets. New National Theater—Miss Mary San- ders in “Her Brother Bob. Residence of Miss Little, Columbia road and 19th street.—Garden Fete for the bene- fit of St. Margaret's Church. St. Alban’s Church, Tenleytown road.— Strawberry festival and supper. a EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10'a.m., and fo®Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at p.m. Steamer Wakefiefd for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. — YOUR HOME FLY-PROOF. eens before the flies come in swarms. Window Screens to fit any size window—no center bars Sereen Doors, complete, Qc. &31. Carter & Co.,605 Pa. av. AS MRS. JONES DID! vith our new, S10 9th st. MAKE Put up DO Have us pz stylish pape up. NOLTE, ntered the store of Daniel 1 street southwest, si jay morning, and stole one of the three chil- dren of the late Tenia Steinberger, has applied for letters of administration om the estate, CARP INSURED against fire, i le we're cleaning them. We either return arpets, as fresh and bright as ew, or their full ¢ in cash. Wagon M. R. THORP, 488 Maine ave. s.w. Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON, 1113 F st.n.w. WE TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION against ng or injuring carpets while in cur care. Our building is absolutely fire- proof.We insure ca Say st loss by fire. Empire Carpet Cleaning W 1-5 Mass.av. colored, who lives in the arres t night by Po- in, ind her standing r smoking a cigarette. She was itm! ret corn in conversation with a man at the| of her arrest. Today she was sent down for ninety days as a vagrant. ee a 30c., $1.00, $2.25, ete, guaran- complete, $ $14 and A. Muddiman, 614 12th st. Gas Stoves, Gas Ra son. C mine. — Judge Hagner has granted ¢ Rer a divorce from Robert ner on the ground of desertion. Mrs. Turner was also granted permission to resume her maiden mame of Adam: arlotte Tur- Gas the cheapest fuel If you use one of our Imp. ‘oves or Ranges. A. Y'S SONS, 718 7th n.w. “The Jewel’ also “The Peerless” Gas Ranges. Muddiman’s, 4 12th st. bet. F& G. CITY AND DISTRICT. Funcral of Policeman Breen. The funeral of Policeman Michael Breen, whese life was ended in the river mcrning, as published in yesterd took place from his late residence, on U street, this afternoon. There was no de- tail of policemen made to attend the fune- ral. This ed at tke request of the family as their desire to ha the f as quiet and private as pos: ble. $ cted from the offic fil t, in which the deceased had done daty for so many years. —— Death of Mrs. V. M. Johnson. The many friends of Mrs. M. Johnson, formerly this c! but for several onths a’ resident of California, will be d by the news of her tragic death San Francisco, April 29. Mrs. Johnson was the wife of Col. V. M. Johnson, special examiner of pensions. and daughter of the ate Townsend McVeigh of Loudoun county, Va. On the evening of April 24, while crossing a street near her home, an electric cer, without fender, struck Mrs. Johnson and dragged her for several feet before it cculd be stopped. Her body had to be re- moved from beneath the car by pieces of lumber. Upon examination it was found that her right leg was broken and other in- juries sustained. After suffering intense- ly for several days, she succumbed to the shock and died. gs Civic Center. A meeting of the council of the Civic Center was held yesterday afternoon, and several topics of interest were discussed. Rev. Dr. S. M. Newman occupied the chair. Miss Alice Fletcher brought up the matter of organizing the school children into bands for the protection of rublic parks and places of interest from acts of vandal- ism, and was authorized to communicate with the superintendent of schools on the subject. Miss Hosmer spoke of the pro- priety of providing receptacles for waste paper at street corners, and will address the Commissioners on the question. An abstract on course of legislation for cheaper gas was read by Prof. J. M. Greg- ory, and the council deiermined by Tesolu- tion to continue its agitation for cheaper light and f Senate bill 2521, requiring compulsory sewer connections, was com- ded, and while no definite actioa was n, discussion was had on the sugges- that railway contributions for the care of streets should be increased. Congress Heights office 631 Pa. ave.—Advt. ee Our Prices on Sugar Not Governed by the Trust. Franklin brand best granulated sugar, 5% cents per pound. If you pay more you are simply helping the combine against you. Reeves, Pole & Co., Grocers, Roasters of Coffee and Manufacturers of Fine Confee- tions, 1209 F st. n.w.—Advt. White pine stock boards, 12 inches wide, at $1.75, 100 ft. F.Libbey & Co.,6th st.& N.Y.ave, Advertisement. ——— New Train to the West via Pennsyl- ia Railroad. The passenger department of the Penn- sylvania railroad announces a new train for the west, leaving Washington at 7:50 a.m., affording a daylight ride between Washing- ton and Pittsburg and connecting at that point with sleepers to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville and Cincinnati.—Advt. — $8.00 to Pittsburg and Return. The B. and O. R. R. Co. will sell excur- ion tickets from all points on its lines east of the Ohio river, May 24 to 26, in- elusive, valid for return trip until May 30. The round-trip rate from Washington, D. C., will be $8, and correspondingly ‘low Fates from other stations. Tne B. and O. maintains a double daily service of fast express trains, with Puli- man cars attached, betw2en Washington, D. C., and Pittsburg.—Advt. Doors,t's thick, all sizes, 90c. aplece. All white pine. F.Libbey & Co.,6th&aN.Y.ave. ~—Advertisement. Big Sale at Latimer's Tomorrow of elegant and handsome household furniture, scmething that will suit any one furnishing, and it will be sold at 1229 and 1231 G st, Trustees’ sale of valuable building lots on 10th st. betwen G and H sts. n.e., and on G st. bet. 10th and lth sts. n.e., part of which is improved by the frame dwe! ling No. 715 J0th st. n.e., will take place tomorrow af- ternoon at 5 o'clock. See advertisement for full description and terms. e —_ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ——_—_.___ One dollar will buy 100 ft. boards; we keep everything to build a house. Libbey & Co. —Advertisement. READY TO PRACTICE Graduation Exercises at the Howard Law School. Addresses of Interest and Merit—Good Advice—The Young Men Who Received Diplomas. The commencement of the Law School of Howard University took place last night at the Congregational Church, corner of 10th and G streets northwest, in the pres- ence of a very large audience. Prof. B, F. Leighton, dean of the faculty, presided. Others on the platform were President J. A. Rankin of Howard Uni- versity; Representative C. L. Daniels of New York, Messrs. W. H. Richards, J. F. Bundy, W. H. H. Hart, George Francis Williams, T. W. Birney and A. A. Birney; elso the following: Post graduates—Edward H. Hunter of North Carolina, Smart P. Livingston of Florida, William L. Pollard of District of Columbia and Traverse A. Spraggins of Virginia. Graduates—Edward F. Arnold, Charles C. Cook, M. Grant Lveas and Alphonso 0. Stafford of District of Columbia, Edward W. Henry of New York, Isaac L. Henson and Jones S. Moten of Texas, George W. Mitchell of New York, Robert J. Morris of Pennsylvania, Samuel E. Monroe of Virginia, George L. Pendle- ton of New Jersey, Frederick M. Sims of ‘ew Mexico and Charles W. E. Trusty of Maryland. The front of the platform presented a somewhat unusual appearance, being piled to the average height of about one foot and nearly the same width with presents of books, ete., for the graduates. The Exercixes. After a brief, but very felicitous address of welcome by President Rankin, Rev. Dr. 0. M. Waller, rector of St. Luke's P. E. Church, offered prayer. The salutatory was by Edward W. Henry of the senior class, his theme being “The Lawyer as a Reformer.” ‘The subject of the valedictory was “The Ideal Government,” and was delivered by Edward H. Hunter of the post- graduate course. Before introducing Mr. Hunter to the au- dience Prof. Leighton said he desired to call the attention of the audience to the fact that the aim of the law department of Howard University is to make lawyers. Mr. Hunter's address was very attentive- ly listened to, and its reading developed that its author regarded our own as the ideal government of the world. The address to the graduating class by ex-Judge Daniels of New York, now a member of the House of Representatives from that state, was very lengthy, but it contained a great deal of exceedingly valu- able advice to those for whom it was in- tended. After congratulating the members of the class upon the fact that they had been suc- cessful in graduating, he said in part: “Lo not solace yourselves with the idea that you can now stop studying, and that fur- ther exertion on your part is unnecessary. Success in your chosen profession ts dis- tant at the present time, but by proper ef- fort you will attain that point. But you will never reach the point that you will not have to apply all your talents to whatever case you may have in hand, in order that you may not fail. “There is no success by intuition. The are some people who think that this is the way some of our great lawyers advance in | the ranks and become leaders; but it is not so. I may illustrate this by telling you of an incident in the life of Daniel Webster, who was known as the great expounder o the Constituticn, and it occurred during his residence in Washington. It so happened that a northern firm who were interested in a patent which it was alleged was being infringed desired to secure the services of Mr. Webster, and when their agent called cn the great lawyer in reference to the case the latter replied that he would consider the matter, provided the agent would call to see him at 4 o'clock the next morning. In explanation as to why he wanted the agent to call at such an early hour, Mr. Webster said that most people thought he did not do any work, because there were so many public duties he had to attend to, but in this they were in error, for in order to attend to his own private work he was obliged to begin to attend to his own mat- ters every morning at 4 o'clock. By doing so he was able to get through the latter by 8 or 9 o'clock, and the remainder of the day he devoted to public affairs. “In the progress of your professional career you must not expect to secure com- plete success at first. You must show the community that you are worthy of their confidence. You must also dismiss from your mind the idea that you must study all kinds of books. Better have a thorough knowledge of one good book than a super- ficial acquaintance with a hundred. Take the works of the great authors who have devoted their lives to the good of their fel- low men and study their books carefully. Be careful in making up your cases to observe all the forms of law, and remem- ber it is better to overstate than under- state.” . Jndge Daniels then reviewed at much length the life of Mos23 as a law giver, the history of Roman law and the most im- portant events connected with the framing of vital laws up to the present time, and in conclusion urged his auditors “to keep in the right at all times, so that they necd fear the face of no man.” The degrees were conferied by President Rankin, that of master of laws on the four post-graduates and that of bachelor of laws on the thirteen gradvates, The music, which was very fine, was ren- dered by Hoffman's Orchestra. It was ex- pected that Justice Harlan of the United States Supreme Court would attend and make an address, but he was not present. The benediction was pronourced by Pres- ident Rankin, —— Pleasant Visit of Grand Officers. The grand officers: of the Royal Ar- canum paid an official visit to Oriental Council No. 312 last night, and a delightful evening was enjoyed by the large number of brothers who were present, as well as their guests. Mr. Thomas J. Clark presided and welcomed the visitors in an appropri- ately hearty manner. A. H. Fiegenbaum Was announced as the deputy grand regent for Oriental for the ensuing year. Phillip H. Walker, the grand vice regent, was the orator of the evening, and made an inter- esting address, and entertaining remarks were made by C. J. Hammerley, Claude R. Zappone, Charleg Heilbrun, D. E. Hendrick- son, Thomas Cafver and others. There was music by the Royal Arcanum Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club. ————__ Bible Society's Meeting. The board of managers of the Washing- ton City Bible Society held its usual month- ly meeting last evening, Rev. Dr. A. W. Pitzer, president, in the chair. A grant of fifty Bibles and 200 Testaments was made to the Central Union Mission for summer work. Treasurer William Ballantyne re- ported rece‘pts to the amount of $35.27, and disbursements, $66.80. He also presented the fiftieth annual report of the Narth In- dia Bible Society for the year 1895; Rev. T. S. Wynkoop, formerly of this city, secre- tary and treasurer. This report shows a growing interest in the native churches and increasing contributions to the Bible Society, over a hundred native mission churches contributing In the year. The secretary presented the sixty-first annual report of the Young Men’s ible Society of Cincinnati, which does not con- fine its work to the city prop2r, but extends through auxiliaries to the “regions be- yond.” rans A Memorial Association Formed. A meeting was held last night at the resi- dence of A. G. Davis, 1107 4th street north- west, at which a society was formed under the name of the Green Memorial Associa- tion, for the purpose of perpetuating the memory of Ernest Green, who was shot last summer by Miss Flagler. A. G. Davis was elected president, Mrs. Fanny Black- ford, vice president, and O. 8. Morris, sec- retary and treasurer. There were’ about thirty-five colored people present at the meeting, and the alleged partiality of the District judiciary toward the white race was the subject of bitter criticism. A fu- ture meeting will be held to decide how funds shall be raised, and what form the memorial will take. ————— Spruce Laths, $2.25 Per 1,000. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th st.& New York av. —Advertisement. FOR THE CONVENTION Rapid Advancement of the Christian En- deavor Preparations. Uniforms for the Ushers—The Offictal Map and the Information It Will Contain. As the timé for the Christian Endeavor convention in July draws rapidly nearer, preparations. for the eventful occasion are being steadily advanced toward conclusion by the committee of 96 and the auxillary bedies subordinate to it. The ushers’ com- mittee is now beginning to plan in earnest for the proper seating of the crowds at ccnvention meetings. A circular has just been issued to the large corps of 1,000 ushers, and from the responses to the ques- tion asked therein it is expected to make out a schedule of the sessions at which each usher will serve. The uniform for the ushers will be white duck trousers, red sash, blue necktie, blue and gold cap, to be worn with any dark coat, a blue sack preferred. The commit- tee has arranged to furnish ushers with complete uniforms, exclusive of the coat, for the low sum of $1.75. The Official Map. The first proof of the official map to be Presented to each registered delegate to the convention is off the press and in the hands of the printing commitice. It is ex- ceedingly comprehensive, and printed in six colors and folded in convenient form, will make a veluable souvenir of the conven- tion. It is 24% by 19 inches and shows all of the city and a few of the immediate sub- No attempt was made to include the whole or a large portion of the District of Columbia, as it would result in showing the city proper on a much smaller scale and crowd the map. In the upper right-hand corner is printed the convention flag in colors, together with the inscription and a note of explanation. The regular meeting places—three tents, cne hall and five churches—are indicated by red squares; convention and United Society headquarters by black stars, churches by black crosses and other places by black squares. The index shows 266 numbers, in- cluding about 350 places, grouped as fol- lows: Main meeting places; headquarters, United Society, committee of '06, president and secretary of the organization and con- vention and denominational; churches, whether assigned as headquarters for dele- gations or not, but those so assigned spe- cially distinguished; hotels, depots and wharves; public buildings and places; for- eign legations, educational institutions, r ligious and benevolent institutions, hosp tals, monuments and statues, parks,square &c., cemeteries and places outside the cit The margins of the map are lettered and numbered in accordance with the usual practice and by means of imaginary squares the numbered places are easily found. The four sections of the clty are divided off by red lines, distances from the White House are indicated by concentric circles, the routes of all street railway lines are shown and the location of every transfer station given. Altogether the map is a complete guide to the city. Entertainment at Church Headquar- ters. A cireular has been prepared and issued by the church section of the staff of the re- ception committee, giving suggestions for the entertainment of visitors at church headquarters during the convention. ‘These church headquarters have also been divid- ed up among the several members of the church section, each one having special oversight over his quota. The aids of the reception committees in the churches will report to the member of the staff in charge of their district for instructi The churen section of the staff of the re- ception committee, of which section Mi Anna J. Bell is chairman, was given en- tire charge of the arrangements for the re- ception at '96 headquarters Friday night, and to it the credit for the complete success of the affair is due. On that occa- sion a surprise was sprung on the mem-| bers of the committee themselves, as well as on their visiting friends, In the nature of a mural decoration. It was prepared at the Instance of John B. Sleman, chairman of the press committee, by S. J. Venable, one of the Endeavorers. Ail the pictures of the members of the '% committee, a they have appeared in The Star, were grouped together in a large mat and hand- somely framed and hung for the first time on the walls of the committee headquarters. This unique work of art was the center of admiring throngs throughout the entire evening. > High School Parade. The annual parade of the regiment of High School Cadets will take place Thurs- day afternoon next. The companies will rendezvous at 13th street and New York avenue, and, headed by the Marine Band, start at 4:30 o'clock and march by way of H street, 6th street and Penneylvania ave- rue to the White Lot, where a regimental dress parade is to be held. Major Fox of the first battalion has tendered his. resigna- tion, and therefore one of the captains will be promoted to major prior to the parade. The turnout will be the final appearance of the cadets for the school year. ——.__—_. The Cup Presented. The silver cup won by the track team of the Central High School at the dual sports of Georgetown and Columbian Uni- versities May 9, in the mile relay race, was formally presented to the winning team yesterday in the exhibition hall of the Central High School. Dr. F. R. Lane, principal of the school; Mr. Robert D. Douglass, manager of the University Ath- letic Association, and Captain Ruff of the team made remarks. SS On to Riehmond. Arrangements have been completed whereby a large number of Mystic Shriners will accompany the excursion of De Molay Ccmmandery to Richmond Friday next. In the Virginia city the Washingtonians will be the guests of Acca Temple, which has arranged an elaborate program for the entertainment of the visitors. Several candidates for membership in Almas Tem- ple will be initiated at Richmond. + —_ 100 ft. boards, $1; any length you want. F. Libbey & Co., 6th and N.Y. ay.—Ad. a No Evidence. The investigation of the case involving the alleged cremation of an infant by Sarah Jones, colored, last week at her home on Hope avenue has been concluded. Nothing was found to substantiate the charge and the woman has been exoncrated. ——<—<—<—__— To Talk of Kindergarten Work. Miss Mary Willard will give an address, under the auspices of the W. C. T. U., at Waugh M. E. Church tomorrow afternoon, o. “Characteristic Features of the German Kindergarten.” The officers of the District W. C. T. U, will be present and the kinder- garten pupils of the Misses May and Potter will take part in the exercises. cage eees For Defendant. A verdict for the defendant was directed by Judge McComas yesterday in the case of Albert Deal against T. Franklin Schnel- der. The plaintiff claimed $25,000 damages because of Injuries received in falling down the elevator shaft at the Cairo, while the building was in the course of erection, Oc- tober 6, 1804. He was a steam fitter, and the court held that he was guilty of con- tributory negligence. In every case of Consumption Booth's “HYOMEI,” the Australian “Dry Air’ treatment, relieves and benefits. If in the first stageo it does more. It “Cures by Inhalation.” At all druggists, $1.00, or at office. Con- sultation free. Send for free pamphlet. R. T. Booth, 23 EAST 20TH ST., NEW YORK. FOR ELSIE KREGLO Prominent Women Do Honor to Her 4 Memory. To Raise a Monument Over the Mur- dered Girls Grave—The Exer- Cises Last Night. Perhaps cne hundred and fifty persons attended the memorial services last even- ing in Metzerott. Hall in honor of Elsie Kreglo, the young girl who was murdered in cold blcod several weeks ago by Irvin Ford, nea:,her home in the vicinity of the Zoo. The meeting was arranged by sev- eral well-known Christian workers and ex- tensive preparations for the service had been made, the program announced in- cluding musical numbers and a symposium of thougl.ts expressed by the leading wo- men speakers in the city upon the topics suggested by the bravery and courage of Elsie Kreglo in her struggle with murderer Ford. On» of the features of the gather- ing was the presence of the parents, broth- ers and sisters of the dead girl in the front row. Murs. Kreglo, heavily veiled, was seated beside her husband, while the Kreglo girls were tn white, with black sail- or hats. Many of the neighbors of the be- reaved family were noticed in the audience. The stage presented a pleasing picture. Palms ard other potted plants were dis- tributed in profusion, while huge bunches of white flowers, denoting purity, wer picuo_s. Forming a distinctive back- ground was a hvge streamer bearing the legend, “National Florence Crittenton Mis- with small banners, appropriately ribed, hung about at intervals. The national colors were rot lacking, draped about the table of the pre: officer and elsewhere. Just prior to the opening of the exercises a Land of yourg ladies, attired in gown of cream-colored cloth and wearing mortar tne dan caps of the same hue, filed across stage and took seats. They present altogether charming picture and wer ognized as the “Y” choir of the W. T. U. The Exercises. The services were conducted by Mrs. e Waller Barrett, while near her on the stage were seated Mrs. Clinton Smith, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. La Fetra, Miss Mary Wil- lard, Mrs. Roach and Mrs, Street. Mrs. Barrett opened the proceedings by calling on the choir for a hymn, and after the singing she introduced Rev. L. M. Kuhns to lead in prayer, explaining that as the Kreglo family is of the Lutheran faith, a minister of that church had been asked to rarticipate in the exercises, and Rev. Mr. Kuhns had consented to do so. In his prayer Rev. Mr. Kuhns remarked that the occasion was one of great solemnity, and referred feelingly and at length to the girl who was ready to sacrifice her life to save her honor, and also spoke of Ford, the criminal who had been brought face to face with his crime, and who must suffer the consequences. The audience remained standing during the singing of “Nearer, jod, to Thee.” At its conclusion Mrs. Smith read an ap- Propriate selection from the Scriptures, and then Mr. Young sang a bass solo. Next Mrs. La Fetra was called upon, and she stated that the case of Elsie Kreglo tevched her heart very deeply, because she herself was a farmer's daughter, and she, too, was a mother, and could understand the anguish of Mrs, Kreglo at the untimely erd of Elsie. During her remarks Mrs. La Ketra referred in an explanatory way to the recently established department of Christian Citizenship of the W. C. T. U., and next described pathetically the difficul- ty now experienced by the majority of girls and young ladies in securing employment. Mrs. Margaret B. Platt, ina lengthy ad- ar among other things, declared the crime of the sale of liquor to be at the bottom of the tragedy, and took occasion to score the social system. N Pike, Mrs. Barrett and Repre: tive Morse also made remarks. A c tion was takem up in aid of the memorial, and it was announced that those who de- sire to add to the fund may send contribu- ticns to Mrs. La Petra. ——— Looking for a Son. James B. Montgomery and wife of Port- land, Ore., arrived here yesterday from their western home and asked the police to look for their son, Russell Montgomery, who is missing. The young man Js eighteen years old, and his parents are anxious to haye him educated at the Annapolis Naval Academy, but it is said that the young man does not care to become a naval offi- cer. It is thought that he will make his whereabouts known after the time set for the examination. Ff ——__ Choked His Wife. John C. McCoy, a shoemaker, who lives in the county near Soldiers’ Home, came into the city yesterday and bought two bot- tles of whisky. There are no lcensed saloons in the neighborhood and speak- easies are also scare. This was why the shoemaker got in the good supply before he returned home to meet Jessie McCoy, who is his third wife. When he reached home his wife enjoyed some of the liquor with John, and when the latter was under the influence of the liquid and having, as he thought, a “high old time,” he ill-treated Jessie and choked her. Judge Miller listened to the evidence this morning and settled the family trouble the best he could by fining John $20 or sixty days. - HE WAS MET. Needed Aid to Effect an Important Capture. GORDONSVILLP, Va., May 26. Chief of Police, Washington, D. C.: Meet me at C. and O. train No. 2 prompt- ly upon arrival. P. J FULCHER, Dep. Sheriff. This dispatch was received at police head- quarters about 4 o'clock this morning, and Sergeant Perry, who was cn duty, hasten- ed to the depot, as he thought, because of the tenor of the dispatch, that there was something of importance on hand, and when the train rolled into the station the deputy from Virginia was the first pas- senger to pass through the gate. “A man has come away. from my town without paying his board bill,” was the important message conveyed by the Vir- ginia officer, “and I want the post office watched.” The conversation which followed was heard by all the railroad men, but none of them will repeat it. The Virginian was told that he might watch the post office as Icng as he pleased and was informed that the police lepart- ment 1s rot at present engagea in the work of collecting board bills. Very much dis- gusted and disappointed, Sergeant Perry returned to headquarters and made out his repert, in which he related the story of his early morning call. —_——__ 100 ft. bonrds, $1; any length you want. F. Libbey & Co., 6th and N.Y. av. -Ad. EEE SA cna He is Wanted. The police have received information of the arrest in Baltimore of a man sup- pesed to be “Dr. Weimer,” or “Werner,” or “Hermann,” who is wanted here for al- leged swindling operations.” His scheme, according to complaints, was to rent a room and buy furniture on credit, and then bcrrow money from the landlady on the furniture. There are four complaints against him, the amounts ranging from $4 to $14. Detective Carter, who has had the cases under investigation, went to Balti- more today to see the man under arrest. = = —= CITY ITEMS Jans i Aa eat No Other Beers in the World are better suited for family use thanFaust” and “White Label” Beers. Families sup- plied. Drop postal for a case. Anheuser- Busch Brewing Asso., Ist st. & Wa. av. s.w.1 Prices Have Never Been So Small on Gas, Oil and Gasoline Stoves before. We're leaders of low prices. Oil Stoves, 48c. up. Gas Stoves, 25c. up. 2-burner Gasoline Stove,$3.48. J. W. Barker, 7th & D sts. s.w.1 Winter and Summer, for 24 Years the INDEPENDENT ICE CO. has served ils patrons properly with pure Kennebec Ice ~—the best in the world. Let this old and re- Mable company serve you. They assure prop- er delivery and reasonable rates. Order from drivers or at offices, 910 Pa. av 68, Water st., Georgetown. It Sewing Machines rented by week or month. All kinds repaired. Prices low. At Oppenheimer’s NEW HOME Agency, 514 9th st. n.w. See the New Family Machine. Only $19.50, warranted for five years. 1t* aa bes Rockbridge Rye, Finest Made, $4 per gal.; $1 quart bottle; 50c. pint; 25c. sample bottle. LYNCH'’S, 404 9th st.’ n.w. fe25-tu&stt eee! RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf GRAND OPERA UOt THURSDAY BVENIN Lecture by the Rev. D. J. Stafiord, D. D., ON Christopher Columbus, , MAY 2s, HIS GENIUS AND INSPIRATION. Under the auspiecs of the Georgetown University Athletic Assoviation, General admission, 50c.; reserved seats, T5e. and $1.00, Seats may be secured or exchanged at the box office m it New National Theater. inee, Every Evening and Saturday 3 MISS MARY SANDERS In the New and Original Comedy, es ten for her by CHARLES BRADLE “HER BROTHER BOB” Supported by JOSEPH WHE! and the following Washington Edward A. Paulton, Peres Brooke, Charles Mackay, Chas, Dibden’ Pitt, my25-6t_ Genevieve Redman, John Findlay Agues Findlay, Maude Munroe, Excellent Program BICYCLE RACES, FANCY AND TRICK RIDING AND MUSIC At the Grand Inaugural Opening Of the International Athletic Park On Decoration Day. PIANO CONCERT IN PROMENADE AFTER THE RACES. Park opens at 1 p.m.; races at 3 sharp. Admission—25c., 50c. and ic. Boxes—$6.00. Seats now on sale at Droop & Sons’, 925 Pa. ave. my25-5t a a a a a i ROYAL BAKING IPOWDER Absolutely Pure. ‘A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength, —Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., sefeafertoa oSendenden Sef aeons Sete a a as a ae as ee a 106 Wall So 3 efetentetetetetetetieteteeetnaettate BAD COMPLEXIONS, Pimples, blacktwads, red, rongh and olly skin and honds, dry, thin atd:falling hair, and simple baby blemishes are prevented and cured by CUTICURA SOAP, most effective skin-purifying and beautity- Ing soap in the world, as well as purest and sweet- est of toilet aod: nursery soaps. Sold throughout the world. <= Low Prices Reduced. Tomorrow Only. LITHIA ‘TABLETS, Special + price for tomorrow 16¢ 5 Clik Saeeg CURLING FLUID. * Keeps the hair in curl for two I4C. and three days. Matabele Insect Powder fe a never falling exterminator of ‘all housebold pests. Injures nothing else. Three sizes, I6e., 25c. and a Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, uth and F Sts. at TEE QUEEN OF COMIC OPERA, LILLIAN RUS- SELL'S Greatest Success, ‘The SORCERER. NATIONAL RIFLES’ HALL, TUESDAY EVEN- 26. DORAN CADETS. Reserved seats, y 8, 1327 F st. Ad- mission tickets, 25c., at music stores. my23-5t Gen. 0. O. Howard, GREAT LECTURB ON “Warfare of the Future,’’ Metzerott’s Hall, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 26, 1896, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. ADMISSION. -25¢., 50c., Te. and $1. Tickets on sale at Metzerott’s Music Store, 1112 F street n.w. my23-3t Arlington Cemetery. TAKE CARS 12% ST. AND PENNA. AVE. Fare, Round Trip, 20 cents Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Railway. ‘Trains leave Penna. ave. station at 10, 11, 32 a.m., 1, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Time, 16 minutes each way to Arlington; 20 minutes to Rosslyn. my23-tf Tired All the time; weak, nervous. out of sorts. This is the condition of thousands in *he spring. The cause is found in the blood. It is loaded with impurities. It 1s depleted in quality. “It is thin and poor, and it fails to carry sufficient nourishment to the Nerves Muscles and organs of the body. There- fore the nerves are weak, appetite is poor, and the person is “all played out.” En- rich and purify the blood with Hood's Sarsaparilia, and health, vigor and vitality will retnrn, Be sure to get Hood's because Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. $1. 5 with Hood's Sarsaparilla.. SHOPS IO ODODE SO SOD GSO SOEDED AMUSEMENTS. TWOHITS! in the throng and see the g Hood’s Pills *%,t% ony pitts to ne now being exhibi rents. nt mies “CASI DNEY ISLAND Hear it on Phonograph Parlors 919 Pa. Avenue. 6-t,th,s, BETY PIGH Kineto r] Afte Columbia Base Ball AT NATIONAL PARK Game MATINEE, Bali Room of Stewart Castle WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 3:30 P.M., PALMISTRY. LECTURE BY Mrs. Lucy Underwood McCann, Pupil of Zeritzka, the Russian master. Palm reading from audience. enefit of D.C. W. S.A. Tickets at Metzerott’s. Price, $1.00. At door day of lecture. BASE BALL. ‘Tickets for the ball games at NATIONAL PARK my23-4t* can be obtained at DAN'L LOUGHRAN’S CIGAR STORB and MIKE B. SCANLON'S BILLIARD PARLORS. my25-2t Alien’s Grand Opera House v Monday, June 1. OPENIN k commencin oF THE REC ity Matinees We and Saturday. Buckler’s Stock Company, aylor’s Popular Come¢ ‘MM! CRIMM. George Graham, Brillivnt Quarte F. S. Hay and a host of o1 rtuinments. ro Two THE TWO ORPHAD AIMEN'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Wednesday Evening, May 27, 1896. ANNUAL BENEFIT OF THE Legion of Loyal Women For the first time on any stage, and under the personal direction of Mr. William Boag and the authors, “HER LAST REHEARSAL” (a dramatle sketch), by WILLARD HOLCOMB, AND “A PROPOSAL BY PROXY” (a comedy), by FREDERICK F. SCHRADER. THE CAST: Miss Franklyn Lynch, Miss Maud Allen, Miss May Downing, Mr. Wm. A. Dupont, ir. A. T. Seaman, ME. WILLIAM BOAG. Summer prices—75c., Gc. and 25e. On sale at Metzerott’s, 1110 F st. nw. my22-5t The cy- COLUMBIA ACADEMY ate tte One of the sights of Washington. Cycling taught on a 12,000-ft. floor. Competent iustructors. Charges small. Music every evening. 22d and B stree 3. HART BRITTAIN, Mgr. Take F Street cars mb5-tt DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL RECITAL, U: = salist Church, corner of 13th and LL ‘sts., WED- NESDAY, 27, 1896, at 8 o'clock. The fol- Jowing artists will appear: Mr. Mariano Maina, Miss Violet Fassett, Miss Glennan ai MISS SIDDONS. Halt the proceeds to be donated to the families of the dend and injured firemen. Tickets. . 50 _ cents. ir. Minster, Mr. Xander, For scle at ‘The Ster, Times and Post. offices; Metzerott’s, Morrison's Book Store; Mertz’s, and Offutt & Bloomer's Drug Stores, mbers of the fire department. And Supper at St. Alban’s Church, Tennallytown Road, This Evening and Tomorrow, May 26 and 27. from 4 to 10 p.m. Bring your friends and spend a pleasant evening. ADMISSION FREE. e Tennallytown elec- tric cars. my215t Chevy Chase. Chevy Chase Lake and the beautiful grove bor- dering its banks is the ideal place to spend a few hours each day during the summer months. The grounds are kept clean and perfect order Is ma‘ tained. A delightful place to take your children for a day's cating to roam In the woods surround- ing the lake shore. Accommodations are made for picnic parties, and no better place can be found for the purpose. Donch's Band will play every evening during the summer from 8 until 10 o'clock. Pleasurc boats for hire on the lake at all times, ‘Take cars of the Capital Traction Company. my1-3m,28 LECTURES. DR. A. G. ROGERS AND PROF. B. P. MURRAY will repeat the Ben Hur lecture THIS EVENING at Church of Our Father for benefit of fainilies of the dead firemen. ave First Annual May Ball AND Exhibition of Fancy Dancing By the pupils of MISS CORA B. SHREVE, National Rifles’ Armory, May 27, 1896. ADMISSION, 50 CENTS. DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 P.M. GRAND ENTREE AT 8 P.M. Tickets for sale by pupils and at hall on event: of exhibition. No reserved seate, mystat METROPOLITAN CIROULATING LIBRARY, 515 12th st. n.w.—New Publicaticns as soon as issued, ‘American and foreign magazines a specialty, Single subscription, 1 year, $5.00; 1 mo., 75e, “For particulars as ‘to club rates, &c., inquire at LIBRARY. Miss HALE, Manager. ap®-tt CAPITAL RIDING PARK. HOME OF THB New ante Electric lighted. 9 room and BICYCLE. Oldest Cycle Resort in city. 14th st. and New York ave. Complimentary lessons to Iedies. Office within and 1423 N. Y. ave. ‘Tickets, 50c.; three, $1.00; five, $1.50; guaran- teed, $3.00; practice rides, 25c. Lady visitors welcome. Open nights and all day, my13-14d FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FAMILIES OF DECEASED FIREMEN. IBEN HUR WILL BE GIVEN Tuesday, May 26, AT 8 P.M, IN THE CHURCH OF OUR FATHER, Corner 12th and L ste. n.w. All who participate have donated their services. Tickets, 25 Cents, my23-8t AT METZEROTT'S. EXCURSIONS, ETC. BUENA VISTA.—STEAMER G. T. SEUFFERLE will make regular trips every week day from 2—8 o'clock p.m., inclusive. turn trips at 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. Fars, 10c. Grouwls and boat can be chartered by societies, lodges, churches, amr 4 schools. etc., eizner at Horner's Restaurant, £1 st. opp. Center Market, or at wharf office. myl¢-1m 4. 3. BINDER, Munager. ———— EXCURSIONS ETO. THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT 00.—SUMMER schedule, tn effect June 8, 1896—Steamer Poto- mac will feave Stephenson's wharf, foot 7th st., EVERY SUNDAY at 4 p.m., and Steamer Sug EV ¥ MONDAY at 4 p.: for Bultimore and River Landings. The st er Sue will leave EV Y SATURDAY EVENID at 5 o'clock. fog St. George's Island and Lower River Landings, iving our patrons an opportunity of spending a Y at the resorts on and near the Chesapeake bay, where Fishing, Crabbing and Bathing cap be theroughly enjoyed. Keturning, will arrive in Washington 5 a.m. Monday. All accommoda- tions strictly first-class, For state rooms and further information perl to STEPHENSON & BRO., 7th st. wharf. elephone Office, 0 Pa. ave. Telephone 591-; 'y RAND DECORATION DAY EXCURSION TO Pen Mar and Gettysburg Saturday, May 30, Under the auspices “of WASHINGTON DIV., NO. 1, U. R. K. OF. P. VIA THE B. AND 0. RR. Trains leave B. and ©. station, New Jersey ave. and © street, for Gettysburg at 8:15 aim.; for Pen Mar, 8:30 a.m. Keturning, leave Gettysburg 5:30 p.m. Pen Mar, 6.20 p.m. ‘Tickets for sule by’ members of the division and at depot morning of excursion. Tickets to Pen Mar, adults 81.75 Tickets to Gettynbuig, adults 3 niy26-4t 3m LAST WEEK OF Planked Shad At Marshall Halli. oe will ss nd 6:20 a ton at oe =“. Lours * © dinner parties apply at 7th st. wharf, Steamer ‘Chas. Macalester’ To Mount Vernon, >. TOME OF WaSsHINc deg DAILY, EXCE o¢ —at 10 9.10. °° the city at 2° TRIP, Soe. Adi °° gant Cafe on st my 25-404 Chevy Chase Inn WILL OPE ‘ FOR THE SEASON Saturday, May 30. @ECORATION Day). Dinner, $1. Music Every Evenir ms25-6t Keep Cool!!! TONIGHT, Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. ‘T STEAM! John Sy vester Moonlight Excursions INDIAN HEAD! + Clyde Dock, foot of Tth st Fare, 25 cents. Che apeake and Pot URMON OF Esther Chapter, No. s, O. E. S., To Marshall Hall, Tuesday, May 26, 18956. STEAMER Charles Macalester Leaves 7th street wharf at 6:30 p.m., returning leaves at 10:30. Tickets good also ot day trips of bout. A souvenir made especially for this occasion will be given to each sister of the order present on the excursion. al and Literary Program by best- tal = = = 50 Cents. many member of the eo npr Can be procure: or at the wharf a MAKE NO MISTAKE BUT GO OVER THB Pennsylvania R. R. TO PENMAR and GETTYSBURG Decoration Day, May 30, 1896, With Nelson 1 ion, U. RK. K. of P. ‘Trains leave Balto. «nd omac RR. station, cor. and Pa. av ats Returning, leave nmar at 6 o'clock p.m. ts for sale by mem rs of the division and at depot on morning of ex- sion. ones 1.00 2.25 1.2 Grand Opening COLONIAL BEACH ROUTE Palace Steamer Fane Moseley Grand Excursions Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 3% Thousand of Dollars in Improvements. Grand Concert and Dancing Music. Delightfah Breezes on cool and spacious Hurricane Deck, Extensive Dancing Room. Rourd trip only We. Children, 25e. Steamer leaves dock FOOT § XTH STREI sharp. Home 9:30 p.m. Colonial Beach Excursions. Palace Steamer “Jane Moseley.” Season Commences Saturday, May 30. Books row open and churches, Sunday schools and all bona fide societies may secure select dates, Terms amazingly low for delightful all-day excur- sions on the beautiful Pot Office, No. 619 Peuna. m: By Palatial Steamer JOHN SYLVESTER. Fastest excursion beat on the river. cept. Monday), Th st 1 Daily (ex- 9 a.m., from Clyde dock, foot of EST CHARTER RATES TO SOCIETT XD POTOMAC TEA . 1416 F day, including Sunday. Row boats all kinds. Hiting and storage. JNO. CUMBERLAND & SON, fost of F st. and N. Hi. ave. nw, myl3-im LANGUAGE OPE, STARTING END of June. conducted by Prof. ILLARD ‘h st. Dw. Steamboat Co. day in the year for Fortress Monroe, Newport News and all points south by Palace | steamers “Norfolk” and “Washing- following schedule: noni, ton,"’ datly, on the Southiound. hhoun Ly. Washington, 7:00 p.m. Ly, Portsmouth.5.59 p.m. Lv. Alexandr Norfolk... .6:19 p.m. Ar. Ft. Monroe.6:30 a.m, F Monroe Ar. Norfolk... Alexandria 4r. Port-moutin.s:09 Ar. Wa Visitors erlin’s new hote Hyg. and Virginia Beach will find Most attractive route, in Pight's rest, Large and Iuxurious rooms th gnd fitted throughout with room service is a freon the best that the markets of Was and Norfolk can afford. Tickets on sale at U.S. Express oce, 817 Pennsylvania avenue; 513, 619, 1 ¥ania_aveni and 0." ticked ing & com: Steamers, was-e time table, also be had. Ans other information desired will nishod cp application to the undersigs company's foot of D.C. Tel Jall-40d° INI map, be fare ed xt the ‘asbington, 0.750. . CALLAHAN, General Manager, hone