Evening Star Newspaper, May 29, 1896, Page 12

12 & AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Allen's Grand Opera House.—Firemen’s jenefit. Marine Band and other attrac- ions. 0. honograph Company, 919 ee ee er es Shs tion of the graphophcne and kinetoscope. Chevy Chase Park.—Music. New National Theater_Miss Mary San- ers in “Her Brother Bob.” Nationa Rifles’ Hall._Comfe Opera,“Sor- cerer,” for the benefit of the Mount Pleas- ent Band. ed EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon st 10 am. and 2:30 p.m., and for Marshall Hall at 10 a.m., 2:20 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:45 a.m., and for Indian Head and Marshall Hall at 3 p.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach end river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer John Sylves‘er for Colonial Beach at & a.m. Steamers Samuel J. Pentz and Harry Randall for River View at 10 a.m., 1, 2:15, 3:30, 6:30 and p.m. Trains leave B. and O. station for Gettys- burg at 8:15 a.m., and for Pen-Mar at 8:30 a.m. Excursion of Washington Division, No. 1, U. R., K. of P. Train leaves B. and P. station at 8:30 a. m. for Gettysburg and Pen-Mar. Excur- sion of Nelson Division, No. 2, U. R., K. of P. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9am. Trains leave B. and O. station for Bay Ridge at 5am. and 4:28 p.m. Mount Verren.—Cars to Arlington leave every fifteen minutes from 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue. —_—_s—_—_ Spend the day at beautiful Arlington. Train service 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Take cars 13% and Pa. ave. Sa Lightning Rods,Electric Bells,1206 Pa.ave. tela OUR FIREPROOF BUILDING and our plan of insuring carpets while we're cleaning them insures absolute protection agalnst loss. Drop postal or telephone 425. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631-5 Mass.av. Dangler—the best Gas Range made—$12.50, put up complete. A. Eberly’s Sons. The Jewel Gas Range the best. C. A. Muddiman, 614 12th s WHAT “HOME-DRESSED” MEANS. It's a term we apply to cattle selected for their prime condition, slaughtered and dressed at our own abattoirs. No finer quality meat than Keane's can be gotten anywhere. T. T. K E, 35-51 Center market. = ———s “JOHNSTON'S, THE GROCERS,” will be open all day Saturday. Special bargains. Page 9. ns For Spring Lamb and New York Roast Beef go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Market. Corned Beef a spectalty. — Superb train service to Arlington every 15 minutes, by the Mount Vernon railway. My auction sale of unredeemed pledges has been postponed to Wednesday, June 8, at 10 o'clock a.m. H. K. Fulton, Pawn- broker. A ty FE F nw. 000 Cottage, $20 cash and $20 month- D. Gordon, attorney, room 2, 918 —_ + __ Electric Fans, Lights. J. H. Kuehling. Only $1.00 for double-flame, 2-hole Gas Stove, all styles. Muddiman’s, 614 12th st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Mr. Sleman’s Promotion. John B. Sleren, jr., is receiving the con- gratulations of friends over his promotion yesterday to the pesition of assistant treas- urer of the Union Savings Bank, in which he has been employed for a number of years. His duties are virtually those of cashier, being actively in charge of the business of the day. Mr. Sleman has been prominently identified with Christian E deaver work in this city ever since the local union was formed, and at present is chairman of the press committee of the ecmmittee of "96, in charge of the arrange- ments for the July convention here. —_—___ A College Fraternity Organized. Alpha Eta Chapter of the Kappa Sigma College Fraternity was organized last night at the Riggs House, and the following men initiated: T. F. Epes, Preston Boisseau, Vi W. M. Smith, Ohio; E. K. Penne- Kentucky, all of Columbian Uni- . The initiatory work was carried through by a chapter pro tem. composed of the alumni—Tucker and Pollard of Vir- ginia, Wrigh Allen and Bushnell, Tennessee. This chapter has a_ splendid field, and will be heard from. A compli- utary excursion to Marshall Hall and supper will be given Monday evening, June 1. —— Congress Heights office 631 Pa. ave.—Advt. eee eg ees Saturday and Sunday Trips to the Country. Commencing Saturday, May 80, and con- tiuing until further notice, the B. and O. R_ R. Co. will sell excursion tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip for regular trains of Saturday and Sunday, to points on the Metropolitan branch and main line between Washiagton, Harper's Farry and Charlestown, and to points on the Wash- ington branch between Washington and Laurel.—Advt. — Doors,1% thick, all sizes, 90c. aplece, All white pine. F.Libbey & Co.,6th&N.Y.ave. —Advertisement. —— Excursion to Pen-Mar and Gettysburg Decoration Day via Pennsylvania Railroad. On Decoration day, May 30, a special train excursion, under the auspices of Nel- son Division, Uniformed Rank, Knights of Pythias, will leave 6th street station for Pen-Mar and Gettysburg at 8:30 a.m. Tick- ets to Pen-Mar, $1.75; to Gettysburg, $2.45. —Advertisement. ——___ Pitch in and Catch Us if you can on quality and price for our 5-Ib. béxes of creamery butter. Only the best. James F. Oyster, {00 Pa. ave.—Advt. panies Excursion to Pen Mar and Gettys- burg via B. and 0. R. R. May 80th, Under auspices Washington Diviston, No. 1, U. R. K. of P. Train for Gettyeburs, 8:15 a.m.; rate, $225. For Pen Mar, 8:30 a. m.; rate, $1 dvt. ——.__ One dollar will buy 100 ft. boards; we keep verything to build a house. Libbey & Co. —Advertisement. aa Excursion to Winchester aad Return— Under auspices of Union Veteran Union. Rate, $1.75 for the round trip. Train leaves B. and O. depot 8 a.m. above date—Advt. oe 81.25 to Baltimore and Return. The B. and O. Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets from Washington to Bal- timore for all trains of Saturday and Sun- day, May 30 and 31, at the rate of $1.25 for the round trip, valfd for return passage un- til the following Monday.—Advt. ———.__ Reduction in Rate to Bay Ridge. The rate to Bay Ridge and return for sea- son, commencing Saturday, May 30, has deen reduced to 30 cents for aduits, except for evening train a rate of 75 cents will be charged, with rebate of 25 cents, after cou- pon is stamped by ticket agent at Bay Ridge. Half rate for children between ages of 5 and 12 years. Trains leave B. and O. depot week days at 9:15 a.m. and 4:28 Pm. Sundays, 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m. Advertisement. ——__ Spruce Laths, $2.25 Per 1,000. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th st.@ New York av. Advertisement. ——_-___ Excursion, Legion of Loyal Wo: to Culpeper, Va., Decoration Day, May 80th, 1896. For the above occasion, ‘ye Southern [ asker announces @ rate of $1.50, Wash. ton and Alexandria to Culpeper and re- turn. Tickets good for return that day enly.—Advt. Money to 5 and 6 per cent on real ent” frank i Hawiings 1505 Ps. ave— Advertisement, GALLERY. OF. FICTION The Stories Told in the Police Oourt by Residents of the Under World. Some Were Drunk, Some. Were Ugly, All Talked and Not a Few Were Sent Down to the Farm. Mary Washington had a “parlor social” in her room on G street southwest last evening, but the social party was composed of only a malo companion and herself. Policeman Evans had reason to believe that the couple had been “rushing the growler,” for when Mary's husband, George, appeared at the house he found the door locked and barred against him. Not relishing this conduct and objecting to staying out in the rain, George made com- plaint, and the policeman broke up the little social gathering. Mary became loud and profane, and her conduct was the cause of her appearance in Judge Kimball’s procession this morning. 2 “Cause I didn’t let George in the house,’ she said to the judge, “he’s done gone left me, and there ain't no reason why I should let him fa. I works for my living, I does, and I was sober yesterday.” “Well, Mary,” the judge said, “you have a right to keep your husband out of your room if you so desire, but you cannot use such bad language where other people can hear yor ‘A fine of $5 was imposed, and Mary was glad it was no more. Smashed a Wndow. Maggie Lee, a co.ored woman who al- ways has more to szy in court than al- most any other female prisoner, was in the toils this morning because she broke Saloonkeeper John O'’Brien’s front win- dow. “Maggie was drunk last night,” said a witness, “‘and when put out of the saloon she smashed the windows with bricks.” “I'm guilty of smashing the windows,’ said Maggie. “The man assaulted me, wouldn't fight fair, and I smashed his win- dows to get even.” She charged that a beer keg was thrown at her, and she returned an empty “growl- er,” which she found in front of the saloon. Maggie did considerable talking, threat- ered a prosecution for Sunday lquor sell- ing and was fined $10. Pleading Insanity. Tom Maxwell, a Iittle man who tas the appearance of one of the many tired indi- viduals who frequent the court, was In the cage this morning on a charge of vagrancy because he was found sleeping in a box car. “He was here only a few days ugo,” said Special Officer Ruppert, “because of drunk- enness.”” “I was that,” said the little man, “but, judge, I'm out of my reason, and I hopo you will excuse me.” “What do you mean by being out of your reason?” asked the court of the man, who had entered a plea of insenity and was en- deavoring to pleed his own cause. “Well, your honor, I feel peculiar and un- balanced “People whcse minds are unbalanced @on’t usually know it,” the court told him. “Well, I've worked vcry hard, and—" ‘And dcn’t want to any more,” inter- rupted the court. “There are many per- sons whose minds are affected in this same way. Where are you affected? n my brain.” ‘How are you affected?” “I don’t know, but I feel this way and that, and have peculiar imaginations.” “Cavced by drink, I suppose?” “Well, I have been a hard drinker, but it's all cver now.” “Then I suppose you want to go to the um 2°” Xo, inéeed, your honor; I hope not."” A sentence of fifteen Gays on the farm was imposed. Willlam Turner admitted he was gullty on a charge of begging and asked that his personal t«nds be taken. Going to Newport News. “I’ve just come up from Arundel,” he said, “and I have the rheumatism so bad that I am unable to work. I had forty cents when I reached her two days ago, but it’s all gone now.” “What do you intend to do now?” “Go to Newport News, if you let me g “You may go when you get out,” the judge told him. “Thirty day Rose Winfield’ disturbed the quiet of Georgetown, admitted she was guilty, and will spend two weeks’ vacation on the farm. “I arrested Edward Duffy last night. be- cause he was drunk,” said Policeman Evans, “and would have released him when sober, but he was so disorderly that I had to bring him into court.” ‘I didn’t do a thing,” said Duffy, but the court thought he had, and imposed a fine. James Wood and Mary Lee, colored, were in court because they had been found to- gether in a vacant house. “You might have been charged with a more serious offense and sent to jail,” the judge told them. They were sent down on the farm. Other Little Cases. William Holland, alias McKenny, a col- ored boy, was In court on a charge of va- grancy. Policeman Vermillion arrested him, but for what Judge Kimball did not know, for he dismissed the case. William Singleton, a West India colored man, sald he had been here only a few days, and had been locked up twice. “If you let me go this time,” he sald, “I'll leave town in twenty-four hours—I mean twenty-four minutes. “You may go when you pay a fine of $5." gai’ tid not have the money and so he went lown. ——_—-__ AMUSEMENTS. Dr. Stafford’s Lecture—Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford lectured to a crowded house, as usual, at the National Theater last evening for the benefit of the Athletic Association of Georgetown University, his subject be- ing “Christopher Columbus—His Genius and Inspiration.” The lecturer pointed out the example furnished by Columbus of in- domitable will and perseverance in his one idea, and prefaced his remarks by a short address on the general achievements of men, taking his hearers with him at every word. He described the many obstacles Columbus had to overcome, and paid a tribute to his enterprise and strength of mind that prompted him not to give up his object. Among those who were present were Sir Julian Pauncefote and Mer. Sbarett!, while the house was crowded from pit to dome. A Garden Party.—A garden party will be given this evening for the benefit of St. Michael and All Angels’ Church at 2040 F street northwest. The affair will be given at 7 o'clock. Music and dancing will be the features of the evening. The Sercerer Tonight.—The Sorcerer, a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, in two acts, will be presented again this even- ing for the benefit of the Mt. Pleasant Field Band, an organization of young mu- sicians of national reputation. The boys are very popular in this city, and have many friends who should appreciate their services on past occasions by greeting them with a packed house. The opera company is a very good one, and presented the Sor- cerer in fine style Tuesday evening. Mr. Wm. H. Conley is the stage manager, and will play the part of John Wellington Wells, in which he made quite a hit Tues- day night. He will be assisted by Mr. Hayes in the management of the stage. Reserved seats can be obtained of Sanders & Stayman. —_.__ White pine stock boards, 12 inches wide, at $1.75, 100 ft. F.Libbey & Co.,6th st.& N.Y.ave, —Advertisement. —_—.__. A French Play. Invitations are out for the presentation tomorrow evening by the young ladies of the French class of the National Park Seminary, Forest Glen, of one of Moliere’s most difficult comedies, “‘Bourgeor’s Gen- tilhomme.” The play will be given entirely in French, and all the characters taken by thé young ladies, who have rehearsed un- er the careful ti lage of their professor, . D. Gaillard. Much care has been Spent on rehearsels, pronunciation, etc., it ig thought that a very artistic ‘formance will be given. eee —_——__. Take the Mount Vernon rath Arlington, from 18% street and avenue. Fare, 20 cents.—Advt. for THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. THE STANDING OOMMITTEE. Its Election Completed by the Dio- cesan Conventton. After the report of the afternoon session of*the convention of the diocese of Wash- ington at Trinity Church, 3d and C streets, closed in yesterday's Star the result of the ballot for the election of the remaining members of the standing committee was announced. Rev. William H, Laird of the clergy was declared elected, and A. 8. Browne and C. H. Stanley of the laity. The standing committee is composed of the following: Revs. J. H. Elliott, R. H. Me- Kim, Alfred Harding and Rev. William H. Laird, Messrs. J. C. B. Davis, A. 8. Browne and C. H. Stanley. Various amendments to the constitu- tion were considered. The one to deprive the bishop of the right to cloxe debate, though permitting him to address the con- vention and present his views on any sub- ject, was defeated. An amendment to ar- ticle 1 of the constitution, naming Wash- ington as the place for holding future convertions of the diocese, and setting the Wednesday after the first Sunday in May as the date for holding such conven- tions was adopted, with the change omit- ting any specific mention of this city as the place. The following resolution, to be added to section 1, was adopted: “It shall be the duty of the vestry of any vacant parish or separate congregation not to proceed with the election of a rector unless the name of the person proposed to be elected shall have been communicated at least two weeks before such election to the bishop, if there be one.” The committee on new parishes reported in favor of the separation of Trinity Church, Takoma, from Silver Spring parish and the erection of a new parish, to be known as Takoma parish. The report was adopted. Some difference of opinion arose as to whether the annual convention was a con- tinuing body or whether it ceased to exist on its adjournment, and whether a spe- cial council would require a new election of lay delegates, The committee proposed an amendment that the lay delegates shall be chosen ‘from among the parishioners entitled to vote, who shall hold office for the canoni- cal year for which they are elected.” The ameudment was adopted. At the evening session it was decided to refer the question of the boundary line between Zion and St. Matthew's parishes to the standing committee. Bishop Satterlee preseated to the conven- tion a beautifully carved oaken chair,which was used for the first time at his consecra- tion in New York city by Bishop Arthur C. Coxe, who was designated by the pre- siding bishop to act In his stead at the consecration services. On the back of the chair will be carved the newly adopted seal of the diocese of Washington, which con- tains the coat cf arms of George Wash- ington on a Jerusalem cross. ‘This chair was accepted by the convention and a vote of thanks was adopted. The committes ap- pointed to nominate members of the com- mittees of missions, of religious instruction, of episcopal endowment and of church char- ities, reported, nominating the members whose terms had expired. The report was adopted. Mr. Seymour W. Tulloch was re-elected treasurer of the convention by unanimous vote. It was decided to hold the next annual convention in St. Paul's parish, this city, in May next. The convention then finally adjourned. ee TS WASHINGTON SEMINARY. A Pleasing Program Marks the Close of the School Year. Despite the storm that had raged but a short time before the Church of Our Father was crowded to the doors last night, on the occasion of the commencement ex- ercises of the Washington Seminary. The stage was banked high with flowers and gracefully decorated with palms. The south Sunday school alcove, where the pupils sat, was prettily trimmed and fes- teoned with white and green paper decora- tions, made by the tiny fingers of the kin- Gergarten class. The exercises commenced at 7:45, with an invocation by Rev. Dr. J. A. Aspinwall. Then followed an interesting program of twenty-three numbers, includ- ing essays by the graduates; recitations by Misses Hattle Margaret Easton, Virginia velyn Wake, Ella Kate Chamberlin and Marcia Bliss; concert, recitation and chorus singing by the school; piano solos by Misses Harriet Coleman Chambers and Elizabeth Clark Bixby; trios by Misses Widaman, Randall, Hendrickson, Bixby, Ross, Lyman, Eberly and Harlowe; his- torical monologues, with chalk drawings, by Rita Worthington Ridgely on “Bunker Hill,” and Alice Emma Grandin on “Wash- ington's Retreat;” the autobiography of a water drop, by Mabel Grandin and Mary Jefferies Easton; dumb-bell drill; the ‘‘An- vil Chorus,” by Misses Fox, Sheldon, Eber- ly, Jenkins, Ross, Gilbert, Collier, Bean, Haddaway, Clark, Davis, Bixby,” Riley, Sheriff, Lyman and Hellen; violin ‘solo, by Nora Newcomb Harlowe; club swinging by Misses Gilbert, Burbridge, Barker, Fox, Sheriff and Chamberlin; ‘vocal solo by Elizabeth Randall Burbridge; statue poses by Grace Chandler Ross and’ Marie Loulse Collier, and the distribution of diplomas, by Major J. W. Powell, to the graduates, Etta Rebecca Hendrickson, Trenton, N. J.: Mabelle Evelyn Hudson, Knoxville, Tenn., ard Katharine Choate (kindergarten train- irg), Washington, D. The graduates’ essays were on the follow- ing subjects: Miss Hendrickson, “Symbols of Immortality;” Miss Hudson, “Paradise Found in the Shadow of the Crossing of Swords; Miss Choate, “Moral Development of Child-Life.” The ‘accompanists of the evening were Mrs. Grace Dufour Brown and Mrs. Frances Myer Shaw. After the exercises Mrs. Smallwood, the princtpal of the seminary, tenderad a re- ception to her friends and those of her pupils at the school home, 1535-40 17th Street, assisted by the graduates, -—.__—_ THE BIG CHORUS. The Four Sections Will All Hold Rehearsals Tonight. Tonight the four sections of the Chris- tian Endeavor chorus meet for their regu- lar weekly rehearsal in the following churches: Section A, Metropolitan Presby- terian Church; section B, Metropolitan M. E. Church, corner of 4% and C streets; section C, First Baptist Church, and sec- tion D, Fourth Presbyterian Church, cor- ner of 9th street and Grant place. The choirs in the Eckington and Takoma Park sceieties have been transferred from sec- tion B to section D, and will meet tonight with the choirs that make up the latter sec- tion. Most signal success has attended the efforts of the music committee to organize a chorus of 4,000 voices for the conven- tion, for not only have that number of singers been enrolled, but the mark has been passed, and the latest information has it that the chorus numbers more than 4,300. Of the 4,270 singers whose names are already entered. on the records at hea quarters 2,277 have soprano veices, 827 alto, 485 tenor and 731 bass. Two of the choirs have more than 300 members, that at the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church numbering 865 and the Calvary Baptist Church choir 340. The Mount Vernon M. E. choir has about 250 members, and there are a large number with over one hundred. The rehearsals have shown that this large body of chorus members is also capable of producing a splendid volume of music, and under the training of the directors !s learn- ing to render the convention songs with a degree of shading and expression that is remarkable in such large choruses. The leaders of the sections at the re- hearsal tonight will be Chairman Clark, Percy 8S. Foster, Dr. F. J. Woodman and J. Arthur Rose. ——__ Bust of Van Buren. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Will you kindly allow me a little space in your valuable and popular paper to correct a misstatement made in your issue of Tues- day evening, May 26, where, in speaking of the work of James P. Voorhees, the son of the Senator from Indiana, the bust of Martin Van Buren, now in the Senate, was spoken of as his work. In February, 1804, I received the commission to execute in marble a bust of Martin Van Buren for one of the vacant niches in the Senate, etc., ind delivered the same to Mr. Clark, archi- ect of the Capitol, in the latter part of July, 1894, having executed the whole work myself. The bust was highly spoken of then and since; and one cannot complacently see an- other get the credit for a meritorious work, to which he alone is entitled. U. 8. J. DUNBAR. ——._—_. For Arlington, from 18% street and Penna. ave. Time, sixteen minutes. Fare round trip, 20 cents.—Advt, THE ~ FIREMEN’S © FAMILIES Entertainment at Allen's Grand Opera House Tonight for Their Benefit. The United States Marine Band and Other Talent to Participate in the Program. There is every indieation that a regular “grand opera house” will be in evidence at the big benefit for:the families of the dead firemen which will be held this even- ing at Allen's Opera House, and it is hoped that enough tickets have been sold in ad- vance to fill the big auditorium. There are no reserved seats, and it will be first come first served. The program which will be rendered recommends the benefit to the general public as an entertainment of the highest order, trrespective of the end for which it is given, and amusemert seckers in general will patronize it for the double attraction. The selections to be rendered by the Marine Band were given in The Star last evening, and include compositions of a high order of merit. The Capital Glee Club, under the direction of N. Dushane Cloward, will also appear in several selec- tions. while the male quartet of the club, consisting of Messrs. Hensey, Gough, As- mussen and Cronin, will render numbers. Mr. Melville Hensey will also sing a tenor solo. The Cecilian Ladies’ Quartet, under the direction of Miss Katie V. Wilson, will be heard, end Mr. Charles B. Hanford, one of the most popular actors gumbered mong the sons of Washington, will con- tribute a recitation. There seems to be ro doubt whatever in the mind of any one ecnnected with the affair, that it will be a huge success, as the peopie of the city gen- erally feel that it ought to be patronized as a matter of justice, as well as charity. ‘The committee having the affair in charge were embarrassed by the great number of volunteers, and in making up the program were influenced solely by the fact that the Marine Band had to be taken as the basis of the talent, and that other numbers must correspond. There were sev eral things that could have been utilized but for the fact that they would have ne- cessitated a change of stage setting and entailed the remo of the band from the stage. The new Washington Military Con- cert Band, of which Mr. Will Haley is di- rector, has lost several of its men tem- pererily, who have gone upon concert en- vagements, and on that account that or- ganization is not on the program, although its services were offered the day after the fire. It was hoped then that the concert could be arranged at an earlier date, when this band and the Marine Band’ could have been heard in the same program. The committee have met with-encourage- ment on every hand. The Opera House has been given free of charge, and all the at- taches, both in front and behind the cur- tain, have volunteered their services. The United States Electric Light Company has given the lighting of the building. Messrs. Droop & Sons have tendered the piano and all the printing has been donated by Mr. James Williams. It is the intention of the committee that every dollar received shall be given to the relief fund. The fund for the families of the firemen who were numbered on the death list of the recent Louisiana avenue fire. received a decided impetus last evening from the pro- ceeds of an entertaimment given at Central Hall by the Oriental Order of Zouaves and Lafayette Post, No. 20, A. R. The au- dience was large, and as a number of tick- ets were sold which were not presented there Is every reagon_to expect a large sum from the affair. The program was a pleasing one, and was participated in by the Fourth Artillery Band, under the di- rection of A. Buglione; Henry M. Baker, the Washington Ladies’ Quartet, consisting’ of Misses Herrlott, Dexter and Dillion and Mrs. HW. Taylor; Mr. Edwin Willette, Misses Florence and Mabel Chambers, Annie and John Downey, Miss Mollie Wright, Miss M. A. Brown, Mr. John Tweedale,’ Mr. Joe Burroughs, Miss Brown, Miss Wright, Miss K. Browne, Misses Pearl, May and Mabel Cook and Master Chrissie Sproesser. It Was announced that 300 or more tickets had been disposed of before the entertain- ment, and that a goodiy sum had been taken In at the door, which will insure a gratifying result to turn into the general fund. —— —__ The Washington Cadet Corps. The Washington Cadet Corps, Capt. Ar- thur Brooks, commanding, will leave this evening on the steamer George Leary for an extended trip. Their main object is to take part in the Memorial day exercises at the Soldiers’ Home, Hampton, Va. In- cidertally they will visit Norfolk and Fort- ress Monroe, the White Squadron at New- port News, Va., and take a run out to the capes. They will be away until Monday at 7 a.m. They will be accompanied by the Capital City Band, the Butler Zouaves and delegations from Posts 4 and 9, G. A. R., Department of the Potomac. Quite a delegation comes over from Baltimore also to go down with the party, and many citi- zens from the District and Alexandria also go. ———_ 100 ft. bonrds, $1; any length you want. F. Libbey & Co., 6th and N.Y. av. -Ad. —_— A Hospital Appointment. Dr. Raymond Power Higgins has lately assumed his duties on the staff of the Homeopathic Hospital, on N street north- west. The appointment, which is for two years, was won by Dr. Higgins in a com- petitive examination held two weeks ago. Several contested for the appointment, but Dr. Higgins passed the best examination. He is the son of Mr. Frank EB. Higgins of 935 French street, and was graduated from the Hahneman Medical College, in Phila- delphia, May 5, with honors. —.__ Johnston's open all.day Saturday. Pge. 9. —Advertisement. Stricken With Apoplexy. Francis A, Colton, forty-eight years of age, whe was employed as a bookkeeper in the office of Riley & Walker, 13th street and Ohio avenue, was stricken suddenly while at work yesterday afternoon, it is thought, with apoplexy. He was removed to the En-ergency Hospital, and in spite of the efforts of the physicians there death ensued abcut 7 p.m. Mr. Colton resided with his wife and son at 48 E street north- west. Mount Vernon railway to Arlington ev- ery fifteen minutes, from 13% street and Penna. avenue.—Advt. Scott’s Emulsion Is Cod Liver Of swithout the fishsfat. taste. You get all the virtue of thei: oll. You skip. nothing but) the testes Soc. end $1.00 at all druggists’ BAD COMPLEXIONS, Pimples, blackheads, red, rough ‘and ofly skin and hands, dry, thin and falling hair, and simple blemishes are prevented and cured by CUTICURA SOAP, most effective skin-purifying and beautify- tng soap in the world, as well as purest and sweet- est of toilet and nursery soaps. Sold throughout the world. AT MERTZ’S. ‘Tomorrow—Decoration Day—we shall close at 2 p.m, Customers are therefore request- ed to make purchases Vefore that time. NAPHTHA-CAMPHOR Sides Bee plain camphor for the pre- servation of clothes, furs, etc. A Ib-can,..... BARTH’S COCA, BEEF and CELERY COMPOUND, a posi- tive and guaranteed cure for nervous disorders, dyspepsia, &c..... 8 5 OC. Mertz’s - Modern Pharmacy, uth and F Sts. EXCURSIONS. SOOO SECS ESOOSOOOTCOOOCCOSESE In the ‘The weather promises to be all that could be desired on Decoration day, and prepara- tions are completed to entertain a large crowd both at Marshall Hall and at Mt. Vernon. The steamer Charles Macalester will make the usual three trips to Marshall |B Scr toe «ity Sy SPtBS sapere Hall, at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., and to blood purifier. The great cures of blood dis- Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The eases by Hood's Sarsaparilla havo made it fast steamer River Qucen will leave the | @ known as the One True Blood Purifier and Macalester’s wharf at 9:46 a.m. and 3 p.m, | the best and will carry both freight and passengers, stopping at all river landings and running S = on to Glymont and Indian Head on the rin morning trip, returning to Washington at p . 2:45 and 10 p.m. Patriotic music on boat and dancing at Marshall Hall, day and evening, will be the attractions, besides | % Medicine. Ninety per cent of all: the people bowling, sports. The excursion season will open at Colonial Beach tomorrow, Decoration day, and the palace steamer Jane Moseley wiil make her regular trip at 9 a.m. Books are open for societies for charter of the boat and grounds, and for an all-day excursion there is,no more pleasant spot on the river. are “all run down.” Remember Nelson Division, No. 2, U. R., K. of P., will give an excursion to Gettysburg and Pen-Mar tomorrow, the train leaving the Baltimore and Potomac depot at 0 Sarsaparilla o'clock. A large number of friends accompany the division, and there is every evidence of a most successful trip in every Way. Tickets may be secured from mem- bers of the command, or at the station in the morning, tickets ‘being sold either to Gettysburg or Pen-Mar. A Decoration day excursion will be given to Pen-Mar and Gettysburg by Washington Division. No. 1, U. R., K. of P., over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, tomorrow morning, the train leaving the Baltimore and Ohio station at 8:30 for Pen-Mar and at 8:15 for Gettysburg. Tickets may be purchased from members of the division or AMUSEMENTS. Spend Decoration at the station tomorrow morning. The fast new excursion boat John Syl- Tealer Sever Cs Day at Aniington! e’clock for Colonial Beach, and on every | + base ball and numerous other need to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify their blood at this season. The warmer Weather finds them greatly debilitated, and discase is most likely to attack those who Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. $1. Hood’s Pills SF CEEOE09EF4 O94. the best family cathartic and liver stimulant. 25¢. oe * eee © season. The Decoration day excursion will |, 33. Mave thie veld fen et eee be made enjoyable to this resort by the ad- |. 5, make this world-famous am eee dition of several new attractions at the) 2] { tere place oue full of interest 9 ° * beach, end preparations are being made SO whalers: 4 for a large crowd. Esputa’s Orchestra will ‘The coolest and most pleasant © * ° ° furnish the music for the trip. $$ route to take tx by way of the #9 °° Tomorrow will witness the opening of tne |7 >] WASHINGTON, | ALEXANDIIA $2 ¢ + regular summer excursion scason at River View, and from all indications it will be the most successful season that popular resort has ever seen. The new amusement, ‘shooting the chute,” has already become exceedingly popular with Sunday excursion- ists, and, from all reports, the crowd which will go down tomorrow will test its full ca- pacity. The boats will leave at 10 a.m., 1 2:15, 3:30, 6:40 and 6:45 p.m., making flying trips with all possible sped. All the amusements at the View have been ren- ovated, remodeled and beautified, while its natural surroundings, tending to comfort and rest, remain the same as before. For the convenience of those who wish to go to Arlington cemetery tomorrow, or, in Trains leave 13} st. and Pa. ave. From 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. 20C. Ale OPER 15 minut fae my29-tf LAFAVETTE SQUARE not “nese. JUNE 3, BENEFIT OF ATTACHES. 2 The following artists have most kindly volun- fact, at any time, the Washington, Alexan- | teered their services und will prnitively uppenr: dria and Mt. Vernon railwa y Mr. and Mrs. Chas. B. Hanford, M Kk) ed. The cars over this line leave the very Mery Helen How heart of the city, 13% Tigres eee vania and rea iw. Droop, Sol. ‘Minst-r, Her ter: an exceedingly picturesque route, ; in sixteen minutes. The fare for the round trip is 20 cents and the convenience of leav- Qua ing the city and returning to it at goud Apollo Quartette, speed and in a convenient locality will be Madrid Mandolin Quartette. appreciated. Mr. Victor H. Johnson and augmented Orchestra. Seat eens PRI Boc., Te. and $1. my28-6t A YW ON SALE. The sale of decorative flowers and plants —== EXCURSIONS ETO. ST. ELMO DELRAY Tomorrow. ‘Two Special Excursions Tomorrow—Decora- tion Day. Leaving Pennsylvania Depot at 11:50 a.m, and 3:20 p.m. Free Tickets (for adults only) of agents at Depot, Investigate the merits of these towns. The Electric Road which rons to these s- Places will be in operation in a few days. Remember, our inducements cannot be equaled They include—Free Improvements, Free Life Insurance, Free Car Fares and Butlding Prizes. No notes—No mortgages—No interest—No taxes. ' Prices of Lots—$75, $100, $125, $150, $180, ‘Terms—First payment, $1; from i5c. to $1.25 weekly. Woed, Harmon & Co., 525 "3th Street N. W. KEEP COOL!! Decoration Day! DON'T FORGET An Ideal Day’s Sport—Salt Water Bathing, Fishing and NO MIST About the Boat. JOHN SYLVESTER, Fastest, Steadiest and Coolest Boat ever run to Colonial Beach. IT GETS TE t Elegant Music—Prof. = 3 : NO STATE ROOMS Clyde Deck, Foot th St., 9A. Ii. will be continued tomorrow morning at 10 New National Theater. o'clock at M. B. Latimer & Co.’s.—Advt. a Every Evening and Saturday Matinee. Decoration day Cigars, big box, 25c. up. MICS Nt _ Our make bc. the best. os MISS MARY SANDERS In the New and Original Comedy, ex} ten for her by CHARLES BRADLE wing Washingt uiton, Perey B Joun Pitt,’ Agnes F SICKLES’ 100 ft. boards, $1; any length you want. F. Libbey & Co., 6th and N.Y. a’ ROYAL BAKING POW DER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. eclally writ- z < $ 1F COMIC OPERA, LILLIAN RUS- Greatest Success, ‘the ‘SORCERER. ATIONAL RIFLES’ HALL, FRIDAY E , May 29. 3 Reserved a sh eet J. z METROPOLITAN CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 515 2th et. n.w.—New Publications as soon as issued. 4 Highest of all in leavenin, ‘rength. rican and foreign magazines a spec —Latest United States Goverament Single subscription, 1 year, $5.00; 1m Food [eport. For particulars as to club tates, &., ing BRARY. . Manager. Et tf ROYAL BAKING POWDER O., Sa Eee epee gegen te NY | CAPITAL RIDING PARK. aaeeseeseeseasoscoese 5s ae ee HOME OF THE New ante a FETE == == | Electric lighted. <9 room and CITY ITEMS. Mite LADIES: BICYCLE, Olest Cycle, Resort in city. 14th 3 “and New York ave. Complimentary lessons to Inferior Quality Never Slips In Indies: Omice within and 1423-N. Yo ave, unseen by us. We're much too careful for that. Only what's freshest and choicest in Fruits and Vegetables goes on our stands. The finest display in Center market. Cannon & Chandler, 76 to 81 Cen. mkt. er Time to Arlington, each way, 16 min- utes, from 13% street and Penna. avenue. it Tickets, 50c.; three, $1.00; five, $1.50; guaran- teed, $3.00; practice rides, 25c. Welcome. Open nights and all day. Chevy Chase. Chery Chase Lake and the beautiful grove bor- dering its banks ts the ideal place to spend a few hours each day during the summer months. The grounds are kept clean and perfect order is main- tained. A delightful place to take your children for a day’s outing 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. it eS One of the Most Delicate Dishes of Harvey's list of sea food is Crab Soup, with torrato or okra; also Broiled Live Lobster, genuine Key West Turtle Soup and Steaka, and his own deep sea cultured oysters for spring and summer use, which are plump and in flavor equal to winter months. His roast beef and steaks are the best in Washington: aa it Donch'’s Band will play every evening during the If Your Dealer Doesn’t Handle summer from 8 until 10 o'clock. “Partridge” Hams, it's well worth the | Pleasure boats for hire on the lake at all times, trouble to find one who does. They’re sweet, tender and juicy. J. B. Schroth,454 Cen.mk, it — ee Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf ‘Take cars of the Capital Traction Company. my1-3m,28 EXCURSIONS, ETC. COLONIAL BEACH Decoration Day, And dally thereafter, foot 7th s1 9 a.m. ——_+—_—_ Carpets Never Looked Brighter than after we've cleaned them. All the dist is removed. Spots and stains taken out. Insured against fire. Wagon will call. Decoration Day at Mount Vernon, TOMB OF WASHINGTON, And on the Green Lawns of < Plarshall Hall. Patriotic Music by Schroder's Band , Dancing at Grounds Day & Evening TO MOUNT VERS STEAMER “MACALESTI h ste turning, grounds steamer. and mansion, TO MARSHALL STEAMER UESTE wharf ut z wir f at 24! at all River land: Head on mornis reserves the right to re Jectiouable parties. LL. 28-400 BLAK WEEMS STEAMBOAT o SUMMER schedule, in effect June 3, 1806—Stcamner Poto= mac will leave Stephenson's wherf, foot 7th stay RY SUNDAY at 4 p.m., and Steamer Soa RY MONDAY at 4 p.m., for Bultimore and . The steamer Sue will leave TURDAY EVENING at 5 o'clock, for Piney Poin George's Island and River Landings, giving our patrons spending a day at the resorts on Chesapeake bis, where Fishing, Bathing caa be thy pry arrive in Washingt xy. All accome modations st © rooms and. furth BRO. 910 “GRAND DECORATION DAY E Pen [Mar and Gettysburg Saturday, May 30, Under the auspices “of WASHINGTON DIV., NO. 1 VIA TH K. OF. Poy Trains leave B. and ©. station, New Jersey ave, and for Gettysburg at m.; for i . _Ketarning, les ttysbung Mar, 6 vision and iz of exer ts to Pen Mar, Tickets to Getty my 26-4t $1.75 3 Chevy Chase Inn WILL OPEN FOR THE SEASON Saturday, May 30. @ECORATION DAY). Dinner, $1. Music Every Evening. M. R. Thorp, 488 Maine ave. s.w. it There’s but One Other Ham LOWEST TON RATES TO SOCIETIES. ~ EXCURSION STEAMER ON RIVER as good as a “Dove Brand Ham.” That's| mates TNTTAT Qui Wie : JOHN SYLVESTER. another “Dove Brand.” Always mild and sweet. Miller & Krogmann, Cen. & N.L.mks. THE it ih tt . | Shoot the Chute} ——__-___ Almond Macaroon: @ Dozen, 25: ‘antes For tomorrow only. Baked fresh. Take t pear come, with you on Decoration day. Kraftt's a ee itands, 161-: st. wing, Center market, 1 3 SENSATIONS __— RIVER VIEW. | Toe sticks everything.10c. OPENING OF THE SEASON. AMUSEMENTS, DECORATION DAY, Saturday, May 30. TICKETS, -CHILDREN, 1c. Fine table; steamers Samuel J. Pentz and Harry Randall will make six flying trips to River View as follows: 10 a.m., 1, 2:15, 3:30, 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. Leave Alexandria at 10:20 a.m., and 7 p.m. Returning, leave River View at 12:15, 2, 5, 8 and 10:30 p.m. E. S. RANDALL, my2T-w, th,f,8-80 Sole Proprietor. > Allen’s Grand Opera House Week commencing Monday, June 1. OPENING OF THE REGULAR SUMMER SEASON. Matinees Wednesday and Saturd: Buckler’s Stock Company, In Tom Taylor's Popular Comedy, ~SUILL WATERS RUN OFEP led by a refined high-class Vaudeville Olio, ineludii CRIMMINS AND GORE, Geor ham, X Ray Bisley, = ~ ~ ee Setitaat Quartet, Dupont Stance STEAMER BARTHOLDI FOR CHARTER EVERY F, 8. Hayes, Bellman avd Moore, day, tocluding Sunday. Row boats ‘all kinds, and a host of others, Two entertainments rolled Into one! rices. 55 15c., Be., 35e. and 50. jatinees—25c. reserved seat any part of house. Hiring and storage. JNO. CUMBERLAND & BON, foot of F st. and N. H. ave. nw. my13-1m Next Week—THE TWO ORPHANS." my25-t¢ Grand Opening Excellent Program | COLONIAL BEACH ROUTE. Bioyciy races, Palace Steamer Jane Moseley. FANCY AND TRICK RIDING . Rete AND MUSIO Grand Excursions Grand Inaugural Opening Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 31. Of the Thousand of Dollars in Improvements. Grand Corcert and Dancing Music. Delightful Breezes on cool and spacions Huzricane Deck. Extensive Dancing Room. Round trip only 50c. Children, 25c. Steamer leaves dock FOOT SIXTH STREET, 9 a.m. sharp. Home 9:30 p.m. = my22 International Athletic Park Decoration Day. PIANO CONCERT IN PROMENADE AFTER THE RACES, Park opens at 1 p.m.; races at 8 sharp. Admission—25e., 50c. and 7c. Boxes—$6.00. Beats now on sale at Droop & Sons’, 925 Pa. ave, my25-t pel ag HART etreet cars. Colonial Beach Excursions. Pa!»ce Steamer “Jane Moseley.” Season Commences Saturday, May 30. Books cow open and churches, Sunday schools and all bona fide societies may secure select dates. Terms amazingly low for delightful all-day excur- he beautiful Potomac. No. 619 Penna. sve. my22 Boor. ‘Small, Music every ev aq and B 3 BI ‘Take F 0 MISTAKI BUT Go OVER THE Pennsylvania R. R. 10 MAR and GETTYSBURG Decoration Da’ May 30, 1896, with Trains leave Nelson Divisio U.K. K Balto. and Potomac t ation 1 ave. ut 8:30 a.m. Retarnin rat lock p.m. Tickets for sale bers of the division and at depot on mo on. r, adults. var, children ttyshurg, Gettysburg, my23-6t LANGUAGE TOUR of P adults. children ‘OF EUE of June. Small and select party, d uy Prof. and Mme. Gaillard. Apply GAILLARD SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 1023 15th st. tow. BUENA VISTA.STFAMER G. T. SEUFFERLB make regul: every Week day fr 8 a i < at 10:36 and o t can be lodges, . ida: fieher at Horner's { © Market, or at wharf office 3. 3. BINDER. Munager, N. & W. Steamboat Co. Every day in the rear for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and all points south hy the superb powerful el eteamers “Newport News,” ““Norfoll “v ton,”” dasiy, on the following schedule Southiou | Northl Lr. Washington, . |x. Ports Ly. Alexandria Us. Ar. Ft. Monroe.6 Gy. Ar. 7 ar. ar. Ar. Visitors to Chamberlin’s Hygeia,” and Virginia Beach will this the tractive route, insuring a comfortable 8 rest. irge and luxurious roome hented by ‘and fitted throughout with electric Din ing room service is a la carte, and ts suppli from the best that the markets of Washington and Norfolk can afford. Tickets on ale at U0; 8. Exnrese office, 617 Pennsylvania avenuc; 518, 619, 142: mnsyl- fa avent. “B. and 0, ticket office, Ith street and New York avenue, und on boa: Steamers, wasve time table, inp, ete, e28 be had. Any other information desired will be nished on pplication to the undersigned at tl wi Vashingtca, company’ rf, foot of 7th at., D. 6. Pelephone No. 750. $all-404° JNO. CALLAHAN, General Maoager. ston!