Evening Star Newspaper, February 18, 1897, Page 12

12 LOC AL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. 2 of Music.—Eugenie Blair in “Jane . Rije “The Burgiar.” Columbia Theater—-Margaret Mather in “Cymbeline.” Grand Opera House fiby.”” Ice Palace and L. streets northwest.— Real Ice Kerran’s Lyceum Theater.—The Meteors’ High Class Vavdeville Compan: Lafayette Square Opera House.—The Sporting Duc New National Theater—“At Gay Coney Isard Willard Hall.—Exhibition of the Biogtaph. Carroll Institute Hall.—Carroll Institute Fair. ——— EXctr pNS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon ) a.m. Norfolk and aed and f landings Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave street and Penn: avenue for Mount Vernon at a.m. 1 12:05, 2:05 and 4:15 p.m. ‘Trains leave street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from § a.m. to S p.m. —— NEEDLE CASES FREE AT JOHNSON BROS. 1206 F ST. for one of these handsome souvenir ssorted darn- 20 assorted cases, containing 10 dd other large needles a wing needles, a "97 ndar” n inch measure. Given awa ‘Qual- ity” ard “weight” considered, you cannot beat our prices for coal. Johnson Bros., main office, 1206 F st. © P. Speer, chief of the mili- tary division of the second auditor's office, ‘Treasury Department. who is charged with assaulting Mr. William Callow Monday af- ternoon, and against whom a warrant has been pending since that time, appeared at the Police Court yesterday and left $200 collateral for his appearance when the case Major Ex: is called. A hearing cannot be granted un- til a district attorney enters upon the dis- charge of his duties. Arbuckle’s, Lever page 7. - Coffee 152. Jobr “BERKE FILTER only $4 complete: none better. See it. HEDD & KRO., 432 9th st. —_ + St view on avenue. baleony and win- National Cigar Factory, 1011 Pa. ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. Church Relief Meeting. the reef mass meet- Foundry Chureh Saturday even- ted, but it Is announced vill preside and that and Dr. E. R. L. Gould latter deserihe the Improvement ing at the ing are Justice not com Retorn All trains February and O. RL R " 1. valid for return passage until fot lowing Menday—Aavt ——— His Name. Jones” was the name n by was arrested yesterday after- He: on the charge of « bicycle w at having a gong or “Se was released at the hell attached es first y t 1 on collateral. and this noraing he appeared before Judge Kimball io answer the charge. Jue . a “Jones came before vim that while he knew } “Jones” he would that rhe judge Jones, the no was {n court, that ard to have some one as- me. admitted that the charge was ut claimed that he had ket. Judge Kimball let fine of § klin™ peration the Franklin team Laundry— ir $1,000 collar and cuff r. Domestic finish.—Advt. os A Valanble Reference Book. books of ite kind ever Evening Star Almanac. 1 it has ne equal, and nm so much valuable mat- comptled to meet jopaedia In con- lume is for sale Call and see in Birthday. Revolution and the Sons Revolution tn the District Washington's birthday t Sunday afternoon te Presbyterian Church. mbers are invited and are expe be present. Members of the two o ions will meet in the lec- ture re for the services, which begin a Vv Rev. Dr. John R. t New York wili deliver add-esses. Bishop Satterlee, Rev. Dr. Wal- lace Radcliffe, and Rev. Dr. T.8. Child will take par('in the exercises. The musi which will be a featuce of the exercises, will be under the direction of John Porter Lawrerce of the New York Ave- F. Fanciulh, leader Chestnat coal, No. IMORE BIDS TO BE OPENED Post Office Building Work for Which Uon- tracts Are Not Yet Let. Plumbers May Have to Cut Walls and Tear Up Floors to Set Their Pipes. Proposals for heating the new city post office building will be opened the 26th in- stant, and the contract for the work will be awarded soon after. The specifications for the information of bidders are volu- minous. The piant will consist of twelve tubular boilers, arranged in batteries of three each, and so constructed that any one of them can be thrown out of service at will. A smokeless furnace, two water filters and tracks for the transportation of fuel are also enumerated. In carrying out the contract there will be used miles and miles of steam pipes, besides thousands of feet of tubes, ducts, flues, ete. A Conflict of Contracts. Those who have followed the slow course of interior finishing In the new building will perhaps be surprised to learn that the contract for heating has not yet been awarded, although in October last the con- tract for finishing the interior of the first epory and basement was let, and since then the umbing contract has been awarded. s yet nothing has been done in the matter of beginning work in the building with the plumbing, and although more than three months has elapsed since the interior fin- hing contract was awarded, this week is witnessing only the beginning of operations under ft. In carrying out the specifications of the plumbing and heating contracts, pipes will have to be run in and through the parti- tion walls of the building, and flues and ducts under the floors of the various stories. It may be a knowledge of this fact which has caused the contractor for the finishing work, such as plastering, fitting in door frames, laying flooring, etc.. to de- lay for such a length of time before start- ing his work. If he had pushed ahead his work and put in the partition walls and laid the floors, when the plumbers and those at work on the heating contrect he- gen to fulnll their engagements {it would have been necessary for them to tear out a considerable portion of what had already been built. Putting 1m Window Frames. Today therg are at work in the building eral carpenters engaged in putting to- gether window frames, which have been shipped “knocked down” from the factory. Frames for the basement and one or two stories are already on hand, and others are expected by the end of the week. Then there are men engaged in putting in the fire-proof tile partition walls. All these workmen are employed by the contractor for the interior finishing. ‘The plumber no one at work as yet, but expects to begin next week. It is quite probable that the two sets of artisans will not seriously in- terfere with each other, seeing t not much of the partition construction work has yet been done. But when the workmen who are to put in the heating apparatus find employment, it is said that they will he considerably hampered because Gf the necessity for cutting through walls and tearing out portions of floors. It is said that all of this confusion could have been avoided if the contracts for the plumbing and heating had both been awarded prior to the letting of the contract for the fintsh- ing work. > RATES ON WEST-BOUND TRAFFIC. ‘The Norfolk and Western and Bal more and Ohio Make a Content. It is understood that the board of mana- gers of the Joint Traffic Association has been notified by the Baltimore and Ohio raflroad to consider at once the cut in rates announced b the Norfolk and Western and Louisville and Nashville raliroad com- pentes on west-bound fast freight ship- ments. If the cut continues it is claimed the Baltimore and Ohfo and other big lines in the association will have to arrange to meet it. There is a strong impression that an ar- ement will be made by which the Nor- folk and Western Railroad Company will be Induced to withdraw its new rates and ore the old. This, tt is claimed, would avoid what prove to be a big freight war. Should there be a failure to agree satisfactorily the board of managers will probably au- orize the Baltimore and Ohio and other the association affected by the cut meet it, and the other members of the association would pro-rate the loss they would sustain by the reduction. >. Old Gaard Meeting. A large attendance of the members of the Old Guard was present Tuesday evening at the meeting called to elect a color sergeant, vice W. W. McDonald, deceased. After a spirited contest, Corporal J. §. Edson was elected junior color sergeant. W. V. Rowe Was elected to the vacant corporalship, and M. M. Lewis a member of the court-mar- committee. ‘aptain Edgar ordered the company to semble tonight to escort General T. 8. arkson, commander-in-chief G. A. R., ‘om his hotel to the encampment hall. It was decided that in view of the re- quirement of guard duty at the encamp- ment, the company would not parade on the wd. the exclusive sale. a1. 126 H, 1626 M —Advt. Lewi By his will July 1, 1800, and filed yesterday the Lewis Clephane leaves his entire p » the widow, Annie M. Clepha nage, control and dis- ax she executor, Wal- pose « ad the Joi ter C. Clephane, may deem proper for the t Interests of herself and children. The tator directs that ix just debts be 4 and bis sisters eared for. >- Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank I. Rawlings, 1506 Pa. ave.— A ivertisement. 2 es Flag Presentation. Hers and Suilors’ National Ben- ficial Union will present a handsome flag to the Colored Hix hool Cadets at Cen- Hall tomorrow evening. The flag ts now cn ex! on. The order of ex- ercises for presentation will be as follows: Called to order by James W. Butcher, president; reading of flag resolu- Capt. Alexander Oglesby: tntroduc- marks, Maj. C. 8. Fisher of the gal- Kea ‘Ke. presentation address by Major €. A. Fleetwood. medal of honor mar; acceptance on hehalf of the High Seboo! Batt by Prof. W. B. Montgom- 2 of High School; interspersed with } and patriotic airs by full orehestra ana High School Battalion cho- Prof. John T. Layton. a haha Lodge Celebrates. ied by Delegations from Independent, Columbia and Rescue lodges of Good Templars were amceng the visitors to Minnehaha Tuesday evening. An interesting report of work done at the last meeting of the Anti-Sa- loon League was made by Representative H.R. Stewart. Henry F. Smith, chatrman, preserted an exceedingly entertaining pro- gram of exercises 1u memory of Washing- toz Lessons from the life and public serv- of the illustrious hero, teaching self- rol, nobility, valor and love of coun- ry were given in remarks and readings as By David Laing. J. S. Blackford Lodge, A. N. Canfield, R. A. H.R rt. An original a Russell. Solos and duets were sung by the Misses Nellie Smith and Lolo Elwood and Mrs. Carrie Su ——.__. S1-2 HOURS To Old Pot ‘omfort. All rail, via Richmond and the ©. and 0. route. Leave Washington Tuesdays,Thurs- days and Saturdays, 4:21 p.m., from 6th street station. Solid train, ‘comprising combined car, parlor car, dining car and observation ear. Tickets at Pennsylvania -s and at depot. Full information at @ U. ticket offices—Advt, Arrangements were inaugurated for the purpose of giving a series of entertain- ments in the near future to aid in defray- ing the expense of music to the national encampment, G. A. R., in Buffalo, N. ¥., next August. The co-operation of the posts of the department is promised. pees eee The Walters Art Gallery. - The Walters Galleries, in Baltimore, famed for their art treasures all over the eastern part of the United States, will be vpen to the public all the Wednesdays of February, March and April; all the Satur- days of April, Easter Monday and Wash- ington’s birthday, the 22d of February. On the latter day the galleries will be open from 10 to 5 o'clock, as a further accommo- ation to those unable to attend any other day. The proceeds from these exhibidons will be devoted to helping the poor of the city of Baltimore. Tickets are for sa'e in this city at Harris & Shafer’s and in Bal- timore at the Mount Vernon Hotel. Recent additions which have been m. le to this famous collection of works of art, under the direction of its present owner, Mr. Henry Walters, have enhanced its at- tractiveness very considerably, and make {t probably the finest private collection in this part of the country. Among the re- cent additions is a water color by Mariano Fortuny, called “Faithful Friends,” de- picting an old beggar seated on the ground, with two dogs as his companions. Fortuny presented this picture to the committee of French artists In 1871 to be sold for the benefit of the sufferers from the great Chi- cago fire. It was purchased by Mr. Cut- ting of New York, and at the death of that gentleman passed into the hanis of Mr. Walters. Nineteen miniatures have also been added to the collection, a number of which are of historic value. ‘They com- prise a portrait of Napoleon I, by Augus- un; Empress Mary Louise and ‘the King of Rome, by Isabey; nine works by Cosway, three of which are especially valuable, com- ing from the collection of the Earl of Chi- chester, and showing the Duke of York at twelve years, Frederick, Bishop of Olna- brook, and George, Prince of Wales, at the age of twelve; “Morning,” by W. J. Baer of Ne York, and Nattier’s “Casini de Thury. Several important additions have also been made t othe oriental gallery, notabiy three white and blue pieces, one vase and two beakers, known in England as “Long Eliases,” of the finest perlod and exceed- ingly rare. A number of porcelains ure also on their way from China, pected to arrive during the course of the exhibitions, although they may not be in place by the opening day. The idea of giving exhibitions for the benefit of the poor was started by William T. Walters, the founder of the gallery, and his plan has been carried on by his son. ‘So much has been said about the value and magnificence of the collection that further Praise is unnecessary In these columns, and ‘art lovers in Washington will lose a most happy opportunity if this chance fs allowed to pass ‘unheeded. § and are ex-, THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1897-12 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. “The Mikado.”—The performance of the “Mikado” tomcrrow afternoon by the Jonnie Juniors at the Columbia Theater Promises to be one of the most successful events of the kind ever given in this city. It will not only be an artistic success, but ft will be a brilliant social affair as well. The boxes on the lower floor will be occupied by Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Blanchard, Mrs. Gorman and Mrs. Akers, and Mrs. Carlisle has invited Mrs. Cleveland to share her box. The upper boxes have been a by, of the prominent schools for sae ladies in this ge while the orche: tra chairs have nearly all been engaged by well-known society people. A stage re- hearsal with orchestra was held yesterday afternoon, and the smocth work showed how much time and care has been put upon the production. The rehearsal went off without a single hitch, and Prof. Clow- ard, the director of the club, is enthusias- tic in his praise of the singers he has in both cast and chorus. The performance is to be given under the auspices of R. E. Lee Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans. “The Greater New Yorkers.”—Katie Rooney's operatic extravaganza, ‘The Greater New Yorkers,” will be the attrac- tion at the Grand Opera House next week, and a special matinee will be given on Monday, Washington’s birthday. The com- pany numbers thirty people, among them Miss Adelina Roattino, Italian operatic so- prano, late of Mapleson Opera Company; Bryand and Cleaver, late of Rice's 1492; Miss Annie Harding, from the Conserv: tory of Music, Chicago; Mattie and Pat Rooney,jr._ and Katie Rooney, children of the late Pat Rooney, and a chorus of trained voices recruited from the ranks of the very best comic opera and burlesque companies in this country. The Boston Symphony Orchestra.—The Boston Symphony Orchestra will give its fourth concert of the season at the Co- lumbia Theater Tuesday evening next, and will present a program that cannot fall to please all classes and tastes among lov- ers of music. The principal feature of the program will be the Beethoven Symphony, No. 4, played for the first time nearly ninety years ago, at a benefit given the great composer, and which has come down to the present day as one of his most cele- brated works. Next to the symphony Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 6, gen- erally known as the “Pesther Carneval,”” on account of its being dedicated to the city of Buda Pesth, will attract attention. The remaining numbers are more in the nature of novelties, including the preiude to act three from Goldmark’s opera, adapt- ed from Dickens’ story of the “Cricket on the Hearth.” The soloist of the concert will be Madame Teresa Carreno, who will Play Rubinstein’s Concerto, No. 4, for piano. Madame Carreno has just ‘com- pleted a tour of the principal cities of Eu- rope, where she has heen accorded the most favorable criticism and without doubt stands today at the head of the female pianists of the world. Rubinstein’s con- certo is a favorite work with her, and is especially adapted for showing her won- derful command over her instrument, her fine technique and the dash and brilliancy of her work. —————— ee THE ANNUAL E: MPMENT. The Department of the Potomac Re- ceives Gen. Clarkson, The annul encampment of the Depart- ment of the Potomac was opened last even- ing at Grand Army Hall before the ban- quet. Col. McElroy, the commander, de- lvered his annual address; annual reporis weré read and nominations made for offt- cers for next year. Col. McElroy reviewed the events of the year in which the de- partment tock part, especiatly Memorial dey, and paid his compliments to the ef- forts of all the department officers. He spoke joyfully of the coming installation of Comrade McKinley in the White House. The commander referred to the work of the employment committee, the relief commit- tee, the Woman's Relief Corps, the Legion of Loyal Women, the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, the committee on patriotic teaching, and all the institutions and committees connected or affiliated with the department. The report of Assistant Adjutant General G. M. Husted showed that the department gains by the muster-in came within ten of equaling the loss by death, and the gains by transfer were but six less than loss from the same cause. The membership in Eood standing December 31, 1895, was 3,089; total gain December 31, 189, 200; loss by death, 92; net less, 238: in good standing Decem- ber 31, 1896, The report of Assistant General Alva S. Taber showed that the department is still somewhat in debt. The amount on hand at date is $1,558.44, left over from the memorial fund, and $30 of the general fund. The encampment will preb- ably order the former into the relief fund. Colonel Taber recommended that the per capita tax be raised from 60 to 70 cents. The report of Medical Director E, Johnston showed that the veterans had done essential service to their stricken com- rades, at much sacrifice of their own com- fort and time. Junfor Vice Commander J. F. Raub, Chaplain Henry 8. Stevens, Chief Mustering Officer W. H. Decker, Judge Ad- voeate E. J. Sweet and Inspector B, F. Chase also made reports. ‘The nominations for officers wer2 as fol- lows: For commander, T. 8. Hopkins, Post 5, and A. J. Huntoon, Post 8; for senior vice commander, Dr. J. F. Raub, Post 14; for junior vice commander, J. E. McCabe, Post 3, and E. J. Sweet, Post 20; for medi- cal director, Dr. C. B. Pettis, Post 8, and H. M. Bennett, Post 6; for chaplain, Rev. W. H. Black, Post 3, and Rev. J. H. Brad- ford, Post 7. For delegates to the nation- al encampment, T. R. Shepperd, W. IH. Doolittle, J. C. 8. Burger, G. W. Hatton, Lewis Mundheim, J. P. Quander, 8. Eno, B. T. Janney and J. H. Howlett. For ccun- cil of administration, 8. W. Tuley, G. E. Davis. T. R. Galloway, 8. W. Herbert, James Wood, W. H. Liverpool, W. G. Wal: lace and 8. C. Robb. Voting occurs at a later meeting. Th> special pleasure of the evening was the presence of General Clark- son, commander-in-chief, who was escorted te the hall by the Old Guard, in’ comman¢ ef Capt. Edgar. Commander McElroy in- troduced General Clarkson to the encamp- ment fn a happy speech and the command- er-in-chief addressed the boys in a speech of hearty and earnest feeling. —_———__ BUYING NEW RAILS. The B. and O. Has Made Contracts for 58,000 Tons. The receivers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company have determined to lay about 300 miles of new track during the current year, and have awarded contracts for 58,000 tons of new steel rail. The con- tract for these rails has been placed with Quartermaster the Carnegie company of Pittsburg, Pa., and the terms secured are said to have been the most favorable made in a long time, being at the rate of $20 per ton, a figure which will result in a saving of at least $400,000, as compared with the price of steel rails less than three months ago. It is also understood that the receivers will not issue certificates to pay for tiese rails, but will take the money out of the earnings cf the road, and that they have about twelve months within which they can pay for them. ae PYTHIAN CELEBRATION Line of March for the Anniversary Parade. Grand Chancellor Mangum has received a telegram from Supreme Chancellor P. T. Colgreve of the Knights of Pythias, that he will arrive in the city tomorrow at 12:30 o'clock. He will be met at the depot, as. stated in The Star, by a delegation of local knights. : The program for the uniform rank pa- rade tomorrow afternoon has been changed as follows: The line of march will be out Tth to F; thence to 10th, thence to Mas- sachusetts avenue, thence to Rhode Island avenue and to 15th street, down 15th to Pennsylvania avenue, down the avenue to Peace monument and countermarch to the Tth street armory. A number. of visiting Pythians are ex- pected in the city. Council No. 1, Uniform Rank, of Baltimore, has sent notice that it will come over about noon on the Penn- sylvapla road. The council will be ac- eomparied by a number of ladies and a band. ——.__ ’ Hotel Johnson Cafes. Will’ sell stewmed oysters tomorrow, to test our capucity, waiters, shuckers, etc., for 20c., such as we'have always sold for 80c. Just received 200 bushels, than which there can be no finer. Don’t miss it.—Advt. —_—_——_—_. There is a dangerous hole in the pave- Lee corner of 15th and F streets north: wesi CUTTING ITS CONNECTIONS Bill Passed Annulling!a Souther Railroad Lease, Serious Threatito the Road—Cuts It in Two—The Action Taken at. Raleigh. The severance in two of the Southern Railway Company's jines between Wash- ington and the south is seriously threatened by the passage Tuesday night by the lower house of the North Carolina legislature in ‘gession at Raleigh of the bill which has been pending for some weeks past to annul the lease tinder which the North Carolina. Tailway passed into the control of the Southern Railway Company. There docs net seem to be much doubt that it will also pass the senate, and, as Governor Russell has already stated his purpose to sign it if it reaches him, the bill, it may reasonably be expected; will soon become a law. ‘The bill ig intended to be far-reaching in its effects, and seeks not only to abrogate the lease of:the North Carolina road, but to prevent the-Southern company from build- ing a parallel line, for which ft has a char- ter from Mocksville to Statesville. The appreval of the bill referred to will, it is safe to assume, mark the outbreak of very active hostilities between the South- ern andthe Seaboard Air Line, as it is well understood that the latter is very de- sirous to secure the North Carolina road. To lese the control of the last named road would mean to the Southern a severance in two of its system, as for ninety-three miles—between Greensboro’ and Charlotte— it is a part of the Southern main line to Atlanta and New Orleans. Under the terms of the bill the governor of North Carolina is empowered, without giving bond, to bring a civil action in the name of the state of North Carolina for the purpose of having declared iHegal, null and void a certain contract entered into on the first day. of January, 1896, between the North Carolina Railroad Company and the Southern Railway Company, whereby the former company agreed to lease and demise to the last named company its franchise and property, with appurtenant rights and privileges, for the term of nine- ty-nine years; or any assignment of said contract or lease by said last named com- pany to any other person, natural or arti- ficial, or at his discretion to have declared illegal, null and void any contract for the leasir.g and demising of the North Caro- lina railroad to any forelgn corporation, whether entered into before or since the first day of January, 1896. The governor 1s hereby authorized also to employ and pay counsel to bring said suit and shall have the right to recover an allowance for costs and counsel fees. Another section of the bill provides “that it shall be unlawful to assign or trans- fer either the contract for the leasing and demising of the North Carolina railroad by the North Carolina Railroad Company to the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com- pany on the llth day of September, 1871, or the said contract for the leasing and dem!sing of the said railroad by the North Carolina Railroad Company to the South- ern Railway Company, entered into on January 1, 1896, to any person or foreign or domestic corporation.” Provision 1s also made that if the court of final resort shall decide the lease refer- red to as void the governor of the state, secretary of state: and state treasurer shali constitute a board to lease the North Caro- line railroad for a pertod of twenty years provided the capital’ stock owned by the state in the company shall not in the mean- time have been sold, which the three offi- cers named are authorized to do for a sum of not less than $2,000,000 and sub- ject to certain liens. in an interview cn the subject of the North Carolina railway at Baltimore yes- terdax President R. Curzon Hoffman of the Seaboard-Air Line is quoted as saying that he would be a bhdder for the first-named road at the expiration of the present lease in 1901, and that he would be willing to pay a larger rental than: the one proposed by the Southern Raflway Company. —— + Gave:'a Luncheon. s@he High School Cadets have engaged Haley:s Band to furnish the thusk for the regiment in the inaugural parade, and to raise the necessary funds to pay for this privilege the girls of the Central gave a lunch at that school yesterday afternoon that was one of the most successful ever given in that building. It fs expected that when returns are made enough money will have been realized to more than pay for the quota required from companies A, B, C and D—the Ist Battalion, at the Central school—and the girls of the Eastern, West- ern and Business will tend to the inatter of raising the funds to pay the share of companies E, F, G and H, the companies of the 2d Battalion. The lunch was given under the direction of Miss N. M. Reynolds, assistant principal of the Central, and she was assisted. by a majority of the teachers and pupils. The lower corridors were utilized for the pur- pose, and during the lunch hour a throng of the pupils crowded every available inch of space in an endeavor to dispose of the good things laid out before them. Booths were fitted up, one for each company, and each one did a land-office business, nearlye all of the articles provided being disposed of. It is estimated that about $103 was raised, and this, as stated, is more than enough to pay the share of the Ist Bat- talion, —_>+__ Clesing Sale Turkish Rugs, Carpets and Oriental Furniture. Tomorrcw at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. will be the closing sales of the rugs, carpets and oriental furniture at Sloan’s, 1407 G street. —Advertisement. é ———.__. Fast Riding. Frark S. Carter was charged with riding a bicycle at a greater speed than is al- lowed by law. The officer said Carter was traveling at the rate of fifteen miles an hour and Carter admitted that he was making rt least elght or ten, but asserted that he did not know that he was violating the law. “Then you don’t read the newspapers,” said Judge Kimball. ‘These newspaper gentlemen,” he continued, “are continually referring in the papers they represent to the law on the subjest of fast riding. I believe that nine out of every ten bicycle riders in the city violate the law in rela- tion to fast riding, and the only reason 1 don’t have this court room full every morn- ing is because we don’t have enough pol! men on bicycles to arrest the offenders. Carter fcrfeited the $5 collateral he had deposited at the time of his arrest. a The Best Lumber, $1.00 Per 100 Feet. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th and New York av. —Advertisement. ———— Went to Cleveland. Ex-Register of tiie Treasury B. K. Bruce is in Cleveland, Ohio!’ Mr. Bruce went to that city several day® ago in response to @ telegram from Mir. Mark A. Hanna, and Sunday last Messfs. Bruce and Hanna had a lengthy conference. Mr. Bruce is not ciples home beforecthe latter part of the week. “BATH OF! BEAUTY. Baby blemishes, pimples, red, rough hands and falling hair prevented by OUTICURA SOAP. Most effective skin purifying snd beautifying soap, as well as purent and sweetest of tollet and nursery Soaps. Only cure fer pleaples because only pre- Yentive of inflammation amd clogging of the pores. Sold everywhere. ” SOME CHILDREN slewlyr Keep thin in “desh; “are fretful; food does not do ‘thent much good. You can’t say they have any yet they never prosper. A slight cold some stomach or botel trouble Growing Children. fate tem fect | BSCOTD'S EMULSION of | Cod- bat the” remede eae Be daten, It gives es makes strong bones, healthy nerves. 2 A $27 Timepiece. “Beauty” Exquisite Solid Gold Pon eg ‘The daintiest. trosted rococo chased .case—hand tham movoment—full jeweled—stom winder... This Special order and I guare 1 Oppesite Perry’s antee it in every SPIER’S 9 Ninth 8 tel7-144 DEATH OF ADMIRAL COLHOUN. The End Came Suddenly From an At- tack of Heart Disease. Rear Admiral Edmund R. Colhoun, re- tired, died suddenly a few minutes after 11 o'clock last night at his residence, 1612.2ist street, from an attack of heart disease. His wife and two daughters were with him at the time, and although a physician was summoned at the first symptom of danger, the old sailor passed swiftly away before his arrival. Admiral Colhoun had been in his usual health almost up to the very min- nute he was stricken down, and his death was a great shock to his family. This was Particularly the case with his aged wife, who was completely prostrated by the un- expected occurrence. Admiral Colhoun served valiantly in the Mexican and civil wars. In 1861-62 he com- manded the steamer Hunchback of the North Atlantic blockading squadron and Participated in several engagements. In 1863 he commanded the Ladona and after- ward the monitor Weehawken of the South Atlantic blockading squadron. Later the monitor Saugus of the North Atlantic squadron was under his charge. In 1879 and '8) he was commandant at the Mare Island navy yard and was inspector of ves- sels in California at the time of his retire- tent In 1882. From that time he lived in this city. He was seventy-five years of age when he died, but did not show his years. The arrengements for the funeral are no: completed, but it is probable that services will be held at the Church of the Covenant, of which Admiral Colhoun was a member, and that the interment will be at the Con. gressional cemetery by the side of his youngest son. All the members of the fa: ily are in this city except one son, Pay- master 8. R. Colhoun, who is on the cruiser Oregon in the Pacific. Another son, Mr. J. Ross Colioun, is a real estate dealer in this city. Besides his wife and two sons, the admiral leaves two single daughters, Miss Elizabeth and Miss Helen A. Colhoun. ———__ Over 15 varieties of tulips at Gude’s. We're certainly headquarters for these beautiful flowers. 1224 F.—Advt. ——.____ Two Conductors on Excursion Trains. There has been much discussion within the last few years in railroad circles con- cerning the handling of excursion and oth trains carrying large numbers of passen- gers. A number of times accidents have happened to these heavily loaded trains and, almost invariably, investigation’ de- veloped the fact that the conductor was so busy taking tickets that he did not have the time to pay the proper attention to running the train. The receivers of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad have been investigating this mat- ter for some time, and have decided that hereafter. whenever there are excursion trains on the road there shall be two conductors to caeh train. It will be the duty of one of these conductors to attend to the passengers and collect the ticke! while the other will look after the rui ning of the train. General Manager Greene has issued the following order to general superintendents, effective at once: “In view of the coming tnaugura!, when we will have a very large passenger bus ness, I deem it essential that the trains should be fully manned. You are hereby authorized to put an extra man on ail these extra trains who will take the tickets, leaving the regular conductor to give his full time to the running of the train. “This not only applies to the inaugura- tion trains, but to all excursion trains in the future.’ It is said by many good railroad men that this is the only proper solution of the problem of handling large numbers of peo- ple on trains expeditious steetess tion and process, possessing cnrative power unknown to any other medicine. They SSTSsssses ~ Z 0,000,000 2 rs Know Hood's Sarsaparilla z 1s the One True Blood P pl @ 3 Purifier. They know it copie ¢ 1s the best medicine ever produced, because @ it cures wren all others utterly fail. They © know it is pécullar in comlination, propor- ¢ € $ Know ; It is prepared by experienced pharmacists in the greatest Laboratory on earth. They know its sales are uncqualed, {is cures un- approached, its merit far surpassing all other medicines. Seventy millions of people have confidence in Hood’s Sarsaparilla ; ‘The Best—in fi Hood’s Pills cre sues, intizestion, Diliousness. 25 cents. ct the One True Blood Purifier. $ z OO8904009040900006000990000 Sewlag Machine Bargain: Singer, $6; Improved White, $11: Ameri- can, $9. All have leaf and drawers and war- ranted. At Oppenheimer’s New Home Agen- cy, 514 9th n.w. Machines rented & repaired. It — ee Lillie Roberts, a fifteen-year-old colored girl, in the employ of Mr. J. H. Hogan of 1545 9th street, was bitten in three places by a dog owned by Mr. Hogan. The girl recelved prompt medical attendance, as it was thought that the dog was mad at the time. The animal was ordered killed by Mr. Hogan, and it was shot by Policeman Cochran, of the second precinct. — Rauscher'’s 5 O’Clock Tea Room is an ideal place to enjoy light refresh- ments of all kinds. Conn. ave. and L st. 1t pees gee Kneipp Malt Coffee is rich in all that the human system requires for nourishment and strength. It is a pure malt product, manufactured in the grain. Palatable, easily digested and assimilated. Sold oniy in one-pound packages. Ask your grocer for it. Price, 15 cents. it Ss Coughs and Hoarseness.—The irrita- tation which induces coughing immediately relieved by use cf “Brown's Bronchial Troches.” Sold only in boxes. ———— 25c. om the Dollar Saved On Painting. Rooms papered from $2 up. F. G. Nolte, 810 9th st. n.w. No branch. d5-t,th,s-tf ——>—__—_ Dr. O. M. Atwood will address the Men's Guild of St. Luke's P. E. Church this even- ing in their parish hall, corner 15th and Madison streets northwest, on American Character.” —_+ Paper Napkins, 25 cts. per 100—Gould’ fel7-13t* —————— Wheeler & Wilson’s Latest No. 9. High arm, rotary motion. Only machine with ball bearings. At the beginning of this session it was selected for exclusive use in the sewing department of all of the public schools of the District. Office, 427 bth st. n.w. btw. D and E. no2I-s,tu,th,tf pill eel ae LiverComplaints cured by Beecham’s Pills —— AMUSEMENTS. A Course of Lectures on - SHAKESPEARE AND LITERATU! BY ‘The Distinguished aaa Editor, William J. Rolfe, OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Dr. Rolfe is recognized on both continents as the | fe16-10tf leading authority on Shakespeare. February 17, ‘“‘Homesand Haunts of Shakespeare.’’ Each Lecture will begin at 8 o'clock im the evening, in the Athenecm of PIANO MUSIC FOR RECEPTIONS, and other social occasions. fels \T HOMES Piano lessons, $1 per 1406 Hopkins st., near 20th and P u.W, “The Coming Wrann air. Colds Common colds bring on Catarrh, Bronchitis and often lead to Con- sumption. The rawness and sore- ness of the nose and throat is caused by the action of the germs on the mucous membrane. Booth’s ‘“Hyomei” is an antiseptic bacillicide. It acts instantly on the germs and stops their work; all inflammation disap- pears; the head clears and the cough- ing ceases. It ‘CURES BY INHALATION.’ Portlgnd, Me., Nov. 10, 1896. I was a great sufferer from the effects of ‘a nevere cold which settled in my throat, and Twas induced se Hyomet. 1 found to my surprise and satis- ion that it acted like a charm, and gave me almost immediate relief, and cured ‘the cough in a few dayw. I consider the preparation par excel- lence and can safely assure all in search of a rem- edy of inestimable value and merit that thes will not be disappointed in its use. L. L. BRAZIER. T will refund the money | Guarantee [x3 mtn ine money ing Beoth’s Pocket Inhaler Outfit: anywhere | in the United States, during 1807, who will | that HYOMELD has dove them yo geol, condition that apply head office, 23 East 20th st., Ne direct to. the Your druggist has it, or can get it if you insist. There is no substitute. Pocket Inhaler Outfit at druggists’, or by mail, $1.00. Extra bottles In- halant, 50 cents. Hyomei Balm, 25 cents. Pamphlets free. W. teenth: st., Washington. S. THOMPSON, 703. Fi 7 _AMUSEMENTS. Walters Galleries, BALTIMORE. The Poor Association begs to inform the pmblic that the Walters Gallerles wil be cpen for th Lenefit. of the 1 AND. SATURDAY APRIL, oF MONDAY, AND ON MONDAY, 22D PEBRMARY. On the latter 4: les will be open from APRIL, NSYL ANIA AVENUE, NX HOTEL, BALTIMOR’ BY THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS N. B. UNION To the High School Cadet Battalion of the 9th, 10th and _111h Divisions, MAR RIDAY EV Adinission, G2 Dress Parae retses begin at Lafayette - —s AMUSEMENTS. _ APAYETTE . “ye + Last Matinee ‘Saturday. The SPORTING DUCHESS. Direction FRANK L. PERLEY. THE GREAT ALLSTAR CART: ROSE COGHLAN 3. MH. STODPaRT, CORA TANNER, RARRY Lacy. R. A. ROBERTS, LOUIS Masshy, BLITA PROCTOR OTIS. 200 PRUPLE ON THE STAGE. 14 Mammoth Scenes. THE GREAT DERRY RACE. 20—HORSES—20 REGULAR EVENING PRICES. Matinces—Orchestra, 5c. Balcony, wy Clicle, 25e. - TONIGHT, Next Week—“TWO LITTLE V. fel7-24uf NEAT W Special Matinee MONDAY, WASH BIRTHDAY Matinee Wed jay Matinee. Two Little Vagrants. Charles Frobi (Management A greater play than actly as presented 4 the Academy of Music, Superb ‘scenic: « For the benefit of cor. 15th aud Kt st BISCHOFF, Mrs. ifteenth Street M H.W., annisted by RISCHOFF, fel7-3t KES. Lryceca Theater. THIS WERK—~ Tharsdsy asd TH ETEOR seers =ssee2 HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILEE « 9—_NEW SPEC Y ACTS. 9 Next Week MIACO'S CITY CULB. fet OLUMBIA THEATER MATINEE FRIDAY NEXT, The “Jonnie Juniors’” Mask and Wig Club, Under the auxpices of the R. FE. Lee 3 of Confederate Veterans, The Mikado. Men taking both male and female CHORUS OF 60 VOICES. Tickets on sale at the boa « All seats reserved. PRICES—$2. GPAND orera Howse. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers WEEK conmencing FEBRUARY 15th, Souvenir Matinees Weed FIRST TIME 1 mp. Song, rolex 00, $1 ORIGIN A\ 3 N COMPANY, Directed by WN BRADY, Ina G DU MAC REGUL PRICES. ‘, 15, 25, 50 and 75c. All Seats Conponed, SOTE.—A good seat ou first oor ts In box, $1.00. <ATIE ROONEY GREATER NEW for 25 <uts. j Attraction | YORKERS.”* 5-6t Oldest “resect fuxtractom, — The drop-frame used. COLUMBIA ACADEMY ™ far: aaa 4 One of ihe might at Washington. Cy AETOENOOS, Feb. 25, ors Changes mana Music eve Grand Nordica Concert. | “i+ strect care. {SN BEAT ise Fist and ons appearance tn Washington this set- BIJOU—AIl This Week. ° ul y, » hiLuian Nordica, |S. MATINEES tith.. SO ae ee Next week—A retura engagement of the record aan Wiel af a an taper Allee, wreafter at | fe15-0t IStif23 = =» = ——— = CADEME. Prive Se, bbe ee, $L EXCURSIONS, ETC. Wed. aml Sat. Mats., 2 be, Teserved. a EUGENIE BLAIR Thursday, Friday nd Saturday and Matinee Sat., JANE EYRE. Next Week—"ON THE BOWER’ Bowery's King, Steve Brodie, B. J. NEw NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Mats, Mathews & Bulger IN THE POLITE COMIC PLAY, “At Gay Coney Island” THE FUNNIES THING IN TOWN. troducing ‘TO BEGIN ZEIGFELDS, WITH A E ek Hoe ; é vans loey’s Sama Evergreen bans vom | A Parlor Match Sa Only appearance here of cate ANNA HELD, THE REAL GIRL FROM PARIS. Sunday, Feby. 28, fe18-tf,30 Ice Palace, CONVENTION HALL, cor. 5th and K sts. n.w. Real Ice Skating Every Afternoon at 2. EVERY EVENING Se ee aud Tuesday), at 4:30, Hockey THURSDAY EVENIN Feb, 18, at 8 o'clock, Moryland Vs, Watlington Athletic Club © Hokey Club. Special morning classes, except Monday und Tues- day, 10:30 to 12:30. ADMISSION . fel7-24d Carroll Institute Fair. FEBRUARY 15 TO 27. Seclal Attractions for Firat Week: WEDNESDAY- Athletic exhibition, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY—Vieit of Gonzaga Cadets, 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY—Ladies’ tasket ball game; C. L vs. High School, For ladies only. 7 p.m. SATURDAY—Matinee for orphans and ¢chool chil- dren, 2:30 p.m. fel7-4t ROBERT G. INGERSOLL, ADMISSION, 0c. Daily at 2:30, 4:80 and §:15 p.m, One of the sights of Washington, THE AMERICAN OGRAPH. MARVELOUS MOVING PICTURES. Explanatory Descriptions by Whiting Allen. WILL OPEN SHORTLY, Crystal Maze, THE FUNNIEST PLACE ON EARTH, AT 427 7TH STREET N.W. Columbia Theater. | 4 Bargain Mat. Thurs. Regular Mat. Sat. Be MARGARET MATHER, “In a fuperb Production of CYMBELINE, March XED, OK STOLEN. S FIRST-CL. Sail in May, JUNE EUROP Holland, ete, Perfer leadership. Unequated arra GUIDE, iustrated, FREE eamship and CIRCULAT 1 A. DE POTTER, 1466 fels-colm HIGH-CLASS SUMMER TOUL TO EUR E ments. Exiabits TLWAY TE KET: sonally condacted by Prof. nod Mme. J.D. Gaile lard, visiting Italy, Mallan Lakes, Switzerland, Germany, England ‘and Scotland. “Fer itin rai and full ‘part rs call or address GATLLARI 8c) th st. nw felo Arlington,Ft. Myer Baliston, Fostoria, Falls Church. National Cemetery, U. 8. Military Cavalry Drills. Choice "suburban electric cars from Aqueduct bridge. fe5-1m w AND FE. ©. Steamer Placalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb gf Washington, Daily fexcept Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning te ity at 2:90 pala FARE, kt ne Admission to gr ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAME! Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission for sale at wharf and at hotels, Will aleo make river landings stopping for freight and pa: For charters, ete., apply at offi ester. ted-tt 1. L. BLAKE, Captain, ‘QUICK SERVICE BY nair. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. und 131% st. Schedule sre Rail. road columa in this paper. Jad-te A Trip to Jamaica, ‘THE QUEEN OF WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, Post and Lomes. Take r. co. — n. coupon, far ag Glymonty ers both Atlas Line booklet. Pim, Forward & Kellock, ceo t THOS COOK ackoxe, 921 Pennsylvania ave., 1028-tu, Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. — day in the year for Fortress Mon xe ee News and all points oat