Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1897, Page 16

16 | = SS SE THE EVENING. STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1897-16 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Edward Harrigan in “Old Lavender.” Bijou Theater.—Mr. J. E. Toole in “Kil- larney and the Rhine.” Columbia Theater—Mr. Walker White- eide in ““Hamiet.”” Grand Opera House, — “The Spectre Kright.” Kernan'’s Lyceum Theater.—Morris’ 20th Century Maids. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“The Gypsy Baron.” New National Theater—Dighy Bell in “The Hoosier Docter.” Willard Hail—Exhibition of the Bio- graph. Vitascope Hall, 1116 F street northwest.— Edison's Vitascope. National Rifles’ Hall—“‘Scenes From Alice in Wonderland,” given by Army and Navy Chapter, D. A. R. Confederate Veterans’ Hall, 411 11th street northwest.—Lecture by Col. Chaille Long on “Core: —_—— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:40, 10:05, 11 a.m. and 1; 2:05 and 4:15 p.m. ‘Trains leave 14% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8pm Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. — > --— CALL AT KEANE'S STANDS ‘Tomorrow when in Center market! Free samples of the newest and finest delicacy— Spiced Corned Beef—makes splendid eating. * Also extra choice Spring Lamb and Prime Rib Roasts. T. T. KEANE, 7th st. end, Center mkt. Le = Johnston's Saturday's specials, groceries, page 19. ee MEN'S SPRING STYLE HATS. All the latest and best shapes in Derbys and Fedoras, “new colors.” $1.50, $2, $. Lewis & Son, 1421 New York avenue. = ~~ GIL TWO (2) CANDY STORES, | F st. and 1223 Pa. ave. bctectin sr raed FOR “SWEET’*LOVING FOLKS A box of Velati’s Caramels is prized above every other confection in the world!” 620 9th and 1ins's G sts. For pring Lamb and New York Roast go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center Mar- ket. Corned Beef a specialty. CITY AND DISTRICT. Dower Interests Assigned. Judge Hagner has signed a decree as- signing the dower interests of Helen Doug- lass, widow of Frederick Dougless. She is given all of lot in Boughton and Mccre’s subdivisica of lots in square 15 and the improvements thereon; also a par- cel of land ccntaining nine and one-quar- ter acres in Anacostia, and other prop- erty in Chichester, the title to the property being vested in Mrs. Douglass during her lifetime. —— Baptist Convention at N. Cc. Washington delegation will leave here May 4 at 7 p.m. via Norfolk and Wasa- ington steamboat for Portsmouth: leave Portsmouth § a.m. the following morning on Wilmington special. Rate for the round trip, Washington to Wilmington and re- turn, $11.05; tickets good for fifteen days. For further information and tickets call at Seaboard Air Line, 1427 Pennsylvania ave. —Advertisement. — Another Witness. Presinet Detective Sutton has succeeded in getting another important witness in the case of “Billy Williams and Albert Toison, charged with the assault and rob- bery of Isadore Efron in the White “Let several weeks ago. This witness is Mrs. Koonce, who keeps a cigar store near 17 and De Sales streets, not far from where it is charged the men divided the plunder. Mrs. Koonce identifies’ the men as having been in her store that night and purchased a cigar. She remembers them because trey handed her a $% bill in payment for the cigars. Wilmington, pe eee 86.50 to New York and Return. ‘The B and O. R. R. will sell round-trip tckets to New Ycrk for all trains, includirg the Royal Blue flyers, April 26, good for re. turn until May 4, inclusive. $6.50 for round trip.—Advt. For Maintenance. A suit for divorce filed by Prof. Geo. W. Walter was dismissed several days ago, yesterday afternoon his wife, Mrs. Ab- y K. Welter, filed a suit for maintenance. q her husband, a well-known local owns real estate w about and the organist of All Thurch and of the Wash- ington congregation receives an annual salary of $1.100. They were mar- ried at New Yor&, December 20, 1874, ard, she says, they agreed to separate in 1887. In his suit for divorce Prof. Walter charged Mrs. Walter with desertion. Mrs. Walter is represented by Attorneys C. C. Tucker and A. B. Duvall. $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- $1.25 turn vin Pennsylvania Railroad. ckets will be sold Saturday and Sun- day, April 21 and 25. and will be valid for return passaxe until Monday, April Good on any train.—A 26. > Washington Lodge. The Eiks’ home on E street was crowded last night, when Washington Lodge, No. 15, Order of Elks, gave their last soc session of the season. The committee in charge consisted of John L. Burkhart, M. G. McCormick, Albert Sellers, M. Emmett Urell and Carl S. omer. One of the unique features was the In- troduction of four counterparts of the orig- inal “yellow kid" as waiters. Among those who contributed to the evening's en- ent were the “Madrids,” a mandolin et, composed of Arthur E. Yundt, B. Judson, A. V. Holmes and H. E. Gal- leher. The hit of the evening was when ther Bill” Daly of turf fame mounted rostrum and sang “My Love Wai Others who took part i $ entertainment were Professor . F. A. Harrison, in recitations; Louis IIlmer and Joseph Westeson, violin and plano duet; R. H. Bond of the Balti- wodge, tenor solo; Byron E. Harlan, own creation, “Let Me Take. My at Home Again;” Dr. Arnold, comic s; W. J. Patchell, L. E. Monterret, G. L. Seybolt, C. S$. Newcomer and Messrs. Arthur Denver, burnt cork, and Walter Hewe of the Barton-Key Comic Opera Company: —_—- 36.50 To New York Re- turn vin Pennsylvania Railroad. On account of the unveiling of the Grant Joaument, tickets wil be sold at above fate on April 2%, valid for return passage until May 4, inclusive. Good on any train. Stop-over will be permitted at Philadelphia within limit.—Advt. —— Very Nice White Pine, Dressed <c. a foot. Libbey & Co. 6th and N. Y. ave.— Advertisement. ee Bleyele Accident. Mr. George H. Judd (of Judd & Detweiler) fell from his bicycle Tuesday evening and broke his left arm. Health Officer Wood- ward happened to witness the accident, i kindly assisted him home, and tele- phoned for Dr. Riggs, Mr. Judd’s family physician, who set the broken arm, and he is now resting comfortably at his home, 511 3d street northeast. paceman Sta: ing. but True. Saturday I will sell at all my stands best Elgin butter at the below prices. Compare them with what you are paying and see the saving: Others’ Price. You Save. : BAe. 5 cents = Be. 12 cents 5 90c. 20 cen: 6 Ibs., $1.17 $1. 18 cents 35 These prices are for the best Elgin butter made, or your money back. Drop postal or telephone 2002. New full cream N. Y. cheese, Iie. Ib.; fresh country eggs, llc. doz. Gib- bons, butter dealer, Center, Riggs, K (Sth and K), and N. E. markets.—Advt. AFFAIRS" IN" GEORGETOWN Lecture of Mrs. Logan on the Coronation of the Ozar. _ Extending a Street to the Tenleytown Road—Local Notes of General and Especial Interest. Sees The lecture of Mrs. Gen. John A. Lo- gan last evening at the Congress Street M. P. Church, on the “Coronation of the Czar and Czarina of Russia,” was a very successful affair, and was well attended. Much interest and enthusiasm was man- ifested, especially when the distinguished speaker was introduced to the audience by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Hammond. Mrs. Logan described in detail her recent visit to Russia and Mescow, and told of the scenery of the country in excellent lan- guage. She spoke of the people and their habits, which were strange to the audi- ence, and she described the prevailing style of architecturc of the domain of the czar. She happened to be In the country at the coronation of the czar, and she fully described the grand pageant as an eye witness. She dwelt on the elaborate- ness of the street decorations, and spoke of the great procession that was formed in honor of the event, eclipsing anything ever held in this country for granceur and beauty. Extending a Street. The work of extending 37th street from the New Cut road to the Tenleytown road is now in progress. The lewer portion of the highway from the New Cut road to Holy Reod cemetery is already open, hav- ing _been dedicated to public use by the syndicate owning Burieith. From Holy- Rood cemetery north there is a road known as Back street, skirtirg the rear of the cemetery, and this is being widened and graded. The upyer end of the street will meet the Tenleytown road or Wisconsin avenue a few hundred feet above the south end cf the Tunlaw road, and the triangle thus formed will injurg the property of the residents of the neighborhood. There are workmen ‘now employed in moving the brick Gwelling cf Mr.W. A. Custard, bring- ing it to front street extended, while the street will pass over the old site of the house. *The houses of Messrs. J. W. and Samuel Bogeley and Thomas C. Ho- miller wil: alsy suffer. The residences of some of the people will front 32d street extendel, while the stables of the same property will front 27th street extended, the new strect coming in between. Condition of Trees, Considerable complaint is made over the condition of the trees in the streets in this section of the city. The foliage is now coming out, and looks extremely pretty af- ter the bareness of winter. On almost all of the streets there are a number of dead trunks, trees that were killed during the heavy blow of last September, and no at- tempt is being made to remove them. ‘These Gead trunks have been carefully cov- ered with wire by the employes of the parking commission, just the same as the live trees, though it is a useless waste of wire netting. Struck by a Car. Chang Wah, a Chinaman, whose age could not be ascertained, while attempting to board a down-town cable train last vening at 7:30 o'clock, at the corner of ist and M streets, was struck by west- bound train 211, and knocked unconscious. He had been visiting a nearby Chinese laundry, and came out: too late to stop the car, which was moving at a pretty gcod rate. He did not see the westbound car, and collided with it. Policemen Gow and Vermillion were attracted to the scene by the crowd, and summoning the patrol wagon conveyed the injured celestial to the Emergency Hospital, where he received medical treatment. Notes. Le Ieudi Euchre Club has issued invita- tions for a reception to its members and friends which will be held at Carroll Insti- tute Hall Thursday evening, April 27. The charges of conduct unbecoming an officer, preferred against Policeman J. E. Pierce, formerly of this precinct, but re- cently transferred to No. 5 precinct, have been dismissed. The canal company has a dredge at work at Rock creek, at the entrance to the canal deepening the waterway, so as to permit the passage of boats to the river. Workmen are now engaged in laying a sewer on the south side of P street, a con- tinuation of the one recently laid on 26th street. DR. BEDLOE. Pat Donan Sunys of the Popular Philadelpbian. Colonel Pat Donar, soldier, statesman, orator, author, poct and editor, says in the last issue of his Great Salt Lake journai, the Utabnian: “Dr. Edward Bedloe, whose article on ‘Utah’s Resources’ in the last number of Zion’s pet paper has been widely quoted and con:mented upon. is a fellow of infinite and variegated abilities. Dr. Bedloe is one of the best known post-prandial speakers of the nation He possesses a rare gift of wit and humor and a marked mimetic tal- ent and a scholarship of the broadest type. Whether entertaining senators and cabinet ministers at a Clover Club banquet or de- lighting a parlor full of notable women and girls in Washington, or presiding over a consular court in foreign lands, or charm- ing the children of a charity school, he ‘s always and everywhere the same inimita- ble, dazzling and delightful combination of What Col. } chain lightning and strained honey of pun- gency, jollity, charity and tenderness, ever ready to divide his last dollar with the victim of adversity or run his feet off to serve one to whem he has plighted his faith and regard. He received a thorough aca- demic, university and professional eduea- tion, closing his scholastic career in iedi- cine at the Jefferson College in Philadel- phia and a post graduate course in law at the Columbian University of Washington. He has served in the consular and diplo- matic service of our government in Italy, Egypt and China; and was one of the com- mittee which received and entertained the Viceroy Li Hung Chang on his late visit to the United States. “Dr. Bedioe has been many time around the world and repeatedly across both the ocean and the continent. His face is al- most as familiar in Cairo, Dgypt, Hong Kong and Honolulu as it is in New York, London or Paris or in his own home in Philadelphia. He belongs to many learned abcteties, and is a regular contributor to thé professional, sclehtific and literary press on the subject of political, social end commercial features of China. ‘uring his consular career in the far east he intro- duged many improvements into the con- sular service, and his reports are regarded as ‘Models on file in the State Department at Washington. He proved himself a bust. ness man, a worker and a diplomat and a gentleman above suspicion and beyond re- proach. It is gratifying to know that his name is likely to be considered in connec- tion with an important dipiomatic appcint- ment under the new administration. More such men in the foreign service would raise the estimation in which the United States is held abroad. During the last campaign Dr. Bedloe wag one of the most convincing speakers and writers on behalf of protec- tion and the gold stendard.” oe-—____ To Make Annual Reports. A bill signed by Gov. Hastings of Penn- sylvania within the past few days has an important bearing on affairs of the Balti- more and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroad companies. ‘The bill, which was recently passed hy the legislature of that state, requires all railroad, canal, telegraph and telephone companies doing business in Pennsylvania, or foreign corporations owning, leasing or controlling railroads in the state, to make annual reports to the bureau of railroads. ——— The Trans-Mississippi Exposition. Amid imposing ceremonial, the corner stone of the trans-Mississippi exposition arch of states was laid yesterday after- noon at Omaha. There was a long parade of military and civic societies. Grand Master Phetps of the Nebraska Masons officiated, assisted by officers of the Grand Lodge. A: made by AMUSEMENTS, New National Theater. Digby Bell and his versatile and accomplished wife, Laura Joyce Bell, are alweys well received in ‘Washington, wkether they present an old favorite cr a. new production. They changed their bill last night at the Na- tional from “A Midnight Bell” to “The Hoosier Doctor,” which, although not new, has been so worked over by its author as to be comparatively fresh to those whe witnessed its production last night. “The Hoosier Doctor” is. by Augustus Thomas, and he has succeeded in making one of the most enjoyable domestic: dramas that has seen here. The play sbounds in bright and witty lines, the most of which, of course, are given to the principal factors in the production, Digby Bell 2nd his wife; the situations are funny and above all natural, while the pathos ard the-characteristics of human nature which fun through the piece proclaim the deep study Mr. Thomas has made of that side of the life of the world. The characters are drawn from the great middie class, and the scenes are laid near Indianapolis, Ind. Digby Beil has the part of Dr. Willow, the od-hearted, improvident, charitabie loosier doctor. The story shows the doc- tor when he is a middle-aged widower with three grown-up daughters and a mother-in-law. He studies medicine, takes his degree and weds a charming widow, keeping the latter secret, however, for fear of itis mother-in-law. He is disciplined ac- cording to the “White Cap” code, but, of course, the story ends in the right way. It reads lke a chapter from real life, how- ever, and the action and story appeai not So much to the senses as to they do to the heart. Digby Bell svrvrised even his most intimate friends last night by his in- telligence and ability, and in both fun and Pathos succeeded in touching a responsive chord at almost every turn. Laura Joyce Bell as the mother-in-law was, of courge, the next in line to Digby Bell ani received @ generous share of the plaudits accorded the clever couple. Every character in the Play is @ character sketch wnat is ex- tremely true to life and the pictures are remarkably effective. Frank Munroe as the grocer, Herman Hirshberg as the print- er, J. O. Brasse as the Keeleyized drunkard, Wm. P. Sheldon as the parson, Jennie Kennark as the widow and. Mabel Strickland, Margaret Owen and Violet Miles as the three daughters, all deserve special mention. Ethel Vance as Little Rosie, a dainty child actress, was also Most acceptable. ‘The Hovusier Doctor” will continue the remainder of this week. Miss Oriska Worden.—A new light ap- peared on the operatic stage last night at the Lafayette Square Opera House in the person of Miss Oriska Worden, a stepdaugh- ter of Rear Admiral Werden’s brother, who seng the role of Arsina in “The Gypsy Bar- on.”" Miss Worden will alternate with Alice Judson,who has been singing the part. Miss Werden showed that she possesses a pleas- ing soprano voice of fine quality and range and has a fine stage presence. She showed remarkable confidence and gave a pleas- ing interpretation of tke part assigned to er. : National Song Recitals.—Miss Myrta Lura Mason will give two national song recitals in original languages at the Washington Club, 1710 I street, Monday and Tuesday afternoons next at 4:15 o'clock. She will give the national songs of India, China, Hawali, the Fiji Islands, New Guinea, Africa, Russia, Sweden, Turkey, Holland, Japan, Hungary and other countries, whose music is strongly marked by original char- acteristics. Jchns Hopkins Banjo Club.—The Johns Hopkins University Banjo and Mandolin Clubs gave a concert at Golden Cross Hall last night for the benefit of the church fund of the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mark's. The program was a most enjoyable one, and a large audience listened to the eleven numbers composing it. Applause was given every number and several emphatic encores were noted. The clubs were as- sisted by Mr. F. J. Taylor of the class of ‘94, who sang “It Was Not So to Be” and “The Garden of Speel.” The numbers given by the mandolin club were patrol, “The Ghosts; march, “Ei Capitan; waltz, “Arabian Nights.” The banjo club gave march, “Black America;” waltz, “Reign of Love;” dance. ‘‘Joily South,” and a med- ley, “Popularianae.” The two clubs to- gether gave a potpourri of airs from “The Geisha.” Messrs. Harwood and Cluctt sang “Sambo at the Cake Walk.” After the concert the floor was cleared and danc- ing was enjoyed by the younger people present until a late hour. Miss Nye’s Benefit Concert.—The bertefit concert to be tendered Miss Helen Nye this evening at Hamline Church, corner- 9th and P streets northwest, will undoubtedly be one of the finest entertainments ever given in that church. Miss Nye will be assisted by some of the best musical talent in the city, among them being Mrs. Hattie Meads Smith, Miss Grace Hamilton Jones, Mrs. Bertie Thompson, Mrs. Blanche Ruek- ert, Miss Irma Callahan, Mr. H. L. Mur- dcck, Mr. George E. Terry, the Metronoli- ten Quartet, the Ermine Circle, which has been under Miss Nye’s supervision and training for several months. Miss Nye also will sing two numbers. Grand Opera House.—A change of bill will take place at the Grand Opera House tonight in the presentation of “The Spectre Knight,” an opera by Alfred Cellier, with a cast including Miss Edith Howe. whose voice has beer complimented by Mme. Calve, Edith Du Fres, Fred. Frear, Chas. J. Campbell and Seth Crane. “Alice in Wonderland.”—The entertain- ment tonight at National Rifles’ Armory inas been arranged by the young ladies of the Army and Navy Chapter, D. A. R., composed exclusively of the wives and daughters of army and navy officers, and will be participated in by some of its mem- bers. “Alice in Wonderland” will delight all, irrespective of age, and the farce, ‘The Mouse Trap,” is one of Mrs. Burton Harri- son's cleverest creations. The object is a most worthy one—the building of a Conti- nental Hall, which is to be a memorial hall and a museum of revolutionary relics. eee “Decision is the Soul of Dispatch.” ‘We have decided to make another cut prices. 5-Ib. box best butter at $1.25. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.—Advt. eee Led the Vagrants. Leading the vagrants today in the Police Court was Minnie Judson, a one-time come- ly woman. The chief complaint against Minnie is that she persists in getting drunk and then it seems that her sole ambition is to remain in that condition as long as possible. Policeman Harrover found Min- nile unable to navigate last evening on C street southwest and today Judge Kimball sent her to the workhouse for fifteen days in default of $20 bonds. Harry Wright and Henry Dunn attempt- ed to use a railroad freight car for a hotel and Special Policeman Ruppel, employed by the railroad company, objected, taking the men to the station house. The prison- ers told a clever story today to Judge Kim- ball, and promising to leave the city with- out delay were released on their personal bonds. John Johnson was also :n court as a vagrant. The testimony of the policeman in the case was to the effect that he had been told that Johnson was a vagrant, and on that showing the arrest was made. “Dismissed,” ruled the court. —— Taking Care of Her. Sarah Scott, a middle-aged colored wo- man, told a rather pitiful story after being arraigned today in the Police Court as a vagrant. Policeman Holmes, who appeared as complainirg witnees, explained that for @ week past the woman has been sleeping in a vacant house on 10th street. She could not give him a satisfactory account of herself. Sarah told the court that she has just been discharged from a hospital, and has & young baby. She hag been promised a service place Monday next, but at present has no home or no money. She has had two husbands, but does not know where either of then are at present. “The best thing that I can do is to take care of you until you are ready to go to work,” ‘ed the court. ‘ou can go to the workhouse for four days. a Transfers of Real Estate. Fortune Enlirgod—Wm. Peters to Henry Keuter, lot 25; $10, Long Meadows—Job2 Cook, trustee, io Sablue D. Callaghan, lot 76, bik. 28; $10. s Mass. ave. n.w, bet. 1st and N. Cap. sts.—Mattle R. Slater to Ino, H. Rothert, lot 32, 4. 623; $10, Ist st. s.w. bet. M and N sts.—Juliet G. Shearer to Robt. ¥. Slater, lot B, sq. %0; SI G st. ne. bet. 6th and Tth sts.—Jno. F. Vogt et ux. et el. to Betty Sehletehert, lot 160, 99. 850; won and L sts. een Sigs izshlohler to Chas. st. ne. hear Md. ave.W. Beosby Watans et al., trustess, to Joo, J. faumhan, 23, m4. eee sed 2275. ‘ ‘West Eekingtoo—Jas. EK. Vadsett tees, to Henry’ C. Gheston, tot 01; sq. 3; REGISTERING SPEED. Policeman Dutatll Getting Evidence . Against:¥Fast Riders. Policeman J. A \Duvall of the - bicycle squad has introdwesd an innovation on his wheel that is alréady: proving damaging in the way of testimony against local wheel- men. It is an instrument for registering the rate of speed,:and the policeman is now able to-state accurately the speed of bi- cyclists taken into, court for “scorching.” Samuel Harris was the first victim. He ‘was arrested lastinight, and in court today declared that he wes riding not faster than five miles an hour. The register on Du- vall’s wheel, hawever, registered eleven miles, and Harris vas fined $5. The bicyclists who forfeited collateral to- day, after arrest) for violating the regula- tion in regard to’ speed, were John N. Roberts, James E. Smith and James H. Jackson. Peter B. Rust had no bell ai tached to his wheel, and he also was placed under arrest and forfeited collateral. ee Be Sensible About Bicycles. Don’t buy one till you've seen the Dem- orest at lyear Co.'s, Pa. ave. Advertisement. —— Minnehaha Lodge. The members of Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars came out in force Tuesday evening, and held a model session. Several Propositions for membership were received, and arrangements made for paying Pioneer Lodge of Falls Church a return visit on the second Tuesday"in May. Chairman A. N. Canfield made an interesting report from a recent and successful entertainment in behalf of Minnehaha Juvenile Temple. The methods of work in lodge and temple coming up as a theme for discussion, Chair- man H. F. Smith secured entertaining and instructive responses from Messrs. Dins- more, Stewart, Canfield, Laing, Russell and Van Vleck of Friendship Lodge, and_the Misses Ford, House and J. Hollidge. Prof. Stewart favored the lodge with a violin solo, Miss Elwood--aecompanying. Songs Were sung by the lodge, Mrs. Clara Smith at the piano. ——-— Large Sale of Furniture for Storage. Ten van loads of goods of all sorts will be sold for a storage house at Sloan's, 1407 G street (first and second floors and base- ment), tomorrow at 10 a.m., including planos, boxes, bundles, trunks and an im- mense lot of standing furniture. Sale all day.—Advt. ——_>__. Salvation Army Special Meetings. Staff Captain George Woed, general sec- retary of the Atlantic coast, chief division of the Salvation Army, comprising the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary- land, Virginia, West Virginia, the District of Columbia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Mis- sissippi and Louisiana, is coming {rom Philadelphia to conduct special meetings at Salvation Army Hall, %60 Pennsylvania avenuc, tomorrow (Saturday) night and Sunday morning and Sunday night. Staff Captain Wood Is not only a good speaker, but a versatile musician. Ensign Kynn will accompany him and take part in the meetings, together with Captain Morrison and Lieutenant Russell. é —_e. Fact-Figures Tell Value-Tales at Our store. At $1.25 for 5-Ib. box finest creamery butter you get top value for your outlay. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.—Advt. pails atid ~ Phi Mappa Psi. After a successMil business session, the Phi Kappa Psi fuaternity, Second District Council, closed itszsemi-annual convention last evening with a banquet at the Well- ington. Graceful decorations beautified the banquet hall, andi:the table was strewn with greens and goses, and ribbons of pink and lavender, the fraternity’s colors. Fol- lowing the substantial repast there came a feast of reason:and flow of soul, Senator Foraker acting sas toastmaster. There were no set toasts::and the informal talks were sparkling With wit and eloquence. Senator Foraker welt upon the memories of college life, and: Walter L. McCorkle of Virginia, président of the fraternity, re- plied to the toast, “Phi Kappa Psi.” The other speakers werer Henry E. Davis, Dis- trict-attorney; Capt. W.-M. Bleck, District Commissioner; «WilMam C. .Gretginger of Lewisburg; :Pa., the editor of the Shield? the magazine of the fraternity; John M. Spellman of ‘the. Columbian University, and Henry Claybaugh,. attorney general of the state of Maryland. ———-—_—_ “Want” ads.-in The Star pay because they bring answers. a) Sehool of Politics. A school of politics has been organized in the Young Men's Christian Association, taking the form of a mock legislative body. Sessions are held every Monday evening. There is a senate, with several committees, and bilis are introduced, referred, reported and debated as in genuine legislative as- semblies. There is also an executive, whose approval is sought for all laws passed. Secretary Multer is the chief ex- ecutive “and a son of Register Tillman of ne treasury acts as president of the sen- ate. Absolutely Pure It doesn’t take a man long to grow disgusted with “cheap” tailoring. He soon discovers that what on the face of it looks like economy is in reality the greatest extravagance. Our tailoring ranks among the best —even though our prices are but a trifle higher than the “sweat shop” tailor asks. Spring Suits, $18 and nd up to $50. G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Expert Tailor, 1208 F st. 1t A pleasant medicine is more easily taken and more sure to be taken than a disagreeable one. Wampole’s Elk ILithia Spring .Water is a medicine: » ’ Thorough tests by chémists prove that it actually possésses the virtues attributed ‘to it. _ Send for pamphlet giving fuller detai ‘At Druggists. DEWITT ‘W. MERTZ,. Manager, 604 12th St. ap20-1m-56- i ITS EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY. Exercises of the American Socicty of Religious Education. J. M. Harlan, justice of the United States Supreme, Court, -has consented to preside at the eighth anniversary exercises of the American Society of Religious Education, which will be held Sunday evening at 8 o'clock in the First Congregational Church. This society, during the eight years of its existence, has stimulated much the inter- est in the cause of religious education in all its aspects, and generated a pronounced eagerness for Bible reading, Bible study and Bible teaching. In the various de- partments of the society over 16,000 per- Scns are enrolled. The President Of the United States, sev- eral members of his cabinet and other statemen have promised to be present. An interesting program has been arrang- ed for the occasion, which will include an address, “Religious Education and the Welfare of the Church,” by Rev. I. S. Hemlin, D.D., pastor Church of the Coven- ant; an address by A. P. Montague, Ph.D., dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Co- lumbian Univetsity, subject, “The Bible as a Factor in Liberal Education,” and short addresses, “‘Religious Education and the National Welfare,” by Case Broderick, member of Congress from Kansas, and J. W. Bailey, member of Congress from Texas. Rev. J. E. Gilbert, D.D., secretary of the scciety, will make his annual report. The pastor, Rev. Dr. Newman, will conduct the devotions, and the choir will render the music. : or Music and Literature at the Unity. The Unity Club (incorporated) assembled in the spacious parlors of the Anderson, 821 15th street northwest, Wednesday even- irg. Mrs. May Whitney Emerson read an interesting essay, entitled “The Artistic in Fiction.” The program was pleasingly varied by recitations given by Mr. 8. K. Hall, Mrs. Naylor, Mrs. Helen S, Rapley and Miss Flora Snyder. A humorous poem, entitled “Uncle Seth’s Spring Poetry,” was read by Miss Mary C. Bennett, followed by an original poem, entitled “A Song of Spring.” Miss _Emma_ Hayward, ° accom- panied by Miss Hayward, was favorably recelved in her soprano solos. Master Geo. Hunt, accompanied by Miss Barnes, was happy in his violin selection, “Legend.” Messrs. Stone, Finckel, Phillips and Smith charmed the audience with classical selec- tions from Mendelssohn, Rehfleld and Dop- pler, rendered in quartet, on flute, violin, ‘cello and piano; and ‘cello and piano duet. aes Very Nice White Pine, Dressed 2c: @ foot. Libbey & Co., 6th and N. Y. ave.— Advertisement. 2 ——S— Funeral of George C. Hercus. Wednesday afternoon one of Washing- ton’s best citizens, Mr. George C. Hercus, was buried in Rock Creek cemetery. He was born in this city sixty-two years ago, and lived here till the day of his dcath. His character was pure and true, and his reputation stainless. For over thirty years he was an elder of the Sixth Presbyterian Church, and for many years superintend- ent of its Sunday school. Baby’s Smooth Fair Skin Is Due to Hood’s Sarsaparilla— It Cured Him of Dreadful Scrofulous Sores—Now in “At the age of two months my baby began to have sores break out on his right check. We used all the loco! external applications that we could think or hear of to no avail. The sores spread all over one side of his face. We consulted a physician and tried his medicine. and ia a week the sore was gone. But to my surprise in two wecks more ancther scrofulous looking sore made Sts eppearanes cn his arm. It grew worse and worse, ai When he was three ont hs QT bogan giving him Hord's Sarsapraril also took Hood's Sarsa 9 : : E POSS HOS SSO6OO1004O4, OPPO TH DOOD sign Of those scrofalous sores sines ie was cured by Hood's Sarsaparilia, for whi-h I feel very grateful. My boy owes his good health and fair skin to this medicine.” Mrs, SS. WORTEN, Farmington, Delaware. 3 POPOSSES LS OOOO SPF IEG OPO9 99 OOF OOF OO: %o Sarsa- e . Hood’ perita Is the Best—in fact ‘Oue True Blood Purifier. Be stire ai a Ss: Hood’s Pilisy;,\icrtun saan: 3 7 SLIDE DPS AMUSEMENTS. AEOLIAN RECITAL, ASSISTED BY ir. B. Frank Gebest, Pianist. TOMORROW (Saturday), at 4:15 P.M. SHAR In the RECITAL HALL of Sanders & Stayman’s PIANO, OR ‘ AND MUSIC HOUSE, F st. nw. Manager. S87, CHURCIT ap2a-2te Spring storms first overturn those trees which are not well grounded. Don’t let these enervating spring days find you poorly prepared to re- sist them. To have strong nerves, ‘tich blood, good appetite and sound digestion is to be well grounded. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites will give all these, because it nourishes the whole system and reaches the very tissues of life. Better have the spring cough blow by you rather than stop with you for weeks or all summer long. For sale by all druggists at 50 cents and $1.00. SCOTT & BOWNB, Chemists, New York. A man wears ready-made clotnes or “cheap” tailored ones because he thinks he can’t afford our kind. It’s really the other way—he can’t af- ford to wear any other kind than ours. One suit made by us will out- last two or three “cheap” ones—be- sides giving the comforting thought you are numbered among Washing- ton’s best-dressed men. G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Expert Tailor, 1208, F st. 1t CITY ITEM! Fine Claret d Port Wine. Do you drink claret? If so, try ours; 20c. bot., $2.25 doz. If your system needs nour- ishing, our rich, crusty Port, 35 and 5c. qt.; Golden Catawba, 25c. bot.; Holland Gin, med. use, 50c. bot.; Deviled Tongue, 5c.; Beans, Sc.; Sardines, 5c.; New Shrimp, 15e. P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st. new. It ee The Best Meats and Spices Make best sausage. We make our Sausage of choice, home-dressed meats, and pure spices.All kinds.J.A.Augusterfer,656Cen.mkt. sine a RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf eee Did You Hear Anything Drop? Undoubtedly. ’Twas butter prices. 5-Ib. boxes finest Elgin creamery, $1.25. D. Wm. Oyster, 340 Center and 75 Western mkts. Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stft “Dove Brand” Hams M Be Finest or they wouldn't be more popular now than they were 25 years ago. Sweet and mild. Miller & Krogmann, Ce1 and N. L. mkts. Beecham’s Pili ik Headache. 2 Fine Ment, Meets Your Eye Here—nothing ‘else. A most appetizing dis- play of Spring Lamb and Beef. Also extra nice Calves’ Livers and Sweetbreads. J. H. Buscher, 9th st. end, Center mkt. it ~~ AMUSEMENTS. ROSES, 25 & 50 cents dozen. sane never saw anything like them at the A. Gude & Bro.. 1224 F st. ap22-14d AFAYETTE .. oe =. TONIGHT. at 8. Mats., Wed. and Sat. at 2 PRICES frase Se Be ~-Matinees, 25c., 50c. THE CASTLE SQUARE OPERA COMPANY, nN JOHANN 8 AUS. MASTERPIECE, Gypsy Baron. | sstins | Queen’s Lace Handkerchief Edison Vitascope, VITASCOPE HALL, 1116 F ST. At 2:30, 4:30 p.m. Evening at 8:15. Admission, 25e. Children, 5c. apl2-12t* Reninu sean Sra cae le a cet ie on a 12,000- Se ia tomar, MATINEES - ‘Ben Hurl Ben Hur! FAREWELL REPRESENTATION Recital of a, sraphic epitome Lew Wallace's wonderful book, ill 145 magnificent colored views. Church of Our Father, April 26. Owing to Rev. Dr. +8 removal from the city, this will be the last op- portunity of listening ‘to his unequaled rendition of this thrilling story. Admission, with reserved seat (at Metzerott’s g ap23-3t C orempia THeater. SUNDAY EVEN! 8G, APRIL 25, 8:15, HUBERMAN. THE GREAT BOY VIOLINIST, Seats, 50c., $1, $2, $8, at Droop's and theater, ap0-4t* RACES. JOCKEY CLUB, 3| Benning Race Course, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, SATURDAY, APRIL 24. FIVE RACES EACH DAY. First RaceCalled at 3:15. Special Trains, direct to thetrack, leave Sixth street station at 2:05 and 2:30 p. m., returning immediately after last race. RATES OF ADMISSION: To Grand Stand. . -$1.00 To Club House and Paddock. .$1.50 Ladies .. Soc. TICKETS NOW READY. 8. 8S. HOWLANT ary. President. ZION. THE REV. JOHN ALEX. DOWIE OF ZION TAR. cnicaco, z WIM deliver two addresses NEXT SUNDAY In the NEW NAT “Tr ONAL THEATER. “Ts HEALER,” SUBSCRIBERS ‘CLUMBIA THEATER, 3 TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MATINEE, MR. WALKER WRITESIDE HAMLET. Saturday Night - - Othello Next_ Week- DANIEL FROHMAN’S THEATER STOCK COMPANY. BASE BALL TODAY. BROOKLYN —Vvs.— WASHINGTON. Ladies’ Day. GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P.M. ADMISSION. 25 AND 50 CENTS BROOKLYN TOMORROW. Next | BOSTON, APRIL 29, 30, MAY 1. ap23 YET ANOTHER ATTRACTION. 2e., Be., The. Se. Academy-== Reserved seats... Admission gallery EDWARD HARRICAN in OLD LAVENDER Next Week—Hoyt’s Musical Comedy, A Trip to LYCEUM ‘1 1 sastia | AND EVER EXCURSIONS, ETC. PLANKED SHAD MARSHALL HALL, AY, APRIL 25, 18° UNDAX DUIUNG APRIL AND MAY. Ladies are expecially invited on these cursions. STEAMER CHARLES. MACALESTEN Will leave 7th st. wharf at 1 2:30 leaving Marshall Hall at 1 FARE (ound Trip)... Including the Celebrated Chon de ap23-2t L. Shoot the Chute. River (o's * |River View. **: View. SUNDAY, APRIL 25. Steamer SAMUEL J. PENTZ at ll a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Tome again at $ p.m, Tickets, Ze. Children, 15¢. j Grand concert all day. Go shoot the 1 Take the 01 A erland, Holland, Scotland, condacted GAILLA\ For SCHOC ¢ Ir. ruany, France, England and ty Trof. and Mme. J. 1. inecary apply GAILLARD . h wt. n.w.ald D SAFES’ rr Macalester MOUNT VERNON, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m, FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50. Admission to grounds, 25 cents. “QU Si mer EW THE STEAMER. CHINATOWN. ee oe, ones apm, ap23-2t ap2tt L.L. BLAKE, Captain NEW Satioxac THEATER. DIGBY BELL, Supported by LAURA JOYCE BELL. The New Pastoral Comedy, “THE HOOSIER DOCTO By AUGUSTUS THOMAS, author “In Mizzoura,”” Next Weck—Mark Twain's Beautiful Play, ‘“‘Pudd’nhead Wilson. ap23-2t THE BIOGRAPH. — WILLARD HALL. ANOTHER WEEK. MORE NEW VIEWS ADDED. All entertainments Saturday for benefit of ST. MARK’S FRIENDLY LEAGUE. Dally, 2:30, 4:50 and 8:15 p.m. Sunday, 8:15 only. ap22 10tt ‘Corea, Mllustrated Lecture hy COL, CHAILLE LONG, Late secretary of U. 3. kgation and consu! gencral “ Sry At the ball of the Confederate Veterans’ Associa- ft ‘1 1ith st. nw. 4 APRIL 23. 8 to 9 of “Alabama,” AN’S LYCEUM THEATER, oar Ty Mi RR ns nid Saterday. Vt ‘ucsday, z, 4 = HAkY MORI Big 20th Century [laids? | Presenting the Humorous Burlesque, ., Madame Sour Jane —With— HARRY MORRIS... Ee -+.-NAPOLEON Next. Week—THE BLACK CROOK: COMPANY. apl9-15,6t ND OPERA HERNAN & RIFE, Mi .. lanagers, Regular Wednesday and Saturday ‘Matinees, THE BARTON-KEY KODAK. COMIC OPERA AND VAUDEVILLE ©0., ROSE OF AUVERGNE CHAIITY BEGINS aT HOME and THE SPECTRE KNIGHT. Next Week—CUBA’S VOW. BIJOU. apl9-6t,2¢ ALL THIS WEEK. FRImay, SATURDAY. £ Toole, is Kitarney Next Week -THE CHICAGO ALL STAR VAUDE- ‘VILLB 00. ~ ‘apl9-0t,12 Steam boat. Co. GLEN ECHO AND CABIN JOHN By new double track line. Take 7th, 14th, U at. cars via Chevy Chase, and Tennallytown cars via Georgetown toeWasbington 2nd Glen Echo Rt, mh26-1m* ARLINGTON, FORT MYER Falls Church. ELECTRIC CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE. mli22-3m QUICK SERVICE BY RAL. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. und 13% st. Schedule sce Raf. road column fe26-tf Norfolk & \Vashington — —. day in the sear for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and all points south erful stecl palace steamers folk” and ““Wcabing- ‘Newport — toa’ on the following schedule: ‘Southbound. { Northbound. Ly. Washington.7:00 p.m. Lv. Portsmouth,5:50 p.m, Ly. Alexandria.7:30 folk. r Any other information Bished ou application to the vadersigned the wharf. foot of 7th st., pate Car AANE St ame