Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1897, Page 10

10 Se LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘Academy of Music.—Cummings’ Company in “The Lost Paradise.” Bijou Theater.—“The Confederate Spy” and Cherry Sisters. Grand Opera House.—Black Patti's Trou- badours Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—“The City Sports.” Lafayette Square Opera House.—“Er- minie.” New National Theater.—Stuart Robson in “The Jucklins.” Willard Hall.—Exhibition of the Bio- sraph. Stock —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and for Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. Steamer Norfelk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 1:42 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:40, 10:05, 11 a.m. and ° Bp. Trains leave 123% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to $ p.m. nd Saul’s sale plants, Williams & Co.'s auc- tion rooms, corner 10th and Penn. ave., to- morrow, 11 am. and 4 p.m. ane NEW CARPETS WO: BE FRESHER tkan yours after we've cleaned them. We take out all dust, spots and stains. Brighten the colors. Make them mothproof free. ‘Wagon calls. R. THORP, 485 Maine ave. pcbuisen.tost ‘The Metropolitan Railroad Company has been sued by Alfred F. Jackson, who claims $5,000 damages on account of in- juries alleged to have been sustained by him in being thrown from a car on 4% street. gee Extra Low Prices on Leonard Hardwood Refrigerators this week A. EBERLY'S SONS, 718 7th st. nw. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. a WHETHER IT BE THREE OR THREE MILLION bed bugs, use DEATH DUST. It kills as surely as lightning, yet is as safe as Water for peopie. Centipedes, Roaches, Cro- ton Bugs, Ants, Insect Vermin, Spiders, &c., Bil die when it touches them. At all drug- Biste, 10 ceats. SS » 1c. gal. 2d & K s.w. The cover of the sewer trap at 14th and U streets is broken, and the police have asked that it be repaired before somebody is injured. Hellman’s Gasol: ———— Fire-proof storage for 75 cents per load. Drop postal. M. NOTES, 637 La. ave. High-grade Gas Ranges. Low Prices. A. EBERLY'S SONS, 718 7th st. nw. CITY AND DISTRICT. Receiver Schoepf's Answer. Receiver William Kesley Schoepf of the Washington and Maryland Railway Com- pany, in answering the suits filed by Wm. O. Denison and Geo. H. Baldwin, trustees for certain lands granted the road for a right of way, denies that the grade is not according to the plans. He also explains that it was not the fault of the company that the road was not completed by the Gate first specified by Congress. but claims that it was completed within the extended time. — $4.00 to Philadelphia and Return. The B. & O. R.R. will sell excursion tickets to Philadelphia for all Blue Line trains May 14 and 15, valid for return passage un- til May 17, inclusive, at rate of $4 for the round trip._—Adv: a Payment Authorized. Yesterday afternoon the District Commis- sioners examined the new engine house at Brightwood, built under contract by James M. Dunn. The Commissioners were highly Pleased with the construction and promptly accepted the building, authorizing the au- ditor to pay over any balance of money that might be due the contractors. Damages Awarded. John Lee was this morning awarded in Circuit Court No. 1 $730 damages against the Metropolitan Railroad Company. The plaintiff, who was represented by Attor- meys Barrett and Niles, demanded $15,000 damages, claiming that he had been per- manently injured in a collision between his carriage and one of the company’s cars on Water street near 7th, several months ago. paar mene What's the Difference Between cheap butter and butter cheap? Just the difference between butter that seems to be butter and butter that is. 5-Ib. box best creamery, $1.10. James F. Oyster, #0 Pa. ave.—Ady Divorces Granted. Judge Cox has granted Ella Johnson a divorce from Berkley Johnson because of the husband's cruel treatment of his wife. The judge has also granted Sarah Lewis @ divorce from Samuel Lewis, on the ground of desertion. Annie E. Heshley has also been granted @ divorce, she having charged her husband, Samuel R. Heshley, with desertion, and asking to be allowed to resume her maiden mame of McGunnell ao Hygiente Ice. Made of pure spring water. Your visit to works is urged, as your patronage there- after will be assured.—Advt. siete An Incorporation. The Washington Mercantile Company ‘was incorporated today by articles filed by John C. Weedon, J. E. Nelson, Charles E. Browner and Andrew Wilson. The pur- poses of the company are to furnish mer- eantile ratings and reports and the making of collections. The capital stock is placed at $15,000. ees Rare Furniture. The sale of beautiful furniture (in ma- hagony) is now going on at Sloan’s, 1407 G Street, dally, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. This sale is a great treat to Washington people, and you miss a rare chance by not attend- ing.—Advt. ——_———_— Ladies’ Aid Societies. The Ladies’ Aid Societies, Maryland Givision, auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans, have just closed their fourth annual con- vention, held at Annapolis, Md. The re- Ports from the several officers showed that @ great deal had been accomplished this year. Col. Emery Upton Camp and its friends gave them a hearty welcome, and made their stay a pleasant one. The convention unanimously indorsed Mrs. E. H. Davis of this city for national president. She is past division president and one of the most zealous workers in the order. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: Division president, Miss Emma Houchen; vice president, Mrs. Stella Har- bour: division council, Miss Almira Brown, Miss Katie Weber and Mrs. Cornelia Wil- kinson: chaplain, Mrs. Julia Mason Lay- ton; treasurer. Mrs. E. Sayles; secretary, Mrs. Mamie Dorsey; judge advocate, Mr. Croft. Mrs. A. Reed was elected delegate to the national convention and Mrs. E. Thomas alternate delegate. The Maryland division convention will meet at Hagerstown, Md. —_——.__ $4.00 To Philadelphia Re- $4.00 turn via Pennsylvania Railroad. On account of the unveiling of the Wash- ington monument in Philadelphia May 15, round trip tickets will be sold May 14 and 15, good to return until May 17, inclusive, at rate of $4.—Advt. —.>—__. Women Sympathizing W Cuba. The Woman's National Cuban League completed its organization last night by electing the following permanent officers: Director, Mrs. Clara Belle Brown; vice director, Mrs. M. D. Lincoln; treasurer, Mrs. M. C. Hunt; secretary, Mrs. Clara Berwick Colby. Mr. J. 8. Bonner was pres- ent and stated that the pastors through- out the city had agreed to make next day a day for the offering of prayers and sermons for the deliverance of Cuba. a Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank Ty 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. f A CHRISTIAN FEDERATION Movement for a World's Congress of Young People. Ministers and Others Promoting a Union of Christian Forces for Aggressive Work. Rev. Teuris S. Hamlin, D.D., pastor of the Church of the Covenant, this city, has been selected by the promoters as one of the leaders of a movement which has for its object the forming of a vast federa- tion of various denominations, and which is expected to begin practical operations with a membership of at least 4,000,000 Christians, most of them young, or !n the prime of life, and all of them pledged to exert themselves aggressively to che ad- vancement of the cause of Christianity. Among Dr. Hamlin’s most prominent sup- perters. and who, like him, will use all the influence they can command to bring about the desired results, are Bishop Ninde of the Methodist Eptscopal Church, Rev. Dr. E. E. Chivers of the Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. J. A. Duff of the United Presby- terian Church, Rev. Dr. J. P. Landis of the United Brethren Church, Mr. E. F. Gilbert of the Luther League, Rev. S. P. Spreng of the Evange ical Association, Dr. John Reck- ley and Mr. John Waiter Baer of the Chris- Wan Enceavor Society, Dr. Hanilin also being a representative of the latter. Dr. Hamlin’s Aim. It is Dr. Hamlin’s aim, as stated by him to a Star reporter, to have held in London in 1900 a world’s congress of the Christian forces of the universal church. In talking of this matter Dr. Hamlin said: “The Christian Endeavor Society, which is now sixteen years old, is the pioneer of young people’s societies, and has mem- bers and organizations in some thirty-five of the leacing denominations of this coun- try and Europe. It is true that denomi- national societies have been organized since the formation of the Christian Endeavor Soctety, as for example, the Epworth League in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Young People’s Union in the Baptist Church and the Luther League in the Lutheran Church. “The Christian Endeavor Society claims to be undenominational, and equally adapt- ed to all Christians. It now proposes to other young people’s societies, not an cr- ganic union, but a federation for purposes of co-operation in all forms of church work. As a step in this direction, it was suggested by Dr. H. K. Carrol of New York, the editor of the Independent, that a congress of representatives from all the young people's societies of the world should be. held in the year 1900. “It is my belief that this cengress will be held, but its exact date and place of meeting will be determined later. While, of course. I am heartily in favor of the movement, I do not suggest nolding the congress in connection with the interna- tional Christian Endeavor convention, which meets in London in 1900, but at a different date during the same year, and my reason for preferring London as a meeting place is only because that is unde- niably the capital of the world. Not Organic Union. It is now generally believed that the plan which has been advocatec for many years past of an organic union of all the Protest- ant denominations can never be carried out, for, as a matter of fact, the vast ma- jority of the membership has never taken any interest in the union movement, and some of those who have paid close atten- tion to the matter express the opinion that the spirit and temper of the churches of Christendom of the present time are not favorable to any scheme which would call for self-effacement to any large degree. It is to a great extent believed that each de- remination would cheerfully agree to a besis of union, which means practically that its sister denominations shall come over and lose themselves within its own lines. It is said that the leading spirits in most of the progressive churches of the day are growing more practical in their ideas, and are paying greater attention than formerly to the pursuit of solid and attainable things. This is given as a reason why fed- eration among religious forces is believed to be entirely practicable. Under the fed- eration scheme the denominations are neither asked nor expected to concede any- thing in matters of doctrine or government, to yield up the possession of eny part of their church machinery or their distinctive policies, but simply to come together in practical work for the attainment of ends in which all are agreed, and in which all have a common interest. Under such a plan it is believed that all the union may be had which is either practicable or de- sirable under present conditions. “There are,” said a prominent Washing- ten minister, “certain reform movements of the time, certain features of the sociological problem now pressing for attention and treatment, on which all the churches are practically agreed, and where a combina- tion and concentration of their forces would be immensely advantageous. An experi- ment, which has been in existence in New York for something over a year, and which has been a most pronounced success, has encouraged the promoters of the greater movement to believe that what has been accomplished on a comparatively small scale can be as successfully performed with the whole world as a field, provided the churches are as heartily agreed and work as harmoniously together as do those churches which have banded together for the purpose in New York. Work in New York. “The New York federation at this time embraces about a hundred churches of various denominations, and, it is said, has already done an immense amount of prac- tical work for the betterment of the :oral and religious conditions of that city. The acvocates of the larger movement assert that what the federation has done in New York may be repeated in many other cities and towns, provided similar federations are formed. The New York orginization, it is claimed, has simply shown the way in which the churches may be brought to- gether in doing things which can only be done effectively by a concentration of ferces, and while some have been dream- ing of union in creeds and doctrines, a ccmbination has been effected and set at work there which meets and promises to sclve some of the hardest problems before both the church and the world at the pres- ent day.” As a further suggestion in the federation line, Dr. Henry K. Carroll of New York, who, as above stated, was one of the prime movers of the project of the world’s con- gress, says in a letter to a friead in this city: “Such a gathering in itself would be @ magnificent testimony to the growth of Christian unity, and to the development of the Christian forces of the church. The Jast year of the century will he a year of retrospect, and the church will be looking back at what it has accomplished and how much it has done to bring the .world to Christ and make it better, and surely the young people's movement will be an achievement worthy of celebration.” Epworth League's Actio: The board of control of the Epworth League, at a recent meeting, adopted a res- olution, as follows: “Resolved, that we desire, as heretofore, to express our wish for close fellowship with all Christian young people, and to co- operate in practicable Christian work with the young people of all evaagelical denomt- nations, and hereby authorize the genéral cabinet to recetve or make such advances for a federation of young people's societies, or for a young people's congress in the year 1900, as it may deem advisable.” From all the information obtainable on the subject, it seems to be already assured that a federation of young people's socie- ties will be effected at a very early day. It is believed that definite action will be taken at the annual conventions of the various bodies to be held Juring the en- suing summer, and it is felt by many in- terested to be certain that the concen- trated influence of such @ mass of Chris- tian forces will be more powerful than any- thing _heretof« knot etecae fore ‘wh throughout the ‘Will Filed. By the provisions of the will of the late Daniel Murphy, dated January 18, 1806, and filed today, Mary F. Horrigan, a step- daughter, 1s made sole beneficiary and THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1897-14 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. THE DAMROSCH SOCIETY CONCERT. —The annual concert of the Damrosch Society, given last night at the Columbia Theater, was, without exception, oné of the most enjoyable affairs given by a local organization this season. The society is one of unvarying exceilence in a musical way, and last night added to its already high reputation. Foote’s “Bedouin Love Song” opened the concert, and Dudley Buck's “Good Night” closed it, both sung with artistic finish, splendid balancing of parts and fine volume. Director Varela had his forces well in hand and held the chorus together in good shape. During the pro- gram Abt’s “Forest Worship,” Mr. W. M. Mooney, soloist; Otto's ‘Silent Night,” Mr. Otto Luebkert, ‘soloist, and Dudley Buck's arrangement of “Annie Laurie,” with Mr. Jobn H. Nolan as soloist, were given. All three of the gentlemen acquitted them- selves in a most creditable manner. The society was assisted by the Maud Powell Ladies’ Trio of New York, consisting of Miss Maud Powell, violin; Miss Leontine Gartner, violoncello, and Miss Lotta Mills, Pianist. The three ladies are among’ the feremost musicians of their’sex on their respective instruments in this country, and their work individually and collectively last night only strengthened their claims to public attention. The trio gave Foote’s “Adazio Molto,” Arbo's “Bolero” (new) and Schutt’s “A la Russe,” given for the first time in America. Miss Gartner, in her two solos on the ‘cello—Godard’s ““Berceuse” and Popper’s “Papillon”—showed that she possessed a fine technique and great power of expression. She received a most em- phatic encore and a floral tribute. Miss Lotta Mills played two new numbers by Salmon,a gavotte and “Chanson Triste,” both from manuscript, reviving all the ten- der memories that are associated with her by Washington people. Her advance in breadth of tone, delicacy of treat- ment and confidence in her own pow- ers was marked. She, too, was forced to respond to an encore, playing a Chopin number rarely heard on the concert stage, and received a handsome floral offer- ing. Miss Maud Powell has a wider reputa- tion than the remainder of the trio, and her friends here were fully prepared for the masterly way in which she gave Ernst's “Avis Hongroise.” Her encore number Withems's arrangement of Schubert's “Ave Maria,” was as beautifully given, and her floral tribute was handsome in the ex- treme. A word should be said of the ac- companiments played by Miss Mills, all of which were executed in the most faultless manner. In Miss Powell's encore number Particularly Miss Mills’ - accompaniment was probably the best piece of work of that sort that has been heard here. The society was also assisted by Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff, and Mr. John H. Nolan. Mrs. Shir-Cliff sang the recital and cavatine from “Les PercHieurs de Perles,” Bizet’s beautiful work, and Chaminade’s “Sum- mer.” She received an encore for her sec- ond number, and responded with “Because I Love You’So.” She was also rewarded with a handsome floral tribute. Mr. Nolan sang Blumenthal's “Life,” and received an enthusiastic recall. In fact, nearly every number on the program was encored, aud the large audience present would hardly be satisfied even when the encore was given. _THE JONNIE JUNIORS IN THE MI- KADO.—The Jonnie Juniors will repeat their performance in the “Mikado” at the Columbia Theater Saturday night. The Jonnies have played in a good many cities since putting on the ‘‘Mikado” here and have had continued successes wherever they have appeared. The Jonnies have taken charge of the tickets for Saturday night themselves and will without much doubt fill the house. The reserved seat sale is now going on at that theater. MISS RICHARDS’ LECTURE.—An in- teresting lecture on ‘rom Modern Lon- don to Historic Paris” was delivered at St. Andrew’s Chapel last night by Miss Janet E. Richards. A large audience was in attendance and the lecture was listened to with close attention. Handsome stere- epticon views made the talk doubly inter- esting. In conjunction with the portion of the lecture on London the approaching ju- bilee of Queen Victoria was touched upon and many interesting views were shown in explanation of the celebration. Miss Richards possesses a clear, penetrating voice and has a way of putting facts into most interesting guise. SUMMER COMEDY AT THE GRAND.— A summer season will be inaugurated at the Grand Opera House Monday night, the company being that under the direction of Mr. George Buckler in “Our Boys.” The company includes William Stuart, Law- rence Williams, Richardson Carter, Wil- lam Richardson, George W. Murray, Frank Bosworth, Charles W. Mack, Phil. 8. Greiner, Harry Sinclair, George Cybolt, Eleanor Newton, Rose Osborne, Anna Eg- gleston, Ethel Raynes and Fern Dayton. ‘The company will alternate with Col. Fay Butler's Baltimore company, which will appear here every week. A clever vaude- ville company, headed by “X Ray” Bixby, will also be seen there. BENEFIT AT THE BIJOU.—The benefit to be tendered at the Bijou Theater May 20 to Messrs. A. V. McKee and A. S. Wil- son, treasurer and assistant treasurer of the house, promises to be both financially and artistically a success. Both Mr. Mc- Kee and Mr. Wilson are favorites with the amusement-sceking population of Wash- ington, and the entertainment given for their benefit will be liberally patronized. The program, which will be in charge of Manager Whitesell, will include the pro- duction of “The Stepping Stones,” with the same cast that made a hit at the Grand last year. Besides this, every theater in the city will contribute talent, and the pro- gram will be further filled out by the addi- tion of some prominent local entertainers. A NEW SOUSA MARCH.—The musical- loving American republic have learned to await the annual advent of a new march from Jokn Philip Sousa with eagerness and expectancy, and the announcement that the distinguished composer will present his latest ‘narch, “The Stars and Stripes For- ever,” to a Washington public for the first time next Sunday evening at the Lafayette Square Opera House will be hailed with pleasure. Most of the martial composi- tions that have brought fame and fortune to Sousa and pleasure to thousands of peo- ple were heard for the first time in Wash- ington, and it is therefore eminently fitting that the new march should first be pre- sented nere. z ae SECOND ARMY CORPS. Monthly Meeting of the Association, With Interesting Papers. The monthly meeting of the Second Army Corps Association was held last evening at the Shoreham. Gen. Brooke, Gen. Mul- holland, Capt. C. A. Stevens and Capt. Jones gave accounts of the fighting at Spottsylvania, it being the thirty-third an- niversary of that battle. Capt.. Stevens recited an original poem, this event being the theme. Maj. A. H. Nickerson read a paper on the strategy and grand tactics displayed by both army commanders at the battle of Antietam. A discussion of Burnside’s attack on the bridge and Stone- wall Jackson's assault at Harper's Ferry followed. Gen. John R. Brooke. U. 8. A., and Gen. John Ramsey of Jersey City, N. J., were admitted as members. pS Ses Cotvabia, Chapter. Columbia Chapter of the D. A. R. held a very interesting meeting last evening in the parlors of the Ebbitt House, the occasion for which the members assembled being the dedication of their silk flag. ‘The meeting was presided over by the regent, Miss Cheroweth. The chapter was very fortunate in having Mrs. General Boynton to dedicate the flag, which cere- mony was performed in a beautiful and im- pressive menrer. An interesting historical address was read by the historian of the chapter, Mrs. Coleman, on the history of the United States and Virginia in particu- lar. Appropriate music was rendered by Mrs, Hempstone, Mrs. Sloan and Mrs. Akers, with Miss Vale-as rer and Elizabeth Sloan, one of the dren of the American Revolution, as violinist. The evening closed ithe Eateoto songs, in which all heartily Join Se For Housebreaking. William Evans, alias Frank Smith, col- SECOND AMNUAL CONCLAVE Protestant: Epizospal @onvention, Washing- ton Diocest, to Aissemblé Here. Disposal-of the Keerl Legacies Will Be a Themie ter Discussion— Other Business Matters. The second awnualvmeeting of the dio- cesan convention(of the Protestant Episco- Pal diocese of Washington will begin next Wednesday, May 19, at St. Paul's Church, 2d street near WaShington Circle, and probably continue in session three days. The convention is to commence with morning prayer at 9 o'clock Wednesday, followed by the administration of the holy communion at 10 o'clock, after which the convention will settle down to business. Among the business matters to receive con- sideration will be the election of a standing committee, which is now composed as fo!- lows: President, Rev. John H. Elliott, 8. T. D.; Rev. Randotph H. McKim, D. D.: Rev. Alexander Mackay-Smith, D. D.; Rev. Alfred Harding, secretary, and Messrs. J. C. Bancroft Davis, Charles H. Stanley and A. 8S. Browne. Several amendments to the constitution are to be considered, among which will be those providing for the election of a presi- dent in the absence of the bishop; that the lay delegates shall be elected for one year, rot from convention to convention, and that a quorum shall consist of fifteen of the clergy and fifteen of the laity, instead of twenty of each, as at present. Severai of the canons of the church are to be dis- cussed, and the committee appointed at the last convention to ascertain the disputed voundarles of several of the country parish- es_will make its report. The disposal of the Keerl legacies will afford a topic for discussion, productive of truch interest. It will be remembered that two years ago, before the creation of two cioceses, Mrs. E. Spaight Keerl of Balti- more and her son, Eversfield F. Keerl, by separate devises, left large sums to the diocese of Maryland. The diocese of Wash- ington, being its offshoot, was given about $75,000 as its share of the two legacies. One of the legacies has been realized on, and there is now in the hands of the treas- urer of the Washington diocese a balance of about $40,000. It has been thought that this money and the balance of $35,000, as well, would be applied to the Episcopal en- dowment fund, but a suggestion has been made that it be divided into three parts, one portion given to the fund, one portion to the superannuated ministers’ fund, and the third to diocesan missions. As much of the remaining legacy consists of unimproved but valuable land, it will be some time before the entire amount is real- ized. In the meantime, the pledges for the Episcopal endowment fund are being paid promptly, and the fund is nearing comple- tion. It Is expected that there wiil be about seventy-five clergymen and between ‘itty and sixty laymen to take part in the dis- cussions of the convention, each pavish be- ing entitled to one lay delegate for each minister conected with its church. The delegates from the four Maryland counties of Montgomery, Prince George, Charles and St. Mary's, forming part of the diocese, will be entertained during <heir stay in this city by members of the local churches. ——s —__ WESOK DECLINES. GEN. Withholds His Optmion of Bill Trans- ferring Gontrel of Parks. ‘The proposition to place the jurisdiction of the street parking under the Commis- sioners, instead of the Secretary of the In- terior and the cMief ‘of engineers, as con- templated in a bill to\be presented to Con- gress, has not met with favorable consider- ation at the hamds of the chief of engi- neers, to whom it was referred. In a recent letter to the Commissioners upon the subject, Gen. Wilson, chief of en- gineers, said: - “I have given the subject careful con- sideration, and beg tesay, in reply to your inquiry whether the ‘proposed ‘legislation would meet with my approval, that, asethe existing laws evidence a deliberate inten- tion on the -part of Congress to place the parking spaces of the national capital on the same footing as the park system, there- by exempting them from local control, and meaking them the special care of the nation, I feel disinclined to assume any position that might be construed as initiating, or approving the initiation of, a proposition to reverse this established policy. “The proposition to transfer these park- ing spaces to municipal control may be a commendable one in the interest of the ad- ministration of municipal affairs, and one which the Commissioners of the District of Columbia might very properly take the initiative in bringing to the a on of Cengress, but as the present iaws, in my opinion, confer ample power upon me to protect the interest committed to my care, I Co not feel that I should express an opin- icn on the merits of the proposition, unless called upon by Congress to do so.” Sea ELECTRIC LIGHTS. Additions to Be Made After the Fiscal Year. It has been practically decided at the Commissioners’ office that there will be a number of additional electric lights erected after the new fiseal year comes in. Congress, at its last session, while en- deavoring to cut the appropriation for elec- tric lighting, really increased it. Tie au- thorities at the District building remained silent. Such a healthy increase in the appropriation meant more lights, lights that were urgently needed in the dark sec- tions of the city. When the appropriation bill was finally reported, it was noticed that while the bill carried with it an in- crease of money, it contained a restricting clause that was thought would seriously embarrass the authorities in erecting: the new lights. The clause in question con- tained no notice, expresged or implied, of any extensions of the service, but was specific in that it provided “For electric arc lighting, including necessary inspection in those streets now lighted with electric are lights in the city of Washington, $50,- 000” The question immediately arose, could the Commissioners with the extra amount of money in hand erect additional lamps in any street now lighted by electric lights at points beyond the part so lighted, assuming the existence of underground conduits in such street heyond the limit of the prescrt are lighting? Anxious to erect the additional lamps, but uncertain as to thelr -power in the prem- ises, the Commissioners sent the papers in the case to the attorney for the District with the request that he give them a legal interpretation of the act and ‘define their powers under the bill. This he has done, holding, it is understood, that the Commis- sloners have the power to erect and main- tain electric lights is such streets where there were existing ‘/eonduits. -———s William in Hard Luck. Edward W. Willams, a colored individual of demonstrative @i=p6sition and loud voice, who claims to be@ pre&cher, considers him- self a shamefuli® petsecuted citizen, ac- cording to his retmark® today in the Police Court. Policeman Aulfiridgs, who was directly responsible for tip appearance of Williams before his honor, fmade the.charge of dis- orderly assembly and loud and~ boisterous talking. “He was enthwsiaatically. drunk,” said Pcliceman Auldriige, and causing a great disturbance on 7¥h stfeet. He was in and out of several * # “My honor,” said Williams, a little mixed. regarding the -use of the ive pro- noun, but with an effgxt to be strikingly eloquent, ‘‘this is base persecution. I haven't taken a drink for two weeks.” Williams insisted that the proprietors of the several saloons which the~ policeman charged him with having-entered should be Lewis Evans were elected delegates tothe Detroit convention.of the National: League of ‘Re- publican E. Hoffman’ ahd Bolden | = CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. Some Vigorous Remarks on the Sub- fect by Senator Gallinger. To the Eilitor of The Evening Star: It is rather amusing, since attention has been called to the absurdities ef the so- called civil service, to witness the effort that is being made to make it appear that the examinations are now very practical. The long article in The Star last evening is an echo of the effort being made to save the system from the wrath of the Ameri- can people; ard with this end in view doubtless some changes have been made, for it must be borne in mifd that the aver- age civil service advocate hangs onto office with as much tenzcity as the hated spotls- man. I turn to a publication entitled “The Civil Service Bulletin,” issued by the United States civil service commission, and in the March issue find the following: “An examination will be held at Wash- ington, D. C., and in other large cities where there are applicants, commencing at 9 a.m. on March 23, to obtain eligibles for the positicn of immigrant inspector. The subjects of the examinations will be spell- ing, arithmetic, letter writing, penmanship, copying from plain copy, copying from rough draft, and the Scandinavian and German languages.” It must not be forgotten that almost every immigrant inspector in the country is a democrat, and that he was put in his place without any examination whatever. Manifestly it is the purpose of the demo- cratic civil service commission to keep them in office indefinitely, for where are the men who can successfully pass an examination in the Scandinavian and German languages, two languages as wide apart as are the poles? This is a fair sample of the whole absurd business, and yet almost every day irspired articles are put in print to bolster up the tottering concern. A little time ago a member of the civil service commission authorized the state- ment that my charge that men asking for eraployment in the government printing office were required to hop a distance of twelve feet on one foot was incorrect. Yer the question is in the blanks of the com- mission, and I have proof in my possession not orly that the hopping has been re- quired, but that the applicants in some cases have been required to do it in a state of nudity! But doubtless there is a tem- Porary relaxation of the arbitrary and out- rageous rules and examinations of the com- mission. Let us hope thut in. due time it will be supplanted by a common-sense method of testing fitness for place, such as is used in all the great establishments (commercial, banking, manufacturing, etc.) of this country. Very respectfully yours, J. H. GALLINGER. —-_- — FIREMAN REPRIMANDED. Mr. Wight Looking After the Fire Department. It would seem that Commissioner Wight is determined to keep the efficiency of the fire department up to the standard from his action upon a case today. Several days ago Fireman J. T. Barnes of No. 8 engine company was tried by the fire department trial board for a violation of the rules. His offense according to the papers in the case consisted in answering an order from his foreman in an insulting manner. This occurred at the fire at the navy yard. The foreman was hurrying the men up when Private Barnes, so it is al- leged, replied-in an insulting manner that he guessed he wouldn't hurry if he (the foreman) had hold of the hose. The find- ing of the trial board in the case was prac- tically a whitewash, and it was recom- mended by it that the case be dismissed. This was concurred in by Chief Parris, and the papers, as is customary, went before Commissioner Wight first for action. The fire department comes directly under Com- missioner Wight, and he has already shown a great desire to do everything he could to increase its efticiency. He examined the papers carefully, and then decided that the trial board and the chief had erred in recommending a dismissal of the charges. His indorsement of the papers was to the effect that tne fireman was not authorized to answer by protest an order of his su- perior officer, and forthwith recommended that he be reprimanded. This action was concurred in by the other Commissioners. ees eee oe “Want” ads. in The lar pay because they bring answers. Seoscooseocooeesooooesseoet Was Very Nervous 4 Had Smothering Spells and Could Not Sleep-= Doctors called It Neu= ralgia and Indiges- tion. Hood cured. had pains in my head, neck and shoul- ders, and all through my bedy, but they were most severe in left side. The doctor called. it neuralgia and indigestion. I was confined to my bed for eight months. I was very nervous, bad smothering spells aud could not sleep. 1 read of cures by Hood's Sarsaparilla ard of a case shinilar to mine. My husb:nd procured a bottle, and I began taking it. After taking one bottle I felt Detter, was able to rest and my appetite improved. I continued until my nervousness was cured and I was much better in every way. My husband has also been benefited by Hood's Sarsaparilla.”” MARY S. STONE, Spainville, Virginia. Hood’s ‘ari Is the best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. Sold by all’ druggists. $1. PDIP OPRODD SPOOR EBR DIED OE DADO DS HH PDO DDH G 3 2 Fy Hood’s Pills ii.a2*smeettia. 4 ee ea A pleasant medicine is always more easy to take and more sure of being taken than an unpleasant one. Wamipole’s (ELK LITHIA, Used at meals, will per- form its work so quietly that no one would im- agine it was going on. Its.effects are as mark- edly beneficial as they are unsuspected. It is an ideal remedy for many troubles. Elk PLQPEOEOPEOPOD EPO OGG OIG HL LD PS ORPEP ODODE I OOOD Lithia is the only water that is bottled under water. AT DRUGGISTS. FREES at W. 8. Thompeon's Drag 708 15th st., or Mertz's Mod- ern Pharmacy, 11th and F sts, rs The Rain Responsible. The elements were pressed into service teday in the Police Court to furnish an ex- cuse for John P. Thuma, Edward P. Kcys, Jchn Murphy and Lewis Drew, arraigned as vagrants. “TI unloaded this quartet from a freight car last night at Bennirg,” said Police- man Carson. ‘The plea of the defendants was that they were practically forced into the car to seek shelter from the heavy rain. Thuma and Keys promised to leave the cliy forthwith, and they were released on their personal bonds. Murphy and Drew were relegated io the chain gang for fifteen days each. -———- — It matters little what it is that you want whether a Situation or a servant—a want” ad. in The Star wili reach the person whe can fill your need. RIEUM Most torturing and disfizuring of itcbing. burn- ing, Weeding, scaly skin and scalp humors, loss of hair, is instantly relieved by a warm with CUTICURA SOAP, a single application of CUTICURA (int 5 at skin cure, and a fall dose of CUTICURA RESOLVENT, greatest of Dlood purifiers and hamor cures, when all else fails. Wticura Is sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Prope, _Bostor Hew to Cure Every Species of Sait Rheum," treatment ard full information mailed free. FALLING MAIR “sytoritna"tos™ AMUSEMENTS. LA AVYETTE SUMDAY MIGHT MAY 16, SOUSA AND HiS BAND, Will give their Last Concert of the Seasom bere, Mise ZORA GLADYE HoRis a Ee Fraulein LEMTINE GAERTNER “Cellist lay his mew march, “The Sters for the first time. myI3-3t ADDED. Sundiy at 8:15. . May-14, for the benesit FP ‘treet Baptist Church. Com- mitice No. 7. my18-100f Athletic Park,ConduitRoad SATURDAY, MAY 1 ONE 1 MATCH RACK BETWEEN JOHN LAWSON (1 trible Swede), FRED SIMS AND GRORGE BALL. Start 5 p.m. sharp. and 50. Reserved, Tie. "ss to Georgetown, and Great Falls five minutes, mys-6* ALL THIS WEEK MONDAY, rospay, MATINEES 2vtavay. The Beautiful Military Comedy-Drama, THE _COHFEDERATE SPY 3:30 P.M Admission, 25 Take Green « Cars to Park. « FRIDAY, In a Gon my10-6t-12 MISS TILIAD KE WILL REPEAT, BY RE guest. her Lecture on “The € Uniou, the Pla ther's’ writings, Scottish Hite San ; first lecture not used will be good for this one. Admission 26 ap24éemn13,14,15 and Patriotism, on MAY High-grade “1897” Bicycles $39, For Cash Only. * | Just think of a high-grade “97 ¢ Bicycle for $30 cash. Male and nteed by the renowned ‘Tour- ist Crele Co.,"" which Is owned and controlled by’ E. C. ‘over for Made of Shelby seamless tub- ing—has dust-proof bearings—enumel- ed in the best manaer, finely fh ished, and as stylish “and gra ful as any wheel on the Any gear or height of frame, in both jadies and men’s models. This is not to be confounled with inferior department store wheels—nor with the "96 model of hock number wheels selling at re- duced prices. Only a Mmited number Gust_to in- price of. chase Jacobs Bros., Agents for Stearns’ Famous “‘Yellow Fellows,"’ 122) 2 a. Ave. fe20-3m,40 eeeeeeee eae e eee eeneeee Terre eerree rer seeee CITY ITEMS. $2 in So Very Little to pay for having rooms papered. We do firest work, $2 up. Nolte, 810 9th. No branch. ————— “Elixir Babek cures Malarial Diseases.” my6-Im Reports have been made of an obstructed sewer at 19th and L streets and a broken pavement in front of 615 Spruce street. ad In 1850 “Brown's Bronchial Troches” were introduced, and their success as a cure for Colds, Coughs, Asthma and Bron- chitis has been unparaljeled. AMUSEMENTS. Tombola and Kettledrum, For the beoefit of Children’s Hospital, at Rauscher’s Hall, Saturday, [ay 15, AFTERNOON AND _E) FROM 3 TO 10 P.M. So $1.00" LiverComplaints cured by Beecham’s Pills Designs, Decorations 3-2 mencements, satisfn tion by asking small prices. facilities count. wondertully in our design aj decorating work, your patronag A.Gude& Bro.,1224 FSt. EW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening and Saturday Matinee. STUART ROBSON In His Latest Comedy Success, THE JUGKLINS. Extral Next Week, SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY. JULIA MARLOWE AND ROBERT TABER. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Sat- urday matinee, “For Bonnte Prince Charlie.” ‘Thursday, ‘Romeo and Juliet.”” Friday, “‘Romola. Saturday night, “As You Like I Seats now on sale. my13-$4,3t ACADEMY. SUMMER SEASON. Maral 25 &50c. Re The Cummings Stock Company. THE LOST PARADISE. SEE THE GREAT STRIKE SCENE. G7 BICYCLES CHECKED FREE.T Next Week—THE GOLDEN GIANT. my13-20-tf COLUMBIA THEATER, Week Commencing MONDAY, MAY 17, Only Mat- : occ, Baturday ‘inee COLUMBIA STOCK COMEDY COMPANY, Presenting for the First Time A FIRST OFFENSE,. A COMEDY BY PAUL WILSTACH. Frices—25, 50 and 75c., evenings; 25 and 50c., matinee. LAFAVETTE. | =" Sear Evenings at 8. Matinees Wed. and Sat. at 2. Boxes—Ev'gs, Castle j Opera Company res = MATINEE ep gS eat Rose Presented to Brery Next week—“CARMEN.” mv13 GRAND OPERA = BLACK PATTI’S TROUBADOURS, Give us a chance to win INSTRUCTION IN BICYCLE RIDING GIVEN BY competent instractors; reaconable rates; lessons iy appointment. Call for particulars, S11 14th GARDEN PARTY AND SALE FUR THE BENEFIT OF St. Alban’s Parish, To be eld at the Highlands, the residence of Mr. J. B. Nourse, Tennallytown road, on THURSDAY, May 13, from 4 to 10 p.m. Take cable or. Metropolitan and ‘Ten- allytown cars. Postponed until next clear day in the event of rain myld-4t-12 ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, FLYNN & SHERIDAN'S NEW City Sports Bie Swow. Rae CINEMATASCOPE. Next Week—ZERO BURLESQUE COMPANY. my 10-61-15 GOLUMBIA ACADEMY 2. on a 12.000°Tt. Boor, Competent lnstrwctsrs, Gaarges small. “Music every evening. 220 and B streets. J. HART BRITTAIN, Mgr. Lind een ES a I EXCURSIONS, ETC. River View. ‘You «an learn If others can. my8-tf i BICYCLE RACES, GERMANIA MAENNERCHOR TO RIVER VIEW. SUNDAY-MAY 16-SUNDAY Splendid program of music and pleasure. Grand chorus of sixty trained male and female voices. Arth’s superb River View Orchestra —in concert. ‘TZ from 7th street wharf 245 and 6 p.m. Returning, leave River View at 1, 5, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. GO SHOOT THE CHUTE. . » PERSONALLY CONDUCTED EXCURSION — TO COLONIAL BEACH BY THE CILIZENS’ ASSOCIATION, On u teymer ARKO! MTTH, AT 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY, MAY 15, Returning pm. Sanday. ‘Tickets, . round trip. Children under 10 years free. First-class hotel accommodation. myi3-2t¢ NO DUST. NO DIRT. uickest and Safest Route’ MOUNT VERNON. Steamer [lacalester Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m. and 2:30 p m., returning, reach the city at 2 and 6 p FARE ROUND Thi. grounds, Admission 1 ANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. rnon admission coupon, for EL Tickets, with Mount sale at whait and at hotels. mny5-21d L. L. BLAKE, RAYMOND & WHITCOMB’S TOURS. ALL TRAVELING EXPENSES INCLUDED. A Perronally cecorted party will eave PHILA. DELPHIA, MAY 27, for a Grand and Compre hensive Tour to The Pacific Northwest, ALASKA AND THE . Yellowstone Park,™:\2urse rd journey will be on the Hine of the RTHERN RAILWAY, and the returt via the NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY. TOURS TO THE YELLOWSTONE PARK, Jum 8, July 15 and 29. TOURS TO EUROPE, May 4, 15, 19, June 9 ang TOURS TO JAPAN, CHINA AND THE HA- WAIIAN ISLANDS, carly in August, TOURS TO ALL ‘THE LEADING EASTERN RE- SORTS during July, August avd September. pEAUROAD AND STEAMSHIP TICKETS TO ALL, DINTS. GFSend for descriptive book, mentioning trip desired. Raymond & Whitcomb, 1005 Chestnut Street, Mutual Life Ins. bldg., myll-t,ths,3t Philadelphia. NEW STEAMER BARTHOLDI FOR CHARTER, day or ing; fast and cozy. Rowboats for hire. JNO. CUMBERLAND & SOX, Foot of F st. new. iuy8-1m. tain, QUICK SERVICE BY Rall. Mount Vernon Arlington ARLINGTON, FORT MYER Falls Church. RTE) CARS TRON AQUEDUCE BRIER, Norfolk & Washington PM URAR AAR