Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1897, Page 10

10 — LOCAL MENTION. . AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Acedemy of Music.—The Golden Giaat." Columbia Theater._Columbia Stogk Com- pany in “A First Offense.” Grand Opera House.—The © Buckie1 Butler Stock Company in “Our Boys. Kerran’s Lyceum Theater.—Zero Bur- lesque Company and Robert Fitzsimmons. Lafayette Square Opera House.—"Car- men.” nd New National Theater.—Julla Marlowe and Robert Taber in “For Bonnie Prince Charlie.” Willard Hall.—Exhibition of the Bio- graph. gees EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marsha! Hall at 10 a. m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fort- ress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania averue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, I am., and 12:05, 1:15, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4 Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 am. to 8 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. p.m. Colonial Straw Hats. from 3c., $1 to St. Flexible Mackinaws and English Splits at » a spectalt: S & SON, 1421 New York ave. es = EMPIRE CARPET CLEANING WORKS Reopened: fireproof building. 631-635 Mass. ave. n.w. NOTHING PREVENTS LIKE PREVEN- TION—and the surest prevention against Bed bugs, Roaches, Croton bugs, Ants, Sp’- ders and all kinds of household pests is DEATH DUST. All druggists, 10 cents. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. —_—— VELATI'S FAMOUS CARAMELS. Don’t be a stranger to their goodness— try a half pound or a pound box. Assorted flavors. Out-of-town orders attended to. 620 Mth and 140Stg G sts. CITY AND DISTRICT. arte ee Its Golden Jubilee. The golden jubilee of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Manhattansville, N. Y., will be celebrated tomorrow, and a number of the alumaae resident in this city will be present. In observance of this event $10,- 000 subscribed by the alumnae will be pre- sented to the Mother Superior. Among the Washingtonians who will be present are H. W. Woodward, iss Fannie Beaw- Miss Martina Yzraga, Mrs. William . Robinson and the Misses Morse. What the Band Playe “The place to get your money's worth— And perhaps a little more— Is the place where people flock to, And is called Oyster’s butter store.” 5-Ib. boxes, $1.10. 5 a Charged With Forgery. Jay Evars, formerly employed as a clerk by Willicm H. Tuttey, the proprietor of a storage warehouse and express of- fice at 23 East Capitol street, was ar- rested at an early hour this morning by Detectives Certer and Gallaher and locked up at the sixth precinct station house. In the Pclice Court later in the day Evans was charged with forgery, and the case was continued until temorr The allegation is that Evans forged Tuttey’s name to a postal order, and ob- tained $15 thereby. It is said he opened a letter and extracted the postal order, which was intended to be applied in pay- ment of storage on certain furniture be- longi: g to a Mr. Bentwood. the accrsation. — $1.25 to Baltimore and Return Via B. & O. R. R. All trains May 22 and = M Evans denies lid for return passage until following jay.—Advt. ee SS Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the followirg: White—Wm. J. Kolb and Ida E. . E. Casher of Asbury Park, N J., and Nettie Paxton of this city; Philip A. Havener and Hattie L. Magaka, both of Montgomery county, Md.; Nathan D. Povle and Rosalie Hopkins, both of Mont- gomery county, Md.; Edward O. Castell and Mery M. Harvey; Stermper D. Bloxton of Staunton, Va., and Amanda F. Mfiler of Augusta county, Va.; Chas. D. Heller and Maggie F. Duvall. Colored—Charles Dorsey and Elizabeth Thorn; Edward F. Ambier and Mathilda Jones; William Garrison and Harriet Digzs; Elijah Galloway and Celia Waters; Daniel Osborne and Emma Babley; Clarence Jonn- son and Elizabeth Jackson; Earnest John- son and Rosa Beal; Louisa G. King. ee This in Wheel Riding Weather, And the wheel to buy and ride is the ‘97 Demorest. Goodyears, agents, 807 Pa.ave.— Adcvertisemen Jonn A. Swain and Dismissed With a Lecture. Harry Pest, a manly looking little chap, nine years of age, was in the Police Court today to answer a charge of petit larceny, the offense being the felonious taking of a diamond pin from Mrs. Florence R. Davis of 1010 11th street. “Are you guilty or not guilty?” asked the clerk. “I took the pin,” was the prompt answer. Detective Sutton explained that the little fellow, while -playing at the residence of Davis, took the pin and sold it to Walter Delano of 1416 New York avenue. He had been similar offense. Judge Mills lectured Harry severely and then, at the suggestion of the prosecuting attorney, released bends. in court once before for a him on his personal ————— Best Location. Before leaving the city for the summer store or sell your goods at Sloan's, 1407 @ st. n.w.—Advt. — --__ City’s Health. The mortality of the city during the past week remained below normal. The deaths reported to the health department num- bered 85, of which 47 were of whites and 48 of colored persons. The annual death Tale was 15.7 for the whole population, being 12.7 for the white and 22.2 for the colored. The range of diseases prevalent Wss confined mainly to those of the lungs, cavsing 21 deaths, of the kidneys, 9 deaths, aad of the brain, 15 deaths. Infantile mor- tality declined from 21, by the last report, to 16. Three fatal cases of zymotic dis- eases were reported, 1 being from dysen- tery and * from diphtheria. For this lat- ter complaint 2 houses were placarded dur- ins the week, 4 were relieved of cards and 11 remained in quarantine. For scarlet fever 2 houses were isolated, while 2 were relcased therefrom, and 3 remained with warning cards. fne meteorological conditions were a moon temperature of 65 degrees, a mean relative humidity of Sl and a mean baro- metric pressure of 20.84. The thermometer rose from 47 degrees on the %th to 83 de- ss on the 10th, ranging 36 degrees. The winds were southerly, with an average movement of 7 miles per hour, and the rainfall for the week was 3.69 inches. SSS Crdects Lose a Popular Comrade. The first death of a member of the Cor- coran Cadet Corps, Company A, 2d Battal- ion, D. C. N. G., since the organization of command, fifteen years ago, occurred yesterday morning, Private Edward Munck, one of the mest popular cadets in Capt. Edwards’ flourishing company, passing away. The deceased was one of the lead- ing members of the basket ball team at- tached to the Athletic Association of the District National Guard. He accompanied the Corcoran Cadets to New York on the occasion of the recent Grant monument eclebration, and immediately after his re- turn was stricken with typhoid fever,which resulted in his death. A special meeting of the Cercoran Cadet Corps was held last evening and appropriate action taken. The company will attend the funeral] in a body tomorrow afternoon. The services will be held at the residence of the deceased, on 9th street near K street. If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. ALEXANDRIA ..AFFAIRS Sad Death of Frank E, Corbett, a Prominent Citizen. RESULT OF OVERDOSE OF . CHLORAL A Man of Many Troubles, He Grieved in Silence. OTHER ITEMS OF NEWS Evening Star Bureau, No. 529 King Street, Bell Telephone No. 106. ALEX@NDRIA, Va., May 19, 1897. Frank E. Corbett, a well-known business man tnd prominent Mason, died at 7:20 overdcse of chloral, taken accidentally. Mr. Ccrbett was one of the most popular business men in the city, and to know him was to admire him. Frank Corbett, like many cthers, had his troubles. They were heavy ones, and everybody sympathized with him. His only son, Brooke, a prom- ising youth, committed suicide March 265, 1895, in Wasiington, by shooting himself in the head, after having once before at- tempted to take his Hfe by jumping into the river at the ferry wharf on bis return from the Western State Hospital, at Staun- ton. For a number of years the elder Corbe‘t’s family relations Pave been strained. At one time he, with his family, occupied a house on South Fairfax street, and it was a happy home. His wife, however, decid=d that she wanted to live in Washington, and te gratify her he purchased a handsome residence in that city and furnished it elaborately. This is said to have heen but the beginning of his trouble. He left home ard has since been living in a little room over his office, at the corner of Fairfax ard King streets. Abeut a month ago his daughter, Mias Fanrie, was taken to the Western State Hospital at Staunton, for treatment for insanity. All this trouble had been bear- ing upon his mind, and he hdd endeavored to drown his sorrows in drink. Of late he had been drirking heavily, and had be- ecme very nervous and was much trou- bled with insomnia. To relieve this dis- «rder he had been taking chloral in small quantities. Several times, it is said, his foremar, Mr. Steiner, had cautioned him to be careful and not to take an overdos He had an appointment yesterday after- noon to go out into the country to the residence of his brother, S. B. Corbett, “to take a brace,” and was waiting for Mr. Will Wibert, treasurer of Alexandria coun- ty. He went to a nearby drug store and purchased 240 grains of chloral, presum- ably for the purpoge of using it to relieve his insomnia during his absence from the city. This was about 3:30 o'clock. He returned to his cffice and took a seat at his desk. It was but a few minutes there- after when Mr. Steiner noticed the empty bottle in Mr. Corbett’s hand and saw that he was in an unconscious condition. A summons brought Dr. Wm. M. Smith to his aid. The dcctor at once went to work on the patient, using all the restora- tives known to the profession, but without avail. Drs. Wm. R. Purvis and H. P. Howard arrived socn after, and they, too, did all in their power to save the life of the unfortunate men, but the deadly drug had taken a hold that could not be broken. » o'clock Mr. Corbett drew his last breath. It is believed by some persons that as Mr. Corbett sat at his desk he began to brocd anew over his many troubles, from which he was unable to obtain relief, and having a large quantity of the chloral in his pocket decided. in his distressed condi- tion, to put an end to his worry forever. He swallowed the whole bottle at a dose. His many friends, for Frank Corbett was undoubtedly popular, have always done all in their power to console and comfort him in his troubles, and he has had the sympa- thy of the entire community. Mr. Corbett_was president of the Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Company and also the National Mutua! Aid Society. He was proprietor of the Old Dominion Cigar Com- pany, and a member of the board of di- rectors of the Washington Real Estate Company. Although a republican, he has more than once been elected to the city council on the democratic ticket. He was a prominent member of several secret or- ganizations, being a past master of Alex- andria-Washington Lodge, A. F. and A. M., a& member of Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter and of Old Dominion Commandery, Knighis Templar. Mr. Corbett leaves a wife and daughter at 924 M street northwest, Washington, and the daughter mentioned as an inmate of the Western State Hospital at Staunton. He was fifty-seven years of age, ana a man of considerable means. The remains were taken to the undertak- ing establishment of B. Wheatley & Son, where they were prepared for burial. To- morrow afternoon at 5 o'clock the funeral will take place, with Masonic honors, from the Masontc Temple in the city hall. ‘The fact that his death was caused by business troubles is most emphatically de- nied by his friends in this city, who say that if he committed suicide the family troubles were the direct cause. Mr. Corbett was a man who will be great- ly missed by his many friends. He had from the day he separated from his wife, it is said supported his family handsomely and had on more than one occasion done all in his power to heal the breach. It is understood Mrs. Corbett entered suit for divorce against her husband a little mere than a year ago. Miss Daingerfield’s Dance. Miss Sarah V. Daingerfield entertained a large company from Alexandria, Washin; ton and Baltimore last night at “Malvern in honor of Miss Stokes and Miss Boykin of Baltimore. The house was decorated with potted plants and cut flowers, and the green lawns dotted with myriads of Chinese lanterns. Dancing was the order of the evening, and the young people enjoyed the inspiring strains of Donch’s Orchestra. The festivities were continued until an early our this morning. At midnight a sumptu- ous repast was served by Rauscher of Washington. Among those present were Mrs. Addison, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Wm. J. Boothe, Missea Stokes and Boykin of Baltimore, the guests of honor; Misses Peachy, Browne, Lemon, Kraemer, Prescott, Rebecca Daingertield, Hume, English, Leadbeater, Daingerfield. Bryant, Hunter, Hoxton, Lee, Fawcett, Taylor, Ramsay, Ansley, Brookes, Herbert, Miniten and Misses Sailic and Mary Dain- gerfield, Messrs. Smith, Beckham, Peachy, Boykin, Fawcett, Brooks, Miller, Stuart. Nelson, Wattles, Howard,W. M. Smith, Car- ter, Manning, Sterling, Harris, Tennant, Walke, Leadbeater, McGill, Davis, Bryan, ¥Yellett, Price, McGuire.’ Bryant, Min. nigerode, Taylor, Dawson, Carter and oth. ers. The entertainment was one of the most successful ever given in this vicinity. Reception Last Night. At the manse of the Second Presbyterian Church last night a reception was tender- cd Rev. J. Ernest Thacker, the new pastor, and his wife. Capt. K. Kemper delivered the address of welcome. Rev. J. H. Butler of the Baptist Church also made an ad- dress. The following program was well rendered: Vocal solo, Miss Tyler; violin solo, Courtenay Houch; vocai solo, Mr. Poston of Washington; overture, Misses Ewing and Moore; vocal solo, Mr. George Evans; instrumental duet, Mr. and Walter Whittlesey; recitation, Miss Ma: belle Ewing; piano solo, Miss Harrison. The entertainment was much enjoyed by these present. Police Court. The following cases were disposed of in the Police Court this morning: Matze Hicks, charged with assault, and Edward Bell, carrying concealed weapons; penalty $20 or sixty days each. Rufus Cheshire, a; Lee Gentzberger; fined $3. biossataesrre Benj. Scavenger and Albert Driefus, charged with disorderly condue < ing; fined $ each. z. and aes Martha Woodlawn and James Robinson, both colored, charged with indecent » dus fined $10 each. mie «vs colored, charged with @runk and disorderly; penalty $% or cure Maye ne cae Wer KUURe, Children of Confederacy. “ The following officers have been’ elected by the Children of the Confederacy, recent- ly granted a charter of corporation by. o'clock last night from the effects of an, THE EVENING STAR, -WEDNESDAY; MAY -19, 1897-14 PAGES. Judge Nortcn: President, Mies Kate G. Uhler; vice president, Miss Ada Jasper; re- cording secretary, Harvey Atkinson; treas- urer, Miss Julia Alexander; historian, Miss Georgie Hudson. The chapter has rdopted the name of “Arthur Herbert Chapter.’ It Las accepted the invitation, to. assist in the Memorial day exercises on May 24. Funeral Teday. The funeral of Bertha F. Church will take place from the residence of her moth- er, Mrs. Marion F. Church, 119 South Fay- ette street, this afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. Journalist Hert. Mr. Robert E. Knight, one of Alexan- dria's prominent young journalists, met with a painful accident yesterday by fall- ing from his wheel. The wheel caught in one of the tracks of the. electric railway, and he was thrown violently to the ground, sustaining several bruise: General and Personal Notes. Arrangements are being made to es- tablish the system of house-to-house col- lection of United States mail in this city. Application was made. yesterday before Judge Love, at Fairfax Court House, for bail for Richard Burnett, charged with arson. It will be argued Thursday. The will of the late Capt. P. T. Yeatman was filed in the corporation court yester- day. His widow qualified as executrix. The %d Regiment Drum Corps met last nigit. Tey. Sam _ Small will dejiver a lecture at Trinity M. E. Church tonight. SS AMUSEMENTS. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —Miss Mary Helen Howe will sing Michaela in “Carmen” tonight at the Lafayette Squere Opera House. The cast otherwise will be the same as has given such in ex- cellent representation of the opera this week. Miss Macnichol last night repeated her splendid interpretation of the title role and won new luurels not only for her ur- tistic singing, but also for her great dra- matic power. “THE MIKADO."—The fifth week of the Cestle Square Opera Company at the La- feyette Opera House will be ushered in on Monday next with Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular opera, “The Mikado.” This opera has been presented many times in this city by various compinies and in various ways, but judging from the cast of the coming production, it will eclipse all former efforts. The cast embraces Grace Golden as Yum Yum, Minnie Kopp as Pitti Sing, Alice Judson as Peep Bo. Etta Bartlett as Katisha, Josepn Sheehen as Nanki Poo, A. G. Cunningham as the Mikado, and Raymond Hitehcock as Ko Ko. The opera will be given with the same attention to scenery, costume and de- tail that has characterized all previous produgtions by this very excellent organiza- tion. he rose matinee Wednesday and new bicycle room, where bicycles are check- ed free, find much favor among the pa- trons at the popular place of amusement. ‘IOBE.""—The Columbia Stock Company arnounces “Niobe” as the bill for next week. This is the excruciatingly funny comedy that was the success of the season when it was brought out, and has since been seen in most of the principal cities of the ccuntry, where in every instance it has delighted large audiences. [t was seen in this city two years ago, and wus remarkably successful. The cast is a large one, and wiil introduce several rew members of the company, includ- ing Mrs. Kate Denin Wilson, Miss Grayce Scott, Miss Carrie Berg and Miss Clara Emory. This will be Miss Em- ory's first appearance on the professional stage in her native city, and it is looked forward to with a great deal of interest. She has been a valued member of Mr. Au- gustin Daly’s company for some _ time, however, and she can be relied upon by her friends to repeat in this company the suc- cess she atiained with Mr. Daly. All of the company that is making such a success of “A First Offense” will have congenial parts in the new piece, and it will be mounted with the greatest care and with every attention to detail. “THE ARABIAN NIGHTS.”— Sidney Grundy‘s up-to-date comedy, “The Arabian Nights,” will be the attraction at the Grand Opera House next week. This play is so well known that it is unrecessary toe enter into any description of it other than to say it has never failed to b> a winning attrac- ticn wherever produced. It is a whirlwind of mirth, and sure to win popular approval and appreciation. It will be presented by the Buckler & Butler Stock Company No. 2, now playing in Baltimore, and when it is known that such artists as Olive West, Edmund Elton, Willard Bowman, Augustin Neuville and Mme. Neuville are in the cast, it may be safely guaranteed that the play will be staged with careful attention to every detail, and the patrons of the Grand may rely upon a pleasing and satiefactory entertainment. The vaudeville part of the program will be furnished by several very clever people. Miss Lillian Barlowe, daugh- ter of that famous old minstrel man, Milt. G. Barlowe, will introduce ner songs and dances. Those little tots, the Rooney Sis- ters, will also be at the Grand, and when it is considered that they are but three and four ycars cf age, their singing and dancing ere simply wonderful. Gladys Leigh will also be in the bill, and she is sure to prove a favorite. Henry P. Dixon will be seen in his impersonations. BENEFIT AT THE BIJOU.—When tho curtain lifts on the first act at the McKee- Wilson benefit tomorrow night at the Bijou it will disclose what is probably the best all-round vaudeville aggregation ever seen at a single performance in this city. The program, under Manager Whitesell, has been well regulated and contains the best representative talent of every class. Each of the theaters here will be represented by the pick of their people, the Academy, Co- lumbia and Kernan’s furnishing refined specialty artists of every description. For the first time in this city since the great hit at the Grand Opera House last year, Mr, Channing L. L. Pollock's curtain raiser, “The Stepping Stones,” with its quiet force and character work, will be presented by a cast headed by the author and including Mark O. Davis and J. C. Wheat. The play had a season's run in the west since being seen here with J. H. Lindsay in the role of Odette, that played kere by the author. X-Ray Bixley will be the contribution from the Grand, and his musical tramp is fun- nier than ever, white Miss Bertha Wood comes from the Lafayette. The sale of seats has been very large. MR. CLUM’S LECTURE.—To the illus- trated lecture of Mr. John P. Clum on “America,” at the National Monday even- ing, the President and his cabinet have been invited and assigned to boxes, and seats have been allotted to the entire pos- tal congress. It is hoped to make the evening 4 memorable social event. It has been suggested that evening dress will be generally worn, as the guests of the gov- ernment will appear in military uniform and other picturesque costumes. A LAWN FETE.—A lawn fete will be given on the grounds of Mr. John R. Mc- Lean, 19th and T streets northwest, to- morrow evening for the benefit of the building fund of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels. The grounds will be hand- somely decorated with flags and bunting, and the lighting will be done by Japanese lanterns. ,The fete will begin at 5 o'clock and last until 10 o’elcck. Music will be fur- nished by the Fourth Artillery Band. The different stands or booths will be presided over by ladies of the church, and will be as follows: Supper, Mrs. Nesbitt; ice cream, Mrs. Evans; lemonade well, Misses Tyler and Wilson. Miss Emma’ Manning, as- sisted by a number of the young ladies of the church, will preside over the candy table. A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.—The con- cert given at the Church of Our Father last evening in aid of the Eastern Dispensary was largely attended. The entertainment was given under the direction of Miss Evelyn Tourneaure, and the program was enjoyable in every feature. cop tenured: gerigiecenred a Mr. loberts, tone; Mi Maud Stahineker, elocutionist; Mr. William H. Conley, mark songster; Miss Florence Henri King, violin- ist; Mrs. Kitty Thompson-Berry and the Madrids. In addition to the numbers given by this club, Mr. Arthur E. Yundt won favor with a piccolo banjo solo. . THE BURMEISTER MUSICALE. — invitation musicale is announced for ont Friday afternoon, at the Columbia ‘Theater, by Mr. Richard Burmeister, the noted com- poser, pianist and- teacher, of Baltimore. Mr. Burmeistex’s name is fami! ington, his artistic work abroad, as well as in Boston, New York and Baltimore, being Pa pore here, es number of Washing- “# most successful pianists being amo! his pupils, and a recital by his present clans possess special those announced to appear are? Mea Tyler, Miss Blanche Ann Aiiinnon, gna) Mr. Lather Conraai, the all of Baltimore. DAILY DANGERS "> THE HOUSE- m0ER. The Evils inflicted ‘by inferior Flour. American Journal of Simnithi¥or May. ‘The series of-artigies ‘spon food adultera- tion which have:apgpeared in:these columns, and which are<being gepublished by the newspapers throughout the land, have served to impzce3. upon the people the great Recessity of care tm the selection of arti cies which go upom their tables, for upon the quality of suchidepends the health of the entire family. That the subject @f fipur is one of prime importance. will s@are@'y be denied, for there is no meal bat ‘what this staple en- ters into its menudn:one or more forms, hence the selection of*this food product connot fail to interest every. reader of this journal, who regards ‘his own health and that of his famtiy as the most important consideration. As the word “adulterations” is generally understood, that is as the mixing of in- ferior material with the genuine article, flour cannot be said to be adulterated in the ordinary sense of the term. However, the quality, grade and wholesomeness of flour varics as widely as do the charac- teristics of any other article of the food supply. There is a wide difference in the bread-making qualities of the various grades of flour and the amount of nutrition ecntained in each. The residents of any city may with a little care always secure the highest grade of flour, and no other should be allowed en- trance into the household. The brand of flour designated “Ceres,” which is sold ex- tensively in Washington, and wholesaled, we believe, by Wm. M. Galt & Co., offers to the careful housekeepers of that city the highest class product in this Hne, and as it is easily obtainable there is no excuse for risking the health of its mombers by in- troducing into the dietary. of the family any of the mediocre flours upon the mar- ket. Any really first-class retailer will ob- tain this flour for his tustomers who in- sist upun having the best. Having purchased samples of every flour sold in Washington, without indicating our purpose. end after submitting the same to thorough analytical examinations, we un- hesitatingly select “Ceres” flour as the best beyond question, and recommend it to our readers as such. There are many reasons for the pre-emi- nent superiority of this brand of flour, which we herewith enumerate. First, it is rich in gluten, which renders it more val- uable as far as nutrition is concerned. There is not in its constituents that excess of starch, so commonly found in other brands of flour, and which tax the diges- tion beyond its powers. Second, “Ceres” flour is always uniform, and its resuits may be always depended upon. Third, because it makes the whitest and lightest of bread and biscuits, and has no trace of sourness, which renders it es- pecially gratifying to those with impaired digestive functions. The samples of flours which were made the subject of scientific investigation were obtained in open market in Washington and were not obtained from any dealer in- terested in a certain brand. The samples were also supmitted to our chemical test kitchen, with a result which leaves only one decision, and that is overwhelmingly in favor of “Ceres” flour. We have no more interest in this brand than in any other flour sold, but in the interests of readers who naturally seek these columns for information upon all health matters, we make this unbiased report. From the standpoint of health alone we say to the People of Washington, insist upon having “Ceres’’ flour, and do not be satisfied with any; substitute. A8.SEWELL, M. D. —— LADIES SCORE:-A SUCCESS. Pleasing Program Umder Auspices of Logan Relief Union. A delightful entertaimment was given at Oppenheimer’s Hall on 9th street, last night by the ladies<ofothe relief union at- tached to John A. Logan command ef the Union Veterans’ Union. The exercises consisted of speeches, reci- tations and voca! amd imstrumental music. The hall was filled to<overflowing, many persons leaving becauseseven standing room could not be obtained. The talent partictpatng was of a high order. | Miss,Jessie McGowan presided, and introduced,Co}. S. R.. Strattoh; who made a short address, showing the good work done by the organization ‘during the past six years, after which ‘the petite singer, Miss Isabel Sheiton,, in costume, gave sev- eral pleasing character songs. “The Soldier's Pardon,” by Mr. Fitzger- ald; a bailad, by Thos. L. Jones; “Barbara Frietchie,” in dialect, by Finley L. Hayes; “Sauerkraut,” by Mr. Nobie; piano solo, Gee in Broadway,” by Master Hen- ricks, were all rendered in artistic style and met with hearty applause. The reci- tations, “Pizened, iss May Clemens, and “Sold,” by Mrs. O. B. Jones, were en- cored; they deserve mcre than ‘a passing notice. Refreshments followed the fore~ geing program, and after an hour spent in a social way all joined in singing “‘Amer- ica.” as a good night greeting. Mrs. Kate Beck, president of the union; Mrs Boynton, Mesdames Burke, Burchfield. Hamilton, Baxter, Bogia, Yingling, Thom: 9s, Evans and the other ladies of the union deserve great credit for the success of the entertainment. ———__—_. Excursion to Winchester on Decora- tion Day, May 31. Train leaves B. and O. R.R. depot, Washington, 8:30 a.m. Rate, $1.75 for the rovnd trip.—Advt. Golden Wedding Celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jacobs of Brooklyn will celebrate their golden wedding Thurs- day. Mr. Jacobs was born in Prussia in 1824, and came to this country with his wife ten years after his marriage and went into the tafloring business in New York, being succeeded in 1877 by his sons, who are known as the Six Little Tailors. They vre the only children the venerable couple ever had, and from boyhood they have been associated together in business in obedience to their father’s early instruc- tions to “‘stick together." The date of the golden wedding celebration is also the date of the wedding of the only unmarried son. Eleven grandchildren will participate in the festivities and one great grandchild, the son of next to the oldest grandchild, who is five years of age. The old couple are strong, hearty and full of life. — A Profusion of Roses. You never saw anything like them. As low as 25 cents a doz. Gude, 1224 F.—Advt. Serronosontneeotontptiodioeiosdosetoesotindivdinsiodeediedodndtoety A Chemist’s reason for using Cleveland’s Baking Powder:-- It’s made of pure ingredients only, and is =properly compeunded. Free Exhibition G-r-a-m-0-pi-h-0-n-e-s, —the to ear bright, — in song, @ecitation instramental Every! cordially welcome. a Agency, 1307 F St. N.W. my19-14d TT CRT Z Fh ntron aunder your eg irts they won't eae home all faded. Rest assured on that. BISHOP'S RESIDENCE. Episcopal Church Taking Steps to Purchase Needed Buildings. The committee appointed by the Episco- pal diocese to consider the purchase of a bishop’s residence and a diocesan house has issued the following circular: WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18, 1897. At a meeting of the members of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Washing- ton, D. C., called to consider the question of purchasing a residence for the bishop and a diocesan house, the undersigned were appointed a committee to take such action in the matter as might appear most advisable €or promoting these objects. In the performance of this duty the = mittee has deemed it proper, as a step, to consult the members of the diocese as to these needs and to ask their contri- butions and active aid in supplying them. The official and social duties of the bishop are so large as to make an adequate resi- dence a necessity for him, and it is ob- vious that both time and labor and ex- pense will be saved to him by his acquiring @ permanent home. Many other advan- tages to our church in this diocese which would accrue from giving to its head such a home might easily be suggested. From a financial point of view, there would be considerable advantage to the diocese in carrying out this object without delay. At present a fixed sum is appro- priated for the rent of a bishop's house. This would, of course, be saved could only means be found for purchasing a suitable building, thus forming a permanent in- vestment for the benefit of the diocese. Moreover, the existing depression in value of houses and land in Washington will not last long, and every year’s delay must in- crease the difficulty of securing a suitable location or of profiting by the present prices. It should not be forgotten that whatever relief may be given to the new diocese from its fixed charges*will enable it to en- ter more vigorously upon the great mis- sionary work that lies before it What has been said as to the needs of a bishop's house applies equally, if not more forelbly, to a diocesan house. Such a bulld- ing seems to be a necessary instrument for exercising the office of a bishop. The as- sembling of clergy and laity, the meeting of committees, the examination of candi- dates, the chapel services and ministra- tions, the formation of a clerical library, in fact, the various methods for concen- trating the active religious work of the church in the metropolis of the country— are not these factors in determining the urgency of the appeal now brought before the church people of Washington? Some of the few persons here to whom the present project has been made known have expressed their warm approval of it, and have promised liberal contributions toward iis accomplishment. It is to be hoped that all members of the church in this diocese concur tn these views, and will be ready to aid with their means and their labor and their sympathy in advancing this good work. Mr. Chas. J. Bell, 1405 G street (Amer- ican Security and Trust Company) will re- cele contributions or subscriptions to this ‘und. Mrs. Horace Gray, Mrs. Allan McLane, Miss Eliza Wilkes, Miss Turnbull, Miss Kibbey, Jas. H. Waimough, Charles J. Bell, Wm. J. Boardman, Henry E. Peliew, James Lowndes, Committee. -_—_-——_ He Admitted the Emphasis. Mr. Charles E. Banes, a well-knowa property owner in the vicinity of 7th Street and Florida avenue, was fined $5 today in the Police Court for indulging in alleged profane and indecent language. Policemen Harris and Willingham appeared as prose- cuting witnesses, and testified that in com- plaining about alleged non-performance of duty on their part, at 7th street and the avenue named, Sunday night, Mr. Banes made use of the improper language charged. Mr. Banes admitted that he had reproved ‘the policemen for negligence in permitting a gang of hoodlums to destroy his prop- erty, and might have emphasized his re- marks. The fine stated was thereupon im- posed. — Desirable Suburban Property. The attention of readers is directed to the sale of the desirable suburban lots on Con- duit read, 49th and W streets northwest, Palisades of the Potomac, which are adver- Used to be sold by trustees at auction to- morrow afternoon, beginning at 4 o'clock. A splendid chance to secure some fine lois at competitive prices for speculation or in- vestment. See advertisement. * If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. GE EPO OP DOO 49 OF The greatest praise other emulsions can take to them- selves is that they are “Just as good as Scott’s Emulsion.” Measured by this standard he of the world, are these un- known preparations the thing for you to buy when health and life are at stake? SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. OOS to 0+ 00 0¢ 06 40 06-3 CITY ITEMS, You Can’t Get Any Meat But the very best, and yet I ask prices not near as high as many dealers selling in- ferior qualities! Try me on Lamb or Beef tomorrow. J. H. 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ANNUAL : Grand Tay Carnival Exhibition of F: Danci ing na Friday, May 21, 1897. ii ER ee RIVAL ORGANIZATIONS, Painters’ Assembly Deny a Statement of the Brotherhood. The executive officers of Painters’ As- sembly, No. 1798, Knights of Labor, deny the statement made some time ago at a meeting of the Building Trades Council to the effect that Capt. E. S. Randall had in- formed one of the Brotherhood of Painters that the work of painting done upon the steamer Harry Randall was the best job of painting he ever had done, and also that the men furnished by the brotherhood were the best set of men he has ever worked. In conversation today with a Star re- porter, Capt. Randall confirmed the asser- tion of the K. of L. officers, and said that he made no remark which would authorize such an interpretation of what he said to the committee of brotherhood painters which called upon him in reference to the long pending difficulty between Painters’ Assembly of the K. of L. and the local union of the Brotherhood of Painters. Continuing, Capt. Randall said to The Star reporter: “I tried to keep out of the quarrel between the two labor bodies, but it seems they have at last got me involved. “Early in the spring I made an arrange- ment with the Painters’ Assembly to have members of the K. of L. and of the broth- erhood work together on the boate, When the season for painting them arrived the K. of L. men said they would not work with the brotherhood men. “Then I proposed to let the K. of L. men paint the Pentz, which is much the larger of my two boats, and give the brotherhood men the work on the Randall. “The K. of L. people then went to work and painted the Pentz, and after getting $250, the stipulated amount for the job, tried to keep me from giving the painting on the Randall to the brotherhood men. I am in hopes that the whole trouble so = as _— eae will be adjusted at meeting of the District Assembl: the K. of L. tomorrow evening.” soe —— Excursion to Pen Mar ee burg. May 31at. in leaves B. and O. R. R. depot, Wash: ington, 8:30 a.m. Rate to Pen Mar, $ To Gettysburg, $2.25.—Aavt. md Gettyn- Absolutely Pure Am ae an 2s ae oe ae ’ > Why don’t you send your Neglige Shirts here qe they are laun- ered-avithout fading? Sane cost as her laundries — and we'll make ‘em look twice as nice. The Yale Laundry, 518 10th—'phone 1092. ey det are we we we ee ww ae wed wowv we ww we we we we ww AMUSEMENTS, Cantata Ruth IN COSTUME. Given for the benefit of the GERMAN ORPHAN ASYLUM on SUNDAY, MAY 23, 8:15 P.M, “D. AT THE COLUMBIA THEATER, wyl9-4t F st. near 12th o.w. Garden: Fete. Benefit of ST. MICHAEL AND ALL. ANGELS’ CHURCH. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1897, 4 TO 11 O'CLOCK, MR. J. K. McLEAN, 19TH & T Sis. MUSIC-4TH ARTILLERY BAND. Admission, 10 cents. New National Theater. ART AND ELOQUENCE! MONDAY EVENING, MAY 24, “America Picturesquel!”’ BY MR. JOHN P. CLUM. A TOUR OF THE UNITED STATES, Superbly iustrated with 150 COLORED SCENES. Universal Postal Congress Will attend as the Nation's guests, Seats now on sale—regular prices. 'OLUMBIA THEATER-— EVENINGS AT 8:30. Only Matinee Saturday at 2:15. Prices--Evening, 25, 50, Tie. Matinee, 25, 50c. COLUMBIA STOCK CO., In Mr. Paul Wilstach’s Successful Comedy, A FIRST OFFENSE. What the pupers s clean and well constructed ‘as ‘Mysterious Mr. Bugle,’ and carries the hing limits fully as far as “Wilkinson's Widows.’ ""—Post. “One of the dramatic luxuries of ‘the season.””— Star. “The dialogue is snappy the climaxes natural. Next Week—NIOBE. COLUMBIA THEATER, Base Ball by Electricity. Out-of-Town Games Instantly reproduced by the improved 5 COMPTON SYSTEM. Every play, each flight of the ball, its location, and every detail of the game faithfully and accu- rately shown within a few seconds after it tran- spires upon the distant ball field. The wonder, delight and admiration of everybody. ‘THURSDAY AFTERNOON, WASHINGTON vs. CHICAGO, Admission, 25, 15 and 10 cents. Ladies free on opening day (Thursday, May 20). New National Theater. JULIAMARLOWE ROBERT TABER. TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MATINEE, ‘For Bonnie Prince Charlie.’ Gay, “ROMEO AND JULIET.’ * = and Saturday vight, “AS YOU us ACADEMY, Wet snd at. stats. Nothing Reserved tau” 25 and 50c, Sones Second Week of the Summer Season. The GUMMINGS, St “The Golden Giant.” ate the action smooth and |.” —Times, my19-21tf admitted it Stock Company In the merry comedy success, OUR BOYS, X-RAY BIXLEY, ft e ‘The £2 ; Covered With Boils Also Had Sore Eyelids-- Little Girl Compietely Cured the Use of Hood’s Sarsaparilla. “My lttle girl was covered with bolle on her head and face. She also had sore eyelids, We began siving ber Hood's Sar- faparilia one year ago, and for some time ‘We could pot see any change in her con- dition, bur we Were persistent in the use of Hood's Sarrapariila, and in a few weeks more I noticed some improvement. After She had taken three bottles she was per- fectly well. Her face is now entirely free from any marks or scars. I think it is no more than right to give this testimonial for Heod’s.” Mrs, MILTON BEAMSDER. saparilla do not be induced to buy any ether. Get Hood's and only Sarsa- Hood’s “rita? ‘The best—in the One True Blood Sold dcugets a POP OPEPOROEDORDOD PEPPEESOEDOFPPSES ES POS ODE POP OFODOOFDD 3 $ 2 3 Purttier. a ists, TL 6---—-———_ __-__- ~.--- > gHood’s Pillss3 738. 2" Seesesecenassoossoesossooes _AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette. | Wiex. | 2" Evenings at 8 Mats, Wed. and Sat. at 2. EV a8 -2de., Hie, Te, Prices- LATINEE. . Ze., Boxes, Eve., $4.50, $3.75; Mats.. &8 and $2.50. CASTLE SQUARE OPERA CO. “a CARTIEN. In an Unparalleled Production of. les Checked Free. Ri Rose Matinee Wedaesday. was, THE MIKADO, *cx° KKE®S40's LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK Matinees Tuesday, Thursda: d Saturday Special Ragagenent, of t ted Champion of the Bob Fitzimmoans, Appearing at every performance rey in an accurate OPPENHL SUPERB SPECTACLE, - “Tero.” —— SEAMO: BURLESQUERS. HE BIOGRAPH. Willard Hall Only. EASON CLOSES MAY 30. ng the advertisements, the Blograph an exhibition “at the Gr mM Xe: my ase; straight course, Sil 14th wt. now, EXCURSIONS, ETC. Q 1cK AND 1 At FLecTR IC TRAIN Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. Station, Pennsylvania avenue and 13% street. For schedule see R. R. column, this pape myl9-tf PLANKED SHAD At MARSHALL HALL. EVERY DAY DURING MAY. Steamer CHARLES MACALESTER will Seventh street wharf at 10 a.m. aad 2:30 p.m. Returning, arrives at Washington at 2:15 and 6 pm, FARE, ROUND TKIP, 25 CENTS. leave DINNER on arrival of boat, including the cele- brated Marshall Mall cla jowder, 75 CENTS. e Passengers can remain at Hall one or five hours, For charter and special dinner parties apply at office of company, Seventh street wharf. my18-tf XO DUST. NO DIRT. ‘Quickest 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.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 5c. Admission to grounds, 25c. ELPGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hotels, my17-21d NEW STEAMER BARTHOLDI FOR CHARTER, $63 of evening: fast and cosy, itowboats for Lire. JNO, CUMBERLAND & SOX, Foot of F st. nw. wyS-lm ARLINGTON, FORT MYER Falls Church. ELECTRIC CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE mh22-3m Norfolk & Washington L. L. BLAKE, Captain. 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