Evening Star Newspaper, May 26, 1897, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1897-14 PAGES. LOCAL MENTIO AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Columbia Theater.—“Niobe.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Seamon’s Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“The Mikado. Willard Hall—Exhibition of the Bio- graph. —— EXCURSIONS TOMORKOW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Norfoik for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., and 12:05, , 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. > Persons going to Ocean City on the three- day excursion on Saturday next can regis- ter their names and procure tickets at the office of John F. Weg-aman, 700 14th st., up to 5 p.m. Friday. Only a iimited number Of tickets issued.—Advt. Ss eee Hellman’s Gasoline, 10c.gal. Ad. 2d & K s.w. eee = CARPETS CLEANED—THE RIGHT WAY —the modern way—by our dry-air process. There's no injury to colors or fabric—but all the dust comes out. Fireproof building. Em. Carpet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass. av. Expert Gasoline Stove Repairing. A. EBERLY'S SONS, 718 7th st. n.w. EAR ‘ROUND: GOOD THE Velati's Caramels are delicious eating, whether it be warm weather or cold. Fresh made every day of as pure materials as you have in your own eatables. 62) 9th and 140814 G streets. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and elmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th s ing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. <- ais RNIVAL OF CLEA T is conspicuous for its quick sets and household pests, . Bed bugs, Croton . Plant bugs, Moth, Millers, ift, Sure. At all druggists IN THE C ‘ater Connections LY CITY AND DISTRICT. SONS, 718 7th st. nw. DINED AND TALKED Secretaries to Representatives Enter- tain at a Pleasant Banquet. The secretaries of the deimocratic repre- atives, who recently formed an organ- mn, gave a banquet last night at the t House, at which the guests of honor nator Ar’ . Gorman of Mary- land and Repr of New York. of Georgia, anization, was After an enjoyable menu had ed many bright and entertain- S were made. Senator Gorman and made a happy e Cummings follow- ful wi In the course remarks he characterized the Tam- “racy as the plain, homely Jef- mocracy that never bolted a ket, and believed that when agreed they should do the ting inside their own lines. Other akers were Mr. C. D. Van Duzer of Ne- Mr. I. G. Neale of Missouri, W. L. Mr. Geo. N. Jesse of . Mr. S. Prince of Alabama, Mr. » of Missouri and Mr. Blake of Vir- sts. Baker of South Carolina and on of Georgia also spoke. sent were Senator A. P. entative Amos J.Cummin, Hal Woodside, Cooper, |. Lanham, C. H. Coat Bulger, E. y. Coleman, Smith. S. eaie, R. Prine |. H. Jone George se, W. L. . Steele, - Shelton, C. W. Womack, C. ¥ McBnery, E. E. Settle, jr.. J. H. Ben- son, James M. Gill, O. U. Johnson, Geo. McD. Blake, J. English, R. W. Ga Cc. W. Jurney, A. Fi |. M. Stric! land, Garrett’ J. Hart, George Browni c. C. Fuller, L. M. O'Bannon, L. C. Gar- nett and W. J. Harris. ———— A brick dwelling on 6th street between Trumbull street and Howard avenue will be sold by executors temorrow afternoon at o'clock. See advt.in auction columns.* — doz. m di Fresh Roses, 25c variety for Decorz —Advertisemen Flowers of every at Gude's,1224 F, a For Benefit of the Poor. The ministering circle of the King’s Daughters is to give a musicale tomorrow evening, May 27, at the residence of Mis Browning, street, the proceeds of 338 C Which are to be used in assisting the poor ard destitute in lower South Washing- ton. Among those who are to take part in the program are the Apollo rtet, M lian Halle: s Fanny AtLee and Miss Lil- The circle is connected with Trinity P. E. Church, and, in addition to its Other work, supports a mission in the Same section of the city. ~_ Don't Be Bicycle Extravagant. Buy a good wheel—The Demcrest. It’s one r to be all right. See "em at , SOT Pa. ave.—Advt. Saturday and Sunday Excursions to the Country. ‘he Baltimore and Ohio railroad has d on sale reduced rate excursion tick- to be sold every Saturday and Sunday during the summer season, valid for reiurr until following Monday, from W: to points on the Washington branch as far aa Annapolis Junction, and points on the 5 tropelitan branch and main line as far Frederick —Advertisement. nd Charlestown, W. Va. > Temperance Raly at Takoma. A temperance raliy was held at the Pres- byterian Church, Takoma Park, last even- ing, under the auspices of Takoma Lodge, ©. 17, Independent Order of Good Tem- lars. The meeting was opened by singin All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name," fol- —— by prayer and introductory address y the pastor gf the church, Rev. J. Van a Rev. Mr. Muir, pastor of the E Baptist Church, then delivered a irring address, speaking at length on © Man, and What to Do With Him.” The singing of “Rise, Glorious Conqueror, Rise," followed, and Grand Chief Templar Emmons ef Maryland delivered an address, urging the people to unite for work. The Program closed with the singing of “Amer- ica” by the congregation, and the benedic- tion by Rev. Mr. Muir. — A Continuous March to the front—our 5-Ib. boxes finest butter at $1.10 lead the procession. James F. Oyster, 400 Pa. ave. ‘Phone 27i.—Advt. Reduced Rates to Frederick. On account of the annual meeting of the German Baptists at Frederick, the B. and ©. R. R. will sell tickets for all trains of May 28 to June 8, valid for return passage until June 40. Rate from Washington $1.70 for the round trip.—Ad —_-——- James L. 07 Funeral. The funeral of the late James L. O'Con- nor took place this morning from St. Aloysius Church, where a solemn requian Inass was said for the repose of his soul and a beautiful panegyric, glowing with tributes to the deceased, was pronounced by the Rev. Father Dolan. Mr. O'Connor was born in Ireland in i804, came to this country in 1870 and had for the past fifteen years been one of the prominent business men of the city. The funeral was attended by a large number of personal friends, and the following organ- izations were represented: Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish-American Union, the Retail Liquor Deulers’ Association and the Business Men's Club. The floral tributes were handsome and Rumerous. The deceased leaves a widow and six children. The body was placed in the vault at Mount Olivet cemetery. —_ Delaware Bridge Route to Atlantic City vin Pennsylvania Railroad Commencing May 29, passengers leaving Washington at 3:15 p.m. will arrive at At- lantic City at %35 p.m. ‘Train leaving Broad St. Station at 9:20 a.m. reaches Atlantic City at 10:30 a.m. Improved -service via this route returning.—Advt. THE TEMPERANCE WORKERS National Society Oclebrates Its Thirty-Seo- ond Anniversary, President Bradley and Other Distin. guished Qrators Deliver Addresses Officers Submit Their Reports. ‘The National Temperance Society held a meeting at the Vermont Avenue Christian Church last evening, in celebration of its thirty-second anniversary. Among the many prominent men present were Repre- sentative Nelson Dingley, jr., and ex-Gov. Sidney Perham, both of Maine; ex-Gov. Hiram Price of Iowa, Rev. James B. Dunn, D. D., of New York; Rev. F. D. Power, Rev. Dr. T. Chalmers Easton, President James L. Ewin of the Anti-Saloon League and many others of Washington, in addi- tion to a host of iadies, who are well- known workers in the ranks of the Wo- man’s Christian Temperance Union. The meeting was called to order by Vice President F. M. Bradley of Washington, who for a time presided. President Bradley’s Address, On taking the chair Mr. Bradley made en address, in the course of which he, in part, said: “The National Temperance Society is genuinely non-partisan in politics and non- sectarian in religion. It avoids all side is sues, and especially seeks to arouse and enlist, the Christian Church in the great reform. : “With vice presidents in every state and agents in almost every community its work covers the nation, and its literature per. meates every part of the country. It fur nishes ammunition and inspiration for every organization and for all classes in the community. It enters the, Sabbath scheol, the church and the home, with whelesome truth and sound instruction. It supplies the book for the library, the pa- per for the family circle, the pamphlet for the workman and searcher after truth, and the tract for the masses of the people. It furnishes physiological investigation, so- cial appeal, religious instruction, political argument, scientific experiment, legisla- tive and scientific facts, Bible truth, pulpit preparation, p.atform oratory, drawing eum and lodge exhorta- room readings, tion and, in short, supplies for every rank in life and every condition in society. Labors for Sound Sentiment. “The National Temperance Society is the one great national temperance organization of the land that bends all its efforts to secure a sound public sentiment by its pub- lieations in favor of total abstinence and the suppression of the liquor traffic. “In the publication of books for Sunday school libraries and the home, the board of managers has had in view the issuing of volumes adapted for the home instruction and entertainment of youth of both sexes as antidotes, or rather to supplant the cheap, sensational, and often impure and corrupting literature which fills the news stands and the shelves of book stores, and which has proved ruinous to the morals of tens of thousands of American youths. Over 500,000 of these volumes have been placed in the Sunday schools.” At this point Mr. Bradley Hiram Price to the chair, briefly. called who Mr. spoke The Work of the Year. The address of the general secretary of the society, Rev. Dr. James B. Dunn of: New York, was in the main a presentation of the work accomplished by the organi- zation during the past twelve montks. In part he said: “The year just passed has shown 2n in- creased demand upon the missionary de- partment of the Natlonai Temperance So- ciety, and a falling off in the general book and ‘tract sales. The need of the work of the society has never been more ap- parent. The lamentable apathy of the Christian and temperanze elements, duc somewhat, perhaps, to 1 general finan- cial depression, has brought aggressive temperance work almost to a standstill. The Sunday school library trade has not improved, and books lie on the shelves un- sold. In the midst of all these discourage- ments, the publication tepartment has kept on with its work. Tracts, pamphlets and books have been shipped into every state and territory of the Union, the provinces of Canada and almost every foreign coun- try. Over twenty institutions and schools m the south, among the colored people, have received grants of iiterature to be read and.circulated all over the southlad by their students. The circulation of lit- erature through these institutions, under the care of the American Missionary As- sociation and the various denominational boards, has been an educative force of un- told value in helping lift up the colored race from the results of bondage and the temptations to drink into a sober and in- dustrious people. Surprised Their Friends. “The wonderful increase among the col- ored people in education and wealth has been a surprise to their best friends, but, on the other hand, there is still great ig- norance prevailing. These people until very recently have had no opportunity for or- ganization, lectures or literature, and many of the books and tracts and pamph- lets of this society and the earnest appeals of its missionaries are the first influence brought to bear upon them. Whisky is their greatest curse, but wherever the operations of this society have gone the people have listened eagerly, and the calls | for literature and work in this direction | constantly increase. Hardly a day passes or a mail arrives at the office that does not bring earnest requests for help in this line, especially from those wnose eyes have been opened to see the terrible evil of liquor among their own race, and who wish, if pessible, to have it arrested before its baneful effects go any further. “For twenty-five years the society has been doing a most efficient work among the colored universities and colleges, and donations of literature have been sent to thirty-two states, four territories and six foreign countries. Views of Dr. Brooks. Rev. Dr. Walter H. Brooks of the Nine- teenth Street Baptist Church in this city was the next speaker. He began with the remark that he was not sure that what he was about to say would meet with the approval of all persons present, and, con- tinuing, in part, he said: “I want to ask if it is not the solemn duty of the temperance people to under- take the development of missionary work a.@ng those who are engaged in the busi- ness of selling liquor. I believe that it is our duty to throw tracts in the doors of the saloons and to attempt to show to the proprietors the awful responsibilities that they have toward God and to the com- munity. We have no right ‘to pass them by on the other side.’ , “I believe also that it is time to com- mence missionary work in the cause of temperance among the members of our state legislatures, the city aldermen, the members of the common council, and with mer®ers of both houses of Congress. It is absolutely necessary that they should be made aware of the Best and noblest_feel- ings of the ple whom they represent. Do they heed. the heartbeat of the better class of the people? I know not what others may think of these suggestions, but to my mind at least the lines suggested | seem to be the proper ones.” Dr. Brooks referred to many of the habits of drinking among some of those who be- long to what is called fashionable society, and said that in some quarters the term club is synonymous with bar room. “We cannot,” said he, “hope to lift up the lower classes while the upper classes set the mark for the lower. Effect of Example. : “At the lowest estimate, one fashionable lady sets the pace for seven or elght per- sons who may be employed by her. If she sips her ale, the butler and the footman and the two maids and the cook will be very likely to do the same.” The last speaker of the evening was Rev. F. D. Power. During the exercises Miss the receipts for the year endi and including a balance on hand atthe date of the s annual report of $23.16, AMUSEMENTS. “& SUPERFLUOUS HUSBAND.”—Next week the Columbia Stock Company will Produce another charming comedy, by Clyde Fitch and Leo. Deitrichstein, “A Su- perfluous Husband.” It was seen here early last fall, and was a big success as Played by E. M. and Jos. Holland. The authors have borrowed freely from the German of Ludwig Fulda, and the story of “A Superfluous Husband” deals with a newly married couple. Robert Lawson (Mr. A. 8. Lipman) has married the daugh- ter of Dr. Wood (Mr. James O. Barrows). His wife is a very talented woman, cele- brated in the world of art as a portrait painter. She is courted by the swellest so- ciety, in which she is a shining light, and in whose circle she spends most of her time, devoting little or no time to her two- months-old child. The husband also has an ambition to become famous, his partic- ular hobby being political economy, on which subject he is about to publish a book, which he thinks will give him as high a standing in the world of letters as his wife occupies in the world of art. His wife also desires that her husband shall succeed, and_ seeks the assistance of a former admir- er, whose brother is one of the board of di- rectors on a well-known New York journal, the editorship of which has become vacant, and which Mrs. Lawson desires to secure for her husband. Her scheme is success- ful, but when the appointment is made known to Mr. Lawson he thinks it came through the intervention of his wife's former sweetheart, with whom he suspects her of having an intrigue. This suspicion is heightened by his finding a letter ad- dressed to his wife, signed by the former Sweetheart, in which he sues for a secret meeting, which the wife has gone to keep, telling her husband it is a visit to a society friend. Upon her return he upbraids her with infidelity, at the same time refusing to accept the appointment. The wife leaves the house and seeks shelter with her fath- er, where a little later the husband follows to explain to his father-in-law his side of the story. Dr. Wood arranges a meeting, with a view to reconciliation, in the midst of which the former suitor of Mrs. Lawson calls to offer her protection. His offer is spurned and he is dismissed the house. Explanations follow, and in the midst of the reconciliation which takes place they suddenly remember their little offspring, which had been left alone in their deserted home, to whom they immediately hurry, and over its little cradle renew their vows made at the altar. ISHAM’S OCTOROONS.—John W. Ish- am's Octordons, something unusually good in a musical and comedy line, and of a quality calculated to please even the most cultivated musical devotees and satiated of theater-goers, will be Manager Kernan’s attraction at the Lyceum next week. The company is far above the average combi- nation in a vocal way, and with an en- semble far more pleasing and interesting. Several of the principals have talent above the ordinary, and have already won an en- Viable position before the public. Mme. Flower, otherwise known as the Bronze Melba, has worthily won and sustained that comparative title, as every audience before which she has sung unanimously agreed, and in the selection from “II Tro- vatore,” with Fred. J. Piper, who is ac- knowledged as a most phenomenal bari- tone, both win round after round of ap- plause. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McIntosh will make their initial appearance in Washing- ton this season. Others in the company are the Mallory Brothers, Madah Hyar, Thurber and May, Grundy and Murray, Mazie Brooks, Matt. Johnson, Edw. Harris and a chorus of thirty rare voices. MANAGER KERNAN’S TESTIMONIAL. ~-Bugene Kernan is probably as well known as any variety manager in the United States. For years a seafaring man, with an excellent opportunity of seeing the world, and with that natural suavity which suits itself to all conditions of men, he was well equipped for the theatrical business when he became a manager, more than thirty years ago. In other words, Mr. Ker- nan possessed a thorough knowledge of the Public tastes to which’ he sought to cater. His friends in and out of the profession, edmiring his purpose as a manager, have learned to esteem him as a man spossessing generous impulses, friendly sympathtes and ell the attributes of a citizen. It is they who, together with the patrons to whose testes he has acceptably catered, and whose comfort he has invaribly sought to insure. desire to manifest their appreciation in the henefit performance to pe tendered next Monéay evening. Aside from the interest the beneficiary will lend to the occasion the attraction selected gives assurance of an entertainment which will of itself invite liberal patronage, inasmuch as it will be a purely professional performance, that ex- cellent and meritorious aggregation of Afro-American stars, “Isham’s Octoroons,” having volunteered for the occasion. The sale of seats is now in progress at the box Office. THE STRANDED ACTORS’ BENEFIT.— The benefit tendered last night by Man- ager Whitesell of the Bijou Family Theater to the stranded members of the Buckler Stock Company, which broke up in this city last week, attracted a large audience. The program, while a long one, was enjoyable and the many features were received with every mark of appreciation, the audience seeming to enter into the spirit of the oc- casion and giving each one who volun- teered to help out the stranded actors and actresses.2 royal welcome. Arthur Middle- ton opened the entertainment with a splen- did bass solo and won an encore. He was followed by Madden and Adams, who gave a clever piece of team sketch work, and John Terrel, in comic songs. Harry Mack took immediately with some new sayings, and Elsie Lower danced herself into favor at once. The Armstrong Brothers, in a new and excellent dialogue; Deltino, the contortionist; Sol Goldsmith, in German impersonations; Burt Leslie and “X-Ray” Bixley, in his novel and pleasing musical bar room scene, were all enjoyable and se- cured the favor of their audience with their first appearance. Harry Parks gave a pleasing exhibition of bicycle riding. One of the features of the show was the pro- jectiscope, anether moving Photograph in- strument, under the management of J. B. Smith, who came here to put it on with the Buckler company. The members of the stock company wiil realize several hundred dollars from the charity, and desire to ex- press their appreciation of the services of all who took part in the entertainment for their benefit. “PAUL JONBES.”—The tuneful opera, “Paul Jones,” by Planquette, the author of “The Chimes of Normandy,” will be the at- traction at the Lafayette Square Opera House next week, and in this work the Castle Square Company will be seen to ex- cellent advantage. The cast affords oppor- tunity for some good singing and acting while the large and well-balanced chorus will also have plenty to do. The opera will be handsomely mounted, and will un- doubtedly add to the successes made by this admirable organization. Next Tues- day, which will be the fiftieth performanca of “Paul Jones,” will be made a souveni* night. —_——.__ Special Rates to Old Point Comfort, Norfolk, Virginia Bench & Ocean View On account of Decoration day, the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co. will sell tickets to Fortress Monrce and Norfolk on May 28, 29 and 30 at $3.50 for the round trip, good for return pazsage until Thurs- day, June 3, Anclusive. Steamer Norfolk Friday night, steamer Newport News Satur- day night, leaving at the usual hour, 7 p.m, —Advertisement. ——__ Freedom for Cuba. The last meeting of the Capitol Hill Lit- erary Society, held at the residence of Dr. Street, on East Capitol street, with Marion Guild Walcott in the chair, had Cuba for the subject of discussion, and the pro- priety of recognizing its independence was unanimously ‘agreed to. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Gor- don, on East Capitol street, when the topic under consideration will be “The Rights of Women.” ——— A Housekeeper’s reason for using Cleveland’s Baking Powder:-- It’s economical, and it makes such dainty appetizing cake and. COMPANIES WILL COMPETE Annual Prise Drill bf dhe Washington High Schodl Geitets Prominent Armyt Officers and Others to Be Present-«€ontest Will Open Pomprrow. a The most exciting event in-High School life is the annual @ompetitive drill of the companies of the High School cadet regi- ment for the prize;fiag, the “red ribbons” and the Allison Nailer medal. The drill will be held-tomorrow and Friday evenings at the National. Ball Park. The drill this year promises to be most entertaining. -The eight companies have been working hard, under their captains, to become perfect in every detail of the program, and it is needless to say that each organization is sure of winning. The companies will drill in the following order: Thursday—First Battalion: Company B, Czptain Hansen; Company C, Captain Tis- dell; Company A, Captain Ray, and Com- pany D, Captain Platt. Friday—Second Battalion: Company G, Captain Bryan; Company H, Captain Smoot; Company BE, Captain White, and Company F, Captain French. The judges of the contest will be Captain Constantihe Chase, 4th Artillery, U. S. A., and Lieuts. Gordon E. Heiner and Adrian 8. Fleming. Invited Guests. Many prominent men have accepted invi- tations to be present, among whom are the following: Secretary of War, assistant sec- retary of war, Chief Clerk Tweedale of the War Department, Major Seatman, General Wilson, General Ruggles, General Breck- enridge, General G. Lieber, General Geo. H. Weeks, General Thos. C. Sullivan, Gen- eral Geo. M. Sternberg, General D. M. Flagler, General A. W. Greely, Colonel Ainsworth, Mr. Allison Nailor, the Turk- ish, Chinese and Corean legations, the Dis- trict Commissioners, school officials, and the members of the postal congress. ‘The Rosters. The company rosters are as follows: Company A—Captain, Ray; leutenants, Allen and Syze; sergeants, Piper, Bogan, Heyhunn, Fuger; corporals, Reed, Frost, Robertson, Hatton; privates, Hendrich, Duckett, Tobey, Roberts, Brinkerhoff, Fun- stall, Ely, Arms, Houghton, Walker, Black, Hampson, Prince, Evans, Schayer, Paul, Nyman, Ballard, Smiley, Lamb, Swann, Denison, Church, Harrison, Bache, Saffold, Billard, Bishop,’ McCormick, Mussey and Craige. Company B—Captain, ants, Tisdel and Wild; Wheeler, Barnard, Hansen; lieuten- sergeants, Clark, Karpeles, Stormont; corporals, Murphy, Bradford, Crowell, Johnson; privates, Barnhart, Bell, Coon, Doing. Durdin, Fernow, Fish, Griesbaur, Gonnell, Hamnin, Heap, Howe, Lowell, Merwin, McKeldin, Noland, Peter, Plum- bley, Ramskill, Renaud, Richards, Rogers, Taylor, H. Wagstaff, E. Wagstaff, Wain- wright, Woolverton and Young. Company C—Captain, Tisdel; lieutenants, Fuller and Gheen; sergeants, Norwood, Everman, Merwin, Costigan, Turtle; cor- porals, Paschall, Deardoff, Washington, Alden; privates, Adams, Atwell, Auguster- fer, Adee, Bateman, Becker, Brown, Churchill, Chase, Duncan, Herty, Hazel- barth, Knight, Lewis, Paschal, Prindle, Paige, Reinohl, *Robinson, Slack, Shipe, Saffold, Temple, Phomas, Wilson, Wain- wright. Company D—Captain, Platt; lieutenants McKean and Edwards; sergeants, Young, Hoge, Tracy, Gerry, Mopsikow; corporals, Werneke, Shuster, Gunnell, Stuart; pri- vates, Granger, Fitzgerald, Murphy, Wag- ner, Williams, Hart, Haas, Hodges, Jones, Whitney, Parson, Ellis, Geare, McLean, Goodrich, Snelling, Clark, Cleveland, Mc- Lachlen, Myers, Johnson, Baum, Arms, Brockett and Kelly. Company E—Captain, White; lieutenants, Burgess and Finn; sergeants, Bridaham, Ball, Amiss, Duffy,. Beall; corporals, Shan- nahan, Hodgton, Ostermayer, Hannaman, Hudgson; privates, Atlee, Connor, Chatter- jton, Darby, Ernest,’ Eltinger, Fryer, Gates, Gauss,’ Gossage, Heidenrich, “Hoffman, Hunt, Ingraham, Jesse, Kern, Lehman, Luchs, Maddux, Mahany, Marr, McKnew, Mowatt, Ray, Richmond; Sacks, Schofield, Street, Tydings, Weideman, Weyrich, Wil- son and Young. Company F—Captain, French; Heuten- ants, Pierson and Patterson; sergeants, Bethune, Covell, Smith, Wright, Dobson; corporals, Buck, Embrey, Hoover, Trow; privates, Baden, Bride, Bryan, Cornwell, Etaler, Freeze, Galliher, Glancy, Hilder, Hoeke, Hoover, Hopkins, Lee, Lindenkohl, Montgomery, Mundelle, Potter, Richards, Snell, C. E. Snell, Charles Snell, Stone- braker, Terry, Wright, Zurhurst and Bliss. Company G—Captain, Bryan; lieutenants, Yount and Hand; sergeants, Saegmuiler, Berry, DeGrain, Harrison, Colquitt; cor- porals, Brown, Parson, Graham, Hoover; privates, Adams, Bourne, Burroughs, Candee, Clark, Evans, Ford, Funkhouser, Hughes, Lawton, Mellor, Poston, Potter, Powell, Richardson, Ricketts, Reece, Rhodes, Sanderson, Spruceban, Test, Thom, Wallace, Bryson, Harrington and Wahler. Company H—Captain, Smoot; lieutenants, MacGowan and Taussig; sergeants, Smart, Serr Burch, Hudson; corporals, Mi in, Middleton, Sterne, Lamberton! aS Borsh, Botler, Bogiey, Hoffman, twin, Muller, Blount, aig p toot, Hilton, Grumwell, Long, Young, Hurst, Pimper, Smith, Palmer, Tenney, Flournoy, Hal- court, Mitchell, Weaver, Finn, = ridge, F. Miller, Fickling and Ratcliff. —- STOLE BREAD AND MILK, Important Arrest Made This Mornin; by Officer Harries. Policeman Harries of the eighth pre- cinct made an arrest early this morning which proved to be an important one, in that it will probably result in a large de- crease in the number of thefts of bread and milk committed at the front doors of houses. The arrest also resulted in the re- covery of property representing more than sixty thefts, and should the prisoner be sentenced for each theft, he will no doubt spend the greater part of the remainder of his life in prison. Paul Schenck, alias Scott, alias Burke, a young colored man, is the alleged thief, and prison experience is not a novelty to him. There had been so many complaints made to the police about this kind of steal ing that Officer Harries went out this morn- ing determined to apprehend the offender, if possible. It was but a few minutes thereafter when the policeman saw Schenck near Florida avenue and 5th street, and the latter had just come from his home, cn Wilson street, in the camp. When Harries recognized the negro, he resolved to arrest him on suspicion, Paul pleaded for release, declaring that since his return home from New York he had been a law-abiding citizen, but he couid not give a satisfactory explanation of why he was on the street at that early hour and the officer locked him u: A few minutes later a knock on door of Schenck’s house was answered by ‘come in,” and the invitation was accepted. Then the search was made which resulted in the finding of fifty-eight milk and cream jars and fourteen loaves of bread. Mrs. Schenck said she was sick and the milk and bread had been bougat for her. The property recovered was taken to the station and then the prisoner admitted that he had stolen some of the jars of milk and cream. As there was not time erough to investigate all of the cases of theft, Har- ries had the prisoner before Judge Mills today as a suspect. Schenck pleaded guilty and asked for the court’s mercy. The officer explained the case and told the court that the pris- oner had been in the penitentiary. The judge said all he could do was to send him down for ni «ty days on the charge pre- ferred, and suggested that the man’s vic- tims be found in order to prosecute him for the thefts. eee MR. DOWNING WINS. Decision of the Court of Appeals in a Copyright Suit. Among the decisions rendered by the Court of Appeals yesterday afternoon was one in the case of Chas. D. Koppel agt. Tragedian Robert Downing, the judgment of the lower court being affirmed. Mr. Koppel sued Mr. Downing to recover pen- alties for an alleged infringement of a copyright on the play “Samson,” as per- formed by Mr. Downing. It transpired, however, that a Mr. Pope owned the copy- right, and Judge Bradley held that he could not delegate a right to recover to Koppel, directing @ verdict in favor of Mr. Down- ing. Your throat is weak. Any un- usual exposure or quick change in temperature causes roughness and uneasiness. Sometimes you have a feeling of tightness as if some for- eign body were there. You can treat it’ with troches and washes, but you don’t reach the seat of the trouble. ‘Throat weakness is a symptom of more general disturbance. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil does cure weak throats by healing the inflam- {mation and nourishing and strength- ening the system. For_sale by all druggists at 50 cents and $1.00. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. REL my24-144 —Exhibitions daily of the new Gramophones —the only perfect talk- ing machines in ex- istence. Indestructible hard rubber disc rec- ords. Three styles, $10, $15 and $25. Show rooms, 1307 F st. n.w. % A Wonderful Medicine. BEECHAM’S PILLS, For Bilious and Nervous disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddl- ness, Fullness and Swelling after meals, Dizzi- ness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Cos- tiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Tremb- ing Sensations, &c., when these symptoms are caused by constipation, as most of them are. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills and THEY WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE A WONDERFUL MEDICINE, BEECHAM’S PILLS, taken os directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health. They promptly remove obstructions or irregularities of the system. For a Weak Stomach, Impaired Digestion, Disordered Liver they act like magic—a few doses .will work won- ders upon the Vital Organs; strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost com- plexion, bringing back the keen edge of appe- tite, and ssousing sith the ROSEBUD OF HEALTH THE WHOSE PHYSICAL ENERGY of the human frame, Thesovpre facts admitted by thousands, in all clases ef society, and one of the best guarantees tei the Nervous and Dehili- tated is that BEECHAWS PILIS HAVE THE LARGEST SALE OF {NX PATENT MEDICINE IN THE WORLD. WITHOUT A RIVAL. ANNUAL SALES’ MORE THAN 6,000,000 BOXES. CITY ITEMS. Folks Visiting Center Market Shouldn’t fail to call at J. H. BUSCHER’S stands (th st. wing) for anything they may want in the way of fine quality Meat. Right prices, courteous treatment and prompt delivery assured. it cbse SE Hotel Johnson Cafes. Meals a la carte, table d’hote dinner and midday lunch. Sea Food, Early Vegetables, Fruits, &c. it Sereen Doors, 75c. Hartig, 7th and K./| my 24-m,w,f,s,4t After We've Cleaned the Carpets you'll find no trace of dust and grit—no spots and stains to mar tkeir prettiness. We make carpets mothproof free. Wagon calls. M. R. THORP, 488 Maine ave. it cures Malaria! Diseases.” Seen eve You'll Never Get Salty Hams if you take the trouble to come to our stands. Our Hams are always sweet and tender. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Center mkt. Sage Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf Until You’ve Had “Dove Brand” Hams you have yet to enjoy the sweetest, most delicious Hams that money will buy. Miller & Krogmann, Center & N. L. mkts. 1 oo sats arial Guaranteed Lawn Mowers,$2.25. 7th&K. my 24-m,w,f,s,4t Deecham’sPilis—No equal for constipation. AMUSEMENTS. Annual Strawberry Festival. ALL SOULS’ CHURCH, Corner 14th and Lsts., THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 27. Proceeds for the charities of the church. my26-2t Lafayette |6th Week| 9=n4.= Wed. met et at 2 Evenings at 8. Mats. Prices: ue PRESENTATION OF SDPERB THE MIKADO. SOUVENIRS—S0th Performance—Tues., June 1. THE LAST WEEK GREAT BIOGRAPH, Daily, 2:30, 4:30 and 8:15 WEDDERBURN PATENT CONTEST. A Great Ne of Novel Inven- tions, Half a hundred inventors, the guests of Messrs. John Wedderburn & Co., the well- known patent attorneys, sat patiently for two hours in the firm's big reception room, Monday evening, awaiting the decision of the prize patent contest for the month of April. In an inner room a large collection of devices, representing the latest develop- ments in many lines of industry, were under consideration by a board of awards, composed of Senator William M. Stewart, chairman; Representative Claude A. Swan- son, Mr. John S. Eckloff, cashier of the Second National Bank; Mr. Frederick E. ‘Woodward of the firm of Woodward & Lo- throp, and Mr. Arthur C. Moses of the firm of W. B. Moses & Sons. Eech invention was explained to the board by one of the firm’s experts, and after the merits of all had been set forth the doors were closed and the board went into “executive session” to determine the inventions entitled to the prizes awarded monthly by the firm. The decision was finally announced by Senator Stewart as follows: First prize, of $150, to Wm. E. Bradt of Schenectady, “» for an automatic soldering iron; ond prize, a gold medal, to Fred Killifer of Los Angeles, Cal., for an ingenious hose coup- ling; third prize. a silver medal, to Frank A. Phillipi of Pottstown, Pa., for a novel bicycle hanger. The only successful competitor present was Frank A. Phillipi of Pottstown, Pa., but the verdict of the board was cordially received by all. The very interesting cere- monies were witnessed by a number of prominent public men, including Senator Burrows of Michigan, Senator Martin of Virginia, ex-Senator Gibson of Maryland, Robert ‘A. Balfour, the well-known pub- lisher of Philadelphia, Congressman Ma- guire of California and others. —_ Psycho Bicycle Parts. Worrout parts can be duplicated and a large allowance made on Psychos at Cap- ital Cycle Co., 811 14th st.—Advt. —>—— If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. AMUSEMENTS, BICYCLE RACES INTERNATIONA ATHLETIC PARK, DECORATION DAY, Monday, May 31. RACES COMMENCH AT 2:30. 14 Big Races. Reserved seats at W. ROY MITCHELL'S, 14TH AND NEW YORK AVE. N.W. Cars run every ten minutes from 36th and Prospect streets. my25-5t Music and Dancing EVERY EVENING IN THE PAVILION AT CHEVY CHASE LAKE. Donch’s popular band and other attractions, in- Cluding the new HYDROCYCLES on the lake. Nothing but car fare ieeded for an evening at this delightful resort in the pure country air, Bowling Alleys, Shooting Galleries and Refresh- ments. my223m ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER, ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. IARRY W. SEA MO! EXTRAVAGANZA CO. Introducing an extraordinary array of Vaudeville a urlesque Artiste. sexe NEW, SPICY BURLESQUES—2 weex, Isham’s Octoroons. Monday Ly Testimonial Benefit to Breutng, MAY 31, sree tgene nema, my24-6t,15 oat OLUMBIA THEATER. TONIGHT AT 8:30. Matinee Saturday at 2:15. Prices—Night, 25, 50, Tie. Matinee, 25, 50c. Columbia Stock Co. In the Fantastic Comedy, NIOBE. Next week—A SUPERFLUOUS HUSBAND. my24-14tf WAYLAND SEMINARY, Commencement Exercises at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church near R st. nw! ogrotmal,, Department Wednesday Evenlng, May }, at 8 o'cl 4 ‘Tne public cordially invited. G. M. P, KING. my24-3t* FOR SWEET CHARITY'S SAKE 23 CINDERELLA, the Good Fairy and the Little Glass SUpper. sor BY PROF. SHELDON'S JUVENILE ENTERTAINMENT CO. Sccured seats, without extra charge, at Sheldon’s Academy, 1004'F st. my22-6t INSTRUCTION IN BICYCLE RIDING GIVEN BY competent instructors; rcacouable rates; lessons by appointment, at your louse: straight course, Apply CAPITAL CYCLE CO., S11 14th st. mw. myS-tf The cyciny rai EXCURSIONS, ETC. THE BEST ROUTE TO ARLINGTON, FORT MYER Ballston, Fostoria and Falls Church. ELECTRIO CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE mh22-8m FOR "ARTIES—SAIL- ing For terms and ial dates apply to H. E. NICHOLS, 333 na ave. n.W. PEN MAR AND CETTYSBURG, Decoration Day, Monday, May 31, oe elie ge ee apo gt B., under the Nelson Company, No. 2, U.R.,K.of P. For sale a¢ the fics of the Fa. BT and by 8 we Depot at 8:30 a. drive tem ne 9:30 Seats for everybody guaranteed. my22-7t Grand Decoration Day Excursion to Suffered Intensely Sores on the Limbs Fol- low an Attack of Ty- geeia Fever -- Hood’s arsaparilla Com- pletely Cures. “When I was only seven years old I had & severe attack of typhoid fever, and after I recovered I was taken with a serofula trouble. I had large sores on Limbs, from which I suffered intensely. tried different kinds of medicine, ‘only seemed to make me worse. what Hood's Sarsaparilla bad fini heal. I kept on bottles, when I was cured. Hood's’ Sarsaparilla to all I hope my expertence will be of benefit to others.” Miss ALLIE SEIFF 736 W. PERT, 7. Pa. Sarsa- Hood ’s parilla Is the best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. Sold by all’ druggists. $1. Hood’s Pillss: tasteless, mild.effec™- 25 ive. All druggists. 25. PRECEDIACESOESEO SERS hi EXCURSIONS, ET FROM BALTING! To Philadelphia daylight trip at ys and Frid 1.00 00 00 25 To Cape May and return (seaso be Atlantic City (from Philad ct Adlant y and retarn ¢ ny y and retu 200 rk, Ocean » Le 00 » Oeean Grove, Long Branch easonifrom: Philadelphia by rail$6.00 York ‘¢ftone Phila: $4.00 York a $6.00 son ‘Albany, , Sars 1, Portland, Me., points Daily ste: ays) from wharf, Light and Pratt street p.m. Write for de- scriptive pamphlet of t! route and th ing grounds at Betterton. Tickets oO y. Music on day steamers. Meals, e rooms, $' $1.50 and $2 extra. Por or write to At Marshall Hall EVERY DAY DURING MAY. Steamer CHARLES MACALFS will leave 7th st. wharf at 10 a.m. Returning, ar- tives at Washington m. ND TRIP, 25 CENTS. arrival of boat, including the cele- shall Hall Clam Ciiowder, 75 CENTS. Passengers can remain at hall one or five hours. For cherter or jal @inner parties apply at office of compan; . Wharf. my24-214 DIRT. KEST AND SAFEST ROUTE” — To MOUNT VERNON. Steamer [Macalester Dally (except Sunday), At 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; retarning, city at 2 and 6 p. FARE, kOUND TRIP, 50 CENTS. Admission to grounds, 25 FIBGANT CAPE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Verron admission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hotel my24-21d Steamer T. V. “Qui reach the L. L. BLAKE, Oaptain. Arrowsmith. GRAND EXCURSIONS TO Colonial Beach SATURDAY, May 29, at G p.m. Returning, arrives home, 5 a.m. MONDAY, May 31, at 9 a.m. Returning, arrives home, 10 p.1a, EXCURSION FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50 CENTS. ptozvin-20 UICK AND FREQUENT ELECTRIC TRAIN SERVICE. Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. Station, Pennsylvania avenue and 13%4 street. For schedule see R. R. column, this paper, myl9-tf NEW STEAMER BARTHOLDI FOR CHARTER, day or evening; fast and cozy. itowboats for hire. JNO. CUMBERLAND & SOX, Foot of F st. nw. wy8-1m Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, = xortolt, “Newport News and ‘all. poluts south Ly. Portsmouth, Norfolk... 6:10 Visitors to Clamberlin’s new hotel, * Bygela,” aud Virgida Beach will find th the most attractive ‘ute, insuring a com- fortable night's rest. Large and luxurious rooms heated by steam and fitted throughout with electric lights. Dining room service is a ln carte, and ts sup- Hed from the best that the markets of Sis oth, Teak Teal. Pennsylvania avenue: 1, nosy] yauia avenue; B. and O. ticket office, corner 15th street and New York avenue, and on board steamers, where time tuble, map, ete., can also be bad. Any other information desired will be fur. on application to the mndersicned at the com — wharf. foot of 7th st., Wasb- A . C. Telephone 5 Wi8-40d ING. CALLAHAN. General Manager. WASHINGTON —r0— NEW YORK. A short and delightful trip, in ocean- ships of the latest wil of OLD POINT COMFORT. ‘In connection with the superb steamers of the NORFOLK & WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COMPANY, A dally all-water service between Wasbington and New York is operated in connection with the OLD DOMINION LINE 6:30 a.m.t arrive Norfolit daily, 8am. 2 Passengers from Washington will inake connec- tions with Old Dominion ships at Norfolk, lea wing Norfolk at 7:30 p.m., ard leaving Old Point Com- fort at 6:15 p.m. dally (Sar included). €7Paseengers ‘are to go im either di-