Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1898, Page 12

12 pe See eS ee THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1898-24 PAGES: LOCAL. MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy gf Music.—Hoyt’s “A Milk- white Flag.” Bijou Theater.—High-class specialties. Columbia Theater. — National American Woman Suffrage Association. Grand Opera House.—“The Last Stroke.” Kernan’s. Lyceum Theater.—Th2 Moulin Rouge. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“Under the Red Robe.” New National Girl.” For amusements see page 24. ——.— —— Theater.—“The Circus EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortr2ss Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7/a m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington kourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly. __ HAS QUIT BUSINESS. THE MEIZERQIT MUSIC COMPANY STOCK OF PIANOS AND ORGANS 1N HANDS OF FACTORY AGENT. To save time and return freight, they will be closed out here at less than wholesale cost. a An opportunity for piano buyers. The slaughter sale begins-Monday. ‘Those who may be contemplating the pur- chase of a piano, organ or pipe organ, will be interested in the proposition I have to make here. ie note explains itself: ‘TON,-D: C., Feb. 15, 1898. To whom it may concern: Having con- cluded to permanently retire from the music business, we have this day turned over to Mr. W. H. Cotter, factory agent, the Met- zerott Music Company's entire stock of pianos, organs, store fixtures, etc., and he will proceed to close out the same at private sale, or to some dealer tn bulk. METZEROTT. MUSIC _ COMPANY, By Frank B. Metzerott, Pres. This decision of Mr. Metzerott places me in rather a perplexing position as to know what to do with this large stock of high- grade pianos and organs. Finding no suit- able representative or dealer to take the whole stock ut this time, I concluded to box and ship the whole stock back to the factory, but found that there was not suf- ficient boxes by half for the stock, and to make boxes, pay freight, cartage, etc., «n ali this stock would entail an enormous expense, tha: I do not wisn to incur, con- sequ2atly I have decided to inaugurate a ten days’ sale here, and offer every piano and organ in the house at wholesale factory cost, and many less than cost. It is not often that articles of the char- acter of pianos and organs can be bought at special bargains, or anything approach- ing the wholesale cost, for the very good reason that the large expense of conducting the smali number of sales y one dealer, make it necessary after adding a business profit, for the dealer to sell them at what is seemingly a very nigh price. _ In this sale to close out the Metzerott stock in a very short time, I have decided to cut off not onfy the business profit, but the natural business expense, which is added by every dealer, and offer the entire stock at wholesale cost. and on easy payments at that, conclud:ng that this is the best way out of the dilemma. Every instrument jn house will be marked in plain wholesale cost figures—no more will be asked, no less accepted. This stock consists of some of the very best pianos made in this country—pianos of world-wide fame as standard high-grade in- struments; six distinct makes to select from and in all the various fancy woods and de- sign of cases. We cannot quote prices on many of the instruments here, and it isnot necessary, for every instrument fs plainly marked at wholesale cost figures, but, as an example, we offer a fine new “Standard” piano, 4 feet 8 inches high, full scale, burl walnut ease: regular price, $35): sale price, $168. We offer brand-new regular $275 pianos, full scale, rosewood case, for $137. Twenty-five dollars cash, $8 or $10 per month buys them. We offer a nice Wheelock upright piano, 4 feet 6 inches high, full scale, worth $250, for $95. We offer the highest grade of $500 cabinet grand planes, with rich, hand-carved pan- els, mahogany or English oak case, for $298. Rosewood case, same piano. $15 less. We offer high-grade, medium size, $450 pianos. mahogany, oak or burl walnut cases, for $263. Fine new Prown ard Simpson pianos, Worth $225 to $275, for $125 to $140; $25 cash, $8 or $10 per month buys any piano in the house at this sale. ew parlor cabinet organs, ew parlor cabinet organs, h French plate mirror, worth $100, for Other styles of cabinet organs, worth for $37.50. Six dollars cash, $4 per month, buys any organ in thc house. We do rot quote prices on second-hand pianos or organs. No reasonable offer will be refused for them. We will ship pianos and organs to reliable parties anywhere on the above terms. This sale of high-grade pianos at factory prices positively closes March 5, as we must vacate this building at that time. Come early Monday to secure choice bar- gains. W.H. COTTER, Factory Agent. Next door to Columbia Theater. 2S “DIAMOND” HAS ARRIVED! Watch Sunday papers for full particulars. 3 md," in case, at $1.25, will positively be ready for distribution next Tuesday, Washington's birthday. ONE OF THE CITY'S LANDMARKS Is ouf factory, with its huge electric sign. It @revents folks from forgetting that we remake mattresses—upholster and re-cover furniture. Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K. = —— GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. ge “PABST” FOR THE 22D. Order a case or two of Pabst famous Mil- waukee Beer for Washington's birthday, which comeo Tuesday. Six different kinds. At grocers, or order direct. "Phone 273. PABST BREWING CO., 708 N. Cap. st. _ SPRING LAMB. Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. Artificial Eyes. Hempler, 6th and ave. SS SE Ork 1 rugs at reasonable prices. Be- fore buying elsewhere call and see our beautiful collection. We do the best orien- tal rug repairing in the city. Taminosian, 1229 G st. a KE "S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. D. KENNY. Agents wanted. Nat. Cigar Fac., 1011 Pa.av. “ 2 P. AND O. BULLETIN. EW OBSERVATION CARS. Two agnfftcent observation cars, Undine and Bianca, have been placed in service between Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburg on train leaving Washing- ton, New Jersey‘avenue and C street, 11:05 am., and returning, leaving Pittsburg am. These cars are the very latest pro- duction from the Pullman shops, built for this service, for the patrons of the B. and ©. between Baltimore, Pittsburg and Chi- cago, over the picturesque route of Amer- fea. LACE CURTAINS, AND BLANKETS cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1163 u st. CITY AND DISTRICT. soon Aware of No Objection. The President hes been informed the District Commissioners that they not awd¥e of any objections to his 1 of Senate bill 471, relating to tion of foods and drugs in by are ap- the the ee Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cént on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. eee Best Sate of Antiques. Messrs. Sloan & Co., auctioneers, 1407 G street, are now preparing a catalogue of a valuable collection of antique househo:d adornments, beit.g the property of Mr. Chas. A. Sest of this city, comprising a choice lot of old colonial mahogany furniture, brass fenders und andirors, old chira, glass, etc., a collected by Mr. Best in and about Washington during the past quarter of a century. The sale will take place during week of 25th instant, . COMMITTEE ° ON FINANCE Those Appointed to Receive Contributions to WN. E. A. Convention Fund, Teachers Not Required to Make Do! tion the Act Being Voluntary— All Divisions Represented. In accordance with the provisions of a resolution of the board of trustees of public schools, adopted February 8, 1898, the fol- lowing have been appointed members of a special finance committee of teachers, be- low the rank of principal, “to receive the voluntary contributions of such teachers and officials as may wish to contribute to the fund for the entertainment of the Na- tonal Educational Association:” High schcols and others—Central High School, Mrs. Nora. Hoegelsberger; Eastern High School, Miss Ida M. Daly; Western High School, Miss Hattie J. Buchley; Bus- iress High School, Mr. P. W. Robertso: Normal School, Miss Annie M. Godin, Music, Miss Alys E. Bentley; drawing, Miss Hilda North; manual training, Mr. Patrick L. O’Brien; cooking, Miss Mary E. Davis; sewing, Miss S. Amelia Dalton; physical culture, Miss Zue H. Brockett; primary work, Miss M. A. Blandy. First division—Dennison, Miss Jennie Hodges; Franklin, Miss Adelaide’ H. Fuller; Force, Miss Blanche L. C. Pattison; Adams, Miss Harriet C. Laster; Berret,* Miss Sa- rah T. Sparks; Phelps, Miss Katherine M. Raber; Harrison, Miss Estelle M. Fisher. Second division—Abbot, Miss M. R. Mc- Causlen; Seaton, Miss A. A. Chesney; Twining, Miss 8. E. White; Morse, Miss E. Scrivener; Henry, Miss M. V. Potter; Polk, Miss D. W.- Boyd; Webster, Miss C. A, Johnson. Third division—Peabody, Miss Julia M. Rawlings; Carberry, Miss Alice P. Strom- berger; Maury, Miss Mary E. Forbes; Tow- ers, Miss Abby E. Hopkins; Wallach, Miss M. Alice McNantz; Brent, Miss Annie M. Leonard; Lenox, Miss Martha E. Armis- tead; McCormick, Miss Imogene W. bohrer. Fourth division—Jefferson, Miss A. B. Neumeyer; Amidon, Miss R. A. Garre' Smallwood, Mrs. Sarah A. Wise; Gree leaf, Miss S. C. Dulin; Bradley, Miss M. E. Martin; Potomac, Miss L. M. Tweedale. Fifth division—Grant, Miss Buphemia Macfarlane; Weightman, Miss C. L. Wil- son; Corcoran, Miss H. G. Watt; Blunt and Birch, Miss M. H. Liufrio; Addison, Miss Blanche Beckham; Jackson, Miss E. A. Norton; High street, Miss M. E. Hedric! Fillmore, Miss A. T. Perrie; Threlkeld, Mr. Robert L. Haycock; Industrial Home School, Miss Mary McCaslin. Sixth division—Gales, Miss Hel2n A. Dufty; Arthur, Miss Anna J. Bell; Blake, Miss Frances M. Moore; Hayes, Miss Kath- erine C. Babbington; Taylor, Miss Louisa G. Nash; Blair, Miss Grace 8. Silvers; Madison, Miss Gertrude A. Phillips; Pierce, Miss Emma Mueden; Hamilton, Mise A. L. Stevenson; Langdon, Miss Eunice L. Chace. Seventh division—Tenleytown, Mr. Charles Hart; Woodburn, Mr. E. H. Webst Grant road, Dr. E. R. Beckley; Brightwood, Miss Margaret Bayly; Johneon, Miss R. H. Be- vari; Monroe, Miss 8. G. Otterback; Brook- land, Miss M. E. Given; Wilson, Miss M. B. Fisher; Mott, Miss J. A. Wormley. Enghth division—Tyler, Miss M. M. Dyer; Cranch, Miss Frances Hartstall; Buchanan, Miss Florence M. Layton; Van Buren, Miss M. G. Young; Hillsdale and Birney, Miss F, M. Costin; Congress Heights, Mise J. tas Walling; Benning, Mrs. E. A. Voor- hees. Ninth, tenth and eleventh—Music, Mr. Henry F. Grant; drawing, Mr. Wiliam 8. Wormley; manual training, Mr. Jeremiah D. Baltimore; cooking, Miss Mary E. Ware; sewing, Miss Millie G. Lewis; physical cul- ture, Miss Anita J. Turner; primary work, Miss Nannie T. Jackson; Normal School, Miss Mary E. Smith; High School, Mr. John L. Love. Ninth division—Sumner, Miss E. F. Wil- son; Stevens, Miss C. J. Payne; Briggs, Miss M. L. Watson; Wormley, Miss A. E. Cole; Phillips, Miss E. F. Shimm; Garri- son, Miss F. 8. Bruce; Miner, Miss P. Woodson. Tenth division—Cook, Miss M. W. Lewis; Garnet, Miss L. A. Terrell; Patterson, Miss K. R. Martin; Slater, Miss A. A. Gray; Banneker, Miss E. D. Barrier; Jones, Miss K. H. Slade; Douglas, Miss L. Coleman; Logan, Miss J. R. Bush. Eleventh division—Ambush, Miss L. E. Waring; Bell, Miss J. E. Page; Bowen, Miss A. V. Saunders; Giddings, Miss M. Jordan; - Lincoln, Miss A Thompkins; Kinner; Payne, Miss R. A. Wheeler. HALEY’S BAND. =—— ~ It Will Play Tomorrow Night for the Morton Cadets. The testimonial concert to be tendered the Morton Caéets tcmorrow night at the National Theater will draw many persons, not only on account of the fact that it is given in aid of the Morton Cadets, the rep- resentative military company of the na- tional capital and the military champions of the United States, but because the con- cert will be a really notable musical event, end well worth the attention that will be bestowed upon it. The concert is given for the purpose of raising the debt that the Morton Cadets incurred in their journey to San Antonio, Tex., last year, where they went to uphold their title of military cham- Fions of the United States and to retain possession of the Galveston cup. It was confidently expected that the boys would win first prize, and so be enabled to meet their expenses by this means, but, slipping vp on this proposition through the ques- tionable decision of the judges at that drill, they were put under obligations which they have not been able to raise up to this time. The friends of the company have therefore cme forward with this measure of relief. Baiey’s Military Concert Band will be the principal feature, and will, in fact, furnish nearly the entire program, which has been made up under the direction of Mr. Will A. Haley, and which will be enjoyable in every particular. The band will be assisted by Miss Pearl Lynch, who is quite a pop- ular soprano; Mr. Joseph Haina, cornetist, and Mr. Haley, flute soloist. The friends and members of the company have been active in disposing of tickets for the event, and there is every indication that the high- est expectations of the promoters of the Project will be realized. The program for tomorrow night will be Sousa’s “‘Fencibles”’ march, Kerssen’s over- ture, “Miner’s Dream;” cornet solo, Josepa Haina; selections from Von Weber's “Der Freischutz;" Wohanka’s waltz, ‘Paris Nou- veau;” flute solo, Mr. W. A. Haley; Kela Bela’s ballet music, “‘The Butterfly Chase;”* soprano solo, Miss Pearl lsynoh; Ross’ “Plantation Echoes,” and Schreiner’s galop, “Infernal.” —————— An Unrivaled Floral Display. Tulips and Jonquils special at Gude’s Monday. 50 cts. doz. 1224 F.—Advt. ——— Concert by Prof. Holmes’ Pupils. A concert given last evening at National Rifles’ Hall by Prof. A. V. Holmes and pupils, assisted. by local talent, was large- ly attended. The program comprised se- lections by a mandolin and guitar orches- tra, selections by the Madrids, vocal solos by Master Horace Laws, Mis Blanche Muir.and Mrs. Kitty Thompson-Berry, re- spectively; recitations by Miss Katherine Garner and Miss Helen Lackaye, respec- tively; comicalities by Mr. Sam_ Ireland, and a banjo solo by Mr. Stephen Clements. —$——$ rr Sickly children get plump and hearty from taking Malt-Nutrine—the food drink. Malt- Nutrine {s prepared by the famous An- heuser-Busch Brewing Ase’n, which ‘fact guarantees the purity, excellence and merit claimed for it.—Advt. ae Predicts War in Europe. In an address before the Baptist Social Union at the Calvary Baptist Church last evening, President Andrews of Brown Uni- versity in discussing his theme expressed the opinion that war is inevitable in Eu- rope. In such an event be believed that England would be victorious. Prof. An- drews’ topic was “Impressions of Some of. Europe's Greater Questions.” The program for the evening’s entertainment included an organ solo by Frank Gebest it, singin: the Apollo Quartet, and the sosing. 4 “Amerioa” by the audience. Entire Estate to Daughter. The late Louisa Dick, by ber will, which has been filed for probate, bequeathed her entire estate to her daughter, Ida V. Terry, and two infant children. ‘Darr is named as auction Monday next at 4: BSS SS present in large numbers. ANNUAL RECEPTION, em i Board of Trade Perfecting Arrange- “ments for Coming Event. Arrangements are being perfected for annual reception of the board of trade al the Arlington, Thursday evening, Fe! 24, at 8 o'clock. Invitations ve beef sent to the President, the cabinet, the fed- eral judiciary and the Senate and House, and a number of favorable responses have been received. Owing to the expected large attendance the work of the committee of arrange- ments would be greatly facilitated if the members would respond as promptly as possible to the invitations. This committee consists of Theodore W. Noyes, William V. Cox, William G. Henderson, William B. King and Michael I. Weller. The reception committee consists of the following: Theodore W. Noyes, Charles J, Bell, John Joy Edson, Alexander T. Brit- ton, Thomas Somerville, R. Ross Peyry, John B. Wight, Henry L. Biscoe, Archi- bald Greenlees, Myron M. Parker, . Ellis Spear, Frank Hume, B. H. Warner, Isadore Saks, George Truesdell, Beriah Wilkins, T. A. Lambert, Henry F. Blount, Frederick L. Moore, Abram P. Fardon, Thomas W. Smith, W. 8. Thompson, James Scmerville, John W. Ross, A. A. Birney, Ward Thoron, Henry P. Blair, William Boardman, Chapin. Brown, Dr.- 8. Busey, John R. Carmody, Joseph H. Cran- ford, O. T. Crosby, J. T. Petty, Charles B: Foster, Tracy L. Jeffords, George C. Gor- ham, George E. Hamilton, John J. Hemp- hill, W. B. Hibbs, Elbridge 8. Johnsgn, C. C. Glover, Dr. W. W. Johnston, Thomas R. Jones, 8. H. Kauffmann, C. C. Lancaster, Henry B. Looker, George W. McLanahan, H. B. F. Macfarland, John H. Magruder, William F. Mattingly, W. J. Newton,- Clarence F. Norment, James L. Norris, Frank B. Noyes, E. Southard Parker, E. G. Schafer, J. H. Ralston, John H. Small, ir., Colin Studd, A. L. Sturtevant, Frank H. Thomas, John 8. Webb, B. L. Whitman, Joseph E. Willard, A. M. Lothrop, A. 8. Worthington, N. E. Young, George -H: Harries, W. V. Cox, W. B. King, W. G. lenderson, J. W. Babson and M. I. Weller. 4 _———— For the Orphan Girls. An interesting musical event will be the concert to be given at the Columbia The- ater tomorrow night in aid of St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum. The affair will be enjoy- able in every detail, and the fact that an especially attractive program has been pre- pared should aid the worthy object for which it is given, in drawing a large audi- ence. choral numbers, Church choirs of the city being represented in the chorus which will be Matthew’s, St. Aloysius’, the Immaculate Conception, St. Paul's, and, in fact, nearly every Catholic church in the city will be fully represented, the organization making up a choir that will furnish splendid effects in concerted work. bers furnished by competent soloists, and these will also be drawn from the Catholic choirs, where some fine material exists. St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum is in need of many things that may be gained through a generous response to this effort to aid the institution, and the result of the enterprise should be a neat sum, to be turned over for the use and comfort of the little ones who are cared for there. ‘The concert will consist mainly of nearly all the Catholic heard. Patrick's, St. Peter's, Sst. st. There will, of course, be solo num- —_— The two-story brick dwelling, No. 405 Kentucky avenue southeast, will be sold at See advt. * Honoring St. Valentine. Friendship Lodge of Good Templars com- bined the entertaining features of the val- entine party with its regular ceremonial last Monday evening. The attendance was large. Several neighboring lodges were rep- resented by strong delegations. After the regular routine, and an intermission of grand marches, the post office was opened and closed from time to time during inter- ludes, and @ postman in regulation uniform distributed valentines, while the following program was rendered: A plano solo by Mazie Bergman, a vocal solo by Mr. «oss Wise, recitations by Dorothy Hughes and Nellie Bishop, respectively, remarks by A. E. ‘Shoemaker, P. G. T., and Messrs Phelps and King, and a vocal solo by Mrs, L, Stanford. Refreshments were served. as Five and One-Half Hours to Old Point Comfort. All rail, via Pennsylvania R. R., Rich- mond and the C. and O. route, beginning February 22. Leave Washington Tuesdays, ‘Thursdays and Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. from 6th street station. combined car, parlor car, dining car and observation car. offices and at station. C. and O. ticket office Solid train, comprising Tickets at Pennsylvania Full information at Adv: ag ees Business College Entertainment. A musical and literary entertainment was given last evening by the pupils of the Ivy Business College in the class room of the institution, and their friends were Among those who contributed to the program were Miss Annette Baker, Mr. Eschelman, Miss Clara Leland Clum, Prof. Fred R. Hoadley, Prof. John O. Russell, Mrs. Emily F. Hoyt, Mra. M. A. Naylor, Mr. George J. Weber, Miss Emily F. Sauter, the Le Droit Quartet, the Montrose Mandolin Club and Dr. George White. Dr. White gave a dialect story from “Nights of Uncle Remus” and re cited “Over the Hills to the Poor Hous which proved to be the most appreciative numbers on the program. At the com- mencement of the class of 98 on June 1 next, it is the purpose to have an enter- tainment of this character precede the exercises of the occasion. j ————— Worth Knowing. In buying or selling furniture go to Sloan's, 1407 G st. Sales every Saturday. Best location in town. They also have good storage rooms.—Advt. —_— Death of Chas. E. Van Arsdale. Mr. Chas. E. Van Arsdale died Thursday night at his residence, No. 2014 15th street. Mr. Van Arsdale was born in Sommerville, N. J., in 1855, but has teen “a resident of this city since early childhood. For many years he was employed in the office of the recorder of dceds, and has been, since the institution of the Columbia Title Company, one of its must trueted employes. He also served as secretary of the George W. Knox Express Company since its incorporation. Mr. Van Arsdale was descended from the earliest Dutch settlers in this country, one of whom, John Van Arsdale, nailed the American flag to the pole as the British evacuated New York. He was a member of Federal Lodge, No. 1, F. A. A. M., and took an active and prominent part in Free- masoury. He was a brother of Rev. W. W. Van Arsdale, Jos. Van Arsdale of the Treasury Department, Thos. P. Van Ars- dale, who is in business here, and Ida Van Aredale. He leaves a wife (daughter of the late George W. Knox) and a little daughter to mourn his untimely death, ——+.—_—_ Organ Recital at Epiphany. The second free organ recital of the series being given by Mr. H. Clough-Leighter at Epiphany Church will take place Monday, February 21, 4:30 p.m. Mr. Leighter will be assisted by Miss Lillian Halley, soprano; Miss Harriet Crum, contralto, and Mr. Berkeley Griffith, basso. The program will be as follows: ‘“Berceuse,” Delbruck; Toccata et Fugue in D minor, Bach; “He Was Despised” (Messiah), Handel; inter- mede, Leighter; “Rejoice Greatly, O Daugh- ter of Zion,” Handel: “‘Scherzoso,” Rhein- berger; “The People That Walked in Dark- ness,” Handel; Concert Sat: ean z in D major, x —.—__. Best Facilities for Boardt Horses and hiring fine carriages. Reasonable rates. Downey's Model Stables, 1022-28 L.’ 5 Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L."Phone 565 ee Free Library Will Be Open ‘Tomorrow. The Washington Free Library will be open tomorrow, as a reading room only, between the hours of 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Mr. William Bailey of the biological sur vey division, Department of Agric: will be in charge. ae Book Free. EQUAL REPRESENTATION Teymen of M.-: Okmreh Appeal for Admis- sion to Gensiral Conference, Association to Gonyene March 4 in This City 40 Farther the. Peojert. The Baltimore: Cenference Association of Laymen will held its ‘first annual meeting in Trinity M. E. Chureb, this city, the 4th of March next, and in view of the interest already awakened in the question of equal representation, a large attendance of del- egates is expected. The constitution pro- vides for a representation of one delegate for every fifty members of the church in each charge, which will ‘entitle some six hundred to seats at the annual meeting. While it is not expected that all the rural districts of the conference will send - full delegations, it is believed that Washington end Baltimore cities and ‘their immediate vVicinities will send their full quota, as the laity in these-cities, are. especially inter- ested in equal representation, Two sessions*will be held during-the day, between which a lunch will be*served: by the lady mariagers of the Methodist Home jn this city.” The delegates will probably call_on the President, as he has consented to-receive them, ff in.the city and his offi- cial duties will permit. Address by Bishop Merrill, Eminent advocates of equai representa- tion: will be ‘present and address the asso- ciation. Among ‘others, Bishop 8..M. Mer- rill, who presides at the annual session of the Baltimore conference; which will. meet in this city during the first week in March, will deliver an address. The bishop, it is said, has frequently expressed himself as favorable to this change in the composition of the general conference. Fraternal greetings will be exchanged by the ministry and laity, in connection with which a memorial will be presented to the ccnference asking favorable action by that body on equal representation. A vote will be taken on the question, as requested by the Rock River conference. Negatived by Annual Conferences. The general conference which met in May, 1896, took favorable action on the proposition, handing it down to the annual conferences by an almost unanimous vote for their indorsement, but it failed to re- ceive the three-fourths vote of the minis- try. It met, however, with great favor in some of the conferences, and the Rock River conference, after having unanimously adopted this proposition for constitutional change, has submitted it to all the confer- ences, and a vote thereon will again be taken during the present year. The laymen in the last general confer- ence appointed a committee to have charge of the question during the current quad- rennium, and to adopt such measures from time to time as would tend to secure favor- able action upon the part of the ministry on equal representation. The committee has just published a eircular letter to the ministry, embodying the proposition of the Rock River conference, and giving twelve reasons why the desired change in the pol- ity of the church s¥ould be made. Twenty thousand copies of thi circular, signed by the committee ana, roved by a large number of represegtatiye laymen through- out the church, have Men printed and are now being distributedsamong the ministry and laity. It appearsiin the Northwestern Christian Advocate, published at Chicago, and In which are alsozpublished the favor- able opinions of many ministers and lay- men on this subject,: including those of the bishops and leading’ editors and professors connected with the desfomination. =e SUITS \FOB INSURANCE. Eight Claims: Fideé. Against a Cann- diam Company. Eight suite at law tosrecever on insur- ance policies have “been filed by John H. Walter and Thomas -H. Pickford to the use of Samuel Maddox and Philemon H. Tuck. The defendants named are the Western Assurance Company of Toronto, Canada; the British America Assurance Company of Toronto, Canada; the ‘Ameri- can Insurance Company of Pittsburg, Pa.; the Scottish Union and National Insurance Company; the Glens Falls Irsurance Com- pany of Glens Falls, N. Y.; the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company; the German Alliance Insurance Company of New York, and the Western Insurance Company of Pittsburg, Pa. It is sought to recover a total of $19,500. It is claimed in the declarations that the amount is due as insurance because of a fire the 18th of last September, which, it is said, totally destroyed a dwelling at the “Labyrinth,” Four Corners, Montgomery county, Md. The attorneys for the plain- tiffs are Messrs. Worthington & Heald, Hamilton & Colbert and Phil W. Chew. —>—__ Colored Cadets to Parade. ‘The cadets of the Colored High School will hold a -dress parade Tuesday, Feb- ruary 22, 1808, on M street between ist street and New Jersey avenue northwest. After the ceremony, accompanied by a bend, the battalion will march down 8@ street to Pennsylvania avenue, up Pennsyl- vania avenue to 18th street, along 16th street _to K street, down K to 7th and New York avenue and up New York ave- hue to the schcol. They will be in charge of Maj. Arthur Brooks, military ‘nstructor of the command. ‘There will. also be an inspection, and the board of. schoo] trustees have been invited to be present to‘review the cadets, FRwere oF RESPECT. press District Employes Take Action on Death of John J. Beall. A well-attended meeting of the employes of the District government was held at the District building yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of taking appropriate ac- tion on the death of John J. Beall, Dis- trict water registrar. Collector E. G. Davis presided over the meeting, during which feeling references were made to the dead official. Auditor J. T. Petty, Secre- tary William Tindall, George F. Green, Matthew Trimble and W. A. McFarland were appointed a committee to draft reso- lutions of respect and sympathy, and sub- sequently made their report. The resolutions recited— “That we have learned with sincere re- gret of the decease, on the 17th instant, of Mr. John J. Beall, who for the past twelve years has filled the office of water registrar and chief clerk of the water de- partment. “That in his demise the municipal gov- crnment has lost an official whose place it will be difficult to fill; one who was able, courteous and conscientious in the discharge of his duties; considerate and just in his relations with his subordinates, and who at all times so demeaned himself as to command the respect and confidence of his official superiors. “That as his associates we feel that we have lost a friend who was faithful in all the relations of life, and one whose generous qualities of mind and heart will ever beheld ir pleasant remembrance. “That we tender to the family, thus sad- ly bereaved, the assurance of our sincere ‘condolence and heartfelt sympathy. “That a copy of these resolutions, erly engrossed, be transmitted to the fly of the deceascd.” ———— Reliable Coal, $4.50 per ton. Chestnut No. 2 at the above price. One dollar saved. J. Maury Dove, cor. 2ist & J, 1206 H, 1626 M n.w. and 13th & D s.w. —Advertisement. ————— New Hampshire Visitors. A large delegation of New Hampshire People is in the city this week. They are the guests of Mr. George F. Willey, editor of the People and Patriot, and are stopping at the Oxford. The party includes State Senator and Mrs. C. C. Kendrick, Mr. and Mrs. James Aiken, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Em- erson, Franklir; Senator F, K. Hobb of Os- sipee, Mr, and Mrs. George L. Brown, Sher- iff F. G. Edgerly, Fred L. Chase, George K. Crockett, H. J. Rock, Concord; Mr. and Mrs. U. H. Moody, Derry; Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Carr ef Andover, A. J. Pierce of Claremont, Nathan Morrill, Manchester; Arley A. Lowd, Derry; Fred E. Small, Rochester; Miss Cora Woodward, Manches- ter, and W. H. Topping, press representa- tive. ‘These pleasure tourists, who are accom- panied by Mr. Willey, made up a theater party Thursday evening. At 12:30 yester- day afternoon they were taken to the White House, where they were presented to President McKinley by Senator Gallin- ger of New Hampshire. During their stay they have been called upon by a large number of New Hampshire people now re- siding in Washington, —_>—_—_ American Gas Machine For private residences, stores, factories, schools, churches, etc. Lighting, cooking, heating and power. Makes gas at less than 20 cents per 1,000 feet. No smoke, dust, odor or ashes. Absolutely safe. Automatic. 609 13th st.—Advi — Death of Monsieur Tavel. The Swiss Beneficial Association of this city has been informed of the death of one of its honorary members, Monsieur Tavel, who died lately in Berlin, where he had been the secretary of the Swiss em- bassy. Mr. Travel was well known here, as he was for some time an attache of the legation. Dr. L. Vogel, the present secre- tary of the Swiss embassy here, has been assigned to fill Mr. Tavel’s place in Berlin. At the last meeting of the society, ex- pression was given by all its members of the deep sorrow they all feel at the double loss they have sustained by the death of an honorary member and the resignation of their treasurer, occasioned by the transfer of Dr. Vogel. Prop- fam- SS Land Must Be Dedicated. Mr. William Montgomery, avenue, has been informed by Commissioners that it will be impo: to provide any sidewalk facilities for Gen- ter street until the land necessary for that purpose is provided by the property own- ers. The width of the street. thirt is not, in the opinion of the Commi sufficient for sidewalks and driveway. Royal adds Anti-dyspeptic quali- ties to the food. Leavening Indigestion. t Severe Stomach Trouble$ > Entirely Overcome JVATER BRASH, NAUSEA; VOMITING SPELLS, ALL CURED BY HOOD'S. “I was troubled with indigestion to such an extent that I bad given up @l hope of getting relief, One day my husband suz- gested that I try Hopd's Sarsaparilla apd I began taking it. I now weigh 186 Pounds, and the indigestion’ und water brash ‘with which I suffered have disap- peared.""—MRS: CHARLES L. BEGUR, 708 Frederick Avenue, Baktamore, Md: “I was afflicted witht yomiting spells and nausea, and I) woulgrréake up-in the night with water brash. [Thad no appetite and could not gain strapéta. I was relieved of these disorders Hood's Sarsa- parilla, and now Iusitays keep a bottle of this medicine tn "HARRIET C. STRATMEYER, North “Broadway, Baltimore, Marylamg. .Remember Hood’s Saesaparilla. % Is the best—in fact,the Que True Blood Purifier. 4 Hood’s Pillsgyfsr3ixeee 3 ; Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, spares get Seacumain rs od PEHOVER GRAHAM'S Remedy ts a-specifc. ‘The first 4 me removes all Sirens ond! a permenant chronic case te guaral Soa vecelte a fullsize bottle,” erie et: rot as represented money will be refunded. Eee ee For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, .Teilet “Cases. and Leather. Goods ‘0 TO ; Lutz & Coa, . Aigo big ow o& Ep ices ane Detring a Watch the Sunday Papers —for full information concerning ‘“Dia- mond,” in case, for $1.25. “Diamond” is here at last, and will positively be ready next Tuesday, Washington’s birthday. it ce When others fail, try C. 8. C. for coughs." Dictate Chr. Xander, 909 7th st. California reproductions of Sauterne Wines, $3 to $5.50 doz., besides Wetmore’s 3 Souvenir Sauterne types; 4 Rhine types, $3 , and $4 doz.; 23 imported Rhine and Moselle, $6 to $20; Rudeshelmer, $6; Moselblumchen, $8 doz., creditably take the place of higher priced wines. it ——— Will Pay You Cash Money for It. Old jewelry, coins, silverware, &c. FERD. LOEWENSTEIN, 815 G st., op. Patent O_. ad Not How Cheap, but How Good. 250 doz. Socks, entirely seamless, double heel and toe, 8 diff. colors, medium weight, 25c. quality, 10c. Yes, 10c. At C. Auer- bach’s, 7 & H. at —___+___ The Howard House is the most liberally conducted hotel in Washington for prices charged. It is heated throughout by steam, with rates at $2 and $2.50 per day on the American plan. They are making a specialty of a table de hote dinner for 50 cents, at which is served everything of the best that can be had in our markets. They can also furnish meals for gbout 200 persons daily at $20 per month or $5 per week. fe5-tu,th,s,10t* “ Brown's Bronchial Troches’ are ex- cellent for the relief of Hoarseness or Sore Throat. They are ex ly effective.” —Christian World, London, Eng. — Tell Everybody—‘Diamond” Has Ar- rived, at last, and will be ready for distribu- tion next Tuesday, Washington's birthday, Think of it—“‘Diamond,” in case, for $1.25.1¢ ——_-—_— RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c, mb6-t,f,stf Se C. Auerbach’s Bargain Bulletin, 7 & bad SSS Se Royal Headache Fowders cure. 10c. mb5-m.w,f.stf Finest Silk Neckwear im the Land, 250,, 150. and: 100, Yes, 10c. At C. Auer- bach’s, 7 & H. it eo Sra ase First Exhibition to Be Held at Convention Hall in May. Contest im Tent Pegging a Feature— Troop A of Fort Myer to Participate. Washington's first horse show will be held next May, beginning on the 4th of that month and continuing four days. This much was decided at a meeting of local horsemen, held last evening at the resi- dence of Mr. Frederick Stevens, 1628 16th street, when a permanent organization was effected by the election of Mr. Stovens as president, Mr. Andrew Park as vice presi- dent and treasurer and Mr. Frederick May as secretary. Another meeting will be held in a few days, when additional vice presidents will be chosen, it being expected that a score or more of influential and well-known men of the District will be selected. Guarantee F: Pledged. It was stated last evening that the guar- antee fund has already been pledged. Man- ager Fields ts in daily receipt of inquiries from horse owners all over the country, and among the exhibitors will be, it is ex- pected, A. J. Cassatt, Mitchell Harrison, Cortland H. Smith, proprietor of the Hamp- ton stock farm, Fairfax county, V 8. Russell Smith, proprietor of Idlewild stock farm, Culpeper, Va.; Charles Hurkamp, R. Hunter Dulany, proprietor of the Cleve- land stud, Fauquier county, Va. One of the most attractive features of the show will be contests in tent pi ing and like feats between the Rough Riding Club of New York and the men of Troop A of Fort Myer, General Mites having given permission for the men to participate. The horses to be exhibited will be stabled with- in a few squares of Convention Hall, where the show will be heid, and will be under the care of three veterinary surgeons. The offices of the horse show have been opened at 515 1ith street. —— If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. EGZEMA WORST KIND FACE AND NECK ONE INFLAMMATION— NOT ABLE TO SEE, WAS BLE TO SLEEP FOR WEEKS FROM SEVERE PAIN. FRIENDS COULD NOT RECOGNIZE, FACE 80 SWOLLEN AND HIDEOUS, THREE DOCTORS COULD NOT RELIEVE. CURED IN TWO WEEKS CUTICURA REMEDIES, I have suffered with a case of eczema of the worst kind. my face and neck down to my shoul- ders were one inflammation, was not able to see out of my eyes for quite a while, and was unable to sleep for weeks, on account of the severe pain, which nearly drove me insane. My face and neck were swollen and made me look hideout hardly reccegnized myself in a mirror, and my friends weuld not have known me, only’ on account of my clothes and carrying myself. The torture and intense pain I endured all that me, no wonder that there are so many suicides. ‘Three doctors of good practice at different times were attending me, and not one of them could re- Mere me of my pain, sweiling and blotches, I ye all up. A friend advised me to try CUTI- URA REMEDIES. 1 did so and was made a pew men, My first bottle of CUTICURA RESOLVENT was taken on February 18, CUTICURA (ointment) and CUTICURA 8 ICURA RESOLVENT, four boxes CU RA (olutment) und three cakes of CUTICURA SOAP, and my friends and one of the doctors are surprised, and asked “‘who cured me,"' and I tell them quickly CUTICURA REM- EDIES. J. V. KAFKA, March 1, 1897. 33'Schole st., Brooklyn, N. ¥. ECZEMA and every kind of torturing, humfMat- Z, disfiguring, itching, burning, vd scaly skin, and Mood bumors, t ‘try is i 1 speedily cured by tantly ved a rm baths with CUTICURA SOAP, gentle anoint- ings with CUTICURA (ointment), purest of emol- ures, and mild doses of CUTICURA greatest of blood purifiers and bu- when all else fails. POTTER DRU Props., Boston. Ecrema,"” mal lient skin G AND CHEM. Corp. Sole GF "How to Cure Every Kind of ree. 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