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12 LOCAL MENTION. | MONEY FOR THE DISTRICT AMUSEMESTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“A Southern Ro- @ance.” Bijou Theater—High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater.—_Mr. and Mrs. Russ ‘Whytal in “For Fair Virginia.” Grand Opera House.—Hi Henry’s Min- strels. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater. — Robie’s Knickerbockers. Lafayette Square Opera House. — Mr. Henry E. Dixey. New National Maid.” Willard Hall.—Lumiere’s Cinematographe. Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church South. —Fair. Universalist Church. Mrs. Georg Henschel —————— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Theater.—“The French —Recital by Mr. and Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fertress Monroe at 7 p.m. leave 13% street and Pennsylvania for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania ‘avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 am., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer every half hour amd Falls Church hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. —_-———— OUR FACTORY IS BATHED IN LIGHT every night, by our huge electric sign. ‘That's an effective reminder that we re- make mattresses—uphoister and recover fvrnitue. STUMPH BEDDING CO., 7th & K. See gs DROP POSTAL OR TELEPHONE 273 and we'll deliver a case of your favor- ite beer promptly. Six different kinds— “Bol ian,” “Bavarian,” “Export,” “Hof- brau,” “Blue Ribbon” and “‘Doppel Braeu.”” PABST BREWING CO., 708 N. Cap. st. > KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure @ugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. Cc. D. KENNY. CITY AND DISTRICT. VERDICT REACHED. Pneumonia Causes Death of Waif at Bruen Home. At the inquest held yesterday afternoon in the case of the foundling whose death occurred at the Bruen Home Saturday three witnesses were examined after The Star's report closed. Policeman Fisher said that when he got the baby it was well wrapped, was dry and warm. Deputy Coroner Glezebrook told the jury of the re- sult of the autopsy. The child died of bronchial pneumonia. There were no symptoms of any other disease found, and the child, he said, had been an unusually healthy one. Mrs. Elizabeth Fleck, superintendent of the Bruen Home, was sent for, because of the testimony given by Dr. Haslup, as published in yesterday's Star. Mrs. Fleck told the jury she had called Dr. Haslup’s attention to the child’s illness. This was Friday afternoon, and the little one died twenty-four hours later. The nurse sat up with it all night, but the doctor did not. e patient again before its death. It Mrs. Fleck’s opinion that the child was well when brought to the home. Hot 1 cloths and mutton tallow were ap- to its chest and some brandy was tere This, the witness said, was Dr. Haslup jd the child had been turn- » board of guardians, but, as y. she requested. that ‘she to keep it in t home. brook said the autopsy showed 1 probably been sick for three q in the hospital about ided that the disease had d while the child was ex- posed to the cold on the street. This find- ing places the responsibility upon the mother of the infant and those who helped her get rid. of it. The police have not found any one of the responsible parties. lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— ment. Dr. Hamlin’s Lectures. The first of the series of lectures on the Bible to be delivered during Lent by Rev. Dr. Hamlin was ened to yesterday afternoon by an attentive audience. These lectures, according to the program, will be delivered each Wednesday afternoon at 4:50 o'clock, at the Church of the Cove- nant. An organ recital by the organist of the church. Mr. Harvey Murray, occupied the first fifteen minut of the hour. The lecture was largely of an introductory character, and elt principally upon the medern or inductive method of studying the Bible as contrasted with the a priori thod. While the Bible might be con- lered and examined as 1 t ‘y and its influence that such study »e appro ed in s He said the Bible was primarily a tion of God, and while it contained and biography, for example, yet all Was an incident to the main purpose of She book, which was to reveal God to man. Dr. Hamlin said the lecture. next Wed- Sesday afternoon would be on the various theort of inspiration. eee Sale of Rare Furniture at Sloan's. errow at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sloan & €o. will conclude the sale of rare and beau- tiful furni ngs. Those who have not at- tended snould not fail to be on hand. The sale is by catalogue at the rooms, 1407 G st. Advertisement ——— Work of College Graduntes, A work of a practical character Is car- ried on by the Washington branch of the Vassar Students’ Aid Society, the aim be- ing to help poor but deserving girls to en- joy the advantages of study at their alma mater. The society again offers for com- petition a scholarship of $200, which will enable the holder to pay one-half of one year’s expenses at the college. One girl sent to the college for four years gradu- ated with honor, and is now beginning to Fepay the mo: ‘© the society. The scholarships are awarded with the understanding that the money shall be re- paid without Interest when the holder is able to do so. As few of the members of the society are wealthy, it is often quite difficult to raise the money. Mrs. Charles C. Darwin, No. 4 28th street, is taking an active interest in this matter. > Most Beautiful Flowers A profusion of tulips, jon- Gude, 1224 F.—Advt. eee The Seaso: ere at Gud: quils, ete. No Reason for Change. Referring to certain amendments to the Proposed for the improvement of Connec- ticut avenue beyond Rock creek and for the improvement of the road extending from Broad Branch road to Chevy Chase circle the District Commissioners, in a let- ter to Senator McMillan, say that in the chedule of proposed work on suburban streets and county roads an item of $10,000 was included for the improvement of Con- hecticut avenue and $5,000 for the improve- ment of the road in question. This sched- ule was prepared after careful delibera- tion, and they say they see no good rea- fon why it should be altered. The money, if appropriated, they say, could be advan. tageously expended tO G Seekers. Proper parties having $600 and desiring to join a party of thirty (twenty-two al- ready subscribed) to leave about March 23 fer Copper river, Alaska, may obtain in- fermation from Mr. A. J. Poston, No. 511 Pennsyivania avenue northwest. Steamer (which will be occupied for living purposes curing entire trip) already chartered. Above amount includes transportation and Subsistence.—Advt. +s Receives a Present. Rev. F. A. Stier, superintendent of the Sunday school of Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church South, was last evening pre- sented by the pastor of the church and members of the school with an elegant plush and satin bed cover. read contains the names of over 200 teachers Coot ag whose name ia inscribed In a separate square, The @ift was displayed at the bazaar last night. Special Increases Allowed by the Senate Committee. Distributing the Appropriatio: Charities—Improvements of Streets and Roads. The general scope of changes made by the Senate committee on appropriations in the District of Columbia appropriation bill, as passed by the Houre of Representatives, was given in The Star yesterday afternoon: The Senate committee struck out of the House bill the gereral appropriation for charities in the District of Columbia and substituted a lst of specific appropriations for various institutions, as follows: For relief of the poor, $13,000; temporary home for ex-Union soldiers and sailors, Grand Army of the Republic, $2,500; furniture, bedding, crockery and cooking utensils for the temporary home, $500; Women’s Chris- tian Association, maintenance, $4,000; Cen- tral Dispensary and Emergency Hospital, maintenance, $15,000; repairs and improve- ments, $2,000; Childrer’s Hospital, mainte- nance, $10,000; National Homeopathic Hos- pital Association of Washington, D. C., for maintenance, $8,500; Washington Hospital for Foundlings, maintenance, $6,000; Church Orphanage Association of St. John’s par- ish, maintenance, $1,800; German Orphan Asylum, maintenance, $1,800; National As- sociation for the Relief of Destitute Colored ‘Women and Children, maintenance, includ- ing repairs, $9,900; St. Ann’s Infant Asy- Tum, maintenance, $5,400; Association for Works of Mercy, maintenance, $1,800; House of the Good Shepherd, maintenance, $2,700; St. Rose Industrial School, main- tenance, $4,500; St. Joseph’s Asf$lum, main- tenance, $1,800; Young Women’s Christian Home, $1,000; Hope and Help Mission, $1,000; Newsboys’ and Children’s Aid So- ciety, maintenance, $1,000; Eastern Dis- pensary, maintenance, $1,000; Washington Home for Ineurables, maintenance, $2,000; Municipal Lodging House and wood and stone yard, $4,000; repairs to Municipal Lodging House, $500; repairs and furniture Columbia Hospital for Women and Lying- In Asylum, $2,000. That portion of the bill which referred to telephone rates in the District of Colum- bia was stricken out, but it !s understood that the matter will be considered in con- ference and some restriction in the matter of rates may be agreed to by the Senate conferees. The merease of $600 for the executive of- fice in the Dietrict building is for a mes- senger clerk, the increase in the assessor’s office being for one clerk at $1,200 and one clerk at $1,000 per annum. The salary of the disbursing clerk of the suditor’s office is increased from $1,600 to $2,500, and a pro- vision ‘s placed in the bill providing that the “disbursing officer, who shall be ap- pointed by the Commissioners of the Dis- trict of Columbia, and shall give bond to the United States in the sum of $50,900, con- ditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office in the disbursing and accounting, according to law, for all moneys of the United States and of tne District of Columbia that may come into his hands. which bond shall be approved by the said Commissioners and the Secre- tary of the Treasury, and be filed in the office of she Secretary of the Treasury, $2,500 to be immediately available: Provid- ed, That hereafter advances in money shall be made on the requisition of said Commis- sioners to the said disbursing officer in- stead of to the Commissioners, and he shall account for the same as now required by law of the said Commissiorers.” The increase allowed for the office of the sealer of weignts and measures was for a clerk at $720 and an increase of pay for the laborer from $240 to $360. The zppropriation for the free public library, amounting to $6,720, provides for a librarian at $1,600; first assistant librarian, $900; second assistant librarian, $720, and for rent, fuel, light, fitting up rooms and other contingent expenses, $3,500. Improving Streets and Roads. The appropriation for improvements and repairs on streets and avenues specified in the Commissioners‘ estimates is chang- ed to give the various sections of the city increases as follows: Georgetown schedule, $18,000 instead of $9,000; northwest sectfon, $58,000 instead of $29,000; southwest sec- tion, $28,000 instead of $14,000; southeast section, $44,000 instead of $22,000; north- east section, $52,000 instead of $26,000. In reference to the paving of streets, the following provision is inserted: “‘And here- after when as many streets and entire blocks of streets in any section have been paved as tho amount allotted to that sec- tion will permit and there still remains a balance insufficient to pave an entire block of the street provided for pavement upon the schedule, such balance shall remain available and be added to the allotment for that section for the next succeeding year.” "fn addition to streets to.be paved under the provisions of the bill as it passed the House the Senate committee added the following: For repairing P street from Rock creck to 29th street, $11,500; paving the west side of North Capitol street be- tween P and Q streets. $3,000; compieting asphalt pavement of 12th street from East Capitol street to B street northeast, $4,000; pavipg with asphalt Tennessee avenue from Hast Capitel street to B street northeast, $7,000. Also the following provisions for con- struction of county roads: For establishing the grade and improving Michigan avenue to a width of 100 feet from the southerly boundary of the Soldiers’ Home grounds, $5,000; paving 16th street extended from the south side of Florida avenue to the north side of Morris street, $15,000; im- provement of Cornecticut avenue west of Rock creck, $10,000; continuing the im- provement of the road extending from Broad Branch road to Chevy Chase circle, $5,000; grading and graveling Flint street, Brightwood Park, $4,000; grading and grav- eling Albemarle street and opening same, by purchase or condemnation, to Grant road, continuing improvement, $9,000; pav- ing 6th street from Florida avenue to Spruce street, Le Droit Park, $2,500; grad- ing and regulating Kenesaw avenue and Park road from 16th street extended to Klingle Ford road, continuing improve- ment, $5,000; improving Benning road from 15th street east to Benning, $10,000; grad- ing and regulating Illinois avenue, $2,500: grading and paving Kenyon street between 13th and 14th streets, $3,000. Opening North Capitol Street. “That in consideration of the dedication of the land necessary for the open- ing of North Capitol street and Ist street through the land of the heirs of David Moore by the owners thereof, free of compensation therefor, and waiving all claim to the award of $21,078 heretofore confirmed by the District courts, the Com- missioners of the District of Columbia are hereby directed to improve sald streets by grading the same the entire width thereof, and laying water mains, granite curb, granolithic sidewalks and sewers, and that no assessments for any of said work shall be levied upon_any of the said Jands of said heirs of David Moore; and any as- sessments heretofore levied for any such works on the line of ist street shall be canceled, the grading of North Capitol street and other said improvements to be paid out of the fund appropriated in the District of Columbia appropriation act un- der items for assessment and permit work, sewers and laying new water ins repairs of county roads, so far as shall be necessary.” ‘The committee provided for the improve- ment of 12th street and for improving the connection between 12th street and Brent- wood road in Brookland, in_ addition to ether ‘mprovements specified in the House bill. ‘The committee struck out the House pro- vision for an extension of electric arc ser- vice, “along the lines of lawful conduits now existing, including Connecticut avenue between Farragut Square and Florida ave- nue; Indiana avenue and C street, from 4th street northwest to Delaware avenue north- east, and East Capitol street, from ist to ith street,” and in lieu thereof merely al- lowed the House eppropriation of $60,000 for electric light extension. In addition to provisions relating to burying of overhead wires and extension of conduits, the Senate committee inserted the following: — THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 3 1898—12 PAGES. the person or such continue, to be recov- neSies any court of competent jurisdic- ion.” The Water Supply. The appropriations providing for an in- vestigation into the character of water sup- ply. an@ means of filtering Potomac water and the provision for resuming work on the Washington aqueduct tunnel, as mentioned in Tue Star yesterday, are the same amend- ments introduced in the Senate by Mr. Mc- Millan, chairman of the Senate committee. An important item was introduced in the bill by the Senate corzmittee, giving $42,100 for necessary repairs to school houses and changes in plumbing. The question of in- sanitary plumbing in school houses is one that has received a great deal of attention by the board of school trustees, and many of the school buildings are regarded as dangerous to health because of the condi- tion of the plumbing now in them. The committee allowed $125 for flags and halliards for station houses, and $227 for flags and halliards for engine and truck houses. An appropriation of $5,000 was given for an additional stable, to be erected in the rear of engine house No. 8, on North Carolina avenue between Gth and 7th streets southeast. Under the appropriation for the Washing- ton Asylum provision is made for general furniture for the nurses’ home, to cost $1,000, and for the erection of a building for the care of the colored female inmates of the alms house, to cost $7,000. Under the head of the militia of the Di: trict of Columbia provision is made for more than one camp of instruction. For expenses of drills and parades, $1,000 in- stead of $800 is allowed, and for printing and stationery, $400 instead of $300, the item of incidental expenses of the service being increased from $300 to $400, ———— AMUSEMENTS. THEODORE THOMAS AND YSAYE.— A grand musical feast will be given at the Columbia Theater tomorrow afternoon by the Chicago orchestra directed by Theodore ‘Thomas and accompanied by M. Ysaye, the famous Belgian violinist, as soloist. This is Ysaye’s first appearance in Washington this season, and it 1s Mr. Thomas’ first public appearance in something like ten years. The bare announcement that Mr. Thomas and his orchestra are going to appear here would suffice to draw out en audience par excellence, but when the magnitude of the soloist is considered there remains no room for doubt that the Colum- bia Theater will be taxed to its utmost capacity to accommodate those who wish to hear Mr. Thomas, The program has been arranged with the greatest of care, including numbers for those who love the severe, as well as for those who prefer the more modern works. It would be hard to find a more delightful symphony than the Mozart G@ minor with which the pro- gram opens. Although it was written in the inconceivably short space of ten days, it is regarded as Mozart's finest symphonic creation, and the fact that he wrote forty- nine all told must not be overlooked. The tone poem, “Don Juan,” by Richard Strauss, will prove an interesting number, for Strauss is at present a very prominent figure in musical Europe. THE HENSCHELS’ RECITAL TO- NIGHT.—Mr, and Mrs. Henschel’s song re- cital at the Universalist Church this even- ing will be the same delightful affair that all the musicales given by them have proved to be. A musicale in which Mr. and Mrs. Henschel participate is thoroughly enjoyable from every point of view, and there is every indication that this evening’s event will be in no wise an exception. The program which will be presented tonight has all the marks of a well-selected list of musical compositions, and should please all musical tastes. The recital tonight will be the last one given by those accomplish- ed musicians for some time, as they re- turn to Europe next week. ———.—__ MYSTERY CLEARED AWAY. Result of Investigation Concerning Death of an Infant. The mystery surrounding the case of the dead infant found buried in a box near Sil- ver Hill, Md., was explained away satis- factorily last night, when Officer Marr con- ducted to the Anacostia police station An- nie Hall, a Hillsdale midwife, and John Hall, William Hall and a man named Da- vis, all four being colored people. Officer Marr had investigated the case closely, and had learned that a daughter of Annie Hall was the mother of the child, and that after birth the infant had disappeared. Annie Hall was present at the hearing. She made no denial of these facts when questioned at the station, but claimed the child had been born without life, and called upon Dr. R. A. Pyles to prove her assertion. He had been called upon by her in the mat- ter and had given a proper certificate of death. It transpired in the examination of the parties interested that a burial permit was Secured from the District office for the in- terment of the body in Silver Hill ceme- tery, Md. In this connection, it is said, the name of John Hall appears on the paper as the undertaker. The body of the child was finally interred, not in the place designated in the permit, but in a field near Silver Hill, Md. For this all the parties may be in the Police Court. They were released last night, but will be on hand when need- ed. The result of the investigation will be reported to the jury at Silver Hill Friday. —_>__ 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 Tiesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. from 6th street station. Solid train, comprising combined car, parlor car, dining car and observation car. Tickets at Pennsylvania offices and at station. Full information at C. and O. ticket offices.—Advt. ——— Cl Officers Elected. At a meeting of the students of Wood's Commercial College, held Wednesday af- ternoon, the following persons were elect- ed officers of the class of ’98: Mr. John J. Benton, president; Miss Florence Rohr- bach, first vice president; Miss Sarah A. REDUCTION VIRGINIA CONFERENCE. Annual Gathering of Ministers of the M, E. Church. The next annual meeting of the Virginia conference of the M. E. Church will begin at Falls Church, Va., Thursday next. Bishop Goodsell will preside. Preliminary meetings will be held Tuesday and Wednes- day as follows: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., meet- ing of conference board of examine! Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., examinations; 7:15 p.m., missionary meeting, Rev. Dr. Porter presiding, with Rev. Dr. Smith of New York as the principal speaker. Fol- lowing this will be a reception to the mem- bers of the conference. The regular session of the body will be- gin Thursday at 9 a.m. and after devo- tional services the annual missionary ser- mon will be preached by Rev. W. F. Shep- herd. In the evening of the same day the anniversary meeting of the Church Exten- sion Society will be held, with Rev. A. M. Munday presiding and Rev. Dr. Spencer of Philadelphia as the speaker. Friday morning Bishop Goodsell will, during the conference proceedings, address the members of the class for admission to full connection. The Southern Educational Society’s anniversary will take place at 7:30 p.m., Rev. T, J. Crumley presiding. The speakers will be Rev. Dr. Mason of Cincinnati and Rev. Dr. Newcomb of Chat- tanooga. Saturday there will be the usual daily meeting of the conference. The anniver- sary of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society will take place in the evening, with Mrs. W. Y. Swiggot in the chair and Mrs. Stevens of Baltimore as speaker. The annual conference love feast will be held Sunday morning. This will be led by Rev. D. D. Hedrick. The sermon of the day will be preached by Bishop Goodsell. The afternoon services of the same day will be devoted first to the delivery of eu- logies on those members who died during the past year, and, second, to the ordina- tion of those who are previously admitted to the conference for one year on trial. The conference will probably not adjourn finally until Tuesday, at which time the appointments of preachers to the various churches will be announced by the presid- ing bishop. IN RATES CONSTRUCTION OF LAW. Ginia Powell Goodwin, who sang in of Mrs. T. C. Noyes, who was unable to be ee Messrs. W. 8S. Hinman, O. L. hippie, W. B. Whipple, E. H. Hinman and C. Shelton, who contributed most en= Jovyable selections on the mandolin and guitar; Miss Grace Hilborn, daughter of Representative Hilborn of California, who sang the “Flower Song” with exceilent ef- fect; Miss Wilmuth Gary, who played @ number of original compositions on the piano; Mr. Melville Hensey, tenor, and Miss King, Dr. Siebert and Mr. Miller, who played @ trio for piano, violin and ‘cello, The concert was brought to a close with the national air, “America,” played by the Marine Band. One of the most enjoyable numbers of the evening’s entertainment Was @ minuet, in which Miss Eleanor Sige: bee, the little daughter of Capt. Sigsbee the ill-fated Maine, Miss Emily Reed an Masters Roger Stewart and Jamex Orme took part. Decision im Suit Affecting the Rights of Houscholder. An important question, involving the con- struction of the law of the District relating to “exempt property,” has been decided in Criminal Court No. 2, hearing civil causes, in the cases of Rosa Finkelstein against the firms of Carter, Applewaite & Co., and R. Neuburger & Bro. Mrs. Finkelstein, a married woman, deserted by her husband, had been for a number of years carrying on @ general notions store in this city, and the two firms named obtained attachments against her for merchandise sold her on account of the business. The attachments were levied upon the stock in trade of Mrs. Finkelstein, as also upon her household furniture, and most of her wearing apparel. Mrs. Finkelstein claimed that the household furniture and Wearing apparel were exempt from attach- ment, and instituted proceedings to recover the same as such. The court held that al- though Mrs. Finkelstein had no children nor any one dependent upon her for sup- port, yet inasmuch as she kept house in the premises over the store which she con- ducted, she was a “householder” in con- templation of the statute providing for ex- emption from attachment and execution: also, in addition to such statute, her rights in the matter were protected by the act of June 1, 1896, which provides that a married woman sued in relation to her sole and separate property shall be entitled to the benefit of all exemptions allowed the heads of families and householders. Mr. Leon Tobriner was the attorney for Mrs. Finkelstein, Messrs. Ralston and Sid- dons representing her creditors. ——_ Malt-Nutrine —the Food Drink—is the greatest tonic for nursing mothers. Nourishing—inspiring— soothing. Malt-Nutrine is prepared by the famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n, which fact guarantees the purity, excel- lence and merit claimed for it.—Advt. ——— Mx. Thonias Mastindée Discusses the Tele- phate Situation. District Commissieners Given a Great Opportunity—gnder the New Byatem. z ‘Mr. Thomas Martindale, chairman of the telephone and electrieal committee of the Trades League of Bhiladelphia, is in the city attending the pure food congress. Mr. Martindale, as a representative of the Philadelphia organization, has appeared be- fore the state legislature of Pennsylvania and before the city council of Philadelphia and elsewhere, seeking to secure cheaper telephone rates and beiter service than that furnished by monopolies, in the telephone business. When asked today by a Star reporter if he had observed the fight being made here against the local company he said: , Interested in Contest. “I have noticed with a great deal of inter- est the contest now being made by the Telephone Subscribers’ Association against the exections of the gigantic monopoly known as the American Bell Telephone Company, which controls and practically owns the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele- phone Company, now operating in Wash- ington and Baltimore. “I have had a number of years’ expe- rience as chairman of the Trades League committee. Our organization represents about 2,000 business firms of Philadelphia, and is one of the most progressive organ- izations of the world. The committee of which I am chairman has, since 1891, been actively engaged in prosecuting the same line of work that the outraged business men of Washington are now engaged in with reference to local telephone service.” A Great Opportunity. Assuming that Congress will authorize the Commissioners of the District to equip and operate a telephone system in the Dis- trict of Columbia, Mr. Martindale said: “I consider that the Commissioners of the District of Columbia have the most unique opportunity, such as could not be secured in any other city or city government in the world, to inaugurate, construct and put in operation an up-to-date telephone system, combining all the modern improvements in telephoning, and giving a rate to subscrib- ers based upon a mutual arrangement. It would act as an object lesson to the whole world, and show what can be done in the way of inaugurating such a system with- out being overloaded and hampered with a mountain of watered stock, on which ex- travagant dividends are expected to be realized. “It would be a very easy matter for the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to construct a telephone system on the line I have laid down, which would give such service as would astonish the telephone subscribers by its perfection and {ts eco- nomic rates. Under the control of the Commissioners the charges should not ex- ceed $35 for business houses and $20 for residences for the first five years. I think, if carefully managed, that enough profit would have accrued in that time to enable the rates to be reduced to $20 and $12 for The Only One Ever Found. THE NEW Sagres euninans FOR THR CURE OF DISEASES IN THE RES- PIRATORY ORGANS. WATURE’S OWN REME BY INHALATION ALONE CAN GERMS BB REACHED AND DESTROYED. It has often been said by scientific and medica} men that nature has provided a cure for every digs fase, an antidote for every poison. This Was never so clearly exemplified as in the discore ery of HYOMEL, the first Dry Alr Germicide ever found of sufficient power to kill the germs of all Tespiratory diseases, yet volatile enough to im- Pregnate every particle of air breathed and leav® it free from moisture. For years physicians bave labored to find some cure for Caterrh, Brovchitis, Asthma and Consumption, and statistics show how utterly they bave failed in their efforts. This has not been for the lack of a remedy which would Kil} the bacilli of disease, but due to the fact that such remedies could br used in no other way than, through sprays, douches, atomizers and vapors, which precluded all possibility of their ever enters ing the bronchial tubes and lungs. What « con- trast between these old methods and the pew! Since HYOMEI was first discovered this new ger micide, which can be cerried in the alr you breathe to the minutest air cells of the lungs, bas been tested by over 381,000 people, and, although every bottle bas been cuaranteed, but eleven persons out of this vast number have reported no benefit ree ceived and asked for a return of thelr money, “HYOMEI” CURES BY INHALATION, Iyomei” Outfit, $1. Extra Bottles, 50c. “Hyoe Balm (a wonderful healer), 25c. Sold by all druggists or sent by mail. Send for the Story of “Hyomel.”” Mailed free. THE R. T. BOOTH CO, 23 EAST 20TH STREET, NEW YORK, Default of Payment, Esau Nelson, colored, was today convict- ed before Judge Scott of carrying a con- cealed weapon and was sent to jail for four wa in default of payment of a fine of —E SE EMANCIPATION pay. Hillsdale Citize: Complete Arrange- ments for the Celebration. The citizens of Hillsdale met in Liberty Hall last night to complete arrangements for the Emancipation day celebration. Major Holmes presided. Remarks on the significance of the day to the colored peo- ple were made by Chief Marshal W. B. Simms, John Moss and Major Holmes. Chief Marshal Simms announced that hereafter the headquarters of the officials of the first district will bg at the residence of Major Holmes, on Sheridan avenue. He also announced that the Sons of Freedom Club No. 1 will lead the procession from Hillsdale. The following were elected officers of the meeting, and will assist the chief in his preparations: President, Major Hoime: vice president, Edward Winfield; secreta James E. Holmes; assistant secretar: Charles Fleming; treasurer, John Turner; chaplain, John A. Moss; sergeant-at-arms, Dabney Fleming. The aids to Chief Simms are Joseph Green, right aid, and George Smallwood, left aid. By a unanimous vote it was decided to continue Capt. W. B. Simms, who is an cld veteran, as the chief executive of the first division during the remainder of his life. a eae —__»—_—__ John C. Dermody’s Will. The late John C. Dermody, by his will dated September 3, 1897, which has been filed for probate, bequeathed his entire estate to his wife, Eva M. Dermody, and also named her as executrix. ee Reception to Iowa Senators. The Iowa Republican Association will &:ve a reception at Masonic Temple, cor- ner of 9th and F streets northwest, to- mcrrow evening in honor of Senators Alli- son and Gear. The program will inciude music, refreshments and dancing. a Capt. Fapping Transferred. Capt. Minnie Fanning of the Salvation Army has been transferred to New York and bade farewell to her associates here last evening. She had been on duty in Washington for about a year. a For the Maine Sufferers. The fund for the benefit of the families of the men who either lost their lives or were injured in the Maine explosion re- ceived quite an addition last night as the firancial result of the musicale given for fe8 We sell Booth’s Hyomei Inhaler. ees AMUSEMENTS. the Second five years; then, commencing Destitute and Without Friends. ar: purpose at the Church of Our Father, with the eleventh: year, the rates could be | « 4 : large and distinguished audience was é a still further redupedito feay4912¢t0r) buat-\| pe ot Sun aon ee tea UN eaDeR WASH Coe oe Geeipninie SURRY elERGG oe TONIGHT AT £:30, ness houses and $6 for private residences, | @%*ed by Judge Kimball this morning. ciety personages and persons prominent in 0 Matinee Saturday, and after that that a uniform rate of $¢| “Fifty-six years,” was his answer. cd : ik take Ga ce legation | Matinoes 5c. would pay the expenses of maintenance | “Then,” said the judge, “you are not so| ficial life, while neariy every legation | atnoes. and cost of operating. was represented, either by its head or old as you look.” “I know I ain't,” the prisoner added. you any brothers or sisters No, sir.’” ny friends?” wd None.” “Anybody to help you?” “Nobody,” said the old man; “and,” he added, “I ain't got no work and I’ve tried hard to get it.” Fitzpan said: he could do farm work and he wanted a home until the weather gets better. He was sent down for fifteen days. See ae Moses’ Carpet Clearance. Unreasonably small prices. 1ith and F.— Advertisement. See ee Seriously Injured. Charles H. Meeker of No. 807 9th street fell down the steps at the Bijou Theater about 11 o’cleck last night, sustaining se- vere injuries to his head and face. The | first precinct patrol wagon was summoned and Meeker was taken to the Emergency Hospital. He was attended by Dr. Juene- mann, some well-known member. The program presented wus an entertaining one, and the various nambers brought out enthusiastic rounds of applause. Those who took part Proof. Accessible. “In reaching these-figures, which I sug- gest as being thoroughly practicable, and which are easy of proof, I have had in mind charges in force and service rendered in such countries as Denmark, Norway and Sweden, in some of the large cities of which the maximum rate is $12.50 per annum and running down to §6.50 and $7 per annum, and where the service at these popular prices 1s almost.universally used by busi- ness people as well as-at residences of both the wealthy and the middle classes. “I particularly commend Senator Butler's amendment to the District bill, wherein $100,000 is to be appropriated’ and the amount placed in the hands of the District Commissioners, to equip and manage an up-to-date system of telephony, establish ing rates for the same at a price that will be a radical raduction as compared with the existing rates, and at the same time accu- mulate a surplus as a sinking fund, with which to pay back to the government the $100,000. Pays Heavy Tribute. “It should be borne in mind that the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephons Com- Pany is sald to be compelled to pay as a tribute to the parent—ihe American Bell Telephone Company—no less a sum than $72,000 per annum from Washington alona for licenses, franchises, ete. It can casily be seen that this amount in itself would be far more than is required to operate a sys- tem on the most gen2rous scale under such @ careful and cconomical management as the Commissioners of the District of Co- lumbia -would exercise.” Mr. Henry F. Weodard, secretary of the Subscribers’ Telephon? Association, and Treasurer Danenhower of the same organi- zation have received a number cf new rames for the membership roll, and thy fay the association is growing stronger every day. were Miss Boutelle, daughter of Represen- who_ rendered Miss Vir- tative Boutelie of Maine, piano solos in excellent style; Presenting His Beautiful Kaleidoscopic Prodag tion of Magic, Mirth, Mystery and Mimicry. WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 7, Mr. Herbert Kelcey Miss Effie Shannon and Company. including MR. WM. J. LE MOYNE AND MRS. SARA o LL LE MOYNE Will Present a New Play, The Moth and the Fiame, BY CLYDE FITCH, Bs An Elaborate Scenic and Costume Produc Seats now on sale. mb3-38tf Royal Stronger ‘and Purer. ‘HE published official re- ports show the Royal Baking Powder to be a pure, healthful preparation, absolutely free from alum orany adulterant, greatly strongerin leavening gas than any other baking powder. Consumers should not let this valuable information, official and unprejudiced, go unheeded. EW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening and Saturday Matinee. EDW.E RICE’S rRovcen Of the latest London and New York Novelty, direct from the Herald Square Theater, after its run of 175 nights, The French Maid, With the New York cast, scenery and other accets sories, enlarged orchestra and chorus. *Tbank You, Very Kind) en Reliable Coal, $4.50 per ton. Chestnut No. 2 at the above price. One dollar saved. J. Maury Dove, cor. 2ist & I, 1206 H, 1626 M n.w. and 13th & D s.w. —Advertisement. Sea Explosion of a Lamp. There was a fire in the house cf Edmond Fehlberg, No. 15: h street, about 6:30 o'clock yesterday, caused by the explosion of a coal oil lamp. Mr. Fehlberg in at- tempting to extinguish the flames was se- verely burned on the right arm and hand. Not much damage was done to the prop- erty. __AMUSEMENTS. TONIGHT * 8:15— FAREWELL RECITAL MR. AND MRS. GEORG NEXT WEEK-—SEATS NOW 8! ENJOY YOURSELVES AND SE! Direct from MAY tare IRWIN, <s ———-__. Local Art Ccnnoisseurs Interested. Last week! Auction sale of the Everett In the Merriest Hit of the Season, Ceatly art treasures at a trectie: of oe THE SWELL MISS FITZWELL, Rete Universalist Church, at —s Grand Purim Ball. PRICES... LL THIS WEEK. Seatn at E. F. Droop & Sons’ The Jewish feast of Purim will be made the occasion of a grand masquerade Purim ball, given under the auspices of the Young Pecple’s Temple Association, Tuesday, March 8, at National Rifles’ Hall. This organization is pledged to raise funds fer the interior decorations of the new tem- » Tuesday. Thu and Saturday, Mats., Monday, day, Thursday KNIGKERBOGKERS. An Organization of Supreme Vaudeville and Buty esque Stars. EVERYTHING NEW. HUM Ors Whether itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, crusted, imply or blotchy, whether simple, scrofulous or reditary, from infancy. to age, speedily cured by warm baths with CUTICURA SOAP, gentle anoint- ings with CUTICURA (ointment); ‘the great skin cure, and mild doses of CUTICURA RESOLVENT, greatest of blood purifiers and humor cures. Columbia, TONIGHT AT 8:15. MATINEE SATURDAY. lr. and lirs. Russ Whytal In the Romantic Drama by Mr. Whytal, Mohler, second vice president; Mr. Rose, third vice president; Mr. E. K. Lun- dy, fourth vice president; Mr. Lee Parkin- son, secretary; Mr. Herbert Smith, treas- urer. This is said to be the largest class S the history of Wood's Commercial Col- lege. ecmpetition for the valuable prizes offered, and the extensive preparations which have been made, including an orchestra of thirty Pieces, the ball promises to be an un- usually” brilliant one, both for dancers and spectators, if CVSCD (Witicur Ia sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Props., Boston. “How to Cure ‘Every Blood Humor,’ free. FACE RUMORS ccea'ty comcuns soar CITY ITEMS. The Two Dollar Spring Hats for 9Sc. at C. Auerbach, 7 & H, are all right. Light and dark, stiff and soft. So are the ——~—___ Potomac Shad. The finest ever seen on this market. More- land & Co., Center market. The shad ar- riving on this market now are the best seen for many years. Extra large roes. Choice white perch, new salmon and live lobsters, Fair prices. Prompt delivery. Telephone $44. Moreland Co., Center market.—Advt. America’s Greatest Light Sait and Derby Hat. Report was made to the police last night. FAIR VIRGINIA. Next Week—CLARA MORRIS AND VAUDE- VILLE COMPANY. EXTRA—Friday Afternocn, at 4:15, Chicago Orchestra. MARCH 4. THEODORE —. ple, now in process of erection. FOR — Weex, MISS MEW YORK, JR. aplasne maser alread oaieaieg oe ieee pe | A ee eee = the TREE PUBLIC LSCTURES * Under auspices of tl jurchmen’s League the District of Columbia, LENT AT 8 P.x. * Trinity Church, March ® X. GUERRY. MLA. ¥ rch, Mar.165, ev. W. : and Literature.”’ St.Paul's Chui cor ae, RICHARD P. WIELIAMS. “Christ and * Pro-Cath of St. Mark, Rt. Rev. A. N. LITTLEJOHN, D.D. “Christ and Grecds,* Church of the Epiphany, March , Rev. GEO. WILLIAMSON SMITH, D.D. te93-thenfe24-law5St LECTURE BY that Mrs. William D. Paine of 638 East Capitol street had lost her pocket book, which contained $9. The pocket book was lost in front of Mrs. Paine’s house, and the police were informed that it was pick- ed = by @ young colored man wearing ies it sult of clothes and a light derby Mrs. Catlin’s Appeni Mrs. M. E. Catlin, superintendent of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, has during the past several days addressed a number of open letters to business men calliug their attention to the bill now in the hands of the District committee “To further protect the first day of the week.” She asks that they send a petition favor- ing the passage of the bill to the chairman of the committee having it in charge, ——>——_ . Motion for New Trial. Judge Bradley, in Criminal Court No. 2, will tomorrow hear arguments of counsel in connection with the motion for a new trial filed in the case of William M. Stroth- er, recently convicted of 15th of last October, $8 Saxony Wool Jackets and Sweaters for 98c. Bo are the Loly fine 25e. icon oats for 6c. are Silk Scarfs for 10c., and the 80c. Scarfs for 15c. So are the 25c. | SEATS NOW ON SALE. extra fine seamless Socks for 10c. and the CH HG, Ge Game fr erin veo THOMAS CONCERT. Soloist, YSAYE. mhb3-40d [Medicine Greatest, because Hood's Sarsaparilla in cases of Dyspepsia has a touch lke magic, which just hits the spot, brings ef to the sufferer, and gives tcne and ———».___ Amusemer WASHINGTON PHILA. Strength to tbe stomach as no other $| Case of “Diamond” and Anna Held’ Ed. F. Guzman, Picket Otice,, Paris, 3 Pa. R. re medicine does. jeture for $1.25. Tine’ on HOUSE. seg . COULD NOT EAT WITHOUT PAIN. Both the ladies and men are Se GBsnD OPERA ue AN & Mi a. a Va- “I was a great sufferer from dyspepsia, Lake iG nena ome Pena. 1 ing. Rader en Me = ~ets sold by ail steamship and no one camirealize how I felt after 2 : Matinees Wi a p lines. Direct from N HEN! Big Modern Minstrels, Monae by the Emgeay ip cinee Mintle, Also sparkll ‘To mcre quickly introduce it we are giving @ handsomely embossed picture of Anna Held—17x23—with every order. 24 bottles in case for $1.25. Write or ’phone 222. Na- tional Capital Brewing Co. D,18th & 14th s.e, sole ‘Two Cans Red Salmon for 25c. Burbank Potatoes, 89c. bu. Toma! See dos. Cal Fruits—Imported - 3 cans for G0. Tomato Soup, 10c. JAS. D. DONNELLY, 14th and L See Bivatrico reseed it W. P. VAN WICKLE, 1225 Pa. ave. Nortelk & Y/eshington Steamboat Co. for Fortress ews and all i i ie Hi 8 H i