Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1898, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Mu: Widow Jones.” Columbia Theater.—Clara Morris and High-class Vaudeville. Grand Opera House.—‘‘Tennessee’s Pard- ner.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—“Miss New York, jr.” Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. Herbert Kelcey and Miss Effie Shannon in “The Moth and the Flame.” New National Theater.—May Irwin in “The Swell Miss Fitzwell.” Willard Hall.—Lumiere’s Cinematographe. gee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. —Flo Irwin in “The Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and frtermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. F Steamer Washington for Norfoik and For- tress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a. m. Trains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a. m. to 8p. m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 &. m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p. m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer every half hour and Falls Church hourly from 8:30 a. m. to 10:40 p.m. —_—__—_ “SPRINKLED WITH ROSY LIGHT.” Our factory is—every night—from our huge electric light sign. It reminds folks that we re-make mattresses—upholster and re-cover furniture. Stumph Bedding Co., 7th & K. MORE THAN 1,000,000 BARRELS of Pabst famous Milwaukee Beer was brewed and sold during 1897. It's sale in- creases at about the rate of 50,00) barrels annually. Speaks volumes for its supertor- ity. PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure Sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. c. D. KENNY. Se .Auerbach’s Bargain Bulletin inCity Items. CITY AND DISTRICT. ———— PROPOSED ENDOWMENT. Movement to Create Permanent Fund for Epiphany Parish, Efforts are being made to endow the Protestant Episcopal parish of the Epiph- any. The reason for this, as stated by those ir authority, is that the Church of the Epiphany may become financially weakened by the movement of the perma- nent population northward and westward and by the building of new churches in the newer parts of the city. The vestry of the church feel an obligation resting upon them, it is said, of making provision for that event, should it come, so that the werk now being conducted by the church may be continued and enlarged as the city increases in population. In order to bring about the desired result a number of the ieading members of the church have asso- ciated themselves together for the purpose of creating an endowment fund for the parish by contributions or legacies, or both. Among the prominent people inter- esced in this are Gen. James Longstreet, Messrs. Louis J. Davis, George Truesdell, ‘amuel Maddox, Henry D. Fry, W. W. An- derson, Orren G. Staples, Rev. Dr. Me- Kim, Henry B. Noble, John T. Armes, General John G. Parke and a number of ladies. Since 1890 the members of the parish, it is said, have raised a large sum of money for various church enterprises. The most recent was in 1805, when they made a con- tribution of about $13,000 for the endow- ment of the diocese of Washington. In 1890 they raised $17,000 for a lot for the future mission house and chapel in South Wash- ington. The same year the church was im- proved and remodeled at a cost of $30,000. The following year they built the mission house, at a cost of $15,000, and the same year placed a window in the church, at a cost of $4,000. In 1892 the mission chapel was built, at a cost, inciuding furniture, of about $20,000. In‘ addition to all this the church home has been liberally en- dowed. —__«—— Five and One-Half Hours to Old Point Comfort. All rail, via Pennsylvania R. R., Rich- mond and the C. and O. route, beginning ebruary 22. Leave Washington T1esday , ursdays 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. cea eee For the Maine Sufferers. The board of governors beg to announce that a musicale will be given at the Chevy Chase Club Saturday afternoon, March 13, from 3 until 6 o'clock, for the benefit of the families of the victims of the Maine disaster. A number of ladies and gentle- men have kindly consented to sing, and in- rumental music will be rendered by the Marine Ban through the permission of Colonel Heywood, United States marine cerps, and a lawn concert by the Sixth United tes Cavalry Band, through the fermission of Colonel Sumner, United tes army, commanding at Fort Myer. very effort is being made to insure an ie and successful entertainment to realize as large a sum as possi- for those afflicted by the terrible mi: that befell this country in the loss ep Main ets for the musicale may be pro- cured at the Metropolitan, Army and Navy Cosmos, Century and Chevy Chase club: er upon written application to the hous ecmmittee, Chevy Chase Club, or Mr. Wm. opolitan Club. The price McKinley, Mrs. Ho- . Reed, Mrs. John Sher- |. Gege, Mrs. R. A. Alger, iggs, Mrs. James A. ry John D. Long, Mrs. Cornelius N. Mrs. Chas. foulke, Mrs. Jos. K. Chas. J. E Mrs. F. L. . Geo. 2 Jouett, Mr: rs. F. M. Ramsay, Mrs . Mrs. A. W. Weaver, Mrs. Mrs. R. R. Hitt, Mrs. N. Bates, Mrs. A. C. Barney, ardman, Mrs. J. Addison iach, Mrs. Grant. > Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. R. N. Stem > Building Association Officers, A meeting of the stockholders of the sville Building Association was held at Mechanics’ Hall. The following officers were chosen: Dr. Charles president; Mr. George Mish © president; Mr. E. N. Waters, Mr. R. E. White, treasurer. The ed officers, together with Messrs. asch, Charies H. Welch, Charles Leannarda, Wallace A. Bartlett, form directory. Mr. C. A. M. Wells was re- @iccted attorney for the association. > Doctors agree that Malt-Nutrine is in- valuable for the nourishing of convales- €cnts. Malt-Nutrine fs prepared by the famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing Associa- tion, which fact guarantees the purity, ex- eelience and merit claimed for it.—Advt. oe Library Association Meeting. At the meeting of the Library Associa- n of Washington last evening at Colum- bian University Mr. J. C. M. Hansen read @ paper on “The Catalogue of the Biblio- theeue Nationale.” The second paper, by Miss K. A. Gallzher, treated of the prepa- Fation of a library check list. prasebie rabies Gude"s Violets Are Surpnas' Fresh, fragrant, beautiful. 1224 F.—Advt. w Divorce Granted for Drunkenness. Judge Hagner, in Equity Court No. 2, has signed a decree granting Louise O'Connor a divorce from Isadore R. O'Connor be- cause of habitual drunkenness on the part of the latter. Mrs. O'Connor is also given the custody of the two children of ‘couple. = DEATH DUE TO POISON \ Deputy Coroner's Report of Antopsy Per- formed This Morning. Aged Colored Woman the Victim— Other Persons Made Il—Investi- gation in Progress. Miss Ann Bean, colored, whose age is giv- en as ninety-six years, ¢led yesterday after- noon at the home of Mrs. Harriet Ferguson, No. 422 5th street southeast, after an ill- ness of about five hours. Mrs. Ferguson and her two sons, Robert and Peter, were made ill in some unexplained way, and there is an investigation being made to as- certain the cause of the trouble. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook made an au- topsy this morning on the body of the dead woman and found in the stomach traces of an acute irritant poison, perhaps arsenic. The contents of the stomach, as well as some milk and coffee of which the woman had partaken, will be subjected to a chem- ical analysis by Professor Hird of the health department. Until this is done the exact cause of the death of Miss Bean afd of the illness of the three members of the Ferguson family will not be definitely de- termined. It was feared Mrs. Ferguson and her son Peter would die, but it proved that the son was only slightly sick and did not have to leave his work. Miss Bean, who was born in Maryland, had lived in this city for more than fifty years, and during recent years was cared for by the Fergusons, who are distant rel- atives. Yesterday morning at breakfast she partook of some oatmeal and milk and a cup of coffee, while Mrs. Ferguson ate several crackers and drank a cup of coffee. Her two sons also drank coffee and some milk that had been bought the night be- fore was put in the coffee. It is believed by members of the family, as well as by the attending physician, that the poison, if poison were the cause, was in the milk. he The Symptoms Manifested. Miss Bean was attacked with a spell of vomiting, accompanied by severe pains, and soon afterward the Fergusons were sim- ilarly affected. When Miss Bean's condi- tion became so serious Dr. Wilder was sent for, and he called in Dr. Hazen in consul- tation. They were satisfied the woman was suffering from a dose of poison, but the deadly stuff had taken so deep a hold on the patient that medicine was of no avail. Then the doctors turned their attention to the Fergusons and succeeded in saving their lives. This afternoon Mrs. Ferguson and her son Peter were still confined to their beds, but the physicians thought they were out of danger. The Coroner Summoned. Secon after Miss Bean’s death Coroner Carr was summoned to the house, and h3 Girected that the body be removed to the morgue in order that an autopsy might be held. He also took samples of the milk and coffee. This morning D2puty Coroner Glazebrook made the autopsy as stated. 1t was not until the result of the au- topsy had been made known that the pres- ence in the food of arsenic er other poison was 2ven suspected. The milk, as already stated, had been bought the night before. ‘The same evening a daughter of Mrs. Fer- guson used some of it in ccoking corn, but probody was made sick. The milk was poured from a pitcher to a tin can and left in th2 refrigerator in the yard until morn- ing, when it was used. Miss Ferguson, speaking to a Star re- porter today, said she had no idea that the poison had been put in the milk with murderous intent, for, so far as she knew, there was nobody living who had any iil- will toward the family. It is probable that the coroner will hold an inquest when the result of the analysis is made known. ee THE CORCORAN ESTATE. Property Transferred to Control of the Heirs. A decd has been placed on record by which William Ccrcoran Hill and Thomas Hitchcock, trustees of the estate of the late W. W. Corcoran, transfer to W. C. Eustis, Geo. P. Ecstis and Mrs. Louise E. Hitchcock the real estate owned by the late Mr. Corcoran in this District, and the interest in the estate of which he died seized. This action was taken in accordance with the will of Mr. Corcoran, who left practi- cally his entire estate to two trustees in trust for a period of ten years. The will provided that upon the expiration of this period, which occurred the latter part of last month, the property thus controlled by the trustees should be conveyed to the heirs as tenants in common. By the deel above referred te the trustees have now complied with the wishes of the decedent. and the title to a good deal of real estate in various parts of the District is vested in the heirs. It is estimated the value of the estate is between three and four millions cf dol- lars. There is quite a number of separate pieces in various parts of the city and be- yond the city limits, of which the most notable are the following: The Corcoran building, Pennsylvania avenue and 15th street; the Arlington Hotel, Vermont ave- nue and H street: the residence, Connect!- cut avenue and H street, occupied for so many years by Mr. Corcoran; the house adjoining on H street, where Secretary La- mont lived during the last administration. The estate also owns the property adjoining the building oceupied by the Riggs Na- tional Bank. At the time of Mr. Corcoran’s death the entire plece of property, includ- ing the bank building, with frontages on the avenue and 15th street, was owned in common by Mr. Corcoran and the heirs of the late George W. Riggs. A few years ago, however, a division was effected, the Riggs estate taking the bank building and the Corcoran estate the property on each side. The heirs are now in the city, and, it is understood, it is the purpose to make a division of the property and place the titlo to the various pieces in the individual heirs, according to the terms of such agree- ment. Both of the trustees named in the will, Anthony Hyde and Charles M. Matthews, died several years ago. The former, who was for many years Mr. Corcoran’s confi- dential secretary and business assistant, Passed away not long after the death of Mr. Corcoran. In his place Mr. William Cercoran Hill, a nephew of the testator, was appointed, as requested in the will in the event of the death of either of the trustees. ed REQUIRED TO ANSWER. Two Men Arraigned in Court Sus- pected of Evil Doing. J. Merton Stewart and George Miller, who were arrested Saturday by Detectives Hartigan and Horne of the sixth precinct, were given a hearing in the Police Court yesterday as alleged suspicious characters. Stewart, it was shown, had been in pris- on in Beltimore, where he was pardoned in 1895. He was also arrested in this city several years ago, but was released. Mil- ler is a stranger to the officers, and was arrested because of the company in which he was found. He told Judge Kimball he came here to see Representative Bartholdt of St. Louis, who has charge of a claim for iis (Miller's) mother. Stewart denied that he was here for an unlawful purpose. He was sentenced to the farm for three months and on his way back to the cell room he used some pro- fanity, for which an additional penalty of 0, or thirty days, was imposed. Miller’s case was continued, and the court sent for Representative Bartholdt to give evidence in his behalf. Later in the day the representative appeared in court, but failed to recognize Miller, who was then sent down for thirty days. —— a I. 0. M. Grand Lodge., Messrs. C. A. M. Wells, George N. Wal- ker and Howard O. Emmons, committee on arrangements for the entertainment of the members of the Grand Lodge of Mary- land, I. O. M., which meets in Hyattsville March 21, have secured accommodations for 100 guests. The main question to be consibered. $b the meaithg se-tie aeees Ledge will be in regard to an endowment or funeral tion of superior fund. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, -MARCH 10, 1898-12 PAGES. AMEND THE BILL, — Changes Suggested by Commissioners in Belt Railway Legislation. ‘The District Commissioners today sub- mitted to Chairman Babcock of the House District committee a report on House Dill 841, “To define the rights of purchasers of the Balt railway, and for other purposes.” The Commissioners recommended striking from the bill the words: “and the right to acquire, by purchase or lease, the property ard franchises of any other corporation operating a strzet railroad within the Dis- trict cf Columbia.” It is not believed by the Commissioners to be advisable to grant any definite authority for the consolidation of street railway companies. Lhey think this clause, if allowed to remain, would authoriz> the gradual consolidation of other street car lines now,or hereafter to be, char- tered by Congress, and they say if it is deemed proper to allow the consolidation of certain lines, they believe such authority shculd be specific in each case. Referring to line 5V of the bill, where it ig stated that the underground electric system is to b3 put in upon the entire line of the Belt railway, ‘‘as now constructed,” the Commissioners recommend that the Phrase quoted be stricken out, as it would, in their opinion, operate to prevent any slight modification of tha route or other minor changes which could be made great- ly to the interest of the public. To give authority for such changes, the Cominis- sioners recommend that the following be added at the end of line 53: “And said Commissioners are hereby authorized to require suca slight changes of route or widening of streets as may be necessary to afford full and fre2 driveways along the streets occupied by said railway, the entire expense of suci widening of streets and all expens2s incident thereto to be borne by said ratiway company.” Calling attention to the fact that the bill provides no penalty in the event that the purchaser of the Beit Railway Company fails to put in an undargeound system simi- lar to that used by the Metropolitan Rail- road Company, the Commissioners recom- mend that the following section be in- serted: “Section 2. That on and after one year from the purchase of th2 Belt railway, as authorized by this act, the purchaser there- of shall pay to the District of Columbia, in addition to all other taxes now required to be paid by said Belt Railway Company, an annual tax of $500 for each and every car operated by horses on said Beit railway.” The Commissioners also recommend that the following sections be added: “Section 3. That the company or corpora- tion installing an underground electric sys- tem under authority of this act shall de- pesit such sum or sums as the Commis- sion2rs may require to cover-the cost of District inspection and the costs of changes to public works in the streets. “Section 4. That unless the authority hereby conferred is made use of within one year from the dat? hereof, is uct shall be null and void," and that secilon two be changed to section tive. With these amendments the Commission- ers state they see no objection to th> pas- sage of the Dill a TO REVIVE THE GRADE. Movement to Make Maj. Gen. Miles a Lieutenant General. The movement in favor of reviving the grade of lMeutenant general of the United States army, which has been agitated for several years, recelved additional impetus at the meeting of the Second Army Corps Association held last night at the Shore- ham. Gen. M. I. Ludington presided, with Capt. W. P. Seville as secretary. The com- mittee created to see the committees on military affairs of the Senate and House in relation to the bill providing for the revival of the rank reported very favora- ble progress and that it was expected the Measure would be favorably considered in the early future. Mr. John Joy Edson and Capt. H. C. Kirk were added to the com- mittee. In consequence of the report reso- lutions were presented reciting the efforts that had been made to prevail upon Con- gress to revive the grade of lieutenant general, declaring that experience and knowledge of army organization taught that the efficiency of the army would be promoted by it and heartily indorsing the joint resolution introduced by Representa- tive D. B. Henderson for the purpose, be- cause it would not only create a rank and grade commensurate with the present or- Ganization of the army, but also recognize and provide for the distinguished services of the officer attaining that rank. The resolutions were adopted with much en- thusiasm. The sixth annual banquet of the asso- ciation will be heid March 15 at the Shore- ham. —— RESPOND AT ONCE. Veterans Apply for Enrollment First Regiment. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The printer's ink was not dry upon the Paper containing my letter of yesterday, proposing the organization of a regiment of infantry to be tendered to the Presi- dent in defense of the national honor, to be composed of veterans of the “regular army,” the National Guard, sons of Union and confederate veterans, and others, be- fore young, able-bodied ex-soldiers of the regular army and others were asking to have thelr names enrolled, not waiting even to read the letter to the end. It has been said that there are companies of the District National Guard anxious to be en- rolled as companies. If so, let them be re- ported. The letter was written to ascer- tain wkat could be done in that line, and the proposition is flexible. We propose to support the President and his administra- tion, as well as the Congress of the United States, without regard to parties, and hold ourselves in readiness to fight for the stars and stripes—‘Old Glory"—in case of neces- sity, and, if need be, die for them. I wish all could have seen the face of the President yesterday when I touched his arm as he came from his box at the Na- tional Theater after the magnificent co cert by “The Women’s String Orchestri of New York, given by the ladies’ relief committee, of which Mrs. Long, wife of the Secretary, is president, for the relief of the widows and orphans of sailors and ma- rines lost in the disaster to the U. tle ship Maine. I said to him are all with you, Mr. President. brightened, and he replied: “I know they are, and thank them for it.” As the boys say, “He’s all right” and his heart is in the right place. War is terrible, and it is to be hoped there will be none, but if there is the more recent veterans of the regular army and the National Guard, as well as the sons of ex-Union and confederate veterans, will be seen pressing to the front to secure place in the ranks to serve Uncle Sam. It has been said that the spirit of '76, of 1812 and 1861 has passed from us, but I believe there is as much patriotism in American blood as ever there was, and that our army and navy will do credit to the republic if there should be war. In this connection let me suggest to the citizens of Washington that immediately after the report of the naval court of in- quiry as to the cause of the explosion of the mine that wrecked the battle ship Maine and sent 238 gallant souls into eter- nity, has been made public every one hay- ing a flagstaff upon his residence or place of business should cause the stars and ate oe Glory’—to be placed at the I request the assistance of every one toward the speedy organization of the na- tional regiment, the “McKinley Legion” or “First United States Volunteers.” WILLIAM HOWARD MILLS, Late Captain 14th Infantry and Brevet ajor, U. 8. A. ree oamegeeneres Delegates and Alternates Elected. The following members of Washington Mast2r Plumbers’ Association were elected Tuesday night as delegates and alternates to the annual convention of the National Alternates—D. J. Mi A. 8. Dent, John Gaghan. 1 For Your = Child. THE VIRGINIA CONFERENCE Falls Oburch. Called to Order#Toaay at 9 O'Clock by Bishop Goedseil—The Stand- ing Committees. The Virginia annualmconference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened at Falls Church at 9uo’clock in regular ses- ston, Bishop D. W. Goodsell presiding. Prayer was offered by ‘Rev. Dr. Smith of New York. Assisted by the presiding elders present Bishop Goodsell adminis- tered the sacrament of the Lord’s supper, and afterward delivered an address of greeting to the conference. Most of the members of the conference answered to their names when roll was called. Rev. Dr. W. A. Spencer, corre- sponding secretary of the board of church extension of Philadelphia, and kev. Dr. Smith of New York were introduced to the conference, The election of officers of the conference was held, resulting as follows: Rev. U. 8. A. Heavener, secretary; Rev. 8. A. Ball, statistical secretary; Rev. A. R. Snedegar, treasurer. ‘The conference decided by vote to meet daily at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 12 o'clock, the first half hour of each session to be de- voted to religious exercises. Standing Committees Appointed. The presiding elders present were author- ized to nomirate standing committees, and subsequently made the following report, which wes adopted: Mission fund—Revs.W. F. Shepard, chair- man; J. D. Mays, M. N. Davenport and R. L._ Leslie. Church extersion—Revs. A, M. Chappell, chairman; J. P. Feltner, J. E. Allender and J._F. Giles. Periodicals—Revs. M. W. Atkinson, chair- man; E. W. Feltner, M. N. Davenport and R. L. Leslie. Freediran’s ald and southern education— Revs. Robert Chew, chairman; R. H. Clarke, A. M. Chappelle, J. F. Giles. Education—Revs. W. A. Lytle, chairman; Cc. M. Fultz, C. W. Ball, W. V. Elliott. Sunday School Union—Revs. T. C. Jordan, chairman; Jesper Sage, G. P. Hannah, R. L. Leslie. Tract Society—Revs. L. B. Bowers, A. N. Munday, J. F. Giles, To audit presiding elders’ accounts—Revs. A. M. Chapelle, chairman; R. R. Little, J. P. Feltaer, R. L. Lestie. Temperance—Rey. J. E. Allender, chair- man; W. A. Lytle, G. W. Stallings, W. V. Elliott. State of the church—Revs. L. I. Mc- Dougie, chairman; M. N. Davenport, W. W. Atkinson, J. F. Giles. Conference stewards—Revs. A. N. Mun- day, chairman; W. A. Lytle, C. M. Fultz, W. V. Elliott. Conference relations—Revs. W. F. Shep- ard, chairman; W. A. Sharp, A. M. Chap- pell, R. L. Leslie. District conference ‘minutes.—Revs, J. B. Mays, chairman; Jasper Sage, E. W. Filt- ner, J. F. Giles. Public worship—Revs. 8. A. Ball and U. S.A. Havener. Mission appointments—The presiding eld- ers present. Postmaster—Rev. @. W. Stallings. To collect book concern accounts—Rey. C. W. Ball. Memoirs—Revs. R..R. Little and M. A. Sharp. District missionary. sceretaries—Revs. W. F. Shepard, W. A. Shasp, A. M. Chappell and W. V. Elliott. Routine Proceedings. ‘The presiding elders swere appointed a committee on expenses pf the general con- ference. Addr2sses were made by Rev. Dr. Spencer of Philadelphia and Kev. Dr. Smith of New Yorkon ehurch extension. At 11 o'clock the conference missionary sermon was preached by Rey. W. 8. Sh2p- ard of Old Point, Va. The conference then sadjourned until 2 o'clock today. Missionary exercises were held last night in the church, over whieh Rey. A. J. Porter presided. An address ‘was delivered by Rev. Dr. Smith.of New York, which was followed by the conference'reception, Rev. 8. A. Ball in charg>. Mr. J. M. Thorne, representing the laymen of the local church, and Rey. U. S. A. Heavener, on the part of the ministers, each delivered an aédress cf welcome, which was respondned to by Revs. A. J. Porter and W. i. Shep- herd in behalf of the conference. Rev. Mr. Porter is styled the “father of the con- ferenc,” having been in the work: in Vir- ginia for thirty-eight years. —— BOXES WITHOUT KEYS. Suggestion for Posting on Notice to the Public. Commissioner Wight today requested Mr. Miles, the superintendent of the District telegraph and telephone system, to give him the number of fire alarm boxes now without keys in the doors. Mr. Wight also asked to be informed as to the probable cost for placing signs on each box without a key in the door indicating to the public where a key could be found, and what pro- portion of such cost, if any, his (Miles’) department could pay for such signs. The action of Mr. Wight was taken be- cause of a suggestion recently made by Mr. Fred. S. Newman to the effect that the general public is unaware of the places where keys to fire alarm boxes are kept, and suggested the idea of posting the no- tice. If it is possible to do this with the limited funds available it is understood that Mr. Newman's suggestion will be car- ried out. Each —— Dr. Hamlin’s Theme. The various theories of the inspiration of the Bible were the theme of @ lecture de- lvered by Rev. Dr. Hamlin yesterday afternoon at the Church of the Covenant. It was the second in the series of lectures in the Bible which are being given Wed- nesday afterncons during Lent. ————— Electric Company Incorporated. Articles incorporating the Capital Electric Corstruction and Power Company have been placed on record. The trustees named are George P. Phillips, William W. Wal- ker, Robert P. Murphy and Hal P. Hill. Spring Medicine A Good Blood Purifier a Necessity .Now. HOOD'S SARSAPARILHA UNEQUALED FOR MAKING RICHURED BLOOD. ‘The necessity forctaking a good Spring Medicine to purify the blood and build up the system is basedupom:natural and un- avoidable carses. In cold weather there has been less perspiratien and impurities have vot passed outi#f the system as they should. Food has consisted largely of rich, fatty substances, aad there has been less opportunity for outdeor exercise. ‘Ihe re- sult is, the blood istdcaded with impurities and these wust bempremptly expelled or health will be eudapgered. Hood's Sarsa- Parilla is the best SpringMedicine because 4t fs the best bloodzpurifer and tonic. ‘thoroughly purifies tthe ®lood and gives vigor and vitality. Remember, Hood’s **52-... Is America’s Greatest Medicine, $1; six for $5. Hood's Pills #2 23 dentectper GRAND LARCENY CHARGED. OPINIONS HANDED DOWN. Frederick Stuhman Accused of Ape} Court of Appeals Afirms Two Lower propriating The detectives are looking for a young man named Frederick Stuhman, Whom they want to answer a charge of grand lar- ceny. The amount involved is $350, and the man who makes the charge is Ernest Schmidt, who keeps a grocery store at No. 1631 Corcoran street. He alleges that he gave Stuhman the money to put in bank *|for him, which, the grocer says, he failed to do. Stuhman was employed as the driver of @ bakery wagon and Mr. Schmidt was one of his customers. The latter spoke to Stuhman of the money, which he said he Was going to put in bank, and the driver, he says, volunteered to make the deposit for him. He turned over the amount of money stated. Tuesday he expected to see Stuhman, who he supposed would return his bank book, but the young man failed to call at the store. Finding that no deposit had been made, he called on the police, and made the charge. Detective Weedon has the case and is looking for the missing driver. Last night Detective Weedon was told that Stuh- man had started for the Klondike gold fields, but no definite tidings of the fugi- tive have yet been received. —_.—_ RECEIVE MAXIMUM SENTENCE. French Couple Sent to Workhouse for Six Months. Joseph Benjamin Allard and Louise Y. Arbetise, the young French couple arrest- ed here several days ago by Detectives Hartigar. end Horne of the sixth police precinct, were taken into court yesterday to answer a charge of being suspicious characters. The young woman was well dressed, but her male companion did not appear to have been so careful about his Personal appearance. Allard claimed that he gets remittances from Paris, and admitted that he had liv- ed with the woman, and that they were married. Louise also made a statement, Sergt. Lombardy acting as interpreter. Judge Kimball said tne case called for the maximum peralty, and sentenced them to give bond in the sum of $200 or go down on the farm for six months. —_—__ Maine Monument Fund. There is every indication that the Colum- bia Theater will be crowded to the v: doors tomorrow afternoon on the occasion of the great vaudeville performance for the benefit of the Maine memorial fund. From th2 very moment when the sale of resery- ed seats was begun yesterday morning there has been a steady demand for tickets, and it 1s more than likely that the legend of “standing room only” will be se2n in the lobby of the house even before the per- formance begins. This circumstance, how- ever, is not remarkable when one consid2rs the unusually brilliant list of attractions that are offered by the committee having the matter in charge. Clara Morris ani her company of artists, including Richard Harlow2; May Irwin, the inimitable; Flo Irwin, her talented sister, and Walter Hawley, Homer Davenport, the famous caricaturist; the leading artists of the “Miss New York Jr. company, the cele- biaied quart2t of the “Tennessee's Part- ner” company, Leo Wheat and a host of other talented local performers, make up an aggregation of entertainers such as ever before has be2n s2en together on any stage in this city. Manager Luckett of the Columbia and Mr. Ed B. Hay, the secretary of the local committee, have been indefat- igabl> in their endeavors to perfect a tnor- oughly enjoyable program, and it is safe to predict that the result will show that they have been eminently successful. As for the concert to be given for the same purpos> at the Grand Opera House Sunday nignt, it is no exaggeration to as- sert that it will rank among the very best ever presented to a Washington audience. The forces contributing to it have been s3- lected _from among the very best in the city. The Marine Band, under its new Jeader, Prof. W. H. Santelmana, who will make his public d2but in this capacity, will be heard in three beautiful numbers; the National Guard Brigade Band will ‘play twice, and its many friends predict for it an artistic triumph, and the Madrid Man- dolin, Banjo and Guitar Club will render some of the choicest selzctions from its repertoire. The songs of the fatherland will be sung by the Saengerbund, the Ger- mania Maennerchor and the Arion, and th> mere announcement will be sufficient io bring our German friends out in force. Then there is a brilliant constellation of soloists, both vocal and instrumental. Of the lutter there will be Mr, Henry Jaeger, who, upon this occasion, will use his mag- nificent golden flute, a superb, sweet-toned instrument; Mr. Sol. Minster, jr., the fa- vorite violinist, and Mr. Arthur D. Mayo, the accomplished pianist. Of singers ther2 will be Mrs. Kittie Thompson-Berry, Miss Blanche E. Muir, Mr. W. D. McFarland and Mr, Otto Luebkert, and Mr. Henry Xander will play a number of the accompaniments. The program is rich in classical and popu- lar numbers. The sal2 of reserved seats opened this morning, and the incessant applications for them ail day give promise that the seating capacity of the large auditorium wiil be taxed to its fullest capacity. TCHING _ &K SEASE , gentle application: (olrtment), and full doses of CUTICURA RESOL- VENT, greatest of blood purifiers and humor cures. Witicura Is sold throughout the world. CHEM. CORP., Sole Pro >How to Cure Itchin; RED, ROUGH Sou cenit ty CITY ITEMS. Big Falling Off of German Beer Ex- ported to This Country. According to report of the United States custom house, German beer exports which were valued at $6,000,000 a few years ago have decreased to half that amount. By using imported hops American brewers can now make as fine beer assis known to the world. “Diamond” beer brewed by the National Capital Brewing Co. is made of Bohemian Hops, personally selected in Germany last summer at an advance of 12%c. per pound over the market price in the United States. ’Phone 222 for case of “Diamond,” and judge for yourself if it is not the equal of finest imported beers. 1t pandas eae it C. Auerbach’s Bargain Bulletin, 7 & H Fine 4-ply Linen Collars, 25c. quality, 6c.; 25c. Seamless Socks, 10c.; $2 Spring Hats, 98c.; We. Golf Caps, 19c.; Neckwear, lic.; 25c. Neckwear, 10c.; New $40 Sewing Machines, $17.50; New $70 Auto- matic Machines, $35. Any Domestic Pat- tern in the house, 5c. s it poate LETS Burbank Potatoes, 89c. Bushel. “Nanticoke” Tomatoes, 98c. doz. cans. 8 cans finest Cal. Fruits, 50c. 2 cans Salmon, 25c. Vienna Sausage, lic, tin. $1 Private Stcck Whisky, 75c. qt. Donnelly, 14th and I. + —__—_— 2 Send Postal With Your Name and address to C. Auerbach, 7 & H, and Month- ly Fashion Sheet will be mailed to you regular; free. mhi10-3t Court Judgments. The Court of Appeals late yesterday afterncon, in an opinion written by Mr. Chief Justice Alvey, affirmed the judgment of the lower court in the case of Lewis C. Main and Mollie M. Main, appellants, against Frederick G. Aukam. The case was before the Court of Appeals twice. The first time the judgment was reversed because of error that existed in the ad- mission of certain evidence. The second trial resulted in a verdict against the de- fendants. An appeal was thereupon taken, the admission of certain evifence being @:sputed. The action was one in assump- sit to recover money paid by Aukam to the defendants. It was alleged that Au- kam was induced to spend his money by fraudulent representations. Judgment of the lower court in the case of Johanna Quirk against William W. Sie- bert was also affirmed. The original bill in this case was filed by Johanna Quirk against Siebert and twelve other defend- auts, asking that certain deeds of cenvey- ances be declared void and sales made thereunder be vacated, on the alleged ground of violation of trust and the ex- istence of fraud in the transactions. The defendant demurred on the ground of lapse of time. The demurrer was sustained by the lower court, and, as stated, that ac- tion was affirmed by the Court of Appeals. ———— Gen, Sweitzer Buried. Funeral services over the remains of the late Gen. Nelson B. Sweitzer were held yesterday afterncon at St. Paul's P. E. Church, 23d street, the rector, Rev. Alfred Harding, officiating. The interment took place at Arlington. Four companies of cavalry from Fort Myer acted as an escort for the casket, which was carried on a caisson. The honorary pallbearers were Gen. Z. R. Bliss, Gen. A. Baird, Gen. McFeely, Gen. D. 8. Stanley, Gen. Andrews, Gen. W. P. Carlin, Gen. E. A. Carr, Col. 8. 8. Sumner, Col. D. 8. Gordon and Gen. R. C. Drum. The active pallbearers were non-commis- sioned officers from the arsenal. After the interment the troops fired three volleys over the grave and “taps” were sounded. ——— Choral Society and Masonic Fair. The Choral Society board of managers has voted to give up its regular rehearsal Monday evening, April 11, the opening night of the Masonic fair, and to hold its regular rehearsal on Tuesday, the 12th. This will leave the members of the society who have received invitations to join the Masonic chorus free to accept the invita- tion, and the society thereby intends to show its good wishes for the fair enter- prise. No Baking Powder Equal to Royal. “\JOU ask me which of the various baking powders you shall use. I say, without hesitation, use the ‘Royal.’ It is in every respect perfectly sat- isfactory. “My business, you know, calls for the use of large quan- tities of baking powder, and I have samples of all sorts sent tome. After an honest trial, I have always returned to the old reliable, the ‘ Royal’; none suits me as this one does. “Repecca A. BAKER, ‘Principal. “Washington School of Cookery.” TONIGHT, LAFAYETTE. jiince Saturday. Mr. Herbert Miss Effie KELCEY HERBERT KELCEY SHANNO WM. J. LeMOYNB, And their Organiza of cL FITCH'S Original y in 3 Acts, The Moth and the F’ mz. DENMAN THOMP* ON In the Ever Welcome Pastoral, vibwW aly HOMESTEAD. iay Irwin The Swell Piss Fitzwell. Mirth. NEXT MONDAY. ATS SELLING. ICE’S| sacs BALLET GIRL. 7 - = 70 Artists = = Next Sunday Evening, ie COL. R. G. seuune. INGERSOLL. Subject: SHAKESPEARE. Bischoff Concert, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 10th and @ sts. nw. Tuesday Evening, March 15 PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE “The Story of the Cross,”’ Oratorio by Dudley Buck. By Quartet and Clorus of 65 Voices. Teserved seat tickets. -50 cents On sale at John F. Ellis & Co.’s, Penna. ave. nw. mb9-6t Lecture. “Caste and Customs of India,” 0h < Hira Singh Puri, OF THE PUNJAB, INDIA, Western Presbyterian Church, H STREET ABOVE 19TH, Friday, March 11. wb5.10&11 50 CENTS. ACADEMY. rra® Wed. and Sat. Matinecs. Flolrwin The Widow Jones Simply a Question of Time When all Intelligent People Will Admit THAT THE NEW TREATMENT For DIS OF THE HEAD, THROAT AND Lt IS THE ONLY METHOD BY Wuicn THE DISEASED PARTS CAN BE REACHED AND CURED, We all know that the air passages in the head were made to_ he: ary the air before it Teaches the bronchial tubes and lungs. know that one single drop of water in th Pipe will slmost cause strangul moisture of any kind tubes and lungs. How, cure diseases of these passages wit icines, which are simp reed trlls into the mouth, and are pret itself from going farther. This atte the bacilli of catarrh, which thrive moisture, would be amusin the serlous injury) which use of strong liquid medicines forced delicate air passages by powerful sprays. and atomizers. The difference between and new method of treating catarch, and consumption is so great that any one readily understand why the medical profesal throughout the whole country have acer later as the only nataral treatment for these dis- eases, The first mentioned being against all the laws of nature, the later, nature's own remedg, carried to all parts of the head, throat and lungs by the air you breathe. and killing at once che germs which cause the disease, All this without any effort on the part of the patient, except the sinple act of breathing. “HYOMET” Care: is no danger, no risk. it fails to relieve. is into the by Inhalation alone. There Your money is refunded if 1" outfit, $1.00. Extra bott Boe. “Hyemei” Balm (a wonderful healer). 25c. Sold by ‘all druggists or sent ty mail. Send for the Stery of “Hyomel.” Matled free. THE R. T. BOOTH CO., 23 EAST 20TH STREET, New York, We sell Booth’s H yomei Inhaler. Mertz’s, 11th and F, =e AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA THEATER, i y FRAG Sarl TO 6 PM, VAUDEVILLE, i 1T OF THE MAINE MEMORIAL FUND Under ti po of the Washington auch of the Nat it Maine Memorial Fund Hon. John W. Ross, pres.; Mr. . ATTRACTIC ¥ ceed i AC Clara M apany and Rick 2 pany, “Swe se Fitzwell.* ebrated York * from the stage twelve pic- "s best-known statesmen, and ning each. rities as Leo P. Wheat, Miss c iurworth, Miss Annie Lowe Jones, Miss I ndierk, Misses Sto- vens, Divver and Hodgson, will be present in the preeram, REGUL PRICE: 5 HOURS WITH ALLSTAR LAUGH BUILDERS, t GRAND OPERA HOUSE, SUNDAY. MARCH 18, 8 P.M. Maine Memorial Fund Concert. Under the auspices of the Washington Branch of the National Maine Memorial Fund Association Hon. Jobn W. Ross, A Grandly Impressive Program and Vocal Music. First Appearance of Prof. Santelmann Since His Appointment to the Leadership of Washington's Famous 3 . Bifty Pieces. Washington 8: A pres.; Mr. B. Hay, see, f Instrumental Society. rinania Maennerchor, VOCAL SOLOIS Mrs. Kitty Thompsen Miss Blanche Mr. W. D. McParland, Mr. Otto Lucti National Guard Band, with 35 St ita . violin: ; Henry Jaeger, futist. and $1. Doors open at 7 p.m, e SATURDAY. THE GREAT LARA HORRIS AND A CONSTELLATION OF VAUDEVILLE STARS. MATIN! RICHARD HARLOWE and ¢ Little Tony. La F Fialkowski. Lew Allie Gilbert Next Week—Mme. JANAUSCE mhi0 in a MB oe i) a { Recital Only. day Afternoon. MARCH 15, 4 JOSEF HOFMANN Seats, $1.00, $1 GUZMAN'S TY opens at ED. F. Mon- CK at Droop s, ANAGEMENT HE LOCAL DIRECTION } > F. 4 Steinway Piano at all Hofmann recitals. ERA HOUS! KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. & MONDAY, FARCH 7. Matinees Wednesday and Ssturday. The Most Pronounced Success of the Season, The Delightful Comedy-Drema, fend **Temnessee’s| EA O° riay. | Pardner. Arthur C. Aiston, Sole Proprietor and Manager. TEE GOLDEN NUGGET QUARTETTE! Magnificent Scenic Effects! NEXT WEEK—Bros, Byrne's. New “8 BELLS CO." mh7-6t,24 ‘. KKE=SAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. Mats. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Joe. Oppenheimer’s MISS NEW YORK, JR., A Superior Aggregation of Meritorious Talent. NEXT WEEK—JOHN L. SULLIVAN'S OWN CO. mb7-6t.15 LECTURES. FREE PUBLIC LECTURES Under the auspices of the Churchmen’s League of the District of Columbia, TUESDAYS IN LENT AT 8 Pw. “Christ and Literature,"’ St-Paul's Church, Mar.15, Lev. RICHARD P. WILLIAMS. “Christ apd Art,” Pro-Cathedral of St. Mark, rch Rev. A. N, LITTLEJONN, DD. farch 29. Rev. GEO. WILLIAMSON SMITH, D.D. _ fe23-thenfe24-law5t EXCURSIONS, ETC. Nortel& & W2shington Steamboat Co. i E B I i Ssbse EERE i LULL TRERSS TIT 8 E ‘cum | the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge.