Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1898, Page 16

- 16 THE EVENING ST. ‘AR, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1898-16 PAGES. ~ LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“‘Humanity.” Columbia Theater.—Mr. Richard Mans- field in “Beau Brummel. Grand Opera House. Cain.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Rentz- Santley Company. oe Lafayet ware Opera House.—Mr. E. H. ‘Sothern a “The "Kaventure of Lady Ursula.” New National Theater- Mack in “An Irish Gentleman. Willard Hail.Exhibition of Lumiere’s Cinematographe. 1411 Pennsylvania avenue.—“Fatima,” Phil Clover’s $#,000 oil painting. ———— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. ‘The Brand of Andrew Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania. avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.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. Colonial ee NGLISH CROSS BUNS For Good Friday breakfast, 18c. doz. Or- ders can be left at any time. Write or *phone 235, KRAFTT’S BAKERY, 18th & Pa. ave. A DAINTY EASTER GIFT. Huyler's justly celebrated Bonbons and Chocolates, in fancy baskets and boxes. corner F and 12th streets. Candies sent by mail or expres: Blue-flame Oil Stoves. No C. A. Muddiman & Co., 1: CHOICEST ROASTS AND STEAKS. as well as select Spring Lamb—quality the finest ever shown in Center market! Prices just as reasonable as good meat can be bought for. Prompt delivery a feature. T. T. KEANE, 35-51 Center market. poosthaenbe here KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. c. D. KENNY. — SPRING LAMB. Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. ee gee ees ORDER NOW FOR GOOD FRIDAY. Write or telephone us how many HOT S BUNS you will want for breakfast Gocd Friday morning, and we'll deliver them, hot from the oven, at the hour spec- ified.” FUSSELL’S, 1 ¥. AVE. CITY AND DISTRICT. ao UNITED STATES SENATORS. Whether or Not They Shall Be Elected by Popular Vote. The fourth public debate of the.debating society of Georgetown Law School was held Saturday evening in the law school building on E street. The question dis- cussed was ‘That a constitutional amend- ment should be enacted whereby United States senators shall be elected by a direct vote of the people. It was argued on the affirmative side by Messrs. William A. O'Neill of Ficrida and Mr. Claudius J. Neis of Texas. Messrs. Gerald van Casteel of the District of Columbia and Robert P. Troy of California spoke on the negative side. Representatives John W. Maddox of Georgia, Charles W. Gillet of New York and Rudolph Kleberg of Texas, the judges, gave the decision to the negative. The meeting was presided over by the presi- dent of the socicty, Henry f. Schade of Virginia. While the judges were absent considering their decision, fiery speeches were made in favor of war by the United States against Spain. >— Uncle Sam, Right or Wrong. Encampment No. 111, Union Veteran Le- gion, bad its third smoker Friday evening, April 1. A large audience of veterans greet- ed the speakers, who treated the encamp- ment to war stories and recitations which stirred up the members to pretty nearly the fighting temperature. Chaplain Couden Past Cols. Shannon and Pierson and Com- rades Pittman, Guernsey, Case and Vaughn made addresses, and Gen. Hawley described the condition of affairs in the nation to- day, all of which evoked the seutiment that this @ncampment is ready to fdrnish w body of men, provided with sixty rounds of true American nerve, who will be at the service of Uncle Sam, be he right or wrong. —_ Grand Closing Sale. The rare antique furniture, china, solid silver, curios, &c., at Sloan's, 1407 G st., Will be closed out at auction tomorrow at ll a.m.—Advt. An Odd Fellows’ Benefit. The Burnt Cork Club will give its last nment of the season, so far as the schedule of the organization is made, tomorrow night at Odd Fellows’ Hall, on 7th street between D and E streets northwest, for the benefit of Columbia Lodge, No. 14, I. O. O. F. The club will Put on the show that has secured for it Such favorable recognition this season, and which will undoubtedly be just as pleasing as usual tomorrow mght. Columbia Lodge has been actively engaged for the past few weeks in the sale of tickets, and the af- fair, from all indications, will be a success in every particular. At the ciose of the performance dancing will be in order. >— For Beating a Woman. Joseph Mason, colored, was today sent to Jail by Judge Kimball for three months for beating Frances E. Ennis, also colored, almost two years ago. The evidence was that during a quarrel Mason struck the woman in’ the face and knocked out four of her teeth. He at once left the city and id not return until a short time ago. ‘The defendant was also charged with be- ing concerned in the larceny of a keg of beer yesterday, but the hearing of this Was continued to allow the officer to get additional testimony. > If You Like a Snappy Advertisement, Ours must please you; not because of smart wording—what buyer cares for that? But because the snap is in the price. 5-Ib. box best Butter, $140. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.—Advt. Pisa gees Police Court Jurors. ‘The members of the jury which had been summoned to serve in the United States branch of the Police Court for the April term were today called by Judge Kimball. Those accepted were Robert Craig, 'Thorn- ton Fisher, Frank G. Fardon, George Har- rison, R. T. Deuglas, William M.. Cook, Isaac Bowbeer, Charlies A. Green, George E. Barber, Horace Lybrand: H. J. Leitz- neitzer, Albert Gallaher, Edward F. Meyer. Richard H. W. Reed, Charles Carter and William A. Lavalette. After being swort in thoy were discharged until Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. 3 es Pleads Guilty. James Bowman, colored, today pleaded guilty of striking Benjamin Newton, also colored, March 12, and was held by Judge Kimball in $1,000 bail for the action of the grand jury. Newton testified that he and Bowman had a quarrel on the date men- tioned, during which the latter struck him with a beer spigot, and, after Newton fel, tried to cut his throat, but was prevented by bystanders. Newton has apparently re- covered from his injuries. ee Attempted Suicide. Jesse. W. Drake, a young colored man living at 2016 L street northwest, attempt- ed suicide Saturday afternoon by taking a dose of laudanum. When a member of the family discovered what he had done the patient was partly~unconscious. He was gent to the Emergency Hospital, where Dr. Juenemann soon relieved him of the poison. % —_>+——_ " * Order Easter Flowers at Gude’s, 1224 F.— * Advertisement, | GREETING CAPTAIN SIGSBEE | President McKinley in Line to Do Honor to Maine Commander. Brilliant Event at the Arlington— Patriotic Music Provided and American Colors Displayed. In the long line of nearly fifteen hundred pecple who passed through the parlors of the Arlington Hotel Saturday night to greet and comimend Capt. Charles D. Sigsbee, the gallant commander of the Maine, the President of the United States took his place like any other citizen and awaited his turn to grasp the hand of the guest of honor, and express his pleasure at the op- portunity. Preceding and following the President of the nation were men distinguished in its coutemporery history; men who were shap- ing the destinies of the country in the cru- cible of an awful crisis; statesmen and pol- iticlans Who have become like statesmen in the patriotic fever of the moment; men famed in science and illustrious in discov- ery, distinguished in art and in literature, and prominent in the business affairs which make the commercial nation great and prosperous. ‘The occasion was well worthy of such a gathering, because the central figure around which the assemblage revolved epitomized the feeling that made every heart beat loyally and earnestly for the flag and the honor of it. The decorations of the parlors and ball room were in keeping with the sentiment. It was all American. The flags and bunt- ing were everywhere plentiful, and the southern palms and ferns made more bril- | liantly beautiful the profuse blooms of the American beauty roses. The Marine Band, urder Prof. Santelmann’s leadership, played national airs, because it was signifi- cantly a national event, and a lively waltz at intervals would be followed by the in- spiring burst of a national air. Full uni- formed marines stood at attention at the entrances. President's Cordial Greeting. Capt. Sigsbee was in the second reception parlor beneath a large American flag, and with him were Prof. Alexander Graham Bell, the president of the National Geo- graphic Society, under the auspices of which the reception was given, and Mr. Bernard R. Green, who introduced the guests. The line of callers had been pass- ing Capt. Sigsbee but a short time when President McKinley arrived, in cor pany with Mr. Charles J. Bell of the committee of arrangements. President McKinley would not permit special way being made for him, and remained in the line. When he reached Capt. Sigsbee he grasped the latter's hand with his right and covered it with his left, saying as he did so: “Captain, it gives me great pleasure to have the honcr to meet you.” After a brief exchange of words, the President passed on into the ball room, the band playing ‘Hail to the Chief.” The Vice President and Mrs. Hobart ar- rived an hour after President McKinl-y had departed, and were warm in eneir greeting of Capt. Sigabee. Significant Event. The most significant event of the evening, after President McKinley’s coming, was t..e announcement of Chairman Boutelle of the House naval committee, who, after telling Capt. Sigsbee that the House had passed the battle ships bill and th2 Senate would, do the same, said: “We will put you in command of the finest battle ship in the navy.” Mrs. Sigsbee and her daughters were present and stood at the opposite side of the parlor from Capt. Sigsbee and were the recipients of almost as much attention at the conclusion of the reception. Capt. Sigs- bee and Mrs. Henry F. Blount strolled through the parlors and ball room, th» captain genially greeting many old friends. The board of managers of the National Geographic Society was assisted by Mrs. Blount, Miss E. F. Bell, Mrs. F. V. Col- ville, Mrs. W. H. Dall, Mrs. L. T. Day, Mrs. Henry Gannett, Mrs. G. K. Gilbert, Mrs. A. W. Greely, Mrs. John Hyde, Mrs. W. J. McGee, Mrs. C. Hart Merriam Mrs. H. G. Ogden, Miss E. M. Bell an@ Miss E. R. Scidmore, and the arrangements so suc- cessfully carried out were in charge of Prof. Bell, Mr. Charles J. Bell, Col. Henry F. Blount and Prof. W. J. McGee. oe Death of Miss Veronica Morrow. ‘The funeral of the late Miss Veronica E. Morrow, youngest daughter of Mrs. H. A. and the late James Morrow, will take place from her mother’s residence tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Hil- leker of the Epiphany Mission will con- duct the funeral services. Miss Morrow had only been sick about a week, having been attacked with nervous prostration, but death resulted from peritonitis. She was a young lady of high character, an ardent member of the King’s Daughters and Sons and of the Girls’ Friendly Society of Epiphany Church. She was in the twen- tieth year of her age. Her death was a great shock to a large number of friends and acquaintances. —_-___. “Note the Word Pepsin.” Bromo-Pepsin positively cures headache, brain-fag and indigestion. Effervescent absolutely harmless. Druggists. 1c. & 25c. Advertisement. ——— Late Officer Suttgn Buried. The funeral of the late Policeman Sutton, who ended his lifeslast week by shooting himself, as published in The Star at the time, took place Saturday afternoon from his late residence on Massachusetts avenue northeast. Many members of the police force, in addition to the regular detail, were in attendance. On the coffin was an American flag and the helmet, belt and baton which had belonged to the deceased. The floral tributes included a shieiu and broken column, sent by comrades of the deceased officer. Rev. Father Dillon of St. Joseph's Church officiated. The body was buried in Mount Olivet cemetery. oumeere Soe Coal Reduced 50 Cents Per Ton. Until further notice, the cash prices of my high-grade coals will be as follows: White ash, furnace, $4.75; egg, $5.U0; stove, $5.25; red ash, stove and egg, $5.50; chest- nut, $5.00 per ton. J. Maury Dove, 21 & I, 1626 M, 1206 H n.w., and 13 & D s. chestnut No. 2, $4.50 per ton.—Advt. ———— a, Modern Slavery Discussed. - “Modern Slavery” was the subject of a lecture which was delivered last evening by Representative Knowles of South Dakota at the People’s Church. He spoke of the concentration of the wealth of the country, the extravagance of the classes and the misery of the masses. In referring to the causes and the responsibility for such a state of affairs, he said: ‘I shail pass over the minor causes and only touch upon the four great systems of wrongs in this coun- try. The first I attribute to our land sys- tem; the second to our monetary eystem, and the third and fourth to our transpor- tation and taxation system.” es “What Royal Glue sticks stays stuck.” 10c. —Advertisement. ——_—— Presbytery of Washington. The presbytery of Washington city will hold its spring stated meeting this even- ing in the Church of the Covenant, and will be opened with a sermon by the mod- erator, Rev. Dr. Bittinger. At this meet- ing commissioners will be elected to the meeting of the general assembly at’ Wi- nena, Ind, to convene the third Thursday in May. Reports also will be made of the state of religion in the churches during the past year. lay evening a popular meeting will be held by the Woman’s Home Missionary Society, when an address will be made by Dr. C. L. Thompson of New York city. —_—__- Faneral Dr. Patch. - Funeral services over the remains of the late Rev. George B. Patch, D.D., pastor emeritus of the Temple Gunton Presbyteri- an Church, 14th and R streets, will be heid at that church at 2 tomorrow afternoon oO Dr. Fiske, the pastor of ihe church, will*oMciate, ‘assisted by Rev. Dr. es ton:. A. Geary Johnson, ‘Adv. BUSINESS BIRTHDAY. Elphonso Youngs Company Celebrates Its Thirtieth Anniversary. Messrs. Elphonzo Youngs Company cele- brated Saturday last the thirtieth anniver- Sary of their business birthday. April 1. 1868, they set out to cater to the people of the District.in the way of pure food sup- plies, beginning business in a little corner grocery at 4% street and Pennsylvania ave- nue. Step by step they made their way into the confidence of the people, develop- ing their trade on intelligent lines and set- ting the pace in an effort.to sell only pure and wholesome food products of the high- est grade at fair and equitable prices. How well they have succeeded their immensé es- tablishment, now located at 428 9th street, between D and E streets, best attests. Their store was thronged all day and even- ing Saturday with customers, who had been specially invited. The store was prettily decorated with plants and flowers, and an excellent string orchestra‘srendered a delightful musical Program. Behind a handsome booth stood @ number of pretty girls, who distributed souvenir packages. In the evening the pro- prietors and clerks were attired in full dress suits, and the hundreds of electric lights added great brillianey to the scene. Some 5,000 invitations were sent out, and if any friends or customers failed to receive one it was through no neglect of the firm. ‘The members of the firm were heartily congratulated by their friends and cus- tomers, some of the latter being those who traded with them when the store was at 4% street and Pennsylvania avenue. The callers saw that many improvements have been added to the establishment, and that the immense stock, extensive in variety as it was previously, has been much enlarged to a still greater extent. —— ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Death of Horse Attributed to Con- tact With Live Box. : An accident occurred Saturday evening last shortly after 4 o'clock, when the hoz-e of John W. Middleton of Anacostia received what, in the opinion of several veterinary surgeons, was a severe electrical shock, the effects of which were so serious that the animal had to be shot yesterday morning. ‘The accident happened at the corner of 10th and M streets southeast, on the down track of the Anacostia Railroad Company, over which the cars of the Capital Rail- way Company are permitted to run. Mr. Middleton was driving in his buggy from Georgetown. While passing the point men- tioned, his horse fell suddenly. Mr. Mid- dieton says he noticed that the animal's right front foot rested upon a contact box of the electric system, while the rear left foot was upon the track fail. The horse was unable to walk or stand alone, it is sald, and was assisted by a number of peo- ple who had gathered on the scene to the stables of P. B. Otterback, on lth street southeast. Dr. C. Barnwell Robinson, the veterinarian, as well as five other veter- inary surgeons, were called. They Bave it as their opinion at once that the horse had received an electrical shock. The animal suffered intensely until shot by a Police- man yesterday morning. An examination of the right front foot and the left rear foot of the horse was made by the surgeons, who, it is claimed, found the blood in both members complete- ly dried up, and even the marrow in the bones affected. The officials of the Capital company express doubt as to the alleged electrical shock. Mr. H. A. Griswold, pres- ident of the Anacostia Railroad Company, has, it is understood, been looking into the matter, and the circumstances will doubt- less be brought to the attention of the Commissioners. As for the owner of the horse, he will, it is said, bring suit against the District, the Capital company, or both, for damages. He valued his horse at $200, he states. He had lately purchased the animal from Sergeant Anderson, to be used as a saddle horse. A report made by a District electrician some time ago showed that the contact boxes of the Brown system are sometimes alive when supposed to be “dea that ts, after the passage of a car over them. No car was in sight when Saturday’s accident occurred. The box which helped to do the damage, as it is supposed, was tested by a Capital company eiectrician a few moments after and was found to be in order. Se MRS. THOMPSON'S FUNERAL. Impressive Services Both at Church and Congressional Cemetery. The death of Mrs, Eliza A. Thompson, whose funeral took place from the First Methodist Protestant Church, in Southeast Washington, yesterday afternoon, has caused deep regret in that section of the city, where she was well and favorably known for many acts of kindness and char- ity performed by her during the fifty years she has lived in that section, endearing her to a very large circle of neighbors, friends and acquaintances. The Independent Order of Odd Feliows has lost a warm, earnest and steadfast friend and supporter. Connect- ing herself with Odd Fellowship by taking the degree of Rebekah in Harmony Lodge, she was one of those who organized the Ladies’ Odd Fello Relief Association, No. 1, November 15, 1864, whose object was to relieve the distress of the widows and orphans and indigent Odd Fellows, taking ah active part and serving as its president and continuing an ardent supporter until it was merged into the first Revekah lodge established by the Grand Lodge of the Dis- trict of Columbia, September 7, 1875. At {ts institution Mrs. Thompson was elected the first vice grand, and subsequently the first lady noble grand of Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. On the declination of the treasurer, Mrs. Cannon, to continue longer in office, she was unanimously elected treasurer, and has since been continuously re-elected to the same oflice, serving her thirty-fifth term when stricken with the sickness that terminated fatally March 31. ‘The religious services at the church, con- ducted by the Rev. J. W. Gray, D.D., were unusually impressive. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity. A solo, “Only Remember,” was sung by Mr. Jas. H. Cathell; also a solo, “Asleep in Jesus,” was sung by Mr. Nichols. At Congres- sional cemetery the beautiful ceremony of the Daughters of Rebekah was conducted by Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. 1, Mrs. Serah M. Sanderson acting noble grand, Mrs. Georgie Mothersead acting vice grand, Mrs. juliana Allan, chaplain, and Mrs. Alice V, Thomas, marshal. Prominent members of the order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Mechanics and the Veteran Fire- men, including: Grand Master John I. Brown, Grand Representative Fred. A. Stier, Grand Secretary Wm. R. Hunt, Grand Representative Wm. P. Allan, Past Chancellor John Gulliher, Past Architect James H, Cathell, President of the Veteran Firemen James H. Richards, and represen- tatives from every subordinate and Re- bekah lodge in this city were present throughout the ceremonies. The floral offerings were numerous and handsome, and probably the most beautiful and touching was the placing of a pink carnation with green by each member of the Rebekah degree in the casket as they passed around it. Handsome floral pieces were sent by Harmony Lodge, No. 9; Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. 1; Calanthe Lodge, No. 11, Knights of Pythias; Wash- ington Company, No. 1, Knights of Pythias, and from the employes of the ordnance de- partment of the navy yard. Mr. John W. Thompson has the sympathy of his friends in this sad affliction, coupled with the fact that one of his daughters, who was stricken with illness at the same time with her mother, continues very ill at the present time. ——— Leéture on Cuba. Mr. Benham delivered a lecture on Cuba at the Academy of Music last night before a large and appreciative audience. -Mr. Benham’s lecture consisted mainly of a running description of the stereopticon views which were showm in conjunction with his address, and many of which were excellent reproductions of sights and scenrs | the views shown were scenes taken in Cuban — a households’ eer Ha- surrounding coun’ as The applause was fo the showing of Gen. Lee and Capt. Sigsbee. —_—_>+—_—_. Cyclist M@ets With Accident. Louis R. Smith, a member of the Arling- ten Bicycle Club, met with a serious acci- REV. BRISTOL IN CHARGE First Sermon’ Delivered by New Pastor of Metropolitan M. E Church. Ungsually Large Audience Greets Him —Signifionnce of Palm Sunday— Events of Holy Week. Rev. Bristol, the new pastor of Metro- Politan Methodist‘Episcopal Church, preach- ed his first sermon in that church yesterday morning. Never in.the history of that historic churoh has there been a larger or more lepresentative gathering of pecple. Every available place was occupied, and when the pews had been filled chairs were placed wherever there was room for them, and even with this extraordinary effort the ‘ca- pacity of the building was still insufficient and many persons had to be turned away Gisappointed. President McKinley was unable to be Fresent. His pew, however, was occupied by a party from the White House. Dr. Bristol took as the text for his first sermon the ninth verse of the twenty-first chapter of the Gospel according to St. Mat- thew, “Hosanna! Blessed is He that @om- eth iu the name of the Lord.” Dr. Bristol handled his subject in an able and masterly Dr. Bristol. manner. He spoke of the significance of Palm Sunday and of the events signified by the celebration of Holy week, which fore- shadows the coming of the Prince of Peace, Easter Sunday. He spoke of Christ enter- ing Jerusalem captive, while the populace, who were his followers, went before, crying “Hosanna, Hosanna.” The People’s Cry. “The strongest proofs of a heavenly or- igin of Christianity,” said Dr. Bristol, “are not to be found in the opinion of philos- ophers, in the support of scholars, in the sanction and allegiance of kings, but in the faith, devotion and gratitude of the people. it was the people's cry, it is the people's ery, and it ever will be the people’s cry: ‘Hosinnah! Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord.’” Dr. Bristol's sermon was full of peace, peaee based on Jesus Christ, eloquently portrayed, and that it pleased his hearers was evidenced by the expression seen upon every face. ‘The regular monthly communion service was held at the conclusion of the sermon. Dr. Bristol was assisted in this service by Rev. Stephen Brown, Rev. J. B.. Croissant, Rev. Dr. Gilbert, Rev. Arthur Ii. De Long, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Covington, Ky., and Rev. A. T. De Long, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Goodland, Ind. In Chieago Twenty Years. Dr. Bristol was called to the Metropoli- tan M. E. Church from the First M. E. Church of Evanston, Ill. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University, having re- ceived the degree of Ph.B., M.A. and D.D. | He wes bern in New: ¥ork siate in 1851. For the last- twenty years he has been preaching in, Chitago and vicinily. He has en these occasions been a member of the general conference from the Itock River annual “conference, and was twice chair- man of the delegation. He has made a special study of art and literature, and has published several books, among which are “Providential Epochs,” “The Ministry of Art” and “Shakespeare and America.” Dr. Bristol always writes his sermons and Selivers them either from the manuscript or from notes, although“he does not confine himself to them -egtirely. He is a rapid ‘speaker and prefers to make his sermons topical, rather than expository. ——__. CRUSHED TO DEATH. Joseph H. Dimmick, Railroad Brake- man, Fatally Hurt. The Anacostia freight yard was the scene oY a fatal accident yesterday after- ncon, Joseph H. Dimmick, a brakeman, being the victim. Just when or how he was killed cannot be told, for no one wit- messed the accident. The wounds on the bcdy indicate that he was caught between two cars, for his chest was badly crushed and his ribs broken. His coat was a little dent while attending a club run to Marl-| tern, but there was nothing about the ap- pearance of the body to show that it had been dragged by a moving train. Friends of the dead man regard it as singular that no one knew of the occur- rence yntil a track walker happened to find the body. Had he been caught be- tveen cars in the manner supposed, his friends say, his body would have fallen on the track and been mangled. It was about 5 o'clock when the police learned of the accident and removed the bedy to the morgue. Death had occurred scme time before the discovery of the re- n.ains. ‘The deceased was only about twenty-five years old. He had a trade, but because of lack of employment he had accepted the position with the railroad company. He leaves a wife and child, who live at 235 H street southwest. The deceased was a nephew of Lieutenant Kelly of the po- lice department, and only last week had served on a jury of inquest at the sixth precinct station. While in the morgue at that time he remarked to perintendent Schoenberger: “I guess you'll have me in here next.” This remark was mede for the reason that:the young man regarded his work as exceedingly dangerous, and he had made up his mind to surrender the position as scon_as building operations should begin. Cofoner Carr decided to hold an inquest at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. A jury was sworn and .the taking of testimony was begun. The body: was turned over to rela- tives soon after the jury was sworn. fae Nena CONDENSED LOCALS. Frank Graham, forty-five years old, fell on the pavement on “9th street southeast Saturday night and cut bis face and head. The police patrol wagon was summoned, and he was taken to his home, No. 1328 L street southeast. Mr. George 0. Codk, sixty-one zeae living at No. 210-4st street northeast, was run over irday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, by ress wagon, driven by a man ramed P&illips. Dr. Gill rendered temporary aid, after which the injured man was removed to Garfield Hospital for treat- ment. fate cine about 8 0% in the house of Frank Arthur place. A defective blaze, which. resulted in amount of $150. - old, fe sent in a local alarm AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY, Meeting Held Presbyterian Church. New York Avenue | Case of Smallpox Ceuses Isolation of | Taps Sounded Over the Remains of Freedmen’s. HOSPITAL ARANTINED. A meeting was held last evening at the} What is believed to be a case of small- New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in the interests of the American Tract So- ciety. An address was delivered by Rev. Judson Swift, a representative of the or- Sanization, who said that the effort is made to reach the non-churéhgoers, esti- mated by Mr. Moody to number in this country between thirty and forty millions. Fourteen million visits had been made by its colporteurs, and in the majority of in- stances prayers offered and always litera- ture left. There had been thousands of conversions, and the speaker gave a few instances of the most remarkable of the kind. It has printed, he said, its tracts in 153 different lai *s and dialects, and it is by this means that it is enabled to reach the tens of thousands of foreigners who come to this country ignorant of the lan- guage, and never see a scrap of literature in thelr own tongue other than that fur- nished them by the society. What the so- clety needs to Increase its work and use- fulness is a better and larger appreciation of what it is doing and has done. An earnest discourse on a theme appro- priate to the occasion was delivered by the pastor of the church, Rev. Dr. Rad- cliffe. ——.__ SOLUTION OF RACE PROBLEM. Address by Representative Gibson Be- fore Baptist Church Lyceum. The lyceum of the Second Baptist Church held a large meeting yesterday afternoon. Representative Henry R. Gibson of Knox- ville, Tenn., delivered the principal ad- -dress, his topic being “Material on Hand in Solution of the Race Problem in the United States.” He sald the negro was a native of a tropical climate, where nature brought forth her bounties spontaneously, and it was not necessary for him to put ferth effort in order to support himself, or to provide for the neeessaries of life. Hence it was natural for him to take things easy, but there was a providence guiding the destinies of men, races and ratiors, end the negro was brought to this ccntinent against his will, in order that he might learn how to work and how to take care of himself. His reference to the probability of war with Spain evoked round after round of applause, and his tribute to the patriotism of the negro was cheered to the echo. Colonel James Lewis of Louisiana de- ciared with a week's notice he could raise 50,000 negro soldiers. ‘These sentiments were re-echoed, and addresses made by Judson W. Lyons, register of the treasury; Jesse Lawson, president of the lyceum; George W. Murray of South Carolina, and C. M. Murray of Texas. Captain Wool- man Gibson spoke in a complimentary vein of the progress the colored people had made in the southern states. ee “HOLD A CONFERENCE, Journeymen Bakers Discuss the In- trea@uction of Machines. A joint meeting of the Bakers and Con- fectioners’ Union, No. 118, and Bakers’ As- sembly, Knights of Labor, was held Sat- urday evening at Electrical Workers’ Hall, at which was considered the present com- petition between the bakers using the bread-imaking machines and those who do not. : The meeting was addressed by Messrs. Milford Spohn of the Central Labor Union and Joha P. Healy of the Building Trades Ccuncil, after which the matter of the in- troduction of machines was thoroughly discussed and the following adopted: “It is evident that the bread-molding machine, which has been introduced in Several of the leading bakeries, has been purchased for the purpose to disrupt our organization and to deprive us of the means by which we live. “It is also evident that the organization of master bakers, known as the Bakers’ Exchange, is endeavoring to destroy our organizations, and will refuse to employ those journeymen in any shop controlled by them. The journeymen bakers of Washington, therefore, appeal to the pub- lic as an impartial tribunal, and submit that the machine-made bread is much in- ferior to that made by hand, which has been shown by the refusal of many to purchase the machine product. “That this matter may be fully discussed and brought to the attention of the public. it is ordered that a mass meeting be held in the near future, so that the consumer will have demonstrated the difference be- tween the hand and machine-made bread by a comparison of the mode of production and the quality of the products. It is also directed that the master bakers of the Bakers’ Exchange be requested to attend the meeting and give reasons why the hours of labor of journeymen bakers should not be reduced from ten to eight, if the use of the machine displaces and re- sults in the discharge of any of those now employed.”” A resolution was also adopted demanding a reduction of the hours of labor in the shops in which the machines have been placed to eight per day, and a proportien- ate advance of wages on the scale which is now paid for ten hours’ labor. It. was decided that this demand would only be enforced in the event of the dis- charge of any of the members of the cr- ganization as the result of the introduc- ion of the machines. Ss New England Excursionists. An excursion party of about 600 persons arrived in Washirgton from Boston and other New England cities about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Philadelphia was reached about 7 o'clock yesterday morning, and several hours were spent here visit- ing points of interest. The excursionists are stopping at the National, Normandie, Willard’s; Metropolitan, Regent and Riggs hotels. They will visit the Capitol today, this arrangement being made for them in order to avoid the great rush that will fill the corridors of the building tomorrow. Mount Vernon will be visited Tuesday, and the party will leave for the north on the following day. “Probably no single drug is em- ployed in nervous diseases with ef- fects so markedly beneficial as those of cod-liver oil.” These are the words of‘an eminent medical teacher. Another says: “The hypophos- phites are generally acknowledged as valuable nerve tonics.” Both these remedies are combined in Scott’s Emulsion. Therefore, take it for hervousness, neuralgia, sciatica; insomnia and brain exhaustion. Boc. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. pox was discovered Saturday afternoon at Freedmen's Hospital. Charles Hall, a col- ored man from Knoxville, Tenn., was ad- mitted to the hospital scveral days ago and developed symptoms closely resem- bling smallpox. The officials of the health department were immediately notified, and at their direction the patient was removed to the smallpox hospital back of the jail. Dr. Curtis, the new hea® of the hospital, has ordered a strict quarantine of the in- stitution and no one is permitted to enter or leave it save those who have business in the administration building and have mo connection with the hospital proper. The patients in ward No. 1, where Hall was located, have all been removed to the isolation ward and the room thor- oughly fumigated. ——_.+—__ ANACOSTIA ENGINE HOUSE. Arrangements Made for Appropriate Exercises at Its Dedication. The executive committee appointed at the business men’s meeting Wednesday night to make arrangements for the celebration that is to mark the opening of the Ana- costia fire engine house in a few days met Saturday night in the office of Mr. Julius W. Tolson. Mr. J. C. Leonard presided and Dr. J. A. Watson was secretary. The com- mittee on solicitation of contributions— Messrs. Leonard, Minnix, Watson, A. Gude, J. W. Tolson and George F. Pyles—report- ed favorable progress in their work, and that there was no doubt that a sufficient sum would be contributed to make the at- fair a success. It was decided to open three more subscription lists in as many drug stores of Anacostia, where the gen- eral public may contribute. In the matter of securing speakers the secretary was instructed to write letters of invitation to the District Commissioners and to the members of the subcommittees on appropriations of the Senate and House. A committee yet to be named will invite the officials of St. Elizabeth. Chief Parris will also be invited. It was stated that the flag ratsing will take place at 5:30 in the evening of the day to be selected for the opening, and af- ter that the speaking will be in order. It same evening the engine house will be open for inspection by the ladies, and the work- ing of the fire company will be exempil- ed. It has been decided to call a mass meet- ing of citizens immediately after the cele- bration, to form a citizens’ league to work for Anacostia’s interests. It will not be a citizens’ association. It will be composed largely of business men, who are rhanag- ing the matter, and have not yet fully de- veloped their plans. The meeting adjourn- ed subject to the call of the chairman. The gentlemen present at the meeting Saturday evening were Messus. J. W. Toi- son, J. C. Leonard, J. W. Bartley, C. H. Weiss, Dr. J. A. Watson, Dr. R. A. Pyles, George F. Pyles, A. L. Richardson, J. E. Minnix and A. Gude. ———— CLOSING EXERCISEs. The Students of Y. M. C. A. to Receive Certificates, The closing exercises of the educational classes cf the Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the association building, 1409 New York avenue. Educational work has been a feu- ture of the association’s program for over fourteen years, but at no time in its history has it been conducted under greater diffi- culuies than during the year just closed. The accommodations were inadequate from the first, there having been an enroliment of seventy-tour students in a class required to hold its sessions in a room designed to accommodate forty-six. At the middle of the school year the association building vas for the secord time visited by a de- structive fire, which required the classes to occupy quarters sul more limited. In spite of these discouragements, nearly one hun- dred young men have been pursuing the prescribed courses, and will tonight receive a recognition of their efforts. The exercises of the evening will include several musical numbers, addresses by the officers ef the association and the members ef the faculty, after which certificates of proficiency will be awarded to the students. The lady friends will serve refreshments at the close of the program. . WOR Absociutely Pure AMUSEMEN TS. BASE BALL AT NATIONAL PARK, Monday, April 4, 1898, RESULARS vs. KIDS. Admission, 25 and 50c. it Game celled at 4:15. COLUMBIA. ALL WEEK. ONLY MATINEE SATURDAY, MR. RICHARD MANSFIELD PRESEN’ TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MATINEE, BEAU BRUMMEL. lan Romance,”’ Tucsday; “The Merchant Wednesday; “The Devil's Disciple,” “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hy¢ Friday. “A “bill to be announced Saturdcy evening. Next W-ek—THE LILIVUTIANS. ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Saturday. THE FAMOUS Rentz-Santley Burlesque and Novelty Co. THE RUAL SENEATION OF THE SEASON. Next Week—THE CITY SPORTS, apt-6t RIFLES’ HALL, 3.0% ‘9th and loth sts. aps Monday, April 1 fl eas Glee and YA LE Banjo Clubs. Prices: 50c., 75c., $1, $1.50. at Gi in E. FL ‘& Sons’. ae ot peas: Droop W. 4. BRADY'S Greatest Production of Modern HUMANITY 3 Was also stated that from 7 until 9 of the friends of the League and at Theater. OPEN MONDAY, APRIL pS pt Sd VETERAN AT REST. W. D. Mack. The funeral cf William D. Mack, a wer veteran, took place Saturday afternoon from his late residence, 918 8 street north- West, and from St. Andrew's P. E. Church. ‘The interment was at Arlington. Prayer was said at the residence, and the body was taken to the church by Encampment 69, U. V. L., avd John A. Rawlings Post, G. A. R. Funeral serv! were conducted by Revs. Perry and Ware. The procession was met by a fring squad at Arlington, dctatled from the regular Fort Myer troops, At the conclusion of the services they fired a salute over the grave. The pallbeareres were Frank C. Jones, Dennis O'Connor, Ransom G. Ball and Wm. H. Norton on the purt of the encampment. and Thomas Flynn, R. B. Schwickardi, Charles Knoke and Hiram Buckingham on the part of the G. A. R. The floral tributes were beautiful and numerous, conspicuous among them betig an offering, in the shape of a cross and crown, from Mr. Mack's fel- low-employes of the record and pension of- fice, War Department, and the emblematic shield of the legion. Others were received from B. P. 0. E. merce commissio: Story of Cuban Rev. Eugene May of this city returned yesterday from a skort trip to Cuba. He says the awful condition of the island is beyond conception. The insurgents are stronger today than ever, “and while he was there, he says, 2,000 Spanish soldiers were unable to dislodge 200 insurgents. He ridicules the fortifications of the island, and says a squad of New York polica could march through the territory, with a8 Uittle resistance as they would encounter from a Bowery gang. = SEL ELOISE FOOSE IOS LOPS OOS Wonderful HAS BEEN THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE HEALTH OF A WASHINGTON LADY SINCE TAKING HOOD'S SARSAPA- RILLA—WELL AND STRONG. “For three or four years T was subject to vomiting spells and dizziness, and much of the time I was entirely prostrated. I had no appetite and suffered from neu- relgia in my bead and eyes. I grew very weak and could not sleep at night. I read about great cures by Hood's Sarsa- parilla and was persuaded to try it. After taking four bottles the improvement in my health was wonderful. It has been a long time since I felt so well and strong. My appetite is good, I am free from neuralgia and other troubles apd consider myself cured.” Mrs, M. A. WATERS, 1520 334 street, Washington, D. ©. Hood’s $***2- parilla § Is America’s Greatest Medictn Sold ‘© druggists. $1;six for $5. Be surs get Hood , Se gHood’s Pills siz crys itpectiebs! | SEOREDSOSESESSD POF OOSSOS AMUSEMENTS Entertainment and Hop, GIVEN BY BURNT CORK CLUB POR BENEFIT oF Columbia Lodge, No. 10, I. O. O. F., AT ODD FELLQWS' HALL, 7TH ST. N.W., Tuesday, April 5. DANCING AT 10 O'CLOCK. IMISSION 25 CEN’ 15. WED. & SAT. MATS. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. MR. E. H. SOTHERN WILLARD HALL. POSITIVELY LAST WEEK. LAST CHANCE TO SEE Lumiere’s Cinematographe REPRODUCING EVERY ACTION OF LIF DISASTER TO ‘HE MA 2 OTHER VIEWS, $215 p.m. CHILDREN, 15 cents. , 25 cents. G5” OPERA HOUSE : A E ESDAY AND SATURDAY. ARNOLD WOLFORD'S ROMANTIC PLAY, TheBrandofCain THE SPANISH I Di of the POWER HOUSE. Mustrated Views of the Elondike between the acts. Easter Week—THOS. E. SHEA in AHE MAN-O-WAR’S MAN. aps-Gt-24 The Great Onginal Oricntal Life-stze $50,000 Painting, FATIMA. Ladies, Tuerday and Thursday afternoons. . Willard’s Hotel. 140 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ap2-6t> Amateur Entertainment POR THES ART STUDENTS’ LEAGUE, COLUMBIA THEATER, WEDNESDAY, April 13, 8 P.M. Reserved seats, 75c. aud $1.00, to be bad fro’ mb30-2w Washington Horse Show, TO BE HELD IN CONVENTION HALL, May 4,5, 6 and 7, 1898. SALE OF ARENA BOXES AND SEASON SEATS , ATS AM, aT GUZ- MAN'S, IN E. FP. DROOP & SON! Arena Boxes, $50 and $60. Season Seats, $8.00. mb30-tf EXCURSIONS, ETC. $5 SATURDAY EXCURSIONS $5 OCEAN CITY, fd. $5 FOR THE ROUND TRIP. TICKETS GOCD RETURNING UNTIL FOLLOW- IN3 ‘TUESDAY. aire at " For particulars inquire at offices of : 24th st_ aw.