Evening Star Newspaper, April 6, 1898, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1898—i2 PAGES. —_ LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. OVERHEAD TROLLEY SYSTEM ‘Academy of Music.—‘Humanity.” Columbia Theater.—Mr. Richard field in “The Merchant of Venice.” Grand Opera House.—“The Brand of Cain.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Rentz- Santley Company. Lafayette Square Opera House—Mr. E. H. Sothern in “The Adventure of Lady Ursula.” New National Theater. Mack in “An Irish Gentleman. Willard Hall.—Exhibition of Lumiere’s Cinematograph - 1411_ Pennsylvania _avenue.—“‘Fatima,” Phil Clover’s $0,000 oil painting. Belmont, Mrs. A. L. Barber's residence— “Indian Nignt.” es EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Difference of Opinion as to Its Use in Colum- bia Heights, _ Mans- Columbia Heights Citizens’ Associa- tien Approves Proposition by Ma- jority Vote—Other Matters. Andrew At the meeting of the Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association last evening Presi- dent M. A. Ball ger stated that the sec- tion was in a fair way to secure an exten- sion of the lines of the Metropolitan rail- road into and through it. He referred to the measure supported by the road yester- day before the House District committee, as published in The-Star, Saying he had suggested that the cars be propelled by the overhead trolley from Kenesaw avenue to Sherman avenue and thence to Florida avenue. Mr. Ballinger’s suggestion did not meet the unanimous approval of the associa- tlon, Mr. C. A. Calhoun and several other members saying that the association is on record as being opposed to overhead wires in the section for any purpose what- ever. They did not believe that an ex- ception should be. made ia. favor of the Metropolitan Company, although Mr. Bal- linger and others explained that the com- pany is not desirous of using the overhead trolley, and, if it did use it, would be will- ing to have Congress restrict its use to a certain period, under penalties, and only until the compeny could introduce the underground system. Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Seamer Washington Norfolk and for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington 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 3:30 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. NEWS FOR CENTER MKT. SHOPPERS! Tomerrow and ali this week an extra choice assortment of fine quality Meats at the stands of T. T. KEANE (35-51). The very finest qualities of Spring Lamb will be shown, as well as the nicest Roasts, fender and juicy Steaks, ete GOOD FRIDAY BUNS, 18C. DOZEN. seererae ce Neste. “Mr. Chas. G. Pcrter offered a resolu- tion approving the route suggested by the company, and also the use of the over- head trolley on Sherman avenue. Mr. Cal- houn moved to amend by providing that under no circumstances shall an overhead trolley be placed on Kenesaw avenue be- tween 13th street and Sherman avenue. The amendment was defeated, however, and Mr. Porter's resolution prevailed. The route approved by the association was as follows: From 18th street and Co- lumbia road by Erie street to 17th, out 17th to Sheridan avenue, to 14th, thence north to Howard avenue, thence east through Mattingly tract to Lydecker street, thence east to 13th street, thence south on 13th street to Kenesaw avenue and east to New Jersey avenue by the under- ground system, thence by overhead trolley to Sherman avenue, on Sherman avenue to Florida avente. Mr. Calhoun offered a resclution appro- priating:the sum of $5 for engine company No. 11, located on 14th street near Kenesaw avenue, to b3 used by the firemen in the contest for the uniforms donated by the managers of the Masonic fair. Mr. Bal- linger said the people of the section are very proud of the company, and very much pleas2d with the manner in which it has performed its duty, and he trusted the res- olution would prevafl. Mr. C. B. Tanner thought $5 was too small a sum for the boys, and on his motion the amount was increased to $10, the appropriation being then unanimously made. Protection in Case of Fire. Toothsome Buns for Good Friday break- fast. Sent fresh on Friday morning. Order now. Krafft’s Bakery, 18th & Pa. ave. ———— Easter Noveltie: aper Flowers. Gould's. — = : 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 express. me KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; & city stores. : Cc. D. KENNY. CITY AND DISTRICT. SS SS OFFICERS ELECTED. Medical Association Chooses Leaders for Ensuing Term. The Medical Association of the District ef Columbia elected officers last night for the ensuing year. The following is the re- sult of the elzction: President, Dr. George M. Kober; vice presidents, Drs. Cuthbert and L. Eliot, secretary,Dr. J. R. Wellington; treasurer, Dr. Frank Lerch; councilors, Drs. Mayfield, T. R. Stone, Acker, McLain, Ober, Carr, D. O. Leech, H. L. E. Johnson and Helden; c2nsors, Drs. Woodward, Cook and Glazebrook. Delegates to the meeting of the American Medical Association, to be held in Denver: Drs. Heiberger, I. S. Stone, fea ke) ee eee) eee See | Moran, Belt, Kober, Koones, Reyburn,| soe sr. Gier SFR RS Kleischmidt. Middleton, Carr, Shouds, | 0m Mr. fence 2 = Allen called attention to the fact that the section is without adequate protection in case of fire, because of the delay invariably caused by the late arrival of a hook and ladder company. The nearest truck com- pany, explained Mr. Allen, is located so far down town that it is always several min- utes b2fore the engine companies arrive on the scene of a fire in the section. In the event of a bad fire in one of the many tall buildings in Mount Pleasant or Columbia Heights, said Mr. Allen, this delay on the part of the truck company would undoubt- 2dly result in the loss of life. The matter was referred to the executive committee for proper action, although President Bal- Unger stated be feared that as the District appropriation bill has made no provision for a truck company in th2 section, noth- ing can probably be done for a year or more. ~ Dr. Hasbrouck, the chairman of the spe- cial committee to secure reduced express Tates, having left the city, Mr. Todd was appointed chairman of the committee. Mr. Simmons moved that th> association approve the bill for the renaming of streets recently approved by the Senate District committee, but after some discussion, in which it appeared that th2 motion would not prevail, the resolution was withdrawn. rg as IN INTEREST OF CHARITY. Franzoni, Hazen, 8. S. Adams, Myers, Hu- ineche, Cook, Behrend, Bovee, L. Eliot, D. O. Leech. Bowen, Mackall, jr., Wellington, Barker, Fox, J. Eliot, Butler, Giazebrook, Godding, J. T. Cele, Hunt, Sillers, J. D. Mergan, Hegar, Duffey and Woodward. The following new members were elected James T. Arwine, Grafton D. P. Bailey, William Thompson Burch, DeWitt C. Chad- wick, James William Hart, Isabel Haslup, J. M. Heller, Theodore ¥. Hull, William P. Mills, John Benjamin Nichols, John L. Norris, J2sse N. Reeve, William N. Suter, Joseph Stiles Wall and William Edward yest. ——— Charges Denied. In answer to the suit for divorce recent- ly instituted by her husband, Meyer Stern, general denial of the allegaticns of the latter are made by Mamie Stern. a The Charge Ignored. The grand jury has ignored the charges and failed to report an indictment against James W. Jones, formerly a clerk in the office of the sixth auditor, who was arrest- ed on a charge of altering and forging a certain post office money order. oer ne geet Smalls Easter Flowers. J. H. Small & Sons, 1ith and G streets, Washington, and 1153 Broadway, N. ¥. Leng-distance ‘phone enables immediate Gelivery of orders given to either house.— Advertisement. Plan of East Washington Association —Other Matters Discussed. The East Washington Citizens’ Associa- tion met in regular monthly session last night. A report from the committee on reclamation of the Eastern branch flats was read setting forth the progress that had been made in the matter and calling attention to the passage of the joint reso- lution by the House of Representatives Monday. That resolution makes an ap- propriation of $2,000 to defray expenses of surveys and directs the Secretary of War to submit a report on a project for the improvement of the Anacostia river. Mr. Tracy L. Jeffords took occasion to refer to the editorial in The Star of yester- day upon this subject and commended it very highly. The executive committee, to which was referred the resolution looking for an ad- jJustment of the telephone rates, made its report, setting forth, in lieu of the resolu- tion, that the rates charged should be lowered, and that the association would use all reasonable efforts to effect this re- sult; that the telephone company should be under municipal control, and that the asso- ciation favored legislation for the intro- duction of any competing telephone com- pany which shall give a guarantee of its ability, financially and otherwise, to carry on said business. After a short discussion upon what was meant by municipal control and the ex- planation by Secretary Sperry that it did not mean ownership, but merely munici- pal direction, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Solomon Carr called attention to the need of improved streets, and Dr. A. Pat- ten, in this connection, spoke of the filthy condition of the streets in East Washing- ton. Mr. Tracy L. Jeffords said he had never seen the streets in a more filthy or dilapidated condition than ut present. Wm. A. Girouard said the streets all over the city were never in a worse con- dition. They had been filthy for a year, and he saw no improvement in the streets swept by hand over the machine-swept streets. President Smith spoke of the dirty streets in Southeast Washington. Mr. O. B. Hallam of the committee on proposed legislation submitted a draft of a bill to incorporate the Provident Aid As- sociation of the District of Columbia. The bill provides for a board of thirty mem- bers, the division of the city into ten dis- tricts, the further subdivision of thése dis- tricts, and the employment of agents to distribute relief, and that the members shall be appointed from _the section in which they reside by the Commissioners of the District of Columbt There were numerous suggestions as to amendments to the bill, the most impor- tant being that one-third of the members of the board go out of office each year, the limit of the longest term being years. The bill was finally adopted. Upon motion of Mr. J. W. Babson, cop- fes of this report were furnished to the chairman of the committee on health, po- lice and charities, with instructions to have the same introduced in both houses of Con- Mr. J. W. Babson moved a vote of thanks to the members of the committee on recla- mation of the Anacostia flats, who had —_+--— Committed to Reform School. Harry Monroe, a fourteen-year-old col- ered boy of Garfield, has been committed to the reform school by Judge Kimball. He was convicted of stealing a pocket book containing $2.77 from Mrs. Mamie Barks. Officer Sievens of Anacostia, who made the arrest, said the boy was drunk when taken into custod: ee Husband Obtains Divorce. Judge Cox has signed a deeres granting Presley Ash a divorce from Lydia Ash. Mr. Ash ts also allowed the custody of the child of the couple. ——+- Belt Railway Case Continued. The pending appeal in the Court of Ap- peals from the decree of Judge Cox, direct- ing the sale of the Belt railway, has been continued. This action was taken at the suggestion of Mr. A. B. Browne, of counsel for the trustee. Mr. Browne explained that such legislation is soon expected by Con- gress as will render the hearing of the ap- peal by the court unnecessary. It was stipulated, however, that in the event Congress does not act the matter will be proceeded with before the Court of Appeals. —_>_—_-. akespeare’s Prophetic Description. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: x Apropos of Uncle Sam's eleventh hour hot haste in anticipation of war with Spain, how prophetically graphic of this present time is Marcellus’ query in “Hamlet:” “Good now, sit down, and tell me, he that knows, why this same strict and most ob- servant watch so nightly toils the subject of the land! And why such daily cast of brazen cannon, and foreign mart for im- plements of war; why such impress of shipwrights, whose sore task does not di- vide the Sunday from the week; what might be toward, that the sweaty haste doth make the night joint laborer with the day; who is’t, that can inform me?” Why, Weyler, Sobral, De Lome and with characteristic Spanish sagacity! 8. W. RITTENHOU.S. April 5, 1898. ————— Grand Opening. Messrs. Loch &—Co., the clothiers of 621 Pa. ave. n.w., will throw open the doors of their big new establishment to the public tomorrow 2vening from 7 to 10. Music in attendance. Handsome and useful sou- Yenirs to ladies and gentlemen, Loe Co., 621 Pa. ave.—Advt. plo pester Soe Am Odd Fellows’ Visitation. The visit of Federal City Lodge, No. 20, of Northeast Washington to Amity Lodge, No. 27, LO. O. F., in South Washington last evening was an event that created in- worked faithfully and indefatigably for THE JEFFERSON CELEBRATION. An American Banquet Will Be En- Joyed by Democrats of Renown. All things pertaining to the dinner to be giver on the 13th instant at the National Rifies’ Armory in celebration of Jefferson’s birthday anniversary, under the auspices of the National Association of Democratic Clubs, will be thoroughly American and patriotic in sentiment—toasts, bill of fare, ‘wines, music and decorations. The latter will consist almost entirely of potted plsnts and cut flowers. “The stars and stripes,” of course, will be displayed, but in a sufficient degree only to emphasize the true American sentimeng. The bill of fare will be printed in plain Enzlish type and will embrace none but enjoyaole American dishes. The wines will all be of American vintage and of the very best quality this ecuntry produces. During the progress of the dinner a musical program will be ren- dered, as fellows: “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” “America,” to be sung by diners with orchestral accompaniment; ‘“Colum- bia, the Gem of the Ocean;” “The Jeffer- sonian Banner,” sung by the Jefferson Quartet; “Dixie,” “My Maryland,” “The Star Spangled Banner,” vocal solo, chorus ‘by diners and orchestral accompaniment; “Old Virgiria Never Tires,” “The Arka nish the music. es YOUNG PEOPLE’S RALLY. Movement in Behalf of the Y. M. C. A. Building. Arrangements have been completed for the rally of the young people of Washing- ton in behalf of the proposed building of the ¥. M. C. A. The meeting will be held at ..rst Congregational Church this even- ing at 7:45 o'clock. Admission will be by ticket. Rev. B. L. Whitman, D.D., presi- dent of Columbian University; will deliver an address. The singing will be a feature of the evening. The program will be as hitherto published in The Star. Secretary Multer of the association will talk, and there will be addresses by W. B. Miller of the International Y. M. C. A. committee and Mr. Charles F. Nesbit, secretary of the citizens’ committee of one hundred. It is hoped at least one thousand young per- sons at this meeting will be enlisted to work for the Y. M. C. A. pests OHIO REPUBLICANS. Vigorous Resolutions Adopted Urg- ing Intervention in Cuba. At a largely attended meeting of the Ohio Republican Association, held last night at No. 923 F street, and presided over by ex- Gov. Alphonso Hart, resolutions were adopted, which, after reciting the atrocities of the war being waged by Spain in Cuba, anc expressing the belief that Spain will- fully planned the destruction of the Maine and the diabolical murder of the brave sea- men and officers, declared as follows: “Resolved by the Ohio Republican Asso- ciation of Washington, That while we in- dorse the calm, conciliatory and patriotic course pursued by the President and his cabinet, and while the moderation and pa- triotism displayed by the Congress of the United States challenge our admiration, we believe the time has come for decisive ac- tion, and we, therefore, indorse the resolu. tions Introduced by Senator Joseph B. For- aker, and urge their adoption at the earliest time consonant with the dignity of the Sen- ate, and shoud an appeal to arms on the Part of the United States be necessary to compass the freedom of Cuba, we, as citi- zens of the state which furnished this gov- ernment such soldiers as Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Rosecranz, McPherson, Buell, Crook, McDowell and Custer, stand ready to furnish our quota to defend the honor of our country and the glory of its flag.”” The annual report of the secretary, TM. Sullivan, showed a membership of 190 and a prosperous financial condition. —_.—_—_. Annual Election of Officers. The annual election of officers took place yesterday at the regular meeting of the National Co-operative Company at Al2xan- dria. There was but one vacancy on the board. The officers and directors are well- known gentlemen of this city and Alexan- dria, and are: Smith Thompson, president; I. C. Stockton, vice president; C. F. Hunt, secretary; Burton Macafee, treasurer; Dr. Lawrence Stabler, Dr. Joseph Jouy, James A. Randall, John Finn, Stephen E. Gough and W. F. Gapen, directors. —_+—_—_. Disbandment of the Engineer Bat- talion, To the Editor of The Evening Star: I wish to correct some evident confusion about the “wiping out of existence” of the Engineer Battalion, D. C. N. G. The civil organization of the “Engineer Corps,” D. C., is still in existence just as much as that of the National Rifles, etc.; whether it will be continued or wind up ita civil affairs and dispose of its property remains to be see. Its members have, so far, taken part in military gervice as the “Engineer Corps, D. C. N. G.,” or as an “acting en- gineer battalion,” its officers having been appointed, with the exception of its com- manding officer, who held the commission of first lient2nant, Engineer Corps, D. C. militia, and an appointment as- “acting major,” D. C. N. G. During the last few years its members have perfurined mili- tary service in the D. C. N. G. as the “2d Separate Battalion,” known as the En- gineer Battalion. (G. O. No. 5, Hdars. D. C. M., Apcil 29, 1897, part vi.) It was thus organized by Gen. Ordway, “as a battalion of four companies of infantry,” so that its officers could receive commissions corre- sponding to actual position in regard to duty and rank. Its duties were distinctly specified in the order referred to, and as are performed by engineer troops. It had, as such, a battalion organization, wore the regulation engineer uniform, as they al- ways have, and one of the last, if not the last, official acts of the late Gen. Ordway was to approve my requisition for a regu- lation engineer flag, inscribed, “D. C. En- gineers.” This was received, and it was a sad coincidence that the first and perhaps the only time it appeared in a parade was at the military funeral of Gen. Ordway, and draped with the insignia of mournin Now, under the late “wiping out of e: istence” order, a portion of its members, as a battalion staff, also as three com. panies, are transferred as infantry to the proposed 6th Battalion of the 2d Regiment, . C. M., and out of the wreckage, ac- cording to law, an “Engineer Corps” and “Signal Corps,” each consisting of a first lieutenant and a maximum of thirty-three total, each, are to be organized. The en- gineer Battalion at the time of issuing this order numbered 120, total, and was, being rapidly recruited. s I cannot believe that the late General Ordway, who had strained the law and everything else to orfanize and train cn Engineer Battalion, contemplated for one moment that in the face of possible active service he would transform it into in- fantry. But I am confident that the mem- bers of the Engineer Corps, D. C., wiil in- evitably be called upon to perform mili- tary engineering duty, no matter where they are or what uniform they may wear in active service, and they will be a credit to the District in whatevér duty they may be called upon to perform. I will add that engineer troops are expected and are pre- pared to act as infantry in case cf an emergency. In January last I tendered my resigna- tion to the commanding general of the D. Cc. M., as_a militia officer oftentimes is forced to do, to find out where he stands. active service as such. I was on the uctive wervice list of the corps, and if any one will take the trouble be will find in The Even- of Sat y, April 2, an advertise- re for the Engineer SOUTHERN jRAILWAY PLANS Wow Union Passenger Station in Washing- ton Bnder Consideration. Completion ef Zine Between Winston- Salem and Mooresville, N. C— Extension of Lease. The Southefn Railway Company, in ad- dition to going ahead rapidly with its part in the davelopment of the plans for the erection of a new union passenger station in Washington and the construction of yards of its own in the vicinity of the city, is making important improvements in other directions, Within the next few days there will be complsted a line of railway extending from Winston-Salem to Mooresville in North Carolina, which wil! give the Southern a new and independent line between Greens- boro’ and Charlotte, and which, it is ex- Bected, will entirely relieve the Southern from the entanglements in which it has re- cently been involved by the action of Gov. Russell of that state. At present the Southern uses, 18 a part of its main line batween Washington and Atlanta, a strip of railway ninety-three miles in length between Greensboro’ ard Charlotte, and which is a portion of the North Carolina railway, three-fourths of Whose stock is owned by the state of North Carolina. The North Carolina rail- way raally extends from Charlotte, via Salisbury and Greensboro’, to Raleigh and Goldsboro’, a distance cf 223 miles, and since 1871, has been under lease to the Southern and its predecessor, the Richmond and Danville system. This leas? was made in 1871 for a period of thirty years, and everything worked pleasantly between the state and the railway company until about two years ago, when the Southera began negotiations for an extension of the lease from its expiration in 19v1 for a period of ninety-nine years. Seaboard Air Line Makes Bid. In 1896, however, the Seaboard Air Line, which had a line of its own into Raleigh, made a bid for the lease of the North Caro- lina road, and this resulted in a conflict be- tween the two railway companies and also involved Gov. Russell. Many months of contention have followed between the gov- ernor and the Southern railway officials, during which the governor has filed a num- ber of suits for damages against the rail- way Officials, and efforts have bzen made in the North Carolina legislature to abro- gate the lease, all cf which failed, however, of accomplishment. Recently it has been mutually agreed to svbmit to Judge Simon- ton of tha federal court the question as to whether or not the original lease to the Richmond and Danville was or was not made in legal manner. The court meets at Greensboro’ next week. ‘The Southern railway p2ople are confi- dent that the decision of Judge Simonton will be favorable to them, but in view of the fact that they have experienced con- siderable trouble in th2. past, by reason of the fact that part of their main hne nas been, and might again be, in control of par- ties antagonistic to them, they some months ago decided to build the new road between Winston-Sal2m and Mooresville, as above stated. In se¢uring possession of the prop- erty necessary upon which to construct this line, the Southerm pursued a policy differ- ent, it is alleged, trom that of any other railway company in the country, se far “as known, and instead of acquiring the right of way under the terms of the charter, or by condemnation proccedifgs, purchased all the property needed outright and paid cash for it. Will Purchase Right of Way. It is’ stated to be probable that if there should be any future trouble on account of the leas3 of the North Carolina-railway, the Southern: would paraliel that part of the line between Graensboro’ and Golds- boro’, a distance of 130 miles, and would follow the precedent set in the other in- stance by buying the necessary land along the entire route. Since the Southern has made its vast. system of improvements at Norfolk, which is'to be its deep water ter- minus, it.is a matter of importance to them either to have the North Carolina railway, or at least that part of it between Greans- boro’ and Selma, or to parallel the North Carolina line.between the same points. The decision of Judge Simonton, which is eagerly looked for in many quartars, will not, it is understood, be appeaied from, either by the governor of North Carolina or the Southern officials whatever the de- cision, —————— Inherits Sixty Thousand Dollars. Charlotte Grayni, a little Italian waif, who was rescued from off the streets of this city by Rev. Dr. H. W. Wharton of Baltimore about a year ago, has fallen heir to $60,000 in Italy. After passing into the hands of Dr. Wharton she was taken to the “Whosoever Farm,” a charitable home for orphan children organized by Dr. Wharton near Luray, Va., where she has remained ever since. Lately it was learn- ed that she had inherited the fortune < bove referred to, and a few days since she was given over to the Italian consul at New York, who went to the “Whosoever Farm” for her. She will now be taken to Italy and cared for there. eed Attention is called to trustees’ sale to- morrow of No. 410 H streat northwest, brick dwelling, at 4:30 o'clock; two brick houses, Nog. 1322 and 1324 12th street northeast, at 5:30 o'clock, and five small brick dwellings, Nos. 101 to 109 18th street and A streeg northeast, at 6 o'clock. A splendid opportunity for investment, id qa SS Medical Inspectors Appointed. Upon the recommendation of the Dis- trict health officer the Commissioners have appointed Drs. Louis J. Battle and John L. Norris as inspectors under the act to pre- vent the spread of contagious diseases, their appointment to continue until all danger from the existing case of small- pox here has passed. Their appointment, the health officer explained, is necessary to keep under surveillance persons ex- posed to the case of smallpox recently de- veloped at the hospital. —_.—___ “Base Ball and Business” Book Free. At D. J. Kaufman’s, Clothier, 1007 Pa, ave. —Advertisement. ——>———— Anthropological Society. At a meeting of the Anthropological So- ciety last evening in the assembly hall of the Cosmos Club, Prof. Otis T. Mason spoke on th3 subject of “Egypt in America,” re- ferring to the coming to America of Span- iards and the descendants of the people of Egypt and morthern Africa, who had set- tled in Spain. . Dr. Thomas’ Wilson gave an account of the traditiong upon which was founded the story of Bluebeard, and Mr. Isaac C. Noyes talked abouti“TBe Peruvian Mummy.” a Golden Sul@iece of Spiritualists. The goldem jubilee of the spiritualists will be celebrated tomorrow evening at Maccabee Tempie, No. 513 9th street north- west, by the: irst Association of Spiritual- ists of Washington. Among those who will participate i tie exercises will be Mrs. Cora L. Ae yee big nes Barrett, lent of thesNational ualists’ a E oie its” As- ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION. Congress Heights Association Dis- cusses That and Other Matters. The regular monthly meeting of the Congress Heights Citizens’ Association was held last evering. The attendance was large. Messrs. O° C. Brothers, jr., 8, G. Black- weod and C. M. Emmons were appointed a ccmmittee to make arrangements for a Proper observance of Arbor day, which oc- curs the 22d instant. The program is ex- pected to be quite elaborate, it was stated, and several of the speakers said there was every reason to believe the celebration would be attended by practically the entire Population of Congress Heights and vicin- ity. The secretary was directed to send a let- ter to Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture, requesting him to be pres- ent, as was the custom each year with his predecessor. It was stated that the trees planted on | Arbor day, several years ago, by former Secretary of the Navy Herbert, Senator Ccckrell and a number of other prominent men, were all doing well, and that not one of those set out on the occasion mentioned had died. The subject of having appropriate cere- monies on Decoration day was referred to, and action thereon was deferred to the next meeting of the association. The committee on schools reported that since their last report the number of pupils in the Congress Heights School had greatly increased, and that there was not a single case of sickness among either the teachers or the scholars. The committee further announced the re- ceipt of information from the proper au- thorities that the long expected clock for the dome of the new school building would soon be furnished. ‘The committee on streets reported that ar- rangements have been completed for the grading and graveling of Philadelphia street; that the gravel necessary would be dcnated by Mr. A. E. Randle, and the Dis- trict Commissioners would pay for the work of grading and spreading. The committee on building improvements reported that efforts were being made to have sidewalks laid on Nichols avenue; also, that since the improvements were made to the street lamps, that avenue is as well lighted at night as is Pennsylvania avenue in Washington; also, that from in- formation received, it was the opinion that at least forty houses would be built at Congress Heights during the ensuing sea- son, and that many contracts have been mage. It was likewise stated that a move- ment has been begun for the building of a handsome chapel Ly members of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church in the vicinity, on the lot at the intersection of Nichols avenue and Omaha street. ‘The committee on parks reported that ar- Trangements were being made to operate both Randie and Wilson Parks during the summer; that there will be a band of music in Wilson Park and various attractions in Randle Park, at the terminus of the elec- tric line. ‘The statement of Mr. F. M. Haines, gen- eral manager of the Capital Railway Com- pany, as published in The Star of Tuesday, in which the latter said he felt certain he would be able to corvince the District Commissioners that the death of Mr. J. W. Middieton’s horse, Saturday last, was not the result of electric shock, was discussed at much iength, and it was voted unani- mcusly as the sense of the association that it was an impossibility for the horse to have been hurt by electricity, as claimed. —————s Late Dinners. Headaches and the frequently distressing effects of late dinners and banquets disap- pear Immediately after a refreshing dose of Bromo-Pepsin. Druggists. 1c.—Advt. ———— Order of Golden Cross. Mount Vernon Commandery celebrated its enniversary last night, at the close of the regular meeting, by an entertainment, com- prising the following program: Piano solo, Miss Watkins; address, A. H. Fiegenbaum; tenor solo, Rufus Putnam; recitation, Mr. Frank Brown; violin solo, Mz. Shultz; leg- erdemain and ventriloquism, Mr. Eugene Thompson; recitation, Mr. Faulkner; pho- nograph, Dr. W. E. Bradley; soio, Miss Weaver; recitation, Mr. A. H. Pearson; reading, Dr. Jewey. The entertainment closed with a one-act farce, entitled ‘‘Con- vention of Realistic Reading,” in which parts were taken by young people of the commandery. The hall was well filled with an interested audience. —_>—_—_. Juniors Entertain Seniors. An entertainment was given last Friday evening at Union M.E. Church by the Jun- jor Christian Endeavor Society of the ckurch, under the direction of its super- intendent, Miss Evelyn B. Hodge. It was entitled “‘An old folks’ concert,” and the Program consisted of songs, recitations and dialogues appropriate to the subject. The printed program in itself was unique, “‘be- ing in ye style and ye sp2lling thereof patterned after ye mesters of ye old Eng- lich prose.” The little folks were costumed in accord- ance with ‘‘ye style ‘In vogue in ye olden tyme,” and in every number acquitted themselves creditably. The “Ballad of Lord Lovell” was rerdered by little Miss Holtzclaw, and a duet, “Long, Long Ago,” by the Misses McGlue and Clokey. These two numbers deserve special mention. The whole program was heartily applauded. Not the least entertaining part of the program was “Pafte three,” which was en- acted in the basement of the church. The little “‘old-tyme ladyes’” served refresh- ments.to a host of their friends, old and yeung, and a pleasant social hour followed. There are three conditions: When the blood is poor; When more flesh is needed; When there is weakness of the throat or lungs. There is one cure: that is Scott’s Emulsion. It contains the best cod-liver oil emulsified, or digested, and com- bined with the hypophosphites and glycerine. It promises more prompt relief and more lasting benefit in these cases than can be obtained from the use of any other remedy. Boc. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York, CITY ITEMS. > When You Go. to Center Market call at our stands and order some of our None fiser. All kinds. jous sausage. J. A. AUGUSTERFER, 656 Cen. market. ‘TO REDUCE THE NOISE. Action for Relief of Clerks tn Two Departments. ‘The space between the tracks of the Capital Traction line on 7th street on the two blocks from E to G streets northwest has be2n paved with asphalt. Along the balance of the line the portion of the Belgian block pavement which was taken up during the progress of the work in changing the cable system to the under- ground electric has ben restored. In the case of the two squares above referred to asphalt has been substituted for the Belgian block, and this change was made in accordance with the request of the District Commissioners, as it is the purpose of the lattur officials to pave with asphalt the entire roadway for this distance on each side of the railroad tracks. The proposed change in the character of the pavement will be in compliance, also, with the request of the Postmaster General and the Secretary of the Interior. These officials ere of the cpinion that the noise from the street will be considerably lessened and the annoyance trom this cause to the employes in both departments will be reduced to a minimim when a smooth asphalt pavement is substituted for the stone block pavement. It is stated that this request was made in sufficient Ume so that the Commissioners could provide for the expense in the esti- mates. As has been stated in The Star, a Movement is on foot by the business men ong that thoroughfare to have the entire reet repaved with asphalt, and it is prob- able that as soon as the money can be ob- tained the work will be done. The change in the cable system now used on 7th street to the underground electric is going on rapidly. All that remains to be done can only be carried on after the road stops running for the night. Then gangs of men swarm along the line, putting in the conductor bars. The entire work is completed from the southern end to a point near New York avenue, and it 1s expected by the time the power house of the com- pany is sufficiently completed to be used that this line can be operated by electricity along with the rest of the system. ———— Perry C: a Again Chosen President Officers of the Blaine Invincible Club for the ensuing ycar have been clected as fol- lows: Perry H. Carson, president; R. H. Gunnell, vice president; James A. Perry, secretary; W. K. Brown, assistant secre- tary; S. O. Carroll, treasurer, John I. Thomas, chaplain; Jerry M. Matthews, sergeant-at-arms, Jacob C. Curry, attor- ney. Executive committee: W. H. Gray, chairman; R. H. Gunnell, M. H. Robinson, W. E. Jores, H. C. Saunders, W. H. Neison, W. J. Snitth, Payton R. Harvey, Edward Chase, John i. Thcmas, James W. Jackson, Taylor Knorl, Benjamin Marshall, J. H. Matthews, J. A. Perry, W. K. Brown, 8S. 0. Carroli, M. H. Robinson, sr., J. E. Winkins, E. W. Welborne, Jerry M. Matthews. See Minister’s Pocket Picked. A pickpocket. succeeded about 4 o'clock Monday afternoon in getting a pocket book from the pocket of the Rev. O. 8. Dean of Paterson, N. J. The theft was committed, it is thought, at the corner of 9th and F streets at the transfer junction. ‘Ihe pecket book contained $31 in bilis and a Colunbian half dollar. Alfred J. Hal- ford, son-in-law of the minister, reported the theft to the police. —___ Mycological Club. ‘The ninth regular meeting of the Wash- ington Mycological Club will take place in the chemical labcratory of the Columbian University at 4:15 p.m. today. Miss Amelia Tyler will read a_ paper of much interest, entitled “Our Fungoid Friends and Foes.” AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL. MAT. TODAY, 25, 50 and 750. ‘The Singing Comedian, Andrew [i] AG K In the Phenomenally Successful New Play, An Irish Gentleman. WEEK NEXT Seats Tomorrow. DANIEL FROHMAN’S LYCEUM THEATER STOCK CO. The Princess palin The Butterfly. ACADETTY. POPCESTICES. Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matinees. ‘W. A. BRADY'S Greatest Production of Modern HUM AOT Y 4—HORSES—4 20—-FOXHOUNDS—20 FEATURES—The Great ish Hunting Scene, the Ruined al by Moonlight, the Combat on Ho the Ex the Realistic ttle 4 ‘April 11—The Comedy Sunbeam, pe-20tt KATIE EMMETT. ape-: COLUMBIA. ALL, WEEK. ONLY MATINEE SATURDAY. MR. RICHARD MANSFIELD PRESENTS TONIGHT THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. DEVIL'S DISCIPLE Thursday, BEAU BRUMMEL Hriday and Eatusday Matioes, DR. JEKYLL Next Week—THB TELIPUTIANS. a6 COLUMBIA. P=", E wcEDAY April 12, 27, a AFTERNOON, _ HOFMAN. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. MR. E. H. SOTHERN ‘Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Pri. Eves. & Sat. Mat., THE LAKE CITY HORROR. . Vigorous Denunciation of the Marder of Postmaster Baker. A large number of colored people attend- ed the mass meeting held in Shiloh Baptist Church last night to express the tndigna- tion of the representatives of the negro race in the District at the horrible murder of the late Postmaster Baker and the shooting of his wife and children at Lake City, N.C., several weeks ago. Rev. Dr. George Lee presided, and addresses were made by Bishop Walter of the A. M. E. Church and Miss Ida B. Wells of Chi- c&égo. The latter, who is the well-known apostle of anti-lynching, made a stirring nd- dress, in which she deciared the persecu- tions of the reconcentrados in Cuba were equaled by the suffering and persecution of her own race, and urged that meetings should be held everywhere to create senti- ment in behalf of bringing aBdut a change in such conditions. She said that even if the government's energetic efforts to bring the murderers of Postmaster Baker to jus- tice were successful, she did not think a jury could be found in South Carolina to conv‘ct them. A committee of five, under the chairman- ship of Rev. A. J. Taylor, pastor of Shiloh Church, was appointed te present to the President a petition, accompanied by r lutions adopted by the meeting vigorous’ condemning the Lake City horror and pra: ing that all efforts be exerted to bring the perpetrators to justice, and recommending = payment of indemnity to the family of he murdered postmaster. Senator Mason, who was to have address- ed the meeting, was unavoidably absent. Truste: will sell at auction tomorrow afternoon, at 5 o'clock, about 11,655 square feet of ground, fronting on O street be- tween North Capitol and Ist streets north- boson A splendid chance for a builder. See advt. Spring [ledicine THE NECESSITY AND THE REMEDY. A SAFEGUARD OF HEALTH, A SAVER OF TIME AND MONEY. Health and success may depend upon your taking.a good Spring Medicine now. Just at the time when the system needs un- usual supplies of energy and vitality to adjust iteelf to the conditions of this try- ing season, it is weakened and debilitated, because poorly nourished by impure and impoverished blood. Help is found in Hood's Sarsapariila because this great med- feine has power to purify, enrich and vital- ize the blood. It promptly expels all spring humors, manifested in boils, pimples, sores and eruptions, tones up the stomach and liver, regulates and sustains the kidneys, cures that tired feeling, and by creating an appetite and giving digestive power, it im- parts strength and vigor to the whole body. Hood’s Sarsaparilia ‘Is America’s Greatest Medicine. $1; six for $5. Prepared by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. Hood’s Pil POCOERESSOE SD OS 2OSOESEEOE OS AMUSEMENTS. RIFLES’ HALL, 3," 9th and 1th ste. are the best after-diuner pills, aid digestion. 25c. Monday, Arid f 1 ss Glee and YA LE Banjo Clubs. Mrs. A. E. Bates, Mrs. Henry B. Brown, Mrs, Wm. H. Clagett, Mra. Jobn Dalzell, Mme. de Sitcur, Mrs. Stepher B. Fiking, Mrs. E. M. Gal- loudet, Mrs. Arnold Hague, irs. Engene Mrs. T. 8. Hamlin. Mrs. R. R. Hitt, Hume, Mrs. N.S. Lincoln, Mrs, David R. M. Mrs. It. Hl. McKim, Mrs. G. W. McLan: Jomes MeMillon, Mrs. John Addison Po George Shiras, 3irs. P Wetmore, Seats at GUZMAN’S, in E. F. Droop & Sons’. aps-7t*-18 THE CHORAL SOCIETY LECTURE BY MR. H. E. KREHBIEL. Dvorak and Nationalism in Music. UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, CORNER 13TH AND L STREETS. THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 7, 8 O'CLOCK. Admission, 50 cents. Reserved seats, 75 cents. Tickets on sale at JF. Ellis & Co.'s, 937 Penna, ave., or at the church, on the evening of the lecture. mb31,ap2,5,6,7 WILLARD HALL. POSITIVELY LAST WEEK, LaST CHANCE TO SEE Lumiere’s Cinematographe REPRIDUCING Y ACTION OF LIFE. ‘E—23 OTHER V! va. apa-r* ‘The Great Orginal Oriental Life-size $50,000 Painting, FATIMA. Ladies, Tuetday and Thursday afternoons. 1411 Penn. ave., Willard’s Hotel. 9 a.m. to Jl p.m. Admission, 25c. ap2-6r* RAND OPERA HOUSE KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. WEEK COMMENCING APRIL 4. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. ARNOLD WOLFORD'S RCMANTIC PLAY, ThebrandofCain THE SPANISH INN, DIABLO CHASM, THE STONE QUARRY And the GREAT EXPLOSION of the POWER HOUSE. Mlustrated Views of the Flondike between the Easter Week—THOS. E. SHEA in THE MAN-O’-WAR’S MAN. pA-6t-24 Washington Horse Show, TO BE HELD IN CONVENTION HALL, May 4, 5, 6 and 7, 1898. SALE OF ARENA BOXES AND SEASON SEATS OPEN MONDAY, APRIL 4, AT 9 A.M., AT GUZ- MAN’S, IN E. F. DROOP & SONS’, Arena Boxes, $50 and $60. ma season Seats, $8.00. EXCURSIONS, ETC. $5 SATURDA* EXCURSIONS $5 To Steamboat Co. terest among Odd Fellows. The second de- gree was conferred by the team of Fed- eral City Lodge in its inimitable man- ner, to ths pleasure of the large assem- blage present. The team was composed of ‘W. F. Dement, W. Heinard, E. L&ger, Samuel Lewis, E. E. Munsey, N. W. Bridges, J. J. Story, M. D.; G. H. Baxter, P. K. Penningten, R. Leonard, Messrs. Eaton, Rocwood, M. M. Brower and Fel- ter, alt ler the direction of Past Grand Master John H. Wocd. those pres- ent were Past Grand Masters R. H. Sorrell, Dr. E. C. C. Winter, A. 8, Webster, An- Allan and Jae b Persinger of Tabor Todee, aco! ‘er No. 315, Xenia, Ohio. St “What Royal Glue sticks stays stuck.” 100. Advertisement. four years. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Tracy L. Jefford thanks to the press, the board of trade, the District Commissioners and other citi- zens’ associations for the help they had WTI Sten. 8. 8. Yoder and A. Girouard spoke mil 4 tl great assistance had given the peat and the resolution paninen ‘April 5, 1898. GILBERT = passed . — Mr. 0. B, Hol resen: motion. 9 calli for an investigntion of the teeoke Epworth Board of Control. wars of the Capital + which | ‘The board of control of the District Ep- *— were represented as in ‘worth League will meet at Foundry M. EB. : eondlisiags | 705 eesti oar Church this evening: st 7:30. Two tmport- Easter Flowers at Gude’s, _—| Sat é any ‘eo ace 206 fret pabloet will moet ae 6: o'clock. and ring beaetien Set SA eat: 2 : :