Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1898, Page 8

8 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1898-24 PAGES. McK new’s, |NLYATRAINING SHIP CLOAKS, SUITS AND FURNISHINGS. 933 Penn. Ave. Saturday, April 9, 1898. More Suits. E announce the arrival of HER VISIT WITHOUT another large shipment of stylish Novelty Suits this morning, and have advice of another shipment on Monday! Sold more Suits the past week than probably any two previous weeks, which fact certainly indorses our styles and prices. We have no competition in Suits. Our ten dollar Suits are as characteristic of carefulness in mak- ing as the highest priced we have. Best ten dollar Suits offered in Washington. At $2) we show 2 superb line of Venetian Cloth Suite, In the new stor’’ shades, silk-] A throughout and custem made. werehe Novelty Suits up to $50. Additional styles of Silk Waists opened today. Novelty checks and plaids, in light color effects, with self and adjustable linen collars. $8. Black Taffeta Six Waists at $5.25. Black Satin W: $7. W.H. McKnew, 933 Pa. 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Buying late gave us the new late Italian Vessel, Amerigo Vesnucci, Anchors Off Alexandria, SIGNIFICANCE Sailed From Home With Orders to Visit Washington. YOUNG OFFICERS ABOARD The Italian training ship Amerigo Ves- pucci arrived at Alexandria this morning about 10 o'clock and anchored in the stream off Jones Point. The health officer, Dr. Arthur Snowden, accompanied by Dr. M. W. O'Brien, boarded her at 1 o'clock, and made an inspection. She was given a clean bill of health: Scores of people went out in the small boats, hoping to be al- lowed on board. None but representatives of the press and a brother of the Italian consul at Baltimore were allowed to go on deck. The latter remained and dined with the commandante, Gas Gaetano Chierchia. Tomorrow, and each day until the ship sails, visitors will be admitted. It may be that they will not be allowed on the ship before 2 o’clock in the afternoon and they will have to depart before sundown. Officers and Men. There are thirty-seven officers on the ship, with twenty-four young officers, who recently graduated from the Military Coi- lege, this being their first sea voyage. There are oa board 315 men, including the officers. The principal officers are: Gas Gaetano, commadante; Vincenzo Fabbini, second of- ficer; Antenfo Di Stefano, navigating of- Raffaelo Cosenzo, first lieutenant: Giovanni G: , second Meutenant, and Alfredo Erofferio, third Meutenant. Ner' Farina, who is the led 5 the graduates, was on duty when a Star r went aboard. When learned tity of the reporter there w Oo jon about his being admitted, eful to give the in- had been no time this morning for putting the vessel in order. The sailors were at work cleaning up. Description of the Ship. The Amerigo V is about 240 feet long, although the officers said they could not give the me in feet.. She is apparently old boat, and has seen many years of service. None of her guns are of big ¢ er, the largest being fifteen centimeters, but she has a number of small guns. The ship in the summer time is used at home as a training ship. In the ier she is known as ac She sailed from Italy the 16th of December, and 3 spent some time at Havana and’ Key West, leaving the latter place the Ist of April. After a few days’ stay she will leave Alexandria for Philadelphia, and may re- turn to Italy about the k of May or the first ef June. She draws feet of water, and it was with great difficulty that she succeeded in reaching Alexandria. When the boat passed the quarantine offi- cer at the capes a-bay pilot was employed and a second pilot was taken on near the mouth of the river. Both pilots remained aboard until Alexandria was reached, and they will also pilot her safely out on her return trip. Because of the shoal wa- ter down the river it was feared by the officers that the vessel would run aground, end it was only by sending the men to one end of the the ship that she finally got over the bar and managed to ascend the river in safety. me Fellowing Orders. When the Amerigo Vespucci left Italy 1t Was under orders to visit Washington, and this plan was changed only after the cap- tain had been told of the condition of the river front. He realized that there would be no trouble experienced in reaching this city, but he feared he might have some trouble turning his boat when he got ready to leave. The sailors, as well as the officers, are much interested in the question of war be- tween this country and Spain, and most of them seemed surprised that war had not already been declared. “Our visit here,” said one of the officers, “has no bearing whatever on the trouble between the two countrie t is reported,” he was told, “that you have come to take the Spanish minister home, in the event of war.” The Italian officer appeared to regard the ; Statement as a huge joke, and while he was enjoying a laugh, another officer, who did not appear to speak or understand English, stopped and asked what the fun was about. Then the English speaking officer turned to the reporter and said: “He thinks it's very funny, the story about taking home the Spanish minister.” In Havana and Key West, he said, things were very lively, especially in Key West. “We are very much interested in the trouble betw the two countries,” he said, “and we judge from the newspapers that the President has been against war, but the populace are for it. It seems now to me that the populace has changed the President's mind.” Sess COMMITTEEMAN HARRITY’S CASE. Chairman Jones Submits respondence. Senator Jones, chairman of the democrat- ic national committee, has submitted the correspondence and other papers bearing upon the effort to secure the removal of W. F. Harrity of Pennsylvania from the position of member of the democratic na- tional committee from that state to the other members, with a view to securing their votes upon the question. The movement is the result of the action of the democratic convention of the state of Pennsylvania and of the executive com- mittee of the democratic committee of that state, in which Mr. Harrity’s removal was urged on the ground that he is not in har- mony with the democratic party of the United States, and Mr. Guffey was recom- mended as his successor. The information regarding this action was forwarded to Senator Jones by State Chairman Garman, and Mr. Jones was requested to take the matter up. The latter forwarded Mr. Garman’s let- ter to Mr. Harrity, and he re-eived from him a reply, in which he asserts that the charges upon which his removal is sought are unfounded, and defends his record as a democrat. Mr. Harrity’s letter was then submitted to Mr. Garman, who made no reply. These are the principal papers con- stituting the record of the case, which has been sent through the mails in printed form to the various members of the na- tional committee within the past day or two. The members are expected to send their votes by mail to the chairman, and the case will not be decided until all the votes are received. Hence final action probably will be postponed for several weeks. ee Charges Against Policemen. Trial Officer Pugh today heard charges against Policemen L. J. Brennan, Elijah Cleveland and P. D. Herbert, and will re- port his conclusions as to the evidence in each case to the District Commissioners, —<—$—$<——_—_—— Found Dead in Bed. James Smith, whose home was at No, 225 Ist street northwest, wes found dead in bed between 8:30 and 9 o'clock this morn- ing. The body was removed to the morgue and Coroner Carr notified. a ity and No: jupport, Suit for divorce was today inetituted by Maggie M. Etzler egainst James E. Btzler. Tho wife allsges non-support and cruelty on the part of the defendant. the Cor- The Evening Star BY MAIL, 50c. a month in advance, |TAKOMA IMPROVEMENTS What is to Be Done About the Proposed Water and Sewer Systems. Authority Has Been Given to Bond the Town—An Inquiry as to the Probable Revenue. At the session of the Maryland legisla- ture, which has just closed authority was given to the corporate authorities of Ta- koma to bond the town to the extent of $40,000. The proceeds of the bonds are to be used to supply the town with a water and sewer system and electric lights. In the course of the next few days a circular will be issued to the residents of the town for the purpose of ascertaining how many will agree to become water takers. It has not yet been determined where the water will be obtained, but in the discus- sion of the subject three sources have been mentiored—the Takoma spring, the driven well near the hotel and the Sligo. There 1s some question as to whether the flow from the spring is sufficient to fur- nish an adequate supply, but it is thought that either of the otker two sources will be ample. It will be necessary, however, to pump the water. An estimate has been made of the cost to each water taker of the proposed new ser- vice, bas2d on sixty as the total number. It is believed if this number, as a mini- mum, avail themselves of the new service, the cost to each will be $15 per year. If a greater number subscribe then the charge wiil be proportionately lessened. But with sixty takers at $15 each per an- num, it is believed that the revenue will be suflicient to m2et the operating expenses. The fixed charges for interest on the en- tire Ican at 4 per cent, and the provision for the sinking fund are to be defrayed by a tax. The proposed inquiry is to be made with the view of ascertaining before any ex- penditure is made on account of either a vater or sewer system whether a suffi- cient number of the residents will use the water, so that the operating expenses can be met by the revenue from this source. In the event it is found that the responses do not equal the number estimated to be required, then it is probable the town au- thorities will defer making the proposed improvements. It is the opinion that the water and sewer systems should go together, and for this reason any decision reached in regard to introducing water will involve also the fate of the sewer system, —__ ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS. pGraunsell-Courson Nuptinis — Sudden Death—Rev. Stevenson's Resignation. The marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Graunsell and Mr. Harvey Stockton Cour- son was sclemnized Wednesday evening at the Anacostia Baptist Church, in the pres- ence of a large audience of friends and acquaintances of the contracting partie: The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. Walter Grounsell of Suitland, Prince George's county, Md. The groom is a young business man of Washington, having re- cently removed to the city from the town of Williamsport, Pa. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of Anacostia Baptist Church, Rey. Hugh T. Stevenson. The bride entered the church, leaning upon the arm of her father, by whom she was given away. She wi attired in a traveling suit of tan, with hat and gloves to match. She carried a handsome bouquet of white roses. Preceded by the ushers, the bridal part advanced to the chancel, while Mrs. Geor; Heiniecke of Washington, who presided at the organ, played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. The groom and his best man, M Walter Graunsell, jr., brother of the bride, met the party at the chancel. During the ceremony Mrs. Heintecke played “Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charnis.”" The ushers were Messrs. John L. Don: hue of Philadelptia and Samuel A. Cour- son of Williamsport, Pa., brother of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Courson, after re- ceiving the congratulations of their friends, left on a late train for an extended north- ern trip. B Mr. William C. Rowland, husband of Mr Kate Darling Rowland, died suddenly Tues day evening at his residence, 805 K street northw Mrs. Rowland is the daughter of Mrs. Darling of Anacostla. She and her husband had made arrangements to bi come residents of Anacostia when a new house, now being built, should be com- pleted. A report has been current to the effect that Sergeant Anderson has been appoint- ed an enrolling officer for the government in case it shall become necessary to secure ree age, Toone men for war duty. The resignation of Rev. Hugh T. Steven- fon as pastor of the Anacostia Church, which was presented vol to the congregation some time been accepted, though Rev. Mr. Stevenson has not yet received official notification of the fact. Twenty-eight members of the church were present and voted on the resignation. The first ballot was a tie, 14 to 14. Then one member was cailed away, but still the second vote remained a tie, 13 to 13, ‘ause one member failed to vote. The third and last ballot resulted in the acceptance of the resignation by a vote of s to 12, Expressions of regret were adopt- ed. ae The Anacostia Fints. To the Editor of The Evening Start In the good cld days, when “Boss Shep- herd” was transfvsing young blood into veins of old Washington, among other things the reclaiming of the Anacostia flats and the improvement of that river were under consideration, I submitted a plan, which was approved by him, after having been submitted to the health de- Partment and returnsd with a favorabie report. In substance, it was to form by dredging a broad boulevard across the flats from Glesboro’ Point to the channel of the Ana- costia and from the westerly side of that channel to the arsenal, with double ship locks in the channel, and all so constructed and with waste weir to hold the water at nearly high-tide level, thus forming a lake to Bladensburg. I referred to the fact that nearly all of our large cities had expend2d immense sums, aggregating many millions of dollars to create fresh water ‘ponds and lakes, while here at the capital of the nation could be secured one larger than all put tegether, and with no ultimate cost at all, the land to be reclaimed being of value sufficient to more than pay the whole ex- ‘nse. At that time gentlemen stood ready to do the work for the reclaimed land, which should probably be, mainly formed into islands, with channel along the shores where practicable. The beauty and usefulness of such a lake for aquatic sports and fish culture and breeding, while its numerous islands should be properly cultivated and adorned with trees, shrubbery and flowers, or im- proved recreations, athletic sports and amusements, is most obvious and requires no elaborate comments. I would like, therefore, through the col- umns of The Star, so devoted ever to the best interests of our city, to submit the suggestion of the above plan to the con- sideration of whomsoever may be called upon to act under the provisions of the joint resolution passed by the Senate and now before Congress, making. an appro- priation: for “the Secretary of War to pre- pare and submit to Congress forthwith a project for the Anacostia river and the reclamation of its flats,” ete. April 9, 1898. R. L. B. CLARK. ee Brings Suit for $800.. J. W. Middleton has entered, before Jus- tice of the Peace O'Neil, suit against the Capital Railway Company to recover the sum of $300, which he claims was the valuc of. the horse alleged to have been so se- verely injured by stepping on a live box apes by the company that it had to be —o——_ Conductor Keys Sent to Asylum, Montgomery E. Keys, a conductor in the employ of the Capital Traction Com- puny, and a resident of Mount Pleasant, was today sent to St. Elisabeth’s Asylum for treatment, his mind, according to the certificate of two physicians, having be- corre at least temporarily deranged. ‘The wife of the unfortunate man died about eighteen months ago, since which time he much mental trouble, AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA. General and Personal News Items in Form. Briet- Street. jell Telephone 108, ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9, 1808. A satchel which is believed to have been the property of Peter J. fman of Hunts- ville, ‘Ala., who commit suicide about ten days ago, wes fpund,in the river near Aitcheson’s wharf yesterday by Rodgers Bros., who are worRing-on the new boat house for the Old inion Boat Club. Miss Lena Bowle,m pqpular young lady of the third ward, died yesterday after- noon. The remains “were taken to her old home in Culpeper C. H. today, from which Place they will be interred. There was a head on collision at the Power house of the W., A. and Mt. Vernon Electric Raflway Company yesterday be- tween the electric train. which left this city at 5:05 o'clock and the train which left Washington at the same hour. The collision was due, it is said, to a mistake in reading the orders. The only damage done was to the fenders of the two motor cars. The passengers pers Somewhat scared, but no one was Mayor Simpson disposed of the following cases in the police court this morning: Eu- gene Hancock, a conductor on the Wash- ington Southern railway, charged with ob- structing the crossing at King and Fayette streets with a freight train, was dismissed with a reprimand. The case of George Meade and Ernest Summers, charged with fighting, was continued until Tuesday. ——a MEADE POST AS HOST. Musical and Literary Entertainment at Church of Our Father. George G. Meade Post, No. 5, G. A. R., gave a literary and musical éntertainment last night at the Church of Our Father. ‘The church was beautifully decorated with United States flags, flowers and palms. There was a large audience present. Gen. S. 8. Burdett, past commander-in-chief of the G. A. R., made an address, during which he presented, on behalf of the De- partment of the Potomac, a beautiful badge, made of gold and set with dia- mends, to Past Department Commander Thos. S$. Hopkins. Comrade Hopkins thanked the department for the gift, and made an cloquent and patriotic address, which was received with great applause. Chaplain H. 8. Stevens, on behalf of George G. Meade Post, No. 5, presented Past Post Commarder W. W. Eldridge with @ post commander's gold badge, and Com- rade Tldridge responded, thanking the post for its compliment. Department Commander Arthur Hen- dricks and his official staff were present and helped to make the entertainment a great success. Those who participated in the exercises Were Commander Nathan King, Miss Mae Hunter, Mrs. M. F. Holderman, Mr. J. H. Hunter, Miss Carrie Longley, Mr. Charles Van Doren, Mr. James Ratcliffe, Mr. Jas. Hart Mr. Alex. Varela, Miss Lulu M. Pitori: liss Florence Henrie King, Mr. George Spetdel, Miss Kate M. Ellis, Dr. Edward G. Seibert, Mr. Theo. Fricbus, Miss Cera Penfield, Mr. George Scott, Mrs. Emma Barnett, Mr. J. O. Burnham, Prof. Frank White, Mrs. Ella Sparrow, Prof. Henry Wheaton Howard. > : JOHN J. McCOOK AND CUBA. Does Not Hold Any Bond Nor Repr: sent Those Who Do, Col. John J. McCook of New York, who was referred to on the floor of the House yesterday afternoon by Gen. Grosyenor of Ghio, made the following statement: last night: “My attention has been called to the re- marks of Gen. Grosyenor of Ohio in the House yesterday, in which he described me as ‘the legal representative of the Cuban junta of New York, behind which stands $400,000,000, more or less, of the bonds that can be validated by the recognition of Cu- ban independence by the United States ard they will be destroyed by a policy which drives Spain out’ of Cuba in the interest of the American people.’ He also referred to me as representing an in- terest running up into the hundreds of mil- lions of dollars, which would be benefited by the recognition of the independence of Cuba. “T at once called on Gen. Grosvenor, who said that his remarks were based ‘upon statements which he has seen in the pub- lic prints, and after a full and free discus- sion with him he frankly disavowed any purpose to do me injustice by making any statements which were not entirely sub- stantial by the facts in the case. “He voluntarily offered to make the mat- ter right in the official record of the House upon its assembling Monday morning. “My interest in the affairs of Cuba grows out of the fact that nearly a year ago my professional business required me to make a study of the affairs of the island. This revealed to me the awful oppression and inhumanity of the Spanish government and filied me with admiration for the magnifi- cent struggle the Cubans were making for their liberty. I then determined to do everything in my power to ald the insur- gents to gain their independence. Sinze that date T have been on all occastons will- ing to make known the fact which had come to my knowledge, and I have tried to the best of my ability to secure the co-ope- ration of all influential people with whom I came in contact in behalf of the insur- gents and to aid their cause. “T have urged that in my judgment tt was the duty of this government to recog- nize the independence of the struggling Cubans. This, of course, I hoped to see accomplished without involving the govern- ment of the United States in war. With that object in view, several months ago T suggested that at some stage of the pro- ceedings the cortroversy between Spain and Cuba might be adjusted by Cuba pay- ing an indemnity, in the bonds of the Cn- ban republic, to Spain for the surrender of her sovereignty. So far as I know, this suggestion has never taken any official fcrm or been acted upon in any way. “This Suggestion is the only relation T have ever had to the bonds of the Cuban republic. “I do not now, nor have I ever held, owned, controlled, represented profession- ally or otherwise $400,000,000 of Cuban bends or any part of such bonds whatever. T have never even seen a bond of the Cu- ban republic, let alone owning or holding such bonds, “With reference to the statement that I am the legal representative of the Cuban junta of New York, I will say that 1 have never been retained by nor acted for the Cuban junta nor for the republic of Cuba, although I should not have hesitated to accept a retainer and act professionally for either pf them, had they requested me 60 to do. “Whatever I have sald or done with ref- erence to Cuban affairs has been on my own individual responsibility and not by authorization of the Cuban junta or Cuban republic. My interest came simply because of an immense desire to see the success of a people whom I believed to be patriots fighting for their liberty. “Until the time our gallant soldiers were blown up in the Maine I had heped that the United States would not be in any way involved in the contest between Spain and Cuba. But that incident aroused my irdignation, and I will not be satisfied until adequate reparation has been made by Spain for that great crime. “I earnestly hope that some peaceful so- lution of the trouble between Spain and the United States may be worked out with honor to our flag, and I should be glad to de anything in my power to accomplish that result. But @ do not see how it can be done until that great crime has been atoned for.” Queer Wheelmen, - The Queer Wheelmen had a regular meet- ing at thelr club rooms Monday night. This meeting was of cial interest to the members, as the ele@tion of officers was keld. Mr. R, Brogke=Clokey was again unanimously elected to the presidency, hav- ing retained that office ever since the for- mation of the club. The other results fol- low: Mr. F. L. Vogt, vice president; Mr. W. A. Helmus, treasurer; Mr. P.’ Von an, financial secretary; f Schwinghammer, recording secretary; Mr. E. H _ Neumeyei + Captain, and Mr. ¥F. J. Barker, lieutenant, The reo. tion of the house committee will be made at be next regular meeting, pri os * ‘The applications of Mr. Elliott Hough, Mr. ce Hough apd Mr. Hod Lasley were accepted at the last meeting. —_—.— Firearms can be di more accur- ately by a n2w arm 4 which has straps passing over the and around the body to carry a ntal support, on which the right arm when sighting and firing the gun, : BICYCLE CLUB GOSSIP, Club rune were made last Sunday and runs will be made tomorrow, if the weather is pleasant, though only a few clubs will start on an ell-day journey. Among a ma- Jority of club captains Easter Sunday is customarily observed by a half-izy ride of some sort, to give the members an oppor- tunity to appear in their new Easter street suits, The drop in the tempsrature has some- what quieted the talk of early racing, and during the pastsweek nothing in this di- rection has been done. While th> arrange- ments for placing the board track at the International Athietic Park are going on, som: improvements are being made to the athletic track at Georgstown University. The turns are being banked about six inches higher. This increase will hardly be perceptible to the bicycle riders, however, and leaves the course almost as dangerous as ever for fast riding. Acme Cycle and Social Club. The run to. Great Falls Sunday cf the Acme Club was the most enjoyable one that the boys have made. Capt. Richard Watts was on hand to pilot the boys, and although the wind was nearly blowing a gale the roads wer2 in excellent condition, and there was no trouble whatever in reaching their destination. No accidents occurred, with the exception of a puncture in the rear tire of the captain's wheel, but this was quickly fixed and the cours: pursued. Grimes a1 Sparshott did not start with the club, ow- ing’ to a defect in a tire of the latter's wheel, but proceeded after and arrived in time to partake dinner. The line-up wa as follows: Capt. Watts, Edward Clem- ents, Harry Butler, Chas. Butler, Arthur Grimes, Chas. Fletcher, Ernest Brown, Harry Herfurth, Wm. Sparshott and Rich- ard Dugan. After dinner an exciting game of base ball was indulged in, which helped to keep the boys warmed up, whil> the Le- vant Wheelmen took part as spectators. Capt. Watts has posted two runs for Sun- day, one to Suitland Park, at 9 o’clock a.m., and to Cycle Cottage, at 2 o'clock p.m., both to start from the club’s quarters, 52d and M streets. The regular meeting of th> club was held Tuesday. Nothing definite Is known as to permanent quarters. Messrs. J. H. Lowry, R. W. Watts, sr., and Ernest Brown were elected to membership, and the application of Frank Moora submitted. Mr. Moore is one of the visiting members who has been participating in the runs. Cross Country A meeting of the C. C. C. C.’s was held on the 3d instant, at the secretary’s house, when, encouraged by the success of the race meet giveu by the club last fall, plans were discussed for two meets this season, the first in early summer, probably June, and the other in the fall. Committees were appointed to perfect arrangements and report progress at the next smoker, on the 22d instant. A club run is calied for tomorrow afternoon, destina- tion to be decided at start. Levant Wheelmen. ‘The Levant Wheelmen, under Capt. Nor- ris, made a run to Dickey’s last Sunday. Only twenty-eight men were out, owing to the strong wind in the face going up. At the regular meeting Tuesday Joe Blu~ W. H. McCauley, Frank Dunn, Wm. sler, Geo. Fisher, Chas. Koehler, J. W. Stockett and F. H. Furbershaw were elect- ed to active membership. This left six ap- plications cn file, which cannot be acted upon unless some vacancies occur. Sunday at 9 a.m. the club will take a cross-country run. At least thirty-five are expected to turn out. Arlington Wheelmen. One score of Arlington Wh2elmen and several of their friends started on a run last Sunday morning to Marlboro’, Md., and were just beginning to “warm up’ when, within a few hundred yards of Penn- sylvania avenue bridge, the run was ab- ruptly stopped, caus2d by one of the mem- bers (Louis R. Smith) falling from his wheel, his head striking the ground. The boys did all in their power to make him comfortable and relieve his suffering. He was carried to a near-by house, and wh>n the an-bulance arrived which conveyed him Bis to the hospital he was apparently much im- |- pved. As no one was able to t2ll ¢ tent of his injuries, Captain Murphy the acquiescenea of all present, formally declared the run “off.” All of the boys, however, exc23pt one, who accompanied Louis to the hospital, completed the trip. The roads were in excellent condition, and remarkably good time was made going, the wind being at tha back of the riders. Dur- ing the lay-over in Marlboro’ the boys wit- nessed a game of ball, heard a minister de- liver the benediction to his congregation and visited the jail and other points of in- terest in the village. After partaking of dinner the homeward trip was begun, and ing was found extremely difficult, a stiff wind blowing in the faces of the riders all along the journey. A short stop was made at Suitland Park. In connection with Sunday’s run Capt. Murphy desires to state that no one will be given credit for the run in the contest for the gol1 medal to be awarded by the club at the end of the season. The run was made, it’s true, but having been “called off” by the proper authority, can- not be regarded as a regular club run. Some of the boys before going home after reaching the elty rode by Providence Hos- pital and made inquiry as to the condition of their unfortunate member, and were hapry upon being informed that he had re- covered and had been sent home. The passing of Tuesday evening without a gathering of the Arlington Wheelmen was remarked vpon by many of the mem- vers. They have grown s0 in the habit of enjoying a pleasant reunicn the first Tues- day of every month that a departure from the old custom seemed very strange. But the boys have been assured that the post- ponement of the next regular meeting un- til Wednesday, April 13, at which time the initial smoker of the season will be given, was for the best interest of the club and its members. The committee has com- pleted arrangements, and the boys are anxiously waiting for the event. During the present month the amended corstitution and by-laws which were adopted at the March meeting will be printed and a copy tailed each member. Dr. Utz has been suffering with a spfain- ed knee, sustained by a fall from his wheel last week, and could not get around with- out his cane. He has discarded the stick, and is making rapid progress on the road to recovery, and will soon be out with the boys. ‘the Walker brothers have mastered their new tandem, and are riding with re- nrkable skill, and on all club runs they set a lively pace for chose members who delight in scorching. Quite a number of winged A’s are entitled to be in this class. Still the "988 wheels pour in, a majority of them being full nickel. At least twenty bright nickels can be counted among the members. ‘The members of the club feel confident that next fall, when the basket ball season opens, they will be able to enter a team in the race that will admirably defend the club’s colors. The recent game with the W. L. I. C. clearly proved that the club possesses good material. The boys will Practice during the summer, and Fred. Moore will in all probability captain the team. Several of the boys will go to Baltimore temorrow afternoon and enjoy a run through Druid Hill Park. Messrs. Potts and Terry, and very likely G. Mitchell and T. Utz, will shortly make a_run through the Shenandoah valley. They will go to their destination awheel and return by rail. Capt. Murphy has selected the men who will “line ‘em out” during the coming sea- son. The club doesn’t profess to be a base ball club, but having among its members some ‘ball tossers, a team will be or- The run tomorrow, starting from 14th street and New York avenue, at 10 o'clock, will be to Magruder’s station, Md. A non- resident memter is domiciled at the above lace, and he is always glad to see the Be Century Cycle _Club. The club made a run last Sunday to Rockville, Md. Dinner was served. A number of calls were made by the boys on their young lady friends. Several fine snap shots were made during the day. Capt. Byrnes held every man down to a. ten- miles-an-hour gait, and as the result the were at all times together. This form of riding will kept up the Fred the ‘3 4 8 Woodward ——— “sg Lothrop, loth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Newness = Brightness Characterize every department of the store. We display in great pro- fusion the richest and rarest woven stuffs and garments for spring-time wean The soft, harmonious colored effects, the rich styles and exquisite designs make the aisles perfect avenues of beauty. We have spared no effort to reach far beyond all former seasons’ showings, not only in the Silks and Dress Goods, but also in Printed Wash ‘abrics, Coats and Capes, Tailor-made Costumes, Gloves, Upholstery Goods, Linens and all the many different things that are needed to make the wardrobe and household complete. - We Announce the Arrival of Additional Direct Importations From Lyons, from St. Gall, from Paris, of Rich Laces, Tulles, Grena- dines, Mousselines, Bobbinetts, Silks, Muslins, Silk and Linons and a vast variety of Transparent abrics that are so generally shown by the leading Paris modistes for new spring and summer gowns. New Black Gauzes, New Silk Muslins, New Soutache Grenadines, New Escurial Mousseline de Soie, New Plaited Liberties, For Vestings. Tucked Mousselines, For Waists. Gold Embroidered Satins, New New New New New New New New Real Laces, Black Nets, Printed Mousselines, Fancy Grenadines, For Street and Eveuing Wear. Cut Work Webs, Cotten Bobbinetts, i Diamend Mesh. Veils and Veilings, Some new M s. Embroidered Chiffon Fronts, With Gold. New Roman Striped Sashes and Ties to match, New Jabots, First floor. Antique Desigas. New New New New New New New New Applique Net Scaris, ; Two yards long Plain Chiffons, Plain Mousselines, 72-inch Brussels Nets, Black, White, Cream, Pink, Black Chantilly Nets, La Tosca Nets, Stripes, Figures and Spots. Beaded and Spangled Webs For Vestings. Point 7 Bridal Tulles, Two end three yards wide. New Applique Lace, New Point Brussels Lace, New Point Gage Lace, New Maline Lace, New Rose Point Lace, New Chantilly Lace, New Champagne Lace, New Mechlin Sets, New Point de Paris Sets, For Underweat, New Valenciennes in Sets, For Organdies and Mousseline: prit, Webs and Fagings We Also Announce the Arrival of a Superb New Line of Imported Cheviots For Tailor-Made Costumes. They come in black and the new shades of blue and are woven with a fine twill and rough surface. Very handsome goods, measuring 48 to 54 inches in width and ranging in price from $1.00 to $2.00 the Yard. We Have on View in Our F Street Show Window Elegant Examples of The Finest New Cottons. Foreign and domestic fabrics, bright with the latest effects of loom worker and color printer. The proper sorts to meet the best Paris, Lon- don and American fashions are shown, comprising in part French Organdie, Organdie Lisse, Organdie Raye Organdie Carreau, Organdie Francais, Mousseline de Soie, Irish Dimity, Scotch Madras, etc., etc. Organdie Lisse. The standard French cloth that never loses its charm as a dress fabric—new and beautiful print- icgs. 373¢. a yard. Organdie Raye. Organdies with wide satin stripes and printings that are ke hand painting—charming cffects. 4oc. a yard. Organdie Carreau. A @elicate Organdie ground with woven cross bars that look ike silk—a host of exquisite French Orgendie printings. soc. a yard. First floor, Mousseline de Soie. cotton in flower and desicn printings ite plain co one of those elegant, ch product, stined to be a mid- surmer favorite. 50c. a yard. Irish Dimity. One of the olde but most terials for summer wear. P. or more designs of figures and berutiful effects. sing, cotton ma- in a hundred dpes—new and 25¢c. a yard. Scotch Madras. Made in Scotland—designs expecially suitable fot ladies’ shirt waists and men’s shirts, 35c. a yard, Monday’s Regular Special Sale of Housekeeping Supplies Will be given additional emphasis by the following special values vin Damasks, Napkins, Towels, Sheets, Pillow Slips, etc., some of which . cannot be again offered this season: 724nch Fine Bleached Scotch Damask, in a num- ber of new and neat designs. gsc. a yard. 72-inch Cream Damask, extra beavy. Soc. a yard. 20-inch Bleached Damask Napkins, extra good quelity. $1.00 a dozen. 221nch Bleached Damask Napkins, quality. extra fine $2.50 a dozen. A special lot of John S. Brown's Irish Damask Pattern Cloths. Size 2x2% yards. Special price, $2.00 each. A special lot of John 8. Brown's fine Irish Da.u- ask Napkins, 20 inches square. $2.50 a dozen. Usually $3.00. Also a special lot of Extra Heavy Barnsley Damask Pattern Cloths, in two sizes— 2x2 yards—$2.00 each. 2x2} yards—$z2.50 each. & Napkins to match—$2.25 a doz. § Napkins to match—$3.50 a doz, All-linen Huckaback hemmed and iy fe All-inen Irish Huckal inches, extra fine and soft. 25c. each. Alllinen Roller Te is. 2% yards long. at the Price of the goods by the yard. No charge for the making. 30c., 374¢., 45¢. and 50c. each, All-tinen Hemstitehed Pillow inches. Towels, size 26x46 ‘sof ases, size 224.36 85c. a pair. Hemstitched -Linen Sheets to match, in twi 2 x2} yards—$3.50 a pair. 23x2} yards—$4.35 a pair. Upholstery Department. We are showing the latest spring effects in dainty Muslin and Bob- binet Curtains for chamber and library use—new and beautiful designs, at prices to prove of interest to all ccncerned. Examples of the econ- omy that pervades our Upholstery Department. Also rich and beautiful Drapery Stuffs, Furniture Coverings, Den Furnishings, etc. The stock abounds with such items of interest. 100 pairs Dainty Embroidered White Muslia $1.25 a pair. 200 pairs Ruffled White Muslin Curtains, plain, Curtains. coin spot and figured cffects—nothing so dainty for the chamber. $1.50 a pair. Cartain Stretchers, can be adjusted to any size curtain. E goc. each. Opaque Window Shades, Iece on bottom, full size, complete with fixtures and ready to hang. 40c. each. Opaque Window Shades, Jace insertion and fringe at, bottom, complete with fixtures and 50c. each. 50-inch Furniture Covering, good line of colors. 37%. a yard. “ebb inch, Satin Russe Furniture Covering, all the 6sc. a yard. 86-inch Coln Spot Muslins, good quality. oc. a yard. Bl-inch Rep Cretonne, light and dainty colors. 12}c. a yard.