Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1898, Page 10

10 [_— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Katie Emmett in “The Waifs of New York.” Bijou Theater.—High-ciass Specialties. Columbia Theater.—The Lilliputians in “The Fair of Midgettown.” jrand Opera House.—Thos. E. Shea in “The Man-o'-War's Man. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The City Sports. Lafayette Square Opera_House.—Julia Marlowe in “The Countess Valeska.” New National Theater.—Lyceum Stock Company in “The Princess and the Butter- iy." Old Corcoran Gallery.—Art Ioan exhibi- tion. Convention Hall.—Masonic fair. Willard Haltl.—Lumiere’s Cinematographe. McKendree M. E. Church.—Illustrated lec- ture by Mrs. W. F. Crafts on “Around the World Among the Brownies.” Hamline Church, %th and P sts.—lIllus- trated lecture by Mr. S. G. Hilborn on “Our New Navy. eos EXCURSIONS ~TOMORROW. Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13!4 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from $ a.m. to 8 p.m. ‘Trains leave 1314 street and Penns avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:20, I a.m., I . 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. nia I ——-->— HATS FOR SPRING OF 1598. Latest shapes and colors in Derbys and Fedoras, “American made,” $2 to $3. Medium-weight Underwear, Colored Shirts. Spring Neckwear, Gloves and Suspenders. R. C. Lewis & Son, 1421 New York ave. Jewel, Peerless and Chief Gas Ranges. 1204 GC. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th. ——— = SPRING LAMB. Canada Mutton. New York Roast Beef and Delmon:co Steak JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. = eager aes Small Gas Ranges, with Oven and Broiler for rubber tube conneciions. Something new. A. Eberly’s Son: A large picture of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee given to customers Saturday, April 16, at C. D. Kenny's $ city stores. stidebtoedaiemn A large picture of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee given to customers Saturday, April 16, at C. D. Kenny's 8 city stor eee Johnston's special prices on page 9. Something new—Blue-flame Coal Oil Stoves. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th st. n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. gee Distributed Delicacies. The ladies of the flower mission depart- ment of the District W. C. T. U. visited the almshouse Easter Morday and distributed fruit and cake to over 30) inmates. Those in charge were Mrs. H. B. Johnston, Mrs. Hamlin, Miss Griffin and Miss Morman, and they were assisted by other ladies intcrest- ed in the work. Devotional exercises conducted by Mrs. Catlin, District super: teadent of Sabbath observance. Sats It Tickles Economy Into a Good laugh! What? $1.40 for a 5-Ib. box the best butter. Jas. F. O; ) Pa. ave.—Advt. —_._—__ Knights Templar Election. At the annua! election of Washiagion Commandery No. 1, K. T., held last nigni, the following officers were chosen: L T. Caldwell, emin2nt commander; Jes: Grant, generalissimo; Joseph A. Oliver, Daniel McFarlan, prelate; ate prelate; W! aes An Attractive Auction of Furaiturc. At Sloan's tomorrow, 1407 G st., at 10 m., there will be sold a large quantity of esirable furniture of all kinds. No limits or reserve prices.—Adv > Commeneemeat Exercises. 3 of the United States of Veterinary Surgeons took place y sfterncen at 4 o'clock, in ture hall of the coilege, and was by a large audie Dr. ercises with an appropriate addres granted the degree of D. V. S. to lowing named graduates: M. S. Pennsylvania. G. W. Bready of Maryland, Theo. T. B. Kirk of Psnnsylvania and Sam- tel Gelston and B. W. Gheen of the Dis- trict of Columbia. The degree of fellowship was confe-red upon W. A. Hedrick and Geo. A. Prevost, after which Prof. Hedrick add: sed th2 and fol- 3 ton, representing the cla "OS, delivered t great applau dressed the g college. The exercises were closed by remarks from the dean, in which he congratulazed the graduates and thanked the friends and patrons for their kind att2ntion and for the many valuable donations re d during the jon. 's of valedictory address amid . Prof. Prevost then ad- raduates and friends of the ee Injanction and Accounting. A bill in equity for an injunction and an accounting has been filed by James L. Feemey against Duncan R. McNaught, Ed- ward A. Paul and Charles S. Bundy. — Gude Offers Reses, 50 Cts.Doz. Better than money usually buys, 1224 F.— Advertisement. es Additional Privates Appointed. The following have been appointed by the District Commissioners additional privates on the police force: Hiram Johnson, for three years, for duty at the ‘bureau of en- graving and printing; E. B. Campbell and William Fraser, for duty at the Masonic fair. a Taken Unawares. Bromo-Pepsin should be kept always at und for sudden cases of headache, indiges- nental exhaustion or nervousness. It quickly and completely and is abso- utely harmless. Druggists. Ic. and 23c. Advertisement. ae Excelsior Lodge's Anniversary. Excelsior Lodge, No. 17, I. O. O. F.; cele- brated its fifty-second anniversary last Monday evening. After the regular order of business the lodge, accompanied by the members of Beacon Lodge, No. 15, with Grand Representative F. A. Stier and visit- ing members from other lodges, adjourned to the banquet hall and indulged in a re- P. G. F. Wm. Ernst acted as toast- ster, and conducted the exercises in quite a creditable manner. Grand Repre- sentative F. Stier made the opening ldress, which was followed by remarks "y Several others. It was an enjoyable fair. and one long to be remembered by all who were present. ge You get good furniture and save 75 per cont by buying at Sloan's, 1407 G st. ‘They vave a large sale tomorrow.—Advt. sae seine Si Public Debate. debating society of the National ersity Law Schoo! will entertain their frieads Saturday evening with a pubiic debate. The question for discussion is: That Hawaii Should Be Annexed to the 1 States.” speakers on the affirmative Messrs. Joseph Chez, Charles I. Simms and J. W. Rockwood, while Messrs. J. Rogers, J. J. Hill and C. -W. Rider will contend for the negative. In addition to the debate the committee bas arranged a musical program. ——— ee : “What Hoyal Glue sticks stays stuck.” 10c. Advertisement. —- ‘The Star Out of Town. The Evening Star will be sent daily by mail for 50 cents per month in advance. e | | | missioners PRIDE OF ANACOSTIA Enthusiastic Welcome Given the New Fire Company. TTS INSTALLATION AT ENGINE ROUSE Addresses by the Three District Commissioners and Others. PRESENTATION OF FLAGS —_--—__—_ The rainy weather last evening did not prevent the people of Anacostia and “vi- cinity from betaking themselves at 5:30 o'clock to the Anacostia fire engine house, where the demonstration that marked the opening of the builcing, though occurring under unfavorable circumsiances, was an event as pleasant as any the history of the town records. It was the intention at first to have the speakers address the gathering from the front balcony, but when the drizzling rain showed no indications of ceasing the doors of the building were thrown open and the crowd admitted tu shelter. The building was soon taxed to its ut- most, a large number of people still re- maining on the outside. In the men’s apartment, on the second floor, were ar- ranged jong tables for the serving of sight refreshments. In this apartment the speak- ing was done. Those who had accepted invitations and who were present were Commissioners Ross, Wight and Black and Dr. W. W. Goda the superintendent of St. Eliza- beth. The several members of the House subcommittee on appropriations who were expected to attend sent notice of pressing business. Mr. Julius W. Toison was master of ceremonies. St. Elizabeth's Home Band, under the leadership of Prof. Anthony An- derson of Washington, was stationed on the front balcony. : After the band had rendered Sousa’s “Bride-Elect” march, Mr. Tolson called the gathering to order. Mr. Tolson’s Greeting. He then spoke as follows: ‘Friends and fellow citizens—We are assembled here this evening to celebrate an event of which we, the citizens of Anacostia, should and do feel proud, the opening of our new engine house. There are some present who know something of the work that has been done to accomplish this end. Some time ago I had the pleasure of waiting on the Com- missioners, as one of a committee, in refer- ence to an engine house or fire apparatus of some kind for the protection of our property. That honorable body was and is always ready to render their a in the interest of our town. At that inter- view Chief Engineer Parris and the chief ef the fire alarm service were called in, and both heartily indorsed our efforts to secure means of safety against fire, so much needed in our growing community. About one year ago Chief Engineer Parris in his annual report to Congress recom- mended an appropriation for an ensine n Anacostia. This bill was referred he House appropriation committee, and after being favorably indorsed by them thc priation was made. This excellent n was selected and this handsome lding which you firemen are about to assume control of was erected. We have all the modern improvements and conven- iences which tend to make a fireman's life a happy one, and may each of you live long to enjoy them. “We desire to tender the honorable Com- and the committee on appropri- ations of the House of Representatives our thanks for the interest manifested in our behalf, and assure them that all they do for us is fully appreciated. “It affords me pleasure now, Mr. Wight, | ™m the name of the citizens of Anacostia, to present to this company, through you, a streamer bearing the number 15 and the flag of our nation—that glorious emblem of freedom. The t handsome flags were then passed issioner Wight. The American colors were at once run up the flagstaff and the band played “The Star Spangled Banner.” Responses by Commissioners. After the applause had died away Com- missioner Wight stepped forward and re- plied briefly as follows: Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen: It rtainly gives me pleasure to be with you this evening and to receive and present to your engine company this flag and stream- er. No one can go astray while working under ‘old glory.’ You are surely to be congratulated upon having such a fine building, due largely to Captain Black. You have good men in the Anacostia fire com- pany, and if they are ever called upon to extinguish a fire they will, I am sure, do their duty.” Commissioner Ross next made a few re- marks in substance as follows: “I am reminded when I see some familiar faces about me of my first official visit to Anacostia, in "91, the occasion, I believe. of the cpening of one of your public school buildings. Since my first visit to your sub- urb. I have felt a deep interest in it.” Commissioner Ross went on to say how aml! when the appropriation for the engine house sed Congress, and concluded by saying: “You ought to have rapid transit of a permanent character. You ought to take a pride in your suburb. Your people are industrious, enterprising and educate May prosperity and success attend you, and may you make the suburb one of the leading sevtions of the Districi." Commissioner Black made a few remarks. When introduced he said: “You haye all heard what General Fitz- hugh Lee said the other night when called upon to make a speech—I believe we all want to hear the band play.’ I think that applies now. We should have’ repeated the music we have just heard, ‘The Star Spangled Banner, and we should hear u especially now on account of the crisis that confronts our country. There have been some pleasant things said of me here this evening for the part I had in designing this building, but with your beautiful sub- urb as an inspiration who could fail? Mr. Wizht spoke of your need of a new police station. From what I have heard I believe you will secure cne next year. Now that Anacostia has a fire engine the sentiment is, May there be no need for it.” Dr. Godding’s Remarks. Dr. W. W. Godding was next introduced, and spoke briefly. “I thought the band would speak for St. Elizabeth,” he said. “When your commit- tee waited upon me and asked for the St. Elizabeth Band to help out this evening I thought I was to be a silent spectator. I did not intend to make a speech on this occasion. It may be said, on account of my position, that I take a selfish interest in this engine house and fire apparatus in Anacostia, for it means protection to St. Elizabeth as well. We hear now, almost upon the verge of war, the great praises bestowed upon the heroes of our army and navy, and rightly; but I say the true hero is he who saves human life—the fire lad- die. I am heartily glad to be with you-this evening, and congratulate you upon hav- ing this building and this fire apparatus. I thank you for your courtesy.” Chief Parris made a few remarks, saying that the men in No. 15 company were tried men, and he would ‘see that they did their duty. All the speakers were greeted en- thusiastically. Z Refreshments were served the several hundred persons present. The reception committee was composed of Messrs. J. Cc. Leonard, Dr. J. A. Watson, R. B. Buckley, Dr. R. A. Pyles, James W. Bart- ley, A. L. Richardson, A. Gude, J. W. Tol- son, J. E. Minnix and George F. Pyles. Members of Company. The members of the Anacostia fire engine company are: C. W. Hopkins, foreman; C. Wetzel, enginecr; T. McLain, assistant tire- man; William Webb, fireman; J. C. Harper, hostler, and G. N. Jenkins, Charles Ball, 8. Rollins, John Covington and William Gar- ner, privates. The working of the apparatus. wit- nessed last t by the large crowd’ that filled the u After all had departed the was put in E Parris, and is now ready for sf eat THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1898-14 PAGES. ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS. Entertainment at St. -Elzabeth’s— Gates-Bradhurst Marriage. An enjoyable entertainment was given by Washington talent at St. Elizabeth Wednes- day evening. Miss Mertwago played two plano solos, “The Flatterer” and “Noc- turne;’ Mr. Metcalf and Miss Tisdel ap- peared in “A Happy Pair;” Miss Bell gave a selected piano solo, and “Twenty Min- utes Under an Umbrella,” with Miss Hous- ton and Mr. Nichols in the cast, conclud3d the performance. The marriage of Mise Susie Gates of Ana- costia and Mr. William Bradhurst of New York city, occurred Tuesday evening in St. Mary’s Church, Piscataway, Prince George's county, Md. The ceremony was p2rformed by the pastor, Rev. P. G. Minnehan. The bride was attired in a steel gray suit, with hat to match. After the ceremony-a re- ception was held at the r2sidence of a rela- tive of Mrs. Bradhurst. Mr. and Mrs. Brad- burst left for New York city after the re- oo where they will make their future ome. : The funeral of Miss Kati2 Boyle, eldest daughter of Mr. John Boyle of St. Elizabeth Heights, who died, after a brief illness, Tuesday evening, was held yesterday morn- ing from St. Teresa’s Church. Rev. M. P. Sullivan off2red requiem mass. The pall- bearers were Messrs. Robert Green, John Madigan, John Downey, Joseph Mundeil, V. Osterman and William Watson, The inter- ment was made ‘in Mount Olivet comet2ry. ‘The deceased was in her nineteenth year. John A. Logan Post, G. A. R., of Anacos- tia held a regular meeting Wedn2sday night end received a fraternal visit from O. P. Morton Post, numbering about fifty mem- bers. The visiting comrades were headed by Commander W2lls. They were accorded a hearty welcome by John A. Logan Post, an appropriate speech being made by Com- mander J. E. Snow. It was responded to by Commander Wills. The regular order of busin2ss was sus- pended, and the evening was devoted to spesches, singing, patriotic songs and fra- ternal greetings. Other speech2s were made by Comrades Herbert, Ellis, Cooke and oth- ers of O. P. Morton Post and Comrades Dony, Frisbie, Grand and Davidson of John A. Logan Post. —_—> TRIBUTE TO MISS WILLARD. Eulogy by Dr. Bristol Before Wo- man’s Missionary Society. An all-day meeting of the Woman's For- eign Missionary Society was held at the Metropolitan M. E. Church yesterday. Rev. Dr. Bristol, the pastor of the church, de- livered an address on Miss Frances E. Wil- lard. Miss Olafice Johannsdotter made an address on ‘‘Temperance Work in Iceland.” Mrs. E. L.. Harvey read a letter describ- ing missionary work in China. Other fea- tures of the exercises were: A paper on “Women and Missions,” Mrs. I. R. Hitt; solo, Miss Mattie Gray; due:, Miss Wells and Miss Tutthill; Bible reading, Miss Lowe Foss; “Our Jewels,” Mrs. B. F. Leighton; solo, Miss Bessie Stuart. Prayers were offered by Mother Prindle and Mrs. 8. D. La Fetra. The exercises closed with an “encouragement half hour, "in cnarge of Mrs. J. C. Tasker, Mrs. T, H. Anderson, president of the society, presided. In his address on Miss Willard Dr. Bris- tol told of her life from her girlhood to the time of her death, delivering a eulogy of a high order of excellence. He was ten- dered a unanimous vote of thanks, and re- quest was made that he repeat tie lecture at a future date. See Sunday Evening Concert. A concert will be given at the Academy of Music Sunday evening next by the Washington Military Concert Band, under the leadership of Chris. Arth, jr. A pro- gram full of well-selected numbers ‘has been made up and the concert will be one of the musical events of the week. The soloists will be Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry and Miss Bertha Lucas, the well-known local violinist. a A New Fing Needed. To the Editor of The Evening Star: ‘Won't you be good enough to start a sub- scription list for the purpose of providing a new flag for the Department of Justtee?-}, The present representation of “Old Glory” which floats over that department is cer- tainly a disgrace. It is old, worn, torn, dirty and whipped out to but a portion of its original size. Most of “us Americans” who admire “Old Glory” don’t like to look long upon the piece of a flag cn that build- ing. CLERK. April 14, 1898. —_+—_ Literary and Musical. An enjoyable literary and musical enter- tainment was given at the McK2ndree M. E. Church Wednesday night, a large audi- ence being present. The program consisted of instrumental and vocal music and reci- tations. Among those who took part were Miss Anniz D2 Shields, Mrs. Bertie Thomp- son, Miss Josephine Burton, Miss Irma Cal- Jahan, Miss S. Shreve, Miss Laura H. Do- Jan, Miss Anne Belle Gray, Miss Cora E. Penfield, Miss Inez N. Fullerton, Miss K. Edna Garrison, Miss Maud Walcott, Mrs. L. W. Boody, Miss Ida F. O’Neal and Miss Adelia F. Scott. The gertlemen who took part wer2 the members of the Tuxedo Man- dolin Quartet, Messrs. R. Emmett Weaver, A. S. Weaver, W. E. Todd, jr., and Brooke Amiss, jr., and Prof. Lloyd Remenyi and Mr. Charles Pearson. >— Bride of a Day. In a petition for divorce filed by Mary E. Myers the charge is made that her husband, Harry L. Myers, deserted her the day fol- iowing their marriage. The couple wer? joined in matrimony in this city, May 14, 1891. Immediately after the marriage, it is stated, they went to a ‘hotel, and there remained over night. The next morning, says Mrs. My2rs, her hus- hand left her, departed from the city and then and there deserted her. She never saw or heard from him, it is explained, un- til mor? than two years had elapsed, when Mr. Myers called upon the petitioner and informed her that he did not intend to live with her again, and that he was in love with another woman. Four years ago, Mrs. Myers adds, her husband again returned to th2 city and again recited that he did not intend to live with her. Continuing, Mrs. Myers says that she has been compelled to support herself by her own labor. In addition to a divorce she aeks authority to resume her maiden name, ‘Thomas. ee School Girls Furnish Luncheon. Tha District Comm’ssioners yesterday par- took of a dinner prepared by the girls of Miss Bond’s school in the kitchen of the Seaton building, and served at that build- ing. The invitation was extended by Miss Jacobs, the principal of the cooking schools, A very tempting repast th> Commissioners found it to be, and they greatly enjoyed it. See ES Wants a Separation. Nellie Hodgson today instituted suit for divorce against Alvero Hodgson. The peti- tioner asks a separation bécause of alleged habitual drunkenness on the part of her hhusband. ee Ten Thousand Dollars Claimed. The second trial of the suit at law to re- cover $10,000, instituted by Frederick T. Miller against Wm. T. Walker, will begin Monday next before Judge McComas, in Circuit Court No. 1. _ ‘The suit is the oytcome of an accident on the Long bridge, October 17,1894, which re- sulted in the killing of Mr. Miller's race horse, ‘‘Larchmort,” the chaft of a cart owned by Mr. Walker piercing the animal. — Police om Extra Unt+. ‘ The working force of the pouce aepart- ment is badly crippled ju on account of the many details necessary be- cause of the war scare, as well as for AMBSEBENTS. “DR. JEKYLLYAND MR. HYDE,”—Al though the weattr lg@st night was not ex- actly in th¥”Hinetof fdeal-spring, ft could pot take away friem ghe drawing power of Thomas E. Sheaiin Robert Louis Steven- son's Bruesomie sgoryg,“‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” at -the'Gramd Opera House, In fact, one of theglargest audiences of the wetk* Was préstmt te testify.-to the high regard im whichMr.. Shea is held in the minds of theatersgoees. Mr. Shea’s work borders more on “he reality of the charac- ters than on themmnere suggestiveness, and in this respect t@ remarkable. In putting en“Dr: Jekyll ama Mir. Hyde” Mr. Shea must, of course, suffer comparison with Mansfield, but it-cannot ‘be said that the comparison isin any appreciable way to the formers disadvantage. Mr. Shea gives to his work a careful study of the possibilities of the dual character and an exact reading of the lines that bring out the contrast between the two in the most marked and realistic manner. In all his efforts his own personality stands out Frominently and lends an additional charm to the portrayal: Mr. Shea was capably supported and the play carefully gnd ar- tistically mounted. z “OUR NEW NAVY." mtative 3. G. Hilborn-of California, a member of the House committee on naval affairs, will de- liver a lecture at the Hamline Church, corner 9th.and P streets northwest, this evening. at 8.o'clock. Mr. Hilborn will speak on the subject of “Our New Navy,” and as he is. thoroughly conversant with every phase of the present situation and with every cause and item.that has led up to the building of our splendid new ships, his adress will not only be instructive, but entertaining and. interesting. The lecture will. be illustrated: by handsome stcreopti- con views of all our warships, and an or- gan recital’ of national airs will be given just preceding the lecture, at 7:30 o'clock. “AROUND THE WORLD AMONG THE BROWNIES.”"—Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts will conduct a temperance tour for the children, “Around the World Among the Brownies, at the McKendree M.-E. Church, Massa- chusetts avenue between 9th and 10th streets northwest, this evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The entertainment is given for the benefit of the Sunday school tem- perance work in the District. The tour will be illustrated by stereopticon views. ———__—_ A Reminiscence. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Last Tuesday night, while listening to the patriotic remarks of General Lee, my memory flashed back to a period thirty-six years ago, when the corner of 15th and H streets northwest presented another dis- play of “hero worship,” much more spec- tacular and more enthusiastic. I refer to a torchlight demonstration given in honor of “Little Mac’’ by General Blenkers. Brig- adier General McClellan reviewed the pa- rade from a point within a radius of twenty feet from where General Lee spoke. The house which formerly occupied the corner upon which the Shoreham now stands was used at the time by General McClellan as his headquarters. I as a lad reviewed the display from the limb of a tree which was on the southeast corner of 15th and H streets. At least 6,000 enthu- siastic soldiers marched with torches. It was a wonderful display in every respect. “What changes time brings forth.” April 14, 1898. BEN. W. REISS. ——_—__ Cup andsSaucer Social. The finance committee of the District W. C. T. U., finding the organization in need of china for the use ef the frequent lunch- eons and socials given for the benefit of the District work, has arranged for a “cup and saucer social’ in the parlors at 910 F street northwest, second floor, on the night of Monday next, April 18. The short but in- teresting program. will begin at 7:30, to be followed by light refreshments and a social hour. Each visiter is expected to bring a cup.and saurcer, but if these are aceom- panied by a plate no objections will be made by the committee. SS Daughter of Iselamdi to Deliver Ad- +dress. Migs: Olpfid Johannsdottis, president of the W. C. T. U. of Iceland, and grand vice templar of tthe Independent Order of Good Templars of that country, ‘will give an address under.the auspices of the Dis- trict Ws, C. T. U. Sunday, Apriki17, at 3 p.m., in McKendree Church, on Massachu- setts avenue near 9th street northwest.-| Miss Johannsdottis is one of the most ad- vanced women of the day, having more of a voice in her own government than has her American sisters in theirs. Her uncle, in whose home she was reared, is speaker of the lower house of the national council. Upon coming to the United States last fall Miss Johannsdottis set herself to master the English language, and in six weeks she so far succeeded as to be able to deliver some very clever speeches, and was in great demand during the great conventions in Toronto and Buffalo. She will appear Sunday afternoon in native costume. Other speakers who will take part in the meeting will be Mrs. W. F.Crafts, world’s superintendent of the department of Sab- bath school work, and Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis, national superintendent department of legislation and Christian citizenship. A ; evening, Miss Annie S. Peck will deliver the select musical program will be provided and the church will be appropriately dec- orated. —= = National Geographic Society. At the First Congregational Church, 10th and G streets northwest, at 8 o'clock this next lecture in the popular course of the National Geographic Society. Miss Peck’s well-known reputation as a traveler and lecturer will insure a most instructive and interesting address. It wiM describe a re- cent visit to Mexico, including ascents of the great mountains Popocatepet] and Ori- zeba, and will be illustrated by means of the stereopticon. Doctors now agree that consump- tion is curable. Three things, if taken together, will cure nearly every case in the first stages; the majority of cases more advanced; and a few of those far ad- vanced. The first is, fresh air; the second, proper food; the third, Scott’s Emul- sion of cod-liver ail with hypophos- phites. : ‘ To be curedy yeu must not lose in weight, and, if tin, you must gain. Nothing equals‘Seott’s Emulsion to keep you in good flesh. SCOTT & BOWNE.iChemists, New York, BUGLE BRAND Bass’ Ale. Guinness’ Stout. /M. B. Foster & Sons, L¢’d. | Tickets, 560 cents at the door, include Exhibition. : CROOKS AT WORK. — Four Robberies Reported to the Police Yesterday Afternoon. Reports were received at police headquar- ters yesterday afternoon of the operations of alleged crooks, who obtained money of four persons and jewelry to the extent of about $250. The heaviest loser was Made- line Sinclatr, who lives in a house south of Pennsylvania avenue. According to her re- pert, an elegantly dressed man, whose name she has furnished the police, suc- ceeded in gaining her confidence and she cashed for him a check for $128. She after- ward ascertained that the check was worthless. This affair happened Tuesday, but it was not until yesterday afternoon that the report reached police headquar- ters. Mamie Graham, who lives in the same house, also had a report to make, and she implicates the man who passed the worth- less check. She was robbed of a gold watch and chain, valued at $40, and $30 in cash. This theft was committed in her room, the articles having been taken from a bureau drawer. Dolly Herbert, who lives in the same locality, aiso complained of a rob- bery. She reported that her gold watch and chain disappeared from her bureau drawer yesterday. By whom this rebbery wes committed she does not knéw. Precinct Detective Kilmartin, in addition to Inspector Mattingly’s detectives, is in- vestigating these cases. The fourth robbery was committed at the stcre of Richard Minnis, 2508 G street northwest, about noon yesterday. The rob- bery was a daring one, and the thicf made his escape after getting about #” from the cash drawer. Mr. Minnis left his son, four- teen years old, in charge of the store for a few minutes, and while he was there a young colored man entered. The caller pre- tended he wanted to make a purchase, and seeing the boy was the only «ne there to guard the place, he grabbed and held him while he got the money from the cash drawer. The boy was too badly frightened to make an outcry until it was too late, and the colored man was out of sight when Mr. Minnis returned. es Fortress Monroe and Newport News. Those who are interested in our modern battle ships will find much to see and learn about at Newport News. Here are butid- ing the two new additions to the navy— the Kearsarge and the Kentucky, which were launched early in March. The Nor- folk and Washington Steampoat Company's steamers are the only direct route between this city and Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport News. One of these steamers leaves 7th street wharf every evening in the year at 7 o'clock. They are all handsomely furnished throughout and are favorably known or their superior appointments and the excellence of the meals served on board. ————— Odd Fellows Celebrate. The Odd Fellows’ Hall, on M street be- tween 16th and 17th streets, was filled Wednesday night with the members and invited guests, who attended the reception given by Bloom of Youth Lodge, No. 1368, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, in celebration of its thirtieth anniversary. The Washington Musical Orchestra fur- nished music for the occasion. The com- mittee in charge of the reception was com- resed of W. H. Collins, chairman; Fran- cis Hall, David A. Clark, S. H. Hunter, Phillip Williams, Robert A. Payne, George B. Lucas, W. B. Harris, L. A. Dodson, Geo. L. Brooks, Levi M. Collins, Charles W. Johnson and George W. Cole. Refresh- ments were served by the ladies. SOOCOSOOOSIO SCOOP OFIOSOIOOOS Spring is the Time WHEN IMPURITIES IN THE BLOOD SHOULD BE EXPELLED. AMBRICA’S GREATEST MEDICINE IS THE BEST SPRING MEDICINE. In winter months the perspiration, 80 pro- fuse in summer, almost ceases. This throws back into the system the impurities tbat should have been expelled through thé pores of the skin. ‘Ibis and other causes makes the blood impure in spring. Boils, pimples, humors and eruptions then appear or some more serious disease may take its start. Hood's Sarsaparilia is the remedy for impure blood in ell its forms, as proved by its marvelous cures of blood diseases. It fs therefore the medicine for you to take in the spring. It expels all humors, and puts the whole system in good condition for warmer weather. Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is America’s Greatest Medicine. Sold by all g Gruggists. $1; six for $5. Get only Hood's. Hood’s Pills 23,5508, aeons SLOLOSSOSSOOSO SSE SESS EA OEOD CITY ITEMS. “Dove Brand” Hams Never Vary. ‘They are always the finest of all fine hams. Always cured exactly right. Try one. Mill- er & Krogmann, Center and K st. mkts. ——— You've Heard About “Partridge” Hams, haven't you? They're the hams that are always mild, sweet and tender; none finer. J. B. SCHROTH, 456 Center mkt. AMUSEMENTS, Base Ball. OPENING SEASON 1898. Washington vs. Baltimore. Admizsion, 25 and 50 cents. Game called 4:30 p.m. TO SEE LAST OPPORTUNITY ‘The Italian Warship, THE AMERIGO VESPUCCI Teke the fast steamer the SAM’L J. PENIZ from River View wharf, foot of 7th st., SUNDAY, at 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m. these’ trips the steamer, after sailing around and stopping near the ship, ‘so that all on board of her and an — TO SEE ular Pop Military Promenade neert Old Corcoran Gallery, day, April 18, jae nae hoa For the Sick and Wounded in Case of W far. the Art OPEN TODAY. Tuesday and Thureday souvenir will be given. ‘Kamleston, 35. WILLARD HALL. Lumiere’s Cinematograph. SEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES. National Association to Hold Annual Session in Washington. ‘The annual stated session of the National Academy of Sciences wiil be held in-Wash- beginning Tuesday, April 19, at 11 am., at the Congressional Library build- ing. The academy is composed of the most eminent scientific men of this country. It ‘was incorporated in 1963 by an act of Con- gress, and, in accordance with section 3 of the act of incorporation, “the academy shall, whenever called upon by any depart- ment of the government, investigate, ex- amine, experiment and report upon any subject of sctence or art, the actual ex- pense of such investigations, examinations, experiments and reports to be paid from appropriations which may be made for the purpose, but the academy shall receive no compensation whatever for any services to the government of the United States.” An election to membership in the acad: emy is regarded as one of the highest hon- ors that can be paid to a man of science, and there is always much interest in the elections, which are held at the annual meetings in Washington. In the morning the business meetings are held, and these last until 1 o'clock, while the afternoons are given up to scientific mectings, at which papers are read. These afternoon meetings are open to the public. Dr. Wolcott Gibbs of Newport, R. I, is president of the academy. The members resident in Washington are: 8. P. Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; Charles D. Walcott, director of the United States geological survey: Simon Newcomb, formerly of the Nautical Almanac; A. Graham Rell, J. W. Powell, Cleveland Abbe, Elliott Coues, Clarence E. Dutton, 8. F. Emmons, G. K. Gilbert, T. N. Gill, Arnold Hague, W. H. Dall, C. A. White. —_——__ Janitors to Attend. The following janitors of the public schools have been directed by the District Commissioners to appear at the hearing to be given Monday morning by the Commis- sioners to Mr. John Kennedy, the coal deal- er: John Sheerer, Tyler School; E. Mad- dox, Cranch School; R. Estep, Van Buren School; Warner, Grant School; George Wood, Buchanan School; John De- vine, ae —, A. Duvall, Curtis F School; . Wayne, Randall School; J. = N. Laccapidan, Smailwood School, and Tom 2:30 to close of races. Samuel Smoot, Blake School. 3 ‘ SPECIAL CONCERT BY THE Marine Band, Prof.Santeimann, Directory ON THE Benning Race Course, Tomorrow Afternoon, Washington Jockey Club. (LICENSED BY THE JOCKEY CLUB.) RACING RACING RACING! AT Benning’s Race Course EVERY DAY , AMUSEMENTS. Gor aewearere ae | MONDAY, APRIL 11, , temperance lecture, conductel WILBUR F. CRAFTS, Ilustrated With Stereop- ticon, McKendree M. KE. Church, Mass. ave. Eira. tetaie | SATURDAY, APRIL 23, First Race at 3:15 P.M. SPECIAL TRAINS direct tq the track from Penn- sylvania Railroad Station 2:04, 2:30 and 3:15 P.M.g “Ye Olde English Village.” MASONIC FAIR, CONVENTION HALL, Open-air Theater.’ “BLACK BONNIE” apl4-9t-12 Columbia, Tonight at 8:15. MATINEE SATURDAY. THE FAMOUS AND ONLY LILLIPUTIANS, EVERY NIGHT. RETURNING AFTER LasT RACE. Admission to Grand Stand; PRESENTING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN H. G. cRiccMons, ene ROBERT W. CH, English, _spttaaine~ 70 ol E BY THE AC e HO! Of California, member of ti the House The Fairin Midgettown. ania of Represevtatives, wit OUR "WARSHIPS TUES., APRIL 19, RCH, 9th and P'n.w., FRIDAY, Columbia. AT 3 P.M. P.M." Organ Recital af National | GRAND OPERATIC FESTIVAL. Admission, 25 cents. Childreng} Presenting reece! | y DVORAK’S DRAMATIC CANTATA, The Spectre’s Bride, ‘Will be presented at the Congregational Church ; TUESDAY, APRIL 19, AT & P.M, By The Choral Society Assisted by the Boston Festival Orchestray 45 Musicians, and the following soloists: ‘Mrs. Frances Dunton Wood of Boston, soprano, ‘Mr. Wm. H. Rieger of New York, tenor. Mr. W. A. Howland of Boston, Baritone. All under the direction of Mme. Gadski. A CORPS OF EMINENT ARTISTS. Sig. Giuseppe Del Puente AND THE Boston Festival Orchestra. A miscellaneous concert of one hour and the principal scenes, in costume, of “The Barber of Seville.” Seats now at box office, $2, $1.50, $1.00. Mason & Hamlin Pianos used. POPULAR ACADEMY, Forex Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matinees, THE COMEDY SUNBEAM, KATIE EMMETT, IN | °, ir. Josef Kaspar. Waifs of New York, |" *** BEES sg) " Next Week—A Festival of Mirth. Grand Opera House. America’s Funniest Woman, KERNAN &‘RIFE, Managers, Matinees Wi apl4-20tt ‘The Talented Young American Actor, EW NATIONAL THEATER. Thomas E. Shea, Every Evening at 8:15; Saturday Matinee at 2. In the New American Play, minus momars ” "| MAN-Q*- WAR S- MARL SE Lyceum Theater Company Resllstie Xeval Battie. Arrival 4 In the PRINGESS and | 2 Sect seeseccte Se co ee: THE BUTTERFLY. Request. of DR. JEYKLL AND MR. THU! POPU! ES. Next Attraction—Cora Tanner ip “ALONE rei LONDON.” ‘apilr-24 | Next Week—Seats now selling— xe GOODWIN, \4-20tt apt WASHINGTON HORSE SHOW, ‘To be held in CONVENTION HALL, May 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. Arena boxes ‘Season seats beng oe Bet Dee's ane cone apl2-tt ‘SEASON SEATS. 48) LAFAYETTE. TONIGHT AT 8:20. MAT. SATURDAY ONLY. No Advance In Prices, - JULIA MARLOWE ia THE COUNTESS VALESKA.~ cyte," INGOMAR. NEXT WEEK—Matinee Saturday Only. AoA, apls KKPEx4N'S Lrcoow THEATER. Au This Week ] - FLYNN & iIDAN'S KEW as] City SportS USOUF ‘The Celcbrated Wrestler. ) x=xt The Big Sensation. apll-6t EXCURSIONS, ETC. j $5 SATURDAY EXCURSIONS $3 To 4 Steamboat Co. Es THe =<. (=e es cle oa HIGHWAYTIIAN. HIGH £