Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1898, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music. “nele Tom's Cabin.” Bijou e —High-Class Specialties. Columbia Th ‘0 performance. Grand Opera House.—“Cuba‘’s Vow.” n's Lyceum Theater.—The Parisian K Widows. Lafayette Square Opera House.—The Mc- Kee Rankin Company in “That Lass 0’ Lowrie’s.” New National Theate ‘The Man From Mexico. Old Corcoran Gallery.—Art Loan Exhibt- Willie Collier in tion and Patriotic Concert and Promenade for the benefit of the and wounded. 1120 Conn. Avenue—Eighth Annual Ex- hibition, Society of Washington Artists. lege of Oratory, 1243 G street. —Graduating exercises. Carroll Institute.—Ilustrated lecture by Alice Lee Meque on “A Bohemian Jaunt Through the Old World With Whee} and Camera.,” EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. telle Randall for Giymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a. m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 6 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. ‘Trains leave 1342 street and Pennsylvanta avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a. m. to 8S p. m. ‘Trains leave 135 street and Penns: avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10: 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 a. m. to 10:40 p. m. Steamer —_>—__. Gas Ranges, with hot water connections— heats water In boiler like coal range. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. See Johnston's bargains on page 9. KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. Cc. D. KENNY. es Gas Ranges—easiest work, cheapest fuel. 1204 G. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th See our new small Gas Range with oven. ). A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. Temporary Expedient Authorized. The District Commissioners have directed that a permit issu3 to the Capital Railway Company to run two wires underground from its tracks on llth street between M and N streets southeast to Its shops at 222t 11th street, for the purpose of oper- ating test boxes of the Brown el2ctric sys- tem in use on that road. The authority is to continue only so long as the premises are occupied for railroad purposes, the wires to be removed so soon as that occu- pancy ceaszs. SS Carriages for Hire and Horses Board- ed at Downey's model stables, 1622-28 L st. Un2qualed facilities and reasonable rates.— Advertisement. ——__—_ Cost of a Fire Escape. By direction of the District Commission- ers the assessor of the District will assess against the ground and building of the Na- tional Hospital Association the sum of $430 to cover the cost of a fire escape placed on the hospital building, as provided for, se2m- ly, from the text of the act entitled “An ct for the removal of snow and ice from the sidewalks, crosswalks and gutters in the cities of Washington and Georgetown, and for other purposes. ——__ Important Notice. Change in Schedule of N. & W. Boats. Until furtner notice the steamers of the Norfolk & W ton Steamboat Co. will > their rf, foot of 7th st. for Old Order of the Golden Cross. Goodwill Commandery met Monday even- ing andi conferred two degrees. Two appli- cations for membership were received. Com- mittee on revision of by-laws presented printed copies of the revision through the chairman, Mr. Nelson Conover. Organist J. W. Garland rendered patriotic selec- tons. National Commandery met Monday night. oles members were admitted by transfer. Solos were given by Mr. Samuel How- annual session of the Grand Com- y of the District of Columbia be- ay night at Societies’ Temple. The degree of t noble commander will be conferred. Reports and election of officers ferm part of the business at this session. Its Last Public Meeting. Continental Chapter held its last public meeting Monday evening, April 25, at the Elsmere Hotel. Piano solos were render- ed by Mr pn and Prof. Myers; si ngs by Mrs. Alice Lewis; * “The Lone Star,” com- there were recitations by andez, Mrs. Jordan and Miss and patriotic addresses by Mrs. Charles Pepper, who exhibited a piece of « from the Maine, and Mr. Casanova, n, who spoke feelingly of his coun- Patrick read most insulting letters written by a Spaniard in Madrid to a United States Captain E. M. T closed the program with a reading of choice se The Star Out of Town. The Evenirg Star will be sent daily by mail for 50 cents per month in advance. ——— ee With Wheel and Camera. Amateur photographers and cyclists are promised a rare treat in the lecture to be wiven by Mrs. Alice Lee Moque at Carroll Institute Hall this evening for the benefit of a city charity. Mrs. Moque combines the enthusiasm of the photographer with the skill of the Journalist, and her personal experiences on-her three months’ vacation by wheel insure a unique and entertaining evening. The lecture on “In the Old World With W and Camera” will be illus- y ‘S$ Made from snap shots en route, and those who read the ar- Ucles on Holland in The Star and the serial cycling articles written by Mrs. Moque in one of the magazines will be sure to appre- ciate the unique and interesting character of the entertainment. ——— “What Royal Glue sticks stays stuck.” 10c. —Advertisement. ae To Remove Ashes. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I was pleased to see in your able columns of April 17 that you had mentioned at some length the views of @ householder and tax- payer in reference to the want of proper service In removal of ashes. I can fully substantiate his views when he compares the service here and in other cities. At the same time I beg to call his attention to the admirable condition of service in other respects. Our Commissioners have so far guceecded in making many reforms, and I believ> if the citizens who take pride in making the capital the garden spot of America were to take interest in what you Fequest our Commissioners would very soon a@bate the nuisance. Apri 1898. a’ Gi On the Ground of Desertion. Judge Cox, in Equity Court No. 1, has signed a decree granting Ella V. Bailey a divorce from James Warren Bailey on the ground of desertion. —_-+—_ WAR CHART SUPPLEMENT. On Thursday, the 28th, a hand- somely colored chart of the scene of the present naval operations will be issued as a supplement to Tie Star. ‘This chart will be so arranged that the location of the various naval ves- sels can be readily indicated from day to day and will be of permanent value. No additional charge will be made for The Star containing this supplement. AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Meeting of Oity Oouncil Lest Evening but Slimly Attended, Msyor Vetoes a Resolution for Relief of a Taxpayer—License Tax and Revenue Bil. Evening Star Bureau, 520 King Street, Bell Telephone 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 27, 1898. There was but a slim attendance at the meeting of the city council last night. In the board of aldermen there was not a quorum, consequently no busincss could be transacted. In the common council a number of mat- ters of an important nature were disposed of. A communication was received from Mayor Simpson, returning, without his ap- proval, a resolution which had been passed at the last meeting of the council, to re- lieve Mrs, John House of the payment of $25 assessed against certain property as an improvement tax. In the communication the mayor stated that he was sorry to veto the resolution, but he thought it a daager- ous precedent to establish. The matter was laid over until the next meeting. Auditor Price communicated to council that the ap- propriation for street cleaning had beea ex- hausted. Tne matter was referred to the committee on finance. The mayor and city auditor were directed to execute a deed to the Alexandvia Fer- tilizer and Chemical Company for the American coal wharf property, wHich hud been sold by the city. The finance committee reported in favor of reducing the tax assessments cn the “cotton factory” property on North Wash- ington street from $60,000 to $35,000. There was considerable debate over this recom- mendation. Council refused to indorse it. ‘The license law and revenue bill for the fiscal year 1898-9 were presented and re- terred to the finance committee. ‘The sum of $150, which remained from the appropriation for the improvements of West and Oronoco streets, was directed to be used on North Columbus street. The Proposition from the Portner Brewing Com- pany relating to the improvement of St. Asaph street was referred to the commit- tee on streets. The proposition of a Washington electric ligkt company to furnish the city current for its electric lights and for the purpose of putting in incandescent lights was heii over until the next meeting. A resolution granting permission to the members of the police force to enlist in the velunteer army, and promising them cheir Positions upon return from the war, was referred to the comm‘ttee on police. A number of matters of a routine nature were disposed of. Star's “War Bulletins.” The Evening Star is being complimented cn all sides, by business men and citizens generally, for its enterprise in furnishing to the people of Alexandria “war bulletins” throughout the day. All day and late into the evening the street in front of The Star's bureau is crowded with people look- ing eagerly for news. The people appear to appreciate the fact that these bulletins are as reliable as they can be made by the Associated Press and The Star's large corps of correspondents. The bulletin beard in front of The Star bureau is the enly place where the war bulletins are posted. The Alexandria Light Infantry. The members of the Alexandria Light In- fantry are anxiously awaiting orders from Adjutant General Nalle for transfer to Richmond. Nearly all day long the men have been hanging around the armory ready to go at a moment's notice. Captain Bryan spends a great deal of time at the armory, where he is prepared to enlist such men as may apply. The company now numbers about 100 men. Every man has been uniformed and knapsacks, haversacks and canteens have been allotted to them. It will not take many minutes for the on saaad to take a train, prepared for field luty. MecMahon-Baier Marriage. Mr. Arthur McMahon of New York and Miss Hawnah Baier of this city were mar- ried yesterday evening at St. Mary’s. par- sonage by Rev. H. J. Cutter. Later the newly-married couple held a reception at the residence of the bride, at the corner of Fayette and Queen streets. Mr. and Mrs. MeMahen left for a bridal trip to Philadel- phia. They will make their home in Buffa- lo, N. ¥. Brevities. The county court has adjourned for the term. - Mrs. J. H, Thimyer is quite {ll at her home on Prince street. The will of the late Mrs. Mary Wenzel was admitted to probate in the corporation court yesterday. W. H. Helmuth qualified executor. r. Edgar F. Thompson of this city and Miss Lilla Lusby of Washington will be married in that city ton’ ea ena FUNERAL OF DR. PAGE. Aged Minister of Protestant Episcopal Charch at Rest. Funeral services were held today at Holy Trinity Church, Collington, Prince George's county, Md., over the remains of the Rev. James G. Page, who died Monday at his home in this city, 1143 New “Hampshire avenue. Dr. Page was rector of Holy Trin- ity parish for ten years prior to his retire- ment from active service last October. He had reached the age of seventy-six and had been in the ministry of the Epis- copal Church for nearly fifty years. He graduated from the Theological Seminary of Virginia at Alexandria and was ordained as deacon in the year 1849, at Louisville, Ky., and as priest in Wheeling, W. Va., in 1853. He held ministerial charges in Vir- ginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Mary- land, and was a chaplain in the confederate army. He leaves a widow and five chil- dren, two sons and three daughters. The eldest son is Archdeacon Page of the Japan mission, and the second is the Rev. T. C. Page of Christ Church, Cambridge, Md. One daughter married Mr. J. M. Bowie of Prince George’s county, Md.; another is the wife of Rev. Dr. Grammer of Christ Church, Norfolk. ed Big Double Violets, 25 Cts. Bunch. None finer than Gude’s flowers and none are ever lower priced. 1224 F.—Advt. Encroaches Upon Railway Property. It has been shown by a survey made re- cently by the District that the fence of the Threlkeld School on the north side of the lot of the building encroaches upon the property recently purchased by the Metro- politan Raflread Compaay for the erection of a passenger station. As it appears that the wall of the proposed building, when erected, will obviate the necessity for any division fence between the two properties, the Commissioners have ordered that the railroad company be authorized to remove the fence in question and to erect their wall as a party wail. a Good Furniture at Auction. All the fine and desirable furniture in residence No. 17 Iowa circle will be sold at auction by Sloan & Co. tomorrow at 10 a.m. It will pay you to atte: —— Husband and Daughter Beneficiaries. The will of the late Mary Julia Foertsch, dated March 24 last, has been filed for pro- bate. Outside of a few small bequests, the estate of the deceased, including house 2301 M street and other real estate is left to the husband and a daughter of the tes- tatrix. —— Sale of high-grade wheels, “Suburban” and “Postal,” at Sloan's, 1407 G st., Fri- day at 12 m. Now on view.—Advt. ee Dr. Heller's Appointment. Dr. Joseph M. Heller of 901 M street has been app§inted an acting assistant surgeen, U. 8. army, and has been or- dered to report at Fort Washington, Md., where he will be stationed for the present. ———_>+—__- Pinar Spring Peay ed cure malaria, Kaiser lo axen: 618 14th st. ees zed Pie EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AMUSEME: ‘THE HOFMANN RECITAL.—Josef Hof- mann, although but a young man, nearly the equal of any living pianist in all forms and phases of the art, gave his second recital at the Columbia Theater yesterday afternoon before a large and representa- tive audience. . The gathering was not only gratifying in point of size, but it was en- thusiastic as well, and paid the highest tributes in the shape of applause that at several times amounted to an ovation to the young artist. Indeed, at the conclusion of the last number the audience was loath to leave, and remained seated until he ap- peared once more and responded to the ap- plause with an encore. The program which Hofmann presented was not a well- selected one, but in point of attractive- ness and versatility on the part of the per- former it embraced a number of the mcst difficult compositions that contrived in every way to show off his genius and splendid ability. Hofmann is a wonder. Combining Joseffy’s rare touch and clear- ness with the power of technique that has been accorded Paderewski, he adds to these qualities his own musical temperament, that of the born musician with an eye and an _ear for everything that is beautiful and soulful in his work. He made his audience feel that every note he drew from his instrument was inspired by his intelligence, his musical temperament and his love for the art, and in this way added that indefinable thing called expression, which can only be classed as sympathy of the purest sort. Hofmann is at once a master of technique, a power in interpre- tation and possessed of the musical intel- gence that is so necessary to the true artist. And when it is remembered that all these attributes that generally go with the mature virtuoso belong to a young man in his early twenties the wonder is increased almost to amazement. His pro- gram yesterday afternoon included Beet- hoven's Sonata in E flat major, three num- bers by Chopin, nocturne in F sharp major, an etude in G flat minor and the B flat minor sonata, that proved to be almost entirely new to a number of his hearers; Godard’s “En Route,” Wagner's ‘‘Feuer- zauber,” Rubinstein’s ‘‘Contredanse” and two compositions of his own, a _berceuse and an etude for left hand alone. The Beet- hoven sonata was played with a skill that might have been lIcoked for in its author, while the three numbers from Chopin were given in all their sweetness of thought, moodful changes and at times intensity of power. The Wagner number was play- ed with all the delicacy that this selection calls for in the upper register, while the Rubinstein selection called forth all of the performer's power of technique and manual dexterity. <n this line the young com- poser's etude for left hand alone was as wenderful an exhibition of manual dexter- ity as has ever been seen here. His ber- ceuse was perhaps one of the most thor- oughly enjoyable numbers on the program. It inspired interest at first on account of its being his work, but as the number pro- gressed it became evident that it was en- titled to rank with the highest class of music and curiosity changed to admira- tion. The theme is a beautiful one and is worked out with the dainti2st of embellish- ments and ornamental figures. It certainly deserved all of the applause that was be- stowed upon its composer. Hofmann not only was accorded an ovation at the end of the program, but was pr2sented with a beautiful bunch of lilies. FRANK DANIELS.—Frank Daniels will play a return engagement at the Columbia the week of May 9, in his new comic opera, “The Jdol’s Eye.” Daniel’s appearance here in February was greeted by the largest business done by any ‘comic opera company in Washington this season, and hundreds were turned away from the theater night- ly, being unable to gain admission. ‘The Idol's Eye” is one of those tuneful light operas that linger with you and you find yourself unconsciously humming or whi ing such airs as “I Just Dropped In pt. rlie Ghumley of the Guards,” iry Tales” and ‘The Tattooed Man.” The part of Abel Conn furnishes Mr. Dan- iels an opportunity to display his comedy talents to the best advantage. He makes his first appearance tumbling out of a loon into the sea, out of which he swim: and finds himself at an English militgry post in India. He tells in a catchy song that he has just dropped in in an off-hand sort of a way end explains that he is Abel Conn, an American, ballooning it arcund the world. As he finishes, the cries of a drowning man are hearg, and Conn bets fifty dollars against a rich Cuban’s wh. kers that he can save the man. He wins the tet, and throughout the opera collects it by plucking, from time to time, a hair out of the Cuban's Ivxuriant growth, and each puil never fails to get a laugh. Anoth- er very funny incident is the seeming pow- er of an expression used by the Scotchman over a skirt that Daniels wears. The chor- uses are strong ard fresh, and the girls particularly attractive. The cast contains such well-known people as Helen Red- mond, Norma Kopp, Al. C. Whelan, Will Danforth and Maurice Garcy. The sale of seats opens at the box office tomorrow morning. WILTCN LACKAYE AS CHARLES O'MALLEY.—The announcement that Wil- ton Lackaye is to appear at the Lafayette Square Theater next week as Charles O'Malley in a dramatization of Lever's famous novel will be gratifying to theater- goers generally, and particularly so to the friends and admirers of this eminently pable actor. It {s only fair, and not in any degree fulsome, to say that Li hero and Lackaye himself possess cha teristics of peculiar harmony. O'Malley was reless, perhaps, certainly chi and brave, vigorously manly, a hypocrisy and a shrewd saberer of shams, with a humor at once debonair and lightful. It is not flattery to decla no actor on the American stage po: Ss these same attributes in an equal degree with Lackaye. So it would seem that at last Lackaye has, to use a current collo- quialism, struck his galt. He has already proven his wonderful art in Svengali, to mention none of his other great successes in character delineation, and his app ance in a role that cannot fail to be con- genial to him will doubtless be greeted with the interest it deserves. Among those who will support Mr. Lackaye are Henry Jewitt, Joseph Wheelock and Joseph Whee- lock, jr., Edith Crane, Nanette Comstock and Alice Evars. “THE DAZZLER."—The Grand Opera House will be occupied during the week commencing May 2 by the mothers’ con- gress and the next attraction, May 9, will be ‘The Dazzler,” the piece which made such a great success in New York and Bos- ton during the past two seasons. It will be produced with the same carefully se- lected cast, and lovers of comedy will en- joy a rare treat during the week of May 0. “THE WORLD AGAINST HER.”—“The World Against Her,” which will be the attraction at the Academy next week, is one of those good oid-style meledramas of the extremely pathetic type, telling its familiar story of happiness wrecked by crime, the consequent deprivation and sorrow terminating by joining again the threads of happy existence after overcom- ing the machinations of the villains and meting out to them the justice they de- serve. That, with variations, is the out- line of them all, but for all that they are interesting, and particularly so ‘“‘The World Against Her.” It is a delineation of char- acter so lifelike that notwithstanding the element of sensationalism the interest is maintained throughout in the most intense ecrt of way. The company is made up of competent people, the principal role, that of Madge Carlton, being played by Agnes Wallace Villa. MLLE. ANI'S MONARCHS.—Commenc- ing next Monday Manager Harry Hill will present at Kernan’s Lyceum ‘‘Mlle.. Ani's Monarchs.” This is an aggregation of vaudeville and burlesque artists who are indeed monarchs of mirth, consisting of some of the best known people in their lines. Mlle. Ani is more than a trapeze performer—she is one of the cleverest and coolest of mid-air artists, and has a series of tricks of her own invention that are sim ply astonishing. How any mortal could do some of them is matter for surprise, but seeing is believing, and however they are done all the patrons of the house will have @ chance to see that they are possible. In the long list of vaudeville artists are some of the most shapely girls and talented peo- ple on the vaudeville stage among them Morrisey and Rich, Emma Francis, Rein- fart Sisters, Larue and Page, Murray and Murray, Lottie Mirandi Millie Frank- Hn. The whole com take part in a new burlesque creation, entitled “Paris Upside Down, or a Tour Through Gotham.” This is an excellent little thing, full of snap and ginger, and is a glorious vision of fair maids, magnificent costumes and scenery and striking effects, to which must be added the catchineses of the music and the keenness of the wit. ’ ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS An Aovident atid Disorderly Oonduct Result in Two Arrests, Prisoners Released on Collateral—Mrs. Effie Lefllngwell’s Concert—Gen- eral ahd Personal News. While being driven up Good Hope hil! Monday afternoon a buggy containing two members of the Swann family of Gar- field and a woman'named Victoria Hughes was,upset, and the occupants thrown out. The Hughes woman was found to be se- verely bruised, and after her wounds were dressed she was taken home. W. F. Swann, who appeared on the scene shortly after the mishap occurred, was placed under ar- rest by Policeman Dyer and locked up at the Anacostia police station, charged with indulging too freely in profane language. Late last evening Mrs. Swann, wife of a brother of the imprisoned man, appeared in her buggy in Anacostia, seeking to have the prisoner released _on collateral. When directed to apply to Sergeant Anderson, it is alleged, she leaped into her carriage and drove at reckless speed through the prin- cipal streets. Policeman V. G. King stop- ped the woman at the corner of Monroe and Harrison streets and placed her under arrest. She is said to have resisted, and citizens ran to give scme assistance, and soon a large crowd gathered. Finally Policemen King and Dyer landeq the prisoner in the station, where she was charged with reckless diiving. She and her brother-in-law wera afterward released on $5 collateral each. Mrs. Leffingwell’s Concert. The annual concert of Mrs. Effie Darling Leffingwell tool place Monday evening in Masonic Hall, where a large audience as- sembled. Mrs. Lefflingwell was assisted by Miss Jessie Darling, Mr. Fred Darling, Mr. Wulton Karr and Miss Katie Grady and Miss Alice Murray, members of the Rossini Cir- cle. The entertainment opened with an in- strumental prelude by Mr. Karr, fullowed by a vocal solo, “I Fear No Fo: Darling; solo, “Still As Night,” Mrs. Leit- ingwell; solo, ‘‘Songnai,”’ Miss Jessie Dar- ling; instrumental solo, ‘‘La Cachouca Ca- rrice,” Miss Katie Grady; overture from “Pirates of Penzance,” Mr. Karr. “The Pirate's Legacy,” a farce in one act, by Mr. Miron Leffingwell, was n2xt presented, with Mr. Darling, Miss Darling and Mrs. Leffingwell in the ca Miss Alice Murray and Mr. Karr gave enother instrumental selection. Mrs. Leff- ingwell, Miss Darling and Mr. Darling ap- peared in “The Mikado,” which completed the 2vening’s program. - Personal Mention. Mr. Thornton Fisher has retired business in Anacostia. Mr. J. H. Eno and wife of Hamburg, N. Y., accompanied by Mrs. Sulters of the same place, have been visiting Mr. no's brother, Mr. Henry W. Eno. Policeman Lusby has been transferr2d from the fifth precinct station to Anacostia, yea at Twining City, vice James Ar- neld. from ed Called Him a Spantard. Tom Hill, a colored member of the Dts- trict militia, engaged in a battle on Penn- sylvania avenue last night. When Police- tnan Coghill saw him he was armed with @ brick, instea@ of a rifle, and was about to deliver his ‘adversary a blow on the head. Court-martiml proceedings were in- stituted, and tHe case was heard this morn- ing. Witnesses called by the court de- Clared that Tom had been celebrating and under the influence of liquor. “No, I wasn’t,” said Tom; “I was as so- ber as a judge.” “Then what was the trouble?” “I was walking ‘along the street and a big seven-foot man said I looked lika a Spaniard.” “Is that all he did?” ‘Did he strike you?” “Did he strike rae?” asked the prisoner. Look at wry hat and see what he did to asked the court. “That doesn’t’say you were struck,” the court told him. “Well, I was, struck, gli right,” he sald, “and there wérg about’six men on me “Were you ever called a Spaniard be- fore?” Judge Scott asked. “No, sir,” he answered. ber of the District militia.” Hill’s personal bonds were taken and hs was released. Lodge Officers Elected. Minnehaha Lodge, I. O. G. T., held a meeting last night, and among other busi- ness transacted was the election of officers, which resulteé as follows: C. T., Henry F. Smith; V. T., Lizzie McKay; F. S., A Canfield; treasurer, G. E. Pittman; R. Mary Lewis; marshal, C. W. Good. The prize winners in the essay contest “I'm & mem- were: Miss Ada Martin, first; Miss Ida Bryan, second, and Mr. Will Mctlenry, third. At the close of the regular business the good of the order committee presented a short program, which included vocal solos by Miss Lola M. Ellwood and remarks by W. H. Parsons and H. R. Stewart, respect- ively. ‘Those present were: Mrs. 8. E. Canfield, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Mrs. L. McKay, Mrs. Bollinger, Mrs. Evans, Miss Bessie E. Bush, Miss E. Sullivan, Miss A. D. Roach, Miss'L. M. Cox, Messrs. A. N. Canfield, S. W. Russell, John G. Smith, C. W. Good, G. E. Pittman, Henry F. Smith, C. T. Pitt man, G. D. Phelps, Will McHenry, T. D. Mulhern, Wilber McDaniels, Frank Ford, Eugene Brady, W. H. Parsons. —_—— Trustees, in closing an estate, will, at auction, dispose of some valuable business and residence property centrally located. Beginning at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, with the southwest corner of 8th and D strects, improved by the stores 324 8th and 806 and 808 D street, the sales will take place in front of the respective premises. At 4:20, 316 and 318 8th street, large brick warehouse; at 4:40, 411 8th street, a two- stcry brick shop or storehouse; at 5, brick stcrehouse, 421 8th street, and at 5:20, two nice brick dwellings, Nos. 907 and 900 E street northwest. See advt. for full infor- mation.—Advt. _—.___ Blending of Colors. Charles H. Butler, a colored whitewash- er, was in the Police Court today for be- ing drunk and disorderly. “Whitewashing and liquor drinking don’t go well together,” the court remarked. “I think they do, your honor,” Mr. Pugh remarked. “One is a white decoration and the other is carmine.”” Charles promised to confine his work to wall and fence decorations for two years, and the court released him on his personal bonds. ——— Attention is called to the trustees’ sales of nine two-story: brick dwellings on O street between 3d:and 4% streets south- west, and two two-story brick dwellings, Nos. 1127 and 1129 7th street southeast, which take plage, véspectively, at 4:30 and 5:80 o’clock p.m: toorrow. See advts. * ——— Habitéal Intoxication. Richard Cavanaugh, a young man ar- rested on Turner street in the county on a charge of being an habitual drunkard, was tried in the Poffce Court this morning. Po- iceman Vermillion ‘testified to the young man’s conduct on the street, and also said he had abused his family. A sentence of thirty days wa’ and the court di- rected that thé young man be put in the hospital for tréatmrent. ee POOPIE PISITERT ETS SOCOO SETS Biscuit made with CLEVELAND'S Baking Powder are whole- some and delicious. Cleveland Baking Powder Co., New York. APRIL 27, 1898-12 PAGES. THE MOTHERS’ CONGRES! — Advance Meeting of Officers and Chairmen of Committees. A meeting of the officers and the chair- men of committees of the mothers’ con- gress, which will convence Monday even- ing at the Grand Opera House, was heid yesterday afternoon at the Ebbitt House. Arrangements for the reception and enter- tainment of the speakers and delegates were made and the program compieted. The officers and committees are as follow: Mrs. Theodore W. Birney, president; Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, first vice president; Mrs. John R. Lewis, Mrs. Mary E. Mumford, Mrs. Arthur A. Birney, Mrs. James McGi and Mrs. Vesta H. Cassedy, vice presi- dents. Committee on finance and arrangements —Mrs. William F. Holtzman, chairman; Mrs. Alina Simpson, Mrs. Christina, Mrs. Laura Greer, Miss Florrie Hoopes and Mrs. George A. Cralle. Committee on transportation—Mrs. Full- er, chairman; Mrs. Mary Frey and Mrs. Harriet Frost. Committee on press—Mrs. Bowman Mat- thews, chairman; Mrs. Judson C. Clements and Mrs. Marie Atkins. Committee on press clippings—Mrs. Thos. E. Robertson, chairman; Miss Margaret E. Horton and Miss Grace Robertson. Committee on publicity—Mis. De Riemar, chairman, and Mrs. Dr. 8. A. True. Committee on_ registration—Mrs. Gist, chairman; Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Pepper, Mr: Sees Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. E. S. Crom- well. Reception committee—Mrs. Platt, Mrs. Spofford, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Gillian, Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Dingman, Mrs. Seith, Mrs. Seip, Mrs. Offterdinger, Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. Chute. Committee on literature—Mrs. Coolidge, Mrs. McLellan, Mr. Woodward, Dr. G. Stanley Hall, Mrs. Hulse and Mrs. Mosher. Committee on information—Mrs. Edward Mix, chairman; Mrs. A. L. Coumbe, Mrs. G. T. Walker, Mrs. D. Perry Hickling, Mrs. David Towers and Miss Lewis. >-— WHITE RIBBONERS MEET. The West End Branch in Regular Monthly Sessison. The West End W. C. T. U. held its regu- lar monthly meeting Monday evening at 720 19th street. Mrs. C. L. Case conducted the devotional exercises, and Mrs. Clinton Smith, the president, had charge of the business meeting. After the usual reports Mrs. Grace L. Morris of the District Union was introduced and spoke for her depart- ment of non-alcoholic medication, and asked for the appointment of a superin- tendent from West End Union. Mrs. Kath- erine L. Scott was duly elected. Mrs. Fernandez was elected to represent the union in the soldiers’, sailors’ and marines’ department of the District W. C. T. U., and Miss Alice M. Clayton accepted the appointment of anti-narcotics depart- ment, one of the objects of which is to in- fluence the children of the public schools against the use of cigarettes. As this was the anniversary meeting, Mrs. 8. M. Wescott, who organized the union, and was its president for thirteen years thereafter, was called upon for an address. She responded by giving a brief history of the unton during its seventeen years. She said it was organized May 9, 1881, and the first auxiliary to the District union, then seven years old. Soon after this, and growing out of temperance ef- forts, the Central Union Mission was start- ed. She spoke of the conversion of Major Hitton in these meetings, and his career since then. She mentioned by name many of the early workers, and commended their earnestness. Mrs. Wescott was followed by Mrs. is, who was a hospital nurse during il war, and sirce then a police matron at the first precinct station. She spoke of some of her personal experiences, the formation of the Hope and Help Mis- sion, the Bruen Home and the Central Union Mission Branch in the Division. Mrs. Bond and Mrs. Lewis, two new members, were received. It was announced that the wife of Gov. Brady of Alaska, a leading white ribboner, is in the city. She will meet friends from 4 to 5 this afternoon at 919 G street north- west. The hostess, being from the Green moun- tain state, at the close of the meeting served to each guest hot maple sugar. _————— REGIMENT FORMING, Volunteer Command Being Gathered Under Authority of Hall Bill. Under authority of the Hull volunteer army bill, a regiment is being organized here, with headquarters at 512 8th street northwest. It is intended to secure as many men as possible who desire to enlist in the volunteer army, and to form them- selves into companies and battalions, be- fore mustering them into the United States service. After a quota of men have signi- fied their intention a regular army officer will be appointed to muster the officers into the regular service. They will open recruiting offices in different sections of the city fcr the enlistment of the men. Five such offices, besides the one on Sth street, will be established, to enable the Promoters of the sch2me to recruit their men more quickly. A surgeon, with the rank of captain,- and two assistant sur- geons, ranked as first leutenants, have been selected, and one of these will spend an hour each day at every one of the re- cruiting statiens to examine every man that may be enlisted there. After passing his physical examination, the newly made soldier will be sent to Fort Myer, where the headquarters of the regi- ment are to be established, and receive his equipments and his primary instructions in the art of war. Up to last night 1,400 men were enrolled, and this is deemed nearly sufficient. A regiment will consist of twelve companies, numbering 1,246 officers and men. While more than the number have been enrolled, some will have to drop out on account of physical disability. Some of the officers selected are men who have held commissions in the regular army. The officer who will be in command has held an army commission for twenty years, and has taken part in the Indian wars. He states that he will have a command fully equipped, in the field, in fifty days. Ask your doctor how many prep- arations of cod-liver oil there are. He will answer, “Hundreds of them.” Ask him which is the best. He will reply, “Scott’s Emulsion.” Then see that this is the one you obtain. It contains the purest cod- liver oil, free from unpleasant odor and taste. You also get the hypo- phosphites and glycerine. All three are blended into one grand healing and nourishing remedy. 50c. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. CITY ITEMS. ee The Epicure’s Favorite Hams Always mild, sweet and tender. Miller & Krogmann, Center & K st. mkts.1t eaves Peres ° Our All-the-Year-Round Prices tor rooms with are $2 up. Nolte, 810 9th st. Go to Siccardi’s FOR BARGAINS IN HUMAN Harm, z Bair Switches at Great . eee Time. Siccardi, ‘Til 31th st., next to Palais Reval. rooms for COMING TO A CLOSE The Masonic Fair and Exposition Will End Tonight. Auctions and Bargain Seles and the Counti of Votes Will Be the Program. When the fair and exposition in aid of the fund for the erection of a National Masonic Temple in the city of Washington opened its wonders and novelties to public view in Convention Hall and the armor snnex on the night of April 11 the crow in attendance was regarded as remarka- ble. Even the most optimistic observer of things gregarious cid not believe that such @ throng would ever be drawn vogether again, notwithstanding the numerous unique and striking attractions of the en- terprise. For two weeks, however, there was nightly proofs demonstrating the fal- lacy of such ideas, and the extension over the time originally set for the closing of the fair has shown that interest in it and its magnetic power to attract have neither Ciminished. Monday night there was an immense gathering present and last night there was another, and like its predecessors it was a patriouc and purse-careless assemblage. When the Marine Band pla: a patrictic air in time to Santleman’s inspiring baton, the crowd would shout lustily and between times would devote itself to patronizing substantially the booths and attractions. The closing of the fair tonight will be replete with memorable features. Auctions will be held and bargain sales will be num- erous and animated. The voting contests will close at 9 o'clock and an hour later the results in the numerous events will be announced, when many surprises will be in store. i DEATH OF ELCON TURLEY. Fond Father's ick Boy. Sad Circumstances o: Devotion to Hi The announcement of the death of Elcon | ¢OO¢#4€O4600 6400606 60004 Turley, the well-known proprietor of the grocery store at 19th and R streets, caused deep sorrow among the very large circie of friends who knew and esteemed him. Mr. Turley’s death was caused by circumstances: peculiarly pathetic. His only child, a litle boy, to whom ke was devoted, was stricken With pn2umonia last week, and Mr. Turley was constant in his attentions and lavish in his endearments of the sufferer. In kissing the lad the dead man breathed the germs of the dread disease into his own lungs. He was taken down Friday and his death ensued last night. Mr. Turley was a man of short, but tremendous, physique, weigh- ing 325 pounds, but he was as active as an athlete and possessed remarkable strength. He was of a sunny, gen2rous disposition and enjoyed wide popularity. He was thir- ty-seven years old, being a native of Kair- fax county. He leaves a widow, formerly Miss Lenie Mickum of this city, and the lit- ule son mentioned above, who is recovering. ——— Official Orders Issued. The Commissioners have issued the fol- lowing orders: That cement sidewalk be laid and new granite curb set on the west side of Con- necticut avenue between M and 18th streets. That a catch basin be constructed at the southeast corner of 17th and Q streets. That Florence street (square 1051) be improved by grading and graveling. —_— Plead Guilty and Say Nothing. Two young colored men, William Hunt and William Morton, were in Judge Scott's court this morning charged with vagrancy. They pleaced gulity and said they desired to say notking. Ninety days on the farm was the sentence imposed. ——— Charge of Housebreaking. Joseph A. Oleson was today held by Judge Kimball in $500 bail for the action of the | = grand jury to answer the charge of break- ing into the store of George A. Sheehan in the night time and stealing a small number of articles. AMUSEMENTS. Piano Recital Mrs. Mamie Maurice Burdette, A sted by Mr. McFARLAND, For the Benefit of St Chareh, At the Residence of Mrs. J. ALL, 14th st. road. APRIL 28, AT 8 O'CLOCK. ADMISSION, $1.00. ite BASEBALL New York | vs. Washington. Next—-NEW YORK, TOMORROW. POPULAR ACADEMY. PRICES. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday, 25c. and S0c. ‘Webber's Elaborate Production, UNCLE TOM’S CABIN || ees moncey. May 2—“THE WORLD AGAINST HER.” ap25-20tf New National. 7oNc#T at 6:15. The Quaint Comedian, WILLIE COLLIER, In Du Souchet’s Screaming Farce, The [an From Mexico. First Matinee Wednesday at 2. Next week—Mr. John Drew in his new “OSE SUMMER'S DAY.” Singers, Festival, The Novel Specialties, The Great Cake Walk, The Jubllec The Voodoo Eighth Annual Exhibition SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON ARTISTS, 1020 CONNECTICUT AVENUE. Art Loan Exhibi- . tion. For the Sick and Wounded, eagroei, gypsy, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. week days. Sun- from. pter’s First Meeting. ‘The members of the Epworth League of St. Paul's M. E. Church were at home to their friends Monday evening. This is the first meeting of a social nature given by the new organization, which is comp of the members of ths Fifteenth Chapter and the former St. Paul's Chapter, and, in spite of the inclement we its is turned out in goodly numbers. The room of the church had been pret- ‘orated, and a pleasing program of Seng, recitation and music was rendered by the Misses Guard, Hopkins and Dashiell. The final number, a medley of patriotic airs, was heartily applauded. Light re- froshments wefe served. How Are You This Spring? Tired, nervous? Can't get rested? Tortured with boils, humors? That is oot strange. Impurities have beet. accumulating in your blood du winter apd it bas become Impoverist This is the expertence of most people ‘Therefore they take Hood's Sarsapariila to purify their blood in spring. Mrs. V. W. Henderlite of Sanger, Va ® ‘After living fn malarial districts for some time, I was troatied with chil Lut since taking Hond’s Sereaparilia I have never been troubled tn this way. I always keep a bottle of this medicine in the house, and i have not been without {t for years. 1 find that Hood's Sarsaparilia relieves that ull and worn-ovt feeling with which I am sometimes afflicted, and I cheerfully recom- mend it as an excellent medicine.” S: = iood’s gaia Is America’s Greatest Medicine. Sold by all druggists. $1;x1x for §5. Be sure to get Hood Hood’s Pills cv? Bret: ersy to take,eusy to operat SPIOTHSESS SOSH FO FEDE PEF OOP SOTETE SION FOS CE TOT ETD YD Taking a Look will give you a better idea of what we can do for you than anything we might print. The age of progress in the tailoring business seems to have reached a higher notch of per- fection here than elsewhere; more care goes into the details, trimmings, sewing, style and quality than ever before. More for your money, course. Test us in one of our $ to-order l 5) Suits. The suit is not yours until you pronounce the fit O. K.— KEEP THAT POINT Als WAYS IN MIND. Pertz and lertz, Progressive Tailors, 906 F St. LAFAYETTE, Tyne st 8:15. NOTE THE PRICES a Orchestra and mezzanive seats 1.00 of Parquet... Be. BAR it.) Lower floof and mezzanine seat 0c, Balcony (reserved)... THAT LAS O LOWRIE'S, By Frances Hodgson Burnett and Hose Ey tinge, WILTON LACKAYE, WITH HIS OWN COMPANY, Wil Present for the First Time on Any Stage Romantic Comedy-lorama in 4 Acts, Enritle “CHARLEY O'MALLEY.” BY TUE f BURT SAYRE A_DRAMATI FAMOUS NOV! SEATS ON GEAND or KERNA’ WEEK COMME! Matinees Wednesday and Saturd: Harley Merry’s Scenic Production a Greag cuban Play, 8 Superb Scenes! All faithful reproductions of localities of deep contemporaneous concern, painted by Harley Merrys esq. A Drama of Absorbing Interest, Faultlessly Pres sented. Week of May 9—THE DAZZLER. np2-6t ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER, ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Monday, Tucrday, Thursday and Saturday, TEIS IS “THE ONE.” WEBER'S Presenting everything that is PARISIAN WI Next Week—MLLE. ANI'S MERRY MONARCHS, ap-or WASHINGTON HORSE SHOW, ‘To be held in CONVENTION HALL, May 4th, Sth, 6th and 7th. SALE of RESERVED SEATS FOR SINGLB PERFORMANCES commences MONDAY, APRIL 25, at Gazman’s, in E. F. Droop’s. — ap21-14tt ____ EXCURSIONS, ETC. Norolk & WW2Eshington Steamboat Co. Gel-284 . JNO. CALLAHAN, General Manager. EXCURSIONS $s % FOR THE ‘TRIP. ING EaDal and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars — the electric cars at Aqueduct i