Evening Star Newspaper, May 23, 1898, Page 11

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Morris. president; Dr. Joseph Taber Johnson, chairman; Dr. Magruder, Dr. Carl Klein- schmidt, Dr. Devereux ‘and Dr. Kober. ‘This afternoon they will act as a reception committee, and escort visitors through the building. A general invitation is extended to all of the friends of the university to inspect the new premises. The regular work of the hospital wili be commenced as soon as possib! AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOW Tenleytown Citizens Who Have Lost Some Chickens. The residents in the vicinity of Tenley- town have been complaining of late of the | ions of chicken thieves. The depre- | 3 nS Were not committed at intervals, Cutting Affray. but cecurred almost every night. Some | There was a serious cutting affray short- residents would awake in the morning and | ly before midnight Saturday at the corner find that their hen roost had been depopu- | f 20th and M strests. The princ!pals were derably during the night before. | Brice Norris and George Franklin, both trators left but little clue to | colored. They became involved in an alter- their work, and detection was hard. Simon | cation, which wound up by Franklin jab- Bwartz, a farmer, aged fifty-eight years, a | bing a knife into the elde of Norris, in- i yesterday | flicting an uglygwound. The injured ‘man was removed to the Emergency Hospital in the patrol wagon, and later in the night Franklin was arrested by Policeman Davis and held at the station. A Ranaway. A two-horse team, belonging to William F. Garber, a contractor, living at 1337 U street, became frightened Saturday after- noon shortly before 6 o'clock at 321 street opposite the Home Industrial School and Tan away. At 20th and P streets the ani- mals were caught by Policeman Lake, but not until some damage had been done. The horses and wagon broke six tree boxes, injured four trees on the south side of U street between 34ta and 25th streets, and broke an iron step at 1609 33d street.” Ong n by Policemen Bradley and Giles, on a charg etit larceny. A number of ed to have been stolen wore place and identifled by the When the matter was sifted down seven charges of petit larceny nst the prisoner, and the chick- hit med were | ken to the station house, | y in all. The complainants were | Wilfong, Reuben Simpson, Mrs. Harriet Shoemaker, Jutia | naker and Margaret found on his pwners. 4 up the night, claimed that yed into his property, and he hem. He was taken to police court th ing. but the charge against | horse was slightly injured. him was nolle prossed. The complainants ‘a = returned to the station later in the day, jome Notes. and cl 1 their property. ly for Inspection, orgetown University Hospital open for the inspection of afternoon, commencing at work on the construction has been practically com- h the furnishing of the interior Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage oceupied the pulpit last evening at the West Street Pres- byterian Church and delivered an excel- lent sermon. The seating vapacity of the church was taxed to its utmost. At the regular meeting of George U. Morris Post, No. 19, Grand Army of the Republic, preparations will be made for the annual observat.ce of Memorial day. The new G will be thr f the by pleted, thot Just the suit you ought to have at Tame AAS aw — ?LSL AE ) the price you | ought to pay. { Our « Royal @ Blue \ Serge (inated by on is made by the best weaver; this you « will discover upon close examination 2 of the goods. 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A large number of the members of the board availed themselves of the opportuni- ty to partake of planked shad under the pleasant conditions which prevail on such occasions, while the contingent of invited guests, more particularly the members of the Washington city council, as President Noyes aptly terms the members of Con- gress, was not only a representative one, but proved to be congenial, and ‘when the time of speechmaking arrived the orators were happy and timely in what they had to say. In addition to the congressional rep- resentatives, many friends of the members were present as guests. Altogether the throng on the decks of the Macalester was one that represented very well the varied lfe of Washington busi- ness men and professional men, mingled with statesmen and witn those who have chosen this city as a place of residence, while the local District government was represented in the person of Mr. John EB. Wight. The arrangements for the excursion were in the capable hands of Assistant Secre- tary O'Neill and the excursion committee, consisting of Mr. A. A. Birney, chairman, and Dr. Richard Kingsman, J. W. Babson, J. W. Frizzell, W. H. Rapley, H. Bradley Davidson, John Miller and Robert B. Ten- ney. The committee of reception, with Mr. James L. Norris as chairman, proved to be efficient hosts and recognized that one of the purposes of these annual affairs is to make the citizens of Washington better acquainted with each other, as well as with those who under the Constitution are the local legislators of the city. The boat left the wharf about 2 o'clock and the change from the heat of the city to the delightful, cool air of the river was one that was greatly appreciated. The War a Topic. It was not long before everybody seemed to be acquainted with everybody else; and while the beautiful scenery which is spread eut to view on each side of the river came in for a share of th» conversation, yet the sight of Fort Washington and the locality vhere the river is mined as a protection ainst @ possible hostile invasion turned the talk to the current topic of the war. Regret was expressed by many that they were unable to be in the city to witness the departure of “tho District troops to the front. After the arrival of the boat at Marshall Hall, the party was grouped on the steps leading into the grounds by the ubiquitous photographer, and when the smiling fea- tures had been trarsferred to the glass the group dispersed and attention was given to the various attractions about the grounds. Some found the easy chairs on the porches and about the lawns inviting, and so in various ways an hour was pleasantly passed, and then came the sum- mons to the dining hall. Here the long tables were found taste- fully set forth and adorned, and when the clam chowder was served, followed by the planked shad and the other good things, it Was evident that ulllity as well as be had been regarded by tho: ranged the feast. All the guests were re- quired to furnish was the appetite and they did not fail to do their part. Some of the tables were set out on the lawn under the trees and that fact did not detract from the attractiveness of the dinner. Speech of Welcome. When the cigars were lighted and the coffee was served, President Noyes made a speech of welcome to the guests of the board of trade. He said that the an- nual shad bake given by the board is the Potomac valley substitute for the barbecue common in other parts of the country. These occasions, he added, gave our local legislators, who are the members of Con- gress, an opportunity to mingle socially with cdnstituents, the citizens of Washing- ton. He said it was well for the citizens and the members of the board of aldermen and common council of the city to come together frequently. unless, he said, it Is admitted that legislators should be stran- gers to those whose interests they represent. Reminded by the occaston, he referred to the account given by Captain John Smith of his visit to the Potomac in 1607, which proved, he said, that the captain was an adept in tolling fish stories. According to this narrative, the speaker sald, the fish lay in, the river in a solid mass, so thick on thé top of the water that Smith at- tempted to catch them with a frying pan. Mr. Noyes also referred to the accounts given of this locality by Captain Henry Fieete, who found that the Anacostan In- dians not only planked shad, but also hu- man csptives, and Fleete made a narrow escape trom being thus planked himself. He went on to speak of the river and its relations to the city, and said that now we must master the Potomac and harness {t, and put it to work. He spoke of the importance of an unlimited and wholesome water supply for the city, which could be Possible if our local legislature makes wise provision. He reférred to the possibility of having the sewage carried away to a point where tho health of the city would not be threatened, and added that when the mala- rial marshes of the Anacostia flats are re- claimed then the quickened waters of the river will cut great’ slices from the city’s death rate. He said the river should not be permitted, in the absence of a sea-wall and through the presence of Long bridge, to threaten the city with flood; or, veing un- filtered, to permeate with the historic soll of Virginia the physical systems of those Who were accustomed to drink Potomac wates; or to disseminate malaria from marshy flats; or, being practically bridge- less so far as modern structures are con- cerned, to obstruct communication with Virginia and the south. On the contrary, he thought the river should be made the city’s faithful servant, fanning the capital with cool and healthful breezes, bringing pure, cold water to every home, quickly removing the gas-generating sewerage, serving through its recreated fisheries as the source of a cheap and abundant food supply, fostering light manufactures and furnishing force for illuminating and trans- portation purposes by means of the Great and Little Falls water power, and finally through its dredged and deepened channel reviving the ancient commercial glories of the region, when Georgetown, Alexandria and Bladensburg contended for the su- Premacy. Mr. Noyes evoked vigorous demonstra- tions of approval when he referred to the precautions adopted by the government to prevent the river from being an easy means of hostile access to the capital in time of war, and said the great guns that now command the river, and the mines beneath its surface, give assurance on that point. He spoke of the failure to adopt proper precautions in the war of 1812 as due to the feeling of contemptuous disregard for the capital city. That feel- ing has now passed away and there is nothing to fear for the city from the direct or Indirect results of war, unless the na- tion itself is overthrown. Not an Abstraction. ‘The truth is, Mr. Noyes said, the national Patriotic sentiment upon which the pros- perity of the nation and the nation’s city is based weakens from disuse and neglect in times of busy, peaceful money-making and grows strong in time of national dan- ger, when Americans appreciate most pro- foundly that the Union is not a mere ab- straction, but something to love, to live for and, if need be, ta die for. This is one of the compensations of war to counterbal- ance some of its evil, a new birth of pa- triotism, a sweeping away of narrow sec- tionalism, a discarding of the obstructive coverings of undue love of money and cyni- cal dislike of sentimentalism with which Americans are too often accustomed to cover and conceal the national sentiment. After referring to the influence in this di- rection of the revolutionary and civil wars, Mr. Noyes said that the present struggie u who had ar- quickens the patriot of the nation, of late grown som ggish, solidifies the Union, and bi and strengthens the foundations-of ndtiow@l sentinint upon which the Union and tts city rest. In war and peace, in adversity, in life and death the and its capital are one and inseparable. President Noyes 34 that in calling for speeches from z ts he would be perpetrating a surprise party in each case. He then went on to say that there was a dist ished member of the common council the city who had‘ once promised to put through Con- gress a codification of the laws of the Dis- trict, when one aa Prepared. He was glad to be able to Sa¥ that, under the auspices of the board of trade and of the bar association, a 3 prepared by Judge Cox, one $f the ablest of our judges, and that it would soon be ready. A word to the wise, President Noyes add- ed, among whom Representative Grosve- nor is included, is sufficient. Representative Grosvenor’s Speech. Amid much laughter General Grosvenor arose and groceeded to make his response. He said that when.he first came to the city the Potomac flats were greatly in evidence. Now that nuisance was gotten rid of, but the Anacostia flats still remain, and judg- ing the future from the past, he was afraid he would not live long enough to see that real estate added to the city. The continu- ance of such a nuisance he described as a disgrace. He admitted that he had promised to do what he could to enact a code for the Dis- trict, but in referring to the fact that he was not a member of thé House District committee he paused long enough to re- mark that it seemed to him the House Dis- trict committee was fthainly occupied in buildirg street railway lines, and in enlarg- ing and illuminating thé stock of defunct railroads. Coming back to the proposed District code he expressed pleasure at hear- ing that it was nearing completion, and then said he supposed if it contained a provision to control hack stands some one in the House would say that the authors of the code were bowing down to a monopoly. He spoke earnestly of the need of a com- plete revolution in the system of jurispru- dence in order to get ridof the antique laws still in force here. 5 In this connection he was reminded that a commission is now engaged in codifying the laws of thg United States, and said re- cently a member of this commission was talking to the President of the United States, and the latter asked how he was getting along, and he replied very well. , “Who are you getting to do the work now?” asked the President. “I did not hear the reply,” added General Grosvenor. Approves the Present System. After the laughter which greeted this story had subsided the speaker went on to say that he believed Congress should con- tinue to be the legislative body for the District, for, he said, if the management of local affairs was left to a iocal legisla- ture lack of generosity on its part might result in not placing the District of Colum- bia where he hoped to see it. He wanted this city to become a model capital city, with a model municipal organization, beau- tied to an extent not equaled elsewhere in the world, providing an unequaled educa- tion for the common people, and a Hbrary accessible at all hours ef the day to the public, and their needs, such as increased Water suppiy, sewers, etc., would be met. All this was possible, for behind the ex- penditure needed would be the nation's pride in the capital city. Gen. Grosvenor said he believed Washing- ton ought to be more of a business plac and it must become so:if/{t was to increase in population. The idea, ’he said, of har- nessing the Potomac to, carry on industries Was one that need not interfere with the continued development: of the city as a place of residence. Member From Caiifornin. The next speaker was Representative Hilborn of California, whe was introduced by President Noyes as-a member of the common council from California who was Jargely instrumental in securing the pas- sage of the District hayal battalion bill. In an exceedingly happy speech Mr. Hilborn spoke of fallacy of the idea that there is-plenty of time to prepare for war after, war comes. In the present instance, he said, it was ky this country had not run up against such an antagonist as we might have had in the Venezuela affair.. He said when the present difficulty with Spain became acute Unele Sam put fifty millions of dollars in his pocket and went over the world to buy war vessels. It was soon found he could buy everything else except warships. He spoke of the war with Algiers, when Con- ress ordered six frigates to be built, But when only three were finished a treaty of peace was made and the material on hand for bullding the three other ships was sold. So, he sald, in the war of 1812 and in the late war navies were built up, but after the war were allowed to disappear. He hoped this experience would not be repeat- e Mr. Hilborn spoke of the opposition to a standing army and to a large navy based on the grounds that they were thought to savor of a monarchy. In Manila harbor recentiy, he said, a good deal of history was made. The peaceful policy we have pursued has now been left behind us. We are another people and our future policy will be that of England. We shall never, he exclaimed amid an outburst of applause, pull down our flag from Havana or Porto Rico. This means, he added, a great navy. Believes in Washington. Mr. Hilborn said he was always a be- liever in the greatness of Washington. Every time the wealth and population of the country is doubled, he added, then that of Washington doubles. But now a new element has been added, and wherever we plent our flag then ig added to the glory of the capital city. : Upon the conclusion of the present war, the speaker continued, millions of People will turn their faces to this city with a new feeling that it is the seat of power, the source of protection for their lives, their property and their liberties. The speaker's eloquent close was a fitting climax of a speech that was recognized as one of unusual power. Representative Cannon’s Response. Representative Cannon, the chairman of the House appropriations committee, was introduced in a happy manner by Presi- dent Noyes and elicited from “Uncle Joe” an equally happy response. He deprecated taking to himself any credit for interest in the District to which he was not entitled. He said he wanted to be fairly understood, and he must say he was not an efficient member of the common council, as far as the city is concerned. ,He said this coun- try Is so large that no one man can rep- resent its varied interests. He confessed that he really knew but little of the in- terests of the people of the city. He had lived here for a quarter of a century, and had seen the city grow and improve, and was proud of the progress made. In nany Texpects, he thought, gitizens were for- turate in having Cor sg for their legis- leture. He did not a qf any city which has got along as well. , 2 In reference to thexpresent conflict, he said at first it was supposed we could pick gut any three Americas dnd end the war. Now we find this isa istake. Spain ts almost our equal on t! » and it is dem- onstrated she can run faster than we can. He spoke of the unprepared condition of this country, and said it:was impossible to get together an army in six months. How- ever, he thought we-would come out all right, but he did not kehow what we would do then. Urs a In introducing the next speaker, Repre- sentative Curtis of I of the House Dis- trict committee, President, Noyes referred ioe toe Semin aerated ‘ay of! at e n session, and said ons a Peo breaker. Compliments Board, of Trade. Mr. Curtis spoke in @ complimentary vein of the board of trade, and sald the com- mittee, he believed, would favor any legis: lation which met with the approval of such a representative body of citizens. Another member of the same committee, Representative Richardson, also responded to a call for a speech, and voiced his pleas- ure in meeting at the shad bake the peo- ple of the District and his deep interest in the city and in everything that pertain- ed to its welfare. He favored the erection of a bridge across the Potomac with some memorial to Gen. Grant‘ at one end and to Gen. Lee at the other end. Mr. Davis’ Eloquence. ‘The last speaker was Mr. Webster Davis, it secretary of «the interior, who aroused much enthusiagm by his eloquent and patriotic utterances. He paid a tribute to the work and influence of newspapers, and passing to 2 discussion of the current topic—the war-| in glowing terms of the union of ene two sections of the 11 A Cash gains comparison or build u riety and values. And What It Does | For Us and You. NE thing it does for us--the Palais Royal--is not generally known to the public. If a manufacturer or importer is anxious to dispose of surplus stock or realize money he always goes to tlie merchant who'll give him a cheque in exchange for his goods. Thus it is that bar- are constantly coming and going at the Palais Royal. easy to advertise startling values without exaggeration. course, the credit merchants have to make statements t Business ORG $1.68 for $2 Skirts. (Special price.) a a aa a as a a an a a a a a aa a ae ee ae ne Superior Imported White Pique Best possible $1 Crash Made of white linen dus English Duck Suits of azure Skirts, cut according to latest | Duck Skirts, with’ cgrrec away Jacket and seven-zore | Muc ground. with. white polka Paris ‘style, finished with S-tnch | back, etc. Deep hem: skirt. piped with colors. Jaunty | dots and stripes. Sizes 32 to 44, sf ohem. Ail lengths. - Ste for tomorrow only. costumes, in all sizes. in ail styles. + 84c for $1 Skirts. p an advertisement that magnifies qualities, va- A cash business gives advantages in least possible profits when selling. {llustrated here tomorrow: $25 for $10. HE Encyclopaedic Diction- ary—four monster volumes— the standard of the United States, in half Russia binding, sells by subscription for $65. The lowest cash price eyer quoted is $10. That is now and here—one startling demonstration of what a cash business does for us and you. Thus it is And, equally, of hat are miid in buying and enables HIS is what the maker said: “I can dispose of my surplus stock here because no other merchant in Washington is in com- petition with you. In New York it is different. If I quoted a cut price to one merchant the others would pounce on me in a Dewey-like man- ner that would be crushing. The New York merchants don’t care if the Washington Palais Royal is cut- ting prices. That's why you get these bargains.” 79c. 109 doze 59¢. £9 dozen Waists that wil at | aro more stylish than the and | picture indicates. Ti ‘sizes ery |b front Is le and color. | erly De. $12 high-grade je to re latest sty Choice for (Special price.) 15c bunch for best of 25c Flow- ers. The Palais Royal Millinery Department has been made fa- mous this season if only because retailing genuine imported Flow- ers at 25c bunch, the price usually paid by the retail to the wholesale merchant. Five tables full of those imported Flowers are to be here tomorrow at only I5¢ a bunch for choice—another sur- prise price of the season. Ile fs not a new price at the Palats Teoyal, but these ne flowers to be offered at 11 cents are vastly superior to any previously here. Ample quantities, but frst cholee is an important consideration. 5C fer the erstwhile 11¢ Flowers. all Kinds to choses, fiom. Bat we need hardly tell yon of onr L-cent flowers. You know. them and will welcome the reduced priee—5 cents. Sa aE a as a a aa es ese a et ee Nearly for the “Brooklyn’? for No. 19 “Jewett,”” for the u: rd for the 1 10e_to $ $3.75 G5, Boge Bimen, | $4.75 for Xe Wcsewett.” 1 GO = BC pet See, oo meeat toe 0 ‘iron oven and three double burn- ice. The lst price is $12. sorted colors. size. perlor weight to those usually ‘¥er. 56 98 ys = = offered at the prices. oa =Sases 1 3 for “Jew. e 8 ; 5 ett,” holding 45 to 70 | ORC for the usual $1.50 Ice = $ 9 he Debs cas Biaee pounds of ice.” 20 per cent less “Gem” fod “Lightatae, = 15¢ yard for the usual 2 “$ with two double burners, to cook than lst peices for any size de- pairs vee Tolntless Matting. “Heavy “8 for a small family. ed. ss si 3 weight ind honest in every re 4 sia 2 48 Sasa Gao ee 5c od a eo, ogg hart) spect. Cheap at 25¢ yard. 49c with singie Sanne al $2. Familysize Lee nized Iron_ Refrigerator Pans—9 —- two 4-Inch wicks, 98¢ for the Chests. A wonder at the price. cents for Steel Tce Shavers. 19¢ yerd for the usual 250 Double Star, with four sinch { See them. to 40c Japanese Muttings wicks. 10¢ for_ Selt-aajusting Wire Screens, _ with walnnt- finish frames." Size 18x18 E to-use housefurnishings? $1.98 Importer’s Surplus Stock of Flowers and Ribbons at One-third Off Usual Prices. And are not Palais Royal for the Nutsers Re- strength Surplus Stock of Shirt Waists. $4.44 for $5.50 Suits. (Spectal price.) xperienced workmen here, to order. for king Self-opening Box C meesuring, making and fitting best 56.98 fee tine Seas eg, Cazek ke | $BLOG fo; mecsuring. making and sting best cretonne you s t. ‘ast variety to choose from. | furniture d same material and work for ‘Take ele or to Fourth Fh Which $11 ‘ally asked. prices least for best ready- B3e¢ fer Manahan's Pouble- Tarine for Wire ei frigerator, combining proof Bags. size 23x32 Inches. = ies GSC for TisakereenegDore | rater cooler $205 OS mene | BO oe ta ae ts, those with fancy hardwood ing price. 30x60 inches. 25c yard for the high-grade frames. Don't forget to bring rt anese Matti in measurements with you. designs. Generally PALAIS ROYAL, $1.98 for $2.48 Suits: (Spectal price.) 13¢ yard for 19¢ and 25¢ Rib- bons, in every latest effect, for millinery, and neckties. Ask one of the experts here to show you how to make a Four-in-Hand Tie that can be put on and off without untying. dres trimming yard for 25¢ to 40c quality Taffeta 19¢ ik Ribbons. Nearly 300 pieces to select from, a variety of scarce designs and colors you'll never find in picked-over stocks. yard for the High- French Rib bons, usually retailing at fancy prices; ¥ previously here selling up to bic French effects for neck- 25c making house clothing in art colors. To Moth. 4 see them is to admire and buy. Sc for a Japanese Straw djustable to 25 inches. Lar; SS — = oe adjustable to ches. : led for summer time, when ¢ 3, Sizes, up, to 44 inches, at slight A. Lisner a ge G Street. c omen fs the coolest place ; Somers ROOTES TEE OOOO F country in the defense of the flag. He ree] HE HAS DISAPPEARED ferred to the departure of the District troops for the front, led, he said, by the secretary of the board of trade, and when, he added in fervid words, the American flag is planted on Morro Castle the District ot Columbia boys will have a share in put- ting it there. The company then adjourned to the boat and the return to the city was made at an early hour, bringing to a close a delightful occasion. ——_>—_—_ Wants It Sold. Mary F. Stone has brought suit in equity against John F. Douglas, William G. and Mary A. Douglas, Ella and Edward E. Moore, Catherine Wirt, James F. and Em- ma F. Douglas, W. Howard and Mary Douglas, William D. and Mina Wirt, John L. and Lena Wirt, George F. Appleby and William E. Edmonston. The suit involves the ownership of house No. 432 H_ street northwest, and complainant asks for its sale by order of court. —_o—_—__ CONDENSED LOCALS, Brice Norris, colored, did not want to prosecute his friend George Franklin for stabbing him in the head a few days ago, but Judge Kimball would not consent to this. The evidence showed that the assault was without provocation, and as Franklin had served several terms in prison the court sent him down for eleven months and twenty-nine days. Samuel Melton was today fined $5 by Judge Kimball for assaulting Harry Stivers, a small colored boy, after throwing water accidentally upon him while the for- mer was watering his yard. Elsie Henson, colored, four months old, died at the home of her parents, No. 702 2d street southwest, Saturday. As there had been no doctor in attendance the cor- oner was called upon to make an investi- gation. He gave'a certificate of death from natural causes. Jus Kimball today fined Michael Crager $10 Se ceesaitiog Harry Stewart. As the alternative Crager went to jail for thirty pat s Sat jail f James Adams was today sent to for three months by Judge Kimball for the lar- ceny of three umbrellas, valued at $2 each, from Joseph Auerbach. Adams has already served a term in the penitentiary. Replyti to a suggestion made by Mr. v. Baldwin Johnson that wood purchas- ence of the inspector, the Commis- sioners explained to Mr. Johnson tha: all ‘wood except aa aon now ed be- mmeaeer “if.” say ‘Commis. aoe “Kh wi can stacked it Mauch Anxiety Felt at the Absence of Mr. Frank Firor. Left a Note Intimating an Intention to Commit Suicide—Search _ Being Made. Mr. Frank Firor of 1203 New Jersey ave- nue, secretary ard treasurer of the Charles Schneider Baking Company, dis- eppeared from his home and office Satur- day thorning, and all efforts of the police to secure a trace of his whereabouts have Proved futile. Mr. Firor was at his desk at the baking company’s office at the usual hour Saturday morning. After remaining there a short while he placed a note on his brother's desk in the same office and walked out. When his brother, George Firor, who is employed as assistant book- keeper, arrived at the office, he opened the note and was greatly surprised to find that fn it his. brotter Frank plainly inti- mated that he was about to commit suicide. He said he was going away .and would never return. After waiting in vain for his return the matter was finally reported to the police and detectives were assigned to discover if possible the whereabouts of the missing man. His parents, living at 1403 Sih street northwest, and his young wife, who is a daughter of Mr. Charles Schneider, are completely prostrated. Mr. Firor’ had poem complaining some time of feeling iy. going to work. capacity secretary a pti ier pec a-ay egan Polis 4 for diverce have been in- stituted by Is ie W. Evans by her next friend, Jennie Wilson, against Paul W. Evans, both of this city. Mrs, only eighteen years of age, an secretly married in Camden, J., Novem- ber 27, 1807. Husband and wife returned to this city, But did not live together, the petition states, untii April 2 last, when they were married again by Rev. Mackay-Smiti 2 St. John’s Church. Mrs. Evans charges her husband with repeated and great cru ty, failure to support and asks for abso- lute divorce and alimony. Her attorneys are Padgett & Forrest. pS Dr. French Now im Service, Leigh H. French of this city has been ap- pointed a major in the 34 Regiment United States Volunteer Cavalry, under Colonel Grigesby, and has joined the troops at the point of mobilization, Sioux Falls, 8. D. Majer French was a well known sur- geon of Washington, residing on Welling piace, where he leaves his family. He is a member of the Cosmos, Army and Navy and Chevy Chase clubs, and an intima friend of G. M. Dunn, now a major with Reosevelt. Major French was once a cow- boy in Tom Green county, Tex., and at one time drove a stage coach. He has also had military training, and recently served on General Harries’ staff in this city as inspector of rifle practice. Evans is d she was