Evening Star Newspaper, November 18, 1898, Page 16

THE EVEN NING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1898-16 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGIIT. “Town Te rhs B. Hanford in “Virginius.” Kernan’s Lyceum Thes Vanity Fai Squar:—Dan Daly in “The B2le onal Theater—Jam kett in ¢ Tree of Knowle: Onto nue* and of Hali—Wargraph exhibit regational Church, lth o ure on “Spain and Her EXCURSIONS TOMORKOW. s Ma 1 Mall Vv and 1:45 ster for Mt. at 10 a.m. ‘orfolk and Beach for Glymont am, ylvania urly from S$ a.m. to sylvani: Ver for Arli p.m. Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour for Falls Church =e SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY. Our Special Chocolate Days proving ch a success we have concluded to give nother day. Our fine 6c. assorted choco- 3 per Ib. for turday only. Sheetz. 10th & F nw TO BE HAD. the best qualiti ther in the f and Lamb on sale tomorrow HOME-MADE PIE; * delicious home-m: each; flak pastry and gen- erously filled; delivered any place in the city. 1209 F st. nw. A household word—Dove Brand F Breakfast Bacon. Palatavle at al in all the mark RY DAY. and Bon Bons, from the finest 1200 F st. ne SED BEEF. New York Roast Beef, Del- to John R. Kelly, West Corned Beef a specialty. = oe = Choice of Beacon or Acme Lights, 95c. com save gas and give brilliant light. 1204G. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th. Ice Cream famous Chocolate nts per pound; chocolate and sele monico Steak, g End Mkt., 22d & P. Try Reisinger’ 5G st. nw. ge USE KENNY'S Fine Dry Roasted Coffe Yeey have no equal. Pure sugars at cosi. _& D. KENNY'S 8 City Stores. cITy _AND_ DISTRICT. Onicclisas to Will. William H. Cronie’s will, filed for probate Festerday, makes mention of the tes- rs wife, but in it $1,000 is bequeathed to his two brothers, Robert F. Cronie and John W. Cronie, the remainder of the est being left to his sister, Mary G. Alvater. Mrs. Eliza B. Cronie, the widow, filed a petition in the office of the register of wills, deci her husband to have i mind when he signed the © be made adm: trix > e . Prila- York, via Penn- been made dur- months in the line of the een Washington Many curves nd the line thus hundred pound between W the Pennsylvania and rod hourty from 10} VETERAN FIRE LADDIES History of the Volunteer Department Read by Mr. John F. Riley. Leather Buckets Used in the Days of President Madison—The Present System. The Veteran Volunteer Firemen’s Asso- ciation had a goodly attendance of mem- bers and friends at their engine house, 1th and H streets, last evening—President Rich- ards in the chair and Mr. J. J. Peabody The feature of the evening was history of the old yohun- t. by Mr. John Rile t much time in the prepara- on of the history, obtaining the data from papers and documents pertaining to the early days of the District. After the in on of Mr. Riley by he graphics modern workings of a f the old day leather buckets were the only vember 8, ISu). the V Departme Pe avenue between streets, id, dent ts in the line that Oliver Wolcott perfe uch di In January, 1801, the treasury was burned and the government afterward _purch an engine and located it at the Navy In 1803 fire buckets, filled with water, were ordered to be kept by housekeepers. ‘Then, for some rs, there was not a fire, and the companies formed under the act of 1804 gradually went out of existence. ased A at a brewery in March, 1815, howe caused the authorities to act. and i borate bill to organize ed. In 1817 and 1818 fires occurred, one on nia avenue and one at Greenteaf's Potnt. Epidemic of Fires. In April, 1819, there w: epidemic of fires, and several were noted in the Intelli- gencer, each rapidiy succeeding the other. t F and 14th streets, it was noted, ched by the companies at the Navy in twenty minutes. A mass meet- ing s called by the mayor (B. S. Orr), but the funds were wanting, and then Con- ppropristed $4,500 for two engines, paper speaks of the work of the in the Capitol building was burned in March, 1833, end the papers stated that the lethargy of both the general and local government, it Was thought, would be aroused, but nothing was done. Two brothers were arrested for setting fire to the building, and one was convicted and sentenced to ten years’ im- prisonment, but was afterwarg pardone: Another lesson was needed, and it came December 15, 1836, in the burning of the post office, of which Mr. Riley read quite a graphic description. Congress then took action, and March 2, 1837, passed a law reorganizing the companies, and October 24 there was a grand procession, in which the Columbia, Navy Yard, Franklin, Union, Perseverance, Vigilant and Western Star of Georgetown, headed by the commisstoner of public buildings, took part. Mr. Riley de- scribed this procession with some minut ness. The apparatus, he said, was drawn by horses, with the Goddess of Liberty and national ensigns on the pieces, and in the line were the mayors of the cities, officers of insurance companies and others. The line of procession was from the Union en- gine house to Georgetown and back. to the engine house, where a collation was served, and thence to the Navy Yard, where Col. Erown served a collation. From there the line moved back to the Center market, where it was dismissed Perfect unanimity prev years, and the compani Tolls the foremost citizens of reward they left the comfo: save the property of their fellow Recollections of Old Firemen, Here Mr. Riley gave the recollections of an old volunteer, describing the manner of responding to and fighting the fires. The deaths of Anderson, at a fire on 23d near uiled_ for mi then had on th Without hope of home to F street, March 11, 1856, and Greenup, Ma 1856, while en route to a fire, described, as also the funeral proce: each oc ion bringing out thousands of citizen: These improvements, to- i acilities ne and the match- make r line more and ; for it is thi t perfect etroy luminated consent the most train in the world.—Advt rg, Convicted on Two Charges. i Har sixteen years old, was rec- by Judge Kimball a havin been court before when he appeared yester- 1 to plead to two charges of ed him and ylanation, but the ment and cc he was cha overcoat from Dr. other informa- Archie Williams’ Kimba!! imposed r sixty days’ impriso ery week With ™ A. M., the late John clock this afternoon, rtaking es- Morgan, W. M., with the request remains were cre- P. homas used, the of the certificate division of idsome ad a n ympathy to . corner of 16th street and avenue northwest eral was Di only the imme- friends of the deceased and members Masonic lodge attending. see aS $1.25 to Baltimore and Return and ©., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20, good fer return until following y. Tickets good on all trains except al Limited.—Advt oS Reception to Chaplain Couden, Chaplain-in-Chief H. M. Couden will be tendered a reception by Encampment No. fil, U. V. L., and Ladies’ Auxiliar; : this evening at the hall in National Capital Bank building, on Pennsylvania avenue southe Following is the program: Music, instru- mer Mrs. E. A. Hilton; “Star Spangled Banner,” Comrade B. W. Beebe and audi- ption speech, James Tanner; re- Chaplain-in-Chief H. N. Couden; “Appomattox,” Comrade B. V B ling, selected, Mr. Guy Collins: Our Auxiliary,” Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus: sey; vocal solo, selected i Calve ‘Our Veterans, Patterson Mr. hore selected, Miss Ciemons: vocal Barnes; reading, de J. F. Pittman nee. Precentor, Comrade B. W. Beebe. ption by Chaplain-in-Chief H. N. den, and all-round social time. Refresh- ments will be served, followed by taps. suschesertmabees $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- $1.25 turn Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, No- vember 19 and 20, good to return until Monday, November 21. All trains except Congressional Limited —Advt. M. = Comr he fire at the Capitol library, December | 24, 1851, s next described. Seven en- zines played on the flames, and the firemen were ussisted by the marines ordered up from the barracks. About 35,000 books were destroyed, with a number of fine paintings. Mr. Riley then spoke of the | rivalry and jealousies among the compa- which led to disorders. | nie: The fight be- j tween the Northern Liberty and Union companies followed October 11, 1852, when by shot and stones several men were wounded. Government Department. The induction of the government fire de- partment and the reorganization of the volunteer department, under Chief Pea- body, in Ist2, whose first report, quoted | from, showed the then deplorable condi- tion of the companies. In the report the chief asked for the establishment of a fire alarm system. Then a paid department Was established, and now we have a splen- did department, fully equipped. Mr. Riley briefly sketched the companies | of the pa nd then presented his notes to the ation and complimented the . members upon their efforts to rescue the t from oblivion. A vote of thanks p | was tendered Mr. Riley. | Mr. Strobel said that Mr. Riley had brought out one fact, which was that the volunteer firemen brought about the pres- stem and introduced the steam fire ne, and he moved that Mr. Riley's pa- per be placed on file, which motion pre- Vailed. ——— me Suggestions as te the Washing- ton Centennial. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In regard to the proposition of holding a centennial celebration of the existence of the national ca) in 1900 it occurs to me that parades and kindred festivities are neither sufficiently serious nor in any way worthy of such an important occasion, and L beg to suggest a few points for the con- sideration of a committee consisting of our most educated, and, for such important event, best qualified citizens. ist. Every national capital has, by gov- ernment and municipal aid, improved its most important thoroughfare. In such ways the boulevards of Paris, Vienna and Rome were built. Everybody must admit our most beautiful wide Pennsylvania ave- nue as it stands at present is a disgrace. It should, therefore, be improved and beau- tified in all possible ways; and to promote this and to induce building along its line a twenty years’ relief from all taxation on such new improvements should be granted. 2d. A law should be passed by Congress requiring a central union railroad station worthy of the national capital in some suitable locality. 3d. A formal and unanimous request should be made to Congress that all new government buildings in contemplation should be erected along the south side of Pennsylvania avenue, with open grounds about them extending back to the Smith- sonian park 4th. The old Corcoran Art Gallery, with adjoining srounds, should be bought for a national gallery, to contain the works of only American painters and sculptors, old portraits of American statesmen and men famous in the history of this coun- iry, painted by Americans. This would be at once useful as an educational agency and of great historical value. sth. The erection on Pennsylvanla ave- nue, by the joint action of Congress and the various states of the Union, of a na- tional industrial museum, in which should be permanently shown all exportable ar- ticles of the several states and colonies, which would immediately foster our manu- facturing and agricultural interests and enlarge our foreign trade. November 18, 1898. V. G. FISCHER. Se Save time and car fares by marketing at New West End Market, 22d & P sts.—Advt. gees Petitions for Dissolution. Isaac H. Evans has brought suit against Charles H. Ruth, seeking a dissolution of partnership. He asks that a receiver be appointed to take charge of the assets of the firm Ruth & Evans have been engaged in the contracting business for a number of years. s AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA THEATER. — “Damon and Pythias” was given at the Columbia The- ater last night. Mr. Hanford is not a mem- ber of the local Knights of Pythias, but an- nually tenders them a benefit at which he plays the sterling old drama. Mr. Hanford apologized to the audience, before the curtain rose, for the condition of his voice, which was suffering the conse- quences of his exertions the night before at the medal presentation, added to a se- vere coid. As Damon he fitted well within the re- quirements of the role, and discreetly ob- served the difference between acting and ranting. He mace a handsome hero, and, by husbanding his voice, was enabled to give the strong scenes their due mgasure of force. A large audience witnessed the perform- ance, and after the third act the knights handed over the footlights an immen: pyramid of chrysanthemum: Frank Hennig was an acceptable Pyth nd the support s worthy of commend tion. “Ingoma * was not given, as announced, at the matinee yesterday, as Mr. Hanford was unequal to the ta Instead, ‘“The Merchant of Venice’ was presented, und afforded Mr. Hanford’s co-star, Mr. R. D. M n, an unexpected opportunity to play At two hours’ notice he appeared, rring a little rustiness in his lines, was admirable in his work. He hi stage presence, expre markably good voic given tomorrow evening. THE AEOLIAN RECITALS.—The Aco- lian recitals, which were so popular la season, are to he resumed tomorrow afte noon at 4:30 o'clock in the aeolian parlo of Sanders & Stayman’s building, street northwest. These recitals are free to the public. and a special invitation is extended to all lovers of good music. The program tomorrow will include such sele tions as the ‘“Jubel"’ overture, Webe Valse Poetique,” Gottschalk; “Georgia Camp Meeting,” Mills; air and variations, Moszkowski, and others. The soloist will be Miss Ivy Herriott, soprano at the First Baptist Church during the European trip of Mrs. Thos. C. Noyes. Miss Herriot? will sing “Under the Rose,” Fisher; “Calm us the Night,”” Bohm; “If I but Knew," Smith, and “Delight,” waltz song, Luckstone. I'he recital will be under the personal direction of Mr. Percy S. Foster. “RED, WHITE AND BLUE.”—“The Red, White and Biue,” a timely patriotic play, which will be presented at the Columbia ‘Theater next Monday night, will present in the leading rele a coterfe of talenied and well-known players. Gertrude Quinlan, the Hetty Hale, and Raymond Hitchcock, the Phineas Weaver, are remembered locally as favorite members of the Castle Square Opera Compony. In “The Red, White and Biue" they have been assigned roles pecu- larly adapted to the display of their re- spective talents. Charles Kent, the Father Savage, scarcely needs an introduction to theater goers, for since 1875 he has been associated with almost every prominent star. Lida McMillan, Maude Hosford, Da- vid M. Murray, Stephen Wright and Lottie Alter are also in the cast. == THE NEGRO “Ingomar” PROBLEM. © Farther Replies to Prof. Kelly Miller's Communication. ‘Dhe Rev. S. Geriah Lamkins, in a com- munication to The Star, taking exceptions to the deductions of Prof. Kelly Miller, is of the opinion that Mr. Miller's" logic is de- fective ard his argument, therefore, faulty, and if this be true, the whole superstruc- ture would remind us of a beautiful house bullt upon a sandy foundation. In the first place, the professor states that ‘despite the wonderful transformations of thirty-five years, this question is ro nearer a satis- factory settlement than when Lincoln is- sued the emancipation proclamation.’ His solution of the question is the moral, men- ta! and material improvement of the negro, Duying this wonderful transformation of which he speaks the negro has acquired millions worth of property and demunstrat- ed that under similar conditicns his mental capacity is equal to that of any other race. Of this the learned professor is a striking example. The thousands of churches and school houses and Christian homes tell us that he is better off morally than he was thirty-five years ago. “If the negro has done all this along the lines suggested by the professor for the solution of the question, is it not neare settlement than it was when Lincoln i: sued the emancipation proclamation? n speaking of the episode of North Ca olina, the professor tells us about the ity of the negro problem. He says: Providence has endowed the patient, long-suffering, nen-revengeful di: position, which, to the Saxon, is simply incon: rows of insult, injury sorbed by the negro’ rendered nugatory and other hand, the Anglo “Kind negro with d harmle on the xon forges them into thunderbolts of wrath and hurls them ‘kK at the aggre or with the red hand of e mean to tell us that non-revengeful negro is the ag- gressor, while the white man holds the thunderbolt of wrath to hurl against him with the red hand of vengeance—the lamb advancing upon the lion? “That the white man is the ruler of the south no one any longer doubts.’ says the professor, and he well adds, ‘that although the white race has the power, it must prove its right to rule by ruling ‘right.’ ‘The statement that the negro is not qualified to control in stat town or county, is simply his opinion, which he a right, but when ne that the equality of the races is impossible he makes a statement that is very suscepti- ble of a construction which I do not think he intended. If he means politically, finan- cially and socially, we agree with him; but if he means that ‘the white man is by ture better than the negro, we demur. white men are not better than all negroe nor all negroes better than all white men. Some white men are better than some n groes, and some negroes are better than si white men, in the sense that some fruit, because of cultivation, is better than some of its kind that has not been cult ted. We are in full accord with the pr or in condemning the hypocrisy of the 1 government in going to war to pro- abroad, when it scems to inevitable i fe: nario} tect humanity be unable or unwilling to protect its own citizens at home. We are opposed to all of the negroes of the south or anywhere else remaining in the republican party. We are equally opposed to all of them going over to the democratic party, for the reason that it would be going from one extreme to the other. The professor's advice for them to cease voting at all is still worse, for the reason that it pours cold water upon the fires of patriotism in the negro’s breast. He must learn to do as other people—vot« according to the best interests of himself and the people by whom he is surrounded. The professor writes an admirable letter but errs in drawing a universal conclu- sion from a particular premise. The people of Wilmington, both wnite and colored, rep- resent. a very small proportion of the peo- ple of this couniry. If Wilmington was sent up in a balloon and dropped in the broad waters of the Atlantic not a wheel In this great government would stop a sin gle revotution.” Negro Domination Impossibic. H. A. Clarke, Washington correspondent of the Defender, writes: In a recent publication of The Evening Star I read an article on the “negro ques- tion,” by Prof. Kelly Miller. Prof. Miller was, no ddéubt, inspired to write on the negro by the breaking cut of the recent race riots in North and South Carolina. It seems as though the lawless political ele- ment of the south has succeeded in convine- ing the negro, as it has endeavored to con- vince the white people throughout the coun- try, that {t fears “negro domination.” The cry of “negro domination” is a false rm. It is not “negro domination,” but “republican domination” that the southern politician fears. The lawless people of the south are struggling to save the “solid south” from the effects of republican enter- prise and capital. Although many of our vegro leaders have become the victims of the outeries of southern politicians the law- abiding white people of this country wil) not allow themselves to be misled by such misrepresentations. How is it possible for the negro to domin- ate, when the executive, legislative and ju- dicial branches of the state governments of the south are absolutely controlled by white men? —_-—— Butter Worthy Thanksgiving. Stop Soak mentee sear about a our famous Fancy gin” Creamery for $1.40. NEW ASSOCIATION FORMED. Business Men Hétabiish an Organt- zation for Muttinl Benefit. There was organized, at a meeting held at the Hotel Regent last might, and attended by many well-knowa citizens, the Business Men's Association of the! District of Colum- bia. The objects of the new organization, as stated in the call forithe gathering and cordially approved by those in attendance, are to bring the business men of the Dis- trict of Columbia ito closer business and social relationship for mutual advantage; to form an organization by which the views of the business men of the District of Co- lumbia can always be promptly had relative to matters involving their own business in- terests, and to adopt ways and means, from time to time, to promote the advancement of the business interestsof the members of the association individually and the Dis- trict of Columbia generally. Norman T. Elliott called the meeting to order, and temporary organization was ef- fected by the election of W. S. Knox as chairman and W. S. McKean secretary. After the objects, as stated above, were re- d by Conrad Syme, by whom they were drawn up, a general discussion followed, in which remarks favorable to the project were made by George M. Bond, M. Dyren- forth, O. G. Staples, P. H. Heiskell, W. W. Danenhower, John C. Parker, R. P. Mur- phy and others. A committee, composed of M. Dyrenforth, Conrad Syme and Dr. George A. White, was appointed to submit a draft of a constitution at another meet- ing to be held Friday night of next week at Willard Hall, when the organization will be perfected and permanent officers elected. Among the participants in last night's meeting, besides those_already mentioned, were W. W. Burdette, William Hahn, E. H! Neumeyer, B. F. McCauley, E. L. Jordan, J. W. Carr, Matthew Goddard, P. S. War- ren, Albert Daggett, C. E. Gundlach, Alex- ander S. Daggett, Dr. C. B. Robinson, Charles Kraemer, Arthur Cowsill, Frank K. Raymond, William Ramsey, James P. Tolman, W. G. Lown, W. H. Selden, W. Danenhower, W. S. McKean, L. Mangum, George #® Sheriff, F. E. Shiery, C. P. Crop- ley, Kimon Nicolaides, M. H. Hall, E. J. Bolknan, S. Smith Hoover, jr., and Thomas . Cadick. WwW. —_+___ ABIDE BY DECISION. Commissioners Direct Tax Certifi- cates to Be Duly Stamped. The District Commissioners were today advised by the commissioner of internal revenue that he fs still of the opinion that tax certificates issued by the District as- sessor must bear a 10-eent revenue stamp. The Commissioners have, therefore, de- cided to abide by the commissioner's deci- sion, and will direct the assessor to see that such certificates are properly stamped. The stamps will probably be furnished the Commissicrers on their requisition, and persons securing tax certificates will be charg:-d 19 cents in addition to the regular charge of 50 cents for the certificates. peta J. F. BROADRENT ARRESTED. Former Local Manager of Cleveland Cycle Co. Accused of Crime. J. F. Broadbent, the former local manager of the Cleveland Cycle Company, was ur- rested yesterday in Baltimore on a war- t charging him with embezzling from the comrany. J. D. Arnold, the ident of the ccmpany; swore out the w rant, and went to Baitimore today to se- cure the return of Broadbent to this city for trial. An expert accountantrwent over Broad- bent's books after Bis @ischarge from tie company’s employ in ‘August last, and found a shortege. It is charged by Mr. Ar- neld that this money Broadbent took from the cash drawer for his'own use and cred- ited it on the books as having been paid to agents as commissiens en the sales of bi- cycles. ee Warned amd Released. “1 ain't guilty of throwing stones ‘cause the man poured a bucket of water on me was the plea of a small colored boy named George Green, when‘arraigned before Judge Scott this ntorning. J. W. Ince told the ‘court sthat: he ‘ac- cidentally let fall @ few ‘drops of water on the boy from his, window, and when he went out the boy grabbed ‘at him and then threw a stone at him. “I threw a small piece of conl at that man after he threw e brick at me,” ad- mitted the boy. “What caused the trouble?" cot. “That man threw a bucket of water on me,’ persisted the boy. “It was only a few drops from a gla: Mr. Incoe said. ‘Twasn’t nothing of the kind,” said the boy, “and I can prove it by the man who let_me go in his house to get dry.” asked Judge The boy was released on his personal bonds with a warning. —_+—_—_ Brewing Company Elects Directors. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the National Capital Brewing Company was held yesterday and the following di- rectors elected for the ensuing year: Albert Carry, Robert. Portner, John D. Bartlett, Frank P. Madigan and Philip Schwartz. ee ee Mr. Danenhower Gives ‘Jail Washington Danenhower, real dealer of this city, who was re rested on a requisition from Goy. Lowndes cf Maryland, to answer in the criminal court of Baltimore the charge of false pre- s, has given bail in the sum of $2,509 appearance. Mr. Dancnhowe as caused by charges filed by Ham Braun of Philadelphia in connection with negotlations for the lease of the Bay Ridge Hotel. estate ently — The rman Dramatic Ciub. Carroll Hall was filled last evening by about three hundred members of the Ger- man Dramatic Club, old. and new, with their guests, and a pleasing program was presented. It was the first meeting of the club for the season of 1898-99, An hour of social Intercourse w: lowed by a greeting from the pres Mrs. Emma Poesche, in the form of an original poem; a piano solo by Prof. Meyer; song, recitation and reading by Mrs. Schon- fol- lent, ecker, Miss Schade and Mr. Prevost. ending with a performance of the farce, “The Lady With the Wooden Leg,” in which the Mi Peesche and Heger and Mess ‘Tracy, Heidemann and Hannemann to part. Dancing followed. _— Ladies patronize New W Adveriisement. —_——_— Reception to Visiting Members. ‘The knights and ladies: of the Maccabees gave a reception ant entieriainment to vis- iting members last michtiat the hall on 9th street. Flags andbun@ing decorated the hall and the Manhattan Orchestra furnish- ed the music. S. 8. Foutz, D. C. S., in his opening address spoke ofsthe good work ac- complished by the erder. Other speakers were the great campy ofiteer, ‘T. H. Lowry; supreme hive offices Mis. Lillian Hamil- ton; E. J. Walsh, Ji-B. McDannel, Harvey B. Carleton and Emma 8. Olds. a Charges Detertion. Ellen Lewis has brought suit for divorce from Carter Lewis, to whom she was mar- ried August 1, 1888. She-oharges desertion. ————— Police for Congpessipnal Library, The District Commissioners, at the re- quest of Mr. Bernard H. Green, superin- tendent of the Congressional Library, have appointed the folowing members of. the police force for duty at the library: J. B. McClure, E. K. Ricketts, W. T. M. John. son, Horace Cole, C. D. Mills, J. D, Haynie and H, C. Miller. a Attractive sale at Sloan's, 1407 G st., at 10 a.m. tomorrow. No reserve prices.—Adv. Se Mr. Pepe Charges Libel. William H.. Pope has filed suit against the Washington Post Company and Cicero Harris for $6,000 damages, the first named defendant~being .charged with publishing a Harris. The latter is also ¢ with the Market.— CURRENT EXPENSES. The Cost Per Capita for Treatment of Patients. In the last annual report of the superin- tendent of charities reference wak made to the excessive cost per capita of- patients at the Homeopathic Hospit The hos- pital authorities invited Superintendent Le to appear at the next meeting of the National Homeopathic Association and speak on the subject. This meeting took place last night in the red parlor at the Ebbitt House. Superintendent Lewis, armed with facts and figures furnished by the hos- pital in its last annual report, was on hand to make goo his statement. He explained, when invited to speak, that his attention was led to the si c several items in bill of expenditure th The hospital w ing much larger prices for food than the District. He in- sianced iy w the hespiizl paid 15 cents per pound fer beef against 9 cents paid by the Dist tats per dozen for ¢ a by the District. He e did not doubt that the charitable ladies and gentlemen of the hospital desired to do the most good in the in reply. He was glad to hear tions of Superintendent Lewis and did not doubt there was room for im- prevement in the institution, He was sorry the criticisms had not been presented be- fore. Dr. Richard Kingsman suggested that it would be well to appoint a bus man ager to the hospital. Reports from the various officials of the hospital were filed. The treasurer's re- port showed a balance of $5,010.30 in the treasury. Officers for the ensuing year were el as follows: President, John Dalzell; first vice president, E. S. Hutchinson; second vice president. A. R. Quaffe; secretar S. Shedd; . Charles Lyman, A. R. Quiife 8. Shedd. ——— SHERIDAN STATUE. Sculptor Ward's Letter to the Com- mittee ns to Progress. — Mr. J. Q. A. Ward, the sculptor who has the contcact for the statue of Gen. P. T. Sheridan, to be erected In this city, has written a letter to one of the statue com- mittee in regard to the progress of the work, in which he says: ‘A yea> ago I had the large mode! weil advanced, but found iat it would never fy me—that I should never be happy h it; so pulled it down and made new studies entirely. These are now all com- pleted, and I have made preparations for setting up the large model again, which will not be changed. “This report will no doubt shock you be a great disappointment to the so: It will be difficult for its members to unde: stand how any sculptor should require so many years for such a work. I did not my- self expect -o cccupy so much time with :t, ut it has been an honest occupation of my lected Mrs. THE and ‘me, for there has rot been a month wasted in idlene: or devoted to other work. If, however, I can peacefully com- plete this statue of Sheridan, and happily on it, I shall not regret my s of time and money.” ——— ASSOCIATION MEETIN: Annual Convocation of Representa- tives of Baptist Churches. The th:rty-first annual meeting of the Columbia Association of Baptist Churches will be held in the Metropolitan Baptist Church, corner of 6th and A streets. north. east, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next, beginning at 7:30 p.m. of the first named day. The opening exercises will be in charge of the retiring moderator, Rev. R. R. West. who will preside until his successor is elect- ed. The annual sermon will be delivered by Rev. Theron Outwater. The business sessions will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday. During the meetings Mr. S. M. Yeatman, the clerk of the association, will read the annual report of each church, and reports will be presented as follows: Executive board, treasurer; educational board, by Rev. Dr Muir; education, by Rev. Dr. R. L. Whitman; symtematic beneficen¢ a L, Swartwout; missions, C. W. Needham; suppression of liquor traffic, Rev. W. S. O! ‘Thomas; Bible and tract distribution, Rev McGullough; Sunday schoo! nd young people’s work, ersity, W: Semi- board of the Southern missionary union and ORG camera other interests. —>_—— Ordered by Commixxionerx. The following orders have been issued hy the District Cemmissioners: Lay new ce- ment side of 1st street northwest between M street and New York avenny st. $320. Set new curb on the west side of street northeast between North Carolina avenue and B street, abating lots in sqvare 10 mat st, LIV. > alley in s with Alt or vitrified bloc cost, $40. Construct 175 feet of eighte iuch sewer and 150 feet of fifteen-inch se er in the north side of O street southw Letween a point 150 feet west of 41% strc and Water street; estimated cost, Construct ninety feet of eight-inch sewer and two mankoles in Delaware nue scuthwest between C and D streets n.ated cost, $180. —__ Ladies patronize New West End Market.— Advertisement. —— Clause Not Autho: n- de Dr. J. E. president of Howard University, h the university include t of heat- the main brick building, to be paid out the appropriation for the support of dmen’s Hospital, the District. Com- joners today informed Dr. Kankin that the clause ot be inserted. The Commissioners explain that they are net, under a ruling of the controlier of the treasury, authorized to make payment for light and fuel for rooms not occupied by the hospital. Replying to a request of Re Rankin, Some cough mixtures smother the cough. But the next breeze fans it into life again. Better put the cough out. That is, better go deeper and smother the fires of inflammation. Troches cannot do this. Neither can plain cod-liver oil. But Scott’s Emulsion can. The glycerine soothes and makes com- fortable; the bypophosphites give power and stability to the nerves; and the oil feeds and strengthens the weakened tissues: Goc. and $1.00, ail druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. To close out, > deren Brass Clocks, Exquisite rococo patterns for either boudoir or ‘To close out quick, 1" GEO. W. SPIER, on 9 Cure That Cough. || , Don't let it grow worse or become chronte and lead to charming parlor mantels, sell for $1. Wi i: rf some sefious lung trouble. illiams WILLIAMS’ PRUS- SIAN COUGH SYRUP of coe Tar and Wild Cherry will Cough cure you — quickly—com- creat Pleasant to take. Syrup. jone the less effective be- cause it costs so little. (ONLY 15c. BOTTLE. ‘Williams’ Temple Drug Store, Cor. 9th & F sts. {Dole-w,té&m-25 — EXCURSIO? Unlike most pleasure resorts, the season never closes at Fortress Monroe. Those who want to take an autumn outing will find that a stay at Fortress Monroe will leave nothing to be de: of comfort, luxury and pleasure. The steam- ers of the Norfolk and Washington Steam- boat Company have long been the favorite means of reaching Fortress Monroe with those who go from this city. They are so cozy and comfortable, are furnished handsomely and have so many conven- iences, and serve such excellent meals, that they make the sai! on the Potomac and Chesapeake bay £ the most enjoyable parts of the entire iri: One of these steamers levy h wharf every evening at 6:30 o'clock, ing at Fortr Monroe and Norfolk the following mornin The most delightful route to Mount non is by the iron steamer Charlies Mac- alester, built expre for this service and heate throughout by st rf eve: p.m., re am, which leave ngton at of thirty-two mile rie Potomac gives the 2 cnportunity to Arlington, “ort Foote and th n fortific ton and Point, points of mo than ordinary interest along the shores of Maryiand and Virg? is company is the only one permi il admission tickets to Mount Vernon. The policy of reduc for the round trip to A on Sune the electric trains, which was inaugut by the Washington, Alex Vernon Railway Company ca mer, has proved to be a m regular fare venture. The reduced pri zi in effect the coming Sunday, and the usual numbers wi!l no doubt be on hand to enjoy the trip. The electric tra! iS leave th station at 13% street and Pennsylvania ¢ nue every forty-five minutes for Arlington on Sunday. Electric trains leave the sta- tion every hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for fount Vernon, the home and tomb of hington. The only direct route to the beautiful tional cemetery at Arlington is the el cars, which run from the Aqueduct bri This is the most conveni route, too, bi cause the c run alf hour during the entire d: are g0- ing to Arlington on Su nd these rs at the Aqueduct bridge a very pleasant route, Th venient m ston, 'm the most con- rt Myer, Ball- Church. ‘ans of r 2 Fostoria and Fa ls > It pays to read the w Star. Hundreds through them CONPEBERATE mt columns of The of situations are filled VETERANS. Associntion Indorses a morial te Gen. Grant. An unu: lly interesting meeting of the Confederate Veterans’ Association was held at its hall 1 night, at which, in addition to a large attendance of prominent southern leaders, there were a number of ex-Union soldiers and Washington citizens. The chief attraction was a talk by Capt. H. B. Little- page, descriptive of the battle between the Merrimac and Monitor, he being one of the officers of the Merrimas during the negage- ment. Two fine paintings of the event were on exhibition. During the business hour of the meeting resoution introduced by Mr. Frank Hume unanimously indorsed, to the effe that the Confederate V. rans’ Association urge the adoption of the plan of a memorial bridge, which shall span the historic tomac from the old Naval Observator grounds to Arlington, Va., as a memori to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, in a line w steps taken recently by the board of trade for bringing the matter before Congress. Prof. Leo Wheat furnished the music for the evening, rendering some of the old southern airs to the enjoyment of all pres- ent. roposed Me- a The United States Government tests ‘show the superior strength and purity ‘of Royal Baking CITY _ITEMS. Wm., Jr. and J. J. Miller , End Market, cor. & P sts > a full stock of Dove Brand I Breakfast Racon, also a full line ler’s famous Sau: urday morning. 1 of Loft. Sliced Dove Brand Ham and Breakfast Bacon are delicious for break The old, reliable firm of Miller Krogmann_ say they could not do business without the D Brand Meats. Center and K st. mkts. 10 AMUSE) COLUMBIA fe ae FORD VIRGINIUS. y Mat., “Merchant of Venice; julius Caesar nol Spat and Her Lest Colonies Iustrated Lecture by W. EDWIN PRIF Views. Patriotic Illustrated. VEME oth an 150 FRIDAY, No- TONIGHT AT 8:15. Saturday Matinee at 2. THE BELLE NEW YORK. ARY ) THA’ IVING ESS DAN IN DALY ——— } CHAIN FUND. Promoters Donate $12,000 to the Gar« field Hospital. At a special meeting of the Daisy Chain Hospital promoters, held yesterday at the residence of the president, Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, a resolution was adopted direct- ing the payment of the fund of about $1 00 raised for the purpose of building a DAISY contagious disease hospital to the Garfield Hespital for that purpose. By the efforts + of the (Wo corpurations a contagious diseasa hospital has now becn assured for Wash ton. The purpose of the Daisy Chain Hi pital having been accomplished, its opera- ticns will now . and its charter will surrendered. As ren found impracticable by c to build an independent hospital o: sant of the insufficiency of the fund and the difficulty in obtaining legal authority to do so, it was ¢ the field me He: siital wh uilding on ° HIS RAPID RECOVERY WAS DUE TO % HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA. $ Private George ompany G, 2 2 U. S. Infantry, W arracks, Wash- ington, D. C., writes as follows “In the charge up San Juan Hill Tw vounded in the arm by Owing to the crowded pital at Siboney I did not re sary treatment until we emb tes. At Fort McPherson, Ga., when the phy- sician removed the pieces of brass shell be said if it was rot for my good rich blood and robust health blood poisoning would have taken place, I said I owed it all to Hood's Sarsaparilia, which I had taken to keep my blood pure. Others who had taken Hood's & Spanish bull ition of the hos- sive the neces- irked for Amer- PLPOLSOPSOOOPPOOP OOS PEPOPOO DSS PS OSS GOS GOPE SISOS HODAAA EAA Sarsapariila seemed proof against beat and fatigue. Remember fiood’s Sarsaparilla 3 2 Is America’s Greatest Medicine. Sold by all & Aruggists. $1; «tx for §5. Be eure to get Hood's. $ PPEVOF Hood’ s Pills 22% only pins to take 2 3 with Hood's Sarsaparilla, “$ oe 4 or 4sesee AMU SEMENTS Aeolian Grande Popular Recital, ASSISTED BY Miss Ivy Herriott, Soprano. TOMORROW (SATURDAY), AT 4:30 P.M. SHARD, AM AS FOLLOWS: Kerry Mills if 1 Bur w ¥ > ) Under the BR Wm. Arms Fisher MISS HERRIOTT 4. Jubel Overture Weber 5. Delight (Waltz S -Lackstone MISS © Poetiqu jottsehalk ho as the Behm Night HERRIOTT. © Accompan lian Grande. 8. Mediey—La! No admission fee is charged, and ALL LOVERS OF GOOD MUSIC ARB CORDIALLY INVITED, Cut out this program Aeolian Parlors. Sanders & Stayman’s PIANO WARE ROOMS, 1327 F St. N. W. PERCY S. FOSTER, ference. it RACING Benning Race Course, AUTUMN MEETING asuington ockey Club, *|Racing Daily Until Sat- urday, Nov. 26. FIRST RACE AT 2:15. Trains, direct to the track, leave Sixth Street Station at 1 and 1:45 p.m., returning immediately after the last race. Subscribers’ or season tickets, en- titling gentlemen and accompanying ladies to all privileges during the meeting, $10, can be had at the Port- land stables, New York avenue be- tween 6th and 7th streets, and from Mr. S. S. Howland, 1731 I street. Rates of admission to grand stand, $1; ladies, 50c. nol2-T0Ut BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., “NOW OPEN. 2025 tt FORTUNE TELLER. SEATS SELLING FAST. nol7-25tf TONIGHT AT 8:15. NATIONAL. S23 S00s2¢ DANIEL FROHMAN Presents James k. Hackett ‘The Tree of Knowledge. NEXT WEIK-—SEATS NOW SELLING, Way Down East. no17-3t-20 TONIGHT AT 8:15. ACADEMY. SAT. MAT., 25 & 50c. World, Garnella and Mack “TOWN TOPICS.” THANKSGIVING WEEK—HANLON’S NEWEST SUPERBA. no17-3t-20 EDISON WARGRAPH. Next Columbia, Theater. 4:30, 8:15, including ans extra Saturday, 2:30, ‘eblidren, 15¢. rol6-lw® Kernan’s Lyceum Theater AFTERNOON, 2:15. EVENING, “VANITY FAIR” Also JOE GANS, it of the South, Champion JERRY Champcn weight of Australia. D014-6t-15, EXCURSIONS, ETC. Only 15c. Arlington and Return, On Sunday. Electric traius leave 13% st. and Pt 45 minutes. WASHINGTON, ALEX. & MT. VERNON RY, nol8-tf12 Arlington, Fort Myer, Falis Church. Electric Cars From Aqueduct Bridge. FOR MOLNT VERNOD ND TOXB OF WASHINGTON. DAILY (Sunday excepted). TRON STEAMER CHARLES MACALESTER (Capt. L. L. Blake). Heated throughout by steam. Fall avd Winter Schedule—189s 99; Ly. 7th st. wharf 10:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Ar, Wasbington—due 1:40 and 5:15 FARE, ROUND TRIP. 50 CRNTS. Admission to Grounds and Mansion, 25c Cafe on steamer Stopping :- Marshall Hall. ‘02-111 Nyortetk. & Weshington Steamboat Co. tm the year for Fort: ave. every Fare, 25 cents. Every Norfait. “Newport Sens aud ail a Es ‘the steel alice, hing pm por pr om = Penn, and