Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1900, Page 6

c THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1900-22 PAGES. id > v * Pod dededegee |] Deo) PEEERE bh styles and kinds, is now tion. is almost unlimited—pri sizes and colors, are a co display. The price level has been est possible prices. reason—there are mode EERE EEE EE EEE This is to be Headquarters for Summer Furniture. The summer furniture, in a wealth of new The very latest productions include villa and veranda suites and odd pieces in the light woods, upholstered in the popular grass cloth. In the porch rockers and chairs the variety The bentwood and elastic lawn settees, in all We have prepared abundantly for the great= est season’s business in the summer lines. There is every price reason and quality the guarantee of satisfaction—all in favor of your allowing us to serve you. Our Lace Curtain Department will take your order for cleaning and renewing the lace curtains. ready for your inspec= ices beginning at 85c. msiderable part of the fbb bb oh bb bE LLL E LDL LD EB PALA made sufficiently low to add to the attractiveness and superiority of the display the great advantage of the small- rm store methods and W. B. MOSES & SONS, ¢ Furniture Factory, 12th and Oblo Ave. efy Mattress Fucrory, 452 Pena Ave. EEREEREEEEEE EER PEPE EEE ohh bh bbb Fy A SALASASLASLSSASRAS 4 RICHARD W. § é HENDERSON, * OPPOSITE % : 1113 F St. 2 © decorate and furnish a house requires = earnestness of thought and consid- ps s the construction of the house itself. picce of furniture, every yard of ma- or drapery or hangings, the rugs, car= ures and woodwork should be made % to conform to the architectural detail and = general color scheme of every room. ¢ Having given the matter of & Interior Decoration £ and £ £ Furnishing § £ our especial attention, and with the assist- £ é ance of the best Artists, Workmen and [la- ¢ % terials, we are now prepared to decorate and % £ furnish a house from top to bottom. Weare © pleased to submit colored sketches after the z % French, English, Flemish or other styles or z £ tosuit individual tastes, and make estimates. £ for tk e actt There is ne sur floors. ere—none Vv grade } nd on for good, honest 1 an almost endless va- yy Carriages and Go a fanciful A 1 selection of carriages in hundred of willow and rattan. beaut made special this week at $10 and $12. They are fitted with all holders. imaginable shade. We make nc Between H a a te ae te ta ht a ae es te te a te tee ts te Crude Carbolic Acid, for Disinfect- ing Purposes, 10c. per Pint. Wood Alcohol, for Burning, 15c. per Pint. Bottles Extra. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 142 CONNECTICUT AVEXUE Dr. Franck’s Grains of Health WHESE LITTLE PILLS WILL QUICKLY CURE Constipation, Congestion, Headache. E. FOUGERA & CO., New York; Leroy, Parts. Getm,iy-1a = te + Storage Warehouse, 22d and M Sts. FREE E EE EE EE EE EEE BEEEPREER EERE a cluding rubber tires, patent wheel brakes and adjustable parasol Complete with satin, lace-covered parasols of every weekly or monthly payments—arranged to suit you. G ROG A N Ss Credit House, 817-819-821-823 7th Street. F ST.. COR. 11TH. PEEL EEEEEEETEECEL 3. 8A. RARAMARALZ AM Si a a i se ts se a ed vs Tacked Down} Free of Cost! i We are more liberal in the selling of Mattings than any = other house in Was ton. We not only tack them down free = tal number of yards ne » WASTE. There but reliable qua ary no ties that you On our first floor you are wear. the newest improvements, in- ) extra charge for credit. Small Mammoth and I sts. ‘ Purses. Have you seen our Purses? We make them, and of real leathers. 25c. to $5. Strong Finger Purses, with silver letters, 40c. or Sdc. extra, New, stylish Purses, convenient and strong. Topham’s, 1231 PA. AVE. 9393N-3999N99:9'9 3 OOO DO OOONHY DOOO* The fire department was called to Way- land Seminary about 8:45 o'clock Saturday night for an unexplained blaze in the bulld- ing, which is undergoing repairs. Soon after the department reached the building the flames were extinguished. Not much damage was done, A BRYAN BOMBSHELL | LooKiNc TO INDEPENDENCE It Is Fired by the Democratic National Committee. DELEGATES MUST BE INSTRUCTED Important Warning Issued by the Press Committee. THE EFFECT LOCALLY _—— ‘The Bryan democrats of the District were in high spirits today over the action of the democratic national committee in sending out through its press bureau, late last week, a notification to democrats to in- struct all delegates sent to Kansas City. The circular, which is in the nature of a warning, has been sent to democratic news- papers throughout the country from the na- tional committee's headquarters in the Unity building at Chicago. It bears the caption, “Instruct All Delegate: printed in bold-faced type, and is Itberally be- sprinkled with significant sentences printed in capitals. It reads as follows: “A just test of party sincerity this year on the part of either public men or news- papers professing to be democratic is their insistence that all delegates to the Kansas City convention shail be instructed to vote for the reaftirmation of the Chicago plat- form and for th> nomination only of men who were openly and actively loyal to that platform in 1896 and are known still to be in thorough sympacay with it. “In many states of the Union men who treacherously deserted Mr. Bryan in 1896 and contributed to the election of McKin- ley and all the >vils of monopoly and mili- tarism which followed in its wake are now returning to the democratic ranks. They come with smooth words on their lips and fair promises of present loyalty, and the great democratic organization of the na- tion, scorning all that would savor of vin- dictiveness, op2ns its doors to them and re- ceives them back into full communion. “But it would be folly, it would be a criminal blunder to grant to those return- ing renegades the fullest privilege of mem- besship in the d>mocratic party without exacting from them some proof of their present willingness to abide by the estab- lished creed of the party. We would fall short of our duty as a democratic newspa- per did we fail to point out that while the public utterances of many of these men are seemingly expressive of full acqui- escence in the party program, it fs only too surely known that they seek readmittance to the party only in the hope of controlling it and turning it away from the service of the people, back to the state of serfdom to plutocracy whence it was “Proof of such z i being perfected ienceless pr prior to 18% possess, and it ed with the wealth which the Lamonts, the Benedicts and » to draw from ations that desire administration for one method of defeating tors. It is the method em- 1 in 1806 to wrest control of the party om the plutocratic forces which at that me controlled. It is the binding of all delegates by rigid instructions. From the trict convention; from the latter to the national convention, the chain of instruc- tions should be complete. No national del- at any man who fs chosen te ction of national y xert. All should be instructed for the reaffirma- tion of the Chicago platform and the selec- of candidates ul to it in 1s now. Ipposition to this method is in Itself in- ion of doubtful party loyalty. Let the tto be: Instruct.” he press committee of the democratic nal committee consists of Senator J. airman; Clark Howell, sr., vice A. Walsh, secretary; Josephus nder Troup, J. G. Johnson, Abbott manager of the press bureau. The warning had something the effect of a bombshell In the Norris camp, as Mr. Norris and his recognized Heutenants have openly declared their opposition to sendi an instructed delegation from the District to Kansas City. Talk With Mr. Norris. A Star reporter asked Mr. Norris this morning what he thought of the publication. m very much surprised at it,” he re- “As I have stated, I prefer not to have the District delegation instructed, but if the article you have just read {s author- itative it will change the program. In any event. if the local convention decides to in- struct our delegates to Kansas City I will, of course, d democrat, have to do tt! T have rep stated this my position from first to last. “Tam thoroughly satisfied with the sit- uation in the District at large and the se eral election districts composing it. ‘The gentlemen whose nam re on the tickets to be voted at the primaries made me full night, and were confident mI. So far as any discon- among my friends, I have ition of Bryan Demoernts. Bryan democrats de¢lare that it ts now for Mr. Norris and his friends front. The leaders are a unit in regarding the ukase of the national com- mittee as an authoritative recognition and commendation of the issue they originally d here in the District, and they declar> t the Norris faction comes In under the cireular's description of those who want to secure control at Kansas City in order to frustrate the intentions and desires of th> overwhelming majority of the party which stands for Bryan and the Chicago plat- form, and the Nebraska platform as well. The new development has not affected the vigor of th-ir campaign preparations, however, and they are now outlining a course to follow in case the democratic central committee declines, or ignores, which {s regarded as more probable, their request to be represented by judges and watchers at the polls. Voters to Be Counted. As well known a body of six Bryan sup- porters have been already selected to be present at each of the polling places at the primary election April 10. It is the custom in the local democratic party to hold such elections in the evening Instead of having the polls open all day as the republican system provides. The polls are usually open two or three hours. This gives any persons interested in the voting a chance to keep close scrutiny on the voters. It is the In- tention of the Bryan democrats, it Is un- derstood, to assign three of the six repre- sentatives at each polling place to the sole duty of counting the number of voters who present themselves at the polls, and thus ascertain just how many did so, taking no account of their preferences or how they voted. The three representatives not thus engaged will do the usual work of handing out Uckets to prospective voters, buttonhol- ing them and using the other means and methods to influence their votes usual on such occasions. The counters, when the polls are closed, will compare their tally slips and the least number shown on each unless there is such a wide divergence in the three as to make a mistake apparent, will be sworn to in the shape of affidavits that the number of persons presenting themselves to vote were in accordance thereto. In case more ballots are found in the boxes than there were persons counted go- ing to the polls the affidavits of the watch- ers will be used as evidence to show such a discrepancy. It t understood that each ballot of the Bryan democrats will bear in bold-faced type the announcement, ‘For an instructed delegation from the District of Columbia to the democratic national convention.” A meeting of Bryan democrats will be held at Brightwood Hall tomorrow night. The speakers will be Representatives Rob- inson of Nebraska, Rhea of Kentucky, Jones of Virginia and Mr. Blair Lee of Maryland. i lat es The police of the Anacostia station were notified this morning that the babe of Mary Fractious, colored, of Elvin avenue, Hills- dale, died last night without medical at- tention. The coroner was informed of the matter. WHAT SENATOR PLATT SAYS OF THE FEELING [IN CUBA. Observations of the Senators Who Re- cently Visited the Island—Ameri- can Capital Hesitating. The subcommittee of the Senate, consist- ing of Senators Platt (Conn.), Aldrich and Teller, which went to Cuba for the purpose of personally investigating conditions on the island with a view to intelligent action by Congress with respect to Cuba has re- turned to Washington. Senetor Platt, chair- man of the subcommittee, has authorized the following statement concerning the sub- committee’s observations: “We Inqulred as carefully and complete- ly as we could, with the limited time at our disposal, into tte condition of the people of the island, tl#:ir needs, and the prospect of the establisignent of an independent, sat- isfactory and stable government by and for the people of Cuba. We were in Ha- vana in all five days. We also visited the provinces of Pinar del Rlo, Matanzas and Santa Clara, being unable to go to Santiago and Puerto Principe as we very much wished. We saw and conversed with a great many prominent and leading men from all portions of the island, men who represent different ideas and interests, from intense conservatism to decided radicalism, and returned with a much better under- standing of the problem to be solved and the steps to be taken In its solution than we could possibly obtain otherwise than by a personal visit. Looking to Independence. “It may be said of all classes In Cuba that they are looking to the establishment of an independent government, a Cuban republic. A few are impatient and wish for immediate and complete independence. Others are less impatient, believing that sufficient tlme should be taken to avoid mistakes and to set up the new govern- ment upon such firm basis as to insure its success and permanence. Coming Municipal Elections. All are looking forward to the municipal elections that are to take place in the lat- ter part of May, regarding such elections as the first step toward the establishment of the new government. Much will depend upon the result of these elections. If they take place without disorder and good offi- cials are elected, that will go far to prove the capacity of the people for self-govern- ment, and steps can be taken without great delay for further progress in that direction. The problem 1s complicated by the fact that self-government is an untried experiment, by a people who have had little opportunity to study its principles or its details, its ne- cessities or its responsibilities. Many of the more conservative citizens and business men, unfortunately, show too much dispo- sition to hold aloof. Gen. Wood's Administration. “We were much impressed by the evi- dences of good administration of the af- fairs of the island under Gov. Gen. Wood. He has had a very difficult and compli- cated problem to deal conditions growing out of 300, nish mis- rule and the conse ter of the people of Cuba make every step in its so- lution embarrassing, but we are convinced that he is the right man fn the right pla and that his administration, though firm, is as gentle as possible and calculated to lead the people wisely to the establishment independent government which shall close relations with our own and in which the Interests both of the people of Cuba and the United States shall be surely subserved. It is not too much to that the people of Cuba, In respect to the forma- ti a stable and beneficent. govern- m are very much like children who have to be taught and led. United St and as a guided, They regard the as thelr friend and teacher, whole'are quite willing to be The Island‘s Future. “There are great possibilities in the Is- land. It is fertile, bas great natural re- sources and fs capable of supporting a population four or five times larger than It numbers at present. On the whole there has been marvelous recuperation since the declaration of peace. but tt needs American capital and American enterprise, which hesitates as yet to go there. English and German capital seems more confident and {s being invested. Surely our own people ought to have as much confidence in the future of Cuba as foreigners have. On the whole we were much pleased and encour- aged. The people of the United States and of Cuba should alike exercise patience, be- Ing assured that thereby progress wiil be most certain.” —_—___—_+-e+____ DEPARTURE OF MARINES. Nearly a Hundred Left Yesterday Morning for Mare Island. A detachment of nearly one hundred marines from the headquarters of the United States marine corps in this city left Washington yesterday morning for the naval station at Mare Island, Cal., where, after remaining a brief time, it is expected they will be transported to Manila for duty at the Cavite station. The detail was in command of Capt. James E. Mahoney. In addition to the commanding officer, seven Neutenants of the corps left on the same train. Must of them will proceed directly to the Philippine Col. F. H. Harrington, commanding the marine barracks in this ¢ity, had charge of the arrangements for dispatching the de- tachment. He ord2red out the full Marine Band, under the direction of Prof. Santel- mann, and the men who were leaving for the west were escorted from the barracks near the navy yard to where their special train of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was awaiting them, at 9th street and Mary- land avenue southwest. Here the men were given a rousing send-off by a larg> gathering of friends and relatives. While the preparations for departure were in progress the band played many selections, including a medley of patriotic airs. As the train left, promptly at 9 o'clock, the musicians rendered “The Girl I Left Be- hind Me,"’ according to the usual custom. The men traveled in tourist sleeping cars and everything was done to provid? for a comfortable trip across the continent. Among the officers who went west on the train were Lieut. James McE. Huey, who has been acting as adjutant of the marine barracks here, and Lieut. Jay M. Salladay, who has been on duty at the Washington navy yard. Both young officers were de- servedly popular in this city with thetr superiors, brothers-in-arms and their many friends among the residents of the capital city. Tne other offic2rs were Lieuts. Will- jam E. Hopkins, Wright, A. S. Williams, Hirschinger and Roosevelt, the latter be- ing a nephew o. the governor of New York. —_>—_ CONDENSED LOCALS, A new schedule for the arrival and de- parture of the mails at the Anacostia post office has been placed in effect, as follows: Mails arrive daily at 6:20 and 11:36 a.m. p.m.; mails leave daily at 8:30 a.m. 0 and 7yp.m. A Columbia etectric car, in charge of Motorman Kelly, ¢ollided with a wagon driven by John’ Magruder at 15th and H street northeast Saturday afternoon. The wagon was dam: |, but the driver and horse escaped unhurt, Two dead infants were taken to the morgue Saturday in Order that the coroner might make investigations and give death certificates. One body was found in a sewer at 6th and K streets northeast, and the other in a glass jar near 6% and M streets southwest. The necessary death certificates were given and the bodies were sent to pot- ter’s field. —_—_+——_. The Measuring Worm Nuisance. To the Fditor of The Evening Star: ‘Will you kindly add to the comfort of those who dwell in Washington by calling attention of those whose business it is to attend to the trees to the necessity for tak- ing steps to avoid the measuring worm nui- ance? The sooner the matter is attended to the better, as the writer has noticed co- coons hanging from the lower limbs of many trees. By early attention to the ap- peal not only will expense be avolded, caused by cutting down trees, but also the shade and beauty of the streets will be served. A SUBSCRIB! poe Sp ELV COLOLOCESOS LLCS SOCES ESO POS COOL PESOS OOOO SOLE Se OLDENBERG’ Running through 922-24=26-28 7th St. to 704-6 K Street. “THE DEPENDABLE STORE.” on Easter Hat? Please let us bave the order for It as soon as possible. ‘That will svold disaypotntment, and you'll get the BudivMed attention of our smulllt ners, which will be impassihle at the last bour, Again we say: ALL HATS TRIMMED FREB! LOT 1—5,900 yards of fine quality Bleached Cambric, 36 inches wide, und equally_as good ay, “Berkeley No. 60." | Regular 6 price would be 10, yard. Co LOT 2-2,500 yards of the very best_Bleached price, Cambric, a grade that rivals 8l4zc. “Lonsdale. “Regular 12%4e. quali ty Wherever you go. Sale price... LOT 3-1,000 yards of fine quality Bleached Muslin, and every bit as geod as and “Pride of the West.” Never equaled under 12\4c. yard. price Sale Crowds came for the white muslins, cam- brics, nainsooks and India linons! “The Dependable Store's” biggest and best purchase took the town by storm today. brought forth a response that shows the public’s prompt application of our enterpri writer’s sale of the salvage stock of a leading cotton underwear manufacturer whose factory was recently visited by fire we were heavy purchasers. Thousands of yards of Fine White Muslins, Cambrics, Plain Nainsooks and India Linons were secured—and every piece is of the very finest quality—for this particular maker is famed for his high- class garments. And except for a slight wetting these white cottons are entirely good as new. Prices are fully a third to a half less than regular—offering unprecedented opportunities for housekeepers and hotel proprietors to lay in a full supply { Tot 42,000 sards of the very White Cambric, —that couldn't be sold a der 5c. yard. Sale price... best grade 10c. LOT 5—1,500 yerds of Plain White 40 Inches wide—of fi penny un- children’s dresses. 3 th doubie—bat as long as it lests — per Yard at the astonishing price LOT. 6—2,000 yards of Plain White Nainsook —of the sheerest und finest texture you'll dad. 40 inches wide, — Qualities i 1214c. which ways sell at Qe. yard. Sale price Just half..... reduced relieve the crowded condition. able when you think that spring Lot one— 100 rolls of Extra Heavy Quality Double Warp China Mattings, in a fine range of the Reason’s newest effects, including popular bright colorings. Every yard 1s so and fresh and guaranteed not £0 be damaged in any way what- soever. Heavy, close-woven kind—and we'll let it go at the unheard-of price, ogc. yard. Lot two— 50 rolls of White Inlaid Japanese Cotton p Mattings, superfor quality and fine, close woren, You know how desirable these white {nlaid ‘matting are. Almost every store asks 19¢. for them—and some even 25ce. Our price is to be only 14c. yard. a I eek a kt ee es tte te ee ee Et tee Oe eee a ae daa Rm aman adeefeae Every yard of matting is sharply im price. We've too many Mattings—and prices have suffered big cuts to The values are all the more remark- is here—and you are ready to re- place the winter carpets with these same cool mattings. Certainly you have never been offered more timely or as extraordinary values. Lot three. 100 rolls of the Heaviest Close-pile Genutn China Matting, fn a fine range of the most a Eesctive colorings, and. designs bows, tals son, Including the bright Hues and n ved ant ‘These are double: closest straw woven, Actual 25, and 2c, qualities—go for 19c. yard. Lot four— 150 rolls of Genuine Linen-warp Japanese Mat- tings, the 180-warp quality—guaranteed donble dyed! Big assortment of Cholcest and beat ef- fects, including fluest Maltese putterns, newest carpet_Weavings an elty desigus. ‘Guaran- teed 35c. and 40c. values—for 24c. yard. ofons ~ $100 pieces of Fast Black Figured Percatine, of of fine quality, such ax 1 commands ev Speelal tomorrow. O34c. Test r sold Here tomorrow. eat Linings for the Easter dress. Pure All-liner seatont ‘Dress t and Jay Steel rimmings and I 4 ned Py Belt Rings Ie. Seeten He ne Tri Appliai and least prices. In -ineh Tape Ball and et Buttons —dez.. 5 Rorontontestergententestors ‘The most stylish Suits of the ing Imported V ns, Home: iots. ason, compris- pans and Chev- ree n und tight-fitting ef- skets all silk lined. The cheviots nd black, and the Venetians and in gray, brown, bine, castor and ment bears the stamp of bigh- nd is funltless in and $10.75 Hering: You'll not find thelr under $15 anywhere finish. equal Special tomorrow for. Spend teetectecteeteteentntont 2 lots of swell spring suits. Se loioeenietetee mable costumes vets the style the fi {The most Comprising breasted ely irhmmed with satin bands, ers rielly applique trimmed on beth ‘sk Jacket. Jackets Uned k. And bees edededetetetetetececeeteteeteted of these needed cottons at immense savings. The valuese e. <At the under- undamaged—and as {| LOT 71,500 yards of Plain White India | Linon, 40 inches wide—very sheer and fine. We couldn't «ell # qualities regularly for less than 15 aml 12%4c. Sale price is ont 8c. | _T4¥T 81.800 sanis of extra fine India Linon, | 40 inches wite—and of super- { for sheerness aud te ertoetondontontn ortontedieseoetesonton dees naeanodtes tested see regular 20, Sale price... qu: I i Ss) DS ig > | Easter laces and | embroideries. } Cambric and Swias Embroideries, | beautiful styles—open designs and effects. From 3 to 6 inches | Wide. Worth 12%ec. and 15e. | yard—for i. > in Low} | _ Exquisite styles | Cambrte Embrotderi | including beautiful | fects. Worth up of Natnsook, for 59¢. &75c. point Milan laces misite Point Mi): os, Uh Inches wide, bewildering assortment of the cholcest ‘There are Allover Laces, 18 inches wide range of the most popular styles patterns. Cannot by matched at where under 60 Specials from the children ns Ne COLUMBIA ROAD. G Property Owners Petition the District Commissioners. A large majority of the property owners on Columbia road between 16th and sth streets have petitioned the District Com- missioners to secure the widening of the road between the two streets mentioned to a width of 99 feet, which is the width of the thoroughfare west of 18th street. s week a meeting of the property held, at which it was decided to take steps to secure the proposed action, and today the Commissioners gave a hearing to thc interested, Those present were Mess! H. Weed, C, B. Tanner, Donald Me son, B. P. Mimmack, 8. B. Ladd and a number of others. The Commissioner: Last in their report on the bill providing for the extension of the Met- ropolitan railroad from 18th street and Columbia road, along the latter thorough- fare to 16th Street, and thence to Park street, suggested the widening of Columbia road to feet between 16th and 18th streets, and Capt. Beach, the Enginecr Commissioner, explained to those present at today’s conference that in doing so the Commissioners had in mind, first, the ex- tension of the railroad, as proposed. in suggesting 80 feet as the width of the road, Capt. Beach said the suggestion was made in such form that, if the bill becomes law, its width can, in the discretion of the Com- missioners, be made wider. Referring to a desire of the property owners for such a width as would secure a parking spa Capt. Beach stated that the property own- ers can secure such space by asking for condemnation proceedings. ‘In other words, he said the property owners can practical- ly establish their own bullding line in such a manner as to secure sufficient parking pace. “Several of the property owners addressed the Commissioners briefly and informally, and after the explanations made by the Engineer Commissioner general satisfaction was expressed with the report made by the Commissioners on the bill providing for the extension of the Metropolitan railroad. Mr. Mimmack, who apparently voiced the sentiments of the property owners present, said: “I think the Commissioners’ report all that we could ask, as it leaves the width of the road to their discretion.” ———__—_ Workman Badly Hart. George Lewis, colored, living at No. 611 Gordon avenue northeast, while at work on the railroad near 15th and H streets north- east about 7 o'clock this morning, was caught between a car and a pile of lumber an@ his head was badly hurt. Both ears were split and he was otherwise injured. The ninth precinct patrol wagon was sum- moned and he was removed to the Casualty Hospital, where Dr. Reeves attended him. His injuries are serious, but it is believed he will recover. —_—_—>_—__ Stated Sexnion of Presbytery. Arrangements have been made for holding the stated meeting of Washington city pres- vi this evening, beginning at 7:30 pace in the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church. ——.—-— Ladies Slightty Injured. Mrs. Thayer, wife of Charles W. Thayer, a telegraph operator, and Miss Rena Le- land were thrown from a carriage in the Soldiers’ Home, grounds yesterday after- noon and both were slightly injured. The horse they were driving became frightened at an automobile and ran away with the result stated. The ladies were taken to their homes on New Jersey avenue be- tween M and N streets in Mrs. A. L. Bar- ber’s lage. : _———— Forwarded to Leesburg. ‘The remains of Mr. Walter R. Davies were taken this afternoon to Leesburg, Va., where the funeral services and burial will take place. The deceased was in his seven- tieth year and had been a resident of this city for a number of years past. FOR GEN. HENRY'S WIDOW. Movement to Raise a Fund Started in New Yor The New York Herald of Within the last few mo: two pri funds have been started to relieve the wid- ows of two mos ms of the wars again Philip- pines. for the widow of Gen. quick! the full sum de: turned over to its ber for the benefit of the V. Henry, has ju k not grow offi fought paid a Vice rapidly a: —no more gall for the fuller me p of deve of his country than did Henry, as he was kr to provide of those who i many ¢; country, other Sense it i people whom th vent the nece well known, the pay of a such as to make it practics for him to accumulate a his family, while the pre ion made by Congress for widows of officers holding the rank of colonel or above who die in the service is $30 per month. This sum, of course, is entirely inadequate to provide for the needs of persons in the social posi- tion occupied by the wife of a brigadier general, but it is rarely exceeded, and then only by the enactment of a special act. The popular subscription, therefore, has be- come the recognized means of providing for such cases. It would have been impessible to select two persons more deserving of such sub- scriptions than the fearless Lawton and the intrepid Henry. Both were daring lead- ers, both were idolized by their men, beth gave their lives in the service of their country. Although Gen. Henry did not fall in the fleld as did Lawton, but died in New York city in October last while on leave, there is no doubt that his end was broug! about by the hardships of the service, wh mpetency ch had occupied him for forty years, and by the strain incident to the performance of his duties as the first American governor of Porto Rico. His slight frame, weakened by many wounds received in fierce batrles and Indian campaigns, succumbed to the hard task of bringing order out of chaos in the first colonial possession to come der the control of the United Stu When he was invalid home from Porto Rico last summer it understood that his con- stitution was broken and that he never would be able to return to hfs post. ———_+e+____ Miss Mande Riebll’s Recital. Fashionable Washington attended the piano recital given by Miss Maude. Riehil Friday at the Washington Club. Mis Riehil is from London, and her recital was in the nature of an American debut. The program was in many respects from the “classics,” a severe test for even an older artist. The difficulties of technique and composition were handled in a manner to show that Miss Riehll has a remarkable command over the keyboard, and pay carviul attention to the composer's theught and Ideas. At times there wes evident an overabundance of tone quality, but this was in a great measure to be overlooked on account of the musical quality brought from the instrument. Especially beautiful was her interpretation of Beethoven. Sum- med up,. Miss Riehl is a most interesting young pianist, and as she matures in her art will distinguish herself. ee Claims $50,000 Damages. Eleanor E. Meyer, by her next friend, George R. Wales, has filed suit at law s1LL/S—FAMOUS FOR CHOCOLATES.” Largest Variety of Chocolates in Washington y a have x 'Hoeke’s. | Straw : = Matting Leaders > and by leaders we mean = = that they cannot be bought * $ elsewhere for so little. . 3 é 3 2 nar “8 63 69 ? toll of ards of Extr $ Quality Gomnen Maumee $4.89 z } ‘The Matting that sels most e at Be yard is 9 ? 3 Sas wt 19¢. b4 2 HOEKE, . } ba 2 > ©. % against Ephriam S. Randall to recover damages in the alleged to have been recel at River View. as 1 of switchback railwa > sum of $0,000 for injuries last ed July result of a coll cars. Delegates to Ecumenical Conference. Method The be ri t churches of the city will 1 at the Ecumenical confer- w York April 21 by the following s: Mrs. S. M. Hartsock, Mrs. Frank M. Bristol, Mrs. H. Anderson, Mrs. T. H. Martin, Mrs. etra and Mrs. wife of Miler of President and Secretary Elected. At a meeting of the executive committee of the National Civil Service Clerks’ Retire- ment Association Saturday afternoon at the Treasury Department Mr. J. N. Starr of the War Department was elected presi- dent and Mr. John B. Kinnear of the Treas- ury Department secretar: —__o—__— ‘Testimonial for Presiding Elder. In recognition of the six years’ faithful services of the Rey. Dr. Wilson, presiding elder of the Washington district, the mem- bers of the severe! organizations with which he has been intimately associated will unite with the members of Hamline Church this evening at 8 o'clock in presenting to Dr. Wilson suitable tcetimonials. During Dr Stricklen’s absence on account of sickness Dr. Wilson acted as pasior and assumed the responsible duties of that church, in addition to his regular work. An interest- ing program has been pre;