Evening Star Newspaper, April 11, 1900, Page 5

FOR SALE—LOTS. FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1900-16 PAGES LEGAL NOTICES. 5 z . S ER AND FoR SALE CHEAP_AT BRIGHTWOOD, WELL- | FOR SALE—LAWN GRASS AND FLOW lncated 1ot, 5Ox100 of cars; terms to} garden seeds; also bulbs, canary birds, parrots, a Ged Mahes. aquariums, Incubators, broodere, etc. apli-st RW. WALKER & SON, 1006 F nw. SHMID'S, 712 12th st. 0.w. apll-tf FOR SALE—Lv’TS- WASHINGTO rl ON 20TH ST. AND ON CONN. AVE. NEAR WOODLEY ROAD. TO RESPONSIBLE PURCHASERS WHO WILL BUILD GOOD HOUSES. LOT 16. 50X120, 3 17-FT. FRONTS, $2,200 EACH. LOT 32, SX 55.31 LOT 31. 5OX100. 3 1 ME SSB AgE NEW CONS. AN J. B. WIMER, RBAL ESTATE, 1220 G ST. apl0-st ig Z == R SALE—THE COMING SPRING WILL BE- bent question see much activity in the building of flats, which have proved sv profitable ap invest- ment. The following are choice locations at the lowest figures: L at. near 16th n.w., 25.4 by 132 to 30- ft. all $1.86 fr. Colambt SO by 170... . eace 14th st. near V n.w.. 42 by 100 ve. 14th near Columbia aply-3t H.R. HO ‘T st we SALE-SPECULATORS AND BUILDERS, POR TENTION THE WASHI ‘TON REAL S- TATE COMPANY, OFFICE 1321 F ST. N.W.. HAVE THE FOLLOWING BLOCKS OF LAND IN EA: IN SECTION © J = Sa Pr PHONY ON BAST CAP. ST. BE- TWEEN isTH AND 14TH 138 FT. FRONT ON 14TH ST. BETWEEN CaP AND A ‘ Be ET FRONT ON A ST. BETWEEN 13TH AND 14TH. FES 480 FT. FRONT ON WALTER ST. BETWEEN 32TH AND 13TH. ALSO R LARGE NUMBER OF SINGLE LOTS SURROUNDING LINCOLN PARK AT LOW FIGURES, ON THE EASIEST TERMS. apl0-2w FOR SALE—COR. MASS. AVE. AND 8TH ST. n.e.; beautiful site for fine residence: extensive jacking, good surroundings; exceedingly cheap: 11.35 9q. ft. apio-iwe ALLEN C. CLARK, 605 F n.w. BOR SALE. THE FASHIONABLE WEST. NEXT IW) $3 PER TOOT, a OUNE -2 LOTS, 20100 (GOUTH FRONT). AT ONLY 81. PBR FOOT. CANNOT BE EQUALED. CHAS A. SHIELDS, 1403 F ST. N.W. api0-at R SALE—BIG SPECULATION—ON COLUMBIA a rma) ft. front on Dartmouth st., 100 feet Crear also makes @ front on Lith st. of OS feet; mouey appropriated to open st.; curb and cement Cpe fo ne laid on Dartmouth st. Price, ouly 50c. per ft ape SBRIGE & LIPSCOMB, 612 14tb at. FOR SALE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS—A NICE LOT op 13th near Dartmouth, or ope on Dartmouth Bear 18th. for less than market price Offer wanted. H. L. RUST, 608 14th nw. apO-tf FOR SALE—TO GOSH ESTATE-SIXTEENTH at. an¢ NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE.—About 165 ft. front for $18,000!! ELEGANT SITE for resi- ence or for apartment house. api-tt JOHN O. JOHNSON, 2401 Pa. ave. WOR SALE—BUSINESS PROPERTY FRONT My ioe on 1$tb st. n.w., running back 120 feet ‘& 20-foot alley; a northwest corner. Address x $6, Btar office. apé-Iw* SALE_BUILDERS, ATTENTION! DESIRABLE lors NEAR LINCOLN PARK, AT EXTREMELY LOW FIGURES, ON EaSY TERMS TO BUILD- ERS. THE WASHINGTON REAL ESTATB OoM- PANY, 1821 F ST. N.W. mb28-12t FOH SALE—D. D. THOMPSON, 1535 F— Some fine residence sites on 88. ave., very reasovable. Bargain oo Whitney ave. mh2s-tf FOR SALE-LARGE NUMBER OF LOTS AND f@qusres op North Capitol, Ist street and cross atreets from R street to Soldiers’ Home; rapid tyapsit, with all city improvements; being in “mfle limit,’ no saloons allowed; good section for homes; spectal rates to builders and investors. For plate and prices aj Pry to mbi7-26t JOSEPH PAUL, 802 F st. n.w. _ SUBURBAN PROPERTY. WOR SALE—A SPECIAL BARGAIN—33 ACRES; 9- room house; large orchard; barn and well’ of most excellent water; on electric railroad; 8 minutes’ ride, or 2 miles from city, on Be. fare— &t public auction, April 14, at 2 p.m.; absolutely to highest bidder; easy terms. Call or write for riiculars. Parties taken to view property be- Kore aud on day of sale free. $100 required down on das of sale. JAMES E, CLEMENTS, aplo-8t*-10 1321 F st. nw. KENSINGTON_NEW HOUSES, OOMPLETE IN ‘every detail: city comforts; large grounds; pric low; monthly payments; no trouble to sho ropert PAG Se TERRELL, with B. H. Warner Co ap7-at 916 F NEW &ROOM, BATH AND CELLAR FRAME cottage: large verandas; furnace bi located on a high elevation, giving x commanding view of Wasbington and the Potomac river; lot, 6.500 eq. ft.: one square from electric R. R. and two miles from War Dept. Price, bal. as rent. Drop postal for ~ ing the property. apo-7t TLTON R. GORDON, 1206 G n.w. BEAUTIFUL LOTS FOR SALE AT GRANB the City and Suburban ratim line; enjoy citizenship and only one car Price. 6 cents per sq: ft. PHIL W. CHEW ap7-26 512 F BZ SOMERSET HEIGHTS—AT CROSSING OF TEN Jertown and Glen Echo electric railways, one prices, MILES FULLER, 504 11th # 2 PARK. MD.—BEAUTIFULLY AND ivantagevunly located. between 2 large cities; 5 miles «distant; bas all conveniences for accessible by steam and electric ° cars every 15 minutes. Desirable i lots for sale. GEO. H. CALVERT, Ma apb-12t*.6 RT MYER HEIGH %4 MILE NEARER the White Honse than Mt. Pleasant. Drop postal for 16-newe bovklet fMlustrating this prop- wn Landlord on fare; ideal homes; easy payiuents: all apé-att COUNTRY PLACE OF & land if desired; 3 minutes’ walk station, Laurel, Md.: splendid improve. > abundance of all H. G. ODE: Laurel, FOR SALE-AT HYATTSVIL! walk from steam and electri house; lot 50x200; $1,500. -room house; oue-acre lot; finely’ adapted to poultry raising: 5 min. walk from cars; $1.200; terma easy. Also lot, 50x200; $150. ROGERS & ROGERS. Hyatts- Vilie. Cars atop at office. mb14-26t CLEVELAND PARK. The best and pieasantest Homes, te Office 610 14th at. LE-IN RIVERADLE, HOUSE, WITH d modern improvements. Price only $1.80. A small cash aud wodest mouthly payments, Ap- Dis to ES. ©, 280 Nat. mw., after 5, or by mail, mhz HTWOOD. D. C & good dat-y 2 40 8 plenty of wat bew dwelliag and ‘barn ther outbuildings: Windmill; accommodations for 40 head of stock. fel2-tf BF. SAUL, 7th and L sts. FOR EXCHANGE. LET US HAYE ¥ "ROP- ERTY To TRADE. pipe z JNU Y. WORTHINGTON & 00., _apli-st (G08 14th st. nw. Wi HANGE CLEAR I4°f ON N. H. AVE. for income-besring property and assume’ trust: Pasineee property OF amall spertment house. pre- fom HEISKELL & McLERAN, 1008 F st. " COUNTRY REAL ESTA’ A BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED FARM OF ABOUT acres of good land, producing good crops: only about 25 acres in woud: good buildings: geod fruit; balf mile from steamboat wharf, Potomac river, St. Mary'a county. The property is bigh above moat of the surrvunding country, bas aD extensive view of the river, perfectly healthy, Bo mosynitoes. Ap ideal suminer bome for a city man. Price, $6,000. Apply to L._ ROWLAND, apll-6r 1% Port Office ave., Baltimore, Md. ATTRACTIVE HOME IN SHENANDOAH VAL- ley; 110 acres: fine water; orchard; some timber: cousfortable dwelling aud ‘barn; live stock, ture and farming tmpiemenis: >a Va McILHAS SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED EY Seuucl G. Eberly. agent, 1912 E etreet_p.w. MONDAY. APRIL SIXTEENTH. TWELVE aN, for tbe purchase of the brick Herdic stables now etanding at Tenth and 0 atreete ae. The butiding and all material thereof to be re- moved from the premises, and the ground well graded and left in good shape, in sixty days from the time of signing the contract. comtractor wust give a satisfactory bond for the carryiug ont of the contract. ‘The agent reserves the right to reject any or ath did apli-3t TREARURY DEPA SAC OF EN- aving and Printing, Washiugton, D.C. wil 9, 0). Sealed proposala will be received at this of- fice unt © PM. MONDAY, MAY FOUR- TEENTH, 1900, to furnish during the fiscal ear Deginuing July 1. i900, Distinctive Paper for Post- age Stamps. The paper must, in respect to com- — sizing. strength and calendaring, be equal the paper now In use, which can be seen at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Blank forms. with specifications for proposals, will be furniahed intending bidders on appiteatton to CLAUDE M. JOHNS rector of the Bureau. api1,19,28,my5 FFICE PUBLIC BUILDID 5 NDS, Washington, D.C.. April 10, 1900.—Sealed pro: is. in duplicate. will be received here until Wo P.M. MAY TENTH, 1900, for furnishing dur- ing fiscal year ending June 30. 1901: Class 1° Flor. tats’ Supplies: clase 2, Flower Pots: class 3, Paints, Olls, Glass, ete.; clase 4, Hardw: class Itiral Implements, ete; class 6, Electric Battery plies; clase 7. Drain Pipe aud Plumbers” su. piles: class 5, Stationery; class 9, Manure: class 10, Band aod Gravel; class 11, Soll; class 12, Ice; clans 28, Lime, Cement, Felt, etc; class 14, Hrick! class 15, Sod; class 16, Fuel; class 17, Lumber and Sash; class 18, use of teams. No bids accepted until Con- ehall bave made necessa: appropriations. rate proj for each class desired. Each en- valores be indorsed to iudicate class for which inclosed proposal is made. Preference given to articles of domestic manufacture, conditions of ‘and price (! in ‘of foreign Ertices ox mesatactare the ty, thereon) being equal. Right reserved to reject any and all be obtal: , . Pak ciisie Sanat” nis As cae cuncerts TION. pi FOR SALE_WILL SACRIFICE MY NEARLY NEW upright piano to quick qurchaser. Apply at 1625 14th #t. n.w., from 10 to 2. apll-6t* FOR SALE—CHEAP—A LOT OF SECOND-HAND window frames, wash, blinds, &c. 727 11th st. ‘apll-2t* nw. FOR SALE-SHOULD ANY ONE BE WITHOUT & plano when we are selling them at such low prices and easy terms? Irmler sq. piano—825; $2 monthly. Gaeble & Co. eq. piano—$40; $3 monthly. Hallett & Davis sq. piano—§50; $3 monthly, F.G. SMITH, 1225 Pa. ave. apli-tt FOR SALE—A NEW $65 DROP-CaBINET DO- mestic Sewing Machine. On account of breaking np housekeeping, will sell the same at re at sacrifice tO realize the cush money. Ad- ess M. C. E., Star office. apl0-at FOR SALE—A MAGNIFICENT, HIGHEST-CLASS upright grand plano; celebrated for its beautiful rich tone and durability; grand action; grand hammers; three strings; all the best {mprove- ments; soft-practice pedal and Sostenuto pedal; cost $500; quick buyer cap secure a rare bargain at’ $200 cash; stool and tive scarf and 5 years guarantee given with it. This offers a rare op- portunity to buy a fine piano at half cost. GRIMES’ PIANO WAREROOMS, ap0-12d 918 FOR SALB_HAVING MY UPRIGHT PIAN storage, being compelled to leave city, will sell at a sacrifice; will give time to responsible party. Address STURAGE, Star otfice. apd-st* FOR SALE—LARGE SER SI ment books and date, Hopkins’ piat book tures of the late F. W. Baker's real est: 13th and F _ RK. MULLO| S. WALL PAPERS. We are receiving large shipments of the latest and most artistic wall papers from the leading factories. A splendid assortment to select from. ‘We bought im Jurge quantities at low prices. Our estimates are positively the lowest. Our work is the best. Our business has doubled each sen- son. Why? Because our methods and goods are reliable. Mail orders. RICHARD S. RYNEX, mb12-78t Sth and H sts. ‘ne. FOR SALB-$400 UPRIGHT PIANO; STANDARD make; goed gx new; $125; warranted 10 years; one upright, $98. t piano bargains in city. Piano tuned, $1. HEUBIG. 1742 1th st. SALE-€FT. TABLE, $2.08, LOUNGES. 78; $6 cock an. beating stoves, $3; parlor and Tovm suites, $1 per week: special for cash. (OND'S 811 and SiS 7th et. Dw. des-4tt SEW: ing machines for $25; same kind as other com- jes ask $65 to $70 for. WM. STIEBELING, 1751 Pa. ave. o.w. Not represented by solicitors. Agency, Housebold and ‘Standard Swe, machines: Fuk SALE—GOOD QUALITY OPAQUE SHADES, fitted to your windows, only 25c.; Re best qualit ofl opaque sbides, S0c.. buoy free. Wil call wi sam] KLEEBLAT?'S, 11th and Hi sts. ne. Dos-att FOR SALE—R-I-P-A-N-S. 10 FOR 5 CENTS, AT @, grocers, restaurants, saloons, news- stores and barber shops. | Banish ip. induce 8! rolong Ute. Ons lief. Ip. 1 jeep. Bi fe. One gives relief. tpat-ter ip es EDUCATIONAL. IN WASHINGTON. Method of Wm. Shakespeare. udio, 1127 10th. Pupils prepared: opera. chotr. ‘Ferme. $10 to $18, ELOCU no, violin, map,, guitar. Trial, Open e apli-bt*-4 Vocal A FRENCH TAUGHT IN A SHORT TIME; PRO- Classes Mule. V. PRUD'HOMME, 307 D st. nw. 26t XESS COLL French, German, Spanish, etc. Ability in conversing acquired n_a short time. Prof. A. GONARD, Principal. SCHOOL. 7a5'tin! Baap terms. hes FRENCH G > IN SIX months; new easy method; preparatory for expo- sition; terms rensonable. Madame TANNER (nee de Luxembourg), native Parisian, 1117 at. mb21-26t* LEARN YOUR SHORTHAND OF THE LATE OF- BERLITZ FICIAL COURT STENOGRAPHER, the principal of ‘Tanner's Shorthand College, cor. F and 9th. Day and night sessions; open all summer; catalogues 20-4 MANDOLIN, BANJO, GUITAR A. V. Holmes, mh20-26t* Studio, 520 10th st. n. Art School, 1129 17th N.W. Thorough instruction io Drawing and Painting. Mies 8. W. KELLY, London Medalist, Principal. mb17-26t° Educate for a Situation. A census or civil service exomination is casy to pass if you take ovr course of preparation. We feach shorthand, typewriting and Bon keeping and peace all our graduates in positions. Call aud see Ls ‘OOD'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, mbi2-tf 811 East Cap. at. Mandolin, Guitar & Banjo orrectly taught by Bise GERTRUDE E. BUCK- fRowad. Btudio, 1522 6t: } st. Dw. mbl-4tf ST ROSE'S INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. Dressmakiog, underwear and children’s sults. A new departinent hes been opened, in which ladies and young girls will be taught cutting, fitting and ali kinds of sewin; For particulars apply to the SCHOCL, 2028 G st. a.w. no22-étr Chevy Chase. French and knglish School for Girls, Suburbs of Washington French the language of the house. Mile. L. M. BOULIGNY, Principal. } Chevy Chase Miss C. PETTIGREW, Asst. Prin. § P.0., Md. myZ2-lyr MISS BALCH'S CIVIL, SERVICE INSTITUTD AND BUSINESS COLLEGE, 1227 13th st. n.w. Pupils prepared for Examinations. Census. aps-att OCEAN TRAVEL TRANSATLANTIC PASSENGER AGENCY. White Star Line, {Cunard Li American Line, | Anchor Lin ap@-Im* A. L! VELATI, Agent, 1408% G at. n.w. NORTH GERMAN LLOYD FAS1 EXPRESS SERVICES. CHERBOURG, SOUTHAMPTON, BREMEN. Labo... pril 17)Kalser Wm. d.Gr.May 8 Esiserin Mar-Tb.April 2¢ Labo ay 15 WO. . ee ae eee sy 1 Kaiserti “May 22 Departure 10 A.M. TWIN-SCREW PASBENGER SERVICE. SOUTHAMPTON, LONDON. BREMEN. Rhein..... April 19, noon | K, Lulse..May 3, 2pm Bremen. April 26 2pm | Fi d: Gr May 10, 2 pm MEDITERRANEAN SERVICE. GIBRALTAR. NAPLES. GENOA. April 14 Aller. April 21/Ems. May 12 ‘April 28 Werra_ May 19 Departure 11 A.M. OEURICHS & UO., NO. 5 BROADWAY, N. ¥. Apply to E. F. DROOP, #25 Pa. ave. fe7-1y Agent tor Washington. Q. S. S.Co. FOR APRIL AND MaY. % Bermuda Reached in forty-eight hours from New York, by the elegant steamers of the Quebec 8. 8. Co., unil- ing weekly. Steamers every ten days for Santa Cruz aud the principal West India Islands, A charming trip at a cost of $4 a day. For particulars apply to A. E. OUTERBRIDGE & CO.. Agents, 89 Broadway, New York, or G. W. MOSS, 1827 8 st. ow. Waatogton. ALA! S, Sec'y, Quebec, Canada. de4-m.w.f,til] my15,20 me Munson Line Steamships. May 5 DIRECT WEEKI ROUTE. Cc U BA SAILINGS. Fine Ships. Splendid Cuisine. Matanzas, Havana, Cardenas, Sagua, Nuevitas, Gthara, Baracoa and other North Shore ports. MU: SON'S STEAMSHIP LINE, 27 William St., N.Y. RAYMOND & WHITCOMB, 25 Union Square, N.Y. eclS-w.f,m,8m,12 FRENCH LINE. Compagnie Generale Transatlantique DIRECT LINE TO HAVRE—PAKIS (France). Salling every ‘Thureday at 10 a.m. From Pier No. 42. North River, foot Motion St. L'Aguitaine.....April 12 La Bretagne.....May 3 Le -Aptll 19 La Champagne: ::May 10 La To -April 26 La Gascogue....-May 17 ‘Accommodations ‘reserved in the Grands Hotels @a Trocadero during the Puri Exposition. Geveral Agency for United States and Canada, 32 Broadway, New York. G. W. MOSS, 1827 F ST. N.W. fel-6m.17 American Line. FAST EXPRESS SERVICE NEW YORK—SOUTHAMPTON—LONDON. CALLING WESTBOCAD AT CHERBOURG. Sailing Wednesdays at 10 A.M. Bt. Paul....-April 25 | St. Pa: -May 16 May 2 | Bt Louts,<2/ May 23 New York... Mey 30 ‘May Red Star Line. NEW YORK—ANTWERP—PALIS. . Every Wednesday at 12 poop. Westernland..april 18 | Noordiand Kensington. . April 25 | Calli at Routhampton. INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY, PPbliadelgiis Ais ‘08 S07 Wal gine WASHINGTON OFTICE. 1300. 'F 1906 F st. Fo DSi ‘Agent, at Senders & Stayinan's, SPRING RESORTS. BANKRUPTOY NOTICE—TO THE CREDITORS of Michael Hennessy of the District of Columbii a bankrupt. Take notice that the above-nam bankrupt, on the 3d day of April, 1900, applied to the Justice holding a court of bankruptcy, in and for the District of Columbia, for a full discharge from all debts provable against his estate under the bankruptcy law, legal exemptions excepted; and that a hearing has been ‘orderes upon the same on the i8th day of April, 1900, at 10 o'clock a.m., be- fore said court, at Washington, D. C., when and where all parties in Interest way be heard as to the merits of the application. G. H. ARMES, Ref- eree in Bankruptey. it FILED APRIL 3, 1900. J. R. YOUNG, CLERK.— In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.— Albanus 8. T. Jobnsou et al., complainants, ¥s. Washington Danenbower, trusice, et al., defend- ante. In Equity. No. 21127. Doc. 48.—Gn motion of the complainants, by Messrs. Andrews & An- drews, their solicitors, it 1s, this 3d day of April, 1900, ‘ordered that the defendants, William W: Lelbert, W. H. Crawford, Matilda C. Reading, Florida’ H. Jobuson and James C. Johnson, cause thelr appearance to be entered herein on or’ before the first rule day occurring forty days after this date; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided that a copy of this order be published once a week for three succes- sive weeks before said rule day in the Washington Law Reporter and tn The Evening ‘The ob- ject of this sult is the partition t le of sub- lots numbered 43, 44, 45, 52 and 55, and part of original lot 19, all in’ square numbered 252, in the city of Wasbington, District of Columbia, ‘and for an accounting and recelverahip. By the court: A. B. HAGNER, Justice. A true copy—Tert: J. Re , Clerk. By it. J. MEIGS, Jr. Assistant aps-law3w . MN. DOC. 26. THIS IS TO GIVE ‘That the subscriber, of the state of New has obtained from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a special term for Orphans’ Court business, letters testamentary on the personal estate of Laura Benet, late of the District of Columbia, deceased; all persons having claims ngainst the said deceased are hereby warn- it the same, with the vouchers thereof, riber on or before the TWENTY-SEC- ‘T; they may other- law be excluded from benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 22d day of March, JAMES WALKER BENET, Cap- tain, Ordu Department, U. S. A., Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, N.Y. mh28. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia, holding a mpecial term for Orphans” Court business. In re estate of John Shanahan, de ceased. No, 0387. Administration Docket 26.—Ap- plication having been made to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a special term for Orphans’ Court business, for probate of the last will and testament and for letters testament- ary on said estate, by Margaret Shanahan, the widow of said deceased, and executrix named in his will, it ts ordered this 27th day of March, 1900, that notice fs hereby given to Mars Sullivan, Joba Lawlor, Bartholomew Lawlor, Johanna Murpby, Margaret O'Conner, Daniel Shea, Daniel Lawlor and John Scanlen, and to all others concerned, to appear in sald court on MONDAY. THE THIR- TIBTH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1900, AT ONB O'CLOCK P.M, to show cause why such applica- tion should not be granted. This notice shall be published in the Washington Law Reporter and ‘The Evening Star once in each of three auccessive weeks before the return day therein mentioned— the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. By the court: CHAS. C. COLE, Justice. Attest: LOUIS A. DENT, Reg- ister of Wills. JAS. 8. EDWARDS, Attorney for Applicant. mh28 law,3t HOTELS. The CAIRO HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D. ©. Fosrteen-story steel-frame fireproof building. Private dining roms and banquet ball. fe8-1ott OUT-OF-TOWN. HOTEL. VICTORIA, EUROPEAN PLAN, 5th Avenue, 27th Street and Broadway. All that 1s left of the famous Hotel Victoria is the walls. The hovse during the past year has been entirely rebuilt, remodeled and refurnished at a cost of over Four Hundred Thousand Dollars. It is equipped with every known device for the conventence, comfort and safety of its guests. Its interior is fitted with the newest and most approved furnishings, The Standard of Excellence ts what will be found in the New Hotel Victoria. The Hotel Will Be Opened for the Reception of Guests Saturday, April 14. ap9-6t,50 F. T. WALTON, Proprietor. Hotel Earlington Absolutely Fireproof. FORMERLY THE GERLACH. 27TH ST., WEST, NEAR BROADWAY. Centrally located in amusement and shopping dis- trict, New York city. European Plan. Completely remodeled and refurnished at an ex- Penditure of $150,000. Restaurants and Palm Room open until 1 a.m. Table d'Hote Dinner, 6 to 8. Music in Palm Room dafly and evenings. Tariff of Rates. Single rooms, $1.50 and $2, detached bath. Dou- ble rooms, $3, detached bath. Double rooms, pri- Yate bath—one person, $3; two, $4. Suites of parlor, bed room and bath. $4, $5, $6, $8. ‘$6 and $10. Parlor, two bed rooms and bath, E. M. Earle & Son, 80 years connected with Earle’s Hotel, New York. o ° 1 RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NEW YORK, ‘The American Cure and Pleasure Resort, Hotel Earlington and St. James Hotel Open June to October. o © mb31-26t.50 THE WEEMS STEAMBUAT CO, POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE. SLEAMER POTOMAO. On and after Sunday, December 26, 1800, the steamer Potomac will leave 7th street wharf e Thursday at 4 p.m. for Baltimore and river {and ii river freight must be prevela. Baltirore fre! eee trictly first Accommodations for passengers strictly first-class, STEPHENSON & BEG Apts. Telepbone 745. 12,t¢ z. 8. IDALL’S POTOMAC RIVER LINE. Steamer HATRY RANDALL will leave River View wharf Sundays, Tuesdays and Thu: at 7 a.m., landing at Colonial Beach, Cha int end ali wharves as far down as Lowel Retui va encare and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and on 3 about 3:20 p.m. UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTB, WASHINGTON, D. C.. TO GLYMONT, MD., and intermediate landin, Bp Bes be een le , 9:80 a.m. ng al 2, caevenaee accommodations frat-clans, Freight re: ceived until the hour of sailf £. 8. RANDALI, a letor and Manager. EO. O. Wie Mt REARDON. ‘Agent, Alerandria, wos e226 STEAMER WAKEFIELD, FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS. Proj CARPINTER, General Agent. Wasbio, Leaves Washington, D. C. (7th st. Ferry Wharf), rermedia’ ang 7 for inte ite landings to Co- Neen qj eh, Bushwood. Rock Pt., Colton’s Nom- int ‘bell's, Leonardtown, Btone’s, Howard ‘and Cobrum’ Wednesdays, 7 for intermediate landings to Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton’ Leonardtown, Abell's, Nomini Creek, “Coan and Yeocomico rivera. Saturday, 7 a.m., for intermediate landings te Colonial ch, Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton's, Creex. Bee echedule in effect A: 21, 1899, _G. W. RIDLEY. General Manager. —eule iste eS ATTORNEYS. CAMPBELL CARRINGTON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Webster Law building, 505 D st. aw., Washing ton, D. C. Residence. No. 3 Mount Vernon Flats, New York ave. and 9th st. n.w. eeld a MEDICAL. Dr. Reed, Specialist, Treats successfully Catarrh, Kidne; ach Troubles, etc. CURES special gut the une of mercury, etc, 1, 3 to G 10 to 12. Free do 12TH BT. N.W. and Stom- "ases with- Office hours, 10 to CONSULTATION mhi8-8tf Dr. Leatherman, The Atlantic City Office of‘The Even- ing Star ts located at: 1300-18 Atlantic avenue, where any fnforsiation c cerning advertising, etc., can be ob- tained. The rates are the same as charged at the Home Office. ATLANTIC CITY, WN. J. HOTEL TARLTON, Atlantic City, N. J. Directly om the beach. In the most fashiouable part of the city. Guests will find all modern conveniences. Bew's fa- mous hot and cold sea baths attached. TARLTON Hi co., ap11-26t,.8 BL YLEY, Mgr. Hotel Traymoré, onthe Beach. Extensively enlai and tm: Over 50 private bathe; new dining neom, ineloged In glass, rectly facing the ocean, and on the Atlantic for decoration. and elegance; ex- ghange and eun parlors doubled in size. Capacity, D. 8. WHITE. Jr., Owner and Prop’. mb18-78t-10 THE SAVOY, ATLANTIC GITY, N. J. A new modern hotel, directly facing the ocean. Hot and cold sea water baths, Elevator to street. Special Easter rates. - ADAMS & MYERS, EDWARD KNIGHT CAKE, Mgr. Owners. apl0-26t,8 EASTER ATTRACTIONS AT HOTEL DE VILLE, Atlantic City. Elaborate dinner. Unique menu amid floral decorations. Music by the renowned Bohemian Serenaders. Fourth annual Promenade Ball Easter Monday night. April Write for rooms now and illustrated booklet. HOTEL DE VILLE. M. W. TRUITT. CLARENDON, beach. Now open. Steam heat; fe9-78t-8 Virginin ave. net sun parlor. ‘Special spring rates. mb31-78t-4 ‘M.D. NEIMAN. Virginia ATLAD Atlantic oT at 3. Fifth year. 350 beautiful rooms, en ‘suite and single; many with bath. $2.50 per day. $12.50, $15 per week. “'Bookle! apr-51t-10 CHARLES E. COPE. HOTEL (GLADSTONE, DIRECTLY ON THE ocean front, in Chelsea, Atlantic City’s most select section. Capacity, 250. Steam heated; elevator; sun parlor; private haths. Specially re- duced rates for April and May. Write for booklet, : fe19-78t-7 STONE & COLLINS. HOTEL STANLEY, South Carolina ave. near beach. Capacity, Steam heat. 300. <Exery, modern appointment, First- fal rates for April and May. ee Fv. upton. OGEAN QUEEN HOTEL, a Ocean end ‘Tennessee avente. | ‘pacity, 200. Special spring terms. Booklet. ape-26t-4 JONES & PEC. HOTEL RUDOLF. ‘The moat “modern hotel on the beach front; ca- pacity, 600; now open; located in aristocratic cot- tage section: rooms with hot ard cold sea and fresh water bathe attached; orchestra and dancing; American and European plans. Write for booklets and Cn spring rates. CHAS, R. MYERS. ap5-52t,10 HOTEL ESMOND, Ocean end New York ave. Steam heat; elevator; every convenience. Special rates to June 1. ap4-26t-4 F. P. PEALE. THE VERMONT, meee 80 Pe rt Vermont av popular house, dining room Rates the lowest consistent I. G, KENDRICK. HOTEL ATGLEN, Michigan ave. near Beach. Steam heat; electric bells. to §12 per week. J. E.’REED. mbS1-524 LARENDO! Nirginia ave. neag Beach. ow “open. Steam eat; sun parlor. 5] rates. mbgi- Tatra pee SPIE Mf D_ NEIMAN. THE WETHERILL, KENTUCKY AVE. AND Beach. Homelike; capacity, 200; pleasant rooms; excellent table; spring rate, $1.50 dally; $8 to §10 week); prnite fur booklet. Mrs, H. Y. MO’ s T BURN. BLEAK HOUSE. Strictly Buropean Modern, Absolute! fireproof. oey Xpireetly on Ocean Frome. ; ‘The hotel ‘par excellence" for Washingtonians, 40 private baths. Capacity, 400. Luxuriously pointed. Booklet mailed. GEO. H. CORYELL. mb8-52t-10 CHESTER INN, New York ave. near beseb. Elevator, sun parlor. 0) all the year. 00 Der day. Special weekly Taten. D. Sioa: Ja2-104t-5 THE SCARBOROUGH, Beach Front and Maryland ave. Select. Quiet. Refined. Every modern convenience of a first-class hotel. Write for HMlustrated Booklet and terms. mb80-7tf ALFRED WYMAN. HOTEL RALEIGH, St. Charles Place and the Beach. Capacity, 200. Ever intment and con- venience. ' Elevator, m heat, electric light, suites of rooms with bat! Special rate for June and September. ’Bue will meet all trains. OPEN ALL THE YEAR. _™h30-Lote, JOHN B, SCOTT, Proprietor. The Lawrence. Maryland ave. Entirely new. One minute from Beach, K. L. ROBBINS, M. L, LAWRENCE. NEW SEASIDE HOUSE. Ocean end Penna. ave.; rebuilt and refurnished throughout. lL ys hot and cold sea and fresh water baths; rooms en suit 4 single; sun parlors; complece heating,electric lighting and sani- tary ayatems; goif Hnks. CHARLES EVANS & SON. mh20- HOTEL KENDERTON, Ocean end Tennessee ave. $1.50 and $2 daily; to $12.60 weekly. Mra J. BO REALL of Toga mh24-104t-4 The Albemarle, Virginia ave. near Beach. Extensively enlarged; new throughont. comfort and convenience. Home- Uke. cheerful anc Mberally conducted. Steam heated. Sunny rooms, single and en suite, many with bath. Elevator to street. cious san ‘parlors. Capaci $20, $12 and $15 weekly; ‘Booklet mulled. J. P. COPH, 850. Spring rate. to $3 dally sOreseetrs. £e26-52t Holmhurst, Qn Atlantic City’s most fasblonal: cone, Penna., near beach. Open throughout year. Modern and homslike. Write for bou.et and tates. HENRY DARNELL. jn 22-78t,6 HOTEL ST. CHARLES, ATLANTIO CITY, N. J. On the beach. Finest on the coast. Hot sea water in all baths. Booklet. James B. Reill fe22-52t-10 Hotel Richmond, Kentucky ave.. 80 yards trom beach. Now open for the reception of guests. Steam heat, elevator, Pr. an Rarlor. | Bpecial rates, 3. D. ‘PEASE. THE CHALFONTE, On the Beach. Berkshire Inn. Virginia ave., 16) yards Beact’ and New Steel Fier. Atte: Undergoing ex e improvements and alterations since last season, this elegant modern hotel Is uow offcring to those-desiring excellent ac- commodations, w th evory convenience, including elevator to street level, steam heat throughout, large, leasant szooms, suite, baths, liberally managed, u ‘DUCED RATES UNTIL JULY 1, $8 TO $12 WEEKLY. Ww; let showing hotel, &c. (aha a6e-10) ee eo FRANK eorE = ned 8 TE EV ARD, Bore tits tebeones z a. RAUFFENBART, hotel New England, Ocean end South Carolina ave.,100 feet from beach. WILL REOPEN APRIL 28. Entirely rebuilt and enlarged to @ cal 400. | Newly furnished throughout and with every modern equipment. Elevator to street. Steam bested: ia einale/iocy enyoeitey mite) bate: pecial rates for spring scasow. Write for booklet. mb19-26t-10 MS BRYAN & WILLIAMS. THE ORIENTAL, pirsctiv Aes a ocens in front at Nerns a) ed Elevator and cree wegen laxity aod ap. eee rite for 9 spring rates and mb19-26t-7 = 9," ca. city of =e specialist in the care of all eet = omen, _ Consals Removed to Kentu realign, 4c. “edd wine "thasel'ms State” | Bowne Beller a oe mb15-26t,4 ACCOUNTANTS. nena TEL BERKELEY, ave. corridor leads walk ps ascomtant and Ander, Sit mesera ch t sun Derorg.Gaoacley four ‘bundred. Bape NO Washingien tgst gatgrrast Dotaing. | Suaceh spring rates. Wilts fa; Higetaied okie SPRING RESORTS. ATLANTIO CITY. N. J. LA FONTAINE ‘J att the pear a, cige” tesa HOTEL BELMONT. ‘Open al! ir. Ocean end Virginia ave. Built ths ick. Absolutely fireproof, rent sig, ge tee ag ed and n auite with bath. Booklet Uaa7- 1) BS WATSON. HOTEL PIERREPONT. Booker teinsaee “Baas ‘BROS The Runnymede, S257cx* ava. Deat. Sun parlor. Send for teT-78t4 MeILWAIN. THE WILTSHIRE. Virginta avenue and Beach. First-class and@ mod- ern in every detail. Waite for terms. 8. |OEBU! Formerly Comfort, Rakoen of Hygeta, Old Point THE IROQUOIS, Ocean end Sonth Carolina -ave., 100 feet from boardwalk; ncvt rnd modern; capacity, 400; steam Beat; rooms sligle and en suite with bath Vator; sun parlors; culsine and service the best. Bpecial a ts 1; 15, 17.60 3 #50 Gail. American’ plan’ Write tor pooklet, aches meet trains. fel2-78t-10 Ww. ¥. sHAW. Hotel Morton. Open the entire year. One of the best equipped hotels; steam heat: ele- vator to all floors; hot spd cold baths; fine tabl sun parlor; sea view: Ocean end of Virginia ave. Mrs. N. R. HAINES, Owner and Proprieter. Jal7-w&s-6m-14 LITTLE BRIGHTON HOTEL, OCHAN END SOUTH Carolina ave.—Ameri-en and European plans; res- taurant and buffet attached; full ocean iew? steam heat; open all year. S.'A. SC! . se nets Pe all year. A. SCH WEISFORT. The Anchorage pire Sree, nea Bt heat. Sur tlor. weekly, mbi-para Sue erier 85 ts, Onis. KENTUCKY AVE.. Avoca Hotel, ,Z°St0ex SE. Conveniences. ll the year. telorsea Oe M. & J. CARR. HADDON HALL, ATLANTIO CITY'S MOST POPULAR HOTEL. OPEN THROUGHOUT THB YEAR. Modern and complete. Hot and cold sea water baths, Golf Links, etc. Booklet mailed. eci8-tt LEEDS & LIPPINOOTT. EENILWORTH INN, Kentucky ave. and beach. Enlarged. Improved throughout. Steam heated. Elevator to Bon parlor. Write for Booklet. oa trains. (fe12-117t-B) T. K. ROB HOTEL LURAY. Golf all the year. Porches joined to Boardwalk. Bun Parlor overlooking Beach. Sea and Fresh Private Baths. ee7-l0tt JOSIAH WHITE & BOK. IN THE MOUNTAINS. THE BUENA VISTA SPRING HOTEL (BLUB Ridge mountains, Westen Md. R. R..) will open in June under the mazagement of Mr. Geo. A. Mills, jr. Thera are several new and modern cottages ‘adjoining the hotel for rent. Address Mr. GHO. A. MILIS, jr. Mgr., 1421 F st@et nw. apl0-tf,8 ‘Washington, D. ©. FQR RENT—AT MONTEREY, BLUE MOUNTAINS, completely furnished cottage, within five minutes walk of ‘The Inn.” For particulars Mrs. KEIM, i12 N. Howard st., Baltimore, Md. ap7-s,m,W-3t®, 4 FOR | RENT_BLUE ation; la: nd Garey “rhomen: fee. J. Baito., RIDGE SUMMIT, NEAR beautiful residence, late J. A ‘bate, ae renee ra s ty ‘Md. mb28-w, MISCELLANEOUS. FOR RENT OR RALE-SUMMER HOTEL RE- sort, Strasburg, Va. Address or apply J. @. HOPKINS, Strasburg, Va. apll-et* FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE WASHINGTON, D.0., POST OFFICE NOTIOR. Should be reud daily, as changes may occur at any time. FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports of sailing dafly, ard the schedules of closings are ar- ranged on the presumption of their uninterrupted overland transit. For the week ending April 14, 1900, the last connecting closes will he mate from this office as follows: WEDNESDAY: (ehAt D3 EM bs FR. EDN —(c) At 0:15 P.M. for FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, ITALY. SPAIN, PORTUGAL, TURKEY, EGYPT and BRITISH INDIA, per 6.8, L'Aquitaine*, trom New York, via Havre. fail LAguftaine."” Ce) At 1108 PAL. for PERO ns J Aquitaine."’ (c) At a .M. for 7RO} rr Raiser Friedrich*,. from New York vie Pe, mouth, Cherbourg and Hamburg. FRIDAY—(c) At 11:05 P.M. for NETHERLANDS direct, per 8.8. Maasdam, from New York, via Rot- terdam. Mail’ must be ‘directed “Per ais Maas- dam." ic) At 11:08 P.M. for ITALY, per 8.8. Werra. from New York, via Naples. Mall must be Werra."” (c) At 11:05 P.M. for + per .8. Island, from New York, Mall raust be directed “Per s. (c) At 11:05 P.M. for EUROPE, per s: trom New York, via Queenstown. ‘PRINTED MATTER, ' ETC.—German steamers sailing from New York’ on Tuesdays take printed matter. ete. for Germany and specially addressed printed matier, etc., for other parts of Burope, American and White Star steamers sailing from New York on Wednesdays, German and french steamers from New York on’ Thursdays and Ounard ané German steamers from New York on Saturdays take printed matter, etc., for all countries for which they are advertised to carry malls. MAILS FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA, WEST INDIES, ETC. WEDNFSDAY—(f) At 10:20° A.M. for NASSAU. P., per steamer from Miami. Fla. (ec) At 11:06 'M. "tor the PROVINCE OF SANTIAGO, CUBA, per 3.4. Santiago de Cuba, from New York. THURSDAY—(b) At 2:30 P.M. for JAMAICA, per Admiral Schley. from Hoston RIDAY—(b) At 7:15 P.M. for BRAZIL, per Handel, from New York, via Pernambuco and Hierde Janeiro. Mall for NORTH BRAZIL must be directed “Per Handel.”” (c)At 11:05 P.M.for MARTINIQUE, GUADELOUPE, BARBADOS and DEMERARA. per rom New York. (6) At 11:05 Poa. MAS, CROIX. LEEWARD WARD ISL, .* (c) At 11:05 P.M. for FORTUNE I8LA\ JAMAICA, SAVANILLA, OARTHAGENA GREYTOWN. per 3.8. Altai, from New York. Mail for COSTA RICA murt be’ Girected “Per gs. Al- He doe at 08 BM. for NUBVITAS, ‘oigama, BARAOGOA and PUBRTO PADRE, per ‘Lauen- burg, from New York. PLATA SATURDAY—(d) At 6:20 A.M. for La COUNTRIES, per #.8. Riverton, from New York. (f) At 10:30 A.M. for NASSAU, -P., per steamer from Miam!, Fla. BUNDAY—(b) Al 12:00 M. for ST. PIERRE-MI- QUELON, per steamer from Halifax. Mails for NEWFOUNDLAND, by rail to North Sydney and thence via steamer, cl bere daily, except Sunday. at 12:00 M., and on Sundays only a¢ 11 -M. (ad) ¢ Mails for MIQUELON. by rall to Boston and {ence via steamer, close here daily at 3:18 CUBA MAILS close here via Port Tampa, Fia.. Wednesdays, Fridays aud Sundays at 2:20PM. (i Vie Miami, Fla., Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 A.M. (f) Mailx for MEXICO overland, unless specially ad- Gressed for dispatch by steamers sailing from New York, (clove here daily at 10:80 A.M. and 10:60 Mails for COSTA RICA, BELIZE, PUERTO OOR- TEZ and GUATEMALA, by rail to New Orleans and thence via steamer. close here daily at 10:00 P.M., the connecting closes for which San- days ‘and Tuesdays for COSTA RICA and for RELIZB, PUERTO CORTEZ and GUATS. MALA. (c) TRANSPACIFIC MAILS. Maile for CHINA*, JAPAN, HAWAII and PHIL- IPPINE ISLANDBt, via San’ Francisco, close here daily at 6:35 P.M. up to April 12, inclusive, for ispateh per s.8. Dorie. (0) Mails for AUSTRALIA (except West Australia), EW ZEALAND. HAWAII and SAMOAN ISL- DS, via San Franeisco, close here daily at 6:35 P.M. up to April 14, inclusive, for dispatch per s. Moana. (0) Malls for CHINA*, JAPAN and aliesag a! | ISLANDSt, vin Tacoma, close here daily at 6: P.M. up to April 19, for dispatch per Good- win. (0) Maile for CHINA*, JAPAN and PHILIPPINE ISLANDS?, via Seattle, close here daily at 6:35 BM. up to April 19, for dispatch per s.6. Riojun tered letters must be directed ‘‘Via (0) ‘Mails for CHINA*, JAPAN, HAWAII and PHIL- IPPINE ISLANDS?, via San’ Francisco, close here dafly at 6:35 P.M. up to April 20, inclusive, for dispatch per s.s. Nippon Maru. (0) Malls for HAWATI, via San Francisco, close bere daily at 6:85 P.M. up to April 27, inclusive, for dispateb per s.s. Australia. (0) ails for AUSTRALIA (except West Australia. which goes via Europe. and New Zealand. which goes via San Francisco), HAWAII and FIJI Ist- ANDS, via Vancouver. close bere daily at 6:35 up to April 28, inclusive, for dispatch per Miowera. (0) x ‘Mails for COCHIN CHINA are forwarded to New York for connection with European steamers. tPHILIPPINE ISLANDS (military mail), di itched to San Francisco at all closes for that of- ce, to connect with government transports, the sailings of which are irregular. (b) Registered mails close at 1:00 P.M. same OU) Registered malls close at 8:00 P.M. same id) Registered mails clove at 5:00 A.M, same or Registered mails close at 1:00 P.M. previous Sel Hosistered mafis close at 1:00 P.M. previous OF) Registered mails close at 12:00 P-M. previous 48%) Regtetered mails close at 8:00 P.M. previous S83) Registered malls close at 6:00 P.M. previous ‘apt JOHN A. MERRITT. Postmaster. <= Thousands of situations have been ob- tained through the want columns of The THE WOMAN'S COLLEGE BALTIMORE M. E. CONFERENCE FOUNDS A $50,000 PROFESSORSHIP. Two-Thirds of Endowment Pledged Today—Other Features of the Annual Gathering. At the session this morning of the Bal- timore M. E. conference, after devotional services were concluded, the relations of supernumerary preachers were considered. J. F. F. Gray was changed to effective, and the following were fixed in relationship as supernumerary preachers: S. A. Wilson, E. E. Shipley, G. G. Markham, L. M. Gardner, Henry Baker, C. H. Mytinger, J. B. Hall, J. R. Schultz, 8. 8. Wilson, O. A. Brown, J. 8. Burton and W. A. Carroll. A motion was carried to instruct all mem- bers who live outside the conference bounds to comply with the discipline of the con- ference. It was resolved to continue on trial the following probationers: Vernon N. Ridgeley, Fletcher G. Watson, George F. Styles, Ar- thur E. Slagle and U. 8. Wright. Norman R. Smith's relation was discontinued on account of ill-health at his own request. Colored People Advancing. Rev. L. T. Townsend, president of the Freedman’s Afd and Southern Educational Society, gave a brief but entertaining glimpse of the improved and improving condition of the colored people of the south in both a material and spiritual sense. Professorship Provided For. After the qualifications of a number of probationers had been satisfactorily report- ed, the committee on the twentieth century thank offering, through the president of the college, Dr. Goucher, recommended that Baltimore conference pledge itself to con- tribute or secure the sum of $50,000 to en- dow a professorship of English literature in the Woman's College of Baltimore, to be known as the conference memorial pro- fessorship. After the venerable Dr. De Shields had strongly urged the adoption of the report, and an immediate contribution from every member of the conference, Dr. Goucker created enthusiasm by announcing that he would give the last $10,000 of the amount. Then Dr. C. W. Baldwin said he would raise the first $500. Immediately members began to vie with each other to pledas. $500, Rev. Lucien E. Clark following r. Williams, and he being succeeded by Revs. Hubbard, Heisse, L. B. Wilson, S. A. Wileon, Slarrow, F. M. Bristol, Hugh John- ston and W. R. Stricklen. $30,000 Promined., Bishop Bowman interrupted the subserip- tions to add a vigorous appeal to the con- ference to raise the entire $50,000 at once. Other $500 pledges were then received from Drs. H. I. France, Guthrie, Widerman, Richardson, Stitt and H. R. Naylor. A pledge of $1,000 was made by Dr. Wright. A committee was appointed to go through the church and take subscriptions. When this had been concluded it was found that, besides Dr. Goucher’s final $10,000, the sum of $20,015 had been pledged from 100 sub- scribers, who aleo undertook to pay 10 per cent at intervals on each sum subscribed until all is paid in. ‘The greater part of the morning was de- voted to this work, the exercises closing with the singing of the doxology. The reso- lution was then unanimously adopted. Owing to the time consumed in disposing of the Woman's College business the ap- pointments which it was expected Bishop Bowman would announce were postponed until later. The report of the board of deaconesses was submitted and showed an enlarged field of usefulness and declared the work being done was a blessing. Greeted With Groans. Admiral Dewey's name was greeted with groans at last night’s session. Rev. Chas. Jones, in attempting to introduce a resolu- tion from Rock River conference, said: “The hero of Manila said——." He got no further, groans coming from nearly all the ministers. He was nonplused for a mo- ment, but proceeded again, when a voice shouted: “You mean his wife ia” A burst of laughter and applause greeted this sally. The resolution was lost. The evening was largely devoted to a lively debate over a resolution introduced during the afternoon, seeking to give pre- siding elders greater power by conferring upon them disciplinary powers in the cabi- net in determining appointments. It was lost, finally, by a vote of 91 to 55. A resolution favoring the election of pre- Siding elders by the conference was adopted by a vote of 118 to 22. Votes of thanks were extended to Rev. Wm. Livingston Bruen for his gifts of Faith Chapel, beyond Anacostia, and Wil- son Memorial Church, and to Rev. D. B. Groff for his expressed intention to erect a church as @ memorial. Afternoon B: The initial afternogn ses ference was held yesterday. were unanimously adopted prohibiting trav- eling and local ministers unassigned from preaching in any district without permis- sion of the presiding elder, and to provide for the election of conference officers at the ending instead of the beginning of the conference. After a long discussion the report of the committee on the book depository and the Baltimore Methodist was committed for alterations. The report of the committee on education- al institutions was very satisfactory, and gratifying figures were shown from the Wo- man’s College, Dickinson Coilege and other inetitutions. The committee recommended and the conference approved the following visiting committees: Woman's College. E._ Guthrie. Brown, J. F. Hetsse, R. M. Moore Frank Porter, Dickinson College—H. 8S. France, J. C. Nicholson and T. M. Wes Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Havenner and W. W. Barnes. Pennington Seminary—James P. Wilson and W. C. Babcock. Morgan College—J. Si. C. Neal, E. L. Wat- son, Hugh Johnston and L. T. Widerman. Boston University School of Theology—W. L. McDowell, A. Bielaski and W. W. Van Aredale. Drew Seminary—George W. Miller and J. P. Wright. The Year's Statistics. Statistical Secretary E. T. Mowbray made @ report on the condition of the church. The figures were as follows: Full membership, 44,846; decrease, 349; probationers, 4,138; in- crease, 792; local preachers, 131; Sunday schools, 413; officers and teachers, 7,34: scholars, 58,540; decrease, 967; conversions. 2,651; decrease, 699; children baptized. 285. There are 417 churches valued at $3,624,875, 184 parsonages valued at $496,625. The pres- ent indebtedness is $310,164, a decrease of $40,042. Memorials Joei and —Frank ——.—__ CRUELTY ALLEGED. Farmer in Court Charged With Maim- ing a Fowl. Samuel Cockrell, a resident of the count whose home is on the Blair road, was de- fendant in the Police Court today on a charge of cruelty to a fowl. Crippling a chicken belonging to Mrs. Lena Nelligan, a neighbor, was alleged. ‘The defendant ani his father have a farm near Lamond’s sta- tion, and claim the neighbors’ chickens have ‘done considerable damage to their crops. ‘The owners of the chickens have been warned many times, it was stated in court, but the warnings were not heeded. Recently Mr. Cockrell shot a chicken be- longing to Mre. Nelligan. The fowl thrown in the road, where it was picked up and taken home by ite owner. Death re- sulted more than twenty-four hours later. Several neighbors were in court to tell of the shooting of the fowl. Judge Scott said he realized how great the provocation was, and asked Mr. Cockrell why he did not cut o fithe chicken’s head after he did the shootiag. His answer was that Mrs. Nelligan picked up the fowl and if there was any cruelty it was, he thought, on her part. The judge said ft is the duty of owners of fowls to keep them on their own premises. In consideratien of the provocation the court imposed a fine of $1, which was paid. —_=>—_ Police Force Eligibies. ‘Twenty-seven applicants for positions on the police force were examined yesterday. Only six of them were able to pass the physical examination. Two of the fortunate ones were colored. TO BE MADE PARTY ISSUE QUESTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL CON« VENTION IN VERGINIA. Office Holders az a Rule Will Oppow the Measure—W Involved. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star, RICHMOND, Va., April 10, 1900 The question that is attracting the most attention in Virginia politics now fs the Proposed constitutional convention. Few of the democratic leaders have committed themselves. Senators Daniel and Martin, most of the representatives and Governor Tyler have not spoken. The caucus of the democratic members of the general assembly decided to make this a party issue. The bill providing for submitting to the voters on the fourth Wed- nesday In next May the question of calling a convention to amend the constitution Passed the legislature by a strict party vote, but the caucus, of course, has no right to bind the voter Tt was due largely to the fact that the vote is to be taken upon this proposition that the state democratic convention was called to meet as early as May 3. It will semble in Norfolk. This body is ex- pected to decide whether or not the consti- tutional convention shall be made a party ixsue. It ts apparent already that it wiil indorse the action of the Gemocratic caucus A dozen or more counties have already elected delegates, and the mort of them have approved of the ccnvention scheme. The others have remained silent. Next Legisiature to Arrange Deta Should the people in May vote to order the convention, the legislature, {t seems now, will not be called to meet in extra ses- sion to make arrangemente for holding !t. It is generally thought that it woul/ unwise and impolitic to deal with jhe de- talls of the convention in a presidential election year. It t= very Mkely that it will be left to the general assembly to be <leeted next year to provide for the holding of the convention, that is, the fixing of the time, place of meeting and tae apportionment of the state for delegates. No mattcr what the action of the democrats at Norfolk may be, it is exceeding doubtful that the ecnvention will be ordered. The county and the city officials, as a rule, are working hard to defeat the movement, They have a personal interest in the mate ter. One of the arguments advanced iD favor of a change of the organic law is tha, there are too many office hoidere. It pretty well understood in advance that f! a constitutional convention is held man; of the county officials will be dispe with. There will be fewer judges, the posi- tions of sheriff and treasurer will be come bined, the state will be apportioned intd districts and instead of there being a com- monwealth’s attorney for every counmzy ab® city one will be elected in each district. All of this being well understood im advance many officials who fear they will be legis lated out of office are actively at work In fighting the convention scheme. Argument for the Convention. The principal argument advanced in f vor of the convention is that the organia law should be so changed as to restrict suffrage. There is no concealment of th fact that in some parts of the state ques. tionable methods have had to be resorted to in order to keep colored men from be! elected to office. A change in the constit tion, it is argued, would make these prac- tices complained of unnecessary, af a large number of negroes would be disfranchised. On the other hand. some of the democrats say that any provision that would make ap illiterate negro ineligible to vote would die+ qualify a large number of white democrats in the mountain regions of the te. The situation, to say the least, is such as to perpiex the party leaders, and there is no great surprise expressed over thel? failure to rapidly go into print in approval of the convention scheme. —_._—_. EMANCIPATION ANNIVERSARY. Perfecting Plans for the Celebration Next Monday. There was a meeting at the Mckinley Houee last night of the emancipation com- mittees of the general organization ar- ranging for the coming ce'ebration of Emancipation day anniversary, to be held in this city Monday next. James W. Poe presided and J. W. Coles served as secre- tary. The principal work wes fixing the place for the afternoon exercises, at which Senator Mason will deliver the address. After some discussion the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church was agreed on as the place for the exercises and 3:30 p.m. as the hour. A especial meeting was ordered for tomor- row (Thursday) evening. A committee of five was ordered to be appointed to have charge at the church. Prof. Jesse Lawson, master of ceremonies, stated that he had notified other speakers. The correct list of speakers for th: fter- noon includes Senator William E. Mason, Representative Geo. H. White, Senator Wm, EB. Chandler, Recorder H. P. Senator J. C. Pritchard, Judson W. 1 Representative C. A. Su‘loway, E. M lett, Lorin M. Saunders, Prof. R. H. rell, Col. A. A. Maxon and Rev. W. J ard. A regular meeting of the general sta the Ei cipation Celebration Ass« under the auspices of the Lincoln Emu hati day night, with Capt. Alexander H chief marshal, presiding. Capt Thomas, chief of staff, served as The chief marshal reported prc stated the amount necessary to be for expenses. A resolution was adopted requesting president and chairmon of the finan committee to provide him and his staff with the funds required. ——__ The District Voiunteers of 6 To the Editor of The Evening Star: On my reading of The Star Tuesday ing I was much pleased to see the art called “The Eve of Civil Strife” It 1 he me hack thirty-nine years, as no dow did my surviving comrades who read You truly give a truthful idea of the feeling then existing in this city. We who were here know the feelings, the doubts and worriments. Even in the different o nies that existed at that time and the that were forming We could not place ance on all of them, as we found soon b; experience that we had brother against brother, and even father againsi son. when the moment came to make our decision. But at the call of the government the true men stood by the colors and thelr gover ment. The other went to the enemy, their feelings and sympathies were. There were 3.500 of us who siood by the government in the hour of its need and peril, and held the capital of the nation wn- til the troops of the different state re- sponded to their country’s call. There are now probably 500 of us left, and a number of these have formed “The Survivors’ Asso- ciation of the District of Columbia Vviun- teers of 1861 to 1865" to commemoraic the mustering in of the first men in the civil war. Also to help, aid and assist one an- other in sickness and distress, and finally to see them laid away decently When death calls them. We have calls on us to help some late comrades’ widows and always f+ pleasant duty to be able to do so. ‘As the first of our companies were mus- tered in on April 10, 1861, and others be. tween that date and the 22d of April. th association has decided to hold the thirty- ninth anniversary of the muster in on April 16. J. T. FORD. Acting President D. C. Vols. Association, 1861 to 1865. Meeting. The District Woman's Suffrage Associa- tion has perfected arrangements for hold+ ing its next regular meeting in the parlors of Willard’s Hotel tomorrow evening, be- ginning at 8 o'ciock. A paper will be read by Mr. Henry Talbott on “The Water We Drink.” There will be a discussion of cer tain resolutions recommended by Mrs. Stan- ton. ——.——_ Slight Blase im Reeves’ Court. Policemen Seibert and Willingham of ‘he eighth precinct went to the house of Silas Jackson in Reeves’ court last night and extinguished a fire before the arrival of ihe fire department. The blaze was caused by the breaking of a coal oll lamp, and clothe sing valued at about $20 was destroyed. The house was not damaged.