Evening Star Newspaper, April 18, 1900, Page 8

8 THE EVENING STAR, W gE ae MckKnew’s. “Strictly reliable qualities.” Store opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. Steamer Robes and Golf Capes. For those who are planning a trip to the Paris exposition the continent a Steamer Robe is « necessity. We have a very apectal velue in beautiful Black and White Steamer Robe, with, dare CORT, BE. on none nacniacesans +85, for ladies $17.50, Very becoming Steamer Coats at.. pes A magnificent line of Golf x 5, 13.50, and misses at $5, $8, $10, $ $1 and $21. * Rainy-Day Costumes! A snperb line of Rains-day in latest spring and summer designs, at 13.50, $14, 5, $17.50, $18.50, $22.50 and $23.50. Neat. dressy Rainy-day Skirts at $6. and $10. nits. . STO ‘The Spring Jackets are selling withont adver- tising. See the qualities we offer at $5 to $20. Stylish Spring Capes, $4.50 to $50. rrew. See bargain table— fon sale tor Wm. H. McKnew,933 Pa av apIS-6od Abroad? Don't depend on doubtful foreign whiskies. Take with you CARVEL Whiskey indispensable when traveling. Ot high tonic valne In cases of sudden illness. Have always handy. Sold by all first-class establishments. BOKEL GWYNN McKENNY CO., 419 South S: Baltimore, Md. BALTIMORE PURE FOODS Only. 17 DIFFERENT VARIETIES ‘Blue Label” Soups, 10c. &: sens HERE'S nothing In your way now Vas to enjoy these delictous =< 52 with the price only 1 . see Put up by Curtice Bros. of Ho- aes N.Y. Prepared and aa vasoned In most inviting style. see 4. Stock up your pantry ae re so low. 1 H. MAGRUDER, AVE. AND M ST. ARM Genuli ‘'S CSMITHFIELL 0 1413 New York Avenue. \ Finest ries and Table Luxuries. O apis. ‘ANS’ FEI iC: ” 400. 14 pt. E ston, She. pt. Evans’ Drug Store, ¢ teri’ a v2+ F STREET. apls 16d = PAINT. - 10c. Ib. Tal. aplv-12d Water Oil, Slag fi Creesote | Germictde, Roofing, N E. B. Warren & Co NUFACTE AND WHOL! hand H sts. nw. "Ph: Be sure and see our fine display of Vehicles and Harness. Largest of stock. lowest of prices. « Jas. K. Probey, 1230 32d St. N. W. Open 7:30 to 6:30; every Thursday evening uantit ape-3m,. —— nn & & 2s Q go & A eS oS x =< 8 Se& 5 iS) ny “sm oo Py Soe Qa QH Fe > a Ar Mae 528 Over 100 different styles. Can st any shape. To wear them t# to learn bow they fit. No Corset In the world contains better value. Ask your dealer, of write 1. NEWMAN & SONS, 441 B'way, N.Y. Catalogues free on application. mbl4-w, f,w,26t,se24-m, w,f,26¢ $ 1 5 up. Tn the conduct of our bus- iness you'll find we al- w what we agree to do, at the proper time and in'a proper manner. When we say we guarantee a machine, we mean to keep ft in order for the first 5 years absolutely free of cost to the purchaser. C. Auerbach, 7 & H. apis-20d ram j Guaranteed * Machines, ra mum ame sear ge HYOMEI he Only Cure For Catarrh, Bronchitis, Consumption. The Only Remedy Permitted by Nature To enter the Bronchial Tubes and Lungs. Breathe it Ten Minutes Four Times a Day and cure Catarrh, Bronchitis and Asthma. Breathe it Ten Minutes Every Hour and cure Consumption and Pneu- . monta. Breathe it Five Minutes at any Time and cure a Cough. YOUR MONEY REFUNDED IF IT FAILS Hyomet is the only Germicide which can be inhaled, the only way possible of reaching the diseased parts. It can be used while at work, in the church, at the theater, or in the street cara. Sold by all druggists or sent by mail. Complete Outfit, $1.00. Trial Outfit, 25e. Send for five days’ treatment free. THE R. T. BOOTH CO., Ithaca, N. Y. Don’t Wait Until You Open the Windows to have your Furniture Cov- ersand Screensmade. Then’s when you WANT them to put right into use. NOW’S when you ought to attend to getting them. We'll send a competent man to take the measure- ments and give estimates free —and the work will be done by experienced workmen— so that satisfaction can be guaranteed. You'll find that we are LOWEST for these things. Standard size windows can be “screened” ready-made. Don’t forget the Wisconsin Peerless when you are ready to look into the Refrigerator question. PIDOOMS POD D 90-9 OG GEGG0 GIT SOOOIG SIDI OHO FO" HOEKE, Home's Fittings. Pa. Ave. and 8th St. PVG OPEOOLS PONG OOTY FHIGOOGHDIG G90 OGO-06 GIFT OIIOGOVIGSSOGSS Laasessor>d Py DOBBOS VIN MARIANI Mariani Wine--World Famous Tonic DOCTORS’ OPINIONS: “It in unequaled in cases of Nervous Depression, Melancholy, Brain E: haustion, Fatigue and Sleeplessness.” “Vin Mariani nourishes, strengthens sustains, refreshes.” Sold by all Druggists. stitutes. Refuse Sub- COUNTRY CLUB FORMED. Proposed as Substation of the New Washington Library. A well-attended meeting was held last evening at Takoma Hall of those interest- ed in the effort to promote a country club in that section. Several weeks ago a meeting was held and a temporary organi- zation formed, with the understanding that report of plans would be made at the meeting called for last evening. Mr. Louis P. Shoemaker, as the tempo- rary chairman last night, outlined the ob- ject of the association to be the establish- ment of a library in connection with a social and athletic club, primarily for the benefit of residents of Takoma and vicin- ity, but general enough in its character to allow the admission of all eligible residents of the District. A proposed constitution and set of by-laws were read and accepted, and favorable reports were submitted from the several committees. That upon mem- bership, through Dr. Parsons, its chair- man, informed the members that_fifty- three gentlemen, nearly all well known throughout the District, had consented to become members, and’ that this number could be easily trebled upon a proper can- vass. ‘After some discussion, participated in by Messrs. Long and Lewis, to the ad- ability of making a permanent _organi- zation at this time, Mr. Wilton J. Lam- bert stated that he considered all the re- ports most encouraging, and that the num- ber of names submitted was not only large for a beginning, but the personnel of the list was exceptionally satisfactory. He moved that a permanent organization be at once formed, which was agreed to by those present. Mr. W. G. Platt nominated Mr. Louls P. Shoemaker for permanent chairman and first president of the club. Mr. Shoemaker vas thereupon unanimously elected and proceeded to make a few remarks, thank- ing the gentlemen for their manifestation of regard. He stated that one of the prin- cipal advantages he hoped to see secured is the establishment of a substation to the gie library, and in this way making large numbers of books available to those in that section. These, he said, would be charged to the club, avoiding the necessity of making the trip to the main Nbrary. C. M. Heaton and Homer Geary ed secretary and treasurer, re- » meeting adjourned to meet at the cali of the president. —.—_—_ Hotel Arrivats, Willard—R. B. Moyer, New York; M. G. Lane, Philadelphia; George M. Bond, Hart- ford, Conn.; J. K. Whipple, Boston; J. M. Archer, Brooklyn, N. Y¥.; Roy Schwartz, New York. Riggs—D. Farrington, Boston; W. H. Towne, Worcester, Mass.; I. Sobel, Erie, Pa.; J. L. Pilgrim, London, England; G. N. Tyson, Philadelphia. Arlington—W. H. Watt, Pittsburg; F. A. Keep, Chicago: C. E. Yo Newark, N. Dr. H. M. Wells, U. R. W. H. Jarvis, Hartford, Conn.; T. Aldrich, Providence, R. 1. Normandie—B. McMillan, Tennessee; D. B. He derson: Jowa: F. H. Davis, E. D. avis, New York: Hunton, Virginia; J. C. Erb, Philadelphia. id Cochran—C. F. Johnson, J. Davis, Brook- lyn, N. Y.; J. H. Topley, Lynn, Mass.; E. P. Wilson, Cincinnat!; Amos Stetson, Bos- ton. To Cure @ Cold in One Day Take Laxative 3romo ine Tablets. All in! fs rotund tbe money if tt fails te cures ome 5 rove's signature is on each box, 25c, AFFAIRS IN SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL BAR- REN OF RESULTS, Fails to Assemble in Joint Session— Police Court Trials Develop Policy Case. Evening Star Bureau, No. 701 King st. : Bell Telephone No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 18, 1900. The special meeting of the city council which was held last evening on the call of Mayor Simpson, for the purpose of pro- viding for the appointment of a city en- gineer, ‘adjourned after some little dis- cussion without accomplishing anything. In the lower board a communication from the mayor was received, stating that the lst of eligibles for the office of city engi- neer had been exhausted. The suggestion was made that it might be advisable to in- crease the city salary attached to the office, which is now $1,500 per annum, by $200 or $300, so that the services of a thor- oughly competent engineer might be se- cured. The communication was also read in the board of aldermen. Alderman Hill introduced a_ resolution that the president of the board of alder- men, the president of common council and the chairman of the street committee at once name a board for the purpose of ex- amining applicants for the position of city engineer. The resolution was adopted by the aldermen, but in the common council action was deferred. The resolution offer- ed by Alderman Clark, requesting the mayor to contract for cleaning and fenc- ing Penny Hill cemetery, shared the same fate. Common council finally invited the alder- men into joint session, for the purpose of eiecting a superintendent of gas. Several of the aldermen, however, were opposed to going into this matter, on the ground that the question of providing for the ap- pointment of a city engineer had prece- dence. After some discussion on this point a vote was taken and the invitation was declined. When this action was re- ported to the common council both bodies adjourned. Volice Court Proceedings. Six tramps, giving their names as Wm. Henry, Wm. F. Roach, Charles Green, Michael Keys, John Wilson and Robert Casey, were arraigned before Mayor Simp- son in the police court this morning charg- ed with trespassing on the property of the Washington Southern railroad. The par- ties were gathered in last night by Officer John Roberts and Special Officer Parks. Mayor Simpson imposed a fine of $5, wi thirty days on the chain gang as the equiv- alent, In each case. In default of payment, the men were sent down. The case of Joseph Thoms, a small colored boy who was arrested last night on the same charge, was continued. It is probable that this arrest will de- velop a policy case. After the boy was locked up last night his stepfather, Henry Washington, appeared at the station house and stated that the youth had been e1 ployed by a colored man to carry policy writings to railread men. Washington stated that the man alluded to operated a shop in an old house in Braddock’s alle: near the Washington Southern railroad di pot. Officer Atkinson obtained informa- tion throwing suspicion on a certain col- ored man, but when the policeman visited the place this morning the supposed gam- bler had gone. Officer Atkinson went out after court to make further search for his man. Daughters Elect Officers. ‘The annual meeting of the Seventeenth Virginia Regiment Chapter, United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, was held last even- ing. Considerable routine business was transacted, and the election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: Mrs. William A. Smoot, pre ; Mrs. Anthony E. Smoot, first vice pr lent; Mrs. Al- bright, second vice president; Mrs. Walter cCaffrey, recording secretary; Miss Re- MeCaftr becea Powell, corresponding s Lula Smoot, treasurer, Miss F pich, registrar, and Mrs. R. torian. cretary; Miss izabeth Ap- . Powell, his- Company Chartered. In the corporation court yesterday Judge Norton granted a charter to the Southern Printers’ Supply Company, the object of which {s to y on the business of type founding, aving, etc. The capital fs fixed at w0, and the officers are ren Rernhart of Illin Lewis of Mlinois, vice pr of Baltimore, secretary ‘These officers, with A. M. I and W. H. French of Chicago, constitute the board tor: of dir named 4 Attorney John M. Johnson is agent. General Matters, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones died this morning at an early hour ct her residence, corner of Royal and Wolf street Deceased was the i who was a member several “a ‘angements will be m: M. Blackford has been elec legate from Christ Church to the Episco- pal council, which meets in Charlottesville hext month. The vestry for Christ Church also elected Wiliam A. Smoot and Henry F. Robertson, wardens: G. William f say, treasurer, and Gardner L. Boothe, reg- strar. The annual meeting of the Alexandria Kindergarten Acsociation will be held Fri- day evening in Peabody Hall. A special program of music and literature will be ren. and It is expected that Prof. Powell, ‘ i schools, son, colored, charged with be- as committed to jail today. a FEATURES, ing Insane, w SOCIAL Exercises Under Auspices of Junior Endeavor Socleties. An enjoyable social was held at the Luther Place Memorial Church yesterday afternoon by the Junior Endeavor Society of that church and the same society of Zion's Lutheran Church. Sister Keturah Smith, deaconness of the former congrega- tion, who is superintendent of both socictics, was in charge, and Earl Seldenspinner, president of Zion's society, presided during the exercises. The pastor of Memorial Church, Rey. J. G. Butler, offered the open- ing prayer, and Fred. Cromwell, president of the Memorial society, gave the address of welcome. A number of songs were sung by the juniors. In addition the following program was Piano duet, Addie and Mabel piano solo, Janie Fishback; song, Amie Lerch; piano selection, Sophie Finckel, Mr. Ralph Wells, the noted Sunday school worker of New York, gave an address. ‘The exercises were closed with prayer by Rev. A. Homrighaus, pastor of Zlon’s Church. Two months ago the superintendent dis- tributed $1.50 in nickels to the children to use in earning money. Yesterday the Memorial endeavorers made report of the amount earned and $36.46 was returned, with some nickels yet to hear from. An appropriation of $10 was voted for the mis- sion In Council Bluffs, Iowa. A number of the mothers of the children were present, the affair having been given largely to interest them in junior work. The distribution of refreshments closed the ex- ercises. —_———_ Norris and Bryan. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I was somewhat surprised at the state- ment in Tuesday evening’s Star from Mr. Clayton, a delegate to the regular demo- cratic convention recently held at the Academy of Music. Like a good many other old-time District democrats, I wished to see Mr. Norris go to the convention at the head of the District delegation. I worked for him at the primaries and was elected to the convention as a delegate. It was unfair in those who opposed the great body of Norris’ friends to say that he op- posed Bryan. They raised this false issue and lost on it. When Mr. Norris and the other delegates were elected the conven- tion indorsed Mr. Bryan. The indorsement Was unanimous. It is what Mr. Norris and his friends fully intended to do. Mr. Clay- ton had nothing whatever to do with this action. If he thinks that he was the cause of this move toward Bryan che is vastly mistaken. The convention settled the dele- gate business first, and then instructed the delegates. From the beginning of the convention Bryan’s name was on every tongue. No one delegate could stir up the enthusiasm shown for Bryan. This Bryan indorsement was spontaneous and unani- mous, FRANK FREEMAN, o- ALEXANDRIA Soreeeertepeoppesessesesesesoestee Jewelry. 200 Gold-plated Lorgnette Chains, with fancy, hum enamel heart pen- dants. new effects. Worth $1— | 4 Pte: o—. —o (Wits, PENNSYLVANIA AVE. AND 7TH ST. Only a Synopsis of the Specials. It is impossible to tell the complete story of the store’s special advantages nowada ply with the hgur almost. All we can do is to outline the more important things. And, remember, we write of them exactly as they are—exactly as you will find them. Our methods are censors of our ad- vertising. Prohibiting questionable qualities first—and exaggeration concerning them next. “An hon- est tale speeds best, being plainly told.” POPS: E Bodice Belts. Pulley Belts. in bodice. effect, made Ribbon. ot heavy double-faced Satin Here to- Others sell them for 75e. morrow— 38e. © They multi- —o o BS a a 0 a a a a a a aa a a ad We want to announce the late arrival of directly imported Parisian | Neckwear Novelties and Fans. They are more than special selections— they are spetial makings to the order of our resident representatives. Therefore absolutely exclusive. richly, 0. And Fan Novel! numerous. Sheerest of Hand-woven Linen Ties, hand- embroidered—$1.50 to $6. ties as varied as they are o ;Will Ladies Please Call in the Pillinery Parlors Tomorrow: We shall have some very natty effects to show you that will be in the nature of a surprise. lady wants to spare her “Sunday-best,” and these are designed for that wear. More elaborate than most 4 3 Silk Rnffs from $6 to $30. $ Head and Shoulder Chiffon Wraps, . trimmed with Black silk lnce—$37.80. - ce Ties, in new and delighting arrange- 4 ment—$2.50 to §20. = ° s $ ee 5 z such Hats—with the prices on the saving side. F 4 = In one lot are Hand-made Straw Hats, trimmed 3 with taffeta silk, chiffon, flowers, etc. And done Every In the other lot are Fancy Braid Hats, trimmed with dainty mull, flowers, buckles, ete.—nothing perishable, but durably and artistically embellished. Se ee te ee ee eS Be ee eS BS Seedeeteeendeateateedeeseegeeten : Youths | Suits. The average youth is more particular about the style of his | suit than his father or elder brothers. We've made our youths’ suits | accordingly — broad-shouldered coats—double-breasted vests— wide knee, narrow bottom trousers. At $7.50, $10 and $12 we show the styles you see else- where marked $10 to $16.50. | From our own factory—and sizes 18 and 19 will fit men with | 34 Or 35-inch chests. $3 Hats for $2. Plenty of hatters get $3 for our $2 grade. We control the output of two of the best factories in the coun- | try—sell them at a very close profit—and give the best hat values in the city. All the new colors and all the new shapes. SEMAN BROS COR.7W ano E THE HIGHEST GLASS MESSENGER SERVICE IS SUPPLIED BY THE Postal Telegraph-Cable Company At {ts thirty local offices or through rm { | messenger call system. Get Telegraph and Messenger Rate Cards. aplG-421r Great Reduction in Hair Goods. s++--$2.50—formerly _ $5.00 $6 00—formerly $10.50 $00 torments $5.00 50—formerl; iy $6.50 ing, ete. Hair Dyeing and Hairdressing, Stam Bleaching a svectalty. Imperial Hair Regenerator for re- storing gray hair. Natural color, $1.25. S. HELLER’S, fe2-208 720 SEVENTH ST. N.W. New Family Sewing Machine, $ 1 g* With beautiful oak woodwork and all latest af tachinents. Warranted Ten Years. Equal to any $60 machine. At Oppenheimer’s, 514 9th St. N.W. Machines repaired, $1. = with the Saks artistic touch. Worth $7.50—for Worth $5—for $ i 94.20 293. | 3 z 2 2 * ° ° ° 2 = £ 4 S Ba = $ & . . S 4 $ Tardy Deliveries of These Special $ 3 = | Glov Wash Goods } $ as OOdS : : oves ash Uc : es Cut the Prices. Offerings Must Tempt = & ‘. pas: 7 a. i 4 * They were ordered for Easter-selling b for the bora ane Enid and crue 3 % and got here yesterday. Accept them at ae Hee Hie plices nate ave to, OU) $ aliberal reduction, said the accompany- SEUSS ; = $s <. 3 ° : E y" A biz assortment of rew stripes, dots and ficures in 4 $ ing letter. So at a liberal reduction they reular, T2ige. New England Dimlites des c. £ % go on sale. 5 ean F <0 ~ = $ Zclasp AU-White Suede Gloves: perfect fit- pie Oid Howe, Re aod Gray Sis ult $ gm am Nearranted; no better Glove can be 87c. oe es Ka found for sees. we rs sor 4 2-clasp White Gee ‘Son with self and O8c pene Anderson's: aiatras te ee de 1s is = z some “with Black embroidery; fitted and war- 20c. and 22c. otherw' early is %¢ ranted fully. Worth $1.50 a pair.........-.s ° terns to ehowe from. a Cc. ¥ RA 54 & - * Bee ka & a z * = z Our Long Underwear Silence Is Broken é ~ with a bargain word. The unseasonableness of the weather has put a brake on the sellingof the lighter = % weights in Underwear. And the manufacturers have felt the stagnation most severely. Their disap- $ ¢ pointment is spoken in the inducements offered us. Four of which we have accepted—because & they admit of most extraordinary selling. 3 + Regular 19¢. grade of. Ladies" Swiss Ribbed Vests; low neck and Regular 75c. grade of Ladies’ High-neck and Long Sleeve Shirts 2 # ho sleeves;finished with White ribbon, crochet or lace; plain White, of fine Merino, Cotton and Lisle read; sw ribbed and fully ae & Pink, Blue and Black, or. stripes of Pluk. and Tish Balbriggan Vests, with high or lew neck; long or short 4 aaa ghee ek wae: titers REN ae 12lAc wiih Pants to mateh. Fine Wibbed ‘Tights: sid ie 4 @ and long sleeves, In same weight. me ° fon Suits, in Black and White, as well as small & lots of Silk Vests, In all colors. con ° . PR Regular 29¢. grade of Ladies’ Ribbed Vests, wit le e Vests of special mai & long or short sleoves; Gauze Vesta; Lace-nevk and high neck and loug & Cotton and Lisle, with Ankle and Knee-lenet ts ee ests are Pants to mateh—that will Ula yarlely Ot atples of Corset Govern.” ‘Gheted! for ot Se ee, FE & = 2 2 a < . F 4 $ i oe These Buy : 5 % Slip Covers Straw Piatti Window Shades 3 ; attings. Ww a $ Now . $ —this week, while Laid Free. sa oe s why $ % weare making this Mute” see ee you should: = % offering—to meas- of qiutterns, “new this Real Hand-made v2 $ ure and make of * 15¢. Oil Opaque Win- z % best quality Furni- - dow Shades, 5 # ture Linen, a full Ct ee aunties mounted onstrong ss $ f lard size avery: cabled. destin: i z % set of standard size Q ever sod at tis yes SPFing rollers; 38 a z 5-piece Parlor unuil now, inches wide and 2 = g Suite Covers. 25c. yards long—which $ & Regular price is 100 rolls Best Jofntless fits the average 2 & $10—but we guar- Cae ae tay anny) window. Complete - $ antee same satis- jor quality, with all fixtures. = % faction at........ 30c. Instead of 50c... £ Zo = BA s 4 a 3 a Ba 4 66 39 z The “Saks Fast Flyer” Is a Perfect Wheel. z z None of the $50 Wheels are any better. Submit a comparison to = 3 any disinterested expert. Let him examine the detailed parts, the gen- = eakeate eral construction; put the machines to any and every test. They are made for us by the best Bicycle manufacturers in the land—the all the latest improvements of fitting and finishing, changeable cones; and they are guaranteed with all the strength given any Bicycle in the world. Either Man’s or Woman’s, $21.75. Seeteoseed have including inter- Steet e Seoteet pes clnaarmadiamace dina Y oot So ete Bicycle Sundries. Bicycle Grips, worth 25c. a pair, for Pants Guards, par... Saks ‘Continucieeringing Bicycle Bet Brown Pattern Saddles. Large Foot Pumps: oe Wrenches. ..-. Coasters, per Disoue” Craphit Vug Pliers. p. Green Bleyele fiims, worth 26c. each. Bleycle Spokes, complete kerosene burl Miter Oi Pamp, with patent reflector. ($1 49 Pathlight Gas Lamp. . L§1.98 Electro Gas Lamp- oeee ADC: Solar Gas Lamp: Bicycle: and Golf Suits. costumes for wheel, or links. ’ Headquarters for all Sporting and Athletic Sundries and “Always Lowest” for all of Them. A stock that is a stock—almost an entire floor devoted to these important features. What compari- son can a showcase full of “whatnots” hold to such a vast and complete supply depot as this? Golf Goods. Spalding Morristown Golf Clubs..... - -$1.00 Spalding Golf Clubs, best quality......$1.60 Scotch Plaid Caddy Bags......2+.-2+.-$1-75 Silvertown Balls, per dozen...... wee 2 $3.75 Practice Golf Balls, per dozen.....--- $2.25 Woodley Flyers, per dozen....+++.+++-83-50 Eureka Golf Balls, per dozen $3.50 Rubber Golf Tees. In the Clothing Department the gentlemen will find a brand-new line of the latest novelties And in the Ladies’ Suit Department is a big variety of appropriate “Always lowest"? extends to these features of our Sporting Goods supplies. in Bieycle and Golf Suits. «. Saks and Company. Seenveeteteinecededetebeee detente teeta ° Photographic Supplies. Se. 5c. Photo AlbumB......+ceeseeeeeeseeeeeee Ruby Lamps. Photo Mounting Paste. Printing Frames. ... Negative Racks. Box Camera, with self-acting shutter; worth $2.50, for... $10, for. . oe ae ed a a te a as teh a he ee Be ee th ee a a ee a a a a a hae Sots MORTUARY ;, STATISTICS. Decline of 26. Per Cent in Weekly Death Rate. During the past Week there were 124 deaths in the District. Compared with the week previous there was a decline-in the mortality of over 26 per cent. Of the deced- ents 70 were white and 54 colored. The an- nual death rate was 21.88 for each 1,000 of the whole population, that for the whites being-17.72 and for the colored 31.44. The deaths from diseases of the brain and nerv- ous system, as against those of the last re- port, declined from 29 to 10, from heart af- fections from 18 to 13, and from kidney troubles from 6 to 4. Pulmonary diseases caused, in the aggregate, 46 deaths, the game number as Occurred last week, of which 21 were cases of consumption. Of the contagious class there were 2 fatal cases of typhoid fever, 1 of whooping cough and 13 of grip. Of violence there were 4 deaths. At the close of last report there were 58 cases of diphtheria in quarantine. During the week 11 new cases developed and 10 were discharged, leaving 59 cases in isola- tion in 51 premises. Of scarlet fever there were 58 cases under observation at the close of last report. During the week 19 new cases were report- ed and 11 were discharged, leaving 66 cases with warning cards in 45 premises. Of smallpox there were 5 cases in_ the hospital at the close of last report. Du: ing the week one new case occurred, mak- ing 6 cases under treatment in the hospital at the close of this report. ‘The mean weather conditions: prevalent during the week were: Temperature of the atmosphere, 45 degrees; re'ative humidity, 60, and barometer, 29.93. The rainfall was .56 of an inch, with northwesterly winds averaging eight miles per hour. The lowest point of the thermometer was 30 degrees, on the 10th, and the highest 69 degrees, on the 8th instant. = ———. Men’s Club Formed. A men’s club was organized Monday even- ing last at the Luther Place Memogial Church. Several weeks ago steps toward organization were taken and @ constitution was adopted. Monday, evening by-laws were drawn up, the constitution ratified and officers elected. The gentlemen chosen for office were: W. H. Finckel, president; L. F. Randolph, vice president; W. McK. Stowell, secretary; J. Edgar Walter, treasurer. These officers, together with the pastor, Rev. J. G. Butler, ex-officio, and two other members, Messrs. T. B. Easly and A. Heit- mueller, constitute a board of managers. A meeting will be held Tuesday, May 1, and the last meeting of the season May 21. —_>——_. Charges Desertion. Harriet B. Kline, through Padgett and Forrest, has entered suit for divorce from her husband, William J. Kline. She charges | desertion. ———_—_. Capitol Hill Branch. A Capitol Hill branch for recelving Star advertisements has been established at Dobyn’s Pharmacy, corner 2d street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Classified advertisements will be received there at regular rates. PIANOS AND ORGAN ELLIS’ MUSIC STORE, Oldest In the city. CHICKERING & S, ? HALLO? & DAVE MePHAIL, M Aq “JOHN ELLIS & CO., apis-i 937 PENNA. AVE. Weber Pianos are used exclusively by the Maurice Grau Opera Company, Season—April 19, 20 and 21. Sanders and Stayman, EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVES, 1327 F Street. BALTIMORE STORE, 15 N. CHARLES sT. N. B—WE ARE SELLING THE ONLY OFFICIAL LI- BRETTOS FOR THE OPERAS, apli-tt At KNABE’S UPRIGHT, SQUARE TIANO, cr ORGAN mous prisingly low res and reasonable terms. PIANOS FOR RENT. TUNING AND MOVING. Wm. Knabe & Co., 1209 Pa. Ave. N. W., ‘WASHINGTON, D. G seT-211t The Steinway Piano ts pre-eminentiy the standard of the Rew an, Wehr Uprights and grands, nag Droop’s Music Hou: 4c5-16tt 025 Pestuaplvania Avenue. © or