Evening Star Newspaper, April 26, 1900, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1900-16 2 is the keynote of our suc- cess :— Accurate Examinations —iree. Accurate lens grinding I —quick. [XX SM SMR RR RAE SOX Accurate adjustment of glasses:—We make them fit the face. Glasses as low as $1.00. McAllister & Feast, : Opticians, 1213 F. le} ap28-th.s.tu ceeXa x) Tr ms * a 5 ie ° \e le le. e le le ° . ° . : Blackberry Prescriptio dlsord should always keep it hacdy | in hea It wilt t to be an eft wus remedy. Prompt delivery. © stomach 998. Blackberry Brandy, 75c. qt. TO-KALO Wine Co., 614 14th St. 2a apa FL S. WILLIAMS & CO. 2 ) Iron Makes } Rich Blood. ? Now is the time your sys- tem needs plenty of iron. Blood gets sluggish and laden with impurities. Ap- petite “goes back on you.” Feel “all played out.” WILLIAMS’ ILL LEED E IS = ) IRON BITTERS : purities in the biood /) band ruddy. It > eating three good \\ sing what "you 9 kives tone and vim to th ‘, a ) Only 5oc. Bottle. $ ) WILLIAMS’ Temple Drug Store, ( Cor. 9th and F Sts. tt pas ASTHMA, OPPRESSION, SUFFOCATI AEE EES | A HAY FEVER. and CATARRE. NEURALGIA, Accuracy | —=I Extraordinary One-Day SHOE-BARGAINS. | Every Friday our 3 busy Stores are the cen- fer of attraction for all wise Shoe-Buyers, — they know that on this day they are sure of finding here genuine SHOE-BARGAINS. The Shoes we offer at mere fractions of their value, on Fri- days, are not BARGAIN-SHOES, but they are of- ten some of the finest and best qualities of Shoes to be found anywhere,—sold at specially reduced prices on this day,—only because we have not all sizes of them. | For those who like to wear high-grade Shoes, Ait tomorrow will offer some extraordinary attractions. Following is a partial list of Shoes to be found on i our Odds and Ends Tables,—but come early, if pos- sible: Plen’s Shoes. § 1 B5i() For regular $4 and $5 Shoes. A Tableful of probably the greatest Shoe values yoo ever bought tor $1.50,— consisting of: 95 Pairs Reed's $5 Wine-color hand- made Summer Laced Shoes,—sizes 6 to 10,—B and © widths. i] Women’s Shoes, § 1 4 Were $2.50, ° 0 $3 and $3.50. A Tableful of fine hand-made Tan and Black Kid high and low-cut Shoes.—A variety of up-to-date Styles—but the Sizes not all here of each Style.—Your Size Is Ukely to be here In some kind. ODc. 85 Pairs $4 and $5 hand-made Patent Leather French Calf Shoes,—Laced and Gaiters,—not ail sizes. Child’s Shoes. Were $1.50, $2 and $2.50. 189 Paire fine Black and Tan Kid On 00: Table Oxford Ties,—square and round toes,—kid the IC. tomorrow only. H and patent tips,—ligtt or medium-weight PON Sass he eee Mee Sage ee Soles. ced, from inst Season,—broken sizes. Boys’ $2 Tan spring-heel Laced,—Sizes Si Puirs Ladies’ fine Black Viel Kla Tito #2 cals, $2 wnd $2.50 Laced and Button Boots,— Sizes 2 to 4 only. Boys’ $2.50 Black French Calf Laced,— Reed's Stock,—Sizes 10 to 18. On 50c Table the tomorrow. 76 Pairs crackproof Calf spring-heel Laced for Boys and Girls,—were $1 and $1.25,—SI M4 to 18. G4 Pairs hand-sewed One-strap Sandals, —Patent Leather and soft Black Kid,— plain and beaded fronts,—nearly every Size of some kind, Cor. 7th and K Sts. 1914 and 1916 Pa. Ave. N. W. 233 Pa. Ave. S. E. a ETC, CURED BY ESPIC’S CIGARETTES, OR POWDER. Paris, J. ESPIC; New York, E. FOUG OLD BY ALL DRUG Gloves for Friday. Washable Chamois Gloves,in * white only........++..- 7Qe, Ladies’ Allsilk Gloves, in 3 black and colors. 2-clasp and * 2-button. .......-+0-+-- 49g, % Neckwear for Friday. ovel Persian effects in % Neckpieces..... serene J5e, & New Bow Ties—all colors— in 2 Flowers for Friday. A special purchase of French * Flowers—r , foliage, chry- 2 santhemums, &c. 50c. and Scat Ne 5e inds we can sell for..... = ear 40C. % raw Braid for Friday.: traw Braids, in all colors. 10 ; s Mayer Bros. & Co.* : 937-939 F St. * cheap and lasting. you with 1 vading and =) a ening properties pf IRON, 8 mest perfeet nery- & young col- who the latter struck h her pocket book, which cont —_+—— Attorney's Opinion Desired. The attorney for the District has been re- quested by the Commissioners to advise them as to whether-or not they are author- ized to fix the rates to be charged by the Broprictors of automobiles in public service. @ Commissioners also desire a legal opin- fon upon the subject of licenses for these horseless vehicles. tehed cents. a ss Os Ss The $13.00 Gas Range. Ours has 4 burners on top—fine baking oven—separate oven for brofler—the top lifts off for cleaning. ‘This 1900 pattern is Just the size for small family. The $1.75 Gas Stove. We offer you a good three-hole Gas Stove—all burners are double hot—litt off for cleaning. Very effective cooker. Stoves. Our stock is complete. We refer you to the next column, invite you to our store, assure you of the highest quality of % workmanship, perfect combus- Family Gas Stoves. This new style of cooking combines all the essential features at very low prices, the buking ovens are large and the burn- ers located so 44 to insure perfect baking. The top burners for cooking are the MEMORIAL, BRIDGE DESIGN MR. KELLER'S ECTIONS TO THE ACCEPTED eX ANSWERED. Ls ASE Adequate View_ofte Towers Possible From the Shore—No Lack of Har- mony th the Arches. To the Editor of ng Star: As an enginee? and long a resident of Washington I haye long been deeply inter- ested in the prdkesea memorial bridge to Arlington. Aftar disgussing the subject more or less for,the past fifteen years, it seems that something tangible has been at- tained in the form of a strong and graceful design, at a reasonable cost, and the neces- sary legislation is now only required before active preparations for the actual construc? tion of the anticipated bridge is begun. At this time it is disappointing to see hindrances placed in its way like the criti- cisms by Mr. Kelier of Hartford, Conn., which appeared in your tssue of the 24th instant. No structure which has ever been plan- ned or built is above criticism (I have even heard Mr. Keller's own arch at Hartford very severely criticised), and reasonable, well-considered criticism is always to be invited; but the whole tenor of his letter evinces a disaugteeably critical and fault- finding disposition toward the whole exist- ing arrangement. Mr. Keller writes, “As to the design of the bridge itself, it lacks simplicit; the arches are of all. widths from 60 feet to 192 feet, and of all shapes—semi-circular, segmental and a steel imitation segmental arch for the bascule or draw span." The Engineering Record, on the other hand, says, “The simplicity and dignity of the accepted plans and the efficiency of their design will insure an eminently satisfactory structure.” The doctors evidently disagree, and I am inclined to think that the Record is correct and that Mr, Keller is positively and needlessly wrong. His statement that the arches are of all “widths’’ is plainly a figment of his own imagination. Had he carefully read his copy of The Star he would have found that the width of the arches is 80 feet from one end of the bridge to the other. I judge, however, that he re- fers to the span of the arches. In this case a careful perusal would have revealed the fact that, with the single exception of the draw, the span of all the arches is either 60 feet or 192 feet, the 60-foot spans form- ing the approaches on either side and the 192-foot spans being over the river. There are no arches of intermediate span. This looks like simplicity itself. Likewise in regard to the “shapes,” the intrados of the river spans are all (includ- ing the draw) segments of a circle, and those of the approach spans are all semi- circles. Hence there are introduced merely two varieties of the same curve (the circle), the one accentuating the other. Simplicity again. Perhaps he is not familiar with any of the thirty or forty other curves, but had he read the report carefully he would have discovered that “all” the “shapes” were not used In this design, as the ellipse is spe- cially mentioned several times In connection with other designs. I do not know whether Mr. Keller has ever seen the bridge site or not, but having seen it myself, I am inclined to differ with him in his statement that “the view as shown in the illustration can only be had from a boat or a flying machine, etc." Prac- tically the identical view can be had while standing on terra firma in Potomac Park and its equivalent from Analostan Island, while an even finer view can be obtained from Observatory Hill. His fears as to being jostled are equally groundless, unless he elects to go there when a procession is passing. A simple calculation will reveal the fact that the entire population of Washington might walk across the ¢ommodious sidewalks of the bridge every twelve hours and not oc- casion any serious jostling. Then, how about the roadway? He regards it as unfortunate that a bas- cule draw is Inserted in a memorial bridge, but suggests no remedy. Perhaps It is dif- ficult to find one. I fancy that there are few who do not regret the necessity of a draw, but the importance of the trade of Georgetown and Washington above the bridge, the amount of money already ex- pended by the general government in im- proving the channels to these harbors, ete. demand that the navigation interests shal be considered. The cost of constructing a suitable memorial bridge at an elevation ufficient to allow the passage of all ves- sels underneath would be greater than Congress would probably be willing to pay, and unless he has some new and valuable method to propose I do not see how a draw can be obviated. The most graceful draw and the one most in keeping with the gen- eral design is an arched bascule. When closed it will have the appearance of an arch and_ will espond with the re- mainder of the bridge, and as the majority of boats can pass without opening it, one would probably have to wait a long time $ tion. The air is mixed with the % ges, giving blue flame without = smoke. Gas is the cheapest $ fuel. Hot Water by Gas. eongereesaoasengeatoeteete = soot 616 12th St. z i Saas sao Bete SR SERVICE. FOR BETT! The Request of Congress Heights ci zens Tarned Down. ‘The citizens of Congress Heights have several times requested the officials of the Washington Tract! and Electric Com- on pany to place in regular operation on the al railway street car line between the r station of the Anacostia road in ystia and Congress Heights two cars, ve stated to the District Commis- uch action only will result in of St. Elizabeth's, Con- 2 service. The st request made by the citizens the raflread company was referred by dell to Mr. F. L. rintendent of the who states In his report to Presi- ell “that up to April 1 we were y running one car on line; at the t of Captain Beach we put a second a that is, a tripper, running from 645 a.m. until 9:3) a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. until 730 p.m. This was to take care of the morning and eveni does not even warrant ng put on in the morn- and evening. There has been no in- n the receipts since it wis placed having averaged Under this condi- nt recommend both iy. ent Truesdell has accordingly writ- to. the to the effect that in w of Mr. report he is unable to their for two regular ¢: resid rest : nts of the section affected will The mmissioners and ex- { the present serv- y say this car termed been kept on until s, but has been taken upon the C Academy Pupils Entertain Friends, The pupils of the Immaculate Conception Academy entertained a large audience of ir parents and friends,last evening in the academy hall with a class recital and an operetta, ‘Dobbs’ Farm." Those who Get Instant Relief From Piles. ‘This most Irritating disease relieved in ten min- utes by using Dr. Agnew’s Uintment, and a cure io from three to six nights. Thousands testify of its goodness. Good for Eczema, Salt Rheum, and all skin diseases. If you are without faith, one Wit tssis,"orn ‘and ste; EDMONDS WILE: i and F sts; & WILL- TAMB, 3c and Ps. ave. es Cc. A. Muddiman & Co., See our Blue Flame Oil Cooking Stoves, ca Se a ay double ring lft of patterns. Easy to clean. Prices, $4, $5.50 aud $6.60. to satisfy his curlosity as to how it looks when open. Mr. Keller assumes that the design for the memorfal bridge was “evidently sug- gested” by the Tower bridge at London. It may have had fts effect, but the bascule Is probably the most ancient type of draw bridge bullt. ‘The draw bridge across the moat of a castle is of this type. Further, the Tower bridge was built about 1504, whereas the files of The Star of about 1887 will undoubtedly show a plan of a memorial bridge, with baxcule draws and piers in the center of the river very similar to those of the accepted design, the architectural work having been done by Smithmeyer & Pelz in that year. Maybe the Tower bridge was copled from the memorial bridge instead. In reference to the dreaded “shower of mud, dust, etc.," it should be noted that the bascule leaves will not be required to Jewel Gas Ranges. Selontific, economical, bandy and band- some; perfect bakers. ‘The best posalble Tesults guaranteed. See our large stock and lew prices. Other Gas Ranges, $10.25, $13, $13.50, $16.50. aeeteteetetetpnt tote etetocg Sostentonenteteaate eet toepetendeatnterereteteateteateteatedentntendenles teste sesaeteete ernget ” open vertically, but, on account of the width of the draw opening, they will rarely ee G St. have to be raised over 45 degrees from the tt horizontal. They can, however, easily be kept clean. Mr. Keller’s main objection, as indicated in two separate paragraphs, appears to be to the memorial arches upon the bascule piers. In fact, he seems to place much more stress upon the architecture of these arches than upon the architecture of the Lridge as a whole. To my mind the idea of giving the bridge a symmetrical and Pleasing outline or silhouette from a lit- eek ene eas a ae ee ee took part In the very attractive entertain- ment were Miss Nellie Harper, Miss Cathe- rine White: Mary King, Miss Ethel night, and the | Would mot he the effect tr sthe, two Insig retta Sullivan, eee Migs | Bificant_ arches” (they are each about as high as the tower of the Church of the Covenant) were “rolled into one noble one and placed’ on the Washington side, with nothing to balance {t on the other, as in the Hartford arch, These arches are to be ornamented, It Is true. but, on account of their height and massiveness, there {s not likely to be an excessive amount of “dell- cate carving,” nor will {t probably be nec- essary to examine them with a microscope. Perhaps it has never occurred to Mr. Keller that the weight of the towers is necessitated by engineering reasons, and that It might just as well be worked up into an ornamental shape. Several of the very best architects of the country have been engaged in competition with each other. and. otherwise upon the design of this bridge, and Js it not strange that, without exéeptfon, they have all con- cluded that the center of the river was the proper location forythg arched towers and massive decoratfs, gnd that it remained for Mr. Keller cover their error? Perhaps he is rt§ht;Stranger things have happened. About 1887 Smitbmoyer & Pelz designed the decorative “features of a memorial bridge, the design for the steel arches hav- ing been made by. Capt. (now major) Sy- mons. They mage at least two designs, and both had fassive bascule plers ‘and draw in the center of the river. This, it is understood, they did without any com- pensation and ehtirely of their own voll- tion, and hence {jt may be considered to a great extent an’ architect's own {dea of a Bessie O'Neil, May Melling, 3 Mary Kelly, Miss Mar- & Miss Inez Andrews, Miss Mary Dunn, Miss Lena Tolson, Miss Irma Barry, Miss Helen Williams, Miss Lula Hall and Miss Barbara Graf, Saag Last Rites Performed. The funeral of the late Walter Stewart took place this morning at St. Matthew's Chureh, The services were conducted by Rey. Father Marr of Calverton, near Bal- thmore, who is an old friend of the family. The remains, followed by the relatives and many friends, were interred at Mount Oll- vet. Mr. Stewart was one of the oldest native residents of Washington, being elghty-two years old. He was the son of Samuel Stew- art, one of the original settlers. In early life he learned the talloring bustuess, and for a long Series of years served as fore- man in a local establishment, but retired many years ago. He long resided on 11th street between G and H streets, and owned considerable property. ——_+—_—_ Dinner to Col. Alden. A dinner complimentary to Colonel C. H. Alden, assistant surgeon general, United States army, was given last evening at the Ralelgh by the medical officers of the army | ridge. The désigns’ were graceful, but elatigvart iiiee Hess ee the arches were not designed to accommo- fares tee ie tom, including } Gate the heavy trafic of today. ev etired medical officers. ‘Those |" “During the competition st appears that present were Brigadier General G. W.| Mr. E. P. Casey, of whose work in connec. Sternberg, surgeon general, United States | tion with the Congressional Library and army; Colonel €. H. Alden, assistant sur- | Other structures we are familar; Mr. Er- geon general; Lieutenant ‘Colonel G. 41, | Dest Flagg, the architect of the new Cor- Smart, Lieutenant. Colonel waves 2; | coran Art Gallery and numerous other Im- portant buildings; Messrs. Carriere and Hastings, whose names are almost a byword among architects, associated with Messrs. Walker and Morris of New York, and Mr. William Emerson, also of New York, work- ing with the designing engineers and en- tirely independent of each other, all placed the most massive part of the structure in the river, and all but the last named de- signed ornamental bascule towers. The board of ergineers and architects who passed upon the plans contained the names of two architects of note—Mr. Stan- ford White of the firm of McKim, Meade & White of New York, with whom few men would desire to have a professional tilt, and Mr. Jas. G. Hi:l, a distinguished and Pel knows architect of Washington. Jude ‘rom the report the board appears have examined the m9 12 O'Reilly, Major Walter Reed, Major James C. Merrill, Major Wm. B. Davis, Major Louls A. La Garde, Major Geo. E. Bush- nell, Major Edward C. Carter, Captain W: C. Borden, Captain Geo. Nowaartan: Captain Edward L. Munson, Lieutenant Thomas J. Kirkpatrick, on the active list and Lieutenant Colonels Wm. E. Waters and E. A. Koerper, retired. —————s Reception to Pastor and Wife. The members of McKendree Methodist Episcopal Church have arranged to give a reception to their pastor and his wife, the Rev. and Mrs. Henry R. Naylor, Friday evening, the 27th inst at M c= tant, icKendree M. $3.99 =r for $5 Every one knows of the Palais Royal $5 Silk Waists. Sizes 32 to 42—in latest tucked and corded effects—all the new Spring shades. And $3.99 for the $5 Cheviot Dress Skirts, the best wearing and best fitting $5 garments of the season. morrow for choice of these garments will bring crowds to this third floor department. ~The Palais Royal. _ Friday is the busiest day of the week here—with profits half and sales ‘double. Regular patroas know—and this is the first adver- tisement looked for by the majority of Star readers. Tomorrow’s Surprises. $1 Waists, Ge. None but this sea- son’s styles. Note the plain back—the absence of the yoke. See illustration. The new season’s $1 Wash Shirt Waists at 66c. With one restriction—not more than two to each _ purchaser. Choice of white Take elevator to and colors in all third floor. sizes. Waists, Skirts and Jackets. And the Spring-weight Jackets, in mew grays and tans. $3.99 to- 9e for 12%4c Hdkfs. A popular Friday bargain—on table at @ street door. Tomorrow from 8 a.in. to 6 p.m. ‘The demand shall not be allowed to exceed the supply. 1,000 dozen to draw upon, 48c for 75c Pins. 19c for 25c Belts. The Horseshoe Pins, now the fad in You have and will see them be — York. Some small, some large. 5 Dnt they are 39 quality, Judges ‘com: rolled gold, some of sterling silv pariace Sith the Hiack Satio “Bates plain some studded with jewels. Relta you find around town. In Ribbon reet. Departinent. 69c Yard in ten newly beautiful effects. The Palais Royal’s 24-inch Black Taffeta Silks, a “leader” at 85c yard—as good as most retailed at 98c. Another Friday Bargain:—8gc yard for those $1 Black Plisse and Hemstitched Taffeta Silks, Second floor for the above and superior 20c Linings at 15¢ yard. for 85c Black Taffeta Silks. 75c for $1 Cloths. The well-known and popular $1 All-wool English Suitings, in pin-stripe effects, much used as traveling costumes. Being G4 inches wide comparatively few yards are needed for a dress. Seeger eer rteteepsrrdeteioerntetetonittntntetesentntntetetae entero anon OOOO OOH ANH O AIH SerGordongonzentenzonseesmeteecescovgercengensrns lc for Choice. ‘The usual Se Notions, among which are Hooks and Byes, Needles, Dress Fasteners, Tape, Ironing Wax--a hundred and one of the needed articles at only 1¢ for chotce. me a Best Untrimmed Hats, Ribbons and Flowers. A grand opportunity tomorrow to secure a hat trimmed to order at a nominal price; 50c for the 75¢ Hats, 75c for $1 ones. Only 35c for those Sample Flowers you have scrambled for at 49¢. choice of “the 25c table” for only 15. choice. With these high-grade materials our milliners can create charming hats at low price. 49c Instead of 59c. The fasblonable clinging Nun's Veiling. Cream and exquisite shades of violets, grays and tans. Not remnants. Please re- member that Friday Is not remnant day at the Palais Royal. 7c for 12¢ Percales. One hundred pieces and one hundred dif- ferent styles. ‘The standard 12'gc Percales, fu all the new effects and colors for thin aes season. Not a fault—full 36 Inches wide. And The Ribbons, worth up to 50c, are to be only 25c a yard for 12'4c for Choice. Ladies’, Misses’, Men's and Boys’ Hose $2.39 for Choice. Sun-rain Sitk Cimbreling, in all colors, and and Ladies’ Spring-welght, Glo Plain, Braided and ¥ Parasols, worth Vests, worth up to 25e, at only up to $3.98, at $2.39 for choice. Only 109 choles. See sign over big table. of them 9c for Superior 1244c Bath Towels. Big Towels, measuring 22x44 inches. And only 23c yard for 54-inch Table Linen, bleached and : unbleached. 65c instead of 85c¢ dozen for the Napkins. 6Y2c instead of Cases—the best second floor Friday Bargains of many weeks. Basement Floor. 15¢ Bushes. 19 fa aS Tres. 10c for 12 packs Flower and Vege table Seeds. 4c oz. for Sweet Peas. And Bulbs at speclul Friday prices. a ae Soe Bi for Two-year-old ‘‘Rambler” Tose Soto ioc for Ready-to-use Pillow ¥ Garden Utensils. Fourth Floor. S225 fe Rutt Sa Se Be ita Pere of three pleces. ef 35c for 50c Purses. Purses, ed. See illustration. Sresestendentent ete Friday Coupon. Heart, stamped and guaranteed silyer, if presented at Friday, April 27, 1900. The new Solid Leather Thumb all leathers in all colors. Your initial in sterling silver includ- —————— ‘This coupon and Se entitles bearer to 10e steriin, the Palais Royal 89c for $1 Belts. The latest Fringed-end Satin Pul- Look for the display of them, center of store. » Dp ley” Belts, all colors. Spssestentondonteateesontentont se ge) od = 02) e Loin es — = o Corsets Free. | A pair of of te the writers 5 tiens of the “American Lady.” I~ das’s Post for names. = | > om G & 11th SosSosdondeedonSongengencorseazenzeatenzorzeezesses detail and to have suggested several modl- fications, especially with reference to the draw, towers, etc., and it appears to have entirely concurred in the bascule tower idea. Certainly this weight of professional testimony is not to be rudely pushed aside by a few lines by Mr. Keller. Mr. Keller concludes by criticising the Secretary of War for not “inviting four architects as well as four engineers” to submit designs. Bridge building is particu- larly the field of the engineer. When work- ing in harmony architects and engincers can be of great assistance to each other; but as a general rule neither is anxious to trespass upon the territory of the other. In the present instance there is evidence that the engineers and architects worked together harmoniously, and it {s to be hoped that more joint work will follow. This is probably one of the first instances where the specifications for a bridge require that the engineer associate an architect with himself, but Mr. Keller is not satisfled. In speaking of this subject the Engineer- ing Record says: “The character of the work to be designed, Including both the sub and superstructures, was such as to make it essential that the civil engineers only should be the responsible heads of the competition. At the same time, the condi- tion that an architect of reputation should be associated with each engineer was wisely imposed.” ie ‘Another very serious objection to Mr. Kel- ler’s proposition to invite eight competitors is that the prizes would have been 50 small that no recognized first-class engineer would have been likely to bother with it, as they are all busy. As it is, al- though recognizing that very many good engineers and architects had no opportunity to compete, I believe the statement of the Record that “the names of the competitors constitute a guarantee that no better re- sults could be expected than those which the competition would produce” to be a WORKED FLIM-FLAM GAME. Police on the Watch for Quick-Fin- gered Stranger. ‘A big man, with ruddy complexion and black hair and mustache, is wanted by the local police on charges of larceny. He is al- leged to have worked the “film-flam” game at the stores of Miss Annie K. Pumphrey, No. 1114 14th street northwest, and L. Noot & Son, No. 1213 F street northwest, Te Jay afternoon. At the former place the man succeeded in getting $20, but got only $5 at the F street store. ‘Phe police looked for the man last night and today, but failed to apprehend him. At the store of Miss Pumphrey he indulged in what the police call the “letter film-flam. He wanted a $20 bill or two $10 notes to put in a letter to send to a relative, and he asked that he be given one or two bills for a number of smaller ones. He pretended that he had but one arm, and at his request the two $10 bills were put in an envelope to be mailed. When his money was counted {t was found to be 50 cents short. Then the big man asked that the letter be held until he could go and get the 50 cents needed to make up the required amount. The letter was accepted, and, picking up his money, the alleged crook walked from the store. After his departure it was found that he had changed envelopes, and had taken the $20 with him. Later in the afternoon the store on’ F street was visited, and the cashier parted with $5 of the firm's cash. In this case the money-changing game was worked. ———— Adoption Inadvisable. Replying to a suggestion made to them by Mr. Burton H. Meade that the police regulations be so amended as to prohibit the crying by hucksters on the streets, the District Commissioners have notified Mr. Meade that they do not deem it advisable to adopt his suggestion. As the regulations now stand, no person 1s permitted to make any needless noise or outcry for the pur- pose of advertising wares or attracting the attention or inviting the patronage for any business whatever, newsboys being alone excepted, and they being confined to in considerable ! certain hours. FOR CHARITY'S SAKE. CONDENSED LOCALS, Entertainment Given by the National Hive of Maccabees. A most successful entertainment was given last evening at Carroll Insti- tute under the auspices Hive, No. 1, Ladies of the rostrum was almost hidden from view with a profusion of roses, lilies, palms, potted plants and orchids. The capacity cf the hall was thoroughly tested, there be- ing nearly 700 present. A Ilterary, musi- cal and dramatic program was presented, under the direction of Mr. W. V. Price, par- ticipated in by the following: Mr. W. H. Frost, Miss Bessie Jolly, Mr. Guy Collins, Miss Elsie Worth, Mrs. Thompson, Prof. A. V. Holmes, Mrs. Emma Donohue, Mrs. J. Esputa Daly, Mr. and Mrs. Finley. 8. Hayes, the M s Lillian and Mary J. Koechling, Mr. W. V. Price, Miss Theresa Buehler and Miss Cecilia Murphy, the Misses Springsguth, Gentner, Toumey, Bo- hherer, McKnight, Kemp, Richardson, Skid- more, McCormack, Howenstein, Mrs. Hol- brook, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and pupils of Prof. A. V. Holmes. The ushers last night were Messrs. A. Wildman, D. B. Gusdorf, G. C. Garrett and W. Staley; doorkeepers, Messrs. W. H. Mc- Niel, Otho W. Hammond and Joseph Moore. Members of the refreshment committec— Martha L. MecNiel, chairman; Lillie F. Hayes, Minnie Shoemaker, Gertrude M. Herbert, Nellie E. Betts, Sarah Pool, Mary E. Rauch, Esther E. Lavison and Lula 8. Hammond. Printing committee—Lottie S. Cox and Georgia I. Myers. . Executive committee—Ida J. Maxwell, chairman; Lottie 8. Cox, Emma Donohue, Dr. Edith Jewell, Esther E. Lavison, Alice V. McDueil, Georgia I. Myers, Fannie G. Pomeroy, Minnie Shoemaker. After refreshments were served dancing was indulged in until midnight to the strains of music by Prof. Esputa’s orches- tra. The officers of the hive are: Martha L. McNiel, past lady commander; Mary M. Frey, lady commander; Ida J. Maxwell, Heutenant commander; Lula S. Hammond, record Keeper; Lillie F. Hayes, finance keeper; Mary E. Donahue, chaplain; Dr. Phebe R. Norris, physieian; Alice V. Mc- Duell, sergeant; Dr. Edith Jewell, mistress- at-arms; Clara J. Moore, sentinel; Gertrude M. Herbert, picket; Minnie Shoemaker, first banner bearer; Lottie 8. Cox, second banner bearer; Georgia I. Myers, third ban- ner bearer. —_.+—_—_. A MEMORIAL MEETING. Anthropological Society Considers the Late Mr. Cushing’s Life and Work. The regular meeting of the Anthropologi- cal Society, held Tuesday night in Cosmos Hall, was devoted toa memorial of the late Frank Hamilton Cushing, who was vic3 president of the society. The esteem in which Mr. Cushing was personally held by his associates and the appreciation they felt for his distinguished services In behalf of science and investigation was evident from the feeling tributes that were paid to him. Prof. McGee, the president of the so- clety, presided, and addresses relating to Mr. Cushing's life end work were delivered ‘by various members of the society, includ- ing Major J. W. Powell, director of the bureau of American ethnology; Dr. Franz Bcaz of the American Museum of Natural History, Dr. Stewart Culin of the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, Prof. W. H. Holmes of the National Museum, Miss Alice G. Fletcher, Dr. Washington Matthews, Mr. Perry B. Pierce and Mr. J. D. McGuire. ———— Order for Water Main. ‘The District Commissioners have directed that 302 feet of €-inch water main be laid on B street between Sth and 6th streets south- east, at an estimated cost of $271.80. of = the Macca-] 5 ; Ernest Rodgers, colored, who was arrest- bees, in aid of its charity fund. The hall| eq three weeks ago on a charge at cutting was tastefully decorated with the national | Charles Johnson, also colored, was given a emblem and the colors of the order, and | preliminary hearing in the Police Court to- ‘el ieineniytticianeimmnaadeacataasaatmaanetsit asians nt cn Betty Coleman, colored, was tried before Judge Kimball today on @ charge of keep- ing a disorderly house. She was adjudged gullty and sentenced.to thirty onment. The judge also da’ imp: ence of $25 fine or sixty days impris- 1 a sen- additional, day. He was held in $300 security for the action of the grand jury. Miss Viola Rauch of came suddenly ill whiie at the National Theater last nicht. She was taken to the Emergency Hospital in the ambulance, There was a slight fire in the house ¢ H. D. Pryor. No, << northwest, about 10: o'clock last The fire, it is orted, was caused who were playing with matches. to the extent of about $10 was done. The U. O. G. C. Degree Staff met at Co- lumbla Commandery’s hall, Tuesday even- ing for regular weekly rehearsal and drill. The staff has been completely reorganized by Degree Master Fowler. A petition for divorce was filed yesterday afternoon by John J. Williams, through Attorney J, G. Tyssuwski, against Sarah Williams. ‘The parties were married De- cember 12. 1889. Mr. Willlams alleges that his wife deserted him April 16, 1sv4. ——— Injunction Granted. In the case of Thatcher and Hines against Thos. G. Hensey & Co. was had before Justice Barnard in Court No. 2 yesterday upon a rule re issued upon the defendants, requiring them to show cause why they should not be restrained from evicting the complainants from premises 32) 12th street, occupied by them as a lunch room. After arguments by Attorney Wilton J. Lambert for the complainants and Attor- ney E. A. Colladay representing the de- fendants, the court signed a decree grant- ing an injunction pendente lite, provided the complainants comply with the require- ments of their lease. Tanassas, Va., be- 1616 Vermont avenue night. boys mage hearing ently River Man’s Mishap. Captain William Dilluley, whose family lives at Gray's Ferry, Philadelphia, fell through the hatchway of the schooner Ella Call at Quantico yesterday and was seri- ously injured while directing the loading of raflroad ties. Because of his condition the injured man was brought here on a train and taken to Providence Hospital. The doctors found that in addition to a fracture of the skull several of his ribs were broken. This morning at the hospital it was stated that the patient was resting comfortably, Inspector Boardman notified relatives of the injured man of the accident and it is expected that some of them will arrive here this afternoon. —$___— Each a Witness Against the Other. Lucy Douglass and Maggie Henderson colored, were tried in the Police Court to- day for assault. Each Woman appeared against the other. A hatchet was offered in evidence, and it was stated that it was thrown by one of the women. It was also contended that a-base ball bat was used during the fight. Both women were held guilty, and the court fined them $20 each. ——_.———— Result of a Fit. Word was brought to Sergeant Anderson and Officer Reagan in Anacostia last even- ing that a colored man, apparently dead, was lying close to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks near Twining City. The officers investigated and found that Wilson Beverly, forty-eight years old, had fallen in a fit and was bleeding from a cut on his head. Beverly recovered sufficiently to go to his home at Twining City.