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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
An Organ Recital.

The new organ at the Church Of the Ascen-
sion was exhibited to the public last night in a
recital by Mr.. Jarvis Butler, assisted by Miss
Marie Decca, Miss Nettie Mcfarland and Miss
Virginia Evans. Mr.. Buffers numbers were well
adapted to show the beauties of the instrument
and were given with the perfection OF technique
and refined taste which his reputation led his
bearers to expect. The Bach's fugue in minor
and choral variations on "Nuremburg" were
especially fine Miss Mcfarland. the organist
OF the church. rendered Batlste's Offertoire in
y minor IN excellent style and fairly surprised
the audience, who were not prepared for so
finished q performance from so young a PLAYER
Miss Decca sang with exquisite taste and feel
ing Millardis Come, Thou Fount' and Gounod's
AVE Maria" and had applause been i'll order
would have received an enthusiastic encore
Miss Evans, who is the director of the choir.
sang Rodneys Calvary" with excellent effect
Her rich contralto voice filed the church and
gave full expression TO the beauties OF the
selection. The choir was down on the program
for a chorus from Mozart's Twelfth Mass. but
owing to the illness Of many OF its members, it
had 70 he omitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
SUICIDE OF THOMAS DAVIS.
He Takes Laudanum and Dies Alone in
His Home.

small boy distributing advertising circulars
to residents in the vicinity Of the high school
found the front door of house No. 1884 9th
street northwest wide open. As there we're no
indications Of any one being in the house the
youngster was prompted by curiosity to enter.
Going into the front room he was startled by
finding the dead body OF man lying on a sofa
On the floor near the sofa he saw two bottles.
The lad lost no time in getting away from the
CHASTITY object and out of the house. He went
to Kaisers bakery, two doors from No. 1884
and told what he had. Policeman Blaisdell
soon arrived at the house and took charge of
the body, which was that of the lawful occupant
of the premises-Thomas Davis. The body was
on the sofa near the front window. The de-
ceased had taken off his coat and hung 1T across
the back of chair. The two bottles found on
the floor were labeled ''laudanum," one having
come from Dufy's and the other from Chris
tiani's.
Thomas Davis, who was about ffty-two years
old, was book keeper and had been employed
as such at Schneider's iron works for several
years. He was formerly employed by Reed
Bros, grocers on L street The deceased en-
joyed good reputation. but he would go on
occasional sprees and then he made himself
very disagreeable. He had been drinking for
several days. Tuesday his wife went with
her children to the house Of her brother. Mr..
Williams, No. 14l8 9th street, and left her hus-
band to struggle with his appetite for drink.
Wednesday he went to Duffy's drug store,
corner of 9th and N streets, and purchased
some laudanum, telling the druggist that he
WAS suffering from neuralgia and toothache.
When he purchased the other poison is not
known. No one saw Davis when he returned
home, so far is known, but the neighbors heard
groans in the house Wednesday night. About
10 o'clock the sounds ceased.
When his dead body was found yesterday
S,ef,l l.. g q
feeding stove and the clock was still running
The deceased has daughter in Florida and a
son in Richmond. They are children by his
first wife. He also has relatives in Baltimore.
Coroner Patterson viewed the body and gave
a certificate Of death in accordance with the
facts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
The Camera Club.

At the annual meeting of the Washin gton
camera club Tuesday night the following Off
GERS were elected for the current year: Presi-
dent, DR.. 5. II. Griffith. U.SN.; vice president,
Max Hansmann; secretary-treasurer, r. Dickin-
son Jewett; corresponding secretary. ]. Albert
Cole; board of trustees, the president and
Richard Lee Fearn and George A. Warren
The club enters its third year with thirty-two
members and a satisfactory balance sheet
Several applications for membership are
on file and the club is prosperous
The arc electric light has recently been placed
N the club rooms for night photography. The
art committee, with this aid. had almost com
pleted the collection of lantern slides for
illustrated Washington" which will soon be
sent to most of the great cities throughout the
country. Exhibitions of lantern slides are now
given after each regular meeting of the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
THE COURTS.

EQUITY COURT-Jitdqes Cor, Hagner and James.
Yesterday-Marshall agt. Marshall; reference
to auditor. Wilson agt Miller; do. Holiday
agt. Towers; funds ordered invested Patten
agt. Glover; leave to withdraw demurrer and
file answer Glover agt. Patten; leave to amend
bill. Williams agt. Phillips; decree directing
conveyance. In re Eveline Holloway, Annie
Cutler, c. 2. Webster. Daniel Digney, Philip
Scott and Aloysius Tuohy; inquisitions con-
firmed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
The McManus-White Fight POSTPONED.

The prize fight which was to have taken
place this morning between McManus of Boston
and White of this city has been postponed IN
til the 30th of this month. McManus recently
fought fifteen-rCund fight with Scully in New
Haven and it was at his request that the
fight was postponed. The fight will take place
about fifteen miles from the city in a large
barn, where there will be interruption by
the police. Both men, it is understood, are in
active training. White, the Washington boy.
Is in frst-rate condition and hopes by the
morning of the fight to be i'll the best trim in
which he ever entered the ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
CITY ITEMS.
Very Interesting.

Until Feb. 1. at both of our stores. all goods at
absolute cost. No necessity of going either down
or up town-our lines are complete in every
particular and prices correct Money refunded
to dissatisfied purchasers. Hamburgs and rib
bons in great variety. Tomorrow we will sell
you
All our SOC. Hosiery for Sc.
- 35c. - ~ CSC,
Z" 25c dc
We are agents for the celebrated ~. ST"
Hosiery in all grades
A few rounds left of that Extra-heavy SOC.
Underwear for ladies and gents. Closing price,
43c.
We want to make tomorrow the biggest day
on record. Special inducements in all depart
ments. WIN. Z. VIERBUcHEN,
1902 7th st. NV.
1t 10 eth St ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
Muldoon Goes to Mississinni

William Muldoon, the wrestler who served
as Sullivan's trainer for the Kilrain fight
passed through the city today on his way to
Mississippi to meet the charges against him
there in connection with the prosecution aris-
ing out of the fight. While here he made pre-
liminary arrangements to appear here in a
wrestling match in a few weeks, which was
taken as an Indication that he did not expect to
be detained ill Mississippi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
GREAT BARGAINS In FINE GooDs.
TEN PER CENT OFF FOR CASH.

OUR STOCK OF FINE DRESS MATERIALS IS
STILL VERY LARGE, ALTHOUGH WE HAVE
BEEN MAKING GREAT MANY SALES AT RE-
DUCED RATES FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS,
AND THOSE WHO WANT GOOD MATERIALS
WILL FIND IT To THEIR INTEREST TO CALL
AND LOOK THROUGH OUR STOCK BEFORE THE
ASSORTMENT Is BROKEN.
TEN PER CENT OFF is QUITE AN ITEM IN
THE PURCHASE OF NICE DRESS, AND IF WE
WERE NOT OVERSTCCKED WE WOULD NOT
MAKE THE SACRIFICE
WE HAVE A FEW FINE BLACK CLOAKS THAT
MUST BE SOLD THIS SEASON, AND WE ARE
OFFERING THEM Al LESS THAN HALF WE
PAID FOR THEM. AND THE DISCOUNT OFF BE-
SIDES.
YOU CAN NOW BUY OF US THE CHEAPEST
BLACK SILK YOU HAVE EVER BEEN OFFERED.
IN GROS GRAINS AND FABLES OF THE BEST
BRANDS KNOWN, AND MAKE A CLEAN SAVING
OF TEN CENTS ON THE DOLLAR, AND MANY
OF OUR FANCY GOODS IN EVENING MATERIALS
WE ARE SELLING AT ABOUT HALF PRICE AND
TAKE THE DISCOUNT OFF BESIDES, AS WE
ARE DETERMINED TO CLOSE THEM OUT THIS
SEASON. THEY COMPRISE ELEGANT FANCY
vELyETs AND VELVET ROBES IN GREAT
VARIETY. IN FACT. ANY GOOD JUDGE CAN
FIND MANY EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS DUR
ING THIS SALE.
REMEMBER THAT THIS DISCOUNT OF TEN
PER CENT OFF FOR CASH APPLIES TO EVERY
ITEM IN OUR STOCK THAT AMOUNTS TO TEN
CENTS. WHETHER WE SELL THEM AT A PROFIT
OR LOSS, AND OCCASIONALLY A GOOD JUDGE
OF GOODS MAY FIND MANY EXPENSIVE ARTI.
Giles AT A VERY Low PRICE.
WE WISH TO CALL YOUR PARTICULAR At
TENTION TO OUR LARGE STOCK OF MOURN
ING GOODS, AS WE CLAIM TO KEEP ONE OF
THE BEST ASSIGNMENTS OF BLACK GOODS TO
BE FOUND IN THIS MARKET, COMPRISING
LUPIN'S, HITCHCoCK'S AND OTHER CELE-
DRAFTED BLACK GOODS, ALL OF WHICH WE
WILL. TAKE PLEASURE IN SHOWING, AND YOU
WILL NOT BE PRESSED TO BUY WHAT YOU DO
NOT LIKE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
Death of Major VIM. F.. Sweet.

Maj. VIM Z. Sweet, formerly u well-known
resident Of this city, died in Denver, Col, on
the 18th instant. Maj. Sweet during the war
served on the staff of Gen. Hayes and he was
wounded in action at the battle of Antletam.
Maj. Sweet was employed III the Treasury de-
partment for several year 5 and subsequently
served as an officer IN the regular army. from
which be resigned to enter business in Denver.
He was prominent member of the Colorado
commandery vi the Loyal Legion. He leaves
widow. a daughter of MIR. Il. Ii. Carpenter of
this city. and two children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17

McGinty never had any origin. minstrel
named Flynn wrote song, the burden of which
wGs the woes of one Daniel McGinty, whose
patronymic indicates his nationality The song
was sung other minstrel songs are. and for
some unaccountable reason McGinty, like
TOpsy, lust growed," and he has kept on
growing until he Is a far greater man than the
author of his being. McGinty, as the song
goes, had such hard luck in his '.best suit of
clothes that ali mankind saw in him a reflec-
ton of their own misfortunes, and misery so
loves COMPANY that McGinty soon became the
bosom friend of all suffering humanity. Men
who had fallen from the ladder of fame took to
him. those who had dropped into financial coal
holes, found him there waiting for them, and
those who have touched the bottom of the sea
OF troubles, met McGiuty there, and he won't
be very wet. for he IS down there yet, and
there is none SO poor who do not do him
reverence. There Is no poetry about McGinty
He Is man OF sorrows, acquainted with grief
and he has become the alter ego of every man
Washington is full of McGintys. but not one
has his name in the city directory as McGinty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
A Grandmother Seeking a Divorce.

In the divorce case of Susannah King against
John W. King an aged couple of South Wash
ington, the complainant, by her counsel, MIR.
W. T. Bailey, has filed motion for alimony
and counsel fees. This case was called on the
equity calendar a few days ago, when Gen. Car
rington asked that the motion go over, remark
ing that these parties were grandparents and if
the case was continued the old lady would come
all right. The motion went over two weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
GEORGETOWN.

TALKING OF CHARITY BALL.-Secretary Davis
of the first subdivision of associated charities
is of the opinion that it will be necessary in
order to help till the depleted treasury of the
association to give q charity ball, the proceeds
to be devoted to relief OF the poor of George
town. winter or two ago q charity ball was
given and was great success in every way. II
this Is not resorted to some other means will
have to be used to realize funds for the associa-
ton. There have been at least seventy five
families relieved by this association during this
winter.
GONE TO VIRGINIA.-Officers Hall and Hess
left this morning for Alexandria, having in
charge VIM. johnson and Richard Gillison,
coored men who recently escaped from the
Jail at Richmond. They were captured by
officers of this precinct a few days ago and will
be turned over to the Virginia authorities at
Alexandria.
NoTEs.-A we'll attended an enjoyable ger
man was given last night at Linthicum hall
kid Boagley and Samuel Baggott forfeited
SIS each in the Police Court today for disturb
ing the quiet of Jefferson street.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
A.M.-Great Falls-temperature. As; condi-
ton. SO. Receiving reservor-temperature, 46;
condition ut north connection. &c. condition at
south connection, SO. Distributing reservoir
temperature, 46; condition. sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
RHEUMATIC AIMS

Gradually give way to Hoods Sarsaparilla, this
great blood purifier ncutraliZes the acidty OF the
blood which causes rheumatism, and gives vitality and
strength To the whole system. The fact that thou
sands Of sufferers have been cured by Hoods Sarsspa.
rilla is the strongest reason We can give why you
should try this medicine ii you at all troubled by
rheumatism.
II have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla and found it excel
lent for rheumatism and dyspepsia 1 suffered for
many long years. bu: complete recovery is due to
Hoods Sarsaparilla."JoHNK ULLMAN. So Chatham
street. Cleveland, ohio.
HOODS SARSAPARILLA
Sold by al druggists. 81: six for $5 Prepared only
by @. HOOD 4 CO., Apothecaries Lowell, Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR O 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
Real Estate Matters.

Carbury Hilton has bought for 1880 of An
ME r. Leathus sub 80, square 275, 20 feet ~
inches by 80 feet inches. northwest corner
18th and streets northwest
]. b. I. Tappen has bought for s5. $50 Of Su-
san W. Selfrdge sub 80, square 92, "a feet by
50 feet 434 inches on Connecticut avenue be-
tween Il and S streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17

Paul f. Wirt's Gold Fountain Pen, O.;
at MARS CAssIDY's stationer, 1882 N. Y. ave. lw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ALBAUaH's.-"The Corsair."
NATIONAL.-Cora Tanner.
BIJoU.-'.A Tin Soldier"
MISUNDERSTANDING Australians.
WILLARD HALL-Carpenter's Mesmerism.
MUsIc HALL--BOston symphony Orchestra
CoSGREGATIoNAL CHURCH.-Mrs. Livermore's
Lecture.
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BARBER's, BAKERS. GRocER,s

And itch and every species Of itching
burning bleeding, scaly and pimply diseases of the
skim scalp and blood with loss of hair are instantly
relieved. and speedily, permanently and economically
cured by the CUTICURA REMEDIES when all other
methods and the best fail These are strong
words. but true. 6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
Useful Publication.

Mr.. William Tindall, secretary of the District
Commissioners, has published in pamphlet
form synopsis of the establishment and gov
eminent OF tho District OF Columbia, which
condsal"' INTO shape convenient for use many
Interesting facts concerning municipal Affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
A Ships Steward POiSOnS the Food

The steam ship Earndale, Capt.W. II. Carter
arrived at Baltimore late Wednesday afternoon
from Cuba with the steward. W. Walker, in
irons, charged with attempting to poison the
whole ships crew and officers. On Monday
last he acknowledged to the second mate to
have put bottle of jalap in the food. Later
in the day he wrote long letter to the captain
telling how he had poisoned the food and
pleaded excessive drinking as the cause. He
told the assistant steward on Monday that he
had poisoned the food for the second officer
John Leddon, for old grudge. All the
poisoned officers and hands have fully re-
covered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
The Burdette- Morrice Elopement.

To the Editor of The EVENING STAR
wish to say that i'll the interview had with
STAR reporter yesterday, while 1 was in the
main correctly reported, l have no desire to
reflect Ill any way upon Mrs. Thurber. | sim
ply wished to correct the impression that had
gotten out that was willing for the marriage
without desiring to bring Mrs. Thurber's name
into the matter. ". ". BURDETTE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
FuRs Ar REDUCED PRrcEs.

The balance Of our stock Of Furs and Wraps at rs-
duced prices. Bargains be obtained by those
desiring reliable goods
The stock consists of Bear Mufs and Boas, Monkey
Mufis and Capes Nutria Mutfs and Capes and several
other desirable qualities.
Our Seal skin Wraps can be bought Is low now -
April, when we pack them away.
The balance Of our Plush Garments at prime cost
WILLETT q RUOFF,
Hatters and FurriersL
tsQ-3m 905 Pa. ave.
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Good TeniDlars.

Star Of Hope lodge of Good Tcmplars en-
joyed a regular revival meeting last evening
and an attendance of members much larger
than usual, increased by visitors from several
other lodges, took part in the exercises. which
we're very interesting. Mr.. W. NJ johnson,
Mrs. Bollinger and Mrs. Gruber were appointed
committee 10 act i'll conjunction with the
Grand lodge committee in arranging for and
managing public temperance meetings. The
lodge voted to make a pilgrimage to Washing
ton lodge ON next Monday evening, at which
time the Grand lodge officers will officially
visit that lodge. Before closing the lodge was
favored with short speeches by the grand chief
Mr.. A. kalstrom; the District deputy. Mr.. Nor
man l.. King; the grand chaplain, Mr.. J. s.
Blackboard; Hon. e.. +. Potter of Monumental
lodge, Mr.. Haine of ID. 2. Holloway lodge, Mr..
l.. II. Lanman and Mr.. w. NJ. johnson; instru-
mental music by Mr.. Geo. BolliDger and vocal
music and a select reading by Miss Lulu Cole
of Friendship lodge.
The Grand lodge committee on legislation
held a meeting last evening ut the residence of
the chairman, Mr.. N. Thorne, 1907 9Th street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
SYNDICATE CLOTHING COMPANY.
,al6 Sc. cor. etY and Z sts.n.y
SELLING CASH BARGAINS.

SELLING CASH BAReArNs.
VERY BEST QUALITY FRUIT OF THE LOOM
BLEACHED COTTON, yard wide. SlSc
LADIES' CLOTH DRESS GOODS, yard and a half
wide. pure wool, cash bargain, 5uc.
VERY FINEST QUALIFY LONSDALE CAMBRIA,
yard wide, Toe, real value l21sc
TRECO CLOTH DRESS GOODS. wide double fold
nearly all pure fine wool. yards for 81.
DOUBLE WHITE WOOL BL.ANkEIS, immense
size az guGrtersD extra heavy. cash bargain, 50
OUR EAIRA HEAVY BLACK FRENCH SILK al
81 is q special cash bargain the quality the
as our 81 30 silk. but not quite II wide.
SHEEIING COTTON, excellent quality immense
double width, only 25c.
HENRIETTA CASHMERESH ENRIETTASERGES,
nearly yard anu half wide, all pure nne French
wool; special bargain Doc. true value, 7ac
DOUBLE WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, sl5Q
e. 30. 60 SO. . D, $3.50, e. S0, as, $40. Sl2.50.
COLoRED SILK PLUSHES, SOC. soc, 81.
FINE FRENCH BEOADCiOlH. SIC. 81
ROYAL FRENCH SERGE, elegant dress goods vida
double width, pure wool, cash bargain. 81 nc.
CARRIERS Cash Store,
I'll MARKET SPACE
VALUABLE PRESENTS for Cash Customers.
Select Of the follow presents with purchase
of 80: pair of Large-sZs DAmAsk Towels. worth as
cts q Half Dozen iiue DaniaEk Napkins. worth Zoe
q pair of silk Embroidered Corsets, Zoe.
Select of the following presents with purchase
of & Large-slle Handsome Bridal Quilt.
worth 81 30: a Dozen Fine Daunask Napkins, worth
81. So or two Pairs VI Large-sze Zine DamAsk Tow
els worth Sl.oO. Jall
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27E. goth street. New York city,

q E. goth street. New York city,
has on exhibition and for sale at the Airing
ton hotel elegant line of ball, recep-
ton and street costumes, opera and the
alter wraps. English riding habits Shetland seal
jackets and street clOaks, samples of English
and French cloths and trimmings. Estimates
furnished. Measurements and orders taken
and forwarded to New York. The above goods
are our latest and finest foreign importations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
A Fairy Lamp given away to every pu

"A Fairy Lamp given away to every pur-
chaser of 81 or more at S. W.AUGENsrEIN's S, Sl7 !,
$40, S21 18th st. NV. Decorated Chamber Sets
g. 4S; Muffin Pans, &c.; 4 dozen Rogers Tea
Spoons, 7Sc.; Stop Pals, Ice; 4 dozen Plain
Goblets, Csc; 4 dozen Handled Cups and
Saucers, $780,; Library Lamps, Sl.Ss; Coal
Carving Knife and Fork, 33c; Cedar Tub. l
Wash Board, so Clothes Pins, $780,; Metallic
bottom Wash Boilers, Sc; = dozen
Gilt Band Egg Cups, &c.,; Flat Irons and
Stand, 25c.; Poker, Shovel and LITTER, l1c.; l
roll of Picture Wire, l4c.; French China Candle
Sticks, l0c. lts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
The Origin of McGinty.

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
Please be kind enough to give subscriber
some information concerning the origin of Nc
Ginty. Respectfully, READER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17
Romance Of the Economics.

FrOn Tue fulIauelpEA PreSS
The death on Sunday evening of Miss Ger
trude Rapp at Economy, Pa, recalls the sad ro-
nance of her youth. She was the grand
daughter of George Rapp, the founder of the
Harmony society, and when her parents be-
came converts to the strange doctrines, and,
In accordance with the demand for celbacy.
separated, Miss Rapp was a merry, prattling
child. The Rapps were much better born
than the majority of the Harmonites, their in
telligence, education and refinement Offering a
strong contrast to most of their associates
Gertrude always sweet looking and attractive,
developed into beautiful girl. At this time
jacob Heinrich, now the president of the So
eiety, was IN the heydey of his youth. He was
fine looking and very intellectual, with a touch
OF polish and courtliness. They loved, but
could not marry, When the elders of the COM
manity had been gathered to their fathers and
Mr.. Heinrich succeeded to the presidency, he
took up his residence in the house, in another
wing of which his old sweetheart had always
had her home And here the two have passed
the evening of their days, the passionate love
OF youth having merged into q tender friend
ship. Together they have ministered to the
people, who looked upon them as Joint rulers
The death OF this lovely old lady will be a sad
blow to Mr.. Henrlci and the little community
where for 80 many years she has reigned as
queen. She was eighty-one years OF age but
retained all he faculties to the last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-17

No Man, Woman, or Child
of today will ever live to see a year without
in it,-and it will be just as impossible to find
household without our 9, judging by its daily
increasing sales.
WHEELER & WILSON MIRO Co.
Office 437 9th ST. NV ia7-lmo
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About 10 o'clock iast.night fire broke out
IN the back room of ST. Georges hall, on 18th
street between Z and streets, used by the
Corcoran Cadets as an armory. The fire, which
originated in locker. is supposed to have been
caused by the spontaneous combustion of some
oiled rags used in cleaning the muskets The
fire department checked the flames before they
reached the main building. piano, o num-
Der OF uniforms IN tue lockers, some pictures
on the walls and the guns in the racks were
more or less damaged. The loss to the national
guard and the company will be from $500 to
$1,000, but the damage to the building is slight.
Maryland Wants the Worlds Fair Here.
The joint resolution favoring the holding of
the worlds fair at Washington was unani-
mously passed by the Maryland house Of dele
gates yesterday.