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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
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AT a meeting OF the Washington branch Of
the National League for the Protection of
American Institutions the following officers
were elected:
President. Judge c. D. Drake; vice president
Gardner G.. Hubbard; secretary, Archibald
Hopkins; treasurer, Henry Z. Peliew; board Of
managers, Charles Lyman, Rev. DR.. Vim. A.
Bartlett, Rev. DIR. Geo. W. Douglass, Bishop
John Z. Hurst. DIR. +. NJ. Gunaell, j. c. Ban
croft Davis, Admiral 5. p. Carter. Paymaster
General Watmough. Benjamin H warder.
At the annual election Of the Glymont I'm
provement and Excursion Company, held at
Glymont. Md, the following were elected
trustees for the ensuing year, viz: n. Bunch.
J. Orvine johnson, d. Ia. KeFauyer, L. +. Re
fauver, Otis Bigelow. The officers elected for
the ensuing year are: y. Bunch, president;
Gus blgeioy, vice president; H. z. Wells, sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Wine Makers Dispense With AIiddlemen.
Wine makers Of Clara valley, CAL, have formed
an association to secure better prices for their
output. They will erect cellar winery and
distilery in which they will handle the wines of
members who have no facilities of their own.
They will establish agencies west and in the
east and will deal directly with consumers and
retailers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Chicago's union cigarmakers win strike on
May for increased wages.
William Blaney, who murdered his grand
mother in Baltimore last May, win be hanged
June IL.
The Maryland Democratic Reform Club has
been organized at Baltimore. II win boom
Cleveland. Fat
Michael Posi-, ex-treasurer Shelby comfy,
Ind, has been indicted for embezziing $lS,O00
Of the county's funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
The Maf,a Said to Be in New York.

InG R8HB SSSfU DC IN New YOFk,
The New York Herald today prints story in
which it declares that the terrors of the Malta
are at our very doors. It says that Francesca
Alta Of Third avenue, feather duster manu-
facturer Of that city, has been warned that he
must die and that he is in daily fear of assassi-
nation. Alta testified in an italian murder
case year or more ago and thus gained the
enmity Of the Malta. He was threatened at the
time, but fed. He changed his name and per-
sonal appearance as much as possible, but was
soon traced by the organization and now says
he is awaiting his death. He has resolved to
sell his life as dearly b possible, and with that
purpose in view has armed himself He has
made regular fortress out Of his little shop
and goes abroad az little as possible, but for al
that he believes that he il doomed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
THE LATE HENRY 8. DAVIS.
He Was Widely Known in the District-B
Funeral Tomorrow.

He Wss Widely Known in the District-His
Funeral Tomorrow.
Mr.. Henry s. Davis, an old resident Of the
city, died Wednesday night at his residence,
916 18th street. Mr.. Davis was born in Charles
county, Nd, April 8, 1914, and came to this city
in 1888, where he has since resided. He was
prominent democrat and was an intelligent
student Of political history and displayed
wide acquaintance with the events in the his
tory Of this and other countries He was
largely engaged in various business enterprises
in this District and as . result Of his energy
and Judgment he acquired considerable for
tune. For number of years past he has not
been In active business and has lived q retired
life. He had wide acquaintance among the
older residents of the city, who will mourn the
loss OF one who was good friend and a kind
nelghbor. He married sister of NJ. w. and
William Gait and leaves two children, Mr..
henry r. Davis, a weil-known member Of the
District bar. and Miss Josephine Davis. The
funeral, which will be private, takes place at
ESQ tomorrow afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
Lieut.. Peary's Lecture This Evening.

As already announced Civil Engineer r. E.
Peary, U. s. N, lectures before the National
Geographic Society this evening at the
Academy of Music on his proposed expedition
to northern Greenland, with very complete
lantern-slide illustrations from photographs
taken during his trip into the interior Of
Greenland in 1886. Chief Engineer Melville at
present chief of the bureau of steam engineer
ing and well known as one of the heroes of the
Jeanette expedition. will make q few in
troductory remarks relative to the general
subject OF arctic exploration, in which
he Is recognized an authority.
Secretary Tracy has promised to be
present if possible, and has expressed great
interest in Mr.. Peary's plan, which differs very
materially from the great majority of arctic
expeditions. An especially interesting feature
of the meeting will be the presentation of a
handsome silk United States flag to Mr.. Peary
by his fellow-members of the society to be
carried by him to the ''fartbest north and
then returned to its keeping, n bright emblem
OF National Geographic Society achievement.
This handsome flag is a gift to the society from
Miss Uirica Dahigren, daughter Of the eminent
admiral, and it is her hope that the old flag
beneath which SO many of her relatives have
fought may thus gain new honors in the far
north.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.
Special arrangements have been made by
means OF which teachers and pupils of the pub
lie schools can get tickets in 'blocks of twenty
at reduction, and it is expected that advan-
tage will be taken Of this liberal offer on the
part of the society.
The following list Of lantern slides will be
useful for reference by those who propose to
attend this evening, and it illustrates very we'll
the interesting character of the lecture:
Map Of Greenland, profile Of Greenland, the
arctic highway {old style), the imperial high
way of the inland ice, along the Labrador coast,
first iceberg, the ice pack, whaler ramming the
foes, spectral berg, q mountain of ice, it
towers above the masts, bergs in the fog, mid
night sunlight, Handicapped cliffs of Disco,
Greenland town, group OF Greenlanders, Es-
kimo mother and child, small Eskimo, Eskimo
bellies, family group, last chapter, cliffs of
Godhaven, twin berg, crystal dream, Green
land house and church, stone and turf hut,
ladies at entrance Of hut, interior from Es-
kimo sketch), summer tent OF skins, its occu-
pants, Oomiak passing glacier, Eskimo launch
ing kayak, ailoat, close to the glacier face, up
the glacier valley, from the crest Of the noun
tain dam, crevasses Of the glacier face, more
crevasses, waves of the inland sea, Maigaard, a
time observation, temporary shelter a bit of
down grade, the ford from the glacier effects
OF the arctic summer, an impossible chasm,
the shore of the ford again, Greenland coast
view, an arctic portal, palace OF the ice king,
| the Ice kings portrait, big game (tigers Of the
north), combat with bear, the most northerly
house on the globe, ruined Morse church, devils
thumb, farewell to Greenland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Hearty Welcome to the Pastor, Rev. 8. X
Murray, Returned for the Fifth Year.

Hearty Welcome to the Pastor, Rev. 8. X.
Murray, Returned for the Fifth Year.
Last evening the Central Methodist Prot
estant Church, 18th and NJ streets, welcomed
the return Of the pastor. Rev. s. R. Murray,
and his family for the fifth year of service. A
crowded house greeted them and there was
fine display of flowers. The exercises included
piano solo by Mrs. Hyer, recitations by May
Clements. Minnie Clements, Miss E. Whiteside,
Miss Brockett Messrs. NJ. ODonoghue and
frank Brown and solos by Mr.. Hunter and
Miss Florence Grigg The address of welcome
was by Mr.. George Topham and Mr.. Murray
responded, expressing his qualification on be-
ing again with them and congratulated them
on their prosperity in every interest Of the
church and said his relations had been so
pleasant that he felt like he could enjoy fee
simple title to this pulpit.
Then the pastor and wife were stationed to
the right Of the pulpit and received the con-
CALCULATIONS of all, who were directed to the
basement, where cream and cake were enjoyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Why Those italian Papers Were Excluded.
cablegram from Rome having stated that
the postmaster Of New York had refused to per-
init a number Of italian newspapers to be cir
culated and had returned them to the italian
publishers with a statement that entry into the
United States was forbidden, Postmaster Van
Colt Of New York said yesterday that the state
ment was true, but did not apply to italian
newspapers alone, but also to newspapers pub
lishe0 in other foreign countries. The reason
that the papers we're returned, said the post
master, was because they contained lottery
advertisements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
All the Girls Fined.

Yesterday afternoon about S O'Clock there
was lively scene in Freemans alley when
Policeman Trainor placed colored girl named
Belle Green under arrest for disorderly con-
duct. As soon as she was arrested more than .
dozen of her friends went to her rescue and at
tempted to make mincemeat of the officer, but
they only succeeded in disfguring his uniform
before he got out Of the alley with Belle. After
she was placed behind the bars Officer Trainor
went back to the alley, and, with assistance, he
White, Alice Tillman and William Simms
They were tried in the Police Court today
and fined $40 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
Two Divorces Granted.

Judge Hagner has made a decree Of divorce
in the case of Augusta Mead against George H.
Mead in favor of the complainant. The bill.
fled July II last by s. G. Mills, sets out the
marriage in Onondaga county, N. Y, in August,
1862, and states that after living as man and
wife till April, 1878, he deserted her.
A decree of divorce was also made by Judge
Hagner in favor of Laura McMaster against
Humphrey McMaster yesterday. The petition,
filed by Messrs. Cole 4 Cole September last,
stated that they were married in Baltimore
June 9, 1881, and charged habitual drunken
ness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Maj. De We're Burr, who resided in the Dis
trict for many years, died OF the 9Th instant at
the home Of his son, Richard Burr, in Polk
county, Florida, to which place he went two or
three years ago. Maj. Burr was a member of
the old levy court Of the county and had held
a number Of Offices under the old District gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
Real Estate M alters.

Recent sales made by Kennedy 4 Ficklen in
$4,000. House on P street, corner 5th; q 500
House on Wylie street; $1,000. No. HOS H
street northeast; $4,000. House and lot on
Cleveland avenue; 81, 800. House and lot No.
ITO H street northeast; "a, 800
Margaret Hanna has bought Of Sophia Kempf
by 63 feet on Kingman Place between P, O, 18th
and 14th streets northwest.
Carl Youngs has purchased from Mary d.
Biddle for "a ,070 sub 80, square 1872, ~ by 921$
feet on s between 18th and 10th streets north
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Successful Safe Cracking at Cumberland.
Yesterday morning the safe in the Cumberland
Brewing Company's Office in Cumberland was
blown open by burglars and between $40 and
$50 taken therefrom. The safe was completely
demolished as was also all the windows in the
building. watchman and fireman were asleep
in the building at the time, but heard no noise.
No clue to the robbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
He Got a Heavier Puni.hment.

In the Criminal Court yesterday the case of
Henry Bieber-appeal from Police Court
judgment of $40 for an assault on Officer
Murphy-was tried Murphy and his partner,
Kelly, testified to the circumstances Of the
assault, all Of which Bieber denied. asserting
that, on the contrary, the policemen assaulted
his family and that both officers had been
drinking. The jury found verdict Of guilty
and Judge Bradley sentenced him to fine Of
$50 or 30 days in jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

ROYAL Blue LINE DINING CARs--The Pull
man company Is now operating dining car serv-
ice between Washington, baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York via Royal Blue Line on the
famous fye-hoar train leaving Washington at
1000 am and the fast express leaving Wash
ington at 5:10 pm. These cars were built ex-
pressly for use on the Royal Blue Line, and the
fact that the service is under direction Of the
Pullman company guarantees its quality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
At Last Arnett,s Own Time Cam.

James II. Arnett Of Vienna, ILL.,, who had
been tried and acquitted three times for murder,
was sssassinated Monday morning one mile
west of here on the highway. The shot was
fired from cabin near the road side. Furb
Stanley and his son Edward were arrested
charged with the crime. They live near where
the tragedy was enacted, and as they had made
repeated threats against Arnett, suspicion was
directed toward them. There were no wit
nesses to the tragedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
A Fatal Railroad Accident.

A freight train Of thirteen cars and three
engines on the Maryland Central railroad broke
through trestle yesterday morning at Falls
ton, near Baltimore. Nine men were on the
train. Three we're killed and two badly in
jured. The others had time to jump and es-
capped. The cars were quickly ablaze and
hurna5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
The Estate of Gen. Jobnstop.

In the estate Of Joseph E. Johnston, Mr.
James l. McIane of Baltimore, executor, yes
terday petitioned for an order Of sale to enable
him to carry out the provisions OF the will.
Judge Hagner made the order authorizing
either public or private sale and to turn over
at appraised value household effects to the next
of kin who 90 desire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Deeds in fee have been fled as follows:
7. H. G. Todd to G. L. Alexander, lot 2, so.
$50; g.. d. s. Mackall to +. A. Lacey sub
131, 50. $50; $4,000. W. N. He'll to Louisa
Miller, sub D, 50. 4s4; g. Louisa Miller to
B. Miller. same property; e.. c. Umhan to
Jacob Kries, pit. IA, SO. 453: o., 225. John Cook
to W. Harvey, pit. Z, So. $50: -. c. Walter to
Z. A. Posey. pit II, 50. 1874; g.. E. A. Posey
to w. NJ. Boag, same property; g..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
THAT TIRED FEELING
HOODS sARsAPARMLA
Hrarn1rARY Huxoas

Easily cured In childhood by the CUrrcURA RENE
DIES the pursst and best Of all humor curss- Skin.
scalp and blood diseases with los Of hair spsed-
lily. permanently and economically cured in Early life
thus avoiding years Of torture, dsnguaton and mem
tai - well physical suffering. Parents. rsmsmbsr
this ani do your duty. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
Result of . Fight.

Edward Berry and John Winfield engaged in
fight on North Capitol street yesterday, dur
ing which the latter received a slight cut in the
groin. The injured man was attended by DIR.
Hall at the Emergency Hospital and Berry was
taken to the police station. He was fined $40
in the Police Court this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

READ THIs--There will be n large and i'm
portsnt sale Of household effects by 1atimer a
Sloan at their auction rooms tomorrow. Satur-
day, April IS, commencing at 10 o clock. Owing
20 the unfinished state of their horss and car,
riage department the horses and carriages viii
be sold in front Of their auction rooms, l4O9 G
street at IL oclock.-4drt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

The storm of last Saturday prevented many
friends Of the Newsboys and Children's Aid
Society from attending their pound party and
the ladies Of the society will DO at the home.
517 18th street, tomorrow to receive such dona-
tons as may be sent in. Last week there were
about 400 packages left at the home and $3.50
in money, for which the gratitude of the society
is extended to the generous contributors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
Toledo Gambling Dens Raided.

Mayor Vincent ]. Emmick Of Toledo, Ohio,
took hold on Thursday morning and Or
dered everything closed. The police pulled
every gambling joint in Toledo. Faro banks
and poker rooms were raided without mercy.
The mayor announces that policy shops must
go too. Over 100 gamblers are under arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
Judge Montgomery,s Condition.

Judge Montgomery's case Of grip has devel-
oped into pronounced attack of pneumonia,
and he is in a very critical condition. He was
somewhat better. however, this morning. His
brother has arrived and is now with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMCsEMENTs TONIGHT.

AIBAuGa's-'TheC Z. S. Nail"
NArIoxAL--Daly's Company in Tanning Of
the Shrew"
HARRIs'.-"The Fast Mail"
KERSASs-City Club Vaudeville.
TABERNACLE CHURCn.-'Portugal;" lecture
by eI-Minis;er George b. Loring.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Lecture BY Engineer
Peary on North Greenland Expedition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

The first ballot in joint caucus last night (the
sixth Of the series) in the Florida senatorial
contest resulted as follows: Call. SO; speer, S.;
Bloxham, 2. Seventh ballot Call. 60; Speer,
35; Bloxham, 8. Eighth ballot: CALL 50; Speer,
IS; Bloxham g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

ENTERPRISE AND SuocEss.-The crowd In
attendance at Strasburger's Banner Sales"
testify to the advantages Of literally adver-
Using the inducements to be offered The
spacious stores are thronged with bargain
hunters while the red banner flies and the sales
have more than tripled since the Inauguration
Of this special feature. A column-iong list Of
the attractions offered will be found in tomor-
rows paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

THERE is an air of refinement, good taste
and general superiority about the coats, capes,
blazers and cioaks sold by VIM H. McKnew,
933 Pennsylvania avenue. His establishment is
a safe and agreeable place to shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

IMPORTANT ANSouScEMESr.-An articles left
over from todays sale Of the Mossel collection
at the WOrmley pariors can be purchased at
private sale, commencing this evening and con-
tinuing up to 3 o'clock, and from am. till 4
pm tomorrow.-Adct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

SECURE your seats at Droops. 925 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, for the Saengerbund concert
Sunday night, April 19, at the Academy Of
Music.-AGCt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Short Breath, Palpitation, Pain in Chest,
Weak or Faint Spells, &C., cured BY DR.. Miles
New Heart Cure. Sold at
Str MERITS DRua SroRr. 1O1A r st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
The Amateur Base Bali chaupionsb,p.

Tho entries for the Amateur Athletic Union
base ball championship close today with Sec
rotary Sullivan in New York. Three entries
have been made from Washington. Last year
the Columbus was the only entry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Children's Knee Pants from 25c. up.
VIZ GAHSxR, The Peoples Clothier,
1925 7th ut. NV. apl4-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

500 More Dress Forms, 40 cts. only, 1t
the DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE AND PATTERN
Rooms, 18th and h NV, and 4th and Pa ave- q e.
ap16-8t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

Elixir Babek cures Chills. Fever. Neural.
gia and all nalarial trouble, promotes digestion
and strengthens the system. At druggists, SOC
apl5-1Ot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

SECURE your seats at Droop's, s25 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, for the Saengerbund concert
sunday night, April l9, at the Academy Of
Mnsic sdrf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

sPECIALTIEs IN FINE BUTTER.
The Darlington. The Sharpless-
The Four Leaf Clover.
s and S-pound boxes packed for family use-
JAMES F. OYSTER
Office Cor. Penna- ave. and 9Th st.
CHI. 18th st. wing Center Market.
'h"rAe' o'@H'' rs Northern Liberty Market
Telephone No. 271-3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
You NEED IT Now

To impart strength and give feeling Of health and
vigor throughout the SYSTEM there nothing equal
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t peculiarly adapted to
that tired feeling caused by change of
son, climate or life, and while tones and sustans the
system puries and renovates the blood. We earn
estly the large army Of clerks. book keepers.
teachers, housewives operatives and others who have
been closely confined during the winter and who need
GOOD SPRING MEDICINE
To try Hoods Sarsapariiia noto. Don't delay.
Every spring for years have made it practice 10
take from three to five bottles of Hoods Sarsapara,
because know it purifes the blood and thoroughly
cleanses the system of all impurities. That langud
feeling. sometimes called spring fever will never
visit the system that has been properly cared for by
this never-failng remedy" W. II. LAWRENCE,
Editor Agricultural Epitomist Indianapolis, Ind.
THAT TIRED FEELING
For 6rst-class spring medicine my wife And1 both
think very highly Of Hoods Sarsaparilla. We both
took 1t last spring. 1t did great deal Of good and
felt better through the hot weather than be-
fore It cured my wife Of sick headache and relieved
me Of dizzy, tired feeling. We shall certainly take
Hoods ssrsaparilla again this spring. J. H. PEARCE
Supt Granite Railway Co.. Concord. Nh.
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. q; nix for %. Prepared only
BY O. L HOOD Co.. Apothecariss. Lowell. Mass
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17

SECURE your seats at Droop's. 925 Pennsyl-
vAnia avenue, for the Saengerbund concert,
Sunday night, April 10, at the Academy Of
Nuslc.-A9rt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
OCEAN STEAMERS.

CHORT ROUTE TO LONDON.
y N0KDDEUTsCHEK LLOYD 9. g. 90.
Fast Express Steamers,
To Southampton london. Havre). Bremen.
Elder. Sat-, April Is, p M Traye, We'd. April
q, p. m. Fulda. We'd, April -. $50 e. m. SADIE
Sat-. April Is. spree. Tues. Apfn u. N.
Werra, We'd, April %. q am.
Comfortable state rooms. excellent table, lux uYious
saloon appointments. Prices: 1st cabin 800 and up-
ward berth. according 70 location; ID cabin $50
Q25 Penn. ave. ap16
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
THE COURTS.

EourrY CouRr-Judge Hugner.
Yesterday agt Montgomery; de-
murrer overruled- Lacy agt Scott: sale ra tilted
nisi. Rover agt Rover ct al; consent decree
adjusting rights Of parties. McMaster agt Nc
Master; divorce . win. mat granted. In re
johanna O'Neil, alleged lunatic: writ de
lunatico inquirendo ordered to issue. Mead
agt. Mead; divorce win. mat granted.
Today-Ferry agt Ferry; c. Burke appointed
guardian ad Item. James Rossiter. Margaret
A. Thomas and Catherine Lowe; writs de luna
tico inquh endo ordered to issue. Parker agt
Parker; bill and cross-bill ordered dismissed.
PROBATE CoURr--.Tssd9e Hdgnr.
Yesterday-Iu re estate Of Mary ]. Jewell;
petition Of George ]. Music for letters. In re
estate Of Joseph E. Johnston; order permitting
sale Of personal property.
Pickett Camp Of Confederate Veterans in
Richmond last night adopted resolutions in
commemorstion Of the death Of Gen. Joseph E.