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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23
CONDENSED LOCALS.

DR.. N. T. Finley's name was inadvertently
omitted from among those present at the
Michigan alumni banquet last week DIR. Fin
ley Is . graduate of the class of 10.
Saturday there were a number Of bills fled
by the heirs Of the late Elias b. Caldwell
against property owners in the West End to re-
move clouds on title.
Mr. H. G. Pant, who has been confined to his
house over three months with rheumatism, is
recovering.
Mary ]. Smithson has. by NJ s. T. Thomas,
6led bill for a divorce from Thomas E. Smith
son. They were married October ., 1857, have
one child, and she charS = desertion October q,
1881
Aletter was received a. polio headquarters
Saturday from Ellen Davis of Wren. sc. ask
ing information of Pompey Morant, who has
not been heard from for twenty-three years.
There will be an Orange Grove at the
Foundry ME Church tomorrow. the oath, for
the benefit Of the National Methodist Uniyer-
sity. An interesting musical program il an
nounced.
John Purcell was knocked down on Saturday
night BY one of the Swiss laundry wagons at
Sth and VI streets and badly injured. He was
taken to the Freedman's Hospital
A very pleasant celebration was that which
brought together many admirers Of Light Bat
terry A. DONG. at tbs battery's armory on
SATURDAY. evening Song, story and refresh
ment aided in making the occasion q memora-
bic one.
Attention is called to the advertisement Of
the meeting Of the Department Of the Poto-
mac GAR
Charles 2. Horner's horse ran around the
circle in the White Lot yesterday faster than
the law allows and today he had to paw IS in
the Police Court for using the road in the park
for q race track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23

Potomac Lodge, No. S73, Of the Progressive
Benefit Order, has been organized at Mel;,rd
Hall. corner sth and / streets northea.t Deputy
president, H. W. B. Reid Of Bait; n ,rs, Nd,
and y. L. Kohn, organizer Of this district, has
installed the following officers: Past presi i,lt
Edward J. Anderson, A. g. o, War Dep ,ri nent;
president, D. d. Thompson, roo 9, Atlantic
building. vice president, Charlie, E. ROBBERS,
Post Once Department; secretary, Thomas ].
Clark, T. and p. division, War Department;
treasurer. PM Hough, paving teller, Columbia
Bank; marshal, Robert l. Carr; assistant mar
shal, Mrs. Mary E Clark; Chaplain, Mrs. Mary
E. Thompson; guard, Edward II. Webb; senti-
mel, William w. Edwards, War Department;
trustees, d. d. Thompson, Charles &. Roberts
and Edward Il Webb
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port IN Anacsseia.
Special Grand Army services were hsld last
night ct Masonic Hall, Anaeostia, BY Rev. W.
@. Davenport and we're attended by John A.
Logan Post and woman's Relief Corps, besides
hrgs number Of prominent citizens. The Rev
erSnd speaker took his text from First Corinthi-
ans, chapter xvi, verse lS-"Quit yourselves like
men, BE- strons"-snd . synopsis Of his re-
marks 4 - follows: The apostle here seems to
alluds 10 the time when the Philistines, behold
ing in dismay the Isrselites bringing up the
ark ont Of Shiloh, shouted, "Be strong. and
quit yourselves Ike men, o - Philistines."
Rising manfully TO the occasion they fought
and were victorious. Their valor in . bad
cause IL worthy Of imitation in good one. st.
Paul Paul takes up their cry and says; Watch ye,
strong" Christianity Il not sentimentalisn.
II calls for the exercise Of al the strong. manly
qualities OF our nature. To-day, the birthday
Of washington, i il appropriate that We should
draw our chief illustration from his life. He ac-
quilted himself like man throughout his event
fui career. Observe his courage, his prudence,
his sslf-control, his hrmness and above all his
patriotism. But the GROWING trait Of his char
acter was his moral elevation. Nc general in
the worlds history ever equaled him in this
Warrington was Christian. Amidst the desti-
tuition If that dark Writer At Valley Forge he
retired TO the forest and knelt in humble
prayer. Whence, then, derived he bis inspirs-
tion and strength? From Him Who said. IAN
power 10 given unto Ne in heaven and in
earth" Jesus Christ our Lord is the only
author Of true nobility Of charscter-the one
only type Of true manhood. The Grand Army
and its auxiliary, the Woman's Relief Corps,
II they be true 70 themselves, will seek TO draw
their Inspiration from the same source in per-
petuating the principles Washington fought
Tor. To acquit ourselves Ike true men and
true women we must subordinate all to Christ.
He 10 the bond Of truest fraternity; His love
the only real charity, and to Him is due the
highest loyalty. Drawing inspiration from
Him, following manfully in His footsteps We
msy meet in heavenly fraternity, charity and
loyalty and "behold His glory, the glory - Of
the only begotten of the Father"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23
The District Yolunfeerx.

The District volunteers of April, 1861. who
have thus far been unsuccessful in securing the
passage Of their bill for bounty, are endeavor-
ing TO have the provisions attached to some
other bill in the House. The bill has been
passed by one house but never by both houses
at the same session. The war claims committee,
who have made a strong, favorable report based
on the letter of Col. Chas. p. Stone of May H.
1886. recounting their services, says: 'Inasmuch
and for so long without pay, and have never re-
ceived any bounty therefor, the committee
think il but just that they be granted the bounty
asked for :"
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The Incarnation Church Lectures.

The Church Of the Incarnation announces q
course of four lectures to be given in the
lecture room Of the Church Of the Ascension.
The first lecture will take place February &c.
The subject will be The Cathedrals Of Eng
land" Prof Thomas Wilson will deliver the
lecture. The next occurs March 5. and the
subject will be Life in the Argentine Repub-
lie. Prof. Frank Bigelow will deliver the
lecture. On March II, the subject, Life
Among the Indians" will be described by Rev.
J. Owen Dorsey. The last lecture will be de-
ivered on March IS by Prof. Walter Hough,
who will take as his subject "Prometheus, the
Fire Bringer." Tickets for the course, includ-
ing reserved seat, are placed at 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23

William Phipps, a young man who stood in
the line Of prisoners before Judge Miller this
morning. when called to the front was ar
raigned on charge of assaulting his father
and he plead guilty. The father, who had an
idea that the son wanted to be boss of the
house, charged the Young man with having
struck him on the arm with tin dipper. The
defendant claimed that it only a tin cup
and he threw it because his father said some
thing that he (the SOM did not think was right
'Who's the father" asked the Judge Of the
young man; lyon or this man?''
He is."
Sand he said something that you did not
think was right?'
''Yes, sir"
A fine Of IS was imposed.
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Juvenile Societies Assemble In the C0uGro.
gational Church-Intsrssting Exercises.
The mass meeting Of children belonging to
the Juvenile temperance societies Of the city at
the Congregational Church Saturday afternoon
was largely attended. The children, with ban
ners flying, marched into the church. The
various bands represented were as follows:
North Capitol Band Of Hope, Mrs. Plat, leader;
Union Chapel Legion, Miss Belle Meany, leader;
Vermont Avenue Legion, Mr.. C. H. Shelton,
leader; Calvary Baptist Legion, Miss Mollie
Bond, leader: Sixth Presby terian Legion, Miss
McDade, leader; Frances E. Willard Band Of
Hope, Mrs. Burton, leader; Company A, Loyal
Crusaders, composed Of girls and boys twelve
to sixteen years Of age, and Wesley Chapel Band
Of Hope, Miss Lizzie Kessler. leader. chorus
Of $50 children, led by Mrs. T. A. Williams.
rendered q number Of tenn, france songs. Miss
Frances Willard held the attention of the little
ones while she made one Of her happy ad-
dresses. Mrs. Geo. II. La Fetra and Miss Anna
Gordon Of Evanston. Ill, also made addresses.
Several Rotations and songs were rendered by
the children, those taking part being the fol-
lowing named: Willie Pearson, Rosalie Bartlett
Blanche buckingham, Grace WEIGH, Willie
Plat and w. N. Phillips.
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THE PATENT CENTENNIAL.
Meeting Of the Advisory Committee 1t the
Residence Of Gen. Meigs.

Meeting Of the Advisory Committee ct the
Residence Of Gen. Msigs.
The last meeting Of the advisory committee
Of the patent centennial was held at the homo
Of Gen. Meigs to consult with the chairman
and secretary Of the executive committee con-
corning the coming celebration on the sth, 9th
and 10th Of April Gen. Meigs presided and
Prof. J. Elfreith Watkins acted az secretary
Among those present were Commissioner
Douglass, Assistant Secretary willetts Of the
Agricultural Department, Commissioner Of
Labor Carroll d. Wright, Capt. Richard w.
Meade, U.S.A.; Rev. DR.. Sunderland, Col. F. A.
Seeley, George C. Maynard, Marvin G. Stone,
James L. Dubois. 1t was suggested to invite
the head officials of the different foreign
patent Offices to be present at the celebration
and also to extend to the lady inventors Of the
country cordial invitation to attend. The
meeting adjourned subject to the call of the
chairman.
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Thomas McCracken Of Fredericksburg,
charged with the murder of his father, Michael
McCracken, has been held for Q special term Of
the grand jury on Wednesday next
At Virginia Beach Friday VIM. G. White. Q
widely known young man Of that section, was
accidentally shot and killed by his brother, who
was carelessly handling a revolver.
Mf. Edwin G. Peasants, one Of the oldest
citizens of Richmond, il dead. His father was
Samuel Peasants, for many years public printer
Of Virginia.
Two million pounds of leaf tobacco was sold
in Danville during last week, and the shipments
by rail were the largest ever known for the
length Of time. One hundred and sixty-fve
thousand pounds Of manufactured tobacco were
shipped.
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Fined sloo for Indecent Expo.ur.

A colored barber giving his name as Charles
Adams was arraigned before the Police Court
Saturday charged with making an indecent ex-
hibition Of himself in an alley near 18th and N
streets northwest. He plead guilty to the
charge. Policeman Clifford, who made the ar
rest, made . statement Of the prisoners indie
cent conduct and said he had been arrested
once before on . similar charge. That time he
paid $50.
Other witnesses we're in court to tell of the
prisoners indecent conduct in the same alley
on previous occasions, but the judge said it was
not necessary TO hear them and imposed the
maximum penalty, sl00 or ninety days on the
farm.
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The American LEGION Of Honor.

The Grand Council Of the American Legion Of
Eonor Of the District Of Columbia has elected
the following oficerS to serve for the ensu-
ing year: Grand commander, F. 8. Metcalf;
vi,s grand commander, E. H. Fowler; grand
orator, F. C. Potts; past grand commander,
VIM. Thomas; grand secretary, Chas. s. Willis
(re-elected); grand treasurer, J. Weed Corey;
grand guide, ". Z. Taylor; grand chaplain, A.
Z. Whitney; grand warden, Geo. E. Dunster;
grand sentry, Chas. Z. Roberts; grand trustee
Ito serve for three years., John L. Clements.
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ALEXANDRIA.
wksHINGToN'S

wAsHTNGToNs BIRTHDAY
The fire bells at sunrise this morning an
nounced the incoming Of the substitute for the
22d of February, and there were two celebra-
tons before noon. Washington public school
held exercises in commemoration of Washing
ton and his little Ratchet and st. Johns Cadets
paraded. Except in the state and city Offices
business has proceeded as usual, but the cele-
bration will be resumed tonight when the
Friendship Veteran Hose Company Q774) will
have banquet mt Fleischmann's Hotel and the
Columbia Fire Company will also spread ban
quet ut its hall on st. Asaph street.
INFIRMARY IMPROVEMENT.
The Kings Daughters have been very active
in the promotion of that excellent charity, the
Alexandria infirmary. which has succeeded the
orphan asylum and the widows home and oc-
cupies the site Of both institutions. They have
greatly improved both buildings and will early
this season tear down the one-story school
room. which stands between the asylum and
the home, and build there handsome three
story building with three commodious wards
the mems, women's and childrens wards each
has prepared the plans for the edifce and il
will be soon in the hands Of the contractors and
builders.
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS.
The District Circle Of the Kings Daughter
Of Alexandria and Fairfax met here this after
noon and received a visit from the representa-
tives Of the National Circle Of the Kings
Daughters, who have been in attendance on the
Women's Council in Washington. The Alex
andria-Fairfax District Circle has Miss Sallie
Stewart rs president and Miss Sallie Rathbone
as secretary. 1t Is made up Of West End.
Woodlawn, Mount Vernon and other circles Of
Fairfax county and Of st. Luke's and other cir
cles in the churches Of this city.
NOTES
The hremen were called ON late Saturday
night by the burning Of foul chimney on
Alfred and Duke streets. which endangered the
neighboring dwellings, that are largely Of wood.
The roofs were drenched and safety secured.
Rev. DR.. Paule, presiding elder Of n. Z.
N n ns6>~a>~e.~ - u>,xs- r..sa~.-a !.
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TIE FAILURE

HE FAILURE
OF the kindeys and liver 70 properly remove he lac
tic or uric acid from the system results in
RHEUMATISM
This acid accumulates in the 6brous tissues particu.
larly In the Joints and Inflammation and the
terrible pains and aches. which more agonising
every time . movement u made.
THE WAY TO CURE
Rhsumatism 10 to purity the blood. And to do this
take the best blood purifier. Hoods sarsaparilla
Hosts OF friends testify Of rheumatism has
effected. Tryit.
ACUTE RHEUMATISM.
II have been suffering from an acute attack Of
rheumatism induced by . spran Of once dis.
locate ankle joint, which caused great swelling and
Intense pain. But one bottle Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
restored circulation. ceansed the blood and relieved
the pain % that am nearly well again. I regard
Hoods Sarsaparilla as standing at the head of reme
dies for purifying the blood and Riving healthy
CHRONIC RHEUMATISM
For chronic rheumatism Hoods Sarsaparilla did
me more good than anything else have taken"
+. MILLER. Limerick Centre, Pa.
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
Sold By all druggists. 81 six for IS. Prepared only
by G. l. HOOD CO.. Apothecares. Lowell, Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR.
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ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATToRNEYsHIP.
Several Young Members Getting Signatures
for the Position.

Before the news Of the nomination Of Capt
Cole for district attorney had reached the city
hall Saturday morning young members of the
bar were considering the sdvisability Of secur-
ing signatures Of persons to applications for
positions a. assistants to the new attorney.
Most Of them, however, are making still hunt,
and are securing the names Of indorsers in a
quiet way, while others are outspoken in their
candidacy.
The only applicant for the place now filed by
Mr.. Mullowney in the Police Court is Lawyer
Sillers, who has been gathering together what
influence he could since the resignation Of
Judge Hoge.
I Mr.. Mullowney, however, has the backing Of
most of the members Of the bar and he is also q
republican, having been appointed during the
administration Of Mr.. A. 8. Worthington, when
he was district attorney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23

The ladies Of the Nswsboys and Childrsn's
Aid Society gave . delightful entertainment
Saturday ct the house of Mira Nathaniel Rob
bins, Is Iowa circle, for the bsneAt Of the News
boys Home. An interesting program vss rem
dered, the parts being taken BY Miss Nellie
Brown, Miss De Shields, Miss Mario McColloch,
Mr.. Percy 8. Foster, Mr.. d. G. Bangs, Niss
bury and Assrs. George and Rdvsrd Wassr-
bury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23

At the first regular meeting Of the Lawford
Tennis Club for the season Of 1891 Ormsby Nc
Cannon was elected president and A r. Adams
secretary and treasurer. An executive commit
tss was formed consisting of the president and
secretary lex ofiicio) and Messrs. Brown, Nc
Donald and Wise. Messrs. Lieber, Hopkins,
Hughes and Porter were admitted to member
chip. The club then adjourned to March II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23
BAnBrR's. BAKERS, GnocEn's

And washerwomans itch and every species Of itching
burning, bleeding, scaly and pnply diseases of the
skim scalp and blood, with loss Of hair instantly
relieved and speedily, permanently and economically
cured by the CUTICURA REMEDIES when all other
methods and the best physicians fail. Thsss are
strong words but true n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23

The entire reorganization Of the Amateur
Athletic Union Of America will take place to-
day, after which the A. A o., instead Of being
. union Of clubs, viii be union Of associations
There viii be four associations: Metropolitan,
New England, Western and Pacific Coast. The
Metropolitan Association will consist Of the
clubs In New York state and New Jersey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23
= Memorial Services Postponed.

The services in memorial of Gen. Sherman,
which were TO be held Saturday evening at
Grand Army Hall under the auspices of the
Ohio Republican Association, were postponed on
account of the absence of members Of Congress,
who were detained at the Capitol.
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Arrested for Clipping Dogs Ears.

Frank W. Moulson, an employe Of the tels-
phone company, who lives in Northeast WASH
ington, was complained against in the Police
Court today by Agent Key Of the Humane
Society and the case was continued until
Thursday. The information against the de-
PENDANT charged that he tortured and tor
mentsd certain dogs 1t IL alleged that Mr.
Moulton 10 the owner Of q number Of bull dogs,
and the alleged cruelty consists In clipping
dogs ears. The defendant has ESQ collateral
Deposited for his appearance.
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They Cribbed the Corn.

George Brownsell, stable keeper for J. +.
varnell, and John Ball, . countryman, were
tried in the Police Court Saturday charged
with obtaining money under false pretenses.
Mr.. varnell purchased some corn from Ball
and paid him for it. After the corn was de-
hvered he found there was not as much a. he
had paid for. When Ball returned to make
another sale he was questioned by Mr.. varnell,
who was informed that the men had divided the
difference in cash between them. 80 he alleged,
and for that reason he caused their arrest
Judge Miller held both defendants for the %
ton of the grand Jury.
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Protest Against Unlimited Liquor Licenses.
At the recent annual session Of the Grand
Tent Of Rechabites, z. 8. Woodford, grand
chief ruler, and L. II. Patterson, grand secrs-
tary, High Chief Ruler A II. Dewey offered q
series Of resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted, setting forth that 1T has come to
the knowledge Of this Grand Tent that the Dis
trict Commissioners have reconsidered their
former action limiting the number Of licenses
for saloons TO be granted within the District Of
Columbia, thereby opening the door for the
Wholesale extension Of the liquor traffic." and
declaring THAT the Grand Tent of the District
Of Columbia, Independent Order Of Recha-
bites in North America, enters most en-
phatic protest against any extension Of the
liquor traffic in this District, believing that il
restriction 10 q most necessary step toward the
dnal exterminAtion Of tn Q evil"
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WIN Try TO Get Him Transportation.

Martin Hall, . one-legged confederate vet
eran, dressed in . gray suit Of clothes, was
among the prisoners who were before the Police
Court today. He was charged with being 8
vagrant. Policeman Boyce arrested him about
O'Clock yesterday morning The officer had
seen him begging several times and wanted to
give him nights lodging, but he refused to ac-
cept it Hall was under the influence Of liquor.
but was not drunk.
When called upon to mike statement, Hall
aid that be came here from Pikesville and was
on his way 70 Richmond to 20 into the Confed-
crate Home there. He said he wanted to zee
Gen. Lee or some other virginian from whom
he could get transportation.
Judge Miller said he would not turn Hall out
on the street, but would have him cared for un-
III he could get transportation.
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Present. From Gen. Sherman.

A short time prior to Gen. Sherman's last
illness he presented to his army friend, Col
Amos Webster, late of Gen. U.S. Grants stan,
an engraving Of himself in full uniform, with
his autograph attached written in lead pencil.
His Official card accompanied the gift On the
back thereof was written the following: my
supply Of Sarony's photographs IL exhausted.
Inclosed engraving Il considered good Pencil
used because the paper 10 not suited 10 ink.
WITS"
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUSENIENTs TONIGHT.

AIBAreH's.-National Council Of Women
NArIoxAL--Rosina Vokes.
HAlRIs' -''Grimes' Cellar Door"
Kx2sAx'a-HowardB urlesque Company.
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We srs now prepared 10 show our early sprine AZ
rivals Of FIGURED INDIA AND CHINA SILKS.
Foremost among these are the Black Grounds with
colored figures, which We have I, our own exclusive
designs and the POLKA Dots, which vs have in . pro-
fusion Of colors, and besides these have great
rety Of Black and Colorsd er0unds With white nsured
sdscts in patterns exclusively our owa.
We are also prepared to show our early arrivals Of
GRENADINES in plain and fancy striped and figured
effects. Our spscal number in this line ID an allsk
srsds In tan patterns 1t Csc. Per y.rd worth sl2A
Thus you are advised Of the early spring arrivals
Many are the styles 10 which you win b introduced
this season. An entire revelation In SILK FABRICS
Goods made beautiful each successive season.
Genius grovs brighter and sadsavors from year to
year 10 produces designs which are bound to please
every and have the PICK Of the world before
N. We will let you share our sdvantagss- You are
new things.
In equal range Of nswnsss ars the TRIMMINGS that
are indispensable to furthsrns the appearance Of
your dress. for it ID truly said that little trim.
ming here and there nicely arranged will assist most
fectvsly in besutfyne your selections in snk Dress
wesvea. And to another item of wear do We wish to
caution your selection. viz. propernttins CORSET.
Don't buy your Corsets at random for no matter how
expensive . Dress you buy or how good . mantua
maker you consult the construction Of your Dress
there il nothing that can more quickly upset your
plans than limiting Corset; and don't Judge Cor
set the price, for high price does not alvays signify
merit. Let some one that knows Judge for you what
kind Of Corset ought to Our Corset ladies
understand their business thoroughly: rely on them.
We viii back their opinion Go BY what they tell you
then you won't 60 amiss In advance vs tell you that
mean this in it, broadest ssnss.
30 como to and your interests will Be fully pro-
tscted. We DO business on . business principle II
you are treated right you will stick to NJ. II you
don't We VIII b. an equal loser. L. this comprehsn-
siblsi
NAIL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE CAREFUL CON.
eIDERATION.
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