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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
The Bancroft Library,

1t has transpired that the Bancroft library
was purchased not by the Leno1 Library, as
supposed. but by Mr.. John Stewart Kennedy,
who has presented it to that library. The New
York Eoening Post Of yesterday says:
Hardly any act Of public munifcence on
the part of MIR. John Stewart Kennedy can take
the public by surprise. but his latest one--the
purchase of the library OF the late George Ban
croft and its presentation to the Lenox Library
lays the scholars Of New York and its vicinity
under the deepest obligation. This act stands
in glazing contrast also to the parsimony or in
capacity Of Congress. The library was offered to
Congress for $4,000, according to one Of the
provisions of Mr. Bancrofts will. The Senate
accepted the offer. but the House declined it for
the present, hoping probably to get it for less
money. Mr.. Kennedy improved the opportu-
nifty to get this great collection for New York
at cost Of csc, 900, and it will soon be on the
shelves Of the Lenox Library"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

Rose Coyle and Mary Cookley have, by Mr..
]. ]. johnson. filed bill against Dennis Ber-
nard Coyle and the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company for a decree directing the
railroad company to pay the amount retained
as the interest OF ID. b. Coyle for the condemna-
ton Of part lot .. square 537. on Virginia ave-
nue. southwest The bill states that the prop
ertv Was owned by John Coyle. who died about
fourteen years ago, leaving six children. and in
the condemnation proceedings the complain
ants and Dennis b. Coyle we're the owners and
1855. q was awarded. They state that J. B.
Coyle. when nineteen years of age, in 1865, left
for the gold mines in Australia and up to June,
1869. they received four letters from him. but
he was not prosperous. and they have endeav-
ored 70 ascertain his whereabouts and believe
he is dead Being his only heirs they ask that
his share retained be paid to them
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she Will Dou btless Do 1t.

From the St. Louis Republic.
At another time the children came home from
school, and after laying aside their wraps and
books the smallest girl cried out:
"Oh, mamma. I've dot new sweetheart, and
you tan't dess his name"
"Got new sweetheart?' said the mother,
smiling. who is hep
. Little Grant Hayes"
''Grant Hayes said the mother with mock
solemnity. Il never thought that a child Of
mine would have Yankee for a sweetheartp
The little girl was sorely troubled. She sat
gazing into the fire. her big brown eyes glowing
with the intensity Of her thoughts. Then re-
ply occurred to her and she answered, slowly:
'But. mamma, when we dts married, I'll
make demotrack Of him."
1t was an inspiration SO like the genius Of
woman that the mother laughed and the sun
shine came again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
An Impressionist Sketch.

From the Boston Journal
One Of the good deacons in certain church
is also the superintendent of the Sunday school,
and, although he is not an artist, he frequently
illustrates points in the lesson by the use Of the
blackboard. These exercises are for the special
benefit Of the younger portion of the school,
and the superintendent has habit Of arousing
the children's interest by asking questions about
what he has drawn.
Having drawn the representation Of q crown
one Sunday, much after the stereotyped style
of all such royal appendases, he said: ''Now.
what one Of the little folks can tell me what
this is?''
Several raised their hands, but the superin-
tendent's eye was caught by . little fellow on
the front seat.
well. Johnnie, you may tell"
Proud o. his distinction above his fellows, the
boy smiingly and shouted, "A pin
cushion :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

VIM. H. Harris has purchased for s25, 900 Of
T. W. Markley sub % and part %. square 159-
621% feet front on n between 18th street and
Connecticut avenue northwest
Elva NJ. Davis has bought Of ]. B. Winner for
sil 900 lot 10, block TO- kalorama Heights.
NJ. c. Figg has purchased Of H. A. Willard
for s., 500 sub l0l. square S62-1975 by 81 80
feet on between 9th and 10th streets north
west
Emma B. Randolph has bought for Sc. 900 of
]. II. Clear sub 81. square 734-l6.6O by 80 feet
on Sd between Z and F streets northeast.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

AIBAraH-s OPERA HousE.-Theater of Arts
and Letters Company in ''Giles Cory, Yeo-
man"
NEW NATIONAL THEArKR--Herrmann, the
Magician.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Daniel Frohman's Com
psny in The Wife"
HARRrs' BIJoU THEArEE--"Only q Farmer .
Daughter"
KERSAx's LYcEUM THEArER-Bob Fitzsim-
mons.
and Ohio avenue
MErzERorT HALI--Georgetown Orchestra
Concert
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THE SYSTEM OF STREET SWEEPING.
Proposed Reorganization of the Entire De-
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Proposed Reorganization of the Entire De-
pArtment by the Commissioners.
The Commissioners have decided upon Q COM
plete reorganization of the street sweeping de-
partment and on the 18th instant new systems
and new methods will be introduced in the
cleaning of Washington streets. For some
time past the subject Of street sweeping has
occupied the attention of the Commissioners.
They believed that the hundreds Of complaints
that came in concerning the condition Of the
streets in all sections had some foundation. and
after considering the matter short time decided
that the trouble Law in the system of inspection
and the methods Of sweeping. One of the
greatest defects was in the inspection Of the
work. All of the inspectors were on an equal
footing and one refused to take orders from an-
other. This complicated matters and brought
about a condition Of affairs IN the street sweep
ing department that was not desirable and not
conducive to the public interest. To remedy
this matter the Commissioners will, upon the
reorganization of the department, appoint one
inspector and make the other inspectors his as
sistants. New schedules will be made out and
the superintendent Of street sweeping will be
ordered to enforce a strict compliance of the
contract
Perhaps the most important change in the
reorganization of the street sweeping depart.
ment will be the adjustment Of the Office of
the assistant superintendent. This forces Perry
Carson. the present incumbent of that office,
out Of the District employ. The Commits
sioners maintain that there is really no neces-
sity for an assistant superintendent. There is
no provision made for one in the appropriation
bill. and the Office was created by Commissioner
Douglass for Perry Carson.
There is considerable influence being brought
to bear to retain Perry in office, bu: 1t is be-
heved that the efforts will prove fruitless. This
morning, in accordance with a request from
Commissioner Ross, Perry Carson appeared
before the former. when he told that his
Office would shortly be abolished.
The reorganization of the street sweeping
department will bring about entirely new
condition of things and the Commissioners
hope that after the first few weeks complaints
will be reduced to a minimum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

From the Cincinnati Commercisl-Gaze
1t was not nobby line Of samples the old
Cincinnati drummer carried; just modest as
sortment, suited to the humber class Of buyers
and the men who do not put on style. And
whom the spruce. dandided Louisville drummer
passed the side counter where the plain, un-
pretentious goods were displayed he turned
cOntemptuously aside, looked at them with .
sneer. not recognizing in the white-haired
stranger the salesman travelling with the afore-
said head gear, and said:
IF couldn't carry frst-class line Of sam.
Piles would carry none ct all"
Quick IS q fash the white-haired stranger
turned. aud "You are right, mir, }" said he; "you
are right"
The drummer from Louisville turned little
superciliously around in the pride Of his new
spring suit and metropolitan polish.
Think sol" said he. patronixingly.
"Yes," replied the stranger, ~ be booked the
merchants order. lyon are right. cir"
He slowiy gathered his samples together.
ut would take h-st-class sampler"
The Louisville drummer smiled.
ITO make that face Of yours pass current"
The drummer didn's wait to show his goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
ARRIVAL OF ENGLISH SOLDIERS.

British Red Coats Descend on New York
and Are Not Molested.
1t is long time since an English red coat has
been seen on Manhattan Island, but 200 British
soldiers picked from England's crack regiments
descended on New York at an early hour yes
terday morning. Their errand was . peaceful
one and they we're not molested.
Quite a number Of people had assembled at
the foot of West 26th street to witness the land
ing from the steamship Massachusetts,.
All Of the famous regiments are represented
and there is half a battery Of artillery. There
are twenty-five big life guardsmen, twenty
seven members of the royal horse artillery,
twenty of the fifth royal Irish lancers twenty of
the Prince Arthurs own hussars, twenty royal
highlanders, the famous black watch, twenty Of
the Prince Consort's rifle brigade. twenty OF
the eighty-seventh royal Irish fusileers ten Of
the mounted infantry and fifteen royal engi-
neers.
There are also ten men belonging to the
medical corps and seven buglers, trumpeters
and drummers.
The men are commanded by Col F. Wharf
The other officers are Maj. Crowdy, Capt Z. B.
F. Croker and Lieut. Rawson Turner.
When the Massachusetts left London she had
sixty-seven of the soldiers carefully trained
horses on board. They did not stand the voy-
age well and three OF them died. The whole
outfit left for Chicago on the Pennsylvania
road yesterday evening. They will give an ex-
hibltion of their skill in Chicago during the
worlds fair.
People who have seen the feats that these
men perform at Agricultural Hall in London
say that their skill is something wonderful
One Of their most difficult feats is to cut sheep
in two with sword while riding at full gallop.
A Turks head and lemons are also cut in the
same way.
Then they have tent pegging with lance and
sword. the famous musical rides, fitting the
ring, the Victoria cross race, jumping over
tables. swords and hurdles on horseback,
wrestling on horseback and any number Of
other exercises.
The contest between q mounted swordsman
and a foot soldier armed with ba yonet ia said
to be interesting and exciting. The soldiers
bayonet is made to disappear in the barrel Of
the gun when he strikes his enemy, making 1t
appear to the spectator as if it had been plunged
into his antagonist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

And ut the Same Time Be Active Members
Of the National Rifles.
BY unanimous vote the National Rifles at the
regular monthly meeting last evening adopted
a resolution which forbids in the future mem
Ders Of the organization, while on the active
list, joining the National Guard The resolu-
ton, however, will not apply to the four mem
bers already in the guard, who will be permitted
to serve out their terms of enlistment.
Messrs. W. E. Blocher, Frank E. Gibson and
T. o. varnell were unanimously elected hon
orary members. Lieut. George W. Evans, on
behalf of himself and veteran members. pre-
sented to the company life-size portraits, ele-
gantly framed. Of Past Capts. Frank B. Schaeffer,
John r. Smead. Dupont A. Davis and William
G. Moore. They were received by Capt. Oys-
ter. and the portraits were ordered to be placed
on the walls Of the library. The secretary re-
ported the membership of the company at the
average number of seventy-fve and the treas
urer represented its financial affairs In good
condition. The question OF visiting the world S
fair at Chicago was not fully determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
An Organization of Minute Men.

An organization of the minute men Of April.
1861, was effected at q meeting held last even
ing at the Light Infantry Armory by the cleo
ton Of George Brown. vice president of the
national association, as president, and Theodore
Friebus secretary. A committee consisting of
Theodore Friebus, A. E. l.. Reese and NJ. T.
Fisher was appointed to prepare bylaws and a
constitution for the government of the
citation The meeting then adjourned to meet
at the call OF the president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
BETTER Talk EDDlish-

Today in Judge Kimbalis court q colored
man named Basil Jackson. who sells flowers on
Pennsylvania avenue, was charged with pro-
family in the Center market.
Il did not make use of the indecent language
charged" said Jackson. II told him to kiss
my foot and put the French pronunciation on
what else | SAID
The next time you had better use English"
said the judge. You can pay fine of s."
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Army Orders.

The extension of leave of absence granted
Second Lieut. Arthur W. Yates, ninth infantry,
is still further extended one month on surgeons
certificate of disability.
Maj. Francis Moore, fifth cavalry, is detailed
as a member Of the examining board convened
at Fort Leavenworth, Kan, vice Maj. Camille
c. C. Carr, eighth cavalry relieved.
Capt Horace Neide, fourth infantry. having
served over thirty years in the army. is. on his
own application, retired from active service.
Leave OF absence for two months and ten
days is granted Second Lieut. Samuel G. Jones,
jr., fifth cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

The members Of company D, first battalion,
faced the range last evening. with the following
results: Lieut.. Duffy, A; Privates H. o.
Chamberlin and s. t. Brown, 43 and AZ respect
lively: Sergt. ]. B. X. Lee, Corp. House and
Private Fales. each Al; Capt J. 8. Miller. Corp.
Heydler, and Privates Chas. Miller and Wisner,
each 40; Private Tucker, SO; Lieut.. Howard
Beall, 80; Private Thorowgood. 81; Privstes
Gum and Chapman. each IS; Sergt. McAvoy,
SO; Sergt Zea. Privates Crowley and Yates, each
80; Private Waters, 81; Private Lavender 30;
Private Stearns, %; Privates W. s. Lee, III. Lee
and Ennis. each "a; Private Keane, 25; Privates
G. r. Chamberlin and Ashburn, each %;
Privates Grabill. Connel and kidwell. each %;
Sergt. Wise, 20, and Private W. E. Brown, 16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
It's AhOut Tir

It's About Time
You were thinking about your Spring Hat
Ours at $3.50 are regular "Two-fifty" values.
ap6-2t HENRY FRANC 4 Son. cor It'll and ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

Mrs. Albert Christian, thirty years of age.
committed suicide yesterday morning by walk
ing of the dock at Lansingburgh. n Y. She
was undoubtedly suffering from insanity
brought on by the death OF a child from scarlet
fever and the illness of another.
Michael Lawler attempted to drill out dyna-
mite cartridge which had failed to explode while
blasting rock for q sewer in Albany yesterday
morning and caused an explosion and his own
death. One arm was blown off and a large hole
made in his left side. His age was forty-seyen
years and he leaves wife and two children,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

From the Portland Daily Press.
'what is the price Of that bonnet?" inquired
a well-dressed woman in Portland millinery
store the other day.
where did you get that hat you have on?''
asked the lady like clerk blandly.
II bought it in Boston," said the woman.
"You did not; you stole it from this store q
year ago. Its price was IS, and you can pay
for it now before you leave this store" said the
clerk.
The woman made show Of indignation, and
denied that she had stolen the hat. But the
clerk persisted, and finally the woman paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

An elaborate dinner was given at Chamber
Inns last night to Justice Jackson of the
Supreme Court by Mr.. L. Victor Baughman.
The decorations and the service we're very fine.
The guests were Vice President Stevenson,
Secretary ]. Sterling Morton, Thomas L.
Bayard, ambassador to Great Britain; Mr..
Don NJ. Dickinson. Senator German, Senator
Blackburn, Senator Gibson, Judge McSherry,
Judge Louis f. McComas, Gen. Berrett, Mr..
Frank A. Richardson, Mr.. James L. Barbour
and Judge Lyester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
The French Ambas sador's Credentials

The French Ambassadors Credentials.
The last mail brought Mr.. Patenotre, the new
French ambassador, the official letters which
accredit him as ambassador extraordinary and
plenipotentiary to the United States The copy
Of these credentials which. according to diplo-
matte usage, must be communicated before
hand to the Department Of State. has been de-
ivered this morning to Secretary Gresham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
Tn. Brightw pod VI. Z. Church.

The edifee Of the Emory NJ. Z. Church South
81 Brightxooi has been remodeled and beauti-
fed Rev. +. T. shipley is again its pastor and
the future o; the church is bright one. The
young ladies members Of the Kings Daughters
sr- 10 bold japanese tea a. the parsonage to-
night and entertainment is - be held in the
church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

Tho Rev. Stuart Crockett, NJ. A., the rector
Of st. Stephens p Z. Church, Mt. Pleasant, at
. meeting of the vestry Of the parish last even
ate Of two years and . half Mr.. Crockett
leaves the parish in . nourishing condition,
with balance Of $500 In the treasury Of the
church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

What promises to be one of the most interest
ing talks OF the series will be given at the Uni
versity Club tomorrow night at eight o'clock.
Professor Fl. B. Richardson Of Amherst Col
lege will tell some entertaining facts about
German peasant life.
The lecture viii be supplemented by stere-
opticon views showing the various phases of life
among the peasantry and beautiful glimpses of
the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
The National Co-Operative Company.

The National Cooperative Company of
Washington at its election in Alexandria
elected Mr.. Abner T. Longley president and
not Mr.. W. A. Langley, as inadvertently printed
in The STAR Mr.. Longley was reelected
The other officers are: Smith Thompson vice
president; /. C. Stockton. secretary, and DIR.
Burton Nacafee, treasurer. and John Morrison,
l. +. Hunt. James A. Randall John Finn, l..
q. Warield. John johnson and DR.. Lawrence
Stabler directors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

Eas recently been added 10 Merits Modern
Pharmacy. litn and streets Mr.. Mertz is
famous for his pros-ess!yeness and great num-
hers OF persons suffering from Rapture are
going TO his establishments 10 be scientifically
Cited with Trusses or other Surgical Appliances
Private p@r.oEs Male and female experts in
atssndanse.-AGct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
Tharp's Excellent Wines and Liouo

Tharp's Excellent Wines and LIQUORS.
When you wish to purchase either wines or
iquors-as q beverage or medicine-the all
important question to conaider is-where il Q
responsible wine or liquor merchant ON whom
l can depend in obtaining q pure and genuine
article? 1t is just as important to buy wines or
liquors from a reliable dealer a. it is to get .
prescription from . reputable physician-in
either case 1t is Of the utmost importance. We
take pleasure in recommending TO the public
who desire Fine Wines or Pure whiskies our
responsible Wholesale and retail merchant
who has stood the test in this city for nearly
half century-we mean Mr.. JAHEs THARP,
at 812 ct. NV. Do not fail to order his chief
brand Of Whisky-"THE OLD Rye BERKELEy'-
it is mellow. pure and an excellent tonic.
mh3-f&tutf
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PRIME RIB RoAsr. 12c.: Lamb. 12i{ to 15c.;
Hams, 15c.; Shoulders. lie; 3 lbs. Lard, SOC. ;
cans Milk. Soc: lbs. Oatmeal. 25c.; lbs.
Rice, 25c.: lbs. French Prunes, Csc. Drop US
postal order.
ISrKRyArIoSAL MARxEr AND GROCERY,
l2OI and l2O3 st.
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

FORECAST TILL p. N. SATURDAY..
For the District Of Columbia. Maryland and
virginia, rain this afternoon and probably this
evening: fair saturday; increasing southerly
winds this afternoon and tonight. brisk to
high southwesterly winds Saturday; tempers-
ture will rise very rapidly this afternoon AMI
viii be very much warmer during Saturday.
CONDITION OF THE WATER
Temperature and condition Of water At 8
an: Great Fails temperature. 81: condition.
IS. Receiving reservoir. temperature, IS. Con-
dition at north connection. "a: condition at
south connection, 50: distributing reservoir.
temperature IS; condition at induent gate
house, Sc: efiuent gate house, So.
High tide. Low tide
100 pm. $50 an 6:46 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

SPRING HATs.-Latest shapes and colors, in
Fedora (Alpine) and Derby Hats. %. 81. 50, s..
LEwIs 4 SoS. One Price American Hatters, 1921
New York ave. n. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

VALUABLE PROPERTY on Ridge street be-
tween 4th and 5:h streets northwest at auction
bv Colbert and Darlington, trustees, at p. m.
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

The Montgomery Sycamore Island Club.
he Montgomery Sycamore Island Club has
s.scted the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, J. Thos- Barry: vice president,
Fred. Coppes; secretary. Samuel Z. Brooks;
treasurer. Matthew Ruppert; captain, George
W. Bauer: executive Committee, Mills Dean,
VIM schxiug. Il. K Plain, Robert johnson
and q. w. bauer; financial committee. Messrs.
Gustav Hsrsig. Fred Copies and 2. Barry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

Miss CzLEsTE BRUFF's opening exhibit of
floral designs will take place April 10, IL and
II at her new studio in Vernon Row. All in
terested in art are cordially invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

VA. PoRT AND Va CLARETs. not vulgar trade
wines. we're made from grapes solely. in my
Winery. Che. XSNDER. 500 7th-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

Hurrah for the Great Special Sale of
Fine Groceries. Old Wines, &c.
Tomorrow. tomorrow, Saturday.
Prices reduced. Prices reduced.
MErzGER's FINE GROCERY, All It'll ct. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07
"ABsnAAI"

Imparts q deiicacy Of flavor foreign TO any
other brand. This cigarette 10 not made by
the trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

Immense assortment of pocket knives from
Soc. up. WALFORD's, Az Pa. ave- n. ". lts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

Tho United States Express Company yester-
day renewed its contract with the Central Rail-
road Of New Jersey for term Of years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-07

Ever morning during shad season r. A.
Golden will have at his stands in the Center
Market q tug load of Potomac Shad within six
houIs from the time they were taken from the
nets. You will find it pleasure to eat these
fish while in this condition. Also large White
Perch. Boiling Rock. New Salmon and Live
Lobster. R. A. GOLDEN, Potomac River Fish
and Game Stands Center Market