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SENATOR BRICE's RECEPTION.
1t was Attended by the Majority of the Com.
missiOners.

1t was Attended by the Majority Of the Com
missiOners.
At the morning session of the general as
sembly today the stated clerk Of the body Of
fered a resolution expressing the thanks Of the
assembly to Senator and Mrs. Brice for the
courtesy and hospitality shown in their recep-
ton rendered to the commissioners yesterday
afternoon.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
by rising vote and many of the commissioners
seemed to regret that this was all they could do
to show their appreciation and gratitude.
Corcoran house and Its surroundings never
looked more beautiful than they did yesterday.
nor could a more perfect day have been mad for
such an entertainment The broad windows of
the fine old house were thrown open to
the afternoon breezes, and, in addi-
tion to the superb decorations of the
flowers and plants that gave touch of summer
to the scene. On a broad stretch Of lawn in
the garden back of the house was stationed the
Marine Band. which discoursed an appropriate
program Of music during the two hours Of the
reception.
As the guests entered the house they were
shown into the broad corridor where. in the
bay window, stood the hostess and mistress Of
the house extending cordial welcome to all
the guests. She wore a handsome gown Of
pale green and white brocaded silk
The commissioners and the ladies
who were with them, after a pleas
ant exchange Of greetings with the
hostess, passed ON to examine and admire at
their leisure the treasures of art and sculpture
in the house and OF art and nature in the gar
den. In the vicinity Of the large fountain
who preferred to do so might sit and
chat or listen to the music, at their
pleasure. Several pretty marquee tents were
standing in this part of the grounds and from
these was served bountiful collation. OF ices
strawberries, cakes and lemonades. The hours
Of this garden fete were from to 6, and it was
with regret on the part Of all that they realized
that the time had arrived when they must leave
the attractions of Corcoran house
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SOCIAL MATTERS,
The Garden Party at the Corcoran House
Personal Notes.

The Garden Party at the Corcoran House
Personal Notes.
The garden party given by Senator and Mrs.
Brice yesterday to the delegates of the assem-
bly, was great success. Their splendid homes
and spacious gardens are simply perfect for such
magnificent hospitality. Mrs. Brice received
the guests in the deep alcove Of the hallway. and
then everybody had the liberty Of either the
mansion or the grounds. The Misses Brice kept
as they met them. Under the trees on the 1
street side Of the garden the refreshment tables
were laid. There were plenty Of good things
for a small army, served in most
attractive way to the guests as
they were seated in the shade.
The Marine Band played on the lawn
near the fountain. The guests did not
leave until nearly seven. and the
occasion will certainly be one that will have a
very pleasant niche in the memories they will
carry away Of their visit to Washington.
A lawn fete will be given by Miss Macfarland's
class. Church Of the Covenant, on the coming
Friday, at Mrs. John Hays grounds, New York
avenue between 18th and 10Th streets.
The reception committee will consist of Miss
mcfarland. Miss Grafton. Miss Rhees, Miss
Kitchener, Miss Davis and Miss Brown. Mrs.
Brice has kindly furnished the lanterns.
Mrs. Joel Hillman has discontinued her Fri
DAYS Sat home"
Rev. R. NJ. and Mrs. Stevenson Of California
are the guests OF Mrs. Charles Bradley, 1722 n
street.
Mr.. B. F. Leighton and family have left the
city for their country residence, "Crow's Nest.
at Woodside. Maryland. Miss Foss leaves for
Chicago in a few days.
Miss Mabel Lloyd Fisher, granddaughter oil
Mr.. George P. Fisher, ex-justice of the
Supreme Court of this District. is to be married
on Thursday, June /, in Christ Church. at
Dover, Del, to Mr.. Henry Ridgely, jr. Mr..
Ridgely is the son of Mr.. Edward Ridgely Of
Dover, and grandson Of Mr.. Henry NJ. Ridgely,
for many years United States Senator from
Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Fox Of 1902 LIST
street northwest entertained last night Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Hoffman, Mrs. Gibson, Miss Bessie
and Miss Reta Gibson, Mrs. OFT, Mrs. Masters,
Miss Clara, Miss Eta Masters, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ward and son, Mrs. Rennie and Miss Sarah
Rennie. Master Eddie and Clara West.
The parlors Of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Orme
on street northwest were filed on Saturday,
son, Willie. 1t being the tenth anniversary OF
his birthday. A pleasant evening was spent in
dancing music and playing games for prizes.
The first prize, a pretty diamond ring,
was won by Miss Edith Adams. The par
lors, library and dining room were tastefully
decorated with potted plants and cut flowers.
Among those present were the Misses +.
Farnham, Misses Tateno, Ollie Gale. Belle
Taylor l.. Gardner and B. Orme and Masters
Melville and Shields Curly, Walcott Bartlett,
Kelly Keith, W. Pearson. H. Gardner. w.
Taylor. F. Keyworth and Harry, James, Charles
and Edgar Orme.
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What is the use to state the I'M
pleasant symptoms of dyspepsia
The nutrition of the body depends
upon the food. Yet the food may
be right and the body not well
nourished. That's only true, how
ever, when there is impaired diges-
MISUNDERSTANDING the nu-
tritive functions, affects the gen.
eral health so much. That tells
why dyspepsia means other illness
so often. There is a harmless re-
lief of dyspepsia, a general tonic
for the system, too, in the genuine
Johann Hoff's Malt Extract, which
contains all the nutritive and tonic
elements of malt extracted. Be
ware of limitations.
The genuine has the signature
of JOHANN HOFF" on neck
label of bottle. Our booklet, sent
free, tells in an interesting way
about this Extract.
Eisner & Mendelson Co., Agents,
Importers of Mineral Waters, 152
and 154 Franklin ST., New York.
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WHY?
Why do you forget 30 often.

Why do you forget 30 often.
Why do you speak words that you 90 often re.
gret.
Why do you take up with new acqusintances for.
getting old friends,
Why do, you not use clear judgment instead Of
too often acting upon impulse.
Why do you persistently neglect your health
when IT is your duty to take special care OF IL.
Why are you so careless when a sudden chill
headache, tired feeling and general disgust with
life come over you.
Why do you not stop to think that little timely
caution Of the right kind Will overcome all these
troubles and put you in possession OF good health
and feelings once more.
Why do you not remember that the best phys,.
Clans, scientists and the leading people Of the land
all recommend pure whiskey as the proper thing TO
take at such times,
Why do you not recall the fact that there "a only
one pure medicinal whiskey known 70 the world
that is exceedingly popular, that 1t has been In use
Tor twenty years and that il is Dury,s Pure Malt.
Why do you not denounce any druggist grocer
OF dealer who tries 10 offer you some other or In.
ferior whiskey, saying it is just as good,
Why do you not always insist upon having iuss
what you require, just what you desire and juss
what you know to be the purest, the best and moss
efficient?
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thought every day should be days Of self
denial. What they needed was prayer. and he
read a call to prayer issued to all Christians by
the synod of India. He said that the Roman
Catholic Church set aside certain DAYS for self
denial. but he hoped the Presbyterian Church
would not.
A member of the committee took exceptions
to what he considered an imputation Of Roman
ism to the committee.
DR.. Lucas offered to the "week Of PRAYER
resolution amendment, which was adopted,
urging constant prayer.
The resolutions, which included one of con-
gratulations to the Rev. DIR. Lowrie on his
completion OF sixty years OF service, were
adopted.
The assembly at 1910 pm. took the usual
recess until 2:30 pm.
The Afternoon Session.
Before the assembly convened for the after
noon session there was an awful crush at the
door of the church
The stairwuys were so thronged that it was
with difficulty the commissioners made their
way to their places.
Inside every foot IF space was occupied and
people stood in the isles up to the front where
the pews reserved for the commissioners began.
Here ushers stood ana kept the crowd back.
DIR. BRIGGS AND HIS FRIENDS.
DR.. Briggs was early on the ground and took
his seat at the table inside the chancel set apart
for him.
He invited to sit with him Rev. DIR. David
r. Frazier of Newark, N j., Judge s. NJ.
Cutcheon of Detroit and Prof. Francis Brown
of Union Theological Seminary.
These gentlemen were invited there as his
friends to advise him on points that might
arise.
THE PROSECUTING COMMITTEE.
On the opposite side of the chancel sat the
prosecuting committee of the New York pres
bytery. headed by DIR. Birch and Mr.. John ].
McCOok
The officers of the assembly and some of the
ex-mOderatOrs occupied platform seats.
DIR. Geo. ID. Baker, chairman of the judicial
committee. was also there ready to make a
supplemental report as soon the assembly
opened.
The moderator opened the session with
PRAYER promptly at half past o'clock.
The moderator then announced that the body
was about to proceed to the case before il.
THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE REPORT.
DIR. Baker, chairman of the judicial
committee, said the committee begged
leave to amend their recommendation
as to the limit of time granted to the parties
on the question whether the appeal should be
entertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-24
Do You BELIEVE Ir

That you can buy Furniture. Mating Refrieers
tors. China. Glass Baby Carriages &C.. as low from
instsllment firms You can from cash housess
You knoU you don't believe It and everybody knows
you can't do it, Banks charge for time and do you
think merchants put out all this money for nothing!
We don't want any credit business in ours, we mark
everything at lowest cash price and treat everybody
alike If you uW buy on installments you can pay as
please and will hold the goods till you pay the
bill and save you big money. good lSspring
Lounge 81. 90. Best Grade Carpe. LOUNGE a. 4S
Good Mating. Esc., l5c.. &C Extra Heavy Dam
ask 271Sc. Very Fine Cotton Warp, 35c Try to
buy any of them at price. Refrigerators e. IS
to $3o. We keep the Leonard. and whether you buy
from us or not don't take anything but the Leonard
Baby Coaches from "a 95 20 $40 Six Cane-sest Oak
Chairs. s. Handsome Cluster Leg Table six foot a.
3-piece Oak Suite. Sl2 90. Much better one els,
&c. Open Stock Dinner and Tea Ware any piece You
want. any quantity. at lowest price. Six Crystal
Tumblers 1oc Tea Set. SO pieces. g. 90. Ice Cream
Freezers. Got. 81. %; Qt.. sl.65; 4 qt, s195
Anything you want for the house. Don't be lead of
by prices advertised on few priced goods very
simple trap often catches the most birds We do
cash business. and do 1t right Anything You buy
not satisfactory return it and get your money Can
you find any better terms anywhere. Read this ad.
and think 1t over. Send your friends to
GRASTY, THE PUSHER,
For Furniture, Mating. Refrigerators Carriaess
China. Glass. &c. Cheap for cash
Double stores.
151O and 1512 9TH ST.. bet. Pand Qn.w. ap2e
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THE NICARAGUAN REVOLUTION.
Reports of the Defeat of the Government
Not Credited by Its Friends.

Reports Of the Defeat of the Government
Not Credited by Its Friends.
Information received here by cable from
Nicaragua from sources known to favor the
cause of the government strongly discredit the
reports which have been published of severe de-
feats sustained by the government forces in
that country. The cable states that the reported
heavy engagements we're nothing more than pre-
liminary skirmishes and that the government
forces are being thoroughly organized and
largely augmented preparatory to doing battle,
which it is confidently predicted will result in
the annihilation of the revolutionary army.
REvoLUTIoNIsTs DESTITUTE OF ARTILLERY.
1t is stated further that the revolutionists are
almost destitute of artillery, while the govern
ment forces are splendidly equipped in this re-
spect. The charge is made that the
revolutionary party has been materially
aided by supplies Of arms and
money coming principally from the United
States. This impression has aroused a feeling
of resentment among the neighboring Central
American republics, and according to the cable
gram SacaZas forces will now receive
substantial reinforcements and supplies from
the government of Salvador, while Guatemala
Is lending her moral support and encourage
ment to the same cause.
NO INFORMATION AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
The State Department has no information on
the subject. and surprise is expressed at the
continued silence of United States Minister
Baker, who has not communicated with
the department since his arrival at the Mica
raguan capital, at least two weeks ago. The
cable station at San Juan del Sur is in the hands
OF the revolutionists. That would explain
why we get so little information regarding the
movements of the government forces, but it
certainly fails to explain why We don't get
some official information in regard to rumored
revolutionary victories.
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THE NEW YORK HERALD SITUATION


What That Paper Says About 1t.
From the New York Herald
Because the proprietor Of the Herald recer,lv
s.w q, 20 ror,n,o hi. n.n,o g., ,ho o,;,a.;:,
- " -' N"N, I'm ~. o'i'o, ,"'
page' heu'er H9ehc! capieo 10 EUROPE the
following absurd report which appeared in the
principal European papers:
The r. ., I,ou oouso po..,
pears at the head Of the editorial pars and M R
netts brief visit to New fors is explained by the
nrnad ;pin o ima s te properly Is to be
tanning con trolling inte est The capital stock is
to be 81. uOOO 600.
This report is absolutely without foundation
and az the ridiculous purchase price mentioned
shows obvious malice the PROPRIETOR of the
Herald has instructed George Lewis
esq.,. OF London to inform Renter
agency that unless they publish a categorical
denial of the ridiculous report emanating
from them-tbat the Herald wonld he
turned into a stock company with n canit,I Of
81. DOC. OOO-and print the substance of this edi-
toriaI. which appears simultaneously in tho
European and New York editions of the UoroId
legal proceedings for libel will be taken aeainst
them. In case this action comes into conrt Wa
think that Mr.. Lewis will have no dificnItv in
proving all requisite malice nrenense
About two months ago Renters agency had
the run. to use A slang expression 81 the It'll
office. Their agent had access in Now WI 80
all our kilograms. not only from ali parts 81 tho
United States Int also from Wox;no
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7 HE ASSE NJ BLY,.
Continued from First Paoe,)

fund OF s25, 900 for the Laos field be raised in
memory OF Rev. Arthur Mitchell; that the
church aim at 81. zoe. 900 as the sum to be
gwen this year to the foreign work; that
tne time Is ripe for far onward
movement to occupy new fields; that
the neid secretaryship has proven to be use
fui agency and that it be continued; that the
value OF the week Of prayer is recognized and
that the first week in March be named as
the time; that the childrens day be COM
mended; that promiscuous giving to miscella-
neous missions be deprecated; that the assem-
Oily approve the transfer of the missions among
the American Indians to the home board; that
the board be authorized oapply to the New York
legislature for amendment to its charter
providing for an increase or decrease by the as
semoly in the number Of its members. The
members of the board are to number twenty
one, except when the assembly sees ft to in
crease or decrease it.
The recommendations were adopted.
YOUNG MEN TO THE FRONT.
The assistant secretary Of the board, Mr..
Robert E. Speer. was introduced by DR.. John
son one of the younger workers on the board,
whose voice had never been heard in the assem-
bly,.
Mr.. Speer then came forward and the moder-
ator. grasping his hand. welcomed him to the
assembly. Mr.. Speer. who is the young
est that has far addressed
the assembly, proved to be a forcible and
graceful speaker. He paid tribute to the life
and services Of Rev. DIR. Mitchell, and then in
vigorous words he spoke of the work achieved
by the board. He said that in the money ex-
pended the million mark had been passed. He
hoped never again would a less amount
be raised. He spoke of the great increase
in the church abroad, and said that the board
occupied a larger field Of work than any other
missionary society. The time was coming when
the church must stand at the head in point OF
missionary work and enthusiasm, and in order
that there might be a genuine missionary fire
pervading the church, the facts Of missionary
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ALEXANDRIA,
THE CITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM OF 1884.

THE CITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM OF 1S93-9.
The city council held its regular meeting last
night and agreed with the finance committee
upon the financial policy Of the year. The
taxes will remain the same, except in regard to
real estate agents and photographers. 1t
was stated that while photographers having
galleries have paid SIS per annum tax
photographers from Washington and elsewhere
came to the city. took pictures of places Of in
terest and sold them without paving a Incense
tax. The law was amended so as to require
license tax Of Sl5 on any photographer who
shall do business in this city. The city tax
remains last year, 80 on each hundred
count for prompt payments. The annual ap-
preparation bill making S93. 500 appropria-
tions for the current expenses Of the year
was introduced and laid over because two
thirds OF the members of the council were not
present
CAPT. MooDY's CASE.
Mr.. c. E. Moody of Boston, treasurer of the
Virginia Iron Ship Building Company whose
property was recently sold here or taxes, made
q statement to the city council last night that
he had invested S75.325 in the plant
here and lost it all. He was quite severe
on President Archer of Washington. manager
OF the Vapor Fuel Company. and denounced
him in no measured terms. Capt Moody, with
Mr.. X. kemper, his attorney. asked a refund of
a proportion OF the taxes received, alleging that
while the property assessed at $50, 900 it
brought only $4,000 at the forced sale.
A LITTLE LAD KILLED.
A terrible accident last night deprived Of life
Frank Mudd. the eight -year-old son of widow
living on Prince near Fayette street The lad was
trying to get ride on one of the cars of the
freight train which passed along Fayette street.
but fell OFF, and the wheels passed over him.
puftipu off hnt LOGS Ha died ahont 4 q
An inquest will be held by the coroner.
THE CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
The confederate decoration of graves will
take place at sunset this evening. At O'Clock
pm. the line will form on Washington street,
the right resting on Queen street, with the
drum corps at their head, in the following
Of Pythias, Alexandra Drum Corps, Lee
Camp c. ", Sons Of Veterans and
firemen. The procession will, with martial
music, make a circuit of the city, and then the
associations and citizens will gather at the APP
pomattox monument, on Washington and Prince
streets. when after music by the Alexandria
Musical Association hymn will be sung by
the associated choirs. Rev. DR.. Norton will
offer prayer, and, after the hymn, "God Bless
Our Southern Land" by the chorus the Rev.
X. Nelson will deliver the memorial Grafton,
after which the decoration will take place.
NOTES.
The new hose wagons Of the fire department
reached here this morning.
The corporation court having made an order
that the city shall pay s162. SO for fuel used at
the Jail last year. the finance committee is COLI
sidering the matter.
The turn OUT at Washington and King
streets being completed two King street cars
will hereafter be employed on the electric
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GEN. CROOKS MONUMENT,
IL Will Not BE the Subject of Special Excl
cises on Memorial Day.

1t VIII Not BE the Subject of Special Exer-
cises on Memorial Day.
The plan to have special ceremonies at the
Crook monument at Arlington on Memorial
day has been abandoned. This is
due to the impossibility Of secur-
ing representative gathering here
on that day of Gen. Crooks old COM
rades of the Army of West Virginia, which So
clety was mainly instrumental in Sc
curing funds for the monument Another
reason for the change of plans is
that the monument has already been dedicated
with due ceremony, making further services Of
that kind almost unnecessary.
The dedication took place last September
during the encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic, and commemorative addresses
were made over the grave of the noted Indian
tighter by ex-President Hayes and Gov Nc
Kinley.
The monument is entirely finished and open
to public inspection. 1t will be decorated with
flowers en- Memorial day. but it will not be the
subject of special ceremonies OH that occasion.
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Some surprise is expressed at the Depart
ment Of State because no official advices have
been received from Nicaragua, notwithstanding
the important events that have occurred there.
as shown by the newspaper reports. No word
has been received from Minister Baker since
his arrival in Nicaragua.
Still no apprehension is felt on this score, and
ii is surmised that the difficulties of transmit
ting the news from the interior, which is the
seat of trouble, to the coast, where cable
connections can be made, have caused the
delay.
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AT THE RIVER FRONT.
ARRIVED.

Schooner Mary Annie Shea, Monroe, Aqua,
forty-fve cords wood, Carter 4 Clarke schooner
Bessie, in stream, lumber, Norfolk; schooner
MIRANDA, grain: sloop Wave, Waters. Maryland
Point. wood; steamer Occoquan, Davis, Deco
guam, forty cords wood, Carter Clarke:
sloop Dixon, Brown, twenty-five cords wood;
Schooner Bertha Dean, Thomas. Kennebec,
1000 tons ice, Great Falls Ice Company;
schooner Annie Belle ,McDomman. James river,
80. 600 feet of lumber, E. E. jackson;
schooner Thomas ]. Dali, McNamara. Nor
folk, $4,000 feet lumber, H. L. Biscoe;
schooner NJ. E. Dennis, jenkins, Cottage.
wood, Carter Clarke; schooner Lottie Carter,
tiaskins, Nomini, wood, Carter Clarke;
schooner Harriet Howart. Staticus, wood, Car
ter q Clarke; steamer Palermo, Woods, Aqua.
wood; schooner Edith May, Jordon, and
schooner Alphabet, wood; sloop Grover Cleve-
land; sloop Deceiver
Steamer Susie Hitch, schooner Uspray,
schooner Carmichael. schooner Ocean Queen,
schooner W. ID. Clark, schooner Silver Star,
schooner Alice, schooner Conner, schooner
Willis.
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The End of the Reviewing Fleat

On the 31st instant, next Wednesday. the
U. 5. naval review fleet, which has been the
object of patriotic pride on the part of all
Americans, will become a thing OF the past
formal order issued from the Navy Department
today announces that upon the hauling down
OF the flag of Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi
on the 3lst instant the naval review fleet, as an
organization. will cease to exist.
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The spool mill of ]. W. Bennett at Gilead.
Me-, was burned Sunday. 1t was the largest
mill OF the kind In the world and the loss will
be heavy.
Saturday afternoon at Pleasant Plains, Ark.
Prof. ID. L. Thorp shot Thomas R. Mason for
slandering his wife. in the presence of twenty
men. Thorp sure ndered and was brought 10
Batesville Sunday morning.