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Evening star., 1894-03-27
A CLERK NEEDED.
The Amendment Proposed to the Pres
ent Liquor Law.

Relative to the amendment to the nouor
law submitted 20 Congress by the Commits
sioners yesterday, and printed in The Star,
the latter say, in explanation thereof:
The amendment to section three of said
act so as to provide for the appointment
of an assistant clerk to the excise board ha 9
become an imperative necessity for the
proper carrying out of the provisions of the
act. The duties of the clerk TO the excise
beard are such as to require his constant
attendance upon the Office, affording him
no opportunity for the Investigation of
places where liquors are sold, as contem-
plated by the law, and which the Commits
sloners are authorized to order for the pur-
pose of determining whether the law and
regulations are being complied with AS
sHch Investigations are undoubtedly re-
quired, in order to enable the Commission
ers TO more efficiently enforce the require
ments of the statute, the appointment of an
assistant clerk for this purpose is earnestly
recommended
The amendment to section fifteen SO as 10
provide that prosecutions for violations of
the law shall be upon the sworn infor1na-
ton or one credible resident is recommended
because of the frequent impossioility of Sc
curing the testimony of two citizens as
prescribed by the act, when the Commits
sioners have reason to suspect that the
case is deserving Of prosecution.
Evening star., 1894-03-27
THE BOARD OF TRADE.
some Good Speeches Expected at Its
Meeting Tonight.

Tnis evening at 7:30 O'Clock the members
OF the board OF trade will come together in
the hall OF Carroll Institute to consider mat
tiers In which our citizens Of all classes are
much interested. A report from the COM
naittee on public buildings will form the
basis for discussion of the question topic,
Our Municipal Building" in the course OF
"hien prominent members Of the board will
demonstrate the great need existing for
proper and commodious quarters for those
VINO manage the local public interests
Nhat the Winter Residents of Washington
owe to the National CapitaP' Is "a sllbiact
that VIII also receive most competent treat
ment. among those on the list for speecbes
are Commissioner Ross, Prof W. b. Powell,
superintendent of public schools; MIR. Car
olner u. Hubbard, Mr.. VIM. E Curtis and
MIR. Charles w. Needham
Inc needs of the District in several other
olrectlons VIII also be touched on in he
course OF the evening. The preservation Of
the Potomac flats intact as a national ne "A,
the evil of the extension of the grade-cross.
ing system on our steam railroads. appro-
priations for the care OF the National Rock
Creek Park and for the planting OF shade
trees in the suburbs, and other ouestions
Will come before the board
Although, as indicated, there will he an
abundance OF food for thought and action
presented, substantial provision for The
physical man has not been neglected a
buffet lunch, served at the hall after the ad-
1ournment of the regular meeting, will en-
able the members to enjoy a social chnt
making feature of the evening that will
ooubuess prove as pleasant as in the past
Evening star., 1894-03-27
The Huborn-Ensiish Election Case.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
II the action Of the elections committee
is confirmed by the House, as 1t most likely
will be. il will result in establishing a dam
gerous precedent in election cases. IL is
proposed to seat English upon evidence
which would not, under the Circumstances.
be received in any court of justice In the
world. 1t is proposed to impeach the elec-
ton returns and the very ballots upon
which those returns are based. without any
direct evidence OF fraud and solely upon
oral testimony of voters who were brought
UP to testify that they voted differently
from the way their votes appeared in the
ballot box and in the official canvass. This
is something entirely new in contested elec-
ton cases. 1t is utterly absurd and, as we
say, dangerous in the extreme as a pre-
cedent The returns and canvass showed
the election Of Hilborn by a plurality OF
thirty-three votes. A recount was ordered
or rather obtained on the contest Instituted
under the act of Congress by English In
the Altamont precinct in Alameda county
where Hilborn had a majority, a sufficient
number Of voters testified that they voted
for English to change the result and elect
English by a plurality of eight. There was
no proof of fraud. The election officers
who handled the ballots and made the
returns were partisans OF English and sestt-
fei that they voted for him. And yet
Notwithstanding the entire absence Of any
PROOF OF fraud and I'm the face Of the re-
turns, oral testimony is allowed TO lmpeach
the record. 1t is violation Of every prln-
cipie OF evidence. II the elections can be
overthrown In this way IL would not he
cimcult, In the present temper of ,he coun-
try, to oust any member of Congress chose
by the democrats at the last election. and
II Mr.. Cleveland's seat had been contested
ne would not stand the ghost of q chance.
Evening star., 1894-03-27
THE MOODY AND sANkEY CHOIR.
A Concert to BE Given, the Proceeds
to be Devoted to Charity.


Owing to the very great pressure for ad-
mission to the recent Moody and Sankey
services in Convention Hall, large numbers
of persons desiring TO hear the great choir
were unable to gain even an entrance 10
the building. Many more. aware Of this
condition, did not attempt to visit the hall
Accordingly, requests have been numer-
Gus for the chorus TO arrange n coscert and
thus afford an opportunity for the public
TO enjoy the music.
To meet these demands, the director Of
the choir, Nr. Percy S. Foster, has appoint-
ed an executive committee 20 carry out the
project at once. This committee consists
OF Dr. +. j. Woodman, +. A. Wilson, J. w.
Hough.
The concert is to take place on Friday.
April Q, Al pm, in the Convention Hall,
and II Is proposed to have a fine program
or the sacred music sung by the choir dur
Ing the Moody meetings, which will be in
terspersed with solos by some OF the very
best local talent. This feature will be a
novel one, and as the price Of admission is
TO be extremely popular, twenty-five cents
and the proceeds devoted to Charitable pur-
f,oses, II is expected that an immense audi
ence will be present
Mr.. Moody frequently stated that he had
never seen such a chorus of gospel singers
In all his experience anywhere In ths
world
The next rehearsal for the concert takes
place tomorrow, Wednesday evening, at
Z 80 O'Clock, in the New York Apeaue Pres
byterian Church. The public is not admit
ted to these rehcarsals, as choir tickets are
necessary TO attendance
At this rehearsal full plans will be made
for the proposed excursion Of the choir to
Richmond on Saturday next There will be
a special train to attend the Moody services
next Sunday in that city. and render sew
by all means"
Evening star., 1894-03-27
The Methodist University.

The great Methodist University fund has
been Increased, through a recent gift, to
sl,ooo,0oo. The name Of the contributor has
rot yet been given out but viii shortly.
He is said, however. to be wealthy north
ern man. Toward the erection OF Asbury
Hall, one of the buildings to be attached TO
the university, $685. goo have been pledged
by ministers I'm various sections. The
American University with all its attach
ments is to occupy the most favorable por-
ton on the ninety-seven-acre tract pur-
chased from Mr.. Joseph Davis and located
near the Intersection Of the Lough-
borough and Chain bridge roads. In about
two months, IL is said. the work on the
foundation Of the mai structure will be be-
gun.
Evening star., 1894-03-27

En- route he visited India. Burmah and
Siam, and after two years residence in
Peliin, completed the circuit of the world by
returning TO France via the United States
After a short term in the home foreign Of
fee NJ. Patenotre was given the Swedish
mission, and soon added to his long list of
explorations the romantic country of the
Scandinavian peninsula. In 1884 he was in
trusted with the negotiations of the treaty
of Hue, establishing the conditions Of the
French protectOrate over AMMAN, and had
scarcely completed this important undertake
ing when the war broke out between France
and China. NJ. Patenotre was at once sent
to join Admiral Courbet, then in command
of the French naval forces in Chinese wa
terS and after weeks of patient negotiations
with the famous viceroy, Ly Hon Tchang,
signed the treaty of Tien-tsin, which termi-
mated the Tonquin war
Returning to France on a Well-earned
leave of absence, NJ. PatenOtre was later ac-
credited to the court of the Emperor Of Mo-
rocco, and in his expedition to Fez was ac-
companied by the artist Aime MOrot and
the famous 'ttmmOrtef' Pierre Lott. On his
return to France Lott wrote Il most vivid
and Fascinating account of this trip entitled
"On to Morocco" which has been trans
lated and is doubtless familiar to many
American readers.
The last of December. 1891, NJ. Patenotre
presented his credentials minister to the
United States and was soon afterwaru
raised to the rank of ambassador. As a
bachelor, handsome man of many accom-
plishments be soon became very popular in
Washington society and many nlnd&iIg Ig
mammas laid plans for an internat tlonal al
liance Of the two great republics But it
was not brought about in this way.
About two years ago the ambassador heard
Miss Elverson play at reception. Seeking
an Introduction ne was struck with the pIIr-
ity of her French, which was that of a cul-
tured Frenchwoman. Miss ElversJn had
spent much Of her life abroad and spoke
several European languages, was an ac-
complished musician, had q wide fund of
Information ana was a charming CONVERSE
tionalist. It was not long before he became
her constant suitor, following her to Europe
last summer, where he found occasion 10
meet her often Ii seemed 10 ht. ca Sc of
Evening star., 1894-03-27
Death of Mr.. A. II. c, Dodre-

MT. A. L. {. Dodge. an old resident OF this
city and well known in business and social
circles died this morning at his residence,
l"2' North Carolina avenue. Mr.. Dodge was
a native OF Maine and in the seventy
year of his age. He leaves a widow ana two
sons. He was well known In Masonic cir
cles being charter member of Pentalnha
Lodge, No y. The funeral will take place
on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock and the
interment Will be at Congressional ceme-
terry, with Masonic honors.
Evening star., 1894-03-27
A Vocal Recital.

series of six vocal recitals was inausur-
ated last Saturday evening by Mrs. Steele
at her home and studio. 1922 Q street. The
choice program included Vidars Spring
time" an aria from La Gioconda- and one
from Gounods "Cinq-Mars." and Arditrs $
Magnetic Waltz" The program was varied
10y the assistance of Miss Amy Leavitt,
with piano numbers from Chopin, and by
Miss Worthington and Mr.. Frailey, with a
violin duet and solo. Some of those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Legrand Johnston,
Madam Sewah, Mr., VIM. J. Hutchinson.
Mrs. Appleberg and Mrs Kirkpatrick. Mr
and Mrs. Samuel Cross and many others.
Evening star., 1894-03-27

In the pariors were assembled only the
immediate family of the bride.
Last OF all came the bride, leaning on her
fathers arm. She wore a white satin gown
en- tratne, with high neck and large puffed
sleeves, a veil of tule reaching to the end
OF the train and fastened to her hair by a
diamond tiara At her throat was a superb
necklace of three strands of the choicest
pearls, with a diamond clasp. the gift OF
the groom. The bride looked radiant. She
has slender figure, a beautiful face and
remarkably interesting expression of coun-
tenanCe. She carried a white PRAYER book
in her hands, but no flowers
The ambassador met his bride at the i'm
proVlsed altar of white roses. in front of
which was foot stool of the choicest buds.
Cardinal Gibbons gave a short instruction
and then proceeded with the usual service
the groom giving the bride a plain ring
Then the pair knelt on the foot stool and re-
ceived the ar~stolic blessing.
After the usu congratulations an eiabor-
ate wedding 'nlkfaSt was served to the
guests, the diSl- taries sitting at the bride :
table and the rest at that OF the hostess.
Afterward the couple left on 4 wedding tour
of a few weeks. They will then return 10
Washington and occupy the magnificent
new legation building, which the ambassa-
dor has fitted up for his bride a great cost
and with that display of taste for which his
nation is known the world over
A Romantic Affair.
This first marriage of an ambassador to
an American girl has tinge of romance
about 1t. 1t Is a pure love match NJ.
Patenotre has been in the diplomatic service
from his youth, rising through all grades
to the highest rank. Upon completing his
education In Paris he Travelled through AL
giers, Egypt and Palestine afterward enter
ing the diplomatic Service as secretary OF
legation at Athens. under the late Jules
Ferry, then minister to Greece. From this
post NJ Paterc..e was sent to Persia,
through which country he Travelled ex-
tensively, publishing an account of his Jour
neyingS in the Revue des DeuX Mondes
From Persia he was posted to the other side
or the world, serving two years at Buenos
Ayre5, ana learning much of the ways and
manners of the South American continent
The next change transferred him back to
the antlpodes, on his first mission to China
Evening star., 1894-03-27
silver Legislation In Germany.

Consul General Buenz. representing the
German government, arrived in omaha yes
terday. accompanied by c. Baller. an at
tache Of the German consulate at Chicago.
In an interview the distinguished holder OF
imperial credentials said, among other
things: 1T s. clearly evident ihat some
legislation Favorable TO silver interests VIII
soon be enacted In Germany. \ c.iAihlti'e
has been appointed by the relchstag 10 m
vestigate the merits Of an increased coma e
of silver and will doubtless report favor
ably Judging from the fact that majority
of the members OF the committee are silver
advocates and loyal TO the aaminlltrat0n.
What the reichstag viii do viii not Do fBr
me 10 state at this time, but ] hrnily believe,
from an individual standpoint, that ne
reichstag will act favora5ly ana ratly -..e
committees action. II Is evident that more
silver would be a most acceptable acGul-l-
ton TO currency. ] think that another cul-
ference Will be held I'm the near future and
Germany will be represented.
Evening star., 1894-03-27
Transfers of Real Estate

Deeds In fee have been filed as follows
Mary c. de Graffenreed to Mary coffey, sui
49, 50. 5o'; 5. G. A Stockett to c. A
fucker sub l2o, So. $50; >. C. r. Repett
to Z, McGraw, pit. IL, 50. $40; s.. E. Nc.
Graw to J. f. Shea, do; s. l.. y. Stone "a
Ella F. Gibbs, pit. A, s. p. BIS sub OF Mt
Pleasant; 5. z. Fenno to F. T Rawlings
II int sub q, 50. 533; 5. Mary ID. = &c
Evening star., 1894-03-27
The Will Susfnfned.

In Justice McComas' Court Criminal No.
1,) today the trial of the issues on the will
of the late Milton Ford CONTESTED by two
of his dsughtersl. resulted in a verdict sus-
tanning the will
Evening star., 1894-03-27
Oleomargarfne Cases.

Judge Cole this morning made an order
overruling the motion entered in the cases
of the several parties recently indicted for
violating the oleomargarine laws to quash
the indictments and the several defendants
thereupon entered a plea Of not guilty.
District Attorney BiraSy hopes to be able
to proceed with the tria-s In a short time.
Evening star., 1894-03-27

Herr Most In his New York paper has
advised anarchists TO turn their backs on
America and continue their work In Europe.
Evening star., 1894-03-27
The Blacklist BlackS---
p ER r US

"SHE best and traest of all DRESS
GOODS IS BLACK-n 1t IS best.
You know q Lemon Is sour-but
you cannot tell about an orange until you
Try IT. That is about the predican ent you
find yourself In with BLACK Goods.
They all look Black enoazh-but you needs
must give them = try to sound the depth
Of worth EXCEPT HERE. Don't you
know We are an exception to the general
run of stores in a great many ways. We
GUARANTEE our BLACK GOODS. You
may feel as safe with them as though you
were 81 expert Judge yourself.
We have exceptional qualities to offer
exceptional prices to quote-e1ceptional
patterns to choose from-rica and ,sr..
One Of the largest lines you will run
across
eASuse iof you 10 desert the
Black Gown you have now-for a new one
the styles have changed so-grown hand
soner-take these effects for proof of 1t.
PLAIN CRISKLY and JACQUARD GRE
POSs-75c., 81, SIS. S1.50. S1.T5, 81,
SAB and 50 20 yard.
PLAIN. BIOCADED. SATIN and MORE
STRIPED GEESADINE. In all silk or silk
and wool-sinsle or double width-75c., 81,
S.i5. SIS. Si.50. Si.75, 81, $3.50 and
50 a yard.
CANTON CREPEs. CREPE DE CHINE
and JAPAN CREPES 81, N.25, $50,
Sl-75 and 81 yard.
4O-inch HoNEYCOMB STRIPES $50
yard
IS aud 4o-inch WOOL JACQUARDs-
Sc, 81 and S1.25 yard.
2-inch WOOL DIAGONALS-s1 a yard
46-inch WOOL POPLISS- 81 yard
42-inch WOOL SATIN DUCHESSE-
yard.
4e-inch SILK WARP HENRIETTA CORDS
-s1-75 a yard
42-inch MOHAIR and WOOL MIXTURES,
In Jacquard effects-S1.65, s1.T5 and 81
yard
4j-inch WAFFLE sUrrrSGS-s1 a yard.
42-lnch DRAP DE TOCLON-sl.JO so a yard.
Joineh wHIPCORDS- a yard.
3s-inch MOHAIR JACoUARDS-5Oc
yard
4O-inch EMBROIDERED HENRIETTAs-
S2.75 a yard.
42-inch FIGURED TAMISE-S1 a yard.
STORM SERGES-4Oc., 5Oc., 75c., 81,
SIS and 81 80 yard.
These are simply pointers along the line.
Here is SUMMARY Of the entire stock:
Clairsttes and Tamise.
Princetta and Carmelite.
Melrose and Cravenette.
Nuns Serges and Wool Batistes.
Noasseline and MohaiIs.
Silk Warp Henriettas azd Wool Hen
riettss.
Nuns veilings and Camel's Hair Gren-
adirss.
English Crepes and Drap de Paris
French Serge and Iarsdowne.
Challis aud Engsdine.
And trust yourself to take whatever you
find considered hers-believing 1t to be the
acme Of perfect weaving and artistic de-
signing. For it is. We assure you Of that.
PERRY s,
Ninth And The Avenue.
.stablished 1s4O IN Tslsnhone ao5
Evening star., 1894-03-27

Five baby lions were recently born n
Noah's Ark menagerie, Brooklyn.
Evening star., 1894-03-27

-hNOiNtlAS anu NILS.
The ball at the Shoreham last night
brought together the guests of the house
and many Of their friends in a most pleasing
way. The decorations OF the ball room
were exceedingly tasteful and We're much
admired. The punches of electric lights on
the side walls shone through clusters OF
Easter lilies, the walls were sprayed over
with wild clematis. but the chief beauty OF
the room was the effect attained in the
balconies, where the musicians were sta
toned and the fireplace and mantel Over
the balcony rail nodded long-stemmed Amer
lean beauties and Marguerite blossoms; on
the top shelf of the mantel was a giant
Easter egg in nest of straw amid all the
beautiful massing of tine roses, lilacs and
lilies. There was no formaiity about the
event at all, and no receiving party. Mr..
John T. Devine was usually in the neigh
borhood to extend a welcome to each bunch
of guests as they entered. The floor was
perfect, the music faultleSS and dancing was
a joy. 1t commenced shortly after 8 and
continued till midnight. Among the guests
were Senator and Mrs. Faulkner. DIR. Num-
caster, Miss Fletcher, Mir Heffelfinger, Mrs
Weber, the Misses Mitkiewicz, Mrs Weeks
Mrs White Mrs. Dixon, Representative
DUrborow, Representative McCreary, Mrs.
Moorehead Representative and Miss BY
mum, Representative Fletcher Capt Reade
Commander Reisinger. Mr.. and Mrs. A A
Lipscomb, the Misses German, Senator and
Mrs. German, Senator and Mrs. Perkins,
Mrs. Gibson. Senator and Mrs. Blanchard,
Miss Blanchard, Cen. and Miss Cpshaw,
Senator and Mrs. Gail, Miss CAN, Mrs. w.
=. Powell, Miss Fauntleroy, the Misses Lee
Gen. and Mrs. Wright. Col. Trumbull, Miss
Kate Field and Mrs owen Norris
Senator and Mrs. Brice gave a dinner. last
night. Miss Birdie Fair, daughter of ex-
Senator Fair, is the guest of the Misses
Brice for the Easter gaieties. The other
guests at the dinner were Mrs. George
Penileton Bowler, Miss Helen Carroll, Miss
Stoughtun, Miss May Williams. Miss Pay
son, Mrs. Slater, Mr and Mrs. c. G. GIove-,
Mr and Mrs CalderOn Carlisle, Mr. Brilford
Crewe Marquis Imperi2li, Mr.. LUbescker,
Senator Allison, Mr.. lie Ghait, Mr.. Raymond
Everett Tonight Senator and Mrs. Brice
will give a farewell dinner to the Belgian
minister, NJ. lie Ghait.
There will be dance every night this
week after all. Tonight the Carroll ball
and the dance for the Yale men at Mrs.
McIanahans are rival attractions. To-
morrow night, Mrs. BRIGGS dinner and CO.
tilion for liS guests is the main event.
The country ball that was announced for
Thursday night was abandoned some time
ago.
That night Representative and Mrs. Hit
will give dinner Of fifty covers followed
by a dance.
Mrs. Townsend will dine forty-eight young
people on Friday night at the Country
Club with a dance afterward, and Mrs.
Cabot Lodge about the same number ON
Saturday night, followed by a small and
early dance, at her residence.
Mrs. Bisselrs concert for the benefit of
the Home for Incurables has aroused the
greatest interest on all sides, and a splendid
Evening star., 1894-03-27

II sick headache is misery, what are Carter's
Little Liver Pills If they will positively cure It,
People who have used them speak frankly Of their
worth. They small and easy to take,
The Press., 1894-01-11
Several Shades of Green.

In Morrison, nls., there lives gentle man by the name of Green. It is now some 20 years since MT. Green became the delighted father of an infant daugh- ter. In moment of gay facetiousness, inspired by his joy, he named the baby Olive. It was not many years before MT. Green was once more father. Again it was an infant daughter, and the sub- tie poison of that first christening hav- ing worked in his blood he named the second one Myrtle. A third time the joys of paternity became MT. Greens, and third infant daughter was added to his household. The father set his teeth grirnly, got out the family Bible, and wrote in a firm hand, "Ivy Green. :" He furthermore assured his friends that if he should be presented with son and heir he should look out for the young ster's future by naming him Apple Green" for then no daughter of Eve could ever resist him.-Exchange.
The Press., 1894-01-11
Serious side of French Dueling.


 Ever since the day when Mark Twain gave the American world his famous picture of the French duel, Americans have laughed at it and classed it with so much that is mock heroic and harmlessly tragic in the French character. And yet the French duel is very serious thing in France, and particularly in the capital. Every day in Paris there are two duels fought, and 20 per cent of these result fatally or with serious and permanent bodily injury. But these cases rarely attain publicity.
 The duel is serious thing in Paris for three reasons. First, because of the triviality of the causes of these encoun- ters. Secondly, because they are coun tenanced and justified by the law. Thirdly, because, being upheld by social custom and the French sense of honor, men are forced to duel or face utter dis grace in their respective circles of so- ciety and even in their own families.- Providence Journal.
The Press., 1894-01-11

SSSSS SSSSSSSS
 Springfield, January, 1894.
 We begin this week to sell carpets; and our facilities are such that we can do five times the carpet work that belongs to the month. We are going to have it to do. You may as well be early.
 Second floor o1 new building.
 We are proud of our shoe store already. It is almost as good as we can expect it to be a year from now. It began right; and trade is growing. We can ask no better indica- tion that it is a convenience to customers. In a year we shall be still further along. New building.
 Thomson's "Glove-Fitting" corset, style c, at o5 cents; and never before has it sold for less than $1.5o. Never again will you see it for less than $1.5o-never. All sizes; and perfect. White or drab. South entrance.
 There has been liberal marking down in fur capes, including the richest we have. These prices are made to clear the whole stock-fnal prices: