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The Washington times., 1895-02-26
OPERA HOUSE is VANISHING.
Senate Votes to Appropriate s15O,O0o for
Mrs. Blaine'S Title.

Senate Votes to Appropriate S15O,00o for
Mrs. Blaine'S Title.
The Lafayette Place Opera House, pro-
posed by MIR. John w Albaugh, was before
the Senate for discussion yesterday. Upon
a vote the amendment to the sundry civh
appropriation bill, upon which the debate
arose, was adopted by vote OF 81 70 20.
This amendment appropriates S150,0C0
for the purchase of Mrs. Blaine's title to the
property on the east side OF Lafayette
Square, next door to Senator Cameron.
The property was recently sublet 10 Mr..
Albaugh, and he has promised TO open there
on September % next splendid fire-pToof
theater The price to De paid at once is
$15 per square foot. Itmay each $50.
As adopted the provision was so amended
as TO make the purchase for the erection OF
a building for the Department of Justice
and for the transaction of other public bus
mess ofthe United States, and so as to make
the transfer of the property from Mrs.
Blaine provide for perfecting the title and
include the rents, etc, under the lease to
Paul D. Connor.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
ENTERTAINED BY THE KNIGHTS.
st. Patrick's Commandery Gave Fine
Musical and Literary Programme.


Musical and Literary Programme.
st. Peters school hail, on street be-
tween Third and Fourth streets southeast,
was crowded to the doors last evening by
an. enthusiastic audience. st. Peters
Commandery, No. 134, r. c. w h, of St
john, presented a charming literary and
musical programme, the proceeds of which
were for the benefit of the widows and
orphans fund.
The leading number on the programme,
and by far the one that evoked the most ap-
plausc, was fancy drill by picked squad
OF sixteen men from the Columbian ZeHages,
Company B, Fourth Battalion. ID. C. n. G.,
under command Of Second Lieut. Daniel
W Nelligan.
Mr. p 7. Moran made an address on the
Irish love for the STARS and Stripes, in
which he referred TO the A. P. A. as an
organization OF 'full-fledged skunks' -
and as a ''cross between the London dude
and Montreal Orangeman'
Other contributors 20 the programme
were Miss Alice O'Neil, Miss Victoria
Jennings, Mr.. Vandiver, Master j. Downey,
and Miss Annie Downey, Thomas Smith
L. A Renberg Miss Agnes Murphy, Miss
Nellie Murphy, Capt. John Mitchell Walsh,
Mr.. James Tourney, Master Michael
Driscol, Green family, Mr., William Bot
tamy william Randall Mr.. Thomas GateIy,
Mr. NJ Cavanaugh, Mr.. r. ". Devereaux,
John Downey, and Mr.. John B. Holden.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
NOW FOR THE DEFENSE.
Prosecution in the MorganfieId-Searce
Trial Rests Its Case.

Stafford Court House, Va, Feb 25.-Tne
prosecution in the Aqua Creek train robber
trial rested its case to-day at the afternoon
session. Only two witnesses were introduced,
ar. George W. Moss, who proved that the
stolen pouch belonged to the Adams Express
Company, and Mr.. White, who identified the
pouch as the one found in the woods by
Searcey.
Here the prosecution rested. and the de-
Tense stated that they had not expected that
the commonwealth would finish their evil
dence ar such an early hour. and therefore
their witnesses were not on hand. They had.
however, only four, and those could be ex-
amined in very short time on Tuesday and
counsel for defense wanted time at any rate
to prepare Instructions, and so, at clock.
court adjourned.
Messrs. w. H. Merchant, Kaufman. Albert
b. Bolts and James p. Corbin will be intro
duced tomorrow as witnesses for Nor
garfield. There are four other indict
ments still against him that will be tried be-
fore the case will be ended.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
Robberies Reported n the Police

Heusebreakers are again at work in
South Washington. Jacob Levi, of No.
I216 Four -and-a-half street southwest,
reports to Inspector HoIlinberger that
before daylight yesterday morning his house
was entered by burglars who stole half
ton or coal and some groceries valued
al S15
The other robberes reported were a
diamond ring from Mrs. w d. Doremus,
No. 10 G street northwest; silver pie
knife from Mrs. T. Tinbraugh, No. 1 747 @
street northwest; emerald ring from Mrs. Nj.
r Worick, No. 1121 Howard street, Co
lumbia Heights; two pairof pants and pair
OF sea1skin gloves from Anton Lerch, No
S26 Twelfth street northwest.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
POINTS ABOUT PILGRIMS.

AS the present Congress is drawing
rapidly to close men who have been
elected members of the Fifty fourth
congress are assembling in the city to watch
the expiring hours OF this Congress and
to get pointers on the ins and outs OF Con-
gressional matters. Congressman-electD Dem
his M. Hurley, of Brooklyn, who succeeds
John M. Clancy, is at the Arlington. Ex-
Speaker william Sulzer, OF New York,
who has been elected a member OF the
next Congress, is stopping at the same
hotel.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
NONE BUT THE STRAIGHT.

eAd." Writers Decide to Stick to Good
Style in Their Work.
The "Ad'' Writer'S Associa ton. after its
regular monthly meeting last night, had a
banquet at the Enrich Hotel Mr.. George
A. Lewis, president of the association. was
in the chair, while the members debated
'fake' advertising as compared with that of
Legitimate nature.
The subject was treated from every point
of view, and unanimous vote ended the
arguments in favor of a straight, square, and
honest use OF advertising mediums.
The banquet was sumptuous and the ex-
tens1ve menu was treated to whole-souled
reception by the gentlemen gathered to dis
cuss its merits.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

''The reports sent out from Kansas this
winter as to the distressing condition OF
the people there have been greatly ex-
aggerated," said A. j. Tullock, of Leaven-
worth, Kans., last night at the Arlington
Hotel. There has been certain amount
or suffering in Kansas on account of the
unusually severe winter, but the general
State OF affairs has been greatly over
fraWn by SENSATIONAL writers who are doing
their best to keep up the reputation of
bleeding Kansas as hard-Iu ok
State" Mr.. Tullock is q prosperous iron
and steel manufacturer and has large
plant at Leavenworth. He reports that
the general business of that section of the
country is improving.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
MONEY FOR THE CONVENTION.
c. r. Finance Committee Has Collected
the Sum OF About s., 600.

c. = FINANCE Committee Has COlIected
the SUM OF About s., 600.
A shower Of dollars fell last night into the
pockets OF the auxiliary finance committee
of the Christian Endeayor convention OF
1896. which met in New York Avenue Church
10 receive the first report Of the societies
throughout the city.
When the money was all counted over it
was found that nearly $4,000 had been con-
tributed. and nearly $4,000 more promised
toward the $4,000 necessary TO deiray the
expenses incident 10 the convention, which
will be held in this city in July. 1896 Four
temporary buildings, each one-half rs large
again rs Convention Hall, will be erected for
the occaSiOn.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
LOCAL NEWS OF ALL SORTS
The Weather To-day.
Fair; cooler; northwest winds.
Mir. Roberts Receivers the Plate.

hI- hobeFtS hScoNeEs inc fiate.
Mr.. w. f. Roberts, the engrayer. whose
contract with the State Department to de-
liver an engraved plate Of the diploma of
award issued for the Columbian Exposition
was interfered with last Friday by the seizure
by the Secret Service Bureau OF the plate,
yesterday received the plate again and will
complete his contract. Ii was explained
that the seizure arose from misunderstand-
ing between the officials of the State and of
the Treasury Departments.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
TaHlor-chase Trial To.dav.

corder C. H. j. Taylor against Calvin
Chase, publisher OF the Bee, viii be taken
up in the District supreme court to-day,
though 10 bulletin to that effect was posted
at thC close OF business at the city hall
yesterday afternoon.
Both parties are ready for the trial and
sollcilious that it should begin at once.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
Primrose and VESTS Ministries.

Primrose and Vests mammoth minstrels
played 10 packed house at the Academy OF
Music last night The entertainment was
first-elass in every respect. and if generous
applause is a measure Of appreciation the
performance was thoroughly enjoyed by the
audience. The double first part, which is a
new departure in minstrelsy. was made
doubly interesting by the transformation in
scenery.
New songs. new jokes, and even new
dances were the order there being a notice
able absence of everything that would
characterize a performance rs second-class.
Among the novelties introduced we're pic
tures "from life.' by Mr.. Allan Nav: the
negro serenade, by Mr.. Joseph Garland. and
the Dorama, by the Miller brothers.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
DEFICIENT EXAMINATION.
designations Requested OF Number Of
Naval Academy Cadets,

Naval Academy Cadets,
Annapolis, Nd, Feb. 25.-Supt. Cooper
has asked for the designations of the follow
ing cadets, who were deficient at the recent
examination:
First class-G. H. Mann, of Pennsylvania;
S. P. bennett, of Maine, and ". B. Izard,
of South Carolina.
Third eass-E. V. Sykes, jr., of Mississippi;
S. H. McMullen. of Indiana; n. J. Shelton, of
Nebraska; ]. T. Ward, of Texas, and H. t.
Wells, of Iowa.
Fourth class-H. Il. Bissall, of New York i;
R. E. Durham, at large: L. H. Fox. of Wis
consin; S. H. McCarty, OF Missouri; W. A..
Moore, of South Carolina; J. W. Tottenham,
of Texas: L. L. Wilcox, OF Illinois, and J.
Sayles of Rhode Island.
1t is understood that Mr. Dennet will try
and remain. and will. for the present, with
hold his resignation.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
LOST.

T OST-PUG DOG, '.RAZIE:" MALE. WORE
II nj kel and leather collar, with address IN
ink; liberal reward il02 18th St NV fe25-1t
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
Death of Mr.. A. ID. wiggin.

Mr. A ID. Wiggin, who had charge of
the Senate elevator on the south side, died
yesterday afternoon at o'clock of pneu-
monia He had been i'll only week. Mr.
WIggin came here from New Hampshire
ami as appointed at the Capitol during
the Harrison administration.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

John Rooney, of Brooklyn, is registered
at the Riggs House. Mr. Rooney is a
prominent politician OF the City OF
Churches, and his mission here is TO defeat
the Riley Pacific Railroad bill. He repre-
sents a committee OF the bondholders of
the Kansas Railroad, and believes that
the bill is an unjust measure and is sanguine
of success in his attempts to have it
beaten.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

Announcement will be made on THURSDAY
OF the merchants who will have The WASH
IHGToN TIMES TOP on sale.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

John T. Lillard and wife, OF Bloomington,
H., are stopping at the Normandie.
Mr.. Lillard is a great friend and ardent adj
mirer OF Weep resident Stevenson and lives
in the same town from which the Vice-Pres
ident halls.
The Democrats Of Illinois, said Mr..
Lillard last night, ''are almost unanimous
in their choice OF Mr.. Stevenson to be the
Presidential nominee OF our party in 1886.
Morrison has large following among GER
tain class OF politicians, but the rank and
file Of the Democracy is united for Steven
son. and we hope to send solid delegation
for him to the Democratic National Conyen-
tion thatchooses heleader ofthe Democracy
for 1885,
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

Don Mario RusopoII, the secretary TO
the Italian legation at New York, and Il.
7. Mnlett are at the Cochran.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

F. R. Sergeant, of Peoria, H., and E.
E Clark, of Cedar Rapids, who represent
the Brotherhood of Firemen and the Order
of Railway Conductors, respectively, are
registered at the Raleigh. They are here
TO confer with tie officials of the South
ern Railroad in regard to the adoption OF
a scale of wages for the employees of the
Southern Railroad
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

T. N Allen, a prominent lawyer OF
Olympia, Wash, is at Il e Ebbitt.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

W. b. Brenton, of Springfield, H.,
who is tie United States marshal OF the
Southern district of Illinois, is registered
at Willard's Mr.. Brenton expressed him
self as considerably surprised at tue acton
of the President yesterday afternoon i'll
sending to the Senate the name OF John ".
Showalter, to be circuit judge of the
Seventh judicial district, which includes
Illinois. "Chief Justice Fuller and Judge
Harlan" he said, "stronly recommended
the appointment of Judge Shepard, of
Chicago. and il was well known Il at Con-
gresham Springer would like the position,
while Judge Wall of Chicago, had the in
doFsement of Morrison and others. How
ever. the President has overlooked all
these men and selected Showalter, who
is practically a dark hoTse, for the place. y
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

The opening meeting or the National Dairy
Congress VIII be held this morning at VIII
lard's Hotel. The congress viii be in session
for tbe rest of this week, and will discuss
subjects relating to the welfare and protec-
tiun OF the dairymen of the country About
fifty delegates are in attendance. ID. P.
Ashburn, OF Gibhon, Neb., is the secretary
of the congress.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

Gen r. Brinkerhoff, of Mansfield, Ohio,
and Judge b. K Burroughs, of EdwardsYhte,
H., ale stopping at the Ebbitt House.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

MAY BE YOU DoS'TKNOW Us WELL. THEN
-'A We ll-teH you who We are. We sell first
class suits and Overc0ats (sliCktly worm at
figures way low down Gail and see. il STHS
OLD STAND, 6I9 d st. NV feE-7U
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

T5NHE MYSTERIES OF YOUR FUTJ RE RE
i vealed; send time OF birth or ask one In
pOrtant question o. private lessons in astr,lOsy;
Fs.lF2 -
The Washington times., 1895-02-26

AIME CAsTELLA, CLAIRvOYANT. TELLS
VI past and future No. 1723 Seventh st NV
I sell a blood purifier, sure cure for all blood
diseases: also hair restorative feI-1mO.
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
Sanitarium For Ladies.

All chronic, nervous, private, and blood
diseases kidney, bladder, womb trouble, tGInor,
an irregularity successfully treated
SEPARATE rooms for confinement cases Best
medical treatment, nursing, and home comfort
guaranteed. Ladies physician in attendance
Strictly confidential
DIR CZARRA, "a B ST n g.
Washington ID q
The Washington times., 1895-02-26
PERSONALS.

I AM NOT \ COUNTESS NOR ! Gypsy
Il queen; am not seventh daughter; was noe
born with a caui, am not something new and
Just arrived, but am AAiE FRANCIS, one Of the
Oldest estab ished mediums, and am here 20
stay Am nos fndorsed By the clergy, but am
indorsed by some OF the most learned and infiu-
entail people OF cur city and many others: aTa
here TO help all these that are in trouble Lie
given fr N cradle 70 grave Cards. -. frances,
80 Hours, to9 406 East Capitol street Those
that are in trouble cau and be convinced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12
Daily Eruutbse Jaurl,al.

CARDS OF THANKS, OBITUARY NOTICES, Rrso-
LurIoNs OF RESPECT, ETC, will be charged at
the rate of ten cents per line. No charges
less than seventy-fve cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EN-
TREATMENTS, whose object is the raising of
money will be charged at the rate of fifteen
cents n line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form, win be ex.
cluded from our local columns, except such as
refer to advertisers occupying space in our
advertising columns, and win be run under n
separate head on one of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the Jouss.t
promptly will confer favor by notifying the
Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Harlow Of Oxford.
Morrill, of Cumberland, Weeks of Penobscot;
Bartlett of Eliot, Berry of Unity, Basford OF
Fayette, Chute of Harrison, Gates Of Vassai-
boro, Kane of Brooklin, Lombard OF Concord.
JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TAX
ATION-Messrs Marston of Somerset, Water
house Of Penobscot; league Of Caribou, Gill
bert of Greene, Whelden Of Portland, lib
belts Of Charleston, Tolman of Warren, Sawyer
of SmithfeId, Adams of Bowdoin.
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for Sale Or to get.

Small advertisements not exceeding four
lines Thirty words) coming unde. the head
of WANTED, For SALE, To LET, LOST, &C., viii
be inserted two times for Is cents, three times
for IS cents and one week for so cents, ADVANCE
postage stamps or postal note should be made
with order, as the charges are too small to
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Hon. f. NJ. Hersey, the reelected pres
ident of the Maine Sportsmen's Fish and
Game association, was in the city, yester-
day. Mr.. Hersey is much interested in
fish and game protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Manager f. A. Owen of the Opera
house, was here, yesterday, looking after
matters in relation to the great theatrical
for next week. He made
special mention of the big show of I'm
Old Kentucky" with its pic',annny bard
Of Is pieces, and three race horses.
The dancing school in G. a. H. hall
which has been under the capable instrrc-
tiou Of Miss Jennie Harvey Of Bath, has
been indefinitely postponed, owing 10
Miss Harvey's Illness, resulting from the
severe accident that befcl her at that city
a few weeks ago, by the train coiildipg
with carriage in which she was riding.
Her Augusta friends will be pleased 10
hear that she is recovering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Fred Thompson, who has been en-
ployed in the Gannett Morse Concern
press room, more than two years, will
leave for Boston, Monday, where he will
enter the press department of the New
England Magazine Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Viewers restaurant looks very neat
since the new steel ceiling has been com
pleted and the little eating room removed,
making the dining hall much larger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

The class in Evolution" at the Uni
tartan church, is proving very interesting,
and already has membership of 90.
This study has never before been taken up
in this way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

A dollar saved is as good as dollar
earned The man who is seeking a small
investment will find it to his advantage
to call and see the overcoats and ulsters
H. ;. Blaisdell is closing out at such a
sacrifice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

The statement of the Security Mort
gage and Trust Company located at Dallas,
Texas, which appears in this issue will be
read with interest. 1t shows the company
to be in excellent condition and doing
safe and conservative business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Nell Wight has made several changes
in the store he purchased from Il. II. Jen
kins on the East side and now has
very neat and inviting candy stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

David c. Ellis,an old resident of River
side, died at his home, Thursday, Jan. 10,
aged 20 years and four months. The
funeral will be held from the residence
at p NJ, Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Mrs. Daniel l.. Allen left on the Pull
man, last night, for Boston, having re
ccived telegram that her sister, Mrs.
+. A. Noble, was seriously i'll.
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Local Notice.

Biographical pamphlets Of members oil
Legislature FOR sale ut Journal and Farm
er offices, at Piorcc's book store ana
State House. Janidl"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

NJ p Wight will open the fruit and cor
fectionery store formerly occupied BY NJ
H. jenkins, 80 Cony street, Saturaa''
Jan. ~. janl2dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

r. G. Dyer grand marshal, and
Samuel Adams, grand master of the l.
o. O. f. Lodge of Maine, We're here,
yesterday, from Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

1t may seem strange, but Gushing ~
Pond, fish dealers, received an order, yes
terday, for gallon of clans to be shipped
to Minneapolis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Many Augusta people will probably
attend the Maine Central Relief ball at
City hall, Portland, Feb. II.
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LOST.

Gladstone bag at Hotel North, Tuesday
night Jan. 8, '95. Book inside saying if found
return to j. A. Parker, Bangor Exchange,
Bangor, Maine. Contents valueess with the
exception of book. Liberal reward without
questions asked if returned to Chas. J.. Burns,
Hotel North, Augusta, Maine. jan10dtf
A brown kid mitten on State st. near VIM
throp Tuesday. Finder please leave at Hotel
johnson, State St., and receive reward.
janl0d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Old Papers, whole and clean, at KENNEBEc
JOURNAL Office. price 10 cents per hundred.
jan19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Black coon cat with white marks on breast
Finder will be rewarded on returning same to
Mrs. Michaelis, 10 Sewall street. dec29du
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

The electric cars had some difficulty in
getting along, yesterday, Us the track was
very slippery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

Heavy Paper for Building purposes at one
cent per pound at KENSEBEc JOURNAL office.
noy9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

c. S Downing, insurance agent, Went
to Boston, yesterday afternoon, on bust
ness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-12

MORE CUSTOMERS WANTED for pure
Jersey Milk delivered at six cents per quart.
Address Lambard Farm, Hospital Street.
sep13dtf