Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-02

Saturday night, their bright uniforms lend
ing decided military air to the scene,
while nearly all iof the military organiza-
tons of the city which have not yet at
tended have sienifed their intention OF
doing SO. The dancing still continues to
prove an attraction for the younger folks,
for there are many who cannot resist, even
during Lent, haring just one round. The
Washington Saengerbund will be the guests
Of the Infantry this evening, and it is ex-
pected that they will make the place ring
with some Of their beautiful songs. The
affair will be kept open all this week, on
account of the many requests from people
who have not yet had chance to see the
beautiful sight.
Churchman'S League I.ectures.-The next
lecture in a course of addresses on 1.-The
Christian Man." given under the auspices
Of the Churchman's League of the District
Of Columbia. will be delivered by Rev; VIM
3. Bodine. D, D., at Trinity Church, to-
night, at o'clock The subject is 1.-THE
Christian Man in Business" and seats are
free. the public being cordially invited to
be present.
DR.. Browns Lecture.-A treat is in store
for all who attend the lecture of Rev. o. A.
Church. corner 14th and G streets north
west, on the subject Misplaced Men"
Musical numbers will also add to the at
Effectiveness of the program.
Capital Bicycle Club Concert.-The con-
cert, under the auspices of the Capital
y
this evening. promises to be very successful.
The talent secured is some of the best
known IN Washington, the soioists being
Miss Anita Cluss, harpiSt; Mrs. E. u. Per-
kins, soprano Mr. John Porter Lawrence.
pianist; Miss Bertha Lucas. violinist, and
the washington Lady Quartet All or these
are well known. and are favorites In the
musical circles of this city. Seats are now
on sale at Metzerott's.
Lectures on Yucatan.-Mme. Alice LIE
Piongeon will give three lectures on Yucca
tan. illustrating them with over 250 views.
at Mr.. Ffoulkes Tapestry Gallery 20l'
ard ), at o'clock. The subject is a most
interesting one while the lecturer comes
we'll Endorsed. Course tickets. $50. and
single tickets, 81, may be obtained OF Mrs
hrs. Foster. Mrs. Ffoulke, Mrs. Browne
and at Thompson's drug store and Metze-
rottS music store.
German Military Band.-The attraction at
MetZerott Music Hall tomorrow evening
will be the famous German military band
1t is composed of forty-five artists, soloists
and expert musicians, and are under the
direction of Hugo Weege. The band APP
pears in the original uniform of the Ger
man emperers body guard, and presents
unique and beautiful appearance. Seats
are now on sale at Metzerott's
Lectures at Georgetown College.-Rev. E.
I. Dewitt. S. j.. will deliver the third lee
ture of the series. given under the auspices
this evening. The subject is The Planting
of the Faith in America-Spanish, French,
English" and is sure to be well attended,
both on account of the lecturers popularity
and the interesting subject
Beat His wife.
James NJ Page an old pensioner who
lives on the commons between Lincoln
Park and the Jail, was married about ten
months ago. and last month. when the
course of true love did not run smooth, the
husband and wife had a meeting which
came near resulting in the death of the
wife. Mary, tie wife, was in the hospital
three weeks. and when she went there the
doctor was unable to tell whether she was
white or colored. because of the number of
cuts and bruises about her face and head.
Page is seventy-four years old, and last
month when he drew his pension he paid
his rent in advance and bought groceries
for the three months. Two days after he
drew his money he drank several glasses
of beer and then went home. When he
reached home he sent his wife out with a
five-dollar bill to make some purchases,
ard she soon returned and reported that
she had lost the money.
II don't deny whipping her for it,, said
the Ole man; but l did not do 1t with in
tent to kill.
with what did you beat your wife,"
with my cane"
Although almost killed, the wife did not
want to give evidence against her hus-
band for she did not want him sent to
prison.
When Policeman Anderson went to the
house in response to call for assistance
the door was found locked and he Had to
force it open TO get III. Page and his wife
were in bed, and he covered her face with
the bedding to hide the blood stains and
cuts.
A Ratchet found in the room had evident
ly been used by the husband. although he
claimed that he only used the cane.
Judge Miller said he thought there should
be some way to separate these people for
the protection of the woman. A sentence
of sixty days was imposed.
S1.25 Excursion to baltimore S!.25
via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Excursion tickets to Baltimore. Saturday,
April g. and Sunday, the It'll. good return
ing until Monday. the Sth, via Pennsyl
vania railroad, at SI.25.