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Evening star., 1896-02-29
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CITY AND DISTRICT.


A very pleasant sociable was held last
night at the residence of Miss Mabel
Wright, 412 X street, by the Y. p. S. c. E.
OF the Central Presby yterian Church, which
was thoroughly enjoyed by the large num-
Der of members present Matters of busI-
ness claimed the attention OF the society
for a short time, and tren the affair was
turned over to he social committee N
whose charge were intrusted the arrange
ments for the evenings entertainment,
which took the form OF & book social -
Symbols illustrating the titles of 70; "
books were distrIoa-l.d about the pa iors
TO be guessed, and prizes were awarded FIR
successful solutions, after which refresh
iCsntS were eryed.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
Her Nfnctieth Birthday.

Mrs. Christina johnson, one of the in
mates of the Lutheran Home for the Aged,
yesterday passed her ninetieth birthday
a number of the lady managers of the
nome. among them Mrs. Allen s. johnson,
Mrs. NJ NJ. Rouzer, Mrs. A. f. Fox and
others. laden with flowers, fruits etc.
made a special call to see the Old lady on
this her anniversary. and found her cheer
ful. happy and Contented with her home
This home has of late been nationaIized
by action of general synod, and now re-
ceives support from the Lutheran ccnsre-
cations of the entire country. 1t is expect
ed that it will. in years to come be among
the largest charitable institutions in the
District
Evening star., 1896-02-29
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Fair Virginia"
Aliens Grand Opera House.-"Little
Christopher"
New National Theater.-Hoyts "a Trip
to Chinatown"
Academy of Music.-Primrose and Vests
Minstrels.
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Hyde's Com
edians. with Helene Mora.
Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Penn
eylyanin avenue northwest--Exhibition OF
the Graphophone and Kinetcscope.
Convention Hail. 5th and L streets north
west-Ice Palace.
Odd Fellows Hall, Sth street southeast
o. F., Drum Corps.
All Souls Church, 18th and L SITS. NV
Illustrated lecture by Mrs. Laura U. Nc
Cam, on California; It's History and
Scenery"
Evening star., 1896-02-29
W l)MEN =: =: =: =: ::
IL N II III IL INlMI III " IMt| Appreciate
NMlU III ii |VVIII |HI II\Vl CUTICUTA
w WI II II IIllIl Ill n ii Nj Anti-Pain
Az W AuZAZ9J0 v PLASTERS
CITY ITEMS,
Lnvyn Grass Seed.

Ask for Imperial State. 1t is composed of
the finest varieties of grasses, each of
which has its season of beauty, and the re-
suit of this blending is the producing of a
sod that is not only always evergreen and
velvety in appearance, but the color and
beauty Of an emerald. Directions for SOW
ing on each box. Price, 10 cents pint, 20
cents quart. Lawn Fertilizers and seeds of
every description. NJ. Frank Rupert, 1924
1th street northwest 1ts
Evening star., 1896-02-29
Another Statue Proposed.

Referring to the recent address Of Mr..
Linton and the protest of a body Of Illinois
citizens against the reception by the gov
ernment of the Pere Marquette statue. do
mated by the grateful people of the state
Of Wisconsin. permit me to suggest that
our far-western citizens should obtain and
present life-iike statue of the Rev. DR..
Whitman in his clerical costume, who. by
his four-thousan and-mile journey on horse
back during the wintry season away back
in the forties, saved to this government all
that vast territory, and thereby added five
stars to our flag.
1 am quite sure our Catholic citizens
would not object W. +. w.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
Reception of the Geographic Society.

Tie annual reception of the National
Geographic Society will be held in honor
of the Venezuelan boundary commission
a, the Arlington, on March y, 1896, from
o to II p M The reception committee is
composed Of the following ladies: Mrs. Oh
ney, Mrs. Dali. Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Hague,
Mrs HYDE, Mrs. Mendonca. Mrs. Miles,
Mrs Page. Mrs. Proctor. Mrs. Sartoris,
Miss Dutfield. Miss Hamlin, Miss Roches-
ter. Miss Roekhin and Miss Stevenson.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
Death Of william A. Parson. tr.

Mr. William Edwin Parson, jr., son of the
pastor of the Church Of the Reformation,
died of typhoid fever last night at IL: 30.
He had been i'll for three weeks. and for
the last ten days the physicians had little
hope Of his recovery. He was a student
at Columbian University, and was antici-
paunS law course at Cornell next year
Brief services will be held at the house to-
morrow afternoon, after which the re-
MAINS VIII be taken to Hanover, Pa, for
tnterment Monday
Evening star., 1896-02-29

Dr. Detchon's Mystic Cure" for Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia radically cures in
to days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t removes
at once the cause and the disease i'm
mediately disappears. The first dose great
ly benefits; 70 cents. Sold by Mertzs Mod
ern Pharmacy, COR 11th and F streets,
Washington. fe29-satstf
Evening star., 1896-02-29

The three-story brick dwelling No. 1916 B
street southwest, with a two-story brick
stable in the rear, will be sold at trustees
sale on Monday afternoon nexc at 30
O'clock. This sale presents a splendid chance
to secure very desirable home. See adver-
tsement for terms, etc.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
Suing the District.

Because of injuries alleged to have been
received by Mrs. Mary E. Clancy, Novem-
ber II last, on II street northeast, by fall
ing into n defective sewer, Daniel A.
Clancy, her husband, has filed a suit
against the District, claiming Sl,Ws, DAM
ages and husband and wife have filed one
against the District claiming $2U,UJO dam
ages
Evening star., 1896-02-29

"The Associated Charities-the True Char
ity Which Teaches the Poor to Become Self
supporting" is the subject of an address to
be delivered by Mr.. Geo. Wilson. superin-
tendent of charities. at the Business Wo-
mans Club, COG 18th street, this evening
and ladies and gentlemen are cordially in
vited to be present.
Evening star., 1896-02-29

Il have been afflicted with an affection of
the throat from childhood, caused by diph-
iberia, and have used various remedies.
but have never found anything equal to
Browns Bronchial Troches. "-Rev. q NJ
F. Hampton. Piketon, Ky. Sold only in
boxes. feo7-eo.3t
Evening star., 1896-02-29
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at pm.
Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river
landings at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at { am.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
This is a Free Country.

You can pay more for butter if you want
10. Ffve-pound box best creamery, at s. 10
p!eases others: it might please you. James
F. Oyster. 800 Penna. ave Telephone 27I-
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-02-29
S1.20 to baltimore and Return via
Pennsylvania Railroad

Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday
February % and March l, and will be valid
for return passage until Monday, March 2
Good on any train.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
$4,000 Sterling B,eycle-Free.

Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!
Three cheers for James F. Oyster, 900
Penna. ave. Send name and address for
proposition. Open to High School pupils
only.-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-02-29

George Thunder. an Indian Chief
and chief of police from South Dakota,
and four of his Gusky braves came all the
way to the Phila. Oyster House after those
famous Lynn Haven Bay Oysters. Open
Sundays from to II pm. Phone. 515. it,
Evening star., 1896-02-29
Valuable Improved Property at Auc-

NJ. b. Latimer & Co. will sell. on Monday
March =, at $50 m, for .icker and Norton
trustees. that valuable dwelling property
Nos. 229 and 231 North Capitol street north.
eaSt.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-02-29

"Royal Glue Mucilaxey, IT'S new, IN,
Sticks Paper, Wood. China, Leather or
Iron. Extra-large Bottle! Druggists, loo.
oc1O-eotf
Evening star., 1896-02-29

Finest Cnrnation Pinl>s. Only soc. Doz
Fresh and sweet, at A. GUIDE & Bros, 1921
F StreGt.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-02-29
"If You Enjoy Oyster.

or sea food of any kind drop in at Hotel
Johnson Cafes any time before midnight.
They know their business there-thats GER
ta1n Most delicious cooking ever tasted -
Evening star., 1896-02-29

imperial State lawn grass seed for sale
all leading feed stores. Hdqtrs, 1924 Tth St
NV. faoo otx
Evening star., 1896-02-29
A PUPII. OF WORTH.

A PUPIL. OF WORTH.
1t will interest the ladies of Washington
to hear that a pupil of Worth and former
assistant of NORM and of Jungmann &
Neppe of Vienna is in this city, prepared to
design and manufacture the most artistic
gowns suitable for all occasions. He has
made court dresses for the Empress Eliza
beth, Crown Princess Stephanie, the Dow
ager CZarina, the PrincesseS HohenlOhe
Metternich and numerous others. He has
just received a fresh assortment of the
most artistic imported weaves, and Paris
Ian fashion plates, and he respectfully So
hcits share of the patronage of the So
ciety queens of the national capital. Jules
Raner, Oxford Hotel, 732 1ith st. NV. late
of the imperial courts of Austria and Rus
sia.
LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
Cleaned. A. F. BORNOT. 11O3 G st.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY is NOT DEAD"
Neither are we. Still papering rooms. 81
up Beautiful new paper. Nolte, $40 9th st.
Estabrooks for best Photos. 1927 Pa. ave.
Orders are always repeated for Chr
Xanders Old Reserve. 81, and Special Fam
lily Rye, So gal. with the compliment that
they are undefled ly impurities, and their
effect is wholesome. 800 1th street.
Ivy Inst. Bus. College, Sth ard K, teaches
any one subject of its course at 81 month.
GENTS SUITS CLEANED.
A. F. BORNOT. l1O3 G st.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
Rauscher's "Fiye O,Cl

NduscHerH "F1Ve O'CIOck TeNN"
Are novelty in Washington, and are
destined to become very popular with So
ciety folks. Cor. L and Conn. ave- 1t
Evening star., 1896-02-29

Sutton and Mrs. Sutton. Miss Sutton. DR..
V. R. Collins Mrs. Wilde, Miss Dean, Mrs.
Geo. q. Pickett, Miss Trist. Mrs Edward
Roby and Mr.. Ned Roby Of Chicago, Dr..
judge f. k a. and Msre Mss MS ssst Miss d Goqys
r. F. Thompson, Mrs. Dora =. Voorhis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland, Miss Cynthia
Cleveland. Miss Eliza Ward. Miss Elizabeth
Plerce, Mrs. N: s.. Lockwood. Miss Lock-
wood, Miss Ellen Goodwin, Mrs. H. e.
Hall, Miss Helen Meeker, Samuel NJ Bliss
and Mrs. Chester Brush, Danbury, Conn.,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright and Mrs. c. A. Pow
ers.
Evening star., 1896-02-29

Rockbridge Rye, Finest Made,
"a per gal; 81 quart bottle; Soc pint; 25c.
sample bottle. LYNCHS. 4O4 9th st. NV.
fe25-tu&stf
Evening star., 1896-02-29

Emperor William of Germany yesterday
morning received in audience the United
states military attache at London, Lieut.
Col. w. Ludlow
Evening star., 1896-02-29

Flooring mt 81 so for 100 Ft.
Kiln-dried-all one width. F. Libbey &.
Co. 9th and New York avenue-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-02-29

Clas, of '9S, Georgetown College"
The class have given 1t prominent place
among their trophies Of victory.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
OCEAN TRAVEL.
ACCOUNTANT

CHAS. d. CONE, 215 Az ST. NV, ACCOUNTANT,
auditor, actuary All classes of individual. part
rership and corporation accounting promptly done.
Books opened, closed and balance sheets drawn.
Reliable work guaranteed ja2S-tf
Evening star., 1896-02-29
LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
Cleaned. A. F. BORNOT 11O3 G ST

DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS NOT DEAD"
Neither are We. Still papering rooms. 81
up Beautiful new paper. Nolte, $40 9th st.
Evening star., 1896-02-29

Last fall when the classes of Georgetown
University formed a class league and ar
ranged a series of foot ball games to be
played for the College Championship,
Messrs. Saks and Company offered as a
The Glass of '9S won the Championship,
and this week Messrs. Saks and Company
presented them with a handsome gold
lined silver cup of unique and original de-
sign. The cup stands eighteen inches high
and is sucmounted by a full-length figure
of a foot ball player in uniform. holding
a ball in the familiar position. The cup is
richly, engraved, and on the plate Is the
inscription:
Presented by
Saks and Company
Evening star., 1896-02-29
STORAGE.

ARMY AND NAVY STORAGE ROOMS,
1407 q ST. NV.
Separate rooms. clean. dry and light. Special
rates 10 officers of the army and navy. DrayneH
and packers furnished.
c. G. SLOAN 4 CO.. Props.
1e6-1m l4O7 q ct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
A Constitutional Convention.
Norfolk Landmark.)


II is evident TO the intelligent observer
that the sentiment in favor OF a consti-
tutional convention Is rapidly growing
throughout Virginia. Many of these who
have hitherto opposed the movement are
now heartily in favor of IL, and numbers
who have up to this time been nOn-com-
initial are now arrayed on the side OF
its supporters. The people ask the simple
question, Why should We continue TO be
burdened with cumbersome system OF
governmental machinery which ncccsss-
tates annually the useless expenditure OF
a great amount OF money, when we are
able. by calling together a representative
body of delegates, 10 replace the old and
Objectionable Instrument by one which
shall attain at the same time the objects
OF economy and efficiency? In all the ar
guments against the convention no one
has been able to answer this direct and
clear query. There is no answer.
1t has been said that the Legislature
can, by suitable amendments. accomplish
everything that could be gained by
complete reconstruction or the Constltu-
ton. While we do not admir- this PROPOSE
ton in Its entirety. II Will not do TO post
pone the test. The present Legislature
must make the amendments 10 watch We
refer and those amendments must be
completely satisfactory 10 the citizens OF
the State In other words, there must be
a practical demonstration that the Legis-
lature has obyiated the need for con-
vention. Ii this condition be not fui-
filled, the demand will be Irresistible, and
possibly, uncomfortable. Moreover, We De-
lIeye that when the lawmakers come 10
consider the task of SO amending the
work OF Underwood and his associates
as to fully meet the wishes OF the State,
ahey will realize that the convention fur-
nishes the preferable method. Ii they fail
TO heed that conviction they VIII make
grave mistake.
Outside of the economy In the admin
istration OF the States affairs. there Is
another question which would be settled
by a constitutional convention. Tnat Is
the matter OF election-laws. which seem
now to be giving the Legislature so much
concern. 1t II clear. although some SIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
BEDLAM BROKE LOOSE.
The Louisiana Republican Conven-
tion-kelIogg in Control.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, January 30.-The
Committee on Credentials of the Republi-
can convention met to-day, and the usual
wrangle ensued over the adoption of the
majority or minority report.
The convention has not yet selected it's
permanent chairman, and at 10 o'clock
tonight the hall is Ike bedlam broke
loose. 1t is impossible TO foretell what
they will do later, but 1t may be written
as a certainty that William Pitt Kellogg
and his contingent are masters of the
situation. II. Dudley Coleman has been
vainiy trying for half an hour 10 make
few remarks. but the confusion is so
great he cannot be heard.
AT Il o'clock the majority report OF the
Committee on Credentials was adopted.
1t names Thomas A. Cage as chairman.
and l.. J. Joubert as secretary. A fight
was made on Joubert, but he was finally
elected by the convention.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
at 80 p. M. The resolutions quote the
platform of the Populist convention at
Alexandria. which declares for a fair cleo
ton and the protection OF American in
terests and labor; also. that the sugar.
planters ticket be voted for. This ticket
presents for Governor Captain j. H.
Pharr. a prominent sugar-planter
The report of the committee will be
adopted by an almost unanimous vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31

may refuse to see H. that the Democratic
party both from the consideration oil
Justice and that OF SOUND policy. must
give the people an eiection-iaw whose
provisions shall leave no room FOR suspi-
cion. IL is equally true that the great
majority Of the white population does not
intend TO be subject TO the negro DON'T
nation which such measure would
make practically certain. The path our OF
this dilemma IL easy and short, and IN
taking advantage OF Il we do mo inJds-
tice TO the negro as negro. We aiiude
10 an educational and property ouailti-
cation so arranged that the man who can
meet the requirements in either respect
shall be excused from the other n ne
be deficient therein. This. after making
exception IN favor OF the veterans oil
the Mexican and civil wars would dis
qualify very few white voters. but II
would effectually weaken the strength
Of The negro influence, and would remove
from II the balance OF power. Moreover,
while accomplishing this end. IL would
be a step IN the right direction. No man
who IS unable TO read or write, unless
he owns certain amount OF property.
or has risked his life In military service
for hts state. deserves the privilege OF
the ballot. This opinion rs becoming more
and more prevalent throughout the
country, and rs spirit has been expressed
by Judge Pryor. Of New York In refusing
to naturalize applicants who are unable
to cad the Constitution Of the United
States.
The failure OF The negro TO reach the
standard required Is the fault or mis-
fortune OF himself alone. lte has had ex-
ceptional opportunities. He has mingled
on terms Of political and business equality
with the white population, and he has
had the advantage OF the public schools
and the numerous institutions endowed
by private philantnropsts. Yet with Ali
this he has shown himself incompetent
TO reap the profit OF his opportunities IL
is plainly the result of racial inferiority-
that is all. No self-respecting people can
be expected to allow themselves to be
ruled by the votes OF an element INTEL
lectually and morally inferior. No matter
how beautiful such a condition may be
painted in theory, il will not do In prac-
tce.
Therefore. we submit that constitu-
tiOnal convention furnishes the best and
quickest mode OF fulfilling the wishes OF
the people Of Virginia. IL the present Lee
gislature succeeds in making all the
needed reforms, the State Will be salts
fed. of course; but the feeling Will be
very different IL such should not be the
case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
GREAT SLAUGHTER At zErrouN.
Treatment of Prisoners Taken 10
Marash Most Awful.

CONSTANTINOPLE, January so-Let.
ters have been received from Marash con-
firming the stories that great slaughter
occurred in the recent battle between the
Turkish troops and the Armenians, who
had captured and held the town Of Zci-
toun. The exact number OF the dead Is
not known, but It can be stated with GER
tainty that IL was very large. Twelve
hundred wounded men have already
reached Marash, and many moro are fol-
lowing them to that place. Many Of the
wounded have died. either In Marash or
along the road from Zeitoun.
number Of prisoners have been taken
TO Marash Their treatment was most
awful. All sorts Of indignities were heap
cd upon them, and in large number OF
cases they were so shockingly maltreated
that II Is impossible TO publish the detail
The Governor of Marash has again tried
to bring about a reconciliation between
the Turks and the Armenians in Zeitoun.
but his efforts have been In vain. Most
OF the prominent Armenians in the village
have been arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
WANTS WOMEN POLICE.
The Rev. Phoebe Hanaford Thinks
They Are Needed.
CNew York SUI


The Rev. Phoebe Hanaford, in an adj
dress before the members of the Society
for Political Study, at No. III Madison
avenue, on Tuesday afternoon, advo-
Gated the appointment of women on the
police force. Miss IIanaford spoke very
briefly on the matter, but intimated that
she had given II much thought, and she
was quite emphatic In her belief that
the moral tone of the metropolitan con-
stabulary, as well as of the city Itself,
would be raised IL women were clothed
disorder, and, more particularly, in
cases OF intoxication of persons of their
own sex. The other members OF the So
ciety for Political Study hailed Miss
Hanaford's idea as mighty reform, and
they have been enthusing over II ever
since. Miss Hanaford was seen yes
terday afternoon at her home, No. S56
west Fifty-frst street, by a reporter.
who asked her TO talk about her scheme
for putting women on the police force.
1T can hardly be called scheme
yet" she said. because l have done
nothing more than talk about II. No
action has been taken In the matter,
and no attempt has been made to Sc
cure the necessary legislation. As
matter OF fact. ii is simply an Idea; but.
according TO my way OF thinking II Is a
good one. My own experience has
shown me the possibility ofIgreat good
being done II the right kind OF women
get little authority. Mind. let no
one mistake what | mean. | don't want
women " become regular policemen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
rho Proposed Southern Prison.
washington Post)

Wv danAnslOn Io5t)
There are many good reasons why the
proposition to build a United States prison
IN the South should be favorably con-
sidered by Congress, and we know Of no
strong objection that has been or can
be urged against it. In the first place. il
Will result saving OF money. The
total cost Of the proposed structure IS
estimated at $4,000 The Transportation
Of persons sentenced TO penal servitude
for violations Of United States laws 20
Albany. Columbus. o., and other northern
prisons amounts to much more than the
interest on $4,000. 1t is said-and the
statement seems quite probable-that the
present arrangement is so Objectionable
to the people OF the South that it Increases
the difficulty of conviction. Ii Is regarded
as a needless hardship to the prisoners
and their friends TO send the former so
far away from the latter
\ majority of the southern convicts are
convicted for violations Of the internal
revenue laws. II is "a well-known fact
that men who are upright in all their re-
lations with their fellow-citzens, who are
faithful in all their domestic and neigh
borhood duties, will defraud the revenues.
Not many years ago some Of the leading
importers OF New York and PHILADELPHIA
We're found to be involved in revenue
frauds Of enormous proportions. They
were men of the best business and social
standing, and some of them are still
living in excellent repute. The history OF
the whiskey ring that created the great
scandal OF the Grant Administration is an
other and very striking illustration Of the
fact that fraud on the revenues is re-
garded with much less adherence than
the defrauding Of individuals, firms. or
corporations. Some OF the leading bust
ness-men OF the West, men whose word
was as good as their bond, men OF brains.
character, ard social influence leaders i'm
all good works i'm their respective COM
munities were caught In that gigantic
conspiracy 10 defraud the revenues Some
of them were sent TO prison, and one
committed suicide TO avoid the peni-
Tertiary. But the neighbors, friends. and
business associates OF those men did not
regard them with the adherence that
society feels for a burglar or a robber
We are not contending that this toler-
ant view of revenue frauds is orthodox
we only assert that IL exists. as IL always
has existed since human government be-
gan to impose taxes. IL Is right, in legis-
lation. to recognize such a fact as this
Necessity compels the government to i'm
pose heavy penalties on vioIators OF the
revenue laws Governments cannot live
without revenues. The instinct OF self
preservation. therefore dictates the re-
ientless prosecution OF the ''moonshiners
But neither justice nor expediency Is
served by cruelty. To send these southern
men a thousand or more miles from
home. and subject them to a climate far
more severe than that TO which they are
accustomed IL felt TO be an abuse OF
power. For these reasons the proposed
prison should be PROVIDED for and built
without unnecessary delay.