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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

The Federation of Labor and the
Pending. Hills.

Mr.. E. NJ. Blake, chairman of the legisla-
tive committee of the Federation of Labor,
has sent to Senator Mcmillan, on the sub
ject of the bill before the Senate District
committee in reference to the perform
ance Of District work by days labor, a let
ter, saying:
"As chairman of the committee on legis-
lation of the Federation of Labor l address
you in reference to Senate bill 1417, which
proposes to change existing law and practice
regarding the manner of doing public work
in the District of Columbia No bill has
been under consideration by Congress or
Your committee in recent years from which
the Workingmen of the District have hoped
to derive SO much benefit as from this
measure. or the substitute for it IS, 3U0sy,
prepared by the District Commissioners
and offered by you in the Senate.
The Federation of Labor earnestly homes
that your committee Will report favorably
to the Senate at an early day Senate bill
No. 14l1, or, in lieu of it, Senate bill No
3ooS in order that some measure booking to
the abandonment of the contract system in
the District may be passed before the pres
ent session of Congress closes.
THE federation believes that Senate bill
zoos is faulty in that it leaves it to the
discretion of the District Commissioners
whether work should be performed by con-
tract or by days work. This, 1t believes
intrusts too much power to the executive
Ol'icefS OF the District, and does not give
assurance of bringing to an end the many
scandals incident to the contract system
Still it is acknowledged that Senate bill
COOS would, If enacted, be a great improve
ment on existing law.
The federation committee, while of the
opinion that the best law would be one alb
solutely abolishing the contract system
would be reluctant to place any obstacle
in the way OF the passage of Senate bill
3olS if, in your judgment, its passage could
be effected more easily at the present time
than could that of Senate bill 1417.
THE committee would earnestly urge that
Senate bill 3COS be amended by the addi-
ton of provision prescribing that in all
contracts made by the District Commits
s.o'.ers a clause be inserted requiring con-
tractors to pay their workngmen the maxi
mum wages paid by District employers
By such amendment the contract sys-
TEN would be deprived of some of it's most
Objectionable features.
The committee of which / am chairman
takes this occasion to thank you and the
honorable committee of which you are the
head for the patience with which you have
Listened to Its appeals, and for the care
full consideration given by you to the meas
ures referred to in this letter. If either of
these measures is passed, it will be the only
law Of interest or advantage to the work
inSmen of the District enacted so far by
this Congress, and organized labor will be
gratefully conscious of the fact that this
will have been accomplished largely
through your efforts"
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GALLAUDETr COLLEGE
Graduating Exercises and the Thirty
Second Anniversary.
Some Remarkable Successes With the
Deaf-A Student. From India
The Degrees Conferred.

Graduating exercises at Gallaudet Col
lege and the thirty-second anniversary Of
the founding of the institution attracted to
Kendall Green yesterday large and dis
tinguished gathering of friends and guests.
Included in the audience were several men,
bers of the diplomatic corps, prominent ed
ucatorS and Well-known citizens interested
in the work of the institute for the deaf
and Dumb. On the stage were seated Sir
Julian Pauncefote, British ambassador;
Rev. DR.. B. F. Whitman, president of CO.
lumbar University; Gen. John w. Foster,
ex-Secretary of State; Rev. DR.. ]. Z. Ran
kin, president Of Howard University; Rev.
DR.. S. NJ. Newman, Bishop Keane, rector
of the Catholic University: DIR. Gallaudet,
president Of the college; Commissioner OF
Education w. II. Harris, Prof. E. "A. Fay,
Prof. ]. w. Chickering, DIR. Thomas Gal
leudet of New York, Prof. Gordon, Prof.
Draper, Rev. ]. NJ. Kohleer of Philadelphia,
Lewis Johnson Davis, John B. Wight and
others.
Degrees were conferred upon the follow
ing:
Master Of arts-Edward P. Clarke. B.Ph.,
Tufts College Albert c. Cav, B:A., Will
lam Jewell College. and Thomas NJ Barbee,
=. A. Westminster College.
Bachelor of artS-Bertha Block, George
Frank Grimm, Harry Selden Lewis. Her.
bert Claude Merrill. Albert Henry Seasons,
Andrew Joseph Sullivan and Laura McDlll.
Normal students, 1S95-96-May Greener
Columbus, Ohio. High School. and Jamin1
Nath Banerji, University of Calcutta
Remarkable Work.
Two remarkable examples of the benefits
conferred by a course In the college were
given In the cases of two of the students
Miss Bertha Blake read an essay on the
Era Of Invention" and her vocaliZation was
distinctly intellioihla n the on1ianca An
other student, George E. Fister. who was
born mute, yesterday recited the psalm
of Life and his enunciaton was remark
able.
A Brahmin from Calcutta was one of the
graduates in the normal department, and
his object in attending this institution sc
far away from his nome is to educate HIM
self as a teacher for the deaf mutes in India
After a brief address by this graduate, in
which he referred TO the great need IN his
country for institutions similar to the Gal
laudet College, Sir Julian Pauncefote pub
licly expressed his qualification that Brit
ish subject had been offered the privileges
of the institution, and paid high tribute to
the work of the college. He gave thd
Brahmin a hearty handShake and wished
him success in his noble undertaking.
The program of exercises consisted for
the most part of addresses by the graduates,
which We're translated into the sign IAN
Suage by the professors at the college.
Efief remarks were made also by PraSi-
dent Gallaudct and DR.. Whitman.
After the exercises in the chapel the home
of DR.. Galaudet was thrown open, and a
pleasant reception was held.
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EpvyOrth League.

Epworth Leaguers of Washington have
made arrangements to attend in body the
fourth general conference district conven-
ton at Harrisburg, Pa, which is to be held
from the 18th to the 2Sth of June. At a
meeting of the board of control held last
evening in Foundry NJ. Z. Church II. b.
Leach, chairman of the transporta ton
committee, reported that a special train
would leave this city in the afternoon.
reaching Harrisburg in time for the open
ing session. The Washington party has Sc
cured suitable hotel accommodate
Discussion was also had last night as to
the practcability of publishing a paper In
the interests of the Washington union OF
chapters. An editor and business manager
were appointed, and will make a report at
the next meeting of the board.
The seventh anniversary of the general
organization of the Epworth League will be
appropriately observed by services in Nc
Kendree Church Friday evening, the 18th
instant. An interesting program is being
prepared.
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The Carson Huclccuc

The committee of the Blaine Invincible
Club, consisting of delegates from each OF
the election districts, held a meeting and
perfected its organization last night al
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Its object
was to make arrangements on behalf OF
the club to celebrate the election of Col
Perry Carson as a delegate to the ST. Louis
convention with a fitting demonstration
which it was decided at a former meeting
should take the form of parade and a
big barbecue The affair will come off the
afternoon of June l, and the scene of the
barbecue, which will follow the procession
will be Robinson Park, at the corner OF
18th street and Florida avenue. Subcom.
mittees were appointed on printing anG
music, and the full committee will meet
next Monday evening to report to the club
what progress has been made in the ar.
rangementS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Apropos Of your editorial in last even.
ing's issue on Inadequate police protection
for the District, it may ret be amiss to
extend to those members of the Washing
ton Cricket Club vino yesterday afternoon
captured the last negro murderer the
sincere congratulations of the city OF
Washington. While these six gentlemen
who pursued the armed negro for two miles
over the country may "muf' an occa.
SIGNAL fly ball while playing their game
they may be relied upon to catch muir.
derers. Seriously, however, as a spectator
of the whole chase, l think that these gen
tlemen deserve every credit in following
the negro, who was armed, while they had
no weapons. SPECTATOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

The Court of Appeals has affirmed the de-
cision of the lower court in the case of
Benj W. Clark agt Alfred c. Harmer
Mr.. Clark sought to recover because Of an
alleged breach of contract in the purchase
of land in Montgomery county, Md, on
which, it was claimed, gold had been found
Mr.. Harmel conterded that the plaintiff S
representation did not prove true, and in
the lower court a verdict in his favor was
rendered
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He Was Violent.

Jacob Woodward, a young white man,
with wooden leg. made things lively last
evening near the corner of 18th street and
New York avenue. According to the testi-
mony in the Police Court today, Woodward
was following two ladies', who appealed to
couple of passers-by for assistance When
they spoke to Woodward about the matter
he violently assaulted them. knocking one
down by a blow in the face. Woodward
Will spend the next thirty days in the
workhouse, unless a fine of $40 is paid.
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CITY ITEMS.
Something for the Children!
Don't miss it.
ONE DAY ONLY
SATURDAY. Nay -.
THE MIX ADO THEATER.

SdIUIViy. My y.
THE, MikADO THEATER.
Civ en- to every purchaser of - cents worth
of Tea, Coffee or Spices etc.
Thea-Nectar Tea is the champion of al
teas for Ice Tea. Special present. No other
house sells the same grades of Coffee thai
We handle. Thea-Nectar, per pound Coo.
A. &; P. Baking Powder. 45c.; s O'Clock
Blends, 33, 81, CSC The Great Atlantic ana
Pacific Tea Co, Main Store, :I1-503 9TH st
NV, cor. E st. Branches-162o 14th st. n W.
310l NJ st, Georgetown; SO II st. ne, ant
all principal markets. n. II. Bowman man
ager for d. c. myI-2t
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Ance.
Academy Of Music.-"The Romance Of
Coon Hollow"
Columbia Photograph Company, 919 Penn
eylvania avenue NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
the Graphophone and kaleidoscope.
Fifteenth and streets northwest.-St
PauPs Church Fair.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Sam T. Jack 8
Extravaganza Company.
Lafayette Square Opera House-No per-
Torrance
Metzerott Music Hall.-Free lect'ne by
Ernest I. Hargroye on "Theosopny."
National Rifles Armory G street between
9th and 10th streets NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. an
nual May ball of Miss Helen Block.
New National Theater.-Hoyts "a Mid
night Bell"
Wimodaughsis, 1928 street northwest
Art Loan Exhibit
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Ask an InjunctiOn.

Susan A. and Robert D. Ruffin have filed
bill in equity agar st Rufus A. Morrison
and Albert Mcintosh, praying that the sale
of sub lot %, square 900, be enjoined, and
that the ca use be referred to the auditor of
the court for an accounting between the
complainants and Mr.. Morrison. Mr. H. b.
Mouiton repre-. entS the complainants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Archie Lovett. an old colored man. who
conducts barber shop on eth street, was
in the Police Court this morning charged
with keeping his place of business open
Sunday. Loyctt did not deny that he was
shaving an old customer. merely as an ac-
commcGatiOn, but pleaded poverty. Judge
kimball gave the man until tomorrow to
pay a fine of $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
Important Real Estate SnIe,

Duncanson Bros, auctioneers, sold yes
terday at public sale the property 912 10th
street and 1865 I street, being parts of the
Arno Hotel property The purchaser was
Frank F. Stanley, and the price paid was
$4,000 for the 10th street property and
$25,OOO for the 1 street property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.


A rather peculiar case was disposed of
today before Judge kiInball in the Police
Court. Charles Gaines was the defendant
and he was charged with breaking a glass
bottle on 9th street northwest. 1t seems
that Gaines was intoxicated at the time
AMI threw whisky flask on the sidewalk
with sufficient force to smash and scatter
the glass. He was given fifteen days
SeQtCure.
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Congress Heights office 631 Pa. ave.-Advt
Last Day of the Turkish Rugs,

Well furnished homes are made beau
tiful by the addition of oriental rugs and
carpets; in fact. they ere not complete
without them. The sale at Sloan's, 1907 G.
street tomorrow at II am and 3 pm, Of
fers a grand opportunity to CRAFTY ones
taste in this line at very slight expense
They are all of the best, end are being sold
to the highest bidder.-Advt
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Grcenbricr White SuIpl,ur Ona,
Il

NashinEtonians have always been par
tlal TO The White" and the announcement
that IL will open for the season lime *
under the management of Mp l.. w Sco-
Vile, will give general satisfaction. De-
scriptive pamphlets at Chesapeake and
Ohio offices, 51S and 1421 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, and lilo F street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Receivers sales of valuable investment
property viii take place tomorrow after
noon in front of the respective premises
At 40 building lot on L street between
18th and 18th streets northeast Will be
sold. at O'Clock two brick houses, 1926
and lbs street northeast, and at $50
houses lS&S to 1341 c street southeast, in
elusive. with five brick dwellings in the
rear. See advertisement in auction columns
for full information
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

at R. A. Golden's fish and game stands,
Center Market. Extra large seine-caught
Roe Shad, Boiling Rock and White Perch.
New Mackerel, New Salmon, Crisfield Soft
Crabs, Jacksnipe, Plover and Philadelphia
Squads Low prices and good service. Tele-
phone, S44 m6-tf
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Answering the suit for divorce filed
against him several days ago, VIM. E..
James denies that he is an habitual drunk
ard, an outcast, or that he deserted and
abandoned his wife. He states that her
charges are untrue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate
landings at 10 am. and 2:30 pm.
1872 1 street ADMINISTRATIVE coach
for Arlington at 10 am. and pm.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
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Sl.21 to baltimore md Return via
PcnnS y lNnnin RniIroad.

TICKETS VIII be sold Saturday and Sunday
May . and 10, and will be valid for return
passage until Monday, May IL, 1896. Good
on any train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

New Family Sewing Machine, ali latest
attachments, $3.50; warranted for five
years. The Oppenhemer Co., 514 9th st.
NV. Machines rented by week or month
It's
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HARVEY has not only merited the repu-
tation of serving the finest oysters, with all
varieties of sea food. but also has the same
for his roast beef, steaks, chops and fowl. II
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L have s. 10 or $1,000 to loan at ) per cent
and per cent commission on approved real
estate in this city. II. o. Hoffman, 10th and
streets nOrthwest-Advt
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Money to lend at and per cent on rea
estate Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa ave.
Advertisement.
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Get Ready for the Flies,

Make your home flyproof. Best Screen
Doors, complete, 81. Window Screens, to fit
any window, 1Sc. 1-burner Gas Stove. for
summer cooking, &c. J.W.Barker, this Ds.w.
1t
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100 # boards for one dollar; best lumber.
F. Libbey 81 Co., 9th and ~ Y aye.-Advt
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One dollar will buy 100 TT. boards: best lum-
Der +. Libbey & Co., 9Th and N Y. ave-
Advertisement
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Important sale of household furniture O
all kinds at Sloan's, 1907 street, Satur
day at 10 a.m.-Advt
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Saurs plant sale, Williams & Co.'S auc
tfon rooms, corner 10th and Penna ave-, to
morrow, II am. and p.m.-Advt
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Prices Take a Toboggnn Slide.

Special to the trade We'd like to talk
70 you about storing butter-now's the
time. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa ave.-Advt.
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Don't Have Your Carpets Beaten
with sticks. That tears them, and only re-
moves the dust. Our process takes out
stains and spots as well, without injury
Empire Carpet CleaningWks. ,631-5 Massav
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Sewing Machines repaired md warranted
Reduced prices at Oppenheiniers, 5l4 9th St
it,
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Fred Butler, William j. Baird and John
Mckeever, arrested yesterday for torturing
horses and mules. forfeited collateral in the
Police Court today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

P. IS. Graham informed the police this
morning that his Crescent bicycle was
stolen yesterday morning from in front of
the city post office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

100 Fl. boards, 81; any length you want
=. Libbey & Co., 9Th and N. Y. aye.-Advt
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Something for the Children!
Don't miss il.
ONE DAY ONLY

THE MIKADO THEATER
Given to every purchaser of - cents worth
of Tea, Coffee or Spices, etc.
Thea-Nectar Tea is the champion of all
teas for Ice Tea Special present. No other
house sells the same grades OF Coffee that
We handle Thea-Nectar, per pound. GOc.
A & p. Baking Powder. 45c.; s O'Clock
Breakfast Coffee, &c; Java and Mocha
Blends, 33, 35, Csc. The Great Atlantic and
Pacific Tea Co., Main Store, 5O1-503 7th st.
NV, cor. + st. Branches-1620 18th st. n W.
3lOl NJ ST., Georgetown; SIS H st. ne, and
all principal markets. N II. Bowman man
ager for d. c..
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The Finest Recrs in the WorId

so the judges at the Worlds Fair decided
are Faust and White Label Beers Sold at
all bars. Families supplied. Anheusar-
Busch Brewing Asso., list st. & Va. av. s.w.
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oiks VINO Live in the Northwest
Can have their 5-lb. boxes of creamery
hutter delivered from our Ills Conn. ave
store Phone 142O. Geo NJ OYSTER ir-
Advertisement
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BICYCLES ARE NOT AS POPULAR
as are our prices for papeTng rooms 81 up
Exquisite paper. NOLTE $40 9th St
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Special Grocery Sale. Johnston's. page o.

PAYS To HAVE YOUR OWN MOWER.
tn pay for itself this year. We sell good
ones low as 81 80. Garden Hose Zoe IT.
Chas- I. Carter & Co, Gp6 Pa ave-
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NO MATTER HOW BADLY SOu,ED
your carpets may be, wen make them as
fresh as new Insured against loss free
NJ. r. THORP, 4SS Maine ave- sw.
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Wall Paper, House Painting and Window
Shades.
RICHARD ". HENDERSON, lib F stnw.
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Expert gasoline and gas stove repairing.
A. E5erly's Sons us 9TH NV
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See the best gas range made
at A. EBERLY' SONS, lis 9TH st. NV.
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100 It. boards, 81; good widths; very nice.
Libbey & Co., 9Th and N. Y. ave.-Advt
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Chevy Chase.

Chevy Chase Lake and the beautiful grove Dor
dering its banks is the ideal place to spend few
hours each day during the summer months. The
grounds kept clean and perfect order is main
tanned. delightful place to take your children
for days outing to In the woods surround
ing the lake shore.
Accommodations are made for picnic parties, and
no better place can be found for the purpose.
Donch's Baud will play every evening during
the summer from until 10 o'clock.
Pleasure boats for hire the lake at all times
Take cars of the Capital Traction Company.
my1-3m,2S
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THE RIVALS" by Sheridan Paper
cover. 15c. WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
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One dollar Will buy 100 #. boards: we keep
everything to build house. Libbey & CO.
ADVERTISEMENT.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

CHOICE SEATS For THE
RIVALS.
THEATER EXCHANGE.
myT-2ts Ellis Music Store 937 Pa Ave-
MISS HELEN BLOCK
VIII give her second annual May ball THURS
DAY EVENING. May Z. at the National Rifles
ArmOry. Tickets, admitting lady, 25c.. Tickets
admitting gentlemen, Doe. No charge Mt hat tox.
Grand entree at 8 o'clork. myS-2ts
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SKINS ON FIRE

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bleeding, scaly, blotchy and pimply skin and scalp
diseases, instantly relieved and speedily cured
by the celebrated CUTICURA REMEDIES the
greatest skin cures, blood purifiers and hunor
remedies of modern times. Sold throughout the
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Reliance bicycle belonging to II. F.
Mooney Of 941 II street was stolen Tuesday
night from III front of 1880 9th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Edward P. Kelly forfeited collateral in
the Police Court this morning for driving
his horse faster than a walk at 9TH street
and Pennsylvania avenue yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Human Artificial Eyes. Hempler's eth&s