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Evening star., 1897-03-10
CENTRAL RELIEF COMMITTEE.
An Important Meeting Called for Fri
day Afternoon.

An Important Meeting Called for FRI
day Afternoon.
Judge Cole has called meeting of the
central relief committee for Friday af
terrocn at 4:15 at the board Of trade
rooms At this meeting reports will be
received from the subcommittees covering
the work since the organization of the
main body. Mr.. Fitch. chairman of the
committee on collections. will make his
final report, and 1t Is probable that the
appeal for funds will be withdrawn, as It
is likely that Mr.. Fitchs report will show
that enough money is in hand to carry the
work aIcng through the summer. Col
BloInt, the chairman of the committee
on distribution, will report on the work
undertaken by his committee in co-opera-
ton with the Associated Charities, who
Investigated and reported on all destitute
cases coming to the notice of the central
relief committee. Surgeon Gen. Sternberg
will report from the committee having in
charge the plans of permanent residences
and sanitary dwellings in alleys and will
probably have something interesting to
gay. He has called a meeting of his sub
committee for this afternoon. when the
questions will be carefully considered and
the report made to the full committee, The
central relief committee is now in posi-
ton to go over the past work in its entire
ty and f1nd out just what will be needed to
carry it on until the beginning of another
year.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
CAPT. HEIsTAND's DETAIL,
On Duty at the White House as
Special Aid-de-Ca Camp.

Capt. Heistand of the 11th Infantry. who
was recently ordered to report to the Sec
retary Of War, has been assigned to duty
at the White House as special aid-de-camp
to the President His duties are not de-
fined, but 1t is presumed that ne will act
as an assistant to Secretary Porter in light
ening the labors of President Mckinley as
much as possible in the reception of visit
ors who call on business As is well known,
Capt. Heistand is an intimate friend OF the
President and Mrs. Mckinley, and has been
with them almost constantly since the Mo-
vember election. He may also assist Col
Bingham Of the Corps of Engineers, whc
has charge of public buildings and grounds
In the management Of the state and social
functions at the Executive Mansion. 1t is
said that the President has expressed a
desire that Col. Bingham shall ofiiciate in
such affairs in the same capacity as did
Gen. Wilson under the last administration.
When Grant was President, Col. Porter
ana Col. Babcock acted as his aids. and
Lieut.. Parker OF the navy acted in a some
what similar capacity for President Harri-
son. Lieut.. Parker is the brother-in-law Of
Gen Harrison's wife.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Convicted of Robbery.

Eugene Vincent. Walter Tyler. Charles
johnson and George Bradley were convict
ed in Criminal Court No. this afternoon
of breaking into the dwelling Of Patrick
J. Mulligan, in South Washington, the
night OF the 18th Of last January, and rob
bing 1t Of great quantity Of goods. Chief
Justice Bingham sentenced each of the de-
fendants, young negroes, none twenty-one
years Of age, to eighteen months in the
New Jersey state prison at Trenton at
hard labor.
The evidence showed that the prisoners
occupied q shanty in South Washington,
in company with five young negro wo-
men. and that when the house was raided
by Policeman Harries and others the day
after the robbery two loads Of goods were
found there. The women were given
ninety days In the workhouse. and the
men were given thirty days in Jail on ac-
count Of some of the goods found In the
house. Each of the prisoners denied any
knowledge Of the robbery.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Ex-senator Dubois Thanked.

The following resolutions. signed by all
the members of the Senate public lands
committee, have been presented ex-senator
Dubois, they having been adopted just be-
fore his retirement from the chairmanskip
Of that committee:
Resolved, That the committee views with
deep regret the prospective retirement OF
Its present chairman. Fred T. Dubois, whose
great ability, uniform courtesy. strict Inn
partiality and uniform devotion to duty
have won for him the highest appreciation
and full confidence of every member Of
the committee.
Resolved, That the cordial thanks Of tie
members Of the committee are hereby unan-
imously rendered Senator Dubois" etc.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
THE MONITOR PURITAN
In Distress and the COlumb bia Order
ed to Her Relief.

The Navy Department today received
message from the Hfe-saving station bu-
1eau stating that the captain OF Durant 8
station, just below Hatteras. had teie-
phoned that the monitor Puritan was
steaming back and forth off that station
and that the captain of the ship signaled:
Machinery disabled; cannot make sufficient
steam" The officials Of the department
were much puzzled at this report, but with
out losing time in speculation telegraphed
Immediately to Captain Sands of the Co
lumbia at Hampton Roads to proceed with
all speed to the relief of the monitor. No
appreheision is felt for the safety OF the
distressed vessel in the present condition
of the weather, and unless the Columbia is
unduly delayed in getting up steam and
leaving the Roads, the officials say she Will.
at the high speed of which she is capable.
pick I'D the Puritan before tonight. The
monitor was last reported to the Navy De-
partment from Southport, N. c.. where she
was lying of shore awaiting the subsistence
of a heavy sea; but 1t was not appreh ended
that she was in distress. and, In fact, The
officials are yet in doubt whether or not
the signals have not been misunderstood.
though it is recalled that the engines were
the subject of complaint before leaving
New York for Charleston.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Bsss, melancholia, hystcria headaches lassitude in
a word. Paines celery compound is able to soundy
build up the nervous system and make 1t healthy
and active.
Among the testimonials received last month by
the proprietors Of Paines celery compound was the
following:
BOSTON, February 8, 1897.
Gentlemcn-The strongest of athletes sometimes
feels anguids and drawn out. l have often found
myself feeling especially in the spring
nsny things. but have found nothing that does me
so much good as Paine's celery compound. 1 say
this with much pleasure. Respectfully yours,
]. p. WATSON.
Mr.. Watson Is the worlds professional cham
pOn jumper and pole yaulter. He defeated Tom
Burroughs and others at the worlds fair in Chi
cago.
Not long ago Hjertberg, the champion steeple-
chaser, wrote to Wells Richardson & Company
that Paines celery compound had been of great
benefit to him, and said that he wished to recon-
mend the remedy to Others
John Graham of the Boston Athletic Association,
who took the victorious American team to Athens:
James Michael, the champion long distance b:cy-
clist and George Wright Of Wright & DtsOn are
among those who have recently indOrsed this best
of oil spring remedies Advice from such men
is worth following in matter Of health and
strength
Evening star., 1897-03-10
For. T-.n.ser. Of ora,a acc.

A board Of officers to consist of Major
James p. Kimball, surgeon: Capt Charles
Richard. assistant surgeon; Capt. Rogers
Birnie. ordnance department.; Capt. Law
renee L. Bruff, ordnance department. and
Capt. Sidney f. Stuart. ordnance Depart
ment, has been appointed by the Secretary
of War to meet at the Army building New
York city. Tuesday. March 30. 1897. for The
examination of such leutenants of the line
as may be ordered to appear before IL. with
a view to a selection for transfer to the
ordnance department..
Evening star., 1897-03-10
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.
Their REORGANIZATION is Losing Inn
pOrtance On Account of the Tariff BiII

Their Reorganization is Losing Inn
pOrtance On AccOunt Of the Tariff Bill
With a certainty that a tariff bill can be
passed by the Senate, the question of the
reorganization of the committees of the
Senate loses Importance. The understand
ing generally had among all the elements
is that the present organization. the
republicans being nominally in control.
will be continued. The large number OF
vacancies existing win involve general
shake up. but the rearrangement is to be
made on the plan followed when the re-
publicans took control at the beginning Of
the Fifty-fourth Congress. This is for the
present. After the tariff bill has been
passed and the work OF the special session
concluded the situation will be different.
The understanding is that with the begin
ming of the regular session In December.
when the tariff will be out of the way as a
complicating element. the silver men are
to combine and take control of the COM
mittees in the name OF silver.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
willis Filed.

The will of the late Cathar.ne M Ken
nedy. widow Of Joseph c. G. Kennedy. was
filed today. 1t is dated October IL, 1857. and
names Sallie J. Kennedy. a daughter. as
executrix. To Miss Kennedy and Annie
Rirdwell, another daughter. the estate is
left. after providing for several small be-
quests
The will Of the late Hanna Fletcher. dated
October 81, 1873. and naming Martha v.
johnson, q daughter, as executrix, was
also filed today. Mrs. johnson is made
sole beneficiary.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Capt. Hon 10 he Retired.

Capt. w. Bainbridge Hoff, no became
prominent about year ago ON account Of
his celebrated cruise on the Lancaster ehas
teen recommended for retirement on &C.
count of disabilities incurred In the line OF
duty. His retirement will promote Com
mander Chas. ID. Sigsbee. naval hydrog-
rapher, to the grade OF captain.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Naval M0vememts.

The Philadelphia. has called from Ace-
pulco for San jose. The Machias has ar
rived at Saigon, Cochin China The New
York and the Fern are at New York. The
Marblehead has sailed from Pensacola for
Carrabelle Fla. The Boston has left Chez
foo for Chemuipo. The San Francisco has
sailed from Villafranche for Naples and
Alexandretta-
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Naval Orders.

Commodore E. o. Matthews. Capts. N. H
Farquhar and A. Kantz, Assistant Engineer
C. B. Price and Lieut.. Commander T. F.
Burgdorft have been ordered to examina-
tion for promotion. James C. Pryor has
been appointed An assistant s,Fgeon. Lieut.
]. c. n. Nickels has been ordered to the
navy yard. New York. Lieut.. Commander
C. n. Bowman from the Ma-blehead and
granted leave Of absence. s4 !.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
A POliCEMAN'S PISTOL
How Its Custodian is Alleged to Have Used
It on Returning Home.
A Domestic Episode That II Creating
Among Peace Guardians.

Lieut.. McCathran of the fifth police pre-
cinct is today investigating a 1umor which
forms q topic Of conversation in police cir
cles. and which involves Policeman Geo. g.
Richards Of the fifth precinct. 1t Is almost
impossible to get at the facts in the case:
Lieut. McCathran stated to a Star reporter
this afternoon that he knows absolutely
nothing about the affair. except that 1t is
said to have occurred. The story Is that
when Policeman Richards returned to his
home, COS G street southeast, at an early
hour yesterday morning. considerable ex-
citement followed. the reports of three pis-
tol shots disturbing the quiet Of the neigh
borhood. 1t alleged that Richards found a
man in the house with his wife. and unon
his entry both the visitor and the wife
come visitor. 1t is said. succeeded in hiding
himself in the darkness. and the shots, SO
1t is declared were directed at the fast-dis-
appearing wife.
Persons retailing this story intimate that
for some time past Policeman Richards has
been hearing strange rumors regarding his
wife. and that he finally became suspicious.
Therefore, the allegation is he Intentional
iy returned to his home yesterday morn
ing several hours sooner than he was ex-
pected. with the rather startling result de-
scribed. 1t cannot be learned who the
visitor was Mrs. Richards, who is report
ed to be an unusually attractive woman, Is
said to be stopping with friends today.
Policeman Richards is a well-known and
popular member of the force. He Is
twenty-eight years of age. and was ap-
pointed to his present position January 2,
1895. Among the rumors is one to the
effect that he has not treated his wife as
well as mi. ht be expected. and this. it is
said. had much to do with her alleged un-
faithfulness.
1t tecame known this afternoon that the
visitor in his hasty fight from Policeman
Richards house left behind some property.
including several articles of clothing. These
are held by Richards, who, from papers
found in a pocket. is in full possession of
all the facts concerning the identity of
the owner. He is looking for the man, 1t
Is stated.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Illness Of a Well-knOvvn Lawyer.

Mr.. John J. johnson. a well-known MEM
Der of the local bar, is lying at his resi-
dence. 1890 F street. dangerously i'll from
an attack Of pneumonia. 1t was reported
this afternoon that he cannot survive the
day Mr. johnson is one of the Oldest
members of the District bar. and Is one OF
the most highly respected. He is said to
enjoy a close personal acquaintance with
President Mckinley. and his name has
been mentioned as a possible successor OF
District Attorney Davis He was in court
Friday last
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Sundries.

Sc for dozen Crimping Pins.
~ dczen Common sens. Crimp-
ers. dozen Horn Hair Pins.
,l,,zen X iii Curriers'. dozen papers
ordinary Hair Pms: 100 assorted
Hair Pins in cabinet: three
Black Cat Pins. Chain Purses;
box SzII Min, Tablets: 8
sheets silk Court Plaster; box
Thea:rT R0Hsc. tin box Talcu.n
Powder. tin f.ox Tooth Powder;
Toilet Channels. large, line
Combs: Back Combs: best Toilet
SapS. 2-String WhiSk Brooms.
Curling Irons: 3 Note Books In
ca>-, i.J.1 Jap. Too'hpicks;
Toilet SprH.ges: and ; cents for
cho!rc of many other articles
First ffor-
Evening star., 1897-03-10

It matters little what 1. Is that you want
whether a situation or q servant-a
want ad. in The Star will reach the per
son who can I'LL your need. ssz.s-. ..-.s
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Findings.

Rc for long table packed
Nv AMI jammed with bargains
s. for siy-ols containing $50 yds.
Best :, y ing silk; 2oO yds- Linen
Thread: 8 pieces English Tape
for o.; pair Covered Corset
Clasps; l. yds- Skirt Binding:
dozen Corset Strings: Needle
Books. d,n. Swell Hooks ard
Eye-; dczen French Horn Bones:
IeL.th Fancy SILK Betting. ;
yd-. IeIycteen binding: t-oz.
bottle Machine oil: Zine oil
Cans. ) balls ONT. DI-ning
Cotton. tlnzen spools q. Il. Cot
ton. Il d1z Shoe Buttons; box
Patent shoe BlttGn Fasteners
dozen best safety Pins; box Jet
Mourning Pins; pair Dress
Shields. and 5e for choice of
many other Dress Findings.
FIRST floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Another Naturalined American 4
leased.

The Secretary Of State today received a
cable message from United States Consul
McGaYr at Cienfuegos. announcing the Hber-
alton OF Antonio Suarex del villars, a nat
uraiized American citizen, arrested for al
legged violation OF Spanish laws.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Full Of Information.

Every business man. as well as every
housewife, should possess q copy Of The
Evening Star Almanac. It contains infor-
nation carefully gathered from every
source. valuable alike to every one. Twen-
ty-dve cents buys It at any news stand or
The Evening Star Office
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Silks.

2O~ yard for SOC China silks
W. the yellow and white
silks ussd IN decorating the
Prestdeuf'- r,om at the inan-
yural Fall. Show few pm
holes anil signs of draping,
otherwise perfect.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

For Misses.
SD OK for last Of the Two
piece Walking Suits.
sizes S to II In navy. red,
brown aGd green serge. Note
that the jacket Of this suit can
y. used as u spring wrap.
Third floor
(COntinued.)
Evening star., 1897-03-10

1 2C for 80 to 100 Sheets
wv Irish Linen Writing Pa
per, in various kinds and sizes;
13c pound for remnants Hurd's
SOC Writing Paper: 13c pack
for Bicycle Playing Cards;
13c for rare old China Ink
stands; 13c for Cloth-bound
Books, by favorite authors: he
for 10-foot roll Crepe Paper, in
all colors; 13c for Children's
Books and Scholars Conpan-
ions, worth up to 25c.
First floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
For Men.

zSc per half dozen for 1Sc
HoS Black Hose: S9c for
$50 F7anneIette Patamas. and
$l.19 for the $2 French Fian-
mel Patamas. 81 for the 41.75
French Flannel Night Shirts:
$1.39 for 81 and 2.S Pure
Wool Shirts and Drawers; 6oc
for the 81 and 81 % CndeTwenr.
Odds and ends-bat note the
price reductions. e.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
HOLDS WORLDS RECORD.
Champion Watson Recommends
Pailes Celery.
Professional Athletes Find This Rem
cay Invaluable in the Spring.
Brings Fresh Blood and Regulates
the Whole Nervous System.

It is useless to attempt to compare any other
remedy with Paine's celery compound
Paine's celery compound is another sort of thing
entirely from any substitute that was ever handed
a counter.
1t pHts fresh blood into the shrinken veins. regu-
lates the expenditure of nervous energy and POSI-
lively cures general nervous debility and such
specific disorders neuralgia, sleepness-
Evening star., 1897-03-10
For Home.

RI yard instead of 1Sc for
AOS 81 Mohawk Shceting,
and lie instead Of 19c yard for
9-4 width. $2.25 instead Of
$3.50 for a Damask Table Set,
consisting Of fringed s-4 Tuble
Cover. with dozen Doylies to
match.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Bike Suits.
81 OK each for last five Of
the Ss-3S Black and
Tan bicycling Suits,
including JACKET and divided
skirt. Sizes ~ and 36 only.
Third fiooF.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

go SPECIAL REDUCTION ON NICKEL
~ Glasses. with first quality perisc0pic
II NHV French lenses, 75c. Each eye ex.
II OA}O amned separately and glasses a0l
justed accordingly. Silk cord and
crse free A.. KAHN. 835 r NV. fe12-1ms
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Organdies.

1O~ yard for the genuine
~ French Organdies-en,is
of best-sellins pieces. The pref
tie~t designs and eolors and not
a few generous lengths.
SeconI floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
laceS.

Rc yard for choice of a table
w filed with remnants Of
Sairncirnpes. Point Lierre and
Torchon IAces. Rare bargains
will reward tomorrow's callers.
First floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Trimmings.
LNC for choice of the remain
Wv ing fortyone Beaded
Yoses last of that i5c lot. CON
taining Yokes. Collars and Re
yers worth up to $1-2o.
First noor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
! |.Jewelry.

loo for Needle Books, with
u ~ Photo of Capitol; Steri-
ing Silver Spoons, with Wash
ingtO9 In bowl: CeIluIoid Memo.
Tablets. with Photo of Capt.
tol: CaleLdar, with Capitol:
Match Boxes. with Capitol:
China Trays, with White House:
Silver Filagree Pincushians,
Jewel Boxes. Card Cases. Paper
Knives. with Washing on, D.
c., engraved on them.
First floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

UO to SiCCafQ1'S
Fer BARGAINS IN HUMAN HAIR.
We have jGst received . large assortment OF
italian and Preach Turtotze Shell Combs and Pima
in the latest designs. finest stock displayed n
Warrington
We are also selling lot OF All Long Human Hais
6wifcheS at great bargains.
500 Switches reduced to $780,
$500 Switches reduced to $26O.
$500 Switches reduced to 1900,
Gray and White Hair rednced In same pronorf1o,,
Mime. Siccardi,
III 11th st.. next to Palais Royal
Prissts rooms for hairdressins. shampoolne ana
dyeing. A@10
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Separate.
SD O2 for last of s49s
~Ss> Plaid Dress Skirts,
and sass each for last ten of
the 81 rs SIX Waists. brocaded
and plain. black and fancy.
Third fioor
Evening star., 1897-03-10

n Re- yard for ends Of quick
AOS est selling 19c. 25c. Soc
ard 41c Ribbons-all the most
popular designs Hld colors in
the lot Plenty OF desirable
lcncths.
First floor
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Wash Goods.

Or yard for remnants of the
~ l2t-c to 13c a yard Lawns.
Jaconets. Ldppets. Tennis Cloth,
P-rrales. a table full Of them.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
THE COURTS.

Court Of Appeals-Present, the chief JUS
tice Mr.. Justice Norris, and Mr.. Justice
Shepard
Evening star., 1897-03-10

nOC pair. or SOC for three
~ pairs Ladies' 25c Hose
last of the duick-selling fancy
and black lots Only 13c pair
for the children's sizes.
First floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Sn go pair for last few Of
the 1926 Scot Ii
Wool Blankets; $3.50 pair for
last Of the SO All-woOl Scarlet
Blankets; $1.JO for the $3.50
Italian silk Slumber Robes. and
only 79c for the 81 kind.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Worth ST..
SQEC for Sterling Silver Shoe
OO Horns. Nail Files, Curl
Ing Irons and Shoe Hooks and
Tooth Brushes, with. S-inch
handles: also Memo. Books,
Hosiery Darners, Dressing
Combs and Paper Knives. with
OrnamcntatiOnS stamped and
guaranteed sterling silver.
First floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

SH so each for last Of the
~AsO> $1.9s, $:.2. 81 .4S.
$2-15 and SECS Yoke% and Col
lars. OF fine iaces and ribbons.
Only nineteen Of them, and
ftst choice Is important. Hurry.
First 1ooI.
(C0ntinued.)
Evening star., 1897-03-10

SS AZ for a S7.8s Hey
wood Baby Carriage:
10. $2.49 and So. 20 for 81 q.
800 and $3.50 Rockers; 49c for
finch Oak and Mahogany
rabies; $1o for u Mans $37. so
Bicycle.
Fourth floor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-12

made by one OF the most extensive and
successful peach growers from the interior.
He pronounced the trees so far as vgor and
general conditions OF growth and health
were concerned the equal OF anything
he had seen In Texas during the season.
We are now In a position to offer a list
OF about twelve kinds of peaches which
Will prove well worth the investment In
volved anywhere IN tho coast country upon
well drained more or less sandy soil
1t would require entirely too much space
to go into the details OF the culture and
management Of even these three kinds OF
fruits. My object has simply been to call
attention to the tact that there has been
decided and substantial progress IN coast
country horticulture and that the fruit
growers and nurserymen OF the coast
country can now advise prospective or
ehardists with n greater certainty OF maxi
Ing their Investment profitable one than
could have been done four years ago The
fact Is VIC are Just getting experience
enough to know In what respects we have
good country, and are rapidly learning
how to make the best of II.
Frederick w. Mally, NJ &c.
fIulen. Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-12

since the war. We have built gin here
ana there will be about 300 bales ginr ed
here this season; that planted in February
has done the best. This is n wonder full
country to grow trees. Our orchards are
mostly young, from ! to years old. so
we have not had much fruit as yet. Pears,
plums. peaches. almonds figs, Japanese
persimmons English and Japanese val
nuts all do we'll here. From our ags we
have had some fruit. as they begin to
bear the first year. and this lis the home
OF the fig.
Our soil is both the black aud sandy
loan. trees grow well on both, bat the
peach and Japanese plum grow best on the
SANDY land. Our cotton has also dune best
on the sandy land this year. We have
newcomers here from nearly all the States
and all are well pleased with the country
A good artesian well will cost about $500
mere, We are twenty-five miles from
Houston on the Galveston. Houston and
Henderson railroad; also about the same
distance from Galveston; about fonr miles
ircm the bay. Clear Creek is one nile
from the postofflce and is the dividing line
OF Harris and Galveston counties
G. W. Wilkins
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-12

To tho Editor Of The Post.
Webster. Texas, September s.-r hsv.
been 10 Tssas about four years.. The crops