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Evening star., 1897-04-08
TESTIMONIAL TO MIR. BELL.
The Ex-Deputy Commissioner of PEN
sions Complimented by His Friends.


The Ex-DeDuty Commissioners of Pen
sions Complimented by His Frients.
A large number Of employees and officials
OF the pension office called last evening on
ex-Deputy Commissioner H. c. Bell. at
his home, IS 4th street southeast. and
gave him and his wife most pleasant
surprise party. during which beautiful
gold watch. chain and charm were pre-
scented to Mr.. Bell as a mark Of esteem
ana friendly regard in which he is held
oy his old associates in the pension Office
Ihe visitors were cOrdially welcomed by
Mr. and Mrs. Bell. who did not know what
the gathering of so many old friends
meant, until Mr.. W. T. Pierson. Chairman
OF the board of pension appeals, acting as
spokesman for the party, in a well-wor6cd
speech. complimented Mr. Bell on his
record during twelve years service in the
past four years as deputy Commissioner
He said he admired Mr.. Bells intense par
tisanship. in spite of which he had never
allowed politics to control or affect his
oMcial actions. He then presented Mr..
Bell the watch. in the name Of $50 attaches
or the bureau. who respected and admired
him, and wished all possible success in life
Engraved on the front case Of the watch
were the initials of Mr.. Bell. and on the
diverse side 1897 On the inner case
was this inscription: Hon. H. c. Bell.
from his friends in the Pension Bureau
April Z, 1897
Mr. Bell was deeply moved by the express
sion of regard from his former subordi-
mates. and he was hardly able to express
his thanks. He did SO in a brief speech
expressing his deep sense of the kindness
OF his old friends. and thanked each snd
all for their good wishes. After a pleasant
interval for conversation. the guests re-
turned to their homes, delighted with the
evenings experience.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
FUNDS ARE REQUESTED,

An Indebtedness Remainx ON the
Recent Union Veteran Legion Reunion
At the request of Commissioner John W.
Ross Messrs. Isadore Saks, John F.. Wight
and Frank p. Madjgan nave consented to
act as Il committee to raise the amount
necessary to pay off the indebtedness re-
manning on .he reunion Of the Union Vet
eran Legion encampment held here last
October at the invitation Of the citizens
of Washington.
The committee has issued an appeal for
contributions toward this end, and in the
course of 1t says the pledges made the
city's guests had to be kept, and at the
time that they were made the expecta TORS
cf raising all the money TO defray every
expense were hopeful of r;iiZa ton. The
hard times. however. caused a non fulfill
nient of promises on the part of many wh J
were expected to afford aid The result of
the poor response for money caused a lack
OF funds in the treasury Of the committee
in charge of the finances.
In conclusion the committee says: "It
is looked upon by these we'll informed on
this matter that the fair name of our city
for hospitality is involved. aud that crit
lolsm must not be allowed ia arise through
failure to liquldate the indebtedness due TO
the entertainment Of the city's guests
Checks may be sent to .tGhn b. Wight,
141O G street northwest, and they will be
promptly acknowledged.
WANT" ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
Sanitary Suggestions.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
l desire to submit the following for the
consideration of the public in general, and
the District Commissioners in particular.
The number of cases Of grip, typhoid
fever, malarial and other kindred diseases
throughout the towns and cities of the
United States has reached almost the pro-
portions Of a plague. The chief causes of
this condition are the proximity of swamps
or marshes; the drainage Of the same into
rivers used for supplying drinking water
and the pollution OF these rivers by the
contamination of human dwellings, man.
Gfactor1es. etc. The point was reached long
ago when a remedy was imperativey de-
manded. l desire to submit the following
plan in respect to the District of Columbia
and 1t is one which l think must ultima tely
be adopted throughout the United States,
1St. DredSe the SW amps and marshes of
the Eastern branch OF the Potomac and
such other swaEps and marshes Of that
river as may lie opposite or contiguous
to the District Of Columbia. in the same
manner was done with the land known
as the Potomac National Park
I'd. The sale of the lands incidentally re-
claimed or made by this process, in par
GELS of not less than three acres, and for
the purposes of truck gardens. The pro-
ceeds arising from the sale, 1t is believed,
would more than pay the expenses of re-
claiming the same.
Sd. The free use of the present Potomac
water supply of the city. Thus abolshing
the present water rent system.
4th. Congress to authorize the District
Commissioners to subdivide the District of
Columbia int" districts supplying artesian
well water and the construction Of artesian
wells therein; for example, one well to a
given number of city squares. The Dis
trict Commissioners to have the right to
condemn, take and use such pieces or par
GELS Of private land as may be necessary
to provide such wells etc. To lay lateral
pipes for conveyance of the artesian wa
ter along the lines of the public streets
and alleys or over private land. After the
laying Of such pipes the compulsory con-
nection of private abutting property there
with. The charge Of fair water rate OF
rent to each house SO connected for the
use of said water, said water rent or
charge to be based upon the square con-
tents OF flooring Of each house or other
just and fair measure of charge. The
Commissioners to be authorized to issue
bonds necessary to carry out the plan of
supplying artesian water to the District.
The rents derived from the use of the wa
ter to be applied to the cost of maintain
ing the supply. the interest on the bonds
and the gradual redemption of the bonds
When this plan is carried out Washington
will then be the healthiest city, with the
purest water supply. in the United States.
JOHN s. BLANKMAN
Evening star., 1897-04-08
Working Hard.

Charles White, who has wife and fam.
lily near Langdon, and who conducts q
garden for a livelihood, was not in a posi-.
tion to know what he was doing when he
returned home last night, and people iv.
ing near him knew that he had not lost the
use Of his tongue. His wife had barred
the door against him, and he was threat.
ening to demolish the house when Police.
man Knupfer heard him. This all hap
pened about 1 o'clock this morning. but
White told Judge Kimball he thought il
was about o'clock in the night.
THAT shows where your wits had gone -
the judge said to him.
But I'm hard-working man." the pris
oner interrupted.
You were working hard with your
tongue when the officer arrested you"
A fine of SO OF thirty days was I'm.
posed.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
THE FLYING MATINEE.
A Dig Audience Witnesses ssFalka" b,
the Castle square Company.

A Big Audience Wftnesses ..Falka" by
the Castle Square Company.
The flying trip Of the Castle Square Opera
Company to this city to give matinee per-
formance of "Falka" at the Lafayette
Square Opera House was a notable event
in theatrical circles. The house was prac-
tically sold out before the doors opened
today, and when the performance COM
menced at half an hour after noon the
Opera House was crowded with a brilliant
audience and many ladies were standing
up. unable to obtain seats. The company,
orchestra and scenery left Philadelphia at
S:29 O'Clock and reached this city at II 10,
and from that time until the hour set for
the performance all the paraphernaiia was
taken to The theater and put in place, and
the curtain rung up promptly time.
Ihe performance was an extremely en-
joyabie one, and the work of both prin-
cIpaiS and chorus was excellent. The ap-
preclation OF the audience was manifested
by liberal applause and many of the num-
bers had to be repeated. Miss Edith Mason
made bright and attractive Faika and
sang the music allotted to her roe in a
pleasing manner. Miss Lizzie Macnichol
was warmly welcomed when she made her
first appearance, and her solo was emphati-
caly encored. and on It's repetition sne re-
ceived handsome bunch of roses. Her
rich contraito voice was heard to excel
lent advantage and her attractive person.
ailty was manifest whenever she was on
the stage. Mr.. VIM. Woln was splendid
Folbach, acting the part with rare 1umor
and singing the music In an artlstic man.
her, displaying the power and ueXlbllity OF
an unusually nne bass voice. Oscar Giraru
was effective as Tancred as were also VIM.
q. Stewart as Bolesias, Arthur Wooley as
Lay Brother Pelican and Morris Able as
Senachal. The ladies were all good and
the chorus was large in numbers, full and
powerful as ID tune, and it kept in lime
and tune. The orchestra deserves mention
for its splendid accompaniment work, and
the performance as whole was the most
enjoyable representation of light opera
that has been heard in this city since Jonn
McCaull was in the height of his success.
IL the matinee today is a sample of what
may be regularly expected during the
summer season to begin at the Lafayette
Square Opera Hous Easter Monday night,
crowded houses at every performance may
be expected. The company will leave Wash
mSton on its return at 4:1y, and is sched-
uled to be in philadelphia at O'Clock
sharp and will give Its regular perform
ance in the Quaker city tonight at
o clock. The enterprise OF MeSSrs. Nixon
and Zimmerman, and Mr.. Southall the
manager of the Castle Square Opera Com
pany, in making this flying trip was be-
yond any similar attempt heretofore made.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
e. J. Barrett's Case Continued.

After a hearing that occupied more than
two hours Judge Miller in the Police Court
this afternoon announced that he would
render his opinion tomorrow in the case of
E. ]. Barrett, arrested recently on a war
ranted setting forth that he obtained about
$1,000 by means of false pretenses on a
lumber contract with the Navy Department.
Mr.. Barrett contends that the matter was
merely partnership dispute, and the rem
edy. If any. lies in the civil courts, not by a
criminal proceeding.
1t was thought by counsel that the court
was about to dismiss the case on the ground
that he was not satisfied that false pre-
lenses had been clearly shown, but the
matter was continued until tomorrow in
order to permit the examination of authori-
ties by the counsel for the prosecution.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
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rheumatism cured I'm Il few days.
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Collie cured In ten MINUTES.
thills and fever broken at once
Kidney and BrigLt's Disease positively cured.
Indigestion and ali Stomach Troubles quickly cured
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Insomnia. NerN"as Diseases, Liver Complaint,
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Evening star., 1897-04-08
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Evening star., 1897-04-08

Mrs. NJ. Brown. 1014 E street northwest
has asked the police to make an fnvestiga-
tion of the theft of valise containing cloth.
Ing and satchel containing 81 In money
alleged to have been taken from lOO7 &
street last night.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
Asks. a-D1vorce. q

Mary F. Hogan. whose former name was
Culver. has applied for divorce from VIM
]. H. Hogan. The parties were married
April 4, 1889. when she was Treasury De-
partment clerk. She charges him with
cruelty and with refusing to support her.
She declares that after obtaining a position
In the Post Office Department In 1891 he
left her. She Is represented by Attorney
s. T. Thomas.
Evening star., 1897-04-08

whether a situation CT a servant-a
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person WHO can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
Gloves,

4-hutton Rcynier Glacc. In
plain colors REDUCED
from 81 - To Sl25 "a pair.
i-61ttoE Trefptsse Black
Suede REDTCIID from
S1.3J t. 9S~. a pair.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
ITEMS
Eurnishimgs.

> L.luiyl red FaEry Rosom
Shirts. open back and front.
Size III REDUCED froEI
zoe. to 25c.
: Fancily Trimmed Night
shirts know what OK
trl good VIlue our SOC.
Night Shirts are these are
some Of thnSss- size II
NOW 25c.
8 pairs Of Fancy Link
CufTS sizes 10L2 AMI IL
REDUCED from 25c. TO 81.
n pair.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
UnD DrelaaS.

26-inCh English Gloria I'm
brrllas NOW I,c.
Two 2S-irch Lisle Spun
ni'Irell:iS REDUCED from
$50 to $50.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
Faanreas.

Remnants of French Chal-
lies. in our exclusive pat
terns-at remnant prices.
Remnants of Flannels and
Eiderdowns = at remnant
prices.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
Hosiery.

Misses Black and Tan
Dropped Stitch Hosiery
,izes. >. 5i.. 6 and 6ia-
REDUCED from De. to
12Ls=c 4 pair
Ladies' Dropped Stitch
Lislr Thread Boot Patterns.
with embroidered fronts
REDUCED from Jge. to DC.
Il pair.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
GET t iii I'm.
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Rad what these remedies have done for Mrs
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n ST. i3 pounds and cu-ad affection of the
heart which my physicians said developing
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ss'iliwcll Mckinley. Grant street. reduced 26
pounds in month by DIR. EisOu's obesity PHI" "
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reduction pf 81 pounds by the Of Dr. Edison's
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Writing from her home lnlana avenue, Mrs.
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Evening star., 1897-04-08
Infants Wear

Childrtn's Muslin Gowns,
made with tucked yoke.
trimmed around meek ard
sleeves with cambric ru.fic
NOW 33c.
Chil.lren's Lawn and Per
Gale Dresses, in cheek and
stripe patterns, trimmed
with ruffies aud Insertion
NOW 69c.
Infants Null Caps. in
FrcGch style, good value
NOW Soc.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
IeWeGrY.


8 Hat Pins amc:hys..
with pearls or rhsnrstun,.S-
REDUCED from ySc. to
81. each.
3 pairs of Meas SILK
Sleeve Holders. with Sterl-
Ing Silver sli,icS-REDUCED
frpm 81 = 10 .isc. q plir.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
l. leather Goods.

Navy Blue Morocco Com
hination Book. silver trim
med -REDUCED from $50
To .tsc.
Brown Calf Pocket Books.
silver trimmed ard gold
trimmed. slightly rubbed
REDUCED from 81 and
$I.10 TO zoe.
Evening star., 1897-04-08

Tomorrow is frday-and you know what that at
the Greater Store The these DAYS among the
very lines where your the pressing That
makes bigger bargains of them We CLEAN thoroughy-every
small lot broken every short length every soled
and rumplcd bit of stock all TO the front
The reductions determined We sacrifice for pur-
pose-and sacrifice enough to make of clearing the
counters of these remnants in this day.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
Druggists
SumdrieS.

Lunborg's Lavender Water
-REDUCED from 40c. to
25c. a bottle.
Mems Horn Combs RE-
DUCED from Sc. TO o..
Evening star., 1897-04-08
nerinO
Underwear.

LADIES' Black and White
Cotton Equestrian Tights.
in knee length. small sizes
REDUCED from J0c. and
tsc. TO l2iec- pair.
Ribbed Corset Covers, with
low neck and no sleeves
REDUCED from 35~. To IL.
Evening star., 1897-04-08

want" ads in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
Muslin
Underwear.

Empire Muslin Iown9.
trimmed with ruffle of en-
broidery = REDUCED from
1&.. to J9c.
Muslin Chem:Sc, with
square neck, edged with
embroidery-NOW 3Jc.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
Ribbons.

!, 1-pisce of 5-inch Shaded
, lslue ard Red TaTeta Rih-
. bon. with l,Ortlcr-REDt'CED
. from 6.c To 35c n yard.
l piece Of finch IiliSk
and White I;ibhnn-EEDt'C-
ED from iJc to 3j,.. 4
yard.
Evening star., 1897-04-08
DIR. l.. S. Nicholson.

Practice, Nervous. Mental and allied diseases.
has moved his once to 71H 14th ct. NV. Hours,
to II an. and 2:3O to pm. Residence, 7I6
11th 1t. nv. mhz0-1ms
Evening star., 1897-04-08

Black Ostrich Feather Roa,
Ia yards long REDUCED
from Sio.:ft To- $3.50.
One White Pearl bodice
REDUCED frum $50 to
s.. ..
Evening star., 1897-04-08

NaiEsook. Cambria and
Swiss Enhru:deries - rem
nant lengths at remnant
prices.
Linen B-tiste Embroidery
remnant lengths 1t rem
nant prices,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-15

HOweIl's Record in the Council
Pulled on Him.

HOweIl's Record in the Council
Pulled Him.
Nearly 100 voters of the Seventh and Ninth
wards met at Hibblers hall on West Leav-
enworth street last evening and listened
to an intelligent discussion of the issues and
candidates of the present campaign Joseph
W. Grow, who was unseated by the populistic
legislature, presided over the meeting The
speakers were: Ernest STUNT A. G. Ed
wards, Lee Estelle, Edgar H. Scott, d. T.
Mount, A. c. Troup and Fred ]. Sackett.
All the speakers were well received and allu-
sions to the republican candidate for mayor
were sufficient to provoke much applause.
Councilman Stuht told how the new char
ter had knocked him out, despite his 400
majority in the First ward last fall, but he
said he was positive he would be returned,
his own ward giving him a majority of at
least 700 votes. lie gave the present gar
bage system his especial attention, and de-
olared that it was a monopoly more irksome
than would be tolerated even in Russia. He
declared Ed Howell was the father of this
measure, and had helped it through the
council, of which he was member,
A. G. Edwards spoke of the improved sys-
tenn of checking he had introduced into the
city treasurer's Office He said it was SO
thorough that the Fidelity Trust and Deposit
company of Baltimore, which had given a
bond for him. had said after its last checking
up of his books that the system was the
best now in use in the United States, and
had just asked for detailed information, as it
was desired to have the city treasurer Of
Minneapolis adopt a similar system.
Lee Estelle spoke for Frank Il. Moores,
with whom he had enjoyed friendship Of
more than twenty-five years. He declared
that one Of the most vicious Of Moores'
malignern today was a man whom Moores
had cheerfully loaned $50 when he was dan
gerously i'll, and in need OF a physician.
Howell's record was opened up Mr. Estelle
declared that Howell's record showed that
he had never, while in the city council, voted
against corporate interests. Beginning with
the Infamous garbage measure and ending
with the extension Of the electric light fran
chise Howell had ever stood by the in
terests OF corporations. Even when he
made up the city charter he did not overlook
the interests of the gas and the street car
companies, as no means were provided for
the purchase OF these corporations by the
city. Howell missed the chance of his life,
while making a new charter, by not making
tho office of clerk of the district court a
salaiied office.
Edgar II. Scott handled Howell and Ran
som without gloves, and declared that the
charter had been thrust upon the people of
Omaha solely to foster the ambition OF two
men. He scored them for their dupliclty
regarding the gambling bill, for their part In
unseating Senator Evans, and for their luke
warm support of the exposition appropria-
tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-15
THOMPSON, BELDEN & co.

Howell was just going out, and he was re-
minded of a remark the fusion candidate for
mayor made at that time. They met at the
corner of Seventeenth and Farnam streets
and in discussing political Offices Howell told
him that if he (HowelD ever returned to
political position he would go in for all
there was in it. The speaker said he was
satisfied from the developments of the past
few months that the man had tried to keep
his promise. Having been elected to the
legislature to represent Omaha and to work
for the exposition, Howell had pushed the
exposition into the background and forced
the charter bill to the front that he might
profit thereby. That the exposition received
no better appropriation was chargeable di
rectly to the influence of Howell and Ran
som.
Mr.. Benawa said he would rather a man
rob him of his money than rob him of his
ballot, and the latter is what Howell did
when he voted to unsaat the republican
senator from Douglas county, and when he
legislated out of office men who had been
duly and legally elected to public positions.
He said Senator Evans had received 17S more
votes than were cast for Howell, and 1,129
more than Jeffcoat received yet Howell as
sisted in the unseating of Evans and then
legislated the city officials out Of their posi-
tion that he might elect himself to position
and run things on his own patriotic plan.
At tho conclusion of Benawas address
other republicans made short talks, after
which the meeting took q recess till today,
when the good work will be resumed.