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The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03
Reflection on Her Age.

''That prim Miss Passay is mad enough to bite me. Y" Whats the matter?'
 Why, she has just joined the new society that believes that human i'm pressions are mainly derived through the sense of smell. !"
 "Well?"
 Well, l suggested that she was scentenarian. ."-Cleveland Plain Deal nr
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

The mosquitoes found in swamps and damp woods are generally more bril- liantly colored than those varieties which frequent human habitations.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

The snowbal is symbolic of winter, it's name and appearance evidently sug- gesting the idea.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

The Canary islands have a peculiar plant known as the fountain tree, which
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03
HOME PRODUCTS AND PURE FOOD

Letters posted in New York will reach the Barbados eight days later.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

rain. Several gallons of water are often found in one of these natural pitchers.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

Malaria and Grip positively cured; also all other Medical andSurgical cases guaranteed write: confidential. DR. CRAIG X CO, Medi- cal Institute, 1S46 Market St., San Frar cisco, Gal
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

Whan yorr skin looSs yellow, and you rise .u the muruiu- sijh bad taste in l.ur mouth, ake Lash s Kidney and Liver bltJeIs.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

Annabel-Pshaw What is a kiss without mustache. Maude - Absolutely insiptd, dear Simply like divorce without alimOny.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

Cure for Consumption cured me.-Amos
 Kelner. Cherry Valley, Ills, Nov. 23, '9J.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

Lash's Xxi they and Liver Bitters is the best family medicine, is purely vegetable and con- iains hO Ingredients that are in any way in juriOuS.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03
Cycle Dealer-Yes. sir.

Customer (taking out his list)-Well, please give me two fingers and a thumb for a gentleman of 50, decent sort of nose for g girl of 19 9 left leo for my InotAer-lH-4aW, two right anu three lett ribs for myself, and please just send a man up and measure my wife for broken neck. She hasn't got it yet, but she's getting there. e.-Pearson's Weekly.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03
Glddness Comes

NKTith better understanding of the
 W transient nature of the many phys ical ills which vanish befo1e proper ef- fort s- -'nr-s7 a liff~,y,t- -' 'r- ss-tS- -1I.ssstay -0Irected. There is comfor5 ln the knowledge that so many forms Of sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constlpated condi- tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness, without facilitating the organs on which it acts. Itis therefore all important, in order to get its bene- ficial effects, to note when you pur- chase, thatyou have the genuine article, which is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep utable druggists.
 If ir the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, then laXa- tives or other remedies are not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most sllillful physicians, but if in need of laxative, then one should have the best, and with Lhe well-informedc everywhere, Syrupof Figs stands highest and is most largely used and gives most general satisfaction
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

friend of mine, who asked me. What is the matter with yOu?' I replied by saving. How well you Iookn Yes she said. I never felt so we'll in my life' She is a
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

One hundred drops from a medicine dropper make one spoonful.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03

Lash's Kidney and Liver BitteIs is a remedy aspeqially designed for the treatment of all sidney, liver, stomach and bowel troubles
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03
MEDICAL.
MEXICAN REGULATOR TEA.

and Herbs. compounded by formula of DE. A BALzAMo of city of Mexico, guaranteed cure for indigestion, kidney disease, sick head ache and all troubles of disOrdered liver. No cure no pay Also, Malaria Cure that contains NO Quinine or Mercury. Natures nositiye cure Nj. c. BRANDT CO,
 Il55 Howard St, San Francisco, Cal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03
Make Your Own Gas.

FOR hEATINC, LIGHTING AND COOKING.
 The most economical and reliable method known to the world. Cheaper than coal oil. Gas plants of all sizes from 20 lights to thou sands for residences, stores, hotels public buildings Address for full information and descriptive catalogues, BadIam Br0S., Manufacturers of the Peerless Gas Machine, PIP Crocker Building, San Francisco, Cal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03
A Cyclists Wants.

Oustomer-I see that you advertise to supply cyclists with necessary parts to replace those lost or damaged by acci- dent.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-03
Suffering

Alas women do suffer. Why, we often cannot tell, bat we know there is one great caase, and that is weakness. The headaches, the
Evening star., 1897-05-13
ELECTRIC LIGHTS,
Additions to BE Made After the FiscaI
Year.


1t has been practically decided at the
Commissioners office that there will be a
number of additional electric lights erected
after the new fiscal year comes in
Congress. at it's last session. while en-
deavoring to cut the appropriation for elec-
trio lighting really increased it. Tie au-
thorities at the District building remained
silent. Such a healthy increase in the
appropriation meant more lights, lights
that were urgently needed in the dark sec
tions of the city. When the Appropriation
bill was finally reported, 1t was noticed
that while the bill carried with it an in
crease of money, 1t contained restricting
clause that was thought would seriously
embarrass the authorities in erecting the
new lights. The clause in question con-
tanned no notice. expressed or implied, of
any extensions of the service, but was
specific in that it provided For electric
arc lighting, including necessary inspec lion
i'll those streets now lighted with electric
arc lights in the city Of Washington, $5O,-
coo"
The question Immediately arose, could
the Commissioners with the extra amount
of money in hand erect additional lamps in
any street now lighted by electric lights at
points beyond the part so lighted, assumirg e
the existence of underground conduits in
such street beyond the limit of the prescr.
arc lighting?
Anxious to erect the additional lamps but
uncertain as to their power in the prem
ises, the Commissioners sent the papers in
the case to the attorney for the District
with the request that he give them a legal
interpl citation of the act and define their
powers under the bill. This he has done.
holding, It is understood, that the Commits.
tain electric ngfI&s in such streets where
there were existing tconduits.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
SECOND ANNUAL CONCLAvE.
Protestant Epircspal Convention, Washing
ton Diocesa, to Assemble Here.
Disposal eof the K4erl Lcgacies VIII
Be Theme Asr Discussion
Other Dasimess Matters.

The second mountaineering Of the dio-
cesan conventionf of the Protestant Episco-
Pal diocese of Washington will begin next
Wednesday. May 10, at St. Paurs Church,
I'D street near Washington Circle, and
probably continue in session three days.
The convention is to commence with
morning prayer at 0 o'clock Wednesday.
followed by the administration of the holy
communion at 10 o'clock, after which the
convention will settle down to business.
Among the business matters to receive con-
sideration will be the election of standing
committee, which is now composed as fol-
lows: President, Rev. John II. Elliott, S.
L. D.; Rev. Randolph FL McKim, D. D.:
Rev. Alexander Mackay-Smith, D. D.; Rev.
Alfred Harding, secretary, and Messrs. J.
e. bancroft Davis, Charles H. Stanley and
A. S. Browne.
Several amendments to the constitution
are to be considered, among which will be
those providing for the election of a presi-
dent in the absence of the bishop; that the
lay delegates shall be elected for one year,
rot from convention to convention, and
that a quorum shall consist of fifteen of
the clergy and fifteen OF the laity instead
or twenty OF each, as at present. Several
of the canons of the church are to be dis
cussed, and the committee appointed at the
last convention to ascertain the disputed
boundaries of several of the country parish
Ihe disposal of the Keerl legacies will
afford a topic for discussion, productive of
much interest. 1t will be remembered that
two years ago, before the creation of two
cfoceses, Mrs. E. Spaight keerl of Balti-
more and her son, Eversiield F. keerl, by
separate devises, left large sums to the
diocese of Maryland. The diocese of Wash
ington, being it's offshoot was given about
$4,000 as its share of the two legacies.
One of the legacies has been realized on,
and there Is now in the hands of the treas
urer of the Washington diocese balance
of about 10000 1t has been thought that
this money and the balance of $35, 600, as
we'll, would be applied to the Episcopal en-
dowment fund, but a suggestion has been
made that it be divided into three parts,
one portion given to the fund, one portion
to the superannuated ministers fund, and
the third to diocesan missions.
AS much of the remaining legacy consists
of unimproved but valuable land it will be
some time before the entire amount is real
lied. In the meantime, the pledges for the
Episcopal endowment fund are being raid
promptly, and the fund is nearing compile
ton.
1t is expected that there will be about
seventy-five clergymen and between fifty
and sixty laymen to take part in the dis
cussions of the convention, each Parish be-
ing entitled to one lay delegate for each
minister connected with it's church. The
delegates from the four Maryland counties
of Montgomery Prince George, Charles and
ST. Mary's, forming part of the diocese,
will be entertained during heir stay in
this city by members of the local churches.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
GEN. WILSON DECLINES.
WilhhOlils His Opinion of BILL Trans
ferring Control of Parks.

ferring Control of Parks.
The proposition to place the jurisdiction
of the street parking under the Commits
sioners, instead OF the Secretary of the In
terror and the chief :of engineers, as con-
templated in bill to be presented to Con-
gress, has not met with favorable consider
alton at the hands OF the chief of engi-
In a recent letter to the Commissioners
upon the subject, Gen. Wilson, chief of en-
gineers. said:
Il have given the subject careful con-
siGeration, and beg to say, in reply to your
inquiry whether the proposed Legislation
would meet with my approval, that, assthe
existing laws evidence deliberate inten-
ton on the part of Congress TO place the
parking spaces of the national capital on
the same footing as the park system, there
by exempting them from local control, and
making them the special care of the nation,
l feel disinclined to assume any position
that might be construed initiating, or
approving the initiation of, a proposition to
reverse this established policy.
The proposition to transfer these park
ing spaces to municipal control may be a
commendable one in the interest of the ad-
ministration of municipal affairs and one
which the Commissioners of .he District of
Columbia might very properly take the
Initiative in bringing to the attention of
Congress, but as the present laws, in my
opinion, confer ample power upon me to
protect the interest committed to my care
Go not feel that l should express an opin-
len on the merits of the proposition, unless
called upon by Congress to do So
Evening star., 1897-05-13
williams in Hard Luck.

Edward w. Williams colored individual
of demonstrative s1isp0sition and loud voice
who claims to be n preacher, considers him
self shamefulse prosecuted citizen. ac-
cording to his reykarlD today in the Police
Court.
Policeman Aul1ridgA, who was directly
responsible for tse appearance of Williams
before his honor, made the charge of dis
orderly assembly and loud and boisterous
talking
He was enthusiastically drunk" said
Policeman Auldrtdge. rand causing great
disturbance on I'm street. He was In and
out Of several saloons"
My honor" said Williams q little mixed
regarding the Use Of the possessive pro-
Eoun. but with an effort to be strikingly
eloquent, !..tbis is base persecution,
haven't taken drink for two weeks
Williams insisted that the proprietors Of
the several saloons which the policeman
charged him with having entered should be
summoned to testify in his behalf. The
court. therefore. continued the hearing until
Saturday.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
Ladies' Aid Societies..

The Ladies' Aid Societies, Maryland
division. auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans.
have just closed their fourth annual con-
vention. held at Annapolis, Md. The re-
ports from the several officers showed that
a great deal had been accomplished this
year Col Emery Upton Camp and its
friends gave them hearty welcome, and
made their stay a pleasant one
The convention unanimously indorsed
Mrs. E. III. Davis of this city for national
president She is past division president
and one or the most Jealous workers in
the order
Officers were elected for the ensuing year
as follows: Division president, Miss Emma
Houchen; vice president, Mrs. Stella Har-
bour: division council. Miss Almira Brown,
Miss Katie Weber and Mrs. Cornelia VIII
kinson. chaplain. Mrs Julia Mason Law
ton: treasurer Mrs. E. Sayles: secretary.
Mrs. Mamie Dorsey; Judge advocate Mr.
Croft Mrs A. Reed was elected delegate
TO the national convention and Mrs. E..
Thomas alternate delegate
The Maryland division convention will
meet az Hagerstown, Nd.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
FIREMAN REPRIMANDED.
Mr.. Wight Looking After the Fir,
Department.

Mr.. Wight Looking After the Fire
Department..
1t would seem that Commissioner Wight
is determined to keep the efficiency of the
fire department up to the standard from his
action upon a case today.
Several days ago Fireman J. T. Barnes of
No. engine company was tried by the
fire department trial board for violation
of the rules. His offense according to the
papers in the case consisted in answering
an order from his foreman in an insulting
manner. This occurred at the fire at the
navy yard. The foreman was hurrying the
men up when Private Barnes so 1t is al
legged, replied in an insulting manner that
he guessed he wouldn't hurry if he (the
foremaD had hold of the hose. The find
ing of the trial board in the case was prac-
mended by it that the case be dismissed
This was concurred in by Chief Paris, and
the papers, as is customary, went before
Commissioner Wight first for action. The
fire department comes directly under Com
missioner Wight, and he has already shown
a great desire to do everything he could to
increase its efficiency. He examined the
papers carefully and then decided that the
trial board and the chief had erred in
recommending a dismissal of the charges.
HIS Endorsement of the papers was to the
effect that the fireman was not authorized
TO answer by protest an order of his su-
perior officer, and forthwith recommended
that he be reprimanded. This action was
ccncurred in by the other Commissioners.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Some Vigorous Remarks ON the Sub
Ject by Senator Gallfnger.


5ect by Senator Gallfnger.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
1t is rather amusing, since attention has
been called to the absurdities Of the So
called civil service. to witness the effort
that is being made to make 1t appear that
the examinations are now very practical.
The long article in The Star last evening is
an echo of the effort being made to save
the system from the wrath Of the Ameri-
can people; ard with this end in view
doubtless some changes have beer made.
for it must be borne in mind that the aver
age civil service advocate hangs onto Office
with as much tenscity as the hated spoils-
man.
turn to publication entitled ''TEe Civil
Service Bulletin" issued by the United
States civil service commission, and in the
March issue find the following:
IAN examination will be held at Wash
ington, d. c., and in other large cities
where there are applicants, commencing at
9 am on March %, to obtain elisiblcs for
the position of immigrant inspector. The
subjects of the examinations will be spell
ing, arithmetic, letter writing, penmanship,
copying from plain copy, copying from
rough draft, and the Scandinavian and
&c rman languages.
1t must not be forgotten that almost
every immigrant inspector in the country
is a democrat, and that he was put in his
place without any examination whatever.
Manifestly it is the purpose of the demo-
cratic civil service commission to keep them
in office indefinitely, for where are the men
who can successfully pass an eXaminatio
in the Scandinavian and German languages,
two languages as wide apart as are the
poles? This is fair sample of the whole
absurd business. and yet almost every day
Inspired articles are put in print to bolster
up the tottering concern.
A little time ago member of the civil
service commission authorized the state
ment that my charge that men asking for
employment in the government printing
office were required to hop distance of
twelve feet on one foot was incorrect. Yet
the question is in the blanks of the COM
mission, and 1 have proof in my possession
not only that the hopping has been re-
quired, but that the applicants in some
cases have been required to do it in a state
of nudity! But doubtless there is a tenn
porary relaxation of the arbitrary and out
regeous rules and examinations of the COM
mission. Let us hope that in, due time II
will be supplanted by common sense
method of testing fitness for place, such as
is used in all the great establishments
commercial. banking manufacturing, etc
of this country.
Very respectfully yours,
]. H GALLINGER
Evening star., 1897-05-13
COlr,Abia Chapter.

Columbia Chapter of the d. A. r. held a
very interesting meeting last evening in the
parlors Of the Ebbitt House, the occasion
for which the members assembled being
the dedication Of their silk flag
The meeting was presided over by the
regent, Miss Cheroweth. The chapter was
very fortunate in having Mrs. General
Boynton to dedicate the flag, which cere-
mony was performed In beautiful and i'm
pressive manner. An interesting historical
address was read by the historian of the
the United States and Virginia in particu-
lar.
Appropriate music was rendered by Mrs.
Hempstone. Mrs. Sloan and Mrs. Akers,
with Miss Vale as pianist and Elizabeth
Sloan, one Of the Children of the American
Revolution, as violinist. The evening closed
with patriotic songs, in which all heartily
Joined.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
SECOND ARMY CORPS.
Monthly Meeting of the AssOcint tiOn
with Interesting Papers.

with Interesting Papers.
The monthly meeting Of the Second Army
Corps Association was held last evening at
the Shoreham Gen. Brooke. Gen. Null
holland, Capt. c. A. Stevens and Capt
jones gave accounts Of the fighting at
Spottsylvania, it being the thirty-third an
niversary of that battle. Capt. Stevens
recited an original poem, this event being
the theme. Maj. A. H. Nickerson read a
paper on the strategy and grand tactics
displayed by both army commanders at
the battle of Antietam. A discussion of
Burnside's attack on the bridge and Stone
wall Jackson's assault at Harper's Ferry
followed. Gen. John r. Brooke u s. A..
and Gen. John Ramsey of Jersey City, N.
j., were admitted as members.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
For Hou.ebreakins.

William Evans, alias Frank Smith, COL
ored. was held for the action of the grand
jury and committed to jail In default of
500 bonds on a charge of housebreaking
In the Police Court yesterday afternoon
by Judge Kimball. Evans was found hid
ing behind a door In vacant house in
the northwest section of the city. A large
quantity of gas and water fixtures were
missed from the house. and the police are
Of the opinion that Evans made away
with them. & g - rs
Evening star., 1897-05-13
The Rain Re.pon.ible.

The elements were pressed into service
today in the Police Court to furnish an ex-
cuse for John P. Thrma. Edward p. Keys.
John Murphy and Lewis Drew, arraigned
as vagrants.
Il unloaded this quartet from a freight
car last night at Bennirg," said Police
man Carson.
The plea of the defendants was tha, they
were practically forced into the car to seek
shelter from the heavy rain Thuma and
Keys promised to leave the city forthwith,
and they were released on their personal
bonds. Murphy and Drew were relcgated ;o
the chain gang for fifteen days each.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
What's the Difference

Between cheap butter and butter cheap?
Just the difference between butter that
seems to be butter and butter that is.
6-lb- box best creamery, s1.1O. James F.
Oyster, $50 Pa aYe-Adyt
Evening star., 1897-05-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
at 10 am and 2:3O pm, and for Marshall
Hall at 10 In
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at pm
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $40, 1905,
IL am and 1905. 2:05 and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave 13I2 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am.
to pm.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
Damages Awarded,

John Lee was this morning awarded in
Circuit Court No. / $3.50 damages against
the Metropolitan Railroad Company The
plaintiff, who was represented by Attor-
neys Barrett and Niles, demanded Si5,esU
damages. claiming that he had been per-
manently injured in collision between his
carriage and one of the company's cars on
Water street near 9TH. several months ago
Evening star., 1897-05-13
Divorces Granted.

Judge Cox has granted Ella johnson a
divorce from Berkley johnson because of
the husbands cruel treatment of his wife.
The judge has also granted Sarah Lewis
g divorce from Samuel Lewis, on the
ground of desertion.
Annie T. Heshley has also been granted
a divorce. she having charged her husband
Samuel r. Heshley, with desertion, and
asking to be allowed to resume her maiden
name of McGunnel
Evening star., 1897-05-13
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEsIENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-Cummings Stock
Company IN The Lost Paradise"
Bijou Theater.-"The Confederate Spy"
and Cherry Sisters.
Grand Opera House-Black PATHS Trou-
badours
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-"The City
Sports
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"Er-
mimic"
New National Theater.-Stuart Robson in
"The Jucklins."
graph.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
Mckinley TariR League Meetinr.

Lewis Williams. e. Hoffman and Bolden
Evans were elected delegates to the Detroit
convention of the National League OF Re-
publican Clubs by the Mckinley Tari1
League at meeting held last night The
league also passed resolution indorsing
Cheatham OF North Carolina a. recorder
Evening star., 1897-05-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Receiver schoeprs Au.wer.

Receiver William Kesley Schoepf of the
Washington and Maryland Railway Com
pany. in answering the suits filed by VIM.
o. Denison and Geo. H. Baldwin trustees
for certain lands granted the road for a
right of way, denies that the grade is not
according to the plans. He also explains
that ii was not the fault of the company
that the road was not completed by the
date first specified by Congress. but claims
that it was completed within the extended
time.
Evening star., 1897-05-13
Payment Authorized.

Yesterday afternoon the District Commits
sioners examined the new engine house at
Brightwood. built under contract by James
NJ Dunn. The Commissioners were highly
pleased with the construction and promptly
accepted the building, authorizing the au-
ditor to pay over any balance of money
that might be due the contractors
Evening star., 1897-05-13
An Incorporation.

The Washington Mercantile COMPANY
was incorporated today by articles filed by
John c. Weldon. j. E. Nelson, Charles f.
Browner and Andrew Wilson The DUR
poses of the company are to furnish ner-
camille ratings and reports and the making
of collections The capital stock is placed
at SIJ,CUu