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The oasis., 1898-06-18
FOR DISTINCTION

One of the ridiculous and tire some tales, told with oft repeated variations, in connection with the war-and the press is full of them IS that this regiment, that regiment or the other regiment, on account of the personal relations of it's com. mander with the president, and in accordance with a promise from the chief executive himself, is to be given every chance to distinguish itself, and will be given opportuni- ties for fighting which will not fall to the lot of other and less favored regiments. First that tale was told of the theatrical Roosevelt's theat- rical regiment, later it was Grigs- by's command which was to be the beneficiary of this wonderful pre- ference, and since then a half dozen more. The latest to achieve in ad- vance this great distinction and prominence upon the battlefield is Billy Boy Bryan's regiment-the Nebraska Third-and the public are gravely told in print that ''the president is going to give Colonel William Jennings Bryan of the Third Nebraska Infantry every pos sible opportunity to distinguish himself in the field; in other words he is to be sent to the theatre of hottest action. This being the ac- cepted theory as to what is in store for Colonel Bryan, a red hot com petition has sprung up for his re- giment, and not less than a dozen requests have been made by briga- dier and major generals that the  Third Nebraska be assigned to their commands.
 In war opportunities for distinc- tion to regiments and other organi- zations are like opportunities to the individual for distinction in the
 
 great battle of life which all are waging; they come when and where they are least expected: and with the regiment, as with the individ- ual, most depen ds upon whether it has the capacity to siege and profit by the opportunity. In the shift ing play of great armies confronting each other in lines of battle, in the maneuvering for position, the seek ing for weak points in each others line, and in the shock of attack and counter attack, the suprise of stra- tegy, and the repulse by dint of of sheer stubborness, the conflict rages with varying fierceness and vigor along different points of the line; now at one place, an hour later at another, or perhaps in the mid dle. Where the conflict rages 6ercest the regiments closely at hand are those which get into it, and it is the commander on the other side who has very much to say about where it will be. Along a line of battle extending several miles-the line of the Army of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
THE MORTON CADETS,
Concert to BE Given by HaIey's Ban d
for Their Benefit


for Their Benefit.
The soloists for the benefit concert to be
rendered the Morton Cadets at the Ma
uonal Theater Sunday evening next have
been decided upon. They are Miss Pearl
Lynch, soprano; Mr.. Joseph Hama, cor
netist. and Mr.. VIII Haley, flute soloist
Miss Lynch is soprano of a high order
of merit. and should give very general sat
1sfaction. Mr.. Hama is well known as a
cornetist. while Mr.. Haley's work on the
flute has long been a feature in musical
circles Of the city. The program which
will be presented has been made up by Mr..
Haley, and will include some of the most
attractive numbers of the day, as we'll as
some Of the standard classics that are al
ways welcomed by musicians. Mr.. Haley
knows exactly what the public wants at
concert OF this character, and he will give
his audience the light and the classic so
arranged as to make up a program that
cannot be excelled. Aside from the fact
that the reputation of the band and its
leader Is very HIGH the attractive program
and the drawing powers Of the soloists
should induce hearty financial support. AT
this concert 1t must be remembered that
the affair is rendered the Mortons for the
purpose of helping the company to raise
the debt that was incurred in the recent
trip made by the organization to Calves
ton, Tex, for the purpose Of defending the
title of military champions of the United
States. The company went to Galveston
for its own honor and for the honor of the
capital city, and now that it has incurred
a debt in so doing which it cannot by any
possibility raise without assistance, al
though game effort has been made by the
boys to do so. the citizens of Washington
should come forward with a hearty hand
and assist in the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

Capt James T. Long delivered an Illus
trated lecture on THE Battle of Gettys-
burg" at Masonic Temple last night before
a large and enthusiastic audience. The
lecture was given under the auspices of the
Associated Survivors of the Sixth Army
Corps and was enjoyable in the extreme.
The lecture was handsomely illustrated by
a series of stereopticon views. including
scenes at Gettysburg just after the great
battle and at the present time, as well as
other objects of interest connected with the
civil war. The lecturer was introduced by
Secretary II. NJ Gilman. Captain Long
briefly introduced his lecture by a descrlp-
ton of the conditions that led up to the
great fight that was the turning point in
the war. and characterized ii as an accident
and not prearranged battle. Captain
Longs descriptions Of various incidents
were given in graphic manner and earned
for him at times emphatic appreciation OF
- efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
ANN ARBOR ALUMNI.
Enjoyable Banquet of Graduates of
the University of Michigan.

Enjoyable Banquet of Graduates of
the University of Michigan.
The twelfth annual reunion and banquet
Of thu Washington Association of the
Alumni of the University Of Michigan was
held last night at Rauscher's, and a dis
tirgLished party of gentlemen was pres
ent, all of them being old Ann Arbor boys
The banquet was preceded by a business
meeting. Mr.. Arthur A. Brney declined
reelection as president, and Senator Cush-
man K. Davis of Minnesota was chosen.
The other officers elected were as follows:
Vice presidents. Rufus H. Thayer, William
r. Day, assistant secretary of state; Duane
E. Fox and Mark E. Finley; treasurer,
George E. Lawton; secretary, John N.
James.
Among the members of the alumni asso-
citation who participated in the banquet
were W. r. Day, assistant secretary of
state; George d. Meiklejohn, assistant
secretary of war; Webster Davis, assistant
secretary of the Interior; o. L. Spaulding
assistant secretary of the treasury; Repre-
sentatives Shower of Michigan, Shafroth of
Colorado, Kerr Of Ohio, King of Utah, De
Vries of California and Lentz of Ohio; Pro-
fessor Cleveland Able, Judge w. L. Pen
field, j. H. MCGOWAN. Job Barnard. Rufus
H. Thayer, Walter B. Stevans, Arthur A.
Birney, Donald Mcpherson. NJ. F. Finley,
William Donally, Will Ward Duffield,
IIudne f. FOX, CHdrleS L. thompson, " L.
Spencer. c. A. Champion, Edward I. Prick
EFT of Edwardsville, ILL.,; John N. James.
Willet E. Mcmillan. c. s. Hyde, Frank F.
Davis. James Robertson, Minott E. Porter
and George K. LAwton.
Mr.. Hubbard T. Smith of the State De-
partment was an invited guest. Pr, sident
Birney presided.
Toasts were responded to by members as
follows: OIL Spaulding, university in Ear
ly Days ]. r. Cook, odd Times" Cleve-
land Able, University and Science;" VIM.
II. King. University in the West" w. g..
Kerr. University in the Middle States :"
VIM. L. Penfeld, University in Politics.
Job Barnard University and the Law"
Mark Finley. "Woman's Aid to UNIVERSE
ty;'' Hubbard Smith, "Constantinople-Its
Poetry DIR. H w. Austin, University
and Medicine;' Rufus H. Thayer, 1.-The
Professor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
SEEKING INFORMATION.
COmmissfOners' Letters of Inquiry to
Mayors OF Cities.

mayors OF S1tte8.
The District Commissioners have ad-
dressed a letter to the mayors Of New
York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Pitts
burg and Baltimore, respectively, asking to
be furnished with a copy of the law or
regulation of the respective cities governing
lights on vehicles.
The Commissioners have also written the
mayors of a number of cities, seeking in
formation relative to telephone charges
the number of telephones in use and how
many operators are employed by the tele-
phone companies in the respective cities.
The mayors Of the following cities have
been addressed in the matter: New York,
Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore,
Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Richmond, Louis
vile, Albany, Buffalo, Detroit. New Or
leans, Atlanta, Providence, New Haven,
Hartford, Harrisburg, Indianapolis, Tren-
ton, Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Newark,
Nashville, Omaha, Kansas City, Jersey
City, Brie, San Francisco, Minneapolis and
ST. Paul
The information in relation to telephones
and rates is desired by the Commissioners,
it is understood, in order to enable them
to make report to Congress in the mat
ter of the proposed reduction of telephone
rates here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Appropriation Not Favored.

Reporting to the House District commit
tee on the bill providing for the opening
OF Il street through block 205. from 18th
street to 18th street northwest. concurrent
with the streets in the adjacent blocks
called walIach place and Caroline street.
the District Commissioners say the OMEN
Ing Of new street as proposed would he
desirable, but they are not satisfied that
the public necessities or convenience de-
mand the large expenditure necessary for
the purpose They therefore recommend
adverse action on so much of the bill as
contemrlates an appropriation of money
but oHer no objection to the project pro-
vided the owners Of abutting lots dedicate
the ground necessary to form the street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM,
The Choral Society's Concert o.
American Music.

American music.
The Choral Society announces a concert
consisting of American music rendered by
the chorus of the society, assisted by WELL
known American-born soloists. on the 21st
Of February, the eve Of washington's BIRTH
day, at the Congregational Church. 10th
and G streets northwest. The soloists. who
will be heard in solo numbers by American
song writers, as well as in their concerted
work with the chorus. are the ever popular
soprano. Emma Juch. whose voice was
never in better condition than at the pres
emit time, and two comparatively new but
very promising singers. whose recent work
has received great praise from the press
OF many large cities. namely, Mrs. Anna
Taylor Jones. contralto, and Mr.. w. Theo-
dore Van YORK, tenor both of New York
city.
The program will begin with work of
q composer OF the revolutionary period
CIV. H. Billings, 1746-lS00), and will include
larger choral works of both the older and
younger schools of living American COM
posers, representing such names as j. c.
d. Parker, Dudley Buck, Arthur w. Foote,
George w. Chadwick and Ethelbert Nevin.
which will be interspersed with solo num-
bers of Mcdowell Whitney Coombs, Ho-
mer N. Bartlett, Buck and others, and will
close with the singing of the Star Span
gled Banner and America as harmon
lied by Prof. Horatio w. Parker of Yale
University.
The society has been moved to this I'M
dertaking because of it's belief that the
patriotic people Of this city will be greatly
interested in seeing what has been done
by American composers. and in stimulat-
ing interest in musical composition in this
country. 1t seems fitting that a leading
part in this work should be undertaken at
the capital city. The society trusts that II
may have the cooperation of a large num-
Der Of the members of the patriotic socie-
ties represented in this city by the local
society. The sale of seats is now in prog
ress at Ellis & Co.'S, 937 Pennsylvania
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Suit to Recover Damages.

Suit at law TO recover $4,000 damages
has been filed by Charles p. Young and his
wife Annie. naming as defendants Clinton
c. Gushing and his wife Jennie. False i'm
prisonlnent is alleged. According to the
plaintiffs. Mrs. Gushing. the 18th of Janu-
airy, swore out search warrant in which
II was. charged that Mrs. Gushing believed
Mrs. Young had stolen bed clothing and
other articles from her. A search of the
premises of the Youngs was made. il is
charged Mrs. Young was arrested but
after trial in the Police Court was declared
Tot guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
COMMISSIONERS APPROVE.
Favorable Report on Bill In Interest
of District Florists.

In their report to Chairman Babcock of
to regulate the disposal of products of gov
eminent greenhouses and grounds in the
District. the District Commissioners say
that, so far as known, the only institution
under their supervision to which the bill
relates Is the nursery, where trees are
raised for street planting, wherein the
principles of the bill are now enforced
Surplus trees have been given to various
public institutions in the District, ray the
Commissioners. and exchanges made of
varieties of trees between such Institutions
and the District. They believe that this
practice Is a good one and should be per-
mitted, and with this exception, so far as
the District is concerned, there seems to
them no objection to the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Divorce Granted.

Judge Hagner has granted to William
Barry divorce frcm Margaret Barry. on
the gro md of desertion. The parties were
married fourteen years ago, and three
months later Mrs. Barry left. alleging in
her answer that she could not agree with
Mr.. Barry's children by n former wife.
Judge Hagner decided that she had no
cause to desert her husband. Mr. Barry
was represented by Attorney John j. Do
Ian and Mrs. Barry by Attorney Frank W.
Hackett-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-Hoyt's "A Mix
White Flag
Bijou Theater--High-class specialties-
Columbia Theater. - National American
Woman Suffrage Association.
Grand Opera House.-'The Last Stroke"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Ths Moulin
Rouge.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"Under
the Red Robe"
New National Theater.-'-The Circus
Girl"
Carroll Hall.-Fair for the bsnefit of the
Shrine of the Sacred Heart"
HanIine Church.-Cantata, "Jerusa-
lem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

The three-column advertisement that ap-
pears in today's paper outlines novel plan.
whereby the cause of temperance, as for
warded by the W. c. T. N, may be greatly
promoted. Mrs. Baker, the secretary of
that organization. has made an arrange
1nent with the Rumford Chemical Works
whereby each branch of the union may add
to its financial strength with no solicitation
for funds. The plan adopted is to save the
labels around the covers of cans, for each
OF which the company agrees to pay the
W. c. t L. > cents for each label By this
means, each local branch Of the union. by
saving that which ordinarily would be
thrown away, will secure funds without
begging for subscriptions or depending en-
tireiy upon the members dues. To stimu-
late individual efforts. Mrs. Baker has been
given special prize of $40 in gold by two
prominent business men. and this sum she
will distribute among the first ten ladies
sending to her the largest number Of labels
during the year This special prize Is not
confined TO members of the union. and all
women are invited to participate in the con-
test.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at am.
Trains leave 131z street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. 10
3 pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50, 1905, IL
am, 121D5, 2t5, 3, and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton. Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

The District Commissioners have transs
mitted n substitute bill to Congress to pre>
vent electrolysis the substitute measure
differing as to the penalties. The measure
now proposed makes the penalty one OF
SO day for any violation of the law, 10
be collected I'm any court of competent ju-
risdictton in the District, failure to pay
1t within sixty days subjecting the offend.
ing corporation TO forfeiture of its rights
and privileges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

Prof. Eugene Carusi resumed his lectures
before the National University law school
Tuesday evening, after an absence Of six
weeks in Pensacola, Fla Upon his first
appearance he was presented by Mr.. Lam
dergran. chairman of the debating society,
on behalf of the school, with handsome
cluster of roses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
COME TO rs FOR ROE sHAD

OOMt to . FVfI RUE 0f1aD.
We get the very choicest fish, fresh every
day. Spring Lamb and Green Peas with
fresh Mint for sauce. Diamond-back Ter
rapin-fresh caught-s2.5 so to $3.50 each.
J. C.Walker's Boston Market, 1711-13 Pa.av.
KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores.
c. d. KENNY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Broke His Shoulder Blade.

Charles Cotton, a painter, fell from a
scaffold near 31st and NJ streets yesterday
and broke his shoulder blade. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital in the
police patrol wa gon for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

In the divorce proceedings instituted by
Virginia Fowle against George A. FowIe,
Judge Hagner has ordered that Mr. Fowle
pay his wife alimony at the rate of $35
month during the tendency of the suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
New Trial Asked for strather.

A motion for a new trial in the usual
form has been fled by Attorneys 8. D.
Truitt and Benz. T. Roodhouse in the case
of William NJ. Strather, recently convicted
of the murder of Rosa Talbot. Arguments
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

The free organ recital which was an
nounced to be given next Saturday after
noon at the Church of the Covenant, being
the third in the series, has been postponed
until the succeeding Saturday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
How to Make At.

Here are the Grain-O Company's latest d.
rections for making its popular substitute
for coffee: Tablespoonful of Grain-O to
two cups of cold water. Mix the Grain-O
with half egg and add the water. (Be
sure to measure.) After the water gets to
the boiling point let boil for fifteen to twen-
ty minutes, Use cream and sugar to suit
the taste If you have not cream Use hot
milk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Connecticut Republicans.

Senator Hawley addressed the annual
meeting of the Connecticut Republican
Association last night. He urged the ASSOC
citation to work legitimately for the success
OF the republican party and meet all issues
fearlessly. The election of officers for the
ensuing year resulted as follows: President
z w. Filler; first vice president. c. W.
Brush; second vice president, Capt. Hiram
buckingham; secretary, T. +. Spencerl
treasurer. George n. Stranahan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Mardi Gras Festivities, New Orleans
and Mobile. Eehrunrx % lSAS

For the above occasions the Southern
Railway will sell tickets at one fare for
the round trip; tickets on sale February
is to II, inclusive. final limit March 5, 1898
Double daily train service in both direc-
tionS-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
UNION VETERANS UNIoy.
senator Allen Mustered Into John n
Logan Command.

senator William V. Allen Of Nebraska
was mustered into John A Logan Com.
mand, Union Veterans Union. at the hali
OF the Organization, on 9th street. last
night Several other recruits were admit.
ted at the same time. The business meet.
ing was followed by a camp fire and
speeches were made by Senator Allen,
samuel X Strattan. National Command
h l.. Street, s. s. Yoder John q. BurchS
field OF Maryland and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Reliable Coal, $40

per ton Chestnut No 2 at the above price
One dollar saved. ]. Maury Dove, cor 2Ist
q |, 12O6 II. 1876 NJ n. W. and 18th & d sw
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
You May Buy for Les. Elsewhere.

Ard take chances but with us you get the
result OF 40 years practical experience
5-b. box finest creamery butter S1.40. Jas
+ Oyster, 800 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

Eiphonzo Youngs Company have two spe-
cial announcements in other parts of The
Star this evening. 1t will pay you to look
them up.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

The two-story and basement brick dwell
ing, No. 1908 10th street. will be sold at
auction by trustees tomorrow afternoon at
4:30 o'clock. See advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

Fine "TurnOuts" for Hire Mt DOwney.x
model stables. 1622-2s l. ST.. by trip. week
and month Reasonable rates Phone 555.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Dyspepsia,

Heartburn, Gastritis, liberation,
Or threatened Cancer Of the Stomach and all dis
eases arising from an impaired digestive system
positively cured.
GROVER GRAHAAi'S Remedy is a specific The
first dose removes all distress and permanent
cure of the most chronic In guaranfeei Send
81 90 to GROVER GRAHAM CO., NeWbnrgh.
II. Y, and receive a full-sixed bottle, express
II not AZ represented money win be refunded.
Write for pamphlet. Sold BY all druggists. A
bO-cent bottle c0nvtnceo. jel-2m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Two Divoreesssor Desert,on.

Two DfvOrsess10r DesertiOn.
Judge Hagner. IN Equity Court No. 2,
yesterday afternoon. aigned DEGREES divorce
ing William Clark from Ida Clark on the
ground of desertion and Nettie E. Staples
from Fauntleroy u. fStaples for the same
cause,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

Hyncinths In All COlOrs.
80 cents dozen is what Guide asks for
these beauties. 1924 F.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16
Hotel Gordon, ,
CITY ITEMS.

glove Brand" Hams Make q Friend
of every one who wants sweet mild cured
hams with small bones and little fat.
Miller & Krogmann, Center & K st. Mkts.
There're Dozens of Breakfast Dishes
you might think of that you won't enjoy
half as much as our delicious Sausage. All
kinds. ]. A. Ahgusterfer, 656 Center Mkt.
Here's a Real, Old-Time Bargain.
Rooms papered-with stylish, handsome
paper-oniy 81 up. F. G. NOLTE, $40 9th st.
Plenty People to Wait ON You.
No hour limit to buy one of our s. Saxony
Wool German Hand-knit Jackets or Sweat
ers for CSC. now. c. Auerbach. It'll & H. 1t
Royal Headache Powders cure 1oc.
mh5-m.w.f.stf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-16

FOR FAIR VIRGINIA."-Julian Mag
nus, manager for Mr.. and Mrs. Russ Why
tai, is here arranging for their appearance
at the Columbia during the week of Feb
ruary 49, in their delightful drama, For
Fair Virginia"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02

I Carolina boys have only caps in
stead Of the campaign hats. They
also wear a long antiquated dress
coat, and some OF them have no uni
forms at ALL They have the only
drum corps in camp. The Wisconsin
boys have no surplus Of tentage and
it is found necessary to put nine men
in every ten by twelve tent. Still
they are all under cover.
Everything considered, the Wiscon
sin troops are very fortunate in be
ing sent into camp here. The boys
feel this and are in better spirits than
they have been since leaving Madison
M. S. D.