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Evening star., 1898-05-17

Brfghtwood Avenue Citizens Assocfa-
tion Discusses Local Interests.

The regular May meeting OF the Bright
| wood Avenue Citizens Association was held
last night in the hall, with President n. +.
| Robinson In the chair and Mr.. Edward T.
Bates secretary. Among others present
were Messrs. Austin p. Brown, ]. L. Nor
| ris. ]. E. Saul, John G. Keen, Thos. Blag-
den, A. G. Osborn, c. F. King and W. L.
Nalley.
An amendment to the constitution was
! adopted providing for an assistant secre-
tary, and Mr.. ]. Z. Saul was unanimously
elected to that office.
Mr.. Austin p. Brown. chairman of the
committee on parks, roads and bridges was
instructed to inquire of proper authority in
regard to the delay in carrying out orders
OF the Commissioners issued some months
ago Tor a gravel sidewalk on the west side
OF Brightwood avenue from the intersec-
ton of Military road to a point 1000 feet
north The matter was introduced and dis
cussed at some length by Mr.. w. E. Nalley.
MI. King stated that in an interview held
recently with the president of the Capital
traction Railroad Company that officer de-
ciared that his company was ready at any
tune to make the same arrangements as to
Communication tickets with the Brightwood
company as the latter company had now
with the Metropolitan company. By this
arrangement four tickets, with transfer
making the fare to the heart of the CITY 81.
cents. He also stated that his company
would agree to system of free transfers
with the suburban line; whereupon a COM
mittee of three was appointed TO wait unon
the oriciais of the Brightwood company to
make an effort to have one plan or the
other arranged for
Mr. Nalley of the committee on schools
reported that necessary repairs and inn
provements to Brightwood school building
mad recently been asked for, and that a
Ialr share of the appropriation for that
purpose would doubtless be apportioned to
the Brigttwood school
Ihe probable repeal of the highway ex-
tension act was discussed by a number of
me, nivinDers IN connection with the amended
bill lately laid before Congress by the Com
missioners. and the subject was finally re-
1erred to the executive committee for con-
sideration and report at the next meeting
and Jas p. Hayes. were elected after
which the association adjourned
Evening star., 1898-05-17

a meeting of the brotherhood of St An
crew was held last evening in the Sunday
school room Of Epiphany Church. The ex-
ecutive committee was instructed to make
arrangements for a proposed series of
men : meetings to be held during the ses-
sion or the general convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in this city
IN october next. The speakers will be Sc
iected from among the ministers who will
De IN attendance at the convention. and the
II en- : meetings VIII be held under the eI
Spices OF the brotherhood. Mr.. John w.
ood, general secretary of the brother
MOOD. made an address last evening. and
was followed by the Rev. Arthur S1nina,I
ten or the Church of England. a missionarv
In the Congo Free State
Evening star., 1898-05-17
CHORAL SOCIETY MEETING.
Annual Reports Received Making Ex-
hibft Of Seasons Work.

h1btt of Seasons Work.
The annual meeting of the Washington
Choral Society was held last evening at
1904 F street, the president, Prof. H. NJ.
Paul, In the chair. Vacancies in the board
of managers We're filled as follows: Miss
Amy c. Leavitt, Prof. II. NJ. Paul, Mr.. D.
G. Pieffer. Mr.. Edwin A. HILL Mr.. Thomas
P. Woodward, term ending in 1901; Miss
Margaret Van Ness term ending in 1900;
Mr.. H. NJ. Lord and Mr.. C. J. James, term
ending in 1S99
Mr. Millard gave notice that he desired
to offer an amendment which will have as
its object the formation Of q nominating
committee. The matter was referred to the
board of manag gers
The new board will meet Thursday even
ing for election Of officers and preliminary
organization
Amendments to the bylaws were adopt
ed as follows: First, making sustaining
members eligible for election to the board
or managers; second, empowering the
board to divide the duties Of financial sec
retary from time to time If it shall see fit; p;
and third, giving the board general author
1ty to appoint such committees from it's
membership as 1t shall find necessary
The summary of receipts and expenses,
in the report of the president, showed
clearing off of old debts, amounting to
S513, during the year; the closing of the
books with $53 in the treasury, and all
debts paid except the funded debt to Its
vice president. On this the regular annual
payment of 800 had been made, reducing
the aggregate to s40O, the only outstand-
ing indebted DIR ess of the society.
The years work. considered by itself,
showed an excess of Sl96 of receipts from
concerts and dues over total expenses,
which was regarded as most encouraging
exhibit.
The presidents report further stated
that the Messiah continues to be the most
profitable and popular Of the works pre-
sented by the society. in spite of the fact
that 1t is the custom of the society to give
this oratorio annually. At the singing of
the Messiah, the audence numbered IoS3;
at the American composers concert, 1 ,2O4:
and at the Spectre Bride, S4S.
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BY Teaching
the People
To Obey the Simplest
Law of Nature
Hundreds Have Been Cured OF
Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma
and Consumption.

t Seems strange. indeed. that In this enlighten.
go e age people should have 10 he taught that the
air passages in the head, throat and lufgs were
made Tor dry air alone, and that moisture Of any
klha cannot enter the bronchial tubes and lungs.
Yet such is the case. and the Efforts OF The R n
booth company tUho. during the past few months,
nave oeen teaching the people that great and un-
changeable law of nature. which permits n,thinR
out dry air to enter the bronchial tues and lungs
ehd prevents moisture Of any kind from entering
these passages) snow how much such a lesson is
needed by the general public The reason why it
has not been taught before is this: Until ''fiyo-
mel was discovered, there has never been found
germicide OF sufficient power TO kill the baciin
OF bronchitis, asthma and consumption, yet yola-
tile enough to impregnate every particle Of air
breathed 10y the patient and leave IL free from
moisture. Since then, SO important this dis
covery considered by the medical profession, that
over thirty-eight hundred physicians have pre-
scribed this new method Of treating diseases and
instructed their patients in its use.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
THE WORK OF NURSING.
Daughters of American Revolution
Arranging It's Plans.

DAUGHTERS of American Revolution
Arranging It's Plans.
A general meeting of the Daughters of
the American Revolution was held last
evening at the Ebbitt House, Mrs. Simon
Newcomb, the District regent, presiding.
Plans for carrying on the work undertaken
by the society in connection with the war
were discussed.
A report was made by Mrs. Amos G..
Draper the treasurer of the recently ap-
pointed hospital corps of the society of
which DR.. Anita Newcomb MCGEE is in
charge.
Mrs. Draper stated that over 1000 appli-
cations for positions to nurse In the army
and navy had been received. A large cler-
ical force will be necessary, and she re-
Quested all ladies whoxMould like to take
part to notify her. She then stated that
four Of the nurses appointed by the corps
had already gone south, and that six more
will leave the first of next week on the hos
pital ship leaving New York for Key West.
Others will leave for Atlanta within a
short time. Sixty of the ladies present
signified their intention of aiding in the
clerical work.
Mrs. Draper also reported that a number
of contributions had already been received
in the shape of money and necessaries for
the nurses who will be appointed by the
society. Contributions have also been re-
ceived for the soldiers who have been and
may be wounded. The first contribution.
she said, had come from Massa chusetts
and the second from Virginia. Almost ali
the states had sent in contributions and had
signified their intention of cooperating in
every manner possible.
Appreciation was expressed that the So
ciety had been selected to furnish nurses
for the war, and, on motion of Mrs Ida
Beall, vote of thanks to the surgeons
general OF the army and navy was adopted
IN lxAsUuu a
Evening star., 1898-05-17
RESULTS FATALLY.
Boy Falls In fountain and Dies Soon
After Rescue.

After Rescue.
Leo Ansley, ffye years old, tumbled into
the big fountain in the Botanical Gardens
yesterday afternoon between and 4
o CLOCK, and died soon afteT he was taken
from the water. When rescued the child
was hurried to the Emergency Hospital.
out death claimed him before he could be
placed under physicians care.
Ihe little boy was a son Of Henry Ansley,
who keeps jewelry store at 217 Pennsyl-
Vania avenue northwest. He was permitted
to go with two little companions to the gar
oen TO play. His father was not at home
ana MS mother was sick in bed. The three
little children had been in the habit of play
ing IN the grounds, and yesterday they
went over to amuse themselves about the
big fountain. After they had been there
some minutes Leo's hat fell in the water
ana 1t was soon out of his reach. In at
tempting to get the hat he fell in the pool,
Wnlch Is several feet deep. He soon re-
thought no harm would come to him, for
ne seemed to enjoy the cold bath, and
laughed at them. For some reason he sud
denly disappeared under the surface OF the
water, and his little companions became
frightened and made an outcry. One Of
er, but failed to find him. Mrs. Ansley got
out Of bed and made frantic effort to go
10 her boys assistance. She tainted, how
ever, and had to be cared for by friends.
In the meanwhile the park watchman had
taken the boy from the water.
Agents Haynes and Reiplinger of the HUI
name Society, who happened to be in the
nelghborhood of the garden at the time,
wrapped the dying boy in a blanket and
drove to the hospital as rapidly as possible.
AS stated, this was futile effort
Coroner Carr made an investigation, and
gave certificate of accidental death.
Evening star., 1898-05-17

John Cooper and James McCafferty were
representatives of Twinirg City in the Po-
Ice Court today.
Il found these men on Railroad avenus
last night said Policeman Owens Com
plaint had been made that two men acting
suspiciously had been seen on Railroad ave-
nue. and when 1 went over thsre 1 found
McCafferty"
What did he say?" the court inquired
He denied that he had a partner" an
swered the witness, but while We ware
there the other man came up"
What will you do if l release your the
court asked McCafferty.
Leave for Newport News at once" was
his response.
And what about you?" Cooper was
Gsk=d.
III go with him"
They We're released on their personal
bonds.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Found In n Freight Car.

Eight respectable looking young colored
men were in the dock of Judge Scott's court
this morning, charged with being vagrants
and suspicious persons. They had been
found on freight train at thu Baltimore
and Potomac depot last night about II
o'clock. The cars in which they were To-
Gated had come from Wilmington, n. c.,
ard had in them hundreds of boxes of
Strawberries. Had not the agent of the
Adams Express Company caused their ar
rest, the young men would have gone to
New York last night.
The prisoners said they had worked their
passage here. They had handled most of
the crates of berries. and had worked hard
TO prevent loss of time by the train. There
was nothing to disprove their statements,
and they were released on their personal
bonds.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
CLOSING EXERCISES.
sixth Commencement of Music M.
partment, Howard Uniyersity.

The sixth commencement Of the rnus,o
department OF Howard University viii
'ake place tomorrow evening. beginning
a' O'Clock, in the Andrew Rankin Mem
ot'ai CHURCH. The program TO be observed
is an elaborate one and is announced as
enc OF musical merit. 1t embraces the fol-
lowing numbers:
me ougIe call; music department march,
iS'o; invocation. by Rev. J. E. Fout: ma
,lchal alr, S,ar Spangled. Banner" CKeyl.
liNerslty choir and audience: song Bother
.he Men tNalkerD. Agnes l. Merriwether.
9uo. IL Marinaro Lungi OMAR Qsalfe)
hucls "A. Turner and Hattie T. Hamer:
song, Loves Dream" O3ischonO Maggie
Is Quander; chorus, Arise All We Ma
,ioIs n u.ioyd), choir: song. "Tha Village
BLACKSMITH" CWeissl George a. Turner.
duo, Il Pescatori' fGahussn CorraIia u
Love ana Eva V. Johnson; choras .'Hur-
ran Hurrah, the Blue and GRAY" fSte-
phens), Presidents Glee Club: piano solo.
Nocturne In + major, op. Oiarris, Thoro
Harrls; song. Dream of Paradise" (Grayl.
rattle E. Hamer; duet The Lily ana tho
Rose (Gloverl, Matte p REYNOLDS ana
Alice McNilliams; song Placing a Daugh-
ter at Howard University (Stephens). Cor
neIla r. Love; chorus, "Now the Year in
over weaver, Presidents Glee Club and
choir; finale Hail, Alma Mater CRankinl-
university choir and audience.
The benediction will be pronounced nv
Rev. G. w. Lee, d. ID.
George Belrs express wagon and a Can't
tai Traction Company car collided on Flor
ioa avenue between 9Th and Sth streets
yesterday afternoon. The eNprrssman's
morse was slightly injured
Evening star., 1898-05-17
0nicerH Elected

The Capital Real Estate Investment As
scciation has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: F. ]. McQuade. presi-
dent; John Shrugrue vice president: board
OF directors, r j. McQuade. John Snrugrue.
Thomas Biggins, IT. A. DufTv p = -.
Ineyer, John b. Murray, r. c. Lowey. C. 8
McNeir NJ A Dugan; treasurer. T. A.
Duny; trustees, John Shrugrue and Tbos
J. higgins. AUS
Evening star., 1898-05-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Estelle Randall fer Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings.
Trains leave 13i2 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am.
to pm.
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Nc unt Vernon at $50. 1905, IL
@. u.. 12.U5, 205, g. and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer every half hour and
Falls Church hourly from $50 am. to 1910
pm.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Thirteen-Year-oId Boy Missing

Inspector Mattingly has been requested
by the Baltimore authorities to have his
detectives look out for Emmett Glenn,
thirteen years old, who disappeared from
his home last Thursday. His parents live
at No. Linden avenue in Baltimore
When the fugitive left home he wore black
knee pants and black stockings. The local
police think he may have the war fever.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
LOafng Prohibited.

Loahng in front of barrooms is going to
be stopped by the police and in this
work the patrolmen will have the as
sistance of the Police Court. Last night
Policeman Hartley arrested Samuel Blue,
John Stevenson. Charles Rose and John
Oliver, all colored, for lettering in front Of
a saloon on 1872 street. Blues personal
bends were taken and his companions were
fined 81 each by Judge Scott
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Violate Bicycle Regu1at tfOns.

Three cases involving violations of the
bicycle regulations were recorded in the
Folice Court today. William A. Saks and
William Murphy were charged with hav-
ing handle bars not of the regulation height
They forfeited 81 and So, respectively. Hen
ry Clay forfeited 81 for failure to have a
bell ON his bicycle.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Reception to the Braves.

Idaho Tribe. No. Is. I. O. r. M, has pre-
pared a reception to be rendered to the
Great Council Of the District of Columbia
and visiting chiefs Tuesday evening, Nav
II. at their wiswam in Northeast Temple.
in this reservation, and Tuesday night. II
is expected. will be witnessed the largest
gathering of Red Men ever seen in This
reservation. ~
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Multiplication of OfYen,es.

William Thomas and John Toney, both
c"iored, today pleaded guilty before Judge
hirnpali OF engaging in an affray. The In
VeS'lgation developed that during the prog
fess OF the fight Thomas threw a brick
"hich struck Nathan Burk and broke his
leit arm. and he also broke open the door
OF Burk house The prisoner was sentenc-
ca TO six months in Jail for the assault
thirty days additional for the destruction
OF burk property and he and Toney were
eAch Iihed - Tor engaging in the affray.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Sale of business Propertx.

James w. Ratcliffe, auctioneer, sold
Friday at public sale. the business prop
erty at the northwest corner of 10th and
c streets northwest. &c feet on 10th by
4s feet ON c streets, to Elizabeth Camp
bell and Sarah A. Wilkerson, for $I1, Goo
Also the two story brick store and dwell
ing, 30 l street southeast, to Annie
Cuvillier for 1850. The property has a
frontage of % feet one inch on I street
and W feet on ID street
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Benefit OF the Babies.

A Mother Goose. carnival will be given
Friday afternoon at o'clock next at tbe
Columbia Theater. for the benefit of a mo-
mortal cot in the baby ward at the Chill
dren's, Hospital. The entertainment will he
under the auspices of the Virginia Memor-
ial Guild, and will be directed by Miss Mir
nile Hawke. The effort is to add to the fa :
cilities Of the hospital in prepa ration fo
the heated season, when children most need
careful attention.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Wanted n Cigarette

Judge Kimball today held Henry Cole
man. eolored. in $1,000 bail for the action
Of the grand jury for shooting at Andrew
Tyler, also colored- Coleman asked TYLER
10 give him cigarette, and upon his re-
fusal drew pistol and fired at him.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Three Months I'm Jail.

While skylarking Sunday evening with
William Taylor, William Hutton became
argered and cut him in the side with a
knife, fnflicting severe wound. He was
tried today in the Police Court and Judge
kimball sent him to Jail for three months
Evening star., 1898-05-17

Mrs. Mary Burch. the aged woman who
was committed to the workhouse several
days ago in order to have her mental con-
dition passed upon, was adjudged insane
by DR.. Hickling, who reported that she
was a fit subject for the asylum. Since
her arrest relatives have called and inter-
ested themselves in her behalf. Today shc
was brought into court and given permis-
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Ascension Day Services.

Ascension day services will be observed
by Simon Commandery, No /; Gethsemane,
No. 3, and Mount Calvary, No. 4, K. T.,
Thursday evening, May 49, at the Vermont
Avenue Baptist Church, Vermont avenue
between Q and r streets northwest, at S
O'clock. Sermon by Rev. T. 7. Tice Of An
napoliS, Nd.
Evening star., 1898-05-17

Capitalists and SPECTATORS should attend
the sale of the valuable lot on G. street be-
tween 18th end 18th streets northwest. i'm
proved by two one-story brick stores Nos
1903 and 1409l2. which takes place tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Very desirable for
erection of fine business building-Advt
Evening star., 1898-05-17
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-James Young In
David Garrick-
Bijou Observation-Disclosures Specialties.
Columbia Theater.-No performance.
Grand Opera House.-Black Patti Trou-
badours.
Kernan's Iyceum Theater.-The Fay
Foster Company.
14l1 Pennsylvania avenue.-Phil Clover's
sJO.sO oil painting, "Fatima."
Conn. avenue and H st.-Decorative Art
Garden Party.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Robert TiIIett Missing.

Robert F. Tillett has been reported miss
ing and the police have been asked to look
out for him. He is thirty-four years old.
has sandy hair and blue eyes. He left his
home. No. 2O1 K street southeast. last Fri
day.
Evening star., 1898-05-17

The fine residence No 1902 Vermont ave-
nue. Will be sold by trustees tomorrow after
noon at auction at 3 o'clock. The lot has a
frontage or both Vermont avenue ana 18th
street and is valuable either for home or
Tor speculation See advertisement for par
Uculars.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
Rare and Benutiful Plants

Studer offers a complete assortment of
Ts,ive and imported Plants, Bulbs Shrubs
Trees, etC.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-05-17

See ''ad.' of Empire Carpet Cleaning wks.
Page 4. Stumph Bedding Co, Tth and X.
Evening star., 1898-05-17

Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-05-17

KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; city stores.
c. D. KENNY.
Evening star., 1898-05-17

Gas Ranges-easiest work. cheapest fuel
1904 G.. C. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 18th
Evening star., 1898-05-17

No more leaky vapor stoves Buy the
new Dangler. A. Eberly's Sons, rs 9TH n.w.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
PABsT BEER Is UNRIvALED.

IaI5oI bE1Eft 10 U-Nfhl t3IIr-L'.
In every town and city in America Pabst
famous Milwaukee Beer is the standard.
Try "Doppel Braeu, if you prefer dark
beer At Srocers, or phone 273.
PABST BREWING CO., 7O3 n. Cap st.
Evening star., 1898-05-17

Stock-Reducing Furniture Sale.
Everything heavily reduced. Moses, s. IL
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-05-17
"HYOMEI"
CURES BY INHALATION

1t is Natures own remedy. Taken with tho air
you breathe, IL reaches all the parts affected,
killing the germs Of disease at once. and bringing
such relief TO the sufferer be obtained In
no other way.
There is no danger risk. Your money Is re-
funded II IL fails to relieve.
''Hyomei'' Outfit, Sl.UO. Extra bottles. boc
"Hyomei' Balm Ia wonderful heAeri, 25c Sold
10y all druggists sent 10y mail. Send for the
story Of "Hyomei." Mailed free.
THE r. T. BOOTH CO.,
ASToR COURT BUILDING.
33D ST. CNEXT wALDoRF-ASToRIA HoTEL1.
NEW YORK.
Evening star., 1898-05-17

st"ck-Reducing Furniture Sale.
everything heavily reduced Moses + :, II
-AdveTtiseTnent %
Evening star., 1898-05-17

Fragrant, Spicy Carnations, CSC. DOG.
GUIDES are the best grown. 1924 F.-Advt.
The herald., 1898-09-08
COMMITTEE WORK
Democratic State Central Committee in
Session

Session
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. THE new
Democratic state central committee, con-
s.sting Of the appointees Of the late state
convention and the twenty gentlemen
named by Judge Mcguire, gathered at the
California hote this afternoon for the pur-
pose OF organizing. in order to be in posi-
tion to direct the affairs Of the present cam
pa.gn.
The following officers have been named:
Seth Mann, president by accaamation; Ben
NJ. Maddox, secretary; Senator Sewen OF
Mendocino, vice president; c. C. Wright OF
Los Angeles, second vice president; Raleigh
Rarcar Of Vacavile, third vice president
John Markley, first assistant secretary
Allen McCabe, second assistant secretary
Geo. Park, third assistant secretary; Geo.
Morris, fourth assistant secretary; BART
Bert, treasurer.
A purity committee was chosen, COM
posed Of the following gentlemen: c. c.
Wright. Jos. Leggett, John A. Hicks, Max
Nagnms, W. c. Graves and B. v. Sargent
The COMMITTEES adjourned after brief ad-
dresses had been delivered by Governor
Budd, Mayor Phelan, W. II. AFFORD. ". T.
Jeter. c. c. Wright, J. H. Sewell and others.