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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
Death of Henry Boswell,

Mr.. Richard Henry Boswell a well-known
citizen of Washington, died Monday even
ing, after three months illness of Bright's
disease. Mr.. Boswell was born in this city
fifty-seven years ago. and has resided here
continuously. and for thirty years was one
of the most respected and useful employees
of the W. Il. Moses house. He was popu-
lar in Masonic. Odd Fellow and knights
OF Pythias circles, and for forty years has
been before the public in church choir and
quartet singing. having possessed a basso
voice of exceptional power and quality He
leaves a widow and one son. He will be
buried from his late residence, AS O street
northwest, at o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
The Request Denied.

The District Commissioners deny the re-
quest of the proprietor OF the Hotel Enrich
Tor permission to connect lis premises
with wires of the Potomac Electric Power
CcmpGny on the opposite side of the ad-
Joining alley. The Commissioners say this
would necessitate drawing wire into the
PIPE crossing the public alley and would
constitute the construction of an under
ground electric conduit, or house connec-
ton. under circumstances such as are not
permitted by law, and they are therefore
Unable TO grant his request to use the ptte
Ior the purpose indicated. They express
the hope. how-ver, that legislation viii he
LAD at this session of Congress that will
re medy cases of this kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
GOOD CAMERA WORK,
The Dinviddie Collection of Photos
at the Capital Bicycle Club.


The walls of the commodious reception
parlor of the Capital Bicycle Club are hung
with photographs which are the result of
the skill of Mr.. William Dinwiddie, the
photographer of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. The pictures are all reproduc-
lions of scenes along or in the vicinity of
the lines of the railroad. Some of them are
rare examples of the perfection to which
modern photography has been brought.
This is especially true of the picture called
'Sheridan'S Ride showing the road where
the famous Union general commenced his
immortal dash. The technical character
istics of the photograph closely approach
perfection. Sunrise at Havre de Grace"
and Aiken Creek, the latter a fall scene
in the woods. closely resemble etchings, so
delicate is their treatment.
The exhib ton altogether is a good one
and large numbers of persons visited it this
afternoon when it was opened at o'clock
Admission is by card. The pictures will be
on view from to & and from to 10
O'Clock pm. today, tomorrow and Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
Annual BANQUET.

The annual banquet of the Genealogical
Society was held last evening at the Ok
ford Hotel. DR.. H. J. Allen was toast mas
ter, and among those who responded to
toasts were Drs- J. b. Rich. ]. r. Walton,
A. ID. Co5ey. ]. II. p. Benson, w. N CO.
gan. d. E. Wiber and +. J. Jones.
Among those present were Drs. Benson,
Walton. Wiber, Cogan, Scott, Jones. Mon
zoe. Buchanan, Slime, Hatton, Allen. Sharp.
l.. F. Davis, j. W. Davis, Wall, Trail,
Holmes. Hodges, Meyer. Moore, Smith,
Marsteiler and FARMLAND.
DR.. NJ J. Holmes was the essayist of the
evening. and read a paper upon The Mi
cro-organ isms of the Oral Cavity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
Over n Million Visitors Since Shaft
Mns Opened to Public.

According to Colonel Bingham, the Off
Ger in charge of public buildings and
grounds. there were 9,345 visitors to the
top of the Washington monument during
the month Of February. OF this number
7,40o made the ascent by the elevator and
1910 by the stairway, making a total of
1852, 125 persons who have visited the top
since the monument was first opened to
the public, October 0, 1889. One afternoon
during the month a visitor threw a pint
flask down the shaft from near the top.
lady who was leaning over the railing
near the 160-foot landing was nearly
struck by the flask, which was smashed
into thousand pieces at the 3G-foot land
ing. By the greatest of good luck no one
was injured, although several persons
narrowly escaped being struck by pieces
of flying glass. The perpetrator of this
outrage escaped detection.
One of the principal improvements made
to the public grounds during the month
was the laying of 30 linear feet of board
walk feet wide in the Smithsonian
grounds on the line of the path leading
from 18th street southwest. The walk was
laid as much for the prevention of tres
passing as to give a dry pathway to pc
destrianS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

The second OF series of recitals was
given at the Church of the Reformation
last evening TO large and appreciative
audience. Mrs. Nettie Mcfarland Barry
the accomplished organist of the church
played y number OF selections including
some Of the gems from 'Mignon'' and
Faust as popular pieces. while a Bach's
frguc and one of WeIy's offertories
showed her technique ana command of the
resources Of the organ. She was assisted
by the choir of the church, Mrs. w E.
ParsoH, Miss PCggensce, Mr.. Scharff and
Mr. Eugene Stevens, director who sung
TWO numbers. Solos were rendered in ex-
cellent style by Mrs. Parson and Mr. Ste
Vens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
Impressive EvnnSeIistic Addresses

Evangelist d. w. White addressed and
impressed with his earnest eloquence large
throngs yesterday, preaching at the Cal
vary Baptist Church in the afternoon and
the Fourth Presbyterian Church in the
evening. The meetings were held und-r
the auspices of the Young Mems Christian
Association and will be repeated today at
the same hours and places. Tomorrow
afternoon at 4:15 Major Whittle will again
hold services at Calvary Baptist Church
and at 1880 in the evening at the Foundry
M. E, Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
Vnsubdiyidcd Lands.

In reply to an inquiry made by Mr..
Thomas W. Gilmer, the District Commits
sioners transmitted to him a statement
made by the assessor of the District rela-
tive to unsubdivided lands in the District.
The assessor states that approximately
there are in the city proper Gill acres of
land. and in the county tagriculturaD 10 054
acres, exclusive of government land In
the subdivided ground, designated nom
agricultural, there are about 5000 acres.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT,

Academy of Music.-Flo Irwin in 1.-THE
Widow JONES'
Columbia Theater-Clara Morris and
High-class Vaudeville.
Grand Opera House.-"Tennessee's Pard-
ner.'
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-"Miss New
York, jr.
Lafayette Square Opera House-Mr.
Herbert Kelley and Miss Effie Shannon in
Tho Moth and the Flame
New National Theater.-May Irwin in
1.-THE Swell Miss FitZwell."
Willard Hall--Lumieres Cinematographe.
Carroll Institute, 10th street near X
Dramatic Recital by Ellen Vockey
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EpyyOrthiNns In Debate.

A debate was held last night under the
auspices OF the Epworth League of Metro
Eoitan NJ. E. Church, the subject being
THAT foreign missions should receive more
financial support than should home mis-
sions." Mr. G. F. Timms and Mr.. j. S.
Evans spoke on the affirmative and Mr. NJ
w. Twltchell and Mr.. H. A. Harding on
the negative. The judges, Mr.. w. +. Ga
pen, Mr.. II. N. johnson and Mr.. j. J. Will
marth, decided in favor OF the affirmative
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In the event Of war with Spain 1 hope
that the first major generals commission
issued may contain the name of Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee of Virginia This is the senti-
ment of republican soldier of the late
war. OLD VETERAN.
March 8, 1893.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the National Life Insurance Company
was held yesterday. Directors to serve for
ensuing year were elected as follows:
Henry j. Furber, Adam S. Pratt, David
Quigg, j. H. Richie, William H. Turner,
William A Trail, Milton o. Hggin, Charles
H. Newton, Frank C. Branson Fred w.
Pratt. Eugene c. Long and Henry j. Fur
Der, jr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
To Sell Furniture

You will get more money for vour furni-
ture by selling it through Sloan 4 Co. 1907
q street, than in any other way. Drop
them a card.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

Property No. 3'r22 p street and vacant
ground adjoining. will be sold at auction
by Glover and Decide, trustees, today at
40 p.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

Strangers In the City Can Hire
Fine carriages by trip, week and month, at
powneys Model Stables, 1622-2S L street
Advertise ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

The concert by the public school teachers
in aid of the Teachers Annuity and Aid
Association drew a large audience 20 the
Congregational Church last night and fur
nished most enjoyable and credita5le
entertainment. Those who took part, in
one way or another, wera Miss Alys E.
Bentley, Mr.. Fl. p. Hoover. Miss Grace L.
Altschu. Miss Crook, Miss Carlotta Brock
EFT. Miss Wilma Wiilengucher. Miss Schott
Miss Lena Carolyn Freeman, Mr.. Joseph
Ffrckel Miss Eleanor Simond, Miss Lii
liam HALEY. Miss Ella knight, MIR. Philip
Gerry, Miss Fannie Y. Alice and Miss
Margaret ). Sherman.
The affair was under the direction of
Mrs Clara Baker Smith, who was most
efficiently assisted by Miss Minna Helm
Tichs. violinist; Miss Elsa like piarist
ard Miss Roberta Allen, violinist, who gave
srec!al numbers with fine effect. The clos
ing number. America, sung by all the
soloi5ts, with Dr. Bischof at the organ,
reused the audience to joining in, and in
srired high show of patriotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at a.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a..
to m.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50, 1905, IL
a. m, 12:05, 2:05, 3, and 4:15 p. m.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer every half hour and
Falls Church hourly from $50 a. m. to
1U:4O u. M
PorkLoinRoasts, SIC. h. Johnston's, page 8.
kENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; city stores.
c. ID. KENNY.
C-Auerhach'S Bargain Bulletin inCity Items
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
CITY ITEMS.
c. Auerbnch's bargain bulletin,

c. Auerbnch's Bargain Bulletin, & ii.
Fine 4-ply Linen Collars, pc. quality. &C.
25c. Seamless Socks, 10c.; 50 Spring Hats,
?Sc.: soc. Golf Caps, 19c.; soc. Fine Silk
Nec6wear. 15c.: pc. Neckwear 10c.; New
$40 Sewing Machines, $3.50; New $40 Auto
matte Machines, so. Any Domestic Pat
tern in the house, &c. 1t
No Others Like "DoNc Brand" Hams.
They've been finest for more than % years.
Better now than ever before Try them.
Miller & Krogmann, Cen. and K st. Mkts.
Pork TenderIOins md Spare Ribs
Are specalties here. Fresh every market
day and sold only by us. Reasonable
prices. ]. A. Augusterfer, 656 Cen. Mkt.
That $4O,OOO,OOO Loan to Spain
Would pay for papering lots of rooms at
our prices-s2 up. Nolte, SO 9th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
Election of Directors,

What Royal Glue sticks stays stuck" 1Oc
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.
BALANCE IN TREASURY,
Statement of Finances by Officers OF
Pure Food COnErcas.

Statement of Finances by Officers of
Pure Food Congress.
The accounts of Secretary A j. Wedder-
burn and Treasurer Robert n. Harper of
the pure food congress were examined by
the auditing committee at a meeting of the
advisory committee yesterday afternoon,
and they were found to be correct. The
gratifying discovery was also made that a
balance remained after the settlement of
the accounts
Mr. Wedderburn stated that he had sent
out over 5000 letters in connection with the
calling of the congress; that the governors
of the different states had been invited to
send delegates; that of the thirty-five who
answered the call twenty-four sent dele
gates, and that of the 800 delegates who
Were appointed by various organizations
some 22G from outside the District of Co
lumbia We're present, while about hundred
from the District participated. Thirteen
national organizations, eighty-six local and
state organizations and all the departments
invited TO participate were represented.
The local advisory committee adjourned to
meet at the call of the president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

The two-story brick dwelling No 2OO9
Vermont avenue, will be sold by trustees
tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

Nothing Could BE Daimler
Than Guides lilies of the valley. 1924 F.
Advertisements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

The HOFFMAN, REClTAL-A musician
speaking of the recent recitals in New
York of Josef Hoffman, said 1T Is diff
cult for any one to restrain himself and
keep from extravaganza in speaking of his
performances. He was a marvellous child;
he has become a wonderful man, for, de-
spite his few years, he Is man in his ar
tistic sense. No other standard will fit
him, If, indeed, he has not established for
himself a new one an almost unreachable
ore" That this is true has been evidenced
by his every appearance Every promise
of his childhood has been redeemed. He
returns great artist, and, judged by
others. in seeming full maturity of his
powers. To appreciate Hofma ann, one who
remembers his first concerts, when but a
lad of eight, must now listen to him. In
strength he is phenomenal and of strong
ly concentrated kind; his octaves are re-
narkable, his energy Is unflagging, and in
his honesty of purpose and breadth and
generosity in working up climaxes he shows
how sensitive he is to nobility or grandeur
of thought. The Washington recital Of
Josef Hofmann occurs at the Columbia
next Tuesday afternoon at 4:15. Seats are
row selling at Guzman's ticket office, at E;
F. Droop G. Sons.
THE PACIFIC MAIL."-Brilliant COM
edy, delightful music, starting specialties
and an elaborate scenic production is prom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

MADAME LILLIAN NORDICA.-Mad-
anne Lillian NOrdica assisted by Mr.. f.
Evan Williams. tenor; Mr.. Leo Storm,
'cellist. and MIR. E. Romayne Simmonds,
pianist will give grand concert at the
Lafayette Square Opera House Thursday
March 81 tmatinee). This will be welcome
news to Washington lovers of the better
class of music. many of whom doubtless
remember the success attending the con-
cert given last season in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09

THE COLUMBIA'S BARGAIN NATL
NEE.-There will be bargain matinee at
the Columbia tomorrow afternoon, when
the price of admission will be fifty cents to
all parts of the house. Clara Morris has
many old admirers here, and the sketch
she is doing gives her splendid chance to
display her emotional powers. The balance
of the company include some of the best
known vaudeville performers.
The Press., 1898-11-17
Lord CroYner.

To read Egyptian French accounts ot Lord Cromer, you would picture him o stiff browed, hard mouthed, cynical, taciturn martinet. To look at the real man, you would say that he gave half of his time to sleep and the other half to laughing. Lolling in his carriage through. the streets of Cairo, or light ing fresh cigarette in his office, dress ed in loose fitting gray tweed and 8 striped shirt, with ruddy face, ehort white hair and short white mussache, with gold trimmed eyeglasses half hid ing eyes half closed, mellow of voice and fluent of speech--is this the per fidious Barring, you ask yourself, whom Fgenchmen detest and strive to initiate? this the terrible Lord Cromer whom kbedivCs obey and tremble?
 His demeanor is genial and courteous His talk is easy, open, shrewd, hua. or ous. His subordinates admire, respect. even love him. He is the mildest man. nered man that ever sacked primo min ister Only somehow yon still felt the steel stiffening tine velvet. He is genial, but he would be bold man who would take liberty with him: he talks, only not for publication; he is loved. yet he must always be obeyed VI 'et as long as he can, steel as soon as lie must that is Lord Crcmer Egypt in 1898. by G. w Stevens.
The Press., 1898-11-17
AmaxTnm CIeverpess og B,rda.

There is something very remarkab bic in the almost reasoning powers mani fested occasionally by birds in elqding pursuit or in turning attention from their nests and young, but in few is this more noticeable than in the duck tribes. In Captain Blacks narrative of his arctic land expedition the following instance of this is given:
 One of his companions, MT. King, having shot female duck, fired again and, as he thought, disabled it's male companion. Accordingly, leaving the dead bird. which he had the mortified tion of seeing shortly afterward carried of by one of the white headed eagles, he waded into the water after the drake. which, far from being huttered or alarmed, remained motionless, as if waiting to be taken up. Still, as he neared it, it glided easily away through innumerable little hooks and windings Several times he reached out his hand to seize it, and, having at last with great patience managed to coop it up in a corner, from which there appeared to be no escape, he was tliumphantly bending down to take it when, to his utter astonishment, it looked around at him, cried "QuackP' and then flew away so strongly that he was convinced he had never hit it at all The bird s object clearly was to draw the gunner away from it's companion
The Press., 1898-11-17
The Force of 2 Rifle Bullet.

In the English official regulations it is stated that the mean extreme range of tLe Lee Metford bullet may be taken as about 8. 500 yards, although with 8 strong wind 8, 76O yards have been ob- served. The bullets find their way through joints of walls unless the walls are made very fine and set in ce- ment. About l5O rounds, concentrated on nearly tue same spot at 900 yards, will break a nine inch brick wall. Rammed earth gives less protection than loose. When fired into sand, the bullet is found to be always turned aside after it has entered a little way. The following thicknesses of material Gin inches) are usually necessary to stop the regulation 1908 inch bullet: Shingle between boards, 1 hardened steel plate,
 h; good patchwork, g.; sack of coal,
 l9; hard, dry mud wall, IA; peat earth, 60; compressed cotton bales, 22; oak,
 97; elm, 8S; teak. S6; fir, AS: clay, 4S.
The Press., 1898-11-17
The Dough Head Discovered,

That truth is stranger than fiction is illustrated by the following true story, relates the Lapeer Press: About 40 years ago boy was kicked by horse. The physician attending the case found his skull was broken, and a good share of his brains had leaked out Thinking to do the best he could and knowing it would not do to leave the place vacant the doctor took buckwheat flour, and making thick batter, trephined the skull and filled the cavity That boy lived and grew to be a man, weighs 250 pounds and is smart as most men. Ewing not far from Oakwood, he does business ill Lapeer quite often and is all right, only once ill awhile that buck wheat batter will rise, and then he is daft for time. Dr. William Rossman, who died ill this city, did the surgical i0h
The Press., 1898-11-17
an African nrothst-in-,au

A native has been committed to the high court for trial tor mu.ilating his mother-in-law by cutting of her ear.
 The native averred that his mother in-law had ettempted to entice her daughter away from him, her lawful husband. to some other native. and he took the extreme measuKe of cutting eff her ear as a gentle hint to mind her own business dwelo Times.
 GLoRI US NEWS comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile, of Washifa. l. T. He writes; -Four bottles of Electric Bltters have cured Mrs. Brewster of scrofula, which had caused her great suffering for years. Ttrrible sores would break out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no help; but her cure is complete and her health Is excellent " This shows what thousands have proved. that Elec- tric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. It's the supreme remedy for ec- zena. letter, salt rheum, ulcers, bOils and running sores. It stimulates liver, kld- neys and bowels, axpels poisons, helps di- gestiOn, builds up the strength. Only 50 centa,. Guaranteed.
 Sold by A. c. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1898-11-17

rurthering the benevolent advice of the Associated Charities in recommending the sick and suffering to use Dr. Greene's Neryura blood and nerve remedy the grand cure for disease which Rev. Dr. Dewitt Talmage used and recommends to the people, and concerning which Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher wrote highest praise of its wonderful beneficial effects - Clara Barton, President of the Red Cross So- ciety, now gives public indorsement of this great remedy which is so perfectly and effectually curing the people from their complaints.
 Why will people continue to suffer and drag out an unhappy and miserable exis- tence of sickness, pain, weakness and de bility when there is a remedy sure to cure Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy is pronounced on every hand and by all classes of people to be the most wonderful cure for disease ever known. It cures where all others fail. Physicians declare Dr. Greene's Nervura to be beyond doubt the grandest medical discovery of this century, and recommend and prescribe 1t as the surest of all remedies to restore health and strength, to make the sick well, and to relieve the weakness, debility, pain, anguish and suffering of disease.
 What higher commendatlon can thls medicine have, what more convincing proof, what more positive assurance that Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy will surely cure than the recom- mendation and indorsement of the Presi- dent of the Red Cross Society, the world wide known and universally loved and honored, Clara Barton, who has brought relief to thousands of the world suffering whose crowning act of benevolent charity in C"~~vi@~ to stricken Cuhf ships laden
The Press., 1898-11-17
The HoweII Torpedo.

Commodore John A. Howell, who has just been promoted to the rank of rear admiral. is the inventor of self propelling torpedo that differs in sew eral respects from the Whitehead. The chief novelty of the American system relates to the mode of driving the screw
 Whitehead stored compressed air in 8 chant Der i'll his torpedo and placed in an adjoining compartment small en. zine which should be operated thereby at the right juncture. Howell employs a l@svy fywheel, which is put in rapid revolution, just before the torpedo is launched, by connecting its projecting axle with steam engine that is entire ly independent of the torpedo The Howell system has been improved since it was first patented ill 1871, and it has been extensively used in the United States navy