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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
THE BUYING PUBLIC APPRECIATE REAL
BARGAINS AND EASY PAYMENTS. p

This sale of the MetzerQtt Music Co
stock of pianos is a remarkable one IN
many respects. The business done up 70
dat. is away and beyond our expectations.
Mr. MetZerott having permanently re-
tired. il becomes necessary TO -either sell
these fine high grade pianos or ship them
back To- the factory, and We scarcely
hoped TO sell more than half the stock
bv the closing date of the sale. which H.
March ;. but at the rate the pianos have
been taken the fiIst three days We nrm-
IL believe they WIFI an go this week or
early next week and we attribute this re
marl1able success wholly 10 the fact that
we made a plain statement of facts IN
our announcement; We are doing every
thing We claim. and shall continue 20 do
SO until the last instrument is disposed OF
All we ask or expect 10 receive for this
stock is the actual wholesale cost and
when you buy a piano at wholesale
prices it means a saving of anywhere
from Sl00 10 500 in the purchase.
We offer q brand new 500 Morris up
right piano. English oak case. fully guar
anteed for -SL25: rosewood finish case SIC
less.
We offer brand new $500 cabinet grand
pianos. hand-carved panels English oak,
mahogany or burl walnut case. for S2sS
rosewood finish case So less.
Twenty-Five dollars cash. SO per month
buys any piano in the house.
We offer brand new 1925 pianos for SlSS
We offer 'Knabe" upright pianos, rose
wood case Sl20; used.
We offer elegant $3.50 whitney pianos.
various woods. for Sl60.
Twenty-Five dollars cash. s. to SO per
month. buys them.
Many may be disappointed by coming
too late to secure choice bargains, as the
stock is going rapidly.
Store tMetzerott Buildingf open nights.
W. N. COTTER. Factory Agent.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
ARTIST BOLDINI ILL.
well-Known Portrait Painter strick-

Ell WIN PNEUMONIA.
New York. Feb. 2i-Giovanni Boldini
the artist, is seriously i'll at the Waldorf
Astoria with pneumonia. Boldini was
taken Ill last week, and his disorder de-
veloped into pneumonia, and yesterday
his condition was rep6rtedIas acutely SER
ious. He arrived i'm this country late in
November last year on his first trip to
America. He received a cordial welcome
here. and has been freely entertained
since his arrival.
He was born in Ferrara in 1s45. His
father was an artist, and. it is said. a
painter of religious subjects. Boldini be-
gan his artistic career in romantic vein.
and his first work of note was done in IL
lustration OF Scott's 'Ivanlfoe." He went
from Ferrara to Florence. He stayed
there six years where he perfected him.
self in the style for which he is known.
While not confining his work to portrait
painting solely. 1t was away back in the
Cos that he began to paint portraits. In
London. at that time. he painted pic
lures of Lady Holland. the Duchess of
Westminster and other well-known wO-
men, and when he came to America IL
was portrait painter that he was
known.
Boldini Is known as a delightful com
panion, and good nature appears i'm every
lineament OF his intelligent face. He is
yivacious, droll, and interesting. but be-
meath this there Is a depth of serious
ness one would look fer in an artist of his
fame. Boldini brought with him to this
country many of his best works, and they
have been greatly admired.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
ENGLISH RULE IN AFRICA.
Mr.. Chanberlain's Scheme Definin z
Future Program


London. Feb. PA parliamentary
paper has been issued containing Jo-
seph Chamberlain's scheme for the fu-
ture administration of British South
African Company. The plan provides
that the company shall refer any diff
ference with the natives to the Colonial
secretary and shall obey his direction.
The company shall also furnish the sec
retary annually a statement OF it's ac-
counts, administrative expenditures
and public revenue apart from its com
mercial profits, together with its esti-
mates for the ensuing term. In the
event of failure TO comply with these
requirements the charter of the COM
pany is reVOcable.
All judicial appointments are to be
subject to the approval of the secre-
tary of state for the colonies and re-
movable by him. The resident commits
siOner and military commander are
both to be appointed and paid by the
Crown. which will have fuller Informal
ton than hitherto regarding the finan-
cial situation of the company and ac-
cess to ali of the companys records
and correspondence. The Crown may
remove any directors or officials of the
NohipahS iH isoiiuoH ii't CpihpiyiHS Win
these provisions. On the other hand
the company retains control of its fis-
cal legislation and retains the power to
disallow any of the enactments Of the
local legislative council. The scheme
in general does not create any new ad-
ministrative machinery. but seeks to
make the present more effective.
The scheme suggests. in view of the
governments financial provision. the
creation Of u board of commissioners
similar 10 that created in 1884 To con-
troll the East India Company. The
shareholders elect ell directors and the
Crown assumes no responsibility TO
shareholders.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
CONSECRATED A BISHOP.
Rev. John f.. Fitzmau rice Advanced
In His Clerical office.

Philadelphia. Feb. 2i.--At the Cathe-
draI this morning in the presence of Il
large crowd Of Catholic Church digni-
taries. Rev. John +. Fitzmaurice was
consecrated Coadjutor Bishop of Erie.
The ceremony began at 10 O'Clock The
bishop-eiect was escorted to a position
before the altar clad in his ecclesiasti-
cal robes.
Archbishop p. J. Ryan. Of Philadel-
phia. VS. ConsecratOr. with Bishops
Horstmann and Prendergast as assist
ants. DR.. McC,abe read the papal bulls
authorizing the conservation of the ap-
pOintee. Rev. NJ. J. HOban. ID. D.. Of
Scranton. preached the sermon. Be
side the papal delegate Martinelli, there
We're a dozen bishops of the Eastern
States in attendance. Following the
ceremony at the Cathedral a banquet
was rendered To the new bishop in the
Academy of Music.
The new bishop will celebrate his
first mass in the Church of St Agatha
here next Sunday. Bishop FitZmau
rice's three brothers. Rev. Frank P.
James J. and Edmund, witnessed the
conservation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
ON A WAR FOOTING.
An Emergency CAN for the Califor-
mia National Guard


Sacramento. Cal. Feb. 2i.-An emer-
gency circular has been issued by Gen.
eral N w Muller. of the Third Brigade
of the National Guard. Of California, Or
dering the Second and Sixth Regiments
of Infantry, Cavalry Troep and the
Signal Corps composing his command, to
assemble at the armories tonight and
place themselves on a war footing imme-
diately
This order instructs commanding Off
GERS to make arrangements for the as
signment of six days rations to each
man. They are also ordered to ascertain
the exact number of men that will volun-
teer for service I'm the event of a declara-
ton of war. and the names Of those who
will enlist to Increase the complement of
every company TO l03 members.
The Third Brigade has a membership of
LEO at present, the average strength of
each company being about 60 men.
Ever since the destruction of the battle
ship Maine the executive department has
been i'm receipt of petitions daily from
prominent citizens all over the State for
permission to organize companies for SER
vice should war be declared with Spain.
These papers together with all personal
applications for enlistment have been re-
ferred by Governor Rrdd to the adjutant
general.
Union Campfire No. l, Blue and Gray,
of Los Angeles, has rendered the services
of a mounted company. Mayor III. p.
Clark, of Santa Cruz. who served as cap
tain of the Seventeen Indiana Regiment,
of which eN-Prcsident Harrison was col
onel during the rebellion. has applied for
permission TO organize and tender the
services of company of volunteers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Conquest OF THE EAST.
A Plan to Int reduce Western Cfvili-
zation Into China


Philadelphia. Feb. 24-Rev. Gilbert
Reid today explained to the board of
managers of the Trades League the
plan for the founding of the "Interna-
tional Institute of China" The idea is
TO erect i'm Peking a group Of buildings
for the institute. with the purpose of
reaching the higher classes Of Chinese
and intoduce to them Western civiliZa-
tion. neral, scientific, commercial and
religious, on a broad basis. The insti-
tute is to be non-sectarian and inter
national.
The buildings are to consist of a main
reception hall where the Chinese may
meet foreigners in a social way In
the rear of this win be a main audi
toiium for lectures. etc. with class
luoms for special instruction in NaI iOus
matters On each side. The seating ca
pacity viii -be about 2.9eO In wings
of the main building win be a reading
IoDm and library and a commercial
and scientific museum.
Mr. Reid enlarged On the adva antageS
to be derived from the founding of this
institute I'm commercial way. and en-
phasized the value particularly Of the
museum in the way Of stimulating
trade. He stated that the Commercial
Museum Of this city had offered to send
an exhibit when the building was ready.
The cost Of the buildings and ground
is estimated at $50. 600. While the en-
tire Institution is TO b. strictly internal
tional. the speaker thought that il
would not be asking too much to have
Philadelphia build the museum.
The maintenance Of the institute is To
be provided for by contributions. and
the manag agement is To be vested in a
board. consisting Of ten men. including
Mr. Reid. chosen from the influential
foreign and native residents Of Peking.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
WORK ON THE GREAT CANAL.
The photographic Party Discovers
shorter Route

Shorter Route.
San Carlos, Nicaragua, Jan. 3O.-The
photographic party. working under the
Nicaragua Canal Commission, have near
ly completed their work in Lake Nicara-
qua. A channel has been found which
limits the distance to be dredged from
the entrance of the San Juan River to 8
fathoms of water in the lake for II miles.
This is a material gain over anything
shown by previous surveys. However. no
complete systematic survey has ever been
made before. Lieut.. Hiatus party has al
so found the shore line of the lake in the
vicinity of San Carlos to be inSccUrately
represented in the existing charts The
only thing necessary for the completion
of this part of the work is the arrival
of the Nicaraguan government steamer
1893 which has been promised for the
general survey of the lake. She was TO
have arrived last week. but has been de-
layed. she Is needed just now for gov
ernment service. The fact is. a revolu-
ton H. imminent or is thought To be-
which is just as bad in this case. The
command Of Lake Nicaragua depends on
the possession OF two steamers, the 1885
and the Victoria which latter is the prop
erty of the transportation company. The
party had curious experience last night.
or, rather. this morning When IL became
time To turn out ii was found there were
no servants in camp Upon inquiry it de-
veloped that the two natives who acted
in this capacity for Lieut.. Hiatus party
had been pressed into service of the state
over night. Upon his request To the COM
mandant they were released from fur
ther military service for the present.
Lieut.. Hiatus sees future benefit in this
temporary Inconvenience az these ser
wants are now likely to remain very close
to the camp, while the present excite
meut lasts. in order tG avoid another
night of guard duty
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
A Pleasant Reception.

Miss Louise Bricker, No. 409 Tenth
street northwest, gave reception last
evening in honor of her cousin, Miss
Shoemaker, of Pennsylvania, During
the evening program was rendered by
Mr. Sharp Bricker and Mr.. Beller and
Mr.. Cummings, Of the Carroll Dra-
matte Club. Music, dancing and games
were interspersed. The house was dec
Grated with palms and cut flowers and
at a late hour luncheon was served.
Among those present were Misses Lille
Baier, Edna Baier. Rose Baier, L.
Mayer. A. Bosse, NJ. Vugt. l. Pistorio.
A. Shoemaker, L. Brieker. B. Bricker,
Messrs John Cummings. William
Woodburn, W. S. Bricker. J. p Camp
bell. c. d. Fox, S. c. Purcell, j. w.
Beller and j. r. Beymer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Su rgeons Volunteer.

Baltimore, Feb. 24-At a meeting of the
graduating class of the medical depart
ment of the University of Baltimore,
held yesterday morning. Dr. Duff, of
Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Giering. of Mary
land, moved that the members of the
class offer their services to the Secretary
of War. to be used in any position in
which he might need them. The presi-
dent appointed the following committee
to draft resolutions: Messrs. Eengler.
Maryland Giering. Maryland: Duff.
Pennsylvania: Fender and Friedlander,
New York. and the officers of the class:
II. ]. Mcclellan, Pennsylvania: M. Ber-
ger. New York; A C. Eleviln, Massa-
chusetts; Samuel Falk. New York; b. X
Shofield, Pennsylvania.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
BRAZIL BUYING CARS.
ShipIoads Of Railroad Material for
south America

Philadelphia Feb. 24-The German
steamship Amalfi which arrived on
Tuesday from New York, is being load
ed al Port Richmond with a cargo of
railroad freight cars, TO be shipped to
Rio Janeiro. Brazil, by the Allison
Manufacturing Company The steam
ship is to take fun cargo Of cars
consigned to one Of the Brazilian rail
roads. which has placed a large order
for rolling stock with the Philadelphia
firm. The Amalfi is a very large steam
ship. and is a regular South American
trader. The vessel will finish loading
and start for Rio Janeiro in about ten
days.
This viii make the second cargo Of
freight cars shipped to Brazil by the
Allison Company within a month, and
a third cargo will be shipped in about
two weeks. The con1pany's large plant
in West Philadelphia has been busy
for some time in filling the order. which
is said to be one Of the largest foreign
contracts for freight cars ever placed
i'm this country.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
The Parson,s Question.

(From the New York Commercial Adyertiser.)
Mr.. Bradlaugh was once engaged in a
discussion with dissenting minister.
Bradlaugh insisted that the minister
should answer question by a simple
Yes or No" without any circumlocu-
tion asserting that every question could
be replied to in that manner.
The reverend gentleman rose. and in a
quiet manner said: Mr.. Bradlaugh. will
you allow me to ask you a question on
these terms?''
Certainly" said Bradiaugh.
Then. may | ask. have you given UP
beating your wife?''
This was a poser, for If answered by
Yes 1t would imply that he had pre-
viously beaten her, and if by NO" that
he continued to do so.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

Ask your doctor how
many preparations of cod
liver oil there are.
He will answer, "Hun-
dreds of them.' Ask him
which is the best. He will
reply, "Scott's Emulsion"
Then see that this is the
one you obtain. 1t contains
the purest cod-liver oil, free
from unpleasant odor and
taste. You also get the hy-
pophosphites and glycerine.
ALI three are blended into
one grand healing and nour-
ishing remedy.
Soc and ti.es, sA dragsistk
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
EXCITEMENT IN CHICAGO.
Western Patriots Cheer Picture
of Uncle sam.

Chicago. Feb. 2t.-The trend Of popular
feeling i'm this city is indicated by the 'ex
citing demonstra tions in the theaters
and music halls.
In Hopkins Theater there were fifteen
minutes of terrific shouting tonight,
when the hattleships Maine and Iowa
were shown i'm the biograph manueNer-
ing off Fortress Monroe. The audience
arose cheered and cheered again. and
the climax was reached when a picture
Of Uncle Sam under the flag was thrown
on the canvas
AT the HaymIrket Theater the same
enthusiasm is shown when Bessie Bone
hill sings her song. The Inflated
Maine"
Railroad men. are taking their trains
through the West with small American
flags flying from the engines and the
rear ears. i'-t cas-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
EVERYBODY PATRIOTIC.
The National Song Sets Patriots
Fire

New York. Feb. 24.-Wild cheers filled
the air in the Peoples Opera House in
Mount Vernon last night, when the or
chestra struck up the song. MY Country
tbs of Thee"
The large crowd yelled until ii was inn
possible for one to hear himself think.
Manager Ring appeared on the stage and
tried to pacify the audience, but il was of
no use. The crowd joined in and sang
while the orchestra played.
During the intermission between the
third and fourth acts the audience was
again aroused by the orchestra playing
the Star Spangled Banner. The cheers
created by the playing OF this patriotic
song were deafening. Every man. wo-
man and child seemed TO join in and cheer
at the playing of this song, until II was
impossible to hear the orchestra.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
DE LONE HANGED IN EFFIGY.
Seafa ring Men Ready TO Give Their
Services.

Cape May. y. J., Feb. 24.-Not since
war times has there been such an over
flow of patriotic spirit as there has since
the disaster to the battleship Maine.
Hundreds of seafaring men live here.
and the terrible accident" has touched
them To the core.
They gather in groups on the streets
and discuss the possibilities OF war.
They know that if war comes they will
be called on TO help do the fighting
Yesterday some of the men hung de
LONE in effigy TO flag pole in the
, Fourth ward. The older ones watched
them smihngly, but sadly.
There may be real hangings yet"
they said. This war business is not all
fun
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
KISSED A SPANISH WALTZ.
An American Audience Demanded
"Yankee Doodle"

New York Feb. 24.-At the West End
Cafe last night the orchestra started to
play Spanish waltz. The audience his
sed and hooted till the musicians stop
ped in confusion. Some shouted for
Yankee Doodle" and as the orchestra
struck up the familiar tune the air was
rent with cheers and hundreds of voices
swelIed the chorus. other patriotic airs
followed and were received enthusiastic
callNs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Patriotic for Revenue.

tFrom the Peorla HeFaId.)
New York wants the Government to re-
imburse her to the amount Of $42. 1856 the
amount paid by the State in 1866 to arm
State troops organized to aid in suppress
ing the rebellion. New York never did
patriotic thing that she did not expect
pay for it.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
The woman's Relief Corps.

John A. Logan. Corps No l. w. r. c.,
met yesterday afternoon. Mrs. North pre-
siding The ceremony of initiation was
performed with one candidate Reselu-
tions of sympathy for the friends of
those who were killed on the Maine, and
for the survivors of that disaster. were
passed. II was announced that lecture
for the benefit of the poor fund would be
given next Tuesday evening. in Masonic
Hall
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Columbian Basketball Team.

Columbia University have been notified
TO present themselves to Mr. Arthur
Cranston, Of the medical department, who
viii be- manager of the team.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
PUTTING THE SCREWS ON.
Mill Owners at New Bedford Re-
fusP All Efforts at ComDromfSp.

New Bedford, Mass, Feb. 24.-The
hope of compromise and speedy set
tlement of the cotton mill strike sit
uation faded today when the manufaC-
turers announced that they would not
entertain any idea of a compromise,
and will only open their gates when
the operatives are willing to return to
work under the wage reduction
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
AN ELOPEMENT IN a TRUNK
A Need of Fresh Air Frustrates
Wedding.

eiopement has just been frustrated
here Miss Juanita Boron, the daughter
Of a prominent citizen, secreted herself
in a trunk and arranged to have it
shipped to TOrreon. where she was to
join her lover. Before the trunk
reached Torreon the fair occupant had
become almost unconscious from suffo-
cation. and was forced to make her
presence known. She was released and
sent to the hospital and her lover was
arrested and placed in prison.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
City Lights
Forecast OF Appointments.

-Four more Ohio appointments have been slated.
according to information received today from an
excellent authority, and viii soon he submitted
TO the President for action. Colonel Waldorf is
TO be collector at Toledo; Captain Benhan, col
lector at Cleveland, WIS reported several weeks
ago; Cranford, postmaster at DAYTON. and En-
minger, postmaster at Mismisburg. The latter
Office and the Toledo collectorship have been the
cause of bitter contests.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

Cupid is us
uaily pictured
as q frolick-
soue, playful
little fellow, al
ways smiling or
laughing, but
with just a trace
of malice in his
makeup.
This is the
artists ideal.
In reality, Gu
pid in these
days is a mat
ter-off fact little
'chap. He is
beginning to
learn that life
is not all a
summer holi-
day. He is fast
learning that
sick men and
unhealthy WON
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Ia Memory of Reginald Fendan.

The several branches OF the District
supreme court adjourned yesterday fore
noon out Of respect to the memory of Mr..
Reginald Fendall of the District bar
who died suddenly in New York on Tues
day night as told i'm The Morning Times
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

Heurich's Maerzen. Senate and Lager
Pure qualities make them the most pop
ular. Phone for Hearich's by calling
number six-thirty-four.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Tide Table.

Today-Low tide. 4:34 a. M. and sos
p. m; high tide, 1882 a. m. and 10: SO
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Condition OF the Water.

Temperature and condition of the
water at s a. m: Great Falls-Temper-
ature. So: condition, 5. Receiving res
Hvoir-Temperature 80: condition at
north connection, 1: condition at south
connection. 3. Distributing reservoir
Temperature 81: condition at infiuent
gatehouse, 10: effiuent gatehouse, IL.
City Lights.
Gas lamps are lighted at 6:55 p. M:
extinguishing begun at SAT a. m. The
lighting is begun one hour before the
time named Arc lamps are lighted at
$40 p. m: extinguished at 500 a. m.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
Fined for AsSault

ri'smas Walsh q respectable-looking Young
man. fined $40 in the police court this morn
ing by Judge Scott Tor an unprovoked assault
on Isaac Trupell
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
IYNCHED BY THE MOB.
A Prisoner in a Ken tHcky Jail Hang
ed without Trial.

gu W IIUUUI EIHI.
Paducah, Ky, Feb. 24.-Richard AL
len. colored. was lynched at 1880
O'Clock Tuesday night at Mayfield, Ky.
by mob of 800 armed men. The
lynehing took place in the county
courthouse yard.
Allen entered the home of James A.
Wright Sunday and held him UP at
the point of pistol. The mob threat
ened to lynch several other negroes
who are in jail.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

Your credit is good at Lansburg's Fur
niture House. 18th and = ats oc3-tf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24

Daily Office Hours-l0 a. IN. to p. m. E; Monday,
Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday, q to p. m I;
Sunday. 10 to l. IN.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-24
MUSIC FOR The
MULTITUDE

Large Numbers Taking Advan-
tage of the Closing Out Sale
of the rletz croft Music Conf
pany Stock of Pianos and Or
gans at Less Than wholesale
Cost.