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Evening star., 1898-04-05

A large congregation greeted the Anti
Saloon League Sunday evening at Marvin
Methodist Church in South Washington
Mr.. Geo. w. Callahan. chairman of the
mass meeting, presided, and after few re-
marks introduced the speaker of the even
Ing. Representative Martin N. johnson of
North Dakota, who delivered an extended
address upon the temperance work in that
state. relating the many difficulties en-
countered in securing prohibition for North
Dakota Mr.. Johnson attributed the sue
cess of the temperance cause there very
largely to the work of lady teachers in the
public schools. in showing to the rising
youth the evils resulting to the body from
the use of alcoholic stimulants. A vote of
thanks was rendered by the congregation
10 MI johnson for his practical and we'll
timed address.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDS FIRE DRILLS.

Commissioner Ross Addresses Letter
to School Superintendents.
Commissioner Ross, who has immediate
charge of the District public schools, has
addressed aletter to Superintendent Powell
and Cook, respectively, recommending that
fire drills should not be permitted to fall
into disuse in She schools. The letter was
as follows:
Il deem it the utmost Importance that
the fire drills which have from time to time
been maintained in the public school sys-
tenn should not be permitted to fall into
disuse- They have had most salutary ef-
feet in the past, and tend to discipline the
young people in a way which prepares
them for any sudden alarm of any kind in
q school building.
1T would seem that the spring and sum-
mer seasons would be especially appropri-
ate for such drills, and l hope you will see
that they are again put into operation"
Evening star., 1898-04-05
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE LEAGUE
MT. PLEASANT ASSOCIATION.
Meeting Held Last Evening-Dfscus
sion of Railroad Extension.

Meeting Held Last Evening-Dfscus.
sion of Railroad Extension.
The regular mountaineering of the Mt.
Pleasant Citizens.si Association was held
last evening. Presk1enA ]. w. Somerville
presiding. The meetiner was rather brief
one, the street railroad question being the
principal matter discussed.
Mr.. H. D. WalbEidgee called attention to
the fact that thealCapital Traction Com
pany will in a short time have fully equip
ped its lines with modern electric means Of
propulsion, and as the road is desirous Of
coming out into the section west of 14th
street he suggested that 1t would be well
for the associationrto indorse the route ap-
proved by the Commissioners upon the rec
ommendation Of Capt. Beach, assistant en-
gineer commissioner. ,gs,,-ts.. =
President SomerSille said he had been
told by Mr.. C. C..fAovers that the Capital
Traction Company Is very desirous OF ex-
tending its lines into the section at the
very earliest opportunity. = So desirous is
the company, said Mr.. Glover, that it is
willing that the association should prepare
a bill for introduction in Congress naming
the route, and placing such penalties as
the association should deem proper to Sc
cure the early completion. of the proposed
extension, the company being prepared 10
complete the extension in from three to six
months The company. Mr. Glover also
CN'id 1ni- HooiiASiNAlS, "IiLe pfeISTT1nfy tfa-
the bill should give it the privilege of using
the overhead trolley. is quite willing that
1t should contain provision requiring the
company to replace the trolley by the un-
derground system. within three or five
years, CT within a year after the streets
shall have been opened and graded The
company would also go as far north as
Piney branch, said Mr.. Glover; but npon
the motion of Mr.. Lipscomb the committee
on railroads was directed to prepare a bill
on the lines proposed by Mr.. Glover, PRO-
Vfd1ng for route from 18th and Erie streets
out Erie to 18th, then out 17th to Sheridan
avenue and along Sheridan avenue east
Wardly to the present line of the COMPANY
on 14th street.
Messrs. Montgomery, Zellers and En-.
merich were appointed a committee to
make arrangements with the Mt. Pleasant
Athletic Club for the use of the clubs
rooms for meeting place for the associa-
ton aud its committees, and the sum Of
70 was appropriated for the policemen Of
the eighth precinct, to be used BY them
IN tne1r Efforts to secure the library do
fair. e "Aosoa'ic
Evening star., 1898-04-05
FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
Theme Of Paper on Local Affairs Read BY
Mr.. W. B. Bryan.
MOdlAcatiOna and Changes In the
Charter Rights and Forces
of the District.

The regular meeting of the Columbia
Historical Society was held last evening
in the banquet hall of the Shoreham. Mr..
John A. kasson, the president of the So
ciety, occupied the chair. Mr.. W. H.
Holmes, one of the curators Of the Nation
al Museum, was elected a member of the
society.
The paper of the evening was read by
Mr.. w. B. Bryan, who gave a sketch OF
the forms of local government for the city
Of Washington from the establishment of
a local government in 1902 down to the
present day. He explained the scope OF
what is known as the first charter of the
city, organizing here the mayoralty form
of government, and the various modihca-
tions and changes in the chartered rights
and powers of the city made from time tt
time by Congress down to the year 1871,
when all governmental agencies in the
District were abolished and territorial
account was given of the functions and
powers of this Few form and also Of the
subsequent and existing system Of govern
ment by commissioners.
Elective Franchise.
The right to the exercise of the elective
franchise at various periods was described
down to the year 1874, when all elective
offices in the District were abolished by
act of Congress.
As an appendix to the paper complete
list was presented of all the offices of the
local government, from the beginning down
to the present day. including the members
Of the city councils and the legislative as
sembly.
In the course Of the discussion which fol-
lowed, and which was participated in by
Mr.. M. 1. Weller, Prof. MCGEE. Prof. Ba-
ker. DR.. Busey. DR.. Magruder, Mr.. H. b.
LOCKER. Mr.. Lewis J. Davis and Miss
Elizabeth Bryant Johnson. the suggestion
was made that the committee on publica-
tion call the matter to the attention OF
the District committees Of Congress, with
the view of having the paper published as
a public document, and thus giving it
wider circulation than would be possible If
published only by the society.
Topographic Map.
Photographic reproduction of a topo-
graphic map of the District, prepared by
Mr.. Eilicott, was presented to the society
by Mr.. LOCKER. 1t was stated that it was
the first topographic map made of the Dis
trict-
Evening star., 1898-04-05
Pardon the Cuban Fflibusterinu
Prisoners.

fF18OneF9s
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
During the struggle Of the Cuban patriots
for freedom and independence in the war
that is now raging on their beloved island
the government of the United States, in its
efforts to enforce the laws of neutrality.
and at the same time aid Spain to crush
these heroic people, has convicted a number
of persons in the United States courts by
American juries 60 who were captured in
trying to reach the Cubans with supplies.
Doubtless when true Americans read of
their conviction and sentence to state pris-
ons they must have paused and asked: "Is
this the boasted land of freedom and the
friend of the oppressed of all lands? Do
We yet believe in the teachings of the i'm
mortal Declaration of Independence, that
all men are created equal, and entitled to
life. liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
Now, in view of what took place in the
harbor of Havana recently, and the present
attitude of the Spanish government toward
this government, has not the time arrived
to pardon these men? l cannot recall the
places of their confinement but no doubt
the Dena' tment of Justice can give all in
formation bearing on their cases.
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER
April 4 1898
Evening star., 1898-04-05
DISTRICT ENDEAvORERS.
Meeting of Executive Committee
Calvary Baptist Church.

Meeting of Executive Committee Mt
Calvary Baptist Church.
The executive committee of the Christian
Endeavor Union held a meeting last night
at the Calvary Baptist Church. Encourag-
ing reports were made. w. w. Ey-
erett of the Nashville convention transpor-
tation committee reported that arrange
plents had been projected for the District
delegates. Upon Recommendation from the
board Of officers, America" was adopted
as the song of the District Endeavorers.
An entertainment was given under the
auspices Of the correspondence committee.
An excellent program was rendered, and
refreshments we're served. Those taking
part In the entertainment were: The Cecil
ian Quartet, including Misses Thompson,
Burton, Shreve and Callahan, with Miss
Wilson, director: Miss Sadie Guard and
Miss Katie Garrison. The entertainment
was in charge of Mrs. Andrew j. Bell, and
the following committees: Program, Miss
Zue H. Brockett and Page L. Zimmerman;
refreshments. Miss Mollie 8. Low and Miss
M. Louise Sleman: decorations, Miss May
H. jerks and A. Rankin Thornton; enter
tainment. Miss Ella Ford and Miss Caro-
line c. Robinette.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
rUBLIc WORK ORDERED.
CCmmissiOners Direct Construction
Of Sewers and Sidewalks.

CCmm1ssiOnera Direct Construction
Of Sewers and Sidewalks.
The following orders have been made by
the District Commissioners:
That sewer be laid, under the assessment
system, in the south side of E street north
west between Sd and 4th streets, abut,ing
lots in square $50. fronting on said street;
estimated cost. $500.
That sewer be constructed, under the
permit system. in 22d street between r and
Decatur streets, and in Decatur street from
I'D street westward: estimated cost, 1914.
That a cement sidewalk and driveway be
laid in front of 1926 NJ street northwest.
under the permit system: estimated cost,
$64: also that cement sidewalk and drive
way be laid in the parking space ia front
of said premises; estimated cost. S63, to be
paid by applicant.
That a six-inch water main be laid in the
north side Of Wyoming avenue. between
Columbia road and Connecticut avenue:
estimated cost, SS10.13.
That cement sidewalk be laid and curb
reset around the reservation between fenn-
sylvania and Louisiana avenues. ana west
OF 9th street: estimated cost, $S32.
That 400 feet of hfteen-ilch sewer be
built in Klingle Ford road. from the Rock
creek sewer to and into Cleveland park:
estimated cost. 81 800. chargeable to appro-
priation for suburban sewers
Orders were also issued to construct 120
feet of twelve-ineh sewer and one manhole
along the west side of I'D street from r
street northward: estimated cost, $215.
chargeable to appropriation for suburban
sewers. To construct catch basins at south
west corner of Spruce and Linden streets,
and at northwest corner Of Spruce and
l1arewood avenue; estimated cost, S130 To
construct sewer along the south side of
Columbia road, from Kalorama avenue
northward 126 feet: estimated cost, S275,
chargeable to appropriation for suburban
sewers.
That the Potomac street sewer be extend
ed from X or Water street 10 the wharf
line; estimated cost, 200, chargeable to
appropriation for cleaning and repairing
sewers and basins.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT.
cademy of Music.-.Humanity."

Academy Of Music.-"Humanity."
Columbia Theater.-Mr. Richard Mans
Held in "A Partisan Romance"
Grand Opera House.-"The Brand of
CAIN
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The Rentz-
Santley Company.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Mr. E.
H. Sothern in THE Adventure of Lady
Ursula"
New National Theater.-Mr. Andrew
Mack in AN Irish Gentleman"
Willard Hall.-Exhibition of Lumiere's
Cinematographe.
1411 Pennsylvania avenue.-"Fatima," "
Phil Clover's $4,000 Oil painting.
Odd Fellows Hall, 7th st. n.w.-Enter-
tainment and hop, given under the auspices
of Columbia Lodge. No. 10, 1. o. o. F.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
Three Services Daily,

There will be three services at Epiphany
P. E. Church daily until Saturday-at $40
am. twenty minute service for busy
people, including a brief meditation on the
events Of each day in Passion week; at
1890 am, morning prayer, and at 5 pm.
special passion services, with an address
by the rector on the scenes and incidents
OF the cross and passion. Maundy Thurs
day there will be celebration of the holy
communion at 1890 am. and also at 30
pm. Good Friday the midday service will
be at II am. with sermon by the rector
Evening star., 1898-04-05
Appeal DisniIssed. .

In the case Of Mary Z. Pickrell, ex-
ecutrix of the estate of A. H. Pick
Tell. deceased, against William B. :. Thomp-
son, receiver, the Court of Appeals rem
aered an opinion dismissing the appeal and
Tenaanding the cause that proper proceed
fngs may be taken to make parties, and to
ascertain the amounts of assets applicable
to the case and to have final judgment en-
tered.
The action was against surviving ex-
ecutrix of an indorser of promissory
note. and upon certain issues Joined and
trial had a verdict was rendered against
the defendant.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
Mrs. Olive Thorn

Mrs. Olive Thorne MulIer's Lecture.
. Two lectures will be given by Mrs. Olive
Thorne Miller at the lecture hall of the
Columbian University tomorrow and Fri
day, the 9Th. at Ais pm. The lectures are
given under the auspices of the Audubon
Society and win be free to all who may
wish to attend. Subjects: Wednesday, THE
Bird in Life" Friday, How to Observe
and Identify"
Evening star., 1898-04-05

MIR. r. D. Ruffin, acting superintendent of
the Second Baptist Sunday school, and
teacher of large class of boys, with the
assistant teacher. Mr.. Jos Jones, recently
organized a Junior Jonadab TEMPERANCE
Club. with two pledges prohibiting the use
OF tobacco or strong drink in any form.
The club gave its first entertainment Fri
day evening F. j. Carroll is the president.
H. A. Harvey. secretary, and r. p. Dimes
treasurer of the club. Mr. Ruffin saws this
temperance club is doing good work
Evening star., 1898-04-05

A meetineg OF the ex-commfttee OF the
Aid Association for the Blind was held
yesterday at the Office Of the association,
with the chairman Of the committee, Mrs.
A. G. Brackett, presiding. One of the most
important things discussed was the imme-
date need for "home," as there were
persons for whom provision must be made
without delay. 1t was therefore decided
that the home should be opened Easter
Monday, and the persons mentioned be In
stalled as the first inmates This win take
all the available space, and 1t is requested
that the people OF Washington shall rec
ognize the need Of this institution and rally
to its support
Easter Monday the committee will rs.
semble at the office. 1907 street north
west, and remain all day 30 receive any
donations which may be sent In. Food
clothing. housefurnishings, cooking uten.
els. fuel and anything useful, or that will
add to the comfort OF the blind. will be &c
ceptable, and 1t is desired that the response
shall be generous one.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
Egxpt in America.

At the meeting of the Anthropological
Society at Cosmos Club Hall this even.
ing DR.. Otis T. Mason will read paper
entitled Egypt in America" DR.. Thomas
Wilson will speak of 1.-THE Mysterious
Chamber and the Magic Key and Mr.
]. P. Noyes will read short paper or
the Peruvian Mummy" The meeting will
be open to the public.
Evening star., 1898-04-05

Until further notice, the cash prices of
my high-grade Goals will be as follows:
White ash, furnace, S4.75: egg, 500; stove
800; red ash, stove and egg, $3.50; chest
nut. $500 per ton. j. Maury Dove 81 q 7
1626 Nj. l2O6 III NV, and IL & d sw., and
chestnut No. 2. $3.50 per ton-Adyt.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
Haa No Rival

Bromo-Pepsin is the standard household
remedy for headache and indigestion. 1t IS
effervescent and absolutely harmless. 1t is
unrivaled All druggists. 10c. and 25c.-
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-04-05
CITY ITEMS.
None BETTER for Home Use

Nome Heffer Tor Home Use
than Diamond and 'Munchner' Beers.
hrewed by the National Capital Brewing
Co. Diamond is light, "Munchner.' is
dark and heavy in body. Both are made of
selected malt and finest imported hops and
are equal to the best imported beers For
sale at leading grocery stores or phone 900. 1
Evening star., 1898-04-05

]. H. Small & Sons, 1ith and G streets,
Washington, and 1153 Broadway, N Y.
Leng-distance phone enables immediate
delivery of orders given to either house.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-04-05

Judge Cox has signed decree granting
Lemuei ]. Allen divorce from Emma Al
len Desertion was the ground for order
ing the separation.
Evening star., 1898-04-05

the Food Drink. Its use means a palpa-
BILE increase in fiesh-from 1 to pounds q
v eek. Malt-Nutrine Is prepared by the
famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing ASS n,
which fact guarantees the purity, excel
lence and merit claimed for it.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-04-05

Brolled Live Lobster. Potomac Planked
Shad, Genuine Green Turtle Soup and all
varieties of ssa food can be had to per-
fection at Harvey's. corner Pa. ave. and
11th st. NV. 1t
Evening star., 1898-04-05
1t Pay. You to BE n Nam,

II rays You to BE a Man!
When you were a boy, 20 years ago, you
paid me 25c for Linen Collars and Seam
less Socks. Now you pay me &C. for the
same Collars and 1Oc. for the identical
Socks. c. Auerbach, H. 1t
Evening star., 1898-04-05
Broiled Mnckerel,

BrOiled Mnckerel, zoe. Tin.
2 cans Choice Salmon, 25c Imported AS
paragus, 25c. tin. cans Imported Mush-
rooms, 25c. Maple Syrup, 25c. OF.
1t JAS. D. DONNELLY. 18th and I.
The ThrOat-"Brown's Bronchial Tro-
ches". act direct on the organs of the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
In all DISORDERS Of the throat.
Evening star., 1898-04-05

Order Your Easter Flowers New.
Finest obtainable are ct Guides. l224 F.--
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-04-05
Order Good Friday Bu

Order Good Friday Buns Now.
/ We're ready to take your order to be de-
hvered in time for breakfast on Good FRI
day morning. Our buns are very toothsome
-18c. dog. Kraffts Bakery, 18th & Pa. ay.
Evening star., 1898-04-05

Money to lend at and g per cent on real
estate Frank 7. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-04-05

THE CHORAL SOCIETYj
LECTURE BY MR.. II. E. KREHBIEI-
Dvorak and Nationalism In Music.
UNWERSALIST CHURCH
CORNER 18th AND L STREETS.
THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL z, O'CLOCK.
Admission. 80 cents. Reserved seats, 20 cents.
Tickets on sale at J. r. Ellis & Co.'S g37 Penna.
ave, or at the church. the evening OF the
lecture. mh81 .ap2 5,67
Evening star., 1898-04-05
ADJUSTMENTS.

Entertainment and Hon,
GIVEN BY BURNT CORK CLUB FOR BENEFIT OF
Columbia Lodge, No. no,
/. o. O. F.,
AT ODD FELLOWS HALL. 7TH ST. NV,
Tuesday, April S.
DANCING AT 10 O'CLOCK.
ep4-2ts ADMISSION Is CENTS.
Evening star., 1898-04-05

Tor inert with DoundleSS Indignation and
his proof Of innocence with unrestraIned
delight. Mr.. Jackson won a triumph in
pcrtraying such a despicable villain that
he was hissed and his downfall was tho
occasion for wild Joy. All the characters
were intenigently and accsptably present.
dip being remarkably creditable per-
formance. During the play Mr.. Mack sang
The Irish Street Singer and ''Mack's
Dove Song" my Sweetest Girl" IF You
Love as l Love-" and MY Hearts De-
light" The dove song was an especially
pretty thing, and the doves themselves
played no trifling part in its presentation.
Tho incidental music, arranged by Louie
Maurice, was effective.
ACADEMY CT MUsIC.-'Humanity. a
play with a hero, a heroine, a villain, sew
eral horses, q score Of dogs and more or
Der. was presented at the Academy Of Mu-
sic last evening and appeared to please q
thoroughly enthusiastic, IL not large audi
ence. Humanity has been seen here be-
fore this season, but its return was marked
by warm greeting. especially on the part
of the occupants OF the upper portion OF
the house The play deals with love. in
which several young couples are involved
and the perpetration OF deceit and crime by
the villain. who very cleverly fastens the
till just prior to the final descent OF the
curtain. The pleasing features introduced
embrace several spirited horses and q
pack Of yelping hounds. in connection with
citing sword contest ON horseback. later in
the play. A very telling effect II produced
by q bomb explosion, tho heroine graspinR
the bomb just as II II about to explode and
Of tilne to save the hero. her lover, from q
horrible death. In fact. the scenery
throughout the production - above the
average. n. Ross p. o'Nsai. tie hero.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

DIR. Thistle, of Washington, Pa, has
given to s. +. Flowers the contract to
erect a ten room house on his lots on
| street, near Wheeling avenue. Mr..
Flowers is at work on the building.
The lumber was furnished by p. T.
Cartwright The house will be quite
an inviting structure; large porches
in front and rear.
Rev. Roberts, wife and Mrs. MAY
Brennan. of Wheeling, We're visitors
at the Park Monday last. Mrs. B.
rented a cottage and the room former
ly used by the bakery. She will next
spring move to the Park and open
the room, with Ia stock of notions and
confectioneries Mrs. B. expects to
spend a year or more at the Park.
Frank Arnold, Esq, one of our cit
izens left last Monday for Annapolis.
He has position in the legislative
halls. We congratulate Mr.. a. on his
success and the Republican party for
giving a worthy man place Of trust.
Rev. G. w. Baldwin, President OF
Mountain Lake Park Association. was
visitor lin these regions 'last Friday.
Supt. Rudisill has purchased an ice
| plow and marker, with other labor
saving tools. He has arrangements
made to store and ship ice on the first
freeze. He has sold a number of car
loads of ice. He expects to do a lar
ger business than was done at the
Park last winter.
Miss Hamill, principal of our public
schools, is confined to her home by
sickness.
Quite an interesting program is an
nounced for our literary society next
Friday evening. Miss Leary, of Oak
land, was present at the last meeting.
P. 7. Cartwright has arranged to
put a two story addition to the house
he bought from w. r. johnson. This
will make it a very desirable property
Enquiries for cottages for next sum
mer are beginning to come in. Sever
al cottages have already been rented
The outlook is very encouraging.
Henry May and family have return
ed to the Park from their visit tc
Davis, w, Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20


The winter has been extremely mild
lup to this time and the snowfall
Tight.
David Paugh and George Marley,
jr., are digging for coal at J. w.
Thomas. j. w. thinks he has the
.1'x-foot vein of coal. If such thing
sfs &pld be it will make quite boom
for this section, as others will have
the same vein.
Protection is a good thing when the
right thing is protected, but when
rabbits are protected and farmers are
not allowed to protect their own
property, which the rabbits are de-
stroying, by killing the little rogues,
it looks like making mock of justice.
One farmer of this section has had
ninety fruit trees topped this winter
by the little cotton tails, yet you
must not kill them or you are guilty
of law breaking. If your fellOw-man
was to go into your orchard and cut
the tops out of your trees the law will
allow you to recover damages as a
means of protection against such, vet
the rabbits can top your trees and
peel the bark Off until the tree dies,
no matter what it cost you, yet you
are not allowed to kill the little pests
as means of protection, because Mr.
Rabbit has the law on his side. While
our former law making body has
made the game law a hobby to some
extent, we hope the present one will
be called on to repeal the rabbit law
for Garrett county, which should be
done at once.
4 SUBSCRIBER.