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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15

Captain Hooper Of Baltimore, who was a
powder monkey in 1872. died yesterday. He
served in the Mexican war and In the late
rebellion The Florida sank one OF his
ships that he loaned the government and
Indemnity was allowed in the Alabama
award, but the amount was never paid
Captain Hooper.
Tho American and PaciAc Expusss Co.
raniss are to be consolidated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
"C0L." WARD ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Frn uduIcnt Practices
Here and Elsewhere.

Information has been received in this
city of the arrest at Indianapolis of
man known here as ''Co. y. V. Ward"
against whom there are charges of fraud
in Terre Haute, Ind. 1t is alleged that he
attempted to defraud a bank in Terre
Haute on an alleged bogus draft for 81 600
or the West End National Bank of this
city.
Col" Ward was in this city several
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
Excessive Electric Light Charges.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The people of Washington should feel
very grateful for the able and successful
efforts of The Star in securing reduction
of telephone rates, and I hope The Star
will see the justice Of similar efforts to
bring about "a reduction Of electric light
rates. which are now fully as exorbitant
and unjust as telephone rates.
On streets where the two companies come
into competition the rate for arc lights
ranges from $50 to $40 per year for a single
arc light, while on streets where the COM
panies do not compete the rate per year
for single arc light is s144. For incandes-
cent lighting the rate Is cents per kilo
watt hour where there Is competition and
Is cents per kilo welt hour where there Is
no competition. The rates given where
there is no competition are unjust and ex-
orbitant. and should be prohibited by Con-
gress. -
hope this will appear in your valuable
paper. JAMES ODONNELL.
March 10, 1888
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15

Carlisle, Pa, has had several incendiary
fires of late. Last night Jacob Bretz's big
harm was burned with all it's contents
Fifty handsome western women have
heen photographed compositely for the
souvenir medal for the Omaha exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
Brief Mention.

Mrs. Hester King, wife of Judge Thomas
S. King and a sister of Mr.. John Berry of
this city. died in Buffalo, N. Y, the 9th
instant.
Miss Bessie Renshaw, the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Frank Renshaw, will be mar
ried this evening to Mr. Charles NJ. Wright.
reception will be held at the residence of
the brides parents, at 1904 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, this evening from to 10 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
regular prices is
m thing you'll
noteXperience while
this sales i'm pro-
gress.
UMBRELLAS LOWERED!

24-ineh Gloria Umbrellas. with natural wood
handles: steel rod; close rolling Regular 400
Gents 2S-inch Gloria Umbrellas, very close
rolling, with steel rod: handsome line Of Prince
of Wales and Opera hook handles. Reg o.,
ular price, $l.jo-for. ................ c9C-
2Ginch best Gloria Silk Umbrellas, with silk
aRl tassel: line line OF natural, with ster-
ling trimmings: Dresden imported rubber aud
French horn handles. Regular $19S Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
Birthday Party,

The home of Miss Maud Geiser Of 12O6
Bank street was the scene Of a pleasant
gathering Thursday evening in honor of the
young lady's birthday. The company spent
a pleasant evening at cards and other
amusements until a late hour, when refresh
ments were served. Among those present
were Miss VERNE Harper, Miss Annie Har-
per. Miss Bertha Underwood, Miss Fannie
Harper, Rev. Mr.. Coolon, Mr.. Powers, DIR.
Heyser, DR.. Fuller, DR.. Lannan and Mr..
FERGUSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
Mutual Reals Rssate Company

At the annual meeting of the Mutual Real
Estate Company II following officers were
elected and conmftteefe named for the en-
suing year: Direcsou-.p. W. Davis. w. H.
Owen. Charles WI Schneider. James F.
Hood. R. G. Campbell, auditing committee
VIM. Hart. E. ISBoSFaenl. T. C. Upton;
officers-J. w. Ddtis, president: w. H.
Owen, vice president; Charles W. Schneider,
secretary. TrusteeS-James F. Hood, r. q.
Campbell. syls sh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
Real Estate Sales.

Diana Richardson has bought of Thomas
Hyde the modern building on the north
side of U street, opposite the old Grant
mansion. The property was formerly
part of the Linthicum estate. The price
paid is given at $4,000.
Mary E. s. Davis has bought Of William
Britt and John w. Chappell lot in Lewis
subdivision of Friendship. The price named
is only nominal.
Leonard Mackall has sold to Richard K.
Paynter lot of square 1874; part of lot 200,
square 1872, and part of lot 204, square
127y. The consideration is not named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
MILLINERY TRIMMINGS.

19c. Clover. Poppies, Carnations, Roses, Fo-
iiage and Daisies-for. .......... lac. bunch.
2oc Crushed Roses-all shadcs-6 In bunch
FOR. .19c.
:oc Sweet Peas, Rose Foliage, Lilacs,
HeliotroDes and Violets-fOr. ......... 24c
Zoc White and Purple Violets-G doz. for. Zoe.
l9c American Beauty Rosebuds and Foliage
FOR: ....................... &c.
Plated ChiGoi-aIl the new shades-3 yds.
In box for. .......................3 8c.
SOC Ostrich Half Plumes-all new shades. .33c.
5Oc. Black Plumes. ...................20 c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
JEWELKY DEPARTMENT

l0c- Jeweled Hat Pins Observation-Disclosures. &C.
4Sc- Jeweled Metal Belts for............ .39c.
59c- Jeweled Leather Belts for. ..-........ SOC.
49c- Military Belis-Inade Of military but
tons OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .33c.
2Jc. Genuine Cowhide Belts for. 15c
19c. Gilt and Silver Shirt Waist Sets. Toe
Ice Pearl Head Pins. doz &C.
4sc- Combination Pocket Books. ........... 39c.
i5c- China Bonbon and Powder Boxes. =. .25c.
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EMBROIDERIES AT LESS
THAN YOU'VE EVER
KNOWN,

$4,000 yards of MISUNDERSTANDING
samples-newest patterns perfect. Az to 8
yards in length-in Nainsook and cambria inser-
lions and edges. These are worth from &c. to
~ yard. The 4h-yard strips are to be sold .
Soc. to Zoe. grades go for 19c.
Goc. to 15c. grades go Observation-Disclosures 800.
SOC. To 81 grades go for. Observation-Disclosures c
81 TO 81 % grades go for ...,,....fo SOC
$l25 TO 81 so grades go for. 79c
81 to $3.50 grades go for. ............S12 %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
Bows Overcoats.

A great assortment of Boys Overcoats, In
blacks. blues. grays, Ilaids and Ok
ford mixtures. $3.50, $3.50, 81 and SIC
So values Go at. Observation-Disclosures. CESs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
SOME EXTRA SPECIALS FOR
TOMORROW:

5000 yards Finest Velutina Skirt Binding
black ani colcrs, with cord edge. Dr. Nh
Sold everywhere for &c. yd. For ACs yNe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15

attended, sale viii ell II the bagamsH vekumdT
eve
h hof the ea a Ito yon tm-da youma
ak in many o dper educ h
to ny pphy tina has
have to o t choices novelties A
a chance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Preparations Under Way for Completing Re
pairs to Aqusduct Bridge Piers.
sunday school Elects ORcers-sales
of Real Estate-Birthday Party
--Gemeral News.

1t is understood that preparations will
shortly be made for completing the repairs
to the damaged piers of the Aqueduct
bridge. The work was suspended during
the winter, though the labor of quarrying
and cutting the massive blocks of stone to
enter into the construction OF the new
fourth pier has been continued without in
Permission. There is believed to be no dan
ger of the Potomac river everything the ex-
listing Golfer dam, this being one OF the
drawbacks of the work during the winter.
1t was understood that diver employed
by the engineer department of the army
made a careful inspection of the other piers
of the structure and found them to be in a
condition to stand further use.
The Golfer dam as it stands at present is
in need of considerable repairs before 1t
will be able to keep out the water. Inc
structure is several years old, and dif1culty
has been experienced in making 1t water
tight The machinery and other material
which have been taken from the place will
all have to be put back in place before the
work can proceed.
Sunday School Officers.
At the annual meeting of the Congress
Street M. P. Church Sunday school, held
last evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Superintend-
ent Thomas w. Grimes; assistant superin-
tendent, William K. Grimes; secretary,
Theodore s. Duvall; treasurer, Charles w.
Edmonston; librarian, James e. Stake; or
ganist Miss Amelia Hutchins pianist, Miss
Nellie B. Edmonston; musical director,
Hammond, d. D., congratulated the school
upon it's record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15

5000 yards Allsilk Ribbon, and Az inches
wide. Ia Roman and fancy stripes checks
plaids plain taffetas and
mores. Worth 25c., 20c IT, IA
and 35c. For........... uOSs yUe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15

FIRE SALE
EXTRAORDINARY
Storm Coats.

The greatest bargain of all. Buy one for
next winter. Chinoh illas, Irish Friezes OK
ford Mixtures and Shetiancs They q -R
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15

$500 yards All-silk Ribbons. and ~
inches wide, plain satIns, plain tafretas,
moires Roman stripes and plaids, all the
lste"t ,n sPr tSs Elects Fer wertn l9c. yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
IN THE STATIONERY

IN THE STATIONERY
1c. Falcon Pens. ....................3c doz
DC. ftiicsi IaDiets- &c
5e. Carter & Staforis Ink ...............3c
Toe boxes. - Sheets Paper and Envelopes. &c.
1Jc- boxes, "a Sheets Paper and Envelopes. .1Oc.-
30 Sheets Paper and Envelopes. ..........7 &c.
REDUCTIONS IN BOOKS.
1000 paper Novels, by best authors. Be- each
IS Latest Views Of Washington, usually
1000 Bound Books. handy classics. usually
DC .12c.
81 sn edition, 1891, 'Harper's Round Table,
I'z'i pages. 81 %
Mrs. Pdrker's 81 90 Cook Book 19c
ODD CORSET SPECIALS.
Odd Corsets-not all sizes OF any one kind
Lot Of SOC. Coutil Corsets. In white and
sfa5-ior .29c.
VIC. S"rsets-ior .39c.
%i-e" o"fses-for- Soc.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-12-17

tend with, and ore a little better cared
Tor III their personal lea!tl and halats-
with the exception 81 religion no intel
leetual lille touches them. illn uppei
class OF course are similar To the upper
class everyw here, intelligent, we'll edo
Gated, and ho-Pi,albe TO n degree.
Church aEd state dominate 50 far as |
can ste with this short visit, IND | wnnt
to say right here That | write ,llest.
things just as | see them aud they ar,
only my impression of things. | may
later find | have mirjndged thinea, or
conditions, and Will cay 30. On such
short visits n cannot get very deep
into things political or social.
Irwin Lewis.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27
Sunlmons by Publication.

In the Guited States Commissioners Court in aud for tine District of Alnsila. kenneth M Jarisso54. Commissioners.
 Eohert Reid and Rufus Sylvester, partners doing susiuesS under the firm name and style of Reid X Sylvester Plaintiffs.
 
 H. Porter and \. j Barrett. partners do- in,r business uuder he firm name and style ot The N H. Porter Co.,, Defendants. The people of the United States of America To N Ii. Porter and \. ]. Barrett. partners uader the firm name of The N. Il. Porter Co. DctendantS.
 Yon and each of you are hereby notified that You have been sued in the above euti- ted court and must answer the complaint iieG therein on or before the 10th day of Au- gust. i>.f>. or judgment will be rendered at taifst you GS k in the complaint demanded. Y8u are further notified that a writ of at- taehmeut has been issued in said cause on the 5th day of July. l,s under which personal property belonging to you has been attach ed
 Tine said plaintiffs have commenced the said action to recover from said defendants the sum of s,4N.i5 upon an account Tor goods. wares and merchandise sold and delivered by plaintiffs to defendants at their instance and request. together with the costs and dis bursemertS of said action: that nn order was entered iu he above entitled action orier- ing service upon Nou of this summons by publication on the 9th day of July 4. D. 1s9a Witness my hand and official seal at Fort Wrangel. Alaska. this the 9th day of July. 1898. k. N. JACKSON. SEAL t.S. Commissioner for District of ~-,~ Alaska holding court at Fort Wrangel
 in said district.
 ( Q. Hates. attorney for Plaintiffs; P. 0. address Fort rangel. Alaska.
 Date of first publication July 9th, ls9S.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27

\ FtW Gsntls Hints Given lo lhe News
 Representative that arc not
 Generally Known.
 Tint Ire walk on North Front street miehi be still further improved. Thaf the News article on the drouth dont hold good this week.
 rhat t never rains but it pours That the fastnet Is an odd looking sea craft.
 That men of brains and ability some times pash wheelbarrow.
 That number of young mon are turning their attention to the fisheries. Flat the Mist is missed.
 l. D. Hamburg and wife, who came here last February from Montrose, Colorado, left last Thursday OH the Athenian for Vancouver, from which place they will leave on the 2Sth inst. fer Honolulu. [. $. \.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27
Summons by Publication

In the United States Commissioners Court in and for the District of Alaska, Kenneth M. Jackson, Commissioner.
 Lee Il. Wakefield and Loyal Yonng, partners doing business under the firm name and s3le of Wakefield Young, Plaintiffs, W. II. Porter and A. ]. Barrett partners do- ins business under the firm name and style of The N. II. Porter Co. Defendants The people of the United States of America to N. II Porter and Al Barrett partners under the firm name of The ". Porter Co, Defendants
 You and each of you arc hereby notified that you have been sued in the above enti- iied eourt and must answer the complaint fled the rein on or before the l6t h day of An aGst, 1,as. ar judgment will be rendered against you as is ill the complaint demanded. Ton are further notified that writ of nt- tachmeut has been issued in said cause the 5th day of July. 1sas. under which person- al property belonging to you has been at taehed.
 The said plaintiffs have commenced the said action to recover from said defendants the Sum ot Si6-56 upon an account for goods. plaintiffs to defendants at their instance and request. together with the costs and dis bursements of said aeti that an order was entered lu he above entitled action ordering service upon you of this summons by publi- cation on the 9th day of July A D lsgS
 Witness my hand and official seal at Fort WranSel, Alaska. this tth day of July, lH9', k NJ JACKSON. sEAL l.. :. Commissioner for District of ~-~ AaslAa. holding court at Fort Nrangel
 ia said district
 co. Bates. attorney for Plaintiffs; P. 0. address ort Wraugel. Alaska
 Date of first publication July 6. is9s
The Yale expositor., 1898-04-08
CURE A COLD IN A.DAv

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund tho money if,it
fails 90 cure. 20 cents.
The Yale expositor., 1898-04-08
Elliott.

The Lynn township ticket was elect
cd straight.
A surprise party was held at Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Richmire's last Friday night
Mary Murray and her sister Addie,
of Detroit. arrived home last week on
n visit 20 parents and friends.
The Yale expositor., 1898-04-08
Dressn1akinQ.

am prepared 10 do tress-niaking in
the latest styles. Rooms over Jaroh Il
q Nielske's meat market. Your patron
age solicited. Mrs!.O. D.scully. 81
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-10-07

We answer, " 1t is false and blasphe-
nous. All should work, and work for
each other" There is none but might
do some good thing. And to that
most despicable and much-to.bc-
pitied man-the selfish, idle man of
means-we apply Carlylc's words ON
" The Landed" Alas, is there no
noble work for this man, too? Has he
not thick-hcaded, ignorant boors lazy.
enslaved farmers; weedy lands?
Lands. Has he not weary, heavy
laden ploughers of land. immortal
souls of men ploughing, ditching, day
drudging, bare of back, empty of
stomach, nigh desperate of heart; and
none peaceably to help them but he
under heaven?"
Doughty House,
Richmond. Surrey.
England
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-10-07

MAIN 81. BE I. FIF III AND SIAIu
NAETED-Seyeral Trustworthy persons in
w this State 10 manage our business in their
own and nearby counties. II il mainly office
woTk conducted at home. Salary straight $9U q
year and expenses-deinitc bonaide, more,
no less salary. Monthly SO References. En-
close refaddressed stamped envelope, Herbert +.
Hes-, Prest., Dept N, Chicago.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-10-07
A Won defful Map.

The ordnance survey map of Eng
land, which contains over l0S,OO0
sheets, and which cost 81 100000 a
year for 20 years to keep up to date,
is said to be the largest map in the
world. The scale varies from ten feet
to one-eighth of an inch to the mile.
The details are so minute that sheets
having scale OF 25 inches show every
hedge, fence, wall, building and every
isolated tree in the country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-10-07

statements made Ia secretary tlgcr
since lac started upon hIS carefully
prepared inspection of camps and hos
pitals. 10y high military officers, have
convinced him that the commission
Will not have much trouble to locate
personal responsibility for mismanage-
ment. and worse. But will they he
punished, when found guilty?
Col. Ryan and Gov liolcomb are in
Washington, trying 10 get Col. Bryan's
regiment Of Nebraska volunteers mus
tered out
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-10-07

He was enjoying an ear of corn in
the good, old-fashioned way. You
look as if you were playing the flute. "
his hostess remarked smiling. "Oh,
no" was the amiable retort: "it's IA
corn-et I'm playing, by ear."-JudJe.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-10-07

Two Russian Jews who had con-
cluded To take bath, went TO a bath
house, where they were given tubs in
the same apartment. They had fin
ished their ablutions, and were rub
bine themselves dry when one of them
looking into the tubs, exclaimed, "Vy
Isaac. your water is dirtier As mine.
we'll" responded Isaac. " vas tree
wears older rs you are. ."-Er.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-10-07

"MAUD says she is madly in love
with her new wheel" "Huh! An
other case where man is displaced by
machinery.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-10-07
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LAND SCRIPT.

WE have several thousand acres that will
w locate either surveyed or unsuP.
veyed ls'.l in any State or Territory of the
United - -. No residence REQUIRED
and U. 5. mt issues direct to locator. Price
$500 per a,Ie Address.
HANNAH 4 MILLER,
24-5ti Attorneys ut Law, visalia, California.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-17
sOLDlERs'


Fought and Bled for Their Country
aud Were Victims OF Dread disease.
Minneapolis MIMI, Dec. Sit has
been truthfully SAID that few if any Of
the soldiers who answered to their
cOuntry's call and went to the front in
the late wars returned home without
some disease, brought On by the hard
ships of camp life and battle. A large
percentage of these brave men contract.
ed Rheumatism. But thousands have
been cured. Here are two cases OF the
many in this city: Capt. H. I. Elliott,
L. S. Infantry, retired, 2649 Columbus
Avenue, says: "For ten years l have
been troubled with rheumatism. could
eetno relief. l read of Dodd's Kidney
Pills. After taking part OF a box, l
found relief. Before l commenced to
take them l could not cross my legs.
Now l am at ease, and a say that l am
perfectly cured. Amos II. Watkins, 40
Hennepin Avenue, states: Il have been
troubled for fifteen years with rheuma-
tism and kidney disease, caused by SER
vice in the army. l have suffered great
pain and could get nothing that would
relieve me until l tried Dodi's Kidney
Pills. must Say they have worked a
miracle on me. All paine have left me.
l have taken my belt off and feel . we'll
man again" There is no csse of Rheu-
mstism, or any other disease, arising
from disordered kidneys, that Dodd's
Kidney Pills cannot cure.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-17
CHINESE EMPIRE DOOMED.
Marquis Ito Says the Country Il Too Big
Ia He Renovated.

tn lie Renovated.
VANCOUVER. b. c.. Dec. l6.-The
steamer Empress Of India. which has
arrived here from Hong Kong and Yo-
kohama. brings the following advices:
An agreement has been concluded be-
tween the Japanese and Chinese govern
ments for the lease Of an anchorage for
Japanese vessels at Foo Chow to the ex
tent of 1000 tsnbo. Marquis Ito is said
t4|have recently expressed to Viscount
Takashima and Marshal Nozu a very
pessimistic view in regard to the future
Of the Chinese empire.
There is no man in China who can
rescue her from the impending col
lapse" said he. The country is so big
as TO defy all attempts ut %rcnovating it,"
Indeed, the marquis would not be sur.
prised if he should find a sad fate over
takes China within a short spaceo of time,
say three years.
The armored cruiser Kaiser. the Ger
man flagship in Chinese waters, ran on
rock and had to be beached in Samsah
bay.
The Danish steamer Active. Captain
Hansen. lies q total wreck 200 yards of
shore. near Tamsui, Formosa.