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Evening star., 1899-04-08
American Citizenship.
tor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
The distinguished civil engineer Charles
Bright F. r. s. E., writing in a. recent is
sue Of publication entitled ''The British
Submarine uses the following language:
"One political result of this great
development of the worlds electric wires
which Englishmen may safely regard with
unusual satisfaction and pleasure is the
much closer relation which has thereby
been rendered possible between the United
Kingdom and the daughter nations, Eng
disappearing, English-modeled as to their
institutions, and in the main British and
Irish stock. which have sprung up in the
most distant parts of the world The little
England idea, so fondly cherished by the
old Manchester school Of economists and
politicians (who would gladly have seen all
our young and vigorous Anglo-Celtic brood
chased as young birds from the parent
nest almost before they could fy), is prac-
tically as dead as a door nail"
Now, Mr.. Star, If the people Of England
today are Anglo-Cehic, how in the name
of goodness can the people of this country
be Anglo-Saxon? The great Chas. A. Dana
frequently stated in his great newspaper
that there were no Anglo-SaXons in this
country, and the great Joseph Medill, late
of Chicago, often made a like statement.
When Huxley and Latham and Nicholas
and Robertson of England tell us that there
are no Anglo-Saxons in England, where in
heayens name are they to be found in this
land, when since 1910 some fifty national
tiles have been contributing to our seventy
five millions? c. T. r.
April z 1899
Evening star., 1899-04-08
The Shaw d Berry Co. Opening.

Monday will witness the opening of a
unique JeWelry store at 1105 F street; unique
IN that 1t will contain a fine selection of the
best diamond jewelry of the three most
famous designers of New York, in the va
r!ety of designs in solid silverware and in
the lowness of prices. The firm is composed
OF Mr W. c. Shaw, so well known in the
tewelry business, and Mr.. Chas. e. Berry.
who has been for long associated with Gait
q Bro. The store is the one in which Mr.
Shaw acquired such a reputation for keep
ing odd things not seen elsewhere" and
the new firm will also make it point to keep
odd things in jewelry, such as are rarely
met with. Both Mr. Shaw and Mr.. Berry
are young men and have many friends in
town, who will doubtless help them
make a success OF their venture.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
''Laugh Out, Oh, r1ur-
muring Spring."

1t is the time to laugh, the years
fresh prime. Sensible people now
do the same that nature does-aim
to be purified, and for the same rea-
sons. They use that marvellous blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla, that
never disappoints. Its work and
worth are known world wide as a
household medicine.
T1car THAT other sufferers might benefit
SiNS from my horrible experience of Is
months with nine good sized ulcers below the knee.
Doctors frankly said incurable' but l would not
give up. Took Hoods Sarsaparilla for nearly a
year and was thoroughly cured 1t is now IL
years since and / am well and hearty" Mrs.
ELLEN LLOYD. Box 4, Plains, Pa.
The above is condensed from grateful 300
word letter.
Palpitation of the Heart. m.dr o nloocT,S WED
tions in vain for palptation of the heart and
Hoods Sarsaparilla improved me and my cure was
truly wonderful" Mrs. KITTIE SMITH 326
Dane Street, Waterloo. Iowa.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. 1t Never Disap-
points Sold by all druggists. Price, 81.
Hoods Pills liver ills: the nonirritating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparllla.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
KNOCKED DOWN BY CAR.
Former Mayor of Alexandria Badly
Injured Last Evening.


Mr.. Elmer E. Downham aged sixty
years, a prominent resident of Alexandria,
Va, is in serious condition at his home
in that city from the effects of railway
accident yesterday evening in Washington.
Mr.. Downham had come here on business
and was on his way from the navy yard to
take an electric train for Alexandria At
the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street northwest he jumped from George
town car and started to run across the
east-bound track to get to his train. He
failed to notice an approaching train,
which was close upon him. The motorman
could not stop it before it struck him, and
he was knocked down. He was caught by
the fender of the east-bound train and
rolled along the track for some distance.
As soon the train could be stopped the
conductor, Samuel B. Scott. and Motorman
Hefiin, with number of persons who had
witnessed the affair, went to Mr.. Down.
ham s assistance. He was found to be bad
ly injured. One arm had been broken be-
sides which he was severely bruised and
cut about the face and head. He was car
rled into Ogram's drug store and the
Emergency ambulance called He was
taken to the hospital, where he received
proper attention, after which he was re-
moved to his own home. He is very prom
1nent in Alexandria affairs, having been
mayor several terms, and also having
served in other important municipal offices.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Class of '36. Business High school.

The first quarterly meeting of the class
of '98 Business High School, was held
Thursday night at the residence of Miss
Annie Yeatman. No. 1915 | street.
A committee of three, consisting of Mr..
Gift ard the Misses Yateman and Loeffler.
was chosen to cooperate with the other
committees appointed from each class rela-
tive to electing officers for the alumni.
which is TO be organized at the school ApriI
II
The class decided to give an outing Nav
p, and have secured the steamer Bartholdi
to carry the party down the Potomac
During the evening the class was enter
tained with recitations by Miss Bessie
Gresham, soprano solos by Miss Shannon.
piano solo by Miss Yateman, and tenor solo
by Mr.. Cliff.
Those in attendance were Mr. Thos. r.
Cliff, president: Mr.. VIM. d. Shoemaker,
secretary: Miss Waterman, treasurer and
Misses Gresham, Kneesi, Hiatt King
Jones. Loeffier, Tolson and Waugh. Messrs
Stephan, Sullivan, Littlepage, Summervell
and Harper. The Misses Waterman and
Shannon were the guests of the class
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Started Homeward.

William Rissler, seventeen years old, who
was arrested by the police several days ago
while he was lettering about the streets
was sent as far as Pittsburg today by San
itary Officer Frank. The boys father lives
at Storm Lake, Iowa. Three years ago he
left home and went to live with his uncle
in Pittsburg, and several months ago also
left that home, without informing his
parents of his movements.
When he appeared in court under the
name of William Younger, Judge Kimball
managed to learn from him that he had
given the wrong name. A letter sent to his
father was answered, and this morning the
youth was again in court. He was not
anxious to go home, but after "a conversa-
ton with the judge he promised he would
return. He said he would have no trouble
reaching Storm Lake from Pittsburg.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Travel Club Entertained.

The Travel Club held it's last meeting
for the season at the Strathmore Arms re-
Gently, when a large and appreciative au-
dience was in attendance. DR.. Baker, the
guide, presided, and the address was deIiv-
cred by Rev. Dr. Barnes ON Life in India"
DIR. Barnes had been a missionary In India
under the Presbyterian board for more
than seven years, and was there during
the Sepoy rebellion. He related many ter
rible experiences Of his life at that period
Assisted by his daughter, DR.. Baker sang
in the native language several hymns and
songs, and Mrs. Emily Hort, who was
lower caste natives sing 1t; Miss Ethel SUIT
ton gave solo on the piano, and Mr.. Chas.
Dean sang Rocked in the Cradle of the
Deep"
Evening star., 1899-04-08
READY FOR SIGNATURES.
ray Rolls Representing Northern
Liberty Market House Claima.

~ AsSpEeSent1ng Northern
Liberty Market House Claims,
Mr.. James T. Petty. the auditor of the
District stated today that the pay rolls of
the Northern Liberty Market House claim
ants will be ready for their signature at 10
o'clock Monday morning. The rolls will be
found in Mr.. Petty's Office at the District
building, and the claimants will receive
their checks from him the following We'd
nesday. Congress, at its recent session,
appropriated the sum of s12S, ,57s.5 so in nqui-
dation of these claims, arising out of the
destruction of the old market house early
In the seventies, by the board of public
works. A number of the accounts, how
ever, representing So. % 15, are still being
considered by Col. James G. Payne, audi
tor of the District Supreme Court; but 1T
is expected they will be paid in a COMPARE
lively short time The claims now ready
for payment aggregate the sum of s125,
356.35. About s. 900 of the sum was set
tied a year or two ago, the claimants re-
ceiving drawback certificates in settlement.
Those to be paid next week will receive
cash.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Modern ImDrONemcntS.

In connection with the subject of modern
improvements, most striking example of
economy in household work has been made
by the invention of Bon Ami, the popular
cleaning material. 1t has heen the custom
for the housewife for many years to get
sand or securing soap for cleaning pur-
poses and use it generally in her work be-
cause 1t removed dirt. tarnish, CRIME or
grease easier than water would do it. At
the same time she has complained that the
tinware does not last as it used to; that the
oEcloth manufacturers were using poorer
material than they did when she was a girl;
that paint wore off faster than formerly,
but 1t has never occurred to her that she is
the one who Is continually wearing these
things out by the use of a coarse cleaner
and hard work. and she will accordingly be
glad that she can now obtain a preparation
that will abolish all these disagreeable ex-
perienceS
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Home Missionary Circle,

The Young Peoples Home Missionary
Circle of Mckendree NJ. Z. Church, AIassa-
chusetts avenue between 9th and 10th
streets, has arranged to hold its regular
meeting In the lecture room of the church
Tuesday evening, April II. at T:30 O'Clock.
mrs u w keyes presiding. The program
will include vocal solo by Miss Elizabeth
Wahly, recitation by Miss Ada Townsend
and piano solo by Miss Alice Smith. A
unique feature of the program will be the
story by several members of the society of
how each earned one dollar for missions.
This will be followed with refreshments.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall at II a. m and 2:30 pm
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Nomini Beach
and river landings at am.
Trains leave 1874 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from 8 am. to
s pm.
Trains leave 1874 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
g. m 20 = pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from a. m.
to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
DIVORCES GRANTED.
Action of the Court I'm Two Case.
Today.


Justice Cox today granted the petition Of
Cara l.. Loeff1er for divorce from her hus-
pand' George Loeffler. The original bill in
the case was fled some months ago by
Messrs Lambert & Lambert. attorneys for
Mrs. Loefher, and sets forth that about a
year prior thereto she had brought suit
against her husband for divorce on the
ground OF drunkenness and extreme cruel
ty, but that upon his promise to reform
and pay her considerable sum of money
she was Induced to dismiss her suit She,
however. alleged that he had not kept his
promises, but, on the contrary, had since
treated her with systematic cruelty Mrs
Loeff1er is permitted to resume her former
name. Wasser
decree was also signed today by Jus
tice Cox granting Sarah Ella Tuckson a
divorce from Robert Tuckson, on the
ground of desertion.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
FRENCH PROTESTANISM,
Views of DR.. Charles Wood on Phases
of This Subject.

Upon invitation, DR.. Charles Wood, the
pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church
in Philadelphia, Pa, will deliver an address
in this city on Professionalism in France"
Dr. Wood has spent several summers in
Paris, in charge of the American chapel.
during DR.. Thurber's vacations, and has
familiarized himself with the political and
religious condition Of the French republic.
he VIII speak Friday evening next in the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The moderator of the general assembly,
Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, D. D., will preside
Evening star., 1899-04-08
National Prisoners Aid Society

Articles Incorporating the National Pris-
oners' AID Society have been placed on
record. The objects of the society are
stated to be the saving of young men from
becoming criminals. caring for such as are
In confinement and assisting them when
discharged therefrom to lead honest lives.
The incorporatOrs are L. S. Emery, ]. Ii.
Bradford, Elizabeth B. Russell. Mary F.
Case, Charles A Massie, VIM. F. Downey.
Ida j. Heiberger. j. E. Rooch Alfred
Harding, s B. Hege, NJ r. Roach, Herbert
W. Lewis, Mary p. Massie N c. NayIor.
Louis Stern and Warner white
The Ivy Leaf Pleasure Club has also
been Incorporated by Charles II. Kerper.
Charles L. Fowler and r. Koska Murray.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
MEETING OF LIBRARIANS
General Convention to Be Held in Atlanta,
Ca, in May.
PrOEram to Include NumerOus EHter
tainments Mr.. Carnegie to BE
Made an Honorary Member.

Interest in the approaching meeting Oh
librarians from all parts of the Umon'
which is to be held in Atlanta, May TO
IS, increases as the time draws near. Those
who have the matter in charge hope Tor
good attendance from Washington, and
there seems to be no doubt that some Oh
the most prominent members of the library
association of this city will be present and
take part in the exercises.
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, 1t is understood,
will be made an honorary member or the
American Library Association at the con-
vention. His recent gifts to this city, 10
Atlanta and other points outside OF his Ia
vorite library center, Pittsburg, have at
tracted to the proposition a number OF IN
f1uential supporters.
The city of Atlanta, where the big con-
yention is to be held, has accepted Mr.. Car
nege's gift of 100000 for free library.
In view of this more than ordinary interest
centerS about the coming convention, ana
the southern people are making great prep
arations to entertain the expected visitors
Atlanta will announce at the proper place
on the program the acceptance of Mr.. Car
negie'S offer, and 1t is at this juncture In
the proceedings where it is expected some
one will propose the name of the eminent
Pittsburg man for honorary membership.
Interest in Library Work.
The gift of Mr.. Carnegie has awakened
public interest in library affairs in the
south, and. it is said. will mark new era in
that section. All isolated library efforts, it
is claimed, will now be succeeded by a
broad and general movement in the south.
The convention of the American association
in the south this year Is taken as one of
the progressive signs of the times.
Among the entertainments planned are an
o,d-fashioned Georgia barbecue, to be held
at Stone mountain, genuine coon dance"
and a cake walk. There will be a trolley
ride and several informal receptions. One
afternoon and evening will be spent at the
Piedmont Driving Club, where there will
be supper, followed by an informal dance
public meeting will be held in the Opera
House, at which short addresses will be
made on library development, and stereop-
ticon views illustrating library architecture
will be given.
POst-COnference.
The actual business of the meeting will
cover the dates May to 13, succeeded by
post-conference arranged to extend from
May IL to 20. The subjects to be covered
by the program are Library Extension" :"
Access to Shelves and "Co-operation.''
1t Is proposed to spend two days at Look
out mountain as a part of the post-confer-
ence trip. This is to give opportunity to
visit the national park at Chickamauga
and to see one of the great battlefields of
the civil war. Special excursions have been
arranged from Boston, New York and other
points. Members of the convention will be
the guests of Athens University, Athens.
Ca, for one day.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
EXPECTED MONDAY.
Justice Bradley Will Announce Rul-
ing in Daniel ScOtt's Case.

The trial Of Daniel A Scott, colored,
formerly employed in the patent office, in
dicted for violation Of the act Of Congress
approved March 3, 1875, was begun late
yesterday afternoon before Justice Bradley,
in Criminal Court No. 2. The alleged Of
fense embraces larceny from the United
States-the extracting of money from let
ters received at the patent office.
Counsel for the defendant. Messrs. c.
Maurice Smith and j. B. Archer, moved the
court to instruct the jury to return a YER
dict of not guilty on the ground that even
if Scott were guilty Of any offense. that
offense was not larceny as alleged in the
Indictment.
Assistant District Attorney Gould argued
In opposition to the motion this morning.
Justice Bradley will announce his ruling
Monday morning.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Chr. xander. 900 7tb st.

After 20 years Of warm storage of As gal
Ions in barrel of whisky some SO gallons
may have evaporated But of the remaining
u gallons, in grandest concentration Of Its
healing ethers, one spoonful for the milk
punch ordered In severe crises will bring
renewed activity to the veins of patient
at the brink Of death. For such cases Chr
Xander's stock contains: Relic Of the Cen
tennial tRye), s12 gal, 50 qt.; Ne Plus Ul-
ira lover 80 years.. $40 gal; Old Private
Stock, IS gal for the latter constant orders
come from England and Austria); Old Stock,
$6 and SIS gal. 1t
Evening star., 1899-04-08
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-sousa's ''E Captain"
BiJou-Vaudeville.
Columbia-The Frawley company. pre-
senting "Trilby."
Carroll Institute-O1d Country Circus.
Grand Opera House-Refined vaudeville.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-"Miss New
York, Jr-," company.
Lafayette-'La Belle Helene"
National Theater-Mr. n. c. Goodwin and
Miss Maxine Elliott, presenting Nathan
Hale"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
Willard Hall-Santanelli. hypnotist.
Church Of Our Father-Lecture by Char
lotte P. Stetson on Things AS They Are
For amusements see page "a.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Rev. Prettyman to Have Charge.

1t is announced that the Young Mems
Christian Associations meeting for men to-
morrow afternoon, at 4 o'clock, In the gym
nasium, will be led by Rev. Forrest ].
Prettyman of Staunton, Va, one of the
ministers in attendance upon the confer
ence of the NJ. E. Church South, now in
session in this city. The singing will be
under the leadership of MIR. Charles s.
Clark. Just preceding the meeting the
mems Bible class will be held in the par
lors- 1t Will be in charge of Col. Charles
Bird OF the United States army. Invita-
tions to join this class are extended by the
association to men generally, whether
members of the association or not.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Legal Fraternity Guests.

Invitations have been issued by the board
of managers Of the Young Mems Christian
Association for reception to judges and
lawyers az the associations new building
this evening at o'clock. A large and rep
resentative gathering is expected. gym
nasium exhibition will be a feature of the
eNering.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
building Association Officers

At the election of officers of the Oriental
Building Association. held Thursday even
ing, the following were elected: President.
Conrad Schwab; secretary. Chas Gersdorff.
treasurer. -Chas. Schaeffer: directors. AL
bert Schulteis. G. II. Schulze. Chas. Specht,
John Ockershausen, Louis Behrens. Carl
Haneke, John T. Vogt, Chas. II. Bauman,
Adolf Gassman.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Are You Thin?

WHO SUFFER most from sleeplessness, nervous
ness, neuralgia, dependency, general weakness?
Who are on the edge of nervous prostration all
the time? Those who thin. Iron and bitters
are only stimulants. To be cured you need fat
making food. You want new blood. rich blood and
q strong nerve tonic.
sCoTr'S EMULSION OF CoD-IIvER OH. is all
this 1t feeds the tissues and strengthens the
nerves.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Mr. NeXYell,S Lecture.

THE Annexation of the Great West, was
the theme of a lecture delivered last eyen-
ing by Mr.. F. H. Newell in the hall of the
Columbian University. The lecturer dwelt
upon the advantages and possibilities of
the arid regions of the great southwest,
should they be reclaimed by means Of irri-
CATION and other scientific means.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Case Set for Trfnf.

ALI preliminaries have been arranged in
the office of District Attorney Davis for the
trial Of William Reed, who was indicted for
the murder of Elizabeth Logan last Sep
tember. The trial will be commenced Mon
day next, as soon as the hearing in the
case of William Mooney, accused of arson,
is concluded, before Justice Clabaugh, in
Criminal Court No. l.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Snatched a Pocketbook

Mrs. A. E. Haines of Catskill, N. Y, has
reported to Inspector Boardman that
Thursday afternoon, while on an outbound
train near South Capitol street, in this city,
a man snatched her pocket book, contain
ing So, from her hand. The offender a mo-
ment later jumped from the train and es-
caped,
Evening star., 1899-04-08
DiscOntinuance New York & Florida
Limited. Southern Railway

New York and Florida Limited, leaving
Washington $50 pm. daily except Sunday
will be discontinued, last train southbound
leaving Washington April g. The United
States Fast Mail, leaving Washington IL 10
am daily, and the New York and Florida
Express, leaving Washington at 9:2O D. m
daily, will continue to operate through cars
to Florida as heretofore. Dining car sery-
ice.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Lecture by Mrs. william..

1t Is announced that under the auspices
of the Woman's League of the District of
Columbia, Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams of
Chicago will deliver free lecture Monday
evening next. beginning at Sis O'Clock. at
the Plymouth Congregational Church 17th
and streets northwest. Discussion will
follow, led by Mrs. Fleetwood and Mrs
Jordan.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Pays the Penalty.

John B. Schlosser. former saloonkeeper.
whose place of business was on Brightwood
avenue, was convicted in the Police Court
last summer of employing woman to serve
intoxicants in his saloon. Today he ap-
peared in court for sentence. He told Judge
Scott that his license had been taken from
him and that he had quit the business. Ths
judge imposed the lowest penalty, $50 or
sixty days. The fine was paid.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
An Error Corrected.

In the advertisement of Geo. w. Spier, 80
9th ST., in Fridays Star silver link cuff but
tons were advertised for zoe. 1t should
have read "gold-filled cuff buttons for 5Oc."
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

An old-fashioned and very unique gold
chain, made by hand and set with pearls,
was taken by Detectives Helan and Boyd
recently from a cOlored woman who could
not give a satisfactory account of how she
came by it
Evening star., 1899-04-08
what's the Use to Buy Imported Good,

What's the Use to Buy Imported Goods
WHEN YOU CAN GET THEM OF THE
SAME QUALITY AND MATERIAL IN
YOUR OWN COUNTRY SUPPORT
HOME INDUSTRIES AND DRINK MA
TIONAL CAPITAL BREWING co.'s
DIAMOND" AND ''MUENCHENER''
BEER. THESE TWO BREWS SURPASS
ALL OTHERS IN PURITY, AGE.
STRENGTH AND QUALITY. CASE OBJ
Evening star., 1899-04-08

Floral Designs and Decorations
best show the art Of the florist. You can or
der yours at Guides with confidence, 1924 F.
advertisement,
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Chase Headache AWAY

with Bromo-Pepsin, Unlike the majority
of headache cures, it is absolutely harmless
AT all druggists Prices, loo. to soc. bot
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

Thomas Sanders, colored, aged seventy
years, whose home was at Jackson Hall
alley, died yesterday afternoon. AS he had
not been attended by a doctor Coroner
Carr was notified. The latter decided that
death had resulted from natural causes,
and gave q certificate accordingly.