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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
ADOPT SUGGESTION.
mmissioners Authorize Examina-
ton of PIats of District Realty.

At the suggestion of Mr.. Henry b. Look
er, the District surveyor, the Commission
ers have authorized him to examine all
plats or descriptions of real estate acquired
by the District before final action is taken
in its acceptance. The Commissioners have
also approved certain other recommended
lions of the surveyor, which appear in the
following communication addressed to them
by him:
Il have the honor to invite your attention
to what seems to me the propriety OF re-
quiring an examination by this office of all
platS or descriptions OF real estate to be
acquired by the District of Columbia before
final action be taken accepting such real
estate, including rights of way L inClose
memorandum sketch showing, in a recent
case, In which a dedication of an alley was
made to the District. The plat accompany
ing the deed was in form as shown. al
though the figures on the plat and in the
description indicate that the south line OF
the alley is east and west line, and not
diagonal. This, of course. throws doubt
on the intention. Either the plat is wrong
or the figures are wrong The necessity for
some such revision is apparent to me from
a number of instances coming to my at
tention comparatively recently.
Il should, of course, exempt from such
revision the plats prepared in the street eX-
tension office.
Il request that l be directed to record
on the books of this office all plats attached
to deeds to property or easements acquired
by the District, including those now on file
in this office, well those coming IN
hereafter. This for the surer preservation
of the plats.
Il would also request. in order to give
this office the full control of all deeds of
District property, that all receipts for
deeds given to agents of the District by the
recorder of deeds be at once turned over
by said agents to the surveyor, to enable
the latter to know whether or not the
recorder of deeds is complying with the re-
cent request made to him by the Commits
sioners to send all deeds of District prop
erty to this office on completion of recorda-
ton, and also to enable the surveyor to OBJ
tain the deeds from the recorders office, if
necessary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
HOLDS BUSINESS MEETING.
The Congress Heights Progressive
Association in Session.

The Congress Heights Progressive Asso-
citation held a business meeting last even
ing at the post office building of that place.
President A. P. Mitchell presided.
The proposition to organize a fire COM
pany was discussed. Experts were present
and explained how a company could
operate where the water supply is such as
1t is at Congress Heights. 1t was suggested
that a bucket brigade be organized and
supplied with ladders, chemical eXtinguish-
ers and other fire-fighting apparatus. A
committee was appointed, consisting of
Messrs Humphrey, Scheltens and Haven
ner, and instructed to report at next
regular meeting.
1t was reported that Moro Castle, built
for the sham battle last labor day had
been secured as a club house, which will
be lighted with electricity, and that all the
daily and weekly papers will be kept on
file there free for the use of the fire COM
pany.
The subject of publishing a weekly paper
at Congress Heights was next discussed
and a committee appointed to consider the
ACCESSIBILITY of the project and instructed
to report at next meeting.
The question of participating in the peace
jubilee considered. Mr.. Randle urged
that this association support the Citizens
Association, whose energetic efforts he
highly commended. He stated that the end
of the fiscal year will soon be here, and
that the governmental appropriation for
the District of Columbia will be available
July L. and he suggested that the citizens
in the territory represented by the asso-
citation should see to it that proportion
ate share is allotted their section.
Mr.. Victor Boyer stated that the roads
leading from Congress Heights to the naval
magazine were in bad condition, and Mr..
Wright said he had called on the Commits
sioners and urged that the same be fixed,
and he is now awaiting reply. The asso-
citation passed resolution pledging it's in
f1uence to the securing better roads for
that section.
A resolution was introduced placing the
association on record in favor of continuing
temperance regulations at Congress
Heights. Mr.. Boyer said, referring to the
license question, that Congress Heights
could never secure hotel or any other Inn
provements on that line, unless licenses
were obtainable. After discussion this mat
ter went over until next meeting
A new bell presented to the citizens yes
terday is up and ready for use. 1t is in
tended as an alarm bell in case of fire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Choose Debaters for Prize Contest

NhOOse DebRters TOT PrINe Contest.
Law students of Columbian University
last evening selected speakers for the prize
debate which takes place during COM
mencement week. in the latter part of May.
There are two prizes to compete for, a first
and second.
The debaters chose as their subject, That
the Government of Great Britain. in Its
Practical Operations. is More Democratic
Than the Government of the United
States The speakers are. affirmative, h
l. Davis Tennessee: Curtis Baker, New
Jersey; A. r. Stuart. South Carolina. Mega
tive L. 3. Merritt, Arkansas; Jabe c.
Reader, Texas, and c. J. Kellogg, Louis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
President whitman Discusses Brown
ing.

A lecture on Browning was delivered last
evening by President Whitman OF Column
bian University In the lecture room OF The
Calvary Baptist Church. under the auspices
Of the Literary Union of that church. The
lecturer ranks the poet as easily one of the
few geniuses OF his time, and considers his
poem, The Ring and the Book" as the
greatest poem OF the century. He said ne
considered one reason of Browning's OBJ
security 10 be his economy of words An
other thing that made the poet obscure
DIR. Whitman thought. is his manner of
starting to tell story in the middle and
going in both directions. Browning was es-
sentially a dramatic poet and his verse
constituted a body OF poems unmatched
since Shakespeare time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
JOnadab Valuations.

The official semi-annual visitations TO the
subordinate councils Of the Sons of Jonadab
have been arranged to take place as fol-
lows: Faith Council, No. 13, Wednesday,
May 3; Centennial Council. No. 4, Saturday,
May G; Empire Council. No. IA. Wednes-
day May 10; Spartan Council No 3. Sat
urday. May Ii: Hope Council, No. IL,
Thursday. May IS; Good VIII Council No
g. Friday May 2S: Pioneer Council, No. 1.
Friday, June 2; Potomac Council No. l6.
Friday. June Q; Monumental Council, No /,
Wednesday, June II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
LOCAL MENTION.
ANU SEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"A Daughter of Cuba"
Bijou-VaudeviHe.
Columbia-The FrawIey Company, pre-
sentlng 'Lost-Twenty-four Hours
Congreg 4tIonal Church-Bischof concert.
Grand Opera House-High-class vaude
vile.
kernan's Lyceum Theater-"Bryant and
Watson's Australians"
National Theater-'"The Fortune Teller"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle OF
Gettysburg.
Pennsylvania avenue and 4th street south
east-Fair and bazaar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
In Social Session.

A social session was held last evening by
Chaplin Auxiliary, W. c. T. L., at the head
quarters. 1880 @ street northwest. Mrs. NJ.
z. Cohen presided. and a musical program
was rendered after devotional exercises had
been conducted by Mrs. Martin. Mr. John
w. Hutchinson the last of the well known
family of singers, and who is now over
eighty years of age, sang, and Mrs. NJ. l..
Welles Of Chattanooga, national organizer
of the W. c. T. L., delivered an address,
entitled, What l Saw at Chickamauga."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
How to Furnish a Home.

The best appointed homes in Washington
are furnished by attending the auctions of
rare goods, collected in all parts of the
world comprising articles not to be had in
the stores. Such a sale takes place at
Sloans, HOT G street, tomorrow. at II a. m.
and > pm; also Thursday and Friday at
same hours. Rooms comfortable and seats
provided. Catalogues on application.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

mad two children, one Of whom is now NV
ing. II is charged that the respondent de-
serted the petitioner In December. 1859. In
addition to a divorce Mrs. Lanehart seeks
ahmony. She explains that the last known
place OF abode of her husband was Queens
are Edward q. Niles and r. Edward Mitch
ell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
Attracted Crowd. on F Stree.

A large crowd of people were attracted
yesterday by a mammoth oven which was
hoisted by means Of derricks to the bakery
department of Mr.. 8. A. Reeves estaio-
lishment, at 1909 F street. This branch of
his business has grown to such proper
lions that Mr.. Reeves has found it neces-
sary to greatly enlarge his general facin-
ties. He has also provided additional space
in his dry roasted coffee department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

The German Dramatic Club will close Its
season Thursday evening April q. at Car
roll Institute Hall. when Gerhard Haupt-
mann's drama. The Sunken Bell ("Die
Versunkene Glocke'D will be read by Mr..
+. Clandy. Mr.. +. Gichner, Mr.. Feldhaus
Mrs Schrenecker and the Misses Poesche
and Schade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
Best EIsin Butter.

Johnston's. 100 7th st.. are selling Best
Coffee, 91Ac; Blue Hen Matches, 121hc. doz.
Quaker Pckg. Oats, &C.: P. and q. Oleine
Soap, 812c.; Shultz's Star Soap, 21ac.; Rice,
size. H.; BradIey's Cal Hams, Tic; Corn
Beef, DC. h.; Fresh Boiling Beef 4c ID
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
Deserted Forty Years Ago.

Desertion which occurred forty years ago
is stated as the ground on which Hannah
Lanehart has asked that she be grant
edo divorce from George Lanehart.
The couple were married in Montgomery
county. Maryland, November II. 1883 and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

The Welsbach Street Lighting Company
of Philadelphia has been notified by the
District Commissioners that the special ap-
preparation of $1,000 for experimental street
hght1ng Will be exhausted May 81 and the
company Is directed to discontinue its ex-
detrimental lamps in this city on that date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
William Mason Accused of Stealing a
bag of Oats.

Entering a Baltimore and Ohio freight
car in the lexington freight yard and car
rying off bag of oats. was the charge that
confronted William Mason, colored, when
he appeared in Judge SCOTS court today.
Policeman Nauck arrested him yesterday
and called Mr.. Sim. agent of the railroad
company a witness. The court held the
defendant for the action of the grand jury.
Being unable to give $500 real estate Sc
cUrity, the prisoner was committed to Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

BrOmo-Pepsin Never Fails to Cure
headache from any cause and acts prompt
ly. Absolutely pure, harmless and efTer-
veScent- Ice. TO SOC. bot At all druggists
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
Laugh Out, Oh, rIur-
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
household medicine.
TIcer THAT other sufferers might benefit
from my horrible experience OF IS
months with nine good sized ulcers below the knee.
Doctors frankly said IrcurRhle. hut I would not
give up. Took Hoods SarSsparllla for nearly a
year ana was thoroughly cured. IL IL now In
years since and / ain well and hearty Mrs.
ELLEN LLOYD, Box 4. Plains. Pa.
lhe above is condensed from a grateful J. 500
word letter.
Palpltation of the Heart 70 ! wed
lions In vain for palpitatiou Of the heart and
HOODS SarsHparilla improved me and my cure was
truly wonderful" Mrs. KITE SMITH s2e
Dane Street, Waterloo. Iowa.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. 1t Never Disap-
points. Sold by all druggists. Price 81
Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the non Irritating and
only cathartc TO take with Hoods Sar.sr,rina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

SOME CHILDREN grow very
slowly: keep thin in flesh; are
fretful; food does not do them
much good. You can't say they
have any disease, yet thew
never prosper. A slight cold or
some stomach or bowel trouble
takes them away easily.
SCOTS EMULSION Of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophosphites
Is Just the remedy for growing
children. 1t gives sound flesh;
Cd. healthy nerves. o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

Magnificent building lots on L St bet 10th
and 1lth at auction tomorrow afternoon at
80 o'clock. Frontage of about 90 it., fac
ing public square and Mass. ave- See adyt. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

Money 10 lend at A and per cent on
zeal estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1896 Pa ave.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mt. Vernon at 10 am. and 40
pm
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at am.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from 5 m. to
pm, and for Mount Vernon hourly from
10 am to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from m.
TO Pm. and every hour for Falls Church.
IMPORTED BEERS DON'T COMPARE
with Pabst new "Doppel Brau." It's the
finest dark beer in the world. months old.
And peerless in flavor. No more imported
beers for men who have tried ''Doppel Brau."
PABST BREWING co, To8 N Cap, st
The members of the League of American
Pen Women have arranged to take turns
IN staying at the club room. 40 Corcoran
building. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The
room Will be kept open from to 4 o'clock.
Mrs Juliette NJ Babbitt, the librarian, is
in charge today.
Jewel Gas Ranges Guaranteed
GIG 18th. c. A. Muddinan & Co. 1904 G.
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SUCCESS OF
THE SEASON IS THE
LONDON PANEL PORTRAIT OF
BACHRACH & BRO,
Studios, 1881 F st. NV.
Suitable for framing, any style or pose of
finest finish ONLY ONE DOLLAR FOR
A LIMITED TIME
The request of the North Capitol and Eek
ington Citizens Association for a catch
basin at the northeast corner of Quincy
and LIST streets northeast has been denied
by the District Commissioners.
Try brick OF F'usselrs Star" Ice Cream
Strawberry Fruit Cream. Open evenings.
KENNYS
FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL
PURE SUGARS SOLD AT COST
c. d. kENNY'S 8 CITY STORES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

The Finest Roses Ever Sold
~ 30 cents dozen. At Guides, l224 F.
ACEerI isement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

Better Hurry and Send to Boston
Baking Co. those labels from their "long
Loaf and square loaf" Best bread in
town. Your grocer sells it, ap2O-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
SmalHS ElOXEerS

]. II. Small & Sons, florists, 14th and G
SITS, Washington, and 1853 Broadway, N. Y
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

Art studies Loaned Free"
ew pictures-framing. Houriet, 431 9th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

Jewel Gas Ranges Guaranteed.
GIG 18th. c. A. Muddinan & Co. 1904 G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
Ii I'll e B a by S
Scaly Bleeding Sores
NO REST DAY OR NIGHT SUFFERINGS Be
YOND DESCRIPTION. DWINDLED TO
SKELETON. ALL THOUGHT
WOULD DIE.
MOTHER READS OF WONDERFUL CURE BY
CUTICURA. FATHER GOES MILES
TO GET IT INSTANT AND
GRATEFUL RELIEF.
COMPLETE CURE IN NINE WEEKS, AND NOp
SIGN LEFT TO TELL OF HIS
AWFUL SUFFERINGS.

My baby had terrible breaking out all his
face and head. extending half way down his back.
while his arm became Solid sCaly, bleeding
sore. physician gave me prescription which /
used. but he kept getting worse, and suffered be-
yond description. The pain became intense
that he had TO lie put under opiates. We could
get no rest, night or day. He dwindled down to a
mere skeleton. Everybody who saw him said he
would surely die. As d last resort trip TO the
country suggested that the change of air
might do him good. As as my mother saw
the child she got copy of an Atlanta paper, in
which there was an account Of n wonderful cure
CCTICCRA REMEDIES had wrought a two
year-od child My father started to the nearest
CtTICURA (olntmentl. CUTlCURA SOAP. and
CUTICURA RkSOLNENT. We applied per
directions. putting plenty of the CUTICUItA his
head. face, and back The child slept for
nine weeks from the time he started on the CUTI-
CURA REMEDIES We We're able to discontinue
their use. and NOT sign is left to tell of his
awful suferings
MRS. ROBERTA DAVIS.
Aug. 20, 1898. South Atlanta, Ga.
SLEEP FOR SKIN-TORTURED BABIES AND
REST FOR TIRED MOTHERS in Il bath
of CUTICURA (ointment), greatest Of emollients
and skin This treatment will give instant
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and point to speedy, permanent and economical
iating of itching burning. bleeding. scay. pimply
and crusted skin and scalp humors with loss Of
hair, when all else fails.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

The Curator of the Halls of the An
clients will speak in the Roman, Assyrian
and other halls afternoons at 4:30 and even
ings at $50. Open from am to 10 pm.-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
Plea That Failed.
Gordon and Robert n

William Gordon and Robert Nichols, col
ored, declared they had nothing to do with
a game of crap in which Policeman Seibert
said they participated
Il wasn't in no game said Nichols. Il
was just looking on"
Pretty dangerous place to look on the
court remarked.
Il wasn't even there" said Gordon land
don't even know how to play crap"
Hes my boy" said Gordon's mother
land this is the first time he was ever ar
rested. His father was buried only three or
four weeks ago. and now, Judge l am GO
ing to ask you for Gods sake to have mercy
on the little fellow. If you will do this I'll
send him TO the country
THAT would be a good thing to do when
he gets out OF this scrape," the judge told
her.
The boy was fined SO, and Nichols, who
is much older, was fined double that
amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

Try brick of Fusselrs Star Ice Cream
Strawberry Fruit Cream. Open evenings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND
CHEM. CORP. Sole Props. Boston.
ly"How to Cure Torturing Eczema, mailed free
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

The request of the North Capitol and Eek
ington Citizens Association for a catch
basin at the northeast corner of Quincy
and LIST streets northeast has been denied
by the District Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
Growing
Children.
CITY ITEMS.

makes strong bones. he.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

more than the usual number of really good
"headlinerS' at the Grand this week. The
principal is, of course, the sketch,
why Walker Reformed done by Milton
and Dollie Mobiles, who are deservedly pop
ular. 1t is new here, but was found very
amusing, as its lines bright, its situa-
lions clever, and its many opportunities not
overlooked by Mr.. and Mrs. Mobiles. Miss
Louise kerlin, a handsome girl and a
sympathetic singer, came next in popular
favor. Her songs were given with a degree
of grace and refinement that was decidedly
pleasing apart from the merit of her vocal
iZng. T. Wilmott Eckert and Emma Berg
were admiral bic in operate selections and
evoked abundant applause. The act Of
Fields and Saiina was only saved from a
humiliating failure by the ability and per-
sistency of Miss Salina. They would be
pleasing, undoubtedly, if provided with a
more refined and interesting vehicle for
their acrobatic work Miss Comma Jewell
in a pages costume, was fetching, and her
Well-tralned soprano warranted all the
favor she received. The cleVerest one of
the Prentice Trio Is the six-year-old child
Nellie, who is exceedingly entertaining with
her comicalities and has acrobatic and
dancing ability which maturer vaudevil-
lians might envy. The other two evident
ly her father and mother, subordinate
themselves, and wisely SO, to the youngster
and for this reason. principally, the act has
the appearance of novelty. The De For
rests in their whirlwind dancing We're all
that has been claimed in advance for them
Their dance elastiQue from La Poupee"
was surprising accomplishment The per-
forming donkeys and Frank Cotton con-
cluded the bill with feature that will be
especially pleasing to the matinee little
folks this week. 1t Is gratifying to observe
that the audiences are increa sing nightly
in size and the earnest and consistent eff
forts of Managers Burke and Chase are to
have their reward in due time.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-It is difficult at
times to tell whether the author of "A
Daughter of Cuba" at the Academy of
Music this week, intended to write heroic
war drama or an ironical take-ofY of the
military-something after the masterpieces
of w. S. Gilbert. From either point of
view, however, the play is a dismal failure
The heroic personnel for the drama Is Sc
lected from the list New York Volunteers.
There have been some pretty savage things
said about the list since the time 1t did
not charge up San Juan Hill, but 1t was
left to this play to put the soldier boys in
even a worse light than merely having a
case of rattles in front of the enemy. Col.
Venner the hero, is represented as an iron
gray idiot. who struts about in ridiculous
fashion and moons over a great wrong that
some Spanish villain wrought him in Cuba
years and years ago. His breast heayes
with mixed emotions of a burning desire
to overhaul this villain and to remember
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25

only eathartic to take with Hoods sar.ararI1ia.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-17
AN ECLECTIC.

Lives in constant dread of the nerv-
Gus spasm which he has learned to
expect, and which he knows may over
take him at any moment. His life
is never safe until the disease has
been cured, and nothing will do this
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and kindred disorders. 1t always
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About four years ago L was taken
with epileptic fits, and could get no
relief from any source until I tried
DR.. Miles Nervine. 1t has now been
nearly two years since it troubled
me-" CHAS. A. NIVER,
Friendship, N. Y.
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Write us about your troubles and all
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