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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Chas. Manchester for Mt. Vernon
a. 1u am. and liz pm.
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
ru,- and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am.
Steamer EsteUe Randall for GIymont and
intermediate points at go am
Trains leave 13'e street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from am. to
pm. and for Mt Vernon hourly from
]" "a. m To- , pm
Cars leave AGUeduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Nv.r every half hour from a m
- II pm. and every hour for Falls Church
from : I'm to l. pm.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Election at Masonic Officers.

Per-alpha Lodge. No. %. F, A. A. NJ.
last evening elected the following named
officers for the ensuing Masonic year: VIM.
7. Price, W NJ: " \. Kimmel, 5. W; W.
NJ Barton. ] W. W. P II. Crews -four
+eenth term}, secretary; ". x MendenhalI
fourteenth term. treasurer; Jos l. At
kris. :. d, Chas. Zange, J, d: Matthew
TrirrhIe- Tn sree lodge charity fund: VIM
J NavInr. delegate 10 Masonic board Of re-
lief. Philip Refer delegate To St. Johns
Mite Associations jos G Johnson. repre-
sentative tn board of directors of lodge
room NJ. = and also new Masonic Temple
\ Association
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MASONIC HALL ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting Held and Board of
Directors Elected.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Masonic Hall Association was held
last evening in the National Union building
and the following directors were reelected
for the ensuing year: I. l.. johnson. N. D.
barner, W. ]. Acker, H o. Towles, A. w
Kelly.
The board will meet later for the election
of officers.
The treasurer's report. which was as fol-
lows. was adopted:
Balance from last report. $500. %; re-
ceived since from rents. sl4, 49,. 81; total re-
ceiptS. Sl9.3"'o4- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
1871: interest S. $50 %: insurance. s25; re-
pairs S111.IS: taxes. 81 1850: dividend
IS. I26.I6. balance, S,6I9.56: total s1a 1896 04
Liabilities-capital stock. 500 $50; bonds of
1878 outstanding $50: bonds of 1888 out
standing, $4,000; total, S1SS no
The present officers of the association
VINO, 1t is understood. will be reelected are
l. l. johnson. president: n. d. Larner sec
rotary, and w j. Acker. treasurer.
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knights Choose omcer.

AT the annual meeting of St Peters Com.
mandery. No. 1874, Knights of St. John
the following officers were elected. mi.
form rank-Captain, John F. Gates; first
lieutenant, NJ. Noonan; second lieutenant
A. j. Rouspies; sergeants, John F. Conner
and Motley Sothoron. Civic department
President, Joseph T Jennings; first vice
president. J. F. Gates; second vice ,res;-
dent, A. J. Rouspies; recording secratary
y. 5. Sheahan: financial secretary. P, /
Deak1ns; treasurer, L. II. Lanman: boa I'd
OF trustees, NJ. B. Flynn N Sothoron, r,
T. MckeeVer' NJ Burke and B. A Morris.
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IOWA MEMBER ROBBED.
Representative Thomas Has Diamond
stolen. but Quickly Receivers 1t.

Representative Lot Thomas of Iowa was
robbed of a diamond pin on the floor of the
House of Representatives YESTERDAY a few
minutes before noon. Unable to find an
officer Of the law to assist him. he over
hauled ;he thief and demanded the return
of his PIN, and the demand was compiled
with The rogue then walked hurriedly
away and avoided arrest.
Inc floor of the House was crowded at
the time. and the Capitol police and mem
oers of the local detective force were on
hand to look out for crooks Representa-
1--WE IhomaS was in one corner of the
SiaLhper' Where he had been talking to
friends and when he started toward his
seat the crowd was so dense that he could
make but Htue progress. Before he got out
or the crowd he missed his scarfpin. and
having seen 1t only a few seconds before,
ne was satisfied the thief was not far away
turning and looking toward the door, he
Sd" young man hurrying away His con-
duCl appeared suspicious and the Iowa
member thought he would chance question
ing hlm He had no idea of getting back
the pin. although he concluded to overhaul
that young man. Once outside the House
door. the rogue hurried through the corri-
aors ana down the steps to the basement,
with the lOWan close behind him When
the door leading from the big building was
reached the young man was halted.
want to speak to you said Represen-
tative Thomas to him.
Il haven't any time to talk to you" was
the response of the stranger
on II talk to me- said the representa-
tive. or I'll call policeman"
Take Your stud said the fellow. who
appeared very much Disguised at being
caught He handed over the diamond
which is valued at $40. and REPRESENTATIVE
Thomas returned to the House in time to
answer roll call. He told some of his
friends of his adventure. which he regarded
as good joke.
Detectives Parham and GaIIaber i,+er-
viewed the congressman, and obtained from
MN description of the rogue who Is sun
posed To be professional crook He is an
pa a! ap"ut twenty-five years old. The
o1hcers are on the lookout for him.
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At largely attended meeting of En-
campment No 90, Union Veteran Legion,
at its hall. 80 Pennsylvania avenue north
west Saturday evening last, Col. H. D.
norton presiding, the following named Of
hcers were unanimously elected for the
ensuing year: Colonel, VIM. Wallace
Brown; lieutenant colonel, Gideon A. Lyon:
major James NJ. Brown; surgeon, Bernard
wagner; chaplain, VIM. H Womerslev:
quartermaster, Norris H. Merrill; officer
o. the DAY, VIM. E. Keefer. The installa-
ton of the officers-elect, as well as of the
appontve officers, will occur at the regu-
lar meeting January &. 1900
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORERs.
Executive Committee Meeting at Call
vary Baptist Church.

AT the meeting of the executive commit
Tee or the Christian Endeavor Union last
evening at the Calvary Baptist Sunday
schoof house an address on christmas
Cheer was made by Rev. L. c. Shaver
snd one on Christmas Cheer for the
Needy by Miss Agnes Inch.
Children of the Poor was the subject
OF talk by Mr.. Herbert W. Lewis, the
superintendent of charities, which was IL
Illustrated by stereopticon Views. A soprano
SOLO was sung by Miss Wade, and an ad-
aress on christmas Cheer for the Unfor-
Inmates In hospitals, asylums, &c, was
made by Mrs. Joseph T Kelly.
resolutions were adopted characterizing
o.Seainy as crime, and urging Congress
not to seat Representative-eIect Roberts
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INCREASE IN SALARY.
Advance 10 Clerk in Disturbing Of
Hce-0ther District Affairs

The salary of Mills Dean, clerk In the
once of the District disbursing officer. has
oeen increased by order of the Commits
slohers TO So per day, and E. Everett Jones
mas been appointed a clerk in the office at
- per day for a term of three months.
Gilbert n. Jenkins has been appointed by
the District Commissioners a private in the
IRE department, vice Joseph F. WaIdron,
resigned to accept a position on the police
force
Warren T Ferguson has been arpointed
by the District Commissioners an assist
ant telephone operator at 81 per day, vice
H. A Shinn. promoted. the appointment 10
date from November 81 1929
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Fruit Cake Material

At the Johnston Store. T29 9TH.
The Re New Imported Currants, She. III
The IjC. SeedleSS RaisinS, HE. package
The 13c. Cleaned Currants, 1li2c. package
The 15c New Citron. 11t2c. pound.
The 1OC California Hams. Sl2C pound
The 81 90 PInsbury's Best Flour. Si6h boI
The 81 ~ Royal Family Flour. S3.6} Dbl
The 1sC packages Layer Figs. lie.
The l2c Pure Mixed Coffee, 9l2c. III.
The 25c Java and Mocha Coffee. 2Ac. III.
The SOC Gunpowder Fine Tea. CSC III.
These prices only tomorrow, at the John
TON Store. - eth st. NV. between G & II.
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EIreprOOf ion

MI u Aus, an attache of the office of
the supervising architect of the treasury
delivered an address last evening at the
columbian University before a class of
students on "Fireproof Construction" Mr.
Aus reviewed the various attenpts that
have been made to render buildings abso-
iuteIy t1reprOOf, and said the time is rap
IDLY approaching when this result will be
achieved.
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Divorces Granted.

Ji~.ise barnard in Equity Court No. 2
ma signed decree grsur!ug Eleanor 5
t.'-'--e-' Of divorce from George Is. Hauseu
90" petitioner aHeEyd drunkenness AMI
'i.y..y "n I'm part OF the respondent
u .'' ,a" mas also bon signed 10y Jusyi,,
Ia ard granting ElSbeth Gillespie a al
Voc from Rob RI IL Gillespie by reason
OF 1e~~rti'H "u the part OF Tho latter.
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! II Small 6 Sons. florists. 18th and G
SITS. WH-hilztan. 11I% Broadway. y. y
SperiaIJi"~. fine American Beauty roses
yiu'.tS. prchi5S-Advt.
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MY infant boy was afflicted with terrible skin
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scrlpuoh' ana he had to be kept constantly under
the influence of opiates. Our physician did every
thing for his relief but instead the child getting
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my child, till one day my attention was called TO
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CARPETS LOOK FRESH AS NEW
after we've cleaned them. All dust re
moved without Ieas; injury Wagons call
Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 9TH ana h.
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go CTS. PER l..

Fruits. Pineapple. Royal Chocolates. Snow
drifts Sherbet. Almonds and Imported
Roubanfers Special reductions made for
sunday schools on our 10 and 2J-ct. Candy.
SHEETZ. 10Th and f
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THE SALE OF TICKETS FOR THE FIVE LEG
lures remaining of the Y. VI. c. \. course will
continue Sanders & Stayman's until Monday
the 1tth instant, when their sale will positively
ceaSe-only tickets for individual lectures he
thereafter had. For the five remaining lectures
the price of ticket emitting holder To reserved
seat has been fixed at the very low price of 50.
Next lecture is Friday evening Dec. ~
Stere0pticon presentation of TisSOt's famous
paintings of in the life of Christ. de5-5t
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Thought
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Suffered BEYOND DESCRIPTION PLY
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TO BE PIT UNDER OPIATES.
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1Sa2 o. Z. 9. TAYLOR BOURBON.
A Pure. Mellow Whisky at 81 bottle.
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FATHER GIVES Up UTTERLY DISCOURAGED
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CITY ITEMS.

A Little Girl can make tree toys. Gould S,
deI-St%
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lI;INK KENNY'S TEAS AND COFFEES.
Highest quality. Lowest prices sugars
at cost G D. KENNY. 8 City Stores.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

@AWEYIMR SKIN l" sEr 111 Far s b g:n
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kERNAN'S LYCEITM THEATER -
There was but one Barnum and there will
be but one Pat Reilly. The former was the
ISCySiHZed leader in his particular line. and
Reilly Is the ideal vaudevilian. 1t was he
who first went abroad for talent and each
year made a tour of the principal theaters
OF Europe TO get features for his next sea-
son show. This year he has surrounded
himself with an excellent combination Of
vaudeville talent. and presents an enter
tainment that appeals to every taste.
There Is a bit of seriousness, ard a lot of
fun. The fun commenced with Jenninos
and Alto, who brought the smiles imme.
dlately. The Meckcr-Baker trio. clever
clowns, were entertaining in their ludicrous
antics, and made way for the only Pat
Reilly, who made deeper Impression TIA
Misses Marshall and Darling sang them
selves into favor with coon melodies. and
Howe, Wall and Walters, well-knOwn min
strels, handed out music in every possible
form. Misses Elliott and Aleene sang a
French song acceptably and mixed in an
acrobatic turn. Bessie Lamb, with the as
siStance of four picaninnies did cake walks
and sang coon songs until the gallery was
hcarse The Brothers Johnstone gave n
really remarkable performance on bicycles
riding and jumping i'll reckless fashion, vet
with grace and ease that was smoothness
itself. Frank Bryan eschewed vulgarisms
and rendered several good topical songs in
his own peculiar and highly entertaining
manner. The performance closed with Par
Reilly and company in a roaring comedy.
MISS PITTS LECTURE.-The lecture ON
The Nucleus of the English Nation" given
last evening by Miss Eva NJ Pitts at the
Washington College of Law dealt with the
period of the Danish invasions and de-
scribed first the social and political condi-
lions in Scandinavia that, late in the eighth
century. suddenly loosed upon the sur
rounding nations an overwhelming swarm
speaker then Went on to tell how these
afterward seized the half of England and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-25
4niTulucethJ BY Mr.. Blcdgeit and Referred 10
Judiciary Committee.
SUBSTITUTE TRADING STAMP ACT
lis Passage Recommsndod-I Il Does MOI Interfere
With Existing Contracts Bill 10 Make LIN
coins tIrihtsy IaIonaI Ro.iday.

The members OF the General Assem-
hly convened for business. after an eXs
tended recess. this morning, and in tho
House business started out with "A mosr
decided jump. the several COMMITTEES
having a deal of business to dispose or
The Senate was only in session for q
few minutes and did not transact any
thing OF any great Importance, the sew.
eral committee not being ready TO re-
port.
In the House several matters of great
moment were acted upon, while a num-
ber of others were referred TO the pro-
per committees. one of the most inia
portant matters was the Introduction OF
"A police commission i'm the city of Prov.
idence. There was also certain legisla!
tion relating TO trading stamps, and
other matters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-25
AMERICANS READY
TO INVEST CALUMPIT.
Present Stronghold of the Filipino
Insurgents Will Soon Be Cap
tured--General Otis Reports.

Washington, April 25.-The following
was received AT the war department
from General Otis.
Manila. April 20.
Adjutant- general, Washington:
Hales brigade. MacArthurs division.
moved down right bank Qulnqua river
yesterday 10 vicinity CalumDit; NO.
Joined by Wheatons brigade on left
bank Hale encountered fierce opposi-
ton driving enemy with heavy loss,
taking his entrenchments in flank.
Haie's casualties six killed. twelve
wounded. The division has now invest
ed Calumplt which viii be taken today.
Lawton with part OF his command
reaches Norzagray this evening where
he will be joined by center column
from Bocave.
Extreme heat rain. high streams. bad
roads. made march very difficult. lie
has not met opposition since leaving
N0valiches, enemy retreating in his
front.
South of and near Manila enemy has
a force OF 1000. making demonstrations
daily; can be easily taken care of. 1t
cannot communicate with North. List
OF casualties of day before yesterday
cabled today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-25
CITY BONDS SOLD
AT A GOOD PREMIUM.
Adams & Co. Secured 100000 3 1-2
Per Cents, and Industrial Trust
$334,OOO 3 Per Cents.

Adams & Co, OF Boston. The bids wero
as follows:
Parkinson & Burr. 100000 81 pea
cent. at S10S.li for the whole on any
part.
Blodgett. Merritt & Co, 5000 3M
per cents at Sl0S.06 for the whole.
Kidder, Peabody 4 CO., 1854 900 of the
bonds for s99s, 1890.
Commissioners of Sinking Funds OF
the city of Providence. par for the
whole or any part of 3ia per cents.
Providence Institutions for Savings,
$l00,010 for the 3 per cent. sewer bonds,
y. W. Harris a. Co.. $4,000 for the 3ii
per cent. bridge bonds; equal 10 $l0S.6i,
and for the SS4. 900 public Improvement
per cent. bonds, at $l00.33.
Easterbrooks d Co, and II. l.. Day
& Co. for $4,000 3ia per cents. s674, =
SOL equal 10 s10s.S3S7, and for S95i.0oa
Call the bonds offered), 81 ,005. .5si.
Blake Bros. * Co, and Nermilyc .u
Co. 1894 900 of the 3 per cents at
slOO.39. For the 100000 81. per cents,
$I09.4l
Adams & Co, 100000 Sls per cents
slO9.56l, equal TO $679, ,27S.20.
Industrial Trust company 1894 900 2
per cents. at s1O0.50, making the total
bid $335.670.
The total of the two bids is s1,o1i,.
9iS.20.
The total difference between the BIZ
accepted. and the bids of Baker Bros.
& Co. and Vermilye a Co., was $150360.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-25
HUNTERS SHORTAGE.
Suits Instituted Against His Bondsmsn as Col
Ieclor For Fire District.

Harmon S. Babcock of the watche-
moket Fire company has filed three
suits In the court OF common please
against George +. Hunter, John j. Null
len and Ferdinand Whelden, whom he
represents as having given a bond to
the Watchemoket Fire district. The
suits are brought through the law Of
flee of Dexter II. Potter and wera
promptly answered by George y. Bliss
In behalf OF two of the three parties
sued.
Hunter II Will be remembered was
the town clerk of East Providence ana
some time ago his accounts as tax col
fector OF the town were found to be I'm
correct Hunter after some -time-ief
for parts unknown and later the elect
org in town meeting voted not 90 Su,
his bondsmen The hond given by
Hunter 10 the fire district was FOR
$500 and each OF the suits Is for $1,000
and the gentlemen sued are on the bond
OF Hunter as collector OF the fire dis
trict. his accounts there being MUGS
mixed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-25
CAPT. COGHlAES CASE.
Opinion Prevails al Washington That Il Is Losing
lis importance.

Washington, April 25.-1t is the i'm
preston today that the case of Captain
Coghlan is loosing Importance as the
days pass and his action is viewed i'm
a more consderate light. A high Of
fetal whose advice would have much
to do with shaping the fate OF Captains
Coghlan, said that in his opinion the
needs OF the case would be completely
met by a sharp letter OF reprlmand adj
dressed To him by the navy department
If the captain admitted he was correct
ly reported.
The German ambassador has not
communicated with the state depart
ment on this subject since yesterday
and IL Is believed that the German gov
ernment IL now content 10 await the
action of the navy department without
further pressing the matter. The view
was expressed at the German embassy
today that the Coghlan affair was prac-
tically ended and that with the admin
istering OF a reprimand by the navy
department, the incident would be
closed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-25
Movement Of Troops.

Manila. April 25.-l0:lO a. m.-Al-
though the sticky esndition of the
ground. due TO rain storm, seriously
impeded it's progress, Gen. Lawton's
column reached San Jose today and is
expected 10 reach Norzagary this even
ing.
Col Sumner is marching across from
Bocaye with two battalions each from
the Oregon and Minnesota regiments,
three troops OF cavalry and two guns.
I'm the meantime Gen. MacArthur's di-
vision Is in front of Calumpit. prepar-
ing 10 attack the rebel stronghold. and
Gen. Hale, with several guns, is threat
ening the enemy's flank.
A few rebels between Novaliches and
Laloma have persistently interfered
with telegraphic communication, hut
the signal corps has repaired the
breaks and captured several prisoners.
A small body of rebels at Taktay was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-25
A RABID PREACHER.
Rev. Mr. Parker Attacks The Prince OF Wales and
Sultan Of TurksI

London. April 25.-The 3O0th ami
versary OF the birth OF oliver Crom-
we'll lwho Was born April %. 1599) has
furnished the occasion for geographic
appreciative articles, portraits i'm all
papers and celebrations in various
parts of the country in honor of the
IDrd Protector Of the British COM
monwealth.
DIR. Joseph Parker, minister OF the
City Temple, took the subject as the
theme for his sermon this afternoon
and delivered an extraordinary Grafton
10 large congregation. During the
course OF his remarks he attacked the
Prince OF Wales as "a certain card
playing prince" After euloglzing
CROMWELL Or. Parker said:
..When the prince falls then let the
country mourn. We look TO princes
for noble deeds and a high example.
When l see my prince and my premier
on a race course / don't like it,.
These remarks were cheered by the
audience. and DIR. Parker proceeded To
make a rabid attack on the Sultan OF
Turkey. during which he said:
emperor William may call him his
friend. but in the name OF God the
Father the Son and the Holy Ghost.
1 say God - the Sultan"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-25

The committee on finance and city
Treasurer Granger this noon opened
bids send To MIR. Granser's office i'm re-
spouse 10 his invitation, issued under
date OF April is, for sealed proposals.
for the whole or part OF four loans des-
ignated as follows:
School loan, $350,000 bearing interest
al the rate OF 3is per cent. per annum.
Weybosset bridge loan. $4,000. bear.
ing interest at the rate of S1s per cent
per annum.
Sewer loan, s95oOOO, bearing interest
at the rate of three per cent. per an
mum.
Public Improvement loan. $4,000,
bearing interest at the rate of three per
cent per annum.
These bonds Will be dated May j,
1899. and become due May /, 1929. In
terest viii be paid semi-annually. Both
principal and interest will be payable
in gold coin of the United States, equal
10 present value of fineness and weight.
The bidding was sharp and resulted
in, material benefit TO the city. The un-
usual record of three bona fide bids fon
three per cent. bonds, with a premium
offered by the would-be takers, was
made in these proceedings.
The successful bidders were the In
dustriGl company of this city, and
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DEAD IN CHAIR.
Aged James S. Allen Accidentally
Asphyxiated by Gas.
Tube Slipped From Its Connection With
Range Found BY His Niece. :

James S. Allen, 77 years old. manu-.
featuring jeweler, was found dead "a
his residence. No. IL Bond street. at
HAS o'clock this morning by his niece.
Anna Rice. The old gentleman lived
alone and when found was sitting in his
chair. He had been accidentally as
phyyiated by the slipping OF a piece OF
tubing from the connection of gas
range and had ceased TO breathe bur
a few minutes before he was found
Patrolman Clifford notified Medical EX-
aminer Perkins. who decided thar
death wez the result of an accident,
and was not a suicidal act.