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EAST WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
The Amendment Changing the Route
Approved by Commissioner Beach.

The Amendment Changing the Route
Approved by Commissioner Beach.
In the consideration Of an amendment to
House bill 1904, TO amend the charter
OF the East Washington Heights Trac-
ton Company referred to the District
Commissioners for their opinion. Captain
Beach has recommended 10 his associates
a favorable report. The amendment pro-
posed is as follows:
Provided. That the Washington and
Marlboro Electric Railway Company shall
be permitted 10 use the tracks. route. and
bridge Of that portion Of TIE route herein
before described between the intersection Of
Pennsylvania Avenue extended. with Rail-
way Avenue east. and the Western termi-
nus aforesaid at the intersection of Seven
teenth Street east and said Pennsylvania
Avenue in lieu Of the Interviewing por-
ton OF the route OF said Washington and
The evening times., 1900-04-13
selected Gold Properties

Tn Georgia and Alabama. with good veins carrying
ores averaging = 10 $50 per ton at prices from
s.. 900 TO 5000. Coal properties in Tennessee
and Alabama with high quality Goals. averaging
5000 tons 70 the acre. lines of railways;
price- from s. 20 $50 an acre. Mica and Iron or.
lands COPPER PROPERTIES. West and South,
with ores averaging from ~ 20 10 per cent cop
per. For particulars address COAL AND MIN
ERAL LANDS COMPANY, Allat0ona, Ca.
The evening times., 1900-04-13
Death Not Due 10 Diphtberia.

+. C. Noltc. whose wife died wednesday after
noon. states that her death was not due 10 diph-
liberia, as published. He says that the house bad
been released from quarantine three weeks before
her Gemi-c. The immediate cIuse of her death
was due % dphIheTetic plralysi, of rEe re-pirI-
t.rL
The evening times., 1900-04-13
Fined for Di,ordrrIy Conduct.

t5HarI Walker. C1IoreG charged before Judge
soott this morning with a,s1uiting Lucy Bell
c1.o.rd, and wirt disorierly conduct Uas ordered
% pay fines oi SO In each case. or serve an ag-
Ereg-te Of sixty days in the workhousc lie Vas
unable Co pay his tine.
The evening times., 1900-04-13
Lost Hi. Dress snit Cnse.

Jeroue N1gee. o. 1885, q street northwest re-
ported % the police today that Ee was robbed
II a dress suit case, while in the PeursyiyaujI
railroad station about O'Clock Wednesday after
noon. The suit case contained linen shirts, a
pair of trousers, underwear. razor and -trCp. an
valued az Slj. The matter is being investigated.
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Fined for Assault.

Drinking whisky vas alleged as the cause % a
fight at q downtown theatre last night between
William Roberts aud Thomas Barnes. Colorcd
They were separated by a policeman, who arrest
al Roberts on charge Of a-slultiug Barnes In
the Police Court TINS morning Judge Kimbau Or
drrcd Roberts to pay fine Of $50 or serve sixty
dlss I'm Jail
The evening times., 1900-04-13
THB MISERBRE IN ROME
Closing the Lenten Period in st.
Peters.

The solemn IntOnntiOns OF the Hymn
of SOrrOw-A Portrait of Melody
and AdOratiOn-Trhnsfo of
a Church Into IA MnusOIcum-Sup-
PIieRtions From the Eternal city.
The evening times., 1900-04-13

Marlboro Electric Railway Company. on
terms and conditions prescribed in the
ninth section OF the act Incorporating the
said East Washington Heights Traction
C0EIauy."
The evening times., 1900-04-13

The inmates oi the Home for the Blind. gIj L
Street northwest. viii celebrate next sunday. their
hrst El-ter a tho home They are soliciting con
tuhu,igr- from the charitable for their Easter
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Our Juvenile Department is a special
feature. No cheap cotton or shOdGy
products. but Of the finest materials
and workmanship: eXclUsiyeness and
value are readily apparent: We will
offer for Saturday several styles OF our
"Eiberon' Suits. s. value for 81, these
are neat unfinished worsteGs.
with fancy vests; ages to u a IN
The evening times., 1900-04-13

We have % sailor suits for YOU q,
make a selection from for boys Of 20
l. years. We hardly know where TO
begin TO detail as TO merit. etc. Our
s. line is particularly strong. We can
not duplicate them at wholesale today
under S2.S--thus a great bar 81 M
gain aJ................... O'VV
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81 90

Another STYLE Of Vestce Suits for
boys 3 20 years; made for the little
men only; plain blue serge; . different
styles OF fancy vests; these are & M
s. values Observation-Disclosures. ~J.UV
The evening times., 1900-04-13

Our spring overcoat aud REFER de-
partmeuJ holds styles that are many
and fasCinaJiuE. Attention is Tarticu-
larly directed 20 the s. lines.
Oar IS and $50 new novelty
rCeters for ages to : years-go &C 90
tomorrow tOr................... ~O-VO
The evening times., 1900-04-13

We call your notice 10 our line Of
full dress and Tuxedo Suits-and re-
quisitcs for full dress wear. We can
supply all the wants from stock on de-
mand.
The evening times., 1900-04-13

We offer in the popular s. grade a
line OF suits that have never been
equaled in style. finish. trimming. and
tailoring; this line is where we wish
TO estab. ;sh our claim to our leader
ship in Boys Tailoring. You have
practically no limit 20 select from. We
are going TO give you So and s. values
in this class. full lines Just from the
best makers. The materials are clay
WOrSteds. one line sergeS. brOadWales.
herriagbone serSes, novelty
e5s',,',...l'I sSsyio's. 'rseds, homesDons, $500
The evening times., 1900-04-13

Easter linen blouse waists for boys
. 20 s years. see to 81 plain. fancy col
lars and cuffs embroidered inserted.
etc
The evening times., 1900-04-13

The Mothers Friend the only waist
without "a fault. zoe up for lauudered
style.
The evening times., 1900-04-13

Our shirt waist dep1 tmcut is the
NEST complete in town. representing
the best makers only.
The evening times., 1900-04-13

Special line OF Easter Suits Of light
dTesSy patterns. Double breasted
Jackets. These Suits we're made spe-
cially for us; all-wOOl. sewed with
silk. lined with best Italian cloth:
Best tailoring. Our Sc grade 81 M
The evening times., 1900-04-13

We want everybody TO see the new
shiTtee that we are showing for the lit
tIe fellows to years. 25c TO 27c in
white linen and piqua. percaIes and
fancy piqUes. They are indispensable
for the new suits this spring.
The evening times., 1900-04-13

Our boys 25c grade Of stockings is
recognized by those using them TO be
the best ever offered. They retain the
lUStTe and color.
The evening times., 1900-04-13

Ladies' Linen Collars: all the new
shapes. 10c and for 25c for the best.
The evening times., 1900-04-13
Boys Furnishings, Hats AMI Shoes.

Our line Of Boys Nec5wear is per-
fection. prices. 2 for &c. 25c soc. no
-styls. is naissinE Boys Shirts and Col
lars 10 match for ages e. years and
Older Shirts -0c up; Collars an sizes,
loo
The evening times., 1900-04-13
Special Easter shoe offers.

Manufacturers samples
OF fine Kidskiu OIfOTds, in
the newest spring shapes
and Styles-EOOd wearing
feathers and correct lasts.
Worth s. and $3.50 Spe-
cial for Saturday
SI.37.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30
THE DELAGoA RAILROAD CASE.
1t Is Probable That the Arbiters'
Award Will he Accepted.

1t is probable that the State Department
will accept the result of the arbitration in
the Delagoa railroad case. The McMurdoo
heirs, the only American claimants against
the Portuguese government, are very much
dissatisfied at the outcome of the arbitra-
ton which reduced their allowance from
about 81 800, 600 to an insignificant fraction
of that sum. Naturally, they are anxious
that the United States government should
refuse to accept the arbitration. But the
British government, representing a very
much larger claim In the same arbitration,
has so far shown no sign Of q disposition
to reject the verdict, and as it would be an
unparalleled action for one party to an
arbitration to reject the conclusions. the
United States government must accept the
findings of the Swiss arbitrators in this
case, though satisfied Of the inadequacy Of
their allowance. So far the money allotted
by the arbitration has not been received.
but from unofficial sources the State De-
partment has been informed that the Por-
tuguese government has the funds ready
and will forward the American allowance
to any official authorized by the State De-
partment to receive it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30
THE PUBLIC LANDS.
Action of the House Committee on O
Number of Matters of Interest.

Action OF the House Committee ON O
Number of Matters of Interest.
The public lands committee Of the House
today acted favorably on a number Of
measures of interest in tho public land
localities, including the following: Senate
bill for the relief of settlers under the
public land laws to lands within the indem-
nifty limits OF the grant to the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company; House bill all
lowing rights Of way through certain parks,
reservations and other public lands for
electrical lines, etc.
House bill providing that new forest re-
serves shall be created and additions to
existing reserves shall be made hereafter
only by act Of Congress; Senate bill grantA
ing homesteaders on the abandoned Fort
Fetterman military reservation in Wyom-
ing the right to enter one-quarter section
of public land on said reservation as pas
ture or grazing land; granting the old Fort
Supply military reservation to Oklahoma
for a soldiers home; confirming certain
land titles at Albuquerque. N. n.
A substitute was also reported for tie
NeWland salt land bill. differing only slight
ly from the original bill and providing for
taking up salt lands as placer mining claimS
are taken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30

going to the front, have become DISABLED,
fncapacitated and are made the opJects VI
care. He considered above every otner
class those who deserved special attention
and the tenderest care are the ones who
come from the army and navy alter al
privations with the burden OF mental ois-
orders upon them. DR.. Richardson paid the
men on duty in the Philippines a compn-
ment that called forth applause by stating
that out Of an average NUMBER OF ABOUT
$4,000 there for the period OF one year put
five cases Of insanity among that NUMBER
were alleged as the result OF alcono!lsm.
He said the mental misfortunes that have
overtaken those who are IN every way
worthy to be the successors or those VINO
fought in the war for the Union are not to
be ascribed to any designations or excuses.
He was Inundated. he said. to find that
sometimes persons in high stations took the
view that the insane. including these espe-
cially worthy ones of the country's defend
ers should be cared for in Out-of-the-Way
places, should not be given an attractive
prospect in their last home nor supplied
with surroundings as pleasant as tnoSe
who are delegated to care for them should
try to give.
In conclusion DR.. Richardson stated that
he wished to say to the public and the peo-
pie of the community that he did not come
among them for the purpose of antagoniz-
ing any one. He asked for place In the
affection of the citizens as his predecessor.
Dr. W. w. Godding, late superintendent OF
the asylum had held. DR.. Richardson was
given enthusiastic applause WHEN ue Gull
Guided his address.
Other Exercises.
Mr. James H. Stevenson Of this city then
read an original poem. entitled Our Patriot
Dead" which was followed by the read
ing of President Lincoln's Gettysburg adj
dress by Alpheus Dawson Of Anacostta
who prefaced his reading with personal
recollection of Lincoln. The song, Battle
Hymn of the Republic" was next sung by
Mr. Samuel Young, soloist. and the choir,
the audience assisting in the chorus. After
the band had rendered "Old Glory, Mr.
John P. Campbell, member of Lincoln
Post No. g. was introduced and delivered
occasion. He pictured the valor Of the
nations dead when they contended on the
fields of civil strife in living armies.
He spoke of the origin OF the custom OF
decorating the graves OF the soldier dead.
and in this connection paid tribute to the
matchless Logan, who was ever In the van
in the hour of battle. he said The speaker
then made reference to the time when no
members Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
shall remain and. he said, slowly the vet
Grams are surely passing away. He drew a
picture of the Union leaders Of the civil
war and the immortal Lincoln, and spoke
Of those who are now no more. Mr. camp
bell referred to the bravery OF the southern
soldiers His address was received through
out with much applause The choir then
sang HE Giveth His Beloved Sleep in an
a number of the school children from Ana
costia taps were sounded and the gathering
filed of Among the inmates OF the asylum
present were number who were In service
in the Spanish-American war and in the
Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30
Death Of Lieut.. Evans.

Lieut. Evans, whose death in an engage
ment with tho Filipinos near Catbalogam,
on the Island Of Samar, on the 9th instant.
1. reported in the press dispatches Of yes
terday, is supposed to be First Lieut.. John
H. Evans of the ADD Volunteer Infantry.
who. at the time of his appointment,
August I. 1899. was a sergeant in the En-
gineer Company at the West Point Mill
tary Academy. He was a soldier Of su-
perior attainments. and was commissioned
first lieutenant OF the AID Infantry by the
President, on the special recommendation
of the faculty of the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30

Secretary Hay, who was unable to ac-
company the presidential party to Antietam
today. was in his Office at the State Depart
ment the principal part Of the day dispos-
ing Of business requiring his personal atten-
ton. During the morning he received a
visit from the executive committee of the
bureau of American republics. and was in
formed of the steps taken by that body for
the forthcoming meeting of the pan-Ameri-
can congress in the City of Mexico. He ap-
proved the program adopted by the COM
nittee and promised his full cooperation
toward making the project . success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30
Direction for the Pension Bureau.

Mr.. McCleary of Minnesota today intro
duced in the House bill to the effect that
in estimating the annual income of widow
claiming pension, under the act Of June q,
1890. and whose income Is derived from
farming land. her annual income from the
land shall be determined by ascertaining
the fair average cash rental Of farming
land Of the same character in the locality
where her farming land Is located, from
which shall be deducted the amount of the
taxes on the land and the interest on any
mortgage or other indebtedness of the
claimant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30
OUT AT FORT STEVENS
SPECIAL EXERCISES ON DISTRICTS
ONLY Battlefield.

A national salute, fired at 80 O'Clock this
afternoon. announced the Inauguration Of
the special exercises Of Memorial day at
the Battle Ground National cemetery. a
beautiful little tract of consecrated ground
lying just beyond Brightwood and within
the Immediate vicinity Of Fort Stevens the
only battlefield Of the civil war within the
District Of Columbia.
In years gone BY informal and impromptu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30
One Short Puff Clears the
Head.

Does your he,d ache? Have you pains over you.
e the breath offensive? These are certain symp-
toms Of Cararrh- DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
short time II you've had Catarrh a week it's .
AZ se elective. sold by r. 5. WILLIAMS Btu and n
SITS; EDMONDS WILLIAMS. Sd and Pa. ave. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30
Assistant Secretary Hackett's Depar.
ture.

Assistant Secretary Hackett Of the Navy
Department left here yesterday on the
U. 8. 8. Dolphin. for Newport. r. L. where
he will deliver the principal address at the
opening exercises at the Naval War Col
lege next Saturday morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30
To Perpetunte Fort Steven,

Inc first speaker of the afternoon was
Mr.. Louis P. Shoemaker, president Of the
Brightwood Citizens Association who spoke
OF the general desire to perpetuate the site
OF Fort Stevens. and for a collection of a.
large amount of valuable Information per-
tanning to its establishment. Much work
accomplished by Mr.. W. V Cox, Chairman
OF the historical committee of the associa-
tlon. who was then introduced
MT. Cox said that Gen. Thomas NJ Vim
cent nao been chosen at a preliminary
meeting to be chairman of the Memorial
day exercises. Mr.. Vincent. he declared,
was intimately acquainted with the policies
ana personally knew the great actors of the
past war. He was familiar with Fort
stevens In 1854 as he Is In 1900 He was
confidential adviser Of Edward M. STAN
ton and trusted friend of Abraham Lin
coin. A~i'-
Gen: Vincent recounted the history Of
Fort Stevens and said that it should ever
stand high In the memory of ALL
COL Arthur Hendricks, past Department
commander of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, spoke Of President Lincoln's visit
TO Fort Stevens, when it was rumored the
capital was to be attacked He also smoke
OF the martyred Presidents visit to Gettys-
burg and read the famous address deliver
ed upon that occasion.
Mr.. A. 3. Perham also spoke. He paid
high tribute to the Pennsylvania soldiers
In general and especially to those who fell
at Fort Stevens.
ThSorator Of the day was Representative
Wtlliom E. Andrews, who spoke extempo-
raneously. He painted beautiful picture
Of the soldier character. His oratory was
fervid and provoked much enthusiasm DR.,
Thomas Calver read an original poem The
March Of the Gallant Sixth Corps"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30

Platt's ChlOrides as q Disinfectant
u recommended a. just what every family needs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30

If you want work read the want columns
Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30

The Plague Appears at Smyrna.
Secretary Hay received a cable message
this morning from Consul Lane at Smyrna,
saying that the plague has made its ap-
pearance at that port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30

Large Golden Oak Bed
::$ s. e.: $l87
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arrived the entire cemetery was thronged.
The national salute was fired by a squad
from Light Battery A Of the District Of
Columbia National Guard under command
sounded by Bugler August Kramer of the
Soldiers Home Band
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30

There's comfort in every line Of such a
ROCKER. Large and roomy-
broad arms high back and do ~=
strongly s,Ponsly built Take advantage 81 rs
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Magnificent Bed Room Suites. richly carved
swelled front, highly pol
1snss e1a dlsss1 French s Psss SIR zg
value at oUoVoVo II ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-30

Ladies' hand-sewed turn Sole black or
chocolate Wei Kid and Crash Linen
Oxford Ties,-made to sell for MRC
&1.50.-an extra good Bargain VVSSe
tomorrow Observation-Disclosures. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
WASTE OF SCHOOL MONEY.
CONTROLLER SAYS THERE Is A SAD
LACK OF BUSINESS ABILITY IN
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Controller Coler said yesterday that he
WINGED that there had been great waste and
travagance in the purchase of supplies for the pub
tic schools. and that there was a sad lack OF
method and business ability in the Board OF Edu-
cation. An examination of the system OF pur-
chasing school supplies. he said had disclosed use
less waste OF public money. Last summer five
hundred and fifty dozen scissors purchased
for the schools from the L. w. Ahrens Company
and the Controller learned that the price charged
N,766 90 than $500 in excess of the price
for which theZ.scould have been purchased from
reputable deal@Sss" who have stated that they are
prepared to guarantee their scissors being equal
in quality to those purchased. The Controller
obliged TO pay the bill. but ne appended to 1t
the following statement:
l would respectfully suggest for the protection
and the best interests OF everybody concerned
that great care be exercised in determining the
actual quality and worth of the official samples
10 be bid against. and avoid the necessity of bidders
being compelled to purchase goods bearing the
elusive mark OF a manufacturer or agent from
such manufacturer or agent. particularly when
such mark. in this case does not Indicate a
standard brand high grade The decided
benefits and the advantages resulting from free
and open competition are in this way entirely lost
to the city.
The suggestion brought from the Board of Educa-
tlon's Committee Supplies the statement that
In future bidders for contracts to supply articles
10 the schools would be compelled 10 submit their
own samples,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
MECHANICS, INSTITUTE. OPENED.
IT WAS COMPLETED THROUGH A GIFT OF
$4,000 RECENTLY MADE BY AN
DREW CARNEGIE g..

The Hath annual meeting of the General Society
of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New
York. which held last night at the society's
home, No. 20 West Forty-fourth-st,
gala affair. The meeting was held in connection
with the formal opening and dedication of the
Mechanics Institute, as the home Is called
and in consequence unusually large number Of
members was in attendance. The house was brill
iantly lighted and tastefuly decorated throughout
and was made doubly attractive by Its fur
nishngs The exercises, which were Informal,
began with the regular meeting OF the society, at
which the newly elected officers for the ensuing
year were installed They follows: Presi
dent Stephen NJ Wright; first vice president, Frank
E. Conover; second vice-president, William II. Oil
yer; secretary and treasurer, Richard T. Davies
Secretary Davies read letter received from Abram
S. Hewitt of the members, congratuating the
society it's work and referring to the similarity
between its aims and those of Cooper Union. He
also announced that through the gift OF $4,000
Gently made to the society by Andrew Carnegie its
officials had been able to make improvements and
to complete the new building without drawing on
the treasury for cent.
President Wright, in speech, dwelt on the aims
and needs of the society. He was followed by Con-
troller Bird S. Coler, who spoke informally of the
financial problems presented by the formation of
the Greater" New-York. Mr.. Coler spoke of the
superiority of tunnels bridges for purposes of
rapid transit of the desirability of municipal own
ership of docks, and ended with appeal to his
hearers take more interest in the government of
their city and watch 1T more closely. The meet
refreshments were served and the guests were
shown over the house.