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PEACE MEMORIAL.
Minnesota's Monument for Vicksburg
National Park.

The Minnesota commissioners appointed
by the governor Of that state to select a
design for the state monument to be erected
In the Vicksburg National Park Mississippi,
have selected a design of large proportions
and very attractive. 1t will be one hundred
feet high. and will be the highest monu-
ment SO far in the park.
The monument will be plain shaft or
obelisk. built of rough surface granite. This
shaft is to rest on large platform base %
granite. thirty feet square. The artistic
feature of the monument will be a figure
of Peace" seven feet four inches high which
will occupy a sitting position on the plat
form base Immediately In front of the sha #
The figure is that of female with a very
striking countenance. who holds in her left
hand a shield and in her right hand a
sword, signifying that the soldiers of both
armies have placed their implements of war
In her keeping. and that the nation is now
at peace.
Mr.. Kyle of the contractors for executing
the work states that it is the wish of the
Minnesota commission to promote the era
of fraternal feeling which is now so general
between the former hostile sections and
therefore has sought In this beautiful and
perpetual way to promote the sentiment of
peace and good will. The monument will
be located on Minnesota Circle and will be
notable addition to the artistic and senti-
mental features of the park The contract
for the monument has been awarded to the
Van Amringe Granite Company of Boston
and Washington. and is to cost SO, 600
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RESULT OF EARTHQUAKE.
Relatives of Local Resident Among
the Sufferers.

Francis Wood. a pharmacist In the United
States navy, who was stationed at the
Washington navy yard for more than thir-
ty-fve years, twenty years as a clerk in
the equipment department and fifteen years
as an apothecary and pharmacist at the
dispensary, has learned that the families of
his two brothers, who resided in Califor-
MIA suffered severely a result of the
earthquake. The widow and family Of his
brother John were forced to fee from their
home with only the clothes they wore at
the time. They are now being cared for
at Berkeley, across the bay from San Fran
cisco. The daughter and family of his
brother James. whose home is In San Jose
Just escaped with their lives being con-
siderably bruised from the falling of a
wardrobe upon them. The side of the house
in which they lived having been crushed
in by the collapse of a large brick wall
they were rescued from one OF the windows
and taken 10 the home of relatives
Mr. wood, who is now on the retired list
resides at 912 Pennsylvania avenue south
east
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n1rRAL o. noDU1oA11o1f.


pose Fire 1ecApe Law.
Claiming that the present Ore escape law
IL too drastic and sweeping. the Washing
ton Board of Trade and the Business
Mons Association have combined. and are
using every means In their power to have
the law repealed or modified Representa-
tives OF the two organixa tons appeared be-
fore the Commissioners yesterday and pre-
scented rough draft Of new law in re-
gard to fire escapes
The bill proposed II. with q few excep-
tons. practically the same as that which
the Commissioners recommended to Con-
gress, and which was vastly different from
that enacted. The most important differ
ence Is that the tenant or lessee OF a build
ing shall not be compelled to erect fire es-
capes except on theaters and other places
OF amusements, hotels and apartment
houses.
John Joy Edison, Edgar D. Shaw and NJ.
8. Weaks represented the Board OF Trade,
and l.. p. Shoemaker. r. p. Andrews and
B. f. Saul appeared for the Business Men 6
Association. They stated that the many
business men of the city, large and small,
would suffer from the law, and that the
statute Is altogether unsatisfactory.
The Commissioners informed those inter-
ested that further than aiding In the form
OF suggestions and having the corporation
counsel draw up the proposed bib they will
be unable to take any active part in the
matter.
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Wild With
Itching HunIlol'
Eruption Broke Out in Spots All
Over Body-Caused a Continual
Itching for Two Years-Doctor's
Medicine Did No Good-Cured at
Expense of Only $I.25 and Now
THANKS GWTlCWRA
FOR COMP lIETE CURE

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went and bought the Soap. Ointment, and Pills.
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nsed. They cured me Of my skin disease. and 1
am very thankful to you. Ny trouble was srup-
tiou Of the skin, which broke out in spots all
my body, and caused q continual itching
which nearly drove wild at times. got
medicine Of a doctor. but It did not cure me- and
wheE saw in paper -our ad.. sent to you
for the Cuticura book and studied my case in Z.
I then went to the drug store and bought one
cake Of Cuticura Soap. one box Of Cuticura Oint-
ment, and one vial Of Cutieura Pills. From the
nrst application received relief. I used the
nrst set and two extra cakes Of Cuticura Soap,
and was completely cured. I had suffered for
two years, and again thank Cuticura for my
cure. II you wi-h, you may publish this. Your
friend forever. Claude N. johnson, Maple Grove
Farm r. F. D. 2. Walnut. Kan. June Is, 1895 -
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MUCH WORK IN SIGHT.
End of Congress Always Cause of
Activity at g. p. O.

The usual activity incident to the closing
OF session OF Congress is beginning to be
apparent at the government printing office
and from now on the night forces will be
especially busy. The regular appropriation
bills are In an unfinished condition with
the exception of the urgent deficiency and
the pension bills. while the Notifications
army and Indian bills have boon sent to
conference The legislative. post office. MIL
.tary academy District of Columbia and
agricultural bills have not been reported to
the Senate as yet. while the naval and diplo-
matte and consular bills now in the
House. No action has been, taken on the
sundry civil and general deficiency bills.
The bill division of the folding room Will
come in for some lively work before Con-
gress adjC0rns. there will be few nights
when one or more OF The big supply bills
will not run through the mill" The print
ing divisions are enabled TO pick up" the
pages Of type for these bills and send them
TO press with but slight change bur the
press and folding rooms have the regular
amount OF work before sending them to the
Capitol. Several large hearings will be han
died In few days for the convenience of
members, plates used in printing the daily
hearings being utilized in the completed vol
The use OF plates and pick ups In the
bin room at the printery is estimated to
cave the government hundreds OF thousands
OF dollars a year. while the smaller bills
are handled as fast as the register can set
down their numbers In the record book
The night press room has had busy ses-
sion this winter. the short runs on the null
utude OF bills and hearings rendering rapid
work on the makeready OF more impor-
lance than the mechanical perfection of the
presses.
Mr.. J. F. Grant. assistant foreman OF the
NTH division. Is enjoying a few days
leave, Mr.. Clarence Lewis officiating In his
absence.
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1tchg Itchg Htchl

sCRATCHI sCRATCHi SCRATCH! This IL the
condition Of thousands of skin-tortured men, wom-
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Soap and gentle applications Of Cuticura Ointment,
the great Skin Cure. and mild doses Of Cuticura
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17
HOMECOMING WEEK.
Local Kentuckians Getting Ready for
Celebration In Louisville.

Celebration In Louisville.
An informal meeting Of Kentuchians res
tdent in Washington was held In the par
Tors Of the Riggs House yesterday after
noon for the purpose OF securing some con-
cert of action upon the part Of those who
contemplate going to Kentucky in June to
participate In the Homecoming week" fes-
tivities.
Mr.. John w. Yerkes commissioner of in
ternal revenue. called the meeting to order
and stated that The managers Of the move
ment In Kentucky were DESTROYS of having
a large delegation go from Washington, and
1t was proposed either to run a special
train or secure sufficient names to procure
number of extra cars attached to regular
trains
The meeting was well attended, and after
considerable discussion 1t was agreed to
hold another meeting at the Riggs House
at o'clock Wednesday afternoon, May %,
at which time 1t is desired that all persons
who contemplate going to Kentucky on this
occasion be either present in person or by
letter indicating the probable date of their
departure. If the names enrolled at the
meeting next Wednesday afternoon are suf-
f1cient in number to justify further action
along the line Of arranging for a special
train or special coaches the proper steps
will be taken to secure either the one or the
other accommodation. Persons going from
Washington will have to start on the 10th,
18th or 18th of June to obtain the special
railroad rates offered.
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Adverse Action Recommended.

Adverse action upon Senate bill 5ses.
which proposes changing the name or
North Capitol street to Georgia avenue, will
be recommended by the Commissioners. A
motion to this end has been made by Engi-
neer Commissioner Riddle. and the reasons
stated are that the name Georgia avenue is
already given to one thoroughfare in the
District OF Columbia: that North Capitol
street is built up practically from end 10
expense upon property holders: that North
Capitol street like East Capitol street and
South Capitol street, was one of the orig
inal street names In the city indicating the
place where numbers change from east to
west and from north to south.
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SCORES A SUCCESS


great success was scored last evening
at the entert ainment given at Hebrew
Temple for the benefit OF members of
the Jewish race in California. The Marine
Band played several selections of an at
tractive program. given under the auspices
OF the Hebrew congregation. Among the
others who shared the honors and success
were Prof Anton Kaspar. Dr. George W.
Walker. Mr.. Fritz Mueller. Mr.. w. D. Nc
Farlard and Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-CIin.
The Marine Band was under the direction
OF Lieut. Santelmann. Most members OF
the band are experts on several instru-
ments. and as violinists and 'celloists they
scored a triumph.
Mr.. Mcfarland sang "oh. Paradise" from
Il Africaine" by Meyerbeer. and superb
duet was given by Mrs. Shir-Ciin and Mr..
Mcfarland. which ELECTED hearty applause.
Great appreciation was also shown for
the fourth number. In which Prof. Kaspar
and Dr. Walter, the organist OF the tenn
pie, gave a duet on the violin and the organ.
The temple was tastefully decorated with
American flags. and almost all seats were
taken. In the audience were representa-
lives OF musical circles and prominent men
OF business.
The program was as follows: Grand con-
cert-op. CHayden). DR.. George w. Wal
ter; 'Oh. Observation-Disclosures" Meyer
beer), Mr.. w. D. Mcfarland; overture.
Raymond" (Thomas). United States Ma
rine Band: tO Romanza-second concerto
(WieniawskD. b) Humoresk Dvorak).
Prof. Anton Kaspar, DR.. Walter at the or
gan; caprice. whispering Flowers" Von
Blom). United States Marine Band; bolero.
'Sicilian Vespers' (verdi), Mrs. Nellie VIII
| son shir-C1iff. DR.. J. w. Bischoff at the
piano; concerto-op. Is (Humperdinak). Mr..
Fritz Mueller and orchestra; (a) Maxur
Felix BorowskD. (b) Motto perpetus (Carl
Bohm), Master Ralph Goldsmith (pupil OF
Prof. Kaspar), Mr.. Arthur D. Mayo at the
piano: scenes from "1ansei and Grster'
(Humperdink), United States Marine Band
duet. Paul and Virginia (Masse) Mrs.
Shir-Cliff and Mr. Mcfarland. DR.. Bischoff
at the plano.
Notwithstanding the notice printed on the
program that no encores be given, the au-
dience was lavish In its applause. The en-
teTtainment concluded with the playing of
America by the Marine Band and the
organ. while the audience. standing, sang
the words.
The committee in charge of the enter
tainment was 1. l.. Blout, chairman; Rabbi
Abraham Simon, Rev. DR.. L. Stern, Mr..
Simon Wolf and Mrs. Charles Goldsmith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves Tth street wharf at 10 am.
md AS pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south
very day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
s0am. to pm. Arlington and Alexandra
Every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church hail
faourly.
Kensington Railway Company station.
Chevy Chase Lake; cars from Chevy Chase
Lake to Kensington, Md. every half hour
Steamer Louise for Great Falls leaves SD
street and Canal at $50 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
John G. Schlesinger, Alias Mackay,
Gives $4,000 Bond,

John c. Schlesinger, alias John K Mackay,
the member of the company which played
at a local theater last week and who
was arrested by Detectives Pratt and How
lett on charge of taking gold from den
lists offices. was arraigned in the Police
Court this morning before Judge Kimball on
two charges of HOUSEKEEPING. He pleaded
not guilty to the charges. and upon the ad-
vice of his counsel. Attorney Plumley, he
waived the preliminary hearing in the Po-
lice Court. He was held for the action of
the grand jury, and at the request of As
sistant District Attorney Ralph Given the
bond in each of the two cases was fixed at
1900. The $4,000 bond was given at once
and Schlesinger was released, to appear in
the higher court when required.
No cases have been filed against his wife,
and it Is expected that all the charges will
be against the husband alone. She accom-
panied her husband to court today, how
ever, and is standing by him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17

v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th.
Best Georges Creek Coal, $3.T5.-Advt.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

James Chandler. sixty-five years of age,
fell upon the sidewalk at 9Th and G streets
northwest yesterday afternoon and cut his
mead, The injured man, who is an invalid.
was removed to his home. 112O Sth street
northwest In the sixth precinct patrol
wagon.
Walter Carter, living at No. 1929 18th
street northeast, rode bicycle against a
cab of James Norris while near PennsyI-
vania avenue and 7th street yesterday
afternoon. His wheel was broken, but Car
ter escaped injury.
While at work in the navy yard yester-
day afternoon. George Riani, nineteen years
or age, whose home Is at SOP I'd street
northeast, fell upon sharp piece of iron
and cut his hand and arm He was taken
to Providence Hospital for surgical treat
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17
Entertains Large Crowd.

Congressional Council. No. 500. the third
largest In the District jurisdiction of the
National Union. celebrated its seventh an
niversary at Typographical Temple Tues
day evening, when a large number of MEM
bers and friends were entertained. The
program, which included dancing, was as
follows:
Overture, Horizons Orchestra; solo, Mr..
Geo Chattaway; address, Mr.. e. c. Ford;
solo. Miss katherine Fletcher: recitation
Mr.. Arthur Collins: solo. Mr. w. H. Parker:
piano solo. Mr.. f. A. Macklin; solo, Mr.. z.
A. Lange: monologue, Mr.. Finley s. HayeA
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THE coIoRHD scHooIA



Tremendous applause GREETED the singing
OF the chorus Of 500 pupils Of the colored
public schools under the direction Of Miss
Harriet A. Gibbs at Convention Hall last
evening.
While the hail was not filled severai
thousand parents and friends of the pupils
were gathered for the May musicale" and
with the glitter OF lights and the brilhancy
of banners the scene was joyous and fes-
tive.
Stage colors, used to designate the va
rious schools taking part. were effectively
used. The Normal School was represented
by blue, the NJ Street High by red. Arm
strong by yellow and the grades by green.
The pupils were assisted by Mr.. Harry T.
Burleigh of New York, a baritone, who sang
group of songs, the Faith in Spring OF
Schubert being given with pleasant tone
quality and delightfully."- enunciated dfction
Mr. Franc Glenn, tenor of Oberlin Con-
servatory, and Miss Bessie Patterson OF
Washington Conservatory also assisted MT.
Glenn has voice of considerable range
and sang with taste.
Jolly Gay Students by the NJ Street High
School Glee Club, which like the June by
the Armstrong and THE Archer py tno
eighth grades merited the call for repefl-
boys voices quite carried the audience
away.
Very interesting was the Three Fishers.
by Macfarren. given by the normal ana
high schools.
With the great valume of tone shown by
the full chorus it was regretted that local
pride in special school sections made 1t pos
sible to include so little of its work In the
program. While each section sang well and
had Its own corps Of appreciators In the
audience the tonal possibilities Of the en-
semble as shown In True Freedom" and
the climax Of the evening. "Gitchee
Ounce" from Coleridge Taylors "Hiawa-
tina" were rather unemployed.
If possible criticism were made as to
the singing as a whole, 1t would be that
In the present stage Of the training, In the
effort to attain delicacy and technical pre-
cison the impulsive and elemental qualities
which make the singing at Tuskegee and at
Hampton so remarkable were missing. NO
doubt the second stage in the training will
relieve the voices Of certain scholastic
restraint, and make their wonderful tone
quality master of the method. Particularly
attractive were the souvenirs given away
containing samples of the pupils memory
work In musical notation. Neatness and
accuracy in the script were remarkable in
the work of even the third grades.
" po1dwin Iohnaon,s Goal 612 9th
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c. & S. Velvet Kind at Druggists.
It's an excellent Ice Cream. Try tt-Advt
HELD IN ABEYANCE.
Commissioners Believe Item Should Be
Included in Estimates.

While the Commissioners believe that II is
desirable for the District to acquire lot IA,
in square 1.2s2. adjoining the Jackson pub
lie school, they think that It should not be
appropriated for until It is included In the
estimates of the Commissioners to Congress.
winch was not the case this year. A report
10 this effect Will be made to the Senate
committee on the District of Columbia on
an amendment to the District appropriation
bill intended to be proposed by Senator Gal
nnger, Commissioner mcfarland having
dictated the form of report indicated and
Commissioners West approving 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17
Academy of Sciences.

At a public meeting OF the Washington
Academy of Sciences this evening, at S:15
O'Clock. at Hubbard Memorial hall, an
address will be delivered by Francis
Gano Benedict, professor of chemistry at
Wesleyan University, on the .Respiration
Calorfmeter and the Factors of Human
Nutrition" The lecture will be Illustrated
by lantern slides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17
"The Sage Brush Parson. y

The opening chapter of a new daily serial
story. THE Sage Brush Parson," by A B.
Ward. will be found in The Saturday Star.
This novel is an exceptionally readable and
effective story Of western life, full of Wig
orous and Vivid pictures. Be sure and read
the first chapter in Saturdays Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Russell Brothers in 1.-THE Great
Jewel Mystery" s:15 pm.
Belasco-Odette Tyler and r. D. MacLean
N The Red Carnetion." s:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. BIS pm.
Columbia-"Lord and Lady Algy." S:15
pm.
kernan's-The Yankee Doodle Girls, Sis
pm.
Star Theater 10th and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. MISUNDERSTANDING pictures, concert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17

Tomorrow at Sloan's, 1907 G. street IL
I'm. and pm. will be the last sales of
the Jereissau collection of Persian Rugs
and Carpets, In all sizes. colors and de-
signs. and OF the highest quality. This
sale presents a grand opportunity to Sc
cure the worlds best floor coverings" at
your own price-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17

Sadie Jones. colored. forty-eight years of
age, living at 4o Pierce street northwest,
called at the Homeopathic Hospital last
evening about O'Clock and had an incfsed
wound of the scalp treated. She stated
that she was cut with knife by another
colored woman with whom she engaged In
a row. The wound is not a serious one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17
Magic at Brentano's.

Brentano's. the book man at 18th and f,
has engaged Madam Rheda of New York to
give her wonderful acts of Japanese magic
n his big window ad. for his store
for days. commencing today Everybody
cordially invited. with compliments of
Brentano's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17

Mark Sprigel, forty years of age, whose
hcrne Is at 106 B street, stepped from a
moving car yesterday afternoon and was
thrown violently to the ground. He re-
ceived slight injury to his head and was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17
Sheboygan Mineral Water.

1t is greatly relished when blended with
wines and LIQUORS. and a~"Sheboygan Split, -
taken before retiring, will insure good di-
gestion and a clear head In the morning
To women who desire a pleasant bevera ge
and gentle tonic. take Sheboygan. Phone
Dyer q Co.. 2oS NJ. west. my14-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17

While engaged in playing a game of base
ball yesterday afternoon, John Brown, col
ored. eighteen years of age. living at 41e Sd
street southwest. ran against a fence and
cut his head. He went to the Emergency
Hospital and had his injury dressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17

William Clayborne, colored thirty-four
years of age, was taken sick last night
while in the neighborhood OF 5th and e
streets. At the Emergency Hospital the
physicians found that he was suffering
from cramps. He was given the necessary
1rea tment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-17
A Fine, Large Upright Piano, in

flrst-class condition and fully guaranteed,
for only $3.50 to the first cash customer.
John F. Ellis & Co.. No. 937 Pennsylvania
avenue.
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Protection for Your valuab,es

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3I.OO Harper's Ferry, Charlestown,

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ing leave Winchester pm, Charlestown.
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Monocacy Valley Succotash, TIC.

cans M. v, Corn. 25c.; s cans Extra Sifted
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