Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1888, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weather. For the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, fair; continued low temperature, followed Sunday night by warmer; variable winds, For tux New Year: Freshly Roasted Jara and Mocha Coffees, ‘Whitman's Instantaneous Chocolate. Bake: Chocolate, Bromo, snd Cocoa, Maillard’s Double and Triple —— Rgutibie Ons Van D Phillips’ ible Cocoa, Re ae ee a eae 1413 New York ‘ave, 606 F Sr., board for veeetarians and others, IGexrizmes, before making your New Year's ¢alls look to your footwear, and if found defi- cient you will do well to take advantage of | Wm. Hahn & Co.'s Great Discount Sale of Fine | Hand-Made Footwear, now offered at prices | which would be low for ordinary machine- sewed work. See Sunday Post ‘Loox in business chances for Grocery Store. ‘Tur Exason,te Snow Rooms o ‘Fine Gas Fixtures, addition to > Our Immense Stock. E_ F. Bxooxs, 531 15th st, ‘New Year Canps «¢ J. Jay Gourp’s, ‘Tuosz who wish g00d bread for the New Year would do weil to try Bryan's Pride Flour. One car load just received. ©. C. Barax, 1413 New York’ ave. ‘Fave Crocss at TaPray’s, 604 9th st. n.w. Tacwrow Siivex-Puate Co.'s Saxe will be continued this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the salesroom of Walter B. Williams & Co., corner 0th and Penna. avenue, and on Monday, Dec. 31, at 11 o'clock, 3 and 7:30 o'clock will’ posi- ‘ tively close the sale. Parties in search of table decorations should not fail to attend the sales, Orena Grasses at Tarran’s, 604 9th st. n.w. For tax New Yzan, Malaga grapes, bananas, ‘Wandarins, tangerines, Florida oranges. ©. C. Bavax, 1413 New York ave. Lapras, going to receive? If s0, you ‘want e comfortable, stylish shoe or Slipper. We think a visit to our house before 10 will amply repay you; the at ap eee Ge lippers are now ippers are n The Handsome Improvements to be| An Interesting Performance by the Made by the Sharon Estate. 4 SPLENDID APARTMENT HOUSE TO BE ERECTED ON ‘MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE—WHAT IS BEING DONE IN THE BUILDING LINE IN VARIOUS SECTIONS OP ‘THE crTy. Plans have been prepared for an apartment house in this city which will be one of the handsomest ever erected here. Several weeks ago mention was made of the visit to this city of Messrs. F. G. Newlands and F. W. Sharon, of San Francisco, the trustees of the estate of the late ex-Senator Sharon. The object of their visit was to inspect the property in this city owned by the estate, with the view of mak- ing improvements. The property ia valued at about three-quarters of a million of dollars, It is all located in the northwestern part of the city, and consists almost entirely of unim- — lots. They were accom by Bruce ice. a New York architect, and, in accordance with instructions received from the he has completed the an apartment house which be lo- cated on the south side of Massachusetts avenue, between 17th and 18th streets. The ground has a frontage of eighty-four feet and is separated from the Force scl Duilding by an alley. The structure will occupy the entire lot and will be six or seven stories in height. One of the features of the building will be an in- terior court, into which carriages can be driven through ‘covered passage-way. The first floor will be occupied with the parlor, tion-rooms, and dinii ms for cht dren, and ‘nurses and_ servants. floors will be arranged in suites of from three tocight rooms. The details of the building have not been determined upon fally, but it is probable that the front will be of stone. It is estimated that the cost of the will be about $300,000. The exterior, as well as the in- terior, will be after the most Spproved models, and the building is intended to be an ornament to that section of the city, where many fine residences are now built. The erection of this bi forms only 8 part of the comprehensive plan of improve- ments which the trustees have in contempla- tion. They propose to erect a number of resi- dences. A portion of the tty includes the whole or nearly the whole of squares-151, 153 and 156, besides a block of lots near the late Mrs. Patten’s residence, on P street, near about one-half of other Prices | 2ist street. and in other localities, Mr. Sharon at Wu. Haus & Co.'s, 816 7th st., 1922 Pa. ave., | acquired this —- some five or six years 231 Pa. ave. ago in the settlement of the estate of the late Larusr Novartizs in New Year's cards at Cuan Bacare Book Dept, 416 7th st. n.w. Don's Fan ro axe J. J. Gzonors’ Latest In- of cushion or tongue jas. If the men and ite in misery of by corns, bunions, and tender toe- of the feet onl: and effectually Prof. Pa. ave., removes all and seems oe happiness wouldtreign in many homes where musery now _ Georges’ corn and Dusion shields afford relief instantly. ‘Try Parlors 1115 Pa ave. ‘Wms a Toner for 10c. at Sullivan s to-night, near National "5 benefits to be donated ‘to the poor. ——_—_—__ Rexemars next week at F-St. China Bargains in everything. 1010 F st. n.w. “Waar isthe American Cyclopedia?” y ‘universal pacunpenmem ofthe ‘been one. store, , & narrative of all done, a revelation of all that has discovered, a of world’s history. Your cl "s school teachers will SU zou the ‘reason other scholars succeed of yours is that they constantly use an ‘They have it in the family. ‘You ean’t have it unless you buy it an ‘once, and on terms that never offered before. Complete set—all the vols.—delivered at once. Post-office Box 300. F Exoxizxxr Mrais and table board by day, eek or month reasonable, at L. Maxeuu's, 805 North Capitol st. No Liquors. Sewixe Mactxes at 20 percent il January 1 at the old stand, 905 F street n.w. (Masonic Temple). For the New Year's table we have a full as- sortment of Silverware, such as Knives, Forks, ery Nut Picks and Cracks, Tabie Cutlery, at lowest prices. Cuas. T. Canter & Co., 606 Pennsylvania ave. n.w. iz _f Siexpret opten glasses $5. Hnxrizs's, ©. 43g. e Box your gloves, &c., of Woodward & Lathro) on ‘Moadey S= ‘heir establishment will be closes all day Tuesday, January 1, New Year's day. Borat Cashmeres 12:4, Lonsdale Cambric 256, Dr. Warner's Corsets 25, Brodhead & Co.'s, t Fou rus New Yeas, de cious home-made cakes in great variety. C. C. Burax, 1413 New York ave. Sex tax Orzna Guass Houpens at Tarray’s, (604 9th st. nw. - Dazss Brits Gronor Sruaxcr, 434 7th st. Evearrerne ean be had at Frsse.’s Café, 1495 New York ave. ‘Tes Pen Cexr Orr Lace Crerarxs. Our sales of Lace Curtains during the Holi- days have been extraordinary. This has |: ome week at the same prices—7 £2, $2.25, #3, ete. close out, ee ir, less 10 per cent to jas. B. Wintiams, ith and D sts. nw. Five Porrnarss. Kets Kemethy, 1109 Pa. ave Reap W. B. Moses & Son's advertisement in this paper; it is the best opportunity ever of- fered to buy home ings at low prices, Disnoxps for Christmas. Tarrax’s, 604 9th st. Rewsayr Satz or Hoxrpar Goons.—Six Indies’ desks, 20 cent jot of screens. damaged in ‘the Tash, $2.25; fancy tables, 20 Per cent off. W. H. Horxe. Waxrep—500 pair lon; its (second-hand). Jvstu's old stand, 619 5 «” ‘ ‘Duzss Scrrs. Groncr Spraxsr, 434 7th st. Frise Warcurs at low Tarax’s, 604 th st. nw. a CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT. Axzavon’s —“Yeoman of the Guard.” ‘Narrosat.—“The Wife.” Gronz.—Variety. Paxonama.—“Batile of Shiloh.” Keuxay’s.—Frank I Frayne. a COND Lieut. Kelly, of the police, yesterday re- Seived a letter from Mrs. Sarah J. Owen, the demented widow of a naval officer, who re- cently caused a sensation in this city by her Peculiar cctions, and was went to Chicago, in Which she asks the lieutenant to use his iniu- ence to haye her released from the hospital at Kankakee, {ll.. where she is confined, At 9:15 o'clock last night a fire occurred at . notion estore, corner Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street southeast, and about $50 ry was to the stock. Yesterday afternoon the carriage of Mr. J. L. Norris, driven by Wm. Bowen, accidentally Yan over Jokm Ramsey, a six-year-old bov, liv. tages Tonge horthwest. The boy was a eller & Stevens’ drug store aud hi injuries—a braised arm and crushed fine urely an accident, as ing to avoid driving time and did not see mal Court yesterday Walter was acquitted of housebreak- m-house of H. L. t Albaugh’s last night beanti! ee and Migs De! no by Washington Lodge of Elks ‘the last benefit of the Elks. = ne & Taylor Ni a on ge ylor we have St. Nicho- L.. sends $1 to Tux Szan for the Children's $rer another boy at In the Grabam., e Scrve Taz Ramzos.—Aaron W. Fetz ferday entered suit against the Richmond sri Danville railroad company to recover 250,000 for injuries received at wha it is knor es the Fat disaster. J 16 last. He Judge Sunderland. In connection with John B. Alley, Mr. Sharon purchased nearly the whole of the large real estate interests held by Judge Sunderland. ‘The property has been in charge of Thos. J. Fisher & Co.;the agents of Mr. Sharon, and it was after consultation with them that the trustees decided to begin the work of improvement. REAL ESTATE AND THE HOLIDAYS. The Christmas holiday has been observed fully by those who help to make the real estate market lively. The dealers find that bargains in Christmas goods more than in real estate absorb the attention of the public, No one complains especially of this discrimination in favor of Christmas. It is an annual occur- rence and, therefore, entirely expected. The for the future is so encouraging that vities of the season are no doubt en- joyed with a hearty zest. Those interested in the building trade as well as those who are in- terested in real estate look forward to a period of renewed prosperity. ‘The great throngs of visitors from all parts of the country that will come here during the next year, the attrac- tions of the city as well as the natural growth of the population, are all reasons for believing ington will soon enjoy a healthy “Eight years ago,” remarked John A, Pres cott, the real estate broker, whom a SraR re- porter happened to find ina reminiscent mood, “ground in this eity which sold for fifteen cents a foot is now selling for $2 per foot. At pres- t desirable building sites are held at a still higher figure and yet, sometimes, people talk tome about property being high’ in this city. I tell them they are mistaken. ‘The rates are certainly greater than a few years ago, and values have advanced. A few years hence there will be a still further advance. Com- pared with property similarly located in other cities prices are low here. und is cheap. You pay two or three dollars a foot for ground to-day and in a few years it will no doubt be four or five dollars per foot. As the city fills up, building sites become more expensive. With the growth of population there is an in- crease in the business of the city and an expan- sion out from the business center. Residence streets are given up to stores and offices, and ground advances in value. If the city is going to stand stiil there is of course no future for property. But the city is growing rapidly and anyone can see that it is going to be a great center of population. There is every indica- tion pointing that way, and it is natural to sup- Pose that land is going to increase ‘in value. it has done so in the past and I guess the same rule will hold good for the future.” ‘THE WESTERN SUBURRS. “During the past month,” observed Mr. Jno. E. Beall, of the firm of Beall, Brown ; Dupont Circle. In nearly every ease Ibelieve the sales were made to prospective house build- ers. There has also been some movement in Belair Heights property, and a number of lots have changed hands. We were in hopes that the Commissioners would be willing to spend ing and laying sidewalks chusetts avenue,which is extended through Kalorama and Belair Heights. There » be a water main laid. and other im- provements made by the city. ‘There has been a lerge expenditure of money in this locality by the ownersof the property. The enterprise dispi is unexampied, and it seems that the oners ought to encourage such men, thin the past few months this property n taxed as agricultural land. Now, in ence of the subdivision into city lots and the improvements made, the amount of toxes derived from the same property has greatly inereased. Of course, nothing can cheek the growth of the city in this direction, and the improvements which the property- owners have petitioned for are bound to made, and that, too, at no distant day.” In regard to the prospects of property along the Tenieytown road, Mr. Beall, who is largely interested in that ion, said that the building of the proposed street railway along the Ten- leytown road would be of greatadvantage. “We have asked Congress,” he added, “to amend the charter of the company so that the tracks can be laid in the middle of the road instead of at one side, as the charter at present authorizes, Ihave no doubt this will be done by Congress and then the road will be built at once, as the money needed has been all subscribed.” BUILDING AT BROOKLAND. Mr. A. M. MeLachlen, of the firm of McLach- len & Batchelder, told a Stan reporter that they had a great many inquiries in regard to property along 14th street extended. He said sites, and that lots were wanted for buildi from present indications he thought that there would be a good deal of building in the spring, not only in that locality but throughout the city and the suburbs, ‘We are selling a good many lots in the sub- division of Brookland.” he continued. work of grading the streets is going on and sidewalks are being laid. In fe spring 800 trees will be planted, which with those already planted will give this new subdivision a hand- some appearance. Central avenue is be’ opened through Brookland, which will furni an additional outlet and a direct communica- tion with Lincoln avenue by the attractive country residence of Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague.” “A number of houses are now in course of erection,” he went on, “‘and estimates are being received for others which will probably be built in the spring. Dr. L. Stejneger, Wm. C. Denison, Dr. J. Henry Brooks, Eeighton & Pairo are now building houses.” land is on the opposite side of the Metropolitan branch of the Trlttmore and Ohio Tailroad from the new Catholic university. Like the other suburban settlements which located along that road for some fourteen ty, it has attractions f fifteen miles from the ci those in search of homes convenient to the city. The large increase in the gs ment of the city. A PROMISING OUTLOOK. “Everything is quiet in the real estate world at present,” said Mr. James B. Wimer to a Stam eporter, “but there are several big thi e tapis. It is alittle early just now to give them to the public,” Deesmaber hes bone ee unusually busy month, and from present indi- cations January will be better. "The season also bi NATURAL PANTOMIMISTS. Students of the Deaf-Mute College. The chapel hall at the Deaf-mute college, ing, the occasion being the annual histrionic efforts of the students of that institution. Na- ture’s decree in their case demanding that these efforts should be of a character appro- priate to the materials and faculties of the tainment was an open pantomime, illustrating the uneven course of life ata deaf-mute col- lege. The stage was neatly fitted with foot- lights, wings, and Magione pape ing » variegated landscape an unfor- tunate persistence in remaining throughout the roles of senior stude1 mT meget ond - Beadell those of the janiors, M. lor and F. poperdeane ne in when he it it of a man altired i Bah het cane, with the necessary, appendages 5 dude, "This was Freshman Hi kewise bound for the field of learning. He sympa- thized with Hayseed and guided him aright. TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS. Then followed the trials and tribulations of the freshmen, distributed through eleven scenes that delighted the audience beyond measure, _ Mock examinations by seniors and Gisguise professors wrul e froshies" hearts; hazing ‘made Hayseed believe that college life is not such a bed of roses as he had ied it, subscription fiends attacked him for, funds for the benefit of the sports, Dase-ball, foot-ball, tenni societies, until the poor bled to the lowest depths of his purse, was ready to return to his hay stack and potato patch, ‘additional scenes were given illus- trative of peculiar phases of college life, to the triment of nol particular, but ly en to those in front of the foot lights. Some of the students who have been taught to talk, to whom silence, nevertheless, is of no value, occasii broke forth in lou explanations to their friends of the muscular word-painting that was being done on the stage, breaking the stillness of ‘the chapel ball with a somewhat startling effect, The pantomime ended with the scene at the close of the term, describing the departure of the happy seniors, now A. B's, and the general jollification incident to such an occasion. The committee of arrangements having the Preparation of the entertainment in charge was C. W. Charles, ‘69, chairman; . Hagerty, °90; W. W. Beadell, '91; M. M. Taylor, "92; @. Y. Hosterman, '98; 'H. Van Allen, °89; F. Leit- ner, "90; B. F. Round, '91; . Whildin, *92; C. D. Seaton, '93. OLD SOLDIERS AT DINNER. The Annual Banquet of the Alliance Last Evening. The Union Soldiers’ Alliance held its tenth annual banquet and reunion at Freund's last night, and about seventy-five ex-soldiers were seated about four handsomely decorated tables, and for two honrs discussed an exceptionally fine and varied menu. The retiring president, Wm, Gibson, called the assembly to order and then the following officers for the year 1889 were escorted to their places: President, Geo. A. Bartlett; first vice-president, Abraham Hart; second vice-president, Franklin G. But- terfield; third vice-president, Alex F. McMil- lan; secretary, John L. Henpel; assistant sec- retary, Robt. G. Cunningham; treasurer, Saml, ©. Lovejoy; proctor, Edgar H. Klemroth. With the coffee and cigars came first the in- augural address of President Bartlett, which was heartily greeted. He then announced the following toasts: “The President of the Uni- ted States; the chosen magistrate of sixty-five million of freemen;” response by Gen. 8. 8. Burdett. “Our Annual Reunions; merry hours never to be forgotten;” Capt. J. M. . “Our fallen comrades; they” di to save what we, living, will defend and per- ence. The army and 7 Petuate,” Drank in navy—the nation’s rel peril” Col. F. A. Butta, “Our country—a name t symbolizes and contains all that we hold dear;” Capt. BT. Janney. “The loyal women—who were not only fair, but brave:” Capt. F. W. Mitchell. “The prese—the senti- nel on the watch-tower of liberty;” Dr. Frank T.Howe. “The Grand Army of the Republio— the promoter of fraternity, the dispenser of charity, the preserver of loyalty;” Col. J. Cam- eron. “The loyal civilians—whose patriotism gave force to the bullets and point to the bayo- nets which saved the nation;” Maj. F. G. But- terfield, Besides these. eches were made by Hon. Fred. 8.‘ Goodrich, of Florida; Maj. G. Clay Goodloe, Gen. J. B. Coit, Lieut. Car- ter, Col. C. P. Lincoln, and Capt. A. Hart, All the speeches were overflowing with 4 triotism and many touching incidents of the war were told. Army songs were ‘also mang, and it was quite late when the assemblage journed. The alliance is limited in its membership to 100, and oceupies a similar position to the rank and file of both army and navy as does the Loyal Legion to those who were Union officers during the late war. Its roster at present is as follows: Phenix Bartlett, Jno. Henpel, Samuel C. Lovejoy, Wm. P. Seville, Newton M. ‘ooks, Harrison Dingman, Jas. M. Edgar, Alex. F. McMillan, Wm. A. Olmsted, Chas. C. Royce, Jno. Gilmore, Jas. Coleman, Jno. 8. Crocker, Abraham Hart, Zach. E. Thomas, Robt. G. Cunningham, Edgar H. Klemroth, Robert 8. Lytle. Wm. Howard Mills, Frank B. Miller, Henry B. Ben- nett, Benj. =e, Frank T. Howe. Wm. B, Morgan, Samuel M. Barrows, Chas. H. Brown, Wm. Brasland. Wm. Gibson, Chas. D.A. Loeff- ler, John G. MacGregor, Chas, E. Coon, M: tin Hoyberger. Wm. G. Moore, “Henry C. ers. Cl ing, D. W. Harrington, Robt. Morton, J. O. Stanton, Geo. A. Bartlett, 8. 8. Burdett, 8. H. Merrill, T. M. Steep. A. H. G. Richardson, Smith Townshend, A. 8. Worthing- ton, J. W. Bradford, 8. W. Suxton, George French, C. T. Gardner, W. H. Webster, John McElroy, L. K. Brown, A. F. Dinsmore, 0. 8. Firmin, T. W. Mitchell, Henry Sherwood, J. 8. L sninig R. M. Goundey, B. T. Janney, Geo. A. Rose, Wm, Howard Gibson, W. J. Jebuston, 3. H. Twitchell, 8. Bradbury, F. G. Butterfield, F. A. Butts, F. H. Sprague. N. Bickford, James B. Coit, Chas. Lowell, E. R. Campbell, C. E. Hartung, Jas. R. Fritts, A.W. Roome, A. T. Huntington, John Cameron, A. Berger, Jas. L. Davenport, Sam'l A. Lewis, E. Meade, J. 8. Lincoln, Henry A'Hotbine end Tonm it Young, Lincoln, Henry John M. Young. the committee on nominations reported the following officers for the ensuing year and they were elected: President, Philip Schaff, D.D., LL.D., New York; vice-presidents, Henry ¥. Baird. D:D. LL.D., New York Hurst, Washington; Arthur C. Coxe, DD. LUD. Baftals, Bev. Henry Martyn Dex. on | Viewinia bil in Virginia” wes the title of Mr, Wm. Wirt Henry's paper. Mr. Henry insisted that the ill of bg wp ht es of the state and t Virginia was therefore the first state in the history of the world to em- brace in her constitution. of government the the audience, made a VaR fap os as ct, Cates Wn Reports from the various committees were then received. It was decided to hold the next meeting of the association in this city. thanks of the association was voted to rey and officers of the Smithsonian insti- tute and national museum; to President Well- ing and the faculty of Columbian university; to the managers and members of the Cosmoselub, and to the Hon. Horatio and Mrs. King. The nominations of officers for the ensuing year,printed in yesterday evening's Sra, were bm tar by the association as follows: i- dent, Charles aera of bose Dae '; Vice-president, Jo! jay, of New York; eel vice-president, Wm. Wirt Henry, of Virginia; secret Herbert B. Ada of Johns Hopkins university; treasurer, Clarence Winthrop Bowen, of iew York. ‘Bxecutive commiteee, in ition to above-named offi- cers: Rutherford B, Hayes, Geo. P, Fisher and W. Burgess, SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN THANKED. Aresolution of thanks to Senator Evarts, Senator Hoar and Representative Phelan for their successful endeavors to secure the pas- sage of the bill incorporating the association was prosented tad sdopted chentmously. Mr. Phelan responded in a humorous man- ner, and spoke somewhat critically of the rules of the House of Representatives—a study of which, he thought, would be worthy of the as- sociation. Senator Hoar, in acknowledging the com- pliment paid him, said that Washington was e one place on this continent where in time all the sources of sciet and education would cluster. Here the facilities for research were even now unrivaled. The sciences, some one had said, were sociable and flourished best in close proximity to each other, and no better center could be found than Washington. The Great American university, if that should be its title, would undoubtedly be established in this city, where there were advantages which no endowment could give other cities. Those Indian Graves. To the Editor of Taz Eveyixe Star: Some days ago I noticed in Taz Stan an article in relation to the Indian graves, near Romney, W. Va. In company with Mr. Wm. Henderson, of Washington, end Mr. George Johnson, of Romney, I visited the graves in question last October, and with the assistance of an old garden hoe did considerable resur- recting. The graves are located on a semi- circular ridge of sandy loam, andnone we opened were deeper than 18 inches. We found a num- ber of bones, principally from the leg and thigh, There were also a number of teeth found con- taining large eavities, All the bones were red, due, no doubt, to the decomposition of the iron- ore in the sand. We found small beads, pieces of copper bracelets, and copper arrow-heads made a flattened sheet of rough, ragged copper 80 as to fit over the point of the ar- row, and not fastened or tied in any way. It was evident that a wound from it was intended to be fatal, as the arrow could be withdrawn, but the copper left, There is no evidence that T could discover of an Indian village ever hav- ing been in the neighborhood, and the great- grandfathers for miles around never heard of an Indian living there, and I have come to the conelusion that the burial of so many Indians was the result of » great battle between two bunting parties, as the ground is admirably adapted for the purpose. About 100 yards across, and running parallel with the ridge, is the river, and its banks would afford splendid protection for one party, while the ridge would tect the other. with ‘excellent chances of isplaying bravery by charge and counter- charge. ‘The victors probably buried the dead and living captives at the graves to appease the spirits of their dead warriors. . Hommter. pasts _ Tuer Finest Panapg.—The National Guard drum corps will have their first annual parade Monday evening, at 7:30. The line of march will be from their armory, corner 17th street and Pennsylvania avenue, along Pennsylvania avenue to 7th street, up 7th to N, to 1329 6th street, where refreshments will be served by Sergeant 8, C. Phinney. A Dixxen to Eptoves axp Frrexpa.—Messrs, B. H. Warner & Co. gave a dinner last evening at Willard’s to employes of the Columbia na~ tional bank, represcutatives of the Columbia and German-American fire insurance com- panies and the Farmers’ and Mechanics’ na- tional bank, of Georgetown. Speeches were made by Mr. B. H. Warner, Rev. Dr. H.R. Nay- lor, Mr. H. K. Willard, T. 0. Edgar, Mr. E. 3. Parker, H. H. Bergmann, Mr. Geo. E. Emmons. Mr. Avery. Sir. J. H. Chesley, and Mr. G. W. F. Swartzell. Fine ox Sevextu Staeer.—Last night about 10 o'clock » fire broke out in the third story of Silverberg’s toy and notion house, No. 310° 7th street northwest. Officer W. J. Kenney and Special Officer Thomas Young turned in an larm from box 125, and Chief Parris on his arrival, seeing the danger of a disastrous con- flagration, turned in a general alarm. The fire department was very prompt and did good work, the flames which had their origin in the center apartment of the third story, be e ing confined to that — story. oods in the upper stories of the adjoi J. and hoe store, and No. $12, occu- pied by Watts, house-furnishings—were also damaged by smoke and water. ‘The loss of Mr. Silverberg on the stock is about $1,000, and of the heirs of John Buchler, who own the emo about the same amount. Both are SILKS, excellent quality, 75. 87¢.,81,@1.25, SEER ra yar cn 3 VOY q il i BS its second in | gF il bs i 3 J bers of the , which will appear at oy company, Tae Vaupa Concert Company, which in- eludes Mme. Ginla Valda. prima donna soprano; Chevalier De Konsky, pianist; Mme. Anna Bulkley Hills, contralto; Eugene De Dankwardt, tenor, and Walter A. Hudson, basso, will give an entertainment at Congregational church on January 8 The sale of seats will begin at Ellis’ on W next, shit; with tho suggestive ile “Gkipped by the wit su, ive title, “ ry the Tight ‘of the Moon,” will hold the stage and, it ine: d. convuise the audiences. at Harris’ next week. In this piece Louis Harrison had great success for several seasons. It is now under the management of Fowler and Warm- ‘ax’s THEATER.—Rice’s Vaudeville «yndi- cate will furnish the entertainment at Kernan’s Rext wook. The features on the ill inane ac mpeey an . ina friendly exhibition of the. manly, art; Kin anew Japanese juggler; Thomas an: Watson, comedians, the thiee Herberts, acro- bats; the “Electric ‘Thre2,” Ward and Lynch, Irish comedians and several others. ‘Tae SxowFLake MixsTaet Cuvs will igre an entertainment with an orchestra of thirty per- formers at ‘Temple, Friday evening, January 4. Lar to Rest 1 GuExwoop.—The faneral of Francis Mattingly, one of the old residents of the District, occurred yesterday. Prof. Hunt- ingdon, of Columbian university, officiated, as- sisted by Rev. Dr. Cuthbert, former pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. Mr. Stakely, e present pastor. e pall-bearers sons and grandsons of the deceased. They were William F. Mattingly, 8. L. Mattingl Frank Baker and Harry Clotworthy, Willie Sowers and Arthur and Willie Mattingly, |The interment was at Glenwood. Mr. Mattingly was in his 89d year and for a number of years ast has resided at Mount Pleasant, He leaves {wo sons and three daughters: William F. Mat- tingly, 8, L. Mattingly, Mrs. Clotworthy, Mrs. ‘Trust, of Baltimore, and Mrs, Z. T. Sowers. Hz Gave raz Bors Five Dottans.—Yester- day afternoon two small colored boys, Sam Payne and Arthur Thompson, visited the Globe theater and presented a five-dollar bill in pay- ment for two ten-cent tickets. Officer Heller, who bappened to be near the ticket-office at the time, suspected the boys of having stolen the money and arrested them. The boys pro- tested their innocence and told how they man- aged to get so much money at one time. They stated that they found what they thought was & gold dollar; that they took it to Miller's wood- yard on 14th street, where the clerk gave them $5 for it. Officer Heller then went to the wood- yard and learned that the boys’ statement was correct. The alleged coin proved to be a worth- Jess advertising piece and had on one side ‘ten D.” Mr. Savage, the clerk. saw this, and think- ing it was a $10 gold piece gave them $5 for it. qhe boys returned the money and were re~ lease Rossnres Rerorren.—A sncak thief entered the hallway at the residence of Dr. Reyburn, on 13th street, yesterday, and stole an over- coat, pair of gloves and a book.——Last night an overcoat and pair of gloves were stolen from the hallway at the residence of Mr. A. W. 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