Evening Star Newspaper, January 12, 1889, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., 8A’ For the Districtof Columbia, Vi land, Delaware, New Jersey, as vt eae iwania, fair Friday, li rains oF Eibe Saturday, warmer; winds becoming south- ‘westerly. From the Washington Post. ‘Mr. H. A. Seligson, wine merchant, No. 1200 ‘Penasyivania avenue northwest, in a conversa- tion with a prominent advocate, of pli- nature about Miss Kate Field’s appeal wy ene public “in behalf of temper- . accomplished more for the canse of tem- perance in Washington than the most fanatical Fecturer has ever done. I refer to the fact of jing the first to. introduce the pure, ee Aerio wines in this city about five eats age. Prior to that time persons and fam- Ice who now buy a whole gallon of Sweet Catawba for ninety cents, or a gallon of Claret or Riesling for dollar, a gallon of North Carolina Seuppernong or fornia Malaga, Port, Sherry, and Angelica, all sweet wines, for $1.50, or even a dozen bottles of California Champagne for #12, were absolutely compelled to use whisky or beer, for the reason that foreign wines of the quality of our Ameri- can wines were far too dearforpersons of mod- erate means. Of course I sell Whisky, Gin, and Rum too, but no low grade goods are ever sold by me; so that the common, mean groggeries ie price iy but the ho- cannot afford to keep my brands. events them from being kept by an Bhest drag and grocery stores and the’ tels and restaurants. ‘Asa general thing I find that men who be- fore I introduced the Californiawines used to et a quart of whisky for fifty cents and make Eimeelf thoroughly drank and sick, now spends that amount for half a gallon of wholesome American wine, which he enjoys in company of his family without any ill effects of any kind. ‘This is what Miss Kate Field advocates, and in- stead of being ortracised by temperance people they should follow in her footsteps, Is there not reason enough for calling myself a benefactor of the public when I have been the means of bringing about such a revolution in the use of stimulants in so short a time? If I might be so bold as to ask those who have not yot tried my wines and liquors to give me call, and if they would only heed my re- quest you would soon see a greater temperance sucess than has taken place since the first pro- hibition act was in Maine. Although my store-room is small, I kee} American and foreign wines, liquors, and cor- dials, and only use this as a show and sales- room. One thing I will guarantee bd pegs and that is that everything purchased at my store is pure and unadalterated, H. A. SrLIc- sox, 1200 Use Fresey’s Compound Sirup of Buchu, a positive and specific remedy for all diseases of the kidneys, bladder and urinary organs aris: | ing irom a’ specific poison or a tional | cause in male or female. | Price 75 centa. Por sale at Fursrr's Drug Store, th and I sta, nw. Ir You Anr Tarxxrxe of buying a Piano or exchanging your old one, come and see us. Our Pianos are the finest, our prices are the lowest, and the terms most reasonable. Tue | Pisxo ExcuaNoe, 913 Pa. ave. Isavaunation Norr.—Read W. H. Hocke’s advertisement on 4th page. Trert’s Lozexor, great cure for dyspepsia. Sold by Mertz, Milburn, and all druggists. 50c. ‘Tar Frvest Trarx rx THz Wort! and Central Pacific roads. Sixty-four hours from Council Bluffs or Omaha to San Francisco. | A Pullman vestibuled train; steam heat, electric light. bath-rooms, barber shop, library and | ing-car—a palace hotel on wheels is Tax | LEN GATE Spectr, every Wednesday. ‘AIN SALE, rogressing for the last three days at Walter B. villiams & Co.'s auction-rooms, corner 10th and Pennsylvai enue, will be continued morning, January 14, at 11 o'clock. be your last chance. Some of the Dest remain to be sold. Rersrxoxa's Ice Cream. 235 G and 1018 18th tow Sroxtz & Baven Urniont Praxosare the most elegant now made. Factory prices. Payments to suit. Tur Praxo Excuanoe, 913 Pa. ave. Scasrree & Gzppm, Pharmacists, cor. Gth and Mass. ecialty of ‘pre scriptions at moderate prices. Itwill be money im your pocket to deal with them. Cuorursa at a Sacnirice.—The entire stock of suits and overcoats for men and boys at Oak Hail must be closed out within thirty days, to Tetire from business. In order to do this we Will sell everything at just ome. cent of former prices, which w : lowest. This is a rare chance for bargains, and it will pay to call early at Ouk Hall, corner 10th and F. Full dress suits « special Beacrirtt Price has been $350; Tue 913 Pa. ave. ALL Prnsoxs having tro ith their feet from any cause should call or send for Dr. J. J. Groaces’ illustrated circular showing his mode of treatment and appliances for the relief of the feet. Orfices, 1115 Penna. ave. See Boyd's Rew City Directory for 1889. monthly. a full line of | Pennsylvania avenue northwest.” | in 1852 and a Represe cITry AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT. CosonrcatioxaL Cavaca.—Campanini Con- cert. Nattoxat.—The Boggar Student.” Arvaven’s.—‘“The Lady or the Tiger?” Keuxay’s.—Variety. Guone.—Variety. Paxonama.—“Battle of Shiloh.” Hanurs’.—“‘Herminie.” Wittaap Hat.—Prof. Carpenter. CONDENSED LOCALS. The will of the late William Burns, filed yes- terday, gives to Harrigt Burns, his econ law, in consideration of her terest in the estate of his father, Burns, ‘The Brighton club, for li Purposes. has filed a certificate of incorporslcn ik kt berger as trustees. Mra. Rebecca E. John A, J Inst night at the age of sighty-ive seers 6 of v Dr Lewis ES Newton is'iyiag da at his residence, 413 L street northwest. fice for the night lodging-house. The ‘Marion Rifles hav . H. He Wells, filed a bill against. Marion B. Hoban et al. to remove cloud upon title of part of lot 2, Square 147, at the corner of Band 19th streets northwest, and for an injunction to restrain ition of the same. A small colored boy named Joseph Burley was sentenced to ten days in jail by Judge Miller to-day for stealing a carriage whip trom Burgdorf's livery stable. ammergan” was delivered yesterday evening atthe paid of the Youn; en's ‘Christian a | sociation by Prof. A. D. Wilkinson. The lec- | tare was the last of a course of “travel talks.” Frankie Carroll, a young woman, caused some excitement in the “Division” last night by taking a dose of laudanum. The frightened inmates of the house sent for a physician and Dr. Sohon responded. Under his treatment the unfortunate weman was relieved. pine marca Death of Ex-Congressman Singleton. Ex-Representative Singleton, of Mississippi, the monument of whose congressional career will be the new national library building, died at his residence, on 15th street, last evening. He was a native of Kentucky. He was a presi dential elector on the Pierce and King ticket ntative in the Thirty- Thirty-sixth Cc third, Thirty-ffth and H i ‘ongresses of the United States, retiring in i861 and be- coming a representative in the confederate congress from 1861 to 1865. Subsequently he was elected to the Forty-fourth, Forty-fifth, Forty-sixth, Forty-seventh, Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth Congresses of the United States. sr ttheo ts Death of Z. L. White. Zebulon L. White, the well-known Washing- ton correspondent, died at Nassau, Bahamas Islands, December 31, 1888, of consumption. He arrived there a few weeks previous to that date in company with his wife and mother, and it was hoped that the climate would benefit his health. ‘The disease, however, had reached such an advanced stage that nothing could check ite progress The remains will be brought to this city for interment. Mr. White was for ten years in charge of the New York Tribune bureau in this city. In 1880 he became the editor of the Providence (R. 1.) Press, and during the last few years he again became a resident of this city and was correspondent Philadelphia Press and contributer to He was twice married, his wives being sisters, daughters of M. J. Dram- mond, of New York. He leaves three children. In religious faith Mr. White was a Universalist. To Breed Trotters. ORGANTZING AN ASSOCTATION—MARYLAND AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REPRESENTED. ‘The Baltimore Sun says thet an association with the title of the “Maryland and the Dis- trict of Columbia Trotting and Pacing Horse Breeders’ Association” was formed in that city last night. Mr. Frank Brown was made presi- dent for the ensuing year, Mr. Benj. White and Mr. J. D, Mallory treasurer. te, Mr. Brown and others made a de ’s. were opposed to making the object of sociation so broad. Commissioner of ture Coleman, Congressman H, H. ‘Missouri, who is chairman of the House committee on agriculture; Congress- man Hi of Iowa; Congressman © New York, and Gen. J. A. Smith, of the United ‘States navy, also advised the association to stick strictly to i breeding. The meeting then as recommended, acting unani- le arguing the subject the state- ment was made that trotting horses bring more revenue to the people of Kentucky than the cattle, sheep. wool and hogs, and that Within the past few days Messrs, Libley and ©." Flood, of | Miller, of Franklin, Pa., have paid @12,500 for Moxpar's Banoarxs, At BR. Gotpscumm’: 1007 and 1009 F st. Extra Heavy Pudding Pans, seli at 25¢., for Se. SOc. Autograph Albums for 10c. = —— ‘artains for Gks, lammered Brass Alarm Cloc! ‘Rew, worth $1.50, for 8c, bain These bargains are for Monday only. We Sex the finest Upright Piano in America for #300; #10 monthly Tar Praxo Bxe Jcxivs Laxssvaon, 315 7th street northwest, will offer for three days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A splendid sale of Rugs, Art Squares, Druggets and Carpet Ottomans, at Prices never before offered. gottt, $10 Surusa Kvos. 96.90; all 96.50 vrna Rugs, $4.10; all $4.50 Smyrna Rugs, $2.90: all $2.50 Smyrna Rugs, #1.65; all Wool Art Squares. best quality formeriy $1 yard, now 70c.; best quality English Felt - gets, formerly 85c. Przs! Pras! Pres!!! Bhd. bleeding, internal or protruding piles, no watter of how long standing, speedily cured. No cutting, tying, faring up or loss of time from business. Dr. Hi. D. Sunapen (Special- ist), office 804 9th st. n.w. Consultation a Ske Joux Mu.zn's advertisement for prices on coal and wood. Box Horrzaax has leased the property 1412 New York avenue, where he has fitted up the prettiest little barroom in Washington, and stocked it from Ulman, Goldsborong Co., of Baltimore. He will make a specialty of old rye Wilson whisky. He is now open, do- ing business. but will give his formal aan . Tuerday, 15th instant, at 12 m., when he be glad to see his many friends and the public generally. Custos House, 7th and Ista. nw. First- | 26. class family hotel. A Goop Fux Dsssy ron stock; worth more money. 1421 New York Bex Your Coal, Coke and Wood from Jons- sox, Buoruas, the firm iu tho Dis- fred can be had at Pussex.’s ork ave. Ruap W. B. Moss & Sox's advertisement i is pes i ie bet goatee. low prices. Usrm. my immense stock of all of wall papers will be sufficiently reduced to be advan- tageously placed in my at follo prices: A No. 1 white blank, 8 yards a ‘Tigc. wholesale, 0c. retail; superior q ground, 20 and 25ec.; embossed golds at 25 and 30c. Tam no every-day sensational advertiser, and will sel stricdy a¢ the quoted prices Sample books to . All ow aud just recefved from the mili, - ©°°%* '. H. SPELsHovsE. 7th, near L street. Down at Last. Watches cleaned, $1; main- spring in 8. W., $1.; key-winder, 5c. ing in p: ‘All work ©. Hiwas & Co., 528 9th st. n.w, I offer these goods | Sant. & weanling colt by Electioneer, dam Beantiful Bells, bred by Senator Stanford, of California, y e of the natural advantages hich Maryland possesses for the raising of fine horses—its bine grass, limestone water, and access to the big markets, The rules and by-iaws of the Indiana Breed- @s' association were adopted. The initiation fees were fixed at $10 and the annual dues at similar amount. The association proposes to have trotting meetings and one or more annual sales. Pimlico will probably be the place selected for the races, sales and exhibitions. A committee of seven directors, five from Maryland and two from the District of Colum- hia, will be appomted by the president to man- age the affairs of the association. The National Guard. DRILL PRIZES AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL FENCIBLES. ‘There was a rapid succession of sharply-spo- ken commandsat National Feneibles'armory last Bight, for Capt. Yates of the Light artillery Ashburn was the successful man, with Private Cromwell second, Corporal Stelle third, and Eber and Private Van Patten fourth. There as a buxiness meeting after the drill, and Mr. W. E. Crist was elected an active member. Company D, third battalion, District National Guard (Merchante’ Rifles), has now fifty mem- bers on its rolls and ix prospering. The fol- lowing were examined for promotion and have been appointed to the designated rank: First sergeant, A. L. Jarboe; second sergeant, E. 8. Morgan; first corporal, Charles Marggrat; sec ond corporal. H. J. Costinett; third corporal, John Hiser; fourth corporal, A. L. Thompson; David M. Schneider. Joseph |. Geier, John J. Thorn and Geo. ‘have been elected active members, ——— Martixe of Tue Mencuaxts Rives.—At the regular meeting of the Washii Merchants i , the follow- d to active membership: Joseph Sincell, John J. Geier, John J. Thorn, and Geo. I. Neff. Messrs. Joseph Platz and Chas. F. Shelton were elected honorary mem- bors. The following men were exemined and ted non-commissioned officers: first sergeant, A. I. Jarboe; second sergeant, E. 8. carporal, Chas. Margrof; second John Biser, fourth ‘4. L. Thompson; fifth cu Devid WBeknelder A Pac Hil BeBe i | [ ii i i j ‘Taylor, Solomon Davidson and G. F. Eichell- | !eY; Mrs. F. M. Gunnell sends @5 to Tux Star of- | woul A lecture on “The Passion-Spiel at Ober- | The REAL ESTATE MATTERS. The Current Gossip of the Week About dition of Rock creek. Commissioner Capt. Symons’ plan is to short cut through » tunnel in a straight line 26th strect extended into town, condemnation of land necessary for the street extension would provide the right of way for the tunnel. When the tunnel and archway are completed the old creek bed, Capt. Symons says, could be filled in and the street across in embankment, To the grade of the rerrounding ‘The 1e grade of the surrot country. plan, too, would require an extension of some of the sewers now emptying into Rock creck. Capt. Symons estimates the cost of this project, including the condemnation for the extension of 26th ‘street, at $660,000. At Rresent the means of communication between Washington aud Georgetown are inadequate. Against the cost of the Pern improvement Capt. ymons places a aggre; he says will be made in avoidi and maintainance of bri The reclama- tion of a large amount of land of little val and the enhancement in the value of neigh! ing property are points w in favor of the project. The entire valley of Rock creek Lyon's mill to Pennsylvania avenue will become available dumping ground. ‘This is no small consideration, for it has become a matter of embarrassment to contractors and others to find —— grounds within the city limits, Captain Symons says there will probably be enough grading done in the next few years to fill up thi ion of the valley; all the streets running both east and westand north and south will then be extended and joined, and thus ‘Washington and Georgetown be uni objection to having this work done at public expense has been raised on the und that the property that would be immediately raised in value eeee an least Toor! of eg hae pense. in Symons suggeste such objection be obviated by a =, Pomgecs a creel tiem | affected con nes lor an purchased by the government, before the im- provement is commenced and while the land is cheap. Georgetown, he says, has no park, and this would provide for a park between the two cities, Commissioner Wheatley, who origi- nated the project, at least so far as official no- tice is considered, when asked abont the matter of private benefits to be conferred, said that so far = knew the a was — — parcels by comparatively poor people. ‘There Wrero no ayndientes or ‘owners to be en- re A HANDSOME CHURCH EDIFICE. The erection of the beautiful church edifice which the congregation of the Thirteenth Street Baptist church propose to build at the southwest corner of 16th and O streets was be- gun during the past week. It is expected that it will be completed by the end of the present year. The cost of this improvement, includin; ‘the ground. will be about $100,000, and it wi be one. of the most effective specimens of church architecture in this city. The plans prepared by W. Bruce Gray, architect, received at a recent meeting the unanimous approval of the congregation. In the construction of the building many features will be introduced that have been suggested by the needs of the modern church, and the details of the interior arrangements are believed to be entirely suited to the requirements of a large congregation. With an ample frontage of 64 feet on 16th street building will extend back 125 feet. The principal front will be on 16th street, while there will be twoentrances on O street. Brick and stone are to be used in the construc- . tion ite saving which building Toot” ‘Brick aud stone struction of the front, which will present a sub- ath will” farnioh pe Tight © the futeriae. Tres Sod in the conte!taronghent ihe hoor of brown stone are to be used, and the of the center pier will be ornainontedb to sad fom We hon font tng. to detect ross the ofert : i ; E £ f i Hh f i i rb ‘i bar | tf te j iy 4 real ie Prospects of the future. “We find.” said Mr. fescott, ‘that there is now a greater demand for property, and while there is no boom, firm witha tendency towards a slight ad ‘There is a very healthy condi- tion of year real estate {tho improvement of the river fats,” he went on, “4 & good effect on property: west of 17th street and south of poly eentg There is now no fear of malaria, and that sec- tion has really become a desirable place of residence. There is some property which a few years ago could be bought from five to fif- teen cents per foot, Last yoar I sold at auc- for fifty cents. This is an illustration of the advance in values in this section. A few months ago I sold an entire square in the vieini 384 and Istreets. It is now built up, with» fine class of, houses, renting from o $65 per month. At 28d and G strocte a houses have been erected, snd in fact all through that locality, which has been somewhat neglected of late’ years, there has becn marked improvement. “I speak of this section particularly because of the grea changes that are now taking place there, but the interests of our clients are in all parts of the city, and what I have said in a general way plies to the entire real estate market.” ;foscott thought that suburban property was developing rapidly with the of the city, and that it was now one of the features of the market. NEW HOUSES IN BURLEITH. An important feature in suburban improve- ments during the coming season will be the erection of # large number of houses in Bur- leith, As is well known, Burleith is a new ad- dition to Georgetown. It lies on the west side of 35th street and adjoins on the north the fended through Bis property are, 950 ant, are 36th, 5 Seth, and 80th streets aod, U, ¥, and W streets. The principal owner, 'F.’ W. Huide- koper, intends this to erect twenty-two houses in various of the subdivision. The lans are bei ed by T. F. Schneider, The architect “he Thosses "wii be of frames and built in’ pairs, and the designs will be pes! and attractive. It is stated that if this vestment proves fitable that Mr. Huide- koper will continue the erection of houses. ‘MB. LEIPOLD’S OPINION. “I am looking forward toan active market in the spring,” observed RB. H.T. Leipold, the real estate broker. “There are a good many ple on the lookout for investments. I don't they are going around making ingui- ties for the Fan of the thing, or because they have n else to do. There seems to be a general feeling of confidence, and the. real estate market has what I consider a very healthy tone.” ‘THE RXTRNSION OF STREETS. “Between 1éth and 15th streets, just beyond Boundary,” observed Dr. A. P. Fardon, the real estate dealer, ‘some twenty houses have been erected during the past year. The pro- portion of houses built in the suburbs, as com- pared with the entire number erected in the city, was much larger last year than any pre- vious year. The indications point to increased building operstions during the present year. as tion of the exterior, althongh the superstruct- | Mr. W. mm a sub- ‘he main eful 140 ure will be mainly of brick resting w stantial foundation of stone. feature of the exterior a grace campanile, which is to rise to a height of feet. The square brick walls of the campani Will bp perfectly plain. At intervals the = ive will be pierced with narrow windows to light to the interior, The upper portion isto be enriched with a frieze of carved brick, and above this will be the belfry, which will be covered with a hipped roof of tiles. With the exception of the tower of the Church of th is unknown in this city. There will be no ston used in the tower, and the architect will de- pend entirely upon brick to give adequate e: Pression to this characteristic of the Roman style of architecture. The campanile to the proposed height will be « prominent fea- ture section of the city, where there are so many beautiful examples of modern architecture. ‘The main entrance will be h a series of three doors from 16th street. Above this entrance will be the great window with its mullions and ornamental perforations in the stone work. From the main vestibule there is to be an entrance to the lecture room and to i the suditor- from room by an oaken screen. Above the platform will be the choir gallery. The organ will be divided into two parts, 30 that the gilded Ripes will be shown in arched openings on each side of the platform. There alles = the —_ and west ends of The seating ity of will 1, The decaeatisns of the walls and the stained-glass windows will be in harmony with the general design of the inte- Mr. John McGregor has been awarded the contract. The committee appointed to repre- sent tho congregation during the erection of the church building is composed of Rev. Chas. Bl Ai Siakely, Sharman; B. ML Chapin,’ J. Clarke, B. 0. Fox, B -fristos, John G. Judd Dr. J. C, Welling; recsurees Ht Seen REMARKABLE WINTER ACTIVITY. Edward J. Stellwagen, of the firm of Thomas J. Fisher & Co., told a Stax reporter that the estate business during the past month of ie ' 8 ig # ii i aggt frie i £ AH i f , ww. to build some eleven houses, which, tradition to those al- ready erected by him, will tly improve his Property in University park and vicinity. It would be a great advantage to suburban prop- erty if Congress could decide the question of the extension of the city streets. "There ought to be no further delay. The streets onght to be extended or they ought not, and Congress is the only authority that can ‘settle the ques- tion. I that Congress should authorize the extension of such streets as will not inter- fere with improvements. This can be done with comparatively little cost.” “FOUR GREAT NEEDS.” “There are four great needs of Washington,” said a well-known real estate operator, ‘which, in my opinion, demand immediate attention. ‘These are: Ist. The settlement of the suburban problem by the extension of the city streets in accordance with the plan of the city. 2d. The creation of Rock creek park. sion of house building, and 4th, an im- ement in the neighborhood of Rock creek Between Washington and West Washington by building ® tunnel for the passage of Roc! creel . ANOTHER APARTMENT HOUSE. Mr. John R. McLean is so much pleased with his latest investment in this city, which was the erection of an proposes to build rone. It will not be one of those buildings which are it by that ter ike his last plead od mean rm. Like suc- coetal pentare’ wil bes building of moder- ate size in a central locality, and will contain suites of three and four rooms. The new build- ‘The Official Price Current of the Washing- ton produce exchange says: The flour market is steadier. Milling grades of grain in light su and good demand. The market ir ac! wf Rye straw bay ie’ ot baer are not exoemsive bey are ample forall mands, e . univ prices, in'all the ‘markets ot the rly gave their customers of 8 to 10 cents decline on the rholesale price. Production market is Lye to saad finds outlet at best offers only. of apples are = aH ee lity u K at we had to wait un at many a time eight. dur Holliday street, and I went to see him as Sir Edward is in the “Iron Chest.” Sheard Fe fan then and wasn't taking tickets, but I wentround to the stage door and asked to see him. man at Sr a aeees ot me in, but I told GIVE MY NAME TO MR. BOOTH, and he immediately sent for me. He remem- bered me as the little fellow who used to carry his basket, and he was very glad to see me. I told him I just wanted to bid him good by, for itwas the last night of his ment. He told me to be sure and call on him when he re- turned. Poor man, he went down to New Or- Jeans, and only returned when brought back a corpse. He was one of the most kind and con- siderate men toward all who were abouthim that have ever known, and everybody liked | this ly him. I think he was the og sop base <j I 4 ever seen. Jago was one great last ao it is now the best character that Hdwin plays. It was in “Richard III” and “Macbeth” that he became most excited, and in the fight he never knew when to stop. Ver few enrcne ploy Hiskmond or Macha with im. “Do you remember G. V. Brooke?” “Very well. Othello was his greatest char- acter, and in the scene with Jago he was terri- ble in his rage. Then there was Macready. who waga great actor. Ho was very exacting in re- gard to the production of his playa “and in- msted upon having his directions followed to” the letter. Anderson and John R. Scott were noted actors in the forties. I remember Scott formed a partnership with Herr Driesbach, the lion tamer, and they played together in a Biece called ‘Mungo Park,’ in which Driesbach in- troduced tame lion and tiger. They had great men in the stock companies in those old dayg Charlie Burke, old man Blake, Joe Jefferson's father, Gus Adams and others, who have since become famous, were in the stock. Charlie Burke was the first who played ‘Rip Van Winkle,’ and he played it gloriously, too. Edwin Forrest was then in the full vigor of his power, and was a wonderful favorite in Balti- more.” AT FORD'S TENTH-STRERET THEATER. “When did you come to Washingcon, and what theater were you first connected with here?” “I came here in 1861, and kept the door at Ford's 10th-street theater. I stayed there until after the assassination of President Lincoln, and you know there was never a performance in that building after that terrible night. Then I went to the Oxford, which was on the site of the present Bijou, then to the National, and then here. Oh, I was at the Old Washi theater, which’ was the predecessor of the Present Comique, for a while.” “You have had an opportunity of seeing the best stage talent within half a century,” said Tae Stan reporter. have indeed, and I could mention names that once had great drawing power, but which would hardly be recognized by those of the le present generation, Beside those I havea to there were Cooke, an nglih referre, actor of great ability; Charlotte Cushman, Mme. Celeste, E. L. Davenport, J. W. Wallack, ir.. John Owens, Mrs, Farren, A jas. H. Hackett, Chas. Matthews, an English commedian, who married Lizzie ‘Preston, the former wife of ‘Dolly’ Davenport, Joe Proc! Frank Goodall, who was the greatest Edward Middleton, in ‘The Drankard,’1 ever saw, and who, poor fellow, died on account of too great devotion to the’ bottle; Dun Sete Gladstane, Charlotte Crampton, John Bleeper Clarke, pretty Mary Devlin, who was Edwin Booth’s first wife; Geo. Bennett, Barney Will- iams and his wife, and many others whom I cannot just now recall, SPEAKING OF JOHN OWENS, he had an idea at first that he was a tragedian, and I remember that he played Richard III one night in Baltimore. He commenced in dead earnest, but before the third act the piece had degenerated into » burlesque, and it was finished in that way, the audience enjoying the fun. He afterward, as you know, became a celebrated comedian. e actors of to-day don’t have the schooling in their profession that they did years ago when the stock com- panies were in vogue. Then a man was com- Pelled to play perhaps & different each night—to-night it might be comedy and to- morrow night tragedy—and he had to EX them all equally well. Now many a man don't learn but one part in season. I rarely talk of those old times, for most of those whom I have mentioned to you to-night are now numbered with the dead, and of course there is a certain sadness which tinges even the pleasantest recollections of them. I have d_more with you to-night about old times than I have with any ono on the same subject for many yoars, I suppose it's because it's my birth- ir. Buckingham is vigorous and hearty, and looks as if he was good for another half century of service. The ushers of the se aeapege him with a fine silk hat as a birth- yy gift, and that style of hat now adorns his head forthe frst time in thirty-five He says the tall hat will come into play for the inauguration parade, when he will march with the East Washington republicans, geet sandy Moxtcomerr Fanaers’ Convention.—The always interesting annual convention of far- mers will be held at the Sandy Spring lyceum, Montgomery county, Md., ‘Tuesday’ January 15, 1889, at 10 o'clock.” In ‘addition to the ab- stracts from the proceedings of the various clubs, and reports of committees, there will be discussions on the following questions: 1. To mhat extent does it pay to drain land, and how should it be done? 2 Can farmers afford to do without mufficient roof to shelter all crops? 8, Would acannery company within 18 miles of a good market prove a success? 4. Has not the time arrived for us to exchange our Jersey for Holstein cows for the cream and butter dairy? 5. What description of horse is best suited for farm purposes? The nt capa ble officers are Henry C. Hallowell, president, and H. H. Miller, and Francis Snowden, secre- —-__ ‘Tax Exxs’ Soctasix.—The membersof Wash- ington Lodge, No. 15, Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks, gave their annual benefit social last night at Elks’ hall, About three hundred Elks and their friends were it, Exalted Grand Ruler Dr. Hamilton ited. Shortly after mid- nual benefit was commenced, and when itconcluded the sum of $538.50 had 'been real. ized. A literary and musical entertainment i- Mr. Booth’s engagement. Tre- ing member the last time I saw him. He was play- d | ing at the choice seats for the | *, AY, JANUARY 12. 1889. COMING AMUSEMENTS. ‘Tax Camraxtxt Coxcrat takes at Con- gqrequtional church te-aightend val asebtioss ii H ‘ it i i eal opr a “Message of the Night itanos. Boora-Basaerr Excaorment in Balti- at Mr. Albaugh's Holliday-street theater —i night. A few seats for Wed- still had at 7 may & Herbert, 147 Tenn- sylvania avenue. On Wednesday “Othello” will be ; Thursday, * it “Fool's = ’ these e on ‘the 11 train ve ” and “Yorick'’s among the ‘numbers on the program. a froup of vongy by Schumann, Rubenstein and Schubart, Juch, the concert will close with the scene to by introduction and cl Wagner's ‘Tristan and Isolde.” As has just announced his decision to terminate his labors in this country with the close of this season, this concert will afford the last oppor- tunity but one to seo him at the ‘head of ‘the orchestra he has raised to such high attain- ment Hana’ Buov Taraten.—The ent of the sensational and spectacular English melodrama, “Harbor Lights,” at Harris’ next a, asone of ‘the events of the house, as the cast of the play is tionally strong, and the scenery is said The play has been very suc- k, ‘of Me- Neil ‘and McCale, the eccentric comedians and vocalists; Wesley Brothers, ‘‘the long and the short of it,” Gordon and Lick, Miss Lottie Gil- son, and the three brothers May, the acrobats, Tue Biscuory Coxceats.—The second of concerts of the Bischoff course will be given st Congregational church on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next week by Dr. Louis Maas, the well-known pianist, and Mr. Fred- erick Jameson, a tenor who is highly spoken o by the press of other cities. There are still on gale a number of (good, seats for each concert e for each, it may to state ian ets ws Stose uzaren. Leavitt's, burlesque specialty company are on for next woek at this house. en The Tall Hat Question. ‘To the Editor of Tux Evexrso Stan: Will you permit an old rider of the wheel to add one more to the communications which ap- peared in last evening’s Stan from wearers of the tall hat as used in combination with bicycle. The attack upon them in the interview published in Thursday's Stan shows a wofal ignorance of the necessities to which a mancan be reduced—necessities which often force him, much against his will, to violate every canon of good taste, etiquette and iety. If your “pioneer wheelman” sees » dude promenading the avenue without an overcoat, in a tempera- ture ten dey ‘above zero, his feeling is one of pity for the overcoatless outcast, and not scornful contempt. Conversely, should he see a on tage esealskin wrap in August, eym- pathy for her misfortune in lacking a suitable — would be his first and only sensation. y does not “pioneer wheelman” apply the same rule of common Christian charity to the wheelmen whom he denounces so vigorously, Let him look at it logically fora moment. No- body who had two hats would deliberately make a guy of himself by wearing the silk one while on ‘his bicycle; and therefore the fact that he does so wear it brings us to the final element of a simple syll which proves that he has only one hat, and demonstrates the absolule necessity, and consequent propriety, of the act oe Necessity knows no law; and should . Pioneer Wheel ever have the misfortune to lose all his (doubtless) large si of hats, except the silk one, he maj sorfetime have occasion, when on his wheel to wish that the charitable consideration he now denies to others might be extended tohim. W. C. Lex. A New Horgt.—The buil belonging to Randall estate, situated at the southeast corner of 15th street and Pennsylvania avenue, and recently used as so genrtncansien gmacel term ‘of five years to Morgan J. n, of Keone, N. H., who, for 22 years, has been pro- of the Cheshire, hat place, A largo force of workmen have begun to make the al- terations referred to in yesterday's Stax, and itis expected that the work will soon be com- —EEE daynight nominated Mesos Nibleck or speaker y night nor for Gt fae howe, "Thomas M, KuY's soe equivalent to an election ‘to the United States Pams Axo Aczzs -ARILLA ‘by all druggists, $1; six for @5. Prepared only LHOOD & 0O., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mase. Bold byt. 3 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR. ‘Yard wide; bleached cotton: Sige. 1QOSSDALE CAMBRIC; yard wide; finest quality: i 23 it quality, 1 and $1.25, wiley Beal are nd 8 halt Be.. real, IKIETTA CLOTH very. qual. 3 extra, ‘oor Dujardin Beem t ae omy | een the % Champagne as stimulant in’ nervous prostration. 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J.JAY GOULD, 421 Sth st 1889) 5 sons OF ALL KINDS, COUNTING-HOUSE STATIONERY, DIARIES, ALL SIZES, FOR 1889, PHYSICIANS’ VISITING LISTS, AIDS TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS, WM. BALLANTYNE & SON, a3-co 'M STREET. Daas SE ARDS, BLANK Books, COMMERCIAL STATIONERY. All the WWisites for the 1889 Inter: ‘ational Lesser CC Purses, aes 418 th ot Buszouss. Bazaars. ‘MRS. M. J. HUNT, 1309 F STREET NORTHWEST, Offers her ENTIRE STOCK of TRIMMED BONNETSand HATS Both Imported and of Her Own Design, %11__ AtGREATLY REDUCED PRICES, Userscenesren Arrnactios: OVER A MILLION DISTRIBUTED, LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY, be sted by the 868 for Edu- callenaD Sid Chsiteule purponry, and i, eanchize fade 8 part of the present Stave Constitution tyan ovular vote. Ite MAMM DRAWINGS take 3. -An- Baas, ti eres. and its Gl D BIN- Public, at the of Maske, New Orleans, La FAMED FOR TWENTY Attested as follows. We do hereby certify that we supcreise the arvange- Fo beeies fe keae eee onan ai parties, and we authorize the y Gams to use thie sith ac-similes GF our sig- natures aitached, in tls advertwements.” ‘Commissioners, ST me, Ranks and seat pasegdiaen fae he Jentnigna Bia adtrtel whch Pua ice ‘Pree. Union GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1880, CAPITAL PRIZE, €300,000. Guo. A. MoCamll, Sole Proprietor and Managend Presenting FOR THE LAST TIME TRE LADY OR THE TIGER? MONDAY, JANUARY 14, Farewell week of the ‘McCaul Opera Company, LORRAINE, Handaome Costaming, BOX.-SHEET NOW OPEN. yal? NE® Sationat “rucaten. THE J. C. DUFF OPERA COMPANY. TO-NIGHT ‘TO-NIGHT aTs Last Time of ars ‘To-NIGHT. TONIGHT. THE BEGGAR STUDENT. Prices, €1.50, €1, 50c. and 25e. giterers Gorge gy me Sueesoce og BET Mm aes oe mace, " so W Hibes __ BB Beats now on sale. wal STITUTE HALL, G02 F STW. BURNT CORK ENTERTAINMENT the by IDEAL MINSTREL TROUPE, ESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1889. _Tickets, 250 aS 12. NEW Navionat Titkariae ———— 7 FOR ONE WEEK ONLY, ‘Commencing MONDAY, JANUARY 14 MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. THE SENSATION OF THE CENTURY! GILLETTE'S Weigh, Sowtireine and = 9S8, WM EE serfeloce’s'a> Men. fm 7 juction HEE Ber Marans Re tee Biarkable fromance, So8 Hime “A woman on whom, clothed in the majests of her almost endless soars. the shadow of Eteruity itwelf lay like the dark wing of Night.” —Hagpard, Theater Exactly as recently nted st the 14th st. New Vor "Theater, Boston, and Waluut st Hollis wt. Theater » Philadelphia, 100—DRAMATIC AND LYRIC ARTISTS—100 All the Great Choruses! All the Thrilling Combate! All the Stirring Marches! All the Wild Scenery! All the Amazing Effects! NO ADVANC ** “She? ie all riht."—N. ¥ **The Hit of the Season FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1& ‘by the. . BOSTON SYMPHONY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRE. Gericke, Co or, A. ductor, Al-known Prima Donne MISS EMMA JUCH, renowned Violin Virtuono, ADAMOWSKL, gram including SYMPHONY No. 2 Concerto for Violin (new), MOSOOWSEE Introduction and closing scene frow TRISTAN and ISOLDE, WAGNER Miss Juch will sing And songs by Schubert, iu and Schumann, rved Seats, $1 aud €1.50, at J. ¥. Kills & Co, 937 Pa. ave. cure in advance to avoid dima” nt a BURDITT & NORTH, Managers, jal tt7 (osekbeatiosaL cucncn. MONDAY, ‘ARY 14, 1889. Major J.B. POND hss the honor te aunounce « retary ‘engagement and positively last appearance im Washington of MRS ALICE J. SHAW, THE WHISTLING PRIMA DONNA And Queen of all Artists as a Whistler. ‘Mrs. SHAW will be supported by the following exosl Jent company of artists. Miss OLLIE TORBETT, Violinist, MR. HARRISON MILLARD, The Renowned Composer and Baritone, and the MPVHE MAAS CONCERTS. 7 iE EMINENT PIANIST, ME. FREDERIC JAMESON, TENOR, Wil appear in two attractive prxcrams, constituting bem ce pai PF bo: PO | 1, eS at Rie © Cove: iis Fenneyivants eve. nis TT EQRULAR Tecrrmes ox. “SOCIAL BGA, ‘AND ECONOMIC HISTORY,” adder ¥. M.C. A. Auspices GYMNANIUM HALL, 1400 N. ¥. ave, SATURDAY EVENINGS, JAN. 19 to. MARCH 2:1 lecture, SATURDAY, Jan. 19, at ® o'clock ‘of Jobtis Hopkins University, jucation of the ‘Subject. “The Hucher ours Hoke sin won a aay E29 eipenee acai mon” ae ALIFORNIA. ‘Special Paities. Semi-monthly. Free Sleepi c" beap iste, Bou Route. Address ci Tirondway, New aba e265 AY, Gen'l Eastern 3 Vork: K. J. SMITH, Agent, 402 Chentnut phia, oF any Balt’ & Ohio Ticket © YONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 12, GRAAD CAMPANIAI CONCERT COMPANY, Tutroducs SIGNOKINA DE The Prins bouna who created « furore im New York aud Boston, and eGrand Array MISS MARIL GROEBL. ‘Coutradte, SIGNOR CLEMENTE i Nad "ANINIL, ie antant SIG. TTALO Cal feet Reese Te _3s i,