Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1890, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. YORVCAST TILL EIGHT A.M. WEDNESDAY. For the District of Columbia and Maryland, fair weather. followed by local snows; variable Winds; slightly warmer. For Virginia fair weather, except local show- ers in southeast portion; continued cool north- easterly winds, Sti Harrrxa Ix Twat Same Stearn, That lot of 31.45 Hats. It will cost you from $2 to $2.50 to buy their equai. Puanc, Ose Price, 7th and D. Mrx axp Warsxy Testens, Hemrten’s, cor. 43¢ Tarr Our aon flour at #1.60. buckwheat at 3c. a pound. Wauren F. Hewett, Feed Store, 1227 7th st. n.w. Srrixo Lawn and fine home-dressed beef at Warrnex Bros., 563, 564, 565 Center market, 9th street w: James B. Hexpensox, wall paper, window &c. 23 F uw, "Telephoue call 854-3 Bry Youn Coat, Coxe axp Woop of Forrest Dodge, office 1214 3ist st., telephone 956.2. Noricg! Notice! Notice! Bighest cash price paid for old feather beds, Address Box 114, Star office. Quarter barrel Patent roller O-Srneet Marker. Go to the above-named market for the best and cheapest meats in the city. Always on Rand the best vegetables, fish, butter and eggs. Come and inquire the price. Tae Cuearrst Fret in the market is Wash- gaz light company’s coke. Jouxsox Lnos., Exclusive Agents, your carpets and furniture tock and get his prices Bur Your Coat. Coke and Wood #om Joux- rox Brotuens, the leading tirm in the Dis- trict. W.S. Fisuxn, flor 25 Pa. Vmrr the Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 681-635 Mass. ave n.w. ‘Telephone 787-2 We Writ Orren our entire stock of Bigelow body Brussels carpets, made and laid, at $1 per yard, until February 12. This stock comprises over forty patterns. including such as are suita- ble for parlors, dining rooms. libraries, bed rooms, halls aad stairs, This price is less than the wholesale price for one hundred rolls, You can buy any quantity desired. W. B. Mosgs & Son, cor. 11th and F sts. n.w. Gesvrve Catr’s-root JELLY made especially for invalids. Jarvis’, 426 9th street. 1425 Pa. ave. n.w. Bewats or Psevaonta.—Use at once BakEn’s Ponr Cop Livre On. or Baxex's Excision. ‘The genuine only. Of druggists. Ir You Have a Leaky Roor or damp wall C — Keys, 916 Fu.w. Prince's Metalic Paint CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Atsaven's.—J. K. Emmet in “Uncle Joe.” Nattoxat.—Nat Goodwin in “A Gold Mine.” Hannis’ Brsov.—“‘My Partner.” Kenryay’s.—‘‘The Night Owls.” Witrarp Hati.—Carpenter’s Mesmerism. CoxcrrcationaL Cuunce.—Stoddard Lec- “Napoleon.” ——— CONDENSED LOCALS. In the case of Charles Washington. colored, who died at the alms house Sunday as he sup- posed from “conjured” whisky, Dr. Schaeffer made an autopsy yesterday and ascertained that death was caused by epilepsy. W. W. Beveridge was today accepted as a Juror of the Circuit Court. The entertainment to be given in St. John’s hall on Thursday evening, the 13th, has m gotten up by well-known’ young ladies and the —— is an attractive one. Daniel K. Shute has filed a petition for a di- vorce from Mary A. Shute. ——-—___ TWO HEADS OFF And Peace Prevails at the Engraving and Printing Bureau Temporarily. A heavy, soggy peace pervades the precincts Of the bureau of engraving and printing to- day. A. D. Levi, the second recalcitrant press- man who had no assistant and who had a dis- inclination to take Miss Frank Flood (colored) in that capacity, turned up this morning after Yesterday's “illness,” and put his neck under the guillotine. The axe did not slip or hitch, but came down witha bang, and Mr. Levi's press was run today by a substitute. It should be stated here that Tue Star was inad- vertently in error in its statement yesterday that Capt. Meredith had refused to allow Johnson and Levi to resign. The boot was on the other foot, for when these men re- fused to accept the assistance of the colored woman he asked them to resign, but they de- clared that they would prefer to be dismissed. PRO TEM POSITION OF THE CAUSE OF THE UN- PLEASANTNESS, In the meanwhile Frank is working as a Press messenger and drawing just as large a $1.25 a day as though she were a printer's as- sistant, but she is anxious for what she calls her “rights” in the case and is not willing to Femain in her present rather anomalous posi- tion. Capt. Meredith declares that he will appomt her to the next vacancy that occurs and that if the printer objects he will share the fate of Johnson and Levi. The esses formerly run by these two men have given to what are known as ‘‘chance ters” or substitutes, who have their regu- f assistants, whom Capt. Meredith does not intend to displace for Miss Flood. MAKES IT PLEASANT FOR THE OTHER GIRLS, It is the habit of pressmen at tie bureau to fali out with their girls—their press girls, that is—oceasionally and scarcely a month passes but there is a complaint at headquarters that such-and-such a girl does not suit. In such @ case there is always change. The chances now are that every pressman will be particularly nice to his giri for some time tocome in order to avoid a possible rupture that might result in @ repetition of the ‘Jabenn Sani tragedies, and #0 the press girls of the bureu are felicitating themselves upon a prospect of unalioyed im- munity aud happiness, —— Indictments. The grand jury has presented indictments against the following persons: Wm. Myers, for- ry of check; James C. West, embezzlement; m. T. McDevitt, false pretenses; Chas, Ship- ley, housebreaking. ee Marriage Licenses, Marriage licenses have been issued by the elerk of the court to Jeremiah P. Harrington and Maggie O’Brien; Sidney Clemons and Maggie utte-; Daniel O'Callaghan and Nora Lane; Harry May and Emma Smoot; R. H. Jordan and Eva V. Scott; Wm. Henderson and Maggie Alice DeLand; Richard T. Mercer and Jennie Berry; Geo. M. Blackburn and Bessie Galvim; John M. Lancaster of Ida Grove, Towa, and Jane E. Stone of St. Mary's county, Md.; W. Lyles and Laura Gray; Monroe Lark and Henderson. —_—s—___ Waugh M.E. Church, ‘To the Editor of Tux EvEsixe Stan In last evening’s Stan, under the heading “But few changes expected,” the following was stated: “The congregation of Waugh, through the official board, is desirous of having a suc- eessor to Rev. J. A. Price, and already a com- mittee has been appointed to urge that a min- ister from outvide the Washington district be | sent there, and it is said the preference is ono Bow serving in Baltimore.” This i not a fair Or correct statement of the case, and is likely to do an injury to one of the best pastors of the District. ‘The facts are as follows: It has been under- stood for some time that Dr. Priee, at the com- ing annual conference to be held in Camber- land, Md, would be advanced to a much more important and responsible position and another minister sent to us who is not popular with nor would be acceptable to the congregation, We are op to the five-year term and so ex- Prewed ourselves one Yost year ago. Now, to be consistent, and understanding there was to be a change, and not being willing to have the appointment indicated made,s paper was pared setting forth our 0; ition to the five-year term and asking for appoint mentof the Baltimore minister. This was by nearly ail of the official at their or elsewhere. No meeting the official board has been held ped nor any committee Ps ited. nor can be until such a» mee is Tele beans dame ee ee ebureh has increased in membership under his pastorate and their stay among us hes been $ery Plesennt and helpfal. Both he and his family are high esteem member- ship. Jas. cot bel ——_— Srrciat Sate oy Frxe Canntaces at Dow- ling’s, Pennsylvania avenue and llth street Rerthwest, tomorrow morning at Ll o'clock. * THE EVENING STAR: A WOLVERINE BANQUET. Michigandeta Celebrate Their State Anniversary at the Arlington. Tuebor! was the cry around the Arlington last night. Wolverines of both sexes, happy and radiant, talked Michigan salt, sawdust and society until the dinner was announced, and then the long tables in the dining room of the new annex were filled with hungry guests, It was the celebration of the fifty- third anniversary of the admission of Michigan into the Union, and the ban- quet was given by the Michigan association of Washington in honor of the congressional dele- gation from the state. It was a memorable occasion in bringing together probably the largest number of Michigan people ever as- sembled around a board in this city. Toasts were responded to by Col. Charles P. Lincoin, resident of the association; Gen. O. B. Wilcox, ou. Omar D. Conger, Hon. E. P. Alien, Hon. M. 8. Brewer, Hon. J. Logan Chipman, Hoa. Martin Y. Montgomery, Hon. 8. M. Stephenson, Hon. J. KR. Whiting, Hon. Edwin Willits, Hon. James McMillan, Hon. F. W. Wheeler, Hon. F. B. Stockbridge. Hon. C. E. Belkuap, Hon. B. M. Cutcheon, Hon. A. T. Bliss, Hon, James O'Donnell, Hon. E. 8. Lacey. The committees in charge of the occasion were as foliows: Arrangements—Edwin Willits, William B. Thompson, Henry Sherwood, Richard W. Tyler, Henry H. Smith, Reception—Peter A. Auer, W. R. Bates, A. W. Bingham, James R. Cook, C. P. Conger, P. W. Coleman, Duane E, Fox, Alex, Grant, B. A. Harlan, M. L. Higgins, Frank H. Uosford, E. 8. Lacey, Charles P. Lincoln, W. D. Mack, G. C. Maynard, J. H. McGowan, Charles Moore, E. B. Moore, Z. Moses, D. C. Morrison, J. Fred Myers, Frank C. Sharp, Heury Sherwood, N. J. Smith, R. H. Thayer, W. B. Thompson and R. W. Tyler. _——_— ae Having Fun With the Police. Theophilus Reese was once the driver of the sixth precinct patrol wagon, He was good na- tured aud made many friends, but his appetite fcr strong drink got the better of him. He continued to bend his elbow until he neglected his duties so much that his successor was ap- jointed. He has recently been staying near Jelaware avenne and H street southwest, a sec- tfén known as “Tidewater.” Last night he was in that locality amusing himself by blowing a olice whistle and then getting out of sight, iris conduct annoyed the officers, who thought the night inspector was abont, but they finally caught him and locked him up. This morning | there was a charge of disorderly conduct against Reese when he appeared in the Police Court, At the officers’ request Reese was re- leased on his personal bonds. — Revolver and Razor Carriers. “Judge Miller's manner of dealing with car- tiers of deadly weapons has had a wonderful effect on that class of the community that used to indulge in the practice,” is what a prosecut- ing official tolda Srar reporter today, ‘The toughs don't carry guns like they used to, and the razor carriers are also thinning out. Heavy penalties might not stop such violations of the law entirely, but I just, tell you what it is, it helps wonderfully.” — Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Jennie E. Rosecrans to A. Burgdorf, pt. 2, sq. 83;%—. H. C. Borden to same, lots 123 and 124, sq. 672; $—. H. Hinke to same, pt. add. to Little Dean; #—. Emma L. Walker to same, lots 1 to 3, 14 to 20, 8q. 1074; 1 to 3, 10 to 16, sq. 1075; 3—. G. M. Pittman to same, same property; #—. J.C. Johnson to 8. Ross, lots 1 and 2, sq. 826; $—. G. W. Cooper to W. T. Hayden, Bot 59. Joseph's park; $150. J.C. Du- yall to T. P. Moran, a” 3. P. B.'s sub Mt. Pleasant; $1,320. 'y Goetzinger to O. Thornton, pt. 70, H.’s add. to W. W.; $1.300. J. T. Burrows et al. to E. H. Thomas, sub E,sq. 447; @—. L.C. Williamson to Margaret Faunce, pt. 6, sq. 437; $2,100. Nellie M. Simmons to Albert Cary, lot 2, sq. 918; ¢—. Jacob Scharf to Susie 8, Chase, subs 70 and 71, pt. Prospect; S—. M. Jackson to A. F. Mathews, 10724 acres in D, C. and Montgomery county Md.; 3—. T. E. Waggaman to James T. Swindells, lot 1, blk. 8, Cleveland Heights; $1,187.20. Oliver Cox to W. B. Marche, lots 116, 115, 120 to 122, aq. 861; lots 28 to 31, sq. 835; #—. ae No Law for “Slanging” Her. “Dis’ is a fine country,” said an old colored woman who was refused a warrant at the Police Court yesterday, “when yer can't ar- rest a pusson for slangin’ you. I was gittin’ ready to go to church last night when one of | my neighbors excused me of sprinklin' con- juration powder round her do’, and now I can't et her arrested for slangin’ me. Dem is fine laws you all white folks has forculled poeple anyhow.” —_—__ Phases of Life in Street Cars. “Ite a funny thing,” said a car conductor to a Stak reporter yesterday, ‘‘to see how incon- siderate women on our line are of the con- venience of the other sex, Men in Washington are much more particular about getting up to | make room for iadies, and more courteous in other such respects than they are farther north, And yet it is astonishing how little disposed the | women are to respond in kind. Often on this vehicle which I coutrol seven women will oc- cupy one entire side, where uine might be com- | fortably seated. Nor will they make room for | anybody who may get aboard, whether it be | one of their own sex or a rude male, On the contrary they will stretch their skirts | out to the uttermost Rees so a8 to revent any other —_ passenger | from siting down, And yet they expect noth- ing less from passengers of the opposite sex than that they shall abandon the car, if there is occasion, to female occupancy. You ougit to visit New England for a while if you want to get a glimpse of that sort of thing. In some parts of the country 4 man scarce ever thinks | of getting up for a woman in any sort of | vehicle. Once, in a railway train, I saw a Bos- ton woman occupying four seats with herseif and her pug dog. ‘Toa man who came aiong | and asked the question she said that all four | places were engaged. Upon which—he beig | from the west—grabbed the pug dog by the; back of the neck and threw him through the | window, which happened to be opeu, taking | jhe place himself thut was thus vacated. The pug dog, I belive, was unhurt, but there was the liveliest row in the car for the next five minutes that I ever witnessed in my lite.” piveraBiniss nants A Pleasant Presentation. At the close of the regular meeting of the | Potomac women’s relief corps last night at | G.A.R. hall the president, Mrs, Rose Ferree, on behalf of the ladies of the association, pre- sented Mrs, Albertine S. Odell with a beautiful jeweled past president's badge bearing the in- scription: “Albertine 8. Odell, with the love of Potomac corps, W.R.C., auxiliary to the de- partment of the Potomac, G.A.R., 1889," Posinsoaeeos Psi Entertained at Luncheon. After the regular weekly mecting of the Washington preachers association of the Meth-| odist church at Foundry chureh yesterday the | members and their wives with a few invited guests were entertained at luncheon by Dr. and Mrs. G. H. LaFetra at the Hotel Fredonia, After the menu had been discussed a number | of toasts were responded to. The proposed | new Methodist university in this city gave an | interesting topic to Bishop Hurst and Kev. Dr. | Reiley. Miss Anna E. Bovee, Rev. C. W. Bald- win, Rev. Dr. Corey, Rev. Dr. George Elliott, Rev. Dr. J. A. Price afd Dr. G. H. LaFetra addresses, —____ A Visit to Baltimore Postponed. ‘The Veteran volunteer firemen's association last evening recousidered their action fixing Saturday next for visiting Baltimore and pre- senting resolutions of thanks to the Baltimore veterans and fixed as the date of the visit the 27th instant. This action was taken to accommo- date a number of members who would be un- able to leave on the 22d. aes Shelter for the Transfer Man. | ‘To the Editor of Tug Evesine Stan: > A number of friends and myself think ita shame to oblige a man to stand out in all kinds of storm and bad weather at all seasons of the year without any protection whatever, as the transfer agent ut the corner of 15th street and New York avenue is oblged to do, without even ene of a common wooden shed. ¢ railroad com) isso poor t! cannot afford to build a” "apple nipiee ee ture, will not a few “friends of humani! * join with me in getting up a subecriphios Tex the cause herein being means of preserving the Tied of one. ag A PRETIY SPECTACLE. WASHINGTON, GAINEY HAD ENOUGH. D. C., TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 11, 1899, MEXICAN WAR VETERANS. Opening of the Fair and Bazaar of the | After Five Rounds With O’Rourke He Arranging for the National Reunion in Burnside Wi Relief ‘oman’ Corps. The fair and bazaar of the Burnside woman's relief corps opened last night at the Light In- fantry armory with an immense crowd in at- tendance. Judge Veazey of the interstate commerce commission opened the fair with an appropriate address, assuring the ladies that they would have the success they deserved. Commissidner Raum and Gen. Burdette at- tended during the evening and the Old Guard turned out in foree. There are ten booths, where the fair-goer may find all that his heart desires in the way of both beauty and utility. Kit Carson is the name of one of these establishments, which is in charge of Mrs, Robert Armour, Mrs. E. C. Townsend, Mrs, Lieut. Foster and a bevy of pretty girls, who sell dolls, doils and dolls. Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Ripley preside at the Farragut booth, where china ware and other fragile articles are for sale. Logan booth is filled to overflowing with fancy articles, guarded by Mrs, Cowling, Mrs. McEwen, the Misses Cowl- ing and others. Glittering, shining silver of all sorts dazzle the eye in the vicinity of Lincoln booth, donated by the various branches of the W. B.C. in the country. Mrs. Lieut. Moses, daughter of Gen. Green B. Raum, Mrs, Lieut. Mason and Mrs. Judge Veazey are in charge. Mrs. Dickinson, Mrs. Talmadge and Mra, Montis are at Thomas booth to sell candy and the like. Grant booth has hundreds of fancy articles for sale and raffle. It is in charge of Mrs. Neale, Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Tressler. Miss Ethel Ingalls will have charge of this booth one night during the fair. Aprons of all kinds are at Meade booth, which is presided over by Mrs. Craig, Mrs, Gist, Mrs, Jackson, Miss Collett and others. Ausavon's—J. K. Emuet.—J. K. Emmet ap- peared for the first time last night in Washing- ton in “Uncle Joe,” or “Fritz in 1 Mad House,” a one-part play written to display tho weil- known and popalar qualities of the star, and it is no especial compliment to him to say that without him the effect would not be attractive. A_ number of new songs are introduced, the “Laughing Jack” song, with its wierd, peculiar chorus of those strange Australian birds, being the feature. Strong points in the play are the children and the magnificent St. Bernard, a combination which called forth the most en- thusiastic applause and is really as pretty a stage picture as can be seen anywhere, There were demands for repetition of songs, but ow- ing to the length of the play Mc. Emmet asked. permission to go on to the next without the encore, The scenery in the play is all from New York, as used when the play was first pre- sented, Again tonight. Narionab—"A Gotp Mrxg."—A large audi- ence came to the National last night to see Mr. Nat C. Goodwin as a high comedian in “A Gold Mine,” a play in which sparkling dia- logue is paramount. Mr. Goodwin in this, as in one or two other high comedies, may find more congenial work, but he is not the greatest high comedian in America, as he is the greatest low comedian. That, however. is his own af- fair, and so long as he is making money that is enough, The company he has with him is su- perior, Mr. Paul Arthur being a most excellent actor and Miss Mae Durfee being a charmingly pretty one. Mrs, Rush and Miss Coe were strong in characters which depended largely on the abilities of the players. “A Gold Mine,” with its contrast of the American with the English on their own soil, to the advantage of the Americaif, will always be popular. Again tonight. e NAX'S—“Tue Niout Owzs.”—Glittering with scarlet and lace, Manchester's Night Owls, composed of pretty girls with shapely forms, opened to a large house at Kernan’s last night. The opening piece, Lord Fauntleroy's recep- tion, is interspersed wi from well-known artis oho are all of itl h bright comedy flashes ‘The specialties inthe uperior character. Frank O'Brien gave a ne: ‘k face act, which was well received. Miss Annie Wilmuth, the Ger- man warbler, trilled to the delight of the audi- ence, and the Sculptor’s Dream; or, Living Models, closed a most satisfactory entertain- ment. Again tonight, with usual matinees, Harris’ Byou—"My Panrrner.”—The story of “My Partner” is not new to Washington, yet the hearty welcome it received last night at Harris’ Bijou shows conclusively that it has lost none of its popularity. Asa whole the erformance was a commendable one, and the large audience was liberal in its applause. Mr. J. is Pike as Joe Saunders and Frank Chapman as Ned Singleton were the partners and carried out their respective parts with good effect, The other members of the company are in harmony with the stars and combine to make a good show. Again tonight and usual matinecs. Crescent Cycre Ciup ENTERTAINMENT at MeCauley's hall, 209 Pennsylvania avenue south- east, this evening. ‘Tickets at Excis' for the Boston Symphony Orchestra concert at Music hall Thursday even- ing. Stopparp Lecrvnes at Congregational church this evening on ‘Napoleon, from Corsica to the Throne,” we ‘Tue Granp Fam axp Bazar, Woman's corps, No. 4, Burnside pat opened at LC, hall (Albaugh’s) last night and will con- tinue to February 15, inclusive. Admission, 10 cents; season, 50 cents. Sears are Sevtinc Fast at Metzerott's for the Choral Society tomorrow night at Music hallia Bruch’s secular oratorio. “*Arminius,” with a chorus of 150 voices. The soloists are Mr. George Prehn, Mr. W. H. Lawton and Miss Gertrude Edmands, with Dr. H, C. Sherman conductor, A Guanb Bazaan, commencing last night, is in progress at the new chapel for the benefit of the German Lutheran Concordia Sunday school, 20th aud G streets northwest. The bazaar will continue five days, with a change of entertain- ment every evening. Admission, 10 cents; sea- son, 25 cents, The — Deatn Record. During the four days ending at noon today deaths were reported to the health office as follows: John Hughes, 56 years; William Springman, 18 years; Ellen O'Connor, 49 years; Daniel 8, Curtis, 75 years; Jas. D. O'Donnell, 56 years; Wythe Denby, 57 years; Heury Kurth, 1 month; C. H. Houck, 42 years; ©. A. Buckey, 70 years; G. T. Potts, 32 years; Grace Lee. 3 years; Peter Schaefer, 3. months; Douglas Syphax, 48 years; Lydia Queen, 54 yeark; Laura M. Jackson, 1 year; Elijah Walker, 60 years; Milley Taylor, 19 years; Florence stewart, 26 years; Allis’ Brown, 9 years; Julian W. Bond, 2 years; James Shack- elford, 14 years; Margaret Whitney, 68 years; Caroline Eickel, 52 years; Parnell’ Bales, 48 years: Carrie G. Doerking, '22 years; Anna Ma- tilda Dietz, 19 years; Cocelia Bresnahan, 28 years;Annie Cady. 3 years; Surah Watts,2 years; Ella Boston, 28 years John Matthews, 22 ie Bird, 19 years; Morris Snowden, 2 years; Alice Ross, 5 months; Adelaide Hall, 4 months; Isetta Dent. 6 days; Daniel C. Lane, 43 years; Lucinda Washington, 24 years; Harvey Thomas, 14 years; John C, ‘Toombs, 62 years; Byron D, Edgerly, 24 years; Catherine Carey, 90 years; James A.’ Hurd, 46 years; Geo. Blackburn, 39 years; Martha’. ‘Anderson, 45 years; Sarah Williams, 5 years; Richard ‘Tilghman, 28 years; Mary Edwards, 78 years; Thomas Hughes, 21 years; Sarah A. Haw- ins, 40 years; Ellen Hankey, 50 years; Sammy Lomax, 5 months; Lucy Jackson, 85 years, pei Resstt Resse “A University Club.” To the Editor of ‘THX EVENING STAR: Tue Star of yesterday has a communication from ‘Princetonian” proposing to form a Uni- | versity Club in this city. All right) Tama | “Jeffersonian” or, “University of Virginia” man and will mect the university men any- where at any hour, We want north, south, cast and west at the meeting. and I will do my utmost to make the club a grand success, That | this thing may not end without efficient action | 1 suggest that the secretaries and officers of | universities desiring to form this club in this | city meet at my residence, 1407 Massachusetts avenue, on Friday the 22d at 8 olelock, when the necessary steps may be inaugurated to per- fect our organization. Wa. D. Capety ea A Baltimorean Gets a Job. “Where are you from?” asked Judge Miller this morning of Joseph Curran, who was charged with vagrancy. “I am from Baitimore,” he replied. “I work at Locust point, but I came over here to geta job in ‘Swampoodie.'" Y He was given a job on the farm for two mouths, ———>___ Elisworth’s Funeral From the White House. ‘To the Editor of Tae Evexxo Stan: Threw Up the Sponge. DISTRICT PUGILISTS ENGAGE IN A MILI—A LIVELY NOCTURNAL SCENE—DETAILS OF TEE This City. A number of veterans of the Mexican war now members of the local association of Mexican FIGHT WHICH TOOK PLACE LaST NIGHT NEAR | veterans held a meeting last night at Edel’s ‘WASHINGTON. “Shut up, you blockhead;"de you wint to give everything away?” Someb sdy was talking too loud and had said “fight” ina tone too easily overheard for comfort and the was chiding him gently yet forcibly, Still there was going to boa fight; there could be no doabt on that question. That crowd in front of one of the sporting resorts in the city, the subdued conversation, the crowd of hacks |. Waiting expectantly, and altogether a sort of ring side “double-him-up-in-the-first-round” atmosphere seemed to be permeating every- thing. THE DEPARTURE. It was last night. At 11:15 flash of blankets and a murmur marked the departure of one of the principals and James O'Rourke was off for the field of battle. Charley Gainey was to be his opponent and he followed shortly. Then along string of carriages und busses went rolling out of the District, Fully two hundred of the sporting fraternity had been given the tip and they arose as one man and hied them- selves to—well, to where the fight took place, The battle was to have come off in ® barn of considerable ize, but hardly adequate for the number of spectators and a ring. The crowd waited around outside while arrange- ments were made inside, and it gradually be- gan to dawn on Tue Star reporter that it was cold. He glanced around and saw his opinion was shared by the waiting crowd. So many bottles glistening in the moonlight could only be Ga sero by its being cold. Pretty soon everybody went in. INSIDE THE BARN. A number of kerosene lamps smoked on the walls, The floor creaked ominously under the weight of the strangers and Tur Star reporter got over Just as close as possible to the wall and ching toa post. Here there was a long delay and it was evidently getting colder as the preventive flasks were drawn oftener and oftener. SOME PAID AND SOME DID Not. “Say, if yez wants to see the fight yez got ter get out and pay yer money as yer comes in,” was the next order, about 1 o'clock, Half the crowd filed obediently out, looking, how- ever, far from cheerful. The other hulf re- mained, and some paid and some did not. After the crowd had pushed in again an attempt was made to clear a ring. It was not much of a success, and, the floor giving certain very threatening creaks and wobblings, the next order was: “Outside, if yez wants to see a fight.” The very obliging crowd vacated once more and took a few more looks atthe moon. A field near by was to be the real scene of the contest and pretty soon the blows of the ax driving the stakes, the flattering lan- terns and, above all, the characteristic faces brought into prominent relief by the lights, nade a picture bordering more on the gipsy than the prize ring. NO TAKERS. “Tl bet 100 to 80, or any part of it, on O'Rourke,” was the first expression after the ring was fairly pitched. There were no takers and O'Rourke was clearly the favorite. It was after 2 o'clock and everybody was getting im- patient. One last surge for the rope, one last observation of the chaste moon through some- thing not water, and then a grand brace. The men were in the ring. REIDY BEATS M’GINTY. It wasa strange assemblage, this that gath- ered about the rudely pitched ring, and the fitful glare of smoky lamps cast weird fantastic shadows on all sides. Sometime was lost se- lecting a referee, but the majority yelled for Mike Reidy and he was chosen, although many shouted for McGinty. THE MEN APPEAR, “Here they come,” shouted a man on the outside of the crowd, and soon a form envel- oped in a large bed quilt was scen elbowing its way through the crowd. It was O'Rourke. Gainey, the other contestant, soon followed. Both men took their corners and waited for the call of time, The moon was high in the heavens, and the old clock in a shanty near by struck 2 before the men came together. They were dressed in street clothes from the waist down, the chest und upper part of the body being bare. A man in the audience donated a pair of kid gloves and some one else did like- wise. These were donned by the Sullivanites, and atthe call of time both stepped lightly into the middle of the ring. THE BEGINNING, O'Rourke commenced the mill by leading for Gainey’s wind and landed, but received a vicious upper cut in getting away. Then Gainey led and ducked, and for his trouble O'Rourke ran in several upper cuts with telling effect. After some close fighting both men clinched and ended the round in each other's arms, The second round opened cautiously. O'Rourke forced the fighting and rushed his antagonist around the ring, landing every now and then on the body. This round was sharp and fierce. When the third round was called both men were cautious and fiddied for wiud. Gainey led with his left and landed, but O'Rourke kept up his rushing tactics and sent Gainey to grass by a swinging right-hander, In rising O'Rourke struck Gainey and clearly fouled him, but no claim was made by Gainey's friends and the round closed. Both meu were groggy at the commencement of the fourth round. but they rallied later on and some sharp fighting ensued. O'Rourke claimed a foul in this round, which was not allowed, Guiney looked bad when the fifth round nounced and was decidedly groggy. O'Rourke pounded him unmereitully and swung several knock-out blows. but failed to land, ‘The round closed with O'Rourke forcing Guiney to the ropes. GAINEY HAD ENOUGH. But there was no sixth. Gainey had had enough and refused to go on, his second throw- ing up thesponge. O'Rourke was declared the winner of the fight and the purse of $70, Every one saw at the beginning that Gainey could not win. He was eutirely out of condi- tion, while O'Rourke, although in better trim, looked bad. The fight lasted twenty-two minutes, Nally and Green seconded O'Rourke, while Jim Fatz looked after Gainey, The party returned to the city about 3:30. this morning. , er Real Estate Matters. G. R Johnson has bought for $10,500 of C | N. Thom part 7, sq. 99—20 feet on New Hamp- shire avenue between M and N streets north- west, Alice M. Goodwin has bonght of W. 8. Mayse art 4, ¥q. 239, for $4,750. It 1s 25 by 95 fedt on it rte tween 13th and 14th streets north- wes Henrietta N. Greeley has bought of Elien R. | Goldsborough for $10,000 part lot 6, sq. 121— 24.238 by 127 feet 2%¢ inches on G street between 1<th and 20th streets northwest. —>—_— ANACOSTIA, Recuasrres.—Salem tent, No, 154, met last night. Messrs, James Canter and’ James T. Harrison were given their degrees and Mr. C. 'T. Cross was initiated into the tent. A large delegation was announced to attend the Grand herr Good Templars hall, Washington, to- night. ¥ Soctan.—A very enjoyable party was held at the residence of Mrs. Dr. ing near Ben- nings Friday evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fowler, Mr. and Mrs, Branson, Mr. and Mrs, Fay, Misses Bessie Fow- ler, Flode Baden, M. McGregor. Jen- nie Bowie, Sallie Worthington, Sue Wilson, Ellie Wilson, Susie Dorsett, Maud Marden, Beile Genvey, Nellie Shaw, V. Stone, Bessie Tolson, Mae McCauley, Cora Griffin and Lillie Coggins, Messrs. Henry Naylor, jr., J. Marion Fowler, jr., F. B. Brightwell, G. 8, James, W, T. Neal, W. P. Bryan, Lee Bowie, J. M. 8, Bowie, H. N. Worthington, Samuel Coggins, Alfred Glasscock, J. McCauley, Me Blondel, Charlie Shaw, B. Sheriff an Mr, Buckler business, isin New York on de- hall to arrange for the annual reunion on the 22d instant, The national reunion will be held in this city at the same time, and the meeting was occupied discussing arrangements for the occasion, Gen. Denver presided and stated the object of the meeting. Col. Kenady said there would probably not be more than three hun- dred veterans here for the reunion and it would be advisable to make their plans on that basia, The question of funds to defray the expenses of the reunion occupied a great deal of the time of last night's meeting. It was finally decided to raise as much as possible from among the members and then go out among the business men of the city and ask subscriptions to make up the deficit, The following members were present at the meeting: Gen. James Oakes, Capt. 8. C. Reed, Joseph F. Mollere, J, L. Gar- rett, F. A. Klopfer, Job F. Lynch, Daniel Smith, Anton Lehmann, Cok F. B, Schaffer, 8. N. Hoyt, Commodore 0. C. Badger, Christo- her Jarrett, Capt. Wm. Fletcher, Andrew J. urdle. H. B. Robertson, Joshua Clark, Dr. C. | de Montreville, W. H. Siblev, Capt, P. H. Aller- bach, P. J. Mancosaa, Wm. P. Word, Gen. J. W. Denver, Col. A. M. Kenady, Judge Edward Lander and Col. Isaac H, Morrow. Committees were appointed as follows: On finance—s. C. W. P. Wood, Daniel Smith, O. C. Badger, 8. N. Hoyt, Anton Leh- mann, Jas. Oakes, P. J. Mancosas, W. H. Sibley, Joshua Clark, Jos, Mollere and A. M. Kenady. On decvorations—D, W. Hoyt, John T. Lynch and A. J. Hurdle. On music—Theodore Sniffin and W. H. Rob- pine: ir. W. nm attention to guests at banquet—W. J. nat Siblen Gary, Jos. Mollere and W. DISTRICT GOVERNMENT, ——e BIDS FOR COUNTY ROADS, Bids have been opened by the Commission- ers for constructing county roads. The bid- ders on Bunker Hill road were as follows: W. H. Mohler, Andrew Gieeson and M. F. Talty. The bidders on the canal road were M. J. Foley and Andrew Gieeson, ‘The award will be made during the week, BUILDING PERMITS have been issued as follows: Qella Chappel. two brick in and_ 922 8th street northeast, $4,000, Miss Annie E. Keppler, one brick dwelling, 716 9th street south 1,000, MISCELLANEOUS. Commissioner Douglass has received a letter from Mr. W. B. Morgan calling attention to the necessity of having the exposed heated sur- faces in the public schools covered wath mag- nesia coverings, > Admissions to the Bar. In the Court in General Term today the fol- lowing persons were admitted to the bar on the report of the examining committee: W. T. Andrews, John G. Krohr, E. P. Harrington, Stephen H. Hayes, Lawrence N. Lee, W. W. Millan, Joseph J. McNally, L_ Stewart Rusk, Ruter W. Springer, and Thos. P, Woodward. sat Is Rit ni THE QUEEN’S AUTOGRAPH. State Documents Signed by Her Show Great Firmness. From the London Figaro, The queen’s signature to state documents is still a model of firmness and legibility, no sign of her majesty's advanced age being discerni- ble in the boldly written “Victoria R.” which she attaches to such papers as have to bear the royal autograph. There are veteran statesmen living who will remember that the question of the signing of state documents by the sovereign became one of considerable importance in the last months of George IV's reign. During this period his majesty was in such a debilitated state that the writing of numerous autographs was practically impossible for him and under these circumstances a short bill was hurriedly passed through parliament authoriz- ing the king to affixatac simile of his auto- graph by means of an inked stamp. It was also provided, however, in the bill that George should before stamping each document give his verbal assent to it ina specified form. The duke of Wellington was in office at the time and it was often hig duty to lay certain documents before the king for his approval. One day the “Iron Duke” noticing that his majesty was stamping the papers before him without repeating the prescribed verbal for- mulary, ventured to enter a respectful but firm ‘otest. The king, much irritated, exclaimed: n it, what can it signify?” “Only this, sir,” replied the duke, ‘that the law requires it.” George IV said no more, but at once be- gan to repeat the requisite formulary as he stamped each of the remaining documents, A Memorial Church. Mr. H. M. Flagler, the coal oi! millionaire, is building a church for the Presbyterians at St. Augustine, Fla., to cost £400,000, Mr. Flagler intends it as a memorial of his daughter, who died suddenly on a yacht off Charleston harbor a few months since. The North Dakota Lottery Bill Dead. ‘The great lottery scheme suddenly collapsed yesterday in North Dakota without a single note of warning. The friends of the bill in the house moved its indefinite postponement and carried the motion, They then advised the senate of the death of the measure. In the senate a committee was appointed to investi- ate the charges of bribery if connection with lottery business, —— —s00. Another Legislative Muddle in Montana. Democratic State Senator Becker, who was brought to Helena, Mont. by the sheriff Saturday night.was spirited away by the democrats Sunday night on a special train, He crossed the Idaho-Montana line yesterday morning. All of the democratic senatorsare now outof the state and the senate is without a quorum. The lieutenant governor is ordered to sign bills in the presence of the senate, The bills are not yet signed, = ‘coe. Modjeska Unable to Play. A large and fashionabie audience filled the Chestnut Street opera house in Philadelphia last night to see Madame Modjeska as Portia and Edwin Booth as Shylock in “The Merchant of Venice.” Madame Modjeska, having met with an accident in Brooklyn Saturday night, did not appear, her place being taken by Miss Minna Gale atafew hours’ notice. Miss Gale met with an enthusiastic reception and played the part acceptably. It was announced from the stage that, owing to Madame Modjexka’s ill- ness, the money would be returned, but sot more than a dozen persons lett the house. Banzy, Bans & Boor. JITTTtttt Srezuixo ' SILVER. A display will be made Mon. ‘Messrs. Gold and Silversmiths of Philadelphia February 10 fo Februsry 15, Open daily from 10 a.m. to5 p.m, and from 7 to10 a ad FINE ABT SILVER FOR TABLE USE, ‘Many fine pieces from the Paris Exhibition. ‘Free inspection is invited. rt a TWENTY OYSTERMEN DROWNED. Six Boats Lost in a Fleet of Seven on the Chesapeake. ‘The severe northeasterly gale which prevailed in the lower Chesapeake Saturday night and Sunday caught a number of oyster boats, and out of seven which left the oystering grounds at Seaside, near Cape Charles City,on the Eastern Shore, loaded with oysters, @ply one had arrived at Norfolk up to last night. The sloop Golden Rule, Andrew Jones, colored, cap- tain, was lost between Cape Henry and Ocean View. Andrew Jones was frozen to death. “Bud” Elliott, one of the crew, was completely exhausted, and Geo. Elliott carried him on his back several miles to the life-saving station. The vessel was loaded with oysters and went to the bottom. The sloop Annie, Capt. “Tim” Ellis, was also lost on her way home and her crew of five are mixsing. The sloop Wyandotte, James Elliott,was blown ashore near the Virginia Beach hotel, No lives were lost. The schooner T. M. Thomas, from Baltimore to Beautort, N.C., with a cargo of general merchandise, was driver ashore by high winds at Ocracoke station. The crew were rescued by the life-saving service, and partof the cargo is safe on the beach. The schooner Roulette, from St. Domingo to New York with sugar, arrived this afternoon with her sails badly damaged and her hull leaking. One man was washed overboard on February 7 and drowned. The schooner Charles Tabens, from Baltimore to Boston with coal, had her sails blown away on Saturday afternoon in Chesapeake bay and is in Hampton Roads in —— It estimated twenty lives were ein: Hostile Navajoes. C. A. Bartholomew, an Indian agent, informs the commissioner of Indian affairs by tele- graph from Ameigo, New Mexico, that “The report of hostile demonstrations on the part of the Navajoes is correet. The Ute Indians will not be drawn into the trouble. Hon. Tom Burns of New Mexico has telegraphed to pa: the Navajoes $200. Trouble will be averte: ‘The reported facts are that a white man stole a Nevajo blanket. The Indian followed the white man and was killed and then dragged to a dead cow, which had been dead several days, thus making it appear that the Indian killed the cow aud was shot for having done so.” The New Minister to Russia, Mr. Charles Emory Smith, appointed to the Russian mission, has been for the past ten years the editor of the Philadelphia Press. He be- gan newspaper work when he wassixteen years of age, when he wrote for the Albany Evening Transcript, He was subsequently connected with the Albany Express, and in 1870 became editor-in-chief on the Albany Journal, In 1876 he was a delegate from New York to the repub- lican national convention and wrote a large Portion of the platform. He was also president ofthe republican state convention of New York, and presided throughout the session. In February, 1830, he resigned the editorship of the Albany Evening Journal to assume the posi- tion on the Philadelphia Press, which position he now relinquishes, Mr. Smith bas been an aggressive aud active republican, and duri the past two presidential campaigns was frequently in muss meetings. What a Little Tot Would Prefer to be. From the Cambridge Chronicle. The fondness of Phillips Brooks of Boston, the distinguished rector of Trinity church, for little children is well known, Not very long ago Dr. Brooks was calling on a friend in Cambridge, who is the happy mother of three children—two boys and a little girl. Dr. Brooks soon had all three of the little folk about him and was questioning them in regard to their views of an occupation when they should be “grown up.” One boy would be an architect, he said, aud plan Queen Anne houses; the other thought he would be a poet, like his late distinguished grandfather. “And what would you wish to be,@my dear,” said the clergyman, to the little four-year-old daughter of the house, “I think, sir,” she replied mod- estly, as she caressed her doll, “that I should like to be a mother.” —o— One thousand laborers are at work on the double track of the Norfolk and Western rail- road between Radford and Rounoke, Va. The Central Georgia railroad directors have elected John C. Calhoun vice president of the road to fill a vacancy which has existed for two years, Taar Tred Feeua Debility and prostration, which follows attacks of LA GRIPPE OR THE INFLUENZA Is the most dangerous stase of the disease, because in the weakened condition of the body and the decline of health-tone, the system is very susceptiole to relapse, pueumouis or typhoid fever. To overcome that tired feeling, tale HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA The best tonic and blood purifier. It gives strength and vixorto the whole body, restores and sharpens the appetite; in short, wakes the weak strong. “My daughter received inuch benefit from the use of ‘Hood's Sarsaparilla as an excellent tonic after a pro- tracted attack of brouchial pneumonia” Rev, ADAMS, New Hartford, Conn. RENEWED MY GRIP “Hood's Sarsaparills has renewed my grip. I am sixty-five years of age and was all run down and dis- couraged. I have taken Hood's Sarsaparilla and on looking myself over find that I ata much better, in fact quite achap. Of course the medicine will not dis- counthny,years, but it comes nearer to it than anything else.” CHAS. B. LONG, Shrewbury, Mass, January 3, 1890, NN. B.—Be sure to get HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA Sold by all druggists, $1; sixfor $5. Prepared only by C. L HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass, 1 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR “Tren Buss Haxps» To prevent its scratching its burning, itching, bleed- ing, scaly skin or scalp, How often have we heard this pitiful story! Terrible as is the suffering of these little ones, yet Curicuna affords instaut and grateful relief, and in every case tends to » speedy and eco- nomical cure. This will be glad news to many a heart broken mother. . : CITY ITEMS. Young’s Premium Satety Oil, 5 gallons 60c.; delivered; 150°; water white; absolutely eafe. under all circumstances, Youxe & Co., 714 K.t&ss A Slight Cold, if neglected, n attacks es give the lu Brows's Broncuian in boxes, stad eostk sure and immediate relief, Solid Price 25 centa. Pure Rye Whisky, a old, 65c. qt Catawba Wine, Pleasant Valley, 9c. gal. M1él4-2t -P. Re Wirson, 934 7th st. now, Finest Coffees skill and money can procure. “Sunrise Chop” Tea, 50c. Ib.; best 50c. Tea in the work Best Patent Process Flour, $1.75 4, $6.50 bbl. Gran. Sugar with orders, 63¢c. M. & P. Merzorn, 417 7th and 2108 14th. Valentines at J. Jay Goutp's, 9th st, £10-4* No Man, Woman, or Child of today-will ever live to see @ year withouta 9 in it, and it will be just as impossible to find a household without our 9, judging by its daily increasing sules. Warrier & Wi1s0x M'r'a Co, Office 437 9th st. nw. ja7-tollt Te | (PSS CURRIN 2000 2¥.AvE. wit oun ——.»—AMUSEMENTS. __ Rerveayiais are nok Me te a3 by Huis, . Courtry, De Las = sod etched Us, % Hewey vin, via oa etched by G. Mercer from’ the painting A visit to this Exhibition, NOW OPEN AT 1107 PENNA, AVE, M. W. GALT & CO."S GALLERY, Eierctr orbs saver Sossneee te chases ae Exhibition in charge of Mr. Thomas Ferris. fit (PP FELLOWS HALL srH st. Q* WEDNESDAY, FEB 32, q Young Peonle of Rianne! opal ‘a perieted ty Warhineton frienda Sythe young ladies &e. “Adininslon 25¢ it LBAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. A Breninus 01'S “Only matinee ‘Saturday. aK SE sre. churek, ‘Deut Puy gay ear ERIRIET. 2 ony Se ft Da FRITZ 1x A MAD HOUSE, _Next Week—MoCAULL OPERA CO. EW NATIONAL THEATER. reat = pn) ore are. id And His Company of Players, The best American Comey.” “A performance which is a fleas ‘Ure to wateh.” “The audience abandons tteelf to app ¥§ “A radiant bucraliaut force of pathos and GOLD MINE. Mr. Frohman's 1 ‘Theater Company The Wire. ” ft K™ 35 NEW WASHINGTON Eleventh st. south of Penns THE POPULAR NIGHT 2% Ess uy ES ‘00 Bys8 40 MATCHLESS BEAUTIES. ‘Next Week—PETER JACKSON, Colored Champion. 110 GNP CHAR LEARE comps, No. 4, BURNSIDE POST, - ALBAUGINS OPERA HOUSE, FROM FEBRUARY 10 TO 20, 1890. SEASON TICKETS, 500. SINGLE ADMIBSION, 100. Dancing at 10 o'clock. 1.0-6t Loox MUSIC HALT, THEATER, lvania aveuue www wwww wwww wow MRD om mcierrrse WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, AT 8 O'CLOCK, THE CHORAL SOCIETY ‘Will present Max Bruch’s Secular Oratoria, ARMINIUS. Chorus of 150; Orchestra of 45. Solotnte ARMINIUS—MR. GEORGE PRERN. SIEGMUND-MR. WILLIAM H. LAWTON, PRIESTESS—MISS GERTRUDE EDMANDS. CONDUCTOR—Da. H. C. SHERMAN. Reserved Seats. 1.50 Admission,........ 1.00 _ Tickets at Metzerott's. that RAND BAZAAR For the Benifit of the GERMAN EVANG. LUTHERAN CONCORDIA SUNDAY SCHOOL, at their NEW CHAPEL, Cor. 20th snd G sts. nw, FROM FEBRUARY 10 TO 15, 1890. Season Tickets, Each Person, 25 cents. Single Admis- sion, 10 cents. Proceeds to be Devoted to the Furnishing of the c Different Entertainments Fach Evening. ee address by Key. John Mueller st 7:30pm. ‘Zither Solos by the Renowned Zither Virtuose, Prof. Johuann Stabrl of Switzerland, Aud Other Vocal and Instrumental Music. 8.7 HA Bur raear en, ebruary 10. By apecial arrangéiment with Mr. Louis Aldrich, Bartiey Canipbell's Great Play, MY PARTNER. A beautiful drama: good company; fine scenery. WHITE SLAVE. 18-78 *LOBE THEATER, wenearivenin renee and Ath a Sch seamencinw Munday, Feuruary HA N's BiG SPeClALTY ce tar Artints. 1k Star Matinees Monday, Wedivesdss. Friday and Saturday, Adiissio: anit. 10, 20, 30, aud BO conte Met: 0, 20 and 2 8-78 cle C ESDAY, FEB! . Dancing LOCUTION AND DRAMATIC ART. MES. ADELINE DUVAL MACK. ‘or terms, &c., apply—Hours, 12 to 1 and 5 to 7 p. S21 14th st aw. (CALDWELL'S DANCING ACADEMY, Cor. Hand 5th Tuesday and Friday Evenines, sons viven daily. Address 114 C st. ESMERISM—HYPD OTIS ILLUSTRATIONS BY PROF. CAKPENTERK EVERY NIGHT ATWILLAKD HALL ADMISSION, 25 AND 50a, $?")nstruction given and patients ‘treated at W: lard’s hotel. Lox USIC HALL. SECOND GRAND CONCERT, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRU aky 14 By the BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, A. NIKISCH, CONDUCTOR. SOLOIST—The accomplished coucert meister and first voilin of the orchestra. ‘MR. FRANZ KNEISEL. Comanmaareonat.: CHURCE. THE STODDARD LECTURES. TO-MORROW EVENING AT 8, NAPOLEON, FROM CURSICA 10 THE THRONE. Of the Cesar Of The ‘19th Century, Embellished with Magnificent [tustrations. Feb. 12 and14, “Napoleon, No. 2," 15and 17, “Ber im im 1889," 18 and 19, “Switzerland” ‘Admission, 50c.; Keserved seats, 75c. Secure seats im advance at J. F, Ellis & Co.'s, 037 Penusylvania ave. And Earlier ‘Career 16-5t BURDITT & NORTH, Managera. O* Sar ane as. DE. HLN) F2ne 218-lmeld CHURCH HALL TO January 22 to February 1890.