Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1890, Page 3

ll a, THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1890. etal y rewarded Pwo boos, natue of Dans en if reearped aso ‘A suit= sume to, MONICATI with boant for four: T bath. Other rooms. ‘Tal SHE SHIRLEY DINING NOOMS FOR LADIES abd gentlemen Gust nexi deer to the ““Shereham.”) toodativns apstcisse “Furnished rovme aise erent. Mrs. SOUTHALL, ud WEES ss hone place. rune xtusres daily to all vointe AUBL “=P ST. AND PA. AY larie. ied Tome and ‘rst-ctans Wcilerate’ prices: TWrataient guests 2" ca Tr ATES #1 ichtweers of Best inate De 3 = Lsth transient and T iS now tents eption of Pennancnt guests. ors cite the Mrs. D. B. STOCKHAM, Prop. Propesgy. has mere Months, amt this property with a view ‘wiilt 8 Comey ane teow. a xtended: full View of avenue Will sell very low if sold at oneg: Sao cheap. it iast be sold to settle JAMES EB. CLEME. OF LAND IN ALEXAS miles from Washington Md. ; all but om; ean be sttbatty deat protital rhace and supplied with hot daily: price L 0) and stamp for a copy of The lie, Mel. aioe | Lares. QUE LAGES. (COUNTRY | nd timber lands on Metropolitan, ‘ali other parts ‘ot Mi a ED. LUCKETT, PROPOSALS. reserves the richt to | waive defects, Proposals envelopes, indorsed on the * ior Printing Press" and addteased = Sappiy Drv | vecinning January inclusive. Parties | Earrel. not exceeding the your 2 The coi vids. amy Fee Seas on *” | and good judgment in elimination. - | } SUBURBAN PROPERTY. _ | ALWAYS IN THE LEAD. The Star's Mammoth Saturday Edition and Some of Its Contents. Tur Stan will shine again tomorrow evening in all the glory of its sixteen broad pages of eight columns each, with its new dress worn + long enough to show to the best sdvan. | tage. In every sense of the word tomorrow | issue will bea model paper. Its special fea- i haete nea Kees prepared with great care in selection of subjects, literary skill in writing The news columns of Tux Srar speak for themselves six tim There is no need to announce any of their contents tomorrow except to state | that as usnal they will contain everything of interest and importance from all parts of the world ions, xpecial cable week. two press associa & | aud correspondence and all of the local and |" yfinister Tavero entertained » company at congressic | the speci I news. The foliowing are some of chapters to appear tomorrow: EW PERCH (Mlastrated). goddess to stand in the National THE INDIAN 5! « RVICE. issioner Morgan talks about his recent it inspection. NOTES FROM BRAZIL. Beautiful situation of its capital city. BACTERIA INVESTIGATIONS. Successfully condueted by the chemist of the bureau of animal industry. | HEARD IN THE MARKET. Peculiarities of men and women as observe? by a dealer. HALF A CENTURY OF HAMLETS. Mr. John F. Coyle’s recollections of those who have appeared here in that celebrated character. mu tour | | DEATH VALLEY. Atrip to the great American desert on an exploring expedition in 1871. DAINTY DESSERTS. for holiday menus. -| ATTRACTIVE HOMES. Everybody now looking out for dainty Christ- mas gifts. AN OPTIMIST; Or Amzi Crow. Farm hand and philosopher. Written for Tar Evesixo Stan by Jeannette L. Gilder. CITY OF THE INCAS. An interesting description of the capital of Peru. By Fannie B. Ward. HOW TO RUN TRAINS. : The engineer not the man most responsible for the safety of the passengers. A CITIZEN OF OHIO Who wrote about Washington thirty-six years ago. HOLIDAY GIFTS. Some handsome and useful ones that can be made at home. GIVING A DINNER PARTY. The culminating point in the art of enter- taining. | SMUGGLING THE DRUG. How Uncle Sam loses millions yearly on opium. | BEAL ESTATE GOSSIP. The healthy condition of the market at the capital. NEW YORK NOTES. Inreresting talk about people and things in Gotham. GEORGETOWN. HAD WIS LEG BROKEN WHILE PLAYING. Yesterday afternoon James Beall, a colored | boy twelve years old, while playing with Joseph Snowden, was thrown to the ground | and his leg was broken. He was taken to his home, 1410 34th street, where he was attended | by Dr. Ritehie, on whose advice he was sent to the Children’s Hospitai. MASONIC ELECTIOS. At the election held last evening the follow- ing were elected officers of George C. Whiting Lodge, F. A. A. M., for the ensuing year: W. SMC, i . Wm. W. Mon ASTRACHANS im all colors, quilted linines ip satin, in all colors, reduced from $1.25 to 73 cents per yard. ‘200 doren LINEN DAMASK TOWELS, 20x 2S inches clear of fringe (knotted fringe), at the Jow price of $3 per dozen, or 25 cents a piece. 50 pimes choice TABLE DAMASK, Juse opened, range im price from $1 to $2.50per yard. PLAIDS, STRIPES and PLAIN in French 100 pairs WOOL BLANKETS, full 12-4, splem- id quality, ouly $7.50 per pair; worth 810. 100 Paris KOBES, im all new colors, in price from $10 to 840. ONE PRICE. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENN. AVE. N.W. J.C. Heremssox, Wm. P. Hess: tiler, Jno. representative to M. Bd Relief, "H. Tt. Hughes, re-elected: delegate to St. John’s Mite Association, W. B. Easton. CHARGE OF KEEPING AN UNLICENSED BAR. ‘The case of Henry M. Gladman, who was tharged with keeping en unlicensed bar in conjunction with his grocery store at the corner of 28th street and Olive avenue, was continued inthe Police Court yesterday to the 17th instant. CATTLE MARKET. ‘The following sales of live stock at the Wash- ington stock yards yesterday are reported: 147 cattle all sold. Best, 4e.04¢ brisk. Wednesday, December 24. NOTES. The Erminie Pleasure Club gave another of its enjoyable dances last nj Institute Hali—The pupils of the Wi High School will give a Dickens Curtis School Hall’ tonig { the library of the school. Life Underwriters’ Association. The Life Underwriters’ Association of the District of Columbia has been incorporated with the following named officers: Thos. P. president; H. H. Bergmann, treasurer; M. H. Acheson, secretary. Executive committee Simon Wolf, F. L. Marshall, jr, @. C. Gantz, 8. P. Ficklen, J. H. Darneille. mee An Alleged Policy Shop. ‘This morning Sergeant Byrnes, with Detective Block and Ofticers Mansficld and Jamison, raided an alleged policy shop in Johnson's row, i$ street between Pennsylvania avenue and Missouri avenue, and arrested Price Stewart, Proprietor of the shop, and took olice Court. His counsel waived au examination and gave bonds for the action of the grand jury. IMPORTER. ‘A GEEAT L nn . 2 Huot EBD A YY HHHO OL uD AA ¥¥ HHO OL ID D AAA ¥ MoH OO LLLLU Dopp A A « ad. a a Bs, AA E gE Ss 2°S KEE oF coo 00 KK 385s oe § $3 & BY eS ee AAA KK - cos Eun “oo? 24 Ec Sus8 = - a 87 9 0 815 BEAR IN MIND ‘That I offer the Finest Garments at less than prices ‘usually eaked for cusnmon aud inferior grades. J. ©, HUTCHINSON, QL «(OT PEBNSYLVANIA AVE. pS aN et Held for the Grand Jury. Today in the Police Court Judge Miller fin- ished the hearing in the case of the colored coachman, Joseph Brown, who was on trial yes terday charged with stealing pictures belong. ing to the late W. |. a8 published in yes terday’s Stax, and held the defendant in $200 security for the grand jury. . Columbia Council, No. 46, American Legion of Honor, has elected officers as follows: Com- mander, Lee Baumgarten; vice commander, T. M. Hailip: weeretary, Julius Abbott; collecior, Louis Mundheim; treasurer, R. C. Casse: tor, Augusta Mundheim; sentry. H. Sack man; guide, M. J. Sautter; warden, J. Baum- ten; chaplain, R. B. Youngs: trestecs, J. P. inckel, F. W. Martin and M. Tauberschmidt: Tepresetitatives to grand eouncil, H. Sacker= man, L. Mundheim. I. B. Youngs and KR. C. Cassell: alternates, L. Hammer, J. Abbott, U. E. Taylor and C. Perkins. bees Sy ‘The Bogus Carlisle Caught. A. Collyer, jr., a son of A. 8. Collyer of Nashvilie, Temn., returned home from Mexico Sunday. He gave himself up to the authorisies and was taken to Slanchester, Coffee county, to stand trial for the larceny of a horse, com- nritted some months ago. Cdilser is the young man who pawed himself off in Mexico as John G. Carlisle, jr., son of Senator Carlisle.’ He in- daced Gen. Frisbie, secret of state, to in- dorse a draft for $10,000 0n Mr. Carlisle. The young pretender gave Sceretary Frisbie's daughter a box party at the theater and ac- cepted many on “The Old Engliss ; is not seriously ill, but is unable to bear any heavy strain of work. Some teothsome delicacies and pretty dishes | Morgan, jr., president; Jas. S. Jordan, vice | SOCIAL MATTERS. Return of Mrs. Harrison and Her Daughter to the City—Personal Mention, ‘Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. McKee and the two children arrived in the city yesterday afternoon at 5:15 o'clock. “They came over from Indian- apolis in a special car, taking about twenty- four hours for the journey.” They. made no stops en route and came through without any unusual incident. Both Indies are in excellent health and spirits. The President and Mrs. Dimmick met them at the railway station, and the children made every demonstration of joy at seeing them. Mrs. McKee will spend the winter with her parents at the White House. Mrs. Proctor and Miss Proctor, wife and daughter of the Secretary of War, made several senatorial calls yesterday. They did not | merely leave cards at the senatorial residences, but where the ladies were in they entered and made a visit of fiattering dimensions, Mrs. | Proctor has taken up the duties of her posi | tion and expects to go through with the whole in. | dinner last evening at the Austria-Hungary legation. The guests of honor were Count Devonne of the French legation and his fiance, Miss Florence Andenreid. Col. and Mrs. J. W. Foster have returned to the city from New York, where they went on the first day of the week to attend the funeral of Mrs, Vati Stanford, who was buried on Mon- day. Bs. Dalias and Mrs. Robert Lansing have ended their visit to their parents and have gone back to their homes in Watertown, N.Y. Madame des Portes de In Fosse, nee de tte, of the French iegation has left cards «is announcing that she will be ridays from 4 to 7at No. 1916 G at bome on street. Mr. 1 Mrs, J. Kearney Warren of New York arrived in the city from a five months’ sojourn in Europe. and have taken possession | of their handsome K street residence, in which | they will spend the winter. ‘Mrs. and the Misses Mullan are entertaining | Miss MeKenna of Omaha as their guest. Mise | McKenna arrived from the west yesterday. Ex-Senator Thos. W. Palmer, president of world’s fair commission, is in the city, the guest of Senatot and Mrs. Manderson. rand Sirs. V: re in the city andat residence on Massuchnsetts avenue. Howard White, daughter of Senator has arrived in the city and will do the this season of the Senator's beautiful residence on Connecticut avenue. Rey. Dr. Wm. Gibson, wife and daughter of the Wesleyan mission in Paris, France, will be tendered an informal reception at Hotel Fre- donia from 8 to 10 thisevening by Dr. and Mrs. La Fetra. Avvery pretty wedding occurred yesterday the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Sam- roff, at York, Pa., the contracting par- g Mr. Williom C. Hay of the Navy Yard oi this city und Miss Gertrude Shroff.” Rev. Dr. W. 8. Freas of St. Paul's Lutheran Church ated. conelusion of the cere i pp: held 2 reception, after which they left for a trip to Philadelphia, New York and the east. Among those prese city were Messrs. Robert Mann, W and Alex. H. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. John Russell Young are visiting Mr. a . James KR. Young, 106 Q street. M Holly, the Albany correspondent w York Suit, was given a dinner last night at the Hotel Fredonia. ‘The guests in- chided Miss L. Bernhart, Miss E. L. K gressman John Quinn, Henry Oviatt, Cushiny and 3 nis J. Lang, Dr. La jt i Ww Mr. the city after an extensive tour throughout the north and west, and are at the Hamilton House for the winter Mr. Brookl y and daughter Jessie of . who are visiting the city this week, are at the Hamilton House. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Richard Gibson, jr., who at Philadelphia, as ‘Tux Sram last evening, arrived here this morning. Thev will remain here for a days as the guests of the groom’s father, at 105 1ith street, after which they will leave for St. Louis, where they intend to reside permanently. The Irminie So Club gave its first dance this season last night at Linthicum Hall, Georgetown, and it proved thoroughly success ful, 300 guests being present. ‘The Acorn Club attended ina body and added much to. the evening's pleasure. Miss Lansing of Greenbush, N.Y., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. H.C. North at their home, corner ith street and Kenesaw avenue. Mr. and Mrs. F. Morales and family of Ha- vana, Cuba, who are here to become acquainted with the beauties of Washington, are at the Ebbitt House. Kepresentative D. 8. Hall of Minnesota, |companied by Mrs. Hall and Representative | Wm. Lindsley of Kentacky, arrived in the city | yesterday and have taken rooms at the Ebbitt | House. Mra. Herschell Main, 2009 Massachusetts avenue, has issue: -<ds for a reception tomor- row afternoon from 4 to. to the Association of Collegiate Alumne and their friends. Mrs. J. W. Smith of 1583 P street gave a de- ightful tea yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6. he gathering was all the m the fact that her three sis sham, Mrs. Ballo mother, Mra. McGrew, were present to assist in entertaining the guests. The ree ing party also included Mrs. and Miss Teller and the Misses f A dainty refreshment table in a convenient alcove added to the en- joyment of the reception. ‘The many friends of the fumily received a particularly cordial Welcome from Mrs. Wickersham aid Mrs. Moneypenny, who live in other cities, SHOOTING STARS. The poker editor refers toan accumulation of old newspapers as a “stack of reads.” Editor Parnell doesn’t talk about “getting up a club” for his paper; it's “getting up a shillela. 8 at your father's WT.U. Indy very severely asked the of a small boy. “Not mach,” replied the bo; takes it up before it has a chance.’ “the old gent | “Ab, my dear, are you holding the mirror up | to nature?” queried Mr. Swelle as Mrs. Swelle the glass. Nor 80 pirvicenT. “Our friend has got himself into a very try- ing situation.” “Indeed! How is that?" “Been elected judge.” | A correspondent writes to inquire why we | didn’t “tell the people « month ago, that Penn- nia was an anti-Quayted state.” We reply | by replying that it wasn't our anti. Ha! Ha! THREE OF A KIND, | There area couple of brothers in this town | who are fond of having a night off occasionally. One is married and the other is still under the parental roof. The other evening they were down town. “Well,” said the married one, “my wife isn't | at home and I needn't get in till after mid- | night.” “Pshaw, that’s nothing,” said the other one. “Mother isn't home and I don't have to get in until father does.” And they had # good time with the boys. “Of curse it’s wrong toswear,” said a profane punster to his boy. A FORGOTTEN GLonr. Let us pause in this painfal financial emash, Let us stop in this wild congressional crash, Let us think for a moment with vigor and dash And ask where in the thunder. is Speaker Reed’s sash. P.S.—This poem is the result of » suggestion that the McKinley bill had shoved silk up 80 that the Speaker's sash was serving ashis necktie, but this 1s evidently a campaign untruth. A TRUE BILL. “I travel on my cheek,” said a drummer toa conductor. “Pretty hard tra I should say,” re- sieckad ts sondecn eae aot posit oa burg, rolling-mill-ionaires; mill-ionaires; in Louisiana, and so on through a long list of them. was arranging her decollete costume before | ‘Mints to Holiday Purchasers—The Stores of ‘Washington. From day to day at this season of the year Tux Stan gives short sketches of a few lines each showing the rush of Christmas trade to the stores and also giving the readers an idea of what the market is producing and at what rates. These short notices are being very Widely read and have become one of the most popular fea- ‘tures of each day's edition. They will be con- tinued until the rush is over. There are overcoats and overcoats and Mr. Gzoncs Srnaxsr, the clothier, 434 7th street, points out that’ important truth when be Tecommends to those who take a great deal of exercise his kersey, melton and castor beaver overcoats for $15 to $35. On the other han: when a man is inclined to be chilly and woul rather ride than walk, he suggests that he select a warm chinchilla and fur beaver, which are the saige price. He has also cape coats and ulsters and\his variety in stock is only equaled by the variety in price. Kavrréan & SickLe’s mammoth combination store, 1200, 1202 and 1204 F street northwest, furnishes a wide field for the selection of holi- day gifts. Wraps. of every description, plain and rich or fur-trimmed, ate among their cialties. Reefers of cheviot or diagonal, chin- chilla storm jackets, chevron reefers and jackets, seal plush jackets and .sacques, im- orted English vest-front reefers in tan and Eine, braided and applique trimmed, are some of the styles, while they have also a good assort- ment of black and gray astrakhan capes. ‘These wraps are of all sizes and lengths, and ladies and miates can be perfectly fitted. ' The motto of this firm is quick sales and small profite. Hand-made clothes at almost ready-made prices is what Mr. G. Wanriezp Snsox, the tailor, corner of 9th and G streets, undertakes todo. This is a pleasing combination to -pre- sent to the fancy of the average young man, or, in fact, the old man, and it is “exactly the combination that unlocks the average purse. Mr. Simpson explains that to maintain this combination he has to figure close and a_mis- take in a inezsurement that necessitates altera- i ‘8 out his narrow margin of profit. So he und his expert assistants cut and ‘fit acen- rately, ax they have before them the fear of losing the aforesaid margin of profit. The re- sult is that his customers wear nicely fitting clothes at a moderate cost. Ail kinds of gloves are to be had at the estab- lishment of the Louvre Company, 911 Pennsyl- vania avenue. Gloves for gentlemen, gloves for ladies, gloves for misses, gloves for the lit- tle tots, walking gloves, riding gloves, gloves for evening wear. Their “bargain counter” of broken but not damaged lots offers a splendid opportunity to obtain something good at a low price. One of the novelties of the season is the grand window display which can be secn at the establishment of Votat & Hass, jewelers, 743 7th street northwest. While it pleases the eye the display also serves the useful purpose of suggesting Christmas thoughts and fancies to husbands, wives, lovers, &e. Every gentleman should be well dressed and this cannot be dene unless ne buys the best ma- terial in the way of goodsand has it made in an i Both these requisites can be stablishment of H. D. Barr, 1111 Ivania avenue, who bas a complete stock of foreign coutings,’ vestings, suitings, ov coatings and trouserings, and who guarantees that all garments cut by him to be of the cor- tyle and pertect in fit. Those who desire to get the most for their money should go to Victor E. ADLEn’s, corner of Massachusetts avenue and 7th street north- weet, who hus a large stock of fine re clothing, hats, caps and gentlemen's furnish- ing goods. He has marked down certain spe- ities, which cannot fail toattract purchasers. in prices is made to dispose of his stock ing extensive repairs to the building which he oceupi What practical people look for is results. and Messrs. Bowes & Hau, agentsin this city of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, point ont the advantages of taking out a tontine policy in their compan ng the case of a pro nent Washi + who thought enough of his family to take out a fifteen-year policy in their company for $20,000. At the end of that period ne wns given the choice of three settle- ments, as follows: Ist, cash (to surrender), ©9,302; 2d surplus (and continued), $4,402.80; 3d. a paid-up policy for £18,100. ‘The lawyer chose the latter and then took out another $20,000 policy on the same plan. W. 8S. Tappax, 604 9th street northwest, will Rive you good eek in diamonds, watches or anything in the jewelry line. Goods bought of always be found as represented and his prices are reasonable. ‘The Stan Suoz Hovse, 726 7th street north- west, offers ladies’ shoes at extremely low prices. Dongola kid shoes, in opera, common- sense or waukenphast styles, and a magnificent lot of ladies’ tine dongola kid flexible-sole shoes in every style are among some of the lines that may be expecially recammended. If you want to give your boy or a gentleman friend a suit of clothes or an overcoat go to Frirpiaxpen's, in the Riley building, corner of 9th and E. streets northwest. He has over- coats of melton, beaver, chinchilla and kersey for men, and boys’ suits of the best goods, and ealeul to fit every age and size at extremely low p P. R. Wison, 934 7th street northwest, offers roller process and fancy patent flours, which are warranted to give entire satisfaction. Also pure rye whisky, tive years old, and port wine for medicinal u If you go to Hupson’s variety store, 912 7th street northwest, you can certainly find that which will please the children. Iron-axle wag- ons, shoo-flys, bisque dolls with kid and jointed bodies, doll carriages, velocipedes, albums, &c. arc among the things to be found in stock. and there ‘is also a good assortment of toilet and fancy articles. ‘The opinion of a shrewd business man like John Wanamaker is worth something when a business question is involved. —'This is the be- lief of Messrs. Cuate & Monaax, the agents in this city of the Mutual Life Insurance Com- ho quote from a letter of Mr. Wana- in which he states that “the first life the Mutual Life. Nearly every woman, and the same may be ial to diamond rings. Mr. weler, 310 9th street near uc, shows how one may be obtained by his announcement that he is now s Hing he ome solitaire diamond rings for which were formerly held at £18, Printing that is done promptly and accu- rately, and at the samo time va the most rets- onabl iated by all_und expe- ve lawyers’ briefs, mercun- P’ ’ work to be done. Bynos 8. Apaats, the printer, ato12 nth street, who makes a specialty of work of this kind, guarantees satisfaction. Those who desire to purchase watches and jewelry for Christmas gifts should embrace the present opportunity and visit Frank, 461 Pennsylvania avenue, who offers a large ‘and varied stock at greatly reduced prices. The time to make your selection is before the rash begins. A timely suggestion in the advertising line is, made by H. L. McQurex, printer and pub- lisher, 1108 and 1116 E street northwest, who states that he has a full line of samples of hand- some steel plate calendars. He invites those interested to call and make their selections. A useful Christmas present is suggested by Srauy & Fiske in the shape of the Silent White sewing machine. Its Jong and extended use has proved that it has qualities which render it a usetul help in the home, Arrangements are made for casy monthly payments, while a liberal discount is allowed for cash. ‘The choice grades of oysters, such as Lynn Haven Bay, Rockaway and Hampton Bar ma: be found at the Hotel Johnson cafe. Diamong- back terrapin fresh from the waters is also another specialty of this favorite eating place. In the announcements by Haw»urorn— whose store is at 621 Pennsylvania avenue—he says that he is going to push hard to crowd two months’ business into one. ‘Then he sagely re~ marks that his ieee’ are goi to draw the crowds. Ten-dollar bills go further here than in most stores. Overcoats of an astonishingly high grade, cape coats, ' reefers, heavy coats, as well as entire suits of clo ure among the goods that ure to be proc with X's. Go and be astounded. Just think of it! Two thousand pocket books! And then consider the amount of money that they are destined tocarry before they wear out! | You see, in the frst place the 80 ¢l ill last for- ever. Where can such a stock be found, did you say? Why at Topnam’s, 1231 Pennsylvania the largest retail leather stores Pee St ep t conta, 4 ’ equipages is found in the ex- it of Axprew J. Jorce's Connecticut avenue. Their large line of such tensive Sons, 1028 and 1030 styles are exclusive and the and finish they claim are equal to that of any builder in the country and excelled by none. Besides all varieties ‘of every etticle, necemary. Tor? tke horse subte and carriage. Original ideas in jewelry can be executed by 8. Desto, the manufacturing jeweler, at 439 9th street. He makes a specialiy of ‘Bi tistic setting to diamonds, and in he re- peirs all work in his line.” In addition he keeps. a large stock of watches, clocks, silver ware, diamonds and novelties in jewelry. Old gold and silver taken in exchange or bought for cash. m of the streets then warm Becomes nm important fector in human ha Piness. Mere weight, however, does not al- ‘ways mean warmth, and this is’shown in un- derwear, where alight garment made of pure wool gives more protection than a garment twice “as thick. celebrated underwear which bears the trade mark of Dr. Jaeger is of this character, and a full line is_kept by Bryax & Co., at the corner of F and 15th streets, who | are the agents of Dr. Jaeger in this city. Tobe perfectly appreciated music, even when rendered by a sweetheart, a wife or daughter, must have a suitable medium. The Bradbury | piano, in its tone, style and finish, has achieved |an_ enviable reputation. At the Brapsvry Parace of Music, 1225 Pennsylvania avenue, | these instruments may be heard and their sweet- | toned notes thoronghly tested. ‘The great | variety of wood used in the manufacture of | the cases is one of the features of the modern | style of piano manufacture. In this way a no can be obtained which will harmonize with the color-tone of the decoration of the room. Asa present for a friend a card plate has sev- eral merits, and when it is made by GEpwey & Ronenrs, engravers, 407 10th treet, near the gas office, it is sure to have artistic merit. Such a gift lasts for yearsand is appreciated by friends who find visiting cards a necessity. One of the necessities of the holiday season, as well, in fact, of all seasons, is an engraved isiting card.’ Kervaxp, the engraver and Jithographer, 1012 Pennsylvania avenue, makes a specialty of work of this character and prides himself on the excellence of the cards. Do yon know about J. H. Fraxacan? No? Why, he keeps a fine stock of diamonds,watches and jewelry. Do you know about his terms? Well, they are as low as the lowest for the same quality of goods. Go see him about it at G04 9th street, with W. 8. Tappan, and he will satisfy you on both these points. R. A. Reeves, 814 K street, under the Fred- erick, is the man to see when you want your old clothes scoured and pressed, for he does it rea~ sonably and well. Coats, 50c.; trousers, 25c. vests. 25c., and you have practically a new suit. Altering and repairing neatly done and all work called for and delivered. If you want to buy goods at a sacrifice then call on J.W. Sexy, 1914-1916 Pennsylvania avenue. He promises you a hearty welcome. New goods coming in all the time und selling jof as quickly, for the prices are so low. Cheapest and best tranks, shoes all sizes an prices, and he says that he is practically giving away his supply of clothing. Don't forget the address. Knives, knives, all sorts of knives, butcher, ving, bread, table and pocket, and struments, too, if you want them. surgical ‘That's a part of WaLroxb’s_ stock in trade at 477 Pennsylvania avenue. Ifyou are at sea about Christmas presents look i on him and be satisfied. es The City Should Own Its Tramways. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I would like to remind your Senator, who fears the loss of Mr. Springer in case of the passage of the no-seat-no-fare bill, that stand- ing on street corners while full cars pass is not even now an uncommon experience for would- be passengers; moreover if he had taken the ct he would have found that many foreign ipalities have long since learned to do things of this sort better than we on this and that it is far from impracticable to give every person a seat. In Paris such a system has been in force a long time. In Liverpool ¢ d elsewhere in England and on the conti- t) they do these things better still, for there the city owns its street railways and runs them with undoubted benefit to all concerned. ‘The truth is that is what onght to be done here. ‘The city should buy and ran the strect car lines, g therefor only the estimated cont of equipment. ‘To put it on the lowest ground, it will then be able to establish a system of free transfers from every line to every other (pon- der well the saving in that, ye government paupers); to run move cars, to sell ten tickets or more for a quarter, as is now done in Glas- gow: to give better service, and ina few years to pay the entire cost of purchase. Not’ only this, but the railway employes would undoubt- edly be much better off; they would have more Sundays off than one in thirteen; they would not have to snatch their hasty meals in the cars while in motion; they would be better paid and, best of all, thtey would be under an authority directly responsible. to the public and not merely to individuals who are naturally more concerned for their pockets than the welfare of their employes. However this may be I take it not much sympathy will be wasted on a com- pany whose stock is almost out of sight, even should the most radical of the bills under dis- cnssion be passed unchanged, and our Senators might do worve than start arolling the ball which the farmer successors will send home. W. W. a Wuo 18 THe Kx The Beginning of the Twentieth Century. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In an allusion in your editorial column of last evening to the five young ministers on trial | at Wilkinsburg, Pa., for heresy, it is stated that we are away from the twentieth century only nine years. This is so common an error in cal- culation, though so readily seen upon a mo- ment’s ection, that you will pardon me if I make the correction in the interest of your readers. Hundreds of times it was necessary for me to invite attention to similar errors un- wittingly made by the brightest pupils ina high school in one of our large northern cities, where I instructed in the history of literature for . The fact is, that the last decade of the nineteenth century will begin January 1, 1891, and on that date ‘we shall be away from ihe twentieth century just ten years. The nine- teenth centary will be completed December 31, 1900, at 12 o'clock midnight, and this hour will mark the entrance of the twentieth century on January 1, 1901. ABCC. ious Playing Poker With Kalakaua. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: Decemnen 10, 1890. Your allusion in last evening's issue to the poker-playing qualities of his majesty, King Kalakaua, reminds me of a little incident that may be considered by the distingnished Sena- tors you mention therewith as apropos. A few years since one of Uncle Sam's “no- ble" (?) ‘frigates was lying in the harbor at Honolulu, and attached to her was a jolly, fat, good-natured officer, a favorite with every one, snd who not only took life easily, but thought he could take in the “needful” at’ poker to en- able him to enjoy it, While this verse) was in port and “all hands” were having a good time, as one always does at that delightful station, the steamer from Australia came in, bringing as 4 passenger “Billy” Emerson, the negro min- ntrel, who was on his way to California loaded down with “boodle” that he had picked up in the former country. Finding ‘lst Honolulu, as T have said, was a pretty good he con cluded to stay os steamer. J mele reputation as a ir lover wel Known und so is thit of his majosty,so it did not take long to get up a “little game” in the fare been Jorfunate @) enough ‘to get insite ave been ”) when Herbert kept the hotel. “So an’ appoint- ment was made for Billy to meet theking at this room, and when his majesty came into the hotel he was accompanied bya certain colonel on bis staff, ‘The New President of Switserisnd. At the united meeting of the state council and the national council of Switzerland yester- day for the purpose of electing a president and vice president of the republic for the year 1891 Dr. Welt, who is ut present vice president, was assume office on January 1. i it trouble to make himself acquainted with his | AMUSEMENTS, SES The snd dtingelehelloalinace proeet a ce nt proved Tegard entertained in this city for this ¢ t organization and the p: ram was iy enjoyed. The same intelli- i Fending, delicate dhading and uniform ac- which bas before been mentioned ax char- acteristic of this orchestra were noticeable in every number and the listener felt himself in of @ company of thorough ar- the enjoyable number sym] Schubert, the beautiful theme upon which this composition is founded to the tenderest sympa- thies of all lovers of music. The Saint Sens When the penetrating winds of winter hold | concerto introduced Mra. Fannie Bloomfield have not been ly nt treatment, commanded the closest attention and elicited the most pronounced applause. The overture to “Oberon” and Liszt's symphonic porm, “Tasso Lamento e Trionfo,” formed the rest of the program and both were interpreted and ex- ecuted as only can be expected of this orchestra. The seventh and eighth grades of the Weight- man School, Georgetown, will give a concert next Tuesday evening, 16th instant, at which the attractions will be a minstrel performance by the scholars in costume, an intricate fancy di rranged by Mr. Downs and the Philhar- monic quartet, composed of Miss Meads, Messrs. Skerritt, Whitaker, Barnard and Par- er. The young people of Westminster Presbyte- rian Church givea yr teain the lecture room this evening from 7 to 10 o'clock. Ad- mission, 35 cents. ‘The “Ben Hur” tableaux will be presented at Music Hall this evening. Lecture on the Hawaiian Islands at ¥.M.C.A. Rall this evening by Dr. V. D. Collins. ache Be! Bal ‘THE NEW STREFT CAR LINE. ‘The last of the iron for the new street car track arrived yesterday and with good weather the connections to be made at Missouri avenue and at 9th and B streets northwest will be com- pleted in two weeks. Delay has been caused by a mistake in some of the special iron work, which had to be corrected. Allowing for other possible delays on aceount of bad weather or accidents it is expected that the celebration of the opening of the road will be held about the beginning of the new year. The company is buying a large number of horses to be used_ on the new line. ‘The six cars that have arrived will have drivers and conductors. ‘The com: pany will use 100 horses and employ about 50 men. BOCIAL PLEASURES. Anacostia was the scene of much social activ- ity last, night, there being a charity ball in Gray's Hall for the benefit of two very desery- ing young men who have been sick some time, and the Citizens’ Association gave a hop in the Masonic Hall. Gray's Hall was crowded with young people, moxily employes at St. Eliza- beth, who had’ a pleasant time till miduight and raised a goodly fund for their friends. Although a large number of tickets were sold for the citizens’ hop many of our most enter- prising citizens do not trip the light fantastic and the spacious hall was not uncomforta- bly full. It was midnight when the y athering adjourned. Music was furnished by ‘ibner's Band and a fine spread was served in the basement. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. At the regular meeting of John A. Logan Re- lief Corps this week the following officers were elected for the ensning year: President, Anna A. Peck; senior vice, Julia A. Dony; junior vice, Maggie B. Tew; chaplain, Sarah T. Grant conductor, Carrie V. King: ‘guard, Mary E. Simpson; treasurer, Nina I. Smith. In yesterday's announcement the name of W. H. Peck should have appeared us one of th delegates from John A. Logan Post to the na tional encampment. THE MOVEMENT FOR ANOTHER BRIDGE. ‘The South Capitol Street Bridge Association is pushing its cause before Congress again this winter with every hope of success at an early day. It is now thought that the foot of 41 street southwest may be selected as the point from which the bridge will leave the city and span the Eastern branch to Giesboro’ point. SUDDEN DEATH. Mr. J. W. Robertson of 645 Pennsylvania avenue southeast died in his sleep some time between 4 and8 o'clock this morning, aged sixty-three years. He has many relatives in this village, and for several months has been the advertising solicitor of the local paper. His health has been poor for years from heart trouble, but in spite of this and severe deafness, besides the loss of an arm in some machinery when a young man, he was an industrious worker, “He served in the commissary depart- ment of the confederate army, and fought in several engagements. Last evening be was in town, and went home feeling better than usual. endo Death of Richard Bowie. Mr. Richard Bowie died last night at his lodgings, No. 2012 K street northwest, aged cighty-three years. He was of the well-known Bowie family of southern Maryland and was a native of Prince George's county, in that state. For many yearshe was a planter, located in the Brick Church neighborhood, and before the war was in comfortable circumstances. For some years he lived in Baltimore, engaged in the comission business, but as the war came on his stanch union sentiments caused him the loss of much of his trade. Mr. Bowie came here about the close of the war and for a time was employed in the Navy Department and at the navy yard. Mr. Bowie had seven children, of whom a son, L. O. Bowie, and daughters, Mrs. W. Brinton’ Stone, Mra. ‘Murray H. Han- nan and Mrs. Clelland Lindsley, survive. cums asa _. Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: R. Proctor and W. Kicham, pts. 80 and 1, B. and J. F. H.'s addition to Georgetown; $3,000. Wild to F. Wild, pt. 6, sq. 56; to Caroline E. Clark, sub 22, sq. M. Matthews to J. J. Callahan, pt. 31, B. and H.'s addition to Georgetown; $2,651.25.” A. M. Me- Lachlan to M. A. Fry, sub 138 of lot 79, Lanier Heights; $275. J.8. Shreves to W. K. Arnold, lot 25, sq. 388; $2,800. J.8. Boss to C. C. Dun- canson, sub 58, sq. 859; 8—. Jack F. Moss to Wm. Brabler, sub 28, 0g. 777; €8,500. Hosalie M. Bradford to ie L. Bradford, pt. 17, sq. 288: €—. H. C. Borden to Thank- ful P. Buck, sub 40, eq. 864; €—. J. V. Carraher to '8. W, Sehondemein, lot 2, block 1, Twining City; $500. J. P. Waggaman to J. 31. Henderson, sub 31, block 2, Le Droit Park; £1,500. 8. W.’ Blake ‘to J. 8. Sinter, pt. 2, sq. 791: &. B. H. Warner to W. Fastuuught, lot 16, block 5, Twining City; $810. Jas. W. Gar- vey to Nancy Garvey, pt. 16, sq. 42; €—. “Anne N. De Valle, sub 25, q. 1021; & ena as 3 bal Wao 1s rae Kxave or Civns? es Dahigrev—Drexel. Miss Lucy Drexel, daughter of Mrs. Joseph W. Drexel of New York, was married yesterday afternoon at her home to Eric Dablgren, a son of the Inte Admiral Dahlgren. A brother of the bridegroom married a sister of the bride a little more than one year ago. ‘The ceremony was witnessed by relatives only. Archbishop Corrigan officiated, being ussisted by his secre tary, Monsignor McDonnell. ‘The bride entered with her uncle, A. J. Drexel of Philadelphia. The best men was Count de Chambran and the only usher was George Drexel. There were yrevent the various members of the Drexel fam- ly from Philadelphia, Mrs. Madeline Vinton ee 8 brother, Mr. and Mra, John Vinton and Mi W. Childs, The bi _ c etudent ut Hatvand and he wil fake hie bride to Cambri where they will live until he has studies. DR. KOCH’S REMEDY. Injections Administered Today. ‘The news published in yesterday's Star that Dr. Magruder had received a small portion of Dr. Koch’s famous lymph has attracted a great deal of local interest inthe matter. Wednesday Dr. Magruder received five grams of the much- wanted liquid. Accompanying it was a pam- phlet from Dr. Koch stating that the lrmptrhad been carefully prepared and packed for ship- ment aad that there was no likelihood of its de- teriorating or being affected in any way. Consequently it was not thought necessary to examine and test it to find if it was still pure and sterile. As already stated, the first injec- tions were made by Dr. Magrnier in the, pres- ence of a number of prominent physicfns at Garfield Memorial Hospital yesterday. THE TWO PATIENTS, one ® man of twenty-one and the other & woman of thirty-eight, were sufferers from advanced cases of pulmonary tuberenlosis. Into the back of each was injected a small quantity of a solution of the lymph. Prom now on the two cases will bo watched with the Kreatest interest, though it will probably take at Icast @ month before any marked results wili sue. Each day an injection increasing steadily in amount will be made. TRE SECOND INIECTIONS, This morning at 11 o'clock the second in- Jections were made by Dr. Magruder, aided by Dr. Edes, who is assisting him in these experi- ments. Dr. Theobold Smith, Dr. Heger, U A., and Dr. Dudley Morgan were also present this morning. No marked changes were noted ineither case since the first injections were made yesterday, thongh both patients were more cheerful and seemed to be somewhat im- proved in condition. It had been hoped that the first patients to be operated upon would not be 0 far advanced in the disease when the treatment began, fe Yet it is not claimed by Dr. Koch birfeelf that the lymph will effect a cure in advanced cases. It is only expected to mitigate the more serious and 1 f the disease. In in- ght that the 15 about a radical ‘The Two Washington Paticnts—The Second | A More Comprehensive Measure Than That of the Senate. ‘The shipping subsidy bill which the House committee on merchant marne and fisheries has ordered to be reported to the House with « favorable recommendation ix more compre- hensive than the Senate subsidy bill for which it is intended to be a substitute. The tite of the bill explains its intent. It reads: “Anaect to place the American merchant marine ¢n- goged in the foreign trade npon an equality with thet of other nations: to provide for ocean mail service between the United States and for- eign ports and to strengthen the naval estab- lichment.” The bill provides subsidies as fol- lows: For a steam vessel not exceeding eleven knots speed when loaded and for a mailing vee sel 10 cents per gross rogistered ton for the firey 500 miles oF fraction ef thie distance aniled outward and the seme for the fraction snile 18 cents for the second ward and 20 cents for and pro, fraction rates prescribed, and her term of nit per ton each ¥ sated and case any am vowel attains ction of each th lows ti ali vthan eleven knote per hour Yaytents per ton are to be aseordting of xpeed, aa follows: A sy a knote 21 cents per ton and foreach extra knot attained & cent for each knot, making the rate for | twenty knots 20 cents." ‘The speed of a steam | vessel is to be edt bya trial mdacted, by Nave titled t inthe Hig port, bs shipped at a foreag: 0 United States: lexiving to be plac sof the bill mnt be a citizen of the United States, and a certain percen crew must alee be « this must h lat ing citizens ities of APPLICANTS FOR TREATMENT. Already a large number of sufferers have ap- plied at Garfield Hospital for treatm | the new system. Dr. Magruder has the lymph for a great many injections and it ix more than likely that a number of additional patients will be placed under treatment, prefer- ably those, however, who are suffering from an incipient form of the disease ‘The physicians are very anxious to test the Ivmph upon a case of lupus, a terrible discuse © in this country ase them are idcntic {point there seems to be some differ | opinjon, pathologists being divided, some ms taining they are the same while others hold that the germs have not as yet been identiti But a ing. Dr. Koch's mysterious remedy is consid- red highly satisfactory. to the New Pastor and His Wife. Correspondence of The ening Star. December 11. Philip D. Lair sold the of Mra. Marie B. Gott in Poolesville district, containing 194 acres, to Spencer C. Jones for $4,300. The property of the old Maryland 2 | Company in Potomact district | Henry Watson & Co. of Chics ning: to 000. ax been sol 0 for io cres in the same vicinity to J. T. | Cutler, Dr. James Beacon and Prof. Brown the naval observatory at Washington for o year for $350 cash the privilege of pur- chasing the same at £12,000. Fine sp of gold quartz have recently been taken these lands. Mr. Wm. A. Cooke of Gaithersburg will in a short time le here for a four months’ Antonio, Texas, where be has a brother residing. Mr. James Engle, the newly clected elder of the Forest Glen Presbyterian Church, and wife ve a reception Wednesday evening to Ke P Flournor, the new casion was a most enjoyable one and Mra.Engle proved acharming hostess, The festivities of the evening concluded with sacred songs and prayer by the ere Mr. astor. Among the many gests 1d Mrs. George Dunlop, Miss Keys, Mrs. Alfred Ray and 1 Mrs. Lewis B. Thomson, . Miss Magruder, Mr. and Mra, Ev- . Mr. and Mrs. Bushnell, Misx Everett, I id Mra. George Wright, Alfred Ray, ji ton G. Ray, Edgar Keys, M Dr. Lewix, Mrs. Oscar C. Fox, Mrs. Lanta Lee, .C. Law Liss je Thomson, Mra. Scudder and daughters, Miss Florence Keys. From Washington were Miss Grace D. Parker, rs. Irwin B. Linton, Dr. Chester and | Mr. an the Misses Chester, Miss Mack, Mr. and Mrs. Hauck. SAM. —— Quid Rides? To the Editor of The Evening Star: If the “no seat, no fare” principle should prevail gentlemen must walk. Why? Vide! A lady enters a filled car. A gentleman gives her his seat. He mast : Viator. sear anne Real Estate Matters, August Miller has bought of John B. Miller for $15,000 pari lot 15, square 1,000, 32 feet front on 11th between M and N streets; part square 930, 30 fect on 8th between L street and ue: part square 929, ad feet on L 2 Sth and 9th, and part same, 16 avenue, Sth aud 9th streets, all t. ‘The Poiomae Stone Company has bought of Mary Julin Foertsch for $11,000, lot 18 and parts 17 and 19, square rgetown, front ing 76.20 on Water street west of High street. y has purchased of F. P. Dewes for £14,000 sub 4 square 139,20 by 101 on M between ith and 1th streets northwest, H. P. Jerrell has bought for $6,250 of ST. Cameron, part Jot 53, south grounds Colum- Dian t raity. Louise H. Patterson has bought for $11,000 of J. C, Heald, trustee, sub 72, square 115, 20.35 by 80 feet on’ Sunderiand place between 19th and 20th streets northwest. G. G. Colegate has purchased for $6,500 of Anna Cook part 6 square 255, 15 feet 1 inch by 72 feet 6 inches on 14th street between D and E streets northwest. G.K. Dement has bought for ¢4.750 of ©. D. Lazelle sub 36 block 1, Le Droit Park. J.C. Newman has bought for £7.500 of E. Francis Riggs part 32 square 204, 20 by 82.50 feet on 14th between U and V streets northwest. senate mores ‘The Alliance Council to Meet Here. President Polk of the national farmers’ alli- ance has named Friday, February 6, 1891, and this city as the place of holding the first meet- ing of the national legislative council, which is com of the national it and the presidents of all the state alliances. The policy of the alliance will be to. withhold all support from pers which do not conduct alliance departments or at Icast pablish alliance news born the excursionists were entertained entil < | at any rate, as far as it’ has been tried in Wash- | on | mat important pres all steam vessels beneats of the dlapted to conversion rr trumsports. for the ith the re- ary of the esxacks must be subs vhom the pha pprevel. ‘The Secretary ix given ion te accept as anal cruisers or am Vessels built before the pas j sage of the Dill. Steam vessels built hereafter are to receive payment don speed and be “1 te carry the taailsonly when they hold certitic \t « and all cee pted we by. thie ster” Gen Amails carried in thix manner neral will be required to turn to the sea Godfrey end Kilrain George God Jake Kilrain hha’ . the colored been matched and during in March they will ria Ath Club, Ran Pr: of 00 1 =W) to the lower see The American Pedern: he proceedings of the A por were opened m Detroit yesterday by gram frou Birmingham, weutive hoard there avedon bail, aud adding that at city there was labor. airman } oramittes to formulate the views the federation on the subject of the eigh |day. It was decided to elect resolation looking to the more the boycott was passed. the first we at the Cy tor purse » freedom of speech for Gompers ap. organized ri The ti Presbyterian Pitts Young Ministers Suspended. ing ministers of the Reformed b, who have been on trial rg presbytery at Wilkixburg, Pa., were yesterday Jed and from exercising their ministerial ofiice until they repent, by a vote of twonty- five to fo They were convicted of the “heinous sin and scandal” of advocating a de- parture from the church's post fuses to allow members to parti elections. three prohibit. — ast a British Consul. sul ut Galveston, Tex., man named Kelly, Complaint Agai Mr. Lyall, lately unde an Englishman, who w “dof burglary in Houston, In bis nications to Gov. Koss of Texas concerning the case hy, aecord- ing to the governe anting in that tone of proper respect which should obtain from a the execuuve of a state mitted Ue correspondence who brought the matter to as to Se y the attention of statement th ment, the ce his urefalness as a her Britannic ~The British if the and i bury further acti Trotting Horse Breeders. The annual meeting of the National Associa- Ps Trotting Morse New York. ke al. article 6, relating ed 80 ws to ing shall be itis axsociation each be confined to animals bers of this association ws owned by members, See- the same a Was stricken out 1s decided to offer some large stakes, one 000 to be pent for foals of IMYL to be eM. Three stakes of $5,000 and comple tion of been held in ly me stall owned or bre or the ot Suffrage in Idaho, Gov. Shoup of Idabo, in his mesge to the legisiature, say ntee of absolute we in the constitution may require additional legislation affording farther gamista and bigae mists awociated in Mormon church for organ- ized conspiracy against state exercise such im fluence over one another as practically amounts toa denial of personal freedom and eliminates from bullots its central ideal of individual choice. There appears to have been general wequiescence in the terms of suffrage laws at the last election and it is thonght that few ime. The votes were cast at the sm Sales of the Mormon church hay onounced against a continuance of irony poly While rejoicing in the declaration of @ \aw-abed- ing spirit. “Spray Arlington's” Death, ‘The murderer of the woman known as Mira, Morse alias Spray Arlington, who was recently kilied at Port Angeles, Wash., has been eap- tured and has confessed. It ix James Woods alias “Stubby Jim.” He says tat while on his to the benting Cm » came into ead to hill the woman. waited ate ner house ‘Gull che mando bar ms a tnd fired. Woods has been held for the action of the grand jury. iri rel F Li