Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1891, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weather. PORECAST TILL EIGHT A. M. FRIDAT. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair during rest of Thusday, fol- lowed during Friday by threatening weather ad snow or rain; winds shifting to easterly; slight changes in temperature. CONDITION OF THE WATER ‘Temperature and condition of water at 7 a.m.—Great Falls, temperature. 34; condition, Receiving reservoir. temperature, 36. Con- dition at north connection, 8: condition at south connection, 36: distributing reservoir, temperature, 35:' condition at influent gate Bouse, 10; condition at effluent gate house, 10. High tide in the river, 65 p.m.; low tile in the it river, Cax You Bramz Us? He made hats and wanted cash. We had the cash and knew that you wanted the hats. So Fe bought his bats (they were made to sell for # €2 till) and marked them-$1.19 for you. Fnaxc & Sox, One Price, Cor. 7th and D sts. Skaras practically ground. Kveuzixo. Ware waiting glawes repaired. Hemriun’s, Fou Rexr, Satz and other cards, go to Mo- Gut & Waris i E street northwest. L Asxxaxpre, city optic Sorre amp OvEacoats reduced to $9.90. Eisemax Buos., 7th and E. Catawea Ware Tie. ¢ t 7317 * Gas Prarones, Piomntvo, Hzatixa. 8.8. Sazpp & Buo., 432 9th st. ” Fessexx’s, 1427 New York avenue, Kirsch ice cream is popular; chicken croquettes, #1 per dozen. ARLES KRAEMER, th street northwest. $9.90 Surts axp OvEncoats. a Crzanrsa Wonss, 31-635 Minw. ave. n. w. Telephone 425-2 ‘Tax well-known firm of Jobnson Brothers supply more families with fuel than any one firm m the United States. 39.90 Repoction Saxe of suits and overcoats. yemas Buos., 7th and E. Maxrrov Guicez Cnamrsoxe for Christmas aud New Year should be in every household. Nowe alcoholic. Cmantts Kaarmre, 737 7th st. nw. * Daxems’ Cop Liven Oz. axp MALT arrests cough, increases fish, raves life. Thousands - Sex rmx SuITs axp Ovencoazs wo've reduced to #9 90. E:semay Bros., 7th and E. Have You seen those elegant costumes that Buver from New York is exhibiting at 1504 H #. ww? Orders filled promptly. Call and examine. ivi Lasers. Suepp & Bno., 432 9th st 3 Quant oF €1 Wiisky for Tc. quart of #1 Jamaica rum for Te. 1 quart of Catawba. Cusnu AEMER, 737 Tth st. nw. Cant and see the suite and duced to Exseacas Bros., CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘laudius Ners and the Lions. H. Sothern in “The Maister of Hannis’—Geo. C. Staley in “A Royal Pase.” Kenxan’s.—Matt Morgan's Parisian Art. SHEAR, CONDENSED LOCALS. - Yesterday in the case of C. N. mst A. E. Bateman etal. foran account, &e. ir. A. S. Worthington filed a motion for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the ty involved—in Columbia Heights subdivision—and sell and convey the same. Yesterday, in the Court in General Term, Joa. L. Atkins, on motion of Chapin Brown, was ad- Mitted to the bar. a Was arrested ives Horne an m on of robbing Mescrs. Harris & Shafer, bis employers, forfeited £40 in the Police Court About 9:45 o’elock last night Emma Miller, a colored woman living on 13th between C and D treeta, was badly beaten and eut in the breast act man known as “Bertie” Smith, to the Emergency Hospi -. Middleton Tin acfersti extertaibeansh wos gf An en} entertainment was iver the MP.M_C. Tuesia; Club to their numerous fri yy night at their new quarters on 434 street northwest, at which a beautiful banner ‘Was presented to the members by their lady friends. After a well rendered danc- ing wae indulged in untila late hour. The ittee was composed of M. Nord- Richards, H. Minter, 8. inster, Richold. F.G ‘Mr. Allison Nailor's well-known livery stables were crowded from an early hour this morning with people either intending to buy horses, harness and vehicles, or to see other persons do it. Mr. Nailor had announced his intention A NEW ART MOVEMENT. “Society of Washington Artists.” ‘The artists of Washington have long since felt the want of a local organization, formed and conducted in the general interests of their profession, and through which they might in- dividually and collectively enjoy the advan- tages which come from social intercourse and interchange of views and opinions upon art and cognate topics. Accordingly, after ser eral informal couxiderings of the subject, a called meeting was held at the studio of Mr. —— since, whet —_ ‘was formed by the adoption it and by-laws, formally taking to itself the title named above, and electing a board of managing officers for the ng yeur. The gentlemen chosen for this service 2 ’ Vice President—W. H. Holmes. Secrdary and Treasurer—C: H. L. McDonald. Executive Commitiee—Parker Mann, RB. L. Jobnson, Max Weyl, K. N. Brooke, J. H. Moser. The otticers are ex officio members of the Executive Committee, and this body, thus constituted, will administer all the affairs of the Society, regular monthly meetings of which will be held from October to May, in- elusive. At present the membership falls a little short of a full score, but thought this number ME. BATEMAN’S ANSWER. ‘The Litigation Over His Interest tm the ‘Massachusetts Avemue Property. In the case of W. M. Mackall, jr., and Leura R. Green against A. E. Bateman etal., Gen. H. H. Wells yesterday, for Mr. Bateman and wife, filed answer. The deposit of $1,000 by Mackall about July 98, 1884, is admitted, the purpose of it being to invest in @ real estate. transaction, in which Bateman was o partner, and that Bateman offered to let him have that amount in the certificates of the trustees hold- ing the Massachusetts avenue extension ptop- aninterest in his (B.'s) interest, by. ‘Thompson, ‘They deny that Th et al. held the yperty on any secret trust and assert that it held on the trust set out_in the declaration of October 26, 1 ‘They deny that Mrs. Green or Henry Durand contributed directly or indirectly to the purchase and aasert that they have no interest save ns derived from Bateman subsequently. He asserts as to conveying interest pe tasereee and White,for the benefit of his wife, children, Mackall and Durand, that he did not thereby relieve or discharge himself as a trustee under the original declaration. will be consicicrably augmented when the exint- ence und purposes of the society are fully un- derstood. It is not likely, however, that the roll will ever be a very long one, name implies and its constitution provides, membership in the organization is limited to Professional artista. ‘The fine galleries of Messrs. Woodward & Lothrop have been generously offered to the display and sale of members’ works during the | entire year. ‘This liberal action on the part of the gentiemen uamed will be of the greatest service to the Society, as it furnishes the mem- bership a sort of rallying point, and places within its reach a place where pictures may iways be dixpliyed under most favorable con- tions. It is expected that the initial exhil Society will be given some time by which time it hopes to be firmly on its feet and fairly started on a long, useful and profitable career. ‘That these hopes may be realized will be, it is quite safe to say, the wish of every one inte: ested in art, whether directly or indirectly payaasihin eat: ‘THE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION. The Program of the thering to Be Held Mere in Febru: At the annual meeting of the an’s Christian Temperance Union, held in At- Janta in November, it was voted to hold a days’ convention under the auspices of that society in this city from February 15 to 21, ine elasive. Plans are being carefully matured which insure a very attractive program. Misa Frances E. Willard, the national president, will be present to preside, speak, 4c., and many of the representative women from the varions states will participate in these meetings. The progrem so far as arranged is as follows: Frances E. Willard will give a Bible exposition at Metropolitan M-E. Church, Rev. Dr. Corey at 11a. m.. February 15, and at p.m. the saine il be a grand platform meeting lerd will preside and Mine Ze- . Wallace, Mrs. M Lathrop of + at whi ni Tiinois will speak on social pur: S. Fesenden of Boston on woman ce instruction in public schools and co leges. Physical culture. dress reform, prohi- ition, Ac., will be discussed by Miss Willard and other able speakers. Mrs.,Frances Barnes of New York will conduct some meetings in the interest of young ladies, and Miss Anna Gor- don will arrange some attractive mass meet- ings for the children. When matured printed programs will ‘These meetings will be held iu various churches of the city: ae The Jury Failed to Agree. In the Criminal Court, Judge Hagner, yee terday Michael MeNulty,a young man, was tried on the charge of false pretenses in ob- taining a lap robe valued at $8 from E. G. Wheeler November 11 last. Mr. Sellers ap- peared for the defendant. McNulty had pre- | viously been employed at Harris’ Theater, and itis d that on the day in question he had been sen? by W. H. Eastor of Theater for the robe. to W. A. Pate at Mr. Whecler’s, saving he | Liverpool; officer of ihe the Harris | of the guard, H. Quennan: sur He was arrested by | sdjutant, J. H. B. Smallwood; Special Oricer N. Miles hisarm. The defendant clajmed heard some of the employers speak the night before as to the want of arobe in the theater | Legion of Hone: roperties. and knowing Mr. Wheeler he went Rave tabccrew ta vel on bis, oo responsi- bility and he was taking it to the theater an had no intention of any fraud. The oy. failed to agree and so reported and were discharged. Mr. Sellers asked that MeNalty be released on his personal recognizance and rt, after giving the defendant some good advice, took his recognizance. of Pastor Laws. The members of the Union Relief Corps of the Virginia Avenue Church, forty-three in number, entered the residence of Dr. Laws, at 316 H street southwest, last night at a late hour and presented him with a traveling trunk. capply of underwear. a number of besks and sum of money. Addresses wore made by W. |. Thomas, Rt. A. Armstead, W. A. Jackson, J. W. Paterson to sell out bis entire stock of horses, carriages, ‘&c., and every horseman in the city and many citizens of means were on hand. The crowd surged from the lower floor, where the horses were on view in their stalls, to the upper stories, where the carriages and harness were displayed. ‘The sale commenced promptly at 10 o'clock, the carriages, harnesa and horses being brought into the front lobby, where the bids were taken. ed seventy-five lots to be including sixty-five h buggi Tanda sictoria, nrnesses, robes; cab, ban? some. ‘ke. ‘The first lots sold consisted of the more or Jews damaged teams and a number of buggies were sold at prices averaging about £20. Pretty sbon the former lot was disposed of and a fe Duggies and tons were sold at pri Fanging from $65 to $100. A victoria hansom brought 205, one handsome buggy was sold for £130. ‘The first animal offered was th dun horse “Suushine.” which was knocked down for &45. A bay horse. “Dixie,” brought 385 and a pretty lively little mare was knocked down for 290. Asis usaal with such sales many things were sold at ridiculously eheap rates, while others brought a more rea- share of their value. — Fifty Millions for a Colonization Scheme. Senator Telier yesterday introduced a bill at the requesi of the-Afro-American Colonization flocicty of Washington, D.C.,” diecting the Secretary of the Treasury “to pay over to cer- ‘in agents, to be hereafter name, the sum of $60,000,000 to secure land in Lower California, ‘and for transportation and subsistence for the Permanent settlement of the colores people of e United States. who wish to settle a colon; there under the provisions of the U ed States: gOvernment, said $50,000,009 to be returned to the United States government in forty vears with as small interest as possible.” A petition signed by W. D. Piowden, vice president, ac- companies the bill. aaeeieaeeans Rang, Rica axp Exroast will be the collec- tion of goods to be soll at Dowling’s on the 13th instant. Read the advertisement in today’s Bran. —__ Stole a Bolt of Cotton Cloth. Maj. Newton, a negro, tole a bolt of cotton from Young's store on 7th street recently, and yesterday he was arrested by Detective Carter. | He was tried in the Police Court today and given ihre months. =! and Mrs. Mary Philips, president of the club. Mr. Laws left today for his new field of duty. eee eel Mission Work of the Episcopal Church. Last evening an enthusiastic missionary meeting was held in the Church of the Epiphany, under the auspices of the Washington branch of the woman’ sauzitiary of the Episcopal Church. The large audience assembled. on the oecasion seemed like a Louse warming to the Epi phany after its recent renovation, members of all the Episcopal churches in the city bein; present at the services, which were over by the bishop of Marvland. Frayer was conducted by Bishop Parct, asaisted Ey the Hee. Mr. Boulag of” the &; and the Rev. Mr. McKee of St. John’s. teresting and # addresses were made by Bishop William A. Leonard of Ohio, Bishop Abiel Leonard of Nevada and Utah, and Bishop Dudley of Kentucky. The theme of cach speaker was the cause of mimions. sv eee Foth Charges Dismissed. Policeman William Curren of the Georgetown division was on trial in Judge Miller's court yesterday charged with having assaulted a ne- gro named Alfred Dover. The testimony was conflicting, but the case was dismissed, ax was one ageinst the same officer for firing at another negro Christmas morning. ares Another Crossing Accident. About noon yesterday as W. L. Ernest was driving a cart across the Baltimore and Poto- mac railroad tracks at Virginia avenue and South Capitol street engine 137 struck the horse. breaking his jawbone and it was subse- quently shot. He Wants His Money Back. Mesers. Whitaker aud Prescott, for Juke Frank, has filed a bill against Thos. J. King for In- of trust void, to compel the acceptance of a deed, to restrain the prosecution of a suit at law, &c. ‘The complainant states he purchased of defendant on March 12 last lot 17, block 27 Columbia He vying partly in cash, and he ous ied to talove it there poy no restr tions on the land; that acting on the hality he, proceeded | to” erect a house and signed contracts involving $16,000, when he was stopped by agents of trustees the who ation to the restrictions that buil should be set back thirty feet from the line wags py weg homey bed ag hy deme y wn ses. He was, says. foreed to desist from the work; that he then to to re- fund the money paid, Lc but Ring refueod. _——— Robbed an Old Soldier. today charged with robbing Barney Fegan, an old soldier, of a silver watch and gold chain. As to the refusal to allow an inspection of the books, Mr. ees te that as a matter of fact Thompson and White kept no books, for nothing had been received nor was any entry required. ir. Bateman states that being in ill health and about to go abroad on that account he made the conveyances to secure Durand and Mackall a share mo-* than ample for the sums placed in his hands. Itis true, he says, avout March, 1884, be agreed to let Muckail have an interest of $1,000 | in the stock or serip which it was expected to have one-fifth of his one-fourth interest on the payment of $10,000 and so wrote him. He | states Durand accepted the offer, but he paid only Mand Laura Green paid only the $2,300 mentioned. He aserts that they knew at the time that they had no interest in the land, but were to share in the profits or losses and to pay their ime in Lis (B.'s) share amuunt to over $45,000, | which ke has paid. He states that uo provision was made for Mrs. Green, for she was doing bunivess in her | own name and was indebted to him us the » Piving (partner $32,000, md "her husband, Douglass Green, was indebted $12,000, tor which he holt promissory a nswering the other paragra; reassert that Mackan and Mra: Greet bavo. ne interest in his share and, adopting the answer of Mr. Thompeton, asks to be dismissed with costs. agen ‘The New Grand Jury. In the Criminal Court, Judgo Hagner, this morning the organization of the grand jury | was comp | Terry to fill the vacancy. ‘The grand jury as completed is composed of J. Blake Kensdall, A. J. Sunford, H. F. Getz, Robert G. W. Bauer, James H. , Wm. C. Johnson, W: Shuster, Isaac Beers, ames 5 . H. Meknew, John N: Birckhead, W. T. Keed, F. A. Linger, Joseph Yerby, Jerome Lightioct ait D. E. Terry. ——_-— New Ofticers, At the regular meeting of the Young Men's Catholic Club last evening the following officers were elected: President, Kdward J. Hall; vice president, Michael P. Canty; recording and sponding seeretary, Chas. M. Werle; finan- treasurer, John pp: Sergeantat-armm, John G. Scher- librarian, Ji iquin. - 184, Kaighis of St. Peter, | lowing officers for the ensning Rev. James O'Brien; *. E. ‘M. Flynn, A. Ronspies and J. A. Ber~ tram. Sumner Post, No. 9. G.A-R., last night in- with the robe under | sr he had | Bal the return of money paid, to declare a deed | stalled. the following oflicers: Comuander, Thos. 8. Kelley; senior vice commander, Fred Fowler; grand’ vice commander. A. Kains; chaplain, (M4. Foukey: quartermaster, Vi. H. y, D. officer on, quartermaster nt, L. Jackson, and sergeant anajor, W. rd. Northern Liberty Council, No. 534, American | met at their hail ‘ evening and the Grand Lodge officers the following officers of the council: Comman- mn C. Yost: viee commander, 8. J. ALN. Dewey: pust commander, chaplain, N. B. Malone; vec- y; treasurer, B. Printy: col- Leese; guide, Andrew Wilson: warden, J. F, Ward; J. L. Stewart. Meiubers of the council with Grand Lodge ofti- cers and visiting members then repaired to the residence of Compani rt Blair, where a collation was served. Pine LRN Rev. Dr. Seton on Christian Archeology. “Christian Archwology” was the subject of an interesting lecture by Right “tev. Mgr. Seton, D.D., at the Catholic University yester- day afternoon. It was the introductory chap- ter lecture of a course on this general subject. He spoke of the study of Christian antiquities i# an important means of :etiling the questions t may arise as to the doctrines und prac- tices of the early Christians and then gave an interesting acconnt of what has already been done in the ecience of Christian archeology. Arranging for a Convention. ‘The executive committee for the entertain- ment of the Funeral Benefit Association of the Jr. O.U.AM., which holds ite tenth annual convention here on February 22, met last night at parlor “‘A” of the Imperial Hotel, which is man, Geo. KE. Howard, presiling, and_repre- sentatives from all the councils in’ the District and Alexandria present. The committee is doing hard work. and on account of the large amonnt of business to be transacted will here- after hold its meetings semi-weekly instead of weekly, and oftenr if necessary. ‘Thetreports of the various subcommittees on program, accom: modations, reception, talent, donations, &e. were enconraging and showed great progres ‘The next mecting of the comuinittee will be held Monday evening, Janwary 12. ited tans The Unity Club, ‘There was a full attendance last evening at'a meeting of this club at Dr. Lamb’s home, 10th and G streets. The exercises were opened with a piano solo, “Rain Drops,” by Alies De Garmo, a visitor from Fishkill-on-the-Hudson. Mr. W. W. Kinsley read a paper, “Liberty Scientfically Considered.” Remarks’ upon this topic were | made. by President Pa'lp, Mr J. 1. Miller, | Yocchag: eqenge ater’ things, the tsangkt thet o ings, the thou penreaeeat liberty to believe what otiers may we muse w it comes to our own minds with convincing proofs. A social half hour followed by music and recitations filled the evening. Birthday Present for the Pastor. About sixty people, the members of the Con- gregationl Church of Monnt Pleasant, sur their pastor, Rev. C. #1. Small, Tnenday night ina very piearant manner. They called unexpectedly on him at his honse and passed a morry evening, leaving soveral substantial resents bebind them, including a purse. The | Eteasion being the thirtieth birth | Small, the purse contained a dollar for cael year ‘of bis life An im gram added to the enjoyment Charitable Bequests. The will of the Inte Elizabeth Bowie, filed yesterday, after providing for the payment of her debts, &c., leaves to Rev. Jacob A. Walter of St. Patrick's Church $400. She also leaves to him the balance of her cstate, to be expended in such of charity as may be recom yy him _ ai eechst to's Pee to Bt. fale of Real Estate at Ivy City. ixsue and he did propose in April to let Durand | proportion of expenses, which to the present | ted by the acceptance of D. E. | the committee's headquarters, with the chair- | phy Birthday of Mr. | tu musical pro- weparatory to the erection of a ing by the purchaser. OFFICERS INSTALLED. The officers of Hermione Lodge, No. 12, who is acting grand chancellor. After the in- stallation a sumptuous repast was given at Lang's Hotel. \ lo \ ANACOSTIA, = AMATEUR THEATRICAL. One of the most pleasurable dramatic treats of the season was given last night in Masonic Hall. “The Living Statue,” a comedy, was cleverly rendered by Miss Anna Lee, Miss Skin- ner, Messrs. McPherson, George Davenport pnd 7; 3 Feckios, Pleasing songs, wore sang by Miss Wilson, Mr, Charles Roberts and Mr. E. E Daniels, all of Washington. Miss Incz Daniels and Mrs. L. H, Troutman, also of the c the accompanists. ‘The liberty drill, performed by twelve brightly costumed Anacostia belles, was a pretty spectacle. ‘The participants were: Captain, Miss Maud Fgan; lieutenant, Miss Sunie Egan; privates, Mixes Florie Etzler, An- spe: ttie Smith; murician, Mr. Fulton Karr; color guides, Howard Keating and James Hollester. At the fal) of the curtain the floor was cleared and dancing was begnn and kept up ti? late. Among the urban_ visitors were Misses Susie and Ellie Wilson, Lela and Bertie Williams, Emmu Troutman, Messra. Cur- Copelander, Ellis and Frank Smith. George Davenport was promoter and man- ager of the affair. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL XOTES. ‘Mrs. Lashorn, sister of Mrs. T. E. Reardon, gave a birthday party Tuesday evening st her Washington home. Among the many guests were Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Reardon, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. and Miss Henderson, Mrs, Evans, Mrs. Harvey and daughters, Miss Simpson,’ Mrs. Daniels and Mra. Deneale. Music and games were s«npplemented by ments.—Mrs. John B. Mecartney of Ni Va.. Mr. John Petty of Roanoke, Va., und Au tor Petty of the District are visiting Mr. H. 8. Petty.——Chief Engineer Skidmore of the Gov- ernment Hospital for the Insane has recoy- cred.——Miss Katie Barron of Washington is visiting Miss Addie Entwistle. casinos Equrry Count—Judge Bradley, Yeatorday—Francis agt. Smith; auditor's re- pors confirmed and exeento: ordered to pay costs. liggs agt. de Geofroy; appearance or- dered. Proctor agt. “Proctor; do. agt. Jackson; wale lots 21 and 22, square 497, confirmed. Today -Prescott agt. Lyon; restraining order discharged. Pet gt. Petersen; testimony ordered’ taken before E. L. Schmidt, exr. Harper agt. Paschal; sale decreed—-H. E. Davis, trustee. Walkup agt. Bently; do.; do. Cincure Cotrt—Judge Yesterday—Elliott agt. ¢ Itailroad Company; Great Falls Ice Company ondemnation. “Chapman agt. sam for ap} ulce agt. Wailes; fi E low; submitted. Ni Browning, Johnson agt. MeKnew, gt. Southall, Walton agt. ‘ox: judgments by default. Elliott agt. Balti- more and Potomac Railroad Company; default set aside, Count 1x GExgnat, Tenw—Chief Justice Bing- ham and Juilges Jan ‘Today—Smith agt. Ma: ee FROM WESTERN MARYLAND. Canal Restoration—Incendiary Fires—Bust- ness and Politics, Correspondence of The Evenjnz Star. Hacenstowx, Jan. 7. Already the beneficial effects of the proposed carly restoration of the Chosupeake 2nd Ohio | canal are being felt along the river districts of this county. Many men who had in the past made a living from the canal, but who left the county for “pastures new” after the canal had been destroyed by the flood, have returned, and’ others who had intended to go have abandoned the idea, and are now employed in repairing this waterway. ‘Tho work of restora- tion on this, the upper end of the canal, jsbeing pushed, and the force at dam No. 4 ix being increased almost daily. In this and the sdjoining counties farmers have suffered greatly of late by the destrac- tion of their barns by incendiary fires. Another one was added to the list Last night by the de- straction of the large barn on the farm of Mr. Levi Hartle near Leiteraburg, together with its contents, including farming imple- ments and 900 bushels of wheat. ‘The loss will te #2,700, the larger portion, however, of which is covered by insurance. Cardsure out announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. Norman E. Baker, « popular dry goods merchant of the west end of this ‘and Miss Emanda E. MeClure of Shippens- burg, Pa., at the latter place, January 15. Blanch Beard of thie city and Mra. Ann Emmert are visiting relatives in Washington. Peter Wolfe's livery stable at Mercersburg was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The es originated in the hay mow and are be- lieved to have been caused by an incendiary. orses and vehicles were saved. Mr. John L. Bikle has sold his handsome two-story brick dwelling house on East Antie- tam street to Mr. Harry Bloom for £3,325. ‘The Hngerstown: Ico Manufacturing Com: pany declared a dividend of 35 por cent out of | its earnings of last season. ‘This is not likely to be the case next year, as iminense quantitios of ice twelve inches thick arc being cut from the ponds and streams in this locality. ‘The republicans of this county have called i7th instant’ to clect dele- te constitutional convention, which is to be held in Baltimore, sarc pete Present at Every Koll Call. | The Washington Light Infantry Corps held | iteannnel meeting yesterday evening. When the attendance reports were read it was seen that | Sergt. A. M. Muzzy, company A; Lieut. J. @. | Moore, company B; Capt. C. H. Ourand and | Sergts. J. H. Carll, C. H. Kettler, C. E. Hainos and Corp. J. Enders, company C; Capt. John | | Miller, Corp. E. W. Zea and Private J. H. Keys, | | company D, had been present at every roll cal | in the year 1890. Five applicante—Charles @. | Townsend. John E. Brooks, Edward E. Barton, Henry D. Lipscomb and William @. McIntyre— were admitted to active membership. Ail the reliminaries for tie memorial service to be | held Sunday, ‘evening in Albangh's Opers House | primaries f ites to. Ee ates Berouraxt 20 Coxxomseuns!-A great eale at Dowling’s rool at nnsylvauin avenue, 13th instant. the advertisement | in today’s issne. . wed dee wax. ce suburban! $500 ro €1.000 Gives Ai illage property advt. Of the kidneys and liver to properly remove the oF urie acid from the system results im REEUMATISH. ‘Thin acid accu:nulates in the rons tissues, partica- larly in the joints, and causes in wunation and the terrible pains and aches . ~ more agomiaing ‘every time » movewent is u. | ‘THE WAY TO CURE Rheumatism is to purity the blood. And to take the beet blvod puriiier, Hood's Sarsaparilla. of friends testify tocures of rheamation It heseffested. re JANUARY 8, 1891. Tons of Ammonia. “Every year 250,000 pounds of ammonia are used by one company in the manufacture of their baking powder, still greater quantities of am- moniated alum are probably used in the various alum powders, and all are palmed off as “absolutely pure.” What then is to be done? Settle for yourself whether your baking pow- der is pure or not by making the following, Housekeeper’s Test. (Make the test; it takes but a momeni.) Mix one heaping teaspoonful of baking powder with one Spoonful of water in a tin cup; boil thoroughly for a few moments, stir to prevent burning, and if ammonia is Present you can smell it in the rising steam. As baking powder, when first thrown into the water, will effervesce, do not mistake bubbling for boiling. The Cleveland Baking Powder Company be- lieves in progress, believes the consumer has a right to know what he is putting into his stomach, and they are the only manufacturers who publish on the label everything used in their powder, and welcome every test that can be made, for they know Cleveland’s Baking Powder Stands all Tests, Sudden Changes of Weather cause Throat Diseases. There'm no ‘more ef remedy for Coughs, Colds, &c., than “Brown's Bron- chial Troches.” Sold only in boxes at 25e. 12 When baby was sick we gave her When she was a Child she cried for Castoria. sh Castoria. Piles! Piles! Pliest Te You Have Waren Fou ‘tue Lowest PRICES, NOW 18 THE TIME. ‘Merchandiv» was never offered you solow. Never im the dhna!s of trade do we remember ever offering you so many inducements ax now. Desirable Merchandise reduced to its mmimum value upon value offered you. that we could not replace for the money. GOODS SOLD AT COST. SOME SOLD AT HALF Cost. ‘Many are the opportunities presented to you toex- change $1 for ic. ‘This ts ail rendered imperative; too many goods re- main for stock: time. ‘Will you avail yoursolf of this GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. $1.08 CHILDREN’S RURAH CAPS. Ofc. Only ten os only sure. cure for: Elind: Blesting or ishing ly sure cure for Piles ever discovered. It never Bins to cure old chronic cases of long standing. Cleveland, Obio. Wiiiams Mrs. Co., 4025-6, tu, th1sor Star Spring Water. Saratoga Star Spring Water for sale in bottles and by the glass by all druggists. Sam'r C. Parurs, Agent. tu, th150t Phillips’ Digestibie Cocoa. A very nutritions drink for children, Fi Bt. Vitus Dance, Nervousness Thos See ee ine. Free samples at 4 ixurz's Davo Stone, 1014 F st. ‘What is home without Salvation Oil? 4 Menrz An Invention Making Sewing a Wheeler & Wilson's New High ae 98e. crown. Only ten of these. Long strings of Silk Ribbon. ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THE CHILDREN. ‘We have bunchell together another lot of Children's Caps in about 20 different styles, some made of cloth, Some of worsted, some of felt, some of silk, some of as high as $2.50, some at $2, some ‘Not wishing to make explain to you that the hi:hest prices are ‘left overs.” but wonld inake @ decidedly “Second Best” cap for the children. $4.50 IMPORTED CORSET $2.50. OUR ANNISE CORSET, imported exclusively for us, the few odd sizes we have left we est Corsets hundied in the city. Th in the tariff of these coods would make them cost you so much more that we have decided rather to chanze the prices tu close them out, hence the reason for this come down in price. 94.50 CORSETS FOR $2.50. LADIES’ WARM [HOUSE GOWNS. Reduced sub- stantially in price. 92.08, “e908 cuits “eae cle ce wien neces tle 100 dozen, 1.200 pieces all told, of xtra Good Quality LADIES’ MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, Consisting of Skirts, Drawers, Chemise, Gowns and Corset Covers that are worth considerably more will gofor 47 cts. UPSAL ‘SUITINGS. An excellent material for Wrappers, Tea Gowns and Honse Dresses, 34 inches in width, instripesand figures, resembling in appearance theall wool textures. Choice of scores of prices. 123 0TS. per yard. Jerseys, in 50 different ideas, colors and designs, marked now $1.50. ‘Some among these were $7.50. A PLE gs ph EAE Ss AUA NOSN Sss8 BBR OU OU RRR BR u Rg BEB wo RR a7 We Maxe You A Stock-taking discount of 10 percent until January 15 on Trunks, Traveling Bays and Satchels, Pocket ‘Books, Card Caves, Chateiaine and Shopping Satehels, Writing Tablets, Portfolios, Dressing Cases and other leather goods. ‘Will allow you 20 per cent discount on Harnems, Sad- des, Whips, Saddie Bisukets, Horse Boots, Brushes and Halters untii they are entirely closed out. Will aive you one-third off on Horse Blankets, Lap Robes ‘and Carriage bate. TOPHAM'S, 463m «1231 PENNA. AVE. N.W. It charms on sight. Its use enraptures. Ofice 487 9th street northwest. dil-te PIANOS AND ORGANS. BEFORE STOCK TAKING WE HAVE DE- TERMINED TO PUSH OUT THE REM- NaNTs. FIRST FLOOR.—UPHOLSTEFPY GOODS, 3 pieces Imported French Tapestries. From $1.50 per yard to 73c. 4 pieces Silk and Wool Renaissance. From yore anges Odd Lace Larabrequins. From $1.50, $1. and 7c. to 25e. 3 pieces Double-width Imitation Madras. ‘From Ze. per yard to 17c. SECOND FLOOR.—RUGS. 150 Bromley's Smyrna, 4x7 feet. From $10 to 25 All-wool Ingrain Art Squares. From $10 to 86.50, le ieep 0 Washington public. “Ibe ated the fact that the Fischer Teliable instruments and that mmuerate prices: We have Feb purchaser, Lut, on the ot Inany Unsolicited testinonial tone, Workumanship and di farabicity. Daas & STAYMAN, ja1-2m saan S TEINWAY, CHASE, GABLER, BRIGGS PIANOS, ‘organs and molians ior rent. DUOOPS Music Store, ea Dae K S405, PIANON ARE THE DELIGHT OF tots apd all avusic-ioy a oid at Few PLE OF MUSIC, 1200 st. G. Maxer. atin AMUSEMENTS. LBAUGH'S GRAND OPR&A HUUSK. Se Teatys. Deeratie Bit roposttam pre im of the A GREAT CAST. AN ARMY OF AUKInA- x OF | AUKIEE SEATS NOW ON SALE ae “ Fourth Annual Pngacement (under the manawement of Danie! Frouman) of SOTHERN. OTHE: SOTRERN. TEE MAtsren oF Soe DBARhOW. y ox By Serone K. Seren The complete ortiinal ast, scenery and stage eqaip. mente trom the Lyceum Theater. Next Week —Hoyt's Greatest Prod a MIbROgT BLL 4 MIDNIGHT BELL. ‘Seats Now on Sele. in5 Seats Now om Sale. EENANS NEW WASHINGION THEATER ELEVENTH STREFT. THIS WEEK, LADIES’ MATINEE SATURDAY. ‘THE CITY CLUB, VAUDEVILLE AND BURLESQUE COMPANY. PARISIAN ART REPRODUCED. ‘Next Week—WEBER AND FIELDS’ OWN CoM. of Boston, AUTHOR OF THE MEISTERSCHAPT SYSTEM (0th Thousands Will deliver TWO FREE LECTURES On F Sn korgien Taneusces—How to Teach, Study ant SATURD/¥, JANUARY 10, AT 3P.M. AND 8PM. Boston Transcript_Dr Rosenthal is one of he most fustructive and wittiest speakers we bave ever beard Paris Fisaro—The greatest teacher of the ase. Xew York Nation —His method is without doubt the best ayatern ivined fur fearing bos tystenn ever divined for toapeak aforeuen London Pupils tearm to spesk enicaanatieen Seta fg te nuplete conversational mastery in & Surpriniag!y ie =e olinliwans tte SPANISH, FRENCH, DR. ROSENTHAL ts located at 1416 K street north- Pree trial lessons daily from 109.m. to 1 p.m. SUSU SY eee ee Hor eae ; = ‘THE FAVORITE ST, only paer. C5 ES r pee Sctundaye Sen STAGE EXCURSIONS. Dse Tes CAL fio coach LINE UEAvas Ui 38 ae a sry, ariineton. 10 Cabin’ yed. and Bun... 3 p. = Tex 10,000 = Tuovsixp BOTTLES OF WILLIAMS’ PRUSSIAN SYRUP Sold in the last year. So great has been thesale of this FAMILY REMEDY ‘Without much effort om our pert that we deom its duty to suffering humanity to place it within the ‘knowledge and reach of every family in the city. WILLIAMS’ PRUSSIAN SYRUP OF TAR, WILD CHEERY and other vegetable substances is « remedy that bas been thoroughly tried and proven the inost efficacious yet discovered for the certain and speedy cure of Coughs, Colds and Pulmonary Complaints of all descriptions. ‘Hover has any medicine met with more popular favor in so short «time, andaliduetoitsown merits. It is saimple remedy, composed of vewetable subscances, carefully and scientifically combined under the most akill‘ul supervision, and, while its action is always Prompt and certatn, it eaves mo bed effects on the sys- tem. Giveitoncestrisland you will use no other remedy for Coughs or Colds, 15c. per bottle, ‘Manufactured and for sale by ¥. 8. WILLIAMS & CO., ‘Drugsiste, Under Masonic Temple, (0oe, ¥ and oth st, The rovbery o daring and was com-| Deeds were recorded yesterdiy by sult, hacioltng to the tonlmeny, on Dae Howard P. Mareball thea HOOD’ SARSAPARU.LA hy by which purchascs for a normal % the Heitmuller’ su of Albert. ‘Bold by all six for @5. bre: 2, HOOD 00., apuinecerce t ‘a of i beagepreee go sighs 13 BOOKS _AND _STATIONERY. BAUS ‘We have left over from the holiday male several fimo ects and Illustrated Books, which will be sold et grestiy reduced prices. CUT FYRICES ON ALL OTHER BOOKS. Posi- TIVELY THE LOWEST IN TOWN. Goth Bound Books, by standard end popular euthors,among which is a Chronological History of the United States or kmgiand—Lound in tree calf, Be. ‘Large line Red Line Posts, ‘380. Scott’ Waverly Novels, 12 vols.. cloth, Be Bulwer Lytton's Novels, 1:3 vols.,cloth, Routledgees. .%. ‘Webster's New International Dictionary, Saad O87. HOTELS. VW ane moa ‘Be ove and 14th st, c3 Wantamgton, D.C. BITT HOUSE WASHINGTON.D.C.