Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1891, Page 10

10 ——————— LOCAL MENTION, The Weather. YORFCAST TILL EIGHT A.M. SATURDAT. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair and warmer Saturday; north- easterly winds, shifting to southerly. CONDITION OF THE WATER Temperature and condition of water at7 reat Falls, temperature, 37: condition. ing reservoir, temperature, 42 Con- ection, 19: condition at ction, 13. distributing reservoir. temperature. $9: "condition at influent gate house, 14; condition at effluent gate bouse, 6. High Water. Low Water. 1063a m 10:17 p.m. am. 419 pm. Houray presents for geatlemen—kid and eape gloves, silk and linen haudkerchiefs, silk and derby hats, neckwear. collars, cuffs, &c., suspenders, dress shirts, mufiiers, half Lose, dc. B e Lewes & Sox, 1421 New York ave. Do Nor Foxort ‘That we sell ali toys and iauey goods at 60 Caste ox zz Dortan, Which is an important saving justnow. A number of articles slightly damaged sold to you at your own price. Bemewpre Auso That we manufacture our picture frames on the Premises—that wo can show you 1,000 different patterns of moldings, that oar work is first- class and our prices @ sure inducement for you tocall again. Fasels of ali descriptions from 492, ap. Etebings. engravings and water colors at remarkably low priccs. M. Strvecurne & Co.. 27th and 313 8th st mw. 3 Enter on 7th rt. through Family Shoe Stqre. Coup Weatunn Puepicren. Accold wave has made its appearance. Still colder weather i predicted. ib.refore avail Yourself of thix opportunity and provide your- geit with warm ‘msterials, such as cloaks, Dinnkets, comiorts, ziover, ke, which we are offering at Hats Paice. Ladies’ fur capes at halt prices. ChiLizen’s fure at half price. Ladies’ mauits at half price. Blankets at half price. Bet comforts at half price. Heavy gloves at half price. Underwear at half price. We are compelied to close out above goods to make room for improvements. Sout pirs given awoy. Remem- i & Bucs, Main store: 206 7 _w., bet. fi and L West End sioves: 124 and Hen Penn. av Jouxstos’s bicakfas offee. 2c. 731 7th st. A hanisome, useful anted fast colors. th and D. oa up Norsy N fe She. war Ail Baxe & Sox, One Price. Faraouaras, for enlarging drawing: Hearne: Tas Gursr Artastic axp Paste Tra Co., SO1-5NG 7th st. n.w.. cor. 7th and E. Abeantiful china cuspidor or a handsome @ecorated citina bread aud milk set, 3 pie anda copy of the Home Guord given to every purchaser of » A and P. baking powder The palace tea atore of Was German Lutheran Evangelica! Con- cordia Church bas filed certificate of the elec- Hiren's « He i Balance of eur stock at half marked price’ Our time for the clothing Business in Washington i+ growing shorter We have y +t about $25,000 worth of clothing to gell. Oa: dultina with stock to admit of our sew goods we havebere in Wa-hington. Thereis but one thing for us todo tia jo sell the goods: Atasacritice’ So here 1 goes, Ibe a so” with a rush! Beginuing this morn- ng, and as long as the stock hoi e sell you choi £ im our store wt just one Bien's $12 suits and ov i. i $15 suits and overcoats, now =7.50: men’s 18 suits and overcoats, now 39: men's $20 suits and overcoats, now #10; men's #25 suits and overcoats, now $12.50; mens $30 suits and overcoats, now $15; children's #3 suits and overcoats, now $1.50: children’s $4 suits and evercoats, now $2; childern s $5+urts and over- coats, now 2.50; children » 26 suits and over- coats, now $3: childrens $7 suitsand overcoats, now $3.50; chikiren’s 38 suits and overcoats, now $4: children’s $10 suiteand overcoats, now Haxavuozxs’, 621 Penna. ave. ‘All persons indebted to us will please call and setile. ock of etchings, ‘ture frames and st work; lowest Hottay Goops.— Large’ engravings. water colors, moldings in the Prices. Fousrri’s Fraxacax speaks to you again today under Special Notices—first page. O81 Seventh street northwest, next to F. Aut Wao Waxt Puoros fur Christmas must give their orders by Monday, the 21st. Bisor, 905 Pennnyivania avenue. Biow-crass Minuiseny. and original styles bonnets and hats added in our show room continually. Prices reduced until after the holidays. Special Attention given to costume orders Patten, Importer, 1107 F street. Jouystox’s breakiaxt coffee, 2c. 731 7th st. Guxat Artaxtic axp Pactric Tea Comvasy's Stores, S01 and 303 7th st., corner Vth and E mw. A beautiful souvenir eutitied the Home Guard given away with one pound of tex, two pounde of coffee, one pound baking powder, bottles of flavoring extract or three cans of condensed milix. ‘Our new blend of S8c. and 35c. Java aud Mocha coffee Stands unequaled Powrarcr Orrca Grasses, $3. Heurren’s, 453 Pa. avenue. Fancy Sven: c A Toven like that of Alfred Gruenfeld, whose Pienissimo is » breath, but 1s heard im every art of the extensive hall, and whose fortissimo will rival that of any pianist, without any of ‘the attendant hardness whic so often hear, bas rarely beew heard ix New York. In Liw: arrangement of Isolde's great aria oue might Believe he heard an entire orchestra, with all its gradations of strength and variety of color.— Boston Transcript. Gruenfeld concert at Uni- Jouxstox’s breakfast coffee, We. 731 7th st. Srectat Orrrxivos 1 Hotiay Prrsexts.— Children white na:nsook aprons, regular price IBe., at 10 Be wiZeK, ‘worth 25. andsome faney aprons, worth 35¢., at 25e.; c. kid gloves at 5¥c.; $1 Alexander kid glovesat Kerchiefe, with or wi emstitched hand- mt border, regular dies’ black hose, fall regu- made. worth Le Sze; hand-painted feather boa regular price at 68.;" one $1.50 gloria silk umbrellas at #¢., aud many other great bar- gaice. M. E:sexaraxy & Bros, Main store, 806 7th st. nw., bet. H and 1. West End stores, 1924 and 1826 Pa ave. now. We present every purchaser with a band- some souveni: Dox’r Far. to see the palace tea store of the natioual capital Tur: Gasar Atuaxtic axD Pacivte Pa Company, 301 and 503 7th st., cor. ‘Vi and E northwest. © Jouxetox’s breakfast coffee. 20e. 731 7th ot. Fon Wasuixotos Darss Beer Yous Name engraved on copper piate and 50 ards printed therefrom for She. Laxsuvuom & Buo. Fox 1x Hormaxs—ion Ton pure rye whisky. Acme pure sour mash whishy, Jamaica rum, Cabiaet sherry wine (imported), 75e. a quate bottle. Catenbe wine, 75e. x gallon. ‘At Kuarxen's, agent for Manitou Mineral Water Co., 737 7th st. nw. Canrers Cixaxz> by the Empire Carpet ‘Works, 681-635 Mass. ave. n.w.. aro mace moth root free of charge. ‘Velephone 425-2 Souxerox's breakfast coffee, 2c. 731 7th st. Micaoscorrs, from We. to $100, the most structive gift possible. “Crariix Urricat Co, Masonic Feanple, F st wens wasa largo crow! crowd ct the corner of 12th F streote nortuwest last evening, attracted y window display of Robinson, from i It iss winter scene, Sagi down bil, natural as life, storm. which will be contince’ tonight about E to 9 eeclore thore wasa real snow CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. in “Bean ‘Natiowat.—Joseph Jefferson in “The Rivals.” Acapemy or Music.—“The Peari of Pekin.” Haaznis’ Buov.—A. W. Fremont in “777.” Kenxax's Lycxcw Taeaten.—Geo. Dixon and American Four Vaudeville Co. Mr. Canwet Baptist Caunca.—Concert and Literary Entertainment. ——_ CONDENSED LOCALS. Ix Lioutrxo a lamp in the window of Mr. Leprux’s, 1007 434 street southwest, last even- ing a fire was started, but it was put oat with a damage of #10. Orricen Hant took to the third precinct station yesterday the body of adead male in- fant, found at the mouth of the 17th street sewer. tion of John Walter. sr., Geo. Maier and John L. Vogt as trustees. Ropert J. Fisuen of the 80 Court, United States bar, was admitted to the bar of the District in the Court in General Term to- day on motion of Mr. Worthingten. ——— THE LOMAX SHOOTING A Meeting of Colored Citizens to Protest Against the Coroner's Verdict. Last evening a number of colored citizens met at the residence of Edward H. Johnson, No. 304 Wilson street in Howardtown, for the Purpos> of discussing the killing of Charles Lomax by Policeman Mellen Monday night, as heretofore printed in Tux Stax, and to take some action toward bringing the matter to the attention of the courts and the grand jury. Mr. Ralph Wormley. who was related to the dead man, called the meeting to order and Mr. Jolnson wus selected to perform the duties of chairman. In opening the meeting the chairman sated the objects of the meeting and he also stated that the meeting would be held with closed | doors, as nothing would be done that the public should know just yet. Later in the evening, ‘pen motion ‘of Mr. Wormley, reporters were admitted. Dr. Cook, who was ir attendance, made a mo- tion that x committee be appointed to consult an attorney, and the motion secmed to meet with the ‘approval of the meeting, but the chairman thought that the motion was ont of order and recognized Lawyer Milton Holland, who had risen from bis reat. In his address Mr. Holland said be was surprised at the find- ing of the coroner's jury in the case, as be thought the testimony did not warrant any such verdict. From the printed reports of the testimony he thought that the policeman’s act Was uot only not justifiable, but was criminal. He spoke at lengtn upen the shooting and the circumstances attending it and referred to the officer's record as being tar from a good one. He said that the negroes im Washington were not nezrly 40 bad as they were often painted, and he said that many of them were arrested because of the number of over-zealous police- men on the force, which, he said, war a dix- grace to the city. ‘The only relief he knew of Was the repeal of the army and uavy clause governing police appoir.tments. Mr. Wormley also made @ few remarks de- cluring that thie people of Howardtown were w-abiiing people und that the violence used gn pe rrested was only inflicted because EVENING ST. THE WAR ON POLICY. Good Effects Resulting From the Giving of Jail Sentences. The firm stand taken by the courts against the policy Lusiness has not only reduced the number of writers for the firms, but it has also ebanged the character of the persons engaged by the firme to operate in this city. For sev- eral yeare the writing was done exclusively by men and afterward « small per cent of the writers were women From time to time these men and women were captured in raids and taken to court, where, asa rule, they were permitted to forfeit ap amount of money that made the payment operate more ase license than penalty. The raids and arreste became ‘more frequent until a lega! point was raised by connsej for the policy people whick bung fire in the upper soante long. The cases accumulated until their number was large enough to occupy several weeks of the time of the court. Finally the decision was rendered, and from that time the judges of the Police and Criminal Courts made up their minds to do their share in breaking up the business if such were ble. and not impose such penalties as the com- panies conld settle aud let the offenders con- tinue in the business. Many of the old casos were brought to trial, and the writers were given juii sentences. So many of them appeared that the increase in the prisoners in the jail became noticeable. The imposition of jail sentences soon showed good resulte and many of the older writers were driven out of business through fear. Many of those who remained in the business have been arrested from time to time and given 8 dose of justico such as has already been inen- tioned. When the older writers, mostly middle- aged men, retired under the threat of impris- onment and it was found necessary to secure others in their places persons unacquainted with the business were induced to try their hand, and many of them no doubt did’ so be- cause of the large saiaries promised, and they wore willing to take the chances for « short while. Even this class soon became scarce and those who succeeded them were cither old men or young children, and, so far as the records of the police and the courts go, the youngest per- tou caught was s thirteen-year-old colored girl Under the law she had reached the age of dis- cretion, and, while Ler sentence wus not as heavy as others Lad received, she was not made an exception, but was committed to jail for a short period. A MiauwaY nowneRt. A man giving his name as John Ashmont was robbed last night by « ncgro while in an in- toxicated condition. Ashmont claims that while walking along 334 between Q and streets he was approached by a tall man about ‘thi: Turmaged through his clothes to accommodate the stranger, he was strack, knocked down and searched before he could kelp himself. After the highwayman had secured about $6 in money aud an old silver watch he made good Ina eveape. The whole affair occupied but a few minutes, an? it was just at that time when the oflivers change. Norra. Immediately after the Christmas holidays the Pupils of the elccution class of the Linthicum Institute will begin to prepare for a mid-yenr literary entertainment. Tho wudents of the Western High School will sho aliortly diaplay their ability in that direc- on Mr Charles Cheyney of Yule College is the police couid do it without fear of the pris- oner resenting it. He raid that the worst policemen were ususily vent to Howardtown when they would not be tolerated in other sections. Several short speeches were made by others and it was decided that for the present the matter of calling the case to the attention of the grand jury should Le left in the bands of Messers. Jchnson and Wormley. After the ap- pointment of a conmittec to arrange for a mass meeting, to be heid at the R Street Baptist Church, the meeting adjourned. ssid aaa LAWYER PEYTO! NDIGNATION. He Uses Strong Language, but the Provoca- tion Was Great. ‘Mr. Fountain Peyton, a colored member of the bar, was called before Judge Himball this morning because he used Slanguage concerning the mashing of Wm. Butler's mouth, and, while Jucige Kimball could not justify the use of the janguage, he thought the provocation so great that a lecture was all that justice demanded. Wm. Butler swore out a warrant for Lina Campbell and the writ was served on the wrong woman. When Lawyer Peyton heard of the arrest he went out in search of the complainant, but could not find him, and the resuit was that the person arrested had toremain in the police station uxtil this morning. Mr. Peyton said he would admit that when he heard of the arrest his indignation wae as he was satisfied that some alley negro fad cauced her arrest. ‘The conversation between the lawyer and Butler took place in the corridor, and after telling Butler that he should be more careful about having people arrested the lutter said he thought Mr. Peyton was some kind of decent people. “Iam,” replied Mr. Peyton, “Well,” added Butler, “you don’t look like it.” Then it was that the lawyer told him that if be bad him outeide he would mash his mouth in two minutes, and he said his indignation was so great that he could hardly have restrained him- self even if he had tried. Judge Kimball said he had watched Lawyer Peytou’s course about the court, and be had found it worthy of commendation. He was surprised to hear of this complaint. in conclu- sion the judge said he could easily understand how great was the provocation, but he said that a iawyer has no right to speak to a witness in that way. ‘The complaint was dismissed. pats "rate Mr. and Mrs. Kobert P. Porter's Affliction. ‘The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Porter died last evening after a long illness. The little girl was a bright and attractive addi- tion to the charming family circle, and her death is a great grief to her parents. gashaba ness mes ¥. M. C. A. Athletics. The firrt exhibition of the year by the mem- ders of tine athletic department of the Y. M. C. A., 1409 New York avenue, will be given on Monday evening next at 8 o'clock. The pro- gram will consist of class drill (Gambbell), peraliel bars, knapsack race (epecial), horizon tal bur, fancy bicyeling, Indian club swinging, tug of war, wrestling, mat work, be new badge of athletic department, which will consist of a red triangle, will be worn by the members for the first time. The exhibition is free and tickets can be secured at the office. ae Our Water Supply. To the Editor of The Evening Star. ‘The Potomac water bas of lato been of the color and consistency of ox-tail soup. It is quite time we had a supply of pure water for drinking purposes considering the largeamouuts of money expended on the engincering freaks undertaken in this cornection. Those of us who have resided here for tho last ten years, or jong enough to have all the cells composing the various organs and tissues of our body renewed, will now tind that we are very largely composed of Virginia clay taken into our system from drinking the Potomac wate Notwithstanding the muddy condition of thi chemists attached to the engineers’ office, mforms us that it contains no deleterious matter whatever For one I am inclined to doubt this, for I have good reason for believing otherwise. 3 While staying at Harper's Ferry a tew weeks this fall I found two wood pulp mills--one on the Potomac and the other on the Shenan- doah—pouring into these rivers lurge quan- tities of sawdust, chips, shavings, bark and other woody refuse. At the Shenandoah ferry, about half a mile below the pulp mill, the water was turbid from this cause alone, and large deposits of this refuse matter are to be found lodged against rocks and other obstruc- tions as we go down the river toward High Falls. Nor is this all. On the Virginia side af the Potomac, above the pulp mill and within afew yards of the river bank, are to be found pens for hogs and other animais, and the refuse of these is washed down into the river by every shower of rain If the District chemist cannot discover impurities from these causes slone then I submit bis chemistry is on. aly of ter to this city is ‘The supply of pure wat a matter of aationsl importance, and Congress should have entire control over all mills, fac- tories, c., on the Potomac and ite tributaries. Onszivan. —__—.—__ — Christmas Holiday Rates to the South. The Richmond and Danville railroad will sell Christmas boliday tickets at reduced rates to points in Virginia snd North Carolina on De- counber 23, 24, 25 and December 31, aud Januar: 3,valid for return passage until January4, Adrt. ae Swiss Music Boxes. —Direct importation. Boxes from #3 to $2.50. F. G. Surrm, 1235 spending the Christmas holidays with bis par- ents at their home on P street. Mra. Jobn Devine, after a long and painful illness, died on Wednesiay at ber home, 3216 P street, All the roads outside of the District line and around Georgetown ure said to bv in miserable condition. ‘The representatives of the chnritable organi- zations have been extensively called upon dur- ing the lust two, or three cold daye, and their fuppites are running short. Fuel snd clothes are the things most often asked for. Agrocery wagon in making a sudden turn this morning around the corner of ist and Beali streets threw out o barre! of sagar, which, on striking the ground, burst and spread ite conteuts for yards around, Then an army of small boys gathered und increased the waste. ae ALENA: THE ALEXANDRIA BELT LINE, There are many speculations and anticipa- tions as to the coming street railway. It is con- ceded that a railway on King street alone would not subserve public convenience nor be profit- able. A route which would pass near market, churches, schools, hotels and depots would be only usefal one. A single track with ocea- sional “turn outs” running from the Washing- ton ferry wharf by King, Fairfax, Queen, Pitt, King. North” Washington, Princess, Alfred, Cameron, Payne, Duke, Fairfax and back 10 King would make’ a reasonable cireuit, be within ten blocks of almost every built-up portion of the city and would use up very little more iron than was used to construct the former King street railway. It is believed that such a belt line could be maintained indepen- dently of connections to Mount Vernon aud Seminary hill, &c. conronation court. The corporation court, Judge Norton, con- tinues its sessions, D.'f. Ryan has been sub- stituted as trustee in a deed of T. D. O'Sullivan to Eleanor Ryan, and the case of Semmes vs. Semmes has been referred to Commissioner Carlin. ‘This term of the court has been occu- pict with civil business, but next mouth the eff. Phillips case for the murder of George S. Smith will ca. again taken up. NorEs. The county land sales of the last few weeks include, besides villa lots at various prices, 40 acres improved near Falls Church for $16,000 to C. M. McGowan (the same property was af- terward sold to 8. 8. Kelsey for $20,000); 106: acres near Four-Mile Run for €4,000 to Norton & Carlin. Thomas Powell has bought for $1,400 tho improved quarter acre at St. Asaph Junc- tion. ‘The funeral of Geo. Tucker, a well-known colored man of Alexandria county, in the employ of Mr. Frank Hume, was attended by a night, the occasior being the first presentation in this city of what is styled on the Playbill “A whimsical tale in four acts,” with the suggestive title of “Don Juan.” The actor- author—actor is placed first, for Mr. ‘Mansfield is a much better actor than be has et shown himself to be author—had everything in bis favor last night’ The audience was iarge and brilliant. Many distinguished persons oceu- Pied the boxes and were scattered about in the Orchestra, and all were disposed to be pleased. In fact the character of Mr. Mausfield’s au- diences has been noticeable during bie whole @ mt. The ladies of the White House have attended several times, and the familes of cabinet officers have been con- spicuously present. Ev2n if these have been the guests of the star, their presence has had an appreciable effect upon the general Public, and has no doubt inspired the en- ire company to de their best work. The intense interest manifested by the audience attested the magnetic power of the actor and was « high tribute to hie ability. The first two acts are well arranged and the movement 8 smoothly and effectively. The third act ie the weakest and ite ending ip tame. Asa curiosity, to see once, “Don Juan” will do, but not even its powerful closing scene, which leaves the auditor with the most favorable im- pression of the chief actor's intelligent force and artistic sense, will make it a successtul play in Mr Mansfield’s repertoire. All the members of the cast did their work well, es- pecial praise being due to Miss Beatrice Cam- eron, whose Lucia was charming in its true womanly grace and feeling, which even doublet and hose could not embarrass. Tonight “Beau Brummell.” Tex Mozanr Syurmoxy Cuce will give a rand concert at Albaugh'’s Opera House on | Bunday night. Miss Maud Powel) will also ap- j Pour and will afford her many admirers here an opportunity tc enjoy her admirable work on the violin. ‘The club constste of cight #o- loiats and Mise May Forrest, « distinguished Vocalist. Seats are now on sate at the box office of the opera house Tar Gucexrrup Coxcent.—Alfred Grueo- feld, who is to appear in concert at the Uni- Yersalist Church tomorrow night. is one of the Torld’s great pianc virtuonos. Darn in 1862 he has devoted himself to music sin@s his fifth year, appearing in public for the first time When a lad of twelve in Prague, his native city. A pupil of Kulluk’s, a protege of Lisat, his lite since 1876 has been one round of succ: on the concert «tages of all the large cities of Europe. His piano playing differs from that of other masters who have visited America in that while posscesing a marvelous technique he uses it as a means of interpretation, not for display. He lays chief stross on tone, coloring and interpretation. He strives to ‘entertain his andience rather than to fill them with wonder at feats of strength and agility. Hein- rich Grueuteld, the ‘cellist, is a younger brother of the pianist and is a great favorite in Berlin, both as an artist and asa man. He is court ‘ecllist to the Emperor of Germany and Wae au especial favorite of the Inte von Moltke. ae THE couKTs. RAL Trum—Chief Justice Bing- Judges Cox aut James, ige ngt. Kirby; arguedand Cocnt 1x Gi han a Yesterday--Ta submitted. Cincerr Yesterda Count--Judge Montgomery. bhorn agt. District of Colum- bia, and Esiwards et. al. agt. District of Co- Tumbia; Judgment in certiorari. Hodge agt. Mason; appeal to General Term. Equity Court—Juilge Hagner: Yesterday—Lell agt. Muhone; appearance of absent defendants ordered. De Vaughn agt. De Vaughn; rule on defendante returnable January 11, 1892, Coyle agt. Raum; trustee ordered to sel! real estate. Simmons agt. Sim- rance of absent defendant ordered. Propare Count. —Estate of Jeremiah Downey; will ills of John Bury and ‘Thomas C. filed. Estate of Maria Johnson; peti- tion of W. 8. Jackson filed. Estate of Joseph ¥. Birch; mventory of money and debts filed. Will of James L. Carbury fully proven. Estate of Elizabeth C. Neville; petition of M.8. Neville for letters of administration. Albert F. Fox, guardian of W. receipts filed. etiieiiens 4 Left Wife for Mother. A divorce is asked from Alexander Armatead by his wife, Josephine Armstcad, nee Wash- ington, who files a bill by E. M. Hewlett. They were married November 14, 1884, and she states they lived together happily till October 16, 1685, when to ber utter surprise he came home and said that be had found his mother, who he bad supposed was dead many years, and she was living in South Washington, and that it was better to take care of her (the mother) than a wife, and bidding her guod-bye he went to live with his mother. Sess Ss Recent Robberies Reported. The petty thieves are doing what stealing they cam now in order to be ready for the holi- day season, and almost every day the police are bringing them into court. One recent robbery was that of Mr. Benja- min F. DeAtley, whose store in South Washing- ton was entered some time last night and robbed of 235 and three boxes of cigars. Philip Stewart's stable was entered Wednes- day night and robbed of a set of harness. Miss Laura Westbrook of Georgetown com- plains that a wide-band gold ring was stolen from her house. Wednesday evening a lap robe was stolen from Theodore Ruppert’s buggy. About two months ago a diamond and pearl ring was stolen from Miss Isabel Smith's trunk. Eliza Carroll complains of the theft of £15.50. Ars, Annie O’Connot reports stolen from her room Tuesday a gold ring and $4 in money. The Potomac Athletic Club will give its en- tertainment, postponed from last Tuesday, to- morrow evening at ite club house, 1700 Penn- sylvanis avenue. There will be a good musical program and a fine athletic exhibition. Cards of admission issued for December 15 wiil be good tomorrow night. ppc ee The Mankato and Northwestern Railroad Company has just been organized. Ié will run from Mankato to Farmington, where it will large number of persons, including many white people, yesterday afternoon. SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN ENTERTAINED. Mr. J. E. Powell entertained last nigitt at his home on Valley street the junior fomuale classes of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school. Mr. Poweil, assisted by Master Walter Powell, interested the little people with tricks of magi¢ and mystified them with electric wonders. ‘The magician tickled his guests especially by trensmuting divers substances into eandy. Refreshments closed the proceedings. NOTES. Mesers. Lebanon Griffith and Thomas Miles are superintending the construction of a large barn in Oxon Hill district, Md. for Mr. Burg- oft. se Emma Sheridan and Mr. A. B. Fry of the Manstield company were visitors yesterday to Mr. J. E. Powel Dr. RA. Pyies is sick. Howard Griffith, a tinner, hada band badly burned yesterday by the upsetting of a ladle of sol Rey. Charles Warren Currier, the distin- guished orator and Catholic divine of Boston, bus consented to lecture at St. Teresa's Church on the evening of the last Sunday in January for the benefit of the poor of Anacostia and Vicinage. His subject, ‘What Catholics Do Not Believe,” was suggested to him by Rev. ‘Thomas B. Hughes, St. Teresa's pastor, ‘The roceeds will be disbursed by the Society of int Vinceat de Paul among the needy, irre- spective of creed or color. retest as MAE The Modern Lan, uage Association, The niuth anual convention of the Modern Language Association of America will be held in the Columbian University building begin- ning December 28 and continuing four days. At the opening session on the evening of December 28 there will be an address of welcome by President Welling of Columbian University and au eddroms by Mr. A. It. Spofford, the librarian of Congress, on “The teristics of Style.” —— A New Cainp Organised. At the hall on 9th street northeast between G and H Wednesday evening « new camp—George 1H. Thomas Camp, Sons of Vetcrans—-was organ- connect with the St. Paul road for St. Paul, M. J. Beckwith, at one time a piominent Kansas City newspaper man, has cashed a forged check for $1,100 and lett for parts un~ mown. Has Dose Wospzxs. RELIEF AFTER 9 YEARS OF SUFFERING. “I think Hood's Sarsaparilla has done wonders for me. For nearly nine years I was a great sufferer. The Greater part of the time I was unable to attend to the most trifling household duties. Was receiving medi- cal treatment almost constant!y from one physician oF another, without any material beuefit. My nervous system was completely shattered, and no oue cau im- agine wy sufferings. Almost continually I hud severe PAINS IN MY HEAD, And my heart was never quite free from pain. Indead, so severe was the pain at iny heart that for elong thine Lcould not lie down in bed, hut was obliged to sit up- right. I also suffered from dropsy; iny limbs were swollen as well as my body. I became THOROUGHLY DISCOURAGED. But seeing the constant advertise- ment of Hood's Sarsapariila in the Philadelphia Times, Iconcluded to sive this medicine a trial. After the first bottle I felt much better, ‘Theretore [continued nsing it for some time, until I had used six bottles. 1 am now free from pain, can lie down and sleep, seldom have headacive, and work more in one week than I did im six months prior to my taking HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA. And if you can find « more thankful or happy mortal should like to meet either one. Many of my friends are using it with benefit." ADA V. SMELTZER, ‘Myerstown, Pa, HOOD'S PILLS cure liver ills, constipation, bil- jousness, Jaundice, sick “Tip Basis Haxps ‘To prevent its scratching, its burning, itching, blee- ing, scaly skin or scalp. How often have we heard this pitiful story! Terrible as is the suffering of these little ones, yet CUTICURA affords instant and grateful re- Uef, and in every case tends toa speedy amd economi- calcure. This will be gisd news to many a heart broken mother. Tur Gar Waren. ESPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED TO MEET THE WANTS OF THOSE REQUIRING CORRECT TIME, BUT WHO DO NOT DESIRE TO PAY THE PRICE USUALLY DEMANDED TO OBTAIN THAT OB- JECT. IN HIGHLY FINISHED GOLD AND SILVER CASES, AND GUARANTEED 48 TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE. M. W. GALT, BRO. & 00., JBWELERS AD SIL' 1107 PRNNA. AVE. 4 Wore open in the evening. ‘7 7 ‘Two colored women stood side by side in the Police Court this morning and watched with interest the trial of Charles Henry Wicks, whom each claimed os her lawfully wedded husband. Wife No. 1, whose name is Margaret, could not testify, but as the second ceremony was null and void Mary, who is wife No. 2, was permitted to tell of the service performed by the Rev. Jacob Ross. That gentioman was asa witness and he told the court of how he performed the cere- mony that made Mary Davis and the prisoner one. Lawyer Moss examined the aged minister and po! be for his credentials. “J preached in Virginia before the war,” be ‘<—e you ordained in Virginia?” asked coun- “Of course not,” was his reply. “You know 98 well as I do that colored people were not or- dained in Virginia during slave time.” Hoh be Moss suggested that the first mar- riage had not been proved, and he said ho supposed that some “voudoo" had pronounced them man and wife. ‘To prove this part of the case Mr. Mullowne ealied Clorian Wicks, the prisoner's | mother, and questioned her regarding the Marriage. She said that she was present at the marriage ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Mr. Hayman. Lawyer Moss questioned the old lady con- cerning the ceremony and the right of the Rev. Hayman to perform such « ceremony. She was asked if she knew whether be bad authority to perform # marriagy ceremony and witness’ answer was, “That's his business.” id they jump over 'a broomstick?” was the next question asked by Mr. Mose. id you put any stick there for ‘em to jump over?” she askod. ‘The testimony was concluded by the mi gr suce on the stand of wife No. 2, who told the judge that she had known Wicks for nineteen Years. She went away and when she returned she learned that he was married, but be told her that he had separated from his wife. ‘The case was cent to the grand jury and bond was fixed at €500. In default of bond he wae committed. eimai Saentea Mrs. Amelia Spies of Lancaster, Pa., whose mother had threatened to compel the husband to leave the bouse, blew her brains out on Wed- nesday, dying instantly. Cusvetann's 18 THE AKING POWDER USED IN THE 8. ARMY. i) x x R BON NN EER BR FURNITURE MAKERS AND IMPORTERS, 61, 63 AND 65 WEST 23D ST., NEW YORK, ARE MAKING A SPECIAL DISPLAY OF ARTICLES SUITABLZ FOR HOLIDAY AND WEDDING GIFTS, RANGING IN PRICE FROM , 85 TO $500 EACH. Fancy Chairs from 85 up. Music Cases from up. Gilt and Decorated Tables from $10 up. Fancy Desks from $10.50 up. ‘Shaving Stands from 810 up. Work Stands from $12.50 up. Fency Yotlet Stands, Tables and Dressers from 917.50 up. Easy Chairs, uphoistered in tapestry and leather, up. 1 Glasses from #20 up. ‘Over 2,000 pieces Art Pottery from 82.50 upwanl. OUR DISPLAY OF IMPORTED NOVELTIES IN- CLUDES HUNDREDS OF ARTICLES WHICH CANNOT BE SEEN ELSEWHERE I% AMERICA. ‘The central location of our Store (61-65 WEST 23D ST., adjoining Eden Musee), wakes it easy of access from all parts of the city. a10-10¢ B. J. HORNER & CO. Manuazps FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, New York. HOLIDAY PRESENTS or FANCY BOXES, OBJECTS OF ART, SATIN BONBONNIERES. Mr. Maillard will send FRER OF EXPRESS CHARGES: = For $5.00—One Handsome Cashmere Box contain- ing 3 pounds of fine BON BONS end CHOCOLATES. For $10.00—One Satin Painted Box, very elegant. containing 5 pounds of BON BONS, CHOCOLATES and Marron Glaces. Sa7All orders executed immediately. Write or tele- raph at once. a17-3t | MPERIAL Laws” ‘Banquet and Piano Lamps, ‘Fancy Lamps of all kinds. One gallon of Pratt's Astral with every Lamp sold. THE IMPERIAL LAMP Ts especially recommended. FRANCIS MILLER, A178 305-307 9th st. Open evenings until Christmas, a . 7 L a USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. e Below we quote a few of the thousand and one useful articles suitabie for holiday gifts: ‘Patterns of Wool Dresa Goods from $1.25 to $15. Patterne of Black and Colored Silks from $9.75 to $30. Guaranteed to wear well. ‘How's a pair of California Wool Blankets? Prices @5 to $15.0 pair. How's an Eidertown Quilt for $6 How dves an Umbrella strike you? We have them in great variety, ranging from 9Uc. to $8.50. ‘What's moro useful than « Gossamer ‘We have them for ladies and children from $1 to #4. ‘Ladies’ and Children's Fur Sets from $1.96 to @50. ‘Fur Muffs, 06c. to $12. ‘Bilk and Linen Handkerchiefs in embroidered, plain and initialed, from Se. to @2 aplece—put up in fancy Any merchandise bought of us for holiday presents and proving unsatisfactory can be exchanged after JOBNBON & LUTTRELL, ‘TAS Market space. Great Cur between Gand H. Telephone 816. 1t The Leader—Fraxacay, 531 Seventh street northwest, next to the corner of F. Does any one offer better inducements to purchasers of Watches and Jewelry? 3 it Gold and Silver-head Canes. Watrorn’s, 477 Pa. ave. ‘é 1% A Snap for Shoe Buyers. One-third off the actual value of these goods. For Saturday and Monday, positively two days only, we offer you your choice of these Shoes. All this season's production and some Follow uit Crowa ‘To cor. 9th and F. And you will be well repaid. as we shall posi. tively sell all our $3.50 Children’s Suits at $1.65. Ail our Children's $3.50 Overcoats at $1.65. Men's Fine Winter Suits at $5.62. Men's Heavy Winter Pants, $1.40. Men's Fine Melton Overcoats, $7.50. Reai Heavy Over- conte, 34 to 44 size, $2.87. Storm Uleters, fur lined, 25.62, worth €12. Chinchilis Overcoat, $4.75, worth $10. Wood Brown Suits only $8, ictly al! wool. One thousand pa'r Children’s Knee Pants, 26c. Seven hundred pair, 37c., and thousands of bargains, only to be bad at A. Frrepiaxper's, It Se. cor. 9th and E sts. ‘Gur. tena ia eel tn ae soeae fameh ce So ee want yours! If prime values in Holiday Mon's Wear are wanted, see us. We've got them. Franc & Sox, One Price, It Cor. 7th and D. Our Special Present Saturday. Christmas specials. See our new Christmas Goods. Christmas speciale. Christmas specials. Don't miss this grand ‘array of beautiful presente. Doils. Dolls. Dolls. Toy sets. Toy sets. Mush and milk seta, Oyster bowls. Great assortment of beautiful presents. This is the tea company whose coffces are all dry roasted right here in Washington by Jousstox Bros. & Co., the dry roasters. Jobnston. Dry roast. . Read the last seven lines over aga:n carefully. axp Japay Tea Co., 731 7th st. of the best makes on the market. Weare over- stocked on these goods, hence this sacrifice. Positively none of these Shoes duplicated at these prices after Monday: Ladies’ #4 Genuine Hand-made Dongola Button, 3 styles of toes and heels, in all widths. Special price, $2.65. Ladies’ $3.50 Hand-made Kangaroo Button, square, pointed and common-sense toes. Spe- cial price, $2.25. Ladies’ $3 Real Hand-made Dongola Button, 8 different styles. Special price, $1.98. Ladies ine Paris Kid Button, both cloth and kid tops. Have been our best selling €3 shoes. Go in this sale at $1.85. Ladies’ $2 Soft Fine Dongola Button, C, D and E wide, common senso or opera. $1.20. Fine Suede Oxfords or Theo Ties in different shades. Re; 200 pairs Ladies’ Overgaiters, all colors. Spe- cial price for two days, 75c. Ladies’ Embroidered Houre Slippers, 40c. Misses’ $2 Finest Paris Kid, spring eel or heeled button, $1.25. Misses’ $1.50 Fine Spring or Heel Button, $1. Men's #4 Hand-sewed Calf Shoes, $2.50. Men's $4 Cork Sole Shoes, $2.40. Men's €3 Calf Dress Shoes, 22. Men's $2 Neat Shoes, $1.20. ‘The above are positively the best values of- fered by this or any other house this season. ‘Tue Btaxparp Sor Hovse, at 824 7th st. nw. Extra Fine Mixture New Nuts. Fine agsortment Fresh Candies. See the five- pound box we offer for $1. New London aaa Raisins, { box, $1. Boston Market Mince Meat, 10-Ib. crock, $1.25. Extra Superior Old Rye Whisky, $1 per qt. Pure Old Rye Whisky, four years old, 7c. qt. Pure Old Port Wine, large bottle, 50c. Private stock Genuine Spanish Sherry, 50e. pt. 1t* Merzoer’s Fixe Guocery, 417 7th st. n.w. Housekeepers, Attention! Buy Direct From First Hands and Get Good Good: Pause and Think and You will Come to the Conclusion that Tho Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, with 225 branch stores in the United States and as many delivery wagons, can and do give bet- ter goods for less money than any house in the city,and at the same time you participate in part of the profits. Our system of doing busi- ness and giving China, Glass Ware, Crockery, &e., with Tens, Coffees, Baking Powder and Condensed Milk is closely imitated by smaller concerns, but one trial of our goods will con- vince you that we are the Leaders and Pioneers. Granulated Sugar. Standard A Sugar. White Extra C Sugar New At 35, 40, 50, 60 and 80c. per pound. Special presents to buyers of Thea-Nectar Tea and A. & P. Baking Powder. Our Java and Mocha Coffee at 33 and 35 cents ia deliciously flavored. Our new crop of Moyune Teas at @1 per pound is excellent. Don’t forget The Old Reliable Tea Houses, ‘Tue Great ATLANTIC AND Pacivic Tea Co. We cordially invite ail lovers of good Teas, Coffees and Baking Powder to call and bring their friends and inspect our excellent stock of New Teas, Pure Coffees and Baking Powder be- fore buying elsewhere. Checks given with every 25c. worth of Tea, Coffee, Baking Powder and Condensed Milk. Remember Our Stores: 501 and 503 7th st. n.w.; 1620 14th st. n.w. 3104 M st., Georgetown, 58, 59 and 60 Center Market; 92'Western Market; + and 90 st. Mar- ket; 101 Northern Liberty Market. Beware of mushroom concerns and imitators. 18-2 Newton H. Bowmay, Manager. Dissecting Cases. Watronn’s, 477 Pa. ave.* Fancy Sugar-Cured H: 10c. roid N. A. Poor, 944 La. ave. n.w. Elegant Black French Silks, extra wide width, reduced to £1.85. Large Size Bed Com- iar price, #3. Special price, $1.90. Age sige forts, 85c. Double Blankets, $1.75. All-wool Dress Goods, 39c. “CARTERS,” | It _Market space. Are they rend—Fraxacax’s advertisements? They are. You will find the explanation of E-pid-e-mic under Special Notices. it Johnston’s Breakfast Coffee, 20c. pound. 1¢ Ho! for the Holidays, Housekeepers desiring to pre fe holiday season can obtain New Sultana Maisinw, New Valencia Raisins, Best London Layer Raisins, New Citron, New Currants, New and Fine Layer All at rock-bottom prices. 1t* ‘ive Grocery, 417 7th st. n.w. $1 Typewriters. Watrony’s, 477 Pa ave.* Tea For All. peace deen ogee it and nearly everybody uses it. 't be an i ‘Cali and get Co ag tod F x x x x AND EIS TALENTED COMPARY In the fol owing rerertowre: TON BEAU BRUMMELL. BEAT BKUMMELL Liquor House at 818 F st. n. Skates, ice and roller. Watronn’s, 477 Pa. av.* Don’t Do It Again. pdf, 200 waited until Christmas eve last yoar fore purchasing your holiday mts and then realized, when it was too late. that some one else, wiser than yourself, had purchased or reserved the very articles you wantod—iet it be a warning to you this year to make your selec- tions cary If you are looking for substantial, useful presents we should like to have you eee our stock of fine furniture. We have just re- ceived some remarkably handsome Bed Koom Suites and beautiful Parlor Furniture in de- signs that are tasty and new. We devote one entire floor to Carpets, and this stock is more complete than we have ever before carried. Special attention is called to our stock of Christ- mas Specialties, imciuding Fancy Corner Cubi- < " XING, PD <0 rasse Tuinds for char: table purpanae. All are mvtted CERNAN's LYCHON Tai ATER Ponusyi ania ave and 1th THIS WERK—MATINED TOMORROW, GEO. DIXON, Chanipion Bantam-weigit Fichter of the Wertd, amd the AMERICAN FOUR VAUDEVILLE CO. Dixon Will Meet All Comers Ne Eve:y i vlay Matinee, nets, .Writing Desks and Bo SEPEERSON CoM) DY PANY. Rockers, uphoistered in plu SEFC Reon SOULE QOMPARE Century Hockers, Ching Closets, Chiffoniers “hivatesamaaee Center Tables in oak and 6th centiry finish these latter make nice card tables also. Lots! Other articles suitable for Christmas gifts. dJoux Reppex, di-dta2s 513 7th st. nw. lat tine of S owed, Johaston’s Breakfast Coffee, 0c. pound. It Perfection in every detail, the w the age—the Standard y Shu wing Machine, the lightest, quietest aud most rapid. makes 7,500 stitches a minute. Call and ex amine it and it will charm you, to wiich thousands will testify For sale oniy by Sr di2-1w ES Pens, stylo and fountain, ¢1. WaLroun’s, 477 Pa. av. * st. now. Biliousness, Constipation, Torpid Liv : eee ie re, &c., cured by Miles’ Nerve and Liver Pills, 0 , Matinee. doses 25c. Samples free at IME CHINESE COMIC OPERA, Str MM Dave Storr, 1014 F st. “Rockbridge kiye,” finest made, #4 per gal FaAEE oc! ye,” finest made, €4 per gal- . Jon; $1 quart bottle. “Lyscus, 404 Yth ot. nw. e so § oe sl-mati,tr kee A A g ae Of inestimable value to snilerers with bron- a chial troubles, Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. 5 re H ra Ee i x Johnston’s Breaktast Coffee, 20¢. pound. It E Ene bx, HH es An Invention Making Sewing a Pastime, é Wheeler & Wilson's New High Arm No. % XMAS WERE. It charms on sight. Its use enrapvares. Oftice 457 ¥th street northwest. dil-te ‘ommay Coupany from the Madi- a i pon 1 00 BP Tees Du stands and the Dictionar; D DIG © Blevator runs. Terius to suit DoD Il vou Tecular incouies, Gro. W. Lepr In the three-sct AMUSEMENTS. ve Farce, recat ALBAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE, SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 20, At 8 o'clock, Sa The Saczed Musical Event.~“68 ‘The New Yor Lecture apd Concer: Burean re- ‘spectfully announce By Mrs, ROMUAT Preceds byt int Seate are now sei SPETAL ay NouNce S > PACHRCO, * Commdietta, At anyat ACAD! The Charming American Violinist. Also first appearance in this city of ‘The iamous MM MM 000 277 A RRR OTTIT Bie 0% “Za RFR, TH MUNM OO 2 KA Ree fT EXACT ORTOINAL CAST. BEM O° Z, AA ER E EXACT OKIGINAL CAST. MM ‘oo zz SR ER FT SYMPHONY Sale of seats will open Thursday: 215. : NIVERSALIST CHURCL, cus ° U 12th and Late a, OF New York City. = 8 CELEBRATED SOLO ARTISTS 8 Four Popular Lectures on Scientific Suljects ty — PROF. JOUN B. DE MOTTE, Fu. D. MLLE MARY FORREST, The Distinguished Americon Prima Donna. Positively no advance in recular prices. Seat 14 Ocean.” “Music and Masicana” Monday, Jan. 4 Friday, Jan. 8 Monday, Jan. 11 Friday, Jan. 15. Profusely Llusirate if Character.” by Experiments and Lantera Projections. Course tickets, $1.50 and ¢ aay, De Sunday papers UJ SVERSALIST CHURCH, 13th and L ste. n.w., SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. 19, AT 8 O'CLOCK. ALFRED GRUENFELD, COURT PIANIST TO THE EMPERORS OF GERMANY AND AUSTRIA. _ LECTURES. os HEINRICH GRUENFELD, “Fy Ow BAIN is a eee Wi be the ea Prot, HA. Manen'y talk Court Violoncellist Emperor of Genoany. | st > mw York ave. we. " = vat | Hox’corisr Frias _ kets free. Cat ONE GRAND CONCERT. Beethoven. Sonata, A major, Op. G9. For piano weer nd Heinrich Grueufeld, TAGE Altrea Beathoven, , Andiute Favorit, ep endian ferner Liszt. Iscide's Liobested. me Barrack ‘Alfred Gruenteld. ed <3 Molique., Second part from the Concerto. Yall complete without a ride’ on our great aix-in- Gabriel" Marie, La Cinquantaine hand Tal'y Hor Jeeaves SLs lst st nw neat ‘Moszkovshi. Guitarre. Schumann. Novellette, F major. WINTER RESORTS. pd Komauze, D manor. UKAY CAVERNS Ak Visitors gai alwaja hi A. Gruenfeta. Tiunserian Dances. Hunsanan ; (Arrangement by Alfred Graenfeld ) ‘OPEN AN a = _ saoas Reivers Vito. Hooret avranoxs. Heinrich Gruenfeld. Alfred Gruenfeld. Serenade, B iunjor. BUTAW FLACK, BALTIMORE, Menuetto, Op. Si Biehest and Lealt . Fittanie. ou tactives from Loben- | watt ‘erin abd Teunumuser ‘Allred Uruenfeld. J worid. & nove: feature, ersoukliug the city of Bal RESERVED SEATS, 31.50 Box Sheet Opens at Kuabo's DECEMBER 14. aks AKNER STORK. Prop. et — KNABE PIANOS USED. dlost aT Caruazr & Lewy, VARD BANJO CLUB, {2d 7th and 706 K at. n. HARVARD MANDOLIN CLUB, _ ‘CONCE! We offer a special bureain in Ladies’ Woo! Ding- N Rifles’ Hall, Wednesday, December 23, 1801. onal Reefer Jackets. Prices were @> and 66, stiidbcucnesdest Mecscrots Mane troedioer | Sines 40, chcice tor 83.50 a3 One Seal Plush Siodjeska Wrap. Price war @0. ” Geen aia Togo at $10. Size iki Twenty-five young, Indi he +" Prancet Fine Ansonia Ciocks, siriking the hour and half of, the Morning Star” at the Concert es, carmel hour, wit fine Uronge orumineuts, auch boot FRIDAY EVENINGS, Deceuiser "17 and IR, 1801- the regular prices Besides the instru.nen'al and vocal parts of the pro- Fine Biejuc oud China Ornaments. — ‘irsams. by three young. ladies sid Joloxnes and Extra Mailitary drill by ten lattes ander Wallace wiil be nether + pgpemieteatanes snechonal wiven.” Mr. LT. Rufiu, uanager. Adiuiswion, oc. Gecorated china Lott disse" Ladies’, Men's and Children's Handkerchieia, im lawn, linen and silk. Prices to suit every one. ‘Ladies’ Skirts, in sutteen, wool, mohair and ‘silk. (AL PAUGH'S GRAND OFERA HOUSE. “+ Au endless variety, at MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1692, The Fancy Baskets of all kinds. Head Rests, both CHORAL SOCIETY, Sides China silk. only 25c. Dowp Pilows, SUK Tidies. Walter Damrosch, Conductor, Kid Gloves for Ladies, Men and Children. Alot of Large Japauese Dulls, thet were 250, togo at 17c. Do not miss the Extra Chenille Portieres, fringe and dado top and bottou, we are selling at 64 50. Chorus of 200. The Symphony Orchestra of New York. Prices, $2, $1.50, 61 and 75 centa ‘Tickets on sale at Metzorott's, 1110 F st. nw, a12-7¢ Aeration ‘Mra, P. Harris, R. L. Brition and T. F. Dean, Proprietors and Managers. MOL Sovised tocasmtee cur extensive smorement of ‘Week commencing Monday, December 14, bit, “TES «. W. FREMONT, “ Richly Decorated Pieces to @mali and -eeat Clifton, entities = es ‘CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. 59 cod RICH CUT AXD ENGRAVED