Evening Star Newspaper, January 23, 1892, Page 6

6, THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C. SATURDAY. JANUARY 23. 1892—SIXTEEN PAGES, THEWORLD OF SOCIETY Fashionable Entertainments An- nounced for the Coming Week. HOSPITALITY AT THE CAPITAL Luncheons, Teas and Receptions—The Past Week in Society—Some Beautifal Rooms in Washington Homes— Weddings Announced for the Near Future—Personal Notes, The past week bas been one of dinner and lanch giving, with few lirge entertainments. ‘The dance last night at Sire. John MeLean’s was a email one, only thirty or forty being asked. Mrs. n has cards out for a cotillion on Febr parte. Other notably week after next are Mr. ‘ge entertainments the Barney's at home on February 2, Mre. A Britton’s_ reception February 3 and another Bachelors’ cotillion. ‘These are already announced. A few of the many things on for the next seven days are in the following list: Mmowpar. Mrs. R. G. Dyrenforth gives a tea. Miss Tillinghast, a reception to Rhea at Welcker’s. Mrs. Kalph C. Johnson, a luncheon. The Postmaster General and Mra. Wana- maker will give a dinner, to be followed by a large reception, in honor of the President and Mrs. Harrison. Representative and Mra. Oates will give a re- ception to meet Mrs. Charles Carver from 9 to om TUESDAY. Yrs. Wilmerding will give # luncheon in fionor of Mrs. Harrison. G. Payne, a tea to meet Miss Hunter, 4 to 7. Mrs. tobert Fitch Shepard, a tea, 4 to7. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Glover, a dinner. The second levee, which is in houor of the Congress and judiciary, will take place at the White House. WEDSEADAY. ‘The marriage of Miss Kent and Mr. Hugh ‘Legare takes place. The Misses Merrick will giveatea to meet Miss Hawks. ‘The members of the Washington Club will give a reception at 4 o'clock to meet Mrs. John Sherwood. In the evening Senator and Mrs. Carlisle will give a reception to meet Miss Mattie Thomp- fon and Miss Helm. ‘The annual charity ball takes place at the Riles’ armory. auvaspar. Mrs. Jno. A. Logan will give a tea, 4 to 7, to meet Mr. and Mrs. Jno. A. Logan. jr- ‘There will be ‘ableauz oivantsat the Arlington for the beuefit of the Mary Washington Monu- ent Association. honor of Miss Bona- | mother, which are in one of the old palazzi in Florence. The rooms were beautifully dec- orated with plants and flowers. The chande- lier of Venetian glass was twined with holly and misletoe, and « large bell of white chrys- anthemums hung from the center of it. bride, who was charmingly attired in soft white which suited well her slender fig- ure and blonde beauty, she carried a bunch of white Marguerites, and was given away by her father, Col. William B. Hughes of the United States army bsequent ceremony was con- ducted at the Palazzo Vecchio in accordance with Italian law. ‘The witnesses were the U. 3. consul, Mr. J. Merner Long, and Signor Pasento. After the ceremony the newly mar- ried couple went to Leghorn. The bride was well remembered by friends on both sides of the Atlantic. Madame Tateno, wife of the Japanese min- ister, will be unavoidably prevented from being at home to callers on Tuesdays, January 26 and February 2 Mrs. Frank Stewart Osborne will receiveat the Shoreham on Monday after 3 p.m. She will be aasisted by Mrs. Flore Thayer McCray from Hartford, Conn., ®ho will be Mrs. Osborne’ guest for a couple of weeks. a | Mrs. Judge Fisher and Miss Fisher of 2006 G | street will receive on Fridays in February from 3 to 6 o'clock p.m. Miss Cynthia E. Cleveland and Mrs. Emily L. Sherwood will receive on Thursday, January 28, at 1407 Chapin street, Columbia Heights They will be assisted by Coyne Fletcher and & bevy of beautiful young ladies. Mrs. Barney of Rhode Island avenue enter- tained at luncheon on Thursday the following ladies: Mrs. Pellew, Mrs. McKim, Mrs. Kobert Hinckley, Mrs. Sheridan, Mra’ Dr. Lincoln, Mra, Alex. Magruder, Mrs. Cuyler, Mrs. Auden- ried, Mrs, Bugher, Mra. Hornsby, Mrs. Hoey and Mrs. Hammond. The artistic surround- ings and originality of Mrs. Barney's home were greatly admired by her guests, Mrs. C. W. Macune will not be at home to callers on Monday, 25th. Miss Clara Salmon is visiting Mrs. { Gros- ner, 458 M street northwest. At home Sunday, 24th. ‘The Short Story Club held its usual meeting at G10 H street on Wednesday evening last and the music and readings and recitations were excellent throughout. ‘fhe author of the evening, Mrs. F. R. Burket, read an teresting story, entitled “That Old Horse:” Prof. G. L. Henderson gave the second lecture of his course on the wonders of the Yellowstone Park and left all present anxious to hear his conti uation of the subject at the next meeting, February 3, at Mrs. Morell’s on E street. Mrs. O. H. P. Williamsof Pittsburg is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Grondia, at the Shore- ham for a few days. Miss Madge Cohen has issued cards for a tea for Wednesday, January 27. Mra. John Thornton Wood, 318 East Capitol street, will not receive on Monday, the 25th, but will be at home on Mondays in February. Mrs. Veazey will not receive on Monday, but will take that day to pay calls. A pleasant leap year party was given to Mr. Albert Vauks at the residence of bis aunt, Mrs. Inspector General and Mra, Breckinridge will give a dinner to Secretary and Mrs. Elkins. FRIDAY. ‘Mra. Chas. Poor gives a tem. Senator and Mrs. Hale, a dinner to the Presi- dent and Mrs. Harrison. Secretary and Mra. Nobie will give a dinner. Senator and Mrs, McPherson will give a dinner. ‘The Japanese minister and Mme. Tateno will give an evening reception. 9 to 12 saTURpar. Mra. Rathbone will give a luncheon to Miss Brice and Miss Foster. The reception that was to be held by Mrs. Donohue, 1227 30th street. Among those present were the Misses Donohoe, Eckert, Craig, Mo- ling, Butterhof. Williams, Irvin, Gaski sell, Pruitt, Koberts, Shirley, Bewer, and Keese, Messrs. Pruitt, MeGiiton, Russell, Vauks, Lowe, Dorsey, Shipley, Broderick, Hud- son, Otis, Hensley, Woodard, Beaver, Smith and Parker. Judge Waugh of Indiana, Mra. Waugh and iss Waugh ant State Senator Boyd of Indiana and Miss Boyd were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Z. P. Gunion at their home, 927 O street, last night. A program of vocal and instra- mental music was carried out, participated in by Mr. Marsh, Miss Waugh and Miss Gunion, ajter which refreshments were served. Among others present were Mr. and Mra. Woodworth, Harrison this afternoon is postponed, owing to the death of Justice Braul: Mrs. Worthington gave « luncheon today. Mrs. Gen. Breckinridge gave a iuncheon to thirty yesterday, to both laies and gentlemen. Mrs. McPherson gave s breakfast today to meet Mr. and Mrs. Reginald de Koven. Invitations have been received her2 for the marriage of Miss Louise Catherwood, daughter of Mra. C. L.Catherwood, and Mr. Ernest C. La Montague, Thursday, February 9, at St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco. ‘Mra. Wm. Lay gave a luncheon on Wednes- day in honor of her guest, Miss Peterson of Philadelphia, who isa niece of Mrs. Geo. W. Childs. “The young Indies invited to meet her were Miss Condit Smith, Miss Mildred Carlisle, Miss Hoff, Muss Mullan, Mies Davidge, Miss Pat” ten, Miss Jackson, Miss Williams and Miss Wanamaker. ‘There are several large weddings in pros- ct. Miss Kent and Mr. Hugh Legare of the tate Department will be married next Wed- nesday. Miss Ella fiorsey and Mr. Montgora- ery will be married carly in February at St Matthew's. Another notable wedding at St Matthew's is planned for the 17th of February. The bride is Miss Agnes L. Macdonough and the groom Mr. Join I. Agar of New York. Miss Macdon- ough isa niece of Mra. Jas. V. Coleman and is spending the winter here with her in the Myers house. Miss Macdonough has lived abroad nearly all her life, her mother, Mrs. Katherine Macdouough, having died ia London about a Year ago. Her engagement to Mr. Agar was ‘announced in New York. Mrs. Campbell gave a luncheon on Thursday im honor of Miss Gray, the debutante daughter of Senator Gray of Delaware. The guests asked to meet her were Miss Gale, Miss Mchim, Misa Eastman, Miss Mullan, Miss Margaret Cox, Miss May Cox and Miss Horsey. Senator and Mra Hale gave a dinner Inst night. Their new house has many novel effects in its construction. For instance, in the dining room in the center of the mantel piece there is a slab of green marble set in the wall, through which the light comes sufficiently to show distinctly all; the beautiful trac- ery im the marble. The same effect is ined in the library on the west front of the jouse. The three rooms at the southwest cor- ner—a reception, drawing and library—make a fine, spacious suite. The drawing room has some superb pieces of Dresden china furniture Miss Albert of Indianapolis, Mrs. Newell, Mr. Dale and Mr. Geo. Woodworth. Mrs. E. 5. Cromwell, 1602 Q street, will be at home Wednesdays the remainder of the season. Mrs. Joel Hiliman will receive next Friday. Mrs. William A. Stone of Allegheny will re- ceive Tuesday at 1721 Q atreet, assisted by Miss Stone and Miss McCreery of Allegheny. ‘A birthday dinner was given Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mra. E. W. Boker, 1921 16th street. to their guest, Miss Grace L. Parker of Boffalo. Mrs. George B. Edwards, 1305 Corcoranstreet, will be at home Wednesdays. ‘Mrs. Jobn B. Allen of B street northeast will receive on Monday from 3 to 6. Miss Lillian Aronhime of Charlottesville, Va., is visiting Miss Ercie Richold, 427 6th street southwest. Mra. Herbert Gouverneur Ogden will be at home Fridays in February at the Woodmont, Jowa Circle. An enjoyable surprise party was given to Mr. Charles A. Langley at his home, “Langley Villa,” neac Takoma ‘Park. Shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday night there arrived at the house three coach loads of young people from George- town and many single teams from the city proper. Mr. Langley’s capacious barn was taxed to its utmost capacity in housing all the teams, but the house amply took care of the people. Shortly after arrival danc- ing was commenced and indulged in to an eariy hour in the morning, interrupted only by a supper served at midnight. Just be- fore adjourning to the supper table Mr. Wm. McShea, in a few short words, presented Mr. Langley with a very handsome gold-headed cane. the gift of those present. Miss Martha Hichborn, daughter of Naval Constructor Philip Hichborn, gove a delightful luncheon to a large number of her friends this afternoou. After luncheon the entire party attended a performance of “Robi Hood” by the Bostonians at Albaugh’s Grand Opera House,still the guests of their fair young hostess. They occupied the front row of the orchestra, chaperoned by Mrs. Hichborn. The party consisted of the Misses Martha Hichborn, Marie Williamson, Jessie Miller, Florence Farus- th, Lerina Garber, Florence Wilson, Loutse ainwright, Edith Woodward, Bessie Crow, Emily ‘Tbomas, Martha Robinson, Helen Gil- kerson, Constance Adee, Lena Wilson, Nannie Williamson, Flora Rees. Lelia Peachy, Anna and the special fad of the day, a collection of miniatures and silver ornaments, is shown ina wiase-covered table. The book shelves and all the wood work in the library are enameled in white, and the walls are covered in crimson brocatelle. White and crimson are novel ideas in brary decoration. The dining room is in Fich dark woods, the walls are covered in green tapestries and the hangings are in the same shades. The enormous hall aud square stair- ease give the best idea of Low spacious the house really is, Dr. Guzman, the minister from Nicaragua, has joined the ranks of diplomatic photo- graphers. His specialties are interiors, and his gvllection is becoming very rich in those of Washington houses. Mme. Guzman has not beet. in her usual robust health this winter and bas not mingled in social life at all. She has been in Philadelphia for a part of the winter. Senator and Mrs. Stanford are going to New York today to remain away for a week or so. ‘The new dining room in their K street mansion has just received its finishing touches and Mra. Stanford's first formal entertainment there will be her luncheon on February 2 for Mrs. Harrison, toom is probably the largest private dining room in this city and totally unlike any other in its decorative scheme. It is furnished in the colonial style. ‘The wails are light, but ure so entirely covered with pictures that the room in one sense is a picture galiery. The wood work is all white ‘and bas the old-time decorations, garlands and bow knots, that are seen im the oldest houses. Ail the furniture is white, with a deli- cate touch of gilt. The buffet it vers large and @ very handsome of furniture. It has miiver closets above it, hned in Persian red plush, against which the silver is doubly eifect- ive. Old-fashioned settees are at each broad window. The chairs are all white, have high, comfortable backs and are upholstered in Fersian red tapestry. Two large mirrore ene above the taii mantelpiece and the other at the other, end reflect everything in the Foom. The hangings are in Persian red silk and the portieres in plush, the same shade, Fichly embroidsred. “On the wall are four marble bas-reliets of the Olympian gods, each im group of three figures. They arc the work of the most eminent of living Greek sculptors and are framed in an exact reproduction of the front of the Greek tempie in which are the originals. The wide spaces on each side of the fireplace are filled im with giass und china closets. Une of them is Siled in with a superb set of piates that are not equaicd in beauty or value scarccly this country and the other is tilled with the new set of Vienna giass ware that Mrs. Stanford brought over last summer. In fact for the first this city she has s piace large enough to display some Of the artistic treasures in china and silver of which she owns so much. Nearly every room bas had a few new pictures added, recent pur- chase both in this country and in Europe, 80 that in this respect the genera! appearance of the rshas been somewhat changed. ‘The old dining room has now been arranged as another parior. Wedding cards have been received bere an- Quackenbush and the Misses Allen of the navy ard. *"fa epite of the inclement weather on Tuce- day eveniug quite s number of young folks were present on the occasion of the first hop of the season given by Columbia Division, No. 3, U. RB. K. of P. Among those present were Col. G. J. L. Foxwell, Lieut. Col. Harry Cog- gins and Adjt. O. L. ‘Suess of the regimental staff and Capt. A. C. Columbus of Washington Division, Capt. W_ G. Lown and wife, Miss Chipperiay of New York, Mrs. Frye and Miss Frye, Mr and Mra. Woodward and Miss Suedez, Mr. and Mra. Mangum and Miss Bache, Mr. and Mrs. Payne, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rynex and Miss Dot Kynex, Mrs. and Miss Turner, Misses ‘Timmons and Murphy of West Virginia, | Misses Snell, | Davidson, Coppersmyth, Probey,Lynch, Buckman, Huntt, Canteld, Voigt, Dalrymple, MacQuade, Ise- man, Mastin, Hamilton, Fifer, Eglo’ and Suess, and Messrs. Wm. Jobnson, Meyer, Vivin, ‘Trainor, Byron, Hofmann, Voigt, ‘Miller, Huntt, ‘Colman, ’ Clarke, Crooke, Jusper, G: way, Rodman,’ Davidson, Luttcell, Langley, Kosafy, Ruppert, Dujies, Riine and Lailey, and Sir Knights Lieut.'C. W. Davis, 0. H. Rynex, Hall, Camfieid, Kendrick, Springmann, Delarue, Koberts, BucBeth, Heisiey, Brooks, J. Adams, D. Adams, Thomas, Garner, Friess, Curtis, M. Eppley, G. Eppley and Moffett of Columbia Division. AJEditor Evan P. Howell of the Atlanta Consti- tution and wife aro visiting their niece, Mrs. Judge Miller, at Takoma Park. ‘The Elgamore Club, formerly 8. 8. B., has | decided to give amasquerade in honor of | the ladies of the club on the 5t of Veheaay, ‘The announcement of the marriage of Miss | Maggie T. Barrett to Mr. Florian S Tholl of | Richmond to take place at St. Aloysius’ Church | Wednesday evening attracted a large number of friends and relatives. The rector, Rev. Cor- nelius Gillespie, performed the ‘ceremony. |The bride was becomingly attired ina hand- some white silk trimmed with Irish point lace | and carried a bouquet of Marechal Neil rose buds. Miss Nora Tholl, sister of the groom, attended as bridesmaid, who was also similarly arrayed and held a bunch of La France roses. Mr. J. M. Fowler acted as best man, with Messrs. Frank Daley, Philip MeNickle, Frank Killigan and Edward P. Schwartz as ushers. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's residence, 208 G street. After the guests had assembied a bountiful collation was served. ‘Ainong the many at the reception were Kev. C. Gillespie, Rev. A. J. Keating, Mr. and Mra. Shughrue, Mrs M. Contty of Pliladelphia, Mrs M. ‘Thol! of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Lohmeyor, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bauer, Miss Nora Tholl and Mr. J. M. Fowler of Richmond, Mr. and Mra. | Pilling, Mr. and Mrs, Costello, Mr. and Mra. | Hermann, Mrs and Miss Bogan, Mr. and Mra. | Carr, Mrs. Kirschly, Mr. and Mrs. MeClosky, Mr. and Mrs. Dunning. Mr. D. Grady, Mr. an Mrs. Hugbn, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mra White, Mr. D. Lane, the Misses Killigun, Miss Annie’ “Barrett, Miss Hannah Sch Miss Lou O'Connor, Misses Daley, Miss Bessie Kirschly, Misses Misses Mamie Lor Miss M. Grady,” Miees. MeNsmues Lorxmana. . a Stank Killigan, Phillip il » . Bauer, Charies West, Victor H. John- son, Joseph F: Cullen and Charles _ After the reception the newly married couple took the train for an extended trip north. Mrs. Hutchinson and the Misses Hutchinson will not be at home Wednesday, February 27. ‘They will resume their Wednesdays February 3. Mrs. Robert G, Dyrenforth of 1323 K street has sent out cards for « tea next Monday, from 5 to §, to present her daughters, who have been in Europe for a year past. Mrs. Ralph C. Johuson, sr., gives aluncheon on Monday at the Portland in honor of Mrs. MeGowan of New York, sister of Mrs, Admiral Harmony. Mrs. H. W. Wellshasissued cards for January 90 from 4 to 7. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Jackson will be at home Friday afternoon. Mrs. Jackson will have Miss Sloan with her from Baltimore. Mrs. Horace S. Cummings and her sister, Miss Irwin, will be at home on Tuesdays in February. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Dunnell, with their little daughter, are located for the winter at the Ho- tel Oxford. Mrs. and Miss Harter of the Richmond will not receive Tuesday, January 26, but will be Glad to seo their friends the first Tuesday in February. Mr. John B. Rogers of San Francisco and Lillie Diemar Klemroth of this city were quietly married Tuesday evening, January 19, at the residence of the Rev. Dr. Bartlett. At homeat 1707 13th strect northwest. -Mrs. Senator Hansbrough will receive on Thursday at the Hotel Cochran, assisted Ee Mrs, Senator Casey, Mrs. Representative Smit of Arizona, and the Misses Pepys of Brighton, Engiand. Mra, Pred Brackett and Miss Brackett will be at home to their friends Thursdays in Febru- ary, at 912 T street northwest. An enjoyable party was given laet evening at Mrs. Morgan's, 204 9th street southeast, by her daughter Ella, in celebration of ber’ sixtieth birthday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. MeKie, Mr. Guild, ir. aud Mrs. Benham, Mrs.Boueil and daughter, Mr.and Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. Aleck and Mrs. McKie, Mr. and Mra. Scott, Mr. W. G. Morgan and family, Mra, P. Maloney, Mrs. Bray, Mr. Wu. Kell and family, Mr. G. A! Bray and wife, Mr. James Kell und Mrs. Kell, Mr. and Mrs. Schley, Misses Josic and Maggie McMuhons, K. J. Fieming, G. and M. Dodge. E. and N. Walsh, A.and L. Riecke, M. Bray, R- Sullivan, Gibbs, A. J.and M. Maloney. Mealy, M. Collins,B. McKie, L. Action, B. Muchers and Messrs. Wolf, Mann, Bope, Matoney, Dauech, Hauselein, Action, Collins, Blaine, Campbell, Coleman, M. Bray, C. Bray, W. Bishop, J. Lane, and Mr. Duvall. The Le Droit Park Literary Society met last night at the residence of Mr. Metcalf, 435 Flor- ida avenue. A pleasant masquerade party was given to Miss Irenc Griffith last evening at her resi- dence, 1613 5th street northwest. Among those resent wero Mi ie Eckels, ag “Japanese Girl,” Nettie Paige ae “Aunt Dinah,” Emma Me- loney as * Fortune Teller,” Blanche Brenner as “Bo Peep,” Hattie Barker a tie Hammerly as “Night Tambourine Girl,” Ireue Grifiithas “Pensant,” Mand Bailey, Julia Heaney, Emma Hempler, Augusta Kittesshofer, Bewsie Killigan, Messrs, Lee Hammerly as "‘Negro,” James A. Griffith, jr., as “Dude,” Willie Darker as “Topsy,” Chas, Friess as ‘White Cup.” Percy Lowd as “Ghost,” Alphonso Hobson, Harry Brenner as “Clown,” Wiilie Fincham as “Clown,” Hamilton Lowd as “Witch,” Raymond Stokes, Charles Maxwell, Denny Callabun and Nelson’ Wyman. Ata late hour a fine collation was serve Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Cowgill of Philadel phia, on their bridal tour, are visiting Mr. E. Clinton Blair, 229 E street northwest. Mr. Thomas E. Waggaman has issued cards of invitation for Wednesday next to a private view of agroup of water colors by Dutch mas- ters, just received, and which will hereafter Katie Johnson as form part of bis collection. Owing to the strictly artistic nature of the entertainment the ist of invitations has been, as far as possible, confined to artists, students and those most identified, whether as collectors or connois- seurs, with the cause of art in Washington. Mr. Waggaman has completely remodeled his water color gallery for the occasion, devoting to works in that medium all the space hereto- fore given to etchings in black and whitc. An enjoyable masquerade ball was given last night by the young people of Takoma Park. There were many striking and picturesque cos- tumes worn. A substantial supper was served and altogether it was one of the most delight- ful entertainments ever given in Takoma Park. Capt. Day of the navy was master of ceremon- ies. Some of those who were present and the acters were: Miss Bertie Page, A Lom- bardy Peasant: Miss Amy Parkins, German Peasant; Miss Grace Ford, Night; Miss Edith Page, A Lady of Color; Miss Cherry Ford, Miss Muffit; Miss May Martin, Peasant Girl; Mise Blanche Day, French Peasant; Miss Madge Gilbert, Kate Greenaway; Miss | Perlie Welch, Bo Peep; Miss Alice Wasserbach, Goddess of Liberty; Miss Gussie Thomas, A’ Wren; Miss Lydia ‘Prawner. Queen of Clubs; Miss Blanche Nicholson, Snow; Miss Sallie Myers, Dawn; Mise Katie Day, Quakeress; Miss Lulie Day, French Peasant; Miss Nellie Darling. Fortune ‘eller, Miss Nannie Krebs, Spanish Peasant; Miss,Bes- sic Lawrence, Swiss Peasant, Miss Katie Roach, America; Miss Ivy Ingraham, Flower Girl; Miss Carrie Summy,Folly; Miss Martha Deauo, Bo Peep: Miss Florence Smith, Kate Green- way; Mies Mabel Smith, Miss Mary Hol- mead, Night; Mary Stone, English Court Lady, Mr. Selden Lay, Chinaman; Mr. Harry Daw- son, Japanese Lady: Buzz Carroll, Mexican; Ralph Jones, Bro. Jonathan; Carroll Degges, Clown; Ned Lay, Faust; Will Page, Satan; John Darling, Knight; Arthur Wasserbach, Jockey; Dick ~ La; Italiana _ Peusant; — George Garritt, Highlander; Brawner ‘Nicholson, Colored Sport; L. L. Nicholson, Officer; John Brawner, Dutchman; Mack Green, Fat Boy; Charles Lewis, Greek;. T. Albert Lay, Arab; Fred Parkins, Seventh Street Swell; Martin Parkins, Naval Officer; Langley Ingraham, Sailor Boy; George Lase- kam, Faust. Besides the maskers there were a number of others present as lookers-on. Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Cox pleasantly enter- tained last night a recently formed card club which is to meet at intervals of twc weeks at the homes of its members in succession. Pro- gressive euchre was the game enjoyed last evening. Invitations are being sent out for a cotillion to Le given Thursday, 28th instant, by the pro- prietor of the Buckingham to his guests and their friends, which it is expected bea very handsome and enjoyable affair. Mrs. M. W. Beveridge and the Misses Bever- idge will be at home February 1 and 8. Quite unique entertainment was given Fri- day night in honor of the birthday of Mrs. K. K. Thomas. A sleighing party was given to “the Willows,” Tenleytown, and after spending acouple of hours in dancing and singing, re- turned to Mrs. Thomas’ residence, 604 H street northwest, and sat down to a bountifully laden table. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs, Smith, Mr. and Mrs Kirkwood, Mrs. Jennie Ferguson, Mrs. Gray, Misses Mamic and Carrie Andrews, Mr. Ned Thomas of New York, . Parker, Mr. Crawford, Mr. W- Master Robert Gray. Mrs. E. H. Bond and daughter, Ethel, of Pittsburz, Pa., are visit’ng their aunt, Mrs. R. A. Edmonston of 1511 Columbia strect north- west. ‘There was a very pleasant progressive euchre party held at the residenee of Mra D. J. Macarty, 901 U street northwest, ‘Ihursday evening | The participants wore Miss Mitchell, who captured the ladies’ prize; Mis Metzerott, Miss Lottie Meek, Miss Clara Stowell, Miss Seibert, Miss Eumio Seibert and Mise Ada Car- man, who carried off the booby prize; Mr. Phil Muth. who was tho successful winner of the gentlemen’s prize; Mr. Bonn, Dr. Carman, Mr. John Carman, Mr. DeLacey, Mr. John Seibert, Bir. Will Stowell, Mr. Wallace Stowell and Mr. Metzerott, who secured the gentlemen's booby prize. ‘Mra. Saxton, mother of Mrs. Pendleton of the Washington navy yard, is lying danger- ously ill of pneumonia. Mrs. Gilbert B. Towles gave s debutante tea yesterday to her daughter, Miss Bessie. ‘The decorations were srosebuds and maiden- hair tern. Among the guests were Prof. and Mrs Cabell, Mr. and Mrs. Zenas ©. Robbins, Mrs. John A. Logar., Mr. Wm. Causey Dee, Gen. and Mrs. Du Barry, Maj. and Mra. Powell, Dr. and Mrs. Pope, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Edmon- ston, Maj. and Mra. T. 0. Towles, Dr. and Mra. Krogstadt, Mra, Henry Blountand Miss Blount, Col. and Mra. MacDonald, Capt. and Mrs. Cowles, Col. Wm. F. M. McCarty of Hagers- town, Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Robbins, Gen. and Mrs, Lockwood. “Mrs. Towles will be at home on Mondays as usual, 1305 Clifton street, Co- lumbia Heights. An event in the social season eagerly an- ticipated is the privato theatrical performance tobe given at the Arlington next Thi % ‘The parts are to be taken by loading society Young ladies and it bids fair. to rival any fosh- jonable entertainment given in Washington for leNickle, Miss | charge of the music. Mrs. E. B. Grandon will receive at the Shore- ‘bam on Mondays from 8 to § o'clock. THE MARINE BARKACKS, An Inspection Made by a “Star” Reporter + ‘This Morning. EVERY ROOM EXAMINED AND THE BILL OF FARE TESTED—IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COMFORT OF ‘THE MARINES TO BE MADE NEXT JULY—TESTI- MONY IN THE COMPLAINT CASE HEARD. ‘The court of inquiry at the navy yard that is examining into the charge made against the quality of rations served the marines,and their quarters, was resumed at 12:30 o'clock this afternoon. So far very little has been brought out that places affairs at the yard in bad light. The time originally set for the opening of the court was 10:30 o'clock, but there were a nam- ber of unavoidable delays in the workef pre- paring the testimony already taken, and the hearing was postponed until after luncheon. During this interval Tux Stax reporter made a little investigation on his own account and when permission was asked of Lieut. Quackenbush, officer of the day, to inspect the barracks it was granted willingly and without delay, and the two went all over the big build- ing from top to bottom. Te would be hard to imagine a neater oF more shipshape-looking place. An usual on Satur- days, a general house cleaning was going on, and soap and water were being uscd in allo- pathic doses. The building that is occupied as the marine barracks is the big gray structure above and on either side of the main gate into the navy yard. THE GUARD ROOM AND CELLS. One of the first rooms entered in this tour of inspection was the guard room, where the men on guard stay. “Attention!” and every man in the room was on his feet instantly in recog- nition of the officer of the day. Ina small cell Opening out of the guard room was the young man King, who testified yesterday that he had so many complaints to make of his treatment since he had been at the yard. The cell in which he has been the larger part of his term of service in the Marine corps was @ clean, whitewashed room, and the only thing about it that suggested continement was the grated door. ‘This was wide open, and King, with his cap and blouse off. was hard at work scrubbing up the floor. He is a good- looking and apparently well-educated young man. He has only been in the marine corp: Inst August and he has spent more than that time behind the grating. Among the men he is known as a malcontent or in general parlance as a “kicker.” Yesterday after- noon when be was on the stand as a wit- ness some questions were asked of him in cross examination by Capt. Meade, command- ing officer of the marines at the yard, and thereupon King turned to the president of the court and asked by what authority Capt. Meade was questioning him. It was necessary to read the letter from Secretary Tracy au- thorizing Capt. Meade to cross-examine wit- nesses before he would answer. : In a cel} adjoining the one occupied by King was Brown, or Lraun, who was so diligent in rushing into print with stories of his treatment atthe barracks. According to the army records he i a deserter from that branch of the service, having served in » number of regiments under as many different names. He secms to have had # fondness for enlisting, for no sooner waa he out of one command than he was in another notwithstanding the fact that each time he had to take an onth that he had never served in the army before. It is quite likely that his services in the marine corps will be dispeused with in the near future. He is now held for discharge us an ex-convict. THE SLEEPING ROOMS, The rooms where the men eleep at the bar- racks are large, well-lighted and well-warmed apartmonts. In each a number of single iron cota are placed with their heads to the wall, and at the head of each bed is a row of shelves used by the men for storing their belongings. Each man has also one or two boxes for his things, The mattresses are _ fillied with straw and are covered with the regulation gray blanket. After tho first of next July, wien the next appropriation goes into effect, they will all be furnished with com- fortable spring bedy and white sheets. This will bea decided innovation in the marine sys: tem, » system that bas held since the corps was first organized, one hundred and fifteen years ago. It so happens that Capt. Meade, who is interested in the outcome of the present hearing, is @ member of the board that recommended these and a number of other changes that will add to the comfort of the en- listed men. This morning the men were for the most part lying around on their bunks reading and smoking, some of them doing a little amateur tailoring, and all busily engaged in waiting for the dinner hour to arrive. TEE DINING AND COOK ROOMS. In the logical order of events the dining Toom was nex: visited. It opens to the south and several big windows let in a perfect flood of sunshine, The tables were without cloths, but they were of hard wood and polished until they fairly shone. At the end of each table were piles of plates, exch plate being literaily covered with meatin a quantity compared with which a portion served at the ordivary table dhote jotel would be a trifling matter. In addition the bill of fare for dinner today included pota- toes, bean soup and baker's bread. In the cook room five big privates, who act as cooks, were at work preparing ammunition for the noon fray. Everything was serupul- ously clean and the big kettles filled with bean soup sent forth an appetizing odor for those who like bean soup. One of the witnesses on the stand yesterday said that when they had bean soup for dinner it was impossible to find the bean. That was anything but true to- day, however it may have been in the past, for when a ladle full of soup was dipped out of the kettle it looked more like a _ bean stew, the beans so outnumbered the soup. It was served in big bowls and one of the cooks on being questioned said that they cooked enough to give almost every man @ second helping. The bowls were ¢o big though, he suid, that very few of the men played the Oliver Twist act and come back for more. WHAT THEY Ear. In the store room wero piles of potatoes, barrels of flour and sugar, and all the equip- ments that go to fill up the pantry in a private house. All was of the best in quality, for when it is not it is rejected and thrown Back upon the contractors. When all the staple goods contracted for are not required the deficiency is made up in the way of canned goods and luxuries of a mild sort that go tar toward re- heving the monotony of the bill of fare. ‘The regulation bill of fare tor the week is as foliows: Monday—Breakfast, beef stew, coffee and bread; dinner, bean soup, bacon and fo- tatoes; supper, sausage, ccffce and bread. ‘Tuesday — Breakfast, ham hash, coffee and bread; dinner, vegetable soup, boiled beef and tatoes: supper, mutton stew, coffee and read. Woednesday—breakfast, baked beans, coffee and bread; dinner, corned beef, cabbage and potatoes; supper, canned corned beef, coffee und bread. ‘Thursday, breakfast, mution stew, coffee und bread; dinner, bean soup, bacon and potatoes; supper, liver and ba- oon, coffee and Lread. Friday, breakfast, baked beans, coffee end bread; dinner, vegetable soup, boiled beef aud baked potatoes; sup- T, sausage, coffee and bread; Saturday, reakfast, beef hash, coffee and bread; dinner, bean soup, bacon and potatoes; supper, canned corn, beet, coffee and bread.’ Sunday, break- fast.’ mutton stew, coffee and bread; dinner, Toast beef, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoca, boiled corn or stewed tomatoes and pium pud- ding; supper, stewed fruit in season, coffee and brea SERGEANT CHAPPELL’S EVIDEXCE. When the court convened this afternoon the proceedings of the second day were read over by Lieut. Frank E. Bentty, the judge advocate of the court. Tho fiat witness ed upon the stand was fergeant John Chappell, who bas been in the service sixteen ‘years and for the tems fifteen months at the navy yard. In answer to a question he said that on ono occasion about nine months ago he did make » complaint, in company with a number of other non-commis- sioned officers, to tho officer of the day in re- gard to tbe manner in which the pork was served at dinner. The fat and lean were not equally distributed, as they should have been, ‘cook. ‘The quantity was snficient and the blame lay with the cook. In answer toa question whether ho had euy fault to nd af the present time with his food and quarters at any time during his service at the post he said omphat- ically that he bad no fault to find in regard to the food, but he thought the sleeping quarters were nut large enoagh for the number of en occupying them. The quarters at this ¢ compared very — favorably —_ with [hose at other posts where he liad served with the exccption of those at New York. The ac- commodations here are su to those in New York. but sleeping apartments are smaller, taking into consideration the number ‘of men who occupy each room. He had no farthe fanlt to find at all, On the morning after the complaint about the pork, Lieut. the ofticer of the Fe Apne the complaint was made, investigated the case. ‘NOT THE COMMANDING OFFICER'S FAULT. ‘When the question was asked by Capt. Meade whose foult he thought i: was that the quarters wore not large, Sergeant Chappell said that he really did not know, though it was certainly not the fault of the commanding officer of the barracks. In the room of which he had there were twenty-one men ‘tered and room is about forty feet two feet wide There is only a mye of abont eight feet square in the center of the room and there isa heating stove in that space. There are eight windows in the room. fonr facing north and four facing south, and a double door with an eighteen-inch transom above it, At night after taps, even with the windows down a few inches, there is an offen- sive odor in the room from gas or some other canse, ‘The witness said he had not occupied these quarters at night for several months as he was on daily duty a8 drill instructor and allowed the perviiege: of sleeping out of quarters at night He denied ever having said to anyone that complaints made to Capt. Meade met with no response. The captain was in his office a greater portion of the day and sometimes late in the evening for the purpore of -receiving complaints and requests, Witness said that be had always been conrtcously received. The captain's reputation in the command for atten- tion to such matters, he said, was good. a amu MENTS. AcapEmy or Mvsic.—The performance of “Cymbeline” at the Academy of Music last night was in harmony with the elevated artistic spirit thas bas characterized the engagement of Miss Marlowe. She was suffering from a bad cold, which caused much of her natural sweet- ness of voice and clearness of articulation to be lost. But her Zmogen was not the less graceful, lovable and womanly because she seemed to have a touch of the grip. Robert Taber played the part of” Zeonatus with force and intelli- gence. Charles B. Hanford's impersona- tion of Jachino was throughout interest ing. A large measure of attention has been attracted to him at his each appearance, not merely because he is a Washington man, but because of the virile power and intelligent perception which all of his impersonations show. His popularity in this city has out- grown the limits of mere local pride. He sim- ply finds the admiration which execllence claims wherevor it appears. His characters are invariably manly, aud it is possible that he gave Jachimo more of this quality than his career justifies. J. M. Francoeur acquitted himself creditably as Pisanio, and ‘Thomas L. Coleman was satisfactory as Cymbeline. Kuwa.—Mile. Rhea will appear next Monday evening st Albuugh’s. Khea, during her ten {ea8 of endeavor before the “American public. as steadily sustained the popularity which she achieved at the outset of hor cis-Atiantic career. The women of this land are her friends and Joyal adherents. They make no mistakes in their stage favorites, and for this Teason Rbea's fortune and position are assured. Her newest venture is wn historical play founded on the lives of-*Catharine I of itus- sia” and of that remarkable ruler, “Peter the Great.” It is a translation of Eugene Scribe's, who, before his death, was the “Sardou” of France. It has a pretty love story, and at the same time it is powerful in its construction and is thoroughiy inter- esting. ‘The part of Catharine the Em- press gives Khea exceptional opportuni- ties for the display of her beroic and emotional porers In the ‘part of he Cear Mr. Harris as @ character similar to his Napoleon in Rhea’s play of “Josephine” and is guid to bea much stronger acting part than Napoleon, demonstrating Peter the Great's disposition, anger and cruelty, in a masterly manner. ‘The company is composed of splendid material, each enjoying patts of equal strength. The play is the one which Rachel made famous just previous to ber demise. thea is the first En- glish speaking player to interpret this strong version, which is a complete drawing of the original play, containing strong pathos and legitimate comedy. Hanis’ Biot Tagater. — That favorite siriger, dancer and comedian, Dan McCarthy, will at Harris’ Bijou Theater next week in test success, “Lhe Cruiskeen Lawn.” ‘The play gives a vivid picture of the romantic side of Irish life, the plot being replete with start- ling climaxes and thrilling situations, ‘The cast is suid to be an excellent one and ome of the charming scenes that ure peculiar to Erin are reproduced with great fidelity to nature. During the engagement Mr. McCarthy will sing “Hands Across the Sea,” “McCarthy's Bail” and icture of My Mother in Ire- land Far Aw: ‘The mounting is very beau- tiful, some of the scenes for which Ireland is famous being given in a complete and most attractive manner. ‘The mill scene is uni- verwally regarded as a remarkable piece of work, Kenyax’s Lyceum Taeater.—Sam Devere' Own Company, which will be the attraction at Kernan's Lyceum Theater next weok, is said to be composed of the best variety artists in the profession. Mr. Devere has hud a long experi- ence in vafiety entertainment and has an ac- knowiedged reputation asa banjoist. He is orig- 1, possesses an exhaustless fund of humor and is noted for his fresh songs and jokes. Mr. Dovere is the author of many of the most suc- cesstul songs of the day, among which may be mentioned the “Whistling Coon.” Harry L. Claire, the celebrated female impersonator, and Eddie Leslie, the wonderful mimic, are on the bill, and will present their latest success, “Anthony and Cleopatra,” introducing their popular imitations. _In addition to these cards there are Lord and Rowe, burlesque aerial art- ists; Guyer and Goodwin, ina new act; Chip, the wonderful boy actor: Vanda, the Mexican equilibrist; Ryan and Richfield, the come duo; M'lle Carrie, the renowned instrumental- ist. from Friedrich Wilhelmstadtisch ‘iheater, Berlin; Nelson Sisters, late of Lydia Thomp- son's company, and Prof. Burke and his fight- ing dogs, Sullivan and Kilrain. ‘Tue Wasnixatox Musicat Cup gave its sec- ond concert this season at the Universalist Church Inst night, and the audience present and its enthusiasm indicated the strong hold this organization has upon the community. The instrumentalists, Mesers. Xander, Nake- mann and Miersch, are all artists, and their individual merit has long been recognized. In the three seasons that they bave played together they have aimed to present the best trios and duets. and their concerted wors is worthy the highest commenda- tion. Mr. Morsell’s reputution as a singer is well known and his popularity was well proved last night. The club had the assistance of the Franz Abt Club, an organiza- tion of male singers whose voices harmonize well and who sing with expression and feeli ‘Miss Alice Williams, a vocalist of good reputa- tion, created o very favorable impression, par- ticularly in her song from the “Huguenots. Altogether the concert wasextremely enjoyable. Mu. Jouaxxes Mrnscu, a violin virtuoso of Boston, will give « concert at the Universalist Church on February 15. He is said to be a complete master of the king of instruments and he comes with the prestige ofa high Euro- pean reputation. Mr. Miersch will be assisted by Mrs. Kitty Thompson erry, soprano; Mr. Henry Xander, pianist, and by his brother, Mr. Paul Miersch, ‘cell Sie Hove, Anxoun hes canceled his lecture for tonight, his physician having decided that it would be imprudent for him to travel at this time. It is not certain whether he will be able to visit Washington at all, although it is hoped that be can be secured for a later date. ‘Ene, Syuewoxy Oncuzstaa o¥ New Yout.— Mr. Walter Damrosch and his band will give a concert in the Luther Place Memorial Church on Wednesday, February 3. A program of un- usual interest Will be presen! Paderewski, who makes his first appearance in Washington at this concort, is to play Rubenstein’s great concerto, No. 4in D minor, and a group of solo numbers. , Tickets at Metzerott's. ‘PapEnewsk1.—On Friday and Saturday after- noons, February 5 and 6, at 2:30 o'clock, there will be two piano recitals at the Universalist Church by that most eminent of all artists, Iguace Jan Paderewski. Although a young man, he has already won laurels and distinc- tion'and a reputation which is world-spread and equal to that of Kubenstein himself. ‘The ress of all the great cities of the world which Paderewski has visited is unanimous in declar- ing him the greatest and most polished of all Pianists. To enable students and other lovers of music to attend these concerts the jided to tix the price of soate at $2. mont lias decided to tix the price $ THE COURTS. Equrry Court—Judge Eagner. ‘Today Fitch agt. Moyers; hearing of métion postponed. Simmons sgt. Simmons; testimony ordered taken by A. H. Gambrell. ' Anacostia ‘and Potomac Railroad Company agt. Hayes; ©. J. Hayes appointed g ‘ad litem, Pepper agt. Webb; rule on C. W. Okie dis- charged without prejadice. O'Neill agt. Cross; sale finally ratified and reference to auditor. Killeen agt. Howorth; reference to C. 8. , referee. Todd agt. Remon; pro confesso. Cincurr Count—Judge Montgomery. mond agt. Starkweather; motion Today—Redi agt. B. J. Behrend & Son; J. C, Lotz agt. oerue nee Betonel Beak of fee publie ng 3g ui ts lertz ag Daniel; motion to est aside judg Proparte Ria Yesterday--Esiata of F. Hoash; SL: Nereis ap- ted administrator; bond $2,000. Estate of iliamanpe R. Curtis; will admitted to Assistant Secretary Spaulding Before the ‘Ways and Means Committee. ME GIVES A COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF EX- PENSES AND RESOURCES As SHOWN BY THE BOOKS OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT—THE GOLD RESERVE FROVOKES DISCUSSION IN THE CoMrTTER. By request of the ways and means committee Mr. Oliver L. Spaulding, assistant secretary of the treasury, appeared before the committee today to give it information as to the financial condition of the government. Several treas- ury experts were also present. The objectof the committee's inquiry is to secure official infor mation as to the revenues and expenditures of the government asapreliminary toany possible tariff legislation Secretary Foster is out of the city recuperating and Mr. Spaulding took his place. Representative Bourke Cockran said that having heard an exhaustive discussion of the subject of the goverument's financial condition di, and euggerted thet it apsulabng’ gives r se at Mr. stafement in bis own ways MR. SPAULDING 'S STATEMENT. Mr. Spaulding said he would made com- parison between the current fiscal year and the fiscal year ended June 30, 1890, the year before the present tariff act went into effect. He would give the actual receipts up to date and estimate those for the balance of the year. He said the customs receipts for the six months ended December 31, 1589, were $109,629,- 000; current six months, 85,722,000; first twenty days in 1891, $13,618,000; first twenty days of this month, $11,996,000; ‘making cus- seins total to date, 97,718,000, against 123.- 42,000 two years ago. “The total receipts from customs for the fiscal year 180 were £229,668,~ 000, against an estimated total for this year of $15,000,000. ‘The internal revenue receipts for the six months ended December 31, 1889, wero $68.521,000: for the current six months, $77,057,000; first twenty di 90, $6,251,000; first twenty days of 1892, $7,508,000: total internal revente receipts for the fiseal Year 1590, $142.606,(00, compared with a total timated) for 1892 of $150,000,000. ‘The miscellaneous receipts for the six months ended December 31, 1889, were $14,747,000; for the current six months, $11,364,000; total for the fiscal year 18%, $30,805,000; compared with a total (ostimated) for the current fiseal Year of £25,000,000. ‘The total receipts from all these sources for the first six months of the current fiscal year were £174,151,000, against $192,597,000 for the first six months, two years f the present month, $21,756,000 two years ago: nue (estimated) for the current fiscal Year, $362,000,000, against $403,079,000 for the fiseal year 1820.’ ‘The actual receipts of $174,151,000 for the first six months of the cur- rent fiscal year were about €7,000,000 more than the expenditures for the corresponding six months, the expenditures being £167.074,000, The expenditures (estimated) for the current fiscal year were £338,000,000, ubout £24,0100,000 less than the estimated receipts of $62,000,000. QUESTIONED BY MH. SPRINGER, Inanswer to Mr. Springer, Mr. Spaulding stated that the postal receipts and expenditures were not included in bis statement, but that the deficit in the postal department had been included in the expenditures, so that the sur- plus shown was not uffected. Mr. Springer asked if the sinking fund re- quirements were incluced. Mr. Spaulding replied that his figures did not include the sinking fund. Mr. Springer inquired if that were not a charge on the treasury Mr. Spaulding said that it would be necessary to tuke £10.000,000 out of the apparent surplus of $24,000,000 to provide for sinking-fund re- uirements. Mr. Spaulding added that in ad- ition to the $24,000,000 apparent surpius there was “cash in the treasury” amounting to $139,728,000, making a total of €153,893,000. He included in “cash in the treasury” tne gold reserves of $100,000,000 held for redemp- tion of greenbacks amounting to $346,000,000. THE GOLD RESERVE. Mr. Bryan (Neb.) asked if this gold reserve was available for government expenses. Mr. Spaulding replied that he understood Secretary Foster so considered it, and in reply to further inquiries from dgmocratic members who desired to know if Ci uot recog- nized the gold reserve as set uside for a spe- cial purpose he said that there was no statute setting it aside; there might be a resolution setting it aside inferentially. The discussion of the gold reserves soon re- sulted ina crossfire between the democratic andgrepublican members of the committee, the former contending that they were a fund for a special purpose and not available for ordinary Purposen, while the latter asserted the con- rary, Mr. McKenna declaring that they had always been regarded as a part of ordinary resources until Secretary Manning set them aside by a syatem of treasury bookkeeping. Mr. Turner of Georgia asked Mr. Spaulding: Suppose the treasury were to get into a pinch, could the gold reserve be used: Mr. Spaulding—Yes, sir; I think so. Iam not so entirely in charge of the Treasury De- partment, however, that I would not consult with Secretary Foster, who is at Fortress Monroe, as to what I should do. I should con- sult with him before taking action. Mr. Turner—Now, some 20,000.000 of bonds ied. Don't you consider them cur- rent liabilities? Mr. Spaulding—No, sir; they are extended at the option of the government, but not of the holders. ‘MR. MACLENNAN’S STATEMENT. Mr. Maclennan, chief of the warrant division of the Treasury Department, in reply to Mr. ‘Turner, said this extension was not under aus thority of law, but was a treasury arrangement between the government and the creditors. Mr. Turner said that aside from the gold re- serves he understood that the figures of the ‘Treasury Department showed a surplus of cash left in the treasury of £39,000,000. That in- cluded the fractional silver and an extended bounded debt of over €25,000,000 _ prin- cipally the 2 per cents. ‘Taking out this “fractional silver and extended debt there would not be any surplus, would there? he suggested to Mr. Maclennan.' ‘That geutleman replied that there would be a little Ieft, but not very much, and to Mr. Bryan he said yond n account of sinking fund was still lett out of consideration. Mr. Cockran called attention to the fact that th a surplus of only €7,000,000 for the first six months of this year the Treasury De ment estimated a surplus for the next Socal = $17,000,000. “He did not understand ow this could be, and asked why the estimates for the second half of the year showed such a large increase over the first half. Mr. McKenna of California called attention to the fact that customs receipts were always greater in the second half of the year. ‘Mr. McKenna said the treasury estimates of receipts were $14,000,000 greater for the six months from January 1, 1892, than for the six months preceding. @ expenditures, it was estimated, would be $3,000,000 less. The river and harbor expenditures were not included. PAID OUT FoR SUGAR BOUNTY. In reply to Mr. Springer Mr. Maclennan said ‘that at the close of the last month the Treasury Department had paid out upwards of €7,000,000 on account of sugar bounties. The department, | 13th street northwest between K and L streets, however, would not Lave the direct tax appro-| and it was at their lodgings that Detective priation and “other things” to meet—the French spoliation claims, for instance. ‘Yhe talk having drifted off to estimates of | Four days appropriations sent in for the next fiscal year, | officers Mr. Spaulding sald that they simply through the Treasury Department, which trans- mitted the estimates of theseveral departments of Congrese. What the appropriations would | sor be, of course, he did not know. Mr. Turner suggested that those estimates were simply guesswork, founded on a little ex- perience. Mr. Springer naively roplied: A little ex- Perienco and.a great deal of guesswork Chairman Springer having inquired if there further M{uestions’ Mit lieed (le.) asked: “The sinking fund is far abesd of the requirements of the law, is it not?” Mr. Spaulding—Yes, ir: far abead. Mr. Shively (ind.)—"But yot '« large amount of 2 per cent bonds have been extended. Mr. Spaulding replied aftirmatively. Mr. Springer—You mean that a far number of bonds were redeemed under the democratic administration than was required for the sinking fund. ieee 't let's get partisan bere : Mr. Cockran—That would be offensive, I am sre no vacancies in the corps of teachers, = = but there are no names on the eligible Street Improvements. from which nh ‘Tho old buildings at the southeast corner of | vent "a, vaceney ‘socus! siden Oc 12th and F streets are being torn down. On mash soon ence oa - the site of the corner building Mr. Charles G. bddtecmtomeee ane he ‘Thorn, the owner of the property, will erect » pred apr is unusually large, about enter went | arrival, but during that time the officers did Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U.S. Gov't Report. Reval Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE ANOTHER RAILROAD BILL. ‘The Commissioners Give a Compromise Measure a Hearing Today. The largest attended hearing yet given by the Commissioners on proposed railroad bills took place this morning in the board room at the District buiiding. 1t was a hearing on a substitute bill or com- Washington and Northeastern proposed roads. Commissioner Douglass read the substitute bill and then invited all who objected to the Toad to state their objections. Refore anyone spoke,however, he read « peti- tion from Dir. Evan H. Tucker objecting to the use of F street northeast for a railroad route. ‘Tbe northeastern section, he thought, ded another car line, but it should be placed as near as posible to the center of that section which jes between East Capitol and H__ streers, and should be farther reaching than 6th street and Peunsyl- Vania avenue and should transfer to some othe line. Referring to F street be suid that he ob- | jected to the use of that street for the reasons that F street is one of the best thoroughfares in Tailroad on it would practically destroy it as a driveway. Mr. W. Mosby Williams, who is a resident of F street, said le was in favor of the road, but vbjected seriously to time clauses contained in | the bill. He did not think the company | have three years in which to comple z | road, but should be limited to eighteen months. The building of this road, he thought, would be productive of considerable good. Mr. A. M. Dewey, representing the property owners and residents of Langdon, epoke at length in favor of the bill. Kev. Dr. Parson, representing the trustees of the Home for the ‘Aged, advocated the bill. He said the trustees had refrained trom building on their ground beyond Ivy City for the reason that they had no communication with the city. It railroad communication was estavlisbed the building undoubtedly would be erected. Dr. 1. C. Loomis, Geo. P. Davis and Harry Barton also spoke in favor of the bill. paiement ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. ‘Those Who Will Aid in Making the G. A. R. Encampment a Success. The following additional subscriptions to the national encampment G. A. R. guarantee fund have been received by George E. Lemon,chair- man finance ecmmittee: the city from east to west and the building of a | 300 m THE G@ AK NCAMPMENT. Mecting of the Citizens’ Executive Commit tee Last Night The Business Transacted. A meeting of the executive committee of the Grand Arm Mmpment war held last even- ing. There were present Commissioner Doug- lars, John Joy Edson, Gen. Vincent, L. D. Wine, Duncan S. Walker, B. H. Warner, Harri- Promise on the Washington and Brookland and} son Dingman, William M. Meredith, William se, Charis P. Lincoln, John McEl- ros, A. 8. Worthington, George W. Driver, Frank Hatton, J. M. Pipes, A. A. Thomas. Various matters that will require legisiation Were discussed, but mo action was reached. A letter was received from Mr. tendering his resign: the meennga, APPLICATIONS FOR QUARTERS. Applications for quarters have been received the Atlantic building for the following poste: Union Post, No. 50, 50 members; J. F. MeCullongh, ) Waynesburg, 40 mem- bers, and Jobn'A. Andrew Fost, No. 15, Boston, jest for headquarters came from the Cngineer Brigade Association of New York. It is the ton to bring ere four or dive hun- *. | The celebrated uniformed drill post of Chi- cage, Columbia Post, No. 706, notaf, < multtee that they will bring 00 om. ite QUARTERS SECURED, The following posts have engaged quarters: Geo. Hunteman Post, No. 50, of Flushing. ¥., B. Ringold Post, No. 283, Long Island City -¥.; Sheridan Post, No. 624, I | N.¥.; D. B. P. Mott Post, | x. in Post, x. t, No. 368, Jamaica, N.¥.; E. Ward Post, No. 654, Roslyn, N.Y. ‘he poste above hamed willeome as the Queen's county bat- tulion, having # total of 150 men. ‘The captain of EH. Littie Post, No. 297, of Punxsutawney, Pa., have secured quarters. Gen. Sedgwick Post, No. 17, of Orange, Mass, With a membership of seventy-five, H. B. Smuts Post. No. 140, of Athol, Mass, 30 members, Parker Post, No. 143, of Athol Center, Mass, W members, Lave found suitable juarters THE par CHALN, A Successful Meeting at Mrs. Morton's—The ‘Object of the Work. Previously reported. .. sos $23,250 Americar Jee Company. 200 J. J. Appich Lad Belt & Ces 4 Jobn Baier Ld A.M. Baer. 5 Rufus H. Darby. bed R. B. Donaldson.. be 25 2% 2% w 10| David Hagert, 50 Karl Heuric! bod C. H. Hibbert & Co... 10 Independent Ice Co.. 50 G. A. Jordan. Fre J.D. Kitch 25 i 25 3 wae Sak Bank. 50) a oessle (the Arlington). 1,000 Robinson, Parker & Co. 4 100 | Geo. W. Rich... .. 20 50 2 25 M. A. Tappan. 2% W. T. Weaver. - 10 Woodward & Lothrop. J. H. Whitehand 10 B. F. Waddey . 5 N. W. Wills & Co. wo 8, Williams. 2% K. Kneosi & Son 5! 50 Mrs. F. Karch. 0 8. J. Meeks... 2 W. D. Campbell & Co. 3 Great Falls Ice Company. 50 Bull Run Panorama Company. 10 George T. Rudd. 10 avid D. Stone. Total subscriptions to date...... €26,060 There still retains unheard from a large number of subscribers whose names were pu lished last summer as subscribers to the fund, but who have failed thus far to confirm their subscriptions to Chairman Lemon, although repeatedly urged to do s0, hence their names do not appear in the lists published by the finance committee. It is hoped that these re- maining original subscribers will immediately notify Chairman Lemon of their intentions so that the committee can have basis for fature operations. -_—> A PANEL GAME Three Prisoners Suspected to Have Operated It in This City. There was a trial in the Police Court this afternoon before Judge Kimball which attracted a large crowd and would have attracted a larger number had the court room been large enough to hold them. There were three prisoners called for trial, one man and two women. In this case the man was handsome, but the females were not better looking than the average women, although they wore good clothes with sealskin costs and diamonds. One woman who was known to the police as Jennie Brown was charged under that name and the other woman and man were charged under the names John Doe and Lula Doe. Lula is sap, tobe a half sister of Tim Oates, the alleged famous panel man in New York. She was arrested in the latter city with “English Jennio” and Oates ana their pictures ap) in the Police News at the time. ‘The pictures of John Doe and Jennie Brown are in the gallery at police headquarters im this city end Jennie isknown in New York as Jennie Jones. The man’s name with the pictures ap- irs as “Billy DeVeres.” In New York Lula ve is knows ‘as Alice Cates, eR e trio are alleged “panel guns” Shey Sed G00 cans ta nhomnen Horne and Precinct Detective Weedon arrested them shortly beiore 4 o'clock this morning. e trio arrived here end the wo wetahed tne closely since their not succeed in finding one victim who would “equeal,” as the police terma complaint of that Swann of this city a prize of $100 will be given to that member of the Princeton College senior elective class in English literature “who shall write the best essay on any play of Shakes- which has been discussed peare the course.” The play selected is “The ‘herchant of Venice.” lundred Applicants ‘Two Hi for Teacherships. ‘Nearly 200 applicants are being examined for teachers’ positions in the public schools. ‘There | The Daisy Chain meeting yesterday after- | noon at Mrs. Morton's was a great success, The 0 | children were seated in the hall facing the Staircase, near where Mra. Archibald Hopking | stood to address them. Her plan by which | each member of the Daiey Chain will endeavor jto raise €8 for the building fund | of the projected hospital for con- tagious diseases met with an im- mediate indorsement the children. The object of the meeting was discussed in | deta, and Mrs. Hopkins’ enthusiasm was soon reflected im every face. Mrs. Hobson also made | afew remarks and asked the vote of the chil- dren as to their willingness to pay each year | membership tee of €1. ‘This motion was anal imously carrie: Miss Lena Morton, the | youngest daughter of the Vice President ' elected president of the Daisy Chai and Miss Alice Warder the secretary, No special Bite was set tor the receipt of subserip- tions, but the children were asked to be as ex- | peditious as possible in turning in their mopey. itmay be sent to Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, 1526 Massachusetts avenue, or to Miss Alice | Warder, 1515 K street. ‘A number of new memberships were received, and other chiidren wishing to join nay do #0 at }any time by sending their names to | Mrs. Hopkins.” Before the meeting was over Mra, Hopkins announced that «he bad a letter trom Mrs. Frank Liggs expressing ber willing- ness to provide all the beds and bedding neces- _ w hospital, a check for £100 from Miss Colemsn and’ another of equal amount from Mra. Jobn hkae of California, who | only arrived in the city the evening before. She read the account of the Daisy Chain m Tse Srax and immediately offered her services with this substantial em couragement. Mr. Parker sent £50; Little Mar- guerite Barbour, $10; Mrs. R. C. Johnson, 210, and other donations aggregating £300 were re- ceived. | AMOUNT REEDED TO START THE WORK. Mrs. Hopkins says that €2,000 at the very lowest estimate will be necessary to start the work. The board of the Childreu pital bas practically 5 the hospital ground, although this cann ' be officialiy stated until after the meeting of the board next Wednesday. As already stated the plens provide for a one-story structure, ar- Tangeu for the treatment of scarlet fever, theria or other contagious diseases. It will have all the proper appliances for the patients and the comfortable living there of the nurees, who will thus be isolated for long periods. Jt may be built of wood if permission can be had trom the authorities on the theory that any build- Jing used for such » purpose should be by | replaced from time to time by « new one. That, however, is a matter yet to be decided, like another idea adv at the meeting, to puta second story on the stracture, where children can be taken whose pareute ure able to pay for them. All the money thus re- ceived would go toward extending the work of the Daisy Chain among poor children. Mra. Dlortou is greatly interested in the project, ae she thinks every mother must be who bas @ larg family. The need of some place where contagious diseases can be treated in the case of adults, as well as children, was never better exemplitied than in the household of Mra. A. C. Tyler, whose maid was taken ill with scarlet fever im- mediately after the family moved into their new house. Ax there wus no hospital where the patient would be received Mrs. Tyler at once | adopted the only alternative and sent ber chil- | dren out to board with tneir servants, and | completely isolated herself in ber beautiful (howe. Happily all the trouble ix over now | aud her humanity has been rewarded by the recovery 01 the patient. Just us soon as all the are con- cluded the Daisy Chain will hold avother meet- ing, when they can sce the plans of their build ing and have it ali explained to them in detail, | The more money that 1s received in the meane | time will hasten the work, for the need of it is | apparent to all who give the matter # moment's | thought. Leaver bas presented Mu. Ivax Leaver of this city to the Garden @ fine specimen of the American borued owl, captured in Maryland @ few weeks ago. Muze. E, Sracrres Of 1440 Broadway, New York, ‘Will rematn at No. 613 Vermont avenue, During the months of January and February, where she will receive weekly iauporiations of Gownsend ‘Manties, also a beauriful selection of Materials and ‘Trimmings, with every fecility of Sitting and taking orders on premises, EON, 351¥! Di. ir Au E. it