Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1893, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weather. FORECAST TILE 8 F. a. TUESDA' For the District of Columbia, Maryland and ia, continued far, cooler; westerly winds High 1am THpm. 158 am Try Swanriess’ Caxpixs. Delicious, purest end most whe De... Me. and Ge @ pound ave. Cun. Navpen’s Norton, AN Artificial Eyes. Hrwrten, 433 Pa. ave. - 4 teeth are two by the use of where. vs Cheaxey by the Farrer Canret ans, (31-635 M &w., are made moth- {free of charge Telephone 435-2 - sve in Ingrain Carpets for a many quantity od F and Lith streets Brace or Netsox Waisxy, the whisky that made ‘7th. Kaw ClTY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. “The Foresters. Rosina Vokes and Arnaton’s Ovens Horse New N Turaren, omy © plays pemwY oF Mrste. Ramsey Morris’ Com. he Joeeph ov Turaten-“A Kentucky Ss Lycee Tueaten — Bobby Man- chester «Night Owls 15th streetand ur Obie avenue APTLE oF GET veBURO. Rose Pi Ne Hart. — Masque Ball of the Red Anwony.—-Capital Bene- mas Trees on Fire. arm of tire turned in from St. Anylom Saturday night The ~ tree caught fire tothe no small alarm ere extinguished of Mr. J. W. Wheipl er of the Uni sympathize with him i . the States, will the afifietion which bax oath of his wife,who passed family residence in this jecensed had been an invalid for but ber death was unexpected. hardson Kusell Whelpley was the of the late Rev. Charles P. Hussell faughter of Chief Justice Richardson mpshire. She was born in Green- Nhe leaves four ebildren. = Buried im Oak Hin. Yesterday the remains of George Harrington, eX-ussistant secretary of the treasury under President Lincoln's ediministration, who died on mn route for En- rope cometery esterday at th The ord the steamer Dan: — ‘Two Thieves Arrested. Op Friday night the tailoring establishment | of Maurice Cohen, 1404 14th street, was entered by negro thieves, whe got off with about $200 worth of ge The thieves were aecosted some distance from the piace by two officers aud two of them were arrested, one giving the name of Brad Morris (who was identified as 1 Munford, « well-known conviet) and the w Andy Welle. About $30 worth of the property was recovered. > A Musteat Fraud. From time to time leading piano houses hear trom some unsuspecting victim that some per- eon bed either tuned or wanted to tune the piano at the vietim's bouse. and would name a ret-class reputable piano house as having sen! bim for the purpose. A well-known piano stealer said to @ Srax reporter today in regard » this matter: “Suffice it to say thatno decent piano house would canvass, certainly not for tuning . and that all such persons should be turned away. as they do more mischief than good.” It is said that the men who make use of the name of reput firms to get intoa Bouse often give fictitious names. > ‘The Biological Society. The Biological Society has elected officers for 3 as follows: C. V. Riley, president; Frank taker. B. E. Fernow, Richard Rathbun, C. D. F. Y. Coville, reeord- corresponding see- treasurer; T. H. Bean, mer. Theobald Smith, True, members of the council. _ Talking on the Kace Question. Ine and Miss Ide B. tye, it was said, would addresses at the Second Baptist Church, yesterday afternoon upon the race Mr. Douglass did not appear and wade © very interesting, practical £ good advice. clock last might = fire was © tat the residence of Rich: MeQuillan, 104 20th street northwest, caused bye © woman, Sarah Dangertield, accident- #1, upsetting @ coal oil . which exploded, i ber c.othing ou fiz he woman was burned about the hands and body and nce taken to the Emergency Hospital. ‘The Mames were extinguished with a lows of €30. | ———— Ata meeung o! Sens of the Americ Howse Saturday society of the at the Ebbitt rt from the New York at Revolatic a whieh union of the Sons of the American! Kevolution and Sons of the Kevolution was ef- fected was ceceived it was decided to hold S reception at the Arlington February 22 in boner of the indies of the Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution, which will convene in the city at that time. The following committee were app vinted to arrange for the event: Col. MM. Parker, chairman; Admiral J. E. Jouett, U. 5. N Boynton. Gen. William Smith. ©. H Mensar, MC: Gen. Horatio Gates Col. Charles KL Greenleaf, . vin B. Cowles, U.S. A.; Com- Uiekinw, U.S. N.: Ernest Wil- kinson, A. Howard Clark, W.¥ Alexander Porter Morse, Capt Kobt. Clark. U.S. 4; Wil- hem A. De Caindry. H. G. Ogden, Prof. 0. T. Mason and Francis E. Leupp. - North Pite! E. Charch. The fourth quarterly conference of North Capitol M. E. Church was held at the church last Thureday night. The presiding elder. Dr. Naylor, was present and presided. tsfactory «! by the pastor, from the rario superintendent wing for the church was presented ev. Chas. 0. Cook. Reports nding committees and the the Sunday ech made. showing the charge to be in an condition. Ihe Sunday school had during the Year an average atte: of 250. A resolu- adopted requesting the return for an- ther vear pastor, Rev. Chas. O. Cook. The elects. wards and trustees followed, with the following result: Stewards —Jesie Owings, John Sick, Wm. H. Fisher, U. Lowdermilk. Theo. Hodees. Chas. Savers, N. Bi b and W Lowdermiik, ers and Rader. vane were passed ‘Ter Arresty and. persons search of a desire led to the wa of dwelling No. 1614 15th street northwest, to be sold by aucti: January 3) at 4 in tirt-clase order sbie bog herdic line and cabl hoods in the city An elegant chance for investment. See ertuement > Asstoxne s Saxe of fixtures, iron safe, &c., et Morrison's, 1334 F northwest, at 10 a.m. to- @orrow by Latimer & Sicen.— ive. om December 5, were buried im Oak Hili | A very sat- | JUDGE KIMBALL’S RECEPTION. He Had Many Callers at an Early Hoar This Morning. After 9 a.m. | It was theJearliest New Year reception, and Judge Kimball wished his guests a happy New Year and hoped it would be the Inst guests were a year bebind time, for although | the judge had not advertised a leap year recep- | tion there were many females to call and pay | their respects. Bailiff Cole announced that | there were fifty-one names on the list of callers. | Bailiff Kendig handied the cards and ushered | the guests in through the hallway along the fron | grating. There was a conspicuous absence of (eggnog or other drinkables, Potomac water being the only beverage furnished,and many of | the guests were sadly in need of atin cup of that liquid to extinguish the inward flames re- iting from the Saturday night and Sunday receptions, THE FIRST CALLER Charles Shepherd, a young colored man, who | |tooked Like be bad just arrived from dream Jand. said guilty when asked if he bad obstructed the sidewalk with hix own bods. | | “Five dollars’ was the judge's greeting, but | Charlie did not have the money, and so the judge gave him a week ‘in which to appear and | pay his fine The next caller was a young man from the neighborhood of the gas bouse® Heury Nicho son was his name, and ashe stepped forward «| | tell womau came from the audience and in- | formed the judge, « bis mother.” She knew that her son was innocent, and she bad a com- | plaint to make aguinst the policeman. Henry, | sbe said, had just gone out to the fire, and | Policeman O'Brien arrested him because he | stopped on the corner. The policeman followed | the boy from one corner to another, charged him with violating the law at each | corner. | Judge Kimball said that the law contem- | plated no such manner of prosecuting persons and fined the boy 83 in one case. “I'll pay his tine,” eaid his mother, and Mr. Cole handed out bis hand for the money. | Mrs. Nicholson matly did not understand | what be wanted, for she took hold of bis band | and wished hin'a happy new year. Oliver Dorsey, an old offender, and Edward | Rockett, a stranger in the temple ot justice, | said guilty to a charge of disturbing the quiet | of the town. Five dollars each. | Michael Lanahan and Henry I. Harrington | came ali the way up trom South Washington | d ouly paid a short call. Not beiug the pos- | sessors of $10 they stepped back end again joined the other guests. A | COULDN'T PAY THE HACKMAN. | When they bad been disposed of a young | | colored couple, Robert Thomas and Lavinia Boston, came forward. They were out together | Saturday night and made several calls. Hack- mun Russell drove thera from place to placeaud when their last call had been made Bob had not money enough to settle the hackman’s bill and | so he was driven to the polige station, where be | and his lady love spent New Years day in ad- joining cells. They were both given a ride to- day at the expense of the District. ‘ « wanclering about the street,” eaid an | officer talking about William Fitzgerald, an old citizen who claimed that bis home was in Balti- | | more. He had been making calls and the con- | dition of bis clothing indicated that he had been intimate with the sidewalk, where the falling | weather had made « mixture which bad giveo his clothing a variegated appearance. “What are you doing here?” “Only o visit.” “How long are you going to stay? “Until you give me a chance to leave.” “Will you leave today? “I will, your honor. “You ean go.” | “God bless you and a happy new year,” con- cluded the old man, and he staggered out the front door. “My home is in Trenton, but I came here from Richmond looking for work,” was the story of John Gorman. He was arrested at 4 o'clock in the morning, when he was looking for a cheap lodging house. | John had been in court before and the judge | told him that he was one of the perambulators who went north in the summer and south in the | winter. “You will have to leave this city,” said the jad john said. Pil do it,”” was what “Right ww “That's what you had better do if you want to keep out of the work house.” THE LEAP YEAR CALLERS. ‘Then came in the leap year callers. Bridget Rush and Sarah Johnson were among them. | The former is an old timer and bas graced the cells of the police stations and court for the | past ten years. The Jobnson woman was com- fortably dressed and is fnirly good locking. | She is just getting a good foothold on the down- ward path and she was only given thirty days. Bridget was sent down for three months. | Elien Ale has turned aleaf backward. She bas been in custody more than one hundred times and last year she made a good resolution. ‘The resolution was kept until Uncle Sam favored her with « pension, and then she furnished her house and intended to live in fairly good style, but, like many others, she could not stand pros- pent: Ste, bad to invite her friends to (ber “new house, and they were not temperance people by any means, Liquor was necessary to @ the occasion such | @ one as Ellen desired and again she fell a| | Victim to strong drink. Ellen is honest, and so she admitted the truth of the charge against | her. Two weeks was her sentence. | Mary Tinsel, a colored woman arrested in the | same ‘locality, Louse alley, was similarly re- | ceived and disposed of. | “Tizaie foe, Bessie Wood and William Noel intended to call. They started yesterday, but achange came over them when they secured their release on collateral. ‘A BAD Lor. ‘The character of a house in Willow Tree alley | was discussed, and Carrie Richardson and Ame- | lia Davis, who were brought from there, were called up to explain their mode of living. Ca: who wore a hat trimmed with red feathers | and ribbon, could be distinguished from the | | other callers by her society costume. Ed Luck- | ett and John Sayles were with the females, and | they, too, were culle®upon to explain. | “What makes you go the: one of them | was asked. | “To see a gentleman friend.” | “You know that birds of a feather flock to-| gether,” said the judge. “And be got in the wrong nest,” added La | yer Sillers. |" ‘Phe women were required to give bonds in the sum of $50 or go down for ninety days. | Luckett was sent down for five days and Sayles was released on his own recognizance. | Mrs. Rush had appeared and paid her re- | spects and so Noble Rush, her busband, also came in. He ouly stopped iong enough to pay his respects and then he went down to call on Mr. Stoutenburg. Josephine Evans, a colored girl wearing a blue evening gown, a plaid waist and a green bat, | had nocard to send in, but she was received | just the same. “I'm no vag,” she said. "cause I attend to Kate Smith's baby when she washes in the-laun- dry.” bitty days Following these guests were called and some wre permitted to depart in peace while others were so well thought of that they were detained | for a definite period. gestae See oe A New Title Insurance Company. ‘The District Title Insurance Company bas been organized under the laws of the District of Columbia with a capital of €200,000, divided into shares of $20 each. It has purchased and fitted up the bandsome ing No. 610 18th street northwest. ‘The interior is conven- ientiy arranged and fitted with fire-proof vaults | and other necessary equipments. bas been for the past three years engaged in compiling under the supervision it experts abstracts of the records of the land | titles of the cities of Washi and George-_ | town and the county of Washington. The offi- | | ceryof the new company are Eugene Carns, president; Wm. F. Mattingly. vice president; | A. 'T. Britton. treasurer, and 4 Carusi, secretary. The board ‘of directors comprises A. T. Britton, George W. Brown, James L. Barbour, Engene Carus, Nathaniel Carusi, Louis J. Davis, Mills Dean, Washington Danen- lower, Charles W. fiandy, Frank Hume. John A. Hamilton, Charies A.” James, Wm. F. Mat- tingly and Simon Wolf 3 wi Mr. A. Wall of the firm of Lynn & Wall was THE COMING INAUGURATION. ‘Work Mapped Out by the Executive Com- mittee on Saturday. ‘The inaugural executive committee held ite second meeting at ite headquarters in the Len- man building Saturday afternoon and disposed of a considerable amount of important business, ‘0 P.M. official call they would make. Some of the | The subcommittees appointed at the previous ‘meeting made their reports, the most interest- | ing of which was that which included the list of names selected as chairmen of the various sub- committees for the inauguration. The most important of these were all anticipated in Tur ‘Sian on Saturday, but the complete list is ne follows: Finance committee, Robert 0. Holtzman; reception, Gen. John M. Schofield; military organizations, Col. W. G. Moore; civic organi- zations, William Dickson; _ transportation, Henry L. Biscoe; public comfort, Michael I Weller; e committe, Charles C. Lan- caster; public order committee, Noble D. Larner; press committee, Frank A. Richardson; floor and promenade committee, Edwin B. Hay; ball tickets and invitations, Beriah Wil kins; ball tickot distributing, George ©. Hen ball room decorating, Richard Smith, bail room illumination, James L. Barbour; street illumination end fireworks, Mille Dean: ; bang room. John W. Ross: parks, reservation privileges. J. Harrison Johnson; promenade concert, Ralph L. Gult; ball room music, Walter V. Rt. Berry: comfort at ball room, James E. Bell; streot decoration, William A. Hutchins; inting, John H. Oberly; auditing committee, Jeske B. Wilson. ‘The chairmen will be allowed to fix the num- ber of their individual committees and are to report their selections next Saturday to the ex- ecutive committee. Mr. McIntire, from committee on quarters, reported that they had secured the present apartments, and through the generosity of Messrs. Wash B. Williams, Copeland & Co. and the Chesaj he Telephone Company they had been furnished free of cout, THE PLACE FOR THE BALL. Mr. M. L. Weller, from the committee to ss- lect a suitable place to hold the grand ball, Teported that the committee bad seen Secretary | Noble and Commissioner Raum, and both of these officials afforded the committee every facility and said they would cheerfully co- operate with them in arranging the affair. The committee recommended the pousion office at the most suitable place for the bal The executive committee decided to give the special committee week in which to make ite final report, in view of the receipt of a commu- nication from Gen. Albert Ordway tendering the use of the Northern Liberty Market Hall 5th and K streets northwest, for the ball free of charge. al THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C. MO. FRANK SCHWARZ’S FUNERAL. A Midnight Service In the Scottwh Kite Ca- thedral—Final Exercises Yesterday. Just at the beginning of the new year the midnight services over the remains of the Inte Frank Schwarz were begun in the Cathedral of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite | Masons on G street. ‘There was nothing about the cathedral to indicate that the body of the man in the coffin was that of « suicide, but to the contrary. ‘The walls anc galleries were draped in morning and tastefully decorated with ferns and palms. In the center of the hall the coffin rested on trestles, and long be- fore the midnight hour the galleries were filled with friends of the deceased, and he had many of them. ‘The casket wan heavily trimmed with silver and around it were ferns anil flowers, among which were gas jeta made in imitation of candies. The dove of peaco rested on a column of white flowers at the head of the casket and beneath the dove wns the face of the man who only two days before was in full. lif His features were poacefuland bore no evidence | of the terrible mental agony the dead man had eudured for months and which finally impelled 8 life, NCRMENT OF THE RERVICES. In the onstern ond of the gallery ix the ongan and around this stood the Maronic quartet, When the minute hand of the clock indicated the birth of anew year the worrhipfal master asked who could say ht against the dead man. A moment of deadly silence passed and a Knight Kadosh, stepping forward, rested bi hand gently on’ the lid of the coffin. an responded ina slow, but firm voice, “God ix m the coffin lid was removed a glittering crosson the breast of the dead maf could be ‘and the chaplet of laurel about his brow. These were removedas the impressive ceremonies rogtessed and then each of his brother mem- Bers of the Scottish ite Masons sprinkled water on the cold form and reposted: “Our brother now is dead, but lives in the world everlasting. AN AYPECTING ACENR. After the final prayer there was an affecting scene when the widow and sister of the le- ceused appeared beside the body of the dead vent to their feelings. y } then viewed by friends present at the mid- friends and relatives of the deceased filed out of the hall, leaving the body in charge of thy Masonic gimrd. FINAL SERVICES YESTERDAY. afternoon at 2 o'clock the final services were held in the cathedral under the direction of De Molay Commanders, No. 4, K. } young folk ‘seen, as could the cords binding hands and feet | Mr. F. A. Richardron called attention to the | fact that orders hud been issued from the War | Department transferring the soldiers from | Fort McHenry, Md., gud Washington burracks, | T., and the lodge of Elks. Floral tribates from the Elks, the Mysterious Club and a beart of white flowers with the inser m, “A friend in need--F. K. were placed near | interest in the congregation. | usual Sunday night service of the Central U: this city, to different points in the south, and as there troops make an impoftant feature in the parade he moved that a committee be ap- pointed to wait on the Secretary of War and request that the orders be suspendedaintil after March 4. It was agreed to and were unmed to compose the committee: Mr. F. A. Richardson, Commissioner John W. Koss, Admiral Franklin and Chairman Norris, Mr. Britton’s motion that the secretary be empowered to purchase necessary stationery was adopted. On motion of Mr. Lancaster the regular meeting days of the executive commit- tee were fixed for Wednesday and Saturday of each week and the hour of meeting at 3 o'clock. Mr. Jas. E. Bell, who has been placed in charge of the committee on comfort at the ball room, is the superintendent of the city delivery division at the city post office, and has had charge of the came important work at several of the previous inaugurations. He will prob- ably have as his assistants, as usual, a big force of letter carriers, whose experience in arrang- ing and assorting mail matter makes them in- valuable in the work of caring for hats and wraps at the big ball. This dificult feature has been splendidly managed in years past, reflect- ing great credit upon the system and upon those in charge. —___ Installation and Banquet. The annual banquet and installation of offi- cers of Columbia Lodge, No. 101, I. 0. S. B., took place at the Hotel Lawrence, when the following officers were installed: President, 8. Hirsh; vice president, F. W. Goldsmith; record- ing secretary, M. Ullman; financial secretary, HH. Michaels; treasurer, H. Bernheimer; trus- tees, B. Solomon, 8. Eins and J. Brock; relief board, A. L. Saltzstein, jr.. S. Einstein, B. Solomon, H. Baum and E. A. Stiebel. eee Witnesses in United States Courts. Witnesses in United States cases tried in the Police Court are allowed 1.25 for their attend- ance and until recently the special officers ‘p- pointed by the Commissioners were paid the same as other citizens. The District auditor decided that they were not entitled to their pay as witnesses, for the reason that they were gov- ernment appointees, and now the special offi- cers are going to gppesl to the Treasury De- partment. —— Special Meetings at Foundry Church. Averies of special meetings will be held at Foundry Church each evening for the next two weeks. They began last evening and will be | continued as stated each evening with the ex- ception of Saturday evenings. ‘The pastor, Rev. Dr. Oliver A. Brown, has arranged to hold these meetings owing to the growing religious Last evenin, Mission was held in that church. ° —— Dally Prayer Service. Daily prayer services will be held by the W. C.T, U. at headquarters, 1313 H street north- west, this week at 2p.m. Tuesday, white rib- bon consecration; Wednesday, quarterly meet ing 10 a.m. to4 p.m., and addresses on Thurs. day, Friday and Saturday. Against Wine at Receptions. At a meeting of the Woman's Christian Tem- perance Union at Wesley Chapel ‘yesterday af- ternoon, presided over by Mre, M. E. Cohen, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Whereas we believe the greatest danger now threatening our young men is that which lurks in the social glass; therefore, Resolved, That we prayerfully appeal to every hostess who will entertain tomorrow to desist from offering wine or any kind of hquors to her guests. This appeal is made with the knowledge that many a young man has dated his downfall from the social glass taken on New Year day from the hand me thoughtless friend who meant it only in kindness. Mrs. Tel Sono of Japan and Mrs. M. E. Grif- fith made short addresses. nascie od A Christmas Tree at Hinesborough Park. A pretty Christmas celebration was given at Hinesborough- Park, Md., at Christ Baptist Church, under the direction of Mr. Geo. W. Weed, Mr. and Mra, Levi Meredith, Mre. Tab- ler and Mrs. Gibson. There wasa Christmas tree loaded with gifts, which were distributed by Mr. Weed. An attractive musical program carried out. eR! 5 OR Death of Aquila R. Allen. Mr. Aquilla R. Allen, well known as a peace officer and constable here for nearly half a cen- tury, died at his residence, 1224 New Jersey avenue, at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, aged sixty-eight years. Mr. Allen was a native of this city, born on G near 6th street, and in je and mayor- ted early life learned the bricklayer's trad followed it for some years. During the alty of the late W. W. Seaton he was appoint one of theold city police, and held that for several years. Under the ma: late J. D. Hoover and Richard Wallach a bailiff of the Circuit Court, and for some rs was a member of the detective firth of ise & Allen, during which they unearthed a fraud in a life indurance company and saved them from the paygnent of a heavy policy ona in not assisted by his wife in the distribution of charities at Arlington, Md..on Christmas day. L have never lived at Arlington or in Baltsmore, know nothing about either. Mra. Arthur ~ — : You Have idle funds it will be advantage- ous to you to call on Woods & Co., bankers, and get their interest rates on time certificates of deposit. —Adrt. Seseot benae thane the following | : Ss = of the man, who the coftint Members of the different organiz filed into the ball and the Rev. W. E. Parson of the Church of the Reformati The religious services ended with the ions Lord’s | Elks were conducted by the past exalted ruler, John C. Maxwell. The exteemed leading knight, Daniel Cahill, Esteemed Loyal Knight Walter Hudnall and’ Lecturing Knight G. B. Masow pronounced the departed brother faithful to the principles of charity, loyalty and brotherly love, and the ruler announced that he was fit “to receive from the Exalted Grand Ruler of All the last degree.” A sprig of amaranth and ivy, the emblems of loyalty and brotherly love, were dropped on the coffin by the Elk.as they filed out. The Knights ‘Templar rervice followed, and the earthly re- mains of the deceased were borne to the hearse | beneath the crossed swords of the commandery and passed the membera of the Washington Light Infantry. Members of B. B. French Lodge. F. A. A. M., formed the guard of honor for the hearse. A long procession of carriages followed the body to Oxk Hill cemetery, where the remains were placed in the vault. It is the desire of the deceased's sister, Mrs, Spankuch of New York, that her brother's re~ mains be taken to New York for interment. The beneficiary named in the suicide’s will, pankuch, is only six years old, and he came here with his mother to attend the funeral. —— Charity. To the Faitor of The Evening Star: Star of December 27 a wrong impression may hfive been conveyed, unintentionally, possibly, on the part of “J. 0. A.” as to the charity dis- pensed hy the “Central Union Mission.” What- ever may have been meant it is not true that the mission fosters frauds. The dinner re- ferred to wasa personab favor and given on good promises. Only a few persons prove themselves as undeserving. The recent Thanks- giving distributions were made afier careful visitation and inquiry, and only to those recom- mended to the mission by reliable well-known persons. The dinners to more than 2,000 needy people give in a word the really chari- table work done. No saiaries were paid to those assisting except to two or three visitors for a few days. Much clothing which was donated has also been judiciously distributed, we think. ‘The mission is, however, not a charitable in- i doing incidentally in that line what seems necessary. “The Associated Charities,” which is recom- mended for the detection of frausls, has prob- ably accomplished good as an organization. I have personal knowledge. however, of one ap- plication for aid from a large family, the hend of which was disabled by a terrible fail. ‘This family were dependent on his wages for sup- port, but not only the applicant, but also the well-known citizens and contributors who ven- tured to plead for this distressed family, were, by the questionings and delays, humbled in the dust at the headquarters of the ‘Associated Charities.”"* The Christian readers of your excellent paper can scarcely consider it the part of a charity | organization to play the role of detective simpl; | or mostly without a heart of kindness. Did an} of us who are not now needing the finmncial aid of our fellows never receive an undeserved kind- ness? In fact, “What have we that we did receive?” While indiscriminate almegiving is not wise nor neceseary ive syatein is sometimes carried to extremes, descending to personal abuse. A. L. Swartwour. —— Christmas. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In my note to THe Star of December 24 on the above subject I had not the remotest idea of antagonizing the CCatholic hurch, but ex- pressed the current doubt of all evangelical churches as to the exact date of our Lord's birth, and while I do not belong to the church that believes a statement simply because it is recognized and canonized by the councils of the church, I am free to give full credit to what that church has done in preserving the facts of history and must decline the honor of being the “inventive genius” which Mr. Graves gives ine credit for in last night's Sta. it is too late in the nineteenth century for intelligent readers of history to attribute to “inventive genius” all statements that contradict or are not in ex- act harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church, Dir. Graves delayed his reply because he had not this ‘inventive genius” and becanse “‘it takes time to look up facts and authorities,” and yet his long review of my statements shows that his time was put in to poor purpose, as he fails to gives single proof or quote a single authority to show that 1 was incorrect in my deductions. If there is any authority for selecting December 25, and any date fixed prior to A. D. 380, he fails to give it. A mere assertion by him cannot be taken as proof without some better authority. ‘Mr. Graves says: “It is beyond dispute that the 25th of ember was observed by all the western churches long before the records of that and other events were destroyed by Alaric the Hun.” ‘These records were destroyed in A. D. 400 (by Alaric the Goth, not “the Hun”), which is just what I claim, that is, that twenty years before this invasion by the Goths the @ate was fixed. Again Mr. Graves sa} “Sehaff and Herzog in their joint encycloped: say ‘that the nativity is first spoken of by Clement of Alexandria as obscryed in the west. ern church on December 25,' bat he failed to state that they discredited this claim. I quote from them as follows: “It is historically cer- tain that the Christmas festival proper is of comparatively late institution. This may doubtless be accounted for in’ the following : In the first ho corresponding eatival was presented by the Old Testument a in the caso of Easter und Pentecost. In the Wecond place, the day and the month of the birth of Christ is nowhere stated in the Raters, and cannot be certainly deter 3; and, ly, early feast of the afforded @ substitute. The artistic however, produ ‘Tux office of the Banner Bre: Company, | the whole ehurch sf ea or hie 421 10th street, was entered last it and some | bat tence a festival which forms wa erdered by Sedgs Riga beet) ‘eminent authorities nie Saturday. He wes beld in "Steoe seal estate seetey Be bbere ane scourity for the action of the grand jury. J.D. Cnomeaxz. n opened the services with prayer. | Prayer, and then the impressive services of the | Under the head of ‘False Charity” in Tae | ot | Ido believe the detect- | BROOKLAND. ‘The Brookland Whist Club met at the home f Mr. and Mre. C. K. Hetfield on Wednesday ‘evening, and s good time was had by the mem- bere who had been eo long disunited. The date was the sixth anniversary of the marriage of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Hetfield, and the entertainment was made more elaborate on this account. A | delicious oyster supper, with all its accessories, was served. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Brooks, Miss Emily Brooks, Mise Ay Brooks. Mr. Jack Brooks, Mrs.’ Burr, Mise Mary Burr, Mr. Albert Burr, Mr. and Mra. Harry Barton, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Carmick, Mr. Louis Carmick, the Misses Francene, Mary and Fanny Marean, Mr. and Mra. Woodward, Mrs. Jullien, Mise Addie and Mr. Phil Jullien, Miss Marks of Charleston, 5. C., and Mra. Mor- | timer A. Downing of Washington. | A complete and enjoyable surprise party was | Given on Wednesday ere to the Misses Kate and | Nellie Middiekauff in honor of their guest, their cousin, Mies Mary Heyser of Pennayl- vania, A merry evening was spent by the } among whom were the Misses | India Lord, Eva Fisher and Ida Greenlees and | Messrs. George Kain, Charles Perry and Rob- ert MeChesne: ‘The firet wedding in the Brookland church was celebrated on Thursday evening by Rev. K. R. West, the contracting parties being Mr. Isaac Fugitt of Queenstown and Miss Pinkey Day of Prince George's county, Md. Mise Belle Owens, Miss Ciara and Master John Owens have just returned from a holiday vinit to Montgomery count; Mrs. J. L. Brogunier bas taken a Christmas | trip to Hagerstown, : Mrs. Gudgeon and family of University Heights are sojourning in Washington for «| | fow weeks. | Miss Ellen Bridgeman and Misa Violet Snoots | Are spending some time in Frederick, Md., and | vicinity. 5 14 family ha ington enjoying the holidays with Mrs. Greene's mother. Mrs. Edward Minster and son Willie of Bristol, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Horner and Mre. ¢. P.’ Horner were recent visitors to Brookland. Miss Daisy Norton has been visiting her fer, Mre. Quackenbush, of Georgetown. At the residence of Mr.’ Geo: Krug, sr., ht street, is to be seen one of the champion mas trees of the’District for beauty and ingenuity. The troe itself ishandsomely laden, Dut the environs are marvels of mechanical skill. A mountain scene is the background and a real grist mill turned by an actual stream of water is one of the muny attractions of a fine landscape. Santa Claus, personated by Mr. G. B. Krog, jr, and Mr. Fenton spent almost « month in perfecting the lovely acene. The Christmas exercitos of the Rock Creek P. E. Sunday school were very entertaining. is superintendent of the | school, which 1s in a very flourishing condition. | Mr. Mott, assistant rector of the church, bad Jeharge of the Chrixtmas program. A large and well filled tree which met the gaze of the ildren caused much enthusiasm in singi Let UsGather Round the Christmas Tree. Responsive readings and carols by the infant | class were well rendered and then many pretty and useful gifts and bags of candy were dis- tributed among the bappy young folks. Mr. D. M. Wood has gone to Ashevili |to spend the month of January wil | Wood. Mrs. H. Eaton Brooks and Master Henry Queen Brooks are spending the “holidays with Mra. A. Bain, Mr. Samuel Moudy oe Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: W. A. Taplett to C. H. Cheny, enb A, sq. 277; $- 0. L. Derby to G. F. Stone et al., in trast, part 6, block 42, H. H. & D.'seub Mt. Pleasan’ $3,261.60. G. 'T. Stgne to Adah J. Cash, parts 49 and 50, block 44, Holmead Manor; $1,100. R. Herman to F. Denmead, lot 6, 6q. 1040; 3—. | Julius A. Nardel to J. W. Schoefer, lot 12, | block 3, T. & B.'s sub Mt. Pleasant; $1,750.72, | Mary W. Bryan to J. W. Bartley, sub 19, lot 13, Chichester; #250. G. Bauer to P. Latimer, art 12, res. A; 3. L. C. Williamson et al. to | D. Twomey, parts 24 and 25, 8q. 554; 2—. V L. Lightboun to John R. Cassaday, sub 93, 8 | 503; #—. B. Leonard to J. D. O'Neill, part 4, 8q. 593; $2,400. A. Jackson to Allen Jackson, part 50, sec. 8, Barry Farm; $—. > Teal Estate Matters, A. P. Fox has bought of B. E. Kelley for 500 part 2, square 369, fronting 24 feet on L between 9th and 10th streets northwest. O. M. Bryant has bought of Maria F. McCalla for $9,900 part 18, nquare 533, fronting 26 feet on Indiana avenue between 8d and 434 streets northwest. D.S. Mackall has purchased of T. W. Bed- ford for $9.000 sub 269, square 156—17 by 92 feet on Madison tetween 17th and 18th streets northwest. | C.F, Norment ct al. have bought for #10,- |000 of Harrison Crook subs 63 to 70, square 990—lots 12 by 4534 feet, in alley between 11th, 12th, B and C streets southeast. B. Ellwood Kellyy has bought for $7,500 of C. E. Falconer et al. part 2, square 369—24 by 120 feet on L between 9th and 10th streets north- west. Georgiana M. Raybold bas bought for $11,- | 000 of K. C, Mangum subs 17 and 18 of lot 8, square 967, on North Carolina avenue between 10th and Lith streets southeast. _—— Dr. Grorcr Lee of 1333 Vermont avenue slipped and fell Sunday, incurring an intracap- sular fracture of the right hip. Yestenpay Monxtno Miss Elizabeth B, Hub- bell, aged twenty-one years, a daughter of Mary | A. and the late John G. Hubbell, died suddenly at the residence of her mother, 20 I street north- west. A Girt of $50 has been contributed by the Sabbath school of the Calvary Baptist Church, of which Mr. P. H. Bristow is superintendent, to the Baptist Church of Homestead, ——SS—— Tur Gur e Left ine in a terribly weak condition; my health nearly wrecked, My appetite w: 1 gone, Thad no | strength, felt tired all the time, bad disagreeable roar- ing noises in my head, like a waterfall. Taleo bad sevete headaches and severe sinking pains in my stomach. Having heard so much about HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA I concluded to tty it. All the disa- sreeable effects of the grip are gone. Tam free from Pains and aches and believe HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA is surely curing my catarrh, recommend it to all.” GEO. W. COOK, St. Johnsbury, Vt. HOOD’S PILLS cure constipation by restoring the peristaltic action of the alimentary canal. 1 , Waar Conss Prveres. ‘The only really successful preventive andcureof pim- pies, blackheads, red, roughhands, falling hairand baby blemishes is the celebrated CUTICURA SOAP, great- est of skin purifiers and beautifiers, as well as purest and sweetest of toilet and nursery soaps. Only pre- ventive of clogging of the pores. Sold everywhere. Ja2 | Lister's Desrirnice Embraces the best of modern antiseptics ‘so combined with chalk as to form Denti- frice that is at once preserving, cleansing and delightfully fragrant. ‘25 cents a bottle. ‘Made and sold only by W. 8. THOMPSON, POPULAR MUSIC STORE, 521 11TH ST., AND SELECT YOUR PIANO FOR NEW YEAR'S. Prone friends! Aptentjont!: Why, ‘can buy the PIANO when has stood the teat for muahy Years), for only a7-<olm Ger Tur Besr. ise CONCORD HARNESS. LUTZ & BRO, ‘Horse Blankets and Lap Robes at low prices. <= TTTTH OO MM Mi 8585, 888s 4 oO Sas i 0 Re Re PEE SE ECS SEE T 00 M u 00 N NN fay, JANOARY 2, 1893. Moewemans Case. By Mrs. A. B. Kirtland, Montgomery, Ala. ‘Half cup batter and 1g cups sugar well creamed. The whites of 6 exes, or 3 whole ene, 2 heaping caps four with 1 teaspoon Cleveland's Baking Powder sifted with tt, baif cup milk, vanll wor. Bake in Blayers. FILLING: Bot! one cup sumar dissolved to a little water until it will be hard when dropped in water. Beat stiff the white of oue exe. pour very slowly on the hot syrup, beatin rapidly : when stiff put in one cup chopped raisins and 1 cap nut meats, Pot between and over the cake. Uae only Cleveland's Lakin Powder, the proportione are made For that. BEDFORD, KY.. ‘March 28, 3802, “Alter thoroughly testing Cleveland's Su- perior Baking Powder [ain satisfied that tt is the strongest and best on the inarket.” ELIZA R. PARKER. Author of “Economical Housekeeping,” “Cookery and Housekeeping.” “Food for the Sick.” &e. CITY ITEMS. This Is Not “Bosh!” Tam not offering “discounts of 20 and 25 per | cent for the next few daya” I have not marked prices vp—therefore cannot afford to mark pow and call the operation “discount!” My prices are always based on a reasonable margin on the “trade list"—if I wet below manufacturers’ figures I wonld soon be forced out of business—and eo will any one else. If you are experienced as a “buyer” rou know a bargain when you see it—and you also know what a fair profit te—fair profit is all I want— fair profit you are willing to concede me—ro come in and make your selection from my ex- tensive stock and cottle with me in “time” pay- mente, Joux Reppex, The Accommodator, 618 Seventh street northwest. Doncherknow that more genuine comfort can be extracted from a piece of White's Ya- tan Gum than from any other confection er put upon the market. 42-6t Dog Collars engraved, Razors sharpened tree, Rodgers’ Catle Ye, 477 Paar” Uses Dr. Bucon’s as You Should C Auerbach’s, 7th and'H sts. twentieth annual importation of his Sax- ony Wool German Hand-knit Jackets. Most complete and moet elegant assortment. All sizes, all colors, all grades. From €1.24 to 19.89. d31-3t = A Sewing Machine for a Song!—Send postal to Wak Fox, 4th and Pa. ave. s.e.d31-5t Ladies! Buy the Old Reliable, Time-tested eeler & Wilton. Each year brings it new laurels, Your grandinothers used one, and the most Progressive mechanical expert of today pro- nounces the best in_ the world to be the New High Arm, No. 9. Office, 437 9th et. n.w., one door south of E, aai-tt jeadache Tablets, retin: S. Heller: 720 7th st n.w.. is making « spe- cialty in Ladies’ and, Children's Hair Cutting and Shampooing; also cures Dandruff. _oc7-tr 10c. Royal Headache Powders. Headaches cured “while you wait” Druggista aula eee Elixir Babek cures all malarial diseases Carmant & Lene, 928 Tra Axo 706 K Sr. N.W. To close out quickly we will sell cheap all Soiled and Mussed Handkerchiefs, Napkins, Towels, Tray Covers, Scarfs, Stamped Linens, &c., &c., &e. We wish to close the balance of our Ladies’ and Misses’ Coats. We will sacrifice the profit to do so. We will offer special bargains in Table Linen of all kinds, Bed Comforts, Blankets, and all winter goods. Headquarters for reliable Black Dress Goods, all the popular makes and weaves at lowest prices. Best Quality 32-inch China Silks at 75c. yard. CARHART & LEIDY, 928 7th and 706 K sts. n.w. W. M. Suusren & Soxs TEN PER CENT OFF FOR CASH. For the Holidays we are showing the grandest line of LADIES’ EMBROID- ERED HANDKERCHIEFS tobe found in this market. Also a splendid line of UMBRELLAS, all kinds, sizes and new Gesigns in handles. On all of which we allow a cash discount of 10 cents of the dollar. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENN. AVENUE ONE PRICE. a0 T Wer OU Ti Wit PAY Yoe ‘To skipevery Drug and Dry Goods Store in Washington and come to us for High-grade, Sweet, Delicate and Lastingly Fragrant Perfumeries for use on New Year Day. ‘Many gentlemen are presenting their lady friends with a bottle of our exquisite $2.50 Extract. All odors. Ose Drs Sigs BuL2s 8, and “Albany,” 17th and Hn. w. ‘PEOE. 1. \WUNDRAM'S ELECTORAL HAS A peerice renutation in Europe ava nerve tonic and ap- Sr. an (ose afflicted with nervoasness, geh- Srl debility or unpaired ‘digestion will derive more Feal benefit from, the uss of “t most palatable and aromatic herb medicine then from any similar Fation on the marke, white sick hesdwche will Fanieh before it like inagic.” Physiclane prescribe it For sale by Schelier & Ste Oth ate and Pa and drucxists eensrally. br. SOLTOS DIENELT & (CO.. Alexandria. Va., General Agen:s for U.S. and Canada, or Sars Serer Norrce. THE FATR is now open with a fall line of the Finest Parlor, Chamber and Dining Room Furniture. Also ‘Sfull line of Brussels and Ingrain Carpets. Newsstore and new stock. Twenty per cent lower than any house in Washington. For this week only my price on Folding Beds from $10t0€50. The same Beds have been selling at from $12 to $00. Give me a call and be convinced that THE FAIR is the place to make your purchases. SMITH, THE GREAT PRICE CUTTER, azam™®™ 7é3end 745 7th st. n. w., comerof Hat. ood “FE Se Sodas Mead ore az ___ EXCURSIONS. &e N@™ ax HOLY Lawn. ee | Bxcurnions Leave Feb. 4 and March 11, vie Giteuttar. NIEISCE SYMPROXY | ah ge & SONS, 113 Brosdway, New York. PAY Sh. Jackwonvitie, Fis. or 1225 Femme ORCHESTRA, tu (Estabiiehed 1866.) SaLGe Mr. ARTHUR NIKISCH. Condsetor. eee THIRD CONCERT sarrviqat® =| T° ¥T VERNOX AXD THE TOMB OF WASH Program: Fichth s:mpbony. Beet omnes Gtoranni,” Mozart; Suite, Drorak, | OMY means of communication te vi. the Washingtem, Verdi; Kateermarech, Warner. | Avnccn ana Mt Vernon Riectric Radway frou Tickets, with reserved seas, $1.50. Nowonssle at | m mS Metzerott's Mavic Store, 1110 F st Wty leave loca! Gepoy, Alem detto1On ca trains from Weahingtom, sia Ratiroad at Oth st. cepet. ALPAUGH'S GRAND oPprra HOUSE TONIGHT at 8 By special arranestment Presented Tennyson's F Fare for round trip, 45 Grounds open from 11 a.m. t0-¢ p.m. to grounds, 2 Adnemen | NEW PUBLICATIONS Bring the Children to Next Week—THOMAS N¥isctaecas Gear ee yy metmeoet®. | atss % POE KEPE SSS gaprorsea | aostxa Wy 8 BER ER S8Hg putt Vv 00 K ‘Keng Sss$2 MO! ¥ Rf {My Lora ‘Thursde: and Her 1 = York, TRE CITY, some, Purovean pla, Acknowledged to be the greatest ant te cannot be surpassed. 2m WILLIAM NOBLE, Owner and Proprietor, Mostserr rocer Now | 4 « 421-1 1416** Ts now ope | orsin ie i RaMSaY MoRRis comroy comrasy | W Ih the Tremendous Lausting Success, | EL IN FIRST TIME PAPER CHASE. By Mr. Charles 7 FRANCI= WiLSUN t OODMAN'S SOCIETY OF Go rintas is | ceptions, Balis, Gesu Dances, Bo. Address = A™* = ” DEMY. New Year's Week Every Evening and Satur jay Matinee. THE LAKD's HOTEL, de ave. and lather ss BER pre HOW oe — 0 cs | a 8 Bows fe bee Ent MRBITT NoUse i ee a a WASHINGTON. D. 3 One of the Funnie.t Comsiies of the Day. Monday, January 9.-The comeatan, witrren| Lo Tue Lavres Or Wasurseron. CLAREE. a2 | w — etake pleasure im announcing to you end your M THEATER, | eet * Petiey vauinave, and Litas: | friends th ovr KEPSa55 Licee SEMI ANNUAL LaDIns’ SALE Finn OF SAMPLES OF POOTWEAR THIS WEER MATINEE TOMORROW. BOBBY MANCHESTER'S NIGHT OWLS | OF the cetebeat A. F. Smith hee som- BEAUTY SHOW, ed. There isn ot manutactored Includ wantry than those of A. F hb, There are CYREN *; ascend Sof thea, sims mostly Sig and C widths, We bought these goods at . aud ace therefore able tosed them t week—GUS HILL'S ¥ ¥. _ peor ARRIS’ BISOU THEAT! Mrs. P, HARRIS, KR. 1. BRITTON and T. F. DEAN, en's £6.00 Handmade Prench Patent Calf Proprietors an | Managers. Shoes for ®#: d@> every one in the ott One week, Commencine MONDAY, New Near's Day | Piunes'tsit sour huswod seus bed Sarees ne nal at and examine theu. Ord shoe should not fail te First Tine in This City SADIE HASSON rs | Scan . sor Hovsn, Foe Varc abe ruizes ea nent For a good tine o tothe as 1115 FS: N.W. THIRD ANNUAL MASQUE BALL Of the a RED ROSE PLEASURE CLUB, On MONDAY, January 2, 1893, at CONCORDIA HALL, sthand Eats. n.w. Tickets, admitting Gent and Lady, 50e Each additional lady, HAT BOX—LADIES FREE; GENTS, 25 CENTS. Ast prize, $10, to the mos! comics! group. 24 prize, #5, to the second mosteomleal group. Bd prize, 5. to the most comscal Indy character. 4th prize, #5, to the mos: comical gent character. Commencing at Yo'clo-s Unmask at 11. ds 18 IMPORTANT— SUIl It is not the chfef feature, Poor dentistry te tm AicelW worme th We solicit your patronage solely on the merttof our Work. That the prices are tal and duc to superior factitties and the | skill which produces rapidity, Im Dentistry tine te y and if our experts, with every improved ap- can do work guicker they can naturally de® cheaper than operators with less skill and poorer equigment. That they aun do it with less pain tellowa, of course low is inet Merzenorr wwste vstx, FRIDAY, JANUARY @, with Gas. Oe 81.00, a. EW ben 5 Gold Fillings, aceordin: to sae erage VERY BEST TEETH, . JOHANNES MIER: _— Violin. GEORGE SAUER, i] oe Viola. WM. AUGUEMENDE, EUGENE WEINER, U.S. Dexraz Assocation, Flute. et easton Avaisted ty COR. 7TH AND D STS N.W. aD MISS MARION 8. WEED, Soprano. j Tickete, Gana n sale at Metnerott's. Srraxor Apvraurtsearsts. pror.s- cor. bili gveninen. nee of the putai Y ine that 10 balls, parties, Se. Tele, st nw. FO® THE BENEFIT OFS ‘ORPHANA ‘Two lectures (illustrated with photographs shown by the calcium light) wil be given by Prot ardson of Amberst Coile: HALL, 16th st. near H Piay of Overammencat Buject vay" MEM™EnorT wesc mars, THE “C. ©” course. Second evening. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1893. “"The Tomsehold Poet, WILL CARLETON, ‘Will deliver his beautifur tecture, “THE DRAMA OF HUMAN NATURE,” Interspersed with recitation of original poous. jong, brass trimmings, 1%— ‘o can farnish your house, every article exc)? stoves. | ¥: imgton cau do the satue. Ty room in it, wit “thor BAe tn," Wale Prices, 50c., %e., and 91. Sale of seats now in progress, a7s-7t ~ | ee | T. B. Towser & Sos, D he DEALERS IN DRY Goops, —_ — Capea 116 72H ST. Nw See Te | Reet eres tnniins NATIONAL Leiunantsof Dress Goodsin «od quality very eheas Tickets, abomuma tel os ite ay . erbecially for s Tisketscan be secured Ceaite Fable Govern, $4, 64 aud Sd, bowtie, ‘on the evening of the all. sales Romraenn “Eire ineof Laie All-wool Skirts, 1 and 1.95, Tines to . TyFou want Lace Cqrtaure mgood qaaltty dow’ all to see our #4.and 8 é rorah wore moos Parvo quickiy an Welave sew more: Ladiey’ Goote thet we ere’ cten- ‘most uamusical Dera te fi Ptocean Dave received of Heese as t Diag « perfect tune @ cr | We omncten ors of ar 65 Biante Ee aHORGE DRARGER, eitiais gr ow PROF. 7 o TAPAS ainEe eee OF E spt Stans Dancing. cor. Sth ang peEEECT ACAD x Lyte Thursdays.” $3 per a: =a Far engh fy Table Linen, Napkins. Toweis Crashes 410 Vesa i te it of Prof. LOUIS WE: = rod of Sores, will receive 7ro1wpt attention” Taito Ca NORAMA > And secure jaaled Sar ps Lat ta SSeS gp BUBDER =, BATTLE OP GerrysBURO, cal a Dattle of Water THE War Gootvear Raver sar 15th st.. two blows: 4 -" below U. 8. Treasury. og ould LEGAL NOTICES. :