Evening Star Newspaper, January 14, 1893, Page 2

THE SOCIAL WORLD. The Obligations of a Cabinet Officer During a Washington Season. NOT AS REPRESENTED. Next Week's Fashionable Events— Numerous Recept ‘Teas, Luncheons, Weddings, Be.—Last Week's Kecord—Personal Notes | is of Interest. Society ix supposed to discuss all matters | Misses Van Zandt will receive on Mondays in relating to itself. During the past fortnight it been said of a great number of public men rumor has named as members of Mr. ‘secmbinet that they could not afford social obligations they would inher! This seems to be a ridicule any person to make who ry of former cabinets. In ostly obliga- iy cabinet officer re upon a Senator's household. In trath there are less, as a Senator is never sepa- rated from his constituents and tow jut, to get the whole question down to bearing, the binet ladies receive on Wednesdays and the senatorial families on ‘Thuredays. ‘(iiven the same attractions, a big »mething to eat and drink. and there ie ein the throngs which will attend her. The Wednesday reception does not cost anything more than the Thursday one. y cabinet officers and their fami- and have never o any large or costly entertainment. The ces where any undne extravagance wae resorted to to keep up a false idea of hospitality ately for the public morals, milies in Mr. Harrison's eabinet ver given any large entertainment enme bere. m because it was never their habit to doso. They are not rich people. and had no intention of posing as such | when they can Nobody thinks any less of them they will have just as much kindly remembrance and friendly things said of them after they have gone as if they had wasted all their tncomes. Society has a good many things toanswer for, bat wt ought not be arraigned as the bindrance to poor men, or rich men averse to unusual ex- mditeres from entering the cabinet. Mr. Cleveland had an Attorney 1, who is re- membered ery able man, and not ent rely by the fact that be m dyes cont and | reception. He was | n these particular matters, | jong Just the same and the t the rest of the cabinet was doing tened by it wife of the le had the crowds and all inet lady. Her Wednesd receptions were great events and held the same Felative importance to the visiting world as did | the embinet ladies’. In fact since then the Speaker's wife's receptions bave been almost forgotten. 4 had pleasant receptions, at they were smail in comparison with Mrs. tliele's, as the ecquaintance of the two ladies were so different in size, and Mra. Crisp has not been in good health and is therefore unable to do as she would like in this regard. ‘The past week was not very prolific in dane- ents. The coming one will be better in ogram is also full of other but on the principle re those not eung. it is eveats of which the world will bout will be regarded as the Speaker Mr. Car the glory of « fre the ones who will be sorry. too. that the recital was omitted after the fun is over. Miss Elaine il give a tea at5 Mise Bessie Campbell. State and Mrs. Foster will Monday The Secretar hold their diplom The marriage ¢ ker to Mr. Gordon Seibold will take place at the Calvary Baptist Charch. ‘Tuesday — Miss Sherman will give a luncheon to meet Mise Campbell. Mrs. Perry Heath will give a breakfast to meet Mise Conway and Miss Robinson, her Mrs. Hitt and I the gnests to he Secretary of Mr. and Mrs, Calderon Carlisle will give a re- ception Wednesday Jancheon. Mrs. Leiber will give a luncheon. Senator and Miss Voorhees will give a recep- tion at 5 o'clock to meet his eminence Cardinal Gibbous. Mr. and Mra. Jas. F. Barbour will give a din- ner in honor of the Pri Mr. and Mrs. Mich dinner Senator and Mra. Brice will give a dinner. Thursday —The second meeting of the Thurs- day evening danci: bhorebam. Miss Mattingly will give of Inenberg. 4 Herbert will give » Miss Elkins will give a large theater party for | of her si Mins Bessie Cam; The Misses Trainor were given a party by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Trainor, for- merly of this city and of New Ye their return to this city to heel. Young Indies contributed to the musical part ‘Of the evening with great success, Mra. A. A. Wilson and Mre George Davis were plensantly at home ere vesterday aftert oon Mise Entwis' asisted. Lieut. Davie having been ord Dari & looking for @ity with great pleasure. Miss Mendonca lef she will make MeBean, and will weeks. The following ladies will receive at the Metro tan Hotel on Monday from 3 Dire. and 2 is, M red 10 napelia Mrs, to her married sister, Mrs. ‘obably be away for several wer of Ken- tertained a large company ¥e Gt & tea in honor of her guests, } Philadelphia and Miss Beach of Chicag: Needham #ore « princess gown of biack velvet, ed in a gown of yellow Miss Beach in ‘white, trimmed with violet velvet white silk, serve in ‘blue Allan, Littlefield and Stascley astteted in receiving. Among the guests wore: Senator and Mire. e. Senator and Mra. Davis and Mrs. Brown the Mines Gorman, Mrs. Weber, Representa: five and Mre. Walker, Representative and Mra. Post, Representative and Mra. Hopkin sentative and Mrs. Mart ntative and Mre. Harmer. Mrs. Kees Durborow, Sclicttor Gen nd Mine Littletiel!. 4. end Mra Cotton, Mra. Samuel Judge and Mrs. Payson and Controtier and Mrs. A.C. Matthe Mrs. Pollok, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Stake Weiling. Dr. Huntington, Prof. and } Mason. Mr F.W. Palmer and Mrs. Palmer, Mr. Geo. H. Walker. Dr. Francis Lieber, Mr. end Mra W. F. Holtzman, the Mises Holtz- Ban. Dr. Morris, J. Garland Pollard The Japanese minister and Mrs. Tateno gave @ dinner party last night of Besor of the Secretary of 5S fer. The others at table wi ere Mire. Romero, Minister and Mrs. Guzman, Representative and Mrs. Cable, Mr. Tavern, Mrs. and Mise M. ones, Mr. Durbam White Stevens and Mr. Miynsks of the legation. The decorations of the table carried out the Japanese colors, red end bite. The center piece was of red and White rosen, The name cards were squares of cardboard fecked over with gilt The name Wes written on smaller square in the center, ted with red and white silk cords and litue tas- sels. ‘The cards at the gentlemen's places were with storks, Mra. Tateno will be at home to ber friends on the remaining Tuesdays ia this mouth. Senator and Mra Hale gave a young people's Ginger last night ip bonor of Miss Morton. Mra. Cayetano Romero, wife of the charge @affaires of Mexico, was at home yesieriay fternoos to callers at her residence on Co! me vtieat avenue. Her daughters, and Miss Eva, assisted very plensaatly. 4 to 9 residence in that | | chadtel. Bond, McWhorter, Kearney, Simmons, Lewi-, Puillips, Pox, the Misses Reeves and the Rohr, Cruitt, Fal- Gilbert, Wood- MeWhorter, Harry and Wili Ridgely and Harry and Albert Hodes, The friends of Miss Emily Key Cammack will be sorry to learn that she has been very ill during the past week. Mra Representative Harmer and Mrs. Ree side will hold their first reception Monday { next and will be assisted by Mra. Representa | on account of the | going into society this season owing to the | | Da: | evening, and a bountiful supply of refresh- class will be beld at the | temporarily sojourning at the Richmond. before | Gov. Jobn \ The | in the city day for Chicago, where | will begin her | can legation on Januai afternoon | and Mrs, silk and passementerie. | . presided at the | out cards for a tea Monday. January 16, from 4 Clisbee, | to 7, at No. 46 B street northeast. . iepre- | Wednesdays during the remainder of the sea- | the | receive on Mondar. f * THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. ©, SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1893—SIXTEEN PAGES. Misses Hines, Messrs, Care; | tive Clark of Alabama, Mra. Pugh, Miss Miller, | fith, the Misses Clements, Halley, Hutchison, Miss Case, Miss Witman and Miss'Swope. | Mrs. Chas. Hauback, whose critical illness | has occasioned much alarm among her frien slowly convalescing. Capt. Hh Van Zandtand family have left Corcoran street and are at the Harrison for the winter. Mre. N. H. Van Zandt and the February at the Harrison, corner 3d and G streets. Mrs. Coston is at the Elsmere for the winter. | Countess Esterhazy is neither receiving nor | recent death of her sister's husband, Lieut. T. Dix Bolles. Mra. Bolles is with her mother and sister at 1501 F street. ‘The engagement is announced of Miss Mamie Wolfe, daughter of Mr. Williard A. Wolfe, to E. Emerson Everett of Duluth, Mina. The friends of Mrs. William R. Hodges will be sorry to hear she in still unable to be out. ‘The Osceola Club will give a dancing recep- tion at Concordia Hall Monday, January 16, 1893. The wife of Dr. Florence Donohue will be at On Monday from 4 to 7 Dr. Chas. A. Stakely nd Mra, Stakely, 1414 16th street, will receive the members of the First Baptist Church and congregation, assisted by the wives of the dea- cons of the ‘church, Mrs. Dz. John W. Clarke, Mrs. Edgar Speiden, Mrs. Prof. Otis T. Mason, Mra. Dr. George C. Samson, Mrs, Prof. A. P! Montague, Mrs. Robert H. Martin. Mr. J. H. Burley was given a surprise party at his home on Massachusetts avenue last night to congratulate him on his twentieth birthday. neing and games were the features of the ments were served. Those present were Mr. and Mra. J. J. Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. T. Me- Mahon, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kiriin, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. M.'Bouser, Mr. Frizzell, Mr. J. Quill, Mr. T. Bouser, Miss Sweeney,’ Misses Josie Me- Mahon, Jennie Hurley, Maggie McMahon, Maggie Myers, Etta Dowden, Mamie Myers, Messrs. J.H. Horley, Charles’ McGuire, W. J. Quinlan, E. ©. Barg. Charles Danforth, George A. Beamer, Will Jenkins, A quiet wedding occurred at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. M. mpbell, No. 407 H street northeast. Wednesday afternoon, Jan- wary 11. lifford Moore of Harrisburg, Pa. and Miss Annie M. Camp- beil of this city. The bride entered the parlors on the arm of the groom, attired in a beautiful dress of pearl broadcloth. Rev. E. O. Eldridge of Douglass Memorial M. E. Church performed the ceremouv. After the ceremony the guest were invited to the dining rooms, where n re- past was spread. ‘The couple left on the Chicago express for Martinsburg, W. Va., the home of the groom's parents, where a reception will be given them. Harrisburg, Pa., will be their future home. Among ‘the many guests present were Capt. J. D. Moore and soa of Harrisburg, Pa.; Miss Hattie Slane of Mar- tinsbnrg, W. Va. Rev. E. 0, Eldridge and wife, Mr. and Mrs. R. 'S. Lawrenson, Mistes Ella and Carrie Lawrenson, Mr. and ‘Mre. J. Wm. De Grange, Mixs Lena De Grange. Mr. nd Mrs. August Plugge, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. joderick, Mr. fioward Roderick, Mise rtie Roderick, Mus Mamie Zigier, Mixe Lou Buckley, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mcintosh. Mra. Chas. Young, Miss Bessie Young. One of the pleasant features was the attendance of the bride's aged grandmother, Mrs. M.J. Allison. The bride was the re- cipient of many presents. ‘The handsome ball room at the Shoreham was the scene of one of the most enjoyable cotillions ever in Washington Thursday evening. The occasion was the second enter- tainment given by the Vingt-et-Un Club. The dance was led by Mr. Wilton Lambert, who deservedly won the praise of every one for his excellent leadership and the many lovely and novel figures so successfully introduced. The climax of the evening was reached at the last figure, when each couple was provided with vari-colored Chinese lantern, the electric lights being extinguished. Among those present were the following Miss Mand Bynum, Mr. Wilton J. Lam bert, Miss Estelle Tucker, Mr. Lee Mosher, Miss Emily Dunlop, Mr. Frank Hall, Miss Cela Weed, Miss Cora Millward, Mise Lola Young, Mis« Anna Phill ‘flian Strong, Miss Louise McKenna, Mamie McFalis, Miss Redman, umain Mannix, ere, Miss Marie Rut" Milburn, Misa McC elhum Miss'S. B. Plain, Sir. W. A. Milla, Mr. K. T. Strickland, Mr. J. T. Dubamel, Mr. H. M. Chapman, Mr. J. 8. Easby Smith, Mr. Edward liorton, Mr. J. H. Davis, Mr. J. M. Chamberlain, Mr. C. 8. Re ford, Mz. Dwight Anderton, Mr. Bord Ti Mr. R. T. Mekinney, Mr. 0.'C. Hine, Mr. E. 8. Mr. George \ukam. Mra. 7. A. Lam- y ‘The parties were Mr. ter, lough, Miss e dover the favor table, which was pvered with tasteful souvenirs. The next lance will be given at Masonic Hall on Thurs- . January 26. The Mivses Yearly of Baltimore, Md., are Mise Fannie Michel of New York is the guest r, Mrs. Joseph King, and will be at home Sunday January 15, 603 Q street north- west. Mr. and Miss Irwin, wife and daughter of ex- Irwin of Arizona, are expected about the 19th of January. A part of the time will be spent with Mra J. H.! Ralston at Hyattsville. W. Dowling will be at home on ys, No. 614 E street. Mrs. Allison Nailor, jr., will receive as usual on Thurdavs from 2 until 5 p.m. Mrs. Romero, wife of the Mexican minister, receptions at the Mexi- Mrv. Geo. Brooks gave a delightful tea from 4 to 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs Brooks was assisted in receiving by Miss Irwin and Mrs, A. Goldsborough. The dining room was pre- sided over by Miss B. Irwin, assisted by Mra. Arthur Payne, Miss Virginia Payne and Miss Burk. Among tho-e present were Gen. aud Mr«. Payne, Rev. J. Nelson of Warrenton, Mins bert, Dr. Edwin Morgan, Miss Van Zandt, Mr. . T. Beit, Dr. and ‘Mra. and Miss Greenleaf have cards out for a tea on January 27, from 4 to7, at their resi- dence, 2928 P street. Mrs. C. W. Stone and Miss Stone have sent Mra. Derickson and Mrs. Allen of Pennsyl- ania are guests of Mrs. Stone, at No. 46 B street northeast. Mra. Andrew B. Graham will be at home on son at ber revidence,1407 16th street. Mrs. Beale R. Howard will receive with ber. Mrs. A. P. Lacey of Clifton street, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Dr. Sites, held « delightful | reception last Thur day, and will be at home the two remaining Thur-days in January. Miss Towle: gave a tea on Thursday after- noon to meet Mise Graves. Miss Adelaide Johnson, who bas been in Chi- cago the last three months since her return from Rome, is the guest of Helen L. Sumner, ‘511 9th street, but will return soon to tite west. Wednesday Mr. and Mra. V. A. Hubbard celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding by entertaining a number of their friends in their new home, at 525 4th street northeast. A feature of the evening was the christening of their youngest danghter, “Elva Marie.” An enjoyable program was provided, including readings by we Chauncey G. Graham and instrument selections by Miss Beatrice Graham. Among the presents received by the hostess wasan elaborate banquet lamp, pre- sented by associates of Mr. Hubbard in the | office of the supervising architect of the treas- ury. Among those present were Rev. Dr. M. N. Cornelius, Mr. and Mrs. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Huddleston, Mra. M. C. Hud- Mew "Atoger, Mr, and Mis Vaaghe, Met ire. Al Mr. ire. Vi » Mr. and Mrs. Tally, Mr. and Mrs. Grabam and deugbter, Mr. and Mra Lang, Mr. and Mra. Klemroth, Mr. and Mrs. Honderson, Mr. and Mrs. Pennell, Mr. and Mrs, E. 8, Hubbard, Mr. and Mra RL. Smith and son, Me. Mrs. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs, T. J. Hoimes, Mr, and Mrs. T.'8. Pocock, Mrs, Phebe Potock, Miss Nellie Pocock, and Messrs. Hopeon, Tol- man, Hosford, Ezdorf, Pohl, Durabaugh and Mra. John B. Allen, 10 B street northeast, will table were | man, Miss Cornwall of Misses id | gentleman, e a“ernoon to callers and hid Miss Tisdel to meet them also. airs, Wanamaker invited a few friends yes terday afternoon to hear Miss Culbertson re- cite. While the company listened tea and cakes were served. Last eriday evening the Mulitso Club of Washington, accompanied by a party of friends, paid a social visit to Mrs. Boyd in Alexandria’ After spending & very pleasent evening the party took the last train ‘for b pom od | Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Grif- | Humphries, Moxley, Simpson, Trumble and Wainwright and Mesers. Briggs, Clements, Herrmann, Meeds, Penn, Suit, |homas, Wain- wright, Weber, Fordan and Otterback and Mas~ ter Edward Griffith. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Gunton Tem- | ple Memorial Presbyterian Church held their | monthly sociable in the chapel on 14th street | last might. The large gathering of the friends of the ladies thoroughly enjoyed the program Prepared Those who took part were Mrs. Yoorhis, original poem; recitations by Mra. Nailor, Mr. Saxton, Mr. Patten; duett, the Misses Rose; vocal soie, Misses Philips; trio, Miss Rose, Messrs, Grounsel and Rose. Mrs. John Thornton Wood, 318 East Capitol street, will not receive on Monday, 16th, but will be at home the foliowing Monday. Miss Parson will be at home to friends Wednesdays in January at 1705 New Hamp- shire avenue. The next Georgetown assembly dance will be held on Thursday, the 19th. Mrs. Sallie Hoge Edwards will receive on ‘Tuesdays at No. 30 Grant place. Gen. Wheeler of Alabama has taken the house 1748 P street for the winter. Mrs. Wheeler and her daughters will be at home Tuesdays in Feb- ruary until Lent. ‘The Mixses Whelan of 1421 88d street enter- tained a number of friends Thureda at a donkey party. The ladies’ priz by Miss MeTlheney and the gentleman's by Mr. Joseph Nolan. Ihe “‘boobies” were awarded to Miss Bertha Fowler and Mr. W. M. Mc- Carthy. Numerous other amusements were enjoyed during the progress of the evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mra. Wh Mr. Jos, Nolan, the Misses Whelan, Fowl Armstrong. Carley, Ulmer, Mabel Fowler, Mc- Ubaney and Messrs. J. Nolan, Reynolds, W. Nolan, W. Whelan, Schaas, McCarthy, F. Whelan and Mellheney. Miss Fannie Tilly, after a visit through New York state and Canada, has returned to her home, 922 7th street,’and will receive her friends at that place. Miss Selma Grunwald of New York is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ernest Wetzler, 819 New York avenue northwest. Mrs. Madeline Vinton Dahlgren will tender a reception to Mgr. Satolli at her residence on Massachusetts avenue Weduesday evening next. The Neighbors’ Club will hold their first meeting this season on Tuesday evening, January 17, at the residence of Mr. and Mre- Ward, New Jersey avenue. This club inaugu- rates its eleventh eeason at this meeting, hav- ing been organized in the winter of 1882-83 for the purpose, according to its. constitution, “of the promotion and cultivation of literary an! inusical tastes,” and embraces among its members many distinguished in letters, music and the sigs. The Rev. Dr. W, E. Parson is its presideht, and its present roll of member- ship is as follows: Kev. and Mrs, W. E. Parson, Representative and Mrs, W. M.' Springer, the Misses Cow- perthwaite, Miss Mary P. Brown, Judge Ed- ward Lander, Lieu: and Mrs.’ George H. Peters, Dr. Charles W. Hoffman, Mr. Charles 8. Bradley, the Misses Bradley, Mr. and Sirs. Henry R. Elliot, Mr. Charles 'S. Eliot, Miss Fiora Freyhoid, Miss Minnie Schott, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton 8, Wara, Mr. George ¥. Coffin, Dr. and Mra. Gabriel F. Jounston, Mi Mildred Johnston, Mr. John P. Lawrence, Mr. W. A. Croffut, Miss Helen Nicolay, Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Bodtish, Mr. and Mrs. James Q. Rico, Mr. Hub T. Smith, Mr. Charles E. Rice, Miss'E. Collis Smith, Miss Marie Thompson, Mr. Henry W. Olds, Mr. nnd Mra, W. A. Wid ney, Mr. 8. H. Witherow, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Parsons, Mr. Howard ‘Goodrich, Miss Ethel Swope, Mr. Frank M. Boteler. The club entertains iteelf and friends at each meeting with a paper upon some live aud inter- esting subject, with instrumental and vocal music, a play or farce by way of amusement, a box of “light and airy” contributions, and last, but not least, with a good repast. The num- bers generaily are all furnis! ite members, though sometimes, by way of Variety, it has drawn upon outside talent, the following non- members having at various times furnished the literary portion of the program: Dr. George B. Loring, Col. J. Edwards Clarke, Mr. George Kennan, Dr. Chas. W. Hoffman, Dr. McCartee of Japan, Grace Greenwood, Rev. Di chaplain of the House: Mr.'A. R. Spofford, Mi Fred Perry Powers, Dr. Swan M. Burnett, Dr. W. W. Godding, Col. Garrick Mallory, Prof. Mendenhall, Mr. John G. Nicolay, Ma: W. Powell and Mr. Willis N. Hawkins. ‘The club’s popularity is shown by two facts, it never lost a member except through some unavoidable cause, and its waiting list of appli- cants for membership has never been exhausted. ‘The Unity Club was entertained by Mr. Mat- thew G. Emory at his residence, No. 207 I street northwest, Wednesday evening, Mr. H. B. | Moulton, presiding. with a select audience, who enjoyed the de- cidediy best program the club has bad pre- sented for some time, the whole of which ‘was prepared by the secretary, Mr. Will C. Stierlin. After an introductory piano solo by Miss Mag- gie Maddex,the er,Gen. W. Birney, gave an entertaining and instructive paper entitled | “The Evbippus in Ancient Literature.” Miss Ann Virginia Cuibertson of Ohio then recited two original poem, one in negro dialect, en- titled lence.” A piano solo by Mr. J. “Dawee Brilliante;” recitation, r. Milburn, Pen ‘Travis Cocke “Cassius Inciting Brutus Against Cesar,” by Mr. J. Barton Miller; Norwegian song, “Gi | Morning.” by the eminent singer, Mme. Dagny Rolland: also a bellad by Harry R. Shelly, by the same artist. ‘Ihe comedy “No. 1 Around the Corner,” was then presented by the follow- r. Flipper, ¥. Clinton Balinger; Nobbler, Talbot Pullizzi; Jim —, Robt, Low Song, “Daisies,” Mr. W. J. Caulfield, Mme. Dagny Rolland, accompani Irishwoman at the Dentist’s,” also imitations of | Harry Brabam as “Ling Ching, : of Mr. Stuart Robson, by Mr. Wm. H. Con- ¥; artistic whisthng by Mr. AtLee, whose selections were Dreamed, Lo beautifully reni Race,” from Ben Hur, by Miss Maude Jarvis; German song, “Thine Only,” by Miss Mila Schmidt of Prof. Cabell’s seminary; an original mouologue, “A Quiet Bummer Resort,” by Mr. Victor L. Poesche, also a recitation by the same led ‘:Watermelons;” song by Air. Bicksler and musical selections ‘on nearly; & dozen different instruments by Messrs. Howser and Bicksler, excellently performed another whistling solo, entitled “The Whistling Coon,” by Mr. “John Yorke AtLeo, accompanist, Mme. Dagny Rolland, which concluded ‘the program of the evening. ‘The tollowing named were elected honorary members of the elub by « motion of the presi- dent: Mr. Matthew, G. Emory, Mr. J. B. Philp, who was for raany years tho prosident of the club, and Mr, William Hutchinson. Among those present were: Mrs. Conley, Miss Drown, Mrs. H. T. Haines of New York, O. N. Riley, 8. K. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Skinner, Mrs. T. D. Rogers, Mrs. D. T. Voorhis, John Yorke At Lee, ' J. B. Mra. ‘Gage, Miss Julis Handolph, 8, M. Yeatman, Miss Poesche, Mrs, Verday Neale, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. George A. Bacon, Mr. Winthrop Bacon, Misses Ada and Kate Lowndes, G C. Gwynn, Dr. W. B. Pomeroy, Charles Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs, Silas Boyce; Mra. M. E. MePhorson, E. Kilpatrick, Mra.’ 8. J. Kill- trick, Mrs. M.D. Mini Albert E. Thomas, Jarvis, Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Emory, Miss Emor, Mr. and Mra. J. B. Philp, Mrs. M. Stierlin, Wi C. Stierlin, Mr. Talbot and sister. Mrs. Perry Heath will give a The pariors were filled | char: SHOOTING STARS. It seems especially annoying that the problem of rapid transit should occasion so much trouble, after witnessing the result of the simple combination of bill, small boy and sled. HE KNEW BETTER. The Ice King stood on the mountain peak, Where the feathery flakes played hide and seck, And he said with a wink Now, pray don’t think That the price of your summer's ice will sink Or the “tice famine” stories be any less queer Because of my prevent appearance here. “It shows an de face of it dat reglar actors ‘ain't in it wid us pugilists; see? We can go on de stage and act whenever we feel like it, But youse don’t see no actors goin’ inde prize-ring, do yer?” Let us save that imprecation At the snow-clad ground, Lest we slight the situation When the thaw comes ‘round. He was a Chicago man and was taking in the House of Representatives before leaving Washington. He listened to the rattle of the gavel, the echoes of “Mr. Speaker” and the rat- tle of oratorical musketry with astonishment so great that he became silent. In a few minutes he roxe and made for the door. “Where are you going?” asked his friond. “I'm going,” he said with deliberate emphasis, “T'm going back to Chicago. I'm going back to the board of trade, where it's quiet.” “Don't you think Claude wears his new full- dress military trappings rather awkwardly?” said one young woman to another. “Yes. He makes me think of the people you reud of in novels.”* “How?” “Struggling under a burden of gilt.” TO un. 3. FROST. We'll welcome you with all our heart, ‘Though peace you put to rout, If you'll agree before we part ‘To freeze the microbes out. unin ors THE COLONIAL DAMES, Arrangements Made for a Council to Be Held Here tn April. The council held in this city during the Present week by delegates from the several state societies of colonial dames was not only an interosting but an important event in ite history. It was an ad- Journed meeting called to complete un- finished business, nd tho work accom- plished, during the session of two days, was both considerable and satisfactory. The society is now established on a very firm and enduring bases, and aims to be among women’s societies what the Cincinnati is among men’ The first council was held at Wilmington, Del., May 19, 1892, when Pennsylvania, Mary- land, Delaware and New Jersey (admitted in the order named) unanimously accepted a na- tional Constitution and elected a national board of the foliowing officers: President, Mrs. G. Dawson Coleman of Philadel hia: first vice president, Mrs. Beverly Eennon of Washington, D.'C.; second vice president, Mra. Henry G. Banning of Wilming- ton, Del.; treasurer, Miss Elizabeth Berd Nich- olas of Warhing‘on, D. C.; secretary, Miss Mary Dickinson, ‘Irenton, N. J.; assistant secreta Mra, Cleaveland Hilson, Trenton, N. J.; regi trar, Migs Katherine Paul Shippen, Philadelphi I AN OLD COLONIAL MANSION. The first day's session of the late council was held in the beautiful old colonial house of Mrs. Beverly Kennon, Tudor place, Georgetown, The house was delightfully suggestive Martha Washington, Dandridges, Custises and Calverts, and’ the guests enjoyed | their wine from glasses and decanters. once | gracing the sideboard at Mount Vernon. ‘The second das’s session was held at Mra, Richey's in the old Blair house on Pennsylvania avenue. qT colonial council will be held in Wash- ri 8, 1893. in ia, Pennsylvania sent as delegates Mrs. Ernest Zautzinger of the Chapman and Marcoe fami- lies, Mrs. Jas. Mifflin, whose husoand inherits the right of membership in the Order of the Cincinnati; Miss Lydia T. Morris, a descendant of Robert Morris, and Miss Wharton, the his- torian of the society, whose family name speaks for iteolf. Maryland was represented by Mrs, Wm. Reed, who almost unaided influenced the leginlatare to appropriate €60.000 for world’s fair purposes. She will represent the woman’: department. Mrs. Richard B. Bayard, who comes from the old line of John Eager Howard, | and isa daughter of Benjamin Chew Howard, foro many years reporter of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sho is also re- Inted to the late Secretary of State, Mra. George Goldsborough of the same line as Mra, Kennon, and Miss Milnor, the very able and ming historian, From New Jersey came Mrs. Jamison and Mise Dickinson, who is also the national secre- tary. Delaware rent Miss Susan B, Spottewood, of Virginia lineage, and Mies Rodney—what school boy ix ignorant’ of Paul Revere’ ; Rodres, and his famous ride?—Miss Rodman, Mrs. Spenence, Miss Printett Jonhson. ‘THE DISTRICT DELEGATES. ‘The District delogatos were Mrs. Harriet Nes- mith Greeley, wife of the famous polar ex- plorer, of the New York Rutger family; Mfrs, Minna Blair Richey, of the historic families of Blair, Woodbury, Gist and Croghan Cary of Virginia: Miss Mary Lloyd Pendleton, whose father graced the Senate of the United States ashe did the position of foreign minister, and whose ancestor, Edmund Pendleton of Vir inia, helped to formulate our country’s laws: iss’ Katherine Croppei Gen. John Cro} ‘and allied to the Hills, Scarboronghs and Mary Chilton of Mayflower fame: Miss Mary Win hrop Tappan, descended fromjfour colonial governors. “Little Rhody" sent Mrs. Joseph Bridgham, who presided at the second duy’s session with grace and dignity, is from the Roger Williams and other leading New England families. Miss Center, descended from Alice Southworth, Gov. Bradford's second wife, the famous Benjamin Church, and other distinguished colonists, and Mrs, Moran. From Virginia eame the president of the so- ciety, Mrs. Russell Robinson. Mra. Matthew F, Pleasants, descended from Richard Randolph of “Curles;" Mrs. James Lyons, daughter of Wm. Wirt Henry and granddaughier of the famous Patrick Henry; Mrs. James H. Dooley, a de- scendant of Sir ‘Dudley Diggs, and Mrs. Joseph Bryan, president of the Virginia eociety for collection and preservation of antiquities. The dames were hospitably entertained by Mrs. Ernest, Mrs. Greely, Mme. de Sibourg, ‘Miss Cropper and others. ecient ‘The Case of Schroeder's Ball. In the case of George G. Schroeder, con- victed = few days ago of false pretences, a motion to admit to bail pending motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment was argued before Justice McComas today in the Criminal Court by Col .Christy and W. P. Williamson for the defendant and District Attorney Cole and Mr. Clagett for the government. ‘The defendant takes the ground that it is competent to admit to bail, and cites authorities in California, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maseachusetts and other tar! ciates all that your paper has done for the suf- SrmpaTaizen. very interesting ceremony. The bl; called to order by ite president, W. L. Wakeman sekatertgas Pveaiustbiakases had been transacted BR. deputy ton and Mrs. C. H. Stowell, ——— A Sleighing Accident. Mrs. Theodore Huyseman, jr., was badly bruised on the avenue last night while sleighing with her husband, The runner went down in a granddaughter of | 7 Tam sure that every thinking person appre- | 2: COLD AND HUNGRY. Many Applications Made by the Des- titute for Aid, THE MEASURES OF RELIEF. The Police and the Associated Charities Overran—Piteous Appeals for Heip—Fuel, Money and Provisions Needed—Depart- ment Clerks to the Rescue. salle ES Sena “Never before in the history of this organi- zation,” remarked Secretary L. 8. Emery of the Associated Charities to a Star reporter this morning, “has there been so much suffering among the poor of the District. As Mr. Emery spoke his office was crowded by men, women and children who were clamor- ing for assistance. Some were there whose bare feet had plodded through the frozen snow, some had come with hardly enough clothing to cover their nakedness, and some bad come to beg food and warmth for sick and starving ones at home. All evidenced the want of food, and the tales they told of their sufferings were in some instances almost incredible. “Yesterday,” said Mr. Emery, “we had 119 applicants for assistance, the largest numbs as I said, in the history of the organization, which was established in 1881. To- day I expect that the figures of yes- terday will be exceeded. In fact 1 dread to meet them, for while the people of the District are responding most liberally, as they have always done in such cases, still the need of funds is of course greater than the re- ceipts.”” FUEL NEEDED. “What is it,” inquired the reporter, “that you most need?” “Fuel,” replied Mr. Emery. “We ha been very gonerously supplied with elo’ ing and also with bread, but the in- tense cold has created a’ need for fuel which sorely taxes our resources. The present distress is general throughout the District, but the Georgetown branch of the association cares for the poor there. ‘The distress does not, as sometimes believed, exist most largely among the colored’ people, but is about equally divided between the two Taces, and great as is the present suffering I fear that it will be larely increased. need help now very much, and I fear that w will need it ail winter.’ Money is by far the most effective assistance that can be given us, and after that fuel and food. We would be simply overwhelmed if it were not of the great ‘assistance rendered by the police.” CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED TODAY. ‘Mr. Emery stated that the morning mail had brought him the following contributions: Benjamin Harrison McKee, $5; Mary Lodge McKee, $5; Marthena Harriton, $5: Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, $10; D. Mareon, $10; Wm. Pitt Kellogg, $25; Cash, $10; Senator Morrill, 5. Mr. C. C, Fursell, 100 loaves of bread, Ford & Graham, ten dozen roils; T. A. Harding, threo tons of coal, and the employes of the pension office, a wagon load of clothing and groceries. The following additional contributions have beon received at Tux Star office for the Asro- ciated Charities: Heretofore acknowledged, $314.25; Mra. D. 8. Smith of Chicago, § Mrs. J. E. ©., $2; B. E., $5; Mrs. M. Shriver, #10; Mre. R. H. @1; R. H @1 L. A. F., 5; R. K. A.S. M., €20; E. J. 925; Mra. F. A. R., unknow: cash, Kate and Lillie, G1; cash, $2; cash, $1.60; ; cash, 50 cents; three children of L. Flossie, #: Schmidt (fines paid for ‘speaking English at table), #2.75. Total to date, #424. THE EXPERIENCE OF THE POLICE. The police have more than they can do to re- lieve those who are actually in need and who apply to the authorities. Under the plan adopted in most of the precincts it is almost impossible for the officers to be imposed upon, Very little attention is paid to persons who come in off the street unless they are known to the officers,and until they are reported upon by the officer on whose beat they reside they are not assisted. The officers on the beats generally know the poor and needy ones and they are required to Teport cases of distress, giving names, num- bers and condition. Speaking to w Star reporter this mor: several of police lieutenant that persons were requesting year who had never done Some of them are mechanics wh ning | ts waid aid this | 80 before. | , on Account | of’ the weather, have been unable to get em- ployment and have been forced to seek aid. Many of the poor persons are aadly in need of fuel, as they ray they can depend upon friends for something to eat, or have credit at grocery stores, but cannot get fuel enough to keep their families fromgmuffering from the cold. One woud wis o's property cwmer and collects rents for weveral houses, was among the applicants at one of the stations yesterday and e was, of course, refused. Yesterday the police stations looked like sec- ond-hand clothing stores and provision houses, and there were plenty of customers, who were given goods without money. Among the callers at the police stations are many small children, but asarule they are not given anything for fear lest different children from the same famly will call and impose upon the officers at the ¢3- pense of other poor families who would thus be deprived of so much food, fuel or clothing. CONTRIBUTIO‘S RECEIVED. Additional contributions have been received by the police and duly acknowledged by Chiet Clerk Sylvester as follows: Leonard C. Wood, $50; W. H. Hoeke, €50; Mrs. Congressman Harter, Mise’ B.,” $10; Mr. C., $3: | § B. Taylor, $2; second precinct, 50 cents; W. . D., $1; John 8. Martin, ninety gallons of coal oil; George Kraft, 400 ioaves of bread; B. Dewalt, twenty-seven loaves of bread. Lieut. McCathran of the fifth precinct re- ported donations as follows: Samuel Bieber, clothing and hate; Lawrence Dick, suit of clothes; Hartsock Bros., 50 loaves of bread Geroge Hudson, 33 loaves of bread; John E. $5; J. W. Little, $5. Lieut. Gessford of the eighth precinct re- ports the following donations: |W. W. MeCul- lough, 1,000 loaves of bread: J. M. Reuth, 43 loaves of bread; Charles Schneider, 25 loaves of bread: R. W. Biair, 50 loaves of bread; Mra. A. H. Roberts, order ‘for $10 worth of groceries; Barnes & Weaver, 5 loaves of broad. Lieut. Swindells orted from Georgetown the receipt of a bundle of clothing from Miss barton avenue and 3ist street, a bundle of clothing from Joseph Collins and 150 ounds of meat and 150 loaves of bread from . D. Brace, the druggist. The third precinct officers have received three hundred loaves of bread from George Kraft’ Sons for distribution to the poor—one hundred each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They have also received two tons of coal from John- son Brothers and $3 from C. ‘THE TREASURY POUND PARTY. Bacon, potatoes, flour, hominy and other articles of food replaced gold and silver and paper money in the store rooms of the Treasury Department this morning. They were the contributions of the” employes of the department for the benefit of the poor of the District in accordance with s plan out- i i rf i i h Hy ab H i if il i i Ne gett A | f : f Hl a y lh fet Jeach. The is 90 well that the most of the food and fuel will have been dixtributed before nightfall and many a poor and suffering heart will to- night experience more comfort and iness taan itean have known since the cold spell set in. IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT. ‘Many persons in the War Department have ‘expressed a desire to contribute to the relief of the destitution and suffering uow prevailing in this city. in con cold weather and have requested that be designated at which contri- vations may be left. Chief Clerk Tweedale has therefore given notice that all packages of pro- Visions or clothing (pound packages or other- wise) may beleft on Tuesday, January 17, 1823, either with the watchman at the door of the State, War and Navy Department building. the watchman the entrance of the 10th street building or the watchman at the entrance to the Army Museum building, on B street southwest, as may be most | convenient. The contributions will be at once delivered to W. G. Moore, major and superin- tendent of police, who bas consented to take charge of the distribution. If is requested that all packages be securely wrapped Those who may prefer to make cash contri- butions may inclose in an envelope addressed to the disbursing clerk of the department, who | will turn the same over to Maj. Moore for Proper distribution. Generous contributions were made today by the employes of the Post Office and Interior Departments for the benefit of the poor of the District. Food and clothing were givenin large quantities. AT TRE DISTRICT BUILDING, A fund has been started in the District build- ing for the relief of the poor, and already a neat sum has been realized. The disbursing clerk for the District, Mr. H. H. Darneille, taken the management of the fund and the employes are subscribing liber “You don't know how much sufferi among the laborers employed by the District, said Mr. Darneille to a Stam reporter this morning. “The lmd weather bas taken their means of livelthood away and unless we do something to relieve their distressed con- dition the result will be terrible. I kuow Tar Stan is ever ready to help the needy and trust the charitable citizens of the city will coi our aid through its far reaching influence.” ANACOSTIA The Supply Cut Off by the Freezing of the Main. Providence has outdone the Commissioners, and today Anacostia, instead of suffering from scarcity of liquor, is almost in despair for water. The cry all over that section is, “‘Water, water; give us water!” The reason for all this clamor is that the big water main which runs across the Anacostia bridge and supphes Anacostia with the pure Potomac va- riety is frozen up and the water supply prac- tically shut off. When Capt. Lusk arrived at the District building the telephone had been ringing incessantly for three hours. The residents of Anacostia the “water prophet” to come at once and relieve them. The captain lost no time in getting ready and soon be was speeding toward the Eastern branch. Efforts ere made to thaw out the dig unprotected pipe and Capt. Lusk decided that if that could not be done he would put ina temporary main at once. Ifa fire should break out in that section the fire department would be practically help- jess, The Tranquil Region Which Was Disturbed By the Murder of Dr. Hill. To the Editor of The Evening Star: An error of type perhaps made you say that Dr. Hill's murder at Chestertown, Md., “was the first murder of a white man that had oceurred in Kent county for more than fifty years.” Iam nearly done with fifty-two years of life, but I was eight or nine years old, and lived at Chestertown when the Cosden family, two grown white women and a white man, as I recollect, were killed by a gang of neighbor- hood white robbers under circumstances of cold atrocity, without the motive of revenge. T can almost recollect the names of the mur- derers, though I left Maryland as a_home for forty years at that early period. They were Drammond, Shelton and Murphy and were hanged about 1851 near an old mill in the en- | virons of Chestertown. T'am glad Gov. Brown saved that tranquil old region from the cowardice and stigma of a lynching deed. Chestertown was the home of Senator Alfred Pearce, whorode with Lincoin to that noble man’s inauguration, whom Iynchers were yearn- ing tokill, and there at Chestertown grew up Charles Wilson Peale. whose portrait of Wash- ington as a Virginia colonel is the most su! fyi resentation of a hero who often went to Philateiphia from Mt. Veron by way of An- napolis, Rock Hall and Chestertow Near the site of the two murders which have been referred to grew up the last great whig, Justice David Davis, Abraham Lincoln's execu: tor and cousin of the last great Marylander, Henry Winter Davis. There were three Methodist preachers’ sons alive buta little whilo ago, all raised on that | eastern shore of Maryland, their fathers as friendly wih each other the boys—Gov. Pattison of Pennsylvania, the late leader of ragon of jelancthon on society pleasures and nal appearance, Surgeon Dr. th, and myself. ‘The eastern shore of Mary! judged by one of Tom Corwin i it porsensed, in the words of the historian of the Episconal Church in Maryland and Virginia, “the most tranquil and kindly society of good breeding in America,” It would lose that exceptional reputation if any bloodthirsty consanguinity wrecked the character of the clime tolyneh the helpless in such @ cause as might have acquitted white men. I may add that the highest literary reputa- tion, the greatest lyceum orator of Mary- land, is Frederick Douglass, who grew up near the mouth of Chester (town) river. The parents of Gen. Corse, who “held the fort” at Allatoona, emigrated west from Corsice creek, a stream of Chester river. He has been post- master of Boston. As that oft-libeled gentle- Ayer, 25 loaves of bread: E. K. Lundy, #5; TA Cocoa : ™ Campbell & Burdette, $25; Campbell & Soe, | Man-J. A. J. Creswell, our most suggestive €15; John T. Campell, 100; Chas. J. Hayes, Poltmaster General, ho came from the eastern ore. ‘The house of Gen. Beale, at the corner of the President's square, was built by Commiodore Stephen Decatur, who was born on the eastern shore of Maryland. ‘Thence came Admiral Goldsborough, who married, I think, the daughter of Wim. Wirt, a grent nationalspiritand literary endeavorer. A.colored man, like our dig- nified fellow citizen, Mr. Dougiass though he was white on his mother's instead of his father's side, assisted to lay out the streets and squares, and ascertain the latitude and longitude of Washington city. I allude to Benjamin Ban- neker of the eastern shore of Maryland. I think that Thorndike Rice, who refounded the North American Review, was of eastern ore parentage. From Easton, on that penin- sula, came the first theater manager of the city of Chicago, afterward a republican member of Congress from that city—Mr. Rice, I believe his name was. ‘The confederate ram Merrimac or Virgini fought with singular force, was commanded, I think, by Buchanan of the eastern shore, and Tam glad that the Union governor of Maryland, @ man who got “right side up with care,” Gov. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court tothe following: Elijah Hunter prmalgrg— == oapry then, laa ahem Jena A. Pardy of Corry, : aence of the extreme | this morning | | THE INAUGURAL ARRANGEMENTS. | ‘What Some of the Subcommittees Are Pian- | ning to Do. | The work of the various subcommittess is well in hand, and yesterday @ number beld meetings and gave an impetus to the arrange- ments intrusted to their care. Chairman Dickson of the committee on civie organizations will issue ina day or two a cir- cular letter requesting organizations that purpose participating in the unoffi- cial ceremonies of the —_ inauguration to send at once to the committee information concerning the number of men each will bring and the date on which each was organized. The latter information will be used in de- termining the positions in the line the various organizations are to occupy. MILITARY ORGANIZATION. Ata meeting yesterday of the committee on | military organization Col. W. G. Moore, the | chairman, presided and Mr. Richard Sylvester | was secretary. At the suggestion of Col. Corbin | the following was adopted as the form of invi- tation to be issued to the military organizations of the country. “The committee on milita-y organization Tequests that troops from the several states | intending to participate in the parade incident | to the inauguration of the President-elect will | notify said committee at the earliest date. All such nications should be | addressed to Col. H. C. Corbin, vice chairman and corresponding secretary of the com- mittee.” Col. Moore informed the committee that 4,000 of the Pennsylvania troops had already been supplied with quarters in the public buildings, and that quarters for the fifth Mary- land regiment had been obtained in the city hail. This regiment occupied the same build- ing four years ago and it will be again placed At its digposal, After considerable discussion the following subcommittees were appointed: To secure quarters and furnich information as to where subsistence can be obtained Col, Valkmor, Col. Long, Capt. Kelly, Capt. Nailor, Col. Halliday, Capt. Matthew Goddard | and H. H. Parmenter. ‘To arrange for horses for officers—Capt. L D. Porter, R. V. Rusk and Capt. W. E. Hern- don. ‘On alms house il Clay, Dr. H. O'Neill. The committee determined to hold meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays of each week. TO AWARD THE PRIVILEORS. The committee on parks, reservations and | privileges, J. Harrison Johnson, chairman, met yesterday afternoon, and on motion and hospital service—Col. Ce- | |. E. Leech and Francis J. | of Frank P. Madigan it was decided to appoint an executive committee of ifteen to transact the work of the full committee. The committee was a) Pointed as follows: Frank P. Madigan, Rows ish, A. J. Fisher, T. J. King, M. A. MeGowan, Samuel Ross, Thomas W. Smith, W. T. Wi H. A. Willard, 0. G. 8. B. Bever, W. R. Smith, Kirby, T. W. Hungerford sell. | TO ADORN THE BALL Room. ‘The committee on ball room decorations, of which Richard Smith is chairman, met yester- day and concluded to appoint a subcommittee, to which all bids and proposals shall be re- ferred, the bids and proposals to be received until Saturday, January 28. The committee | selected is as follows: Richard Smith, E. G. | Davi, Edward Clark, Robert Hinckley, H. L. Page, W. R. Smith, E. F. Andrews, J. B Marshall, W. W. Poindextér, Edward Cook and W. H. Saunders, The following subcommittees were also ap- pointed: To Secure Flags from the Secretary of War— Gen. Flagler, Capt. J. A. Buchannan, Maj. Alex. Rogers, Capt. Charles Shaler, iH. Carter and Charles Worthington. To Wait on the Secretary of the Nav G. W. Dewey, RG. Dave Similar Pur — "Bonny, 8. 3. Ackley, T. D. Grifin, O. C, Green and L. Mo: To Secure Flowers and Plants from the Gov- ernment Green Houses—G. W. Melville, G. F. fora ‘onfer with the Committee on Music—W. B. Williams, D. R. Cose, W. B. Tubman, J. M. Young and J. H. Small. To Confer with the Committee on Miumina- | tion at the Ball—H. L. West, Chas. Baum and | H.K. Viele. The committee on comfort at the inaugural ball, at a meeting last evening, gave authority for making the necessary arrangements to the to obiain the consent of the executive commit- tee to advertise for 10,000 hat boxesand to make contracts for printing and other neces- sary supplies. John Chase, colored, of Prince. Georges county, Md., was selected to take | charge of the corps of bootblacks at the ball room. ‘NOTES. The John J. O'Brien Association of New York, of which Bernard Rourke is president, se- | cured quarters today at Masonic Hail for 200 members of the organization. The committee on badges met vesterday and after some discussion concluded to issue a metal badge instead of the usual ribbon one, s0 that itean be ed asa souvenir. ‘The we- | lection of a design was left to a committee con- sisting of G. W. Casilear, Sidney H. Neuly and L. West. The committee on ball room. illumination, James L. Barbour, chairman, met yesterday and elected W. li. Hart secretary, and then ad- journed until Monday evening at 7 o'clock. Messrs. Abel, Spurgeon and Moffatt, a com- mittee from the Bandana Club of Louisville, Ky., are in the city for the purpose of securing quarters for several hundred of their organiza- tion. Committee meetings have been called as fol- lows: Saturday, January 14, finance, ban- quet hall of Hotel, 8 o'clock; Monday, January 16, 5 7 o'clock; music at 3 o'clock; a military, at 4 o'clock; at 7 o'clock, and street decorations at 7:30 o'clock; Wednesday, fireworks, at 7:30 o'clock; Thursday, military’ at 4 o'clock, civic at 7 o'clock; Friday, badges, at 4 0’ ———— ALEXANDRIA. Promenade concert THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR RECEPTION. Old Dominion Commandery of Knights Tem- plar gave a delightful reception at the Masonic Temple last night. Past Grand E. Commander Handcock of Washington resented the Ws fraters on the” coonsion and added his did voice to the enter- among the invited ception room and the banquet hall everything and the pastors i Kiothodist churches delivered addresssa. THE PROSPECTS OF PUBLIC PROSPERITY. The cold weather has, of course, stopped all street and sewer improvements, but these will be Fenewed as soon as the season opens. A number of contracts for new buildings are under nego- tiation, so that Alexandrians are looking for- ward toa busy season as soon as the weather will permit outdoor work. ores. Nothwithstanding that zero hung around McBurney’s Hall last night a delightful Alexan- ible | Baker, Judge chairman, James E. Bell. He was authorized }Merrick; Maryland, Mary. Bently A NOTED WARRIOR DIES. Gen. Rartlett, Who Fought From Bull Ren to Appomattor, Fapires in Baltimore. Gen. Joseph J. Barlett of New York, brother of the Rev, W. A. Bartlett of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.died this morning in Baltimore. As soldier or civilian Gen, Bartlett's record is of the highest character He was present at the first battle of Ball Ri actively participated in every battle fought by the army of the Potomac. When Robert E. Lee finally surrendered at Ap~ pomattor Gen. Bartlett was there, then com- manding ® division, Since the close of the war the general devoted himself to peaceful pur- suits. He was United States minie- ter to Sweden, and daring the Cleve land administration filled the office of funeral services will take piace at 4p. m. Mon- day in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Definite arrangments are now asfaras they have been made among the honorary pallbearers Wricht, Admiral Lee, Gon. Curtis, Col. Charles Phillips and Senater Gorman > THE WOMAN'S CONVENTION, The National American Suffrage Association to Meet Here Tomorrow. The twenty-fifth aunual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage As- eociation will be opened tomorrow im | Metzerott's Hall at 8 o'clock with religious services. Rev. Anna F. Eastman of 7 York will preach the sermon. The con- vention will continue antil Priday, public ses sions being held at 10 a.m. 2.30 and $ p.m. The detailed program for each day's session isannounced as follows: Monday, executive committee meeting, 9 a.m. “clock, conver tion called to order by the president, Busan i Anthony. Koll call of officers, vice presidente and state members of the executive committea, Minutes of the closing business session of the twenty-fourth annual conven Alice Stone Blackwell, tary, Rachel Foster Avery, report of treasurer, Harriet Taylor Upton, announcement of com: mittees, &o. Afternoon, 280 0'clock —Repat of credentials committee, amendments of the constitution and by la Evening, 8 o'clock —Prayer, music, address of welcome, Senator J. M. Carey of Wyomingy Pregident’s addross, Suman B. Anthony of New York. Torspay, zaNwany 17. Morning, 10 o'clock—Minutes. Report of committee on the press, Harriet Taylor Upton, Ohio; report of Kansas constitutional cam- ugh committee, Laura M. Jobns; reports by presidents of ausiliary state eoctesion: Kansas, ura M. Johns: Kentucky chusetts, Lucy Stone: Massachusetts (national A. R. Dickinson; Michigan, Emily B. Ketcham; Minnesota, Julia B. Nelson; Montana, Marie L. Mason. Afternoon, 2:30 o'clock— Minutes; dents of auxiliary lampshire, Armenia 8. White; Elizabeth B. Chace; Pen: 3 Biankenburg: Utah, Sarah M. Kimball; Ohio, Caroline McCullough Everbard; Oregon, iain M. Hunt; Vermont, Lucinda A. Chandler; Né York, Jean Brooi a. A. HLH. Stuart, ayer. Music, Ad- Amelia D. Po Evening, 8 o'clock- dress, “The World's Congress of I tive Women,” May Wright Sewall, prosident National Council of Women, Indiana; address, “Best Methods of Interesting Women in Sut frage.” Ellen Battelle Dietrick. Massachusetts; address, The Giri of the Future,” Ruth C.D. Havens, District of Columbia; address, “Our Forgotten Fores "Lillie Devereaas Blake, New York. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, Morning, 10 o'clock—Minutes. Report of committee on southern work, Laura Clay, Ken- tucky: southern women and euffrage, Ora Lang- horn, Virginia: effective work in the south, Mra, BJ. reth, Alabama; migratory coaventions, Kate Cunningham, Arkensas, from prenidents of auxiliary state so- cieties—Arkancas,Clara A. McDiarmid; Georgia, Claudia B, Howard; Louisiana, Caroline E. Missouri, Virginia Hedges: Tennessee, Lide Merriweather; South Carolina, Virginia D, Young; Nebraska, Clara B. Colby; Maine, Ham nah J Bailey. Afternoon, 2:80 o'clock —Minutes, election of officers, report of committee ou resolutions and discussion. Evening, 8 o'clock—Prayer and musie; re= t, governors’ opinions on woman suffrage, . Williams, District of Columbia; ad- “Comparisons Are Odious,” Carrie Lane Chapman, New York; address, “Presidential Woman Suffrage by Statute,” I. B, Blackwell, Massachusetts, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, Morning, 10 o'clock—Minutes. Report of congressional committee, Susan B. Anthony, New York; report of territorial committee, Ada lary Sara Winthrop Smith, Connecticut. Afternoon, 2:30 o'clock—Minutes; reports from presidents of auxil‘ary state societion California, Laura DeForce ; Colorado, Louise M. Tyler; Connecticut, Isabella Beech: Hooker; District of Columbia, Helen Ka: Bary E Holmes; Indiana’ Helen Mt’ Gongs: Mary E. Holmes; In Gouger. Iowa, Estelle T. Smith. Report of the Colum- dian’ exposition committee, Rachel Foster Avery, Ch., Pennsylvania, Discussion. Evening, 8 o'clock " ——_ ANACOSTIA. ‘Miss Hilda McNamara gave a it. usual Hi ! the [ f i ally we | ie