Evening Star Newspaper, October 10, 1893, Page 5

FREE OF CHARGE. Underwear Bargains. the @rst instance. To learn this compare the qualities of the following ‘with the Silks usually sold at the prices: Gres Crate Silks, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.68, $1.80,| Motre, Antique, $2.35, $2.98 yard. 22 yard . Motre Antique, with bayadere stripe, $2.25, Bengaline, $1, $1.15, $1.25, $1.35, 7.30, $2.35] $2.95 yard. -—_. Fancy Dotted and Striped Motre at $1.25, $1.25, ‘Rimdame, $1, $1.25, §1.50 yard. ‘$1.50 yard. Pesu De Sole, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.99, $2.25] Full Ine Fancy Chins and Surah Silks af $1, on $1.25, $1.68 yard. Duchess, Sl, $1.50, $1.68, $1.98, $2.50, $2.75,| Satin Brocades, $1.68 to $3.50 yard. B yar ‘Special value in 32-inch Black Velvet at $3.68, Bogel Armure, $1. $1.25. $1.50 yard. 34.98 yard Armare Quine, $2.50, $1, $3.50 yard. Very desirable for making capes. Faille Frastates, $1, $1.25, $1.50 yard. Special values in 18-tnch Black Velvets, $1, Bayadere Satin Page, $2.35 yard. $1.3, $1.50, $2, $2.25, $2.50, $3 yard ‘Mote Francaise, $1, $1.25, $1.50 yard. @é& ‘Te parais novat. PROPRIETOR HAS PLEASURE IN STATING BB HAS SECURED THE SERVICES OF MESDAMES BAILY AND MAL- COLM OF NEW YORK—THE CELEBRATED EXPONENTS OF THE SQUARE MEASURE TAILOR SYSTEM OF DRESS CUTTING. THE CERTAINTY OF A PERFECT FIT WHEN THIS SYSTEM IS USED BY SUCH EXPERTS AS THE MESDAMES IS A FACT WELL KNOWN ‘TO THE SOCIETY LADIES OF NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. PA- Just when no ene is wanting Actomn and Wister Underwear is just the -ABTMENT Near door of 11th street entrance. ‘Sec tmstead of $1.50 for Norfolk and New Brunswick Autumn Un- Gerwear. Shirts and Drawers in all sizes for only 8c. ‘Te tastes’ of $1 for Warranted All-wool Shirts and Drawers. Nat- Be for English Sik Embroidered Half Hose. as for Autumn Weight Past Black Hose. if fa i 5 ' | aeat Hy ke i tng Silke tells | E it | | E Ginch for Ge yard, S-inch for jee, in ecru, 3-Inch for GOe yard, 6 rif ie gS ti H j ecru and black, from 2c a yard. au Kinds at lowest possible prices. ; Freach Hora Bone for Sc dozen, Bone Casing for 10e piece, ie i z for Fancy Selisia Waist yard for Ze quality. a i j The Palais Royal. Exsvesra Srazers ABOUT . THE CAPITOL. The World's Fair Visitors and the Guides. FOREIGNERS ARE NOT GENEROUS. A Fruit Stand in the House Cloak Room. A SENATOR’S COURTESY. ‘The capitol guides are having a great harvest this year. Though the world’s fair may be a financial failure in Chicago, it is & great success from a mercenary point of view in the eyes of that small fraternity whose Hvelihood depends upon interesting & entirely without interest. The men who belong to that fraternity confine their operations to the Capitol build- ing. They are twelve in number and are the historians who instruct thousands of American citizens in historical events, epi- sodes and traditions, not to be found in the ‘works of Bancroft, Hidpath or any other this country a tradition rivaling those of ancient Greece and Rome. But they are Tay entertaining and cake som om iy their enterprise. Capit building this year has been thronged with visitors from almost all parts of the world. ers with various costumes and man- ‘troop from the House to the Senate their ears to the echoes and listen astonishment to the tales and tradi- which are woven about the pictures every foot of space in the bulld- if one-half of those who have been taking notes indulge themselves in tempting occupation of tourists of writ- books on their travels the whole of Europe and Asia will be deluged with liter- ature on American travel. Foreigners Do Not Pay Well. ‘The Capitol guides, however, are not al- together pleased with the foreign customs, and have had an opportunity to observe the |difference between the American and the Eu- Fopean idéa of compensation for services. ‘They say that if the thousands of for- eigmers they have shown through the i@ and exhausted their information end tmngtantion on paid half as well as isl a Bz are permitted to encroach upon They receive no compensation from the government and make no definite charge for their services. They have found it profitable to leave the question of pay- Ment to the generosity of those in whose we been emjloyed. While they have had to deal with Americans, they say that this plan has worked admirabiy,but money comes harder from the foreigners, “The early part of the season,” says one of disappointing. Most of foreigners, and traveled snide taking a aoe oc ‘one time and getting paid if there were but one or two. Thanks the financial stringency which brought ‘Congress together, however, and to the fact that the American tourists are sppearing om the scene, large and liberal rewards are ning to come in!” ithout any salary or definite compensa- tion, these Capitol guides make about $% a month each by showing visitors through the mysterious ways of the Capitol and pointing out to them the most convenient men in sight as the prominent figures in rational affairs. They call dollars out of the echoes and make rich rewards by point- tag out to the throng of brides and grooms the whispering galleries, where they can make love to each other a hundred feet apart without any of the passers-by hearing ‘Thrifty Cloak Room Attendants. ‘This extra session of Congress, with its talk, has proven a windfall in the way to some of the colored men who have charge of the cloak room in the House. Parched ‘mouths and husky throats have resulted from too much talk by the representatives of the people, and these enterprising cus- todians of the cloak rooms have thought of ‘® clever ‘means of turning it to their ad- vantage. In the cloak room on the demo- eratic side they have fitted up a fruit stand, which is making Italian venders en- vious. Piled in profusion are great big juicy ‘California pears, red-cheeked apples, plump yellow bananas, Malaga grapes and a great variety of other juicy and tempting fruit. ‘These are sold to members who, having talked their throats dry, come there for rest and refreshment, and there ts a flourishing business being done. It is quite a common thing to see half a dozen or more Repre- sentatives standing around the cloak room with bunches of grapes, apples, pears or bananas im their hands, munching away or sucking the juice with great relish. A pro- longed speech is followed by a bath in the basement below, a change of clothing, a have or a shampoo in the barber shop, and a feast on fruit to top off with. Threatened to Put Him Out. ‘The decorous Senate is often shocked in its dignity these days by demonstrations of ap- plause from the gallery. The rules of the Senate require that the utmost decorum should be preserved by spectators in the gal- leries and the doorkeepers are instructed to preserve perfect order. During the debate that ts now in progress there is a very large number of spectators. They take sides, and, in spite of the injunction to preserve order, they cannot be prevented from bursting out fn spontaneous applause on one side or oth- er when some striking point is made by an orator on the floor. The demonstration of interest 1s greater, probably, than it has ever before been in a discussion in this body. The Vice President has frequently to ham- mer his gavel on the desk to cut short the expressions of approval which break out first in one section of the gallery and then in another. The other day a very dignified Senator, who is quite a society man and extremely affable to ladies, was sitting in the reserved gallery with two ladies to whom he desired to make himself especially ble. After listening to the debate for ‘a few minutes, they became interested. in conversation and were having a most jolly chat, with laughter and pleasantry, when a new doorkeeper, mindful only of his instruc- tions to preserve perfect quict in the gallery, walked down and laid his hand on the Sen- ator’s shoulder and informed him that if he ‘and the ladies didn't keep quiet they would have to be put out of the gallery. The Sen- ator was too indignant to expiain that he was a privileged character and that senator- ial courtesy permitted him to be as discour- teous to the rest of the Senate as he chose, and the doorkeeper had to assert himself in the most peremptory manner to establish order, as he thought. Since then the door- Keeper has discovered the official position of vhe gentleman and has been a little nervous, but thinks he was right. —_———_ Case of Resemblance. Sergeant Montgomery and Policeman Als of the sth precinct bear stricking similar- ty, and fdr that reason Malinda Brown ‘made a mistake in preferring charges against the sergeant instead of against the private. Mrs. Rrown in her complaint al- leged that Sergeant Montgomery and Officer Nauck entered her house without authority of law in search of a child. She claimed that her pocketbook, containing $15, disap- peared from the house at the time. Abra- ham Jackson and William Brown were called as witnesses. Mrs. Brown alleged that Sergeant Montgomery opened the door with a key he had in his possession. A civil suit for trespass was brought against the sergeant and Officer Nauck, in addition to charges before the trial board. These cases have no: been disposed of, but Mrs. Brown discoverei that she had mistaken Sergeant Montgomery for Officer Als, and her counsel ( Foved the dismissal of the civil suit on that agcount. ‘Sergeant Montgomery subsequently swore out warrants against Mrs. Brown and her two witnesses, charging perjury, and the warrants were returned to the Police Court ‘this morn| eet testimonies wyer ppeared as counsel in the cag ha staved in open court that since the filing of the suit Policeman Als has shaved off his mustache, in order to prevent his resembling Sergeant Montgomery. Judge Miller said he would not hear the until the othe> cases were disposed of, A. Lissen, Prorsrzron | £00 continued them untis tamazrow. ALL KINDS OF STREET CARS. Every Variety of Burface Transit Repre- sented in Washington, Frem Bobtail to Cable an@ Unéer- ground Electric— Wise Action of Congress—Banishment of Trolley. ‘The evolution of the street car tan be studied in this city with greater ense and less expense than perhaps anywhere else. There is a permanent exhibit of this kind in the streets of Washington, The first street car that was ever made and launched upon its career of maxing the daily life of the citizens miserable and pil- ing up the dividends of the stockholders was mostly of the variety known as the bobtail. It had one horse, and there was @ driver to look after the horse and the rest of the business was attended to by the Passengers. In addition to paying the regu- lar fare, they worked their passage by ping the car for people to get'on und off, and they also collected the fares. ‘This car is still in operation in this city, and now that the Anacostia railroad runs up into the center of the city the Washing- ton public, as well as strangers from throughout the country, can have the op- portunity of seeing this primitive form vf street car in use. Two horses are at- tached to these cars instead of one, but this startling innovation is not due to the managers of the road, but to a law of Con- gress which imposes a fine on companies using one-horse cars. The law was really designed to wipe out of existence the bob- tailed car, but as it did not that cars should not be run without conductors this city enjoys the distinction of having a line of bob-tailed cars in actual operation. All Sorts of Cars. From this first crude form of street car to the latest device for street car propul- sion is a span of a good many years, but nevertheless the span is made right on the streets of Washington and not in some mu- seum where perhaps the stranger interested in such studies is obliged to pay an en- trance fee. This is one of the free shows of Washington, and would be more appreciat- ed by the citizens, only people ‘have grown 80 accustomed to all sorts of electrical and other devices that now they have gotten into the habit of jumping into a car with- out #0 much as looking to see what the mo- tive power is and caring less. The main requirement of the average eitizen from @ street car line is directness and celerity. He wants to be taken to certain localities, and he wants to go there in the least pos- sible time. So, if after awhile they hitch @ balloon to ‘street cars and haul them along that way, the patrons of the rad will not express much surprise. In a town where they have street railroads run by every known motor and device for street car propulsion novelties cease to attract gen- eral attention. It is no doubt rather a surprise to the ma- jority of citizens to be told that there is in operation in this city every form of street car and street car motor that has been in use from the ealiest' period in the art down te the present tite. But such is the case. The only exception to be noted, if that fs an exception, is the bob-tailed car propelled by one horse. This is really the most primitive form of street car service. The neat stage in the development, which, however, does not represent any great pro- gress, is seen in the bob-tailed car which has been referred to and which is now some- Yihat modernized by being drawn by two orses. Electrical Motors. Then there is the regulation two-horse car which is still in use in other large cit- ies. Coming next into the domain of elec- tricity there are a few examples of the first and most primitive application of elec- tricity to street car propulsion and that is the overhead trolley. Fortunately this modern municipal curse, as ft has come to be recognized has been practically kept off of the streets of the city and employed only on suburban lines. There is a short stretch of road operated by the overhead trolley along New York avenue from 7th street to the boundary, but in the course of a year or so the law requires the ‘taking down of these cverhead wires and the introduction of some other motive power. The road which penetrates to the suburban region north of Georgetown 1s another overhead trofey road and it was given the right to erect wires over that portion of the line which ran through the streets of town. With these exceptions this city has the proud record of streets that are practi- cally free from the deadly danger of over. head trolley wires. Now that other cities have come to realize that this system is only a cheap and prirfitive application of electricity as a street car motor, they are looking on Washington with envious eyes, and in some cases they have already be- gun the struggle wbich they hope will bring them to the position whi - ~ ost ich this city now oc- The use of electricity in storage batt cars found partial illuctration on the @ street line of the Eckington road and may also be seen at trregular intervals each day if the weather happens to be clear and the travel_not too heavy on the Metropolitan line. The new president of that company states, however,that the experiments which they have been’ carrying on with the view of finding a commercial storage battery have proved fruitless and in a recent bil which has been presented to Congress they have asked permission to lay an under. ground trolley wire on Sth street, with the 2 inten ultimate Intention of usiug the system on The Underground System, The underground system can also be seen here, and generally speaking it s a grent curiosity, for with the exception of a short line in Chicago there is not another street railroad in the country that {s operated this system. In Buda-Pesth, ‘Austria Hun- , however, it tensi a cessfully ‘used. 3 extendively, and ano. e section of street rallroad from street_west along U atreet ee prem ttt how operated by the underground trolley, is a part of the road,which runs seven miles out into the country, and is operated out. side the city limits by an overhead trolley, ‘There is no change of cars. At the end of the underground portion of the road the trolley 1s removed from under the ear and the overhead trolley is swung in its place in contact with the overhead wires, Per. haps the most extensive examples to be found here of modern systems of street car propulsion ts the cable line, which under the operation of one company, ex: tends along Pennsylvania avenue trom Georgetown to the navy yard, on 7th street from the tiver to the Boundary and on 14th from its connection with line to the Boundary. re Under whatever system the citizen or the stranger is carried along over the streets of the city, there is but one standard of speed, and that is fixed by a law of Congress, which provides that the speed on street cat lines shall not excced nine miles an hour. It 1s not claimed for the horse car lines that they exceed this standard, and while there is some complaint about the cable cars going too fast yet there is no una- nimity on the part of citizens on this point. Qut in the suburbs the street cars are said to whirl along with pleasing rapidity, but, of course, this 1s entirely unofficial and not in accordance with the law. However, there is no complaint on this score, which only goes to show that what the public is after is the get-thereativeness of the street car. ‘With all this variety of invention which now marks the street railroad history in this city there is hope that in the near fu- ture the evolution will be about completed, and the streets of Washington will be fully supplied with street cars, moving at the maximum speed with a minimum of danger and at the most convenient intervals. Of late years Congress has done much to im- prove the service, and a good work is being done in insisting upon certain require- ments and restrictions in charters for new roads. The universal use of the grooved rafi instead of the T rail was brought about by a judicious clause in an appropriation Bob-tailed cars would in all probabil- ity be still in use on some of the: lines if they had not been prohibited by law, and so in many other particulars recent legis- lation has been wise, and it 4s safe to say that the street car service of this city, with all its defects, is quite as good, and per- haps a little better, than that of the aver- age city. ESL EES Could Not Open the Safe. An incident which occurred at the East Washington post office Sunday evening has caused considerable talk. When the office was opened 2s usual Sunday evening no business could be* transacted, as there was no one present who had the combination of the safe. ‘The stamps were locked up in the safe and also the keys to the drop letter boxes. So patrons of the office could not get stamps, and the letter carriers were unable to go on the collecting tours. The combination, it is said, is in possession of the superintendent, the assistant superin- tendent and one clerk. The clerk was away from the city on leave, and it is stated that the superintendent forgot thet he should go to the office to open CS ap ‘was practically suspend en hour or so and the collections were delayed. 'D. G, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1893—TEN AGES. THE SOCIAL WORLD. Mrs, Logan's Luncheon in Honor of Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Sartoris. Mrs. Sartoris’ Plans—Rev. Mr. Wyn- keop’s Marriage Today—Per- sonal Notes of Interest. Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris ‘were the guests of honor today at a luncheon given at Calumet Place by Mrs. Logan. The hostess brought together a charming company of ladies, who were all well ac- Quainted with the special guests, and the occasion was one of the most enjoyable possible. The day was perfect and the grounds about Mrs. Logan's residence are at this time more than ordinarily attractive with the first touches of the crimson com- ing here and there in the foliage. Her friends invited to meet Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Sartorls were Mrs. Daniel Lamont, Mrs. Romero, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Schofield, Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Dent, Mrs. Washington Mc- Lean and Mrs. Franklin Simmons, wife of the sculptor who is to make the Grant statue. Mrs. Tucker assisted her mother 4m dispensing the elegant hospitality of their home. All the rooms ‘were tastefully decorated with cosmo: blossoms and the} table with its beautiful floral centerpiece and its rich adornment made a memorable picture. Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Sartoris and her children spent yeste-day afternoon at the Capitol and last nigtt Gen. Douglas, who accompanied the patty down from’ New York, escorted Mrs. Sartoris and her @aughters to the theater. Mrs. Grant's parlor was crowded all evening by her friends who were calling. The stay of the party in this city depends entirely upon Mrs. Sartoris’ wishes in the matter. She is s0 thoroughly enjoying every moment of her stay that it is quite probable she will not return to New York until the end of the week. She sails for Europe very short- jy and Mrs. Grant will accompany her. It is Mrs. Sartoris’ desire to live in this country and she will probably return with that intention within another year or so. Her children are devoted to America and the memories that surround the name and fame of their grandfather, but they are just as thoroughly English when in the country of their birth. Their names are Algerrcn, who ts nearly seventeen, and Rose Mary and Vivian, his sisters, both younger. ‘Two ladies who were bridesmaids at the wedding of Mrs. Sartoris have their homes in this city. They are Mrs. Logan, Logan and daughter of Ad- who is at present out of town, and Mrs. Heath, who is ill. The lat- ter is the daughter of the late Surgeon General Barnes. At St. John’s Episcopal Church, George- town, this afternoon, Miss Mollie Mason Dodge and Rev. Mr. Wynkoop, late pastor of the Western Presbyterian Church, will be married. After the ceremony the couple will start on their long journey to India, where Rev. Mr. Wynkoop will engage in missionary work. Rev. J. A. Regester, who has come down from Buffalo to per- form the ceremony, was the former rector of St, John’s, where the bride of today has worshiped. Mr. and Mrs. John R. McLean went to Chicago today to make a leisurely visit to the fair. Mrs. Logan, although she has made re- peated visits to Chicago since the opening of the fair, has not yet seen any of the exhibits. She is going to Chicago on Thurs- day to enjoy this pleasure. Chief Justice Fuller entertained at dinner last night the associate justices of the Su- e Court. There were present Justices Fis’ Ants, Wet ede "Shis and Jackson, ex-Justice Strong, Vice President Stevenson, Secretary Gresham, Solicitor General Maxwell, Senators Sherman and Morgan and Sir Richard Webster, attorney general of 3 ‘A large company of relatives and inti- mate friends were present at noon today at St. Paul's Church, on 23d street, to witness the marriage of Miss Mary Garland Van Zéddt and Dr. Edwin Lee Morgan, both of whom have so many friends snd such a wide acquaintance in this city. The chancel of the picturesque edifice was brilliantly lighted and amid the candles on the altar bunches of golden rod and white cosmos blossoms were effectively arranged. Owing to two recent family bereavements the ceremony was carried out very simply. The bride, who entered the church with her father, Capt. Van Zandt, United States Bavy, was preceded to the chancel by the ushers, Mr. Robert Redding and Mr. Flem- ing. At the chancel step the groom und his best man, Mr. William W. Boardman, awaited their coming. Rev. Alfred Hard- ing performed the betrothal service before the couple stepped to the altar ralitng for the remainder of the service. The bride wore a traveling gown of black cloth and silk and a becoming hat. Immediately after the ceremony Dr. and ‘Mrs. Morgan started for a wedding trip. Adjt. Gen. Williams has moved from Hillyer place to 2101 P street, corner of ist street. ‘The marriage of the Marquis of Dufferin's son, Lord Terence Blackwood, to Miss Flora Davis of New York is fixed to occur in the American Chureh of the Holy Trinity, Paris, on October the 27th. Mrs. Leonard 8. Chapman and daughter Neille left today for Chicago. They expect to remain until the close of the fair. Lieut. J. Y. Mason Blunt, U.S. A., has taken for the winter house 1203 New Hamp- shire avenue -northwest. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. O'Meara left Satur- day last for Chicago. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Joy, who just returned from their bridal tour, gave’ a party to their friends on Thursday last at their residence, Ti4 7th street northwest. Messrs. Russell and Wooley played on the banjo and guitar. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. ns, Mr. Rortison, Mr. F. Grimm, Mr. W. Keller, Mr. 8. Hoover, Mr. E. Waish, Mr. R. Mann, Miss E. Walker, Miss E. Bresnahan, Miss E. Kneessi, Miss M. Ryan, Miss A. Con- neras, Miss B. Quigley, Miss S. Garthwaite. ‘The reception tendered by Dr. and Mrs. G. H. LaFetra in honor of Gov. and Mrs. L. C. Hughes of Arizona at Hotel Fredonia last evening was in every way a success. ‘The rooms were well. filled with callers from all parts of the city. An informal program was rendered, which included in- strumental music by Miss Clark, an original poem by Miss Emma Koehler on “Arizona, @ bright “Woman Suffrage” speech by Miss Clara _K. Bartlett and brief speeches by Gov. Hughes, M. N. Johnson of North Da- kota, Maj. Geo. Hilton of California, Rev. S. M. Hartsock, Rev. Geo. H. Corey, Mr. G. W. Wilson of Ohio and Mr. Wise of Pennsylvania. Mrs. J. G. McIlroy has returned home from Old Point Comfort, Virginia Beac! and Norfolk, Va. me . Mrs. Herbert C. Plass of New York city will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Heiskell of Q street, this week, en route from Chicago to her home. Mrs. Heiskell will be at home informally Thursday even- ing from 8 to 10. Mrs. M. A. Bailey of New York city is visiting Mrs. W. H. Butt, 133 North Caro- lina avenue southeast. Mr. Alexander Brown and wife are visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Cabell of this elty. Mr. Brown is a brother-in-law of Mr. Cabell. Mrs. A. Moore, jr., Mr. Cavell's daughter, of Clarke county, Va. is also here. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford K. Berryman re- turned this morning after a ten days’ visit to Chicago and the fair. Mrs. Mamie von Gillman and sister, Ber- tha Erdman, have gone to New York. Mrs. M. Beck will join them later. Miss Agnes L. Eichhorn has returned from Atlantic City. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Carl Warfield and daughter of Orlando,Fia., are visiting with Mrs. Fred. Van Dyne of 826 Spruce street, Le Droit Park. Mr. and Mrs. E. Heiner Milnor of Atlantic City, N. J., are visiting their friends, Mr, and Mrs. H. W. Leese, at their home on K street. 3 Mrs. M. Schuste;, accompanted by her son, Joe, and cousin, Miss Kahn of San Francis- co, will leave October 15 for a visit to New York and the north. Mrs, M. Hoffa has removed from 316 Dela- ware avenue northeast to 12s 10th street northwest. Miss wings spg-atipe Alice Owings, 1514 K street nortw¥st, have returned from a delightful visit to the world’s fair. Naval Constructor 8. H. Pook, U. 8. N., with his family, returned last week from thelz summer home in the northern part of New York state, on the shore of Lake On- tarlo. About twenty little friends of Miss Mamie Lowd assembled at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Lowd, 4% Ist street northeast, last evening, and enjoyed to the fullest extent the pleasures of a birthday part jon being Miss Mamie's fifth annive Four generations were repre- ah. sented in the persons of the great grand- mother, Mrs. Marion Dickson of Mississippi, who is bere on a visit; Capt. W. O. Lowd, the grandfather; the parents, and the little one. Among ‘the young guests pres- ent were: Misses Florence Craft, Nellie Myers, Nita Heitmuller, May Boteler, Maggie Middleton, Helen Casterline, Fio- rence Hawkins,Annie Hawkins, Lillie Nash, Alice Nash and Masters Clinnie Craft, Walter Heitmulier, Charlie Casterline, Rob- bie Casterline, Marshall Bailey, Orville Nash, Harry Nichols, Hamilton Lowd. ‘Congressman and Mrs. George C. Pendle- ton of Texas arrived yesterday from the world’s fair. They will make their home during the coming winter at the Randall. —_——__ THE WORK OF THIEVES. How a Saloon Keeper Lost His License Money. A daring burglary was committed last evening about 10 o'clock at the house of Adolph Meinking, No. 607 Q street north- west. Mr. Meinking keeps a saloon, and had put away $400, the amount required to pay for his Nquor license for the coming license year. The money was put in a cigar box in a bureau drawer, and with it was some silver money and some other bills. While the members of the family were in the saloon a burglar entered through the second-story rear window and went to the bureau drawer. The money that had been put aside for the license was on top the pile, and the thief took it, leaving Mr. Meinking the smaller sum. The police are now looking for the burglar. Saturday night a bicycle was stolen from Frank A. McKnew. The whee! was taken from in front of 1528 I street, where the owner had left it. Several umbrellas were stolen from a show case in front of 89 R street last evening. ‘An overcoat was stolen from the office of HB. F. McFarland, 1006 G street, Satur- ye L. C, Rines reports the larceny of a quan- tity of clothing. —_———__ AMUSEMENTS. Albaugh's.—The Manola-Mason- company crowded Albaugh’s last night with “Friend Fritz” as the play. It is a unique perform- ance, one that breathes with wholesome romance and appeals to the sympathies of the ‘audience, delicately yet completely, whether the mood be one of humor or pathos. The plot is far from being intricate; in fact, the very simplicity of the production renders it charming. The graceful dialogue and the quietly beautiful stage pictures are a pleasantly restful contrast to the boister- ous fun that is tendered so lavishly by amusement caterers. Musically the per- formance is strong. Miss Marion Manola pleases even more, both as an actress and as a singer, than she has at previous appear- ances. Mr. John Mason is well suited by nature and by trhining for the picture of manliness and sentiment which the author has drawn in “Fritz.” The supporting com- pany 1s good, and the musical element of the piece is well presented, as regards both principals and chorus. The New National.—The audience that as- sembled to see “In Old Kentucky” last night occupied all the seats and a good share of the standing room at the New National Theater. The play is an interesting and agreeable one of the sensational, the pic- turesque and the idyllic style and the scenic surprises are novel and well contrived. The play was especially interesting to Washing- ton because of Miss Bettina Gerard's ap- pearance in it as the star. It is gratifying to note that the steady improvement, which this undoubtedly elever ilttle woman has made, is still conspicuous. She has already progressed beyond the point of substantial merit, and it needs only very ordinary prophetic powers to see a future of positive brilliancy for her. ‘The cast is a strong one, and the attraction is one that can be de- pended on to rank high in popular favor. Academy of Music.—The world will never tire of the story of “Camille's” sufferings and sacrifices. Their appeal to the sympathies of the audience at the Academy of Music last night was presented by Marie Wain- wright in a powerful and effective manner. ‘The moral aspect of the play has been so earnestly and so widely discussed that there is little to say on that score. Artistically the role is one of the severest tests that an actress can meet, and Miss Wainwrignt last night again. confirmed the high popular estimate of her abilities that has heretofore existed. Each generation of play-goers has its favorite exponent of the emotional roles which form a standard and stable element ;of theatrical attraction, and Miss Wain- wright may fairly claim’ to be the reigning figure of the present day in that field. She has with her @ good company, Mr. Na- thaniel Hartwig making a particularly fa- vorable impression in the very exacting role of Armand. Ernest Foster, as the Count de Varville was good. Harris’ Bijou.—Minnie Oscar Gray opened the week at Harris’ Bijou last night with @ sensational drama in four acts entitled “Signal Lights.” While this play has been seen here before, it has lost none of its drawing qualities, and last night found one of the iargest audiences of the season pres- ent. There is any amount of blood-curdiing dialogue between heroes and villains,coupled with situations realistic and effective. From a@scenic standpoint there was nothing wanting, and the signal light station in the third act was a clever plece of stage real- ism. ‘The company was above the average. Minnie Oscar Gray, as Romp Henderson, shared the honors with Frank H.White, the comedian. Incidental to the play was intro- duced a whole menagerie of animals, which took a lively part in the plot and con- tributed greatly to the success of the play. Again tonight. Lyceum.—The performance given at Ker- nan’s last night was by long odds the best seen at this house this season. It was Weber & Fields’ company, and the program presented was first-class ’in every particu- lar. “The Fansons” opened the entertain- ment with a catchy comedy skit. Then came Capitola Forrest, the greatest of the high kickers. Johnnie Carroll sang several comic ditties and Weber and Fields set the house roaring with their pool room sicetch. Marion and Belle were clever, and Mcintyre and Heath, the negro delineators, added new laurels. James F. Hoey, a brother of “Old Hoss Hoey” of Parlor’ Match fame, was ludicrous. Abachi and Masaud proved themselves titled to the highest rank among acrobats. A one-act comedy, en- titled “One Price Only,” closed the’ per- formance. r For St. Alban’s Church.—The musicale and supper Friday, for the benefit of St. Alban's Church, is to be given at Bethesda Park instead of Woodley Inn. Lincoln Post Hall.—A musical and éra- matic entertainment under the auspices of Lincoln Post, U. S. Grant W.R.C. and 1.0. G. T., for the benefit of Mrs. Sarah L. Brookfield, will be given at Lincoln Hall, ith and L streets, tonight. The Bakers’ Dramatic Company will render an excellent program. ——— QUESTION OF FITNESS. ‘| Whether a Father is 2 Proper Guar- diap for Children. This morning in Judge Miller's court Agent Lewis of the Board of Children’s Guardians was interested in the case of three children, Bessie, Howard and Irving Phillips, aged, respectively, fourteen, nine and five years, who were present on an application to have them turned over to the Board of Children’s Guardians in order to give them to a legal guardian other than their father. The little children were in court and two of them who were question- ed said they did not want to go back to thefr father. Bessie stated that when they were with him after the death of their mother he threatened her and frequently left them without proper food. Two grown sons of Mr. Phillips appeared and stated their side of the family troubles. They said that their mother died ip January of last year and the following October their father married. He is a butcher and lives on the Sargent road near Brookland. They claimed that he was of intemperate habits and that he failed to properly care for the young children. About the time of his marriage in October they took the children and have since provided for them. Last Sunday the children were walking along New Jersey avenue, when the father got out of his buggy and tried to take the youngest child. “Was he sober at that time?” the court asked Mr. Phillips, jr. “I don’t know, sir,” he replied “I didn't see him.” “He was drunk,” interrupted Bessie. The-ehildren were badly frightened while in court and did not want to go near their father. Mr, Phillips denied that he had neglected or ili-treated the children and said he was the victim of a conspiracy, the result of | his getting married after the death of his first wife. He said he had not been drunk for four or five years and could bring in witnesses to show his character if given time. Under the circumstances the court thought the children could not be taken from the father. Judge Miller said he would like to hear evidence concerning the father’s habits at this time and his ability to properly care for the children. The proof referred to a year or more ago and in order to dispose of the matter intelii- gently the court continued the case to hear additional proof and lega) arguments, ALETANDRIA. Bendheim ten delegates the city to the convention, but to leave the number of votes which each del- gation shall cast to the convention. It is Proposed that the Caton delegation shall cast $8 votes and the Bendheim delegates Sf votes, The convention met at noon, was ler by Chairman proceeded to organize. Sapiees” Corporation Court. The corporation court resumed its ses- a i i i j tions at St. Louis. Mr. Jerome F. Johnson, superintendent of the First Congregational Sunday school, spoke on “A Bird's-eye View of the Con- vention,” Miss Katharine J. Laws of Foun- Fas hal tater Sanne Roope I Saw Shere,” Col. ‘eston Fiint of ew “bork Avenue Presbyterian Sum- day school spoke on “Facts in Figures,” giving the statistics Geveloped at the com- day spcheol of ameter nb eta now contain in round numbers 12,000,000 persons; Mr. Pier- ry ina sratow. Superintendent of the Cal- vary Sunday school, spoke on the ‘International Lesson Committee's Re- port,” Dr. D. Percy Hickling, superintend- pie A the the Gelegation for thelr delightful cetera ment in St. Louis, read a report on the “Field Worker of the International Com- mittee,” Miss Lelia M. Nowlin, of the Primary ‘Teacher ‘Union and teacher of the primary department of Trinity if | i ( Work in the Sunday Sehoo!” plan and Supervisor Room” and Mr. Hume against it. An order was made, | F. of the First Congregational, Sun= against the protest of Commonwealth's | 487 school, in a witty addreas, de- ‘Attorney ‘Johnson, for the employment of | scribed humerous ‘things “which hea’ inet Mr. John Critcher as counsel to take legal | been mentioned by the other speakers, giv- steps to prevent the further issue of ing in the course of his remarks a most payment out of county funds. The exami- | the city, with special reference £6 nation of the treasurer's account the mesting of th = begun, the 17th instant. Notes. Marley Encampment, No. 6, of Alexandria 04d Fellows is now nearly haif a century old. It was instituted forty-seven years ago by Hugh Latham, Edward 8. Hough and other leading Alexandria Odd Fellows. It celebrated its anniversary last night at the Odd Fellows’ Hall on Columbus street by a reunion and banquet. Alexandria wishes a long life to the encampment. Mr. Stephen Nightengill, a brick mason, za known tn Washington ond ta tae city, e here yesterday. He had been paralyzed for some time. The rear portion of the lot of M. B, Har- low’s new office on Royal street, which ex- tends in the rear of some King street lots, has been sold to C. W. Howell for $200, on Saturday. The remains of Ed Meade,killed poten : a ty Roane, ‘The mayor has stopped a nuisance on the north edge of the city by fining a number of nego boys who puraded as a soldier com- pany, carrying such arms as tin pans, old cans, broken drums, &c., and disturbed quiet of that section of the city. - —___ FALLS CHURCH. FALLS CHURCH, Va., October 10, 1898. i : of nominating a candida! Fochaiature, Mr. Walter Walton Vernon district was nominated by, tion, and Messrs. F. M. Brooks, H 3 Luking and Rev. W. H. Harris ; heer dipeptide pointed a committee to notify cal Rind to the children, “Ree,” action of the convention. Mr. Ta “Nias may tones tame eaeeet eam the present member of the Before her soul's Immortal ight Supervisors of his district, and is a well- sd ge ‘BUmAND. ; secretary. officers for the ensuing year resul selection of the viz: Mr. E. C. Hough; vice president, Mr. L. B. Parker; secretary, Mrs. Dr. J. treasurer, Mr. A. P. Eastman. The election of an executive committee was deferred un- til the next meeting. Mr. Proudft gave notice of a proposed amendment to. the constitution abolishing monthly dues, The names of Messrs. L. B. Parker and C. W. Parker and Mrs. 8. V. Proudfit were added to the roll of members. The secre- tary read a very interesting history of the society from its organization. It was started in the year 18%, and every year since, by means of “bees” and entertain- ments, a large amount of work has been ally advancing the material interests of town. Mr. W. H. Doolittle was the president and Miss Sue Riddle the as treasurer since the first mi g i in Seema aos eancs Pl at an early . The next will be held at the residene of Mr. Parker on the first Monday night in No- vember. Mrs. Samuel Styles of Philadelphi her daughter, is visiting her father, "Mn J. Po es - - wi . Cl ts and wife have returned from Atlantic City. Mr. Clements is much tmproved in health, and during the month's visit to Atlantic City added thirty- two pounds to his avoird: Messrs. Charles M. ‘and Fred. Ritter of 7 rk r Washington paid a visit to the family of Mr. 8. V. Proudfit on Sunday, and speni the night. m3 e : Mrs. George W. Hawxhurst, who has been a tae Rock, N. C., re- —— LAUREL MATTERS. °* ree Correspondence of The Evening Star. LAUREL, Md., October 10, 1898. PROX. Pa, October 7 1808 ‘The experimental free delivery system “Aju wi Wate orn at ee awe a seems to be a success so far as Laurel is |... amd Maj MF. 4 . concerned, as will appear from the report of Postmaster Flannery, just submitted, for the quarter ended September 30. Number of letters delivered, 2,172; registered letters, 6; postal cards, 44; other postal matter, 3,798; total number of pieces, 4,471. There were collected from the street boxes 871 less _on the railroad crossing. With con- siderable difficulty Mr. Bond got the man pieces of mail matter. CLELTLLSLT HOLST GCSE TCHS The republican meeting advertised to take place last aturday night to open the cam- Paigr was postponed until next Saturday. The political campaign is beginning to enliven things, as two meetings are adver- tised near this place for this week. | On Sunday night, while returning home, Mr. Wil Bond heard some one groaning off the track, which undoubtedly saved his near the station, and on going to investi- gate the cause discovered a man lying help- & gare cove of taster pewter, life, as a train soon came by at the rate of forty miles an hour. On account of the ary weather farmers have not yet finished seeding, and a cry comes from our adjoining county for farm help, which cannot be obtained. —_- -— A Medical Society's Officers. A meeting of the Medical and Surgical So- | ciety of the District of Columbia was held at the residence of the retiring president, Dr. J. W. Bovee, last night, and the fol- | lowing _ officers ‘elected: President, Dr. frank T. Chamberlin; vice president, Dr. 1. . Stone; secretary and treasurer, Dr. L. q Eliot, and board of censors, Drs. C. May- field, Liewellyn Eliot, J. W. Bovee, J. D. Morgan and F. B. Bishop. ——_ Sentenced This Morning. Peter Long, a colored man, was sentenced this morning by Judge Cole to six years in ‘Pare and sure, Arounded teaspoonful of Cleveland's ‘baking powder doss more work anc finer ‘work than s heaping one of any other, | ‘|cuInpRex ont FoR PITo the Albany penitentiary. He was CasToRIa with having. on September & broken into | yoga vies | the stable of Jos, E, Dyer and was con- | Victea therefor,