Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1893, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 18983—-TWELVE PAWES. LOCAL MENTION. pa THE WEATHER. Forecast Till S p. ‘Tharsday. For District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair till Friday; colder Thursday morning; northwesterly winds. diminishing. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falis, temperature, 37; condition, 36: receiving reservoir, temperature, 39: condi- tion at north connection, 36; condition at south connection, 26; distributing reservoir, tempera- ture, 38; condition at influent gate house, 36; effinent gate house, 36. Tides Tomorrow. High tide. Low tide. NdIam .. 6:07 a.m. 6:21 p.m p.m. Tomorrow Julius Lansburgh will close out 85 “odd pairs” of Chenille Curtains, fringed and bottom, which regularly sell for) Bo, at $3.50 per pair. The Rink, New York ve. near 14th st. 2: MAKE A NOTE OF THIS. W. H. Keister & Co.,cor. 9th and La. ave., sell Fruits, Groceries, Wines, Liquors, &c., at prices that are an inducement to buy. A sample: 4 lbs. Seedless Raisins, 25c. = — 40 AND 60c. CANDY, 20 AND 25c. A LB. From now until the holidays my choicest 40 and 60c. Candy will go for only 20 and 25e. a Ib., including Bon Bons, Chocolates, Nut Candies, &c. Note the location. J. F. SHEETZ, 7TH AND I STS. N.W. gee Tomorrow Julius Lansburgh will close out his best All-wool Ingrain Carpets, regular Sc. quality, at 57 1-2c. per yd. The Rink, New York ave. near lith pr Ft ecal weaves 2 Ibs. Fancy New Citron, 2c. 8 Ibs. New oe ts, — 3 Ibs. Large ins, 25c. 1-4 bbl. “Old Time” Family Flour, $1.00. 14 bbl. “Star of the East,” patent, $1.25. J. T. D. PYLES. RENE Se : ‘Tomorrow Julius Lansburgh will close out the few remaining pieces: of Fine Tapestry Carpets at 46c. per yd. The Rink, New York ave. near 14th st. FOR CHRISTMAS You still have sufficient Time to get your Portraits Made at Prince's, Pa. ave. and llth st. 31 Union square, New York. —__-—__—_ free Toys! Toys! Scrap Pictures. Gould's. Sra mente et For the Holidays—Pictures of every class. Picture Frames made to order. Popular Prices. 916 7th st. n.w. aa Estimates given on papering houses as 916 7th st. nw. low as the lowest. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Miss Carrie Turner in “The Edge of Society. New National Theater.—Nat C. Goodwin in “In Mizzoura.” Harris Bijou Theater.—“Finnegan’s Ball.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—“The Rose Hili English Folly Company. National Rifles’ Armory.—Entertainment and hop for the benefit of Wallace Kimmel. Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard.—Lecture by Rev. Charles L. Pate on “A Trip to the World's Fair.” Calvary Baptist Church, 8th and H sts. B.w.—Fisk Jubilee Singers. Foundry M. E. Church, cor. 14th and G sts. n.w.—Lecture by Miss Janet Elizabeth Richards on “The White City by the Lake and a Glance at the Midway.” Willard Hall.—Fair and Bazaar, in aid of the erection cf the new St. Paul’s Church. G. A. R. Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania ave.— Prof. Carpenter's Lectures on Hypnotism end Mesmerism. Lincoln Relics, 516 10th st. n.w. — Open @aily except Sunday, 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. ————. EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. 2 Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 16 am. FATALITY AT A FIRE. Smoke Trap. The Jai jor of a Building Also H: Narrow Escape—The Fire in the Basement of the Blau Build: At an early hour last evening there was a fatal fire in the Blau building, at the northwest corner of 14th and G streets. Considerable damage was also done to the | building. Foreman Zadock Williams of the chemical engine lost his life through suffocation, and Edward Allen, the colored janitor, was found in an unconscious con- dition on the second floor of the burning building. It was about 5:30 o'clock when Correspondents Crounse and Bangs of the World bureau, which is located on the street side, discovered fire in the building. A telephone message soon brought the chemical engine to the scene of the fire. The flames had seemingly gained such one of his men to have an alarm sounded, which brought several engine companies to the scene. It was difficult for a time to water upon it. Smoke issued in dense and suffocating volumes, through the floor and walls of the World office. the rear of the basement beneath that office, where they had originated. How Williams Died. While waiting for the arrival of the en- gine and truck companies, Foreman Will- jams went in the basement to operate his “chemical extinguisher in hope of setting | the fire well under control. His failure to return from that part of the burning build- caused no great alarm, for his comrades chought of course that he was in a sate place, but in this they were mistaken, for | the door leading to the particular part of the building in which the fire started, it appears, had cl on him, and he was confined there in the cloud of smoke un- able to get out. Soon after the arrival of ; the engines the members of No. 1 com- pany had flooded the basement. While Foreman Boss and others were working there in the dark, Foreman Boss stumbled over Williams’ inanimate form. Foreman Williams was lying on the floor, with his face downward in six inches of water. When being carried to the pavement out- side there was but little, if any, signs of life. The patrol wagon carried the unfor- Hospital, but he was dead when the phy- sicians there examined him. The deceased was in the building, it is thought, fully fifteen or twenty minutes before he was discovered. The Janitor’s Narrow Escape. Soon after the finding of Foreman Wil- liams, and when the fire was under control, jone of the firemen found on the second floor Edward Allen, the colored janitor,who had been cut off from escape by the smoke and heat. He was unconscious, but when taken to the Emergency Hospital his con- dition improved. The origin of the fire could not be ascer- tained. The building is owned by Herman E. Blau. The real estate office of Banes & Simpson is on the first floor, adjoining the World cffice, while on the second floor is the office of John F. Waggaman, as is that of the Driggs Ordnance Company. The loss amounted to about $600, of which $400 was to the World office. The Lincoln and Co- — Insurance companies will settle the bills. The body of the dead fireman was taken to the engine house from the hospital, and later was removed to the late home of the decased, No. 1218 G street southeast. A Relief Fund. Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Tally-ho coach line from 511 13th street at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Arlington, Cabin John bridge and all points of interest. patie eT Knightly Entertainers. Fidelity Castle, No. 7, Knights of the Golden Eagle, gave its first entertainment and hop last night at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard. The program was an attractive one, including an address by T. C. Town- send, grand instructor of the Knights of the Golden Eagle; vocal selections by Miss Davis and Messrs. William Botmany, J. P. Kelly, J. H. Mattingly, Gus H. Riedel and H. Young; piano solos by Misses Branson and Bergman, and a recitation by A. Velatt. Especially well rendered was the comic song by Gus H. Riedel, which was loudly applauded. After the conclusion of the pro- gram dancing was indulged in until a late hour. The committee having the affair in hand was composed of J. E. Toone, chair- man, and Messrs. Fred A. Soules, T. A. Brosnan, Fred. Crittenden, Wm. C. Soules and Fred W. Weil. The Fidelity Castle has only been organized but a month and is composed principally of members residing im the northeast section of the city. Se Pas Sha Election of Officers. Last evening at Willard’s Hotel the an- nual meeting of the Washington Jockey! Club was held, and the annuai election re-| sulted in the choice of the following as! members of the executive committee: Sam-| uel Ross, O. G. Staples, William Miller, John | H. Busher, Thomas M. Draney, John H. Gheen, C. T. Havenner, J. P. Ryan, R. K. Helphenstine, C. T. Wood, George P. Zur-| horst, Charles White, jr. D. W. Magrath, | P. H. Christman and A. B. Coppes. The| committee met and elected officers as fol- lows: Samuel Ross, president; John H. Gheen, vice president; O. G. Staples, treas-| ures, and Thomas M. Draney, secretary. Much to the surprise and astonishment! of those who witnessed the affair the ex- ecutive committee reinstated by @ unani- mous vote Alexander Shields, James Cousins, William Shields, Frank Harkley, and the! horses La Sotta, Powerful and Rightaway, ruled of for fraud December 5 by the judges. — Presbyterial Missionary Society. The quarterly meeting of the Women’s Presbyterial Home Missionary Society will | eceur on Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock in the West Street Church, Georgetown. Rev. Dr. Roberts, one of the secretaries of | the board of home missions, will address | the ladies. This society supports the school | work done by the Presbyterian Church | among the exceptional population, such as| the Indians, Mormons, Mexicans and moun- | tain whites of the south. —>—__. | Mrs. Clinton B. Fiske Here. } The ladies interested in the home mission- | ary work of the Methodist Church will listen to an address tomorrow afternoon at 2:30, at the Foundry Church, 14th and G streets, from Mrs. Clinton B. Fiske, president of the National Woman's Home Missio: Society. Mrs. Fiske is stopping at-the Riggs House and on Friday will attend the Indian | conference at the Cochran Hotel. ——__ He Saw the Revolution. An eyewitness of the recent revolution» in Hawaii, Rev. O. P. Emerson, secretary of the Hawaiian board of missions, will speak at the Church of the Covenant to- morrow evening. | } a Frien of the Indians. The annual Indian conference, called by) the board of Indian commissioners, will be} held at the Cochran Hotel, 14th and K}| streets, Friday morning at 10 o'clock. nn, Mr: Spofford to Lecture. A. R. Spofford, librarian of Congress, will @eliver a lecture before the Parish Union of All Souls’ Church this evening, his subject “Temperaments.” | —_>-— | Through Cars to New Orleans. Among the many important improvements im the Baltimore and Ohio raiiroad train service is the addition of through Pullman sleeping cars from Washington to New Or- leans, via the famous Shenandvah valley Foute, passing through Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Birmingham. The train leaves Baltimere and Ohio depot daily at 21:10 p. m., reaching Roanoke at 7:50 a. m.; Knoxville, Chattanooga, ¥ p. m.: Birmingham, 1 - t., and New Orleans, ee P. m. his train is very handsomely appointed, being vestibuled throughout, and has dining ear service New York to Chattanooga. & Pullman sleeping car also runs through to Memphis on the train.—Advt. > | ‘Tree toys, open evenings. Gould’s.—Advt. | H 3 | Thomas Dowling & C Soon after the flames had been extin- guished a fund was started for the family of the deceased firefnan, who was twenty- six years old, and who leaves a wife and child. Those who contributed to the fund were Banes & Simpson, $50; Herman E. Blau, $15; Charles G. Sloan, $10; Mr. Har- rington, $10; Robert E. Morris and John F. Waggaman, $25. Mr. Charles Simpson of the firm of Banes & Simpson will receive all contributions that may be made, to the fund. The cir- cumstances of the case are distressing, the little family being left completely destitute by the tragedy. Two Other Fires. Yesterday a fire took place at No. 200 N street southeast, occupied as a store by John Jordan, and before the flames were extinguished the loss was about $1,000. John Borland, a white boy, during the fire was overcome by suffocation, but was res- cued and taken to his home, 1304 3d street southeast, where Dr. O. H. Coombs at- tended him. Last night a fire broke out in the rear of 2123 F street northwest, and the flames spread to the sheds in the rear of 2419, 2421, 2423 1-2 and 2425, all of them occupied by colored families. They were owned by Dr. Robert Reyburn, and the loss was about $1,000, Be Se ee The Society for Philosophical 1 iry ‘The unusual number of private carriages at the entrance of the Columbian University last evening would have suggested some social function taking place inside of the building. Their owners, however, had gath- ered at the meeting of the Society for Philo- sophical Inquiry to hear the paper presented by Bishop Keane on “The Relation of Phi- losophy and Science." Over thirty mem- bers and distinguished guests, a large num- ber of them ladies, were in attendance. Among the prominent persons present were Rev. Dr. Sterrett, presiding; Mrs. Dall, Mise Seward, Miss A. T. Smith, Miss Upton, Mrs. Mindeliff, Prince Galitzin, Bishop Keane, Rev. Drs. McK. Smith and Sewall, Messrs. Bigelow, Clark, E. Farquhar, H. Farquhar, Faust, Doolittle, Dr. Harris, Hilliker, Dr. Lodge, Maj. Powell, H. P.Ward, L.F. Ward Dr. Welling and B. Willis. —__. For the Children’s Hospital. Mrs. Preston Sands has sent to The Star office $982.42, being proceeds of dolls’ bazaar held at the house of Gen. McLean for the benefit of the Children’s Hospital. clic lelaatiees The High School Foot Ball Game. High School circles are excited over the coming foot ball contest between the Central and Business High School elevens, wha in | their last game played so adroitly and earnestly that neither side made a score. They will meet again at 3:30 next Friday afternoon on the Young Men’s Christian As- sociation grounds at lith anc T streets northwest. It would be hard to imagine a better game in all respects than these elev- ens played at their last meeting. But both teams have practiced up since and will do their best to make as creditable showing of the fine points and fair play of the game as on that occasion. ae Christmas Gifts of Writing Desks and mey Rocker: Santa Claus of “ye olden time” would be struck with amazement at the magnificent line of ladies’ writing desks and fancy rock- ers how on exhibit at Craig & Hardin: corner 13th and F streeis. Fifty different styles of desks, $3.95 to $100, and about two hundred different patterns of rockers, $3.25 | to Su.—Adve. Auct le of Imported Horses. We wi at public auction at John H. Gheen’s stables, 627 and 629 G street north- west, Thursday, December 14, 1893, com- mencing at 10:30 o'clock, a carload of im- ported carriages, brougham coupe, dog cart and saddle horses. This stock will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve, by order of Joseph Arnheim. Respectfully, Auctioneers.—Adv' Important Sale of 5 Me s. Dowling & C afternoon at operty. 1 tomorrow ny o'clock for Stellwagen & Mc- Guire, trustees, two very valuable pieces of property handsomely in 2287 Q street and 1601 2 cated in the northwest proved, being No. d_street, both lo- ction of the city. | Investors and home-seekers should give this sale their attention, m is called to the imperative sale 1e three-story ement and attic brick and sto 2114 O street | rorthwest, ce ining twelve rooms and at- | Uc; this sale takes place tomorrow at 4:30 o'clock; the house has the latest arid best system of hot water, heat, and has hard- wood finish, and is worthy the attention of the public.—Advt. Sea ground floor of, the building on the 14th | headway that Foreman Williams ordered | | locate the fire and to get the streams of | apparently coming | Finally the flames were reached in , | tunate fireman quickly to the Emergency | AMUSEMENTS. Thos. W. Keene.—_Mr. Thomas W. Keene will be the attraction at Albaugh’s next “Othello,” “Hamlet” and “Merchant of ; Venice” will be presented. Twelve years’ | Service constantly engaged in portraying , the leading characters in the Shakesper- | ean dramas, gives Mr. Keene a strong claim to popularity and consideration, and wide | recognition by the most eminent American | critics secures for him a place in the dra- ' matic history of this country among the il- | lustrious tragic actors. It is years since he made his debut as a tragic actor in “Rich- ard III.” He secured pubiic favor at once, and has maintained it by hard work and patient study. Harris’ Lijou.—The famous marksman, Dr. Carver, will appe: at Harris’ Bijou Theater next vfeek in “The Scout,” a play which gives a most realistic picture of life in the far west during the early stages of its civilization. The play affords a natural opportunity for the introduction of the feats , of marksmanship which has given Dr. Car- ver a world-wide reputation. His company has been organized with a special view to giving life-pictures of the people and times with which the play deals. Elaborate pro- vision has beea made to give the piece a suitable mounting. Kentz-Santley Burlesque Company.—Next Week 8 atiracuon at the Lyceum will be the Kente-Sanuey Novelty and burlesque Com- pany. ‘the special feature of the program | will Ibe tne excellent olio, which imciudes | those inimitabie comedians, sherman and Morrisey. ihe peerless female impersona- j tor, Harry Le Ciair, in his celebratea char- acter sketches; Wills and Marshall, Lottie Elliott; the O'Brien sisters, knife throwers and jugeiers from the Empire, London; the Orion ‘trio; the Sisters Pascal; Georgia Lameroux; Dan Regan and Alice Howard. The new spectacular burlesque, “America, or ihe Discovery of Columbus,” will be pre- j Sented. It is said to be decidedly exirava- | gant in pretty girls and clever comedian | “The Bischon Concerts,—The first concert of the course, which takes place at the ; Congregational Church next friday even- ing, wil consist of an orgah and song re- cital by Dr. Bischoff, assisied by Mrs. Nellie Wilson Snir-Clitf, soprano, and Miss Ruth ‘Thompson, contralto. Miss Thompson is at present residing in Brooklyn, where she is | Milling an engagement in one of the largest j churches in that city,‘and comes expressly to sing at the opening concert. All of these artists are too favorably known to the | Washington public to need any extended | Motice. Their well-known ability and the excellence of the program insure an en- | joyable entertainment. The Paradise of Fools.—Ex-Gov. Bob | Taylor, whose appearance last year was re- markably successful, will be heard in his new lecture, “The Paradise of Fools,” at Metzerott Hall next Monday evening. He is an eloquent talker, besides possessing a fund of anecdote that seems inexhaustibl He is one of the most entertaining men no! {on the lecture platform. Seats are now on sale at Metzerott’s. National Rifles’ Hall.—An_ entertainment will be gi tonight at National Rifles’ Hall for the benefit of Wallace Kimmel. Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard.—Rev. Chas. L. Pate will tonight deliver a lecture at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, on “A Trip to the World's Fair.” Mr. Pate is an entertaining speaker and his subject is an | interesting one. The Princeton University Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs will give a concert at Metz- erott Hall on Wednesday evening, the 20th instant. These clubs have visited Washing- ton before, and have always been well re- ceived. They are among the best of the college musical organizations, and this year they are said to be stronger than ever. Seats | are now on sale at Metzerott’s. Art Lectures.—The next lecture in the se- ries by the Art Students’ League will be de- livered in the hall of the Builders’ Exchange on Saturday evening by Mr. Edwin H. Blashfield, who will have for hit subject “Decorative Art, Old Italian Masters.” This is an exceedingly interesting topic, and it will be illustrated in the most at- tractive manner. Tickets may be obtained at the Art Students’ League, 808 17th street, or at the hall on the evening of the lecture. Fisk Jubilee Singers.—Tonight at the Cal- vary Baptist Church there will be a concert by Loudin’s Original Fisk Jubilee Singers. ‘The program will include hymns, plantation melodies and the other songs that this com- pany can interpret with such fervor and | ' A Brave Fireman Loses His Life in a} week, when “Richelieu,” “Kichard III,” | Annual Meeting Last Evening at feeling. c. Course.—Next Friday night at Metzerott’: 1) will be given the second in the C. C. Course of Authors’ Readings, when the popular southern author, Mr. F. Hopkinson Smith, will present his charming lecture “Old Plantation Day: Mr. Smith has become familiar to the reading public through his excellent stories of southern life, “Col. Carter of Cartersville, Joe,” “Six Hours m Squantico,” &c. e will read extracts from these works at his lecture on Friday night. Single seats may be had at Metzerott’s. The White City.—Tonight at the Foundry M. E. Church Miss Janet Elizabeth Rich- — will deliver her lecture on “The White “ity Daughters, the proceeds to go ex- clusively for the heating fund of the Cen- tral Union Mission. Miss Richards has gained an enviable place on the lecture platform by her easy and graceful manner, her bright and witty comments on persons and things, and by the attractive manner in which the illustrations are presented. Martyn College.—On Friday evening there will be a Christmas celebration at the Mar- tyn College of Elocution, when there will be presented a fine program of comedies, pan- tomimes and recitations, all selected with special reference to the occasion. Preced- ing this there will be a half- by Rev. W. A. Bartlett. —-__ THE CHORAL SOCIETY. Active Preparations for Its Per! ance of the Messia The capacity of Typographical Hall was severely taxed at the rehearsal of the Cho- ral Society on Monday evening. The mem- bers of the assisting organizations—the Mount Pleasant Choral Society, Mount Ver- non Choral Society, Mozart Chorus Club and Euterpe Glee Club—were present, as | Well as large representations from the Con- sgregational Church, St. Aloysius and other choirs, making very nearly 400 singers present. These, with additions expected during the present week, will bring the number of singers to the desired 600. A | “The Messiah,” and these, with the greater percentage of the old members, sung the work several times, insures a per- fect rendition. Extra rehearsals is the or- der of the day for those especially who have calied for Friday evening at the Mount Vernon Church, and on Monday and Thurs- day of next week at Typographical Hall, besides the §nal rehearsals on tne evening | preceding and on the afternoon of the con- cert. in the Choral Society Washington has an institution deserving of the warmest sup- | Port, not simply in words of approval, but | that more potent, financial support. The | expenses of an oratorio concert, given with | @ good orchestra and first-class artists in | the solo roles, such as the Choral Society | presents, are very great, even with the | most careful management, and the educa- | tional objects of the society, which is in no sense a private enterprise, deserve and should receive the active countenance of all | who are interested in good music, as well as of those public-spirited citizens who be- eve in the maintenance of an organization or institution that tends to elevate and re- | | fine the popular taste, as well as reflect credit upon the culture of the capital. The prices, $1 and 75, 50 and 25 cents, place this fourth annual Christmas production of | “The Messiah” within the reach of all who | are musically inclined. The society has se- | cured a large list of honorary members, but not half as many as should have been ob- tained with much less effort. The oppor- tunity to become identified with a good work should not be neglected by those who have not yet availed themselves of the priv- ere, ‘The sale of seats for ‘The Messiah” opens at Metzerott’s on Friday, the 15th. and | those who desire the best seats will do well | to apply early. > | Overcoats for Poor Boys Following ®ieir annual custom, Messrs. Saks & Company will distribute 150 over- coats on Christmas day among the poor children of the public schools. This is an | Increase of fifty over the number given by; them last year. The co-operation of Super- intendents Powell and Cook has been enlist- ed, and through these lieutenants a selection of the most deserving will be made. This is a worthy charity, bestowed with char- acteristic Mberality. Sale of tailoring goods at Sloan's, 1407 G street, tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.—Advt. > At Birmingham, Ala., Monday, M. F. | Dirnberger made a new record for two. | thi a fe is a Open evenings; free toys. Gould’s—Aavt. | Renee ed oe et ae ee Oey, cle, riding in 1:14 1-5 and 1:23 4-5. large number of the new members, as well, as the auxiliary corps, are familiar with | having | not sung the work before. Kenearsals are | THE PRESBYTERIAN ALLIANCE | | Eastern Ohurch. { |Interesting Addresses and Reports Made—The List of Officers Selected | for the Ensuing Year. The Presbyterian Alhance of the District, a league between the various churches of that denomination here, held its annual meeting in the Eastern Presbyterian Church, corner of Maryland avenue and 6th street northeast, last night. A considerable amount of interesting and important business was transacted, reports of various sorts were made and the officers for the coming year were elected. Rev. Dr. W. C, Alexander, pastor of the West Street Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Baston of the Eastern Presbyterian Church addressed the meeting. Dr. Alex- ander took as his subject “A Minister in a New Role,” saying that although it was not the duty of a minister or a wise thing on his part to meddle in politics to any ex- tent, it was his business to keep himself | informed on all pubiic questions and affairs. Moresver, he shvuld not hesicate tu preach “upon secular matters trom the pulpit or to protest against public acts which he deem- wrong and immorai. Dr. Alexander al- luded to the part the ministers had taken in overthrowing the power of the New Jer- sey race tracks and alluded to the public school question in New York state, quoting somewhat from Monsignor Satolli in that r i Dr. Easton spoke principally of the new chureh enterprise of which he is the head, and said that although some had thought it an unwise and too costly affair such a church edifice was just what was needed, |and it was as imperative to provide a chureh in that locality, where the rich might not be ashamed to worship, as to |@ather in the poor. The Financial Statement. The report of the treasurer showed that | without special effort or solicitation $1,781.17 | Was raised during the past year, and $1,604.76 had been expended, most of which |had gone toward the purchase of the lot of the Eastern Presbyterian Church. | Officers were elected as follows: Rev. | William A. Bartlett, D.D., president; Will- |jam Strong, first vice president; William Ballantyne, second vice president; aan! man, ind vice resident; John . | Waite dctpataty, ant Charles B. Baily, treasurer. The board of directors was also elected, consisting of Rev. B. F. Bittinger, D.D.; L. C. Moore, Daniel McFarland, W. D. Hughes, Rey. T. S. Hamlin, D.D.; C. H. | Carrington, O, C. Wight, Rev. Joseph T. Kelly, D.D.; Rev. George B. Patch, D.D.; Rev. Charles B. Ramsdell, D.D.; B. R. May- field, I, H. Merriwether and H. K. Simpson. —__~>_—_ To Improve the City Streets. To the Editor of The Evening Star: | Some of your correspondents suggest em- \ployment for the needy in improving the |roads in the suburbs. Why not improve | the streets in the city? K street southeast, for instance, the most direct route leading |from southwest Washington to the Penn- \sylvania avenye bridge. K street has more | dwellings on it than any street in the vicin- \aty of the bridge and was formerly the only |street open to the old burnt bridge. It has been left for years with deep gullies in it, which have had to be fenced in. Its im- provement near the bridge would be of t value in saving time and space, and instead ‘of leading to profanity by way- farers lead directly to the bridge and call |down blessings on the Commissioners. Im- |provement, like charity, should begin in our immediate neighborhood. WILLIAM CROSS, 1320 K st. s.e. The Baker Dramatic Co. gave'a rendition of the farce-comedy “Take That Girl Away,” at Carroll Institute Hall last even- ing for the benefit of Gen. John A. Logan |Camp, No. 2, S. of V. A good-sized audi- ence witnessed the performance, which | was above the average of the amateur class. Mr. Baker in the leading character of “Sky Rockete” fully sustained his reputation, |while the character of “Mr. Scallop,” by |George Tysinger, and that of “Hon. Law- rence McFinnegan,” by Harry Kennedy, | were well presented. Altogether it was a most enjoyable affair. Ringing Noi In the ears, sometimes a ringing, buzzing sound, or snapping like the report of a pistol, are caused by Catarrh in the head. Loss of smell or bearing also results from Catarrh, which may develop into Bron- ehitis or Consump-ion. Hood's Sarsaparilla cures Catarrh by thoroughly purifying the blood and building up the ertire system. Hood's seria QUES parilla HOOD'S PILLS cure liver ills, sick headache, Jaundice, indigestion. 25c. ‘Try a box. CITY ITEMS. ‘There’s Magic in the Words! “Time Payments and “Bottom” Prices! Furnish your house! If it is now shabby genteel, ‘Transform it to Luxurious gentility! The Accommodator, JOHN RUDDEN, Will help you! 513 Seventh street northwest. _— Have You Seen Our Display? The goods are ready—Special Presents. Corner 7th and E streets n. w. THE GREAT A. AND P. TEA CO, Housekeepers, Attention. Groceries of every description at rock bot- | tom prices. Everything warranted. Pure Rye Whisky (4 yrs. old) 75c. Metzger's Old Established Grocery, ° 417 Seventh street n. w. it Cutlery of all descriptions in cases; Mani- ‘eure and Shaving Sets. WALFORD'S, Pa. ave. ite Pe tel ee ra Coaline saves one-fourth your coal. Be- ware of imitations. All Grocers. Depot, 622 O st. n. w. d13-2t* —>—___ Tree Toys! Toys! Scrap Pictures. Gould’s a7-9t* ete Royal Headache Powders, 10c. Free Trial Samples at all Druggists. oc 2-m,w,f&stf send een 8. Heller, 720 7th st. n.w., is making a @ecialty in Ladies’ and Children’s Hair Cut- ting — Shampooing; also cures Dandruff. se5-t! Brilliant! Breathing! Sparkling! Diamonds!: fFEmblem of 2 richness! Expressive & Impressive. The largest sivck of Diamonds in Washington at prices 25 Per Cent iit Lower —than anywhere else in this city— Diamond Rij and rings at $25 that cost you $! nd $40 elsewhere, Gold “Waltham” Stem-winding nes for $18 that cost you $25 ywhere, Jacobs Bros., LEADING DIAMOND HOUSE. 1229 Pa. Ave LUXURIANT HAIR, Wi:h clean, wholesome scalp, free from irritating and scaly eruptions, is Produced by the CUTICURA SOAP, the most effective skin purifying and beau- tifying soap in the world, as well as Purest and sweetest for toilet and nur sery. It clears the scalp and hair of erasts, scales and dandruff, destroys microscopic insects which feed on the hair, soothes irritated and itching sur faces, stimulates the hair follicles and nourishes the roots. It not only pre- Se.ves, purifies and beautifies the hair, but imparts a brilliancy and freshness to the complexion and softness to the hands unequaled by other skin soaps. Sold everywhere. Price, east oaee AND CHEM. CORP., Boston. SUITABLE | CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. About this time you are prodably puzzled to know what to buy. We beg to call your attention to the following articles, many of which we are sole agents for, and any of which are very appropriate for a Christ- mas gift. STEWART’S CELEBRATED BANJOS. WASHBURN GUITARS, MANDOLINS AND BANJOS. = GLIER VIOLINS. e AUTOHARPS OF ALL KINDS. REUMUTH MUSIC FOLIOS, MUSIC ROLLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. FINE LEATHER CASES FOR BANJOS, GUITARS, MANDOLINS, VICLINS, MUSIC CABINETS. MUSIC BOOKS, WITH AND WITHOUT WORDS. MUSIC BOXES FROM 50 CENTS UPWARD. FLUTES, FIFES, FLAGEOLETS, ACCORDEONS, CORNETS, BATONS, BUGLES, POST HORNS, DRUMS, MOUTH ORGANS, AND ALL KINDS OF MUSICAL MERCHANDISE AT THE LOWEST ROCK BOTTOM PREVAILING PANIC PRICES. Please call and examine our stock whether you purchase or not. Store open this Week until § p.m., next week until 10 p.m. John F. Ellis &Co., 937, Pa. Ave., Near roth St. A FEAST FOR LADIES. W2 HAVE RECEIVED ANOTHER LARGE LOT OF LADIES’ SAMPLE SHOES AND SLIPPERS OF THE CELEBRATED MAKE OF A. F. SMITH. THIS IS THE FINEST LOT OF SAMPLES WE HAVE EVER SHOWN, AND WILL CERTAINLY PLEASE THE LADIES WHO WEAR A 3 OR 3% A, B OR C LAST. AS USUAL, WE SHALL SELL THESE SAMPLES AT LESS THAN COST TO MAN- UFACTURE, WHICH WILL BE A SAVING TO YOU OF FROM $1 TO $2 ON EVERY PAIR PURCHASED. THE WARREN SHOE HOUSE (GEO. W. RICH), $19 F STREET N.W. 47 The People’s Resort for Genuine Bargains. Clearance Sale Of FURS Now In Progress. Willett& Ruoff, 905 Pa.Ave. do J. Jay Gould’s, 421 9th st. Wonders for Children, 421 9th st. 2 14TH ST. N.W. ‘of all holiday guods and toys. The R, cent 20 per largest bousefurnishing goals’ store ‘in ‘ee ton. ai Bargains in Baskets. Mrs. M. J. Hunt, 1309 F St. N. W., Offers her ENTIRE STOCK of FANCY DECORATIVE BASKETS at a GREAT RE- DUCTION for TEN DAYS. Call early to secure choice ones. aut Get the Best. THE CONCORD HARNESS. LUTZ & BRO., 407 Penn. ave., adjoining National Hotel. Horse Blankets and Lap Robes at low prices GENTS’ SUITS SCOURED Pol er FOR $1. 5 wuts, 25e.; repairing done in t best Goods for and delivered. call 148-2. NOTICE. ‘| GALT & BRO., Jewellers & Silversmiths, 1107 Pennsylvania Ave., Have completed their preparations for the holidays and now dis- play a larger and more attractive stock than on any previous occa- sion. Customers have not only a larger and more complete assortment from which to select, but better attention than is possible imme- diately before Christ- mas. Those in search of in= expensive presents will be surprised at how low a price any of athous- and and one unique and desirable articles may be bought. An early selection is all important to those intending to make hol- iday gifts. Store open in the evening. ali-tt Save Your Eyes. —— “EFGctD" Bie crasses mane an ac- CFGOLD ——— — Xmas present-Proper lenses put 1311 F St. N.W. Olive Oil Bea aac as mene im afterward. cAllister & Co., —extracted from “OLIVES” Cae will also find it for di Quart Bottles, $1. “FULL MEASURE.” W. S. Thompson’s Pharmacy, 703 15th St. DEUG STORE, 1211 Pa. AVE Ogram’ Xmas Gifts At Barber & Ross’, with eonuine stax hand.es, pe $1.25 Table Knives cae own’ imager a mee $1.75 2 Balt dozen Plated > HOUSEKEEPING HELP. — Every family needs them, Perfection Meat Cutters; cut a pound a minute = $1.50 Japanned Coal Hods, 16-in..only.. BOC, Galvanized Coal Hods, cimaeeet’’ s 2 “Sunshine” Gas Heaters, ex- cellent for heating bed Bath rooms ‘and sisal ofices se eet $2.25 eeediene Let us send a man up who will make you an estimate of the cost of weather your doors for the Pwish.” Valentine's eeeeee eeecee eeeeee it unless you Felt Strips are the bes! i=4 in and see how that new fuel works. Demonstrations ily. Barber & Ross, Cor. uth & G Sts. N. W. cee eee eee eee ey 4 All Branches of all and in charge of am ex- Dentistry — Filling, = and treating the natural ect 9 °Ass’n, COR. 7TH AND D N.W. BALTIM OFFICE, a No. 1 North Charles st. N street northwest. | PE Te £0} 08 20:20 Per Cent Offio: 3 LAMPS. § to = fof e Lamp ‘et {OE Boe one—“tet it bem a { ’ are mone better. <O8 e , = ‘bere Pe = bonght too many Fine = EQ} camps ‘tor our hetiday tren (O83 =o my e reconcluted ->2 them ‘O83 EV) out at 2 per cout reguinr = EQ) Sehr ‘ £0) per cent Lamp = ¢ =O) mggnn 96.00. wn ah « = © cent 0 ee] EQ) mmol ts ane (O08 => 4) 20 per cent of $12 Lamp (©5 EQ} means”$o.00. \Oz a . ! EQ! er tamp Shader at 39 per cont ‘O38 Pedy tee Ot the Sie IS (O8 Moore & Leding, ‘Oz 1109 Pa. Ave. N.W. ‘O32 Tan wa A Few Facts In Regard to Pianos. Ove Prices Bure Tos 25 rw 50 ER /ENT. eevee . . The 913 Pennsylvania Avenue. aliit ‘Piano Exchange, Penniless You're in a bad way. Keep your cash and buy on JOOVOGOOOK 4 CREDIT. The credit that is JOE Eas cheap as cash—and a great QEE cnt mmo encommetating. Equitable Credit System lays only one restriction— that whatever promise you make you will Beep. Then we're ready to give you all the FURNITURE—CARPETS— DRAPERIES-—STOVES, &c., you want for « room—a fiat— or a mansion. We expect you to pay a little down at the time of purchase—and the balance weekly or monthiy. ‘You're in possession from the Derinning. House & Herrmann, 917-919-921 Axo falaln{nfalnlafafelmfala(ainfolnialalalalaf— Soc COO0000 R. “$6 Pine Calfskin Shoss, =F fe Dbutwns, te be 50 Px. adh 4, ‘G OFF may cause disappoint- "W. N. Dalton & Co., 519 WT. R. M. DOBBINS AND M. STRICKLAND. Ff il e 2 i i i E li iH i Hi i H i | i wae i i i