Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1893, Page 8

. eee THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1893-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecdst Till § p.m. Sunday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair tonight and Sunday; coid wave; south west gales, becoming northwest. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 am.: Gteat Falls, temperature, 39; condition, 36: receiving ~ ervoir, temperature, 89; condi- tion at north. © uection, 36; condition at south connection, % .:stributing reservoir, tempera- ture, 41; condition at influent gate house, 36; eftiuent gate house, 36. Tides Tomorrow. High tide. Low tide. 20am 2:35 pm. | 8:31 am. 9:13 p.m. fe ate B- IMPORTANT TO LIFE INSURANCE SO- LICITORS. ‘The new plans of field organization adopt- od in the southern states by the New York | Life Insurance Company offer opportuni- ties of unprecedented advantage to first- elass solicitors. Life agents of integrity and ability desir- us of securing contracts with the Home Office direct, under favorable conditions as to terms and territory, . will find here a splendid opportunity. Address applications for agencies or write for further informa- tion to Mr. L. A. CERF, yee Inspector of ncies, At the Company’s Home Office, 346, 348 Broadw: ew York. NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO., By GEORGE W. PERKINS, ird Vice President. a HANDSOME HOLIDAY NECKWEAR, 0c. Each Scarf in a pretty box. HENRY FRANC & SON, Cor. 7th & D. — You have, not read all of the “news” in today’s Star until you have read Muddi- man’s ad. on Beautiful Holiday “Gift’ Lamps. See page 4. ——_—_»—____ PROCLAMATION TO THE PUBLIC. Monday at 9 o'clock sharp my fifty cases of Toys will be on sale. My prices have never been better since 1850. You will find a@ large assortment. 8. SAMSTAG, Auctioneer, 702 9th st. n. w. cotati HANDSOME SILK AND CASHMERE MUFFLERS. HENRY FRANC & SON, Cor. 7th & D. yes sacl Rema A very pretty Picture and Frame can be bought for 50 cents at 916 7th st. n. w. ieee same” teen o) Home Made Boston Brown Bread, North- ern Salt Pork and New New York Beans. J. F. PAGE, 1210 F st. n.w. a New Citron 11 1-2c., New Currants, 2 1-8c., Raisins 4c., French Candy, 6 1-4c. Florida Oranges, 12c., Mixed Nuts 9 1. Cranberries Sc., Gran. Sugar 4 1-2c., 4lbs. Ginger Snaps 25c., S. C. Hams 12c., “Old Tim Family Flour $1.90, “Star of the East” patent $4.80, Shriver’s Corn Sc. J. T. D. PYLES, 412 4th st. se. and 18 Teh st. n.e. Practical, Useful and Substantial, HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Carving Sets, Penknives, Tabie Cutlery, Ra- zors, Tool Chests, Skates, Sleighs, Scissors, Saving Banks, Dog Collars, &c., &c. The BEST goods at the LOWEST prices. CHAS. T. CARTER & CO., 8 doors from 6th st. 606 PA. AVE.N. W. serch aase ry DOLLARS AND SENSE. Brain and bullion are the wheels upon which rest and run the business of the world. Some have one and ‘some the other, and only the favored few have both. Not to take the trouble to see and buy our Christmas Novelties is to prove one of three things, which will be stated in our next no- tice. We have for the boys Sleighs, Skates, Penknives, Savings Banks, Tool Chests, and for the old folks a fine assortment of Carv- img Knives and Forks, Nut Picks, Table- Spoons, &c., &c. CHAS. T. CARTER & CO., 606 Pennsylvania ave. + —— Artificial Eyes. Hempler’s, 6 and Pa. ave. FOR CHRISTMAS ‘You still have sufficient Time fo get your Portraits Made at Prince's, Pa. ave. and lith st. * 31 Union square, New York. eee Estimates given on papering houses as low as the lowest. 916 7th st. n.w. For intelligent, economical choice, no stock of Wines and Liquors in town con- tains more grades of each class than that of Chr. Xander, 909 7th street. His patrons are desired to order early for Christmas to insure regularity in delivery before the last days of next weel co a Just the thing! Order a quart of Fussell's Ice Cream for tomorrow's dinner. 1427 New York ave. cw Still leading. All new currants, 3c.; rai- sins, 5c.; citron, 13c.; French’ candy, 7c.; mixed nuts, 10c.; large Florida oranges, 15c. doz.; G sugar, 4 3-4c, P. C. Garden, 633 st. se oe ee ‘Tree Toys! Toys! Scrap Pictures. Gould’s. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Miss Carrie Turner in “Chained Hearts.” New National Theater.—Nat C. Goodwin in “In Mizzoura.” Harris Bijou Theater.—“Finnegan’s Ball.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—“The Rose Hill English Foliy Company. Metzerott Music Hall._Grand harp re- eital by Senorita Esmeralda Cervantes. Builders’ Exchange Hall, 719-721 13th st. ne. ‘Lecture by Mr. Edwin H. Blashfield on “Decorative Art, Old Italian Masters.” Willard Hall.—Fair and Bazaar, in aid of the erection of the new St. Paul’s Church. G. A. R. Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania ave.— Prof. Carpenter's Lectures on Hypnotism and Mesmerism. Lincoln Relics, 516 10th st. n.w. — Open daily except Sunday, 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Tally-ho coach line from 511 13th street @t 0 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Arlington, Cabin John bridge and all points of interest. ——.——__. ‘The Late Mrs. Admiral Porter. On February 13, 1890, Admiral D. D. Por- ter died, and on December i3, instant, his widow, who has never rallied from the effects of her husband's death, followed him. Mrs. Porter was the daughter of Commo- dore Patterson, U. S. N., whose record is well known, and who commanded the naval forces at New Orleans in 1812. Always a devoted wife and mother, dur- img the last decade Mrs. Porter withdrew entirely from society, and lived only for her children, but her death was a great shock to her old friends, and leaves a gap in the ranks, now sadly thinned, of old Washing- tonians. Her children mourn her loss, as do those only who lose a tender and devoted mother, but take comfort in the belief that she has rejoined her husband and received the re- ward promised to the pure in heart. Charlies Lanman. Oll paintings of American scenery by Charles Lanman at Sloan's, 1407 G street, Tuesday and Wednesday. Exhibition Mon- = Nothing better for an Xmas gift.. vt. ee A Splendid Opportunity. The long established livery stable No. 1724 G street, completely equipped and doing ® paying business, will be sold at auction, with all the fine stock of carriages, horses, harness, etc., Monday at 10 a. m.. Mr. J. H. Clark, who has kept the place for so many years, is retiring on account of poor hegith. C. G. Sloan & Co., auctioneers.— Advt. —_——_—_ Christmas Holiday Rates. On account of the Christmas holidays the Richmond and Danville railroad will sell tickets at four cents per mile one way for the round trip to points in Virginia and North Carolina, within 300 miles of Wash- ington. Tickets on sale December 22 to 2 inclusive, and December 30 to January 1 incisive, valid for return until January 3. 1804.—Advt. Huyler’s Candies Christmas. Huyler’s, corner 12th and F streets, an- Bounce a beutiful display of fancy bas- kets, & filled with their de- liclous bon bons, chocolates, &c., make @ain nts. Orders to be sent out of ail and express, to insure proper care in packing, should be left as early as possible.—Advt. —_>-— Tree toys! toys! scrap pictures. Gould’s.— Adve. a Sloan & Co., 1 street, have the finest old Madeira wines in the United States. Nothing like it for the holidays. —Advt. — ‘Tree toys! toys! scrap pictures. Gould’s.— Adve \ BAPTIST SOCIAL UNION. A Pleasant Banquet, With Many Instruct- ive Speeches. Calvary Baptist Church the Scene y Prominent Baptists the Participants—Speeches. The lecture room of Calvary Baptist Church was the scene of an interesting gathering of Baptists last evening, the oc- casion being the second banquet given by the Baptist Social Union of the District of Columbia. This union fs now a little more than a year old, and comprises a portion of the membership of the different Baptist churches in the city. Although such a young organization, much good has been ac- complished in promoting social relations among the churches. The union meets twice every month, and its meetings have ‘been productive in the way of promoting a unity of thought and purpose as well as a concert of effort. The officers of the union are as follows: President, J. J. Darlington, Fifth Church; vice presidents, O. T. Mason, First Church, F. A, Roderick, E Street Church; secretary, D. S. Foster, Calvary Church; treasurer, Jos. B. Bailey, Fifth Church. Directors—S. W. Woodward, Cal- vary Church; F. 5. Deland, E Street Church; R. H. Martin, First Church; J. R. Bradley, Grace Church; D. A. Chambers, Calvary Chureh; F. McLean, Metropolitan Church; W. G. Bateman, Fifth Church. Auditors— G. F. Gulick, Second Church; C. A. Muddi- man, Kendall Chapel Church. At the banquet last night covers were spread for seventy-five persons, but, owing to sickness and other causes, only about sixty persons were seated about the festive board. President Darlington was toast- master for the occasion. - The table was decorated with palms and cut flowers, and several musicians fur- nished music during the evening. The Speeches. ‘The program included a short address by the toastmaster on “Our Denominational Work,” and responses by Hepresentative Jno. C. C. Black of Georgia, Senator J. H. Gallinger of New Hampshire, Rev. G. W. Sanderlin, D. D., of North Carolina, Rep resentative Joseph Sibley of Pennsylva- nia, Representative J. H. Walker of Massa- chusetts and Representative Wm. L. Wilson of West Virginia. es Congressmen Black and Wilson were un- able to attend and Gen. Morgan, ex-com- missioner of Indian affairs, made a response in their stead. The speakers were listened to attentively by those seated about the table, Rev. G. W. Sanderlin causing much laughter because of his illustration of a unity of purpose and thought in telling of how, while in North Carolina, he had acted as a matrimonial agency. During the remarks of Congressman Sib- ley, who told of how he had been reported in the papers as a Methodist exhorter, be- cause he had quoted Scripture in Congress, he said he thought the church had an oppor- tunity to do missionary work such as was never before offered. He referred to the suffering poor and said that many of the Poor persons could be brought into the church, if the people rendered what assist- ance they could and gave the poor ones a Practical lesson in Christianity. The re- marks of Senator Gallinger and Congress- man Walker upon the subjeet of the church work were also interesting. ‘Those Present. Among those who enjoyed the banquet were Rev. 8. H. Greene, Rev. C. A. Stakely, F. S. Deland and wife, Senator Gallinger and wife, Rev. G. W. Sanderlin and wife, Congressman Sibley and wife, Rev. R. R. West, Rev. J. J. Muir, Miss Muir, Senator George, Rev. G. M, P. King and wife, Percy S. Foster and wife, S. W. Woodward and wife, Prof. C. T. Mason, D. A. Chambers, Geo. F. Gulick, Prof. Monroe, Prot. Lodge, Dr. A. J. Huntington, Col. Vinal, Gen. John T. Morgan and wife, C. A. Muddiman and wife, Mrs. 8. B. Hammer, Miss Maud De Grummond and Mr. Hazard. $a Officers Elected. Mount Vernon R. A. Chapter, No. 3, on the llth instant elected the following named officers: Augustus B. Coolidge, E. H. P.; Lurtin R. Ginn, K.; David M. Cridler, S.; William K. Mendenhall, treasurer (re- elected); John H. Pickelf, secretary (re- elected); J. Wilson Townsend, C. H.; Frank J. Foster, P. S. J.; Wallace C. Babcock, R. A.C.; John A.Goodier, M. 3 V.; Frank Barn. ard, M. 2 V.; William C. Upham, M. 1 V.; W. H. H. Gould, sentinel; Jose M. Yznaga, corporator, and trustee (re-elected). ‘The following officers of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter for the District of Columbia were electéd and installed for the ensuing tefin: Horatio N, Smith, grand H. P. (re- elected); John N, Dorster, dep. grand H. P.; James W. Kennedy, grand king; Joseph Williams, grand scribe; Benjamin F. Dailey, grand treasurer; John H. Burrill, grand secretary (thirteenth term); John N. Hunt, grand lecturer; James H. Hill, grand chap- jain Yilliam H. Hutchinson, grand capt. of host; Frank H. Cozzens, grand prin. soj.; James F. Ford, grand mast. third vail; George R. Burrill, grand mast. second vail; John T. Turner, grand mast. first vail; John H. Hawkins, grand tiler (re-elected). The following officers of John F. Cook Lodge, No. 10, F. A. A. M., have been elect- ed and installed for the ensuing term: George R. Watkins, W. M.; John R. Brown, S. W.; Thomas Strogther, J. W.; Brooks Burr, treasurer; Frank H. Cozzens, secre- tary (fourth term); Jesse Martin, S. deacon; Samuel G. Hunter, J. deacon; James W. Jones, S. stewa! Dorsey Seville, J. steward; John C, Conaway, tiler (sixth term). Encampment, No. 23, Union Veteran Legion, at their regular assembly last even- ing elected the following named officers for the ensuing year: Colonel, Fletcher White; Heutenant colonel, Byron W. Bonney; ma- Jor, Walter I. Himes; officer of day, Jacob Persinger; surgeon, John W. Shively, M. D.; chaplain, Rev, Ira Brashears; quarter- master, Stephen C. Brown; trustee (three years), Lemuel Adams. The encampment then marched in a body to headquarters of Encampment No. #¥, where they assisted in_receiving the national commander. Widow's Son Lodge, No. 7, F. A. A. M., at a regular communication elected the following officers for i8)4: Richard H. Jones, W. M.; Benjamin B. Ellis, S. W.; George W. Posey, J. W.; John T. Turner, secretary; Benjamin F. ‘Daily, treasurer: John T.’ Fortune, senior deacon; David Chase, junior deacon; Robert ‘Hollidy, senior M. C.; Josiah Mathews, junior M. C.; Henry W. Hewlett, tiler. At the annual election of officers of Far- ragut Post, No. 10, G. A. R., the following were elected: Commander, James W.0d; S. V. C., Couvis Parker; J. V. C., Jame: S. Smith; quartermaster, S. W. Bunye: sur- geon, Dr. S. A. H. McKt : R. Cook; O. D., Geo. W. Barne: ker, Jas. S. Smith, Chris. Storm, H. N. Howard, E. H. Ripley, W. H. Miner, S. W. Bunyea; alternates, G. W. Barnes, J. H. Pryor, F. A. Belt, C. Parker, A. B. Hurl- but, C. E. Hooks, M. F, Rue, G. Warnke. At the annual election of officers for Grace Epworth League at Grace M. E. Church the following were chosen for the ensuing year: President, Mr. George 8S. Gibson; first vice president, Mr. L. Green; second vice president, Mr. J. H. Simm: third vice president, Miss Jennie Watt: fourth vice president, Mr. S. A. Terry; treasurer, Mr. Hector Groff; secretary, Mr. George E. Terry. Holiday sale of fancy china ornaments and glass, crockery, vases, cups and sau- cers, &c., on second floor of our rooms, 1407 G street, Thursday and Friday of next week. C. G. Sloan & Co., auctioneers.— Advt. vi en I will commence to sell at auction 1,000 sample toys, which twenty-five traveling salesmen had on the road. These samples, are in perfect condition, coming from the largest toy house in the world, Bryer & Co., Sharp street, Baltimore. Sale com- mences this evening at 7 o'clock sharp, and at 10 o'clock Monday morning, continuing all day and evening and daily until all goods are sold. S. Samstag, Auctioneer, 702 9th street northwest.—Advt. _ One of the most attractive holiday dis- plays is that in the big show windows of Wm. Hahn & Co.’s shoe house, 930 and 982 7th ‘street, that has drawn thousands of delighted spectators. The scene represents a child's bed room on the night before Christmas. A httle girl is in bed, sleepy, but trying to keep awake to see old Santa fill her stocking. The little one rises up automatically, opens her eves, and, seeing nothing, goes to sleep again. The good old saint then appears from behind the screen, looks ahout, and, on seeing the child move, again disappears. Some fine electri- cal work was added by D. H. Washburn. and the whole display reflects great credit upon this enterprising firm. AMUSEMENTS. Albaugh’s.—The management of Albaugh's offer for the coming week the distinguished tragedian, Mr. Thomas W. Keene, and a select company in the following repertoire: Monday, “Richelieu Tuesday, ‘Richard Iil;” Wednesda; “‘Othello;” Thursday, “Hamlet;” Friday, “Merchant of Venice;” Saturday matinee, “Richelieu;” Saturday night, “Richari III.” Mr. Keene, always an able, painstaking and studious artist, whose efforts never lack dignity and whose results have been worthy of the considera- tion of the ablest critics, has long been a favorite with our theater-goers, with whom his vigorous and interesting impersona- tions have long been pleasantly received. His company this season is of a higher or- der than upon the occasion of any of his previous appearances here. It includes Frank Hennig, Edwin Arden, Carl Ahrendt, Lawrence Lowell, Robert T. Harris, Thomas R. Eagelson, Miss Henrietta Vaders, Miss Maude Dudiey, Hazel Rogan, Mrs. S. A. Baker and Miss Florence Rockwell, the six- teen-year-old protege of Mr. Keene. New National Theater.—Next week the attraction at the New National Theater will be the Liliputians in a “A Trip to Mars.” Academy of Music.—Mr. James T. Powers will be at the Academy of Music next week in_ his latest success, ‘Walker, London.” Harris’ Bijou Theater.—The engagement of Dr. Carver, the world-famed rifie shot, at Harris’ Bijou Theater the coming week, though exceptionally brief, will be of re- markable interest. Owing to an engagement necessitating a long trip near the latter part of next week, the performance Thurs- day afternoon will close Dr. Carver's en- gagement in this city. His play, “The Scout,” is one of the most stirring melo- dramas depicting lMfe on the far western plains, and introduces genuine Indians, sSquaws and cowboys, who give wonderfully realistic pictures of Indian attacks and the Settler's resistance. A novel feature of the realism is the introduction of seven bronchos, all thoroughly trained by Dr. Carver. The bucking horse, “Pete,” is one of the sensations of the play, as he is the only horse in the world that has ever been trained to buck, it being a natural procliv- ity in all other cases. Dr. Carver’s won- derful shooting has won for him among the Indians the title “The Evil Spipit of the Plains,” as his bullet never fails to reach its mark. q Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Next week Manager Kernan will offer for his attrac- tion the famous Rentz-Santley Novelty and Burlesque Company. The ization this season is composed of forty artists, culled from the principal theaters of Europe and America, among whom are Harry Le Clair, the peerless character artist; Sherman and Morrisey, grotesque tra; comedians; the Orion trio; the Sisters Pas- cal, from the Follies Bergere, Paris; Miss Lottie Elliott; the O’Brien Sisters, from the Empire, London; John Wills and Made- line Marshall. A new edition of the grand spectacular burlesque, “America, or the Discovery of Columbus,” will be presented. New scenery by Delaharpe and gorgeous | costumes by Alias of London will be fea- tures. The company introduce _ several new and original novelties, including the Bowery dance and the Crinoline quadrille. Martyn College Celebration.—The largest audience of the season filled the atheneum of Martyn College last evening, and all went away happy. The exercises were of the most artistic order, aided by beautiful and effective scenery. Several Congress- men were present with their families, and Senator Gorman’s three daughters were in Mrs. Johnson’s party. Building Inspector Entwisle had attempted to either stop the use of the college scenery or limit the num- ber who should be admitted to the hall, but, through the intervention of Mr. E. B. Hay, chairman of the board of trustees of the college, the Commissioners favored the in- stitution on the ground that it was devoted’ to education and not a placé of public amusement. Everything went smoothly,and the large audience enjoyed the best enter- tainment of the year. Harp Recital.—Tonight at Metzerott Hall there will be harp recital by Senorita Es- meralda Cervantes, who justly claims the title of harpist of the courts of Spain, Por- tugal and Greece. She has received the highest encomiums for her work upon that noble, but rarely played instrument, the harp, and those who have heard her speak im the highest terms of the excellence of her playing. She will be assisted tonight by Miss Adele Vernon, a soprano, said to possess a good voice. The concert is under the patronage of the ladies of the cabinet and the diplomatic corps, and others promi- nent in social circles, and promises to be quite @ social event. The program will in- clude numbers that will enable Mile. Cer- vantes to be heard at her best, and she will also accompany Miss Vernon in Schu- bert’s “Ave Maria.” Miss Vernon's selec- tions are such as will appeal to the lovers of good singing. Seats may be obtained at Metzerott's. ne Gov. Bob Taylor's Lecture.—Ex-Gov. “Bob” Taylor, who delighted a large audi- ence here last season, will again appear at Metzerott Music Hall on Monday evening next, with an entirely néw lecture entitled “The Paradise of Fools.” Mr. Taylor has been greeted all over the country with large audiences, and especially in cities where he had previously appeared. The lecture is said to be one on the social events of the season. The sale of tickets already indicates a large attendance. Among the priminent people who have already secured boxes are Vice President Stevenson and family, Secretary Hoke Smith and family, Speaker Crisp and family, Seats are now on sale at Metze- rott's music store. Art Lecture.—The second in the Art Students’ League course of lectures will be delivered in, the hall of the Builders’ Ex- change this evening. “Decorative Art, Old Italian Master: it will be treated and fllustrated by win H. Blashfield, of whose competency to instruct and entertain there can be no doubt. These lectures have excited consid- erable interest, and the attendance tonight will undoubtedly be very large. Tickets may be obtained at the Art Students’ League, 808 17th street, or at the hall to- night. There will be a concert for the benefit of the poor of St. Andrew's parish at Martyn College Hall, 1231 G street, on Monday evening next, when Messrs. Leo Wheat, E. H. Droop, Misses Be:tha Lincoln, Bertha Lucas and others will be heard in an excel- lent program. Rev. H. M. Wharton of Baltimore will lec- ture at the Tabernacle Church on Tuesday evening next upon “Rambles Through Eu- rope,” which will undoubtedly be of much interest. p lrekiness = Shel GETTING IN TRAINING. The Silver Party Arranging for Con- tests All Along the Line. For some days to come the executive com- mittee of the Bimetallic League will con- tinue to hold sessions at the headquarters in the Sun building, for the purpose discussing ways and means of organising to present a solid front to the country in the coming elections in behalf of the white metal. Gen. A. J. Warner, the president of the league, presides over the sessions, which are attended by most of the silver men now in Congress, and some others who hope to get there by means of the radical organiza- tion that they think will result from these conferences. It is expected that in’a few days a document will be prepared for gen- eral publication, consisting of a series of resolutions addressed to the public, outlin- ing the policy of the new party. One of the projects is the nomination of a silver can- didate for Speaker of the House at the next Congress, and should there be a sufficient amount of success and support it may fol- low that a national ticket will be put in the field. ————— A DRY FRIDAY. ly Larger Crowd, but Ne Liquor at Ivy City. As stated in yesterday's Star, there was a slightly increased attendance at the Ivy City track yesterday. The number of book- makers was also Increased, and had not the unsympathetic authorities shut up the un- licensed bars on the grounds, Mr. Enge- man would have had reason to feel greatly encouraged, notwithsfAnding the authorities still insisted upon a furlong journey over the board walk, or, as it has been dubbed, “the midway plaisance,” to the betting tents on the backstretch. It was stated that a local house mover had informed the management that the grand stand and oid betting pavilion could be moved, and it was | given out that they would be moved to the opposite side of the track, on the back stretch, at once. With the exception of the arrest of some touts and similar characters, nothing else was done by the police to in- terfere with the philanthropic efforts of Mr. Engeman to provide employment for the army of invasion from New Jersey now infesting the District. The winners were: Watterson, 4 and 6 to 5; Golden Valley, 6 and 2; Chiswick, 9 to 5 and 3 to 5; Capt. 3rown, 1 to 4+ and out; Eloroy, 7 to 10 and out, and Robin Hood, 2 and 4 to 5. es agg ea George Godfrey and Alec. Gregains signed articles Wednesday at Boston to fight at the Metropole Club, Providence, some time In February at catch-weights, for 65 per cent of the gate receipts. The subject will be |G a p JOHN H. CRANE DEAD. He Expired at -His Home Last Night After a Brief Illness. He Was One of the Best Known Citi- ington—Sketch of His Long and Active Career. sens of Wi John H. Crane is dead. He was stricken with cerebral paralysis at 6 o'clock yester- day morning,remained unconscious through- out the day, and died at 8:20 o'clock last night. All that family tenderness and medi- cal skill could avail was to prolong life for perhaps a few hours. The affliction came as a shock. On Thursday night he attended a public meeting, returned home and retired in apparent health. He seems, though, to have had a premonition of his} death, Under his pillow the widow found a letter bearing date of December 1. In it Mr. Crane said that he felt impressed that bis career on earth was closing, and that Fis spirit would pass from his body before the end of the month. He requested that his face be not exposed to public view while rit rested in the casket, but that his crayon, which has steod in the parlor of his home for many years, should be placed at his | AZ head, and draped, not in black, but in the bright silken scarf which he had brought from Paris. He also stated there were mahy things on which he wanted to put himself on record. The missive was full of loving counsel to his wife and daughters. Mr. Crane was a man who compelled the re- spect and attention of the people. He was free and ‘frank in speech, anid was a man of positive temperament, making’ ardent friends and bitter enemies. His Long and Active Career. He was born at Franklin, N. H., in 1826. He was the son of Robert T. Crane, one of the pioneer papermakers of that New Eng- land state, and who for a long time was part proprietor in the Winnipisseogee Paper Company. Mr. Crane lived not far from Webster's old home at Marshfield. At an early age he removed to Worcester, Mass., and there lived for several years. At the close of his residence there he traveled ex- tensivelye He was a self-educated man. He removed to Washington thirty-three years ago, and at once became prominent in the councils of the city. He was commissioner of the fourth ward during the mayoralty of Mr. Bowen, and unde: the regime of Mayor Emery he was water register. He was an active figure in the Water-Takers’ Protec- tive Association, and at his private expense visited many of the great cities of the coun- try for the purpose of investigating their water systems, Upon his return to Wash- ington he put into practice all the advanced ideas which he had noted, and wrought other reforms in the local water system. In 1889 a petition, signed by over 1,000 Wash- ingtonians, and many of them of great prominence, was presented to Mr. Harrison, asking that Mr. Crane be made one of the board of District Commissioners. He was a voluminous writer on local topics, and he had a fund of keen satire and forcible way of putting facts that made his presentation of views effective. His death is a loss. The Funeral Tomorrow. The funeral will take place f:om his late home, No. 516 2d street northwest, tomor- tow at 2 o'clock p. m. The service will be conducted at the home by Rev. Dr. Kent of the People’s ‘Church. This was at the re- quest of the dead man. Interment will be at Rock Creek Cemetery. —_—_———_~ For the Santa Claus Club. Heretofore acknowledged. Little Marie...... e, contents savings bapk ......,.. Virginia and Edith.. Cc U. L. se BLUE EYES AND BULLETS. Men With Orbs of That Shade Are the Best Marksmen. From the Denver Republican. The annual report of Lieut. C. L, Col- lins, inspector ef small arms practice of the Department of the Colorado, shows some interesting facts. Nationally, the result of one year’s competition shows the following result, with a possible score of 100: Nor. way, 98.18; Austria, 91; Switzerland, 88. Ireland, 87.41; France, 8{; Denmark, 33.¥) Scotland, 80; Germany, 76.80; Canada, 76.30; Belgium, 74; United States, 72.78; England, 68.79; Mexico, 65; East Indies, 65; Sweden, 60. West Indies, 58; Russia, 57.78; Italy, | 55; Holland, 45; Wales, 35; Australia, 10. | There were but one Australian ard two | Welchmen in the competiticn. | Of the 2,200 officers and enlisted men | classified as practicing in “the department, | 65.77 per cent were born in the United | States; of these 82.73 per cent are white jand 17.27 colored. Compared as to their merit at the target the whites scored 80.42 |and the colored men {W.58. | In his table showing the merits of the troops and their height, men six feet tall | and over rank 83.06 per cent, and 5.5 men | 69.56. It is almost a steady plane down | hill from six feet to five feet five inches. Men with light blue eyes rank highest, | followed in their order by dark blue, slate | blue, light brown, dark brown and black. In the colored troops light blue eyes again stand at the top, but followed in this in- stance by slate blue, light brown, brown, black and dark blue. . There is but one troop of Indians in Gen. | McCook’s command, being L of the second | cavalry. This troop not only stands at the head of its regiment for revolver firing, but is at the head of the entire department. This, however, is for troop work. Whites beat them individually. It Seems Like a Miracle After a sickness of two years, when my case was considered hopeless, that after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla last full, I was able at New Year to engage with the city of Fitchburg to compile the record of births in the city for the preceding year. I accomplished the work with comparative ease, being out in the unusually severe weather of’ the winter, working each day. Several members of my family have also taken "S SARSAPARILLA | with marked benefit. It is as staple as flour in | our house, and its presence ulmost indispensable. | It ts certainly a sterling and invaluable remedy.” ERASMUS A. NORRIS, Journalist, No. 7 Lincoln street, Fitchburg, Mass. Get only Hood's. ‘HOOD'S PILLS cure Constipation by restoring ic action of the alimentary canal. ' Art Needlework And Christmas giving are almost insepara- ble. Nothing is more highly appreciated by ‘& woman of taste than a pretty Centerpiece, & Doylie, other artistically worked piece. Prices range from $1.25 to $25. Table Cover, Bureau Scarf or A $50,000 PRIZE FOR INVENTORS. Offered for a System of Street Car Propul te Replace Cable and Trolley. The Metropolitan Traction Company sent @ letter to the New York board of railroad commissioners in November last, according to the New York Sun, offering a prize of .0) for the invention of a system of treet railroad propulsion superior to the cable and the trolley. In this letter the offi- cers of the company say: . On streets where the lines are straight }@nd the business is heavy the cable system is the most economical yet invented. For general use in a city, winding about through the streets following the routes of travel which the public wish to pursue, it is im- practicable. You require straight routes for cable roads. We have in addition to the Hnes upon which the cable will be laid over eighty miles of street railroads now operat- ed with horses all below the Central Park. It is to these lines in particular that we now desire to direct your attention. Up to the present time the only whose practicability has been dem is the ovehead trolley. We are well aware, however, that its application in the streets of New York would not meet with the ap- proval of the community. What we most desire now is to hasten the development and perfection of a better system. We there- fore submit the following proposition: First—We will set aside the sum of $50,- 000 to be awarded as a prize to any person who shall, before March 1, 1894, submit to your honorable board an actual working system of motive power for street railway cars demonstrated to be superior or equal to the overhead trolley. Second—The qualities necessary to meet this requirement shall be left to your decti- sion: but with the present state of the art, a system to win the award must necessarily approximate the trolley as a standard of economy in operation, but should be without the features objectionable to the public that are in it. < Third—We shall exact no rights in the in- vention in return for the $50,000, and shall have nothing whatever to do with the mak- ing of the award further than to pay any expenses which your honorable board may deem it n or wise to incur, either in the employment of experts, the giving of ae Bd ned conduct of experiments— order t no effort be to achieve the desired result. ried SeaCy In answer to this proposition, Mr. 8. H. Beardsley, in behalf of the railroad commis- sioners, sent a letter to Prosident John D. Crimmins, undertaking to co-operate with the company, with certain limitations. Mr. John D. Crimmins said last night that the offer of the company was made for the best interests both of the company and of the city. He was sure the overhead trolley Would never be introduced into New York. The general idea was to encourage the in- vention of some sort of underground trolley system which would be free from the dis- advantage of lability to kill horses in the streets above it. Sg Se ———oo———aaa———— SORES ALL OVER BABY, fWO MONTHS OLD. ECZEMA IN ITS WORST FORM. NOTHING DID ANY GOOD, CURED BY CUTICURA. ‘My baby had Eczema very bad when he was two Weeks old. Nothing did him any good until I used your CUTICURA REMEDIES. Two sets entirely cured him, although I used it for séme time after. He was covered with sores all over his head, face and back. Now he is two years old and the healthi- est boy you ever saw. I used the CUTICURA REM- EDIES exactly according to directions, I recommend CUTICURA RE3EDIES to every one afflicted with Eczema. They have ino equal. Mrs. MARY DISCHINGER, 730 Mulberry street, Baltimore, Md. BABY GERTRUDE CURED. We had occasion to use your CUTICURA REME- DIES on our baby Gertrude for a skin disease, and we have fully cured her. We can safely’ say that they completely cured her, and thank you for your good remedies. We say to all suffering from such diseases to commence using them immediately. N. B. & K. M. GENTRY, Richmond, Ky, CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS. ‘The new Blood and Skin Purifier, and greatest of Humor Remedies, cleanses the blood of elk tm- purities and poisonous elements, and thas removes the cause, while CUTICURA, the great skin cure, and CUTICURA SOAP, an exquisite skin beautifier, clear the skin and scalp and restore the bair. Thus the CUTICOURA REMEDIES cure every species of itching, burning, scaly, pimply and blotchy skin, scalp and blood diseases, from pimples to scrofula; from infancy to age, when the best physicians fail. Sold throughout the world. Price, CUTICURA, 50c.; SOAP, 25c.; RESOLVENT, $1. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Proprietors, Bos- ton. 7 “How to Cure Skin Diseases,”” mailed free. BABY'S SKIN AND SCALP PURIFIED AND beautified by CUTICURA SOAP. Absolutely pare. “How MY SIDE ACHES! Aching Sides and Back, Hip, Kidney and Uterine Pains and Weaknesses RELIEVED IN ONE MIN- UTE by the CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN PLASTER. Special Exhibition At Veerhoff’s Of The Berlin Photo Co. HIS SUPERB * ng oF high-grade art attract! attention from the aesthetic-loving people of the national cepital and is growing in public favor as Christimas-tide Approaches. We are also making a special display of pictures of all grades—Paintings, Water Colors, vings. Et &e., suitable for XMAS NTS. (7 Frames 1d furniture to order, Veerhoff’s Galleries, 217 F St. N. W. Branches: 1221 Pa. ave. and 916 7th st. nw. di5-tf Uptown Holiday Bargains. 85c, STRIPED HENRIETTAS (4 colors), 25c. $1.50 SILK WARP HENRIETTA, now Sc, GRAY CAMELETTE and PLAID TA, 37%. Sic ALi-WOOL, 40-In. PLAID, now 38c. Soe. SERGES, CASHMERES and "a3, now 45e, 5c, French SACKING and WRAPPER FLAN- NEL, Sige. giz CLOAKINGS, Gray and Brown effect, now $1.19. 10-4 STANDARD SHEETINGS as low as 7c. LONSDALE IBRIC, 10%c. DRESSMAKER CAMBRIC, 4%c. yr. Warner's, Ball's and R. & G. CORSETS, $1.25 MONARCH LAUND! SHIRT, 97¢. SHAWKNIT HOSIERY, 3 A $83 RISSEL SWEEPER (best mak Dr. WARNER'S SANITARY Na’ GENTS’ UNDERWEAR reduced to $1. PER CENT DISCOUNT on ROUDAY Goons, TABLE DAMASK, TOWELS, } ‘COM. FORTS, BLANKETS and VEL and at_ | BRODHEAD & CO.'S (25 wnt. 415-3t_Double stores, 1819 and 1821 14th st. aw. Holiday Presents. HANDSOME AND INEXPENSIVE GIFTS ANDIRONS, FENDERS, Large consignment of the celebrated of SALOPIAN POTTERY. John Howlings, 1m 612 12TH ST. N.W. Golden ‘‘Time” Only $18.50. Xmas Shoppers TakeNotice MHHHH ARE OUT HHEHH presents AREA HHHAB sell HHHHH KARAT SOLID GOLD HUNTING CASE HHHHH WATCIIES, in either Elgin or Waltham HHHHH movement, for the-never-heard-of-before HHHHH price of $18.50—regular price, HHHHH elsewhere for more. HHHHH CF Open evenings till 8; Saturdays HHBHH til! 10 p.m. M. Hoffa, 717 Market Space. NEW CALCULATOR. ‘This calculator is of immense advantage in courting, adding and eubtracting, doing so with lightning rapidity that is astonishing. Jt recom- mends itself to ‘all clerks in stores, offices and departments, and is placed before the public at the low rate of ten (§10) dollars. It can be seen at 70 10th st. mw., Washing- fon, D.C., where lessons are given free of charge y Paystcar Cunrone Corser Co., 1107 G st. (AM. C. Whelan, late of F st., mgr.) dl5 PAUL ISTOMIN, d12-e03t* Who bas applied for a’ patent, W. B. MOSES & SONS, Furniture, Carpets, Upholstery, &.. 1TH AND F STs X. W, Have You Decided Yet what you're going to give? Do you appreciate the fact that a mammoth establishment like ours is crowded full of suggestions? Do you desire the most modern, most stylish, most serviceable 4 creations at the lowest price? Then We're eminently capable of attending your wants satisfactorily. Ladies’ Desks. $60 White Maple Desk, with beautiful brass trim- mings $40 $90 Large Mahogany In- — sag Pwd fine, 3 ter {aid white maby. S70 $35 Solid Mahogany Desks for....$26.50 Lous Martin Desk for......$25.00 A Rare Dresser. den China drawer $2.50, carer met, $1 83 Parlor Cabinets. $1.50 Solid Mahogany Cabinet for.$85.00 $100 Louis XVI Solid Ma- i i Onyx Tables “ind Men’s Lockets, 34 up. Men's 14-karat Filled Watch Chains, $2.50 Chains, $1.75 up. Ladies’ 14-karat “American Watches, $23, Gold, Solid Gold, Pa Watches, $30. i i itchers, $6. er Dishes, $3. Pickle Dishes, $2.50. Cake Baskets, $8. Silver Lamps, $5.50 up. All of the above are in 36.75. Mi size, $8.50 vo len's to $10.50, lid Silver Link Padlock #7 and up. Solid Silver Thimbies, time Sepab ng tis ack Saad eae order on chert motion.” ate Prunes and Balt at tow erie ell ee it*Metzger’s Fine Grocery, 417 7th st.n.w. Dressed Up in War Paint! And on the war path! JOHN RUDDEN is! He is The Accommodator, And he is Determined no one shall wear his Laurel Wreath! “Time” Payments and “Bottom” Prices He inaugurated! He still maintains them{ And to accommodate his patrons He will keep open till 9 o'clocs Every night next week! ‘These will be Specials: Parlor and Fancy Lampe Combination Desks, Satin Wood Secretaries, Brass and Onyx Tables. 2 For Christmas Presentst i. If you fail to Embrace this opportunity—for they must ge You will regret it When you discoves That such goods cannot be duplicated Anywhere At the prices asked at 513 Seventh street northwest —_-+—__ California Brandy; very fine; $1 gt.; 50c. 1t*Metzger’s Fine Grocery, 417 wane has located at No. 720 1th st.n.w. it* Pure Old Rye Whisky (4 years old), T5c. 1t*Metzger's Fine Grocery, 417 7th Anema Pocket and Table Cutlery, Stiver- Ware, at Walford’s, 477 Pa. ave. n.w. is Prices. ‘Ten-doliar beds, $7.95; ten-dollar hair matyess, 5 all Everything same way. We give more for the money than ever before. We only ask that you come and see. GRASTY And Lovely Lamps | smu ni'Fustos mes Are the first creations to meet your eye when you enter our store. This dis-. play is superb. Tables and Lamps there of every kind. Prices you'll be pleasgd’ to pay. S ¥MOSES32 SONS Largest Exclusively Retail Furniture, Carpet, Up bolstery, Drapery and Wall Paper House in America. » lm Aw F Sr N. W. OSXSXSXEXEXSXEX EXSAIO + Let It & Be Shoes? Oo If you want to give a substantial, 07> le ts let tt be shor You can buy an order on us for a pair | the thereof to ted |O> upon presentation of order. For in- a be °, PaSPKS b+ 8 bs Sh<Sodb<Eb<3b<5 Y]| ate ease ptlen ioe om of Slippers. § * Hoover & Snyder, 00} “NO BRANCH 8TO! ‘od pA p. 1217 Pa. Ave. »¢ O&XEX8X2X8X 8X SXoXsK3O ‘mt Pairs $8.50 Corsets Now $2.98. We will close out these —— pairs of superfine “C. P.”* —- Ffand-made Bias Corsets. — Bm, At $2.98 Pr. M. C. Wheian’s" Corset Emporium, 1003 F st. ra. i i Cf i RA oe For Coughs and Throat Disorders use Brown's Bronchial Troches. “Have never changed my mind respecting them except 1, thi better of that which I began by thine well of."—Rev. Henry Ward Beech- . Sold only boxes. Sik HandXerchtets and Muflere-a handsome holiday*remembrance. 415-3t HENRY FRANC & SON, Cor. 7th@D 6 se oa -A Handsome Christmas Souvenir! According to our annual custom, we will give, in addition to souvenir bargains in Men's, Ladies’ and Children’s Shoes and Slippers, ea handsome fancy box of fine candies, which will be presented to each purchaser. a15-2t Pl Per Kuch Phillips’ Digestible Cocon. ‘The only cocoa with rich chocolate flavor. 6 $3 for half cord choice Pine Wood, sawed in blocks, or sawed and split for kindling, delivered in any part the city. W. EB. Ww, 912 Virginia ave. 5. @ deP-ct® pets «cowed Handsome Holiday Neckwear, 50c. Each Scarf in a pretty box. 415-3t HENRY FRANC & SON, Cor. 7th &@D Royal Headache Powders, Ie. with plating, silver or oe. 6: cole Very bent fall set tet, $7. GRosHON'S DENTAL 2608 14th ow. Open all hours, thetic used for n2B-1 . 8. DENTAL ASSOCIATION, THE DEADING @ental organization of Ame: Scientific DhN- TISTRY at moderate prices by experts only. 40) TIM ST. See card in anciber column. ow PE DENTAL INFIRMARY.—TRETH PULLED FREE Teach coeth, Weeeeted Alert chbape an. cept cost of material, at 1225 MH et. n.w.. dem tal | department the Colunsian University, from 1 to 5 p.m ally, exeept Sanday. traction free. TF open from October 3 te June 30. we23-tr What Shall the Gift Be? an appro; come present. are prepared to show ‘one of the most select assortments of Card cs, Pocket Books, etc., in this city at Prices modest enough to meet the de of the average pu LUTZ & Bid, 497 Pa. Ave. 1 as aes of Domestic ¢ idling under cover. By ‘hone 46. n25-Im°_ ; George L. Sheriff, ESTABLISHED 1551, DEALER SUPERIOR QUALITIES OF COAL AND WooD. Prompt delivery and lowest prices. Telephone 1714, Po. ave ow