Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1893, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1893-TWENTY PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till § p.m. Sunday. For the Distrit of Columbia, Maryland and fair; slightly warmer Sandsy morn- probably fair Condition of the Water. Ke ‘Temperature snd condition of water a s.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 37; condition, 90; recei reservoir, temperature, 38: condi- tion at connection, 36; conten <6 sou connection, 15; distributing reservoir, rt ture, 37; condition at influent gate house, 36; effinent gate house, 36. Tides Tomorrow. tide. Low tide. aaeune ee pm | 2:50 a.m. 8:02 p. m. hght at night. Write to make an engage- ment. Address W. A. LOWELL, 1218 Ver- mont avenue. Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7 and D. ap eceaieee Estimat given on papering houses as tow as the lowest. 916 7th st. nw. a Hempler, Optician, removed to 6th and ave. Reisinger is atill at it, 255 G st. n. w., and Pound makes the best and Fruit Cakes, Candies, Ice Cream, all of the best quality, for the Try our Springeriers. Scarf in tty box. ‘Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7 and D. Collections it and sold; ee tnone. reaches F. Wendt 1111 Pa. ave. J. F. PAGE, 1210 F st. nw. ——__ + —— Saxony Wool Knit Jackets. Our $1.48 eet Wi give 8 worth of wear and ‘warmth—a sible presen: Henry Frane & Son, cor. 7 and D. “Walker, Kernan’s Theater.—“The Rentz- Santley Novelty and Burlesque company.” Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter’s lectures em hypnotism Lincoln Relics, 516 10th st. n.w.—Open Gaily except » 9 to 12 am. and 1 to 4@p.m Monday Friday, 8 to 10 p.m eee ae EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach snd river landings at 7 a.m. Tally-ho coach line from 511 13th street at 10 am. and 2 Arlington, Cabin Martin Malishe, Joseph Smith, Charles Smith and John Fisher have, by R. M. Dor- , filed a libel against the schooner Wade Hampton for two months’ wages due each of them. social department, gave a pleasing “Christ- mas program. There were Christmas hymns sung by the audience, appropriate readings “The song Miss Ida O'Neal, a recitation by Mr. Mark and tableau representations of watching their flocks by night,” “The Adoration of the Shepherds” and “The The costumes were effective, and -child’s history well discussion. In November a American discov it of a woman’s exchange at the headquarters, for the sale of articles that any woman may take there for disposi- tion. Pores oe efforts to relieve the the of this worthy organization ve contributed $25 to the Christmas din- mer fund of the G. A. R. Open house will be kept on New Year day. ——.—__ A Level-Headed Father. “I wanted to take a literary or scientific @ourse this winter,” said a young man while registering his name in Spencerian Business College, “but my father says I bave been constantly in school for twelve years and can’t write his business letters, Bor punctuate, mor keep his accounts, nor do anything that is of use to him. Now, he says if I will take the course in this college and earn {ts diploma he will then provide for me all the higher education I can take; therefore I come.” —Advt. —_>—__. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the @lerk of the court to the following: Wm. Knox and Nancy J. Brown; W. H. Thomp- son of New York city and Martha J. simp- son of Mobile, Ala.; Alfred Bailey and Mat- tie John, both of Brooklyn, N. ¥.; Thomas Wallace McGregor and Lizzie Anna Morse: Charlies T. White and Eliza Ann Posey: Charlies F. Lawson, jr, and Fannie Banks: George B. Barrick and Maggie Fontain2, both of Martinsville, Va; F. M. Latham and Sarah M. Haughney. —_——>__. Change in Schedule Rich: a Danville Railroa Florida short line open for business. The Richmond and Danville railroad, in fonnection with the Florida Central and Peninsular railway, will inaugurate new short line to Florida tomorrow, with double daily vestibuled limited train, with Pullman sleepers and dining cars, leaving Wash- ington 11:01 a.m. and 10:43 p.m., and ar- Tiving at Jacksonville next day at 9:3) a.m. and 9 p.m., respectively. There will be no change in arrival or de- Parture of trains at Washington, except that the Strasburg train will leave Wash- ington at 4:45 p.m. daily, except Sunda: instead of S a.m., as at present. The Stras- burg train, however, will leave Washington tomorrow, Sunday, at 8 am., and run through to Strasburg doing local business.— Advt. — Open evenings, tree toys. Gould.—Advt. | hurled at him, and asked the question as to | it was competent for the state “out of te FOREFATHERS’ DAY The Memory of Puritan Ancestors Fondly Recalled. DINNER OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CLUB | Judge Harlan’s Outspoken In- dorserment of the Public Schools. MR. STEVENSON SPEAKS A cordial mingling of friends, a pleasant commemoration of a most important event in our country’s history, a feast of good things for body and mind, were the re- sults achieved by the Washington Congre- gational Club at its annual celebration of Forefathers’ day at the Cochran last night. The members of the club and their guests gathered in the spacious parlors between 7 and 8 o'clock, and at about the latter hour dinner was announced, and the company repaired to the banquet hall. The blessing having been asked by the Rev. Mr. Small of the Mount Pleasant Con- gregational Church, the discussion of the Tepast was entered upon. At its conclu- sion the president of the club, Mr. Justice Brewer, rose and made some introductory remarks to the gathering. He said that the position he occupied was rather a unique one, inasmuch as he formed, as it were, a connecting link between the dinner and the speeches. The speaker referred very hu- morously to the length of the speeches which his two distinguished friends present in their official capacity were accustomed ta listen to, and also to the lengthy sermons which “sundry reverend gentlemen” had whether he should not take this opportu- nity to “feed fat the ancient grudge he bore them.” Continuing, he alluded to the cause of the gathering of the evening, and ed that a noticeable feature was that the example of the Pilgrim fathers had been observed, in that ladies, as well as gentlemen, had gathered to celebrate the great event. The speaker likened the men and women of New England to the moss-covered rocks which abound in its territory; the men were as rough and rugged as her granite rocks, but the women were as lovely and beautiful as her mosses. “We have heard,” con- tinued he, “a great deal concerning the rocks, but not enough about the mosses.” yj; ‘The speaker referred to the rapidity of pro- gress which we in our day flatter ourselves that we are making, and called attention to the necessity of taking care not only that we should net mar the beauty of the inheritance which comes to us from our forefathers, but also to take care that we add something to the richness of the life bequeathed to us. “The life of the Pil- grims,” said the speaker, “was one lived in the fear of God. Shall we not,” continued he, “add to it a life lived in the love of man? So shall it be that the dream of the poet shall become fulfilled— “Some day love shall claim his own, Some day right ascend the throne, Some day brotherhood be known, Some day, some sweet day.’” Dr. J. W. Bischoff and the First Congre- gational Church Quartet then rendered in a most pleasing manner “The Song of the Triton.” ‘The Vice President's Speech. In introducing Vice President Stevenson the presiding officer referred to him as one of those men about whom it might be said that “the man honors the office.” Mr. Stev- enson responded to the toast, “The sons of the Pilgrims in the nation.” He referred in the outset to the large amount of ground which his subject might be made to cover. In this connection he told a story of a “‘col- ored brother” who applied to his bishop tor license to exhort. He was told, after exam- ination, that he might have license to preach. He replied that he did not want license to preach, but only to “exhort’— “ease, if I has license to preach, | got to take a text, but if I jist has license to ex- hort 1 can branch.” The speaker further remarked that if he were not a descendant of the Scotch Irish he should love to be a Yankee. Referring to the work of the Pil- grims, the speaker said that our eyes now behold the results of their patient toll and suffering, and quoted from Macauley the famous line that “No man ever cneered at the Puritans who had met them in hetis of debate or crossed swords with them in bat- tle. “The men,” said he, “who a century and a half after the landing of the Pilgrims--at Concord and Lexington—‘fired the shot that was heard around the world’ were of the lineage and faith of those In whose honor ‘e assembled this evening.” is something,” continued the speaker, “to be of the lineage and of the faith of those heroic men and women. Far distant be the day that we forget their humble vir- tues and their sublime faith. Lying in the future pathway of our republic may be perils as great as any that have in the past menaced our free institutions. Should we not,” he said in conclusion, “abide in the belief that whatever dangers the future may disclose—inspired by the memories of the past, nerved by the faith that no time or circumstances can abate—the men with whom Plymouth Rock is the shibboleth, will stand the bulwark of all that we hold most dear in our government, its mstitu- tions and its laws?” Miss Florence McNelly rendered the con- tralto sole, “New Engiand, New England, in a manner worthy of her theme. Judge Harian on Public Schools. The presiding officer, in introducing his brother judge, Mr. Justice Harlan, told sev- eral stories at his colleague’s expense. The speaker, however, before he proceeded with the discussion of his subject took occasion to tell some anecdotes, which Judge Brewer had to pay for. “The public school the gift of the pilgrims to the nation” was the toast to which Judge Harlan responded. ‘The justice referred to the early establishment in New England of public schools, main- tained at the public expense. The system, be said, was based upon the principle that common stock” to make provision for the education of her children to tie end that they may be qualified to discharge the duties appertaining to citizenship. That system and ‘that principle had their origin, so far as this country is concerned, in the minds and hearts of the carly pilgrims. The sys- tem had spread all over the land and was now a force in American civilization which could not well be overestimated. Alluding to the efforts made in some quarters to con- nect the public scnools with religious de- nominations the justice said: ‘Government has nothing to do with the religion of the people. It cannot directly or inuirectly aid in propagating the terets of any ecclesiasti- cal organization.” The religious training of children is not @ matter with which government can con- cern itself. Safety for the American system of popular education can be secured only by absolute non-interference by the church with the public schools and by absolute non- interference by government with church schools. The peopie should see to it that not one dollar raised by taxation is applied in any way to the support of schovls main- tained or controlled by a church. They should not tolerate any intermeddling, di- rectly or indirectly, by the churches with the public schools. They should stand firm- ly by the principle that it is the right of government to provide for the education of all the children of the people, leaving the religicus training of children where it be- longs—to parents and ccmmon schools of America are nurseries of patriotism. They are little republics, in which all are equal before the law. It be- hooves all who love this country to protect the schools against attack, from whatever quarter it comes. Enmity of the American system of popular education is enmity of our free institutions. Senator Hawley Speaks. A charming rendition of “The Mariners” by Miss Boyd, Mr. Miller and Mr. Youngs was listened to by the company and then the presiding officer introduced Senator J. R. Hawley of Connecticut, who he charac- terized as “a man with all the sterling qualities of a New Englander, but with the vivacity of one born in a summer clime.” The Senator spoke in response to the toast, “The Puritans believed in something.” He expressed himself as being a great admirer of Puritan character. There were Puritans before the time of Cromwell. These men be- lived in something and were willing to die for it, but while they reverenced the Scrip- tures they were men of humor and who lov- ed to joke at the proper time. The speaker went on to say that there were some things that the Puritans were not. Whenever you see an anarchist you may be sure he has not one drop of Puritan blood in him; to churches. The whenever you see a hopeless pessimist he not a Puritan; neither is a Puritan a doubter about the future of the human race or the destiny of free institutions. He was not @ man who sought to free himself of the responsibilities of life, but one who was willing to bear an equal part in the government of our common country and the protection of our common interests. Gen. J. C. Black of Illinois was then in- troduced by the president as “a son-in-law’ of the Pilgrims. The general paid a glow- ing tribute to New England and the achievements of its sons and daughters. He sajd that all his experiences in New Eng- land had been since he had arrived at manhood. The funearel ideas which he had formed from some descriptions of the “stern and rock-bound coast” were speedily dispelled when, after crossing the Hudson, his eyes feasted upon the glories of sun- shine, valleys and hills, such as he had never seen elsewhere. He found every re- gion thick with beautiful homes, churches and schools. He saw the natural advan- tages converted to the use of the thrifty owners and everywhere were the eloquent monuments which enterprise and industry z had reared. “Here,” concluded he, “were to be found the types of all that is great in_ civilization. A bass solo, “The Skippers of St. Ives,” by Mr. Elphonzo Youngs, jr., concluded the program, and after the benediction by the Rev. Dr. Newman, a most successful and enjoyable event was brought to a close. The quartet which sang so effectively dur- ing the evening was composed of Miss Cora Boyd, soprano; Miss Florence McNelly, con- tralto; Mr. D. G. Miller, tenor, and Mr. El- phonzo Youngs, jr., bass. J. W. Bischoff acted as accompanist. About the Tables. The members of the club and guests pres- ent were as follows: Justice and Mrs. Brew- er, Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson, Sen- ator and Mrs. Hawley, Justice and Mra Harlan, Gen. and Mrs. Black, Judge and Mrs. Veazey, Benj. P. Davis, Mrs. R. G. D. Havens, G. A. L. Merrifield, Miss Merrifield, Rev. Mr. Eggleston, Mr. J. F. Johnson, Rév. Harry Johnson, Rev. B. N. Seymour, W. H. Hart, Prof. and Mrs. A. N. Skinner, Col. Weston Flint, Gen. Balloch, Rev. Mr. Brown, Rev. and Mrs. G. J. Jones, Geo. C. Maynard, Rev. and Mrs. Isaac Clark, Judge Crowell, Mr. T. F. Greene, Miss Greene, Mr. Chas. B. Bayly, Mr. Tyler, Mrs. Hunting- ton, Mr. Billings, Miss Faith Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Reed, Mr. Mark Hopkins, Miss L. F. Hopkins, J. A. Macauley, Mrs. and Miss Robinson, E. D, Harrington, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Bradford, Rev. and Mrs, E. A. Johnson, Miss Fulton, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Fulton, Rankin Johnson, Loving Johnson, Leanor Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. J. Tabor Johnson, Professor Cummings, Mrs. Cum- ings, Miss Cummings, Professor J. L. Ewell, Mrs. J. L. Ewell,Dr. and Mrs.S. M. Newman, Mrs. Stone, Miss Flora Johnson, Mr. Paul B. Johnson, Miss Whitcomb, Miss Bowen, Mr. Fraser, Mrs. Fraser, Professor J. W. Chickering, Miss Chickering, Mr. John B. Sleman, jr.; Mr. Barber, Mr. F. C. Squires, Mrs. F. C. Squires, Rev. C. H. Small, Mr. Topham, Mr. H. M. Kingsley, Mrs. H. M. Kingsley, Mrs. Buck, Miss Buck, Mi: lann, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Duncklee, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wood, Mrs. E. Young, Ikev. and Mrs. M. Ross Fishburn, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Tweedale. The Congregational Club was organized in the fall of 1892. Its object is to create a more perfect acquaintance between mem- bers of the Congregational churches of the city and to promote the interests of Congre- gationalism. The officers are as follows: President, Mr. Justice Brewer; vice presidents, Rev. S. M. Newman, D.D., Pres. J. E. Rankin, D.D., Gen. Ellis Spear; secretary, G. A. L.. Mer- rifield; treasurer, Alfred Wood; executive committee, the above-named officers and Rev. S. N. Brown, B. P, Entrikin, Howard Blanchard. Outlook committee: Rev. B. N. Seymour, Professor J. W. Chickering, B. P. Davis, L. H. Latham, Rev. J. K. Mason, D.D. Nominating committee: Professor J. L. Ewell, Maj. F. L. Campbell, Rev. E. T. Root, Rev. E. A. Johnson, C. W. Chappel. Reception committee: Rev. M. R. Fis! burn, J. W. Somerville, E. C. Jones, A. P. Eastman, C. E. Houghton, Professor Isaac Clark, E. D. Farnham. Committee of arrangements: Mr. Justice Brewer, chairman; G. A. L. Merrifield, Al- fred Wood, B. P. Davis, J. B. Johnson, Rev. M. Ross Fishburn. CSUNEEE THE PRACTICAL WORK Done by the Central Union Mission in Giving Help. ‘The charitable work done by the Central Union Mission in their butiding, formerly the old city post office building, on Louisi- ana avenue, commends itself to all charit- able persons, and some of the contributors interested in the work have recently visit- ed the place. Now they are sounding praises of the work and are asking others for contributions. Mr. ¥. W. Pratt has charge of the industrial department of the work, as well as the dining room and kitchen, while Mr. W. C. McMichael is in cnarge of the branch where donations are received and distributed. The latter is lo- cated on the second floor of the building, Where he not only receives contributions, but where he also recéives those in distress and renders what assistance he can from what is donated. his branch of the mis- sion work {s conducted entirely on the pro- ceeds of donations, as the mission does not Teceive one cent from the apportionment of the poor fund. Neither does the mission get any share of the proceeds of public charity meetings. Still the charity conducted by the mission ts on a larger scale than is gen- erally supposed, and, in connection with re- relieving the pangs of hunger; attention is paid to the spiritual welfare of those who are cared for. Never a day passes that men, women and children do not call on Mr. McMichael and ask for assistance. Moth- ers with babes in their arms and leading older children visit there and tell pitiful tales of woe, and sit about in the warm room. When they are assisted they seldom hurry away, for the enjoyment of the warm room is a luxury to many of them,and often they remain and attend the noonday re- ligious meeting. They Saw Wood. In the industrial department, over which Mr. Pratt has supervision, the work is of an entirely different nature. In connection with this branch of the work there is a wood yard, where strangers out of funds and in need of something to eat and a place to sleep are welcome at all times. The wood yard is in the basement of the building and six bucks are operated, while in another room the choppers work. This wood is sold at the regular market price ard is delivered in the mission wagon to all parts of the city. Orders are gladly re- ceived. In this work the mission does no more than pay expenses and at the same time hundreds of poor men are given work and food. The lodgings and meals fur- nished are paid for by the work performed. With those who are able cash is received for either a night's lodging or a meal. In the basement lodging room a neat cot and covering costs six cents, while a bed on one of the upper floors may be occupied one night for fifteen cents. Mealswre furnished for 5, 10 and 15 cents. The dining room and kitchen are located on the ground floor, where there is seating capacity for about forty persons, and the meals furnished are clean and substantial. No one need leave the table hungry, for the cook and waiter will serve soup, coffee, meats and vegeta- bles until the annetite is satisfied. An average of forty persons are fed each day. while about the same number are lodred. although there are accomm dations for twiee as many. Those who have been assisted thus far comprise tramps. some Jocal noor persons and many persons who are in search of work making their way from place to place. Mr. Pratt in con- versation with a Star reporter this morn- ing said that a mafority of the men who had heen assisted were among the unem- ployed who were traveling about the coun- try. Most of them, he said. seem to he honest and industrious and are perfectly willing to work. “And.” he concluded. “when they leave here many of them are changed men. for we never let them go away without saving something to them concerning their spirit- ual welfare.” ee St reeeen Real Estate Matters. Duncanson Bros. sold at auction on Wed- nesday ten shares Ivy City Brick Company stock at $83 per share. Oscar W. White, No. 930 F street north- west, has closed up the following sales lately for the following: S. M. Wallace, house in Holmead Manor, $8,500, Henry Evans, interest in farm, Prince George’s county, Md.. $3,100. Mrs. &. Small, house in Holmead Manor, $7,000, M. L. Gottwals, two houses on Florida avenue northeast and 18th street, $5,600. Henry Evans, interest in property Georgetown, $1,480. Miriam Morgan, house No. 300 Elm street, Le Droit Park, $4,000. > A Paris dispatch says that Fry ace in- tends to abandon her demand for the ex- tradition of Dr. Herz, because she is averse to reviving the Panama scandal. THE STREET SCENES That Are Features of the Happy Holiday Times, THE BOSTLING, MOVING CROWDS Busy Times in the Post Office and Express Offices. THE CHRISTMAS CLUB It may be that this will be the traditional “green Christmas” that fattens the grave- yards, and that the glorious weather of this week will continue unbroken past Monday; yet the approach of the holiday season puts its stamp on Washington just as unmistak- ably as though the ground were covered by snow, and the thermometers were huddling down to the end of the tubes for warmth. All of the old-time Christmas trade marks are at hand, save the weather, of. course. Despite the hard times the streets are thronged with men, women and little folks, their arms filled with bundles, their eyes bright with the expectation of the happiness they are going to give their friends and rela- tives. F street and the avenue are swarm- ing with these people, surging up and down, all Intent upon the next store, where they think they can find just what they want, or wandering aimlessly about, seeking to drink in some of the busy purpose and the happy intentness of the crowd. It is a great time for the youngsters of both races, who have invested their cash in flowers and Christmas wreaths. They dart hither and thither, in and out of the crowds, | lace’ their wares in their hands, offering them for sale with quick, nervous cries, making change as quickly as does the pretty girl in the lunch room. They are experts, too, at holding their fragile stock, so that they will not betray their drooping, and they grin de- lightedly when they can force a customer to buy the bunch of posies that is first held out. The wreaths of holly and red berries are very pretty, and are going like hot-cross buns on Good Friday. Novelties Sold by Fakirs, But the elysium of fakirs is at the corner of 7th street and Market space. There they Swarm with their trays and ttle three- legged stands, their curious cries and still more curious wares, and they gather in the Nickles and the dimes at a rate that rather dispels the idea that the hard times have made their way to Washington. Frogs that croak, reptiles that creep, spiders that wiggle, horses that prance, mice that scamper, watches that go when they are carried, candy that will melt over a fire, but not in the mouth, all are to be found in this sidewalk fair, and much more. Here and there one can pick up something very funny or very pretty and very cheap. ‘The fakirs are nere to stay, and they glory in Christmas, and especially in such a dry, warm Christmas as this, when there is no Ganger to their wares. ‘They keep a watch- ful eye on tre policemen, however, and mest into thin air when a blue-coat appears. ‘They have studied this act so that they can transform themselves in the twinkling | of an eye from shouting, enterprising, push- ing curbstone merchants into demure strol- lers, looking into the windows. Ah, those windows! What dreams of riches! Small boys ten their noses on the glass, and little girls make imaginary presents of dolls that are just beyond their reach. ‘They “choose” theire favorites and boast of the superior advantages of their selections. ‘Their elders stop in their rush- ing, give quick, nervous glances within the g1ass walls, whisk their eyes here and there until they fall upon some startlingly low figure, and then they disappear within the doors and presently @ hand ts extended in- to the window and the article vanishes, and | away beyond there rolls the hum of a cash carrier. Some of the windows of the larger stores are beautiful. ‘Che richest of fabrics and | the choicest of goods are brought forth to | catch the eye of the passers, and the streets are lined with vast stores of wealth and | beauty, a dream of Japan and the orient, a vision of Kurope, a peep into the treasures | of our own fand. The Procession of Packages. There are several classes of folks who do not agree with others who claim that this Christmas is “slow.” These are the drivers | of the delivery wagons, the postmen and the | express men. They are busy as bees. The bright vans of the big stores are rolling all over town, unloading their parcels to house- | keepers, who slip them under aprons and | hurry them upstairs to some closed closet where they are to remain until Monday morning. Big bundles, too bulky to be con- cealed, are taken “next door,” there to re- main under the friendly care of the neighbor until there is a chance to smuggle them within the precincts of danger. The express oiices are growing more and more crowded every hour as the’ day ap- proaches. ‘The trains are getting heavier with parcels from all over the cuuntry, tor it is a curious feature of Washington's Popu- jation that it has friends in every corner of the nation. Anxious people are streaming down to the oitices to inquire for bundles that seem to be overdue. Patient cieras scan their books and shake their heads, or assure the inquirers that they are “on the wagon now.” Irate females, who imagine | that a bundle can be transmitted from Chi-) cago to Washington in two hour worry | at the counters and make predicuuns that | the country is guing to ruin. | ‘the poor postmen do not have a very ;merry Christmas” when their@bags are laden to bursting with packages. but taney carry joy to so many hearts nat they tor- get their own weariness and are glad to) ring the sharp bell ana hand the Jong slim, packet to the eager young girl who appeure. | ‘Then as the gray coat turns away he| chuckles with real giadness to hear the shout that goes up from the r-ont door taat “there's a box trom Aunt Jane.” | Then the Christmas Club. | Oh, there is a bright spot in every corner | of the earth, if one wiil only look for It. | There are a good many gloomy places, to | be sure, and here and there it almost seems as though there were no bottom to the pie that yawn in the surface of socievy. ‘There is so much suffering now that one shudders to imagine how much more there) would be | were tne ground covereu with snow. So| there is a consiation m the fact tuat this | is a “green Christmas” arcer all. but the busy young memvers of ine saata Claus Club are scurrying were and there among the places where there seems to be the least Christmas brigniness, and digging out the cruel truths tuat inust be Known be- fore relief can be given. | The bright badges and blue ribbons of these enthusiastic workers in the service of | the good patron on this season are to be | seen in every street, every store, every | throng that gathers about a window. All| Washington seems to have joined the club. Meanwhile Old Probabilities up in the roof of the weather bureau chuckles as he turns the crank of the machine, and grinds out clear skies and dry streets and soft, warm air, and his brain is busy with the problem of keeping Jack Frost away long enough to let Christmas come and go with- out a blizzard. He makes no promises yet, for they are treacherous things to give at this season of the year, but he smiles and says nothing so eloquently that it would not be at all surprising if he were to make | Washington a Christmas gift of a perfect day. Such a present is worth many a sled and a pair of skates any time. Here and there mothers and sisters are darning up little holes in big stockings and bie holes in little stockings, so that there will be no leaking on Monday morning when the good fellow comes sliding down the chimneys and pours his treasures into the waiting hosiery pinned on the bed frames and the mantels, | ——— The Will of Francis B. Mohan. The will of the late Francis B. Mohun was filed yesterday, by which he leaves his estate to his wife, Martha V. Mohun, and names her as executrix. Does a Card Case, Pocket Book, Dressing Case, Or Fine Leather Goods of any kind meet your idea of an appropriate Christmas gift? We => fine new stock at extremely modest LUTZ & BRO., 497 Pa Ave as AMUSEMENTS. Albaugh’s.—Jules Verne’s picturesque story “The Bottom of the Sea” will be splendidly played at Albaugh’s beginning Monday afternoon. The play is said to be full of startling situations and realistic ef- fects. The first act shows the destruction of a steamer in mid-ocean; the rescue of its passengers by a passing yacht. Act second is laid in France. Act third shows the actual working of the laying of a sub- marine cable. Act fourth is at the bottom of the sea. Act fifth is a court-martial of the admiral of the navy. And the finale of the piece is a terrific leap of the villain from a high cliff into the sea to escape his pursuers. The scenery for this produc- tion was painted by John H. Young of the Broadway Theater, New York, and the management promises that the play is to be mounted here exactly in the same superb manner that characterized the great suc- cess of the spectacle when first produced in New York city. The acting company in- cludes many weil-known and popular play- ers. New, National Theater.—“A Nutmeg Match” will be the attraction at the New National Theater next week interpreted by @ good company. Academy of Music.—Chas. Frohman’s company of comedians will hold the boards at the Academy of Music next week. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Wallace, the terrible, untamable man-eating lion; Dixon, the boxing kang: » a full brother to the noted Big Frank; Rober and Clarice, two wrestling bears, one of which does the proscribed se du ventre, and the Mathews and Bulger Company of artists in @ great specialty performance, is the grand Christmas bill which Manager Kernan of- fers to the patrons of the Lyceum Theater mext week. Wallace is the lion which on October 28, in New York city, escaped from his cage and for forty-eight hours re- tained his freedom, all the time being close- ly watched by his keeper, Broncho Bocca- clo, who, on March 14, 1892, at Sheffield, England, dragged Wallace's last victim, his former keeper, Montarnd, from the brute’s mouth. Before getting Wallace back to his cage it was necessary to tele- graph for Barnum’s veteran lion tamers, Felix McDonald and George Conklin. At each performance io enters Wal- "3 cage, clad in a suit of steel armor. Wallece has already killed three tamers. Mathews and Bulger’s one-act comedy, “Hey, Rube!” in which each member of the company has a strong comedy part, ig also produced. Specialties of more than ordi- nary merit are given by Monroe and Mack, Lillie Larkelle, Dolan and Lenhart, Prince Kokin and those clever parody ‘writers, Mathews and Bulger. Matinees will be given dally. Harris’ Bijou Theater.—An ly especial! strong bill has been provided for Christ- mas week at Harris’ Bijou Theater, in “An American Hero,” a mel which 1s both new and good. The company which presents the play is competent to handle it as it deserves, with all its thrilling in- cidents and powerful climaxes. Uncom- monly good scenic effects are produced by the special scenery carried by the com- pany, among them being a view of Wall street, showing custom house, Trinity Church, government assay office, the deck of the steamer Bolivia, a magnificent ship Scene, including a wonderful wreck and Tescue; the great safety deposit vault, the stock exchange and the cotton exchange also make strong pictures. The leading role is taken by Mr. Eliot G. Ford, who has been identified with some of the most suc- cessful plays before the public, in such a manner as to win not only the highest es- teem of those who are associated with | him, but the substantial approval of regu- theater goers. There is not only ex- citing interest in the plot, but enough rol- licking fun to make the occasion one of hilarity as well as of dramatic enjoyment. The usual prices and matinees will be main- tained, with a grand Christmas matinee opening the engagement Monday after- noon. The Black Patti will give another con- cert in this city on Wednesday evening, January 3, 184, at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. She is well known, and will be supported by an excellent corps of assistants. Mr. Keene's Shylock.—Mr. Keene appear- ed as “Shylock” in “The Merchant of Ven- ice” last night. He has made a close study of the character, and there was nothing in his performance to change the oponion of those who have hitherto been pleased with his in- terpretation of the role. The company vari- | confirmed the impressions made by its ous members earlier in the week, and the Scenery and costuming were notably good. Remenyl, the great violinist, will be heard again in this city, after a long absence, next Wednesday evenin; Metzerott Hall. He will be assisted by a competent com- pany, and the program will be in every way satisfactory. Fair Harvard—On Christmas night the Harvard Musical Club, glee, banjo, guitar and mandolin. comprising altogether thirty- five men, will give a concert at Metzerott Hall. The Harvard men claim that they now comprise the larrest and best of the college musical organizations and it is ex- Pected that they will furnish a program that will delight a large audience. There are many Harvard men {n Washington and it is expected that all will turn out to honor the representatives of their alma mater. The concert will be under the patronage of a number of prominent society ladies and the affair will be a social as well as a mu- sical event. “WORTH A GUINFA A BOX.” Beecham’s Pills TASTELESS—1 FECTUAL FOR A DISORDERED LIVER. Taken as directed these ‘amous Pils will prove mar- ve'ous restorative, to all enteasled by tue above or kindred diseases. = 25 CENTS A BOX, But generally recognized in Env!and and in fact throughout the world to be **worth a guinea a box,” fo- the reason that they WILL CURE a wide range of complaints, and that they have saved to many suffer ers not inerely one but many --uineas in doctors’ biils. Covere:! with a taste:ess and soluble coating. Of all druegists. Price. 25. ents a box. nu New York Depot, 365 Canal st. Buckingham’s Celebrated Candies, Buckingham ts always in the lead when- ever producing something extra tine In CAN- DIES is concerned. Our BOXES OF CANDY are something beyond the ondi- nary. We're always ready to make you up 2 box of Candy" in such a manner its Appearance will double your appreciation of {t. As an instance of our low prices, Finest Imported Conserves are 00° cents nd here. 80 cents ard $1 elsewhere. BUCKINGHAM, 516 with Si. N.W.., § pbeme,? 23 Pianos At Sacrifice Prices. E have left over several Pianos, made expressly for the Xmas trade (superfine in style and fin- ish}, which we will close out at ‘speelal”” prices. [7A rare opportunity for a few quick bnyers. The Piano Exchange, 913 Pennsylvania Avenue. a23 It’s Bound to Please. ‘There was never a small boy yet that didn’t think a DRUM for a Christmas present “just bully."" You can't fail to please bim if you get one of those LARGE BRASS DRUMS we are selling for 25c., 49c. and 98c. If that don’t suit, remember we have everything im the shape of toys in our immense stock. Wasurxerox Vagrery Srorz, 824 7th St. N.W. Quality “Talks” *** HERE. Of course if you have never tried °¢* my MATCHLESS CREAMERY BUTTER you *** don't know how much superior it is to the Kind you are now using. When you once try it you will use no other. €7Let me send you a sample pound. Prices the lowest consistent with quality. D. William Oyster, 340 CENTER MARKET. TKR Western Market. Telephone 1285 eee eee eee ~——6N—_—6—66060——OoOoOoeoOoOD0Duaoauaumuoommee eo FOR SKIN DISEASES AND BLOOD POISONING. MENDS CUTICURA BECAUSE IT Has NEVER FAILED. CURED IN THREE MONTHS. SALT RHEUM OF TWENTY YEARS’ STANDING. WHERE ALL OTHER REMEDIES FAILED. It gives me pleasure to recommend your CUTI- CURA REMEDIES to all who are troubled with the various forms of skin diseases and blood poison. I have prescribed your CUTICURA on several oc- casions, and it has never failed to give re. sults. I remember of one special case I ail other remedies failed until i tried your CURA REMEDIES. After using CUTICURA, CUTI- CUKA SOAP and CUTICURA RESOLVENT the pa- tient was sound and well. She was troubled with salt rheum, and bad been a sufferer for over twenty years. After beginning the use of CUTICURA i strongly recommend your CUTICURA REMEDIES for all such diseases. A. STOCKBRIDGE, Bivins, Cass county, Texas. E7“"How to Cure Skin Diseases,"* mailed tree. BABY'S Skin and Scalp puritied and beautilied CUTICURA SOAP. Absolutely pure. a MATIC PAINS CURED. IN ONE MINUTE THE CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN relieves rheumatic, sciatic, bip, kidney, ches Sot And muscular pains and weaknesses. Price, SSS CITY ITEMS. —— Of Interest to Capitol Hill. In my Meanderings around on Capitol Hill I came across a new 8th and East Capitol itable improvement—a reapeae block, owned Gordon. To say I was agreeably sur- prised to find so finely equipped, well Stocked and well managed Shoe Store on East Capitol is but putting it mildly. By the kindness of Mr. Gordon I was shown through the building and stock. The citi- zens in that vicinity should congrat | themselves that so fine an institution should | Spring up in their midst. The variety and elegance of stock cannot be surpassed by any store of the same line in the city. A lady or gentleman with moderate or ample means can be suited. Ladies’ Dress Shoes from $1 to $, Gentlemea’s Dress fine residence and The very latest styles and finest quality can be procured worn goods, and takes prise tn kechine te worn an es in k the best that can be had. He purchases and sells exclusively for cash, is under no rent, has the benefit of all discounts, which enables him to give better goods for the Same money than can be found elsewhere. His chromos, cards and bait is in the good | quality of his goods. Such an establishment as this certainly deserves Hberal natro- | nage. at CITIZEN. > New Year Gifts. Carving sets from 75c. up. Solid silver tea spoons from $4 per half dozen. WAL- FURD'S, 477 Pa. ave. n. ate > - C. Witmer & Co., 1918 Pa. ave. The largest dealers in First-class in the West End. OUR GREAT BIG STORE ROOM Is full of fresh and appetizing goods. No house in the city can afford to ‘te with jus. Our delivery of goods is fect. Our \prices are much less. Our Wines are the purest. 1,000 Ibs. Candy, 1,000 Ibs. Nuts | must be sold. de22-2t —-+ For Throat Diseases and Coughs use Brown’s Bronchial Troches. Like all really good things, they are imitated. The gen- uine are sold only in boxes. pveninart~ seana/ tl Saxony Wool Knit Jackets. Our $1.48 Jacket will give $2 worth of wear and warmth—a sensible it. @21-38t Henry Franc & Son. cor. 7 and D. x Some ton Handsome Holiday Neckwear, 50c. Each Scarf in a pretty box. 421-3t Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7 and D. Handsome Holiday Maffers * In Silk and Cashmere. 421-3t Henry Frane & Son, cor. 7 and D. ewierna You don’t drink cocoa because you can’t digest it. Try Phillips’ Digestible Cocoa. 1 Free Trial Samples at all ts, oc %-m,w.f&stf — —_--+—___ |_ 8. Helier, 720 7th st. n.w., is making a @ccialty in Ladies’ and Children’s Hair Cut- —— Shampooing; also cures Dandruff. You Can’t Go Amiss In selecting your Christmas present if | You choose for the YOUNG FOLKS A “LEMAIRE” OPERA GLASS, OLD FOLKS, GOLD-RIMMED SPECTACLES. Glasses can be set Im at any time. The Stock is a large and select one. Claflin Optical Co., Masonic Temple, F St. At Cost! At Cost! HOLIDAY GIFTS. rirs. M. J. Hunt, 1309 F St. N. W., OFFERS HER ENTIRE STOCK OF BASKETS. BRIC-A-BRAC AND JAPANESE GOODS AT ACTUAL azz COST FOR TWO DAYS ONLY. Your Last Chance For purchasing for Christmas is at hand, but it’s easy to decide en a present if you come here. Nothing will please more than a LAMP or an ONYX TABLE, such as we can supply at © moderate price. Open evenings this week. S_,S. Simpv & Buo. 432 Qre Sr. Holiday Presents. HANDSOME AND IN NI [AN POTTERY. John Howlings, You Can’t Afford ‘lothes worn out lau- fy nobody can.” With "our Tmaprorce enh: es Linens, etc., “last twice as long. Blan- kets, Ze. Lace Curtains, B0c, 5 lars and . Be. each—ealled for and dein. Capital Steam Laundry, Siz ore Se. ‘opp. P.O. Dept.). azz M. A. WEAVER, P sich da ESEaRETOR J. Jay Gould’ Jay Gould’s, 421 Oth st. a9-12t* Wonders for Children, 421 9tb st. ‘TER OP. Old ctand of J. T. Walker, Contractor and Builder. None but reliable men sent to the house, oc26-3m° rick, enterprise, corner of | *§ streets—a very cred- | $1.25. N N Eapy N If You Haven’t '|Much Money to Spare For a Christmas present why not make what you have go as far as it possibly can? We are offering to people whose Purses are not exactly filled to overfiow- ing & special value today and tomorrow. Bundhar Rugs. Special Price $3.25. ‘These Rugs were never sold less thas $5.00, are 27x15 inches, fringed ends and fre in assorted colors. ‘These sre aplea- id values, and at the price quoted will Rot remain with us long. As scceptabie and useful presents let us suggest Writing Desks, Music Cabinets, Book Cases, Rocking Chairs, Lounges, Arm _ Chairs. Goods purchased mow will be held, if © desired, and delivered at any time mentioned. 50 Wash.B. Williams, 7th and DSts.N.W. Be. ‘The $1.25 MONARCH . SHIRT. 97e. ag NIT Hi ae \OSTERY. Be. WARNER'S SANITARY NATURAL GENTS’ UNDERWEAR . | NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN a ee N NICOLAIDES, ALZLZALZLAZZLZAZ, N NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN EVERYBODY SHOULD SAVE THEIR MONEY FoR KANN'S BiG Ou every article im our store. Real JAPANESE GOODS of all kings are t- cluded im the sale. We lose by it, bat do it to become more widely known. ‘Take advantage of the offer while you “LITTLE JAPAN,” ITO, MOTO, AKAZUKI & CO., 606 13th St. S.¥R, Fine Pictures 1217 F Street N. W. Branches: 1221 Pa. ave. and 916 Tth st. nw. 420 Gifts In Silver Are by far the daintiest and prettiest things you cam buy at small cost. See the great array of these beautiful articles HERE o $1, $1.25 and $1.50. Kann& Sons, Mfg. Co., S81 Th st. aw. Factory, Baltimore, eB