Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1893, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR Rates of a@vertising made knows om applicatio” Pasta: he pening Sta _ Pages 9-16 WASHINGTON, D. O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 238, 1893-TWENTY PAGES. TO ADVERTISERS. ‘AGvertisers are urgently re- ‘quested to band in advertisements the day prior to publication, in order that insertion may be as- sured. Want advertisements will be received up to noon of the day of publication, precedence being given to those first received. °S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. MR. ALLAN DE COU MUELLER'S ACADEMY, IN WASHINGTON, an Bent, Masonic “Temple, “beh and Feta. tw, | DRAWING TAUGHT. EVENINGS; MECHANICAL LAST APPEARANCE OF Wastiingtoa, D. reulars at any.” nd) architectural. Spring term’ begins stn. EH 4 Lots Don't to Fit MR. THOMAS W. BANIO THOROUGHLY TAUGHT BY NOTE OR | RESULTS aE THE PROOR Some aoe an : its Don’ Beem Sntee to tench the most Unmusieal person fo | at your’ jastitetion, So say" ‘of our in Christmas Stockings, play = perfect tune each lesson by my sim) and night classes KEENE. ‘TONIGHT AT 8. Richard III. BEGINNING WITH CHRISTMAS MATINER, 4234f THE BOTTOM OF THE SHA. ‘Tonight at 8, last time of JAMES T. POWERS IN J. M. BARRIE'S FARCICAL COMEDY, Walker, London. BEGINNING CHRISTMAS MATINEE, CHARLES FROHMAN’S COMEDIANS. “THE OTHER MAN” And “MRS. GRUNDY, JR.” SEATS NOW ON SALE. WE‘Y NATIONAL THEATER. This Saturday Evening, last time of the Celebrated Lilliputians, Im their greatest hit, A Trip to Mars. CHRISTMAS WEEK, A NUTMEG MATCH. SEATS NOW ON SALE it WALLAGE, Ivy City Races Ivy City Jockey Club. Six Races Each Day. First Race at 2 p.m. Wil begin on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, and continue om all available days after that date. Admission to grounds and grand stand, $1. Ladies, 50 cents. Special trains leave B. and 0. station at 12:3¢ and 1:15 p.m., returning immediately after races. Fare, 15 cents round trip. Undesirable charscters not admitted. caus. V, S488, © GRO. B. ENGEMAN, + Secretary. President. it az3-tt ‘WILDARD HALL. COMMENCING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26. PROF. CARPENTER'S HYEXOTIM——MESMERISM, Admission, 25 cen Reserved seats, 50 certs : HARRIS’ THEATER. Week Commencing Monday, Dec. 25, 1808. Grand Xmas Matinee. MAGNIFICENT COMEDY DRAMA, An American Hero. Next Week—DR. BILL. azz = ee EVENING, DEC. 27, nll-2m EDOUARD AND Crag age Seats now on sale at Metserott’s Music Store. Christmas Day Foot Ball. Columbia Ath.Club All Washington DECEMBER 25, 1893. GAME CALLED aT 2P.M. National League Park, 7TH ST. AND’ BOUNDARY. ADMISSION, 50 CTS. Grand Stand Seats, 26c. Extra, ‘Tickets now on ssle at Club House. ‘The All Washington team will be composed of lead- ing players from the prominent colleges. _@21-3t PROF. CALDWELL’S DANCING ACADEMY. 5TH and H ow., a and FRI. EVENINGS. Privste lessons given a tment at my residence. Monte. furulshed tor Valle, parties, Sc 400 a. METZEROTT MUSIC HALL COMING MONDAY EVENING DEO. 25. Harvard Musical Clubs-= Glee, Banjo, Guitar ‘a Eugene Hale, ‘Mire. Justice Gray, Mrs. Mra. Justice Brown, Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, Mra. Oiney, Mra. J. D. Cameron, Mra. Wm. B Chandler, Mrs. Bellamy Storer, ‘Mrs. Calvin S. Brice, Mra John G. Wpiker, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Mrs. Frank B. Loring, Myre. Sidney Ewerett, | Mrs. Frank H. Bigelow, Mra. Frank W. Hackett, Mrs. Wm. H. Manning, Mrs & F. Hmmoss, Mrs Alex. B. Legare. ‘Mrs. George F. Hoes, PRICES, S6c., TSe. $1. feats on sale at Metserott's, commencing Wed- nesday, December 20. ai9-6t Christmas Oratorio. {THE CHORAL SOCIETY, Convention Hall, th and "Lots, THURSDAY EVENING, December 23. Chorus of 500, assisted by Mrs. Genevra John- stone Bishop, soprano; Miss Gertrude Edmands, contralto; Mr. J. H. The tion of Mr. Josef Kaspar. eards at Metzerott’s on and after December 15.) 3HB HOUSS It WHICR ABRAHAM LINCOLN a 500 relics of Mr. $16 10th st., now contains over 2,! or it of them from the ~ tend’ Ope dal 4 + O12 and 1-4 Tues ep ate ~ gues ‘a CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, MEXICO.—SPECIAL SEMI- moathly tourist over the Southern Pa- eific company’s sunset und Ogden routes; cheap rate Al to A. . T. ES NY. BJ. SMITH, aa et, ple Method or 20 . Parlors open from 10-a.m. = 9 Pans GEokor DEAEGER, 631 I st. ow. 1m LECTURES. SIXTH LECTURE UNDER THE AUSPICES ef the YOUNG MEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION be delivered TOMORROW EVENING at the Sreasoque by Rev. HENRY BER- Ph’ a. ‘Deginnii 8 o'clock. t: “THE ROAD TO CULTU: interested are requested to be present. It M. GLADING, THE Pennsyl. asic DAY during December at 11:30 a.m. . and 72% m. Subject tomorrow morning: “*Mediumshi fis'Mission”” ‘In the evening: “Future Rew and Punishments.” Admission, 10 cents. EXCURSIONS, éo. ‘WEST INDIA TOURS. ‘The elegant Passenger Steamer MADIANA, 3,050 TONS, SAILS JAN. 10. fitted with electric lights, baths and all latest. improvements. For St. ‘St. Croix, St. Kitts, Antiqua, Guadaloupe, Dominica, Mar- tinique, St. Luc! Barbados. Hotel coupon tick- ets, good at the Marine Hotel, Barbados, sold at rai tes. For beauty of and perfection of climate less $4 this trip is costs: than per day. For iilustrated pamphlets rates of giving rates ‘and all informa' 8. 8. CO., ekeige os ee New York. is, 3 way, we a Or THOS. COUR & SONS, 615. 18th et, Wash- . C. 3 juates. Eee cary See GAILLARD SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 000 F ST. BRINGING THE PARKS NEARER THE CITY Modern languages taught by Gaillard method, comprising a series ott xt books published by Sinstlhe and sothaiie ‘ctvtes, te lay eas Jen etic ‘system, ‘the by the *h mis t ibliec in- Ndi H decorated by ithe French minister of public in- | Building Houses in Blocks and on fen. Ge ieee et private laebons for Pe, “Mueller, author of Words Chain Small Lots. Method. | Visit admitted to all the — 70 THE MIND. A HANDSOME RESIDENCE A IRISTMAS present. Tt can be paid in installments. LL $25 $25 USINESS COURSE, 4. -DAY OR NIGHT, $25 $25 A YEAR. $25 IVY INSTITUTE BUSINESS CO) S.W. corner 8th K w. Established 1876: pol structicn; best discipline; erlenced teachers; good and ‘and positions for’ graduates; The average Christmas stocking is not large enough to contain a house or a lot or both, Perhaps this is the reason that presents of this character are not generally used to express the good will of the season. Real estate dealers do not find that the tide of the holiday business finds its way metic, spelling. grammar, letter writing, penman- | into their offices. The fashion of Christmas Fe Ne Rertent, Beet te sreeeeee- | civing does not take that forat. 1 te. trie 5-7 SCHERL, THACHER OF PIANO, ORGAN, | that stockings might be enlarged to meet seme oak accompanying at sight. Particular | the emergency if it arose, but such pres- Sdvanced. “785 Estn a. ewe ae those, further }ents seem to be reserved for the times wisi mn® 4 * |when the marriage bells sound, and even ington, 423-s&tu26t NILE, CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, FLORIDA, &e. Leave New York Jamiary 16 and Pebroury Tf" 180 H. GAZE & SONS, 1225 Pa. ave. (Est. 1844.) Oficial ticket agents for chief trunk lines. Sole agents SS ee _ 8. 3. Co. Officially appoint ernational Tourist for Mid- ler Fair, San Franci tonal tion a BY Mount Vernon, TOMB OF WASHINGTON. ‘Take trains Pennsylvania depot 8:40, 9:45, 10:45 &m., 12:01, 1:00 and 2:11 p.m. Also via ferry to Alexandria, 7th st. wharf, at 9:30, 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p. », ‘round trip, 50 cents. Grounds open 1l a.m. to 4 p.m d22-tf TALLY HO COACH LINE DAILY, 10 A.M. 2 P.M. from 511 13th a Aereto Cabin J.B. and all its of interest. Trip, 50 to 75c. Finest Tally lo on earth. No cars ‘to Arlington. | STEAMER MACALESTER TO MOUNT VERNON. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50 CENTS. Admission to grounds, 25 cents. ‘Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupes, for sale at wharf and at hotels. Will also make river landings as far as Glymont, stopping for freight and passengers both ways. eel L, L BLAKE, Capt. EDUCATIONAL. IN WASHINGTON. GUNSTON INSTITUTE, a a for alt-i1m Mr. And Mrs. B. R. MASON. PRENCH (CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND AD. vanced ipils; new aud sieactrre Method MLL V. PRUD HOMME D st. nw. ai3-1m0* BANJO TAUGHT BY YOUNG LADY OF EX. ms, Soc. per lesson, or $10 per Am 1406 Columbia st. n. OLNEY for E1827 I ST. ang ladies and little girls. Virginia Mason Dorsey, _ aoe _Miss Laura Lee Dorsey, Principals. WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 1225 10th aw. Twenty-ffth ‘organ, voice, ear. cornet, ke. “Free advantages (6 BULLARD, Director. im* TO COACH IN ENGLISH. ; day and _pupils._ o's. I fel exe ds ai-im MME. J. ESPUTA DALY, Classes in reading music at sight. system. Mm aly indorsed by Others of note and fame. d6-3mo STUDIO, 224 N. PIANO INSTRUCTION—MISS MAY H. MEAD, eas pepe Here Raif of 0) zal Com. of Berlin. Lessons at pupils’ homes desired. 2001 T st. n.w. @5-1m* MARTYN CO oF LOCUTION, ORATORY AND DRAMATIC CULTURE, 1223 TO 1231 G ST. N.W. inners’ classes just forming. Ser circulars of THREE MONTHS’ COURSE. — nd for new WINTER at R SO: AND DAUGH THE SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, Na- tional Bank of the Republic building, corner 7th and D sts. n.w. yal night sessions began September 4. Practical English, shorthand and typewriting: Spencerian rapid writing; mechant- cal_ and architectural drawing. Corps of ten thotoughly trained teachers. Location central. Services of graduates ‘open every busi ‘Write or call tor new Mrs. Tel. call 1084. (ocl6s COLUM@JA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, 623 ave., bet. Gth_and 7th sts. n.w. C.K. URNER, A.M., C.E., Prin. hird year as a successful ‘business educator; eighth year in this city and fifteen Years with Eastman College. Six thorough and practical courses: Business, English, accountancy, civil service, shorthand and typewriting. Learn the ph and typewriter; the quickest tion for the office; complete course, $15. Brorthand aictations bs. competent readers ‘and the phonograph; irdividual instruction by ex- pertenced reporters Graduates of rare excellence and distinguished success; moderate prices; send for catalogue. au26 L. 0. TALBOTT WILL REOPEN FRENCH ‘and English school for y ladies and chil- Gren October 4 at 927 P st. “Culture classes for adults.”” se20-3m* LANGUAGES. THE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 5 14th Bw, ranches in merican a ropean Principal cities. New term begins now. 1438_N ST. N.W. THE MISSES KERR'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES AND LITTLE CHILDREN. 025 all term begivs September 28. MISS AMY C. LEAVITT, ‘VERMONT AVE. N.W. = PIANO AND HARMONY. ee21-tf LESSONS ON THE JANKO KEYBOARD. MECHANICAL DRAWING. n@Gim* L.A. CHESTER, 122 4th st. se: WOOD} COMMERCIAL _COLLEG ti 5 inth devoted to the education petal, ninth Tene oe ror waives ite Terma le and situations furnished without charge. Send for 32-page catalogue. ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS, 1312 MASS. AVE. A Gay school for young ladies and little girls. Tee course of study embraces a!l the branches of @ practical education. au31-6m | MR. PUTNAM'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN AND boys is located at 1434 Q st. n.w. | Preparation for ¢olleges and technical schools and for business. Best of references. For particulars apply to WM. H. PUTNAM, or A. N. McQUARIIE. n7-2m* MISS FRANCES ENGLISH AND FRENCH ‘OR GIRLS, 1205 Q st. nw. Frencb_ kindergarten. Boarding” pupils limited. se2-4m° MRS. MANN’S KINDERGARTEN AND SCHOOL and the Elizabeth vody Kindergarten Normal Training School, 1915 Sunderland pls Li Wanter sessious MARTI “HOOL stu. We)y ner 2,183. SCHOOL OF (ON, ORATORY, ACTING, | then it is only too seldom that. they take grace and alce culture, iniz ‘istr et, [the destrable form of real estate, There aw. ven during the day or eveniug. |is no question about the appropriateness of amo TOWNSEND, site aBa°L. Tows: such a gift, at least it is not probable that Now OPEN. there would be very many who would ob- ART STUDENTS’ LEAGUE—NINTH 5 ject very strenuously if the spirit of the os portrait, oils, water |season should bring to them a house or Day classes—Ant colors and Women's 1! Evening classes—Antique and men's life. circulars send to oc8-tt 808 17th st. Norwood Institute, 14TH STREET AND MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, oc80_Mr, and Mis, W. D. CABELL, Principals. MISS SCHMITT’S PRIVATE SCHOOL, 453 G N.W. Faults of speech corrected. Kindergarten, AD- ‘man, French, Articulat! Reading, Da: h, soctage ‘puysical Calture, Goach.ni-tmé I LEGE, IVY INSTITUTE BUSINESS oa 8. W. COR. 8TH AND K STS.°N. W. Course of instruction equals that of any |; terms lower. been ‘@ well-known, reliable and Inctpal bas gaccessful Washington educator for’ 17 years. business = lot or even a farm. By the present system under which for the time being real estate is neglected and spare money is invested in other direc- tions real estate agents are given leisure to attend to their Christmas buying. They could get along with less time, but each year about this period business gets slack and does not mead much until after the holidays. This year the dull times began somewhat in anticipation of the holiday season as the result of the condition of the money market. It is hoped that there will be the usual resumption of business later on. It is not expected that there will be any unusual business development during. the coming season, but there are sound course, day or night, @ year. _|reasons for the belief that there will be a te eae ciuamhin’ thewriite: ahorthaed | revival after the long vacation of the Di and positions for graduates. past six months or more. There is no eee epee Rat. Penuchoal scarcity of money, property can be secured The note chain | +. "PS Bouse and MISS C. MATILDA MINKE, 312 DELAWARE AVE, Braduate of the New Eng. tory of Biusic® Bostun, Organist and Experienced Teacher of Piano and Harmony. octé-zm* PROF. J. FRANOIS GBEMUILLER, TEACHER oF piano, ‘organ, ‘mus! 3 espe. Glally’ attentive to beginners aswell as to pupils advanced. €'1 Ist. vw. wasnt VICE INSTITUTE AND . Pupils red , departmental and LADY JUST FROM ENGLAND WISHES TO GIVE te lessons in French (acquired in Paris) end in oll, water ings. Address E-EBARTON.O1O 20th 'a.w.ulatwe OUT OF WASHINGTON, MISS PEEBLES AND MISS THOMPSON'S ENGLISH, FREXCH AND GERMAN . BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, 80. 82, 84 East S7th street, New York. 8-eod2in au Special students admitted. MAPLEWOOD IN! iCURDVILLE, Pa, ‘th Seu Ho PRO 0 to the duties of J. SHORTLIDG! 28-w,s,m4m* Yale), “A.M:, AN UNANSWERED QUESTION. Why Do Cats’ Eyes Shine in the Dark While Men’s Eyes Do Not? From Youth's Companion. Why do cats’ eyes shine in the dark while men’s eyes do not? The author of “Idle | Days in Patagonia" raises this question without answering it. He shot and wound- ed an eagle owl, and the sight of the bird, he says, was one of the greatest suzprises with which nature ever favored him. The owl’s haunt was an island overgrown with grass and tall willows. Thither Mr. Hudson went toward evening and found him upon his perch waiting for sunset. He eyed the intruder so calmly as almost to disarm him, but hunters of specimens have a way of hardening their hearts. Mr. Hudson fired. The owl swerved on his perch, remained suspended for a few moments and then slowly fluttered down. He says: I found my victim stung to fury by his wounds and ready for the last supreme ef- _fengus examinations. Stenography taught. se2-tr’ on reasonable terms and there is no doubt that there will be a market for houses and for business places. Such a market exists at present and unless it is supposed that the growth of the city is going pra: to stop the demand will be continued in the future. A Park Nearer the City. During the past week the Senate passed without amendment the House bill provid- ing for the opening and the extension of North Capitol street. With the exception of the provision which under a mistaken idea of the street extension law makes the entire cost a charge on the District rev- enues alone the bill is likely to be of a great practical service, not only to that section, but to the entire city. It opens up a thoroughfare directly to the Soldiers’ Home and makes it ible for a railroad to run directly to the border of this great park. The charter of the Eckington road confers the authority»to lay tracks along that street and for a portion of the way the tees ‘gre now down. It will be possible company to build road also the entire length of the wereek thas connecting the Soldiers’ Home with the Capitol. With ‘the exception of the branch of the Bright- wood railroad, which has just been con- structed, there is no railway connecting the city with the Another splendid park has been secured by the acquisition of the land along the bor- ders of Rock creek, “However, the people of the city are orly now being supplied with Yacilities for reaching, at small outlay of money, the grounds which, up to a short | time ago, constituted the only park open |to the public. It is probable that such a |road would not have paid several years |ago. In fact, guring the past year or two practically ail’the railroads cotinecting the | city with its suburbs have been built, and as this movement is almost simultaneous \with the great increase in the suburban | population, it may be concluded that the projectors of suburban railroads do not \look with much favor on schemes for roads that may begin in the city, but which prac- tically end nowhere. A local population seems to be, as a rule, essential for a street | railroad. Variety in Buildings. The variety of designs in buildings to be seen in this city, especially in domestic architecture, seems to be a source of con- |stant surprise to people who visit here. 44 _| bird; now in the uncertain light he looked As compared with most of the cities of this | country, there is no question but that there | is none of the monotony which comes from blocks of buildings along street after street, each house differihg from its neighbor ro more than one dry goods box differs fiom another. This distinction is attributed | largely to the fact that here the individual builds his own house, that Is, he selects | the architect, approves the design and | makes a contract for the construction and foots the bills. Of course the connection of |some owners with the building of their |house fs much more intimate then this mere schedule of duties would in ticate. is not uncommon to hear people say they | designed their houses, adding that, of | | course, they had an architect, put inest of the details they worked out themselves. | fort. Even in repose he is a big, eagle-like gigantic in size—a monste: of strange form and terribie aspect. Each particular feather stood on end, the | tawny barred tail spread out like.a fan, the | | immense tiger-colored wigs wide open and rigid, go that as the bird, that had clutched the grass with his great feathered claws, swayed slowly from side to side—just as a snake about to strike sways his head, or as an angry, watchful cat moves its tail—first the tip of one, then of the other wing touch- ed the ground. | The black horns stood eect, while in the eenter of the wheel-shaped head the beak snapped incessantly, producing a| a ‘4 wound like the clicking of a sewing machine, | Te architect might not agree with them, | This was a suitable setting for the pair of | they followed closely the proszoss of the magnificent, furious eyes, on which I gazed | ity of eases, how- with a kind of fascination, not unmixed | building. In the majority of ene atte with fear, when I remembered the agony suffered on former occasions from sharp, crooked talons driven into me to the bone. The irides were of a bright orange color, but every time I attempted to approach the bird they kindled into great globes of quiv- surrounded by a scintillating crimson light which threw out minute yellow sparks into the air. When I retired from the bird, this preternatural flery aspect would instantly vanish. The question as to the cause of this fiery appearance is one hard to answer. We know that the source of the luminosity in owl's and cats’ eyes is the light -efiecting membrane between the retina and the scler- otic coat of the eyeball, but the mystery re- mains. When with the bird, I particularly noticed that every time I retired the nicti- lating membrane would immediately cover the eyes and obscure them for some time, a it will when an owl is confronted with ‘ong sunlight, and this gave me the im- pression that the fiery, flashing appearance was accompanied with or followed by a burning or smarting sensation. I have lived a great deal among semi- savage men. I have often seen them fren- zied with excitement, their faces white as ashes, their hair erect and their eyes drop- | ping great tears of rage, but I have never jering yellow flame, the black pupils being | ever, houses, when built as separate struc- tures, would naturally differ in -lesign, | even if tt was not human nature, fur every man wants to have his house diifersnt from that of his neighbor, and if his pocket beok permits, to arrange that his house far | outshines the adjoining house, or, in fact, any house in the locality. Houses in Blocks. It is a matter many regret that the sys- tem of building in biocks Is growing in this city. It is true that the blocks are not as} monotonous in appearance as they msszht be, | but still the houses | which comes from the special thought and | attention which is given to them when | |they are put up for some special person's | jhome. The increase !n the wholesale sy |tem of building houses is due, no doubt, largely to the cost of building sites, It is also noticeable as probably arising from the | same cause that back yards are no longer | considered necessary... Corner lots are built | upon in such a way that nearly every foot of ground is utilized and there is not much | |space left for the accommodation of the | family wash. The roof is sometimes used | for this purpose, but nowadays twother ar- | jrangements are made about the linen of | the family and it happens that it is not | jack the distinction |, | seen in therh anything approaching to that done at home, although it ts probable that fiery appearance of the owl. the same privacy is observed that party organs seem to consider essential in re- gard to the washing of the party linen. Col. Colton’s Residence. A pleasing example of the combination of light colored stone and buff brick in mak- | jing an effective front is seen in the resi- |dence which Col. Francis Colton has just | completed at 1635 Connecticut avenue. The} \piending of soft colors together with the | overhanging roof, covered with tile suggests a type that is found in southern countries. The substantial stone work upon which | rests the superstructure of some four stories however, chows the solid construction and strong lines of the northern clime. The | window openings are marked by stone courses and stone is also used in the loggia, —— +00 What the Jewelers Offer. From Jewelers’ Circular. Fine cat’s eyes are still In vogue, as are moonstones. There are numbers watches in enamel, daisy and open rose. The cigar cutter is apparently one of the most desirable articles in the market. It is of gold with sunken jewels, Roman enamels, which foreign travelers used to bring home fn everything from brooches to boxes, are seen again in brace- Flower jewelry in enamel and stones is pretty and popular. The enamel petal, as of flower-shaped such as the pansy, in the wild roses and pansies, has each | which is one of the features of the front, edge incrusted with stones. The slope of the tiled roof is very effective ———_+or— and the entire design, which was made by AY Cc. B. Keferstein, architect, is dignified and enataie harmonious. The wide frontage of the ee house, which is some forty-six feet, makes “Why do you call your father-in-law ‘S@|an interior arrangement possible which fence,’ Markham?” gives an air of greater spaciousness than “Bees use he gave consent.” is usual in clty houses. The entrance is on a level with the street and is what is commonly known as English basement. On one side of the entrance hall is the recep- tion room and on the other the breakfast room. Then there is the staircase hall, and in the rear the domestic department. The staircase hall on the first floor separates the dining room, which is a beautiful room in the rear, from the long saloon parlor and the library in the front. Some of the rooms are finished in hard woods, but the newer fashion is followed in many of the rooms and the wood work is painted to suit the style of the decoration of the walls and the furnishings. ——_——__ NEW BASE BALL CONTRACTS. Current News of the National Game— Interesting Notes. President-Secretary Young of the Nation- al Base Ball League has issued the follow- ing contracts for 18¥4: With Louisville, Jer- ry Denny, William Brown. With St. Louis, C. Frank, W. Goodenough and John Rappold. With Philadelphia, Wilfred Carsey. With Cincinnati, Frank Dwyer. With Milw@ukee, Carl McVey. ‘With Buffalo, John B. Slagle and William Armor. Brooklyn has selected ‘Thomas Cahill of the Troy club and deposited $500, as re- quired by the national agreement. The “Western League” has applied for classified membership under the national agreement (class B., with reservation), and the following is a list of their club mem- bers, viz: Indianapolis, Detroit, Toledo, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Sioux City, Kansas City. The Washington club has a “claim” on quite @ number of minor league players, but unless they are quickly put under con- tract Schmelz is likely to loose a lot, as a mere “claim” is no bar to any club outside of the league signing a claimed player. New Orleans has already secured Campau, while Milwaukee is dickering with Ward.—sport- ing Life. Yank Robinson's benefit occurs at the Standard Theater in St. Louis on the zvth instant. There are four ball players on the committee of ments—Pat Tebeau, aiey Joyce, Perry Werden and Jack O'Con- nor. Short Stop Johnny McMahon of Cleve- land, who has been signed by Washington for next year, is traveling with Hanlon’s Fantasma Company. . Next season there will be only five play- ing manager-captains in the league, name- ly: Anson, Comiskey, Ward, Tebeau and Foutz. The new Philadelphia manager— Irwin—and Hanlon of Baltimore will prob- ably coach from the lines. . Charley Farrell is very much in demand just now—more so, in fact, than any other player, barring Kid Gleason. Behind the bat, in the infield or in the outfield—it’s all = to aS ‘les. erry Denny will lace Pinckney at third in the Loulsvilie ‘team next season, and a new short stop will be secured. Bfli Brown may give place to another first base- man, and Stratton is to be traded for an- other pitcher. Mr. Irwin is very anxious to have his friends understand that he never did any- thing to hurt Harry Wright, who, as Ar- thur expressed it, has not an enemy in the world. Irwin says that it was the players who threw Harry down by making com- plaints to the owners of the club. Carsey is “% of the men blamed for this kind of worl Lewiston is negotiating with the old Washington pitcher, Alex Ferson, who was the winning pitcher of the New England League last season, but Alex js Lolding off, as his work was good enough to warrant the hope that he may receive a call from some larger I ag? Joe Vila of New York writes: Now a word about Wagner. J. ‘and Gus ‘Schmelz came here, as you know, some days.ago and had a chat with Mr. Talcott. I have it from an authoritative source that Wagner offered to sell the release of Mea- kin and Farrell for something like 26,000, This was so generous that Talcott fell in a fit. Then Wagner seriously offered to trade Billy Joyce for George Devis, and the clerks in Talcott'’s office had hydrophobia. Wagner told me before he left town that he came here to see the “danse du ventre,” and Gus said that they had ordered thirty- six uniforms for next season. They went home on a fast freight. cee RAISED THE YOUNG MAN'S SALARY. How “Hazel Kirke” Couldock Gave a Cheap Actor a Double Surprise. Twenty years ago and old Mr. Couldock, the actor, are so indelibly associated in the public mind, thanks to “Hazel Kirke,” that to mention one is to think of the other. In fact, says the New York Evening Sun, “Twenty Years Ago” is his nickname, and has replaced the old man’s legitimate in- itials. In an uptown resort where the sub- ject of the cheap actor was under discus- sion one actor had this to say: “Talk about getting caned artistically and in cold blood. I had an experience once. Twenty years ago I was playing with Couldock in a road company. We play- ed a repertory, and I was playing juvenile parts. I had quite an estimation of my- self in those days. in such a hurry to spout my lines that on several occasions I broke in on Couldock’s scenes and spoiled more than one of them. I saw the old man throw me a dagger’s glance now and then, but I didn’t give the matter a second thought. Finally one morning he asked me to go for a stroll with him, He was remarkably affable, so I went. “Young man,” said he, ‘I've been think- ing a lot about you lately. How much money do you draw” “Ten dollars a week, sir.’ “Ten dollars! Dear, dear, that's not Can you save money out of that?” “Well, not much, sir. You see, I have a widowed mother and sister to support.’ “How about $15 a week? Think you can save money out of $15?" “Oh, dear, yes!’ I exclaimed, brightenjng up all of a sudden. ‘You're dead certain you could save money? “Yes, sir; I am." ‘Very well; after this you draw $15 from the box office every week and—’ “Oh, thank you, sir!’ I broke out im- petuously. ‘I knew you would appreciate my art sooner or later.’ “ ‘Hold on now, I ain't finished yet,’ in- terrupted Couldock. ‘You go save money out of that and as soon as you've got enough laid up go buy an ax and knock your —— few brains out.’ ” ne oo A 1 Barometers. From the Chicago Herald. The tortoise is not an animal one would naturally fix upon as likely to be afraid of rain, but it is singularly so. Twenty- four hours or more before rain falls the Galapagos tortoise makes for some con- venient shelter. On a bright, clear morn- ing, when not a cloud is to be seen, the denizens of a tortoise farm on the African coast may be seen sometimes heading for the nearest overhanging rocks. When that happens the proprietor knows that rain will come down during the day and as a rule it comes down in torrents. The sign never fails. This presensation, to coin a word, which exists in many birds and beasts may be explained partly from the increasing weight of the atmosphere when rain is forming, partly by habits of living and partly from the need of moisture which is shared by all. The American catbird gives warning of an approaching thunder- storm by sitting on the low branches of the dogwood tree (whether this union of the feline with the canine is invariable the deponent sayeth not), uttering curious notes. Other birds, including the familiar robin, it is said, give similar evidence of an impending change in the weather. ———_ ++ Nomenclatu: much! From Puck. “They call the land ‘terry firmy,’” groan- ed Barnes, on his first voyage; “I wonder what they call the sea?” “Vicy versy, I guess,” sald Mrs. V., as she wobbied about. THE NATIONAL GUARD Steady Growth of Interest in Gallery Rifle Practice. a HOW IT WORKS IN NEW YORK The Engineer Corps Challenges the Sixth Battalion. OTHER MILITARY MATTERS There is no longer any question as to the necessity for a great deal of work in the gallery; it is the best training that can be mined effort was made to have every mem- ber of the famous New York “seventh” reach a certain standard of efficiency at the armory range, and the interest thus aroused suffered no diminution during the summer and fall, and as a result the old “seventh” is away ahead in the matter of qualifica- tions and of average ability. The wise sol- dier is he who will take advantage of the many opportunities for voluntary practice afforded here. There is no reason why the efforts to secure strings of “possibles” should not be made in December or Janu- ary, instead of being postponed until the gallery is about to be closed. Several of the battalion and company commanders see this point, and are urging upon their men to visit the gallery as frequently as possible. This Promises to Be Interesting. As evidence of the spirit of emulation which is now abroad the following com- munication is presented: IN MUSICAL CIRCLES. The Coming Performance of the Messiah by the Choral Society. Good Work That This Organisation Has Done in Developing the Musi- eal Taste of Washington. The history and growth of the Choral So- monic Society did a oratorio and the higher forms of i i ii i uk iti ton without the Mr. Buck's protests were of publicity, appearing and in New York. doing its doubtless t i Headquarters Engineer Corps, D.C.N.G., 031 D street northwest, December 22, 1893. To Commanding Officer Sixth Battalion, D.C.N.G. (Through Inspector General of Rifle Practice). Sir: I hereoy offer a challenge to the sixth battalion, D.C.N.G., for a competition in rifle practice in the-brigade gallery at some date in the latter part of January, in such Hi il The date of the match to be fixed and the competition supervised by the inspector general of rifle practice, D.C.N.G. A team of ten from each organization, without re- . Range, 200 yards, ten shots each man, in stages of five shots. The ammunition to be carefully i i i F g HE i uf i ! | 3 s if i . ul i i i f E g one at the time of firing. | i @ this challenge, believing that it, whee cnaney, eerie, at (rust Kaqnay eecatve covenate eee 2 Tam, very respectfully, GILBERT THOMPSON, Major, Commanding Engineer Corps, The Troopers Won. F i | : zB h the brigade gallery on Tuesday evening, | when troop A, the second separate (cycle) | company, and light battery A stood before | the targets and did their best—through teams of ten men each—to find the bull’s- eyes. The troop and the cycle company used carbines; the light battery representatives were armed with rifies. The troop score was 870; the cycle company gathered 366 points, body of professionals, and jastly, the while the light battery aggregated 348. thin the Commenting upon the score made by his team, Capt. Barbour called attention to the | fact that the man who made the lowest score—a total of 28—was in an untrooperlike state of absolute sobriety. But for that fact the captain is convinced that his team would have done better than 385. | The “Wheel Soldiers” Have a Bugie | Corps. The second separate company is now growing most healthily, and may be regard- ed as one of the solid organizations of the care will be exercised for the comfort convenience of the audience. The rehearsals for the “Three Dukes” In fact, I used to be! guard. Last Tuesday evening it paraded with a new bugle corps at the head of the column. It was the first appearance for the musicians, and highly creditable, but Capt. Storey is not going to be satisfied with four pieces, so he and Sergeant Chandlee, who is principal musician, are going to recruit until they have eight good men who know how to blow out all the calls that were ev: leaded into a regulation bugle. eg Notes. The publication in The Star of the dis- figurement of the Hilton trophy—accom- plished by those who desired to commemo- rate Pennsylvania's winning the big prize— has interested a great many National Guardsmen throughout the country. An anx- fous inquirer who asks whether the dam- age done was of the permanent sort is Gen. George W. Wingate, president of the Na- The work of for a repetition of the juvenile performunce of “Pinafore” is going rapidly forward. Mr. Harry W. Howard is conducting both rehearsals, so far as the cerned, and the little ones a high degree of excellence. be mainly composed of the who were so successful at the first formance last spring. Master Neved by the ladies who this production that the coming ance will be better even than the one last spring. see QUEEN OR WIFET A Pretty Little Story of Victoria’s Sydney Cowell in Tammany Times. The marriage of Queen Victoria, then only twenty years of age,to Prince Albert of Sexe-Gotha, was, it is well known, a verita- ble love match, but for some years the tonal Rifle tion. It is quite a ble that under his direction the tearthetia additions to the graceful design shield will be removed. paper a! As the time for the issue of the new army rifle draws nearer there is growth of inter- est in the weapon and its capabilities. It differs considerably from the original Krag- Jorgensen, and its penetration is said to be about the same as that of the Mannlicher. The chief surgeon of the Roumanian army has been making grewsome experiments with the new Mannlicher rifle, with which the forces are being equipped. He placed a number of human bodies in rows, like sol- diers on the field of battle. At 600 metres five bodies were placed a half yard behind each other. A single buliet went through P| majesty having expressed herself in rather a Hehe three bodies {m succession. Upon the soft 5 3 of ie ies the wounds were, -| haughtily responded her haps, less serious than those inflicted bythe "There was no reply. After a long inter~ old-fashioned rifles, the hole made by the | val there came a gen and the bullet being smaller and more even; but on | low-spoken word the whole the injuries are far more terribie.| “It is I, Victoria, your wife!” The range of the new rifles is about two| And then the door was opened, and the and a half miles. young bride was clasped in her husband's The following changes have taken place in the engineer corps: W. E. Harvey has been promoted from sergeant-major to quar- termaster,with the rank of acting first lieu- +02 —— — Velocity of the Earth’s Rotation. From the St. Louis Republic. tenant; Sergeant G. G. Dennison of compa- ny C kas been promoted to sergeant-major. The corps holds its annual meeting for elec- tion of officers, &c.. December 30. Progress | ver have any idea of the high rate of has been made during the past year, and as soon as the heating fixtures are working they will find their new quarters, 931 D street, very pleasant and satisfactory, At an election held by company C, fifth battalion, D. C. N. G., at their armory last night Adjutant Guy E. Jenkins and Private I. W. Reid were unanimously elected cap- tain and second lieutenant, respectively. Daas S aa In the Social Zoo. From Harper's Bazar. Cage VII. “A bride and groom, I imagine.” “Yes.” “Love match?” “Exactly. She is head over heels in love With carriages and town and country houses and yachts.” “Can such love be lasting?” “I fancy so. Such property is not perish- ble, and he is a careful business man.” Everybody knows that the earth makes one complete revolution on its axis once every twenty-four hours. But few, how- speed necessary to accomplish that feat. The highest velocity ever attained by cannon ball has been estimated at 1,626 f per second, which is equal to a mile seconds, The earth, in making one tion in twenty-four hours, must turn a velocity nearly equal to that of a ball. In short, the rate of speed at equator has been estimated at nearly 1, feet per second, or a mile every 3.6 secon Therefore it has been calculated that if cannon ball were fired due west and ¢o7 maintain its initial velocity independent the earth, and could keep up the speed wil which it left the mouth of the gun, would beat the sun in his it around the earth. bee BF bist Ee BR) — Aided. From Truth. Ada—“Wasn’t Charlie nearly @rowned hen he fell off the yacht?” “flsie-“No; of course he could ewi beautifully; be had his duck trousers ou.’