Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1893, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till S p.m. Thursday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair; warmer; southwesterly winds. Condition of the Water. Eat Tals cpa feta iving reservoir, temperature, 21: cendi- connection, 36; condition at south Low tide. 6:10 a.m. 637 p. m. ‘The New York Academy of Medicine has honored with its ag Lemar re Wine, both as ton.c and druggists. —_->—___ Novelties in Full Dress Fixings for Men. d#enry Franc & Son, cor. 7th and D. d27-4t Sea ewe Jc octane Estimates given ae. = low as the lowest. 916 7th st. nw. CITY AND DISTRICT. “ecuunres ‘ TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand_ Op. Opera House.—“The Bottom of the Sea.” New National Theater.—“A Nutmeg Match.” Academy of Peg ne Frohman’s Comedians in “The Other Man.” Harris’ Bijou Theater—‘An American Hero.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Matthews ard * Bulger’s company. Gon; College, 47 I st. n.w.—The ro- » Mantic “My Geraldine,” by the dra- matic club of the Young Men’s Catholic Club of Gonzaga College. Metzerott Music Hall.—Concert by Ed- euard Remenyi and company. Wesley Chapel.—Stereopticon views of the world’s fair at 7 p.m. Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter’s lectures on hypnotism and mesmerism. Lincoln a. 516 10th st. n.w. — Open daily except 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to ¢p.m Monday , § to 10 Dom ——— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 am. Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. ‘Tally-ho coach line from 13th street et 10 am. and 2 p.m. for Cabin John bridge and all points of interest. — High School Class Reunions. Seventy-five members of the class of "91 of the High School met last night at the Carroll Institute to celebrate the annual reunion. There were guests enough to give fifty couples, and a very merry dancing party held sway after the early prelimina- ries of the evening, which consisted of the reading of the class chronicle by Herman J. Karpeies, the historian of the class, and the annual poem by Miss Marguerite Barnes, the ts were served during the treasurer, George The class of "SS will hold its reunion to- morrow — at the residence of Miss Jochum, 920 S street. —— oe This is a Tree. ‘Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Burbett are giving the children of their neighborhood on H street amount of Christinas its and decora- ome. Around nt the base of the cree are sev- scenes nature, notably one Genes wild shore, eee oer house: ita flashing. on on the rocky Seateesst ar ipenanie oy Sere wel ted by e! ry. On one side of the tree is a merry-go-round, in which Kris Kritigle dnd his little ones are riding. Opposite is a miniature Ferris wheel 4 with people to take rides in the wheel. The toys are all in motion, and form an unusually Thomas Kead: , Katie Halloran, G. C. Cal- -lan, John 8. Moran, Miss Mary Dempsey and Joseph Hill. Mr. J. L. Duffey painted the scenery, and Miss Mary R. White. Information has been received of the death of Mrs. Harriot Randolph White, wid- ow of the late Senator Albert S. White of Indiana. Mrs. White was one of the most Popular ladies in the official society of Washington during and after the war. She was a Miss Randolph of Virginia, and one of the brightest and most entertaining ladies of that distinguished family. She was the mother of Mrs. John B. Randolph of this eity, and an aunt of Mrs. Smith D. Fry. Her later years were spent with her chil- dren. Charity and benevolence were char- acteristic of her, and the poor people in her vicinity will mourn her loss. ———_—_— The Late Alfred D. Jones. The remains of the late Alfred D. Jones, consul general at Shanghai, passed through this city this morning on their way to his former home, Raleigh, N. C., where the in- terment is to be made. The funeral party was joined here by a delegation from Ral- eigh, consisting of Messrs. John W. Thomp- son, Ed. Chambers Smith, M. W. Page, 3. R. Lacy and Dr. Templeton. Mr. Josephus Daniels, chief clerk of the Interior Depart- ment; Mr. G. Leach, clerk to House committee on claims, and a representative from the State Department went with the committee. —_—_— Called as Associate Pastor. A call to be associate pastor has been ex- tended by the First Presbyterian Church to Rev. William D. Roberts, the pastor of the Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. Rev. Mr. Roberts has not de- cided what action he will take. In company with his wife he attended a gathering of the congregation last evening. He was at ene time a resident of this city, having been the private secretary of Mr. Robeson when Secretary of the Navy. —_—. Death of Col. ett. Col. Thomas S. Rhett died yesterday at his residence, as the result of a fall from a step ladder. The deceased was born in Seaufort, S. C., sixty-nine years ago, and the interment will take place there. Col. Rhett was a graduate of West Point, served in the confederate army, and after the war followad the profession of civil engineering. For the ast three years he has been living im this city. es Must Be Sold. Shuster’s auction sale by Thomas Dowl- ing & Co. of dry goods every day at 10 o’clock. Fine goods and big bargains. vly Pennsylvania avenue.—Advt. es Dry Goods at Auctio: Do not Mail to attend the dry goods sale by Thomas Dowling & Co. at Shuster’s, 919 Pennsylvania avenue, every day at 1U o’clock.—Advt. —_——_ Large Crowds at pr omammore Dry Goods Sale. This sale, which was opened yesterday at W. M. Shuster’s dry good establishment, vi9 Pennsylvania avenue, was largely at- tended. He has splendid goods of every deseription, that must be sold, therefore bargains may be expected. It will be con- tinued every morning at 10 o'clock until all is sold. Dowling & Co. are the auc- tioneers.—Advt. —___ Trustees’ sale of seven new brick dwell- ings, corner of llth and F streets north- east, to take place tomorrow at 4 o'clock. Bee advt. —— Trustees’ sale of Jarge apartment house, No. 1433 L street northwest, to be sold on ¥, 2th December, at 4 o'clock. This fs a very large house and in a splendid RMeighborhood, and good opportunity to ob- fain a paying investment. See adv * “THE MESSIAH.” Sympathy of the Clergy in the Work of the Choral Society. “The Messiah,” as an important part of the religious observance of the holiday sea- ‘son, has the hearty approval of the clergy of the city, as is evidenced by the com- Mendatory communications which the Chor- al Society has received from the pastors of @ number of the leading churches. Dr. Domer says: “The work of the Choral So- ciety is worthy of highest commendation and it has my heartiest sympathy.” The Rey. Mr. Newman, while deprecating the necessity of the concert occurring on an evening of the week when many churches meet for worship, expresses his interest in the objects and purposes of the society. Bishop Keane sends words of encourage- ment, expressing the hope that the en- Geavors of the society for the advancement of music among our people will be appre- ciated and co-operated with by every lover of the fine’ arts in our city. Dr. Garrigan states his belief that the society will be- come a high school of classical music for its members and a source of pride and Pleasure for the music-loving public of the city. The Rev. sir. Ramsdell writes that he is im full accord with the objects of the so- ciety. Another pastor declares his belief that this annual Christmas performance of “The Messiah,” as a great populr re- ligious festival observance, should be an oc- casion in which all the churches, Sunday schools, Christian Endeavor societies, so- dalities, hoods and other similar organizations should delight to take part; that if these would all unite it would, in his opinion, make a demonstration for good music, good morals and good religion of the very nighest character and influence, possessing a value equal to that of a series of religious meetings in raising the mind to a right moral plane. “The Mes- stah” was, in his judgment, almost a thing of divine inspiration in its marvelous composition, and is nothing else than the triumphal hymn of the Lord Jesus Christ as the victor over all evils, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! ‘The work of the society in the direction of the highest class of choral music is de- serving of the warmest support of all inter- ested in musical or other educational work, as tending to inculcate and to increase in the hearts and minds of the people of the capital an admiration and regard for all that is best and most beautiful in the arts. Musically, the society ranks high, and all that is needed is the necessary financial support which should be forthcoming. The first rehearsal will be held at Con- vention Hall tomorrow afternoon, and wil! be private, none but singers and honorary members being admitted. a AMUSEMENTS. Dixey in ‘Adonis. enry E. Dixey made his reputation in ‘Adonis’ and the many revivals of that amusing burlesque have all been successful. There are lots of pretty girls, some gorgeous evstuming, at- tractive scenery and many bright songs and good dances. Besides there will be several novel specialties. Dixey's personal popularity in this city is great and as he and his excel- lent company will be seen at Albaugh’s next week It is expected that they will be warmly greeted. “Dr. Bill.”"—That laughable comedy, “Dr. Bil,” will open a week's engagement at Harris’ Bijou Theater next Monday. The play is one of the most conspicuous of the modern laughing successes. ‘I'he merriment flows fast and incessantly and “Dr. Bill” has this season, as weil as previously, been enjoying that prosperity which is so com- plete a test of the entertaining quanties of @ theatrical attraction. A strong cast is Promised for the production. ‘nere is every reason to believe that “Dr. Bill’ will pre- scribe very generally and successfuliy for = blues during his weel stay im this city. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Roger Brothers’ Company of l'un Makers, com- prising thirty singers, dancers, comedians ind acrobatic stars, will be the attraction at the Lyceum New Year week.. ‘The — of artists is headed by the Roger Bros., and Max, the greatest of all Dutch Gee dians, dancers and vocalists, followed by the Nawns, Swift and Chase, Harding and Ah Sid, Speck Bros, James H. Cullen, Frank Reto, Annie Hart and the Garrisons. The performance will conclude with the Roger ,one-act absurdity, entitled “Dutch Aresiey Chapel.—There will be a lecture on “The World’s Columbian Exposition” at Wesley Chapel this evening, when there will be a large number of stereopticon views of the great fair displayed, as well as an interesting description of the buildings, the exhibits znd incidents connected with the exposition. “The Messiah.”—A large number of re- served seats have already been sold for the performance of the “Messiah” which will be given by the Choral Society tomorrow night at Convention Hall. Interest in this presentation of the oratorio seems to have increased within the past few days, as the demand for reserved seats has been pretty constant. The chorus will be the largest that ever participated in an oratorio in this city and the soloists are all singers of es- tablished reputation. The Baltimore Sym- phony Orchestra will perform the accom- paniments, and Prof. Kaspar believes that the public will recognize the efforts that the Choral Society have made in the direction of cultivating a popular taste for the higher forms of devotional music in substantial patronage. Mr. Dauiel, the president of the Chorals, says that the price of admission has been placed within the reach of every one, so that the charge heretofore made that the hearing of oratorio was a luxury that could only be afforded by the well-to- do does not now hold good. He believes tnat Convention Hall will be filled tomor- row night. a Christmas Festiv Last evening the Sunday school connected with Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church South had their annual Christmas festival, and the Sunday school room was filled to its utmost capacity by the parents and friends of the scholars. The exercises were announced by Mr. L. A. Stier, superinten- dent, singing, Coronation, and prayer by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Canter. The follow- ing program was most excellently ren- dered: Recitation, “A Christmas Offering,” Misses ida Linkhous and Lutie Warner; solo, Miss Bessie Carter; recitation, “Tne Beggar Child,” Miss Erma Werpver; solo, “Hung Out Christmas,” Miss Edna renner; singing, “Joy to the Worid;” recitauon, “A gortitying Mistake,” Miss Grace ; soo, sliss nana Wing; dialogue, “gne Spirit of Carisunas,” Master Arwour Smith, and Misses Juua Smitn, dna Len- son, Eva Barver, Matue and Anna moward ana Edgar Kovertson; solo, Miss Laura Bangs. An élegant copy of tne Oxrord Biple was presented by tne scholars of Mr. Cc. D. Bulas’ class to that gentleman through the superintendent. Also a_ gold pen and pencil was presented to Mr. W. W. Millan by the members of his class through the pastor. Roth of these gentlemen fit- tingly responded. Next came the most pleasing teature of the evening, and was in reserve, being the appearance of Santa Claus, personated by Mr. Brown of the Lincoln National Bank, who caused much merriment, to the juveniles especially. This was followed by the distribution of the candies, oranges, &c., to the different classes by a committee of gentlemen. The poor of the city were also remembered by substantial gifts of groceries, clothing and canned goods, besides a handsome offering in money, which will be judiciously distributed. —— Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: D. O’Brien to M. Baer, parts 231 and 232, B. and H.'s addition to Georgetown; $-. W. ¥. Hummer to John I. Lane, sub 37, square 1014; $. B. C. Pole to D. S. Mackall, lots 11 to 18, block 4, Grant Park; $-. Cora B. Key to National 8. D. 8. and T. Co., in trust, lot @, uquare 686, and sub 77, square 623; $—. Irene Harper to Lillian C. Hough, sub 34, block 3, Le Droit Park; $. L. C. Keng- la to Ella L. Chandler, sub 100, block 29, Long Meadows; $—. L. Tobriner to P. Lat- timer, part 12, res. A; B. 8S. Sim- mons to W. H. Campbell, lot 6, square 778; $-. O. C. Ruppert to Gertrude Ruppert, subs 159 and 16, square 160; $3,000. J. E. Wilson to James Tharp, part: 54, square 944; $1. $800. E. T. Benton to ©. 5 8, block 4, section 3, erie - ——_.__ Douglas Sunday School. Douglas Memorial Sunday school gave an enthusiastic and successful Christmas en- tertainment last evening. The church was packed to its utmost capacity and many turned away. The program included sev- eral recitations, address by Mr. Lesher, chairman of committee. The school sang several appropriate selections, assisted their orchestra, compos f the following Messrs. Biggs, Leech and Riceman, cornet- Roderick, Robb and Web- Mr. Field, fiut Miss Ada | Snyder, pianist; Miss Say, orgatist; iMr. Darby Thompson, chorister. CHRISTMAS IS OVER. Clearly Shown by the Small Police Docket Yesterday. “How many prisoners are in the dock this morning?” inquired Judge Kimball when court opened at 9 o'clock this morning. “Seventeen,” was the response of Bailiff Kendig. “Quite a difference between today’s and yesterday's prisoners,” the judge remarked. There were not prisoners enough in the cells to start a small procession, and one by one they appeared and entered their pleas. Edward Brown, a young colored man, had beer arrested for using bad language in a house, and he said “guilty.” “The court fines you $5,” the clerk told him. Joseph Turner, a respectable-looking little colored boy, was next called. He had been arrested by a special officer for skylarking about the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and llth street, near the entrance to Ker- nan’s theater. “I don’t want anything done with him,” said the special officer, * I only want him to. keep away from there. “Has he been locked up all night?” in- —— the judge. ‘He’s been in the station since yesterday afternoon.” “Then he's been sufficiently punished. ‘Take his bon John Bounce was the name given by a little man with a red mustache, who has been on the road some months. “He was stopping persons on the street yesterday and asking for mone; id the officer who arrested him. “I came here from Philadelphia,” said the man, “and if you let me go I'll return home.” “You may go this time, and you had bet- ter leave before you are arrested again. John Tolliver, a colored man who wi under the influence of liquor yesterday, ad- mitted his guilt and asked for time to pay his fine. “I have $1.25," he said, “and if you give me ten days’ time I'll pay the fine. “Was this a very bad case?” “No, your honor, He was drui found him blowing an oyster horn. “If I let you go,” said the Judge, “you will go out and get drunk.” “No, Indeed, judge,” said the prisoner. “1'll buy some food for my dear uttle chil- dren. A man gave me some eggnog for a Christmas present yesterday and made me drunk.” “That's all the trouble, too much eggnog. You may go this time, and the next time you let the eggnog alone. Joseph Powell said he used bad language last evening, and went down for two weeks in default of fine. Daniel Whalen, a young man who has been arrested a number of times, was given a hearing on a charge of suspicion. He was in a barber shop last night with an old man named Smith, who offered him $1 to leave him, but Whalen declined, say- ing, “I'll miss the deal, and I may as well get him as any other sucker.” He was given ninety days in default of bonds. Maurice Derl’s court experience amused him, and he stood on the stand and an- swered the judge’s questions with as much apparent enjoyment as a variety theater performance would afford. “I found him begging on the street,” was the officer's complaint. — do you live?” the judge asked im. “Baltimore,” he answered. “Why are you here?” “I came here looking for work.” “When did you do any work last?” “Six months ago. “How have you managed to live?” “Don't know.” “Have you ever lived here?” 8, sir.” “In what part of the city?” “In the northwest, of course."" “Fifteen day: The last dock prisoner tried by Judge Kimball was Wallace Reed, a colored man more than eighty years old. The aged man hobbled from the dock, and a violation of a District ordinance was charged against him. He was discharged. RSS? Sa Christmas at the United Brethren Church. The Christmas festivities were held in this church, corner R and North Capitol streets, last evening, and were in eve:y respect worthy of public notice. The only regret éx- pressed was in the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. E. Fout, who is attending a family reunion at his home in Virginia. The church was densely packed with parents and friends of the scholazs, standing room being at a disadvantage even in the gallery; the interior was festooned with green, and on the platform was erected a house with a dcor and twa windows for the accommoda- tion of Santa Claus and his wife. At the entrance was a telephone, and at its many calls it was infer-ed that the old gentleman was near at hand. On either side of the platform were placed tall and well-propor- tioned Christmas trees,which,with the pres- ents and tinsel and other brilliant drapings, made the effect very handsome. M>. Spies, the superintendent, conducted the exercises, and Prof. C. M. Williams, precentor, fur- nished most excellent music. Miss Jennie Spies, organist, and Miss Ella Lawrenson, soloist, accompanied by a stzing orchestra. The singing of the children was above the average of schools, and showed clearly the care taken by the professor in this branch of the program. Mr. Richa-d Crump per- sorated Santa Claus, and Miss Eunice Spies Mrs. Santa Claus. Miss M. Vardelle Walsh, the well-known elocutionist, gave several recitals, as well as Misses Bertie Cleveland, Gertie Weyrich, May Seyboth, Maud Spies, Effie Bradfield, Bessie Crump,Mamie Yerkes and Travis Paine. Mr. Edward Kern de- serves credit as master of decorations. After the exercises Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus made the presentation of gifts. — A Sunday School Entertainment. The members of the primary department of the Metropolitan Baptist Sunday school gladdened the hearts of a large number of their young friends last night in the Sun- day school building by distributing among them numbers of boxes of candy. A short musical and literary program was rendered by the young people, and remarks were made by Mr. U. 8S. Hanks and Mr. Julian T. Cockerell. The little ones concluded the entertainment of the evening by presenting the pastor of the church afd superintend- ent of the Sunday school with appropriate tokens of their esteem for the effort they had made in behalf of the primary depart- ment. and I ——— Slight Fires. A fire in the one-story house 17 14th street northeast yesterday did $20 damage. It was occupied by Lizzie Moses and owned by Dr. French. Yesterday afternoon No. 4 engine company was called out by a fire at the house of James Bailey, 320 Garfield avenue south- west, caused by children playing with matches, setting the bedding on fire. The loss was about $50. Last evening a fire took place at 2008 L street northwest, caused by the explosion of a coal-oil lamp, setting fire to the furniture. The house was occupied by Wm. Travers and owned by Columbus Alexander. The damage was slight. ———— For Cheap Burial Lots. A bill prepared by Mr. G. G. Boteler will be introduced in Congress upon its reas- sembling which proposes to provide cheap burial lots for residents of this district. The bill provides that such part of the Arlington military reservation which is not now oc- cupied by the national cemetery shall be given to the District to be subdivided into burial lots, to be sold at $6 per lot. One- sixth of the property is to be devoted to lots for colored people. An Assignment. An assignment for the benefit of creditors has been made by John H. Flanagan, dealer | in watches, jewelry, ete., at 531 7th street northwest, to Frank T. Browning. His as- sets, including $5,787.00 stock, real estate | in Prince George’s county, Md., lease and accounts, foot up $12,516. and liabilities, $13,216.90. —>— Death of Mrs. Lydia Boyd. Mrs. Lydia Paxton Boyd, wife of Mr. Geo. W. Boyd of the Pennsylvania railroad, who | died in Philadelphia Sunday after a snort illness of pneumonia, was well and favorably known in this city. | She was aschoolmate of Mrs. McKee President Harrison's daughter, and was a frequent guest at the White House during the last administration. She ass! ed at many public functions at the White House and was a great favorite in official society. She was the only lady outside of the presidential household that accompanied ex-President Harrison on his celebrated trip to Texas and the Pacific slope in the 27, 18983-TWELVE PAGES, FAVORS THE BILL That Requires Street Railways to Make Annual Reports. District Attorney Thomas has rendered an opinion favoring the pill introduced in | Congress providing for annual reports by the street railways. The bill, introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to the committee on the District of Columbia, provides that every street railway in the District and every railway corporation which shall here- after be organized shall be required to sub- mit on or before the first day of February in each year a report stating the amount of the capital stock, with a list of the stockholders and the amount of stock held by each, the amount of capital stock paid i the ‘total amount then of funded le Attorney Thomas has replied as follows: “I have read the bill carefully ana believe the object to be a good one—the charter of the Metropolitan company provides for pretty much the same thing. The bill ap- Pearing to be in good form J see no objec- tion to its becoming a law.” ER Rae, MR. MOODY’S VISIT. fe Has Decided to Come Here on the 7th of February for a Month. Word has been received in this city from Mr. Dwight 1. Moody, the well-known evangelist, stating that he will be in this city ready to begin the series of meetings which it is proposed to hold im Convention Hall On the 7th of February. ‘Ihe meetings wilt be continued one month, closing on the 7th of March. When representatives of the committee of this city met Mr. Moody in New York city recently to confer about his coming here he requested that the Pastors decide whether they wanted him ten days or four weeks, bearing in mind that the decision would imply a willingness to stand by the meetings for the full pe- riod. He particularly wanted it understood that church fairs and festivals should be Suspended for that time, and that every- thing possible should be done to forward the revival. At the last meeting of pastors and others engaged in making the arrange- ments for this meeting the request of Mr. Moody was explained, and after a full dis- cussion it was unanimously voted to in- vite Mr. Moody to come here for four weeks, beginning early in February. The nucleus of a general executive com- mittee has been appointed as follows: Dr. Wilson, Dr. Hamlin, Dr. Butler, Dr. New- man, Dr. Staples, Dr. McKim, Mr. Pugh and Mr. Bailey. ‘I'hese gentlemen were au- thorized to increase the committee by se- lections so as to give the following repre- sentation: ‘I'wo ministers from each of the numerically larger denominations and one | each from the numerically smaller denom- inations, two Jaymen from each denomina- tion, two representatives from the Central Union Mission and one from the Y.M.C.A. Mr. Moody will probably send two evan- gelists here to labor for the month pre- ceding his coming. A large choir will also be organized. —_——-- BIRNEY SUPPORTED. Good Templars Regard His Stand on! Winter Racing With Favor. Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars, at | its regular meeting last night, adopted a resolution, providing “That the Good Temp: | lars of the District of Columbia, with all cltizens who appreciate good government and have a just pride in the deserved good name and reputation of the capital city, their home, have cause to rejoice in the! firm stand intained by Mr. A. A. Birney, United States attorney for the District, in enforcing the law prohibiting the sale of in- toxicating liquors and gambling at Ivy City and in favor of common decency of conduct | within the mits of the District, and pledge him their hearty support and co-operation.” PES ES SUSPENDED WITHOUT PAY. Action of the Commisstonera in Re- gard to Policeman Terry Maj. Moore has written to the Commis- sionérs regarding the case of Policeman C. B. Terry, who shot Willis Washington on the 22d of November. This shooting, as all will remember,occurred at the time when the “Jack the Slasher” excitement. was at its height. Terry was at once suspended, and on the 28a of November was committed to Jalil in default of bail, pending the result of the injuries to Washington. On the 18th of this month he gave bail in the sum of $3,000 for his appearance before the Crim- inal Court, and was released from contine- ment. By order of the Commissioners, in answer to the letter from Maj. Moore, ask- ing if he should be restored pending the finding of the court, Terry has been sus- pended without pay from the Ist of this month until further notice, and Maj. Moore notified accordingly. —_—_ To Revise Court Rules. Today Chief Justice Bingham and Jus- tices Hagner, Cox and Cole were in con- sultation over the rules of the Supreme Court of the District, for the purpose of | revising them, and also over the assign- ment of justices to the courts for the year 1894, ———- Officers Elected. At the meeting of Fred. D. Stuart En- | campment, No. 7, I. O. O. F., last night, the following officers were elected, viz. Chief Patriarch, John B. Ward; high | re A. 8. Webster; senior warden, J. K. in; scribe, Sam'l. E. Boyce; treasurer, Nn i ‘icholson; junior watdeae 'g. E. Bar- ton, —_~—— Marringe Licenses. - Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: Henry ‘A. Dean and Emma J. Simpson; Michael J. McNulty and Katie Matthews; Frank H. Youngs and Minnie L. Zitsch; Joseph Johnson and Nelli? Macon; Daniel H. Smith and Mamie L. Thomas; R. D. Clagett and Massa E. Phillips of Loudoun county, Va.; Wm. T. Belton and Alic2 Wood, both of Orange county, Va.; Edward M. Hughes of Nelson county, Va., and Mary Horner of Augusta county, Va.; Lucius Holly of Cairo, Il, and Sarah V. Gaskin; E. H. Bryant and Nellie Koontz, both of Virginia; L, &. Rector and Fannie M. Goodwin, both of Virginia; James A. McFarlane and Bes. sie Hawley, both of Virginia; Franci: Scala and Katie Moosburg of meaty, Va. Carl G. Ingraham of Allegheny, and Sadie C. Johnson; Franklin C. Ja eo and Triena ‘Kreutzig; Elijah Elsey and Lucy a Gray; Walter Jones and Isabella eae Uo Protecting Orange Shippers. Several large orange growing firms in Florida are under obligations to Inspector Hollinberger of the detective corps for pre- venting alleged bogus commission mer- chants from getting large shipments of fruit from their groves. As heretofore stated in The Star, the inspector has vainly endeavored to nave the authorities secure | the enactment of a law to prevent outside merchants being swindled by bogus dealers here, and in the absence of such legislation he adopted a plan which has operated suc- cessfully. ‘he steamboat and railroad companies were furnished a list of the leged fraudulent operators and when goods are received for them the companies notify | Inspector Hollinberger by telephone. Then the goods are held in the warehouse until the firm that shipped them is notified by | telegraph and then they are turned over to some reputanle merchant. ‘Thus far several hundred boxes of the fruit have been kept out of the hands of the alleged bogus deal- ers, the last consignment having arrived yesterday. —— High School Notes, The Entre Nous Club of the Eastern High School, gave another of its pleasant and | entertaining social gatherings last night at the residence of Miss Georgie Barrett, 3226 N street northwest, with nearly the entire | membership in attendance. Refreshments were served, after which dancing was in- dulged in until a late hour. Those present were Misses Maud Acton, Clara Burroughs, May Hughes, Alice Irwin, Louise Ennis, Bessie Erly, Mabel and Susie Swingle, Jose- phine Weissmann, Bell Cox, Pearl Dillow, Mary Michael, Virgie Galbreath, Katie Mc- Naught, Florence Dudiey, Georgia Barrett and Mamie Stuart, and Messrs. Robert Mc- Keldin, Archie Acton, John Clifford, Will- iam Cromwell, Bramwell Davis, Deltus Ed- wards, Chester McGowan, Robert Moser, Clare Hillyer, Maj. Jack Heady, William Newell, S. G. Foster and Earl Ambrose. Miss Bessie Erly will receive a number of her young lady and gentlemen friends at her residence on Capitol Hili this evening. There will be several class reunions this evening, the following classes to entertain: spring of lsvl. "87 at the Down Town Club, » at the Na. tional Hotel, and ‘92 at National Rifles’ Armory. DISASTRO! FIRE. Moran’s Shoe Store on 9th Street Burned Out. About 8 o'clock last evening quite a dis- astrous fire took place at 434 Yth street, known as the Moran Shde Store, and be- fore the flames were extinguished a loss of about $12,000 in all was done. The store nad just been closed, when Mr. W. EK. Cole- man of the fruit store near by, saw a blaze, gave the alarm to Special Officer Moore and the fire alarm box was pulled. ‘The fire department responded promptly, but for a time it seemed, from the rapid head- way le, that the flames wi get be- — control. After half an hour’s work the flames were subdued. The shoe store for several months past has been run by Mr. George T. Parker and Philip Walker, and they estimated the loss at $8,000, on which there is $5,500 insurance. The cellar was occupied by Stone, dealer in novelties, who also occupied the top story, and he estimates his loss at $1,000, fully covered by insurance. Messrs. E. Montrop & Co., painters, occupied the second story, who had a large stock of finished signs on hand, which were ruined or destroyed, lose about $2,500, on which there was no insurance. Messrs. 8S. S. Shedd Bros. had a surplus stock room in the rear of the store, much of which was damaged by water, and lose $200. The building is owned by Mrs. Mary Porter, and the loss on it is about $300. sae DeMolay’s New Officers. At the annual conclave of De Molay Mounted Commandery, No. 4, K. T., held at Masonic Temple last evening, the follow- ing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Martin O'Connor, eminent command- er; Wm. T. Galliher, generalissimo; James F. Ford, captain general; Rev. Charles L. Pate, prelate; P. B. Otterback, senior war- den; Thos. Henderson, junior warden; Emil G. Schafer, treasurer; L. G. Stevens, recorder; Wm. 8S. Roose, trustee. —— A Knock Down. Lee Offutt, a young man who has been on his good behavior f: long while, went in- to Chris. Hager’s saloon on High street and called for rinks. The bartender re- fused him on the ground of his being a minor, and then he appealed to the proprie- tor, with the same result. Hager put his hand on the young man and asked him to leave, but instead of doing so he became enraged and knocked down the owner of the saloon. In court this morning Offutt was fined $5. a Metropolitan lay The Sunday school room ee the imine: |Politan M. E. Church was packed full last |evening with happy children, parents and |teachers, the occasion being the annual | Christmas festival of the Sunday om of which Mr. Thomas H. McKee 1s su intendent. There were \Christmas trees, rat. | tle shepherds carrying their “crooks” of j evergreen, little “stars” in white dresses, recitations, songs, etc. The program began with “Grandma's Dream,” given by Miss Edna Kingsman, who, though a mite of few years, shows unusual talent in elocutionary art. About sixty dollars in money and a |great quantity of provisions and clothing had been collected for distribution among }the poor, but there was enough besides to supply all the younger pupils with boxes of candy, and gifts from the trees were | distributed without discrimination among | both young and old. —_—_ Knights of St. John. At a special meeting of St. Peter’s Com- |mandery, No. 134,°R. C. V., Knights of St. | John, held last evening, it was unanimously \@ecided to parade on the occasion of the corner-stone laying of St. Paul's Church, {15th and V, Sunday, December 31. John | Dugan was appointed mounted marshal, and | Maurice Lanman and Jos. Sheahan, mark- \ers. The commandery expect to have forty | men in line and will be in command of Capt. |Jos. T. Jennings. | > | The Washington Loan and Trust Company | acts as executor, trustee, assignee, &c., | Pays interest on deposits of money, rents | safe deposit boxes.—Advt. WE HAVE HICH OPINION Of Hood's Sarsapariiia at our house and with good reason. For eight years I was troubled with rheu- j matism and all remedies falled to help me ex- cept Hood's Sarsaparilla. Like many others I have not taken it steadily; only when the au came on, but it has always given me relief. many years past I was troubled with quinsy. Since | taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla I have not had a single attack. When any of my family are taken sick they resort to Hood's Sarsaparilla. I might write several pages in praise of this excellent medicize.”” T. W. HAUS, 708 Penn Pittsburg, Pa. HooD's wot purge, purely vegetable, and pain or gripe. Sold by all druggists. CITY ITEMS. Special Prices for 10 Days. Pure Old Rye Whisky (@ years old); was TSe.; now Gie, qt. Fine Ola Sherry Wine (special importation); was now Gic. qt. patock and Rye for ¢ Sougns and Colds, large was 75e.; now Gic. bot. Small bot., 45c. Te pounds Oat Meal, ic. Bbi. Best Patent Flour, $4.50. All other goods in like propor- | (tion. Metzger’s Wholesale and Retail Gro- | cery, 417 7th st. n. w. ate do > Fall Dress Fixings for Men. | Henry Franc & Son, cor > Half dozen Cabinet Photographs for $1; ines same price; open Sunday. 919 F n.w. ‘ Bee es Razors and Pocket Knives of every de- scription; Guns and Sporting Goods. Wal- | ford’s, 477 Pa. ave. ' a Royal Headache Powders, 10e. Free Trial Samples at all Druggists. oc 25-m,w,f&stt S. Heller, 720 7th st. n.w., | @ectalty in Ladies’ and Children: 2 Hair Gut. = ae Shampooing; cures Dandruff. E MEDICAL. S. STRANGERS, TAKE ~= oe to's Consattntion free spa st uly Holiday Presents. HANDSOME AND INEXPENSIVE GIFTS, ANDIRONS, NI GRATES, &c. Large consignment of ‘the celebrated SALOPIAN POTTERY. John Howlings, 612 12TH ST. N, | SOMETHING NEW IN WASHINGTO! On the 1st day of January, 1994, there will at 1411 G st. n.w. a first-class French | and Ttallan Charcuterie (artistic cookers), to- | her with a choice line of fruits 49-1m 1po! There will be delicacies for the sick room, as Well ay substantials for ordiuary table use. A. Sala, the enterprising ey of the | | novel establishments ‘ecures ae "that will be moderate, and he invites all bers food of good ving to pay him a visit. |Gowns for New Year’s Ball | =-should ve immaculate. Send your SOILED ETTES, GLOV! ‘Sly &c., HERE and cae them “done up" equal to “new,"’ without Dury. |Anton Fischer, 996 G st. nw. and 314 Pa. ave. se. | Pirs. M. J. Hunt, 1309 F St. N. W., | CALLS ATTENTION TO HER LARGE STOCK OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC MILLINERY, = | WHICH SHE IS NOW OFFERING AT 4 GREAT REDUCTION. 426 426 Fancy and artistic. Cadbury's famous English Chocolates in dainty packages, IMPORTED BY N. W. BURCHELL, 1325 F STREET. AU that is choice, Delicious and benutiful, Candics, Figs, Nuts and Raisins a2 At prices wonderfully low. RADAM’S MICROBE KILLER MAKES SICK PEO- ple well, because it removes cause of disease. Reasonable. 50-page book free. MICROBE KILLER €0., 7 Laight St., New York. oc24-tul3t J. T. WALKER SONS, 208 10TH ST. Building, Papers, | Moth-proof Goods, Fire Baek, Clay and ‘ile Asbestos, Flue Liaing, Pulp Slate, ke. ‘apis MOTHERS! MOTHERs:! To know that s ningle application of the Cuticura Remedies will afford instant relief, permit rest and sleep and point to a speedy and economical cure of torturing, disfiguring, itching, burning and scaly humors, and not to use them without a raoment’s delay, is to fail in your duty. Cures made in child- hood are specdy, economical and permanent. Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Proprietors, Boston. (“All About the Blood, Skin, Scalp and Hair,” matied free. {7 FACIAL BLEMISHES, falling hair and cimple baby rashes prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. IF TIRED, ACHING, NERVOUS MOTHERS knew the comfort, strength and vitality in CUTICURA PLASTERS they would never be without them. io every way the purest, sweetest and best of plasters. Do You “Tinker” About: The House? Yes! Then you realize how necessa-y 00d tools are. Most any man can be “handy” if he bas the proper toois. Here you get a chest of the finest. most ‘useful tools, and not a lot for which you seldom have use. 85, $6, $7.59. $10, $13, $19 and $25. Empty chests from $2 to @6 10 patterns of our Very Highest Grade Imported Carvers reduced as follows: $2.50 SETS DOWN TO $2.10. $3 SETS DOWN TO $2.50. $3.50 SETS DOWN TO $3. $4 SETS DOWN TO $3.25. Peck & Snyder's Genuine American Cid sates, Gee. per pale and op. The prices you pay cheup Pocket Knives, imaged wors, &c., will buy the best here. Roller Skates... ae FHC. om das meee $1.75 Half dozen Plated Nut Picks... Net Cracks. Christy Knives, ver set (3 pieces).. 55C.| 5 Barber & Ross, Cor. uth & G Sts, N.W. 20 Per Cent Discount of ut ices Warcibs. clocks, “pia: VONDS, JEWELRY and SIL R WARE. Everything in ng store. without reserve, will be sold until further no- tice at A reduction of 20 cents on the dollar. which means a dollar's “worth for ouly 80 cents M. Hoffa, 717 Market Space. The Sense —of seeing is undoubtedly the most im- Portamt one that man is endowed witb. Tf you have trouble with your eyes be sure to go to a reliable refractionist. In most = = ae ~ glasses solve the difficulty. ellities for accurat testing XXX eyes are THE BEST. rid or McAllister & Co., suiians Rerectionisee 1311 F ST. (ext to Sun bnilding.) ao Perhaps You Feel Tike making some return for that gift you received yesterday and are a little Puzzled what to give. Let us suggest a “LEMAIRE” OPERA GLASS. Appropriate, useful and thing that will last for a lifetime. |Claflin Optical Co., XXx XXX XXX | es | Maso nic Temple, F St. Many New and Pleasing Shapes In French, German, ish and Ameri- can Dinner Sets that are coming in every day. Wonderfully interesting on sou prices of them, too. There can be no excuse for cracked table ware when prices are so jow and values so great. Wasutxatox Vantery Sronz, 824 7th St. N.W. z Life’ s Comfort depends on a visit to Prof. Georges & Son's, 1115 Penn, ave. n.w., and get acquainted with his methods tc prevent and cure the most painful bunions, corns, ingrowing and club nails without pain. as ‘Diamonds’ Are Our Specialty. We are determined to maintain our * ou Fron" 2 = “Leading Diamond “pins-and ta e ive more capital richer and more artistie se xo in the quantities, to 40 per cent Jacobs Bros., LEADING DIAMOND IMPORTERS, 12: exxa, A ve. Buckingham’s Celebrated Candies. For New Year's are going to be secon@ editions of our Christmas triumphs. Box Candies of all kinds are here in their most . MAILLARD'S for which the Finest Candies can be BUCKINGHATSI, 516 lth St. N.W. eresey You Are Invited —to call apd inspect the superb diaplay of ‘high-grade art now on exhibition HERE from the Berlin Photo. Co. a8 Well a6 handsome pictures of all kinds, including Paintings, Engravings, Etebe ings, Water Colons, &e. We make specialty of PICTURE FRAMES and fice GOLD FURNITURE Veerhoff’sGalleries 1217 F Street N. W. Branches: 1221 Pa. ave. mw. and 916 7th st. Now or Never. 5 ITS Pianos at Sacrifice Prices, 90 HERE are still remaining a couple nos made expressly for the bolle a trade. ite in style and a wf which we will close out at 200 “EF it yee eat ee Cae es 000. life at once. a The Piano Exchange, 913 Pennsylvania Avenue. =ISL PRERS | Isn't it lucky— = our retiring sale “S49 your holiday nod New to As our New Year's gift to ‘Take yonr pick of those $4.50 Gold ton. for $3. ot fhose $2.75 Bronze a re . tiring sale ix-—whole lines of 7 ne often soll out in a single da W. N. Dalton & Co. 519 uth St. “ger ©0 09 90 00) 000 098 00 00 00 80 00 00 02. 000;-009 00°09 09 00 09 00 00 909 G0 GO CO OO 09 00 00 09, 990 20 oo 8eseess ° Credit isthe rich man's con- veniesce—the poor man's lank account. Our Equitable Credit System is a universal help, because it denies its advantages to no one who cen keep © promise ‘The humblest teller can meet ‘the ob:ivations it umposea. After yon select all the FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERIES, STOVES, &., you want, rou make a small deposit—e trifte— and follow that up weekly or monthly wits otber small pay- ments. All the time the Furni- tare is yours. Do you know of sny easier— cheaper ones? House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 Axo 923 Tx Sr. aes 636 Mass. 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