Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1893, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1893-TWELVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till S p.m. Saturday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, showers today and tonight, fair Satur- day afternoon; colder, winds becoming north- westerly. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 s.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 39; condition, 96; receiving reservoir, temperature, 40: condi- tion at connection, 36; condition at south connection, 16; distributing reservoir, tempera- ture, 41; condition at influent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. ‘Tides Tomorrow. High tide. | Low tide. 1:16 am. 1:47 p.m. 7:52 a.m. 8:30 p. m panes ee “Sins “SPECIALS” IN GROCERIES, &c., TOMORROW, By W. H. KEISTER, 9th and La. ave. We are headquarters at lowest prices for Fruits and Provisions, Wines and Liquors. The following are a mere index to the tempting inducements HERE Jed Fine Old Rye Whisky, 3 yrs. 0 Fine Old Rye Whisky, 2 yrs. old.. Pcie: Jenlai See double col. Price List. Page 4. _ Mr. F. FREUND'S handsomely appointed establishment at 815 10th st. is now ready for dinner parties, banquets, wedding re- ceptions, &c. Dinners also served at pri- = residences, as formerly. _ Telephone, $2 gal. 7 ET Ra ae Cheap Grocery Price List. Page 4, wis taser ommcarndiin SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY. Prime Rib Roast, We.; Lamb, 12 1-2c. to 15e.; Sugaricured Hams, 12c.; 3lbs. Lard, 25e.: 1 can Corn, Peas and Tomatoes, 25c. Drop us tal order. INTERNTIONAL, 1201 and E st. n.w. “ Try Dr. Dougias’ Liver & Kidney Tea, 10c. ———_—___ Saturday—At the cor. of 9th and La. ave. we will have the finest lot of Beef we have ever offered to the public, at the usual prices; also a fine lot of Poultry of all kinds, and all kinds of Smoked and Salt Meats, as cheap as the cheapest, with polite attention. Open 5 a.m. until 12 p.m. J. A. HOFFMAN & SONS. Hempler, optician, removed to 6th & Ave. SS JAMES THARP, 812 F STREET, Will sell temorrow 5 bots. of his choice Claret, for punch, for $1. Also imported Sherry, $2 gal. His old “Berkley” Rye Whisky is famous, $4 gal. ———— Novelties in Full Dress Fixings for Men. Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7th and D. Bonet elma Read Johnston’s New Price List. Page 4. | Medf past dene adc Estimates given on papering houses as tow as the lowest. 916 7th st. n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—“rne Bottom of the Sea.” New National Theater.—“A Nutmeg Match.” Academy of Music.—Charles Frohman’s ‘Comedians in “Mrs. Grundy, Jr.” Bijou Theater.—“An American Hero.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Matthews ard Bulger’s company. ¥. M. C. A., 1409 N.Y. ave.—tiilustrated lecture by Clayton E. Emig for the benefit of the gymnasium fund. Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter's lectures on hypnotism and mesmerism. Lincoln Relics, 516 10th st. n.w.—Open daily except Sunday, 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4pm. Monday and Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 am. Tally-ho coach line from 511 13th street at 10 am. and 2 p.m. for Arlington, Cabin Joba bridge and all points of interest. eee haieclfceriplicem THE RELIEF COMMITTEE. The Appointment of Subcommittees by the Chairman. Col. Tracey, the chairman of the central relief committee, has appointed two of the committees provided for by resolution adopt- ed at the last meeting of the committee. ‘The auditing committee consists of Mr. B. H.. Warner, chairman; Mr. J. Harrison Johnson and Judge C. C. Cole. ‘The committee to consider the subject of @ permanent relief committee is composed of Mr. Simon Wolf, chairman; Mr. John G. Slater, Mr. John F. Cook, Mrs. J. W. Bab- son aad Dr. Ritchie. —— Delaware Was Not Ahead. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The article from the Baltimore Herald on the publication of the war records, copied in Wednesday's Star, closes with the state- ment that Delaware furnished more men in Proportion to its military population than any other state. ‘This must be a mistake, for according to the report of the adjutant general the quota of Delaware was 13,935, and she furnished but 12,284, or 1,651 less than her quota;while Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Lili- nois and each furnished consider- ably more than theor quota. Even the de- spised District of Columbia excelled Dela- ware in this respect, for while her quota was 13,973, or but 38 more than Delaware's, she furnished 16,534, or 4,250 more than| Delaware, and which was 2,561 more than her quota. In fact, only one state excelled or equaled the District in that respect. Let the truth of history be preserved. ber 1 W. C. DODGE. ——__ Frankfin Lodge Election. Franklin Lodge, No. 2% Knights of | Pythias, has elected the following otticers for the ensuing term: Chancellor com- mander, R. C. Gover; vice chancellor, J. E. Thomas; prelate, L. H. Middiekaufr; master of work, J. B. Woodfield; master of | exchequer, L. Fugitt; master of tinance, | I. H. Entwistle; keeper of records and | seal, Thos. Adams; master-at-arms, Dan. Rothwell. Representatives to the Grand Lodge, R. C. Gover, J. T. Woodfield, ‘Thos. Adams, I. H. Entwistle, N. Anderson. ‘Trus- tees, J. T. Woodfield and Thos. Adams. —— The Police Relief Fund. Mr. Sylvester, the chief clerk of the police @epartment, has received the following con- tributions to the police charity fund: Eb- bitt House Company, through Messrs. Will- fam D. Rudy and William Frazee, $100; W. W. Rapley, $0; Capt. Brandebury of the pension office, $9.36, collected among the clerks under him; William King & Sons, 1022 16th street, two tons of coal. A } in East Washington sends a quantity of| clothing, which will be distributed from the fifth precinct. — Watch Meeting. The watch-night service in the Metropoli- tan M.E.Church,corner of 4 1-2 and C streets | Rorthwest, promises to be of unusual inter- | est. The usual Sunday evening service will be heid at 7:30 o'clock, and the midnight ser- vice will begin at 10:45 p.m. and continue until 12:10. In addition to the fine musical service, short addresses will be given by Prof. Sites, president of the Epworth League; Rev. Dr. Nayler, the presiding elder; Rev. Bishop Hurst ‘and the pastor, Dr. Johnston. Sane eae Holiday Rates via C. 0. RR. The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will | sell holiday excursion tickets at greatly | Feduced rates to local points east of Charleston, W. Va., December 22, 23, 24, 25, 8, 31 and January 1, good returning until January 3. Richmond,$4.85; Staunton, $6.1 Lexington, Va., $7.56; Charlottesville, $4. —Advt. ——— Be Secure.—Avoid loss by fire and burg- lary, secure a box in the safe deposit vauit, Washington Loan and Trust Company, vth and F.—Advt. —_.—_. Trustee's sale of three new brick dwell- ings on L street, near 3d street southeast, to be sold tomorrow at 4 o'clock p. m. Sec | advt. i mt and extensive sale of furniture, china, &c., at Sloan's, 1407 G street, 10 a. m. tomorrow. Dealers and private buyers | should be cn hand.—Advt. Impo- — The Washington Loan and Trust Compa- ny acts as execufor, trustee. assignee, &c., Days interest on deposits of money, rents Sale deposit boxes.—Advt. COMMITTEES APPOINTED Getting Ready for the Big Knights of Pythias Conclave. Subcommittees and Collectors to Tal Care of Different Disiricts— Dividing the City. At a meeting held last night in the War- der building of the executive committee of the Knights of Pythias, for the August conclave, the following subcommittees were announced: Reception of Supreme Lodge—A. F. Med- ford, chairman; N. Bunch, Joseph B. Con- ner, James 8. Davis, Burton T. Doyle, George E. Emmons, Richard Goodhart, My- ron M. Parker, John W. Ross, Thomas W. Smith, B. H. Warner, Henry G. Wag- mer, Beriah Wilkins, L. C. Wood, S. War- rea Woodward. Decorations—John Humphrey, chairman; William H. Hutchins, John W. Bradbury, A. C. Columbus, T. A. Hughes, Charles Hodges, J. G. McQueen, P. Newhouse, Thos. Humphrey, H. W. Higham, Joseph Riley, Charles Maier, W. W. Sowder, A. E. Glass- cock, R. C. Glasscock. Transportation—George W. Heisley, chair- man; R. A. Parke, H. B. Hegge, L. S. Brown, A. L. Reed, George M. Bond, John Callahan, Col. McKibbin, E. J. Lockwood, F. A. Reed, J. B. Conner, Wiiliam G. Lown, T. H. Hall, Dr. Birdsall, Gen. J. E. Smith, Col. Dunlop, Gustavus H. Grapp. Conveyances—W. T. Mockbee, chairman; James G. Bowen, T. A. Goodman, John H. Olcott, Ralph it, Allison Naiflor, John Carr, Ferdinand Frank, P. D. Vinson, Har- ry Coggins, Harry Schneider, and John W. La Tourette. Music—F. W. Helbig, chairman; William Brackhagen, John Schombert, John End- ers, George Bessler, John Schorr, Louis Schenck, Henry Leimbach, William Martin, Henry Naw, and George Sonneman. Anformation—J. W. Cronie, chairman; L. FOxwell, E. W. Yount, J. W. Thompson, George E. Linkin, R. 'F. Cro- nie, John H. Birdwell, A. F. Medford, BE. F. Frazier, and J. W. Gailiher. Reception of unform rank—J. C. Yost, el n; George W. Heisley, W. 'T. Mock- bee, J. Gladmon, N. Bunch, F. W. Helbig, John Enders and John Schombert. Camp grounds—Notley Anderson, chair- man; Richard Goodhardt, James McNabb, jr, C. M. Loeffier, D. J. McCarty, J. W. Cronie and W. T. Mockbee. Badges—Burton T. Doyle, chairman; B. F. Crown, J. C. Yost, J. W. Carter, A. F. Medford and John M. Kline. Hall for supreme lodge session—J. B. Con- ner, =— Richard Goodhardt and A. F. ‘ord. Printing—J. W. Carter, chairman; F. P. Wilkins, H. F. Bart, G. W. Hall and G. W. Bauman. in. Auditing—J. M. Kline, chairman; Burton T. Doyle and W. T. Mockbee. N. Bunch, chairman; A. F. Med- ford and F. H. Pierce. Collectors Appointed. The report of Mr. Richard Goodhardt upon the division of the city into districts, was| adopted, and the following collectors of sub- scriptions were named: Pennsylvania avenue, from North Capitol street to Rock Creek—R. Goodhardt, A. F. Medford, B. T. Doyle and G. W. Heisley. F street, from North Capitol street to Rock Creek—J. H. Mitchell. Seventh street, from river to boundary— J. M. Kline, H. Coggins, J. W. Cronie, J. B. Conner and G. J. L. Foxwell. Ninth street, from river to boundary—J. Humphrey, J. W. Carter, F. W. Helbig, W. T. Mockbee. Fourteenth street, from river to boundary —Notley Anderson. Louisiana avenue, Maryjand avenue and the markets—J. K. Mangum, A. H. Thomas, G. Taylor Wade, S. Silberburg and G. W. Sanford. Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and Florida avenues, from North Capitol street to Rock Creek—R. Goodhardt, J. W. Cronie, Notley Anderson. and E streets northwest, from west side of North Capitol street to Rock Creek— Thomas H. Hall, John Adams, john Mebeth) and C. E. Curtis. G, H, t and K streets, from North Capi- tol street to Rock creek—A. F. Medford, W. T. Mockbee and J. W. Carter. L, M, N and O streets, from North Capi- tol street to Rock creek—R. M. Brown. , Q, R, 8, T, U, V and W streets—Will- jam H. Doherty, Samuel Sherwood, Alex- ander Smoot and J. €. Wilson. From the west side of South Capitol street to the east side of tth street and from Louisizna avenue to the river, includ- ing streets east and west—R. F. Cronie and J. W. Cronie. From the west side of North Capitol street to the east side of 6th street and north side of Louisiana avenue to the Boundary—E. G. Gill, J. F. Clark, F. J. Acker, M. S. Campbell, C. T. Roderick, J. N. McIntosh, W. ‘t. Galliger, T. M. Grinder, Geo. W. Grinder, M. D.; Walter F. Hewitt and Em- ory Hibbs. Eighth, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th streets west from river to Boundary, and including streets east and west—B. F. Mundell, J. H. Busher, John L. Burkhardt, C. H. Fleich- man and Geo. W. Bessler. 19th, 20th, 21st, , 24th, 25th and 26th streets from river to Boundary, and including streets from east to west—W. G. Lown, H. M. De- lame, A. Frey, D. C. Cropley and H. F. Bar- nard. Georgetown, from Rock creek westward— B. F. Harper, T. H. Gladman, P. R. Taven- ner, J. Schoenther, 3. E. Palmer and E. T. Simpson. Capitol Hill, from East Capitol street southeast and from South south—B. F. Evans and G. W. Bowman. Capitol Hill, from East Capitol street northeast and from North Capitol street north—N. Bunch and E. L. Philips. The special committees are as follows: ‘apitol street Hotels and railroads—R. Goodhardt, B. T. } Doyle and A. F. Medford. Steamboats—George Smith and W. F. Grinden. Breweries—George W. Heisley, Ed Brown, J. Schombert, H. J. Camfield and John En- ders. ee SERED, WIRES MUST Go. Those on 15th Street Between F and M Ordered Down, The United States Electric Lighting Com- pany will have to prepare to put its wires on 15th street between F and H streets northwest under ground. Some time ago they asked permission to replace certain dangerous poles, and on looking into the matter it was found that the company had a conduit on this street ipto which the wires could be placed, and the opinion of the district attorney was asked as to the power of the Commissioners to compel them treir wires. The attorney came out strong in his opinion that the Commissioners could and should require the Electric Lighting Company to put their wires under ground at that point, and now the Commissioners have taken the necessary step and decided that the overhead wires must go. They acted on the following recommenda- tion received from Capt. Fiebeiger in re- gafd to the matter: “I have the honor to state tha on Octo- ber 1893, the United States Electric Lighting Company asked authority to re- piace certain poles which they reported to be in dangerous condition. On examination it was found that the United States Elec-| tric Lighting Company had a conduit on this street into which the wires could be placed. The matter was referred to the at- terney as to the power of the Commission- ers to compel them to take down the wires | and place them in the conduit. The attor- ney has decided that the Commissioners have the power, and I Would recommend that an order be issued to the United States Electric Lighting Company directing them to remove all poles and overhead wires on 15th street northwest between F and H streets on or before the Ist day of Feb-| ruary, 1894."" This recommendation by Capt. Fetbeiger was approved by the Commissioners late yesterday afternoon. _——— The Excelsior Club Entertains, ‘The regular monthly social gathering of the members of the Excelsior Club was held on Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Bradley, 627 East Capftol street. The hostess of the evening had been select- ed at the previous meeting as the essayist for the occasion, taking as her subject, “Abraham Lincoln.” The subject was ably | handled by Mrs. Bradley, and her interest- ing account of the biography and writings of the renowned “Abe” was highly appre- elated by those present. who were as fol- | lows: Mesdames Metcalf, Frear, Kalstrom, Frisbie, M. Parkes, D. W. Parker, Naylor, Martin, Norris and McCreery, Misses Van Doren. McCreery, } Van Horn, Park- er, Rennett and Caswell, and Messrs. Frear, Parker and McCreery, to use this conduit for | HIGH SCHOOL ’93. 4 First and Last United Class Reunion Held Last Night. The first reunion of the class of '98,Wash- ington High Schools, last night, was @ most pronounced success, and one that will be long remembered by the young lady and gentlemen graduates. Dancing, of course, was the principal feature of the evening, the one in which the most interest centered, and as the gliding notes of “Over the Waves” sounded in perfect harmony from Donch’s well known orchestra, the couples filed into the hall in all of their ball room finery ard made a merry beginning to the most eventful of high school reunions. Eventful, in that it was the first and also the last gathering in which the graduates of the Central, Capitol Hill (Eastern) and Western high schools were to be united. The first part of the evening's program consisted of eight dances, after which the assemblage was called to order by Mr. Joseph Finckel, the president of the united class. Mr. Harry Douglass King then fol- lowed with the class history, speaking first of the manner in which the three high schools had been organized and then of the rapid advancement that had been made by the Eastern and Western schools, so rapid in fact that they were now as well known as the mother school, although va- rying considerably in membership. Mr. King, in sparkling terms, cited briefly the brilliant record of the High School Cadet regiment, which, during the three years in which '93 was installed in school, advanced from four to eight large companies, thus making it the largest cadet organization in the country. The speaker told of the va- rious school organizations and, concluding, thanked the class for the kindness of elect- ing him class historian. The next feature was the class poem, which was composed by Miss Rose Park- man ard read by Miss Katie McNaught. Following this, the election of officers of the united class for the year 1894 should have been in order, but Mr. Bram. C, Davis, speaking for the Capitol Hill graduates, surprised the graduates of the other schools by announcing that the pioneer members of the first graduating class of the Capitol Hill High School had found, after carefully considering the matter, that it would be to the advantage of that class to hereafter hold its reunions separately from the other ‘schools, in that in such an event the uates would turn out In full force and an attendance could be secured even greater than that which then figured at the com- bined reunion. Speaking further, Mr. Da‘ announced it as the intention of his class to then and there withdraw from the united ranks and made a motion that the officers of the Capitol Hill class should be elected separately from the other schools, which, |after remarks by Messrs. Warner, Hayes, Street and King, was favorably egies. upon. That settled it, and hereafter the classes will be known as the class of ‘93 of the Central, Capitol Hill and Western high schools respectively. Officers Elected. After the friendly controversy had ter- minated, the couples repaired to the lower floor, where an elegant “set out” awaited them. On returning to the hall the Central portion of the class elected officers as fol- lows: Mr. Joseph Finckel, president; Miss Moritz, vice president; Miss Bresnahan, j secretary, and Mr. Stutz, treasurer. An executive committee of five was appointed, comprising Misses Ross and Young, and Messrs. Test, Hayes and King. Owing to the lateness of the hour and the short time {which remained for dancing, the Capitol Hill graduates decided to postpone their election untii next week, and it is probable the Westerners wili do the same. Dancing occupied the last part of the evening—rath- er the early part of the morning. The suc- cess of the evening's reunion was due prin- cipally to the urtiring efforts of Presidents Finckel and Street and Bramwell Davis.and L. H. Reichelderfer, chairmen of the floor and reception committes, _ respectively. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKeldin, Mr. and Mrs. John Doug- lass King, Mrs. R. H. T. Leipold, tr Cheney Swain, Dr. Hess, Misses Maude Cox and Pearl Dillow of New York, and Misses Katie McNaught, Louise Ennis, Vir- gie Galbreath, Lucy Grant, Blanche Durfee, Grace Ross, Ella Myers, Jenny Young, Kate Evans, Helen Biddis, Mabel Shook, Clara L. Smith, Mabel Swingle, Clara Hoover, Alice Irwin, Nellie Stetson, Celeste Moritz, | Mamie Stuart, Maud Aiton, May Hughes, Bessie Erly, Alice Sherman, Josie Weiss- man, Eva Steward, Bessie Donn, Pauline Stutz, Minnie Stutz, Mary Walling, Mary Bresnahan, Cecelia Sullivan, Greene, Thompson, Bachellor, Matthewson and Slater, Messrs. Bram. Davis, D. B. Street, | Robert McKeldin, William Newell, Hume Talvet, Le Roy Parker, L. H. Reichelder- fer, 12> Finckel, Robert Test, Archie Aiton, D. M. Edwards, Harry Donnally, W. H. Johnson, Robert Roy, Robert Leipold. Fred | Stutz, Jack Spaulding, Harry King, Harold Grant, James Bevans, Ea Tralles, Charles | Clarke. William Wilson, Arthur Warner, | Everett Warner, Le Roy McNeely, Robert Moser, William Cromwell, John G. Ai W. J. Pulling, R. B. Hayes, Ralph Murray, Howard Boyle, L. H. Mat- Dowling, L. Bresnahan, Bradley and Mattingly, and a num- those who were not members in the | Lewis | ber of W- | class, but came with members to spend a social evening. —_—__ ARRESTED HERE. Wm. Diggs,Wanted for Murder in Vir+ ginia, Found in Georgetown. On the 16th day of December Wm. Diggs, a colored boy about eighteen years of age, while at a public gathering in Orange coun- ty,Va., near a small place known as wlifton, became engaged in a quarrel with Strander | Dawson, originating from the conduct of a woman. The quarrel, it is claimed, began on both sides, strengthened through the as- sistance of drink, and before the day was out the men began to fight. it was a hara struggle for supremacy. First Diggs be- came a temporary victor and then Dawson. All at once Dawson fell with a knife wound in his abdomen. Diggs later said that he had been obliged to strike in defense of his | own life. ‘rhe wound, it was soon found, would no doubt prove fatal, and tour days later it did. Diggs thereupon left the scene of the tragedy and came to Georgetown. He took up his residence with his sister in what is known as Kock court, a collection of small bricks between 27th and 2sth, Ol and N streets. He retained his proper name and went about apparently unmindful of the | crime hanging over him. He went to church frequently and conducted himself in an or- |derly manner. A day or two ago the sister of the fight’s victim came to Georgetown and happened to go to church. ‘There she saw and recognized the slayer of her broth- er. The police here were notified. Lieut. Swindells telegraphed immediately to the authorities of Orange county of the discov- | ery of the man wanted there and the proper | steps were taken to place him under arrest. | Officers Burrows, Conion and Bloom were detailed. No trouble was given them at all, | the boy surrendering without a murmur, | further than the frequent protestation that the deed was committed in self-defense. | Diggs is dark, apparently gentle, and about five feet six in height. | —>.__ Unnece: 'y and Dangerous. To the Editor of The Evening Star: On Saturday afternoon last, just as the | departments were closing, and when the tide of travel was at its highest, a gang of | laborers were put to work chipping out the |concrete pavement at the intersection of 15th and G streets, just at the street car | transfer station. Man, woman and child , Who passed from the transfer box to the | cars, and vice versa, had to run the gaunt- let of a fusillade of flying concrete chips, | that were alike dangerous to the eyes and face, and could easily have blinded or scar- red one for life. Such an inexcusable, brutal, “public be d—d” piece of business it has rarely been my lot to witness. There | Was no necessity for it. The pavement could | he ve waited for a few days, when pubjfc | truvel was less, and nobody need have bel endangered. At no time on a street Iike that should such work be done between the hours of 8 and 5, and some manner or method should be devised by which no chips should fly, such as striking a wedge with 3 sledge hammer. I called the attention of the policeman on duty to the case. He saw the inhuman’ proceeding, but was powerless to interfere. Now, cannot this be prohibited for the future? Why should some irrespon- sible contractor be allowed such license as this? Why is not some effort made to avoid this dangerous work by not allowing axes to be used for this purpose?—but, as I before suggested, the hammer and wedge. One would think that common humanity would impel a contractor to adopt this method, but anyway, he should be forced to do it. DAVID FITZGERALD. December 28, ——.__- Dr. James H. Howard of 4th and Pome- | Toy streets, who was one of the victims of | the Ford’s Theater disaster, and lost his | Watch at the time, has recovered the case, | but not the works. The case was found by | one of the laborers in the debris. | street, Fitchburg, Mass. Get only Hood's. ' AMUSEMENTS. The Choral Society scored a success, both artistically and financially, in the perform- ance of Handel's great oratorio “The Mes- siah” at Convention Hall last night. The audience did not fill the hall, but there were about 4,000 people present and that number insured a profit to the treasury of the society that will be very welcome. The Choral Society has given “The Messiah” many times, but never with such excellent effect as last night. in the first place, the society Never sang so many voices as last night, and the number would have been greater had it not been for the epidemic of colds and influenza. The actual num- ber in the chorus last night was 343, com- posed of 206 ladies, about an equal num- ber of sopranos and altos, 62 tenors and 75 The arrangement of the chorus ‘was such as to focus the tone as much as possible and the result was a volume of sound that completely filled the hall. In- cluded in the chorus were several organiza- tions that had joined with the Chorals in their efforts to make this presentation of “The Messiah” a notable event in the his- | tory of oratorio performances in this Dis- trict. These were the Mt. Vernon Choral | Society, the Mozart Chorus Club, the Mt. Pleasant Choral Society, the Euterpe Glee Club and the Capital Glee Club. Prof. Josef Kaspar, the director of the Choral Society, had just reason to be proud of the work of the force under his control t night. Irom the first chorus number, “And the Glory of the Lord, &c.,”" to the final “Worthy is the Lamb,” there was but Uttle to criticise. In a few places there was some uncertainty, particularly in the tugue movement in the “Glory to God,” but in oth- er numbers the chorus redeemed themselves and earned an encore for their excellent singing of “For Unto Us a Child is Bor a compliment rareiy paid to a chorus. ‘Ine | great “Hallelujah” chorus was also finely sung, and, in fact, the chorus may fee! well Satistied with its noble work. ‘Ihe soloists were all satisfactory and their voices har- monized well in concerted work. ‘I'wo of the singers, Miss Gertrude isdmands and | Mr. Ericsson Bushnell, had sung here be- | fore and had established themselves as favorit They were both warmly wel- and in every number gave complete Satisfaction. Mrs. Genevra Johnstone Bish- op, the soprano, had never been heard here before, but she came with a good reputa- tion, which her work last night justified in | a degree. In most of her numbers she was all that could be desired, but in the great test, “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth,” her voice was hardly broad and full enough to interpret the true devotional spirit of the composition. She fulfilled the technical re- quirements of the score, but lacked the lofty feeling. Mr. J. H. McKinley, who was | to have sung the tenor role. was prevented | trom coming by grip, and Mr. &. C. ‘rowne, | who sang in his stead, displayed a tenor voice of good quality, which he used artist- ically. He was thoroughiy at home i the music and made altogether the most favor- able impression of any tenor who has ap- peared here in oratorio. | The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra fur- nished the accompaniment and did excellent work, more satisfactory in many respects | than that of the Damrosch Orchestra a year ago. The prestige of this splendid performance of the “Messiah” will arouse fresh mterest in the Choral Society and its future concerts | will be eagerly anticipated. | Mrs. Grundy, jr.--The presentation of a new play is always an interesting event. | Neither manager nor actors are sure of the | effect it will have upon the public, no mat- ter how well it may have gone at rehearsal. | Consequently there is always some uncer- | tainty on the part of the players and a good | deal of anxiety on the part of the manager as to the result of a first performance. The old idea of ‘trying it on the dog” and mak- ing a first production merely a dress re- hearsal was abandoned jong ago. The most astute managers believe now that the first performance of a play should be wit- nessed by an intelligent and critical aud- fence, so that if it passes their judgment it Is good for a money maker elsewhere. Mr. Charles Frohman has come to believe that the theater going public of Washing- ton is as fair in its judgment, as intelli- gent in its appreciation of the class of Amusement that is generally desired, and as competent to pass a verdict upon the merits of a dramatic work and the abilities of players any city in the country, Con- sequentiv he has made this city the scene of the first presentation of many of his most pronounced successes. His first ve ture in that respect was “Wilkinson's Wid- ows,” and th ‘as followed by “Settled Out of Court.” “The Girl I Left Behind | Me," “Aristocracy” and “The Other Man.” all of which were first produced unon the | staee of a Washington theater. All have | justified the opinion exnresse’ of them here | at their initial production. Last night Mr. Frohman gave Washingtonians an onnor- tity to see for the first time “Mrs. Grnndy, ir." an adaptation hv Mr. Clyde Fitch of the French success. “Corrigan vs. Corrigan.” It wes internreted hy a com- nanv of admirable eomettans, who did all for the plav. and for twa | it of the audience was kent | un, and there was continual langhter. The | niece fe a rev ring farce. and affaris excel- lent enportynities for Mr. Josenh Holland, | Mr. R- A. Roberts. Mr. Harry Rrown, Mr, | Ton Metrichstein. Mr Thomas Rurne. Mr. Henrv Standine and Miss Henrietta Cross- | man and Miss Margaret Craven to do some verv amusing work. | The first act which takes nlace in bache- | Jor apartments in » hotel sets the pace of fnnnv incidents. which Is Increased in the) second act. where thescene is laid ina court -eom. during the trial of a divorce suit. The third act is certsiniv a chenee from that whieh has preceded it and Uae man the audience to the rooms of the strong man and the clairvoyent. who runs a me- | nagerle and circus. He-e the two young hachelors discuise themselves, one as a kangaroo, and the other es a rolar bear, and the whole business is of the knock- phout variety stvle. Tt mav he that when practice has elven more snap and go to the | retion thet this act will be hette:, but the | ‘dea ts ® bad one. and should be changed. ‘The location of the action may he retained. | but the proper denovement could be made withont resorting to the wild heast disguise. Jack Demnsey at Alhauch’s.—There will be a strong drawing card at Alhaugh’s The- | ater tomorrow nicht, in the person of Jack Dempsey. the Heht weight champion. and the winner of fiftv-one battles, Afte> the Inst act of the “Bottom of the Sea” Jack | Demnsey will snar three rounds with Joe Fielding. well known to Washingtonian: and any local snarrer of his class. It will be purely and thorouebly a scientific con- test. Dempsey’s renutation ts such as to) warrant a good exhibition, and the fight will be one of the highest order. a Kensington Xmas Festival. Yesterday at 1 o'clock a group of children were seated around a beautiful Christmas tree in the ante room of the Church of Our | Redeemer, Lutheran, Rev. D. E. Wiseman, pastor. After a short program had been rendered the pastor gave a brief talk to | the children upon the good that the school | had already done. Mrs. Jas. Y. Davis also | made a few practical remarks to the chil- dren, after which they were permitted to go home, taking with them several useful gifts from the hand of their teacher, Miss Annie Jackson, kindly donated by a couple | of well wishers of the work. The presence | of Mrs. Williams and her assistance, which she is ever ready to give, added much to the occasion. It Seems Like a Miracle | After a sickness of two years, when my case was considered hopeless, that after taking Hood's | Sarsaparilia last fall, I was able at New Year to | engage with the city of Fitchburg to compile the record of births in the city for the preceding year, I accomplished the work with comparative case, being cut in the unusually severe weather of the winter, working each day. Several members of my family have also taken HOODS SARSAPARILLA with marked benefit. It 1s as staple as flour in our house, and its presence almost indispensable. It is certainly a sterling and invaluable remedy.” ERASMUS A. NORRIS, Journalist, No. 7 Lincoln | tipation by restoring oi ry canal. BAD COMPLEXIONS, Pimples, blackheads, red, rough and olly ckin and bands, dry, thin and falling hair, and simple | baby blemishes are prevented and cured by CUTI- | CURA SOAP, most effective skin-purifying ard beautifying Soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest of toilet and nursery Soaps. Sold throughout the world. a5 | Fancy and artistic. Cadbury's famous English Chocolates in dainty packages, IMPORTED BY N. W. BURCHELL, 1325 F STREET. All that 1s choice, Delicious and beautiful, Candies, , Nuts and Raisins A: pril's wonderfully low. 21 | | For New Years “WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.” A BOX OF Beecham’s Pill Constitutes a family medicine chest. Sick Headache, Weak Stomach. Loss of Appetite, ‘Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Giddiness, Fullness. tiveness, Biotches on the Skin, Disturted Sleep and all nervous and trembling sensations are re.feved by using these Pilis. Covered with s Tasteless and Solu- dle Coating. Of all druggists. Price, 25 cents a box. b New York Depot, 365 Canal st. ee CITY ITEMS. Special Prices for 10 Days. Pure Old Rye Whisky (4 years old); was TSe.; now 5c. qt. Fine Old Sherry Wine (special importa- ttion); was 75c.; now 65c. at. Rock and Rye for Coughs and Colds, large bot.; was 75c.; now 65c. bot. Small bot., 45c. Ten pounds Oatmeal, 35c. Bbl. Best Patent Flour, $4.50. All other goods in like proportion. Metzger’s Wholesale and Retail Grocery, 417 7th st. n.w. 1t* Mandolins, $5. Violins, Banjos, Guitars and Strings. Walford’s, 477 Pa. ave. 1t* Atimaer torn See double col. Price List. Page 4. 1t ———— For New Year Receptions. Princess Paper-shelled Almonds, . Naples Walnuts, large and bright, best for years, l5c. Mixed Nuts, fresh and new, 2 Ibs. for 25c. Cluster Raisins, Grapes. Florida Orang Kid Glove Oranges. For punches we have from the vine- yards of the late Senator Hearst, his finest vintage of Clarets, vintage 1887, heavy bodied and rich, with an exquisite bouquet; per doz., per bot. 25. Fine Oid Jamaica Rums, New England Rum, had in store for five years. Our Port Wine for Svc. qt. bot., very rich, crusty. Sherry for 5uc. at. bot., pale and mellow. Our Pure Rye Whisky for 65c. qt., is an acknowledged leader. Give us an order. All goods guar- anteed or money refunded. it P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st. n.w. ars Nenad an Cheap Grocery Price List. Page 4. It _ 11 You Have It? uble-breast—light or dark color How Single or do any of these styles we can supply tn our | $1.48 It H d2y-2t it Jacket. Regular $2.00 values. RY FRA & SON, cor. 7th and v. icicles apes Read Johnston's New Price List. Page 4. j vote Mad sep | Royal Headache Powders, 10c. Free Trial Samples at all Druggists. oc 25-m,w,f&stt Saag as 8. Helier, 720 7th st. nw. weclalty In Ladies’ and Children's Heir Gut ber Shampooing; also cures Nandruff. i Open “Half Day Monday. New Year’s ‘Diamonds’ To be “faultlessly” attired for New Year's receptions means that you should have a few Diamonds—a Diamond Pendant- @ pair of Diamond Ba: a Diamond Hair Ornament and one or two Diamond Rings. Where els: should you buy them if an exclusive “Diamond” firm? Larg- ‘ock, latgest variety and naturally the prices. Specially appropriate designs in Dismond Tetlunts, in star and other equally fash- fcrable designs, at $100, $150 and $200. Worth $50 micre each. Exquisite effects in Diamond Hair Orna- ments. A feature of the magnificent line of Dia- Earrings is a special patr, 3% karat, tear stones, 5, color and exceptional ancy, at $225, which cannot be dupli- sated elsewhere under $300. Jacobs Bros., LEADING DIAMOND IMPORTERS, exna. Ave. ‘Macintoshes.’ mC AIN has no terrors for those at- tired in a Mandelberg Macintosh. ase Upon the principle that a poor one * worse than none and a good one S225 fully worth its price, we sell only the TI2f Genuine Ventilated Mandelberg English ZI2 5 Macintoshes—yet ask no more than’ you TI ff pay for the ordirary kind. Macintoshes for Ladies and Men, Stinemetz & Son, HATTERS AND FURRIERS, 1237 Pa. AVE. 428 Phosphatic Emulsion. You can bus Phospbatic Emulsion at any drag store, but can you be sure it is made from the best formula and first quality of ingredients and absolutely fresh ?—which is particularly essential. The formula by which our Phosphatic Equlsion is made is indorsed by both the medical and pharmaceutical societies of the District, and is prescribed by all Jgad- ing physicians. 75e. pint bottle, in any quantity. W. S. Thompson’s Pharmacy, 703 15th St. Fussell Has BEST PEANUT TAFFY... ee GOOD MIXED CANDY, 5c. 1b; 5 Ihs., $1. BETYER MIXED CANDY, 40c.; 3 Ibs., $1. BEST MIXED CANDY, @0c.; 2 Ibs., $1. SALTED JORDAN ALMONDS, per Ib. SALTED PECANS per Ib SALTED PIGNOLIAS, per Ib. 50e CHEESE STRAWS, LONG LADY FINGERS, POUND CAKE, BLACK FRUIT CAKE, ANGEL AND SUNSHINE CAKES AND A FULL ASSORT- MENT OF SMALL FANCY CAKES, Fussell’s ICE CREAM DELIVERED ANYWHERE IN THIS CITY, | GEORGETOWN OR MOUNT PLEASANT. LEAVE NEW YEAR'S ORDERS TODAY. 1427 New York Ave. a28-3t firs. 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 REDUCTIO: a2G Famous “Christy” Bread Knives Ice Skates Lowest Prices in the City. Columbia Skates, soc. Pr. American Club Skates, $1. Peck & Snyder Skates, goc. Barber & Ross, Hardware of Every Description, Cor. uth and F Sts You Can Return That Gift| Buckin In no more graceful presenting a 5 GOLD-RIMMED EYDGLASSES AND SPECTACLES, ‘The glusses in the old spectacle or eye- glasses cau be Inserted at auy thme. ‘Claflin Optical Co., | Masonic Temple, F St. | —Can afford to experiment every | Meek or so until they get a set of | Teeth which will dt their mout perfectly. Most people cannot to experiment, and if you are one of them it will be to jour in terest to come directly bere, for we “GUARANTEE” to ®t the mouth | perfectly the “FIRST TIME.” Our teeth are $8 per set—and we cannot » there Improved met! faci. | itles, wholesale baying of materials | end “expert” mechanical work have | made our prices low—and st te | pe In the world. Expert “Specialists” im charge of all ter. ° 9 ° Ass'n, COR. TTH AND D N.W. BaLTINOUE, OFFICE, New Year’s Sli ppers. * Beauty, grace apd style are in- ® delibly ‘stamped ip every curve and Une of our Dainty Reception Slippers. We have u assortment — | every color of the rainbow—to match | the fashionable dress -Ancluding meny colors and sty Bot to be B28 SS SELES ESEESSESEELRELESES SESE SESSSSSSSSLSERSER IES SSSR CLSELSeSegeassseseeees MAE EECCLELELLLLLLLLLLLELELLLELLLLLLELELLLLLL ELLE CELE COT ee CLIP THIS E ms coupon entitles the holder to = an order on a i=} © for owe full Cabinet’ Photograph = 3 pith each, pair of Shoes ed & ieathe salue of $3.50 or more. 5 Tne F. H. WILSON Successor to Wilson & Carr), 929 F St. N. W. onl Engraving Of Holiday Gifts. Tultials, names, inscriptions, monograms, heraldic devices, portraits and views on Jewelry, silver were, watches and otber articles of gold, silver, wood, ivory and ‘J. A. Goldstein, Engraver and Etcher, Rooms 9-10-11-12, The Central building, Ninth st. cor. Pa. ave. Elevator. az7-6r* SESS SSGESEEEEES Surprise your wife or daughter with a Stylish, sweet-toned Upright VOSE PIANO, in Ebonized, Walnut or Mabogany case. Greatly reduced rates! Only 3 left! At retiring sale of THOMSON & CO., deddedddddddidddeddad st 425-5t 521 ELEVENTH STREET. ded 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. ais SOMETHING NEW IN WASHINGTON. On the Ist day of January, 1894, there will be opened at 1411 G st. uw. a first-class French and Italian Cuarcuterie (artistic cookery}, to- gether with a choice line of California f und imported comestibles. aes There will be delicacies for the sick room, as well as substantials for ordinary table use. A. Sala, the enterprising proprietor of this ishment, assures us that his prices ‘Will be moderate, and he invites all persons fond of sit. 426-6 ood living to pay_bhin 3 : DR.HEPBURN 18 THE ONLY PHYSICIAN IN THE CITY Practicit Dermat + Bess of the Nove and Cheeks, Bi Supertuous Hair ‘and all diseases of the Hair java Scalp akllifully ‘and permanently Offices in Mertz’s Building, .F Consultation free. = “ on} iar hens ND PRESSED AND PRESSED FOR. Coats, G0c.; Pants, 5c.: Altering and repairi REaR DUPONT CIRCLE, 1920 N street northwest. CARPENTER SHOP. Old stand of J.T. Waiker, Contractor and Butlder. None but reliable men sent to the Louse. oc26-3m* Tet. Red- | | ‘Into the Future Reception | Goods. Preparations for Christmas have kept us busy, but notwithstanding this, our stock of goods suitable for reception, | Deen more cou: S AND SAUCERS, | . TEA AND OYSTER PLATES. | DISH ‘D GENERAL TABLE WARES. Sparkling CUT GLASS and others, Glass Co. lr. W. Beveridge, CHINA, GLASS AND SILVER WARE, 426 1215 F AND 1214 G ST. —is often times Materially alded by the use of properly fitting EYEGLASSES or SPEC. TACLES, that will pot burt the eyes—such | as you get HERE. C7 Var facilities for properly testing the eyes are THE BEST. McAllister & Co., Suicimcn? 1310 F st. cocsstosanvatiaing) a0 make any better for $15 or $20—in | ( short, An Opportunity To Purchase FURNITURE at prices below actual cost ip some cases and at cost ip others is presented our patrons Tomorrow. Odd Lot Writing Desks At Special Values. ‘These DESKS are the last we have, and as We expect a large shipment of new styles Satuxday we will close them out at prices almost comic for cheap ness. 1 Ladies’ Writing Desk, “Egyptian.” English oak, interior Wirdseye taple, finish very bizarre. 1 Ladies’ Writing Desk, polished ma- bogans, birdseye maple, Gnisbed inter- for, very rich looking, one of the best values we have e¥er offered. Regular price, $25. Special, $15. 1 Ladies’. Writing Desk, “Empire,** brass orpaments, 2 drawers, natural ook highly polished, very baodsome, Regular, $18. Special, $13. 1 Ladies’ Writing Desk, natural oak, 3 drawers, sbélf underneath, French plate mirror, oxidized brass Ginishings, & splendid bargain. Regolar, $16. Spe- cial, $11. 1 Ladies’ Writing Desk, English oak, French plate mirror, 2 drawers, pigeon holes, ete. Regular, $15. Special, $10, 1 Combination Desk and Chiffonier, Suitable for office or living room, Ep- slish oak, oxidized brass fittings, 10 Pigeon holes, 2 small drawers, 3 large drawers, Were bought in Jots of twenty, in order to get them at the lowest cost price, $28. This te the last one we have. Yours for $10. Wash.B.Williams, 7th and DSts.N.W. gham’s =a ™ “| Celebrated Candies For New Year's form the theme for te day. The grand assortments that pre heir bopalarity Wy thelr, great sales ve istmax — w eat fea ted. MATLLARD'S | FAMOUS” CONFECTIONS are bere for those who prefer them to Quy other kinds. Tables will be pretuer Wo many « and tovthsome-luak: candies are there to brighten the ef Mest’ moderate prices in tow. BUCKINGHAM, 516 11th St. N.W., {tPF FINE FrRs. MAGNIFICENT XMAS GIFTS. ttre Reet par Set ren’: wistt Desirable Sleight and a Gentlemen's Mi warmers, &e. ali and he lowest rates. L. KRAUSS, MANUFACTURER, System ts « universe! help, because it denies its sdvantares to uo one who can keep a promise The humblest toiler can meet the obligations it imposes. After you select all the FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERIES, STOVES, &c., you want, you make a small deposit—a trifie— ‘end follow that ap weekly or monthly with other small pay- ments. All the time the Purni- ture is yours. Do you know of amy sssier— cheaper ones? House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 Asp SIGLSSSASSSSSSESSSSSSSSASSSSAOSSSSASSSISSSASAAS SASS SARS ESSSSASSSSMISSSSIIISISS SEESESSSESLSSSESESSSSSLSSSSSSOSSESSSSS SSIES ESSSSSSSOSSORssSesESSSSSsessssss esses 8288 99 ‘Drives. Men’s $3 Cork Sole Shoes, $1.98. Boys’ $1.50 Satin Calf Shoes, 98c. infants’ Kid Shoes, asc. make" Ladies’ $3, $4 and $5 Shoes, $1.98. RAWFORD'S, 7th St., East Side. he Won $25. is the lady who héld the key which ed the box comuining the $25 im TO ALL CONCER This ts to certify that I, Mrs, Odalie Stuart, held the key Which’ unlocked the box contaiuing $25 I silver at Ogram’s Drug Store, and hereby acknowledge the Teceipt of ‘sume on 20, ISHS. Signed.) —- Mrs. ODALTE STUART, °. 8. Peuston Office. Sabseribed and sworn to before me this Zist day of Dec. 1g. ddddddddiddddded dd Ci = =Q 7. ww -f Here un ‘IIT fd | SaaS Ss eaReeS SUT CLASS from at the! — c bey. ae pitcteries, vey, Dorflinger, Bergen Sole District agent for the Libbey “Ogram’s Drug Store, os 12 Pa. Ave. Holiday Presents. HANDSOME AND INEXPENSIVE GIFTS. ANDIRONS, FENDERS, FIRE a ATES, &r. La: consignent the celebrated - SALOPIAN POTTERY. John Howlings, 612 12TH ST. N.W. ¢9-1m