Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1894, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1894—TWELVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till 8 p.m. Wednesday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair, followed Wednesday by increasing el iness; warmer tonight aud Wednesday, colder Thursday; southerly winds. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falis, temperature, 36; condition, 36; receiving reservoir, temperature, 39: condi- tiow at north connection, 36; condition at south connection, 36; distributing reservoir, tempera- ture, 40; condition at influent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. i Groceries, read Johnston's double column price list, page 4. - pests REE Hempler, Optician, removed to cor.6th&ave. rs hscalo At public auction—the entire stock of men’s and boys’ ciothing and furnishing goods, 440 Pennsylvania avenue, Thursday, at 0 a. m. and7 p. m. 8. SAMSTAG, Auctioneer. Paar eke eet Save money. Read Johnston’s price list on Groceries, page 4. ‘Try Dr. Douglas’ Liver and Kidney Tea. 1c. ee ee Car Potatoes. Read Johnston's price list on Groceries, page 4. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Henry E. Dixey, in “Adonis.” New National Theater.—“The Ensign.” Academy of Music.—““The Span of Life.” Harris’ Bijou Theater.—“Dr. Bill.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Rogers Bros. Company. Metzerott Music Hall.—The Tavary Grand Operatic Concert Company. Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter’s lectures on hypnotism and mesmerism. Lincoln Relics, 516 10th st. n.w.—Open @aily except Sunday, 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4@p.m. 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 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Arlington, Cabin John bridge and all points of interest. hie To Be Repeated. On Friday night last the Zion’s Lutheran Chureh, 6th and P streets, observed the Christmas festival very beautifully and appropriately by rendering the sacred can- tata, “The Wise Men of the East.” This church has both German and En- glish preaching and also Sabbath schools in both languages. Good singing is one of the attractive fea- tures of all the meetings, and, as naturally to be expected, the young people did ex- ceptionally well in all the musical parts of tast Friday night's entertainment—so well, dndeed, that they have been urged to again render this cantata. The pastor not being prepared to give definite notice Sunday morning, stated if it could be repeated this week that he would so announce in ‘The Evening Star of Monday. Those who could not be present last Friday night and those who were turned away for lack of seats can again have the opportunity to hear the cantata on Friday next, the 5th instant, at 7:30 o'clock. No admission ebarged. —_ Feneral of W. J. Git Funeral services over the remains of the late William J. Gill were held yesterday from his late residence, 3210 P street. The deceased, who was an employe in the War Department, had an attack of grip about three weeks ago, from the effects of which he died. At the services yesterday Rev. George W. Howells of Grace P. E. Church officiated. Masonic services were conducted by George C. Whiting Lodge, No. 22, Poto- mac Chapter, No. 8 R. A. M., and Poto- mac Commandery, No. 3, K. T. The inter- ment was at Oak Hill. ——— Fell Dead. Patrick Block, a colored man of seventy years of age, was taken ill and fell on 4th between I and K streets about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, and before medical at- tention could be procured he died and the body was moved to the morgue. He lived near the corner of 14th and H_ streets northeast but had been away from his peo- ple for some days on account of some do- mestic troubles and had been drinking heavily, and yesterday was staggering about the street for some time. ————.__ Trying to Reform Him. An old offender, though young in years, appeared before Judge Kimball today in the person of Layton Forsyth, charged with vagrancy. The young man comes of a good family, it is said, and his aunt ap- peared on the stand to say that she was endeavoring to reform him, and stated that she believed she could. The court decided to further her efforts by holding him for five days until he could sober up. ——— They Stepped Back. John Crowley, Robert Elliott and John Leary, three young men, were making things exceedingly lively in the precincts south of the avenue early this morning. They had been put out of a house by the Proprietress and resented her action by en- deavoring to kick the door in. They of course declared that they were innocent, but failing to deposit $8 each to the credit of the District, they stepped back in the pen. —>— Was a Shouter. John Ryan celebrated New Year day by Faising his voice in the West End until he could be heard for squares. His language Was not that heard in refined circles, and although the police advised him to restrain himself and go home, he decided otherwise and proceeded to awake the echoes of the town. John claimed that he was arrested fer absolutely nothing, but the court could Not see it in that light, and Mr. Ryan step- ped down in default of $5 fine. prance Tenaees Informal Reception. An informal reception was held yester- @ay by the Washington Saengerbund, at the new clubhouse, 514 C street, for the members and their friends. About twenty members of the Liederkranz Maennerchor of Baltimore were guests. The arrange- ments were under the charge of the com- mittee, consisting of Mr. J. Warldman, Mr. Wilhelm Berens, Mr. Wilhelm Meyers and Mr. Otto Wehmer. pecans er es Church History. At the sixth annual meeting of the Amer- fean Society of Church History, held De- ember 27 and 28 in New York, at the old Collegiate Dutch Church, Bishop Hurst read @ paper on the late Dr. Schaff as uniting Teutonic and Anglo-Saxon scholarship. Bishop Hurst was elected permanent pres- ident to suceeed Dr. Philip Schaff, who was | the founder and up to the time of his death the president of the society. ob eteits To Be Examined. Robert Blair, a young colored man, creat- ed considerable excitement yesterday after- Roon in Plater’s alley in the northwest, using profane language and threatening E. C. Peach, his employer. On the stand the young man clearly demonstrated that he Was somewhat mentaliy unbalanced, and Judge Kimball held him for medical exam- ination. > Spencerian College. ‘The young ladies of the current year class Of the Spencerian Business College, together with Mrs. Sara A. Spencer, received their friends yesterday in the hall of the college. The later part of the day was devoted to dancing. oe Seriously Burned. Rachel Hoffman, a child of five years, was seriously burned at her parents’ home, th street northwest. She was playing fire in the stove when her clothing aught, and before the flames were extin- guished she was very seriously burned. She is under the care of Dr. Miller. — cursion to Baltimore. ore and Ohio railroad will sell or all trains (including leav vashington 1 January 6 the following Monday | . . re for return trip until inclusive, at $1 ———— Don't forget that the pure food exposition will t Convention Hall January 4, p.m. Cooking demonstrations every afternoon thereafter at 4 o’clock.— Advt. valid! Attend five months to end this session.— | > + Monster grocery price list, page 4.—Adyvt. ST. PAUL’S SUNDAY SCHOOL Sist Christmas Anniversary ma Sunduy Evening. The fifty-first Christmas anniversary of the Sunday school of St. Paul’s English Lu- theran Church, corner llth and H streets northwest, took place last Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, in the audience room of the church. A large number of the mem- bers and many others were present. The music for the occasion was from “Golden Eells,” by John J. Hood, with other selec- tions. Miss Grace E. Fox at the organ and Mr. Macnamee with cornet, and Mr. Joseph Finckle and Miss Clara Ruth with violins, constituted the orchestra. Mr. Geo. F. Muth, musical director, had charge of the music, which was of a high character, and was most excellently rendered, and the school was highly complimented for its ef- ficiency in that direction. The following is the program in full: Processional chorus, “There is Joy in the World Today;” prayer, Rev. Dr. S. Domer, pastor; The Lord’s r, pastor and school; reading of the Scriptures, superin- tendent; chorus, “The Music of the Bell responsive reading, “Bells of Promise.’ Pri- mary department exercises—Recitations by Louis Lerch and Bessie Monaghan; motion song, “Merry Bells of Christmas Time,” by the class; recitation by Andrew Richberg and Gilbert Nairn, followed by the birthday box song, a new box being used for the first time, and christened by pastor and superin- tendent. Two little girls, Hattie Nairn and Susie Gundiach, carried the beautiful box, and the children, led by their teachers, Miss Grace Fox, Miss Nettie Seitz and Mrs. N. T. Haller, sang very sweetly. Intermediate department exercises fol- lowed—Kecitations, “Once a Little Baby Lay,” by Charies Eckert; Luther's Christ- mas Song, by Emma Viedt; “All on a €hristmas Day,” by Olivia Souder and Bes- sie Eckharat, and “A Christmas Wreath,” by Gussie Thill, Mary Augusterfer, Myrtle Moore, Mary Eckert and Susie Corcoran, all five of Miss May Levie'’s class. Then the school sang “Tidings of Joy,” and the senior department, represented by a dozen of its members, Miss Ella Keefer, Miss Gertie Blue, Miss Selma Spelshouse, Miss Bertie Muth, Miss Louie Leeds, and the follow'!ng gentlemen: Geo. F. Muth, Geo. R. Linkins, Harry T. Domer, Charles Linkins and Ed- win H. Duff, sang “Oh, the Winds Are Hushed."” The anniversary offerings were then taken up by Mr. M. M. Rouzer, Mr. John F. McClain, Mr. E. T. Kaiser and Mr. B. Frank Meyers, all officers of the church and prominent members of the school. The school sang “Do You Know the Anzel’s Story,” and then the report of the secretary, Mr. J. Granville Meyers, was read, followed by the report of the treasurer, Mr. Albert F. Fox. The latter was congratulated on his twenty-first year of service as treasurer and his thirty-first year of continuous mem- bership in the school, and stated his report was the best one of all he had made in that time. The roll of honor awards were then presented by the superintendent. The “In Memoriam” roll was read by the superintendent. Two adults, one junior and four primary members, died during the year—Mr. E. W. Hansell, the oldest_mem- ber of the school, aged seventy four; Martin Shuffier of Frederick, Md., on his thirty- third birthday; Katie Dahle, thirteen; Wil- hemina Exel, nine; Leslie Krause, eight; George Rowell Cooke, six, and _ Frieda Schafer, daughter of Mr. Emil G. Schafer, of Mr. McClain’s class, aged four-and-a- half years. Remarks by the pastor and announce- ments and invitations to join the school, if not connected elsewhere, and a happy New Year to all was followed by the closing chorus, “Good Night Bells,” and the bene- diction was pronounced by the pastor, thus ending the year, and one of the most in- teresting and noted of all St. Paul's anni- versaries, modified very much in its exer- cises, owing to the sadness that pervaded all hearts, becuse of the deaths that had so recently occurred in its membership. The school has doubled itself in a little over six years, and looks forward to greater successes. The organization of the school is as follows: Officers, 14, all class members: three departments, one adult or senior— 12% classes, 13 teachers, 177 scholars; total, 190. One intermediate or junior—20 classes, 20 teachers, 172 scholars; total, 192. One primary—1 class, 3 teachers, 132 scholars; total, 135, making a grand total of three departments, thirty-four classes, thirty- six teachers, 481 scholars and a total en- rolilment of 517. A net gain during the year of three classes, four teachers, sixty- six scholars, a total of seventy members, or over 15 per cent. During the year over 200 were present on forty-five Sundays, and over 300 on nineteen Sundays. The largest attendance was on Easter Sunday, April 2, 368 being present. Largest in ‘92, ee class offerings amount to $1,- 115.65. The report of the treasurer showed the class offerings $1,114.69, and the receipts from all other sources, $296.30, making a total of $1,410.99. The disbursements Iin- clude $592.40 for benevolence, home and foreign missions, church extension and or- phan home; $264.13 for improvements; $221.31 for regular supplies, and $231 for repairs, charity, donations to the interna- tional ‘Sunday ‘school work, the Central | Union Mission and other objects, and amount in all to $1,308.84 for the year, leav- ing a balance in the hands of the treasurer of $249.69. —>— Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: L. C. Bailey to W. B. Smoot, sub 42, bik. 3, Le Droit Park; $-. H. D. Walbridge to Sadie G. Karns, sub 11, sq. 922; $—-. E. Nash to Georgina R. Simpson, pt. 3, bik. 9, Barry Farm; $. G. W. Williamson to Ruth Ed- wards, pt. 1, bik. 40, Brookland; $1,600. F. P. Hackney to John Crilly, subs 81 to 85, sq. 95, Georgetown; $-. B. Boskey to A. L. Saltzstein, subs 73, 74 and 76, sq. 546; $—. W. H. Hamilton to G. R. Simpson, sub 46, bik. 9, Barry Farm; $-. C. E. Travers to G. J. Bond, int. in lot 3, sq. west of 484, 11, sq 13, 4 to 9, sq. 36, subs 11 and 12, sq. 151, lots 2, 3, § to 10, sq. 291, subs 9 to 12, sq. 355, 5, sq. 379, sub 61, sq. 448; 13, sq. 652, ete.; $. J. H. Albertzadt to D. Birtwell, pt. 30, sq. 43: $-. E. P. Burket to B. H.} Warner, lot 25, and pts. 24 and 26, Friend- ship; $-. W. M. Williams to T. G. Jones, 1-2 sub 72, sq. 990; $-. D. B. Groff to M. P. Evans, sub 23, sq. 1005; $2,800. P. Greaves to W. P. Metcalf, pt. 4, sq. 576; $-. D. B. Groff to Walter Higgins, sub 178, sq. 551; $s. J. E. Miller to E. Collins, sub 129, sq. 152; $-. J. W. Greer to James Mosher, lots Ti, 92, 9% and 104, Chichester; $-. Same to Mary M. Chase, lots 79, 100 and 119, do.; $. Same to L. B. Mosher, lots 96 to 98, sq. 108, do.; $—. ——— Washington Athletic Club. New Year day was mae pleasant at the Washington Athletic Club by a musical and literary entertainment, followed by a hop given at the club’s handsome home in honor of its many friends. There was a large audience present, who appreciated to the fullest extent the many good points of the program prepared for their pleas- ure. The evening’s entertainment began with a selection by the Canton Potomac, No. 5, Drum Corps, followed by a recita- tion by Mr. Walter E. Garry. The other features of the program were as follows: | Piano solo, Miss Lacy; fancy dancing, Miss- es Shackelford and tevens; solo, J. F. Jones; selections by the Metropolitan Man- dolin, Guitar and Banjo Club; solos, W. R. Benham and B. Taylor; recitations, W. P. Galliher; instrumental duet, Mr.’ Crown and Miss Blain; instrumental trio, Messrs. Marshall, Newman and Milstead; sparring | contest by the Hamilton brothers; song by | the Washington Quartet Concert Company. The program concluded with a pleasant congratulatory address by Col. W. W. Fleming, after which the floors were clear- ed for dancing, which was kept up until a | late hour. eeage, She Went Down, | Julia Johnson, a young colored woman, was found last night lying at full length on the sidewalk. “I'm very sorry, your honor,” stated | Julia. “I suppose I took a little too much egg nog yesterday. It was an egg nog day, | you know, judge. ver been here before, Julia?” ice before, judge, but only went down ‘T once. Well, Julia, this will be the second time | ‘ou will go down unlesa you pay a fine of | Miss Johnson decided to go down. ! $<. 81.25 te Ss 10 | Saturday, January 4 <2 Baltimore and| Ohio railroad ~<= exeursion tickets | from Washington to Zaltimore, on all trains, at $1.25 for the round trip. . Mr. and Mrs. Cabell’s Schoo ils should take special course of study. Pupi Advt. —— | Don't forget that the pure food exposition | will open at Convention Hal! January 4, NM, at 7:30 p.m. Cooking demonstrations every afternoon thereafter at 4 o’clock.—| Advt. | ———— Johnston’s monster price list, page 4.— Advt. [that it had even more than had | Brahm's overture, | dis AMUSEMENTS. Albaugh’s.—Somebody, who evidently ts not altogether reliable, has said that we may get too much of a good thing, but Dixey,, as Adonis, seems to have refuted the state- ment, at least as to himself, for he keeps right to Adonis, year in and year out, and the older it gets the more the people seem to like it. With anybody save Dixey this might not go, for he is a fellow of infinite jest and captures all the new things in sight to weave in this mosaic of Momus, which he has made a part of himself. He is exceed- ing clever, and can put a smile and a blush of living color into a joke that has been dead a hundred years. He is ably assisted by a cast of pleasant people, who do things to drive dull care away. Miss Carrie Per- kins, for instance, as the village maiden, Mr. Chapman as Bunion Turke, Mr. Alex. Clark as the Marquis, and others of less power, but of equal will. Added to this, a chorus of pretty girls, some very good in- dividual voices, a fine quartet, and the fe- licitous flinging of fantastic feet, and the large audience at Albaugh’s last night Bova n promised. This is the season when the Adonis is in the ascendant in Washington, and Mr. Dixey may hope, not in vain, for a recognition from society which will make his reception at Albaugh’s the social fea- ture of the week. National—A play to move the very heart's core of the patriotic American is Wm. Haworth’s great naval play of “The Ensign,” and it is somewhat peculiar, by the way, that such a large proportion of patriotic Americans rise to gallery heights. Last night the National was top heavy, but it came down so often at the strong points of the play that elevation did not count at all. We have seen “The Ensign” in Washington before and have enjoyed It, for it is of the kind that makes the blood run faster, however cold and contained we may want to appear. That was shown last night, when in the last act men all @er the house had out their handkerchiefs, mopping the salt out of their eyes. That sort of thing is expected among the women of an audience, but men weaken only under strong cause. The play is not calculated to harmonize with the critic’s sense of the fitness of things, but it goes straight to the natural feelings and never fails of enthu- siastic response. The character work, tab- leau almost, of Mr. Deal as President Lin- coln, Mr. Sprague as Secretary Welles, Mr. Sidney as Admiral Wilkes, was striking; a bright bit of juvenile work, which pleas- ed everybody, was the Mary of little Edith Wright. Indeed, all the parts were accept- ably taken and the play was very gener- ally enjoyed. Academy.—The galleries had it all their own way at the Academy last night, and the “Span of Life’ boomed under the gen- ial influence. There were times when those in the lower part of the theater thought the thunders of heaven had come through the roof and occupied the place, but it made no difference to the higher circles, and they had all the emotional vociferation they wanted. “The Span of Life,” by Sutton Vane, produced by William Calder’s Compa- ny, is a four-act melodrama of the intense sort, with some very moving and attractive scenery, The scenes are laid in Devonshire, England, and in Zambesi, Africa, and there is room for all the play of the affections and of courage, and a great deal of it is needed. It is the usual Cupid and villain and mam- mon combination, with a great deal of the dime novel motif permeating it. The tour de force of the play, which gives it its name, is found in the third act, where the Wilsons, gymnasts,lock themselves together to form a bridge over a chasm to save the heroine. The applause at this juncture is simply stupendous. In the cast are Mr. Hartford, Mr. Farlong, Mr. Rich, the Wil- sons, Mr. Sheldon,Mr. Everhard, Miss Hart- ford, Miss Sterling, Miss Tilton and Miss Averne, Bijou Theater.—One of the best Harris’ performances seen at the Bijou this season was given last night by a good company from the Garden Theater of New York of that roaring comedy, ‘Dr. Bill." In all respects the play was clever and the large audience, both at the holiday matinee and at night, testified their appreciation by fre- quent applause. As a comedy “Dr. Bill" ranks with the best, and from the rise of the curtain, it is one continual laugh. The company interpreting the play last night is above the average, and all worked together to bring about the most acceptable per- formance. As Kate Fauatleroy, Sadie Peters scored a hit, while Dr. Bill, in the hands of Wm. M. Farnum, was ‘quite ac- ceptable. Again tonight. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Rogers Bro.’s Company of fun-makers, a high-class variety entertainment, opened ‘a week's en- gagement at Kernan’s last night to a crowd- ed house. The program is a long one, and contains many new faces and speciaities. The Garrisons gave a refreshing bit of Irish comedy; Reto twisted himself into all shapes; the Spect Brothers gave a lillipu- tian burlesque which was side splitting; Annie Hart, who has a host of admirers, sang her admirable selections; the Rogers Brothers, who, as dialect comedians, are al- ways good, were specially pleasing. Then came the Nawns in a comedy skit; James H. Cullen with funny songs, and Swift and Chase, always good, and Harding and Absid with their gymnastic performance. A roi ing after piece, entitled “The Dutch Hos: closed the performance. Again tonigh:. The Tavary Concert.—Mme. Marie Tavary is a decided favorite with all lovers of good singing in this city. She established her- self as an artist when she first sang here in the Minnie Hauk Opera Company, and she has emphasized the good impression as well as demonstrated her versatility in concert since. It is a matter of regret that the opera company which she started early in the season did not meet with financial success, for Washington lost the opportuni- ty of hearing some very excellent singers. With the known popularity of Mme. Tav- ary and considering her ability as an artist it was a matter of surprise that the au- dience at Metzerott Hall was not larger last night. Still, New Year night is not a good time to attract the people who would naturally go to hear Mme. Tavary from their homes. If the audience was not large it was decidedly enthusiastic, and the work of Mme. Tavary and her associates fully justified the emphatic applause it received. The first part of the program consisted of concert numbers, in which all the members of the company ‘participated. Every selec- tion was enjoyed, from the Toreador song | from “Carmen,” by Sig. Sartori, with which the concert opened, to the duet from the “Prophet,” by Mmes. Tavary and Doenhotft. Sartori has & basso cAntante of good vol- ume and quality and sings with fine ex- pression. Sig. Michelena, the tenor, is well remembered for his excellent work with the Emma Abbott company, and his voice has that virile tone that captivates his hearers. Besides, he sings with dramatic fervor and true artistic method. He sang “Salvi Dimora”™ so well as to receive nounced encore, in response to gave “Then You'll Remember Me. Mme. Tavary sang “E fors Lui,” the great aria from “Traviata,” tn which the purity and flexibility of her voice were plainly mani- fest, and she gave this brilliant and florid score with such telling effect that she re- ceived the most emphatic encore of the evening. Her response was the ballad “No, Sir,” which was excellently given. The second act of “Martha,” given in costume, concluded the program, and the well-known | music of that charming opera was never better sung. The good-night quartet was particularly effective. It was rather a mis- take to costume the characters, for there was an absence of scenery, and one of the spinning wheels wouldn't’ work. Tonight there will be another concert, with a com- plete change of program as to the first part and the conclusion will be the third act of “Faust” in concert form. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance, as the company is an excellent one. Seats may be secured at Metzerott’s. Boston Symphony Orchestra.—The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Emil Paur, con- | ductor, will give the third of its series of concerts at Metzerott Hall next Monday evening. The orchestral numbers to be given in C minor, | include the symphony Euryanthe, Weber, and Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 2, Liszt. The soloist of the evening will be Madame Ma- terna, the great dramatic soprano, whose rare art led Wagner to select her as the creator of “Brummhilde” at the first Bay- reuth Festival. es Mes. Catharine Bleecker Neilson, Mrs. Catharine Bleecker Neilson died at her home, Woodlawn, New Brunswick, N. J., on Saturday, December 24, from heart Mrs. Neilson was descended from a family long prominent in Albany, N. Y., and was the last survivor. Her sisters were Mrs. Geo. M. Tibbits, Mrs. Benj. Tibbits of Albany and Mrs. Horatio Seymour of Utica. She was a niece of Mrs. Kent, wife of the chancellor, and of Gen. Theodorus Bailey, the Senator from New York, who was after- ward for seventeen years the postmaszer of New York city. Mrs. Neilson was a near relative of Mrs. M. B. Collins and Mrs. Nim- mack of this city, where she was known to a large circle of friends, who will regret to hear of her decease. Mrs. Neilson resided in New Brunswick since 1844 and at her death owned a large and extensive estate, worth in the neighborhood of $1,000,000. She leaves one son, Mr. James Neilson, treasurer of the city of New Brunswick, who is the donor of the athletic fleld and site for the new Rutgers College gym- nasium. ® TO CANVASS THE CITY. The Committee of Fifty Announced by Chairman Tracey. Chairman Tracey of the central relief committee today announced the appoint- ment of the committee of fifty to canvass for money and supplies. The announce- ment was made in the form of a letter to be sent to those appointed on the commit- tee, as follows: WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 1, 1894. Dear Sir: At the meetirg of the central relief com- mittee, held on the 27th of December, 1893, the chairman of that committee was in- structed to appoint a “committee of fifty persons to canvass systematically for sub- scriptions, both of money and supplies, es- pecially among the business men of the city,” and to further carry out the pur- poses expressed in the following resolution: Resolved, That a committee of fifty per- sons be appointed to canvass systematical- ly for subscriptions both of money and sup- plies, especially among the Business men of the city; that this committee shall be in- structed to enlarge its membership if such action be found necessary, sufficiently to permit the appointment from its number of subcommittees of three members (includ- ing in eaen case at least one lady) from each of the districts into which it may be found expedient to divide the city. The duty of these subcommittees shall be to solicit contributions, other than money, in their respective districts, requesting, ‘for instance, every coal dealer, to donate coal and deliver the same, every baker to donate bread tickets, every person dealing in such commodities to donate bed clothes and oth- er clothing, every grocer to donate meats and provisions, such as flour, canned fruit, &c., and every fiour dealer and cominission merchant to donate fiour, meal, potatoes or other vegetables; that in appointing the other members of this canvassing commit- tee of fifty persons care be taken to pro- vide for special canvassing of the different professions and occupations by members of those professions respectively, or by per- sons who, in each case, can make the ap- peal.with greatest effectiveness; that spe- cial and immediate efforts be made to se- cure money contributions from corpora- tions, including banks, and from secret or- ganizations, such as Masons, Odd Feilows, Knights of Pythias, Grand Army of the Re public, Elks, Typographical Union, and oth. er labor organizations, by appropriations from their respective treasuries. In accordance with such action of the central committee, the following commit- tee of fifty ladies and gentlemen, of whom you are one, has been appointed: George Truesdell, chairman, 19th st. and Columbia road. Jacob J. Appich, 325 Mo. ave. n.w. Dr. John W. Bayne, 116 2d st. s.e. H. L. Biscoe, $18 21st st. n.w. Mrs. E. E. Briggs, S. C. ave. near C st.s.e. Mrs. Wesley Bovee, 1404 H st. n.w. Alexander T. Britton, The Arlington. Isaac L. Blout, 710 7th st. n.w. James G. Berret, 1717 I st. n.w. Collins D. Crusor, 1421 Hopkins st. William E. Clark, 301 E st. n.w. Charles H. Cragin, 3117 Dumbarton ave. R. J. Collins, 468 E st. s.w. Charles B. Church, 306 11th st J. J. Darlington, 903 13th st. n.w. Mrs. Charles G. Dulin, 1837 K st. n.w. W. C. Dodge, 116 B st. n.e. Edward F. Droop, 726 12th st. n.w. John Joy Edson, 1424 16th street n. w. Henry Franc, 736 5th street n. w. Charles H. Fickling, 1518 Sist street. Jacob Frech, 514 L street n. e. H. P. Godwin, 400 A street s. e. Charles Graff, 409 3d street n. w. Frank Hatton, 2020 Hillyer place n. w. J. E. Herrell, 926 Pennsylvania ave. s. e. £. J. Hannan, 60% 6th street n. w. A. F. Hillyer, 2352 6th street n. w. Geo. F. Harbin, 22% 8th street s. e. Bishop John F. Hurst, 1701 Mass. ave. n.w. Miss Sophia Little, Washington Heizhts. Rev. Dr. Alex. Mackay-Smith, 1825 16th. Mrs. H. B. F. Macfarland, 1816 F st. n.w. F. L. Moore, 1680 Sist street. Charles M. Matthews, 140% 3th street. Miss Alice L. Riggs, 1617 I street n. w. William A. Richards, 21 N street s. e. Isadore Saks, 1516 K street n. w. Dr. C. G. Stone, Brightwood. Mrs. Wm. M. Springer, 43 B st. s.e. W. J, Stephenson, 313 11th st. s.w. Rev. Dr. Byron Sunderland, 328 C st. n.w. Mrs. A. M. Shadd, Freedman’s Hospital. R. H. Sylvester, 422 5th st. n.w. Mrs. M. E. Tucker, 413 B st. Rev. J. Hanson Taylor, 1453 nw. John Waldman, 718 Sth st. n.w. M. I. Weller, 408 C st. s.e. Louis D, Wine, 1717 Q st. n.w. Duncan S. Walker, 202 A st. s.e. The committee will meet in the “red par- lor” at the Ebbitt House on Wednesday evening, January 3, at 8 p.m. Your attend- meeting is earnestly requested. If unable to attend, please communicate your acceptance of this appointment to the chairman of the committee of fifty. Yours, respecifully, JOHN TRACEY, Chairman Central Relief Committee. a sertesriEs sro DEATH OF MR. LUTTRELL. lerce place A Man Well-Known in Local Business and Political Circles. The death of Capt. Thomas J. Luttrell, which occurred yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock, removes from iocal business and politica] circles a man who had many warm and sincere friends, and few enemies. He had a nature that invited confidence and his strong sympathies and kindly disposi- tion was appreciated by all who came in contact with him. His sturdy honesty of purpose was as pronounced in his political career as in his business life. The an- nouncement in The Star last evening of the fact that he was lying at the point of death prepared the large circle of his friends for the sad news when it came that he had breathed his Jast. The facts of his career were mentioned in the sketch of his life which was printed yesterday. The deceased was prominent In Masonic circles. He was a member of Hiram Lodge, No. 10; Mount Horeb Chapter, No. 7, and of Washington Commandery, No. 1, Knights ‘Templar, which organizatio: will be rep- resented at the funeral services and burial. There will be a meeting of the District democratic central committee this even- ing to take action upon the death of Capt. Luttrell. The Confederate Veteran Associa- tion, of which Capt. Luttrell was the vice president, will also hold a meeting this evening for similar action. A brother of the deceased lives in West- moreland county, Va., and as he will be some time in reaching the city the funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 16th and O streets, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Election of OMfcers. At a recent meeting of Spartan Council, No. 5, Sons of Jonadab, officers for the en- suing term were elected as follows: W. chief, Chas. R. Hodges; V. chief, Chas. Hampson; W. patriarch, Geo. A. Wight; financial secretary, Jno. T. Seleeman; re- cording secretary, Wm. T. Place; treasurer, Jno. Humphrey, W. guide, Geo. B. Davis; A. W. guide, H. T. Briggs; I. W., Wm. A. Rogers; O. W., Oscar Purner; organist, Jno. W. Garland; trustees, G. B. Bennett, N. Riley and J. W. Sampson; director of bene. | ficial association, Jno. Humphrey, At a regular meeting of Putnam Com mandery, held Friday night at Washington Hall, 2d and Pennsylvania avenue south-| east, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Commander, L. D. Mat- thews; vice commander, M. P. Imley; pre- late, R. L. Hunter; recorder, George F. Stevens. Re-elected—Financier, F. J. Nie- dom Aniki; treasurer, Robert ‘Hickey; pro- tector, J. ‘T. Stephens; marshal, Wm. H. Baswell. Re-elected—Junior councilor, George H. Schaffer; warden, M. C. Hastteters; junior past commander, H. F. Steele; representa- tive to Supreme Commandery, Robert Hickey. Government Printing Office Mutual Relief Association have elected officers as follows: President, T. F. Callahan; vice president, Frank Frazer; recording secretary, A. J. Arnold; financia! secretary, J. E. Keefe, and treasurer, W. L: Schmalhoff. Government Printing Office Council, No. 211, National Union, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Fred. A. Hall; vice president, W. R. Car- ver; ex-president, Albert Cottle; speaker, Jas. W. Hughes; secretary, Joseph Dierken: financial secretary, Chas. H. Leeds; treas urer, John T. Heck; chaplain, G. A! Whit- ford; usher, J. F. Grant; sergeant-at-arms, Wm. M. Garrett; doorkeeper, A. P. Beatty; trustees, A. E. Townsend, A. J. Arnold, J. W. Anderson; delegates to cabinet, Joseph Dierken, C. M. Robinson, Geo. A.’ R. Me- Neir; delegate to National Union Immediate Relief Association, Chas. H. Leeds; dele- gate to assembly, Albert Cottle. > Funeral of Mrs. P. F. Keim. The remains of Mrs. Peyton F. Keim, whose death in Kansas City, Mo., was noted in yesterday's Star, reached this city at 1:30 today, and were removed to the residence of Mr. Arthur W. Ferguson, 3004 Q street, trom whence the funeral will take place at 10 o'clock tomorrow. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Ferguson and of Mrs, J. de AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. News of Live Interest From Across the Creek. Arthur Chamberlain, whose family is at war with the Hickersons of 35th street, was taken up yesterday for forcibly exhibiting the hatred existing between the two. Kate Hickersoh was the individual member at- tacked. Two members of the Chamberiain family, the father and a son, were arrested last week for marching upon and assault- ing the two heads of the Hickerson house. All the parties are whi Death of Isaiah Shoemaker. Mr. Isaiah Shoemaker, one of the oldest inhabitants and largest property holders in Tenleytown, is dead. Deceased was always an exemplary citizen, and held the highest esteem not only of his townsmen, but a very large circle of friends in Washington and Georgetown. He was a strict attendant of St. James’ Catholic Church at Tenley- town and took a leading part in all the movements of the congregation. The fu- neral will be held at the old residence of the family at the junction of the Loughborough and Tenleytown roads, Notes. Rose Payne, @ notoriously bad colored wo- man, was arrested yesterday for carrying a weapon—a long,dangerous-looking penknife. Mr. Job Lee, brother of Capt. Joseph H. Lee of this place, died in Philadelphia on Saturday last. The interment was yester- day made at Atlantic City. Fielder P. Hackney has sold to John Cril- ly sub lots 81 to 85, square 95, of Holmead’s addition. Square 95 is bounded by P. Q and ‘26th and 27th streets, One of the oldest citizens in Tenleytown, Mr. Lawrence O'Brien, died yesterday. At 10 o'clock this morning the body of Mrs. Nellie B. Keim was interred at Oak Hill. The funeral was of a private charac- ter. A ladies’ german will be given tonight at Linthicum Hall. eee SS High School Notes. The high schools opened up this morn- ing, after the long holiday season, with a large and merry attendance. Dr. Lane, Mr. Sites, Mr. Davis and Miss Wescott opened their respective schools with ad- dresses o fwelcome. Recitations were de- cidedly not in order. The teachers en- deavored to review the work of the past month, with but very little success, chats about Christmas and Christmas gifts gen- erally occupying the attention of the pupils for the whole day. The executive committee of the class of ‘93, Capitol Hill High School, met this afternoon at the residence of Mr. Bramwell Davis, on Capitol Hill, and discussed the advisability of tendering a reception to the members of that class some time next week. It was finally decided to hold a gathering of that kind at Haines’ Hall, the date not fixed, when the officers of the class of 1894 will be elected. Miss Besie W. Durfee ofthe class of '93, Eastern, will leave tomorrow on her return trip to Wellesley. The Tuesday morning talks at the East- ern were not commenced this morning, as anticipated. Miss Spaulding returned to her classes at the Eastern this mornig after a long visit to Ohio. The game between the All-High School team and the Columbia Reserves that was scheduled for yesterday was postponed in- definitely, Miss Lou Ennis of the class of '93 has taken leave of her High School friends and gone to New York for the winter. Miss Eva Steward entertained a number of her young lady and gentlemen friends last night at her residence, 420 10th street southeast. The night High School will reopen tomor- row evening, after a long recess, dating from December 15. The many friends of Mr. Raymond Rior- don will be sorry to hear that he has left the Eastern High School and will leave this week for England, where he expects to complete his education. Miss McKnew of the Central made her usual visit to the Eastern today and aided in the drawing department. Company Z on the evening of the Christ- mas entertainment presented its captain, Miss Bessie Erly, with a magnificent bunch of white roses, tied with the company color, old gold. Miss Bartlett entertained a select few of her friends last night at an informal gath- ering at her residence on Capitol Hill. Among those present were Misses Florence Dudley, Bessie Erly, Clara Bartlett, Louise Bartlett and Miss Foote and Messrs. Schil- ling, Davis, Edwards, Moser, Sutor, Mc- Keldin and Cogkins. ——— “Do Be Good.” The refrain of a song sung at the Ly- ceum Theater last evening was “Now, do be good.” Lizzie Peyton, a young colored woman, attended the performance and was so pleased with the song that she pro- ceeded to sing herself. Miss Peyton's ef- forts, however, did not meet with the ap- proval she anticipated and the rest of the audience requested that she close her mouth or get out. Lizzie declined to do either and she was escorted to the first precinct station and locked up after in- dulging in considerable profanity. Weeping profusely Lizzie denied every- thing today and claimed that it was a case of mistaken identity, but admitted that the party she was with did indulge in some disorder. “How much gin had you taken?” quired Mr. Pugh. “Not a drop. I did drink a glass of beer, but it didnt’ take no effect on my mind.” George Washington, an elderly colored man, with an enormous yellow necktie, stated that he was with the girl and that there was no disorder. The court thought there was ‘some doubt about the matter and, giving the girl the benefit of it, dismissed the case. MOSSES 3 ci Beat a Horse. Harrison Johnson, an elderly colored man, amused himself yesterday by lashing his horse with a long whip over the head and about the body in such a cruel manner as to attract the attention of passersby and Officers Jordan and Kelly.’ Johnson claimed that the horse was balky and deserved a whipping, but denied that he cruelly whipped the beast. “The whipping post,” said the judge, “is much too good for men who will beat a horse as this man. Hitting a horse over the head, as he did, was as cowardly as it w: cruel, and he will have to pay a fine of $5.’ Went toa Pa Social. Julian Craig, a colored giant, took his six feet four to a parlor social last evening. He had imbibed not wisely, but too copious- iy, and soon was ‘requested to make his adieu. Julius considered himself insulted, and so expressed himself in loud and bois- terous tones. employing language not em- ployed in polite circles. Mr. Craig thought hat the matter had been greatly exagger- ated, but the court thought that a fine of $ would about settle the matter, and Juliu: was given until Saturday to make the Dis- trict that much richer, > Don’t forget that the pure food exposition will open at Convention Halil January 4, 1804, at 7:30 p.m. Cooking demonstrations every afterngon thereafter at 4 o’clock.— Advt. —_— Reduced Rate to Baltimore. Saturday, January 6, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell round-trip tickets for all trains leaving Washington, Baltimore and Ohio depot, for Baltimore, at $1.25. three days. ws > — Groceries. Monster price list, page 4.—Advt. The Only Way TO CLRE CATARRH in the head is to remove from the blood the impurities which cause and feed it. This can be done by taking Hood's Sarsa- & WONDER-WORKING Quarter is the 25 cents invested in a box of Beecham’s Worth aGuines a Bor —# medicine that in numberless cases will give relief Promptly. Bid es CITY ITEMS. 8. Heller, 720 7th st. n.w., is making a specialty in Ladies’ and Children’sHairCut- ne ee ee Fes OER ane Groceries, read Johnston's double column price list, page 4. it cn «Sa te Free Lecture And Magnetic Healing Clinic. Dr. Damon, so well known to Washing- tonians, will begin a course of free lectures and clinics at Builders’ Exchange Hall, on 18th street above G, Thursday afternoon at 2:30, godsend to the poor, sick and suffering who have been unable to obtain relief elsewhere. It will be remem- bered that the doctor cured over 300 last winter absolutely free. Don’t miss the open- — Thursday, January 4, at 2:30. Razoi a, Cut yaired, Dog rs groun itlery repaired, Col- sar hi Walford’s, 477 Pa. ave. n.w. Se Eee The golden remedy,Dr.Bull’s Cough Syrup. Save money. Read Johnston's price list on Groceries, page 4. it eels. lvoe. “ “Brown's Bronchial Troches’ are excel- lent for the relief of Hoarseness or Sore Throat. They are exceedingly effective.”— Christian World, London, Eng. ps aH weet ln 30 Car Potatoes. Read Johnston’s price list on Groceries, page 4. it ee Phillips’ Digestible Cocoa. The only cocoa with rich chocolate flavor. 5 ES Don’t Tlisunderstand— All that buying on credit wuder our Equitable Credit System Means is an adding to your weekly or monthly expenses— for the time being—the little payment you arrange with us to make. "Tisn’t a debt that grows bigger with interest. We don't charge a cent. Just whatever tbe Furniture—Car- pets—Draperies—Stoves you buy “foot up” fs its greatest _ amount—and every payment cuts it down. We are patient with sincere ‘promises. House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 And 923 7th St. 636 Mass. Ave. Post Men Do Not KnowThat ‘The choosing of Carpets and Furniture ts pecultarly & woman's task. Her good taste and knowledge of housefarnishing values make her better fitted for that duty then The styien, Sesion and prices in Purni+ jure we will @uring the coming year. Tomorrow we will make our "M4 detut. We shall as @ starter give a special value in An Antique Chamber Suite, Hair[lattress, Bed Spring, 2 Feather Pillows, $24.50. ‘We can confidently assert that mo much value has been given the Furniture buying public for some time. ‘The suite ts tm antique finish, in maple ‘and other woods, and comsists of wee Pieces. ~ The bureau has 3 drawers, 22x28 mirror ‘and polisbed brass finishings. The dresser has 8 drawers, swing closet and splasher ratl, The HAIR MATTRESS is made of first- quality picked hair. ne a 5 We understand that fact, and Pills | worm. Will Appreciate (Tasteless) ‘The pillows are fille@ with A-A feathers. ‘This is a value bargain Wash.B.Williams, 7th and DSts.N.W. More Before Stock Taking BARGAINS. ELL enumerate a lst of “bargains” every day be- tween mow and “stock tak- ing.” We're , continually of which we're marking at half end less. These for tomorruw: Ladies’ Cloth-faced Gossamera, all Extra Laxe Size Par Rugs, %e, Pure Huck Linen T erred in, fancy border. Now ibe Fried Sik Garter Elastic. Was 6 spools Jno. Clark's Cotton, in Morocco Carhart & [eid 928 7th St. & 706 K St. As Our Large Diamond Business —requires all of our store Space and attention, we shall close out our entire stock of Jacobs Bros., EXCLUSIVE DIAMOND IMPORTERS. 1229 Penna. Ave. Good Tools Odds and Ends In CORSETS and WAISTS will all be cleared out this week. Ridiculously low prices prevail, but we're stock taking and must be rid of the remnants. As samples— regular §1 and $1.25 OURSETS and WAISTS that have been slightly soiled will go at 39 CTS. Physical Culture Corset Co. 1107 G st. (Mf. C. Whelan, late of F st., mgr). jal 3, Everybody’s Choice, When they're putting the very best of everything in their houses, falls on the ARCHER and PANCOAST make of GAS FIXTURES. It's well known that there are none better. We're agents for them and have an array that would do boner to the factory. Prices right—of course. S. S. SHEDD & BRO., aa 432 Ninth St. N. W. Holiday Presents. HANDSOME AND INEXPENSIVE GIFTS. ANDIRONS, ta ee nla SALOPIAN POTTER’ John Howlings, Corset Sale ie “Extraordinary.” Large and judicious purchases direct from Corset ‘manufacturers enable us to ennounce the greatest Corset “sale” of our experience. ceiving and the “news” by coming at r.C.Whelan’s""" EMPORIUM 1003 F ST. ONLY, UNDER EQUITABLE BLDG. DR.HEPBURN 1S THE ONLY PHYSICIAN IN THE CITY in Mertz’s Building, cor. F and 11th sts. Consultation free. ocS-8a NATURAL PRESERVES,BATORY'S NATURAL imincemeat and preserves, jelies, sauce are the free of chemi English import parilla, the great blood purifier, which effectually expels all traces of poison and germs of disease and permanently cures Catarrh, THIS IS NOT THEORY, but simple fact, and the success of Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for Catarrh is testified to by many people whom it has cured, not for a time only, but permanently. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cures HOOD'S PILLS cure liver fils, constipation, Diliousners, Jaundice, sick headache, indigestion, BAD COMPLEXIONS, Pimples, blackheads, red, rough and ofly skin and hands, dry, thin and falling hair, and simple Brice Higgins, and was well known and very popular in this city. a Premier Crispi has announced that the re- port that Italy is negotiating a new loan is unfounded. baby blemishes are prevented and cured by CUTI- CURA SOAP, most effective skin-purifying and beautifying Soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest of toilet and uursery Soaps. Sold throughout the world. as succeeded the 122 South Howard IN NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE. 1920 N street north HIGH-CLASS LAUNDRY WORK. LACE CURTAINS LAUNDERED. WITH SUPERIOR FINISH AND 1 Look UAL TO NEW, ER Phi eerT-tt elepbone 11 J. T. WALKER SONS, 204 10TH ST. N.W., Buildis Pay Moth-proof Goods, Fire Brick, RADAM’S MICRORE KILLER MAKES SICK PEO- ple, tell, because it removes cause of discass. le. book free. MICROBE KILLER 00., 7 Laight .t., New York. oc2+-tul8t follows: $2.50 SETS DOWN TO $2.10. $3 SETS DOWN DO $2.50. $8.50 SETS DOWN TO $8. $4 SETS DOWN To 83.25. Peck & Snyder's Genuine American ‘Club Skates, 50c. per pair and up. PL TTIALE TT “I Table Knives, our own tation—every Warranted, per set Halt dozen Plated Picks . Nur Cracks. Slik-lined Box Nut Cracks and 6 Nut Picks...... Perfection Meat Cutters: pound @ $1.25 $1.50 will cut a minute “Sunshine” Gas Heaters. excellent for beating bed bath rooms small offices. Barber & Ross, or. uth and G Sts. $2.25 Ladies’ Patent Leathers Wal have @ turn this week. All the odds and ends in LADIES’ PATENT LEATH. ER SHOES that were $5 snd $6 will be sold at $3.00. Cloth and Kid Tops, all styles and sizes, im the assortment. Excelent makes— some of the finest in the country. Our famous $3 WEAR-WELL will share the honors. They"re fine all glase® Kid, fine glazed foring, dull éongola but- ton, and Vici Kid Button Shoes, all styles of toes—Blucher ami lace. EDMONSTON 1334 F St. N.W. store NEW Jal Soiled Gowns Why discard that ~ all soiled? By my cat suse” EF masa pen 2066 ST. Nw. Anton Fischer, 32 tivi.re jel Bunions Cured Without the use of a knife by Prof. 3. 3, GEORGES & SON, Chiropodists, parlors 1118 Pa. ave. now. Hours, § a.m. to 6 p.m. Sup days, 9 to 1. en GENTS’ SUITS SCOURED Se aod “delivered. Teerbope call 148-2. ™, 0 And 5 we