Evening Star Newspaper, January 5, 1894, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till S p.m. Saturday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia rain, will continue til: tonight; Saturday will be fair and colder: southerly shifting to westerly winds. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at & a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 40; condition, 86; receiving reservoir, temperature, 39; condi- tion at north connection, 36; condition at south connection, 86; distributing reservoir, tempera- ture, 41: condition at influent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. aati Pure food prices—Jonnston’s monstez price list, page 4. pe aan” ee ees Don’t fail to call at the corner of ¥th and Louisiana avenue if you want a good tur- key, chicken, duck, or goose, roast beef, jamb, mutton, or veal for Sunday's dinner. Lowest prices in the city. Open from 5 a. mh. until 11 p. m. sional Mirena Watch for the Pathfinder tomorrow. + ee FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Best Gran. Sugar, 4c. Best Superlative Minn. Pat. Flour, $4.90. Fancy Burbank Potatoes, bu., 80c. 30-cent Cal. Peaches, 19¢. 25-cent Cal. Apricots, 1. 4 pigs. Puddine, asst., 25c. 3 cans Corn, 3 cans Tomatoes, 3 cans String Beans, 3 cans E. J, Peas, ¥ W. H. WALKER, 946-48 La. ave. —__+—___ Hempier, Optician, removed to 6th and av. sand erase MORE CUT PRICES TOMORROW. ‘The following are only a few of the many bargains in Groceries, &c. Sweet CatawBa Wine. Best New York Cider. Four Pounds Cooking Figs. -2Be. Finest Florida Oranges........15 to 25c. «oz. W. H. KEISTER, 9th and Louisiana ave. wn trae Pure food articles—where you find them. See adv., page 4. — Don’t fail to call at the corner of ¥th and Louisiana avenue if you want a good tur- key, chicken, duck, or goose, roast beef, jamb, mutton, or veal for Sunday’s dinner. Lowest prices in the city. Open from 5 a. m. until 11 p. m. Se For FRESH EGGS go to H. B. Benjamin, 325 Center Market. Fresh Leghorn Eggs from our own hennery a specialty. palace ser Johnston's pure food prices, 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’g Lyceum Theater.—Rogers Bros. ‘Company. Y. M. C. A., 1409 New York avenue north- [rest Impersonations by Mr. Walter Pei- m. Zion's Lutheran Church, corner 6th and P streets northwest—The cantata, “The Wise Men of the East. Convention Hall, Sth and K streets north- west.—Second Annual Pure Food Exposi- tion, under the auspices of the Wholesale Grocers’ Association. Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter’s lectures on hypnotism and mesmerism. Lincoln Relics, 516 10th st. n.w. —Open daily except Sunday, 9 to 12 am. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. Ee ea 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. A Pubite ation. Excelsior Lodge, No. 14, Knights of Pyth- las, officers elected for the ensuing term were publicly installed Tuesday night at their hail, corner of 9th street and Pennsyl- vania avenue. The retiring chancellor com- mander was the recipient of a knights’ jewel from the lodge as a token of appreciation of his services as presiding officer for the past year. po eee Books the allment Plan. A decision was rendered yesterday by Justice of the Peace Harper in a suit brought by the agent of a publishing house to enforce an agreement made to buy some books and pay for them in monthly in- stallments, the books being delivered at once. The justice held that such a con- Seo eat bs tenes we oy other. —— Harmony Lodge, Knights of Pythias. Deputy Grand Chancellor J. W. Carter installed the following officers of Harmony Lodge, No. 21, K. of P., last night: C.C., Henry F. Halley; V.C., William A. Thomp- gon; M. of W., James K. Mangum; prelate, James M. Lenhart; M. of E., George W. Heisley (re-elected); M. of F., Alfred H. Thomas (re-elected); K. of R. and S., Ben Coombs McQuay (re-elected); M. at A., Ernest S. Parlee; J. G., Alexander Benz; O. G., Nicholas Raynor; trustees, A. H. Thom- as, @ W. Heisley and J. K. 3 rep- resentatives to Grand Lodge, A. H. Thom- as, G. W. Heisiey, F. C. McCathran, 8. Sil- berberg and John E. Wagner; finance com- mittee, M. G. Delarue, John Adams and J. K. Mangum. A handsome past chancellor’s certificate in a heavy gilt frame was presented to the retiring C.C., Bro. James Kelly Mangum, by the members of the lodge. Mr. Cushing Resigns. Mr. Marshall Cushing has resigned the position of business manager of “The Even- ing News,” and is no longer connected with that paper. Arraignmients in the Criminal Court. The following arraignments were had this morning, in Criminal Court, No. 1, Judge Cole presiding: Charles Fisher, house- breaking, not guilty; Thomas Henry, housebreaking, guilty, six years in the peni- tentiary; Frank M. Binlison, false pretences, not guilty; Edward Grant and Lee Beverly, housebreaking, guilty, six years each in the penitentiary; Robt. Roy, housebreaking, not guilty; Thos. Simms, larceny from the per- sen, not guilty; Paul Schinck,second offense, petit larceny, guilty, three years in the penitentiary; Chas. Lancaster, do., not guilty; Herman Heine, housebreaking, not guilty; Richard Stewart, larceny from the person, guilty, sentence deferred; Moses A. White, false pretences, not guilty; Emma Winslow, manslaughter, in causing the death, in August last, by performing an abortion on Laura Castor, not guilty. Theo. S. West, assault with intent to kill, Was released on his personal recognizance. Wm. Lee Fitzhugh, false pretences, released om bail. —_——_—_ The Second Fa © Mathew Dis- course. Yesterday afttrnoon Bishop Keane, rector of the Catholic University, opened the course of lectures for the new year by de- livering his second annual Father Mathew discourse. After dwelling for a time upon the life and work of the great Catholic apostle of temperance, Bishop Keane went on to discuss the condition of the drink question in this country. He took the ground that there should be co-operation between the state and the ecclesiastical forces in fighting the evil. Different meth- ods suited different times and places, but one of the strongest forces lies in the de- termined efforts of women, who should com- bine to fight the liquor traffie and the at- tendant drunkenness. — $1.25 to Baltimore. Saturday, January 6, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell excursion tickets from Washington to Baltimore, on all trains, @t $1.25 for the round trip. = —_——> — Don’t forget that the pure food exposition Will open at Convention Hall January 4, 1894, at 7:30 p.m. Cooking demonstrations every afternoon thereafter at 4 o’clock.— Adve ——__. Mr. a Mrs. Cabell’s School. Pupils should take special course of study. — five months to end this session.— vt. —__—. Don't forget that the pure food exposition will open at Convention Hall January 4, 184, at 7:30 p.m. Cooking demonstrations every afternoon thereafter at 4 o'clock.— Advt. ———. Successfal Business Man. ‘Where do you spend most of your life? In your office. Why not get a good one, with heat, light and every convenience? Apply to Washington Loan and Trust Com- pany.—Advt. SAE = ete ce aE Fh Fah ead ec ih. Aarne Tae SESE ARGUMENT CLOSED In the Case of the Indicted Race Track Men. JUDGE WILSON'S STRONG = PLEA For the Quashing of the Indict- ment. DECISION* RESERVED. Criminal Court, No. 2, was again crowded this morning by a great throng of racing people, when Mr. Jere M. Wilson of counsel for the indicted ivy City bookmakers be- gan the closing argument on the motion of the indicted parties to quash the indict- ments, because, as alleged by them, the in- dictments set out no offense. In commencing his argument, Mr. Wilson stated he would confine himself to but two or three things, and he would read but few authorities. “Read as many as you like, judge,” re- marked Judge Cole. “The case. is both an interesting and important one, and I will hear all you have to say,” Of What Engeman Was Convicted. In the first place, said Mr. Wilson, he de- sired to correct the statement of Mr. Bir- ney that Mr. Engeman had been convicted of pool selling in New Jersey. Mr. Enge- man had been convicted of running a dis- orderly house, in that pool selling was per- mitted on the track controlied by him. He had been convicted, but had been subse- quently pardoned. Mr. Wilson reasserted what his colleague had asserted yesterday, that Engeman had come here in good faith, confident that horse racing was not unlaw- ful here. “Oh, there is no controversy about that,” remarked Judge Cole. But Mr. Wilson said that not only was horse racing not unlawful here, but also that bookmaking was not unlawful. At the outset, he desired to impress upon the court the fundamental principle that all penal stat- utes must be construed strictly, so that in endeavoring to make out the offense the statute must not be strained. Taking up the indictment in question Mr. Wilson explained that, while the defendants reserved the right to demur to it, believing it to be defective throughout, they contend- ed at the present time that ‘the only thing that the first count of the indictment charg- ed was the lawful thing of horse racing. But the district attorney had claimed, said Mr. Wilson, that the other count did set out an offense, that of bookmaking, and Mr. Birney had quoted many authorities in support of his contention that bookmaking Was a game of chance. But there was a Roland for every Oliver, said Mr. Wilson, and the defense could cite as many author- ities to the contrary. But the defense would not quote them for the reason that the question would be after all left just where it started. Horse Racing Centuries Old. Horse racing, said Mr. Wilson, was cen- turies old, and betting on them was not a new invention by any means. Mr. Birney had contended that about all the evils known to humanity sprang from betting on horse racing. said Mr. Wilson, at any time and in every place with one. another on about every imaginable thing, and if man found no other man to bet with, he would bet with a woman if one whs around. In some places betting was absolutely prohibited, but in others it was permitted under certain regu- lations, and the defendants contended that the act of 181 permitted it in certain parts of the District, lying beyond the one-mile limit. Congress, said Mr. Wilson, undoubtedly intended to so legalize betting in the Dis- trict, if the intention could be ascertained from a reading and consideration of the de- bate on the bill in Congress. Mr. Birney had claimed that the courts could not so gather the intent of the legislative body, but, stated Mr. Wilson, the United States Supreme Court had declared that course to be not only the right, but also the duty, of the courts. The act of 1S83 referred alone to games which were per se games of chance, but bookmaking was not a game of chance played on a table. An Hlastration. “Should the district attorney, Mr. Cole- man and I meet in the house of Mr. Bir- ney,” said Mr. Wilson, “and having learned from The Star that next day there will be a horse race at the Benning track, which track,” remarked Mr. Wilson, amid much laughter, “seems to be the greatest race course in the land, and is now only closed for repairs, and my friends Birney and Coleman should make one or more bets be- tween themselves on the race, the district attorney recording them on a little table, no one would seriously contend that that was a setting up of a gaming table or gambling device. But that ts just what my friend Birney is contending in the present case.” That Congress, said Mr. Wilson, never in- tended to refer to bookmaking in the act of 188% was undoubtedly true, for the reason | that not until the passage of the act of 1891 was bookmaking referred to. If Mr. Bir- ney’s contention was true, Congress had made one law for one part of the District and another law for another part. Some Pertinent Questions. “Do you deny, Judge Wilson,” asked Mr. Birney, “that Congress had not the power to do that?” “Well,” replied Mr. Wilson, “I won't say that it had not, although Congress is sup- posed to legislate for the whole District. But that question does not arise in this case.” “Suppose,” inquired Judge Cole, “the act of 1883 had referred to bookmaking, what effect would the act of 181 have? That question has constantly recurred to my mind.” hy, your honor,” reptied Mr. Wilson, “the act of 1891 would have repealed the former one. The two acts, respe making, cannot stand together. “But,” remarked Judge Cole, claimed that they do. “But, your honor,” said Mr. Wilson, “if there is any doubt as to the application of the act of 1883 the defendants are entitled to that doubt.” “Yes,” remarked the court, “that is un- doubtedly true.” Authorities Cited. Mr. Wilson next proceeded to the reading of a great many authorities, which he con- tended sustained his assertion that where @ subsequent statute even in general lan- guage antagonized an express provision of a former act the earlier act is thereby re- pealed. It had been contended by the dis- trict attorney that the act of 1891 did not repeal the act of 1883, because the later act only referred, if at all, in general language to the earlier one, and Mr. Wilson devoted considerable time to the reading of author- ities which, he claimed, sustained a con- trary position. Furthermore, stated Mr. Wilson, the title of the act of 18¥1 referred to the term book- making, and with that act Congress for the first time in its history took up and dealt with bookmaking and pool selling. “Do I understand you,” inquired Judge Cole, “to contend that not until 1891 did Congress ever intend to refer to or have in mind bookmaking and pool selling?” “Precisely, your honor,” replied Mr. Wil- son. “And, as I have stated before, we also contend that even if the act of 1883 could be construed to prohibit bookmaking, the act of 1891 unquestionably repealed so much of it as referred to bookmaking and pool selling beyond the one-mile limit.” Judge Wilson closed his argument shortly after noon, but his attention was called by Judge Cole to the fourth section of the act of 1883, and asked if bookmaking was not a gambling device. Is Bookmaking Gambling? Mr. Wilson replied that he believed that the act referred only to a game on a table or other gambling device at which money was bet. The mere recording of bets by the bookmaker was not, in Mr. Wilson's opin- ion, the setting of a gaming table or other device. “It seems to me,” remarked Judge Cole. “that the plan ts somewhat similar to that employed in the stock brokers’ offices, the parties bet on the price of .”" exclaimed Mr. Wilson, “that is not betting, your honor.” “I am not so sure about that. It seems to me that the act of 1883 applies equally gs well to such places, although I have not, of course, so decided. I think the most im- smiling, Men would bet, however, } THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 65, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. portant question in the case on hearing is as to whether or not the act of 1891 repeal- ed the one of 1883." “We think, your honor,” remarked Mr. Wilson, pleasantly, “that that question is the least troublesome one.” The hearing was concluded at 12:30 and Judge Cole reserved his decision, giving no intimation as to just when he would de- liver it. He subsequently stated to a Star reporter, however, that he would not render his decision for a week or ten days at least and intimated that he might, in thoroughly investigating the numerous authorities sub- mitted on both sides, be compelled to delay his decision much Jonger than that. Bail Accepted. The hearing concluded, Mr. Coleman stated that Engeman and the four indicted bookmakers were prepared to give bail, and the indicted men ard their bondsmen, Messrs. Albert Gleason and Walter F. Hewitt, stepped up to the clerk’s desk and gave bail in the sum of $1,000 each in all of the remaining indictmerts. ———.—_—_ LAID TO REST. Impressive Services Over the Remains of the Late Thomas J. Luttrell. The spacious auditorium of the First Baptist Church was thronged yester- day afternoon with those who had as- sembled to pay the last tribute of re- spect and affection to the memory of the late Thomas J. Luttrell. The services held over the remains were apropriate and were participated in by the Masonic bodies of which the deceased was a membef. Other organizations with which the de- ceased was connected were also represent- ed. Rev. Dr. Stakely officiated and spoke lovingly of the deceased, with whom he had relations as a pastor. Prof. Hunting- ton of the Columbian University spoke of the life and the character of the dead and paid a tribute to his worth es a citizen and a friend. The Knights Templar serv- ices were then read by Dr. Daniel McFar- land of the Wasington Commandery. The body was removed to the chapel at Oak Hill, where the burial service was per- formed, George W. Lincoln of Mount Ho- reb Chapter officiating. The honorary pnil- bearers were Gen. Harry Heath, A. A. Wil- son, John W. Drew, Prof. Otis Mason, Ed- gar Spelden, George J. Johnson, J. Maury Dove and J. J. Darlington. The active pali- bearers were chosen from among the Ma- sonic societies represented at the funeral, William Stevenson and Elgin G. Davis of the Washington Commandery, James B. Lambie and Mr. Armour of the Royal Arch and Capt. Thorpe, Mr. Clements and 5 Wines of the Blue Lodge. The following organizations, among others, wete repre- sented: The Washington Commance Knights Templar, Mount Horeb ‘‘hapter, Royal Arch Masons, the Hiram Lodge of | Masons and the Confederate Veteraas’ As- sociation. i AMUSEMENTS, The Schott Song Recital.—A large and“en- thusiastic audience assembled in Metzerott Hall last night to greet the famous German tenor, Anton Schott, after an absence of seven years. There were those who re- membered the enjoyment he furnished at his concert in the Congregational Church that long ago and there were others whose ears had been filled with the praises of his singing and who wanted to ascertain if they were justified. There were those who didn’t understand a word of German, in which language all the numbers were sung, but they appreciated music and were af- fected by the spirited and vigorous vocal work and they were perhaps fully as en- thusiastic in their applause as were Herr Schott’s countrymen. There were others who went there from a@ desire to render | tribute to a Washington singer, for beside the great Anton there was also Albert | Schott upon the program. The latter is a Georgetown product and inheriting the family talent for music when his cousin was here before was taken by him to Ger- many, where he has since been hard at work in the effort to fit himself to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious relative. His former friends and associates were anxious to hear bim in his first appearance this side of the ocean and they were not dis- appointed in his work. He was perhaps a little nervous at first, but that soon wore off and he displayed a tenor of unusual power and range. The extent of his com- pass Was shown in his first number, when he gave C sharp with full tone and its vol- ume was best developed in the duet with his cousin, where he fully held his own against the powerful voice of Anton. He showed the results of his training and also | the future possibilities in his career. In | all his numbers he was conscientious in | his work and sang with feeling and ex- pression. Of Anton Schott it only need be said that he retains his voice in a remark- abie degree, singing with the same spirit and effect that has placed him at the head of Wagnerian tenors. The accompaniments were played effectively by Messrs. John P. Lawrence and E. H. Droop, and the former gave as a piano solo a Chopin polonaise with such dash and feeling as to justify the encore that followed. In response he gave the etude in C sharp. After the con- cert Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Droop gave a re- ception at their residence on 12th street to meet the Messrs. Schott which was at- tended by quite a number of people. It was found that their personality was fully as agreeable as their artistic merits were notable. ea Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: T. A. Lambert to Union Savings Bank, pt. 20, sq. 828; $1,625. F. L. Siddons to G. P. Stanley, pt. Mt. Airy, 3.1 acres; $2,402.50, S. S. Wales to Henrietta C. Jefferson, lots 8 and 9, bik. 10, sec. 2, Burrville; $-. E. C. Wurdeman to A. W. Wurdeman, pt. 5, 405; $4,500. G. H, Dyer to J. L. Aull, 33, bik. 5, West Eckington; $—. R. D. Van- degrift to E. B. Hay, sub 48, sq. 192; $—-. E. B. Hay to R. Vandegrift, same property; 3—. J. A. Bates to Emma S. Brenton, lot 8, bik. 4, Widow's Mite; $—. G. F. Appleby to T. W. Smith, sq. 826; $—. W. F. Ragan to L. H. Dent, sub 43, sq. 942; $. L. H. Dent to Martha E. Ragan, sub 40, sq. S98, $—. L. A. Barr to W. B. Capers, sub 78, eq. 808;$—. W. B. Capers to L. A. Barr et al. lot 18, blk. 8, T. & B.’s sub, Mt. Pleasant . C. P. Latham to G. H. Hale, sub 129, sq. $3,000. _C. Heurich to L. Tobriner, sq. 22; $. L. Tobriner to C. Heurich et al., in trust, do.; $-. —_————_ Before Judge Kimball. On New Year day Richard Meaney was pardoned by the President and released from jail. For profanity last night Oficer Gassaway arrested him, and he resisted, forcing the officer to strike him. Michael Meaney ran up and demanded his brother's release, when Officer Herndon arrested him. Judge Kimball this morning fined each of them $5. Harrison Jones, colored, was charged with vagrancy by Officer Kilmartin. The officer found him endeavoring to sell butter taken from a country wagon. He was sent to the work house for sixty days. Arthur Johnson and Robert Gilchrist were charged with disorderly conduct on returning from a social last night. They were arrested by Officer Brown and were charged $5 each for their hilarity. Wm. and Mary Bayliss were chargel with disorderly conduct, having been ar- rested by Officer Grant, who was attracted by a child crying murder. Wiillam was attempting to use an ax on the woman and she was asking for money. The min was fined $8 and the woman $5, but sen- tence was suspended as to her. a A Joint Installation, Last evening at the hall, 419 10th strect, Gen. John A. Logan Camp, No. 2, S. of and Ladies’ Aid Society, No. 1, held a joint installation of officers. Past Col. S. E. Thomason had charge of the program and installed the officers of the Ladies’ Aid So- ciety, and Past Col. E. R. Campbell in- Stalled the officers of the camp. The Musi- cal Union of the G. A. R. added to the oc- casion by singing patriotic selection-. The following officers were instatied: Captain, Dan W. Beach, jr.; first Heutenant, Edwin M. Taylor; second lieutenant, [u- gene G. Harbour; chaplain, A. W. Root; first sergeant, C. P. Rhodes; quartermaster sergeant, H. L. Bradbury; sergeant of | Suara, arles A. Watson; color sergeani, R. C. Watts; principal musician, Wilham Frazier; corporal guard, Charlies W. guard, Louis Ludus; camp council, Past Col. S. E. Thomason, R. C. Lohmeyer, W. F. MacKay, jr.; delegate, C. A. Jarrell; alternate delegate, Charles A. Matson. The Ladies’ Aid Society election resulted as follows: President, Miss Lula Smith; vice president, Miss Mollie Newton; guile, Miss Eleanor Burgess; chaplain, Mrs. E. G. Harbour; trustees, Miss Newton, Miss Har- bour, Miss Grace Taylor; secretary. Miss Mamie Matson; treasurer, Miss Gussie Pes- tell; guard, Miss Alice Matson; assistant guide, Miss Grace Taylor; outside guard, Miss Cora Hart; judge advocate, Col. Thomason; advisory board, Mr. Watts, Mr. Root, Mr. Harbour, Mr. Matson. pear ras Large sale of furniture of all kinds at Sloan's, 1407 G strect, tomorrow, at 10 a.m., rain or shine.—Advt, Noske; camp guard, John Poynton; pickct | FIGHTING DYSPEPSIA. The Pure Food Exposition Opens at Con- vention Hall. Artistic Decorations Miss Johnson nd Exhibite— Her Lectures— Crowds in Attendance. The pure food exhibition, held under the auspices of the Wholesale Grocers’ Associa- tion of Washington, was opened at Con- vention Hall last night. No formal cere- monies attended the event. The doors were swung open, and the Marine Band, sta- tioned in the north gallery, struck up. Then the tides of people began to ebb and flow. It is estimated that between four and five thousand visitors were entertained. Con- vention Hall was a pleasant place. It was dazzling with tae glare of electric lights, and multi-colored bunting. Scores of the booths were examples of decorative art, and in many insiances their attendants were bright dressed girls. Free lunches were dispensed on all sides. It was difficult to find a way to spend money. The buck- wheat exhibitors served hot cakes and but- ter, tea, coffee and cocoa were dispensed with lavish nands, mineral waters, new beverages, oatmeal, and other dainties were freely offered with plenty of takers. The south end of the hall was partitioned off and it is here that Miss Johnson, editor of the New York Table Talk, will deliver lectures on practical cooking. Her first dls- course is set down to begin at 4:30 this af- ternoon. Some of the notable exhibits are: Barbour & Son of this city, Pettijohn’s Cal- | ifornia breakfast food, Dr. Welshe’s grape juice, Wing Brothers & Hartt of New York, coffee display; Henderson's wild cherry bev- erage, Doxee’s pure clam juice, Roland's buckwheat cakes, Wilbur's breakfast cocoa, Edward S. Schmidt, pets; Howell's evap- orated milk, Plymouth Rock phospated gel- atine, Moses’ furniture, New York Con- densed Milk Company,To-Kalon Wine Com- pany, Parrish baking powder, Quaker oats, cottoiene, Swift's premium ham and bacon, the American Cereal Company, and the Columbia Natural Lithia Water Company. The display of Pasteur filters and minia- ture brewery of the Bartholomew Brewing Company. Gill's candies made a fine show- ing, as did Florist Freeman, with palms and flowors. The exposition will continue ull January 25. The exhibit is the second given tn this enty. Last yeaf the exposition given at Albaugh’s Theater was a success in every | way imaginable, end the throng who! either gazed at the different exhibits or obtained points on the inevitable fight against dyspepsia were almost unaccount- able. One cf the attractions at the exposi- tion is a magnificent display of calcium | lights. Fronting the entrance a big search light illuminates the streets, and on the top of the building another sends its rays, now in one direction, then in another. Those people who were unfortunate | enough not to have visited the world’s | fair were enabled to find at Convention | Hall some of the exhibits brought directly | from Chicago, and Convention Hall, with | its arching roof and artistic display, will | remind those who were at the fair of the | big manufactures and liberal arts buildings of the white city. In the south end of the hall practically a forest of pine trees, brought here all the | way from Maine, make an artistic decora- | tion, Behind this shelier a wide Moor space faces the kitchen, fixed up by Miss John- | son. From this point Miss Johnson, each afternoon, will give a practical demonstra- tion of the way things should be cooked | and should be served. Not only a kitchen, | but also a dining room is included in this | exhibit. Mi Johnson, both socially and practically, is well known in this city. She is the editor of the Table ‘Talk, and, with | the assistance of Aleck, her chef, made a reputation both for herself and for electri- | cal cooking at the world’s fair. In on of | the galleries there her exhibit and Jectures were one of the interesting spots visited | by thousands, aes Business Woman's Club, The members of the Business Woman's | Club are very Busy at present planing for | the reception and housewarming to which | their friends are to be bidden on Friday | evening, Januazy 19. Very pleasant rooms have been secured at 606 11th street north- | west, and their capacity will undoubtedly | be thoroughly tested on this occasion, for | this club has many friends and would-be | members, who will gladly avail themselves | of this chance for closer acquaintance. It is | understood that there are to be pleasant exercises in conection, and the evening | made as informal and delightful as possible. | Any one familiar with its personnel knows | that the club will have no difficulty in| making its guests thorough y throughout the evening. il isa Soe Applications for Divorce. Two husbands yesterday applied to be re- lieved from the bonds of matrimony, George Pinkey stated that he and his wife Lizzie were married in 1885, and she deserted him in 1887: and Charles Thomas alleging that he and his wife, Ellen Smith, were united in 1870, and that he was deserted fifteen years later. — Had Her Poctetbook Snatched. Yesterday morning, while leaving the Washington Loan and Trust Company's bullding, Miss Margaret Cranford of 1225 | O street, reports that her pocketbook, con- | taining three medals and a check on the | company for $105, was snatched from her | hand. —_-__—_— A New Trustee Wanted. A bill in equity has been filed by Adele Clagett against John Tayloe, Jane &. a: loe, Imogene M. Tayloe and Fitzhugh ‘Tay- | loe, for the appointment of a new trustee | to hold certain lands in Georgetown and in Baltimore, bequeathed some years ago to| the two last-named defendants. ———___ She Was Not Afraid. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The little woman mentioned in your arti- cle yesterday can hardly be considered timid. It was the funniest ten minutes she | ever spent, and she will laugh heartily over the matter to her dying day. Had it been necessary, by the aid of the doorkeeper’s chair, she would have climbed the screen as easily as she has many 2 time climbed a tree. With gallant news- Paper men on one side, and the spirit of Chester A. Arthur on the other, and the brave Capt. Bassett down stairs, she had mo reason to be afraid. Bp | —— Officers Elected. The M. W. Grand Lodge of F.A.A.M. for the District of Columbia have elected and installedythe following officers for the year: Henry Coleman, grand master (re-elected Wm. H. Severson, deputy grand master (re- elected); Wm. M. George, grand senior war- den; F. H. Cozzens, grand junior warden; on S. Lowery, grand treasurer (re-elect- ed); Wm. H. Meyers, grand secretary (re- | elected). i The German American Building Associa- tion, No.8, at their 4th annual meeting held last night elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Wm. Withaft, presi- dent; Henry Buettner, vice president; P. Vierbuchen, secretary; Henry Kottman, | treasurer; board of directors, Carl Kattle- | mann, Adolf Feldross, Herman E. Ewal John Banf, August Getz, John Vierbuchen, John Toense, John N. Moeller; attorney, Ferdinand Schmidt. —_ Masonic Election, At the regular assembly of Washington Council, No. 1, Royal and Select Masters, held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral last evening, the following officers were in- stalled: James H. Wardle, T. 1. M.; Frank H. Thomas, R. 1. D. M.; John S. Tomlinson, I. Pp. Cc. W.; Edward M. Willis, treasurer; Geo. E. Corson, recorder; H. K. Beck, cap- tain of guard.’ A proposition looking to a chence of meeting place was submitted and will be voted on at the next regular assembly. — Excursion to Baltimore. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell round-trip tickets for all trains (including the 45-minute flyers) leaving Washington for Baltimore, Saturday, January 6, valid for return trip until the following Monday inclusive, at $1.25. * ——_—— Facts. Facts. It’s a matter of fact and general com- ment that Godfrey's Steam Laundry is do- ing the most beautiful work ever executed | in this city. Flannels and collars and cuffs a specialty. Come and see the working of this establishment. Works: W. and G. power house, 5th floor. Office: 1307 F street | Drury and friend northwest.—Advt THE ALLEGED ASSAILANT. Arrest of Milton Chamberlain Charged With the New Cut Road Assault. It is alleged that the person who during the past four weeks has accosted three young ladies on the New Cut road between the Culvert and the Foxhall road made use of indecent language,to them, and in two cases attempted to forcibly make them sub- mit to his desire, has been arrestéd. ‘Ine party charged is Milton Chamberlain, the son of Mr.James H.Chambrelain, one of the most respected and prominent provision dealers in Georgetown. The warrant for his arrest was issued yesterday, it having been sus- pected since the last offense that Chamber- Jain was in some manner implicated, he hay- ing been seen, it is said, frequently in the vicinity of the place where the offenses were eorhmitted. When the father of the sus- pect, who is but sixteen years of age, though apparently older, heard of the issue of the warrant he summoned the boy and took him before the authorities of the <ey- enth precinct. There the insulted parties, Miss Elsie Ough, daughter of Architect Ough of the Palisades of the Potomac Com- pany, Miss Drury, a neighboring resident, and Miss Babcock, a friend, identitied the young man as the guilty party. Miss Ough, it will be remembered, was re- turning home in a vehicle by way of the New Cut road about three weeks ago, when she felt her carriage give a sudden jerk from behind. Turning she saw the young man yesterday recognized as Chamberlain. He caught hold of her, it is alleged, and attempted to drag her to the ground. She resisted strongly. ‘The struggles of the two lasted until the horse had pulled them as far as the Dally Barber tree, a huge oak known to all surveyors. ‘There a man was seen approaching, and the assaulter made off through the wqods on the south. Miss ere attacked almost in the same place and manner a few days later. The young ladies were rendered nervously sick by the ordeal through which they passed. Young Chamberlain, who has heretofore borne a good reputation, was released on the furnishing of a $500 bond. His father went his security, The New Cut road near the scene of the alleged assaults is a lonely stretch, Particu- larly at evening. For a distance of one mile there are but three houses. The Conduit and C&nal roads have almost absorbed the heavy travel that once went er i over the New ~~ A LIGHT DOCKET. to the Attention of Judge Miller. Judge Miller had a smail audience in the’ Police Court today and the number of pris- cners was still smaller. John Miller, a white man, was charged with an assault on Mary M. Smith. There was some difficulty, during which Mr. Mil- ler entered Mrs. Smith's room after her boy, who jumped from the window. In the quarrel it is alleged Miller struck her. Of- ficer D. J. Lynch testified that he went to | the house to serve a warrant on Mrs. | Smith's son and she promised to have him here this morning, but he had not been away long before he heard cries, and going back, Mrs. Smith was In the act of getting up and said that Miller had struck her. The defendant acknowledged going for the boy to talk to him when he jumped from the window, but he denied postively that | he had struck her. Mrs. Miller denied that | Mrs. Smith was knocked down, and Mrs. | Smith's boy had assaulted her. The boy was then charged with an assault on Mrs. Miller by raising a slat to her. The witness stated that he raised the slat to protect his mother, Mrs, ‘Smith said she would leave the house on Monday. The court said that this was a woman's quarrel in which the bey took part, and as they could not live under one roof one should leave. There should be peace or the one who broke it would go to jail and he held each of them, Miller and the boy, to bonds to keep the peace, John F. Dries was charged with an as- sault cn his wife, who testified also to threats, but also said that she believed that his mind was affected. Dr. Frederick tes- tUfied that he was extremely nervous and he had but little doubt that he was insane, but he believed with proper treatment he would recover. The unfortunate man, whose wife had gone to him, then had a paroxysm in the dock, but was com) enough in a short time to be led out. The case was certified to the Secretary of the interior for admission of the man to the insane asylum. John H. Henderson, a colored clerk of the pension and record division of the War Department, was charged with obtaining | $84.33 of W. W. Wright by means of a forg- ed pay order in the name of W. S. Yeat- man, disbursing clerk of the War Depart- ment. The arrest was made by Detectives Proctor and Lacy. Mr. Wright testified to the transaction and when the note was due a letter was received, purporting to be signed by Yeatman, stating that the money would be paid at a certain time. Mr. Yeatman pronounced the signatures to be forgeries. Mr. Carrington stated that he had had no opportunity to confer with his client and asked that the case go over. ‘The court said that Henderson was before | him over a year ago on a similar charge, but he had dismissed him. He continued the case until tomorrow. John Johnson was tried for an assault cn his sister, Alice Johnson, and sent to jail for thirty days. Mary J. Ross, a colored girl, for the lar-)| ceny of a coat and dresses from Bir.lie Johnson. The latter claimed that she had just borrowed them, and sent them back. Detective Lacey stated that her mother de- sired to keep Mary out of bad company, and the court suspended sentence, waraing her that the “crook of a finger in the wrong direction would carry her to jail.” Carrie Active, a colored servant empioy- lea by W. W. Emerich, arrested by Detec- | tive Burrows, was charged with the lar- | |eceny of $78 from her employer’s house in Georgetown. The officer testified to the) money being found in a tomato can, and | | she stated that the money had been placed there by her, for she was saving up to get a set of furniture. The case was sent to the grand jury, bonds being fixed at $500, ——_—_ A Slight Fire. Yesterday afternoon at the house of Chari- ty Morris, 2506 15th street northwest, a coal oil lamp exploded in the hands of Martha Brockenburg, causing a slight fire, which was extinguished by ¥ company. eee Reduced Rate to Baltimore. Saturday, January 6, the Baltimore and | Ohio railroad will seil round-trip tickets for all trams leaving Washington, Baltimore and Ohio depot, for Baltimore, at $1.25. Good three days. 6 — Closing sale of dry goods at Shuster’s, 919 Pennsylvania avenue, 10 o'clock tomorrow, when the finest silks and velvets will be sold. Dowling & Company are the auction- eers.—Advt. —_—— Watch for the Pathfinder tomorrow. * PERSIA Si Re Don't forget that the pure food exposition will open at Convention Hall January 4, 1894, at 7:30 p.m. Cooking demonstrations every afternoon thereafter at 4 o’clock.— Advt. tec ip ea Fine Store Fixtures. Dowling & Company will sell tomorrow at 10 o'clock at Shuster’s, #19 Pennsylvania avenue, all the shelving, counters, desks, mirrors, show cases, that cost over $6,000 to be put in, Will be sold to sult purchas- ers.—Advt. CATARRH IN THE READ “L have been a sufferer from that dreaded dis- ease, Catarrh. For the past nine years my head and nasal passages bave been clogged up, and in | consequence I was unable to breathe through my nose. My breath became very bad atd offensive. 1 tried most everything im search of a cure. I had read about the good being dove by Hood's. HooD's SARSAPARILLA CURES Sarsaparilla and decided to give it a trial, T had not taken more than one bottle before I began to feel benefit, and after taking two bottles my ex- pectations were realized. Its effects have been wonderful. I can now breathe through my nose | with ease aod bave realized benefitq from the medicine throughout my system." A. H. SMITH, 14 North 12th st. Be sure to get Hood's. HOOD’S PILLS are purely vegetable. 2c. ITCHING EUMORS, Torturing, disfiguring eczemas and every species of Mtehing, burning, scaly, crusted and pimply skin and scolp diseases, with dry, thin and falling hair, relieved by a single application and speedily and economically cured by the CUTICURA REMEDIES, ‘Canal st. dog too large. Walford's, Pa. oo when the best physicians fail. DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Measuring Lots. Some days ago the computing engineer of the District in a letter to the Engineer Com- missioner called attention to certain discrep- ancies in the measurements of lots on the east side of High street, Georgetown, in the Beatty and Hawkins addition, between the existing plats and measurements made by the engineer's office. This, he said, made it difficult to ascertain which jots are to be as- sessed for certain new curb placed along that street. The papers were sent to the attorney for the District with the request that he report upon the case. Mr. Thomas in his report says the difficulty seems to arise out of the fact that there is a differ- ence between the record title of the owners of the lots on the east side of High street and their possession. The fences appear to be located according to rather than according to the record, while the rec- ord calls for lots of the dimensions and loca- tions shown on the putlic plats. He sug- gests before taking any action in the matter the Commissioners cause a survey to be made of all lots on the east side of High street in the Beatty and Hawkins addition, 80: a8 to locate the lots according to their true lines, and thus get at the differences between the record of the lots and the lines of the fences. Congratulating Mr. Ross. Commissioner Ross’ room looked like a hot house this morning. It was filled with beautiful flowers—marks of appreciation from his numerous friends in this city con- gratulating him upon his reappointment. Nor was this all. From the time the office opened until it closed there was a steady stream Of prominent business men who called to congratulate Commissioner Ross upon his reappomtment. Shortly after noon an immense boquet of roses came from his friends in the Post Office Department. Today's Orders. ‘The Commissioners today ordered that the public well at 24 and Pennsylvania avenue southeast be covered with flagging laid in hydraulic mortar at a cost of $16. ‘That the public weil at 26th and D streets northwest be covered with flagging laid in hydraulic mortar. That a new pump be erected on the west side of 32d street between P and Q streets | northwest. That a new pump be placed in well at 32d Dunil jon avenue northwest. That a new pump be placed in well at 234 and M streets northwest. That a sewer be constructed in alley, square 131, under the provisions of the ccmpulsofy permit system. ‘That the sewer on T street between Lin- den and Harewood avenues be replaced for a distance of 1M) feet, the work contem- plated to be added to the schedule of sewers to be built under the appropriation for re- placing sewers. That a sewer be constructed in Sth street extended, from Rock Creek Church road northward, for the purpose of serving prem- ises of Mr. Andrew Loeffier, under the pro- visions of the permit system. That thé requisition of the superintendent of sewers for$40,825, as an allotment for the quarter ending March 31, 1894, chargeable to the following appropriations, ts ap- proved: Cleaning and repairing sewers and basins, $1,200; release sewers and replacing sewers. $6,000; main and pipe sewers, $10,000; sub- urban sewers, $5,000; gorging sewers and rainfall, $625; main, intercepting sewers, $1,200; permit work sewers, $6,000. > Don’t forget that the pure food exposition will open at Convention Hall January 4, 1804, at p.m. Cooking demonstrations yon d afternoon thereafter at 4 o’clock.— Advt. Under the will of the late John T. Lucas, filed yesterday, the estate of the decedent is bequeathed to the widow, Ellen Lucas, and her heirs and she is made executrix, without the giving of bonds. “WORTH A GUINEA A BOX,” Beecham’s Pills (TASTLESS—EFFECTUAL.) For SICK HEADACHE IMPAIRED DIGES- TION, LIVER DISORDERS aud FEMALE AlL- MENTS. Renowned all over the world Covered with s tasteless and soluble coating. Ask for Beecham’s and take no othors. Made at St. Helens, England. Sold by druggists and dealers. Price 25 ednts ® box» New York Depot, 365 1» CITY ITEMS. Hotel Johnson Cafe. Genuine Lynn Haven Bay and Cherry Stone Oysters, elegant flavor and solid, rat, half shell, and old natural growth Saddle Rocks for broiling and roast in shell; aiso York River Plants, salt and delicious, for steaming. Entrance to Ladies’ and Gents’ Cafe, 13th street front. Elevator. at mince iichenases Pure Food Prices.—Johnston’s monster Price list, page 4. it ———— Watch for the Pathfinder tomorrow. 1t* eetiieies~ccrealions Get the Pure, Then you get the best. Pure Rye Whisky, 5 years old, 5c. qt. Port Wine, rich and crusty, 50 cents qt. Sherry, pale and mellow, 50 cents quart. Rock and Rye,for coughs and coids,bot. 50c. Golden Catawba heavy bodied, rich, bot. 29c. t P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st. n.w, Pure Food Articles, where you find them. See ad. page 4. it i ee Sees Dog Collars in great variety, all sizes, no ave. at. The matchless liniment, Salvation Oil, 25c. — Royal Headache Powders, 10c. Free Trial Samples at all Druggista. oc -m,w,féstt Johaston’s Pure Food Prices, page 4 1t Nothing But ‘Diamonds, WATCHES & RINGS Hereafter—the balance of the stock to be closed out 2t once. and Silver-plated Table Ware, as Spoons. Forks, = M Sete, Drinking | Sets, kets, Salts and Peppers, Hand Glass- es, Silver-back Hair Brushes, Pickle avd Butter Plates, “Sugars ‘Tea Jacobs Bros., EXCLUSIVE DIAMOND IMPORTERS. 1229 Penna. Ave. ,; * Soiled Gowns Are Cleaned ~-equal to “new” HERE. By our matchless pro- cess the most delicate fabrics are “done up” to please the most festidious without injury. Called for and delivered. £7 le prices. Reasonab! Anton Fischer, S552 jad We Wash Clothes and Save You Clothes & Money. How do we do St? First: With our ‘Im- ‘lasts”” ed machinery. Clothing “1 much Jinger. ‘Second: “Our prices are lower than WORK. Only fi- others for PIST-CL tered water used. Blankets, 25c. Cartains, SOc. up. Collars’ snd each, C7 Special prices to hotels and families. pital Steam Laundry, MR&, M. A. WEAVER, PROPRIETOR, 512 Sth street. opposite P. oO, cutis, SS stat xed an ta oes Aan Send Postal; We'll Call! Have you a room that necds papering? Then let us submit an estimate. The work we do is highly artistic and the prices the lowest in the city. WALL PAPER put up to stay! Allan Coburn, 1249 32d St. jad-tt pr? Ah Glove Temptations PERRY’S. HEN IT COMES TO GLOVES Yop are at a saving place—at a saving the freshness of some pairs suffered. Didn't harm & bit—but we woulda’t permit them to go back into stock. Those you have the choice of. Them ‘the social season—the period of full dress calle for some extreordimary care in selecting shade anf style. The latest effects—in the best makes—arg here, ‘Besides these two attractions are the winter Warmers. May not be cold enough now—fér them— but there is no telling what @ day or an boar may bring forth. With the cold will come an urgent need that We are ready to supply. The figures follow: button GLACE—to Black ané colom— REDUCED from $1.50 and $1.25 to 49c. 12 and 16-button SUEDES—solled a Utte— 4vutton GLACE Pig ue wALING z W. GLOVES - REDUCED from $2 to $1.50. MEN'S JOUVIN SUEDES— = REDUCED from $1.75 to $1. 4-button GLACE-Biack and colors— 4-button GLACE-$1.25, $1.50 and $2. bution BLACK GLACE, with embroidery §n colors—$1.75. 4-button SUEDES—Black and colore— $1.25, $1.50, $1.65 and $1.75, ‘button SUEDES—Tan, Mode and Gray, With black stitching—$1.25 and $1.75. With Full Dress. 20-button SUEDES. the tints” $3.50. S-button SUBDES—“‘all the tints” $3. i2-buttun SUEDES—“all the tints”— $2.50. Sutton SUEDES—“all the tiate”—$! and $2. < Sbutton GLACE and SUEDES—White-$2 4button RKEYNIER GLACE-the latest— 8. +tutton PEARL GLACK with Black and self-stitcbing $1.50. +button PRIMROSE GLACE—with Black Stitebing — $1.50. Stutton PRIMROSE SUEDES—with Biadk stitching $2. “Walker's. REYNIERS—$2.25. PERRIN’S ELK TAN—$2. 4button AUG. CHAREBS ENGLISE— Black and colors—$1.20. +tutton CAPE GLOVES-$1.25 and $1.50, 4button GLACE PIQUE GLOVES—Peast ‘With Black stitching—#1.oe. +button PIQUE 5 +tuttou TAN, GRAY wd BLACK Cas ‘TORS—$1.75. - FRENCH KID GAUNTLETS—$1.8, DRIVING GAUNTLETS-$1.50. Warm as Toast, 4-button 4-tuttou LADIES’, MISSES and CHILDREN’S FUB ‘TOP GLOVES—$1 and up. #1. MEN'S CLOTH and HEAVY JERSER * GLUVES—S0c. LADIES’ CASHMERE GLOVES—2ic., 85e. and 50c LADIES’ FLEECE-LINED SILK GLOVES 1. LaDIRs' FLEECE-LJNED TAFFETA GLOVES —e. Z BOYS’ WOOLEN GLOVES—S0c., 40c. anf Boe. MISSES’ CASHMERE GLOVES—25. LADIES’ WOOLEN MITTENS—25c. an@ Boe, MISSES" MITTENS—25c. ALL SIZES FLORENCE SILK MITTENS, For “His Lordship.” 4 REYNIER'S WALKING GLOVES-$2 REYNIER’S DRESS GLOVES—$2. PERRIN'S ELK TAN—$2. ° YOWNES' CRAVEN TAN—$2.25. POWNES CAPE COACKING GLOVEB— #2. If you have never tried you will be surprisell | bow perfect ft you can get here—These maa ‘are as attentive to that as to quality. Don't you buy a pir of Gloves that,don't @t. We will tay on—until you say “‘sstisied."* PERRY’S, Ninth And The Avenue. Fetablished 1840. Telephone 908 Don’t Misunderstand— all that buying on credit wader 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. @ debt that Grows Vigger with jnterest. We dou't charge a cent. Just whatever the Furnitere—Car pete—Draperies—Stoves = Fou buy “foot up” is its greatest amount—and every payment cuts it down. ‘We are patient with sincere promises. House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 And 923 7th St. Sbd $1.50 to $1.28. -