Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1894, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till S p.m. Wednesday. For the District of Columbia and Maryland, sain or snow, followed Wednesday by clearing; slightly higher temperature tonight; easterly winds. For Virginia. rain today and tonight, fol- lowed Wednesday by fair; slightly warmer to- aight; easterly, shifting to southerly winds. Condition of Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falis, temperature, 37; condition. 36; rec civing reservoir, temperature, 40: condi- tion a north connection, 36; condition at south connection, 36; distributing reservoir, tempera- ture. 39: condition at influent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. —_———_—_— Johnston’s Pure Food Goods, @upplies. See ad. page 4. - —— depot of Persons about to give a dinner party, luncheon, &c., are advised intelligently by calling on F. Freund, Caterer, $15 10th st. = a Teas, Coffees, Groceries. See Johnston's double column ad. Page + Artificial Eyes, $5. Hempler’s, 6th and ave. aces anal! $1.19-Fine Fedora (Tourist) Hats—$1.19. They were $2 and $225, and good values at that. HENRY FRANC & SON, Cor. ith and D. a Johnston's price list, page 4, Potatoes, Apples, Butter, Eggs. Ss Old Antigue Furniture CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Mr. Rich- ard Mansfield in “The Merchant of Venice.” New National Theater.—“The Girl I Left Behind Me.” Academy of Music.—Edward Vroom “Ruy Bilas.” Harris’ Bijou Theater.—The Power of Gold.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Waldman’s Specialty Company. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M street between 15th and 16th streets northwest.— Lecture by Frederick Douglass on “The Issues of the Hour.” Union M. E. Church, 20th street below Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Lecture by Prof. E. F. Farrington on “Old Time Life in New England.” Convention Hall, 5th 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. Lincoin 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 DS “ae EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. at 1208 G st. nw. Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 a.m. ‘Taliy-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. ——_ Supposed to Be a Crank. About 5 o’clock this morning as Officers Bradly and McNamara were going their rounds in the county, they came across a man walking cityward, and overhauling him took him in custody. He gave the name of John T. Smith, originally from California, and said that he was on the way to the Navy Department to see about his papers. ©n being charged with vagrancy before Judge Kimball this morning, be said he did not lve anywher>, Dut came from Call- fornia originally, and the state of Kentucky had cut off his correspondence so that he could not get his letters. This was his business here, together with the getting of his “civilization” papers. It being ap- parent that he is a crank, he was sent down for examination. >— Sale of the Lincoln Hotel. ‘The largest real estate transactien made im this city for some time past has just been compieted in the deal by which the big seven-story building at the corner of 10th and H streets has changed owners. Mr. Fulton R. Gorijon, a young real estate man, who deals largely in North Laurel property, has purchased the hotel for a consideration of $110,000, including furnt- ture and fixtures, from its former owner, Mr. O. E. Duffy, giving as part payment North Laurel property valued at $67,000. The new proprietor of the Lincoln has in view many improvements and alterations to the hotel, which will be begun without — Washington Chess Club. The annua! meeting of the Washington Chess Club was held last evening at its rooms, #21 F street. Mr. F. M. Wright, the retiring secretary, read his report,which showed the club to be in a flourishing con- dition, having increased its membership from less than ten to nearly fifty within the space of a year. The treasurer’s report proved equally satisfactory, and the club looks forward to a very prosperous year. The election of officers for 1NM resulted as follows: President, Capt. Patrick O'Farrell; ¥ice president, E. P. Hanna; secretary, A. V. Gistger; treasurer, I. Y. Knight, and ex- ecutive committee, J. Macfarland, F. M. Wright and C. Jackson. ration Fund. Yesterday afternoon Chief Clerk Sylves- ter of the police department submitted a statement of his accourts with the audi- tor for the six months ending January 1, 1804, of the money paid out of the centen- Rial inaugural fund. Nearly 2,500 orders were drawn, representing about 10,000 peo- ple, and the amount expended 32,400. One thousand dollars of the fund was contrib- uted by citizens to the police department and $1,440 was drawn from the District. ‘The rumber of persons assisted, it is said, exceeds that of any previous corresponding pericd for years. —__. Civil Service Benefic! Association. The Civil Service Beneficial Association of this city was yesterday incorporated by articles filed by Lorenzo G. Warfield, John J. Horgan, Wendell P. Bett and Cynthia E. Cleveland for the term of twenty ycars, | the object being to foster a fraternal feel- ing emong civil service appointees and the! payment of a death fund immediately upon the death of members. Officers for the first year: John J. Horgan, president; Cyn- |! thia E. Cleveland, vice prestaent; O. Ww. Wells, treasurer; Israel C. Staekles, re- cording secretary, and Lorenzo G. Warfield, financial secretary. —_—>—_- The Fight for Pure Butter. ‘There is no need of buying “butterme,” “oleomargarine” and other impure substi- tutes for butter when the pure, sweet de- Ucious article itself is sold almost as cheap. Five-pound boxes of 42. creamery now cost but $1.60 at James F. Uyster’s, Jth and Pennsylvania avenue. What are you eat- ing? “Butterine” without the coloring mat- ter is simply lard.—Advt. —___. Fime Store Fi , 1894, . will sell the entire store fixtures of W. M. Shuster, 919 Penasylvania avenue, embracing shelving, counters, tables, desks, &c. suit purchasers.—Advt. A receiver's sale of patent cracker, spice and fruit cases, for grocers and others, will take place Thursday morning at 607 C street northwest, at 10 o'clock. See ad- vVertisement. —_—>___. Pure food exposition every afternoon and evening at Convention Hall. 2.p.m. and close at 10:30 p.m. Cook lectures at 3:30.—Advt. ——— Fine Store Fixtures. Dowhng & Company will sell, Wednesday! January 10, at 11 o'clock, at Shuster’s, y1y Pennsylvania avenue, all the shelving, counters, desks, mirrors, show cases, that cost over $6,000 to be put in. Will be sold to suit purchasers.—Advt. special course of study. Attend five months to end this session.— Adve. —_ The sale of art gocds at Sloan’ 1407 G street, opens tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 3 pm. Call and see them. . Two-story brick dweiling, No. sy 1 street southwest, to be sold tomorrow at 4:30 o'clock p. m. Also 328 K street southwest, two-story frame and brick back buliding.— See adv: ns Pure food exposition every afternoon and evening at Convention Hall. Doors open at 2 p.m. and close at 10:30 p.m. Cook lectures at 3uu.—Advt. Will be sold to} Doors open at | TINY FOES OF MA Surgeon General Sternberg Talks About Disease Germs. THE SANITARY LEAGUE LECTURE, Showing Photographs.of Some Re- cent Discoveries. HOW TO DESTROY GERMS A man somewhat under the Influence of the ambient. fire, dropping into the lecture ball of the Columbian University last evening, might have received a severe ner- vous shock. There is no telling where his imagination might have taken him—it 1s even possible that he might have been re- formed from his ways. There were enough horrible things there depicted on a screen to have turned into the path of rectitude an enfire inebriate asylum. Surgeon General Sternberg. These curious shapes were the photo- graphs of a number of the enemies of man- kind that have been discovered of recent years, one after another, pried out of the mysteries of the invisible, as it were, by inquisitive benefactors to the race. ‘ney were being exposed before the gaze of a large audience, gathered to hear the first lecture of a series that the Sanitary League of this city will conduct for the purpose of making the people better acquainted with their enemies @nd the means of subduing them. The lecturer of the evening was Surgeon General Geo. M. Sternberg of the United States army,whose work in the fleld of bac- teriology. has been extensive and valuable. He was introduced by Mr. John Joy Edson, the secretary of the league, who explained the objects of the organization briefly. Mr. Edson's Introduction. “The Sanitary League," Mr. Edson said, “was formed early in 1808 by a number of citizens who believed they saw a,field for useful effort by an organization of citizens, working in concert with the authorities, to remove existing and to avert dangers to the public health of the city. The league is to prov: means of instruction in simple hygiene and sanitation, so as to remove as far as possible the ignorance that permits unsanitary conditions to exist, and con- tributes so much to increase the annual death rate, especially among the r; to diffuse information generally on sanitary matters through the medium of the press and public addresses, and to otherwise aid the proper authorities in their effort to im- prove the sanitary condition of the District. When the aims of the league were made known many citizens willing to aid in pro- moting these objects sent their names to the secretary and were enrolled as mem- bers. It is betleved the larger the member- ship the more useful the organization will become, and for that reason all citizens in- terested in the work are invited to become members. “This work will not cease until the num- ber of deaths attributed to preventable causes is reduced to the minimum. “Aside from the humane principle in- volved, the material interests of the city will be promoted in whatever degree the efforts of the league are successful; for the accomplishment of its objects will greatly increase the attractiveness of the capital as a place of residence. “Much kas been done in 18% toward the ends for which the league is working. Many useful investigations have been con- ducted knowledge has been diffused and the authorities have been assisted in carrying out plans which have proved most bene- ficial, as the reduced death rate attests. “The administration of the affairs of the league is entrusted to a council annually chosen, consisting of the general officers and representatives of different localities of the District.” Dr. Sternberg’s Lecture. Mr. Edson then presented Dr. Sternberg as the lecturer of the evening. “I can telt you how to kill the germs of disease when they are once identified and located,” said the surgeon general, look- ing out over the hall filled with intelligent, eager faces, “but I am not going to tell you how to cure the diseases. That belongs to another branch of medical inquiry. Sanitation is not cure. It is prevention, and you know the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I am not here to tell you of any quack nostrum, but to let you know how easy it is for you to prevent thé spread of any disease that may fasten itself upon your household or your neighborhood.” Then he went into a brief history of the known bacilli, and showed how they have been practically all brought to light with- in the past fifteen years. That long ago, he said, the world knew only one or two disease germs, and these belonged to the class known as bacteria. ‘These are vegetable organisms of the lowest order, and do not include the germs of malarial fever, dysentery or cancer. Those germs | {are of the animal order. Ail bacteria are | mot bad, and we are very apt to carry | | thousands of these minute vegetables around on our persons, in our mouths and in other parts of the body. Experiments have been tried with a bit of common woolen cloth worn next to the body for some time and afterward subjected to the} iniiuences of a “culture,” demonstrating | the existence of thousands upon thousands of tiny organisms that undovbtedly came from the person. and yet had not the least influence for evil. Bacilli is the general name of the ciass of harmful germs. There are three kinds, mainly distinguished by their form. When round they are known as micrococci; when elongated, bacilli, and when spiral and twisted, spirilli. ‘Thrown Upon the Screen. After these preliminary definitions the lights were turned down, the lenses of a stereopticon were adjusted and soon there flashed on the screen the gigantic portrait | of a micrococcus, o> rather family of these interesting creatures. The whole household resembled a target that had been under severe fire more than anything else. Round particles almost filled the fleld. They wi so thick in places that they touched edges and joined company. The next picture was! that of a group of bacilli. This tlustration might easily have been the vision of a man! suffering with the nightmare, or the ima-/ ginings of one who had overstepped the! grounds of sob-iety to the limits of that} mysterious field known as the “horrors.” The doctor explained that the worm like beings that almost seemed to squirm over the screen were magnified fifty thousand | times, and that a man pzojected on a sheet in the same proportions would be about fifty | miles high. These facts relieved the lay | Part of the audience somewhat, and there | was a general sigh of restfulness to be heard. Then followed other portraits in this inter-| esting family album, in rapid succession. | Some spiri!li were shown, long twisting, wiggling things that seemed capable of | worming themselves into the most solid | tissues. The next one was the germ of the sease known as anthrax, which is very fatal to small animals, but is not common to man. This is a micrococcus, and zepro-| duces by means of spores, and is thus very hard to exterminate. An injection of this | cell, introduced under the skin of a mouse, | produced death in forty-eight hours. On the next screen was shown the same germ, | | though unstained, and therefore very light; coiored. This growth, said the lecturer,may | live with untamed ener/y for seven years without deterioration. More Ger-.a Presented. | Then another ‘zrget, smaller and pepper- | jed with large; shot, came into view. This ; om was the germ of the relapsing fever, s0 common in the famine districts of Russia and India. It is not known here except as an infrequent visitor. The large round spots that resembled shot holes were the blood corpuscles. The germs wound out from them like spiral springs. Next came a drawing of the cells of the tissues of a patient who had died with the leprosy. This was the only drawing in the exhibition, the others being all photographs. Number eight of the series resembled a photograph of the moon, but it was really @ presentation of a group of the bacilli of tubercular consumption, a small figure, straight and of uneven thickness. Next there was the image of the germ of typhoid fever, which was fully demonstrated in 1887. It is found in the diseased glands and the discharges of the patient, as well as in the spleen, sometimes. The germs of al and ipelas followed, showing variations of the horrible shapes of the bacilli. The photograph of the germ of diphtheria was shown and its value’ was pointed out by the statement that many times the true cases of this dreadful dis- ease are identified by means of micro-pho- tography, recognition of the germ being easy to the practiced eye. This germ is | not found in the blood, and is only danger- ous as being very active in the sputum of the patient. There is nothing coming from the body of a patient that is contagious. The Spirillum of Cholera. A great question mark flashed next on the screen, the image of the spirillum of cholera. It was ‘first described by Koch, who discovered it in Egypt, first making the error of classifying it as a bacillus. All danger of a spread of the disease is pre- vented by a complete disinfection of the discharges of patients. A number of small tacks or tadpoles then flashed forth to give an accurate idea of how the germs and spores of the bacillus of tetamus or lock-jaw appear. They are very hard to destroy, but fortunately not very frequent. Glanders was next demon- strated to be a germ disease, and then came the most interesting of the pictures, for it represented the discovery of Sternberg himself, the germ of pneumonia. He found it in 1880, but did not then sus- pect that it was the sole cause of the dis- ease. In 1885 he verified this fact, and it is now recognized as the true pneumonia bacillus throughout the scientific world. Blackleg, a cattle disease, not very com- mon here, and hog cholera were pases over quickly to give room for the latest comer in the bacteriological field, the bacil- lus of influenza or the grip. This is: the smallest of the family, and was found In Berlin in 1892. It was shown as a tiny micrococcus, densely grouped. It abounds in the mucous expectoration. How Germs Can Be Killed. Then the lights were turned up again, and Dr. Sternberg began to tell how these germs can be killed during the prevalence of disease, thus preventing the spread of the infection. He classified the germs for this purpose into those that are founé in the blood and those that are local. Of the former class he mentioned only two, the lock-jaw and the anthrax. Of the latter there are several examples only too com-/ mon, influenza, diphtheria, pneumonia, con- mption, which are found in the sputum, but which are without spores, and are thus easily destroyed. In typhoid fever and cholera the germs are in the dis- charges, and can thus be easily reached. In the cases of the eruptive diseases the germs are not fully identified, and so the only sure method of destruction is to burn the clothing of the patient and the exfolla- tions of the body. All bacteria are destroyed by heat. Sixty degrees Centigrade or 140 Fahrenheit suf- fices if continued for ten minutes. Of course, longer exposure may be regarded as safer, but this duration has been found to be ample. The cholera germ can be thus entirely destroyed, and is one of the most easily controlled. The heat must not be dry, but must be moist, either in the form of steam or hot water. Bolling water is the best, and very sure. At 212 degrees Fahren- heit all spores will perish. ‘There is safety in drinking milk, water or soup that has been recently boiled, but if allowed to stand after boiling in the vicini- ty of the danger, there is a probability that the germs will alight upon the surface and then breed with amazing rapidity. The germs of cholera and fevers multiply won- derfully in soups or in milk. Fites Sprend Disease. Flies, the lecturer thought, often spread disease. They alight on every surface, and their feet are apt to become soiled with the germs, and then they are pretty sure to find their way to the kitchens, where they scat- ter the bacteria and bacilli ou every hand. Domestic animals, especially cats, are apt to cause disease to be carried from house to house. Sunlight is deadly to germs. Exposure to the rays of the sun for three or four hours is sufficient to destroy the germs of cholera. Drying also for two or three hours is suffi- cient. germs of consumption, diphtheria or ty- phoid fever, which will live in a dried state for months. ‘ Lime wash, or common white wash, is very valuable as a disinfectant. The milk of lime added to the excrement of a cholera patient serves to destroy the bacilli com- pletely. Carbolic acid in a 5 per cent solu- tion is excellent as a disinfectant for ex- cretions. The products of coal tar are new and valuable agents for the same purpose. Little boxes of chlorate of lime, hermetical ly sealed, and quickly used after opening, are very valuable in every household as dis- infectants. Six ounces of this in a gallon of water makes an admirable agent. For all expectorated substances burning is the best method. —_—_—~————_. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Work Mapped Out by the Local Ex- ecutive Committee. A meeting of the local executive commit- tee of the Knights of Pythias having in charge arrangements for the Pythian con- clave in this city next August was held at the headquarters in the Warder building lastnight. It was decided to have a nand- somely illustrated book of information print- ed and sent out to all the Knights of l’ytni- as organizations in the country. it will take at least 10,000 of these, as there are this year more than 6,000 subordinate lodges and 1,200 divisions of the uniform rank, and more than the last given number of ento'v- ment branches. This book is to contain all necessary information about the order, the encampment, é&c., and will aiso be a guide book to the different sections of “he city where proceedings of interest to Pythi- ans will take place during the conclave. Mr. John W. ‘fhompson of the Navy Yard was added to the ways and means cozmit- tee by the advice of Chairman art, and will have supervision over the coilection of funds, &c., In that end of the city. On motion of Caairman Mitche!l of the eommit- tee on pubife comfort, Mr. Perey G. Smith was made assistant corresponding secretary of the executive committee, with ipstrud- tions to begin work at once. ‘ ‘The committee on camp ground was in- structed to-contract for 31K tents, size 10x12, with the privilege of as many’ more at the same price and in the same condition as may be needed. — Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: Davis Carter and Etta Tharp, both of Lou- doun county, Virginia; Charles Mattfeldt and Mary B. Davis; Wm. J. Canning and Lillie E. Hamiltcn; Dennis Connor and Katie A. Flynn. —_—— A Livery Stable Burned. At %:25 o'clock last night a fire broke out in the livery stable of Sellman Bros., be- tween Massachusetts avenue, P, 17th and 1sth streets northwest, causing a loss to steck and building of about $8,000. The building, which is a three-story one, is owned by the estate of the late F. R. Windsor of Alexandria. The lower stgry was used by Sellman Bros. for storing riages, the second for the horses and the third for feed and harness rooms. The fire originated cn the third floor from an ovet- heated stove, and spread rapidly, but the herses were all ¢.tten out safely. Several | carriages and the feed and harness were destroyed. The damage to the building Is about $3,000, and to the stock about $5,000, and the Messrs. Sellman have an insurance of $4,500. Ge ee eae To Install Their Officers. U. 8. Grant Circle, Ladies of the Grand | Army, will have a public installation of officers at their hall, Typographical Temple, 23 G street northwest, this evening. The | installation services wfll be conducted by Mrs. Florence G. George, past president, and who is also the delegate-elect to the national convention. The members of the organization will en- tertain comrades of the Grand Army and other friends. eee Pure food exposition every afternoon and evening at Convention Hall. Doors open at 2p. at ‘30.—Advt. But desiccation will not kill the | AMUSEMENTS. Albaugh’s.—Richard Mansfield’s quiet and thoroughly artistic presentation of Clyde Fitch's “Beau Brummell” met with the ap- Proval that it always finds here, as pre- sented at Albaugh’s last night. Mr. Mans- field has been praised so unstintedly for his performance of this character that there is nothing new to be said of it. It is one of the few cases where adverse criti- cism is impossible, even when the minute details are taken into consideration. Mans- field illustrates in this creation how much more his work depends upon art than upon the inspiration of genius. There is not a movement or an inflection that has not been carefully studied and polished. A. G. Andrews gave a creditable impersonation of the devoted valet, Mortimer. The re- mainder of the cast presents, for the most part, the same excellent qualities that con- tributed smoothness to former productions. Tonight Mr. Mansfield will present his re- i vised vetsion of ‘The Merchant of Venice” for the first time in this city, assuming the role of Shylock. New National Theater.—There is a fasci- nation about brass buttons and firearms that is trresistible. This fact has been shown by the success of the numerous military dramas produced within recent times. In “The Girl I Left Behind Me,” which offered as the week's attraction at the New National Theater, the pomp and trappings of modern warfare are made to do particularly good service. The plot is redolent of the good things in many dramas, but the spirit of the action is thor- oughly American. The field that was hith- erto Jeft almost exclusively to the sensa- tional wild-west ac has been invaded with most pleasing réBults by authors who possess good taste, as well as the dramatic instinct. The play repeats the favorable impression which it made at its former presentation in this city. The cast does good work and is evenly balanced. Frank Mordaunt as Gen. Kennion was again ap- preciated, and Miss Grace Atwell displayed much ability in the part of the Indian girl. In fact, there is scarcely a member of the company whose efforts did not merit in- dividual recognition. Academy of Music.—A large audience at the Academy last night, and a critical one too, was given a renaissance of the roman- tic, in Mr. Edward Vroom’s reproduction of the old play and opera of “Don Caesar de Bazan,” “Ruy Blas” and ‘“Maritani,” in this instance called “‘Ruy Blas,” with Mr. Vroom in the dual role of Ruy and Don Caesar, two parts quite diverse in char- acter; the one, Ruy, a dreamer and senti- mentalist, who rises to power and position by duplicity, weak ytelding; the other, Don Caesar, @ roysterer, who makes everything grist that comes to his mill. It is hardly necessary to repeat the story of the play. Suffice it, in these two parts Mr. Vroom assumes the double character with a fair degree of success. Not great, possibly, but promising a degree of greatness, though scarcely in this play. As was shown in the acting last night, Mr. Vroom pleases an ‘audience more in the light part of Don Caesar, the character itself assisting ma- terially. An able support was given Mr. Vroom by Mr. Edwin Ferry as Don Sal- luste, who very conscientiously played a most dit able part; by Miss Ffolliot | Paget, as the Queen, who played the part to | its best advantage; by Miss Gifford, whose Casilda was as pretty as a poem, and by Miss Creech, as the Duchess, who acted the | punctilious duenna to the letter. The play, as written, is wordy, and the file might be used upon it with good results. The scenery and costumes are synchronous and hand- some. The first night hitches, nervousness land forgetfulness of lines were apparent, | but these will be readily remedied and time will show the opportunity of the renais- sance of the romantic has come. Harris’ Bijou Theater.—A large and en- thusiastic audience witnessed the initial | production in this city last night at Hi | ris’ Bijou Theater of “The Power of Gold. |The play is a melodrama of more than or. |dinary interest interpreted by & company that is first-class in every respect. The situations are thrilling and the lines of the play are full of interest.- There are several tableaux that are effective bits of stage realism, and the scenery, which is all new, is consistent. Miss Mary Timberman made an acceptable leading lady and threw a warmth iuto her acting that promises ‘well. George Turner, as the hero, shared the honors of the evening with Li: the heroine, who was excellent. it. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Fred Wald- mann’s Specialty Company presented to the patrons of Kernan’s last night one of the best variety shows seen in this city during the season. Adrienne Ancion gave a finished exhibition on the trapeze, Magee and Crimmins gave a roaring burlesque | to, Richmond and Glenroy were very pleas- | Ing, and Richard Pitrot proved a good mim- ie of noted men, Bogert and O’Brien proved themselves an original musical duo, full of new tricks, and Robetta and Doreto, as acrobatic Chinamen, were iudicrous. Chas. ‘Wayne, a grotesque ccmedian, was pleas- ing, and the Eddy trio have a marvelous parlor exhibition of gymnastics. Forbes and Quinn in trick dancing and harmonica playing were new and satisfactory. The |Jewel Brothers closed the entertainment with a mystifying experiment of lock pick- ing. Again tonight. Boston Symphony Orchestra.—The usual large and cultivated audience greeted the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Metzerott Hall last night on the occasion of its third concert this season. The program was an effective one and its execution in every number betrayed that skill, precision and finish that characterizes all the work of | this admirable organtzation. The Brahms’ | Symphony is a composition that tests both ; the intellectual capacity of the conductor as well as the technical ability of his force, and in his reading Conductor Paur prov- ed his thorough comprehension of the spirit of the author, while his ideas were fully interpreted by his excellent band of musi- clans. The “Kuryaathe” overture by Weber has been heard by this same orchestra be- fcre and in its performance last night there was left nothing to be desired. Mr. Schroeder's ability as a ‘cellist is well known and his playing of the solo in Volk- maa’s serenade for string orchestra was an exquisite piece of work and fully justified the emphatic applause it received. Mme. Materna’s appearaace was enthusiastically jteceivel and her werk in both numbers showed the excelience of her method and the good preservation of -her massive voice. While she is hardly the singer she was when she ‘was last here she retains the volume of tone and the forcible delivery that made her one of the greatest dramatic sopranos, 4 Metropolitan A. M. E. Church.—Tonight Mr. Frederick Douglass will lecture at the Metropolitan A =. Church, taking for | his subject, ‘ne Issues of the Hour.” Mr. Douglass’ usual eloquence is well known and he will jterly manner. He stands at the very top jof his race as a thinker and speaker and he will probably present much that will | excite thoughtful interest in the minds of j the distingu'shed men under whose patron- age the lecture is given. Rey. DeWitt Talmage. Bredklyn divine, Rev. will lecture In-Metzerott Hall on Thursday night, speaking upon “Russia and Czar,” sald to be his most eloquent and | interesting effort. Mr. Talmaz2 is very poptilar in this city and will undoubtedly be gteeted by a crowded house. Tableaux Vivants.—The “Living Pictures” | to be given at the Church of Our Father | Thursday evening will be one of the most | attractive entertainments given in the city | this’ winter. The pictures have been pre- pared with great care and are copied from well-known paintings. ‘The T. DeWitt Talmage, | oT! H Landslide in Butter Prices. 40c, ‘Matchless creamery butter,”” best in |the world, now only 25c. pound—delivered anywhere, Three tons more will arrive to- morrow. D, Wm. 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Sold everywhere. and set the gallery wild with a boxing set- | reputation as an orator of un- | undoubtedly handle his subject in a mas- | great | the | MR. STEIN'S ARCTIC PROJECT. The Anthropological Society Indorses It-Eskimos in Ellesmere Land. A committee of the Anthropological So- ciety has submitted the following report, which has been adopted by the council: “Whereas a systematic exploration of Ellesmere uand is projected for the coming season, to be prosecuted in a ible way and always within easy reach of a base of supplies; and “Whereas it is proposed in coffnection with this exploration to study at least one Eskimo tribe living on the western shore of Ellesmere Land never before seen by a white man; therefore, “Resolved; (1) That the Anthi logical Society of Washington heartily ‘Indorses both the exploration and the plan of oper- ations now proposed by Mr. Robert Stein and set forth in his prospectus; (2) That the society recommend that a skilled anthropologist be attached to the exploring party, who shall’ be instructed by competent American anthropologists in the methods of research; “(3) That the society appropriate in aid of the exploration such sum as the officers for the ensuing year may decide, not later than the second Tuesday im February, to be available for the purpose.” From Eskimo traditions and usages it is inferred with tolerable certainty that Eles- | mere Land was for a long time the prin- cipal home of that interesting race, where they developed their peculiar arts from the lowest condition to their present remark. able perfection, and that from that land as a center they dispersed in comparatively recent times to the northeast, east and south. The few points of Ellesmere Land that have been touched were found perfect- ly studded with Eskimo remains, mostly of very ancient date. The proposed expedi- tion therefore promises to throw most im- portant light on the history of this race, ee THE COURTS, Equity Court, Division 1—Justice Cox. Today—Kirk agt. Strong; argued and sub- mitted. Equity Court, Division 2—Justice Hagner. ‘Today—Lightfoot agt. Scipio; decree ap- pointing B. F. Leighton trustee to convey. Hackman agt. Hackman; time to take testi- mony limited. Wheatley agt. Atchison; de- murrer sustained, leave to amend, Smith- son agt. Prudential Insurance Compan: do., leave to answer. Circuit Court, Division i—Justiee Bradley. Today—Stone agt. Wailer; verdict for plaintiff, $3,800. Hine agt. Anderson; strick- en from calendar. Bland agt. Mills, ex- ecutor; verdict for defendant. Scipio & Company agt. Potomac Mortar Company; judgment by default. pace SoA AE Sn Applied for Divorce. A petition for divorce was filed yesterday by Emma Southwell from Fred G.,desertion and cruel treatment being alleged, Married in Baltimore, February 8, 1891, they moved | here soon afterward. The petitioner alleges also fa:se anti-nuptial representations re- specting her husband’s financial condition. inal ekede Election of Bank Directors. At the annua! election of directors of the National Metropolitan Bank, held at the banking house of that institution, on 15th street, today, the old board of directors was unanimously re-elected, as follows: John W. Thompson, Wm. Thompson, Nathl. Wilson, Henry A. Willard, James E. ‘h, J. Ormond Wilson, Norval W, Burchell, Henry Semken, S. H. Kauffmann. “WORTH A GUINEA A BOX” Covered with a tasteless and soluble coating. Beecham’s Pills Are a marvelous Antidote for WEAK STOMACH, enemas Impaired Digestion, Disordered Liver, &e. Found also to be especially efficacious and remedial by FEMALE SUFFERERS, Of all druggists. Price 25 cents a box. New York Depot, 365 Canal st, 22 CITY ITEMS. Pure Old Rye Whisky (4 yrs.014a),75e.qt Rock and Rye, for coughs and colds, large bottle, 3 Fine 8; ish Sherry (own im- portation), Sc. pt. bot.; Port Wine, Svc. qt. 1t® Metzger’s Fine Grocery, 427 7th st. n.w. — > Order from Johnston’s monster Grocery pric> list. Page 4. it Dog collars cngravet. Hazors sharpen Rodgers’ cutlery. Walford’s, 477 Va. ave. ——— et order from it ed. ate To secure Fresh Groceries, Johnston's price list. Page 4 SS eee “Odds and Ends” Sale of Men’s Under- wenar. If good, warm Underwear, at prices about cut in half, interests you, take a into our 7th street window, HENRY FRANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. it ola led are heal Sal eons oe Y¥ 't drink cocoa becanse you can’t digest it. Try Phillips’ Digestible Cocoa. 1 Pure Food Goods price list. Page 4. it Sudden Changes of Weather cause Throat Diseases. There is no more effectual remedy for Coughs, Colds, etc., than Brown's Bron- chial Troches. Sold only in boxes. Price 25 cts. Gas Stoves. rea] Make up your mind tofay fo! throw off $$555y the slavery of coal stoves and buy gas $35553 stoves, both for cooking and heating—you shetel Will save dirt, trouble, time and expense. Raa535 We ‘e the most complete line of gas $$395$ stoves In Washington gt the lowest prices, SESSSS ‘S38 for a gas stove that cooks and heats, pestst4 25 for a gus stove suitable for heating Ssrss5 inal rooms, Muddiman’s, | 614 tath St., Bet -F& G Sts, ‘It’s Better Than It Looks — And it looks handsome, too, that’s the beauty of CONCORD HARNESS. It's built to distribute the strain where it should gc and ut the same time loak what ft ts—the handsomest and best harness on the market teday. See it here! Lutz & Bro., 497 Pa. Ave. jas Senne Ere ek he PSS YE King’s | LA GRIPPE Pills Headache, Inftuenza, Neu- ralgia and Pains in the Cure } Limbs caused by “Grip.” Price--25 Cts. Box. Decorated Chin Breach, Werwieed. Sake Cates ae reduced en Yellow tion, = gold edge and a. wild-rose Bg ses eeuaeYE est eur ih sages #8 Out With The Remnants! TOCK TAKING MEANS BAR- gain making. We take stock about January 18 and close out all the “small . 18 off. Several Sta Linen, a iit- tle ee need and 1c. Frilled Silk Garter Elastic. Was [en's Fancy Hose, sizes, Tite “of others just as good. Not more duable or easier to clean, only it is_in’ the price. Even this objection has now been re- moved, for with the of this year the ice of Granite Iron has been reduced ‘one-fourth. SaUCE PANS, various prices, ranging from 18e. to $1.05. COFFEE POTS, 60c. to $1.25. MILK ROLLERS, 83e. to $3.15. et Will wot be without It at I. W. Beverid os EAR bhid st / ABOUT OUR ANNUAL ‘Reduction Sale. Every year just at this time we cs “Clearance” Sale of H 8 ver& Snyde NO BRANCH, 1217 Pa. Ave. A Fitting It's Question. for some ladies to be their Pal, Metre agente Gey the Pclebrated = i for stout 5 Physical Culture Corset Co. 1107 G ST. (QM. C. Whelan, late of F st., mgr.)ja8 —out of business as soon as you take tS the last pair of Shoes. Do not con- found this retiring sale with the et "* which have been i | aud” Children's Dongola.” Batton | Er, aS Se H ‘ou can Hind Heels elsewhere at any / ces | not one, but one bundred other bargeins are yours if you come in time. W.N. Dalton & Co., | 519 1th St. “OPPOSITE MOSES", ” | <ure only obtainable bere, we being | Washington egents. Say all ihe flattering | th can think of and you won't points. It is known by heads (brainy) it covers. WILLETT. & BOOPE, ARALLARAAARRRREERRRRR RRR While the Weather Is Uncertain You can use a GAS STOVE to advantage. It won't be necessary to keep the furnace or latrobe at all. The GAS STOVE VES. Prices very rea- s.’S. SHEDD & BRO., '{ "432 Ninth St. N. W. LJ eben 2 bes GENTS’ SUITS SCOURED Lia) Goats, S0c.; Punts, abe: Vesta, Ze, Altering sepaiting dose ip the beat ‘manner, Geakstaled for and delivered. Tel vall 148-2, HABN, 705 9th st. aw. o8d and 425 NL W st. Baltimore, ia, prints WALKER SONS, 204 10TH ST. Ay ng h-proot Goods, Fire | NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE, | 1920 N street northwest. ‘TER SHOP. Old “tand of J. T. Waiker, Contractor and Builder. [None but reliable men sent to the bouse. oc26-3m°* = 4 4 Aaesene R. M. DOBBINS AND M. STRICKLAND. Liss. OO alae Le 66 eeeee eeeee t in Jas. F. Oyster, oth ¢ & Pa. ave. ’Phone 271. Norwegian Cod Liver Oil. if W. S. Thompson’s Pharmacy, 703 isth st. Loco ooo 00 45 20 ce eo RADAM’S MICROBE KILLER MAKES SICK PEO- well. becanee it removes crue of a 50-page book free. MICROBE KILLER CO., 7 Laight st., New York. oc2é-tuiSt Clearance Sale of | inp fig i Gee i i WAVE COMING. ‘Ice Skates. Lowest prices in the city COLIMBIA ATES. AMBRICAN CLUB bi PECK 4 SNYDER SKATES. Weather Strips. | _ Weather-stripping the doors and | Windows won't heat the house, but | they will keep out the cold wind— | | | 4 8 . 3 and dust—and save erough coal to pay for them a dozen times over. We are agents for VALENTINI'S FELT STRIPPING-the very best made. We will send a man up to measure your doors and windows and estimate the cost Christy Bread Knives, 3 sizes to the set, | Only s5c. per set. For Your Razor. |. Se ee , fo put the dullest Ln ‘. Enamel Paint. The best enamel for putting « wood: | Barber Ross, = BUILDERS’ HARDWARE, CUTLERY. GAS! /,, FIXTURES, MANTELS, &e., ig| Cor. uth and G Sts.7 Tara SPR Be. bot. a . Diamond Importer Assigns. Last Twaretay ‘we severed a latwe rt HIS PRICE, $300. OUR PRICE, $225. Jacobs Bros., 1220 Pa. AVE. 58 It’s a Dictionary Word. Look it up—and see what “EQUI TABLE” means. “Fair,—just; giv- mg equal justice; imparfial” Our “Equitable” Credit & step farther—it's GENEROUS. You can buy better FURNITURE—better CARPETS—better DRAPERIES—bdetter STOVES if you dou't have to “plank down” the cold, hard cash, Our Equi- table is “fair"’—lets you take your time. It's “just"—only asks a promise—and that you keep it. It “gives equal Justice”—treats everybody alike. It's Generous because it is satisfied with whatever amount you can afford to pay weekly or monthly. House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 And 923 7th St. we 636 Pass. Ave. = a I it H in He Ht i TE FF ii li ! i i ; i I 4 r i & j Fi Hh i i i 1510-12 TTH, BET. P AND Q X.W. $a6-eod, tf NATURAL PRESERV, ‘TORY'S NATURAL and cranberry ‘preserves, jucemeat Pt yy FT of to home-suade er any moderate. We have three years to iptroduce Sold by all Get class grocess, 1. 0 a s. I. Ba’ 322 South Moward st Baltimore. Md aide”