Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1894, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till § p.m. Sunday. ‘or the District of Columbia, Maryland Virginia, fair weather will probably continue, but the cloudiness will increase during Sunday; light variable winds; sta- tionary temperature till Sunday morning: slightly warmer Sunday evening. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 s.m.: Great Falls, temperature, $6; cenditien, 86; receiving reservoir, temperature, 39: condi- tioa at north connection, 36; condition at south connection. 36; Cogn sr Joan phees tempera- ture, 39; condition at in! it gate house, 36; effinent gate house, 36. oan Ss ore If you intend to give a dinner party or a luncheon or otherwise entertain, Mr. F. Freund, the caterer, $15 10th st. will be Pleased to advise you intelligently. If your house isn't suitable his superbly 2ppointed establishment is at your disposal. Linen, Silver and all Paraphernalia furnished. peotthanasinn “oR Many hosts glory in their specific brew of punch. Of hundred recipes some are inno- eent, many not fit for ladies’ use. For the best material for your own punch try Chr. Xander’s Sweet Red Virginia Port, thrice dilutable, or F. Pohndorff’s Ampelos Punch, ready for dilution; no sugar addition need- ed, no fermentation in the stomach caused; headache an impossibility. 0® 7th street. = ee A celebrated physician has stated in an official communication: “Bugeaud’s Tonic and Nutritive Wine is a medicine that nour- isbes and a nourishment that cures.” At principal druggists. —— 150 Men's and Boys’ Derby Hats, worth 50, $2, $2.50, reduced to $1.15 to close them out; this week only. R. C. LEWIS & SON, 1421 New York ave. Sinaia Pure Aluminum Cooking Utensils—In- dorsed by Miss Helen Louise Johnson and Mrs. S. T. Rorer. For sale by E. H. MOR- SELL, 1107 7th st. n.w. Sole agent for D.C. Oid Antique Furniture at 1208 G st. nw. CITY AND DISTRICT AMUSEMENTS ‘TONIGHT. Albaugh's Grand Opera House.—Wm. H. Crane in “The Senator.” New National Theater.—Francis Wilson's Opera Company in “Erminie.” Academy of Music.—Archie Boyd in “The Country Squire. Harris’ Bijou Theater.—’ Clare.” ‘Rambler From Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—City Club Burlesque Company. Convention Hall, 5th and L sts. n.w.— Lecture by Gen. John B. Gordon on “The Last Days of the Confederacy.” Washington Light Infantry Armory.— ginal Food Exposition. Lincoln Relics, 516 10th st. n.w.—Open @aily except Sunday, 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to #p.m. Monday and Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. pe EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonia) Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. _o_ The Medical Society's Birthday. The Medical Society of the District of Co- Jumbia will celebrate its seventy-fifth an- niversary at the National Rifles’ Armory Friday, February 16, by appropriate exer- cises, to be held in the National Rifles’ Armory, beginning at 7:45 p.m., to be fol- lowed by a dinner at the Arlington at 10 o'clock. The program to be followed at the National Rifles’ Armory comprises the fol- lowing, with music by the Marine Band in- terspersed: Invocation, Rev. Wm. A. Bartlett, D.D.; address by the president, Samuei C. Busey, M. D., LL. D.; address of congratulation, | ‘Theophilus Parvin, M. D., LL. D., repre- sentative of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia; address, “History of the Med- feal Society of the District of Columbia,” Wr. W. Johnston, A. M., M. D.; address, “History of the Hospitals of the District of Columbia,” J. Ford Thompson, M. D.; ad- é@ress, “History of the Medical College of tne District of Columbia,” Thomas C. Smith, M The committee of arrangements com- wises Drs. Samuel C. Busey, chairman; C. I. Stowell, H. H. Barker, treasurer; S. 5. Adams, T. E. McArdle, G. B. Harrison and West Virginia Democrats. A meeting of the Democratic Associatior ef West Virginia was held last evening av the rooms of the association, 107 A street fortheast, and the following officers were elected to serve for the next six months: J. D. Gall, Ba>bour county, president; A. P. Garden, Wheeling, Ohio county, first vice president, James D. Moler,Jefferson county, second vice president; John Van Buren, Charleston, Kanawha county, third vice president; A. E. Kenney, Grantsville, Cal- houn county, fourth vice president; G. L. Lilly, Sommers county, recording secretary; Charlies O. Grady, Kanawha county, cor- responding secretary; E. S. Van Buzen, Ka- nawha councy, treasurer; H. J. McGivern, Wheeling, Ohio county, sergeant-at-arms. _ Officers for the Year. At yeste-day's session of the Marine En- Bineers’ Beneficial Association convention the election of officers resulted in the choice of George W. Uhler of Philadelphia, presi- dent; Frederick Nixon of San Francisco, vice president; Thomas F. Dowd of secretary, and J. W. Wiliiams of leans, treasurer. In the afte-noon a me- morial service was held,during which a num- ber of addresses were made. The conven- tion closes today. > The Faneral of Maj. Johns. Funeral services over the body of the late Maj. John Johns were conducted at the late residence of the deceased, 1414 20th street, by the Rev. Dr. McKim of Epiphany Church yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock, the remains being taken to Baltimore, Md., for interment there. Judge Andrew C. Bradley, Mr. Henry Wise Garnett, Mr. Garvison, Mr. D. A. McKnight and Mr. M. B. Gerry officiated as pallbearers. ese ied Late Fat Men at a Supper. Last evening Mr. Wm. B. Linkins of 1104 Sth street southeast entertained the mem- bers of the Joily Fat Men’s Club at his res- idence, where they enjoyed a supper boun- tiful and substantial. During the evening pleasant speeches in response to toasts Were made by President J. H. Buscher, Vice President M. Schneider, Capt. E. S. Randall, Col. Stow, Dr. Friedrick, A. A. Friedrick and others. Sei A Public Disca: This evening the following question wil be discussed at the parlors of the Young} Men's Christian Association, to which the public is invited: “Resolved, That encour- agement should be given to the establish- ment of manufacturing industries in this District.” Ex-Co1 Mr. James T. Dubols of this city gave an interesting talk at the Y. M. C. A. parlors last night on ‘Consular Reminiscences.” aE Sa A Promising Sign of the Times. Three hundred and twelve young men and women are taking the various courses in Bpen. Business College. Notwith- standing the general depression in business, this is only fifty less than the corresponding mumber in January, 1893. Two hundre@ and fifty are taking the full business course, acquiring skill in rapid and beauti- | ful writing, rapid calculations, correspond- ence, commercial law and every variety of Bookkeeping. The demand for their services | ig greater than the supply, for, sad as it may be, youth and skill will replace age and inefficiency. bd d Trains ia Railroad. the 27th, train leaving 7 a. m. will run on week days only and will carry parlor car Wash- imgtcn to Richmond. Beginning on Sunday, the 28th, train leav- ing Washington at 7:10 p. m. will leave at 452 p. m. daily, and will carry sleeper Washington to Atlanta, via Seaboard Air ine. e ———— Excursion Tickets to New 0; L ceasion of the Mardi G ties, January 30th to Febra: . INDE, Beginning January 30 and continuing un- ti Februar. Is, the Richmond and Danville railroad will sell excursion tick- ets, Was on to New Orteans, at $i6.65, valid for return fifteen days from date of sale. These tickets will be good for pas- eage on the Washington and southwestern vestibuled iimited, and on the great south- em fast mau. = y > Upright Pianos for rent % month. F. G. @mith, 12 Pa ave.—Aadvt. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1894~TWENTY PAGES. A GRACEFUL TRIBUTE Paid to the Memory of Lincoln by the Argentine Republic, | epesrina EXERCISES AT LEGATION A Gift to the Lincoln Memorial Association of This City. A DISTINGUISHED COMPANY In the presence of a distinguished compa- ny of ladies and gentlemen, which included Vice President Stevenson and Gen.Schofield, Dr. Zeballos, the Argentine minister to the United States, on behalf of his government yesterday afternoon presented to the Memo- rial Association of the District of Columbia a beautiful water color painting, commem- orating the action of the Argentine Republic on the occasion of the death of Abraham Lincola. The Memorial Association was organized in 1892 for the three-fold purpose of pre- serving the most noteworthy houses at the capital that have been made historic by the residence of the greatest men of the nation; of suitably marking, by tablets or other- wise, the houses and places throughout the city of chief interest to our own residents, and to the multitudes of Americans and foreigners who annualiy visit the capital; of thus cultivating that historic spirit and reverence for the memories of the founders and leaders of the republic. The president of the Memorial Association’ is Chief Justice Fuller, and the membership includes Gen. Schofield, Rev. Dr. Teunis S. Hamlin, 8S. P. Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; A. R. Spofford, librarian of Congress; S. H. Kauffmann, Gardiner G. Hubbard, John Hay, M. M. Parker, C. C. Glover, and many other prom- inent citizens of Washington. The presenta- tion was made in the art gallery of the legation, 1603 Massachusetts avenue. The picture represents the Goddess of Liberty encircling with her right arm the partly furled flag of the Argentine. The Official Decree. Her left hand supports a fanciful shield, which bears in illuminated letters the fol- lowing decree of Vice President Paz, issued June 2, 1865, on learning of the death of Lincoln, which was unanimously indorsed by both representative houses: “First. The senators and members of the house of representatives of the Argentine Republic will be in mourning for Abraham Lincoln during three successive days from the sanction of this decree. “Second. The national flag will remain at half-mast over the congressional chambers during three days. “Third. The president of the Argentine confederacy will address a letter of condo- lence to the President of the United States, inclosing an authenticated copy of this de- ‘This decree was dated Buenos Ayres, June 2, 1865, and was signed by Jose E. Uriburn, speaker; Marcos Paz, vice president; Carlos M. Savaria, secretary of the senate, and Bernabe Quintana, secretary of the house of representatives. A Beautiful Tribute. The picture is, about three feet long by two wide, is framed in a gold wreath of laurel. About the easel upon. which the picture rested were draped silk flags of the United States and the Argentine Republic, and where the two were joined was a scroll in immortelles and palm leaves, bearing the one word “Lincoln.” Upon a tinted background was drawn the figure emblematic of the South American republic. The head was surmounted with a small bright red cap. In her right hand she holds the blue and white flag, with the sun-emblazoned figure of the Argentine confederacy. In her left is a laurel wreath, which is poised just above the beautifully emblazoned name of A Lincoln, wrought upon the scroll which the decree of Congress above quoted. ea th the ligure is a delicately drawn map of the province in the Argentine Republic which 4s called “Lincoln,” in the center of which is the populous city of the same name. A volume used as @ school text-book, “The Lite of Lincoln,” sat upon an adjacent table, a forcible commentary on the influ- ence of the great liberator of mankind. Dr. Zeballos’ Addre: The presentation was made by Dr. Zebal- los, who spoke as follows: Mr. Vice President, ladies and gentle- men: The Argentine Republic sealed its political organization in 1853 by the adop- Uon of the constitution which rules its des- tinies today, based upon the federal repub- lican system of the United States. Our con- stitutional traditions are, therefore, yours, and the Argentine people have always fol- lowed with great interest the tests to which your Consutution has been subjected as the common foundation of our institutions, as if they immediately concerned our own. The federalism of Hamilton, Madison and Jay served as the basis for the constitu- tonal and political labors of Argentine Statesmen, as it did for such distinguished writers and jurists as Story, Curtis, Kent, Cooley and others, and for the constitu- tonal! decisions of Chief Justice Marshall. Their great works, the manual of Jefferson |and the parhamentary rules of Wilson, {Cushing and McDonaid; the speeches of Webster and Calhoun; the lives of Wash- ington and your other great Presidents, and many other books of vital importance to the student of free instcutions, have been translated into Spanish by the special di- rection of the Argenune executive, by the congress or state authorities, or by eminent writers under official sanction, and commented upon during a period of torty years af active parliamentary and political life. im ly refer to these facts to show why it was that the deain of Lincoln caused such a profound impression in the Argen- tune Republic, and why it was that its pub- lic officers end its people hastened to show that they considered it as an event for which the nation should mourn. A Model Republican, In doing this the Argentine Republic did ing a memory of the illustrious man from a@ higher point of view than any arising out of party opinions. The Argentine Re- public considered Lincoln as a model re- publican, as a worthy example to be em- ulated and imitated by the sons of the new republics of Spanish America. it decreed honors to his private and pub- lic virtues, to his purity of soul, to the modesty of his origin, which he preserved leven at. the summit pf human greatness, to that character which was honorable in peace and strong in war, and showed its | @ppreciation of the love for his country and for humanity, of which Abraham Lin- his contemporaries. | Therefore the Argentine congress, im- | mediately upon its presentation and with unanimity, passed this law, directing three days of mourning, and the powerful state of Buenos Ayres, the New York of South | America, also gave the name of Lincoln to a district of the prosperous country under its ,jurisdiction. President Sarmiento also translated and annotated a “Life of Lin- coln,” which is here presented, |the Argentine schools and an example for the young; and at the end of this book there was added a poem arranged by ex- President Mitre, thus associating two of the most gotable figures in modern Argen- tine history, the leaders of different po- | litical parties, as united to honor the mem- | ory of Lincoln. Mr. Vice President, I would have pre- ferred to have presented these remem- brances of my country at the inauguration } of the memorial house, but lacked the time j to prepare the documents. In placing them |in your hands today I thank you for the |honor of the visit which you have been pleased to make to the Argentine legation, accompanied by prominent ladies and gen- | tlemen of the United States, and desire to express my sincere wishes for the happiness of your country and the hope that the dis- | | tance which separates it from my own may | be bridged by the reciprocal respect and re- | gard of the two people. | The Vice President's Response. | The gift was received on behalf of the association by Vice President Stevenson, | and used/ not interfere unduly in your internal af-| fairs, but confined itself simply to honor-| | colnm always gave the highest exampies to| in order | that it might serve as a reading book in! who spoke as follows: “On behalf of the Memorial Association, I gratefully accept the documents and the beautiful allegorical picture so kindly presented. I need hardly assure you that the generous act of your government is highly appreciated by the association and by the American people. “The fact that the Argentine Republic had set apart three days of mourning in honor of the memory of the lamented Lin. colp was well known to our peopie. It ex- citéd in all our hearts a deep sense of grat- itude, and strengthened the chord of sym- pathy between the two republics. “It was, indeed, a fitting recognition by your government of the bereavement which had befallen ours in the assassination of our chief magistrate. “We have roted with interest the fact that one of the wealthiest and most pros- perous of your cities bears the honored name of Lincoln. In thus honering his name, you have honored yourselves. I trust that the beautiful city of Lincoin will, dur- ing the coming ages, be a constant reminder to your countrymen of the man who said, ‘This government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not per- ish from the earth.” “The admirable biography and poem writ- ten by eminent citizens and former Presi- dents of vovr republic wil! find an hon- ored place among the mementoes and treas- ures of our association. These, with the beautiful allegorical picture you have pre- sented, wi‘l constantly remind us of the kinship of republics, and that the name and og of Lincoln is the heritage of all peo- ple. “On behalf of the Memorial Association I accept these gifts in the same spirit in which they have been tendered. They will find a fitting place, with other treasures, in the room where Lincoln died. They will here remain, during all the years, silent j witnesses to the millions who shall come | to this sacred shrine of the love your coun- trymen bear for the rame and memory of Abraham Lincoln.” Gen, Schofield Speaks. The Vice President was followed by Gen. Schofield, who spoke briefly but eloquently of Lincoln and the influence of his char- acter and life, not only upon the genera- tion in which he lived, but upon the gener- ations yet to come. After the exercises a reception was held, which was attended by the members of the diplomatic corps and those prominent in the official and social life of the city. Albaugh’s.—On Monday evening that sterling comedian, Sol Smith Russell, will appear at Albaugh’s. Every evening, except Friday and Saturday, he will appear in his new play, “April Weather.” This is a three-act comedy, written by Clyde Fitch, author of “Beau Brummell” and other suc- cesses of recent date. “April Weather” is a love story, like that of Mr. Willard’s pro- fessor’s tale of love. Raphael Reed is a poor artist by profession, and an interior decorator by “force of circumstances,” as he himself puts it. He has constituted him- self the faithful and honest guardian of an unfortunate woman and her two pretty children, the woman believing herself de- serted by a husband who was charged with crime. Years have rolled by and hear- ing no news from him, the wife is com- pelled against her will to believe herself a widow. The artist, however, after having pro- posed and been accepted finds that the husband of the woman he would marry is alive and innocent and is in search of his lost wife and children. Reluctant to have his cup of happiness dashed from his lips, the poor fellow lies to keep the woman he loves. They return to the apartment house and preparations are made for the wedding, but at last, overwhelmed with the guilt of his life, the artist seeks out the husband and restores to him his wife and chii¢ren, trying to be happy in their happiness. The play abounds in clever dialogue, novel feat. ures, some strong scen and good dra- matic situations. A very superior company is in support of Mr. Russell this season. On Friday and Saturday nights and Wed- nesday matinee Mr. Russell will appear in @ new version of “A Poor Relation.” New National Theater.—Hoyt’s latest play, “A Milk, White Flag,” will be seen for the first time in this city at the New National Theater next week. Academy of Music.—The realistic drama, “Blue Jeans," will be the attraction at the cad of Music next week. Ha Bijou Theater.-Walter Sanford’s “My Jack” with tons of elegant scenery, will be the attraction at Harris’ Bijou Theater next week. “My Jack,” in the words of the press agent, is undoubtediy the ablest, strongest, most picturesque and consistant melodrama ever sent us from England. Ablest, in its literary merits un- surpassed, strongest in that its dramatic episodes and climaxes that are intense and thrilling, but at the same time absolutely rational, most picturesque in that its scenic embellishments outshine those of any play upon the American stage today, consistent in that not a flaw can be found in its dra- matic construction; it tells its powerful, interesting story, in a straightforward un- complicated manner. The company pre- senting this attractive play is the same employed by Mr. Sanford for the last four seasons. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The attrac- tion at the Lyceum next week will be “The City Sports’ Big Show,” with its wealth of pretty girls, clever comedians, gorgeous costumes and new scenery. The company is headed by the peerless Cyrene, the fa- mous acrobatic and eccentric danseuse; she is said to be the only lady in the world doing contortion dances in long skirts. Others in the company are Hamburghetta, whose performance on the slack wire is decided novelty; Geard Leon, the famous clown and his two trained donkeys, Jack and Jill; Mile. Zittella and Crissie Sheridan, the queens of burlesque;Mazuz and Abacco, marvelous acrobats; Snyder and Buckley, expert musical artists; Matt Flynn, Phil Sheridan and Eddie Powers, a trio of clever comedians; the Baretti troupe and the Great Sohlke. The concluding feature of the performance will be the original and spicy, burlesque entitled “The Merry Buc- caneers.” There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Slivinski, the Pianist.—Josef Slivinski, the piano virtuoso, appeared last night at Metz- erott Hall before a large and critical au- dience.- Many of his auditors were attract- ed merely by curiosity, but a percentage of music lovers, unusually large even in a Washington audience greeted the player. Slivinski made a formal bow and attacked the instrument at once in a business-like manner. There is nothing freakish about the young man in mannerisms or appear- ance. He is a tall,well-built brunette,rather conventional than otherwise in appearance. His reception was rather cold. All seemed to have the Paderewski model be- fore them, and seemed as though they did | not wart thelr idol to be unhorsed. The artist opened with Beethoven's sonata, in E flat. He treated this very carefully, but did not fully surrender himself to the spirit of the composer. He followed with Men- delssohn’s Variations Serieuses, and in this he began to reveal his real ability. He was } warming to his work and the audience was following. The applause was hearty. A | Chopin Nocturne, Etude, Waltz and the | Poloraise, in F sharp minor, came next. | Each piece seemed to be played with ang- mented fervor. The Polonaise was exe- [cuted with Intense earnestness and match- less energy. Mozart's Rondo In A minor, Schubert’s Moment Musical and Ruben- stein's Valse Alemande of applause. Paderewski’s Cracovienne went | with a dash and the heads and feet of many of the people present swayel in sympathy The Schubert-Liszt Barcarolle came next. and the program closed with one of Liszt’ Hungarian Rhapsodies. It was in this, per- haps, more than in any other number, that Slivinski displayed his immense power and accuracy under the most trying conditions. He was tender and terrific by turns, and he carried the people with him. After he had left the stage, and while many of the audience were leaving, Slivinski was re- called, and in response to the continued en- thusiasm played a soft and graceful little composition that left a most agreeable im- | pression upon all. His next concert will be on Monday night. The Bischoff Concerts.—The second Bis- | choff concert took place last night at Con- gregational Church. The Olmo Orchestra, which is made up mainly from the mem_ bership of the old Washington Mandolin |and Guitar Club, played several selections from Bach and Wagner. and made a hit. Dr. Bischoff played in his happiest style, and Miss MeNellv, contralto; Miss Boyd, soprano; Miss Miller, tenor, and Miss Youngs,” baritone, rendered Valuable as. sistace. “How to Be Happy.’’—Everybody some aim in life. There are those seek riches, others greatness, others suc+ cess, and so on down the line. But per- haps the great majority of people are seek- ing happiness above everything else. There will be an opportunity for this class to learn how to be happy by hearing the brilllant orator, Russell H. Conwell, lecture on “The Jolly Earthquake,” or “How to Be Happy.” at the First Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening, January 31, at 8 o'clock. Russell H. Conwell is proba- | bly unexcelled by any orator in America, | and the New York Evening Post says he is has who perhaps the equal of any in the world in those marvelous descriptive powers. Mr. | Conwell holds his audience entranced from the moment he faces them until he utters tne lost word, drew forth storms | REAL ESTATE GOSSIP. Two Rather Notable Sales and the Good Values Obtained. PRICE OF THE SHEPHERD PROPERTY Not Hanging Gardens, but Roof Gardens Are the Thing. SOME IMPROVEMENTS There has been no sale of property in this city that has attracted so much attention within the past twelve months as that of the Shepherd residence at the northeast cor- ner of Connecticut avenue and K street. The price obtained has given general satis- faction, and in the comment which is heard in real estate circles gratification is ex- pressed that the result of the offer of this Property at public auction has demonstrated that property values have been maintained and that prices remain firm. The property is one of considerable consequence, and, ow- ing to the conspicuous position, the ample extent of the house and the area of the ground, it belongs to a class of property which, as a rule, has quite a limited mar- ket. The price obtained ($102,000) bears out this estimate of the rating of property. Independent of the present condition of the market and the character of the times in business circles, the price obtained may be said to have been an excellent one. The house has a frontage of some 43 feet on K street and the lot extends back with an average depth of 107 feet, widening out on the rear party line to 100 feet. At a con- servative estimate the house, which was built some years ago, is valued at $40,400. On this basis the sum of $62,000 was paid for the ground, and, as the latter contains 8,466 square feet, the per foot price is a little over $7. As has been announced, it is the purpose of the purchaser of this property (Mrs. Washington McLean) to make such changes and improvements in the house as will make it suitable for her home. The Encroachments of B: mess. In the discussion that has been caused by this sale a good deal has been said about the locality, and thé assertion is made by some that it can no longer be looked upon as purely a residence locality. The K street front is said to be still of that character, but Connecticut avenue, continuing as it does the line of 17th street from H street or Pennsylvania avenue, is very generally con- ceded to be now practically given up for business purposes. Even in the contingency that this movement should ccntinue and the residences should be stifl further replaced by business houses, the owners of residences have no cause, it is said, for uneasiness respecting the value of their property, for it is claimed that such a change always re- sults in an appreciation of values, In this view of it the owner of a residence will be amply repaid in the enhanced value of his property in case that the encroachments of business should compel him to abandon his residence for some more suitable lo- cality. ‘lhere was another sale during the past week that deserves mcre than a passing notice. It was a private sale in distinction from property disposed of at auction and involved a transfer of the old-time resi- dence owned by the Travis heirs and lo- cated at the northeast corner of 18th and I streets. The fact that the purchaser was Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnson, who presided at the White House during the administra- tion of President Buchanan and is to make her home again in this city, is of course an important one in the social world. But of more immediate interest to those who are the owners of real estate is the price that was paid for this property. It was an- nounced that the consideration in this trans- fer was $50,000, Alno a Good Price, The house has a frontage of forty-six feet on I street with a depth of ninety- three feet. There is back ground which opens on an alley, and is improved by a stable, and contains fifteen hundred and thirty-six square feet. The house as it now stands ig said to be worth about $18,000, Taking this valuation from the total amount paid for the property, the per foot value of the ground, including the back ground, is about five dollars and a half. This, too, is looked upon as a very fair price for the property. Certainly there is no indication based on this sale that real estate values have gone off in the general financial depression which has prevailed. A Big Building. The apartment house which Mr. T. .F. Schneider proposes to build on Q street between 16th and 17th streets is to be the largest structure of the kind in the city. It will have a frontage of some 120 feet on Q street and extend back about 100 feet. It 1s to be ten stories in height, and the in- terior plan is such that there will be prac- tically no waste room. In lieu of the in- side court which is generally a feature of such large buildings, in order to provide necessary light and air, the side walls will retreat from the party lines on each side, so that the end or rear of the building will come to something like a point, although a rather blunt one. The cafe is to be on the top floor and there will be no kitchens attached to the suites of rooms. The roof is to be flat, and it is the intention of the designer that it should be used as a sort of a summer garden or a place where the occu- pants of the apartments can sit and enjoy the air. The sides will be protected by parapets and the roof can be adorned with flowers and plants so that it can be made to have something of the appearance of a really truly garden. Tt is a wonder that this custom of enjoy- ing the pure air and the freedom from the noise of the streets which is found at such a height is not more general in this sity. The climate is ce-tainly favorable to this feature of tropical countries, and in many respects the roof has more attrac- tions than the front steps of the average ‘house. It is not meant that such a use ot the roof would be pzactical in most private residences, because of the long climb that would be necessary in order to reach the elevation above the fourth or fifth story. | But in buildings where there ts an elevato* | there is no more exertion required to go to the top of the house than there is to step | out on the front steps. Mr. Heurich has finished the roof of the new house which he is building on New Hampshire avenue in this way. Of course there is an elevator or lift in the house. Such a fetreat is available during the day as well as night, as the roof can be covered with an awning. The Building Record. The record of the building inspector's office for the week shows a total of seven _hew permits issued, aggregating in cost $9,250. | L. F. Dudley has commenced the erec- | tion of a frame dwelling at Takoma Park. Fred. Brinkman has broken ground for | theerection of a neat three-story and cellar brick dwelling at 1359 Ohio avenue | northwest. T. F. Ettinger & Bro. are the | builder: A new frame dwelling is being erected by Mary Fisher on lot 6, Congress Heights. Messrs. Minor & Elliott are building a | new frame store on Howard avenue, Ana- | costia. John W. Towers is building a brick dwell- |ing at 1018 D street southeast. ——— A Rare Treat. : Don't forget to attend the art exhibition at Sloan’s, 1407 G st., Monday, Equals any- thing seen at the world’s fair. Catalogues ready.—Advt. ee The Union Sayings Bank, which for near- jy three years has been located at No. 500 7th street, has, during the past week, re- moved to more able and commodious | quarters, at No. 12: street. . | By this move the directors of the bank expect to increase the efficiency of the in- stitution, as well from the standpoint of |its depcsitors as from that of t » inter- ested in the management of its affairs. | The object of the bank, to use its own language, is to provide for the people of | Washington an “old-fashioned savings bank with the improvement of modern methods.”" - —_ Hotel Johnson Cafe. Elegant salt oysters, live lobsters, crabs and terrapin. Ladies’ and gents’ cafe, 13th street. Transients. Elevator.—Advt. ee Trustees’ sale of desirable property, being 526 Sth street, between E_ and G streets southeast, to take place on Monday next, at 4:30 p. m. See advertisement. SHEPHERD WAS IN LUCK. Judge Miller Thought Him Guilty, but the Jury Acquitted Him. There are stored in the clerk’s office ot the city hall a number of indictments against persons who are said to be engaged in the policy business across the river, and, although the business is still being carried on and the taking of the money from poor people only serves to increase the poverty and distress, no effort is being made on the part of the district attorney’s office to bring the cases to trial and stamp out the busi- ness if possible. These indictments were obtained after the police department haa spent days and even weeks in making the investigation and getting the indicted men in this jurisdiction. This all happened mor¢ than a year ago, and while the alleged prin- cipals have not been called for trial a num- ber of poor colored men and women engaged to collect nickels and dimes from the poor- est class of alley residents, have been ar- rested and sent to jail. Yesterday there was a case tried in Judge Miller’s court, the defendant being an aged colored man named Henry Shepherd. He had been in court before on a similar charge, and yesterday he was defended by Lawyer Albert Sillers, who has figured as counsel in many policy cases. A colored man and woman were called as witnesses, and they testified that they haa played policy on “de ole man.” The forme: did not remember the dates, but the latte. said she had played on him repeatedly. It also came out in the evidence that he had about $50 in small coin in his pocket when he was arrested, and he had been seen driving the carriage of a man named Gard- ner, who is said to be engaged in the policy business aczoss the river as a backer, Lawyer Sillers examined the witnesses and when the proof was all in he made an able argument, which evidently had its weight with the jury. In the light of the conclusive proof given by witnesses for the government, Mr. Mullow- ny, the prosecuting atto>ney, thought it un- necessary to make an argument, and he let the jury take the case. To the astonishment of every one con; nected with the case the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and once more set Shepherd free. But the case did not end without comments on part of Judge Miller, who expressed both surprise and indigna- tion at the verdict. ee THE MAMMOTH CHOIR. Arrangements Being Pushed for the Moody and key Meetings. Everything points to the fact that the choir for the proposed Moody and Sankey meetings, to begin in Convention Hall on February 7, will be the largest chorus ever gotten together in this city. The last re- hearsal was attended by fully 1,000 singe-s and great interest and enthusiasm were man- ifested. Director Foster is just in receipt of a letter from Mr. Sankey, in which he say am delighted at the progress made and am expecting the grandest singing we have ever had in this country. Give my re- gards to all the singers and instrumental- ists." The next rehearsal will take place at the First Congregational Church, corner 10th and G streets, on next Tuesday, Janu- ary 30, at 7:30 o'clock. The music coi it~ tee again earnestly request the public frain from attending these rehearsals, as every inch of space is needed for the choir. A public mass meeting of the chorus and citizens is to occur tomorrow (Sunday) after- noon, at 8 o'clock, in the First Congrega- tional Church. An interesting program will es given, with plenty of music by the chorus, ————_—_ A Good Templar Anniversary. The principal event of the week in Good Templar circles was the celebration of its twenty-ninth birthday by Morning Star Lodge, No. 3, I. O. G. T., in Typographical Temple last night. The lodge was greeted with a large attendance of members of the order. The program was as follows: Open- ing remarks, Grand Counsellor A.T.Maupin; solo, Past Chief Templar H. E. Johnson; remarks, Past Grand Chief Templar J. S. Gourlay; violin duets, Robert and Henry Heflin; recitation, Past Grand Marshal Bur- gess; remarks, Grand Chaplain Blackford; solo, Frank Miner; remarks, Past Grand Counsellor W. S. Rowley; organ solo, Miss J. M. Burton; remarks, Representative L. H. Patterson; reading, Vice Templar Emma Mastbrook; remarks, A. H. Chase; recita- tions, Henry Lewis; music, O. C. G. Club. Ice cream and cake was liberally served to all in attendance, ——— The Biological Society. ‘The annual address of the president of the Biological Society will be delivered by Prof. Cc. V. Riley in the lecture room of ‘he Co- lumbian University at half-past 8 o'clock next Monday evening. The subject, which is “Social Insects from the Psychological and Evolutional Points of View,” promises to be of particular interest from the lively man- ner in which the evolution part has recently been discussed by Herbert Spencer and Dr. Weismann. —.—__ Arrangements for the Encampment. ‘The committee on camp and camp grounds of the Knights of Pythias encampment held a@ meeting last night at Pythian headquar- ters in the Warder building. Chairman Notley Anderson presided and Secretary J. McNabb, jr., recorded the proceedings. This committee at the last meeting was divided into several special committees to make ar- rangements for the camp. The special com- mittee on cots submitted bids. The bids will be considered at a future meeting. A bid for a 75-foot flag pole was also put in. The next meeting of the committee will be held February 9 at Pythian headquarters. Meee Excursion Rates to New Orleans and Mobile. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com- pany will sell excursion tickets to New Orleans at rate of $36.65, and to Mobile at rate of $34, valid for return trip within fifteen days from date of sale. Tickets will be sold from January 30 to February 5, i The Grip. Has shown by its sudden attacks, its terri- ble prostration and its serious, often fatal, results that it is a disease to be feared. To Prevent the Grip we confidently recommend Hood's Sarsa- parilla, which purifies the blood, keeps the kidneys and liver in healthy action, gives strength where it Is needed and keeps up the health-tone so that the system readily throws off attacks of the Grip or of Dipb- theria, Typhoid Fever, Pneumonia, ete. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cures On Crutches Two Weeks. | LIMB RAW AS BEEF AND RED AS BEET. PAIN, BURNING AND ITCHING TER- BIBLE. NOT 5 HOURS’ SLEEP IN 8 DAYS. MAKES ONE APPLICA- TION OF CUTICURA AND IN 5S MINUTES IS ASLEEP. 4 REMARKABLE the same diseast broke out again on and my physician bas been attending calling from once to twice daily, the time getting worse. A friend called to determined to try Cuticura, thinking that if it did no good, it could not make my leg much worse for it was as raw as a piece of beef and as red as @ beet, so I applied the Cuticura, and in five min- | utes after I laid down I was asleep. Next day I sent and got a box of Cuticura, and I'll pledge my honest word I would not take $100 today for it, if I could not get another. I commenced using Cutt- cura Monday morning about four o'clock, ani to- day (Tuesday) my leg is nearly well, notwithstand- ing I had not walked a step without my crutches in two weeks. My gratitude to the man who first compounded Cuticura is profound. May God bless him. T. T. FRAZIER, South Boston, Va. CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS. Sold throughout the world. Price, Cuticura, 50c.; Soup, 25¢e.; Resolvent, $1. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole prietors, Boston. J How to cure Skin Diseases," mailed free. PIMPLES, blac! ‘kheads, red, rough, chapped and oily skin cured by Cuticura Soap. OLD FOLKS’ PAINS. Full of comfort for all Pains, Inflammation and Weakness of the Aged is Cuticura Anti-Pain Phaster, the first and only pain-killing plaster. t What Size Corset Do You Wear? It wear 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 or 29 ca ‘Freach Hand-made can buy a Black Bins For $1.69 Pair. ‘These were $3.50, $4, $5, $7 and $7.50. M. C. Whelan, 1003 F St. ‘ja26 {I=2 Off ; { On Sheet Music. } Franz Waldecker & Co., {719 7th St. N. W. sa2e Finest Ivory Handled Eng. Steel Table Cutlery, 25 To 33 Per Ct. Off. do nc: need a ee ta 33 per cent on marked prices. *****" Wilmarth & Edmonston, Crockery, &c., 1205 Pa.Ave. W. S. Thompson’s Pharmacy, 703 15th st. Don’t Delay Having your fect attended to. We give you ‘ fmstant and permanent relief in all foot ailments. No pain. PROF. J. J. GEORGES & SON, Foot Specialists. Parlors, 1115 Pa. ave. n.w. Sto p.m. Sundays, ®@tol pm. 26 Saving Money —Is making money-Economy is the basis of riches. You will save 40 cents by buy- ing 5-pound boxes of our best 40c. ery butter for $1.60—that is if you in your order before our sive out Jas. F. Oyster, oth & Pa. ave. ’Phone 271. ‘ja26 Last of Furs! HOOD'S PILLS cure all liver ills. CITY ITEMS. Memo.: Merely to Remind You That $1.19 takes the pick of our Stiff and Soft Hats that were $1.90, $2.00, $2.25 and some even $2.40. HENRY FRANC & SON, cor, 7th and D. ja25-3t tear Auction Sale of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry by order of assignee, 7:30 tonight, at Flanagan's, 531 7th st. jazi-dt polongaeed Case Extra Pale Lager Beer for family use, containing two dozen bottles, deliver- ed for SUc. Orders by mall promptly at- tended to. WM. M. HODGSON, 215 12th st. R.W. jy23-5t* a eee Royal Hendache Powders, 10¢. Free Tria) Samples at all Druggists, oc %-m,w,f&stt sires No Safer Remedy can be had for Coughs and Colds, or any trouble of the Throat, than “Brown’s Bronchial Troches.” Price 25 cents. Sold only in boxes. $3 CABINETS REDUCED TO $2. ESTA- BROOK, 711 Pa. ave. ja23-eo-8t paksrelsaiearn ®VE Phillips’ Digestible Cocoa Conta all the nutritious and fat producing proper- ties. 2 lea Thirty-day Clearance and Removal Sale at 1402 14th street northwest. Sale now in progress. This is the time to buy Cutlery, China and Glassware. $a20-12t NATURAL PRESERVES._BATORY'S NATURAL preserves, jelsies, mincemeat and cranberry sauce are the best, the most carefully made, free of chemicals, superior to home-wade or any English: imported. Prices moderate. We have succeeded (the past three years to introduce them to the tables of our foremost families. Sold by all first-class grocem. I. BATORY & 122 South Howard st.. Baltimore. Md. 21. cO., 3m re Ce Toe how stylish they are, so speak quick. Now Sis, $16, $18 and $20. Stinemetz & Son, 1237 Pa. ave. n Honesty In Harness he mal work by cans no scrimping in tl riai or slurring of the the workman, as well as using nothing but stock the making. at greatly reduced prices. You te good work. Coney (called electric seal) Capes | know how dressy, how warm and | used is the very best, and is put through a “course of sprouts” ‘first, that leaves the vitality im it for years. & Bro., 497 Pa. ave. “Ye Olden Time” Furniture ossesses a charm and grace that the latter day furniture wuker of . We bay stock of AN CRE, SILVER and BRIC-A- reduced in . REPATRLN a C that have G is a spec- — lulty of wine. A postal will have me cail. F. Warther, 725 13th st., IQUE FURNITURE. 2s ou'll find much of her beauty de nds upon the arrangement of her ir. If you are wise you'll take the “hint, and remember arrange and shampoo hair tistic and ft manper. our Hair Goods at a big * °° next ten days. Ss. Shared Heller, 720 7th St. Ei. NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE, 1920 N street northwest. CARPENTER SHOP. Old =taud of J. 1. Walker, Builder. Contractor and ; ‘Nene but reliable men sent to the house. ec26-Om° will see how much better ours are—how much better finished, dc., than what is usvaily offered at the same prices about town. Our 0c. Shirt is made of N. ¥. Mills Cotton: hae pure linen bosom; 4s unlaundered, reinforced all thronzh and contains a deal of goodness for Boe. Our TSe. Shirt is made of N. ¥. Mills Cotton; has jong 2100 Mnen bosoms, neck and cnff bands: is reinforced, and the buttonboles are handworked. Others ask Sic. and $1 for the same Shirt i Dress Shirt $1 Cimt's perfect in Workwanship and gt OOOOH] PLATES FOR Receptions. Those who are receivin; Will do well to inspert FINE DECORATED z at this season stock of ATES. EK PLATES, $1.35 to nd DESSERT PLATES dezea. $40 dewen. pretty decora- a, as low as $3.75 N per dozen, No better assortment cam be found any- where than 1 establishment. Pl. W. Beveridge, ee IMPOk ne ee oS, a &e., PLFGPGRG It’s a Chance » ) You shouldn't let pass. ‘The LA- ( y DIES and CHILDREN'S SHOES on )) ( o's rs ) our BARGAIN TABLES are values > ») that you won't find elsewhere. y \ We've put some of our high-class shoes together and marked them ) \ at a very low price just to make SS & special offer. To Buy Shoes From among these lots means a >> BIOGAS A~G saving of about half. Do you want ) to save that much? Better burry > if you do. 2 S )) < EDIMONSTON, * ‘ é He Preferred — Diamonds! curiosity was aronsed a few days age by @ customer's vecy heavy purchase of va- rious Diamonds, and we asked bim if he was going to open a jewelry store. He said: “No! 1 intended to invest this money 4m government bonds, but when I found out that they only pay about 2% per cent, I concluded to invest it in Diamonds for my- self and wife and have the pleasure of Wearing them, thus esting my cake an@ yet having it!” Sensible man! We told him we would se his Isnguage, but wouldn't use his mame, and be may be reading ibis now, for what we know. Jacobs Bros., LEADING DIAMOND IMPORTERS, 1229 Pa. Ave. See e ee eee eee eeeeseeee COST [IS OUR 1334 F St. N.W. x2 y a dae PRICE or anything im our magnif- cent stock of GENUINE JAP- ANESE GOODS, Useful ara ornamental nov- elties of all kinds are bere, Call and look them over. “Little Japan,” (to, Moto, Akazuki & Co.) 606 13th St., (One door above F.) If There’s An Or f Room house, such as the Foom or ball bedroom, that is not Rested o sual, was siove is inde: Toner rice elsewiere e250and The E. F. Brooks Co., 531 15th St. N. W. EXEREEEEEEE OSES When you buy a mattress ask for the “Reversible.” If your merchant hasn't it he wiil get it for you—it has twice the service in it ashas the ‘one- sided’’ mattress and it costs no more! @uccessor to Wilson & Carr), Syeueaug 929 F St. N. W. Ladies’ Evening Gowns —Gloves, py Anton Fischer, s2%2‘i'Za