Evening Star Newspaper, November 10, 1894, Page 9

THE EVENING | STAR PUBLISHED DAILY EXOEP EXCEPT SONDAY. ada THE STAR BUILDINGS, lvania Avenue, Cor. 11th Street, by New York Offica, i icheke i. he Evening Star is sorved to subscribe:s tn the city by carriers, oo it 10 cents . per Cag Copies at the counter cents each 1 By mail—answhere in the Unite tee oF postage prevald-60 cents per Sa Sheet Star, $1.00 rears "iiatered it the sd, SE ee Dee, ai Cos as second-class matzee) waail Fan mat nil subscriptions 2 ‘ust be pald tn advarce, made known ou application. _ Partz. Che ye vine Siar. Pages 9-24. WASHINGTON, D. OC. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1894-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. far, and dines, Toto eee seepaper SOCSES SOSSH 9980 COQSO eeese Moses’ Sale of Our sale this week will be pooner of carpets. Till: November the 15th quote the lowest prices on high, Goan and low-priced Carpets that have ever been known in Washington. Carpets in the sale. every one to do the they’ve ever done. BHSOSSHOOS gs Low aS) @ ce hn QWilton Carpets. Our entire stock of Fine Wilton Carpets, comprising the new- est designs and <ol- orings, many of DODSSHOOOOOSINS. OD whieh were made ¢s- cially ge 4 fe $1.50 Gobelin Carpets. One of the hand- ba “ag e $1. my aS cover 15 parlors ~ ing the week at. Axminster Carpets. Enough of these to sista dite a SI o1O > Wilton Velvets. erns of Wil- Velvet Carpets, Q5C- the ke. Moquette Carpets. nS atta’ POO In ngrain Carpets. tterns: of to 100 yards a@ pattern Hart- Mer Te waluse.yank, Cc ideboards. ‘The $14.90. SIDEBOARD is ~ [a ge ie a ini, for linen. cuptoard. Large bevel plate mirror. or $22 would be the fight price—others ask it— but those we have are.... Great Big Roomy Solid Oak "Boa}ts, nicely finished and carved,” with 2 large $14.90 : $21, and 1 small drawer, m4 rd, and big glass, Terms of Sale: Trade Carpets. nah $40,000 worth of Opportunities for best carpet buying Bordered Carpets” MOQUETTES. enooecsseebososce Former Redoced 10 ft. peer 9 1n.83780 eckeh agkeset cf geesn8 = Sees e823 Esesee2 8 sBeEzs EEsE2 8 ft. 3 in. by 8 ft. id in FURNITURE Bed Room Suites. B-piece White Maple Suite, with bevel "plate glass, nicely finished and Re; = $15.35. ¢ pie a La piece Suite, with ‘bevel plate mirror, — polished wer fronts,’ carved top to bureau, 42-inch, r 50 kind. For... $17.25 © Bplece Solid Onk Suite, neatly carved on bar: Wash stand and beadboard, beautifully finished, brass trimmings, made as’ well as you'd expect to find a $40 auite, “Sold, with our guar- antec, halla oak ah Coie. swing! el plate locks “on all tthe Scotch Wilton Rug Se Abs TO $1.00 Ox ACCOUNT OF THE CUTS WE'VE MADE IN THE PRICES OF CARPETS @ WILL NOT BE JUSTIRIED IX GOODS OR SELLING ON ANY OTHER TERMS THA "SPOT t CASE THESE. PRICES PREVAIL ONLY TILL NOVEMBER 15, OR LESS 1 @ Goons At WS WILL STORE, If DESIRED, FOR A REASONABLE TIME, ANY PURCHASES MADE DURING THIS SALE. DOO HOO TOPOS TCS SOOO OOS DS OSS eeersensesenerr SHOH000 SS: © 5. MOSE LARGEST EXCLUSIVELY RETAIL F URNITURE, HOLSTERY, DRAVERY AND. WALL A. uth and F Streets. © SO GO9S SSSES9 SOE90 AND SONS, G Up. : 4 © CARPET, TRAIN ROBBING BUSINESS. A Marked Deterioration Since the Palmy Days of the Jame® Uoys. From the New York Herald. It is interesting to trace the genesis of train robbery in the southwest, which, like every other industry entirely physical—un- aided by labor-saving machinery, so to speak—has deteriorated with the newer generation of night riders. Frank James, who is now a steady, if not a respectable citizen of St. Louis, where he punches holes In theater tickets instead of shooting holes through his fellow men, smiles cynically whenever he hears of a hold-up, and if he speculates on the outcome of it at all, it Is probably merely to guess In a passive, in- Gifferent way at the number of weeks that will intervene before the bandit! will be sent to the penitentiary or hanged by the neck The Jameses have had no worthy succes- @™® since their gang was broken up through the duplicity of one of its own d@ Frank himself, after Jesse was killed, surrendered to Governor Crit- tenden of Missouri under promise of amnes- ty—a promise that was religtously kept by the state. And yet more trains are robbed now every month tha wére robbed annually in the heyday of the industry. The most striking difference, however, is not in the frequency of the raids, but in the measure of success attained. In the old days they were never caugh¢, and now they never get away. The Herald correspondent has seen four train rebbers haaged from the same scaffold in the same day since incompetents went into the business, and unless Hill Cook is shot to death by the pursuing pose in order that his capture may be simplified, that worthy will himself bring up on .he gallows before he celebrates another birthday. His career will be shorter, if somewhat more brilliant, than that of any of his predecessors. He 13 a meteor that has shot across the firm: ment of outlawry for a day, his career be- ing even more brief than that of the Dal- tons, whose reckless methods he imitates. A Lack of Brains. But they are all very much alike. From Bam Buss, who gave his life in 1878 for the glory of robbing two or three express cars, clear down the line to the present day, there has not been any brains devoted to the bus!- ness since Jesse James’ were scattered all ever his own parlor floor in St. Joseph by Bob Ford, one of his pals, who had agreed with the authorities to eliminate Jesse from the social structure for a cool fifty thousand dollars, spot cash. The Jameses and the Youngers were old soldiers, educated in strategy, in eluding pursuit, by four years of guerrilla warfare. Besides, they were men of intelligence. Cole Younger, now an inmate of Stillwater, Minn., penitentiary, is a man of liberal in- formation and a wide acquaintance with books. James, who is known to the Herald correspondent, has a sort of rugged culture that almost fascinates one thrown into his society. His knowledge of men is almost intuitive, though his education 1s limited, and he {is in no sense a book worm. He is as devoted to his family as the average man, and his son has, since he returned to \ \ TUXEDO Is beautifully situated on the main stem of the Pennsylvania Railroad within a few minutes’ ride of the center of the city, and about one- quarter of a mile from the District line, with railroad station on the grounds. Commutation almost as low as street car fare, SIX CENTS. All fots are situated on a high elevation com- manding a‘beautiful view of the surrounding country, andin full view of Washington. Judg- ing from the rush we had during the past two weeks we feel confident in saying that it won’t be very many weeks before every lot is sold. Our motto always has, and always will be, QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS. Your Choice of Any Lot for $50- Cash or on Easy Payments. Re MCNMBIER ‘That Fortune knocks once at least at every man's door. That Tuxedo has the best of train facilities. ‘That we offer you the best lots for the least money. ‘That the Title has been examined by the Prince George’s County Abstract Company. ‘That Deed Is given absolutely free, without any cost to purchaser. ‘That Taxes are paid in full until lot 1s paid for. ‘That Tuxedo fs not backed up by any syndicate, but by the largest operator in suburban property im this country. Pure Air. No Malaria. ‘That the Commutation is almost as street ear fare — SIX That it ts easier te own your own } home than paying rent. } That one of the best Loan Associa- tions will lead yew money on very Pure Water | antic vae ot ost, trae Tuxedo is the prettiest of all suldivisions around, Washingtoa. Heing within ensy access, high and healthy, and must be seem to be appregiated, as words are Inadequate to praise its may “advantages. Polite gents will tale you out any time to see the groubds, Two Excursions Daily at 1:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m. and 1p. m. FROM PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD STATION, | SI AT OFFICE OR CIRCULARS AND TICKETS Tuxedo Co., 623 F St. (H AND B STREETS OM OUR AGE CHRONIC CHILLINESS. The Remedy Suggested is Outdoor Exercise Even in Winter. From the Philadelphia Times. How some people suffer In winter! They are constantly having chills; a feeling of cold water trickling down the back or some local stagnation of blood, with altered ner- vous sensations, is experienced; the hands, feet, nose or ears are especially likely to give inconvenience. Such individuals can- not get warm even in bed, and, as a conse- quence, often suffer from insomnia, for sleeplessness is often caused by cold feet. Many such conditions arise from the fear of taking outdoor exercise, because the weather is too cold. Hence the circulation fs not kept going, and the blood, vitiated by the close, impure air of the house, has no chance offered it of being allowed to purify itself. The foulest river or stream of water 1s rendered pure by exposure to the air as it comes along, and after a run of a few miles becomes fit for consumption. Why, then, will delicate people deny the stream of life an opportunity to purify itself as it courses through their veins? Here is the secret of how to keep warm in winter—out- door exercise in pure air. Many individuals mistake the feeling of cold for “catarrh.” But feeling cold and “taking a cold” are different things. A shiver from exposure to cold—indeed, a lawful pursuits, gone through college and taken a prize. The difference between the Jameses and men of the Cook kidney is easily accounted for. The latter were made by the cheap sensational novels which the former inspired. +00 Flowers at Fanerals. From the New York Times. After the funeral of the Comte de Paris, the splendid floral emblems, of which there were over sixty, were, by the order of his widow, photographed and then taken to Weybridge, where they were put in the mausoleum. The beautiful wreath sent by the officers in the American army meas- ured twenty-five feet In circumference and contained more than 3,000 artificial roses. What to do with the great quantity of flowers and emblems that still accompany many funerals, notwithstanding the fre- quency of the “kindly omit flowers” notice, is often a question to the family of the de- ceased. Recently a man prominent in a public way died, and the house was almost besieged on the day of the funeral by messengers carrying their burdens vf flow- ers. When the cortege wended its way t the cemetery several carriages were piled high with the pieces, after the casket had been literally covered with loose dlowere All were placed on and about the grave and there left, which is the usual course. A bet- ter use would seem to be to break apart the splendid masses of vloom and to scat- ter them among the sick and the poor, the case referred to, such course would have been peculiarly appropriate, as the dead man was one who never turned a deaf ear to the suffering and whose charities can never half be told. — eee No Change. From Life. They say a rose as sweet would smell By any other name, And I am quite convinced as well "The price would be the same. half, = comiition. not in itself likely to eid in a so-called ‘‘cold,” so long as the exposure has been in the open air; but we hold that by breathing the impure air of badly ventilated rooms a chill may be very easily contracted that will end in a “cold.” In cold weather we distinctly recommend the ordinary healthy man or woman to try the effect of outdoor exercise, especially when the feeling is strong that it is too cold to go out of doors. Exercise under such circumstances will usually act as a tonie to the whole frame and brace up the nervous. system, the special function of which is to regulate the heat of the body. The skin should be freely exposed io the air before dressing in the morning, and af- ter the morning washing or cold tepid bath rub the body into a glow with a coarse towel, and you will be very nearly cold and waterproof. —_—_—_+e+_____ Extractien of Teeth by Electricity. ‘Trials have been made at Londen, says La Nature, October 13, with a new ap- paratus for the extraction of teeth by elec- tricity. 1t consists in an induction-coil of extremely fine wire, having an interrupter that can vibrate at the rate of 450 times a@ second. The patient sits In the tradi- tional armchair and takes the negative electrode in his left hand, and the positive in his right. At this moment the operator turns on a current whose intensity is grad- ually increased till it has attained the ut- most Mmit the patient can support. The extractor is then put in circuit and fasten- ed on the tooth, which under the action of the vibration is loosened at once. . The tion is performed very quickly, and e patient feels no other sensation than the pricking produced in the hands and forearms by the passage of the current. “It would be interesting,” concludes La Nature, with a little pardonable skepticism, “to have a detailed description of the ap- paratus to complete this somewhat brief description.” THROUGH THE WINDOWS, and Mendicants w the Broaudwey Hotel Ri Newsboys “Werk” taurants. Crom the New York Herald. The New York newsboy and the New York beggar are not slow to discover an opportunity, Tho cafes and restaurants of many of the Broadway hotels are so situated that the tables nearest the Broadway side of the establishment are easily approached by per- sons in the street. I sat at one of these tables the other night, enjoying the cool breeze that cagne through the open window and puffing an after-dinner cigar. Half a loaf of bread lay upon a plate before me, a portion of the debris of my finished meal. A voice out of the darkness startled me. It was a coarse, hungry, suppressed voice. “Hi, mister, won't yer please gimme dat bit o’ bread?” sald the voice, in a stealthy sort of stage whisper. Then the pinched face of a boy became visible In the light that shone from the brilliantly illuminated restaurant. It was a hungry face as well as a hungry voice. I slipped the bread out to the lad, and he scurried away, just as the head waiter caught sight of the face at the window and started toward my table threateningly. I had scarcely laid down my evening paper and resumed my cigar when therg came a second appeal cut of the semi- darkness of the street, and glancing out of the window again I realized that I was once more being accosted. “Say, mister, won’t yer give me_ that newspaper?” was what this voice said. “What do yeu want with it?” I asked. “Want ter sell It,” the voice replied. I gave up the newspaper as willingly as I had given up the bread and then called for my check. The head waiter followed me half way to the door, making profuse apologies for what he faneied to be the se- rious annoyances to which I had been sub- jected, and which he had discovered too late to prevent. ne Philosophy for a Bil Collector. From the Syracuse Post. A collector of unpaid bills has a hard time of it, but one met a philosophical debtor recently who convinced him of some as- tounding facts. The collector sald that he had been chasing the said philosophical debtor for about six months, and was get- ting tired. It was always “come around tomorrow,” or “haven’t got: it now.” “Say,” he said, when he made his last trip, “are you ever going to pay this bill?” “Why, yes, some day,” the philosopher replied. “But, look here, young man, I want to show you a thing or two. How many bills have you got in that pack?” “About ferty,” sald the collector. “How leng does tt take you to visit all these people,” the etoeopher inquired. “About a day.” “What if all paidup promptly?” “Why, that wor great.” “Would it? What would you do for a living if all these debtors paid up in one ¢ collector looked blank for a moment. ‘Great Jet ! I'd be out of a job.” “Well, then, don’t be so anxious to collect every cent due your people, One bill a day is enough. As for me, come around some time next week, and I may do something for you,” and the philosopher faded away. REAL ESTATE GOSSIP The Elections and the Effect on Busi- ness Interests. THE PROFOSED SYSTEM OF BOULEVARDS Attention Called to This City by the Municipal Reform Agitation. SOME IMPROVEMENTS ‘The opinion ts generally held that now that the elections are over business conditions will be improved. There is not necessarily a partisan reason for this belief, for it is thought that ‘the absorption of public at- tention in the exciting issues of the cam- paign, as well as the uncertainty about re- sults, has a demoralizing influence on busi- ness. Now tbat is all passed, and in the resumption of normal conditions it is con- fidently believed that business in all branches will be benefited. As this seems to be a general idea, there is no reason why this city should be an exception, The marked improvement which has been man- ifested in the real estate market during the past few months will no doubt be continued during the greater part of the coming win- ter. It is confidently predicted that next spring the volume of business will be couragingly large, ‘and, as usual, much of the preparatury work for the coming ac- uvity will be done during the winter. The real estate market is in good contli- tion, and about the only cause of ecmplaint is the limited character of that market. Prices have remained firm and the need just at present seems to be for greater ac- tivity. ‘fhe numver of investors is not as large as local conditions seem to warrant. ‘The speedy advent of an increased number is one of the hopeful signs which men of competent judgment perceive. Information About ‘This City. One of the prominent issues in the late campaign was the movement for good gov- ernment in the city of New York, It may be said that this struggle, which in one gense was purely local, became a naticnal issue, and public notice has been directed to the abuses of municipal government in all the large cities. It 1s but natural that attention should have been called to the honest and economical government which the citizens of this city enjoy. Washington already hus the distinction of being the mcst beguutul city in this country, and a most desirable place for residence. It is not un- Wkely that, in the further agitation for mu- nicipal retorm, a wide publicity will be given to the many admirabie features which tnis form of government possesses, and if no other result is obtait.ed the people of the couwtry who elect the legislatures of a city will gain a mere mtimate knowledge of this city and its relations to the general nent. Those whe have the interest of tis city at heart believe that there can be no greater local advantage than Would arise from cor- reeting the eroneous ideas that prevail in regard to the goveriment of a city. The fmpression so general, that the citizens cf the District, for exampie, are dependents on the bounty of the government, Crops out in every new Congress. It is necessary to carry on a campaign of education with nearly ail the new members in order to se- ordinary legislation. If the facts d to the District government were generally known it would not be necessary to impart this primary fustruction to mem- bers of Congress after their arrival here, end much valuable time would be saved gad the course of District legislation ma- terially facilitated. The Stability of Values, A recent auction sale affords a good illus- tration of the stability of values in this city. A small house lceated on N street near 7th was offered at auction, and the price secured was $2,050. Some time ago this property was sold at private sale, the consideration being $2,850. A Chain of Parks. The recent action of the Commissioners in securing the services of Mr. Olmstead, the landscape engineer, to design a system of boulevards to cornect the chain of parks already in existence beyond the bounds of the city, as well as those contemplated, with the park known as the Mali within the city is an important step in the development of tne greater Washington. The parks outside of the city are the Zoological, Rock Creek, the grounds about the Soidiers’ Home, and large area of land which will be avail- able for park purposes when the Bastern branch flais are reclaimed. ‘The Potomac ts form a natural continuation of the i, and the total area will perhaps be r than any similar reservation of the sort in any ciiy in the world, A system of splendid driveways which will connect all these breathing places of a great city will certainly constitute an attractive and artistic feature even in this city. Building Record, The building inspector's record for the past week ending yesterday shows that twenty-five permits were taken out for the erection of rew buildings; aggregating in cost $57,600, divided ameng the several sec- tions of the city as follows: Northwest, four permits, $4,800; northeast, six permits, $11,000; southwest, three permits, $1,700, and the county, twelve permits, $40,100. Some Improvements. The erection of a two-story brick building will shertly be commenced by Mrs. C, Me- Nerney at 475 L street southwest. It will be two stories high, built of red brick, 12 1-2x32 feet. EH. W. and W. C. Gessford are the builders. J. R. Maxwell has planned the erection of a two-story and cellar brick dwelling on Concord street, Brookland, D. C. It will be 2x26 feet, and will be built by John TT. Har Ti, M. Martin will shortly build an attrac- tive two-story brick dwelling at 2423 Vir- “ginia avenue northwest. It will be 13 1-2x 30 feet, and will be built by M. Gore. Diller F. Goff will build for himself six brick dwellings at Nos. 5202 to 6208 Illinois avenue, and 5212 and 5214 9th street, Bright- wood Park. ‘They are to be 14x39 feet and built of red brick. Charles Walter has planned the erection of two brick dwellings at Nos. 318 and 320 8d strect northeast. They will be built of press brick, i6x46 feet, ty Messrs. Emmert & Heisley. Francis & Schneider are the architects. Mesrrs. Barr and Sanner have planned the erection of two three-story and cellar brick dwellings at 1361 and 1363 Columbia street. They are to be built of presse? brick, each 25 feet front, and heate? throughout by jhot water. J. S. Simmons ts the architect, and Messrs. Barr & Sanner are the builders. 8, H. Walker of 458 Louisiana avenue will shortly build for himself four three-story and cellar pressed-brick dwellings, 18x32 feet, at Nos. 120, 122 and 124 6th’ street northeast. S. H. Walker is the architect and builder. ‘The erection of three brick dwellings will shortly be commenced by M. R. Crandall at 1446 to 1450 Huntington place, Columbia College grounds. They will be three stories high with celler, built of pressed brick, 15x 29 feet, and heated throughout by furnaces. J. 8. Simmons is the architect and C. J. Hanback, the builder. An additional story will be added to the height of the Hotel Belvedere. Plans have been prepared for three dwellings to be erected by H. H. Jacobs at 3021-25 14th street extended. The frontage will be 16.8 feet each, and there will be three stories. William Thompson is erecting a three- story dwelling at 1108 East Capitol street, 18.7x44 feet. —_—__—_ THE SEA’S INVASION. Old Ocean Tearing Away the English Coast by the Rod. From the Argosy. . The flat marshes of Pevensey have gained helf a mile since the days of Edward II, when the sea almost washed the walls of the castle that now stands high and dry inland. The same thing has happened on the Romney flats, where the ancient castle of Lympne has receded a mile or more. Such spots as these look as though the next spring tide would add their grassy meadows to the lost ground of sea bottom. But on the rocky parts of the Antrim coast we have the sea slowly working its way inland, despite the rock fortifications end stony intrenchment that look so resist- less. Under the waves He tracts of bog- land that once upon a time must have stood well in shore, and Dunluce bears witness to the ravages that have taken place within a few centuries—a few ticks of the clock as geologists count time. The soa, ever washing and tearing at its foundations, one day broke down a con- siderable part ef the castle, and several persons were killed by the catastrophe. This was ia the days when Dunluce was held by other tenants then the birds. Then a home and a stronghold, now but a me- mento of past joy and glory. Another arkel example of the inse- curity of rock defenses where the sea is the invader occurs at Filey, on the York- shire coast. Only twenty years ago there Was a pathway running around the an- cient Church of St. Hilda, which is built on the solid rock—now this ts so broken away on the seaward side that it is im- passable. Another twenty years may see the church undermined. ——— 'S PARENTS. NAPOLEO) He Owed His Phystenl Endurance to His Mother. From the November Century. Certain undisputed facts throw a strong light on Napoleon’s father. His people were proud and poor; he endured the hardships of poverty with equanimity. Strengthening what little influence he could muster, he at first appears ambitious, and has himself descrived in his diploma as a patrician of Florence, San Miniato and Ajaccio. On the other hand, with no ap- parent regard for his personal advancement by marriage, he followed his own inclina- tion, and in 1764, at the age of eighteen, 1ashly, perhaps, but gallantly wedded a lowly and beautiful child of fifteen, Letitia Ramolino. Her descent was the reverse of her husband's, although her fortune was quite equal, if not superior, to his. She was of peasant nature to the last day of her jong life—hardy, unsentimental, frugal and sometimes unscrupulous. Yet the hospitai- ity of her little home in Ajaccio was lavish, after the manner of her kind, and conse- quently famous. Among the many guests who availed themselves of it was Marbeuf, commander in Corsica of the first army of occupation, There was long afterward a malicious tra- Gition that the French general was Na- poleon’s father. The morals of Letitia di Buonaparte, like those of her conspicuous children, have been bitterly assailed, but ber own good name, at least, has always been vindicated. The evident motive of the story sufficiently refutes such. an aspersion 3 it contains. Of the bride's rdinary beauty there never has been a bt. She Was a woman of heroic mold, like Juno in her majesty, unmoved in prosperity, un- daunted in adversity. It was probably to his mother, whom he strongly resembled in childhood, that the famous son owed his tremendous, even gigantic, physical endur- ance. If in his mother was reproduced the type of a Roman matron, in the son would be recalled the virtues and vigor of an im- perator. Limited Me: The resources of the Buonapartes, os they still wrote themselves, were small, although their family and expectations were large. An only child, Letitla had inherited her father’s little home and his vineyards in the suburbs, for her mother had married a second time. Her stepfather had been a Swiss mercenary, in the pay of Genoa. In order to secure the woman of his choice he became a Roman Catholic, and was the father of Mme. di Buonaparte’s half- brother, Joseph Fesch. Charles himself, Napoleon’s father, was the owner of lands in the interior, but he could*contribute little to the support of his family. His uncle, a wealthy landlord, had died childless, leav- ing his domains to the Jesuits, and they had promptly entered into possession. Ac- cording to the terms of his grandfather's will, the bequest was vold, for the fortune was to iall in such a case to Charles’ mother, and on her death to Charles him- self. Joseph, his father, had wasted many years and most of his fortune in weary lit- igation to recover the property. Nothing daunted, Charles settled down to pursue the same phantom, virtually depending for a livelihood on bis wife’s small patrimony. He became an officer of the highest court as assessor, and was made in 1772 a mem- ber, and later a deputy, of the council of Corsican nobles. The peasant mother was most prolific. Her eldest chiid, born In 1765, was a son who died in infancy; in 1767 was born a daughter, Mari¢-Anne, destined to the same fate; in i768 a son, known later as Joseph, but baptised as Nabulione; in 1769 the great son, Napoleone. Nine other children were the fruit of the same wedlock, and six of them—three sons, Lucien, Louis and Je- rome, and three daughters, Elise, Pauline and Caroline—survived to share their broth- er’s greatness. Charles himself, like his short-lived ancestors—of whom five had died within a century—reached only early middle age, dying In his thirty-ninth year. Letitia, like the stout Corsican that she was, lived to the ripe age of eighty-six, in the full enjoyment of her faculties, known to the world by the sobriquet of Madame Mere. — A CHAT ABOUT VEILS. They Are Expensive and Sometimes Unhealthy Luxuries, From the Philadelphia Times. Dearer to the average woman than any other dress items are her veils. It is to these she looks for the finishing touches of her toilet, and with a well-stocked veil box at hand she has no fear of unbecoming street rigs. Vells have been declared ruinous to the eyesight and certain kinds have by no means a good effect upon the skin, but for all this woman regards them as her es- pecial gowning rights, and will deny her- self many a notion here and there if she can indulge in the latest veiling whims of the hour. There is no doubt about it, good vetling shows for itself. It would aston'sh many ef the brethren to learn how much the modish bit of gauze or net that screens feminine features costs per yert sive? Oh, dear, yes, ‘and so the fair one who has gathered together from time to time quite a collection of veils is anxious to keep them in the best possible shape. When my lady starts out for a morning’s shopping she usuaily draws over her face a substantial veil of sewing silk, either in black, brown, white or dark blue. The airy, butterfly fancies in tulle and lace she lays aside for less practical occasions. The sew- ing silk veil is a great skin protector; that is, to a certain extent. It prevents the dust from sifting into the wearer's pores, as a fancier mesh would do. This fs al well, but meantime the veil takes the Rying particles of dire and holds ‘them, Therefore if the veil is laid away in its perfumed nest after a wearing without being given a thorough brushing and shak- ing, when next It is donned the dirt specks it caught on its last outing will be trans- ferred to madame’s = skin, and it — iot we fine and close will settle in and form those ‘disfiguring blemishes—black heads, IN MUSICAL CIRCLES Preparations of the Georgetown Ore chestra and the Philharmonic Clu for Their Concerts—Other The rehearsals of “Jack the Giant Killer,” the juvenile operetta by Prof. Harry Whea- ton Howard, which is to be given under the auspices of the Legion of Loyal Women, at Albaugh’s, on. the 380th instant, are pro- gressing finely. Prof. Howard will have @ chorus of about 200 children, and all seem to be greatly interested in their work. It is believed that better juvenile operatic per- formances have been given in Washington than in any other city, and the amount of musical and dramatic ability that has been displayed by the children is something re- markable. The work of Marie Howe as Jo- sephine, Miriam Stoddard as Buttercup, Mer- ryman Walker and Lee Cox as Raiph,Fred. Hazard as Sir Joseph, Burton Garrett as the Boatswain and Harold Tracy as Dick Deadeye, in “Pinafore,” was equal to that of professionals in those parts, while the performance of the “Pirates of Penzance,” by a different cast of children, was ex: tremely creditable. ‘This opera of “Jack th Giant Killer” was given last winter in th hall of the Central High School, but the stage was too small for the spectacular ef- fects that ought to accompany it. The coming performance will be upon @ regular stage, with all the accompzaiments of scenery and properties, and it will be the st eluborate presentation ever made by children in this city, There will be sev- eral dances, of which Prof. J. kh. Vermilya will have the direction, an Amazon drill which will be conducted by Mr. Ferree, and the entire stage direction will be under the charge of Mr. Percy Winter. Mr. Eu- gene Davis will be Giant, which is the only adult character in the opera; Marie Howe will b2 the Princess; Burton Garrett, Jack, and Master Talmadge the King. These children took the same parts at the repre- sentations last year. Prof. Howard is en- thusiastic over the work of the children at rehearsal. Another opera by Prof. How- ard, entitled “The Cannibal King,” is under rehearsal by public school children in the District, presided over by Miss Mott, and is expected to be equally as effective as the “Giant Killer” when it shall be produced. Mr. T. Williams Pearman, tenor, has been engaged as precentor at the Church of the Covenant, but it is understood that before long -Mr. Pearman will be called upon to form a mixed quartet for that church. This is one of the wealthiest con- gregations in the District and it should have a quartet choir that should surpass any other fa the city. Mr. Pearman will continue his musical evenings at his resi- dence, “The Maples,” every Monday even- ing. On next Monday evening there will be a short essay or talk upon some musical subject and then some music by well-known people. These musical evenings are both instructive and entertaining and they will aid in creating a musical atmosphere that is needed. Mr. Pearman is an enthusiast in his art and he hus received the adyan- tage of instruction under the best teachers in England. He will prove a valuable addi» tion to the musical circles of Washington, Miss Fielding Roselle has become a mem- ber of the New York English Ballad Com- pany. Her W are con- fident of her for she has one of the best contralto voices that have re | out from this city, so far as compass : volume are concerned, She has, beside, an agreeable personality that gives her an attractive stage presence. The Georgetown Orchestra is working hard for its first concert, which will take place next month. At a recent meeting of the board of directors Mr. Carl B. Keffer- stein was elected a member, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Frank Barbarin. The program for the coming concert is not entirely arranged, but the soloists will be Mrs. Thomas C. Noyes, soprano, and Mr. John Porter Lawrence, pianist. Mrs. Noyes will two numbers, one with full orchestra and another with violin obligato by Mr. Rakemann. Mr. Lawrence will play Litz’s Hungarian Fan- tesy, a composition that will display his excellent technique to full advantage. That the Choral Society possesses in its membership good voices was evidenced last Wednesday evening by the excellent man- ner in which Messrs. Stevens and Hughes sang the parts of the witnesses in “St. Paul.” Both voices were true and power- ful, and they harmonized well. Their tones were delivered with good effect, and it is to be Loped that they may be heard again. Seats are selling well for the second con- cert of the Philharmonic Club, which will take place on the 22d instant at Metzerott Hall. The soloists on this occasion will be Mr. Anton Schott, the great Wagnerian tenor, and Miss Dora Valesca Becker, @ violin virtuoso, who comes with a reputation. Each member of the club wi be heard in solo work, and they will do two trios. Mrs. Lent, by the way, will play in Baltimore shortly, having selected the Rubinstein concerto. It is also under stood that she will play with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in February next. The Washington sti orchestra, that is being organized by Mr. Lent, is progressing nicely, between thirty and forty members having already joined. The organization is intended to serve as a training school for ensemble playing and to be an incentive and mutual encouragement in the practice of music. There will be a junior class, to which all players who are able to play in time€tre admitted, and a senior class, to be composed of the best available talent. Membership to this class will be entirely honorary. Rehearsals will be held at All Souls’ Church lecture room on Wednesdays. Right in this connection it may be stated that the need of a sympheny orchestra was never more apparent than at the rendition ot “St. Paul” by the Cheral Society last Wednesday night. There are as many good players in Washington as constituted the Peabody Orchestra present on that occa- sion, if they were only breught together. It has been suggested that Pref. Josef Kas- par, himself a splendid violinist and an ex- cellent orchestral conductor, should under- take the task of forming a symphony or chestra. He would be peculiarly fitted for this work, for, as he is the director of the Choral Society, he knows exactly the char- acter of force needed. The directors of the Choral Society feel that there is no reason why they should be compelled to go to Bal- timore for an orchestra when the material is at hand here, if it could only be as- sembled and utilized. It is said that Miss Buckner, thé new so- prano at Epiphany Church, is a young lady who has had exceptional advantages in the cultivation of aturally fine voice. rents? ti Landed Estates in This Country. From the New York Sun. There are causes ‘that operate against the feasibility of establishing and main- taining for any length of time large landed estates in this country. The conditions here are very different from those existing in England. English land holdings are gen- erally productive. There is a considerable tenantry on every estate that brings in an annua? revenue sufficient to maintain the property. In America the landed estates are generally unproductive. To maintain them requires an enermoug annual outlay, They ‘Should be considered, therefore, as luxuries that can be safely enjoyed only by persons of vast wealth during thelr life- time. As legacies they prove to be incum- brances that cost a small fortune to .nain- tain and that are very hard to turn into cash. The late David Dews appreciated this when he remarked to a friend that, although he was worth $15,000,000, he could not afford to own his beautiful country place at Irvington. When his friend asked him why, he answered, “I have a large family of children. When my estate comes to be divided among them my country seat will be regarded as an undesirable leg. acy. With $15,000,000 it is easy to main- tain; with only’ $2,000,000 or $3,000,000 it wild prove a burden.