Evening Star Newspaper, December 6, 1894, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till 8 p.m. Friday. For the District of Columbia and Mary- Jand, fair; warmer. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at § @.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 35; condi- lon, 86; receiving resevoir, temperature, ; condition at north connection, 36; con- ition at south connection, 36; distributing feservoir, temperature, 3¥; condition at in- fluent gate house, 46; effluent gate house, 36. "Tide Table. ‘oday—Low tide, 0:04 p.m. Reza tide, 2:41 a.m. and 8:15 D.m.; low tide, ¥:16 a.m. and 9:56 p.m. — es BED ROOM STOVES, ONLY $2.50. A good self-feeder, $7; large size, to heat two st-ries, $10. Open Franklin, for office use, ~ Open grates, complete, $19. BARKER, 7th and D s.w. fr = es ONLY $2 FOR PAPERING ROOMS In combinations. Large rooms more. F. G. NOLTE, $10 9th st. (formerly 907 11th.) THE TROUBLE 2 OF GIVING DINNERS Or luncheons is unnecessary. Consult Mr. Freund, $15 10th st. He takes entire charge of the arrangement and serves the menu to suit any price you name. Artificial Eyes, $5. Hempler’s, 6th and a’ aS THE COST OF FUEL Is an important household item. Our Felt Weather Strips save you money. They keep out cold and rain. foo! CHAS. T. CARTER & co. 606 Pa. ave. See Fussell’ ; announcement, page 6. jennie 0. te The immense stock of “J. W, Boteler & Son, #23 Pa. ave., is being offered at 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT for cash, as the building they now occupy ts to be torn down in the near future. See their ad. W. S. Gill Candy Co., 1223 Penna. ave. Splendid variety, 25, boa and 60 cts. pound. A FEW “NEW THINGS" In Hats—mid-winter blocks, You'll like the styles—you'll like the quality. “Three-dol- Jar” grades at $2.40. HENRY FRANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. See Rice's new styles ‘in photos for the holidays. Studios, 1217-19-25. Pi e a. ae ‘To one looking for home on easy terms see ad. of O. M. Bryant, Reom 2, Warder building. Childrexs Velocipedes and Tricycles, at less than New York. prices, at WOOD- WARD & LOTHROP’S. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albavgh’s Grand Opera House.—Miss Olga Nethersole in “Romeo and Jultet.” New National ‘Theater.—Della Fox Comic Opera Company in “The Little Trooper. Academy of Music.—The Lew Dockstader Mistrel Company. Butler's Bijou ‘Theater. -—Joseph J. Dow- Lng in “rhe Life Guard.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Reilly and Wood's Big Show. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pa. eve. n.w.—ixhibition of Edison’s Kineto- scope. Washington Kimetoscope Parlor, 527 15th st. n.w.—Exhibition of Edison’s Kineto- scope. Masonic Temple, 9th and F s Tea and Bazaar for the benefit of the New Church, ‘Trinity Parish Hall, cor. 3d st. and In- diana ave. n.w.—House warming. Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th street between D and £ #treets northwest.—Columbia Lodge, No. 0, 1. O. O. #, fatr. St. Paul's Parish Hall, n.w.—St. Paul’ 15th and V sts. Church fair, —_——_—_—__ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Macalester Mount _ Vernon. — Steamer leaves at 10 a.m. Mount Vernon.—By Pennsylvania raflroad every hour, daily. 1812 1 st. n.w.—Tally-ho coach for Arling- ton and Cabin John bridge. Steamer Macalester for Glymont and in- termediate landings at 10 a.m. ae Washington Light Infantry. At a meeting of the Washington Light In- fantry, held last night, and which was Presided over by Col. William G. Moore, active members were elected as follows: Geo. M. Colburn, Harry Bevan, E. Minkel- man, Herman Berger, Roderick D. Watson, Allan Bremner, Carroll Harbaugh, A. 8. Teller, H. A. Lavisson, H. G. Jolly, Richard L. Lamb, A. B. Sherill, H. A. Blandy, John C. Schneider, W. D. Corgwell, Chas. Wiles, John H. Jacobs, Lewis G. Reinberg, Wm. G. Slavin, Jesse B. Schafhirt and Colorado Dallas. Mr. Frank H. Finley was elected to honorary membership. The election of civic officers of the corps Tesulted as follows: Recording secretary, H. Ourand; financial secretary, 3 Sutton, jr.; treasurer, Capt. Nailor; librarian, Private L. N. Nunes. It was voted to parade on Wash- ington’s birthday and to invite the various military of the District to participate. January 9 ts the date set for the annual full-dress reception. Company € holds its smoker on December 17, and company C will give its hop in February. An enter- tainment following the line of the rustic festival given by the corps two years ago will be held this winter. ——— Grace Church Fatr. The ladies of Grace P. Church are very much elated by tho sucess which ts attending thelr bazaar. The new hall,which has been lately built, is tastefully deco- rated with flags and draperies, and all the booths are doing a flourishing business. Every evening the fdir ts opened by a short entertainment. Monday night the fair was opened by the church choir, under the di- rection of Mr. J. N. Bundick. Tuesday night the quartet from the Eighteenth Street Baptist Church rendered a num- ber of fine selections. Last night the pro- gram included Miss Marguerite Wrenn, Miss Mazie Rose, Miss Jessica Tabler, Master Lee Cox and Mr. Karl J. Daniel. Friday night, among others who will con- tribute, are the Presbyterian Quartet, Prof. = Williams-Pearraan and Miss Lillian Hal- ry. Eee eee Death of Patent Examiner Hendley. Mr. William Hendley, one of the oldest of the chief examiners in the patent office, died Tuesday of brain fever, the result of illness ccntracted during his summer va- -¢ation on the coast of Maine. He was well known and popular in Washington, and his death ts deeply regretted by the very large circle of friends who esteemed him. His funeral took place this after- noon from the Westminster Presbyterian Chureh. haan Stricken With Paralysis. Medical Director John M. Browne, for- merly surgeon general of the navy, but now on the retired lst, was stricken with Paralysis at his room in the Portland early esterday morning, involving the whole of he right side, and is now reported to be fn a critical condition. ————— Epworth League Election. ' At the regular business meeting of tha Epworth League of North Capitol M. E Church the following were elected to serve during the ensuing term: J. B. Slick, pres- ident; H.C. Huston, first vice president; Miss ‘Lily Warfield, second vice president; & S. Simons, third vice president; Mr. Ayres, fourth vice president; Mr. Saxton, Secretary; E. G. H. Austin, treasurer. —_——_ Scenes in Italy. Miss Annfe Seaton Schmidt gave a very interesting stereopticon lecture at St. Ce- celia’s Academy, East Capitol street, yes- terday afternoon. The parlors were dark- ened, and the effect was good. The scenes were laid in Italy, and were very impres- Ave, particularly the views of St. Peter's. _ Convicted of n Second Offense. John Jenkins, a young colored man, with quite a police record, was convicted in Criminal Court No. 2 yesterday afternoon Of second offense of carrying concealed weapons. Judge Cole remanded him for sentence. ‘The maximum penalty is ine Years in the penitentiary. <a THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1894—TWELVE PAGES, AN INJUNCTION GRANTED. Ordered by Judge Cox Against th Fidelity Association and Its Officers. Judge Cox, sitting in Equity Court No, 1, this morning gave a hearing to the appli- cation of Daniel Wheeler and twenty other residents of Montgomery county, Maryland, for an injunction against the Fidelity Bulid- ing, Loan and Investment Association, the Columbia Building, Loan and Investment Association, Harrison Dingman, Andrew Wall, Benjamin Wall, Alonzo Tweedale, George E. Gibson, EB, 8. York and C. J. James. - Attorney L. H. Poole, representing the petitioners, opened the proceedings by reading the bili of complaint, the substance of which has heretofore been published in The Star. He severely arraigned thé man- agement of the association, contending that from their published circulars, their scheme was an impracticable one, to say-the least. For instance, the association, said he, an- nounced that it would pay stockholders 10 per cent interest on their money, and in another paragraph stated that the funds would be invested at 31-2 per cent. Mr. Poole stated to the court his belief that unless the injunction was granted immediately the association would remove its assets from the District. “Of what do the assets consist?” asked Mr. L. C. Williamson, attorney for the de- fendants. “I don’t know what the assets are,” re- plied Mr. Poole, “‘but I believe your clients to be thieves, and I propose to restrain them, !f possible, from removing the as- sets, whatever they may be.” Judge Cox announced that he would grant a temporary injunction, to hold good until the further order of the court. The court added that he would hear-the case fully on Monday next. Mr. Poole asked that the injunction be mace sufficiently broad to fully cover the case, and Judge Cox gave him permission to draw it in terms as broad as desired. Attorney J. J. Darlington has been asked to appear as counsel for the defendants, but has not as yet decided €0 do so. It was rumored today that Distfict Attorney Birney will be requested to bring the case to the attention of the grand jury with a view to securing an indictment for false pretenses against the defendants. ——-— THE MOODY “CHOIR CONCERT. Three Thousand People Listen to an Enjoyable Program. The concert giver: last evening by the Moody, Choir at Convention Hall was a great success, whether considered from a musical standpoint or from that of popu- lar appreciation. The latter was fully demonstrated by the great audience, which numbered some 3,000, and the interest and enthusiasm which was manifest. As was stated on the program, this choir, which has a membership of 0, Is the largest per- manent organization of gospel singers in the world. Under the inspiring baton of Mr. Percy S. Foster, the leader, the pro- gram of sacred music was rendered with spirit and a degree of musical skill which*| showed careful training as well as ability of a high order. The chorus was assisted by a number of local soloists, who were as follows: Mrs. Thomas C. Noyes, Miss Alice M. Kimball and Miss Gertrude Dana, sopranos; Dr. Francis J. Woodman, bary- tone; William J. Palmer, tenor, and El- phonzo Youngs, jr., cornetist. Mrs. A. J. Brown was accompanist. The Moody Orchestra accompanted the chorus with good effect. The members of this orchestra are as follows: Miss Ella Knight and Mr. Arthur Nyman, volinists; L. Fahrestock and J. P. Ruby, flutes; W. F. Paxton, J. W. Perkins, A. BE. Baker and Arthur Yingling, cornetists; C. H. Henney, trombone, and H. P. Orem, clarionet. In addition to the favorite Gospel selec- tions, which were rendered by the cholr, two ‘anthems were sung. The first was Barnby's “O Lord, How Manifold Are Thy Works;” the second was Knox’s “O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem,” with the solo by Dr. Woodman. ‘The anthems, which de- maded a wider range, both of expression and of ability, were sung by the chorus with a precision and a spirit which was highly gratifying, as well as commend- able. Miss M. Kimbal sustained the solo part in some of the selections, the choir joining in the chorus. Mrs. Noyes sang “The Holy City” of Adams in her usually effective style, and also “Just As I Am.” As an encore for the latter she delighted the audience with a sympathetic rendition of “Calm on the Listening Ear.” A solo by Dr. Woodman, “Only a Beam of Sun- was well rendered. The governing committee, who had the concert In charge, consists of Percy 8. Foster, chairman; Dr. M. D. Peck, secre- tary; F. A. Wilson, Dr. F. J. Woodman, P. M. Hough and J. W. Somerville. Seeegee AN ENJOYABLE MUSICALE. The Euterpean Club and Donizetti's Gpera of Don quale. The first musicale of Signor Mariano Maina and his pupils, which took place last evening, brought to Mr. Maina’s residence, No. 1307 14th street northwest, over a hun- dred invited guests, all of whom were delighted with the entertainment provided. The program afforded the first presentation of the Euterpean Club, an organization of young ladies, of which mention has al- ready been made. The Euterpeans san; A Neopolitan canzonetta, “The Kirmess,' and a chorus from the opera “Il Giura- mento,” both of which were given with excellent effect. In_ the latter number a solo was sung by Miss Mamle Donnelly. The solo numbers in the first part were two selections by Miss Jennie Taylor, God- ard’s “Chanson de Florian” and Tosti’ “Serenata,” Arditi’s song, “Let Me Love Thee,” by Miss Rosa Cayce h of which were well done, end Braga’s “Angels’ Ser- enade,” arranged as a mandolin solo, play- ed by Miss Rica de Veechi. Prof. Maina delivered a brief address, in which he treated of vocal music as the highest type of art, and made some excellent remarks upon the way in which Its study should bo undertaken and prosecuted, paying par- ticular attention to the value of the sol- feggto. The second part of the program Included the presentation of the third and fourth 3 of Donizetti's opera, “Don Pasquale,” given in costume, with the following cast: Don Pasquale, Mr. H. G. Meem; Doctor Malatesta, Sig. M. Maina; Ernest, Mr. W. D. McFarland, and Norina, Miss Mary Helen Howe. All were spirited, both in singing and acting, the notable numbers being the duet between Miss Howe and Mr. Meem, the sexenade by Mr. McFarland and his duet with ‘Miss Howe and Miss Howe's solo in the finale. Norina has the burden of the work and Miss Howe proved her- self fully competent for the task. Her vocal equipment enabled her to interpret the difficult and florid music with perfect success and sho developed decided ability @n actress. Of Prof. Maina’s ability as inger and comedian it is unnecessary to say more than that he fully sustained his well-earned reputation. r. Meem acted his part well and sang correctly. The closing nuinber of the program was the “Star Spangled Banner,” the different stanzas being sung by Miss Donnelly, Miss Florence Grigg and Mme. Paulina Maina and the chorus by the Euterpean Club. Prof. Harry Wheaton Howard and Miss Emily Howlett were efticlent accom- panists. >— Class Organization. The day students of Wood's Commercial College held a meeting in the college hall yesterday for the purpose of organizing a Uterary soctety. Mr. Walter Beller was chosen as temporary chairman, and the following ofticers were elected: Mr. Walter Beller, president; Miss Mary Conner, vice president; Mr. Henry ‘Chomas, secretary, and Miss Bessie Moore, treasurer. The committee which had been appointed to select the class colors reported that they had decided upon pink and drab as the colors for the class of ‘95. The class motto, “Howing, not drifting,” was then cHosen. These meetings are to be held every two weeks at the homes of the mem- bers, at which meetings the society will be entertained by a literary program, selected by a committee appointed for that purpose. The next meeting will be held at the resi- dence of Miss Alice Yingling. pli Po Aen ‘The nual dead letter sale takes place on the 17th of this month and Messrs. Dowling &.Co. have been appointed auc- tioneers to sell. Catalogues will be out next week. ee The great sale of china and furniture at Sloan's, 1407 G street northwest, continues tomorrow and Saturday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. A splendid opportunity can be had of securing choice Christmas presents. * AMUSEMENTS. Albaugh’s.—Although it may be truth- fully said of Miss Nethersole that she is the greatest English-speaking Camille at present before the public, as much can not be truthfully said of her as Juliet, albeit her Juliet is one of those beauti- ful things we cherish always in memory as the character of a dear friend who was not without faults. That Miss Neth- ersole is intense, is not to be doubted, and that Juliet was so, the dramatist has made most apparent. Therefore, it follows,when the artist of such training portrays a char- acter similar, there is every probability that the result will go beyond, rather than fall short of what is the golden mean tn dramatic presentation. It is so in Miss Nethersole’s Juliet, and if adverse criti- cism may be given, it should be applied there. Perceptible as this weakness of strength may be at times, there are occa- sions when the real and the portrayal bal- ance perfectly, and Miss Nethersole moves through the beautiful lines of the play, an ideal Juliet, in perfect rhythm with the poet’s thought and the hearer’s sense of absolute fitness. She has the magnetism which attracts and retains and there is a naturalness in her work, which, by in- numerable small things in movement and tone and touch, make very real this crea- tion of a poet's fancy—the ideal sweet- heart of all time. Mr. Barrymore's Romeo was of the robust type, and hand- some, and Mrs. Phillips, as the Nurse,quite won the audience. An unusually good bit of work was Mr. Nash's Mercutio. Hagenbeck’s Trained Animals.—Hagen- beck’s trained animals will’ arrive in this city Sunday morning by th: special train of twelve cars for one week's engagement, beginning Monday night, at Albaugh’s Opera House. When Mr. Hagenbeck brought this wonderful collection to this country as one of the wonders of the world’s fair it was his intention at the close of the fair to return to Hamburg, but so great has been the success in Amer- ica that he concluded to remain here long enough for the entire country to witness the performance of his animals. Almost everybody who visited the world’s fair re- members the marvelous performances of the animals on the Midway, and new in- terest will be taken in the exhibition from the fact that many new performing ani- mals have been sent over from Mr. Hagen- Hamburg. beck’s training quarters in Walter Damrosch’s — Lecture. — Walter Damroch, conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra, lectured last night at Metzerott Hall on “Wagner and the Mu- sical Motives of His Music-Dramas.” The audience was a high tribute to the musical renown of the lecturer. It was a fashion- able audience, and though it is to be as- sumed that all present did not fully un- derstand Wagner, yet it was clear that a large majority liked Mr. Damrosch. He took his seat at the plano, and while ele- vating the stool and getting the lay of the pedals cast his glance over the audience. ‘Then he toyed deftly and softly with the keys. He struck a few chords, slurred a few others and made several arpeggio runs. Then, still seated at the instrument, he turned so as to half face the audience, and said: “I shall endeavor to explain the musical motives of- the music-dramas of Richard Wagner.” He spoke this slowly, with a perceptible Teutonic accent, and a slightly hesitating delivery. He remained seated at the piano during the delivery of the discourse. This was required by the fact that after telling of the motive he exemplified it on the instrument, and in several passages proved himself to be no mean planist. By way of preface he ex- plained that the system of characterizing certain actors and certain actions with certain musical phrases was not the in- vention of Wagner, as it had been done by prior composers, and was resorted to in a limited extent in the operas of Handel, Mozart and Weber. But it was Wagner who systematized the method and carried it to its uttermost conclusion and its most loxuriant growth. Then the lecturer re- viewed ‘‘Lohengrin,” telling the scheme of the mustc-drama and playing the themes of the orchestration. He told the legend of the “Flying Dutchman,” and played the music which described the story in a way, as Mr. Damrosch put it, ¥that-scenery and human action had never been able to do.” He dwelt at length on the Neibelung and commented on Wagner's mastery of Norse mythology, as well as his incomparable genius in translating {t intq the universal language of musical ecmecioa: He talked also of Tristan and Isolde, of Tannhauser and Lakma, and every now and then grew enthusiastic as he made clear the motives and the cues for passion which the actors had, and the greatness with which Wagner portrayed all this in melody and harmony. Wagner's music, so far from being complex and intricate as the public thought, he said, was built on themes more simple than those produced by many of .the later-day music writers. He played several of the themes to prove this. Once, when he had done an effective piece of playing, descrip- tive of how the Valkyries, mounted on neighing steeds, were clattering and pranc- ing through the clouds to convey war-killed heroes to Valhalla, the audience broke out in applause, for which Mr. Damrosch kind- ly thanked them, saying at the same time, “T am not a pianist.” National Lyceum Course.—The requests for course tickets recelved by the National Lyceum bureau since the sale closed have been so many that arrangements have been made to supply them. Those who wish to subscribe during the coming week will receive tickets to the Ovide Musin con- cert, December 13, and to thg nine enter- tainments yet to come in the advertised course. These entertainments include lec- tures by H. H. Ragan, Mary Proctor and | Lewis H. Finney; concerts by the Mozart Symphony Club, the Ollie Torbett Concert Cempany, the Wesleyan College Glee Club and other companies, and readings by George Riddle. There will be ten enter- tainments for the old price, $1.80. The Saengerbund Concert.—Next Sunday night the Washington Saengerbund will give the first concert this season at the Academy of Music. Heretofore these con- certs have been for the members only, but this time tickets will be sold to the public. The program will be an unusually good one, including two numbers for orchestra and several for the Saengerbund. The soloists will be Miss Lotta Mills, pianist; Miss Mae Whitesell, soprano; Mr. Perry — tenor, and Mr. J. J. Fischer, bari- one. Masonic Temple.—A tea and bazaar for the benefit of the New Church will be given at Masonic Temple this evening and con- tinue tomorrow and Saturday. On the last two days there will be an excellent home- made lunch from 12 to 2 p.m. The fol- lowing ladies will have charge of the af- fair: Mrs. R. B. Donaldson, Mrs. BE. A. Carmen, Mrs. John Joy Edson, Mrs. Job Barnard, Miss Eliza Gardner, Mrs. Martin Knapp, Mrs. D. J. Macarty, Mrs. J. H. Twitchell, Mrs. G. J. Cooper and Mrs, H. A. Davis. Art Loan_Exhibition.—There will be an Art Loan Exhibition for the benefit of the Eastern Dispensary building fund at G. A. R. Hall from the 10th to the 15th instants. The leading artists cf the city have gener- ously contributed their best works and the collection will be unusually fine. There will be special attractions each evening, with music and refreshments. There will also be a lunch from 12 to 2 p.m. The whole will be under the auspices of the lady managers, Mrs. G. A. Chamberlain, president; Mrs, Chas. C. Lancaster, treas- urer, and Mrs. Llewellyn Eliot, secretary, but ‘the patronesses include ladies of the cabinet and others prominent in social circles. Odd Fellows’ Hall, southeast, was crowded to the doors Tuesday night to witness the performance of the old-fashioned Dees- trict School by the members of the Ninth Street Christian Church. Many ticket hold- ers were turned away at the door for want of room, and for the accommodation of these the performance will be repeated at an early day. There were many witty local hits in’ the recitations, which were thor- oughly enjoyed by the audience, and the old-time songs were especially good. The school was under the direction of Mr. W. H. Baker, and a broom drill by the young ladies of ‘the church was given, under the Cae of Mr. T, H. Means of the Path- inder, ae ee A Distinguished Guest at the Riggs Mouse. That signally successful specialis! R. C. Flower of Boston, will be a (Sere at the Riggs House, Washington, D. Saturday, December 8. sppia will Be glad tidings of great Joy to many a g0-called incurable invalid. He will undoubtedly be eagerly consulted by a goodly number of our most intelligent cit!- zens, as has invariably been the case here- tofore, when he has favored this vicinity with his distinguished presence and pro- fessionel acumen. ‘Those interested In the wonderful career of this marvelous man, who send four cents return postage stamps to the Flower Medical Co., 559 Columbus avenue, Boston, will receive a photogravure, biography and a new work entitled “Dr. R. C. Flower in the Sick Room.”—Advt. THE CITIZENS CONFIDENT. Think They Havé Beaten Contagious hospital Proposition. The regular monthly meeting of the Mt. Pleasant Citizers’ «Association was held last evening in the {village church. While the attendance was mot large, much routine business was transacted. After the boundary ‘of the district cov- ered by the association had been extended to 18th street and #uclid place, the fol- lowing new members were elected: Charles T. Yoder, H. D. Walbridge, Frank L. Han- vey, J. M. Schneider and Thomas Blagden. Then, under the call of reports from the standing committees, Mr. Woodruff, from the committee on sewers, reported that he had examined the «sanitary condition of the village school and: had found it, with one exception, in a fairly good condition. Grant street still remained in a bad condi+ tion, and it appeared that there was little hope for its immediate improvement, de- spite the fact that the health office had earnéstly recommended its improvement. From the committee on schools Mr.Wright reported that the committee would call up- on the District Commissioners at an early date in relation to the new school building. On the motion of Mr. A. B, Cathfleld, the constitution of the association was so amended as to provide for the admission of honorary members, who might participate in debate, but would have neither the right to hold office or vote. President J. W. Somerville suggested the adoption of-a resolution indorsing the ef- forts of the District Commissioners and the trade to secure the erection of a municipal building for the District, and a resolution, reciting that th: association heartily indorses the project, was unani- mously adopted. President Somerville then reported his action in behalf of the association and the people of the vicinity in opposition to the erection of the proposed contagious hospi- tal on Pleasant Plains, and his action was not only heartily and enthusiastically in- dorsed by the association, but. the secre- tary was directed to prepare a protest, set- ting forth the views of the association in the matter, to be submitted to the Com- missioners and to Congress. President Somerville explained that he had inter- viewed some twenty-six members of Con- gress, and the members of the committees on appropriations, and had been given to understand that Congress would never con- sent to the erection of thé hospital on the site selected by the Commissioners. ‘We have," said Mr. Somerville, “madé the Commissioners back down.” The matter of better railroad accommo- dations having been introduced, the presi- dent of the association and Messrs. H. D. Walbridge and L. S. Lipscomb were added to the committee on railroads, and they were instructed to confer with’ the differ- ent companies for the purpose of inducing them, or one of them, to extend a line which would give the village mueh better facilities for reaching the city, and the peo- ple of the city a direct route to the Zoo and National Park. The committee on streets was instructed to ascertain the exact status of the pro- posed extension of the stré@ts of the city, and the committee on charities was di- rected to give an entertainment for the benefit of the charity fund. The committee on police and fire departments was instruct- ed to request the erection of a fire alarm box at the corner of 16th street and How- ard avenue, and the establishment of a police station in the village, or nearby. That done, the association adjourned. _ SOME USE. or Comedians Find Material tn City Post Office! Work. The delay on the post office building may not be anything of a blessing to the ctti- zens of Washington, but it {s a positive boon to the minstrels and other comedians who visit the city. #rom tt they draw in- splration for most of their jokes, and they have managed to keep their listeners in good humor for many a week by their pointed references to the slowly growing pile. So it is an {ll wind that blows no one good, ‘Yoday there swere forty-seven at work on the walls. ‘They are making a Desperate Ktfort to get through the stone and brick laying on ‘the third story before the frosts and snows shall drive them from the battlements. When they do this there will doubtless be @.long wait for the iron contractor to make up his mind to begin the erection of the fourth and fifth stories of the frames, and the averages will fall. It 1s a pretty game-of see-saw that ts being played. THE BENNING BOOKMAKING. The Case Comes Up, but Goes Over Until Saturday. The case of Fred T. Miller, the young horseman who is charged with conducting bookmaking on a scrub race at the Ben- ning race track Saturday last, was called in the Police Court this morning. The de- fendant was represented by Mr. Henry E. Davis, Assistant District Attorney Mul- lowney prosecuting. Mr. Davis contended that his client, be- cause of the provisions of the act of 1891, prohibiting bookmaking within the cities of Washington and Georgetown and with- in one mile of their limits, permitted him to do the thing complained of, the race track being more than a mile from W: ington. Mr. Mullowney, however, called attention to the decision rendered by Judge Cole last winter in the case of the indicted Ivy City bookmakers, in which case, con- tended Mr. Mullowney, the court held that the act of 1883, prohibiting the keeping or setting up a gambling table or other gam- bling device, had not been repealed by the act of 1891. The action of the defendant, asserted Mr. Mullowney, was therefore a violation of the first act. The correctness of Mr. Mullowney’s state- ment was challenged by Mr. Davis, and the court expressing a desire to examine Judge Cole's decision, the case was postponed until Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, when it is expected District Attorney Birney will appear in the case. —_———_——_ Columbia Lodge Fatr. The fair of Columbia Lodge, No. 10, I. O. O.F., given for the benefit of the charity fund, was opened at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th street ncrthwest, Tuesday evening. The room was beautifully decorated. Grand Master ‘Theodore Mead delivered the opening address. Grand Canton Washing- ton and Canton Potomac, in command of Major William ‘f. Galliher, and headed by Canton Potorrac Drum and Bugle Corps, in full uniform, added to the attractiveness of the evening. Meny useful articles are among the many donations received. The attendance was very large for opening night. Voting was spirited, and several candidates’ names were put upon the blackboard and received the support of their friends. Soliciting of votes in the hall 1s prohibited. Dancing closes the fair each evening. Langdon Lodge, No. 26, ts expected to visit the fair this evening. Fancy dancing by ebildren will also take place. —————- ‘Tree toys, favors. |J. Jay Gould’s.—Advt. ——~<. B. and 0. Ticket Office Removed From No. 1351-Pennsylvania avenue to No. 707 15th street northwest, corner New York avenue, where full information in regard to tickets, sleeping car accommo- dationg, ete., to all; points via the Balti- more and Ohio railroad lines will be cheer- fully furnished. The Way to Cure Catarrh 1s by purifying the blood, and the way to purify the blood 1s by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, which fs in truth the standard blood purifier. By its use, the poison in the blood, which is the couse of catarrh, 1s removed and the catarrh is cured. Local applications are useless in the Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cures treatment of this disease, because they do not reach the cause. Hood's Sarsaparilla cures because it goes to the bottom of the whole trouble. Thou- sands of people who were afflicted with this dis- gosting disease have found rellef and permanent cure in Hood's. Try it now. “HOOD'S PILLS are the best after-dinner Pilis, assist digestion, prevent constipation. SKINS ON FIRE With agonizing cczemas and other itching, burn- ing, bleeding, scaly, blotchy and pimply skin and scalp diseases are instantly relieved and speedily cured by the celebrated CUTICURA REMEDIES, the greatest skin cures, blood parigers and humor remedies of modern times. Sold throughout the world, NOT “DOVIE” COMSTOCK. The Story of Her Death a Case of Mis- taken Identity. The story telegraphed from Kansas City of the death of “Dovie’ Comstock, the daughter of D. C. Forney of this city, is a case of mistaken identity. Mr. Forney has received a letter from his daughter, who is Mrs. D. P. Watrous of New York city, saying that she is alive and well, and that she never went as far west as Kan- sas City in her life. A Kansas City dispatch says: The body of Edith Armstrong, sup! to be “Dovie" Comstock, who died in the city jail here Sunday, ‘was placed in @ grave in_ Union cemetery today. The deceased woman had a sister lv- ing in this city, but she had no hand in the payment of the last tribute to? the unfortunate dead. A husband's most earn- est protests and the fear of a blemish on a family name caused her to conceal her identity. She called at the rooms of the undertaker yesterday and saw the face of her sister for the last time. Election of Officers. The Georgetown Catholic Hibernian Benetictal Soctety elected the following officers for the ensuing year at their an- nual meeting ‘Tuesday evening last: Prest; dent, P. I. McDonald; first vice president, John H. Thompson; seeond vice president, Thomas Bateman; recording secretary, Miles McKenna; financial secretary, John McGown; treasurer, Daniel O'Connor; mar- shal, Jacob Custard. ——>—_—_ : To Inquire Into Their Sanity. The attorney for the District has request- ed en inquiry as to the sanity of John Goldsmith, Francis Mason and Daniel Hill, alleged lunatics. $, Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking pow. der. Highest of all in leavening strength.—Latest U. & Govern ment Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st. N. ¥. CITY ITEMS. The Voigt Mfg Jewelry Co. 713 7th st. n.w., Offer the following holiday bargains: Rhine Stone Earrings, solld gold, $1.50;Gold Scart Ping, $1.25; Gold Spectacles und Eye- glasses, $2.25; Gold Baby Rings, 50c.; Dia- Riond Tings, $5: Tea Seta, quad.plate,$12.50; Bight-day Clocks, $5 and up; Child's’ Mugs, $1; Opera Glasses, $2.25 and’ up; Gold-filled Watches, $10; Ladies’ Silver Watches,$4.50; ’ Silver Watches,$6.50;Silver Thimbles, 25e.; Alarm Clocks, ®§c.; and hundreds other articles. Goods reserved for Christ- mas by paying @ small deposit. Engraving free of charge. Don’t mistake the number, 713 7th st. For a Cough Try a Bottle of Our Rock and Rye. The best, 50c. bottle; Hol- land Gin (med. use), 50c. bot.; Port Wine, for invalids, very rich, 60c. qt. bot.; Sherry, dry, fine, 50c. .; Pure Rye Whisky, 5 ears cld, 70c. qt.; Process Flour, $1; Fresh (ad. Nuts, 2 Ibs., 2he.; Peanut Taffy, lic. lb.; June Peas, 1%.; 3 Tomatoes, 25c. P. R. WILSO;) $4 7th st. n.w. Attend the sale of Toys tonight at — stag’s auction, 5 Sit 9th st. nw. coat Bee J. W. Roteler & Son's advertisement. They are offering their WHOLE STOCK for 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR bo until furtner notice. Bete Cieenee “I Have Been Afflicted with an affec- tion of the throat from childhood, caused by diphtheria, and have used various reme- dies, but have never found anything equal to Brown’s Bronchial Troches.""—Rev. G. M. F. Hampton, Piketon, Ky. ROYAL HEADACHE POWDERS. 10c. Druggists. se8-tu&th,tf Res Star Express. Trunk delivered, = Phone, 445. + “Royal” Glues Everything. Drugs., 10c se27-tu.th&stt TB Ninety foun LL of us are desper- ately wicked — and -some of us more so— not necessary to men= tion names— you know who you are if we don’t—if it wasn’t for the few pleasures capable of being grasped occasion- ally, this world would in- deed be ‘‘a vale of tears” — but when you men can avail yourselves of a chance like this occasionally, pros= ERT / Tall- WET 906 F Street ? w. $15. 00. Tangy eT Fancy Shades ‘And Candles For The Drawing Room ‘And The Dining Room. We have all kinds—all_ shapes— all styles—all colors—of the very latest designs. F’cy Stiades, 50c to $10doz Reception Candles,35¢ Bx Oriental Candles, 3oc. Bx }D’w’g R’m Candles,socBx A (Extra ee Egyptian Candles, 40c. Bx [F'These goods are the very ‘“new- est things out.” Send in your order. G. G. Cornwell & Son, 1412=1414 Pa. Ave. ud ata Tn ga nt ota ace Tinian ET aa Beecham’s Pills are for biliousness, bilious head- ache, dyspepsia, heartburn, torpid Liver, dizziness, sick headache, bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue, loss of appetite, sallow skin, when caused by consti- pation; and constipation is the most frequent cause of all of them. Books free; pills 25c. At drug stores, or write B. F. Allen Co., 365 Canal St., New York. AMUSEMENTS. tadies OYSTER SUPPER ins ladies of the Westminster Presby' th, FRIDAY EVENING, December 7, in the lectare ‘soom, of of the churel, “on 7th st.” bet, D wicket “boe. 46-2t° LBAUGH'S GRAND OVERA HOUSE RD H. ALLEN, Manager. Brew — 8, Can ae at 2. $1.50, $1.00, 75c., 50c. and 2c. First fasta here oe the Young and Gifted English Actress, Miss Olga Nethersole. Romeo and Juliet. Eatthoay, The Transgressor. sat. matixerCamille. NEXT WEEK—HAGENBECK’S TRAINED ANI- MAL, AND ZOOLOGICAL, CIICUS. WON SALE. a6-24tf" GRAND ART LOAN EXHIBITION For the benefit of the Erstern Dispeusary butldt A. R. Hall, 1412 Pa. w ec. 10 {O'8, ios, from t2'm- to Lp. Lady’ patron Mes. ‘Walter Q, Gresham, Mrs, John G. Carlisle Mrs. Doniel S$, Lamont, Miss Herbei Wilson Bissell, Mrs. Hoke ‘Smith, Mrs. Iichurd Otney, Mrs. Jvstice Gray, Modemé Romero, Mra. John Sherman, Mrs. 'E. Greeley, Mrs, Anthony hw lock, Mrs, Judge Weldon, Aire’ Judge Hagner, The distingvished artists contributing their best works mie: Mr. F. J. Fisher, Mrs, F. J. Fisher, Mr. B.C. Messer, Mr. H. . Carl Wellar, Mr. A. G. Heaton, Mann, Mr. Wells THURSDAY, nny Burke,’ Miss Juliet ‘Thompson, Catherine Critcher, Miss Marietta, Miuutgerole, Mian Klin. ‘Stumm, dles Bertha Hanson, Miss Florence Safford, Miss Bertha Gillaume, Mr. Edward Siebert, Mr. Delancey Gill, Miss Anna H. Sta Mr, “H. J. Ellicott, Mr. Dunbar. Lunch ‘trom 12 to’2 p.m. Refreshments each evening. Music by Marine Band. Admission, 2 cents. Under the auspices of the lady managers. ial eae 80, 75e. and $1. Every Evening. Wed. and Sat. Matinees. Reserved Seats for Matinees 25 and 50c. THE lg Dockstader Minstrel Company. 40—ARTISTS—40 NEXT WEEK BARNABEE AND MacDONALD'S ROBIN HOOD OPER‘ COMPANY. Seats now on sale. No advance in prices. 46-tf N2W Nationa THEATER. Every Evening and Saturday Matinee, DELLA FOX Comic Opera Company —1n-——_ THE Little Trooper, wax | Gree ™™"* Shenandoah, 25 HORSES. 200 SOLDIERS, Seats now selling. a6-tt AMUSEMENTS. DANCING PUPILS DESIRED BY Lapy TEACH: ers; deme $1 an hour; 6 lessons, $5. porning cliss, Wednesdays, §2 per ite Sacaters § $1 per mo.; references. Riiaroa 4 5 aes THEATER. First-class Attractions at Popular Prices, 25 & Matinees every Tuesday, Thursday and, Satu: This Week ‘Ashoal mans Wn of Amer iea’s Favorite Artists, MR. JOS. J. | In an elaborate DOWLING| of the new American male And MISS MYRA Le HE LIFE DAVIS, GUARD. =~ sat Havias Lag dasser, SEE# the Sow a hn a deat Week—Walter Santford, Power of Gold. am KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. Reilly & Wood’s BIG SHOW, Presenting the Extiavagant Pet Burlesque, HADES-UP-TO-DATE, Introduets ye eee ertan’ Dai NEXT WEER The ‘Night Owl Bougainvillia Grubra, ~ The two finest specinens ever seea—now on exbibition in our window. See them, ‘They're beauties—purcbasable, too. A. Gude& Bro.,f2""™ 6-124 4 TEA AND BAZAAR” FOR THE BENEFIT OB ‘the “New Church” will be Temple THURSDAY | EVENIS 10. An excelient home-made lunch for Ws conta ili be. ceveodvat some place FRI- AY SATURDAY from 12 to 2 All io charge of the following 2 Mrs. R. idsen, Mrs. E. A. Mrs. John Joy si » Eliza Gardner, | Nacarty,, (Mrs, 3. H. Twitchell, Mrs. G3, Cooper, ‘Mra. HA Davis. a5-2e' EANJO—BANJO QUICKLY AND CORRECTLY taught 2 note or simplilied method, only, $7 pee on from 10. aan. tineit 9 puke, pereeD. DRABGER, 904 K st. u.w, DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE Kinetoscope. PRIZE. FIGHT, BLACKSMITHS, * Each. 527 15TH ST., CORCORAN BLDG. Open all day, until 11:30 p.m. Os-140 THE LADIES OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH invite you to a Christmas sale for the benefit of the Baptist Home, Friday evening, Dec. 7. Ree freshments. Admission free, Every one welcomes 16th and O sts. nw bat TRINITY, P PARISH HALL, Cor. dst. and Indiana ave. n.w., HOUSE ~ WARMING SVEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 44-30% Dee. 5, 6, 7, at 7:30 p.m. PROF. CALDWELL'S DANCING ACADEMY, 5TH and H n.w., Tue. and Fri. evenings. Private lese pone given ‘by appointment. Music furnished for Balls, parties, dee. Hendencd, J. ave. mW v- am ances St. Paul’s Church Fai PARISH HALL, 15TH AND V STREETS, DECEMBER 3 TO 15, 1894. Come out and see the new church. BANJO AND GUITAR Quickly and correctly taught, B. 1. HOWES, Studio, 1314% Ninth st. n. a-13t n28-2w® THE KINETOSCOPE! THD KINETOSCOPB! THE KINETOSCOPB! THE GRAPHOPHONE!E THE GRAPHOPHONB! THE GRAPHOPHONRE! ‘Two of the Most Marvelous, Mysterious, Mechanical Contrivances of the Century. Mirth and Music Makers—a Combination ‘That can be found ouly’at the COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH CO.q 919 Pennsylvania Avenue. Open Day and Night. 43-284 L0.0.F. ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, 7th st. 10.0.7. Columbia Lodge Fair. DECEMBER 4TH TO 15TH INCLUSIVE. Christmas articles sold at market rates. Darcing each evening. (a6) Admission, 10 centa, Metzerott Music Hall. Wed. Make Dec..12 | 322 6 EMINENT MUSICIANS. Sousa’s Concert Band. JOHN PHILIP SOUSA, Conductor, MME. GUTHRIE MOYER, Soprano. ,—-MATINEE—25c., 50c. and 75c. Prices gyexina—soc. Te. ani $1: Beats now on sale at Metzerott’s. w-7t* MBETZEROTT MUSIC HALL The “C. C.’? Course. MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10, The Celebrated Siberian r and lr. George ‘Kennan, great illustrated lecture, SSIAN POLITICAL EXILES." MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17, ‘The Eminent French Satirist and Author, ? Max O’Rell, ‘With bs, most brilliant Comedy Les ROYAL HIGHNESS, WOMANS? MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 7, ‘The Distinguished "Novelist, Gen. Lew Wallace, Writer, Author of ‘‘Ben-Hur,"’ “The Fair God,’ “Prince of selections will be E CHARIOT RACE.” TUESDAY EVENING, JANUAT Tir. Alexander Black, And his Sere Bes Pl “MISS JERRY, a URSDA’ N a, Will Carleton, ‘Will present bi sing lecture, SUCCESS.” Course tickets, with y: choice of reserved Positively no season tickets will be wold after 6 o'clock Saturday, Dec. 8. at 8 o'clock. 14TH +SBASON. Five Concerts, $1.00. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Sale of reserved season tickets will ‘positivel; close Saturday. ope that only single con Secure season tickets at once or you are likely to be disappointed. India,"’ will read bis own works. An mong the ‘The Greatest Novelty of the ig ‘The rene ‘Househol “THE CHAIN $2.50 Now on sale at Metzerott’ Kennan tickets on sale Monday meraing, pee 10, A Bischoff Course, DR. J. W. BISCHOFF, tickets can be had. CON REGATIONAL CHURCH, 10TH AND G STS. FIRST CONCERT, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, TICKETS AND DIAGRAM aT ELLIS' MUSIC STORE, n26-tf 987 PA. AVE. Literary and Musical PensoaraFreeKindergarten 7 street.) SER 18, AT 8:15 O'CLOCK, PESTRY GALLERY les M. Ffoulke, el ear Dupont Circle. Admission, $1.00. Tic kets’ for sale at the British Embacsy, =e N st. and in. ave, French Embassy, 1710 H st. Be me Geo lackaye Smith, 1325 16th st. it 806 Cont ai-10¢ Ovide Musin Concert Co. (OVIDE MUSIN, the Famous Violinist; ANNIE LOUISE MUSIN, the Well-known Soprano; BESSIE BONSALL Contralto; FRED. ELLIOTT, Tenor, and EDUARD SCHARF, Pianist) in a FRESH AND INTERESTING PROGRAM. METZEROIT MUSIO HALL, DECEMBER 18, Seats now on sale. Prices, 50c., T5e., $1. ai-11t Old Dominion Jockey Club RACES ON THE GROUNDS OF THE GRANGB CAMP ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA. FIVE RACES WILL BE RUN EACH DAY. FIRST RACB AT 2:80 P.M. Trains leave 6th street depot at 9:45 a.m., and 12:50, 1:40 and 8:20 p.m. Returning, leave the grounds at 5:10 and 5:40 p.m. Positively m0 improper characters will be ad mitted, ocld-tf = ADMISSION. 50 CENTS. SHELDON'S DANCING ACADEMY— TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY. Call or send for circular. 18-6m MR. ALLAN DE COU MUELLER'S ACADEMY for Dancing, * Temple, o¢ Delsarte and Deportment, Masonig “and F sts, n.w. Thoroughly ‘renorat rated. Circulars at the academy, 6-3m = AMUSEMENT HALLS. FOR RENT—BY THE DAY, NIGHT OR WEEK, Oda Fellows’ Hall, 7th st’ bet. 'D and E sis, mt Wi large staged hell and’ dress fom. cheap pply to WALTER A. = 1423 Pe. Sve.” Few open dates for LECTURES. XM, 0. A PROF. 3. L. BWELL, OF HOWARD: Untverstty will lecture on “THD BIBLE IN LIGHT OF RECENT DISCOVERIES,” in we Y, M. ©. A. parlors, 1409 ave, n.w., Fri fe x. evening, December 7, at 8 o'clock. Freo. Ladies and gentlemen invited. a EXCURSIONS, &o. WINTER TOURS TO THE WEST INDIES By the commodiour passenger steamers of the ATLAS LINE. Weekly from New York, carrying U. 8. mall. 8. & ADIRONDACKS: BAILS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, For Jamaica Direct. THE MOST PICTURESQUE AND HEALTH-GIVING WINTER RESOUT IN THE WORLD. SPECIAL TOURS To the West Indies aud Spanish main, costing about $. A DAY, fully described in our illustrated S pamphlet, mailed free. Address nol-th,: PIM, FORWOOD & KELLOOE, Agents, tu-<m TALLY ‘HO LINE DAILY, 10 AM. 2 P.M 1812 I n.w.—Arlington, Cabin J. Home. Tip, 800. Fridays and cial, Be., with music, STEAMER MACALESTER TO MOUNT VER) NOH, Tomb of Washington, Dafly (except Sundar), At 10 a.m., returning by 2:30 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 60 CENTS. Admission to grounds, 25 cents. Tickets, with Mount Vernon adiuission coupons for sale at wharf and at botels. ELEGANT CAPE ON STBAMER. Will also make river landings as far as Clymont, stopping for freight and passengers both wi For charters, &c., ‘od? at re ‘of Steayner Max alester. L. L. BLAKE, Copt, ELECTRIC RAIL ROUTE TO MOUNT VERNON, TRAINS EVERY OTHER HCUR. ‘The only route gtving an opportunity of se all fots for the tourist; lelays; no.smoke; nd ir Take traine Penna RM, station, 9:15. 11:69 1:40 p.m. Also Alexandria Ferry, foot of Tth Sen'b:20, 14:90 a.m., 1:30 pm. Pare, Washingtoo to Mt. Vernon and return, 50 cents. Sjecial ear Any hour as late as 2 8:20 p.m., on notice of 25 08 more, at_regulu 'D. W. HOLDEN, Shpt., Alexandria, Ono me PHILS GP ke tio at, 3080-18