Evening Star Newspaper, February 21, 1895, Page 12

12 ‘THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. ———=z az _——E>=—X—_————— LOCAL MENTION. | THE WEATHER. reeast THI S p.m. Friday. for the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair; cooler Friday; south- westerly winds becoming northwesterly. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 32; condi- tion, 36; receiving reservoir, temperature, 34; condition at north connection, con- dition at south connection, 36; distributing reservoir, temperature, 34; condition at in- fluent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. Tide Table. Today—High tide, 5:52 p.m.; low tide, 12:38 midnight. Tomorrow—High tide, 6:23 a.m. and 6:33 p.m.; low tid THE STUDIOS In Ameri System of Photography by electricit ented. We reserve the exclusive right for this city. To introduce this marvelous advance in Photography we will furnish on Washirg- ton’s birthday, February 22, our fine Cabinets at edinst’s Electric Studio, 1207 F st., night. LEADING are introducing the Clinedinst : pat- open ¢ ee An Opportunity—On Washington's birth- i of Rice's New Photos, YOUR ROOMS D PAPERING? We do ‘em, in combinations, only_$2 up. F. G. Nolte, S10 9th st. (formerly 907 11th). Fussell’s Ice —, New York ave. es Mr. Prince desires to inform his patrons and the public that his studio will be open February 22 during the usual hours. PRINCE, Fotografer, Pa, ave. and 11th st. crry AND DISTRICT. seas AMUSE: ENTS TONIGHT. Grand Opera House.--Abbey, Schoeffel and Grau Italian Opera Company, in “Lohengri New Nationa] Theater.—Mr. John Drew in “Butterfties Academy of M Lecture by Mr. John he Passion Play of Ober- L. Stoddard on ammergau.” Butler's Bijou Theater.—Hoyt's “. of Keys.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The York Vaudeville Stars. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.-Exhibi- tion of the Kineto-Graphophone. New Masonic Temple, corner of Pennsy vania avenue and 4th street southeast. Masonic fair and baz: under the au- spices of Naval Lodge, 4 va 1 Rifles’ Armory.—Second Annual harity Ball and Reception of the Ladies’ Southern Relief Society. ‘A Bunch New No. Catholic University of America.—Lecture by Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, on “George Washin at 4: m. ; Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th between D qnd eets northw nd Ball of the an Volunteer Firemen’s Associa : Masonic Temple, 9th and F streets north- Jusical and Dramatic Entertain- ——— A Limited Edition. No copies of The Star's Almanac and Handbook obtainable after the present edition ts exhausted. Copies on sale at The Star office, all news stands, or sent by mail. _ Looking for a Thief. Lieut. Smith of the Alexandria police force was here this morning looking for the person who robbed Capt. ‘Thomas Travis of two gold watches and $16 in money yesterday afternoon. The robbery took place about 5 o'clock in the aiter- noon during the absence of the family from the house, and the alleged thief, it is thought, came here on a late train. - > The Naval Lodge. Naval Lodge fair was visited last night by the First Battalion, Knights Militant, I. O. O. F., in a body, Maj. W. T. Galliher commanding, with Capts. C. H. Campbell, ‘Tanzer and J. A. Shackelford at A, B and C, re- received with a short athivess of welcome, which was hap- responded to Maj. W. T. Galliher. Naval R. A. Chapter, No. 6, snt, and was formally re- orge ‘Thom acknowl- on behalf of the nee and enthusiasm as yet show no signs of abatement. _ Charges Desertion. Stating that they were married here Sep- spectively tember 17, ISS, a petition for divorce has been filed by Belle 3 y against How- ard W. Topham on the ground that the - ted his wite July 15, 1s Topham also asks for alimony and fy of their only child. An Assignment. assignment for the b fit of their has been filed by Thomas H. and John M. Hood, furniture T. Johnson. The liabilities and the assets at An creditors Mitcheimore to Wm. Made Defendants. of al seizure of Ransdeil and alleged ille 1M. Be goods, ex sause an eph Weiler have been made the defen- dants in a suit, filed by Samuel Steiner, who claims $04 damagi asada National graphic Soctety. At the meeting of the National Geo- phic Society, which will be held at the Ccsmos Club tomorrow evening, Mr. J. Stanley Brown will lecture upon the “Prac: ults of Bering Sea Arbitration will be by membership card At All News Stands. Tne Evening Star's Almanac and Hand- book is on sale at all news stands. 25c. —————— $1.25 excursion tickets to Baltimore Fri- day, the instant, via Pennsylvania railroad.—Advt. tae meeting of the board of directors of the Great Falls Ice Company, held on the goth day of Febri the following Tesolution was adopted and directed to be spread upon the minutes of the At he directors of the Great Falis Ie Yompany are deeply sensible of the loss Which the company has ained by the death of their late colleague, Sebastian Aman. The samo sterling qualities of brain and heart which made Mr. Aman cuous among his fellow-citizens for ty, thrift and financial success, Yin a marked degree to the v of the company during the period that s served upon the board of directors. vigilant to promote its prosperity and tigable in the pursuit of all just ans for the accomplishment of that end, Aman has resigned his trust with the pplause of his tuents, the sharehok ers of the com and the love and e tee his colle upon the board of my, resolved, therefore, That in token directors will att diy, and, furth: ted to furnis w of the ¢ used.” ily fine celle will be sold at at W am. On £ sale.—Advt. exhibition up to > rsion ivic sylvania The 1 1 round Fe Pebrennry ud will s¢ nd return open GEN. GIBBON’S INDIAN TALK He Relates Some Interesting Experiences on the Plains. Recollections of the Seminole War— The Indian Bureau Criticised—The Language of Signs. Brigadier General Gibbon entertained an audience in the lecture hall of All Souls’ Church last night with some reminiscences of his services among the Indians. Gen. Gibbon’s experience with the Indians com- menced in the Seminole war, as far back as 1849. He said the Seminoles were un- doubtedly an offshoot of the Creek race of Indians, the word Seminole meaning in the Creek language a runaway. It is probable, therefore, that the Seminoles left the Creek country in Georgia and went to Florida, where they shared the country with the alligator, the buckfly and the mosquito. They became amphibious in their habits, traveling around In canoes. The Seminoles retain many words of the Creek language. Their name for the month of September was a word Signifying the time of the little chestnut, and October the time of the big chestnut. As an instance of the habit of Indians retaining legends and superstitions in their tribes for generations, Gen. Gibbon related an occurrence which happened during the ; Yellowstone campaign. Being on the north side of the Yellowstone river with his com- -mand and Gen. Terry on the south of the river, Gen. Gibbon desired to communicate with a body of cavalry which appeared on the opposite bank. The waters of the Yel- lowstone rushed between the two forces in an ice cold flood. Gen. Gibbon called upon the Crow scouts for volunteers to swim the river, and two Indians responded. They first anointed their bodies with a yellow pigment, and explained that it was not for the purpose of protecting them- selves from the icy waters of the river, but as a_ protection against alligators. These reptiles are not found in the waters of the Yellowstone, but, as it was a legend in the Crow tribe, datimg back to their residency in some southern climate, the practice was still maintained by the In- dians, who did not propose to take any chances with alligators. ‘The Indian Sign Langunge. East of the Rocky mountains the differ- ent tribes of the Indians communicate with each other and with white men by means of sign language, while west of the Rocky mountains a jargon called Chinook is used. Gen. Gibbon’ said it remarkable how much can be told by means of sign lan- ge between people accustomed to its As an instance of this he related a circumstance of the Seminole war. Hos- tilities appearing to be imminent between the whites and the Seminoles, under Billy Bowlegs, their chief, it was desired to com- municate with the Indians to ascertain If it was really their purpose to go to war. It was very difficult to get at the Semi- noles, however, and no method seemed open until one day a man came in from his cabin down the coast and stated that he had left there on account of his supposed danger from Indians. He had found upon his cabin door a small white flag made of heron’s wings attached to a stick. On the end of the stick were a twist of tobacco and a small string of beads. He said some Indians had scrawled upon his door with the end of a burnt stick some signs. There were three stars in a line, then a full,round circle, and then four more stars. ‘These signs were interpreted to mean that Billy Bowlegs desired to have a peaceful smoke and talk with the white men, that his mes- senger had been at the cabin three days before the time of the full moon, and that he would come again four days after the full moon to receive the answer of the white man. The Indians’ message was an- swered by the presence of the white men four days after tne full moon, and sure enough Billy Bowlegs was on hand, a con- ference was had, and it was shown that the Indians did not desire to engage in a general war, but that the outrages of which the whites complained had been committed by a few unreliable bad Indians. Criticising the Indian Bureau. Gen. Gibbon satd the Indian is usually driven into seceding from his reservation by starvation or by the harsh treatment of the white man. He said that the Indian bureau, in {ts handling of Indian questions, will almost invariably do the wrong thing. If there is a right way and a wrong way ef settling a question e ence has proven that in a majority of cases the Indian bu- reau will adopt the wrong way. He said this is necessarily the case, because the commissioner of Indian affairs is usually srant of Indian matters, and he relies upon the advice of civilian agents, who are in a majority of cases as ignorant as he is. Gen. Gibbon does not indorse the idea that the only good Indian is a dead Indian. On the contrary, the Indian has ny qualities which make him a giant beside which the white man ts a pis If an Indian is bad, it is because the w man has made him so. Gen, Gibbon closed his lecture with a sketeh of a thrilling incident of the Nez Perce campaign, where, for the first time, he met the celebrated chief Joseph. Seige At All News Stands. If not convenient to call at the office you can obtain a copy of The Star's Almanac and Handbook of any news stand. 25c. Jery, United Or- at its last meeting received two applications for membership. Under the good of the order, brief remarks were made by F. A. Stier and Dr. B. W. Summy_on the fraternal feature of the order. Noble Commander M. F. Hold: man appointed J. H. A. Fowler, M. L. Ven- able, C. G. Harrison, Miss Clara E. Lewis and Miss Otelia L. nk a committee to make arrangements for the fifth anniver- sary of the commandery, on the 3d of April The recent additions to the mem- ip of this commandery have made its one hundred. The book re- utional, Potomac and Mt. Ver- ll take place on the Commandery next. t number © ception of 3 non commanderies v National Ist of March at Hall. Cammack At last night's regular meeting of Cam- mack Tent of Rechabites, Chief Ruler Goff ling, reports were received from spe- cial committees on finance and entertain- ment, and the following standing commit- tees appointed: Shutterly; care of the sick, Bowden, Ma- Sliutterly and W. B. Marche; vi ey, W. Jett and Allen. “Past Ruler-eleet Boyd was installed by Marche, special deputy grand ruler. open meeting and social aced in the hanas on February ‘The at- of the members for distribution. tendance at last night’s tent meeting was the largest since the tent’s removal to Capitol Hill. Wit was free and generous. Messrs. Marche and Boyd gave each a Sturdy speech on coming days. ae ‘Yhe Water Running. ‘A representative of the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company was in the Po- lice Court yesterday on a charge of wast- ing Potomac water. Water Inspector Fitz- hvgh complained against him because he found the trough in the stable filled with water and the spigot open. The company pays a tax of $50 tor the privilege of using an extra amount of water, and there are rses in the stable to be watered. lizing what trouble might be exper- ed in watering so many horses should pipe freeze, the company’s employes thought best to let the water run. This was during the cold weather last week, and > Kimball did not impose a fine in the ose In a Sad Condition. Gordon, a young colored man m East Washington, was found Tuesday evening near 17th and C streets in a sad condition. He is from Mississippi, so he and has friends in Baltimore. J Kimball released him e he sald he was going to Baltimore, bu . whose mind is perhaps noe entirely s has wand:red about in the snow and slush without proper food or shelter nd his hands and feet ten. The police sent him to the Asylum Hospital. — Itimore and return by the B. for all trains on Friday, Febo- and valid for return until Satur- day, 23d, inclusive.—Advt. a church in ar Finance, Boyd, Allen and } AMUSEMENTS. The Opera.—Tonight the season of Italian opera will open at the Grand Opera House with Wagner's “Lohengrin.” Messrs. Ab- bey, Schoeffel and Grau have brought on their entire company, which has becn so successful at the New York Metropolitan Opera House, and the operas will be put upon the stage here with all the complete- ness of cast, chorus, ballet, scenery, cos- tumes, appointments and orchestra as was done in New York. “Lohengrin” tonight will present Mme. Nordica, Mme. Mantelli, Sig. Ancona, M. Plancon, Sig. Abramoff and M. Jean de Reszke. Sig. Mancinelll will conduct the orchestra. This opera is highly popular here and the box sheet in- dicates that the entire house will be filled. It is safe to say that those who attend will hear this work given in a more elab- orate manner than it has ever been pre- sented in this city. Mme. Nordica has won great reputation in the part of Elsa, and Jean de Reszke will bring to that of Lohengrin all the resources of his remark- able voice, his splendid stage presence and his spirited acting. The Stoddard Lectures.—Tonight and for the remainder of the week, including the Saturday matinee, Mr. John L. Stoddard will deliver his remarkable lecture on the Passion Play at. Oberammergau, at the Academy of Music. Of all Mr. Stoddard’s lectures this is probably the most widely known and admired. He treats the subject as the result of his impressions of the great performance, which he witnessed when it was last given, and his graphic description of the scene, the actors, the movement of the play and the audience, is one of his most eloquent efforts, and his illustrations are among the most interesting and mag- nificent of his entire collection. “Cinderella.""--The performance of “Cin- derella” by the children under the direc- tion of Prof. Geo. T. Shetdon at the Grand Opera House last night was even better than at the matinee, and the large audi- ence gave many manifestations of approv- al. In the afternoon the house was largely oceupied by children and they were de- lighted by the scenery, the costumes, the ponies and chariot, the dances and the marches. Cinderella was impersonated by Edna Hurst, while Alice Norris and Laura upp were her sisters. Ralph Lee Galt was the Pedro; Annie Evans, the Fairy Queen; Prof. Sheldon, the Baron; Nellie Hunt, the Prince; Charles Behrend, the Valet, and Ethel Tucker, the Tutor; Mark Lansburgh and Johnnie Campbell were the coachmen, and Jcseph Ireland and Fuge: Walter, the footmen. Others in the ¢ were: Harry Luckett, Bessie Lansburg Mark Lansburgh, Marie Parks, Eugene Walter, Emily Webster, L. Stanford Hen- dricks, Elsie Worth, Joseph Ireland, Alma Klopfer, Harry ‘Tretler, Fanny Edwards, mnie’ Hurst, Tillie Schneider, Walter Riots Laura Bell Farr, Arthur Benzler, Ida Tretler, Gertie Peach, Mae Klopfer, Louise Klotz, Sarah Richardson, Nellie Campbell, Aida Sea!, Arthur Klotz, Leona Dietz, Nina Fechner, Ethel Johnson, Lil- lian Miller, Hallie Oliver, Harry Klotz, Maud Roberts, Ella Smith, Ruth Mankin, Alma Bosse, Maud Fowler, Emma Brak- hagen and Lillie Alexander. The dancing in the ball room scene included a court minuet by all the guests: La Gitana, by Gertie Peach; pas de zampa, by Marie Parks, Mark Larsburgh, Emily Webster and Eugene Walter; danse de jupe, by Lillian Miller, Nellie Campbell, Bessie Lansburgh, Alice Norris, Sarah Richard- son and Ethel Johnson; with solo dances by Edna Hurst, Annie Evans, Nellie Camp- bell, Nellie Hunt, Sarah Richardson, Alice Norris, Edna Danforth and Mae Klopfer. The grand march at the close showed the children to excellent advantage and made a very pleasing effect. “The Black Crook."—Engene Tompkins’ grand ballet spectacle of the “Black Crook” comes to the Grand Opera House for a week's stay, commencing next Monday night. This grand old legendary remance will be given here with all the attention to detail that has characterized all of Mr. ‘Tompkins’ productions in the past. Every- thing of prominence that was given in t season's presentation of this spectacle has been retained, and many new spectal tures have been added. The latest European sensation, the Athos family of who do some startling work in are said to surpass the famous Shaffers. Mardo, the marvel, is a wonder- ful juggier. Other features are: The ballet of popular airs, the musical dolls, the Bow- y two-step, the cigarette dance and the ‘ommy Atkins bal ‘The scenery is all new, the most prominent of which is the “Heart of the Brocken,” the incantation, the electric staircase, with its thousands of acrobat: their line, electric lights, the rrotto of the fairy and magnificent transformation The march of silver army down the electric makes. pectacular effects The sale of seats one of the most dazzling ever seen on any stage. opens today. Immaculate Conception Choir Concer The concert by the choir of Immaculste Conception Church at the Immaculate Conception Hall, lust night a great y, and certainly musical- “Standing room was hardly to be ob- ned after the first two numbers, so gr ‘That it was ‘appre: ted by the frequent en- Some of the members of the Georgetown Orchestra present first number on the program, Hi: “Menuet” and Depret’s “Air de The orchestra was composed entirely of strings, and rendered all their numbers in a spirited. intelligent manner, under the direction of Mr. Herman Rakemanw. The choir then gave a brilliant rendition of “The Vikings,” by Faning, singing with precision of attack and a great deal of power. The choir is’ well balanced, and shows the result of careful and intelligent direction. At the close of the number James A. Forsyth, in behalf of the choir, presented Mrs. Clara Baker Smith, th efficient director, with a gold-tipped baton, after which Messrs. Souder and Donnelly sang a duet. The next number was a piano solo by Mr. Mayo, who gave a waltz tive was demonstr cores demanded. e by Liebling. He played with his customary fine technique and power of expression, and he was the so great was the applause that obliged to respond to an encore, giving “Colombine Menuet.” Mrs. Ralph P. E nard’s fine mezzo-soprano voice was heard to good effect in the “Witches’ May Song,” and she was followed by Mr. Rakemann with a violin solo. Mr. Rakemann is tco well known to music lovers of Washii to need any commendation here, but he never played with better effect. He was obliged to respond to an encore, giving a beautiful little melody, which he played exquisitely. ‘The orchestra then gave two more num- bers, the ““Traumerie,” by Schmelz, and the Passe Pied,” by Gillet. In, the latter Mr. Crandall played the solo ‘part very ac- ceptably. Mr. R. Clinton Ballinger then recited and was also obliged to respond to an encore, after which the female choir “Home, Sweet Home,” in excellent , giving as an encore “Way Down in Dixie.” Mr. Herndon Morsell sang in e: cellent voice Denza’s “Star of My Heart,” and as an encore, Webber's “Your Pres- ence.” Miss Mae Whitesell sang the waltz song, “When Spring May Come,” and gave as an encore ‘omise Me.” ' The torea- dor's song from “Carmen” was sung in a spirited manner by Mr. J. J. Fisher, who also gave the anvil song from “Robin Hood.” The choir then closed the program with Gounod’s “The Revellers.” Seesoesenseceert peeeteteteeetet eeateaseesengeagenonsoeteeseetentententensoesentontontoatedsessee gente Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking pow- fer. Highest of all in leavening strength.—Latest U. 8. Govern- ment report ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N. Y¥. So ‘ esSeogengeegontongess Seaseetenteateatectecgecgecgecqecteateatentententegeet THE LATE HARRY OSGOOD. Funeral Services This Afternoon—In- terment at Lockport, N. Y. The remains of Harry G. Osgood, late chief clerk to the fourth assistant post- master general, will: leave Washington for his late home at Lockport, N. ¥., this even- ing, in charge of Ghiéf Post Office Inspector M. D. Wheeler, pasts district deputy grand master, F. A: A..M., of the state of New York, and Post iOffice Inspector James Wardell, a local Masén of high degree. The services at the home, No.153 F street north- east, will be con@ueted according to the Masonic ritual byyCol. Frank H. Thomas, chief clerk of thevPost Office Department. At Lockport the body will be met by rep- resentatives of the dead man's lodge, Red Jacket, and the funeral at that point will be in charge of Jahn Hodge, grand master of the state of New York. A large number of the clerks and officials of the depart- ment will be present at the house this afternoon. Fourth ‘Assistant Postmaster General Maxwell called on Mrs. Osgood last evening, as did Postmaster General Bissell. Both these officials were deeply affected by the sudden death of Mr. Osgood. —_.__ Chapin Auxiliary, W. C. T. U. At a meeting of Chapin Auxiliary of the W. C. T. U., held yesterday, a statement by Mrs. Griffin to the effect that she thinks because of the kindly way President Cleve- land received the committee who presented the polyglot petition that he is a better and a purer man than he used to be was received with applause. The feature of the meeting was an address by Mrs. S. E. Bat- ley of Arlington, Va., who spoke of the gambling and saloons of Jackson City, and who claimed that in Alexandria county the man is elected to public office who dis- penses the most whisky. ken to Baltimore. Detective Barringer of Baltimore came over here yesterday with a requisition for Lucius Kearney, alias Louis Brady, who is wanted in that city on a charge of pass- ing forged checks. The prisoner, who says he is from Sykesville, Md., was found in the workhouse, where he had been sent for attempting to pass a forged check here. Detectives Carter and Gallaher managed to get the prisoner released from the work- house without any difficulty, and he went with the officer to Baltimore for trial. pea ae Don’t Fail to Get a Copy. You can obtain The Evening Star's Alma- rac and Handbook at any news stand, or at The Star office. Mailed upon request. 25c. —— $1.25 Holiday Excursion to | $1.25 Raltimore via B. and 0. R. Re Friday, February 22, valid for return passage ‘until Saturday inclusive. Express trains leave B. and O. depot, Washington, for Baltimore, at 4:20, 7:10, 7:30, 8: 10:00 a.m. :00 noon, 5:05, 5:30, 6:20, 82 Sedebetetectecetetes Seeereereerern seseeseetease cf ‘After Diphtheria ~ The patient is left with a weakened sys- % tem, reduced in flesh, lacking vitality, tn ¢ danger of a relapse. A th-giving, strength-building tonic is absolutely ueces sary. 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We prefer to stand upon the solid rock of one honest price—“all the time''—and that the lowest. There's no decep- tion to it—it's lke buying 25 pen- nies for a quarter. Special shoes to order, $5 to $10—fit guaranteed. An honest, _ well-made, _true-comfort shoe for $3.50. . Ww: “Shoewaker for Tender Feet, 929 F Street. fe19-361 “Montebello”” Champagne neiety Wine of France, the home At all the farge Ban- quets and es given in honor of the Russian fleet “MM EBELLO" was used in pret nee to all or Made at the “Mentebellt the former home of the Dukes of Orleans, We are sule we eeee ee ee ee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. Business Transacted at the es of the Committee of Arrangements. There was a meeting yesterday afternoon at the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. of the lo- cal committee having in charge the ar- rangements for the fifteenth international Christian Endeavor convention, to be held here next year. Chairman W. H. H. Smith presided and much routine business was transacted. Some fifty or more of the con- vention bonds were signed, and the follow- ing appointed upon the auxiliary finance committee: Independent Methodist, George F. Bate- man; Mount Tabor M. P., William Conlin; First Congregational Junior, Miss Lizzie Caywood; Central Methcdist Protestant, William H. Martin, jr.; St. Paul’s English Lutheran Junior, L. Russell Alden; First M. P., Miss Geneva Thompson; North Pres- byterian, Dr. M. C. Bennett; North Presby- terian Junior, Mrs. W. D. West; Gunton Temple Memorial, Mr. Vernon Hodges; Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian Junior, Mrs, Genevieve Conwell; Vermont Avenue Christian, Raymond L. Burke; Ver- mont Avenue Christian Junior, Miss Emma Folks; Mount Jezreel Baptist, Steven Y. Minor; Zion Baptist Junior, Alexander Howard; Kendall Baptist, Charles H. Ba- ker; Independent Methodist Junior, Miss Mattie B. Allen; Galbraith A. M. E., W. M. McClarren. From the committee on finances Chair- man Robison reported that the subscrip- tion$ were coming in at a most encourag- ing rate, and he felt that there was no doubt of a receipt of the funds necessary to cover the expenses of the coming con- vention, Before the committee adjourned it was stated that there would be a meeting next Monday evening of the auxiliary finance committee for the purpose of receiving re- ports of the amounts subscribed by mem- bers of the various societies. plone tease Annual Reception. The annual reception of the Young Men's Catholic Club of Gonzaga College, which took place at the National Rifles’ Armory Tuesday night, was a pleasant success. The hall was comfortably filled, ard pretty girls with becoming dresses were abundant. The program comprised twenty well-chosen numbers. Mr. Thos. P. Kennelly was ideal master of ceremottics, and was de- cidedly the most popular man at the ball. He was ably assisted by Messrs. M. A. Keane and M. F. Guiney. —— Gen. Bussey Improving. The condition of Gen, Cyrus Bussey, who was knocked down and badly cut and bruised by a runaway horse on the 11th in- stant, has improved to a great extent. OUR FRIENDS IN THE GOVT DEPTS. Inasmuch as the work rooms are Blted with work, a tailors will be necessarily on and in vie 1 all “of our duty of a few r ques our establishme De Il Tatra ae shia Be Open All Day Tismnankews\= co 's Birthday that all your: tunity to pure SIC) & $2 Fine All-wool Trouserings = ‘Tnis 1s the $5,000 lot secured by America, and were trade. fall's SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Increase in the Death Rate Due to the Cold. There was a slight increase in the death rate during last week, as shown by the re- ports received at the health department. From 17.7 it raised to 19.9. That this was due to the intensely cold weather, which averaged three degrees below the freezing point, is evident from the large increase in the number of fatal cases from pneumonia and congestion of the lungs. The mortality from these amounted to 27 as against 1! for the previous week. There was no case of death from typhoid fever nor any of the malarial fevers, and but one death from diphtheria occurred. No new cases of smallpox have be reported and those who have been urder treatment for this malady are all doirg well. The city 1s comparatively free from other dangerous contagious diseases. The total deaths were 113, G1 white and 58 colored. Violence, ex- cept suicide, was responsible for 7 deaths. There were 143 births and 28 marriages. Pennsylvania railroad wiil sell $1.25 ex- cursion tickets to Baltimore tomorrow, the 2d instant. Good returning until February inclusive.—Advt. Feccham’s Pills are for biliousness, bilious head= ache, dyspepsia, heartburn, torpid liver, dizziness, sick headache, bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue, loss of appetite, sallow skin, etc., whtn caused by constipa- tion; and Eonetipation’ is the most frequent cause of all of them. Go by the ere Pills 1ec. and 25c. a box. Book free at your druggist’s or write B. F. Allen Co., 365 Canal St., New York. ANNUAL SALES MORE THAN 6.000.000 BOXES. DENTAL ASS’N, 7TM AND D N.W. Gestoateadehontestontertentonteeostoetonteterteetestente fostestontesteontente ¢ cor. Dentistry hes heen revolutionized by the % Association A corps of expert 0 ch working at th ng he ean appliance to save time 2nd pain; rge business at a stall profit—this ex Seateateatec$ oe POSS pi Painless ext goid crowns, $7.50; Consultation costs nothing. “CIT vaya EMS. “Royal Glue” Mends Everything, 10c. jal2-eotf ore Thront should Cor A Cough |, or not be neglecied. Brown's Bronchial Troches ate an effective remed —- Studio will be open on Friday (the The demand for our $2 Mantellos co: ues. BISHOP, 905 Pa. ave. fer AMU:! ae TS. FOR SALE—OPER! y ME" of orches' 224). in- a vhis exhibit, of 22 origi ", at the FORS gee Are ou! e& Bro. nd n floral dec: niques we oa ae striking and —— GRAND Opera Seats ron SALE. i For all yerfermances, im all pau house, a few is left at es ie ENTE ations of f21-12a a Bt fr mn $3 up. Pa. ave. COND ANNU: Charity Ball and Recept'o2 OF THE Ladies’ Souther: n Relief THURSDAY F ARY 21, 1895, NATIONAL RIFLE For the benefit of widows confederate soldie A Mrs, Ca Miss Herbert, ARMOR and orpha . Hunton, Vs . Gibson, Md . Hearst, . Pugh, . Catching . Jones, Stone, . VE Mrs. Jon n Lee Carroll, Bat hos. Nelson Page, Bl zi Robinson, Marsha . Butler, MeDonald, ts, $1.00. To be had c Store, 15th and atve.; Drew's Drag i, and Conn. ave.; No. t the hall door and of members of the dof con- which will Supper, 50 cenis, 120 federate veterans. be served from S$ to 2 o'clock. £e20-3t fa pair or two. Fit or No Sale G. Wartield|: Simpson, “Expert” on Trousers. 5 Cor. 12th & F Sts. *% 9% We've taken a uniform 40 PER EB ¢ °° CENT OFF all our Rugs—for a brief Eee period. ‘The finest productions of g °° °° oriental art are offered at prices 2+ that don't nearly compensate for | 2 °° their making. All sizes—all kinds, = See see Our exhinit of Rugs and Hangings § * ¢ © © stands unparalleled in Washington. £ = H. I. ss eaaaeaaaae 0. Yourself of which you n We can treat y foot trouble y siufer. Consnit. us. ‘our fect—cure them without any "painful operatic Corns and -bunions | removed jp: ei Both feet treated, 1115 PA. AVE Tod SS & SON, g'to 1. PROF. J. J. Hours, 8 to COMEDY, "ENGAGED, WILLARD HAL 1805, at 8 p.m., GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, the Board of Lady Managers. nd dancing. NATIONAL THE Every Evening and Saturday Matinee, De The Butterfies. tinee pie 's Birthday. private d for bails, ‘40, cor. N.J. uy. & C ne LLER'S ACADEMY FOR ortment, Masonic Tem- oroughly renovated ant 483m N DE COU MUI Delsarte. and J Piiecorated. circulars at |Pree Exhibit of Grutzner’s Collection © ¢ —of Photozraphs his originals. * ¢ 20 great forte is in : se oe ructlve and interesting babd ee wine and beer cellars in 28 2° mon Here is one abd oe oe oe nee 33 talre with # basket of wine, ings = © all the bottles. His face is se © partner fs half way down ad o 8 ts ded whether to 2 allot hi re decp in tl se ** that the you study them *¢ the more and interest Soa ‘Trilby | is Coming! “"Veerhofi’s Galleries, 1217 F Street. fe20-28d | zs = — eegetedoenegetntedecnetnteteteteceetetetedesietetete: AMUSEMENTS. CADEMY OF MUSIC. PONIGHT. A Last “titer Neng 7?MCH™ 1 S Of the aca STODDARD And the MOST TREMENDOUS ATTRACTION er offered. TONIGHT AT § AND EVERY EVEN! Passion PI ay. No theater was ever ts ire seats early. large enou GRAND OPERA HOUSE Edward i. Allen, Mgr. FOUR F OF GRAND OPERA BY THE ROPOLITAN OPERA CO. f Messrs. Abbey, LOHENGRIN. _F: turday Matinee, FAUST. NON. THE BLACK CROOK. > RAND OPERA HOUSE, Edward H. Allen, Mgr. ONE WEEK, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25. EUGENE TOMPKINS’ BALLET SPECTACLE, BLACK CROOK. 200-PEOPLE—200 Grand Ballets—Specialties—Singing—Dancing. "ats now on sale. Pri Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pa. Ave. fe: Sd3im KES ANS LYCE A SUPREME cant New York § Cars, mn of American and td yean Artists, ns and Helene Mora. Introducing an Next Week—Hyde's Comedis fis-t iFATER. SOUVENTIC XV Tues.. Thi HOYT'S THIS WEEK, A Bunch “of Keys. a hee fl MASONI con. N EW M February 11 to (free for child: Masonic Fair and paca ar, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF Naval Lodge, No. 4. Entertainment each evening and at matinees. Dancin; 10 p.m. Matinee 2pm. Single admission, 10c. Corner 17th and “F sts. Japanese Tea nw., . For nefit of the EGION OF LOYAL WOMEN. z 2. MISS ‘EN BY ACADEMY. PROF. SHELDON'S DANCING 25 per cent discount fal-tt For the balance of the season. ~ EXCURSIONS, &e. WINTER TOURS To THE WEST INDIES By the commodious passenger steamers of the ATLAS LINE. Weefly from New York, carrying U. S. mail, 8. 8. ADIRONDACK SAILS SATURDAY, MARCH 8, For Jamaica Direct. THE MOST PICTU {UE AND HEALTIL-GIVING WINTER RESORT IN THE WORLD. SPECIAL TOURS. To the West Indics and Spanish main, costing about $5 A DAY, fully des ribed in our ‘Dustrated 5S pamphlet, mailed free, Address Bol-th, PIM, FURWOUD & KELLOCK, Agents, ad State st., New York. — Facial BI emishes, Superfluous Hair, Pimples: Moles, All Skin Diseases Removed. Dr. Hepburn, Dermatologist, Mertz BYdg, Cor. uth and F Sts. CHARGES MODERATE. CONSULTATION FREE. fez-eotf The Bachelors Are in Love With our way of menting. WING THA’ Mail DING Cv. promptly Hoom 4, Midis FL 4