Evening Star Newspaper, September 28, 1895, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1895-TWENTY PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Grand Opera House. -iMr. and Mrs. Sid- ney Drew, in “The Bachelor's Baby.’ New National Theater.—Daniel Froh- man’s New York Lyceum Theater Com- pany, in “The Charity Ball.” Academy of Music.—“Shaft No. 2.” Bijou Theater.—The Struggle of Life.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—John F. Field’s Drawing Cards. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Kineto-Graphophone. ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hali at il a.m. and mm. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fertress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Chapel Point at 045 a.m. Steamer Potcmac for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 2.m. sf 1312 I street northwest.—Taily-ho coach for Uncle Sam bridge at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Coaches leave the Arlington Hotel for Overlook Inn at 6 m. 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SHEDD & BKO., 432 9th st. n. w. GENTS: SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT A Story of Mystery. Do you know what a “Story of Mystery” is? It is a continued story of which all but the last chapter is printed, and then guesses are made as to the solution, then the final installment Is printed. Early in October 4 most interesting mystery story, “When the War Was Over,” Will be started in The Star, and five hundred dollars will be given for the first absolutely correct solution. In case no guess is abso- lutely correct the emount will be divided among those nearest to a correct solution. The guesses will be confined to women read- ers. Fuller particulars later. oe Written in German. The will of the late’ Mary Casper, dated June 15, 1893, and @ translation of it, the instrument being written in German, was filed yesterday. It is in the form of a letter to Mr. J. P. Ardeeser, explaining: “I wish to frform you how you might divide the little money I have if anything should happen to me.” She authorizes him to dtaw her money from the German-American Building Association and divide it as follows: Father Glaab, $25 for masses; Lizzie Casper, a sister-in-law, $600, to invest It for her chil- dren or give it to them at once; Rose Bortsh of Alexandria, Va., a sister, $6 Meinrad Casper, a brother, $400; Joseph Casper, a nephew, $150; Katharina Filli of Switzerland, a sister, $100; Maggie Bosen- burg, $25; Rosa B. Penn, $25; Mary A. Penn, $25, and to Ursula Casper of Switzerland, a sister, $50, if living; otherwise the amount is to Le given to the testatrix’s sister Rosa. ~~ Ah, But the Oyster! A day sike today brings him to the front ranks of all marine products, ragged, fat and saucy. Our stcamed, broiled and roast- ing facilities are superb. Hotel Johnson Cafe. Lifetime experience.—Advt. EES A Valuable Volume. Young law students and business men hail with delight the new book, Laws of Business, the concentrated result of thirty years’ experience cn the bench, and ten on the Supreme Bench of the District of Co- lumbia, of the venerable Judge Arthur Mac- Arthur. It is handsomely bound in sheep- skin, end may be obtained at Lowdermilk’s and at Sper cerian College. . — Architectural and Mechanical Draw- ing. The department of architectural and me- chanical drawing is now open at Spencer- jan College, and ambitious young women are vieing with young men in drawing beautiful designs and working plans for buildings. Night classes only. - oo Discontinuance of Parlor and Sleep- ing Cars to Summer Resorts on the B. and 0. Sunday, September the local sleeping ear line ty Deer Park and Oakland will be withdrawn from service, the last car leav- ing Washington September 25. On the same jor car line between Washing- Staunton will be discontinued, the aving Washington Saturday, Sep- : Thursday, October 3, the afton parlor car line will joned, the last car leaving Washington for Grafton Wednesday, Octo- Oa To ay, October 3, a through Pullman parlor car line to Pittsburg will be established on limited express leaving B. dvt. and O. station at 11:30 a.m. ight School. dergarten and school, at njoys and deserves liberal a Private tutoring and night school begin October 1.--Advt. Discontinuance of Suburban Excur- sion Tickets. The sale of summer excursion tickets, at of one fare for the round trip, from Kinderga hington to suburban points between Harper's Ferry, Charlestown, Annapolis Junction and intermediate stations, will be discontinued with the close of the present month.—Advt. ——.__- £xcursion to Luray Caverns. October 2, special train will 3. and O. R. R. station, 8:30 a.m. trip, including admission to the caves and seat on train, $3.50. Seats re without extra ccst, at ticket office, New York ave. and 15th st., and 619 Penna. ave.—Advt. —_—_—-. $1.25 To Beltimore and Return. 81.25 The Pennsylvania railroad wi urday, September 28, and Sun geod returning tember 30, excursion tickets to Baltimore at rate of § Advt. BORN AT THE ZOO A Quartet of Little Lions Arrived Last Wednesday. THE ENTIRE FAMILY 18 DOING WELL Other Youngsters That Have Come to Increase the Menagerie. A SUCCESSOR TO DIANA + Four fat, fluffy little Hons were received at the Zoo last Wednesday evening, and are now regularly established as mem- bers of the great happy family of beasts boarding with Uncle Sam. The youngsters did not come from any menagerie,but were presented to the Zoo by their fond mother, Rose. She is a generous creature, this fine big lioness, and this is the second time she has given birth to young while a com- fortable if not altogether willing inmate of such an institution as that on the banks of Rock creek. She is herself a child of captivity, having been born behind the bars in the Forepaugh menagerie about four years ago. Her first attempt at ma- ternity was successfully accomplished at Bridgeport, in the winter quarters of the circus, and her four interesting offspring were hardy and worthy descendants of the noble species to which Rose belongs. She was brought here in April, as a part of the consignment of creatures received: at that time from the great show, and was Doirg Nicely. then presented to her consort, Frank, a splendid beast about eight years of age. Having been born in captivity, too, he de- veloped a marked affection for Rose, and the pair were happy in their new com- panionship. The Father is Well. Though deprived of the society of his mate and his young sons and daughters— these are as yet vague and uncertain terms —Papa Lion is managing to pass his days in comfort and dignity. He occupies the cage just east of the large double apart- ment that was recently assigned to Rose in anticip.tion of the event of Wednesday night. One-half of this cage is boarded up tightly in front, so as to give the mother the seclusion and retirement from society that her new relations to the rest of ex- istence demand. The father has suddenly assumed a fine large air of importance and dignity, a sudden pluming of his prid2, as It were, ay he looks knowingly out of the corner of his eye at Supt. Blackburn, as that official passes by, and growls with quite the manner of one who says: “A little more consideration, if you Please, for the head of a family. A little more meat at dinner, too, if it is all the same to you, for I have an additional re- sponsibility to carry and I must be well consider2d.” Rose is Proud and Happy. Meanwhile Rose is very proud and fond of the youngsters, which lie cuddled to- wether in the bex cage, in the straw that hes been spread over the floor. They are about the size of half-grown cats, though much fatter and heavier, and they are out of all proportion to their enormous mother. When she takes one in her mouth to drag it cut of sight of a keeper, looking through the door of the boxed-in cage, which Is only opened occasionally, the idea of relation- ship between the enormous cat and the tiny bunch of fat and fur in her tender jaws seems absurd. It 1s almost as though a Newfoundland dog were to lift a small rat. The whelps are lively and hungry, and Rose is more or less constantly engaged in supplying them with refreshment from the copious source so generously provided by nature. They have good lungs, and at times can be heard arguing about matters of precedence at the maternal founts and other such items of infantile importance. Their cry is like that of a very small child with the snufiles, or a young puppy with its head in a bag and sand in its mouth. These comparisons may be surprising, but they are trustworthy. At a distance of a few feet the conversation of these four young felihes is really like nothing so much as the sound of a man shoveling oys- ter shells into a cart. No Names Chosen, There have been no steps taken as yet to- ward the christening of these little ones. Certain essential preliminaries have not yet been observed, and cannot be until Mr. Blackburn has had a better opportunity to interview the youngsters, and ascertain their natural preferences, free from inter- ruption or suggestion on the part-of Kose, who has the reputation of being an ex- tremely nervous and cranky young mother. But meanwhile a choice collection of pos- sible titles for the cubs is being made, un- der two general heads. One list contains such names as Nero, George, Napoleon, Co- lumbus, Corbett, Sandow, Alexander and Adam, and the other includes Gwendolyn, Gladys, Susan, Joan d’Arc, Molly Stark, Genevieve, Maggie Cline and Isabella. Oth- ers are being constantly suggested, but they are not available as yet, owing to the peculia@ disadvantages under which Mr. Blackburn and Dr. Baker are laboring, trials such as seldom confront godfathers in human society. Will Try to Raise the Whelps. It 1s the hope of these officials to raise the entire litter and to put the little family on a basis of profit to the Zoo. There are enough Hons there now, except, perhaps, in the feminine department, and if all the newcomers should turn out to be little boys they may, after kaving been brought to sufficient years and strength, be traded off Leo Pere. for som2 more desirable beasts, of which the Zoo is in need. It is no uncommon thing for young lions born in captivity to be reared to be strong, healthy members of the menagerie or zoological garden. The father of the present litter was born eight years or so ago in the Cincinnati Zoo, and was bought by the Barnum show to be a part of the great outfit taken to London a short time later. An uncle of the whelps—Rose’s brother—is in the Washington Zoo at pres- ent, an excellent beast, in splendid condi- tion. He occupies a cage between the two panthers and the young hippopotamus, Jennie, who, by the way, is still growing and as clever in the clog dance as ever. A Playful Youngster. But neither of these lions compares with the young one that is in the cage next on the west to that now occupied by Rose. This fellow is only two or three years old and is not quite full grown, but he Is al- ready much larger than the father and the uncle of the new arrivals. His mane Is not yet grown out to the usual length, and he retains most of the characteristics of a He plays with a ball and a rough block of wood like a kitten and is happy and good natured at all seasons but meal time, when his savage instincts reassert themselves, and he is for a short space a fierce, ugly beast, the surliest in the Zoo except the great tiger at the east end of the line of cages, noted as being one of the most disagreeable as well as one of the A Future Monarch. most beautiful creatures in captivity. This young lion was- taken from his African home when about three weeks old, and so has practically been caged all his life. Ten Days in Seclusion. But the whelps must not be entirely for- gotten. They were born with closed eyes, as is the case with all these creatures, and it will be ten days from the time of their birth, or about a week from today, before they will be able to see. They will be kept within the boxed cage in the meanwhile, ard so it will be useless for any visitors trying to see them urless Rose should chance to be accommodating enough to bring one of them out in her mouth to show to her friends and admirers. She usually les in the inner cage, with her head at the door, so she can see what goes on outside while attending to her maternal duties within the nest. The chief danger to tho little ones is that Rose may eccidentally roll or step on one in the darkness that pervades the box cage. There is no apprehension on the part of the keepers that she will knowingly harm them. A lioness is, as a rule, very motherly, and takes excellent care of her young, differing in this respect from the female panther, which is apt to exhibit the tastes of a can- nibal and eat her offspring. Indeed, this has occurred at the Zoo here. Last April the pair of panthers now caged in the same row as the lions presented the establishment with three fine youngsters. Before they could be taken from the mother she had eaten two of them, and only une was saved. He is now a splendid young beast, thoroug] ly well and quite happy, except just before meal times, when he whines after the tash- ion of an over-grown kitten. He ts now caged in the last con rtment but one toward the north on the east side of the L of the carnivorium, next to the single hyena. A Great Record. Keeper Blackburn is in strong hopes of raising the entire litter of lions born Wed- nesday night, as he is fast achteving the reputation of being one of the most success- ful breeders of wild beasts in America, and it will be no small achievement to present the Zoo with four fine lions in a bunch. He has a long list of such arrivals for the cur- rent year, and in almost cvery instance the young have prospered. These are five Vir- ginia deer, two elk, a llama, five raccoons, three panthers, two porcupines, a kangaroo, a zebra, a wild cat and now four lions. Two of the deer died, owing to maternal indiffer- ence and neglect. ‘Two of the panthers sutf- fered from the unnatural appetite of thel stern parent, as already related. Other- wise the kindergarten cl: f 1895 at the Zoo is in a flourishing condition. A Family of Rattlers. Mention was omitted in this cnumeration of twelve baby rattlesnakes that have re- cently come wriggling irto existence from twelve curlously-shaped eggs. They are now enjoying all the comforts of home in a box near the main entrance to the carniy- orium, with their »arents and several friends of the family. Each litile rattler is provided with a button on the tip of its tail, and in time more of these dreadful ornaments will appear. It is a popular be- lief that a rattlesnake adds a ring to its caudat equipment each year, and that there- fore the number of rattles indicates the age of the reptile. Mr. Blackburn is in- clined to believe that this is a fallacy, as he does not find that the snakes follow this rule. They may be such poor iathema- ticlans as to lose track of the calendar, but at all events the two elements do not al- ways coincide. This is also the case with deer, which are supposed to add a tine to thelr horns each season. On the contrary, elk have been known to grow horns one year with fewer tines taan the year before, though, as a rule, the antlers become grad- ually heavier and more branching as time passes, up to a certain point, when each Successive set is about the same size as the predecessor. The Baby Monkey. The baby monkey bcrn in the Zoo several months ago is a healthy young chap, and is now being tenderly ard carefully reared by its father, now a widower. The mother died some time ago of tuberculosis, and the old man turned in gallantly at once to complete the education of his youngster. He is a serious chap, of the McGinty style of construction as to face and whiskers, and he has a most businesslike habit of reducirg the parasitic population on his young son to a minimum. The baby is very lively and full of pranks, taking unseemly advantage at times of his parent’s sleepi- ness, when, after an hour or two spent at the toilet, the elder one sceks the comfort of a nap in a corner of the cage. A Successor to Diana. Mr. Blackburn is very happy at having recently secured a monkey that he hopes will take the place of Diana, the beautiful green simian that was poisoned by laurel last sprigg. Poor Diana’s memory’ is yet as green as was her brilliant back, and many a sigh is heard in the Zoo for her untimely and really useless death. Ever since she fell a victim to her own curiosity and the unintentional recklessness of a bystander, Dr. Baker and Mr. Blackburn have been trying to get another monkey of the same species. A few weeks ago an animal importer at New York secured for them a young Diana monkey—that is the family name, and will be borne by the suc- cessor of the late lamented—which is now at the Zoo. On receipt it was found, to the great delight of Dr. Baker, who had feared that he could never find as gentle and ad- mirable a nature in another monkey as that of Diana I, that the youngster was exceedingly kind and tame, and, although she is now but a few months old, she gives promise of being a thoroughly worthy oc- cupant of the place which the original “Di” made for herself in the hearts of the thousands of visitors to the Zoo. At pres- ent she is being kept in a small box next to George, the hippopotamus, but when she grows a bit more accustomed to her new home she will be given a larger cage in which to develop her acrobatic tenden- cies. When the hand of the keeper is put within the bars of her little box she utters soft cries of delight and clambers up on his fingers to roost there in perfect se- curity and confidence. A New Kangaroo. Ont in the antelope house is a female kangaroo, which recently gave birth to a young one, which is now being carried in the pouch. These creatures are born undeveloped and must be protected for a time in this curious little home. In a short time the youthful marsupial will probably begin to peep forth and to hang his head out of the window, so to speak. Presently he will join the procession of jumpers and will be a fully accredited member of the family, filling the place of the ancient Kangaroo that had recently to be killed as a measure of kindness. —— Trustees’ sale of a dwelling and store on D sigeet near corner of 6th street north- west, takes place on Monday at 5 o'clock p.m. See advt. ii s ——— Persopally Conducted Tours to Wat- kins Glen and Niagara Falls vin Pennsylvania R. R. The Pennsylvania railroad will operate a personally conducted tour to Watkins Glen and Niagara Falls Tuesday, October 8. Rate, $10. Tickets good ten days, allowing stop-over privileges at Watkins and Roch- ester in either direction, and at Buffalo re- turning. Special train leaves Washington ¢ a.m. Later tour, October 15.—Advt. > — $1.25 Excursion to Baltimore $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Excursion tickets to Baltimore, Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, 29, good re- turning until September 30, at $1.25. Mr. Wyatt of the Capitol Police said yes- terday to the principal of Wood's Commer- cial College: “I would not take $500 for the instruction I received at your school last year, and that accounts for the number who have joired on my recommendation.” One hundred and fourteen have joined this month.—Advt. ; Trustee’s sale of a brick dwelling and lot on Juniper street (No. 1922) near Florida avenue at head of 6th street northwest, Le Droit Park, will take place on Monday aftcrnoon at 5:30 o'clock, See advt. be HE UPHELD THE LAW Judge Miller’s Decision in the Mo- Vaugh Violation Case. EXCUSED BY THE SERIOUS EMERGENCY The Court Advises Grand Jury Action on the Printing Office. LABOR MEN PLEASED ————— In the Police Court yesterday, after The Star's report closed in the:hearing of Frank M. MeVaugh, charged with an alleged vio- lation of the eight-hour law, the court heard additional testimony, and disposed of the case, not, however, forgetting the show- ing made by Lieut. Seweli, the engineer in charge of the constryctian. When Prose- cutor Mullowny announced that he had closed his case, Lawyer Gies, for Superin- tendent Frank M. McVaugh, called Lieut. Sewell as his witness, and questioned him about the work. He repeated his state- ments concerning the danger to the lives of the 2,700 persons who are employed in the building. In answer to counsel's! inquiry, witness eaid that the defendant, in his opinion, had at all times as many: men employed as could be advantageously worked. He thought the defendant had done part in the matter with the amount of material he had on hand. Benjamin McVaugh testified that he had been employed on the building, and he knew that his brother had done the best he could on the work. Witness said he had tried to get two shifts of men on short hours, but had failed. Mr. King, who is overseer on the work, testified that he had endeavored to get two shifts of men when the work was com- menced, but failed. He also said that the defendant had worked on the building as many men as he could work to advantage. This closed the case so far as the evi- dence was concerned, and counsel proceeded with the argument. The Argument of the Defense. Mr. Gies, for the defense, made the open- ing argument, and he said that the govern- ment had fa'led to make out a case in any particular. Under the law, the persons liable are an officer of the United States, an Officer of the District, a contractor or a subecntractor, The proof, he argued, show- ed that the defendant was there merely as superintendent for the Phoenix Iron Company. Independent of this, argued counsel, an extraordinary emergency, about which there can be no doubt, had been shown, and, even if the court should hold bis client to come within the other pro- visions, he certainly would be entitled to an acquittal because of the extraordinary emergency as provided by the law. That there was such an emergency no one could doubt, for the engineer in charge had ex- pressed himself in most pesitive terms, and he was the one above ail others who should know. Counsel called the court’s attention to that part of Lieut. Sewell’s testimony in which he said he would not like to be held responsible for the building if the work was sreatly delayed, .and,. in. conclusien, said “he: would leave that question for the court to determine, and he felt certain that the court could rot do other than hold that the extraordinary emergency existed. Mr. Mullowny, the prosecutor, in opening his remarks. sald that the defendant was certainly a subcontractor within the mean- ing of the law, and he thought the only question for the court to settle was.wheth-| er or not there was an emergency, such as is providett for-by lew. He argued that there was no such an emergency, and sald he saw no reason why the masonry work on the building could not be done while the iron work was in progress. The law, he argued, was designed to protect the labor- ing men from the grasp of money seeking contractors, and he thought the testimony had shown a clear violation of it. He re- ferred to the agreement made with the men concerning the waiving of their rights un- der the eight hour law, and said he thought this was conclusive evidence of interest on part of the defendant. Judge Miller Praixes the Law. Judge Miller then took a turn at the case, and during his remarks did not forget. to speak of the great darger to the 2,700 per- sons in the printing office, and upon this hinged the court’s decision, “In this case,” said the court, “I take the statute in its broadest senge.~'The law ap- plies to officers of the government, both of the United States and of the District, as well as to contractors and subcontractors, and it applies to all alike. There is no question about the wisdom of the law, and it is ample to cover the ground. It is a law that no man cap. violate with im- punity.”” Judge Miller then referred to the terms of the law, as published in yestérday’s Star, and said it was his duty to decide first whether or not Mr McVaugh is a con- tractor or subcontractor, as stated by the law and alleged in the information. The proof, the court said, showed to his satis- faction that he was a subcontractor, and mentioned the fact of his (defendant's) brother’s connection with the work. “Finding that he comes within this pro- vision of the law,” said the judge, “it is my duty to pass upon the other part of the ci and find whether or not there was an extraordinary emergency existing at the time of the alleged violation of law. The orly places where such an emergency could exist are where there is danger of a ca- tastrophe or the exigencies of the govern- ment service. It ts true that the work on the building was rot commenced as early as possible, but the fault of the iron com- pany certainly cannot be charged against this defendant. Lieut. Sewell, in his testi- mcny, says that the building is unsafe, and that the insecurity increases from day to day. The Grand Jury Should Know It. “This certainly presents an emergency of the gravest kind, and one which certainly should be remedied as soon as possible.” the judge continued. “The proof shows that the lives of 2,700 persons are con- stantly in danger, and certainly this is an emergency. It is a horrible condition of affairs, and if I were the learned district attorney I should, in view of the showing made, present the matter to the grand jury at an early day.’ Commenting further on what had been shown, the court spoke of the testimony of Lieut. Sewell, in which he stated that he had advised Mr. McVaugh of the danger and of the emergency. Acting on this ad- vice, Mr. McVaugh had worked his men over hours. He may have been remiss in expediting his work, but that is not now a question before the court. The Defendant Discharged. Judge Miller referred to the Ford’s Thea- ter accident, and said he could not do any- thing that might result in a repetition of that affair. AMUSEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS. SECOND GRAND TOURNAMENT, BALL AND BARBECUE! AT BUENA VISTA, BY J. J. BINDER, THE CATERER OF The Pctomac German-Americaa Pleasure Club, AND HENKY BIGGS OF GIESEORO", MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, '95, AT 1 O'CLOCK P.M. SHARP. “Certainly,” said the court, “I cannot tie this man’s hands and say he must not hasten the work in opposition to the advice of a skilled engineer and in the face of a calamity such as may happen at any time. “If tae government printing office is dangerously overcrowded, as has been al- leged,” said the court, in conclusion, “the prosecuting attorney should bring the mat- GRAND PRIZa BOWLING. ter to the attention of the grand jury and| $50 will be divided. Bowling starts at 11 have the matter thoroughly investigated.” | o'clock a.m. eee Holding that the emergency existed, the court dismissed the case. Labor Representatives Well Pleased. Members of the committee of the Fed- eration of Labor instrumental in bringing the prosecution expressed themselves to = Star reporter today as well satisfied with the general results of the case. Mr. E. M. Blake, chairman of the committee, stated that he considered it virtually a great vic- tery ir behalf of the eight-hour law. The opinion delivered by the judge in disposing of the case he considered as worth as much, if not more, to the cause of labor and the eight-hour movement as would have been a penalty of the severest char- acter imposed on the accused contractor. This was the first time that a judge from the bench had ever pronounced in favor of the law, and Judge Miller’s language was as strong and as definite as the most en- thusiastic advocate of the law could ask. It was an admonition from the bench that violation of the law would not be toler ited. The only thing that prevented a convic- tion in the cise was the sworn and positive testimeny of the engineer officers that such an emergency existed as to warrant the employment of men over time. The moral effect of the judge's utterances, Mr. Blake felt sure, would be as strong as a convic- tion of Mr. McVaugh. District Atterney Birney Will Act. Referring to the developments in the Mc- Vaugh case in the Police Court yesterday respecting the dangerous condition of the government printing office building, District Attorney Birrey stated to a Star reporter today trat he agreed with Judge Miller that the attention of the grand jury should be called to the matter, if, in so doing, the seeming imminent danger of disaster could be averted. Mr. Birney remarked that no one acquainted with the building could for a moment doubt that Providence only has held the old shell secure, and he would be only too glad to do whatever lay in his Power to remedy the terriBly dangerous condition of the building. At the present mcment, explained Mr. Birney, he very much doubted whether any condemnation of the building by the grand jury could be followed by any proceedings in the courts which would prove effective. He would, however, at once. look into the matter, and would, if he properly could, present the facts to the incoming grand jury, which organizes Tuesday next, for whatever ac- tion that body might deem pro| 2 sary to take. . Giger ee B ScU THEATER. One Week, Commencing Sept. 30. Matinecs Tues., ‘Thurs. and Sat. THE GREAT DRAMATIC SUCCESS, The Midnight Special. ALWAYS ON TIMB. Pronounced the Acme of Stage General adwission, first flocr, 25e. tealism. at FESTIVAL AND CO} BY THE LADIES OF CERT ANTHONY'S CHURCH, a MBER 20, 1803, “BOF COL. LEWIS. cents EW NATIONAL THEATER. ‘This Saturday Evening, LAST TIME THIS SEASON OF DANIEL FROHMAN’S Lyceum Theater Company of N. Y. The Charity Ball. Next Week—IATTLB CHRISTOPHER. Beats now on sale. Regular prices. Grand Opera House. EDWARD H. ALLEN, Manager. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew In the first production of the New Comedy, “The Bachelor’s Baby,” BY COYNE FLETCHER. Under the direction of McKEE RANKIN, who also appears in the cast. Next Week—“PUDD'N HEAD WILSO! It ————— SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS. Lat oo sale. FS OPERA os An Enthusiastic Meeting Last Night— fayette Square tious post Work of the Convention Outlined. An enthusiastic meeting of Sunday school workers was held last evening in the East- ern Presbyterian Church, with Mr. P. H. Bristow, president of the union, in the chair. Addresses on different phases of the work were delivered by Mr. Jerome F. Johnson and Dr. D. P. Hickling. A mode! Sunday school lesson was taught by Pres- ident Bristow. A paper by Mr. James L, Ewin was read, giving a detailed account of the scope and business of the Sunday School Union con- vention which is to be held in this city the ith, 12th and 13th of November next. The first session held the evening of November 11 will be given up to opening exercises, a service of song, the annual address of the President 6f the union and short talks by some of the prominent speakers who will on |GHRISTOPHER. Direct from. 252 consecutive Sale. ts at PALMER'S GARDEN devoted to discussion of the various phase i of Sunday school work, the duties of the | ————= J. W. ALBAUGH, OPENS, INDAY. Manager. SEATS NOW ON SALE METZEROTT’S MUSIC STORY. Lillian Russell SomPR The Tzigane. COMPANY. se27-2t_ ‘A Perfect Opera Production.” New National—Extra. Seats ; | Week beginning next Monday, Now [LIT TLE! sets | o-—-——--—_o EATER, N. All the Original Features, Spe- claltics and the Original Garden Superintendent, offerings and methods of cLAR eater teaching, as well as the question of tem- | BRnui Living Pictures. Perance work in the Sunday school. The |» sc9¢-3¢ third day a session will be devoted to pri- mary work and another to matters of a business nature, including the eiection of officers for the ensuing year. Th2 closing session will be more especially for the bene- fit of the general public and distinguished speakers will be present and deliver short addresses. Special music for the whole convention is being arranged for. It is expected that the Moody choir, under the leadership of Mr. Percy 8. Foster, will lead the singing dur- ing at least one session, Sa ae Another Echo Meeting. Another Boston echo meeting was held last night, being given by the Y. P. S.C. E. of the First Presbyterian Church. An at- tractive program was arranged and carried out, and included the reports of the so- ciety’s two delegates, Mr. Ben Temple Web- ster and Miss Frances H. Tolman. Mr. Miles M. Shand, president of the District Union, and Mr. John B. Sleman, jr., of the committee of '06 were also present,and made short talks upon the preparatory work for the convention in Washington next year. Music by the church choir was a pleasant feature of the program, as was a solo by Miss Emma Brock. THE NEW BRIDGE ON THE CONDUTT ROAD completed. Drive up to CHARLIE BRIL try a first-class dinner—75e. The “Bijou” 50 graphophone ‘A never-ending source of amusement for ———— yourseif and family. With it you ca record the sayings of your little ones for ears, and amuse yourself and them with the musicat ve give you with the my ou Wind the “jou” as you do a clock, and one winding rune five cylinie:s. With each machine com: hand cas, recorder, reproducer, 3 hear tubes. 14-In. tin horn, 6 selected musical records, 3 blank cylinders and a canvas- covered case for cylinders. Drop in and have it shown you. Columbia Phonograph Co., gI9 Pa. Ave. se26-24d Miss Jerry. METZEROTT MUSIC MALL, Wednesday Evening, October 2, 1895, 8 O'CLOCK. Admission, 50c. Reserved seats, 75c. and $1. e25-7t Where Cool Breezes Blow— Overlook Inn. The most delightful resort imaginable. Beautifully situated on the heights of East Washington — commanding charming views- Murie every evening. Conches connect at 4, 5, 5.30, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8:20, 9, 10, 11, -m. with’ Fst. cars at 8th B. ‘Capitol sts., with cable cars at Sth and Pa. ‘ec. Fare, rund trip, 25 ets. onch leaves Arliugton at 6 p.m., stopping at Chamberlin’s, Shcreham and Raleigh: passes Page's, Riggs House, Randall and W se24-14d MR.°ALLAN DB COU MUELLER WILL REOP his school for dancing and deportment at Masonic Temple, 9th and F sts. MONDAY, SEPTEM- BER 80, at 4 and § o'clock p.m. sel4-1m K ERSAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. All this: week. “THE P! NT WINNER.” FIELDS AND HANSON'S DRAWING CARDS. An orgavization composed of absolute artists. 10—NOVEL FEATURES—10. Next Week—RUSSELL BROS., COMEDIANS. VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. is nd — Attention, Dealers and Private Buyers 10,000 rolls wall paper and bordering will be sold at Latimer, Morgan & Co.'s, 29 and 1231 G street, Monday morning, 30th instant, at 10 o’clock.—Advt. CITY ITEMS. Evils of Tea and Coffee. The Evils of Tea and Coffee Drinking have become apparent throughout the civil- ized countries. The medical profession has thrown its weight of authority against the practice, and frequently referred to the baneful results occasioned by the free use of these articles as a beverage. Every con- sumer should realize that coffee is not an alimert but a medicament, possessing a powerful active principle or alkaloid known as “caffein,” which produces serious de- rangements of the digestive organs and the nervous system. Dyspeptics, nervous persons and all those suffering from indigestion, insomnia and general debility should try the great hy- gienic Kneipp Malt Coffee, which is abso- lutely free from all injurious substances. It contains all the invigorating, health-giv- ing elements of malt extract, combined with the aromatic flavor and taste of cof- fee. Sold by all grocers in one-pound pack- ages only: Price, 12 cents. Try It. Try It. Try It. Manufactured by the Kneipp Malt Food Company, New York and Chicago. None genuine without the name, signature and portrait of Father Sebastian Kneipp of Woerishofen, Bavaria. Theodore Hinrichs, general agent, Balti- more, Md. Albert Lepper, wholesale and retail, 148 and 149 Center Market, Washington, D. C. FREE SAMPLE ON APPLICATION. se2-m,w,s-tf —S Ss “Royal Glue” Mends Everything, 10c. gal2-cotf St. Asaph, Va. oa RACING, MQNUSHL BUIRTHER NorIGa, TE AMUSEMENTS. Six Races Each Day. First race, 2:15 p.m. a 18) ICan’t Sleep Is the complaint of many at this season, The reason is found in the fact that the nerves are weak and the body in a fever- ish and unhealthy condition. The nerves may be restored by Hood's Sarsaparilla, which feeds them upon pure blood, and this medicine will also create an appetite and tone up the system, and thus give sweet, refreshing sleep and vigorous health, Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the only true blood purifier prominently in the public eye today. $1; six for $5. HOOD'S LLS act harmoniously with Hood's Sarsaparilla. 25¢. soceesseosoorscosecooosooes Think of a food that is easier to digest than milk—and more nourish- ing. Liebig’s Pure Extract of Malt is said to be—and IS. 15¢c. bottle, $1.50 dozen. Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, 11th & F. BeS-14d ADMIS bo . Special train direct % grand stand from 6th street station at 1:20 and 1:45 p.m. Local trains stop at the track, HENRY SCHULTZI aes CNE DAY ONLY! ONE DAY ONLY! James J. CORBETT Will appear at National B. B. Park Tuesday, October ist, In ccprection with the Departmental League Athletes. N.B.—Corbett will commerce P.m., aod game starts at 4:15 Regular prices _ prevail. ED LECTURB, SU UP T E,’’ will be given by MA LOCKWOOD, under the auspices of the Woman's tion, in the Church of Our ESDAY NIGHT, October 2, at 3, 25¢., can be ‘bought at door. B, tary. ACADEMY. Prices 25, 50, Te. and $1.00. ‘Wed. and Sat. “‘Pops,”” 25 and 50c. Reserved. THE GREAT ELECTRICAL DRAMA, SHAFT NO. 2. Presented by FRANK LOSEE and a capavle 5 ‘Company. Neat Week—THE WHITE RAT. se23-tt Vermilya’s Dancing Academ BUILDERS” EXCHANGE HALL. 721 18TH exercising at 4 National Press Assoc! WEDNE: Father, on at 10 o'cloe ._ Private instruction at’ res! s1G-Ln CALDWELL'S DANCING ACADEMY, 721 13th my enings. Pri 30 to 8. Class suiree, LEGION HALL, 419 10TH ST. N.W. MONDAY,’ SELTEMBER 30, P. CONTEST OF THE LEGION OF Come one, come all, and try ets, 25 certs, Prizes, Refresh- cs T suffered from inflammatory rheumatisin, bad to be fed and turned in bed, was ‘induced to’ try Dr, Kennedy's Favorite Remcly,, which, affer a -short trial, entirely cured me.—G. LANSING. Troy, N. X. [MORD & RAED! 'S DANCING ACADEM ing, McCauley’s Ha st. lays, Thursdays and Opening ‘soiree, Monday, Scpt. 30, All dances. Call or sen ats cular, TWO DAYS ONLY, — WED. AND THURS., OCT. 2 AND 3. N. Capitol and M Sts. , “Here only merit constant pay receives, is blest in what it tekes, end what it gives. BUFFALO BILL'S LO WEST AND CONGRESS OF ROUGH RIDERS OF THE WORLD. £0 WESTERN FRCNTIERSMEN, MARKSMEN, Ete, 50 AMERICAN COWBOYS. 80 MEXICAN VAQUEROS AND RURALIES. 30 SOUTH AMERICAN GAUCHOS. 100 INDIAN WARRIORS. (Ogal:alla, Brule, Uncapappa, Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes.) 25 BEDOUIN ARABS. 20 RUSSIAN COSSACKS OF THE CAUCASUS. DETACHMENTS OF UNITED STATES CAVALRY, ROYAL IRISH ENGLISH LANCERS. FRENCH CHASSEURS. GERMAN CUIRASSIERS. PETIT CORPS D'ARMEE. AL vader the command of OL. W.F. CODY, BUFFALO BILL. THE LAST OF THE BUFFALO. Only herd on exhibition. On the First Day of arrival there will be given © FREE STREET CAVALCADE At 9 am., by a detailed detachment from each division (Wild Horses, Btffalo, Cattle, ete., being necersarily guarded in camp), ‘So that he who rvns may read." The march will be enlivened by MAGNIFICENT Thr éé BANDS OF MUSIC, Led by the famed, werld-traveled BUFFALO BILL'S COWBOY BAND. At night a brilliant electric display hy the largest rortable double electric plant of 250,000 candle power yet constructed for any similar purpose, ‘Two circuits, insuring a perfectly reliable ilumi« nation, making night as light as day. TWO EXWIBITIONS DAILY, RAIN OR SHINE, Every afternoon at 2 o'clock. Every night at @ o'clock Doors open one hour earlier. GEXERAi, ADMISSION, 50 CENTS. i CHILDREN UNDER 9 YEARS, 25 CENTS. Seats on sale on days of exhibition at Droop & Son's Music Store, $25 Penna. ave. se21,25,28,3t CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, ~pustzalte. Hewalisa Islands, Central” Aimerton: Tates for freight or ‘pasange; r3 Parties: free maps and pampiieis, i dy SITES = free anal ; Rete. 40 So. 84 at. Phila, | fel3-wasly —THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC to the opening of PROP. .CORNING'S NCING ACADEMY, which takes place WED- XESDAY EVENING. ‘OCTOBER at COS. TELLO'S HALL, 610 G st. nw. This academy Will be conducted exclusively for pupils. - Rates reasonuble. For circulars address A. E. CORN- ING, 941 L et. nw. sel6-20 EXCURSIONS ‘&c.” CHOICE OF ROUTES, E ATLANTA EXPOSITION, *s ROUND TRIP, $14. Choice of routes to the Atlanta Exposition, round trip, only $14. Solid Pullman vestibule trains. No change of cars. This is the best sea- son of the year to see the south, Hundreds are going every day. W. P. VAN WICKLE, Ticket Agent for all Steamship and Railroad Lines, 1225 Pa. Ave. 1t Marshall Hall. SUNDAY—SEPT.29—SUNDAY Steamer Chas. Macalester leaves at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., returning at 1 and 6 p.m. Round Trip Fare, 25c. Special Notice—Oyster roasts will be given at Marshell Hall every Sunday during the months of ae October _and November. se2T-2t c POINT. Be. CHAPEL POINT CHA! POINT | For the CHAPEL POINT CHAI POINT Round CHAPEL POINT CBAPEL POINT Trip. CHAPEL POINT Sunday, Sept. 29, Steamer Sam’l J. Pentz Will leave at 9:45 a.m.: Alexendria, 10:15 a.me Home at 10 p.m. aa “TICKETS, 25c. This excursion is given by the request of my, patrons of last Sunday. E. 8. RANDALL, Proprietor. To Arlington. Fare, 25 Cents Round Trip. Through the grounds to the Lee Mansion. Take stage of the Wasbington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway Company that leaves terminus of cable cars, Georgetown, at 9, 10, 11 and 12 a.m., 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Grounds open from sunrise to sunset. se16-21,tf TALLY-HO COACH LINE FROM 1312 1 8T.— Daily—Arlington. Bridge, etc., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. Uncle Sam, Wednesday: fons daysS, Home. Tues., Fri.—ar ston. Pure, S0c, sed-im® N. & W. Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress, Monroe, Norfolk, Portsmouth “ani all points south and Southeast by the powerful new. tron palace steamers “Newport News.” “Norfolk” apd. “Washington,” leaving daily on the following schedule: ‘Ar. Ft. Monroe,6°30 a. Ft. Monroe. Ar. Norfolk. a.m.|Ar. Alexandria. ‘Ar. Portsmouth 8:00 a.m.) Ar. Washington VISITORS TO THE ATLANTA EXPOSITION and the resorts at Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and Florida will find this a very attrac- tive route, es it breaks the of an all-rail ride. Tickets on sale at 513, 619, 1421 Pennsslra- nia avenue, B. and 0. Ucket office, corner 15th street and’ New York avenue, and on board Stcamers, where time table, map, etc., can also e had. Any ‘other information desired will be fur- nished on application to the undersigned at the company's wharf, foot of 7th st., Wash- ington, D. C. Telephone No. 7E0. se2-404 INO. CALLAHAN, General Manazer. Mount Vernon HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. THE PALATIAL STEAMER Charles Macalester Wil leave foot of 7th and M sts. s.w. daily (em cept Sunday) at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, reaches the city at 2 and 6 p.m, i FARE, ROUND TRIP, B0e. Admission to grounds ard mansion, 25c. This ts the orly company permitted to’ sell tickets of ad- mission to the grounds and mansion. Both tickets to be obtained at wharf and at the principal hotels. THE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL dy3-tt STEAMBOAT 00.