Evening Star Newspaper, November 29, 1895, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1895-SIXTEEN PAGES. SUBURBAN NEWS —- ANAC TA. The Thanksgiving services yesterday at Garden Memorial Church not only cem- prised_the usual devotional exerciser, but those present contributed liberally in mon- ey and food material for the benefit of the very poor familics in Anacostia an1 vicin- ity, anl in the afternoon distribution of the + donations was made to those who seemed to be the most ncedy and worthy. A somewhat similar course, but in a very Informal manner, was adopted by the mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. James McLaren, pastor; Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal, Rev. Dr. W. G. Dav- enport, rector; Baptist, Rev. H. T. Steven- sen, pastor, and St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Rev. T. B. Hughes, pastor, and as a result many persons who otherwise might have gone hungry. or at least had an ex- tremely dull Thanksgiving, were prov’ with an excellent dinner. It is believed by many of the charitably inclined residents of the town that the out- look for the extremely poor cf the town and neighborhcod is more unpromising than at the corresponding period of any previous year for a long time, and that it will require the utmost exertions of those who are able to give to keep a number of very deserving people from much suiferiag during the next few months. = ‘There have been several cases “already _where he!p would have been extended much more promptly had the facts been sooner known, and if persons who become aware of cases of destitution would at once in- form either Sergeant Anderson, Station Keepers Eckloff and Middleton, or, in fact, any officer on duty in the Anacostia end of the fifth precinct, much unnecessary suf- fering will be avoided. The annual Thanksgiving ball was given last night at St. Elizabeth's Asylum, and was in charge of Dr. Charles Latimer, a member of the hospital staff. The large Opera House was so crowded that it was with difficulty that danciny could be car- ried on. By direction of Dr. W. W. God- ding, superintendent of the institution, invi- tations to attend were issued to white and colored patients alike, and hundreds of both races responded and took part. The utmost decorum and good feeling prevailed, and there was no jar of any sort. The male and female patients did not form partners, as it is an inflexible rule of the superin- tendent that attendants must select pa- tients for the dance. the idea being that 10 effort shall be spared to relieve the mind of the patient from thought of his or her unfortunate condition. The music was furnished by the band of the institution, which numbered eight pieces, and has been organized since last season. Their performances were excellent, and gave satisfaction not only to the pa- tients, but to the officers of the asylum as well. It is the intention of the authorities to give a ball each Wednesday night here- after until Christmas, after which the di- versions, which will be given three times each week, will consist of a lecture Mon- day night, ball Wednesday night and theat- ricals Friday night. ‘The erection of Anacostia Hotel ts pro- gressing rapidly, and it is expected that it will be ready for oecupancy by the first of the year. Messrs. Leonard and Beall, who are to be the proprietors, seem to be very confident that the license for which they have made application to the excise board will be granted. A dancing club was formed at the Ma- sonic Hall lust night. The members will be instructed by a citizen of Washington. A new Methodist Episcopil Church was erganized on the Bowen road ahout two miles from Anacostia Wednesday night. Those in charge expect the enterprise to be very successful. The residents of Hillsdale, through the Citizens’ Association, are again agitating the subject of erecting a new public school build- ing there. It 1s stated that the structure at present In use is very unsafe, and that whenever railroad trains pass, although the track {s several hundred yards distant, the house shakes so violently as to seriously interfere with the operations of the various classes. Revival services, which were begun several weeks ago at Congress Heights M. E. Church, are still continued with the most encouraging results, the superintendent, Mr. R. H. Jordan, being assisted by Mr. Harry Proctor and others of the Centrai Union Mission, Washington. ——__ LAUREL. Amorg the Thanksgiving attractions here were races and a game of foot ball. The races opened at noon at Ashburn race course. The attendance was large. John W. Owens’ Hamilton won the first race, which was for trotters, making the time in @ little less than three minutes. The second Trace was won by James Travers’ b. h. in 2.56. In the third, or colt race, William Groesscup's Trixie won. Time, 3.01. In the fourth race, which was a running race, Mr. Charles L. Young’s Liperene won. A pole team race was also scheduled, but did not come off. The races were held under the avspices of the Gentlemen’s Driving Club. ‘The foot ball game was between the Lau- rel eleven and the Clifton Athletic Club teem of Baltimore. In the first half Miller of the Clifton Club scored a touchdown for Fis club, but failed to kick goal, making the sccre at the end of the first half 4 to 0 in Clifton’s favor. In the second half the Laurel boys, notwithstanding the fact that they were outweighed, started in to make &@ touchdown, and would have done so if the umpire had not decided a tackle made by one of the Laurel boys foul. He would not reverse his decision, and gave the ball to the Cliftons, and with it twelve yards. The ball at the time was within fifteen yards of Clifton’s goal, and the Laurel boys were pushing it forward hard. At the de- cision, both sides got into a wrangle, which resulted in an abandonment of the game entirely before the close of the second half, with the score standing 4 to 0 in Clifton’s favor. Mr. and Mrs. G. Addison C. Hodges gave @ tea yesterday to introduce Mrs. Edith Cushing of Baltimore. Mrs. Hodges was isted in receiving by Mrs. William Snow- den and the Misses Snowden. Among those who called were Misses Louisa, Alice and Sallie Gray, Lena Brehme, Mary, Georgia and Jennie Berry, Theodora and Pauline Clark, and Messrs, Frank English, George W. Waters, jr.; Frank I. Ahern, John Fen- wick, Gus Gray, Wilton Snowden and Ed- ward Valk. Mr. Edward J. Baldwin of Laurel was married to Miss Mollie E. Reoney of Balti- more Wednesday evening, in Baltimore. Many friends and relatives ‘of the groom re present from Laurel. straw ride and corn husking was given Thanksgiving eve at the residence of Mr. William Cadle, two miles from Laurel. Among those who participated in the pleas- of the evening were Messrs. Harry Smith, Dant and Elmer Edmonston shington, Mrs. F. E, Little, Mrs. An- Hearn, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fisher, es Lena Little, Nellie Simpson, Maggie \dwin, Donaldson and Annie Crandle, and Mess gene Little, W. Ross Baldwin, Don Little and George Donaldson. The Young Men's Social Club of the West End ¢ Thanksgiving eve at ic was furnished by an itimore. Dancing was orches | kept up until early Thanksgiving morning. Among those present were Misses Maud Harrison, Florence and Grace Phelps, Fitz- hugh and Baldwin of Savage, Mr. and Mrs. nk Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin, Shipley, Mr. and Mrs. D. Brashears, 's. Ella Sullivan, Miss Lottie and Miss Ella Brown and Miss Loveless, and Messrs. William Reea, Walter Grady, Edward and Randolph Brown, Thomas Leizear, Stell Brown, James Scaggs and Walter Brown. ee FALLS CHURCH. At the meeting of Pioneer Lodge of Good Templars Tuesday night Mr. John McKellan united with the order, and a program of ex- ercises, in charge of Mr. E. F. Rorebeck, was rendered under good of the order, consisting of a chorus, by the lodge; readings, by C. M.- Rathbun and E. F. Rorebeck; a harp solo, by Upton Galleher; organ solo, Mrs. M. M. Erwin, and remarks, by Rev. J. R. Jacobs of Fauquier. Rey. S. A. Ball read an interest- ing report of the proceedings of the district lodge, which recently met at Dunn Loring. A committee, consisting of Miss Emma Gar- ner, Mrs. J. B. Gould and Mrs. J. H. Garret- son, was appointed to arrange for a Christ- mas tree for the lodge. Dr. D. E. Buckingham, inspector of dairies and diseases of cattle, was here from Was ington this week, inspecting the dairies in this section that furnish milk in the This is done under the new law relat the subject recently enacted in Washington. The second of the course of lectures inau- gurated by the Village Improvement Society will take place at Odd Fellows’ Hall Friday night, when Prof. J. W. Chickering of Washington will speak on “Alaska, the Wonderland of the World.” s Joseph Johnson, an aged colored man liv- ing near here, while at work Tuesday cutting wood near his home, died very suddenly. He remarked to a companion, “I feel so bad," and the words had hardly !eft his lips when he fell dead. Mr. Henry M. Newcomb, a former resident of the town, now of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., was here Tuesday. Mr. Henry R. Center and family moved into Washington Tuesday, und Mr. C. M. Newell, the purchaser of the house vacated by Mr. Center, moved in at once. Major W. Y. Swiggett is in Petersburg at- tending the meeting of the state republican committee. Mrs. Daniel Rhodes and daughter, Miss race, have returned from a visit to Eng- and. Mr. Chapin has moved into the Wagle House, which he has leased for a term of year: Mrs. H. F. Lowe, who was elected delegate to the state convention of Christian En- deavorers from the society here, will leave Friday for Roanoke, where the session is to be held, commencing Saturd: A most interesting and profitable meet- ing of the Conversational Club was held ‘Tuesday night at the residence of Professor jand Mrs. W. W. Kinsley, with a good at- tendance of the members. The subject of the evening, “The Art of Conversation,” was handled in an able paper prepared and read by Professor Kinsley. Nearly ali present took part in the general discussion that followed. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. ¥. Lasbhorn, Mrs. G. R.: Phillips, Mrs. T. W. White, Miss Belie C. Merrifield, Miss Clara Jewell, Lieut. Berry, Messrs. G. A. L. Mer- rifleld, G. D. Nicholson, H. A. Beach, G. R. Albertson and A. E. Rowell. A large United States flag was raised over the colored school house here yester- day afternoon, with appropriate ceremon- ies, in charge of Mr. W. G. Fearing, con- sisting of an opening hymn, “Coronation; prayer by Rev. J. W. Barnett; singing, ‘Onward Go,” the children; recitation, “The Old Flag,” by Master Edward Mc- Kinney; recitation, “Raising of the Flag,” by Master John Lee; singing, ‘Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,” by the school; ad- dress by Mr. J. W. Ewing; singing, “Star Spangled Banne! address by Mayor J. D. Payne; singing. “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee;” address, by Capt. I, F. Norman. The money for the flag was raised by the school children, under the supervision of the teacher, Mr. T. W. Hyson. The village improvement society wilf meet at the residence of Mr. G. A. L. Mer- rifield Monday night, when a new volume of the “Pen and Scissors,” edited by the “New Woman,” will be commenced. Dr. Rufus Choate and wife of Washing- ton, Mrs. Hattie Wood and Mr. A. J. Downing of Herndon spent Thursday with Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Gould. Messrs. E. S. Smith, T. S. Luckett and E. F. Smoots, who have been spending a week at the Atlanta exposition, returned on Thursday. Miss Jennie Thorne of Accotink, Va.. spent Thanksgiving at the home of her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Thorne. Misses Annie and Katie Cullen of Wash- ington are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Blanton on Forbes street. Last night the town hall was crowded to witness the entertainment for the benefit of St. Anthony’s Church. The program opened with an operetta, the performance of which reflected great credit upon the little children who took part. May Wiedman filled the role of queen, and ably commanded her subjects. Dora Lamgan as little Katharine played her part well, and justly scolded “naughty, naughty Puck,” Gertrude Wiedman, for playing one of his many tricks. Others of the cast were Moonlight, Helen Brooks; Starlight, Carrie Julien; Fairy Foambell, Kathleen Noal; Fairy Aeolia, Mary Dowling; Fairy Corolla, Gertrude Hamilton; Katydia Judge, Stanley Bladen; Frogs, John Rodler and Mark Hamilton, and Herald,Paul Julien. The katydids were Merle Barton,Lulu Julien, Maudys McNamara, Marie Brown, Lilian Neumann, Louis Byrnes, Elliott Noyes, Sar- gent Hamilton. * The fairies were Ruth McNamara, Emily Brooks, Irene McNamara, Mary Byrnes, Edna Julien, Agnes Dowling, Gertrude Rod- ler, Katie Rodler, Barbara Rodler, Ella Crook, Florence Crook, Catharine Brown, Gladys Mullen, Edith McGee, Rose McNa- mara, Bernard Bladen, Clarence Howlett. Miss Howlett ably filled the position of ac- companist. The children deserve praise for the good success of their first attempt at an affair of this character. Joseph Noal and Brawnor Hetfield kept the audience In laugh- ter by their rendition of the “Alabama Coon.” There were also several tableaux, among them being “The Village Wedding,” “Over the Garden Wall,” “Great Grand- mamma's Dancing’ Lesson,” “The Bashful Lover” and “Good Night.” After the en- tertainment the floor was cleared for danc- ing. The dinner and supper tables, under the supervision of Mrs. Louis Julien, were quite a success, while the pretty waitresses were kept busy over the chocolate tables the entire event Judge Robinson of the Catholic University, with his family, has taken possession of his new home in the university grounds. —_—- SANDY SPRING. Mr. and Mrs. Waller H. Brooke celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wed- ding by holding a very pleasant informal reception Monday afternoon and evening. None of their sons could be present, as three of them are engaged in business in the west, and the fourth is “Brooke” of Pennsylvania University, the well-known foot ball player. Mrs. Brooke's wedding dress was worn by her daughter, and that of her mother, Mrs. Patience H. Leggett, by her niece, Miss Helen L. Thomas. Robert M. Stabler, Miss Lillie B. Stabler, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Miller, Dr. Francis Thomas and Miss Ellen H. Thomas purpose starting for Atlanta in a few days, to be absent about a week. John C. Bentley and Frank M. Hallowell have been hunting in the mountains beyond Staunton, with a club of some twenty-five Virginia men. The party shot six deer and a good deal of smaller game. R. Rowland Moore, Joseph T. Moore, jr., and Tarlton B. Stabler have gone to North Carolina on a similar excursion. Mr. Robert M. Mackall has sold his stock farm, lying between Olney and Oakdale, to George E. Cooke of Philadelphia for $9,000. Mr. Cooke has spent most of his life in Sandy Spring, and has always inclined to be a farmer. Mr. Peroy Connell and family will shortly move from their farm near Ednor to a cot- tage in Ashton just vacated by Mrs. Baker of Brookeville. Joseph Bond has joined the constantly in- creasing Sandy Spring colony in Washing- ton city. Miss Malvina Miles and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stabler have closed their homes for the winter, and Mrs. Elizabeth Brooke Smith is the guest of her brother, Mr. Jas. E. Tyson, near Ellicott City. Edward P. Thomas is building a new creamery, and John C. Bentley an addition te_his barn. T. Burling Hull and family of Baltimore and Dr. William I. Hull of Swarthmore Col- lege were invited to spend Thanksgiving bere with Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Miller. Mrs. Anna L. Diggs of Kansas lectured upon “Some Phases of the Woman Ques- on" at Spencerville, Monday evening, and at Ashton, Tuesday. The Whist Club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bentley. at Cloverly farm Monday evening. Recent visitors are Miss Gertrude Miller | of Alexandria, Miss Belle W. Hannum and | Mr. James Hill of Philadelphia; Miss Berta Wilson and brother of Washington, David Tatum of New Jersey, and Dr. Herbert Adams of Catonsvilie. Mrs. Harry W. Davis has invited the dancing class to her home on Thursday evening. Percy M. Reese, one of Baltimore’s most noted travelers and archaeologists, will de- liver his illustrated lecture on “Florence” before the lyceum on Friday evening. GAITHERSBURG, Rev. B. F. Myers of Darnestown lectured before the Waverley Club at its usual meet- ing this week. ‘hanksgiving day was generally observed here. In the morning Epworth Methodist | Episcopal Church was crowded at the union service of the Methodist congregations. Rey. L. L. Lloyd of the M. E. Church South preached the sermon, taking the 11ith Psalm as his subject. Special music was rendered, Mr. BE, W. Walker, director; Mrs. R. P. W. Jones, organ:st; Prof. V. D. Wat- Kins, cornetist. An offering for the poor was taken. During the afternoon and even- ing the ladies of the M. E. Church Sauth were busy at the opera house. A handsu: sum was realized for the benelit of that church, Miss Mary Bennett and Mr. Charles Hurst Were married at Clarksburg by Rev. John Steele. The boyd Telephone Company has com- pleted and just put in operation a branch telephone line to Hyattstown, Mr. Wm. Moxley was probably fatally in- jured by being thrown from a wagon in a runaway near Dickerson Station a few days ago. The horses took fright at a traction engine. Injuries received were at first thought to be trifling, but erysipeias_has since set in, and the young man’s life is now in danger. A citizens’ meeting is proposed and will shortly be cailed to determine upon much- needed changes in the charter of the town, granting greater privileges to the author: ties. The coming session of the state legi lature will be asked to amend the exis: charter. os HYATTSVILLE. Mr. Fred Pumpirey of Chillum met with a severe accident yesterday morning while in his stable attending to one of his horses. The animal kicked him in the breast, tear- ing the flesh from the breastbone and ribs. He was carried into the house, where he lay unconscious for an hour or more, and nearly perished before respiration was re- sumed.. Dr. Richardson was sent for and rendered medical assistance. Mr. Pumph- rey’s closeness to the animal at the time of the accident prevented him from re- ceiving the full force of the blow, and in all probability saved his life. « Miss Addie Laurie of Kentucky is vis- iting Mr. and Mrs. Wineverger at Chil- um. A number of young people of Chillum gave a delightful dance last Wednesday €évening at Chillum Hall in Chillum. The Hyattsville Assembly met iast Wed-. nesday night, at the residence of Mr. and ‘s ——-. Mrs. J. A. Aman, jr. Mr, George T. Cox of the Dixie Quang sang a number of songs in his usual chamming ‘manner, and Miss Lelia Aman played sev tions on the piano. Several chor: were sumg by the members of the assembly. Thuse pres- ent were: Mrajayd Mra. T. J. Van Doren, Mrs, Maj. M.%Mtjerney, Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Ama ~. Miss Lelia A: rinne McFarlafal the 3 Nellie Callahan and Miss Mary Schotield, Mr. George T.-Cox, Mr. Robe-t Callahan, Mr. Robert C: an, jr., and Mr. Tyson. The next mee: of the assembly will be held at the feSfdente of Capt. and Mrs. Duffy on the evening of the 11th proximo. Arrangements aré being made for giving a balf during Chrjstmas week. The roof of Yhetnew ?‘1sonic Temple is nearly completed. This roof is of slate and galvanized iron, The building is 55 feet in height, and haS a'stage for the lower hall 16 by 34 feet, which will have a hand- some drop curtain: This hall will be used for public entertainments. The Masons will give a fair-in the new building com- mencing on the 16tn of Dece:nber and last- ing one week. An interesting entertain- ment will be provided, with a change of program each night. A jury of condemnation has granted a right of way of 7,000 square feet through the property of Mr. A. C. Parker at Lake- land to the Columbia and Maryland Elec- tric railway, the award being $1,600. Mr. Charles H. ‘Stanley represented ‘the rail- road and Mr. W. G. Johnson the property owner. The same jury granted a right of way of 11,000 square fect through the property of Mr, John_T. Flannagan _ at Lakeland to the new Electric railway, the amount paid for the same being $210. Miss Florence Carr entertained a_ few frierds at her father’s residence on John- son avenue last evening. Miss Alice Owensy who“has been some time with relatiyessin Baltimore county, is,spending a few gays at home with her parents, Dr. and Mrg. Owens. Gr Miss Grace Vah Eoan, who has been ill with typhoid. féver for severat weeks, has suse tly recevered to be out. Mr. James C. Rogers of Bladens who has been seriously ll for quite is improving. 3 : 1 sel —_———- SLIGO. There will be preaching at the Sligo M. E. Church Sunday, December, 1, by the Rev. J. R. Cannon, who it is expected will soon be the permanent pastor of the church. Services will begin at 3 o'clock in the af- |, ternoon, and immediately thereafter a meet- ing will be held in the church for the per- manent organization of a Sunday school to meet at 2 o'clock p.m. on each Sabbath. At this meeting the superintendent and other officers of the Sunday school will be elected. Mr. and Mrs. George E. White of Nor- beck are visiting Mrs. Eli Lizear. Mrs. F. A. Bickford of New York is visit- ing her mother, Mrs. Josephine Glascott, at Linden, A runaway accident occurred at Silver Spring Tuesday evening last at 5 o'clock, caused by the whistling of an epgine at- tached to an express train, delayed there under the blotk system, calling in its flag- man. It seems that the horse of Clarence Bennett, while standing in front of the feed store of Wm. E. Mannakee, became fright- ened and ran away. Upon reaching the crossing gates, which were closed, he | swerved to the left and ran across an open field, ‘leaving the buggy wrecked at a tele- graph pole. Nobody hurt. Considerable annoyance is caused to the people residing im the neighborhood of Sil- ver Spring by the constant noise kept up nearly every marning about 4 o'clock by the whistle of freight trains white leaving and gathering cars at this place. ore eS TAKOMA PARK. Tite Thanksgiving services in the churches here evidenced by the large attendance the general desire ‘to o¥serve this portion of the progr:m, the morning service in Church and the twilight servica:in the Presbyterian Church having large congregations. Many families had the customary gathering at their homes of distaht relatives and friends. Capt. Allea_D. Faote returned from New York to eat his Thanksgiving dinner at his Tzkomashome: rae Oo."Summy and Miss mmy spent:teddayswith the parents of « former, Where. twentystwo covers were |, leaving but two plgentees, viz, Mr. and Mrs.’Ffank A. Marsh of South Bend, Ina. Congressman A. M. Hardy and family of Indiana were Tharksgivirg cuests cf Maj. i Mrs. Danigh O. Driscoll at their pic- ue home ¢n “the Sligo” in North Ta- koma. Mr. Hardy and the major being old campaigners, the day was spent in mutual rejoicing Gver the recent party victorie: coh The condition of Mrs. B. ‘Tuesday changed to unfavorable symptoms which excited grave apprehension in the minds of physicians and friends, has again in-proved. Her sister, M Page, continues to improve, while Harry Page, the young- member of this terribly afflicted fam- suffering from a relapse, which pros- ated him Monday last. Miss Lou Cowman of Baltimore arrived today, and will visit Miss Swormstedt of Maple avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. Vance Lewis have Issued invitstions to the marriage of their daugh- ter, Jessie Marie, to Mr. Cassell Severanc Tuesday, December 10, at Hamline M. E. Church, Miss Stene of Brightwood will be maid of hencr, with Mr. Frank Severance, brether of the groom, as best man, and Messrs. E. R. Conner, Lawton Norwood, Wm. Mussey and Chas. M. Lewis, brother of the bride, as ushers. A house in Le Droit Park is being furnished’ by Mr. Sev- erance for his bride. The rehearsal of those participating In the concert to be given ty the choir of Trinity P. E. Church early in December wil’ be held tonight at the residence of Miss Summy on Oak avenue. ‘The dance in Waters’ Hall Tuesday night was one of the most delightful of the sea- son, many from Washington, Linden, Silver Springs, Brightwood and Vicinity’ being present. These dances have become popu- Cowl, which lar, and ate eagerly looked forward to since the closing of the Hotel Takoma. —_———_—_ IERNDON. A company styling themselves ‘West's Comedians” advertised to perform in Cen- tral Hall Tuesday night. Large and showy Lills were posted throughout the town, and a fair-sized audience was the result. Their hills stated that there would be ten first- class artists, and every artist a star. But five made their appearance, and but two or three took any part in the performance. Great disappeintment was expressed by the audience, which eventually resulted in com- plaint being made to the mayor, who Issued a warrant and the members of the company were arrested next morning and tried before the mayor's court for obtaining money un- der false pretenses. The evidence at the trial all went to prove the above named facts. The plea of the parties was that they were disappointed in the non-arrival of two of their 1.umber, and that they were handi- capped in other ways. The mayor let them off with a light fine, which, with the costs, amounted to only $5, and they very soon left town. ‘The musical and literary entertainment came off as per bills at Congregational Church Wednesday evening. Opening with a male chorus by the glee club, Miss Grace Stephenson then gave a recitation, ““Thanks- giving Generosity,” after which “My Noth- er’s Song” was given by Mr. C. E. Yount; duet, mandolin and autoharp, Messrs. Walk- er and Heitmuller; reading, “A Warning to Schoolmasters,” Mr. H. Hanes; “The Sony Which Touched My Heart,” Mrs. Ballou; song, “Good-bye, Sweetheart,” Mr. Frank McNeill; chorus by glee club; solo, “Two is Company; Three is None,” Mr. C. E. Yount, closing with a male chorus by the glee club. At the Episcopal Church Thanksgiving day Rev. Mr. Clopton took for his text Deut. 6: ii and iif. He said that while many cther nations were at war, we are at peace with all nations. This should be a great cause for thanksgiving. Our increase in wealth has been greater in .proportion to Population for years past than has that of other nations. France is still suffering from the national unbelief of a century ago. The congregation contributed a barrel of pro- visions fer the Old Ladies’ Home in Rich- mond. At Congregational Church Dr. Mason preached from Rev. 22: ii, “And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the na- tions.” We are a great nation. We have abundant cause for thanksgiving; we should be thankful for our homes an@ our schools. The attention of the audience was cailed to the contrast between our own country and China, with its progressing disintegration, end Turkey, with its internal rottenness. “God has made His church the great dis- penser.” The preacher spoke of the many evils to be contended with, and remarked that nothing could remedy the ills that are ubroad but the leaves of the tree of life. He expressed his thankfulness that he wag per- mitted to join his people in thanksgiving. The beautiful day was greatly enjoyed. ie ABOUT THE SPARKLERS. Millions Paid by Americans in Daties on Dinmonda. From the Jewelers’ Review. There are perhaps 8,000 dealers in dia- monds in the world who carry in their stock stones worth perhaps $350,000,000. The remainder are in the hands of private individuals. There is always something fas- cinating abcut the subject of diamonds, and rich and poor like to read about precious stones. It is estimated that during the last twenty-five years the American people have paid duty on at least $180,000,000 worth of @iamonds and other precious stones. In 1893 alone they imported $15,203,563 worth, but in 1894 there was a falling off, owing to the hard times, and the total was only $4,- . This does not include uncut dia- mcnds, of which we imported more than $1,000,000 worth in 1892, $800,000 worth in 183, and $566,267 worth in 1804. During the last twenty-two years we have imported $7,087,817 worth of uncut dia- monds. In 188) we imported only $129,000 worth of uncut diamonds, and in 1889 only MM) worth. The large increase of late s been due to the fact that a number of. American jewelers have opened diamond cutting establishments. There are now fif- teen establishments in the United States which employ from one to twenty men. There are 4,000 manufacturers in Europe ard aboyt 200 in the United States, employ between 7,000 and $,000 persons as cutters and polishers. Perhaps 28,000 people are employed in the diemond mines throughout the world. We read that in past centuries 60,000 people were working in some single Indian mines at one time, and perbaps that statement is not exaggerated, since by the ald-of modern machinery one miner-ean now accomplish as much as twenty who used the primitive methods, The total value of all the dia- monds in the world undoubtedly exceeds $1,- 000,009,000. Se SQUEEZED TO DEATH. It Was Only a Mouse, but It Should Have Known Better Than to Hide. From the Lou'sville Courier-Journal. A summer girl came out of a city resi- dence the other morning and noticed on the pavement two men, who acted as if they wyere trying to catch something. She gave them very indifferent attention, but as she stepped out of the gate she heard one of. the men say, excitedly: | “There, miss, it ran under your dress.” “Ran under my dress?” she cried, with a ly jump; “what ran under my dress?” “Wh: a white mouse,” he answered. “We upset our cage of them out here and have caught all but one—the one that is under your dress.”” ‘The summer girl scampered back into the house and came back shortly quite indig- nant. “It is not so,” she said. ‘Your mouse didn’t get on me at all, I examined my dress thoroughly, and it was not there.” “AN right,” the man said. “I saw it go under your dress; we have lost a whité mouse and you have got it.”” Still indignant, the summer girl walked on down the street. Several squares away from home she felt a queer, wriggling sen- sation on her person just under the clothes at her belt. She grabbed the spot and dashed into a doctor's office, which was fortunately at hand. “Oh, pleas she hurriedly exclaimed to the doctor, “won't you call your wife? 1 thing I have a mouse on me. Mrs. Doctor came to the rescue, and, sure enough, snugly hidden in the folds of the summer girl's fluffy gown, but quite dead from the hearty squeezing, was the poor little lost white mouse. Harry Chapman, colored, murderer of Henry Pendleton, colored, was convicted of who | manslaughter at Culpeper, Va. CUBANS USED DYNAMITE, A Raflway Train Carrying Spanish Troops Wrecked. Advices from Cuba via the steamship Olivette state that near Cinen Rojas on November 25 the insurgents, commanded by Leonico Vidal, wrecked a train carrying 200 Spanish soldiers and a quantity of arms and ammunition. The insurgents placed a dynamite bomb on the track, and it ex- ploded with terrible force. The locomotive and the car next to it were torn to kindling wood and the other coaches derailed. The engineer, fireman and thirteen sol- diers who were in the coach were killed by the explosion. Eighteen soldiers were also killed when the rear coaches were derailed, as they went down a high embankment. About fifty soldiers were wounded, some of them mortally. The soldiers who were uninjured were so horrified that they sur- rendered to the insurgents without resist- ance. The arms and ammunition captured were valued at many thousands of dollars. In the Vuelta Abajo district hundreds of men-are leaving the tobacco plantations to join the insurgents. The planters complain that the Spanish authorities are unable to protect them. Under an order from the Treasury De- partment, the arms, ammunition and sup- plies that were seized at Key West, Fla., three months ago on the supposition that they were destined for the Cuban insur- gents have been turned over to the claim- ants. The value of the seized goods was placed at $7,000. The government made the seizure on suspicion. There was not a scintilla of evidence. ; Horsa’s Officers Arrested. Capt. Wiborg of the Danish steamer Horsa, Jens P. Pedersen, chief mate, and H. Johansen, second mate, were arrested at Philadelphia yesterday on a warrant issued by United States Commissioner Bell, charg- ing violation of the neutrality laws. The affidavit was made by Dr. Jose Congosta, the Spanish consul and specifically avers that on November 9 last the defendants set on foot a military expedition to Cuba, in the dominion of the king of Spain, with whom the United States is at peace. The prisoners were heid in $1,500 bail each for a hearing today. The amount was entered by Capt. W. W. Ker, owner of the sieamship Laurada, which has also been under sus- picion as a filibuster. Immediately after the arrest of the men the Danish consul gave them a private hearing in his office, when they emphatically denied the charge. Warrants were also Issued for the arrest of Capt. Svanoe and his two mates of the steamer Leon, on similar charges. The Leon recently went aground while_proceed- ing down the river to meet, as is alleged, the Joseph W. Foster, and convey arms and men for Cuba to the latter vessel. She is now undergoing repairs at Wilmington, Del., and the warrants were placed in the hands of officers of that place. Sangaily’s Trin] Begun. The trial of Gen. Julio Sanguily, the Cu- ban leader, who was arrested on February 24 by Governor General Calleja on the charge of illegal acts against the Spanish government, was commenced at Havana, Cuba, yesterday. Gen. Sanguily has been confined in the Cabanas fortress. There was a. great crowd in the court room when the defendant was brought in, unmanacled, decently dressed and escorted by several policemen. After the usual formalities upon the opening of the trial had been gone through with, Gen. Sanguily was called to the stand. In his testimony he denied having made any appointments with the insurgent lead- ers, and also denied having written letters to Dr. Betancourt of Matanzas demanding funds to leave with his family while he took the field in the rebel cause. + 0+ A NEW LIFE PRESERVER. Ry Inflating Portions of the Cellular Texture Beneath the Skin. From the Philadelphia Record. A noved means of saving life in marine accidents has been discovered, which, if generally used, will probably lessen greatly the nuraber of lives lost by such accidents. The invention has been pronounced very important by the French Academy of Scierces, which at one of their last meet- ings listened very attentively to a lecture by Dr. Laveraux upon the new invention. The inyentor does away with all artificial belts and other floating appliances; he pro- reses to inflate the cellular texture beneath the human skin on the breast, which, if flied with air, forms a natural pneumatic belt, by the aid of which one may not only float himself, but even support another body. The idea is said to be perfectly practica- 1é. It hus been proved that a man weigh- ing 160 pounds, whose spefic weight is be- tween 1.08 and 1.10, whose head may weigh seven pounds, needs only about 200 cubic inches of air within his body in order to float with his head out of the water. This amount of air is easily inserted into the hollow space beneath the skin with Dr. Schneider's aseptic syringes, which will in one injection inflate from, 20 to 85 cubic inches of air. The introduction of the point, which is only two millimeters thick, will hardly be felt. Such a pump is not even necessary. z It is much simpler to use a little appa- ratus, which consists of a hollow neebie, @ thin rubber hose eighteen inches long, into which this neeble is Inserted. A little aseptic cotton placed in the open end ot the rubber hose fs all that is necessary. The skin is simply raised, the hollow ne dle introduced into it, and then the other end of the rubber hose is taken into the fhouth and the man's own breath blown into it. Two deep respirations, which are blown into each side of the breast, will be sufficient to float a man, however heavy. —-+e-+ A Strange Denth in Moscow. From the London Globe. Of the dangers attending the propagation of bacteria for scientific purposes, the death of M. Woltoff, professor of bacteri- ology in Moscow, is a painful example. The accounts of his death state that a year ago he was experimenting with a view of obtaining the bacteria producing putridity, when the phial containing a culture of septic micro-organisms suddenly burst, and a fragment of the glass caused a slight wound on his neck. This soon healed, but the bacteria had entered his system, symptoms of poisoning followed, and, though he was sent to the Crimea for change of air, he gradually succumbed. }#served? This is a = DUFFY'S PURE ., QS = FOR MEDICINAL USE NO EUSEL OIL For COUGHS, : COLDS, CHILLS, and even PNEUMONIA. This great whinkey hax no equal. Be careful of imitations. Sold by druge gists and grocers. Send for pamphlet to DUFFY MALT WHISKEY Co., Rochester, N. Y. PLAN Boston Wants to Start an Old-Fash- fioned Stock Company. A meeting was held in the Bijou Theater in Boston the other day for the purpuse of publicly introducing a project looking to- wari the improvement of the stage. The presiding officer was Henry M. Rogers, whe spoke at length upon the objects of the corporation which it is intended to form, and, after reading letters from the Rev. Leightom Parks and Henry Irving, introduced Henry A. Clapp as the chief speaker of the meeting. Mr. Clapp dwelt upon the present moral and intellectual status of the stage and expressed the opin- ion that something could be done to rectify the so-called decadence of the English drama. Papers were presented for signature em- bodying the scheme for the organization of the Standard Company of Aciors, and the outcome will be made known when the committee has canvassed the situation and obtained the necessary financial encourage- ment. Henry Irving's Letter. Herry Irving's letter was as follows: “I am sorry that I shall not be able to attend the meeting with regard to the for- matior of the sew stock company, but I assure you that my sympathies and best wishes are altogether with the undertik- ing. Some such measure is necessary for the furtherance of proper histrionic train- ing, and any country which is without state help in such training should look gratefully on such a public spirited enter- prise. “The national utility of such a body, for instance, as the Comedie Francaise, can- net be overrated, for not only ean it pre- serve the subtleties of artistic work which genius creates and tradition completes, but it can Keep ever before young workers those happy inspirations of the moment which ccunt for so much in an art which is ever in touch with temperament,and which a continuously existing body can record and transmute into living facts. Not that cone temperament can reproduce the quali- ties of another, but to know and be able to judge of the method and effect of great predecessors must in any art be of incal- culable advantage. Such advantage an only be preserved by the transmittance of example, and to classical art traditions are not mere clouds that come and go. With great traditions may come great styic, and without great style there can be no great acting. To see a great actor is in itself, for a younger one, something of an educa- tion, and to see the moods of great artists placed before the student must be of the greatest advantage in any school of art. “Now, how are these traditions to be pre- guestion which I have often been asked ™my own country, Money is spent om a great variety* of phil- anthropic and ed@ucational objects; there are handsome endowments for schools of painting and colleges of music, why not have one subventioned theater in a large center where the standard of the drama can be successfully upheld, and where the student may study the methods and tech- nique of his art? For with such a theater there would be a dramatic school. In years to come it will scarcely be under- stood how in our times so potent an insircu- ment for good or iil as the stage was left entirely outside the sphere of public admin- istration progress. In my young days there were dramatic schools—old stock compa- nies, where an actor was compelled to study many parts in many plays, and to know the difference of gesture and de- meanor between one romantic period and another. The present system of long runs gives an actor little chance. It is for the future of our stage that some are concern- ed, and the future of the young actor should be earnestly thought over. Tneaters are increasing and actors are increasing, and our sons and daughters are taking to the stage and pining for the want of some help and discipline. The theater is an im- portant factor in the life of an ordered community, and it becomes us to help it onward and upward.” ——_——-+ee____ Army Orders. Lieut. Col. C. M. Bailey, eighteenth infan- try, has been ordered to temporary duty for a period of three months at Fort Sheridan, Ill, at the expiration of which time he will join his proper station in the department of Texas. Capt. L. 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