Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1895, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1895—-SIXTEEN PAGES. MEA ea Big plant= | losses. very | Yale new machinery “YALE” EF is not only the name of one of the biggest and finest colleges in America, but it is also the | name of one of the most modern and well- equipped laundries im America. collars and cuffs washed every week by the =-could wash all the collars and cuffs worn in Washington without a bit of trouble. =perfect sanitation =Clock=like punctuality---responsible for all Hadn’t you better drop a postal this night asking our wagon to call for your laundry bundle? . THe YAL Steam F. H. Walker & Co., 514 loth Street and 1104 14th Street. *Phone 1092. Plant, 43 G st Over 30,000 Laundry, John Rudden, 513 7th St. Flocking to Rudden’s. Furniture Reduced “ CREDIT. to gle you all the credit you want as ever. to But what we want e have e today is the fact that cle of ni the pric ed ry every ar in stock in order to muke yon do your holiday buying now. ‘The crowds that ara flocking here during this sale are not going. to be di ppointeg® tn the quality “ot our Furniture. Nothing but the prices reduced— quality still head and s above the er dealers, Brussels Carpet from Soc. yard up. A splendid variety—latest patterns. Ingrain Carpets, 35¢. yard up. All Carpets made, laid LINED free. = $12 Genuine Oak Chiffonier, with five drawers, reduced to $7.50. $35 Genuine Highly Polished 3-pe. Oak Bed Room Suite, dresser 24x30 bevel plate mirror, reduced to $20. 5 6-pe. Overstuffed Bro- catelle Parlor Suite reduced to $40. A nice $15 Oak Sideboard, with mirror top, reduced to $1o. The finest line of Banquet and Parlor Lamps exhibited in Washing- ton—the lowest prices—and all the credit you want. Rudden’s, 3 Seventh Street. Mod and ‘Drop In and SeeUs. When you're Don't SUBURBAN NEWS A report has prevailed for several days in some quarters that the authorities of St. Elizabeth Asylum were not unlikely to come into conflict with some of the labor organizations of the city, principally the carpenters, in reference to a question of wages, the rumor being that carpenters were being employed at the institution at the rate of $1.50 per day. A Star reporter who made inquiry con- cerning the matter was told by those in a position to be fully informed on the subject that it is the invariable rule of Su- perintendent Godding to pay all mechanics employed by him the rates of wages which prevail among union men outside, but that there have been instances when men who did not claim to be carpenters, but were Jas laborers and were willing to work as assistants to the carpenters, have been hired as such. None of these have, how- ever, it is said, been paid a sum less than at the rate of $1.75 per day. And it Is as- serted that this course was resorted-to be- cavse the officials wished to keep the men at employment, therwise there would have been no work for them to do. A report on the matter will be made to the Carpenters’ Council at its next meet- ing, and it is believed by those Interested that the subject will be disposed of in a manner satisfactory to all concerned. An interesting religious service took place yesterday morning at the Anacostia Meth- odist Episcopal Church, Rev. James Mc- Laren, pastor, the occasion being the first communion of more than fifty persons, who have been converted since the revival serv- {ces now in progress in the church were begun. In the course of an interesting ad- dress approprizte to the event, Mr. Mc- Laren said that the officials of the church had when the meeting commenced hoped for fi converts, and that more than that number have found religion, while others are seeking it. It 1s stated that some of the recent con- yerts have become so zealous that they stop strangers on the street and urge them to attend the night meetings at the church, and that much good has resulted through these efforts. Rev. Mr. Muncaster, who has been of much assistance to Mr. McLaren, will, it is expected, go to Virginia during the present week to hold evangelistic services there. Notices were read in the various Protest- ant churches of Anacostia yesterday that a mass meeting of citizens will be held at onic Hall Wednesday night for the pur- of protesting to the excise board against the issuance of a license for the | sale of liquor at the hotel now under con- struction in the town. The election of officers of. the Woman's Relief Corps, auxiliary to John A. Logan Post, G. A. R., of Anacostia, will take place tonight at Masonic Hall. The present offl- cers are: Mrs. Mary I. Crawford, presi- dent; Mrs. Lydia MeGinness, senior vice president; Mrs. Sarah T. Grant, junior vice president; Mrs. M. R. Smith, "treasurer; s Anna Anderson, secretary; Mrs. Emily ve, conductor; Mrs. H. W. Eno, as- eonductor; Mrs. Mary McLean, in. It is believed that if she will pt the position, Mr be elected president for the ensuing rm, and it is expected that there will also be changes in the other offices, as it is the desire of the present incumbents r fellow members a chance to honors of position. Eliza P. Walson ation on the charge of mali- roying the property of M s Webb in that town, and was released 20 as collateral for a hear- ing tomorr It is alleged that the prop- said to be da brooded is said that ter It 4: her parties implicated in k on Mr. Webb's premises. —— HYATTSVILLE, le social events rbration of the One of the most enjoya of th n was the twenty-fifth anni ry of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. at thelr pretty e on Maryland i Friday Mrs, H. R. § nd Miss Belle sisted them in Jacobs, their daug receiving their many guests. Mr. and My Jacobs were the recipients of many beau- | tiful and handsome presents, among which was an elegant silver fish service, presented by the associates of Mr. Jacobs in the pen- sion office. The house was tastefully deco- rated with chrysanthemums, roses and holly. Mr. C. A. M. Wells entertained the guests with a number of selections on the banjo. An elaborate supper was served. Among the many friends who came to present their congratulations to the happy couple were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mark- wood, Mr. and Mrs. W.°W. Maloney, Mr. and Mrs, E. L. Payne, Mr. and Mrs. R. V Lawrenson, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Ja- cobs, parents of the host; Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Sanders, Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Dorsey, Master Mathew and Miss Regina Jacobs, Mrs. and Miss McDonald, Mr. Alex- ander Jackson, Mr. Miles, Mrs. C. Mark- ward and Mr. C. A. M. Wells of Hyatts- ville, Mrs. J. S. Moling and daughters, Mrs. J, A. Frank and Miss Lunt of Alexandria, Va.; Mr. and M W. Greerdrum of Anacostia, the Misses Emma and Laura Jacobs, Mrs. James Brown and Miss Mil- dred Brow Mrs. John Mulholland and daughter, Mr. E. J. Jones, Col. and Mrs. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Legethoff and daugh- ter, Capt. and Mrs. Johns, Dr. Chamberlin, Mr. and Mrs. Pulliem, W. W. Anderson, Capt. Davidson, Mr. George Heslam of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Shouse of Vincennes, Ind. Miss Alice Owens entertained a number of friends last Friday evening at Hill Top, the home of her father. ‘Several pretty duets were sung by Misses Nellie and Cora Moran. Mrs. J. H. Ralston entertained the guests with comic songs. Interesting cha- rades were given, and the Virginia reel was danced, after which refreshments were served. Those present were Mr. Maynard and Miss Howard of Baltimore county, the Misses Irwin of Keokuk, Iowa, Dr. and Mrs, J. R. Owens, Mrs. J. H. Ralston, Misses Lola and May Tricou, Nellie and Cora Mo- ran, Mary Dorsey, Mary Wells, Nellie and Tolle Dens woniae Fuller, and Messrs. ert, Dorsey, Frank Carr, Edward F’ and C. A. M. Wells. seule Mr. and Mrs. Moses G. Smith have re- turned from their brjdal trip and are resid- ing on Columbia avenue. The Misses Irwin of Keokuk, Towa, are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. J. H. Ral- ston, on Wing Rest avenue. At a recent meeting of Keystone Chapter, No. 32, Royal Arch Masons, the following officers were Installed: Chas. H. Long, most excellent high priest; M. H. Kearney, ex- cellent scribe; Dr. S. C. Cox, excellent kin, E. A. Fowler, captain host; H. S. Gray, principal sojourner; H. B. Major, secretar: W. P. Magruder, treasurer; J. A. Schultz. member third veil. Grand Lecturer Gri ham Dukehart will be present at a meet- ing which will be held December 11. Mr. Louls D, Wine has had 560 Norway maple trees planted in his subdivision in the upper part of this village. Miss Ida Van Dochenhausen of George- town fs visiting the Misses Schoepf. A jury of condemnation granted a right of way, consisting of 1 3-4 acres, through the property of Mr. George Calvert, above Riverdale, to the Columbia and Maryland electric railway yesterday, the award being $354. The amount allowed by the jury of condemnation for the right of way through the property of Mr. A. C. Parker at Lake- land to the new electric raflway was $600, instead of $1,600, as has been erroneously stated. Messrs. Edward Gray and Edward Gasch, representing a committee of young men, gave an enjoyable dance Thanksgiving night at Grand Army Hall. A number of young people from Riverdale, Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Benning and Washington were present, and “tripped the light fantas- tic toe” till a late hour. Miss Katie Fillebrown of Washington was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Brooke Hun- ter, Friday. Mr. Schwartzel of Washington has nearly completed a handsome fraine dwelling on Maryland avenue, oppesite the Presby- terian Church, . — BROOKLAND. The citizens of Brookland are much pleased with the rapid progress of the ad- dition to the school building. As yet, only half a day has been lost by the seventh and eighth grades during the building. The new part has now almost reached the sec- ond fleor. Mrs. Wm, Williams of Washington was the recent guest of Mrs. Louis Jullien. Mr. Elliot Herdman of Ann Arbor, Mich., who has been for a short while the guest of Mr. Bradley McCormick, will re- main in Brockland during the winter months. Rev. Dr. H. Hyremat's house, on 12th street, is near completion. The entertainment given at Foundry Church in Washington Thanksgiving night for the benefit of the Brookland M. E. Church proved a success, much to the grat. ification of the Methodists of Brookland. Last night the Baptist Young People's Union held an interesting meeting, conduct- ed by Mrs. R. R. West, the wife of the pastor. The subject of the evening was “Baptism.” ‘The Epworth League of the M. E. Church yesterday evening was ied by Mr. R. Dutton, president of the Langdon Christian vor Society. He took for his subject “The World Without Christ.” 5 Revival services began last evening at the Methodist Episcopal Church, and will con. tinue every evening through this week. They will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Chapman, who will exhihit his usual zeal and earnestness in the work. Mrs. Reinmuth 1s occupying the store on the Bunker Hill road, recently made vacant by Mr. R. S. Wolf _Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Haniow of Richmond, Va., are visiting Mr. and Mrs, Jolin L. Lake of Lansing street. Mr. R. S. Wilfe anticipates building a store next to his new house on the Bunker Hill road near Fort street, which he will gecupy as a grocery and confectionery ‘ore. Mr. Franklin T. Howe, jr., after an ill- ness of two months, is again able to re- sume his duties at che bureau of engraving and printing. ——— BRIGHTW OOD. On Tuesday night the Ladies’ Aid So- clety of Stansbury Lodge gave a supper an hop for the benefit of the lodge. It was more successful than any previous affair of its kind given by the lodge. The music, rendered by Kuhn's Orchestra, was espe- cally fine. The banquet room was gaily lighted and decorated with flowers. The tables were-covered with the daintiest of eatables, The grand visitation of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter took place Wednesday night at Masonic Hall. The attendance was very large, many members of visiting lodges being present. A short program of music and speeches was given. Notably among these were vocal music by Messrs, Balloch and Lamond and an address by Rev. Geo. W. Williams, assistant rector of the Rock Creek Church, After the program all re- paired to the banquet room, where refresh- ments were served by Mrs, Lamond, Mrs. Nalley and Mrs. Mayne. The protracted meeting at Emory Chapel continued throughout the past week, with good attendance and@ much enthusiasm. Thursday Rev. A. C. Stier, who was an- nounced to take charge of the meeting, was absent, but Pastor Shipley conducted it in- stead. Rev. J. S. Shipley received Thanksgiving eve many donations from his congregation. Mr. Joseph Walsmith, formerly of Ta- koma Park, has moved into the house on Flint street recently vacated by Mr. W. J. Cook. Miss Genns of Wilmington, Del., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Sands, on Flint street, has returned home. —_—-___ FALLS CHURCH, A terrible accident occurred here Satur- day about 5 o'clock p.m., by which Miss Maud Summers, a young lady of sixteen, came near losing her life by one of tho: unfortunate accidents which the careless handling of firearms sv often causes. It appears that Miss Summers was visiting her sister, Mrs. Jennie E. Boernstein, dur- ing the absence of the older members of the family, and Sigel Boernstein, a young man of about the same age us the unfortu- nate young lady, was handling a pistol, and remarked, “I belleve I will go out and shoot at a‘cat,’”’ when she, laughingly, re- marked, “Suppose you shoot me. In a moment a report was heard, and she fell to the floor, seriously shot. The young man in taking the pistol, which was self-acting, from his pocket had caught the hammer in some way with his clothing, and the pistol went off, with the unfortunate result. The ball struck Miss mers in the groin, and the attending physician probed for it, but it could not be located. The pistol was of good size, of 32 caliber. The young peo- i i ple, thoroughly frightened, at once went for neighboring physicians, and Doctors G. B. Fadely, A. S. Boswell and T. C. Quick were soon at the bedside of the sufferer and rendered all the aid that medical skill could devise Dr. Talbott, the regular phy- sician of the family, also soon arrived and tcok the patient in charge. It is feared that a portion of the clothing entered the wound and may give trouble, otherwise no serious results are apprehended. Sunday evening Dr. N. F. Graham was called in by the attending physician, and the two de- cided to let the ball remain. While suffer- ing considerable pain, the young lady is do- ing as well as could be expected. The family and friends are greatly distressed at the occurrence, and especially the young man who was the innccent cause of the ac- cident. The Church Improvement Society-of the M. E. Church, composed of the Jady mem- bers cf the church, held a business meeting Friday night at the residence of Mrs. Kate Wright, and after the transaction of the business held a delightful rociable, at which many of the members and friends were present. An interesting progvam, consist- ing of the following, was rendered, viz: Chorus, “The Eye of Faith;” prayer by reading, by Mr. H. A. Beach, piano solo, by Mrs. W. N. Febrey; vocal trio, Mrs. Kate Wright, Miss Elsie Febrey and Mr. H. C. Febrey; reading, Mr. W. M. Ellison. Among the many in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mankin, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Febrey, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ellison, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Beach, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Febrey, Mrs. Garner, Mrs. Doraldson, Mrs. Elmer Crump, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. J. E. Birch, Misses Eva Birch, Beulah Donaldson, Elsie Febrey, Lenora Wright, Edna Bailey, Ida Moreland, Hattie Kirby, Bertha Dewdney, Nellie and Blanche Gott, Inez Daniels, Ma- Lel Brunner, Flora Chapman, Rev. A. M. Cackley, Messrs. Thomas Dewdney, Benja- min Stalcup, Edward Talbott, Harry, Ward and Ray Kirby, Jesse Hirst, Gus_ Davis, Henry Bailey, Wilbur and Bernard Donald- sen, Ross Wright. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will meet at the par- sonage Tnursday afternoon, with Mrs. S. A. Ball and Mrs. 8. S. Luttrell in charge of s. J. E. Ingalls of Washington have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Rorebeck. Mrs. G. W. Center Saturday received a telegram announcing the death of her only remaining sister, living at Armenia, N. Y. Two sisters died during last week. The official board of the M. EB. Church will held a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Rev. C. W. Ball of Herndon will assist in the revival services in the M. E. Church this week. Sunday night there was a large congregation present, and Bev. Mr. Mac- Michael of Washington preached. Mrs. Hattle Wood led the young people’s meeting Sunday afterncon. Dr. T. M. Talbott is erecting new poles on his telephone line from kere to his resl- dence. : Prof. J. W. Chickering of Washington de- livered a fine lecture in Odd Fellows’ Hall Friday night, under the auspices of the Village Improvement Society. A large au- dience was present. His subject was “Alaska.” Constable A. R. Jacobs has gone to War- renton, and before returning will visit his son, Rev. J. R. Jacobs, who is located in that county. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Breckinridge,who have been visiting their son, D. H. Breckinridge, returned to their home in Loudoun county on Saturday. Mr. Thomas Popkins has rented and moved in the rooms over Mr. G. A. Lut- trell’s store on Washington street. At the meeting of the members of the Presbyterian Church Wednesday night Rev. D. L. Rathbun, pastor, and Mr. G. W. Hawxhurst were elected delegates to the national anti-saioon convention, which meets in Wasiington December 17, 18 and 19. Mrs. George W. Center has received a telegram announcing the death of her sis- ter, living at New London, Conn. Miss May Barrow of Farmville, Va., is visiting Miss Lula Mankin, on Broad street. Thursday night thirty young people from Washington enjoyed a straw ride and stopped at Dr. 8. S. Luttrell’s, where they were hospitably entertained by Miss Pearl Luttrell. The party was chaperoned by Miss Hazel Henderson and Mr. Fred. Dowe. Mr. W. A. Mankin, with his bride, spent Thursday with his parents here. The Southern Railway Company will make considerable repairs to the crossing at East End depot, agreeabiy to the re- quest of council. s Edith E. Shoemaker of Philomont, Loudoun county, Va., is visiting Mrs. Lewis B. Parker, Revival services commenced in the M. FE. Church Wednesday night, conducted’ by the pastor, Rev. S. A. Ball, assisted by Rev. S. P. Shipnian, presiding elder of this circuit. Professor A. and E. Corning gave his scholars able dance at Odd y night. Messrs. ison, Dr. J. B. Gould and W. Nowlan, the road committee of the corporation, are preparing for the reception of the stone crusher, lately pur- chased by the council. Mr. George N. Lester and family are in Atlanta, Ga., attending the exposition. The members of the Young People’s So- ciety of Christian Endeavor held a pleas- ant sociable at the parlors of the Baptist Church on Monday night. Miss Lillie Porter has returned from a visit to relatives in Baltimore. Miss Fannie Moore of Washington visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Larnier. —_—— LANGDON, Ww H. is Miss Anna Marshall of Washington was entertained by her cousin, Mrs. H. W. MeNeal of Emporia street, Thanksgiving day. A pleasant surprise party was given in honor of Mr. William Pailas, jr., at the residence of his father, on 20th street, Ava- lon Heights, Wednesday evening. Among those present were the Misses Nellie Burke, Lily Tomlin, Bertha Hunter, Mary Hagan, Mamie Pallas, Kate Stanford, Cora Yager, Louise Wagner, Grace Pallas, Lucy Demp- sey and Anna Pallas, Messrs. Frank Hagan, George Stanford, William Jores, William Ward, John Standford, Robert Newell, I. Standford, Robert Yager, Joseph Pallas, John Sweeny and William Pallas, also Mrs. I. Stanford and Mrs. J. Yager of Washington. Games and dancing were participated in until a late hour, Langdon Lodge, No. 6, I. O. G. T., held its regular meeting Friday evening in their hall. ‘There were present from’ visiting Icdges Mr. Agra Goff, district chief templar of District N M M. ell of Stearn Memorial; Dr. James A. Dickerson of Morning Star Lodge, and Miss Hattie Harvey of Washington. Mr. Azra Goff gave a very pleasant and instructive talk to the lodge. Mr. Goff installed the follow ing officers for the ensuing term: C. T Mrs. I. J, Baker; P. C. T., Mrs. A. ) Dewey T., Mr. Charles B. C M., Mi: Verdie Catterton; D. Avary Smoot; T., Mrs. J. G. Durfe: meron; M., Mr. Mi: Anna Chesky; guard, Mr, ¥ Pallas, and sentinel, Mr. Charles May. Mr. ‘Paul Higdon of Hyattsville, Md., visited his brother, Mr. Francis Z, Higdon; at his home, on poria street. COLLEGE PARK. The Columbia and Maryland Electric Railway Company has secured the right of way from Mr. George H. Calvert, the amount awarded by the jury of condemna- tion being $354. Mr. Talty of Washing- ton, who has the contract of the company for the construction of the culvert at Riverdale, has a large force of men at work. It will be built of stone and arched with brick, the cost being about $2,000. A drematic, musical and athletic enter- tainment will be given December 13 at the Agricultural College for the benefit of the athletic association. An entertainment for the benefit of St. Jchn’s Church, Beltsville, Md., was given in the Grange Hall Friday night. Rev. Geo. 'T. Dudley delivered a lecture on “Oxford Life,” which was well illustrated by stere- opticon views. This was followed by a turkey and oyster supper, from which quite a large sum was realized. Invitations are out for a dance to be given by the Rossbourg Club of the Mary- land Agricultural College Friday evening, December 6. The vestry of St. John's Church has ap- pemted Mr, Charles G. Emack delegate, with Mr. J. O. Johnson as alternate, to the E -opal convention to be held at Weshington December 4. Lakeland Lodge, No. 124, Knights of Pythias, held a meeting last’ Wednesday night and conferred the first and second es upon quite a number. fr and Mr H. R. Deakin have re- turned from a t to West Virginia. Mr, P. A. Bowen, jr retur to Washingten after a short visit to his broth- er-in-law, Captain R. W. Silvester. Miss Mary E. Johnson of Melrose Insti- d ute is home for the Thanksgiving holli- lays. Mr. R. C. M. Calvert has returned to Schenectady, N. ¥., after a pleasant visit to_his home. $ President and Mrs. Silvester of the Agri- cultural Cdlege entertained the senior class at tea last week. Mrs. Muirr of Washington is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Poynton. Miss Eugenia Eversfield of Baltimore is visiting Dr. and Mrs. W. O. Eversfield. Miss Mary Hope of Washington is the guest of Miss Olie Hubble. SS BRANDY STATION. The annual dinner and supper given by the King’s Daughters of Brandy is an im- Portant social event, and this year was a decided success in every particular. Mrs. F. Gilkeson, president of the society, was ably assisted in dispensing the honors of the occasion by Mesdames Page, Spindle, Nottingham, Bowen, O'Brien, Hale, AHen and Tait, and the Misses Nettle Yancey, Kate Payne, Carrie and Helen Nottingham, Angie Grymes, Sallie Spindle, Sadie Gilke- son, Lovie Gilkeson and Maggie Allen. Rev. Carter Page acted as treasurer, and the financial receipts were very gratifying, and the menu of roast pig, roast turkey, oysters and side condiments appetizing. Small fancy tables were presided over by the Misses Cora*and Georgia Nottingham, Avgusta Bennett, Nannie Gilkeson and Lillie Abbott. A large party contemplate leaving Brandy in a few days for the Atlanta exposition. Ameng those intending to take the trip are Mr. J. E, Whitlock, Misses Mollie and Ella Whitlock, Messrs. Carey Humphreys and Ryland Brown, Miss Lovie Gilkeson and Mr. T. G. Tait. Mr. Edmund Broadus of was the recent guest of Mr. Payne. Mr. Judson Jennings of New Jersey is spending some time at’the heme of his father near Lignum. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church at Culpeper made a great social’ success of their tea at the residence of G. D. Gray, esq., and added about $22 to their finances. Two murder cases have been occupying the attention of the Culpeper county court, that of Settle and Chapman for the murder of Henry Pendleton, all colored. Pendle- ton lived near Rixeyville and having col- lected about $4) carelessly displayed it and was waylaid by Chapmand and Killed. Chapman insisted that Settle’s brother-in- law instigated the murder, but Settle was acquitted and Chapman convicted of mur- der in the first degree. ‘The other is the third trial of John Quarles for the murder of William Bundy. No decision has been reached in this case, and Quarles is at present out on bail. —_—- TAKOMA PARK. Washington John Y. Mrs Nellie Webber, with her daughters, Nellie and Mamie, are in Newton, Iowa, where they have been visiting friends since Avgust. A telegram was received yester- day by Mrs. Norman Brainard, mother of the former, that they had determined to delay their departure for home, and would not spend Thanksgiving day here, as an- ticipated. Mayor S. S. Shed@ has returned from a pusiness: trip of five days spent in New York. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gilbert, with Miss Gilbert, are planning to occupy at an early day their summer home in North Takoma, the recent illness of Miss Gilbert rendering this removal advisable. The date of the concert of sacred music to be given by the choir of Trinity P. E. Church has been determined, and Thurs- December 5, named as the day when it will occur. The Sunday schools connected with the churches here are holding semi-weekly meetings of preparation for their Christ- mas celebration, Mrs. J. B. Kinnear, chair- man, with Mrs. B. W. King and Miss M. Dyer, as assistants, having in charge the entertainment for the Presbyterian Sunday school. Fire Cornmissioner Geo. A. Warren, ac- companied by Chief O. D. Summy and As- sistant Chief Judd, spent a portion of the day inspecting cisterns and water sup- plies, making recommendations, etc., for dams and reservoirs in Spring ‘creek. The enlargement and improvement in progress at Takoma spring has suggested possibilities in regard to furnishing the park with water, which will receive early investigation. Mr, William Steers of Maple avenue has resumed his official duties, having entirely recovered from his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Alvey, with their chil- dren, have returned from Baltimore, where th spent Thanksgiving day with Mrs. Alvey’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Startz- man. Dr. H. M. Bennett is spending the week with relatives in and near Boston, M Mrs. Bennett, with her mother, Mr: of Clarion, Pa., were guests Thanksgiving day of Mr. and Mrs. Leonidas Hunt of Northwest Washington. Miss, Bennett is visiting friends in Bellfonte, Pa. Miss Josephine Glasscott of Linden was a recent guest of Miss Blanche Lay of Tako- ma_ Heights. Miss Wheeler of Baltimore is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. A. Schneider of Carroll ave- nu Miss Sue Davis of Holly avenue has suffi- ciently recovered from recent indispos tion to participate in the rehearsal held last night at the home of Miss Summy. The meeting tonight will be held at Mrs. Horace J. Long’s, corner Oak and Tulip avenues. : Mrs. G. De la Mater anticipates spending the winter here at her present home, cor- ner Oak and Magnolia avenues. The delightful w her of the past few days has been appreciated by the average lent, and preparations internal and ex- ternal made for the cold weather which t soon make its appearance. W. H. Fernald is v ing her daugh- ter, Mrs. L. F, Dudley, wife of the Takoma postmaster. > TRAGEDY IN A DRUG STORE. Two Brothers Use a Knife and a Pis- tol. On Tuesday mght at Otwell, Ind., Eras- tus Dillon shot and killed Fritz Kraft, and also shot Alex. Haury, a salocn keeper, who died about two hours later. The shoot- ing occurred in Dillon's drug store. The trouble arose because Hau to sell Curran Dillcn, a brother of Erastus, a drink of whisky. A short time -after Haury closed his salcon he went into the drug store cf E. Dillon, When Curran Dil- lon saw him enter he arose and said: “We will now have it out.” Then he rushed at Haury and stabbed him several times, but Haury soon got the better of him. A young man named Kraft attempted to separate them, when Erastus Dillon, who up to this time had taken no part in the affray, stepped up to him, and, placing a revolver against his breast, fired, killing him instantly. Erastus Dillon then turned his pistol tc ‘d Haury and fired, the ball entering the abdomen, and resulting in death in about two hours. The Dillon brothers were arrested after- ds and placed in the county jail at Pe- rsburg. +o+— D THE LINCOL: ATHLETE. A Quaint Remark Which He Made to the Undersized Strong Man, From McClore’s Magaine. Gov. Hoyt tells an excellent story {lus- trating I.incoln’s interest in muscle and his involuntary comparison of himself with any man who showed great strength. It was in 1859, after Lincoln had delivered a speech at the state agricultural fair of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. The two men were making the rounds of the exhibits and went into a tent to see a “strong man” perform. He went through the ordinary exercises with huge iron balls, tossing them in the afr and catching them, and rolling them on his arms and back, and Mr. Lincoln, who evidently had never before seen such a thing, watched him with intense interest, ejaculating eve now and then, “ George! By George When the performance was over Gov. Hoy . asked him to d be introduced to the athlete. He nd, as_he stood looking down on the fellow, who was very short, ing that a man So much seeing Mr. Lincoln's intere: D a quaint hy, IT could == es — Decidedly, From Ys Blevins—“It is as hard to stand success as it to stand failure.” Bostick but there is a novelty about success that makes it interesting.” ———————— RAILWAY SEA VOYAGE. Electric Line in England Across Three Miles of Water. | From the New York Herald. A railway which gives practically a sea voyage without the discomforts attending sea sickness is a decided novelty. Such an attraction is now in preparation at Brigh- ton. The line is to be called the Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Tram- road. The idea of running a self-propelling car on a railway submerged in the sea originated, it is said, with Mr. Magnus Volk of the electric railwey, Brighton, and is believed to be unique. Commencing at the eastern end of the electric railway at Brighton, the line ex- tends a distance of three miles to the vil- lage of Rottingdean, a well-known resort. Here a small iron pier has been erected for the cars to run alongside, the pier being also available for steamer traffic and prom- enading. At the Brighton end of the line an iron jetty has been erected, on which have been built commodious waiting rooms and offices. The rails are laid on concrete blocks, spaced about three feet apart, and mortised into the sound rock, the height of the blocks varying with the irregularities of the shore, A shifting sand of very moderate depth covers the rock in places, tut the rails have been laid sufficiently high to prevent any trouble from accumulations on them. The steepest gradient is 1 in 300, and the radius of curves 40 chains. The line consists of ; four rails (54 lb. a yard) laid as two tracks of 2 feet Stz inches in gauge, spaced about 18 feet outer rails, thus giving an effective Bauge of 18 feet, this being necessary to give the required stability to the cars. At high tide the depth of water over the tails is 15 feet. TMe line is now nearly complete, but the work, being tidal, has been greatly delayed by bad weather. The car is a structure on sixteen wheels, 33 inches in diameter, carrying the passen- gers at a height of 24 feet above the level of the rails. The four mein legs are tubes of drawn steel, 11 inches in diameter. At the bottom of each leg is placed a bogie truck having four wheels, the outside of the bogie being shaped like a double-ended boat to facilitate its passage through the water, and also to remove any obstructions from the rails. The four bogies are firmly held together by steel tubular struts. The wheel base is about 28 feet, and the effect- ive gauge 18 feet, giving great stability. The tops of the main legs are firmly’ built into lattice girder work, carrying the deck, and the whole structure is firmly secured by cross tles and is of great strength, al- though offering but a small surface to the force of the waves. The main deck is carried out exactly as if for a steam yacht, and measures 50 feet long and 22 feet wide. An ample supply of seats, with reversible backs, are provided to enable passengers to face the direction in which the car is going. .The center space of the deck is occupied by the saloon, and the decorations are carried out in a simple but effective manner. The roof of the saloon is railed round and forms a promenade deck, seats being placed over the glass dome and over the center of the saloon. On this upper deck are placed the controlling apparatus for driving and stop- ping the cars. The total accommodation is for one hundred to one hundred and fifty passengers. As the journey will be undertaken more for the sea air than for making the trip quickly, the speed will be kept between six and eight miles an hour. The driving ma- chinery consists of two thirty horse power electric motors, placed vertically imme- diately-over two of the main legs, one on each side of the car, the shafting being carried down inside and communicating with toothed gearing which actuates the wheels. ° LOOKING FOR HIS HOUSE. The Temporary Mystery of a Chicago Workingman's Residence. From the Chicago Record. When Pete kissed his wife good-bye in the morning his little frame house rested on rollers. The house-mover’s gang was hitching clanking chains to the heavy square timbers, and the brown horse with a dejected droop to his long head was ready to circle around the capstan and haul Pete's cottage into the street. “Don't you worry a bit, Mary,” said Pete, as he picked up his dinner pail. “The house mover told me that not an inch of plaster would fall. So long. I'll pick you up six blocks south tonight.” “Sure thing,” replied the house mover to Pete's inquiry. “This is a dead easy job. You'll find your house in the middle of the street six blocks down there tonight, and your wife and kids all O. K.” Pete was an iron molder, and the fou dry where he worked was a good how walk from home. He went to his bench in a cheerful mood. The elevated railroad company had paid him a good stiff price for his lot, and had offered to move bis house free of expense to him. Pete took . the money and bought a lot cheap in a new street half a mile nearer the foundry, two blocks from a school, and with a church just around the corner. Taking it all in all Pete considered he had made a good bargain. After Pete had filled and emptied his ladle a dozen times and had washei up he started merrily to find his home. When he arrived at the corner where he expected to meet his cottage none appeared. Pete looked north and south through the dusk, but as far as he could see the street was clesr He had spent an hour searching for the white cottage and Mary. He had asked fifty persons if they had seen a whit story cotlage on a tour, and now he himself on the edge of the sidewalk in front of the new lot he had boughi and tried to pull himself together. He could not understand it. He could think of no other path over which the house might travel. Suddenly a new idea struck him. “The fire department has made them pull the house into a vacant lot so as not to block the street. I'll start from the beginning, and if I don’t find it tonight I'll sleep in the woodshed. They haven't moved that, anyway. Only Mary will be worried.” In a quarter of an hour he was en thi old familiar sidewalk. As he hurrie along he closely examined evary house on both sides of the street. Absorbed in this he forgot his whereabouts, and he choked and gulped in aurptise when he suddenly looked into the windows of his own white cott®ge and saw Mary with her nose flat- tened against the glass watching for him, The house had not been moved a foot. “Something broke,” explained Mary, help- ing Pete to a heaping plateful of liver and bacon, “and the man will be back tomore row.” : oe —___ The Novel in the College. From. the Chicago Times Herald. “I think a course in novel reading is of the very highest moral benefit to students at a university,” said Prof. McClintock of the chair of literature at the University of Chicago. “In fact, it is the only way by which many of the men can be reached, for they will read novels when nothing in any other form of literature will appeal to them. But the course as outlined by Dr. Phelps in the Yale curriculum is not at all a new method in college instruction. Since the establishment of the Chicago Univer- sity there have been plans of study similar to what is now being forwarded as unique in theory, and as early as 1893 I delivered a series of lectures on the development of the English novel from Richardson to the present day. The same year Prof. Wilkin- son conducted a course on the short story, illustrated by examples from modern fic- tion. In 1894 a course on the realistic school of novelists was announced for the following spring to be given by Dr. Triggs, so that Dr. Phelps’ idea Is scarcely new in college work. In order to enter®the Chi- cago University it is obigatery for the stu- dent to have read several novels, so that the study of fiction and the classification of stories are important factors in our univer- sity curriculum. Abraham Lincoln's Substitute, Prom the Philadelphia Ledger. Pits the earlier days of the war It seems to have been the desire of all prom- inent men in Washington to have a rcpre- sentative in the ranks, and Lincoln no exception to the rule. At that time there was a minister named Staples In Washing- ton, one of whose sons, then aged nineteen, had a desire to go to the front. Lincoln heard of him, and, after a con ce, £e- lected him as his representative, and he for he won honor on the ved the war, and finally died field. in Stroudsburg, Pa. The inscription on the stone over his grave read Hows? J. Summerfield Stap! private of com- an h regiment, P.V @ mem- Per of the second regiment, D. C. volun= teers as a substitute of Abraham Lincoln. The father is tae Rev. John L. Staplesy now living in Stroudsburg.