Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1895, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, SATURD AY, DECEMBER 7, 1895-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. a EDUCATIONAL. COUNTRY REAL ESTATE LOT, near cor. Lyd FOR SALE 14 ELE wo to 10-tt. alley; at. bet coin Park; at the’ exceedingly low price of 50 cts. per ft. The cheapest groaud east of Cup- WELFLEY & WEEDON, 302 East Cap. st. SALE—CHEAPEST LOT ON 8 ST.—N. Sid) and Usth; less than $2 per foot now being bullt ou sold for $4 per foot; this lot BRICE & LIPSCOMB, G12 Lith st. AND ELS! ws to ex 1t FOR SALE-LOTS—COL. UT chotce, desirable Lot untnesin ered ground. 1419 F st. ¥ IN 3 subdivls: A STONE'S THROW near Dupont Circle, a de. oO. A party wall D 14th mw. deo3t FOR SALe- WItHD New Hampstire av sirable building to worth $200. CE. FOR SALE- in a stone's throw of the Zoo I if the city. ress W. FOR SALE—60 FEET ON STA on Florida ave. by 200 feet half block from 14th st e trees and wide view over city and river: and terms easy G. A. SAWYER, 1100 N. HL a OCEAN CITY, MP., ON THE ATLANTIC 001 The Sinnepurent Beach Co. ors special Induce ments to purchasers of lots who desire to bath! ‘The demand for cottages to rent Is greater tha the supply, and rents pay from 10 to 15 per ¢ on the money Invested. There can be found no seaside resort within five hours of Washington whereslofx 50x140 feet can be Dought and cottages bullt af so small « cost. ‘The beach ts absolutely healthful, free from malaria, And the absence of mosquitoes add to its comfort as a summer resort. For information and cbarts of lot apply to DEBORAH 1. HILTON, with JOHN F. WAGGAMAN, Lith and G, now. corner. nozt-3mi6 FoR SALE-HAVE YoU SFE Park? The most beautiful homes ai Prices and on easy terms. JOUN SUERM. 0 1 _FOR EXCHANGE _ FOR BXCHANGE-WE HAVE desirable pleces of property. to exchs any call fo see us. WALTER CLEVELAND lowest IN WASHINGTON. MR. HENRY STOPSACK, PIANIST. Teacher of plano and violin. 4t* G17 Penna. av Washington, D. C. PROF. DINGLER, PUPTL, OF THE CON ‘The Hague" (Holland); solo flutist of the willtary music of Fort Myer, Va., wis! to give lessons on flute, in English, French, G ian or Dutch barmony and thorough bass. d7-3t® H. ¢ WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 1225 Tiane violin, guitar andolin, fate tages -lawim* ANNA Titman shorthand Hegivaers pd dic- |. LAISE, 1388 1 Dav. EW and RAPID method. best nd- latest hook a] NER POLLOCK, 1 .; hear cable and berdle. Vat ges. Cipat. 1326 sell-au,5 AU, : of Copenhagen, will receive p: an, Theory and Com- psition, Si p's Music Store. — Apply Broop's or Eltis’ Music Houses. di-6t* Washington Seminary, Select boarding and day school. ireparatory depts. “clmary. Mr. 1538-40 17th st. Collegiate and Kindergarten. dt-tm* German-English Mrs. SMALLWOOD. brilliant WIEUR OPERA. STITUTE, and 1214 14th st. “now. Pupils for second term ree: January 6. ager vr. und Mrs. KB. R. MASON. . FRANK GEGEST, LATE Of BERLE newly engaged of Calvary Church, bas opened a studio at 934 F instruciton Imp VOICE AND PIANO.—MISS KRAFT (PUPIL OF the New Englund Conservatory, Boston, S Votce, $15 per quarter; piano, $10. "PHE LIN- COL de2-2w* Okeley School for Girls, 1759 Madisoy 3t., Dupont Circle. Private pupils, foe re evenings. Miss E. V. HETH, A. M. Miss Sherman’s School For girls, corner of Jefferson piace and 19th st. Primary, Preparatory .ud Academic Departments. College ‘preparation. THE M BASTMAN'S KINDERGARTEN. noS0-1m, wees WANTED—A PLACE IN THE COUNTRY, NOT TO exceed 50 acres, within 20 miles of city; state lowest cash price, Address J. C. C., Star office.* I WILL SELL 12 TO 50 ACRES, WITH GOOD house, fruit, well; a real pleasant home: cheap and on easy terms now; 12 miles from Washing- ton; % mile to station.’ Box 109, Star office. 1t* PIANOS AND ORGANS. Are You a Good Guesser? ‘Try your hand at this. We'll give $25 in gold to the teacher or pupil of the pub- lic schools guessing nearest the NET PRO- s BAZAAR now running at Convention Hall. Only one guess from each person. F Mall or leave your guess here. The Piano Exchange, DS of the Teachers’ | 913 PENNA. AVENUB. @eT-204 Renesas RESPONSIVE TOUCH See after a musical tone fs the greatest requisite In a high-grade piano. It ts most important for be- Binners for ‘ths following ceasous: If the action of your plano ts stiff—If It does not respond spon- taneously to the action of the fingers—your touch your wrist loses Its becomes hard and umnusical, flexibility, In short, YOU t WILL BECOME AN EASY and EFFECTIVE PLAYER until you have an Instrument the tone and action of which {s in thorough sympathy with your temperament. the Pianos have t S simply because of the action. The close proach to the Steinway" Plano in every partle sth Gabler. WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, loth st. n.w.—Piano, organ, voles, violin, guit and mandolin, flute, cornet, etc. Free advantages 0. B. BULLARD, Director. CE BUILDING Lor tie City; want to trans: Ad lress A. A. AL, Star of. _ SS = ive WE HAVE SEVERAL 1M- elear and incumbered, which © for vacant ground tn th ishte. If you call on or ad- © you an offer. “ BANES, 700 L4th st. now. For #E-WILL EXCHAN( Washington Improved resideut pro| roved farm near the city, Ath st. im; Si EL lob TE st. now LEGAL NOTICES (Issued December 6, 189 ESTATE OF WILLIAM DINSMOE WASHINGTON, Application 1 weeny Suj pplication having been made ‘to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding Or. phans’ Court, for letters of admnistration on sald gatate, ‘by Henry C. Cooper, and suggesting the appointment of Henry P. Bialr as such adiinis- trator, this ts to give notice to all concerned to appear tn said court on Friday. the 3d day of Jan- .) E, LATE OF uary, A. D. 1896, at 10 o me eause why sneh applicaton should not A. BL Attest: J. NOTA MeGiLL, Register Wills, D. C. HENRY WISE GARNETT, Proctor for Applicant. 7-law-3t (Xo._6893.—Admintstration Docket 20, IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia, holding a special term for Orphans" Court business, December 6, 1895. Tn the ease of R. Ross Perry, executor under the last will and testament of James B. Delaplane, de- feased, the executor aforesaid has, with the ap- wal of the court, appointed Friday, the 10th » A.D. 1896, at 10 o'clock a.m., yinent and distribution under the court's direction and control: when and where all creditors and persons entitled to distributive shares (or legacies) or a residue, are hereby noti- fled to attend In person or by ‘agent or attorney duly authorized, with thelr cl : estate properly’ vouched: otherwise the exec Will take the benefit of the Iaw agalnst them: vided, « copy of this order be pntilished ¢ Week’ for three weeks in the ‘Washington Reporter’ and Washington Post and Evenlng Star Previous to the sald day. ‘Test: J. NOTA McGILL, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. The Berkeley School, 1515 1 street. Students thoroughly fitted for West Point aod Annapolis, for all universities and acientific schools, for direct commissigus in the army and tavy, and for the civil service. 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Twenty-tirst_ year opens TUESDAY, October first. Large and attractive buildings, ths-ough!y equip- ped with every requisite of s refined home and « progresatve school. Appucations to: admission of puptis to the Day School may be made after September fifteenth, be- tween the bours of ten and one o'clock ‘each morning. MUS. ELIZABEY J sUMERS, Principat. se10-3m Chevy Chase Schooi (Formerly Chevy Chase Inn) French and English School Ladies; aalf aa hour from Washington, D. C., by elecric cars. French the language of the house. For circulars address MELLE LEA M. BOULIGNY, Chery Chase, Md. THE STUART SCHOOL FOR GIRLS @ay and Goarding).—T teachers; academic; Delsart Gablor"’ action. Regulated the finest experts procurable. Tt ts truly a sure to play it, The TOUCH is FIRM. ABLE, SOLID, piano en construction ay." 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The recognized standard of modern piano manufacture in musical and mechanical develop- ment and artistic architecture in all styles and woods. SLIGHTLY USED PIANOS OF OUR MAKE AT REDUCED VPRIOES FOR SALE AND RENT. Wm. Knabe & Co., 1422 PENNA, AVE. N.W. Telephone call No. if SECOND-HAND GRAND Upright AND SQUARB PIANOS OF DIFFE! AT ALL PIANOS FOR MAKI * Tuning and Repatring by Factory Experts, m. Knabe & Co., 1422 PENNA AVE. N. W. Telephone call No. 1737. n022-tf “KRAKAUER" AND OTH PIANOS at G. H. KUHN'S Temple 1209 G_ st. Expert attention to pianos and organs. Prices reasonable; terms easy. ocS-3m. SUBURBAN NEWS i FAKQMA PARK. The “Boston Echo” meeting, held in the Presbyterian ree Wednesday night, un- der the ausnjees|#r the local Young Peo- ple’s Society of Christian Endeavor, was an interesting and enthusiastic one. After the opening exercises of song and prayer, the meeting avaa!jpresided over by Secre- tary John B. Sleman, jr., of the C. E. Union. The abpigg and speakers were the welcome and music of the convention, by Mr. John D.Morgan of the First Congre- gational Church; “Denominational Fellow- ship and International Loyalty,” by Miss Bell of Calvary Baptist Church; a stirring address by Chairman W. H. H. Smith of the committee of "96, on the needs and Progress of that committee, in which he referred to the Union Society of Takoma as the pioneer society in subscription of funds collected by the late Miss Edith Page, and by her handed in at the first business meeting of the committee. Presi- dent M. M. Shand gave an interesting ac- count of the spiritual part of the conven- tion, taking his audience with him in fancy to the closing Monday of that great meeting. Trinity P. E. Church Thursday night was the center of attraction to the music loy- ers of Takoma, when. the ‘choir of that church, under direction of Mr. Garrett H. Davis, with Miss Balloch as. pianist, ren- dered a program of sacred music, which would have done credit to professionals, and received round after round of applause from an appreciative audience. The pro- gram consisted of the following: “Gloria in Excelsis,” Takoma Orchestra; ‘“Crea- tion,” by Haydn, chorus and orchestra; “God is a Spirit’ (from Women of Sa- maria), Mrs. Horace J. Long, Mrs. Homer Guerry and Mts. Millie Dyre; “Cantata Domino,” Buck, chorus; flute solo, Mr. A. R. Colburn; “Calvary,” Miss Summy; ‘In- cline Thine Ear to Me," Himmel, Takoma Orchestra; ‘The Radiant Morn Has Passed Away,” Woodward, chorus; solo, Mr. Wal- ter Grounsel, “‘Jubitate Deo,” Corbin, cho- rus; “Nearer, My Ged, to Thee,” quartet, Messrs. F. Skinner, 8. Cady, S. S. Shedd and Davis; “Ave Maria,” Gounod, orches- tra; solo, “Lord, Be Merciful Unto Me,” Miss Blanche A. Jewell; “Festival Te Deum," Dudley. Buck, chorus. The num- ber sung by Miss Summy was substituted for Miss Sue Davis, who was prevented by illness from, taking the part assigned her. The gentlemen. composing the orches- tra were Messrs. Huffman, L. G. Huff- nan, C. V. Tasker, A. R. Colburn, G. Da- vis and H. Ourand: A number of Jadies, resident of the park, met Tuesday evening ut ‘the residence of Mrs. Morris Bien, for the purpose of form- ing a Bible reading class, to be held week- ly at the homes of members, to be non- sectarian in character, and for which a eneral. invitation is extended. The first chapters of Genesis were read, follow- ed by an interchange of views and a gen- ral discussion. the Misses Seashols of Loutsville, Ky., are visiting their sister, Mrs. Henry Cady, corner Magnolia and Chestnut avenues. Miss Smith of Macon, Ga., is a guest of Mr. and Mrs, Homer Guerry of Holly ave- nue. Mr. E, M. Douglas has returned to his homo here from Texas, where he has, in connection with his large force of geologi- cal survey employes, spent a portion of the past six months of field work. Mrs. Douglas spest the time of Mr. Douglas’ absence in hep,/fakoma home with their children 5 A. Batchelder will leave for San Mrs. Francisco atzan early day, accompanied by her nephews. Mr. Geo. Batchelder of that clty, and! will spend the winter with her eldest son; and his family. The family of Mr. J, F. Batchelder having returned from Virginia, are settled in their home on Magnolla avertie. Mrs. Nellie Webber, with her daughters, Nellle and Mamie, returned iast right from a visit of three months in New‘on, Towa. . Prof. and Mrs. DuShane Cloward have with them Mrs: Cloward, sr., of Wilming- ton, Del. —_—.—_ SANDY SPRING. The Enterprise Club met with Frederic Stabler of Oak. Hill farm Saturday after- noon, with William M. Canby in the chatr, Asa M. Stabler sccretary, and Robert H. Miller, Mortimer O. Stabler and Clarence L, Gilpin guests. The club will assemble in January at Highland farm, with Newton Stabler. e Woman’s Association convened at The Cedars, Miss Ellen Farquhar, hostess, De- cember 5. Mr Edward C. Gilpin presided, and the guests were Mrs. Francis Miller, Mrs. Henry H. Miller, Mrs. Walter H. Breoke, Mrs. Alban Brooke, Mrs. Robert H. Miller, Mrs. Nathaniel Hogg of Pitts- burg, and Misses Eliza Brooke and Frances D, Stabler. Mrs. Francis Miller contributed an origir al paper upon woman suffrage. Oley Grange, No. 7, has elected the fol- lowing officers to serve for one year: John C, master; James B. Hallowell, overseer; Miss Mary S. Hallowell, lecturer; Miss Hiizabeth T. Stabler, secretary; J. Janney Shcemaker, treasurer; Dr. French Green, chaplain; T. B. Stabler, John E. Mun- caster and Miss Mina Laird, stewards; Mrs. Catherine Janney, ceres; Mrs. Harry W. Davis, flora; Mrs. Mahion Kirk, jr., pomona, and Mahlon Kirk, jr., gatekeeper. The Grange also appointed John C. Bentley, Henry H. Milier, James B. Hallowell and Ktichard Bentiey Thomas to represent it in the committee of agriculturists who will gather at the Maitby House, Baltimore, on December 11 to consider ways and means of establishing a farmers’ institute in this state. ‘The Phrenaskia was entertained by Misses Anna and Sarah Farquhar of Rock Spring Thursday evening. Eleven of the members proceeded thither, seated in straw, in a four-horse wagon. As had been requested at a previous meeting, most of those present responded at roll call with some old legend or superstition. Charles E. Bond presided, Miss Virginia M. P. Stabler was secretary and Miss Rebecca T. Miller read an Inter- esting paper upon ihe gypsies. ‘his live lit- tle literary club adjourned to Sharon, the home of Miss Nora L. Stabler and brother, December 26. At the woman suffrage convention held in Baltimore on December 3 and 4 Mary Bent- ley Thomas was selected president, Mary . Moore treasurer, and Rebecca T. Miller Was chosen a member of the exccutive com- mittee of the national organization. All the other officers are Baltimore women. Mrs. William I. Parker of Medford, Mass., and Miss Mary Roberts Trump of Wilming- ton, Del. are visiting relatives here. Other recent guests are John R. Carey, Richard P. Thomas, Misses Luéy and Alice Miller of Baltimore, and Miss Minnie Baker and Miss Bliss of Washington. Mrs. Joseph ‘f. Moore and Mrs. S. C. Ved- der have been in Philadelphia, Mrs. Ed- ward P. Thomas, Missts Mary Magruder, Rebecca T. Miller, Gertrude Massey, Emilie T. Brooke and Anna _L. Thomas,’ George F. Nesbitt and George E. Cook in Baltimore, Miss Sarah T. Moore in Suffolk, Va., and Miss Florence M, Stabler in Lincoln, Va. Miss Ethel McKaye of Chicago will prob- ably spend the winter here with her aunt, Mrs. Harryt W.-Davis. ,}—o-—— | HYATTSVILLE. 1 4 A number, of young people of this village gave a surpcise party yesterday evening to Master Les, and Miss Louise Campbell in honor of treir birthday, at the residence of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, on Littlefield avenue. A variety of interest- ing and amusing games were enjoyed by the children, after which refreshments were served. Judge John B.' Briscoe has leased the Bailey house, on Ralston avenue, and will move into it on the 15th instant with his family. A quartet, corsisting of Messrs. Fuller, Leakin, Moran and Archie Wells, has been organized in this village. This quartet will sing several selections at the reunion of the members of Golden Rule Lodge, I. O. M., which will be given in Mechanics’ Hall next Monday night. ‘The next meeting of the Hyattsville Pro- gressive Euchre Club will be held at the residerce of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Latimer on the evening of the JSth instant. Miss Minnie Moran is visiting the family of her brother, Mr. Herman Moran, in Washington. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com- pany is building a fence, with a gate, be- tween the tracks at the station, In order to prevent people from crossing the tracks when the trains are approaching. ‘This gute is similar to the one at Laurel, and will be opened and closed from the sta- { tion, A pair of tramps were discovered carly yesterday morning asleep in dangerou 4 Ohio rail- were awak- timore anc They proximity to the B: road track at Highiands. ened by a person who was passing the sta- tion at the time ard told to seek less dan- serous quarters. At the election of officers held at the meeting of Warren Post, No. 45, G. A. R., Thursday evening, Mr. Geo. Tise was chosen quartermaster. BROOKLAND. Miss Grace Lewis of Eckington, who has been very ill for the past week, is slowly recovering. During her fllness her sister, Miss Bessie Lewis, has taken her place at school, ; The Loyal Temperance Legion of the Baptist Church is holding an interesting meeting this afternoon. Mr. Ellictt K. Herdman, who is the guest of Mr. Bradley McCormick, was thrown from his wheel in the city yesterday and badly injured his hand. The machine was only slightly damaged. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Howlett of Eckington, the mother of Miss Howlett, who was the pianist for the children’s cperetta given Thanksgivir:g night, took place this morning at St. Patrick's Church, in the city. 1 The revival services which have been going on during the past week at the M. E. Church closed last night. Mrs. E. B. Groomes addressed the congregation in an earnest manner. The services have been largely attended and much interest has been shown. Tomorrow the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the patron of the Catholic University, will be solemnly celebrated at the university, both at the morning and evening services. —___ HERNDON. The lecture before the Blackfriars last week was by Mr. John L. McCreery of Washirgton. Subject: “Education.” The eudience was not large, but those present were exceedingly well entertained. The lecture was very instructive and it was closely followed by all pregent. As there was no service in the Congrega- tional Church last Sunday, a large portion cf the corgregation went to tae Episcopal Church, where they were entertained with an excellent sermon from Rev. Mr. Clop- ton. The Cofgregational Surday school will have a “tree” at Christmas. There will also be an appropriate exercise, which is now being prepared by a committee chosen for that purpose. ‘The annval meeting of the Congregation- al Church was held Tuesday evening, when reports were made by the treasurer and finance committee, and the following offi- cers chosen for the ensuing year: Miss Ma- mie Bready, clerk; E. L,.Robey, treasure Irciah Bready, deacon; E. L. Howard, tru: tee; W. D. Sweetser, committee on pulpit supply. The business not having been com- pleted, an adjourned meeting will be held Monday ning next. The Ladies’ Aid Society met this week with Mrs. Mason, the following named be- ing presen Mrs. Rideout, Mrs. Yount, Mrs. Simonds, Mrs. Burton, Mrs, Howard and Mrs. Mason. Mr. P. S. Buell has sold the Caldwell property, on Pine street, near the Congre- gational Church, to Mr. C. F. Cummins of Washington, D. C. Mr. Hugh A. Wiley has sold to Mr. A. G. Hutchison his house and lot on Elden street. A branch of tke International Building and Lean Association ts about to be organ- ‘zed here, which makes the sixth company represented here by local branches and one other by loans. Miss May Burton fs spending a few weeks with her cousin, Mrs. Willfong, in Brook- land, D. C. Mr. Paul R. Buckwald has moved his family to Vienna. 5 Miss May Bready, delegate to the Y. P. S. C. E. convention at Roanoke, will re- turn Saturday. —— LANGERMAN’S COMMITMENT. It is Claimed by His Lawyer to Hav Been Irregular. i District Attorney Fellows of New York an- nounced yesterday afternoon that Recorder Goff had signed an order releasing Langer- man from the house of detention. Assist- ant District Attorney Unger took the order to the house of detention, where Langerman was confined. A peculiar point has been raised by Col. Haire, counsel for Langerman, who was re- cently convicted of assaulting Barbara Aub, who afterward confessed the falsity of her charge. It is claimed by the lawyer that the commitment papers were made out by Re- corder Goff himself, in court, at the time of the sensational discharge. The order reads that “the district attorney states to the court that Walter L. S, Langerman is a ma- terial witness in the case against Barbara Aub.""| This is the regular printed form. Col. Haire claims that Col. Fellows stated nothing of the kind, and that the commit- ment therefore was irregular. So as to avoid any technicality on the question that Langerman may still be in the custody of the supreme court on the pro- ceedings instituted before Justice Andrews, Langerman was at once taken there. Assistant District Attorney Unger stated that Langerman had been discharged on the written request of Col. Fellows, which re- quest had been indorsed by Recorder Goff. He wanted it understood, however, that Dis- trict Attorney Fellows did not wish to avoid the grave question raised by Col. Haire. On the contrary, he was ready at any time to defend his position in the matter. It is the general opinion of many of the lawyers and officials In and around the crim- inal court building that the Aub girl will never be prosecuted. Just how this will be brought about nobody seems to know. Others say that if she is placed on trial she will not be convicted. — -+ e+ _____ EXPERIENCE OF THE RELIANCE. Arrives at San Francisco After a Ter- rible Trip From Swansea, The British ship Reliance, which has ar- rived at San Francieco, 160 days from Swansea, had a frightfully rough passage. She was in three hurricanes, two of which shifted her cargo of coal; had a man killed at sea, and was forced to run around the Cape of Good Hope. She left Swansea on June 27, and four days later a heavy north- west gale came up. It caught the Reliance off Cape Clear, and raged with fury for twelve hvours. The ship's cargo shifted during the storm, but fortunately the wind died down from its hurricane force, and the crew trimmed cargo. Off the River Platte the ship was caught in a second hurricane, and part of her rigging was carried away. Her third experience with heavy weather was south of New Zealand, where a revolving hurricane was encoun- tered. It started from the northeast, and died away fifty-six hours later from a near- ly oppesite quarter. It blew the hardest from the west-southwest in revolving, and only the mest careful seamanship saved the vessel. oe Elevated Boulevard Plans. From the Chicago Times-Herald. A. M. Lewis, a north side merchant, who lives on Ashland boulevard, near Park ave- rue, has had plans drawn for an elevated cerriage road, which he belfeves will solve the problem of connecting the west and south side boulevard systems without inter- fering with commerce. Mr. Lewis’ plan is to construct of light iron, ornamental In design, an elevated road- vay sixty-six feet wide, with sidewalks four or five feet in width, on each side. The height from the ground has rot been deter- mined upon by the promoter, who suggests that it be about the height’ usual for ele- vated railroads, unless an elevated road is to be built on Jackson street. At each end of his elevated boulevard he suggests grad- ual approackes. An ornamental iron rall- ing would run along the entire length on each side, while between the arches hand- somcly designed supports would run down to the street. At each street crossing the plans show a beautiful outward curve and a center spot for a bronze statue or foun- tain. Mr. Lewis has become thoroughly en- thused over lis idea of an elevated boule- vard. Mystery Story Final Chapter. Today 1s printed in The Star the last chapter before the final chapter in the mystery story, “Before They Were Mar- ried.” The interval between today and next Wednesday at 6 o'clock p.m., inclu- sive, Is allowed for forwarding guesses to the office. The final chapter will be pub- lished in The Star Saturday next. As is well known, the $250 offered in prizes are to be paid only for explanations sent In by women and girls, according to conditions published elsewhere. ‘next week in “The Chieftain.” AMUSEMENTS. paar Lafayette Square Theater.—The Hollan? brothers, who will make their first joint ap- pearance in. Washington on Monday night at the Lafayette Square Opera House, have been aptly called “the Castor and Pollux of comeGy and pathos.” This characterization might be amplified by calling them “the Damon and Pythias of grand and petty larceny"—for such are their relations to one another and to the remaining characters of Miss Stone’s clever play, “A Social High- Wayman.” It is not enly the new stars which we owe to Mr. Mansfield’s discern- ment, but, In more senses than one, the play, too. Having chosen for himself Miss Stone's dramatization of Stanley Weyman’s “The House of Wolf,” he had no hesitation In intrusting to her the production of a mew play for the Hollands on the very eve of lying down on his bed of sickness, from which he has enly just arisen. The ins:ant and tremendous success achieved by this play—more than medicine, nurse and doc- tor, probably—contributed to the conva- lescence, if not, indeed, to the cure of Mr. Mansfield, who for several weeks lay nearer death's door than all but very few of his most intimate friends as yet know. With characteristic generosity—it would not, pe: haps, in this instance do to say modesty: Mr. Mansfield, however, disclaims all credit for the success of the play as such, and yet, but for him, neither would the author have been encouraged to write it, nor yet the Hollands been able to begin their starring career with an unquestioned and most fiat- tering personal success. Allen’s Grand Opera House.—On Monday evening Washington play-goers will have an opportunity, at Allen’s Grand Opera House, to pass judgment on a new star and @ new version of an old and extremely pop- ular play. The star is Gladys Wallis, and the play Clay M. Greene's dramatization of George Sand’s novel, -‘La Petite Fadette,” now called “The Cricket. This is the story that, under the title of “Fanchon,” made both fame and money for Magzie Mitchell and Lotta, and in it Miss Wallis Is said to have made a distinct and lasting success. She will be surrounded by an ex- cellent company of players, Including that sterling artist, Frederick PauMing. “The Cricket,” so Manager Dunne promises, @iil be given with a complete chorus, perfect scenic investiture, and all the original mu- sic and dances. In “The Cricket” Miss Wallis ls very much more than merely cute. She gives a performance that Is full of thought and purity, and is artistic at al- most every point. The gifts which nature has given her have been the sweetest of voices, a rippling laugh, a pair of lovely eyes and a face that is so mobile as to be capable of volumes of expression. The en- gagement ts for one week, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. New National Theater.—Francis Wilson will he seen at the New National Theater Academy of Music.—Town Topics” will be the attraction at the Academy of Music rext week. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.The vaude- ville entertainment ts becoming more and more popular every day. One of the prom- inent combinations under that title this sea- son is the Irwin Brothers’ Company, which will be Manager Kernan’s attraction next week. Included on the roster are such well- krown names as Cushmen and Holcomb, the superior comedy duo; Kitty Nelson, the charming vocalist; the ‘Todd Judge Family, the marvelous acrobats; O'Neil and Suther- land, dancers, singers and comediennes; Howard and Emerson, deseriptive vocalists; Johnson, Davenport and Lorella, knocka- bout comedians; Moore and Karcher, ex- Pert musical artists; Fisher and Carroll, Irish eccentriques, and the younger broth- ers Irwin, in their original specialty, en- titled “Scenes at the Zoo.” There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Paderewski.—The sale of seats for the piano recital which will be given at Metzer- ott Music Hall Wednesday evening next by Paderewski is the largest ever known in this city for a similar event. The fact that it Is the only recital which he will give in this vicinity this season, coupled with his magnetic drawing power, serves to attract almost every music lover in the city of Washington, and it is expected that not only will every seat be taken when he makes his appearance next Wednesday evening, but that standing room will be at a premium. The program will include a Beethoven Sonata, two of Mendelssohn's “Songs Without Words,” Schumann's “Car- raval,” a Chopin group, comprising the nocturne in G major; three etudes, mazurka in B flat major, prelvde in A flat and valse in flat major; a melodie by himself and Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 12. The Banjo Recital Tonight—A great deal of interest is being taken In the banjo re- cital which Mr. Farland will give this even- ing at 1203 T street. Mr. Farland’s piaying on the banjo is too well known to need any criticism, and the program which he will present embraces the most difficult banjo music ever attempted. The number of tickets have been limited to one hundred, and are on sale at Ellis’ music store. The program for the musicale will be as fol- lows: Beethoven's eighth violin sonata, “Wiegenlied" (Cradle Song), by Hauser; “Gypsy Rondo,” by Haydn; the Foster-Far- land arrangement _of “My Old Kentucky Home,” Chopin’s Polonaise, No. 1, a Schu- bert serenade, Rossini’s ‘Williat overture, Popper's “‘Tarantelle,” “La Pa- Joma,” by Yradier; Paderewski’s ‘Minuet a l’Antique,” selections from “Il Trova- tore,” variations on “Auld Lang Syne, Chopin's nocturne, No. 2, and- Wieniawski’s “Polonaise Brilliante.” It will be seen ata glance that no banjoist ever attempted to play such a program as this before, and those who attend the musicale will certain- ly be repaid many times over. Authors’ Readings—Washingtonians will have a chance to hear Mr. F. Hopkinson Smith and Mr. Thomas Nelson Page in the only joint appearance which they will make in this city next Monday evening. The en- tertainment will consist of readings, pub- lished and unpublished, from the works of each, and the proceeds will be used to swell the restoration fund of the University of Virginia. This object alone, without taking into consideration the excellence of the participants, should guarantee a pack- ed house. A Postponement.—Delay in receiving ma- terial to be used in the third and last of the popular 25-cent People’s Course of Lectures necessitates its postponement for one week, rather than disappoint the many season ticket holders by a change in the lecture itself, Dr. Rogers being unwilling to omit anything promised in previous an- rouncements. The lecture cn “Edinburgh— Old and -New,” with the many fine illus- trations as originally planned, will occur Monday evening, December 16, at the Church of Our Father, corner 13th and L streets northwest, Instead of on December 9, as intended. For the Children’s Hospital.—On the af- ternoon of Tuesday, December 17, there will be given at the New National Theater @ performance of a somewhat unique char- acter, for the benefit of the Children’s Hos- pital. The performance will consist of a double bill—W. S. Gilbert's romantic three- set drama, entitled “Broken Hearts,” and T. BE. Wilks’ amusing farce, “My Wife's Dentist.” ‘The plays will be given under the personal direction of Mr. Percy Winter, director of the New National Theater School of Acting, and the characters in both plays will be acted entirely by the students of the school of acting, and the care of the stage will be intrusted to one of the students, who Is making a careful study of stagesmanagement. The perform- ance Is given under the patronage of the ladies’ board of the Children’s Hospital, and the entire proceeds are to be turned over to this institution. Mrs. N. 8. Lincoln bas undertaken to sell the house on this eceasion, and applications for seats can be made to her by letter, or in person, at her home, 1514 H_ street northwest, every af- ternoon except Monday, between 3 and 4 o'clock. It is hoped that a large sum of money will be reailzed by this performance for this most deserving charity. Trilby.—"Triiby” will be seen in Wash- ington at the new Lafayette Theater De- cember 16, by the original company, head- ed by Mr. Wilton Lackaye as Svengali, whose Impersonation has not been ap- proached by that of any other actor, and Miss Blanche Walsh, the {deal Trilby. There are also several exceedingly good imperscnations besides these. They bring out in a remarkable manner the coloring of Du Maurier. The Taffy, the Laird, the Littie Billee, the Madame Vinard, are per- formances that have been praised by the New York press ag being unequaled in their truthfulness to the original conception. Mr. Paul Potter has made a dramatization generally conceded to be stronger than the Look. Gurley Memorial Church Concert.—The second of the course of “winter concerts” was given at Gurley Memorial Church last evening. The program was an excellent one, and a large audience was present. Mr. F. E. Ward opened the concert with an organ prelude, and was followed by Mrs. Marguerite Nolan-Martin, who sang in ex- cellent voice. Mr. O. W. Welti charmed his hearers by his violin playing and Mr, John Porter Lawrence scored a hit as usual in his organ number. Mr, Charles Hall sang a bass solo, and Miss Carrie Evans rendered “I Love a Maid,” with excellent effect. Princeton Glee Club.—The annual concert of the Princeton Glee, Banjo and Mando- lin clubs will be given at Metzerott Hall Monday evening, December 16. It prom- ises to be a big society affair, and many local leaders are interesting themselves in the event. The combined clubs this year number fifty young men, and from an ar- Ustie point of view are said to far sur- pass the clubs of previous years. Their tour this year is through the south, the concert in this city being the first in their itinerary, which takes in all the leading cities of the south as far as New Orleans, returning by way of Cleveland. At Mem- phis they will give a joint concert with the Yale musical organizations. They will travel by a special train of three Pullman coaches, and a baggage car, and they will be the recipients of a generous hospitality throughout the trip. The concert in this city will be given under the auspices of a list of patronesses, comprising the most prominent ladies in Washington society. ———-——__ + NOT INCLINED TO TALK. Attorney Genernl Moloney and Judge Showalter’s Decision. Attorney General Moloney called upon Judge Showalter at Chicago yesterday to learn the full import of the latter's decis- jon of Friday evening refusing an injunc- tion on the proposed consolidation of the local gas companies, When Mr. Moloney came out of the judge's chambers, he said: “It would be impolitic for me to say what I shall do or what I think of the decision of Judge Sho- walter. The plan of consolidation is in my hands. I am expected to pass upon it, and I cannet give. any intimation of what I shall do, until I have looked carefully over the matter. Neither do I propose to dis- cuss Judge Showalter’s act. For the pres- ent that Js all I can say.” = +o. Shot at a Church Social. Wm. Byrd, son of Rev. 8S. W. Byrd, pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at Denver, was shot and fatally wounded by Charles Kelton at a social of the Christian Endeavor Society in the church Thursday night. Both men are ne- groes. The shooting was the result of a quarrel about a sandwich, which Kelton ate, but refused to pay for. —_—— +e+ _-__ Historian Lecky Elected to Parlin- ment. Mr. Willlam E. H. Lecky, LL. D., D.C.L., the historian, has been elected to the par- Mamentary seat for Dublin to fill the va- cancy caused by the elevation of David R. Plunkett, conservative, to the peerage. The result of the polling. was 2s follows: Mr. Wm. E. H. Lecky, liberal-unionist, 1.758; Mr. Wright, conservative, 1,008; liberal- unionist majority, 70. This shows ihe gain of a seat for the liberal-unionists, Mr. Plunkett, the former occupant, being a con- servative. He was returned unopposed at the last election. ——__+«+_____ Gen, Edward Wright Dead. General Edward Wright died at Des Moines yesterday after an illness lasting several weeks. He was born near Salem, Ohio, In 1827, and in 1852 removed to Ce- dar countty, Iowa. He served through the war, being brevetted brigadier general for valiant service. He was chosen speaker of the eleventh general assembly, and in 1868 was elected secretary of state, serving for six years in that office. In 1873 he was elected secretary of the capitol commis- sion, holding that office until the new state house was completed. He also superin- tended the improvement of the state house grounds. A PRUDENT From the Sketch. She per after. He— ‘Oh, yes, I'll come; but—er—I may AC \e're having some music and a sup-