Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1895, Page 16

16 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1895-SIXTEEN PAGES. LOCAL MENTIO AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House. Allen’s Grand Opera Hous Hoey in “The Globe Trotter.” New National Theater.—Freder! croft, the magician. Ww Academy of Music.—Joseph Callahan in nan's Lyceum Theater,—H. 3’ Own Company. Columbia Phonograph Company, @ylvania avenue northwest.—Exhi the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. a Athletic Club House, h and 18th stree Colum © the benefit of the Legion —— = EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. 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Gude's, 124 F ae of val northw noon sat} Howard ay ts northwe tak k p.m. Splendia geutleman, t Isth and Connecticut ave ing, be horthwe adve Carnival. ation Hall, 5th and L st he Choral 5 in Musie Hall—Concert by the hony Orchestra national Rifle Hall, street between nil {th streets northwest.—Entertain- ter for Mount Vernon, lymont and intermediate ful matter, too—w of larger works, they do in a much > Wines, $3.25. 1 with rich prs, $4.50. at reduced lesale and re- DISTRICT. rland si @ confectioner of that place named ( a week ago yest not been heard here and re- ars old, w short lime ago The fathe land, and his mother accident. NaS not been reported to the po- and Sunday, De- vahd returning ‘until gvod on any train, . i Street. at auction tomorrow rsion Rates vin Pennsyl- tem of lines e best—Pickwick “Trilby.”” illiam F. ick Ban- W. Will- 919 Penn- ibition of G street | thwest.— of Loyal Can » Pa. ave. Fould’s, YXES utiful pbons, PF wn ¢ n packing Reduction h st. nw. mas. t ania ave- ngon. avi pur st nw. ys that H.R. relatives left home w as fl c t is 1, room of . und the urn via Latl- at 0 at xe om West of ent M | ously. | hi THE SLACK CHILDREN Jndge Hagner Will Decide the Case To- Morrow. The Controversy and What It Means— Effect of the Pending Decisio Habeas Corpus Case. Judge Hagner today notified counsel that he will tomorrow morning render his deci- sicn in the matter of the petition of the xt friend of the children of the late Wm. . Slack for an injunction, enjoining the tution and prosecution here or where of all legal proceedings respecting their custody until after the contes| their father’s will shall have been determ- ined. While Judge Hagner has, of course, inti- hatever what his de- ion will be, yet it seems to be universal- mated in no way sded that he will hold that t statute of James II, empowe ly con glis! father to bequeath the custody and tuition 2 to the exclus' still in force of his minor ch even their mother, is trict of Columbia. Addie ck Perrine, the a two girls of eig ively, will be declar stodian of thei, od To Mrs. Perrine, it will be the father of the children bequ custody and tuition by_hi July. Th: mother, Mary Kemble uot only filed a contest in the matter athed estate, contending that the will is invalid, Ss pro tituted hat w Jersey for the r but also ir D ings in very pending the habeas pus proce here, when, after the New Jersey cou awarded her the children, they we: to this city by Mrs. Perrine. i the habeas corpus prox here, the late Major Wm. grandfather of the children nid, tiled a petition fc aying that all proceeding: where instituted for the recovery of the little ones he stopped until after the ity of the ther’s will be determin: Judge Hagner signed an orde e and Mrs. ueh an injunction granted, and in will render a_ de tom ‘on Should he hold that the old English stat- ute is in force here tod: je that the aunt of the and shou phildren h, arise, many members of + Will such a decision a ck from prosecuting thé habe: proceedings? Not a few lawy come incumbent upon Judge MeComa fore whom the habeas corpus ¢ tuted here by M Judge Hagner's ¢ Mrs. Slack and M . Pervine. _ Death of Joseph Berres. Joseph Berres, a well- the National Museum, died Saturday even- ing at his home, 613 Acker street north- east. The deceased was eighty-one years of age, and was a had resided in this city for forty and served for army. H. dren. The funeral took plaee tod: am. from St. Joseph's Catholic C and interment was in Mount Olivet etery. The deceased was a_memt Grant Post, G. A. R., aud the org, tion atteded the funeral in a body. —_——__ Barnside Post. Officers, delegates and alternates been elected by Burnside Post, No. partment of the Potomac, G. follows: Commander, George senior vice commander, George C. junior vice commander, L. BE, Gridle: geon, C. V. Pettys, M. D.; chaplain, Mmadge: quartermaster, R. S. er of the day, C. V. Haskell; the guard, 8. C. Holmes, representatives Arthur Hendricks, George P. Davis, L G. Kimball, A. J. Huntoon, L. Vanderhoof, H. G. Potter, L. K. Brown, PF. J. Young, J. B, Gilfillen; alternates<John P. Church, P.C. Bain, James H. fe. Hart, J. Whitaker, T. P. s, H. Evans, C. M. Travelers’ League. ate of incorporation of Protective League of Washington, D. C.," was filed yes: afternoon. The objects of the organization, member sonal indentification; as stated, to each proper mi to em of exchange and to afford a proper mode of prot to the bank in cash are: To give of the league; to assist hotel keepers in protecting themselves from loss; to pro- Vide membership attorneys and’ counsel- lors in cach town of ent population r faci provide resident phy in each town, and to make suitable arrangements in ach town with transfer companies for portation facilities for mem- incorpcrators are: Willam aA. Hartman, Mitflin R. Moyer, Clarence A Hartman, Duke C. Durant Cabell Wil- liamson end Thomas H. Brush. a For an Assault. John Jackson, colored, who is kno: Georgetown as “Red Bill," and Be the Police Court y assaultgon Leroy Hi eral days ago, as publ the time, and Judge Miller s jail for 364 days. c ston’ nt thy Compulsory Pe To the Edit of The As The Star is always r the cause of the “under dog” will give space to one of the “babi government capable of managing thelr own sale in consequence thereof have to be by eh: y when dead, to call the att of my ely $ providing th 1 be taken the goverhment ening Star: by a member death, the a hat ed around after desire to suggest to id bill that he amend it 1 ‘essmen to the aforesaid class of so that in future whe’ el petents, them dies it will not be necessary to bury him at publie oxpense. ees A Pangerous Spot. To the Editor of Th re On New York av 12 nue at sticks a board or pi high. A gentleman walking last nig over the board and burt himself ver; To my certain knowledge this been there for a week, and it is time for the Commis: this or the ci shington will big da Golden Cross Election. ity Commandery, United Order Noble commander, W. F noble ¢| y prelate, E. J rank C. Grave Pattee; financial kee Sparks id, wor records, re We Langl jous to the elec} ri on t N. Cus : as con Oo ¢ ‘At the next meeting, on January officers will be installed by Depaty nmander Wm. T. Kent. — et OMcern. s of the E! trict Republican Club was held last at M16 dst outhwest, and re- 1 in the selec orge A. Wills, t: vice president; H : nan, corresponding Richard Brooke, financial try Bradus, chairman nue, Allan Sham, treasurer; Cousin, sergeant-at-ari Hence, it is believed and ten nd therefore, be allowed to retain the custody. remembered, made last here and ¢ is matter 1 right to their custody, this question the 1 z contend that it will not, and that it will then be- Slack now ts, pending ision, to decide between nown employe of ive of Germany. He some time In the reg leaves a widow and five chil- R., ehecks for members n of business; to one of his lieutenants, were tried in terday for the seri hed in The Star at Contributions, ly to champion I trust it employ who are not supposed bies to the humiliating bill of Con- t a part of our salaries from us and Invested by that we can’t spend it foolishly on our families and have to have | father adding Con- o HAS. H. ROSS. 5 there Is a hole in the sidewalk, and out of this hole ‘ket about three feet mers to look into has elected the followin Hopki mmander, Mrs. Lottie B. Ray; ; keeper of | mmond; ! ‘| awghable sketch that won the audience. tative to the Gran. Com- of fin. else- t over he old ring a ‘ion of in the unt of to be will, d their Slack, of the d- of her edings: rt had re re- But, valid- orrow. ld de- as the us, he- yeurs, anlar at 9 hurch, vem- er of aniza- have 8, as Lac NW “The terday banks ection wn in harles us. " Sev- em to jes” in y, and buried ention and I} of incom- of ht fell y seri- board about 1 have of the per of Sacket si se James jIt fs ha AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House—An au- dience such as any company might be proud to play to filled every available space at the Lafayette Square Opera House last night, to witness the first presentation in Washington of Paul M. Potter’s dram- atization of Du Maurier’s story of ‘“Trilby. The company that interpreted it was that assembled by Mr. A. M. Palmer, and the players were all creators of the parts that they portrayed. Those who were fascinated b> t e book will be even more interested in this play, for here the characters move and breathe and speak as Du Maurier would have them. The mounting, too, is excellent, the scenery and accessories being in harmony with the author's descriptions. ‘The dramacist has changed somewhat the ives in the book, the most notable in- ce being the making of Trilby abandon Little Billee in obedience to Svengali’s hyp- notic influence, and not sacrifice her own love for him at his mother’s appeal, al- though she does tell Mrs. Baggott that she wiil give him up. Then there is the change in the circumstances surrounding Trilby’s death. But these are perhaps better for the stage representation, and certainly in the iirst instance it gives opportunity of se and thrilling acting on the part of Svengali and Trilby. Miss Blanche h, in face and figure, makes an ideal hard to conceive of a more perfect ation of the character. In it she displays her versatility, teo, for those who had heretofore seen her in ‘Aristocracy”” and in the parts she assumed during the summer comedy season were hardly pre- pared for such a perfect presentation of a character so widely at variance with any in which she had heretofore been seen, The Taffy of Burr Melntosh was a vivid realization of Du Maurier’s igeal in appear- ance, action and speech, and the same may be said of Mr. Martinetti's Zou Zou, Mr. Glendenning’s Laird and Mr. Gibbs’ Gecko, Cottrelly gave a delightful interpre- of Mme. Vinard and Mr. Alfred Hickman was effective as LitUle Billee, al- though the character, either in the book or play, is not one to excite respect or mpathy. The interest, however, centers and in his interpretation of interpr ‘e has stamped himself as powers of the most superior His make-up realizes Du Mau- rier's deseription, and his speech, move- ments and play of festure indi in such a thrilling and forceful manner the nature of the scheming musical genius, whose heart is thoroughly depraved, that. all thought of his acting is obliterated and his yengali seems to be real. ‘That Mr, Lack~ ye can make such a character, which can draw no sympathy from the audience, dominate all the others and command the rapt attention of the audience when he on the stage is a triumph of art. Hi ne was horrible in its natvral- nd_was entirely free from melcdra- matic effect. The old adage, that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country, was disproved in Mr. Lack: aye's case last night, for he was ver} warmly received, and st the close of the third act was again and again called he- fore the curtain. The audience called for a speech, but instead Mr. A. M. Palmer appeared and expressed his thanks for the cordial reception given to his company. Grand Opera House.—“‘The Globe Trotter” has a more liberal share of consistent com- plication than ordinarily falls to the farci- cal production in which stars a character comedian. It introduced Mr. William Hoey at the Grand Opera House last night for the first time without whiskers. Mr. Hoey has the happy faculty of getting into the good graces of his audience on a personal foot- ing, and when, on Fis entrance, a gamin i the gailery hailed him with “Hello, Bil the entire audience tacitly sympathized in the genial spentaneity of the salute. The first act of “The Globe Trotter” gives rather a somber impression, in spite of the beauti- ful sylvan stage setting that is used, and the enlivening influence of several songs. In the hands of a company of legitimate comedians “The Globe Trotter” might pos- sibly make some impression as a straight comedy; as it is, the effect is conglomi ‘The second act, when Mr. Hoey appe: feminine garb (the play has a not un composite flavor of “Erminie’ and arley's Aunt’), wakens up to a lively pace of humor, ard the third is positively hilarious. Miss Mattie Vickers is an agree- able comedienne, whose German dialeet and music added much to the performance. The author of the plece, Mr. Louts De Lange, has evolved some very ingenious situations. He plays the role of an effete English noble- man. It is a small part, but it fits him very well. Mr, Hoey did not discard “The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo” along with his beard, and the old song found a hearty welcome, albeit the presentation of it partook largely of the nature of a go-as- you-please race with the orchestra. The production kept the audience in a mood of genial approbation, and without introducing any striking noveities a good modern flavor and a liberal endowment of wit and humor. Some of the vocalization was not passable, even for farce comedy, but the kaleldoscopic quality of the piece is such that any unfavorable impression is speedily removed. National Theater.—Mr. Frederick Ban- croft, an expert in the art of magic, new to Washingion audiences, made his first appearance at the National Theater last night in an exhibition almost as new to his audience as he was, inasmuch as there Were specialties and spectacles not usual with the magicians we have known. The stage settings were extremely horate, and the opening act was almost like a scene frem a brilliant spectacular show. The first part consisted of a number of conventional mzgic tricks, very gracefully done, though Mr. Bancroft does not im- prove his magic by the wit and humor he introduces into his talk, for he is really a very ing and skillful wizard aside ‘The second part is spectacular in whieh a full grown ph from that. with a box trick, and active young woman disappears mys- teriously to rise in_a beautiful apotheo: In this act Miss Katharine Gyhs gives a graceful exhibition of club swinging. The third part is the star part of the perform- ance, in which Onri, a finely figured young woman, does a slack rope act and follows it by a’skirt dunce and juggling on a roil- ing ball, which in some particulars 1s un- equaled. The scenic surroundings add to the beauty of the act and the house was enthusiastic. The performance ended si nably with more magic and mystery by Barcroft. M Academy of Music.—Joseph Callahan ap- pesred last night in an electrical and spe: tacular production of Goethe's immortal “Faust,” and had a very good house, con- sidering that the dramatic thirst nowadays can be satisfied only by the new and no lly necessary to tell the plot o the play; but Mr. Callahan has illuminated the plot ‘by some striking scenery, and ha introduced much sac b two Faust quartets, so that his Faust is considerably out of ‘the ordinary. Mr. jahan's Mephisto is rather rebust ctherwise, and he is disposed to conquer torce rather than by finesse. At least that is the impre on given by his in pretation; for Mr. Callahan is an athletic devil to the eye. Quite an attractive M guerite is that of Miss, Beatrice Ingram, end Mr. Boring’s Faust and Mr. Powers Valentine were above the average of the cast. The mu features were well 1 ceived, and the scenery made the greatest hit In the whole performance, for electricity and spectacle added all their power to it, notably in the fourth act, when sheol and the Brocken broke loose and the revels of Walpurgis night were at their highest. Kernan’s Lyceum.—Harry Williams’ with a first-class vaudeville show opened a week’s engagement at Kernan's last night to a crowded house. The program pre- sented was entertaining, and every feature of variety that tends to plea repre- sente A clever comedy sketch entitled “They're Off" was the curtain raiser, and the Hiltons were well received. james Walbrook contributed a song and dance, and Smith and Fuller showed some amus- ing novelties in a musical specialty. Ger- tie Gilson, a sister to the well-known Lot- tie, sang herself into popular favor without any trouble, and McAvoy and May did a Miss Imogene Comer sang several descrip- | tive songs in an acceptable manner, and Felix ard Cain proved themselves clever ccmedians. Farnum and Seymour jumped over everything in their exhibition of high | jumping and proved the star attraction of | the show. A roaring afterpiece, entitled “Nothing Toc Good for thé Irish,” closed the entertainmen® Princeton Glee Club Concert.—An aud- fence that completely jilled Metzerott Hall gathered last evening to hear the Prince- ton Glee, B: jo and Mandolin Clubs sing and play coi It was a brilliant and enthusiastic audience, and there was scarcely a number on the program that was allowed to go without one or more cores. The clubs never appeared in better form, and there was a swing and verve Ir their performance that pleased | their hearers immensely. All In all it was & most successful and satisfactory concert. After the concert a dance was given vy Mrs. John Cassels in henor of the visitors, and when that was over‘a large number of them enjoyed a Dutch students’ feast at the University Club, white the others spent the early morning hours at the Metropoll- tan Club. They left by special train at 4 a.m. for Richmond, where they will appear this evening. First Bischoff Concert.—The_ popularity and merit of Professor Bischoft’s concerts was never better exemplified than by the greeting he received last night at the Con- gregational Church. It was the first con- cert of this season, which, by the way, is the fifteenth, and the edifice was crowded with an enthusiastic and delighted au- dience. The program was exceedingly well selected. Professor Bischoff opened the evering’s entertainment, displaying his masterly and sympathetic touch in a grand cffertory on the organ. The Congregational Church choir had three numbers, all of which were rendered with a precision and volume that were most enjoyable, Haydn's “The Heavens are Telling” being especially praiseworthy. Mr. Douglas G. Miller has a true, sweet tenor voice, ,and sang with tell- ing effect Bischoft’s “Come To My Heart, and a popular selection from ‘The Fencing Master.” The sympathetic contralto voice of Miss Florence McNeilly was heard in “A Summer Night,” and pleased so well that an encore was demanded and given. Mr. Elphonzo Youngs gave a selection from “Carmen” on the cornet so artistically that an encore followed. Mrs. Hattie Meads Smith's excellent rendition of a selection from “Irnani” afforded an opportunity for sympathetic phrasing that called forth warm praise. Miss Zue Brockett was heard in two recitations, both of which were de~ livered In a striking, characteristic way that spoke volumes for the lady’s ability and skill. The German Opera Season.—Washington was not favored with a visit last year from Mr. Damrosch and his German Opera Com- pany, but as has been alrealy announced, Manager Allen has arranged for four pe formances at the Grand Op. House the last of January, when this city will be given the best performances of grand opera in every sense of the word—scenery and stage settings, costumes, principals, and t n:agnificent Symphony — Orchestra—that have ever been witnessed here. So far this season, Mr. Dam h has been touring the west and south, having given three per- formances in Atlanta last week to ecnor- mous audiences, and this week they are at the famous old St. Charles Theater, ow Orleans, it being the first time in twenty years German opera has peen ;.iven in that city, and as there is no French opera sea- son there this year, the suce2ss of the com- pany 1s unquestioned. Considerable inter- est will be taken in Mr. Damrosch’s ven- ture in this city, where he is so well Known, and the good reports which have reached here of the great ability of his singers and their splendid success in Cincinnati, Chi- cego, and other cities, will undoubtedly serve to Increase this feeling and result in large and profitable business. Boston Symphony Orchestra.—The second concert this season of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which takes place at Metzerott's Music Hall tonight, will have an added in- terest in the fact that the soloist is Franz Ondricek, the Bohemian violinist, who has created a positive furore wherever he has appeared. He is said to have the masterful technique of Caesar Thomson, with the fire and passion of Wilhe!mj, and ‘this comhi ticn certainly ought to make him a ma ous performer. ‘The program, which has been already published, is one that will ap- peal to all lovers of music of the best class. Of the playing of the orchestra nothing need be said, for no musical organization is so popular in this city, and its selections, under the direction of Mr. Paur, have been unusually happy. ‘The Choral Society.—Tonight at Conyen- tion Hall the Choral Society will give its annual presentation of Handel's grand oratorio of the “*Messiah.” The chorus is large and effective, and the soloists will be Miss Charlotte Maconda, soprano; Miss Ruth Thompson, contralto; Mr. B. C. ‘Towne, tenor, and Dr. Carl Dufft, bass. The new Washington Symphony Orchestra, formed by Mr. Herman Rakemann, will furnish the accompaniment, and the whole performance will be under the direction of Dr. Harry C. Sherman, the leader of the Choral Society. The concerts of this so- ciety appeal to the highest and best feel- ings of the community, for they furnish the Most exalted form of musical com) tion, interpreted in the best manner. The society deserves the encouragement of the community for its high aims and lofty pur- pose, and it is hoped that Convention Hall will be crowded tonight, —_ National Capital Council. At the regular meeting of National Ccuntil,No.447,National Union,the following cflicers were elected for the ensuing year: B. J. Cady, president; Wm. R. Hartley, vice president; Wr C. Nicholson, speaker; B. A. Harlan, ex-president; R. L. Hunter, secre- tary; M. Otterback, financial secretary; A. Sniflin, treascrer; M. T. Dixop, chap- la E. Cole, usher; Peter Hahn, ser- geal H. Barton, doorkeeper. ‘Trust rlan, S. E. Cole, M. 'T. Dixon; delegate to cabinet, W. C. Nicholson; delegate to D. C. A. of F, B. Association, B. A. Harlar ; delegate to N. U. I. R. Associa- tion, W. R. Hartley; delegate to assembly, B. F. Larcombe, and B. J. Cady, alternate. — Denth of Maj. Payne. Major John Scott Payne, a retired officer of the army and a member of the board of pension appeals, died at his residence, 1220 N street, yesterday, in the fifty-first year of his age. His remains will be removed to Warrenton, Va., for interment tomorrow. Maj.Payne was graduated from the Military Academy in 1866, and served in the army until 1868, when he resigned and became sociate editor of the Knoxville (Tenn.) Daily Whig. Having been reappointed to the army in 1573, he served in a number of expeditions against the Indians, includ- ing the memorable and disastrous action at Milk Creek, Col, In 187. For his gal- iant conduct in that engagement, during which he was twice wounded, he was brevetted major and was complimeated in orders, letters and reports by Generals Sherman, Sheridan and Crook. He was retired with the rank of captain in JSS6, since which time he was a member of the board of pension appeals. ——_— Lively Debate. The Columbian University Law School Debating Society held a spirited debate Sat- urday evening upon the question: “The President of the United States should be chosen by a direct popular vote.” For the affirmative M. M. MeLean; W. H. Coleman and J. M. Spellmann made some telling arguments, but the speakers for, the nega- tive, R. E. Wiley, G. W. Baker and A. F. Belitz,were a led the decision. President Whitman, Prof. W. A. Maury and Prof. A. P. Montague acted as judges, Se Presbyterian Alliance. A meeting of the Presbyterian Alliance will be held Friday evening in the Metropo!l- itan Presbyterian Church, at the corner of 4th and B streets southeast. John W. Fos- ter, the president of the alliance, will pre- side and speak. Officers and committees of the organization will make reports of the state of the work, and a brief memorial of the late Justice Strong will be read by Charles Lyman. Rev. Dr. Radcliffe will de- liver an address on the subject: ican pyterian.” Miss. G Dr. Woodman will each sing a solo. Dr. Hamlin will make the opening pr and the benediction will be pronounc: Rev. B. F. Bittenger, D.D. posed AEE Pennsylvania Railroad to Baltimore and Return. Saturday and Sunday, December 21 and valid for return passage until Monday, the 23d. Rate, $1.25. Good on any train ana and Ri nO YAN BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. High- get, of all in leavening strength.—Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co., 36d 108 Wall st., N. X. t, sensirfve women need not expose their is to -@ doc:r, woen Dr. David Kennedy's Fa- vorite Remedy can he had, for tt is the only post- tive cure for the peculiar ailments of womankind, | by us—the glad tidings of made-to- | innovation of gift-giving—our share DEPARTMENT OF THE POTOMAC. Canvass for Commander-in-Chief Not Spirited as Yet. As the time draws near for the annual en- campment of the Department of the Po- tomac, Grand Army of the Republic, there is a noticeable stir among the veterans as regards the claims of certain of them to office. As yet the date of the encampment is unknown. The by-laws of the department provides that it shall meet each year be- tween January 15 and February 28, and Department Commander Anderson stated to a Star reporter today that within a few days after January 1 he will publish a gen- eral order announcing the date. The contest for the office of commander- in-chief is not expected to be at all spirited at the coming election. Commander Ander- son, having worked constantly for the or- ganization during the past fifteen years, thirks that he is entitled to a rest, and will not accept a re-election under any circum- stances. At present the only candidates in the field are J. H. Howlett, now senior vice commander, and John McElroy, who was senior vice commander in 1892. No caucus- ing is being done as yet, and it is thought that matters will not be at all lively until after the first of January. eS AMONG LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. Meetings of Various Bodies Held Last Night. ‘The regular weekly meeting of the Broth- erhood of Carpenters was held last nignt at their hall, No, 627 Massachusetts ave- nue, but no business of importance was transacted. The membership of Shoemakers’ Assem- bly, K. of L., continues to increase, as was evidenced at the regular meeting last night, when eight new members were receive and five were obligated. The regular weekly meeting of Carpen- ters’ and Joiners’ Assembly, No. 1748, K. of L., was held last night at their rooms in Society ‘Temple. A resolution was adopted declaring that all contractors must employ union labor exclusively, or subject themselves to the risk of being put on the unfair list, The nomination of officers for the ensuins term was postponed until the next meeting. Se An M, M. Parker Club Formed. At a meeting of the republicans of the fourteenth district, held last night, an or- ganization was effected under the name of the M. M. Parker Club, to further the elec- tion of ex-District Commissioner Myron M. Parker as a delegate to the national con- vention at St. Louis in June next. Much enthusiasm was shown, and the officers elected were C. H. Watson, president; E. K, Pinkney, vice president; Henry Ware, treasurer, and Martin Moore, sergeant-at- arms. oo Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Myrtie A. Gillam to Jas. C. Strout, part original lot 7, square 792; $10. Lucinda Vance to Rachel Vance, lot 78, square 180; $100. Rachel Vance to Lucinda and Mary Vince, same property; $100. Charles Ship- jamieson, part lots 3 ). Elinor C. Pairo and 4, Si to Richard E. Pairo, part lot 16, sq. 822; $10. ‘rt to Saml. H. Smith, part lot e . Timothy Driscoll et ux, to Edw. T. Kehoe, lot B, sq. 467; $2,850. Elmer E, Fischer et ux. to Peter J. Mee- han; part original lot 6, sq. 1027; $10. Edw. J. Hannan et ux. to Wm. W. Deane, lot 88, sq. 754; $4,500. Emily W. Hartman to Frank E. Murray, lot 81, Pleasant Plains; $10. Richard J, Marshall to Jos. Brackett, lot 5, sq. 617; $10. CPOFECTESS Always Taking cold, is a common complaint. It is due to impure and deficient blood and @ it often leads to serious troubles. The remedy is found in pure, rleh blood, and the one true blood puritier is HOOD’S Sarsaparilla. $ 3 Hood’s Pills: harmoniously ‘Hood's Sarsaparili GPGELLLEGGEOSCOHISOS Trousers to-measure $2.50== The true ring of business per- meated our immense store room yes- terday—it did the writer’s heart good to learn the volume of yesterday's phenomenal business—a new “era” of gift-giving has been inaugurated measure-raiment will delight many hearts this coming Christmas morn— we are happy to have had our share in assisting Santa Claus in this new has been to give an elasticity to the purchasing power of the “giver’s” dollars—the contents of our window may help solve the perplexing prob- Jem of “what to give’—at any rate a pair of made-to-measure trousers will not be amiss—and we are sure the price is not— today urest guess to number Inclosed pe in our window—re- ceives a pair of made-to-measure trou: number will be announced at 4:15 p.m, o— ——_——________9 — tailoring exclusively — Mertz and Mertz— F Street N. W.— N $s ¢ © igiven o9 © and Christmas, Slippers and Shoes For “Gift Giving.” ull assortment of needles, our customers between now Ssos onic dy"—that ts 1 see worn, rs sees gift siving uid sees red. sees substantially inclined wor and complete * Sto 0 and a SI price all the tim rotit—for manufacture: Wilson, 029 F, del7-28d Have Your Razors, Knives and Scissors Ground $22 —¥y an expert surgical instrument maker —it will be a perfect treat to use them after we put an edge on Alfred A. Smith & Co., 1108 F s del7-128 [eeeeee 5 eee nw. Baldness is Curable ! Hundreds of unsolicited imontals prov that LORIUMER'S FORCER ts the grestest ever discovered. It will rrofusion of hatr on the age, no matter from wi ness arises, and after all other remedic have failed. It cures balg patches, parUngs, halr falling = Sana ut, Weak and thin eyelashe: HOR HAIR & for Baldness # eoeeee color. Tt will ab growth of Whiskers and) Must on th Smoothest face without Injury to tae delicate rkin. ls eff velous. Contains no harmfal_ ingres & Co., Balt Price, 50e. Washington A; PHARMACY, 1 « neeeeeeeeeee NEWSBOYS’ DINNER. You Ones to Enjoy a Big Christmas Feast. A substantial and tempting Christmas dinner will be given to about two hundred of Washington’s newsboys this year unless the plans of the executive board of the Newsboys and Children’s Aid Society mis- carry. The matter was thoroughly discuss- ed at a meeting of the board held yesterday, and Mrs. J. W. Babson, who for so many years in the past has successfully conducted the Christmas dinners, was intrusted with the management on this occasion also. A considerable advantage this year is the fact that a hall of sufficient size is at the dis- posal of the ladies. The old coach house which is now used as the gymnasium of the home will be utilized. Invitations to those who have contributed money or supplies in former years, and to any others whom the board may be inform- ed are interested in the charity, will be issued requesting a continuance’ of the generous support so freely offered the so- ciety in former years. It is confidently ex- pected that turkeys, bushels of vegetables and provisions and groceries of all sorts, together with money contributions and old clothes, will be willingly offered the com- mittee, — Small Fire. A lighted match thrown on the floor at the house of John Rogers, No. 617 East Capitol street, yesterday caused a slight fire. The flames were extinguished without turning in an alarm, and the damage amounted to about $25. CIiY ITEMS. Don’t Miss Our ng Monday, Decem- and continuing during the week. One of our Handsome New Christmas Pan- els, entitled “Baby's First Toys,” and a beautiful or useful special present given to each purchaser of one pound of our famous Thea-Nectar Tea, at G0 cents, or one pound of Baking Powder, at 45 cents, or one pound of Pure Ground Spices, at 40 cents; also one of the panels given to each purchaser of 50 cents’ worth of Tes, Coffee, Flavoring Extracts or Condensed Milk and Cream. ND PACIFIC . cor. E st. 104 M st., Branches—1t20 ith st. Georgetown, 815 H st. n.e., and ail principal markets, 225 stores in U. S. Headquarters, 31, 33, 35 and 37 Vesey st., New York. No other house selis the same grades of Coffe that we handle. dl4-3t One Dosen, Fall Qt. Bottles Sampled free. diz. Assorted Wii Se- ligson’ 00 Pa $3.25. ave. ae All for One Dollar. 5 Ibs. California Raisins. 1 lb. Freneh Cream Canty. 44 Ib. Ground Ginger. 1 gal. Molasses. 1 pk. Corn Meal (12 tbs.) 10 Ibs. Best Buckwheat Rolled Oats. ae 1 Ib. my Fine Mixed Tea... new. $1.00 Nothing on this list sold separately, ex- cept at our regular prices. O'HARE’S CASH GROCERY, It a 1420 7th st. n. A Little Girl Found everything. Gouid’s. del3-10U" = For the Holidays. Large assortment of Nuts, Raisins, Citron, Figs, Mince Meat, &c. Pure old Port Wine, MWe. bottle; best Sweet Catawba Wine, 2c. Bottled Brandies, Sherries, Gins, Old Whis- kies; best Burbank Potatoes, ic. bushel; best Elgin Butter, 2Sc. Leave your orders M. Metzger Company, 4i7 7th st. now. 1 —— A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should not be neglected. Brown's Bronchial Troches are a simple remedg, and give prompt re- liet. E dei2-eost Scrap Pictures. “Royal Glue Mucilage!” It's new! 10c. Sticks Paper, Wood, China, Leather or Iron. Extra-large Bottle! Druggists, 10c. ocl0-eotf Piano Tuning. wd Becker, S05 11th st. oe Open Evenings—Tree Toys, Gould's. d4-17* AMUSEMENTS. Chevy Chase Hounds. The Drag Hou alu house on WEDNESDAY, Dev p.m. Itt vette OPERA Fini Latayette 5 © hovse. PRooF. JOHN W. J 4 - Manag, COMM, 7, AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL RIFLES’ HA‘ G at. bet. Oth and 10th ate ae AY, DECEMBER 17, 8 YE ANCIENT Days. Benefit. of THE LEGION OF LOYAL WOMEN, Reserved seats ut Metzerott's, 1110 F st. now. 50 CENTS. Concert, Dancing, ancient and modern: Refresh- ments, del4-3t Luncheon, 25c. 323 Under the auspices of the Ladies’ * * Id f Ald Society of Cuurch of the Ad- vent. at Moy Tooe Building, 1330 F St, Tues., Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 17, weet CL Siedldlind Abundance of it, from 12 to 3 o'el Boston Orchestra, * MR. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. SECOND CONCERT, TUESDAY EVENING, 17, AT'8:15 PRECISELY. PROGRAM. promptly o'eloek, Brahms. Bruch. tram,’ (First_ time at Z ONDIUCER. Kets now on sale at Metzerott’s, elStol7in Convention Hall. TUESDAY, DEC. 17, 8 P.M, HANDEL'S GRAND ORATORIO, “The llessiah” THE ANNUAL FESTAL CONCERT BY TheChoral Society, Prof. H. C. SHERMAN, Director, Assisted by Miss CHARLOTTE MACONDA, Soprano; Miss RUTH THOMPSON, Contralto; Mr. E. C. TOWNE, Tenor; Dr. CARL DUFFT, Basso, ALL OF NEW YORK. Accompanied by The Washington Symphony Orchestra. RESERVED SEATS, 50 AND 75 CENTS AND $1. 0. F. ELLIS & CO.'S, "97 Pa. ave. n.w. Free Orchestrion Concerts EVERY EVE iG AT JORDAN'S, 317 9TH ST. N.W., NEAR F. Grand select program of all popular airs. Call and see the Great Orcbestrion and inspect its wonderful mechanism. de2- The program is constantly changing —every day some new secord is added to the Graphopheaes. The latest songware to be heard here first. You can epend a very leasant pour here any day ‘or migie No admission fee. Open at night. Several hen selections now to be heard from opera “Princess Bonnie,” Columbia Phonograph Co.,919 Pa.av. del4-16d Pearman’s Popular Concerts. CHURCH OF OUR FATHER, 13th and L sts. nw. CHRISTMAS CAROLS. NONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2h CENTS. no22-1m 1895. 80 CENTS. PROF. SHELDO: rman and De ursdays ond Popular’ retes. VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, Va. FIRST RACE WILL BE CALLED AT 2 P.M. SHARP. Special trains will leave Penn. depot, 6th and B sts. n.w., at 1 and 1:30 p.m. _ nob-tt CLASSES FOR THE MIN rte are now forming. Tuesd: Saturdays; day and TRILBY WILTON LACK: JOHN GLENDL BLANC Dd, iB MME. SH, COTTE MATIN! delG-tf LYCEU) ALL THIS WEEK. H. W. WILLIAMS’ OWN SPECIALTY CO. Direct from Pittsturg, Pa. XMAS W! COM a16-6t = C. A. C. Carnival Continued Till Wednesday, Decem- ber 18, Inclusive, Columbia Athletic Club House, if AND 18TH, Academy of {DEVEL PM. 15¢ al6-3t Season Tic $1.00. Allen’s Grand | Ww K OF DE MATIN THU DAY BILL Ho In His Latest Comedy Sn The GLOBE TRO By LOUIS DE Next week—The Gar from the Garrick Theater, » THIN “FAUST. Special Scenic amd Elec= trical Effects. IN “A MODERN MEPHISTO.” de1G-24tf tek : EW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. 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