Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1895, Page 8

8 = THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1895—FOURTEEN PAGES, - LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“Trilby.” Allen’s Grand Opera House.—The Garrick Theater Burlesque Company of New York tn “Thrilby. New National Theater.—“Charley’s Aunt Academy of Music.—Helene Mora in “A Modern Mephisto.” Kernan's Lyceum Theater._Sam Devere’s Big Compary. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Penn- syivania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. eit teat EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ‘ Steamer Harry Randallefor Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. — FOR THE XMAS DINNER. Shoppers in Center market tomorrow will find a particularly choice assortment of extra native ef and Lamb at our stalls. The very finest display of meat shown in this or any other market! We make a fea- ture of early and prompt delivery of all orders. T. T. KEA 1 Center market. NONE SHALL BE LEFT OUT, _ For long after “The passing show’ Ency- clopaedias “Exist only’? in dim recollec- tion—the grand standard for all patriotic Americans—“Johnson’s Universal Cyclo- paedia,” an honest book, and one that has come to stay—and can be hed at less cost— and on easier paymefts—though the pub- lishers have expended a vast sum in creat- ing an entirely new work--instead of mere- ly offering you an inferior “Photographic Zine process” copy of an old English work, costing nothing for authorship or type set- ting. We do not supply “half sets,” but the entire work. All sets wanted for Christmas will be supplied, even though twenty gons are necessary. D. APPLETON & CO., No, 437 7th st. 35c. sack flour free; —- CAN'T PLEASE MEN MORE Than to give them presents such as we are showing. English Steel Razors—every one fully guaranteed. Carving Sets, $1.50 up. English Steel Penknives, 25c. up. Christ- mas Tree Outfits—Holders, Fences and Oil Lamps—for $3. €. T. Carter & Co., G06 Pa.av. ——— Johnston's, page 5. J. Jay Gould's wonders for children’s Xmas. POUND-FOR-PO) ) FRUIT CAKE | —pound of fruit and pound of dough. That's the way we make ours—of choicest fruits and table butter. Not to be compared with that sold elsewhere. In 4and 5-lb. sizes; Bc. Ib. FUSSELL’ . ave. — candies, 15c. per pound. Doran eshte = OUR MILK STANDS &VERY TEST That's made—for freshness, sweetness and richness. Can't get such milk anywhere Sent in bottles; e All from our farms. Se. qt. J. S. THOMPSON, 511 4% st. s.w. — ! Heating and Cook- Keep warm Christma: 2125 Pa. ave. ing Stoves at cost. Jno. Moran, USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL. Nothing you could give that combines these points so well—as Barler’s Oil Heat- ers. They're beautifully designed—abso- lutely safe—free from odor and dust. Heats rooms in coldest weather for le. an hour; $5 R & CO., 606 Pa. ave. SILK SHADES and LAMP GLOBES. Complete end varied stock. S. S. SHEDD & BRO., 432 9th st. nw. sia Seah: An abundance of Candy Canes, Baskets, : Mixtures and everything in the line (also fireworks) can be had whole- sale and retail of Geo. J. Mueller, wholesale confectioner, 336 Pa. ave. n.w. Goods de- livered. oe AMPs AND ONYX TABLES. ‘The largest stock of Lamps and Tables at the lowest possible prices will be found at S,S. SHEDD & BRO., 432 9th st. n.w. oe Men's Derby and Fedora Hats for presents, latest styles, $1, $1.50 and tra velue, soft hats, 50 cents up "hats, 25 cents to $1. A. T. Lewis, 435 7th street. eee J. F. SHEETZ. J. F. SHEETZ. % Fine Candies, 20 and to Sunday school . per Ib. Reduction and 1022 7th st. n.w. AMERICA FOR AMERICANS! “JOHNSON'S CYCLOPAEDIA” Is a new American work, giying due space to American matters, valuable recent dis- coveries and living biographies, It is not a prejudiced British production, of inferior workmanship, nine-tenths twenty years old and never Intended for popular use. When this country cannot produce a first-class Cyclopaedia, it will be time enough to se- lect a foreign one. Further information on receipt of postal. D. APPLETON & CO., No. 437 7th st Y. —— Shc. chickens free; Johnston’ a Candies for the million at Buckingham’s, 231 Pa. ave. s.e.: finest imported conserves, 2 Ibs., $1; 25c, Chocolates and Bon Bons, 5 Ibs., $1, 11 Ibs. choice candy, $1. page 5. CITY AND DISTRICT ema An Old Ordinance. Judge Kimball called attention Saturday to the law which requires that drivers of vehicles must walk their horses over cross- ings where street car tracks Intersect. A young man named Michael Hannah was on trial for violating the law, and he pleaded ferorance of the ordinance. Judge Kimball said he thought it was not generally known that the law existed on the statute books, apd until this information was made pub- Me through the newspapers he did not feel that he should impese fines. Mr. Hannah's personal bonds were taken, and the judge thought this cese should serve as a warn- ing to others. ———— The Evening Star Almanac for 1896. The Evening Star Almanac for '96 Is farger and more complete than that of * Four hundred and sixteen solidly printed pages of rational, international and local Statistics, Records and General Informa- tion. Tells all about the relationship exist- ing between the Distriet of Columbia and the National Government. Contains much not to se found in an yet inexpensiv d wie. To be had at The Even- ice, at all news stands, or will be mailed upon receipt of pric eee Against a Platform. Through Attorney O. B. Hallam, Marie E. Dries has filed a petition in the Equity Court, praying that the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company he en- joined from constructing a passenger plat- form on land alleged to be hers at Ist street and Florida avenue northeast. She ¢laims that the company have not only unlawfully entered upon and are occupying her land, but also that they have dug away a great part of It. Sa a « Captured the British. Ar® the people of Washington falling over other in their mad rush to get er as by British authors? The clopaedia Britannica is not suited t wants of American families, nor the of American people. Thy lowing quota- tion from the Washington Post, referring to the ninth edition of the Britanni corroborative of the above state “Mh striking illustration of fgnorance of American affairs and history is furni by the article on ‘war’ in the new edition of the ‘Encyclopaedia Britannica’ just pub- lished. The new Johnson’s Cyclopaedia t three times as Britannic unbiased, It is twent aprejudiced a t truly American it is more accurate and more authoritative than the Britan Johnson's will cost you less—on easier terms—and will giv better value. D. Appleton & Co., 43; street (room nd floor).—Advt. ——___ Pickwick Club. If you drink, drink the best—Pickwick Club whisky !—Advt. — Holiday Excursion Rates vin Penn- sylvania Railroad. For the holiday season the Pennsylvania railroad will sell December 21 to 25, inclu- sive, and December 31 and January 1, round- trip excursion Uckets to all points on its line east of and including Pittsburg and Erie, and west of Elizabeth and Sea Girt, good for return passage until January 7, 1406. Also to Fredericksburg, Richmond’ and other points south on December 16 to 25, inclusive, and December 29 to January 1, inclusive, ood for retOrn passage until January $so0.—aave. BUYING CHRISTMAS GIFTS Great Demand This Year for More Ex- pensive Articles. Busy Times at the Post Office and With the Express Companies —Someé Figures. The progressing Christmas season this year shows a somewhat paradoxical con- dition when it is regarded in its commer- cial aspects. A tour among the business houses which are busiest at this propitious time of year developed the fact that, while there has not been as heavy a trade in goods of moderate or cheap character, there has been an‘ enormous increase over former years In the de:nand for articles of an elaborate and expensive character. The evidence collected in this way goes to prove that the rich and well-to-do hdve a seeming plethora of ready money, which they are spending with generous liberality, while those whose circumstances are not easy are keeping the!r purchases of holi- day gifts down to the lowest poss penditure. It is the general verd leading Washington jewelers that before was there a Christmas w re so many really fine articles of the precious metal and gems variety were purchased for presents. The establishments of this character have been crowded from morn- ing to night for the past two weeks, and in most of them the regular force, aug- mented by many assistants, has been kept busy filling the orders that have fairly poured in. Many of the other stores which carry lines of silver-mounted and other goods, something on the order of Jewelers’ Stocks, report a heavy patronage for the wares of this sort. So it may be rea scen that people are beginning to dppreci- ete the wisdom of giving gifis of lasting and substantial character. Express and Postal Work. At the express offices the information was given that the business being done now Was about the same as it was at this period last year, and that companies had atout ali they could attend to in the next two or three days. In every division of the @ity post office an increase of business has been noted during the past few days over a cor- responding period of last year. ‘A ten per cent increase in the Issuance of money orders is shown; a thfee per cent in- crease in the number of registered letters randled. In the mailing division the work has been heavier than elsewhere, a twelve per cent Increase being shown. In the delivery division the ordinary mai! is much heavie> than last year, but it Is imposstble to give figures. The wholesale stamp clerk says an enormous business has been: done today, fully equal to previous years. ‘The re- tail stamp clerk has sold stamps for pack- ages mostly, and has done a heavy busi- ness. Very few special delivery letters, however, have been bought, and none have been purchased for placing on packages. Most of the packages are for people in the western and southwestern states, as pack- ages for nea y points are not usually mailed until later. There are very few packages for foreign destinations. The general delivery clerk says not so much rush in corridors as last year, and thinks the decrease in calls for general de- livery letters due to the unfavorable weather. ‘The percentage estimates given here are for a period of five days, up to and includ- ing yesterday, and are compared with a corresponding period of last year. ———_— For a Christmas Dinner. A most commendable feature of the High Scheols’ charity !s a public Christmas en- tertainment, which will be given Friday evening, December 27, when an effort will be made to secure funds to supply some of the poor “tots” of Washington with a bountiful Christmas dinner. The entertain- ment will be held at Carroll Institute Hall, and the following well-known talent will participate. Mrs. Hoxan Brooks will sing, Miss Bliss of the Washington School of Expression, Ixte of the Boston School of Expression, will recite; Miss Grace Ross Robert Test of the Central High lass ‘03, will play “A Pair of ‘ Spaulding of the Eastern High School wil! give Miss Corinne’ Berg- er’s latest monolouge and Miss Nesunth will also recite. An old-fashionea minuet will be danced by eignt young lades and eight young men of the Central. Re- hearsals have been soing on for the last couple of weeks, under the direction of Miss Minnie Hawkes ard Mrs. Walton. The young ladies who are to go through the stately flgurés of the dance, so popular a century ago, are Misses Pre: rusi, Ward, Sohon, Bangs and Wasserbach and their partners for the occasion are Messrs. Chase, McKean, Capt. Hottell, Capt. Von Bayer, Julihn, Maj. Fox,, Lieut, Wood and Lieut: Farrew, who will wear satin costumes of white ‘and gold. ‘The minuet will be followed by the reproduc- tion of the beautiful flag drill_and fancy dancing as given by the Misses Hawks’ pu- plis at the Teachers’ bazaar. The High School Banjo and Mandolin Club of the Central and Mr. Barringer and Miss Wes- cott, both members of the club, will be on the program. ————— Trarafers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Harry L. Baldwin, jr., to Elizabeth J. Wat- son, lot 19, sq. 8, Eckington; $10.. Albert T. Walker et ux. to Miles Fuller, lots 136 and never 139, sq. 621; $10. Georgiana H. Hale to Mary L. Dawson, lot 169, sq. 620; $1,100. Annie Carleton to Frank Maguire, lot 14, bik. 12, South Brookland; $10. Eliza’ J. Bur- an J. Maxwell and Wm. S. De hirst, lot 32, sq. Chas. A. Brick- wedde et ux. to Ernst Sellhausen, lot 11, sq. “0; $l. R. B. Detrick et ux. ‘to Jos. S. Mills, lot sq. 45; and Jackson H. Ral J. Cotter, lots 23 to 2 J. R. Foulke and J. B. Townsend, trustees, to David G. Alsop, purt original’ lot 3, sq. 685; 39,800. Edgar Jackson to Albert Tutt, lot 112, Douglas; $10. Henry C. Longnecker et ux. to Chas. D. Meitzler, lot °6, bik. 6, lition to Congress Het CG ederer and H. H. Be trustees, to eo. J. Maier, lot 1, bi “ining City; $050, Eliz. P. Morse to C . _Klipstein, original lot 17, Pairo and Benj. F. Helen W. Pairo, lot i D. Stone et al. trustees, to Luther M. “hilton, lot 12, bik. 5, Avaion Heights; s1u. ¥ Scott et ux. to e Lozano, $9,500. W. Mosby Williams immons, trustees, to Gilbert A. Clark, oviginal $1,241. ——— _ Robberies Reported. Douglas Blandford ef Clinton, Md., re- perted to the police this morning that nine turkeys, three chickens and thr ducks were stolen from his wagon at tpe Center market last night. W. F. Shepheri reports to the police that his house in alley near 12th and D streets scuthwest was entered last night and a suit of clothes and % were A sneik thief entered the house of Jose, Buell of 2008 15th street and stole a tricy- cle. The loss was reported to the police. Be Cured. If you've gotten tired of usi “count be butter ave. What Can't Be & the fake boxes pure mo Penna. Don't Spoil That Xmas Dinner —with poor butter or butterine. Only the sweetest flavor butter at D. William Oyster’, Market.’ Phone 3. S-lb. box, $1.60,—Advt. pees, le of Elegant Articles by timer & Co. To be scld at public auction December 24, 1N%, at half-past 10 a.m., half-pest 2 and half-past 7 p.m., in the Hutchins puilding, corner 0th and D streets (015 D street), by order of F. P. Hi maneger.—Advt. oe Sale of Toys and Christmas Goods At Sloan's, 1407 G street, tomorrow at 11 am. and 3 p.m.—Advt. ee Important tomorrow, A Gift for the Boys. Boys’ English Serge Macintoshes, black and navy blue, for $3.75 at Parker, Bridget & Co.'s, $15 Tth street.—Advt. ——_—_. Glass balls, tinsel, toys. J. Jay Gould’s.— Advertisement. AMUSEMENTS. Mt. Pleasant Field Band—At the last meeting of the Veteran Volunteer Fire- men’s Association it was decided to attend the entertainment and Christmas concert to be given at National Rifles’ Hall on the 2ith instant by the Mount Pleasant Field Band in a body, wearing the full dress uni- form of the organization and under ‘escort of the band. The athletes of the Colum- bia Athletic Club are assisting the boys in this affair, and are down for their famous chair pyramid and Roman ladder acts. Mr. R. J. Elder will do some high kicking. The new Second Regiment Band of the District National Guard will open the sec- ond part of the program with the popular “King Cotton" March and other selections. An exhibition of the old-time Punch and Judy show will be given by Professor Ii. C. Torney, and Professor John O. Russell and Miss Katy Toumey will render a duet cn the guitar and mandolin. The pupils of Miss Gussie Sproesser are to appear in fancy dancing, and Miss Isabel Pechin will offer a recitation. Mr. George O'Connor and Mr. Chas. F. McEnaney are to con- tribute comic songs, and Master Alvin Quinter, the remarkable boy cornetist, will render a cornet solo, “The Favorite. Among others who will take part are the Misses Baptista, Misses Helene and Kate Lackey, Hattie Richie, Myra Raby, Edna Brenner, Mrs. Boesenberg-Weber, Master Harry Meiners and the members of the Mount Pleasant Field Band. The Elks and Miss Mora.—Wash' Lodge, B. P. O. Elks, will attend the 2 emy of Music In a body tonight to witne: the performance of a “Modern Mephisto’ by Miss Helene Mora. This young lady is @ great favorite with the local lodge of Elks, as she has contributed her taient or various occasions for the benefit of their charity fund. Miss Katharine Lucile Foote having closed her London engagement will spend the balance of the winter in Paris. ae Death of James W. Lowe. James W. Lowe, a veteran member of the fire department, died at his home, 63 H street northwest, Saturday, aged seventy- four years. Mr. Lowe was born in Prince George's county, Md., and had lived in Washington since he was eight years old. He served for a time in the war, and was a member of the fire department ‘from 164. He was foreman until April, 1876, when he was severely hurt in an accident while re- sponding to an East Washington fire, and since that time was watchman at No, 3, although still carried on the pay roll as a fireman. A_widow and two daughters survive him. A detail has been made from the fire de- partment to attend the funeral, which will occur Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. ——— In the Churches, Christmas themes were discussed yester- day in a great mary of the local pulpits. In the course of their sermons or in their prayers the pastors made references to the foreign relations of this country, deprecated war and expressed the earnest desire that all difficulties might be peacefully settled. Rev. Dr. Talmage declared that a Sonflict of arms between this country and Great Britain would be the greatest calamity since the creation of the world. Rev. S. Geriah Lamkins, D, D., of the Salem Baptist Church characterized the Monroe doctrine as the golden rule, and discussed the attitude of the negro in case of war. While undoubted- ly loyal to this government, he said, the negro does not wish for any but a peaceful cutcome of the present dispute. Rey. J. G. Butler, pastor of the Lutheran Memorial Church, late chaplain of the Sen- ate, made an earnest prayer for divine guid- ance for the President and his cabinet and the two houses of Congress, and in the course of his sermon affirmed the belief that both England and this country would ex- haust every peaceful resource before plun; ing into the horrible consequences of war. Rev. Alexander Kent discussed, before a large cee een of the People’s Church, “The Spirit of sChristmas and the Spirit of War." Rey. Dr. E. S. Todd, pastor of Hamline M. E. Church, has announced that he will preach his farewell sermon at the watch meeting service New Year eve. Rey. Adolos Allen, co: or of the First Presbyterian Church, filled the pulpit of the th Presbyterian Church last evening, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Skellenger, being detained at_home by illness. Services were held yesterday for the first time in the new Fifteenth Street M. BE. Church, corner of 15th and R streets, The edifice will be formally dedicated in Jan- uary or February. Rev. W. W. Van Ars- dale, the pastor, took for his text for the morning discourse “Speak Unto the Children of Israel That They Go Forward.” His ser- mon Was appropriate to the occasion, and he congratulated the congregation that their perseverence and self-denial had brought about the consummation of their hopes for a new building. Officers Elected. The following have been elected officers of Dawson Lodge, No. 16, F. A. A. M., for the ensuing year: Claude F. King, W. M. Willian M. Garrett, S. W.; Edgar G. Har- baugh, J. W.; Rodolph Williss, secretary (re-elected); Robert Ball, treasurer (re- elected); George P. Davis, M. C.; Edwin S. Holmes, jr., S. D.; Benjamin F. O'Dell, J. D.; Addis D. Merritt, S.S.; George W. Sig- gers, J. S., and Leonard Stoddard, tiler. ‘At the annual meeting of the Penns; vania Reserves’ Association Saturday even- ing the oid officers were re-elected as fol- lows: H. B. McKean, president; A. B. Jamison, vice president; W. H.' Bibson, treasurer, and P. H. McNulty, secretary. During the evening a number of speeches were made in commemoration of the battle of Drainsville. Encampment No. 111, Union Veteran Legion, Capitol Hill, at its regular assem- bly Friday evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Colonel, Wil- liam T. Pierson; lieutenant colonel, H. H. Ray; major, E. H. Ripley; surgeon, Dr. P. mons; officer of the day, Walter J. chaplain, Alexander C. Bromley; quartermaster, Fred. R. Sparks; adjutant, William Wilson; officer of the guard, Chas. Hooks. The sergeant major, quartermaster ser- geant, color sergeant znd sentinel to be ap- pointed later by the colon. A ladies’ auxiliary to Encampment No. 111 has been organized. A large number of ladies have already joined. They will re- ceive their charter in a few days. It is predicted that a large organization (the only one in the city) will result from this Leginning. ton Bishop Paret Declines. A news dispatch from Baltimore states that Bishop William Paret of the diocese of Maryland has declined to temporarily take charge of the new Protestant Epis- copal diocese of Washington. Bishop Paret Was recently requested to fill the office until the hop-elect is consecrated. > hepherd. Mr. Henry A. Willard will entertain a party of gentlemen tonight at a dinner in honor of Gov. Alexander R. Shepherd. Only Nominal Demagen. In the two cases instituted by John F. Weedon sgainst the Baltimore and Poto- mac Railroad Company the jury, in Cir- cuit Court No. 2, Saturday, allowed him $1 damages for the loss of his wife, and their children, $500. Mrs. Weedon, in January, ism), in’ crossing an alleged unprotected culvert near Benning, fell into the ravin suffering injuries which resulted in h death. As her husband, Mr. Weedon ask- ed $10,000 damages for the loss of his wife, and the same amount was asked on behalf of the children. Messrs Thompson & Frai- y repr ted the husband and children, Col. Enoch Totten appearing on behalf of the railroad company, a ee New President of Unity Clab. At the last meeting of the Unity Club Mr. D. C. Haywood for the third time re- signed the chair as president, feeling, as he said, that ke could now leave the club in perfect prosperity. ‘This has been his in- tenticn for some time, as he found that the duties of president would interfere with his course of studies during the wi ter. His resignation was accepted with r luctance. Mr. James B. Philp was chosen to succeed him —__. Small's Flowers for Christmas. Nothing more beautiful and appropriate for Xmas presents. J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and G reets, Washington, and 1158 Broadway, New Yor : SS ‘Taunton Silver Co.’s sales daily at 11 a.m. 8 and 7:30 p.m., at Walter B. Williams Co.'s sales rooms, corner 10th and Pennsyl- vania avenue. ‘Christmas novelties just opened.—Advt. THEY BROUGHT POTATOES Glosing Exercises Today at the High School. Provisions and Money Contributed for the Poor—Attractive Musi- cal Entertainment. When the pupils of the Central High School assembled in the exhibition hall last week, Dr. Lane gave them a short but ef fective talk on the subject of denations of money and provisions, requgsting that all such contributions be brought to the office this morning. Mr. Sites; Miss Wescott and Mr. Davis of the Easterm Western ahd Bus- iness schools, respectively, gave out notices to the same effect, and as aresult the pupils contributed liberally. In response to these requests the Central coMected about #35 In cash, eight barrels of potatoes and quanti- ties of other provisions. The third year boys in study hall 5 put five large flour bar- rels in position in different parts of the room and succeeded in filling four of them with potatoes. The first year boys of section C each brought a potato in nearly every pocket and managed to fill a barrel by buy- ing a couple of pecks at the market opposite the school. This section also contributed enough money to buy a barrel of flour, and as a Christmas gift to their section teacher, Mr. R. R. Upton, they presented him with a handsome lamp. “Several additional barrels of potatoes were colleeted in other class rooms and denations of‘all kinds of goods were recejved at the office all the morning. Rehearsals for the entertainment wer, completed Friday, and all of the number: on the progrem were carried out success- fully. The Classes marched into the exhibi- tion hall to the music of the orchestra after a couple of periods of recitations, which ended about 10:30. Most of the boys had balloons tied to long strings, and as soon as they entered the hall they let them rise to the ceiling, where they remained during the exercises. Section A2 entered the hall with a Christmas tree,which they pjaced up- on the platform. Many of the graduates and friends of the school were present and enjoyed the entertainment. As at the West- ern, the program was entirely musical, as follows: March, Thunderer, Sousa, orches- tra; chorus, a ‘tinkers, b armorers, Robin Hood, glee club of forty; Mandolin Club, Tobasco March, Hopkins; melody in F, Ru- binstein; Mrs. Perkins, When the Heart is Young, Irish ballad; Banjo and Mandolin Club, erch, waltz, Barringer; | waltz, Love's Sigh, Baker, orchestra; march, High School Cadets, Sousa, orchestra. At the close of this program all the pu- pils arose and gave three cheers for Christ- mas and the school. At the Western. An elatorate musica! program was en- joyed by the pupils of the Western just before they were dismissed this morning. After the regular opening exercises, which are held in the hall from 9 to 9:15 each morning, the classes went to their class rcoms, where they listened to Christmas stories and recitations, and then assembled in their hall again, where the following program was rendered: Shepherdess drill, ten girls of senior class; scrg, Ave Maria, Luzzi,:.Miss Bentle: sthg, In the Ole Carolina State, R. S. piano duet, ‘The Conqueror, Spindler, Miss Appleby ind Mr. Alex; songs, (a) My Little Love, Hawley; (b) Serenade, Tost; plano solo, (a) Beauty's Eyes, (b) The Water Mill, Mr. Sanferd Kirtland; bass solo, Mr. Roy Kirtlard; piano solo, Girls of the South, Mr. Leo White, Mr. Wm. McKee; song, Soldiers’ Farewell, K. S. The Eastern. There was no concerted action at the Eastern High School, but many of the pupils brought money, old clothing and provisicns of all sorts, and filled up a good- sized space in a corner of the office. The program for the entertainment at this school consisted of several songs by all of the singing classes and several recila- tions by members of the school. gs CORNELL STUDENTS COMING. Trip of the Glce, and Mandolin The Cornell University Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs left Ithaca for their Christ- mas trip today. Manager Welling Wyckoff, who has just returned from a run over the route, reports that the prospects are excel- lent for a successful tour. In Washington the clubs will be given a reeeption by Mrs. Hearst, and in nearly every city which is visited like social functions are being ar- ranged. The trp inchides Binghamton, December 23; Brooklyn, December 24; Or- ange, December 25; Washington, December 26; Columbus, December 28; Lexington, De- cember 30; St. Louis, Deeember 31; Chicago, January 1; Toledo, January 2; Buffalo, Jan- uary 3; Bath, January 4. Two special cars have been secured. These cars will be retained throughout the trip. The membership of the clubs is as follows: Glee Club—C. D. Clinton, leader; W. H. Feiker, J. M. Davidge, H. C. Grant, H. B. Prest, G. F. Bailey, C. J. Ramsburg, F. Sturdevant, E. A. Worner, jr, R. P. Tobin, L. A. Fuertes, P. L. Bi W. Simpson, N. Lyon, G. E. P ns, W. Stecle, E. John- ston. Banjo Club—N, C. Cushing, leader; J. G. Sanderson, H. I. Gannett, 8. Lines, H. M. Cc. G. Morgan, H. H. Alcock, G. L. Weller, S. H, Dunlop, J. A. Bailey, W. 8. Goll, F. N. Kollock, jr., W. C.. Truman, F. D, Clark. Mandolin Club—W. S. Goll, leader; H. I. Gannett, W. C. Truman, G. L. Weller, F. D. Clark, L. C. Fuller, H. W. Chatfield, E. M. Houpt, S. H. Dunlop, J. A. Bailey, H. H. Alcock, H. M. Groves, F. Kollock, jr. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the fellowing: William H. Kager an@ Fanny Christian; Loring B. Mullen and Alice T. Morris, Michael Fennesy and Catharine Frances Sjfragg, both of New York city; Jeseph Seiben and Ophelia Faulkner. . — Funeral of J. W. Shane. The funeral of Joseph W. Shane, who died suddenly at his heme, 28 D street southeast, Saturday, of heart disease, took place at the Church of the Reformation at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The deceased was a member of Lincoln Post, G. A. R., which participated im the funeral. —_—_—_. Farmers’ Athletic Club, Articles incorporating the Farmers’ Ath- letic Club have been filed by J. J. Barry, Charles McCauley, H. J. Mulligan, Frank M. McDonald and Willlam Vermillion. The club proposes to encourage manly sports and promote physical culture. Seas Anniversary Celebrated, The congregation of All Souls’ Church observed in an appropriate manner Satur- day evening the anniversary of the land- ing of the Pilgrim Fathers. The celebra- tion opened with a dinner, served in the Sunday schooi room, after which the party adjourned to the body of the church. Mr. } Carroll D. Wright acted as presiding offi- and interesting addresses were de- livered by President Whitman of Colum- bian University, Representative H. M. Baker of New Hampshire, Senator Perkins and Rev. J. H. Crooker. nA BAKING POWDER, Absolutely ‘Pure. A cream of tartar taking powder. Figh- «st of all in leavening strength.—Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., se27 36d 106 Wall st., N. ¥. Modest, sensi've women need not expose their is to a docz‘r, when Dr. David Kennedy's Fa- vorite Remedy can be had, for it 1s the only post- tive cure for the peculiar ailments of womankind, AMONG THE WORKINGMEN. Reorganizing the Labor Bureau— Meetings Held Yesterday. President N. C. Sprague occupied the chair at a special meeting of the labor bureau and workingmen's library held yesterday afternoon at the office of the bureau, No. 600 13th street. The attendance was very large, as it was understood that the affairs of the enterprise would undergo a thorough reorganization. It Was, however, finally decided to post- Pene the election of a manager to succeed M. D. Shenk, who is said to have abandoned Lis place several days ago, and an under- senting: Was arrived at that the other offl- sitions. be continued in their present po- pane various reports presented showed that the different departments were being con- ducted in a satisfactery manner. The committee having in charge the se- lection of a new headquarters reported that they had examined a number of buildings, all of which are suitable for the purposes. They further reported that already ten of the local organizations have signified their intention to rent quarters for meeting pur- boses in the new building. It was decided to have a board of five di- rectors, of which the president of the Fed- eration of Labor and bureau of Jakor, re- spectively, and the master workman of D. A. No. U6, K. of L., shall be members. Nomina- tions were made for the two directorships yet to be filled as follows: S. W. Woodward, Paul T. Bowen, Carroll D. Wright and Em- ory Foster, The election will’ be held at the next meeting. The election of officers of the Street Rail- way Assembly for the ensuing six months was held Saturday and resulted in the re- election of Master Workman Thomas J. Lawrence; worthy foreman, James Trainor; recording secretary, W. F. Dement, and the delegates to the Federation of Labor and District Assembly, No. 66, K. of L. Financial Secretary and Treasurer F. M. Dent declined to be again a candidate fog those positions, and W. P. Smith was elect- ed to succeed him, The semi-annual election of officers of Butchers’ Assembly, K. of L., yesterday re- sulted as follows: George Bakersmith, mas- ter workman; Henry King, worthy foreman; Gottleib Essig, worthy inspector; John Ed- monds, werthy guide; John Ledderer, al- mener; John Neuland, financial secretary; Fred. Vogel, recording secretary; John Schraudner, treasurer; J. William Gooth- walt, judge; Joseph Sauer, statistician; John Ledderer, clerk of the court; George Eisen- hut, inside esquire; William Wall, outside esquire; Thomas Glue, general agent. eas Declared Insane. A man who gave his name as Thomas Whitaker appeared here several days ago and called at Dunnmgton’s lunch room, on E street. There he complained that he was starving, and was given something to eat. He was willing to work, and so he was given a job in the Kitchen. Last week his peculiar conduct attracted attention, and it was thought he was of unsound mind. One day he went shopping, and sent more than a dozen bundles to the funch room marked C. O. D., which, of course, were not accepted. Whitaker was surpris2d when he learned that his purchases kad not been accepted, for he said he had in- tended to settle for them when he got money from his mother in Canada. Yes- terday morning he appeared in the West- ern Union telegraph office before 7 o'clock and wanted to send a number of tele- grams. Because of his peculiar conduct he was arrested, and the police surgeons pro- nounced him insane. He will be started in the direction of his home by the sanitary officer. a Sees The Evening Star Almanac for 1896. The Evening Star Almanac for '% Is larger and more complete than that of a Four “hundred and sixteen solidly printed pages of snatioral, international and local Statist Records and General Informa- tion. Tells all about the relationship exist- ing between the District of Columbia and the National Government. Contains much not to be found in any encyclopedia. A val- uable, yet inexpensive addition to any H- brary. “Pri . To be had at The Even- ing Star office, at all news stands, or will be mailed upon receipt of price. Auction Sales of Real Estate. Duncanson Brothers, auctioneers, have sold at public sale the residence at the northwest corner of 18th and M streets to Amanda Ray for $26,500; also lot on Sheridan avenue near 7th street, contain- ing 4,269 square feet, for 14 cents per square fuct, to Geo. F. Graham; also lot 34 in same suldivision, containing 6,740 square feet, to George W. White for 11% cents per square foct. Thomas Dowling & Company, auctt eers, have sold at public sale house 2507 Pennsylvania evenue to John J. Dougherty for $8,000, and house 1 Pennsylvania avenue to Charles W. Handy for $8,000. pe 10+ A Rhyme for Arkansas, From the Ottumwa Conster, Col. William McLean commanded Drake's brigade in Arkansas before the bloody Mark's Mill expedition. McLean is now a democratic state senator from the Terre Haute district. He is not a newspaper man, but on the occasion of the wrecking of a barge on the Wabash he was employed by the editor of a Terre Haute paper to go at once to the scene and “writeit up.” He did so, and gave a graphic account of the ship- wreck in verse. One of these verses has since been widely quoted: - “She heaved and And high h And ¢ A wor On another occa 27 heaved and sot sprung.’? ion Col. McLean was dis- eussing down In sas the want of the roetic spirit In that state, and some one sald that Gen, Pike was not a poet and that no poet could ever be produced in Arkansas, be- cx vse the name of the state would not rhyme with anything. Several amateurs tried their hands at making rhymes on the name of the state, but failed. McLean promptly ground out the following “A nfce young man in Arkensaw Can saw more weod then his pa can saw; Bat give him an x And with a few whacks Hp can eut mors wood t his ma can saw." Wilson’s gift shoes & slippers. bid Wilson's fine slippers and * * * * shoes are unquestionably * * * * the only ones suitable for * * * * sift giving, because if you * * * * give a friend a pair of them * * * * he or she knows thgt they * * * * were not bought at a “bar- * * * * gain” or “reduction sale,” * * * * for Wilson never had such * * * * a sale—this cannot be said * * * * of any other store in Wash- oR Ok ok ington. Only’one price— the lowest—all the time. ilson’s, 929 F. * ae Your fine razors, knives and selssors_as only an expert surgical fnstrument’ maker can grind fem, Ckeapost in the end. Alfred A. Smith & Co,, 21-24 Baldness is Curable! ° Hiundreds of un: cited at ORI ME! EX imeni SiC grestest ret It will po 3 hair on the baldest head at tter from what cause the bal and after all it © covered. profuston Ta fo will restos color. Tt will growth of Whiskers 2 smoothest face without injury delicate ekin. Hs. effects yelous. Contains no ds harmful Ingredients. altimore, Md. - and $1 per bottle. ACKER & KENN nna. avi grease or Vrepared by Loreit TRIAL OF MILLIKEN. Charge of Housebreaking Wii Tried Very Soon. Although’no day has been set, it is likely the trial of Benjamin H. Milliken, charged with housebreaking in entering the reom of Judge. Phillips’ daughter several Weeks ago, will be called in Criminal Court No. 1 early in January. It is understood that Judge Phillips is pushing the matter vigorousiy, urging the district attorney to bring it to an issue at an early date, in spite of the fact, it 1s said, that friends of the Phillipses have advised that the case be dropped, in order to prevent the noto- riety that will be given Miss Phillips and the family if the charge is aired in court. ————— The Clothiers’ Association. An association of the retail clothiers of this city has been formed for the purpose of bettering the conditions ef trade, to re- form existing abuses, to furnish correct and reliable information regarding the standing of purchasers, to assist in making collections and to in other ways benefit the members of the association. At a meeting held in Eiks’ Hall, 1006 E street, Mitchell Dyrenforth was elected president and Geo. Spransy secretary. The name of the organ- ization is the Retail Clothiers’ Associa- tion. : ———.__. An Echo Meeting. Impressions resulting from the national convention held last week were discussed at an echo meeting of the Anti-Saloon League yesterday afternoon in the Metropolitan M. E. Church. The princ:pal speaker was Representative Elijah A. Morse, who de- livered an address in favor of total _ab- stinence. The other speakers were Rev. Joseph H. James, Mrs. Annie Whittenmyer, Rev. Walter H. Brooks and Mrs. Margaret B, Platt. — Ex-Senator Blair's Speech. The lyceum of Shiloh Baptist Church was addressed yesterday by ex-Senator Henry W. Blair of Massachusetts, on “How the Race Problem Is to Be Solved by Universal Education.” Mr. Thomas L, Jones presided at the meeting. — 8849047 00C¢604004 Aches 336004 And pains of rheumatism can be cured by removing the cause, lactic acid in the blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla cures rheuma- rs tism ‘by neutralizing this acid. Thousands of people tell of perfect cures by 7 Hood’s Pillsct, bmomousty with Sarsaparilla ‘The One ‘True Blood Purifier. $1; six for $5. Hood's Sarsaparilla. 25¢. —— Then m —— Now. Elegance and _ correctness — have always characterized the — FULL DRESS SUITS that leave our establishment--There is a tone about them that is hard to imitate—We remember the days when we used to get $75 for Dress Suits—-Now we make the same grade suit for $50—THEN we made one suit—NOW we make twenty— THEN we made $30 profit on one suit—NOW we make $5 on a suit—Come to figure it out, though—THEN we made $30—NOW we make $100— You are bettered by the sav- ings—We gain the increase by larger business. Don’t sound like other folks—Newly dif- ferent—the M. and M. way, though—All our dress suits are silk lined. Fs) a | DR SUITS to measvre as low as $2! - The price has nothing to do with the TOMORROW DAY Will close the specia'| And tomorrow the en- Christmas trouser sale | ¥elope ng will con. this. mocning we had|time — 4:15. p.m. Each about enough goods fo}day we will open the 100. pairs—zood, sensibid velope in our show win- Christmas presents made}dow, Guess the mumber to-Measure, Anside th ave pe—or it you are the nearest to it, 50. and a pair of trog 2. till be Sours Free. Ke ister name iu stor: Mertz tailoring— and exclasively— Mertz, 906 F Street. CITY ITEMS. Here's Your Xmas Tarkey. Any size you wish—picked from the finest lot in the market. All young, plump birds. Order Fruits for Xmas dessert. We have them—large. sweet and ripe. CAN- NON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Cen, mkt. It J.Jay Gould—Tree Toys, Scrap Pictures. a20-4t* ——— The Sausage You'll Enjoy Most Will be ours. We know how to make it de- licious. All kinds. Here or at all dealers. J. A. AUGUSTERFER, 656 Cen. mkt. It ————— Plano Tuning. Becker, S035 11th st. del3-2w —_+___ Turkeys. Turkeys. Turkey, Our turkeys are not out of cold storage,but shipped direct to us from Montgomery co.; every one guaranteed. Nuts, Candies, Rais- ins and an immense stock of Xmas goods. Fine Old Whiskies, Wines, Brandies. Best Burbank Potatoe: bu. M. METZGER COMPANY, 417 7th st. nw. te ee Imported Wines. At Spanter's, 4 Fst. — d18,20,21,23* Two Lbs. Mixed strictly fresh, Zhe. 3 lbs. Cream Candy, 25c. 4 Ibs. New Dates, 25c. 1 gal. Best Sweet Clder, 25c.; 4 Ibs. Pure Lard, 2 O'HARE'S Cash Grocery, * 1420 7th st. n.w., adjoining O st. market. uts, Warranted 4 lbs. raisins free; Johnston's, page 7. 1t* see Any Kind of Cake You Wish Is here. Fruit Cake, Chocolate, Cream, Cit- ron Cakes, Ornamental Cakes, etc. E. Gun- dersheimer, 146 Cen., K & Riggs mkte. 1t Tree Ornaments, Scrap Pictures—Gould’s. 21-2; —_ Do You Know Himt J. H. Flaregan mgr. for the Washington 3 Co. The old stand filled with a ssortment of Diamonds, Watches, s, Jewelry, Silver Ware and Novel- at prices low enough to cause war. corner 7th and F. d21-2t* eb Tes Large dolls free; Johnston's. page 7. 1t* Reductions for the Xmas Trade. 1 gal. rich, crusty Port, and jug. | rich, dry Sherry, and Jug. |. Pleasant Valley Catawba, G6 bet, Zinfandel Claret, best bot. Golden Catawha, best. Whisky, 5 years old, per qi French Candy. tS s. Mixed Nuts, fresh and new i P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st. nv Seed ‘WonderPackage’ wholesale—W ash. NewsCo. dzl-2 Julius E. Albrecht Wishes to announce to his friends and.tbe public in general that he has opened a First-class Restavrant at No. 520 10th n.w. —— Johnston's, page 7. 4 Ibs. candy fre ite Ss A Little Girl Found everything. Gould's. del3-1ut* ee Straight Whiskies Only at Spanter’s, 1307% F st. d18,20,21,23° a a) CAPT. BASSETT’S FUNERAL. Impressive Services Over the Remains of the Veteran Senate Employe. The funeral of the late Capt. Isaac Bassett took place yesterday afternoon from the First Presbyterian Church. The remains Were in charge of Acacia Lodge, F. A. A. MM, under Grand Master Baird, Capt. Bassett having been a charter member of that lodge. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Byron Sunderland, Chaplain Milburn of the Senate and Rev. Dr. Geonge Little. They were attended by Senators Gorman, Sher- man. Hawley, Peffer, Mitchell and Itoach, honorary pallbearers on the part of the Sen- ate, the active pallbearers being J. W. Boteler, J. E. Horford, J. A. Sunderland, @. E. Stone, Stephen Bates and J. A. Tolman. Dr. Sunderland preached the funeral sere mon. The interment was Ci eee at Congressional ——__ Emergency St: As the result of the recent examination? for positions on the house staff of the Emergency Hospital, Dr. Bernard F. Me- Grath will, January 1, assume the duties of resident physician, with Dr. Peralto of Bal- timore as senior assistant and Dr. W) New York as junior assistant, cot ieee EES Mayor Nichols of Wilkesbatre has declar- ed that in the event of war between Dae land and the United States he wi nize a regiment and head it. ddan AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square JOHN W. ALBAUGH M Beginning Monday, December 2 nate MATINEES CHRISTMAS DAY AND SATURDAY, SECOND AND LAST WEEK OF DU_MAURIER'S TRILBY Dramatized by PAUL M. POTTER Presented by ORIGINAL GARDEN THIEATE WILTON LACKAY! ARLES HEIGEL, JOHN GLENDENNING, BLANCHE WALSH, = ROSA RAND, MME. COTTRELLY, '&es Next Week—RICHARD MANSFIELD. de28-tf faky OPERA Allen’s Grand PEs ___ WEEK OF DECEMBER 23, MATINEES CHRISTMAS DAY AND SATURDAY, The Garrick Theater Bur- lesque Compan INTHE LATEST SUCCESS, THRILBY. Management of JOHN W. SLOCUM. Presented with Large Churus, Special Scenery and Costumes, and Augmented Orchestra, Next 3 Week—TIM MURPHY in “A TEXAS STEER.’* NEW_SATIONAL THEATER, Every Eveuing, Christmas and Sat. Matines. REVURN OF THE ?ERRY COMEDY, WITH THE ORIGINAL NEW YORK CAsT, CHARLEY’S AUNT —-XEW YEAR ATTRACTION, Della Fox Opera Company, de22-tt OPERA _ FIRB House. PROOF, By BRANDER THOMAS, Direction CHARLES FROHMAN, A CADEMY.—Prices 25c., 50e., T5e. and $1.00, Wed. and Sat. Matinees—25c. and 50c., Reserved, THE FAMOUS FEMALE BARITONE, HELENE MORA, ° In the Perfect Dramatic Comedy, AMODERN MEPHISTO. Change of songs at each performance, New Year Attraction—JEFFERSON'’S “SHADOWS 4e23-tf OF A GREAT CITY. FOOT BALL CHRISTMAS DAY. 8 P.M., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1895. CAPITOL PARK, North Capitol and G streets. University of Virginia vs. Columbian ’Varsity. ADMISSIO! .--.60 CENTS de23-2t JM ERNAN'S LXCEUM THEATER. Matinee Every Day. —A Merry Christmas Attraction.— SAM DEVERE’S OWN COMPANY, Introducing_an Aggregation of American and European Stars, headed by SAM DEVERE, the inimitable comedian, And the celebrated OMENEL Ney Year Weck—Weber and Field's Own Oo, 223-6 con OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT, No charge for admission. Hear the great “Trilby’ song, “Ben Bolt,” On the Graphophone. Hundreds are hears ing it daily. While Fou're in, hear John- son's ike Trilby,"" and the comical ce Trity Came to Town.” Lotd of new records. Musical Palace of the Columbia Phonograph Co.,919 Pa.av. 21-24 ‘ PROF. SHELDON'S CLASSES FOR THE MINUET, (iuredaye', snd Scturdaye;” Gay" und “eteaiae’ ursdaye urdays; ev Popular retes. df ee3-0m 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 n.w.,-at 1 and 1:30 p.m. noS-tt EXCURSIONS & To Fort Myer & Arlington. Electric cars are bow running at frequent inter- vals from Aqueduct bridge to above points, Herdio couches cchnect with end of cable cars, W. A. & F. ¢. RY. 60. di2i-Bt' STEAMER MACALESTER TO MOUNT VERNON, ‘Tomb of Washington, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning by 2:80 p.m. FARE (ROUND TRIP), 50 CES * Admission to grounds. 25 cents. tickets, Ww! fount Vernon admission coupom for sale at wharf and at hotels. ELEGANT CAFE ON STEAMER. Will also soake river landings as far us Gi stopping for passengers ways, For charters, etc., apoly, at office of Steamer Mag alester. foct5-tf) LL. BLAKE, Capt. N. & W. Steambout Co. @ay to the year for Fortress M: Stolk, Por "ind all points south and Norfolk, Portsmouth ‘and theast the powerful new Steamers P'News,"” "Norfolk" “Wastington, schedule: Southbound. 1, Northbound. . Wasbington.7:00 p.m.|Lr. Portsmouth.5:50 p.m. Ey. Kiexundeiac7:20 p.m. Ly. Norfolk.....6:10 p.m ‘Ar. Ft. Monroe.6:30 a.m. La 220 p.m. ar Fei 7 a4 ain. ~ 2 ae -. Portsmouth 8: f Ae PUSITORS Te A POSITION ‘Hi and resoris at Fortress Monroe, ee aon Florida will find this a very attract- ive Saeer as it breaks the monotony of ag jl ride. aiplckets of sale at 513, 619, 1421 Pennaylva- nia avenun Band 0, ticket office, corner 15 — ‘avenoe, Seine where time table, map, etc., can alse had. Peyns other information desired ell be fare h ot Meath to the wl at fhe company's whark foot of th ay Wash . 0. 150. ecllit” JNO. CALLAHAN, General Manager