Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1895, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, eet ti 25, 1895-TEN PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“Trilby.” Allen's Grand Opera House.—The Garrick Theater Burlesque Company of New York in “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- sylvania avenue northwest.—Kxhibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Giymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Mource at 7 p.m. Steamer Sue for Baltimore and river land- ings at ¥ p.m. FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT —for the holiday dinner—you'll find no M to surpass our HOME-DRESSED BEEF AND LAMB. Every good thing in of meat—you'll tind here—steaks, prime cuts, roasts, ete. Popular (35- BE _Center Market. MILK COMES IN BOTTLES ht and clean, Sen: twice Served one hour after arms. Sc. qt. 1 4% st. s.w. OUR that're always b a@ day if you w it's milked at our dairy J. 8. THOMP: J. F. SHEETZ. J. F. SHEETZ. Fine Candies, 20 and 25c. per Ib. Reduction to Sunday schools. 307 and 1022 7th st. n.w. ——— Keep warm Christmas! Heating and Cook- ing Stoves at cost. Sno, Moran, 2126 Pa. ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. Masonic Election. At the annual conclave of ,De Molay Mounted Commandery, No. 4, K. T., held last evening at Masonic Temple, the follow- ing officers for the ensuing year were elect- ed: Wm. T. Galliher, eminent commander; P. B. Otterback, generalissimo; Thos. C. Henderson, captain general; Maurice Otter- back, prelate; Chas. L. Patten, senior war- den; Wm. F. Gude, junior warden; Emil G. Schafer, treasurer; L. G. Stephens, re- corder; Wm. S. Fo trustee. ee The Evening Star Almanne for 1896. The Evening Star Almanac for ‘96 is larger and more complete than that of "95 Four hundred and sixteen solidly printed fages of rational, international and local Btatistics, 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 li- brary. Price, To be had at The Even- Ing Star office, at all news stands, or will be mailed upon rece'pt of price. ———— * Robberies Reported. H. G. Nelson of 1027 Connecticut avenue complains to the police that his overcoat was stolen last night while he was in a saloon on 7th street near Pennsylvania avenue northwest. A. L. Grimes of m8 O street reported te the police this morning that a Hartford bicycle belonging to him was stolen last night from in front of 800 7th street north- west. a A Suggestion to the Fish Commission, To the Editor of The Evening Star: Every year, upon the annual winter drawirg-off of the water in the Chesa- peake ard Ohio canal, untold thousands of our test game fish, the small-mouth black bass, perish, either through ice in shallow water or from the nets of the in- habitants of the country through which the canal runs. Most of these fish are ’ small, under a half pound in weight, and while poor food at that size, would make Taagnificent fish and give keen sport to hundreds of fishermen if allowed to grow to maturity. Very little money has so far been expended in stocking tne Potomac with these geome fish, and here at hand is 4% opportunity for the United States fish commission ,to stock the river afresh and vasily improve fishing by taking these small bass in nets when the water is drawn off and placing them in the river, With- ovt doubt the canal officers would do all in their power to assist the commission, if it can be induced to undertake this work. Let our fishing clubs take notice and help along. E. M. H. so Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: Albert S. Frank of Baltimore, Md., and Frances L. Chambers of this city; Henry Simms and Annie Drummer; Hiram Manley and Gertie Green; Joseph T. Crown and Maria Brown; John W. Streets and Hattie Boswell; Philip E. Schultz and Mary A. Rowe; Clifford V. Sparrow and Ellen Lowdermilk; Winter D. North and Emma C. Sherwood, both of Baltimore, Mc.; Robt. M. Montgomery and Cora Rt Burson; Geo. R. Brown of Augusta, Ga, and Emma UL. Lindsay of Loudoun county, Wm. M. Heinline and Nettie E. Har- vey; Sidney L. Clements and Alice W. Harris, both of Ivy Depot, Va.; D. Frank- lin Rush and Ethel A. Dodd, both of Lou- doun county, Va.; Arthur 'D. Moffett of Loudoun county, Va., and Annie A. Rich- ards of Prince George's county,Md.; Cortia B. Baughman of Montgomery county, Md. and Jennie T. Willett of Fairfax count Chas. C. Clee and Gertrude Bla . both of Stafford county, Va.; John city and Mary J. Powers of ; Frye and Mary A. William Weaver and Emma Heald; Judson Taylor and Rena Divine; Geo. A. Tracey and Elizabeth A, Waters; Aloysius Warner and Nettie B. Erickson; James H. Jenkins and Bertha A. Anders, both of Fairfax county, Mamie Grimsby, Va.; Mortimer Petitt and both of Fairfax county, —— Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follo Geor rge W. Diggs to Meredith S. and M . Diggs, lot 2, bik. 2, Effingham Place; $5. Diller B. Groff, trustee, to Henrietta B. Heiskell, lot 300, sq. 156; $10. Charles V. Mallet to Wilton J. Lambert, lot 36, sq. $10. to Thomzs J. 1 tH1; $6,000, Tolson, truste The Culumbia Real Estate Co. Hodgen, lot E and part lot Cc, B. Smith aud Henry 3, to A. M. "Green, lot Anacos $1,600, Leonard Geneste et to Wm. H. Baden, lots G and H, sq. Swormstedt and Amos John Baker, lot 310, Wat- to Henry } ‘akoma Park; son J. Newton et ux. to Laura E. Newton, part lots 109, 110, 111, sq. 981; $800. E. W. Allen € . to The Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway Co., lots 4 and bik. White Ha and Harlem; $21 thom Brantle lot 14, bik. White Haven; $— ; B. Cothell io same, all bik. 1; $3,200. Charles in et al. to same, Spring Hill; $10. J. Perkins to lot bik. 1, © Haven; 31s nL. § to , Dart lot Cragin, part lot * tcher, Jr., et nian, lot tina Ehrmann- trout et ak to Win, 48 and 49, sq. SSS, $10. and Fritz Reute ter, lot 80, bik. Lowndes et Jot 107, sq. Okie to Isat belle Hicks, sq. 158; $5. Louis Pfeifer eS Wm. A. Ehrmanntrout, lot sa. orinmt. ale of art objects by Latimer & Co. > continued tom The will b Hu D of loth and AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Willie Burnette’s Life is Just Ebbing _ Away. Victim of Reckless Driving—Bad Cut- ting Affair on Christmas Eve— Other Local Notes. Willie Burnette’s fe at 11 o'clock this morning, when The Star's representative called upon the sufferer, was fast ebbing away. While horns were blowing on the outside, and salutations of “Merry Christ- were heard at frequent intervals, the twelve-year-old newsboy struggled and gasped for sustaining breath. The child ts scarcely more than a baby. Gathered about him then were his loved ones. He slept at intervals under the influence of morphine. Spasmodically, he would open his eyes and soft words of comfort would greet Ris ear. He appeared to understand everything, and sometimes would reply. Rev. C. Alvin Smith,the pastor of Peck Memorial Church, Was among the early callers on the stricken child. Willie was 2 member of his church, and until recently one of the choir boys. Yesterday the child lay all day perfectly still. Today his sufferings caused him to turn about frequently. ‘The belief of the physician that the end is near has not been hidden from the family. The various members keep gath- ered about the bed constantly that they may be with the child when the end comes. The season has made the accident doubly sad. Much interest is being taken in the case, and an endless stream of inquiries as to the condition of the sufferer is kept up. Willie is smail, with light hair, blue eyes and fair complexion. The physician and all who have been gathered about him during the terribie hours since his breast was crushed, say he has been one of the bravest of sufferers. Badly Cut. Charles Forster will spend his Christmas in the sevepth precinct lockup. At 11 o'clock last night he assaulted Harry Dod- son with a stone, inflicting a ghastly cut over the eye. The wound is jagged and deep. The sight will probably be perma- nently affected, as the man could not see this morning. It is supposed the nerves of the eye were injured by the shock. It is alleged that Dodson was held by Sonny Epps, a pal of Forster, while. the blow, was inflicted. The three had engaged in a ‘row, in which the injured. man pitted. himself against Epps and Forster. They are all police subjects. Forster was arrested by Officer J. J. Sullivan. Dodson lives at 1703 33d street. : : Notes. Albert E. Angel went upon a newly laid- out subdivision in the Rock creek district yesterday and cut down an ornamental tree. Thos. M. Bond, who represents H. P. Waggaman, the owner of the property, swore out a warrant against Angel, charg- ing him with malicious trespass. The tree cut down is one of the set the subdivision owners paid $1 apiece for. Edward R. Reynolds’ plate-glass_ front at 20x% M street was kicked in last night by Owen B. Kelley. A little further up the same street, at 303%, Joseph Ciark’s confectionery, Kelley, it is alleged, helped himself to sweet goods. He was arresied on two charges, destroying private prop- erty and petit larceny. ae BY SUNDAY SCHOOLS. Christmas Celebration by the Little Ones Last Night. Christmas eve was appropriately cele- vrated last evening by the Sunday school of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church with an entertaining program, in charge of Superintendent Robbins. Singing of carols, responsive readings and an ad- dress by Dr. Radcliffe on the subject, ‘The Walking Christmas Tree,” were features of the first part of the program, and the sec- ond was taken up with a series of stereop- ticon views displayed by Rev. Dr, Skellin- er, ending with several illustrations of Moore's familiar poem, “The Night Before Christmas.” After the conclusion of the program the school was served with re- freshments in the Sunday school room. Church of the Covenant. ‘The Christmas festival of the Sunday school of the Church of the Covenant w held in the main auditorium last evening at half-past 6 o'clock.’ An organ voluntary by Prof. Charles J. Toof preceded the ex- ercises, which consisted of carols by the ool and the primary class, recitation and carol by the intermediate class, ending with the cantata, “The Light of the World,” ably sung by a chorus and soloists, under the direction of Prof. T. Williams Pearman, with organ accompaniment by Prof. Toof Gen. Edwin Stewart, the superintendent, 2 sistant superin- announcements were made the school marched into the Sunday school room, where a huge Christmas tree was A carol was found decorated and lgkte: sung aS a duet d chorus, and then the tights were turned up and Santa Claus ap- peared to distribute his favors among the deserving ones. The patron saint also made a speech. — KNIGHTS OF MALTA. Crusader Commandery, No. tuted With an Ali-Night usader Command No. of Malta, was formally organized in the hall of the new. commandery, 910 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, Monday night, and the ceremonies lasted until near daylight Tues- day morning. Nearly two hundred, includ- ing charter members and visiting knights, were present. Two degrees were conferred on eighty men. Supreme Lecturer Dr. E. W. Samnel of Mount Carme! officiated as or- ganizer. The election of officers resulte] as follo * M. Skinner, commander; Dr. J. 1. Kennard, generalissimo; Charles ‘T. Con- rad, captain general ©. RL Kourne, prelate; O. H. Budlong, recorder; Bradley S. Dixon, assistant recorder; John’ D. Scho- field, treasurer, and Charles H. Williams senior warden. Dr. Charles T. Lindsay was unanimously elected past command recognition of services in promoting ganization. Supreme Attorney Edwar the Supreme Commandery, Knights of Mal- ta, of Philadelphia, was present and brought to Dr. Lindsay a beautiful gold badge and coin insignia, as a gift from the com- mandery. — Mr. Carry’s Answer. Answering the petition filed several days ago by Builders Wm. Yost & Bro., Brewer Albert Carry says that In Insisting upon the employment of unfon men by the bifild- ers he has only the desire to protect his own interests. The builders agreed In their contract with him, he says, to employ none but union men, in obedience to his wishes, and he denies that they have any right to an injunction restraining him from pre- venting them from employing any but union men on the two buildings they are erecting for him. The Me: Yost having contracted to employ none but union labor, Mr. Carry says that he has every right to enforce that contract, explaining that he has nothing whatever to do with the con- troversy between them and the Carpenters’ Union. ‘Through his attorney, Mr. Alex ver H. Bell, Mr. Carry asks, therefore, that the petition of the builders for an injunc- tion be dented by the court. —— An Early Morning Surprise. The Rev. S. Geriah Lamkins, D.D., pastor of the Salem Baptist Church, and wife were visited at 2 o'clock this morning by a num- ber of members and friends of his church and presented with many useful presents nd a great variety of groceries. Deacon 'm. Coleman made the presentation speech, responded to by the past present were: Mr. George T. ident of the board of trustees, and wife; Mr. H. Middleton, secretary Young Men's League, and wife; Mrs. Carrie Lom Mrs. James , Mrs. Rhoda George, Mrs. Dolly Cobin, Mrs. A. W. Conrad, Mrs. C. Banks, Mrs. M. Lee, Miss Martha Terrell and Miss T. George. —_—.—__. We must be up to date: we haven't money enough to bottle ourselves up and live on our past glory. The newest goods in our line is Meadow Sweet ese, 12 cents a pack James F. Oyster, 900 Pe AMUSEMENTS, Richard Mansfield. — Richard Mansfield will present at the Lafayette Square Opera House next Monday evening his new play, entitled “The Story of Rodion the Student,” which created such a sensation in New York at its first production at the Garrick Theater three weeks ago. The play was written by C. H. Meltzer, and 4s a dramatic revision of Dostojewski'> great Russian romance, “Crime and nishment.” The story of the play is as 1ollows: Rodion, an impecuntous student at St. Petersburg, ts @ peculiar individual, who beileves that murder is no crime if the slayer can man- age to conceal his guilt and the murder is done for a good object. He goes to the house of a vile old man who loans money at usurious rates, and who is also a pro- curer, kills him and escapes undetected. But Nemesis, in the shape of a detective, is on his track. This official believes Rodion to be the murderer, as he is aware of the student's pet theory, but he has no proof. A Mason is accused of the mur- der, owirg to circumstantial evidence. The Mason is arrested. Still the detective keeps on the track of Rodion, who, racked by conscience and the knowledge that the de- tective is eonstantly on the watch, acknowl- edges his crime, “The Story of Rodion the Student” will be presented on Monday and Friday éven- ings. On Tuesday evening ‘The Emperor Napolean” will be given, and at thesNew Year matinee and evening “Beau Brum- mel” will be presented. “A Parisian Ro- mance” will be reproduced on Thursday evening, and at the Saturday matinee the only perforniance of “The Scarlet Letter” will be given. The Saturday night bill will be “Dr. Jeky}! and Mr. Hyde.” “A Texas Steer."—Next week Mr. Tim Murphy will be the attraction at Allen’s Grand Opera House, presenting Hoyt's farcial drama, “A ‘Texas Steer,” in which he will assume his original character of Maverick Brander. Mr, Murphy in this part*has’ won reputation all through the country for his artistic impersonation, and the play itself is one which has made dramatic and financial success ever since it first saw the light. Mr. Murphy is a Wash- ington actor, and one who has hosts of friends in this city. The sale of seats will commence tomorrow at the box office. Weber and Fields’ Company.—Manager Kernan’s attraction for next week will be one of especial importance. The organiza- ton, under the title of Weber and Fields’ Own Company, is sa‘d to be unsurpassed, and never before has there appeared in on vaudeville company so mahy “stars, Among the names appearing on the pro- gram are Weber and Fields, the Napoleans of dialect comedy, introducing for the first time in this city ‘their latest creation, en- t.tled, the Senators’ Schuetzenfest; Lottie Gilscn, the da‘nty artist, whose reputation extends throughout the entre world; Billy Emerson, whose name is synonymous refined minstreisy; James Hoey, the or! inal “Young Mule;” Lavender ‘and Tom son, the character sketch artists; Drum- mord Staley and Belle Birbeck, the musi- cal blacksm‘ths; the Acme Four, including Bob and Dick 'Garnella ard the Sisters Harr's; and Marietta and Hellon', direct from the Follies Bergere, Paris, introduc- ing for the first time in this country their marvelous and wonderful troupe of tra‘ned cockatoos. For the Newsboys.—There will be an en- terta‘nment for the newsboys at the Y. M. C. A. rooms tonight, by Mr. Henry \ Knight. Peter Sweerey, ex-super'ntendent of the Newsboys’ Home, and Albert Lara- viere, the page at the House, who was a newsboy in Detroit, will address the boys. Miss Ellen Vockey, the emot‘onal actress and dramatic reader, ts at her home in this city, in Wallace place, for the holidays. The Black Patti.—Mme. S'sserretta Jones or “Black Patti,” has received another name. It is that of the “Queen of Song,” and was bestowed upon her last evening at the concert in which she participated in the A. M. E. Metropolitan Church by ex-Sena- tor Robert K. Bruce. Mr. Bruce was com- missioned by a number of prom‘nent col- ored people of the Distr’ct to present Mme. Jones with a laurel wreath as a token of their high appreciation of her talents, and this he did in an exceedingly happy man- ner during the concert last evening. Mme, Jones has just returned from a European tour, in which she scored pronounced suc- cess. This was her first appearance here since her return. The church was crowded, she sang in excellent voice and was en- cored again and aga'n. Mme. Jones was supported by an array of well-known tal- ent, prominent among which were Mr, Sid- ney Woodward, Mr. Wiliam Braxton, the Orpheus Glee Club, Miss Louise Hamer and Mr. William Geary The Plans of the Associated Charities To the Editor of The E+ ening Star: As chairman of the board of managers of the Associated Charities, I desire to ex- press my great satisfaction at your ap- proval of the plan outlined for our work for the winter, as indicated in the leading edito: In last evening's Star. We fully realize that actual, material relief in many cases must be afforded, and we would not have the many readers of The Star believ that we are not in favor of giving such assistance, and it is the very best method of rendering such rel‘ef most effective that we are now earnestly engaged in formu- lating, a committee having already been selected to confer with the Commissioners on this very important subject at an early day. We also recognize the fact that dur- ing the cold weathe least spectal relief 5 ary, and our com- mittee is now considering this subject th a view to ascertaining what step: should be taken in reference to the colle: tion and disbursement of such special funds as may be necessary. In the mean- time we are procuring from co-operating organizations and individuals proper relief for all cases of a need. No case of suffering iias .gone unrelieved, and we pledxe ourselves that none will go unre tieved. What we do insist upcn In regard to relief giving is that societies making this work a prominent feature of their or- ganization have never in any of the larger cities succeeded in bringing about the de- sired co-oneraticn of the various rellef- giving agencies, while experience has proven that those societies which have adopted the non-relief-g:ving policy (ex- cepting, of course, temporary relief in ur- went ses) have been very successful in bringing about such co-operation. We recognize, of course, the importance of finding work in all cases where people are to work, and a committee now has subject under considerat’on. We trust will Le enabled to offer work to all who are able to work and who have dependent upon them who are suf- fering from cold or hunger. At present we are able, through co-operating agencies, to offer work at wood sawing at $1 per cord to ail men whose families are actually suf- fering. This does not mean, of course, that we attempt to give work to all un- employed men, but that we can offer work to those to whom we would otherwise have to offer alms. We feel that our board is a subject for congratulation, in that so many of the existing charitable organizations have given it promises of entire co-opera- tion and bid it God seed in the work of investigating and classifying the numerous applications, to the end that all needy poor may be relieved and all suffering because of want may be alleviated. The “detective labors" of the ociated Charities is the smallest of its functions, its object being, not so much to expose the unworthy, as to discover the worthy. Cordially, B. T. JAN} a Accident to Blanche Walkh. Miss Blanche Walsh was obliged to ap- pear in Trilby at the Lafayette last even- ing with her arm in a sling, the result of a knife wound received duri: the after- neon while cutting a book. Miss Walsh was drawing the paper knife toward her when it slipped and made a deep gash in her forearm. Although the wound was not serious !t was deemed best to put the injured member in a plaster cast, and this necessitated Miss Walsh's appearance with her arm in a sling. She was resting easily last evening, however, after the perform- ance, and no serious effects are anticipated. SS Held for the Grand Jury. Precinct Detective Suttons and Officer Sullivan of the first precinct arrested a colored man remed Abrabam Banks yes- terday afterroon on a charge of robbing the office of Capt. W. W. Bullen, the com- mission mercham, several days ago. Banks, it is alleged, went in the store and ab- stracted $250 from the money drawer, but scovered he dropped the money and oner denies the given a hearing in end Judge Miller heid charge. the Police Court, him in $1,000 security fer the action of the grand jury. NOT VERY MUSICAL Judge KimbalkDon't Like Christmas Tin i Horns. The Gifts Distributed in the Police Court This} Merning—Too Much Celebration Last Night. “It's a merry Christmas that I wishes yer, Policeman lynn,” said the only white woman who was in the van this morning when the publit vehicle reached the Police Court on its first trip. ‘And not a bit of a one am I wishin’ the people what gives me bad luck.” The big, fat policeman could only wish her many happy returns of the day, one of which was that she might be given her lib- erty and be sent home happy. “It's not me Hberty I wants,” said the woman, “but I wants to get rid of what I drank last night, and on New Year day I'm going to turn over a new leaf.” This unfortunate woman had a number of colored female companions, and to- Sether they awaited the arrival of Caterer Baker, when they enjoyed the turkey and hot coffee handed them. There were four dozen victims of the po- lice in the different cells, including men, women and children, and most of the’ men were there because they did not know when they had liquor enough, and most of them were anxious to get two doses of the hot cocktails and no turkey, for their thirst was far greater than their hungér. When this liquor had been served, and some of the men relieved of “that tired feeling,” they werein better humor, and the strains of “Merry Christmas Bells” filled the old church building, and these victims enjoyed an hour's singing before the arrival of Judge Kimball, when the concert was brought to a sudden termina- tion and the procession started. Music by scores of tin horns on the out- -side was heard by these unfortunates, and Judge Kimball said he thought the owners of the instruments should be arrested. “It was outrageous,” the judge sald, “that there was so much of this horn blow- ing on the streets last night. People cer- tainly forgot themselves, and even well- dressed ladies indulged in the disorder.” But there was only one arrest for horn blowing reported, and cht victim was a small colored boy. The Leader. John Kelly, a stranger In the city, was the leader of the procession, and his ap- pearance was the result of his attempt to celebrate last night by drinking coffee. But he got arrested before he got the bev- erage, and had to wait till this an orn De, for the drink. “He was begging on the street,” was Policeman Elliott's complaint, “and he was having trouble with a man when I ar- rested him.” “I met one of these Mission men, and asked him for some coffee," said Kelly, “and the man refused because he said I was a Catholic and an Irishman.” “That's not so," said the judge. “A man’s religion or nationality has nothing to do with him at the Mission.” “It wi "t at the Mission,” explained the prisoner, “but it was a Mission man.” “Bonds or thirty days."” Georgetown's Representative. James Beatty, a young man who repre- sented Georgetown in the Christmas pa- rade, was in court only a few days ago, and he thought theicourt’s leniency at that time would be wepeated this time, but he was mistaken. “He was drunk dast night when I ar- rested him,” said Policeman Fritz Passau, “and. would have released him this morn- ne: but Lieut.. Swindell told: me to vag m."” ‘The officer explained that the prisoner was in court a few days ago on his wife's complaint, and his personal bonds were taken, with the understanding that he was to Keep sober. “My bonds were:taken to keep the for six months,” said the prisoner, confess I have been drinking. If you take my personal, bonds this time I'll promise you that I will stop drinking."t “Men who haye been under the influence over night,” said the court, “will usually make all sorts of promises, and then break them as soon as they get out. You will have to give security or go down for a month. Thomas Roach, white, under the in- fluence of liquor last night, broke a saloon window. He plead guilty, claimed that the affair was an accident, and asked for leniency. Witnesses said that his conduct was in- tentional, and a fine of $10 was imposed. “Here I is," answered an old eolored man named Simeon Henderson, and a charge of profanity against him was read. He plead guilty and went down to get s Christmas dinner free of charge be- wuld net pay hi: . answered John Sheridan,whose appearance showed that he was sadly in need of a bath and something to eat. “I found this man at Pennsylvania ave- nue and 7th street last night,” said the officer. “He was drunk and begging. He selected gentlemen who had ladies with them as his victims, and would held to their coats and follow them. A sentence of one month was imposed. Philip Carroll, a colored cripple, who was released on his personal bends yestet day, was in court again tod: and the court committed him on both charges. Had a Time. John F. Lee rode in Noah Grimes’ coupe between 3 and 5 o'clock this morning and refused to pay his fare. Two hours later he rode in the “Maria,” for which no charge was made. “He had two girls with him,” said Noah, “and I drove them to 216 O street. The girls refused to go to church with him and so 1 took him hcme. Instead of paying me he started to run throughAhe alley to get away, but I caught him. “How much does he owe you?” “One dollar and a half. A fine of $3 was imposed. “I'll pay him if he takes me home now,” said_the prisoner. ‘No, sir,” said the judge, “you will have to pay the fine here.” He didn’t have the money. “The amount of disorder in this city last night was simply disgraceful,” remarked the judge when five colored men were tried for disorderly, ‘and there ought to have been 500 men arrested instead of five.” Thomas Gaines, John Green, John Cole- man, William Hunter and Charles Young were the five colored men charged. “They were out on the streets making a night of :t,” said the officer, “and it was nearly 3 o'clock this morning before they were arrested.” What were they doing?” F ‘Drinking Nquer and cursing and swear- ing.” “Five dollars each.” Rosa Snowden; @ colored woman, said, “1 isn't guilty thist time,” when the clerk read a disorderly charge against_her. “She was going wp and down 7th street raising considerable disturbance, and we gave her a goo@ @eal of rope before we arrested ier.” Policeman Auldridge gave similar. evi- Se and Rosa went down in defauit of ne. A Miacussion. Lioyd Williams’ tdea of when a man is drunk afforded wome amusement. Lloyd is a hard-workimg young colored man, but last evening, after having bended his elbow, he was arrested. ‘I wasn’t drinking,’ he said to the court. “But,” said the ceurt, “the officer smell- ed liquor on your breath.” “Well, I guess he did, but I wasn’t off my_ feet.” “Many of these people,” said Lawyer Moss, ‘think that Christmas is the time to drink, but it's really the time to be good.” “All the time is the time to be #004, remarked the court. Mr. Pugh volunteered the suggestion that some of the lawyers share in the prison- er’s idea about drinking. “And so do some of the prosecuting at- tor “’ added Lawyer Moss. That's true, tco,” said Mr. Pugh; word of what you say is true.” The prisoner got the best of the amuse- ment, for the court took his personal bonds. ‘every Objects to Music. Ike Mitchell, the boy who was arrested for blowing a horn, was tried, and once more Judge Kimball took occasion to speak of the noise made last night. “Last night’s performance,” the judge said, “was a disgrace to the good name of the city, and everybody who had a horn should have been arrested.” Ike, in addition to blowing a horn, was under the influence of liquor and had a bottle of rum in his pocket. He made a denial, but the proof was Positive, and the usual fine was imposed. —_——=_—_. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Sanitary Officer Frank Gives Out Railroad Tickets. Sanitary Officer Frank was supposed to have holiday today, but he spent the morn- ing hours in his office at police headquarters end welcomed the numerous guests who called to ask for assistance of various kinds. The rush started in yesterday, when more than a score cf men and women called and asked for favors of every kind and descrip- tion. Most of them, however, wanted trans- portation, as they desired ‘to visit relatives in the country, or in some distant ctiy, but those who were able-bodied, with a few ex- ceptions, were told that walking was good and were instructed as to the best route to take. “I want ter go home,” was what a number of young colored women said as they en- tered the office. “Where is your home?" they were invar- Jably asked, and the invariable response was “Virginia.” Free tick2is were what these females wanted, and most of them were accommo- dated. They had come here looking for work as domestics, but had been unable to get situations and wanted to return where they knew they had resting places and would get plenty to eat. Two men claiming to be oyster dredgers were among the male callers, and they toil their usual stories of hard life and crucl treatment on oyster boats, and, as a matter of charity, as well as of economy, they were given transportation to Baltimore. Then there was a blind man who called and want- ed to be sent to Charlottesville, Va., saying this was his first appearance here, while the records show that just a year ago a blind man affswering his name and des2ription was sent away. Those who called today for transportation were told to call tomorrow, but the sick ones nad to be cared for and were sent to the different hospitals. Se AMONG THE UNFORTUNATE: Christmas at the Jail and Other Public Institutions, Christmas day at the District jail was ob- served by making it an cecasion for the re- ception of visitors, and few of the 300 pris- oners failed to receive a visit from frien’ or relatives. Of course, about every visitor Drought delicacies for the unfortunate ores, and those frisoners who were not re- memtered by relatives or friends shared the good things brought to their more fort- urate fellows. The prison bill of’ fare did not depart from that served on other days. however, although Warden Leonard served the best of good, substantial food. Superintendent Stoutenburgh of the Wash- i.gton Asylum and workhouse served his charges with a dinner of oysters, turkey and mince pies. The prisoners were per- mitted to receive visitors, about all of the visitors bringing presents or delicacies, and the inmates were rot-required to perform any labor today. In the afternoon religious services approprizte to the day were held. Following the long-established custom of the institution, the day at the bays’ reform school was made a general holiday, and the 220 boys there will retire tonight after having spent a most enjoyable day. An extra nice breakfast was served this morn- ing, and from that time until dinner the boys participated in games Gear to the heart of every boy. Bags of candy were given them and they were also given such games as checkers and other games which can be enjoyed indoors. Then a great din- ner of roasted young pig, with sweet po- tatoes and other delicacies, was enjoyed, after which more games ‘followed until supper time, The evening meal was a light ene, with apples, cakes and oranges as side dishes. This evening Mrs. Shellaherger, the wife of the superintendent, will delight the smaller boys by providing a great Clristmas tree for them. Mrs. Shellaber- ger has also provided an entertainment this evening for the entire school, consist- ing of music, recitations and readings. In- deed, the superintendent and his wife in- tend that the day shall be spent in the o| fashioned way, as if they and the boys were really one great family. At the girls’ reform school the day was spent in about the same way as at the boys’ refcrm schocl, the twenty-one girls being made happy by an extra tine break- fast and a reguiar turkey dinner, with cakes, candy and fruits as side issues. The girls sang Christmas carols; they were visited by ihe bourd of trustees, and a huge Christmas tree, loaded with presents fiom the trustees, matron and teachers, was the one gieat feature of the day. The unusual spectacle of a Chinaman under the influence of liquor was witnessed in this city yesterday, the celestial being Kim Lee, a Chinaman who keeps a laun- dry near New York avenue and 7th street. When he appeared in Judge Kimball's court this morning his appearance was similar to that of a “Melican man” who was suffering from over-indulgence the night before. Kim was very much under the influence of liquor, and had two quarts of the liquid, which he was taking home for today’s use, and the police detained hin: in a cell until he had sobered up. So much under the influence of “firewater’ was the celestial that he did not know his own name. “Not guilty Ching Bing, Policeman Ci was the plea entered hy interpreter. rrington told the court of his experience with the Chinaman. The latter was at the fruit stand at Massachu- setts avenue and 7th street, and because of his condition he had attracted a large crowd. “You will have to get away from here,” said the officer to him. “You go away yourself,” Chinaman, ‘you ——-*—.” His language was so bad that the officer felt compelled to arrest him. “This is the first time I have heard of a Chinaman in this city being drunk,” re- marked the court. “Sobriety is one of their many good qualities. “And,” added the oflicer, “Le Chinaman I've ever seen drunk. Ching Bing said it was something un- usual for his countrymen to get drunk, and said that he had been treated in a sa- loon where he was sent to purchase the bottles of whisky by a lady. “He's a x man,” Ching told the court, “and he's very sorry for what he did.” Judge Kimball said he was sorry that retorted the the first this Chinaman had disgraced his country- His men, but he could not let him go free. first’ lesson cost him §2. Cae a eee “Ready to Fight. Capt. Joe Hurly of the Emmet G Holycke, Mass. has written friends in Washington to tender to Secretary Laniont the services of his company, 1) strong, armed and ready to take the field in two hours’ notice, to protect the stars and stripes againsi England and maintain the Monroe doctrine. ROYAL = BAKING POWDER, Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Aish- eet of all in leavening strength.—Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. 27.360 106 Wall st., N. ¥. Modest, sensit've women necd not_expose th ils toa doc.*r, wnen Dr, David Kenneds’s yorite Remedy can be had. for it is the only posk tive cure for the pecullar allments of Wowanisind, FEDERATION OF LABOR Many Matters Discussed at Last Night's Meeting. Considering the Grievances of Work- ingmen—Phe Coming Annual Election. The regular meeting of the Federation of Labor was held last night, with Presi- dent James F. McHugh in the chair. The contraét committee reported that they had had interviews with Secretaries Smith and Olney in reference to the alle- gation that in their departments there are employes who work both for the govern- ment and for outside parties. Both offi- cials promised to investigate. The com- mittee also reported that painters are working at the bureau of engraving and printing for 3v cents per day below the scale fixed by the union. which is $280 for eight hours. It was reported also that members of the Musical Assembly permanently employed at good wages are doing outside work in competition with unemployed members, and the secretary was instructed to notify the Musical Assembly. The legislative committee reported that they had been unable to obtain from Sena- tor Call a copy of the report of the Dis- trict Commiss!oners on the subject of a proposed issue of bonds, made last year to Congress, and that they had been informed that all copies of the report not in libraries are in the custody of Commissioner Trues- dell, who declines to give any out. A special committee, composed of Messrs. Milford Spohn, chairman, and George O. Cook of the Bricklayers and EK. J. Rea of the Eccentric Engineers, was appointed to co-operate with the legislative committee in reference te preparing a protest against the ed bond issue as recommended by the et Commissioners and to lay the same before the proper committee of Congress. A report by the delegate from the lab> bureau stated that the committee has leased Bunch's Hall as headquarters from January 1, also, that a number of organizations have promiséd to sublet rooms for meeting pur- poses from the bureau. Five trustees for the bureau will be elected at the next meeting of the directors. Credentials of delegates from the Plate Printers, Bakers and Eccentric Engineers were received and the delegates seated. The following appropriations for District Assembly No. ti, Knights of Labor's herdic Ine were reported: Painters, $10 a month as long as donations are needed; Eccentric En- gineers, $#, and Carpenters, $25, with more if needed. There was some talk after adjournment in reference to some of the offices to be filled at the semi-annual election January 8, and these were the leading names mentioned for president: James F. McHugh, the in- cumbent, and S. H. Bell, a prominent mem- ber of Columb!a Typographical Union; and for secretary, Mr. Watts of the Marine En- peered and Joseph K. Potter, the incum- nent. seseesesesese POPIOAGES ESCO a By a a <a 3 a i Taking cold, is a common complaint. is due to impnre and deficient blood a it often leads to serious troubles. The remedy $s found in . Fich blood, “3 the one true blood purifier is HOOD’S Sepa harmoniously with Paha ta tala th aie (3° EXCURSIONS &e. ToFort Myer & Arlington. Electric cars are now running at frequent inter- jeduct bridge to above points. Herdic wet with end of eable cars, .& MER MACALESTER To MoURT eno, Daily (except Sundas), ~ At 10 a.m., ceareine by 2:30 p.m. FANE (ROUND Thity, 50 CERES. Tickets, wiih Mount’ Veruos adinisslos coupoa ets, with Mount’ Vernon adinissioa for sale at wharf end at hotels. ELEGANT CAFE ON STEAMER. cil also make river landings as tar as Glymont, opping for freizht and passenzers both ways, For charters, ete pus ‘at citice of Steamer Mac- aleste! (oct) L. BLAKE. Capt. N. & W. Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, Rovio, Portsmouth and ail points south and Wwpore feaving daily on the following sciednie: ‘Southbor . Washingto . Alexandria, Ft. Monroe , Norfolk... axd the resorin at Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and Florida wit find this a very attrac {ve route, as it breaks the monotony of an all-rail ride. Tickets on sale at 513. G19, 1421 Pennsylva- bia avenue, B. and O. ticket office, corner 15th Street and’ New York avenue, and on board Steuer: where time table, map, ete., can also be had ‘Ans other Information desired will be for nished ‘on application to the undersigned at the See Nharf, foot of, Fth st, Was ineton, Telephone Xo. 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Becker, 805 11th st. ler for {1 AMUSEMENT: Lafayette Square JOHN W. ALBAUGH. EVERY EVENING. SECOND AND LAST WEEK OF OPERA HOUSE. PROOF, IATINEE SATURDAY, DU MAURIER'S TRILBY Dramatized by PAUL M. POTTER and Presented by A. M. PALMER'S ORIGINAL GARDEN THEATER CO, NEXT WEEK— Richard Mansfield. a%-tf When you’re (down town toni ght —drop in and be amused by the Grapho Phones and Kinetoscopes. Lots of new jt- tractions running, and Musical Columbi Je24-24d including “Ben Boit"® “Like ‘Trilby."” Palace of the ia Phonograph Co ,y19 Paav. GLEE, BANJO AND MANDOLIN CLUBS CORNELL, Reserved 424-30 COLLEGE SONGS. . METZEROTT MUSIC HALL, THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 26, § O'CLOCK. seats, Toc. Admission, 50c. Allen’ I Presented Costumes, and Augmented Orchestra, and $1, 's Grand ( WEEK OF DECEMBER 23. MATINEES CHRISTMAS DAY AND SATURDAY, The Garrick Theater Bur- lesque Company IN ph LATEST reed THRILBY. - Management of JOHN W. 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