Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1895, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR SATURDAY, DECEMBER. 28, . 1895—' 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 Naticnal 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.—Exhibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. eS AN INVISIBLE TONIC. ‘Tone is a tonic to the ear, and this sensi- tive organ may be ruined by the constant use of a bad piano. A good piano will re- fine and educate the sense of sound. When to this is added indispensable perfection of touch, and true voicing and tuning, a really desirable instrument is the result. Such pianos are made by the Emerson Piano Co., and are sold at moderate prices by H. Eberbach, 915 F street. Baker's chocolate, ee City Items. —— ABOUT HALF AS MUCH COAL will heat the house ‘if you use Felt Weather Strips on doors and windows. They keep out the cold. Assure warm room: . foot. Chas, T. Carter & Co. THERE'S JUST ENOUGH TIME to have us paper the rooms before New Year's. Only $2 up. Nolte, $10 {th street. — = at Human Artificial Eyes; Hempler’s,6th & av. 2 — = The enormous Xmas sales made a heavy inroad in the wines and liquors in Chr. Xander’s wholesale store, {) 7th st., but from his Mass. ave. warehouse and cellar steck that and any future vacuum is easily resupplied. Ivy Inst. Bu Sth and K, teaches any one subject of its course at $1 a month. - > Females and weakly persons at this sea- sen should u: 's Port Grape Wine. Physicians re as a strengthel ing and blood-purifying tonic, and the best wine to be obtained. St ge LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS Cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. - Five pounds lard, .; see City Items. = = SUCH DELICIOUS MILK TO DRINK. Ours is so rich and sweet—and always fresh. Served twice a day, one hour after milked at our own dairy farms. Only 8c. at. bot. J. S. Thompson, 511 4% st. s.w. See Fussell’s announcement, page 4. as > GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. The Globe and Its Inhabitants. It is estimated by Ernest George Raven- stein, F. R. G. S, that the population of North America is over 89,250,000, South America 36,420,000, Europe 380,200,000, Asia $50,000,000, Africa 000,000, Australasia 4,730,000, Polar Regions, 300,000. All about the earth, its division of square miles, its languages, its forty-five principal govern- ments, its Kings and Emperors, oceans, seas, rivers, temperature, etc., represent but an infinitesimal portion of the informa tion to be found in The Evening Star's Almarac and Encyclopedia for 189, con- taining 416 solidly printed pages of Na- tional, International and Local facts, sta- tisties, records, ete. 25c. per copy. To be had at The Evening Star office and ali news stands, : ss Fencibles’ Reception. The National Fencibles posed as hosts last evening and tendered a holiday reception to thelr friends at the handsomely furnished armcry of the company, 913 E street north- west. The rooms were thronged through out the evening and the affair proved enjo: able in every way, music by Schreeder’s o: chestra adding greatly to the pleasure of the occasion. Mr. Holland Better. Mr. Millard F. Holland of 411 Ist street northeast, who was murderously assaulted last Monday by Albert Colbert, colored, has passed the critical point and his recovery 1s expected. His condition was a radical change for the better. Colbert is still at Jarge, having been successful so far in eluding arrest. or “The Capital's The editorial rooms and business offices of the Capital, Marshall Cushing's paper, are being moved to No. 515 14th street, the heart of newspaper row. The plant of the Capital Press is being installed in a com- modious building at 14th street and Flor- ida avenue, where a general printing busi- ness is to be carried on. The Home Maga- zine is to be revived and issued from this establishment. ————— Building Associations. It would seem from the record of real es- tate transactions that the people of Wash- ington are having more and more recourse to the assistance afforded by bullding asso- cixtions. The reasons for this tendency are obvious. Straight loans are very rigid and exacting in thelr conditions. Thus: A party wanting to build, say, a house cost- ing $5,000 must pay a ‘commission for the accommodation and full interest for the loan from the date of the note, give a bond New Move. against Mens and other heavy expenses, not considering vexatious delays. Now the building association charg no commis- sion, only nominal expenses and interest on the advances from the time they are made during the erection of the dwelling, making a very considerable difference in favor of the horrower. In addition to this saving in the beginning, the association allows the indebtedness to be paid off at the con- venience of the borrower, being always ready to accept any portion of the debt and thereby reducing the amount of interest in proportion. Conspicuous among these institutions the Perpetual of this city. Their for the past month were for dues, $80,501 $5,455; seitlement and total, $120,831, The: . some as low as nd the highest $9, is return of loans, $31.8) made thirty-one loa on half s s aging is a total of $4,000, They paid ovt 361,678 for withdraw: D 520.80 as interest to the members; expense of the association, $1.12 total disburse- ments, $11 e Their assets now amount to $1,471 their interest fund figures up to § Notwithstanding th rative 30; D » comp s in the building trade, these institutions seem to be growing in extent and in use fulness. uiding Register, December + . ae eee A Happy Coinciden: Thirty ladies of Spen College will hold the thirtieth New r reception in Quadricentennial Hall, and will receive the kKraduates of thirty y 's who hold the col- lege in grateful remembran: Of the re ceiving party, twerty-four are of the clas of "06, — A Delightful Route to the South There is no more ple trip to the south than by boat from Wash- ington to Monroe and Norfolk. The accommodations on the steamers are ideal, and at Norfolk connections are * by steamboats and railroads for all mar points south and west. Steamers leave ington every evening at 7 o'clock. advertisements for further particulars, ee New Year Excursion Rates vin Penn- sylvania Railroa 31 an railroad will to all points on its lin uding Pittsburg and Erle zabeth and Sea Girt at r 1 for return unt 1 the Penn- ursion tick st of and in- and west of duced rate: Januz sylvania Also to Richmond and other points ith on December 20, 30 1 and uary 1, good until January 7. > to Baltimore and Return. The B. and O. R. R. Co. will sell excu sion tickets from Washington to Baltimor for all trains of Saturday and Sunday, D cember 28 and at $1 for the round trip, valid for return pas e until follow- ing ‘Monday. — Pickwick Club. If you drink, drink the best—Pickwick Club whisky!—Advt. SANTA CLAUS’ ROUNDS He Appears at Many Sunday School Enter- tainmenta. Exercises Held Last Evening in Var- fous Charches—Pleasing Pro- grams and Presents. Santa Claus visited a number of the Sun- day schools in this city last evening and was greeted with delight by the scholars who had gathered to meet him. As a rule he presided over the entertainment, following a prepared program, and distributed boxes of candy and other gifts from the large and heavily loaded Christmas trees, and his presence made the holiday entertainments unusually interesting. At Cdivary Baptist Sanday school house, in addition to the other features of the pro- gram, the children i costume acted out a “Mother Goose Wedding,” while the story was being read by Miss Annie Forbes, and there was also an exhibition of the “Electr! City,” prepared by Mr. L. D. Bliss, 4 repre- sentation of a miniature city, with electric cars, engines and other evidences of the push and bustle of modern city life. In the Vermont Avenue Christian Church: a special musical program was presented, including a violin solo, piano duets, quar- tets and carcls by the primary department. ‘The younger pupils were served from the tree and the older scholars who had not missed a session during the year were pre- sented with books. Recitations and singing participated in by the scholars were the features of the pre- gram at the Fletcher M. E. Sunday school entertainment. Superintendent Buchanan was presented with a handsome copy of the International Teachers’ Bible, and Mrs. Lot- tie Milton, organ' vecived uw handsome silk umbrella. Mrs. Milton also received an onyx table as the teacher of the class which contributed the largest sum of money. The primary department of the Cer:tral Presbyterian Sunday school was entertained by Its teachers yesterday afternoon. McKendree M. E. Sunday school provided a delightful entertainment for, its scholars last night, the program being under the direction of Miss Jennie Bowbeer. The Gurley Memorlal Presbyterian Sun- day school also held Christmas exercises. The Sunday school of Hamline M. E. Church gave their annual Christmas enter- tainment last night. An entrance fee of provisions for the poor was required. The Christmas carols were sung by the school, under the leadership of Mrs. J. R. Mickle, the precenter of the Snday school, assisted by the Sunday School Orchestra. An address of welcome was given by Mr. Martin, superintendent: a bell chorus, by thirteen members of the Infant clas: tation, “Why Christmas Comes,” b: Fand Arthur Moyer; the chimes played by Miss Widows; a recitation, by Ellar Lash- horn, Frank Moulton, Virnon Petteys: a recitation, by Miss Flora Muirhead. Then followed Stereopticon views in the life of Christ, under the direction of Rey. E. S. Todd, D. D., pastor of the church. Boxes of candy were distributed io each member of the school. The program was closed with the chimes, a song by the school and the benediction by the pastor. The exercises were in charge of a com- mittee composed of Messrs. M. A. Watson, Moyer, R. W. Moulton, Mrs. J. R. Mickle, Mrs. Kitty Johns, and Misses Wing and Emma Williams. The Christmas celebration of Foundry Sunday school was held in the school room and parlors of the church last night. The rooms were decorated with evergreen, and In cne corner of the main room a fireplace and mantel were improvised, with a display of weli-filled stockings on the latter and kin- dergarten chairs and tables for the little gues of the primary department in its vi- einity. In addition to two choruses, one of which the primary department, ‘the pro- gram’ included the following numbers: Solo, “Happy Bells,” Mamie Fry; recitation, “May's Christmas,” Helen Appler; recita- tion, “The Holy Night,” Elma Lam! tation, “Budd's Christmas Stocking, erly Brown Olo, *hristmas, recitation, “The Holy Child, and recitation, “Majorie’s Rhoda Watkins ‘The music, excepting that of the primary department, was under the direction of Mr. F. A. Wilson, who was assisted by the fol- lowing instrumentalists: Miss Ada Willey, piano; Miss Gertrude Wilson, organ; Geo. H, Chandlee and J. Lewis Riggles, cornets: Walter Dutton, flute, and Milton Brown, Melville Lindsay and’ Prof. 0. B. Bullard, violins. The theme of the program was The Holy Child,” and the music and other exercises were of a religious character. A Christmas present from the school was banded to Mr. Wilson by the superintend- ent, Jas. L. Ewin, who presided, and Mr, Ewin acknowledged a present from two of the scholars. After a benediction by Rev. B. Peyton Brown, a former pastor of the church, the entire company were amply fur- nished with ice cream and cake, and an ad- ditional hour spent in soctability. The Sunday school of the Del Ray, Va., M. E. Chapel South held its annual Christ- mas entertainment last night with a large attendance of scholars and friends. Appro- priate music was rendered by the school and a quartet, and an interesting talk was made by the pastor, Rev. D. Kern. After the program the candy and oranges were distributed, after which the assemblage dispersed with the benediction. The Sunday school of St. ‘Thomas’ Church had ‘their Christmas celebration last night in the chapel. After a simple service, the children sang their carols, and received from the beautiful tree, presents and candivs. The rector, Rev. Mr. Aspin- wall, used the occasion to point the lesson, that, all this Christmas joy, which filled’ the ‘hearts of the children, the beautiful tree, the day itself, would never have been theirs, except for the birth of the Holy Jesus, in Bethlehem so many years ago. Then’ Dr. Ware, the assistant minister. presented to Mr. Aspinwall, from the teachers and officers of the Sunday school, a handsome library chair, in carved ma- hristmas Eve,” hognay. The congregation expect to get into their new church by next Christmas. The Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Benning held its an- nual Christmas entertainment last even- ing. Lhe church crowded with the members and friends of the school. An attractive program, consisting of carols and recitations, was rendered. Mrs. D. Olin Leech sang “Holy Night,’ contralto solo, A recitation by Mr. Fritz was greatly enjoyed. Candies and fruit in abundance were distributed to the school and its friends by Jolly old “Santa Claus.” An ad- dress was made by Rev, H. B. Leech, pas- tor of the chureh. ‘The exercises were In charge. of Mr. Thomas E. Clark, superin- tendent. A pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation by Mr. Leech to the superintendent, on behalf of the school, and by Mr. Clark to the pastor, on behalf of the young men of the congregation, of handsome umbrellas. The Christmas entextainment of Fletcher Sunday school was held’ last’ nlght, harge of Mr. D. Buchanan, superin- tendent. The church was crowded. Th program rendered was “Christmas ‘Tid hy The John Church Company, New York. The music and recitations by the school were in every way mest gratifying. Miss Storm ani Miss Helen Reed each sang a solo, to the delight and admiration of all present. Rev. Charles O, Cook, pastor, on behalf of the school, presented to Mr. D. Buchanan, superintendgat.a handsome copy of The Interna ional Teachers’ Bible, and Mrs.Lottie Milton,organist,receved a hand- some silk umbrell and Mrs. Allpress One of the most interesting features of the program was the financial report of the as a prize had been offered to the class reported the largest y. The sum of $68.1) was Lottie Milton, the suc- efved a beautiful onyx- the largest amount ever ool, and the superin- and scholars deserve for suce not only of of the progr s a whole ol was.y children were al were Well rememl dy, &e. Altowe m, but for the argount reported resented to the pastor. ade happ: red in the way it w ert of can- s the most suc- inment ever given > ool connected polit Chu ve its Christ- tertainment last evening, in the pres large attendance of the frienc schoc q H. McK superintend d, and the was in char sD. Myrtille sted I Milligan, Dalle nook, cant Boy's ly rendered b: the school, B parts of the prog Me rty, age piano by h aged nine with the and isted chiefly of a musical ling, . which w he prima. en the fil m Master J mpani or the Sailor very pleasing- departments of $ nd second ph Vernon d on the arine McCarty lo, which so pleased the fou isa as they | little folks that a second number was given as an encore: Little Alice Armstrong also gave a pleasing recitation, called ‘Christ- mas Greetings.” Then followed the second part of the program, !ntroducing a number of little boys in sailor costumes, who, with dialogue and song, gave descriptive scenes of Christmas customs in various countries. The exercises were concluded.by several songs by the infant class, and the distribu- .tion of presents to the smaller children. Mias Dexter and her assistants earned the approval of all present for the’pleasing pre- sentation of this bright cantata. —— A HEARTLESS SWINDLER. Impostor Collecting Ostensibly for the Newsboys’ Dinner. Traces were found today of a rascal who is collecting money an@ supplies in’ the name of the Newsboys’ Home, It is not known how many have been imposed upon by him, but he seems to be making the rounds of the hotels. At the Raleigh to- day a man presented a card and a book and received $5. The same individual, from all accounts, called on Mr. W. R. Speare yesterday and asked for money for the newsboys’ dinner. Not liking the form of the statenient or the card Mr. Speare wrote to Mrs. J. W. Babson, one of the ladies having charge of the annual dinner, and mentioned the matter, saying that he would prefer to send his $5 directly to the ladies. It is not unlikely that_many have been swindled by this man. No careful descrip- tion can be had of him, but the matter has been reported to the detectives and the fellow will be caught. It is safe for any- one who receives a call from the man to make the effort to have him arrested at once on suspicion. The newsboys’ dinner will take place next Tuesday, the 31st, at the Maulsby Home, 230 C street northwest. ‘The con- tributions are, as usual, coming in stead- ily and there is an excellent prospect that the 200 and more children who look for- ward to the occasion as the greatest and happiest of their year will in no way be disappointed. An ——_—_ vT HAZING COURT-MARTIAL. TES Lawyer Fields Snys He Caune Delay. The morning session today of the court- martial at the navy yard engaged in trying the seamen gunners accused of hazing color- ed classmates was consumed with the read- ing of the record of yesterday and the con- sideration of a technical point involving the right of Judge Advocate Terhune to ask Witness McDermott, who was on the stand, a leading question relative to the action of the members of the gunners’ class as a whole toward the colored members of the same while the latter occupied seats at, the general mess table. The objection was overruled by the court, and at 12 o'clock the court took a secess, until 1 p.m. #OLLo During the recess a member of ,the,court told Mr. Fields, counsel for the accused, that “if he did not cease his objections the court would not be able to adjourn in time to see Tom Reed inaugurated as President of the United States.” Mr. Fields promised that hereafter he would be brief in making objections, and would make as few as possible. He held a conference with Judge Advocate Terhune in reference to ‘he manner in which exam- inations of witnesses shall hereafter be conducted, will 4 es More About the Van News Case. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I regret exceedingly that I ever wrote the article published in your paper of 21st in- stant and entitled Van Ness’ Widow, be- cause it has opened the flood gates of mil- dewed recollections of things that never happened im connection with the subject. One octogenarian tells me in effect that because I was .not present at the famous triat I cannot write the history of it. Then, with a big Injun swagger, he says he was present, and proceeds to give his recollec- tel He outgags the old legal conundrun “Can a man marry his widow's sister? by making a woman a widow whose hus- and was living. And he makes himself ridiculous at the same time. Another well-meaning man with recollec- tions undertakes to correct some of my statements. I said absolutely and positively that the verdict in the Van Ness case was rendered by eleven men, and commented upon the fact as the first occurrence of the kind in the history of District jurisprudence. This critic on the recollections of Zephaniah Jones says I am wrong; that no verdict was rendered at all in the cage, and that the issues were quietly withdrawn. As the case went to the Supreme Court of the United States, it is difficult to see how it got there without a jury's verdict and a judgment in the court below as a basis for an_appeal. In the Supreme Court reports, 6 Howard, 62, the court, in its statement of the case as tried in the old Circuit Court, he Circuit Court proceeded to the trial of the issue, and in the course of the trial sundry directions were given to the jury, to which the plaintiff excepted, and finally, as appears by the eleventh exception, the court instructed the jury that there was no evidence from which they could find‘hat the plaintiff was lawfully married to John P. Van Ness, the intestate. Under this diree- tion the jury found by their verdict that Mary A. Van Ness was not the widow of the late John P. Van Ness, and this finding was, by order of the court, certified, under seal, to the Orphans’ Court.” And in this same report, Richard S. Coxe and Joseph H. Bradley are counsel of record for the Van Ness heirs, and May and Brent for Mrs. Conner. All recollections to the contrary, therefore, I refierate my former statement, that James M. Carlisle, like the flowers of May, had nothing to do with the case. Let me say here while on the subject that the recollections of octogenarians have had much to do with perverting the truths of District history, and inflating it with fables and romances. If they would content them- selves with swapping reminiscences about the drummer boy's ghost of the Big Falls, the headless man of the P street bridge or the chariot and its six white coursers that spin through space around the Van Ness mausoleum on every midnight anniversary in historical dissipation without damage, teal history depending for its accuracy upon record evidence should be left to younger men, unburdened with recollections. GENE RILDPY“|t _— ng the Workingmen, The Stone Cutters’ Association last night elected officers for the ensuing six month: as follows: President, Frederick Brooks; vice president, Louis Marini; financial se retary, William Chapple; corresponding secretary, John McCarthy; treasurer, F. C. Connors; sergeant-at-arms, John Carroll. Officers for Local Union No. 26, Electri- cal Brotherhood, for the next half year were elected last night, as follows: George O. Malone, president; William Watson, vice sident; Robert F. Metzel, financial se David H. Carr, recording secre- John S. Hebbard, treasurer; J. B. foreman; John ‘Rosser, inspector; H. Carr, press secretary; W. H. trustee A special meeting of the be held tomorrow to consider An Dikes, union’ will proposed amendments to the constitution. Local Brotherhood of Steam Fitters’ Help- ers No. 28, K. of L. the following oftic six months: , last night installed chosen to serve for President, A. H. Douglas: vice pzesident, R. . H. Mockabee; secretary, M. A. Sparks; ector, Brenna: treasurer Garvey; in- 5. fi ial_secretary, Robert ; guard, John Hart; sentinel, James Goldsmith; trustees—S. D. Yea, G. W. Tait and Charles Herbert. — +. Newsboys’ Dinner. The committee in charge of the Christ- mas dinner to the newsboys, on the 31st instant at the Newsboys’ Home, acknowl- edge the following additional contributions: Evening wspaper Co., $25; Ned Beale Mcl Mrs. M. $1; W. R. Speare, ¥ W. B. Gurley’s bo; 35 unknown friend, $2.50; Mrs. J. J. Meyers, $2, F. C. Some: Morrison Paper Co. 0 plates; Thos. W. Smith, jumber for the tables; Havenner Baking Co., forty loaves of bread; Mrs. Berry, apples, potatoes, r and candy; Mrs. Baldwin, oranges; Brown, turkey; Mrs. George Ha i ey and cake; Mr Plant, tur- | Friends intending to make donations are requested to send them to the home before 12 m. on Monday. a Trustees’ sale of brick dwelling No. 1718 h street northwest will take place Mon- afternoon at 4 o'clock. See advertise- of the general's death, they could indulge |, AFFAIRS ~¥iN - GEORGETOWN Memorial Erected to the Late Emily Hyde. > Chrisinins Enterthinments Proved a- > +‘Sucéess—Other Loeal Notes: of General Materest in Brtef.-~ Asia memorial to her friend, the late Miss. Emily Farquhar Hyde, Miss Mary A. Ma- son of 2107 Pennsylvania avenue hes pre- sented to Sts-Jomn’s Episcopal -Ghurch:of this place a very handsome pulpit of bras: with solid oak base: The whole ts of origi- nal and unique design. ‘Che trscription piste. reads: “In Memoriam. Emily Farquhar Hyde. Entered into life 28th. of January, 1805." The pulpit was oceupled for the first time on Christmas day. No allusion, how- ever, haS as yet been publicity made to the memorial. Miss Hyde qwasathe daughter of the late Anthony Hyde, William W. Cor- ccran’s confidential man, and later one of the executors of the philanthropist’s cstate. Miss Mason had -long been, a bosorn friend ‘of Miss Dodge, and was with her through- out her last illness. The pulpit is the work of J. and R. Lamb of Néw York. The hand- scme oak and brass ligany stand that re- cently came into the pagsession of St. John’s was the gift of Mr. Thomag Hyde of Riggs & Co., a son of Mr. Anthony Hyde, and was intended as a memorial t Mrs. Thomas Hyde, jr, and Thomas Hyde the third. Another acquisition of the ¢hurch is a hand- some new chancel window. recently put in by the Sunday school. Christman Entertainment. ‘The M. E. Sunday schook Christmas cele- bration at Tenleytown was one of the events of the year at that place. The town hall overflowed with interested humanity. Over 500 were present. The program was openell by the entire audience singing “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name,” and pray- er by Rev. Mr. Smith, the pastor of the M. E. Church. Then came a scenically presented, ar- ustically rendered cantata, “St. Nicholas,” with dialogue parts interpolated, The costuming of the characters was a feature of the entertainment, and the whole went off with a smoothness that spcke highly for the management. There were personifications of autumn, Jack Frcst, hail, ice, east wind and storm king. ‘There were nearly fifty participants in the cantata. All the characters, persona- tions and eepresentations throughout were illustrative of the Christmas season. The principal participants in the cantata were Misses Annie Shoemaker, Amanda Queen, Bianche Hawkins, Jessie Riley, Hettie Walthers, Nettie Nicholson, Annie Wendel, Louis Hill, Datsy Hill, Martha ‘McKee, May Thompson, F. Thompson, Hattie Willet, and Messrs. Minor, Furr, Nicholson, A. E. Shoemaker, Howard Riley, John Furr, Louis Kaiser, Milton Green, Frank Wilson, Miss Cora Heider and Mr. Fred. Robey. Pleasant Festival. The Tenleytown Baptist Church was packed last evening. Many were unable to obtain admission. The occasion was the children’s Christmas festival. A splendid program, embracing recitations, dialogues and songs, was presented. At the close of the literary exercises candies, nuts and toys were distributed by renowned Santa Claus. Special gifts were presented the pastor, Rev. Mr. McCullough, Mrs, McCul- lough and the organist, Miss Etta Hurley. A Surprine. Miss Helen C. Beatty of 1325 32d street was treated to a genuine surprise last night. At 8 o'clock fourteen young lady and gentlemen acquaintances, gaudily at- tired and masked, arrived at her home and took possession. Music, dancing and social games of many kinds were indulged in until 11:30, when the merry party dis- persed, feeling that they had done honor to their popular hostess.and enjoyed them- selves very much as well. Those par- ticipating in the surprise were Mr. Clinton Gloyd, Miss Minnie Case, Mr. Clarence Telley, Mr. Walter Coates, Miss tells Stern, Mr. Will Coates, Miss Etta King, Mr. Herbert Williams, Miss Clara Telley, Miss Emma Albrecht and Miss Lily Thrift. Charged With Stenling. Thomas Williams is charged at the sta- tion with having stolen miscellaneous ar- Uucles from the store of George J. Cost, 30th and M streets. —_=—>__ Denth of Ag L. Hooe. Mr. A. L. Hooe, a-mative of Loudoun coun- ty, Va., and well known tn this city, died last Wednesday in Qimcinnati, where he was a prominent merchant. He began bus- iress in Louisville, Ky., and moved to Cin- cinnati in 1864. He was a cousin of Assist- ant Chief Clerk J. C. Hgoe of the Agricultur- al Department, and refated to Dr. William F. Luckett of this city.. He leaves a widow and four children. ‘Fhe funeral took place yesterday afternoon and tHe final interment is to be made at Louisville. Se High School Boys of ‘78. The’ class of '78 of the High School, the “pioneer class’ of that institution, held its eighteenth annual reunion Jast night at the Down Town Club. Mr. J. F. Connor pre- sided oyer the dinner. Those present were C. B. Rheem, F. D. Chapman, A. T. Hensey, J. T. Connor, Dr. W. A. Lyon, C. W. Holmes, F. B. Noyes, B. B. Thompson, F. A. Sebring, Prof. H. L. Hodgkins and Geo. A. Prevost. Dr. W. A. Lyon was elected president of the class for the ensuing year. SS Robert H. Key Club. The colored republicans of South Wash- ington last night organized a Robert H. Key Campaign Club. The following offi- cers were elected: President, Joseph Gross, vice president, Louis Frazier; secre- , J. W. Coles. Speeches were made by Louis Frazier. Montgomery, Samuel Boswell and J. W. Coles. The best of or- der prevailed. —— Returning From China. Mr. C. M. Lacey Sites left this city for New Ycerk yesterday evening in order to feet his sister, Miss Ruth Marie Sites, who is returning from her field of mis- sicnary work in China. Though due in New York today, Miss Sites’ arrival is rendered uncertain by the delays in ocean travel In- c‘dent to the recent severe storms. Mr. Sites expects to accompany his sister ‘o Boston, where their mother, Mrs. Nathan Sites, ls now residing with her two younger children. ——.__ For Divorce. Through Attorney Robert Christy, Har- rlet R. Baker has filed a petition for dl- vorce from Henry T. Baker, to whom she was married here March 3, 1874. They lived together, she says, fo: about six years, when, she charges, he desetted and aban- doned her. Four children were born to them, but one, a daughter, surviving. —_—.—_ Destitute Child. Vernon Ste-vart, a colored infant, not more than a year old, was before the Police Court today as a destitute child. The innocent young one was carried in the arms of a woman who had been paid to take care of him, and he was apparently enjoying life while the witnesses related the story of his destitution. His mother, it was said, is row in the hospital and that Vernon will ‘on have & brother or sister who will prob- ably fare his fate. é Judge MiHer made an order turning the child over to Agent Lewis of the board of children's guardians. —————__ Officers Elected. At the regular meeting of Mount Vernon Council, No. 491, National Union, the fol- ing officers were elect2d for the ensuing year: President, Nathan \F. Boone; vice president, Ress J. Blosser; speaker, Jos. D. Mitchell; secretary, Edward S. How; financial secretary, Sanford M. Warren; treasurer, Lyman F. W. Cushing; usher, J. L. Manire; chaplain, Charles E. Young lo’ sergeant. jehn A. Watts; door- keeper, George Mayer; delegate to the cabinet, H. Clay Espey; delegate to the assembly, Albert P. Marston; delegate to the Immediate Rellef Association, Ross J. Blosser; trustees, Louis P. Sutor, H. Clay Espey, Albert P. Marston. += -,ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS. Local Notes Concerning Happenings of Interest. Last night the Sunday school celebration of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held and was largely attended. An inter- esting program of miusic and recitations ,Was rendered and a number of pretty gifts were distributed. ‘The scholars ef Grace Church Sunday school will hold their celebration tonight. Masonic Service. The members of Alexandria~Washington -and Andrew Jackecn: Lodges, A: F. and A. M., attended a special service at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church last night, when the rector, Rev. Clarence E. Ball, preached a Masonic sermon, the occasion being St. John’s night. LO. 0. F. Meeting. Potomac Lodge, I. O. O. F., held their annual meeting last night. The attend- ance was large and the annual election of officers resulted as follows: R. E. Tyler, noble grand; J. Edward Swaine, vice grand; P. M. Bradshaw, permanent secre- tary; William E. Latham, recording sec- retary; L. Morgan Davis, treasurer, and Edward Lyles, chaplain. Notes. ‘The Young Ladies’ German Club gave an- other of their delightful dances in’ Mc- Burney’s Hall last night. It was largely at- tendq, and « pleasant evening was spent. The new transfer barge of the Baltimore and Ohio raijroad arrived in this city last night, in tow of the tug Maud H. of Balti- more. Miss Katie Goodrich died at her home on Royal street yesterday. A woman tramp asked for lodgings at the police station last night. She was given a room. This is the first woman tramp seen in this city for years. Owing to the illness of Dr. Packard, Mrs. Crawford of the Theological Seminary re- called the invitations she had issued for a musicale last night. Little Winifred Dean, who was so badly injured Monday afternoon, is said to be somewhat better today. Dr. Stuart Jamieson of New Jersey is visiting his family in this city. Church Services Tomorrow. Rev. Rumsey Smithson, formerly of this city, will preach at the Methodist Epis- évpal Church South tomorrow morning; at night there will be a missionary meeting. ‘The regular services will be held in the other churches as usual. At St. John’s Chapel, West End, Mr. Smythe of the Theological Seminary will preach in the morning. There will be no service at night. ae “Bitten by a Dog. Yesterday. a little daughter of Mr. John Magner! was-severely bitten by a dog. The dog was followed, but got away. /°poiee Court. Mayor Thompson, in the police court this morning disposed of the following cases: J. T. Tennis and Newton Garrett, charged with drunk and disorderly conduct, case continued until tonight at 7 o'clock. Lewis Boswell, charged with being 2 habitual drunkard, was sent to the work- house for ninety days. SS ‘Edmunds Law. A colored man named Edward Jackson swore out a warrant yesterday against Georgie Jackson, his wife, and a man named Robert Smith, charging them with violating the Edmunds law. The warrant was re- turned to the Police Court today and the case will be tried next week. —_—.__—_ High School Reunion. With its characteristic energy, the class of "9, Washington High School, made its fifth annual reunion Thursday evening last at Mrs. Dyer’s Academy a most enjoyable event. Informal dancing was indulged un- til 10 o'clock, when the members formed in procession and passed to the dining room, where a banquet was served. Next on the program of the evening was a speech by President A. T. Ryan, and it was followed by a clever and witty history of "W's men by Miss Young. Mr. J. M. Chamberlain spoke of “ "W's Fair Ones,” after which a class poem, by Mrs. Clara Woods Shipman, was read and loudly applauded. The elec- t‘on of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: Mr. James Gillen, president; Miss M, Hedrick and Miss L. Willenbucher, vice presidents; M. Ryan, treasurer; Miss Lulu Walker and Mr. Geo. Bushee, secre- taries; Miss G. B. Lewis and Mr. W. P. Walker, histerians, and Miss M. P. Ship- man, poetess. The class then adjourned to the parlors and devoted the remainder of the evering to dancing. A Conference Proponed. Representative Barrett of Massachusetts has introduced dn the Hovse a joint reso- lution authorizing the President to arrange a conference between the United States and nations possessing territory on the American continent for the settlement of Nervous ‘Troubles are caused by impure and im- poverished blood because the nerves, being fed by the blood, are not properly nourished. ‘The true way ‘to cure nervousness is purify the blood by taking HOOD’S Sarsaparilla The One True Blood Purl Hood’s Pills 2'% 204 24 ettect- ive. 25 cents. 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It will positively force a profusion of bair on the baldest head at any ¢« age, no matter from what cause the bald. ness arises, and after all other remedte: have falled. It cures bald patches, scanty 4) partings, hair falling out, dandraff, scurf, Weak and thin eyelashes and eyebrows It will restore gray and faded to its original [XURMERERRERERRERES color. It will absolutely produce a luxuriant growth of Whiskers abd Mustaches on the smoothest face without Injury to the most delicate skin. its effects are truly mar- yelous. Contains no dye, grease or any harmful ingredi Vrepared by Lorrimer & Co., Baltimore, Md. Price, 50c. and $1 per bottle. Washington Agency, ACKER & PHARMACY, 1. som ete de Penna. ave. ptive circular. Modest, sensiv've women need not_expose thelr wnen Dr. David Kennedy's Fa- vorite Remedy can be ha ir it is the only posi- tive cure for the peculiar ailments of womankind, .CITY ITEMS. For New Year's Receptions You will want choice groceries, fruits, vegetables, poultry, game, wines, etc. We can serve you with all these at lowest prices. Diamond back terrapin and Jules Masson's champagnes ($15 czse) are specialties. Best Java and Mocha coffee, 8Xc. Ib. Jno. C. Walker, Boston Market, 1711-13 Pa. ave. 1t ee Cakes for New Year's Receptions. Any kind you wish. Baked fresh every day. Finest fruit cakes in town. Oyster patties. E. Gundersheimer, 146 Cen. K & Riggs mkts. it Ss 4 Lbs, Mixed Candy 3 Ibs. Fresh Mixed Nuts. 5 Ibs. Good Lard. 3 Ibs. Fine Layer $1.00 Regular prices if sold separately. O'Hare’s Cash Grocery, 1420 7th st. n.w. ate “Standard Dictionary” almost given away, only until Tuesday night. Sold ex- clusively by canvassers. Cash or install- ments. Sample pages free. R. A. Dins- more, 628 G n.w ite Relief in Six Hours. Distressing Kidney and Bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the “New Great South American Kidney Cure.” This new remedy is a great surprise on account of its exceeding promptness in relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and every part of the urinary passages in male or female. It releves retention of water and pain in passing it almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold by E. P. MERTZ, lth & F nw. no30-stf us E, Albrecht, . Serves an Exquisite Lunch -. With beer, claret or coffee, from 12 -t, thé&s,1m_ “Royal Glue Mucilage!” It’s new! 10c. Sticks Paper, Wood, China, Leather or Iron. Extra-large Bottle! Druggists, 10c. ocl0-eott _— & Cks. Baker's Chocolate (1 Ub. 35e. sack Best Patent Flour. 4 Ibs. Best Lard, pure. Liberal contract® will be made with a few bright, energetic Iadies and gentlemen to take orders for my su for 1886, ription books No experience necessary, as I the profession free. R. A! Dins- Gn. ite For throat diseases and coughs use Brown’s Bronchial Troches. Like all really gocd things, they are imitated. The genu- ine are sold only in boxes. de26-e03t AMUSEMENTS. IGE PALAGE, Corner 5th and L sts. now. Commencing MUNDAY EVENING, January 6, at 8 o'clock, LARGEST INCLOSED Ice Skating SURFACE IN THE WORLD. Convention Han, Perfect temperature for both skaters and specta- tors in all kinds of weather, Every afternoon from 2 until 5. Every evening from 7:30 until 10:30, : . Special. LADIES EXCLUSIVELY FROM 1 UNTIL 2. INSTRUCTION AT ALL TIMES FREE. * Concert every afternoon and evening by THE ICE PALACE ORCHESTRA, RARNMON So io'sisien nes cbs5 ob ecsines ese eessees’: Be. Special session every iy morning frem 9 until 12 0 % de2s-tt T ata: « OPERA _ FIRE Atayette Square Wisk rroor. JOHN W. ALBAUGH.. eeeee, .-Manager. TONIGHT AT 8. FAREWELL OF TRILBY NEXT WEEK— Richard Mansfield, In “The Story of Rodion the Student,” * Napoleon,” “Beau Brummell,” “Parisi mance," “Scarlet Letter and “Dr. Jel Mr. Hyde. : ‘mperor n Ro- and 9, OPERA Allen’s Grand (re TONIGHT AT 8:15—LAST PERFORMANCE. GARRICK “There is a wealth of resource Sis ot author- BURLESQUE. ship and in the stage | ‘equipment.""—Star. COMPANY, | The Burlesque of the | Hour, FROM THE GARRICK sassnen, TT ri | by. NEW YORK. | The Original Company, Scenery Costumes and Ef- fects. - NEXT WEEK—TIM MURPHY IN A TEXAS STEER. Seats and boxes now on sale. de2s METZEROTT MUSIC HALL. SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4, Vassar Students IN A Russian Honeymoon, Adapted from the French MKS. BURTON HARKISO: All Characters Taken by Vassar Students. Seats now on sule at Metzerott’ EXPOSITION.” A Lecture at CHURCH, sts. LW, December 29. Tomorrow _¢ Lectury Ss Eighteen kinetoscopes —are now being exhibited. tractiony which y Mile. Capitaine, her marvelous tra Ruth D nis, the o the world. Vas seul dance by Lacy Murray of “Gaiety Girl” company. ‘The Bucking Broncho. VN be worth your while to spend a few moments here. Musical palace of the ColumbiaPhonographCo.,919Pa. Av sht—no charge for admission. Many new at- performance. mipion bigh kicker of de27-24d Rae NN2W National THEATER. Every Evening and 8 Matinee. Last time of the 3 meds, Charley’s Aunt. Direction © 8f Charles Frohman. ——New Year's Attraction—— Della Fox Comic Opera Company, Presenting “Fleur de Lis." Seats selling. ‘o ineres in prices. ES FOR THE > now fortning. day and hursdays and Popular rates. [KEES LYCEUM THEATER. Matinee Every Day. —A Merry Christmas Attraction.— SAM DEVERE’S OWN COMPANY, Introducing an Aggregation of American and European Stars, headed yy S EVERE, the inimitable comedian, ue DEE And the celebrated OMENE. New Year Weck—Weber and Field's Own Co. Ge22-6t AMUSEMENTS. A™2''S GRAND OPERA. HOUSE, WASHINGTON. DAMROSCH OPERA COMPANY. ALTER DAMROSCH begs to announce a OF GRAND OPERA, to consist of POUR ES. beginuing” THUUSDAY EVEN- ARY 30, and enibracing the last Urge — evenings ard the Saturday matinee of that weele, Repertoire. wary 30.—“TANNHAT January 3 NE WALKURE,” Wagner, Pevruary RIED,” Wagner. iS (Matince) February 1.—“DIBb ae ISTERSINGER, (Evening.) PRICES —$1, $1.50, S. Boxes, and $50. sacle an A special subscription sale (by mail only) of sea- son Uckets for the four performances, in the Or- vhestra and Orchestra Circle, at a reduced rate— and $14, boxes $125 and $175—is now open. rs shoid pe sent and checks made payable to - H. Allen, Allen's Grand Opera House, Wash: ats Will be selected in the order of re- nd subscribers notitted by mall when to the same, et stle (for three or four per= Orchestra, Orchestra Circle, Baleony 2 ml frout rows in Gallery, will open Monday, Ja 2u, at Box . Single ticket sale, for one or more performa: will open Thursday, January 23, at wame place. Artists. SOPRANOS AND CONTRALTOS, FRAU KATHARINA KLAFSKY, Hambure Opera and London. MIS: politan era House. PRL, ec FRL. PRL. FRL, KI, rich, JOHANNA GAD B and New York. rt, uttgart aud Bayreuth, MISS MARIE MAURER, FRL. MARIE HERR WILHEL HERR BAR BERTHALD, York HERR PAUL LANG Mun HERR MAX AL) 1 Bayreuth ND BASS! POPOVICT, and Prague, HER EDWARD BROMBERG, New_York. HIERR EMIL FISCHER, Metropolitan Opera House, New York The New York Symphony Orchestra of 75 Muste DAMROSCH, Director, GRAND CHORUS OF 75 VOI it ICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, Central “Amertea’ A CADEMY.—Prices 25¢., 50. Te. Wed. and Sat. Matinees—25c. and 5t THE FAMOUS FEMALE BARITONE, ~ HELENE MORA, In the Perfect Dramatic Comedy, AMODERN MEPKISTO. Change of songs at each performance. New Year Attraction—JEFFERSON'S “SHADOWS. de25-tf OF A GREAT CITY.” 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. no5-tf LECTURES. CHURCH OF OUR} COR. 13TH sts. nw.— Dr. Kew preaches 11 a.m., * pin, "The Sin of Judas.” and Mrs, Wattson ervice. at this EXCURSIONS ée. ToFort Myer & Arlington. Electric cars are now running at frequent inter. vals from Aqueduct bridge to above points, Herdia coaches connect with end of cable cars. W. A. & F.C. RY. CO. a21-3t WINTER TOURS WEST INDIES - By the commodious passenger steamers of the ATLAS LINE Weekly from New York, carrying U. S. mail ALENE SAILS SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, For Jamaica Direct. THE MOST PICTURESQUE AND HEALTH-GIv~ ING WINTER RESORT IN THE WORLD. Special Tours to the West Indies and Spanish Main, costing about 95 A DAY, fully described in our illustrated pamphlet, mated free. Address PIM, FORWOOD & KELLOCK, General Agents, New York, or THOS. COUK & unsylvania ave., Washington. EST INDIA TOURS, ‘The clegant passenger steamers, MADLANA, 3,080 tons, sails Jan. 22 and Feb. 26. ORINOCO, 2,000 sails Feb. 5. CARIBBEE, 2,000 tons, sails 15, Specially fitted With ‘electric lights, latest improvements. | For St. <itts, Antigua, Guadaloupe, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, Trin- fdad and Jamaica, ‘For beauty of scenery and erfection of climate this trip is unsurpassed. For lustrated pamphlets giving rates of passage and all information apply to Quel 8.8. Co., ARTHUR "AF ERN, Secretary, Quebec, Canada; A. &, OUTER- BRIDGE & CO., Agents, 39 Broadway, New York, or GEO. W. MOSS, 921 Penn. ave., Washington. no2é-tod&s26t STEAMER MACALESTER TO MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning by 2:30 FARE (ROUND TRIP) Admission grounds. Tickets, with Mount Vernon ‘adinission coupon, for sale wharf and at hotels. ELEGANT CAFE ON STEAMER. Will .1s0 make river sandings as far as Glymont, stopping for freight and passengers both ways. Fo. charters, ¢ apply at office of Steamer Mace alester. Capt. N. & Steamboat Co. 7 he year for Fortress Monroe, Pectsmouth and all points south a by. the iron palace folk” and following 25 cents Northbound. y. Portsmouth, resorts at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, vd Florida will find this a very attract- as it breuks the wonotony of ap and the Beach Ive rout on fale at 513, 619, 1421 Pennsylva~ », B. and O. ticket office, corner 15th street and New York avenue, and on board steamers, Where time table, map, ete., can also be had. ‘Avy other information desired will be fare nished on application to the undersigned at the company's wharf, foot of 7th st., Wash- invton, D. Telephone No. 750. se2-400 INO, CALLAHAN, General Manager. ait sacra Di = We'll “grind” your scissors, razors and knives sees e edge We put on them wil} last. ¥ rtment Is in charge of an “exe wan grinder, who does noth! grind” all day. ‘No wonder he put d edge on scissors, knives: he has bad an experience but such a splend and razors, fc © * covering hix whole lifetime, Alfred A. Smith & Co., 1108 F st. now. 027-128