Evening Star Newspaper, December 31, 1895, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1895—TWELVE PAGES. — = LOCAL MENTION. ee AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. Richard Mausfield in “The Emperor Na- poleon.”” Allen's Grand Opera House.—Tim Mur- phy in “A Texas Steer.” New National Theater.—Della Fox Comic Opera Company in “Fleur de Lis.” Academy of Music.—“Shadows of a Great City.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Weber and Field's Own Company. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. SS EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. eee YOU'LL BE ASTONISHED At the great difference Felt Weather Strips make in comfort and warmth about the ho Keep out the cold. Save fuel. 2c. ft. T. CARTER & CO., 606 Pa. ave. See Fusseli 3 announcement, page 6. 2 ‘96 WILL BE HAPPIER THAN '95. For you—if you have us paper the rooms. Only $2 up. F. G. NOLTE, 810 9th st. ed For receiving use the famous red or white wine punch, to be had at Seligson's, 1200 Pa. ave. Ready for use. $1.75 per gal. = gee Human Artificial Eyes; Hempler’s,6th & av. = ries TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL—Judd & Detweiler have- issued their Twenty-eighth Annual Calendar, with ftre alarm stations. ‘Their patrons are invited to call and help themselves. = CITY AND DISTRICT pes ier The Laws of Whist. All the laws of Whist, as revised and edopted at the Third American Whist Con- gress, are to be found in The Evening Star's New Almanac and Encyclopedia for and is but one feature of its thou- sands of facts, statistics, records, etc. per copy. For sale at Evening Star offi and all news stand _>_— munds Act. Saturday night the police arrested Henry Carter and Bessie Beckett, colored, on a ebarge of violating the Edmunds act, and the man left $5 collateral for his appearance. Because of his fatlure to appear in court today the collateral was forfeited. The charge against the woman was dismissed. — Martyn College. Articles incorporating the Martyn Col- lege were filed yesterday by E. B. Hay, E. R. Edgerly, M. R. Boyts, Lizzie E. Mar- tyn and Webster Edgerly. Instruction in orator hysteal culture and philosophy is tke object of the incorporators. —— Disorderly House. Herman J. Martin, who has a printing of- fice on one of the upper floors of No. 407 7th street northwest, was tried in the Police Court yesterday on a charge of keeping a disorderly house, Judge Miller examined a ge number of witnesses, and imposed a fine of $5. ° ——— Death of Richard Somers. Mr. Richard Somers, a native of New London, Conn., who had been tn govern- ment service in this city for the past died last night at his resi- 8 H street, from stomach trou- standing. Mr. Somers was a member of the Analostan Boat Club, and was quite prominent in athletic circles. He held a position in the bureau of engraving and printing for many years. a Golden Cross Election. Columbia Commandery, United Order of the Golden Cross, has elected the following officers: Noble commander, Dr. W. E. Bradley; vice noble commander, Mrs. M. J. Walmsley; worthy herald, W. E. Talley, Jr.; keeper of records, R. E. Harvey; finan- cial keeper of records, W. C. Cole; treas- urer, Mrs. Emma F. Bishop; worthy herald, E. R. Lewis; warder inner gate, Miss Kate Bakersmith; warder outer gate, Mrs. Nettie A. Cole; pest noble commander, Edwin J. Hopkins; representatives to the Grand Commandery, Mrs. Anna A. Harvey and E. Q. Gunson; trustees, Dr. W. L. Mrs. Anna A. Harvey and Dr. J. inson; organist, Miss Emma L. Bishop. Sanat: Radly Burned. While attempting to light the candles on a Ch tmas tree yesterday afternoon at the home cf her parents, 718 13th street northeast, Pessie Smith, five years of age, accldentaliy set tire to her clothing and was painfully burned. The unfortunate lit- tle one is the daughter of William Smita, chief engineer of the Eckington and Sol- diers’ Home Railway Company, and during the temporary absence of her mother et- tempted to illuminate the tree, as stated. Greatly frightened, Besste ran into the street, where the flames were soon extin- d by Messrs, Patrick McHaney and m Rabbitt, who happened to be pass- ing at the time. The little girl was taken to a neighboring drug store, where it was feund that she was badly burned on the eft side and arm. Medical assistance was rendered, and later she was removed to her home. Ww. C. T. U. Mass Meeting. A mass meeting under the auspices of the Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union was held Sunday afternoon at the Foundry M. E. Church. The address was delivered by Rey. br. Luther B. Wilson, presiding elder of the Methodist Church of this District, and was @ graphic description of the deso- lation wrought in the home as a result of indulgence in intoxicants. A duet from Wayland Seminary contributed several vocal selections, companied by the or- ganist of Foundry—Will Cohen. An appeal vi issued Mrs. ary ret B. Platt, a We against the ring Hquors to callers New Year day. It Is expected by the members of the local W. C. T. U. that Miss Frances E. lent of the organiza- nd hold a purity ay, January 12, CTS USERS OF “ROYAL.” tion, Meeting Sun will v PRO Its Baking Powder Compa in y Wins United States Court. es-Herald. vige Show up t elaims of the Roy ‘e use of the name for its baking ve of this de on which it ass: uking p and unwholeson' Hence of this ar ly esteemed and largely the world over. The determi- Case the € tains th the € a tra speci in the Lim; almost of the Royal Baking Powder Com- pany to protect the users of the Royal baking powder against imitators by a rig prosecution of them makes such imitations of its brand extremely rare, —o———— A Gem for Spenc Halls. The well-known pen Mr. Paul A. Bleele, just completed the engrossing and illustrating of the list of choice au- thors and their works given to the collez by Mr repres: uphi of Irvin awthorn pen . Tea- itors may see it.* urn via valu for r Good ¢ Sra eas Holiday Excursion Rates on the B. and 0. nee of its usual po the Bal- d Ohio Railroad Company will sell excurstc ckets between all stations on {ts lines east of the Ohio river for all trains Decem : 24, 25, 31 and Januery 1, valid for return journey until January 7, inclusive, at reduced rates. * » to the main | NUMBERS OF VAGRANTS The Fraternity Well Represented in the Police Oourt. Nearly All Will Spend Some Time on the Farm — One Man Was Lucky. There was one lodger at a police station lost night who was not “vagged,” and the leniency of the police was due to the re- spectable appearance of the young man as well as the fact that he told a straightfor- ward story, which was believed. “I'm a drug clerk out of a job and look- ing for employment,” was what he said. “Anything about you?” inquired the man behind the desk. sOnly this," was his response, handing over a gold watch and chain. “It’s all 1 bave left.” Whether he had walked or come here on a freight train he did not say, but the kind- hearted officers of the ninth precinct gave him something to eat and made him com- fortabie for the night. This morning he was given his breakfast and sent on his way. There were four other men who called at the same station who did not fare so well. They gave their names as Charles Miller, Jo- seph Ryan, John Dolan and Thomas Wood. “Guilty,” was the plea of Ryan and Dolan, but the other men appeared a little indignant at the idea of being charged with such an offense. “They came in and asked for a place to sleep,” was what Policeman Ehlers said, “and because of their contradictory state- ments we concluded to ‘vag’ them.” “I'm a riveter,” said Miller, “and am on my way to Newport News ‘in search of work.” “He's the man who came here to work on the city post office building,” volunteered the officer, “and said he couldn't get a jeb because the building was finished. “Glad somebody thinks it’s finished,” re- marked gthe court. “And Pm a bricklayer looking for a job,” Wood told the court. “I just came here ye: terday, and it usually takes about two days to get a situation.’ “This is a bad season of the year to ex- pect work at your trade,” the judge told him. “Some of our own bricklayers would like to find work.” ‘There's plenty of work here,” the pris- oner said, “and I found several jobs yes- terday, but it was raining too hard to work.” “Ten days each.” Another Batch, Fifteen white men of all ages under sev- enty years and three young colored men, two of whom were stylishly dressed, were called from the tolls in one batch, and some said guilty of vagrancy, while others denied that they were likely to become chargeable to the District as paupers. “We have had at our station an average of between twenty and thirty lodgers a night,” said Policeman Espey of the South Washington precinct, “and last night we concluded that we would bring them into court.” “What has been the character of the the court asked. ‘Mostly tramps and bums,” the officer an- swered, “‘and 1t’s been impossible for people to keep bread and milk at their front doors until they get up in the morning.” The officer told of the statements made by several of the men, and said that some of them had spent as many as seven nights in_the station. John Casey, one of the number, told the court that he is an ironworker, and ex- pects a job on the new post office building. ut,”’ said the judge to him, “the iron work is about finished.” “Not yet,” said the prisoner; “the fron work won't be finished for three or four months, but the work is being pushed ahead and men are being put at work every day.” “Personal bonds.” Charles Eris and Alexander Taylor, the colored dudes, said they came from Danville, but have been down on the bay. Where did you get your new clothes?” one of them was asked. ‘At Cyisfield,” he replied. ‘We were not going te stay here, but we got wet last night and thought we would stay in out of the rain.” They were released or. their bonds to leave. One other in the party was released and fourteen of them were sentenced to ten days on the farm. SS FLOWER MISSION m Inmates of the Alms Ht Up Yesterday. Yesterday several members of the Flower Mission of the W. C. T. U. went out to the District alms house and gave a “treat”? to the old people there. Of the six hundred inmates of the institution there are about three hundred aged men and women, white and colored. These old people were the especial objects of interest to the women who faced the storm in order to carry a little cheer to the cheerless. Mrs. T. G. Jones is the District superin- tendent of the Flower Mission and had the arrangements in hand. Three hundred paper bags were filled with apples, oranges, candies, fancy cakes and crackers. In. the seventy-five bags that went to the hospi- tal patients there were such luxuries as a, sugar and home-made cake. In the various wards short religious services were held, conducted by Mrs. M. A. Catlin, su- perintendent of Sabbath observance. Mrs. Clara Williams led in the singing. At the close of each of the services the refreshments were given out, accompanied by a little Seripture card, bearing the com- pliments of the W. C. T. In one of the wards occupied by aged white women some one had prepared for the coming of the women by writing. in pencil on the bottom of an old pasteboard box the words, “Wel- come. A Happy New Year to All.” The following members and friends of the W. C. T. U. took part in this work of se Cheered love: Miss Van Doren, Mrs. Bright, Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Catlin, Miss Boyden, Miss Doherty, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Fawcett, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Luckett. ae Policy in Full Blast. A neatly dressed young colored man, vic- tim of the lawless gambling establishment on the Virginia side of the river, was be- fcre Judge Kimball today as a vagrant. George Hieston was the name he gave, and although he had asked a policeman to have him sent down, he entered a plea of not guilty. “I met him on the street, and he asked to be sent down,” said the ollicer. “He said he had been playing policy until he had lost all his mone The ofticer showed the court a roll of policy slips the man had given hirg and powed that he had squanc¥ed a ble sum of money. ac said the officer, ‘ workhouse. when questioned by the court, said that the policy shop across the river was in ful) blast erday, and had been for six weeks, as he had been making visits over there for that length of time. Policeman Williams said he met the pris- oner sey tenced work. The judge thought the only way to stop n was to lock him up, and gave him a menth in default of bonds. —— An Old Custo al days a to stop pl 0, and he said he in- ng policy and go to ner. George Cotter, an elderly colored man, who is thovght to be of weak mind, wz in the Pclice Court today as a vagrant He belongs in Virginia, but usuaily mi: ages to have the District care for him. ntence of ninety days w: imposed. ae New Year Excursion Rates via Penn- sylvania Railroad. On December 81 ard January 1 the Pen sylvania ralroad will sell excursion tic ets te all points on its Ines east of and in- eluding Pittsburg and Erie and west of i.zabeth and Sea Girt at reduced rates, cets valid for return until January Is, Also to Richmond and other poin south on December 20, 30 and 81 and Ja: uary 1, good until January 7. . ——.__ Pennsylvania Railroad to Baltimore and Return, and § January 4 and 5, until Mond Good on any train, Saturda: valid for 6th. Rate, $ Pickwick Club Whisky Is unexe for purity and richne: flavor. Chas. L. Beatty & Co., agent: AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—The opening of Mr. Richard Mansfield’s engage- ment at the Lafayette Square Opera House last night foretold a brilliancy for his sea- son in this city which will not be eclipsed by any of his former visits, conspicuously successful as they have been. A large au- dience accepted “The Story of Rodion the Student,” an adaptation from several fic- tional sources, by Mr. Charles Henry Melt- zer, in faith, and so far as the artistic qual- ities of Mr. Mansfield’s performance are concerned, there was no reason for disap- pointment. The drama {is announced as “a serious play,” and there is no gainsaying the adjective. As a mcral lesson the piece may be regarded as effectual, the doctrine that the perpetrator of a murder Is likely to suffer a great deal of mental and physi- cal inconverience being very clearly em- phasized. In the desire to afford the actor with opportunities for “repressed” emotion there has been a certain disposition to mis- take the commonplace for the sublime. The play is unrelieved by a single ray of sun- shine, and there is not the literary ell gance in language which would be needed to make the work a consistent poem, which its subject demands that it should be. But in spite of its unqualified gloom and its not infrequent lapses into mediocrity, the play is one which stimulates thought, and which cannot put be remembered as a praiseworthy venture on a lofty plane of dramatic art.. As Rodion Mr. Manstield showed how completely he has mastered the arts of posture, gesture and facial ex- pression. The cast, as it appears on the program, is noteworthy as including M Beatrice Cameron and Miss Johnstone Ben- nett, but neither actress appears to espe- cial advantage on the stage. Grand Opera House.—It is Tim Murphy's “Texas Steer’ now. Of course, Chas. Hoyt has lost none of the credit that he so richly deserved for constructing this remarkably clever farce, but Tim Murphy has ident fied himself -so thoroughly with the play and has stamped the character of Maverick Brander so indelibly with his trade-mark that it is most appropriate now that he should own the play and produce it “on h own hook,” as Bossy would say. So it w fitting that Tim and his excellent company should be greeted last night by a great audience, although the weather was enough to make the managerial heart grow faint. The people were all happy and expre their emotions freely. It was a nr make Tim glad that he is a Washi jan, and there was enough enthusiasn foree him to respond to a curtain recall a the end of the first a The company \ in hearty sympathy with the star, especial- ly Miss Dorothy Sherrard, who has more than a mere salaried interest in the a of Mr. Murphy's present venture, » matrimonial pa She took the role of Bossy randy, y, and her impe scnation was bright and womanly through- out. Other parts were well taken, as fol- Tow Charles Hallock as Capt. Far! Eright, Mr. Charles Allison as Chri Columbus Fi: ing his topher hback, the would-be minis to Dahomey; Mr. Wallace Jackson as Brassey Gall, Miss Charlotte Crane as the Ip liana orphan, and Miss Lizzie Du Ray as Mrs. Brander. A quartet in black face did excellent work that was highly appreciated. National Theater—That was an § audience at the National last night, was It isn’t usual to find any part of an au dience standing during the entire perform- ance, but that was the case last night, and Della Fox's Comic Opera Company, in an Americar ized version of Chivot and’Duru's “Fleur-de-Lis,” was the attraction. T is a three-act opera, handsomely stage: and presented with ‘great principals and a chorus equal to the musical demands upon it, and good to look at in face, figure and gostume. The music of it is not melo- dious exactly, but there are airs in it that we hear whistled, and there are one or two with lively movements that make the toes tingle. Of course, the interest centered In the star, Miss Della Fox, always vivacious and audacious, bit the uproarious fun of {t gathered about Jefferson De Angelis, the Marquis. and Alf. Whelan, , Count. To Mr. De Angelis the’ greatest credit 1s due, for he made of his Marquis one of the funniest, if not the funnie comic opera characters we have know a long time. Mr. Stev K handsome to the eye, ple: ing to the ear, and a very pretty and ut- tractive sweetheart is 3he—Miss Villa Knox as Isabel—whom he rejects for th one he loves, the Fleur-de-lis of Miss Fos nother pretty girl in bri¢ Uart, as bride to CH Chas. J. Campbell, All the other ¢ are well taken, and the entire effe music, scene and action is eminently satis factory. Academy of Music.—Everybody who missed the “Shadows of a the Academy last of Music good many miss Moves the masses and stirs the human emotions to their depths. Tt is a great melodrama, set in nery that not only beautiful art but rem: ble Noticeable in the production is the evident superiority of the mounting of the play and the cast of characters. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Weber and Fields’ Own Special! Company was the attraction at Kernan’s last night, and, de- spite the bad weather, @ large audience witnessed the excellent performance pre- sented. Headed by those sterling f: ites, Weber and Fields, the progra long and entertaining. The German tors are known all over the their new creation, “The Sch was a clever conceit, and sho edy abilities of the two to ad Emerson, the peer of min clever turn and sang some new s of local hits. Then there is Lottie Gilson, the bright soubrette, whose contribution of new songs proved fetching. James F. Hoe: outdid himself, and sang a number of ne songs and told many jokes that won him several encores. The Acme Four essayed a neat comedy sketch that proved enie taining, and the Blacksmith Trio added new laurels to thelr reputation. Mariet and Belloni exhibited a trained tlock of cockatoos, and Lavender and Tomson pe formed a good character act. matinee has been arranged for New Ye: day. His Wife’s Father.—Crane and his com- pany appeared in Pittsburg fi where they presented “His Wife’ for the first ume. The comedian's po: larity was attested shortly after the seats for his appearance were placed on sale b: the way in which they were purchased. compway to be seen in the actor’s su in this city next week is sa!d to be an ceptionally well-balanced one. Amoi members are Annie O'Neill, who fs a newcomer to the C Joseph Wheelock, Jr. —" Cole Has Surrendered. its Information concerning the surrender to the police authorities at Richmond of a young man named Charles F. Cole has been recelved at police headquarters. The young men, in surrendering to the police, said he did so because his conscience worried him, but whether or not this followed the penditure of the alleged stolen mone: not known, but the police here think h surrendered 'ccause he had spent the © alleged stolen mon Cole, who is about thirty rs old, has a number of relatives in this city. He had been employed a manag 104 ‘der der ¥ r of John Murphy t street northw was one of the ! turned home en the ni, he intrusted his ove ger for ke ning when Sny ceat and money they were not fo ing. With them the manager of the ing house had gone, and Detectives Horr and Weedon, who inv ted the Yearned that Cole had st ed south. officer from here will go to Rict bring Cole back for trial. oe The Washington Harvard Club. Tho Harvard Club of this ¢ day afternoon in the post graduate hall of the Columbian University in response to a call from the secretary of the club, Rev. J. MacBride Sterrett. The meeting was called for the purp of deciding upon the date of the annual banquet, February 5 being fixed upon as the time best suited to s boarding hous. next mo all. A letter was read from President Eliot of Har ty, promising to attend if the date could be within his 1 that was the chief reas time. Resolutions were all of the hterature now in possession of the club will be turned over to the new > library, and all Harvard men in the ed to attend the banquet jent Eliot. A committee . Pickering Dodge, M F Howe w ts from urer were also , Randall H. Webb and Prof . Monroe were appointed a committ neminate odicers for the ensuing year. AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Organizations to Celebrate the Birthday of Washington, Little Winifred Dean is Better and May Recover—Domations for the Poor and Other Notes. It is hoped that the movement that has been set on foot by the Junior Order Unit- ed American Mechanies to celebrate the 22d of February by a big parade and other appropriate ceremonies, will meet with the support it deserves. Up to a few years ago George Washing- ton’s birthday Was observed with a big street parade, In which the military com- panies, fire companies and other organiza- tions, together with the merchants, took pert, and it was made a gala oceasion. For the past few years the 220 has passed with- out mcre than ordinary observance, and the old custom if revived will, in addition to educating the younger generation, be of exceeding great benefit to the citizens, Committees will be appointed to cail on the citizens and ask them to assist in mak- ing the demonstration the greatest that has been seen in this city for many years. The Columbia, Hydraulion and Friendship Fire Companies, the Relief Hook and Lad- der Company, the Alexandria Light In- fantry and the social organizations will be invited to participate, and the merchants will be asked to take part by having floats advertising their business, and it is hop that the various trades organizations can be persuaded to take part. The Secretary of War will probably be requested to order a detachment of cavalry from Fort Myer and a battery of artillery to take part in the parade. Prominent public men will be invited to deliver orations. Little Winifred Dean Better. Little Winifred Dean, an account of whcse serious accident appeared in The Star, is still alive, and his condition seems to improve daily, and strong hopes are en- tertained for his ultimate recovery. Should he get well it is said that no a tempt will be made to replace with a silver plate, the frontal bone, which was removed, Lut the little one will have to wear a cap of silver over the front of his head. Baptist Young People’s Uni The Young People’s Union of the Baptist Church will give a sociable at the Baptist Chorch tonight. An interesting program of music, both vocal and instrumental, and recitations will be rendered, after which re- treshments will be served. The meeting will be continued until midnight, when the new year will be ushered in with prayer and praise. ‘The general public are invited to attend. Bell Haven Couneil Mecting. Belle Haven Council, Junior Order United American Mechanics, held their annual meeting last night and elected officers for the ensuing year. The degrees of the order were conferred on se al eandi- date: Quite a number of itors from Washington and elsewhere were present. Donations for the E According to the usual cu ter of Mercy of St. Paul's Church will re- ceive donations Thursday morning from 11 to 1 o'clock for the benelit of the de- Dr. stom, the Chap- serving poor of the city. Any kind of articles, such as old clothes, shoes, meats and provision and sueh thing: will be received and properly distribuied. — This a great deal toward . and the time of rec nations will doubtless be remembered by a large number of generous citizens. General and Personal Notes. The New-Year hop of the Junior Assem- bly will be given in Shuler’s Hall tonight. Quite a pleasant time is anticipated. The Alexandria kindergarten has opened with a small attendance. The town bells will be rur night te celebrate th and ting as usual to- ging of the oid will be h Methodist hurehes. ommunion will be celebrated in 8 Protestant Episcopal Church tomor row morning at 7 ‘clock. ‘There a meeting of the Bu pat the relief truck house jas to the inclemency ndance was not I Roman Catholic Church tos feast. of the will he sung at 6 and Special pur of the : give fourth "The Chris! Mission w; Wednesday. celebration of the Union held in the rooms of the mis- r King street last night. , No. 46, 10. 0. FB, meeting tonight. Corse will for Europe on th 6th of January Loudoun county Miss Tabb Henderson of Wilk m. ompany th Miss Mary ( ber of her fr held at her r Alfred. imeey entertained a num- is last night at a reception dence on Duke street near Ser TOLD THE HE TRUTH. Edward Morgan Did I cape From an Insane Asylum, Edward Morgan, alias Myer, the man who led at the White House last week and as. saulted Sergt. Myers when the latter arrest- | cd him, told the truth when he escaped from the Norristown, aid he had Pa., insane asylum. Judge Miller directed to Dr. Rich- ardson, intendant of the asylum, a letter giving information concerning the man’s arrest and yesterday morning Supervisor ‘Thomas L, Wilson of the asylum called at the Police Court to make further inquiries about the insane fugitive. He corroborated every wor man had said and gave addi Mor: he s belongs in i was sent to the sylum as _cony from the Philadelphia pe he was unde f asebri he day of his arrival at the hos been devoted to an e: the insane mai details. ana, and t patient where e time h: to gain his liberty. Several months ago he escaped from th lum and surrendered to Detective Miller in Philadelp whom he wanted to get for him a writ of habeas s Was accom- plished b: n bar with a piece of the broken 1 , and another man escaped with Morgan. Supervisor Wilson told Judge Miller that Morgan fs a cangerous he wanted to teke him back to Norristown. He said that Morgan would be detained at the asy jum until cured, and then he will be return- ed to the penitentiar Judge N inquired mto the law and found that he could not turn over the pris- oner without the formality of papers from the state of Pennsylvania, and the priso was committed until the necessary papi can be obtained. — A Permunent State Exposition at Washingt To the Editor ef ening Star: When in V ue your journal sting that a monumental exposition nL Absolutely Pure. A cream of t all United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co., 5a 106 Wall st. N.X. tar biking powder, High- est of in leavening strength.—Latest dyspep- VFavori is of others? w. Wetch | be held in our beautiful capital during the century year. The suggestion has so impressed me and all others with whom I have spoken, either in Washington or at home, that I cannot repress adding a word thereupon. It is a glorious conception,that each state of the Union shall, in 1900, have erected a permanent building, which shall forever Stand a fitting reflection of the dignity and prosperity of the respective common- Wealths, at the same time affording a rally- ing poiut in the national city for the visit- ing citizens from each state. But besides being a mere memorial, such an edifice would tind many practical uses. To mention only a few of them: There could be in each building a dis- tinctively state library for the numerous official documents and the other literature which pertain especially to the respective states. . This library could, if you will, be an ac- cessory to the national library,which might thus be saved the burden of care for much matter particular in character. To the reading room of such a Iibrary doubtless all the state journals would free- ly and constantly send copies of their pub- lications. Each institution and business in- terest would also send such current publi- cations as appertained thereto. The building could provide halls for the meetings of state representations, head- quarters for the state press, accommoda- tions for state exhibits, a women’s section, offices for the state's Senators and Repre- sentatives, and rooms for visitors from the respective states in which, among others, those who come to Washington for the day could find a place of rest and personal in- terest. As to the buildings, I would suggest that they might, as far as possible, be built of materials, in each case, from the state rep- resented, and I should further suggest that the original design be generously conceived, so that in time the structure might be en- larged in answer to growing demands. As to partial support, at least, of such a building, a box for voluntary contributions would not be fruitless. I feel confident (and others share the opinion) that this grand project can be brought to a brilliant consummation, and who cannot but know that, carried out, it will form a most excellent object lesson for fostering both a laudable state and a patriotic national pride. All speed to the effort, which must_con- nificent solidarity of our P. duce to the ma great republic. wo. Burlington, N. J., Dee. FALLS CHURCH. BAYLOR. The last of the Christmas entertainments churches was held by the Baptist Sun- day school Saturday night. The church was filled, and though the t of the ies, it was not excelled in merit by any previously held. Mr. Thomas Hillier, superintendent, had the program in charge, which com- menced with an organ voluntary by Miss ida J. Quick and scriptural dy by the J. Quick and scriptural reading by the or, Rey. J. T. Bar' Other exercis corsisted of singing by the school, recita- Uons by Misses Addie Mclnturff, Emma Seaman. Mabel Meinturff, Bessie Newh Mamie Allen, Gracie Rhod a Fred- ank Allen, ( J.T. Barber; quartet, Mis ida J. Quick, Tillie Rav Messr: wman and John M. address, Mr. homas Hillie Ing with good night ¢ participated in by M. Newlon, Addie McInturif, E acie Rhod 1ggie and Nellie Mabin. S. Auchmoody, accompanied by 0. 1..°k in, is se her dward Eells, at Brandt, Pa in Lynn S. the Public home on a v Mr. Sidney L. B who has been spe his brether here, has returned home. Mr. Carl M. Rathbun left this morning for Potomac, Md., where he has accepted a posi- tien ina at place. phe new house of Mr. J. C. DePutron, near bere, on the Lewinsy is nearly com- pleted and will soon be occupied. At the bu s meeting ef the Christian held Monday night at the onage the reports of the diferent committees of the soc re re- approved. The nominating com- ted a full corps of officers and for the ensuing six months, sort Will be acted upon next Satur- a meeting to be held at the y Geo. W. Hawxhurst. s Jones ha nd moved in » of Mrs. W. on Abbott, who is connected with is Ypinion ‘paper at Chicago, si ent ding the holida ng will be held tonight in sbyterian Church of Washi . W. aughte! M. Thorne, united with the M. E. in Wash- ing the father of M. Phillips, who is not expected to live. Mrs. Rudolph Bartle of Washington, who be 1 home. Fra Luttrell, with her friends, Mis: Williams of Mobile, Ala., and Miss wuciNe Manor of Austin, Tex., has returned to the Wesleyan Female Iffstitute, Staunton, Va. >» And pains of rheumatism can be cured y removing the tic acid in the od. Hood's Sarsaparilla cures rheuma- lism by neutralizing this acid. Thousands Of people tell of perfect enres by HOOD’S Sarsaparilla ‘True Blood Purificr, $1; six for $5. 13 a 3 ~ bs $ g 3 g Y_The Ove act barm <Hood’s Pills*",,' with POCVGEPLODIOD OEE DODO TG V Open ’till 1 o’clock New Year’s day. You can't pay less than we ask for Fall Dress Suits— You can’t at any price buy more than ‘The Very Henee 1 our Full Dress Suits at are by long odds best for you— They are “Povk In se of the word— every se choice in fabric— {Exact tn fit ‘legantly Tailored—Handsomely silk-lined. Mertz and Mertz, 906 F St. N.W. our | 2 put on them will in cha} fan does no wonder le puts such . knives nd razors, perience prering lis whol red A. Smith & Fst cae 7 nw. 32 Hui that FORCE a the baldest head at from what cause Uh age, no matt ness arises, and after all other remedios have failed. It cures bald yp partings, hair falling out, weak thin eyeits Will restore gray’ and Je color. It will absolute! and M without injur ts effects a growth of Whi smoothest f, delicate skin. velous, CANDIDATES PRAISE THEMSELVES. A Lively Republican Meeting Addres: ed by Holland and Bailey. There was a lively republican meeting at Abraham’s Hall on L street southwest last night that promised at one time to be strikingly reminiscent of the knock-down- and-drag-out political gatherings that were so familiar in the days of local suffrage. The meeting was organized, with President G, A. Wills of the Eighteenth District Club in the chair, and A. F. Redmond, secretary. J. T. Edmondson started the speeches with a description of the superior qualifications Pcsses3od by Milton M. Holland for repre- senting District colored republicans at the St. Louis convention, and then Fred. Dy- son came to the center and eloquently por- trayed the attributes of Mr. L. C. Bailey for the same position. Other persons spoke in behalf of other candidates, and then Mr. Holland himself came forward. A row seemed imminent at this juncture, and there were several attempts to start It go- ing in real earnest, but the officers of the meeting managed to restore order. Mr. Holland proceeded to state his rea- ns for asking support of his candidacy, giving as a principal one his belief that he could secure the restoration of suffrage to the District. Mr. Holland's remarks were greeted with considerable applause, and there was arother outburst when L. C. Bailey took the platform and proceeded to enumerate his transcendent qualifications fur the position of delegate. He made many Warm pledges, related in detail all the work he had done among the colored peo- ple here, and expressed absolute confidence in his being chosen as a delegate to St. Louis when the time arrived. At the con- clusion of his speech a resolution was adopted, declaring that the sense of the meeting was that Mr. Bailey should go to the convention. , The Robert H. Key Club and the Work- ingman’s Association met jointly at 441 Delaware avenue southwest last night, and were presided over by James W. Poe, who strongly criticised the action of Chairman Carter of the national committee in ap- pointing as supervisors of the primary elec- tions in the choosing of delegates to ihe St. Louis convention three candidates for the office. Othe poke in a similar strain, and the candidacy of Mr. Key was indorsed of resolutions, ome of the first district republicans or- ed an L. C. Bailey club last night, y, Pi ident; Jas. Queen, ames Goodloe, secretary, and Walter Brown, sergeant-at-arms. A Levi P. Morton boom has been launch- ed in Washington, and a league devoted to the furtherance of Mr. Morton’s claims for the presidential nomination has been or- nized, with headquarters at 211 H street t, and with Asbury Jones, presi- dent; Richard Benton, vice president; Ar- thur Redmond, secretary, and William Thomas, treasurer. The officials state that have received an autograph letter Lorton, expre ’ friendline: —_——_ BRCOKLAND. ng his apprecia- tion of thei Last night the Methodists had their Christmas entertainment. Despite the rain there a full attendance and the old and young enjoyei themselves immensely. The evening opened with a song by the school, after which followed a pt r by the pas- tor. There were recitations by Auburn Witten, Amanda Deihl, Roy Wolfe, Ralph Hospital, Helen Moore and C. Welch and dialogues by Louise Hollidge and Mead Morris, “‘Twins;” and Mary Hollidge and Ruth Johnston, “Christmas With Two Mol- Les." There were several songs by the school and a trio by ward Wolfe, Hattie Owens and Addie Gleason. The program closed with a Santa Claus dialogue, in which Mr. Alfred Hollidge made himself very amusing to all as the good old Santa Claus, who dis- ributed cand, nd presents to the Sun- day school and teachers, The Christmas tree glistened from floor to ceiling and the church had a holiday appearance in every jrawner of Wa shington has taken pes: of Rev. Dr. Hyvernat’s house on 12th street Rev. James T. Crowe will be glad to meet the members of his congregation and friends at the guild room tomorrow evening from 7 S The W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday af- terroon at the residence Mrs. R. West. New Year evening from 4 to § o'clock R. R. West will rec assisted by Lord, jr. Nannie and y Lynch, Ruth » Mettie Etz, Neille Middlekauf, Lilly Schwier and India Lord. t the town hall ) to 10 o’cloe of oO: ond-hack . Philadelphia € Vegetables, etc., at lowest prices. Also Gro- ceries, Wines and Liquors, of finest quality in fact, everything for th le. Jules Mas- son’s Champagnes, $15 ca: eo ew Year's Ri Any kind you wish. Ornamented Cakes. Fancy Cakes. Macaroons. Oyster Patties. B. Gundersheimer, 146 Cen., K & Riggs mkt. it Game, pons, Fruits, Cakes for gee Hotel Johnson Cafes. Another chcice shipment of Cherrystone ers just received. Steamed, New York s, Half Shell, & it Jal Albrecht, 520 10th st. nw., serves an Exquisite Lunch for 1. with beer, claret or cotfee, from 12 to 2; dinner from 4'to 7. a2i-t,th&s,im Royal Glue Mucilage!” Sticks Paper, Wood, China, Iron. Extra-large Bottle! Druggists, ocid-eotf It's new! 10c, Leather or 10c. = For throat diseases Brown's Bronchial gocd thin ine are sold only in boxes. and coughs use roches. Like all really re imitated. The genu- de26-e03t For receiving use the famous red or white @ punch, made at Seligson’s, 1200 Pa. e large advertisement. $1.75 JOUN W. ALBAUGHS. NEW Y Matinees Wednesday (New Year's) and Saturday, And His New York RRICK HEATER STOCK COMPANY. Napoleon a Hrammell rummell ance Karl : let Lette Fekiyil and Mr. Hyde INNING MONDAY, JANUARY 6, In Martha aforte His Wit Strongly Cast and Seats on sale Thurs SUNDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5, x SOQUSA’S PEERLESS BAND. MISS MY MISS “Dr. Tr LOTTIE GILSON, BILLY And EMERSON velous faithfully There are seop See tt. 1S of them. Musical palace of the ColumbiaPhonographCo.,g19Pa. Av ded 26d = SS AMUSEMENTS, FOOT BALL. NEW YEAR'S Day, Columbia Athletic Club vs. Orient Athletic Club. NATIONAL BASE BALL PARK, Game called at 11 o'clock. Adrission, 500, Grand Stand, 2c. extra, It A CADEMY.—Prices 2c., 50, Be. and $100, Wed. and Sat. Matinees—25e. and 50c., Reserved. Jefferson's Thrilling Comedy Drama of Real Life SHADOWS OF A GREAT CITY. Next Week—Sandow and the new Trocadero Vs devilles, Including the Jordin Family (of ve) of de30-t¢ Acrialists, New NATIONAL THEATER. HAPPY NEW YFAR WEEK. THE FAMOUS DELLA FOX Comic Opera Company ‘“FILEUR-DE-LIS” Direct from its trlumphs in New York, Philadelphia and Bost MATINEES NEW YEAR'S DAY AND SATURDAY, Regular theater prices. No increase, Next Week—George Edwardes’ Opera Company, from the Lyric Theater, London, in “His Excel lency.”” de0-tf IGE PALAGE, “a:" Hall. Corner Commencing So LARGES Ice Skating ae SURFACE IN THE WORLD. ms erfect tempcrature for both skaters and spectas tors in all kinds of weather. Open Every afternoon from 2 until 5. Every evening from until 10:30. = Special. LADIES EXci VELY FROM 1 INSTRUCTIO AT ALL Concert every afternoon and THE Adn.ission. Special se until 12 o'clovl Allen’s Gran : WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, Mats. Wednesday (New Year's day) end aturday The Eminent Versatile Young American Comedian, MR. TIM MURPHY, IN HOYT'S BEST COMEDY, TY & > ” “A TEXAS STEER, ‘The Leughing Success of the American Stage. Mr. Murphy will be supported by substantially the original excellent company of twenty people, who have appeared in thelr respective parts more Than 1,680. Tlence: gk OBERT MANTELL in Repertoire. handsome teams for ealling, id batis. Prices reasonable. EB. 030-6: 2 SIC HALL. SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4, Vassar Students ee A Russian Honeymoon, Adapted from the French by MES. BURTON HARRISON, All Characters Taken by Vassar Students. VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, Va. FIRST RACE @VILL BE CALLED 4T 2 P.M. SHARP. Special trains will leave Penn. depot, 6th and B 1 poS-tf ~ SHELDON* SSES FOR THE MIN german and Delsarte aie now forming. Tuesday ‘Thursdays and Saturdays; day ang evening: Popular rates. se0-6m EXCURSIONS WINTER TOURS TO ThE 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. MOST PIC <QUE AND HEALTH-GIVs ING WINTER RESORT IN THE WORLD, Special Tours to the West Indies and Spanish Malin, costing about fully described in our illustrated § nailed free. Address PIM, FOKWUOD & KELLOCK, General Agents, 24 State street, New York, or THUS. COUK & SONS, 621 Peni no2-eod2t a28-7t Xo. THE lvania ave., Washington. 'WEST INDIA TOURS. ‘The elegant passenger steamers, MADIANA, 8,080 tons, sails Jan. 22 aud 8." ORINOCO, 2/000 tons, sails “Feb. ARIRDER, 2,000 tons, ‘sails Feb. 15. fitted with electric Ughts, yrovements. For St. Guadaloupe, . Antigu Martiniga Li Bal nd Jamaica. tion of ¢l ed pampbl mdos, ‘Trine th on board , can also and fred will be fare undersigned at host, Wash r information di application to 4 for No. th of 50. General Manager.