Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1896, Page 5

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 EDUCATIONAL. PIANOS AND ORGANS. IN WASHINGTON. FRANCO-AMERICAN EPISCOPAL HOME AND Day Sedcol for Girls. Jan, 15, in connec- tian with the Gaillard Schcol of Languages, at 1023 ‘Sth st. It is established to enable girls while pursuing lish ‘ies to learn French as quickly, practicality and thoroughly as if in the French capital. For catalogue apply to Mme. J. _D. GAILLARD; or to Miss E. H. CLARKE, Prinei SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES. jes-tt = PROF. ARNOLD W. MEYER, GRADUATE OF Leipzig.—Piano, Voice Culture, Theory. Lessons at pupils’ residence. Modern ‘methods. Address 13a doth st. mw. Ja7-2w* Piano, Violin, Voice. Columbia Conservatory of Music, 900 K st. n.w. — advancement. EDWIN HART, Principal. m* ~ WANTED—VOCAL AND PIANO PUPILS voices made st and brilliant; low contralto, baritone, soprano to take’ leadins acters im amateur opera. PROF. GEO. W RENCE, S34 F st. nw. ji A Business Education. COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, Seventh street northwest. ©. K. URNER, A.M., C. ‘The leading school of’ business Highest attainable grade of instruction at mod- erate cost. Situations for graduates. _jad-tf Art School, West End 1115 17th st. nw. Miss S. W. Kelly, London ledalist, Principal.—Thorough course in’ drawing iife—oil, water colors, china Painting; outdoor sketching from nature. ja4-6t* Okeley Schooi for Girls, 1759 Madison st.. Dupont Circle. Private puptts, oe evenings, Miss E. V. HETH, A. Washington Heights School 1850 WYOMING AVE. N.W.. Stage for Day Pupiis. nol-3m,4 EDWARD Elocution, END, MISS ADA LOUISE TOWNSEND. Voice Culture, Grace. The Mount 9th and N. ¥. Flat No. 20. ~ ve. Learn to be a Draughtsman! lessons in draught: and mathematics. Evening Secoad term beging Jan. 6. 531 7th st. ne. BUSINESS COURSE, DAY OR NIGHT, $25 A YEAR, Any one subject. $1 a mo! ‘The typewriting and shorthand course, $15. Ivy Institute Business College, 8th and K n.w. €28 Tiss Sherman’s School For girls, corner of Jefferson place and 19th st. Primary, Preparatory and Academic Departments. College preparation. ‘m030-2m1, wé ae isis Cisse, 1828 1 sf. NW enography, dictation, Mrs. Florence V. - win; physical culture, Mrs. Estelle H. Davis. in January, 1896. de28-Imo ADA L. SMITH, Supt. FRENCH TAUGHT TO BE PRONOUNCED well, spoken, read ard understood in 80 lessons. Beginners and advanced classes. Successful and experienced teacher. MLLE. V. FeUBoe, ‘de23-Im* D st. ow. The Stuart School, FOR GIRLS, DAY AND BOARDING.—Col- ite; academic; ratory; kindergarten. 1BF aNd ise ieee ER We ‘COR. MASS. AVE. eat CLAUDIA STUART, Principal. Ce AND EXPERIENCED TEACHERS will give lessons, at own or " residence, music, la: ane insing: plano and guitar; Spanish, lish branches. nguages k-ench, Portuguese and Best methods used. Terms moderate. Call or address TEACHERS, 120 B st. n.e. d23-tf DAVID C. BANGS, Elocution and Dramatic Art; |. naturalness. after 4 p.m. Send for MR, FRANK GEBEST. LATS OF ea arm newly enzaj organist of wary pt Gharch, has cored a studio at 984 F st. nw. for instruction in piano, organ and theo-y. Best testi- monisls an] most thorough instruction. didtojall* Education for Real Life. breathing, ex- Studio, 1329 10th st. n.w., circular. ool9-3m 1864. FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS. ‘usiness College, Rational Bank of the Republic ing, cor. 7th roughout the country, { 2 household word, associated with thorough busi- Ress training and 2 prosperous career. ‘The thirty-first scholastic year of this popular in- stitution began Monday, September 2, 1895. Five Gepartments, viz- Practical incl complete bookkeeping course, English, rapid cale=- Jations, ‘rapid writing, mgral and social culture, isarte system cf ‘expfession, civics, political ecoaomy a::l commercial law, Practical Engl with initiatory Lookkeeping; Shorthand and Type- writing, including English; Spencerian Rapid Writ- ing, Mechanical and Architectural Drawing. Full ‘of thorcughly trained teachers. Location cen- ta ‘Spacious, brilliantly lighted, handsome halls and ¢lags rooms. Services of graduates always in de- Terms moderate, but no competition with cheap schools. ‘The leading business men of Wash- ington were trained ia this college, and send thelr sons and daughters aud candidates for employment here for training. ‘This college r-ceived from the World's Columbian commission a dirloma for “Excellence of Students’ Worx” in all of the above departments, and four of the stadents received silver medals for superior “Living Educational Exhibit.” Office open every business day and night. Write or call for new annual announcement. MRS, SARA A. SPENCER, dels-tt Principal and Proprietor. Chevy Chase School (Formerly Chevy Chase Inn) French and English School For Young Ladies; half an hour from Washington, D.C., by electric’ cars. French the language of the house. For circulars address MELLE. LEA M. BOULIGNY, ocl0-3m Chevy Chase, Ma. SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING.—MiISS ANNA LAISE, 1333 12th st. n.w. Pitman shorthand by NEW aod RAPID method.” Beginuers and dic- tation. Stenogruphie and typewritten work ded-tt GUNSTON INSTITUTE, 1212 and 1314 14th st. nw. Puy for second term received Janua: 6. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. MASON. Wood’s Commercial College 311 EAST CAPITOL ST., Imparts a thorough knowledge of the COMMER- CIAL STUDIES at the cost of less time and mone: than other schools. We make BREAD-WINNEL of young people, and then secure positions for fiein. Eleventh year. Day ard evening sessions. Send for circulars. nolé-tf Norwood Institute, A Home and Day School for Girls. A Full Acndemle and Graduating Course. Mrs. WM. D. CALELL, Principal, 1761 N. near Conn. ave. 010-3m ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS, 1312 Massachusetts avenue, Washington, day school for young ladies and little iris. In additicn to a thorough coarse in English, French. German and Latin, special advantages are offered to students in the art and musical departments. A Kindergarten has been opened in cennection with the academy. an31-6m LANGUAGES. THE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 728 14th st. nw. Branches in the principal American and Enropean cities. Best instruction by superior native teuch- D.O. ers. ‘Conversation from start. $12 per term in amall classes, day 2 evening; also private les- sons at school or residence. ‘Trial lesson free. Send for circular. oc5-d NAM'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN AND 8 will reopen Sept. 16, 1805. Preparation for universities and technica! schools, and es3 pursuits. Private tuition furnished; refererces. Apply to WM. H. PUTNAM, 19th st. nw. au22-tf CLNEY SCHOOL, FOR GIRLS—1827 I ST. Special advantages for study of modern lan- guages, music and. art; daily exercise in calis- thenies, drawing, Latin and French or German Included. in, the regular course, au24-tf MISS VIRGINIA MASON DORSEY, Prin. “ POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. EMS STEAMBOAT CO. WINTER SCHED. mer Potomac will Wharf, foot 7th st., every Baltimore and river tani ing: strictly first-class. Freight received landings on Saturday and must be prepa’ given on Baltimore freight. STEPHENSON & BRO., Agents. Office, 910 Pa. ave. Telephone 745. aest-it INGTON STEAMBOAT CO., “LTD.,” FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS, From 7th st. Ferry Wharf. On Mordays, Wednesdays and Saturday 7 &.m.: Mondays for river landings to St. Clement’s Bay, Breton's Bay and Nomini Creek; returning, arrives Tuesday afternoon. for river landings to Breton’s Bay and : thence to Piney Point, St. George's, y and Yeocomico rivers, returning, ‘eave Creek Thursday afternoon for river lanl ing Friday morning. Saturdays for river to Nomini Creek and St. Clement's Bay arrives Sunday afterncs effect re ve 4 ©. W. RIDLEY, Gen. ‘Man. schedule. nol-tt Bere EB. S. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE— Steamer Harry Randall leaves River View Wharf, Tih street, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, at 7 a.m., landing at ali wharves as far dowa 23 Mad- dox ‘creek, including Chapel Point and Colosial returning on Mondays, Wednesdays and 3 pn. Passenger accommodstions first- reight received until hour of sailing. Tele- E. 8S. RANDALL, ‘Agents, Alexandria. Proprietor a GEO. 0. CARPINTER,. gpli-te ————_ — UNDERTAKERS B. Nichole.) "PHONE 7643. (Wm. A. For.) RICHOLS & CO., UNDERTAKERS & EMBALMEKS, 2d and Pa. ave. s.e., Washington, D.C. B19-3m Best of terms. Chapel for funerai services. W. R. Speare, Undertaker & Embalmer, 940 F Street Northwest. Everything strictly first-class and on the most Yeasonable terms. ‘Telephone call 340. —jal-tr Let your old square piano come as part payment on a magnificent thew style Bradbury Upright. It you will send a postal, or tele- Phone, or call in person, we will send @ representative up to your house to examine your old square piano. He will tell you exactly how far it will go to- ward paying for a new Bradbury Up- right. We can allew you more for your old squere than anybody else in Washington. ‘Why? Because, being manufacturers, we can seud it to our OWN FACTORY and Lave it overtauled and remodeled at trifling expence, while it is practically worthless to an agent, because the expense of fixing it up is so great that it costs more than th» piano is worth. You have your choice of hundreds of Eew style Bradbury Uprights just out of the factory. “All the latest styles, with the quaint old hand-carving decora- tions, full swirging desk avd the new Boston fall board. In buying a Bradbury from us, the Manufacturers, you pay no MIDDLE MAN'S PROFITS, and we are prepared to give you just the same price advan- tages in exchanging a new Bradbury Upright for your old square, as if it were to be a ereh sale. We do rot, like ¢2rtain dealers, con- fine you to the selection of certain in- struments, just because you want to moke on exchdng>. There isn't a piano in the house that you can’t have in ex- ctange for your old square. We'll give ycu the biggest value for your square possib'e to get. We'll give you the choice of any Up- right Piano in stock. We'll let you pay the balance of the “ account in small, easy monthly install- ments. Bradbury Factory Warerooms, 1125 Pa. Ave. FREEBORN G. SMITH, MANUFACTURER. W. P. VAN WICKLE, MANAGER. It Orchestrion Concert Daily—3-5:30 p.m. 365 Reasons phy 300 shontd boy sour Pianos and Mus! Droop’s, 025 Pa. ave. are not Imow auy- thing about the con- struction of Pianos and the Drcops are here to explain every —_ point about which you desire information. REASON VII. Lots of people buy pianos because they sound well and look pretty, but if you want something for durability you must look beneath the surface. The “Steinway” piaeo has made its name simply through its tone quality, action and durability, which’ points are the result of most scientific con struction. A “‘Steinway’’ for this reason never Wears out and neither does the next best, the GABLER, eomeetalanto eS tem of build: Wonderful and expensive system of building. 2 detail. in the Gabler plano 1s overlooked; the “Gablers” contain the finest American action, the Sueat quality of maxtectad aud. the ‘beet workman: ship procurable is devoted to them. ‘Nett to “Steinway” they are the best in the market. ‘An investigation will convince you that our statements are true. Come, play the “Gabler’’ and see the beautiful new stock, at DROOP’S 2 STEINWAY'S PIANO PARLORS, The true test of a Piano. Test the tone if you seek a good piano. It’s unsatisfactory to learn later that the best you bought was a case. To make a beautiful case is comparatively easy; it is not extremely difficult to arrange a well-working mech- anism; but to secure these to- gether with perfection of tone is the acme of piano making skill. ; The wonderful Weber tone is found only in the Weber Pi- ano. We sell the Weber. Sanders & Stayman, Leading Pianos, Organs and Musi 34 F Street Northwest. rcy S. Foster, Manager. Baltimore Store, 13 North Charles street. ja8-50d D. G. Pfeiffer & Co. Have a complete stock of Stieff Pianos McCammon Pianos, And offer you your choice of these stendard instruments on payments of $10 monthly. 417 1th St. N.W. ~ ja6-20tt $5 Per Month Buys a Handsome Piano. A magnificent, almost new, Square Grand Piano; fine make; rosewood case; richly carved legs and lyre; beautifal tove; a $600 piano; for only $160; $10 down and $5 per month. Elegant wood stool and emb. cover included. See it quick if you want a big bargain. The Piano Exchange, _3n6-200 eitly follows ‘‘Steinway’s’’ Not 2 913 PA. AVE. T PIANO, MAHOGANY CASn, full iron frame, overstru ivory keys, repeating action, contiauous hinges ard planissimo pedal; a_ $400 icstrument. You can now buy it for $275; $8 first payment, $6 per month afterward. HUGO WORCH, 924 7TH ST. jy30-60,8 Pic nos for rent. G. L. WILD’S BROS. & CO, UPTOWN MUSIC STORE, 1315 TPH ST. N.W., Is the place to buy pianos or organs cheap for cash. or sy installments. Don't neglect to have the put your piano in order for the holi- day festisittes. Great reduction in prices for the next 20 duys. le21-3w* BE PIANOS. The recognized standard” of modern piano manufacture in musical and mechanical develop- ment and artistic architecture in all styles and woods. SLIGHTLY USED PIANOS OF OUR MAI BEDUCED PRICES FOR SALE AND. SECOND-HAND GRAD PIANOS OF veneered, three strings KE AT D, UPIIGHT AND SQU a UPRIGHT AND SCAR DI ‘ERENT MARES" i. ALL (CES. PIANOS “FOR RENT. Tuning and Repairing by Factory Experts. m. Knabe & Co., 1422 PENNA. AVE. N. W. Telephone call No. 1737. PIANO TUNING. G. J. BECKER, PROFESSIONAL PIANO TUNER; fine work: satisfaction given; terms moderate. 805 Lith st. nw. nol3- n022-tf PIANOS AND ORGANS. DURING JANUARY WE OFFER SEVERAL FINE pienos in mahogany, oak, walnut or ebony, from Feputable manufacturers; warranted 6 years, in- cluding tuning for one year, stool and cover, for cash at $175, $200 and $250; small a ° for time. Pianos ‘tuned and repaired by experts at reasonable figures. At 1209 G st., Temple of Music. Est. 1873, Jam FORSALE—MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE—AS I AM GOING TO GIVE UP MY house and take rooms and having no place io store my upright piano, will sell the same for $175; piano in splerdid condition and nearly Rew. Address GIVING UP, Star office, ja7-3t FOR SALE—A LADY GOING AWAY FOR HEALTH will sell handsome gowns and wraps at bargain, Address Box 140, Star office. ja7-2t* FOR SALE—A HANDSOME CABINET AND TWO (sue of nice curtains and a marble cloci bought privately at 930 K st. n.w. FOR SALE— BEAUTIFUL UPRIGHT PIANO, slightly*used, $120; standard make; also parlor organ, 22 stops, $25. New upright’ pianos from gio up; warranted 7 years. “HELBIG'S MUSIC STORE, 1742 7th st. Awe de27-2W* FOR SALE— ALL PATENT MEDICINES POSI- tively sold at cost. EQUITABLE DRUG CO., 528 Jal-Im* 100 2-GR. QUININE’ PIL FOR SALE—A MOST COMPLETE LINE OF SKATES. All the well-known makes. CLINE BROS., 909°Pa. ave., jal-tt Bicycles, Skates, ‘ete. FOR SALE—CHRISTMAS PRESENTS—CANARIES, mocking birds, gold fish; large ussortment; right Prices. Alao best wake of incubators. SCHUD's IRD STORE, 712 12th st. and 1221 Pa. ave.dlt FOR SALE—LOUNGE, $2.50; COOK STOVES, 00; $1 per week for bed room and parlor suites: lew prices. REDMOND'S CHEAP CASH. AND TIME HOUSE, 719 7th Ww. mh19-tr LEGAL NOTICES. TURNER, LATE OF No. 6493.’ Doc. 21 ‘J = 12th st. nw. 18¢. 21 Application having been made to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding Or- pbans’ Court, for probate of a last will of Thom: B. Turner, deceased, and for letters testamentai on sald estate, by ‘Thomas W. Fowler and Michael A. French, executors, in sald will named, this is to give notice to al! concerned to appear in sald court on®Friday, the Bist day of Januzy, A.D. 1896, at 10 o'clock u.m., to show cause why such application should not be granted. A. B. HAGNER, Justic Attest: J. NOTA McGILL, Register of Wills,D.C, GOULD & WOODWARD, tors for Applicant. Issued December 20, 1895, ESTATE OF ANZOLETTE H. KNIGH'T, LATE OF District of Columbia. No. 7009. Doc. 22. Application having been made to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding Or- phans’ Court, for prokate of a last’ will and for letters testamentary on said estate, by Abby K. McLane, this is to give notice to ail concerned to appear in said court on Friday, the 17th day of January, A.D. 1896, at 10 o'clock a.m., to show cause Why such application should not nted. Attest: J. NOTA McGILL, Register of Wills, D.C. GORDON & GORDON, Proctors for Applicant. de25-1aw3t Jaw3t ~ HOTELS. AN MARCOS, PACIFIC AND MASSACHIU- SETTS AVE., Atlantic City, N.J. Steam Heit, Elevater, Sun Parlor. Special’ Winter Rates. Un- der the’ personal supervision of Mrs. * ANNIB GRUBB. Re " ja8-3mm OAKS HOTEL, ASHEVILLE, N.C.—ONE OF TILE best family hotels in the south. Table first- cless. Remodeled, refurnished; steam heat; ew management; cars pass door;' rates uioderate. SAMU REED, LHR $a1-15t,6 Owner and Propriet ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. ‘The celebrated fall and wister resort by the sea. OTEL TRAYMORE. Appointments and service first-class. D. 8. WHITE, Jr., se23-tf Proprietor. The National Hotel, AMERICAN PLAN. $2.50 AND $3.00 PER DAY. 350 rooms; six stairways to ground floor; fire enca Special on’ all’ sides; modern improvements. rates to families or members of Congress Spending the winter in Washington. dcig-3m | CROSBY, BURTON & + Props. RIUM. Atlantic City, N. J. With all the convenlences of a first-class, quiet hotel. | Elevator, steam heat, open grate’ fires; massage, electricity, baths, &¢. Table unexcelled. Open ali the yeur. “Address Dr. WM. H-H. BULL. je23-t: HALL—A_ SANA’ HOTEL BERKELFY, ASHEVILLE, N. C.—CE trally located, handsomely furnished, steam heai electric lights throughout: every modern ccmfort? rates, $12.50 to $17.50 per week. P.H. BRANCH, Mgr.’ FRANK LOUG! N, Prop. 3m “HICKORY INN,” HICKORY, N. C—AN ALL the-year-round resort; altitude 1,400 feet; rotel fireproof; lighted by’ gas and electricity; quail shooting; rates, $12.50 to $17.50 per | week. FRANK LOUGHRAN, Owner and Proprietor. a7-3m LADIES GOODS. MISS LAURA CAD LADIES’ HAIR DRESSING. Treatment of the scalp a specialty. \ Work done at residenc red. Braids refixed and bangs dressed. 1207 DW de31-Im PHILADELPHIA’S POLICE. Sensational Sintements Made During the Investigation. The testimony at yesterday’s session of the senate investigating committee in Phil- adelphia was of a decidedly sensational character; and, like Monday's, was directed against the police in Mayor Warwick’s ward—the fifteenth. A number of police- men and ex-policemen were examined, the latter having all been discharged since last August’s delegate election, when the ad- ministration opposed Senator Quay’s elec- tion as state chairman. The witnesses not only told of the active participation of the police of the ward in politics, but charged that Sergts. Green and McManus were partners during the latter part of 1992 in maintaining a house of ill-fame on Green street. Ex-Puliceman James W. Naylor gave this information, and said he was also a partner. He said the place broke up in about three months, and he and the ser- geants were compelled by the woman who conducted the place to pay her money, un- der threat of arrest. Charges were also made against House Sergeant William Francis, son of Lieut. Francis, of ‘ntoxication while on duty and bringing iiquor into the station house. The testimcny against the lieutenant was in the main bearing on his activity in the re- cent election, when he is alleged to have made an active personal canvass for the administration, and to have ordered the men under him to support the same pow- ers. Many of those who did not were soon discharged for most trivial reasons. It is being claimed by friends of the com- miitee that attempts are being made to in- timidate certain witnesses who are ex- Pected to testify. s Lawyer Pettit was in court, and had the notorious Julia Crow’s case postponed for one week. She is under indictment for keeping a disorderly house, and will give sensational evidence before the committee in relation to the second district. She claims she is now being intimidated by the police. Lawyer Pettit also endeavored to have ex-Policeman John Davis discharged from custody. Davis was arrested, charged with having sworn falsely before the com- mittee as to his being appointed without passing the civil service examination. Davis was held in $1,500 bail for court. ——_—-+e- The Coming Exhibition at Kiel. The international exhibition for naviga- tion and fisheries to be held at Kiel from May 13 to September 30, 1896, under the auspices of the German government, is be- ginning to attract attention in Washington. Within a few days an estimate for $20,000 will be submitted to Congress to enable the War Dzpartment to make a river and harbor exhibit similar to that displayed at Chicago and to enable the fish commis- sion to make an exhibit. In all likelihood the life saving service and the lighthouse beard, which on several occasions have taken the highest award at international exhibitions, will ask for appropriations to enable them to-make adequate displays. The time to which applications for space at the exhibition was to have been made expired on December 1, but the German government has consented to extend the time until February 1, so that Congress may make, if it sees fit, an appropriation for an exhibit that will be creditable to the country. The invitation of the German government is also extended to all private shipbuilding and shipowning concerns of the United States. The exhibition will be a most comprehensive display of all mat- ters relating to navigation at sea, in- cluding vessels of all descriptions, mechan- ical appliances belonging to ships of all kinds, sanitary materials and arrange- ments, marine engines, including instru- ments, models of harbors, wharves, etc., and vessels and apparatus pertaining to the fisheries, etc. —_—_-e-_____ Believed to Be Lost. The well-known British tank steamer Wildflower, Capt. Stonewell, which sailed from Philadelphia December 11 for Rouen, France, with 1,173,626 gallons of crude oil in bulk, valued at ,653, and manned by a crew of thirty men all told, is believed to have blown up.@r foundered at sea and all hands perished, no tidings having been re- ceived from the ship since she left the Del- aware breakwater. | NO OVERHEAD WIRES Columbia Heiglits Uitizens Resolved to Fight ‘Them. “rn CONTROVERSY: OER A PERMIT? An Electric Lighting Company Given a Pole* Privilege. A PROTEST ADOPTED At the regular monthly meeting of the Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association, held last evening at St. Stephen's Hall, 14th street and Kenesaw avenue, President M. A. Ballinger, presiding, the principal business transacted was the approval of the action of President Ballinger in filing a bill in equity against the District Com- missioners, to restrain them from allowing the Potomac Light and Power Company to construct an overhead system of electric wires in Columbia Heights. Mr. Ballinger’s Report. ‘The matter was brought to the attention of the association by the reading of the following report by President Ballinger: “Some months ago, under your direction, I sought to obtain electric lighting for Co- lumbia Heights, and in pursuance of this object I called upon Mr. A. A. Thomas, president of the United States Electric Lighting Company, and asked him to ex- tend his system to our section. In ac- cordance with this request, about the first of -last November, that company filed an application for an extension of its sys- tem by pole lines from the intersection of Connecticut and Florida avenues with Co- lumbia road, to the corner of 14th street, thence with 14th street to Florida avenue. The Engineer Commissioner objected to this and suggested that the underground system be used in our section of the city, from Florida avenue to Whitney avenue, on 14th street, and I was in hearty sympathy with this. The United States Electric Lighting Company agreed to this sugges- tion, and as I am credibly informed, has repeatedly requested the Engineer Com- missioner to grant a permit therefor; which permit has not yet been granted. I am als> informed that said comrany is ready and willing to extend its underground system into Columbia Heizhts whenever the hon- orable Commissioners will grant it per- mission to do so. “Since our last meeting, I learned from the newspapers that the honorable Com- missioners of the District had granted a permit to the Potomac Light and Power Ccmpany to extend an overhead system by poles end wires into our territory, enter- ing on Kenesav avenue on 14th, going east to Skerman avenue; thence with Sher- man avenue to Whitney avenue; thence with Whitney avenue to 7th street, and also from Kenesaw and Sherman avenues, with Sherman avenue to Irving street; thence with Irving stfeet to 7th street; thence with 7th etreet to Florida avenue. “I called a meeting of the executive com- mittee vf your association, and at their direction I addressed _a letter to the honor- able Commissioners of the District. Up to the present time I have received no reply thereto. That letter expresses the views of your executive committee as well as my own hearty concurrence therein. It is my opinion that Columbia Heights should have the best system obtainable; that this is the underground system, and that no efforts on our part should be spared to obtain that system, which is conceded by the Con- gress of the United States and by the hon- crable Commissioners of the District to be the safest, the best and the only system which will not mar the beauty of our sec- tion, and we should never willingly accept any cther while this is within our grasp. Believing this to be the views of this as- scciation and of the property holders with- in your Himits, I felt it my duty to do what I could to see to it that no overhead system of wires should be thrust upon you by the hencorable Commissioners of the District, and I ‘am glad to say that no pole has been set or wire strung within the Limits of your territory, nor will there be pele or wire strung along your streets, there to remain as a menace to life, and an eyesore as well, until your babes are grown gray-haired in their efforts to remove them, until the courts of last resort shall Bive this privilege. ‘I have no interests in any electric light- ing company. I have no feeling of good or ill-will toward eny one company more than unother. It is not proper for us to do battle for or against any. corporation or company seeking to come into our midst. Or. the contrary, we should welcome and ercourage all such as come to be our neighbors and friends; but I submit that they must not come as a menace to us, to detract from our God-given beauty, block- ing our sidewalks and streets with re- jected back numbers, when we can receive the highest and best grade of service known to Yankee ingenuity, that is hidden and out of sight, and only raises its head in order to.light our pathways. Having assumed to do this much in the interim between our last and this meeting, I beg now to submit the subject for your consideration, and ask your further direction in the prem!ses.”” Attached to the report were the letters from President Thomas of the United States Electric Light Company and of Mr. Ballinger to the District Commissioners. Approyed by the Association. The report was greeted with much ap- plause, and Mr. Patrick O’Ferrall submitted a resolution, declaring “that the action of the president of this association, with rela- tion to electric lighting system in Columbia Heights, as shown by his report, meets with the gratitude and hearty approval of this association. That the president and com- mittee on lighting, water and sewers are directed to wait upon the Commissioners of the District, and urge upon them the un- qualified opposition of this association to any system of overhead lighting while the underground can be obtained.” In supporting the resolution, Mr. O’Fer- rall said that there was something in the giving of the permit to the Potomac company which ought to be ventilated. There was, he said, a darkey in the wood pile somewhere, and he believed that if the recent records cf transfers of electric light stock were inquired into the colored in- dividual would be quickly discovered. But, he remarked, it was cowardly to speak in innuendo, and he sald that it seemed that as soon as District Commissioner Truesdell had transferred his stock in the Eckington company, permit to the Potomac company was granted. Mr. C. S. Bundy favored the resolution, remarking that it was quite evident that the Potomac company wag simply endeavor- Ing to foist upon Columbia Heights a public nuisance for its own gaia and convenience. “That is,” explained President Ballinger, “we will get the overheafl poles and wires, but no light.” “But, is there not‘a law which prohibits the Commissioners from; granting permits for the construction of the overhead sys- tem?” inquired Mr. Lasiet. “That depends,” replied President Bal- linger, “upon which company asks for the permit. There are laws,to prohibit steal- ing, but men will steal.” President Ballinger explained that there is now being prepared a bill prohibiting the construction of overhead electric systems within the District fire limits, and he felt confident that such a bill would be passed by Congress. The resolution of Mr. O’Ferrall was then unanimously ad»pted by a rising vote, after which Mr. Leo Simmons:introduced a reso- lution requesting Congress to provide that unless the necessary appropriations were made in the street extension cases within six months, the lands sought to be taken should thereupon revert to the respective owners. To carry out the proposed plan of Street extension, he believed, would cost the District about $17,000,000. “The resolution was referred to the committee on legislation, Mr. Simmons being added to that committee for the purpose. Before adjourning the following were elected to membership: Rudolph Gold- schmid, Max Luchs, John S. Swormstedt, Robert E. Bradley and Arthur Brentano, The Laws of Whist. All the laws of Whist, as revised and adopted at the Third American Whist Con- gress, are to be found in The Evening Star's New Almanac and Encyclopedia for 1896, and is but one feature of its thou- sands of facts, statistics, records, etc. 252. per copy. For sale at Evening Star ceffice and all news stands. Miller, and Misses Elinor Hough, Helen Lea and Virginia Hardy. The association ad- jJourned to Walnut Hill, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Gilpin, on the 29th in- stant. 8, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. SUBURBAN NEWS The republicans of the first district held an enthusiastic meeting last night at Doug- lass Hall, Hillsdale, for the purpose of ad- vancing the interests of Col. P. H. Carson as a delegate to the St. Louis convention. and it was under the auspices of the Car- son Republican Club that the assembly tcok Place. Addresses were made by Messrs. P. H. Lewis, Edward Oden, W. A. Perry, John A. Moss, F. D. Lee, E. B. Welborn and Col. Carson, and all, particularly the lat- ter, were received with much applause. Resolutions were adopted favoring the can- didacy of Col. Carson for the convention, and indorsing the appointment of Mr. M. M. Parker as one of the supervisors of the primary election. The following were ap- pointed as a committee to call on Mr. Parker and notify him of the action of the meeting: Messrs. Charles: W. Scott, Ernest Edelin, M. M. West, W. H. Matthews and A. C. Bryant. ——— HERNDON. Dr. Mason preached a very interesting and instructive New Year sermon in Con- gregational Church Sunday morning from the text, “For ye have not passed this way heretofore.” = Those citizens who have ice houses are taking advantage of the present freeze to fill them. Meetings are being held and will be con- tirued during this “week of prayer” in Congregational Church. Mr. Bradshaw is making preparations to build on the lot he purchased of Mr. Isaiah Bready near the Episcopal Church. Miss E. Browning Mason has returned to her work in Annapolis, Md. Miss Grace Stephenson has returned from her visit to New York. —_—__ KESINGTON,. The Home Missionary and Ladies’ Aid Societies of the St. Paul’s M. E. Church will hold their regular monthly meeting today from 11 till 4 at the home of Mrs. R. E. Constant. Important business will be brought up at the meeting. The Kensington Literary Society meets tonight at the Noyes library. Eugene Field, the children’s poet, will be the sub- ject of the program, and at roll call each member will answer to his or her name by giving a quotation from his works. The fol- lowing program will be rendered: A sketch of the life of Eugene Field, Mr. Charles P. Smith; readings, Mr. J. W. Townsend and Mrs. A. H. Kinnear; instrumental duet, Messrs. Ernest A. Zeigler and Newman G. Little; recitation, Mr. Alfred E. Ray; vocal duet, Miss Julia L. Langille and Miss Birdie Russell; recitation, Miss Margie Hart, and vocal solo, Mrs. J. D. Figgins. Mr. William D. Little and family of Washington have moved in Dr. John L. Lewis’ house on Fawcett avenue. The Home Missionary Society of the Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church will be entertained Friday next at a luncheon by Mrs. James T. Marshall of the “Manse.” At this meeting each member of the s0- clety will hand in a dollar for the mission- ary cause and tell in what manner it was earned. A society has been formed among the colored people living in the vicinity of Kensington called the “‘Schcol Club.” The object of the society is to raise funds to build a school house and church, some- where on Kensington Heights. Several committees have been at work for some time soliciting funds, and on Sunday. even- ing last a permanent organization was formed at the home of Alex. Datcher by the election of the following officers: Henry Frasier, president; Alex. Datcher, vice pre: ident; Mary Williams, secretary; Adelia Sampson, assistant secretary, and Reeves, treasurer. It is expected that work will begin on the building in the spring. Rev. James T. Marshall of the Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church preached his second sermon on the misunderatood texts of Scripture Sunday morning to a large congregation. — FALLS CHURCH. ‘The leap year ball given by Prof. Corn- ing at Odd Fellows’ Hall last week was largely attended, and was an enjoyable af- fair. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Capner, Mr. and Mrs.W. H. Now- lan, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, Misses Edith and Corinne De Putron, Minnie Reid, Ber- tha Capner, Maud Nowlan, Aida Boernstein, Mary and Susie Crossman, Edith Dixon, Pearl Heitmuller, Lizzie McGowan, Flor- ence Perrigo, Mrs. Dr. Thompson, Messrs. D. B. Patterson, Willis Dixon, Arthur and Webb Flagg, Eustace DePutron, Will Mel- ville, Cliff M. Laughlin, George Dowe, Percy Daniels, Charles Parker, Sigemund Boern- stein, G. C. Birch, J. E. Jacobs, Geo. Garrett, E. M. Talbott and Maurice DePutron. At a business meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society, held Saturday night, the ccemmittee on nomination of oificers reported the following, and they were clected for the ensuing six months: President, Mr. George W. Hawxhurst; vice president, Miss Maggie Nourse; secretary, Miss Edith: Merrifield; treasurer, Mr. Daniel Rollins; organist, Miss Tillie Rawlings; assistant organist, Miss Eva Birch; chairman of the prayer meeting committee, Mrs. H. F. Lowe; Sunday school committee, Miss Ida N. Ball; missionary committee, Mr. G. W. Hawxhurst; social, Mrs. Kate Wright; sunshine, Miss Maggie Nourse; music, Miss Edith Merrifield. Mr. H. F. Lowe was appointed chairman of the committee to arrange for Christian En- deavor day, February 2. A form of badge was adopted for the use of the members. Mr. George A. Brunner, deputy grand master, assisted by C. E. Mankin, as grand marshal; B. F. Johnson, as grand warden; J. H. Garretson, as grand secretary; J. M. Newlon, as grand permanent secretary; T. 8. Luckett, as grand treasurer, and H. L. Turner, as grand guardian, installed the officers of Falls Church Lodge of Odd Fel- lows last week, as follows: W. H. Veitch, noble grand; W. H. Nowlan, vice grand: R. W. Summers, secretary; Geo. W. Hawx_ hurst, permanent secretary; Thomas Hillier, chaplain; E. I. Crump, organist; C. F. New_ man, treasurer; C. E. Mankin,warden; Pcter Mabin, right supporter to noble grand; J. H. Garretson, left supporter to noble grand: James A. Poole, conductor; J. M. Newlon, right scene supporter; B. F. Johnson, left scene supporter; A. A. Soule, right supporter to vice grand; J. H. Wells, inside guardian; H. C. Ryer, left scene supporter; J. H. Brun- ner, past grand. The ceremony of installa- tion was beautifully rendered, and at its close Mr. Brunner, the installing officer, made an interesting address to the members. Mr. H. S. Jacobs, who died at the Colum- bian Hospital in Washington of cancer of the stomach, was buried Sunday in Oak- wood cemetery here. Mr. Jacobs was a brother of Constable A. R. Jacobs of this town. Mr. F. L. Lansburg has rented and moved in the house of Mrs. Forbes, on Washington street. Mrs. G. Irving Gilcreas of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Dr. Brock of Waltham, Mass., are visiting their cousin, Mr. G. A. L. Merri- field, and his sisters. Mr. A. M. Wilson, a former resident of the town, died recently at Lakeport, Cal. The week of prayer services commenced Sunday night at the Paptist Church, Rev. S. A. Ball, pastor of the M. . Church, preaching the commencement sermon. Mon- day night Rev. A. M. Cackley of the M. E. Church South preached; last night, Rev. J. T. Barber of the Baptist Church; tonight, Rev. J. H. Jenkins of the Congregational Church; Thursday night, Rev. John McGill of the Episcopal Church; Friday night, Rey. D. L. Rathbun of the Presbyterian Church. The meetings will be held each night in the Baptist Church. a SANDY SPRING. Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Stabler were host and hostess of the Home Interest Society at its January session. John Thomas presided, and Mrs. Alban G. Thomas served as secre- tary, the guests being Mrs. Robert M. Sta- bler, Mr. and Mrs. Tarlton B. Stabler, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Gilpin, and Misses Carrie Taylor, and Mary and Alice Stabler. Dr. Francis Thomas,who is always expected to give the Home Interest the benefit of his traveis, r2ad an interesting and amusing account of the haps and mishaps of the Sandy Spring party at the Atlanta exposi- tion. The next meeting will be at Sunny- side, with Mr. and Mrs. Asa M, Stabler. The Woman's Association was pleasantly entertained Thursday last by Miss Mary Colt of Wrenwood, who is comparatively a new member of this literary and domestic club, which has met regularly for about ferty years. Mrs. Edward C. Gilpin pre- ided, and the following were guests of the day: Mrs. George L. Stabler, Mrs. Robert H. The many rclatives and friends here of Mrs. Robert Marshall of Altoona, formerly Miss Martha E. Tyson, were greatly shocked ang distressed to learn of her sudden death Thursday last, leaving two little sons. The funeral took place in Baltimore, where her Parents are interred, Thursday, ard it was attended by friends from near and far, who deplore the decease of a young wife and mother, so justly beloved and respected. Mrs, Joseph T. Moore has gone to New -York, and she will probably remain there until April. Warwick P. Miller and Miss Janet Miller are in Philadelphia, Mrs. Wm. W. Moore in Suffolk, Va., and Mrs. John C. Bentley in New York. Other absentees for a skort time have been Mrs. John Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Moore, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Kirk, jr., Mrs. Walter H. Brooke and. Miss Ellen Farquhar, in Balti. more, and Edward Iddings, in Philadelphia. Visitors have been Mr. Henry W. Mur- ray of Anne Arundel, Robert B. Dixon of Baltimore, Charles Emack of Prince George, Mr. E. L. Tschiffely of Hunting Hill, Mr. Harry Davis of Washington, and Miss Car- rie Taylor of Loudoun county, Va. Miss Eliza B. Russell of Frederick county expects to spend the winter here with her cousin,~Mrs. Francis Snowden. At the January meeting of the directors of the Montgomery Mutual Fire Insurance Company, on the 4th instant, all were pres- ent except Isaac Hartshorne, Jos. T. Moore and Nathan H. Baile, the former being in Texas, and the other two detained by duties elsewhere. At the annual meeting of the insurance company, held January 6, Charles F. Brooke presided, and J. Janney Shoe- maker was secretary. James P. Stabler, Clinton Dorsey and Charles E. Emack were appointed tellers. Owing to the fact that nearly 1,000 proxies were offered, the meet- ing, convened at 10 a.m., did not declare the result of the election until! about 11 p.m., when the’names of the directors for the en- suing year were announced, as follows: Isaac Hartshorne, Charies G. Porter, Henry C. Hallowell, Charles Avert, W. B. Chi- chester, Joseph T. Moore, Henry H. Mur- ray, Robert B. Dixon, Edward P. Thomas, E. L. Tsthiffely, Capt. John MacDonald, Nathan H. Baile and Col. G. W. Dorsey. The merry leap year dance at Olney Grange Hall was thoroughly enjoyed by the seventy-five participants thereof. Some witty rules and regulations on the reverse of the programs were supposed to be writ- ten by the editor of the now defunct “Anonymous News,” Mr. John E. Mun- cester. The young women were enjoined trom smoking in the corridors and from exhibiting undue zeal in serving refresh- ments to favorite partners, and the wall- Rowe were advised to look happy, if pos- sible. ——.__. HYATTSVILLE. The Tucsday Club held its first meeting since the Christmas holidays last evening at the residence of Mr. ani Mrs. Fenwick, on Maryland averue. Shakespeare's play of Henry V was the topic for discussion. Quotations from the play were given at the call of the roll. The following interesting piogram was prerented: Solo and chorus, Miss Cox and Glee Club; essay on Henry V, by Mr. I. B. Owens, read by Dr. J. R. Owens; sclo, “He Was a Prince,” Miss Ccx; essay on “Shakespeare's Heroes,” Mr. McDevitt; readings from Henry V, by Mrs. R. G. Whiting and W. F. Drown; tableaux in four parts, representing th> “Proposal,” “Acceptance,” and “Betrothal Kiss” of Henry V, and the “Blessing of Isabella”—Henry V, Mr. W. F. Drown; Katherine, Miss Mae Tricou; Isabella, Mrs. R. E. White; solo, “Sweethearts Again,” Miss Cox; recitation, “Jamie,” Mrs. 8. F. Holden. - Golden Rule Lodge, No. 45, I. O. M., met last Monday night at Mechanics’ Hall, and installed the following newly elected offi- cers: Lewis G. Rocker, senior maste: John A. Johnson, jr., worthy master; Geo. Deakens, junior master; W. W. Maloney, recording eecretary; J. W. Lynch, financial secretary; R. F. Anderson, treasurer; W. Brooke Hunter, chaplain; Robert L. Payne, ccnductor; Carl Habercomb, R. G. W. M.; L. G. W. M.; Ernest House- man, R. G. J. M.; J. H. Milbourn, L. G. W. M. Mr. J. W. Lynch was elected repre- sentative to the Grand Lodge, and Messrs. J. 8. Brookbank and J. A. were re- appointed as inside and outside sentinels, respectively. The board of town commissioners met last night at the office of Justice Carr, with John E. Latimer in the chair and W. M. Lewin, clerk. Mr. W. H. Richardson, the town treasurer, reported that he had ccmmunicated with the clerk to the board of county commissioners in regard to the payment of the special improvement tax Icvied against the county for street im- provements in front of the Hyattsville pub- lic school, and was informed by the clerk that Mr. Stanley, the attorney to the ‘d, had decided that the town commis- sicrers of Hyattsville had no right to levy @ specixul improvement tax against public school property. The matter was referred to a committee, consisting of Messrs. John E. Latimer and W. M. Lewin, to inquire fi-to the legality of the claim and report at the next meeting. The cold weather has afforded an excel- lent opportunity for skating, there being a thick coat of ice on the Eastern branch. The young pecple have been enjoying this sport for the past few days, and merry parties of ladies and gentlemen have been gliding over the ice at night by the light of lanterns. Mr. D. E. Graves, while skating on the Eastern branch back of the railroad bridge last Monday, met with a severe fall, which dislocated His hip. A -young man from Washington broke through the ice last right, and had to be taken to the Pan- Electric Houge to be thawed out. ee FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. A corps of engineers employed by the Wast ington, St. Louis and Cincinnati Rail- read Company have been through the vil- lage surveying the line of ‘heir road. Charles Hunter, colored, was before Jus- tice Taylor, charged with unlawfully beat- irg his daughter, Lilly Hunter, a girl atcut eighteen years old. He was released upon givirg bonds to keep the peace. Messrs. Jack and Charles Langster cf Lerten, Va., who have been visiting Mr. Rcbert Wiley and family, returned home Sunday. Miss Marcia Wiley left Monday to attend the Normal Academy at Reliance, Va. Miss Lula Danahower and her sister-in- law, Mrs. John Dananhower of Washing- ton, spent Sunday with Mrs. M. E. Troth: Mr. Jacob De Putron of Fall Church, Va., was in the village Monday. Mr. A. C. Bleight has sold his farm, con- taining 103 acres, rear here, to Mr. Robert Lee for $1,500. Rev. S. V. Hildebrand preached his New Year sermon Sunday; subject, “A Revie of the Mercies of God for the Past Year. At the regular meeting of the Good Templars interesting original papers were read by Mr. George W. Gaines and Miss Wenna Marks upon the subject: “At What Period cf One’s Existence Does He Enjoy Life Most?” ——__ TAKOMA PARK. Mr. Summy has sufficiently recovered from @ severe attack of illness (lumbago and sci- atica combined) to resume his official duties. Miss Summy is slowly convalescing from a long illness, the result of a fall upon the ice, which has prostrated her for several weeks. Mr. J. Ordway Gilbert has returned to Pittsburg from a visit which included New Year with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gilbert of North Takoma. Mr. Irman Poler of Brooklyn, N. Y., spent the holidays with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.-J. 8. Poler of Holly avenue." « Miss Bessie Ford returned to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ford, for the holidays and will not resume her studies at Clifton Forge Seminary owing to the condition of her health. Mr. and Mrs. Summerfield Tilghman of Centerville, Md., who were married on the lith ultimo, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. R. Holt. Miss Carpenter has returned to her home in Weshington from a visit of a month with Maj. and Mrs. Dan. O'Driscoll. Mr. and Mrs. Cassell Severance were guests recently of the parents of the former, Mr. and Mrs. J. Vance Lewis of Maple ave- nue. The T. L. P. C. will hold its next meeting at the home of Miss Sleeper, corner Blair and Carroll avenues, on the 17th instant, at 7:30 p.m. The Takoma Assembly have issued invi- tations for a dance, in Waters’ Hall, Friday night. Admission cards. must be presented at the door. Miss Bennett has returned from a visit of three months with relatives in Bellefonte, Pa. Mrs. Wm. Alvey, with her children, has gone to Baltimore for a month's visit with ' | the parents of the former, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Startzman of Madison avenue. Miss Maud Startzman did not accompany her sister, but is paying a long promised visit to the Misses Stone of Brizhtwood, Mrs. Dr. Summy of Vienna is visiting Ta- koma relatives, irs. Jno. F. Swormstedt left Thursday for a visit with Baltimore relatives. . Rev. and Mrs. Fred D. Power, Mrs. A. E. Hillman, Miss Rhinehard, Miss Mary Mac- Leod, Miss Mabel Stier and Miss Donohue of Baltimore were among recent visitors to Takoma friends. A large and enthusiastic meeting of the Young pecperte Scclety of Christian En- leavor was held Sunday night, with Mrs. Bertha Burch as leader. “Pr Use It; How to Enjoy It,” formed the topic, those participating being Mrs. Jimerson, Misses Irene Steers, M. Dyre, F. Smith, L. Skinner, Mooers, M. Bailey, E. Dyre, K. Adams, N. Whitmer, Mrs. Burrell, Messrs. T. Bailey, F. Skinner, A. Adams, Rillingsly and Rev. Jno. Van Ness. -A business meet- ing was announced for Wednesday night after prayer meeting. Miss Louise Gove of California is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dyar of Holly avenue. Meetings will be held in the Presbyterian Church every nignt during the week, to be led by prominent Washington clergymen. The Misses Seasholes of Louisville, K: are guests of their sister, Mrs. Henry Cady, of Chestnut avenue. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presby- terian Church held its monthly meeting at the residence of its president, Mrs. C. M. Heaton, Thursday last, with a good at- tendance. “Prayer; How to ——>_—__ GAITHERSBURG. Forest Oak Ledge, Knights of Pythias, installed <he following officers for the en- suing term at their meeting Monday even- ing: Master of work, C. H. Walker; chan- cellor commander, J. 8. Crawford; vice chancellor, Carson Ward; keeper of records and seals, E. L. Amiss; master of finance, J. T. English; master of exchequer, D. G. Carlisle; prelate, L. Buxton; inside guard, M. Whalen; outside guard, H. Day. E. L. Amiss was elected delegate to the Grand Lodge, which meets in Baltimore in Feb- ruary. This lodge is progressing, is in gcod working order, and conferred the first degree on one candidate at their last meet- ing. Monday evening the Epworth League of Epworth M. E. Church held its monthly business and social meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Kingsley, with thirty members present. Several new members were admitted. The newly elested officers for the ensuing year assumed their duties. D. F. Virts, first vice president, appointed 8s committee on spiritual work Miss Bessie Kingsley, Mr. J. S. Crawford, Mamie Phe- bus; Miss Helen R. Crawf second vice president; named as members of the mercy and help department J. L. Burns, Mrs. Alice Plummer ‘and C. W. Crawford: Miss E. Jennie Waters, third vice president, will have Mrs. E. D. Kingsley, Professor V. D. Watkins and Miss Nettie English to as- sist her with the literary work; the fourth vice president, Miss Hattie Thomas, select- ed Misses Clara Phebus and H. R. Craw- ford and Mr. Morris Crawford as her as- sistants in the social department; Secretary Carrie Crawford, Messrs. E. D. Kingsley and H. J. Sterick and Miss Florence Wa- ters will conduct the correspondence. A: terward the usual literary exercises were conducted by that department. Miss Thom- as then took charge and refreshed all pres- ent. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Talbot, Monday even- ing, gave a masqverade carnival at Noyes’ lake, where the skating is particularly fine. Many of the townspeople, rsinforced by large delegations from Rockville and near- by points, participated. All the skaters were disguised and attractively costumed, taking off “Uncle ”” “Goddess of Lib- erty,” “Red Riding food,” “Pickwick,” “The New Woman,” and other interesting characters of the day. La Gascogne Lodge of Good Templars has extended an invitation to District No. 1, to hold its next session with it Saturday, February 15, which has been ————_ LAUREL. The store of Mr. William Hughes at Sav- age was robbed a few nights since between 12 and 8 o'clock in the morning. Goods to the amount of $25 were stolen. The thieves are still at large. Mr. Edward Harrison, while confined in the city look-up im the city hall for dis- orderly conduct and drunkenness, endeavor- ed to fire the building. He was in the act of setting fire to some paper and the upon which he had been resting when rae iff Robey appeared with his breakfast. The officer prevented Harrison from carrying out his purpose of destroying the building and himself also. The prisoner hax been removed to the house of correction at Siew Party was given Monday night by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Claggett, at Hieh Ridge, in honor of Miss Alberta Claggett, whose birthday was celebrated. Among those tae, were Misses Ardella and Lucy lish, Alice and Susie Barton, Ida Hard- ing, Clara Merson, Hannah and Elia King, Resie Leatherwood, Mrs. Dickerson, M Biggs, and Messrs. Ar- thur Justice, Ray Martin, Fred. Phels, Wm. Bounds, Edward Penn, Ivy Leatherwood, Howard Butler and Louis Burton. Mr. Percy Archer of Washington spent oad tend as ~ Suest of the Misses ‘offin, dai rs of Congressman fin at Muirkirk. ase Ice is being cut here on the ponds. The ice measures four inches in thickness, and is pronounced of good quality. ——>— BROOKLAND. Mr. Jas. Brown of Newport News was the recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Johnston. Mrs. P. H. Johnston, widow of P. H. Joknston, returned to Brookland yes- terday from Philadelphia, where she has been staying since the burial of her hus- band. The installation of officers of Brookland Ledge, No. 25, I. O. O. F., took place Mon- day evening by Pest Grand Milan. There were addresses by Past Grand Master John H. Wood and Messrs. R. E. L. Thompson and Wm. Quinn, and several vocal selec- ticns by Mr. Cathel of Metropolis Lodge. The officers installed are as follows: Noble grand, R. E. L. Thompson; vice grand, Wm. Quinn; secretary, E. E. Cissel; treas- urer, Eli Hatcher; warder, H. E. Burgess; conductor, Dr. J. B. Williams; inside guar- dian, Geo. B. Johnston; R. S. N. G., W. P. Armstrong; R. 8. S., Geo. W. Rhine, and sitting past grand, J. L, Whiteside, Mr. John O'Brien has returned from Wheeling, W. Va., where he spent the hol- idays. All the students have returned to their studies at the Catholic University from their holiday visits to their respective homes. The addition on the school building is progressing finely. During the recent hol- idays much work, was done, so that the roof is nearly ready for the slating. ————_ CANADA’S SPLIT CABINET. E Premier is Incompeten In the Canadian house of commons yes- terday afternoon G. E. Foster, lately minis- ter of finance, made @ statement in refer- ence to the causes which had actuated him- self and six colleagues in resigning their position as cabinet members. The sole reason given was that the seceding minis- ters had no confidence in Sir Mackenzie Bowell’s leadership. They contended, said Mr. Foster, that Sir Mackenzie Bowell was incompetent to lead the government. Mr. Foster stated that the question of granting remedial legislation to re-establish separ- ate schools in Manitoba had nothing to do with the resignations. Sir Bowell made a statement in the sen- ate last night to the effect that he would go on with remedial legisiation. He stig- matized the action of the seven ministers. who seceded as unfair, undignified and un- called for. It is not thought probable that Sir Macken- zie’s government will be able to carry on remedial legislation. —— eee Mayor Pingree Sui ined. Mayor Pingree of Detroit last night sent to the city council his veto of the ordinance by which the franchises of the Citizens’ Street Railway Company were to have been extended to thirty years, with eight for a quarter tickets and five cents for transfers. The veto was sustained by a vote of 25 to 6, although the ordinance had passed by 1! affirmative votes last week. The company’ present franchises, which are good for about fourteen years, permit the charging of five- cent fares, but eight for a quarter tickets are being sold as an experiment, in view of the new Detroit railway’s competition at the same price.