Evening Star Newspaper, January 14, 1896, Page 16

16 = THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1896—-SIXTEEN -PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. | AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Vatayeite Square Dpera House.—Minnie r in “The School Girl.” Allen’s Grand Opera House.—Mr. Henry q and Ellen Terry in “Journeys End in Lovers Meeting” and “The Lyons Mail.” New National Theaier.—“The Shop Gi Academy of Music.—William Barry in “A Rising Generation.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Isham’s Oc- tereons. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Penn- sylvania avenue.—Exhibition of the Graph- ephone and Kinetcscope. i Cenyention Hall, 5th and L streets north- } west.—Ice Palace. Wesley Chapel, 5th and F streets north- west.—Lecture by Mr. Leon H. Vincent on} Hawthorne. a EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, | Marshall Hall, Glymount and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Stecmer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Celonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monree at 7 p.m. HANDSOMEST STOVE YOU CAN BUY ts a Baprler’s Oil Heater. Artistically con- structed. Beautifully finished. Free from dust and odor. Absolutely safe. $4.50 up. CHAS. T. CARTER & CO., 606 Pa. ave. Human Artificial Eyes; Hempler’s,6th & av. ge DON'T WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW. Drop us a postal tonight—about having the } rooms papered. $2 up. NOLTE, 81) 9th st. CITY AND DISTRICT ————— Veterinary Surgeon: Association. A special and general mceting was called_ by the members of the District of Colum- Dia’ Veterinary Medical Association Fri- day evening last at the banquet room, Wil- lard’s Hotel. The cbject of the meeting Was to discuss the bill now before Congress for the regulation of vetevinary medicine and surgery in the District of Columbia, and also to enroll such graduates of the Profession who were entitled and desirous of becoming members of the association. Many veterinarians responded to the call. Dr. C. B. Robinson presided; Dr. Ford, vice president; Dr. Acheson, secretary. Dr. C. B. Robinson made very clear the advantages which could be gained by a thoroughly harmonious spirit amongst the members, and pointed out the great need of some form of legislative protection for the public against incompetency in veteri- nary practice. Dr. J. H. Adamson read a paper on “Organization,” and received a vote of thanks for its efficiency. Dr. D. Buckingham also read an able paper on “Reports of Cases,” which created a pleas- and discussion. Among those present were Drs. C. B. Robinson, Ford, Acheson, Bucx- ingham, Adamson, J. D. Robinson, Pointon, Bushman, Miller, Showalter, Grenfeld, Tur- ner, Barton, Diedrich and Rome. ee The Harvard Club nquet. The dinner committee of the Washington Harvard Club, consisting of Messrs. Pick- ering Dodge, Chas. C. Binney and Dr. Frank T. Howe, held a meeting Saturday afternoon to perfect arrangements for the annual banquet of the club, which will take place at the Shoreham February 5. It is definitely stated that President Eliot will be present on the occasion, and efforts are being made to have all the Harvard men in the city meet him. It is expected that there will be several invited guests, among whom will be President Gilman of Johns Hopkins University, ex-President White of Cornell, Postmaster General Wil- son, who is himself an educator, and the President of the Harvard Club of Balti- more, ee The Military Cyclists. A committee, composed of Lieut. F. P. Libbey, chairman; Capt. Wiggin and Messrs. R. H. Atkinson, George Frech, W. E. Sorrells and F. Carroll Mattingly, is making rapid arrangements for the dance to be given January 20 at the Rifles’ Ar- mory by the military cyclists. Nothing is being left undone that will add to the | plecsure and enjoyment of the friends of | the cyclists. This dance is anticipated to be one of the finest of the season. This en- ergetic company is making plans for a new athictic association in conjur€tion with th Corcoran Cadets. Gen. Ordway has given his approval his. At a recent meeting of those in favor of the movement both companies were weil re nted, and the Matter thoroughly dis E ed. os . Accident to a Wheelman. Robert A. W. McKeldin, a medical stu- dent of Columbian College, in returning home on his wheel Saturday evening, was knocked down and painfully injured by a eable car of the Columbia road on H street near 6th northeast. He was picked up and earried into Welis’ drug store, where his wounds were dressed, after which he was sent to his home, 1242 Maryland avenue, in a cab. Mr. McKeldin is much better, and will resume his studies in a day or two. SS Sere Lively Runaway. Two buggies were demolished yesterday sfternoon as the result of collision with a Pair of runaway horses belonging to the Belt Line railway. The animals became frightened at 4th and © streets and then dashed up 4th street to Florida avenue and against a vehicle belonging to H. Ripley of 547 Florida avenue. At 13th and T streets a buggy driven by Robert Savoy was struck. The runaway horses were finally stopped near Dupont circle. ——__ Officers Installed. Officers have been installed as follows In the organizations named: Ladies’ Aid, No. 7, to Alger Camp—President, Mrs. Cornelia Wilkinson; vice president, Mrs. Middleton; treasurer, Mrs. C. E. Butches; trustees, Jessie Turner and Jenesha Tilghman; guide, Lillian Cole; inside guide, Miss Smith; chap- lain, Miss Scott; advisory board, W. M. Orme, David Turner and Mr. Scott. Eliza- beth Davis, past division president of the Ladies’ Aid Society of Sons of Veterans, acted as installing officer. ©. P. Morton Corps, No. 1—President, Miss Harriet Saunders; senior vice president, Mrs. Nellie E. Morgan; junior vice presi- dent, Mrs. Mary E. Griffin; treasurer, Mrs. Julia Mason Layton; chaplain, Mrs R. Goodwin; conducter, Miss Lillian ton; guard, Mrs. Alice M. Chase; secretary, Miss Anna 8. Bailey; istant conductor, Miss Hattie Piper; assistant guard, Miss Rebekah Tompkins. ———— Wimodaughsis Lectures. The Wimodaughsis has arranged to hold @ reception January 22 at the headquarters, 1328 I street northwest, in honor of Rev. Anna H. Shaw and Miss Emily Howland. A series of lectures will be given by the tion, beginning Janua & Gen. William Birne ur A. Birney and C' patel nen Small Fires. A slight fire occurred late yesterday after- Peon in the ceilar of the jewelry establish- ment of Julius Albers, 1403 14th street north- west. The flames were extinguished withou: | the fire department going into service. A large crowd was at ed by a burning load of hay yesterday afternoon at 7th street Grant avenue, which, it. is and thought, was ignited by small colored echil- dren. The w2gon and its contents were the property of James Cashell of Rockville, 3 SS Permission to Sue. A petition has heen filed fn the Probate Court by Horace D. Goodale, executor of the estate of Dennis C. Goodale, praying for per- mission to sue the Washington Beneficial | Endowment Asscclation on two policies of $2,000 and $1,000, respectively. ee Diamonds, &e., at Auction. A chance for you to buy diamonds, watches and jewelry at auction. J. Karr's stock, ‘H5 Pa. ave. Sale 3 times dally.— Advertisement. — Constable's Sate. Entire stock of Jewelry, bronzes, mantel clocks, ornaments and silver ware of the Voigt Manf. (o., 713 7th street northwest. Bales daily at 10 am., 3 and 7:30 p.m. in lots to suit private buyers.—Adyt. V ONE MORE TRAGEDY An Addition to the Grade Crossing Death List. Death Traps Claim Arother Victim— Ninth Street and Maryland Avenue the Scene. When Congress abolishes the grade crossings of the steam railroads in this city the citizens will no longer witness such scenes as the one at 9th street and Mary- | land avenue southwest about 6:30 o'clock last evening, when the Alexandria local train struck a horse and wagon. There are gates at this crcssing, but they were not lowered in time, and the result was that the driver of the animal, Oscar Gra- ham, was killed. Witnesses to the tragedy differ as to the exact manner in which it happened, but all agree that if there had been no grade crossing there would not have been one more death to add to the Jong list of victims who have gone before this one. Some of the other victims met their fate at this particular crossing, which is only one of the scores of similar places on the lines of the two steam railroads. Oscar Graham, the victim, was employed as the driver of one of the wagons belong- ing to N. T. Redman’s grocery store, No. 944 Louisiana avenue, and was driving south along 9th street at the time of the accident. It is said that the animal was blind, and not being able to see, had to depend upon the driver for safe guidance about the dangerous places. At the Gates. The Alexandria local train coming this way had crossed the Long bridge, and in order to reach the top of the grade the en- gineer had, as usual, made the extra effort required, and had shut off part of the steam before the 9th street crossing was reached, so that. the train was not going at a fast rate of speed when the accident happened. Gateman Parris, it appears, was in his little watch house looking after the fire, and had intrusted his gates to the care of Dennis Kane, the switch tender at Sth street. Kane claims that the colored man drove beneath the gates as they were being lowered, while, on the other hand, it Is said that no attempt was made to lower them until it was teo late. This important part of the affair will be settled by the coroner's jury. The Tragedy. The wagon was directly in front of dhe moving train when the collision occurted, and it is said that the calored man, seeing his danger, made an effort to urge his horse to move faster, and it was at this time that the heavy engine struck the team. The har- ness was torn from the animal and the wagon was demolished. Engineer Mattingly | brought the train to a standstill in a short time, bit not before the driver and mass of broken iron and timber had been dragged some distance. Graham had received scvere injury to the head and his right arm was broken. Policeman Bruce of the fourth precinct was on hand soon after the accident oc- curred, and when he called the ambuiance the injured man was removed to the Emer- gency Hospital, where he died in a few min- utes. * Graham, who was more tnan forty years old, lived with his wife on Fenton street. The dead body of the victim was removed to the hospital morgue and the coroner not. fied. An inqvest will be held at the fourth precinct station in South Washington at 1L e’clock tomorrow morning. This delay in holding the inquest was nécessitated by tne inability to get the witnesses together today. paneba eis Railroad to Benning. To the Editor of The Evening Star: As you have always been foremost in championing the interests of the people, I am confid=nt that you will give a place in your valuable paper to advocate the move- ment to extend the Columbia railroad out Benning road to Central avenue? ‘There are now betwen fifteen hundred and two thousand inaabitants in and around Benning, by waom a ‘rapid, transit road would be well patronized, beside a large number who own property ther, and would be glad to occupy it if there were proper facilities for reaching the city. ; Many others would be attracted to these beautiful and Fealthful suburbs. This whole lecality is one of great nat- ural beauty and entirely healthy, and sure- deserves to be brougat Into closer con- tion with th sn terminus of che ple all the way out Benning a_continusis‘chain of dwell- erly road, the River road, from the north a 8 3, Central avenue and the upper portioa ef Benning road would 2il be feeders to this road, .w! 5 together with the travel to the new Wood- lawn cemetery, and the settlements of Ben- ring, Lincolnville, Burrville, Deanwood, East Deanwecd, Deanwood Heights, Ken‘l- worth and “the regions beyond,” would maké a traveling public of no mean num- bers that deserve to have their need for close and ranid connection with the busi- ress prt of the city taken into considera- tion. PUBLIC INTEREST. ee Kuights of Pythias. The officers of Webster Lodge, No. 7, Knights of Pythias, were installed last weck by Deputy Grand Chancellor Crupper, as- sisted by P. G. C. Goodhart and P. G. C. J. T. Moling and P. C. R. T. Whiting, as follews: C. C., Wm. H. Walker; V. C., Jas. D. Rollins; prelate, H. M. Locke (re-elected); M. of W., M. A. Leese; K. of R. and S., Rich. Roman; M. of . D. Thomson (re-elect- ed); M. of E., Wm. E. Humphrey (re-elected for the past twenty years); M. at A., Jas. M. Ciark; I. G., Thos. Curtain; O. G., John Olden; trustees, Rich. Goodhart, P. G. C.; Wm. E. Humphrey, P. C.; B. D. Thomson, P. C. Representatives, P. G. Rich. Good- hart, P. C. H. M. Locke, P. C. R. T. Whiting, P. C. J. W. Haislip, P. C. Wm. E Humphrey. Representative to board of relief, Wm. E. Humphrey. road there ings; then the —— Capital Commandery Installation. The officers of Capital Commandery, United Order of the Golden Cross, were in- stalled at its last meeting by Deputy Grand Commander T. C. Spurgeon, assisted by Past Grand Commander John N. Ehle and Grand Herald C. G. Harrison, as follows: Noble commander, Miss Willie May Kil- gore; vice noble commander, Mrs. ele y i. Peabody; keeper of records, Frank E. fewton; financial keeper of records, Mrs. Mellie M. Holton; treasurer, F. U. Worley; warder inner gate, Jas. F. Kilgore; -warder outer gate, Samuel N. Hilton. The worthy herald, T. ©. Spurgeon, was installed by Grand Commander Hallam. The death of Knight John G. Burkhardt was announced. The noble commander appointed the com- mittees as follows: On finance, Spurgeon, O. B. Hallam and Jas. gore; on good of the order, Mrs. Mary Peabedy, Miss Mary L. gore and Miss Mellie M. Holten. Under the good of the order interesting remarks were made by Grand Commander Hallam, Past Grand Commandey Ehle, Grand Keeper of Records Graham, Grand Heraid Marguerite McCutchen, Peabody, Saml. N. Hilton and others. They Are Not Candidates. Mr. William Eleroy Curtis, in speaking to reporter of The Star regarding the Ss Mame as a candidate for the office of secretary of the Venezuelan com- cn, stated emphatically that he has Lot been and would aot be a candidate for the position. “I understand,” he said, “that my name has been considered for that viace, and that kind friends have taken the trouble to recommend me, but my contract with the Chicago Record will not permit me to accept the appointment.” Ex-Minister Scruggs, whose name has been printed, is not a candidate in any sense. Mr. Scruggs, who formerly rep- resented the United States in Venezuela, has no desire for the appointment, and his business connections are such that he would be unable to accept the position should it be tendered hi Child Burned. Mary Hayden, six years old, daughter of P. F. Hayden of No. 608 K street north- east, accidentally set fire to her clothes yesterday while playing about the latrobe. Her parents in attempting to extinguish the flames burned their hands badly. The child wes sever2ly burned. Dr. Nevitt rendered medical atd. AMUSEMENTS. Allen's Grand Opera House.—Whatever differences of opinion may exist as to the position of Mr. Henry Irving as an actor, there can be no doubt that he is a master of stage craft. All bis productions are given with a wealth of detail as to scenery, costume, appointmenis and accessories that make a perfect picture, and command the highest admiration from the audience. In fact, it is the completeness of their pre- sentation that forms the chief charm of all of Mr. Irving’s plays. His principal asso- ciate, Miss Ellen Terry, is infinitely more artistic and more natural than Mr. Irving, and, for that matter, others of his com- pany are more attractive in their elocution and methods than he. But Mr., Irving, whatever may be his faults as an actor, has the artistic sense developed in the highest degree, and his producttons are all as per- fect as careful attention, long experience and almost reckless expenditure under his keen and intelligent supervision can make them. “The Merchant of Venice,” with which Mr. Irving opened his present en- agement at Allen’s Grand Opera House last night, has been seen here under his auspices before, and so those who have been regular attendants upon the perform- ances which he has given in this city were fully prepared for the sumptuous manner in which the piece was mounted. The at- mosphere of Venice was about every scene, Save when Portia was found in her own home, and then it changed to Padua. ‘The exterior of the Jew’s home, as an ex- ample, with the canal in the background, on which were constantly passing and re- passing gondolas. filled with gay parties; the troops of: maskers running in, climbing steps and crossing the bridge, and the glinting lanterrs which they carried, all combined to make ene imagine he was in Venice, and that the elopement of Jessica and Lorenzo was an actual fact. The pe- culiarities of Mr. Irving, both as to his elocution and “his acting, have been fre- quently referred to, and it need only be said that they ere perhaps less objection- able in Shylock than in any of his im- personations, uyless, possibly, Louis XI. He portrays the Jew as a tottering old man, physically a wreck, but with a hatred of the Christian that is religious, and a greed for gold that is a passion only less strong than his hate. His reading of the strong and forceful lines is marred by his imperfect elocution, and his tricks of speech seem now to be.more accentuated than ever, so that unless one knows the text he will fail to appreciate many of the effective speeches cf the Jew. Mr. Irving's strongest scenes were those with Antonio | and at the trial. In the scene with Tubal he failed to give the contrast between his joy at hearing of Antonio's misfortunes hnd his despair at the prodigality of his daughter with sharpness, that was so per- fect in the late Edwin Booth’s perform- ane or that is noticeable in the work of eene now. Still much can be for- Mr. Irving for the benefit he has been to the English speaking stage in the elaboration of its resources and_possibil- ities in the matter of properly and artistic- ally placing a play before the public. Miss Terry’s Portia is as thoroughly wo- manly and natural a piece of work as is Mr. Irving’ ctificial. In this version of the play Portia is given much more scope than is usual, and Miss Terry improves every op- portunity afforded her. Unfortunate}; is no longer young, and can hardly physically the ideal woman that peare drew, but she is so graceful natural in manner that she wins the pathy of her audience at once. Her reading is not elocutionary, but conversational, and so her speech at the trial was perhaps not so impressive as one would expect from a learned young doctor of the law, but it was intelligently given. In the ket scenes she makes it manifest that she know: herein her picture is deposited, and ho: ear that the Prince of Morecco may selec the right one and her relief of mind when he choses the gelden one are del'cately_por- trayed. The same feelings of fear, doubt and joy were emphasized when Bassanio takes the leaden casket and thus wins her for kis wife. The supporting company were all good. Mr. Cooper made a manly and earnest Bas- nio, Mr. Howe-a dignified Duke, Mr. Val- ntine an effective Launcelot; Gobbo and the others were all efficient, save the young woman who played Jessica, who was at- flieted with a bad lisp. The audience was not so large as it might ave been, but it contained many distin- guished persons and all were friendly dis- posed. The applause was Mberal, and at tke close of the fourth act Mr. Irving was compelled to make a speech, in which he gracefully acknowledged the hi sured the au nee that it was heartily ap- preciated. understood that the prac- of m: those s stand up during ‘ormance docs not prey. ing’s engagement. Seats in Bt demay be a double bill, Meeting” and eceupied. “Journeys Erd in Lovers “The Lyons Mail.” La Fayette Square Opera House. Minnie “Little sn’t grown any larger. , any older in the five years of hi ice, and she was quite as eute and frolicsome at the La Fayette Square Opera House last night as she ever was, and she had a fine audience to wel- new play, which has been a cs School Girl,” with George Manchester, and 't Maurice, and it is not above the average of that class of work, though Miss Palmer and her people make it very lively. It is the story of a ky young school girl, Louisa Allason, “Little Miss Loo,’ who gets into all sorts of inno- cent scrapes, is a general tease and romp, is in love with a young fellow, and finally breaks all records by appearing as a French marquis to deceive her mother. Having done that, she rushes away to her room and comes back in a beautiful even- ing toilet, but forgets to remove the mar- quis mustache, and the whole scheme is be- trayed, but the end is felicitous. Miss Pal- mer is, as always, a cheerful little body, j and sparkles throughout the play in her Palmeresque way. Her sweetheart (Mr. W. E. Wilson) gives a good imitation of a Frenchman; her mother (Miss Dickerson} acis -better than she sings; Mr. Gill is an able professor; Richard O'Gorman takes naturally to Timothy O’Flannigan, and everybody else, and some of the young wo- men are decidedly good looking, do all there is to be done. The songs in the main were well received; that is to say, they were well done, the Bubble song getting several recalls. There is a stageful of peo- ple nearly all the time, and what the play lacks in dramatic or literary excellence is largely made up in mise en scene, so to speak. The New National Theate1 ‘he Shop Girl’ was performed at tho National The- ater last night to an appreciative audience. The story is flimsy to the point of inanity, } and the fun in the dialogue is developed in the method characteristic of the British humorist. A jeu d’ esprit is approached with a dignified leisure, which is oftener than not justified by its claims to rank as a ponderous intellectual effort. The repartee is approached with respectful deference, and the satire, if it exists at all, is diluted so as to be absolutely safe for the most sensitive. The quality of spontaneity be- comes strongly apparent only in the danc- ing. There the company excels. The com- poser has provided some exquisite music, but excepting where the orchestra alone is responsible fer its interpretation his work suffers. The dancing is a delight all the way through the production, and the galaxy of girls with costumes of bewildering design and rainbow lavishness combine with a scenic luxury to constitute a fascinating spectacle. But there is an impression of incongruity. It is as if one of Mr. Charies Hoyt’s farces, and not one of his best either, d heen mounted by the Kiralfy Brothers. . George Grossmith, jr., is a comedian of onderfully entertaining qualities, albeit in a somewhat ungracious role, and Miss Con- nie Ediss, with h prettily portrayed cockreyisms, commands hearty recognition as a very clever woman. Mr. Bertie Wright, as a shop walker, is an eminently successful funmaker and is conspicuous for his danc- ing even in a company where this accom- plishment is so general. Indeed, there are a rumber of impersonations which the audi- ence finds amusing, notwithstanding the fact that*they are unfamiliar in this coun- try. Academy of Music.—Not a classic drama, etly, unless, perhaps, a New York clas- is “The Ing Generation,” by Wm. . a3 presented by Wm. Barry of the old Barry and Fay duo, and a big company, at the Academy last night. The play is in three acts and a prologue, the prologue lo- cated in Shantytown and Harlem, and the three acts under circumstances differing by reason of the newly acquired wealth df Mr. McShane of Shantytown (Mr. Barry). Mr. Barry is an Irishman of the Irishmen, | and he is funny all the time, albeit not al- weys on the most elevated plane of wit and humor, The situations are realistic, and there is a poker game in the second act that should appeal to all votaries of the game in Washingtcen. There is a lot of very goed singing and some dancing at through the play, and the interest is lively throughout. The Ice Palace.—The secong week of the ice palace at Convention Halt opened yes: terdsy with an exceptionallyMarge attend- ance. The afternoon session ‘was: the best attended since the opening, while the ice surface, large as it is, could not accom- modate all who wished to try iit last ‘night. New valves were put in the pipes Sunday, and the ice yesterday was as smooth as could be found anywhere outiof doors, and of course a great deal safer! In order to accommodate those who wish to have a comparatively clear floor on which to make their first attempt at ice skating, it has been decided to open the ice: palace in the mornings. The instructors’ «will then be able to give thelr undivided :attention to the beginners, with much more satisfactory results. There were a number of well- known people at the afternoon session yes- terday. Among those in attendance were the daughters of Senators €ameron and Gorman, Miss Leiter and Mr. George Hel- len, who recently won the golf champion- ship at the Christmas tournament. As soon as the ice in the vicinity of Washing- ton breaks it will be a difficult matter to accommodate the patrons, and only the very early comers will secure the privileges of the ice. “A Straight Tip.”—Murray & Lohman’s Comedians will be at the Grand Opera House next weck in “A Straight Tip,” which has been rewritten and up to date. Tue company is said to be a strong one. “Samson and Delilah.”—The sale of seats to honorary members of the Choral Society for the coming performance of “Samson and Delilah” opened yesterday at Ellis’ Musle Store, and already a large. number have been reserved. The prices for this en- tertainment, which will be held at Allen’s Grand Opera House, will be the regular theater prices, and from the interest that is being manifested, it is expected that the house will be. filled. The rehearsal of the Choral Society last night showed that the choruses will be given with full effect, ana with a force larger than at any previous performance of the society ingseveral years. Hawthorne.—Mr. Leon H. Vincent will de- liver a lecture tonight at Wesley Chapel upon “Hawthorne,” and those who have delighted in the works of that charming writer will be well repaid in listening to Mr. Vincent’s earnest and graphic story or his life and writings. This is the first of a series that Mr. Vincent will give, under the title of the Chatauqua Union Lectures. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Kern: Theater was crowded to the doors last night. It was the imrial performance in this city of Isham’s Ociorcons. The curtain went up on a laughabie burlesque entitled “The Blackville Derby,” which introduced the strength of the company. During the act several excellent specialties were given, the best being by the irrepressible Tom Mc- I tosh, whose humor fs all pervading. Then there was a cake walk, and several weird Honolulu songs and dances. Madah Hyer sang several songs in an aceeptable man- ner, and the Mallory brothers contributed a musical act that was good. A feature of the entertainment was a novel comedy crea- tion by Brown, May and Furber, entitled “The Dago and the Monkey.” The Span- ish Serenade was excellently rendered, and the ballet was above the average. Johnson and Shipp sang themselves into popular favor, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom McIntosh fol- lowed with ten minuies of fun. The formance ciosed with known oper: introducing Madame Flo: who is known as the bronze Melba. cr, She was assisted by Fred J. Piper, an excellent baritone, and the entire company. HELPFUL TO THE DOWNFALLEN, An Agent of the Hope and Help Mis- sion at the Police Court Daily. The Police Court now has what the courts in most of the large cities’ have had for years—a kind-hearted woman to look afier the downfallen females who are unfortwun- ate enough to fall in the hands of the po- lice. This woman is Miss Emily McKay, and she Is a Tepresentative of the Hope and Help Mission. She was about the courts all last week, but most of the prisoners were tramps, and only a few women were in the toils. There were two fallen women in the dock Satur- day morning—Hattie Lewis and Martha Sherman. ¥ bad been brought from the & by, Policemen Fiather and Kil- c had engaged all sent them women were seen by ™ ue Lewis was willing’ to go wi her and make an effort to reform, but s refused to be separated from»Martha, and as the latter desired to return to the life of shame both young women went dow It is Miss Me all such wome ef the police, and those sire to change their the mission, which is west. This home is: b There are twe for these unfortu intention t he hands a de- en to 218 3d street north- no means a prison, yo rooms in the buil ates and each of them has a room to herself. They do some sew- ing and washing, as it is the intention of the directers to make the institution self- supporting, and not have the inmates live in_ idleness. This is Gone in addition to the religious training they receive. In police court work Miss Me eral missionary of the visits the alleys and disr seeking those who are of living lives of shame. Now she is acquainting herself with the proprietresses of some of the hous and expects some help even from them. Miss McKay has done similar work in New York and has taken from the courts there many women as subjects for reformatory institutions. ee y is the gen- titution, and she atable locaiities ANACOSTIA RAILWAY COMPANY. Annual Meeting and Election Directors Yesterdny. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Anacostia and Potemac Railroad Company was held yesterday at the office of the company in Anacostia. Nearly every share of stock was represented cither by the holders or by their proxy. President Griswold read his annual report, in which he referred to the strike and subsequent lock-out, which occurred during the past year, and stated that there had been a slight decrease in the traffic during the same period, but that all the company's property is in fine condition. The report was adopted, and a resolution passed ap- proving ‘of the president’s management of the affairs of the company. At the suggestion of President Griswold the Pole Gas Company of Deanwood, D. C., which claims to have a successful gas motor, was granted the use of the coi! pany’s tracks for experimental purposes at such hours as may be arranged by President Griswold, whenever the g company has a car ready to be tried. The election of directors resulted in the choice by unanimous vote of Messrs. H. A. Griswold, Thomas E. Smithson, Robinson Riley, Henry C. McCauley, Joseph Z. Wi liams, Harry L. Welles and James E. Hal- ley, all of whom, except Mr. Weil a members of the old board. The directors will meet tomorrow and elect officers. for the ensuing year. ——. Memorial Meeting to: Scientists. The joint commission of the scientific so- cieties of Washington has arranged for a meeting to be held this evening at Builders’ Exchange Hall, 13th street near G, in honor of the memory of the distinguished scien- tists Dana, Pasteur, Von Welmholtz and Huxley. Brief addresses will be delivered by Major Powell, Surgeon*General Stern- kerg, Prof. Mendenhall and Dr. Gill The public are cordially invited»to be present. of mY AML BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. High- est of all in leavening strength.—Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER C0., se27-868 106 Wall st., N.X. “Want to eat, but dare not,” says the dyspep- tic. Why suffer.so when Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy will cure you as it bas thousands of others? addition to the | GRATITUDE FROM THE OLD SOD. Mra. Doherty Sends Two Americans ison Two Fine Black Thorns. Senator Gallinger and Capt. Patrick O'Farrell of this city are in receipt of two “Trish black thorns,” sent by Mrs. Mary Doherty from Ireland. The sticks are handsomely finished, an inscription on a silver band being on each. The names of the donor and the recipient and the place from which they came—Carndonagh—are printed in English letters, but the word Treland is written in the old Irish script. It seems that several years ago Capt. O'Farrell was instrumental in having Sen- ator Gallinger introduce a resolution in Congress to repeal the alien pension law. The law was repealed, and the gifts are the outcome of Mrs. Doherty’s apprecia- ticn and thankfulness for their act. Mrs. Doherty’s husband died in Andersonville prison, and by the alien law she was not allowed on the pension list. The repeal of the law, however, removed her disability, and she now enjoys the pension which the law allows. The following letter was written from Carndonagh by Mrs. Doherty to Capt. O'Farrell: “I am sending by passenger to Boston a couple of Irish black thorns, one for you and one for the Hon. Mr. Gallinger. They are a small token of my gratitude for what both of you did for me; but I am sure you will prize them as much as if they Were more valuable. I have had them on hand for months past, waiting some safe person to send them with. I have given di- rections that they be sent on from Boston, free of expense, to your address at Wash- ington. I hope you will receive them all right. They will act as a memento to you and the Hon. Mr. Gallinger of the good fight you fought for the poor widows and yrphans. With every good wish to both of you, Iam yours, ete.” RAWLINS POST INSTALLATION. Patriotic Speeches Around a Lively’ Camptire. Officers of John A. Rawlins Post, G. A. R., were installed cn the evening of the 10th instant as follows: Thos. R. Sheppard, commander; R. B. SchwicRardi, senior vice commander; S. J. Block, junior vice com- mander; R. F. De Grain, quartermaster; J. A. Allen, adjutant; Robert Reyburn, M.D., surgeon; J. F. L. Devoe, chaplain; &. W. Keiner, officer of the day; C. F. Neske, officer of the guard; H. E. Weaver, sergeant major; C. H. Nordeman, quarter- master sergeant. . After the ceremony the post, with its in- vited guests, to the number of two hundred and fifty, held a pleasant campfire. Com- rade Taber presided, and introduced the various speakers, among whom were S. 8. Yoder, Corporal Tanner, Comrade John McElroy, candidate for department com- mander before the coming encampment. and Lieut. Lucien Young, U. S. All t speakers were intensely pa‘ tic in their utterances. The Carrell Institute Orches- tra, Mr. Ben, Judsen, director, furnished mus! Knights of the Golden Eagle. At the meeting of Fidelity Castle, No. 7, K. G. E., Thursday everfing, the following officers were instalied by the deputy grand chief, for the forthcoming term: N. C., J. . C., T. W. Demmeck; P. C., ules; esquire, , W. H. Miller. officers of America Castle, , have been installed for the Mtutt, 8. P, Cc. Morgan, V. C. S. Marks, V. H. No. 3, K. G. I current term Geo. Denham, N. C.; T. =. W. Andrews, H. P.; W J. H. Thompson, M. of R. . of E.; P. B. Otter H.; F. E. ee Pastor Williams’ Installation. At the instance of the Baptist ministers’ conference the cel date for the Installation monies of Rey. Dr. G. 8. Williams, who $ lately called to the pastorate of the etropolitan Baptist Church, made vacant the death of the ferm pastor, Gen, | Green Clay Smith, has been postponed from day ning, January 17, to Monday evel ing, January 20, at o'clock. At that time the interesting progr for the 17th instant and he lished in The Star will be carr’ —_ About Wars. Brief facts relative to the decisive bat- tles of histor s of the United States, including the civil war, its principal bat- m arranged stofore pub- out. | Ues, the number killed and woundéd upon beth sides, aiso the principal naval battles of the civil war, and an immense amount of other statistical and gene: informa- tion will be found in The Star's Almanac and Hand-book for 1896. For sale b; il news stands and at The Star office. per copy. : J. Karr Stock at Auction. going on daily. tire stock of dia- monds, watches, Jewelry, etc., to be suld to Yighest bidder P eh 3 ¢ 3 Pains z Of rheumatism increase with winter weath- @ Rheumatism is caused by lactic acid in the blood. eumatism by purifying © @ the blood and neutralizing this acid with 3 9 3 Ood'S 3 a 3 i¢ Sarsaparilla Prepared by Hoo) Hood's eeeees ¢ a & é WEDNESDAY » SPECIALS. Not satisfied with selling everything the Way of Medicines and Toilet es a little lower than any one are going to cut still deeper, and 2 you tomorrow (for one only* the following two specials at ridicul low prices: Queen Anne Lotion Only 13¢. Bot. 2 for 25e. Beef Compound for 50c. Bot. Get our catalogue au MERTZ’S Modern Pharmacy, Cor. F and 11th Sts. list free It Royal Crescent Installation. The officers of Washington Lodge, Order of the Royal Crescent, were installed at its last meeting by Supreme Deputy President Joseph Harper, assisted by Deputy Su- preme Marskal Samuel Williams, as fol- lows: Past president, P. 8. Garrettson; president, T. A. Robbins; vice president, Mrs. P. 8. Garretison; recording secretary, Waldo G. Perry; financial secretary, Bur- ton Macafee; treasurer, Stephen E. Gough; prelate, Mrs. M. E. Cutler; marshal, Henry A. Park; guard, R. P. Anderson; sentinel, H. F. Wilckens; trustees, Mrs. E. Drummond, E. J. Brookings and D. A. Reiff. The committee on the subject of giving a public meeting of all the lodges in the District was discussed. Brief re- marks were made by Samuel Williams and Jas. Harper of Crescent Lodge, P. 8. Gar- rettson, T. A. Robbins, W. G. Perry, Bur- ton Macatee, E. J. Brookings, Mrs. M. E. Cutter and others; several of the speakers paying a deserved tribute to the untiring |. zeal and faithful service of retiring Presi- dent Garrettson. CLLY 1TEMs. Diamond-Back Terrapin, We make a specialty of Fine Diamond- Back Terrapin, and to better impress this fact upon the minds of those fond of “good living,” we offer them as low as Tic. each. Game, Meats, Vegetables, etc., of best qual- ity at lowest. prices. BOSTON MARKET AND GROCERY, 1711-13 Pa. ave. it ao Are You a Householder? If so, you need family supplies. We offer you the best Burbank Potatoes, 39c. bushel; best Patent Flour that is. produced; finest Elgin Butter, 28c.; 4-year-old Pure Rye Whisky, . qt. bottle; 5-year-old Rye Whisky, $1 qt. bottle; large and attractive stock of groceries at popular prices. All gcods as recommended, or money refumed. 1t* M. METZGER CO., 417 7th st. n.w. Want You to Know It. Just tomorrow, in our new oyster cafe, steamed oysters that have always been 30c., 20c. just tomorrow all Gay at the counter. Best service. Hotel Johnson Cafe. 4 pkgs. Macaroni, 25c.; 10 Ibs. Buckwheat, or Rolled Oats, gal. light Sirup, 25c. 3% lbs. pure Lard, 25e. With this dollar as- scriment will give 3 pkgs. instantaneous Tapioca, or 1 Ib. pa. Dunham's shred cocoa- nut, worth 40 cts. 1* O'HARE'S, 1420 7th st. now. 5 sehr is emer Sudden changes of weather cause ‘Throat Diseases. There is ro more effectual rem- edy Zcr Cougns, Colds, ete., than Brown's Bronchial Troches. Sold only in boxes. Price, 25 cents. 4a9-eo3t = — Julius E. Albrecht, 520 10th st. n w., serves an Exquisite Lunch for lic., with beer, claret or coffee, from 12 to 2; dinner from 4 to 7. 24-t,thés,1m ee “Royal Glue Mucilnge!” It’s new! 10c. Sticks Paper, Wood, China, Leather or Tron. Extra-large Bottle! Druggists, 10c. ocl0-eotf SS _Special for This Weck Only. We offer Cabinet Photographs for $2.50 Se dozen. Bishcp & Meyer, 905 Pa. ave. ja AMUSEMENT: HENRY IRVING, Miss ELLEN TERRY, AND THE LONDON LYCEUM COMPANY. i ‘One il be presented: TONIGHT, XD IN LOVERS MEETING” and The ‘A Stery of Nex eek—“‘A STRAIGHT TIP.” gala e OPERA Lafayette Square oss {ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.) JOHN W. ALBAUGH. «Manager. During Eutire Week. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. MINNIE PRESENTING THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY, PALMER auxew, {PANES “THE pate COMEDY SCHOOL TIMES GIRL. 2E\TMME. SANS GENE ihe Blacksmith, Famous French Painting. Don't miss seeing this great masterpiece at Veerhoff’s Galleries, 1217 F st. Once seen never to be forgotten. Admission, 25 cents. The Blacksmith jat-2w ICE PALACE, CONVENTION HALL, CORNER STH AND L STS. N.W. REAL ICE SKATING IN_ALL_KINDS OF WEATHER. The Ice Palace Orchestra AT EVERY SESSION. INSTRUCTION AT ALL TIMES FREE. Every Afternoon at 2- —~—Evenings at 7:30. Ladies’ x Saturday mornings, 9 until 12, exclusive hour for instruction from 1 until 2. p.m. PRICES OF “ADMISSION. Single Admission. .......... +25. cts. Ten admission tickets (book) ...7! $2.00 ‘A supply of the best club skates, equal to ull de- mands, may be rented at a nominal charge; sizes to suit alt. + Owing to numerons requests, it has been decided to give private lessons in skating during the mom- Ing hours. For fuil information apply to, manage: ja ment. k= NAN’S LYCEUM THEATER. JOHN W. ISHAM'S OGTOROONS lucludis 9 MMP. FLOWER, FRED J. PIPER, The Brouze Melba; |The Einlnent Baritsne, A0—EMINENT STARS—49 Next Week—The NEW YORK STARS. — ja13-6t IRVIN G-TERRY ; SI and Choice Orchestra BRADBURY PLAN PROF. SHELDON'S CLA‘ TS. ist Row Gallery Seats at MS, 1225 PA. AVE. 11-3° eS FOR THE MINUET, german and Delsa:te a1 now forming. | ‘Tucsiass, ‘hursdays and Saturdays; and “evening Popular rates. 69-6. AMUSEMENTS. . : Kaf"fee Klatsch SALE OF FANOY &e., WITH SIU8T3, IN SAINT MARGARET'S CHURCH, By the Yc Girls’ Guild of that Parish, 0 ee eee THURSDAY, 16TH. PROM 3 TO 10 PM. Tickets at the Door. ‘Take Metropolitan Boanda-¢ cara, jals-ore ISSION, “Marriage; Wise and Othenvice.” UNIQUE LECTURE BY THE Rev. Geo. E. Rees, D.D. OF PHILADELPHIA. BENSFIT OF ORGAN FUND. _Calvary Baptist S. S. House. V ednesday, January 15, 8 pm., UNDER AUSPICES YP. 8 CB. stiCRETS, 25c. NO RESERVED BEATS, No charge for admission, DROP IN — When you are down town tonight cna listen to the Graphophones or Kine'o- scopes. A great many new attractions on exhibition. You couldn't spend a few mine utes more pleasantly than here! Musical Parlors of the Columbia Ph h Co. Pa.ay, ee, ia Phonograph Co.,919 Pa.av CADEMY.—Prices 25c., 50c., 6c. and $1.00, Wed. and Sat. Matinees—25c. and 50c., Reserved COMEDY WEEK. Wri. BARRY And ils Big Company of COMEDIANS, SINGERS AND DANCERS, THE RISING CEWERATION. [You Must See That Game of Draw Next Week—DOWN IN DIXIE. EW NATIONAL THEATER. . Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matineo GEORGE EDWARDES' Burlesque Company, FROM THE GAIETY THEATER, LONDON, Presenting the Musical Farce, THE SHOP GIRL. ORIGINAL LONDON CAST. Je’ Management of Al. Hayman and Charles Fromm, Next Weck—THE FATAL CARD. $al8-tt “CAIRO” STABLES, 1620 M 8ST. N.W. NEW carriages and handsome teams for caliit re- ceptions and balls. Prices reasonable. ¥. MALONI 4030-19 oe = LECTURES. LEON H. VINCENT HAWTHORSE, WESLEY CHAPEL, Sth and F sts. ny TONIGHT. It Admission, conts. LEON H. VINCENT, WESLEY CHAPEL, TUESDAYS, JANU“RY 14, 21. 28 AND FEBRUs ARY 4, AT 8 P.M. Subjects, Hawthorne, Emerson, ‘Thoreau and well. Course tickets, 50 cents, at Pursell’s, 418 9th street. ja7-Tt ———s EXCURSIONS é&e RAYMOND & WHITCOMB’S TOURS. ALL TRAVELING EXPENSES INCLUD! SPECIAL MID-WINTER TOUR CALIFORNIA. Leaving PHILADELPHIA THURSDAY ARY 6, and visiting all the FAMOUS RES THE PACIFIC C7 families can see all important points wi of time, the entire round occup 5 Outward trip via Chattanooga, New Orleans, Antonio and El Paso (with time to visit Old Mex across the Rio Grande); the return via City, Glenwood Springs, nd Chicago. EVERYTHD LAY PRICE ONLY $325, Including first-class railway travel, a dewble berth in sleeping cars, all fel accommodations, trans- fers, carriage rides and incidental meals during entire trip. OTHER TOURS TO CALIFORNIA, MENTOC EUROPE, JAPAN, CHINA, THE HA: A. ‘OAD AND STEAMSHIP . mentioning the par flealar tour desired. cirelar for Mid- Wiater Tour to California. eee NN RAYMOND & WHITCOME, 1005 Chestmut street, Matual Life Ins, Building, §al3-3t Piiladel WINTER TOURS WEST. INDIES By the commodious passenger steamers of the ATLAS LINE Weekly from New York, carrying U. S. mafl. SS. ADIRONDACK SAILS SATURDAY, JAN. 15, For Jamaica Direct. THE MOST PICTURESQUE AND HEALTH-GTy- ING WINTER RESORT IN THE WORLD. Special Tours to the West Indies and Spanish Main, costing about A DAY, fully described in our iMustrated pampblet, mailed free. Address PIM, FORWOOD & KELLOCK, General Agents, 24 State street, New York, or THOS. COUK & BONS, G21 Peuséyivania ave, Washington. WEST INDIA TOURS. The clegant passenger steamers, MADIANA, 3,089 tons, sails Jan. 22 and Feb. 26. ORINOCO, 2,000 tons, sails Feb. 5. CARIBBEE, 2,000 tous, ‘sulla Feb. 15. ly fitted with’ ‘electric lights, baths and all latest improvements. For St. Thomas, St, Croix, St. Kitts, Antigua, Guadaloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, Trin: fdad and Jamaica. |For beauty of scenery and rfection of climate this trip is unsurpassed. For Pamphlets giving rates of passage and all information apply to 8. 8. Co., ARTHUR AVERN, Secretary, Quebec, Canada; A. E. CUTER- BRIDGE & ©O., Agents, 39 Broad: New ¥; or GEO. W, MOSS, 921 Penn. aves Wastington,” n nt Lee Denver FLORID. WATIA . INDEPENDENT RAIL TICKETS TO ALL POIN' (Send for descriptive METROPOLATAN LIERARY, £15 1270 ST. N.W.— All of the ‘atest books ‘as soon as. publishad. American and foreign magazines a specialty. 8-60 __N. M. HALE, Manager. METZEROTT HALL. Monday Eve., January 2c. ONLY APPEARANCE OF $10.00 For An OR Stamp! ‘That looks rather large, but I paid $40 for cne wee 30 Departmen 1 should find one postmasters, Baltimore or St. Louis 1845 L would pay you $140 for cither of them. A.C, ‘LOWNSEND, fal0-Gt 66 L. and T. building, 9th and F eis. SKATING TODAY. Let us sharpen your Skates. Fuil coneaved, only 25c. per pair. We sharpe [ARP, CO., 1108 F st. nw. ALFRED 4. SMITH & Ja7-120 Sealskins © at lower prices. bd It is one thing to allow discounts on “old style’ Sealskin Capes and coats— but it is quite another thing to allow con- * cessions on new style, up-to-date gar- * * ments--such as we are doing. Can we * show you sealskins? B. H. Stinemetz & Son, Hatters and Furriers, 1287 Pa. ave. Jas-20a YVETTE CUILBERT And her Concert Compan; HARTLY, 2 Miss LOUISE E 7 Mr. VW 2 Baritone, and S HARLEY, Tenor, under the direction of Mr. T, D. MARKS. NESDAY, J: IRVING--TERRY. CHOICE SEATS AT The Raleigh News Stand. §a7-71* BS UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, 13TH AND L N.W. THIRD SERIES. THE PEOPLE’S COURSE. 10 EVENT 1 . Reserved seat for series of ten entertainments, ONE DOLLAR, Or an average of TEN CENTS for each eveaing. Rev. A. G. ROGERS, pastor Universalist Chnrch (three evenings). Rev. HOWARD WILBUR ENNIS, tor rn Pres. Church (three evenings). M JOHN P. CLUM of California (two evenings). Mr. B. P. MURRAY, the well-known lecturer (two evenings). All the entertainments superbly ilus- trated with magnificent colored lantern photo: 1s. Sale of seats progressing rapidly at Metzerott’s, where circulars containing further information as to dates, subjects, ete., may First evening, January 20, jall-eee N. & W. Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, Norfelk, Newport News and all points south ly e superb power tee ce steamers “Newport News," “Norfolk” and “Washiag- ton,” daily, on the following schedal ‘Southbound. |. Northbound, Ly. Wasnington.7:00 p.m. Lv. Po: h.5:50 p.m, Ly. Alexandria.. 6:10 p.1a, Ar. Ft. Monroe.6:30 a.m. |v. Pt. 20 pm. Ar. Ni 357 : Alexandria..6:00 a.m. ar. Ar. Washi 30 Am, am. on. Visitors to the Hygeia Hotel and Virginia Beach will find this the mest attractive route, insuring a comfortable night's rest. Largs and luxuriexs rooms beated by steam and fitted throughout with electric lights, Din- ing room service is a la carte, and Is supplicd from the best that the markets of Washington ard Norfolk can afford. Tickets 0: :ale at 513, 619, 1421 Pennsylva- enue, B. and 0. ticket office, corner 15th and New York avenue, abd on hos: steamers, Where tine table, map, etc., can also be had. ‘Any ‘other information desired will be fur- nished on application to the undersigned at the company’s wharf, foot of 7th st., Wash- in-ton, hone No. 750. §all-tod ‘Gencral Manage: STEAMER MACALESTER TO MOUNT VERNON a Tomb of Wastington, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m... returning by 2:30 p.m. FARE (ROUND TRIP)... . ‘CENTS Aamis to grounds. -25 cents Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hotels. -ANT CAFE ON STEAMER. Will Iso make river iandings as faras Glymont, *reight and passengers both ways, Fo. charters, ete.. apply at ofico of Steamer Mae: alester. (ocl5-t L. L. BLAKE, Capt.