Evening Star Newspaper, January 17, 1896, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1896-FOURTEEN PAGES. i : LOCAL MENTION — AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square pera House.—Minnie Palmer in “Tne Scho»l Girl.” Allen’s Grand Opera House.—Mr. Henry Irving and Ellen Terry ine“King Arthur.” New National Theater.—“The Shop Girl.” Academy of Musi William Barry in “A Rising Generatio: Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Isham’s Oc torecns. Colurnbia 7honograph Company, 919 Penn- syivania avenue.—Exhibition of the Graph- ophone and Kinetescope. Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- West.—Ice Palace. First Congregational Church, corner 10th and G streets northwest.—Bischoff concert. Church of Our Father, corner-13th and L streets northwest.—Illustrated lecture by Rey. A. G. Rogers on “Romance of Northern England.” Yt. M. C. A. rooms, 1425 New York avenue northwest.—Parlor talk by Prof. D. F. An- drews on “The Emotional in Art.” —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Mar-hoil Hal, G.ymont and intermediate landings at 19 a.m. Steamer Waketield for St. Clement's Bay ard intermediate landings at 7 2.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monrce at 7 p.m. — —+ Established 1950. Cc. ENGEL’S SONS, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all Kinds of PINE VEGETABLES, FRUITS, POULTRY AND GAME. . Early Vegetables a Specialty. NOS. 587, 588, 589, 5) AND 501 CENTER MARKET. 'PHONE 540. Angeston says: “Appetite comes with eat- ing.” Many eat but little, and have poor appetites, owing to the lack of appetizing varieties of food. Here yon can find anything the hot house or land produces, or the sea gives up for man to eat. We have been established since 1850, and enjoy the repu- tation of being the most extensive dealers in every knows variety of hot house pro- ducts, vegetables, fruits, peultry, game. &c. Below we enumerate, under their sep- arate heads, a few of the delicious, lux- uries censtantly on hand: HOT HOUSE PRODUCTS. Strawberries, Black Hamburg Grapes, French Mush Melons, Asparagus; Muash- rooms, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Beets, Rhubarb, Cauliflower, Radishes, Mint, Barbe de Capuchin, Chervil, Chives, Chicory, Escarolle, Green Estragon, Don- cette, Dandelion, &¢_ GAME, &c. Canvas Back Ducks, Western and Eng- lish Pheasants, Scotch and Western Grouse, Quail, Sroiling Chickens, Philadelphia Ca- pons, &c. FRUITS. Oranges, Tangerines, Pineapples, Califor- nia Pears, Grape Fruit, Catawba Grapes. EARLY SOUTHERN VEGETABLES. Green Peas, String Beans, Green Okra, Egg Plants, Tomatoes, &c. IMPORTED VEGETABLES. Bermuda Potatoes, Bermuda Onions, Ber- muda Roma re, burr and potato, Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, California Sprouts, Cal- fornia Celery Prompt deliverigs to any part of the city at any time. "Phone 540. m Cc. ENGEL’S SONS, 5.Stands, 9th st. wing, Center Market. spsabi ths meat Matic 35e. sack flour free; Johnston's, page 6. For the best quality of roast beef go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center market. Corned beef a specialty. YOULL BUY NOTHING FINER In the way of Meats than that we sell. The product of the finest selected cattle, and HOME-DRESSED EXCLUSIVELY. Keane, 35-51 Center market. Evap. peaches, 6 crix ———— Ib.; Johnston’s, page 6. AND DISTRICT A. R. and Pension Laws. slation committee of the G. A. R. held an importagt meeting last evening at the Ebbitt House and diseussed for several hours a number of proposed changes in the national pension laws. The meeting was presified over by the chairman, Benj. Brooke of Philadelphia, and amoag others present were Gen. W. W. Dudley of this city, Allen D. Shaw of Watertown, N. Y.; Gen_ Walker of Indianapolis, commander-in- ef of the Grand Army of the Republic; . Gen. Irvin Robbins of Indianapolis, and Col. W. H. Ketcham, the attorney gen- era. a’ An Elbe Victim. A petition has been filed in the Probate Court by Alice Fitch and Melville A. Rhodes of Pueblo, Col., praying that let- ters of administration issue to John L. French on the estate of the late Eugene Rhodes. The petition is filed on behalf of the heirs-at-law of the deceased, who, to- gether with his mother, Sophia Rhodes, went down on the Elbe, January 30, 1895. Mrs. Rhodes’ will provided for a bequest of $15,000 to the Young Women’s Christian Home, and her husband having died Janu- ary 27, 1895, an interesting question has arisen as to whether Mrs. Rhodes or her son died first. Upon the legal presump- tion that the man, being the stronger, sur- vives the woman, the court will probably hold that Mrs. Rhodes first died. Se An Assignment. An assignment to John A. Clarke, for the benefit of his creditors, has been made by Elmer D. Cole, a jeweler, engaged in busi- ress at 737 H street southeast. The liabil- ties are placed at $4,324, and the assets at 44. —e Potomac Pleasure Club. Articles incorporating the Potomac Pleas- ure Club have been filed by Richard E. Younger, president; Samuel S. James, vice president; Daniel C. Southall, recording secretary; Joseph R. Rich, treasurer; An- drew Wall, sergeant-at-arms; Arthur Lynch and William Despert. The purposes of the club are social inter- course, debating and charity. ———. — * As Executrix. Praying that the Probate Court approve her appointment as executrix of the estate of her sister, the late Rebecca E. Hyatt, Virginia Whittlesey states that the estate consists of premises 620 Pennsylvania ave- nué, $1, cash, $7.50 in Washington gas 3700 in building association stock, » in United States 4 per cent bonds. oo Oxford Hotel. ‘The Hotel Oxford property has been leased by Aibert Gleason for four years from Jan- uary 1, 1596, to Matthew J. Mullaney and Robert Callahan, at an annual rental of ¥Fi,000. and ———— Important. The place to buy or sell your personal effects is at Latimer’s, 1220 and 1231 G street, the best-equipped auction rooms in Sale every Wednesday and Sat- ———— Objects of Art at Public Auction.” srs. C. G. Slean & Co. respectfully ihe attention of their patrons to the ion and sale of rare objects of the od and of the reigns of ‘I, to take place in their gallery, 1407 G street northwest. Exhibi- tion Monday and Tuesday, January 20 and 21. Sale four following days at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Catalogues now ready.—Advt. Se pole A Valuable Property at Auction. 's. Latimer & Co., auctioneers, 1229 G street, will sell tomorrow after- lock that valuable dweil ng property adjoining the American Secu- This is valuable erty, and shou'd command the atten- -Advt business and 15th street, rity storage ware reoms. proj tion of investors. Here is Butter You Read Of. ut never get elsewhére. 5-Ib. boxes at sh 0; is fe sweetest ond purest made. nes FL O; to Baltimore and Pennsylvania Railroad. Return via ickets will be sold Saturday and Sungay, January 18 and 19, and valid for return pas- e until Monday, January 20. Good on any train —Advt. Trustees” sale of building lots on C street between Mth and 15th streets southeast, at 4.15 o'clock, and lot corner Central avenue and ,Gallau! street, Ivy City, at 4 o’<leck tomorrow afternoon. See advertise- ment. A G. U. 0. O. F. CELEBRATION. THE EASTERN _DISPENSARY A Five-Dayw’ Festival to Be Held Next ‘Week. 2 : The Grend United Order of Odd Fellows of the District of Columbia will, Monday next, begin the celebration of a five days’ festival, which is intended to commemorate the third anniversary of the dedication of their handsome hall on M street between 16th and 17th streets northwest. It has been arranged that the occasion weli be one of rejoicing by the entire order, and members of the same and their friends throughout the District have signified their intention of being present at the festivities. The special feeture will consist of short addresses by prominent members of the order; the attendance of the members of the branches in full dress regalia; the presence of the ladies of the several house- +holds and fancy exhibition drills by the patriarchs. The music will be by the Wash- ington National Musical Orchestra. The opening night Patriarchie No. 18 will attend, in full dress ‘regalia, and will give a fancy sword drill, after which M. V. P. David Warner will make an appropriate address. Tuesday evening will be called the “Households of Ruth” night, when all the households of the District are expected to attend in a body, Patriarchie No. 18 acting as their escort, and there will also be a short address by P. N. F. Paul J. Mixheaux, to be followed by on exhibition drill by the patriarchs. e Wedresday ever ing will be devoted to the subordinate lodges. The grand master of the order,“M. V. P. James F. Needham of Philadelphia, will be present, and will be esccrted to the hall by all the lodges of the District, in full regaila, when an Excellent Work Aboomplished by This In- stitution. Need of a Second Emergency Hospital —Favorable Outlook for the Char-. ity Ball This Evening. The reople of East Washington take ai active interest in all that pertains to the Eastern Dispensary, and are consequently doing everything to make a success of the charity ball for its benefit, to be held this evening. Arete The dispensary, located at 217 Delaware avenue northeast, is one of the most useful institutions in this city, where medical and surgical treatment can be obtained free of charge by those needifig it and unable to pay for such servic2s, About ten years ago this institution was started by private contributions, and wis ‘entirely ‘supported by such donations until, about. twa, years ago, when the attention of the Commissions ers was called to theexcetlent work of the institution. Since then it has received a yearly contribution from the District. Like all similar charitable institu this city, it has had its c hi who had the management of its affairs did not see where they could set the means to continue it. But always some charitable people have come forward and given assist- ance, until now the dispensary,1s one of the | address of welcome will be made by P. N. established institutions for medical charity, F. Robert H. Terrell, to which the response Of course, money is.still needed, and-mow,| Will be by the grand master. To the Patriarchies Nos. 8 and 18 Thurs- day evening will be devoted, and P. G. M. Councils Nos. 4 and 44 will attend together, acting as escort to Grand Directors Holmes and Clark of the S. C. of M., each of whom will make a short address. It_is intended to make the exercises of Friday evening the crowning event of the festival, and an instrumental musical con- cert will be given by the First Washington National Musical Orchestra, under the di- rection of the leader, Prof. Thomas Wash- ington. This will be complimentary to the Hall Association, ard a short appropriate address will be made by P. G. M. Thomas ie Wright, president of the Hall Associa- ion. is the time, its managers think, when the public can lend the necessary aid. It is believed by the Commissioners that two emergency hospitats: are necessary for Washington, and they have recom- mended in their report to Congress that an appropriation be made to add an emergency hospital to the dispensary. It is but necessary to mention the prom- inent business men who are the directors of the Eastern Dispensary to assure every one of its good management: The Officers 01) - President, Chas. C. Lancaster; vice pres- ident, Thos. W. Smith; secretary, Henry K. Simpson; treasurer, Geo. F. Harbin; the other directors are Samuel-Bieber, Will- iam H. Crosby, Dr. W. P. C. Hazen, Tracy L. Jeffords, John Miller,’ M. I. Weller and George R. Repetti, Samuel Ross, A. J. Schaf- hirt, A. D. Vanderver and R. N. Harper. It is the intention. of the directors to make the dispensary one of the foremost in its field. The direetors have shown their enterprise in this ‘direction by the recent determination to add electro-therapeutios to the modes of treatment already in © eration in the institution. The dispensary physicians say that each year medical electricity is becoming more important in the treatment and cure of disease, but its good results are only obtained where the proper forms are applied by physicians sk‘lled in its use. s The Lady Managers. neat he ‘The board of lady managers is thorough- ly interested in the work of the dispensary, and the directors are-unanimous ja..their praise of the indispensable services of the board. The following ladies comprise the board: President, Mrs. C.-C. - Lancaster; secretary, Mrs. Thos. W. Smiti.; Mrs. Herry Lancaster, Mrs. F. T. Chamberlin, G. A. Chamberlin, Mrs. Geo. Hazleton, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. €. G. Dulin, Mrs. Saml. Cross, Mrs. C. R. Dufour. The attending physicians are Doctors Lewis K. Beatty, Chester H. Beatty, Ps T. Chamberlin, Clarence R. Dufour, Liewellyn Eliot, D. Olin Leech, F. F. Repetti, John T. Winter, Philip S. Roy, N. P. Barnes, Jas. T. Arwine, L. J. Battle, Henry L. Hayes. The house physician is Dr. Geo. c. Clark. At a recent meeting of the board of di- rectors of the institution it was resolved to petition Congress to make a more liveral appropriation for the needs of the institu- tion. Messrs. Charles O. Lancaster, Tracy L. Jefford and Dr. L. K. Beattv were ap- pointed a committee to urge the matter. The charity ball to be given tais even- ing for the benefit of the Eastern Dispen- sary promises to be a grand affair, and all persons interested in the good work that ts being done at the dispensary are expected to lend a helping hand. The ball is to be given in Haines’ Hall, corner of Pennsyl- vania avenue and 8th street southeast, and is to be in charge of an executive com- mittee composed of Dr. Chester Beatty, —-——. ‘WOMEN’S CLUBS. Business Transacted at the Meeting of the Federation. At the meeting of the Federation of Wo- meri’s Clubs, in the lecture room of All Souls’ Church, yesterday afternoon, reports were presented by Mrs. Hannah B. Sperry, the president of the Women’s National Press Association; Mrs. E. B. Cowles of the Women’s Club for the Study of Par- liamentary Law; Miss Fannie Pomeroy, for the Legion of Loyal Women; Mrs. Ellen Thompson, for the Women’s Suffrage Association; Mrs. M. B. Platt of the local branch of the W. C. T. U.; Miss Bennett of the Excelsior Literary Club; Mrs. A. M. Hamilton, for the Department of the Po- tomac Women’s Relief Corps, and for the Wimodaughsis by Mrs. Jannet Bradley Hubbard. Mrs. La_ Fetra, formerly the president, reported the disbandment of the Legion of Loyal Women of American Lib- erty, which organization was formerly a member of the federation. After the reading of-these reports the members, present discussed briefly a_ bill providing for a change in the legal status of women in the District of Columbia, and a bill now in course of preparation by the Excelsior Literary Society, which provides @ penalty for children found on the streets after 10 at night. In the evening Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus- sey delivered a brief address on ‘“‘Women in the District and Their Standing in Law,” an explanation of the bill the com- mittee on legislation had presented during the afternoon. = — Lee’s Birthday Celebration. ‘The Confederate Veterans’ Association completed last evening, at their regular meeting, final arrangements for an unusual- ly attractive celebration of Gen. Robert E. Lee's birthday, Saturday evening. An ad- dress, as heretofore noted in The Star, by Col. Marshall of Gen. Lee’s staff will be de- livered in Masonic Hall, to which the public is invited. Following the address will be a banquet in the large dining hall adjoining, for which two hundred covers are an- chairman; Dr. N. P. Barnes, Dr. James | nounced. Cc. Arwine, Dr. Lewis J. Battle and Mr. J. Solicitor General Holmes Conrad will per- W. Hart. form the. duties of toastmaster. Senator —__s—__ nd to “The Army THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR. Senator, W ‘m. B. Bate, to “The Army of Tennessee: J. . Berry, to “The Army of Trans-Mis- J. C. C. Black, to “The Private * Mr. Leigh Robinson, to “The Ar- Jos. Wheeler, to “The Cav- ‘Gen. W. R. Cox, to ‘The Infantry;” obo Farrow, “The Women of the South;” Capt. James M. Morgan, to “The Navy;” “The Confederate Dead”—Iin silence, standing. : ‘The committee of arrangements consists of J. W. Drew, chairman; M. S. Thompson, W. A. Gordon, Major B. W. Anderson, J. H. Hobgood, Dr. Whit Hammett, Isaac Haas and Geo. H. Ingraham. , eS The Civic Center. The Civic Center’s center council met yesterday at the First Congregational Church, with Dr. Newman presiding and F. L. Siddons, W. F. Willoughby, John T. Doyle, Edwin Willetts, Miss Josephine Clark, Miss K. P. Hosmer and Miss F. P. Spofford present. Reports of various com- mittees were presented. Mr. Willoughby, chairman of the committee of the relations of capital to labor, stated that he had in- tigated the labor laws of the District, Nnd found that there 1s practically no legislation regarding labor in the employ- ment of women and children, and. no pro- visions for those who received injuries dur- ing the performance oftheir duties. The report also called attention to the absence of sanitation and hygienic measures. Mrs. M. A. Robbins and Mrs. 8. M. Newman) were elected members and assigned to the committee on housing the people. Mrs. ‘Alexander T. Kent and Mrs. Percy E. Smith were assigned to the committee on rism. pauPresolution was adopted seconding the action of the board of trade toward estab- lishing a free public Mbrary. —_-__— Gen. Birney’s Lecture. Gen. William’ Birney delivered the first of a course of four lectures on law before the ‘Wimodaughsis Club lgst evening, the sub- ject of the lecture being “The Relations of ‘Washington City and the District of Co- lumbia to the United States Government.” Gen. Birney gavea history of how the na- tional capital was established and how the present site came to be sélected, giving a tlear and concise statement of the way in which the general government participates in the affairs of the District government. The lecture was listened to by a large and appreciative audience. ——————— Dr. Power's Lecture Course. The Washington "0 fund of the Y. P. S. ©. B, received an addition last evening, the preceeds accruing from the second enter- tainment of Dr Power's lecture course at the Universalist Church. W. H. D. Sin- clair gave a Shakespearian recital, which was very highly appreciated, and Rev. Dr. A. G. Rogers read from Dickens’ “Pick wick Papers.” The Washington Lady Quartet also participated, as did Mr. John Tweedale. The last lecture of the course will be given Wednesday evening next, when Dr. Power will deliver his celebrated lecture on “Home Life and Personal Character of the Late President Garfield.” Officers of the District Assembly Formally Installed. The meeting of District Assembly’ No. 66, Knights of Labor, which was held last night was interesting principally from the fact that the semi-annual installation of officers took place. The ceremony was per- formed by Mr. Michael J. Bishop of Scit- uate, Mass., general worthy. foreman of the order, who made an eloquent and ap- propriate address. The affairs of Gambrinus Assembly. came up for discussion, and the delegates from the latter were assured that the syimpa- thies of the members of the K. of L. as- semblies are enlisted heartily with the locked-out men. The delegates from Gambrinus announced that they thought the: difficulties between the brewers and their membefs will be set- tled soon, and that they will-al¥ then -get work again. The Bottling House delegates reported that their members are willing to leave their places of employment whenever called upon to do so by competent author- ity, in order to help the cause of the brew- ers. alry;’ T. St —__— Letters of Administration. Peter F. Conroy has filed a petition in the Probate Court, praying for letters of ad- ministration on the estateof his wife, An- nie E. Conroy, who died several days ago. The estate is stated to consist of $5,346.26 deposited in the Nationat Safe Deposit, Sav- irgs and Trust Company; $5,811.10 in the Metropolitan Savings Bank of Baltimore and in “The Savings Bank. of *Balti- and premises No. 100 East Chase street, Baltimore. It is said that the day previous to her death Mrs. Conroy drew a check in favor of hers husband om’ the money on deposit, but that he neglected ‘0! present it until’after her death, when he found that the deposits had passed into her estate, re- quiring action by the courts to make them subject to the check, AED Sa The Women’s Christian Association. The Women’s Christian Association held its annual meeting on January 2 for the presentation of reports and the election of officers. This organization has now reached its twenty-fifth anniversary, with its aims end objects rore diversified and its sphere of usefulness enlarged. Of the first board ef managers some have been laid aside-from active work and many have passed to. their reward, so that but one of the original num- ber remains. Of the’ present board Mrs. John M. Harlan is president, Mi elville W. Fuller, Mrs. Henry B. Brown, Mrs. Geo. Shiras, Mrs. S. C. Pomeroy, Mrs. John Rod- gers, Mrs. Jeannie K. Stickney, Mrs. Geo. O. Little Mrs. W. C. Hill, Mrs. John Dalzell and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, vice presidents; Mrs. W L. Clift, secretary, and Mrs. Delia A. Freeman, treasurer. ——— ae Dr. Barnita’s Visit. Rev. S. B. Barnitz, D.D., the western sec- retary of missions of the Lutheran Church, is in the city, the guest of Rev. Dr. Parson, cn Capitol Hill. Dr. Barnitz lectured last night in the Church of-the Reformation on the results of his work in the western fields. uring the year 1895 the secretary-traveled 440 miles, holding some 200 services. Dr. Barnitz is of striking personality, having a fund of native humor. He resembles Mr. Lincoln much in stature and personal ap- pearance. —— A Medal of Hohor. ‘The Secretary gf War has awarded a medal of honor to Capt. H. H. Crocker, late a member of company F, second Massa- chusetts cavalry, on account of distinguish- ed conduct at the battle of Cedar Creek, Va. Captain Crocker is a resident of this city, and is a member of John F. Reynolds Post, G. A. R. ——.__ Death of Mrs. Palmer. Mrs. Palmer, wife of Gen. I. N. Paliner of the army, died yesterday at her residence, 1309 17th street, after a serious illness of mofe than a week. Her danghters, Mrs. Swift and Mrs. Denny, and ker coe Marringe and Divorce Laws of States and Territories. - There are six solidly printed pages rela- tive to the marriage and divorce laws of the various states and territories in The Star's Almanacs for 1896. Also 416 solidly printed pages of other statistical facts and information. On sale at all news stands and at Star, office. 25c, per copy. vices wil Sf Jonn’s Chrrch, and the interment will be in Arlington, sil. DESPONDENCY CAUSED IT. THE -NEXT » MAN‘: TO ‘HANG wos An Elderly Man Turned on the Gas and Died. ba Charles Parker Stuart, an elderly man tired of life because he thought the days of his usefulness had passed, committed suicide yesterday at the boarding house of Mrs. Mary Teague, No. 934 BH street northwest. Stuart, who was sixty-five years old, had been a hotel clerk in Balti- more and this city for about forty years, and had been employed at some of the best hotels. He had_been out of employment for some time until about a month ago, when he was given a situation at Emrich’s Hotel, opposite the Baltimore and Ohio depot. When his employment ceased he was found to have overdrawn his account $1.50, but this the hotel proprietor can- celed from the account and gave him money to pay up his life insurance policy for $5,000 and also money enough for his laundry bill. Stuart had been sick, and this, together with his loss of employment, made him despondent and he concluded to end his life in order that his son might get the insurance money and thereby te given a new start in life. Accordingly he went to Mrs. Teague’s boarding house, where he rented a room, turned on the gas and died. It was about 10:30 o’clock Wed- nesday night when he made arrangements at the boarding house and retired, explain- ing that his trunks would arrive the next day He stated that he was tired from overwork and asked that he be not called in the morning. Yesterday morning one of the ladies in the house rapped at his door, but received |no response, although she could hear the aged occupant of the room breafhing. Be- tween 3 and 4 o’clock she again rapped on the door. As before, there was no re- sponse, but this time she failed to detect any sound whatever. Then the door was forced open and it was discovered that Stuart had committed suicide in the manner stated. Before turning on the gas he had stuffed paper in the cracks about the -deor and windows and had put a pillow against the door to cover the keyhole. This was done to prevent the gas from escaping into the house. A letter addressed to his son was also found in the house. The body was pre- pared for burial by Undertaker Harvey. ———>__. AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS. Patsy Harris to Pay the Penalty for His Grime, Unless the President or Court of Ap- peals Saves Him—He is Los= ing Courage. Unless the President interferes or the Court of Appeals grants him a new trial, John alias ‘Patsy, Harris, a young colored man, will be hanged at the District jail Friday, the 3ist of this month. Harris killed Matthew SprueH,’a colored barber, the afternoon of the 4th of last July in Georgetown. He was convicted be- fore Judge Cole ‘the 24th of--last. October, and the 25th of the following month he was refused’ a new trial ahd: sentenced to be hanged: within the jaik between the,.houra. of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. om tke day above men- tioned. ‘ The . unfortusate man’s counsel, Messrs. Thompson ané& Rrailey, have car-. ried the case to the Count of Appeals, and the appeal is expected to‘be considered by that court some day next week. aes District Attorney Birneyds confident, how- ever, that the judgment .@f the lower court, will be affirmed, and will; it is understood, decline to recommend arcammutation of the death penalty, if such an appeal be made, in the event of a decision by the Court of Appeals adverse to Harris. ‘The murderer and his: victim occupied, with their families, rooms4m the same house in Georgetown, and on the day of the shoot- ing Harris came home in a slightly Intoxi- cated condition. Angry words passed be- tween the men, and Harris, when they sep- arated and his pistol was taken from him, declared that he would kill Spruell before, night. He shortly afterward returned, pistol in hand, and chased Spruell out of -the, house. The latter ran up the street, Harris following him, and dashed into a-doorway:~ As he did so Harris fired at him, and again as Spruell ran-up the stairway, the second shot inflicting a wound in the ab- domen, ‘from which Spruetl died in-a-short time. In his_defense, Harris claimed that Spruell had threatened his life, and aiso sought to excuse himself through a plea of intoxication. While it was not so shown during the trial, it is true that Harris, served a term in the penitentiary a fe’ years ago for shooting a man. e _ His Courage Oosing Away. During the trial, and even upon the ren- dition of the verdict, Harris was.appar- ently wholly unconcerned, replying to an official of the court, when asked what the verdict wus, “Oh, they gave me the rope.” But since he was eentenced to death his courage has rapidly declined, and teday the officers of the jail report him as being in a very nervous condition, almost unable to sleep. He has, it fs said, about given up all hope of securing a new trial, and spends most of the time on his knees in prayer and in reading his Bible. Ha has been visited by both Catholic and Baptist min- isters, but will, it is believed, embrace the. latter faith. He has a wife and small child. He remarked the other evening that he would prefer hanging to life imprison- ment, as he would, he explained, grieve himself to death if sent to thé peniten- tlary for life. An Enjoyable Reunion and Banquet of First Warders. » ‘The twenty-fifth annual reunion and ban- quet of the K. F: R.’s, a unique and mys- terfous secret society, was’ held last night at the Ebbitt. The orgarization was ef- fected Christmas day, 1871, and its charter members were a dozen boys who were play- mates in the old first ward of the city. Its President is Blair Lee, who has held the office for years, and its secretary is Albion |K. Parris, who has served in that capacity ever since the club was organized, in the frame building back of the White House, then used as a play house for the Grant children. ‘The boys who were playmates twenty-fiv> years ago are now men, who are making their mark in every honorable walk of life. About thirty of the members were present last night, and letters and tel- egrams of regret were read from many more, including Joseph Upton of Delaware, Cures EOS HOH os Prove the merits of Hood's Sarsaparilla— CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR UNION. iarrh, dyspepsia’ heuralgia, ~ sheumnatism, De s:rofula aud all ‘other blood’ diseases yield to Its power because Hood’s Preparations Completed for the Fourth Annual Convention Tonight. Everything is in readfhess for the, open- ing meeting of the fourth annual conven- tion of the District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union, which will be held this Sarsaparilla evening in Central Hall. Al day yesterday Ts the One True Blood Purifier. $1; six for a force of decorators was busy festooning 2S er ee ‘Hood & Co., streamers of red, white and blue bunting, z and draping large nations] and convention flegs. The gellery near the platform, whith will be occupied by the ministers and invited guests, is heavily draped with flags. A large red and blue convention flag, with its white star, and the legend, “Wash- ington, '96,” is effectively displayed just over the platform, with the national ei- blem draped above and to the sides. Moody Chotr Rehearsal. Yesterday afternoon the Moody choir held a rehearsal itt) the ball, directed by Percy 8S. Foster. 'A “number #f convention songs were sung, anda large part of the time was spent in. :practicing several an- thems, which will be heard difring the con- vention, including “Pray sfor the Peace of Jerusalem,” and ‘'O Lord; How Manifold.” —_—__———_ Another selection which bids fair to become Sirop de Batterie exceedingly. popular .withr lo leavor-4-is the finest syrup made. Try it on waffl ers is ‘Loyal Soldiers,’ the words of which | and cakes, at Ereoa's: 1413 G st. nw, ‘The Were written by John D. Morgan, secretary | only place in town that has it. jal7-6t* of the committee of 796, and the music Se Se composed by Percy 8. Foster: » oss} You've Never Eaten Any Sausage Mrs. A..J. Brown and Miss Alice Kimball | You'll enjoy quite so much—as you will will act as accompanista during the con-| ours. We make it and flavor it. All kinds. vention, and Mrs. Carrie Kidwell Stewart | J, A. Augusterfer, 656 Center Market. 1t will sing several soprano solos. For the 2 s benefit of those who: are without song books, the committee ef arrangements has had printed several theusand Jeaflets, with the words of the hymns which will be sung, and these wif be distributed at each session. . Dr. Clark to Arrive Tomorrow. Dr. Clark, president of the United So- clety of Christian Endeavor, and General Secretary Baer and Mrs. Baer will arrive tomorrow afternoon. Dr. Clark and Mr. Baer will make addresses at the big '96 committee’s rally which is. arranged*for tomorrow evening. In the afternoon, after the close of the junior rally, at’ whtch meeting also Dr. Clark makes an address, the speakers of the conventior will be en- tertained at dinner at the Ebbitt House by the committee of '96. ————————— Ladies of the G. A. R. Installation. The public installation of U. S. Grant Circle, No. 1, Ladies of the G. A. R., was largely attended. The services commenced with the salute to the flag, a beautiful cere- mony which is used in all their meetings. The officers installed were: President, Mrs. Addie R. Perkins; senior vice president, Mrs. Laura A. Lemmon; junior vice president, Mrs. Celia A. Sneden; chaplain, Mrs. Lillie ‘A. Overacker; treasurer, Mrs. Sarah’ S. Thorne; secretary, Mrs. Emma Myers; con- ductor, Mrs. Mary J. Pine; guard, Mrs. A. E. O’Ccnnell. The services were conducted by Mrs. Florence C. George, past president of the circle.. Mrs. Perkins, in a few pleasing remarks, tharked the members of the circle for the Honor conferred upon her. Mrs. Nek” lie C. Royce, whose third term of office has just expired, and who js also national senior vice president, was called upon for a speech and responded in her usual happy manner. Messrs. Johnson, Player, Clark and McKee, known in Grand Army circles as the “Old Boys’ Quartet,” and who are honorary mem- bers of the circle, sang several selections, and, by request, Mrs. Royce sang the ‘Star: Spargled Banner.’ Recitationé by Mrs. E. L. Hort and Mrs. Crandall,-a song by Mrs~ Emma Myers and remarks by Mr. McKea- na, closed: the. program, after which re- freshments were served. —— Liable_to-Ge rong! - Make no mistake as to name and num- ber. Those 5-lb. boxes Sweet Creamery Butter for $1.50 are “best” at D. “William’ Oyster’s, 340 Certer Market. *Phone 1285.— HOOD'S PILLS easy to buy, easy to take, easy in effect. 25¢. SOSESSSOTSSCELOSSSIOSSSOLES CITY ITEMS. For Tomorrow (Saturday), Best Burbank Potatoes, 39c. bu.; strictly fresh Eggs, 20c. doz.; ‘best Sugar-cured Shoulders, 8c.; finest Elgin Butter, 28c.; best Patent Flour produced; finest Teas and Cof- fees; 4-year-old pure Rye .Whisky, T5c. qt. bot.; 5-year-old Rye Whisky, $1 qt. bot.; 7 lbs. best Starch, 25c.; all goods as. recom- mended, or money refunded. M. Metzger Co., 417 7th st. n.w. ite see “Standard Dictionary.”—Subscribers who have vol. 1 can now be supplied with vol. R. A. Dinsmore, 628 G n.w. UD ——_ Dove Brand Hams Are Famous for their mildness and flavor. Little fat and bone. All branded with a “Dove.” Miller & Krogmann,Cei.ter & Northern mkts. Easy to Shop at Center Market. Everything there—you could wish for the table. Come to our stands for Vegetables, Fruits and Poultry. Largest, finest display in the market. Nothing but the choicest. Cannon & Chandler, 76 to 81 Center Mkt. 1t se eet Hartig, 7th and K n.w., for Skates We bave al: kinds and sizes of Ice Skates. Sure to fit you. Prices to suit all. jal6-2t —— Exclusive control of a new $100 art work —de luxe edition—will be given to a compe- tent agent. Dinsmore, 628 G n.w. 1t* ee geet Imported wines and straight whiskies oriy at Spanier's, 1307% F,street. ja6-mwftofel : —————— Special for This Week Only. We offer Cabinet Photographs for $2.50 per dozen. Bishop & Meyer, 905 Pa. ave. jal3-5t* Mertz’s Drug Store. SATURDAY ONLY. ———— __ Just for one day—Saturday only—we will sell. 100 Two-grain QUININE PILLS _ For 15C" Not over 100 pills to a buyer. As an additional one-day attaction Advertisement. * ———— we will sell Mertz’s 25c. senansotansssstteuenemea| ectoral-Balsam, z ROYAL} BAKING iPOWDERi " Absolutely: Pure... A cream of tartar batting: Saturday For 13¢. This is a pleasant and prompt cure fo coughs and colds. and especially good for children, Get our large catalogue and -price ———= list! Free for the asking! MERTZ’S Modern Pharmacy, 1 & F. it powder: ° Highest of all in lomvening strength, ~ -* —Latest United States Government - Feod Report. SHA Gets your SKATES SHARPENED by expert grinders. Full concave edge .. 2S . 25C- Alfred A. Smith & Co., Jali-12a but dare not,"" says so whem Dr. Kennedy's Favorite You as if bas thousands of others? |-1108 F st. oedy Will cafe AMUSEMENTS, Metzerott’s. “°SDAr FI se Rev. D. J. Stafford, D. D. SUBJECT, Hamlet. — Benefit of Carroll Institute. Repeated by request. To be had from the members of the institute. . These tickets are exchangeable for reserved seats om payment of 25c. or 50c. extra on or after Jan, 20, at Metzerott’s Music Store. §a13,15,17,19to23ine Ohio; ‘Lueius-M,-Cultlen, now a lawyer in Denver; Pierre L. Stevens of Montgomery Taylor ville, Capt. Frank-E. -Hoffs, now at Water- viiet arsenal, New York; Lieut. John P. minieg, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Wil- lis P of Los Angeles, Cal.; Rev.Charles Morris Addison of Fitchburg, Mass., and Hubbard T. Smith. After the menu was discussed toasts were responded to. Among those present were Albion K. Parris, Capt. Gonzales S. Bing- ham, U. 8. A.; Lieut. Thomas N. Wood, Robert O. of East Bridgewater, Mass.; Representative Hugh R. Belknap of Chicago, Henry Towers, Charles Page Bry- and, Rev. William Tayloe Snyder, Walter H. Chew, Leonard C. Chew, Augustus C. Almy, U. 8 _N.; William E. Almy, U.S. A.; James WitketBettet,,U."'S: A.; Joseph C. Hardie, Arthur D. Kerr, Frank E. Smith, J. Blake Kendall, JF. Paret, William B. Le Duc, Benjamin Miller, Henry E. Davis, Robert O. Harris, Frederick C. Van Viiet, Middleton C. Cuthbert, Mark B. Kerr and Frank 'B. Crosthwaite. ~ AMUSEMENTS. ICE PALACE Convention Hall, CORNER, &TH_AND,L. STREETS, N.W. BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. METZEROTT MUSIC HALL. Soloist, Mr. RAFAEL JOSEFFY. Tickets now on sale at Metzerott’s. REAL ICE SKATING | sstitaatst ceanettiBte SATURDAY somNInG. a 4T| See The : : een Sos oe from 1 Instructio” - ree. LYNCHING! THE ‘ICE PALACE ORCHESTRA AT EVERY A new supply “OF skates ‘Just “feceived. Sizes to suit alle Private iastruction@uritg ‘morning ‘hours. For particulars addcoss management. Special—N x" Week— THE WORLDS GREATEST “LADY FANCY SKATER, ‘ “Miss Ma “widson. Every evening at 8 o’clock—20 minutes’ exhibition. Don't miss seeing this startlingly real- istic, blood-curdling scene of & lynching, as reproduced in the Kinetoscope!. ‘The most original attraction ever seen in the Kinetoscope " Come in tonight and see 1 BC. Musical Parlors of the rs Columbia Phonograph Co.,919 Paav. Jale-244 Single: Admission. Ten tickets (book; jal7-40d AGS GRAND OPERA-HOUSE. ENGAGEMENT OF _ HENRY IRVING, Miss [BLLEN.. TERRY, AND THE LONDON LYCEUM COMPANY. 25 cents + $2.00 Bischoff Concert, First Congregational Church, Cor- ner roth and G Sts., Friday, Jan. 17th. -The program will include the following well- known people: Mrs. H. C. Browning, Mrs. John Seager, Miss Virginia Powell Goodwin, Miss Lillian « -| Sefton, Miss Xarifa Hancock, Miss Elsie M. Bond, Mr. Douglass G. Miller, Me. John Tweedale and Dr. J. W. Bischoff. Reserved seats at Ellis & Co.'s, $37 Pa. ave. NIGHT, ‘KING -ARTHUR.” King Arghur—Henry Irv Guinevere—Miss Terry. Eaterdasmatioce, Phe Merchant of Venice” = jnight..“A Stcry of Waterloo” and “The SESS 4a5-3t* at Sunday Night, Jan..19, g SECOND CONCERT BY “CAIRO” STABLES, 1620 ¥ |. W. — NE’ WASHINGTOS FEW MILITARY BAND, carriages and handsome sneer 4 WILL 4 HALEY, Director, ceptions and balls. Prices reasonable. a ons t= Assisted by MALONEY. de30-19t RAV. FL LECTURES ; Leon H. Vincent METROPOLITAN CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 515 12th st. n. peed as 300n as sued. > Amerfear 3 las eS & Spc- clalty. Single subscription, 1 year, $5.00; Emerson, months, $3.00; 3 mionths, $2.00; 1 month, Te. & For partscaiacs eee &e., aq at Wesley 1 aol, of Sass. BRAR Wass: Ss LE, A 7-0" . ley Chay corner, ae ~ —_ TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, orena | Ticker Ticket of the course. Lafayette Square {ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.) JOHN W HOUSE. ALBAUGH. -+-Manager. sane ae: Every Evening. DR. W. N. HAILMANN, NATIONAL SUPT. OF * Matinee Saturday. Indian schools, will speak on.“ “MANNIE © ; cew| Schoola’ Saturday. Jana at ct : = “hols, y, Jan. 18 at 31 am, al PRESENTING TRE Ni hall of che Colun bian University, th .. MUSICAL OOMEDY, lecture is under the direction of sts. we Columbian Kindergarten Association, and free, so it PALMER ae ew op Os THE the Pablic. ___ = oer SONGS “THE EMOTIONAL IN ART’—A PARLOR TALE exp, comeDt. SCHOOL | ty ‘prot. 'D. P. Antcows. of the Corcoran Art UP To MCsIC GIR School, at the ¥. (MCA, Rooms, zs N. ¥- Y L ave. o.w., Lenman b . Admission free. > ‘TIMES erties dics invited. “FIDAY, January 17, "06, 8 pam, MONDAY,, JANUARY: :20-0NE. WEEK. MADAME + GHURCH OF OUR FATHER, 3 5 Cor. 13th and L sts, nw. SANS-GENE SS MAB Seis wa : ° ss Benefit of the LEGION OF LOYAL WOMEN. KATHRYN KIDDER AND THE ORIGINAL CAST. NEXT WEDNESDAY MATINEE, KATHRYN KIDDER, BER FIRST APPEARANCE AS ROSALIND IN AS YOU LIKE IT. SEATS. NOW ON SALE. Jal6-tt A (REMY Prices Ze. We, Te. and $1.00. Wed. and Sat, Matinees- 25c. and 50c.. Reserved WI. BARR In che Farcical Comedy, THE RISING GFNERAT'ON. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE, y. Rev. A. G. ROGERS, RCMANCE GF NORTHERN ENGLAND. Over 109 fine illustrations and dissolving views, with novel piusica: effects. Tickets, 25c., at Metzerott's, 1110 F st. mw. EXCURSIONS 4c. Overlook Inn. COACHES coxxnor wre WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN CABLB RAILWAY at Penn. ave. and Sth st. ¢.c., and METROPOLITAN RAILWAY at East Capitot and 8th ste. 6. EVERY UR FROM 2:10 TO 11:30 P.M. mG Fp ET or} |COACHES T CAPITOL E Of THE TOWN, | FOR coagaae ~ | OVERLOOK INN 2423 £5. “DOWN IN“ DIXIE. Seats reedy. NEW Sationan.tHeaten, Every Evening, Wed. apd Sat. “Matinee. GEORGE. EPWARDES* “BURLESQUE COMPANY, FROM -THE GAIBTY THEATER, London, presenting the Musical Farce, The Shop Girl. Management of AL “Haymiaa and Charles Frohman. Jal6-tt WHITCOMB TOURS. ALL TRAVELING EXPENSES INCLUDED. A Barty, Wil leave NEW YORK SATURDAY, 9 MARCH 21. on. the favorite steamship FULDA of the NORTH GERMAN LLOYD LINE for a SPECIAL TOUR OF 72 DAYS . Spain, Portugal, Pa NEXT WEEK, FEA, og a tig iy = " at to Gibraltar, Ronda, SEVILLE (du u THE FATAL CARD. Week Cenmonials).” GRANADA. MADRID, LIS- BON, PARIS, LRUSSELS, LONDON ud’ other Seats and boxes now on sale. $a16-tt | places of interest. = ‘A party will ave New York on the same date (and same steamer) for GRAND TOUR OF 185 DAYS RQUGH SOUTHERN EUROPE, Famous: French Painting. Inclusive of an extended round of SOUTHERN . hi LEVANT, Y, SI SL eae ne eee ee keeere sarrcatees NIA, HERZBGOV NGAI, GER- - Veerhoff’s ‘@ulleries; 1937 # st. Once seen never | MANY, FRANCE OTHER TOUS THROUGH ECROPE—May 16, May 23, June 20 ani July 4. CALIFOUNIA TOURS Jan, 24, Feb. 6, Feb. 11, Gioitipa TOURS Jan 34, LO} —Jan. , MEXCO TOURS Jan, 2t-and Feb. 14 SECOND TOUR TO JAPAN AND CHINA—Egb. to be forgotten. , Admission, 25 cents. The Blacksmith. 420 INDEPENDENT RAILROAD AND STEAMSHIP hor tied Se TICKETS TO ALL POINTS, iy RE JZ ERNAD’! CEU TER, Se criptive book, mentioning Ke ae Stiur ‘trip desited. Special cireular for Kuro ticular, trip des! abe. © pean Tours. i THIS. WHER. di JUHN W. ISHAM'S ~ OETOROONS, A : ‘Yocluding MMB. 5 FRED J. PIPER, The Brénze Melba; |The Eulnent Baritone, 4A0—EMINENT -STARS—40 Next Week=The NEW: YORK STARS. - -Jal3-Gt METZEROTT,.HALL. Monday Eve.,. January 20. RAYMOND & WHITCOMB, 1005 Chestnut st., Mutoal Life Ins. building, 6-3t Bhiladelphia. N. & W. Steamboat Co. , in the year for Fortress Monroe, Norfoil, Newport Nem and all points south by ce the superb. powerful steel steamers ‘s R Newport, News," “Norfolk” and. ~“Washlag- ‘ ONLY’ APPEARANCE OF tax Muily, on the following schedule: ee — mm. |v. Portamonth 6:50 p.m, a x. Washi P. - Be p. YVETTE fe Teer : eee abRoS a Ft. Monroe. luv Ft. Monroe.7:20 Norfolk. am:|Ar. Alexandria Portsmouth . We 00.6230 ‘ ela Hotel and Vi ors to the inginia will find this the most attractive route, ht's rest... by steam Bea insuring a comfort Large and luxurious reoms beated and ‘titea throughout with electric ar Din- room service is a la carte, and fobm the best that the markets of Washi ard Norfolk can afford. “GUIBERT nd her Concert, Company Mise AMY, HARTLY, Soprano;, Miss LOUISE, ENG: to; Mr. W. GReOne Wsihitone, ORLANDO. HALLEY, nd MARKS. Ten pe direction of Mr. T. D. kets 0: cale at 618, 619, 1421 Pennsyiva- SEATS NOW CN SALE. - BR B. apd O. ticket office, corner 15tb Prices, $1.00, $1.50, “$2.00 and_ $2.50. "_jall-tt Street and New York avenue, and on board steamers, where time table, map, etc., can also oi, ren, ie _ i) Pe whart, foot of ith ste Wash: jst JING. CALLAHAN, General Yanager, STEAMER MACALESTER UNIVERSALIS? CHURCH, 13TH AND L N.W. HIRD SERIES, THE_PEOPLt’S COURSE. Reserved seat top eres of es entertainments, Or an average of TEN CENTS for each eveaing. Ret. ERS, pastor Universalist Church | g aie e Tev ‘HOWARD WILBUR ENXIR, fi JOH Pe CLUAL of Calfterata temo evenings)! Str. 9 JOHN P. M of fornia (two ev ye Ir. cae PURRAY,. the wellcknown lecturer (two Toub of Washington, evel All the entertainments superbly flus- Daily (except Su »,, aeait 10 a.m., returning by 2:30 trated with magnificent col lantern photographs, At aw. rat Sale of seats progressing rapidly at Metzerott's, | FARE (ROUND TRI bole where circulars containing further information a6 | Admission to grunds. Kmnlig to dates, subje ts, etc., may be obtained. Tickets, with for sale at wharf apd at hotels, ELEGANT CAFE ON STEAMER. Wil so make river iandings os far as Glymont, stopping for *reight and passencers both ways. Fo. charters, ete., apply at office of Steamer Mac alester. (ocld-ty L. L. BLABE, Capt. evening, January 20, “Ben Hur."* “Jall-8t® ¥ SHELDON’S CLASSES FOR sae MINUET, ¥erman and Delsarte a1. now forming. Thursdays and ‘Sicardayss day and Popular rates, > 78, evening. ecd-6m