Evening Star Newspaper, January 23, 1896, Page 12

Kidder, in “Madame Sans Gene. iN THE POLICE CQURT|THE WORLD OF’ SOCIETY 12 - — LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. = Lafayette Square Opera House—Kathryn ) Sadness and Joy in Today's Long Pro- Allen's Grand Opera House.—No perform- ance. New National Card.” Academy of Music.—Down in Dixie.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—The New York Stars. Columbia ?honograph Company, 919 Penn- sylvania avenue.—Exhibition of the Graph- phone and Kinetcseape. Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- West.—Ice Palace. Metzerott Music Hall.—Lecture by Rev. D. J. Stafford, D.D., on “Hamlet,” for the benefit of Carroll Institute. 696 11th street northwest.—The poster ex- hibition of the Business Woman's Club. St. Stephen's P. E. Parish Hall.—Series of tableaux and music. —>— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Theater—“The Fatal Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monro at 7 p.m. ————— Just one second. 14 fine cabinet photo- graphs in two styles for $2.50. Photographs taken day and evening by our new precess (patented). Clinedinst, 907 Pa. ave. and 1207 F st. 40c. chickens free. Johnston's, page 6. Men's Derby and Fedo Styles, new, desirable g00: extra value. A. T. Lewi: Gas and Oil Heaters. Shedd & Bro.’s, 432 1c latest and $2; st. ‘a Hats, $1. $1. ‘OMFORTABLE Oil Heaters. Costs ROOMS ARE ALWA af heated with Barler’s Jess t coal to operate. up. AS. T: CARTER > Human artificial eyes. Hempler’s, 6th&av. pias — NO ONE DOES FINER WORK Or has handsomer paper than ‘ve. We paper rooms—82 up NOLTE, S10 9th st. Oyster cra Ib. Johnston's, p.6. NO MUDDY WATER if you use a Berke- teld Fitter. Price, $4, at Shedd & Bro.’s. CITY AND DISTRICT. c Sole Beneficinry. The will of the late Justinia Freund, @ated January 31, 1805, filed yesterday, ap- points Catherine Trieber, a daughter, ex- ecutrix, and makes her sole beneficlary, with remainder to the latter's children. ——_— Oyster Roast. ‘The members of light batt2ry A, D. C. N. G., last evening entertained their friends at-an oyster roast in the National Guard Armory. The gathering was entertained with music and other fea’ oughly erjoyable time was i eae nted a Divorce. Chief Justice Bingham yesterday after- Moon granted Eugenia A. De Groot a di- vorce from John W. De Groot, because of the husband's desertion of his wife and child. The parties were married in Balti- more, Md., December, ISS7, when Mrs. De Groot but sixteen years of age. The desertion, not denied by curred September IS0, 3 Was awarded the custody 6f the’ child. A valuable gift of the late W the to the Ei of books, m Hendley, examiner in patent office, was formally presented the property ern High ‘hool this snorning Hendiey, appropriate ex- being held in the exhibition tall of fing. given at the Central High esterday afternoon, ie pupils composing the aw Those who par- ticipated were M n, Mrs. Perkins, s Allen and Mr. Anton Burchard. Sent Home. A blind man, led by a small boy, called at the first police station last night and asked for lodging. He gave his name as W. B. Oden, and said he belonged in Roanoke, Va. It has been only a short time since he Was sent from here to Phila- delphia and now he is on his way back home. He is a piano tuner, and says he has been blind since he was three years old. The police gave the blind.man and his boy a geod supper and made them comfortable for the night in a witness rocm. ‘Today Acting Sanitary Officer Amiss furnished~him transportation part the way home. — = Fire Insurance Election. The Equitable Industria Insurance Cum- pany held its annual election Tuesday at the office of the secretary, Allen C. Clark, © F street, and chose the following di- rectors: George J. Bessler, August Burg- dorf, George W. Casilear, Allen C. Clark, H. S. Cummings, George J. Johnson, Allison Nailor. jr.. Jorn C. Parker, John G. Slater and John S. Swormstedt. At the directors’ meeting the following officers were electec President, John C. Parker: S. Swormstedt; lar! Mattingly, esq. eS Made Beneficiary. The will of William W. Whitmore, dated October 9, 1895, filed yesterday, appoints his widow, Eliza Whitmore, executrix, and makes her sole beneficiary. Charges Fraud. A notice of contest over the will of her brother, William Stevens, has been filed in the Probate Court by Rose Chisell, who Was giveh the sum of $5. The will provided that the widow, Ann Stevens, and Emily Stevens, an adopted daughter, should be and should Mrs. atric ale, tween them. the estate, two lots in be equa’ divided be- Chisell claims that the lly executed, and that it Was procured through the undue influence and fraud of Ann ens, George or Emily Watts, or some other person or per- sons. n _———— Geological Society Meeting. The Geological Society held its forty-first meeting last night in the assembly room of the Cosmos Club. Prof. S. F. Emmons presided, and, after ® short business session, two interesting papers were presented, the first by Mr. Arthur Keith, upon the subject, “Crystalline Groups of the Appalachians,” and the sec- ond by Mr. €. R. Van Hise, upon the “Prin- ciples of North American pre-Cambrian Geology.” ee During Good Behavior. The Aldine Literary Society at its last meeting debated the question: “Resolved, That the President should hold office during good behavior.” The affirmative was presented by Ben Dreyfuss and R. Meyer, and the negative by J. Dammann and A.’ Price. ‘The decision was in the affirmative. a An Incorporation. Articles incorporating the Supreme Coun- cll of Sovereign Grand Inspector General ‘Thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scotish Rite of Free Ma- sonry for the United States have been filed by the following trustees: Maj. W. Bay- George Gibson, John R. Wright, Sam- uel G. Eberly, William P. Cole and Wililam H. Crosby. The object of the soctety is the mutual improvement and benefit’ of its members and of all Scottish Rite Masons, znd the exercise of benevolence and char- ty. ——— Don't Wait Until You Want to Use It. It will keep. Order right away, then you'll have it when in a hurry—5-ib. box best butter at $1.50. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Penna. ave. and 5th and K sts. mkt.—Advt. > Champagne Imports in 1895. Aceording to Custems Statisties Mumm’s Extra Dry aggregate 79,049 cases, or 45,125 cases more than of any other brand. This wine is noted for its remarkable quality, purity and natura! dryness.—Advt. —_——— 100 Ft. Beards for $1.00. ‘These boards are wide, heart, and any Jength you wish. Frank Libbey & Co.; 6th Street and New York avenue.—Advt. De Groot } Mysterious Party With a. Bleyele— Happy Lot When the Breakfast ‘Was Distributed. There was a happy lot of prisoners in the Police Court cells this morning when Caterer Baker appecred with a large cof- fee pot in one hand and a basket of rolls and hot sausage in the other. “Here's my ticket, Mr. Baker,” called a number of voices. “It's hot coffee I want today,” said one of the tramps. “I had plenty of grub given to me last night, and it’s keeping me up yet.” One by one the thirty-one vietims were given their breakfast through the bars, and it is unnecessary to state that they were made happier, and were soon singing some of the popular airs, which would have shocked the court had the singing been indulged in after the procession started. There was one man in @ police station last night who did not get a free ride, but was turned out in the rain instead. This action on the part of the police did not of- fend the ma.s, for it was the first timle he had ever been behind the bars, and he was glad to enjoy the free air once more, £, “I would like a place to stay over night, was what he said when he entered the p lice station, but instead of being given a feather bed he was put in a cell, where he slept on an iron cot. It was the intention of the police to send him to court, as all such strangers are sent, but the man told such a sad story that the officers took pity on him and re- leased him. “I'm from the west,” he said, “and for the first time in my life I was compelled to leave home a year ago and look for work.” According to his story, he found employ ment, but soon lost it because of his in- temperate habits, and again he was thrown on the road. Once more he has made‘ up his mind that he will let rum alone, and, having a situation promised him in Rich- mond, he started in that direction, with a d-termination to do right and regain his place in respectable society. Suspicious Story. Thomas Wheeler was one of the strangers who was not so forturate. He wore a blue suit of clothes and a red shirt. This young man came to the city this morning about 3 o’clock on a Baltimore and Ohio freight train, and he also had with him a Crawford bicycle, compara- tively new. “I found him just as the train stopped at Eckington,” said Policeman Evans, “‘and he made contradictory statements. He said he had been employed on the Western Maryland rafiroad, and had also followed a cireus. “T suppose,’ said the judge to the officer, “that you want this man held for a few da; intil you can find the owner of the sir,” the officer said. “‘When I ar- rested him he said he had ridden about a hundred miles, but a cyclometer on the wheel registered more than 600 miles.” ‘The officer said that the wheel was _per- fectly clean and did not appear to have been ridden recently. Wheeler said that the officer had misun- derstood him. “I came here from Roanoke,” he said, “but stopped on the way at Shepherdstown. I rode down the towpath as far as Point of Recks and would have come all the way on my wheel, but Z got so tired and the track got muddy.” “What about tnis wheel?” asked him. “I got it in Roanoke from a man named Neal Smith,” he answered. “I traded an- other wheel for it.” “Where can Neal Smith be found?’ “I can't say, but I think he has left Roanoke.” “Where did he stop there?” the judge “At Mrs. Smith’s boarding house, but the house was destroyed by fire about two weeks ago.”” Tom said that he stopped at the Roan- oke House while he was there, but he could not give the name of anybody in Roanoke | who knew him. Judge Kimball committed him until Mon- day in order to give the officers time to make inquiries about the bicycle. A Queer Rule. Charles Muller, a boy with a disfigured eye, was released on his personal bonds yesterday and directed to go to the Emer- gency Hospital for treatment. He went there, but was told to return at 1 o'clock teday. Last night he called at a police sta- tion for lodging, and the result was that this morning he was in the procession, where he told his story of his inability to get treatment yesterday. A telephone message sent to the hospital brought a response which corroborated what the boy had said, and Judge Kimball said he thought it was a shame that the boy could not get treatment yesterday. But,” said Bailiff! Kendig, “the eye class meets today at 1 o'clock.” “I don’t care when it meets,” said the judge; “the day’s delay may result in the less of the eye.” The boy was again released and told to go to the hospital at 1 o'clock. John Smith and Uriah Jones, colored strangers, who called at the ninth precinct station last night and asked for lodging, were arraigned as vagrants, and they said guilty. They were given ten days each. Guilty,” was the plea of William Thom- as when arraigned on a charge of disorder- ly conduct. “The court fines you five dollars.” An elderly man named William Cotton, a victim of inten:perance, who next appeared, presented a horrible example of the evils of rum drinking. He had been brought in under the vagrancy act on complaint of his attending physician. “He's a good, honest old man,” said the doctor, “and until a few weeks ago he was a good citizen. I've done all I can for him, and now I think he will have to be sent to :. place where he will get the liquor out of “Do you want him sent where he can Bet medical treatment?” inquired the court. “He may need a little treatment,” the witness answered. Judge Kimball sent him to the almshouse for ten days, and directed that he be given medical treatment. Other Cases. “I'm guilty,” answered Bert Dorsey, against whom there was a charge of dis- orderly conduct, and the usual five was imposed. James Zane, John Zemby andl Frank Harris were in the procession as vagrants, and their plea was “guilty.” “Have you anything to say?” the court asked. “Give me a chance, I'll leave town,” an- Swered one of them. “And what about the others?” “We'll do the same.” The men had been found begging, and the court sent them down for a month. “I had been out of the workhouse only a said 1 man whose name was given as Commaran, “and, my God, I didn’t think I'd get arrested so quick.” “You will get arrested very quick when you go to begging,” the judge told him. “See here, judge,” said the man, “I’m not a drinking man, but am willing to work at anything. Last evening ¥ had a ticket for lodging at the mission and begged for some food. Let me go this time and I'll walk right out of the town.” - “How long a sentence did I give you the last time you were here?” “Thirty days, but I got off five dzys for good behavior. “I can’t let you go,” the judge told him, aoe I'll give you a light sentence. Ten days,” —— Kicked by a Horse. John Smallwood, colored, was kicked by a horse yesterday afternoon while working in the stable of Dr. Holt in Jackson’s alley. When he reached the Emergency Hospital Smallwood was completely bathed in blood, which was flowing from a severe scalp wound. Dr. McGrath stopped the hemor- rhage and “dressed the injur: ‘Ye —_-—__ Master Painters’ Association. The Master Painters’ Association were entertained at dinner Tuesday night by Mr. John Carr. The following members at- tended: Thomas A. Brown, George E. Kirk, C. Macnichol, jr., Howard Markwood, Chas. P. Coomes, Jesse Mann, Chas. 8. Coomes, Jas. Newton. | {Continued from Seventh Page.) gave a charming tea Monday. They give another tea next Monday, the 27th. Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Finley have gone to Chicago to remain until February 1. Mrs. Finley will be at home Thursdays in Feb- ruary. é Miss Walcott, assisted by Mrs. Boody, will be at home tomorrow from 4 to 5, at ‘704 20th street. Miss Townsend, daughter of Hosea Town- send of Colorado, is the guest of Mrs. Teller. Mrs. and Miss Wyville will receive Janu- ary 24. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reed of Albany, N. Y., are the guests of Mrs. Geo. Giles, 1736 14th street. H. C. Joy, formerly of this city, now of Shelburn Falls, Mass., with his wife are here on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Long- ley, 821 Massachusetts avenue, Capitol Hill. Mrs. Edgar Allan of 1501 11th street will not receive. tomorrow, but will receive Fri- day, January 3ist, for the last time, as- sisted by. Mrs. Bernard Lee Grove and a bevy of young ladies. Mrs. G. Richard Thompson will be at home Friday, January 24 and 31, from 3 to 6, 1907 G street. Mrs. N. J. Horn, 1813 Corcoran street, will be home Thursday, January 23, from 4 to 6, and 8 to 11. She will have with her Miss F. A. Perkins, Miss de Vecchy and Miss Lillian A. Filler. Mrs. William J. Miller and Miss Marion Miller will not be at home tomvrrow, but will receive Fridays in February. Miss Nora V. Walthers cf Wilmington is visiting Miss Haney of 18th street. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. E. Baden have is- sued cards announcing the marriage Tues- day evening of their daughter, Frances Henshaw, to Dr. Marvin Ashedown Custis. ‘The wedding was a very quiet one, only the immediate families being present. After the ceremony supper was served, and later in the evening Dr. and Mrs. Custis left for a northern tour. They will be at home and raceive their friends February 7 and 14. Mrs. Chas. Kaufman will be at home Fridays. Mrs. Judson ents will receive to- morrow, assisted by Miss Netherland, 1831 Corcoran street. The Aldine Literary Society was organ- ized about one year ago with eight mem- bers. The membership has tripled, and next week they will celebrate their anni- versary at their rooms in Society Temple, oth and G streets. A birthday party was given to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Darnall's daughter's baby daughter, who was a year old last night. Music and dancing were enjoyed. Those present were Mrs. M. C. Darnall, Mrs. A. McD. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. -A. King, Mr. F. J. Darnall, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Johnson and daughter, Miss B. Killigan, Mr. McHemeny and Mr. Geo. Stuckert. Miss Clara Worch celebrated her eigli- teenth birthday last Mcnday evening at her resigence, 1912 Pennsylvania avenue, where she received many beautiful presents. A great many relatives and friends were Present, among whom were Misses Sophie Fretsch, Cora Dietz, Emma Holst, Julia Brackhagen, Blanch Quackenbush, Lizzie Erb, Clara Hense, Martha Hense, Linda Begle, Clara, Henrietta, Emma and Ida. Worch, Messrs. Chas. Dietz, Otto Land- graf, Percy Keating, Chas. Snell, Bert Thornett, Arthur Breakhagen, Eugene Pa: tell, Jas. Exline, Wm. Poulton, Emiel Hol Wm. Seantleburry, Mr. and Mrs. A. Worch and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Worch. Announcements were received this morn- ing by the many friends in this city of the marriage of Miss Nellie Mathilda Walker and Mr. Walter Collin Clephane Monday, January 20, at the residence of William J. Walker, the brother of the bride, in New Orleans. Miss Walker has been living for some time past in New Orleans with her-| eens who is her nearest surviving rela- tive. Mr. Clephane is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Clephane, prominent residenis and well known in soc‘al and business circles of this city, and is one of the most prominent and successful of the younger members of the bar of the District, where he has been practicing his profession for a number of years. Immediately after the marriage ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Clephane left for Florida, where they will remain some time. Upon their return to the city they will go to housekeeping at the Alexander, No. 1511 U_ street, where apartments have been elegantly fitted up for their accommodation. They will be at home to their friends on February the lith and 2ist. Mrs. and Miss Hichborn will not be at home Friday, but will receive on Friday, the 31st. A pretty wedding took place at the Meth- odist Episccpal Church Scuth, on Washing- ton street, in Alexandria, Va., on the even- ing of the 2ist instant, at half-past 8 o'clock. Miss Blanche Elizabeth Graham of Alexandria and Mr. Philip Otterback of Washington were married by Rev. J. T. Williams, pastor of the church, in the pres- ence of a large number of their friends. Untit the arrival of the bridal party the ushers, Mr. A. E. Heilig and Mr. Frederick S. Young of Washir gton, and Mr. Urban 8. Lambert and Mr. Samuel P. Fisher of Al- exandria, were kept busy seating guests. Miss Alice Thomas presided at the organ, and rendered Mendelssohn’s and ‘Wagner's wedding marches, “Promise Me,” ete. The altar was handsomely decorated with palms, oriental plants and cut flowers. The bride, who is a daughter of Mr. Edgar C. Graham, entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her away. The groom was attended by Mr. Edwin Terry of Washington. The bride wcre a handsome gown of green cloth and velvet, with hat to match, and carried a beautiful bouquet of bride’s roses. After the ceremony Mr. ‘| and Mrs. Otterback left on a tour through the north, and will be at heme Wednesdays after February 15 at 318 E street northeast. Annie Darnell, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Darnell of 517 § street north- west, was given a party Tuesday evening, January 21, in honor of her birthday. Miss Radford of Kentucky is visiting her brother, Lieut. Cyrus Radford, at the navy yard. A heme wedding occurred last evening at the residerce of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Hill, 2015 O strect. It was the marriage of their daughter, Helen Powers Hill, to Mr. George W. Littlehales of this city, in the presence of relatives and intimate friends of the bride and groom. The rooms were prettily decorated with @alms, garlands and flewers, and the bridal dress was of white brccaded satin. The officiating cler- gymen were the Rey. Alfred Harding of St. Paul's end Rev. J. F. Powers of Trinity, Pottsville, Pa., the latter an uncle of the bride. Mr. Littlehales is a graduate of the Naval Academy, and an interesting fea- ture of the evening was the presence of a number of his cla:smates. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Littlehales will be at 2132 Le Roy place, Connecticut Avenue Heights. Washington Division Smoker. Several hundred members of the Uniform Rank, K. of P., were entertained with a smoker last evening, under the auspices of Washington Division, No. 1. Visitors were present from Alexandria, Anacostia and Georgetown lodges. Humorous and inter- esting speeches were made by Supreme Outer Guard J. W. Thompson, Col. M. Gib- son, Lieut. Joseph Connors, Capt. S. W. Giliingham, Lieut. R. T. Whiting, Capt. Thos. E, Landon, Adjt. M. Hoyberger, Col. Harry Coggins, Lieut. Col. Lemuel Fugitt and Capt. E. Volty. The instrumental mu- sic was furnished by Prof. Weisenborn's peculiar orchestra, during the playing of which Master Alfred Weisenborn rendered a fine exhibition of how to use a drum major’s baton. The Union Quartet sang several sentimental songs, after which the meeting was closed with comical songs by G. E. Howard, R. T. Whiting and Jos. Connors. After the adjournment of the smoker about thirty-five members of Wash- ington Division met and organized a club. The following officers were elected for the term of three months: Jos. Connors, presi- dent; M. Hoyberger, vice president; W. A. Wilding, secretary; A. Talks, treasurer; “Doc.” Robinson, marshal; George E. How- ard, musieal monk; Chas. Sanford, chief kicker; J. Cronie, general disturber. oe Sent to St. jizabeth. Ira Jehnston, who lived here for a num- ber of years, was sent to an asylum in Philadelphia about five years ago because she was insane. He was a pay patient in the Philadelphia hospital, and as he could no longer pay his way there he was re- turned here yesterday by the Philadelphia authorities. Last night he was ker% at the sixth precinct station, and today. he was sent over to St. Elizabeth’s. the} ite FUTURE ASSURED The Uolumbia-Athietie, Olub is Free From Floating: Debt Many Importan@i. 4guendments Arc Made to t® Gonstitution and Bydaws. ‘There was a large and enthusiastic at- tendance at the anguaji meeting of the Co- lumbia Athletic Clgh,; which was held in the gymnasium at the club house last night, and where the gratifying announce- ment was made that the organization was practically free from all floating indebted- ness. The marks of satisfaction were em- phatic in the extreme. The reports of offi- cers and of standing committees were all of the most flattering character and, to- gether, showed that the condition of the club was better than it had been in many years, while its future prospects were ex- ceedingly bright. Treasurer Fague report- ed that the floating indebtedness of the club, which in 1890 was nearly $40,000, had been wiped out. The special finance com- mittee, consisting of C. J. Bell, chairman; J. Maury Dove, Geo. E. Emmons, James F. Heod, William B. Hibbs, Alexander Grant and G. M. Fague, reported that the amount realized from the recent carnival, includ- ing the donations, was about $10,000. The club passed a vote of thanks to the. mem- bers of the special finance committee, to the club crediters for their assistance and co-operation, to the lady assistants at the booths and in the living pictures, and to others who assisted in the various features of the carnival: After the reports were received, several important amendments to the constitution and by-laws were offered and adopted. It vas Ceclared that the provision that the active membership should be limit- ed to 500 members shail not operate to prevent the transfer of members from other classes to the aetive class. It was also decided that the government and management of the club should be hereaf- ter committed to a board of governors, con- sisting of all members. The former board was comprised of seventeen members. The age limit of applicants for active member- ship was changed from nineteen to twenty- one years of age, except in the junior class, where boys over eight\and under fifteen years, who are relatives of members, are eligible to-enjoy athletic privileges. It was decided, however, that boys over fifteen and under twenty-one years old may be elected to the junior class upon the writ- ten request of a life or active member. Hereafter no residents of Washington, who are not members of the,club, will be admit- ted to the club house, except upon public occasions, such as exhibitions and enter- tainments, and once in each year, when ac- ecmpanied by a member of the club, who must register his guest's name in a book kept for that purpose. Consequently, no day or privilege cards will be hereafter is- sued to local residents. The annual elec- tion will take place February 12, when all officers and standing committees will be chosen. —_—>_-—_ AMUSEMENTS. “As You Like It."—A praiseworthy am- bition to progress beyond the semi-soubrette rele of the blanchis sense de fin manifested itself in the production of ‘As You Like It” by Miss Kathryn Kidder yesterday after- noon. While the interest in her endeavors as a Shakespearean student was not great enough to attract a crowded house, the richness of the costuming and the earnest- ness displayed throughout the -cast made this initial venture into the classics highly gratifying in its general results. It gave another touch of warmth to the atmosphere of artistic refinement which has surreund- ed the Lafayette Square Opera House from the first. As “Rosalind” Miss Kidder dis- plays the results of serious. study. She has been able to overcome to an almost con- vineing degree a certain angularity . of method which so harmonized with the spirit of “Sans-Gene’ as to be anassistance there, rather than,a detriment. But as “Rosalind” she shows that’she has school- ed herseif with a conquering determination, and that ske need-not rely solely on the Napoleonic drama for esteem as an actress. She reads the lines of the poet with well- directed emphasis, and is winsome in spite of the generous stature which is popularly supposed to en2ble a woman to command respect rather than appeal to the affec- tions. There was nothing neglected that might add to the smoothness of the produc- tion, and if some of the players were more laberioua ‘than effective in their endeavors it is byt to be expected from a company organized for an entirely dissimilar style of perfermance. The agreeable prominence which F. F. Mackay succeeded in giving the part of Silvius was a matter for con- gratulation to him. Ordinarily, the “Sylvan choir’ is a dismal institution, but the Apolio Octet sang the incidental music in @ manner tkat was the more delightful because of its contrast to the ordinary musical offering in connection with the legitimate drama. The production was cal- culated to secure approval in many re- spects, but it does not suggest that Miss Kidder’s manager will for a long time find it desirable in a practical sense to transfer the company’s talents from ‘Sans-Gene” to a more severely legitimate play. There Was an animation and a cleanness of enun- ciatidn which emphasized the carelessness into which too much familiarity with the other play has evidently betrayed the mem- bers of the company, as pointed out in yesterday’s Star. The Poster Exhibit—The poster exhibit, which opened this morning at the rooms of the Business Woman’s.Club, 606 11th street northwest, is a very interesting and unique exhibition. The poster craze is an author- ized and well-known fad at the present time, and the idea was formed by the man- agers of the Business Woman's Club of ob- taining the neuclus for an exhibition from those who collect these conglomerations of form and color in this city, and supplement- ing this with collections from out of town. Several of the well-known periodical com- panies sent exhibits which are unique and interesting in the extreme. The exhibition will last until February 4, the rooms of the club being open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Russell Bros.—Russell Brothers’ Come- dians, on their return visit to this city, have added some new features to their company which are sure to become very popular at Kernan’s Lyceum Theater next Week, and bring the compary to a still higher standard than ever before. They are, besides, the always-popular Russell brothers, who are too well known to need description; May Howard, the celebrated queen of burlesque, who has always headed her own company, and who makes her debut in the vaudeville worl’; Iler, Burke and Randall, comedy acrobats; Falke and Semon, musical come- dians; Johnnie Carroll, who does some new imitations of J. W. Kelly; Fields and Lewis, the two “hot tomales;” the Morrellas, in a laughable sketch, imtroducing their trick dog Bob. The whole:show concluding with “The Two Off Uns.” There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. —_>—___ Little Bey Injured. Joe Swaggart, an eleyen-year-old white boy, whose home ig at 311 D street south- west, was struck by an express wagon on Pennsylvania avenue between Gth and 7th streets yesterday afternoon and quite badly injured. At the Emergency Hospital, where he was taken, Dr. McGrath rendered surgical assistance, Sesto eaetocottotnetettesenie toe eto tine ieteetottotedly ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder, ‘ighes' leavening strength. Bigtest United. States, Goverseeey ROYAL BAKING PO’ WDER. 3 106 Wail st., N.Y. Sed “Want to eat, but dare not,"* . Why suffer when Dr. Ke Deaaaes wait cee gomantt tne ‘says the dyspep- “e Favorite of others? THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. Se ge LIQUOR CASES. One Brought by s Woman Fails of leet. Three liquor cases were heard in Judge Miller’s court yesterday afternoon, the de- fendent in one case being a druggist named Frederick F. W. Reh, whose place of busi- ness Is at No. 1218 D street, in the “Di- viston,”” : In calling the court's attention to the case, Prosecuting Attorney Pugh said that drug- gists are permitted to sell liquor without having to pay the license fee, but the law re- quires that the liquor must be sold on a vre- scription of a reputable physician. The druggist was defended by Lawyer John B. O'Neill. A colored woman named Nannie Brown, who lives in that locality, was the first wit- ness cailed, and it appeared from her evi- dence that she made complaint agaihst the druggist because of an ‘il-feeling she had against him. She said that a man from Baltimore, whom she knew as Dr. Gaskins, was her particular friend, and she had heard that Mr. Reh had tried to get him to desert her. That was why she went there and bought whisky and gave it to the police. Lawyer O'Neill wanted to know if his client had not tried to get Dr. Gaskins to return home to his wife and children ‘n Baltimore, and witness said she did not know that such was the case. She thought he wanted Dr. Gaskins to leave her because she is colored. “Is Dr. Gaskins a white manu?” she was asked. “Yes, sir,” the witness answered. “Where is the doctor now?” “He said he was going to Baltimore,” an- swered witnegs. “How did he come to leave you?” = “I had him arrested.” “For what?” “Smashing my window.” Policeman Kilmartin produced the bottle the weman had given him, and said it was given to him Sunday, July 28, while the in- formation charged the offense to have been committed on the 2ist of the month. Because of this variance between the charge and the proof the court instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. William Michlebacher, the keeper of a grocery store at 11th and T streets, was tried for keeping an alleged unlicensed bar, and he was defended by Lawyer Holland. Several witnesses were examined in the case, including a small boy, who was left in charge of the store on one occasion. He told uf having sold three bottles of beer to a customer. One woman who appeared as a witness in the case had consumed the contents of three bottles of beer in the store. When the proof was all heard counsel made lengthy arguments, and the jury re- turned a verdict of guilty, and counsel gave notice of a motion for a new trial. Keeping his bar open after hours was the charge against George R. Emrich of the Hotel Emrich. It was evident from the proof that there was no business done in the lace and the defendant showed that he was engaged taking an inventory of the stock. Judge Miller was convinced that there was no violation of law and took the case from the jury. McKIW’S WAR MEMORIES. His Address at Winchester on Robert . Lee's Birthday. The Turner Ashby Camp of Confederate Veterans celebrated Robert E. Lee's birth- day Monday night at Winchester with a large and enthusiastic attendance. There was a large parade of veterans, and an elaborate program of exercises. The orator of the evening was Rev. Dr. Randolph H. McKim of Washington. In introducing Dr. McKim, Dr. Hyde, president of the Win- chester Female Institute, said: “It is with no ordinary pleasure I intro- duce our distinguished visitor and orator of the evening. Although a stranger to many, if not the most of you, Winchester is ‘no stranger to him—he having participated in the severe battles here of May, 1862; June, 15i3, and in the ever memorable battle with Sheridan, in September, 1864, and again in October of the same year. “At one period during the struggle around Gettysburg, when in the neighborhood of Culp’s Hill, Gen. Johnston's division needed ammunition. To reach the place of supply was then a hazardous undertaking, hence Gen. Johnston called for volunteers. Then it was a young officer and member of his staff approached and said: ‘Gen. Johnston, never let it be said you called for volunteers to carry an order, which any member of your staff can do. I will carry the order.’ That young officer was then Lieut. Ran- dolph McKim, now the Rev. Dr. Randolph H. McKim of Washington, whom I now have the honor to introduc: Dr. McKim was greeted with prolonged and hearty applause. His theme was “The Confederate Soldier.” He spoke of the kindly greeting the con- federate soldiers received in Winchester May 25, 1862, when, under the leadership of Stonewall Jackson, they drove the federal soldiers from the town. He read from his diary incidents of that day, which were of special interest to the veterans present. He paid many high tributes to the valor and heroism of the confederate soldiers, which Was never surpassed on any field and in any age. His reference to the courage of Stuart, Ashby, Stonewall Jackson and Lee brought forth loud and prolonged applause. DR. A’ Chit 3 To the surface of the body drives the blood fo the heart cooled and vitiated. Then fol- Jows catarrh, Indigestion, heart disease. ‘The blood must be enriched end vitalized with Hood’s ' Sarsaparilla ‘The One True Blood Purifier. $1; six for $5. : HOOD'S PILLS cure biliousness and sick headoche. 25 cents, SLPCGPPOHSO SSS OOS OS SOSE SS: Mertz’s Daily “Bargains.” Look to us to sell everything lowest! Also look for our daily announcement of the one or two things offered for “one-day-only” ridiculously low! 50c. Bot. Cooper’s Hair Success, _ dob: Stimulates the hair follicles, cures dandruff, itching, &c.; prevents the loss of hair and promotes a new growth! 25c. Cooper’s Hair Shampoo,14c. A scalp cleanser and hair stimulator! Get our big catalogue free. MERTZ’S Modern Pharmacy, 11th & F. it Could Your Father Write? If s0, he could probably read also, and recelved a gcod many letters. The stamps on those letters ure VALUABLE, perhaps VERY VALUABLE. Call in and let me tell you what ones to look for. (See Special Notice column.) SSEREOSS SOO OSO HO HOOSY A. C. TOWNSEND, $222-6r Room 66, Loan and Trust building. SHARP-- Get your SKATES SHARPENED by expert grinders. Full concave 25¢. Alfred A. Smith & Co., 74 pHeS for ’96 eae CALENDARS * —all of Marcus Ward's, Tuck's and Preng’s ** © beautiful productions included. People of ***.* teste use our Old English Mills Note 7 *** Paper, 20c. Ib. C. C. Pursell, 418 oth St. a20-16a COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY. Interesting Sketch of Its Past by Prof. Geo. W. Sampson. Probably no indiv‘dual has contributed more to the success of the Columbian Unt- versity of this city than Prof. Geo. W. Sampson, who was its president during the tempestuous days of the civil war. } During that period-its very existence was threatened, and that it survived the shock, is due as much to the devotion and zeal- ousness of President Sampson as to ary other cause. His administration of its af- fairs began in 1859 and continued without intermission until 1870. While the insti- tution was yet a college and was marked by the successful establistment of a med- ical college, a law school and the Corcoran School of Sefences. After severing his connection with Co- lumbian University Dr. Sampson officiated for several years as pastor of E Street Baptist Church and then spent a year in a visit to the Holy Land. For twenty-four years he served as president of Rutgers College of New York, and relincuished that duty only a few months ago, since which time he Fas been living quietly in New York, enjoying a well-earned sur- cease from active labor. Although almost and octogenarian, he ts still a great worker and shows no impairment of mental vigor. He is now on a visit to Washington to attend the annual meeting of the American Colonizaticn Society, of which he is an active member. Knowledge of his presence here induced the authorities of the Colum- bian University to invite him to make an address to the students and friends of that institution, and he consetned to do so. He selected “The Past History of Columbian University as a Guide to Its Future Suc- cess,” as the subject of his addres: ind it was delivered at the hall of the ui rsity yesterday afternoon, in the presence of an appreciative audience. It wes devoted al- most entirely to reminiscences of local in- cidents during the dark days of the re- bellion coming under the personal observa- tion of the lecturer, so far as they affected the interests of Columbian College, and closed with a most hopeful prediction for the future development of the institution. ————— Transfers of Real Extate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Ann Hayes et al. to Wm. Vincent, lot C, sq. 596; $5. Geo. W. Lewis to Wm. H. Yerkes, part of lots 70 and 71, bik. 1, Trinidad; $10. Wm. A. Kimmell et ux. to Geo. W. Barry, lots 4, 5 and 6, bik. 5, Mt. Pleasant and Smith’s Vacancy; $10. Jessie G. Manning to Rob't Oliver, lot 32, Talbert’s Farm; $10. Jno. M. Barry to Francesco Perna, lgt 2, blk. 2, Friendship; $10. Edw. B. Bagby et ux, to Jas. A. August, part of lot 88, sq. 861; $10. Johanna Fischer to Leo Oedekoven, lots 9 and 10, sq. 935; $1,725. Jno. C. Hurst to Wm. J. Tubman, lot 47, White Haven; $10. Maida L. 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Lots of otlier attractions for you to hear and see when you're down town tonight. Musical Parlors of the Columbia Phonograph Co.,919 Paav. THE POSTER EXHIBITION OF THE Business Woman’s Club, G06 11TH ST. N. 4 OPENS THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, AT 10 A.M., and continues daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. until February 4. Admission, 10c. Ja22-20 OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SCHOOL, None more thorough than that lately opened by Mesers. Rogerson and Cassid; 12th st. N only ts Voice Culture, Concert and Operatic Singinz, Elecution, Dramatic Art and Stage Deportment properly—professionally taught—tut pupils are se- cured engagements with leading companies. Kegerson has been musical director for LI sell, “Little Tycoon,” “Tar and Tartar, Manola Mason, ete. . Cassidy w: Mr. Allen’s Grand Opera House MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 27, ATS O'CLOCK, Saint-Saens’ Sacred Grand Opera, SAMSON & DELILAH, an Concert Form, by The Choral Society. Chorus of 250 voices; grand orchestra of 50, com- Posed of soloists from the N. ¥. 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