Evening Star Newspaper, January 29, 1896, Page 13

FOR SALE—HOUSES. FOR SALE—HANDSOME RESIDENCE NEAR INNECHICUT AVE, AND ST. MATTHEW'S Sew cuties: OVERLOOKING GOVERN- MENT RESERVATION; CONTAINS ABOUT 15 AND CLOSETS; HARD-WOOD FINISH; x3 HOUSE ALMOST NEW. FOR "PRICE AN PERMIT TO INSPECT APPLY TO Ja20-6t JAMES M. GREEN, 711 14TH ST. FOR SALE-BARGAIN AT DUPONT CIRCLE— house; 12 rooms: hot water heat; open fireplaces; two Baths. Price. $16,000; terms to sult; price includes ball, stair and bed room carpets and Sindow shades. Apply THOS. E. WAGGAMAN, 7 FP st. nw. FOR SALE—ON 4TH ST. SE. NEAR SO. GAVE, 5-ROOM F 18x100; FUR $1,975. ALSO, BRIC! ji FOR SALE—OR FXCUANGH FOR A well-built press-brick 13 rooms (3 bed rooms Address Box ALL near Dupoat heated by Lot Star attice. -3t* ence on 13th st. 37.250 will buy i time. Parlor, lib Kitehen, 6 bed room = re “be gold. BRICK AND LEY; to sell for offered at $6,500; on Mass. ave. near we to make $1,000. E Se nd SOG F nw. 2 OF THE NICEST HOMES FOR price P st. near 7th; mew; 2 stories; cellar; FU 4 rooms on each sloor; lot 18x 109; owner needs cash to go foto business; will sell’ for $6,500. 1t__D. D. STONE & SONS, 804 and £06 F n.w. FOR SAL ON THIS HOUSE; IT 1S the best—Only $5,500; well bullt; 2 stories; cel- lar; lot 20x ft. alley; ou one of the nicest Streets in the city; 313 Maple ave.; can borrow $4,000 on the house; first trust. & SONS, S04 and 06 F nw. UL BARGAIN IN ON: beautiful houses in that fashionable sec x ASth and Kat $6,500; new; 6 bed parlor, reception hall, ‘dining’ room, “non. 0: ALE— rooms, Kitchen, pantries, cellar; beautiful mantels, tiled; het water heat; renth. It laundry; will rent for’ $45 a D. D. STONE & SONS, Sof and £06 F st. nw. FOR SALE—A VERY CHEAP HOUSE AT $5,000; A bay-wiwlew brick on 'f st. west of 14th; 8 reoms; sanitary plumbing; lot 1Sx100; alley. D. D. STONE & SONS, Set und 806 ALE TERMS ¢ x including imierest, a net a > bath: well planned; lot ey; im a select neighb SE EVEk OFFERED puses selling 36,900. 2 sto dry cellar, entrance to first floor, two parlors, dining Second’ floor, 4 bed rooms, : i. front and back ; lot 18x90; alley. LO- square from’ l4th st. nw. INS, S04 and S06 F st. RETTER FOR 36,300. n.w.; front of brown stone eolla: furnace; first floor, i, light dining room and rooms, bath, porcelain tub; rims reception a, Soa and 806 F st. BATH AND rented for pass 8 per cent net; or good big bargain. = =BRICE & st. Jazs-3t OOM AND larze circular bay x blonable ave. n.w.; 2 se; about 60 fe » $5,009, on any r i 40 below value. pe BOR SALE-—ONLY $7,500. om want it, 1 N.W., LOT 18x95, -witdow frout, $ rooms and bath. W. BY TH Just where IX, 1427 F nw. RTHEAST, well built, with a.m. bow windows; hall: elosots heaters: cellars and compl built under r inspection and diree- tion of the owner; are in the heart of the iy ze from the H st. cable ut they are om easy terms. good F can do TH OF P ST. id English bas 7 rooms a will be sold cheap, su! . “balance sumall cash SALE-ON K ST. wwn-stoue bouse; 12 rooms cellar 110; 8 tiled ‘bath: furnace; ha’ front.” Reduced th to 2. 16 rooms; 2 baths; andsome mantels and a flor. A great bargain at pont: Cirek= BOOTH, loth and G 4 roums to sts, st.. 12 rooms and bath. rooms and 3 baths. 9 rooms and 3 baths. = sand 3 baths. having been purchased under are not held as a source of profit, but d on easy ER. L. GOODMAN, G03 13th st. 7-ROOM BAY-WIN- convenieut to steam end street car lines; Alexandria, Va. Adress BAR- GAIN Star office. de3i-Im* FoR SALE cozy CORNER HOUSE; 9 ROOM jad-w&s,tf _ FOR SALE—A BEAUTIFUL dow house; all m.i. m.i.; broad ave. o.w., large windows; wide out look; cheerful, attractive, conventeni inclosed parking, fine trees. Lowest price, $8,500: easy terms. “Address TRIANGLE, Star office. oci9-4m* FOR SALE—OWNEK WILL SELL HIS HANDSOME, Sstory bck bay-window house, a.m.i., located im best section of northwest, for $4,850. Easy swall cash payment and balance $30 Address Box 119, Star off tf OFFER WANTED FOR ONE OF in the heart of the city for an ding; lot 72x144 ft. to a 80-ft. OGDES + 1624 P st. nw. the finest sit apartment bi alley. D. 3 jatime YOR SALE—SACHIFICE_ BEAUTIFUL NEW 3s story and basement press-brick house, within bieck Dupont -ircie,-low price; $7,500; terms to suit. CHARLES EARLY, 603 Isth st." jait-sit Bon sate— “CHARMING HOME,” in 17th st., facing N. H. ave. 3-story and basement stone and brick dwelling; 11 rooms und two bath rooms; hard wood finish: hot water beat; offer wanted. ‘Price only $11,000. WESCOTT, WILCOX & HIESTON, fall-Im 1907 Pa. ave. n. FOR,SALE—DO YOU WANT A HANDSOME HOME on Columbia Heights? I can sell you one at a bargain, and on easy terms. JOHN SHERMAN, 605 Lith st. de20-tf FOR SALS-NEW _12R0OM HOUSS, 1357 RoA- noke Terrace, Columbia Heights; overlooki city; a. bargain; 00. reasonable. offer ‘refused PATRICK O'PARRELL, 1425 N. ¥. ave. di8-tt Fou site— “BEAUTIFUL, HOUSES” VERY EASY TERMS. 25th st. near Pa. ave.; new S-story and base- Ment bri-k and stone dwelling; 9 rooms and tiled bath room; open fireplaces;’ hot water heat; te AO “cash, balane rable $5 Bouth. Erteo cay! .veresseeetere eco TBO WESCOTT, WILCOX & HIESTON, 201m 1007 Pa. ave. nw. PROPOSALS. Serice oF Tim comissioneRs, D, o. WASH. ington, D. C., Jancary 25, 1896.—Sealed Peas Wil be received at this office until TWELVE: O'CLOCK M.,TUESDAY,FEBRU ARY ELEVENTH, 1896, for a Piate Girder Highway Bridge. Blank RAILROADS. CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY. THROUGH THB GRANDEST SCENERY IN AMERICA. ALL TRAINS VESTIBULED, ELECTRIC LIGHTED, STEAM HEATED. ALL MEALS SERVED IN DINING CARS. STA- TION SIXTH AND B STREETS. Schedule in effect November 17, 1895. 2:25 P.M. DAILY—Cincineatt and St. Louis Spe- clal—Solid train for Cincirnatl, Pullman sleepers to Cincimati, Indianapolis and St. Louls without charge. Parlor cars Cincinnat! to Chicago. 11:10 ¥.M. DAILY—F. F. V. Limited-—Solid train for Cincinnat!. _ Pullman’ sleepers to Cincinnati, Lexington and Louisville without change. Pull: man sleeper to Virginia. Hot Springs, without change, Weduesdays und Saturdays. Sleepers Cin- eimmati to Chicago and St. Louis. 10:57 AM., EXCEPT “SUNDAY—Vla_ Richmond for Old Point’ and Norfolk. Only rail Hine. 2:25 P.M. DAILY—For Gordonsville, Charlottes- pills, Stanton and for Richmond, dally, except anday. Reservations and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio offices, 513 and 1423 Pennsylvania avenue, and at the station. H. W. PULLER, $23 General Passenger Agent. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. Station corner of 6th and B streets. In effect January PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED.—Pullman Sleeping,” Dining, Smoking ana Obse 10:30 A.M. Herrisburg to Chicago, Cincinaatl, Indianapolls, St. Louis, Clev ‘Toledo. ' Buffet Parlor Car to Harrisourg. 40:30 A.M. VAST LINE.—Pullman Buffet Parlor Car to Harrisburg. Parlor and Mining Cars, Har- risburg to Pitcsburg. 8:40 P.M. CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS.— Fuilmay Buitet Parlor Gur t> Harrisburg. Bleep- it. Lous, ing and Dining Cars, Hacrisburg to Clacinnati, Louisville ‘and Chicago. To UM. [WESTERN EXPIESS—Pullman Sleep- ing Car to Chicago, and Harrisburg to Clevelan Dining Car to Chicago. 7:10 PSE SOUTH-Y N EXPRESS.—Pullman Sleeping and Diniog Cars to St. Louis, and Sleep- ing Car Harrisbarg to Cincinnati. 10:40 P.M. PACIriC EXPRESS.—Pullman Sleep- ing Car to Pittsburg. T:30' A.M. for Kane, Canandaigua, Roches‘er and Jagara Falls daily, except Sunday. 10:30 A.M. for Elmira and Renovo, dal Sanday. “For Williamsport dally, 3:40 P. 1:10 P.M. for Willlamspert, Rochester, Buffalo and Riavara Pulls dally, except Saturday, with Sleep- ing Car Washiagton to Suspension’ Bridge v! 10:40 P.M. for Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, But- = ound, Niagara Falls daily, Sleeping Car Wash- intra. FOR eos YORK AND THB 4:00 P.M. “CONGRESSIONAL LIMITED." daily, all Parlor Cars, with Dining Car from Baltimore. Regular at 7:05 (Dining Car), 1:20, 9:00, 10:00 @ining Car), 10:05 (Dining Car) and ‘11 00 (Dini Car trom Wilmington) A.M.. 12:45, 3:15, 4:2, 6:40, 10:00 Pst, M. we nd 1 Mining cay, 7 . 9:00, (Dining Car ‘from “Wilmi 4:20, 6:40, 10:00 and 1 hia only, Fust Express 7: .M. press, 12:15 week days, 2:01 and 5:40 P.M. dally. |For Boston without change, 7:00 A.M week days, and 3:15 P.M. dally. For Baltimore, 6:25, a + 7250, 1 1 11:50 ‘A. ) (4:00 Limited), 10:00, 10: For Pope's Creek Line, 7:20 A.M. and 4:36 P.M. daily, except Sunday. For Aiuapols, 7:20,'9:00 A.M., 12:15 and 4:20 ’.M. dally, except Suaday. Sundays, 9:00 A.M. and 4:20 FM. Atlantic Coast Line. ‘Florida Special” for Jack- 48 P.M. week days. sonville and St. Augustine, 1 Express for Richmond, points on Atlantic Coast Line, 4:30 A.M., 3:46 P.M. daily. Iichmond and Atlanta, 8:40 PLM. daily. Richnond only, 10:57 AM. week capa. Accommodation {or Quantico, 7:45 A.M. dally, and ML. week days. drin, 4:30, 6: 0, = 2 Leave Alexandria for Washington, Frei at a Mg A . 7:00, 5 ‘Ticket oifices, corter 15th and G sts. and at the station, 6th and B sts., where arders can Le left for the checking of baggage to destination from hotels and residences, J. R. Woop, S. M. PREVOS®, as Manager. © General Passenger Agent. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. (@Piedmont Ate Line.) », Schedule in elect January 6, 1896. All trains arrive and wave st Pennsylvania seeuger Station, 8:00 A.M.—Daily—Local for Danville, Connects at Manassas for Strasburg, dit epi Sunday, and at Lynchburg with the ‘Norfolk and Western daily, with €. & O. daily for Natural Bridge and Gifton Korg 11:15 A M.—Daily—The UNITED STATES FAST MAIL carries Pullman Buffet Sleepers New York and Washington to Jacksonville, uniting at Char lotte with Pullman Sleeper for Augusta; also Pull- man Sleeper New York to New Orleans via Mont- gomery, connecting at Atlanta with Puilwan Sleeper’ for Birmingham, Memphi. «nd St. Louls. scgtt, PeM-—Local for ‘Strasburg, dally, except on 4:51_P.M.—Dally—tocal for Charlottesville. P.M.—Duily—New York and Florida Short ! mited, Pullman Compartment and Obsery: tion Sleeping Cars, New York to St. Augustine; Fullman Drawing ‘Room Sleepers, New York 16 ‘Tampa and Augusta; Vestibuled Day Coach, Wash- ington to St. Augustine, and Dining Car, Salisbury to St. Angustine. 30:43 P-M.—Daily— WASHINGTON AND SOUTH- WESTERN VESTIBULED LIMITED, composed. of Pullman Vestivuied Skepers, Dining'Cars and Day Coaches. Pullman Sleepers New York to Asheville and Hot Spriugs, N. C.; New York to Memphis via Birmingham, New York to New Orleans via At- Janta ‘aud ‘Montgomery. — Vestibuled Day Coach Washington to Atlanta.” Southern Railway Dusing Car Greersbero” to Montzomery. BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND ROUND ave Washington l A.M. daily and 4:45 IF, except Sun and 6:25 P.M. San- days only, for“ltound Hil Oly, except Sunday, for Leesburg, avd 6:25 , daity, for Herndon. Returning ‘arrive at Washington '§:26 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. daily from Round Hill, 7:08 das, from Herndon, and 8:34 trom Leesburg. oe arriv at Washing- AM, $35 AM., 2:20 PM. and 9:10 daily." Manassas Division, 10:00 A.M. daily, Sunday, and 8:40 AM. daily from Chac: 8, Slee furnished at nue,,and at P- tion. W, H. GREEN, General Superintendent. 3. M. GULP, “Tratic Manages W. A. TURK, Genera, aT L. S. BROWS ng Car reservation and information ces, 511 and 1300 Pennsylvania ave- usylvania Railroad Passenger St=- nger Agent. Gen. Agt. Pass. Dept. BALTIMORE AND GIO RAILROAD, Echedule in effect December 1. 1895, Leave Washington from station corner of Je: venue and C st. = For Clicago and trains 11:30 a.m., 8:20 p.m. For Cincinnati, St. Louis and Indlanapolis, Vestl- buled Limited 3.45 p.m., Express 12:01 night, For Pittsburg and Cleveland, Express daily 11:30 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. For Lexiugton and Stauntcn, 11:30 a.m. Fer Winchester and way stations, *5.30 p.m. For Luray, Natural Bridge, Roanoke, Knoxvill Chattanooga, Memphis and’ New Orleans, 9: P.w. daily; Sleeping Cars through. For Luray, 8:45-p.m. daily, For Baltimore, week days, xb: New 10 and 8:30 a.m., 12:15 and 4:28 ing 4:52. p.m, 00, *9:30, *11:30 a.m., 11:15, For Boyd and way points, *! For . Gaithersburg and pont, Gaithers! way 2:50, +320, ints, 4:33, 99835, 1:30 p.m. ington Junction and way points, 10: 11:13 p.m, 9:30 a.m Express _trains, stopping at rincipal stations only, *4:80, *6:20 pane e OYAL BLUB LINE FOR’ NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA. All traina illuminated with pintsch light. For Philadelphia, New York, Boston and the East, week days (7:00, Dining’ Gar), $:00 (10 ; Dining Car) (12.20, Dining Car, 3 G08 Dining Can) p.m. (12:01 nigat, Si r, open at 10°00 o'clock). Sundays. (7:00, ing’ Car), (9:00 a.1n., Dining Car), (12:30, Dining Gan, | 3:60:06, “Dihing Car), 8:60 13:01 night, Sleeping Ca. open for passengers 1 D-m.). Buffet Parlor Oars on all day trains. For Atlantle City, 1 and 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Sundays, 4:55 a.m., 12:30 pa *Hxcept Sunday. “**iatly. !Sundays only. Baggage calied for snd checked from hotels and residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders left at Hau Gees 619 Bay Dio er a So New Avenue a1 street at dey ey Gen Manager. den Pase AGE. ee MEDICAL. Scientific Massage, With, the best of medical references, by applying at 913 9th st. n.w. Ja20-2w* AFTER ALL OTHERS FAIL CONSULT THE OLD reliable specialist, Dr. Brothers, 906 B st. s.w.; GO years’ experience in treatment of all diseases of juen; consultation free ond strictly confidential. jal8-1m DISEASES OF THE THROAT, LUNGS, STOM- ach, kidneys snd nervous system scientifically and successfully treated. Chrontc cases a spe clalty. Dr. C. STEWART HODGSON. hours: 1003 G@ st. n.w.—9 to 12 a.m.; 1 to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 3 to 6 p.m. 1007 S st. n.w.— T wd 12 to 1 ard 6 to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 te 12 a. Ja9-Im forms of proposals, specifications, &c be | MANLY VIGOR AND NERVE POWEL RESTORED Qltained at this office. J. W. ROSS, GEO. | by using a bottle or two of Dr. Brothers’ in- TRUESDELL, CHAS. F. POWELL, Commission- | v3 ting cordial. | There is no remedy ejual to wen DS. Ja25-6t Used & years in this city. 900 Bs. W.ndo-2ne Btorage, with Insurance, All kitds of household goods stored, and money advanced on same. We also sell at public auc- tion =I] kinds of goods; therefore it will be to = advantage to have them sold at our place. charges. JOSEPH BROS. & CO., Auctioneers, | ein 037 La. ave. Dr. Leatherman, BXPERT SiSr inte tment cure of ail forms of PRIVATE DISEASES SYDROCKLK, VARICOCELE, STRICTURES, &e., tly cured. Vitality restored, ation, trem. Hoare, 9 to 1d a.m. 2 to me. Tuesday, Thursday turday few Suidays, 4 to & plane EDUCATIONAL... IN WASHINGTON. Wood’s Commercial College Bll EAST CAPITOL ST. salen Fests na at reasonable Scholnranip ix Shorenanl and ‘Typewriting, or evening, for only Must in soon if sod wis ‘graduate in June next. MISS KATIE Y. WILSON. Vocal lgssons. Pay f, and specially recom- mended Bf, Mr. Wiliam Shakeepenee of) Lowlon England, “Studio, 1329 10th st. n.w. Ja20-3n1 W. FP. DALES, PH.D., 322 C ST. N,W., JOHNS graduate student; nine years’ experience; students thoroughly prepared for. any college, in Greek, Latin and other studles; coaching. Jul5-im? WANTED-VOCAL and PIANO PUPHS. Specialty of beginners and weak voices. VERY LOW TERMS. Also chorus, JaZ5-3e' SIGNOR MARIANO MAINA, DIRECTOR ST. PAT- Plek's cholr-“School art for singing and Trallan language. “Classes and private lessons. 1807 14th st. nw. Jac7-5ee MME. J. ESPUTA DALY, Teacher Voice Culture, Studio, 1105 F st.n.w.,over Davison’a jewelry store. References: John usa, New York; Frederick E. Bristol, New York; Lucien Odenthal, Balti more, Md.’ “Special terms to classes in’ rea music by Mine. Daly’s no! win system. ju CHOOL—FOK GIRLS. 1827 I ST Drawing, Latin, German and datly exercises in calisthenics and ‘French conversation included in the regular course. Ja20-tf MISS VIRGINIA MASON DORSEY, COURSE OF 40 OR S80 FRENCH LESSONS; pronunciation: beginners and advanced NOW and during” sui 3 attractive w MLLB. V. PRUD'IIOMME, 307 D st. nay. J; Okeley School for Girls, 1759 Madisov st., Dupont Cirele, Private pupils, Bie sexes; evenings. Miss E. V. HETH, & ja2-Im* SUORTHAND, PITMAN SYSTEM; NEW, RAPID reporting style; beginners and ‘dictation; type- writing, mathematics, English, bookkeeping. Pupils” prepared for dept. und’ other exaws. Special rutes, ‘Mise ANNA M. LAISE,1833 12th st. dez3-4 , Prof. Geo. W. Lawrence, 834 F st. now. Pyia, 300D DAVID C. a Elocution and Dramatic Art; deep breathing, ex- pression, naturalness, Studio, 135) 10th st. n.w., after + Send for Tr. ja20-1m FRANCO - AMERIC. ‘and Day School for Girls, Opens Jan. 15, in connection with the Galllard School of Languages. Girls can pursue thelr En- lish studies aud learn French as practteally and Eiorougly as abroad, Principals:” MME. J.D. GAILLARD and MISS E. H. CLARK. GAILLARD SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES held as usual. Chisses and private lessons. nw. MR. B, FRANK GEBEST (LATE OF BERLIN organist Cuivary Baptist Church, is receiving pupils in p organ and musical theory. Stadio, ¥34 Tost. nw., room 11. Best monials ‘and most thor: instruction, jal Miss Sherman’s School For girls, cornes of Jefferson place and 19th st. Primary, Preparatory and Academic Departments. College pre 01 3 ANGUAGES. THE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 723 lath st w. Branches in the principal Amerlean and cities. Best instruction by supe ers. Con ation froma sta all classes, day or evenil omg at schol or residence. Seri for ireular a Washington Heights Schooi 1850 WYOMING AVE. N.W. nol-3m,4 Stag y Pr EDWARD ©. ‘I 2 D, MISS ADA LOUISE TOWNSEND. Elocution, Volce Culture, Grace. The Mount Vernon, cor. 9th and N. » Flat No. 20, jJat-f - BUSINESS COURSE, DAY OR NIGHT, $25 A YEAL. Any one subject. $1 a month, The typewriting rrd shorthand cot Ivy Institute ines College, Stha 5 The Stuart School, FOR GIRLS, Day D BOARDING.—Col- lJegiate; academic; prey 1238 AND i235 10Tit 8t'N.W 623-tf MISS CLAUDIA STUA! COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED” 4 will glve lessons, at own or pupils’ r Busie, languages ane painting; piano and gu Spanish, “Fsench, Port and branches. Best methods used. Terms mod Cail or address TEACHERS, 120 B st. n.c. d23 GUNSTON INSTITUTE, 1212 und 1214 14th st. nw. Popils for second terin, received January 6. atti Mr. and Mrs. B. R. MASON. Piano, Violin, Voice. Columbia Conservatory of Music, 900 K st. n.w. Rapld advancement. EDWIN Principal. jad-1m* A Business Education. COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF COMME 407 Seventh street north URNER, Lees >. c. The leading Higbest attainable ern ‘jon at micd- erate cost. Situations for graduates. Jas-tt ACADEMY OF THE HOLY Cit 1312 Massachusetts avenue, Washington, D.O, A day school for young ladies and littie a In additicn to a thorough course in Engiish, French, German ond Latin, spectal advantages are offered to students in the art and musical Gepartments. A kindergarten has been opened in connection with ie academy. au31-6in NR. PUTNAM’S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN A Bors will Fecpen Sept. 16, 1808. Preparation for col and legcs, universities and. technical for business pursuits. Private tuition fu Best of refererces. Apply to WM. ". Pt AM, 1633 19th et. nov PIANOS AND ORGAN Made with care throughout. The music desk on the Ivers & Pond Upright runs nearly across the piano, and holds sey- eral sheets of music at once— an advantage appreciated by duet players especially. It is also lower down than ordinarily, thus bringing music and hands nearer together. Such attention to details has made Ivers & Pond’s reputa- tion. Sanders & Stayman, Leeding Pianos, Organs and Music, 934 F Street Northwest. Percy S. Foster, Manager. Baltimore Store, 13 N. Charles st. §a29-40a $100 cash down will put in xour possession a Handsome Upright Piano; mahogany case, sweet tone, and an at- tractive and beautiful instrument. It would be worth $250 as a bargain; but to make quick sale will sell it for $175. The balance of $75 you may pay monthly to suit your convenience. A Handsome Stool and Scarf go with It. Call quick. The Piano Exchange, Ja28-20 913 PA. AVE. OVERSTOCKED And more coming. To make room, we offer several bargains-one_a waynificent $150 Kranich & Bach Pian) at $375. HENRY WHITE, 935 F st. German Opera Librettos—Authorized Edition. KNABE PIANOS. The recognized standard of mod- ern piano manufacture in _ musical and mechanical development and artistic architecture in all styles and woods. : SLIGHTLY USED PIANOS OF OUR MAKE AT REDUCED PRICES FOR SALE AND RENT. hools, |. SECOND-HAND GRAND, UPRIGHT AND SQUARE PIANOS OF DIFFERENT MAKES AT ALL PRICES, PIANOS FOR RENT. ‘Tun! and PKs by -Factory Experts. m. Kmnabe & Co., 1422 PENNA. AVE. N.W. Telephone call No. 1737. no22-tf AN EXQUISITE TONED UPRIGHT PIANO, FIN- ished in San Domingo mahogany, aud possessing several valuable and practical patents, for $240; 10 sash and $$ per month. This plano will nish any home but we will furnish a “HOME for this or any other piano, viz.: “My old cemines somes Dy Stephen C. Foster, only 5 cents. HUGO WORCH, 924 7th st. jr30-¢m,5 MUSIC-LOVING PERSONS WITH AN ACUTE EAR will be repaid for trouble in calling at 1209 G st., KUHN’: LE OF MUSIC, est. 1872, by lis- + tening to a plano, noble in the true sense of the Word, the popular Krakauer, Piano.” Also find Dianoe of other makers, and bargains tn slightly instrumea.s, Tuning and regulating first- Cam, - f8-im TENORS and BASSES for OPERA |. PIANOS AND ORGANS. PRICES » DROPPED ON PIANOS. We have too many Planos. There is but one way to get rid of them— lower thefr price, and that is what we propose to do, All are high-grade instruments—the only kind we carry. Note these few “spectals:”* Marshall &, ‘Travers Square Piano, good tone, excellent condition— Only $60.;. Terms, $5 per mo. wood Case carved & ©o., ave. Stanley: Square & Sons Ro: Piano, T 1-3-octave, ‘Terms, $5 per no. Emerson’ Rosewood Case Square Piano, earveF legs— Only $150, “Terms, $5 per mo. Hancgonse wer Rosewood Case Square Piano, carved legs— Only $250, Terms, $10 per mo, Chickering Parlor Grand Pinno, ex- cellent tone, mahogany case— Only $150! Terms, $5 per mo. Handsome Chickering Baby Grand Piano, rosewood case— Only $450. Terms, $10 per mo. Bxquisite Piano— Only $650. Terms, $15 per mo. Pease Small Grand Handsome Behring New Upright Piano, mahogany ea Only $350. Easy terms. gnificent Antique P uk frame, fine tone. ow Only $350. Easy terms. iy Mahogany Case Miller Up- Plano, 7 1--octave—a splendid ent— e Upright Was insteu Only $350. Easy terms. Handsome Smith & Barnes Cherry- finish right Piano. Was $300— Only $350. Easy terms. In addition to the above bargains in Pinnos, we have ina grand “clearance — sale’ iusical instruments. — Remember, first come, first served. Come t J.P. Ellis & Co., 937 Pa. Ave. ~ ‘All invited to our 6 p.m. 305 “Wagner Concert’’—daily, 3 to reasons why you should buy and Music at’ Droo 5 ur Panos ave. Reason 29 Because our personal guar- eT antec envers everything you buy of us. point to consider, for There is Neither is there Gabler, "3 system ich insures et action, Ine to Uh > of tomorrow ital pianos at nis that it isa 1 nd, in chonizs Sor for cash. 15 Is Attend 8 to 6 oO DROOP’S It 4 Two STEINWAY PIANO PARLORS, 25 PENNA. AVE Pianos. se $225 . $145 1 Elegaut standard si make jal for this wee prices—we will allow These time for small ad D. G. Pfeiffer & Co. 417 uth St. N.W. 920-200 The Emerson Piano. Finest tone—best work—best ma- terials. Prices moderate. Terms: reasonable. Pianos for rent. All rent applied if purchased. H. Eberbach, 915 F St. ja18-1m16 FOR ‘SALE_BICYCEES. FOR SALE—ONE LADIES’ ‘0 $100, for $55; 1 ladies’ Duc! $35;' owners leaving town. nw, T , "95, cost $65, for Call at 21 st. Jazeoe* 32 DOWN AND $2 A WEEK Buys ; highest grade wheel in Don't throw your money $50 wheels, Address RELIABLE, Sat FOR SALE—NEW 1806 MODELS; FINEST DIS. lay in city; mous DHURST," Gold. atk FAL‘ (Red) ‘Comets, ROYAL BLUE “CAP 3 all with latest features; renting; open nights. Call and examine. F. D: OWEN 'M’E'G CO. Jas FOR SALE—CLUB BEING FORMED TO BUY high-grade bisyelos at $50; only. $2 per week. if we can get 25 members. "Address Box 45, Star office. COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS. COMMISSIONER Of DEEDS AND NOTARY PU lic for all states and territories a SPEC by R. H. EVANS. Office (basement), 1: Always in offi hours. CHARLES 8, BUNDY, COMMISSIONER OF DEEDs, Of all the States and Territories. BIT Je at. (aew Equity building), eel T-ti JOHN B. REALL, JON BE. MITCHELL, Commissioners of Deeds for every state and terri- tory. Notary Public. United States Commissioner. oc2d Office. 1821 F st. (first for). MANICURE. . | Baldness— Falling Hair, Dandruff, Facial Blemishes and Skin Diseases promptly and myll-tt permanently cured. DR. J. SEMMES, ja25-3m ‘ it near G. MADAME PAYN HIGH-CLASS t MANICURW AND CHIROPODIST, OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, 703 15th st. n.w. Sundays, 9 x.m. to 1 p.m. n016-44 UNDERTAKERS. (C. B. Nichols) “PHO? NICHOLS & CO,, UNDERTABERS & 2d_and Pa. aye. Washingt: p19-3in Best of terms. Chapel for fanera! W. R. Speare, Undertaker & Embalmer, : dio F_Street Northwest, Everything -strictly first-class and on the most reasonal terms. ‘elephon¢ call 340. jal-tr J.T, WALK NS, 208 10TH ST. N.W., CAR- Rt Ung we me re Brick and Clay, Asbestos, Palais, i elt: es, ime, Cement, two and three- Rooting Materibl. services, wel SUBURBAN NEWS ANACOSTIA, The residents of all that portion of the District lying to the south of the Anacostia river ,are in hearty sympathy with the bill introduced in the House of Rep- resentatives by Congressman Hooker of New York, providing for the construction of @_bridgs across that river in line with Massachuseits avenue. It is contemplated that the bridge shall be of ample size and strength to accom- modate any street railways. which may hereafter be granted the privilege of en- tering the southeastern section of the Dis- trict. The bridge, if completed, will be lo- cated petween Twining City and Benning and will. open up a beautiful section of country now comparatively isolated from the rest of the District. The meeting last evening of the Brother- hood of Andrew and Philip, which was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. James McLaren, pastor, was conducted by the president, Mr. H. A. Linger. The at- tendance was large and great interest was manifested by all present. This society is one of the agencies for doing good which has grown out of the recent revival ef re- ligion in Anacostia. . Christiaa Endeavor Day, which: occurs Sunday next, will be observed with impres- sive ceremonies at the Minnesota Avenue Presbyterian Church. The program com- prises many responsive exercises, together with singing, addresses, hearing of reports, &c. It is stated that the reports of the secretary and treasurer will be especially gratifying, as the latter will be able to show ‘arge contributions, not only for cur- rent expenses, but also toward the fund in Support of the Christian Endeavor conven- tion, to be held ia Washington next sum- mer. Miss Ida May Linger, chairman of the merey and help department, and Mr. Chas. Linger, cna'rman of the Christian depart- ment of the Epworth League of the Ana- costia M. E. Church, last evening enter- tained the members of their respective de- partments at the residence of their par- ents, Mr. end Mrs. H. A. Linger, on Har- rison street extended. The coming meeting of the Current Events Club, which will be held Friday af- ternoon at the rasidence of Miss Cora Me- Lean, Monroe street, will, it is expected, be of much interest. So far as arranged the program will be the reading of papers as foliows: rmenia, by Mrs. Grant; Mrs. J. H. Simpson; “Red ™ I. M. North, and of Turkey,” Miss Florence Cross Soeicty, “The Sultan Bowman. The temperance and missionary commit- tee of the Christian Endeavor Society of Garden Memoria! Chureh held a rousing temperance mecting an evening or two since. T program consisted of readings and songs by various members, and ad- dre: by Rev. Mr. North and a member of s by the United State 8 corps. A business meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society will be held at the chureh this evening, and the Ladies’ Aid Society of the church w:! also have an ar social this eveni i nce of Mrs. J. H. Simp- son, C The efforts of M a and the ladi with ber propriati of pla publi . M. M. North of Ana- who are associate 1 endeavoring to get a small ap- n from Congress for the purpose #% a United States flag on eve! ie school building in the District will . and also, it is under- . It. ©. of the Department of The ladies in charge have ve that a large number of anizations will also indorse bill and join in an appeal to Congress stood, by the V the Potomac ing of Blecta ern Star, which was held las Masonic Hall, was unusuall nded. Many visitors from Washington and elsewhere were pres- ent. The Lac id Society of the Anacostia M. Chu iN have a supper for the benefit of the church Friday evening next. r. Grant Green, brother of Dr. i has been Hospital, Washington, for , is now convalescent, and is oon resume his duties at the ected to bank in Anacosti. Mr. Edward H. Clarke, a former resident of this neighborhood, died a few days ago at Pocomoke City, Md., where he had lived for several years y The funeral took piace from the Methodist Protestant Church in the town where Mr. Clarke died, and was very largely att Helen Corrick, the infant daughter of H. K. and Helen Corrick, died Friday after- noon of the grip. The funeral servic held at the home Sunda burial beiig at Rockville. The regular monthly meeting of the St. Paul's Sunday School Library Association was held F vening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stock. the usual bus ness before the a: following : Sel ‘The Told ington; rec ; recitation, “A New Watson Eldr Herbert n was completed, resting program was of Wash- ae orge Version: of itation, “Bernardia Preston Ray. After the Mr. ef the regular program quotations w distributed, and a guessing contest held, which ned much merriment. The February meeting will be held. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Constant, on Warner street. Miss Effie Young is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sharles Corrick, of Rockville. Miss Margaret Waters of Olney has been ding sev days with Miss Eleanor y of the Highlands. la Perry is visiting relatives Washington. A delightful surprise party was given the Misses Mannakee Friday evening last. Dancing was indulged in till a late hour, and the serving of refreshments was much en- joyed. The following guests were present: Misses Julia Langille, Clover Langille, Mamie Harr, Nellie , Eleanor Mc- Queen, Birdie Russell, Nellie Ray, Nannette Milliken, Clara Little,L. Gurley, and Messrs. Gordon Ray, Preston Ray, Walter Harr, Newman Little, Leber Shepherd, J. Blagk- burn, Royal Gurley, Walter Perry, George Peter, Mr. McCeney, Dr. Ray, Mr, and Mrs, J.B.’ MeQueen Margaret Waters of Olney, Mi Poikenhorn of Washington and Miss Keifer of Baltimore. LANGDON. in Mrs. Williams of Scranton, Pa., is visit- ing her son, Mr. H. D, Whitcomb, on Frankfort street. Miss Anna Fadely of Anacostia, formerly of this place, bas been visiting Mrs. ©. T. Putnam. Miss Edna Durfey is again quite sck with the measles. Having been ill with scarlet fever early in the winter, this seems particularly unfortunate. She is recover- ing as rapidly as can be expected. Dr. Loomis is building three five-room cottages in Winthrop Heights. Mr. E. A. Berry is the architect and builder. fuck sympathy is expressed for Mr. “ills, who is lying critically ill from lead peisoning. Mr. Mills has been employed as pioof reader in the government printing office for some years past, where he has made many friends. Dr. A. H. Alderman ts building two very pretty cottages on Frankfort street. When completed, he will occupy one; the other is for his son, Dr J. Wilbur Alderman of Washington, D.C¥ © A pleasant surprise party was given Thursday night to Miss Eva Knott at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Cameron on Emporia street, Avalon Heights. Among those present were Misses Mamie Allen, $asie Barnes, Anna Rohr, Mamie and Lula Cameron and Miss May Beckmeyer of Georgetown, D.C.; Misses Louise Wagner, Fiva Knott, Mamie Pallas, Nita Chilton and Florence Cameron of Avalon Heights. Among the sentlemen present were Messrs. George Hawerlauder, David Poore, Wm. Scribner, Edward Cameron, Charles Hilbert, Edwerd Lampkins and Walter Sebastian of Georgetown, also Messrs. Geo. Stanford, John Stanford, E. McGavern, Wm. Stassious, I. Stanford and M. Ches- ley of Washington and Messrs. Frank Hagan, Thos. Augusterfer, Robert Newell, Jcs. Pallas, Wm. Jones, Harry Hagan, Geo. Griffith and Wm. Pallas of Avalon Heights. Mesera. Wm. Pallas and J. W. Koontz kindly assisted in entertaining by giving a number of vocal selections. Despite the stormy weather which pre- vailed Thursday, the oyster supper given by the ladies of the Langdon M. EB. Church wes weil attended, and a fair sum was real- ized, The handsome residence of Mr. E. P, : | | in the parlors by music, games, charades and other amusements. the 8:15 train. The young ladies were most attentive in entertaining the gentlemen. Dancing was indulged in, and merry-mak- ing reigned until midnight. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Watson, Mrs. Jokn Burke, the Misses Watson, Smith, Callen, Tompkins, Metz, Callahan, Murphy, Hughes, Hurdle, Donnelly, Pyle, Saffle and Miss Place of New York, also Messrs. Beane, Hulton, Steifie, Starke, Fork, Watson, Sands, Becker, Moran, Lans- bergh, Hunnicutt, Brushurs, Pyle, Hughes, Hurdle, Jacobson, Fitegerald, Wetzel, Mc- Nipnaman, Walker, Corcannon, Roche, Kalker and many others. Saturday right Mr. and-Mrs. H. W. Me- Neal entertained the Daltimore and Lang- gen Whist Clubs at the'r residence on Emporia street. The Baltimore club, which is composed of Messrs. Charles Coleman, Walter Jouvenal, Selma Maynard and Dr. H.C, Ohl rrived on the 7:26 train, and Baltimore on too 12:06 express. whist was the order of the a afforded the opportunity of inting all the guests. e ments were served. Those pr were Mr. and Mrs. John Walker of Des Moines, Iowa; Capt. and Mrs. Bartlett and Miss Daisy Bartlett of Highlands, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Baker ord Mr. and Miss King of Langdon and Miss Anna Marshall of Washington. -—_—. _—__ LINDEN. At the last regular meeting of Linden Lodge, Independent Order of Good Tem- plars, the following officers were elected to serve during the next three months: Wal- ter T. Wright, chief templar; Miss Agnes Scudder, vice templar; Miss Josephine Lawrence, superintendent of Juvenile Tem- Plars; G. M. Wolfe, chaplain; Frank Birg- feld, secretary; Mrs. Scudedr, treasurer; Miss Laura Ray, financial secretary; H. Birgfeld, marshal; Lewis Scudder, sentinel; Will Ray, guard; 8. P. Wright, past chief templar, and O. C. Fox, lodge deputy. The next meeting of the order will be held Peb- ruary 4. News has just been received here of the marriage of Miss J. I. Baxter, formerly of Linden, but of late years a resident of Grand Rapids, to Mr. W. 1. Knapp at Grand Rapids, Mich., their present home. Owing to the severe weather, Mr. al: Mrs. Kennedy have moved to Washington. Mrs. Josephine Giascott and family are stopping In Georgetown for the winter months, and upon the advent of spring will return to their home here, pas BRIGHTWOOD. The Brightwood Railway Company have been testing the use of the electric heater for the cars. Should it prove satisfaciory all the cars will be equipped with this elec- tric appliance, Owing to the stoves now being used, they will not adopt the new system until next winter. 7’ Mrs. Galen Greene of Buena Vista is vis- iting relatives in Jackson, Tenn, Miss Lilia Adams 13 visiting arine McDonald in Rockville, Md. Miss Hattie Durelie is visiting the family of Dr. C. G. Stone at Media Villa. Mr. Jerry Sullivan, a former motorman of the Brightwood Railway Company, has been appointed officer on the police force, having passed an examination. Mr. Bowers of Albemarle street has moved with his family to Philadelphia. Engineer Keys of the Brightwood Railway Company has moved into his new house, on Brandywine stre Miss Kizzie Lewis gave a delightful mat- inee euchre party to her girl friends Thurs- day. In spite of the stormy weather it proved a most charming affair. The prizes were won by Miss Minnie Seashols and Miss Huyerling. The guests were Miss Amy Shedd, Miss Beztrice Gibbs, Miss Huyerlirg, Miss Stone, Miss Mary Stone, Miss Culver, Misses Carrie ard Minnie Seashols, Miss Ida Cady and Mrs. Knight. The recent meeting of the Christian En- deavor Society of this place, held at Emory Chapel, was a most interesting one. Mr. Theodore Thomas led, selecting as his sub ‘The Secret of a Strong Life,” clearly ding its truth. A good number were present, notwithstanding the inclement weather. Thursday night a dance was given at the home of Mr. Dennis Mahoney, on Albemarle street, Brightwood Park. A large number of guests came out from Washington. —-— HYATTSVILLE. iss Kath- Deputy Sheriff McFarland has arrested a colored man with a horse in his posses- sion, which appears to be stolen. The ani- mal is fifteen hands high, and has a trim- med iail. It was originally of a bay hue, but has been Gyed a mouse color. The col- ored man claims that he rode it over from Baltimore, and that it belongs to Mr. John Johns of 6) Madison avenue. He has, how- ever, told several conflicting stories con- cerning its ownership. The police authori ties of Washington and Baltimore hav telegraphed to in regs the man will be held until the matter is in- vestigated. —_—_—_ FALLS CHURCH. ‘The town council held an important meet- ting Monday night, at which all the nine members were present, Mayor J. D. Payne presiding. The committee on revision of the town charter reported, making a large number of material changes in the charter, most of which were adopted. The effect of the change is to leave only Councilmen DePutron and Gould of present council in at the end of thé term July 1 next, and at the election’to be held in May seven out of the nine councilmen are to be'elected, these to be elected by the voters of the respec- tive wards instead of the whole town, as heretofore. The mayor is to be elected by the people, instead of by the council, and is not to be a member of the council, and have no vote except in case of a tie, Pro- vides for the sale of all merchandise, is to require the same to conform in weight and measure to the established standard of the state. In condemning land for street pur- poses, procedure is to be had the same as in the county court. Changes the section providing for an increase of taxes, so that the petition to council is confined to fre2- holders. Slightly changes the boundary iine of the town. Councilman Gould offered a resolution to terminate the terms of all councilmen, instead of a part, which was not ado; Councilman DePutron pro- posed to eliminate the provision prohibiting license for the sale of intoxicating licuor within a mile of the corporate limits, but this was supported only by himself and Councilman Erwin. An effort, however, will be made to effect the change in the legislature when the charter is considered. The effort to distribute the road funds ac- cording to the number of miles of street in the several wards was decided In the nega tive by the casting vote of the mayor. The clerk was instructed to prepare the amend- ments as adopted by the council and for- ward same to Mr. R. W. Moore, the attor- ney for the corporation, to be forwarded to the legislature. The town sergeant was in- structed to notify all parties assessed with license tax for dogs that the same must be paid within thirty days and tags pro- cured, and he was directed to purchase tive hundred brass tags and stamping die. Councilman Erwin moved to change the name of Forbes street to Great Falls street, which motion was laid over until next meeting. The members of the Baptist Church and friends held an enjoyable sociable Monday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, J. V. Quick. The program of the evening consisted of the following: Vocal solo. “Laddie,” Miss Lora Colla recitation, ‘here is a Little Maiden,” Miss Bessie Newlon; reading, “Morning Call,” Rev. J. T. Barber; violin solo, “Yesterday and To- day,” Johnnie McKillen. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. M. 8S. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Berry, Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Barber, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. North- rup, Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Newion, Mrs. C. B. Quick, Mrs. Chapin, Mrs. Willis Gordon, Mrs. Daniel Rhodes, Mrs; C. L. Blanton, Mrs. G. F. Mcinturff, Misses Jennie Lan ham, Estella and Eva Birch, Tillie Raw lings, Addie M. Spofford, Mary and Susie Crossman, Ida Gordon, Grace Rhodes, Ma- bel MeJnturff, Pleasant Scanland, ida J. Quick, Nellie Mabin, Bessie Newlon, Mar- tha Byrne, Messrs, Henry Scanlan, W, F. & . i i Cyrus » C. Birch, J. BE. Jae L. Roby, William Mabin, Dr. T. G Cc. B, Quick and daughter Hazel of Station, Va., are visiting Mr. and . V. Quick. famous Thomas Bean case, a litiga- ver the heirship of many thousands of best land in Texas, which has the courts of Bonham and Sher- ‘Texas, nearly ten years, has at last dextded ia favor of the Virginia and abs i one-half the estate and the paternal heirs the other half. Mrs. Sarah A. Dove of Washington, D. C., gets the larger portion of the paternal part. Mr. M. E. Church of this town was the most important witni in the case, and it was mainiy on his timony that the case was decided. A delightful party was given Saturday night by Mr. and Mrs. Russell in honor of the tenth birthday of their daughter, Miss Nannie Russell. An enjoyable evening was Spent by the little folks in games and other amusements and a donkey party held, Miss Minnie Jacobs winning the prize. Ice cream, cake and other delicacies were served. Those present on the occasion were Misses Maud Nowlan, Addie McInturff, May Man- kin, Pearl Veitch, Emily, Margaret and Mabel Newman, Emma Seaman, Agnes Rorebeck, Ethel Vernon Rollins. Katie Merry, Della Veitch, Pearl Lettreli, Maud Riley, Minnie Jacobs, Ella Mankin, Mas- ters Frank McInturif, Joe, David and Jas, Luttrell, Willie Veitch, Clinton Mankin, George Albertson, Carl Mclinturff, John Ballard, Frank Davis and Ambrose Moore. Mr. S. W. Cockrille has disposed of his store at East End to Mr. J. C. Elliott of Lewinsville. —_—.__. BROOKLAND. Mr. E. 8. Morgan is building a cottage om lth street. Earnest work is now being put upon the new Catholic Church, under construction on the corner of 12th and Lansing streets. Mr. McGee, whose stable was destroyed in a recent fire, is putting up a new build- ing near the site of the old. This will be much larger than the former one, and for safety it is being built further from the house. There was a large attendance at the special meeting ef the Ladies’ Sewing Guild at the residence of Mrs. Rubsam Monday night. Much work respecting the paper tea was transacted. The Mite Society of the Baptist Church had an enjoyable meeting last night at the church. The attendance was large and ap- preciative. Credit is due the entertain- ment committee for the excellence of ‘the program. The most attractive participant was little Fi nce Mulligan of Washing- ton, who gave several recitations in a graceful manner. Miss McGinnis of Wash- ington showed high elocutionary powers in her two selections, while Miss Eva Hurd recited amusingly. Other numbers inc a song and recitation by Ruby Schwie and finely read story, “A Swell W ding,” by Miss Bessie Lynch. The evening closed with “Ben Bolt,” by Mrs. R. R. West, by special request. Refreshments were served by the ladies of the church and all enjoyed the social gathering. GAITHERSBURG, Saturday ard Sunday will be the occasion of the fourth quarterly meeting at the Ep- worth M. E. Church. Rey. Luther B.Wilson, D.D., presiding elder, conducts the business session Saturday afternoon and will preach Sunday morning. At the last weekly meeting of Gaithers+ burg Lodge of Good Templars the observe ance of the twelfth anniversary of the or- ganization was considered and a commit to arrange for it to take place Friday evens ing, February 14, was appointed. Independence Post, No. 67, G. A. R., held its second meeting at Masonic Hall. New members were received, constitution and by-laws adopted and it was decided to meet here regularly the last Saturday of each month. Ignatius Waters, John Braxton, William Thompson, William Tyler, Grant Frazier, John Brown and Richard Stewart, jr., young colored men, were arraigned before Justice Cc. W. Crawford, charged with disorderly conduct at Emory Grove Methodist Church, They were found guilty and fined sums of seven to nine and a half dollars each, which they paid, and were released. Three other members of the party waived an examina- tion and removed their cases to the Marc’ court. At the recent organization of Forest Oak Epworth League at the Methodist Epise Church South the following officer chosen: President, E. Wilson Walker; s: lish, Miss Fan- iss, Mr. by; 8 ettie Briges; rer, Miss Leona Twenty-seven membe en- A junior league was also organized with seventeen members. Eden § retary, Mrs. Elser Leamon, relict of Solo- mon Leamon, died at the home of her son, Mr. Christopher Leamo., at Ger- mantown, Frida aged 11 years. health was remarkable, thov death resulted from a serious fall years ago. Rev. Wm. of the M. E. Church preached the sermon Sunday morning, which largely attended. Messrs. Robert topher Leamon of Germanwwa, mon of Hagerstown, and Wm. Ciarksburg survive her. Pentalpha Lodge, No. 13 M., had a visitation from V tennial, Hiram and other lo ington Friday evening. party were W. J. Harper, W. M. of Cen- tennial, W. A. Gateley, assistaat grand see- retary of the District of Columbia; Mr, Cornwell, W. M. of Hiram; J. N. Oliver, W. M. of B. B. French; Stauffer, W. M, of Brunswick Lodge; “darry Fowler, W. M. of Hyattsville; V . Alien, W. of Mohtgomery, end Past Masters C. H. Smith, Warren C. Bickford, E. C. Winter, Connell, Gilmour, Riley, Fussell and others, The visitors came by special train, and were given a banquet, at which some one hun- dred and twenty-five covers were laid. ice some two u and 3 A, F. and A, hington, Cen- ges of Wash- Among those in the The first services in the newly fitted-out Baptist Hail were held Sunday afterhoon, with every sitting occupied. Rev. J.D, Rayfield discoursed. Mr. E. W. Walke® directed the singing. A chapter of the Epworth Leacue was organized at the M. E. Church South Sun- day evening. i, TAKOMA PARK, Miss Elizabeth Purman of North Takoe ma entertained a number of young lady friends at a Incheon Saturday last. Upon the center of the table was an immense bow! of yellow tulips upon a center piece of embroidery done in yellow roses, the lat- ter, with other choice pieces, being the work of Miss Rose Mildred Purman, Yel- low covered candles, etc. lent a soft, pretty light, and, with the choice collation of seasonable delicacies, served to number this among the events of the season. Miss Bennett introduced her friend and guest, Miss Aikens of Bellefonte, Pa., to a score of young friends from Washington and Takoma at a dance given at } i- dence on Magnolia avenue last Thursday. The parlor, dining room and reception hall were thrown Into one for this occasion, and to the strains of a good orchcstra the hours fiew rapidly. Refreshsments were served during the evening. Dr. and irs. H. M. Bennett assisted their davghter in receiving and entertaining her guests. The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor held its monthly consecracdon meeting Sunday night in the chapel, with Miss Edna Dyer as leader. The effort to have every one present take an active part is becoming more and more popular. _ The weekly Monday night Methodist prayer meeting was held this week at the home of Col. G. C. Kniffin, and was, as usual, well attended. Mrs. Norman Brainard, who left last Thursday for Haverhill, Mass., in response to a telegram announcing the serious ill- ness of her mother, Mrs. Walker, of th place, reports her safe arrival, and some improvement in the condition of the in: valid. Mrs. M. Cady Becker entertafhed the guild of Trinity P. E. Church Thursday evening at her home, corner Chestnut and Magnolia avenues. Owing to the inclement weather but few were present and the question of organizing a vested choir of twenty-four volces was postponed. A pleas- ant evening was spent. Refreshments were served, the proceeds to be devoted to the guild. Mrs. Becker left yesterday for ‘Washington, where she will spend 2 month, Mrs. S. H. Betton of Easton, Md., was a recent guest of Mr, and Mrs. H, P, Ry Holt.