Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1896, Page 12

12 SE ————___— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Roland Reed me tne Pautielens” Allen’s Grand Opera House.—‘Northern Lights.” New National Theater—The Bostonians In “Robin Hood.” Academy of Music.—‘‘The Derby Winner.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater._The Vaude- ville Chub. x Columbi OF ih Company, 91! Peanayiania Peverner marten ecbIne tion of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- west.—Ice Palac National Rifles’ Hall—Ball and supper for the benefit of the German Orphan Asylum. —_———.__ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont aud intermediate landings at 10 am. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ee HARRISON OUT OF THE RACE For President. We're still in the field. Paper rooms, best style, $2 up. Nolte,810 9th. Eggs, lic. doz. Johnston's, page 7. a GRAND SKATING AT THE RI Get Barney & Barry’s Skates. The best. Bc. to $1.50, C. T. Carter & Co., 606 Pa. ave. ‘The manufacturer’s sale of mackintoshes at % per cent of retail prices opens at 8 @.m. on Saturday at 403 and 405 7th street. Mackintoshes from $1 upward. Men's Derby and Fedora Hats latest styles, new, desirable goods, $1, $1.50 ard $2; eatra value. A. T. Lewis, 435 7th st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Grand Army Commander. Commander-in-chief I. N. Walker has accepted an Invitation to officiate at the opening ceremonies of the annual encamp- ment of the Department of the Potomac, G.A.R., February Later in the evening Ccmmender Walker will be tendered a ban- quet by the Iocal G. A. R. comrades. Interest in the election of officers for the ersuing year is increasing. The candidates for department commander are Major Juan McElroy and Mr. John H. Howlett. Forcign Mission Workers. ‘The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Metropolitan M. E. Church, 4% and C streets northwest, will give an “at home” and dinner sccial tomorrow from 4 to 10 pm. The whole church and congregation are taking a deep interest this reception. The Epworth League will assist in welcom- ing the guests, as will also prominent mem- bers of the Ladies’ Association and_ the ‘Weman’s Home Missionary Society. There will be a special welcome to strangers and Visiters, that the social interests of the church may be thereby advanced. ee Geographic Society. At the meetirg of the National Geo; graptic Society at Metzerott Hall tomorrow evening Prof. W. J. McGee will lecture upon his recent expedition to southwestern Arizona end western Sonora (Mexico), one of the most arid districts of North Am. ica. A part of this district is cceupied the Papago Indians, pre-eminently the desert tribe of cur domain; south of the Papago ccuntry les the land of the Seri Irdians, partly in continental Sonora, part- ly on Triburon and adjacent islands in the Gulf of California. a + The District Government. Facts concerning the District government and the duties of the Commissioners will be found on pages 6 and 7 of The Star's Almanae for 18%6. For sale at all news stands and at the business office of The Star. 25e. per copy. —_—__ Excelsior Literary Club. ‘The latest semi-monthly session of Excel- sior Club was made notable by being held at the residence of its long-time secretary, Mrs. M. M. Metealf, 1631 Marion street, on the anniversary of her birthday, Tuesday last. Mrs. Mary L. Edson, president, occu- pied the chair, Exercises were opened with plano solos by the Misses Gertrude Metcalf and Grace Story. The regular half-hour parliamentary drill was conducted by Mrs. A. Kent. Di had upon the club's curfew bill, in which was developed @ stronger sentiment in ‘or of its desir- ability than of its adaptaBility to present local conditions. read which One, Mrs. Two original papers were eceived marked appreciation. historical, of the state of Maine, by Metealf; the other by Mrs. C. H. ker upon “The Effects on Nations and iduals of Luxurious Living. gs Mails on the Metropolitan Branch. Railway post office servic> on the Balti- more division of the Baltimore and Onio kas been increased so as to include trains 64, 65 and 74, between Washington aud Gaithersburg. The new schedule is as fol- lows: Leav+ Washington 6 a.m.; arrive Gaithersburg 7:53 a.m. Leav2 Gaithersburg 10:30 a.m.; arrive Washington 11:30 a.m. ve Washingtop 4:3 p.m.; arrive Gaith- ersburg 5:40 p.m. Leave Gaithersburg 6:10 p-m.; arrive Washington 7:30 p.m. a + His Will Fitea. The will of the late John Alcorn, dated February 8, 180, has been filed here, and, efter providing for a bequest of $100 to the testator’s son, William, of Norristown, Pa., the residue of the estate is given to the widow, Mary E. Alcorn,who is named as executrix. es Some Interesting Leetures. A lecture on “Paper Moncy of the United States” will be delivered before the Wimo- @aughsis this evening by Mr. Charles E. MeNabb, instructor of business law at the Columbian University. The lecture is free to members of the Wimodaughsis. An interesting lecture on Venezuela. was delivered by Mr. Willlam Curtis, for- merly chief of the bureau of American re- publics, last evening at the Church of Our Father. The occasion was the meeting of the Universalist Club, and a large number ef club memebers and their friends were presert. Rev. James M. Cleary will deliver a lec- ture at the Catholic University at 4:20 this afternoon on ‘ance Work in All Lands.” The le ne of the regular win ected to be ex- en account of of the speaker. ceedingly interesting, the subject and the ——— The Queer Wheelmen. The second dance of the Queer Whe=l- men, given at National Riflles’ Hall last night, was largely attended, despite the rain, and those who braved the weather were rewarded by an evening of rare enjoy- ment. The hall was tastefully and ar- tistically decorated with 2 variety of flow- ers, and the musicians played behind banks of foliage plants. The dancing exrd was a unique urrangement, being in the form of a bicycle whe-l, in green and gold, hetween the spokes of which were the spaces for the engagements. = President R. Brooke Clokey was chair- man of the floor committee, and the other members who assisted hima and who receiv- ed and cared for the guests were H. S Gardner, Geo. E. Boyd, C. H. Long, F. E. Ghiselll, L. 0. Stack. “tohn Woerner, jr Fred. L. Vogt, H. Gale Turpin, W. K. Lar- rimore, Bailey Shumate, H. RL Dawley, ©. A. Pitkin, Frank W. White: ch ¥ William Berg- man, F. Dennissa and W. Haydn Hen- shaw. —_—— The Rug Sale at Sloan's. * The great oriental rug sale opened at Sioan's, 1407 G street, yesterday, and will centinue, regardless of the weather, the balarce of the week. Hours of sale, 11 am. and 3 p.m. ke ee Make the most of Moses’ gale prices.—Advt. ————————— AN Kinds of Wet Weather “Wearables at Goodyear Rubber Co., NT Pa. ave—Adyt. carpet and rug en The manufacturer's sale of mackintoshes at 25 per cent of retail prices opens at 8 &m. on Saturday at 403 and 405 7th street. Mackintoskes from $1 upward.—Advt. —————— —Advt. #1235" will make a ten strike! MOUNT PLEASANT .CITIZENS Appreve of Franchise for Home Telephone Company. Railroad Out 17th Street, Sewers and Street Extension Ail Come Up for Consideration. Very little business of importance was transacted at the regular monthly meeting of the Mount Pleasant Citiens’ Association last evening, most of the evening being taken up in a discussion of the subject of street extension. A representative of the Home Telephone Company, which concerf is endeavoring to secure the passage of a bill empowering them to construct a sys- them here, explained to the meeting the purpose of the company, and the associa- tion directed that a committee of three be appointed to urge before the proper con- gressional committees the granting to the company of a tranchise. After Mr. Zellers had substituted a report in the matter, the association directed the committee appointed at the previous meet- ing to take charge of the house and effects ef the village voluntzer fire department to dispose of the same. Mr. Zellers stated that the chief of the District fire depart- ment had informed the committee that if the old village fre alarm bell was turned over to him he would have it placed im the engine house, No. il, and then have the hours struck from it. The proposition was approved by the association, and such a disposition will probably be made of the poreaiaeae Somerville and Mr. H. D. Wai- bridge explained to the meeting that from what they had gathere] in conferences with the officials of the roads an wich the Di: trict Commissiorers, it appeared th with- in a year the village would be connected with the city by another street railway ecmpany. ‘the road would be built by either the Eckington and Soldiers’ Heme or the Metropolitan Company, they thought, and the route would be up 17th street. Home Telephone Company. Mr. P. H. Adams, representing the Home Telephone Company, was Iniroduced by President Somerville, and he proceeded to briefly outline the purposes and advantages of his company. He frankly confessed that the company was organized to make money and not fer charitable purposes, but remarked that if the company should be allowed to do busi- ness here telephone rates would be reduced just two-thirds lower than they are now. The cempany has alrealy secured 3,300 subscribers, 50 of them being subscribers of the old company, but the District Com- missioners, said Mr. Adams, had endeavered to jump on the company with both feet They had not only reported to Congr that a telephone company was a natural monopoly, but had also advised Congress that the present rages should not be re- duced. Mr. Adams fidiculed the idea that the present telephone yates could not be reduced, saying that his company would not only cbey the law relative to putting underground, but would also bind them- selves to furnish a® good a service as the one now in less money. Richmond, Va., with only 000 people, had as many if not more te phones than Washington, with nearly 3200,- 000 population, and simply because’ there was no monopoly of telephone lines there. On the motion of Mr. Sleman, a commit- tee of three was authorized to be appointed to urge before Congress the granting of a franchise to the Home Company. Other Matters. The committee on sewers was instructed to secure, if possidle, the retention of the items in the District appropriation bill for the extension of the system of rewers, and then followed an informal discussion of the subject of strest extension. It was de- veloped that there is not so much of oppo- sition to the extension of streets as ther is to the proposal of Congress to impose upon land owners about the whole of the expense of the scheme. It was also said that if the streets were to be extended, the svoner it is done the better it will be for the owners of land. No action was taken by the association, however. use here for about one-third wS Cheaper Mluminants. To the Editor of The Evening Star: A prominent attorney of Washington, in commenting on the xrticle in The Star on the very successful result of the municipal ownership of the gas sppply in Hamilton, Ohio, where a large sinking fund has been created befere it is needed, with gas at cuiy eighty cents, remarked that a twin evil of the illumination situation in Washington is the electric light supply. Hé said his gas bills had become so large that he formed the habit of visiting the meter every morn- ing and recording, on a large piece of blank cardboard which huag alongside, the con- sumption for the Jay Defore. He then turned the supply off for the fay. The re- sult was, he said, that his bills shrank un- til they hardly ever exceed $3, less than half what they were. Then he put in four electric light incandescent lamps, end his bill for last month was within a few cents of $8, or $2 per light per month. As the electric iight company has a meter no one not an expert can read, he says he has no check on the size of the bills. The solution of this electric light problem lies along the line of the solution of the gas problem—municinal ownership. As showing how the question has been very successfully attacked sewhere, I @sk you to allow me to call attention to an extract from a very intereszing article in Electri- cal Engineefing for Seprember last: “Improved engineering skill makes it pos- sible to so construct an electric lighting plant that cost of operation and mainten- ance shall be far less than in the past. Hence it is only reasonadle to look for a re- duction in the rates many cities are paying for the illumination of the streets. This was shown in a marked degree some months ago at Springfi I'l, where for ten years past a local lighting company held the contract for str2et illuminaticn at $137 a year for are lighting on the moon- light schedule, 2,200 hours yearly, or more than 6 cents an hour per #50 Watt are lamp of nominal 2,000 candle power. When the contract expired, the city offered a new contract at a lower rate. ‘his being re~ fused, the advisability of the city owning a lighting plant was agitaced, but-investi- gation showed that the city had tneurred about the full amount of d. permitted by Jaw. Negotiations were again opened with the old company, and an approriation of $113 per light authorized by the city. But before a contract was entered Into, a num- ber of public-spirited citizens banded to- gether and advanced the funds necessary to erect a complete electric lighting plant, including station, machinery, pole line, ete. and on its completion this band of citizens leased this plant to two of their number, who will operate it for five years, receiving payment on a basis of $60 per lamp per year. But the citizens’ company will re- ceive from the city the full amount appro- priated, namely, $113 per lamp pergear on a five-year contract. Now the diiference between $113 and $60 is $53, and this amount per lamp will constitute a sinking fund that in about five years will equal the cost of the plant, including interest on the invest- ment. From the sinking fund the citizens’ company will reimourse themselves for principal and interest, and then present to the city, free of debt and without price, a completely equipped lighting plant with which the city may not only light its streets at cost, but also supply currert to private consumers.” Washington, with her cheap water pow- er, is in a peculiarly favorable position to repeat this successful experiment and give the whole country an object lesson in cheap and good illumination, c. M. CAMPBELL, ———— Third Army Corps Union. A well attended meeting of the Third Army Corps Union, Washington branch, was held last evening in parlor No. 10, Willard’s Hotel. Many items of interest to this branch of the corps were presented end discussed. The report of the ccmmit- tee on the coming annual banquet in March next was submitted, and other im- pertant matters in which all members of the corps should feel an interest were brought before the meeting, which did not adjourn until a late hour. ————.——__—. About Champagne. It may not be generally known that of the 229,845 cases of champagne brought to this country in 1895 two-thirds were imported by four houses, and the imports of G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry equal the other three, being 45,125 more than of any other brand. —Advertisement, THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. STAFF CAPTAIN COX. . She Will Hold Her First Meeting in “Masonic Temple Sunday. Staff Captain Blanche B. Cox of the Sal- vation Army, who has just taken command of the division comprising the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and Vir- ginia, and has changed the headquarters from Baltimore to Washingtqn, will hold her first specit! meetings at Masonic Temple, corner of 9th and F streets, next Sunday afternoon at 3 and evening at 8 She will be assisted by Captain Dunlap and by the new officers of the local corps, Captain Can- field and Lieutenant Biscoe, all thr@e being able to play and sing, as well as to speak, and by others, But Staff Captain Cox, who is one of the remarkable women of the Sal- vation Army, is perfectly able to make a meeting interesting without any assistance. She is a very eloquent and impressive speak- er, and has had a wonderful experience since she went into the Salvation Army, about a dozen years ago. Young as she Is, she -has served in fourteen different coun- tries, opening the Salvation Army work in a number of them, including India, and has been all over the world. She began the slum work of the Salvation Army in London, under the direction of Mrs. General Booth, the mother of the Salvation Army, who was her spiritual mother, since it was at one of her meetings that Staff Captain Cox was converted and went into the Sal- vation Army. Staff Captain Cox was of a prominent family in London, and was pre- paring for Girton College, and contemplat- ing a finishing course at a German univer- sity, when Mrs. Booth thus changed the current of her life. Brilliant and cultivated, and attractive personally, she has had re- markable success in the army. ‘She has been particularly successful during the past iwwo or three years, when she has been in the United States, and especially in the west, whence she came to Washington. She was the first woman to speak in the great Mocmon tabernacle in Salt Lake City, where she had an audience of 10,000 people. In Colorado, of which she had charge im- mediately before coming to Washington, she added to her reputation by having herself arrested in order to test the right of the army to have open air meetings in Colorado Springs, over which there had been con- troversy for years, one young officer of the army dying from*the effects of his treat- mert by the police. When Staff Captain Cox was locked up in jail the leading citi- zens rose in protest, and a decision was scon given which yielded the army all it had fougnt for, Staff Captain Cox had a bicycle brigade out in Colorado, and may have one here, for she has a number of original plans for the development of the work in this diviston. The great value of her work ap- pears in its spiritual results, which are ways large. — ENJOYED BY ENGLISHMEN. Attractive Entertainment Order of St. George. The second annual reception and dance of Columbia Lodge, Or: of St. taeorge, which was heii last nigat in Builders’ Exchange Hail, ‘vas a most enjoyable ov- casion, and was participated in hy most of the English residents of Washingten. The American flag was of the lost prominenily dis- played in the decorations of the hall, which were handsome and striking. The com- mittees to whom the pleasure of those who attended vy in 2 great measure Jue were as follow: Arrangements—George Pratchett, chair- man; James Stevens, A. ©. Day. A. B. Welch, William Morris, J. 'f. Huni, Alvert Lawrence and Dr. J. \dainson. Reception—J._ T. Munt, chairman; Dr. Thompson, J. T. Walker, Ge Cheese- man, Dr. Barton, TT. It. Jones and W. G. Lee. Floor—James Stevens, chairman; N. Al- bertson, James Hunt, Herbert Meredith, G. F. Chanon, W. Townsend and H. P. Rush. Refreshments—Dr. chair- man, W. Morris, Walter » Albert C. Day and Alfred Wilaby. AMUSEMENTS, German Orphan Asylum Ball.—A ball and supper will be given at National Rifles’ Armory this evening for the benefit of the German Orphan Asylum of this city. This is a most estimable charity, and the dif- ferent committees in charge of the affair feel confident that a substantial support will be given the undertaking. The tickets include both admission to the hall and sup- per, and a great number have been soid. Ktivarde, the Violinist.—The Washington String Orchestra, Mr. Ernest Lent, con- ductor, will give another concert at Met- zerott Hall Saturday evening. This will probably be the most notable appearance of the orchestra this season on account of the well-selected program and the two solo- isis, Lachaume and Rivarde. ‘The first named has been heard in this city before, and has been accorded the most favorable comment. Rivarde, however, 1s probably the principal soloist of the season. His coming has been heralded for some time, and Washington music lovers will at last have a chance to compare his work on the violin with that of other famous players who have stopped here. His execution is sald to be remarkabie, his tone sweet and possessing that peculiar singing tone so rarely heard except as brought out by a master, while he resembles in looks the famous Sarasate. Seats are on sale at Metzerott’s. The Burnt Cork Club.—A great deal of interest is being manifested in the appear- ance of the Burnt Cork Club at Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, on 7th street northwest, tomor- row night. Some new talent has been add- ed to the club this year, making it one of the strongest variety companies in the Dis- trict. The first part will be on the minstrel order, being a social session of the Burnt Cork Club, after which the specialties, in- cluding Howard and Leigh, the Del Ray Brothers, Steve Clements, the Graham Brothers, Little Dimple, petite danseuse, and Messrs. Jasper, Leach, McCarthy and O'Connor in their latest success, “The Wed- ding of the Lily and the Rose.” The en- tertainment will conclude with a laughable sketch, after which dancing will take place. The club will parade the principal streets of the city at 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon with full band. The People’s Course of Lectures.—The fourth entertainment of the People’s Course will be given at the Church of Our Father onday evening next. It will consist of cenes and Songs of the War,” and will be presented by Mr. B. P. Murray. ‘The scenes will be depicted by means of ster- eopticon views, while the songs will be rendered by the G. A. R. Choir. Rev. A. G. Rogers will present “From Killarney to Dublin,” February 24. First Congregational Church.—The Young People’s Society of the First Congregational Church will give an entertainment tomor- row evening that will bring happy memo- ries of bygone days to the minds of many. The old Deestrict Skule will be in session and the class exercises, curious costumes, singing and “speaking ‘pieces,” which are said to be very amusing, will no doubt ve much appreciated. —$_—.__ Perpetuating the Cobble Stones. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I would respectfully call the atten- tion of the: District Commissioners, through your paper, to a most ob- jectionable clause in the bill before Con- gress for the change of power on the Eck- ington street railway. It reads as follows: “All pavements torn Up shall he replaced with as good a quality.” Does it rot imply an intent -to perpetuate the cobble stones between the tracks as they appear on New York avenue, North Capitol street, and on the entire Belt system? ZW. R. ee Funeral of Maj. Mayo. Major George Upshur Mayo, who died Saturday at his home, 1451 Rhode Island avenue, was buried yesterday at Emmor- ton, Harford cointy, Md., in St. Mary’s churchyard. Major Mayo was sixty-one years old, and a native of Virginia. For many years he followed surveying as a business. His widow was Miss Pattie Hall, daughter of Thomas W. Hall of Harford county. Rev. W. F. Brand conducted the funeral services, and D. Smith Norris, Henry Wilson, William P. Trimble and T. W., E. H. and W. S. Hall, nephews of the deceased, were pallbearers. —_s— ‘West End League. At the meeting of the West End League last evening Mr. Daniel L. Kent was ap- pointed a member of the committee on Rock creek improvements. The improve- ments of the creek were discussed by sev- eral members, end the league will use its influerce to secure the immediate construc- tion of all sewers necessary to take the sewage which now flows into the creek into the Easby Point intercepting sewer. They will also make an effort to increase the police force, DR. TALMAGE WILL PREACH Sundsy Mornings:gs Well'as Evenings He WilliBe Heard. The Request etic Fall Services in the Pulpit Wa¢ Unanimous From Elders, Tr@siges ond Co-Pastor. + Dr. Talmage chds reconsidered his an- nouncement some weeks-«go from the pul- pit of the FirstiPresbyterian “Church that he would undegino, circumstances preaca Sunday mornings,:as well as evenings. In making th's statement he desired to take Limself, if possible, out of the disturbing situation, in which the church had been placed by the conflict of the wishes of a Isrge and influential number of church members and attendants with the contract obligations of the church to Rev. Adolos Allen, the co-pastor. In the interval an amicable arrangément was made between Mr. Allen and the officers of the church, and this agreement was ratified Monday by the presbytery of Washington. The difli- culties. which Dr. Talmage recognized and respected in a dignified and manly way have been entirely removed. He now closes the incident by accepting an invita- tion to preach Sunday mornings. This in- vitation came unanimously from the eld- ers of his churca and tore the following indorsement from Dr. Sunderland: “For many weeks past it has been my strong conviction that the best interests of the church, temporal and spiritual, would be promoted if Dr. Talmage would consent to preach, as a general rule, both at the morning and evening services, and I most cordially jon in the request that he would do so. It will relieve me of a burden which I find more serious from year to year, and afford me a satisfaction 1 have long been looking for. The trustees of the chureh reinforced this reauest by a letter, in which they unani- mously urged Dr, ‘Talmage to change his mind and consent. in his reply Dr. Tal- mage said: “I have reconsidered, and as cir- cumistances have changed, and'I desire to serve you in all t possible, I accept your invitation, and will, Providence per- mitting, preach Sabbath mornings as well as Sabbath evenings, beginning on the morning of the third Sabbath of this month, February 16, as on this coming Sabbath micrning I must preach for the Gunton Memorial Church, whose pastor, my friend, Dr. Patch, has been taken ill. “But I accept the invitation to preaca both mornings and evenings in our First Presbyterian Church on condition that Dr. Sunderland remain in the pastorate and that he will take part in all the church ex- ercises, and that he will preach whenever he feels like it, morning or evening. “I give You all hearty salutation and take this opportunity of saying that I have never been associated in Christian work with a more splendid man than my lifelong friend, Dr. Sunderland, and that I do not believe there is anywhere a more cons crated and genial board of session than our bosrd of session, or a wiser or more comi- petent board of trustees than our board of trustees, or a more inspiring and de- lightful congregation than our congrega- tion. I ask the prayers of all good peop! for the blessing ef God upon our new ar- rangement. Yours, { Gospel, “T. DE TALMAGE.,” THE BEBREW FAIR. Executive Committ Last Night Listened to Encouraging Reports. The executive committee of the Hebrew fair held an enthusiastic meetng last night in the vestry reoms of their tem Mr. H. King, jr., presided; Mr. S. N. Ayer, sec- retary. Reports were received from the dif- ferent chairmen, and all were more tnan encouraging. Simon Wolf, the chairman of the commiitee on invitations, reported that Adiai Stevenson, the Vice Preside of the United States, would formally open the fair. Mr. R. Harris, the chairman of ihe dec- cration committee, reported that the hall would be artistically and origina deco- rated,exceeding in po.nt of beau ever before attempted; that the display would-be a distinet feature. Mr. J. Saks, chairman of the donation committec, reported that the donations in cash and merchandise were just pouring in. He requested that after tor all mer- chandise donations from the dffer2nt sub- commitiees be sent direct to urmo where a man in authority will be station. ed to receive and reccipt for same. Mr. Isaac Gans, the chairman of the press committee, reported that the fair nything electrical journa) would compare favorably with any publication of its kind ever issued, both j irom a Iterary and financial standpgint. Some of the most prominent writers of this y have sent literary contributions. Mr. I. L. Blout, chairman of the c mittee on entertainment, said he had ceeded in securing some excellent att tions for each night of the fai Each chairman reported encouraging progress, and when next Monday nicht the doors of the armor to the public there will mect the views of all a delightfu! sight. Judging from all Present indeations, the result will be so satisfactory that it will be but a mat- ter of a little while that the Israelites of Washington will have a temple built which will compare favorably with any in. the United States. Many contributions have come in unso- licited, which are all the more appreciated. The next meeting of the executive com. mittee will tuke place in the Washington Light Infantry Armory tomorrow evening, when all these connected with any com mittees must be on hand at 8 o'clock The press committee, of which Mr. Isaac Gans is chairman, will meet tonizht at S o'cleck in the Times building in the ad. writers’ rooms, The following is the correct list of the congregation table: Mrs. L. Stern, Mrs. H. y are thrown open King, jr.; assistants, Mrs. M. Goldsmit Mrs. M. Loeb, Mrs. D. Strauss, Mes ae! Myer, Mrs. P. Peyser, Mrs, Mrs. J. Sondheimer, Mrs. C. A. Mrs. H. Hoffa, Mrs. I. Herman, ry King, Mrs. J. King, Miss B. st er, Miss B, Herman, r ‘arrnhan Claim. The estate of William (Billy) McGarra- han, which is said to consist only of the claim which the old man for so many years pressed before Congress and in the courts, but never entirely succes ssfully, has again been brought up in the courts here. When McGarrahan died Mr. Luke Devlin was ap- pointed administrator of the estate, but found, it is said, that the estate consisted merely of the claim. Now Nicholas Stan- ton of Joliet, Ill, claiming to be a first cousin of McGarrahan, has filed h for himself and brother, Patrick Stanton of Sing Sing, N. Y., a petition to establish their claims as heirs-at-law of the famous claimant. -—___ Charges Dexertion. In petitioning for a divorce from Malvin H. Nash, Tina Nash states that they were married here September 24, 1887, and that their three children are in an orphari*asy- lum. She charges that her husband de- serted her May 9, 1892. She states that she believes that he is now in jail, charged With housebreaking. She prays’ for ali- mony, counsel fees and the custody of the children. Messrs. Hamilton and Colbert are her attorneys. So Be on the lookout for ‘1235: '—Advt. ROYAL - BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength, =Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING ER 106 Wall Pah ee ‘AID OF CHARITY. Pleasant and* Successful Entertain- ~ “ment Last Night. « The entertainment given last evening at Typographical Temple for the benefit of their charity fund by the ladies of the gov- ernment printing office was an immense success in every particular. The hall was crowded in every part, those present not only paying for the privilege of admission, but in nearly every instance a basket of some sort of good food product was also brought. It is a matter of regret to the managers of the entertainment that while so many persons Were present, there were hundreds of oth- ers who were unable to gain admission on account of the crowded state of the hall and adjacent rooms. The program, which was as follows, was delightfully rendered: Piano solo, Miss Katie Young; vocal solo, Mr. J. S. Graves; songs, ‘the Misses Lurie and Janie Stan- ford; recitation, Miss Hattie Webster; vocal solo, Miss Mary P. Lockwood; recitation, Master Sherwood Brown; contralto solo, Miss Houchen; recitation, Miss Clara Bremmerman; comic solo, Mr. F. Darling; piano solo, Miss Lola S. Harper; fancy dance, the Misses Edith Luckett and Ethel Brown; vocal duet, Mrs. Carrie Smith gnd Miss Nellie Smith; recitation, Mr. J. 8. Graves; soprano solo, Mrs. Traner Fergu- son; ‘song, Miss Helen Kretchmar; whis- Uing solo, Mr. Milton B. Clark; vocal solo, Miss Hester Dalton; soprano solo, Miss Viera Callan; cornet svlo, Mr. William Kretchmar. The accompanists were Prof. Isdell and Miss Nellie J. Burke. After all the numbers on the program had been performed the chairs were removed from the floor, and ali who desired partici- pated in dancing, which was kept up until the early hours of this morning. The committes of arrangements, under Whose imn:ediate auspices the entertain- ment was given, was composed of Miss M. A. Harper, chairman; Miss Smoot, secre- tary; Miss Spicer, treasurer; Mrs. M. A. Pester, Mrs. M. J. Speaks, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Stuart, the Misses Anderson, Daniels, Grant, Carter, Dement, Spaulding and An: drews. ‘The proceeds of the affair will be distrib- uted under the direction of a committee, which comprises M. M. A. Harper, chair- man; Mrs. Daniels, Mra. Speaks and the Misses Spicer and Smoot. SSS ARREST NOT WARRANTED. Inference Drawn From® Verdict in Vermillion Assault Cane. James Early, Richard Hyrley and Maurice Davis, charged with sssaulting Policeman Vermillicn the 22d of last September, while the officer was attempting to arrest Timothy Dempsey, were, as reported in The Star, convicted late yesterday afternoon of simple assault. Notice of a motion for a new trial and in arrest of judgment was given by the defendants’ counsel, and they were released n bail in the sum of $300 each to await the disposition of the motion. In the case of Davis the jury recommended him to the mercy of the court. The jury deliberated nearly five hours, and their verdict is considered a virtual eclaration that the attempted arrest of Dempsey, who was killed by the policeman, was unwarranted. The verdict also reduce the punishment from a tern, in the peniten- tiary to fine or imprisonment for not more than eleven months and twenty-nine days in Jail. ee Norfolk and Washington Line Snead. Two suits have been brought against the Norfolk and Washington steambeat line for $10,000 each. The first is by Ellis Gibls, administrator of Anderson Gibbs, Gee id the second by Ida V. Eason, adininistratrix of Bernard Randoll, deceas- ed. These suits grew out-of the collision ween the W: nm steamer New- port News and tug Katie. “1235" will prove a corker SHUteeeeoeseeasece Merit ves Hood's Sarsuparilla its great esteseses 3 O44 Is what 2 pow its constantly increast & —siles, and enables it to accomplish its S$ — wonderful and unequal < mbination, py Js in preparing H ars ps @ = known to other medicines, and make ee Hool's Sarsaparilla °s ¥ ¢Peculiar to Itself VVPDOEDIO ODD 4 OY OO It cures a wide range of diseases because ¢f its power as a blood purifier. It acts dl- tly and positively upon the blood, and the blood reaches every nook and corner of the hw system. ‘Thus all the nerves, muscles, bones and tissues come under the beneticent influence of : Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘The One Trup Blood Purifi oor ILD OOOLPOD OE O96 O94 HOODS PILLS cure & take, easy to operate. $1; six for 4 POPSSCOOO OL ver Ils; easy to Show: : $ 4 t i “THERE’S A TIME FOR EVERY- THING.” Here’s exactly what they are—Come in and look at them—If you don’t want a pair it’s all right—There’s not near enough to go around, anyhow, Cloth: — fally a dozen or wore neat effects in stripes pare all-worsted wool est effes worth our ask- ‘Trousers to-measure, $3.50. ‘ot many of them, and there'll soon be less, of course. If you want the greatest value in a pair of trousers you ever saw—now is the time to get it. Mertz and : Mertz, 906 F Sreet. FREE! With every 25c. bottle of QUEEN ANNE LOTION we present free a handsome nocille case, consisting of ten assorted needles and a package of finest “gold-eye” steel No. 6 needles, with handsome calendar attached. QUEEN ANNE Lotion givec the face ‘and hands a soft, white appearance, and has ro equal as a ‘preventive for red, rough and chapped skin, Get a bottle tomor- 25¢. row for only. eae ‘our catalogue. Save money by reading Mertz’s Drug Store, Cor. F & 11th Sts. it Silverware... —— Will shine with a dazzling luster when —— rubbed with a little “Crystaline.” —— , At all druggists and grocers, 10c. box. ja21-3m,12 Many trusses ‘are not worthy of the name. They aggravate father than relieve rupture. Our knowledge gained by years of experience in truss buying, selling and fitting is YOUTS. Money back when not satisfactory. A. A. SMITH & CO., 1108 F st. fe5-12d TO CANVASS TUE CITY. How Christian Endenvorers Seek to Raise Funds. Preparations are now complete for a can- vass of the business and professional men of Washington and other citizens of the} METZEROTT MUSIC HALL. District for subscriptions to the fund which is being raised to defray the expenses of ‘the Christian Endeavor convention in July. The question received careful consideration last evening at a joint meeting of the finance and auxiliary finance committees held in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Chairman W. B. Robison presided, and explained to the committees the plan of canvass. eey canvasser has been assigned a num- ber of business and professional men to solicit for subseripzions. In order that no one may be approachei by an unauthorized solicitor, or by any one other than the particular person assigned. a letter will be mailed to each person to be solicited, con- taining a subscription blank, and advising them of the name of tne person who will call upon them. Nach member of the two committees were handed a ietter of in- structions regarding the -letails of the can- vass, and receipt books to be used in ac- knowledging subscripzions. 5 The committee discussed the question cf the probable cost of the convent:on, und a conservative estimate would pl it in the neighborhood of $25,000, $10,000 of which has already been subscribed by the Chris- tian Engeavorers of the District. Mr. Robison stated that the subscription list had already been started by a contri- bution of $500 by the tirm of Woodward & Lothrop, and one of $100 by Saks & Com- pany. The benefits of the convention from a business point of view are many. ‘The presence of a host of fifty sixty thou- sand young people in the city in the middle of summer will necessarily liven almost every department of business life, and to such an extent as to give things a holiday espect. That the business men of the city will be very materially benefited has been demonstrated by the conventions of the past, ere noticeably by the gathering held in Boston in July last. The committee feel that the business men of the city realize what a power, both fgiancial and moral, the conveniton will be to Washington, and that they will heartily co-operate with them in ¢ complishment of their CITY ITEMS Not Necessary to Hunt Around town for Oysters; come direct to the house that has served the people satis- factorily for past fifteen years. Lynn Haven Bays rever finer. Hotel Johnson Cafe. Choice Butter and Fresh Eggs. We handle Elgin Creamery Butter, Sharp- less’ “Cow Print” and “Clover Le: well as Darlington’s famous butter. Fresh Eges—at lowest consistent prices. ‘Phone 649. J. C. Walker, prop. Boston Market and Grocery, 1711-13 Pa. ave. 1t as Also The College Boys’ Banquet Given in the Philadelphia Oyster House's Banquet Hall, on second floor, last week, was a “hummer.”” Everybody praised those luscious Lynn Haven Bay Oysters. "Phone 515 if you want some sent to your home.It For Coughs and Throat Troubles use Brown's Bronchial Troches. They relieve all throat irritations caused by cold or use of the voice. fe6-eoSt ——— — A Safelet Whixper. Listen, Aipine safes are good safes; we guarantee them. Send for catalogue. Small size, Alpine Safe and Lock Co., room No. 20, Builders’ Exchange. 4,6" The manufecturer’s sale of mackintoshes at 25 per cent of retail prices opers at 8 am. on Saturday at 403 and 405 7th street. Mackintos#ts from $1 upward. it ——- “Royal Glue Mucilag: It's new! 10c. Sticks Paper, Wood, China, Leather or iron. Extra-large Bottle! Druggists, 10c, 0cl0-eott AMUSEMENTS. NEW Satioxan THEATER, Every Evening end Saturday Matinee, ‘The Famous, Original BOSTORIANS. THIS (THURSDAY) EY G. Also Saturday Matinee and Night, ROBIN HOOD. Friday (only time). Next Prince Ananias SSELL, presenti “Mr. Valentine's Christmas’? ts now on sale, it Ball and Supper For the benefit of the GERMAN ORPHAN ASYLUM, AT NATIONAL RIFLES’ HALL, vet. Oh and 10th n. Y EVENI ‘Tickets (cach person), 50 OPERA Aillen’s Grand yous. WEEK OF FEB. 3. Matinee Saturday. CHAS. F. ATKI "S. Massive Production of Harkins and Barbour's Great Play, “Northern Lights” THE BEST AMERICAN PLAY YET WRITTEN. ¢ * * The unarimcus verdict of press and public. Every Scene Peinted Expressly for this Production. Next Week—Rcbert Hillard in LOST 24 HOURS. ts no ie, fed OPER: Lafayette Square (ye (ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.) JOHN W. ALBAUG Evenings at 8—Matinee Saturday. ROLAND. REED In the Great Political Satire, THE POLITICIAN, INTRODUCING THE TWENTIETH CENTURY THE REALISTIC CO! TION SCENE. “If the Country Needs Saving We'll Save It.” —RHEA in NELL GW) . FEB. 6. uts, supper included. janager. NNE_ and ft CONVENTION ICE PALACE, $x"! EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2. EVENINGS AT 7:30. REAL ICESKATING, Every Afternoon and Evening This Week, J. F. Donohue. THE FASTEST SKATER IN THE WORLD. 3 AND 5-MILE RACES EVERY EVENING AT 9 O'CLOCK. EXHIBITION OF FAST SKATING Every Afternoon at 3 o'clock. ADMISSION. ... s++++++-25 CENTS. Ladies’ exclusive hour for instruction, 1 until 2 o'clock. “Special morning classes, 10 until 1 o'clock dally. {03-400 ASADEMY-PRICES, " 25—00—T5e.—#1.00 ‘Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25¢. and 50c. Res'd. Firet time in Washington of the Big Winning Comedy Drama, ve Derby Winner clever, entertaining. arley’s ” Aunt,” pathetic as ‘Shore Acres ‘The Great St. Louis Derby Race. wexx | BONNIE SCOTLAND fe3-6t BANJO AND GUITAR QUICKLY AND CORRECT. ly taught by note or simplified method, only $7 Per quarter; I guarantee to teach the most un- musical persea to play a perfect tune each lesson by my simple method or no cha: Ja29-9t° GEO. DRAEGER, 212 G st. ne. METROPOLITAN CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 515 12th .W.—New Publications as soon as is- —— -__ AMUSEMENTS. wil DEESTRICT SKULE, tom “cit, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, AT 8 P.M. OST 25 cts. Refreshments extra. PeG-2te Grand Harp Recital MISS ANITA GLUSS, zis all it will cost you to see any one of the ‘numerous attractions bere on the Graphophones or Kinetoscopes. ‘The pro- gram is so large and varied there's sure to be soucthing to please you. Musical Parlors of the Columbia Phonograph Co.,919 Pa.av. fe5-24a CALDWELL & SMITHS DANCING ACADE Carroll Institute Hail, 910 10th, Wea. eves. 5th and WH sts. ‘n.w., ‘Tues, and Frid. eves, Academy of Music, Laurel, Md., every Monday. BBUF ! ERNAN’S LY M THEATE ALL THIS WE! ABSOLUTELY SUPE — THE— - Vaudeville Club. Direction of Mes rs. WE R and FIELDS. Introducing Sam Bemard, Meintyre and Heath, ‘The Meers Brothers, Lizzie B. Raymond. 324, | Pliaco’s City Club Co. fe3-6t Lafayette Square ABSOLUTELY FIRE-PROOF JOHN W. ALBAUGII.... ELENORA DUSE, Aided by Her Malian Company from the City ot Rome. under the direction of mt D 3G 'H BROOKS. 3 S ONLY CAMELIEY Camille) ASA PATE (Magda.) ‘Thursday, | Feb.’ 20. Sat. Matinee, OGLIE DI CLAUD Be | Tite Wire tot Cin $1.00 to $3.00, ae < will bexin tively DUSE TICKETS. fe3-7t MEtznerr MUSIC HALL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY & Washington String Orchestra. 70 Performers. Ernest Lent, Conductor Soloists: LACHAUME, the Eminent F and RIVARDE, T ording to Jocath uesday, Fs 11, 2 ace ove with ED. F. TEST VIOLID SARASATE. Te., $l—at Metzeroit’s, ROP. SHELDON'S CL german and Delsarte ‘Thursdays and Sat Popular rates. SES FOR THE MINUET, now forming. Tuesdays, : und ee "LECTURES. CART of thy ures F INDENT, fs Christian pe r Youn BRUARY 8 ith Asso fatic at Foundry M. m his TO CON ‘Admission free, Ladies and Don't miss it. A SOJOURN IN SI EXPLORATIONS AM THE GULF 01 2 TMLUSTRATED LECTURE Mr. W. J. McGEE of the Bureau of American Ethnol A limited number of extra tickets, 50 ¢ at Metzerott's Muskie, Store, 1140 Fst. “REN FUR” oF Avoid Winter’s Icy Blasts by taking a holiday to the land of sunshine and flowers on the fine passenger steamers of the Atlas Line to the island of JAMAICA, renowned for its saluvrions climate and natural beauty. Most health-giving winter resort in the world, Milustra booklet fre FORWOOD & KELLACI ts, 24 State st., Overlook Inn. WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN CABLE RAILWAY at Penn. ave. and Sth st. se. and METROPOLITAN RAILWAY at East Capitol and Sth sts. se. EVERY HOUR FROM 2:10 TO 11:20 P.M. COACHES “iv CAPITOL OVERLOOK INN jal im N. & W. Steamboat Co. Evers day in che year for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Newport Neivs and all points south iy steel ‘Newport News,”" “Norfolk” ai ton,” daily, on the following schedul ‘Southbound. j Ly. Washington. 7:00 p.m. Ly, Ly, Alexandria..7:30 p.m. | Lv. Ar. Ft. Monroe.6:30 a.m Lv. Ft. ) Ar. Norfolk.....7:30 um. | Ar. Alexandria ‘Ac. Portemouti.5:00 a.m. Ar. Washington. Visituvs to the Hygeia Hotel snd Beach will find this the most attract insuring 2 comfortae night's rest. Large and luxurious rooms heated by steam and fitted throughout with electric lights.” Din- ing room service is a la carte, and is supplied from the best that the markets of Washinztou ard Norfolk can afford. Tickets ov cule at S13, 619, 1421 Pennsyiva- nia avenur, B. and 0. ticket office, corner 15th rect and New York avenue, and on board steamers, where tine table, imdp, etc., can also be tin Auy ‘other information desired will be fur pished on application to the undersigned at DAILY 2, 8, 4, 51M the company's wharf, foot of 7th st. Wash- An~ton, I. bone No. 750. Jqll-tod "ING. CALLAHAN, General Manager. STEAMER MACALESTER TO MOUNT VERNON, Toad of Washington, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returving by 2:30 Pye FARE (ROUND TRIP) +++. 60 GENTS Admission to grounds. -25 cents Tickets, with Mount “Vernoa admission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hotels, ELECANT CAFE ON STEAMER. ‘Will _1s0 make river iandings as far as Glymont, ways stopping for freight and passengers both Fo. charters, etc., St office of Steamer Mac lester. ecb BLAKE, Capt, :