Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1896, Page 12

12 .— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. fafayette Square Opera House.—Rhea in *Ne!l Gwynne.” Allen’s Grand Opera House.—Robert Hil- Hard in “Lost 24 Hours.” New Natloaal Theater.—Sol Smith Russell in “An Every-day Man” and “Mr. Valen- tine’s Christmas.” Academy of Music.—“Bonnie Scotland.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Mlaco’s City Club Company. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the graphophone and kinetoscope. Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- west.—Ice Palace. a EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 am. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer’ Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. —_— 3c. UP FOR ICE SKATES. Barney & Berry's. Finest made. Many styles, all sizes. C.T.Carter & Co., 606 Pa.a ——_+—__—_ 3 Valentines! Valentines!! J. Jay Gould. oe PRIZE FIGHT STOPPED IN MEXICO. No law to stop us from papering your rooms. ® up. Finest work. NOLTE, 810 9th st. pee La Fetra’s Hotel, 1th and G streets. Good rocms and beard at low rates. Joknston’s bargains for tomorrow, page 6. THE BERKEFELD WATER FILTER. Muddy water made clear as crystal; can be attached to any sink faucet. Price only Hi. Shedd & Bro., 432 9th st. ee Men’s Derby and Fedora Hats, Istest styles, new, desirable goods, $1, $1.50 and $2; extra value. A. T. Lewis, 435 7th st. soebeleeesiee Best Eggs, lic. doz. Johnston's, page 6. CITY AND DISTRICT. Painfully Injured. Miss Sarah B. Foster, an aged lady who resides at 1492 Binney street northwest, was run into and painfully injured last evening by an unknown bicyclist at 1th and H etreets northwest. She was treated at the Emergency Hospital. ———— MeKinicy Association. The McKinley Protective jociation has been organized by a number of eclored men of the Di t, with ‘Thomas J. Edmondson and S. E. Jones secretary. _ tr! Taken to Connecticut. ‘The remains of Judge Halsey of Norwich, Conn., who died here Sunday, have been taken to his old heme for interment. Serv- ices were held at the Hamiltoh House yes- terdey, conducted by Rev. Dr. R. H. Me- Kim, and attended by the Connecticut con- gressional delegation. University of Michigan Alomnt. The Washington Association of the Unl- versity Michigan will give a banquet to- night at the Down Town Club, in the Wash- irgton Loan and Trust Company building. The association comprises in its member- ship many mea prominent in official and social life In Washington. Among those e: Pe ed to attend the bamquet are Mr. E. F. hl, the newly appointed ambassador to Gertaeny; Prof. Henry C.adams, statistician, representative of the untversit Brown of Utah, s of Pénnsylvenia, Tarsney of Mis- hop of Michigan, and Towne of Minnesota. — Grand Army Staff. ‘A permanent organization of the staff of Commander-in-Chief Walker of the G. A. R., recently appointed by Department Com- mander Walker, was effect=1 last evening, when Major L. P. Willlams was chosen chairman; Judge Ivory G. Kimball, vice chairman; T. Db. Yeager, secretary, and B. T. Janney, treasurer. Special committees to look after the ban- Quet during the coming encampment were named as follows: On hotel for the banquet . Hart, J. B. Carter, B. F. Chase, B. T. Janney and L. D. Bumpus. On printing—L. K. Brown, T. D. Yeager and J. L. Thornton. On invitation and program—Gen. Marion Anderson, ex-officio; William Hunter Myers, T. H. McKee, W. P. Saville, Nathan Bick- ford, A. F. Dinsmore and George E, Corson. Baptist Ministers’ Convention. A council composed ef the Baptist min- isters of the District of Columbia assembled yeetcrdayafterndon at) the Fifth Church, Rev. Dr. C. C. Meador, pastor, D street, near 41-2 southwest, for,the purpose of consid- ering the advisability of setting apart to the Gospel ministry Mr. James A. Larcombe, misstongry. pastor of the Baptist Church at Hynesboro’ Park, and a member of the Naylor of Maryland Avenue ed, and Rey. Dr. J. J. Muir et Church was moderator, with n of Anacostia as clerk. al examination of Mr. Lar- tian experience, the- , he was, by a unani- ed to the ministry. 1 of Revs. Drs. Muir on and Mr. Lar- “aS appointed to angements. After . the committes recommended, ted, that the ordi- afternoon next at hat the following he the program Rev. N.C. ler; reading of Scriptures, Rev. A son of Grace Church; prayer, . AL ordination prayer, laying on of hands. mem- ; charge to candidate, .D., of Calv: 7 wel- Mr. Larcombe has already received a call to the pastorate of a church tn Missourt. ata A Natt ve a Piente. A very pleasant social event cceurred, un- @er the au:pices cf the Ladies’ Ald Society to the George H. Thores Camp, Sons of Veterans, at Melford Hall, corner of 8th end ft st, last Saturday even- ing. a “summer picnic.” It was celled There was a lerge crowd present, consid- ering the inclemen of the weather, and an exceedingly good program was made up of recitations, mrsie and speeches from prominent members cf the judiciary, com- mander of the pos: and members of the de- partment staff. Refreshments were served and a good time generally was enjoyed by those prevent. The unique feature of the was the sweet, fresh costumes of umner girls" and “duck” and flannel suits and straw hats of the.young men. Both finarctally and socially it wes pro- nounced 2 success. oo $1.25 to Ballimere and Return via Pennsylvanian Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun- @ay, February 15 and 16, and will be valid for return passage until Monday, February WW. Good cn any train. © a Art Boheminn Glassware. Exhibition and sale of a large importa- ticn of Bohemian and gold enameled glass- Ware at the art salesrooms of Walter B. Williams & + corner ith and Pennsyl- Vania avenue northwest. The sale takes piace three times daily, at 11 a.m., 3:30 and “) p.m. These articles represent the work well-known factories, which arrived too late for the Atlanta exposition.—Advt. A New Brand. w. Arnold, 1213 New York avenue, has placed on the market a rew and most excellent cigar, bearing the title of Wash- irgton’s most popular newspaper, “The Evening Star.” It ts bound to be a great Zavorite, all smokers sey. —_——— Mile. Zaun of 56 W. 26th st., New York is exhibiting handsome imported evening gowns, dinner and reception dresses, wraps, ete:, disposing of the same at very low fig- ures, at the Arlington, parlor A. You are respectfully Invited tc inspect the same.—Advt. —— The auction sale now conducted by Lati- mer & Co. will be continued on the second floor 416 7th street every day from 10 to 12 am. and 3 to 5 p.m. Mr. Baum wishes to @ispose of the dry goods, needing the room for the enlargement of other departments.* - THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. THE LOCAL DEMOCRATS Action of the Administration Faction ~ Gauses Considerable Feeling, Mr. Kalbfus Says They Are Better on Dress Parade Than Otherwise— He Predicts Suffrage. There* promises to be a more animated campaign among the local democrats than even the most expectant on-looker-expected, -| end if present signs do not fail, there will be excitement enough to make the contest @ fit successor of the recent republican elec- tion. The suggestion in The Star a week ago that many of the leaders in the local Jeffersonian ranks who had decided to take no personal hand in the game of dele- gate making were going, nevertheless, to do a considerable amount of work in the way of training and prompting avowed can- dilates stirred up a considerable amount of interest among the faithful, and not a little anxiety. Especially was this the case regarding the expected activity, of a quiet but vigorous character, that the represen- tatives of the administration faction, so called, were to develop. The democrats who claim to have done all the work in the Dis- trict in the past and reaped none of the harvest of patronage are particularly bitter against what they regard as uncalled-for interference on the part of those who watched the crop of offices grow, and then garnered it, and they are not backward in expressing themselves on the subject. The Gauntlet Thrown Down. Mr. Thomas B. Kalbfus, who has for years been recognized as one of the war rorses of the District democracy, is taking bis usual interest in the progressing cam- paign, and talked about it to a Star reporter this morning. “I have heard ft intimated in various circles,” said Mr. Kalbfus, among other things, “that the gentlemen holding strict- ly District offices, with one or two excep- tions, intend to take an active part in the coming primaries with a view to controll- ing the conventicn. I trust this is so for two reasons: First, because such action on their part will tend to make a very inter- esting campaign and bring out every demo- and second, the result of the ‘@ no doubt will convince the gentlemen I have designated of their pop- wlarity with their fellow democrats. I say I trust these intimations may be realized, but I do not believe they will be because the usefulness of these gentlemen in the past has been in an entirely different chan- rel. Dress parade has becn their strong point. They have been successful so far, and for the good of the democracy in the District I trust they may come out and make a brave fight now. Democratie Dissatisfaction. “To be candid with you,” continued Mr. Kalbfus, “the appointments of tne Presi- dent for the District, with but one or two excepticns, have not met the approval of the democracy. Of course, I do not blame the President for these appointments, for he is as liable to be deceived as any other mar, But when the active wheel horses ef democracy are ignored, when the dress- paraders are rewarded, I Gavnot bYamé cur people, who embrace...fully, . nineteen- twentieths of the District democrats, for complaining. nee “I believe the people, both democra' and republicans,” sajdé Mr. Kalbfus, inecon- clusion, “are strongly in fayor of sufteas ard I am sure the coming democratic co: vention in the District will so declaré It is bound to come, and if the bill now before Congress which provides for the submis- sion of the question of su‘frage to a_yote of the District citizens passes, I am_can- fidenc that it will be ratified by an over- whelming majority. A ified suffrage can be provided for, a voter being re- quired, for instance, to be able to at least read his ballot. This would remove many of the objections now existing against suffrage, but whether qualified or not, suf.- frage is bound to come in the near fu- ture.” ST. JOHN'S ALUMNI. Their Annual Banquet Abounds in Brilliant After-Dinner joquence. ‘The alumni of St. John’s College met for their annual banquet in the ccllege hall, on Vermont avenue, last night. W. H. De Lacey filled the position of toastmaster,”and speeches were made by a numberof notable dignitaries of the Catholle Church. Dr.“D: J. Stafford responded to the toast “The Pope,” describing his reéent ‘iudience with Leo XIII. Dr. A. J. Faust,.Jn response to the toast “Our Country,” discussed the in- fluence of Catholic men.of letters on mod- ern {deas, and how this influence has de- veloped in this half century, Rev. Brother Fabrician, president of St Johnjs. College, responded to the toast “St. John’s College,” giving an account of the advances mado.in educational methods in the last twenty-five years. Dr. J. H. P. Benson, president of the Alumni Association, spoke of the early history of the organization and its prospects for the future. Mr. Wilton Lambert re- sponded to the toast of “The Ladies,” and Mr. Michael Keane, ‘Our Capital City. Milton E. Smith, editor of the Church News, spoke on “The Appropriation Bill.” ‘Among those present were Rev. Brothers “abrician, Abdas, Germanus, Frederick, Leo and Paul, Rev. Dr. Stafford, Dr. A. J. Faust, Milton BE. Smith. editor of the Church ews; Messrs. Willtam H. De Lacey, Dr. J. H. P. Benson, James F. Shea, John A. Madi- gan, John W. Glennan, William Connolly, Herman J. Schultels, Wilton J. Lambert, Michael A. Keane, George Black, Edmund De Lacey and John J. Sheehy. —_—._—_ LILLIAN SPOONER’S ASSAILANT. Civil Sulit for Damages Brought Against the Boy Who Shot Her. A sequel to the shooting of Lillian J. Spooner, a little girl, by Henry Roberts, then a messenger boy, in March of last year, was the filing yesterday afternoon by Cassius M. C. Spooner, as the next friend of the girl, of « suit at Iaw against Rob- erts, in which $5,000 damages are claimed. The boy was indicted last spring, being charged with assault with®intent to kill. He was allowed to plead guilty of assault and battery the 10th of last June, and the 2ist of that month Judge Cole released him from jail, suspending sentence during good behavior. In the suit filed yesterday Roberts is al- leged to have, with force and arms, made an assault on the girl “by shooting her with a pistol loaded with powder and ball, and beat, wounded and ill treated her, so that her life was despaired of, and other wrongs to the plaintiff then and there did against the peace of the United States com- mit, and to the demage of said plaintiff in tho sum of $5,000." ‘The plaintiff is represented by Attorneys A. A. and T. W. Birney. ——__ The Golden Cross. At the last meeting of Goodwill Com- mandery, United Order of the Golden Cross, Neble Commander John W. Musson preri¢ed. Two applications for membership by initiation were received, and also the application by card of W. M. Wolfe of Peace Commandery, No. 1, of Knoxville, Tenn. The first and seccnd degrees were conferred cn two candidates. Past Grand Commanders Perry and Grost submitted a report on the resolutions of Halcyon Com- mandery, which was adopted. Remarks under the good of the order were made by Howard Larcombe, Nelzon Ccnover, B. C. McQuay and others. The eommittee on the good of the order are preparing an inter- esting entertainment for the 80th of March. At the next meeting, on the 24th instant, the degrees will be conferred on five cand!i- dates, + — Free Dispensary. Articles :ncorporating the South Wash- ington Free Dispensary, by Drs. James T. Morgan, D. K. Shute, George Barrie and Henry A. Robbin, have been filed. The ob- ject of the ircerporators is to form a dis- pensary for free medical treatment and medicines, —S Nothing Small About Us but Prices. 5-Ib. boxes finest creamery butter at $1.40. James F. Oyster, 900 Penna. ave.—Advt. AMUSEMENTS. Allen's: Grand Opera House.—Robt. Hil- lard and an excellent company entertained @ good-sized eudience at Allen’s Grand Opera House last night. There was a charming curtain raiser, a dramatization of Richard Harding Davis’ story, “Her First Appearance,” under the title of “The Littlest Girl,” that was splendidly put upon the stage and was excellently done, and then came the three-act comedy, “Lost—24 Hours,” which told the story of Mr. Dick Swift, who took advantage of the absence of his wife to indulge in some of the pleas- ures that he had enjoyed during his bach- elor days. His wife's unexpected return re- sults In a serles of complicated situations, Ey thing is untangled In the end, and the and and wife are happy. Mr. Hilliard has a part that pecullarly fits him, and he plays it splendidly. Grant Stewart's David was an excellent characterization patterned after the “Private Secretary,” but with a distinct individuality, and the Solomon Goldstein of Harry Rogers was a clever piece of work. Miss Ffolliott Paget's abill- ty fs well known, and she has rarely been seen to better advantage than in the part of Mrs. Dacre, the woman of the world. Miss Stella Kenney, as the trusting wife, was effective, and Miss Frances White- house, @s the maid, was bright and breezy. Two characters, Mrs. Churchill and Neany Churchill, by Misses Sydney Cowell and Eleanor Grey, were thoroughly unique and justified the appellation given them by Mrs. Dacre of the Brownies. The dialogue of the play fs bright and at times witty. The situations are extremely amusing, except the climax to the second act, which is hardly up to the standard. The audience was liberal in its applause, and seemed to erjoy the piece heartily. Lafeyette Square Opera House.—If “Nell Gwynne,” which M'lle Rhea’s programs an- mcunco was written expressly for her. by Mr. Paul Kester, had been produced under more favorable circumstances than those with which it Is surrounded, it would sure- ly have beon popularly recognized as one of the draniatic achievements of the period. As it is there 1s no difficulty in recognizing in the play a masterly piece of work, one of the very best of numerous productions in which the dazzling artificlalities of life at court constitute the chief inspiration. It suggests “Beau Brummell,” but it las a dramatic strength which that piay does not equal in any point of its action. It has, kere and there, a reminiscence of “M’me Sans Gene,” and, indeed, it seems possible that it would have taken rank with that play, had it been given the lavish mount- ing and the excellent cast which it would so well have fitted. The ingenuity with which the author reaches the climaxes in the play proves tim to be a tasteful con- structionist. Of the wit it is not easy to judge, for in repartee as much depends on the manner of the saying as on what is actually said. The supporting cast has evi- dently had the bea>fit of patient elocution- ary training. But elaborate care with which the emphasis is meastired out, syl- lable by syllable, gives the impression at times of the raw recruit from the ‘school of acting” rather than the finished ps former, whose endzavors might be so hap- pily bestowed. M’lle Rhea herself, although she hes passed many years in this country, speaks with an accent which interferes greatly with the enjoyment of her work. But in spite of this drawback and of the fact that her talent is lachrymose rather than genial, sho to her portrayal of the rollicking orarge girl and interpreted the scenes provided for her in @ manner which prompted enthusiagzic cur- tain calls. On Yhursday, Friday and Satur- day, M’lle Rhea will play ‘Josephine.’ National Theater.—Mr. Sol Smith Russell appeared in two new plays at the National Theater last night. He also made a speech amidst applause. ‘This speechmaking. of Sol's has come to be a part of the play and is always an enjoyable feature, as much to him as to any one else. The first play was a. littie one-act affair, “Mr. Valentine's Christmas,” a dainty bit of an old bachel- cr’s dream of his sweethearts of bygone years. It was poetic, pretty and pathetic, but the audience present lost much of its delicate beauty by reason of the disturbance caused by late comers. This was followed Dd \n Every Day Man," a three-act do- mestic comedy by Miss Marguerite Mering- ton, which is interesting by reason of Air. Russell's presence in it and not by its own qualities. Mr. Russell is, as usual, a guile- less hero. The play does not bring out Mr. Russell’s best points as do the others we have known him in, although in whatever character he assumes there is a refreshing quaintness and pleasing Innocence that come as a breath of fresh alr into a crowded room. Mr. Russell was happily supported by Miss Radcliffe, Miss Fernandez, Mrs. Fanny Addison Pitt, Mr. Mackay, Mr. Hud- son, Mr. Denham. Mr. Woodward, Mr. East, Mr. Lowe and Mr. Allen. Of these Mr. Mackay, Mr. Hudson and Mrs. Pitt are our summer comedy company friends, while Mr. Denham and Mr. Lowe are Washing- tonians of years standing. The stage set- tings were unusually fine and quite artistic, the lights in the first play lending most pleasing effects to the rich, dark furnishing of the old bachelor’s apartment. Academy of Music.—The audience at the Academy last night was treated to quite a novelty in stage presentation and costum- ing, to wit: “Bonnie Scotland,” a pictur- esque drama in four acts, by Sidney R. El- lis. As the name indicates, the play is Scotch, the scenes are all laid in Scotland, and the incidents grow out of one of the famous and frequent feuds among the cians: Mr. Frank Lander and Mr. George Klint well represent the clans. McFarlane and Colquhoun and Miss Selma Herman and Miss Violet Black are their pretty sweet- hearts. Robert V. Ferguson, a Washington boy, was excellent as Herbane McWharry, ‘The play Is strong in situation and incident, and the costumes are historically accurate and interesting in this era of the dress suit drama. The music and singing are quite Scotch, and the audience can almost see the heather. St. Andrew's Church.—Tonight at St. An- drew’s P. &. Church there will be an enter- tainment by the original Swiss Family Bell Ringers, assisted by well-known local tal- ent. The program will be well arranged, and ail the numbers will be attractive. The Swiss Family are the best of the bell ringer organizations, their work being more varied and artistic, and they have always received the highest praise for the excellent effects produced. The local talent will include well-known vocalists and instrumental per- formers, whose efforts cannot fail to please. It Is expected that the church will be crowded. Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—This week T. E. Miaco has a company at Kernan’s, and it fully represents his ability as a manager. Although this is the second appearance of the show this season, there is enough novel- ty introduced to warrant those who saw it before to make the journey again. The Specialties are above the average, and the burlesque full of spirit. The curtain raises on “The City Club in Gay Paree,” intro- ducing all the favorites. Tom Nolan has a budget of new songs, and Miss Minnie Brenson sings herself into popularity with- out any trouble. Bryant and Fulton prove themselves popular merry makers, and give a sketch that Is very funny. Paula and Dika, the French dancers, are excellent. Fields and Woodley close the olio with a sketch, and then comes a spicy afterpiece, ‘A Tempting Town,” well produced. The living pictures are above the average. Church of the Covenant.—Tonight, in the lecture room of the Church of the Covenant, there will be a concert by Prof. T. Wil- Mams-Pearman, the precentory of that church. He willbe assisted by Mr. C. J. Toof, the organist of the Church of the Covenant, Mr. John Porter Lawrence, Mr. Louis Fahenstock, jr., Mr. George Mellis, Miss Anita Ch Miss Roberta Allen, Mrs. J. L. Shedd, Miss B. Salmon, Miss’ Mar- garet Koontz and Miss Mary Helen Howe. EES OLS as Geological Socicty Meeting. The Washington Geological Society will hold its forty-third meeting tomorrow even- ing in the Cosmos Club assembly room. The program embraces the following ap- Pointments: “The Structure of the Elk Garden Coal Field,” J. A. Taff; “The Dis- Integration and Decomposition of at Medford, Mass.,”” GP. Mersili; “Notes on the Geology of the San Carlos Coal Field, Trans-Pecos, Tex.,” J. W. V: “Volcanic Rocks of the San Carlos Coal Field,” B, C. EB, Lord, The regular meet- ing opens at 8 o'clock. The council and officers of the society meet for the annual business meeting at 7:30, ———_—. Judgment Affirmed. The Court of Appeals yesterday after- noon affirmed the judgment of the court below in the case of Heineman Klein against the Anaccstia and Potomac River Railroad Company, in which Mr. Klein re- ceived a judgment of $3,000 for injuries re- ceived by him in being thrown from one of the company’s cars. ——__. The Children Are Delighted With those “Buzzing Bees”—free to those who come in for them. Get one. Goodyear Rubber Co., 807 Pa. ave.—Advt. ‘| UNDOUBTED GRAVE ROBBERY Identification of Dae of the Bodies at the Morgue, The Ghowls Have Been Working for Some Time.at Payne's Cemetery Out on the Benning Road. The police today identified one of the two colored bodies Intended for shipment to Detrolt, Mich, + Detectives Carter and Gallaher, who were assigned to the case, are now engaged in the difficult task of endeavoring to ascertain the identity and whereabouts of the ghouls. The body iden- tified is that of Ellen Whittington, who was nearly eighty years old, and whose body was supposed to be in its last resting place in Payne's cemetery. It is evident from the statements of rail- road expressmen that the work of ghouls has been carried on here all the winter, for they remember that the same colored men delivered at the depot for shipment at least four large boxes, and it is impossible to tell just what number of bodies they have shipped away. Mrs. Whittington, whose body has been identified, as already stated, was nearly eighty years old. She had come here years ago from Maryland, and during her last sickness she was treated at the Washing- ton Asylum. When she died there a week ago her body was removed to the home of one of her daughters, No. 1327 Naylor's alley, from where her funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. Relatives of the poor old woman followed her body to the cemetery, and there it was deposited in the vault to be buried two days later. Friday night the body was taken from its grave, and the police think that the ghouls also got the other body from the same cemetery. Visiting the Morgue. Undertaker James H. Winslow, who was employed to conduct the funeral, is also stperintendent of the cemetgry. He was among those who visited the morgue and view the bodies, but he was unable to rec- ognize then. Although he had been em- ployed to bury Mrs. Whittington, he had not seen her face. One of his assistants had officiated at the funeral. ‘All day yesterday the morgue door was left open, and scores of colored persons looked upon the two bodies. They rested side by side on the dissecting table, while on the floor near the table was the large dry goods box filled with leaves. This is the box which the ghouls had deposited at the United States Express Company's of- fice for shipment to “Angus McLean, De- troit, Mic! But there was another ad- dress on the box, written wiih blue pencil, and this is what confused the expressmen and caused them to make inquiry, which resulted in the finding of the bodies packed in_the oak leaves and straw. None of the many people who visited the morgue yesterday were able to identify either of the bodies. This morning a col- ored man ramed Green, the old woman's scn-in-law, visited the morgue, and he saw in the featuies of the dead woman some- thing that resembled those of his late mother-in-law, but he was not certain about her identity until his attention was attraeted to small gold earrings which she wore, and then he was fully tain that the body vas that of his mother-in-law. Isabella Green and Alice Miller, daugh- ters of Mrs. Whittington, went to the morgue, #nd one glance was all that was necessary to convince them of the identity of their mcther's body. Other Work. The identificaticn of this body left’ no Gcubt in the minds of the police concerning the cemetery from which the other body had been taken. They have no means of ascertaining any information concerning the cemetery from which the other bodies, heretofore shipped, were taken. It is their impression, however, that these particular resurrectionists .have been operating in Payne's cemetery. This cemetery is more than a mile from Benning on the Benning road, and is tm.a secluded place, ‘where ghouls ought to find thelr work easy, and where they would not be easily detected unless there was a watchman on duty. The police have not ascertained whether or not there was a watchman on duty In the cem- etery on the night the ghouls did their work. Se COMMITTEE OF ’06. Furthering Preparations for the Big Christian Endeavor Convention. Last night was the regular meeting time of the Christian Endeavor committee of "6, and there was a full attendance of the mem- bers. Chairman W. H. H. Smith reported the.favorable action of Congress upon the resolution autaorizing the use of the White Lot and monument grounds for convention purposes, and congratulated the members upon its unanimous passage in both houses. A vote of thanks to the committees on pub- lic buildings and grounds in the House and Senate was unanimously passed. A report of the special committee ap- pointed at the last meeting to endeayor to secure from the trunk line commission an extension of the time mit to ‘the special tickets for the convention was received, and the committe2 was encouraged to hope that ultimate favorable action by the railroads would be Yaken. President Shand reported that no plans had been made for mass meetings of the District Union beyond the meeting to be held Friday evening in the Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church. It has been decided that hereafter, instead of holding mass meetings of the various societies, the time will be allotted to the '98 committee for hold- ing meetings of the vast auxiliary commit- tees, for undertaking the detafi prepara- tions for the convention. The music committee, through its chair- man, Charles 8. Clark, reported a list of hymns to be used at the convention, and the printing of 4,000 copies of a leaflet’ contain- ing the words and music of these hymns was authorized. Appointments on the central entertain- ment committee were ordered as follows: Charles E. Paul of the orial Lutheran Church, Glen T. Jones of Kendall Branch Church, D. P. Wolhaupter, jr., of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 8. D. Luckett of the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, and Rev. J. H. Bradford of tho First Congregational Church. To See His Child. By consent of both parties to the suit Judge Hagner has directed in the divorce case of Emily Rowland Bulkley against Barry Bulkley, that Mr. Bulkley shall have the right to visit his little child, Barry Bulkley, jr., the first Monday in every month, from 10 a.m. to noon. For this pur- Pose Mrs. Bulkley will be required to have the child taken totsome house not that of the relatives of-either herself or of Mir. Bulkley. In addition to a decree of divorce, Mrs. Bulkley isigiven the custody of the little fellow and Mr. Bulkley is charged with his maintemance. ———— <j Washington Gas Company Officers. The directors of the Washington Gas Company held their regular annual meet- ing yesterday afternoon and elected the following officers: John R. McLean, prest- dent; William B. Orme, secretary; Sanford N. Whitwell, assistant secretary; John C. Poor, treasurer. Seen ROYAL BAKING POWDER. ~. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking naigtent of ait in lesvening erength, ‘United States Government Food ‘Beport. ROYAL BAKING: Po! 106. Wall ato ere oo" rary Association Will or His Memory. Tomorrow being the anniversary of Abra- ham Lincoln's birthday, several organiza- tions in the city will make observance of it. Lafayette Post, No. 20, G. A R., will enjoy an anniversary celebration of the day at Masonic Temple. The Bethel Literary and Historical Association will devote its exercises this evening at the Metropolitan A.M. E. Church to the consideration of the life and fame of the martyred President. The leading addresses of the evening will present the many phases of Lincoln's career, The topics and speakers are as follows: “Struggling Upward,” Prof. Geo. W. Cook, Howard University; “As a Law- yer,” Prof. W. H. Richards, Howard Uni- versity; “As a Humorist,”” L. M. Hershaw; “As an Orator,"’ Robert H. Terrell; “As an Emancipator,” Prof. W. H. H. Hart, How- ard University; ‘‘As a Man of Faith,” Rev. William A. Creditt, Berean Baptist Church. The musical features of the evening are: Piano solo, Miss Lucie J. Moten; soprano solo, Miss Sophronia Cole; tenor solo, Jas. T Walker. Although the society is in .‘s fifteenth year since the organization, this is the first time it has undertaken a special observance of Lincoln's birthday. It was formed by Bishop Payne, and held its early meetings at° Bethel Church until 1885, when the so- ciety found a home in the Metropolitan Church. The alm at the outset was t ake a study of historical questions. The Roviems of race development rising par- amount in the minds of most of the mem- bers, the society has given much of its time to this line of discussoin. For many years it was the only society of the kind among the colored people of the District, as it is now the leading one. There have been ten presidents of the so- clety, the first being Robert J. Smith, who was followed by Rev. James Dean, Joseph H. Douglass, J. W. Cromwell, James Sto- rum, George M. Arnold, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, J. K. Rector, R. S. Smith and Ed- ward A. Clare, who is now president. The society has enjoyed addresses from many prominent friends of the colored race and muny distinguished members of its own race. The prevailing interest in the literary features of each meeting is strong and encouraging. The society has per- formed a great and lasting work in afford- ing opportunity for individual talent to de- velop. S The birthday of Frederick Douglass, Feb- ruary 18, will be observed by the society, and also February 25, Founder's day. The latter occasion will be made a reunion for the old members of the association. Prof. J. W. Cromwell will then present an his- torical review of the organization and work of the society. —_——-_-—_ Marringe Licenses. Marriage licenses have been Issued to the following: Herman Robbin and Jennie Ru- benstein; William Franklin Gardner, jr., and Elizabeth L. Simmons; John T. Kennedy and Belle L. Wagner; John F. Sommers an: Emma Wilkins, both of Charlottesville, Va. Thomas A. Chester and Albertha Crofoo Capers F. Rogers of Charlottesville, Va., and Fannie E. Middleton of this cit, POOEEEEERESE EE ES SOO ES EECE Rich Red 3 Blood is absolutely essential to health. 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You haven’t let our expert truss fitter fit you or you haven't worn one of our trusses. We — tisfaction. ak %00,, 1108 F St, fe8-12a city, who at Inst decade oe . C. x deat mous fire. dog “Schneider” A company, learn of the company the truck to all the fires, run- ning ahead of the horses to warn all of its approach, but in his old age he remained at the kouse, when the company went on a “run” to guard against intruders. Nobly and well did he perform his duties, and in consequence he had many _ friends. “Schneider” had a peculiar dislike for @ policeman, and, it is claimed, could identify an officer of the law in citizen's clothes. Sometimes “Schneider” left the house with- cut his collar and tag, and recently, on one of these occasions, he was captured by the “dog catchers” and held several days before being released. This confinement, no doubt, hastened his death, as it was the first time fis liberty bad been restrained. —.——__ Pablic Schools. In The Star's Almanac for 1896, on page 17, will be found interesting informa- tion concerning the public schools of the District, At all news stands and at The Star office. Price, 25c. cop; ‘CITY ITEMS. Mexicans After the Pugilists. Whether they arrest them or not, don’t forget that the Philadelptia Oyster House is the place to get the finest Lynn Haven Bay Oysters in America—stewed, steamed, fried, en half-shell, etc. Delivered at your home, if desired. "Phone 515. Prcmpt delivery. 1t —_____— Fresh Print and Roll Butter, 18 and 20c. 907 La. ave., in rear under Bijou Theater. Hotel Johnson Cafe Is the place to go if you are fastidious about Oysters, Terrapin, Canvas Backs, ete. The Cherrystone and Lynn Haven Bay Oysters sre particularly fine just now. it ———_-—_ Our Grocery Department Is complete in every detail. We handle all the finest Imported and Domestic Table Deli- cacies and the best staple goods. The ed- vantage of dealing here is we sell everything for the table and guarantee the quality and price. J. C. WALKER, Prop., Boston Mar- ket and Grocery, 1711-13 Pennsylvania ave. ti 18-5t* Valentine: — For Coughs and Throat Troubles use Brown's Bronchial Troches. They relieve all throat irritations caused by cold or use of the voice. fe6-e03t _—— “Royal Glue Mucilage!” It’s new! 10c. Sticks Paper, Wood, China, Leather or Iron. Extra-large Bottle! Druggists, 10c. ocl0-eott Valentines! Gould's. Valentine: Gould's. f8- SEMENTS. ICE PALACE, Convention Hall. ICESKATING, EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2. EVENINGS AT 7: Second Week of Joe Donoghue, THE SKATING MARVEL. Mr. Donogtne will meet all comers In 3 and 5- mile races every evening at 9 O'CLOCK. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 3 O'CLOCK. SPECIAL.—Thursday | evening | promptly o' dock Donnghue will attcmpt to lower the WORLD'S RECORD FOR 2 MILES. Admission. AMU at 8 5 cts. ve bour for instruction from 1 un- Speclal morning classes, 10 unt! 1. Lafayette Square DUSE, And her Italian Company from the City of S ler the direction of OF LOUSE, me, ui . C. MINER AND JGSEPH BROOKS. FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY. “SIGNORA DALLE CAMELIE.” Camille.) Feb. 17. \" Wednesday, “CASA PATERNA.” Hvis. (Magda. Thomas, 5 thoy Atos 20 _ ee Hostess.) Sut) Matinee,” } | “MOGLIB DI CLAUDIO.” he 1 (The Wife of Claude.) Prices: Orchestea, $3.00; balcony, first five rows, 50; other rows, $2.00; family circle, reserved, 00; Jower boxes, ; Mexzanine boxes, $20.00 a on, i SEATS NOW ON SALE. tf NATIONAL THEATER. * Every Lvening, Wed. and Sat The Eminent Comedian, Mr. Sol Smith Russell, Tonight, also Wednesday Matinee and Night, in 2 Grand Double Bill, An Every-Day [an —AND— Mr. Valentine’s Christmas. Thursday, Sheridan's Brilliant Comedy, ues | THE RIVALS. fell-tt Nett Week—-SOWING THE WIND. Lafayette Square (ABSOLUTELY JOHN W. ALBAUGH THE DISTING MILLE. RHEA, DIRECTION RICH AND MAEDER. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday Niglits, also Wednesday Matinee, the- brilliant new’ ro- mantic comedr, by Paul Kester, entitled NELL GWYNNE. Thursday and Fiiday Nights and Saturday Mati- nee, the intense Napoleonic drama, by Albert Haven, JOSEPHINE, EMPRESS OF THE FRENCH. Next Weel ENORA DUSE. feli-tt WAIT FOR AND SEE THE SWISS BELL RINGERS. WILL BE HERE FEBRUARY 18. fe8-6t BANJO AND GUITAR QUICKLY AND CORRECT. ly taught by note or slinplidied method, ouly $7 per quarter; I guarantee to teach the most un- musical persoa to play a perfect tune each lesson by my simple method or jazo-12t* GEO. DRAEC CALDWELL & SMITH'S DANCING ACADEMIES — Carpoll Institute, Hall, 910 oth, Wed. and Sat. eved. 6th and H sts. n.w., Tues. and Frid. eves. Academy of Music, Laurel, Md., every Monday. £c5-6r* METZEROTT MUSIC HALL. Grand Harp Recital MISS ANITA GLUSS, WED> NING, FEBRUARY 12, 1896, Assisted by Miss Mory Helen Howe. Mr. B. Frank Gebest ‘Mr. §. Minster... Mr. C. Vanmetre Gates. Tickets, $1, 75c., 50c. zerott’ OPERA LAFAYETTE SQUARE QrERA TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 18, Carroll Institute Dramatic Club In the following attractive double bill: THE ONBD-ACT DRAMA BARBARA, — BY JEROME K. JEROME. Followed by the Three-act Romantic Comedy, DAVID GARRICK, ~ BY T. W. ROBERTSON. ‘The performance under the personal direction of Mr. Percy Winter. Prices—$1.00, T5c., 50c. and 25c.; boxes, $6.00, } $8.00 and $10.00. . Sale of reserved seats opens at Metzerott’s Music Store February 10, at 9am. £8,11,14,15,17418 OPERA HOLSE. FIREPROOF.) ‘Seats on sale at Met- fed-6t AMUSEMENTS. Lecture Room OHURCH OF THB COVENANT @% Street Entrance). Prof. T. Williams-Pearman’s Grand Evening Concert, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1896, AT 8 O'CLOCK, Under the following distinguished patronage: His Exceliency Sir Julian Pauncefote, Lady Pauncefote, Hon, John Hay, ‘Phe Misses Rev. Teunts 8. 1in,D.D. Mrs. Secretary Olory,' Mrs. Hamlin, Madame Mi 3 Mrs. Madison M.Ballinger, Mrs. Calvin’8. Brice, Mrs. Rudolph Kauffmann, ‘Tickets... it You are cordially invited to hear the cele- brated “BRILLIANT QU. sing to the ones each day this week, Gray musical reccrds cf all their lar songe. Gna Cat slso, bear thelr selections on the 5 cents each. DAB MARCH” Is Com nd played oe comet new! “ ved. on the by "Willis &. Reynolds of this city. Ou the Grapbophone, 5 ceuts. Musical Parlors of the Columbia Phonograph Co.,919 Pav. fel1-244 Miss Louw Tretler’s Soiree. Miss Lov Tretler will give her annual soir at Carroll Institute Hall (ith st. bet. N.Y. st.) WEDNESDAY, F 7:30 o'clock sharp. (General da Grand ‘Orders for senson and le tickets Opera ee ae Tickets. Room’, 1003 F fel1-3t* Equitable bidg., 2d floor. % OPERA Allen’s Grand ¢yrn WEEK COMMENCING FER. 10, MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY, obert - Hilliard And His Excellent Company, in the Comedy Bit of the Age * . LOST 24 HOUR And the Charming Curtain-raiser, THE LITTLEST GIRL. Next Week—HANLON’S “SUPERBA.” fe10 CADEMY—PRICES, Wed. and Sat. 5 ‘The Season's Greatest Novelty, BONNIE SCOTLAND. A Story of Love and Adventure Among the Scotch Heather. Next Week—Specin! engagement and farewell jean appearances of NEIL BURGESS in “Tho Fair.” felort "S LYGHUM THEATER. s ALL THIS WEEK. MIACU'S, CITY CLUB BURLESQUE COMPANY. Tutroducing 5—Big Sensations—5 2-Rollicking Burlesques-2 ext Week-REILLY AND WOOD'S 00. fel0-0t LECTURES. MAGNIFICENTLY ILLUSTRATED LECTURE By lito: J. W. FAIRBANK entitled, ED AN’ EMIIRD and Weduesday ev Recital by Dr. colored views. 4 feat without extra Tuesday, February 4, METROPOLITAN CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 12th et. n.w.—New Vublications as soon as is- sued. American and Foreign M cialty. Single subscription, 1 year, $5.09. Te. Fi t to lab rate &: iss HALE, Manacer. PROF. SHELDON’S CLASSES FOR THE rman and Delsarte ato Dow, orsdays dnd Saturdays; Popular rates, “~~ EXCURSIONS, ETC. 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