Evening Star Newspaper, February 14, 1896, Page 12

12 — THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY: 14, 1896-TWELVE PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. fafayette Square Opera House,—Rhea in *Joscphine.”” Alien’s Grand Opera House.—Robert Hil- Nard in “Lost 24 Hours.” ‘ew Natioaal Theater.—Sol Smith Russel! “The Rivals.” Academy of Music.—“‘Bonnie Scotland.” | Kernan's Lyceum Theater—Miaco’s City Club Company. ColurLia Phonograph Company, 9 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tien of the graphophone and Kinetoscope. Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- West—Ice Palace. Center Market Hali.—Poultry and pigeon show. Brookland Hall, Brookland, D. C—Concert and entertainment for the benefit of the Church of Our Savior. Eastern Presbyterian Church.—Concert. Congregational Church, corner 19th and G streets northwest—Illustrated lecture, by J. W. Fairbank, on “Whitman's Ride That Saved an Empite to the U. S.” ges EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and p.m. Fertress Monroe at For dainty tidbit: tender, juicy Chops and Cutt gust what you w Cenicr Market. HO} only. ages Steel plate ranges at Shedd & Bro.'s, 9th st. NEW SPRING STYLE Now opening, yles M Tourist Hats, shapes. Le - d by Shedd & Bro., Oth st. leave you a sample of IZ rot send a postal to IXCELSIOR DAIRY, id, Props., 7 Penna. ave. Tin roefs repa! 5 CITY AND DISTRICT. He Paid the Fine. government i the fine ex- ical Union ome “fat” pres: ra union was ready at had taken place > walked K with to appea! now be given this evening byterfan Church, cele- th anniversary of ssionary Society of that urviving presi- oh nd Gov. Al xpected to rks. An intere: aqnged. and mem- m and friends and e invited. the ment ordered a harge of an offic typhoid fever. nt at Central F any ch. The funeral at noon from that ll be conducted by the mtermer e ng of Re: ing in the le Epiphany life of the ber of tho: the loss felt b: ‘o determined that the circle s ings to th ul. ge Unity Clab. ‘The Unity Club met at the Litchfield Wed- nesday evening for the seventh time this season. Dr. Frank T. Howe of The Evening Star delivered an inte address on the subject of “Music and the Drama,” which was well received by the int ent audi- ence which present. Dr. Howe spoke at fonie length of elevating influence of the Stage, of its rapid improvement and of its Importance as ‘a medium of instruction. The subject was also discussed by Mr. R. A. Philllps and Gen. William Birney. An in- esting program foilowed this, which in- eluded a v solo by Miss Daisy Grant; recitation, 8," by Miss Helen Lackey, a er to the famvuus Svengali, who was heartily encored; a pretty vocal solo by Miss Jennie Haywood; “The Poly- giot,” a recitation, by Mr. Goldwin S. Pat- ton, who received an enthusiastic encore, and responded with a splendid rendition of “Ring Down the Drop; a well-rendered ation by Miss Griffin; an original poem M. D. Lincoln (Bessie Beach), read Lenoix; another solo by Miss Jennie a@ywood; a solo by Miss Allen, and, by epecial request, a recitation entitled “Casey's Fight With Onegagin,” by Mr. Patton. iS Were Pp y the mer The “St. Paul” at Newport News. The ocean greyhound “St. Paul,” recently shore off the Jersey coast, will remain in ery dock at Newport News ship yards over Sunday. Washingtcnians who desire to see ber can take the steamer “Newport News” Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. Permission has been secured by the Norfolk and Wash- ington Steamboat Company for passengers to enter the ship yards. No extra fare will be charged from Fortress Monroe to New- port News. es The Candy Business Revolutionized. Hereafter, instead of being compelled to Pay S0e. to $1 for the choicest confections when you want them, you will be able to buy them for 47c. Ib. Reeves, Poole & Co. 1209 F' street, have put in a complete eandy manufacturing plant, and will sell the purest candy possible to make.—Advt. atta Geo. M. Oyster, Jr., Branching Out! Running 5-Ib. boxes best creamery for $1.40, and 20c. Ib. 26 Riggs Market, 175-6-7 | Cen. Mkt., and uptown at 1148 Conn. ave. Advertisement. ———_ $1.25 to Baltimore and Retarn via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun- @ay, February 15 and 16, and will be valid for return passage until Monday, February 17. Good cn any train. ° Beautiful Tulips, Only 23c. Doz. ~All colors. A Gude & Bro., 1224 F street. Advertisement. ——__ Saturday and Monday Speci 5 lbs. best creamery butter made, $1.30; ‘SOc.; 2 Ibs., S5c.; 1 Ib., 2e.; delivered. Gibbons, butter dealer, K st. mkt., Sth & K. Advertisement. Senge es By request of aumerous patrons, an extra guction sale will be held Saturday evening ketween the hours of 6 and 9 at Baum’s, 416 Tth street. Latimer & Co., auctioneers. ~Advertisement. pS Joy for the smoker! Smoke ‘'1235,""5c.—Advt. 30; 3 WON HANDSOME PRIZES Some Novel Features at the Hebrew The Project Assumes a High Order of Success—Children'’s Day Was = Thoroughly Enjoyed. The dripping skies had no effect on the attendance at the Hebrew falr_last even- ing. The great hall of the. Washington Light Infantry Armory seemed doubly beautiful on account of the inclement Weather without, and the throng that came Proved to be Lberal patrons of the enter- prise. 5 “A Corner in Holland,” where chocolate is served, had an especial attraction last evening in the form of a tea and reception, and the handsome young ladies attending the booth sneceeded in giving It a homelike appearance, Miss Brill being in charge. Last evening was the night for the bank- ers and brokers at the fair, and they emptied their coffers liberally. They were entertained by an attractive stage per- formafice, Aaron Stern gtving imitations of leading American actors. His Wilton Lackaye's Svengall made a great hit, as did his clever imitations of Mansfield, Warde and McCullough. Won Prizes. The voting and raffling resulted greatly to the satisfaction of all those who took a part in it. The prizes won were worth having and consisted of a variety of ar- ticles. A Rhea box, good for tonight's per- formance, was secured by Miss Hattie King, and Miss Hattie Rothschild won nu- merous prizes at the literary booth by her skill in guessing authors of selected stan- of poetry. Ameng the many successful tants for prizes were A. C. Benja- in, gold wateh; Master Irvin Robinson, v tray; M. Bruckheiuer, silver tray; Lisner, oil painting; Mrs. F. Moser, e; D. Gusdorf, large cake; H. Roths- d, box candy; Sol. Minster, box candy; R. Ottenberg, fa cushion; Loitie n, box candy; Miss M. Kelly, bar- - Goldsmith, tete-a-tete chair; Sadie tray cover Sanger, cake; N. Wei , fancy cake; S. N. Meyer, mateh safe; Officer Ernest Parks, full dress coat and vest; Mrs. Isaac Gans, the “making of a waist;” Mrs. B. Sinsheimer, shoes; S. Bie- oe cover; S. Bensinger, center piece; =. Kohner, fine cake; Mrs. Killman, vase. There was a matinee for the children at the fair today, when Frank Parker and Miss Mamie Stevens performed a new ver- sion of the sailor's hornpipe. Prof. John Connor, the ventriloquist, amused the chil- dren with his talking figures. The fair will rot be open tonight, this being the begin- ning of the Jewish Sabbath. ‘The Repeblican birthday Celebration To the Editor of The Evening Star: The srnouncement has been made in The Star of the purpose of the Union Republican Club to celebrate the “fortieth” anniver- cf the birth of the republican party, evening of February 22, 1896. The plan is a most commendable one, for the origin, history and mission of the repub- lican party, so far as it is completed, is one of the noblest of political records. But if the Union Republican Club propose to celebrate the “fortieth anniversary of the party then I have to say that thoy are two years behind time. When, where, and by whem the republican party was fovurded has been a mooted question. As of being one of t pelitical party, rtant event are truly mor be given to who:n Fioa. Henry Wilson, in authoritative work, “Rise and Fall of the Slave Pow2r in America,” devotes a apter In the second volume to this qu2s- nm of the origin of the party. After mak 5 , and that t honor is due. Th: ni ants for the honor of giving birth to the republican party, the dished writer “But whatever suggestions may been made, or whatever action may @ been taken elsewhere, to Michigan belongs the honor of being the first state to form and christen the republican party. More than three months before the pa made cf free soilers and whigs, in order that there mizht be a combination of :t1 lavery elements of the state. Im- upon the passage of the Nebras- ka bill, Joseph Warren, editor of the De- t Trikune, entered upon a course of rsures that resulted in bringing the end free soil parties together. In Warren's own language, he “took ground in favor of disbanding the whig and free soll parties, and of the organiza- tion of a new party, composed of all the opponents of slavery extension.” A call sued by him, to which the names of more than 10,06) citizens of Michigan were procured, for a mass convention. On the 6th day of July, 1854, the convention met in the city ef Jackson in pursuance of this and was very largely attended. A platform, drawn by the Hon. Jacob M. Howard, afterward United States Senator from Michigan, was adopted. The report proposed “ lican” as the name of the new party, which was adopted by the con- vention. Kingsley $. Bingham was nomi- nated by the convention as the “republi- can” candidate for governor and was tri- umphantly elected. This clear and painstaking statement from so high an authority ought to scttle the question that the republican party was born in Michigan, under the oaks in the city of Jackson, on the 6th day of July, 185!, and hence this year will be the forty- second anniversary of its birth. EDWARD WARREN. sage es Sues for Divorce. Milton L. Bell, a member of the metro- politan police force, has filed suit for di- vorce from Mary E. Bell. The reason for asking the separation is alleged adultery on the part of the wife with one William H. Gladfellow. The petitiorer states that “by advice of counsel, he does not state what punishment he meted out to said Gladfellow.” The couple were married No- vember 5, 18M, and have two children. Campbell Carrington fs the attorney for Mr. Bell. The Rea Obsequies. The funeral of E. J. Rea, a well-known Knight of Labor, and his wife, who died within a few hours of each other Tuesday, teok place yesterday afternoon from Typo- graphical Temple. Services were conducted by Rev. Alexander Kent of the People’s Church, who preached from the text, “They were lovely in life, and in death they were not divided.” Representatives from many labor organi- zations were present. The remains were placed in adjoining graves in Congressional cemetery. It is now thought that the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rea, who, it was feared a couple of days ago would die, is somewhat better and may recover. —_—_——_—_ Talks to Reform School Boys. The boys at the reform school were last evening delighted with a “Thirty-day Tour in the West Indies,” the story being told by Mr. Henry K. Willard, and this appropri- ately illustrated by many beautiful scenes of places visited thrown on a canvas by Mr. B. P. Murray. The boys showed their appreciation and gratitude for the treat given them by giving some of their best gongs. These in*turn elicited from Mr. Henry A. Willard, who was also present, a very interesting talk to the boys—a talk full of reminiscence and of fatherly advice. Mr. Willard served for twelve years as one of the trustees of the school, heartily labor- ing for the welfare of the institution. ——$——__ Reduced Rates to New Orleans and Mobile on Account of Mardi Gras Celebration. Ivanta railroad will sell, Feb- ruary 17, inclusive, good returning within fifteen days from date of sale, round- trip tickets from Weshington and Alexan- dria _to New Orleans at rate of $27.50, and to Mobile at rate cf $25.50, on account of the Mardi Gras celebrations, February 17 and 18 . — We Give Our Competitors Such a Jubilee of low prices that they can’t ever catch our shadows. 5-Ib. boxes finest cream- ery butter at $1.40. James F Oyster, 900 Penna. ave. Telephone 271.—Advt. as Lovers of the weed should try “1235,” 5c.— Advertisement, AMONG THE WORKINGMEN. Latest Developments in the Beer Boy- cott—The Bricklayers’ Election. A prominent member of the Federation of Liquor Dealers today told a Star reporter that he would at a meeting of the associa- fop to be held Wednesday, offer a resolu- tion that the members boycott all fore'gn beer. In explanation of his contemplated action the saloonist said that the saloon keepers generally have become very tired of the present troubles in the trade, and he had found in conversation that many of them have concluded that there is no real advantage to them in excluding the home product from their counters,as the purchase of foreign beer, as the beer brought here from other cities is called, creates, he said, an outlet for money, none of which is ever returned to Washington, and it is claimed that as this is a bad matter for many peo- ple in the District, the practice might as well be stopped at once. _ The semi-annual election of officers for Bricklayers’ Union, No. 1, will be held this evening at their hall, corner of 7th and L streets northwest, and the contest is ex- pected to be somewhat exciting. The pre: ent officers are Thomas Levy, presiden Thomas Sullivan, vice president; C. C. Hess- ler, recording secretary; Thomas McLane, corresponding secretary; Robert McMackin, financial secretary, and M. P. Canty, treas- urer. Messrs. McMackin and Canty, having at the election of six months ago been chosen to serve for a year, will hold over, but for each of the other offices there have been two nominations. 4 The candidates for president are Mr. Levy, the present incumbent, and Mr, Wil- Nam Maghan; for vice president, the pres- ent incumbent and Mr. James O'Brien; for recording secretary, the present official and Mr. J. B. Dowell, while to Mr. McLane, as corresponding secretary, no organized oppo- sition has as yet been developed. It is said that Mr. Dowell, who is one of the candidates for recording secretary, is ineligible because, as is alleged, he has not attended as many meetings of the union during the past quarter as is required by the constitution of all candidates for office. This point will, it is said, be raised, and if the decision of the chair shall be adverse to Mr. Dowell it is understood Mr. Milford Spohn will be nominated for the place. It fs understood that the validity of ac- tion taken at the recent special meeting of the un‘on,when the resolution passed by the Building TradesCouncil repudiating the beer boycott was indorsed by the union, will be questioned, as it is asserted by some of the members that all the requirements of the constitution were not complied with in the call for the meeting. A similar point was ralsed at the special meeting referred to, but was overruled by the chairman. The brewers have issued for circulation, especially among the labor organizations, a pamphlet containing a complete statement of the troubles between the brewers and their locked-out men. ea Hotel Arrival: Willard’s--J. D. Bryan, New York; E. M. Gettigan, San Francisco, Cal.; G. M. Jar- vis, Cooperstown, N. Y.; Willlam Johnston, Courtland, Cal. Riggs—A. D. Hermance and wife, Wil- liamsport, Pa.; G. W. Meredith, East Liver- pool, Ohio. Page’s—J. W. Smith, Maryland; T. M. Dennison and wife, Chicago, Ill.; J. P. Og- lisby, South Carolina; W. A. Williams, sissippi. Shoreham—Mrs. W. M. Graham and Mrs. Pollick and son, Pittsburg, Pa.; L. A. Coop- er, New York. Arlington—D. H. Schmidt, lain, T. de Zaldo and wife, E. Chamber- and Walter Whaw, jr., New York; F. A. Schimer, W. H. Goodwin, A. D. Weld, Edward May, Ed- Warner, W. I. ward Sherwin, William P. Jones and D. S. Greenerigh, Normandie—Charies H. Tw 2 Cochran—F. B. Thurber, New Yo: Geo J. M. Erdman, Los Augeles, Ebbitt—E. P. Robinson, St. Louis, Mo.; W. Durbin and wife and Dr. I. N. Branch and wife, Atderson, In@.; Alex. Gordon, Hamilton, Ohio; W. Williams and_ wif Nashville, Tenn.; J. Hill, Chattanooga Tenn. National—J. Jacoby, Wilmington, Del.; B. F. Bryant, Johnson Creek, N. Y.; Geo. W. Schee, Chicago, Ill.; Val.’ Fitzpatrick, Co lumbus, Ohio; E. L. Morris, Richmond, Va. W. Stearns, Chicago, IL; W. < and wife, Bradford, Pa Geo. E. Kraft, Philadelphia, Pa.; T. Campbell, Lexington, Howard House—L. S. Barnard and wife and J. L. McEwen and daughter, New York; Geo. Weekes and family, Chicago, Ill.; K. A. Paul and wife and Mrs. E. P. My dicigh and daughter, East Berkshire, yt. ——— The Ever-Increasing Gas Bill. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I was much Interested in correspondent's tabular statement of gas consumed from 1890 to 1896. I, too, can show an aggre- gate yearly increase of gas bills, and for a longer period, as I have lived in my house twenty years. The gas fixtures have been the same, but the yearly aggregate cost has steadily increased. Years ago, when gas was $1.50 a thousand, the bilis were less than they are now at $1.25 a thousand. In all this time the largest gas bill I have ever received was for this last January. MISS F. H. INGERSOLL, 511 4th street northwest. —_=— . President Tharin’s Statement. R. S. Tharin, president of the Pro-Ar- menian Alliance, stated to The Star this Taorning that no bills had been presented to the organization, and that no dissatis- faction exists, nor had misrepresentations been made to any one. “There was an attempt to harm the alll- ance,” said Mr. Tharin, “but it has failed. Not an unpaid bill confronts the treasury. One would think that the sultan has a Khurdish horde in every Christian capital. In twenty-four hcurs this stupid attempt to overwhelm the Pro-Armenian Alliance will come to naught. If libel be a lawful weapon in Turkey, it plays no part in Wash- ington.” —— = The St. Paul at Newport News. A telegram from Newport News states that the St. Paul is in dry dock there, where she will remain over Sunday. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Compahy will run the steamer which leaves here tomor- row night to Newport News, without extra charge, thus affording an opportunity to see this ocean greyhound. ———— Buy the Best Elgin Creamery Butter For 30c. a Ib. James F. Oyster, #00 Penna. ave., Center, Riggs and K st. mkts. Tel. 271. —Advertisement. —<——__- Reunion and Banquet. At a meeting of the members of the Sec- ond Army Corps Association last evening arrangements were completed for the re- union and banquet of the organization, to be held March 13. ———__ Granted a Divorce, Judge Hagner yesterday afternoon grant- ed Etta Lockwood a divorce from Robert Lockwood, because of the defendant's de- sertion and abandonment of his wife, ee Expenditures of the District. Interesting information regarding the an- nual amount of money expended by the District of Columbia will be found on page 13 of The Star’s Almanac for 1896. 25c. per copy. For sale at all news stands and at The Star office counting rooms. — + — Her Will Filed. The will of the late Julia F. Danels, dated November 27, 1895, filed yesterday, provides that the estate, mainly furniture and per- sonal effects at 912 M street, be given to her mother, Frances Frazer, for life, with remainder to Caroline Nye and Jane Wil- son. ——d Mechanice’s Lien, ‘To enforce on sublots 54 to 59, block 30, Mt. Pleasant, a mechanic’s Hen of $1,180.45, Thomas Somerville & Sons have filed a bill in equity against Almena B, Williams and Wm. W. Winfree. Attorneys Padgett and Forest represent the complainants, —_——__ Co el Advised Him to Go. J. L. O’Brien, who is wanted in Rhode Island on the charge of larceny from Good- rich’s factory at Newport, R. I., was ar- raigned at Bow street police court, Lon- don, yesterday on extradition. He was remanded pending the arrival of the neces- sary papers from Washington. O’Brien in- formed the police that he jumped his bail on the advice of counsel. ~ —_——-+e+_____ 1235" Is as good aa most 10c. cigars.—Advt. OPPOSED BY. THE] KNIGHTS The Proposed Organizational a New Labor General © Worthy + Forenmn:-Bishop's Views—Scrvices Ren#ePed: Work-- ingmen by the KL:of L. -- General Worthy Foreman MI. J. Bishop of the Knights of Labor, whose home js near Boston, and who was in Washington last evening, was not dispesed; when talking to a Star reporter, to think favorably of the proposition to form a new central body here of trade union organizations, the nucleus of which, us stated by President Silver of the Building Trades Council in The Star of yes- terday, is to be found in the Building Trades Council. ‘ “The fact of ‘the matter is,” said Mr. Bishop, “relief for existing troubles in. labor matters can best be found in following out the principles of the Knights of Labor. Un- til the organization of the Knights of Labor there was no system in the management of labor matters. “The open and public meetings of the trade union organizations were conducted in such @ manner that it was impossible to accomplish any good results, and it was not until the Knights of Labor came into exist- ence that labor organizations succeeded in making their influence felt. At the time of the organization of the Knights of Labor in 1869 all labor bodies: of the country had become disorganized. “The Knights of Labor have well-defined principles. Actuated by the justice of their demands and the hope that they will be- come the recognized practice of the whole people, hundreds of thovsands of men and women have enlisted in Its army of peace and are proclaiming its principles to the world. “We are struggling to put ji ‘‘ce, Hberty and humanity above slaverv, selfishness and greed, and to dispel the «ude and bar- barous practice that gives wealth higher consideration than Industry and morality in the standard of greatness. We are strug- gling to convince the world that one gen- eration has no common right to centralize in the hands of a few the possesston of natural elements of wealth and bequeath them to successors with power to exact tribute from 2 coming generation to live up- cn the earth. “We hope to supplant these errors that greed has imposed upon us with a whole- some application of the inherent rights cf all mankind to the full enjoyment of land end all natural bounties from which, through labor, man must procure the neces- sarles and comforts of life, and we believe that human souls and dollars should be linked together for the happiness and eleva- tion of the race. “Tt is with the view of accomplishing these results that our order is political to the extent that politics is the sclence of government, and Instead of resorting to bullets and bayonets to force our princi- ples upon society, we make our demands upon the law-making power of state and nation. But it should be remembered that there is. anly one effective method—and that the ballot—by which a lestslative body in sympathy with our principles can be created. “No voter can be a true Knight of Labor who forfeits the moral foree of his obli- gzatién at the bailot hox Wy voting for a candidate or a party opposed to our prin- ciples; and it is hoped that it ts not neces- sary at this time to inform the industrial masses of America what political parties have refused for nearly a quarter of a cen- tury to express friendship for these prin- ciples. “To be a true Knight of Labor one must be a patriot as harsh as wruth, and as un- compromising as justice, whese self-respect and personal honor will give respectability and force of character to his organization; who fs willing to make a reasonable sacri- fice of his time and energies, and will labor with, what ability he may possess for the triumph of our principles. “The work of the Amertean Federation of Labor, as it 1s conducted today, is sim- ply an attempt to crush the Knights of Labor idea with the selfish {dea of assist- ance only to members of the same craft. The carpenters’ strike: for an eight-hour day amply demonsirated that the A. F. of L. as a factor amounted to nothing. “The position taken by the Bricklayers’ Union of this city in reference to the heer boyéott ordered by D. A. 66, K. of L., that for the bribe of steady work by the em- ploying brewers they will lift the boycott so far az they are able to do so, is a de- liberate attempt to betray the interests of the united labor organizations of the Dis- trict of Columbia, and any effort on be- half of 2 few disgruntled men to add to the difficulties of the situation by intruding their offices upon the men charged with the conduct of the pending troubles is treach- ery to all. “The Building Trades Council should re- member that they are as much bound Ly the action of the Federation and D. A. 6s, K. of L., as any of the bodies connected directly with either or both of the other organizations, and that if they continue to attempt to break the solidarity which now exists here there may be a day of heavy reckoning in the near future.” ——— NO MORE TROUBLE. Street Railway Companies Settle Their Differences Out of Court. The contention between the Capitol Trac- tion Railroad Company and the Metropoll- tan Railroad Company over the occupancy of U street has been amicably settled, and the injunction of the Capital Traction Com- pany against the Metropolitan Company will be dismissed. The trouble arose, it will be recalled, over an attempt of the Metropolitan Railroad Company to con- struct an electric conduit along the street, which is at present occupied by the conduit of the Chevy Chase line, the property of the Capital Traction Company. The latter company, believing the construction of another conduit would impair the useful- ness of its road between 7th and 9th streets, proraptly objected, and sued out an injunc- tion. Since then the companies have agreed upon terms, which agreement has received the sanction of the directors of each com- pany, and the trouble fs at an end. ee Ladies of the Golden Eagle. American Temple, No. 3, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, gave a very enjoyable hop and entertainment Wednesday evening, at McCauley’s Hall, 209 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, which was well attended, and which netted a good sum. The programs were printed on the backs of comic valen- tines, making a unique sheet. The com- mittee on hop and supper consisted of Mes- dames L. Thompson, chairman; William- son, 8. Johnson, C. Denham, I. Denham, 1. Kerper, 8. Elgin, Morgan, Erb, M, Dean, Keil, E. Denham, Getzendanna and Lath- am. The ice cream committee consisted of Mrs. K. Robey,chairman; Mra. B. Robey and Mrs. Kelly; floor committee, Messrs, J. Lear, B. Wissman, H. Evans and J. W. Of- futt; hat box committee, Méssrs. J. T. Ro- bey, G. F. Bateman and J. Denham; door oe eee a ate Q. Zim- merman, J. H. Thomps 3 aid W. Weed: ipson, T. Adams SS D. William Oyster Again Leads! You are safe with D. “William” Oyster. He always drops prices first! 80c. Ib., 5-Ib- box, $1.40, and 60c. “Sheaf of Wheat,” 45c. Ib. ‘340 Center Market. "Phone 1285. Advi, ages “1235” is as Advertisement. good as rest 10c. cigars.— a ROYAL | BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. . A cream of tartar baking powder, wel “bal dere aerate Food Heport. BOYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N.Y. CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE. Spring Meeting to Re Held in This City Next Tuesday. -.ohh@ annual spring meeting of the Wash- ington conference of Congregational church- es is to be held in the First Church, corner of G and 10th streets northwest, next Tues- day and continue in session during the day. ‘Bach church in the conference will be en- titled to three delegates, besides the pastor. The program as prepared by the commiti¢ce in charge of arrangements is as follows: Morning session—9:30 a.m., organization and business, followed by prayer meeting; 10 a.m., reports from churches; by one de! egate from each church; 11 a.m., Home Mi sioriary meeting, to be conducted by the Ladies’ Home Missionary Society of the First Church, Washington, D. C.; 12 m., business, and adjournment for collation. The afternoon session will begin at 2 o'clock and will be opened by devotional ex- etcises; 2:10 p.m., topic, “The Christian in Politics,” opened by Rev. H. W. Ballantine, D.D. Giscussion); 3 p.m., address by Rev. c. C. Creegan, D.D., district seerctary Amer- ican board; 3:15 p.m., address by W. A. Dun- can, Ph.D., of the Sunday School Society; 3:30 p.m., topic, “The Christian Endeavor Convention of 96; Its Prospects,” J. B. Sle- man, jr.; “Its Needs,” President M. Shand; “Its Results,” Rev. S. M. Newman, D.D, 4 p.m., sermon by Rey. E. T. Root, followed by the communion; 5 p.m., closing business andeadjournment. The following churches are expected to be represented in the conference: Baltimore—First Church, Rey. H. W. Bal- lantine, D.D., pastor; Second, Rev. E. T. Root, pastor; Canton, Rev. T. M. Beaden- koff, pastor; Fourth, Rev. Mark Wells, pas- tor. Frostburg, Md., Rev. J. V. Moore, pastor. Monterey, Pa., Rev. Augustus Da) isson, pastor. District of Columbia—First, Rev. S. M. Newman, pastor; Lincoln Me- morial, Rey. E. A. Johnson; Plymouth, Rev. S. N. Brown: Fifth Church, Rev. Adam Reoch; Mt. Pleasant, Rev. M. Ross Fish- burn; People's Church, Rev. J. H. Datly. Falls Church, Va., Rev. J. H. Jenkins, pas- tor; and Herndon, Va., Rev. J. K. Mason, D.D., pastor. ——— ee AMUSEMENTS. Metropolitan Church.—One of the features of the concert which will be given at the Metropolitan Church th!s evening for the benefit of a bome for friendless girls will be the violin playing of Joseph H. Douglass grandson of the late Frederick Douglass. } Douglass 1s a violinist of more tha: nary merit, and has stndled at (he Nev land Conservatory of Music for some time past. Mendelssorn's concerto for violin will be one of the numbers which he will render. Willard Hall.—A St. Valentine's day tertainment for the benefit of St. Jot Guild of the Holy Child will take place th evening at Willard’s Hail. The operetta “The Loan of a Lover” and the comedieita “A Claarette From Jav will be the double bill which will be presented. Competent persons will have charge of the different and a most erjoyable evening is ex- inment of the Young Men's Club will be given this evening at Nat Rifle: Armory. Tne program inc’ es music, dancing and literary numbers, and is exceecingly well selected. Duse Awaits Her Company.—D: Italian Company is on board the Normannia, from Genoa, due today in New York. The actress had made arrangements to come to Washington early in the week, but afte ward decided to await the arrival of compa: A Washington audience ‘will, Monday night next. have an opportunity of comparing Du: prite Gautier with other Camiiles 2 unanimous in declaring that the Itallau getress’ persona- tion Is unique and of surpassing merit. Will Not Pl ‘The Washington S = Orchestra will not play Saturday night a the concert advertised by Miss Cora Mer- riam Howes. ng Will Draft a Bil. One of the results of the crusade against vice in this city recently waged by workers of the Florence Crittenton Mission move ment will be the drafting and presentation to Congress ot a bill having for its object the ubolishment of the Division. Mrs. Kate Barrett, the national organizer of the Flor- ence Crittenton mirsions; Livingston Bruen, one of the directors of the local mission, and Treasurer Blackford of the Anti-Saloon League, held a conference last night and discussed the preliminaries. Letters from Several ministers of the city and one from Cardinal Gibbons, it was stated, had been received expressing sympathy in the wo r meeting will be held in the Ad lub rooms Wednesday evening, gements will be made for a g in the interes* of the propes- ed legislation. Prior to the mass meeting a committee will draft the bill and submit it for the action of citizens at the micet- ng. —— 35” cigar is Havana tobacco. 5c. Advt. LPPFOPHEAS EH HEREDIOSES EE D4 Merit — Is what gives Hood's Sarsrparilla its great Popularity, its constantly tncreasing sales, and enables it to accomplish its rful and unequiled cures. Tig ination, proportion and process used. in preparing Hxd's Sarsaparilla are un- known to other medicines, and make Hood's Sarsapariila Peculiar to Itself It cures a wide range of diseases because cf its power as a biood purifier. It acts dl- rectly and positively upon the blood, and the blood reaches every nook and corner of the human system. ‘Thus all the nerves, muscles, bones and tissues come under the beneficent Influence of Hood’s Sarsaparilla The One True Blood Purifier. $1; six for $5. HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ils; easy to take, easy to operate. 25c. Here are “‘price-magnets’* well calcu- lated to increase the popularity of this shopping place to those economically 3 : Saturday only. CastileSoap,41c.br. ‘hese are large 75c. bars, 75¢. Olive Oil, 42c. Full pint bottles of the best! $1 bottles Douglass Emulsion, 49c. Greatest of all cough, cold and con- sumption cures and flesh builders, Money saved is money earned, and earning money here is easy. Our big Catalogue and Price List (free) tells about it! MERTZ’S Modern Pharmacy, 1th&F. it You had better “fight shy” of most of the trusses sold about town. Every single truss we sell is fitted by our expert and guaranteed to be satisfactory or your money back. A. A. SMITH & ©0., 1108 F st. fel4-124 The Magical Teuch of “CRYSTALINE” will give your Silver- ware, Glassware, Tin and Brassware a dazzling, brilliant ‘appearance. “Crystaline’”’ HI CITY ITEMS. — Makes You Hungry to Think about our Sdusage after you've once tried it. More than satisfying when you eat it. Allkinds. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Cen. Mkt. Not a Fruit or Vegetable or any kind of Poultry in season that we can't supply. Good many you'll find here that aren't found at other stands. Only what we know is the best—we handle. Can- non & Chandler, 76 to §1 Cen. Mkt. it ——— Every “Dove Brand” Ham has a “dove” branded in the skin. Always look for it. We sell no other. They're best. Miller & Krogmann, Cen. & N. L. Mkts. 1t A Benntiful Display. Of fresh White Leghorn Eggs at Benjamin's, 825 Center mkt. Can sell 5 Ibs. of finest Butter as cheap as anybod: ie Families G Receptions Wiil remember that they can have Harvey's Diamond-Back Terrapin prepared for the table in such a manner that will please the most fastidious. Price, $ a quart. it Ses Spring Lamb, Green Peas, String Beans, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Mush- rooms, New Potatoes, Cucumbers, Okra, Beg Plant, New Beets and Strawberries can be had here at very low prices, Every- thing the finest. Jno. C. Walker, Prop. Boston Market end Grocery, 1711-13 Pa. ave. a ee Direct From Lucca, Italy. Pure Olive Oil, sold by the bottle and in bulk. DAVID M. GATTI, ite o4 Center Market. is healthy. Fresh count roll daily at 907 La. ave., under theater. 1t* Sood Butter Butter Special. For Saturday and Monday Ib.; 2, Good only at my stand or m: orders. Money back if not satisfactory. GIBBON Buiter Dealer, K st. market, Sth and Kx sts, It ————E Baker's Cod Liver Oii is proved a sure remedy for throat and lung trouble, scrofula and consumption. It enriches the blood and increases flesh and strength. In Soft Cep- sules it Is absolutely tasteless. 131 N. 10th st., Philadelphia. Insist on Baker's Oil. ia AMUSEMENTS. Poultry AND Pigeon Show, Center Market Hall, February 14-18, Inclusive. Incubaters Hatching Dur= ing the Entire Show. Every variety of Poaltry, Turke rs, Ducks, Geese, Pigeous and O-aamental Fowls on exhibition. A grand display of Fegs and Dressed Poultry. Special attractions each day aad evening, ADMISSION = = = = 25c. Children Under 12 Years of Age, 15c. Doors Open From 9 a. m. to 11.30 p. m. fo13-5t.40 DCOTLAND, A Story of Love and Adventure Among the Scotch ther, Next Week— engagement ond farewell American appearances of NEIL BURGESS tn “The County “ts now on sale, it F TTE SOU =. OPERA LAFAYETTE SQUARE Hose. : TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1s, Carroll institute Dramatic Club In the following attractive double bill: THE ONE-ACT DRAMA BARBARA, BY JEROME K- JEROME. Followed by the Threc-act Romentic Comedy, DAVID GARRICK, BY T. W. ROBERTSON. ‘The performaave under the personal direction of Mr. Percy Winter. Prices—$1.00, 75e., 0c. and 25e.; boxes, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00. Sale of reserved se: Store February 10, at S opens at Metzerott’s Muste a.m, f8,11,14,1: 18 “Dad’s the Engineer” —the latest New York success can now be heard on the Grapbophone—a very popular song, bound to please you, Admirers of the famous “Casey Series" will be pleased to learn that Mr. Casey has gone in for singing. Hear his latest song on the Graphophone, entitled “1 Wish They'd Do It Now.”* Come in and listen Fencibles’ March, Musical Parlors of the Columbia Phonograph Co.,919 Pa.av. fei3-24a to the National DANCING ACADEMIES. 10 10th, every Wed. rid. ev L & SMITH aS Srrcid Lafayette Square j184 DUSE, And her Itallan Company from the City of tome, under the direction of KR AND JOSEPH BROOKS. ‘Monday, (= AMELIE.” Feb. 17. Camille) Wednesday, | “GASA PATERNA,” Feb. 19. (Magda.) “CAVALLERIA RUSTIC anys And “LA LOCONDIERA.” Feb’ 20, | (the, Hostess. Sat, Matinee, | “MOGLIE Di CLAUDIO,” Feb. 22. 1 (The Wife of Claude.) Prices Orchestra, 00; balcony, first five rows, $2.50; other rows, family eircle, reserved. $1.00: lower boxes, 5 Mezzanine boxes, $20.00 apd $15.00. SEATS NOW ON SALE. fel2-tt 2 OPERA Allen’s Grand jrrts WEEK COMMENCING FEB. 10, MATINER SATURDAY, Robert Hilliard And fis Excellent Company, in the * Comedy Bit of the Age * * * © LOST 24 HOURS And the Charming Cortain-ratser, THE LITTLEST GIRL. Next Week-HANLON’S “SUPERBA.” — Sents now «m sal+. fel2-tt WAIT FOR AND SEH THE SWISS BELL RINGERS. = eT a 18. CITY CLUB BURLESQUE 5—Big Sensations—s 2-Rollicking Burlesques-2 Next Week—REILLY AND WOOD'S CO. fel0-61 NEW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Breuing, Wed. and Sat. Mats. The Eminent Comedian, Mr. Sol Smith Russell, This (Friday) Evening, also Saturday Matince ang Night, Richard Brinsley Sheridan's Brilliant Comedy, THE RIVALS. Next Week—SYDNEY GRUNDY’S Remarkable ray, Sowing the Wind. With the erme perfectly balanced company.@ boxes may be COLLECTION OF FLOWER PIECES IN WAPER COLORS BY PAUL DE LONGYRE. At Veerhofi’s Galleries, fel4it ON EXHIBITION AND SALE. == OVERA Lafayette Square 70" (ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.) JOHN W. ALBAUGIT Manager, THE DISTINGUIS ARTISTE, MLLE. RHEA, DIRECTION [Tl AND MAEDER Tonight and Saturday Matinee, the intensg Napoleonte drama, by Albert Haven, JOSEPHINE, EMPRESS 0¥ THE FRENCU. Saturday Night, last time of the brilliant new romantic comedy, by Paul Kester, entitled NELL GWYNNE. Next Week—ELEANORA DUSB. f ICE PALACE, Convention Hall. ICESKATIN EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2. EVENINGS AT 7. Instraction Free, Special classes every 1 from 107until 1 o'clock. Iadivs’ exclusive hour for iastruetion from 1 unty, pm. HIS WERK OF Joe Donoghue,’ THE SKATING MARVEL. DAY AFTERNOON AT 3 O'CLACK, n he will attempt to lowe: P'S RECORD POR TWO MILES, And ONLY TIMES glue will not appear riday evenings. f FOR WHE MIN LAELDON'S CLASS ermiau and Delsarte at. now forming. Tues yursdars and Saturdays: day and evening. Popular rates. eed 6m eieeeleeneee rs LECTURES. BEN HUR Will be given for the eixth time at T'S MUSIC HALL, THURSDAY, FE RUARY ars PM. New Musies] Effects and Additional Views. Recital of the Story by Dr. ROG! Incidental Miss WHITING nnd the TEMPLE QUARTET. Reserved seats, 50 c Metzerot begins February 14 at Sale feta at sm 9 am. BEN HUR, An Mlustrated Lecture by REV. A. G. RC D.D., At Waugh MOD Tickets ( For RBAD entitled, AVED AN EMPIRE ‘AL CHURCH, 1G sts. n. . 14, ATS Admission, 25. cents. EXCURSIONS, RAYMOND & WHITCOMB TOURS. G EXPENSES INCLUDED, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA xo EUROPE. RAILROAD AND STEAMSHIP TICKETS TO ALD Send for descriptive bo sired. ALL TRAVELIN » mentioning trip de RAYMOND & WHITCOMR, 1905 Chestnut st., Mutual Life Ins. bldg., Phila, Overlook Inn. COACHES cosa wee WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN CABLR RAILWAY at Penn. ave. and Sth st. we., and METROPOLITAN RAILWAY at East Capitol ang 8th sts, EVERY UR FROM 2:10 TO 11:30 P.M. COACHES ‘hi CAPITOL OVERLOOK IN: For jal7-1m N. & W. Steamboat Co. DAILY aT 2, 3,4, 5PM Evers day in be year for Fortress Mon: Norfolk, Newport \, zd mache luts si en powerful. steel palace. steamers “Newport, News," Norfolk”? and“: ton,"” daily, on the following schedule: Southbound. | : portiwound, Ly. Wasiingtn.7:00 pm |Lv. Portsmouth 6:59 p.m, Ex. Slexandria 1:30 pws |v Norfoll Dm Ar. Ft. Monioe Ft Dm Ar. Norfolk. . am Ar. Portamoutin.y:00 a.m. Ar Wastingion.6:30 a.m. Visitoe to “he Hygela Hotel and Virgiula Beach will find this the most attractive route, insuring a comfortatie night's rest. Large and luxurious rooms heated by steam and fited throughout with electric Hebts. Din- ing room service is a la carte, and is supplied from the best that the warkets of Washington @rd Xorfolk can uford. Tickets 02 “ale at S13, 619, 1421 Peonsylvas nia avenue. B. and O. 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