Evening Star Newspaper, September 22, 1896, Page 12

, 12 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 189¢--TW¥LVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. » ° AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Joseph Hart in “A Gay Olid Boy.” Bijou Theater._Barlow Brothers’ Min- Strels and Edison’s Vitascope. Grand Opera House.—“The American Giri.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Miaco’s City Chub. Lafayette Square Opera House.—The Mar- velous Baldwins. New National Theater. India.” ‘My Friend from ——— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and mver landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Munroe at 7 p.m. . Steamer T. V. Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach and river landings at 3 p.m. a TO THE STOVE TRADE. Induce your customers to have their Heaters, Furnaces and Ranges looked after before the rush Incident to the firet cold snap. We have Stove Repairs for over Of) different makes of Stoves. If we should happen to be out of an unusually rare piece we can get it from the foundry In a day. J. H. Chesley & Co., 1004 F st. ecstatic % doz. White and Drab Extra-value Gc. Corsets for Sic. Whelan’s, 1107 G st. WHEN CARPETS ARE CLEANED they ought to be cleaned properly. That means, send them here. We take out every particle of dust and grit. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass. ave. E. B. Stemph, Mar. ————— Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON.1113 F st.n-w. THE VERY BEST SUGARS OBTAIN- ABLE are Kenny’s Pure Preserving Su- gars—products best American Refineries. Beware of poisonous sugars. Seven city stores. C. D. Kenn: = —___ Those females who have not tried Dr. J. ‘W. Bull's Pills know not what “joy” lies in store for them. Dr. Bull's Pills correct functional inactivity of the uterine parts. — Dinner sets free. Johnston's,'page 6. NOT HARD-TIMES BELIEVERS. We think prosperity 1s coming—we are buying and selling more meat and finer meats han ever before. And we own the newest and handsomest stands in Center Market. We want you to give us a trial. KEANE, 35-51 Center Market. CITY AND DISTRICT. Union Veteran Legion. Col. Levi P. Wright, chairman of the zens’ executive committee, has sent the following self-explanatory letter to each member of his own and the various sub- committees: “Mrs. Celynda Werner Ford, chairman of invitation committee, presi- dent Auxiliary No. 32, has forwarded a letter of invitation to this office, a ccpy of which is hereto attached for your infor- mation: “HEADQUARTERS LADIES OF THE UNION VETERAN LEGION, AUXIL- IARY NO. 32, WASHINGTON, D. C., September 19. You are all cordially solicited, with your family and the friends you may choose to invite, to be present at the public recep- tion to be given by Auxiliary No. 32, U. Vv. L., in honor of the national officers of the Union Veteran Legion and ladies of che same, on the evening of the 18th of Oc- tober next, from 8: to 11 o'clock, in the parlcrs of Willard’s Hotel. Will you inform the gentlemen of this i.vitation and confer a favor?” —— The Gonzaga Cadets. The Gonzaga Cadets in organizing for the chool year have two full companies and @ field band of forty-four pieces. Lieut. Stone, 4tn Artillery, U.S.A., will be the in- Structor in drill and tactics. The officers of Company A are Martin A. Horne, cap- tain; Robert J. Green, first Heutenant; Robert J. Achstatter, second Meutenant; George McDermott, first sergeant; H. Stan- islaus Lynch, second sergeant; Frank L. Neubeck, third sergeant; corporais, Joseph Frederic L. Devereux, William C. and William Schreve. Of Company rd H. Hayes is captain; Thomas Ke, first lieutenant; James F. Mar- ond lieutenant; Francis B. Dev- first sergeant; Henry A. Haggerty, zeant; Williem C. Repetti, third ‘ond sergeant; corporals, Francis Mahley, Fran- is Lealy, Joseph McKee and Francis Duner. The Gonzaga students will give the first dramatic entertainment, a reproduction of yy Mannering.” in the new hall in No- ‘The orchestra portion of the af- fair will be given by the new college band, r the direction of Mr. A. Samuels. a eS rst Thing We Think of Heret bat the price is so reasonable kk that was our first thought. but $1.25. James F. Oyster, - ave. Is quality National University. ig of the board of trustees of the Natioral University wiil be held in the law building of the university this after- noon at 4 o'clock, to elect a successor to the late Judge Arthur MacArthur. a Velati's Granch Store, 140s'2 G n.w. Caramels fresh daily.—Advt. pei: To Go to Rome Rev. George Glaab, pastor of St. Mary's Church, expects to leave for Rome in the latter part of next month to take a special course of canon law tn one of the ec siastical colleges there. A temporary P tor will be in charge of the congregation during his absence. —--—>—— A New Jewelry Establishment. October 1 w witness the opening of a new Jewelry establishment at 1101 F street. W. C. Shaw & Co. will constitute the new firm, and will bring an extensive experience fm the jewelry business to their aid in the present undertaking. The store room for- merly occupled by C. H. Davison is being prepared for the occupancy of the new nd the stock which will be put in it Ibe one of the most complete in Wash- ington. Mr. haw himself has a wide ac- nong the shoppers of Wash- ington, earned during his long service with Harris & Shafer, and is known as a dia- mond expert. es Sh: id Sundays Be Counted? To the Editor of ‘The Evening Star: By act of Congress, department clerks are given thirty days’ annual leave of absence and thirty days’ sick leave, this latter to be covered by physician's certificate, sworn to before a notary public, &c., &c. But it is the thirty days’ annual leave that I wish to have construed by other than the depart- mental authorities, who argue that thirty days’ leave are inclusive of Sundays. Now, 1¢ Sundays are included in the annual leave, then we each and all have fifty-two days each year, and are not entitled to more; acd, further than this, are in arrears of twenty-two days to the government, which should be deducted from our pay. More- over, if Sundays are counted as part of the annual leave, then we should be required to report for duty on each Sunday of the fifty-two in the year. If the offices are not open on those days for work, they are not open any more on the Sundays which are included in the thirty days’ annual leave, four or five Sundays, ag the case may be. It is customary to deduct the pay of a clerk who construes the law as giving thirty working days, which it seems to me any one with a grain of common sense would understand the act to mean. It will give many department clerks great satis- faction to hear your opinion upon this lee and that of any lawyers who wiil indly volunteer one. Has the department the right to withhold the pay of a clerk who has been absent thirty days, exclusive of Sundays? if they should be counted as part of the thirty days’ annual leave, then we have thirty days minus the four or five that Sundays represent, and I do not see how the act of Congress can be so construed. JUS CIVILE. ee $25 reception suites for $12.50 at Moses’ furniture sale.—Advt. CENTRAL LABOR UNION Business Transacted at Its Regular Weekly Meeting Last Night, Proposed Formation of a National Or- ganization of Musicians—Complaint From the Pavers’ Union. The regular weekly meeting of the Cen- tral Labor Union was held last evening at Typographical Temple, with President Mil- ford F. Spohn in the chair and Mr. Joseph F. Torrens secretary. The attendance of delegates was greater than at any previous meeting. A communication from President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor in reference to the formation of a national organization of musicians was read and referred to Columbia Mustcal League. The communication was as fol- lows: “For years the question of the proper at- titude and relation of the musicians of the country toward the organized labor move- ment has been in a most unsettled and un- satisfactory state. “Every opportunity, favorable or other- wise, was taken advantage of by one or the other to placéthe musicians in a false light before the organized wage workers of other trades and callings, and quite frequently have the musicians themselves been to blame by reason of their peculiar reserve and isolated position. “Every effort has been made to bring about a better state of feeling, every over- ture has been made, every courtesy e: tended, every right conceded to the Na- tional League of Musicians to become affil- fated with the American Federation of La- bor, and thus for all time settle the mooted questions in dispute, and each time have they been spurned through the conduct of the officers of the organization in question, who refused to carry out the desires of thelr own members, and who failed to grasp the sentiment of the workers of our country, culminating recently in the is- suance of a circular denunciatory and de- famatory of the good name and purpose of the labor movement and the active men engaged therein. “Having arrived at such a stage where the Musicians’ Union have determined to organize a national union for the purpose of making it protective in all its features, and in line with the struggle, the hopes and aspirations of the organized labor move- ment of the country, a convention has been called of musicians who are organized in protective unions, associations or societies, to be held in Indianapolis, Ind., on Monday, October 19 next, and there to meet and form a national union of musicians of America, under such name and title as may there be determined, and for the purpose of having safd national union in full affiliation with the other national unions under the panier of the American Federation of La- r. “The representation in the convention will be one delegate for each organization represented by one hundred members or less and one additional delegate for each additional one hundred members or a ma- jcrity thereof; provided, that no organiza- tien shall be entitled to more than three Gelegates. Delegates must be members of the organization they represent. No proxy delegates will be admitted to nor proxy voting allowed in the convention. “In the interest of the men who earn their livelfhood as musicians, as well as in the interest of all who are earnestly en- gaged in the great work of thorough and complete organization, all organizations which are entitled to representation are urged to take this matter up at once, elect delegates to the convention and be fully represented.” - Against Sunday Delivery of Bread. ‘The legislative committee reported that they were now fully organized and that trey desired to request the Central Labor Union to take up the question with the District Commissioners in reference to the delivery of bread on Sunday. It was un- derstood that the legislative committee will call the attention of the Commissioners to the alleged violation of the Surday law by most of the boss bakers in the city, and if the committee does not receive a favorable reply within a reasonable time the legisla- tive committee will proceed to appeal to the courts for a remedy in the matter. Organizer Weber reported that he had been Informed that the application of Hod Carriers’ Union, No. 2, for a charter had been approved by Hod Carrters’ Unton, No. 1, to whom the matter was referred, also that the plasterers would be organized in a very short time. ‘The engineers reported that a movement was on foot to organize a National Union of Engineers. : ‘A statement was submitted by the Pav- ers’ Union in reference to their dispute with the District Commissioners. It was directed to the Central Labor Union, and was as follows: “At a regular meeting of Pavers’ Protective Union, No. 6750. A. F. of L., the report of the delegates from the t®e Pavers’ Union to the Central Labor Union was received. “Included in the report was a copy of the letter sent by the District Commis- sicners to the Central Labor Union, in which tho statement !s made that pavers are paid $ per day on new work and $1.75 per day on old work, and that the pavers are very well satisfied with the same. “Now, the pavers contend that a man must be bereft of reason if he fs not sat- Isfied and well pleased when his wages are increased twenty-five cents a day, which has been done in the case of the $1.75 per day men, who are only laborers, that were receiving $1.50 per day previous to the burst of public economy on the part of the District Commissfoners. “If the practical pavers were satisfied, it is passing strange that some of them should be willing to work as laborers at $1.50 per day, whereas they would receive as pavers. We would also call your attention to the awarding of contracts for improving Ken- tucky avenue, and also 13th street south- east. The advertisement for proposals reads as follow : ‘Bids will be received for grad- is, laying brick sidewalks, pav- ing gutters and macadamizing. “Mr. James Frawley being the lowest bi the contract was awarded to him, but, notwithstanding this fact, all of the work, with the exception of the grading and macadamizing, is now being done by| District laborers, under the supervision of a District foreman. It is strange, to say the least, as any responsible contractor will inform you, that the larger part if not all the profits accruing from such a centract ts from the part now being done by District employes. “Furthermore, we would refer you to the statement that the wages paid pavers for paving stone gutters along country roads are from $1.75 to $2.50 per day. The pavers would like to ask the Commissioners, through the Central Labor Union, how long it has been since Mr. George Beall has had any day’s work done outside the boundary. Work on Suburban Roads. “It Is a fact well known to every paver in the District that all curbing and paving on suburban roads has been illegally done by contract. “The pavers respectfully submit the fol- lowir.g contracts, their location and the Tame of the contractor whose cases they can prove to be true as charged: In the fall of 1844, Columbia road between Con- necticut avenue and 19th street, William Collins, contractor, inspector and District foreman; summer of 1895, Bacon street between 13th and 14th streets, Charles Ats, contractor; fall of 1805, 7th street road from Schuetzen Park lane to Rock Creek Church road Wiillam Moore, con- tractor for curbing, Charles Ats, contrac- tor for sidewalk and gutters; spring of 1806, River rot’ from Tenleytown pike west about 700 ya. 1s, William Collins, con- tractor, and at the present time Yale street between 18th and 4th streets, William Moore, contractor. Now, as these names have no signifi- cance to the uninitiated, the pavers beg leave to explain: George Beall is superin- tendent of county roads, Henry Collins is assistant superintendent, William Collins is Hetry'’s brother and Charles Ats is their brother-in-law. “Now, Mr. President, as none of those contracts exceed the $1,000 day’s work limit, the Pavers’ Union would like to ask, in the words of an ancient Roman orator, ‘On what meat doth these our Caesars feed wherein they have grown so great,’ when they can set at naught the laws enacted by the Congress of the United States.” The commenication was signed by Wm. Welsh, president, and Ed. P. Lynch, secretary of the Pavers’ Union. It was stated in referring to the com- piaint that members of the Knights of Labor were discriminated against in the tter of building spend Pid fe, rt it jompbers of the Amalgam ted ssocl jeiation of the amat of ters or-of Union, No. 190, both of which are affiliated with the Central La- bor Union, had worked on the stand in question. BEFORE THE JUDGE. The Cases Tried in the Police Oour This Morning. A superb American beauty rose nestling | contentedly on.the spacious coat front of Policeman Michael Joseph Flynn was the only bright spot in the Police Court today. Flynn was without question proud of his floral decoration, and he paraded the cor- ridor over which he is reigning monarch with a broad smile overspreading his coun- tenance. “*Tis a token of esteem from me old sol- dier friend, McClelland,” oxplained Flynn, when the rose was admired. “You remem- ber me old friend, McCiclland—Col. Mc- Clelland he is—and his name stands forth brightly on the pages of history. ‘The colonel is a witness this morning, and, knowing me to be on duty here, he took advantage of the occasion to show his af- fection by bringing me this Oirish beauty.” Samuel Burgee, who was at the head of the unusually short line of prisoners, an- swered “not guilty” to a charge of va- grancy. It was developed that Burgee has been out of jail but two days, and the court held that, in view thereof, the accu- sation of vagrancy would not stand. The information was changed to disorderly con- duct, and the testimony was to the effect that Burgee {fs a constant terror to his family and other people. Thirty days was the sentence. Thomas Wood, a small colored boy, was arrested yesterday for throwing missiles. On the way to the patrol box his mother, Annie Wood, interfered and attempted to get the boy from the grasp of the police- ican, and as a result she also was taken to the station. Judge Kimball fined the boy $5 and let the mother off with a lecture on the folly of interfering with policemen. William Bradshaw, an old white man, was found asleep last night in a car in the freight yard on Maryland avenue south west. Vagrancy was the charge, and Brad- shaw repeated the story so often heard in the Police Court. He is without home, friends or money, he said, although he has lived here for the past thirty-two years. Judge Kimball gave Bradshaw an order for accommodations at the workhouse for the next sixty days. Arthur Vincent and William Chambers, colored, were arrested for alleged partici- pation yesterday in a crap game in Fenton court. Rosie Chambers, wife of William, was the prosecuting witness, but malice on her part was brought out on cross-exam- ination and the cese was dismissed. Charles King, Arthur Welsh and William Bowman, a trio of colored youths, were ar- rested at an early hour this morning, and they faced the court with the accusation of vagrancy staring them in the face. A case of larceny against the boys was clearly es- tablished, and the court gave each of the three ninety days in jail, in defauit of $100 bends. > KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Order in Which Pythian Grand Offl- cers Will Visit Subordinate Lodges. The officers of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, last night began their visita- tion tour, Franklin Lodge, No. 2, at 904 Pennsylvania avenue, being the first to be inspected. This lodge is the oldest one in the supreme domain. The srand officers were escorted from official headquarters by the regiment of the uniform rank, Lieut. Col. Fugitt 1n command. The visitation was presided over by J. K. Mangum, G. C. who will officiate in the same capacity d ing the entire visitation. The lodges to be visited and the dates of the visitation are as follows: Mount Vernon, No. 5, September 30, at 902 Pennsylvania avenue; Webster, No. 7, October 6, 5th and G streets northwest; De- catur, No. 9, October 13, Typographical Temple, G street northwest; Syracusians, No. 10, October 28, 902 Pennsylvania ave- nue; Calanthe, No. 11, October 26, 902 Penn- sylvania avenue; Hermione, No. 12, Novem- ber 4, Odd Fellows’ Hall, West Washing- ton; Excelsior, No, 14, November 10, 902 Pennsylvania ‘avenue; Germania, No. 15, November 19, 7th street and New York ave- nue northwest; Equal, No. 17, November , 623 Louisiana avenue northwest; Acacia, No. 18, December 1, #04 Pennsylvania ave- nue northwest; Harmony, No. 21, Decem- ber 10, 904 Pennsylvania avenue; Union, No. 22, December 16, 910 Pennsyivania ave- nue northwest; Capital, No. 24, December 22, 4% street and Pennsylvania avenu Myrtle, No. 25, December 29, 316 Pennsyl- vania avenue. ——S Claiming Some Chicago Lake Front. Commissioner Lamoreyx gave a hearing yesterday to the application of Henry M. Lafolletie and Matthias Benner for the right to locate 160 acres of land on the lake front in Chicago. The question Is whether the land in question {s In the pub- Ne demain and whether Benner and Lafo- lette are first comers. The hetring was ex- parte, no opposing claim being arged. The applicants want to pay for the land within McKee scrip, which cost them $32,000 for the quarter ‘secticn. It seems likely that the claim will be allowed. —_—.__. Takoma Republicans. The Republican Club of Takoma Park held its first public meeting of this cam- paign at the town hall last night. Mr. Ashley M. Gould, president of the club, called the meeting to order, and requested the members and audience to sing “Ameri- ca,” which was responded to with enthu- siasm. Mr. Gould gave a short history of the Takoma Club, which has been in ex- istence about five years. He also made a short address on the issues of the day, and introduced J. Hale Sypher of Louisiana, who spoke at length on the issues of the campaign. When Mr. Sypher concluded his remarks, Mr. Tom C. Noyes, who was in the au- dience, was called on and responded in a short speech. He impressed on the minds of his hearers that what the country want- ed more than money was a restoration of confidence. Mr. Noyes was followed by Mr. Charles Lyman, ex-civil service commissioner, who spoke princially against the states rights and spoils system planks of the Chicago platform as being even more dangerous to the country than either the financial or tariff planks, The president of the club announced that in a short time a republican rally and flag raising would be held at Takoma under the auspices of the club, and that a banner containing the pictures of McKinlev and Hobart would be made by the ladies of the park and strung at the rally. The hall and stage were beautifully draped with American flags, and decorated with golden rod and other field flowers. Attached to the curtains of the stage, which were formed by the American em- blem, were small banners of McKinley and Hobart, with the inscription: “Protection and Prosperity. —_+—_ Met for the First Time. Justice of the Peace Mills yesterday mar- ried John F. Purks of Caroline county, Va., and Cora Hoodless of Woodbury, Md., and it 1s sald that the couple met for the first time yesterday, their courtship having been, it is understood, conducted through the mails. The bride was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Fannie Hoodless, and im- mediately after the securing of the mar- riage license the party proceeded to the Justice's office, where the marriage took Place. ———__ Number 1 Heart Shingles, every one guaranteed perfect, at $3.25 for 1,000; 4”x20”, Frank Libbey&Co.,6 & N.Y.av. —-Advertisement. ee Indiana Democratic Club. Tomorrow evening the Indiana Demo- eretic Club, one of the most active among the numerous state organizations in the city, will be in charge at the Interstate Democratic Association’s club house, 1328 New York avenue rorthwest. Ex-Congress- men E. V. Brookshire and John J. Kliner’ will deliver addresses. The club house and grounds wiil be elaborately decorated, and the hoosiers will extend a hearty welcome to all. <a Bishop Satterlee’s Residence. Bishop Satterlee has leased for a term of years from Mr. Stilson Hutchins the resi- dence 1407 Massachusetts avenue, former- ly occupied by Mr. Thos. B. Bryan and Prof. W. D. Cabell. Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real ertate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— AdverUsement, CONDITION OF THE ROAD Receivers of the Baltimore and Ohio File a Statement Oovering Two Months. Contract Awarded to Strengthen a Bad Curve in the Line— Mt. Clare Shops. Receivers Cowen and Murray of the Bal- timore and Ohio Railroad Company yester- day filed in the United States court at Bal- timore their report of the operations of the road for the months.ef June and July. The report stated that at the beginning of June there was a balance on hand of $424,547.76. During that month the receipts from traffic amounted to $2,345,873.68, and from miscellaneous sources, $1,849,556.92, making a total, with the balance referred to, of $4,119,978.36. The June payments comprised $3,399,897.44 for traffic and $222,- 675.05 for miscellaneous purposes, a total of $3,622,572.49, leaving a balance of 5 405.87 at the end of that month. The receipts from traffic during July were $2,607,682.54, and from miscellaneous sources, $357,375.31, a total of $3,462,461.72, including the balance on hand at the begin- ning of the month. The expenditures were $2,757,027.05 for traffic and $285,729.97 for miscellaneous purposes, an aggregate of $3,042,757.02, leaving a balance on hand at the end of the month of $419,704.70. Of the $4,000,000 received from the sale of re- celvers’ certificates series No. 1 there were expended during June $2,388,703.34, leaving a balance on hand at the end of the month of $1,611,296.66. During July a further ex- penditure of $935,293.75 was made, reduc- ing the balance on hand August 1 to $676, 002.91, June 1 there was a balance on hand from the terminal improvement fund of $1,232,- 675.83, and during the month there were expended $17,018.48, which reduced the amount on hand to $1,215,662.35. The ex- penditures during July on this accoynt were $1,057.50, which reduced the balance on hand to $1,214,604.85. Contract Awarded. Receivers Cowen and Murray have award- ed a contract to Messrs. L. B. McCabe & Bro. of Baltimore for straightening and grading the line between Tabb Station and North Mountain, W. Va. The principal ob- ject of the improvement fs to do away with the sharp curves and heavy grades around what js known as Myer’s Hole, and espe- cially to avold the dip in the grade at the latter place, where a number of bad wrecks have taken pla To complete the im- provement will require the removal | of about 125,000 cubic yards of rock and dirt. The improvement will involve the expendi- ture of about $50,000, and it will require nearly six months to do the work; but after it is completed freight locomotives will be able to haul five or six more loaded cers in each train between Martinsburg and Cumberland than they can at this time. Mount Clare Shops. It is understood that the receivers of the Baltimore and Ohio have adopted plans by which they intend to make the great Mount Clare shops, which cover an im- merse area of ground in Southwest Balti- mcre, the principal repair station along the line of the road. Immediately after the road went into the hands of the receivers work at the shops began to improve, and they ure now crowded with work, the cars needing re- pairs being sent in from every part of the system. Mr. William Gibson, now superintendent of the Big Four road, has been appointed assistant general manager of the Baltimore and Ohio, and will assume his new duties Octcber 1. —-+-~ BRYAN AND SILVER. ‘They Are Themes of Earnest Criticism by Republicags. A large and enthusiastic.attendance at the meeting of the McKinley and Hobart Club held last night at the Globe building was treated to some .political speech-mak- ing of the old-time sort, First Vice Presi- dent Middleton presided, with W.Q. Lowd as secretary, and after forty-nine new members had been elected a special com- mittee reported that Mr. B. H. Warner had been notified of his election as second vice president of the club. Mr. Warner, who was present, was es- corted to the chair, and was greeted with much applause. He declared that the agi- tation in favor of silver had been com- merced solely by the men who were inter- ested In the production of the metal, and who had already managed to obtain favor- able legislation in {ts behalf, which had cost the government five hundred million dollars. A further recognition of the pro- duct, he declared, would be solely to the interests of the mine owners. All enlight- ened nations, he said, had perceived the disastrous accompaniments of a silver pol- icy and had deserted it in order to pro- mote their ewn prosperity. He character- ized the Chicago piatform as vicious, and said that Mr. Bryan's interpretation of Washington's farewell address was an at- tempt to connect the views of the pigmy and those of the greatest of American patrifts, and said it was no wonder that the elements came down to put an end to such misrepresentation. He also attack- ed Mr. Bryan for his criticism of the pr ent administration, and praised Mr, Cleve- land and a mapority of the cabinet for the determined stand they had taken against being led away from the principles of sound finance, on which the minds of the best men of all parties were a unit. Jvdge John J. Weed followed Mr. Warner in a severe attack upon Mr. Bryan end those who agree with him, whom he char- acterized as ‘“‘vagabonds and hoodlums” who were attempting to lead the American pecple to repudiation and disaster. Speech- es were also made by Mr. C. G. Hensey and Daniel Remy of Pennsylvania. Mr. Remy made a lengthy address, which inspired great enthusiasm among his hearers. He declared that under Harrison and the Mc- Kinley bill the country had enjoyed the most prosperous time in its history. The democrats had declared that everything was too high in price and undertook to cheépen them to the ruination of the farm- ers, and now they came along with the propcsition to make them dearer with a fifty-cent dollar. After a passage of reso- lutions dencuncing the report that the Dis- trict republicans had intended making trouble at the Bryan meeting last Satur- day the meeting adjourned. Don’t forget the hours, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., tomorrow at Sloan’s, 1407 G street. The sale of fine Japanese goods opens.— Advertisement. — A New Democratic Club, The Lakeland Democratic Club left its Washington headquarters at 5:30 o'clock last evening, with the Mt. Pleasant Field Band, and went to Forrestville, Prince George's county, Md., where a new cam- paign club was organized. Over 140 voters joined the club. A handsorhe Bryan cam- paign button, with the wording of Lake- land Democratic Club andi the letters of N. A. D. C., was given to:each of the mem- bers. The club was named the Forrestville Bryan, Sewall and Moss Club. The follow- ing officers were elected: Henry Armstrong, president; R. M. McGregor, secretary; R. J. Swan, treasurer; Nathan,Mastors, Wm. Connell,’ Charles Ransdall, ‘Sam Ball, E. Pumphry and J. T. Suit, ‘vice presidents. Judge W. B. Fleming of Kentucky made the address of the evening, in which he dis- cussed economic phases of the silver ques- tion. Judge E. M. Lowe of Virginia also made a speech on free and unlimited coin- age of silver. Mr. Wm. N. Coleman of Forrestville closed the meeting with an address. The next meeting to be held, un- der the auspices of the Lakeland club, will occur at Kensington tomorrow evening, when a club will be organized. - eS 5 East Washington Democrats. ‘A meeting is to be held this evening un- der the auspices of the East Washington Demceratic Club, at which speeches and campsign gongs will be the order of the evenirg. The meeting will be at the hall of the club, 3d street and Pennsylvania ave- nue southeast. How Babies Suffer ‘When their tender skins are literally on fire, with itching, burning, scaly and blotchy skin and scalp iseases, with loss of hair, none but mothers real- fee, CUTICURA REMEDIES afford immediate re- Mef, permit rest and sleep, and point to a speady and economical cure when the best physiclans and all other remedies fail, Sold everywhere. AMUSEMENTS, Lafayette Square Opera House.—The sea- son was opened at the Lafayette Square Opera House-last night by Prof. Samri 8. Baldwin and Mrs. Kitty Baldwin, the White Mahatmas. The audience was large and well disposed toward the clever pair, while Mr. Baldwin's witty sallies and clever say- ings kept every one in a good humor from the rise to the fall of the curtain. Mr. Baldwin disclaims any spiritual, super- natural or occult aid in any of the items presented on the program, and says that everything is the result of natural causes which will sooner or later become known to science, and will be used with frequency. In addition to the two principal performers there is a pleasing mix-up of specialties with which to fill in the waits between the different feats in mind reading and the like, and each turn was pleasing and well given. Victor P. Komar opened with a piano over- ture, and was followed by Edgar Ely as “The Future Dude.” Mr. Ely made a light- ning change of costume and pleased with two songs and an eccentric dance. Louise Truax is the best whistler who has been heard here for a long time, and her work fully entitles her to the title which appears on the program—the phenomenal child whistler. Miss Georgia Gardner and Mr. Ely gave a pleasing one-act comedy, enti- tled “A Woman's Stratagem,” which was funny and entertaining, and merited the applause which it received, and the Tally- Ho Trio, consisting of Adams, Morgan and Perry, were recalled three times for their excellent comedy and singing. A cabinet seance was first given by the Baldwins, in which so-called spiritual manifestations were given, but Mr. Baldwin exposed this by taking his hand from the supposed hard- tied knot and doing tricks in the full sight of the audience. The last number, however, was really wonderful. It is called the “Modern Witch of Endor,” and consists in Mrs. Baldwin's reading and answering questions that individuals in the audience had written and then put in their pockets. Mrs. Baldwin described the different peo- ple perfectly, told where they lived, read the questions and then answered them. And if the question read “Where is my lost brother?” told where the party had last geen him and where he was at the present time. The performance will continue the same, although subject to slight changes, all this week. New National Theater.—The audience at the New National Theater last night found “My Friend from India” a very agreeable guest. The piece has a good flow of humor, quite unobstructed by any reverence for the probabilities. But the fun is genuine, despite the fact that the situations which follow one another with sparkling swift- ness spring from a most unlikely primary suggestion. That a midnight reveler should take an utter stranger home with him and become greatly embarrassed when the mo- ment for introducing him into the bosom of his family arrives is, it must be confessed, not outside the range of reason. But that he should be mistaken for a_theosophic adept, when he is in reality a barber, is a proposition likely to be rejected by the eru- dite mystics whose favorite study is here handled in a jocose mood. The assumption that a copy of “The Light of Asia" found in the stranger's clothes brands him un- mistakably as a theosophist is, to say the le: unschdlarly. But well it is for the world’s laughers and the world’s laugh- makers that a strict fidelity to fact is not expected In a stage performance. And “My Friend from India’ has so much genuine comedy in it that it is easy to forget the elasticity of Its plot. A disposition to star a crash basket in the wings and the occa- sional introduction of a somewhat labored style of wit in the dialogue do not suffice to destroy the general impression, which is agreeable. Mr. Frederic Bond was received wie® enthusiasm, as he always is in this city, and there were more good points than deficiencies to be noted in the work of the remainder of the cast. Bijou Theater.—To the lovers of old-time minstrelsy the Barlow Brothers’ clever show commends itself. By special arrange- ment this aggregation is filling a week's engagement at the Bijou, and last night there was only standing room long before the curtain went up. It was refreshing to onee again witness an old-time first part with the funny end men and the gullible interlocutor, who, strive as he might, could not solve the new jokes that were pro- pounded. The company is first-class, and the list of vocalists, who rendered in a most acceptable manner all the new and populer songs, was above criticism. After a very funny first part, an extensive olio is presented, including Eberhardt, whose feats of jugglery were astounding. Then came Will G. Mack, whose black face spe- clalty was ver$ clever. Harry Ward long ago made his reputation as an entertainer, and the contribution he made to the even- ing’s entertainment was greatly enjoyed. Doyle and McAvoy gave a clog dance, and Vaientin and Weeks made a hit with their musical specialty. Zella twisted himself into all manner of shapes, and his contor- tions on the flying rings were novel and 4 fficult. = Manager Whitesell presented at the end of the regular show the marvelous vita- sccpe. It is a reproduction in life size of the pictures of the kinetoscope, and its realism must be seen to be appreciated. The pictures shown were selected with care and every one should see them. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater._Few comb!- nations in the vaudeville world enjoy the reputation of The City Club, of which T, E. Miaco is the manager. Manager Mi- aco is an old-time entertainer himself, and s mastered the art of catering to the ic. Each year he introduces new spe- and it has never been said of him rhows were not first-class. This year there is an !nnovation in the shape Gi a farce comedy, and the opening sketch of the City Club at the French ball is a rare conceit. ‘The special scenery for this act 1s magnificent, and with the pretty faces of a score of shapely young women and the Parisian costumes, the pictures are works of art. The program closes with a clever burlesque, a travesty on “The Sporting Duches: During the evening Nellie Waters sang herself into favor, Gra- cie and Reynolds did a rough-and-tumble Irish sketch, and Tom Nolen sang parodies on nearly a score of popular songs. X-Ray Bixiey, as the Musical Tramp, made a decided hit, and Fields and Wooley, the Dutch character comedians, provoked roars of laughter as the Dutch Doogars. Dur- ing the cntertainment. a number of new pictures are presented by pretty and shape~ ly pesers. The show will only remain at Kerran’s cne week. Grand Opera Hovse.—An old Washington favorite in the person of R. E. Graham and H.Grattan Donnelly’s latest comedy-drama, “The American Girl,” filled the bill at the Grand Opera House last night and pleased an audience that was large and enthusias- tic, Mr. Graham, in the comedy role of Ross Bolter, made a hit at his first appearance and kept up the good impression through- out the evening. He was ably essisted by Miss Bella Vivian, Violet Moore and Becky Kaufman, two bright little girls; while Miss Ida Bell, as the American girl, was a prime favorite from the beginning. The plot to the work is rather complicated and it is not on new lines. It deals with a secret mar- riage between Jasmine and Philip, and the rejected suitor about to foreclose a mort- gege on the old place when the play opens. ‘he actor-manager, Ross Bolter, comes on the scene and through his ald and intelli- gence Jasmine is led to openly avow that Philip is her husband. The subsequent acts are full of dramatic incident and follow the history of the young couple through the poverty of the mother and her twin chil- dren, the fight of Philip for the earldom which rightfully belongs to him, and the plotting of the rejected suitor. It ends, however, in the recognition of the children ard the union of the family, after Philip has obtained his estates. The play is laid very much on the lines cf the modern novel, but is pleasing withal, giving ample opportu- nity for the principals in the cast to show thelr abilities in both the pathetic and humorous sides of the characters. “The American Girl” will continue all this week, with the usual matinees. Academy of Music.—Jolly, jovial, genial Jcseph Hart and his excellent company, in “A Gay Old Boy,” opened the week at the Academy last night to a full house. Al- though the play has been seen here before orce, and Mr. Hart many times, the com- bination does not seem to have lost a! thing by acquaintance, but rather to h: added attractiveness for Washington the: tergoers. The play is a musical farce written for the purpose of amusing, and it does all that its author had in mind for tt to do. Jeseph Hart is given ample opportunity for the display of his wit and humor, and the lay abounds in new airs and funny situa- tions all the way through. Mr. Hart, as the “Old Boy” with the pretty daughters, who falls in love with the pretty actress and marries her before the Itmit set by his wife's will has expired, is side-splitting, and is ably assisted by the members of his com- pany. He is well backed up by Miss Nellie Hartley, Miss Carrie De Mar and Fleurette, while the special turns and songs are up to a high standard. One of these, a new song entitled “The Bad, Bad Nigger,” proved to be one of the hits of the evening, and Fleurette’s dancing was also a feature. ‘The handling of the orchestra by Mr. W. H. Machette, the musical director of Mr. Hart's company, contributed in no small degree to the success of the songs and dances. “A Gay Old Boy” will continue at the Academy all this week, with the usual matinecs. Annie Lewis’ Benefit—The sale of re- served seats for the benefit to be tendered Miss Annie Lewis at the Academy of Music next Friday afternoon was begun today. Miss Lewis has been {ll for more than a year, and, although her physician enter- teins strong hopes of her ultimate re- covery, he insists that she spend the com- ing winter in the mountains of New Mexi- co, where, it is hoped, the change of air will greatly benefit the popular little act- ress and hasten her recovery. There is no need to introduce Annie Lewis to Wash- ington theatergoers. Besides being a native of this city, she has achieved signal suc- cess in the role of a soubrette, and her many friends and acquaintances in this city will gladly welcome the chance to show their appreciation of her talents. The benefit, aside from the fact that the funds obtained will be used to give Miss Lewis the desired trip to the south, will be one that will be fully worth the money expended by those who may attend. There will be good actors and actresses galore, and each and every one is well known and appreciated in the capital city. Among these may be mentioned a few, such as Joseph Hart and his talented wife, Fred- eric Bond, Fleurette, the dancer, and a hest of others from Baltimore and Phila- delphia, as well as this city. The perform- ance will take place exactly at 1 o'clock, and the program will be completed by 6 o'clock. This will enable those who come frem the cities named to catch the 3 o'clock tain, so as not to miss their own evening performances. From the length of the pro- gram some idea may be derived of the show which will be presented, and, al- though many more presented their names as participants in the benefit than could Possibly be given a place, the very best were chosen, and the result will be one of the most enjoyable performances ever given in this city, either as a benefit or a straight theater attraction. ——_> — Festival of St. Matthew. The festival of St. Matthew was ob- served last evening with appropriate serv- ices in St. Matthew's Episcopal Chapel, corner of M and Half streets southwest. A large congregation, including St. Mat- thew’s Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, was present. Rev. J. M. McKee, the rector, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. O. R. Bourne, rector of Grace Church, West Washington; the Rev. Wil- Mam Tayloe Snyder, rector of the Church of the Incarnation, and the Rev. George F. 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Hl LMT HHI WW ITLL Lee PROBABLE JOINT DEBATE Mr. Stilson Hutchins Issues a Chal. lenge to Mr. B. H. Warner. Considerable local interest has been corey ated by the announcement that Mr. Stilson Hutchins had challenged Mr. Brainard H. Question, and wien the a ments for the joint debate have bas Gelaaah the ay Warner to an open discussion of the silver j { assurances are that a very large audi lence will be present. Mr. Hutchine “53 advocate of the esi Been’ ai this itablishment of with any foreign nation or nations, while known, Opposite in their character. ——___ Barbecue id Rati (loa, The postponed ratification meeting and barbecue of the McKinley and Hobart : Campaign Working Club of this cit; y wes held at Annapolis Junction yesterday after- neon. W. 8. Odell presided and created much enthusiasm by his speech, in the | course of which he characterized M &s the Coxey of 1s. Other speeches mere made by R. D. . & + atin Ruffin, C. C. Clark and R. —— Royal Dine Line to New York. 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Week beginning MONDAY, rember 21, Atsolutely the greatest sensation ever presented here THE MARVELOUS BALDWINS, THE WHITE MAHATIIAS, And thelr superb company of high-class entertainers, Reg. Prices, 25c. to $1.50 BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN. Next Week—MAGGIE CLINE, NEw NATIONAL THEATER, Every Ey Wed. and Sat. THE LATEST GREAT COMEDY HI Mate. . THE SMITH and RICE COPIEDY COMPANY In 1. A. Du Souchet’s Farcical Comedy, My Friend From India. The funniest udes comedy written. ‘The great Frederic Bond, Walter Perkins, Bd- il May Vokea, Rin “CHIMMIB £24 ACADEMY Prees E and $1. Wed, and Mo Reserved, THE Lat TAN, JOSEPH HART. 9 Supported by C2 DE MAR and an Exc the Big Success, ult of sid W MACK. ? WEDNESDAY AN TURDAY, A. @ SCAMMO) 1b COMPANY IN THE AMERICAN GIRL, WIT S THE GREAT AMERICAN 3 TLER. YOU WILL Lave! YOU WILL cry, A good reserved 5 Next Week—TUMPRINS’ BLACK OOU! se2-6t WOU FAMILY THEAT are. MATINEE: ALL. A GREAT Dot ATTRACTION, BARLOW Bi MINSTRELS And EDISON'S VITASOOPE. 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