Evening Star Newspaper, October 10, 1896, Page 12

43. — THE LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Musi: “Finnegan’s Courtship. Bijou Theater—Dan Sherman’s Comedy Company. Grand Opera House.—“A Lion’s Heart.” Kernan’s Lyceum _ Theater. — Hyde’s Comedians and Helene Mora. Lafayette Square Opera House.—DeWoilf Hopper in “El Capitan.” New National Theater.—Miss Lillian Lewis and Mr. Lawrence Hanley in “An Innocent Sinner. 14th and V streets ncrthwest—Dog and Pony Show. urray and Mack in ———— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer M 11 a.m. and Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Bee ge YOULL FIND ‘0 FAULT with the way your carpets are cleaned, if we do the work. We make ‘em look like new. M. R. THORP, 458 Maine ave. siete eee LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. ai = IF YOU HAVE CARPETS to be cleaned—or any worn. useless pieces of carpets, you'll find something of interest on page 18. ‘mpire Carpet Cleaning Wks., Gi1-5 Mass. a E. B. Stumph, Mgr. sisimaiesis “Woodmont? ‘Woodmont?” No guessing. Explanation top page 13. ees JAMES B. HENDERSON 023 F street northwest. Wall Paper, Window Shades, House Painting and Frescoing. cial Eyes. Hempler ———— Wall Peper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON.1113 F st.n.w. Pure beer will build up your system bet- ter than all the drugs and all the drops o1 the market. Order a case “Wuerzburger” from the Albert Brewing Co., 2431 to 2445 F n.w. Drop postal. use 6th & Pa. ave. One minute, please! Just turn to page It and read about “Woodmont.” ae ow is it that after using your Old Re- serve Rye (34 gal.) or Spectal Family Rye (3 gal.) one’s breath never smells di agreeable?” some consumers asked of Chr. Xander, 907th street. “‘It is the fusel oil in bad whisky that calls for cloves. No dis- tillates from stock contain poison. They are pure,” was the reply. soihsboss tess Mezzotint Cabinet Photos reduced to $5 per doz. C. M. BELL, 465 Pa. ave. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Sige generates Not Decorated. Miss Clara Barton denies the rumor that she wa by the sultan in honor of her Re s work in Turkey. — For Mr. Lenz's Family. ©. B. sends #1 and M. W. G. $4 to The Star office for the benefit of the family of Frederick Lenz ——_— Receiver Appointed. ition of Samuel R. Bond and tocking, trustees, and the Troy Machinery Company, Judge Cox has appointed J. D. Frazee as auxiliary receiver for the Godfrey Laundry Com- pany in the District, Mr. Frazee having been appointed receiver in Virginia. eo Y¥. M. C. A. Financial Debate. The secona of the interesting debates on the fi al question which are being held at the Young Men's Christian Association will take place in the parlors this evening ats o ek. The general public and ladies are welc on these cccasions and there will doubtless be a large audience present = To Baltimore and Re- $1. turn via Peunsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday, October 1th and 11th, and w we valid for return passage until Monday, Octover 12th. Good on any train.—Advt. —— A Former Washingtonian’s Success. Mr. Vernon P. Chappel. formerly of this city, has just been nominated by the re- publicans of Schoolcraft county, Michigan to the treasurer of that county, in which a republican nomination is practical- ty equivalent to an election. Mr. Chappel is a son of Mr. Allen Chappel of North- east Washington, and has many friends here. He was for several years in the sig- nal service, and resigned while In charge of the weather station at St. Louis a few years ago, to go into the lumber business in the northern peninsula of Michigan where he has materially prospered. He has held minor offices at ique. his home, but this y riends have insisted upon his entering a wider political field. oe we are the largest manufacturers 35 shoes, the Crawford, we make < shoe in Sent to the Reform School. three months ago the police ar- Mary Green, teen years old, be- » they had found her loitering about the streets late at righ an ef- t her on the path of reformation. ard the case and re! v giving both her paren’ good, sound advice. 1 e her, for Thur: Miss Cora Keys, on ut $109 worth of c: Policemen Flathers ound her in a house on where she and a man Wood's Commercial College Was established just eleven years ago to- day, and use of superior instruction and moderat« prices it is now claimed to be the most popular busin ingen. —— Policeman's Explanation. man C. C. Smith of South W thinks he was unfairly treated by Judge Kimball yesterday when the judge gave him a severe reprimand for the of h tol while endeavoring to arrest crapshooters. The judge, he said, would not give him an opportunity to explain all the facts. When he went to make the ar- rest, he says, the crowd jumped on him, and some of them cried, “Kill him.” One of the party struck him in the side with a Pol ton hing- large stone, and so badly tnjured him that he was off duty under the doctor's ¢ for several days. ——_—- Why not get the pure article? You can buy it at th me price. Call for Albert Brewing Ci Wuerzburger beer—made from malt and hops only. E. F. Abner, sole proprietor, 2431-24 n.w.—Advt. —__ Registering Virginia Voters. five new members were added to Virginia Republican Association at a meeting held at 923 F street last night, and it was reported that quite a large number of voters had been sent home to register in st and eighth congressional districts. sociation has arranged to hold a SS meeting next Friday, which will be addressed by ex-Congressman John R. Lynch, Col. Perry H. Carson, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Dr. C. G. Purvis and others. ee Real Estate. to J. Walter Hodges, lot 75, sq. ‘Transfers o Kate Earng: $10. F. Jones et ux. to Eaz ©. Brown, lot rine Southard to Cathertae . see. 4, Barry Farm; $10. . Hi. Wimer et ux. to Judson ©. Clements, part Jet 4, block 3, Connecti . J. Govern to F: S67; $10. E. Terry et ux. to Catherine N. Thompson, part original lots 15 and 16, sq. 951; $10. « Avenue Heights; $10. nk Govern, lot 100; sq. AGAINST THE SALOON The Christian Endeavorers Take Part in the Revival. Address Last Evening by Rev. Heward Wilbur Ennis on Tem- perance Methods. Christian Endeavorers were out in force last evening at the sixth of the series of meetings held under the auspices of the Anti-Saloon League at Foundry Church last evening. After the usual song service, un- der the direction of Mz. Foster, Rev. J. E. Fout prayed. The District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union was assigned the first thirty minutes of the evening, and Mr. Miles M. Shand, president of the union, presided and delivered a short address on the topic, “Christian Endeavor; Its Aims, Its Limitations.” Defining the Christian Endeavor Society, Mr. Shand said that it was not a literary society or a debating club or a social organization, as some in- ferred, but an organization for the pur- pose of deepening the spiritual life of its members and engaging them in some ac- tive part in church work. He reviewed the various methods of work undertaken | by the societies and made particular mention of the work done by Christian Endeavor societies along temperance and good citi- zenship lines. “Christian Endeavor recog- nizes no political party,” said the speaker; “but it does recognize wrong and fights it.’ Mr. W. H. Pennell spoke briefly on the field for society co-operation. He said: “The Anti-Saloon League needs the assist- ance and co-operation of every individual Christian of every organization, of all who wish to see our city purified—and by their wisdom they have made it possible for all to participate in the work and in the result. If the societies of the District would have a part in the work and in the result—if the societies of the city would have a part in the work and the welctor eee must be- come active members in the league. ‘After a solo by Mrs. Oxley and the usual announcements by President Ewin of the league, Judge Anson S. Taylor was intro- duced as the permanent presiding officer of the evening. Judge Taylor made a few remarks, quoting figures regarding the ef- fect of the liquor traffic In Washington during the last year. He then introduced Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis, pastor of the Western Presbyterian Church of this city. Dr. Ennis regarded it as a hopeful sign that so many organizatione as were repre- sented in the Anti-saloon League of this city were banded together under a com- mon standard and standing upon a com- mon platform to fight the common enemy of mankind. He believed in. enthusiasm, but also believed in being temperate even in temperance work. Closing the door of the saloon was not all, said Dr. Ennis. ‘That is one step, and a very important one. The destrnction of the appetite for drink, thought the speaker, was the greatest point to be attacked. The speaker made an earn- est appeal to the young women present to take a firm stand upon the drink question, and claimed that if this was done much wood would result. Mr. Foster sang a solo, and the meeting was dismissed with the benediction by Rev. C. W. Baldwin, pastor of Wesley Chapel. This evening the first part of the meeting will be given over to the Independent Order of Rechabites. It is expected that a large number of the order wil) be present in full regalia. Grand High Chief Ruler John H. Mitchell will preside during the prelude, and short addresses will be made by mem- bers of the order. Rev. F. D. Power will preside ever the remainder of the meeting, and the principal speaker will be Mrs. Ella A. Boole, A. M., of New York, a well- known lecturer, who will speak upon the topic, “Turn Off the Faucet. ———>___. THE JURY'S VERDICT. Coroner's Inquest Over John Fitz- gerald Ended. After consulting for nearly four hours, the coroner's jury in the Abert building case, at 7:15 o'clock last evening, attached their signatures to the following verdict: We believe, from the evidence, that John F. Fitzgerald came to his death on the night of September 29, 1806, at 1213 Penn- sylvania avenue, by the falling of the wall of what is known as the Abert building, and, in the opinion of the jury, the cause of the falling of the wall was due to the force of the elements, and that the said building was constructed of good and proper materiel in a strong and workmanlike manner, except the anchorage and bond- ing of the wall, which the jury find are not in strict conformity with the building regulations of the District of Columbia. The fact that the jury reached an agree- ment was a great surprise to many, for the general opinion among those who were in attendance at the hearing was that the six men w hopelessly divided. When The Star's report of the hearing closed yesterday afternoon a somewhat heated altercation between Juror Shilling and Mr. Abert was in progress. It became necessary for the coroner to admonish Mr. Shilling to calm himself, but the latter persisted in declaring and reiterating in a loud tone of voice that the jury were there to get at » facts In the case, und they did not desire Mr. Abert io make aay fur- ther explanations to those already cffer- ed by him. Just before the jury retired to prepare the verdict Mr. Abert took occasion to repeat that ic was his intention not to allow any Ouse, Except those whom he might invite, to enter his building, except by force or by due process of law. “I should like to ask Mr. Abert,” said Kopf, rising, “for an explanazion he agreed at the hearing here Wed- y afternoon to permit Architcets Cluss and Steinmetz to examine his build- ing, and when those gentlemen presented themselv from '$ at the entrance, bearing cards the coroner, they were refused ad- on.”* decline to answer,” said Mr. Abert. ery good,” sald Juror Kopf. “Again you are wise,” remarked Mr. peas ‘The jury then retired and agreed upon the verdict stated in the foregoing. — : Death of Re Andrew Jackson. Rev. Andrew Jackson died at his home on Sumner avenue, Hillsdale, Wednesday at 5:15 o'clock. He was one of the best known colored men in Anacostia and Washington, having lived in Anacostia for the past thirty years. He was also one of the best known boss painters and work- ed extensively and suecessfully for a num- ber of year: Some time ago he retired and left the business to his brother, de- voting his entire time to the ministry. The funeral will be in charge of the Bap- tist ministers’ board, of which he was a member, and will take place from the Third Baptist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. ————— Number 1 Cypress Shingles, every one guaranteel perfect, at $3.25 for 1,000; 4x20. Frank Libbey & Co., @&N.Y.av. —Advertisement. ————__ Relt and Eckington Bondholders. The bondholders of the Eckington and Belt Line railway companies ,at a meeting held yesterday evening at the American Security and Trust Company, on G street, discussed the present condition and the probable future of the two corporations and cetermined to appoint a committee to ex- amine the bill that has been filed in court against the companies, under which Mr. W. Kesley Schoepf was made receiver. This committee consists of Messrs. Lewis J. Davis, George T. Dunlop and Chas. P. Wil- is, representing the Belt Line, and L. = iliams, S. W. Woodward and R. A. Johnson, representing the Eckington bond- holders. This committee will report at another meeting, which will be held at the call of the chairman of the conference. ae West Virginia for McKinley. ‘The West Virginia Republican Club met last night at Monumental Hall. Addresses were made by U. S. G. Pitzer of Martins- burg and others, in which strong assurances were given that McKinley would carry the state by 10.000 majority. The East Wash- ir gton Glee Club rendered vocal music dur- ing the evening. es Gola or silver—“‘Woodmont” premiums paid in either. Particulars top page 13.— Advertisement. ——— Moncy to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real eetate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement, EVENING STAR’ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1896-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—May Ir- win; @ comedienne of remarkable clever- ness and popularity, and who entertains her large following with fun in its best, brightest and most exhilarating phases, comes to the Lafayette Square Theater next Monday evening for an engagement of one week in John J. McNally’s cleverest and most successful farce comedy, “The ‘Widow Jones.” Miss Irwin was never bet- ter fitted with a role than in “The Widow Jones.” The leading character brings into play all her finest qualities as a come- dienne, and she invests it with the delight- ful magnetism, unflagging good humor, spontaneous high spirits and ready wit which are a part of herself, and unimit- able. Aside from her fine abilities as a comedienne, Miss Irwin has no superior in the line of vaudeville entertainment. Her delightful bits of comic recitation, her funny songs and her negro melodies are part of the history of the stage. As a de- Mneator in song of the southern darkey she has no equal. Last season her singing of “The New Bully” and “I Want Yer, Ma Honey,” as side issues in “The Widow Jones,” created a sensation. The former song, it may be mentioned, she still re- tains in her repertoire. To it are added her recent successes, ‘‘The. Hoodoo,” a veritable gem in quaint negro melody, and “Ma Onliest One,” a fitting successor to “IWant Yer, Ma Honey.” There are plenty of other new songs and entertaining fea- tures in “The Widow Jones,” and, as Mise Irwin is surrounded by a company of play- ers who are not only clever comedians, but skilled vaudeville artists as well, they will be given with all one effect. In the sup- porting organization are John C. Rice, Jos. M. Sparks, Jacques Kruger, George W. Barnum, Charles Church, Roland Carter, Ada Lewis, Hattie Williams, Sally Cohen, Etta Gilroy, Kathleen Warren, Margery Teal, Clara Palmer and Mabel Powers. There will be Wednesday and Saturday matinees during Miss Irwin’s engagement. “Sunshine of Paradise Alley.”—“The Sun- shine of Paradise Alley” will be the next attraction at the Lafayette. The play boasts of no plot to speak of. It is com- posed of four acts—pictures they are called in the program—and in and through these the occupants of the alley live and move in their every-day sort of life, sometimes happy, sometimes sad, but always, until the close, with the stain of poverty and drink upon them. It is to remove the former by banishing the latter that the daughter of Widow McNally directs her efforts, and thereby gives a wholesome object lesson In the cause of temperance. Grand Opera House.—Rich and Maeder’ Comedians in the musical farce comedy “A Pair of Jacks” will appear at the Grand Opera House one week, commencing Oc- tober 12. The play is by H. Grattan Don. nelly, who also wrote “Natural Gas,’ “Later On," etc., but this is conceded to be his best effort. His treatment of “A Pair of Jacks” is conceded to be so exhilarating- ly humorous, yet refined, that theater- goers caa readily enjoy its rich fun. The action is amazingly rapid, and complica- tions follow each other in such quick su cession as to make the laughter continuous. There will be a full accompaniment of songs, dances and new and novel spectal-~ ues. There are a large number of minor incidents in “A Pair of Jacks” which Keep things moving along happily, and the gen- eral result {s of a mest satisfactory char- acter. Among the people whom the man- agement have engaged for this production are Sul Aiken, Udelle and Pearce, Dave Andrada, Geo. Ricketts, Jessie West, Julia Aiken, Marion Gray, Nellie Blanchard and Nora J. Stanley, who posses more than the ordinary amount of ability in their lines, and the sure to add much to the gen- uine fun of the comedy. New National Theater.—Hoyt’s “A Tem- Perance Town” will be the attraction at tne New National Theater next week. Academy of Music.—Wm. Barry will be seen at the Academy of Music next week. The Bijou Theater.—The attraction at the Bijou Family Theater next week, with daily matinee, is the Atkinson Comedy Company in an entire new version cf “Peck’s Bad Boy,” a play which has de- lighted thousands of grown people and made millions of children merry. It numbers fourteen people, and includes Dot Karroll, who assumes the charac- ter of the “Bad Boy;” Fred. Wenzel, who has been connected with this play since it first went on the road, still plays the part of the “Dutch Greceryman,” and the Test of the cast includes W. H. McPherson, Fred. Anderton, Bert Hale, Master James Barber, the “boy tenor;” Will McDermott, J. C. Welsh, Carrie Gay, Julie Franks, Louise Kerlin, Winna Rogers and Abbie Heath. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Harry Mar- tell’s beautiful and realistic production, “The South Before the War,” has been se- cured by Manager Kernan for his attrac- tion next week, when his play house should be filled with an audience of large propor- tions, as this attraction is without doubt ore of the largest and best that will visit this city. It is made up of both white and colored persons, with the latter predom- inaiing. The singing by four quartets is without an equal, and with a large chorus of jubilee singers, the colored camp meeting, with all the characters that usually attend such gatherirgs, combine to create one continuous peal of laughter, and through it all runs a romantic story of deep interest that is picturesque and enjoyable. All are given opportunity to display their various talents in singing and dancing. A car load of scenery is carried, and the production has _been one continuous success wherever produced. A parade starts at 11 o'clock Monday morning from the theater. Willard Holcomb, the dramatic writer of this city, appears on the list of contribu- ters to the new volume on “American Actors of Today,” just issued from the press of Thos. Y. Crowell & Co. It is made up of critical sketches of leading American actresses and actors of the day, from the pens of representative critics and dramatic writers of the country. Mr. Holcomb takes Clara Morris for his subject, and in a terse article, not sparing of just criticism, classi- fies her as the leading realistic Camille of the American stage. Last Appearance of the Dogs and Ponies. —It would undoubtedly be profitable for the Sipe, Dolman & Blake dog and pony show to remain in Washington for another week, for this very clever entertainment has made an immensely big hit with our amuse- ment-loving public. Tonight, however, will witnes sthe closing performance. All the dogs and ponies have become favorites, and it was not an uncommon sight after the performances were over to see several hun- dred people remain to caress the pretty lit- tle dumb actors. The privilege given the children to ride the ponies after the show has proved a very pleasant feature. It is expected that the show will return to Washington next season. Rev. Dr. Stafford’s Lecture.—Dr. Staf- ford’s lecture at the new Gonzaga College Hall tomorrow night will, without the slightest doubt, attract the largest au- dience that that structure has yet held. The subject is “The Catholic Church, Our Age and Country.” Dr. Stafford has been heard in Washington on a variety of themes, but the one chosen for tomorrow night will give him unlimited opportunities to show his abilities in rhetoric and elocu- tion. In view also of the recent turn of affairs in Catholic circles in this city, the lecture will have added interest. ae “Woodmont?” What about it? Full in- formation top of page 13.—Advt. peice aig Her Will Filed. The will of the late Ellen Martin was filed yesterday. The instrument is dated September 30, 1896, and names James F. Shea as executor. To John McDonald, a nephew, sublot 12, square 498, is given; to James McDonald, a nephew, the east part of sublot 1, square 465; to Patrick Mc- Donald, a nephew, sublot 34, square 471; to Felix McDonald, a nephew, sublot 1, square 471; to Felix Martin, a nephew, west part of lot 19, square 500; to Rosa Duffy, a niece, north part of lot 34, square 500, and west part of lot 38, square 471; to Jchn and Charles McHugh, grandnephews, lot 39 and east part of lot 38, square 471, as tenants in common; to Mary and Ellen Clark, nieces, and Lawrence Clark, a nephew, sublots 14 and 15, square 471, as tenants in common; to Mary Duffy, a grandniece, west part of lot 1, square 465; to the executor, in trust for the use and benefit of St. Dominic’s Church and its pastor, sublot 32, square 471. The residue of the estate, after the payment of any debts, is to be divided according to law among her heirs and next of kin. WHY SCOTT'S EMULSION CURES Weak throats, weak lungs, makes rich blood, and strengthens puny and delicate children is because One all its parts are mixed in #0 sci- aoe ne manner oe Boe igest can deal wi be is Reason serine i, oa, NE ins ONE THING for 26 years. For sale all druggists at GOc. and $1. on the subject sent free. 2 SOOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. METHODIST HOME MISSIONS Ninth Annual Meeting of the Woman's So- ciety. Program of the Business to Be Trans- acted—Interesting Reports Are Expected. The delegates to the ninth annual meet- ing of the Woman’s Home Missionary So- clety of the Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church is to be en- tertained by the Methodist churches of Washington district next Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13 and 14. The meet- ing is to be held in Hamline Church, at 9th and P streets northwest, and a large number of delegates will be present from Baltimore and other parts of the confer- ence. They will be entertained in the homes of resident members, and lunch is to be served each day at the church. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Henry M. Teller, the vice presidents of the conference are to preside. The sessions open Tuesday, Mrs. William Burris presiding. Addresses of welcome are to be made by Rev. W. R. Stricklen, D. D.; Mrs. Thomas L. Tulloch, president of Washington district, and Mrs. 8. M. Lake of the Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary Society. Mrs. T. P. Frost of Bal- ttmore will respond. On account of the illness of the recording secretary, Mrs. A. T. Stuart, her duties will be performed by another. The corresponding secretary, Mrs. C. L. Roach, will make a teport of the work of the society for the past year. showing its extensive growth, and Mrs. C. W. Brown, the treasurer, will report a large increase of receipts. ‘The work donc in the various parts of the conference is to be told of by the district secretaries: pe see Mrs. E. M. Rutter . M. C. Baer, Maggie ison and -Mrs. D. B. Street. BeEie aad = Tuesday afternoon is to be devoted to deaconess work, Mrs, Dr. Jno. Neff, prest- dent of the deaconess board of Baltimore, ore: Rev. L. B. Wilson, D. D., presiding elder of the Washington district, 16 to ‘address the meeting on “A Larger Place for the Dea- coness Work,” and Rev. Mr. Sheers of Bal- timore will dlso speak. ‘The society has two large Deaconess Homes within the bounds of this conference. One is located in this city, in connection with which is the Lucy Webb Hayes National Training School and Sibley Hospital. Rey. A. H. Ames, D. D., president of this institution, is to address the meeting. An address will also be made by Dr. D. B. Street. There will be present deaconesses fiom the Deaconess Homes who will speak of their work. The follow- ing statistics show the ministries of these women in the churches and among the sick and poor during the yea: Number of visits, 12,164; opportunities for Bible reading and prayer, 3,944; meetings addressed, 207; lessons in industrial and kindergarten schools, 772; garments given to the poor, 2,655; number of Bibles, papers and tracts distributed, 14,813; visits to nos- pitals, 468; hours spent with the sick, 3,213. Other Branches of the Work. The meeting 1s also to be favored with an address by Mrs. S. L. Beller, secretary of the bureau for Alaska for the general so- ciety. Mrs. Betler has been most successful in her conduct of this work, and during the past year several! missionaries have gone to this land under her direction. Mrs, Beiler is in constant correspondence with Dr. Sheldon Jackson, who speaks most favora- bly of the work done by the society. The Baltimore conference has paid the salary of one of these missionaries during the past year, and, in addition, has aided the mis- sions and missionaries in the south and west. The Ritter Heme will be represented by one of the students, many of whom are children of the meuntain whites of the south. The work in New Mexico and among the Irdians will also be report The society has semt boxes of supplies to the ministers on the frontier and to desti- tute regions in this section during the past year, valued at over $000. The receipts for the past year have been about $14,000. The property owned by the society in this city and in Baltimore is valued at nearly $50,000. Tuesday evening at 780.an address will be made by Rev.“T. P. Frost of First Church, Baltimere; connected with which is the Woman's College. Dr. Frost's sub- ject will be “Why I.Belleve in the Woman's Home Missionary Society.” The music for the-evening session Is to be under the direction of Wm. J. Palmer, leader of the Octet Choir of the Epworth League, and with Miss Dashiell as organist. There will also be solos by leading singers of this city. The meeting of the general executive board of the society is to be held at Spring- field, INl., from October 21 to 28. Mrs. Clin- ton B. Fisk is the rational president. The delegates from this conference will be the corresponding secretary, Mrs. C. L. Roach, Mrs. S. L. Beiler, Mrs. D. B. Street, Mrs. Dr. John Neff of Baltimore, and one other to be elected at next week's meeting. EXCURSIONS. An oyster roast will be given, as usual, tomorrow at Marshall Hall, the trip being made on the steamer arles Macalester. The boat will leave her wharf at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and, returning, will leave the Hall at 1 and 5:30 p.m. These oyster roasts are enjoyable affairs all the way through, and especial care is taken cf ladies who may chance to take the trip. These are served with the delicious bi- valves in the elegant dining room at the Hall instead of in the open air, and oysters are furnished to all in the utmost pro- fusion. Oyster knives are furnished free of charge to assist in the demolition of the feast, and there will be no stint in the way it is served. Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and Ocean View lose nothing in popularity by the change of season. The hi Ig at these famous resorts are always comfortably filled the year rourd—and especially so during autumn. Many visitors prefer au- tumn to the warmer months there, end the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company’s steamers daily carry down many Washingtonians and tourists who in. tend making a stay at these resorts. These steamers form the only direct route, and by far the most conventent and enjoyable. One of the steamers leaves 7th street wharf every evening in the year at 7 o'clock, reaching Norfolk, Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and Ocean View eurly the following morning. a It will interest you. We mean “Wood- mont.” Read carefully top of page 1: Advertisement. ao 12-Inch Stock Boards Also $1 per 100 ft., the finest lumber. We keep everything in Millwork, Lumber and Build- ers’ Hardware. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th st. Sherman's Will. ‘The will of the late Harry C. Sherman, the well-known musician, was filed yester- day afternoon. It ist dated June 18, 1891, naming the widow of the testator, Susan Sherman, as executrix} and making her sole beneficiary. It isi said that the real estate is valued at about $15,000. POC ETOH Sound Health 1s of the utmost-importance, and it depends upon pure rich blood. Ward off colds, coughs and pacumonia by taking a course of Hood’s Sarsaparilla The Best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. HOOD'S PILLS act harmoniously with ‘Hood's Sarsaparilla. 25c. SEOO949 008664 PRESCRIPTION 4887, FOR Rheumatism. of one of We "8 oldest Sed permamentie ches HUEUMATISN, KEOBAL cures 9 b Gia, Gour SCIATICA, LUMBAGO aed all. aches and pains due to URIC De: It purifies the stimulates and restores improves: the health and gives tone and v! to the eatire aystem,. Price, {1 per bottle; trial sise, SOc. KOLB ACY, 485 7th st. n.W., coz, 200-174 UNION VETERAN LEGION. Encampment No. 23 Hi Is Appeal for Funds. Encampment No. 23, U. V. L., has issued the following appeal for financial aid in connection with the national encampment to be held here next week: “When the Union Veteran Legion met in annual encampment at Buffalo, October, 1895, an invitation from the Cornmissioners of the District of Columbia was given in the strongest terms that the legion should hold the encampment for 1896 in Washing- ton. The invitation was accepted. The Commissioners assured the old veterans that the national capital would give them a right royal welcome. To do this money is absolutely necessary. But so far the com- mittce on finance report but small success, not more than $1,500 being now in sight. “The honor of our city is at stake. What will the business men of the city—the men of money—do in the matter? Fifteen hun- dred dollars will not go far in paying for hall, music, excursion to Marshall Hall and various other necessary expenses. When the invitation was extended to the legion a promise of welcome to the capital worthy of the capital was assured to the old vet- erans who gave of their best years, their blood and many of them their limbs in the defense of the country. Shall they have it? Will the citizens keep the promise which the honorable Commissioners, act- ing for them, made one year ago? If so, let them make the proper response by send- ing their contributions to Col. Levi P. Wright, chairman of the citizens’ execu- tive committee, Pacific building.” 2s THE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. ied an Dr. Kerr Submits a Proposition to Arbitrate Troubles, It begins to look as though the old fight between Dr. Kerr and the other members of the Emergency Hospital staff would soun be on again, after having dropped out of sight for awhile. At a meeting cf the board of trustees of the hospital yesterday afternoon Dr. Kerr, who was practically deposed from his position as chief of the surgical staff early in the summer, sub- mitted a proposition looking to a settle- ment of the controversy. He suggested that a committee of five be appointed to investigate the troubles, two members of which should be appointed by Dr. Swan Burnett, the head of the medical staff, and two members by himself, t to choose the fifth. The board accepted the propos!- tion. Then Dr. Kerr submitted a second proposition, to the effect that if the com- mittee found that he was to blame for the trouble, he would tender his resignation, and if the committee found that the other members of the staff were in the wrong, they should resign. This was not accepted, however, and the question of disciplining the offending party was left open. _ NANSEN’ DR. EXPLOITS, First Lecture This Season of the Geo- Braphic Society. The first lecture under the auspices of the National Geographic Society this season was delivered by Gen. Greely last night at the First Congregational Church, on the explorations of Dr. Nansen. Narrating some of his own experiences in the north and telling of the splendid performance of Lieut. Lockwood, in making what has been the highest known latitude until Dr. Nan- sen undertook his heroic journey toward the north pole, the speaker set forth the scientific results of the hardy Norseman’s expedition. One of these is the discovery that a warm current exists near the pole, and that there is also a large open sea where land was supposed to be. Nansen’s drifting was clearly described. His exploit of abandoning his ship and going overland with twenty-four dogs toward the pole was characterized as foolhardy. Attaining a latitude of 86 degrees and 26 minutes, he returned by way of Franz Joseph Land, and but for nis fortunate meeting with the Jackson pzrty, would, the speaker thought, have surely perished ——— Reduced Rate to Frederick Fal Special trains will leave Washington via B. and O. railroad at 8:50 a.m., October 14 returning, leave Frederick at 5 p.m. Rate, $1.65 for the round-trip, including ad- mission to fair. Tickets good for week of the fair, $2.20, including admission.—Advt. ee as What's the Matter With the Gast To the Editor of The Evening Star: Can you or the inspector of gas inform us what the matter is with the gas? Last night it nearly went out at my house and others’ on Capitol Hill, and it is the same again tonight. And, by the way, I would like to inquire if any of our citizens have discovered that great increase of light which the gas com- pany and Senator Faulkner assured us we would have under the new law and change of standard? Befcre we had sixteen candle-power now we are supposed to have twenty-four candle-power gas—an increase of 50 per cent. My bill for September says it was 04 candle power, but I have not been able to discover any perceptible increase in the light, nor have I found any one who has. ‘The fact is, as stated at the time, the change of standard is a mere sham or pretense. Notwithstanding it fs rated high- er by the changed standard, it is practically the same gas we had before. It 1s bad enough to be imposed upon in that way, but it is worse still to have the lights go down so one cannot see to read or write! CONSUMER. October 9, 1896. SEOPSSES OSES GSS HSIEGE GD tee 2 Sneezing, eniffling and nagging HAY FEVER and ROSH COLD can he prevented and cured by Booti’s “HYOMEI’ Pocket In- <P halar Outfit, if tuken in time. . “Cures by inhalation.’ At all druggists, $1.00, or at office. Sent ve mail on receipt of price. Extra bottle Hyowei Inhalant, 50c. nd for free pamph- let. R. T. BOOTH, 23 B, 20th st. W. S. THOMPSON, 703 15¢h st., Jy18-s,tu&th-28tt Selling Agent. Secsecesccertesecsoesoeetet 'Y ITEMS. : x: 4 53 é $ 4 car Latest Wheeler & Wilson's Na High arm, rotary motion. Only machine with ball bearings. At the beginning of this session it was selected for exclusive use in tne sewing department of all of the public schools of the District. Office, Yth st. n.w. btw. D and E. oci0-s,tu,th,lIm ——— Don't put this paper aside until you have read about “Woodmont,” top page 13. it Our Milk Makes Babtes Fat. It gives them the proper nourishment be- cause -it’s rich and creamy. 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OORP., Sole Props., Boston, U.S.A. {7“All About the Hair and Skin,” free. eee AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Sq. Opera House. JOHN W. ALBAUGH...... NIXON AND ZIMMERMAN MONDAY NICHT, OCTE MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE COMEDIENNB THE ONLY NAY WIN, SUPPORTED BY JOHN C. RICE, | And her Biz Company of Comedians, in John By MecNally’s Record-breaking Farce Comedy, DOW JONES. MANAGEMENT OF RICH AND HARRIS COMPANY John C. Rice, sacques Krug orge W. Barnum, Charles Chu Lewis, Hattle Williams, Sal rey, Kathleen Warren, Mubel Power, Teal and Clara Palwer, THE BIJOU THEATER, NEW YORK. J WORN “Aches and weaknesses, but still com — our pelled to labor on.’” To all such suffer- ENTIRELY NEW SONGS, DANCES AND WITH ers CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN PLASTER is SPCEALTING. PAINS, a priceless blessing. es — = -—-—-| WEAR MAY IRWIN SING AMUSEMENTS. THE HOODOO, THE NEW BULLY, MA ONLIEST ONE, COLUMBIA THEATER. Boston Symphony Orchestra. Be AND DAq PRICES OF ADMISSION, REGUL Orchestra. a Seats in Mezzanine Boxes Mr, EMIL Parquett st Sixteenth Season, 1596-7. Tenth Season in Wash'n. | Bulcouy, Reserved rie) Family Cirele..... FIVE CONCERTS. Tews, ING, NOV. 13 > « filers cs At 8 o'clock. Seats in Boxes Balcony, Reserved SOLD ARTIS" Mme. Carreno, lr. Martinus Sieveking, MONDA Mr. Ben Davies, __ “THE SUNSHINE PARADISE AQ it Mr. Carl Halir, “The Catholic Church, dd ers to be snmtaed te eerie, | OUF Age and Country,” _sr- : The Rev.D.J.Stafford,D.D., books, with deseript 5s ts works to be performed, will be HIN THE- of each concert to pu F. RB. COMES, Ass’t Mgr. ClO 1T Lafayette Sq. Opera House. ‘This Matinee and Evening, DE WGLF mers New Gonzaga College Hall, Sunday Evening, October 11, 1896. ADMISSSION, 50 CENTS. N. B.—Reserved seats can be secured at Ellis® Church by the Mandolin. Guarantee to ten seach, or money refunded. —And— HIS FAMOUS COMPANY, EL CAPITAN. Mcsic by JOHN PHILIP So} Book MONDAY MAY © quarters of 20 005 -6t Bwee Fasury THEATER. MATINEE DAILY. OLD DAN TUCKER CHARLES KLEIN. And the Edison Vitasco With a Change of Pictures. 1 "ANCE TO & Next Week- PE 'S BAD BOY. oc -6t Murray and Mack, |K=**! In their Uproarious Creation, Matinees Tumdis, FINNIGAN’S COURTSHIP. Week— Introducing th Vaudeville “Neat ¥ A THE OLDEST CYCLE resort in the That of at | steed. AN can learn, B A great fun prov competent instru: ac es " rie light- aa ACan ed. Open every day and evening except Sund: EW NATIONAL ee L 4 3 a Capital Cycling Park, 1406. Ys av.; c06-14 14th, N This (Saturday) Evening, a8 Far L. PERFORMANCE OF 3 craze, ling taught on AN us. Charges Musle every evening dP streets, J. HART BK Take F street cars. By David C Bangs. Chas, W. Clayton, BANGS & CLAYTON, Select Readings and Phonograph Katertainments, Uilice, 1019 9th st. mw, Send for catalogue of Phonograph Selections, sel6-Lin* “EXCURSIONS, ETC. Grand Oyster Roast —AT— Parshall Hall, Sunday, October 1. SINNER. Next Week—Ii “A TEMPERANCE TOWN. With GEOR TARY ENE CANFIELD and the original ees a err BES BIJOU FAMILY THEATER Matinee Daily, MENCING , OCTOBER 12, Ever : te Show, PECK’S vs WEEK © Steamer Macalester Ie fat 11 0 Paty F Hall at ROUND-TRIP FARE, ENTS, ST YOU CAN EAT PUR 23 CTS, ° oyster knives free of change, LADIES ESPECIALLY. INVITED Steamer [Macalester —T0- MOUNT VERNON, Touib of Washington, ), ty at 2:30 p.m, Boe. » New Specialties, Funny Comedians, Graceful Dancers, Catchy Music, A Roaring Farce, 150 Laughs in 150 Minutes. x b, ROUND TRIP This Is The Original Version. for sale at wharf and at s. Will also wake river landings as 20, 30 or 50c. Mat- | Stopping for t aud puss iSc. Entire lower | Fur charters. etc., LL. BLAKE. Captain, Medion SAO EAi0 rlington, Fort Myer Alternate fi , 1451 8 stock Week, and Falls Church. ELECTRIC CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE Shes W., A. AND F. C. RY. CO. 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Large and lusurious rooms heated by steam — itted throughout with electric. lighte, — Dining room service is a la carte, and is sup: — plied “from the best that the markets of Cashingtou aod Norfolk afford. ‘Tickets on suie at U. 8. Express office, 817 enue; 513, 61%, 1421 Pennsyl- Yauia av B. and 0.’ ticket otfice, corner 5th strect and New York avenue, and op board steamers, where time table, map, ete. can also be had. Any other information desired will be far 3. SO CHINA, JAPA) Central America. Special rates for freight or passage; choice of nished on application to the undersigned at routes; private cars to rent; special tourist par- the company’s wharf, foot of 7th st., Washe ties; free, maps and pamphlets, R. J. SMITH, | —— ington, 1 C_ Telephone No. 750. Ast, 49 So. . Philadelphia. my2-s&w,lyr. fyl8-40d “JNO. CALLAHAN. General Manager,