Evening Star Newspaper, October 17, 1896, Page 12

12 w ——— : THE: <EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER: 17, - 1896—TWENTY-FOUR. PAGES, «. « LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS. TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—William Barry in “The Rising Generation.” Bijou Theater.—“Peck’s Bad Boy.” Grand Opera House.—“A Pair of Jacks.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—‘“The South. Before the War.” Lafayette Square Opera House.—May Ir- win in “The Widow Jones.” New National Theater.—Hoyt’s “A Tem- prance Town.” ———— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Washington 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. ee Wholesale values, $3 gal., Tic. full qt., at Chr. Xander’s, 909 7th st.; of 15 Xerez standards “‘Amoroso;” of 8 Ports, “Pride of Va. Port;” of 19 Whiskies, “Special Family Rye,” “Bourbon,” “Corn,” Malt. _— GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. ge WE BRING BACK FADED COLORS to carpets when we clean them. Make them as fresh and bright as new. Remove all the dust. M. R. Thorp, 488 Maine ave. Lightning Rods repaired and new, 1206 Pa. ave. Electric Lights, Bells and Speaking Tubes. J. H. Kuebling. ——e COAL. COAL. If you want the genuine Lee White Ash Coal go to John Kennedy, ané you will get it clean and 2,240 to the ton. The coal barons will tell you that you will not get good coal, or that you may get light weight. Pay no at- tention to them. They don’t know any bet- ter, or they are trying to bluff you. I give any one buying coal from me the privilege of having it weighed. I don’t have to run down my competitors to sell my coal. Drop me a postal or telephone me for prices if ‘ou want to save money. JOHN KEN- NEDY, main yard, 4th and F n.e.; offices, 1335 F n.w.; depot and mill, South Capitol and K sts. SAVE YOUR OLD CARPETS. Send us the odd lengths and faded pieces. We'll make them into exquisite Orientai Rugs. Only $1 yd. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Ma ve. E. B. Stumph, Mgr. SS Pure American Granulated Sugar, 4% cents per Ib. I sell no other. Seven city stores. C. D. KENNY. Mary Coffey wishes to inform her friends “nd patrons of her intention to resume business at 1303 F street upon her return from New York, November 1. Wall Peper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON.1113 F st.n.w. JAMES B. HENDERSON, : 923 F street northwest. Wall Paper, Window Shades, House Painting and Frescoing. LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS leaned. A. F. BORNOT, 11083 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. The flags on the various houses of the District fire department are at half mast today because of the death last evening of John F. Waldron, a member of No. 4 en- gine company. The old Wormley’s Hotel, corner of 15th and H streets, is to be reopened soon under the name of “The Colonial.” This property ts now occupied by the populist and silver party national committees. Autumn leaf and golden rod parties are mow in order and the woods and fields around Washington are being overrun by merry galaxies in search of the frost- ‘ties of Mother Nature. report that fine walking ‘ar will be confined exclusively n dark browns and greens. The dangerous front walls of the Beatty and Kelly buildings on Pennsylvania ave- nue were thrown down yesterday afternoon, and the interiors of the demolished struc- tures are again filled with debris. Turkey shooting is good in the vicinity of Manassas, Mr. Arthur Mattingly killing two rs there Thursday sadore Saks will leave for Indian- apolis tonight to look over the big estab- lishment there recently purchased by Saks & Co. The store is one of the finest and mcst commodious in the west, having a front of eighty feet by a depth of 200, and Mr. Siks, during his ten days’ stay, will complete arrangements for extensive im- provements and embellishment. Tne river is clearing rapidly above Great Falls. and bass fishing is excellent all the way up the Potomac. Rock fish are biting freely in the waters below Little Falls. Electric heaters are being replaced in the cars of the local electric street car lines to the approach of cold st bone of the goose of 1896 is an unusual degree, and believers primitive meteorological sign declare ming winter wil lbe bitt e the rigid s impossible to made overcoat without such a emi-official announcement is again that the Tenleytown and Bethesda electric road will be extended to Rockville, Md., in the spring. Mr. Joseph H. Hurley, a young Washing- tonian, has been appointed as a black- smith by the Indian office, under civil ser- Vice rule: to be stationed at Navajoe Mexico, and has left for his Thomas Sothoron, as administrator of ate David McC. R friendly suit again Johnson and others, to authorize the pay- ment to him of all moneys in their hands due and payable to the heirs. The ‘oscopical Society of Washington has el i the following officers for the Adee; recording secretary, corresponding secretary, H. ; treasurer, Dr. Robert Rey- Ym. H. Seaman. Taylor of this city is y and Hobart in Ohio. y night, t points in Oh‘o and West Virginia he campaign clos Z successful concert w given last night the Douglas Memorial Church, corner for the benefit of its Bladensburg Road Mission Sunday school. Sanitary Inspector Beaumont made com- plaint in the Px ‘e Court today that Jo- seph Wahler, a dairyman, had failed to keep his cows clean. The proof did not sus- oo the charge, however, and the case was ismissed. by cf 11th and H streets northeast, reat Lends of Chrysanthemums. Gude & Bro., the florists, at 1224 F st., are prebably showing more chrysanthe- mums than all the other houses in town. Prices are small, toc—l0 cts. bunch to 3 ets. each. Fine plants, cts.—Advt. = An Educator in the Family. “Johnson's” is now the leading reference werk, put by the reliable cyclopaedia house, D. ton & Co., and soid on terms within reach of all. Send address on postal for full information. D. Appleton & Co., 45 a4 7th st. (second floor).—Advt. = Annual Election. The Washington Obstetrical and Gyae- ecological Society held its annual election of officers and banquet at the Arlington Hotel last night. The whole membership of the society. which is limited to twenty-five, was present, and Dr. Harrison acted as the toastmaster of the occasion. The election of officers was proceeded with as the first and the result was as follows: Harrison, president; F. F. Adams Acker, vice presidents; John elaer, treasurer; W. C. Bowen, ponding secretary, and G. W. Cook, recording secretary. The members then sat dowr to the sumptuous repast provided for them, which lasted until an early hour. —<$<._—__ Number 1 Cypress Shingles, every one guaranteel perfect, at $3.25 for 1,000; 4x20. “Frank Libbey & Co., @&N.Y¥.av. Advertisement. ——__ Smalls Flowers. Violets, orchids, American beauties, val- ley and the latest floral novelties. Our flowers and work speak for thems-lves. J. H. Small & Sons, 1th and G, Washington, D. C., and 1153 Broadway, N. ¥.—Advt. eg 1.25 to Baltimore and Return vie B. and O. R. R. All trains October 2th and sth. Valid for return until fol- lowing Mcnday.—Aavt. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Highway Robber Uses a Revolver on Wm. McClure. Anniversary Celebration and Other Local Notes of General In- terest to Citizens. Word was received last evening at the seventh precinct station of a shooting which occurred on the lower Falls Church rcad between Dead Man's Gulch and Cherrydale, about one mile from Rosslyn. A request was made that the police of Georgetown guard the entrances to the Chain and Aqueduct bridges to prevent the assaiJant from entering the District and escaping the hands of the Virginia people. A posse of people were then scouring the woods for the person who did the shoot- irg, and threats were freely made of the cutcome. It was subsequently learned that the shooting occurred about 7 o'clock. William McClure, a white man, aged seventy-three, was the victim. The assailant was a negro, who fs described as tall and very dark, the injured man being the only one who saw him, and he was unable to give a good de- scription of the man. The motive of the crime must have been robbery, though the wculd-be highwayman did not secure any- thing. Mr. McClure had $20 in his pocket, but the negro was frightened off and did not have a chance to get anything for his dastardly deed. The injured man, who is well known, and has several sons, is a carpenter by trade, living out on the Falls Church road, near the scene where the shooting occurred. He was working in South Washington during the day, and was on his way homie. Soor after striking the Falls Church road he no- ticed that a negro was following him.--He had nearly reached his home when the shooting occurred, and his apprehensions of trouble with the negro were. passing away. At this point the negro rushed up and struck him over the head with.a heavy stick. The blow was partly warded off, and having no effect, the negro pulled out a re- volver and fired four times at the victim. Only two of the shots took effect, ane pene- trating the left breast, piercing the lung, while the other lodged in the hip. Two more of the bullets had gone through the clothing. The screams of the injured-man and the noise of an approaching wagon frightened the assailant away, and he es- caped through the dense underbrush. The injured man was able to walk to’ his home ané tell the story. His son, who lives in a near-by house, heard the shooting and Was on the point of going out, but thinking it was nothing. did not carry out the inten- tion. The alarm was quickly given, and a search inaugurated, which lasted almost all | Guring the night. In the ‘meanwhile Dr. Ritchie of N street was summoned, and he pronounced the man’s condition.as serious. Later the injured man was removed to the Emergency Hospital, where he was reported to be resting easily this morning. The search for the assassin was continued this morning, but there is very little likeli- hood of the negro ever being ‘caught in Vir ginia. There are so many colored settle- ments and negro shanties in the locality that it would be a hard matter to find the assailant. - Anniversary Celebration, The anniversary celebration at Mt. Zion Church last evening was well attended. Memorial services were held, at which Mr. James L Turner presided. Rev. James T. Reed conducted the devotional exercises, and addresses were made by Mr. Richard- son Chambers and others. A reunion cf the former pastors followed the meeting, at which Rev. T. N. Carroll, a former pastor, presided, Rev. Sandy Alexander conduc‘i1g the services. Addresses were delivered by Rev. K. B. Robinson, Rev. Alex. A. Dennis and Rev. William H. Brooks and others. There will be no services this evening. The closing day of the celebration will cccur tomorrow. Sunrise prayer meetings will be held at 6 o'clock, followed by a continued reunion of the Sunday school. John Wesley day will he celebrated at the later services. Rev. M. W. Clair will de- liver the sermon at 1 ). At 3 o'clock in the afternoon a love feast will be inaugu- rated, and at 7:30 o'clock’ In the evening Rev. W. H. Brooks, the presiding elder, will deliver the sermon. This is a change from the published program of the exercises for the day. Cee a ee ee UE ON a Er Ee ee Church Adairs. The ladies of the West Street Presby- terian Church gave a very successful mis- sionary tea last evening in the chapel of the cEurch to aid in raising funds for the prosecution of the work of the foreign missions of the church. The~ place was prettily decorated with flags of various nations and plenty of curios: A program was rendered during the evening, in which the ladies who took part were dressed in the costumes of various countries in which the work of the mission is being done. The two nights’ festival and bazaar which have been in session at the Congress Street M. P. Ckurch by the Ladies’ Mite Society closed last evening after a very successful run. Quite a sum was realized from the affair. Notes. Mr. M. J. A. contributes $5 for the Lenz fund, in aid of the family of the unfor- tunate men killed in the collapse of the Mitchell building on M street. Policeman Gcw has been transferred to the Tenleytown district for patrol duty, relieving Policeman Ward, who was one of the first men detailed for duty in the suburban villoge. —_—. AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—The event of next week will be the production of “The Sunshine of Paradise Alley” at the Lafayette Square Opera House, when Den- man Thompson and George W. Ryer, au- thors of that lasting success, “The Old Homestead,” will endeavor to show the one- half of life how the other half lives—if it doesn’t know it already. The simple story fellows the theme of the well-known song -| from’ which it takes its name, and the au- thors prefer that their new contribution to the stage should be called a series of pic- tures. There are four of them, and they would ordinarily be known as acts. The first is an East river dock and Brooklyn‘ bridge, the second the apartments of “Sun- * and her mother in Paradise alley, the third the famous Paradise alley itself, and the fourth the beautiful autumn scene in Bronx Park. Very pretty electrical ef- fects and of a novel kind, add to the charm of the pictures, particularly in the first act, where, as evening closes upon the scene, the twinkling lights of the ferry slips; the brighter illuminations of the moving ferry boats; and, then, the scintillating globes on Brooklyn bridge, make a most entrancing picture. The “Sunshine” of the alley is a very pretty and very clean girl, whose mis- sion in life is to induce fathers of families to take the pledge. She 1s successful, like most temperance reformers, in obtaining pledges, but her proteges-break their prom- ises often enough to provide some thrilling tableaux. To interpret the various parts of this production, there being some thirty, and most of them character parts, the au- thors have gathered together a splendid company of players. The principal mem- bers are John D. Griffin, John Walsh, Ben. D. Ryer, H. E. Chase, Thos. E. Ciifford, H. W. Frillman, John Robinson, Louis Crox- sen, Roger Harding, Mrs. Charles Peters, May Thompson, Bernice Norcross, Blanche Edwards, Phila May, Lizzie Farrell and Marie Blanchard. There is some delightful singing contributed by a male quartet, and the Verdi Ladies’ Quartet. There will be the usual Wednesday and Saturday mati- nees. Grand Opera House.—A natural pastoral drama, flavored with the breezy local color. of Tennessee life and permeated with the soft southern atmosphere of its valleys, is “4 Romance of Coon Hollow,” which will be seen at the Grand Opera House next week, with a wealth of scenery and me- chanical effects and one of the largest act- ing companies on the dramatic stage. Among the several realistic effects is a steamboat race on the Mississippi at night between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez, the boats lighted and under full head of steam. A cotton press at work is another effect. A band of plantation darkies are seen at a wood landing on the river, where by mooniight they indulge in the songs, dances ani antics that have made the colored race a humorous factor in history. Two quartets of colored boys and girls are heard in the quaint songs of the south, and a genuine plantation brass band greets the many boats. New National Theater.—Miss Loie Fuller .and @ vaudeville company will be the at- roe at the New National Theater next weel Academy of Music.—The bill at the Acad- emy of Music next week will be a melo- drama, ‘“‘When London Sleeps.” Bijou Theater.The merry “Bunch of Keys” will be at the Bijou Family Theater next week. it is not too much to say that Hoyt-wrote his masterpiece first, for of all his odd conceits the “Bunch of Keys’ is the oldest, most popular and has made the most money. Each season during the sum- ‘mer ‘vacation it is docked and rejuvenated— this is how Manager Bothner always keeps his enterprise trim and in shipshape order. Ada Bothner, the star, will be the center of attraction as Teddy Keys. New songs and pretty girls will enhance the charm of this oldest and best farce comedy ever presented to the lovers of refined amuse- ment. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Manager Ker- nan’s attraction at the Lyceum next week will be Weber’s Olympia Company, a meri- torious. burlesque organization, equipped with an abundance of magnificent scenery and costumes and numbering in its ranks many new faces who will make their initial bow before a Washington audience next Monday night. The opening burietta, which is entitled “Right Mr. Wrong,” is a clever musical arrangement composed for the pur- pose of introducing the full strength of the company. An olio of exceptional features follows, in which will appear Miss Letta Meridith, who is said to be the most per- fectly formed woman on the American acrobatic stage; Collins and Henshaw, comedians and eccentric dance Brothers, expert musical artist Sisters, singers and dancers; Evans and Huffman, in their original creation, intro- ducing parodies and local witticisms, and Miss Abbie Lamereaux, the popular bur- lesque queen. The concluding feature of the program will be an up-to-date burlesque from the pen of Fred Solomon, entitled “Apollo in New York,” said to be one of the best burlesque compositions ever pro- duced on a variety stage. A prominent fea- ture Introduced in the burlesque is the John Good dance, executed by six giris. There will ‘be matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Boston Symphony Orchestra.—The an- nouncement of the sale of season tickets ‘at Metzerott’s music store Monday morn- ing at 9 o'clock for the five concerts to be given the coming season by the Boston Symphony Orchestra will arouse the usual interest among all lovers of the best in mu- sie in this city. For eleven years this or- ganization has visited Washington, main- taining from the date of its first concert, April 13, 1886, the highest standard of per- formance. One of the greatest tributes that could be paid to the quality of these concerts 13 the attendance each year of the same loyal patronage, occupying the same relative seats, and always an increasing number of newcomers. The dates an- nounced for the coming five concerts are Thursday evening, November 12; Tuesday afternoon, Decembet 8, when the matinee will begin at 4:15, as an especial accommo- dation to many of the patrons who would be unable to attend at an earlier hour, and Tuesday evenings, January 1%, February 23, and March 23. The soloists are Mme. Carreno, Mr. Ben Davies, Mr. Martinus Sleveking, who will be the soloist for the first concert, when he will play the won- derfally brilliant concerto for piano No. 1 of Tschaikowsky, and Mr. Carl Halir, the famous violinist from Berlin, who makes his first visit to this country: The list of composcrs whose works are to be per- formed is sufficiently varied to suit all tastes, including Beethoven, Schubert, Mo- zart, “Mendelssohn, Bach, Weber, Liszt, Berlioz, Brahms, Bizet and Goldmark. An especial feature will be an entire program devoted to the works of Wagner. Soldiers’ Home Dramatic Company.. Ever since the night of organization ti Soldiers’ Home Dramatie Company has been doing very effectual work. Great care and pains was taken to sult the mem- bers of the company to the characters in the different plays of the repertory, and from present indications it seems as if each man was in his right place. The repertory at present consists of the fe lowing plays: “Rio Grande,” a three-a comedy, requiring a cast of eleven persons. “The Woven Web,” requiring ten in the cast, a double bill, comprising “Uncles Will” and “Lend Me Five Shilling: both well ki vn comedies, and soon ‘‘The Bo- hemians,” and “A Rival by Request,” and “Tulu” will be in good shape to be placed in the repertory. There are many plays not mentioned here that the company has put cn, but as they have been before the Washington public so often they have been stricken from the list. constructio 1 of the new theater 1s already four months behind, but il is hoped that by November a ue opening performance may be pro- luced. The Keene-Hanfcrd Combination.—Shake- sperian and other classic plays will be presented at the Lafayette Square Theater the week of October 26, when Thomas W. Keene, the eminent tragedian, wili appear there In his varied repertoire. His engage- ment will, of course, attract more than cr- dinary local interest on account of Charles B. Hanford, the young and popular tra- gedian of this city, who is associated with rim this season as leading support and manager. No actor or artist presenting classic plays ever finds a more cordial welcome in this city than Mr. Keene. Since the death of Edwin Booth and Lawren:e Barrett he has been the sole exponent of that class of plays in which those tra- gedians won fame. Mr. Keene's repertoire, which shows his remarkable versatility, embraces the following plays: ‘Louis XT,” “Richard IiI,” “‘Rickelieu,” “Julius Caesar,” “The Merchant of Venice,” “Othelio” and “Hamlet.” It has been several years sin Mr. Keene appeared in “Julius Caesar, although Cassius is one of his strong>st characters. A great deal of attention will be paid io the staging of this play. Mr. Hanford, who won distinction as Mare Antony with Booth and Barrett, is consid- ered one of the greatest exponents of this character ever seen. Mr. Keene has play- ed to uniforniy large business since he epened his season, and the large audiences which have attended his performances have demonstrated that popular public interest in the works of the great master and in other classic plays has not by any means abated. Harry Fisk's Benefit—The benefit to be tendered Mr. Harry Fisk by the managers of the various theaters in this city Friday afternoon next at the Lafayette Square Opera House is becoming more and more popular as the time for it approaches. That it will be 2 huge success is not doubted in the slightest by the promoters of the af- fair, ‘the object for which it is to be given and the excellent program to be provided dispelling all fears as to its ability to draw a crowded house. Mr. Fisk's popularity during his twenty-five years of service in the profession, and more particularly the twelve years during which he has been associated with Mr. John W. Albaugh in the management of Albaugh’s Grand Opera House and the Lafayette Square Opera House, are well known, and his many friends and acquaintances will take this opportunity eagerly to repay him for the many kindnesses he has extended to them in past years. His generosity was such that it became almost a byword,while he always had a pleasant word for every one whc approached him, no matter on what busi- ness he might come. Mr. Fisk has been il] for twenty-two months, suffering a great deal from rheumatism and consumpticn and which is so far advanced as to confine him to his bed. The benefit next Friday hoyever, will afford an opportunity to the y. who hold him in high regard to show their appreciation of his past service, and this testimonial of good will will no doubt hasten his recovery very materially. The Program will be made up of selections from each of the attractions here next week at the various play houses, and a list of ex- tremely pleasing specialties will he pro- vided for those who attend the perfoi ance. Paul Dunbar's Readings.—Paul Lawri ce Dunbar will appear at the Church of “Our Father, corner 13th and L streets north- west, Monday evening, at § o'clock, in a select program. Mr. Dunbar will be assist- ed by popular local talent, and the enter- tainment will no doubt ‘prove to be a meritorious one. The prices are Popular ones, and seats may be secured at Met- zerott’s music store on F street. —_—___ 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. and New York avenue.—Advt. GO TO YOUR DOCTOR f - vice; he is the best man to tell Best. poh me * na man. Stick to your doctor and to rour druggist if rou are a sick man, BUT DON'T GO TO YOUR DRUGGIST FOR AD- VICE, if your doctor tells you to get Scott’s Emul- sion it Is because he knows it to be he remedy: in all conditions of wasting, the one reliable, per- Miatient preparation. Get what you ask for. 5° « Try the Yale Laundry for a week. “Phone 1092. 514 Ioth st. It NOTABLE * WOMEN’: GOING Approaching Oonventionsof the World’s W. 0. T.7, A Day to Be Devoted to Armenia— General Program to Be Fol- lowed in Sez Louis. —<—<—<—— The approaching convention of. the Wo- man’s Christian Temperance Union of the World, which meets imSt, Louis November 18, will be the greatestsin the history of the organization, delegates and workers from ali parts of the globe being iooked for. The convention will last for five days. An elaborate program has been prepared, and each dky will be divided into- three sessions, morning, afternoon and night. Of these it is expected the night sessions will be the’ more largely attended by the general public, and will be of the great- est importance, and addresses will be made by the most prominent members of the W.C.T.U. and city and state officials. The convention will be opened Friday morning with an address by Miss Frances E. Willard, who is now in Europe investi- gating the Armenian situation. Friday evening will be called ‘welcome night,” and addresses will be made by State President Clara C. Hoffman, on be- half of the W.C.T.U. of Missouri; Mrs. F. H, Ingalls, on behalf of the St. Louis W. C.T.U.; Major: Walbridge, .on behalf: of the city of St. Louis,.and by the governor of Missour!," on the -part of the state, fol- lowed by Dr. C. S. Sargent, president of the Evangelical Alliance, on behalf of the ministers of St. Louis. It is the hope of all who have ‘had charge of the arrangements that Miss Willard will respond to these addresses, but there is a fear that she will be unable to do so... Saturday afternoon there will be a chil- dren’s mass meeting, when Miss Anne Gor- don, private secretary to Miss Willard, will Speak. ‘The program for Saturday includes a big “Y” meeting. An Armenian Meeting. Sunday afternoon there will, it is expect~ ed, be a great Armenian meeting. The speakers and other arrangements for this meeting have not been determined upon, but it is settled that a number of represen- tatives of those persecuted people will make addreases. .Monday will probably be the most en- thusiastic day, 1t being a grand demonstra- tion of the Loyal Temperance Legion. Mrs. Rice, superintendent of the legion, will be in charge, and will make a short address, followed by the giving of mottoes and rally- ing cries and songs by the children present. Prizes will also be awarded for the greatest number of representatives from Pennsyl- vania, New York, Indiana, Mississippi and Wisconsin. For Tuesday no special pro- gram has yet been prepared. Wednesday evening a_ superintendents’ demonstration will be held. Forty different departments will, it is expected, be repre- sented, and the superintendents of the various departments have arranged to have young and pretty girls to represent them, and it will not‘only be the. last meeting of the convention, but will be one of intense interest. Duritig the convention the music will be one of the features. Some of the best singers In the city will take part, and the choir of one of thei Hebrew synagogues have promised to sing at least once during the convention. The pages will be young girls, and the Epworth League, Baptist Young People’s Unions and Young ®ebple’s Society of Christian Endeavor have promised to fur- nish capable usners. Notable Wdamen. Among the notable women who are ex- pected to be present are Mrs. Ballington Booth, Mrs. Booth-Tucker, Miss Frances E. Willard, Lady Henry Somerset, president of the British W. C. T. U.; Miss Clara Berton of the Red Cross: Society, who has recently returned from +s Armenia, where she, in part, represented: the W. C. T. U. Countess Achemelman,-an active worker in Germany, and for eightcen years maid of honor to the now .ex-iimpress Hugenie; Mrs. Van Scranack, the head of the Ger- mdn W. C. T. U.; Miss Caroline Ahern of the London Board of Poor‘Law Guardians; Miss Mary Phillips, the Quakeress phil- anthropist; Mrs. Thomas, the Catharine Stevenson, national correspond- ing secretary; .Mrs. Helen Bullock, mna- tional organjzer; Mrs. Jane M. Kinney, superintendent of-penal and reform work QeCHOHE TOES troores e Pure- 3 4 Blood Is cesentinl at this season in onter to © keep up the health: tone and-restst the sud, @ dea chang. Iu temperature aud exposurc to % ; @ixease germs. 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Invaluable in diseases of chil- dren, Scrofula; Debility, ete.- Jno. °C. Baker Co., Philadelphia. ‘The King of Pills is Beecham's.~ fy8-dly Capable» experts — not . “‘experi- menters”—at the Yale Laundry, 514 Toth st. "Phone 1092. It authoress; }- Mrs. Frances J. Burnes and Miss Belle Kearney of Flora, Miss. Mrs. Kinney will hold a meeting one day in the city jail, and Miss Kearney, whose idle of the “Willard ef he" Seathe™ ney le of! ie cS e South,” 7 address the convention. " —_—>—_ St. Joseph’s Asy! le The quarterly meeting of the board of lady managers of St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum was held Thursday, and the board was enthusiastic in its expression of ap- proval at the conduct of the institution. There are one hundred and twenty boys at the institution, and their bright, happy faces are the index to the way in which the establishment 1s run. Mra. J. V. Huyck, as the president of the board, pre- sided over the meeting. + Cheap Coal ig standard fuel at fair prices, not inferior fuel at low prices. Buy standard grades of J. Maury Dove. Main office, 2ist and I sts. n.w. "Phones: Local, 307, 1002; iong dis- tance, 880.—Advt. —_>—_—_ Debut of Eugene Field’s Daughter. Mr. Richard Sylvester ia the recipient of the following invitation from the family of the late Eugene Field. by which it will be observed that the daughter posserses some of the talents of her brilliant father: “Your attendance is desired at the debut of Miss Mary French Field as a reader of the writings of her father, Mr. Eugene Field, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph 8. Greenlee, Graceland avenue and the Lake Shore, Thursday evening, October 22, at 8330 o'clock. —— Reduced Rates to Battlefields vin B. and 0. On account U.V.L. Encampment tickets will be sold at rate one fare for the round trip from Washington to adjacent battle- fields on its Mne, including Luray and Natural Bridge, Oct. 13th to 18th, good to return until 25th, inclusive.—Advt. Seo The Fiftieth Anniversary. ‘The celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding in the District of Columbia of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows which began, as stated in The Star of last evening, yesterday at noon, was concluded last night with a ball at Odd Fellows’ Hall on M street between 16th and 17th streets northwest. ’ The hall was decorated with flags, bunt- ing and Chinese and Japanese lanterns in a more elaborate manner than ever be- fore, and the effect was very fine. The attendance was very large, and both the large halls were required for the accom- modation of the people present. =e Will Filed. The will of the late Isaac Boone, filed yesterday, divides his estate between his widow, Sofia, and his children and grand- children. The property is located on Queen's Chapel road. ae The Crawford shoe was a success from the start, being made on correct principles. 08 Pa. ave.—Advt. Moncy to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real ertate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. CPV SPPOPP OS OVOC OS POS OCS OOS {Break up your Cold 3 jOver night. Don't use sprays, douches, atomizers or BOOTIT'S stomach medicines. “Hyomei” Pocket Inhaler Oatfit, the Australian “Dry- it, Will do it. It cures by in- is the only thing intended ng Organs. the Mayor of the City of Trenton, 2, 1898. r Sir: say that Ib wonderful t trouble tha An my case EMC cures for catarrh and haa ever been discov- ffect has been mar- YARD, Mayor. PPOOEIOOLD GH 9909049640 0001 OO: Ww. S. Thompson, oclT-stt 70% 15th s:, Washington. OPPS I SPIRO SH BOT OPO GE Best washing materials—best ma- chinery—best help—mean perfect laundry work—at the Yale, 514 10th st. ’Phone 1092. It AMUSEMENTS “GRAND HOUSE WARMING AT THE NEW Confederate Veterans’ Hall, COR. 11TH AND E STS._N.W., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 8 ‘TO 12°P.M. GIVEN BY THE LADIES’ Southern Relief Societ: TO THE Confederate Veterans’ As- sociation Admission, 50 cents. _(ocl7-3t) Dancin; aed SATIONAL TH! THIS SATURDAY EV G, LAST TIME Or RICHARDS & CANFIELD IN A Temperance Town. Next Week—Special Engagement. LA LOIE FULLER And Her Company of High-class Assistants. it PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR, Assisted by Popular Local Talent, will’ Appear at THE CHURCH OF OUR’ FATHER, Cor, 13th and L sts._n.w., ON MONDAY EVEN 19TH INSTA‘ Admission. 25 Reserved Seats. For sale at Metzerott’s, 1110 F n.w. COLUMBIA THEATER. Boston — Symphony Orchestra. Mr. EMIL PAUR, Conductor, Sixteenth Season, 1896-97. Tenth Season in Wash'n. -35. cents, ocl6-2t* At 8 o'clock. SOLO ARTISTS: Mme. Carreno, Mr. Martinus Sieveking, Mr. Ben Davies, Mr. Cari Halir, And others to be announced. Season tickets, with reserved seats for the cerles vf five concerts, $7.00 and $5.00, according tw loca- ti to of each-concert to purchasers of season tickets. Eg, Ass’t Mgr. C. A. ELLIS, Manager. 00 FAMILY THEATER. B MATINEES DAILY. Everybody's Favorite Show, PEGCK’S BAD BOY. New Specie “gracetal Descers nny ME 150 LAUGHS IN 150 MINUTES. Next Week—Hoyt's “A BUNCH OF KEYS.” F. R. COM! 0c10&17 CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, Mostralin, Hawaiian ‘Iolands, “Ceutrai ’ Aracrhot Special rates fo: freight or’ passage; choice of routes; private cars to rent; tourist par- ties; tree ‘and pamphlets. R. J. SMITH, Philadelphia. my2-s&w,lyr Ast.. mi The cyectii BOLUMBLA ABAEM ce ad ives aig Sara Sa nie fae Faden esa ¥ WCZEMA; (giedtest of skin diseases, is the cause ‘Tender bables are among its numerous victims. of ihe skin and scalp are almst beyond endurance. Sleep is out of the question. : Most remedies and physicians generally fail even to relieve. If CUTICURA remedies did no more than cure Ecsema they would be entitled to the gratitude of mankind. ‘They not only CURE, but A SINGLE APPLICA- TION is often sufficient to afford instant relief, permit rest and sleep, and point to a speedy, permanent cure. SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT. —Warm baths with CUTICURA SOAP, gentle applications of CUTI- CURA (ointment), and mild doses of CUTICURA RESOLVENT (the new blood purifier). Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Proprietors, Boston, U.S.A. 7 “How,to Cure Baby's Skin Diseases,” free. Mother AMUSEMENTS. FIND COMFORT AND STRENGTH IN CUTICURA ANTI - PAIN PLASTER, Grand Opera House. Week of October 19. WEDNESDAY —MATINEES——SATURDAY THE BIG SOUTHERN SCENIC MELODRAMA, A Romance of Coon Hollow. A Beautifal Love Story of the South. Unigue .Eleptrical Effects. ‘The Great Steamboat Race. “A Troop of Colored Buck and Win Dancers. A Plantation Brass Band. As the Old Homestead is to New England, so is @ Romance of Coon Hollow to the South. PRICES, 35, 25, 50 and 75e. Note.—A good reserved seat on first floor, 25c. Next Week, “Shannon of the Sixth.” [LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. THIS EVENING. MATINEE TODAY. —THB ONLY— MAY IRWIN AND HER BIG COMPANY OF COMEDIANS In John J. McNally’s Record-breaking Comedy, The Widow Jones. Regular Matinee Pri. ORCHESTRA. sss: Se Reeee BALCONY, RESERVED. FAMILY CIRCLE. EXT WEEK— “The Sunshine of Paradise Alley.”’ It BIJOU FAMILY THEATER MATINEES DAILY. Week Commencing Monday, October 19. A FESTIVAL OF LAUGHTER! HOYT’S A Bunch Of Keys (OR. THE HOTEL.) : - Ada Bothner TEDDY. AND A SPLENDID Company COMEDY FAVORITES, IN THE LATEST HITS, FADS, SONGS AND DANCES OF THE DAY, SUPERB SPECIALTY FEATURES NIEST MELANGE OF 3 CAL MERRI- MENT EVER BEFORE PRODUCED. A NEW DEPARTURE IN FASCINATING EFFECTS. PRICES—Evening—10, 20, 30 or 50c. Matin Balcony, 15e. Entire lower floor reserved, 25 OF FARCE XD THE FUN- NEV “NATIONAL THEATER, ‘Commencing Monday, Oct. 19. Regular Matinees. LA LOIE FULLER, Supported by a High-class Vaudevill RE & ¢ MOLLY | FULLER, HOLCOM USHMAN, SWIFT & CHASE, FRED. “HALLEN, FIELDING, = MONTROSE, Notwithstanding the enormous expense attendant upon Miss Fuller's engagement in this city, there Will be no increase la the house prices. SALE OF SEATS NOW OPEN. CADEMY. Prices 25, 50, 5c. and $1.00. A We ‘and Sat. Mats., 25 and 50c. Iteserved: Wm. Barry In the Most Genuinely TMumorous and Legitimate Irish-American Comedy Ever Written—The Rising Generation. Barry's game of poker Is a wonderful mirth-provoker. Next Week— Ww HEN LONDON SLEEPS. Grand Opera House. Every Evening and Wedtesday and Saturday Mats. “Laugt and the World Laughs With You." Rich & [Maeder’s Comedians In thé Screaming Farce-comedy, A Pair of Jacks, By H. GRATTAN DONNELLY. Brimful of Specialties, Medleys, Dances, Songs, Electrical Effects and Bright, Catchy Music. PRICES, 15¢. 9 25C., 50C., 75C. NOTE-, reserved seat on the first floor, 25c. Rent Wed COON HOLLOW. San TER. » Matinees Tuesday, ‘Thureday ‘and "Saturday. HARRY MARTELIS % Realistic Southern ms The —BEFORE THE— WAR! Only Show of Its Kind on Earth. WEBER'S OLYMPHIA. MR. JOS. CULLEN, System thorough ee te fnger a rena . ing. Send for clreular. "STUDIO, 1451'S st-ocloim ‘orl2-6t AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House. John W. Albaugh ... Nixon & Zimmerman., Manager Directors, Monday Night, October 19. =--Matinees-=- Wednesday & Saturday. Denman Thompson And George W. Ryer’s THE SUNSHINE OF PARADISE ALLEY. “A companion picture to the Old Homestead, and by the same au- thors.” REGULAR PRICES. Orchestra and Seats in Mezzanine Parquette . Balcony . General Admission, 50c MATINEE PRICES, Orchestra ..... Te. Balcony, reserved. Be, Family Circk at WEEK OF OCTOBER 26. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND THE EMINENT TRAGEDL THOMAS W. KEENE, Accompanied by and under the management of Charles B. Hanford Supported by a LARGE AND COMPLETE ORGANIZATION, IN (A VARIED REPERTOIRE OF —SHAKES- UV EAREAN AND OTHER CLASSIC PLAYS t CAPITAL CYCLING PARK, 1406-8 Ni Open and evening except Sanday. olT EXCURSIONS, ETC. WEST INDIA TOURS. The Elegant Passenger Steamers MADIANA, 8,050 tons, sails Jan. 19 aud Feb. 27, ORINOCO, "2,600 tons, sails 1 CARIBBEE, "2.000 tons, sails . pecially fitted with electric Ugbts, Por St. Th For this tri For iustrated pa giving rates of passage and all information ARTHUR AHERN, wig Quebec, Canada, w. G. 921 Pennsylvania ave., Washington, D. C. cl T-séctu-26t Grand Oyster Roast Marshall Hall, Sunday, October 18. Steamer Macalester leaves Tth st. wharf at IL a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Returning, leaves the Hall at 1 and 5:30 p.m. ROUND-TRIP FARE, 25 CENTS. ALL THE OYSTERS YOU CAN EAT FOR 25 CTS. We furnish oyster knives free of charge. oclS-3t LADIES ESPECIALLY INVITED. Steamer [lacalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, Dally (except Sunday), At 10 a.m.. returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m FAKIL ROUND TRIP, 80c. ° Admission to grounds, 25 5 ELEGANT CAFE ON THE ST MER. with Mount Vernon admission coupon for sale at wi and at hotels. Will also make ri ndings as far as Glymont, both wa stopping for freight and passeng For charters ‘apply at ofce of steamer Macal L. L. BLAKE. Captain. Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. Eve: in the year for Fortress Monroe, = rortoik, ‘Rept News and all points sou = ty the ‘super’ powerful steel palace steamend “New News,” “Norfolk” and “Washing- ton,”" on the following schedule: Southbound. | | Mic Northvou: the Wastington and Norfolk ec ty yivania avenue; 3 vania % ticket offi - and 0. Any other information desired will be fare nished on application to the undersigned at fhe company's wharf, foot of 7th st., Wash- 18 C.,Teleptone Xo. 760. . Cal N. General Manager. DENTISTRY. eel TITKITTTTT ITT TT Deeess Removal Notice. The Evans Dental Parlors have moved to their new and elegant rooms at 1309 F st. n.w., where all work will be done at reasonable price and guaranteed to give satisfac- tion wT. As long as you have a Tooth left * Crown or bridge work makes tt to have a good set of teeth. of work we ossiblo In this clase el, and we © charges. D G DENTAL | 1225 o \e PARLORS, | F St. “To the beart of the shopping district." ocl¢-21tt Painless Extracting, soc. Best tecth, $8. Painless Ollings, 7c. up. Gold crowns, $5. ach department in charge of an expert ‘specialist of loug experience. No students, All work guaranteed. “See larger ad. on page 7. U. 8. DENTAL ASS'N, 7TH AND D STS. 8-tf,10 FREE DENTAL INFIRMARY.—DENTAL DEPART. ment of Cotumbian University, 1325 H st. ow. All operations upon the teeth at cost of material used. Extracting free. from 1 to G p.m. sezy-t DR. JOHN HAUGHTON LONDON, DENTIST, 19 confidently rocmmenebel on My ‘successor to Gem tal practice in Washington at 1107 G st. n.w. ‘Dr. W. MERRILL, now of Gorham, Maine,