Evening Star Newspaper, October 29, 1896, Page 12

LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘Academy of Music.—“Oriental America.” Bijou Theater.—“‘Darkest America.” Grand Opera House.—“Shannon of the Sixth.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Gus Hill's Novelties. Lafayette Square Opera House.-Thomas W. Keene and Charles B. Hanford in “Julivs Caesar.” New National Theater.—“Dorcas.” EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Stcamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ——__ TEARING A CARPET is unheard of here. We use dry-air process. It's the modern method of carpet cleaning. Never injures fabric. Empire Carpet Clean- ing Wks., 63 Mass.av. E. B. Stumph, Mgr. SUGAR DOW Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Ss at Johnston's. See page 8. hades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON.1113 F st.n.w. = ar Pure American Granulated Sugar, 4% cents per Ib. I sell no other. Seven city stores. C. D KENNY. HARD TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE between new carpets and those we've clean- ed. We make soiled carpets as fresh and bright as new. M.R.THORP, 488 Maine av. CITY AND DISTRICT. Death From Apoplexy. Coroner Hammett, after investigating the circumstances surrounding the demise of Mrs. Latrobe of Baltimore, who died sud- denly yesterday afternoon at 214 Delaware avenue northeast, as stated in The Star, Bave a certificate of death from apoplexy. s —_——__—_— An Assignment. An assignment for the benefit of their creditors was made yesterday afternoon by the Capital Coffin and Casket Company of 490 Louisiana avenue to Wm. E. Poul- ton. The assets are placed at $8,129.01 and the Habilities at 36,710.8: ———— Looking for Money. On 1th street just below Pennsylvania avenue two old buildings have been torn down. This morning a dozen able-bodied men were seated on the debris scratching as an old hen would scratch in the earth in quest of worms. One of the buildings had been used as a saloon, and the colored men supposed to have been lost by the thousands of men who had been in the place during the last quarter of @ century. See Death of Policeman Nelson. Policeman Samuel Nelson of the first pre- einct died last night at his home, No. 630 North Capitol street. He had been sick for several weeks with stomach trouble. His wife died some time ago, and left one child. The deceased was one of the most popular men on the force, and had carried a baton for twelve years. A detail of officers will be made to attend his funeral. AS Se Meeting at Hyattsville. The republicans have arranged for a big demonstration at Hyattsville this evening. Many of the members of the local clubs have expressed an intention of going out on the 6:30 train this evening, and a large crowd is expected. Canton Potomac Drum Corps will be on hand to render some lively airs in the parade through the town and afterwards in the hall. Among the speakers will be Judge James Embrey of Kentu and Tom C. Noyes of Mont- unty. <see Carpets at Auction. rpet sale at Sloan's, 1407 G street opened today, and the prices remarkably low. Those who attend missed a chance to get their own figure. Sale continues tomorrow at It a.m.—Advt. — Mr. Robbins Resigned. Mr. Nathaniel A. Robbins, the founder and one of the most indefatigable workers in behalf of the Central Union Mission, has resigned as treasurer of the mission and as a member of the board of directors, and has completely severed his connec- h the mission. Messrs. Robbins, Douglas and Hitchcock, the la' ter now deceased, were the original found- ers of the institution, whose growth has followed cut the lines laid by them at the inception of the work. > Bladensburg Meeting. The McKinley, Hobart and Mudd Cam- paign Club met last night at the Palo Alto Hotel, Bladensburg, Md., with 132 members present. Arrangements were made to receive the returns on the night of the election. Speeches were made by President Garges. George McFarland, C. F. Habercom and J. E. Gray, which were received with enthusiasm. The club will hold its final meeting before the election next Monday night, which is expected to be the largest ever held in the dis- trict. ee $1.25 to Baltimore and Return Via B. and O. R. R. All trains October 3 and November 1 valid for return until fol- lowing Monday.—Advt. Last Meeting Before the Election. The last meeting of the National Union Republican Club before the election was held at Willard Hall last night. Several Rew members were elected, and it was unanimously agreed to celebrate Flag day next Saturday as recommended by the national committee. It was also decided to receive election returns Tuesday night at Willard Hall, admission to be by tickets, for which a charge of 10 ats will be made. Addresses were made by Simon Wolf, who presided; John W. Dougiass, George E. Emmons, J. S. Tichenor and Homer Morris. —— a Step into a Crawford shee store and ex- amine the make and quality of a Craw- ford shoe. vos Penna. ava—Advt. See The Woman's Republican Club. Mrs. John A. Logan presided over a largely attended meeting of the Woman's Republican Campaign Club at the National Hotel last night. An address was delivered by Judge James H. Embry, in which he eloquently portrayed the past record of the republican party and painted in striking col the evil results that would follow an were elected. The speaker was given a vote of thanks. The East Wash- ington Republican Quartet sang campaign sengs during the evening, and there was a piano solo by Miss Georgia Barrett. ‘The subject of making the organization perma- nent will be discussed at a meeting to be held Nevember 11. The club will attend in a body the rally of the Maryland Republi- can Club at the Globe building tonight, meeting at the National Hotel for that purpose. —_—__ M. E. Missionary Soctety. The annual meeting of the general ex- ecutive board of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which be- gan yesterday in Rochester, N. Y., will, it is expected, be the most important that has been held in the twenty-seven years of its history. The delegates from the Baltimore branch, of which the churches in Washington are components parts, are Mrst E. B. Stevens, corresponding secretary of the Baitimore branch, who is an ex-officio member of the general executive board: Mrs. J. S. Raw- ings and Mrs. Edna Taylor Hill, the tw latter of this city. Mrs. Stevens and the other corresponding secretaries of the various branches have been in Rochester for several days ar- ranging thetr reports for presentation to the general body, and Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Rawlings and Mrs. Hill, the representa- tives from the Baltimore branch, wilt lay before the executive board an appeal for them to aid in establishing an orphanage and other institutions in Santiago and rious other parts of Chile, in which the Methodist ladies of Washington feel a deep interest. SOME SMALL PRISONERS Released, but Will Be. Punished by Their Parents, Cases Tried in the Police Court This Morning—Several Prisoners Dismissed. “*Deed I don’t know what I was doing last night,” said Moses Berry, the first colored man to appear before Judge Kimball this morning, “and what the policeman says must be true.” “Moses was disorderly,” said the police- man, “and I arrested him.” “Was he profane?” “Yes, sir.” “And you don’t remember what you digg” queried the court. “Deed I don’t remember nothing,” an- swered Moses,“ ‘cause I wasn't exactly my- self." The court didn’t understand just how the other self could be punished, and Moses was fined. “Do your swearing for yourself,” was on a button worn by James Sewel, a young colored man, and Policeman Muller charged that Jim was doing his own swearing. “There were several of them on the cor- ner,” the officer said, “and when I heard so much swearing I arrested Sewell.” “Was he swearing?” the court wanted to “Judge, your honor,” interrupted the de- fendant, “I wasn't*cursing on the corner.’ “Then, where were you cursing?” “"Twan't me at all.” “Then who did the cursing?” “"Twas another fellow.” “Unfortunately for you,” the judge told him, “the officer heard you, and you are fined $5." Because Policeman Qualls heard that James King had been disorderly he swore cut a warrant for him and then summoned witnesses, but the witnesses went back on him, and King was discharged. A Guarantee. Nathan Carter and John O'Neil, small colored boys, don’t live in glass houses, but they throw stones. On their way home from school yesterday they were playing and a policeman arrested them for throw- ing stones. “We were playin; sald one of the boys, “and I threw a stone at a girl, but not to hit_her.”” “Where did you throw it?” “Across the field.” “Do you mean a vacant lot?” “Yes, sir.” The boys’ mothers were in court, and they said it would be a hardship on them to have to pay fines. “I am unable to pay any fine,” said Mrs. O'Neil. “I can’t pay even a cent.” “O'Neil has been locked up all night,” said Lawyer Smith, “and his mother is go- ing to puntsh him.’ “If I impose the lowest fine,” said the judge to Carter's mother, “will you punish him?” “Indeed, I will," was her response, “and his father would have whipped him last night if he had not been so nervous.” As O'Neil had been locked up all night and his mother promised to whip him, he was released on his personal bonds, while Mrs. Carter paid a fine of $1. “And when my boy gets home,” said one of the mothers, ‘I'll guarantee he’ll never throw any more stones.” Precinct Detective Hartigan had Dan Whalen in the toils as a suspicious per- son, and the officer asked that the case go over in order that he might have time to an investigation. ‘e been locked up since Monday,” said Whalen, “and I don't want to be locked up any longer.” The case was continued until Saturday. Mary Johnson, alias Herbert, a young colored woman from one of the alleys in South Washington, was in the toils as a vagrant, and she made a denial of the charge. “How frequently have you seen her un- der the influence of Mquor?” the officer was asked. “So many times that I don’t remember,” was his response. Mary admitted that she did like to take a drink once in a while, but denied that she is a vagrant, and charged that her arrest resulted from complaint made by jealous people. She was released on her personal bonds. Other Cases. Sunday afternoon there was a game of crap in progress in Bassett’s alley when Policeman Ehlers entered the alley to look for violators of the law. “There were nine colored men in the geme,” said the officer, nd William Kelly was one of them.” “Indeed, I wasn't,” said Kelly. even in the alley Sunday.” “Where were you?” “I was out in Kendall Green, in Swamp- pcodle,” he answered. “Me and some more irish boys were out there In a stable.” The case went over to hear additional lence. Charles Myers and Fred Eddea, young men who are strangers in the city, were in the tolls as vagrants. “We are not vagrants,” said the roughly- dressed young men. “What were they doing?” “I found them seated on a bank. and one of them had a loaf of bread in his pocket.” “Did you see them begging?” No, sir.”* ‘They may go home.” Henry Watson, Benjamin Dixon and Aaron Bagby, colored men who sell lunches from baskets, were in the toils charged as obstructing B street with their bas- ets. Sextus Ross, who keeps a dining room at 10th and B streets, made complaint to the Commissioners about his competitors in the lunch business, and Policeman Hartman and Herndon arrested them. “I have a wife and three children. and my wife is sick,” said one of the colored men, “and I was in this business because I eculd get no other employment.” “I went in this business because I was heels over head in debt,” said the other, “and was doing the best I could for my family.” “And it’s the same thing with me,” said the third member of the trio. Judge Kimball said it was very com- mendable 'n them to do this, and after de- fining their rights, discharged them with a caution. “I wasn't e —__ Like a Diamond in the Sky? Our establishment loom» up to the dealer wko is on the lookout for his interest. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. Wholesale but- ter and eggs.—Advt. ee — Read a Letter From Major McKinley. The McKinley and Hobart Uniformed Club made a trip to Gum Springs, Alex- andria county, Va., last night and were accompanied by the John Henderson Fife and Drum Corps. . Speeches were made by Mr. Snowden of that place and by Messrs. L. S. Emery, Capt. W. X. Stevens and Capt. T. J. Lasier of this city. A letter was read from Maj. McKinley to the ciub and was received with much ap- plause. The club will have a private wire for the returns Tuesday night at 902 Pern- sylvania avenue, Elks’ old hall, where a lively time is expected. —— Mr. Ranadell Says Indiana is Safe. A ietter has just been received here from ex-United States Marshal Dan Ransdell of Indiana, in which Mr. Ransdell says that Indiana is certain to be :arried by Mc- Kinley. He says he is fully and reliably informed in the matter, and that he can- not be mistaken. —_+>—_—_. Money to lend ut 5 and G per cent on-real estate. Frank T. Rawiings, 1305 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. — Three States for McKinley. A nephew of Mr. A. J. Whitaker of this city, writing from Kansas City, Mo., un- der date of October 26, says: “I have been Jumping over the country the past month buying corn for the Mexican government, and have been quite successful. 1 am most certainly registered, and Missouri, in my opinion, will be redeemed and placed in the McKinley column, and judging by the feeling and interest taken by the people of Kansas and Nebraska with cause of good government, and sound money, think both of these states safe for McKinley.” —— Specinl Sale Men’s $4.50 Shoes for $3.50, Friday and Saturday. Hoover & Snyder, 1211 F st. n.w.—Advt. , ONLY A HORSE SLIPPED. He Was Attached to the White House Pai Victoria. A sensational story obtained circulation last evening in regard to an alleged mishap to Mrs. Cleveland. According to a gentle- man who witnessed the incident, it was a very trifling affair. Shortly after 3 o'clock Mrs. Cleveland, with a lady companion, was out on a shopping tour. They were in the White House victoria, with the reg- ular driver and footman-in charge. Turn- ing sharply from 15th street into F street one of the pair of horses slipped on the asphalt pavement and fell. He regained his feet, however, almost immediately, without causing any damege other than the break- ing of a comparatively unimportant part of the harness. Coachman Beckett, who held the reins, retained his presence of mind and prevented a possible runaway, in which he was assisted by the footman, who sprang from the box the moment the horse fell, and was at the animul’s head when he regained his feet. The horse was a lit- tle excited, but never beyond the control of the driver. After slowly completing the turn the team was halted, the broken strap unbuckled from the harness, and Mrs. Cleveland and her companion proceeded down F street as though nothing unusual had occurred to interfere with their drive. There was no excitement, and not over a dozen persons witnessed the incident. Mrs. Cleveland did not betray any alarm, nor was there any reason why she should have done so. ———__ THE WALLACH DIVORCE. Facts Presented to Do Justice to the Husband. To the Editor of The Evening Star: As one of your oldest subscribers, your never-failing sense of fairness will, I am sure, induce you to grant me the space to correct an article in yesterday's Star (clipped from the New York Times) which does a cruel injustice to a member of my family. It is a dispatch from Newport to the New York Times giving an account of the divorce granted to Mrs. Maud Barger Wallach from my nephew, Richard Wal- lach, of this city, on the ground of “neglect and refusal to provide.” He never neglect- ed her, and she has so acknowledged be- fcre numerous witnesses. Even after they had separated he offered to provide a nome for her. He consented to her basing her application for divorce upon the ground of non-support, which is one of the causes under which a divorce may be granted in Rhode Island, because they both qished to be rid of each other, and he did not appear at the hearing in the Newport courts yes- terday because of a distinct understanding between counsel that no evidence in any way reflecting on him would be introduced. It seems that this understanding has been violated, in spirit at least, by causing to be published in the dally press the article above referred to. The item is manifestly imspired by her or her attorney, and this fact must be my apology for giving to the other side the same publicity. The statement that she was married against her parents’ wishes is utterly fals2. My sister and I, who were fiving in Paris when we heard of the engagement, wrote to her mother and to her stating that he was not then engaged in business and had no money, and that they should wait until he was able to provide for her. The re- ceipt of these letters was acknowledged, but they were married at her father’s nome in Newport shortly afterward, surely not with the disapproval of her family. The state- ment that “her father had to furnish the money for their wedding trip” is equally untrue. My nephew was presented with abundant means by his mother, although she disapproved of his marrying so young, to cross the ocean and come to us at our apartment in Paris, where they remained more than half the time they were in Europe. Almost immediately on his return he was given a place in New York city by a gen- tleman who didn’t even know his wife's family. His employer told me he did his work thoroughly and well. He voluntarily resigned this place, for reasons which Mr. Barger must very well understand, and which bore no sort of relation to my nephew's associations or habits. There was nothing else for him to do. His father-in- law, although a man of large wealth and business connections, did nothing what- ever to assist him in procuring other work. These things, and a great many others tending to show that the fault was as much on her side as on his, could and wouid have been shown but for the agreement of counsel that nothing would be put upon the record that would reflect in any way upon either party to the ill-advised mar- riage contract. JESSE BROWN. ee A Joint Debate at Kensington. The joint debate on the silver question took place in the town hall, Kensington, last night, according to agreement. Mr. B. H. Warner was to have presided, but owing to the fatigue of campaigning, Editor C. ‘W. Clum of the Montgomery Press opened the meeting and announced the terms of debate. Judge O. B. Hallam of Washing- ton was to open with a forty-five-minute speech, to be followed by Ashley M. Gould ot Takoma for one hour, leaving fifteen minutes to Judge Hallam for rejoinder. In opening, Judge Hallam reviewed the history of the two precious metals from earliest times up to the birth of our country, show- ing that the ratio of production of sixteen ounces of silver to one of gold had been practically kept up for hundreds of years. He reviewed the coinage and financial sys- tem of this country from its beginnings and took the ground that silver began to depre- ciate, and gold began to appreciate, from the moment of silver’s disuse as a full legal tender by this and other countries, By restoring free coinage of silver and making it legal tender the bullion value of each metal would find a common level. He scouted the idea of a cheap or 50-cent dol- lar, and said the employers of labor, if they believed a silver dollar would be cheapened, would be the most anxious to have it coined, that they might pay in the cheapest money and secure greater returns for their investments. Mr. Ashley M. Gould evidently had the sympathy of the audience from his first ut- terance. He is a forceful and at times elo- quent speaker, and he appealed strongly to the patriotic impulse to reject what he call- ed the experiment in repudiation. The gold standard was best because it was in use among all leading commercial nations of the world, and because in a gold dollar was the value aS a metal which it bore on its face as a coin. Any attempt to debase a coin was an attempt to debase the credit of the country. It was a moral question, and it would be equally wrong if a coin were one cent under value as if it were fifty. It was robbery to scale down the savings of those who had tolled to lay aside enough for a rainy day; it was robbery of the pensioner, who had left life or health on the field of battle, and to whom the coun- try was now paying back a small portion of its kard-earned debt to him; it was rob- kery of the widow and children of those whose lives were insured, and it was a vio- lation of that commandment from Mount Sinai: “Thou Shalt Not Steal.” He closed with a brilliant peroration to keep the flag undimmed and the honor of our country unsullied. Judge Hallam, in_reply, made several witty drives at Mr. Gould’s method of dis- cussing the points that were not in issue in this debate, and assuming as true things he did not and could not prove, and in set- ting up unsound propositions which were not even claimed by the opposition, and then ingeniously demolishing his own men of straw. At the conclusion Mr. B. H. Warner made the announcement from the stage that on Saturday evening next there will be o grand final rally in the hall, at which showers of republican manna would fall. Mr. Tom C. Noyes and Col. James H. Em- bry, fresh from campaigning in Kentucky, would be the principal speakers. ——_——__ Special Sale Ladies’ $3.50 Button and lace shoes, $2.50, Friday and Saturday. Hoover & Snyder, 1211 F st. n.w.—Advt. ——_ Moody Choir Rehearsal. @he first rehearsal of the season was held by the Moody choir last evening at the Luther Place Memorial Church, about four hundred of the members heing present, under the leadership of Mr. Percy S. Fos- ter. Two of the numbers taken up for re- hearsal were the “Anvil Chorus,” from “Ii Trovatore,” and the “Hallelujah Chorus,” from “The Messiah.” These two numbers will be rendered at_ the big testimonial concert to be given Professor Fanciulli at Convention Hall early in November, ani as the chorus has been invited to partici- pate, it is getting to work early upon the pieces.in question. It is expevied that the choir will number between seven and cight hundred voices this year, and the lead2:s in the organization are enthusiastic over eer etereee which is being displayed in the wo! SATOLLI’S DOST SPEECH Roman Oatholis: Ohurchmen. Statements From Father Slattery, Mgr. Schroederizmnd Dr. Rooker About a Missteg Manuscript. The feeling creatd in many Roman Catholic circles ovensthe deposition of Bishop Keane as reoter of the Catholic University, which the’leaders of the church have been so eager to allay, has been suc- ceeded by another sentiment directed against the reactionist party, represented by Cardinal Satolli and Mgr. Schroeder, and lines are again being drawn over the subject, which is the alleged suppression of the speech delivered at Pottsville by Cardinal Satolli. The Baltimore Sun today has another chapter on the present contro- versy, In the shape of a special dispatch from this city. The article is as follows: The charge that Rev. Dr. F. Z. Rooker, secretary of the apostolic delegation, was responsible for the suppression of the Pottsville speech of Cardinal Satolli, and the statement that on this account he was to be removed, as detailed in the Sun this morning, has started the fires of discussion anew. Statements were issued today by the three parties to the controversy who are in this country. Cardinal Satolli, being in Italy, has not yet been heard from. As has been stated, the speech was apparently lost between Cardinal Satolli and Rev. J. R. Slattery of Baltimore, who compiled the editions of Cardinal ‘Satolli’s addresses. Father Slattery authorizes the following statement: “The addresses of Cardinal Satolli, under the title ‘Loyalty. to Church and State,’ were edited by Rev. J. R. Slattery of St. Joseph's Seminary, Baltimore, at the re- quest of his eminence, No address or letter appeared in the first edition without having been submitted to Cardinal Satolli, both in writing and in proofs. “A second edition was brought out in De- cember, 1895. Every new addition in it was received from Cardinal Satolli personally, to whom also the proofs were submitted. At Cardinal Satolli’s request Dr. Rooker handed to his eminence the. translation of the address delivefed at Woodstock, Md. Dr. Rooker was not present when Cardinal Satolli was arranging with Rev. J. R. Slat- tery the matter for the second edition, nor did he have the handling of any matter which went into the second edition. “Never did Rev. J. R. Slattery receive the address delivered at the German Church at Pottsville, Pa. Up to date, October 28, nei- ther Cardinal Satolli nor’ Mgr. Schroeder nor anybody else has sent the Pottsville ad- dress to the editor of ‘Loyalty to Church and State.’ “Some German papers attacked the editor of ‘Loyalty to Church and State’ for omit- ting the Pottsville address in the second edi- tiorf of “Loyelty to Church and State.’ The editor assumed and now assumes no re- sponsibility for any omissions. He publish- ed all he got.” Mar. Schroeder's Position. Mer. Schroeder's connection with the epi- sode umounts practically to this: Very scon after the edition appeared his atten- tion was called tovthe omission of the Pottsville speech. He wrote to Rev. J. R. Slattery, and also:saw the cardinal sev- eral times. Father/Slattery explajned to him that he had never had this address by Cardinal Satolli, and:satd that if he would send an English transtation, approved by the cardinal, the editor ‘would be pleased to include it in the -third edition. Mer. Schroeder did not do this, and after the matter had gone thus.far it was allowed to drop. Monsignor Schroeder stated that Cardinal Satolli expressed the greatest anger at the “disloyalty” of the man who had sup- pressed the speech. It was intended that it should be printed and he certainly gave it out. Monsignor Schroeder also said that since the interview with Cardinal Satolli he knew perfectly well: who had done this and that he would be properly dealt with in due time. Monsignor Schroeder. was ~seen today at the university by a representative of the Sun, but declined to further discuss the affair. He would not say that Dr. Rooker was the one he meant, but insisted that he had set forth his position as above some time ago and that he still stood by it. As Monsignor Schroeder declined to di- rectly charge Dr. Rooker with the act It appears that the charge comes from other quarters. From what Monsignor Schroe- der published it would seem that he had Dr. Rooker In mind. Dr. Rooker Surprised. Dr. Rooker said today at the delega- tion that he was surprised an attack sheuld be made on him based on such flimsy material. He has written to Cardinal Satolli laying the case before him, and he expects to hear from him before the meeting of the propaganda in December. The appoint- ment of the secretary to the delegation is made by the propaganda, and his succes- sor will be appointed by that body. He has been told a number of times that he would be relieved before long. _— Wheaton Republicans. The republican clubs of the thirteenth election district of Montgomery county, Maryland, will hold a grand rally and bar- becue Saturday next, beginning at 1 ‘o'clock in the afternoon, at Wheaton. It ts announced that the following gentlemen will make addresses: Capt. John McDonald. candidate for Congress from the sixth dis- trict; Col. J. F. Supplee of Baltimore, Tom C. Noyes, Ashley M. Gould, B. H. Warner, aj. Daniel O'Driscoll, W. Riley Deeble, ulian C. Dowell, Marion Dorian, Governor Alphonso Hart, Maj. C. H. Lawrence and Professor Langille. The exercises of the day will be conduct- ed by the following gentlemen: John Addi- scn, president; Philip Eglin, Fletcher Mat- thews, J. Wesley Lancaster, Governor Davis, F. Mathews and R. Gaither, commit- tee of arrangements; F. W. Page, W. C. Dwyer, B. H. Warner, jr., and F.’ Hardy, jr., music; George Gaither, Sam Godman, William Woods and Charles Webster, re- freshments; William Jones, Dangerfield Lo- max and Joe Smith, assistants, Se Chrysanthemum plants,25c, Gude’s,1224 F. —Advertisement. _—__ Health of City. The health of the city underwent an im- provement of 5 per cent during the past week as compared with the week previous. The deaths, as reported at the health de- partment were 110, with a death rate of 20.37. In the week-befcre they numbered 116, with a rate of 21.48, and in the same period last year 119 with a rate of 22.46. The mortality from*typhoid fever fell from 10 to 3, and that among children under five years old from 36, withia rate of 0.12, to 25, with a rate of 0.09,/while that from diph- theria increased from 5 to 8. Except these, no diseases were present in noticeable form. Acute lung diseases remained stationary. Heart and kidney affections showed a mod- erate increase, and‘brain disorders a cor- responding increase. The meteorological conditions presented a mean temperature of the atmosphere of 51; mean relative humidity, 72, being 9 below that of the former week: Highest tempera- ture, 71, on the 21st, and lowest, 38, on the 19th. There were five clear and two cloudy days, with mild ‘winds and baromet- ric pressure of 20.88'mean actual. New cases of diphtheria, 12; cards re- moved, 14; remaining, 28. Of scarlet fever 4 new cases, no cards removed and 8 re- maining. Marriages, 21, and: births, 104. RED ROUGH HANDs, Bad complexions, baby blemishes and falling hair prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. Most. effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest of tollet and nursery soaps. Only cure for pimples because only pre- ventive of clogging of the pores. Sold everywhere. 0c26 OUTDOOR LIFE and Scoit’s Emulsi.n of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites have — cured thousinds of cases of con- sumption in the early stages. When a case is so far ad- vanced that a cure cannot be made, even then TT's EMULSION checks the rapid- ity of the disease, relieves the pains in the cheat, re- duces the night sweats and mekes the cough easier. 10 Con-= sumption. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER. 20, . 189¢—~TWELVE PAGES, Lafayette Square Opera House —“Ham- let” was the bill at the Lafayette 5 melancholy Dane and Mr. Charles B. Han- ford as the King, instead of the charseter of Laertes, which is generally taken by the leading member of the support. Mr. Keene as Hamlet was far from insane, with cool, cunning. judgment, and an intelligent Portrayal of all the phases of that inter- esting character. Mr. Hanford as the King Was impressive, and-it is probable that the character has never before been better brought out in this city. Mr. Bertram Temple as Horatio, and Mr. Lawrence Low- ell as Laertes, were both up to the stand ard set by the leaders in the company, and while Miss Grace Hopkins did not please as much as she might have in the part of Ophelia, during the first of the play, she improved with acquaintance, and in the mad scene developed a strong climax. Mr. Charles Hanford presented “Ingo- mar” yesterday afternoon with the fire and spirit which has given him a name in the interpretation of the part. He appeared, of course, as the barbarian chief, and was ably supported by Miss Grace Hopkins as Parthenia, who evidently had better op- portunities to display her talents than in the heavier parts she has hitherto taken. Mr. Lawrence Lowell as Polidor, and Mr. Bertram Temple as Alastor, were both good, while the remainder of the company rendered creditable support. “Julius Cae- sar” will be the bill this evening, with Mr. Keene as Cassius and Mr. Hanford in his familiar part of Mare Antony. “The World.”—‘‘The World,” one of the comedy and dramatic successes of the day, will be seen at the Bijou Family Theater next week. There is a combination of pathos, fun, sentiment, freaks and humor in the piece which makes it a go, while the scenic effects and costumes make it border on the spectacular. The piece is presented by a ccmpetent cast, containing several well-known people, and with the opportun- ities which the play gives them they should make a distinct hit. In addition to the regular bill next Tuesday night, election night, Manager Whitesell will give a late performance, starting at 11:30 o'clock, dur- ing which the election returns will be read fiom the stage. The Caledonian Club.—The entertainment to be given by the Caledonian Club at Builders’ Exchange Hall, 13th street be- tween G and H streets northwest, next Friday, will be well worth all the patron- age that may be bestowed upon it. The program will be furnished by the Burnt Cork Club, and will be made up of new songs by popular singers, contortion and acrobatic acts, dancing and music. Danc- ing will begin after the entertainment, and refreshments will be served during the course of the evening. ——— Narrow Excape From Death. Mr. Frank Heintz, a young man employed as a watchmaker in Goldsmith's Jewelry es- tablishment on Pennsylvania avenue, had a very narrow escape from death yesterday afternoon. Mr. Heintz has been a sufferer frem cramps for several years past, and yesterday afternoon he suffered an attack. The pain was so severe that Mr. Heintz swallowed six teaspocnfuls of Bryant's Mixture, containing opium, in an effort to ebtain relief. The usual dose of this mixture is one tea- spoonful. Soon after swallowing it Mr. Heintz became drowsy, and, noticing his condition, a friend walked him to the Emergency Hospital. The physicians, see- ing at once that his condition was critical, administered antidotes hypodermically, which produced vomiting, and Mr. Heintz was soon out of danger. He is a German and his home is at 610 East Biddle street, Baltimore. —— National Geographic Society. The meeting of the National Geographic Society Friday evening of this week will be one cf the technical course, in the hall of the Cosmos Club. The paper will be an illustrated one by Mr. Frederick V. Coville of the Department of Agriculture on “The Vegetation of the Great Sage Plains cf Oregon.” Mr. Coville passed a part of last summer in the region described, and to his already wide knowledge of the subject has added new material and illustrations, The scciety seems to more than hold its own this season, and in spite of politics and hard times its membership is increasing and its meetings are attended by even larger audiences than usual. sini Charges Breach of Contract. In a suit in equity filed by him yesterday against Nebraska Davis, Louis G. Free- walt. says that he purchased the oyster businéss of the defendant at 1454 P street last May, the defendant agreeing not to engage in the same business within five squares of the place during the next five years. Mr. Freewalt says that the defend- ant has recently engaged in the same bus hess at 1498 P street, and he asks the court to compel Mr. Davis to keep the alleged contract, and also prays for an allowance of damages. He Is represented by Attorneys Bigelow and Bigelow. a omg Ses Young in Crime. Sam Frazier, colored, ten years old, called at the Columbia Riding Academy yester- day and took $17 from the money drawer. Then the gathered together some of his young companions of both colors .and squandered some of the money on them. They hired a bicycle and ate peanuts and candy until a dose of pain killer was neces- sary, and then the police arrested Sam. Today when the youth appeared in court his father told of how mischievous he had been, and at his request Sam. was sen- tenced to the reform school. Henry Monroe, colored, wanted his young son Charlie sent to the reform school, but his mother wanted him home. “Have you ever thrashed the boy?” the court asked. “Yes, sir,” was the father’s response. “I’ve thrashed him until my nerves stop- “You should have thrashed him until his nerves stopped,” the court remarked, and Charlie was sent home to reform. 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Wiliam Jackson, colored, aged twenty- four, was arrested yesterday by Police- man Seymour upon a warrant charging him with disorderly conduct, sworn out by an acquaintance of the prisoner. When searched at the station a revolver was found on the negro, end an additional charge of carrying concealed weapons was placed against his name. twelve-year-old negro, giving his name as John Francis James, was arrested yes- terday by Policeman Davy Saunders on a charge of petit larceny. The boy was endeavoring to’ sell a gold watch on M street for $1 when arrested. Subsequently it was found that he had stolen the watch from his aunt, Matilda Turner, and the youth was locked up on the charge of larceny. Married Yesterday. Mr. Daniel Johnson, well known in this section of the city, residing on 8ist street, and one of the engireers in the War De- partment building, was married at 8 o'clock last evening at Fredericksburg, V to Miss Gcodrich. The ceremony took place in the Methodist Church, and was the social event of the town for the season. The church was unable to receive the great crowd that gathered to witness the py event. Mr. Daniel Johnson, jr., a nephew of tke grocm, officiated as best mar. A large number of Mr. Johnson's personal friends from Georgetown were guests at the wedding festivities. After the wedding there was the usual reception and wedding supper. Mr. and Mrs. John- son arrived in town today. Notes. Tne wires of the police patrol system are still down, and have been since the recent storm. There is no connection at all with Tenleytown, and all calls made for the wagon come over private tele- phones. Mr. Jacob L. Doty, a former George- town boy, now consul to the Society isl- ands, where he is stationed at Tahiti, is in town visiting his mother and friends. He came here on state business. Last week Mr. Doty addressed the chamber of commerce at Cleveland, Ohio, on the subject of Tahiti. Mrs. Doty, who was a native princess, did not accompany her husband. Since the consul’s arrival here, though, the birth of an heir has been cabled to him. He has been absent from Tahiti for four months. — THE POULTRY ASSOCIATION. Details Getting Into Shape for Next Z Winter's Show. The National Poultry Association met last evening at E. S. Schmid’s, 812 12th street, with a large attendance of members. Charles McClare, a noted western poultry- man, was chosen as one of the judges at the next show. This completes the list of judges of poultry, the others being Phil- ander Williams, the celebrated light brahma breeder of Massachusetts: H. S. Ball, who served last year, and Thomas Scudder, one of the best-known judges in the country. Stanton, the pigeon expert, was chosen to judge that department of the show. Messrs. Ashley Gould, Ernest Gersten- berg and Capt. James E. White were ad- mitted to membership. A large number of letters were read from brominent business men of Washington, Baltimore and other cities, offering money prizes and articles for special premiums at the coming show. A letter was read from R. H. Jacobs. edi- tor of the Poultry Keeper, urging the ass: ciation to provide for holding a breeders’ convention during the show. Mr. Jacobs said more breeders from all over the coun- try would be present than came last win- ter, and he thought there should be a series of meetings held, at which noted specialists should speak or lecture, giving their exper- fence, and suggesting lines of improvement for all progressive poultrymen. A letter was also read from Mr. A. F. Cooper of the Prairie State Incubator Com- pany of Homer City, Pa., stating that that company wanted to show about twenty in- cubators at the exhibition, and hatch out during the show week, January 12 to 16, about 5,000 chicks, The association adjourned to meet at the regular monthly meeting next Wednesday night. ——— In Labor Circles. The Painters’ Brotherhood, No. 170, held a meeting last night at Red Men's Hall and discussed the matter of the employ- ment of non-union and K. of L. painters on the Columbia Theater. They finally voted to support the fight on the theater for alleged discrimination. The members of the National Association of Stationary Engineers, No. 1, of Washington, whica Met last night, were entertained by Mr. H. P. Clark with an address on “A Few Indicator Diagrams.” The lecture was il- lustrated by chalk drawings. Great Nerve and bodily strength 1s given by Hood's Sarsaparilla, which purifies, vitalizes and enriches the blood and builds up *he Whole system. Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the Best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. HOOD'S PILLS are the only pilis to tak with Hood's Sareaparilla. maoeeeeee>epeereey AMUSEMENTS, J. LE LECTURES THIS THURS. AT 8 p.m., Mr. Wocd's, 402 A st. s.c., closing at Wimo- POSS di oo OS 9S9999HOO 09099 * e daughsis, 142 ¥. ave., FRE, 8 p.m. ““Meta- physical Attitude Toward’ the Pressing Protlems of the Day.” Tickets, 25c., or 3 for B0c. _1t* Grand Bicycle Race FOR THE EUGENE FIELD MONUMENT FI COLUMBIA FIELD, 17TH AND C STS. N. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m., pene tbe patronage of the Washington Star and "ot RY PRESS COMMITTEE. Mr. Beriah Wilkins, Mr. Theodore Noyes, Mr. Scott C. Bone, Mr. Rudolph Kauffmann, M.. Frank B. TICKETS, 50 CTS. RESERV! CHILDREN, 25 CTs. 00. Tickete for sale at The prety war oft Sanders & Stayman's, leading hotels and = sicres. oc2T-4t Grand Opera House. Night prices—15e., 25c., 50c. and Te. Matinee pri: Ie., Ze. and 50e, WEEK OF OCTOBER 96. ‘The New and Original Picturesque Romantic Mili- tary Drama, Entitled “SHANNON OF THE SIXTH.” A Story of Life and Love in India. MR. W. H. POWER, Supported by His Own Company of Players. NOTE—A good reserved seat on the first floor, 25¢, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINE] Next Week—Bartley Campbell's 0c 26-6t White Slave. ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER, ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. GUS HILL’S N OVELTIE ‘Highest Salaried Vaudeville Artists in the World. 9 HIGH CLASS ACTS—9 Special Course Scientific Lectures On Electricity. lectures, in lar form, entertaining, ve and elaborately illustrated, eBay experimeats, by electricity before the audi- ence, und numerous other illustrations, intensely interesting. Course opens Nov. 9. ERVED SEAT COURSE 10.00. THE BLISS SCHOOL OF Bliss building, Nos. 35, 87, 89 B st. n.w. ocl9-im Philadelphia. pes ee GH Chass ACs _g ‘The King of Pills is Beecham'a _sy8-dty | sPEciALiY COMPANYS nS APUN STAR S = - The cycling TOCTURES. | GOLUMBIA AGADEMY = _ o1 8 12,000-ft. floor Competent instructors. Charges swall. Music every evening. and P streets. 2a 3. BART BRITTADS, Mgr. Take F street cars. tmb5-Stt DECORATIVE AND INDUST! ART—EXHIBI- ‘Miss Sallie T. Humphreys, in- and Miss Emma Huinph- League, 508 17th st. n.w., ct. 31, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cards of admission at Fischer's Art Store. oc28-2t NG PARK, 14068 N. Y. AVE. cxcle resort in city. Now is the best time of the year to learn to ride; zood clay track: com- petent instructors: ‘electric “lghted: compitmen- ry lessons to ladies. Open every day and even- . Bring your ALL CAN LEARN WHO TRY. Use “Hyomei” in Public. If your Asthma Bronehi breathing bard; if “stoned co with Cures by Inhalation. 1855 Becond street, San Diego, Cal., May 27, 1896. Your Pocket Inhaler has shown itself a record breaker in heading off and stopping colds this year. Rev.) C. W. MAGGART. “Hyomes yore! Ad- ale Extra bottle 50 cents. Balm, a wonderful bealer, 25 cents. vice free of W. S. Thompson, 0c22-th, tf 708 15th st., Washington. $1.00. here EW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Mats, GREAT SUCCESS OF ‘The Operatic Comedy by Harry and Edward Pauk ton, authors of Erminie, Niobe, &e., DORCAS Eva Davenport, Marie Millant, Drew Donaldson, Minnie Jurboe, Marie Davenport, William Brod« erick, Charles O. Bassett, Fred. Frear, Artbug Seaton, Charles W. Myers. WATTY HYDES, Musical Director, X-TRA—AIli Next Week. Thos. W. Van Ostea's Reigning Extravaganza x MISS f PHILADELPHIA By Edgar Smith and Herman Perlet, WILLIE COLLIER and 100 others. oc20-3t,44 ACADEMY Prices, 3, 50, The. and £1.00, Wed. and Sat. Mats. 25 nnd S0c. Iteserved, JOHN W. ISHAM’S ORIENTAL AMERICA, With its wealth of effects. 6 ARTISTS. GORGEOUS COSTUMES. ‘Success, SI SPECIAL—NEXT SUNDAY EVENING, GRAND SACRED CONCERT By the Oriental America Company Popular Prices, T5c.—He.—25e. Reserved. <T WEEK—— Washington's Favorite Farce Comedian, PETER F. DAILEY, In JOHN J. McNALLY'S Original Farce, A GOOD THING. NEW SONGS. GET YOUR SEATS TODAY. LArsverie sev Every NEW SI THE EMINENT TEAGED! Thomas W. Keene, Accompanied by Charles B. Hanford, ‘The Popular Young Tragedian of This City. TONIGHT. Augustin Daly’s ‘Company. MISS ADA REHAN. Regular prices, ranging from 25 cents to $1.50, No higher. Mon. and G OF THE SST HREW RANCB of the season, 4LL THIS || | The novelty KHED! || vangest Colored Compeny Tene “Darkest America,” BY FRANK DUMONT. M’g'm't, AL. G. FTELD. Next week: Grand scenic production, “The World.”* 0c3 HALLOWEE MUSICAL AND LITERARY OF Th In Builders’ Exchang FRIDAY, OCTOLER 30, 1896. Concert begins at’S pam. suarp. Refreshments served at Dai Tickets, each, 25 cents. BANJO. MR. JOS. CULL od spotty ad horough and practical. ternnte finger- ing) Send for chrevlar. “STUDIO, 1451'S stoclOtm EXCURSIONS, ETC. __ Grand Oyster Roast Marshall Hall, Sunday, November 1. Steamer Macalester leaves 7th st. wharf at 12 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Returning, leaves the Hall at 1 and 5 p.m. Rol )-TRIP FARE, 2 CENTS. ALL THE OYSTERS YOU CAN EAT POR 25 CTS, We furnish oyster knives free of charge. LADILS ES ACLALLY INVITED, Arlington, Fort Myer, Falis Church. Electric cars from Aqueduct bridge. oct4-tw W., A. AND F. C. R'¥ CO, Steamer [iacalester — MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, Daily (except Sunday), At 10-a.m.. returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m, FARE, KOUND TKLP, 50c. Q0Bt E with Mount Vernon adiission coupon, r sale at Wharf and at hotels. Will also make river landiugs as far as Glymont, stopping for ceelght aud passengers both wage, For charters. etc., apply at vtlice of steamer Macal- ocdtt L. L. BLAKE, Captain, Norfolk & \Vashington Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, ‘Newport ‘News and ail polnte south by steel palace steamers “Ne "and ~Wasuing- Wi Southbound. ‘orthbound. E4- Washington, 7:00 p.m.| Lv. Portsamouth.5:00 p.m. Alesandria.. ‘BU p.m. Lv. Norfolk. ‘Monroe.6:30 a.) Ly Ft. 10 p.m. 20 tS a te carte, est Soup: a from’ the best. that the markets of fashington and Norfolk afford. Tickets v4 15th street ‘board stea can also be ished on the aod New York avenue, and om where time table, map, ete., information desired will be tur tion to the wi foot of 7th st Wvasee "3 wharf. x ot Sie N. General Manager. TET ts