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10 “THE EVENING STAR, ‘MONDAY,’ NOVEMBER 16, 1896-FOURTEEN PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Mus:c—“The War of Wealth.” Bijou Theater—Pete Baker in “Chris and Lena.” Columbia Theater—E. M. and Joseph Hol- Jand in “A Superfluous Husband” and ‘‘Col. Carter of Cartervilie.” Grand Opera House—“The Great Train Robbery.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—The Rose Hill Folly Company. Lafayette Square Opera House—Fregoll. New National Theater—Miss Georgia Cay- van in “Squire Kate.” aoe nal Rifles Armory—Morton Cadets’ ‘air. Church of Our Father—Illustrated lecture by Dr. A. G. Rogers on “The Romance of Northern England.” oe EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 am. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.@. FOR EXTRA FINE ROAST BEEF Go to KEANE’S stands in Center market. An unusually choice assortment of Home- dressed Beet on exhibit—just now. And he doesn’t charge any more than the regular market prices. —=< = Cheon, the best 50c. Tea in America. Pure American Refined Sugars at cost. Seven city. storee. "C.D. KENNY. For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Mar- ket. Boston Corned Beef a specialty. CITY AND DISTRICT. Death of Mr. R. G. Wilson. Mr. Robert G. Wilson died yesterday morning at his residence, 1114 18th street northwest. He was a native of Scotland, but had resided in this city for a umber of years. He was at one time a watch- man in the Treasury Department. He was a member of the Grand army, having been a lieutenant in the Union army dur- ing the war. He was also a member of Pentalpha Lodge, No. 23, F. A. A. M., un- der whose services the remains will be in- terred at Arlington on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. a Washington Jockey Club Races. ‘The Pennsylvania railroad will operate special trains to Benning race course, leav- ing Washington at 1:00 and 140 p.m., re- turning immediately after races. Thanks- giving day only trains will leave at 12:30 and 1:00 p.m.—Advt. Ege sg Ask an Accounting. Thomas E. Waggaman and John W. Pil- ling have filed a bill in equity against Mary A. McNally, praying that a receiver be appointed to take charge of and collect the rents of premises situated at the north- west corner of ilth and N streets. ee We Don't Ru Into Print With promises to undersell everybody else, but we do promise not to let anybody undersell us. James F. Oyster, pioneer of low prices for fine butter. 900 Pa. ave—Advt. eee Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the fellowing: White—Allan de Cou Mueller and Marie A. Allen; Edward Kremb and Laura A. Thompson; Richard Courtney and Priscilla A. Chesser, both of St. Mary’s ecunty, Md. Colored—Siephen Taylor and Barbara Smith. —— Extra Value in Shoes. Women’s $2.85, and $2.50 Shoes. button and lace. Hoover & Snyder, 1211 F.—Advt. eae Physicians’ Licenses. In a communication received by The Star a physician asks the reason for the delay in the medical supervisors’ iseuance of the licerses to those physic’'ans who were regis- tered before the passage of the medical kil A reporter of The Star investigated the matter. He found that the delay was cxused by the lack of funds. The bill did not carry with it any appropriation to car- ry out its provisions, and the board was re- liant solely upon the fees received from the physicians examined for the purchase of supplies. However, a book has been pur- chased on credit, and at the present time a clerk is engaged !n makirg out the licenses, which will be delivered to the physicians within a short time. — Overlook Inn and Races. A pleasant drive by the way of Overlook Inn to Kenning races. Open all the year round.—Advt. ——__ Death of Gol. George P. Wood. Colonel George P. Wood died Saturday evening at his residence, 913 T street north- West. The funeral will be held Wednes- day in Foundry M. Church, and the in- terment will be at Glenwood, under the auspices of Garfield Post, No. 7, G. A. R. Colonel Wood served through the war in the 14th Indiana Infantry, and achieved distinction in many tierce conflict: He was widely kuown and had many warm friends. ge Large, Heautiful Chrysanthemums. The finest specimens of their kind at Gude's, 1224 F. Cut “Mums,” 25 cts. doz. to 25 cts. each.—Advt. a) Youthful Depravity. A case of youthful depravity was brought to light in the Police Court Saturda; when Eliza Tolson, a thirteen-year-old col- ored girl, was arraigned for larceny. Ac- cording to the testimony the girl was clearly guilty of housebreaking. She bold- ly entered a small store, conducted Ly Mary Baker, and proceeded to empty thé show case. On the approach of the proprietress, she crouched behind the counter and related a clever story, when discovered, to explain her presence there. Eliza admitted that she had been in court before for the larceny of a coat. She was lectured by Judge Kimball, who imposed a fine of $5. He added that commitment to the Reform School will be the punishment of the girl if she is again brought into court. ee Flooring, $1.50 Per 100 Feet. Kiln-dried, heart, one width and length. F. Libbey & Co., 6th st. end New York ave. —Advertisement. ———_ Electrical Workers. The regular weekly meeting of Local Union, No. 26, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was held Friday evening, with President M. O. Spring in the chair. Presi- dent Spring tendered his resignation on the ground that he thought the place could be better filled by some one else, but the union refused to accept it. Committees were appointed to wait on the management of the Consumers’ Brewing Company and ask them to employ only union electrical work- ers for that class of work; to arrange games at the club rcoms, and to draft reso- lutions in memory of Joseph Henry, a member of the crganization, who died Thursday at the home of his parents at Sunbury, Pa. Z Graff, trustee, and James Coleman have filed a bill in equity against Esther A. Keyser and others, for the ap- pointment of a truatee to convey to Cole- man the title and interest of the defend- ants in and to the west 20 feet of lot 14, square 616. £ —__ Young People’s Society. The regular business and social meeting of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor of the North Presbyterian Church was held at the residence of Mrs. Menry, 1225 New Jersey avenue northwest, last Friday. The meeting took the form of a progressive liberty party, the house being very artistically decorated with the national colors and potted plants. After.a brief business meeting, a fine musical pro- gram was rendered. | Among those who took part were Mrs. Langworthy of Chi- cago, Mrs. C. B. Ramsdel, Mrs. C. V. K. Stewart, Miss Grace Kraemer, and others. This was followed by, the new game, “pro- gressive liberty.” Refreshments were then served, and.all present agreed that the affair was @ decided success. MADE SOME ARRESTS Men Who Kill Ducks in the Night Time. Police Detail Takes to- Boats to Secure Offenders—The Laws Under ‘Which the Arrests ‘Were ‘Made: Saturday night the police boat Joe Black- burn did not leave the 7th street wharf, and persons who went out on the river in small boats with guns and ammunition, presumably in quest of ducks, had no Treason to believe that they were in danger of being caught by the police. But in this they were mistaken, for Harbormaster Sut> ton had obtained a special detail of police- men to patrol the river‘at night. This de- tail was obtained because of the large number of con.plaints made against illegal fishing and gunning between this cliy and Alexandria. It had been reported that fishermen had been hauling seine between sundown and sunrise and that big guns had been employed to slaughter the ducks: These gunners, it was reported, had been using lights as decoys for ducks on the river at night. Ducks will never fail to go to a light and when the “quack!” “quack!” is heard they are usually near enough to the boat to be killed with an oar or stick. With so many complaints from. sportsmen the harbormaster last week concluded to apprehend the violators of law if possible, and secured the det&il. Two small boats in which were six police- men, under ¢ommand of Acting Captain Perry of the police harbor boat, left the wharf between 9 and 10 o'clock Saturday night, intending to spend the night on the river and arrest violators of law. Policemen Auldridge, Kelly and ‘Posey were in the larger of the two boats and Acting Captain Perry was with them. This boat started down the river.in. the direc- tion of the District line, near Alexandria, with the intention of covering the waters in the river off Four-Mile Run, where it had been reported the illegal seining was being done, while the other boat hovered avout the flats and went up the George- town channel, expecting to find gu: ners and perhaps some illegal fishermen. off Jackson City. Made a Capture. About the time the men on the lower river were in position to. watch the fishing grounds they saw what appeared to be a decoy in the shape of a big headlight on the bow of a skiff. It was then nearly 11 o'clock, and the light was between Dangér- field Point and the magazine on the oppo- site side of the river. Immediately the little police boat headed across the river and soon overtook the skiff, on the bow of which there was a headlight almost big enough for a river steamer, while in the boat sat two men and one of them had a gun. Ducks were scarce on the river, and there was not one in the boat. The police, of course, had no light on their boat. The occupants of the boat proved to be Mr. Hamilton Glaze of the National Museum and Mr. Andrew Young, son of Special Policeman Thomas Young. Meeting the policemen ended their trip, and they were taken to the police sta- tion and charged with violating the pro- vision of the law which says: “That no person shall trap, net or en- snare any wild bird or water fowl, or have in possession any trap, net or snare, with intent to capture or kill any wild bird or water fowl, urder a penalty of $5 for every bird or water fowl so trapped, netted or en- snared, and under a further penalty of $20 for having in possession any such net, trap or snare; and such net, trap or snare shall be forfeited and destroyed.” Had the gunners killed any ducks they would have been charged under the thir- teenth section of the ‘act, which provides: “That no person shall kill or shoot at any bird or wild fowl in the night time, under a penalty of $25 for every bird or wild fowl so killed. and under a further penalty of $10 for shaoting at any bird or wild fowl in the night time aforesaid.” The police accepted $20 collateral for the appearance. of each of the defendants, and during the remainder of the night this crew made no other arrests. This morning the defendants were rep- resented in court by C. Mayrice Smith, and a continuance until Thursday was granted. It is contended, on behalf of the defend- ants, that there is a United States law re- quiring that every hoat on the river at night shall carry a light, and that they had not violated any law, while, on the other hand, the police claim that the head- light was there as a decoy for ducks, and that the law referred to does not reauire that a shot gun and ammunition for shoot- mg shall be carried. Judge Miller will hear the case, and there will probably be some interesting ar- guments made. The case is of considerable interest to both gunners and the river po- lice, and the latter say that if these men are acquitted it will prove a serious stum- bling block in the way of enforcing the law. The Other Boat. Between 4 end 5 o’clock in the morning the members ‘cf the other- police trew ‘over- hauled John Ferguson, who. is probably the best gunner in this city, and who is so familiarly known as “Jack” Ferguson. ‘He wes in a skiff and had his gun and ammu- nition, but no light, with him. The officers found’ him near the end of the flats oppo- site the arsenal point, and his claim was that he was on his way.to Hunting creck to gun in Virginia waters soon after day- break. This did not save-him, however, for the officers arrested him and charged him with violatirg the 17th section of the act, which declares: “That there shall be no shooting, or hay- ing in possession in the open air of imple- ments for shooting, on the first day of the week, called Sunday; and any person yjo- lating the provisions of this section shall be Mable to a penalty of not more than $25 nor less than $10 for each offense.” ‘To this charge the defendant entered. a plea of guilty in Judge Miller’s court this morning. Policemen Mullen, Browne and Scnneider, who were in the boat, were in court to tell of the arrest. When they had explained the circumstances of the arrest the defendant told the court that he’ was cn his way to Virginia waters at the time of his arrest. He knew of the law, but! said he had frequently started off on gunning trips on Sunday, because-his leave from the cffice usually commences on that day. Judge Miller read the section of the law vnder which the prosecution had been brought and imposed a fine of 310, the lowest penalty provided. sSrenees CERAMIC ART. Crowds Examine a Remarkable Col- lection at Woodward & Lothrop’s. An interesting scene was witnessed today in the art rooms of the establishment of Woodward & Lothrop, where throngs of, people spent hours in inspecting a col- lection of porcelains, bfté-a-brac, an- tiques, &c. The display was eyidently an; attractive one, for the visitors lingered long over the beautiful specimens, illustrating various schools of ceramic art, A further opportunity will be given tomorrow to see this collection, It comprises handsome ‘and choice specimens of old Marseilles, May- ence, Lille, _Capo-di-Monte Lowestoft, Crown Derby, Strasburg, Chelsea, Rouen, Royal Worcester, Imper.al Sevres, Dresden ard also specimens of soft~paste (Plate Tendre) Sevres pofcelains, Royal Vienna, pereelairs and a selection of ivory minfa~ tures and Empire Marqueterie and Buhl furniture. Mr. B. Grossbaum of London, England, collected these works of art, and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Satur- day of this week, at 11 .m. and 3 p.m. each day, the articles will be offered at public sale and scld without reserve.. As may be seen from a printed catalogue, the collection comprises useful, as well as or-- ramental works of ert. It is impossible to enumerate even the most striking exam ples of the various schools and styles rep- resented in this collection. . ee Second Application. For the second time Amelia T. Measer | has applied for divorce from Emanuel H. J. Measer, her first suit having been dismiss- ed last July. The parties were = tober 4, 1891, and Mrs. Measer chara her husband: with cruelty, infidelity drunk- enness. She prays that he be restrained from interfering with or molesting her, 4nd asks for alimony and counsel fees. 2 SS ‘Women's $2.55 and $2.50 S$! we or lace. Hoover & Snyder, 1211 F.— v # | ganization of the army. AMUSEMENTS. Miss Howe's Operatic Debut—A matinee performance of the “Bohemian Girl’ is or- | dinarily an.occasion which passes without much note, excepting among those whose devotion to Balfe’s tuneful strains has lin- gered through the years. But the one which occurred at the Columbia Theater Satur- day afterncon was an occasion of much local interest. The role of Arline was per- formed by Miss Mary Helen Howe, whose progress as a student of music has been such as to command favorable comment, both from her friends and from disinter- ested observers. Her debut promised well for her future, and her membership in the Metropolitan Opera Company will give her an opportunity to further improve the tal- ents she has already displayed. There is a vast difference between a debut among strangers and one which occurs among those severest and frankest of critics, per- sonal acquaintances. -It is also an under- taking of some magnitude to perform a role so well known as Arline. «It invites com- parison with the very highest standards of vocal excellence. Notwithstanding these circumstances, the verdict was unanimously to the effect that she had met the test with the greatest credit. A great point in her favor was the fact that she had accurately memorizéd her part, and left no chance for any interruption of the smoothness of the erformance. There was no wavering or esitation in her work, and her votce showed in a gratifying degree the results of careful training combined with musical taste and a determination to succeed. Sig- nor Montegriffo sang the role of Thaddeus ‘with melodious vim, and Edward Knight was excellent in the comedy character of “Devilshoof.” Miss Lizzie Macnichol was charming in her impersonation of the “Gypsy Queen,” as she is in anything that she undertakes. Flowers in lavish quanti- ties were passed over the footlights to Miss Howe, and they were no more generous in their profusion than the wishes for her con- tinued success that went with her from the audience. > — SIGHTS IN ASHANTILAND. Lecture by George K. French Before the Geographie Society. The lecture Friday evening before the Gecgraphic Society by George K. French on Ashentiland was one of the best yet given under the auspices of the society. Mr. French was with the English military expedition to Ashanti last year, and his narrative of sights and experiences there was full of interést from beginning to end. Mr. Gardiner Hubbard, president of the Geographic Society, introduced Mr. French, and he entered at once on a straightfor- ward description of the country, its peo- ple, customs, resources and capabilities. The illustrations given by the stereopticon were from snap shot fegatives taken by Mr. French and were beautifully colored. It is not exaggeration. to say that they were among the best ever shown before the Geographic Society. The gold coast is so-called because of the auriferous sands of the seashore and the mountain streams, which distinguish the region from the ivory coast, the pepper coast and the grain coast. The natives succeed in getting much gold from these sands, and in the interior are rich deposits, whence come by every caravan to the coast considerable amounts of the shining metal. This coast for 350 miles belongs to England, the interior boundaries streich ing away to the Soudan. The journey from the coast through the tangled gloomy fcr- ests, the danger to human life from the hostility of the natives and the ravages of fever were well described. ‘The preva- lence of rare and valuable Umber was shown in the use of mahogany for bridge flooring on the military road to the in- terior. This road the natives have imces- santly attacked and destroyed since it was built by the British in 17s3. These an- noyances were the cause of the expedition last year, when about 1,000 English troops with repeating rifle. conquered = the Ashanti army of 20,000 men with spears. The people are federated under one king, there being a number of lesser kings, who insist on considerable state c in their presence, and regard themselves as mighty potentates. Kumassi, the capital of Ashanti, was well described and_pic- tured and numerous views of the Ashanti palavers and processions shown. With Mr, Henry Tipping. a young Englishman, Mr. French went far inland, visiting these kings until finally Mr. Tipping was pros- trated and died of jungle ever. Mr. French was attacked by it and obliged to seek a speedy voyage homeward. ‘The fearful slaughter of human iife in y ropitia- tion of heathen deities was fully told, and the genial countenance of the Ashanti chief executioner, who, it 1s said, has sent as many as 50,000 of his fellow sinners into the beyond, was thrown on the screen in a cheerful light. The king, it is said, keeps a stock of wretches on hand to of- fer as sacrifice on the slightest pretext. If it thunders the superstition is that it is the complaint of the King’s dead an- cestors, and a slave or two or a prisoner of war has his head cut off and his tody offered up in a series of ceremonies to ap- pease them. When the king dies about 2,000 of his slaves and wives are slain, so they may keep him company into the bet- ter land. ‘Mr. French was intently listened to and the clear style of his graphic description of what he saw made the lecture most en- joyable throughout. eet MRS. BOOTH-TUCKER. She Appears Before a Large Audience at Calvary Church. There was a large congregation at Cal- vary Baptist Church yesterday to see and hear Mrs. Booth-Tucker. Standing room even was exhausted. Mrs. Booth-Tucker was on the way from New York to St. Louis, and spent but a day here. With her on the platform were Brigadier William Evans, Brigadier Susle Swift, Brigadier Alice Lewis, and Staff Captain Blanche Cox, the only local representative of the army. After Salvation Army hymns were sung, the audience joining in the chorus, Briga- dier Susie Swift was introduced. She is connected with the Salvation Army papers. She told in’ an entertaining way how she joined the army. She first sought the army barracks in Scotland searching for a news= paper story. She was converted and en- tered on the work. She told some of the in- cidents of her work in Chicago in founding a home for outcast women, and explained that people could find religion as well in a Yow saloon as in elegant churches. Brigadier Evans then introduced Mrs. Booth-Tucker. The distinguished Salva- tionist took for her text the Sixty-eighth Psalm. She said this Psalm was a com- mand on the Salvation Army to accept the word of the Lord as its motive, amd go forth into the dark places. The principal duty of soldiers was to serve without fear. Summed up in a few words, the command ofthe Psalm was to furnish light for places that heretofore had been dark. Mrs. Booth-Tucker thanked the people of Wash- ington for their interest in the local or- She felt certain they would receive their reward either here or hereafter, and hoped they would not allow their interest to lag. Brigadier Lewis announced that derfial week begins today, and concluded her re- marks with prayer. Mrs. Booth-Tucker also offered prayer before the close of the service. An invitation was extended to join the Auxiliary Association, and a number of signatures were secured. Mrs. Booth-Tuck- er held a meeting in the evening at Foun- ary M. E. Church. -Mrs. Booth-Tucker is a tall, fine-looking woman, resembling her father in features. She speaks with a rich, strong voice, and is a cultivated, well-poised woman. While ‘ere, she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Macfariand. aking of the work of founding homes for Armenian exiles in this country, Mrs. Beoth-Tucker said the work was progress- ing hopefully. These people were given temporary shelter at the Salvation farm at Rahway, N. J., and many have already found permanent dtcupations in New Eng- land and the middle states. Today, she sald, the home for ex-convicts -would be opened in California, where a fine farm of 350 acrés has been fitted up for this: needed work of reform. Mrs. Booth-Tucker leaves today for St. Leuis to attend the world’s W. C. T. U. convention. She will address the conven- tion on methods of Salvation Army work and results accomplished. ———— < Worthless Check. Harry H. Donaldson, a white man thirty years of age, was held for the grand jury in $1,000 bonds this afternoon by Judge Miller for attempting to pass a worthless check for $25 on Riggs & Co. Saturday af- ternoon. Donaldson claimed that the check was given him by a former employer, Charles G. Parker, a painter, of 931 T street. EPWORTH LEAGUE Closing of the SixthdAnnual: Convention Yes- : oterday. The New Offivera:Elected and the Re- ports Submitted—Good Work of Departments. The’sixth annyal:convention of Washing- ton District _Epworth,League, Baltimore conference of =the Methodist Episcopal Church, which’ was in session Friday and Saturday of last week and yesterday at Metropolitan M. E. Church,4% street north- west, Rev. Dr.: Hugh Jéhnston, pastor, closed last evening with a consecration meeting conducted by Dr. Johnston, The proceedings of the convention throughout were considered extremely in- teresting by all.who attended, and the ad- dresses made and papers read were of a character that:those who heard them and are working. for. the advancement of the various causes for which the Epworth Leagues stand “are confident will result in the accomplishment of a vast amount of good during the ensuing twelve months. After the close of the report published by The Star of Saturday the session fér the election of officers for the'term just begun was held. President Fred E. Tasker occupied the chair, and Mr. F. T. Israel was secretary. ‘The devotional-exercises were in charge of Rev. Dr. J. B. Stitt of Dumbarton Avenue M. -'E."Church, Georgetown, immediately. following which Secretary Israel called the chaptor roll. There were twenty-five responses from as many chapter presidents, and as his name was subsequently an- nounced made a report. This was a brief, concise statement of what had been ac- complished during the past year. The speakers were limited to two minutes each, but in this short space of time they related facts which proved that every chapter on the roll was in an excellent and flourishing condition. President's Report. The annual report of President Tasker was an interesting document. Mr. Tesker sald that he had entered upon the duties of the presidency of the league at the begin- ning of the year just closing with some doubts that the outcome would be as suc- cessful as he wished. He had, he said, been agreeably disappointed, and through the efforts of those who had rendered him the necessary assistance there were now thirty-six chapters in the league, an in- crease of seven since the last convention. Nine new leagues were organized and only two ceased to exist. Besides the increase in the roll the entire membership had, he said, been brought into closer fellowship and much more had been learned by all of the purposes of the league. Other Report The report of Rey. T. J. Clark, first vice president, stated thet during the year the aggregato of meetings conducted under the auspices of the various chapters was 1,278. These were attended by about 94,000 per- sons, and there had been 80 conversions. Second Vice sPresident Mrs. M. M. Mitchell, in charge of the mercy and heip department, made en interesting statement regarding what kad beer done through the efforts of the members of the league and especially those, who were her personal aids for the patients at Sibley, Columbia, Garfield, Freedmen's, Homeopathic and the Children’s hospitals, also the Protestant Home for the Aged, Washington Asylum, workhouse, Jail, Home for Incurables and the Epworth League Home for Aged Wo- men. Third Vice President Mrs. H. B. Moulton and Fourth Vice President W. J. Palmer gave reports fer the literary and social departments, respectively, and each re- port showed that much gcod work had been accomplished. The report of Mr. F- F. Israel, recording secretary, showed that the District League now has’ 8,268’ members,.divided into three classes, as follows: Active, of whom there are 2,467; ussociate, 746, and honorary, 55. ‘The recording secretary also referred to the fact that since the last annual conven- tion President W. B. Matthews resigned and Mr. P.B. Tasker ‘was chosen to suc- ceed him. He likewise stated that Mr. Geo. Armstrong was elected treasurer to suc- ceed Mr. E. G. H. Austin, resigned. The treasurer's report stated that there was a balance in the treasury of $13.78. The report of Mr. George S. Gibson, the corresponding secretary, gave an account of the work done by him. Miss A. E. Crump, superintendent of the Junior Epworth League, announced that nearly 1,600 new members had been se- cured in her department since the adjourn- ment of the convention of last year. Officers Elected. At the close of the hearing of the reports above mentioned the annual election of offi- cers was held, and the following were re- elected: President, Mr. F. E. Tasker; sec- ond vice president, Mrs. M. M. Mitchell; fourth vice president, Mr. W..J.. Palmer. recording secretary, Mr. F. T. Israel, the latter despite nis repeated declinations to serve longer as an officer. The following were re-elected to take the place of retiring incumbents: First vice president, Mr. Harry Farmer; third vice president, Miss Amy May; corresponding secretary, Mr. J. H. Allen; treasurer, Mr. R. E. Armstrong; svperintendent of the Junior League, Mrs. R. M. Moore. SS TO SECURE CO-OPERATION. Board of Children’s Guardians and Associated Charities, Mr..Herbert W. Lewis, the-agent of the board of children's guardians, has written a letter to the general secretary of the Associated Charities which is very perti- nent at the present tifte, when efforts are being made to secure more complete co- operation between the various charitable institutions of the city. In his letter Mr. Lewis says: “The agents and visitors of the Asso- ciated Charities will, no doubt, frequently have knowledge of children abuscd, aban- doned, moraily exposed, or found in cir- cumstances of hurtful poverty, and who can best be protected and relieved by the exercise of the authority given the courts of the District to place such children in the custody of the beard of children’s guar- dians. I understand it to be the policy of the Assoviated CWarities to refer to ap- propriate agencies for assistance all cases coming to the notice of its agents, and to keep, for reference and guidance, complete records of families and-individuals seeking relief or found subject to the operations of tke charitable agencies of the District. “Believing that such a policy will pro- mote scientific. administration, prevent abuses, cut off.impostors, and at the same time furnish-more:adequate and satisfac- tory assistance in really deserving cases properly dependent upon the people of the District of Columbia, I request that you report to the board of children’s guardians all children betonging to the District of Columbia who appear to you to be entitled to the benefits provided for its wards. “I also direct-your attention to the per- manence and #uthoritative character of the guardianship of the board over chil- dren placed unden its protection: by the courts of the District, as provided for in the law. This I believe to be in harmony with the true principles of charity organ- ization, which take fer their motto, ‘Not alms, but a friend.’ pe “I can assure you of prompt and ef- fective action in cases reported by you, and of my desire to establish the closest co-operation at ‘all points where the work of the board of children’s guardians ap- proaches that of the “Associated Chari- ties.” Bath of Beauty. Baby blemishes, pimples, red, rough hands and falling hair prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. Most effective ekin purifying and beautifying soap, as well as purest and” sweetest of toilet and nursery soaps. Orly curesfor pimples because only pre- vertive of inflammation and clogging of the pores. Sold everywhere. Gold watches Silver -prices.. - $15 is ell I ask for a Ladics’ or Gentleman's Solid -Gold- Watch, “with a guarantecd Elzin or Waltham movement. Engraved free of charge. $25 won't buy:.a better timepiece—anywhere. **310="=-9th st.-SPIER wol3-144 * RAISED THE BOYCOTT. Columbia Typographical Union and the Metropolitan Rond. Columbia Typographical Union at its reg- ular monthly meeting held yesterday voted to raise the boycott on the Metropolitan Street Railway Company which has existed for several months past. The questicn came up on the submission of the report of the committee appointed to investigate an allegation that the boycott had been ordered without due consideration and that it was not only ineffective, but that the observance of the order inconve- nienced many members of the union. The conclusion reached by the committee was that the boycott ought to be raised. The report led to a long and earnest dis- cussion, and its adoption was opposed by Several members. Some of these wanted the matter deferred until a future meeiing, and they stated that they believed the whole trouble would be amicably adjusted in a few days. The majority thought oth- erwise, however, and, after many of the members had stated their reason for their belief along this line, the report was adopt- ed by @ large majority. During the discus- sion President George H. Harries of the Ten omneny was referred to in a 5 oft speakers imentary manner by a number Mr. W. H. Stickell and a commit the Plasterers’ Assembly 1644, nights or Labor, were admitted to protest against the crganization of the Operative Plasterers’ Union. They submitted a written state- ment, charging that seventeen members of .that organization, which numbers 150, were dropped trom the assembly. They’ were opposed to organizing the craft under a union charter and would prefer that they remain unorganized. ‘They also charged that the Central Labor Union was com- posed largely of disreputable organizations and stated that the assembly weuld not so far recognize that body as to bring the matter to Its attention when they were di- | rected to do co by the Bricklayers’ Union. The statement requested the priatess to pes Pose the action of the Central Labor Union. Messrs. Spohn and Silver of the latter body. by request of several members of Columbia Union, were present to answer the charges pees ane ee against the Central nion and Building T: which they did. Set es ‘The union decided to refer the entire mat- ter to the grievance committee for investi- gation, with instructions to hand in their report at the next regular meeting. Considerable time was occupied by the discussion of a proposed amendment to the constitution, 9s follows: Section 11—Committee on enforcement of civil service law. ‘To this committee shall be referred all complaints of members of this union in government employ in which the civil service law is alleged to have been violated. T!is committee shall give a hear- ing to both parties to the controversy, re- Forting the facts, together with any rec- ommendations it nay make, to the union ‘or action at the stated meetin; ving the hearing.” Se ae ‘The adoption of the amendment was: nd- vecated by Mr. 8. J. Triplett and others and opposed by Messrs. John L. Kennedy and Shelby Smith, and was defeated. A resolution was offered to found an “out-of-work” fund, but tts consideration was deferred until the next meeting. A resolution to grant the use of the hall to the Workingmen’s Library Association for an entertainment was adopted by an unentinous vote. A report from the board of trustees stated ‘that since the last regular meeting of the union the bonded indebtedness of the or- ganization has been reduced by a handsome amount. A special meeting of District Assembly No. 66, Knights of Labor, was held last evening, but no business of special interest was transacted. —-.+ LEGION OF LOYAL WOME! Entertainment in Aid of the Chari- table Work of the Winter. The Legion of Loyel Women held a meet- ing Friday night at their headquarters which combined pleasure Iberally with business. An oyster supper was given un- der the auspices of the sewing guild which yielded a handsome return, which is to be applied to charitable uses during the com- ing winter. Annual reports were read by the chairwomen of the various committees, showing a prosperous condftion of the business affairs of the legion. A most pleasant feature of the evening was the presentation to Mrs. Pomeroy, ex-president of the legion, of a jeweled’ badge. Mrs. Rose Ferree making the speech of the oc- casion. Mrs. Pomeroy responded most hap- pily. At the recent annual meeting of the legion the following new officers were in- stalled for the coming year: President, Mrs. Ruth D: Blasland; vice president, Mrs. H. N. Rose; treasurer, Mrs. May Young; finati- cial secretary, Mrs. Kathleen Temple; cor- responding secretary, Mrs. Adelia Perham; herald, Miss Maggic Cox; page, Miss Effie Bundick; sentinel, Miss Florence Perkins; warder, Miss Carrie Shinn; pianist, Mrs. Emma Myers. The office of recording sec- retary, which is within the gift of the pres- ident, will be filled by Mrs. Helen A. Engle. Men’s 83.00 and £3.50 Shoes, Double-soled. Calf-lined. Very stylish. Hoover & Snyder, 1211 F.—Advt. socgeteefegece eet ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar bakit der. Highest of all in leavening strength, <Latest United States Government ad a a SeSongeaseogenseesons eoeceondontensnege oshostoalpetoctoatoateeteatete oi stestostostrtoetocte Seesien Godot ed s rod Report. : ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wal Sereeteereenrnrcterts On November 17, 18 and 19 the Hygienic Kneipp Malt Coffee will be served free at the establishments of ‘Wm. R. Brown, 20th st. and Pa. ave. n.w.; Jas. B. Smith, 5th and G sts. nw. J. Muller, 13th and E sts. s.e. The public is cordially invited. KNEIPP MALT FOOD CO., Baltimore, Md., Theo- dore Hinrichs, Genl. Agt. nolé-3t Come to Center Market for Poultry. Our stands will be’an attraction. We've all kinds of Fresh-killed Poultry. «Every Fruit and Vegetable in season. Nothing we can’t guarantee the freshest and choicest. CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Cen. mkt. Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mb5-m,w.f,stf eS New Family Sewing Machine, . $19.50. Warranted five years. Oppenheimer’s New Home Agency, 514 9th st. n.w. Machines rented or repaired. ate oar There’s Just One “Best” Hams --Partridge” Hams. For mild cure and de- liclous flavor they're unequaled. In all markets. F. SCHROTH, 475 Cen. mkt. it The King of Pills is Beecham'a. jy8-dly AMUSEMENTS. CONGRESS OF NATIONS the Eastern Presbyterian Church, ¥. P&C, EK, Neversber 1. 96,40 ad Be 3 reach evening. Useful and fancy articles Refreghments. Admission, 10c. Season tickets, 25¢. nolé-4t REV. JOKN WATSON, D.D., “TAN MACLAREN,” Author of “Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush,’” “The Days of Auld Lang Syne,” ‘The Mind of the Mas- ter,” “Kate Carnegie,” &e. Columbia Theater, Wednesday Afternoon, November 18th, at 3:30. Universalist Church, Wednesday Evening, November 18th, at & agi Matinee, $1.50, $1, 75e. and Suc. TIC 2S, ~( Evening, 00, $1.50 and $1.00. Seats and boxes Dow on sale at Metserott’ F st. aw. nolG-: for aale. 110 tf RAISING THE FUND. Tenth Anniversary of Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church. The tenth anniversary of the Mount Pleasant Congregational Church was ob- served yesterday, and at the same time @ large sum was subscribed toward the fund being raised with which to finish the erec- tion of a new church edifice, the founda- tions for which have been laid on Colum- ‘bia road near 14th street. Rev. M. Ross Fishburn, the pastor, preached the sermon. Rev. Dr. J. E. Ran- kin, president of Howard University, and a member of the church, assisted in the ex- ereises. Rev. J. W. Chickering of Kendall Green, who assisted in the organization of the church, was also present. Mr. Fish- burn, in his sermon, contrasted the condi- tion of the congregation of ten years ago with its present conventences and fiouris! ing state, and urged the speedy completion ie new buildirg which is now being wuilt. : Gen. Ellis Spear, president of the board of: trustees, made a statement of the pro- gress already made in the work, and an- ncunced that a beginning could be made or the superstructure early in the spring. Mr. John B. Sleman, jr., chairman of the committee on subscriptions, explained a system of raising funds by means of sub- scriptions to bonds, and in response to his inquiry as to how many bonds would be teken up by “members of the congregation and their friends, over 500 shares were cosine for yesterday, aggregating $13,- 200, 6 Fico any! of the one < estimated at about $90,000, including the lot, and about | $600¢¢ , So4oe~e. 37,000 yet remains to be subscribed. The 000000000000000000008 avditorium will have a seating capacity of | ———=—= about 750 persons, and there will be a Sun- day pebool room’ and every modern con- venience, Fact is worth a column of rhetoric. It isa fact, established by the testimony ‘of thou- sands, that Hood's Sarsaparilla dors cure srofula, salt rheum, catarrh and other diseases and affection’ arising from impure srate or low condition of the blood. It also overcomes that tired feeling, creates good appetite, and gives strengt. Catarrh and Dyspepsia. amily, Tors your aed" caermapeaia a our 3 : it. ‘My sister has beep cured of rh and dyspepsia by taking Hood's Sarsapartia, and we have found it very valual WH GUSELINE, 90 Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier, Hood’s Pills «re viver ms; casy to take, 25e, l AMUSEMENTS. — RACING! Fall Meeting of tne Wash- ooo ——— Boys’ Shoes That Wear. aon styles: $2. Hoover & Snyder, 1211 F. —Advt. ———— _ Attempted Suicide. Blanche Bernard, colored, swallowed a quantity of laudanum about 2 o'clock this morning, but was immediately taken to the Emergency Hospital, where the stom- ach pump was used to good effect. Bad news from home is alleged as the cause of the girl's despondenc} ington Jockey Club. BENNING RACECOURSE ‘Tuesday, Nov. 17, ‘Thursday, Nov. 19, Saturday, Nov. 21, Wednesday, Nov. 25, Friday, > Quackery is always discovering remedies which will act upon the germs of disease directly and kill Wednesday, Nov Friday, Nov. 20, ‘Tuesday, Nov. 24, Thursday, Nov. 24, Saturday, Nov. 28, 5 P. M. them: 18, But no discovery has ever . yet been approved by doctors which will cure consumption that way. Germs can only be killed by making the body strong enough to over- First Race— come them, and the early use of such a remedy as Scott’s Emulsion is one of the helps. man keeps up, he wins best who is Trains direct to track leave the Sixth Street Sta- tion at 1 P.M. and 1:40 P.1. Returning immediately after the last race. In the daily warfare provided with the needed strength, such as Scott’s Emulsion supplies. Fare(round trip) = - 25 cts. NEW SatioxaL THEATER. Every Evening and Saturday Matinee, Miss Georgia CAYVAN AND HER COMPANY, Undgr the Direction of Mr. Charles Burnham, Pre- senting a New Version of- Robert Buchanan's Pastoral Drama, Squire Kate. Thanksgiving attraction—A. M. Palmer's superb company in “The Great Diamond Robber ni6-tt ACADEMY. PRICES, be, Wed. and Sat. Mats, 25 ard Svc. JACOB LIITS STUFENDOUS PRODUCTION, THE WAR OF WEALTH, Written by C. T. DAZ alleled Success, RATES OF ADMISSION: Grand Stand & Club House, $1.00. Paddock, 50 cts. additional. LADIES ADMITTED FREE. BEN HELLEX, SECRETARY. 8. S. HOWLAND, PRESIDENT. nols-tt MORTON CADETS FAIR, NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, NOVEMBER 9 TO 21 INCLUSIV Admission, inclnding dancing, Ie. __ LECTURES, Author of the Unpar- OLD KENTUCKY, Thanksgiving week—Return Engagement— ORIENTAL AMERICA. nolé-tf Managers, Wednesday ... ‘Saturday. Week comn encing November 1 First.time in Washington. THOMAS H.- DAVIS AND WILLIAM T. KEOGH'S THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY, Greatest reality on the stage, blowing open the express car. 35 Artists, Indians, Cowt and Reformed Train | TE PHOPLE Robbers, aintained, 15, o A Nor LAND. Nov. 30-THI WEDNESDAY MATINEE——SatuRpaY, | THE LAKE SCENERY, LAND. extra charge for reserved seats, which may, The Great be ebtalned ‘at FREGOLI. |“... Single admission, 25 cents. “The most remarkable actor Comedian, Tragedian, Musician, Prestidigitator, Impersonator. THE MARVEL OF THE AGE. In addition, THE BORELLIS AND PRESS ELDRIDGE. Regular prices—Evenings—Matinees, "Special Course or Scientific Lectures On Electricity. Twenty lectures, in popular form, entertaining, anstcuctive and elaborately filustrated. “°X"" in the world.” Ventriloquist, ext Week—H. BEERBOHM TREE. nol¢-ct | €xperlmeats, cooking by electricity before the = ence, and numerous other illustrations, Intensely, CoLUMBLA THEATE! interesting. Course opens Nov. — RESERVED SEAT COUR: S._ $19.00, E. M. AND JOSEPH - THE BLISS SCHOOL OF ELEC Bliss building, ocld-im * HOLLAND. : Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Also Thursday Matinee, A Superfiuous Husband. Preceded by Col. Carter of Cartersville. Tie remainder of the week, ASOCIAL HIGHWAYMAN. Next week—Frank Daniels, in ‘The Wizard of the Nile.” nol6-tf ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER. All This Weck. Matinees—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. ROSE HILL English Folly Co. THE BURLESQUE CYCLONE. High-class Specialties, Pretty Girls, ‘New Electrical Effects, Gorgeous Costumes. Next Week—THE RENTZSANTLEY CO. 016-615 Buc’ FAMILY THEATER. ~ EXCURSIONS, ETC. Steamer fiacalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, Dally (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the cit, FARE, ROUND TRIP, Admission to grounds, 25 cent ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, for sale at wharf aud at hotels. Will also make river lundiugs as far as Glymont, stopping for freight and pai 8 both ways, For charters. etc., apply at office of steamer Macale ester. L L. BLAKE. Captain. ocl-tt Nerfolk & Washington at 2:30 p.m MATINEES DAILY. Washington's Great Favorite Dialect Comedian, PETE BAKER 5 AND LENA. PRICES—EVENING, 10, 20, 30 or 50c. MAT- INEE, 15 and 2c. Next _week—"SLAVES OF GOLD.” ___nol6-st ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY MISS JANET RICH- ‘ARDS.—Paris, Mocern and Historic, at St. An- Grew’s Hall, 14th and Corcoran sts... WEDNES- DAY, November 18, 1696. Adults, 25 cts.; chil- Steamboat Co. ay in the year for Fortress Monroe, this week. Newport News and all points south all Grea,” 15 cts. noie2t The cycling GOL WMBIA ACADEMY a= |= EPS See eee SS 2 12,000-ft. Boor. — Competent Instructors. enbington and Norfolk at sit email. Music every Seer muIrTalx. Nee Penosylvania ‘avenue; 618, G10, 142) Pesinsyl= vania avenue; B. and 0. ticket office, corner ABth street aod New York avenue, and om board steamers, where time table, Map. etc, iso be had. Any other information desired will be furs ished on application to the w at GAFITAL CYCLING PARK, 14068 N.Y. AVE. ‘Oldest cycle resort In city.” Now Is the best time of the year to learn to ride; good clay track: com. tent instractors; electric lighted; iimen- indersigned ry lessons to ladies. Open ost. day and even- the ny"s wharf. foot of 7th st.. Wash except Sunday. Bi your — 6B C_t% No. 730.