Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1896, Page 10

10 LOOAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Florrie West in “The Bowery Girl.” Bijou Theater.—Agnes Wallace Villa in “The World Against Her.” Columbia Theater.—“A Florida Enchant- ment.” Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- west.—Ice Palace. Grand Opera House.—‘“Faust.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Reilly and Wood’s Big Show. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Charles Frohman’s Empire Theater Company in “Bohemia.” New National Theater. son.”* Calvary Baptist S. S. House—Bazaar of the Seasons. “Pudd’nhead Wil- —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marsaall Hall and intermediate landings at 19 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. as We wish to thank our patrons for their patience and consideration during the de- lay in completion of orders, caused by the destruction of our entire finishing depart- ment by the late storm We have rebuilt, and are now prepared to finish work promptly. Our beautiful Carbonettes or Mezzo-tints, plain or in fine water colors, are very economical and desirable holiday gifts. Come with your orders as early as possible. Rice, Photographer, 1225 Pa. ave. tyles and prices. 5 7th st. n.w. Gas and Oil Heaters, all A. EBERLY’S SONS, ides The December meeting of the South Caro- liha Soctety will be held Friday evening next at § o'clock at the post graduate hall of the Georgetown Law School. An in- teresting program has been prepared. One of the features will be an address by Kev. J. B. Perry. “QUALITY FIRST AND LAST.” The business motto we adopted thirty- four years ago. And naturally the fact of our selling the finest of HOME-DRESSED MEATS—at no more than the usual market prices, has won for us a daily increasing trade. Try us once. T. T. KEANE, 35-51 Center Market. —— Johnston’s Christmas Sale Groceries—p. 5. Frank Sergey, a young white mai, was taken to the Emergency Hospital yesterday with his face and hands badly burned and cut as the result of the premacure explo- sion of a dynamite cartridge in a blast. If the cold makes you shiver, try a bottle of our Rich, Crusty Port, 35 and 50c., or a full qt. of Pure Rye Whisky, 5 yrs. old, jvc. Full ine Fruits for Xm: P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st. n.w. co ‘To make hair grow and stop its falling off use “Isham’'s California Waters of Life.” 1010 F street northwe: ——_ + Mr. Prince requests those of his patrons who desire pictures for XMAS to leave orders at the earliest moment. Prince, Fetografer, Penna. ave. and 11th st. Se ee There are twenty-six policemen cn the sick list this morning und fifty-nine are on leave. Cheon, the best 50-cent Tea in America. Pure American Refined Granulated Sugar, 4% cts. Seven city stores. C. D. KENNY. > JAMES B. HENDERSOD 923 F street northwest. ‘Wall Paper, Window Shades, House Painting and Frescoing. See 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. Wanted for Forgery. H. L. Huguley, who was recently in the employ of W. C. Newton & Co., dealers in printing material on D street, is wanted by the Chicago police on a charge of forg- ing the name of his former employer to a check for $75. The young man came from the west, and now he is said to have fig- ured there under the name of Isaac New- ton. The forged check reached a local bank yesterday morning for coliection. Huguley had some difficulty here about three weeks ago, when he suddenly left the city. It is thought he operated in Philadelphia before going west. He is of medium height, rather heavy build, weighing 160 pounds, and has @ dark complexion, and a somewhat flat- tened nose. When in Chicago he pretended to be on his wedding trip. —— Pennsylvania Railrond to Issue Cleri- cal Orders. The Pennsylvanta Railroad Company an- nounces that for 1*97 it will issue clerical orders to regularly ordained clergymen in charge of churches located on or near its Ines east of Pittsburg and Erie. To secure these orders clergymen should make appli- cation to the nearest ticket agent as soon as possible, as it is desired that all appli- cations reach the general office by Decem- ber 15.—Advt. —_——__ Funeral of Arthur Dickens Kerr. ‘The funeral of Arthu: Dickens Kerr was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rev. Alfred Harding, rector, conducting the ceremony. The active and honorary pallbearers were Dorsey Brown, R. C. Smead, J. R. Elder, F. M. Ward of the Columbia Athletic Club, Albert Parris, Spotwood Garland, An- thony Addison, Blair Lee of the K. F. R., Carroll Mercer, Norman Bestor, Fred May and W. T. Harris. There were many floral offerings, among them several from mem- bers of the Columbia Athletic Club, of which he was one of the founders. Mr. Kerr had been for many years a clerk in the War Department. He was the son of Mr. James B. Kerr, formerly a member of Congress from the eastern shore of Ma: land, and a grandson of ex-Senator Kerr of the same state. ——__ $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- $1.25 turn via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6, and will be valid for re- turn passege until Monday, December 7. Good on any train.—Advt. ——__— Revival Services. Revival services are being held every af- ternoon and evening in the Metropolitan M. E. Church, corner of 4% and C streets, conducted by Mr. Chas. N. Crittenton, the evangelist and originator of the Florence Crittenton mission movement, who recent- ly arrived in this city. Mr. Crittenton is assisted by Mr. Joseph Carpenter and Mr. H. T. Perry, a singer. ‘The afternoon service yesterday was well attended and was In the-nature of a Bible reading. In his brief talk, Mr. Crittenton compared the Bible to the ocean, contain- ing a store of inexhaustible truth, and that no matter how much was taken out it had as littie effect‘as the drawing of a bucket of water from the sea. A very large audience was present in the evening and the meeting was one of great earnestness. Mr. Carpenter made an ad- dress, in which he pointed out the way of salvation. There will be meetings every evening in the church during the remainder of the week, and for Saturday afternoon at_2:30 a children’s meeting fs announced. The scries of meetings being held at the church under the auspices of Mr. Chas. N. Crittenton, are not only for the rescue of women, but Mr. Crittenton is an evan- gelist of great power in general revival services, and is desirous that it should be distinctly understood that all the services of the week, Including Bible readings each day at 3 p. m., are intended for every one who would know more of Christ and His power to save. The two special services to be held in the interest of fallen women are to he held on Sunday afternoons, De- cember 6 and 13, in the First Congrega- tional Chureh. BoE mber t Cypress Shingles, guaranteed perfect, at $3.25 for Frank Libbey & Co., 6&N.Y.av. —Advertisement. ee “This is One of Those Make-Yourself -at-home stores.” If you don’t know it we want to meet you. Lowest-priced whole- salers of butter, cheese and eggs. 900 Pa. ave., James F. Oyster.—Adyt. fo A I A a I AE a I I a al cad ee ae BAZAAR OF SEASONS Oalvary Baptist Oburch a Bower of Beauty. °° Handsome Articles Sold by Handsome Ladies—Entertainment One. .- of the Features. The bazaar of seasons which has been in course of preparation for some time by the Ladies’ Auxiliary Society of the Calvary Baptist Church opened last night at the Sunday school house, corner Sth and H streets northwest. A matinee was also given this afternoon for children, and the bezaur will be opened tonight, tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow evening. The attendance last right and this after- roon and the generous amount of money that changed hands over the prettily-dec- crated and well-stocked tables showed no indication of hard times. ‘There was a steady stream of humanity from the time the doors opened -until the closing hour came, surging around the tables, inspect- ing the wares offered by the tastefully-cos- tumed young ladies in charge and express- ing admiration at the decorations and gen- eral manag2ment of the affair; and it is more than likely, judging from the interest sisplayed in the bazaar, not alone by the members of the Calvary Baptist congrega- tion, but by a great number who probably never saw the interior of the Sunday school house before, that the financial result will be all that was expected. The “Four Seasons”. ere located on the main floor of the structure in which the bazaar is held. Spring is radiant in decora- tions ofthe brightest green; Summer, next of course, is depicted by a somewhat dark- er shade of green; Fall is resplendent in red, and Winter is a representation of the home of the old colonial days, the other three seasons being represented by booths. Each of the booths !s decorated further by articles’ appropriate to the season repre- sented, while the New England home ts fitted up with furniture more than a hun- dred years old and brilliantly lighted with smail incandescent lights that illuminate the snow on the roof and made an extreme- ly pleasing picture. The ladies in charge of these are appropriately costumed and altogether the evidences of careful super- vision and hard work are plainly apparent. Other tables with useful, ornamental and almost every variety of article, in fact, for sale are scattered throughout the hall, some in the gallery and others located in cozy corners; but all of them show the same tasteful eye in the decorations and all are presided over by young ladies who are pictures themselves. The household department and the “A, B, C” tables are on the first floor, while the ice cream par- lor takes up one whole section of the gal- lery. This latter feature was well patron- ized last night, althcugh the weather seem- ed decidedly against it, and was one of the most successful features, financially, of the bazaar. Flower and bonbon girls are not fale in disposing of their wares and few were so fortunate or unfortunate as to escape their notice. A feature of the bazaar fs the entertain- ment which is offered patrons each even- ing. The program is to be changed at each performance, and those who have volun- teered their services are among the best- known musicians and entertainers of the city. Last night the program was excep- Uonally well supplied. The ladies of the Calvary choir opened the entertainment with a selection, “Ebb and Flow,” being followed by Mr. John Tweedale’ with a reading, “Our Lady ot the Mine.” Mr. E. A. Lovy gave a violin solo, “A la Gra- coirenne,” which mét with approval, and Mrs. Tom C. Noyes’ sweet soprano ‘voice was heard with excellent effect in “Il Ba- cio.’ These features were followed by tableaux, consisting of the pictures “Ny- dia,” “A Letter for the *: “Hospi- tality,” and “The Gleaner. The booths and those in charge, together with the articles displayed for sale, ace as follows: Cd Spring, Mrs. Frank H. Pelouze and as- sistants in charge, perfumery, stati and decorated ware, ‘E nba Summer, Mesdames D: A: Chambers, W. S. Harban, John Boyd and Murray King, candy, lemonade, palms and’flowers. ~ Autumn, Mrs.'G. W. Silsby in charge, fruits, fancy articles and art china, Winter, Mrs. Frederick W. Clemons in charge, articles of colonial times. Tees and cakes, Mrs. H. G. Ja. . W. M. Gilson and Miss Hazzard oe” “TS: Supper table, Mrs. W. H. Hoeke, with a large corps of assistants. Housekeepers’ booth, Mrs. W. C. son, Jelites, jams and ‘pickles. e A, B, C table, Mrs. § 8, aprons, bags and caps. vere jack Horner's pic, a sort of monst bag, Miss Laura V. Walker, te? &F@D Cake table, Miss Marth: jazal pind lartha J. Hazard in Tableaux, Miss E. D. Bliss. Morri- E. Sauter and Mr, L. ——— AMUSEMENTS. Stuart Robson.—Wken that Popular come- dian, Stuart Robson, brirgs his excellent company to the Lafayette Square Opera House next Monday evening it will include among the number Madame Janauschek, acknowledged to te the best tragedienne of the present stage era. This lady's great talent will be utilized in the production of “Mrs. Ponderbury’s Past,” a comedy which requires in the leading female role such ability as Madame Janauschek is noted for. Mr. Robson will, of course, be seen in the leading comedy role, that of the weak- willed, mildly transgressing Maithew. There are many funny situations - into which Matthew's propensity for disob dience and the fascinations a pretty fa exert get him, but he somehow manages to escape the full wrath of his tyranni- cal wife, and in one instance most adroit- ly does so by assuming to be a somnam- bulist. ‘The version which Mr. Robson and his capable company are producing is the same as played in London last year, where it had phenomenal success. Last’ spring Mr. Robson produced it for the first time in America, and it at once drew large au- diences during its run in New York. This season, wherever produced, it is spoken of with enthusiastic praise. A short one- act farce has been modernized and placed upon the program as the opening act. It is entitled “Mr. Gilman’s Wedding,” and depicts the woes of a young married couple who find themselves in a hysterical state of suspicion, doubt and anxiety through mistaken résemblaace on the part of the young husband, who in consequ2nce is charged with bigamy. But the mis- take is,soon found out and for the small domestic cloud, married life thereafter l:e- comes a greater blessing. “Half a King."—Francis Wilson brings to the New National Theater next week Ais latest and greatest success, “Half a King,” which had such a brilliant career in the metropolis, and which has been’ sd -vell received elsewhere. There seems to be 10 question that this universally and de- servedly popular comedian has found in this opera the most congenial role he has ever played. To be sure, the opera was written for and shaped about Him, but great results do not always follaw, such endeavors. Other operas have been writ- ten expressly for Mr. Wilson; and. while he has invariably béeh successful, siill he has found in “Half, a King” noterly a part that is peculiarly suited to him, but he has at the same time the biggest finan- cial success of his entire career. This is certainly a very happy state.of. affairs— happy not only for the popular comedian himself, but happy for nls thousands of admirers as well. The bare announcement that Francis Wilson and his company are to appear here in a new opera is a suiti- cient guarantee to the public-ofa mag- nificent production in every detail. Mr. Wilson's new success, *'Haif a King.” ran two months at the Knickerbocker Theater in New York, and could have run six had not previous contracts prev2nted. The box office receipts of ttésé two nionths are said to have exceeded those of both “Er ae and “The Mikado.” “Half a King” was adapted from the French of Letterier and Vanloo, by Harry B. Smith, “Ronin Hood’s” author, and the music is by that splendid composer, Ludwig Englander. The scenery, and there are new scenes, is hy Richard Marston and Henry Hoyt, and Percy An- derson, the London artist, designed the costumes, which are by Dazian. Mr. Wil- son’s company this -season-has-been en- larged and embraces several new taces. Among the principals in the cast of “Half a King” are Messrs. John Brand, Peter Lang, J. C. Miron, Clinton Elder, “Edward P. Lemple and the Misses Lulu Glaser, Christie MacDonald, Agn2s Paul, Agnes Martyne and Blanche Plunkett. “The Mandarin.”—“The Mandarti which will be produced at, the Columbia Theater THE EVENING STAR, - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1896-14 PAGES. next week, is the result of months of ob- servation, study and thought by Mr. De Koven, who was upon the ground simply for recreation, and with no thougit at that time of ever attempting to portray the marvelously picturesque, unique ard original scenes which he witnessed. The photographs which he took at that time, the festivities at which he was entertained and the weeks which he passed as a guest of one of the most powerful Mandarins cf the Chinese empire left, however, a last- ing Impression-upon him which’ he how reduced to song and which Smith has immortalized in verse and dialogue. The spectacle of Fan Tan, a poor coolie, sud- denly converted to the power and wealth of a Mandarin, without the intelligence to realize the change that has come over him, is at once one of the most pathetic and hvmorous incidents of the modern drama. Torn away from one wife. whom he loves, he suddenly finds himself possessed of twelve who do not attract him, while the real Mandarin having deserted the twelve, finds himself despised by the loved wife of the erring Fan Tan. Throughout the opera tt has been the especial stuiy of the author and composer to cling as closely as pos- sible to truth. The musle which Mr. De Kover. has written !s essentially Chinese in character, and is rendered so in fact by the introduction of a numbver of Chi- nese instruments, which were imported for that purpose. There has not in this coun- try been produced an opera so superbly costumed and so beautifully pictured as this one. After having seen “The Man- darin” one can almost fancy that China itself has been visited. The Thursday Matinee.—The second of the bargain day matinees {s announced for tomorrow afternoon at the Columbia Thea- ter. The policy of reserving no seats on these occasions and charging 50 cents for admission to all parts of the house should prove exceedingly popular. Marie Janzen has always been a great favorite in this city, and in Mr. Gunther's play,“‘A Florida Enchantment,” embraces the opportunity offered and proves herseif one of the most artistic comediennes now nefore the public. Down in Dixie—The latest and most su cessful play of the south 1s appropriate ramed “Down in Dixie,” which will come to the Academy next week. It aims to be a stirring drama, a hearty comedy and an accurate picture of southern life, all in one. The elements of the piece are such as to call for large spectacular trcatment. The scene painter has had exceptional oppor- tunities in turning out a Georgia mansion and cotton field, a Carolina homestead ard its surroundings, a cotton warehouse, with a southern landscape around ft, and a char- acteristic interior of a fine old southern heme. The machinist has had a task of mag- nftude in construating a real, full-sized cot- ton compress,which is used in one ofthe sen- sational rescue scenes of the play. The story of the drama concerns the love of a manly young southerner for a brave and beautiful Carolina girl, who is thought by her lover's people to be socially beneath him. By her intrepidity and quick wit she saves the life of her lover, rescues another member of the household from a unique death ar- ranged by the villains of the play, and in unmasking these villains she prevents a dire calamity from falling on the family, winning the esteem and affection that has been withheld from her. A number of amusing darkeys figure in the preseniation, among them being a musical band of ‘pickaninnies,” genuine !mportattons from “Down in Dixie.” Black Patti's Troubadours.—Black Patti, who is recognized the world over as the greatest singer of her race, enjoys the further distinction of being the stellar fea- ture with “Black Patti's Troubadours, which is said to be the best company cf its kind ever organized, and which will be the attraction at the Grand Opera House mxt week. There are fifty peopie in the com- pany, which includes at least a score of specialty performers, who are leaders in their respective lines. Notable among these are Bob Coles and Stella Wiley, delsartean dancers; Billy Johnson, des tive vocal- Goggin and Davis, bout acro- bats; Kingsbury and Cou: trumental- ists De Wolfe sisters, duet Lyodd Gibbs, the phenomenal tenor; C. W. Moore. baritone, and Mme. Cravatt Simpson, the accomplished contralto. In addition to tnese famous stars there is a large and well-trained chorus of thirty voices, and a march and dancing force of twenty. The stage scheme of the ‘‘Troubadours” is no jess interesting than the name and fame of its stars. It consists of a happy medley of comedy, burlesque, vaudeville and opera. The operatic kaleidoscope, which occupies the final half hour of the performance, serves to introduce “Black Patti” and the operatic forces in the inspiring and me- lodious strains of grand and comic opera, rt rendered in a manner which invariably arouses enthusiasm. The operatic selec tions are taken from “Faust,” “C: “Rigoletto,” *Luccia,”” hemian Girl,” “Grand tana” and the “Daughter of the Regi- ment.” “Grimes’ Cellar Door.”—Jares B. Mackie, formerly well known for his original cre- ation of “‘Grimesey, Me Boy,” in Hoyt’s “Bunch of Keys,” and latterly as a very amusing acrobatic comedian, will be the stellar attraction at the Bijou Family Theater rext week, in his latest revised version of ‘Grimes’ Céllar Door.” The piece has been seen here before, and is re- membered ss one full of opportunities for the agile and gymnastic Grimes, if ut- terly innocent of plot. It is said to have been rearranged up to date, with all the latest songs and specialties by Mr. Mackie, Miss Louise Sanford and a supporting company of clever people. Pieces on the order of “A Boy Wanted” seem to be the winners this season, and Mr. Mackle might w name his piecs “Boy Found,” for the char- acter of Grinies is omnipresent and al- ways amusing. There will be the usual daily matirees, commencing on Monday next. The Russell Bros.’ Comedians.—Manager Kernan will present for his attraction at the Lyceum next week Russell Bros,’ Come- dians, an organization under the direction ef Messrs. Weber and Fields, headed by Jennie Yeamans, who has been seen here in many legitimate roles. Last season Miss Yeamans shared the honors with Peter F. Daily in “The Night Clerk.” Her entrance into the vaudeville has been marked with remarkable success, her act giving her plenty of scope for her versatility. Other prominent names appearing on. the pro- gram are McAvoy and May, the comedy duo; Drummond Staley and Belle Birbeck, musical artists par excellence; Johnnis Carroll, character singer and comediar Mauz ‘and Mazzett, acrobatic tumblers: Myer Cohen, the California baritone; the Brothers Rossi, grotesque eccentriques, and the always popular Russell Brothers, ap- pearing in a new edition of the “Irish Servant Girls.” The Ice Palace.—Although there will very probably be ice skating out of doors before many more days if the present cold snap should keep up, there is no likelihood of a natural rival to the rink drawing very much away from its patronage. There is so much difference between skating in the cold air, with no place at hand to get warm and a constant apprehension of air holes and weak spots, and pursuing that en- Joyabie sport under’ the immense roof of Convention Hall, with its warm reception rooms and smooth, firm, safe ice, that the people have come very ‘readily to see the difference, and it is safe to say that the large majority of those who patronize na- ture’s rink do so because they have no other alternative. The ice at the rink has been very much better since the cold weather began and it is now one of the prettiest sheets of ice for an indoor rink that has ever been seen in this country. Three sessions are given every day, and each one is doing its fair share of the business of the rink. The morning classes especially are worth a visit, while the after- noon and evening sessions are more than coming up to the expectations of the man- agement. The drop in the temperature has had the effect of tringing out a good many new skaters and the attendance at all of the sessions has picked up in a marked degree since Monday. Metropolitan Concerts.—The public sale of season tickets for the series of five Met- ropolitan concerts opens tomorrow morn- ing at the Columbia Theater. The sub- scription list for these concerts closes to- night at Droop's, and it is gratifying to know that {ts proportions assure the giving of this brilliant course of concerts. Herr Moritz Rosenthal, who is to open the course on the evening of December 15, has been quite ill at Chicago, and was compelled to cancel all western dates, but he is rapidly improving, and will be heard here in re- cital. The second concert is January 16, when Mme. Lillian Nordica is to appear, supported by Mme. Rosa Linde, contralto; Mr. Wm. H. Rieger, tenor; Mr. Jno. C. Dempey, basso, and Sig. C. De Macchi, at the plano. 2 Attention is called to the trustees’ sale of the valuable property improveg by the two-story and basement frame dwelling No. 1629 12th street northwest, which, takes place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. See advt. for particulars. . a Still Have Chrysanthemums. Many florists will claim-it’s too late for Mums, but we have plenty. 1224 F.—Advt. JACKSON. DEMOCRATS Distinguished Man Invited tothe Proposed Bangust Next Month. Resolutions Indorsing the “Caban In- surgents Adopted After Some Stirring (Bpeeches. A regular meeting bf the Jackson Demo- cratic Association was held at Meyer's Hotel last evening, Mr. Jno. L. Norris, the president, in the:chair, and Mr. Nat. Sardo secretary. Under a suspension of the rules, Messrs. Dennis Céllahan, W. B. Fleming, A. L. Riegel and C. .L. Campbell were elected active members of the association. Mr. Rowell, from the committee charged with the selection of speakers at the ban- quet to be given by the association January 8 next, in celebration of Jackson day, reported that invitations had been issued to a number of prominent democrats, and that @ favorable response was expected from most of them. In the letter of invitation it was stated, among other things: “It has been the custom of the Jackson Democratic Association of the District of Columbia since its organization, in 1820, to observe in some fitting manner the 8th of January, ‘Jackson day.’ Following this custom, the association has determined to make that day in the approaching year an occasion of special interest. “Preparations are being made for a ban- quet and speaking, which is expected to be attended by some 250 citizens of the Dis- trict. “It would be extremely gratifying to the officers and members of the association if you, among others invited, could be present and make an address on the occasion.” Among those invited to make addresses were Senators James K. Jones, J. C. G. Blackburn, H. D. Money, Capt. Evan P. Howell, Atlanta, Ga.; Representative Me- Millin, Senators Vest, Daniel and Berry, Gen. A. H. Garland, Mr. A. 8. Colyar, Nashville, Tenn.; Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson, Senator Gorman, Mr. Page N. Baker of New Orleans, La.; Senators Mor- gan, Edward Murphy, jr., Turpie, Repre- sentatives Wheeler of Alabama, Dinsmore of Arkansas, Maguire of California, Tate of Georgia, Robertson of Louisiana, DeAr- mond of Missouri, Sulzer of New York, Swanson of Virginia, Terry of Arkansas and Sayres of Texas. Cuban Resolution Adopted. Under the head of new business Dr. Allen introduced the following preamble and reso- lutions: “Whereas, The people of Cuba have for nearly two years waged a war for inde- pendence that they may be freed from a despotism which has its counterpart only in the darkness of the middle ages; and “Whereas, The Spanish government hax conducted the war on its part with the utmost brutality, not only t ward the Cubans, but to Ame ican citizens domiciled on the island, which brutality is being continued to the present moment; therefore, “Resolved, That the time has fully ar- rived not only for the recognition of this noble, strugling people as belligerents, but also for the intervention of our government in the name of humanity to prevent fur- ther atrocities such as those which have dis- graced even the Spanish government, and to relieve the patrietic Cubans, who not only desire, but have by their courage and suf- ferings, shown that they deserve the fre dom they have so long fought to obtain. “Resolved, That this association will give the President a hearty support in any ac- tion he may take in carrying out the will of our people as expressed by their rep- resentatives in Congress, which we be- lieve has been intemsified by the occur- rences of the last six months.” Dr. Allen made a ringing speech in sup- port of his resoiutions. He gave a brief re- view of the action of this government dur- ing Grant's time in benalf of the Cuban revolutionists and said he did not see how the American people ean help giving their sympathy and moral support to the Cubans in their present struggle for freedom and independer He said he. would like to go ch record as sustaining the President in any step he-might take—even to declaring war—to carry out the noble and patriotic purpose of making Cuba free. ; Dr. Snowden indorsed the resolutions in a strong specch. He said that while he had no admiration for President Cleveland, he was patriot enough to indorse him in any- thing he might do toward freeing the down- trodden people of Cuba. A general discus- sion followed, in the course of which it ap- peared that President Cleveland did not stand very high in the estimation of sev- eral of the members, either as a democrat or a statesman. As a result it became nec- essary to amend the last resolution. As one member put it, “As Mr. Cleveland had really done nothing to advance the cause of the Cubans, I am not prepared to in- dorse him in advance for any action he may take in the matter.” At his suz- gestion the words “in any action he mz take” as contained in the last resolution were stricken out by the author and the preamble and resolutions were then adopted vranimously. ‘The last resolution as adopted reads as follows: “Resolved, That this association will give the President a hearty support in carrying out the will of our people as ex- pressed by their representatives in Con- gr ete. Mr. Bryan’s Reply Uncertain. Mr. Norris:said that a telegram had been received from Mr. Bryan in response to the Invitation sent him to address the associa- tion at the Jackson day celebration, but that it did not indicate clearly whether he would or would not be able to be present on that occasion, and that he was expecting further and more definite information from their late standard bearer on that im- portant point. Mr. McIntire, from the banquet commit- tee, reported that several offers had been received to serve the association, at rates varying from $3 to $7 a plate, but that no conclusion had yet been reached by the committee. From reports already received there was every indication of a full attend- ance of the membership of the association. At. his suggestion, the committee was granted more time for a further considera- tion of the subject. Judge Fleming of Kentucky, a newl elected member, was then introduced as “one who had suffered for the cause.” He made a short address, in the course of which he said he was only one of many who had been sacrificed and were proud of it. The democratic party was not disheart- ened nor discouraged, he said, by the re- sult of the last election. With the great odds and influences against them, it was a wonder they had done so well. The illiter- ate immigrants were responsible for their defeat, and it was a great consolation to the party that it had received its principal support from true, free-born Americans. They had failed this time, but they would not fail the next time. He said he did not scoesoaiosts “s ROYAL | BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. Seg es Highest of al ve rer tater ‘United States joverament rod Report. RC BAKING POWDER CO., eet Wall st., N. Y. sSoatregeadreoadresoesesioetesireetonsweeaioetontonsestoasestoaye Sete ars < Reet believe, and that Mr. Bryan did not be- eve, that the single gold standard and McKinley protection would bring prosper- ity. According to the speaker, prosperity will not come until 1900, when the Ameri- can people will place William J. Bryan in the nrestdential chair. Other speeches of @ sim¥ar tenor were made, and the meet- ing adjourned. ee DEATH OF FATHER GROSS. The Priest of St. Paul’s Church Suc- cumbs to Typhoid Fever. Very Rev. Mark 8. Gross of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church died yesterday Afternoon after a fortnight’s illness of typhoid fever. He was born in Baltimore, August 19, 1843, began his clerical career at St. Charles College, near Ellicott City, Ma:, and finished his studies at St. Mary’s Sem- inary, Baltimore. He was a brilliant stu- dent and took high honors. He was or- dained by Archbishop Spaiding in the Bal- timore Cathedral June 30, 1568, at the same time as the ordination of Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Syllivan, formerly of Mobile; Rev. Jas. F. Mackin, pastor of St. Paul’s, and Revs. V. F. Schmidt and James P. Casey of Washington. For twenty years he was stationed in North Carolina. He was of- fered the bishopric of North Carolina after the promotion of Bishop Gibbons to the cardinalate, but refused the office, prefer- ring to remain a priest. From North Carolina he went to Port- land, Oreg., and remained with his brother, Archbishop Gross, two years. Then, at the earnest solicitation of Cardinal Gibbons, he entered the Baltimore diocese, and was appointed chaplain of the Visitation Con- vent on Connecticut avenue, and assistant at St. Paul’s. Fathers Mackin and Foley and his brothers, Jacob Gross of St. Louis and Alfred Gross of this city, were with him when he died. The funeral will take place from St. Paul's on Friday at 10 a.m., the interment being at Mount Olivet. The arrangements are not yet completed. Father Gross was a most popular priest, and his death will be mourned by thou- sands who knew him. ——_+____ Metropolitan Branch Change. Commencing Wednesday, December 2, the suburban train on Metroplitan branch, B. and O. R.R., leaving Washington at 4:50 p.m. will be changed to leave at 4:33 p.m. week days, as heretofore.—Advt. —_——> What is a Landslide? To the Editor of The Evening Star: It is a very interesting thing to figure out what gains Mr. Bryan made over the combined democratic and populist vote of 1892, and to see by what a narrow margin our free silver journals contede Mr. Mc- Kinley’s election. It is estimated by them that McKinley received 7,044,884 votes, and that 6,452,218 populists and democrats voted for Mr. Bryan. In 1892 the republican can- didate received 5,176,108 votes; the demo- cratic and populist candidates received, re- spectively, 5,556,018 and 1,041,028, or a com- bined vote of 6,597,946, which would give a majority of 1,421,838 over the republican vote. Now, at the last election, with Mr. Bryan as the populist and democratic nominee, the republican candidate to win had to overcome the majority of this combination, which we see at the previous election was 1,421,838. To do this in the face of the pre- diction that the democrats would carry every mid-western state would seem miraculous, or, in other words, to get this mass of votes from two combined parties to a third there must be a general land- slide. Now, what actually took place? ‘The republican candidate polled 7,044,884, and the populist and democratic parties com- bined polled 6,452,218, a deficit of 59: votes, when, at the preceding presid: election, they had an excess of 1,421,838. A landslide may be defined as the slid- ing of a mass from one level to another. Now, if this Is correct, what happened on Nevember 3, logically fills all the require- ments of a landslide. Here is a mass of 1,421,838 votes which slide from the populo- democratic party, and slide so far as to elect the republican candidate by at least 600,000. Not only did this landslide carry votes, but in its outburst huge rocks and great oaks, political landmarks of preced- ing generations, were torn up and thrown with violence upon the republican shores: these landmarks were Connecticut, Dela- ware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, New Jersey and West Virginia, to say nothing of those shaken till they nearly fell. 8S. H. — Weather Strips, 14%; Centn either felt or rubber. Frank Lio- 6th street and New Yor ment. —. Rescue Lodge. Rescue Lodge, No. 5, I. O. G. T., rec: the Grand Lodge banner and the banner of District Lodge, No. 3, Monday night in its lodge rooms. Grand Chief Templar A. E. Shoemaker made the presentation of the former, while Grand Treasurer John C. Daly presented the latter token, both of which were given for meritorious service. Dr. D. H. Mann of Brooklyn made a short address that was appreciated fully, after which a program of literary and musica! numbers was given, PEPE OCC S OVO OSE SECTS OE CEST ; Hope Returns to the heart of the — Hood's Pills sy," pststers PHLSTHCOFET OO CS HET OD ° PPPPROPEOFEOCOC OHO SCY | etim bound in the chains of rheumatism, dyspepsia, scrof- ula, catarrh, when the blood Is enriched and purified by Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘The One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. $1. a ° CITY ITEMS. Voixt, the Jeweler, Removed to 615 7th st., opp. U. S. patent office, one block below old stand. i —> There were sixty-three arrests made by the police yesterday—thirty-ihree white and twenty-two colored. There were eight wo- men. —— We're the Talk of the Town, What? Why those 50c. Dinners at the Phila. Oyster House, from 5 to 8. ite Pension Vouchers Executed—by Percy Metzger, Notary Public, 472 La. ave. ite “Dove Brand” Hams Have Been Lead- crs among delicious hams for more than 25 years. They still lead. ‘Try one. Miller & Krogmann, Center & N. L. mkts. 1 J. Jay Gould—Tree Toys, Scrap Pictures. ‘del-5t* hg Andrew Jackson and Irwin Thompson have been spending the days of late in a shack built on the flats. During the right they engaged in foraging, and, it was claimed, committed many depredazioas. Po- liceman Cooney arrested the men as vagrants, and they have been sent by Judge Kimball to the work house for ninety days each, nee ee Next Time You're in Center Market niake it a point to visit our stands. You'll find every variety of Vegetables, Fruits and Poultry in season. Everything guaranteed choice and fresh—at lowest prices. CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Cen.mkt. —_— Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf — When You Eat “Partridge” Hams you'll agree with us that they are easily the finest. Mild, tender and juicy. In all mar- kets. J. G. OESER, 407 K st. mkt. it The King of Pills ws Beecham's. jy8-dly $5 for $12 and $14 ‘Gold :Filled Watches! Don't be skeptical—I'll stake my reputation on this being a real-sure-enough reduction! ‘There's nothing of the fake or humbug about me—this watch or this price. The watch is a handsome ove—case is guaranteed for 15 years—the move- ments (either Elgin or Waltham) I've rsonally tested. This offer is for Thursday only—Friday if you want one of thease same timepieces—you'll have to pay $12—remember that—it’s important. G. W. SPIER, 310 Ninth St. N. W. 402-144, AMUSEMENTS, IK22NaN's LYCEUM THEATER. All This Week. ALWAYS THE BEST. aed AND Woop’ BIG SHOW Composed of High-class American- and European Stars. 9—NOVELTY SPECIALTY ACTS—o Next Week—RUSSELL BROS.’ COMEDIANS. n080-6t LOWER FREIGHT RATES. What is Said of the Increased B. and 0, Business. Andrew Carnegie has at one bound leaped from @ place in which he had to accept the best rates he could seeure from the ra‘l- rced companies over whose lines he wished to ship his goods to the position of dictator in.g.large section of the freight eld, and the Indications are that before July of next year“My influence will be felt to such an extent by the managers of nearly every Une in the country es to compel them to carry freight after the date named at a much lower rate than is now charged the general shipper. Mr. Carnegie predicts a complete revolu- tion in freight rates in various parts of the country. The fact that while the Balti- more and Ohio's allotment of east-bound freight out of Chicago amounts to but 7 per cent of the whole, it has really reached about three times that figure, and, by so do- ing, has passed every une of its competitors in regard to the amount of traffic handled is the leading topic of conversation in rail- road circles in almost every big city in the Union. “It is my opinion,” said an official of the Big Four system to a Star reporter, “that the Baltimore and Ohio's people are doing some monkeying on the side, or they are cutting rates.” Receiver Murray. declares that the re- sponsibility for the prosperity of the Bal- timore and Ohio in the freight department is due to the improvements which have been recently made, and various facilities offered, along with’ increased energy dis- played by the force of freight solicitors. — Mr. Tenney’s Will. The will of the late Franklin Tenney, dated August 28, 1896, and filed late yes- terday afternoon, appoints Mrs. Georgette Chamberlin as executrix. To Franklin T., Pierre and John Ross Chamberlin, grandchildren, the sum of $200 each is given; to John W. Ross, $1,000, and to Mrs. Augusta Foran of Savin Hill, Boston, aad Mrs. Harriet Hunt of St. Louis, $00 each; to Dr. Frank T. and Mrs. Georgette A. Chamberlin, the family furniture is given. The sum of $0) each is givea to Mildred Varnum, Lee, Georgette and Tenney Ross, and the residue of the cash is divided be- tween them and Dr. and Mrs. Chamberlin. To Mrs. Chamberlin, the executrix, 4 per cent of the assets passing through her hands, as such are given in lieu of com- missions. ‘ he residue of the estate is di- vided between her, Dr. Chamberlin and the grandchildren. There doesn’t seem to be very much the matter with your child. He doesn’t actually lose weight, but there is no gain. He beloftgs to that large class of children that don’t seem to prosper. You look at him a little more thoughtfully than you do at the rest and say, “He is not doing well.” Failure to gain in weight in a child is a danger signal. Scott's Emulsion should be taken at once. It puts on fat where health demands it, strengthening the digestion. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York, Covemers THEATER, MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 14, LECTURE BY Rev. D. J. Stafford, D. D. SUBJECT: Macbeth. BENEFIT OF CARROLL INSTITUTE. Admission, 5Cc. Reserved seats, and $1.90. Boxes, $5.00 and $10.00, Sale begins at Metzerott’s Music Store Monday nicrning, Dec. 7, at 9 o'clock. de2-t Metropolitan Concerts. : 1s | Rosenthal. n030-5t* MATING COURSE. COLUMBIA THEATER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, fir. John Fox, Jr. PUESDAY, JANUARY 5, Mr. W. D. Howells. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, Mme. Emma Juch, SOPRANO. Mr. Ffrangcon-Davies, BARYTONE. 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TONK ‘And all “his Week, including Sat: Mati ENCHANTHENT BARGAIN DAY MATE) NEE_TUURSDAS. A SEED SOc. win ME.” To all rts of the] Yours, ree use. MARIE JANSEN, [Next Reginald De Koven laisse Harry B. Smith’s AND } THE GREATEST OPERATIC SUCCESS BERTHA WAL ‘ASI AY. The cycling craze, izhts of Weebington. Cycling taught on 2,000-ft. floor Competent instructors Music every evening. 22d and J. MART BRITTAIN, Mer. Take F street cars. whb5 Ste “EXCURSIONS, ETC. Steamer [lacalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returuing reach the cit FARE, ROUND TKIP, Admission to grounds, 25 ceute. ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hotels. ‘Will also make river landings as far as Glymont, stopping for <ceight and passengers both ware, at 2:30 p.m Wednesday. WEEK Seat ee ilsh-apenting pater Pi LL NEW _ | Tons of Magnificent Scenery. ALL NEW |. | Worlds of Blectrieat Sarprises, , THIS SEASON | Oceans of Wonderful Effects. Popular prices maintained: 15, 25, 50 and All seats couponed. Box office open from 9 to 10 p.m. \OTE—A sont seat on first floor for 25 cents. it box, $1.00, ext Attraction BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS. RoR -6t GAPITAL CYCLING PARK, 14068 N. ¥. AVE. Giant aye reamt to cd . Now is the best time of the year to Iearn to le; good track; com- tent instructors; electric lighted; complimen- CALIFORNIA. MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, Aostralia,, Hawatian ‘lelands, “Gentral "America, Special rates fo: freight or passage; Euates: private care to reat: tal 3 free may ete, Bet, 40-80 30 st, my2-shw, lyr rain, Washington — Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, Newport News and ali poiuts south Fang Maver Mawr 25. | For charters etc., apply at ofice of steiner Macal= dT An Door: noso-6t | “Geter LL. BLAKE, Grand Opera House. Norfolk & \ "exports News," "Nort ton,"* on the following schedule Southbound. Northbound, Washington, 7:00 p.m. Le, Portsmouth.5:50 Aleanndria..7:30 p.m. Ly. Norfolk. ... 6:10 p.m, Ft. Monroe.6:30 a.m. Lv. Ft. ‘Mouroe.7:20 p.m Perfolk.-25 7:30 am.) Ar. Alesandria..0:00 a.m m. press || a Portsmouth:8:00 a.m,| Ar. Washington 6:39 a) Visitors to Chamberlin’s new hotel, “Tue Bygela,” ard Virginia Beach will find the ctlve route, fortable night's rest. Dining room ‘up. ied from the best that the markets of Vashington apd Norfolk afford. 8. Express office, 817 Tickets on sale at U. 5 Sere cee. 13 si9, - ©. ‘ticket office, corner 15th street and New York avenue, and om board steamers, where time table, map, tc., Any other information desired wil! be fur wg eg BA Went companys wharf. st. Was "Oo ‘Tel No. 750. ‘JNO. CALLAHAN. General Manager. QT