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10 ‘THE EVENING’ STAR, _— _ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1896-14 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—‘‘Down in Dixie.” Bijou Theater._James B. Mackie in “Grimes’ Cellar Door.” Columbia Theater.—DeKoven and Smith’ Comic Opera Company in “The Mandarin.’ Grand Opera House.—Black Patti's Trou- badours. Ice Palace, 5th and L streets north- west.—Real ice skating. Kernan’ Lyceum Theater. — Russell Brothers’ Comedians. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Stuart Robson in “Mrs. Ponderbury’s Past.” New National Theater.—Francis Wilson’s Comic Opera Company in “Half a King.” Masonic Temple, 9th and F streets north- west.—The Methodist Protestant Bazaar. Odd _Fellows’ Hall, 7th street between D and E streets northwest.—Illustrated lec- ture by Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis on “On the Queen's Threshold. Se EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at 10 am. = Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ge JULIUS RANER, LADIES’ TAILOR, formerly Imperial Court Tailor of Russia and Austria, now of 1131 Lith street, oppo- site the Portland, has, on account of large increase in his business, been compelled to move from 73 lith street to more com- modious und elegant parlors at 1131 14th street, where his patrons will find him pre- pared to furnish them with the latest Pari- Sian styles and the newest importations. The ladies in the Diplomatic, Congres sional, Cabinet, Judicial and exclusive cir- cles of Washington can reiy on his taste, experience and judgment. He studied un- der Worth in Paris three years, and with Morins im Vienna seven years. He guarantees promptness and efficiency. The little 35c. lamp gives good ght all night, full nickel. Muddiman, 616 12ta st. J. Jay Gould—Tree Toys, Serap Pictures. Cheon, the best 50-cent Tea in America. Pure American Retined Granulated Sugar, #% cts. Seven city stores. C. D. KENNY. ~ Gas and Oil Heaters, all styles and prices. A. EBERLY’S SONS, 718 7th st. n.w. For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Mar- ket. Boston Corned Beef a specialty. 1,000 Bil. Heads, $1. Park, 920 F. = —— JAMES B. HENDERSON, 923 F street northwest. Wall Paper, Window Shades, House Painting and Frescoing. Prices Fruit, Nuts, at Johnston's. Page 5. — _ The $1.85 lamp is large size, ovement and complete. Muddiman, 2th st.; see our $1.25 gas heating stove. CITY AND DISTRICT. Admitted to Practice. James J. McEvilly, a graduate of the Law School of the Columbian University, and who recently passed No. 1 in the ex- amination of candidates for admission to the District bar, was yesterday admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals. Mr. McEvilly is the private secretary of Rep- resentative Lemuel E. Quigg, and will practice here. —_—.—. Beautiful, Fragrant Carnations ct Gude's. Large, elegant blooms. 25 and 50c. doz.—Advi ‘atest im- 616 — Rev. Dr. Foley’s Appointment. Today Rev. Jos. Foley of St. Paul's Church recetved official notification from Cardinal Gibbons appointing him adminis- trator during Father Mackin's absence. Father Hannan, the newly appointed as- sistant. is due at the rectory today. Sue on Meetings. , with growing interest, the continuance of the Crittenton - Gocd attendance: mark evangelistic services In the Metropolitan M. E. Church. Last evening the services were unusually impressive, and several persons professed conversion. A rreeting from the Gospel car “Good News” will be neld this afternoon at the Baltimore and Ohio station for railroad men and their families. The different or- zations of young people in the city are ited to Friday evening's meeting, as Mr. Crittenton desires especially to speak to them. A children’s meeting is announced for Saturday, and a rescue mass meeting for Sunday, both to be held in the after- noon. s ‘Tonight Mr. Crittenton will address a meeting of colored people in the Lincoln Memorial Churen, which is to be held un- der the auspices of the social purity de- partment, ladies’ auxiliary committee, the Sojourner Trath Home Association and the Distriet W.C.T. ee ge By a mistake in W. B. Moses & Sons’ ad- vertisement last evening Axmirster carpets were published to sell at $1.25 a yard, made, laid and lined. It should have read “$1.25 a yard made and laid’—aot lined. —>——— United States Electric Light Company At a meeting of the stockholders of the United States Electric Light Company at iiarper’s Ferry yesterday Noble D. Larner presided and Seymour W. Tulloch was the secretary. The election of additional mem- bers of the board of directors resulted as follows: James L. Norris, John W. Macart- ney, Thomas O. Hills, W. N. Slater, John Cammack and E. Butterfield. The election was in favor of the present management. —_—-— Simon Commandery. Simon Commandery, No. 1, Colored Knights Templar, celebrated their forty- first anniversary last night at the Metro- politan African Metho list Ep scopal Church, D street southwest. It was 8 o'clock when the commandery, in its new full dress uni- form, marched into the church, which was the signal for the beginning of the exe: es. The church choir struck up a beau- ul chant as the order filed into their ts. Prayer wes then offered by R. H. Beverly, the prelate. A Scripture lesso: was read from the 133d Pslam by the pas- tor, Rev. P. J. McEntosh, D.D. After a second chant by the Zion's weil-trained choir, the sermon was preached by the pastor. Kev. McEntosh is one of the most eloquent colored divines in the city, so it need not be stated that the sermon was both able and impressive. The command- ery had out fifty swords, and the R. E. G. C. of the District of Columbia was present, together with his grand staff. The officers of the commandery out were Sir J. T. C. Grown, E.C.; H. C. Irving, generalissimo: W. H. Hutchinson, captain general, and P: R. Stewart, recorder. ——_— Joist—Heart—Kiln-Dried, $1.50 per 100 ft. Libbey & Co., 6th & N. Y. ave. —Advertisement. - ——_<.__ Washington Inventors. Patents were issued to Washingtonians yesterday as fololws: George R. J. New- man, car coupling; Henry A. Seymour, trelley for electric railways; James M. Whittemore, magazine gun. ages Washington Ladies in New York. A reception was held at the Waldorf, in New York, last night by a number of ladies interested In the national congress of mothers, which is to be held in Washing- ten February 16, 1807. The purpose of the reception was to interest New York wo- men’s clubs, ministers, educators and oth- ers in the objects of the congress. Among the ladies were Mrs. Phebe Hearst, Mrs. William L. Wilson, Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, Miss Morton, Mrs. H. W. Fuller, A. A. Bir- ney, Mrs. T. W. Birney, Mrs. Kincaid and Miss Janet E. Richards. Mrs. T. W. Bir- ney is president of the organization. All of the ladies named are from this city, and while they are in New York will be the guests of Mrs. Hearst at the Waldorf. No cards were issued for the reception. The ladies met visitors and chatted with them about what they hoped to accomplish by means of the national congress of mothers. Printed matter was distributed explaining in detail the objects and scope of the move- ment. > Victorien Sardou, Ludovic Halevy and Franceis Coppee, waited upon President Favre yesterday asking him to bestow the Legicn of Honor upon Madame Sarah Berrherdt. THE SCHOOL BOARD High School Oadets Now Under Its Immedi- ate Control. Text of the Rule Adopted—Appoint- ts, Promotions, &c., Ratified at the Meeting Yesterday. A regular meeting of the board of trus- tees of public schools was held at the Franklin building yesterday evening. There were present Messrs. Witmer, Hazen, Harries, Wilson, Bruce, Cornish and Shadd and Mrs. Stowell. In the absence of Pres- ident Whelpley, Mr. Wilson was called to the chair. The principal action taken was in plac- ing the High School Cadets organization under the direct control of the board of school trustees instead of under the com- mittee om high and normal schools, as heretofore. The change was made on the unanimous recommendation of the com- mittee on high and normal schools, and is intended for the mutual benefit of the corps and the sehools. The Rule Adopted. The committee reported the following rule for the government of the military or- ganization of the school: “The military affairs of the schools of the first eight divisions shall be, under the control of the board of trustees, in chargé of a committee to be known as the military committee.. Such committee shall consist of the director of the high schools, the military i: structor and the principals of the high schools. They shall make all regimental and staff appointments and pro- motions. All appointments shall be based upon scholarship and miljtary fitness, for- mer rank to be consideréd, irrespective of the company or battalion to which the cardidate has been attached, except in case of majerships, one of whom shall have been attached to the first battalion and to the second battalion. All company ap- pointments and promotions shall be sev- erally made by the principals of the re- spective schools in which the companies are located, 2nd upon the same regulations as provided for regimental and staff ap- pointments and promotions.” On motion of Mr. Harries, the rule was amended so as to provide that one mem- ber of the military committee shall be taken from the committee on normal and high schools. The rule was then adopted withcut a dissenting voice and without discussion. Appointments and Promotions. The following appointments, promotions, ete., In the schools were reported and ap- proved: Central High School—Appoint F. C. Dan- jel teacher at $630. Buiness High School—Promote A. M. Gra- ham from $%) to $1,000; E. A. Clark from $00; A. L. Harman from $700 to $150; F. M. $000; A. L. Hasman from $700 to $750; F. M. Merillat from $650 to $700. Appoint Minnie Burns teacher at $700. Manual training—Promote F. L. Harries from $750 to $500. a Appoint Edwin F. Pywell”teacher at $750. Night Schools—Appoint S. M. Ely teacher at $150 vice F. E. Throckmorton, resigned; A. L. Gardiner teacher at $150 vice F. V. Baldwin, deceased. Drawing—Transfer Marie Sipe from sec- ond division to drawing. Appoint Annie E. Thomas teacher of sew- ing at $450. First division—Promote E. J. Riley from fifth to sixth grade, yice M. I. Sampson, de- ceased. Seventh div: from $400 to $650. Eighth division—Appoint M. C. Thompson temporary teacher, at $460; J. C. Bruce, teacher, at $400. Transfer E. Cusherd to seventh di- vision; M. C. Dallas, granted leave of ab- sence. Normal School—Accept resignation of M. E. Cruser, teacher; transfer M. E. Bowle, teacher, to the Normal School, at $650 per annum, vice M. E. Cruser, resigned. Ninth division—Promote M. E. Shorter, teacher, from third to fourth grade; S. E. Dyson, from second to third grade; S. E. Schooler, from second to third grade. Appoint L. Tudy teacher, at $500 per an- num; accept resignation of L. Peters, teacher, to take effect November 30. Tenth division—Accept resignation of Ju- lia M. Alston. Promote L. A. Terrell teacher, from first to third grade. Appoint Hattie Drew teacher, at $450, and M. Russell teacher, at $500. Transfer O. Cromwell and N. N. Hyman, teachers, to the ninth division. Eleventh division—Appoint K. H. Wood teacher, at $500. Certificates were granted as follows: Third class, Ida O. McQueston; first class, Isabella C. Byrn, Ernest A. Ziegler, Ger- trude M. Walsh, Bridget E. Holden, Sarah A. Nourse, Susan R. Craighill. Delay on the Bowen School. Mr. Cornish inquired as to the cause for the delay In the rebuilding of the Bowen building, corner 9th and D streets south- west, for which an appropriation of $30,000 is available, and was informed that the question was to be made the subject of a special meeting of the board. At the sug- gestion of several members, he did not press the matter, and it went over for the present. n—Promote E. H. Webster ——— That Iron Ball. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Relative to the problem of the tron ball dropped through a hole in the earth, I de- sire to reply to the communication of “In- quirer,” published in Friday’s Star. He has confounded weight and momentum. Weight is that property of bodies by which they tend toward the center of the earth, while momentum is the quantity of motion in a body. A body may have weight with- out momentum, as an apple at rest on a table. On the other hand, a bullet fired perpendicularly in the air has momentum but no weight, until it begins to fall. Take the case of the iron ball falling through the hole in the earth. During every frac- tion of a second, until it reaches the cen- ter, there is the continuous pulling of grav- ity, each pull growing weaker, it is true, but at the same time adding to the mo- mentum (not the weight), there being no stronger force acting in the opposite direc- tion until che center is passed. If there is no atmosphere, or other ob- struction, the ball would undoubtedly reach the surface on the other side and begin the long journey again, which it would keep up forever, on the principle of the pendulum. There would be perpetual motion in a pendulum were tt not for the resistance of the air and friction at the point of suspension. If this hole in the ground contained air, wind or populists (or some other obstruc- tion) the enormots velocity of the iron ball would produce heat enough to vaporize the ball before it could reach the center of the earth, and all this controversy would end in smoke. If this solution of the prob- Jem is not correct, please give us your opinion, Mr. Editor, or obtain and publish that of some scientific expert. THOMAS W. GILMER. —— Weather Strips, 1% Cents per foot; either felt or rubber. Frank Lio- bey & Co., 6th street and New York ave. —Advertisement. ———— Maccabee'’s Elect Officers. At regular review, held at Maccabee Temple, 511-13 9th street northwest, De- cember 7, 1898, the following named sir knights were elected officers of National Tent. No. 1, K. O. T. M., for the ensuing term: W. H. McNeil, sir knight comman- der; W. P. Betts, sir knight Meutenant commarder; James G. Jester, sir knight record keeper; Jos. F. Moore, sir knight chaplain; W. F. Husted, sir knight ser- geant; E. K. Kemp, sir knight M. A.; I. J. Smith, sir knight first master of G.; O. W Hammond, sir knight second master of G.; H. G. Chamberlain, sir knight sentinel; Cc. C. Herbert, sir knight picket. Quite a spirited contest took place upon the elec- tion of record keeper, 108 votes being cast, of which James G. Jester received 79 and James M. Rauch 29. National Tent, No. 1, now numbers 220 members, and is in a flourishing condition. z —= Ours is the store that makes and regu- lates the prices of other stores. To buy here is to make sure of getting the most for the least. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. Wholésale, butter and eggs.—Advt. AMUSEMENTS. Boston Symphony Orchestra.—The Boston Symphory concert at the Columbia The- ater yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock proved to be rather a novelty as a matinee, but the attendance was all that could be desired, both from a social gnd financial Point of view. Mrs. Cleveland and a party of ladies occupied the accustomed presiden- tial box, while Reginald De Koven and friends listened to the magnificent music from a box on the opposite side of the hovse. In the seats were represented the best known people of Washington society, and standing room only was obtainable af- ter the first number. From a musical point of view the concert, of course, was all that could be expected of one of the finest orchestras in the world. The program was selected with rather a leaning toward that sort of music known as “popular,” but it was well chosen, and all the num- bers were received with round after round of applause. Through all of the music the eminent ability of Emil Paur was plainly apparent, and to him comes the largest share of the praise devoted to the aggre- gation over which he wields the bato. The numbers given were Karl Goldmark’ overture to “‘Sakuntala,” Hector Berlioz’s overture, “The Roman Carnival;” end Mendelssohn’s symphony, No. 4, in A ma- jor, commonly known as the “Italian Symphony.” The first number is one of the most beautiful works that the orchestra has given in Washington, and through it €ll the most delicate passages were sus- tahed with a smoothness and finish that cculd only be attributed to the knowledge ef the great leader. In the symphony, which was, of course, the work of the af- ternoon, the orchestra again scored its customary triumph. The symphony is a beautiful creation of delicate shading, and it was given with all the expression and Intelligence that Paur {is master of. Al- thcugh it was the last number on the pro- gram Mr. Paur was obliged to bow again and again his acknowledgment of the plaudits heaped upon him. The soloist of the concert was Mr. Carl Halir, the Bo- Yemian violinist, who played Beethoven's Concerto for violin, in D major, one of the most difficult works for that instrument in existence today, although it was writ- ten before the enormous advance violin technique has taken since Beethoven's time. The work is a noble one, and one that fully tests in all directions the abili- ties of a performer. Mr. Halir proved him- self equal to every requirement made upon him, however, and at the conclusion of the number was forced to respond to four recalls. He possesses a true, wonderfully Sweet tone,-and played the more delicate passages with rare expression, at the same time losing nothin in force or precision. His technique Is almost all that could pos- sibly be desired, and he showed in every phase of the work the complete mastery of the irstrument. A word, too, for the orchestra in tais number. Although the orchestration of the concerto is most diffi- cult and in keeping with the violin solo, the orchestra played it with its usual splendid effect, and in no small way con- tributed to Mr. Halir’s success. “The Geisha. ‘The entire original “Getis- ha” company will be with us next week at the Lafayette Square Opera House. This great organization comprises over eighty people, and Includes all the favorites who appeared in the original cast at Daly's Theater. Miss Dorothy Morton heads the list, some of the others being Miss Violet Lloyd, Miss Loutse Patllin, Miss Linda de Costa, Mr. Mark Smith, Van Ranseller Wheeler, Charles Swain, Henry Gunson. Little can be said of the “Geisha.” Wash- ingtonians who have had the pleasure of witnessing a performance of it at Daly's Theater, New York, pronounce it to be on= of the most delightful ertertainments seen in many years. The success achieved hy this charming musical ccmedy has been so great that when the time came for the original company to start on its tour, Mr. Dely decided to form a second company, which ts now playing with great success at Daly's in New York. The company is play- ing this week in Baltimore to the largest audiences the New Academy has had this season. “Shore Acres.""—At the New National Theater Monday evening next the talented actor James A. Herne begins a week's en- gagement, again appearing in his masterly interpretation of Nathaniel Berry in his own realistic play of New England life, “Shore Acres.” Mr. Herne has chosen a story of the utmost simplicity, but its treat- ment is such that it stirs the heart after the manner of true poetry. It is possibly this feature which makes “Shore Acres” one of the most beautiful plays ever placed upon the stage. In the drawing of his characters Mr. Herne has also shown great Ingenuity. Each and every personage is a distinct type, and their idiosyncracies are sharply differentiated. The love inte est is strong, but not paramount. It is the life-long sacrifice of Uncle Nat and the love of righteousness that emanates from a noble heart that holds the audience spell- beund. “Shore Acres" is a play far super- for to the average pastoral, and to one who has witnessed its presentation the great success it has achieved is readily under- stood. An ideal production of Mr. Herne's comedy-drama 1s promised. The company carries all {ts own scenery and mechanical effects. Seats on sale tomorrow morning. “A Breezy Time."—Fitz & Webster's “A Breezy Time,” which will be the attraction at the Grand Opera House next week, is described as a farce comedy, with an abundance of fun and a paucity of serious intgrest. In other words, its purpose is to divert rather than to engross the atton- tion. E. B. Fitz is the principal .ome- dian of the company. He weighs over #00 pounds, and it can be seen, therefore, that a very considerable amount of the amuse- ment he causes is due quite as much to his avoirdupois as to his antics. Miss Kathryn Webster is leading soubrette. She has a sweet voice of good carrying pow-r, is a good dancer and has a fund of vivacit The rest of the cast is well balanced. Each one has been engaged for some particular talent that he or she possesses, and they play together in such a way that the re- sult Is harmonious in the extr2me, and best of all laughable. Delph Souvenirs.At the Academy of Music next Monday evening, which will be the inaugural performance in this city of the Martinetti-Tannehill company in the farce comedy “The Nancy Hanks,” will be a souvenir event, upon which occasion Delph china cups and saucers will be pre- sented to every lady. They are of ihe prevailing blue, and exact reproductions of those used during the Nancy Hanks pertod 1832. “The Midnight Flood.”—The play to be presented the first half of next week at the Bijou, “The Midnight Flood,” is said to be very cleverly presented by an cx- cellent company, headed by the comedy team, Beatrice Earle and M. B. Stre2rer, augmented by Howson's Twentieth Century Band and Orchestra. The scenic effects are ell that mechanical devices can make them, and seem like reality. The principal feature is a realistic flood, in which barns, houses, hay stacks, trees, &c., are seen to float in the water. It is a melodrama in which comedy predominates and also intro- duces many sparkling specialties. Mr. Himmelein, the manager of the. company, has made up the cast with Miss Beatrice Earle, M. B. Streeter, Mate Louise Stevens, E. Lawrence Lee, Baby Johnson and others of equal merit. Thg last half of the week they will present uf great comedy drama, “Grit; or, True as Steel.” “Vanity Fair."—It takes a quick brain and a barrel of money to make a success ful play these days, but it seems as if sev eral brains, to say nothing of the enor- mous outlay of capital, have conspired to produce “Vanity Fair,” a most charming arrangement of melody and talent. With a burletta for the opening, an olio to fol- low, under a competent management, nothing is left wanting. ‘Jay New York, or Fun at Coney Island,” a well-arranged spectacular, is a play in itself. “Vanity Fair,” with the assistance of the following artista, will be a success, and comes to Kernan’s Lyceum next week for a week's stay. Richard Mullen, king of fun mak. ers; Deltorelli and Clissanilo, famous Eng- lish musical artists; Mlle. Valesca, French comedienne; Bessie Stanton, ‘claimed to be the handsomest woman in the world, also the first and original bronze statue; Han- ley and Jarvis, two eccentrique singing and dancing comedians; Mullen and Dunn, the comedy duo; “The Whirligigs,” Sisters Weston, in acrobatic songs and dances; Emma Carus, the handsome baritone sing- er; Fred. J. Huber, prince of fun makers; Lena LaCouvier, the refined vital spark: Margie Tebeau, the original lady mimic, and the three empresses of serlo-comic and burlesque, Sadie Raymond, Lizzie Westocr and Marie DeWolf, form the company. A Lecture on Handel.—Mrs. E. C. Sloan will deliver a lecture at the Garfield Memo- rial Church on¢*‘Handel,” which will be il- lustrated both by means of lantern slides and by the music of the great writer. Mrs. Sloan will be assisted by Miss Chenoweth, and a number of invitations have been is- sued to prominent people to attend. “An Occan Waif.”—The Weber Dramatic Company gave a performance at Odd Fel- lows’ Hall last night for the benefit of Martha Washingtan Lodge, No. 3, Daugh- ters of the Revohition. The play presented was “‘An Ocean ;Waif,” and a large and en- thusiastic’ audienee greeted every -good Piece of work e with unbounded ap- plause. Daniel lurphy, in the leading part, together *with Miss Lillian Hurdle, H. W. Weber, Henry F. Dolan, H. D. An- Gerson, Miss Cassie Mae Knight and Mrs. C. E. Griffith, weve all very good, and the performance was heartily enjoyable throughout. One of the novelties of the evening was thecorps of lady ushers, who acted like veterans in disposing of the large audience. “For the Poor.*The St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Adjysius’ Church will give an entertainment ;Friday evening next xt the rew Gonzaga €ollege Hall, on I street, for the benefity of the poor under the care of the society. This organiza- tion did a greats deal of good work in relieving the destitution and suffering of the poor of the city last winter, and the concert next Friday is for the purpose of raising funds to enable it to carry on the good work during the coming cold weather. The prircipal feature of the evening will be the lecture by Mr. D. 1. Murphy on “An Evering With Thomas Moore.” Besides the lecture there will be a program partici- pated in by well-known local talent, and the affair will be enjoyable in every. fea- ture, Washington String Orchestra.—The Wash- ington String Orchestra will give the first of its two concerts this season at the Uni- versalist Church, corner 13th and L streets northwest, Friday evening next. This or- chestra will be kindly remembered because of its excellent work during past seasons, and the program which has been prepared for its first appearance this season will quickly bring it ‘to the mind of those who may have forgotten it. The orchestra will be assisted on this occasion by Mrs. H. Clay Browring, soprano, and Mrs. Ernest Lent, pianist. The conductor of the or- chestra is Mr. Ernest Lent, and the ag- gregation has been thoroughly drilled, well equipped and is fully capable of dealing with ‘seme of the most difficult composi- tions. Mrs. Logan's Lecture.—Mrs. Gen. John A. Logan will deliver a lecture on the ‘‘Coro- nation of the Czar and Czarina,” for the berefit of the Garfield Hospital, Wednes- day evening. December 16, at the Metro- politan M. E. Church, corner 4% and C streets northwest. Tickets for the lecture are fer sale at Harris & Shafer’s, Bren- tano’s and at different drug stores in va- rious sections of the city. The subject is one which is interesting. arid the lecture will be interspersed with music, given by several well-known musicians. Rev. Dr. Stafford on “Macbeth."—Rev. Dr. J. J. Stafford’s lecture on “Macbeth,” which he delivers at the Columbia Theater Monday evenirg next, has aroused consid- erable interest, chiefly on account of Dr. Stafford’s well-known ability as a public speaker and lecturer of the first rank, and also because he is generally conceded to be at his best in Shakespearean subjects. The lecture is for the benefit of the ¢ roll Institute and the sale of seats has already begun at Metzerott’s music store. The Ice Palace.—Spectators who attend the ice palace at Convention Hall more for the purpose of watching the skaters and lstening to the excellent music than for any other reason find a great deal of enjoyment in the exhibition which is gen- erally given by the instructors just before the ice is cpened for the evening session at 8 o’cleck. The outer doors of the rink are opened to the public at 7:30 o'clock, .and from that Ume until 8 o'clock the ice is not used save by those instructors, who are so fond of thelr art that they do not like to waste about the only time they have to enjoy themselves on the surface. The instructors are # busy lot during the ses- sions, but they mever seem to tire of their work, and every chance they get to spin over the surface in pursuit of their own enjoyment Is eagerly taken. Society in nearly every city: has gone into the matter of ice skating very extensively, and this sport is the fad of the season in all of the great northern citles. This condition ex- ists In Washington, however, and the af- ternoon sessicns:at the rink are notable for the number 6f well-known society peo- ple who attend. Metropolitan Concerts._The season sale of tickets fcr the serles of Metropolitan Concerts is now progressing satisfactorily at the Columbia’ Theater box office. It is seldom that stch an array of artists is an- nounced in @ series of concerts, and full houses will doubtless welcome them. Maud Powell, violinist: Martha Mir prano; W. A. Xantes, tenor, and Che di Bassini, baritone, comprise the co: for the first concert, which occurs next Tuesday evening. In addition to these art- eking, the great Dutch pianist, is to appear, The sale of seats for this con- cert opens tomorrow morning. Mr. Aaron Stern, a well-known Washing- tcn bey, is this week with Hurtig & Sea- mon at the Auditorium in Baltimore. Mr. Ster1 has talent of high merit and his serv- ices have been much in demand at private and public entertainments given here in the pust three years. In his imitation of popu- lar actors he is seen at his best. =e Reform Throvgh Direct Taxation. To the Editor of The Evening Star: It is a question of universal interest which the newspapers are (not exclusively) consid- ering whether the Fifty-fifth Congress will restore prosperity to our country. It is an opportunity for the Fifty-fourth Congress to initiate a movement in this direction. A Suggestion may not be considered untimely at this stage of legislatior To me it has been a source of surprise that, when the Constitution provides for the amelioration of the evils now e ng, no one seems to be socialist enough to de- stroy “socialism” by enforcing the funda- mental law. I defy all the Utopian dreams of Owen to equal the possibilities embraced in the following words (article I, section §, clause 1) of the Constitution of the States ‘congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, imposts, duties and excises to pay the debts and provide for the com- mon defense and general welfare.” In other words, Congress can by appor- tioning a «direct tax among the states ac- cording to population—say according to the congressional apportionment—lay and col- lect a tax on all property and revenue of corporations, which would employ multi- tudes of the unemployed in erecting coast and frontier “defense” and connecting them together and with national headquarters by improved and safe roads and bridges. The only subjects of the sovereign peo- ple are artificial persons, their creatures, who cah never in any form usurp sov- ereignity, or rise superior to their creator. Trusts and combines may be the result of competition, but frontier and coast ‘“de- fense” and “the general welfare” are under the protection of law, and taxation is the method of distribut'on of the blessings of liberty, in strict accordance with the spirit and letter of the “supreme law of the land,” “and all the judges in all the states are bound thereby; anything in the Constitu- tion and laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.” The “paternalism” of the government has hitherto been directed toward the subven- tion of corporations, and, now, in our ex- tremity, the same parental hand has the right and duty to ‘prepare for war in time of peace, and te withdraw from the rabid poletariat an army of well-meaning citi- zens of both colers, who might otherwise be “educated” by! aliens into hostility to re- publican institutions. R. 8. THARIN. ee ee LL AOL ROYAL ? BAKING {POWDER z Tr, so- ; ‘SS Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength. =Tatest United States Government Feod Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co. 106 Wall st., N.Y. BS ae IR RC Desersonseedonsnseesente eeitete ee aoe tee ete ote A lady’s watch | has a $25 look, ' | Soetitoe sells for $15. Setraiacienbes ship in my watch ins"rince plan. “SPIER,” 310 Ninth St. de9-14d. Miss | A DINNER TO MR. HANNA. Given by Chairman Babcock and the Congresssional Committee. . Chairman Babcock and his associates of the congressional committee gave a dinner last night to Mr. Mark A. Hanna and sev- eral other members of the republican na- tional committee. The dinner was held at the Metropolitan Club,and the other guests were: W. M. Osborne, Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin, Gen. Horace Porter of New York, Charles T. Dawes of Illinois, W. B. Plunkitt of Massachusetts, Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska, Senator-elect George L. Wellington of Maryland, Senator George L. Shoup of Idaho, John C. Long of Florida, Col. Myron M. Parker, James E. Boyd of North Carolina, A. T. Wymberly of Louisiana and Walter P. Brownlow. Chairman Babcock presided at the “T’- shaped table, which was handsomely deco- rated_with American beauty roses, with Mr. Flanna and General Porter on either side. Opposite sat Congressman Louis D. Apsley, vice chairman of the committee, who had on his right Mr. Payne and on his left General Osborne. Near the center of the table Congressman David H. Mercer, secretary of the committee, was seated, and the thirty-four other members were on either side of him. Mr. Babcock made a brief speech of wel- come, addressed to Mr. Hanna, and appro- priate response was made by Mr. Hanna. In the course of his remarks Mr. Hanna paid a cordial tribute to the work of the congressional committee, and acknowl- edged the extent to which that committee contributed to the success of the campaign. Mr. Babcock then called upon Represen- tative Boutelle of Maine to act as toast- master. In that capacity Mr. utelle called for speeches from Mr. Apsley, Gen- eral Osborne, Mr. H. C. Payne, Congress- man Loudenslager, who represented Garret A. Hobart, Vice President-elect, and Gen. Horace Porter. —_—--— JACKSON DAY. The Democratic Association Prepar- ing for the Banquet. There was a brief meeting of the Jackson Democratic Association at Meyer's Hotel last evening, during which the Jackson day banquet next month was informally discussed. The chairman of the committee on arrangements, Mr. W. Cranch MclIntire, stated that about all matters had been sat- isfactorily arranged, and that the commit- tee would be able to report finally in the matter at the next meeting. Tickets will be $5, and the menu, ‘decorations and mu- sic will be of the highest order, so that the event will be about the most interesting and memorable in the history of the asso- ciation. President James L. Norris explained that while it was not certain that Mr. Wm. J. Bryan will be able to attend, he has s on to Mr. Norris a communication, whic will be read at the banquet if he finds it impossible to attend. Mr. Norris promised that the communication would be found to be a most interesting one. Mr. Norris also said that all ading members of the democratic party had been invited to the Lanquet, Senators Morgan, Daniel, Mon Berry and Gorman, and’ Representatives MeMillin, Terry, Fitzgerald and Sulzer hav- ing already signified an intention to be present and respond to toasts. After the meeting had adjourned Mr. Mc- Intire stated to a Star reporter that the banquet would be held in the main upper hall of the National Rifles’ armory. ———— Decision Affirmed. The Court of Appeals has affirmed the decision of the commissioner of patents in the case of Leroy D. Hill and the Sheldon Axle Company, assignee, against Wolcott J. Parmalee, deciding that Parmalee is en- titled to a patent for an axle invention. In the case of the application of John W. Griswold for a patent on an alleged im- provement in bale ties, the decision of the commissioner of patents, adverse to Gris aiso aflirmed. Your cough, like a dog’s bark, is a sign that there is something foreign around which shouldn’t be there. You can quict the noise, but the dan- ger may be there just the same. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil is not a cough specific; it does not merely allay the symptoms, but it does give such strength to the body that it is able to throw off the disease. ou know the old proverb of “the ounce of prevention?” Don't neglect your cough. Your druggist keeps Scott's Emulsion of Cod-iver on. Put up in 50c. nd $1.00 sizes. 2 CITY ITEMS. Hotel Johnson Cafes. Oysters, Ducks and Fish, the world can’t beat, direct from the producers. All from the vicinity of the mouth of the Chesa- peake bay (nuf said). Also Mid-day Lunch and 5 o'clock Table de Hote Dinner Ladies ard gents’ door 13th st. front. Stair- way and elev it Voigt, the Jeweler, Removed to 615 7th st., opp. U. S. paicnt office, one biock below old stand. 1? “Partridge” Hams Are So Mach sweeter, more delicious, than any others that it’s easy to see why folks will have no other. C. SCHAPER, 501 Center Market. 1 > J. Jny Gould—Tree Toys, Scrap Pictures. de9-19t* a Our Guarantee is Good as Gold. It’s ma ie in good faith and never repudi- ated. We guarantee all our Fruits, Vege- tables and Poultry the finest. We'll refund money whenever they prove unsatisfactory. CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Cen.mkt. it ——— Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf ——— Quadruple Silver Cake Baskets, $1.80. Thursday only. Voigt’s, 615 7th st., opp. patent office. 1t* There Are Hams—and Hams, but none like “Dove Brand” Hams. They've been the finest for more than 25 year: Miller & Krogmann, Center and N. L. mkis. t SS ee ‘The King of Pills is Beecham’s. jy8-dly AMUSEMENTS. Columbia Theater. Tuesday si: Dec. 15, FIRST METROPOLITAN CONCERT America’s P owell, First Violinist. Miss MARTHA MINER, Soprano; Mr. W. A. XANTEN, ‘Tenor, Of Damrosch Opera Co CHEVALIER DI BA: i, Baritone, Of Royal Opem, Milan, And by Special Arrangement, Sieveking, pre poet Prices: $1.00, $1.50, $2.00. SALE OF SEX OW OPEN. Directing Metropolitan Concerts, F. P. Wright. Directing Washington series, Ed. F. Guzman, de9-Ge* | Burov. “Phone 430, 1 All This Week. Matinees Daily. ‘The Great Favorite Come J.B. MACKIE (GRIMESEY, ME BOY), In His Greatest Success, GRIMES’ CELLAR DCOR, Next Week—THE IDEALS. de8-5t,12 FLOATING SOCIETY. The New Departure in the Christinn Endeavor Work. Christian Endeavor work has branched out in a new direction in this city. A float- ing society has been organized, which has for its®object the preaching of the Gospel and instilling Christian principles among the sailors temporarily stopping in the city and among the river men along the wharves. A meeting was held last even- ing in the Sixth Presbyterian Church to complete the organization of the society, and officers were elected as follows: ‘Wm. Barnes, president; Miss B. Tuckey, vice president: Miss Rae Tompkins, secre- tary; Capt. Jack Henyon, treasurer. It 4s proposed to hold meetings every Wednesday evening, beginning tonight, in a hall at the corner of 11th and F streets southwest. This hall will be sufficient for the present plans of the society, it is though, and in the spring an effort will be made to secure a Gospel boat to further the objects of the organization. Several donations in ald of the enterprise were re- ceived last night and others will be grate- fully received. The work is entirely unde- nominational, and those interested will be glad to receive active assistance from any to whom a work for the betterment of sail- ors and river men appeals. —— Indorned for Office. The Lorin M. Saunders and W. F. Thomas Republican Campaign Club held an enthu- sigstic meeting at their rooms, 2528 P street northwest, Monday night. The meet- ing was called to order at 8 o'clock by the president, W. C. Payne, who briefly stated the object of the meeting. Samuel J. Young acted as secretary. The first act was the passage of a resolution expressing the gratification of the club at the appoini- ment of Mr. C. J. Bell as chairman of the inaugural committee for March 4. W. C. Payne said that it should be remembered that those democrats who voted for Mc- Kiniey were wealthy persons, and that they were simply voting for their own in- terest. Other ‘speakers were Alexander Hawkins, Walter Adams, 8. I. Young and William Baltimore. The following candi- dates for District offices were indorsed For District Commissioner, Lorin M. Saun- ders; for recorder of deeds, Leonard C. Bailey; for District marshal, W. F. Thomas; for Police Court judge, Milton M. Holland; for physician in charge of Free: man’s Hospital, Dr. Charles B. Purvis; for sealer of weights and measures, Robert H. Key; for Attorney General, John M. Lang- ston. The club will at its next meeting take steps looking to participation in the inaugural parade. SPPCPOORESO RE Tried And true—tis the verdict of the people re- garding Hood's Suraparilla, — Catarrh, crofula rheumatism, dyspepsia, nervous. troubles yteld to Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘The best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. gHlood’s Pills tries 3s cents Sesceseeocoeqoorcesoseseee. 4 o 4 @ 4 e ° 2 e ¢ e $ oe 4 ¢ e 2° 3 |, PEAR DERDOO DE HIEBERE | AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL. Tonight, Francis Wilson, In His Latest snd Greatest Comic Opera Success, HALF A KING, Under Management A. H. CANBY. Prices... $1.50, $1, 50c. and 2c. NEXT WEEK, 73,737 JAM ES A, HENE, SHORE ACRES, In his beautiful play, Seats Tomorrow. a9-3t Ice Palace. CONVENTION HALL, 5TH AND L STS. N.W. Real Ice Skating. Instruction Free! Ice Pal: Orchest: Grand Orchestrion, plenti- ful supply of skates, competent corps of instructors. very Afternoon at 2. Every Evening at 7:30. ADMISSION... Books containi elal morning ¢} QP» FELLOW: WEDNESDAY EVENING, DBC. “On the Queen’s Threshold” Mlustrated Lecture by REV. HOWARD WILBUR ENNIS, Under the auspices of Eastern Lodge, No. 7, L 0. 0. F. 100 dissolving views. de8-2t ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. OLUMBIA THEATER. TONIGHT ‘And All Week, Matinees Thursday and Saturday. Critical Washington Pronounces the De Koven-Smith Opera Co. IN The Mandarin The Greatest Comle Opera Success of the Season. AN AULSTAR CAST. AND NO ADV. ae8-tf.21 NOW IN PROGR Methodist Protestant Bazaar, Masonic Temple, gth & F Sts. N. W. de7-4t DECEMBER 7-11. COVERED WITH SCALES ECZEMA IN WORST FORM. FACE A LOATHSOME SIGHT. COULD NOT LEAVE HOUSE. HAD TO SACRIFICE WAIR IN DESPAIR DISMISS DOCTORS lES. AND BEGIN THE USE OF GUTIGURA REME eks Cure is Complete. About four years ago Eczema made its appear ance on my bead in its worst form. I was at- teuded by two physicians, but, motwithxtanding thelr treatment, it continued spreading, until my face was covered with scales and became a horrid, loathsome sight. For three months I did not leave the house, and people passing would turn and look back when secing me at the window. T had « fine head of hatr, seven years’ growth, and had to secrifice it. I was in despair. The physicians had failed even to relieve me, when one of them recommended CUTICURA SOAP. My father ls- iniseed the and procured a full set of CUTI- CURA REMEDIFS. I commenced using them ac- cording to directions, and in three weeks from the time IT began the scales had left my face and the skin Jost tts florid hue. In six weeks Iw. entirely cured. My face was smooth and my com plexion clearer and finer than it had ever been before. I used three boxes of CUTICURA, one- half doren cakes of CUTICURA SOAP and one bot- Ue of CUTICURA RESOLVENT. Persons havi any doubt about cnis testimonial being genuine cam write to my address and I will cheerfully tell them more about CUTICURA REMEDIES, Miss MARION A. SMITH, Sunbury, Pa. The almost miraculous cures daily effected by CUTICURA REMEDIES prove them to be the great- est skin cures, blood purifiers and humor remedies ever compounded. SPEEDY CURE ‘TREATMENT.—Warm bathe with CUTICURA SOAP, gentle applications of CUTICURA (ointment), and mild doses of CUTI- CURA RESOLVENT (blood porifier). C7 “How to Care Every Skin Disease,”” free. POTTER DRUG & CHEM. CORP., Sole Props, Boston, WOMEN Best Appreciate CUTICURA Anti-Palin PLASTERS. deo Se eaeiciaeeieieeeineasid = AMUSEMENTS. HE LAFAYETTE. TONIGHT, LAST MATINEE KATURDAY. REI E FAVOK STUART ROBSON, MIE. JANAUSCHEK, AND MR. ROBSON'S COMPANY OF ACT DIRECTION OF WILLIAM R. HAYDEN. MRS. PORDERBURY'S PAST MP, GILMAN'S WEDDING, MR. ROBSON AS YOUNG MR. GUMAN AND OLD MK. PONDERBURY. SME. JANAUSCHEK AS THE LADY WITH & PAST. RES TH “LAR PRICES. oh Gt HE LAFAYEEIE, PECIAL, Week Begin nday, December 14, Matiness Wednesday and Saturday. George Edwardes’ Japai Musical Comedy, THE GEISHA. THE ORIGINAL COMPA. THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTIC THE ORIGINAL favorites an ler, Charles Mark Smith, &e., under ‘the direction of orders for seats will receive prompt at- M1 Thursday, December 10, on which will ‘open for the sale of seats. e Wil be no raise im the regular pri ast GP” OPERA HOt KERNAN & RIFE. Managers, WEDNESDAY—MATINEES. SATURDAY. WEEK COMMENCING DECEMBER BLAGK PATTFS 50 -TROUBADOURS—50 YHE GREATEST COLORED SHOW ON EARTH, Presenting an rable Kaleidoscope of Popular prices “ ed—15, 25, f0 and Te. All "seats. couponed 9 Box office’ open trv a.m. to 10 p.m. NOTE—A good seat on first floor for 25 CENTS. ats in box, $1.00. Next Attraction—Fitz & Webster's “A BREEZY TIME.” de’ ERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER, ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, RUSSELL BROS.’ COMMEDIANS. Direction of Meesrs, Weber and Fields. S-HIGH-CLASS ACTS—9 Weck-VANITY FAIR BURLESQUE CO Thomas [ioore. By the . I. MURPHY, axsisted by eee 1 under the man the ment A COLLEGE HALL, BER 11, ATS PM extra for reserved gents, d7-5t CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, ‘Australia, Hawalian ‘Islands, ‘Central ' America: Special rates fo: freight or passage; choice of routes; private cars to rent; special tourist par- free maps and pampble & Philadelp! CAPITAL CYCLING PARK, 1406-8 N. ¥. AVE. Oldest cycle re city.” Now is the best time of the year to ©; good clay track tent instructors; tric Nghted; compitmen- ry lessons to. ladies. Open every day and ing except Sunday. Tring your friend: oc22 ALL CAN LEARN WHO TR! Pra MRIA | ts The 2 12,000-ft. floor ‘Competent instructors. Charges . 224 and P strdvte, small, Maske every greHART BRITTAIN, Mer, Take F street cars. mbs-8tt LECTURES. Lecture ON THE CORONATION OF THE CZAR AND CZARINA, BY Tirs. Gen. J. A. Logan. INTERSPERSED WITH MUSIC. For the benefit of GARFTELD ; WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16, 1896, AT S$ O'CLOCK, METROPOLITAN ME. CHURCH, 4% AND C STS TICKETS, For tale by the board, Harris & Shaeffer's, Brew tauw’s, drug stores and at the door. ds-108 EXCURSIONS, ETC. CADEMY. Prices, 25, 50, 75c. and $1.00. Wed. ard Sat. Mats.. 25 and 50c. Reserved. Davis & Keogh’s Vivio Pleture of the South, DOWN IN DIXIE. The Famous Minstrel Comedian, MILT G. BARLOW, And the World-enowned PICKANINNY BAND. ‘est Week-THE NANCY HANKS, Fanuiest ever. de7-202f UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, FRIDAY, fats 1, Washington String Orchestra, Ernest Lent. ‘onductor. SOLOISTS: Mrs. H. Clay Browning, SOPRANO, AND Mrs. Ernest Lent, PIANIST. Reserved seats. Subscription for the season de5-6t THEATER. MONDAY EVEN! LECTI RE BY Rev. D. J. Stafford, D. D. SUBJECT: Macbeth. BEXEFIT OF CARROLL INSTITUTE. * Admission, 50c. Reserved seats, 75e. and $1.90. Boxes, $8.00 and $10.00. Sale begins at Metzerott's Music Store Monday wicrning, Dec. 7, at 9 o'clock. Ge2-9t Couennra Steamer [iacalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Wushington, Daily «except Sunday), At 10 a... retuculug reach the «at; FAK, ROUND TRL, Aduussion to grounds, 25 cents. ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon adimission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hotels. Will also make river landings as far as Glymont, stopping for freight a ers both ways, For charters ete., apply at Oiice of steamer Mucule ester. ocl-tt LL. BLAKE, Caprain. Norfolk « WVashington Steamboat Co. Every day in the sear for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, “Newport. News and all poluts south by the super) powerful steel palace steamers “Newport News,” “Norfolk” and “Wasulng- ton," on the following schedule: bound. ‘ortblound. 200 p.m. Ly. Portsmouth.5.50 30 p.m. & Rortalk- $ se . Ft. Monroe.6:30 a.m, Ly . Monroe.7 :2 ae eee 6:00 Visitors to Chamberlin’ he Hsgeia,” ard Virginia Beach will find this the most attractive route, insuring a com- fortable night's rest. and luzurious rooms heated by steam and" ited throughout “with electric lights Dining room service ts a la carte, aod is sup- Piles from he Dest that the markets of ‘asbington and Norfolk afford. ‘Tickets on sale at U. 8 Express office, 817 we; 618, 619, 1421 Pennayl- and ©. ticket office, corner — 15th street and New York avenuc, and om doard steai where time table, map, ete., = can also be bad ‘Any other information desired will be ture