Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1896, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1896-14 PAGES. Men’s Practical Presents. | $2.60, $3, $4 and $6.25 for the latest Com ination Underwear for men—Den- ton’s, Winstead Hosiery Co.'s, Oneita | and Peter Wright's. | } $1.89 Instead of $2.25 for Denton's Patent Sleeping Robe for men. And $1.19 for the $1.75 Flannelette Paja- $1.19 for $1.75 Flanne‘ette Pajamas. $1.99 for $2.50 quality Pare Austra- Man Wool Underwear. 34 to 50 inches. $4 for the $6 Sweaters In fancy effects, for skating riuk. The Caps, too. See them. WITHANTENT TO KILL Gloves for Xmas Presents. Guess his or her size— exchanged any time after Christmas. Tried on at our tisk. 2 For ladies are 4-button, 8-button, 5- hook, 2-clasp and Mousquetaire styles. White, Black apd all colors. For misses are 2-clasp, 8-clasp and 4-but- ton, in bert French kid. pees are l-ciasp Dogekin ai Beaver Gloves. Lined and unlined. With and without far tops. Clark. Fired Shots at Two Men—Blowns Were Struck—The Cane Goes Over. Saloonkeeper John T. Clark, who has had a varied experience in selling rum and This Evening from 7 until 9 o’cicck At The Palais: Royal. More visitors than we the afternoon—thus the foll ter tonight only and for tomorrow morning only: 97-98 for Ladies’ $10 Garments Whether for yourself or as a pres- ent remember this:—These Warm and Protecting Jackets and Capes may save your or another's life dur- ing March's chilly blasts not less than now. CF$7.98 for the Palais Royal's $10 Capes and the Black Astrakhan and Boucle Cloth Jackets With shield, box ard fly fronts. 10 Per Cent Discount. Husband or father may profitably anticipate Christmas and bring Any Fur Garment selected before 12 o'clock tomorrow shall be yours at one-tenth less than the price mark wife or daughter here tonight. tells vou. To select from. | Fi Maret tes. From $2.98 to $40 each -From $4.98 to $50 each | From $40 to $75 each < .From to $27 each And Xmas comfort for the old lady of the family:—The “Waterford” Shawls at 5yc for size 37x37 inches, at 47%47 inches. Black, grays and plai figuring in police ctrcles, fired four shots at two young men last night, and Friday morning he will be tried in the Police Court for am alleged attempted murder. Clark is nearly sixty years old and his saloon is at the corner of 7th and L streets southwest. Last night a few minutes after 7 o'clock John Lennox, a cripple, and a companion named Fitzhugh Smyth, both under the influence of liquor, called a: the saloon, engaged in an altercation with Clark and when they had gone outside Clark fired four shots at them. One bul- let went through the window of a cable car, but other than this no damage was done. Jealousy is said to have caused the shooting. Clark and his ycung wife have not lived happily together during recent months. They had ‘separated, but just, a week ago the wife returned to the house. The husband had been put under bonds for threats toward her and during the past two years he had killed a colored man. John Lennox and Fitzhugh Smyth, the former from New Jersey, and a cripple, and the latter from Lynchburg, Va.,. were the young men who figured in the affair. ¢ The exact circumstances under which the shooting occurred the police did not know, but, from statements made by both Clark and the young men, they reached the con- clusion that Clark was jealous of Smyth. Indeed, Clark and Smyth so stated, but the latter says the husband's suspicions were without foundation. On several occasions, he said, Clark had made unjust accusations against him, and on one occasion he was arrested on suspicion because Clark had lost a diamond. To a Star reporter Smyth said he and Lennox went in the saloon last night to get a drink. They had been‘in there before and had gotten whisky without any trouble, and there was no reason for them to im- agine there would be any trouble this time. But Clark repeated his accusations, the result of jealousy, and there was trouble. Lennox, the cripple, says he saw Clark put his pistol in his pocket and walk from be- hind the bar. Then, he said, Clark grab- bed him, putting his hand on his pistol at the same time, and, fearing he was going to get killed, he dealt the saloon keeper a blow on the head with his cane. Both men then left the saloon, and Clark, who fol- lowed them out the door, fired the four shots at them. Clark claims that he was assaulted for refusing the men liquor, and the pistol, he says, he used in defense of his home and himself. Policemen Kennedy and Bruce were standing on the corner opposite the saloon when they saw the shooting. They saw the drunken men come from the place and were watching them when the shots were fired. When they saw Clark using his Weapon they rushed across the street and piaced him under arrest. He made a state- ment concerning Smyth's alleged conduct about his house Policeman Bruce went Tomorrow Morn from 8 until 12 o’clock can properly welcome in lowing special inducements 4-29 for $6.98 Garments. Please appreciate the difference between these $6.98 Coats and Capes reduced for this night to $4.29 and those inferior garments that are being profitably sold elsewhere at or about the price. ©5'$1.29 for cholee of the $6.98 Black Boucle and Astrakhan Jackets and the Body-enveloping Capes with silk lning and Thibet trimming. Children’s Furs. $2.50 Silk Angora Sets for... $1.75 Lamb's Wool Sets for. $2.50 Ermine Sets for. $4.98 Thibet Sets for. $2.25 Electric Seal Set g8c for 42x42 inches, at $1.48 for ds. Inquire for them on third floor. E> When on this ther it will profit mothers and fathers with children from baby size to four | ahead and arrested the two young mon. s F : a At the patrol box the affair was freely dis- to learn of the $1 Xmas Preset ane pp eee Ae (ME sie War mb | Grimace R80 Paid nce Hen MCAT precinct station at the nominal price of one dollar. Was reached Sm: when asked for his Leave Card Engraving Order Tonight Did you ever know satisfactory work associated with hurry and worry? Don't you see the necessity of leaving your order now—to- night? And so with initials or monogram required on umbrella or piece of jewelry or silver plate—or with name in gold letters on pocket book, 3ible, prayer book or hymnal? And r that is attached to a present bearing the recipient’s name or initials? Card Engraving. 86c for his er her name engraved on copper plate with fifty ards printed therefrom. § for monogram dle of two or three k 4 I And $1 fer bis or her address. A Bibles, etc. 1 up t 1 Bifles and sets of OSC Seasne Et rose teak ewe ts gold free of ¢ charge. Pocket Books. Pe +t Books worth from $1.25 to $2. jer’s loss ts your gain and ours. for ladies and Its or ber name in gold, free. for Allfgator and Seal Pocket Books, ADC cae of which were Jatended to retall at $1 you'll sew them elsewhere marked $1. (See above for Xmas Umbrellas.) Best 25c Xmas Aprons. Whether you prefer the utility of these generous size, double-width Aprons or the beauty of these fancy procurable at 25 cents. We are told print the fact in big letters. CT Only a few pennies saved you here in the pr the 1 De por mept fs on third floor. Doll Bargains for Tonight. An experiment :—Fifty-nine Dol <onight from 7 to g o'clock only. for the $2.98 Kid-body Dolls, 28 inches $2.25 high. Best French bisque head and Body stuffed with cork; patent riveted bips. Some style Dolls, 24 inches, are to be $1.98 in- stead of $2.4 $1.34 2 rican Beauty Dolls, ‘ork stuffing and other Best Toys and Games are here. Two specialties making this basement floor the shopping place of ost wise fathers and mothers. 1:—The Toys and Games at 19¢ for choice. 2:—Those at 97 cents. The 97c Toys. (Some are worth $2.) The descriptions make them seem but little better than the cheaper toys, but when you notice the size, the} quality, the finish, you know what bargains they are:— 1c fF Doll Carriages, strong cnocgh and al- D7C west dig enough for a live baby Ex press Wagons that will not break down with a slx- year-old boy's welght....Rocking Chatre as good to look at as the full stze ones costing 5. penters’ Tool Chests, with tools alone worth moe than $1....Magie Lanterns bigger and better than you'll expect....Shoo-fly Horses for heaviest of boys and girls... .China Tea Sets of 23 pleces that will serve for a real tea party....And no end of Paris Novelties we can promise a saving of from 25 to 7% cents. ‘The Palais Royal Apron These few days prior to Christmas are the only days in the year that the Palais Royal is open evenings, so that this advertising for evening business is an experiment: occupation, said ‘I'm a wife winner.” ‘his morning the trio appeared in Judge Miller’s court for trial, the charge agua Clark being assault with intent to Kill. The young men were charged with disor- derly conduct and an additional charge of assault was preferred against Lennox. Clark's right eye was discolored and his hat was cut. Mr. Closs appeared as coun- sel for Clark, and at his request the cases went over until Friday. Clark was celeased on $1,000 bail by Judge Miller today for his appearance. ——.—__ KENTUCKY SENATORSHIP. need you be told the added value ae What the Friends of Representative Hunter Say of Gov. Bradley's Action. Kentucky republicans here are watching the date Gov. Bradley will fix for the extra session of the legislature of their state. ‘They are, in fact, looking: with interest for Xmas Umbrellas. $ for Spun Silk Umbrellas, made to retail BDO at $5. Some with 14karat gold, plenty with heavy sterling silver ornamentation. Ladies’ and men's styles. Initials engraved or carved free roeialernee any move the governor may make. = ss Those not fa: iar with the affairs in $1.25 ee Se ee Vaitealias: teas Kentucky do not think of the many ins and outs of the situation there and the plays being made by all of the prominent re- publicans engaged in the scramble for the senatorship. The friends of Representa- tive Hunter here are most deeply interested in Gov. Bradley’s actions, because they have an idea that every move made by the governor fs either di that they are “tight rolling” on steel rods, with 26 aud 28-inch piragon frames. Extra silk cover ond tassels. All the appearance of expensive um- brellas. Initials free of charge. Best Jewelry. 98c for the warranted sterling silver Match : y or indirectly in- pesinonapaaee Si en ‘ 2 vorite. They say that Gov. Bradley wanted = gig eos Sai the senatorship for himself, and that he tox’. the Gsual §15 Chika’ Chen D2 made a canvass of the members of the TOC wie tock and key and full-grown mise. legislature to see how he stood. This can- vass resulted in showing that he could de- pend on only seventeen votes. The Hunter men declare that their candidate has the Sizes for smallest for triple-plated articles that will never 2 3. 25¢ balance of the republicans, over two-thirds turnish—because with white metal founda- TY) of the ci cus, ph d t 5 tion. Choice of Cold Cream Jars, Stamp Boxes, tenn ee ey ae profess to believe that when Gov. Bradley calls the extra session he will propose that for harmony’s sake he will withdraw, if Dr. Hunter will also pull down. The Hun- ter men say that the object of this is to weaken their candidate. ‘The, avow that Gov. Bradley is trying to create the impression that there is too much division in republican ranks for Dr. Hunter to be elected. Looking forward to this as the move the governor will make the Hunter men are already dealing their cards’ against this. Dr. Hunter himself keeps quiet on the sit- uation in his state. He keeps up the repu- tation given him of a silent man. He is in his seat at the House each day, but he doesn’t talk to the many newspaper men who would like to have something from him. His mysterious manner of conduct- ing campaigns in Kentucky earned for him the soubriquet of “gum shoes,” and the im- pression of him in Washington is that he still has his easy walking shoes on, The Hunter men say that Gov. Bradley has also been playing for the distribution of the federai patronage in his state, and that his conflicting maneuvers were direct- ed to that end, as well as other ends. Vaseline Holders, Drinking Cup in case, Frames, Children's Mugs. Photo ones, each is the best of the kind 1 so so frequently that we proudly tve of lower-priced Aprons, but when you require Is are to be offered at special prices ——_—_- e+ BUYING STAMPS OF CARRIERS, Scheme to Enable People to Do Postal Business at Home. The house-to-house order issued by Post- master General Wanamaker, which Post- master General Wilson renewed last year, has been issued again, and with an inge- nious amendment. The original order was a Boston {dea, by means of which a house- holder could buy a $3 mail box and mail his letters in his own vestibule. Few peo- ple availed themselves of it, and it has been practically a dead letter. The addition to this order provides for the sale of postage and special delivery stamps through orders to letter carriers on slips contained in a unique official stamp-selling envelope, to be furnished by the Postal Improvement Company. The idea will be tried in Washington at once, and, if found practical, extended gen- erally. ———-o-______ Army Orders, Lieut. Gey H. Preston, 9th Cavalry, has been ordered to repair to this city for duty with the major general commanding the army. Maj. C. C. Sniffen, paymaster, has been relieved from duty in the department of the east and ordered to Denver, Col., for duty as chief paymaster of the depart- ment of the Colorado. Leaves of absence have been granted as follows: Maj. Charles Porter, 5th Infantry, oye month's extension on account of sick- vess; Capt. Samuel McConithe, 14th in- fantry, six months on account of disability; Capt. Wm. A. Shunk, 8th Cavalry, for three months. The ‘following transfers have been made: Second Lieut. Jacques de L. Lafitte, from COT the Ge Kid-body Dolls, 16 inches 47 high. ‘Their laughing eyes and luxuriant hair make then: the efffidren’s favorite doll. Same style, 21 Inches high, to be 73e instead of 9c. Q8c 1F the $1.20 Kid-ody Dolls. Our 1696 “spectal’’—because so vastly superior to the usual $1 dolls and costing so little more, The t9c Toys. (Some are worth B0c.) 19c fer Varaished and Decorated Wheelbarrows, 14 inches wide and 34 inches Jong. .. .Chil- dren's Chairs, with coms. 86-inch Easel Black- -China Toilet Sete... Mother Goose Ladder....Britannia Tea | Sets Stcamsbips....Toy Furniture. otber toys and games worth twice 97 cents. THE A. Lisner PALAI the an Infantry to the ist Infantry, Com- pany Second Lieut. Russell C. Langdon, from the Ist Infantry to the 8th Infantry, Com- pany L . ——_-___. David Leonard Barnes, a well-known en- ea has — = New York, Peis years. Principal. office was S ROYAL, Gand ith Streets, i First Metropolitan Concert.—The first of the Metropolitan-concerts was given at the Columbia Theatet Ya#t night. The audience was a notable ope from a social standpoint and enthusiastic appreciation was shown at every number on the program. The two principal artists were Sleveking, the plan- ist, and Miss Maud Pawell, the violinist,who were assisted Migs Martha Miner, so- prano; W. A. Xaiten, tenor of the Dam- rosch Opera, ang Chevaller di Bassini, har- itone of the Royal Italian Opera, Milan and Madrid. Sieveking Has been heard in this city before witli the Boston Symphony Or- chestra, but his werk last night demon- strated his worth to a much more satis- factory degree ‘than his playing here on the former occadion, His best efforts showed last night in Liszt's arrangement, of Men- delssohn’s “Auf Flugein des Gesanges,” although his own ‘Valse de Concert” was a brilliant piece of execution and a kand- some contribution to the music of the world. In response to the .most emphatic encores he gave three more numbers of his own, “Introduction et Valse Lente,” “Wald Klaenge,” and “Angelus,” all being played beautiful Sieveking possesses a ramarka- ble technique,but at no time does he sacrifice his great power of expression to it. He ts a graceful player and his touch is beauti- fully delicate and clear. ‘There 1s no uie- cessity to speak of Miss’ Maud Powell's work, except to say that she was never heard to ater pene Miss Powell is the foremost, violinist of America, and her work last night was of the same vixorous character, the same remarkable technique that has won for her her present high posi- tion. Both her numbers were encored and she was the recipient of a beautiful floral tribute. The three vocal soloists were well received, although but one of them, the baritone, was up~to the standard of the concert. S “In Gay New Yor! “In Gay New York” will be the Christmas week attraction at the Lafayette Square Opera House, and the sale of seats for the engagement will begin tomorrow morning. “In Gay .New York” is technically a review and the third in number of the Casino’s series of enier- tainments coming under this classification, its predecessors being ‘The Passing Show” and “The Mérry World.” It is but fair to say that credible report places “In Gay New York” far and away in advance of either of the others in entertaining quali- ties. Its managers, Klaw and Erlanger, give definite promise that the production here will be in every respect up to the mark attained by its Casino presentation. -More than seventy people take part in it, and among these are many prominent enter- tainers. Walter Jones, David Warfield, Lec Harrison, Jeanette _Bugeard, Christine Blessing, E. 8S. Tarr, Arthur V. Gibson and Gilbert Gregory retain their original char- acters. Lucy Daly replaces Virginia Earle, and is said to add to the spirit and vivacity of the performance. The ballets are led by La Liska, a dainty little dancer, and Wm. E. Richie continues in his tramp bicycle act. The piece is calculated to add a large factor to the.round of Christmas-tide fes- tivities, and 1s peculiarly appropriate to the holiday season. Wednesday, Christmas day and Saturday matinees will be given. “A Contented Woman.”—The presentétion of Hoyt’s “A Contented Woman” at the National Theater next week will prove a theatrical event, no doubt, as it has a tou- ble interest, being its first production in this city, and marking the initial appear- ance here of this popular playwright’s beautiful and talented wife, Caroline Mis- kel-Hoyt, in a character specially written for her. “A Contented Woman” is sald to be vastly different from any of Mr. Hoyt’s former plays, while the merry vein of Hoyt- ism is prominent from the rise to fall of curtain, and laughter predominates. He has toned the farcical effects that figure so largely in his other comedies, and kept closer to the lings of legitimate comedy. In other words, hé ‘hag constructed “A Con- tented Woman’? ona high and more re- fined plane, of ¢oursé. There are a number of specialties, but they are introduced as a part of the entertainment, and in no way interfere with the action of the piece. ‘The play deals with the woman suffrage question, ‘and inf-the hands of such a bril- lant writer as Hoyt-the theme is bound to be utilized to the very best. advantage. .In his illustration of the methods pursued ty the new woman, for perpetuating her name in the social and political history of Ameri- ca, Mr. Hoyt {S‘said to have made char- acter sketches that will be instantly recog- nized. Caroline “Miskel-Hoyt, the beautiful and talented wife of the author, will play the leading role in the comedy,.and Mr. Hoyt has surrounded her with every requi- site in the way of a clever supporting com- pany, and has also given the same close at- tention to staging the play which charac- terizes everything he puts on. Neil Burgess.—Jolly and _ entertaining Neil Burgess will be the holiday attrac. tion at the New Columbia Theater, com- mercing with next Monday night's per- formance, when he will present for the first time here his latest success, by Alice E. Ives, entitled “Odd Miss Todd,” a story of New England life. It has made a great hit with a large class of people, who go to the theater to be amused, for it 1s mirth-provoking in every scene, and the fun becomes fast and furious. ‘The new mechanical effects introduced by Mr. Bur- gess will include a flyirg machine and a race between a bicycle and a running horse. Mr. Burgess, whuse portrayal of e quaint and lovable Aunt Abigail in the county Fair,” has endeared him to thea- tergoers the country over, has in the title role of this new play a part similar in some respects to that taken by him in his great The play will be presented on me scale of elaboration as have ed all his previous productions. “Oda ifs Todd” is a very amusing character, whose mishaps, eccentricities and homely ways, Which are set forth by Neil Bur- Ress in an inimitable manner, tend to Keep the audience in a roar of laughter from the start to the final fall of the cur- tain. Eugenie Plair in ger Harry Rapley displayed his astuteness in the selection of Eugenie Blair usual for the attraction at the Academy next week. Miss Blair and Mr. Rapley both be- leve that a revival of “East Lynne” would be pleasing to everyone who admires the good old dramas. Of the present genera- tion there are many who have never seen “East Lynne” presented by an acknowl- ecged favorite assisted by @ strong com- pany of artists; therefore Eugenie Blair has decided to render the characters of Lady Isabel and Madam Vine in Mrs. Henry Wood's beautiful play of “East Lynne,” supported by her own especially selected cast, headed by the handsome and talented young leading man, Edwin Ferry. The en- tire company will be under the personal direction of Miss Blair’s husband, Robert Downing. Eugenie Blair is a beautiful wo- man of the southern’ type, the and grace- ful; beyond all this she can act, which fact is hardly necessary to mention, as her splendid ability is too well known to need comment. Eugente Blair's engagement be- gins next Monday night, with the usual matinees. .Miss Blair will be assisted by Edwin Ferry, William Bramwell, W. B. Downing, Louis Frohoff, Stuart Robertson, Joseph Williams, Linda Downing, Mrs. Ella Wren, Cora Wells and also Master Wells. ‘There will be an extra matinee on Friday, Christmas day. “The Great Northwest.”—Next week's at- traction at the Grarid Opera House is ‘The Great Northwest.” This is positively the hest melodramatic production seen in years. In this production the management prom- ises some of th® mést marvelous stage ef- fects ever attempted upon an American stage. The hefoine’s “swing for life’ on the arm of the #1@ Windmill, revolving at a speed of fully forty miles per hour, in the midst of a howléing< blizzard, is a scene so startlingly dariag -and realistic that it vould carry any.play, But in this instance it is but the climax,of a single act. The blazing prairte fire hnd rescue on horse- back {s another thrilling episode, while the play abounds in stroug dramatic situations; then @ vein of ey running through ev- ery act keeps y tween laughter ‘and ‘tears Pa holds their interest with s#intensity ly witnessed at a dramatic entertainment. “Little Trixié."—"Rattle Trixie,” a musi- cal protean drama ‘of more than average merit, will be the atérection at the Bijou Fam& Theater next Week. The play tells the story of a foundlin& sharpened by con- tact with the world, who defeats the plot of a scheming lawyer, who endeavors to cheat her out of her rightful inheritance. The role assumed by the clever little artiste, May Smith Robbins, admits of the introduction of a number of different char- acters and dialects, which ‘she portrays in a truly remarkable manner. Next Sunday night at the Bijou Theater pecans ‘Twen- tieth Century Band and ‘ra will give @ sacred concert, :assisted by the Ideals. Isham’s Octeroons.—A “program which fines her ability as a singer. She has a re- markably sweet ‘Oppo! Around the Operas,” ‘Ww! selections as “Pinafore,” “Cavalleria Rus- th ”” “Robin Hood,” “Misere,” “Tar and Tartar’ and “I! Trovatore,” in which the Sweet soprano is well supported by the phenomenal baritone, Fred J. Piper. Other star members of the pany are the Hyer Sisters, otherwise known as “The California Songbirds:” Tom Brown, char- acter impersonator and comedian; Mallory Brothers, musical entertainers; Furber and , comediens and acrobats. The opening skit is entitled “The Blackville Derby,” and then follows an olfo of pleasing features the program ending with “Thirty Minutes Around the Operas.” Mr. Isham has not only been wide awake in the furnishing of a first-class program and an excellent com- pany, but has been lavish in expenditure of money for stage accessories, costumes and scenery, which latter are rich and hand- some. The Bijou Theater.—To lovers of melo- drama the story of “The Midnight Flood” at the Bijou is: recommended. The story is one of intense interest and full of stir- ring tableaux. While the plot is an original one and the play constructed on new lines, there is, nevertheless, all the old-.ime characters necessary to a melodrama. There ts the strange murder mystery, the innocent accused, the designing villains and the comedians who happen in while ite audience ts ready to cry, and the wronged woman whose presence always provokes sympathy. Considerable credit is due the company, which ts, perhaps, the most even- ly balanced one ever seen at the Bijou. The company is strong in every particular and the performance is even throughout. Nor should the stage setting be overloox=d. Every act is a beautiful picture, and Gur- ing the fourth act the acme of stage real- ism was reached, when the hero was res- cued from the floating jail. The company has an extensive repertoire, and beginning Thursday matinee will present for the re- mainder of the week “Grit,” another thril- ling drama. One of the features of the company is the band which travels with the show. During the performance it ren- ders in clever style the popular selections of the day. Kernan’s Lyceum.—Something _ entirely new, and one of the very best variety en- tertainments that have been seen at Ker- nan's this season, is this week drawing good houses. The company comprises a hest of clever entertainers and a score of pret- ty girls, all of them new to Washington audiences, and dressed in comely style. ‘The many and varied features of the enteriain- ment are embraced under the name of the @rformance, which is “Vanity Fair.” The curtain raiser shows the interior of the New York Yacht Club room, and after the magic hour of midnight is passed, the entire strength of the company is intro- duced. There is singing and dancing, and a new bundle of jokes opened. , This is fol- lowed by the olio, which includes such well-known artists as the Weston sisters, who have long since made a reputation for themselves. Then comes a startling per- formance by Mlle. Velesca on the high trapeze. Hanley and Jarvis prove clever comedians and Lena La Couvier contributes several popular songs of the day in a xatis- factory manner. Mullen and Duna, in the ten minutes devoted to their act, crowd in a world of fun, and Emma Carus, a 1ew female baritone, has no trouble instaliing herself a favorite. A new Europ2an spe- cialty is presented in those musical kings, Deltorelli and Clissando. The show closes with a scene at Coney Island. Mr. Dunbar’s Readings.—An _entertain- ment was given at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church last night for the benefit of the Manassas Industrial School by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the negro poet. Mr. Dunbar was assisted by the New Selika Quartet, and notwithstanding the bad state of the weather a handsome sum was taken in from the sale of iickets at the door, which will help materially in the assist- ance of the charity for which the enter- tainment was given. Mr. Dunbar was greeted with loud applaus He read a number of his dialect verses, which were received enthusiastically and which were rather more noteworthy than his work outside of this sphere. The New Selika Quartet consists of Mrs. 8. J. Ball, Mrs. Lulu L. Brooks, Mrs. Lena McKinney and Miss Lue Hommer, and each gave a solo during the evening, besides the several concerted selections contributed. Mrs. Alice Strange Davis played a piano solo and accompanied the quartet and solo- ists. Rev. F. J. Grimke, pastor of the church, read a vigorous protest against the action of the Church of Our Father in refusing to rent the building to Mr. Dunbar's committee. The paper was lis- tened to attentively by the large audience and at its close was applauded emphat- ically. “The Messiah.”—Following the custom of former years, the Choral Society will pre- sent the oratorio of “The Messiah” du ing Christmas week. The oratorio will be given on two evenings, December 29 and 3H), at the Congregational Church, the size the auditorium making two concerts neces: sary to accommodate all those who desire to hear the beautiful music so appropriate at. this season. that have ever been written, and the Choral Society in puttin it before the public each year at this time, when the spirit of the music is so much in harmony with the season, deserves the most generous kind of patronage. The princip:1 soloist of the oratorio this season will be Ericsson Bushnell, who stands un- rivaled as an oratorio basso. Mr. Bus! nell’s werk in both the “Messiah” and th “Elijah” have shown him to be the peer of any cratorio singer of the day, and it is possible that he is the best ene that has ever been heard in either of these works. ‘The other soloists will be Mrs. Shir-Cliff, Miss Hall end Mr. McFarland. The same seloists will sing at both concerts. Mr. Curtis’ Lecture——Mr. Wm. E. Curti€ delivered a lecture on Spain at the Nation- ai Rifles’ Armory last night before a large and appreciative audience. Tne fitness of the lecture to the time, of course, made the subject all the more interesting, and Mr. Curtis dealt with his topic in a capable, comprehensive and eminently intelligent manner. The lecture was for the benefit of Grace P. E. Church, and was hand- somely illustrated by stercopticon views. Holiday Festival.—Notwithstanding the bad weather a goodly company gathered last night at the Church of Our Father at the opening of the annual Holiday Festival. The church was tastefully decorated, and the different booths well filled and attrac- tive. A delightful entertainment, constst- ing of the reading of Dickens’ Christmas carol, ‘Marley's Ghost,” by Rev. Dr. Rogers, illustrated by ldntern slides, was a feature of the program. ——— New System of Ventilntion. The new system of ventilation for the Senate, planned and put in operation by Mr. Woodbridge, is daily the subject of examination on the part of the contractor. Mr. Woodbridge since the meeting of Con- gress has carefully watched the practical operation of his system and has made such minor changes as his investigations have shown to be necessary. It is not likely that the committee on rules, which has charge of this matter, wiil hold a meeting until after the Christmas holidays. They will then receive a report from Mr. Wood- bridge, and after an investigation on their own part will report to the Senate on the practical operations of the new system. —_——_--2-_—___<_. Representative Kulp’s Iiness._ Representative Kulp of the seventeenth Pennsylvania district is lying sertoustly il! at Willard’s Hotel. It is feared that he is threatened with typhoid pneumonia. He was called to his home last week by the prevalence of forest fires around his prop- erty, and it is thought that exposure and over-exertion in endeavoring to save his property brought on his illness. On the way to Washington yesterday he was taken with a chill at Harrisburg, fol- lowed by a high fever, and last night his temperature was 104%. He was no better this morning. 2 Oysters in the Press Gallery. For the past twelve years or more it has been the habit of ex-Congressman “Harry” Libby of Virginia to send to the press gal- Jery of the House once during each winter a consignment of fine Lynn Haven or Cher- rystone oysters, with his compliments. Regularly as the Congress assembles Mr. Libby's kegs of oysters come to hand. ‘Three kegs of fat oysters came yesterday, and, according to ancient custom, were opened in the press gallery. Declarations Made by Mass’ Meetings of SS a CUBA MUST BE FREE STUNNING WRAPS Americans Many Demonstrations im Different Parts the Country—Mexican Sympathy for At a big mass meeting called by Mayor Simrall to take action in reference to the Cuban revolution, the court house at Lex- ington, Ky., was crowded last night. Reso- lutions were passed that Cuba must be free; that the United States should help Cuba to freedom by peaceful measures if she could. by forcible measures if she must. Col. Tom Davidson, after the meet- ing, burned the Spanish flag amid burrahs, and Capt. Langmire of Company E, state guards, said he had forty men ready to start to Cuba on twenty-four hours’ notice, under command of Col. Davidson. Demonstration in New York. Three thousand members of the orzantza- tion known’ as the “American Friends of Cuba” will march next Monday evening in New York to Cooper Union and partici- pate in the demonstration to be held there in sympathy with the Cuban patriots. The organization is made up entiraly of Amer- ican citizens. In the parade will inarch a company costumed as Cuban soldiers. Pres- ident Frank Mayer, who is one of tae few survivors of the Virginius expedition, will head the line. Anxious to Vol jeer. The offices of the Cuban junta in New York were besieged yesterday by appli- cants for enlistment in the Cuban army. Even before any of the officials connected with the legation had arrived a crowd of sturdy young men stood at the entrance to the headquarters waiting for the doors to open, and before 9 o'clock the Cuban cause could have had sixty able-bodied recruits. All were dismissed with the in- formation that no men were wanted. Mass Meeting at Jersey City. A mass-meeting to express sympathy with the Cuban insurgents was held in Jersey City iast night. Among the speak- crs was S. C. Henriques, who was United States consul at Cardenas during the Har- rison administration. He said that Spain Was exulting over the foul assassination of as grand a man as ever went forth to give battle in the cause of human liberty. The United States, he declared, could no longer afford to be one of the nations who wppress Cuba. Urged to Help the Insurgents, The New York Council of Cuban Revolu- tionary Clubs has issued an address paying a tribute to the character of the soldier and martyr, Antonio Maceo, and concluding as follows: “Let every Cuban family reaffirm their warm devotion to the cause of indenend- ence, by forwarding to our brethren, now struggling on ‘the fields of batue, as a cheering voice from every home aid us a new procf of our close union in the com- mon cause, at least one rifle, with which a new arm, also ready to fail in glorious death before yielding, shall respond to the supreme and final effort and to the pre- sumptuous confidence of the Spanisn peo: ple.” Resolutions of Sympathy. Mayor Ochs of Chattanooga last night resented to the board of aldermen res tions expressing sympathy for the Cu! irsurgenis and authorizing the mayor to call a public Chattanooga the sentiments of the communit ciutions were unanimously adopted. Cuban Sympathizers in Mexic A City of Mexico dispatch, sent last nighi, says: There are unconfirmed reports circu- lating here tonight that a mob in Barcelona has assaulted the Mexican consul on ac- count of his Cuban sympathies. Considerable ill-teeling against the Span- tards has been aroused here by an anony- mous circular, signed “Son of Pelayo,” anu containing phrases insulting to the muexicau nation and government. The Spaniaras claim the Cubans got it up to turcner in- flame the public mind against them. Telegrams from San Luis Potosi tonight that this document, together with udent articles in Correro de bpana, | contributed to bring about a staic of high tension there and fears are expressed thai the police will have to be calicu on to pre- vent a collision between the populace anu the resident Spaniards. The governor has given orcers to protect the Spamaras. A further cause of the irritauon is an ai- tack made on a laboring man in this city, who, having shouted “Viva Cuba,” was se. upon by two Spaniards and beaten. The newspapers print an account of the case. Popular sympathy is especially enthusi- astic with the Cubans, and their cause is immensely popular since it has come to be believed that Maceo was betrayed to his death. The Mexican people cannot understanc why the United States dees not recognize Cuban_ belligeren A new paper cai “Spectre of Ma will soon appear in this city which ‘will €spouse the Cuban cause and will be edited by Mextc: and will urge the recognition ot Cuba by this government. An Interesting View of the Situation at Peking. From the New York Tribune. Matters at Peking are in ominous confu- sion. Of that there is no longer room for doubt. Early accounts of the homecoming of Li Hung Chang were vague and some- what contradictory. It was stated in one breath that he had been made minister for foreign affairs, with almost supreme au- thority over the whole government, and in the next that he had been punished and degraded for some trifling infraction of court etiquette; from which statements va- rious theories were evolved, all more or less fanciful. Later reports are more to the point and give a perfectly distinct and doubtless accurate view of the exceedingly interesting state of affairs now existing at the celestial capital. In brief, then, the old conflict between emperor and cmperor- makers ts on again in increased intensity; to understand which a bit of past history must be recalled. The Emperor Hien Fung, dying in 1861, left the throne to his infant son, Tung Chi. During the latter’s minority the govern- ment was conducted by a regency of four— namely, Hien Fung’s wife, the mother of Tung Chi; Hien Fung’s concubine, the Em- press-Dowager Tse Hsi, and Hien Fung’s two brothers, Prince Kung and Prince Chun. When Tung Chi became eightecen years old he showed himself an ambitious and headstrong young man, who wanted to be the real ruler of his realm. He an- nounced that he would take the govern- ment into his own hands.. And two years afterward he died, some declaring that his |: exit had been expedited by interested parties. As he left no son, the regents, now increased to five in number by the acces- sion of Li Hung Chang, selected the son of Prince Chun to be his successor, and he is the present emperor, Kwang Su. Now, Kwang Su was at that time enly four years old, wherefore the five regents assumed full charge of the government and held it for twelve years. Then Kwang Su announced that he was ready to take affairs into his own hands. But they, being tactful as well as able, contrived to retain contro} for some years longer, artfully persuading him that he was ruling and they were his most obedient servants, when really he was a mere puppet in their hands. Descriptions of Some of and Most Modi oo December Conia, Capen and Sates Knew’s Cloak Houne. VERY won 3 shou 1a select her wraps or suits not alone with a view to thelr beauty with an ese to ther exclusive pess, It ts not pleasing to meet one’s tu- pit on every street cormer and in every shopping mart. But thanks to the ingenuity of the cloak mana factarers, 1¢ 1s PMY possible to avoid this duplication even in ready made garment as the writer learned by a visit to the well-kuown closk and sult house of William H. MeKuew, at Pennsylvanta avenue. The essential feat garments exhibited here is their oneness om of or Indi- videality. = Many styles were seen which the Writer has not met with before thin season. Some of the new December coats and rapes stinply stunning—and the variety of rich, beautiful fabrics in which they are shown really embarrassing. The Prices seem to be considerably lower than last month. Ia fact, the young lady who watted upon me sald that the house always quoted lower prices in December than in October. A. very coat with inlaid velvet collar was A popular coat ts made of Australian « lined throughout, and sells for $10. ‘The m: uaneed style ts the empire Jacket, which is becoming to slender figures. ‘The ebie pro particularly style is well known and needs no further deserip. tion. ‘The magnificent new tight-fitting coats in melton, beavers and kerseys are fit to grac The values are particularly good from &S and from those figures in Which Is the highest price Superb velvet capes, trimmed with Vandyke ings and bands of rare furs, are a gre! demand as the ral winter weather Copes are to be had here as low as $4 high as $100. There is one point which » larly impresses itself upon the woman MeKnew's wraps, and that in the at to the details of workmanship—especially matter of Mnings. It t# a maxim nodish wrap makers of New York that chat is well Iined Is well made. More furs are shown here than at the aver furriers—and they are all made from the best selected kins 4 I am fnelined to think that ‘one’s fur money will go further bere than at mow farriers edg- y and Then as to Suits. A tailor-made frock 1s the only dress for general street wear, and ove bought cheaper ready. made than it ean at home. The two oxwentials for this garb are xood materials and a perfect fit—and n complain of the kinds deatt out by this house No shoddy staffs are shown at all, which ly lessens the task of selecting a suit he serge. cheviot and fine boncle cloth are the most durable and sensible stuffs, ‘The crease or crush and are impervious to water There is no wse trying to mak: sown suits in the face of the prices quoted by this house. A fine quality man-tatlored brevght out marked $1 whieh would cost tesides no dre set as these do. and up to $30. More wrap and suit shopping is bei December than ever befor warmth of the” season uipages were depos suit the of he material alone © $12, 4 make a ar Others were shown at $15. s1850 so far. heir fair well-known si plac 1 the write not a few of the familiar faces of Was! 400 critically inspecting the rich December eren- tions which have just been put on shew tn the sloak department. CART : Y. retired from political life. So there are ofly two left, the richest, ablest and most ¢ termined of them all—the Dowager Em- press Tse Hei and Li Hung Chang When Li started on his recent journey around the world the emperor received him at which a more d to have prevailed. On his return to Peking Bi dutiful paired to the palace to pay his the emperor. But on his way he stopped for 2 few moments to call on his old friend and ally, the Dowager Empress Tse Hsi at her house just outside the walls of the forbidden city. And that was his fault, hat he called on her before he presented imself to the emperor. For that the em- peror fined him a year’s salary aad again deprived him of the Order of the Yellow Jacket. As for the foreign ministry, that was a delusion and a snare. The emperot reckoned Li too powerful and too danger- ous a man to be again intrusted with the viceroyalty of a province, or even to be out of the emperor’s own sight ed for him an office with the nding title of minister for foreign affairs, with headquarters at Peking, but with merely nominal duties and absolutely no power or authority. It was a mere fiction for keep- ing Li where he could do no harm. Such is the story, as it is told. to dete. What the sequel will be is matter for In- teresting speculation. Li is scarcely the man to endure such suppression and Tse Hsi is not the woman to desert her old ally or to be beaten in the game of politics by the young nephew whom she helped to put upon the throne. So those two, out of the imperial favor and holding no real official places, will bring @l their great ability and indomitable will and almost unmeasured wealth to bear against the son of heaven to force him back beneath thelr control. It will be a royal, an imperial, struggle, with the rulership of the empire ‘or its stake. 2e2-—_____ Applied for Divorce. Beresford L. Osborn today applied for divorce from Jessie C. Osborn, to whom he was married hereJune 8, 1876. He charges that his wife's alleged violent and unre- strainable temper has disturbed his peace and health, as well as the security of his household. He also charges her with as- saulting him, and he declares that his wife is scheming to obtain possession bis business and property by endeavoring to have him incarcerated in some institution or asylum, under the pretext that his raind is affected and requires treatment. Attorney Joseph Shillington represen s r. Osborn. ges Boyd Mulford today applied for divorce from Theodore L. P. Mulford, stat- ing that they were married here October 2s, 1885, two children being born to them, and charging that her husband deserted and abandoned her November 11, 1893. The a 5 fendant, she says, is a resident now 0' Newark, N. J. She also desires the cus- tody of the children. She is represented | y, Attorney A. A. Hoehling, Jr. — The Hennepin Canal. Representatives Reeves, Cooke, Lorimer, Belknap and Aldrich of Illinois had an in- terview with Gen. Craighill, chief of en- gineers, with regard to the work of im- proving the Hennepin canal and the Chi- cago river. They do not consider that the work is progressing satisfactorily, and they are urging Secretary Lamont and other au- thorities to exercise greater diligence in the matter. At the War Department it is said that the work is being prosecuted to the full extent of the law, and that if slow progress is being made it is the fault of the law and not of the engineers. —___—-e. Stockholders’ Meeting. The stockholders of the Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway Company held their annual meeting on the 14th instant. The report of the directors showed that 579,013 passengers had been carried during the year; passenger receipts, $1.002-38; and general expenses, 01.75, pe iran considered a large showing for the first year of the road. The following directors were elected: J. jorseil, Lee Hutchins, Clark, W. directors suneouventty. was elected president, 8. T. G. Morsel! vice president, and Lee Hutchins secretary and treasurer, ——_— ‘The committee of the French chamber of deputies on the Legion of Honor bill recom- eS . alters shall be« ‘to 12,000,