Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1896, Page 10

10 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music. Bijou Theater.—“Grit Grand Opera House.—“A Breezy Time.” Haine's Hall, Sth street and Pennsylva- avenue southeast.—Ball, given by the iden Rod Pleasure Club. Iee Palace, 3th and L streets northwest.— ai ice skating. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Vanity Fair Burlesque Company. “The Nancy Hank: or, True as Steel.” Lafayette Square Opera House.—“The Geisha.” Lenman building.—Musical and literary ertainment w National Théater—James A. Herne ‘Shore Acre: in > -— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. lester fer Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at am News for Norfolk and roe at 7 p.m. = eS S READY FOR XMAS. velties are more beautiful ever this year. These handsome | filled with Bonbons and Chocolates, | daintlest gifts. Orders for mailing express should be left early to in- cking. |. COR. 12TH AND F STS. Arbuckle coffee, ner Newport Fortress Me . Johnston's, page 5. ‘DARS FREE. Handy r nee for business men. For- mer pric nts. Will present one of ese calendars free to business men only. rman T. Eliott, printer, 306 10th st. n.w. RECORD CAL t N Gas and Oi] Heaters, all si A. EBERLY’S SONS, yles and prices. i$ 7th st. nw. National cigar factory is manufacturing cigars from the lowest to the highest ies for holiday presents. 1011 Pa. ave. = = Printing cheap, not vice versa. Park,920 F. cig cee Cheon, the best 50-cent Tea in America. Pure American Refined Granulated Suga #2 cts. Seven city stores. C. D. KENNY. CITY AND DISTRICT. Hix Hand Crashed. Hart, a printer, of Maryland northeast, while at work yester- had his right hand caught in a pres member was badly contused and lacer- At the Emergency Hospital Dr. La rendered surgical assistance. Sas Paxton ay nue Wood's ereinl College. nment and banquet given by tudents of Wood's Commercial Col- last was a pleasant af- More » pupils were present. neing occupied the “clock. ke Flour, t grades. In cheap coal using, more than you Do not be allured by The entert the pri heap fuel. If you want coal of superiority, buy of J. Maury Main office st and I sts. n. branch offices, w 1296 H st. n.w. and 1626 M wharves, foot of F and G sts. n.w. Sth and K sts. n.w.; railroad yar and D sts. s.w., telephones, local, 3 Lene = jnual meeting of the stockholders shington and Great Falls electric railway the following directors were elect- ed: J. P. Clark, T. G. Morsell, Lee Hut . J. V. N. Huyck, Frank B. Clark, *. Clark. At the meet- Lee Hutchins sec- Se Te Baltimore and Re- 8 vin Pennsylvania Railroad. will be sold Saturday and Sun- | ) and 20, and will be valid | until Mon December } ing With Browning. oe B. &. Whitman repeated his Evening With Browning,” be- fe lence in the assembly hall € University yesterday after- lar course of lectures at the 1 nee about the second w Tuesday of each vered by me: Fridays other will address the stu- Henry Garrison, No. 45, Reg- nd Navy Union, elected the fol- ing named officers at a regular meeting evening: Commander, GW. Washing- t senior vice commander, J. H. Wil- liams: junior vice commander, Jas. Green- fi adjutant, W. S. Edwards; paymaster, Tilghman; quartermaster, Isaiah | ; officer of ' er of the “r of the wateh, ive council, C. Lee Blakey. H 1 to participate in 1 parade March 4 next. It was er Zi, INM1, at Fort Mye lied States Caval: ship of 136 honor- ged soldiers and sailors of tne ited States service. Moody Choir Soctable. The Moody Choir held its annual sociabie at the Fir: ist Church iast night, a large number members of the choir, ther with their friend being present. formal program was given under the 1 of Mr. Percy 3S. Foster, who acted rman. that was enjoyable in every M Ella Knight contributed a violin solo, and Mr. W. J. Palmer sang sev- eral numb While the choir was wel- hurch by Prof. Otis T. Ma- who recently resigned lary, was presented chair as a token of the esteem In which he is heid by the choir, while Mr. Foster was ipient of a beautiful bunc! io 3. respe * library of Congress is sing the attention of our legislators the public in general, the time ts most Itate the question and bring 1 t again before Congress of the erection at ng of justice east of the Capitol, embracing the four squares from g ts, and from East Capt north. Within this 1 housed the Supreme « States and the entice jud 4 emt of the government f to the gallery judiciary, a magnifi- of art would be a panion to the new library build- viewed from the Capitol the pic- ¥ unsymmetrical, and of the east front will il two palaces adorne length of the East Capitol Park, © B streets north and soyth. Morrill has veral occasions, a bill for the purchase of these nd and buildings, and it that he will be spared to lized and his ideas in ac- The site of the new library z owes its selection chiefly through le Vermont Senator, and he is waiting the proper time to again ete un call the attention of Congress to the mat- ter. What space not used by the judictal departments could be devoted to a hall of records, certainiy a mcst notable and es- ial amalgamation. G. P. ar \ Pointer for De Lome. To the Baw ‘The Evening Star: Grcver Cleveland, at the head of a party of men, well armed and equipped, left this city a few days ago and went by rail in the direction of Cuba to an obscure south- ern port, where he and party took a small steamer that is well adapted for entering shallcw rivers and creeping along unpro- tected coasts. It ts authentically given out that the party ts not engaged in a legitimate trad- ing voyage. SUSPICION. — 124Iwch Stock Boards $1 Per 100 Ft. Libbey & Co., 6th st. and New York ave.— Advertisemert., READY FOR DEATH Execution of James Smith Fixed for Tomorrow. BRUTAL MURDER AT SEAT PLEASANT The Convicted Man Has-Been a Good Prisoner. © : STORY OF HIS CAPTURE eee James Smith will suffer: death on the seaffold at Upper Maribor Prince George's county, Md., tomorrow ‘morning, the penaity fixed by the law of the state for murder. He is the colored man who committed the brutal double crime at Seat Pleasant in July last, when Miss, Margue- rite Drown lost her life. The prisoner, who has been in the Baltimore city jail since the commission of the crime, does not seem at all disturbed by the near approach of the end of his existence on earth. Indeed, he seems as if it is to come as a matter of justice, and he has often remarked that when he committed the atrocious crime he was aware that it was a case of life for life. He chats pleasantly with the mem- bers of the death watch, and plays check- ers with them, and not during his confine- ment has he uttered a profane word or said anything against any one at all, whether connected with his case or not. Several times he has strongly denied the statements of the police to the effect that he had had improper relations with Miss Drown during the time he lived at the house, and he has also denied that he made an attempt to commit a criminal assault on her before he took her life. His spiritual adviser, the pastor of Cal- vary Baptist Church, in Baltimore, has visited him frequently since his arrival in the jail, where he was taken for safe keep- ‘ng, and he says the prisoner is penitent and will die in the hope of meeting his victim in the next world. He will accom- pany Smith on his ride to death tomorrow. morning. Sheriff Underwood, with two dep- uties from Prince George's county, will leave Baltimore with the prisoner, and go to Marlboro’ on the morning train. While thé People in the county are greatly incensed against the prisoner, the sheriff does not tear any trouble, and, in order to prevent the gathering of a big crowd during the cay, he will probably go direct from the train to the scaffold, stopping only long enough to pinion the condemned. man and allow the minister to perform the last rites of the church. The sheriff has issued a number of invita- tions for the hanging, and those who have received them are supposed to act as peace officers. In the yard in rear of the jail the scaffold, the one that has been used_be- fore, has been put up, and the noose, black cap and other necessary things are in read- iness, so that no hitch in the proceedings is robable. Pit is known that a number of people from here will go to the county seat to witness the last scene in connection with the crime. James Smith, the condemned man, is now about thirty years old and is a native of Berkeley county, W. Va. Miss Drown, his victim, was a handsome young woman who lived with her aunt at Seat Pleasant, hav- ing formerly lived in New England. Mrs. Drown, the aunt, kept a big boarding house at Seat Pleasant, as well as doing farming. A great many summer boarders were accommodated there and Miss Drown was a general favorite with them. Smith was a trusted servant in the family end had the freedom of the hous One after- noon, a week or more before the murder was committed, Smith attempted to kiss the young lady when he met her in the parlor, and fcr this he lost his situation in family. From the country. place he came to the city, but he soon returned and was forgiven. Three days afterward, on the 2th of July, Mrs. Drown left home and came to this city on business, leaving Miss Marguerite alone with the colored serv- ants. Shortly before sundown the young was in her room, dressing for the evening, when the colored man entered the room, and, as subsequent developments showed, made a criminal assault_on her. The young lady in her effort to protect her- self and defend her virtue. was beaten and Lruised until she was rendered insensible. ‘The brute then, realizing that his crime might render him liable to mob violence, if not death, at the hands of the law, walked calmly down stairs to the kitchen, where two farm hands and the cook were eating supper. He got a fruit knife from beh'nd the stove, and, returning to the room on the upper flcor, ended the young lady's life. by cutting her throat. Then he went down stairs, washed the knife, put it in its place behind the stove and came here. The col- ored people in the kitchen heard the young lady's voice when she was struggling with Smith, but did not realize that she was calling for help. Smith called at a house on East Capitol street that night and got his supper, and when he returned the next morning Sergt. Bryan and Policemen Hayden and Kimmel arrested him. Feeling against the prisoner was so intense that he was taken to Paltl- more for safe keeping. A meeting of men who were willing to take a hand in mob law's avenging the crime was held, and the conclusion reached was that. Smith should be burned at the stake. This plan was frustrated by the sheriff, however, by the removal of the prisoner to Baltimore. One day a little more than a month ago Smith was taken to Marlboro’, where his trial lasted only about an hour, when he was convicted and returned to Baltimore. —__—— A Slump in December Butter. Never heard of before. 5-lb. boxes best Creamery $1.40 during Christmas week. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.—Advt. ————-.-_-—— FOREFATHERS’ DAY. Preparations of the Congregational Club to Celebrate It, Forefaihers’ day will be celebrated Tues- day next at the First Congregational Church in true New England style by the Cengregational Club of this elty at 5:30 p.m. The evercises will consist of introduc- tory remarks by President Newman, and addresses by Representatives S. A. North- way of Ohio and Marriott Brosius of Pennsylvania, and Rev.~ Charlies H. Richards, D. D., of Philadelphia, with music appropriate to the occasion. Dr. Richards will speak upon “The Pilgrims as Modern Men.” A dinner will be served at 6 p.m., which will be prepared by the ladies of the church. Tickets to the dinner ($1 each) will be limited to 175, and none will be sold after Saturday next. They may be obtained of the treasurer, Alfred Wood, at Loan and Trust building, corner of 9th and F streets northwest, and of Miss Smith, at the office of the First Congregational Church, before Saturday evening, the 19th. Members are privileged to bring with them any number of guests, and friends residing in or visiting the city are cordially invited to attend. The object of the Congregational Club is to encourage among the members of the Congregational churches and societies a ore friendly and intimate acquaintance, to secure concert ef action and to promore the general interests of congregatidrialism. Membership is open to ladies, as well as gentlemen, and the expense, $1 admission fee, and 50 cents annual tax, payable in ad- vance. Persons are cordially invited to join the club, and any wishing to hecome members are requested at once to notify Prof. Isaac Clark, Howard University, chairman of the nominating committee, that their names may be acted upon at the annual meeting in March, 1897. The present officers and committees of the club are as follows: President, Rev. 3. M. Newman, D. D.; vice presidents, Presi- dent J. E. Rankin, D. D., LL. D.: Prof. J. W. Chickering, Rev. M. Ross Fishburn, J. B. Johnson; secretary, G. A. L. Merrifield: treasurer, Alfred Wood; executive commit- tee, the above named officers and J. W. Somerville, A. B. Chatfield, 1OnzZO Youngs; outlook committee, Rev. 8S. N. Brown, W. . C. Tyler, Benj. nominating committee, _ Prof. . Rev. Reoch, N. E. Young, P. C. Claflin, J. B. Duncklee; reeep- tion committee, Prof. Geo. J. Cummings, Jerome F. Johnson, Walter Allen, Wm. Lamborn, Prof. H. A. Hazen, J. B. Sleman, Jr. —_.—_—_. It Tickles Economy Into a Good Laugh box Finest Butter,.|, Why? $1.40 for a 5-Ib. James F. Oyster, 908 Pa. ave.—Advt. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1896-14 PAGES, AMUSEMENTS. Mr. Hay's Lecture on Italy.—An audience that occupied almost the entire number of chairs of the Columbia Theater last even- ing. was entertained ‘for more than two hours by Mr. Edwin B. Hay, who delivered his superbly illustrated lecture, “Italy—The Beautiful,” for the Christmas charity fund of Almas Temple, Mystic Shrine. The no- bles and their friends were out in force and the treasurer of the fund will unques- tionably be overworked handling the cash realized. Mr. Hay spoke in his character- istically happy vein and convulsed his hearers at intervals with humorous anec- @otes and references. He was frequently ‘applauded,.as were the seemingly endless ‘The lecturer explained at the outset tha! it was not his intention to comment on hietory, but merely to give the audience an opportunity to view pictorially what a par- ty of Washingtonians saw last summer. If Paradise had not been located elsewhere, he added, ft might easily have chosen Italy, the soul of the world, as a site. Mr. Hay aroused marked enthusiasm during his lec- ture by declaring that without exception the Congressional Library building in this city is the grandest structure in the world tcday. Mr. Hay started on top of the Alps tothe north of Italy and in turn, with ccuntless accompanying scenes, showed and described to the audience the Devil's bridge; came down the mountains to the beautiful lakes; then visited Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, the eternal city; Naples and Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Pisa and Genoa. The ebects of interest in each city were graphi- cally described, and statues, buildings and paintings were thrown upon the screen in rapid succession, many of which were heartily applauded. The lecture concluded with a climax of rhetoric, leading up from Colurabus and his voyage to “America’s Glory,” illustrated by a sunburst, with an ‘American flag standing forth in bold re- lef ¥-om the center. A Brot dsword Contest.—An event which will be of the greatest interest to every one in the city who Is at all athletically in- clined will be the mounted broadsword contest that is to take place at Center Market Hall, Saturday evening next, be- tween Duncan C. Ross and Corp]. Nelson K. High, Troop A, 6th United States Cav- alry, now stationed at Fort Myer. Ross is the champion of the world in this line of sport, while High is one of the most noted swordsmen in the army of the United States. Mr. Fox’s Lecture.—The attraction at the Columbia Theater for tomorrow afternoon is Mr. John Fox, jr., who will give @ series of readings from his own works. Mr. Fox has achieved an enviable reputation in the Hterary word in all the branches of the work he has undertaken, and the readings to be given Friday after- noon will be from his most popular and en- tertaining works. The matinee will begin at 4:15, which is becoming quite a fashionable hour for entertainments in this city, and the Indications are that he will receive a hearty welcome, not only from those who know him personally, but from those as well who are simply familiar with his works. A Ball Tonight.—The Golden Rod Pleas- ure Club will give a dance at Haines’ Hall, corner Sth street and Pennsylvania ave- nue southeast, tonight. This club has gained a name as a pleasure organization that has attracted notice on more than one occasion, and an effort will be made to have the affair tonight one of the most memorable ever participated in by it. Mines and Mining.—A lecture will be given at the Sixth Presbyterian Church, 6th and C streets southwest, tomorrow evening, on “Down In a Coal Mine—Mines and Mining.” The lecture will be handsomely illustrated, and will consist of the recital of a trip through a Pennsylvania coal mine, from the entrance shaft to the deepest tunnel where the compregsed sunlight is found. Musical and Literary Entertainment.—A musical and literary entertainment wili be given at the Lenman building, 1425 New York avenue northwest, this evening at 8 o'clock for the benefit of the Theosophical Home Crusade. Palmistry will be one of the features of the. program, while a num- ber of competent musicians and entertain- ers will contribute numbers. Jarley’s Wax Works.—The Ladies’ Aid Association of Metropolitan M. E. Church, corner 4%2 and C streets northwest, will give an exhibition of Mrs. Jarley’s’ Wax Works, followed by a sociable and refresh- Ments, tomorrow evening. —— Herote Life Savers. There was a large audience at All Souls’ Church last “evening to listen to a lectura by Mr. Horace L. Piper on “Twenty Years in the Life Saving Service.” Mr. Piper gave a most interesting and irstructive ac- count of the life saving service along the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes | and the Pacific coast, telling how, in the twelve districts into which the service is divided, there are 250 stations, well equip- ped and enrolling in their roster of life savers hundreds of brave men who are en- titled to enduring fame as heroes of many a hairbreadth rescue and escape. A most graphic description was given of the perils of storms at sea and of the methods em- Ployéd to save the shipwrecked. Mr. Piper said that the life saving service had cost since its foundation $17,000,000, and in that time had saved property te the value of $12,000,000, to say nothing of human Iife. ——— -___ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cerit on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa, ave.— Advertisement. Falls Charch Petition. The town council of *alls Church, Va., at a meeting Monday night. adopted a res- olution petitioning the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to recommend to Congress to grant the necessary authority to the Washington, Arlington and Falls Church electric railway to enter the Dis- trict by way of the Aqueduct bridge. The resolution sets forth that the railway com. pany has constructed its road from Ross- lyn, Va., at the south end of the Aqueduct bridge, to Falls Church, and that it is op- erating the same on an hourly schedule. It also points out the lack of direct communi- cation by reason of the road not crossing the bridge, and asks that this authority be recommended to Congress to permit it to convey its passengers directly into the city of Washington at the north end of the Aqueduct bridge. The resolution is drawn up in the name of the people of Fal!s Church and of the country intervening be- tween that town and the District. - es Art Sale of Rare Porcelains. Rig bargains in Japanese and Chinese art objects at the sale now in progress at Lat- Imer's, 612 12th street. A rare chance to get elegant articles for Xmas presents.—Advt ———— F Stealing Diamonds. Major Moore has received a descriptive eircular from Chief Gaster of the New Or- leans police department, asking for the arrest of three diamond swindlers. A New Orleans merchant was swindled out of $10,- 00 worth of diamonds, and the alleged ewindlers, who are supposed to be Italians or French Canadians, are described as fol- No. 1 is about thirty-five years of age five feet six inches in height, stout build, black hair and beard, nose slightly turned up. No. 2 is about thirty years of age, about two inches shorter than No. 1. He is of stout build, and wore a sandy mustache. No. 3 is about forty-five years of age, six feet high, weight, about 195 pounds, black hair and mustache, and heavy chin beard. All three are likely to make some altera- tions !n the manner of wearing their hair. SS National Union. Treasury Council No. 200 held its regular meeting Wednesday evening, 16th instant, being largely attended. Officers for the en- suing year are as follows: President, J. B. Stone; vice president, T. L. DeLand; ex- president, C. G. Rapp; speaker, S. W. Mad- dbx, sr.; recording secretary, J. P. Reed; financial secretary, J. W. Harsha; treas- urer, N. C. Martin; usher, W. D. Pitner; chaplain, D. W. Keck; doorkeeper, J. D. Van Arsdale; sergeant-at-arms, O. 8. Fir- min; trustees, Frank G. Collins, C. G. Rapp and W. L. Clift; delegates to the cabinet, J. B. Stone and O. 8. Firmin; representative to Immediate Relief Association, Harsha. The installation of officers will take place at council room, third floor of Oppenheimer’s Hall, on 9th street between E and F streets northwest, third Wednes- day of January, 1897, at 7 o'clock : p.m. | From aii accounts the meeting will be an interesting one, and every member should ‘de present, as matters will come up of in-| terest toal. -——— - Watch for a town; Congress Heights.— Advertisement. ASSIGNMENT OF ‘JUDGE Jadge. Oox Wat Erpbably: Go to Oirenit Oowst No; ke. Indge Bradley to(Try Criminal Cascs j —In Case efsudge.Cox’s Retizement. — While -it Bas noteyet been. definitely, de- termined it is undefgtood- that the only change in’ the presemt assignment of the members of the Supreme Court of the Dis- trict for the comingy year will be the trans- fer of Judge Cole-frgm Criminal Court No. 1 to Cireuit* Court No. 1. By.such transfer, Judge Bradley, who has presided over the latter tribunal, wilt take the place of Judge Cole in Criminal Court No. 1.. . Should this be the only change in the present assignment of judges, and there is little doubt that. it will be the anly one made, the assignment for 1897 will be as follows: Equity Court No. 1, Judge Cox; No. 2, Judge Hagner; Circuit Court No. 1, Judge Cole; No. 2, Judge McComas; Crimi- nal Court No. ‘t, Judge Bradley; No. 2, Chief Justice Bingham; District Court, Judge Cox, Probate Court, Judge Hagner; Court in General Term, the chief justice and any one or more of the associate jus- tices. Should Judge Cox retire, and it is gen- erally believed that he will:some time after the 4th of next March, a change in the above assignment: would, : of course, be necessary. If he ‘should,«then, following the usual custom of the court.in the mat- ter, Judge Cox's successor would. be as- signed to one -of the Criminal Courts and Judge Cox's place in .the. other courts would be taken by one of the older mem- bers of the-District-Supreme Court.: Judge Cole has presided during the most of the time since his appointment in Feb- ruary, 1893, in the Criminal Court, although he has also frequentty “presided in the Cir- cuit, Equity and Probate branches of the District Supreme Court; also sitting in the Court of Appeals. His conduct in the Crim# inal Court, while meeting -the approval of the law-abiding citizens of the District, has caused him, naturally enough, to be feared and disliked by the criminal classes. Therefore, his departure from the Criminal Court will be a matter. of gratification to the latter class. But the exchange of courts between Judge Cole and Judge Brad- ley will prove for the criminal classes a case of jumping from the frying pan into the fire. At least, such is the belief of those who recall Judge Bradley's service in the Criminal Court and his severe senten- ces. Particularly will Judge Bradley's ef- ferts to stop the too frequent shooting and | cutting affairs be remembered, when he announced from the ber.ch ‘that In all such cases he would impose the maximum sen- tenco—eight years’ imprisonment in the penitentiary at hard labor. Judge Bradley faithfully pursued such a course, with the result that such crimes were thereafter materially decreased. ———— Tree Ornaments, Toys. J. Jay Gould.— Advertisement. Rae 5 seman Convicted of Robbery. John Kelly was convicted in Criminal Court No. 2 yesterday of robbing Geo. W. Merrill of a gold watch and chain valued at $180 the 2d of last month. The prisoner Was remanded for gerence: It is said that after conviction hg agreed to show where he secreted the jewelry, but- subsequently refused to do so. Sa Mr. ‘€rittentom Qne- More Night. Mr. Chas. A. Crittenton will return from Hagerstown, Md., by the way of this city, stopping over for one:night, and will speak on Florence Mission tescue Work at the Church of the Covemant this evening at 7:30 o'clock. — => Rooks for Xman Gifts. Beall's book salevat 405 Pa. ave., daily, at i} a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (by Sloan & Co., auc- tioneers), presents:a grand opportunity to, secure Xmas and stapdard books at your own prices.—Advt. 4 —_~». —— Lecture by Mrs. Logan. Mrs, John A. Logan lectured at the Met- ropolitan Methodist Church??*t night for the benefit of the Garfield Hospital, her subject being “The Coronation of the Czar and Czaring.” Justice Harlan introduced Mrs. Logan, and the audience gave her a hearty cheer when she began to speak. ‘The lecture described the journey to Moscow, the appearance of the people of the coun- try, the hard conditions of tie poor and the magnificence of the rich; the architecture of the ancient capital of Russia, the dec- orations ‘and the demonstrations which surrounded the coronation event. A high compliment was paid to. Minister Breckin- ridge for his gallant and spirited attention to Americans who attended’the ceremonies, and a very pleasing descripticn was given of the grand duchess and her reception at the palace of the governor in Moscow. ee Oriental Rogs and Carpets for the Holidays, The sale of Oriental rugs and carpets at Sloan's, 1407 G street, presents a grand op- portunity to secure these fine goods at your own price. ‘There is’ nothing more suitable for an Xmas gift than beautiful rugs, as they ar@useful, durable and orna- mental. Sales daily at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. —Advertisement. = Pressmen’s Conncil. Pressmen’s Council, No. 738, National Union, have elected officers for the en- suing year as follows: President, A. E. Sardo; ex-president,. Jos. A. McGrane; vice president, J. J. Callahan; speaker, F. L. Hayes; treasurer, F. B. Cox; secretary, J. Marshall Little; financial secretary, Chas. F. Davis; chaplain, N. C. Sprague; sergeant, J. J. Connelly; usher, Ernest Sik- ken; doorkeeper, H. 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Fy igs saat =*310 Ninth.” - GEN. COXEY HERE. He Will Press His Non-Interest-Bear- ing Bond Bill. 7 Jacob 8. Coxey, whose face is as familiar in Washington as that of the President, since he rode down Pennsylvania avenue at the head of the commenweal army, ts here once more for a day or so. Mr. Coxey is more earnest than ever in his. belief In} his plan for the issue of non-interest-bear- ing bonds on public improvements. In ac- cordance with the general invitation of the committee on banking and currency for currency relief plans, he will present his' scheme, which allows any state, county, city or township to receive an issue of paper money on public improvements by filing at the treasury a bond, payable in twenty annual installments, without inter- est. Mr. Coxey has already scattered nearly @ million copies of his pamphlet, “Cause and Cure,” in the last few years, and is now arranging plans by which an immense issue, running up probably to three million copies, will be sent broadcast over the country. The commonweal leader in the, last campaign stood with the populist party and supported Bryan and Watson. He was never an enthusiast, however, over free sil- ver, and as soon as the campaign ended came out in his paper, “Sound Money,” with some strong denunciations of the course pursued by Senator Butler and the other leaders of the populist party. Today Mr. Coxey, in talking to a Star reporter, said that in the future he intended to devote his entire time to presenting the advantages of his plan to the country. He believed that the populist party was divided so badly that a reconciiation between the factions was an impossibility, and that the outcome would be the formation of a new party, standing on the non-interest-bearing bonds as a piatform. A conference had been called for this purpose, to meet at St. Louis on January 12. : “Free silver,” said Mr. Coxey, “was only a deceptive cry at the best, put out to de- ceive the people, and the only true relief can come through a demonetization of both silver and gold. The populist party was be- trayed by its leaders in the last campaign in a shameful manner, and Senator Allen's resolution for an investigation of the last election should include an investigation of his own course and the reasons which act- uated him in traitorously turning his party over to the democracy at the St. Louis con- vention. Our fight will be continued to the bitter end, and t believe that gradually we will absorb all the elements who now stand in opposition to the grasp of the gold stand- ard. In the next Congress, in the person of Mr. Ridgley of Kansas, we will have an advocate in the House of Representatives who will introduce our bills and see that they receive proper consideration.” eas May Join St. Jo! Since the resignation of Rev. W. E. L. Ward from the rectorship of St. Michael's and All Angels’ Church, the impression has become current that the vestry may ask to be taken back into the parish of St. John’s Church, of which it was originally a part. It is understood that at a congregational meeting last night the calling of a young clergyman of this city was agreed upon, but it was also decided, as it is stated, that in case of the declination of this minister to serve St. John’s vestry would be formal- ly applied to to receive the membership of St. Michael's under its care once more. St. Michael's became an independent organiza- tion betwecn three and four years ago, when Rev. C. W. Bispham assumed charge as rector. It is said that there is an ele- ment in the congregation which would deeply regret the discontinuance of St. Mi- chael’s as an independent parish. a Minnehaha Lodge Open Meeting. Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars opened its doors on Tuesday evening to its temperance friends in general. Among the visitors was a delegation of Christian Templars of Temperance from Eckington Presbyterian Church, led by the pastor, the Rev. George 8. Duncan. Mr. Frank Ford, chairman, presented a fine program, announced by Chief Templar Dinsmore, in part as follows: A vocal solo by Mrs. Clara Smith, a thought-stirring address by A. N. Canfield, a recitation by S. W. Russell. a cornet solo by Prof. Shepherd, readings by Henry F. Smith. Frank Ford and A. L. Patten, remarks by the chief templar, and an interesting and instructive address by Mr. Duncan. CITY ITEMS. Hotel Johnson Cafe. High-grade Oysters, Meals a la_ Carte, Midday Lunch, Table d’Hote Dinners. Steamed Oyster: it phe Veigt, the Jeweler, Removed to 615 7th st., opp. U. S. patent office, one block below o! and. i al zntbe sa Call and see the new “Standard Diction- ary.” Best possible Christmas prese: R. A. DINSMORE, 621 7th n.w. del’ ni — J. Jay Gould’s—“Snow,” Candles, SSS del6-4t* Dollar Saved 25c. on the On Papering. Rooms papered from $2 up. F. G. Nolte, 810 9th st. n.w. No branch. 45-t,th,s-tf ee Wheeler & Wilson’s Latest No. 9. High arm, rotary motion. Only machine with ball bearings. At the beginning of this session it was selected for exclusive use in the sewing department of all of the public schools of the District. Office, 427 9th st. n.w. btw. D and E. no2i-s,tu,ch,tf gee J. Jay Gould—Toys—open evenings. del4-10t* —---+—__— Patients brought to the brink of the grave by diseases of the Lungs can be saved by the prompt use of Baker’s Cod Liver Of]. Invaluable in diseases of chil- dren, Scrofula, Debility, ete. Jno. C. Baker Co., Philadelphia. There Are Beans and Beans. There ae Browns and Browns. Bosto- nians tell us that the only place in Wash- ington where they can get baked beans as in Boston is at Brown's, 1413 G st. del5-6t midds al J. Jay Gould—Tree Toys, Scrap Pictures. de9-10t* —— Coughs and Colds. Those who are suf- fering from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throa: etc., should try Brown's Bronchial Troches, Sold only in boxe: The King of Pills is Beecham's. Jy8-d1y AMUSEMENTS. THE EX-PRIEST! BISHOP McNAMARA’S GREAT LECTURE TONIGHT, “To Men Only.”’ MASONIC TEMPLE HALL, oth and F Sts. N. W. Admission. ........-...++ seeesreee]S and 25 cents 1t*. 3 COLUMBIA, THEATER. Seats are now on sale for NEXT (CHRISTMAS) WEEK, Regular matinees, Extra_matinee, ‘Thursday and” | ‘Christinas day Saturday, ! (Friday). Neal Burgess, IN HIS NEW PLAY, Odd Miss Podd.' “Grand Mounted Broadsword Contest: Between DUNCAN C. ROSS,Champton of the Werld, del7-tf A, 6th U.s®Cavalry, HALL, SATURDAY EVE'G, DBC. 19, 1896, AT 8 P.M. A-lmission, 25 and 50 cts. del5-3t* Ice Palace.. Real ice Skating. walitstruction Free! AND Corp.NELSON K. HIGH, Troop CENTER. 5 vening at 7:30. sees BBC, HIS tf “SAYLES J. BOWEN DEAD. net 3h es Once Mayor of Washington—The Fancral Tomorrow. Sayles J. Bowen died yesterday afternoon at his residence, 3055 Q street, after ‘@ long iliness, He was conscious up to the last, although he had lost the power of speech. His wife anc Miss Bently, a step- ‘daughter, were at the bedside of the dying man. Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Byron. Sunderland will officiate, and the interment will be at Congressional ‘cemetery. My.-.Bowen~was born in Scipio, Cayuga county, N. Y, October 7, 1813. He was ‘educated in the common schoois and taught school for several years, working on his father’s farm in the summer. In 1X38 he engaged in mercantile pursuits and seven years later he removed his residence to this cit having secured a clerkship in the Treasury Department. In 1848 he re- signed and engaged in the claims business. In 1861 he was appointed a police commis- sioner of the District, and after holding this place for a few months he resigne] and became disbursing clerk of the Sen- ate. In 1862 he was made collector of in- ternal revenue for the District and in the following year he was appointed postmaster of this. city, a position he held for five years. In 1868 he was elected mayor of the city, and upon the expiration of his term was a candidate for re-election, but was defeated by what was known as the good citizens’ movement, which resulted in the choice of Mr. Matthew G. Emery. had a great deal of influence with the col- ored ‘people of the District, who gave him their support in the local political contests. The following have been selected as pall- bearers, A. A. Birney, A. M. Gangewer, Chief Engincer E. D. Robie, U.S.N.; Z. ae Appleton P. Clark and James E. —_———__ Hyacin a jarcts: =Beautiful flowers, 25 Advertisement. at Gade's, and 50c. doz. 1224 F.— nae To Succeed Capt. Cox. As the successor of Capt. Blanche Cox in command of the work of the Salvation Army in this city, Brigadier William Evans, formerly of Philadelphia, has been appointed, and will conduct services in the Salvation Army Hall Friday evening. He as just returned from a tour of the Pacific coast, in company with Dr. Nice of York, a well-known violinist of the army. g et If your Asthma or Bronchitis make breathing hard: if ap” with a ‘old or Cat remember that BOOTHS HYOMET POCKET INHALER, the Australian Dry-Air treatment, Cures by Inhalation. San Diego. Cal., May 27, 1806. Your Pocket Inhaler bas shown Itself a record briaker in heading off and stopping colds this year. Mev.) C, W. MAC Price, $1.00. For sale everrwhere. topala RT. by drags Extra bottle of “Hyon lant at druggists, 30 cents. 7 im, a wonderful healer, 25 cevite. Sell- ing agents, ‘ W. S. Thompson, oc22-th,tf 708 15th st., Washington, & LORD IVOL MELO DREGE? DOH OOD MATINEES DAILY, THE IDEALS, Presenting Two Great Ph Monday, Tuesday and Wednesda: THE MIDN aT FLOOD. ‘Thursday, Friday and Saturday Matiner sud Night, “GRIT; OR, TRUE AS STEEL.” Yeek—LITTLE TRIXIE, NIN A COAL MINE. Ac for Be os. Mat. amd Night, del 4-0t MINES AND MINING plete trip xi FRIDAY by Penna. 6th and C sts, aw, del6-3t* stereopticon, through Presbytertan, ix 5 Dec. 18, COLUMBIA ACADEMY ™..2:<'™* One of the sights of Weehlugton. Cycling —— on Soor Competent instructors. Charges Music every evening. 22d and P streets, a 12,000-ft. swail Take BRITTAIN. Mer. wb Set street car en LECTURES. Illustrated Lecture By Rev. A. agers, DD. “THE HOCSIER 36 TER First p cor. De OL) at Fonmiry Mt FRI Admissic ath end O99 Tried And truc—is the verdict of the people re- gurding Hood's Sarsapariila. 'Catarrh, ‘crofula rheumatism, dyspepsia, nervous troubles yield to Hood’s $ Sarsaparilla @ The best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. 3 3 ; 3 3 tHood’s Pills sys ten. Steceecosessssseseseoscsans AMUSEMENTS. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY - - GLEE, BANJO AND MANDOLIN GLUB’S GONGERT, National Rifles’ Armory, Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 8:15. oats sale at Metzerott’s, 75c. and $1. 2s Every Evening and Saturday Matinee, MR. JAMES A. HERNE, IN HIS BEAUTIFUL PLAY, SHORE AGRES. XMAS WEEK—HOYT’S “A Contented Woman,’’ Tipp PAROLINE MISKEL-HOYT. Seats selling. del7-3t ACSDEMY—Prices %e., 50c., Te. and $1.00, Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25c., G0c., reserved. “Dick, I do this for you."” o") THE NANCY HANKS. nied by the Famous - MARTINEITL-TANNEHILL COMPANY. WEEK, EUGENIE BLAIR male “East Lynne.” i caaaan Theater. , Friday, Dec. 18, 4:15 P.Pi. MB. JOHN FOX, JR., IN-READINGS FROM HIS WORKS. Prices...... +++.75, 50, 25 cents Seats now on sale at theater. de15-8t T BE Larayerre. TONIGHT. LAST MATINEE SATURDAY. George Edwardes’ Japanese Musical Comedy, ” THE “GEISHA. ‘THE ORIGINAL COMPANY! THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION! boy THE ORIGINAL OKCIIESTRA! - Cast includes such favorites as DOROTHY MORTON, ~ VIOLET LLOYD, VAN BANSELLER WH! MARK SMITH, CHARLES SWAIN, &e. ‘The entire production under the direction of Augustin Daly. e Regular Night Prices. Mati: ees—Orchestra, $1; Puarquette, 5c. Bal- eony, S0c. Family Circle, 25c. del5-tft Extra. : =Sale of Seats for Klaw and Erlanger’s Presentation of the N. ¥. Casino Success, i GAY NEW YORK (Christmas week attraction), will begin THURSDAY MORNING. ‘The advicability of early application for seats is respectfully suggested by the management. Note fhe matinees-WEDNESDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY and SATURDAY. Regular prices. GRAND OPERA KER: del5-3t HOUSE. & RIFE, Mamagers. rday. ing DECEMBER 14, test of All Musical Farce Comedies. And WEBSTER “A Breezy Time.” ‘Musical Novelties. New Songs. _ Pretty Girls. +3, Bumntest ee and Rest Sbow Ok é ar "Slates | 15s 251,50 & 75¢- All ROPE Syood ‘seat on frst oor for 25 CENTS. ptt) Ws See, ALO. cues One. del4-6t JKE8455 Liceom THeaTer. Matinees Tuesday, Thorsday and Saturday. VANITY FAIR p st., megr 30h and Pm _ EXCURSIONS, ETC. Mail Route to Mount Vernon or Arlington. Leave Penna. chon at 10% each wa at Alexun¢ria. Arlington Mt Time lowed ave % Stop-of Fare, round trip, hourly frou 9 a.1m, i tos pam ALEXANDRIA ENON RR, CO. AND MT. to Jamaica, THE QUEEN OF WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, BY Atlas Line Offers exceptional ndvantages to seeking a vacation of limited dura health’ and rest. to Jamaica and return can be days, Send for Mlustrated book! ™!E porsong jon fou The trip from New York je in 17 Pim, Forward & Kellock, General Agents, 24 State st. New York. OR THOS. COOK & SOXS, msylvania ave., Washingt ly ted Condu and Independent. 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