Evening Star Newspaper, December 30, 1896, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. s AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Bijou Theater.— Columbia Theater.—Kellar, the magician. Grand Opera House.—“On the Mississip- pL” Ice Palace, 5th and L streets.—Real Ice Skating, and the great international six- day bicycle race. S Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Sam Devere's Own Show. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“The Gay Parisians. New National Theater—The Bostonians “Robin Hood.” First Congregational Church. siah,” by the Choral Society. in “The Mes- ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon end Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. pee A leak in the water main at North Cap!- tol and G streets was reported today. The defect will be remedied without delay. FOR NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION. Seligson’s famous Red and White Wine Punches are the best to be had anywhere, ready for use, $1.75 per gal. Port, Sherry. Angelica and Muscatel, 75e. per half gal. SELIGSON’S, 1200 Pa. ave. ——— Broken pavements were reported by Lieut. Heffner today in front of 819 7th street northeast, 823 H street northeast and at the corner of Sth and H streets northeast. — ee GRAND DISPLAY AT KEANE’S! ‘The handsomest holiday exhibit of Extra Fine Native Beef and Choice Southdown Mutton ever shown in Center Market will be the feature at T. T. KEANE’S Stands, 25-61. Every preparation has been made to insure this being one of the most appetizing displays of strictly high grade meats ever shown on these stands. We invite your calling. Norfolk and Colonial —__+___ Letter Carrier George Hicks was taken with a fit near 4%) and G streets southwest about 8 o'clock last night. He was taken to his home, at Half and F streets, in the patrol wagon. New Year Favors. J. Jay Gould’s. —_>___ JAMES B. HENDERSON, 923 F street northwest. Wall Paper, Window Shades, House Painting and Frescoing. Peter Shields, the watchman at the Ist and H streets crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was knocked down by yard engine No. 43 yesterday afternoon. He was standing between the gates and the track at the time of the accident. A few cuts on his head were sustained and the watchman was also badly shaken up. He was taken to his home, No. 20 L street northeast, by friends. sia a Best Pound and Fruit Cake, only 20c. a Ib., at Reisinger’s, 235 G n.w. eS ee The fire at the house of Mr. Jere Wilson, No. 1702 F street northwest, yesterday morning, which was extinguished after $100 damage had been done, broke out again about 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon. The second time the fire was in the flue, the same as in the morning, but no additional damage was done. Gas and Oil Heaters, all styles and prices. A. EBERLY'S SONS, 718 7th st. n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. A Welcome Holiday Gift. The Saturday Evening Star, sent for one year for one dollar to any out-of-town ad- dress, would be a welcome holiday gift for any one who would appreciate the chance to keep in touch with life at the capital. > Watch for a town; Congress Heights.— ‘Advertisement ———— rs ‘The Yellow Kid. Tn extravaganza by Ray Riordan, en- titled “The Yeliow Kid,” was given last night by the Sunday school of St. Peter's Chureh, corner 24 and C streets southeast, in the hall under the church proper. The hall was crowded to its full capacity, and the many enjoyable features ia connection with the clever combination of songs, dances and ‘pretty costumes were appre- ciated and approved by every one present. The piece was managed by its author, as- sisted by Miss Annte Rogers in the capac- ity of director of music; Mr. Arthur Sparks, artist; Prof. Murray, calcium and electrical effects. and Mr. James Smith, property man. One of the features of the entertain- ment was che newspaper representation, in which W. Shreves as The Star, Master ly as the Post, E. Cauliflower as the and C. Sanderson as the World distinct hits. Among the children were Misses Helen Durin, t and Mary Hardy, who gave a table exhibition of fancy’ dancing; the Aradellas, who did some really excel- e dancing, and John Maher, Ellen Gorman, Mamie Gates, Sarah Starks, Mar- waret Stanisei, Be Howard. Thomas Smith, Frank’ MeGutre, Helen Smith and Alien Riorden. scored —_—— Rates via Pe: Railroad. The passenger department announces the sale of special excursion tickets from Wash- ington December 24, 25 and 81 and January 1, valid for return until January 4, 1897, in- clusive, to points und at rates as follows: Baltimore, Md., $1.60;Wilmington, Del 3 Chester. Pa., 4. —Advertisement. Reduced yivania $4.34; + Philadelphia, Pa., $5.34. —— ee The Week of Prayer. The worli-wide week of prayer begins next Sunday, January 3, lasting through Sunday. . and It is to be observed by the ‘al churches of the different de- nominations with the accustomed services. mt meeting of the Presbyterian was Ccecided to Washington Presbyterian al Assoviation it all the churches In a unite is to be a union ut the Church of the Cove be « mmunton service nant, which wiil nducted by the local pastors, assisted ome of the elders. afternoon of the week succeeding aturday there are to be union ew York Avenue Churoh, which sermons are to be delivered by following: Monday, Rev Kelly, pastor of the Ninth Tuesday, Rev ington Church, V Alexander, D.D. ‘Thu ay, Rev. h of the Covenant, and Friday, Ri ce Radcliffe, D.D., New York Avenue h. t of the churches will have evening Services besides these. The Baptists. Lutherans and other de- nominations will also have services each day, but none are expected to be joint, ex- cept possibly the Lutherans. > More Azaleas at Gude's for these who were unable to secure them last week. $1 to $3. 1224 F street.—Advt. ———s Additional Policeman. Joseph J. Pearce has been appointed by the Commisstoners an additional private of the police force for three ycars. He will be placed on duty between Ist and 4th and C and T streets northeast. = AK. of P. Election. The annual election of officers took place Monday night In Equal Lodge, No. 17, Knights of Pythias, 623 Loulsiana avenue northwest, and resulted as follows: Chan- cellor commander, W. R. Scholl; vice chan- cellor, Irving Haskins; master at arms, A. Earhardt; keeper of records and seal, D. F. Grown; master of exchequer, Jno. R. Has- kins; master of finance, R. C. Hardell; e, Dr. D. D. Carter; inner guard, J. Martin; outer guard, A. C. Columbus; mas- ter of work, B. McCauley; hoard of finan- cial trustees, Dr. D. D. Carter, F. J. Hen- ning and A. Earhardt; delegate to board of relief, D. F. Brown; board of orphans’ trustees, Captain J. H. Mills, N. Bunch, P. J. Cooksey; representatives to the grand lodge, Jno. R. Haskins, Jno. W. Hardell, anch, Captain J. H. Mills, A. Laux- auditing committee, W.'R. Scholl, Hardell, A. C. Columbus. “The in- lation ceremonies will take place Mon- ¥ evening, January 1m, at 7:80 @'ciock. at IIN LABOR CIRCLES Preparing for an Earnest Fight for Eight- Hour Day. ‘ To Conduct a Campaign of Education Movements in the Local Organizations, Prominent members of the Central Labor Union of this city are taking steps to consummate what is to be regarded by many trades untontsts as the most -im- portant action in labor matters taken for years. The work is expected to. be inaugurated early in the coming year, when revival meetings will be held in various sections of the city each evening except Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, on the two latter of which the Central Labor Union and Build- ing Trades Council, respectively, have their meetings, the object of which will be to interest all. the mechanics of the Dis- trict in the benefits to be derived from membership in tne trades unions. The duties of the speakers, which, it is under- stood, will comprise some of the best talk- ers, not only in the Central Laber Union, but_ also from the American Federation of Labor, will be somewhat akin to those of an evangelist. These revival meetings will not be con- fined to certain unions. In fact, it is the intention to hold open or revival meetings in each of the organizations affiliated with the Central Labor Union. The details for the meetings have not as yet been completed, but it is expected that at the next meeting of the Central Labor ion a committee will be appointed to have charge of the whole matter, of which one of the most energetic of the labor leaders wilt be chairman. During the ensuing three months the members of the Central Labor Union, es- pecially those associations affiliated with the Building Trades Council, will agitate the subject of a shorter working day, and tke members of the various building trades organizations will, it is believed, make a de- mand for an eight-hour day on May 1 next, notwithstanding the declaration of the American Federation of Labor at tts recent convention in Cincinnati that it would be wise to defer the general demand for the tae nore day until May 1, 1898. Inf order te bring the matter of renewed interest in organized labor matters and the eight-hour proposition directly to the atten- tion of the bodies interested, the Central Labor Union will, it is thought, at its next meeting, authorize some one to take the matter up as his special mission. His prin- cipal business during the first few months of his incumbency will be to visit the vari- ous unions, hold meetings for organization purposes and visit the non-union mechanics and talk to them of the benefits that would accrue to them in the event they became members of the union. Education Needed. Referring to this movement President Milford Spohn of the Central Labor Union said tcday: “I think the scheme a very good one, and hope that it will be adopted in Washington. It is only by active agi- tation and the education of the wage class in the principles of trades unionism and the vast benefits to be derived from or- ganization that they will be in a position to advance to the fullest extent the in- terests of the wealth producers of the country. Much can be done along this line to increase organization, which is nec- essary before those measures: beneficial to workmen can be consummated. “The most important {is the eight-hour work day, which could be attained during the coming year and made general if as a preliminary move all the crafts were more thoroughly organized and thus placed in a positicn to enforce the demand for a shorter work day. “The very important work of thorough organization has been neglected in the past and the result has been that there is a large per cent of local wage workers out- side of the protective pale of organization. So long as this condition exists the force of organized labor js weakened to some extent. “In the future it will be the policy of the Central Labor: Union to extend érgan- ization, and it is hoped that at the close of the coming year Washington will he one of the most thoroughly organized cilies in the country.” Other Matters. The regular weekly meeting of the Build- ing Trades Council was held last evening at the hall of the Electrical Brotherhood, President William Silver in the chair and Mr. J. M. Boyce secretary. A report was submitted that the proprietor of a hat store in this city had employed in the re- pair of his place non-union people from Baltimore at $1.50 per day. A committee was appointed to bring the matter before the Central Labor Union at its next meet- ing, with the view of having the place put on the unfair list. It was also reported that the painting on the government printing office was being done by an Alexandria firm with non-union men, at $1.50 to $2 per day, when the mini- mum rate of wages as prescribed by the trades unions is $3 per day. A committee was appointed to inquire in- to the matter and make a report at the next meeting of the council. The committee appointed to call on the directors of the Consumefs’ Brewery in the interest of union labor reported that the directors will have a meeting Thursday evening, at which time a conference will be held by the committee with the former, and when, it ts expected, a final adjust- ment of the matter will be reached. Announcement was made that the semi- annua! election of officers for the council for the ensuing six months will be held Tuesday evening next. At the last quarterly “star” meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners officers were elected for the ensuing term, as follows: President, Edw. H. Parker; secretary, Andrew Murray; treasurer, Edward Burley; check steward, J. J. Smith; sick steward, W. S. Spencer; auditor, 8. D. Barron; trustees, J. D. Mc- Kay, A. Lingley, W. H. Jenkins; branch committee, J. Galliford, A. Silver, F. Gar- trell, D. Wallace, T. Driscoll; referee, W. A. Reed: delegates to Building Trades Council, W. C. Brunger, Andrew Murray; delegates to Central Labor Union, E. Bur- ley, J. D. McKay, A. Silver, J. Galliford and J. Hamilton. There was considerable discussion at the meeting of the local Federation of Labor last evening, but no business of importance so far as was announced after the adjourn- ment. was transacted. ——-—— Great bargains in claret, sauternes, Rhine wines, Bergundies, imported and domestic rums, port wines, cordials, etc., at private sale, being balance of stock of George E. Kennedy & Sons, 1116 Connecticut avenue n.w., to be closed out before January 1, 1897. Percival M. Brown, assignee.—Advt. a Funeral of Rev. Samuel Shannon. The funeral of Rev. Samuel Shannon, late pestor of K Street M. E. Church, at Trinity M. E. Church yesterday was large- ly attended. The address was delivered by Mr. Sharnon’s lifelong friend, Rev. J. N. Davis of Berkeley Springs, Va. Assisting in the ceremonies were Revs. Luther B. Wilson, D. D., presiding elder of the Weshington district; James N. Davis, D. D.; W. H. Chapman, G. W. Hobbs and J. B. Stett, D. D. The remains were borne into the church by Revs. H. R. Naylor, W. G. Carsard, J. H, N. Lemon, C. W, Baldwin, W. R. Strickien and Hugh Johnson, all Methodist clergymen. Upon the casket lay a bo.rd sheaf of wheat with flowers. The Miristers’ Association attended the funeral in a bedy.. Revs. W. G. Herbert, C. W. Maydwell, D. G. Miller, B. G. W. Reid and F. O. Isaacs of Baltimore were present as the representatives of the Baltimore preachers and Asbury Council, Royal Ar- canum of that city. At the close of the funeral addres: Rev. H. R. Naylor read the resolutions drafted at the preachers’ meeting of this city. The service closed {with a brief talk by Presiding Elder Dr. Wilson. The remains were taken last even- ing over the Pennsylvania road to Blooms- burg, Pa., for burial. Accompanying the body were the widow, Mrs. Samuel Shan- non, Dr. Cc. Shannon of Baltimore and Mies Minnie Shannon, children of the deceased. ——_.s-—- ‘This is No “Bubble Ad.” 5 Ibs. best Jes. F, Oyster, 900 Pa. eve., Center and K st. markets.—Advt: THE EVENING STAR, AMUSEMENTS, ‘The Messiah by the Choral Society.—It was evident from the size and character of the audience at the First Congregational Church last evening that a large percent- age of the lovers of good music in this city have not tired of hearing sung Handel's im- mortal work, the “Messiah.” For a num- ber of years past, in fact, annually since 1890, the Choral Society has produced at Christmas time this oratorio, based on the birth, life and death of our Savior. Repeti- tion, it seems, only serves to enhance the interest on the part of the public, especial- ly as the society does not do its work in a perfunctory manner. This latter was true of the production last evening. From the opening to the close the chorus, which was not as large as on sorne previous occasions, sang not only with precision, but vigor. Its excellent work was the feature of the even- ing, and it is not too much to say that this production ranks with any previous work of the kind undertaken by the society. An increase in the volume of sound, which, of course, would follow an enlargement of the chorus, is about all that was left to be desired in the chorus portions last evening. The only instrumental accompaniment was the organ, which was played by Mr. John Porter Lawrence, who performed this difficult and really arduous task with a de- gree of musical ability and sympathetic ap- preciation of the spirit of the oratorio that was quite remarkable. It might be also added, in view of the doleful experiences of the past, when sn orchestra was considered necessary in the proper-production of this oratorio, that Mr. Lawrence played a gen- uine accompaniment and did not force either the chorus or soloists into the place which the composer has allotted to the in- strumental music. In supplying the back- ound of sound for the vocal portions, Mr. CEE proved his mastery of himself, and in the playing of the celebrated pastor- al symphony and the beautiful introductory passages to several of the arias he showed his command of the instrument and an artistic appreciation of the composition. Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff sang the so- prano parts with the spirit and style which has made her a favorite with a large pro- pcrtion of the music-loving people of the city. Miss Sophia Church Hall's contralto voice was heard to advantage, especially in the aria “He Shall Feed His Flock,” the sympathetic quality of her voice being ad- mirably adapted tc an effective interpreta- tion of this passag». Mr. W. D. McFarland sang the tenor parts with the accuracy which is sucha characteristic feature of his method ¢nd which has given him an estab- lished place among local musicians. The expectation that had been aroused by the previcus performances in this city of Mr. Ericsson Bushnell, the well known basso, was fully maintained by his singing last evening. ‘he sweetness, as well as the compass of his admirable voice, which 1s said to be without an equal in this coun- try, was heard to advantage. His singing of that extremely florid and difficult aria, “Why do the Nations so Furiously Rage,” evoked from the audience an ovation en- thusiastic in its warmth and a deserved tribute to the work of a conscientious and gifted singer. “The Messiah” will be repeated this even- ing at the same place and by the same singers. : : “Sue.”—The leap for life through a win- dow made by Guy Standing, who plays the part of a handsome. but cowardly acrcbat in Bret Harte’s “Sue,” which will be played for the first time in Washington next week at the Lafayette Square Thea- ter, is probably the most heroic final exit mode by any stage villain in modern drama. So cleverly is the scene worked up that the spectators hold their breath when the athletic figure shoots out of sight and there is a sigh of relief when the on- lookers announce that he has caught the branch twenty feet from the ground, which is his only hope of life. That the branch is really a mattress spread on the stake just outside the window never for a mo- ment suggests itself as a possibility, so clever and thoroughly natural is the leap and the affected suspense of the other characters. Sousa.—What Strauss and his waltzes are to Germany, Austria and France, Sousa and his marches are to ‘merica. This gifted bandmaster writes and arranges. with the deftness of a master, and so skillfully and with such consummate tact is everything displayed, both harmonically and picturesquely, that it leaves no void— nothing to satisfy, nothing to complete. His subtle tact in the disposal and distri- bution of parts, the masterly mode hy. which he équalizes labor, the shrewdness with which he manages to keep every- thing, from the piccolo to the big drum, in constant action and motion, without once for an instant merging into the repeti- tious and the common, disclose a musical faculty such as is vouchsafed to few. Sousa comes to the Lafayette Opera House for one concert next Sunday nent. the sale of seats opening tomorrow at the box office. Dear Irish Home.—If advance sales are any criterion to go by, then there is not the leest doubt. but that a crowded house will greet Dan McCarthy at the Bijou Theater next Monday evening, when he will produce his latest success, “The Dear Irish Home,” and Manager Woaitesell should be complimented on securing sucn a good and popular drawing card. Dan McCarthy has always been a big favorite with the theater-going public of this city, and it is safe to predict, that he will re- ceive a warm welcome from his many ad- mirers. Seats should be secured early, in order to avoid the rush the night of the performance. - Rice and Barton’s Gaiety Burlesque Com- pany.—Rice and Barton’s Big Gaiety Ex- travaganza Company will be the attraction at Kernan’s Lyceum Theater next week. The performance begins with a lovely bur- letta, entitled “A Trip to Boston,” which serves to introduce the entire company on board a palace steamer. There is a multiplicity of incidents which make the trip an eventful one, and the passengers disport themselves in song and dance, and indulge in divers pastimes. The musical numbers, which just give the plot time to unravel, are pretty and exceptionally well rendered. The olio, which is above the average, is interspersed with several masterly grcvpings, made up of acknowl- edged artists who have long held rank as specialty stars, including Rice and Barton, the Washbuin Sisters, Frankie Haines, Clara Lawrence, Mildred Phillips, Ruth Robinson, Crawford and Manning and Ir- win T. Bush. “A Milk White Flag.”—Next week at the National Theater Hoyt’s musical com- edy, a satire on the citizen soldiery, en- titled, “A Milk White Flag,” will be seen. This piece has been given here before, and will be remembered as combining all the essentials to a popular performance. It is comedy, light opera, extravaganza and vaudeville show all in one, and goes with a delightful dash that makes it the most entertaining of all the Hoyt pro- ductions. The first act contains the bright- est lines of any of Hoyt's plays, and the entire production is up to the clever stand- ard of this act. Since its last presentation here Mr. Hoyt has improved upon this his pet piece, and added much that ts claimed to be new and novel, new music has been abundantly supplied, as well as specialties that are heralded as being sensational. The cast has also received his attention, and has been materially strengthened by the addition of such people as Harry Gil- foil, a Washington buy; Mat Snyder, Geo. Schiller and Belle Archer, who has been especially engaged to enact the difficult role of the widow. The scenery and cos- tumes are all new, Mr. Hoyt having spent Scott’s Emulsion is Cod-liver Oil prepared as a food. At the ‘same time, it is a blood maker, a nerve tonic and an up-builder. But prin- cipally it is a food for tired and weak digestions; for those who are not getting the fat they should from their ‘ordinary food; for children whom nothing seems to nourish; for all who are fat-starved and thin. It is pleasant to take; at least, it is not unpleasant. Children like it and ask for mores: ; hot WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER -80, 1896-12 PAGES. money lavishly in this direction. The sale of seats will open <tomarow morning. ‘When London Academy next wee; Itis by Charles Dar- rell, @ noted English author, who has writ- ten a number of successful melodramas. Mr. Darrell has gomeé thi time to the circus ring for his princijail characters, and it is admitted that he ‘has drawn them, as a ae Mie consiieb ie skill, and given on e whole a si cture. The story will be well wake SE for the play was seen here not longsagos The strong situa- tions—and they aretsever&l—completely car- Ty the audience by stotm, and when the final episode is reached the attempted sacri- fice of Queernie Casruthers on the altar of the Hindoo god—they ate something akin to awestruck by itm awful realism. Brother for Brothér.—whe next attraction at the Grand Opera: House will be the fas- cinating. new melodrama, “Brother for Brother,” by Frahk Harvey, the well- known ‘and Popular English playwright, which Messrs. Thomas H. Davis and Wil- Nam T. Keogh present for the first time this season. In this new play Mr. Harvey has made a most radical departure from ail his previous efforts. He has most cleverly mingled heart interest and most laughable corfiedy, with extraordinarily thrilling and exciting scenes and situations. The cli- maxes, which follow each other in rapid succession, are powerful and effective. The story is entrancing and the plot subtle, and yet well: defined. The characters’ are thoroughly contrasted. This play cdhtains many situations that are well calculated to arouse the most unrestrained :enthusiasm. One of thenr is said to have no equal in the stage world for striking realism. Allen is lured into the cellar of the foundry by some of his discontented workingmen, who, in- spired by his vicious brother, plot to mur- der him by setting fire to the mill. The blind daughter of the ringleader learns of the attempt to kill Allen and notifies Cora, who flies to her lover's rescue. Both Alfen and Cora are caught in the fire trap, from which they are rescued by the blind girl, who cuts down the door with an ax while surrounded by flames. This feature 1s won- derfully realistic. “Brother for Brother” will undoubtedly prove one of the strongest attractions of the year. Wittard Hall.—Lumiere’s Cinematographe will be placed on exhibition with explana- tory lectures at Willard’s Hall, for a lim- ited time, beginning New Year at 2 p.m. It is stated that this 1s the only successful production of moving pictures. It is the original invention. It has not been seen in Washington despite the attempts to imi- tate the irstruiment and the title. “Next to life itself, the Cinematographe is the most real." The scenes to be presented New Year will show royal processions, militory maneuvers, street scenes, etc. Three views in Washington are in the pro- gram. The exhibitions will be given at 2 P.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. “The Chili Widow."—Arthur Bourchier and Alfred Sutro’s three-act comedy, “The Chill Widew,” the next attraction at the Columbia Theater, is being played in Bal- timore this week at the Lyceum Theater, and the better class of theater-goers are attending the performances. Large audi- ences greet it, and the press reviews are exceptionally favorable. The players, Mr. Arthur Bourchier, Miss Violet Vanbrugh and their London Royalty Theater Com- pany, come to Washington for one week only, and during their engagement they will produce “The Chili Widow,” which is said to be one of the brightest plays ever imported to this country. In it Mr. Arthur Bourchier and Miss Violet Vanbrugh ap- pear at their best, if that can be said off their general excellence and. finesse. This is the play that kept New York theater- goers laughing long after the curtain had been drawn upon the final act nightly during their recent New Y«rkvengagement. “The Chill Widow” ran* for 300 nights at the Royalty Theater, London, and it would have run two seasoh in New York were not Mr. Bourchier and» Mise Violet Vanbrugh forced to fill other engagements. This comedy will be featured’ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and ‘Thurs@ay evenings, and “The Queen's Proetor,”” by Herman Meri- vale, will be give Friday and Saturday evenings. 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As is always the case at the Thursday matinees, there will be a number of the most prom!- nent professional people, who are playing at the other theaters, in the audience. ——_ PROSECUTED HIS BROTHER’S MUR- DERERS. Deputy Commissioner Bell Made the Closing Speech Against Them. Deputy Commissioner of Pensions Henry C. Bell returned from Marshall, Ill., where he went to assist In the prosecution of the men, McDonald and Clements, for the mur- der of his brother. They were found guilty of manslaughter and given the maximum penalty under the law—fourteen years each in the state penitentiary. The judge in overruling the motion for a new trial, said that the evidence showed a clear case of murder, and that the jury would have been justified:in bringing in a verdict to that ef- fect. In'‘making the closing speech for the prosecution, Mr. Bell departed somewhat from precedent, but he was sustained by the knowledge that he was performing a sacred duty. ——.>—_—_. Sharon Dairy. ‘Will send you real Jersey mk and deli- cious coffee cream for New Year. Your callers will expect it, and without it your table will not be complete. Economize by purchasing $5 book of tickets for cash. Tel- ephone 485. C. Thompson, 324 B s.w.—Advt. a Gonzaga College. The sacred melodrama, “Christ is Born,” was given at the new Gonzaga College Hall last night by the boys of St. Aloysius’ School. The play was written by Rev. Aloysius P. Brosnan, S. J., who was a for- mer member of the school, and was a com- plete success in every respect. The scene of the play is laid in and around Bethle- hem, and there are some very pretty songs interspersed with the different pictures. The choruses and the solo numbers were sung with intelligence and skill, and the work of the little ones, who only had a few weeks’ rehearsal, was something re- markable. The principal characters were portrayed by Edward A. Brosnan, William A. Crawford, Frank Bergin, William Bros- nan, Francis X. Mack, James B. Cahill, Cornelius M. Brosnan, Walter B. Lansdale, Jcseph F. O'Neill, Frank E. Reagan, Wil- liam A. Crawford, Warren J. O'Connell, Vincent F. Coughlin, William H. J. Brown, William Tobin, William D. Lawlor, John H. Newman, James S. McKee, Robert B. Dewning, Edward S. Quinlan, Theodore A. Scnneman, Louis Metzger, Edward J. Kel- ly and Aloysius J. Brooks, and other mem- bers of the school appeared in the chorus as shepherds, angels, courtiers, guards and attendants. The play will be repeated to- night. — Round Trip Ticket, $3.50 to Fort Monroe, Newport News,Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va., via Norfolk and Washing- ton Steamboat Co.'s palatial steamer. Tick- ets on sale until Dec. 31, good for return until Jan. 4. Fo. schedule see ad., page 12. —Advertisemen >— New Year favors at J. Jay Gould’s.—Adv. ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. ‘A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength. Fister United states 'Goxcrament Frod Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., eeetotney | 106 Wall st., N. Y. Gedosleodioatoedretoeseetnetnireseeteegetes CITY 2 “Dove Brand” Hams Are Today whai they were 25 years ago—the most de- licious of al! hams. Mild and tender. Miller & Krogmann, Center & N. L. mkis, 1 — > For New Year Entertainers. Our Wines direct from the wineries—Ca- tawba, 6 and Sherry, 35 and Pure Rye Whis Ne. bottle—$1. . Old, Te. qt. Almonds, Cluster Rums. Paper Raisins. P. R. V 47th st. nw. Ut New Year Favors. J. Jay Gould's. 1t* > Splendid Turkeys for New Year. Plump, tender fowls—every one fresh kill- ed. Celery, Cranberries and all the Fruits and Vegetables in season, at lowest prices. Money back if anything unsatisfactory. CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Cen. mkt. — *, Scrap Pictures. J. Jay Gould. Fav. a26-71* psaiemenne Seer “Partridge” Hams Will Grace any New Year feast. The world knows no others so sveet and tender. Sold in all markets. C. SCHROTH, 304 K st. mkt. it eee Royal Headache Powders cure. 100 mbb5-m.w,f,stf _The King of Pilis is Beecham's _ty8-dly AMUSEMENTS. LAFAYETTE. Tonight. SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S MATINEE, REGULAR SATURDAY MATINEE. Return of the Fumny Fai HE GAY PARISIANS, a faronpay MATINEE PRICES: Orchestra, 5c. Balcony, 50c._ Fam, Circle, 25e. BUGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 4. One week, including Saturday Matinee. Bargain Matinee rotors BRET HARTE’S SUE. Msragement CHARLES FROHMAN. Seme cast as during its New York run, including Annie Russell and Joseph Haworth. REGULAR PRICES, Seats on sale Thuisday. ae30-tt ALL WEEK. OLUMBIA THEATER. BARGAIN MATINEE TOMORROW. Matinees also Friday and Saturday. THE PEERLESS MAGICIAN, KELLAR, ASSISTED BY MRS. KELLAR. New New | Mysteries. Illusions. NEXT WEEK— Mr. Arthur Bourchier, Tiss Violet Vanbrugh ‘And their LONDON ROYALTY THEATER COMPANY, Presenting the gentle three-act comedy, “THE CHILI WIDOW,” Friday apd Saturday Evenings, Double | “THE QUEEN'S PROCTOR.” - Bil, | “KITTY CLIVE, ACTRESS.” Sale of seats begins tomorrow JOU FAMILY THEATER. ae a DAILY. 3 GEO. H. ADAMS CLASS OF NINETY. Seventh Annual Reunion of a High The seventh annual reunion of, the class of ninety of the Washington High School was held Monday evening, at the Grafton, and proved to be a very delightful one. The rooms were prettily decorated with Christmas greens. After a reception, held in the parlor, where those who did not know everyone elze were made acquainted, and a song by Miss Marie Kuhnel, the class repaired to the dining room to the strains of a march, played by Miss Grace Lewis. Across tho front end of the room. was the table for the officers, presided over by the president, Mr. James Gillin, jr. The supper was enjoyed by every ‘one, and acted as a stimulus to the continuous buzz of conversation. With the coffee came one of the most pleasant features of the re- union; the reading of the class histories, reports, etc. Mr. Bushee, one of the secre- taries, read the treasurer’s report, as he acted, during the year, in that capacity, owirg to the absence of Mr. Martin A. Ryan, in New Ycrk. After that, the his- tory of the boys, written by Mr. Walker, wes read by Mr. Gillin, as the historian was rot able to be present. Then came the poem, recalling events of seven years ago, by Miss May Shipman, while Miss Lewis gave a short sketch of ninety’s girls. Re- marks by the president concluded the lit- erary part of the reunion. Beside those officers mentioned there were present Miss Mary Hedrick, vice president; Miss Lula Walker, secretary, and Mr. Ryan, treas- urer. The remainder of the evening was spent in electing officers for next year. Mr. Clare Harding was chosen president, and according to cvstom, conducted the further business of the class. The vice Presidents are Miss Stone and Miss Rakeman; treas- urer, Mr. Riordon, and secretaries, Miss Madge Sherman and Mr. Carl Stodder. Miss Hedrick was chosen as historian for the girls and Mr. J. Morrill Chambelin for while Miss Shipman was A Wonderful Medicine. BEECHAM’S ACKNOWLEDGED A WONDERFUL MEDICINE, BEECHAM’S 11LLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Frnales to complete health. They Promptly remove obstructions or irregularities of the system. Fora Weak Stomach, Impaired Digestion, Disordered Liver they act like magic—a few doscs will work won tips the eee repare for the ride home in the herdic, which carried @ merry party. Beside those mentioned there were present: Mrs. Bushee, Mrs. Harding, the Misses Troutman, Callahan and Lasier, and Messrs. Ven Bayer, A. T. Ryan, Abbe, Hart and Hazelton. Se 12-Imch Stock Boards $1 Per 100 Ft. Libbey & Co., 6th st. and New York ave.— Advertisement. = = —————— a T Ice Palace - CoE A Ae at Merit is characteristic of Hood's Sai REE. SESSION: , rilla and is manifested eve: aay” in its re MORNINGS EES TO I where markable cures of rheumatism, - AFTERNOONS, 1 TO 6. dyspepsia. AND EVENINGS, 7 TO 11, tra. The Great International Six-Day Bicycle Race, COMMENCING MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, AT 2 7 M., AND CONTINUING 5 HOURS EACH DAY, UNTIL 10 P.M., FOR g-¥ 5k THE WEEK POR CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD AND A PURSE OF eS Sanctioned by the L. A. W Immediately upon the conclusion of each day"¢ race, 10 0'c EDDIE BALD (Champion of America); TOM LINTON ‘Champion of Engiand): J. WARBURTON (Champion of France), and a host of other riders will endeavor to LOWER WORT RECORDS. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. 4 @ sHood’s Pills tracert. Se REDE HOECOEEESRESESSOEGAEOES AMUSEMENTS. K=x4s LYCEUM THEATER. MATINEE TODAY at 2. NEW YEAR ATTRACTION. SAM DEVERE’S - OWN COMPANY, SAM DEVERE, Intmit. Ethiopian Comedian. The le ian Miss Florence Miller, ‘The Vivacious Terpsichorean Artixte. Next Week—RICE & BARTON'S BIG GAIETY. de29-5t Begin the New Year Aright G®*> orera House. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers, WEEK beleeroacae mber 28. “Fork MATINEES —Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Satorday— ON THE MISSISSIPPI. MIGHTY! MASSIVE! MAJESTIC! BY SEEING THE MARVEL GF THE AGE. Rig yp bw TG Limited Engagement Beginning S7TWO CAR LOADS OF COSTLY SCENERY AND EFFECTS. New Year’s at Willard Hall Popular Frees 15, 25, 50 & 75c. All Seats Couponed. Box Office open from # a.m, to 10 p. “NOTE -A good seat on first floor for 25 CENTS. And continuing daily at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Asolutely First Time In Washington of Lamiere’s Box, $1.00. CINEMATOGRAPHE, | “iiss “Snore ron snore. Motion Photographed. “Next to life itself there | GarIFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, is nothing so real as the Cinematographe.”"—N ‘Australia, Hawatian ‘Islands, ‘Central "America. York Sun, Special rates freight or passage; choice ot Fall explanatory lectures, music and sound effects, | Toutes; private cars to rent, special tou : mape and pamphlets. 1. J. SM Admission, 50c.; Children, 25c. No reserved | Set! SG Mau" emt ti deomia. mynd ; aeso-2t | — ee = <7 CHESTRA, 40 PIECES, H. FVERY EVENING AND PRICES. casions. Orders left at @08 H st. n.w. will re- FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEE. Seer piceon eanomben ‘achiim Annual engagement of the famous. BOSTONIAN This (Wednesday) evening, ROBIN HOOD. ‘Thursday, Matinee Friday (New Year), BO- HEMIAN GIRL; Friday, PRINCE ANANLSS; Satur- EXCURSIONS, ETC. Grand Mid-Winter Tour day and panel oer eee HOOD. as a = ZA Milk White Flag.” | California. ie | ye i Leavit PHILADELPHIA THURSDAY, FER- The Lafayette Ugning, PRIADELEIMA, THURSDAY, FEN. SUNDAY EVENING, El Paso, Riverside, San Diego, Pasadena, Low An- eles, San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Crux, Mon- ferey_and San Jose: ‘Tbe retura journey tvludes the ‘Sierra Nevadas by daylight, it Lake City, the Gorges and Canons of Colorado by daylight, Manitou Springs abd Denver. Business men and their femilies and ladiex can see all ‘mportant bout waste of time, TRAVELING te 8 OF EXPERIE: ROUND TRIP OC- JANUARY 3, DOUSA, PRICES— AND BBe., 50. HIS Fe.. $1.00. . UNRIVALED BOX SEATS, $1.50. BAND. SALE OPENS THURSDAY AT BOX OFFICE. SOLOISTS—( ELIZABETH NORTHROP. .SOPRANO { MARTINA JOHNSTONE. VIOLINISTE: DUCTORS, THE ENTINE YING ONLY 37 DAYS. PRICE $335, Including first-cluss raflway travel, a dauble berth in sleeping cars, all hotel accommodations, trans fers, car rides and incidental meals during oy send for descriptive book of Mid-Winter Tour, Raymond & Whitcomb, CADEMY. PRICES, 2h, 50, 75c. AND $1. 1605 NUT ST. (Mutual Life Ins. bldg.), ‘Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25 SOc, reserv: de30-3t Philadelphia. ig HOLIDAY MATINEB NEW YEAR’S DAY. Fort Mi “Py Arlington 5 Fal!s Church. Electric Cars from Aqueduct bridge. a24-tm W.. A. and F.C. RY. Rail Route to Mount Vernon Arlington. vania avenue and 13% 10:05 u.m., 12:06 FLYING JORDANS VAUDEVILLES. THE FLYING JORDANS-—-—_—_—-5 LYDIA YEAMANS-TITUS. Powers Brothers, Rosina Venus, John G. Burke and Grace Forrest, O'Brien and Havel, Glynn, Skatorial Trio, Mons. Barre, Herr Dewell, Margurite Ferguson. - Next week--“‘WHEN LONDON SLEEPS." d28-20tf SPORT FIT TO MAKE A ROMAN HOLIDAY, Races. MOUNTED SWORD COMBAT word vg. Bayonet. lorse Sword vs HGHTWOOD DRIVING PARI. NEW YEAR'S DAY AT 2:30. (cal W. C. Barber, Farrier Davie, Bergt, Myer, . rr 5 * * Leak. W.O. te Combate to 2, Fines. jesion, 50 fenta. Carriages Free. jon, 50 cents, . Special ‘Bicycle Hace, one mile, for Handsome Cup. Leave Mt. Vernon ai Time each way, 50 minutes. Stop-off low fandrin. . cee ee oer eemneer we MOUNT VERNON, First Congregational Zem> (of _Wosington, Church, at 20 eo soon, muir don 2 = CORNER OF 10TH AND G STS. pate Nout Veron J. Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings, December 29th and 30th, HANDEL’S GRAND CRATORIO, "THE MESSIAH,’ THE CHORAL SOCIETY. 6: 1 bevsiaie il i t F i i Hi VETTE TD deeess TT prt