Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1897, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1897-12 PAGES WASH. B. WILLIAMS, Furniture, &c., 7th and D Sts. N. W. Start the New Year with a New Carpet. We are new spring of ready with our ‘y7 patterns in finest Bigelow & Hartford Axminster Carpets, | made, laid and ti. $1 25 yd. ed, only.... Spring of ‘97 patterns best $1.25 Five-frame 95c. yd. »dy Brussels, patterns only in of Fine Tapestry Brussels. 50c., 65c. and 75c. yd. Spring "07 WASH. B. WILLIAMS, Furniture, &c., 7th & DSts. fal-SOd There is One Place In Washington fine horses are boarded and cared iso makes 2 spe Turnouts’—for Wed- r Parties, ete tebly eaparizoned onable yen — ri Downey’s [odel Stables, Jal-20d "Phone 535. Becker’s, 1328 F St. 20% ~~ Discount —off former low prices on the following FINE LEATHER GOODS COLLAR AND CUFF BOX PHOTO FRAMES. CIGAR AND CIGARETTE € JEWEL 0. WRITING CASES. DESK Pan MANICURE AND ALUMINUM NOVE OILET CASES. iES. ®*This presents a rare oppor- tunity for men and ladies to buy themselves a present such as they really want. BECKER’S, Fine Harness, Trunks, &c., 1328 F St., Near Ebbitt. ‘Phone 1336. ($$606946640455-066 644600060560) SASS DEER ST ESSER > 8 Lansburgh & Bro. % yl — ‘ 3! Prior ay Sa + Te Steck Taking == This time of 24 the year we al- 34 ways start in {7 reducing the ei price of Ladies’ af and Misses’ 34 Cleaks. The 3 4 warm weather }{ | has retarded 34 { the sale of these 5} 4 garments this season very ma- /1 { terially, and in consequence you ++ have a much larger stock to sé- lect from. You know we are very careful about every detail } about all Cloaks that are in our 1 establishment—hence the cer- { tainty of securing a bargain at 4 ‘ whatever price you buy. { 20% Reduction { On all Black Jackets and Capes. 20% "Reduction > oo44i SO OF TN ORR Bw I veh Nas Se Aaa Airy iA aA a aii Aa Mv cy NM aro On all Fur Capes and Collar- ettes. wy Ey NY TP yy wwe er wee On all Children’s Reefers and Gretchens, b4 t 4 j 4 4 * ei 4 4 4 t 3} 4 fa yA aise wi On all Ladies’ Fancy Colored Garments. Not satisfied with these reductions we of- fer you more. Our $10.00 Figured Ss} Sie Sktsnews. oon Our $12.50 Figured " Satin Skirts now...... 37:98 iS} If this does not se- 1 cure your immediate > recognition, what will? } A sale of such importance certainly deserves to fill our >} large Cloak Salons with eager buyers. 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Grand op- Pertunity for those who did not receive neckwear for gifts tc in a supply at little cost. Let us show you this lim P.T. Hall, 908 F St. Begin The New Year ny a “SYRACUSE"—the with a reputation and a record. No wheel ts so strong, so light, so grace- So easy running. EFA "O68 Wheels at COST PRICE, EF Second-hand Wheels, $10 up. Enterprise Cycle Co., SI# 14tU st. Jno. Woerrer, Jr, Mgr. onlering deB1-14d You'll Regret It Dress Suit. It's you see how muc pllars more for years—fit fai nt satisfaction in every resper Owen, Tailor, 423 Tith St. 4 ka — BOOTH’S POCKET Waclington office, Room 56, Washi ‘Trist bide. cor. 9th aad F sis. Optical Specialists. If your eyes are not alike we ad- Just lenses to suit each eye. We guar- cay, finest io old-fitted tmouatings,$1.25. A-KAHN F ow. INHALER. fon Loan and 8. THOMP- __ SON. 703 i5tn ot. oy api2-w.t&m-ly J.Jay Gould DANCE FAVORS, MASKS, SCRAP PICTURES, &C. deZi-Im* < Lining. Felis, Ft CE. aX. rong . Felts, Fine a . Asbestos, Paints, Broan," Lime, Cease’ (a ane thee: Material. sel LS CHURCH. ‘The crowning social event of the holidays was the faney dress ball held Tuesday evening at Odd Fel- lows’ Hall The committee In charge was composed of Messrs. William Stranahan, E. F. Rorebeck and Philip B. Nourse. The hall was tastefully deco- rated with evergreens. Excellent muste was fur- nished by an orchestra from Wa:hington of three pleces—a harp and two violins. Mrs. G. Rt. Phil- sips and Mrs. J. 1B. Gould were chaperons for the occasion, Mrs. Phillips was attired in a handsome brocaded queen stik gown. represented a shepherdess. were served during Mrs. Gould charmingiy Dainty refreshments intermissi ‘The following the guests p “Miss Cag Miss mbia:"* Miss Jenni iss Claudie Curtis, ry pea: Mrs. Rudoiph Miss Esse Bartle, » UNight:"" Miss wsephine Glasscock ” Mr. Rudolph Bar- nahan, ““Mext- ‘ourtier of 16th Brunn Century 2 Mr. Thomas Row of Glen Car Mr. M. Johnson of Glen Carly P. B. Nourse, “Court Jester 3 det; ranahan, jr. son of Mr. and Mrs, Wiillam Stranahan, Rudoiph Bartle, third, and Miss Marie Bartle, son’ and daughter of Mr.’ and Mrs. Radoiph Bartle, jr., were prettily dressed in fancy costumes. The “hoys wore full dress uniforms, helmets, swords, Knapsacks and entire accouter. Beuts and caused considerable amusement. Miss 3 Little rie was daintily attired as a “Lassie of the ntury."" Amoug the other guests present were Misses “Alice and Lena Freeman, Miss Aurle il Mr. George Payne of Vienna; Miss Heffner, Miss Catharine Clarke, Messrs. Hunt and William English of Washtugton: iss Louise Morell, Mr. A. L. Morell of Glen *. E. Andrews of Yale College, Miss ith . Merrifield, Miss Bertha Capner, Miss Suste Messrs. ‘Geo. T. Mankin, Geo. C. Bireh, Willis Dixon, Wil Melville, Dr’ J.B.” Gould: ‘There were also a uumber of visitors present, in. ing Miss Best of Brucetown, Va.: Miss Matti Rice of Exeter, N. H.; Miss Belle C. Merrifield, Miss Mary Crossman, Miss May Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Bartle, A. C. Rorebeck, R. "J. Yates, Mrs, JS. Oden, Miss Nellie Green, Br. and’ Mrs. T. M, Talbott, Mr. G. A. L. Merrifield. B. Bi ‘al Miss Mary Barry, daughter of Licut. E. entertained a number of her friends at a Ja tea from 3 to S on Monday. Mrs. T. M and Miss Edith Merrifield assisted Misa Barry in recelving the guests, while Miss Margaret Nourse 1 Miss Marcia Swormstedt presided over the tea ‘The souverirs consisted of little J: ‘Those In attendance were Mr. and Mrs, Win. » Misses Sue N. Riddle, Fannie : rxburst, Edna Bales,’ Lenora Wright, 'y, Elolxe Kaiser, Anita Phillips, Hattie Messrs. KOM. ‘Talbott, Philip " Nourse, Bronson Buxton, E. F. Rorebeck, Wirt Kinsley, Harry Buaton, W. R. Eastman, Aibert Mayers, P. H. Eastman. On Christmas day there was a very enjoyable * the home of family gathering at ‘Maple Shade A. Febrey. ‘The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. and fauily, Mr. and Mrs. W. Febrey . Mrs. N. F. Hughes and family, Rev. Mrs. W. S. Tucker aml daughter i. Gordon of Fairfax Cow House. > e ‘Tindall, iss Edna Bailey, Mr. Clyde Moore ami Mr. Henry Builey are the guests of Mrs. Kate B. Wright of East Falls Chare’ Mrs. F. Ker.oot of Clarke county, Va., and Chapin of Washington have been spend- lnys at the Eagle House. H. Nowlan and daughter. Miss Maud, ed from a visit to Clifton, Va. ‘s tof young people went on’a straw ride Langley Monday night and were handsomely en- tertained by Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Shafer at thelr bome near thet ve. The evening was pleasantly nt in cames and other amusements, the prin- elpal game being “Pillow Dex,” in which’ the respective sides were led by Mr.Guy Luttrell ou the one part and Prof. W. A. Murriil on the other, the side led by Mr. Latireli being the winner. | An- other game called “Criticism” caused corsider- able amusement. A uice supper was served by the hostess. ‘Those nt were Misses Addie M. Spofford, Susie Crossman, Edna and Pearl Lut- trell, Mabel Kerr, Mollie Newlon, Messrs. Prof. A. Murr, G.°A. Luttrell, @. €. Birch, E. M. Prof. and Mrs. It. J. Yates hare as thelr guests Mrs. A. 1. Yates of Gu , Mr. and Mes. C. R. Yates of Alexandria is Loulee G. Yates MeGhaysville, V = Miss Belle C. Merrifield will entertain the Pair- evening in heuer of Miss Mt: Prances Mics er Boe evening, in honor Frances Rice.of Bos- ton, Mass, who ts ber guest. : Pn eegeeeee Fire in the jewelry store of Theodore, B, Starr, in 5th avenue, New York, Wednes- day, caused damage to the building and stock to the amount of $30,000, 5 ry. wee bott Miss & V. THE BIG CYCLE RACE Closing Days of the Convention Hall Contest. WORK 1S TELLING ON THE RIDERS Fina's for the Presidegt’s Cup in the Local Golf Club Tourney. ——— CURRENT SPORTING NOTES Seas ieee ‘The closing days of the big cycle race in Convention Hall have commenced, and the struggle is narrowing down. The men are reserving themselves for the wind-up, ex- actly as they reserve their strength for the close of each day's races. If any changes occur, it wil! be either tonight or tomor- row. While the holding of @od positions in the opening of the race is a bolster for the closing part, yet every rider will have to ride, and ride hard, to maintain -his posi- tion. ~ After holding their own for four days, it would be a serious blow to Waller and Maddox if they. lost their positions, yet that is just what a good many are looking for. In spite of the good care and attention bestowed on the men by their trainers, the ride is telling more plainly on them than ever before. Though fresh and lively when starting, the riders manage to keep in this condition for most of the afternoon, but afterward their strength apparently wanes. The energy of the riders has not departed, however, and there is not one in the race who cannot make a magnificent spurt when cecasion demands. Charley Ashinger ap- pears to be the best man in the lot at pres- ent, so far as freshness is concerned, aid he rode in great style yesterday on more than one occasion. He has worked off about all of the superfluous flesh which he accumulated since the Madison Square Garden cace, and, as he expressed it, he bas just gained his old riding form. ‘His riding yesterday bore out this statement, and he was with the bunch on all sprints, finishing the evening in perhaps better con- dition than any of the other riders. He is content with holding a place in the line, and rarely, if ever, sets the pace. The “terrible Swede” did some heavy rid- ing last evening just before the close, and this extra exertion had a visible effect upon him when the ride closed. He was much weaker than at the close of any other day. He fs still a favorite with the audience, his frank, open face commanding attention, and there were frequent cries for him to sprint and leave the bunch. Forster appears to be riding better than ever, and his trainer, Mr. Gross, predict: for him a better place than sixth man in the wind up. The ‘flying Dutchman” main- tained bis usual speed yesterday, and when | pacing was put in, he was perhaps the only man In the bunch who endeavored to urge the pacemaker to go at a more rapid gait. Harry Maddox is evidently feeling the strain of the ride more than he looks, and he made a big protest against the speed of Bald and Fred Sims, who started in helping the contestants in the afternoon. The pace was too hot for him, and he objected. Chapple’s Withdrawal. The English aggregation in the ride has dwindled down to one man. Marks, Chap- ple and Hunter were put in by their man- ager, Ed Plummer. The first named drop- ped out the first day, after covering twen- ty-six miles, but the last still holds on. As stated in The Star yesterday, Chapple dropped out, when, by the revised score, he had 433 miles 11 laps to his credit, he claiming two more laps than the referee would allow him. The general impression seemed to be that-the pace set by the rid- ers was too hot for him, and that he could not stand the strain, but this is most likely a mistake, as the plucky Englishman was in fully as good condition as any. of. the other riders, while his record shows him to be a splendid endurance rider. Had he not sustained a fall the first day he would have held a much better position in the schedule. There were only a few laps gained yes- terday. Within a few minutes after cpen- ing of the race Lawson was forced 10 change his wheel, owing to a part coming loose. The other riders, especially the leaders, appear to be afraid of tne Swede, and they spurted while he was not riding, gaining six laps. The Swede for the first time was mad, and made an uscombli- mentary remark as he rode up to caich the buneh to keep from losing a seventh lap. Little Hunter fell from his wieel last even- ing while making the fourth turn and lest four laps before he could remount. He suffered several bruises and one or two small cuts, but still he kept on. At the great spurt Just before the close he was unable to keep up, and lost another lap. These were the only gains made during the day. B The pacing of the’ day was not as warm as on the previous day, though the dis- tance covered was better on an average than fer any other day of the ride. The leaders rode only one lap less than on the opening day, while the other men broke their previous riding records for the eight hours. Sims Becomes a Professional. One of the features of the evening was the appearance of Fred Sims, the local rider, with Eddie Bald, both pacing the riders. The appearance of Sims on the track and making pace changed his ama- teur status, and he will hereafter have to ride as a professional. He was greeted with great applause as he rode around, and, despite his enforced idleness from riding, he made a fine showing. Albert made pace in the evening for some time, and he gave way to Chavple, who carried the contestants around at a good, steady speed. Sponges have now appeared on the track, and the riders manage to cool themselves by wiping their heads and faces with the moist sponge, which has been wet in luke- warm water. This revives the spirits, and makes the riders feel fresh for a time. The consumption of food is increasing, and the little tin cans are handed around more frequently than ever. Most of the food is given in a liquid state, and the rider swal- lows it while riding around the areaa. One noticeable thing of the wind-up for the day is the using of these food cans, each rider endeavoring to get as much strength as possible for the closing work. The rectifying of the score proved to be a harder task than was imagined, and the riders did not relish the change, especially the leaders. The scorers themselves on the first day were not thoroughly acquainted with their work, and made several mis- takes. This had to be changed, and the work of the referee was not entirely relish- ed by the riders. It appeared as though the leaders had been scored more than they rode, while the rear men suffered from re- ceiving less than they were entitled to. Exhibition Rides. Teddy Hale rode a mile in 257, being faster time than he has made in any pre- vious mile during the week. Fred. Schade, the local rider, went against the quarter-mile record of 34 seconds, but could come ro nearer than one second above the time, losing much in making the turns. Eddie Bald went again for the three-quarter-mile record, paced by Fred. Sims, and succeeded in bringing his time to 141, or just fcur seconds below his unpaced record of the previous night. Tom Linton made a wonderful ride tor ten miles, covering the distance in 24.36, or two minutes and eight seccnds below his best time meGe on the same track. Fred. Sims rode against the quarter-mile record, and succeeded in making it in 32 2-3 seconds. Last Night’s Score. ‘The score at the close of last evening, marking the thirty-second hour, was as follows: Tet day. 20 day. 3d day. 4th day. score, 44T- 143- By 145-7 583-0 MTT M435 1466 «(145-7 = 582-11 M6O 1435 1465 145-7 582-4 1448 144-0 1463 145-1 581-2 W447 148-5 1466 «(145-1 580-9 143-7 «142-6 «146-6 §=:145-T 579-5 score by days and the reviséd score will show the work of the referee. * ‘ The main attraction this ev. g the attempt of Tom Linton to hour record on an indoor track, a of over twenty-three miles. His an outdoor track is.over thirty will be his distance record miles, he on) holding the world’s record for the time. He will be paced in the attempt by the other members of Plummer’s string. _Eddie Bald, ced by Sims, will make an attempt at his jour record. oe cook's STATEMENT. Yale, He Says, is Willing to Row Harvard Any Time, After June 27. Robert J. Cook, the Yale oarsman and coach, has made a st ta.the Asso- ciated Press relative tdjthe troversy be- tween the athletic of Harvard and Yale universitfes, reference to the allegat dispatch from Cambi nesday's Star, to the effect that during a visit to Cambridge Mr.:Cookthad sought to dictate a date for the Yale-Harvard boat race’ frhpossible to Harvard. Mr. Cook said: “The statement with reference to the status negotiated between Yale and Har- vard concerning the boat race, as sent out by the Associated Press from’ New Haven sOme three days ago, was correct in its details. The report coming from Cam- bridge yesterday that Yale has made the preposterous demand thet the Harvard- Yale boat race should be held on a date decided upon by the Yale authorities, and that this was announced by me to be the day after the Cornell race, is incorrect: nor was it asserted that Yale should insist upon rowing at New London. On the con- trary, Yale waived her preference for row- ing-at*New London, “and 1s willing to row at Poughkeepsie. eos : “The real obstacle in the way of an ar- rangement for the boat race is the demand ,of Harvard that Yale shall row on or ke- fore June 15. The Yale faculty will not permit the crew to leave New Haven for their. training quarters until after the close of the term and examinations, which will not be earlier than June 12. Har- vard is engaged to meet Cornell some time between the 20th and 30th of June, and the Harvard managers.hav¢ said that there should be an interval of at least two weeks between a race with Cornell and one with Yale. In view of this condition confront- ing the Yale crew, Yale is willing to row Harvard anywhere or at any date con- venient to them after June 27. ‘Since the last meeting between Mr. Camp. who is authorized to act for Yale, and Dr. Brooks of Harvard, there has been practically no change in the situation. WON BY McMILLAN. Trials for the President's Cup Played on Local Links. The finals for the President's cup pre- sented by Mr. May in the tourney of the Washington Golf Club were played yester- day and was won by Mr. McMillan by the score of 3 up and 2 to play. Mr. Lockett was his opponent, and he put up a good game. There was a larger crowd of spec- tators present than at any previous day. The handsome trophy cup won by the win- ner will remain in his possession for a year at least, if not longer. The playing for the club medal began yesterday. Dr. Jenkins made the best showing, with a score of 90 gross or 80 net. Horace Wylie made the second best show- ing. No games will be played today, but tomorrow the foursome matches will be started, followed by the consolation matches. Messrs. Hellen, May, Jenkins, McMillan, sr., Boardman, Prescott, Dunn, Wylie, McVicker and Mitchell will enter in the latter race. yk Rogera May Manage. Louisville. ‘Phe selection of a manager for the Louis- ville ball club for the coming season will be made within the next two days, and un- less all signs fail Jimmy Rogers, the first baseman, will be the man. While President Stucky was in New York Rogers came down from his home in Bridgeport, Conn., to discuss the matter with Aim. President Stucky offered him the pogition of man- ager, but Rogers declined to listen to any talk on the subject. Later, after President Stucky had talked furtHer With him, it is said that he became more tractable, and that he consented to take the place: The change would have been made then, but one of the directors hell out, and the whole matter was postponed. It !s a fact tha? all the directors are in favor of @ playing man- ager, and this makes Rogers’ chances all the better. 2 Intercollegiate Gpif Association, Delegates froma five colleges—Columbia, Yale, Harvard, Prineeton and University of Pennsylvania—assembled in New York yesterday to form an intercollegiate golf association. The delegates were: Harvard, W. Hayard Cutting, jr., and Jos. H. Cho- ate, jr.; Yale, Roderick Terry, jr., and Amos Pinchol; Columbia, L. M.. Lawson and Stuyvesant Morris; Princeton, Louis P. Bayard, jr., and W. D. Vanderpool; Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, J. D. Wilson, jr., and Thos. J. Orbison. It was voted to recommend to the differ- ent colleges the adoption of a constitution providing for the appointment of an execu- tive committee to arrange for annual inter- collegiate championship matches, open to all colleges. A rough draft of a constitution was made and will be submitted to the Golf Clubs of the respective colleges for adoption. een Cause of ‘Defective Steel Plates. The special board which examined the defective steel plates at Newport News used in battle ships has submitted its re- port. It finds, in substanee, that the cause of the defects was the too high carboniza- tion of the steel and failure to roll the plates transversely. The steel, however, is said to be superior to the best commercial steel and to that used in any foreign navy. ‘Therefore, the Navy Department has directed the constructor at Newpcrt News to use such of the plates on hand as he finds suitable and has provided for a better inspection at the mills. o—_____ Germany's Industrial Trade. Not so much to praise as to watn. is the explanation given by United States Consul Monaghan at Chemnitz for the frequent reports that are sent ints the Stale De- partment to illustrate Germany’s maynifi- cent growth as an industrial state. And then he gives some surprising comparative figures to show that already Germary stands second only to England. and much exceeds the United States, in the value of her exports and imporis. For 1895 these aggregated, for England, $3,125,820,CU0, for Germany, 26,720,000; for the United States, $1 000, and Irance, $1.366,- 167,000. Germany has also gone ahead of France in ocean tonnage, and. Hamoure, her great seaport, is surpassed only by London, and she has*the largest single steamship company in the world. All this is the work of Httle’ more than twenty years, and it grew out of almost rothing. Now the Germans demand a powerful ravy to protect this magnificent merchant mar- ine and prevent its destruction, 28 hap- pened to Spain and Holland. ~ —_——__+e. = Bicodhounds ‘Trac! Murderers, Mrs. George Pace, ageg,about sixty years, was shot and mortally womnded at her heme near Bedford, Indy Wédnesday.. She the first shot was eitting at a window, whdt was fired. Frightened, ahe when the second shot,atrugk her in the back. She was thought@o have some mon- ey, and it is supposed sobbefy was the mo- tive... Bloodhounds are on: the trail of the murderers, and if the guilty parties are ceptured it is likely they, will be lynched. - ; LinpEk, ”” at ‘The people of Linden ard Havifis a visitation of tramps nowadays to such an ¢xte@t that there is serious talk of employing thm; pick stone off the adjacent. farms and plagg them on the public Teede, bei 5 ‘The commencement: exercises of Mrs. Capt. Gar- rett’s select school took place last week to the cutire satisfaction of herself and the patents of her scholars. A regular was carried out, consisting of recitations and’ music. ‘The, Lailies’ Village Improvement, Sovlety has had the piking on Mont ery street nearly com- pleted as far as the rat station, . be hee eae) leted,. ie Seo cantina CRO evening ot 7:80, and Mr. Mr, BE aS Bowness beh " M with ‘man, and ‘fegretted :by:the'-whole ‘The board’ of comi to} determine the location for a “har- bor for Los Angeles has conch its pub- ANACOSTIA, Watch-night services were held last night in all the Protestant churches In Anacostia. In the Pres- byterian they were conducted by Rev. Mr. North; in the Baptist, by Rev. H. T. Stevenson; in the Eptscopalian, by Rev. Mr. Davenport, and in the Methodist, by Rev. Mr. McLaren. At each a large audience was present. ‘The members of Electa Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will have a reception this evening at the Masonic ‘Hall. ————— TAKOMA PARK. ‘The regular meeting of the euchre club occurred Wednesday night at the residence of Capt. T. 3 Lay, in Takoma Heights. First prizes were wou by Senator Roach and Mrs. Laub, and Mr. Roach ant Mies Roach won the booby prizes. Refresi- ments were served, and a special car of the Bright- wood Electric rallway was chartered for those who went to the city. Among the members of the club at the meeting were Senator Roach, the Misses Roach, Mr. and Mrs. Roach, Miss Hance, Dr. Jones, My. and Mrs. Laub, Capt. and Mrs. Lay and Miss Katte Lay. Miss Louise Tucker of Georgetown gave a party Wednesday, evening In honor of her guest, Miss Blanche Lay of Takoma, They went to Convention Hall, and after witnessing the bicrele racing were entertained at the residence of Miss Tucker. Dane- ing was participated in, after which supper was served. Mfiss Josephine Glascott of Linden and Miss Ma- mie Barry of Falls Chureh are guests of Miss Ma. sia Swormstedt. The “Christmas Tree” cntertalnmnent at the Pres- byterign Sunday school Tuesday suecessfal. ent, and the were delighted with the fine entertainment rendered by the little ones. ‘A meeting of the town couneil will occur Monday night. it is regretted by the citizens of the Park that Mr. Alley Lay expects to leave them Monday. A largely attended hop was given at Takoma Hall Wednesday night by the following young men of Washington and vicinity: Swormstedt, Henson and Berry ¢ Enoch Ray, John Norris, Robert WV and Henry Clayton and Thomas So those present were Mr. and Mrs. Daisy Clark, Mv. Fow! and Miss Dri Mr. tt, Mr. -E. N. Jackson, Miss Srke: Misses Cady, Miss Cross, Mr.°M. C. and the Misses Mannakee, Misses Car Schnebel, Mr. W. L. Farnham, Mr. ton, Miss Delaplaine, Mr. S. “Clark, Miss Lay, Mr. Bowen, Miss Ella Ramsey Annfe Watkins, Dr. Brown, Mr. Mr. Darby, Miss Swormstedt Mamie Barry. Mr. and Mrs. W Sarah Waters, Miss Mngruder, Mrs. Page, Miss Pearl Page, Nr. and Miss Mr. Alfred ters, Mr. indom, Mi Waters and Mr. T. Albert Lay ——— ROCKVILLE. night was vers Each child was presented with a_pres- spectators and parents of the scholars Messrs. “McKenzic, rk, Charles and ters, rville. hompsou, Miss Mr. I. Wesley Ray, Mr. the Misses Browa, Miss Schneider, the ell. Mr. Clarence Fred. Windom, a Blackburn, Mr. Will Mr. Pailip Findall, Miss F. 1 O'Connell, Miss Glascott, Miss Giddings, Miss Miss McAllister, Pre Page, Mr. Mr. Robert! Wa- Ray, Mr. Walter SUBURBAN NEWS | The week of prayer will be observed in Rockville by the Presbyterian, Baptist aml Disciples church 23 uniting, with the following program: Sunday, January 3, at 7:30 p.m., Disciples’ Church —Sermon by Rev. L. R. Milbourne. Monday, January 4, Baptist Church—Humiliation and thanksgiving, conducted by Rev. R, 8. MeNuir, Addresses by William Dobson and John Horner. Tuesday, January 5, Presbyterian Charch—The chureh universal, conducted by Rev. C. Shelbourne, Addresses by Rev. 8. R. White and Frank Horner. Wednesday, January 6—Di Chureh—Natioas and their rulers, conducted by Rev. L. R. Mil- bourne. Address by D, H. Boule and a paper by Mrs, Dora Higgins. Thursday, January 7, Baptist missions, conducted by Rey. C. Shelbourne. dresses by James F. Allen and Joseph Reading. Friday, January 8 Presbyterian Church missions, conducted by Rev. White. dresses by Frank Higgins and William Hassinger. Saturday, January 9, Disciples’ Church—Fauilies and schools, conducted’ by Rev. R. TL. McNair, Ad- dresses by Rey. C. Shelbourne and a paper by Miss Lucy Garrett. ti Sunday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m., Baptist Church ermon by Rev. K.'L. MeNair. 7 ‘The orphans” court transacted the following ines the past week: The last will and testam of Civilla Mottan was admitted to probate and re ord aml letters testamentary were granted to Ed- ward L. Hine, the executor named in sald will; bond, $500. Edward C. Peter, executor of Mary M Multinger, deceased, passed first and final account! Coronelius E. Moxley, executor of George Moxley, deceased, filed lst ‘of sales of said deceased. Catharine E. Hershey, admiuistrairix of Lydia Hershey, filed inventory of the real estate of the suid deceased; also inventory of the personal prop- erty, and received order of sale of the personal property. The court ratified and confirmed tie audit made in the persoual estate of Obediah S. Layton, deceased. A delightful Chetstm: Church—Forelgn Ad- 1S ert ctainment was held at the Presbyterian Chur wsday night last. Pres- ents and refreshments we" served to the children. Fine music was rendered by the cholr, composed of | Messrs. Joseph Reading, Rt. C. Warfield, W. + Dobson and B.C. Prettyman.” An interest dress was made by the pastor, Rev. R. L. MeN :. At a mecting of Cromelin Lodge . Iuights of Pythias, at Great Falls, Saturday last, the fol- lowing officers were elected and installed: Frank D. Gibbs, C.C.; Charles Tingstram, V.C.; Frank Pennyfill, ‘prelate: Samuel T. Fisher, M. of W.; J. E, Bissett, K. of R. and S.; J. W. Bissett, M. of Jobu W. Carroll, M. of E.; Charles H.” Gibbs, M. of A.; Levi Hill, janitor: ‘John W. Kelchner, trustee: James M. "Harrison, representative to Grand Lodge. The Baptist Sunday school gave an excellent 1 tertainment at the church Wednesday night. The tree was large and tastefully decorated. A star of evergrcen bearing the name Jesus appeared on the wall which was greatly admired. Tae audi- ence was very large, and nearly all the school was present. The thirty-four little ebildren of the primary department, sitting in a group in the front of the church, was a pleasing spectacle. Miss Bessic Jones was organist, ©. W. Prettyman led the singing, assisted by Miss Kingdon, “Mrs. L. IR. Green, Mr. Wm. A. Dodson, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. W. ©. Fowler and’ Mr. Chas. Anhalt. The superintendent, W. E. Penn, presided. Elder 8. R. White led’ in prayer. ciation’ by Beclah Sage, George Braddock and Rena Braddock were given. ‘The pastor made an address. Roger impersonated Santa Claus and distributed candies and premiums to the school. ‘The exerc: were brief and pleasing to all. With this entertab ment the Baptist Sunday school closes a year of ¥ery successfal work. “Premiums for attendance were given to Willie Bean, George Davis, Beula Mullican, Bessie Sage, Eugene ¥ Mabel Shaw, Vaudia Braddect Richard Bean, Cooke Robertson, Beulah Saze, € ford Robertson, Eugene Harris, George Braddock, Rena Braddock, Bertie Moulden, Mabel Haney. ‘The teachers and pastor were remembered by the school. es see LAUREL. == . Miss Mary Kennedy of Charlestown, W. Va., is the guest Gf Mrs. Crane. Mr. Robert Leonard of New York bas been the guest of the Misses Snowden during the holidays. Mrs. Banks of New York has beca visiting her son, Mr. Milton T. Banks, here. Mr. J, D. Cronmiller is In Towson, Baltimore county, Md., the guest of Mr. Jenifer. Miss Maddie Gorman has been the guest of the Mieses Gray during the fore ‘part of the week. ‘The Mixees Julia and Edith English are visiting their sister, Mrs, William E. Gilbert. ‘Mrs. Valk and daughters, Misses Bessie and | Catonsville, Mamie, of Washington, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam E. Valk recently. Mr. Henry Basch ‘and Mr. Frank Cushing were the guests of Laurel friends recently. Miss Mamie Livingston of Washington has been the guest of her brothers, Messrs. LeRoy and Geo. Ltvingston, during the week. Miss Eleanor Shaffer is visiting Miss Rose Grom- well at Arlington, Baltimore county. Dr. T. Watts Byerly has been in Hanover, Pa., the guest of friends. Mrs. Belle Young has been spending the hol aie her daughter, Mrs. Lee W. Freund of Catons- ville. z Mr. Marbury Harrison, who spent the year past in Laurel, ts bow located in Chatlestown, W. Va. Mr. Waters Brehme of New York 1s spending the holidays with his mother, Mrs. Mary Brehine. Mr. Al. Sefton of Washington spent Christmxs with his sister, Mrs. Chas, W. Darr. Frank Little, who fs located at Chatta- nooga, Tenn., spent (be holidays with bis family here. Mr, and Mrs. Con Von Voight have closed their ‘country home, “Pheasant Farm,” tn Howard, and have left for a visit to relatives In Sandusky, Ohio. It is probuble that oa their return they will locate in Washington. ‘The Laurel Euchre Club met Tu evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Gilbert. ‘There was an exceedingly large xttendance of members and guests. There were ten tobtes at which the players were seated. Miss Mitylene English captured the first lady’s prise and Mixs Mamie Livingston the second, Mrs. Coates taking the booby prize. Dr. W. F. ‘Taylor won the first gentleman's prize, Mr. Wm. Henry Harrison the second, and Mr. John E. Fenwick the booby. prize. A’ delightful collation and dancing followed tie mes. _ Among the many present were Mr. and Kiem Georze Livingston, Mr and Mew. LeRoy Liv- ingston, and Mrs. William E. Valk, Mr. and Mrs. John ‘Valk, Mr. and Airs. Jay C. Howell, Misses Lena Brehme, Myra Waters, Jean Crane, George and, Jennie Berry. Fora Clark, Alice Jobe, Mitylene, Julia and Edith English, Messrs. Carl Hardy, Hall Brehme, F.C, John E. Fenwick, ‘T. Billard, Wilton Snowden, E. 8. Morris and Richard Foote, Mrs a Boy? ave You If you have a boy here is your chance to buy him a new suit Or an Overcoat. At About Half Price. Beginning tomorrow (Saturday) we shall clear out every Boys’ Winter Suit and Overcoat at greatly reduced prices—aver- aging nearly one-half. Here are Boys’ Reefers Reduced. ‘The $3 Reefers are now $1.95. The $4 Reefers are meh a The $3 Reefers are now The $6 Kecfers are now $3.98 Your choice of any $7 Reefer $4 65 ° in stock—sizes 8 to 16 years, at the low price of... Boys’ Suits Reduced. The $7 Suits are now $4.98. $8 Suits are now $5.35. Overcoats Reduced. You may take your choice of Fine Cape Overcoats, in blue, black and brown cheviots and cussimeres, at exactly half price. a few items from the big stock Boys’ Leggins Reduced —in all shades, and either leather er cloth. The $2.50 ouslity for $1.65. ‘The Te. quality for 3c. Boys’ $6, $8& $1 Long Pants Suits, $3.75. A broken lot of Boys’ $6, $8 and $10 “Long Pants" Suits, in black and blue chevlots, fancy mixtures aml caossi- DOMME ies cc bei nap bd Parker, Bridget & Co., Clothing, 315 7th St. seseeetenetendeteaeteadeteedetecateedeteegetendeteaadeatedeatedeeedeeateeeateaaetea Hor, Irving Boernstein, Ira Cole. George Wilson hamonds, and_a chorus of sc Ruby Schwler, Wetton. The cantata ’ opened w chorus by the school “Ring, Ring the Bells, closed with “Good Night.” ‘The costuming wa: magnificent—the fairies in thelr gauze dresses, the elves In snow-like costumes, Zeno in a Mephisto garb and all the others in appropriate attire. The Work of all is worthy of commendation, but espe cially must be mentioned little Amelia Etz. conclusion of the cantata presents were distributed to all. Many of the ten 5 were remembered by their pupils, and Mr. and Mrs. J. pastor ‘and bis wife Others ow B. Loca. with a participated presented the some mahogany table. he program were Mag Larner and Viola Rhine. The chur-h. w: cally festooned with evergreens and Loll cefling nd rostrum were heavily Laden with fiuits’ from the Christmas wood nce was very lange, and Marty app s given to se whe took part. Much com tion is due e committee for the smoothness with which the cantata proceeded. The chairman was Mrs. J. B. Lord, jr., who was assisted by Mrs. Roa vest, Miss ‘Nettie Etz, Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Finney. and Mrs. Morgan and family will return from their farm in Prince George's county, nd occupy their former iouse on Lrovidence Mr. Alfred Hollidge, Mr. Harry Gode: Robbins and Mr. Harry “Hollidze ha: urned from # skort gunning expedition in Prince George's county, Maryland. Fast Sunday afternoon the attemlance at the Cab Union Sunday school of Brookland, D. Ss larger than ever before, The Sunday schoo was visited by the Rev. Dr. Parson of tive Chui of the Reformation of the city, who h Mressed the children. The singing is very’ good, and will be «ne of the main pleasures of the Sunday school. After the regular exercises the children. marched eround the room, and at one point received from the superintendent a box of candy. The smailest boy and tiniest girl were the recipieats of very handsome books from Dr. Parson. ‘The Christmas cantata, ‘The Capture of Santa Cleus,"” which was given at the Brookland M. E. Church Wednesday, made the second unique and tty entertainment of this character which has en place during the week. The church was a waded to the doors, and the work of the children Was excellent. The rostrum was enlarged for this occasion, and a temporary chimney arranged for Santa Claus and the elves to descend. ‘The charch gave a Christwwas appearance in its decorations. ‘The characters of the cantata were as follows: Santa Claus, Mr. B. E | Murray; Jack Frost, Ed mond Wolfe: snow man, Will Boyd; elves, Roy Wolfe, Carl Keller, Phil Warder, Harry Hoitidze, Willie Keller, Arthur Johnson, Charley Ausborn frost fairies,’ Mary and Louise Hollidge, Bunice Clarke, Hi ie Moore, Helen Gore, Louise Gore, Amanda Dethl, swith Bessie Olipbant as queen; sl ciildren who captured Santa Claus, Daisy ey le Hollidge, Adelaide Gleason, Ella nua8, Ruby Clarke, Mamle Werder and Olive ‘larke; children in the Christmas pic, Bessie Cot- terburg, L. Cottenburg, Alice Crause, Carrol Car- pirter, Alma Dable and Mildred Moore. ‘There were also recitations by Ralph Hospital, Waiter Jones, Rachael Johrston, Dolly Southall and M. Clarke. After the cantata candy and presents were distributed. ‘The pastor, Rev. W. H. Chapman, made some pleasant reinarks. The success of the evtertainment Is due chiefly to Mrs. Hospital, who had the matter in charge. Mrs. C. C. Groomes was the accompanist. Mr. Hoffer has gone to Baltimore om account of the death of tifs mother. The New Year eve dunce at the Brookland Hall last night proved an enjoyable success, and the young people rang out the old year and rang in the new year with music and duncing. Unique favors were given to the guests, and seasonable refs mets served. ‘Those presc 2 Chaperons, ae Mrs. Jullien, Mrs. Pelis: Misses Dessez, Addl Martha Pa, Mics Du Hamel, Messrs. O'Brien Levis Mrs. , Grace Lewls, Consuela Yznaga,’ Ciara Noyes Phil Jullien, Dessez, Rawlins, MeLeal, Paze, . De Hamel, Mr. Regan, Dr. J. Brooks, Mr.” Albert Dr. Bogan,” Mir. sinter, Mr. MeGuire, M ‘znaga. GAITHERSBURG. Rev. J. 8. Hutchinson, D. D., of Baltimore, the presiding elder, held the fourth quarterly confer’ ence at the M. E. Church South Saturday and Sunday. Independence Post, No. 67, Grand Army of the Republic, held its monthly meeting for December Saturday afternoon in its hall on Diamond ave- nue. Annual clection of officers occurred, with the following result: Past commander, Allan Rutli ford; senlor vice commander, John McDonald: junior vice commander, Edward C. De Landor: quartermaster, T. F. Sterick; adjutant, George V. Crouse; surgeon, George Baughman; chaplain, Jacob Hager; officer of the day, Benj. F. Peters; officer of tie guard, C. A. Stanley; senior major, Frederick C., Peck; quartermaster sergeant, J. 8. Curtis; guard, Jesse W. Brown. Messrs. Herckiah Weeks and B. 'F. Peters were chosen delegates to the department encampment. The post has de- cided upon holding meetings ‘once each month on the last Saturday afterwoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Richard Plummer, a prominent and aged citizen of Goshen, has been adjudged of unsonnd mind by a jury de lunatico inquirendo, summoned at Ellicott City, and placed in the institution at Baltimore county. At its last meeting the Epworth M. E. Sunday school bourd elected officers for 1897. They are Saperintendent, Jeme L. Burns; assistant super. irtendert, Philemon M. Smith; secretary, Miss Carrie Crawford; treasurer, David F. Virts; Hi- brarian, Maurice Crawford:' organist, Mrs. E. D. Kingsley. Messra. J. S. Crawford, P.M. Smith and _C. “W. Crawford, Mrs. Louise Burus, Mrs. D. F. Virts, Mrs. W. D. Beall and Miss Helen R. Crawford were continued as teachers in the dif- ferent departments. Montgomery Chapel M. P. Church was the scene of a pretty wedding Christmas ight. Mr. Towny H. Hyatt and Miss Aunie B. Mosles, daughter of Mr. Robert B. Moxley, were the contracting par- ties. Rev. A. D. Dick performed the ceremony. Browningsville Cornet Band was in attendance and fave the couple a serenade. At the home of the bride’s mother, near rks- Virg, Wednesday cvening a quiet home marriage was solemnized. Mr. James W. Woodfield. 2 prom: fnent farmer of that place, and Miss Laura V. Green were united in matrh by the Rev. W. H. Saunders of the M. E. South. " The bridal party entered the to the strains of he wedding march play. Miss Avie Purdum. reception ensued, at which a large mumber of intimate friends were present ne invitation. rh ‘The cemmony that united Mr. Samuel H.W Browning of Ljamsville and Miss Rosa B. Purdum, daughter of Mr. William Purdum, im wedlock at the Bethesda M. E. Church ‘Thursday evening was 1 brilliant affair. ‘The altar place had beeu taste ‘ully arranged with evergreens and flowers for the occasion, and the audience more than filled the spaciont auditorium. Rev. William Harris was the officiating ch man. Mr. and Ars, Carson Wa port News to visit relatives. Mra, A.V. Plummer was given a delightful su; ise ‘party at her home, No. 3 Chestnut street, Riturday ‘night. Among those adding to the sur: cess, of the event by thelr were: Misses Hattie and E.R. » Carrie, Zella and Ease Crawford, Carrie and Etta Fulks, Mrs. H. €. Moon, Messrs, Clarence and Harry Hoskinson, Oscar and Willie Fulks, Clarence Burns, Samoel Rohre: have gone to New- KENSINGTON, Miss Elma Ray is spending the holidays in Balti- | < | Sington town hall the langest audience ever gath- | | | Mr. Will | The meeting and the repet! ‘The “ was closed by the singing of 4 om of the Lord's praser | 3 lets will meet Wednesday after- , of the president, Miss Flora W. 5 Mrs. Dr. Bruce ‘Thomas and Miss Florence Thomas at visiting in Fred " gig cee gore ra Thomas of California are ir. and Mrs. E. €. Fowler. Vv. ¢ jaithersbarg has s With her sister, Mrs. F , been ing a few Faweett ~ Mr. Arthur Baxter of Baltimore has been spend ing several days with Mr. and Mrs, W. W. Eld- Christmas gift entertainment Paul's M. E. ot Sunday sche l, packed Into the Ken- the St ered there. A finely rendered cornet sole, by Mt nilve, ina Miss Alice Chand A nerles of comte ones followgd. Mr hing story of “Tmissloa ws for th rend a life tn London, Wustrated with views by Mr. G. Murray, and interspersed by several solos by Mrs. Dr. Winter of Waxhington, panied on the pinno by Miss Fannie Heese: S Preduction of numerous allegorical paintings, rep ing the scenes of Christ's childhood, "were given, during which a number of on the screen and sung J. FP. Stoek, superintendent ¢ closed the evening with a distr iS fo the larger scholars aml sweets to lng of the Kensington Literary ostponel till January 11, when it will be of Miss Florence "The be obse March and drill: Townsend: “Happy New ¥ Annie Marshall 3" recitation, “Ji nd’ Wilson Townsend: Loraine matron * by the 3 recitation, Marshall, Hi send and Loraine Clément * school. ‘The afternoon ses candy pall, A family reunion was held at the Highlands, the home of Mrs. Alfred Ray, eon Christmas ‘day. About thirty were present. Misses Nannie and Molile Wheatley of George- town are spending the holidays with their grand- father, Mr. William H. Wi Mrs.’ Harry Chew of Washington has been spend- ing several ‘days with her parents, Mr. aud William Calhoun, —_—_— HYATTSVILLE. Mr. Frank O. Dufour, assistant engineer of the Tehigh Valley ratlroad, is spending a few days at his old home near Hyattsvilie. Mr. Thomas Brooke of Washington is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Brooke Hunter. Mr. Jchn Turner bas gone to Baltimore for a few days of vacation, Messrs. Alfred TH. and C. A. M. Wells, who have been on a visit to friends im Rockville, have returned. Mr. H. W. Dorsey has returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Jessups. ‘ The sheriff and his deputies are on the looksut for four boys who escaped from the House of t Sunday night. ‘Two of the boys States prisoners from Georgia, convicted bing & post office. At the tin thetr es we they wore the "stripes" of the instit h they Were incarcerated, Which fact le Is to believe that they are in hiding, heir clothing would have identitied t ef the House of Reformation and id_have followed. eeretary of State Dailain has received the ne Ports cf the assessors of the various counties, ‘Ie is estimated that under the new assessment there Will be an increase in this couuty of about Will make the assessable Lasis There will be an. tnere cts of Bladensburg, Spaldiags, Oxon Hill their of aNsens , Vane. ratts at decrease in Queen Anne pane Nottingham, Brandywine, Piscataway and qquasco. ‘The Hyattsville Progressive Buchre Club mart Tuesday ‘evening at the home of Dr. and. Mr Jorept R. Owens. Mrs, Robinson, Miss Marshati Lewin, Mr. J. H. Campbell and’ Dr. Josep Ik ie winners of the prizes, sant entertainment was given last the Presbyterian Churc The exe nts to the children, cutertainment was held last Memorial Church, under the A_ similar evening at Pinckney auspices of the Sau- day school of that congregation, > LANGDON. The children of the Methodist-Episcopal Sunday School, Rev. Mr. Chapman, pastor, bad thelr an- nual Christmas entertainment last evening. M: B. F. Edwards took the part of Santa Claus aud distributed a lange number of present, for whom they were intended. das eee A brivate hall was given Inst evening at the att per. some rexldents Tanedon Opera rf of the or A number of young people liv on the south side of the Anacustia’ rlvet who hed ‘ntatvea on 8 raw ride, geve Mr. aud Mrs. J. W. Suyder of envale, ‘near Langdon, a great surprise by eal ing upon them witheat previous notice Thenhas night They brought a targe supply of refresh ments with them, and made merry uvtil a late heur, Amorg those ‘mot were Mr. und Mrs. Marr, Mr. ond Mrs. King, Mr. and Mra. C. Stevens, » and “Mrs. J. R. Loor, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clarke, Mr. rnd Mrs. J. W. Suyder, Misses Mamie Loor, “Lula Marr, Girtie Barr, Miss Wood and Messrs. Heiry Whitcomb, Chas. Porter, Arthar Chas. Sherwood, Guy King, Doron King, Beu- ae 3c Ak auputerior af Langdon has ir. . Augusterfer returned Visit to Baltimore. " PLCS FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. ‘The people of the village and surrounding coun- ty turnsd out en masse at the Christmas tree celebration in the Southern Methodist Church Tuesday evening. The decorations showed a high degree of artistic taste and skill) and the excel- Jent manner tp which the program was rendered Lore testimony to the untiring energy of those by the pastor, Rev. ©. K. Millican; chorus, “Sor to the World,” by the school; responsive reading J. Sagar: addre by Rev, C. K. fara 8 Wik A ee SS ena to all the ‘exercises tion -slaging “God ‘Be Wit Alma ©. Sagar, a teacher in gyhools he ae Weaettapson, bs Ste Saint, oF er ther, i arcia, Wiley and Mr. Sidney Wiley of Relisnes ‘Academy are ome fee the bollaage,