Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1897, Page 12

12 ————————— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. “When Academy of Music. London Bleeps.” Bijou Theater.—“The Dear Irish Home. Columbia Theater.—“The Chili Widow. Grand Opera House.—“Brother for Broth- a Ice Palace, 5th and L streets.—Real ice skating and exhibitions by Miss Fannie Davidson, the champion lady skater of North America. Kernan's Lyceum TheaterRice and Barton's Big Gatety Compan: Lafayette Square Theater.—“S ew National Theater.Hoyt’s “A Milk EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. THE “STANDARD DICTIONARY"’— Is new in vse in every government depart- ment in Washington, and in the Spencer- fan Business College, Catholic Universit Gecrgetown College, Gonzaca College. I prefer it to the “Century.” J. J. Darlington, ex-school trustee. Cal] and see it. R. A. Dinsmcre, 621 7th st. n.w CITY AND DISTRICT. Norfolk and Will Filed. The will of the late Georgiana Davis w: filed yesterday afternoon. It is dated Oc- tober 22, 1890, and Lewis J. Davis, a son, is named as executor. To Anna J. Foster. a daughter, premises S15 12th street and $28,000 are bequeathed. To Mary M. Mauro, & granddaughter, $10,000; to Anna D. Copp, another granddaughter, $10,000, and $300 to a third granddaughter. To Philip and Louis J. Mauro, grandsons, $2,000 each. The family plate is given to Mrs. Foster, and the family portraits and papers and residue of the estate to Mr. Dav Sam aS Useful Information for Every One. The Evening Star Almanac is a practical handbook of useful, everyday information, of interest to every one, and is brim full storical, political, religious and educa- tional facts. cents a copy. For sale at the business office of The E' g Star and at all news stands. aes Mr. Tasker’s Saccessor. As was forecasted In The Star, the resigna- tion of Fred. E. Tasker as president of the Di Epworth League presented to the board of control at its regular monthly meeting in the Foundry M. E. Church las evening. Mr. Tasker gave his reaso! for relinquishing the offic as a press of busi- ness affairs, which prevented his devoting as much time to the consideration of league a matters as he thought the offi manded. The resignation was regretfully accepted. 3 Tasker’s resignation makes neces- gary a change of announced plans as to future meetings of the league. An installa- tion meeting, which had been arranged to take place Friday ev g at Grace M. EL Church, has been finitely postponed, and a special meeting of the board of con- trol has been called for next Wednesda: ing for the purpose of electing a suc r to Mr. Tasker. Four young men mentioned as well fitted for the office are O. Hine, George S. Gibson, F. T. and R. L. Middleton. ennie Watts of Grace Chapter was elected president of the Junior League. —— Watch for a town; Congress Heights.— Advertisement ee Where the Credit Belongs. he Editor of The Evening Star: the article “Organized Working- January too much credit was given Mr. Gompers for labor done largely our article states: . Gompers are attributable many * and the law making the first Morday in September a legal holiday, to en be known as Labor day. This latter law, sted by Congress, was sigred by ident Clev who presented Mr. rs with the pen with which the law To cover thi jusi such claims, at the time bill was passed, and to compel future to make mention of ; jans ef Labor and D. A. 66 these two bodi record by resolutio: The Federation said: “To assist in keep- t it is or- redit of the img a correct record of t dered by resol: on that e ‘tment be «i mittee of the Federation of Labor of the ‘tet of Columbia. D. A. 66 of the K. went a little further by adopting ¥ the n to the legislative com- of historical accu- it be entered on the records of the the enactment of the the initia- racy District Assembly that the Labor day national holiday law b Fifty-third Congress was due tive of Plasterers’ Assembly, 1644; and Excelsior Assembly, No. 267 Knights of Labor; to the indorsement of the Federa- tion of Labor of the District of Colum- bia to the management of Millard F-. CALLED A NEW _ PASTOR A Minister to Succeed Dr. Patch at Gunton Temple Memorial Church. Rev. Dr. Asa S. Fiske Chosen by the Committee—Formalities Yet to Be Attended To. It seems now as if, after an interim of, about eight months, the Gunton Tem- ple Memorial Presbyterian Church, corner of 14th and R streets northwest, is to have a new pastor. Early last spring Rev. Dr. Gecrge B. Patch, then pastor of the church, was stricken down with paralysis. Dr. Patch recovered from the shock and spent a number of months at various health resorts recuperating, but ne did not recover sufficiently to take up active work again. Accordingly, last September he re- signed, and his resignation was accepted by the congregation, they at the same time making him pastor emeritus. Since then the congregation have had a number of min- isters Freaching trial sermons. This mat- ter of choosing a minister has been in the hards of a committee of fifteen, which cominittee In turn appointed a subcom- mittee, consisting of Dr. W. S. Warman, Mr. George A. Prevost and Mr. George Brcwn, who have been in direct control of the matter. Ata recent meeting of the entire commit- tee it was decided to recommend to the congregation that the Rev. Asa S. Fiske, D. D., of Ithaca, N. Y., be called as pas- tor of the church. The rule in the Pres- byterian Church is that a committee shall select a pastor, but that the congregation shall have the entire control of whether ne shall be called or not. Thursday evening Hobbs, chairman of the legislative commit- tee of the Federation of Labor, and the assistance of Hon. James H. Kyle, senator from South Dakota.” So “that pen” justly belorgs to Mr. M. ¥. Hobbs of the District of Columbia. WILLIAM S. WAUDBY. 12-Inch Stock Boards $1 Per 100 Ft. Libbey & Co., 6th st. and New York ave.— Advertisement. Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. ‘T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. For Affray. In Brown's court southwest, on the after- Boon of December 23, Walter Davis, Fritz Willoughby, Raymond O'Leary and Chas. Willoughby engaged in an affray. Special Policeman Beacmont heard cries of “He's killing me,” and, hastening to the scene, found Davis down, with one of the others beating him. When Beaumont interfered, so he testified, the quartet assaulted him. In the Police Court yesterday afternoon the defendants denied the charge, declar- ing that they were engaged in a friendly wrestling match at’the tiime stated, and that they did not assault Beaumont. Judge Miller discharged O'Leary from custody, fined each of the Willoughbys 3 for assault and $2 for affray, and fined Da- vis $ for affray. ae For Dinners, Receptions & Weddings If you desire artistic floral decorations call on Mr. J. Louis Loose, 12th and F.—Advt. ———— The enlarged and elegant Turkish bath, 122) G st. n.w., reopened at 3 p.m. today— Advertisement. 4 Thanked the Firemen. Mr. J. L. Prosise, at whose house, on Park street, Mount Pleasant, fire did con- siderable damage last week, has written a letter to Foreman Sherman of chemical en- gine company’ No. 2, tendering his thanks for the prompt and efficient work done by them at the fire. Two hoxes of cigars ac- companied the letter. This is the fire about which the Mount Pleasant Citizens’ Asso- elation indulged in some uncomplimentary remarks about the fire department at {ts meeting Monday night. ———— Knights of Pyt Capital Lodge, No. 24, K. of P., nelé its regular meeting Tuesday evening, being largely attended by its members and visit- ing brothers. Grand Vice Commander R. 8. Crupper, deputy grand commander, as- by Past Chancellor Commander J. F. Skidmore, acting grand master-at-arms, and A. T. Medford, P. G. C., acting grand prelate, duly installed the following officers for the ensuing term: Master of the work sisted S. L. Gardner; chancellor commander, An- A. Rock! vice chancellor commander, J. Wm. Lucas: prelate, W. L. Phillips, sr.: keeper of records and seal, S. W. Maddux, sr.> master of finance, J. W. Carter; master of exchequer, Julius Viedt, jr.; master-at- arms, Albert E. Gorham; inner guard, J. H. Meyers. The deputy grand chancellor ap- pointed Post Chancellor Commander J. F. Skifimore to install the outer guard next meeting. The annual report of the officers of Capital Lodge shows it to be in finan- lal good standing and an increase of mem- bership. - ie res Natural Castile Soap, 24c. Bar— Regular price, 4c. This week only. Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, lith and F sts.—Advt. next, at 8:30 o'clock, the congregation will meet in their house of worship and pro- ceed to vote on the selection of the com- mittee. In most instances the choice of the committee is usually that of the con- gregation, and in this instance it is also expected to '2 so. In fact, the commit- tee has decided on no second name to pre- sent if Da Fiske is not called. When he is called the Washington city presbytery will then be brought tozether to make ar- rargements for his installation. It is un- derstood that if called Dr. Fiske will ac- cept, and that he will preach his first ser- men pastor of the Gunton Temple Me- morial Church on Sunday week. Next Sunday the ser both morning and evering, are to be conducted by the Rev. Jobn R. Paxton of New York city. Dr. Fiske has preached six times in the h, conducting the services last Sun- e received the degree of doctor of di- He has served four charges, name- First Church, San Francisco; St. Paul, Rochester. N. Y., and Ithaca, N. Y. ‘st Church of San Francisco is one t churches in that city. While Fiske was there ore of the members his congregation was Senator Perkins California, who renewed the acquaint- ance while Dr. Fiske was in Washington several Gays ago. His last charge, that of Ithaca, is about double the size of the Gunton Temple Church, but Dr. Fiske igned frem it last September because, so understood, they would not begin the tion of a new church. He is described as a brainy, active man, and he is well iknewn tn other than church circles, being @ member of the military order of the Loy- al Legion and of the Knights Templar. The Gunton Temple congregation is one of the most influential Presbyterian or- ganizations in the city, and possesses a handsome house of worship of stone on the heast corner of 14th and R streets, des the chapel just across the street. It was founded September 4, 1851, by Dr. Patch, and worshiped for some time in Just opposite the present location. Dr. Patch being successful in his work, the church was formally recognized by the presbytery in April, 1 In 1884 a chapel was erected on the present location. The present church, which was the gift of Mrs. Temple at a cost of $75,000, was erected in memory of her husband and of her father, Dr. Gunton, and was occupied first in 18M. Tt has a seating capacity of about S00, and is supported by an influen- tial congregation. it —-—___» AMUSEMENTS. Grand Opera Season.—Next week at the Lafayette Square Opera House there will be a brief season of grand opera, under the direction of Mr. Walter Damrosch. Besides his own German company Mr. Damrosch will have the aid of some of the best artists of the Grau Italian troupe, and, in fact, the season will commence next Thursday night with Gounod’s “Faust,” with Mme. Melba as Marguerite. This will be the only night that Melba will appear, and it will be the only night that will not be devoted to Wagner. The remaining operas announced are as fol- lo Friday, ‘Die Walkure;” Saturday matinee, ‘Tannhauser,” and Saturday night “Siegfried... Among the singers promised are Mmes. Moher-Ravenstein, Gadsky, Eibenschuetz, Powell, Vallmar: Messrs. Krauss, Mertens, Ernst, Ders- chuch, Kalisch and Fischer. The operas will be placed on the stage with the same attention to every detail that characterized the productions given under Mr. Dam- rosch’s direction last year, and the orches- tra will be the same superb organization over which he then wielded the baton. The sale of season tickets is now going on at the box office of the opera house, and the sale of single tickets will begin next Mon- day. Hanlon’s “Superba."—“Superba” was orig- inaily Intended to be a vantomime, in which the silent clown, with gestures and facial contortions, graphically describes his wants, and by dumb show performs many amusing feats, but “Superba” is a panto- mime no longer. Each year so much has been added to it In a scenic way that it has eventuated into a spectacle, and notwith- standing its former pristine loveliness, the entire summer has been given to recreating it in greater and more elaborate profusion than ever. All the old scenery has been discarded and new and more elaborate has replaced it. There are also clever charac- ter songs, the newest ballads, dialectic imi- tations, graceful, yet marvelous, acrobatic feats, and comic eccentricities of varied sorts. The whole is cemented together with a score or more of very pretty girls, beau- tifully formed and costumed in the latest end most novel manner. The ballets that these dancers give are exact reproductions from the latest successes of the London Alhambra and the New York Olympia, so that one has only to view “Superba” to see all that New York and European cities are talking about. The famous horse Hal- let, with ringmasters, jockeys and horses, complete the far-famed bull fight, with its sensational attributes, its sporting bull, its brave toreadors and all its other sensational aspects; the ballet of statutes and flags, where, with deft manipulation, each girl creates cdd and pretty effects by the cir- cling flag, and the pretty duck dance,where all the pretty human ducks importune the drake for special attention, command the most intense interest on the part of the auditor. “Superba” will be the attraction at the New National Theater next week, commencing Monday night, and will con- tinue each night, and have the usual Wed- nesday and Saturday matinees. Albert Chevalier.—Albert Chevalier’s Com- pany, that is announced for next week at the Columbia Theater, Is to the general public what the monthly $3 table d’hote is to the clerk on the small salary. He boards In a third-rate place, and twenty- nine days out of the month eats two-third rate meals, but on the thirtieth, in all the pride of a new scarf, of creased trousers and fashionable linen, journeys to the swell hotel, and, with the air of a nabob, orders the meal to sult his taste. It comes sel- dom, but when ft does come there is com- pensation for the long wait and for the weary succession of corn beef and cab- bage and badly mashed potatoes. The Al- bert Chevalier Company is strictly high- class vaudeville. This fact makes it nearly as important as the first ap- pearance here of the famous coster, the little, but exquisitely artistic Chev- aller. His performance is claimed to be the most refiried piece of art that ever came from the variety stage. His character sketches are said to show that same imitative power and faculty for min- ute observation which made Yvette Gull- bert famous Only the French artiste had a more tragic note and the world from which she selected her characters was one that the Englishman and American alike prefer to ignore. Mr. Chevalier has that in his favor. There ts nothing in his songs which a child might not appreciate. “The Woman in Black.”—“The Woman in Black,” which comes to the Academy next week, is a big scenic production, as well as a strong play. One scene—that repre- THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1897-12 PAGES, senting Madison Square at nightfall, and the passing of a tremendous torchlight Procession, in which over 100 people par- ticipate, is a most animated stage epi- sode. Another scene, and a novel one, shows the interior of the “Ivy Green,” a notorious resort in New York. The last scene is the picturesque interior of the home of Zenda, the hypnotist, the woman in black, who figures prominently in the play? The story is dramatic, is semi-politi- cal in color and has a strong comedy ele- ment. The company includes such well- krown artists as Agnes Herndon, James Lackaye, Lena Merville, Herbert Caw- thorn, Susie Forrester, J. B. Cooper, Mil- eed St. Pierre, L. R. Willard, Anna Cum- erland, Albert A. Andrews and others. “Fallen Among Thieves.”—The approach- ing engagement of Thomas H. Davis and William T. Keogh’s “Fallen Among Thieves,” which appears at the Grand Opera House next week, will attract at- tention for the reason that this new play, by Frank Harvey of London, author of “The Wages of Sin,” “Woman Against Woman,” etc., is said to be a notable addi- tion to American stage literature, and is the first purely American play dealing with American characters and incidents written by an English playwright. There are four acts in this play and they are full of dra- matic situations, exciting climaxes and thrilling incidents of a realistic character. One scene easily leads all the others for startling realism. It is a view of High bridge, New York, reproduced in all its ponderous details, from which a daring woman dives headlong into the river to res- cue the heroine whom the villain has sought to drown. The author of ‘Fallen Among Taleves” has not, however, sac- rificed his story for the sake of sensation or ingenious mechanical effects. His play 1s said to be a serious and creditable at- tempt to picture truthfully the character- istics of country and city Ife, to painc them naturally without burlesquing them, as has been so often dene by American authors. The result of his efforts is a pro- duction that not only pleases the eye, but satisfies the intellect. Grand Opera House.—‘“‘Brother for Broth- er,” a new melodrama, produced for the first time in this city, was the bill at the Grand Opera House Monday night, before an audience that crowded the theater and look up all the available space on every floor. The story of the play deals with wrongs which are suffered for the sake of another, as well as for the sake of con- science, and the action {s spirited and in- spiring throughout. The staging is excel- lent, and some very good acting 1s done at various points in the production. A real fire scene appeals to the enthusiastic side of one’s nature, and all the situations are worked out in a manner that is calculated to please. The cast 1s an excellent one. Mr. Edward F. Snader as Allen Foster does a clever piece of work throughout, while Mr. John Sheehan, his profligate brother in the role of Erle Rodford, is as creditable in the opposite character. Miss Hanna May Ingham as Cora Dane, the ward, 1s good, and the work of all the prin- ctpals was frequently greeted with enthu- siastic approval as the different climaxes of the plot were worked out. The rest of the cast was eminently satisfactory, con- sisting of Mr. Frank Jameison as Anthony Rodford, Mr. E. T. Stetson as Mat Craven, Mr. Thomas Hamilton as Jasper Crane, Mr. Phil McCarthy as Tom Windle, Miss zie Hunt as Brenda, Miss Emma Cur- ran as Ella Craven and Miss Florence Gerald as Mrs. Rodford. rother for Brother” will continue as the attraction at the Grand for the remainder of this week Gaiety Girls.—The attrac- tion at Kerran’s Lyceum Theater next week will be the London Gaiety Girls Bur- lesque Company. This organization comes to Washington but once a season, and its performance is always new, bright, fresn and breezy. The curtain rises on the origi- nal burletta entitled, ‘‘The Century Club,” which will serve to introduce the entire company. The olio which follows is one of real merit, being made up of high-class specialty artists only. The performance concludes with a new burlesque, which is up-to-date in particular, being re- plete in pretty girls, magnificent scenery, gorgeous electric effects, catchy music, clever comedians and sensational dances. Illustrated Recital of ‘The Scarlet Let- ter."—Mr. W. T. Stead, the well-known journalist and editor of The Review of Reviews, in his introduction to an abridg- ment of “The Scarlet Letter’ says of the story: “It is the finest flower of the moral genius of New England, and to my think- ing by far the best product of American prose literature. In all the books I have read, 1 know none like to this for the pathos and the tenor and the gloom with which the genius of the author has sur- rounded the three central figures in this drama of life. No sermon that was ever preached {s so potent an exposition of the exceeding simpleness of sin, the retri- bution of almost compulsory’ decits by which crime beccmes its own avenger.” Dr. Rogers is to give a recital of this story, h beautiful illustrations, in connection with the course now advertised at the Church of Our Father. Descriptive circu- lars may be obtained at Metzerott’s. Carroll Institute Dramatic Club.—The Carroll Institute Dramatic Club, probably the best known amateur organization of the kind in this vicinity, will put on the four-act comedy “A Night Off” at the Lafayette Square Theater Wednesday even- ing, January 13. The play will be produced under the direction of Mr. James J. Skelly of Philadelphia, by courtesy ef Mr. Augus. tin Daly, and ts fully adapted in every way to bring out all the capabilities of those who are concerned in it. There are several newcomers in the club, but they have all proved their worth in other organ- izations and in other lines, and it is con- fldently expected that the coming produc- tion will add a great deal to the already high reputation sustained by the organiza- tion. The company which Is to present “A Night Off’ consists of Mr. Edward J.Walsh, Mr. George H. O'Connor, Mr. A. T. Sea- n, Miss Irene Rowland, Miss Nora ‘cocker, Mr. Percy F. Leach, Mr. Wm. 8. McCarthy, Mr. John J. Nolan, Miss Helene Lackaye, Miss Alice Irwin and Miss Laura Eichelberger. The sale of seats will begin at Metzerott’s tomorrow morning. The Ice Palace.—The votaries of ice skat- ing will have an opportunity to judge of the very best men on the steels that the world can produce at the Convention Hall Ice Palace next week. Miss Davidson all this week is giving an exposition of the art of fancy skating, and next week the fast men, who have been secured by the man- agement to engage in a series of races here, will endeavor to show what speed skating is. Among those who will be in the city and who wiil attempt to lower records, as well as win fame and money during the meeting, are Joe Donoghue, John Neilson, Harley Davidson, a member of the wonder- ful Davidson family, and probably Lawson, the terrible Swede, in addition to a number of local fast skaters, who are anxious { test their abilities on the track. Competi- tion races will be held as well as attempts against time, and it is expected that some of the low records made last season will be put at even a lower mark as a result of the spirit of competition, which is constantly kept at fever heat between the men. Joe Donoghue is most kindly remembered in this city, as is Harley Davidson, on ac- count of their plucky and wonderful racing here last year at the rink, and while John Neilson comes as almost an unknown to the people of Washington, he enters the competition with a high reputation for speed, and is expected to give the leaders a good fight for the honors. Lawson is anxious to get on a race with Donoghue, and will probably be accommodated to that extent, some people believing that he will give the ex-champion a strong pull. Metropolitan Concerts.—The second con- cert of this series will be given Monday afternoon, January 18, at 4:15 at the Co- lumbia Theater. This concert will mark the reappearance before a Washington au- dience of Mme. Camilla Urso, the viglinist, whose reputation is world wide. Mme. Lil- Man Nordica was to have been the soloist at this concert, but her concert tour was extended to take in the Pacific slope, con- sequently it was necessary to place her for the February concert, when she will ap- pear on her return from California. Mme. Urso has not been heard on the concert stage for several years, and much interest will doubtless be manifested in her reap- pearance. In 1894 Mme. Urso made a concert tour of the world, visiting Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and India, as well as England, France and Ger- many. Her success was phenomenal, and many were the eulogies of the world’s best critics, who wrote learned dissertations upon her style, tone, command of the finger board and her grace, expression, refinement and charm, proclaiming her the true artist. “The Hoosier Schoolmaster.”"—The sec- ond entertainment for the charity fund of Burpside Woman's Relief Corps, No. 4, will be given at the Church of Our Father, cor- ner 13th and L streets, tomorrow evening, at which the Rev. A. G. Rogers will for the second time present to the public his illustrated lecture of the “Hoosier School- master.” No book has a more popular place in the hearts of American readers than this, the best, production of Edward leston, and under its new adaptation by Prof. Dillenbach, interspe: with many '‘Seatitifut' pictures, this: lecture will | LAFAYETTE Posts INSTALLATION, tell anew, and in a most attractive manner, the story of scenesidn Rgosterdom. The Haley-Band Gonevrt.—The second of the series of concerts tebe given this seas son by Will A. Hatey’ss. and Con- cert Band will takeplace at the New Na- tonal’ Theater: Sunday. evening, Ji january 17. Few musical oganjgations at the na-, tional capital, or, tutfact,.in an: any ve advanced so far inte popular favor in such a short period of time ag this band, and it has now come to besregarded as one of the musical institutionszof this vicinity. Prof. Haley is a capa and exceedingly Popular, and will witmout doubt in the course-of time establishii world-wide. repu- tation with his aggregation of musicians. The pro; which-has. been arranged for the coming concert {s an attractive one, and is calculated to-please all tastes in the musical line. The soloists of the evening will be Miss Mary Helen Howe, soprano; Miss Jessie Tabler, contralto, and Mr. Wil- liam R. Kendrick, cornet soloists. It 1s ex- pected that early in the spring Director Haley will take his band on an extended tour of the principal cities of the country. Mr. Polk Miller's Recital—Mr. Polk Miller, who will give an entertainment at the Lafayette Square Theater Tuesday evening of next’ week, is the best delinea- tor of the old southern plantation negro that has ever appeared on the public stage, and his “Evening of Story and Song on Old Times Down: South,” is an exceptionally pleasing entertainment. The entertainment is in no sense a lecture, but is just as its title suggests—stories and songs indicative of the life of the south before the war. Mr. Miller has been in contact withthe negro race all his life, and his delineations of the negro dialect do not come from study or reading, but from having been associated with the characters and from an intimate knowledge of-their propensities and char- acteristics. Sacred Concert at the Bijou.—Manager Whitesell of the Bijou Family Theater an- nounces a sacred concert for Sunday night. “The Dear Irish Home” company, with Dan McCarthy at its head, will furnish the principal features of the entertainment, and the success of the play has been so pronounced this week that there is no doubt the concert will be pleasing in the extreme. The sale of seats has opened at the box office. The, Cinematographe.—The _ einemato- graphe, the wonderful invention of the Lu- mieres of Paris, is on daily exhibition at Willard Hall, and is attracting widespread attention. The exhibitions are given at 2, 4 and 8 o'clock, and large crowds have Vi {ted the hall since the beginning of the en- gagement. The success of the Cinemato- graphe has been marked, and it has de- lighted every one who has-attended the ex- hibitions. The engagement will continue all next week at Willard’s, and the exhibi- tions will be given at the same hours. ——.—__ BALTIMORE AND OHIO RECEIPT: During ovember They Fell Off as Compared With a Year Ago. The receivers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Tuesday filed reports in the United States court at Baltimore, show- ing the receipts and disbursements of the road from November 1 to November 30. The report shows that the receipts were almost $250,000 less than the- payments made, though this may be ascribed to the fact that interest on bonds was paid. Dur- ing the month the total traffic receipts of the road were $2,434,552.62, and the miscel- laneous receipts $385,143.28, making a total of $2,819,695.30. In the same period the to- tal traffic payments were $405,205.69, and the miscellaneous payments 5 footing up a total of $3,068,222.53. At the beginning of the morth the cash on hand and in depositories was $640,247.07, and at the end it was $319,619.58, The sixth report of the receivers from the sale of receivers’ certificates shows a balance on hand of $697,328.58, and in the terminal improvement fund of $951,782.59. ——___ WILLIAM H. LEWIS’ SUICIDE. A Colored Man Who Shot Himself While Despondent. William H. Lewis, colored, committed suicide yesterday afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock, by shooting himself through the heart, as briefly stated in The Star. Death was instantaneousz Lewis was a married man, about thirty-one years of age, and bore a good reputation. He had been em- ployed by W. B. Moses & Sons for a couple of years as a driver, but during the Christ- mas holidays he began @rinking to excess, and kept it up to yesterday. Lewis and his wife formerly had a comfortable home at 1915 R street, and had accumulated a con- siderable amount of furniture. Little by little the articles slipped away, and the proceeds were spent by the man for liquor. Yesterday they were obliged to go back to the wife’s family. Lewis was to have gone back to work this morning, but there fs no doubt that he brooded over his condition and made careful preparations to take his life. He returned to the house yesterday afternoon about 8 o'clock, and in a few minutes he went into a small room on the second floor, ostensibly to change his cloth- ing, telling his wife that he was going away. A moment later she was startled by the report of a pistol. When she and an- other woman who was in the house ran into the room they found Lewis stretched out on the bed, and he died without utter- ing a word. Coroner Hammett was noti- fied, and, after making an investigation, decided that an inquest was unnecessary, and gave a death certificate in accordance with the facts. ——__ $1.25 te Baltimore and: Return. Via B. & O. R. R. All trains January 9 and 10. Valid for return passage ‘until fol- lowing Monday.—Advt. The three-story bay-window brick dwell- ing (with back building), No. 1913 9th st. n.w., will be sold at auction by trustees to- morrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See ad- vertisement for particulars, ° ——>—__ Metropolis Lodge. Metropolis Lodge, No. 16, I. 0. 0. F, gave a “smoker” ahd installed the new officers last Thursday evening, December 31. A large number of members were present, with representatives from all the lodges in the District. The evening was pleasantly spent in enjoying good ‘hings provided, and the opening of the new year was greeted by all present with “Auld Lang Syne.” It was one of the memorable oc- casions of the lodge. The following offi- cers were then inducted into their offices by Wm. P. Allan, grand representative, as- sisted by the grand lodge officers: N. G. John H. Flanagan; V. G., Walter I. Rich: R. 8. Millard J. Weaver; P. 8. Bdw. H. Grov , Peter Harr; warden, Wm. F. Lannan; con., Addison’ J. Ford: I. G. Andrew B. ‘Stine; O. G., David H. Keiler: R. 8. N. G., Wilis J. Drummond; L. 8. N. G., Jos. C."Annand; R. 8. V. G., Wm. Q Van Hoy; L. 8. V. G., D. Willard Jones: R. 8. S., Jas. T. Powers; L. 8. 8., Wm. C. Wineberger. SOPOTOSESSESH SIONS SOSSEVGS Cold Is dangerous. We-gequir keat. We need pure, Warm, nourighing blood to keep us warm and guard against sickness. Good blood is given by Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘The best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. $Hood’s Pills wiuttiocd'saivayacee CALRACOIS FREED ARE. I have 2Diamond Hy Stones 2 t Rings, weigh £ Carats Perfeet, brilliant stoues, full of fire. P've marked them down to the phenomenally low price of $100. ‘To make this an even greater bargain—I pledge tabs those’ Fines back wt cups the Se : these te Fel your $100, less 10 per cont for Weir and tery “SPIER’S,” 320 9th St., §a6-14,tf ‘i Seats “Hmulaion at Nag ven For Your 02204 rpeliea by 46, begin Child. for catdren wnten equals Scot'e Eimusion fon put beifsing ‘stmfocr und good natures” Gur book wilt with part of a t twice the quantity of water. and it will Stake ‘4 and Yellsh it as though. it were milk, ‘tell more about it; sent ‘3 7" Soort &@ BOWNS, — The Occasion Celebrated. With ‘Music and Speeches, ‘The Church of Our Father was filled last evening with the friends of Lafayette Post, No. 20, G. A. R., and Woman's Re- lef Corps, No. 10, the occasion being the public installation of the officers of the or- ganizations for the ensuing year. In con- nection with the installation, a musical and literary entertainment was given. ., Lawrence Wilson, the retiring com- called the meeting to order, and Bendricks ot lent of the Woman's Relief Corps. The officers installed for Lafayette Post Were M. A. Dillon, commander; Hi Burns, senior vice commander; Martin V. Hottel, junior vice commander; 8. F. Ham- fton, adjutant; Dr. Lawrence Wilson, Charles F. Benjamin, chap- lain; Dr. Casper A. Weber, surgeon; Loren- zo D. Bumpus, officer of the day; Warner Hurley, officer of guard; W. W. Chambers, quartermaster sergeant, and Charles Kat- wenstein, sergeant major. The ay were installed as of- ficers of the Woman’s Relief Corps: Mrs. Laura Wheeler, president; Mrs. Vina Cal- houn, senior vice president; Mrs. Marion Gregory, junior vice president; Mrs, Geor- giana Chambers, treasurer; Mrs. Adaline Wilton, secretary; Mra. Jane Brideham, chaplain; Mrs. Mary Mangan, conductor; Mrs. Gertrude McElwee, guard; Mrs. Kate Steinel, assistant conductor,’ and Mrs, Laura Chamberlain, assistant guard. The musical and literary entertainment was of a high order, the following well- known artists taking part: Professor B. L. Scharf’s pupils, who furnished orchestral music; Miss Jeannie Haywood, a solo; Mr. F. O'Donoghue, recitation; Miss Flor- ence King, violin solo; Banjo and Mandolin Club, 8. B.* Clements, director; Mr. D. C. Haywood, recitation; Mr. James H. Cathell, vocal solo; D. B. and B. F. Gottwals, cor- net duet; Miss Helen Prentiss Donohue, vocal solo, and Mr. - poral r. Daniel F. Murphy, rect At the conclusion of the musical exer- cises, Col. Dillon delivered a short address on patriotism and the duties tha owes to the republic. coe —_>__ Azalea Plants, $1, at Gude's <All colors in bloom. 1224 F st.—Adv Catarrh. The germs that cause Catarrh in the head and throat swarm in mil- lions. They feed on the mucous membrane, and the product of their digestion is seen in the offensive yel- lowish mucous thrown off. This mucous contains the deadly toxin discovered by Pasteur, which, drop- ping in the throat, causes Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Catarrh of the stomach. Booth’s “Hyomei” the famous Australian “Dry-Air” treatment “Cures by Inhalation.” It acts instantly on the germs. They stop work. Chelsea, Mass., April 19, 1896. I find the Hyomei treatment for catarrh and cold in the head all that it Is recommended to be. It is specially helpful to me in clearing my throat before speaking. Rev.) ROSS C. HOUGHTON. Any person purchasing | Booth's Pocket Inhaler Outfit during 1897 inyWhere in the United States, and who will say that Hyomet has done them no (eo ean have their money _re- nded by applying direct to the head office, 28 East 20th st., New York city. (Signed) R. T. BOOTH. Guarantee Your druggist has it, or can get it if you insist. There is no substitute. Pocket Inhaler Outfit at druggists’, or by mail, $1.00. Extra bottles In- halant, 50 cents. Hyomei Balm, 25 cents. = Pamphlets free. Cordial welcome and free advice if you will write or call on W. S. THOPIPSON, 703 15th st., Washington. Ja7-th,s,t-8t BABYS SKIN & SCALP Cleansed, purified and beautified by CUTICURA SOAP, greatest of skin purifiers and beautifiers, 28 well as purest and sweetest of toilet and nursery Soaps. Only cure for pimples and blackheads, be- cause the only preventive of inflammation and clogging of the pores, the cause of most com- Plexional disfigurations. Sold everywhere. CITY ITEMS. Rauscher's Ice Cream and Water Ices Are proverbial for their deliciousness. Best service. Rauscher’s, Cor. Conn. av. & L st. eee A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should not be _ neglected. Brown’s Bronchial Troches are a simple remedy, and give prompt relief. 25 cts. a box. —.___ 25c. on the Dollar Saved On Papering. Rooms papered from $2 up. F. G. Nolte, 810 9th st. n.w. No branch. a5-t,th,s-tf See Consumptives, don’t let go your hold on hope until you have tested the properties of Baker’s Cod Liver Oil. Its effects in Pulmonary complaints have been almost miraculous. Sold by druggists. Jno. C. Baker Co., Philadelphia. 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. no21-s,tu,th,tf SS SS The Royal Crescent. At « regular meeting of Columbia Lodge, No. 6, T. R. CG, held at their hall last evening, Deputy Supreme President Waldo G. Perry installed the following officers for the ensuing term: Past president, W. R. Bradley; president, H. N. Jenkins; vice President, H. 8. Wetmore; secretary, Guy 'W. Wines; financial secretary, G. F. Spen- Pepe guard Beacock: r ‘. ; sen! trustees, G. M. Hi M. Charies. Used 3 ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. aleseet of at in leavening’ alengts = a8 ited States ernment ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., adh 106 Wall st., N.Y. Sane at a AMUSEMENTS. For Charity Fund OF BURNSIDE WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS, NO. 4. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY Rev. A. G. Rogers, D. D. The Hoosier Schoolmaster. tion of this beautiful story, on JAN. 8, 189 ATSP.M., AT CHURCH OF OUR FATHER, Cor. 13th and L sts. Single Admission, 50 Cents Corenara THEATER, Only Matinee Saturd: Mr. Arthur Bourchier, Miss Violet Vanbrugh And their LONDON ROYALTY THEAT Presenting the Successful Three-act Comedy, “THE CHILI WIDOW.” Friday and Saturday Evenings, Double | “THE QUEEN’S PROCTOR. Bill, ‘KITTY CLIVE, ACTRESS,” ame ALL WEEK. CHAR, IN THE ENGLISIL AKING WORLD, ALBERT CHEVALIER, AND HIS COMPANY OF Hie zH-CLA ENTERTAINERS, FROM ‘1 RRICK THEATER, NEW YOR! sara Seats now on sale. Ja and $1.00. SOc. reserved. CROWDED ALL THE TIME. WHEN LONDON SLEEPS. io. NEXT WEEK, THE WOMAN IN BLACK. Last Lecture of Season IT OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.) HIS LATEST SUBJECT, at The American Citizen. Columpia Theater, January 18, 1897, AT 8 O'CLOU Tickets. . pss Ot Tickets and reserved seats at_Metzerott’s Music Btarejoc at St. Paul’s Church, 15th and V sts. yt N W BATION AL THEATER. Bvery Evening, Wed. and Sat. Mats. HOYT'S Crowning Effort and Masterplece, A MILK WHITE FLAG. NEXT WEEK—HANLON’S, “SUPERBA.” Ja6-4t The Lafayette. Tonight. LAST MATINEE SATURDAY. BRET HARTE’S Powerful and Picturesque Drama, Se. QIANAGEMENT CHARLES FROHMAN.) Cest Includes ANNIE RUSSELL AND JOSEPH MAWORTU. ja6-24tf Season of Grand Opera. Walter Damrosch, Director AMUSEMENTS. Song Recital BY Max Heinrich OF BOSTO: AT THE WASHINGTON © B, 1710 I ST., MONDAY AFTERNOON, JAN. 11, aT 4-95. by Schumann, Schubert, Bratins and Amen cn eoetere Tickets, $1.00, at "8, 925 Penna. tue ase wet e.. or at Jadtoll 'ERNAN’S LYCECM THEATER ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Tuesday, y EXTRAVAGANZA. The Spectacular Burlosaue, “Naughty Coney Island.” Delightful “Dances Vivacions” Vocalists — Clever Comedians. -Sensational Scenes, Costly Costumes. WEEK "en The LondonGaietyGiris Lafayette Square Theater. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13, 1887, CARROLL INSTITUTE RAMATIC GLUB, IN THE 4-ACT COMEDY, A WIGHT OFF (By courtesy of Mr. Augustin NEXT COMPANY Mr. Edward J. Walsh. = Mr Mr. George 1H. O’Conuor. Mr. Mr. A. T. Sea M: Miss Nora Cocker. Miss Laura Under the directic 2 P Seats T5e. and $1 Sale ins at Metzevott’s Thursday ‘morning, Jonuary 7 ja2-10t Fourth Annual CharityBa AND RECEPTION SOGIET WS uy EF AT THE National Rifles’ Armory, MONDAY b ARY POR THE § VT IN TH Managers, pmmittess an- bo Tickets, $1.00. To be alt Brothers and Fleni ing drug stor , and of n federate o'clock, hompson’s, Mack- mbers, Veterans. Supper served from Cierer oF OUR F: POPULAR ILLUST 11, The Hoosier Schoolmaster, 19, The Scarlet Letter. 25, The Highlands of Scotland, With Readings from “Beside the Bomie Briar Bush.” (ew Lecture) EBRUARY 1, FiRST TIME OF THROUGH PICTURESQI RM ANDY rse tickets (re BO cents Sale « ary 2, at Met Where descriptive circ §al-tf28 Fort Myer, Arlington, Falls Church. Electric Cars fom Aquedact d24-I1m Ww and Rail Route to Mount Vernon and Arlington. 50 ria. = allowed at Alexand: Arlington, hourl; round trip,’ 20 yASHINGTY Steamer Macalester — To coupan, Will also make river landings as far as Glymon stopping for freight and passengers both ways For charters, etc., apply at olfice of steamer Macal- L. L. BLAKE, Norfolk & WVashington Steamboat Co. Every in the year for Fortress Mot steam “Washing- GRAND OPENING NIGHT: Thursday Ev'g, Jan. 14,; Mmes. Melba (by spe- The King of Pills is Beecham’s. jyS8-dly coments ee ae ‘-WHIGNiENTDS || FAUST. Held, Nt. Fischer, Moe = jeld, MM. - AMUSEMENTS. tens, Derschuch. Friday Ev’g, Jan. 15, | Mmes. Mohor - Raven- A se stein, Gadski, Efben- SEE THEMARVELOF THEACE, | “Saree, ome” (sth tit’ ti Limit.d Engagement at Willard Hall, Daily at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Absolutely First Time in Washington of Lumiere's CINEMATOGRAPHE. Motion Photographed. ‘Next to life itself there is nothing so real as the Cinematographe.""—New York Sun. Full explanatory lectures, music and sound effects. Admission, 50c.; Children, 25c, No reserved. ja7-3t* Ice Palace, CONVENTION HALL, COR. 5TH AND L STS.N.W. Real Ice Skating. Every Afternoon at 2, Every Evening at 7:30. 7 Instructions Free. Tee Palace Orchestra at Every Session. SPECIAL—ALL THE WEEK, Miss Fannie Davidson, Champion Lady Skater of Canada, Exhibits Every Bvening at‘9 o'clock, Saturday Afternoon at 3. EPSpecial Morning Classes’ for Instruction Ev clal Morn! Morning from 10 to 12:30. een ID OPERA HOUSE. qr KERNAN & RIFE, Managers, WEEK COMMENCING JANUARY 4. WEDNESDAY—MATINEES-SATURDAY ‘Thos. H. Davis and Wm. T. Keogh's Latest ond Most Successful Melodrama, Direct fiom STAR THEATER, NEW YORK, Eee POR eee 3 Prodnction. ‘The Iron Works in fhe Great Strike scene, BROTHER ; THE BIG HIT OF THE SEASON. Popa 15, 25, 50 & 75c, All Seats Box Office open from 9 a.m. \*XOWE A good neat on first floor for 25 CENTS. echt attraction FALLEN AMONG THIEVES. Derechach, Ernst. Mmes. Gadskt, Powell, Vollmar, MM." Krauss, Mertens, Ernst, Hobbing, | Derschuch, Lange, Saturday Mat., Jan. 16, | Wagner's Opera, | TANNHAUSER. Southboun Ly. Washington Ly. ar. fortable night's rest Lerge and luxurious rooms heated by — and fitted throughout with elec ights. — Dining rom service is a 1a carte, and ix sup- Med from the best that the markets of shington and Norfolk afford. capress office, 817 1421 Pennsyl- yania avenue; off ner 513, 6i B. and 0.’ ticket Mmes. — Mohor - Raven- Saturday Ev'g, Jan. 16, / stein, Powell, Eiben- Wagner's , | chuetz, Vollmar, Matt- field, MM. Kalisch, Mer- tens, SCALE OF PRICES: Orchestra Chairs (Melba night)....... Orchestra Chairs (other performances) First Balcony, two rows. . First Balcony, last row Family Circle, two rows. Family Circle, last row: General Admission. . A reduction of 15 per cent will be made on above prices tv subscribers for the season. Subscription tickets to be bad at the Lafayette Opera House only on and after Wednesday, Jen Regula le for performances Me aagreign i, at ox Oaice of the Optra Howse, CHOICE SEATS FOR DAMROSCH OPERA. All Performances. GUZMAN, jas-6e* Steinway Warerooms, 925 Pa. ‘ave. DAMROSCH OPERA ORDERS TAKEN FOR CHOICE SEATS. THEA- TER EXCHANGE. Fills Musle Store, 037 Pa, ave, h street and New York avenue, and on board steamers, where time table, map, €tc., can also be . Any other information desired will be fur- nished on applicath to the undersigned at the company’s wharf, foot of Wash- inston, D.C. 7 jy18-40d INO. CAL A Trip to Jamaica, ‘THE QUEEN OF WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, BY THE Atlas Line for illustrated booklet. Pim, Forward & Kellock, ¥ ‘The cycling ° Personally fe areee|Jamaica e- Seen ee | cb LOurs, ‘ALL TRAVELING TNOLUDED. ee eer ao A leave New 7. will re~ ceive prompt attention. Ge24-1m PIANO MUSIC FOR AT HOMES Cea ake tw mae pear an P aw. PER B.S. under the Personal Escort of