Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1897, Page 12

12 m= —= = AMt BME a TONIGHT. ehiatemy of Music.—“"When London Bijou Theater—Dan McCarthy in “The Dear Irish Hom Columbia Theater.—“Th tor.” Grand Opera House.—“Brother for Broth- -_ Ice Palace, 5th and L streets.—Real ice ating and exhibitions by Miss Fannie Peviaton the champion lady skater of North America. Kernan’s Lyceum _Theate Barton's Big Gaiety Compan. Lafayette Square Theater—“Sue. New National Theater.—Hoyt's White Flag.” Willard Hall.—Exhibition of the Cinemat- ographe. For Amusements see page 24. ord ssi Queen's Proc- —Rice A Milk EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Demand for Houses as Indicated by a Recent Transaction. INCREASE IN BUILDING OPERATIONS ana | Scheme to Secure Funds to Erect a Masonic Temple. A QUICK PROFIT ees During the past week the announcement Trains leave I%y street and Pennsylvania | was made of the lease of the residence on avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to | Sectt circle of Goy. Morton of New York 8 p.m amer Washington for Norfolk and Monroe at 7 p.m. r IT PIANOS FOR RENT, $+ and $ mo. F. G. SMITH, 1225 Pa. ave. LACE CURTAID cleaned. A. F Consultation free. H.D.Gordon, Atty., 918 F. Wail Paper, House Pai Shad ting and Window to a member of the next House of Repre- sentatives. As is well known, this is one of the large private residences of the city, and while the amount of the annual rental named in the lease is not given, yet it is safe to presume that it is one of the high- est paid in this city for house rent. It is aso intimated that the tenant (Representa- tive Sprague), who will occupy the house next month, will probably decide to become the owner of the property. While the number of houses of this size RICHARD W. HENDERSON.1113 F st.n.w. | which are available for rent is not large, Chr. Cal. ¢ k contains § different INM1), $2.40 to ouvenir Clarets, 4 Va. gare MORE TRUTH ment than in a half- . kence people of sense can hat a big adver s - big value. In “J y you find what you need and can paed:a on real beaefit—not wasting your money on common works. Competent representative Wa D. APPLETON & CO., 437 7th st. 2S B. HENDERSON, 923 F street northwest. Wall Paper, Window Shades, House Painting and Frescoing. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. A meeting of the Ge jing Association, No. 8, Ticers were elected for the ng Wm. Witthaft, president; Henry Butiner, vice president; P. Vierbuch secretary; A. Feldvo: treasurer; directors, Chas. Kattelmann, Rudolph Bleifus, August Getz, Wm. Von- derheiie, John Vierbuch Gus Herman, =< ld, M Geo. W. Pratt; finance committee, Geo. W. Pratt, John Vierbuchen ard F. Miller; attorney, Ferd!- nand Schmidt. ed Hope Council. Hope Council, No. 1, D. of L., held its regularly weekly meeting Wednesday even- ing, largely attended by members. Past Councilor Dulin duly installed the being following officers: Councilor, Mary E. Mil- ler; A. C., Mary Baker; V. C., Sarah Clark; A. V. C., Ellen Rollins; R. S., Harry W. Pi ¥. a, Sdna A. Dulin; F: > J. Willis je, Isabella Righter; L Penelope Kellum; O. G., Indiana 8 The 's shows the jing, and After the still it is not an unusual thing to close such a transaction as above referred to. In this case, however, the deal is looked Bordeaux and 4 Bourgognes. | upon as an indication’ of more activity in this particular line, as it is noted that there was more than one applicant for the house. In fact, the agent of Gov. Morton, Col. Fleming, states that there were four or five persons who wanted houses of this deseription, and were at the same time looking at this house. In every case ex- rely | cept one all these persons will be connect- ed with the incoming administration. It is quite probable, therefore, that not only will there be a demand for houses to rent, but also a good many of the new residents will want lots upon which to erect homes. Erection of Houses. It is sometimes said by men who are sup- posed to be more or less famillar with the condition of the real tate market here thet the city is already over built, and that the hovses now vacant must be filled before !t will be reasonable to suppose that the demand exceeds the supply. It seems, however, that this view of the situation is net entirely correct. For example, during the past week a permit was taken out for a _rew of fourteen houses to be bullt on 18th street, Kalorama and Wyoming ave- nues. In this locality, which is generally krown as Washington He'ghis, building operations have been quite active during the past year, and as a result houses in rows and single residences have sprung up, and, generally speaking, they seem to be occupied. It is thought by some that this movement will be given a further impulse when Con- gress grants the Metropolitan raflroad au- thority to extend its tracks from the pres- ent terminus on Connecticut avenue along Columbia road to 18th street. Some have expressed the opinion that an era of build- Ing will follow the extension of this rail- road such as was witnessed on Columbia Heights, when the cable read was built out lith street to Mt. Pleasant. However, ether this 1s the case or not, houses are being built in both of these localities as well as in other sections in and about the city, and it is reasonable to suppose that money would not be expended in this way unless to meet a demand. Profit on a Deal. An interesting circumstance is related in connection with the recent sale of what is u 1 collation was merry time. nan ep ess Heights.— Of Interest to Washingtonians. ning Star Almanac for 1897, just i that is of especial gtonians. Much spa local governmen © and facts and stat e District's educatio: charitable and find a place kK and in every i- vs stands and at room of The Evening Star. the © Baltimore and Return. R. R. january 9 e until fol- Blazing Umbrellas. Belt Line discovered a ton Umbrella Store, 503 11th this morning, and broke in sut it out. Forty or fifty um- ablaze when he got in the grabbed them _in armf them out into the street. There in the store, and it is mer carel threw it le ‘din an umbrella and i a blaze started. —— at 5 and 6 per cent on real Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— r on tie > — ards $1 Per 100 Ft. Inch Stock B ey and New York ave.— & ¢ Michael J. Col- and the te: ided in ( Trains tn the World. bec to end and Ix & Honbons liciousni Gole B. yun «12 Per Ce estern Nationa through R several local surplu: $150,000 of the om pany owned by Washington.—Advt. shoei Sie: ter Tourists’ Tickets via Chesapeake and Ohia Railway wi jebrated for | now partly business property, although it is located In a residence section of the city. The price paid for the property was about $16,000, which gives some idea of its extent, as well as its income-bearing qualities. It is stated that the man who sold the prop- erty had recently acquired it, but the deed transferring it to him had not been placed on record. His profit on the transaction was between $4,000 and $5,000, which Is considered to be a rather neat sum to make on such a quick turn. Proposed Masonic Temple. It is understood that the Grand Lodge of Masons of the District of Columbia is se- curing from the subordinate lodges an ex- pression of opinion as to the advisability of creating a fund for the purchase of a site where a new Masonic Temple can be erected. According to the estimates made by those who are interested in this project uitable site can be obtained for from mM) to $75,000, and {it is proposed that the subordinate or constituent lodges cen- trally located be asked to pledge them- selves to pay to the Grand Lodge a sum equal to % cents per capita each month for a term of three years. It is stated that on the basis of a membership of over 4,000 of the lodges above designated more than $76,000 would be raised by this method. A Large Apartment House. Ground will be broken next week for the erection of a large apartment house, to be located on the south side of M street be- tween ith and Ith streets. The lot, which is 270x150 feet to an alley, was re- cently purchased by Mr. N. T. Haller, ar- chitect, who has made plans for a buliding which will cover the entire ground. This enterprise, as far as the expenditure of money goes, which, it is said, will be in the neighborhood of $1,000, is one of the that has been undertaken in this The building is larges s city for some time past to be five stories in heizht, the middle or- namented with a tower, which will extend for a couple of stories above the roof. t will be built of buff brick, with > trimm: The main entrance ough the tow vide hall, which will extend puilding and from which the-halls leading into the va rtments will open. There will ‘Ss on each floor, each ntaining including dining om and kitche! purpose which it xpected will be accomplished by the n of t building will be to sup- ply a want that is believed to exist for dwellings at moderate rental in a good section of the city. It is tood that the rental of these bout $40 per month. Some New Houses. J. F. Denson, architect, has prepared plans for three frame dwellings, which Jas. T. Levy will erect for himself on Bright- wood avenue northwe The structures will each be 16 feet front by 2 feet in depth, and will be two stories in height, with brick foundations and fronts of siding and shingle. Plans have been prepared by C. H. Glad- den, architect, for three three-story and cellar brick dwellings. The houses will be erected by Richard W. Wilkinson, builder, for himself, on L street, between 19th and northwest. The structures will d_brick froris, with square bay windows to the full height, and dimensions of each one will be 17 feet front by 26 feet in depth. Each house will be supplied with a@ back building 13 by 31 feet. | A frame and brick dwelling will be erect- | ed by Galloway & Sons, for L. H. Bentley, | from plans prepared by H. B. Davis, archi- at, the corner of 7th and Omaha streets. “The house is to be 30 feet front by 40 feet in depth, will be two stories in | height, with cellar and attic, with two bay | windows to the full height. A. Goenner, architect, will erect for rs. Ruppert and Voight three brick | dwellings on G street between 6th and 7th, The houses will be two storles in height, with cellar, and will have fronts of Roman brick, with square bay windows. Each will \ have a frontage of 17 feet and a depth of 30. feet. Plans have been prepared by C. W. Som- erville, architect, for a brick and frame dwelling to be erected on Wisconsin avenue northwest for Philip Young. The house will be two stories in height, with cellar and attic, and supplied with a square bay window to the full height of the structure. The frontage of the house will be 40 feet and the depth 50 feet. The builders are jalloway & Sons. x brick cottages will be erected by T. H. Myers at Holmead Manor for Myers and Anderson, from plans prepared by B. F. Myers, architect. ——— Now on sale to Virginia Hot Springs, New Orleans, Het Springs, Ark., and points in Texas, Arizona, C: rria, Oregon, Mexico and New Mexico. For full particulars ap- ly at offices of the ¢ mpany, 513 and 1421 ‘enna. ave. and 1110 F st. n'w.—Advt. Sharon Dairy will send you a sample of the best Jerse milk free. You can reduce your milk biil by using tickets. They are in books of $1 to $5. C. Thompson. Telephone 485. $4 B st. s.w.—Advt. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1897-24 PAGES. Night Olerk and Burglar Fight a Duel. Mr. Trodden’s Narrow Escape From Death—The Burglar is Still at Large. * The burglar who shot two holes in the helmet of Policeman Pearson at Eckington early yesterday morning was imitated this morning by a colored burglar, who was caught in the act of making a wholesale haul of silverware at the Hotel Jefferson, corner of Louisiana avenue and 6th street northwest. John 8S. Trodden, night clerk at the hotel, is the man who had the un- comfortable experience with the burglar, and there are two bullet holes in his hat as the result of the combat. The affair happened about 2 o'clock, and caused con- siderable excitement. The hotel is a new one, handsomely fitted, and the new silver- ware was what the burglar wanted. In the cafe on the first floor is where the olerk and burglar met, and where they ex- changed pistol shots. There are street doors on both Louisiana avenue and 6th street, and pedestrians on both streets could easily have seen the buffet from which the colored burglar had taken a quantity of silverware and piled it on the floor, preparatory to taking it away. Then, too, the hotel is only a few hundred feet from police headquartérs. This made the burglar’s conduct all the more daring. It was about 1 o’clock in the morning when Mr. Gannon, a friend of the night clerk, left the hotel to go home, and then the clerk tried all the doors and windows on the first floor. He found them all se- cure, and about thirty minutes after his friend had gone Mr. Trodden went down- stairs to the boiler room to leok after the fire. His duties in the boiler room detained tim possibly fifteen minutes, and while there he heard what appeared to be a sus- picious noise on the ground floor. He re- mained quiet for a few seconds, and, con- cluding that the noise had been made by the shrinking of the new timber used in the office, he resumed his work about the boiler. Presently he heard another noise, much louder than the first, and then he concluded he would go up and make a full investigation. Ascending the steps, he soon reached the office, where he found every- thing in order, and then he proceeded to the door between the office and cafe. In the latter room he saw a big colored man, in a stooping position, before the buffet, and on the floor near him was the pile of silver- ware, including knives, forks, spoons and soup tureens. “What are you doing there?” asked the much surprised clerk. A bullet sent in the direction of his head was the only response, and this was fol- lowed by a second bullet. The clerk, who was also armed, leveled his weapon at the fleeing colored man, and fired two shots, but so far as is known the pleces of lead went wide of their mark. Out through the epen door on 6th street the colored man rushed and soon disappeared. When the colored burglar had gone Mr. Trodden dis- cevered what a narrow escape from death he had mede. One of the bullets had pass- ed through the crown of his fedora hat, and the hat had been scorched because of the short range at which the firing had been dene. Policemen Elliott and Whalen, who were on duty in the vicinity of the hotel, were calied in, and the premises were carefully examined. The entrance had been eifected by means of a duplicate key, used in the 6th street door. Mr. Trod- den is certain that the door had been fast- ened, for he tried it shortly before he went down to the boiler room. Later in the morning Detective Boyd and Precinct De- tective Hartigan called at the hotel and heard Mr. Trodden’s account of the excit- ing encounter with the burglar. He de- scribed the burglar as a big black man, but could not give any further description of kim, for he had seen him under such exciting circumstances, and then only for a short time. Although four shots were fired only one bullet was found, and this was one that had been fired from the clerk's revolver. This bullet had struck the floor and glanced and was found where it had dropped on the carpet. A hole in the wall near where the clerk was standing indicated where one of the bullets from the colored man’s pis- tol had struck, but no trace of the other bullet could be found. Speaking of the affair to a Star reporter Mr. Trodden said it was just about 2 o’clock when the shoot- ing occurred. He told of having heard the suspicious noise and at the time he con- cluded to go upstairs and make an inves- tigation. He realized that the noise was made by the rattling of the silver. The silverware that had been piled on the floor the burglar had taken from the buffet, and it was worth considerable money. Before firing the shots at him the burglar did not say a word. The detectives are investi- gating the case, but as they have not a good description of the man they hardly hope they will be able to get him. — ee SOUTHERN RELIEF SOCIETY Charity Ball Takes Place Next Mon- day Evening. One of the notable events of the coming week will be the grard annual charity ball of the Southern Rellef Society Monday evening next at the National Rifles’ Ar- mory. Not for years has so much interest been manifested in one of these affairs, nor has so much time and attention been expended to make this occasion a delight- ful and successful event in every feature. The list of names comprising the manag- ers, receiving party and patronesses marks to a signal degree the social prominence which will distinguish the occasion. Socte- ty has heretofore regarded the southern charity ball as an affair of special interest and patronage, and will doubtless accept the unusually’ promising opportunity of- fered in the coming one for old-time en- joyment to be more in evidence than ever. Aside from the social aspect and the al- ways cordial greetings extended, which conduce to the individual comfort and pleasure of every guest, the charitable ob- ject of the entertainment, now more need- ful of success than ever before, will no doubt touch the sympathies and attract the attendance of many. ‘The large upper hail of the armory will be attractively decorated and devoted to the reception and dancing. The lower hall has been set apart for refreshments. ‘The following is a list of the patronesses: Mrs. Adlai E. Stevenson, Mrs. J. G. Car- Mrs. Wm. L, Wilson, Miss Herbert, . D. R. Francis, Mrs. F. C. Armstrong. Mrs. J. C. _S. Blackburn, Mrs. Forbes Beale, Mrs. J. H. Bankhead, Mrs. Wm. D. Cabell, Mrs. T. C. Catchings, Mrs. Mildred Carlisle, Mrs. Wm. F. Draper, Mrs. Chas. W. Dabney, Mrs. Chas. Early, Mrs. Regi- nald Fendall, Mrs. Robt. I. Fleming, Mrs. A. Y. P. Garnett, Mrs. R. L. Galt, Mrs. Norman Galt, Mrs Wm. A. Gordon, Mrs. A. P. Gorman, Mrs. E. K. Goldsborough, Mrs. Phoebe ‘A. Hearst, Mrs. Chas. B. Howry, Mrs. Henry Heth, Mrs. R. M. T. Hunter, Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston, Miss Kibbey, Mrs. L. Z. Leiter, Mrs. R. E. Les- A. A. Lipscomb, Miss McCeney, ter, Mr: 5 . Mills, Mrs. Thos. Nelson Page, . H. Payne, Mrs. Eugenia Phil- Mrs. Leigh Robinson, Mrs. L. T. Sem- ple, Miss Clementine Smith, Mrs. Margaret R. Stone, Mrs. W. H. Sims, Mrs. Z. B. Vance, Mrs. M. E. Wilcox, Mrs. M. J. Wright. The representatives of the states will be as follows: Mrs. Harrison, Ala- bama; Mrs. Berry, Arkansas; Mrs. Call, Florida; Mrs. Lawson, Georgia; Mrs. Lind- ay, Kentucky; Mrs. Blanchard, Louisiana; Mrs. Gibson, ‘Maryland; Mrs, Walthall, Mississippi; Mrs. Vest, Missouri; Mrs. But- ler, North Carolina; Mrs, Wilson, South Carolina; Mrs. Bate, Tennessee; Mrs. Sayres, Texas; Mrs. Swanson, Virginia; Mrs. Faulkner, West Virginia. a Mr. Goldschmid’s W: ‘The will of the late Rudolf Goldschmid was filed today for probate by Mr. James 8. Edwards of the legal firm of Edwards & Barnard. The instrument is dated Decem- ber 5, 1894, and the entire estate, including life insurance policies, ‘s bequeathed to the testator’s widow, Mathilde Goldschmid, ab- solutely. Mrs. Goldschmid is also named as executrix. Nearly All Americ: As an indication of the success of re- cent efforts to nationalize the United Btates navy, it is pointed out that there are but thirteen aliens in the entire crew of 400 men just assigned to the armored cruiser Brooklyn. This vessel is now at the League Island navy yard. She will P/EXCHANGED SHOTS|THE NATIONAL GUARD Troubles of the Morton Cadets at an End. SOME OF THE BOLTERS DISCHARGED Prospects for a Drill Hall Within a Short Time. NEED OF A STIMULANT —+—-—___ The troubles of Company A, 3d Battalion —the Morton Cadets—so far as the National Guard status of the organization is con- cerned, are at an end. By special orders No. 1, paragraph 1, headquarters District of Columbia militia, dated January 2, Pri- vates J. Paul Chauncey, William Clabaugh, F. Oscar Grayson, George F. Plugge, Charles Ravenburg and William M. Wag- ner of the bolting faction were discharged from the National Guard in the interest of the service. Privates Harry R. Sisson and Milton O'Connell were favored with good luck and will receive honorable discharges, free from the “interest of the service” clause, by a rather queer turn of affairs. The terms of enlistment of Privates Sisson and O'Connell expired December 27, 1896. Capt. Shilling’s request that they be dis- charged in the interest of the service was dated December 23. In its circuitous route through military channels it was so de- layed that it did not reach headquarters until December 80, three days after the expiration of the term of service of the men in question. Capt. Shilling’s request, therefore, could not legally be complied with, as, according to the enlistment papers, their term of service expired De- cember 27, and their right to discharge was complete, unless proceedings with @ view of trial by court-martial had been commenced against them. Therefore, there is no other course open to Capt. Shilling than to issue to Privates Sisson and O'Connell honorable discharges as of December 27, 1896, by reason of “ex- piration of term of service.” No further steps have been taken looking toward a straightening out of the civil affairs of the organization. Prospects of a Drill Hall. It is rumored that the National Guard will again be permitted to use Convention Hall for drill purposes within a fortnight. According to the reports the ice skating rink is to be closed, at least for two even- ings in each week. In view of the ap- proaching inaugural parade and the neces- sity for frequent maneuvering generally among the companies of the guard such a turn of affairs would undoubtedly be wel- comed. Good Work by the Band. The Second Regiment Band, which kind- ly volunteered its services to the inaugural committee, in order that the acoustic prop- erties of the court of the pension office building might be tested Tuesday evening last, created a most favorable impression. The band rendered several selections in an artistic manner, and all were highly ap- preciated by the fortunate few present as spectator especially am echo number. Depredations at the Armory. Theits at the armory are growing to be almost a daily occurrence, as well as a matter of serious consideration and an- noyance to company commanders and others. Recently a vase, a picture, a basket ball and a punching bag were purloined from the quarters of Company A, 2d Battalion, and several of the indi- vidual lockers of the members of that com- pany broken open. A new punching bag has also been stolen from the gymnasium of the National Guard Athletic Associa- tion. Several weeks ago the locker room ds- gned to the staff and line officers of the 3d Battalion was forcibly entered and a large quantity of government and private property surreptitiously removed. A close watch is being maintained in the hope that the guilty ‘parties may be apprehend- ed. Need of a Stimulant. There has been a vacuum in the matter of rifle practice during the past two weeks. Voluntary practice has not been indulged in to any noticeable extent, and the offi- cers of the department of rifle practice are not at all pleased thereat. They express the hope that an awakening all along the line will occur at no distant date. A quantity of supplies, consisting of bul- lets and the like, have finally arrived, a month overdue. This turn of affairs has removed the indication that prevailed to the effect that a sort of famine in the way of ammunition was imminent. The match in the gallery between com- pany teams will be shot Thursday and Friday of next week, January 14 and 15. The battalion match for January is sched- uled for the 2ist instant, and the regi- mental match for the 2s8th instant. Series of Band Concerts. The Officers’ Association of the Second Regiment, at its postponed meeting Tues- day evening last, decided to accept the Proposition to employ Contcur’s Ninth Reg- iment Band of New York city to give a series of concerts during inaugural week. After the adjournment of the assoctlation the officers of the 2d Regiment met and ap- proved the action of the association. The concerts will be given under the auspices of the 2d Regiment, and the contract is to be signed by Lieut. Col. Urell and forward- ed to New York within the next few days. A committee consisting of Maj. E. R. Campbell, Capt. H. H. Parmenter, Capt. O. G. Simonson, Lieut. Donald B. McLeod and Lieut. George C. Shaw was appointed to manage the concerts. They will be held in Center Market Hall on the evenings of, March 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The Officers’ Association approved the recommendation of the committee appcint- ed several months ago, that the by-iaws of the organization be changed so as to pro- vide that the initiation fee shall be $1 and the quarterly dues 75 cents. Engineers Grow Energetic. At a meeting of the officers of the En- gineer Corps Monday evening last business- like preparations were made to greatly in- crease the efficiency of the organization, in view of the approaching inaugural parade. As one of the officers expressed it, the en- gineers mean to “hustie’ with unprece- dented energy from now on. At the con- clusion of the meeting the officers received instruction in the new manual of arms by First Lieut. Glendie B. Young, and this in- novation is to be continued indefinitely. First Lieut. Frank L. Graham will conduct a sword drill. A drill pf the battaJion, it is announced, will take;place this evening after the ordered rifle practice 1s concluded. “The position of the Engineer Corps as regards drilling,” said Maj.'Gilbert Thomp- son, who has just returned to the city after an extended absence, to @ Star reporter yesterday, ‘4s somewhat misunderstood. There are always quite a number of men in all military centers who have gone through a good deal of active service in the regular or yolunteer forces, including other military organizations, who would like to come Into the militia if they could be relieved in a measure from drill, and de- vote more time to rifle praqtice or to some other special branch of military art. very Teason exists why such-men should be af- forded such a aes andopportunity. When the Engineer Corps was organized this fact Was taken into consideration, and it was understood that drill was to be made a minor object of its study and practice. I consider that Gen. Ordway acted wisely, and time has proved such to be the case, as it has kept men in the guard and drawn others into it who would have otherwise never been retained or enlisted. Whenever oceasions have required it, the corps has held special drill for such purpose, and has always acquitted itself with credit. Not Up to Date. “I am ready to admit that the drill of the ergineers is not up to date just at present, largely due to my preference to wait until the tactics and manual were completed. I have not wished to drill men and shortly afterward find sit necessary to shortly go to Hampton Roads to join the,| break myself and them into a new system, north Atlantic squadron. 1 believe,- however, in changing tactics promptly, the moment it becomes necessary, in. view of the present rapid changes and progress in military science. THe corps has already taken up drills and recruiting in earnest, in anticipation of the coming in- auguration parade and brigade camp. In corclusion, I may add that it has always been understood that if any company of the ccrps should desire to become a drill company and compete as such it would be aided by the corps, provided that such a departure could be accomplished without detriment to the engineers’ study and prac- tice. Also, that it is considered a duty and an object of the corps to improve and raise the standard of marksmanship in the guard Record for Three Months. The record of the District National Guard for the past quarter in the way of appoint- ments of officers, resignations and dishgn- orable discharges, is as follows: Appointments—ist Battalion: Second Lieu- tenant Jesse B. K. Lee, to be captain of Company C, Private Edward W. Zea, to be first lieutenant of Company C, and Pri- vate Walter D. Davidge, jr., to be second lieutenant of Company C. Sixth Battalion: Sergeant James E. Hos- ford, to be first lieutenant of Company B, and Thacker V. Walker, to be first lieuten- ant of Company C. Resigned: First Carll, Company C, Ist Battalion; Captain Harry D. King, Company D, 3d Battalion; First Lieutenant J. Julius Lund, Company C, Sth Battalion; First Lieutenant J. O. Manson, Company 5b, 2d Battalion; First Lieutenznt Thomss H. Means, Company D, 3d Battalion; Captain James F. Oyster, Company B, 2d Battalion; Captain George Phebus, Company B, 5th Battalion, and Captain John S. Tomlinson, Company B, 6th Battalion. Dishonorably discharged—Robert M. Bos- well, private, Company’ C, 6th. Battalion; W. T. Brooke, private, Company B, lst Battalion; Edward E. Carismond, private, Company B, 5th Battalion; Alton W. Davis, private, Company C, bth Battalion; Syd- ney A. Jonas, private, Company C, Ist Bat- talion; Thomas F. Keane, private, Com- pany D, Ist Battalion; Frank E. Lanman, private, Company B, ist Battalion; Rob- ert McWhirt, private, Company C, 5th Battalion; Henry Manders, private, Com- pany C, dth Battalion; W. A. O'Meara, pri- vate, Company A, Sth Battalion; William T. Ryan, private, Company B, Sth Bat- talion; Stuart Shea, private, Company A, 5th Battalion; Charles H. Strother, privs Company D, Ist Separate Battalion; Hor ard L. Swope, private, Company B, oth Battalion; William Thompson, private, Company D, 1st Separate Battalion; Sam- uel 3. Wallace, private, Company D, Ist Separate Battalion; Frank Waple, »rivate, Company C, 5th Battalion; George F. Watts, private, Company A, Ist Battalion. Notes. The dishonorable discharge of Private Charles F. Scott, Company B, Engineer Corps, has been revoked. At the semi-annual meeting of Company » 2d Battalion, held Tuesday evening last, W. Lawrence Hazard vas re-elected recording secretary, E. A. Nelson was elected financial secretary, and Frank M. Collins was elected treasurer. Color Sergeant W. W. Cookson of the Engineer Corps has been called to ais home in Maine because of a death in the family. Company A, Washington Light Infantry Corps, has issued cards for an informal New Year reception and hop to be held at the armory of the corps on the evening of January 11, from 9 to 12 o'clock. an - ODD FELLOWS. The Twenty-First Anniversary of Old Ark Lodge Celebrated. The twenty-first anniversary of Old Ark Lodge, No. 1695, G. U. O. of O. F., was celebrated Thursday evening last at Odd Fellows’ Hall, M street between 16th and 17th streets northwest. After devotional exercises by the chap- lain, G. W. Willis, M. V. P. C. B. Walker, master of ceremonies, introduced Secretary Thomas E. Scott, who made an exhaustive report of the condition of the lodge, and which showed the organization to be in a healthy and prosperous condition in every particular. The address of welcome was made by P. G, Master James T. Walker. M. V. P. S. W. Watson responded on behalf of W. A. Freeman Lodge, and congratulated Old Ark Lodge for the example they have set for the other lodges of the order. Mrs. Rowena Lumpkins responded on be- half of the Cleopatra, No. 186, H. of R. The closing address was delivered by P. N. F.Wm. L. Tignor. A brief speech was made by Mr. Thomas H. Wright, president of the Odd Fellows’ Association. The music was by Washington Musical Orchestra, Prof. Washington, leader; Prof. R. J. Daniels, organist. The committee in charge was composed of C. B. Walker, chairman; E. H. Smith, Chas. L. Jackson, Shad Wil- kins, John T. Simmons, Thos. E. Scott, R. J. Daniels, Dr. Wm. L. Tignor. Officers of Union Friendship Lodge, No. $91, G. U. O. of O. F., for the ensu- ing term were installed at the regular meeting this week, as follows: Advocate, P.N. F., J. H. Smiller; chaplain, P. N. F., P. 8S. P. G.N., J. C. Norwood; W. T. G. M., G. H. Johnson; B. 8., P. . W. Honesty; V. G., H. Keys; N. G G. M., J. F. Minor; P. W., G. BE. L. N. F., J. Milburn; P. N. F., F. West; I. G., P. N. F. R. Beverly; warden, C. West; supporters to N. G., W. H. Powell and W. Green; supporters to V. G., J. Cur- ties and W. Wilson; lecturer master, P. F., H. W. Honesty; deputy lecturer master, P.W. G. M., J. F. Minor. —_—.——_ Human Ants, As Policeman Anderson was patrolling his beat in the vicinity of Eckington last night he noticed suspicious movements in a huge pile of sand. The policeman con- ducted an investigation and found that a quintet of men had burrowed into the sand, and s2veral of them were asleep. “Sort of human ants, your honor,” sug- gested Prosecuting Attorney Pugh during the trial of the men on a charge of vagran- cy today in the Police Court. They gave their names as Wiliam Johnson, Josepi Love, John Quinley, Frank O'Brien and Robert Crawford. “Crawford,” remarked the court to the individual last mentioned, “this is the third time you have been before me. The first time I let you go on your promise to leave the city. I stipulated that if you were again brought before me I would make it warm for you. You were scon arrested again and went down for thirty days. This time I'l make it sixty days. The others will get ten days each, just to show them that Washington is a bad place for tramps to visit.” : —_—— Rev. S. B. Barnitz, D.D., the western secretary of the board of home missions of the general syncd of the Lutheran Church, will spend a few days in this city the coming week. Tomorrow morning he will fill the pulpit at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. In the evening Dr. Barnitz will preach at the Church of the Reformation. SPOPOO SESE SFOOSS OSCE SHES OSOO Better Than cure, is prevention. If subject to rheumatism, ward off its attacks by purify- ing your blood now with @ thorough course Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘The best—in fact, the One True Blocd Purifier. Hood’s Pills 22 cure Liver Ills; easy to take,casy to operate.25¢. LIKE A DOG'S BARK, is a sign that there is something foreign around which shouldn't be there, You can quiet the noise, but the danger may be there “just. the Your same. SCOTT'S EMULSION ‘or Cod-liver Oil is not a cough spe- Coug h, cific; it does not merely allay the ‘symptoms, but it does iva strength to the body so that it is able to throw off the disease. Put up in 50 cts. and $1.00 sizes. 4 ’VE 2 CLOCKS MADE IN PARIS. 411 that ts left out of a dozen—msde to, my spe- lal order. ‘These clocks are hand-painted on Dresden China—are equipped with the finest French qovements—and in are the most fal imaginable. I've sold the others at these Hog ee ROE for $10, Gas ates Ey port tnat #10 Gian dota “SPIER,” 310 Ninth St. N. W. ja8-140 Lieutenant J. Henry : MOODY CHOIR, First Rehearsal of the Season Agreed Upon, The first rehearsal of the Moody Choir will take place next Tuesday evening at the First Baptist Church. This was agreed upon yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the board of governors of the big musical organization, but, owing to the fact that a nu fer of the members of the choir have engagements to sing in various concerts and musical events during the coming two or three weeks, it was deemed advisable not to arrange for rehearsals after that date at the present time. The meeting of the board settled several matters of a busi- ness nature, including the election to fill two vacancies on the board and also the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. M. D. Peck, the former secretary-treasurer of the choir, who was forced to resigh on account of ill health. The two vacancies on the board were caused by the resignations of Mr. Frank A. Wilson and Mr. Pliny M. Hough, Dr. George C. Sampson of the First and Dr. Frank Swartwout of the Cal- vary Baptist Churches being chosen to fill their places. Mr. William J. Palmer was elected as secretary-treasurer of the choir. Headquarters for the season will be estab- lished at 1337 F street, where an assistant secretary, to be named later, will be on hand three days in the week to give any information relative to the organization which may be desired. Se Se Mr. J. Louis Loose, the Florist, cor. 12th & F, makes a specialty of artistic floral decorations for receptions, dinners,ete. —Advertisement. —— Extra Large Chamois Skin, 16c. —worth double. Monday only—at Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, cor. 11th & F sts.—Ad. ee SS Friendly Suit. For the partition of part of the Blagden subdivision in the county, and of several pieces of city property, Thomas Blagden has filed a friendly suit against Silliman Blagden and others. eee te A fine building lot, 55 ft. by 85 ft. (about), on 12th st. near Pa. ave. southeast, will be sold by trustees at auction on Monday af- ternoon, at 4:30 o'clock. See advt. > — The Most Exquisite Table Decorations are originated and achieved by Gude, 1224 —Advertisement. Common colds bring on Catarrh, Bronchitis and often lead to Con- sumption. The rawness and sore- ness of the nose and throat is caused by the action of the germs on the mucous membrane. Booth’s “Hyomei”’ is an antiseptic bacillicide. It acts instantly on the germs and _ stops their work; all inflammation disap- pears; the head clears and the cough- ing ceases. It ‘CURES BY INHALATION.’ Portland, Me., Nor. 10, 1896. I was a great sufferer from the wffects of severe cold which settled in my th I was induced to use Hyomei. 1 fonnd to n rprise and satis. faction that it acted like a und aimont immediate few days. T cons! n par exrel- lence and can sately assure Ril in search ot arene edy of inestimable value and merit that they will not be disappetnted in its use. L. L. BRAZIER. | ig pues aioe | Guarantee gu,req er: Outfit during 1497, anyw | States, and who will say that | done them no good, can have thelr funded by applying direct to the 23 East 20th st, New York (Signed) ROT. nooTa, 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 alm, 25 cents. Pamphlets free. Core Mt you will write or call W. S. Thompson, 703 15th st., Washington. Jad-s,t,th-8t sme and froe advice ITCHING ECZEMA. ITCHING INT AND BLEE! SUFFERS TERRIBLY. FACE RAW ING FROM CONSTANT SCRATCHING, EVERY KNOWN REMEDY TRIED. THOROUGHLY ALARMED, HE TRIES GUTIGURA REMEDIES. NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT NEXT MORNING CURE SPEEDY AND COMPLETE. My little boy was afficted with Eczema in acute form for nearly a year, during which time we tried without success, if not every known remedy, at least a sufficient number to become thoroughly alarmed. Remedies that proved efficacious for others had no apparent effect upon the child. The disorder appeared on the right cheek, and was of a blistery and bloody form. His pillow, mornings, Would bear the bloody imprint of the side of bis face, while It was impossible to prevent the little fellow from scratching his face, owing to the in- tensity of the itching. Being advised to try CUTI- CURA, I purchased a box. The first application was made before putting the child to bed at night, and the statement may be doubted, but it is never- theless a fact, that the appearance of the affected parts showed A NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT THE NEXT MORNING. Continued use of CUTI- CURA fully demonstrated its success, and as a re- sult my child has as fair and smooth skin as can be found anywhere. We used every local applica- tion, bottle after bottle of blood medicines, all to ho purpose. It was only when CUTICURA was used did he find relief. These facts can be veritied by local drugzists, Messrs. Baird Bros. W. 8. NEEDHAM, Editor and Pub, Standard, Pataskala, Ohio. SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT.—Werm baths, with OUTICURA SOAP, gentle applications of CUTICURA @intment) and mild doses of CUTI- A RESOLVENT (blood purifier). POTTER AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Props., Boston, GUTICURA PLASTERS cl When others FAIL. _ Just Once A Year : Tt 1s possible to buy Furniture and * Carpets here—at prime factory cost— That time ts here—-NOW! We are cleaning house — clearing away all | broken lots—resulting from our great \. holiday trade. During all of this cost |e sale you are just as welcome as ever I to eaxy weekly or monthly payments é Parlor Suites, Chamber Suites, AT ie Sideboards, Pre x Hall Racks, FACTORY a Rockers, ‘Carpets, On Credit. There are broken lots in all grades of furniture—short lengths in our expensive gradex of carpet—and tt be a grand feast f til these things are * you get here—the more find to select from. laid and ned FR waste in matching figures GROGAN MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh street n.w., Bet. H and I sts, = most will . * * . * ° * IS JuT-Saa CITY ITEMS. Upright Pianos For Rent, $4 and $ mo. F. G. SMITH, 1225 Pa. ave. it The Effect of Beer Drinking. The unchallenged opinion of more than 300 prominent physicians on a recent occa- sion in New York will no doubt be interest- ing to the public: “The moderate use of a light stimulating food in the form of Beer is beneficial to mankind, inasmuch as it strengthens the nerves’ and nourishes the body.” Case of 24 pints of “Ruby Lager” for $1. Wash. Brewery Co., 4th and F ne. 1 5 Calm Piano Toning, $1.50 First-class work and guaranteed. Drop postal. JAS. R. DURITZ, h st. s.e. 1% eas Japanese Napkins, $1.55 per 1,000, Gould's. jay-20" Baker’s Cod Liver Oil is the only reliable remedy for Consumption, Throat and Lung Diseases. Sold by druggists. J. C. Baker Co., Philadelphia. Insist on Baker's Oil. Established 1830. 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. nw. btw. D and E. no2i-s,tu,ch,tf Royal Headache Powders cure. mh5-m,w,f,stf oe 10c. 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. 45-t,th,s-tf se The King of Pills is Beecham’s. $y8-dly tates aera RoyalGlueMucilage sticks éverything.10c. ON YOUR DAYS “AT HOME” you'll ecive Tea, of course, Have good tea—tea that your guests will enjoy. They'll ack for none better than BURCH- ELL’S SPRING LEAF TEA. ‘It’s pure— hes the etrength and flavor of teas at double the price. Only 50c. pound. X,, W- BURCHELL, 13% F STREET. Furs to go —at peices far below ectual value. Al- though we are having Fur weather and those Fors ere in great demand, we have ent the prices so as to enable everybody to wear Furs. ‘Too many reductions to specify. Visit our store and see the money-saving opportunities which awalt you. Son, B. H. Stinemetz Furriers and Hatters, 1237 Pa. ave. moved, 25 cents. PROF. J. J. GEORGES & SON, If your eyes are not alike g Just io malt each ee. weeer: GROWING 3} ) I a, cured. Our Bunion and Corn 8 to 6 Tis Bac aves a Su 10 6 p.m. - ave. Rw, 9 to 12. a” antee every glass to it. catty, feat lene = ds afford absolute comfort. Corns re- $/ .25 Optical Specialists. mouglicg+#1. 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