Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1897, Page 12

12 — LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“In Old Kentucky.” The ter—Gilmore and Leonard in s Alley.” columbia Theater.—Al. Minstreis. Grand Opera House.—Chas. A. Gardner “Fatherland.” Ice Palace, 5th and L streets—Real ice skating, aad fancy skating by George Meagher, champton of the world. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Al Reeves’ Big Show Lafayette Square Opera House. — Mr. Richard Mansfield in “Beau Brummel. ew National Theater.—Mr. Otis Skinner Romeo and Juliet.” Welard Hall—Exhibitien of the Cine- raphe Stephen's P. E. Parish Hall.—Lecture by Mr. Leon Vincent on “Oliver Wendell Holmes. G. Fields’ Com- in oe EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall. Glymont and interme- Giate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Washingtor. for Norfolk and Monroe at 7 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:40, 10:0 15, 2:05 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave 12% street and Pennsylvania av for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ———=4 To the trade—Try our make of goods for the money. National Cigar Factory, 1011 Pa.av. ~ - 40 SPE “IALS at Johnston’: CITY AND DISTRICT. Eclectic Medical Society. At the regularemonthly meeting of the Eclectic Medical Society of the District of Columbia, held January 19, the following gentlemen were elected officers of the so- ciety for the ensuing year: President, Thos. Robinson, M. D.; first vice president, M. L. Juhlin, M. D.; second vice president, O. A. Purdey, M. D.; treasurer, George MacDon- ald. M. D.: secretary, E. G. Benson, M. D.; censors, W. M. H. Heiser, M. D.; Wm. Geddes, and George Egleston, M. D. The address to the society was delivered homas Robinson. ———— Dr. Conaty’s Reception. Rev. Dr. Conaty, the new rector of the Catholic University, will give a reception im McMahon Hall tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock to the professors, students and others connected with the institution. To- day he had his first official meeting with the faculty. Yesterday Dr. Conaty enter- tained at dinner the members of the class of ly Cross College, Worcester, Mass., in which he graduated. Every mem- ber of the class became a pri Dr. Con- aty’s guests were Rev. Father C. E. Burke orth Adams, Rev. Father Phelan of Rev. Father John B. Daly of Rev. Father D. F. Cronin of r Rev. Father John F. Mundy of Cembridgeport and Rev. Father D. H. O'Neill of Worcester. —_—_. Watch for a railroad; Congress Heights.— Advertisement. D. — Geographic Soctety. At the meeting of the National Geographic Society tomorrow evening, in the hal! of the Cosmos Club, Mr. T. 8S. O'Leary of the hydregraphic office, Navy Department, will give an illustrated lecture on “Winds and Their Uses,” in which he will explain the various types of ocean weather and show the importance of a knowledge of meteor- ology in practical navigation by sailing vessels. —___ Third Army Corps Association. The Third Army Corps Association held one of its “old-time” meetings last evening in G. A. R. Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. The subject of the forthcoming annual banquet, March 12, aroused marked enthusiasm among the old veterans, who leok forward to that event with very pleas- ant anticipations. Addresses were made on subjects of interest to all concerned, and the meeting adjourned, all feeling that they had spent a most enjoyable evening. =e Things Worth Knowing. Every time a person is confronted with some puzzling question the need of such a book as The Evening Star Almanac for 1Se7 is felt. Answers to all sorts of queries and thousands of facts not printed else- where are found within its covers. It can be obtained from all newsdealers and at the counting room of The Evening Star. 25 cents a copy. —— Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. S ——————— A Joyous Grand Army Gathering. There was a pleasant fraternal meeting of members of the various Grand Army posts at Grand Army Hall last night, Lin- coln Post, No. 3, being the host, and com- rades of Nos. 6, 8, 11, 14 and 12 being the guests. Department Commander McElroy and staff were present. The meeting was presided over by Commander Bresnahan, and Comrade Tyler Powell explained ite object. Capt. McElroy made an address, the Old Boys’ Quartet sang songs, the Weaver brothers gave mandolin and guitar du T. H. Sypherd read a poem, Dr. Arnold a recitation, Past Department Chap- lain Swallow made an address, ind, after the singing of “America,” rations were served. ————__. Lt to Indianapolis - d Chicago. he B. and O. railroad is operating a through line of Pullman buffet drawing room sleeping cars between Baltimore, Ww ashington, Indianapolis and Chicago via price leaving Washington 11:45 a.m., arriving Indianapolis 7:00 a.m., Chi 12.00 noon.—Advt. eee ———— The W. C. T. v. Convention. An adjourned meeting of the District W. C. T. U. quarterly convention was held yes- terday at local headquarters, 910 F street, to hear the report of Mrs. Margaret D. Ellis, national superintendent of the de- Partment, on legislation and the enforce- ment of law. The two subjects Specially reported on were the age limit for the pro- tection of girls in the District, and the pro- hibition of intoxicants in the Capitol. The reports from the various superintendents were submitted, and showed that during the last quarter the work had progressed satisfactorily. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Platt an- T. U. demonstra- nounced that the W. C. tion would probably be held at Hamlin . E. Church. She also asked that steps = taken for the proper observance of the an- niversary of the birth of Neal Dow, which occurs March 20, and that the W. C. T. U. be much in evidence at the congress of mothers, which convenes February 17 to 19, inclusive. New Throu; —.__. $1.25 to Baltimore and Return ja B. and O. R. R. All trains January and 24 Valid for return passage a] following Monday.—Advt. aaa oe Debating the Single Tax. Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather many persons went to Typographical Tem- ple last evening to hear the debate between the Single Tax Club and the Socialist Club on the question, “Will the single tax benefit the wage-earner?” No decision was given by the chairman, Rev. Alex. Kent, the au- ditors being left to determine the merits of the arguments. Mr. Maurice Peachin, for the affirmative, opened the discussion, speaking for the single-taxers, and Mr. Arthur Keep, in the negative, represented the socialists. Messrs. Lee, Pierce, Stiner, ‘Wood and Groh also discussed the subject. ————__ Shelving, Dressed, 2 C is Per Foot. Libbey & Co., 6th st. and New York ave. ~-Advertisement. —————e Officers Installed. At a meeting of National Council, No. 220, National Unton, held last evening, the fol- lowing officers were installed for the ensu- ing year: E. C. Ford, president: W. A. Pet- riken, vice president: W. 8. Detwiler, ex- President: A. C. Parker, speaker; G. P. Hoskinson, recording secretary: H. W. Scammell, fmancial secretary; J. T. Donald. son, chaplain; W. 8. Detwiler, treasurer; Pietro Livigni, = M. Hellmuth, ser- geant-at-arms: E. J. doorkeeper; EB. J. CG. H. Calvert, B. A. Creecy, USE OF SALT. Eckington Road Damages Plant of the Metropolitan Line. ‘There was an interesting hearing today in the Police Court, in which the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home-Railroad Company fig- ured as defendant, indirectly, and the Met- Topolitan Railroad Company, also indirect- ly, as complainant. The defendants, in fact, were John Kane, J. F. Robey, Arthur Thorpe, Charles Jueschke, George Klug end R. Jenkins, employes of the Eckington road, and they were arraigned on an in- formation setting forth that they “did then and there injure and destroy a certain plough attached to a car, the property of the Metropolitan Railroad Company, con- trary to an act for the preservation of peace and protection of property approved July 2, 1892." ‘The men named were arrested last even- ing as they were in the act of shoveling salt oa the tracks. Three of them were so engaged directly in front of the Balti- more and Ohio depot at New Jersey ave- nue and C streets. On complaint of Mr. F. N. Thomas, supervisor of the Metro- politan road, the men were taken into cus- tedy. ‘When the case was called before Judge Kimball today, Attorney John Ridout ap- peared for the defendants, while President George H. Harries and several other offi. cials of the company were present. Prose- cuting Attorney Pugh explained to the court that because of the placing of salt on the tracks a portion of the plant of the Metro- politan road had been destroyed, and that traffic over the line had been delayed. Mr. Pugh thought the parties were clearly guilty under the act of July 2, 1892. “Is not this a case for civil action?” ask- ed the court. “If the Metropolitan company feels ag- grieved,” added Attorney Ridout, “this is not the proper court in which to bring the action. There are two courses open, a suit for damages or an application for an in- Junction. Furthermore, the language of the information that confronts us here is not sufficient to charge a misdemeanor.” “If these men have committed the act charged, and that act resulted in injury, then they are liable,” contended Mr. Pugh. ‘Mus: there not have been intent to in- the court wanted to know. claim that it was done with intent,” replied Mr. Pugh. “By the mere deposit- ing of the salt the destruction of the plant of the road necessarily followed. “This is a case where one cozporation as- serts a right and another corporation as- serts another right,” stated Mr. Ridout. “I ask that the information be quashed on the ground that it does not chgrge an of- fense.” “I should like the hear the facts before rendering a decision,” remarked the court. Policemen Herbert and Harlow testified that they saw the defendants shoveling salt on the tracks and to arresting them. Supervisor Thomas of the Metropolitan read explained that the salt burned the plows and fuse of the cars and put a stop to the operation of the road. Friday last twenty-two plows were rendered useless, and Saturday eighteen plows, as the result of the use of salt, according to Mr.Thomas. President Harries took the stand and tes- tified that seven weeks ago he called the attention of Receiver Schoepf of the Eck- ington road to the matter, requesting that salt not be used on the tracks of the Met- Topolitan road or those contiguous to it. Mr. Schoepf replied that he would do all in his power to comply with the juest. Joseph W. Dugan, foreman of the elec- trical and mechanical department of the Metropolitan road, explained at length the method of insulation and added that salt brine destroys the Insulation. Water and snow, according to Mr. Dugan, do not affect the plant. Prosecuting Attorney Pugh at this point announced the case of the District closed, and Attorney Ridout stated that he would not offer any testimony. i “I do not think this is a case intended to be covered by the act,” ruled the court. “I think the remeéy should be by civil ac- tion. Both companies have the use of these tracks. Each is trying to serve the public at a time when the elements are unpropi- tious. One uses salt, and the other objects. It Is a state of things that ought to be remedied, but I do not think the case comes under this act. Dismissed.” a THE CONVENTION CLOSED. End of the An Conference of the Christian Endeavorers. The fifth annual convention of the Dis- trict of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union, which began Monday afternoon at the Calvary Baptist Church, closed last evening with a consecration meeting, led by Rev. Dr. H. M. Wharton of Baltimore. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the large auditorium of the church was well filled. Mr. M. M. Shand presided, and the usual preliminary praise service was held, with Mr. Harry G. Kimball at the organ. Mr. W. D. Robinson, chairman of the committee on resolutions, submitted resolu- tions, which were adopted by a unanimous vote. The resolutions declared “That we heartily thank the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for their efforts in se- curing the proper observance of the Lord's day as a day of rest and quiet,” and “that, believing, as we do, that the saloon is the greatest evil in our city, we most earnestly petition the Senate committee on public buildings and grounds and the Senate com- mittee on the District of Columbia, respec- tively, for speedy and favorable reports on the Little bill (H. R. 7083) to prohibit the sale of Mquor in the Capitol building and grounds, and the Morse bill (H. R. 1888) to make the liquor law of the District of Columbia enforcible.” After some announcements by Mr. Shand and Mr. Bradley, Dr. Wharton and Rev. S. J. Smith, pastor of Central Methodist Pro- testant Church, conducted devotional ex- ercises. The subject of the address of the even- ing was “The Dignity, Duty and Destiny of the Christian. r. Wharton, who made the address, spoke eloquently for half an hour. Indi Commissioners. The twenty-sixth annual conference of the United States board of Indian com- missioners, with revresentatives of the various missionary societies engaged in In- dian work, was concluded yesterday. Prominent among those present were Sec- retary Francis, Commissioner of Indian Af- fairs Browning, Civil Service Commissioner Proctor, Gen. Jchn Eaton, Dr. Sheldon Jackson, Darwin R. James, General Whit- tlesey, Philip C. Garrett, Bishop Wm. D. Walker, Charles Lyman, Herbert Welsh, secretary of the Indian Rights Association; Chaplain Turner-of the Hampton Institute, Francis E. Leupp, Mrs. Amelia 8. Qui: ton, president of the Woman's Indian As- sociation; Charles F. Meserve, president of the Raleigh College; Rev. Mr. Rider, president of «he board of American mis- sions, and ex-Senator Dawes. Reports of the work of the past year were read, and a number of papers touch- ing upon various phases of work among and for the Indians were discussed. At the conclusion of the proceedings the following platform was proposed the committee of arrangements and ted by the board: “Resolved, That the board indorse the movement to free all branches of the In- dian service from partisan politics; that the board approve the passage of the Meiklejohn bill forbidding. the sale of in- toxicating liquors to Indians; that we commend Jud, Howry of the Court of Claims for his defense of the Indians against unjust depredation claims; that we commend Superintendent of Indian Schools Hatlman to President-elect McKinley, with suggestion that he be retained in office; that a committee be appointed to wait upon the President after his inauguration im the interest of the Indians.” ees Lafayette Post. The new headquarters of Lafayette Post, No. 20, G. A. R., 512% 9th street, were oc- cupied for the first time last evening. Com- mander N. A. Dillon presided, and after the regular meeting a program of speeches and recitations was carried out, and was enjoyed by a number of the members of the Woman's Relief Corps and other visit- ors. Addresses were made by Representa- tives J.-D. Hicks of Pennsylvania, Henry M. Baker of New Hampshire, T. M. Mahon of Pennsylvania, Department Commanders J. H. Patrick and John Cadle THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1897-12 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. Richard Mansfield gave two performances at the Lafayette Square Opera House yes- terday, presenting in the afternoon his new play, “Castle Sombras.” The piece is not the dismal affair that one had been led to belieye it was from the notices in the New York papers, but is rather a cynical, ro- mantic comedy. The hero ts hardly in Mr. Mansfield’s line, and the part will not prove one of his successful ventures. At night Mr. Mansfield as the Duke of “Richard III.” The play was sumptuously mounted, and as a production it was perhaps the finest presentation of this tragedy that has ever been seen in Washington. Careful and accurate atten- tion had been given both as to scenic and costume details, and the stage pictures were something to be warmly praised. Mr. Mans- field’s impersonation of Richard has im- proved since it was first given here, some seven years ago, but it is still uneven. There are passages which are equal to any that have been given by those who have become famous in this part, and there are others which are so wide a departure from the traditional lines that, while they exhibit originality on the part of the actor, can hardly be accepted as correct. The large number of characters required in this play tested the resources of Mr. Mansfield’s com- pany, and it is sufficient to say that all the parts were well sustained. Miss Beatrice Cameron made a handsome and effective Lady Anne, and Mr. Jewett was a manly Euchmond. Tonight Mr. Mansfield will appear in “Beau Brummel,” in which he is seen at his best, and which is one of his happicst efforts. New National Theater.—Mr. Otis Skinner showed his versatility and his adaptability for romantic work by his excellent perform- ance of Claude Melnotte in Bulwer's “Lady of Lyons” at the New National Theater yesterday afternoon. This is a play that always attracts more ladies than gentle- men, and the general rule was not departed from in the character of the audience yes- terday afternoon. Mr. Skinner's work in this role will compare favorably with those of the former period who are best remem- bered in the part, and that he pleased his audience was fully manifest by the ap- plause he received. Tonight Mr. Skinner will appear in “Romeo and Juliet.” Columbia Theater.—Modern minstrelsy is making great strides to the fore, and the aggregation of black and white face talent- ed entertainers, headed by Al. G. Field, that last evening, at the Columbia Thea- ter, gave its first production in this city stands in close proximity to the top of the ladder. The company is large, both as re- gards numbers and ability; it is richly cos- umed, and the entertainment is all that uld be desired, judging from the enthu- siastic applause of an audience that filled the house, notwithstanding the decidedly unpropitious state of the weather. The first part, particularly pleasing to the eye, was styled “The Court of Momus.” There were at least a dozen bones and tambos, in red satin costumes. The interlocutor and balladists were in court attire of white, with white faces, while the thoroughly effi- cient orchestra, in black satin, formed a harmonious background. Then there were king’s pages, jesters and guards. Dan Quinlan was an ideal interlocutor, while Al. Field, Lew Sully, Neil O'Brien and Matt Diamond looked after the bulk of the work on the ends. The latest ballads were sung by Will Walling, J. W. Norton, James Bradley and Harry Fielding, and comic songs by Neil O’Brien, Lew Sully and Al. Field. The olio consisted of really excel- lent features. It was opened by Eddie Fox with a solo and several clever imita- tions on the violin. The club swinging of Ollie Young has never been surpassed in this city. A characteristic and realistic game of base ball between the Darktowns and the Slapjacks, intended as a satire on the national game, with Li Hung Chang in the person of Al. Field as the umpire, brought down the house. Lew Sully, in a monologue, was more than amusing, while a dance of the brownies, participated in by the majority of the company, was a revela- tion in the acrobatic and terpsichorean lines. Bogert and O’Brien, in a musical specialty, were unusually original and mirth-provoking, and Apollo, in a slack- wire exhibition, was in reality a wonder. Vocal selections by the Al. G. Field Octet, in costume, introducing the Madrigal Quar- tet, consisting of young boys from the Notre Dame Cathedral, and also stereopti- con views, were well received. The enter- tainment concluded with a side-splitting comedy entitled the “Darktown Circus,” interpreted by Clayton and Jenkins, and a remarkably educated donkey, Jasper, that acted its part as well as did the’men. “Humors of Parliament.’—‘The Humors of Parliament,” one of the sketches in which Harry Furniss, the famous English artist-entertainer, will appear at the Columbia Theater next week, is an amusing reproduction of humor- ous incidents and scenes in the British heuse of commons and house of lords. The description of a session of parlia- ment illustrated by hundreds of Mr. Furniss’ caricature sketches of eminent British statesmen, many of whom are also represented in walk, tones and gestures as they appear while speaking, entering or leaving parliament, &c. Nothing funnier has ever been given in the form of an en- tertainment than Mr. Furniss’ impersona- ticns of Salisbury, Chamberlain, Balfour, Gladstone, “‘The Member for Ballyhooley” and other prominent characters in parlia- ment. At the same time, the instructive feature has not been neglected, and oa clean idea is given in detail of the methods of conducting public business in the Brit- ish national legislature. Champion Fancy Skater._Mr. Meagher, the champion fancy and figure skater of the world, gave his second exhibition of the week at the Convention Hall Ice Palace last night, changing his program of move- ments and presenting some entirely new figures. Mr. Meagher’s repertoire of fig- ures amounts to about 800 movements, and he will, on account of the change of pro- gram nightly, be able to give the most of them before the close of this week. Last night his audience was half again as large az it was Morday evening, and it is safe to presume that there will be an increase every evening during the week. Mr. Meagher’s exhibition lasted last night for over a half hour, and in that time he re @ program of figures and difficult feats which probably goes beyond anything ever seen in’ this country, or, in fact, in any ofher. New field movements were intro- duced last night, which showed that Mr. Meagher is a true master of all the science of the » and which for skill and daring surpassed anything that has been put be- fore the public by any fancy skater. Mr. Meagher’s exhibition tonight will be given with an entire change of program. The Cinematographe.—One of the most interesting and pleasing, as well as in- structive entertainments which the people of Washington have had within their reach for a long ‘time, is the cinematographe ex- hibition at Willard Hall. Tne beauties of the cinematographe have not yet become familiar to the amusement-loving Wash- ingtenians, but when they are better un. derstood the exhibition will doubtless at- tract the liberal patronage it deserves. For those who are not familiar with the cinem- atographe it may be explained that it is @ mechenism by which photceraphs of an- imate and moving objects are thrown upon @ screen and the movements are repro- duced. This is done by_ means of a series of photographs taken in such rapid suc- cession that every motion of the object is caught, and in the reproduction these pho- tographs, following each other so rapidly that the eye cannot detect the pauses be- tween them, gives the appearance of a liv- ing. active figure upon the screen. One of the pictures represents a scene upon the coast of France, where the water is break- ing over the rocks on the shore. The ac- vancing, curling wave is plainly traced as it rolls up the beach, and when it dashes it- self against the rock disappears in a cloud of spray. It is so realistic that it seems strarge not to hear the roar of the break- ers. One of the most interesting and thril- ling pictures is the movement of a squad- ron of cavalry. The line is seen advercing until a rank of mounted horse- men draws up and seems to halt abreast of the observer. The riders dismount, spring to their horses’ heads and stand at attention holding the bridles. For a few moments the observer is occupied with watching the beautiful horses, noting every movement of their head, the glances of in- jce in their eyes as they turn in surprise toward the camera that is pho- tographing them and seem to look Wirectly at the audience. Another similar scene is able, A fencing ‘contest between half a dozen students shows show rapidly the cinematographe takes eand. records th swiftest movement vibiifle to the eye an reproduces it. For therrest of this week the management wilkrintroduce a number of new scenes in thexexhibition, among them some very interesting plates taken at the coronation of ‘the czar. This is the second week of the ‘exhibition, and it !s billed to close on Saturday, so that but little time is left forithose who desire to witness @ performance of this kind, a chance which may not:be presented again in e@ long time. “Only a Farmer's ;Daughter.”—The at- traction at the Bijou Theater next week will be that ever weléome and popular melodrema, “Only a ®armer’s Daughter.” The accomplished young actor, Wilbert Melvill, has the leadifg role, supported by Miss-Constance Davenport, a sister of Fanry Davenport, and & company of com- petent players. The well-merited success of this play for the past three seasons is testimony enough for the -assertion that the “Standing room only” sign will be dis- played at the Bijou next week. There Will be no advance in prices, and the usual matinees will be given, ——_.__ DEATH OF LUCIEN H. SMITH. For Many Years a Teacher in the Dis- trict Schools. Lucien Harvey Smith, special agent of the department of labor, who died in Cin- cinnati on the 13th instant, was born in Michigan in 1849. He came to Washing- ton when eighteen years of age. Except during intervals when he was a clerk in the ninth census, the third auditor's office and the pension office,-he taught in the Public schools of the District from 1868 to 1882 at Benning, and on the Bladensburg road. The Bladensburg Road School build- ing was erected as the result of his energy in securing the necessary appropriation. He had a genius for teaching, and pre- ferred such work so much that he volun- tarily left the civil service to return to his school at a much lower salary. He antici- pated the methods now coming into gen- eral _use, and applied them in his own work twenty years ago. Hundreds of young men and women in the eastern part of the District hold him in grateful esteem as the one to whom their successful start in life is due. He was an early and ardent advocate of manual training, and secured the authority and appropriation for the in- vestigation which resulted in the report of the department of labor on industrial edu- cation. He was the author of Smith’s Historical Atlas, a successful text book. In 1882 Mr. Smith went to Minneapolis, where he taught school, read law and was admitted to the bar, and owned and edited the Minnesota Mirror, the organ of the labor unions and the’ people’s party. In 1884 he managed the Butler campaign in Minnesota, and failed by but few vores of an election to the legislature. In 1886 he Was appointed a special agent of the ce- partment of labor, where he found a con- genial fieid for his abilities and tastes. ~ Mr. Smith attracted peovte of all condi- tions and persuasions, and had an extra- ordinary number of warm friends in all parts of the country. He was a charter member of Local Assembly, 2672, K. of L., of this city, and a member of Minneapolis Lodge, No. 19, A. F. and A. } neapolis. His wife, to whom h ried in 1894, survives him. In accordance with Mr. Smith's directions, his funeral was inexpensive and unostentatious in the extreme. No religious services were held. Mr. Paul T. Bowen of this city delivered a brief eulogy, and the body was cremated in Cincinnati on the 15th instant. At a meeting in the Federal building, Cin- cinnati, Ohio, of the special agents of the United States department of labor on duty in that state, for the purpose of taking suitable action on the death of Special Agent Smith, Mr. Ethelbert Stewart was called to the chair, and Mr. A. W. Starck acted as secretary. A preamble and reso- lutions were adopted, setting forth the high esteem in which Mr. Smith was held by his associates. —— THE COMMISSIONERS’ ORDERS. Various Improvements’ in Water Mains, Sewers and Gas Lamps. The Commissioners have ordered: That 345 feet of 6-inch water main be laid in north side of M street between 19th and 20th streets northwest. Lay 380 feet of Ginch water main in Lowell (Lansing) street between: 18th and 14th streets, Brookland. » Lay 450 feet of 6-inch:main in north side of M street northwest between 18th and 19th streets. Erect public hydrant on east side of Nichols avenue south of Sheridan avenue, Hillsdale. Construct sewer in Potomac street north- west between N and O streets, under the permit system. That sewers be constructed as follows, chargeable to appropriation for the com- pletion of the Brookland sewer: Three hundred feet of 24-inch sewer and one manhole in Providence street between Queen and Wallace streets. Three hundred feet of 21-inch sewer and one manhole in Lansing street between Queen and Wallace streets. : Four hundred and sixty feet of 18-inch sewer and one manhole in Lansing street between Wallace and Duncan streets. That thirteen gas lamps in the vicinity of the Capitol grounds be discontinued on ac- count of the recent erection and lighting of electric arc lights; also, that lamp .on D street northwest between 14th and 15th streets, opposite No. 2 engine house, be dis- continued. The order of November 23,. 1896, in re private gas lamp on north side Yale street, east of 13th, is canceled, and in lieu thereof it 1s ordered that a new lamp-post and lantern be erected on the north side of Yale street between 12th and 13th streets. That repairs be made to Florida avenue between 14th and 15th streets. —__——>__. Very Nice White Pine, Dressed, 2c. per foot. Libbey & Co., 6th and N. Y. ave. — Advertisement. ———— New Corcoran Gallery. Announcement has been made that the old Corcoran Gallery of Art, at the corner of 17th street and Pennsylvania avenue, will be permanently closed-to visitors next Saturday, when the work of removing the paintings to the new home of the gallery will be begun. The work or removing the statuary is almost completed. No date has yet been set for the opening of the new A LOOK BACKWARD. ‘Twenty-Sixth Annual Reunion of the K. F. R. Society. The K. F. R. Society, that was organized in Washington in 1871, held its twenty- sixth annual reunion and banquet last night at the Ebbitt House. Representative Belknap of Ilhnois, president of the s0- ciety, sat at the head of the table and acted as toastmaster. Arrangements for the celebration were made by the board of gov- ernors, consisting of Mr. Benjamin Miller, Mr. Hugh Belknap, Rev. William Tayloe- Snyder, Mr. A. K: Parris, Mr. H. C. Tow- ers, Dr. William H. Fox and Mr. Louis J. Mauro. There was a bountiful spread, the banquet hall was beautifully decorated, and the flow of wit, anecdote and song was unbounded. President Belknap delivered his annual address on the subject of “Our Responsibility,” and the following toasts were responded to: “Preservation of youth- ful associations,” Henry E. Davis; “How I wish I were a boy,” William B. LeDuc; “The old society. J. C. Hardie; “The medical men,” Dr. F. N. Nesmith; “Orators —Nit,” J. Blake Kendall. Letters of regret were read from Capt. G.8.Bingham of Schuylkill arsenal; Mr. M. M. Duncan of Ishpeming, Mich.; Mr. Frank Jchns of Philadelphia; Mr. Willis Parris of Angeles, Cal.; Mr. Robert O. Harris, Brockton, Mass.; Lieut. J. W. Benet, Beth- lehem, Pa.; Mr. Gist Blair, 8t. Louis; Capt. Thomas N. Wood, U. S. M. C., Brooklyn; Rev. C. M. Addison, Fitchburg, Miss.; Col. Charles P. Bryan, Chicago; Lieut. John P. Findley, Sacketts Harbor, N. Y.; Capt. Frank Hobbs, U. 8. A., Watertown, Mass.; Mr. Mark B. Kerr, Valley Springs, Cal.; Mr. J. R. Whittington, Seattle, Wash., and Dr. P. Bryan Wood, University Club, Bal- timore. In addition to those already men- tioned, there were present Mr. A. K. Par- ris, Dr. H. M. Cuthbert, Mr. Benjamin Mil- ler, Mr. John F. Paret, Lieut. Augustus Almy, U. 8. N.; Mr. Joseph Chuyler Har- die, Mr. Anthony C. Addison, Mr. L. C. Chew, Col. William E. Almy and Mr. I. L. Redfern. Resolutions upon the death of Arthur Dickens Kerr, who died on November 27 last, were read and adopted, and the mem- cry of the deceased brother was drunk standing and in silence. —_—._—_ Beautifal Blooming Azalea Plants =all colors. Grand for house decorations. Priced right. Gude’s, 1224 F street.—Advt. —————— Sons of American Revolution. At the meeting of the District of Co- lumbla Society of the Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution last evening a committee, consisting of Gen. Wilcox, Gen. J. C. Breckinridge and ex-Commissioner John W. Douglass, was appointed to urge be- fore Congress the passage of House Dill No. 10028, setting aside a portion of the mall at the corner of 14th and B streets for the erection of a memorial hall, under the auspices of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A resolution was passed by the society requesting Congress to transfer the old battle ship Constitu- tion, at present at Portsmouth, N. H., to the District of Columbia, where it could be overhauled by the society and become one of the attractions of the city. Dr. E. M. Gallaudet read a paper on “Connecti- cut in the Revolution.” Prof. Otis T. Ma- son dealt with Virginia in the same man- ner. ————— The closing sale of East India art goods at Sloan's, 1407 G, tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Bargains to be had.—Advt. BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for its t leavening stre1 th and~healthfulness. Assures food against alum and all forms of adulteration common to the cheap brands. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. Seeetetetenereneete portend CITY ITEMS. To Lovers of Music. Attention is called to notice of Trustees’ Sale of an Upright Fischer Piano at 12 o'clock Saturday, 23d instant. The above is a $350 instrument, practically as good as new, and is now on exhibition at Sloan's auction rooms, 1407 G st. ja2i-2t —— When You Give a Tea have Rauscher, cor. Conn. ave. and L st., furnish the Ice Cream and Ices. First class. it 2 ————— -Pick Out Your Black Bass in the tank and have it brotled—a treat never before seen in this city, but we are original. PHILA. OYSTER HOUSE. 1t* ———_—_—__ For Throat Diseases and Coughs use Brown's Bronchia! Troches. Like all really good things, they are imitated. The genu- ine are sold only in boxes. 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 Sth st. n.w. btw. D and E. no2i-s,tu,ch,tf ee gga 25e. on the Dollar Saved On Painting. Rooms papered from $2 up. F. G. Nolte, 810 9th st. n.w. No branch. 45-t,th,s-tf ————— Protect Youi juable: Call at Sloan’s auction rooms, 1407 G st., and examine a Deibold Jeweler’s Safe to be offered at Trustees’ Sale at 12 o'clock Saturday, 23d instant. In addition to the usual protection against fire, the entire intericr of this safe is protected by a steel burglar-proof chest. * ja2l-2t a The King of Pills is Beecham’s. jy8-dly oo Chills Indicate undue exposure and too Httle vital- ity to resist the cold. Avoid danger by bl the system Ped taal pure and Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘The best—in fact, the QneTrae Blood Purifier. Hood’s Pills sacsaray "sett nt 2% cents. BLOOD POISONING And every humor of thd Blood, Skin and Scalp, ‘With loss of hair, whether simple, scrofulous, ul- cerative or hereditary, speedily cured by CUTI- OURA REMEDIES, whetl)the best physicians and SOME SCHILD: recnuts food much good. Growing “=~. Presper ak Children. 255 ties Sect Corel SCOTT'S EMULSION of Cod- © iver Oil with Hypophosphites Gultren. “it gives count ee makes strong bones, healthy nerves. OM Theater-goers with $2.98 #2 ghance to ety buying this week! Em dinar selling: Imported French oriental pearl mountings gold ‘parts unusually fine lenses, every penny of at the few days take your pick or sou cum come ta and take Foss" ‘Sore "ase: * AMUSEMENTS. Mr. Leon Vincent, Nephew of Bishop Vincent, WILL LECTURE AT St. Stephen’s P. E. Parish Hall, 1dth st., Columbia Heights, Thursday eve., Jan. 21, at 8 o'clock. onset: Oliver endell Holmes Tuesday eve., Jan. 26, at 8 o'clock, subject: Charles Dickens. 4a20-2t Willard Hall— Last Week of Lumiere’s CINEMATOCRAPHE, Don’t miss this last chance to be so charmingly entertained by the marvel of the age.” Daily at 2:30, 4:30 and 8:15 p.m. Admission, 500, Children, 25c, No reserved seats. jal9-tf C ‘THEATER. Week beginning Monday, January 25. ‘The Great New York Success, TheCherry Pickers MATINEES THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. Bale of seats begins Thursday. ($a19-4t,20 Bye. Moy, 4 MATINEES Saturday. Giimare andi Leonard, HOGAN’S ALLEY Ave Friday, Catarrh. The germs that cause Catarrh in the head and throat swarm in mil- They feed on the mucous membrane, and the product of their digestion is seen in the offensive yel- This mucous contains the deadly toxin discovered by Pasteur, which, drop- ping in the throat, causes Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Catarrh of the lions. lowish mucous thrown off. stomach. Booth’s “Hyomei” the famous Australian stop work. Chelsea, Mass., April 19, 1996. I find the Hyomel treatment for eetarh and cola is specially helpful to me in clearing my throat ev.) ROSS C. HOUGHTON. in the head all that it is recommended to be. before speaking. Guarantee 1° retunt ine money ing Booth’s Pocket Inhaler Outfit anywhere in the United States, during 1897, who will say thot HYOMEI has done then no good, on condition that they apply direct to the office, 23 East 20th st., New York city. (Signed) BR. T. BOOTH. 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. W. 8. THOMPSON, Selling “Dry-Air” treatment “Cures by Inhalatien.” It acts instantly on the germs. They AMUSEMENTS. _ Ice Palace, Convention Hall, cor. 5th and L sts. nw. Real Ice Skating. Every Afternoon at 2. Every Evening at ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY — MR. CEO. A. MEAGHER, Figure and Exhibition Skater of the World. Exhibitions Every Evening at 9 ay afternoon at 3 o'clock. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. Speciai classes every morning, 10:30 to 12:30, Jal 30. clock. Satur Covensia Tears! STODDARD LECTURES Th NOVEL! INTERESTING! BEAUTIFUL! NEW LECTURES ON EURUIE, AND MR. SPODDARD'S: AMERICA. To be given in © IDENTICAL COURSES. COURSE A—EV S OF FEB. 1, 3, 6. 9, 11, COURSE B—EVENINGS OF FEB. 2, 4, 8, 10, 12. SALE of COURSE TK at Metzerott’s on and after THURSDAY Prices, $1.50, $2.50, | | Seat for 5 Lectures. jals-lw BU ITT & NORTH, Managers, Covenbia THEATER 8.50, JANUARY 25, 26, 27 AND 29. Matinee Course of Iectures. Bach afternoom at 4:15. HarryFurniss, THE GREAT LONDON CARICATURIST, tain Washingtonians with his celebrated titled ‘THE HUMORS OF PARLIAMENT,” [AMERICA IN 4 HURRY win skete “HARRY FURNIS Agent, 15th street. Ja7-th,s,t-84 “SKETCHES AND STOR Reserved seats, S0e. and $1.00. Sale openg = ‘Thursday. jais-21d AMUSEMENTS. ‘They have no competitors, and they can have a@ IE LAFAYETTS. MANSFIELD, MISS BEATRICE CAMERON And th the s New York Garrick Theater Stock Company under the management of Hoyt & McKee. TONIGHT— Beau Brummel. SATURDAY MATINEE. REGULAR PRICES. _Next Attraction—B. 8. WILLAP RINCE KARL EAU BRUMMEL SATURDAY EVB..DR. JEKYLL AND MIR. HYDE Ja21-tt successors.—Detroit Free Press. NEW NATIONAL TH SUNDAY UNIVERSALIST CHURC Jubilee Singers, Returned from a two years’ tour abroad, winning new laurels in the old wor ALL THE OLD FAVORITES| The Lafayette. Mr. E. S. WILLARD. Monday, Tuesday apd Wedresday Evenings and Wednesday M. jatinee, “The Rogue’s Comedy.” By Henry Arthur Jones. Thursday Evening (only time), “The Middleman.” Friday and Saturday Evenings and Saturday Matinee, ‘TheProfessor’sLoveStory.’ Regular Prices. 8 may now be secured, Willard. WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 25, Jja21-a0t¢ E_ OLD PLANTATION MELODIES? you sing them go t and through one. Emperor of Germany. “It gave me great gra Queen Victoria. ““Ixn't it I never heard anything like 1t.”"—G' music is above criticism, for it cannot be classad with her. It ix simply the heart beating out Joud. n Diego Ui 2. 5) and ts, accords g to location, 21, at theater t Droop’s Music Store for f Wednesday concert. Jals-9re Gee CEE 0 WEE Chas. A. Gardner “KARL,” In the Romantic Comedy, “FATHERLAND.” DEL. 8. SMITH, Sole Manager. KARL GARDNER'S LATEST SON¢ “THE LILY,” Kari Invitation, hus and Wie, German Swell, Spinning Wheel, et COLUMBIA THEATER...........0../ TONIGHT. REGULAR MATINEE SATURDAY, Al. G. Field’s Combined Minstrels. LARGEST AND BEST COMPANY IN AMERICA. More Comedians, Specialties, Singers, Dancers and more money invested than in any other similar enterprise. Next Week—THE CHERRY PICKERS. Seats now on sale. NEW SATioNaL THEATER. Engagement of OTIS SKINNER. Tonight—also Matinee Saturday— ROMEO AND JULIET. Fri., HAMLET; Sat., double bill, MERCHANT OF VENICE and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO. Next Week—W. H. CRANE in A Fool of Fortune, it Seits now selling. New National Theater. SEATS *8Y SALE FOR THE ENGAGEMENT NEXT WEEK OF CRANE AND HIS ADMIRABLE COMPANY IN A FOOL OF FORTUNE, By Martha Morton. “AN HONEST PLAY WELL PLAYED.”* ja2i-tt New National Theater. THE SALE OF SEATS BEGINS TOMORROW AT 8:30 A.M. FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF Wm. H. Crane IN HIS GREAT SUCCESS, A FOOL OF FORTUNE 4020-28tf ~By MARTHA MORTON. CADEMY—PRICES, 25, . AND $1.4 AM WWal and Sat. Maia 25 and Boe. Sneed. Jacob's Litt’s Eclipsing Production, IN OLD KENTUCKY. GREAT CAST! | eee, EX ‘TURES! Je21 o——_________, o—__—________ Popaiar Petes 1 15, 25, 50 & 75c. All Maintained. Seats Cou poned. NOTE.—A good seat on first floor for 25 CENTS. Seats in Box, $1.00. pas Next Attrac k®™™ N'S LYCEUM THEATER, ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, AL. REEVES’ BIG BURLESQUE CO. 25—WHITES- 25—BLACKS—25 Next week—WEBER & FIELD'S OWN SHOW. 38-6t WASHINGTON ORCHESTRA, 40 Pil 4 Director. Music furnished i) ec iH, 3 " casions.’ Orders left ut 60S H st. n.w. will re ceive prompt attention cy B t ig One of the sizhts of Wishington. Cycling taught om 2'i2.000-tt. ‘Soor “Competent instructors. Chargen ema! Music every evening. 224 and P streets, Fa “y HART BRITTAIN EXCURSIONS, ETC. QUICK SERVICE BY RAIL. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. and 13% st. Schedule see Rafe road columa in this paper. Jav-tt Fort Myer, Arlington, Falls Church. Blectric Cars um Aqueduct bridge. im W.. A. and F.C. I Steamer Macalester MOUNT VERNON, of Washington, Dally (except Sunday}, At 10 a.m., returning reach the city FARE, ROUND TRIP. Admission to grounds, 2b cent: ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupomy for sale at wharf and at hotels. WIL also make river landings as far as Glrmont, st for ta passengers th ways. For charters, etc.‘apply at ite of steamer Maca: ester. L. L. BLAKE, Captain. A Trip to Jamaica, ‘THE QUEEN OF WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, BY THB Atlas Line Offers exceptional dvantages to persone Peaitheand ‘rest ~; trip fron New Wonk ; ‘ ow | te samsicn ‘aaa Gatae ate Ge teste Or at days. for 2:80 ptm Send for illustrated booklet. Pim, Forward & Kellock, 24 State st.. New York. 10S. COOK & SONS, 921 Pennsylvania ave., Washington. 1028-(u,th,s.52t Norfolk & Washington