Evening Star Newspaper, January 29, 1897, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY SS LOCAL MENTION. INTS TONIGHT. Acafemy of Mi ‘wo Orphans abla The Pick- ry Grand Opera Ho: Tee Paince, Sth and Skating. Races fer ch trict and Maryis Kernan Field's © le Lafayette ure Opera House.—Mr. E. 8S. Willard in e Professor's Love Story. ¥ W. H. Crane New Fool of Church of Our Fs Wustrated Re- cital by Rev. G rs, D.D., on “The Scarlet Letter —_-__ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW, Steamer Washin; for Norfolk and Fortress Monre Train: enneylvania for nd 1 avenu 4), am Trains Ieav venue for Art 8 pm. © ENGEL'S SONS. Vegetables, ts and Poultry, SSI-5S4 and SST to 501 Center Market. SPECIALTIES Hot-house A us, Rhubarb, Mush- Yreoms, © rs, Tomatoes and imported Black Hamburg Grap Flori Green Peas, dian R AnEes. New Bermuda Potatoes. Imported Artichokes. Green Okra, Fresh Mint. TH MEATS KE No, you cannot secure me—my get it st tring Beans and In- SELLS. heap” meat from patrons expect the best, and they Come to me for FINE MEATS. 9th and, Center mkt ‘Three hundred of Was hington’s progres- sive school teachers and sixty of its schools are now using the People’s Cyclopedia of Tn Knowledge. “The best in all Yashington Times. Send for free . R.A. Dinsmore, 621 7th n.w. - = Human artificial eyes, Hempler’s, 6th & av: OF ROAST BEEF tly at T. tands in Center mkt. Of th primest and guaranteed Home- Dressed. “enter market. Johnston reduces Arbuckle’s Coffee, 15 Paze 6. CITY AND DISTRICT. Mrs. Dunn a Mrs, Fi ers Rein- stated Last October. about the time the national bogies met in s city, considerable prom- inence was to Auxiliary No. 22 Ladies of U. V. L., ef this city by pub- lished reports of troubles in that organi- zation. Mrs. Tena Dunn and Mrs. Addie H. Feathers had charges preferred against them, and. after a f: 1 trial by five membe ted by the president, Mrs. Ford, they dismi Mrs. Feathers ypealed the case to the national presi- dent, who convened the adv board at Columbus. Ohio, te conside The national president on the wary rendered a de reinstating the defend- ants, and the same is signed by every mem- ber of the board Interesting Ejectment Case. An interesting ejectment case ts on trial Judge Cole. uit Court No. 1, ving the title to part of the old Chil rty, near Lincoln Park. The at-law and purchasers of claim a record title to the i jude- Richard Young, and the marshal levied and soid the versy to satisfy the judg- jefendants claim their title deed from the marshal, and United Stat property in The the erse pos z the time of the mmsatisfied deed of given by Richard itiffs contend that the at that time be- deed of trust, proper legal title, was not a lien on the Richard Young, ed. The plai represented by Frank- lin H. Ma and W. Mesby Williams and the nts by J. J. Darlington and W. HH. Sho! = ‘olates and bon of their superiority Fi tores 624) and 14061 Why Platt Resigned. To the Eilitor of The Evening Star At the dinner given lect Platt at Albany, N.Y., on Monday evening last Chauncey M. Depew out a secret that for sixteen years hé n well kept by Senator Platt and a few New York republi- can leaders. That Mr. Platt should have kept the secret ts tly to his credit, for by revealing it he would nave shown that "story, started e New did not fit him, that he re- he ha could ed to before his lent Mr. concluding of his Alb: with a ent insisting that My friends held candidate i administra- You can have or, you will sup- answer ‘I lect a reput which had been nd Mr. Platt had ion of going wi the commands of perious leader, or of keep- e pledge was not a bond, the word of a man wh his promise, and k that promise he resigned and surrendered his com- t reveals the politics.” LC. ee Prices Speak More Eloquentl a bis organization, und autocratic and ing his pledge. than either our advertising man or sales- men. i-Ib. hoxes finest creamery butter at $1.55. James F. Oyster, 9 Pa. ave.—Advt. stl cain Prof. Batler’s Talk. Prof. Nicholas Murray Butler, A. M., Ph. D., professor of philosophy and education in Columbia College, New York city, who to lecture in the free ourse of the Colum- ta Kinde ten As tion at the Co- lumbian University tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock, ts an educator of inter- neilonal reputation. He was president of the National Ed whe cational Association, 1895, rgest meeting tn Its his- 009 people belng preseni, 1 qua ations for treating topics in an interesting way. the value of kindergarten to the public school sys- tem, and will interest not only kindergar- teners, but all other educators, and a large audience is expec —— Weather Strips, 1, Ge Libbey & Co., 6th ai educ ational Dr. Butler's lecture will be on the is Per Foot. i New York ave.—Advt. > Accident. The horse of M. Jules Boeufve, chancellor of the French embassy, was slightly in- jured last evening In the driveway which separates the White House grounds from the State, War and Navy Department buflding. The diplomat was on his way to the reception at the White House. In drt ing down the carriageway his horse b. came frightened at a two-horse sleigh, shied over to the pavement and ran into the high picket fence that surrounds the big department building, running one of the pickets into the thick of his neck. The animal was, however, soon extricated and led away toa stable for treatment. Po The rarest and richest roses and tulips at Gude's, 1224 F street.—Advt. Curtou | “texton | Proposed Removal and Enlargement of the Institution. Plans to Re Carried Out on a New Site Near Anncostia—Ola Site to Be Sold. The Star recently announced that it was proposed to remove Wayland Seminary from its present location to a site near An- acostia, on the other side of the Bastern branch. The plans have now been ma- tured. Wayland Seminary {s conducted under the auspices of the American Bap- ist Home Mission Soctety, and is for the education of colored people of both sexes. The seminary cecuples a commanding site at the head of 15th and Chapin streets northwest. It has two large buildings, called Coburn Hall and Parker Hall. Sur- rounding the institution there are large grounds, a part of which is used as a pa- tade ground. The students, of whom there are now about one hundred and fifty,board at the seminary and in the city. The Home Mission Society has realized that the present site Is a very valuable ore, much more valuable, in fact, that is needed for the purposes of the institution, and consequently it has been looking for a new location. This, it is thought, has been found in the Fort Stanton property, across the Eestern branch. It will give a great deal more room for another department to be put into operation. Mr. Joseph J. Dar- lington and the Rev. Dr. G. M. P. King, president of Wayland Seminary. were a pointed a committee some months ago by the Home Mission Soclety to take this matter of location under advisement, and Mor.day Mr. Darlington seeured an option for fifteen days cn the desired land. The gentleman having direct charge of the mat- ter, Rev. M. MacVicar, LL.D., superintend- ent of the society's educational work, was then in Washington, and he carried the Papers to the home office in New York to obiain the decision of the executive board. It is regarded here as very certain that the deal will be consummated, but neither Mr. Darlington nor Dr. MacVicar would anything definite as to the future plans of the society. It is. proposed to greatly enlarge the scope of the institution. Wayland Semirary as now constituted grants no degrees, and has no industrial department, except on a very limited scale, the education obtained being entirely of academical grade. In the new land collegiate degrees will be con- red, and the industrial department will embrace many features new to Washing- ten, The industrial feature, it is thought, will be modeled on the plans of those at Tuskegee, Ala. and at Manas Va. The Fort Stanton property will provide room for anything in the shape of farm work, and also allow of the students having an extensive campus on which to exercise. To support such a large institution will require a large amount of money, and how to raise this money is what the Home Mis- sion Society is now considering. A minis- ter who is much in the confidence of Dr. 1 the other day. in speaking Mac Vicar about the matter, that the plan is not to sell the present Wayland Seminary just now, but to wait for better times. The work of building the new institution, how- ever, is not to be delayed until the sale of the old site, but is to begin this spring, it It is thought the college will about four buildings during the rs of its existence, two dormi- ain hall, and a residence for MacVicar proposes, along with his other plans, that the local colored Baptis shall take a more active part in Waylan thar have done heretofore. To this 1 all the local preachers of the denomi- n Were instructed to submit the mat- ter to thelr congregations this week, and be ready next week to state just what they an do. Sg es ‘olumbia Camp. ~ Columbia Camp, No. 1, Sons of Veterans, despite {ts number, fs the baby camp of the District. It is composed of a pushing lot of young fellows, who are determined to make it a success. Last Wednesday 4g, though the storm was such as to keep many indoors, a public installation of camp offtcers and a subsequent banquet took place at Freund's, on 10th street. Officers installed were: George O. Walsor, captain; Irby W. Reid, first Heutenant; Henry A. Dobson, second Heutenant, and Maj. E. R. Campbell, Lieuts. R. J. Don- nelly and Charles J. Harlow, camp council. Besides the above named there were pres- ent at the banquet the department com- mander of the G. A. R., with several of his staff, Past Capts. Geo. S. King, F. T. F. Johnson, 8. H. Jacobson, E. H. De Puy a elton T. Cameron, Capts. I. W. Stone and G. S. Whitmore, Capt. L. H. Mattingly of the District of Columbia Na- tional Guard, Dr. Dobson, Dr. Walker and Mr. J. M. Sturges. Maj. Campbell acted as toastmaster, and the following toasts were responded to: “Columbia Camp and its prospects,” by First Lieut. Irby Reid The American flag.” by Capt. Geo. O. Walson, who sang a song by W. J. Newton, music by E. A. Varela, entitled “Old Glory—A flag Song, all joining in the chorus. He closed by re- citing J. Rodman Drake's poem on the flag—"When Freedom From Her Mounta! Height.” “Our fathers—living and dead, by Capt. R. J. Donnelly. Remarks were made by Capt. De Puy and others. The ad- dress of Maj. McElroy was in his happiest vein, and he gave the youngsters his first experience under fire, being at that time but fifteen years of age. He predicted a large increase of the order in the near fu- ture. The affair was a decided success, and highly enjoyed by all present. a Thefts Reported. Yesterday afternoon about & o'clock a young man, who gave his name as Carl McDonald, and his home as Edinburg, Va., called at police neadquarters and made ccrplaint that he had been relieved of 280 in cash. His story was that he came here yesterday morning on his way south, and stopped at the St. James Hotel. On the train, he said, he met an acquaintance named J. - Loghlin, who lives at Wood- stock. The latter had a friend with him, and during the day the two called at his hotel to see him. McDonald says he be- came afraid the third party would rob him of his meney, so that he would be unable to make a payment on his property in Lynchburg, and in order to save his money he handed it over to his friend Loghlin to keep for him. Later, he says, his friend disappeared without returning him his money. Detective Rhodes, who made an investigation, was unable to find Loghlin or the mcney. John R. Riley, who lives at 916 Ist street southwest, complains of the theft of a black chinchilla overcoat. His son, he re- ports, left the coat in front of his house while he was cleaning snow, and when he had finished the work he was surprised to find that the coat had been taken. Miss Bettie Rosebury, #24 Pennsylvania averue, reports the theft of a robe i blanket. They were taken from her sleigh last night. ——S Under the Gambling Law. Thoma: Miller and J. C. S. Colby, the latter said to be a Treasury Department clerk, were convicted In Criminal Court No. 1 late yesterday afternoon of setting up and keeping a gaming table at the Ho- tel Regent, October lest. Attorneys Lip- sccmb, Walker and Taylor, on behalf. of the defendants, gave notice of a motion for a new trial, and Chief Justice Bingham released the men on bail In the sum of $00 each to await sentence. The penalty for the offense 1s imprisonment for not more than five years, Testimony submitted by Assistant Dis- trict Attorney Lasker on behalf of the government showed that Colby rented a room in the hotel, Miller once paying the rent, and that in a raid made by Police- man Schuyler he discovered a number of men in the room engaged in a game of poker. Miller was in the room where the game was going on, while Colby was in an adjoining room, asleep. One witness said he purchased $20 worth of chips from Miller. The policeman claimed that Miller told him there was $0 in it for him if he kept quiet. The defendants did not tes- tify in the case, and they were convicted after a deliberation by the jury of about hour and a half. eS 4 The Robinson exhibition at Fischer's gal- leries of water colors, owing to the inclem- oe es has been extended to February —Advt, NEW WAYLAND| apes ‘The Cherry Pickers."—There change in the cast of “The Cherry Fick- ers” at the Columbia Theater last night, Mr. Geoffrey Stein playing the leading part instead of Mr. Harcourt, who was sick. Mr. Stein, although suddenly called upon, was letter perfect in his lines and acted in @ spirited manner that gained the ap- plause of the audience. Mr. Stein is a na- tive of Washington, and his many friends here have watched his progress in his pro- fession with great interest. He is a young man of fine abilities, careful and pains- taking in all his work and has a bright future before him. Willard Hall—The cinematographe, which has becn running for some time at Willard Hall, will be supplanted tomorrow by the mutascope, an American production, and the exhibition of this new machine—whose characteristics are about the same as those of the cizematographe—will continue for a limited season. The reason for the charge is stated as a disagreement, which arose between the French operators of the cinematographe and Mr. Whiting Allen, the gentieman who has had the machine in charge during its stay in this city, upon the latter's return from New York Tues- day ‘ternoon, when he found that the Frer.chmen had instituted some business arrangements which did not come to his idea of what was right. As a result, he was informed by the operators that if the arrangements were changed they would not give another exhtbition, and he im- mediztely told them he would close the hall. Later, Mr. Allen had an encounter with the Frenchmen in the lobby of Wil- lard’s, where he found them venting their indignation in no small terms, and in which he did not come off second best. Mr. Allen then telegraphed io the Mutascope Com- pany in New York, and yesterday morn- ing made arrangements for the exhibition of the new machine. The mutascope is said to be superior to the cinematographe in that there are no flickerings of light on the screen and possesses unusual power. Th> views to be shown during the exhi- bition beginning tomorrow are all Ameri- can ones and will include pictures of Maj. McKinley, the Empire State express run- ning sixty miles, and a number of other interesting and amusing sights. A Novel Souvenir—The management of the Academy is exceedingly happy over the selection of the souvenir for the 200th cele- bration of “The Nancy Hanks” Monday evening. It is a handsome brass and bronze jewel tray, with embossed figures of differ- ent colored metais. It is of exquisite de- sign, and wili surely prove a most interest- ing ‘memento of the occasion. The floral decorations will be on an elaborate scale, and in every way the celebration will be an enjoyable one. Se HYMNS AND HYMN WRITERS. Epworth Charch'’s Epworth League Spends an Enjoyable Evening. Epworth Chapter, No. 1408, of Epworth M. E. Church South, on Capitol Hill, last night gave another of the series of enter- tainments under the auspices of the liter- ary department, Mr. A. Vernon Gale, chair- man. The subject for the evening was “Methodist Hymns and Hymn Writers.” Upon the walls of the church were crayon portraits, drawn by Miss Crowley, a mem- ber of the chapter, of Charles Wesley, Isaac Watts, Augustus Toplady, the au- thor of Rock of Ages; Bishop Thomas Kerr, author of the long meter doxology, and ef William Gould Tomer, composer of the music of “God Be With You Till We Meet Again," the author of the words of this piece being Rev. Dr. Rankin of this clty. Mr. Fred. E. Woodward, president of the chapter, was in charge of the meeting. After the devotional exercises he intro- duced Rev. J. O. Knott, pastor of the cS urch, who spoke entertainingly of “Mu- ic in Worship.” As to when music was first introduced in worship, besides the tes- timony of the Bible, the speaker said that the early profane writers record that “the Christians in those days met early in the morning and prayed and sang praises ex- alling their God.” Mr. Knott stressed the peint of rendering our best gifts to God in the sanctuary, end that the church should and did have today the best and most in- spiring music. ‘Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me,” was then rendered by a quartet, consisting of Misses Nissie Moore, Nellie Van Matre, Alice Yingling and Bernice Comer. Mr. Woodward's subject was “A Ramble Threugh the Hymn Book” (used by the M. E. Church South), telling of the noted writ- ers and coraposers and of their produc- tions. He said that “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” was sung today more than any hymn in the English language, and, to show as to the printing of hymns, exhibited an electrotype of this hymn. He introduced Miss Ethel Chaney, who read a skort account of the lives of Dr. Rankin and Mr. Tomer. The hymn was first sung in the First Congregational Church of this city, where Dr. Rankin was pastor. The quartet then rendered two verses of it. “Charles Wesley and His Hymns,” by Miss Alice Yingling, was very interesting. She told of the vast number of hymns vritten by this God-inspired man, the cir- cumstances under which many ‘of them were written and of the several church de~ ncminations who used them today. Mr. I. B. Corklin, in a reminiscent style. spoke upon “Then ‘and Now.” He told of the Methodist way of singing thirty or fcrty years ago and of the great power of song in those days. Shouting was greatly irdulged in. and “country singing schools” were the delight of all. He told of the conversion of a noted infidel from the enging of “What a Gathering That will Those present vere retary of the chapter asked to give the sec- a list of fifteen favor- ite hymns, from which selection: e 5 a 2 is will be Pe and sung by the league at an early The closing hymn sung by me za? tion to a familar tune Was an eresa production of Mr. Woodward. z —>—__ The George Maulsby Memorial Home. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The article in The Star in regs colored boy, Moses Garnett Justi in reference to the above institution, It 1s not my purpese at all to criticise the article. which, I have no reason to doubt is @ correct statement of the case presented. Nor do I propese to apologize for the Maulsby Home. It ts doing the work for which it was established, and I think the general judgment is it is doing it well. The Home is not a hospital; it was never de- signed as a hospital any mere than the Yeung Men’s or Young Women’s Christian Association. It has no isolated ward for contagious diseases. Under all ordinary circumstances it takes the best of care of its own sick; whatever faithful medical at- tendance and kind nursing can do is done. The regular physician of the Home is Dr. A. R. Shands, who has never failed to re- spond to any call upon him, and has never lost a case, though not less than twelve have been upon his hands at one time during the epidemics of last winter. ard to the ifles a word The colored boy, Garnett, was brought to the Home sick; it proved a case of divh- erla. Under proper authority the boy was sent to the Chjldren’s Hospital, as stated in The Star. Of the applications to the Freedman’s Hospital, etc., of course the writer knows nothing. Looking at the last report of the super- intendent of ckarities I find that the Mauls- by Home 1s reported as having received $500 from the funds appropriated by Con- gress. The Children’s Hospital received $10,000, the Hospital of the Washington Asylum, $11,500, and the Freedman’s Hos- pital over $54,000. It is not unreasonable to suppose that the latter was intended specially to benefit colored patients. I am not objecting to these appropriations; but is it fair that the Maulsby Home, with an appropriation of $500 or $1,000, and with no ward for contagious diseases, should not only be expected to care for its forty or fifty regular inmates and its hundreds of newsboys at night, but should also be a hospital for cases which other institutions supported as hospitals with appropriations of from $10,000 to $54,000 refuse to admit? As far as the Maulsby Home 1s concerned its friends will welcome the suggestion that the whole matter shall be examined by the congressional investigating committee. FAIR PLAY. a To Enforce Laws. Maj. Moore issued a general order to the members of the police force today enjoin- ing them to enforce certain laws and regu- lations, with a view of preventing and es- topping the congregating of one or more carriages, or other vehicles, abreast on the streets, to the obstruction of traffic. This violation is especially noticeable at public receptions and theaters. Also to enforce section 13, article 10, which applies to vehicles laden with poles, bins, boxes and other loose articles, 99, 1897-12 PAGES. THE MORSE BILL, \xas a] Prosecuting Atturmey Pugh on the Provisions. Speaking to a Star reporter today,Prosecut- ing Attorney Pugh said he believed the Morse liquor bill would eventually pass and become a law. TheSenate amendment re- lating to the maaner of starting prosecu- tions, he said, would nullify the law to some extent if the:amendment is allowed to stand. Under the terms of the present law the prosecuter may issue papers upon proof satisfactory to him that there has been a violation wf law committed, but this amendment provides a return to the old method of issuing warrants only upon oath of two reputable citizens. Two years ago Mr. Pugh hed Congress change such @ provision of the daw, after he had had practical experience with such @ provision, and a return to this method, he says, can only increase the number of speak-easies, especially those in alleys. Such a thing as reputable citizens going in these .alley places was never heard of, said the prose- cutor, and the result would be that the owners of them would be able to conduct business for a long time without legal in- terruption. Reputable citizens, he said, rarely go to places where liquor is illegally sold, for the reason that they fear being hauled into court us witnesses. For the sake of law and order, he says, he sin- cerely hopes the Senate amendment will be stricken out before the bill finally passes. * ——_-.—_—_ Evolution of Washington Retall Trade. To the Editor of ‘The Evening Star: The growth of Washington from the scattered and sparsely peopled town of antebellum days, when it was derisively nicknamed the “city of magnificent dis- tances,” down to the period of its present magw@ficence, has brought about many striking changes other than those of an outward or surface character.» While grand streets and avenues have been laid out, beautiful monuments reared and splendid buildings, public and private, erected, the business sections of the city have by no means lagged behind. Where were formerly small, dark and uninviting shops, now are found great buildings devoted to the pur- poses of trade. Buildings whose dimen- sions, architectural proportions and interior equipment compare favorably with the best in other large cities. There has been, too, a very decided evolution in trade methods and customs. And in nothing is this change mcre noticeable than in the more liberal and enlightened attitude of employers to these engaged in their service, as well as to their patrons. The “barker” cr “puller- in” has long since been relegated to the rear, and Washington’s enterprising mer- chants seek now a wider patronage through intelligent and liberal use of the eclumns of an equally progressive press. A strik- ing change from antiquated methods Is manifested in the matter of shorter busi- ness hours, the really wideawake merchant of today preferring a short but active day business to the long-drawn-out and drowsy custom of former years, when the ground floors were used for store purposes, while those above constituted the living rooms of the proprietor, whose clerks, usually few in number, were members of his household. One need not be a member of the associa- tion of “Oldest Inhabitants” to be able to recall the time when Washingion retail stores were constantly open during five dys of the week from daylight until 9, 10, 11 or even later, and on Saturdays until midnight. In the case of nearly all :eading houses this is happily all done away with, and the employes of the retail pecially since the successful 6-o'clock clos- ing movement, which began three years ago, are now enabled to enjoy such 2 meas- ure of freedom for social intercourse and self-culture as must inevitably fit. them all the better for the intelligent and vigor- ous discharge of their daily duties. There remains but one relic of the olden time, that 1s the custom of keeping the stores in certain lines open until 11 o'clock on Satur- day nights the year ‘round. Even. this last lingering reminder of past customs is gradually giving way before modern ideas and up-to-date methods, and both mer- chant and customer are coming to look upon late Saturday night buying and sell- ing as having no prop:r place in the bus! ness operations of today,, S2 much, indeed have business operations been concentrated in the earjier hours, and so greatly nave Saturday nignt sales failen off, that many of the merchants aré now discussing the question, “Does it nay to’ keep open te on the last day of the week?” Considering the fact that scarcely anything is done after 9 or 9:30 o'clock, many of those Hest qualified to judze are of opinion that it would be an excellent thing all around if the st were closed at 9 or not later than 9:30 o'zlock on Suturday nights, thus saving the useless expense of lights, &c., necessary to longer hou While a few demur to the adoption of this rule for the whole year, there seems to be a pretty gen- eral concurrence in the opinion that it would be not only desirable, but entirely Fracticable during what are knowa as the dull months. This plan nas long been in operation in mos: of leading cities, such as New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, &c., ard it may be accepted as’a foregone conclusion that Washington business men aré not going to be nehind in the adoption of anything which t ss to modernize busi- ness and rid it of customs which have long since become obsolete im other enlightened communities. SALESM! — Statun of Moses Garnett. Moses Garnett, the little colored boy who seems to have no legal status because he is suffering from an attack of diphtheria, is still under treatment at the Children's Hospital. The cfficials of the hospital do not want him there nor do any of the other hospitals want him, but he cannot be dumped out in the snow. Health Officer Woodward's report on the case, already printed in The Star, has been forwarded to Congress with a view to showing to the members of both houses the necessity for a hospital for contagious diseases. ———. District Assembly. The most important business transacted at the weekly meeting last evening of Dis- trict Assembly No. 66, Knights of Labor, was the reading of a communication from the Tinners’ Assembly withdrawing from membership. This action, as stated in the letter to the District Arsembly, was on account of the expulsion by the latter of Mr. W. H. G. Simmons, its former master workman, upon the dictation, as alleged, of the general executive board. The full particulars of the case have already been publisued in The Star. — ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for’ its great leaventi strength and chealthtuinens, “Assure the food agaimst: alum and all forms ~ adulteration eommon to the cheap = BARING PowD:! " bueecas NEW YORK. miss Red Rough Hands, Bad complexions, baby blemishes, and falling hair Prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. Most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest of toilet and nursery soaps. Only cure for pimples because only yre- ventive of clogging ef the pores. Sold everywhere. A bargain--my $1 Spectacles--68c. Choice of any style frame—and other Kye- i ee M. E. CHURCH SOUTH. ming Annual Meeting of the Balti- more Conference. The next annual meeting of the Baltimore conference of the M. E. Church South will begin in Staunton, Va., March 23, and con- tinue for about one week. The president of the conference will be Right Rev. Bishop C. B. Galloway of Jack- scn, Miss., one of the youngest bishops of the denomination, he having been elevated te the episcopacy at the general confer- ence which was held in Richmond, Va., in 1884. There will be but two changes among the preachers in Washington, these being Rev. r. Canter, pastor of Mount Vernon Place Church, and Rev. Rumsey Smithson, pre- siding elder of Washington district, both of whose terms in their respective positions expire by reason of limitation under the law of the church covering the office. Where these gentlemen will be assigned to duty next year no one has the lest idea, nor can anything definite be known on the subject until after the conference shall have met and the best interests of the membership generally be taken into con- sideration by the presiding bishop and his cabinet council. Dr. Canter, some think, will be trans- ferred to the East Baltimore district and appointed to the presiding eldership, the occupant of that office, Rev. J. E. Arm- strong, having also served the allotted time, while others express the opinion that Mr. Smithson, whose term as presiding elder here, as stated, is about to expire, will be sent to the East Baltimore district. It 1s not improbable that Dr. Canter may be made Mr. Smithgon’s successor, as he is not only one of the most energetic mem- ters of the conference, but has served with great acceptance not only some of the most important churches in Baltimore city, Win- chester, Va., Washington, D. C., and else- where, but has had a number of years of experience in the duties of a presiding elder. Since coming to Washington four years ago Dr. Canter’s success has been almost phenomenal, and the increase of inember- ship at Mount Vernon has been beyond all precedent; of the #00 names on the roll over 600 nave been placed there in that time. He has also been the means of great- ly increasing the attendance at the Sunday school, and has organized a church at Del Ray, Va., which is now a separate charge, and a mission in Georgetown. Outside of Washington there will be but two changes on account of expiration of term of service—at Staunton and Salem, Va.,—but there may be some others that are made necessary in order to meet the views of the bishop as to the requirements of the work. Since the last session, in 1896, there have been three deaths among the members, all of whom were on the list of superannuates. They were Revs. J. W. Boteler, J. M. Gran- din and Robert Ross. The Baltimore conference is | what is termed by the ministry. a growing one. Within the last thirty years the member- ship has increased 500 per cent. It com- prises all the churches of the denomtna- tion in Maryland, the District of Columbia, that part of Virginia lying between the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers and in the Shenandoah valley, and also that part of West Virginia as far west as Lewisburg and Hinton. > Underground Electric Power. The Metropolitan Traction Company of New York has at last, it is stated, on good authority, determined to equip their 4th, 6th and 8th avenue lines, the cars on which are now drawn by horses, with the under- ground system of electricity similar to that used by the Metropolitan Railway Company of this city The work will be executed by the General Electric Company, to whom it is under- stcod the contract has been awarded, and it will be pushed with all possible speed, as it is desired to have the new system running on the 4th and Madison avenue lines in a few months at the furthest. A feature of the contract Is the equipping of 250 cars with motors at a cost of $200,000. At one time it appeared as though com- pressed air motors would be used on the lines above referred to, as Mr. W. C. Whit- ney, one of the leading officials of the com- pany, was strongly in favor of that means of propulsion. After many experiments, however, the company adopted the view of Mr. John D. Crimmins, another heavy stockholder, that the new power could not be depended upon for long distances, znd the use of electricity was finally, it is said, decided upon. Notwithstanding this, there is, how-2ver, a possibility that compressed air will be used on a portion of the company’s prop- erties. ee To Baltimore and Re- turn via Penna. R.R. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31, and will be valid for return Passage until Monday, February 1. Good on any train.—Advt. ———— A Chair of German. Prominent German Catholic clergymen and laymen from all parts of the United States met at Racine, Wis., Tuesday to con- sider a resolution offered at the last meeting of the German Catholic Central Society for the establishing of a chair of German $1.25 $1.25 language at the Catholic University. Those attending composed most of the members of the special committee to wnom the resolution was referred, and they were unanimous in favor of adopt- ing the resolution. The executive com- mittee of the society met afterward, and it was announced, after a long session, that satisfactory arrangements had been made to raise the $0,000 neces- sary by the time the next convention meets. DEESHSHHFOVOF SOSH OGESTE SES Chills Indicate undue exposure and too little vital- ity to resist the cold. Avoid danger by Keeping the blood pure “and the system healthy with Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘The best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. Hood’s Pills act easily, promptly and effectively. 25 cents. Buscher’s Exhibit of Meat. Extra choice assortment of Beef, Veal and Lamb—on exhibition at my stalls tomorrow. In quality they-are all that the most par- ticular housewife could desire. it J. H. BUSCHER, 539-41 Center mkt. ——— Something New. The largest publishing house in America will rent complete sets of Cyctopedias to re- Niable persons for a term ,of years, at an average cost of $1.50 per annum. For full perneulers address Universal Education, tar office. ae ae ee “Dove Brand Hams” Rightly Claim to be the finest, because they haven’t an equal for mild cire and delicious flavor. Miller & Krogmann, Center and N.. L. mkts. RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mb5-t,f,stf ee Give the Folks Something Good for Sunday’s breakfast. They'll like our sausage. Every one does—it’s so rich and delicious. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Cent. mkt. 1 —— Beecham’s Pills cure Sick Headache. 2 bat eae a asi Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf - AMUSEMENTS. CorumBra ‘THEATER. HARRY FURNISS ‘The Famous Artist-Eutertaincr, will -give his Amusing Entertainment, ‘TheHumors of Parliament’ FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT 4:15, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAN! iD. ‘Washiagton Branch Holds First An- mual Meeting. The Washington branch of the University of Maryland Alumni Association hel4 its first annual meeting and banquet at the National Hotel last night. At the meeting which preceded the banquet, Dr. J. H. Mundell was elected president, Dr. J."W. Bayne first vice president, Dr. J. Mor! Murray second vice president and Dr. I. Stone secretary. The committee of arrangements in charge of the banquet consisted of Dr. Stone, Dr. Louis Mackall and Dr. O. M. Muncaster. At the conclusion of the banquet Dr. L. McL. Tiffany, professor of surgery at the university, and Professor R. Dorsey Coale, dean of the faculty of physics, responded to toasts, and brief remarks were made by a number of the other guests. Among those present at the banquet were T. M. Murray, H. D. Fry, A. B. Mitchell, Charles L. Allen, A. R. Shands, EB. O. Belt, B. A. Capehart, W. R. L. Cole, W. F. Elgin, W. 8. Bowen, Frank Rich, Robert F. Mason, W. L. Robbins, J. H. Mundell, Lou! all, N. 8. Lincoln, Thomas 'R. Keech, J. Ford Thompson, O. M. Muncaster, J. R. Dulaney, J. C. Possee, G. Wythe Cook, Thomas Chew, J. W. Bayne, L. McL. Tif- fany, W. P. Manning, J. R. Bromwell, Frank Hyatt, C. G. Stone, I. S. Stone and Professor R. Dorsey Coale. ————_ Oratorical Contest. The Epworth League Chapter of Trinity M. E. Church will hold its annual ora- torical contest this evening in the lecture room of the church, 4th street southeast between F and G streets. The contestants will be Harry F. Belt, J. Frank Trazzare and G. Warfield Hobbs, and the winner will be chosen by the board of judges, con- sisting of Rev. Dr. O. A. Brown of Foun- dry Church, Rev. W. H. Chapman and Prof. Stewart, formerly of the Kastern High School. The successful contestant will represent Trinity Chapter at the an- nual contest of the District Oratorical Ax- sociation, which is to be held March 1 —.__ An Assignment. Herz Hoffa, engaged in the jewelry busi- ness at 215 3d street and 624 Pennsylvania 6. Shuster, for the benefit of his creditors. The assets are placed at $20,600, including stock and part of lot 16, square 455, and the Habilities at $6,611.13. —_—_.—__— Federation of Women's Clabs. A musical and literary entertainment will be given to the members of the ten clubs constituting the D, C. Federation of Wo- men’s Clubs Saturday evening, Janua’ from 8 to 11 o'clock, at the Strath Arms, 1101 K street northwest. Of all the nerve tonics—bromos, your doctor celeries or nervines: will tell you that the Hypophosphites are best understood. So thoroughly related is the nervous system to dis- ease that some physicians prescribe Hypophosphites alone in the early stages of Consumption. Scott's Emulsion is Cod-liver Oil, emulsi- fied, with the Hypophosphites, hap- pily blended. The result of its use is greater strength and activity of the brain, the spinal cord and the nerves. - Let us send you SCOTT & ook all about it. Sent free. hemists, New York, 24 Skating. Chevy Chase Lake. ELECTRIC LIGHTS SMOOTH, it* Aeolian Recital, SATURDAY AT 4:15 P. In the MUSIC ROOMS or CLEAN ICB. Sanders & Stayman’s, 1327 F St. It PERCY 8. FOSTER, Manager. COLUMBIAN KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION, PUBLIC LECTURE, Necessity of Adding the Kindergarten to the Public School System and What It Can Do for a City.” DR. NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER, Professor of Philosophy and Education at Columbia College, New York ¢ will speak on this subject at the COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY, SATURDAY MORN- ING, January 30, at 11 o'clock. Ja2s-2r° APAYETTE. TONIGHT. LAST _MATINEB SATURDAY, Mr. E. S. WILLARD. ree and Saturday Eve. and Saturday Matinee. eProfessor’sLoveStory, J. M. Barrie. REGULAR PRICES. NEXT WEEK, MR. JOHN DREW, In His Greatest"Personal and Professional Triumph, ROSEMARY. SEATS NOW SELLING. Ja29-24, OLUMBIA THEATER. ALL WEEK, MATINEE SATURDAY. JOSEPH ARTHUR’S Greatest New York Success, TheCherry Pickers 4 BETTER PLAY THAN BLUE JEANS. SEE THE GREAT GUN SCENE. TWO CAR LOADS OF SCENERY. COMPLETE NEW YORK CAST. a ‘Week—THE STODDARD LECTURES. EW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening and Saturday Matinee. 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ALLEN C©O., 36 Canal st, New York, post paid, upon receipt of price. Book a upon es hk é a: _AMUSEMENTS. is ee Ice Palace, Convertion Mall, corner Sth ond L sts. now, Real Ice Skating. EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2. y Evening Monday and Tuesday) af xcept » seesion Mond mencing Monday, ance of the season will charge for ice privilege at afterne Admission, Including all privileges, Be. NIGHT AND TOMORTOW Nic One, Two and Three-Mile Races Championship Distriet ef Columbia and Maryland 9 OclAK EACH VENING. Open ADMISSION. 5 a pleasant surprise for you, that fs the retusn of the great lay The e fis 200th performance, make tt a gata event. decorated with THE RARSY BANKS, greens, and M preeeat unique souvenir, rl novel cele Cotennra Tu STODDARD LECTURES 1-HEROIC AND ROMANTIC SCOTLAND. 2-0LD AND. 3—THE YELLOWSTUE NATIONAL PARK, 4-OLD AND NEW RUSSIA, 5—ATHENS AND VENICE (a dual subject), To be given In 2 IDENTICAL COURSES. COURSE A—EVENIN¢ OF VEB. 1, 3, 6, COURSE B--EVENINGS OF FEB, 2, 4, 8, 1 Course Tickets (res'd_seats), $1.50, $2.50, $8 Seats Single Lectures, Sve Le Last day but one for sale of cours@ ticke The 9 1. BU G®)D ovens Hovse KERNAN & RIFE, Managers, JANUARY 25. Wednesday — MATINERS—Satnrday A Grand Production of Wm, Haworth's PICTURESQUE NAVAL DRAMA, “, “ENSIGN.” 08 AND COMEDY, o NAVAL SCENES. MAGNIFICENT SCENERY. Muinana. 15, 25, 50 and 75c. A good seat ou frst Poor for 25 CENTS, & NORTH, Managers WEEK Commencing, RANKIN, jn his ad it KKERSs Lye 1M THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. Taesday, Thursday amd Saturday, E ELITE OF VAUDEVILLE. WEBER £xD FIELDS’ OWN COMPANY, Introducing New York's Latest Craze, MISS OOTH, = $a25-6t COLUMBIA ACADEMY ™.2:™ One of the sights of Washington, Cycling taught on a 12,000-f.. floor. Competent fi Charges small. “Music every evening. 2 streets, 7 J. MART BRITTAT FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 29, 1597. REV. A. G. ROGERS, D.D., Recital of the Scarlet Letter For the benefit of the HATIOWAL HOMEOPATHIC ROSPITAL, i rved seats, G0:., on sale at Metzerott’s, con mencing Monday morning. Ja23-6t EXCURSIONS, ETC. QUICK SERVICE BY RAIL. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa, ave. and 13% st. Schedule see Rofl. road columa in this paper. Jad-tt Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. -7:80 p AE Norfolt += 730.0: ‘Ar. Portsmouth.8:00 a.m. Visitors to Cha PETTITT