Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1897, Page 12

—_—— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Bijou Theater.—“The Brand of Cain. Coiumbia Theater.—Lecture by Mr. John L. Stoddard on “Athens end Venice.” Grand Opera House.—“Siberia.” Ice Palace, 5th and L streets northwest.— Real Ice skating. | Kernan’s Lyceum Théater.—Robie’s Bo- hemian Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Henry E. Dixey in “Thoroughbred.” New National Theater.—Nat C. Goodwin fn “An American Citizen. Willard Hall_—Exhibition of the biograph. Masonic Temple, 9th and F streets north- west —McKirley and Hobart carnival. — EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at 10 am. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:40, 10:05, 11 @.m. and 12:05, 2:05 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. > THE WONDER OF ‘THE AGE. The public are cordially invited to call and see the “King” of all collar and cuff ironers now in cperation. ‘This machine cost $1,000, is the finest in the efty, and excelled by none in the coun- try With it we obtain the much desired “Do- mestic” or “Dead” finish, and at the same time it is a noted fact that it is much easier on the goods. I also wish te call your attention to a little machine, invented and patented by me, which prevents turn-down collars from breaking while being shaped. Respectfully, F. V. KILLIAN, Franklin Steam Laundry, ‘504 13th st. n.w. Coffee exhibit, ston’s, page 11. CITY AND DISTRICT. Death of Miss Bartlett. — Arbuckle’s, 15%4c. John- Miss Daisy Mabel Bartlett, a daughter of Mr. Wallace A. Bartlett of this city, died yesterday at the Woman's College. Baltimore, where she had been a student for a couple of ty years of age young woman. tomorrow chapel, 3 ears past. She was twen- nd a bright and attractive The funeral will be held afternoon at 1 o'clock at Lee's Pennsyivania avenue. ———.— —__ Watch for a railroad; Congress Heights.— Advertisement. Lin At the Fe ion Rep! an Club eral new members were elected and con- siderable routine business was transacted. The executive committee reported that ar- rangements were complete for the Lincoln memorial meeting to be held at Grand Army Hall tomorrow evening. Several prominent speakers are on the program, which also includes selections by the club's quartet. "= Hirthday. ng of the National last evening sev- To Old All rail, v Point Comfort. Richmon: and the € route. Leave Washington Tuesda: days and Saturdays, 421 p.m., Street station. Solid train, comprising combined car, parlor car, dining car and ation car. Tickets at Pennsylvania and at depot. Full Information at O. ticket offic Advt. The Catholic Club's First Entertain- mei Catholic Club will offer upon its in- 1 affair an-entertainment tonight in new Gonzaga Hall. Messrs. M. A. Keane, chairman; J. B. Fitapatrick, T. P. Ken- nelly, T. A. Keady and A. Collins, the committee in charge, have exerted their efforts In making this affair a great social success, having arranged the following ex- cellent program: Miss Marie Walter in a duet, “The Singer in the Gal- Mr. Wm. McCabe and Master mmet Walsh: baritone solo, selection, by r. Charles Myers: violin solo, by Miss Pauline Iseman: soprano solo, selection, by Miss Mai Greenwell: baritone solo, selec- tion, Mr. Frank Rebstock, accompanied by Prof. Waldecker; recitation by Miss Marie Collins: instrumental duet by Messrs. Jud- son and Yundt; cake walk by the pupils of Misses Hawkes’ Academy; Club swinging by Master Frank Horne: comic songs by Mr. John Terrell; whistling solo by Mr. Rich- ard Smith, and a few minutes with the Irish comedian, Mr. Matt Kennedy. — Why Buy the Second Be: 2 When you can buy the best butter at $1.35 for a 5-Ib. box. James F. Oysi 900 Pa. ave. “Phone 271.—Advt ——_—_ A Book Reception. The flower mission department of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, having been granted the privilege by the authorities of the District jail to establish therein a library for the use of the inmates, will hold a reception at headquarters, 910 F street northwest, second floor, to- morrow, from 7 to 10:30 p.m., for the purpose of procuring books. It is hoped that the members of the organization, well as all others interested in this work, will find it convenient to cali and bring with them at least one book suitable for such a library For the benefit of those who cannot call during the evening the headquarters will be open all of tomorrow afternoon. gee $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- $1.25 turn vin Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun- day, February 13 and 14, and will be valid for return passage until Monday, Febru- ary 15. Good on any train.—Advt. _ Representative Boatner Sued. R-presentative arkes J. BGeatner of Louisiana was yesterday by Hen- ry Jarvis, a colored beli boy empioyed at the Riges House, the plaintiff claiming $10,000 damages because of allege] false impriscnme © young man claims that Mr.Boatner sent a pair of trousers by him to @ cleaner to be cleaned. After the boy left with the clothing, it Mr. Boat- ner discovered that he left pockets, but was unable to tind the money upon searching the clothiag. The boy was charged with the theit of the money, but, after ing locked up over night, was re- leased on bail and sub eyuently acquitted by a jury. He claims that is reputation has been greatly injured, and demands @amages in the sum stated. He fs repre- tented by Attorney E. G. Niles. oe Bohemian love Co., NewYork. ms interest. Y. Eve. World. James Paxton Voorhees’ Story, Wissy. American Ne: Brertano, Washington. Clever character drawing. Advertisement —_—_——__—_ Examination for Internal R. The United States civil service commis sion has ordered that an examination be held by its loca! beard in this city Satur- day, March 2), for the grades of clerk, puty collector, storekeeper, gauger ar nger in the internal revenue service. ns of the United States ean be No application will be accept- S examination unless filed with Crakshank, secretary board of . internal revenue service, room zB, Peo Office building, Baltimore, Md., on the proper blank, before the hour of clos- ing business March I. Applications should be filed promptly in order that time Imay re- main for correction, 1f necessary. Applica. ons returned for correction will be re- ceived Ull close of business March The commission states that the examina- tions are open to all reputable citizens of the United States who may desire to enter the service, without regard to race or to their political or religious affiliations. aa New Route to Indianapolis and Cai- cago via &. and 0. Railroad. Throvgh Pullman sleeping cars daily from Washington at 11:45 a.m., arriving Indianapolis 7:00 am. and Chicago 12:00 noon.—Advt examin: aa Gude’s tulips at 25c. doz. and up delight all lovers of flowers. 1224 F.—Advt. EPWORTH LEAGUE WORK Installation of the New Staff of Of- ficers. The Event Celebrated in an Enth: Gi of District Leaguers Last Night. silastic erin: A public installation of the officers of Washington District Epworth League for 1897 took place last evening at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, corner of 9th and 8 streets northwest. A very large au- dience was in attendance, and the utmost enthustasm and good feeling prevailed dur- ing the entire preceedings. Among the ministers present were Rev. Dr. L. B. Wil- son, presiding elder; Rev. Drs. W. R. Stricklen of Hamline, George W. Hobbs of Trinity, C. L. Pate of North Capitol Street, Rev. Dr. G. V. Leech of Grace Church, W. W. Van Arsdale, W. G. Cassard and others. Dr. Wilson presided. Those installed were: President, Mr. W. 8S. Dewhirst; first vice president, Mr. Earl P. Hamlin; third vice president, Miss Amy L. May; fourth vice president, Prof. William J. Palmer; recording secretary, Mr. P. T. Israel; cor. respording secretary, Mr. J. H. Allen; treasurer, Mr. George E. Armstrong; su- perintendent of Junior League, Miss Jennie Watts. The installation of the second y president, Mrs. M. M. Mitchell, did not cc- cur because of her absence on account of illness. The evening opened with a song service, lasting fifteen minuies, and con- ducted by Prof. William J. Palmer. After devotional exercises, which were conducted by Rev. C. L.. Pate and Dr. George V. Leech, the congregation, led by an instrumental quartet, composed of Messrs. E. S. Tracy, B. L. Taylor, C. H. Henney and Dr. W. E. Diffenderfer, with Professor Palmer as precentor, and Mrs. Steveason as organist, sang the hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour.” Following this the quartet rendered the “Pilgrims’ Chorus,” from Tannhauser. Responsibility of a: Office. The installation address was delivered by Presiding Elder Wilson, who, in part, said: ‘There are men and women all over the world seeking office for the honor there is in it; there are others who want office for the monetary value thereof, but the offices to which our friends who are to be in- stalled tonight have been elected are neither sinecures nor do they have a mone- tary value. To some extent they involve great responsibilities. There are some posi- tions in this life that make one conscious of the work to be done, and these offices are of that kind. “As those who have been called to fill these offices in the past have magnified the office, and not themselves, that far has the official been successful. “If the work is faithfully performed by those about to take office they will have the satisfaction of feeling that the in- terests of the league have been advanced while in their keeping. I am glad that when Jesus calls us to His service He con- stantly whispers in our ear words of cheer, and this He will do to you. At the cenelusion of Dr. Wilson’s ad- dress the officers above named knelt at the altar rail, the congregation also bow- ing their heads in the attitude of prayer, and Dr. Wilson offered a feeling invoca- tion, esking among other requests that each would be blesed by the Almighty in the exercise of the duties of his or her office, and that the Epworth League of Washington district would increase in mem- bership as never heretofore. The New President's Address. Mr. W. S. Dewhirst, the newly installed president, was introduced by Dr. Wilson, and presided for the remainder of the evening. In the course of his address he said: “In accepting the position to which the board of cortrol has seen fit to elect me, T am nct unmindful of the labor and re- sponsibilities connected therewith. I, therefore, appeal to you for your sym- pathy and forbearance, your hearty sup- port and co-operation. 5 “In all great movements, in all concerted efforts, when well directed, there must be leadership. A leader should be representa- tive of the cause he champions. He should be more than that—he should be In all essential qualities and in the highest de- gree typical of those who invest him with the dignity and responsibility of leader- ship. The president of such an organiza- tion as the Epworth League should first of all be spiritual in character, he should by reason of his life command and have the respect and confidence of the entire mem- bership. . “He should be a man of good judgment, well instructed in the principles of the Epworth League. He should have tact and executive ability, be able te devise plans of work and see that they are carried out. “I am free to confess to you that I do not possess all these qualifications, but 1 come to you with the love of God in my heart, with a loyalty to Jesus Christ, and, therefore, a loyalty to the Epworth League; with an earnest desire to help the Epworth League accomplish the high mis- sion for which it is destined and with a faith strong enough to believe that 1897 shall be the best year in the history of the Washington district Epworth League. Work to Be Done. “You all know the object fer which the Epworth League exists. You are tamillar with the departments into which the work is divided. You have elected an officer to represent each of these departments, and we believe each league shall hear from them during this year. We are not pre- pared to tell you exactly what we shall ac as a district league, but with your help and God's help we shall help to make the influence of Methodism felt in this city. “In this campaign of 1807 against ignor- ance and vice, we come to you with no new platform. The old platform upon which we stand Is broad enough without any new plank to take in all humanity. We offer, through Jesus Christ, pardon and peace to every one who will join our ranks. We do not underestimate the forces that are ar- rayed against us. Nor are we unmincful of the great struggle in which we are en- gaged, but relying for success upon the rightecusness of our cause and upon our great Leader, who is more than all they that are against us, we shall win the vic- tery. Growth of the League. “We have watched with keenest inierest the growth and development of the Ep- worth League We are provd of its past achievements and glorious victories. We believe the hand of God is leading it, and that His loving voice is cailing us to wider fields and larger possibilities for the fu- ture. “Do we as young people appreciate our religious Mberty? If we would understand the infinite struggle through which our modern religious institutions have made a place for themselves in the hard selfishness of the world, we must read the story of St. Ambrose, of Wyckliffe, of Savonarola, of Luther, of John Knox, of Bunyan, of Wesley and Whitfield, of the lonely circuit rider of the frontier and of countless seif- sacrificing workers in the homes of povercy and vice that crowd the slums of our great cities. Every advance in the ascending pathway has been a triumph won by the falthful toilers who felt themsclves, in some divine way, God's revealers of truth, and who foreshadowed the man of Galilee. “And here we stand tonight with the priceless heritage of the past in our hands, with old problems eniy partially solved and new ones pressing for solution. Our present is the future of the past and the centuries stretch out before us peopled by the millions yet to be. “Is this to be the weak link in the chain of time? Shall we prove to be unworthy? Let us turn the search light of investiga- tion upon our modern life and discover if we can what is the erying need of this age. Is it not more self-sacrificing service for the Master? The Young People’s Age. “Is our work honest? Are we thinking more about pay than about duty; more about ease than about honesty? Do we pray “Thy kingdom come’ in the morning and then put in the rest of the day en- deavoring to answer our prayer? Are we workers with God in ushering in the reign of good will and uplifting humanity? Let us be patient, but above all else let us be faithful to our highest and truest thoughts, “We are living in a young people's age. We see in every vocation of life t! to THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY $11, 1897-12 PAGES. ust turn for material with which to carry on its warfare. No wonder, then, that the Methodist should have ‘a ‘young ‘s re é “The Epworth has called the it arm of the church, and yet some leagues have been accused of not support- ing the pastor and the public services of the church. We cannot be loyal to the principles of the Epworth League unless we are loyal to our pastor and: church. “Mass meetings like this are good things to Kave to show our’enthusiasm and zeal, and to ‘look up’ for strength and power, but the larger part of our ‘lifting up’ must be done in our home league and church. How and What to Do. “How can we as young people help our pastor and church? We can do it by right living. The great need of the church is consistent Christian living. Let us ex- emplify Christ’s life in our own lives ara do all we can to help others to do so. Let us be a‘good example by attending all the church services regularly. Recognize your own individual responsibility. Do not lose yourself in the organization. Do not expect the church, or pastor, or Epworth League to do your work. They cannot do it. “Let us then go forward with an undying faith; with a faith that leads us to look for, work for, pray for that which we wish to accomplish; with a faith that will slay selfishness and conquer every expediency: with a faith that joyously anticipates the success of the gospel of Jesus Christ. “Whenever we become a band of conse- crated young men and women, pledged to do whatever Christ, our Master, would like |,fight cannibals and lions and polar bears. to have us do, then, and not till then, shall we accomplish the great mission to whic% we have been called.” Rev. W. R. Stricklen, D. D., pastor of Hamline Church, also made an address, which was frequently interrupted by ap- plause. During the exercises Mr. George F Terry and Prof. Palmer each sang a sol The benediction was pronounced by Rev. George W. Hobbs. After the dismissal of the audience re- freshments were served in the basement of the church by the ladies of the congre- gation. ——>—__ DEPARTMENT OF THE POTOMAC. Preparations for the Next Encampment. Preparations are going successfully for- ward for the twenty-ninth annual encamp- ment of the Grand Army of the Depart- ment of thé Potomac in this elty Wednes- Gay, February 17. Last night the council of administration of the department met at Grand Army Hall to audit the accounts of the department preparatory to making its annual report to the encampment. The funds necessary to defray the expense of thé encampment were appropriated. The first session of the encampment, which will be cafled to order at 7:39 , Will be devoted to the organization of the encamp- ment. The address by Department Com- mander John McElroy will follow. Com- mander-in-chief Thaddeus 8. Clarkson will be present and speak. The members of the encampment will give a hanquet at the Ebbitt House to the commander-in-chie7. The banquet is in charge of the following committee: George E. Corson, chairman; A. S. Taber, Abraham Hart, A. H. G. Kich- ardson, J. F. Raub, N. B. Frentice and W. P. Seville. Annual a First Annual Clinic. The first annual clinic of the Odontolog- ical Society of the National University cc- curred Tuesday at the college building. The clinics given by the different opera- tors were witnessed by a large number of invited guests. All the latest phases of progress in the art and science of dentistry were ably demonstrated by the exhibiti of models and of living subjects. The following gentlemen were the invited clinicians of the day: Doctors H. B. Noble, J. L. Wolf, A. W. Sweeney, W. N. Cogan, A. D. Cobey, A. J. Brown. & G Davis, A. B. Stine, H. P. Cobey and J. 33. Schafhirt. In the evening the socivty entertained these gentlemen at a banquet at the Wel- ngton Hotel, when the uperations of the day were discusseu and ti:e time pleasantly spent in social intercourse. The foliowing gentiem R. Waiion, the banquet: Doctors J » J. H. BP. Benson, H. B. Nobie, A. W. Sweeney, W. N. Cogan, A. D. Cobey, J. L. Wolf, H. J. Allen, A. J. Brown, S. G. Davis, D. E. Wiber, F. F. Daly, E. K. Gerow, G. M.: Sharp, W. D. Monroe, M. W. Hunt, L. F. Davis, W. W. Hodges, J. V. Priddy, C. W. Scott, A. B. Stine, Il. P. Cobey, J. B. Schafhirt, J. C. Hatton, T. Christian, E. B. Wall, W. W. Trai! and T. A. Keech Dr. D. E. Wiber officiated as toastmaster. The following comprised the clinical com- mittee having charge of ihe affair: Drs. Benson, Wiber, Daly, Gerow, Sharp ard Stine. < Dr. J. H. P. Benson was the chief of clinics and Dr. H. J. Allen the recorder of clinics. ——__. Five Dollars Per Ton For chestnut, No. 2. This is not pea coal, but a size specially prepared by me. I have the exclusive sale of this coal. J. Maury Dove, 2ist and I, 1626 M, 1206 H n.w., and 33th and D s.w.—Advt. ————— Terrible Fall. John M. McBeth, a young white man employed as a carpenter on the addition that is being made to the American Se- curity and Trust building, on 15th street between L and M streets, had a narrow escape from instant death yesterday after- noon. He fell from the sixth to the first story of-the building, a distance of more than sixty feet, and received injuries that may prove fatal in the end, though the physicians at the hospital this morning said that he was doing very well and that there was more than a chance of his re- covery. McBeth is unmarried and but re- cently came to this country from Scot- land. He made his home in this city with relatives at 212 Maryland avenue northeast. Yesterday afternoon he was engaged in putting In a center for the bricklayers to work upon, and either the woodwork gave way or he slipped. He fell through to the first floor, but the force of his fall was somewhat broken by the temporary flooring. When assistance reached him he was in a dazed condition, but not uncon- scious. He was at once removed in an am- bulance to the Emergency Hospital, where E's injuries were dressed, after which he was placed in a cot in dne of the upper wards. His fellow workmen were very solicitous «bout him and many of them called at the hospital to inquire as to his chances of recovery. ——.__ Selling a Manager. Mr. Edwards, who looks after the interest of the Grand Opera House, played a joke on Manager MacDonagh, wio looks after the interest of “Siberia.” Monday when the veteran arrived at the theater he en~ tered the building from the stage entrance on E street, not being aware of the change made in the public entrance on the avenue. Finding his way through the dark recesses of the auditorium to the box office he met Edwards, and expressed iiis surprise at the change. Here was Ed- wards’ chance: “This change,” he began, “was made immediately after we engaged beria.’ “You don’t say ably tickled. “Oh, yes,” pursued Edwards, “and see, we have made the front entrance entirely Russian in honor of your play. Come and see.” And the two walked to the avenue opening. Sure enough; there was the Mos- cow arch and Russian design and colors, Manager MacDonagh grasped the noble Edwards by the hand and said: “Wil- lard’s, Pomery Sec.” —+—__. Death of Chas. M. Ross. Mr. Charles H. Ross, for the last fifteen years a clerk in the office of the auditor for the War Department, died at Penn Yan, N. ¥., on the ist instant. Mr. Ross was deservedly popular with his associates, All who knew him were his friends, and his death is keenly regretted. H2 had been in failing Lealth for some time. Last fall he obtained a sick leave, and went to his home in Pern Yan. Shortly after the election he returned to Washington, believing that he would be strong enough to resume work. But his will had outrun his physical en- durance. He was soon stricken down, from which he never recovered, although he rallied sufficiently to be taken to his home in Penn Yan. Beside his wife he is sur- vived by three children, Walter, Lawrence and Miss Elizabeth. ASS Reduced Rate to Charleston, 8. C., Ac- count of Naval Maneuvers, The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell February 10 to 16 round trip tickets, Pa agree oe ereer C., and ie turn, at rate of one fare, $16.50, good for said MacDonagh, agree- AMUSEMENTS, Miss Field’s Readings.-Miss Mary French Field, daughter of the late Eugene Field, Save a-series-of readings last night at the Universalist. Church from the writings of ‘her father. The church was comfortably filled with a select and very aypreciative gudience, and the only regret of the even- ing was that the program was not longer. Miss Field is 2 tah, graceful young lady, with a charming face and a splendid pres- ence. She created @ favorable impression from the moment of-her first entrance, and though her reading lacks the artistic finish that she will undoubtedly acquire“after a more extended expetence, it possesses an undeniable charm. Last night she read ten selections, all in verse, two of them being in.xesponse to hearty encores. “The Bow- leg Boy” led off and: then from grave to gay, from the tender pathos of “Little Bey Blue” to the rollicking fun of “Seein’ Things,” the reader interpreted the various poetic moods of her talented and widely lamented father. There was a touching suggestiveness of personal participation in the grief caused by Icss outlined in some of the serious selections that made the auditors welcome the change of mood at the close of the program, when, in her hest style and with a talent for juvenile imper- sonation that may prove to be her particu- lar forte, Miss Field recited “If I Durst,” in explanation of the reasons restraining an ambition-fired young gentleman, pre- sumably of about seven years, who longs to This left the hearers in a jolly humor and eased the tightening at the heart caused by the sentiment of “Some Time.” Miss Field was assisted by the Washington Lady Quartet, Miss Shir-Cliff and Mr. Edward Droop as accompanist. Mrs. Shir-Cliff con- tributed three numbers and an encore to the program. Two of her solos were most appropriate, being Field’s “Japanese Lul- laby” and “The Doll’s Wooing,” as set to music by DeKoven and Johns. Mrs. Stetson’s Lecture. —“Brains, What Ails Them,” will be the subject of a lecture to be given at the Church of Our Father, corner 13th and L streets north- West, Tuesday evening next by Charlotte Perkins Stetson, the California speaker and writer, whose reputation is such that she should command a ¢rowded house. Illustrated Art Talk.—An illustrated art talk will be given by Jules R. Mersfelder of the Barbizon School of Painting at Rau- scher Hall, corner Connecticut avenue and L street, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. ‘This is Mr. Mersfelder’s first visit to Wash- ington, but his reputation and fame as a portrayer of the methods of Corot, Dau- bigny, Cozan and others of the Barbizon school shave preceded him, and he will be given a hearty welcome at his lecture to- morrow afternoon. ‘The lecture will be il- lustrated by paintings in copy of the artists discussed, done rapidly before the audience by the speaker himself, but he is i sense a “lightning sketch artis Mr. Mersfelder's object is to teach his- hearers how to judge art, and apart from the sketches which he will make his talk will be entertaining as well as interesting and highly instructive. a eee New Through Line to Indianapolis and Chieago. : Commencing Janvary 24 the B. and O. railroad will inaugurate a through line of Pullman buffet drawirg rocm sleeping cars between Baltimore, Washington, Indianap- olis and Chicago via Cincinnati, leaving Washington 11:45 a.m., arriving Indianapo- lis 7:00 a.m., Chicago 12:00 noon.—Advt. ES 5 Odd Fellows. Tuesday evening Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 23, 1.0.0.F., held_a reception at its hall, 1818 14th street northwest, to celebrate the occasion of laying ‘ts new carpets. The members of the ledge have been working hard for some time preparing for the re- ception, and nothing was spared to make it a grand success. Cards were sent to the members, and Federal City Lodge, No. 20, was invited to attend in a body and confer the second degree. Mount Pleasant Lodge met at 7 p.m. and began the pleasure of the evening by conferring the Initiatory and first degrees upoa the candidate, thus pre- paring him to receive the second degree at the hands of Federal City Lodge. Federai City Lodge arrived in-due time to confer the second degree upon the candidate, and Cid it in such a manner that he will well remember the divine lesson of humanity, “it is more biessed-to give than to receive.” The members of Hederal City Lodge have been in constant practice for some” time perfecting themselves “in this’ dekree, and have devised many new and interest- ing features. The degree was conferred in a very elaborate manner, the grand scenes being beautifully presented by stereopcicon views, and the marches accompanied by the music of Prof. Wm. ‘fT. Southard, who offi- ciated as organist with great skill and ef- tect. The degree work as a whole was considered beautifully done. At the conclusion of the degree work re- freshments were served in abundance, and the members representing the various lodges, numbering in ali about 140, partici+ pated in the festivities and enjoyed them- selves greatly. Metropolis, Mechanics’ and Harmony lodges were well represented. Several of the officers of the Grand Lodge and members made speches, after which the lodge closed. The lodges are visiting each other this year more than ever be- fore, and aside from the special enjoyment at each meeting, it is believed that the general effect has been very beneficial to the order. and ae The McKinley and Hobart Carnival. Tuesday night was Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana night eat the McKinley and Hobart carnival being given at Masonic Temple by the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the McKinley and Hobart Club. Representative Hanley of Indiana made a speech, and George C. Rose sang “Illinois.” Lust night was Iowa and Minnesota night, and speeches were made by Gen. Henderson, and Representa- tives Tawney and McCleary. The bazaar still continues to draw large crowds, and it is expected that a handsome sum ‘will be realized. —>—__ War Song and Story. Encampment No. 69, Union Veteran Legion, was entertained at National Riftes’ Armory Tuesday night by Mr. and Mrs. A. Dobbins of Boston. The evening’s enter- tainment was styled “An Evening of War, Song and Story,” and was illustrated by a number of views taken by Brady during the war. Music was furnishe. by the Hem derson Drum Corps. A large number of the members and friends of the encamp- ment were presefit, as well as a large num- ber of veterans of the war, and the show was enjoyed by every one. ——__ A Patent Case. In the case of Alfred L. Bernardin against the commissioner of patents the Court of Appeals had before it yesterday the question of whether an appeal will lie from the commissioner to the court in a case of interference to determine the pri- ority of invention. The case was argued by ex-Commissioner of Patents Benjamin Bu:- terworth, on behalf of Mr. lternardin, Mr. Jere M. Wilson representing ‘he commis- sioner. — Sir J. Bates Thurston, K. C. M. G., gov- ernor and commander-in-chief of the Fiji islands and hig® commissioner for the Western Pacific, is dead. we Skins On Fire With agonizing eczemas and other itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, blotehy and pimply skin and scalp diseases. are instantly relieved and speedily cured by the celebrated CUTICURA REMEDIES, the greatest skin cures,» blood purifiers and humor remedies of modern times. Sold throughout the world. ONE‘ SATISFACTION ing Scott's Emulsion’ te" aS he hy oe they fond of it. Another satisfac- tlon 1s because it will - make them plump and give a It ty ehil- hever object to 1 - Thin Children. growth Prosperity. should be giv: to all children ‘who Are too Tip or toon + We have a book tell! more on the subject. mee 16 Cents & BOWNE, ‘New York. a Month Insures Your Watch! nce how ;mach it's DEATH OF WM. SAKS, Com- | Passea Away Yesterday, in His Nimety- “ First Year. Mr, Wittiem Saks, for many years a prom- Inent and respected business man of this city, died yesterday afternoon at the resi- dence of bis son, Mr. Isadore Saks, 1715 Maseachusetts avenue. Mr. Saks was in the ninety-first year of his age, and for the last forty years had been a resident of Washington. Notwithstanding his a4- vanced years he had been in good health until comparatively recently and was pop- vier in @ wide circle of friends and ac- quaintances. Mr. Saks was a native of Germany, and when he first came to this country, more than half a century ago, he settled in Penn- sylvania. He removed from there to Balti- rrore and not long afterward came to this city, Years ago he was in business in up- per 7th street, and was well known to older Washingtonians. He retired from active life some years ago and epent his declining days in the enjoyment of a well-earned rest. Since the death of his wife, some ten or twelve years ago, he had made his home with his son. Mr. Saks leaves three chil- dren, Mr. Andrew Saks of New York, Mr. Isadore Saks and a daughter, Mrs. A. Heck- heimer, of Baltimore. The funeral will be held at the residence, on Massachusetts avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and the interment will be made the Hebrew cemetery. —_—___ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ————— Knights of Pythias. Capitol Lodge, No. 24, Knights of Py- thias,. held its regular meeting Tuesday night, which was largely attended by mem- bers and visiting knights. After ‘he regu- lar order of business the lodge closed and threw open the doors to the public, when the hall was soon filled with knights, their friends and ladies, who listened to a !ec- ture by Rev. Dr. C. L. Paze, whose subject was “My Experience in the Mountains.” All present felt they had been well paid for their presence. These lectures will be held often in the hall of Capitol Lodge, and will be of great interest. ANITARY RELIEF WORK. A Plan to Help the Peor te Live fertably. — , The old saying that corporations have no soul will not apply to the charitable stock company which it is proposed to or- ganize in Washington to help the poor to live cleanly, thealthfully and hopefully. The organtzation is to be called the Sani- tary Improvement Company, and its char- acter, objects and methods were fully ex- plained yesterday afternoon at the central relief committeee’s meeting. There were present at the meeting Justice Cole, chair- man; Major General Sternberg, U. 8. A.; Col. H. F. Blount, Dr. L. W. Ritchie, Mrs. J. W. Babson, Mrs. H. B. F. Macfarland, Rev. Dr. W. E. Parson, W Redin .Wood- ward, Mr. Fitch, treasurer of the commit- tee; J. W. Somerville, Prof. B. T. Junney and George 8. Wilson, secretary. Mr. Fitch made a report on the work of the finance committee, which showed an aggregate of $3,474 collected from the gov- ernment departments.. Mr. Fitch spoke in the most enthusiastic terms of the prompt- ness and generosity with which the clerks in the departments have responded to the appeals of the central reef committee. In proportion to numbers and means the gov- ernment clerks have really done far better this winter than any other class of citizens, and while only 50-cent subscriptions were asked for so many have been received that the sum total has gone far toward relieving the distress of the poor of the city. A number of the larger offices and bureaus are yet to be heard from, and it is con- fidently expected that their contributions will be well up to the average of the oth- ers. Colonel Blount of the distributing committee made a report informing the committee of the method and results of the work done so far during the winter. Judge Cole brought up the consideration of the Sanitary Improvement Company, re- ferring to the letter received by him from General Sternberg, who. conveyed the in- formation to him that Dr. Kober of the Civic Center desired a discussion of the subject, and co-operation between the cen- tral relief committee and the Civic Center in promoting the idea. Dr. Sternberg ex- plained the proposition still farther, ex- Plaining how it worked im New York city, where there is a similar corp2ration, with @ capital stock og $1,000,000. He has suc- ceeded In securing the stock subscriptions of Commissioner Ross, Commissioner Truesdell, Woodward & Lothrop, Dr. Ko- ber, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner G. Hubbard, Justice Brown, Justice Brewer, Mrs. George W. Childs, Dr. Busey, M. W. Beveridge, Charles Foster, Senator McMillan, Dr. Ma- gruder, Dr. Boardman, Mrs. Boardman and otkers. Further stock subscription will be solicited by each member of the committee, blank forms having been furnished for that pur- pose. Judge Cole urged that the plan should ‘offer opportunity for the subscription of small amounts, so as to give it popular support. Dr. Sternberg announced that there would be a public meeting about the 20th of the present month, probably in Foundry Church, to consider the plan. This meeting will be held under the auspices of the cen- tral relief committee and the Civic Center. Dr. Sternberg suggested as vice presidents the Commissioners, Senator McMillan, Mr. S. W. Woodward, Justice Cole, the presid- ing officers of the Associated Charities, the Civic Center, the District Medical Society and Health Officer Woodward. Rev. Dr. Parson moved that the committee on plans for permanent relief of the central relief committee be authorized to call this public meeting and make the arrangements for it. On motion of Mr. Janney the board of trade was added as a co-operating body. Among other addresses at this meeting will be one by Prof. E. R. L. Gould, recent- ly of the bureau of statistics, who has Is the best—in fact the One True Blood made a study of relief work. Purifier. ees ee ee New Through Line to Indianapolis %, act easily, promptly and Hood’s Pills scary. gue and Chicago. The B. and O. railroad 1s operating a PSPOROSESSS SSIS OSSSSSSSSSSS SOOCSEEDOOSSSEOCCHEOE90000 Take | Care of your health now. Do not allow your blood to remain in that impure condi- tion in which the winter months are sure to leave it. Twke a thoroagh course of Hood's Sarsaparilla and expel those impuri- ties. Otherwise you will be an easy vic- tim of disease. The Safe Way! 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The case of Alexander Wurts and the Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company against Walter Eugene Harring- ton, involving a question of priority of in- vention of an automatic circuit breaker, was decided by the Court of Appeals yes- terday, the decision of the acting com- missioner of patents being reversed. The court affirmed the decision of the commissioner in the case of Wm. B. Ar- nold against Abel D. Tyler, jr., an interfer-} Including an Account of the Ulympic Games. ence case in the matter of an invention re- MATINEE | : apecting shoedasta: SATURDAY, MATINEE AND EVENING, Positively Last Times THE VELLOWSTONE PARK. Reserved seats, 50, and $1.00, Secure in ad- vance and avoid’ disappointment. Next_Week—MARGARET MATT fell NEW_SATIONAL THEATER. EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MAT. THE EMINENT COMEDIAN, MR. NAT. C. GOODWIN Supported by Miss MAXINE ELLIOTT and Superb Company, Presenting AN AMERICAN CITIZEN SATURDAY NIGHT...... ‘THE RIVALS. MRE. GOODWIN AS BOB ACRES. The decision of the commissioner was also affirmed in the case of Nathan W. Musgrove and H. B. Nye, whose applica- tion for a patent for a smokeless fuel in- vention was rejected. —— The Best Lumber, $1.00 Per 100 Feet. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th and New York av. —Advertisement. —.___ 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 1897 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. ae < a Next Week— > CITY ITEMS. Sunday, Feb. 28—COL. R. G. INGERSOLL. —_.____ : fe9-25tf All Kinds of “Frozen Delicacies” S —for receptions, teas, card parties, dances, | A CADEMY--PRICES, 25, 50, 75c. Wed. and Sat. Matinees—25 and 50c., reserved. - THE ENORMOUS SUCCESS OF THE SEASON, THE SIDEWALKS CF NEW YORK etc. Rauscher’s, cor. Conn. ave. and L st. ——— Children and nervous women suffer the most through the use of coffee, and they should by all means drink the Kneipp Malt Coffee instead. Every grocer sells it. Give it a trial. Ask for Kneipp’s and refuse all others. 15 cents pound package. it SPEEDY'S TERRIFIC DIVE. —_.— a The best of all Pills are Beecham’s. 1 eT eam oer A World of Comedy, Novelties and Sensations, An a Simple Yet Effective Remedy for Throat Affections, Browm’s Bronchial | \..+ attraction-EUGENIE BLAIR, Troches are absolutely unrivaled for the | ;Xc! ‘E EVR ft alleviation of all Throat irritations caused | {SNE ami JANE EXRE. ese by Cold or use of the voice. The Lafayette. Tonight. 25e. on the Dollar Savea One more Matines—SATURDAY. THE SPARKLING COMEDY, On Painting. Rooms pepered from $2 up. THOROUGHBRED. F. G. Nolte, 810 9th st. n.w. No branch, Management CHARLES FROHMAN. 45-t,th,s-tf Presented here after 200 Nights in London, 150 Nights in New York, wm HENRY E. DIXEY in EAST ——— Wheeler & Wilson’s Latest No. 9. High arm, rotary motion. Only machine with ball bearings. At the beginning of this session it was selected for exclusive use in the sewing department of all of the public schools of the District. Office, 427 9th st. n.w. btw. D and B. no2I-s,tu,ch,tf AMUSEMENTS. ao aa = Original American Cast. CLARENCE “The Sporting Duchess.” fe10-tf,24 EXTRA = = NEXT WEEK. SPORTING DUCHESS. Direct from a run of 300 NIGHTS at the Academy of Music, New York. THE GREAT ALL-STAR CAST: Rose Coghlan, J. H. Stoddart, Cora Tanner, Elita Erectae (Pas, aeuy Lacy, Sauie Mewen, 2. A. Roberts. others. Seats now selling. felt RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. Ginexing FEBRUARY 8. EDDY, (AMERICA'S GREATEST ORGANIST.) ORGAN RECITAL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, AT 8 P.M., At St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 14th st. and Columbia road. 14th street cars pass door. General admission, 50c. Reserved seats, T5c. ‘Tickets for sale at Ellis’, Droop's, and Sanders and Stayman’s*and drug stores, fell-5t LECTURI HOW TO PAINT AND JUDGE Ligh art, by jules R. Mersgelder, who paints ictures before h udience after the masters, at Feanecher Hall, Friday afternoon, February ’12, 20 ite PUBLIC LECTURE. Dr. W. N. HAILMANN, Nat. Supt. of Indian ‘Wednesday—MATINEES—Saturday Bartley Campbell's Greatest Success, Schools, will speak on “The Kindergarten, What S l It Has Done for the School,” at ‘ees BERIA. Columbian University, WERETL PLAYING New Effects. New Costumes. SSRURDAY, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. plod Ice Palace, CONVENTION HALL, cor. 5th and L sts. nw. Real Icé Skating Every Afternoon at 2. EVERY EVENING (EXCEPT MONDAY AND TUES- DAY AT 7:30, ‘ON, ‘The Siberian Mines. NOTE.—A good seat on the first floor for 25 Seats in ‘Next Attraction— road columa in this paper. “T believe that we shall one day rit the world of <M. PASTEDR, Another well-known authority, A. C. 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THOMPSON, 70% Fit. teenth st., Washington, ry AMUSEMENTS. _ A Course of Lectures on SHAKESPEARE AND LITERATURE, BY ‘The Distinguished Author ‘and Editor, William J. Rolfe, OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Dr. Rolfe is recognized on both continents as the leading authority on Shakespeare, and the most scholarly of investigators on Shakespearian sub- Jecta. February 15, “Shakespeare, the Ma February 17, ‘“‘Homes and Haunts of Shakespeare.” February 19, “‘Shakespeare, the Poet and Dramatist.” February 22, “The Baconian Lunacy.” Feb. 24, ‘The Great Poets.” Each Lecture will begin at 8 o'clock in the evening, in the Atheneum of Martyn College of Oratory, 1223 TO 1231 G STREET N.W. All seats reserved. Tickets for the course, $5.00. Now on sale at the lege Office. In addition to the Lectures Dr. Rolfe will give 8 series of lessons on Shakespeare In {ternoons, — ” of alternate days. Aanouncement sent on applica- ‘fon, fect BUOU ara. THIS = . vEEK. ressbay, 4 MATINEES 4 Streusar. THE ROMANTIC DRAMA, The Brand of Cain. Next _Week—THE BURGLAR. fe8-6t McKinley & Hobart Carnival, Under the auspices of the EPUBLIC. WOMAN'S AUXILIARY TEMPL Cor. and F sts. u. FEBRUARY 2 TO 12, INCLUSIVE. Dancing at 10:30. Special “Attractions each evening. 4030-11 Admission, 10 cents, KKEBSAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL TRIS WEEK— Matinees, Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. Extra matinee Friday, Lincoln's Birthday. G7'The Only One and We've Got It. <2 ROBIE’S OHEMIAN... URLESQUERS. A new company with new faces, new features, new cts and new novelties. Next Week—THE METEORS. The cycling COLUMBIA ACADEMY ™<.az.! One of the sights of Washington. Cycling taught on a 12,000-ft. floor. Competent instructors. grening. |, 220 and B BRITTAIN, Mgr. mind Ate feS-6t Charges small. © Music eve: streets. ‘Take F street cars. I. iw EXCURSIONS, ETC. Arlington,Ft. Myer Ballston, Fostoria, Falis Church. National Cemetery, U. |S. Military Post apa Cavalry Drills, Choice ‘suburban homes: Take electric cars from Aqueduct bridge. fe5-1m W., A. AND F. C. RY. C0. Steamer Iacalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, Daily (execpt Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m, FARE, KOUND TRIP, boc. Admission to 2 ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hotels Will aleo make river landings as far as Glymont, stopping for freight and passengcrs both ways, For charters, etc., apply at office of steamer Macal- ester. L. L. BLAKE, A Trip to Jamaica, ‘THE QUEEN OF WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, BY THE Atlas Lin exceptional advantages to persons seeking a vacation of limited duration for health and rest. The trip from New York to Jamaica and return can be made in 17 @ays. Send for illustrated booklet. Pim, Forward & Kellock, 24 Btate st.. New York, ear Se tos. COOK & BOxs. Pennsylvania ave., Washingtoa. th,s.52t r928-tu,' QUICK SERVICE BY RAIL. 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