Evening Star Newspaper, February 15, 1897, Page 12

LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Eugenie Blair in “East Lynne.” Bijou Theater.—“The Burglar.” Columbia Theater.—Margaret Maiher in “Cymbeline.”” Grand Opera House.—“Trilby.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Meteors’ High Class Vaudeville Company. Lafayette Square Opera House. Sporting Duchess.” New National Theater.—“At Gay Coney Island.” Willard Hall. ‘The hibition of the Biograph. ES IONS TOMORROW. Steamer Harry Randall for Mount Ver- non and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. a = ve 131g street and Pennsylvan: Pry Vernon at 6:40, 10:05, 11 a.m., and 12:05, 2:05 and 4:15 p.m. aes ve 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 sm. to $ p.m. ee CHOICE CUTS OF MEATS. Go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center Market, for ‘Tenderioin, Spring Lamb, Sweetbreads, Porterhouse Steak, Rib Lamb Chops and New York Roast and Steak. Boston Corned Beef specialty. ee SS FLORIDA GREEN PEAS, BOSTON BEET GREENS, Hot House Asparagus, Rhubarb and New Town Pippin Apples. es ENGELS SONS, Center Market. Mr. Thomas L. Jones delivered a lecture yesterday afternoon in the Third Baptist Church, under the auspices of the literary sectety of the church. His theme was “The evil that men do lives after them, but the gcod is often interred with their bones. a CENTER MARKET SHOPPERS Who want and insist on fine quality—when buying meat—can secure exactly the kind h at usual market prices—from SANE’S—ith street wing. Home-dressed Beef and Lamb a specialty 2 Johnston's inauguration prices groceries, page 6. eee ae One thousand Cots left, this week. Have you engaged yours? et h 2 better BUTES~ \t NOTES, 637 La. ave. ‘The Department of Potemac W. R. C. will be honored by the presence of the na- tional president, Mrs. Agnes Hitt of Indian- apolis, who will preside at the department convention, which opens its sessions at G. A. R. Hall Wednesday, February 17. and they'll _go "You 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 city, 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, O04 13th st. nw. et The 259th regular meeting of the Anthro- pological Soctety of Washington will be held in the assembly hall of the Cosmos Club tomorrow evening. Papem will be read by J. Walter Fewkes and Walter Hough. = ——— NEEDLE CAS: FREE AT JOHNSON BROS’., 1206 F ST. Call for one of these handsome souvenir needle cases, containing 10 assorted darn- ing and other large needles and 20 assorted gold-eyed sewing needles, a “'97 calendar” and an inch measure. Given away! ity” ard “weight” considered, Johnson Bros., beat our prices for coal. 1206 F st. main office, cITY _AND DISTRICT. Liquor Hearing. Final arrangements in the case of George Delahay. an applicant for a liquor license at Sol D street northwest, were heard Saturday by the excise board. This is the case that Mrs. Sara A. Spencer of the Spencerian Business College opposed, and already several hearings have been held on the case. The applicant Saturday afternoon was represented by Attorney Andrew Lipscomb, who made a strong ap- peal for the license. 3 nena eens Only Direct and Most Comfortable Route to Old Point Comfort. Tourists to the New Chamberlin or Hy- geia Hotels at Old Point Comfort, or the Princess Anne Hotel at Virginia Beach, will find the Norfolk and Washington steamers the most enjeyable, convenient, ard the only direct route. Uninterrupted night's sleep in cozy state rooms. Steam heat. Electric lights. Superb cuisine. Steamers leave every evening at 7 o'clock from 7th st. wharf. See ad. page 1 ———_— Cammack Tent. Cammack Tent, No. 56, Independent Or- der of Rechabites, met Saturday evening in Bunch’s Hall, 514 Sth street northwest, with thirty-eight of their own members and six- teen visitors present. Application for mem- bership were made by eight candidates, six of whom were present, and added to the roll. The tent has not failed to have one or more candidates during the past nineteen meetings, having added sixty-two to their membership during that time. They have appointed a committee of fifteen, with J. H. Posey as chairman, to arrange for a hop end entertainment April 2. Under the head of good and welfare. Brother Hurley sang @ song ard remarks were made by District Chief Ruler Welch, T. L. Salkeld, J. H. Posey and others. Refreshments weve serv- ed at the close of the regular order. Mme. © of Baltimore invites an in- epection of her magnificent display of tm- ported evening gow street costumes, etc., for fashionable wear, at 1504 H street northwest, during the next three days.— Advertisement. —————— Fall of Information. Every business man, as well as every bousewife, should possess a copy of The Bvening Star Almanac. It contains infor- mation carefully gathered from every source, valuable alike to every one. Twen- ty-five cents buys it at any news stand or The Evening Star office. — 51-2 HOURS To Old Point Comfort. All rail, via Richmond and the C. and O. te. Leave Washington Tuesdays,Thurs- days and Saturdays, 4:21 p.m. from 6th street station. Solid train, “comprising combined car, parlor car, dining car and observation car. Tickets’ at Pennsylvania ffices and at depot. Full information at . and O. ticket offices.—Advt. ——— Awarded Damages. Mrs. Harriet 8. Anderson was today awarded $600 damages against Henry and Wm. J. Bergling, whose dog, Mrs. Anderson claimed, knocked her down and severely injured her January 25, 1802. Mrs. Ander- son, who was represented by Attorneys Thompson and Frailey, sued for $10,000 damages, claiming that the dog jumped upon her, knocking her down, breaking her Wrist and badly injuring her arm and head. Attorney Leon Tobriner, on behalf of the defendants, asserted that it was a case of mistaken identity, denying that it was their dog which attacked Mrs. Anderson. Attention is called to the executors’ sale of a fine building lot on the west side of Connecticut avenue near R street. The lot has a frontage of 24 feet by depth of about S% feet to an alley. This sale affords a splendid chance to secure a valuable home site in a fashionable neighborhood. Sale tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See advertisement for terms, etc. * ——_—_ Marriage License. A marriage license has been issued to Water Pickett and Addie Patten, colored. a ‘The Best Lumber, $1.00 Per 100 Feet. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th and New York av. Advertisement. TO MOVE TO RICHMOND Wayland Seminary to Have a Home in the South. in This Wayland Seminary, which has been locat- ed at the head of 16th street since early in the seventies, will be moved at the close of the spring term to Richmond. It was in- terded, as stated some time ago in The Star, to move the seminary to Anacost‘a, but a number of reasons have combined to make this change inadvisable. The prin- cipal reason is that the large majority of the students come from the state of Vir- ginia, and a seminary at Richmond which will take the place of a college will be much more suitable than at Washington, where the public schools and Howard Uni- versity give colored young men and wo- men all the educational facilities that can possibly be needed. Wayland Seminary. is under the direct control of the American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York, as are several other schools dis- tributed in the south, two of which are lo- cated in Richmond. Wayland Seminary, when it is transferred to that city, is in- tended to be a college for those schools. When the seminary closes the last of May the transfer of the educational plant to Richmend will be commenced, and it is expected that everything will be in readi- ness for the opening of the school year in Octoter in that city. The seminary building at the head of 16th. street will be sold and the proceeds used as an endowment for the Richmond college. The land on which the building stands was purchased in 1868 at 19 cents a feot, and as the tract includes 50,000 square feet, and the contiguous land is held at $3 a foot, it is expected that a snug endow- ment fund will be realized. President G. M. P. King, D.D., who has been at the bead of the school for thirty years, and under whose guidance the seminary has be- come so successful, will, it is understood, remain as the president of the new college at Richmond. —->—_. FOR THE CHILD, Further Testimony in the Contest for Mildred Sturgess. ‘The hearing of the contest for the pos- session of Myrtle Grimsley, sometimes known as Mildred Sturgess, the child adopted by Mr. John Sturgess and his wife, Ada €. M. Sturgess, about two years ago, under an agreement with the board of chil- dren's guardians, was continued by Judge Cole Saturday afternoon until tomorrow afternoon. In the hearing Saturday a dozen or more witnesses, many of them neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Sturgess, testified that in their opinion Mrs. Sturgess is a woman of even temper, and very solicitous for the welfare of the child. They declared that the child had been well cared for, comfortably clothed, and that it was apparently very happy and contented. Also, that it seemed to be particularly fond of Mrs. Sturgess.* Among those who testified on behalf of Mrs. Sturgess was her attorney, Mr. Thos. G. Hensey, who stated that he has known her for fourteen years. She possesses, he said, no more temper than does the aver- age woman. The child, he remarked, was not only given the best of care and atten- tion, but was apparently very happy and contented. Mrs. Sturgess also testified, denying all the charges of strong language and cruelty preferred against her. She admitted pun- ishing the chiid, but never, she declared, in a cruel or unusual manner. Before she was cross-examined by counsel for the board, Judge Cole adjourned the hearing until tomorrow, when, it is expected, it will be concluded. —_——>—- ON THE STREET. The Trouble Over the Salem Baptist Church Pastorate. The trouble which it was anticipated would occur yesterday morning at Salem Baptist Church when Rey. S. Geriah Lam- kins, who claims to be the pastor, at- tempted to preach there, was averted by Mr. Lamkins himself. After consulting with some of his friends the preacher de- cided, as he said, that he would not at- tempt to use physical force against physi- eal force to effect an entrance to the church, but would go into court and ask for the proper legal relief. Mr. Lamkins reached the church shortly before 11 o'clock. He found a strong force of his opponents on guard at the door, and a squad of seven policemen, under the com- mand of Sergt. Kenny, near by, prepared lo preserve the peace at all hazards. Mr. Lamkins made an address from the curb- stone, which seemed to be intended for the reporters and policemen present, in the course of which he reviewed the history of the pending controversy. While he was speaking a member of the faction opposed to Mr. Lamkins appealed to Sergt. Kenny to remove Mr. Lamkins from in front of the church, on the ground that he was in- terfering with the worship inside. Sergt. Kenny ignored the request, and Mr. Lamkins continued with his remarks, but had only talked a few minutes before the sergeant was again appealed to by the same man to remove Mr. Lamkins. “I shall not interfere with Mr. Lamkins,” replied Sergt. Kenny, “so long as he talks in the way he ts doing. I am here to keep the peace, and I intend to see that there is a square deal on both sides. When the preacher gets through with his speech and leaves I will have the crowd that remains removed. Mr. Lamkins is not saying any- thing more than he has a right to say. A little later Mr. Lamkins closed his speech and left the vicinity, as did also the crowd of people. Inside the building services were con- ducted by Rev. Mr. Ford of the Metropoli- tan Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Ford made no reference to the pending difficul- ties of the congregation. ~ —— Through Sleeping Cara to Toledo. Commencing February 21, the B. and ©. R. R., tn connection with the B. and O. 33. W. and C. H. V. and T., will establish a daily line of Pullman bate, wooed cars between Baltimore, Washington, Columbus and To- ledo, via Parkersburg and Athens. The west-bound train will leave Baltimore 10:15 p.m., Washington 11:25 p.m., and arrive at Columbus 2:55 and Toledo 6:3% next after- roon. This is the best service ever offered between Washington, central Ohio and Michigan, and will doubtless prove to be ropular with the public.—Advt. ———— Died at His Post. Joseph C. Cline, an elderly white man, who has been employed for the past fifteen years as watchman at the Citizens’ Na- tional Bank, was found dead at his post at the bank yesterday morning. He was alone in the building at the time, so that there is no way of telling when he died. Cline was always on duty all day Sunday, and It was customary for his son to bring his breakfast to him. Yesterday morning when the young man reached the bank ard knocked for admission he was unable to get a reply. Becoming alarmed he sought assistance from the police, and the day engineer was sent for. Entrance was finally obtained and a search for Cline be- gan. In this the son and the police were assisted by a little terrier that Cline al- ways had with him. The intelligent ani- mal barked to attract their attention and then guided them to the basement. There the faithful old watchman was found lying in a corner in the basement. He had been dead for some time, and from the position of the body it was evident that he died in gieat agony. : It was at first thought that Cline had met with foul play, but @ thorough examina- tion of the bulldirg showed that all the windows and doors were securely locked, so that no one could have entered or left the place. The officers of the bank were at once summoned, and they made an in- vestigation which showed that everything was in proper condition. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook viewed the body, and later a certificate of death from heart disease was given. Cline was about sixty years of age, and enjoyed the trust and cont his fidence parse He lived at 606 C street south- west. Ss *O7 in a Good Year for Buying — brag sibs as Goodyear sells. A p-top Mackintosh for Goodyear Rubber Co., 807 Pa. ave. “fave 5 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1897-12 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. The Blographe.—The Biographe opened another week at Willard Hall this after- noon to a large audienee. The Biographe is becoming more and more popular every day as the machine is better known, and each exhibition adds to its reputation as a purveyor of amusement, instruction and enjoyment. As an invention, a product of the true American ingenuity, it appeals to the Wonder side of the character of every one who sees it, for it reproduces life and motion so accurately, even to the smallest detail, that the proper sound aceompany- ing the action ts expected to be heard every moment. The pictures which are shown are artistic in every sense, as well as in- teresting or amusing, as the case may be. The two views of Niagara Falls are works of art that would create a sensation if re- produced in oil, for they are exactly true to nature. Particularly is this so of the view of the Niagara rapids just above the falls, and it can be said that-this is prob- ably one of the finest marine pictures ever presented to the public.- Another scene that is full of action is the Herald Square picture, in which are shown the fire en- gines, hose carts and trucks of the New York city fire department in full swing, a funeral cortege and the excited crowd in close proximity to a fire. These are but a few instances of the power of the Bio- graphe to reproduce natural as well as other scenes, but the whole program of views is made up of just such pictures, every one of them interesting because of the wonderful power of the machine which throws them upon the canvas, some amus- ing, some entertaining and some exciting the greatest amount of wonder. In this jatter class may be mentioned the picture of the Empire State Express going at the whirlwind speed of sixty miles an hour, and reproduced in every detail. The exhi bitions are given at 2:30, 4:30 and 8:15. “The Symphony Cantata.”’"—On the 25th of June, 1840, the four hundredth anniversary of the invention of printing was celebrated in mest of the larger cities of Germany, a in Leipsic, the center of this industry, the celebration attained its largest propor- tlons. Music formed an important part of the festival and this portion of the work was intrusted to Mendelssohn, who under- tcok the task with delight and produced his famous “Lobgesang,” or “Hymn of Praise,” a great symphony cantata intend- ed to portray the spirit of praise for so great.a gift as printing. The main thought of.the work appears in the very first move- ment, when after the introduction has Riven out the delightful opening movement, the chorus begins with the words: have life and breath sing to the Lord.” As “All that @ necessary contrast to this there follows immediately an allegro agitato passage, which pictures the struggle for light in a strain of mediaeval romance, as it were, which reminds one inevitably of chivalry and monastic life. The pain of the soul thus wrestling for existance is immediate- ly stayed by an adagio religioso which seems to indicate the yearning after Di- vine help and the entrance of Divine light into the world of earthly darkness. thrice repeated and soul-moving question, The “Watchman, will the night soon pass,” is one that no one can forget. as with a voice from heaven like that of an angel: “The night is departing,” and im- mediately the whole choir takes up “The night is departing, the day is approach- ing,” closing with the pious prayer, ‘‘There- It is answered fore, let us put off the works of darkness and let us gird on the armor of light.” work is difficult to sing, but imposing and The grand and represents Mendelssohn's most delightful vein. The Choral Society will produce the ‘‘Hymn of Praise” at the Con- gregational Church March 1 and 2, with Camille Seygard and Mrs. H. C. Browning of this city sopranos, and H. Evan Wil- lams, the wonderful oratorio tenor, in the solo parts. The work is thoroughly re- hearsed, and will be given with the artis- tic finish which characterizes all of the Choral Society's concerts. The sale of seats to sustaining and contributing members opens Monday, the 15th instant, at Sanders & Stayman's, 1327 F street. Goodwin in The Rivals._The National Theater was crowded last Saturday even- ing, the occasion being a performance of “The Rivals,” by Mr. Nat. C. Goodwin. Tne in} to the actor, whose popularity is certainly erest shown was a distinct compliment not due to his perfoymance of this partic- ular role, but whose general proficiency is so great that the public becomes anxious to see him in all that he essays. Mr. Good- win’s performance of the role is intelligent but cautious rather than spontaneous. He does not carve out an original interpreta- tion of the character, and there hangs about him the restraint nearly always per- ceptible when an sctor becomes seized with the ambiticn to wear some other actor's “mantle.” charming as “Lydia Languish,” and there Miss Maxine Elliot was was some excellent work done by the other members of the cast. Mrs. Stetson’s Lecture.—“Our Brains and What Ails Them” will be the topic discuss- ed by Charlotte Perking Stetson tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Church of Our Father, corner 13th and L streets nortk- west. This woman of Puritan ancestry “from away back” has inherited the sterl- ing characteristics of the stock from which she eprung, having all the brain qualities and oratorical ability of the Beecher fam- ily, of which she is a member; and she has, in addition, the genius of the poet and improvisator, putting her strong and vigor- cus thought into verse on the spur of the moment. Her lectures are among the most interesting now befere the public, and as the one in this city is to be for the benefit of the Iccal Woman's Suffrage Association the church will undoubtedly be crowded. ——_ An Anniversary, The fifteenth anniversary of the insti- tution of the Washington Lodge of Elks attracted a large number of the friends of the organization at the Elks’ Home, 1006 E street northwest, Friday night. It was termed a social session, and was in every respect a social success. had as the guest of the evening the grand The order exalted ruler of the Elks, Mr. Meade D. Detwiler. After the exercises commenced he was introduced by Gen. Joseph Dorn, and gave an interesting talk on the great Progress of the order, and the bright future that awaited it. Mr. E. B. Hay, past grand exalted ruler, made one of his happy speeches and then the audience settled itself to enjoy the excellent program that thad been provided. musical solos and recitations. Promptly at 11 o'clock the toast to the It consisted of songs, dead was drunk, the members standing in silence. This is a time honored custom of the order, and quite impressive. ——__ Goods From the Orient at Auction. The rooms of Sloan & Co., 1407 G street, are filled with choice oriental goods, to be sold at auction, commencing Wednesday, at 11 a.m. The collection embraces inlaid furniture, armor, curios, etc., together with a choice line of Turkish and Persian Rugs of rare design. See advertisement in auc- tion column. + ——_—_ Musical Literary Entertainment. A musical and literary entertainment will take place at Confederate Veterans’ Hall tomorrow evening, under the auspices of the Guild of the Church of the Incarnation. The program will be arranged by Mrs. Hay- weod. Mr. Arthur Mayo has tendered his services, also the following well-known talent: Miss Margaret Linton, Mr. Murdock, Mr. Goldwin Patten, Miss Florence Henri King, Mr. Oswald Welti, Miss Annie Loutse Miller, Miss Marie Howe, Miss Katie How: Mr. D. C. Haywood, Mrs. Rex Smith an Miss Bessie Andrews. —_—>—__ A Baptist Deaconw’ Sociable. An affair a little out of the ordinary took place Friday evening at Kendall Church, located on 9th street southwest near the National Museum. This energetic branch of Calvary Baptist Church is the outgrowth of a mission school, established thirty years ago. When the notice of a sociable was given out it was. stated that no re- freshments of any kind would be on hand, but every one would be expected to bring @ pounc or more of eatables for the de- servirg. Quite a large assortment of sub- stantigls was received, including flour, meat, potatoes, etc. A program was ar- ranged by which the deacons in their own way, ussisted by some of the musical tal- ent, entertained this gathering of church people in a good work, and all went home with the knowledge that it is better to give than to receive. Rev. Theron Out- water, their pastor, has been in charge since the church organization was formed eight years ago, with twenty-five members; over three hundred have been baptized, and their membership now numbers 234. At the last communion servicc the right hand of fellowship was extended to twenty new members. The J. W. Talbott, C. A. Muddiman, G. T. Jones end R. T. Caton. The Sunday school, which is held at 9:30 a.m., has over 300 memters. FOR A. NEW BUILDING Plans Made bythe, Young Men's Christian ‘Amociution. New Members Addea to the Board of Directors—Preyesed Canvass for Ftads. —_—_. Ever since the fire which destroyed the building of the Yocng Men's Christian Association, on New York avenue, nearly a year ago, people have been constantly in- quiring at the present office of the associa- tion when the new building was to be com- menced. While it is not even now possible to answer that question definitely, still the first steps in a plan which: will result in a Christian association worthy of the capital of the nation have been taken. At a board meeting held last June it was recommended that plans for the immediate future should be devised. These plans, which were put into operation this week by the appoint- ment of seven new directors, when carried cut will result in an extensive enlargement of the Y. M. C. A., and above all in the erection of the new building. The seven-hew directors are Messrs. W. A. H. Church, Charles B. Foster, A. M. Lothrop, Henry B. F. Macfarland, Charles W. Needham, Wm. B. Robison and Fred’k. A. Stier. The dea of securing representative business men was followed in selecting the new directors and it will. be seen from the list just given that it has been carried out. The other ‘officers and directors of the Y. M. C. A. are Messrs. L. C. Williamson, S. W. Woodward, J. B.-Larner, J. C. Pratt, J. H. Lichliter, W. N. Multer, H. C. Metcalf, G. C. Samson, M:D., E. W. Woodruff, George Truesdell, G. W. F. Swartzell, H. W. Olmsted, B. H. Warner, W. B. Gurley, A. 8. Taylor, W. K. Butler, M.D., T, A. Har- ding, W.'H. H. Smith and F. E. Tasker. When the new and the old members of the board meet together for the first time, in about two weeks, they will have before them ready for.discussion a plan, the work of many months’ study. In its general fea- tures this plan has been already approved, but as the new members may wish to offer suggestions or alter-it, it will not be finally adopted until they have passed on it. The first thing to be done fs to decide upon a new site. The probability now is that ‘the present site will be used for the new build- ing. Plans of all the large Y. M. C. A.'s of the country have been gone over, and from these the following features are thought to be necessary for the Washing- ton building. First of all is a large audito- rium, arranged somewhat on the order of a theater, and which is to be used as a place of assembly, and also to be rented for use in conventions of a religious and educa- tional character. The next feature will be a large gymnasium, and then after that rooms for the educational department. In respect to this latter feature of Y. M. C. A. work something new is proposed for this city, and that is to have a practical civil service school, to. accommodate from fif- teen hundred to two thousand students. These students will be drawn from the ranks of government clerks not long ap- pointed in the service, and they are to be instructed in those studies which they will have to be examined in in order to be pro- moted in their respective government de- partments. For those whose tastes incline to mechanics, but are.employed at other things during the day, a manual training school is to be established. If the building 1s ereeted on the oresent site, then in all probability the first floor will be rented out as stores, while the upper story will be devoted to flats, where young men can find comfortable quarters. A large amount of meney will necessaril: be required to carry aut all these plans, but it is thought thatone hundred and fifty thousand dollars wil provide for the build- ing and equipment at: least. There is on hand the present: buiiding lot and building, which will bring enough to purchase a new site, if it 18 decided to move, and about three thousand dollars in cash and sub- scriptions. It is planned to raise the sum mentioned by an individual canvas of ev- ery person residing in the city. A general finance committee of five hun- dred members will be appointed, and they will see to it that no-person and no sec- tion of the city 1s: neglected. By this means and by the. aid of several large sums of money from people who are able to give largely, it is thought that the amount need- ed can ultimately be raised. General Sec- retary Multer is used to this kind of work, as while he was secretary of the West Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. twenty-one thou- sand persons were appealed to in this way, and of that number more than a third sub- scribed something. —_+ Mud in East shington. To the Editor of The Evening Sta The recent heavy storms have again at- tracted attention to the deplorable mud puddles on the Capital Traction Company's line in East Washington. Every one ac- quainted with this section is familiar with. the fine strip of parking through which the Capital Traction Company's cars trans- gress. This parking 1s the pride of the section, and serves both as an ornamenta- tion and vehicle protector. To board a car one must stand upon the parking, and, per the novelist, thereby hangs a tale. Before the present regulations requiring the cars to stop on the near side of the street were promulgated a small pavement was laid before the stopping places. This was for the purpose of protecting the feet from the mud puddles that collected there on rainy days. When the order was re- seinded, the old pavement, being on the wrong side, became useless, and now the car patrons are obliged to ramble in mud ankle-deep for the pleasure of a car ride. Complaint having been made, the Com- missioners replied that the company had been ordered to pave the parking, but al- though this has been some time ago the mud still sticks to the beautiful gowns of the ladies and the trousers of the men. The mud is not the only objectionable fea- ture of this public nuisance. The pave- ment, now being on the reverse side, is ex- ceedingly confusing and dangerous to strangers, und causes no end of awkward mistakes and tedious delays. 3 As the. inauguration week will undoubt- edly bring the customary characteristic weather, it would be well for the company to proceed immediately to bustness, as our mud is too valuable to be taken away by visitors on their wearing apparel, even as souvenirs of Washington, D. C. GUS A. SCHULDT. —_.>—__ Javenile Temple Election. Star of Hope Juvenile Temple Friday evening last elected and installed officers as follows: Harry Sheedy, C. T.; Eva Snow, V. T.; Florence Decker, R. S.; Harry Brad- ley, F. 8; Raymond Decker, T.; Sadie Kane, C.; Thomas Keever, M.; Emma Glad- Fenwick Knight, G.; Charlie Bradley, sent.; Ross=Beach, A. R. 8., and Harry Decker, P. C. T. —— The Absolutely Pure Baking- Powder. . ee BATH OF BEAUTY. I'LL GIVE $36 TO A DIAMOND BUYER Just half a dozen in the lot—Ladies’ - taire Diamond Rings—every een /rendition of Cavello’s KX HTS OF PYTHIAS. The Order te Celebrate am Important An The thirty-third anniversary of the birth of the Order of the Knights of Pythias of this grand domain will be celebrated the 19th instant. The Knights of Pythias were organized on the 19th of February, 1864, ard the order now numbers over 500,000, ranking third in numbers to the three Sreat organizations of the world. There Sethe itp ade Of the local knights, to- gether with representatives from nearly all of the eastern states. The committee in eparge7nan rented oa Sape Hall, m upreme Chancellor P. Coli will detiver an address. Scie > ————— Musical Notes. Next Thursday night a plano and vocal concert, for which some of the best talent ‘of the city_has been engaged, will be given at Mowe Vernon Place Church, corner 9th and K streets, for the benefit of their West Washington mission work. Among those to take part are Mrs. Fox, medalist of the world’s fair; Miss AtLee, Prof. Carrier and Mr. Edward Lovey, violinist. An intelligent assemblage of music lovers Were entertained Thursday night at No. 1528 I street northwest by Miss Mary B. Clements in her second brilliant musicale of the season. Among those who contribut- ed to the enjoyment were: Masters Hall, Lusk, Willie Regan, Frank Diemer and Nicholas Hall, who sang, consecutively, a solo, duet and quartet in a very pleasing manner. Miss Stella Fisher sang “A Song of Love. Mrs. Daisy Louise Fox played Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12. in more than her usual artistic manner. Miss Fanny York Atlee made quite a sensation in_her rendition of David's ‘“Charmant Olsseau” and Gounod’s “Ave Marie.” Miss Blanche Muir sang effectively “Sweet Malden, Tell Me,” by Mascheroni. Second to none on the program was the brilliant Pagliacci, by Mr. Henry Statham. Miss Tylor sang in good voice “A Song of the Heart.” Music and dancing, followed with refreshments, dur- ing the evening. Miss Alice A. M. Kraft sang the offertory at the Central Presbyterian Church yes- terday morning. Miss Kraft is a grad- uate of the New England Conservatory of Music, and possesses a soprano voice of unusual sweetness and power. © Rehearsals of the opera “Priscilla,” which is to be given March 2 and 5 at the Colum- bia Tkeater, under the auspices of the Mary Washington Chapter, D. A. R., are progressing satisfactorily. They are being held at 1105 F street, and the members of cast and chorus are taking the greatest amount of interest in the work: The opera will be given under the direction of Carroll Macomber of Boston, with all the stage end costume accessories necessary to a euc- cessful presentation of the opera. The cast will be as follows: Priscilla, Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff; Miles Standish, Mr. Theo. Friebus; Hatebad Higgins, Mr. W. H. Conley; Barbara, Miss Edna Scott Smith; Resignation, Mrs. Gertrude Bangs Burnes; Faith, Miss Edna Doe; Prudence, Miss Corinne MacFarland. A new musical organization, the Wash- ington Concert and Specialty Company, was organized last Friday evening.s Prof. Arnold W. Meyer-Teeg is the musical di- rector, while the members are: Mr. Jas. Cathell, basso; Mr. Milton Clark, whistler, formerly with Primrose and West’s min- strels; Mr. George O'Connor, monologue artist; Goldwin Patten, well known in local theatricals; Mr. A. M. Forrester, tenor; Mr. William H. Scholz, violin soloist; Mr. Alexander Williams, comic singer. Miss Fannie Atlee, soprano, and Miss Isabel Shelton, child ballad singer and fancy ccs- tume dancer. An entertainment was given by the Cor- ccran Scientific School Saturday evening in the college hall. Musical and lterary fea- tures, refreshments and dancing constitut- ed the chief enjoyment of the occasion. Those who took part were Miss Flora Hol- Gen, Miss A. M. Doyle, Mr. L. I. Doyle, Miss Jessie Smith, Mr. F. G. Britton, Mr. W. T. Biehl, Miss Holbrook, Mr. Harry Famer, Miss Margaret Merillat, Misses A. M. Clancy, Harriett Cameron, Fannte Al- len, L. Snyder, Messrs. G. L. Beiler, Ralph B. Marean, L. D. Underwood, S. C. Cross, F. B. Berry and Dr. C. E. Munroe, dean of the Corcoran Scientific School. eee eres Douglas» Day. ‘The Bethel Literary and Historical As- sociation will appropriately observe Doug- lass day tomorrow evening at the Metro- politan A. M. E. Church, on M street be- tween 15th and 16th streets northwest. The address on this occasion will be delivered by Dr. Charles B. Purvis. During his life Mr. Douglass was the mcst eminent as well as one of the most constant attendants of the meetings of the Bethel Literary. ‘Just as Good as Scott's jemulsi You hear it in nine out of ten drug stores. It is the reluctant testimony of 40,000 druggists that Scott's Emul- sion is the standard of the world. And isn’t the kind all others try to range up to the kind for you to buy? Two sizes, 50 cts. and $1.00. 5 on” SS Attractions at Buscher's Stands. In 9th street wing, Center Market. Extra fine cuts of Beef, Legs of Lamb, fine Veal, Calves’ Brains, etc. Everything fine enough to suit you. ~- it —_-—_—_ A lecture for the benefit of the newsboys was delivered yesterday in Typographical Temple by Dr. W. A. Croffut on the subject “Egypt and the Pharaohs.” Se The excessive use of tea and coffee as beverages causes more suffering than is gencrally known. Be prudent and drink the great Kneipp Malt Coffee instead. Grocers sell it. Ask for Kneipp’ it Joseph A. Marceron has filed a bill in equity against Thos. J. Daly and John Shanahan, praying for a dissolution of the partnership existing between them. ee Flatulence is cured by Beecham’s Pills. 4 z = Eating is a Pleasure When ther’re good things to eat. It’ pleasure to eat our Sausage because it’s so very good. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Cen.Mkt. it Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mb5-m,w,f,stt AMUSEMENTS. Columbia Theater. |, Bargain Mat. Thurs. Regular Mat. Sat. MARGARET MATHER, In a Superb Production of Shakespeare's Masterpiece, CYMBELINE. March 1—LO8T, STRAYED, OR STOLEN. felb-21tt BIJOU—All This Week. _ THE BURGLAR. Next return mat of the record- Week—A engagement ALL CAPITAL CYCLE HIDING PARK, 100c9 NEW ‘Xork ave. u.w.—Oldest ‘Measonable _Hogan’s Alley. | famous: HE LOVED HIS CHAIR. A Pathetic Story of a Faithfal Old Colored Servant. There was a formal addition to the archives of the Post Office Department to- day, which will carry joy to a humble family in this city, and at the same time records a denial of the oft-repeated accusation that republics are ungrateful. On the 6th of this month Richard Bryan, a most amiable and faithful colored messenger, who had been in the department over thirty years, died. After his death there was found at- tached to his chair a tag, on which appeared, in his own handwriting, the fol- lowing note: “January 7, 1896. “I found this chair at my desk October 31, 1864, more than thirty-one years ago, and haye used it ever since. Broken several times, I had it repaired, and on the last occasion purchased iron rods to strengthen it. Having paid out of my own pocket fore than its value, I think I have some claim to ft, and respectfully ask that it be sent to my house in case of my death. “R. T. BRYAN.” In recognition of the old man’s faithful service and his evident sentiment of in- terest and poetic attachment for the chair he had occupied so many years, the depart- ment will comply with his request. A letter setting forth the long and faithful labors of Richard, at a “compensation which was ridiculously low in comparison with the value of his service to the department,” paying a tribute to his worth, and directing that the chair be sent to his sister, was put on file. It is said the chair was about all the estate the old man left, and his people, with a most sincere affection for it, are anxious to receive it. —.—-——_— Election of Supreme Representative. Thyrsday evening the State Council, Catholic Knights of America, District of Columbia, elected John A. Madigan and Jos. A. Mudd as supreme representatives to the supreme council to be held at Mobile, Ala., in May; alternates, Stephen V. Casey and Wm. Clarkson. Officers for the State Council for the ensuing term were selected as follows: Rev. M. P. Sulli- van, supreme spiritual director; John El- bert, president; Andrew Neville, vice presi- dent; Richard Hartigan, secretary, and Thos. Kane, treasurer. EARLY BREAKFAST. T is a difficult question to decide wittt kind of bread to give the hushand or son who lives in the country and must catch the early train to town. Cold bread is unwelcome in the morning, few men like toast, and, as a rule, warmed-over rolls ‘or biscuits are a failure. This, however, is not the case with muffins or Discuits made with Cleveland's Baking Powder, Ticy do not dry out as do breads prepared with other compounds. A double quantity of muffins may be baked for tea at night, and all left over can be wrapped in @ cloth and put aside for breakfast. Ten minutes in the steamer in the moming will make them smoking hot and tender, and John will never sus- pect that they are not fresbly baked—Household Tall Cleve <o tnat winen is pure, Cleve to mat wuten is sure, Cleve-to tnat wnicn stands the test, Cleve io tat, votm pare and vest, Cleveland’s Baking Powder Cours ‘THEATER. Boston ae symphony ARREN Orchestra MR. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. Fourth Concert Tuesday Eveving, Feb. 23, at 8 PROGRAMME, Ne time), and Liszt, (first ‘time Tickets on sale at Metzerott's. F. R. COMER, Asst. Mer. -C. A. ELLIS, Mgr. fe15,17,20,22,23-5t A TALK ON SOME SOME DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF GREEK TRAGEDY BY Mrs. William Buckler, WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 17, 1897, AT 11 O'CLOCK, At the WASHINGTON CLUB, 1710 I ST. N.W. Tickets, $1. Justice Field, . Gray, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Jos. E. Washington, Mrs. Buckingham, Mre, Carry, Mrs. Riggs. c GRAND OPERA HOUSE. ee KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. ot FEBRUARY 15th. Souvenir Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. FIRST TIME AT POPULAR PRICES, A. M. PALMER'S ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN COMPANY, Direcied by WM. A. BRADY, In a Grand Production of DU MAURIER'S GREAT PLAY, wuas | 15, 25, 50 and 75c. All Seats Couponed. NOTR,—A good woat on first oor for 25 cents. KATIE ROONEY'S “GREATER NEW YORKERS.”” felé-6t (EW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evg., Wed. and Sat. Mats, THE INVENTIVE COMEDIANS, MATTHEWS & BULGER IN THE POLITE COMIC PLAY, “At Gay Coney Island.” THE FUNNIEST THING IN TOWN. Next Week—Evans and Hoey in “A PARLOR MATCH,” with ANNA HELD. Sunday, February 28—Ool. R. G. INGERSOLL. fel5-20tt Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25c., 50c. Reserved. EUGENE BLAIR. Matinee W AONE : = EAST LYN Tworsdays sistinge Saturday: JANE EYRE. Next Week—“ON THE BOWERY,” introducing Bowery'’s King, STEVE BRODIE. felS-2ot KE=4's LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK— Matinces, . Tuesday, ey, acd Saturday. METEORS HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE 00, Next _Week—MIACO'S CITY CULB. fel5-8i,15 re 'OLUMBIA THEATER. MATINEE FRIDAY NEXT, The “Jonnie Juniors’” Mask and Wig Club, Under the auspices of the R. E. Lee Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, The Mikado. Men taking both male and female roles. CHORUS OF 60 VOICES. And strength are combined in Hood's Sarsapariiia. One peculiar to and true only of Hood's Sarsa- parilla. This is why a bottle of Hood's Sarsaparilla contains more curative power ‘than any other. The great merit of Hood's Sarsaparilla, proved by its wonderful cares, has placed it not only in the front rank of medicines, but has given it a place alone and unapproachable as the One True Blood Porifier. It bas accomplished thousands of cures of scrofula, rheumatism, dyspepsia, neuralgia, salt rheum and other troubles. It ts the great building up medicine. | Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fact the One True Blood Puritier. 2 3 $ are the only ‘with Hood's: Me to take wartila. AFAYETTE ... TONIGUT, Matinees’ Wednesday and Saturday, ‘SPORTING THE ~" DUCHESS. Direction FRANK L. PERLEY. THE GREAT ALL-STAR CAST: ROSE COGHLAN, J. HL STODDART, HARRY coRA T cE LOUIS MASSEN, “ i ELITA PROCTOR OTIS, R. A. ROBERTS. 200 PROPLE ON THE STAGE. 14 Mammoth nes. THE GREAT DERBY RACE. 20—HORSES—20 REGULAR EVENING PRICES latinees—Orchestra, Toc, Balcony, 50 le, Be. ext Week “TWO LITTLE VAGRANTS.” It EDDY — MASTER OF THE ORGAN, EDDY ORGAN RECITAL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, AT 8 P.M., At St. Si Episcopal Church, 14th st. and Family, lath street cars pase door. General admission, 50c. Reserved seats, The. At Ellis’, Droop’s, and Sq g stores. uM - ores. BAPTIST GHURGH, “istics. TUESDAY EVENING, FEB. 16, 7:30 O°CLAK Fifty-second Presentation of the BEN MURR ere, justrated Lecture ? BY DR. A. G. ROGERS. Admission. . vents fel3-21° is LECTURE. “THE CONSTRUCTION. OF THB BUILDING FOR THE LIBRARY OF CON- * illustrated by stereopticon views, BY BERNARD R. GREEN, All Souls’ (Unitarian) Chnrch, 14th and L sts., WEDNESDAY, February 17, 8 p.m. Admission, 25c. Tickets for sale at the on the evening of the lec n Proceeds te be devoted to the Sunday work and to the parish Mbrary. PEOPLE'S LECTURE COURSE. ILL FIFTH ERIES. By KEV. A. G. Re . Tony OUR FATHER, 18TH AND L ‘The Scartet Letter (Hawthorne). The Highlands of Scotlant, with f- Febrnary lustrated recital of “Hix Mother's Sermon,” from * Beside the Bonnie March 1A Pilgrii Some Old World Shrines. Course ticket, Svc. : without eatra charge for reserved at Metzarott’s, on and after Tuesday, Feb. 16. Single admission, 25c, fe13-3t 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 SI rian sub- Jects. First lecture: February 15, ‘‘Shakespeare, the Man.” Each Lecture will begin at 8 o'clock in the evening, in the Atheneum of Hiartyn College of Oratory, Tickets for the course, $5.00, Now on sale. fel2-tt Ice Palace, CONVENTION HALL, cor. 5th and L sts. u.w. Real Ice Skating Every Afternoon at 2. EVERY EVENING (EXCEPT MONDAY AND TUBS. DAY) AT 7:30. No additional charge for Ice Privilege at afters Buon sessions. Admission ........+...0..2+.-25¢. fell-244 “Our Brains, and What Ails Them,”’ ‘Will be the subject discoursed upon by Charlotte Perkins Stetson, at 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 16, at “THE CHURCH OF OUR FATHER." Tickets on sale at Metucrott's Maste Store. ot EXCURSIONS, ETC. Arlington,Ft.Myer Ballston, Fostoria, Falls Church. National Cemetery, U. S. Milti Post and Cavalry Drilia., Gboice suburban “homes Take electric cars from Aqueduct bridge. fe-1m W., A. AND F. ©. RY. 00. Steamer lacalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, turning reach the city. at 2:30 yy rets reac at 2:30 p.m. ACARE, ROUND TRI, Boe. P fo grounds, 2 cents. BLEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. ‘Tickets, with Mount Vernon for sale at wharf and at hotels. make river landings ‘Will aleo stopping for freight and passengers both For charters, etc-- apply at o@ce of steamer Macal- L. L. BLAKE, Captain. QUICK SERVICE BY Rall. Mount Vernon cu