Evening Star Newspaper, October 15, 1897, Page 16

16 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Miss Bertha Creigh- ton in “The Country Girl.” Bijou Theater.—High-class specialties. Columbia Theater.—Castle Square Opera Company in “Billee Taylor” and “Cavalleria Rusticana.” : Grand Opera House.—“The Sidewalks of New York.” Kernan’s Lyceum TheaterThe Rentz- Santley Company. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Lillian Russell, Della Fox and Jeff. De Angelis, in “The Wedding Day. National Theater.—Primrose and "s Minstrels. Glen Echo—Concert by the Royal Hun- garian Band. South Capitol street between N snd O.— Washington Athletic Club fair. Willard Hall.—Exhibition of graph. the Bio- —_——.—__ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 pm. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for 5 am., 12:05, CENTER MARKET VISITORS Tcmorrow at Chas. Schneider Baking Co.'s stands, will view the greatest showing of the famous Red, White and Blue label Bread, and that breakfast necessity—Rolls. Note this, please, the product of this con- cern is exactly of the same materials, and care in making, as that you'd prepare at your home. Stands 505-505 (B st. wing), and 3 and 4 (7th st. entrance). La Fetra’s, opposite Palais Royal. ALL YOUR OLD FURNITURE we can make as handsome and stylish as new if you'll let us upholster or recover it. Carpets cleaned in matchless style. Wag- ons call. Empire Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning Wk: ass. ave. "Phone 425. Ot and G: . latest improved. A. Eberly’s Sons, TIS 7th n.w. ND DISPLAY OF FLOWERS” Don’t fail to see it, and bring your friend: Flowers in plenty and at reasonable prices, to gladden and brighten the hearts and homes of all. —— Meet me at La Fetra’: Spring Lamb, New ¥ ork Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. a= “MEET ME AT FU The ci most popular ladie: A it rendezvous for ladies when shop- special midday lunch. N. Y. ave. se eg at Sh Flower Stands—Morsell’s, 1105 7th n.w. B. & 9. BULLETIN. Reduced Rates. Paltimore and return, $1. All trains Sun- day next. Philadelphia and return, $2. All morning trains next Sunday, good for return on all regular trains that date. Frederick fair next week. Tickets Mon- day until Friday, good until Saturday, in- cladirg admission, $2.20. Special rate Wed- nesday and Thursday, $1.65, including ad- mis Let's lunch at La Fetra’s. es Send or tel. 984 your orders for latrobe and furnace work: competent and careful me- chanics employed.*Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa.av. FOR CHOICE MEATS AND POULTRY go to F. GREENAPPLE, 920 La. ave. n.w. Rolls, strips and tenderloins a_ specialty. Special prices to hotels and boarding houses. Dine at La Fetra's KENNY'S FINE COFFEES. Maendehling Java and Arabian Mocha have no _equai. Svrgars ai cost. C. ,. KENNY, 7 City Store: Arbuckle’s Coffee, 10% Johnston's. pg 7. CITY AND DISTRICT. ee THE DISTRICT WORKERS. Proceedings of Two Organizations in Session Last Evening. At the meeting of the Bricklayers’ Union held last evening the boycott placed on a suburban resort by the Central Labor Union was unanimously indorsed. A communication was read from a for- mer member of the union asking that the members be permitted to work for him and he with with. As the party concerned is an expelled member of the union it was eecided negatively. Amendment to the censtitution was adopted by which, after December 1, mem- bers will be prohibited trom working longer than one week without demanding their wages for the same. A firm of iron founders was declared to be unfair, and the delegates to the Cen- tral Labor Union were directed to bring the matter to the attention of that body. Mr. William Roache was elected a dele- gate to the Central Labor Union to fill a Vacancy caused by the removal of Delegate John Shandly from the cit: A meeting of Bakers’ Drivers’ Union was held last evening at Swartz’s Hall, and after the presentation of the charter from the American Federation of Labor by Dis- trict Organizer Silver the officers of the union who were elected at the meeting held last week were installed. A constitution and set of by-laws were adopted, the delegates to the Central La- bor Union were furnished with proper cre- dentials, and four applications for mem- bership were received. es Inspecting Methods. A delegation of farmers from Baltimore eounty and the southern section of Pennsyl- vania paid a visit to the Maryland Agri- cultural College yesterday for the purpose of inspecting the methods adopicd by the college in its experimental farming. Capt. R. W. Silvester, president of the institu- tion, and Dr. Joseph R. Owens conducted the visitors through the buildings ond grounds. The visitors expressed themselves as being highly pleased with what they saw. Several speeches were made, to which Pres- ident Silvester responded. Among the prominent Marylanders in the party were Messrs. Milton E. Smith, Jes. B. Tyrrell, A. 8. Edie and J. W. Norris of Norrtsville; Benj. F. Jordan, J. P. Jordan of Trump; J. A. Gibson and Jas. Anderson, Gorsuch; Wm. H. Almony, Gorsuch Mi James B. Davis, Shoner. The Pennsylv: nians were Messrs. C. Carr, J. B. Gabb, Jos. Anderson and M. W. Baker. a Floral Decorations for October Wed- ings. An abundance of flowers always available for decorations for all occasions. Gude, 1224 F st.—Advt. ———————— $1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25 vie Penusyivania Railroad. Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, Oc- teber 16 and 17, and valid for return ‘pas- sage until Monday, October 18. Good on any train.—Advt ——— Free Leet Course. ‘The first of a series of six free lectures was delivered in the lecture hall of the ro-eathedral of St. Mark’s last evening by ruf. B. C. Steiner of Johns Hopkins Uni- versity, whose subject wi “The Begin- Bings of the United State: Gayton Coal Fast Taking the Lead! $5.25 per ton—stove—egg—nut. Ask your Sealer for Gayton. Insist on having it. Accept no substitute. Wholesale by Pow- attan Coal Company, 1368 C street north- West. "Phone 620.—Advt. . ——__ ‘Traveling Evangelists. Rev. R. E. Baker and wife arrived in this city yesterday, having traveled in a carriage drawn by two horses from Peoria, Il. On the way they stopped at various towns, where they held open-air religious mectings, and they intend to hold similar Meetings in this city. —_—._—__ Dull Music for Competitors. disagreeable tune of $1.40 for 5-Ib Sox best butter makes a horrible discord in their ranks. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Advertisement. i Bis Aclens MURDER MOST FOUL Rosa Talbert the Victim of Her Para- mour’s Atrocity. HER HEAD BATTERED INTO A JELLY The Murderer Arrested After Con- fessing to the Crime. DEAD BODY AT THE MORGUE One of the most brutal murders ever per- petrated in the District of Columbia was committed early this morning at No. 433 Franklin street northwest, only a short distance from the scene of the Dorsey Foultz affair of May last; but, unlike Foultz, William M. Strothers, the perpe- trator, did not escape. Rosa Talbert, his victim, had lived with the murderer as his wife, and when the police learned of the horrible affair one of them remarked: “It’s another case of the wages of sin.” A hatchet was the instrument used and the woman’s head was cut and battered into a jelly. So suddenly were the blows struck and so great was the force used that the woman did not have time to make an outcry or summon assistance. It is likely that the first blow either rendered her unconscious or robbed her of life, for the condition of her head made it apper- ent that at least a dozen blows had been in- fitcted. Strothers and his alleged wife were the only ones in the room at the time the crime was committed. She is dead and cannot tell the story of the affair, and the murderer declines to tell why he Killed her, so that the police had to draw their own conclusions. It was about five minutes before 6 o'clock when John Baylor, a colored man, from whom Strothers rented the room, reached the second police station, almost out of breath, and cailed in the door: ‘‘There’s a man over here beating his wife to death.” “Where?” inquired Policeman Lutton, who was on duty in charge of the patrol service. “At my house on Franklin street,” was Baylor's response. In a few seconds the wagon was driven from the shed and Policemen Lutton and Cooper hastened to the house designated. When they reached the house they found Strothers putting on his clothes, prepara- tory to leaving for parts unknown, perhaps to join his old friend, Dorsey Foultz. But the officers were too prompt for him, and he submitted quietly without makiag an effort to use his weapon on them. Guessed It Was Murder. “What's the trouble here,’ the colored man was asked by Policeman Cooper, as the latter ascended the steps leading to his room on the second floor. “I guess it’s a case of murder,” was his cool response. “Step inside,” commanded the officer when he reached the upper landing. The door was pushed wide open and the officers, Baylor and the murderer were in the pres- ence of a most horrible sight. There, lying on the bed, was the dead body of the wo- man, and the mass of matted hair, blood and fragments of bone over her face and head concealed her -color, but her body was exposed enough to show that she was colored. The woman's head was hanging over one side of the narrow bed, while from the opposite side hung her feet. Her face and head had been literally hacked to pieces, and the drawn curtains and dim light in the room made the sight one scarcely to be forgotten. Turning to the murderer, and with his finger pointed toward the ghastly object on the bed, Policeman Cooper inquired: “Did you kill that woman?’ I did.” was his decisive answer. “And did you use this hatchet to kill her?” came next. “I guess so."" Baylor Sdds a Statement. Joseph Baylor, who had been standing in the background, advanced and volunteered the statement that he was the owner of the hatchet. “He went down stairs last night and took {t out of my chest,” Baylor said, before he had recovered from the shock; “and,” he added, “I didn’t know it.” “No, I didn’t,” volunteered the man, who stood there accused of so serious a crime. “I went down stairs this morning and found it on the shelf.” “sVhy did you kill the woman?” Police- man Cooper inquired of Strothers. “It wouldn’t do me any good to tell you,” he responded, “‘and ft wouldn’t do you any good to know.” Strothers was then in his stocking feet and had tracked through the blood, leaving footprints on the bare floor. As he was only partially dressed, the officers waited for him to put on his clothing and then drove him to the police station, where he was locked up on a charge of murder. He gave his age as twenty-four years. Po- liceman Cooper remained in charge of the house until he was relieved by Officer Trumbo, who remained until the arrival of Coroner Carr. The latter directed the removal of the body to the morgue. Murderer and Murdered. William Strothers, as already stated, Is only twenty-four years old, while the wo- msn whom he murdered was two years his senior. He has lived here all his life, but she spent her younger days in Leesburg, Va., although she had resided here for sev- eral years with her parents, prior to her al- lance with Strothers. William had been in the business of selling newspapers since he was ten years old, and his face is familiar to the patrons of newsboys ebout the vicin- ity of 7th and F and 7th and G streets northwest. He is a good-looking young man and al- ‘ways dreesed well, and because of his ge. tlemanly manner had gained many friends. But all this time he was leading a dual life, for while his appearance on the street and among his male acquaintances was gentlemanly and his conduct made him a favorite in his home life, the brutal instinct predominated. He had beaten the woman with whom he had lived a number of times, but her regard for him was so strong that she would never prosecute him, not even after the police would arrest him. While living on Fenton street, about two Tonths ago, her sister had to call in the Police because his treatment of his wife was so bad, but Rose would not appear against kim. The police told her on this oc- casion that unless she prosecuted him she reed not expect good treatment of him, and this morning’s affair made it evident that tke words of warning were not idle. Just two months ago they rented the front room on the second floor of Joseph Baylor's house, id within two weeks thereafter there was trouble between them. ‘The woman was so badly treated one night that she ran down stairs in her night ciothes calling for help, and exclaiming: “He'll kill me if he gets his hands on me.” Fortunately for the woman, Mr. Baylor was at home that time, and got between them for her protection. Rose then sep- arated from William and remained away several days, only returning when he re- newed the promises of good behavior he had made so many times before. All this time Mr. Baylor had looked upon the couple as man and wife, and it was not until today that he learned of their illicit relaticns. ° Sold Papers All Day. - Strothers sold papers on 7th street all day yesterday, and Rose spent the day at her service place on B street, each return- ing home a short time after nightfall. In order to reach their apartment it was necessary for them to pass through the dining room and kitchen of the house, but nothing unusual in the demeanor of either was noticed by the members of the Bay- a toom ore wi there nobody bat Strothers 1s THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER her husband, telling him she believed ee as iting his wife. z guess e ain't,” said her husband, as te over to take another nap. “But I’m sure he is,” the wife insisted, and.then the husband put on his clothes, went upstairs and ed: “What's the matter in there?” He turned the knob on the door and oo that the key im the lock had been “Open the door, Strothers,” he called. ‘No I won't,” he -heard Strothers say. “Go on down stairs.” Ran for the Police. Mr. Baylor did as he was told, but in- stead of waiting down there he ran as fast as he could for the police, and it was be- cause of the quick response of the officers that the murderer was captured as soon @s he was. While Baylor was away from home get- ting the policemen the murderer walked quietly down stairs and washed the blood from his face and hands. When a Star repcrter reached the house a short time after the murder had been committed, the little street was thronged with people, who were discussing the bar- barous affair. Policeman Trumbo was still in chaige of the rocm where the body rest- ed on the bed, and all the friends and ac- quaintances the Bsylors ever had were anxious to call. But it was not their day at home, and the policeman refused to allow Anybody to intrude. In the room where the deed was committed there was scarcely any furniture, except the bed. There was a small table, but not a chair, and the few garments that belonged to the couple were scattered about the floor. An empty whisky bottle was there, and the police believe the contents of the flask found the way to the man’s mouth during the night. Whisky and Jealousy. While the exact cause of the trouble is not known, the police are inclined to the belief that the man is naturally of a pugi- listic disposition, and whisky and jealousy, they think, did the rest. He has been a drinking man for several years, it is stat- ed, and his appearance shows the effects of alcchol. When seen by a Star reporter Strothers said he did not care to make any statement of the case today. His statement, he said, he would reserve until his case reached the courts. The woman's body was removed to the morgue by order of the coroner, as already stated, and an autopsy made. A jury will be summoned to hear the evidence at the sixth precinct station at 11 o'clock tomor- row morning. About 9 o’clock this morning the mother of the dead woman called at police head- quarters and made inquiries about the af- fair, and when told the name of the victim she nearly fainted. She was led from the building by her male escort, and went away screaming. Fine Cars. Fleet Locomotives. Matchless track. Pennsylvania railroad $2 excursion to Philadelphia next Sunday, October 17.—Advt. —_».—___ EXCURSIONS, The weather this week has been, and promises to be, so delightful, and so many requests for another of those Saturday .evening excursions to Fortress Monroe and Virginia Beach have been received, that the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company has finally decided to make a special trip to these famous resorts tomor- row evening. Those who have enjoyed a stay at Fortress’ Monroe and Virginia Beach know what spiendid places they are to visit at any season of the year. They are especially attractive during this pleas- ant “Indian summer.” Their faultless loca- tion at practically the mouth of the Chesa- peake, their soft, balmy climate, their mag. nificent hotels and the many interesting places nearby, make these resorts sought by travelers and tourists from all parts of this country. Another inducement for tak- ing the trip tomorrow evening is the fact that the steamer Newport News will make the run to Fortress Monroe and return. This steamer is the latest of the company’s fleet to be put in commission, and is the largest and finest steamer that plies the Potomac and Chesapeake bay. The New- port News is elegantly furnished through- out, is lighted by electricity and heated by steam, and is one of the cozlest, most com- fortable steamers afloat. Dining room ser- vice 1s a la carte, and everything good to eat is on the bill of fare. The steamer will leave 7th street wharf tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock and reach Fortress Monroe and Norfolk early Sunday morning. It will leave on the return trip Sunday evening and reach this city Monday at 6:30 a.m. On account of the regular fare being re- duced to $3 for the round trip, tickets will be good to return only on Sunday night. Tickets and state room reservations can be obtained at the various city ticket offices, or by applying directly to the company’s offices at the wharf, foot of 7th street. _ $1.00 Excursion to Baltimore next Sunday via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets good cn all trains except the Con- gressional Limited.—Advt. gee SERPENT IN THE CELLAR. Moccasin Snake Escapes From Its Quarters at Smithsonian. A large specimen of the moccasin snake steps screaming. Dr. Stenjeger was noti- stitution, was missed two or three days ago from the hamper in which it was confined. A search was made for the reptile, but no tnace of it could be discovered, and it was thought it had made its way out of the institution. Such was found not to be the case, how- ever, Wednesday, when a boy who had been sent to the cellar discovered the snake there. He came rushing up the steps screaming. Dr. Sterigger was noti- fied where the moccasin had concealed it- self and proceeded to investigate. He soon found the snake in the cellar and was bit- ten by it on the forefinger. The wound was dressed and no serious consequence is anticipated. How the reptile escaped from the ham- per remains @ mystery. ag 82%c. yard for $1.50 quality Smith Ax- minsters. Pretty patterns. Moses’, llth & F. —Advertisement. ee Competitive Drill. A large number of the members of col- ored Odd Fellows and their friends last evening attended the fair in progress at their hall, on M street, under the auspices of the ladies of the Households of Ruth. The principal feature was the competitive drill of the first platoon of the patriarchal branch of the order, under the command of Lieut. Morris, for a patriarchal medal. Next Thursday evening platoon No. 2, un- der the command of Lieut. Graef, will com- pete for the prize. The best of order pre- vailed during the drill, and Lieut. Morris and his men received many compliments on the accuracy and precision of their movements. = es Special Grand Excursion ss to Fort Monroe, Norfolk & Va. Beach. via Norfolk & Wash. steamer from 7th st. wharf Saturday, 7 p.m. Tickets, $3, good to return Sunday night. Schedule this page. —Advertisement. i Sons of Veterans Inspected. Lifcoln Camp, No. 2, Sons of Veterans, was inspected last night by Commander E. K. De Puy of the Maryland division, and Capt. George 8. Whitmore was compliment- ed on its progress. A campfire and smok- er was given, the entertainment commit- tee consisting of Past Captains H. A. Hul- fish and E. R. French, and Quartermaster W. P. Irving. The recruits received were Dr. C. E. O'Connor, George D. Sidman and H. W. Elliott. Among. those present were Ccmmander-in-chief Hopkins of the G. A. R.; Col. Street, commander of the U. V. U.; Commander Adam Beck, Commander J. A. Bresnahan of “Lincoln Post, Adjt. Gen. Hendrix, Quartermaster J. Tyler Powell, ‘W. 8. Whitmore, Col. Stratton, G. B. Har- rison, J. J. Freeland, W. A. Moore, Ed. Duffy, J. T. Thornton, B. J. Chase, B. J. Crowley, Irby Reid, Jenning B. Wilson, E. B. Russ, 8. 8. Symons, and a large number of prominent G. A. R. members and Sons of Veterans. —_—_—__ Rich Flowers for Weddings “ and présentation purposes artistically and gracefully arranged at Loose’s, 12th and F. — Advertisement. : 4 MOSBY'S FAMOUS MEN. Their Survivors: Meet in Baltimore— ‘TRe New Officers. ‘The survivors ofthe 434 Virginia Battal- fon of the eonfederate army, familiarly known as Mogby’s rangers, held their an- nual reunion in Baltimore yesterday. The majority of those dn attendance were from Virginia, tut Margland and other southern states were well zepresented. Those pres- ent from the-.city were Durand Shackle- ford, W. S. Wlynm, A. M. Nevall, R. M. Harrover, John P.:Proutt, Charles H. Dean, George R. Tubenville, B. Thrift, Hugh Waters, M. M. Marmaduke, A. J. Hobson, Andrew J. Biedier, Joseph H. Nelson, John T. Callaghan, Bush Underwood, C. F. Thompson and A. B. Mitchell. From Alex- andria were J. W. Hammond, J. C. Burke, J. T. Williams, Fontaine Beattie and W. A. Anderson. ‘The meeting was held at the Eutaw House and officers for next year were elect- ed_as follows: Commander—W. Ben. Palmer of Rich- mond, Va. First vice commander—John H. Alexan- der of Leesburg, Va. Second vice commander—Joseph H. Nel- son of Washington, D. C. Third vice commander—D. G. Carlisle of Baltimore. yorcretary—John H. Foster of Marshall, Surgeon—A. Montero of Richmond, Va. Assistant surgeon—W. L. Dunn of Vir- inia. eS. ¥F. Chapman of Clifton Forge, aes bearer—Charles Vest of Travillion, Sergeant major—R. M. Harrover of Wash- ington, D. C. Officer of the di EAS - Be onisey lay—C. A. Fox of Belts. Color sergeant—J. - ones Va rs A. Ballard of Manas. fecond color sergeant—F. Alexandria, Va. There was a banquet enjoyed last night, at which many stories of old days were told, and recitals of famous raids and sor- tes given. At one end of the banquet hall appeared an oil painting of Mosby, mount- ed upon horseback and dressed in ‘the uni- form of a confederate soldier. A United States flag encircled the picture, with con- federate, United States and Maryland flags festooned overhead. Around the edge of the ceiling were draped the stars and stripes and each window was decorated with United States, confederate and Mary- land bunting. Over the main door were flags, surmounting an excellent portrait of Mosby, which was surmounted with smilax and bunting. The chandeliers were also hung with smilax and the tables them- selves were gorgeously adorned with potted plants and cut flowers. At the business meeting Manassas was chosen for the next annual gathering, and resolutions were adopted sympathizing with Col. John S. Mosby in his afiliction. A telegram was sent to the old command- er assuring him of the increasing love, ad- miration and good wishes of his command. It was also decided to erect at Front Royal, Va., a monument to the six members of Mosby's command—Anderson, Carter,Jones, Overby, Love and Rhodes—who, it 1s claimed, were executed in 1864 by orders from General Custer, while prisoners. paws M. Angelo of Sale of Marshall Hall and Steamboats “Charles Macalester” and “River Queen.” The auction sale by Messrs. Edwards and White, receivers of certain of the personal preperty at Marshall Hail, will take place on next Monday morning, the 18th instant, at 11 o'clock. Persons desiring to attend same can obtain tickets from the superin- tendent, Mr. Benwick, at the Macalester’s wharf, foot of 7th street. Boat leaves at 9:30 sharp. The auction sale of the Marshall Hall grounds and traets of land, steamboats. and other property will take place in front ot the company’s wharf, in this cit: y, Wed- nesday, the 20th instant, commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. See advertisement in Star for further partigulars. Ratcliff Co., Auctioneers.-2Advt. eae ————. Eleetion of Officers. The regular monthly meeting of the So- ciety of Christian Endeavor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, of which Rey. Jos. T. Kelly is: pastor, was held Wednesday evening atthe residence of Mr. Wm. C. Small, No. 510 M street northwest. After |, the routine business had been disposed of the president of the society, Mr. Harry Blake, announced that the election of ofti- ces for the ensuing year was next in or- ler. The election resulted’ as follows: Presi- dent, Mr. Wm. C. Small; vice president, Mrs. P. Wolhaupter; recording secre- tary, . Chas. J. Williamson; treasurer, Mr. William Tullock.” Chairman of com- mittees: Prayer meeting, Mr. Hugh M. Adams; lookout, Mr. Harry Blake; mis- sionary, Mr. Walter H. Stevens; calling, Miss Jessie Babcock; flower, Miss Ida Nourse; good citizenship, Mr. Wm. B. Saunders, and social, Mr. Harry E, John- son. After the election the retiring social com- mittee presented a program which con- sisted of a gramophone exhibition of a dozen or more selections, and several solos by Miss Bertie Thompson, accompanied by Mr. A. B. Kelly, the organist of the church. Refreshments were served at the conclu- sion of the program. The new Officers will assume charge next Sunday. —— es Excellent Service, the Best to Be Had. Pennsylvania railrcad $2.00 excursion to Philadelphia next Sunday. Trains leave B. and P. station 7, 8, 9 and 11 a.m.—Advt. —s D. M. Sidewalks and Curbs. The Commissioners have ordered that the following work be done under the permit system: Lay cement sidewalk at southwest corner of 6th and B streets northeast; estimated cost, $184. Set curb in front of 2901 18th street; estimated cost, $20. Lay cement sidewalk in front of 1114 G street; estimated cost, $42. Lay cement sidewalk in front of 614 13th street; estimated cost, $46. = Resurface K street from 9th to 10th north- west; estimated cost, $5,300, repairs to con- crete pavements. Lay gutters and gravel roadway in Levis street, between Bladensburg road and Trini- dad avenue; estimated cost, $130. That 365 feet of 4-inch water main be laid in alley, block 17, Howard sub., Le Droit Park. That 670 feet of 5-inch water main be laid in east side of 3ist street between Land M streets. ——__ We give away trading stamps. Lans- Bro., 7th street.—Advt. ——__ An Error Corrected. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: There is an error in the article copied from the Baltimore Sun, published in Tues- day’s Star, connecting the name of Bishop Satterlee with Sotterley Hall, the colonial estate of the Platers of Maryland. Sotterley Hall and Park in Suffolk, in England, were certainly in the possession of the Play- ters, from whom the Maryland family de- scended, as early as 1470, having been granted them by !Edward IV, and confis- cated from the Sotterley family, who were of the Lancaster or losing sides. Though the Red Rose aggin rose to power, the Sotterleys failed to regain the estate, but tombs bearing’ their arms still exist in St. Margaret's, the village church. Thus the connection is much anterior to the wars of Charles I and the parliament; and is a curious instance of the persistence of @ tradition which though mistaken in date must have hada foundation in fact. KATHARINE C. DORSEY. —_—>— A Delightful ‘Trip to Baltimore Next Sunday, only $1.00, via Pennsylvania railroad.—Advt. —_>—_—_. To Spealz in Baltimore. Prof. John M. Langston has been invited by the republican campaign committee of Baltimore to make an address at the great mass meeting Monday night, to be held in Hermitage Square. Prof. Langston will leave this city early Monday evening, ac- burgh & 15, 1897-16 PAGES. at EDUCATIONAL NOTES. Lecal Institutions of Learning in| Karl Decker, ‘This City. During the psat week the school for fash- fonable dancing and social ethics conducted by Mr. Allan de Cou Mueller, official in- structor at the United States Naval Acad- emy, was reopened. The residence formerly occupied by the Chinese legation at 2703 14th street northwest is,now occupied by Mr. Mueller, where the afternoon and even- ing sessions of the school will be held. Up- on application a catalogue will be fur- nished. Those who desire to take vocal lessons can receive instruction from Mrs. Carrie Kidwell-Stewert, who is found at her stu- dio, 1327 F street northwest, on Mondays and Thursdays. Her residence is at 230 N street northwest. Mrs. Stewart is familiar with the Italian method of vocal art and is a diploma graduate of the Lamperte method. Four little girls, from eight to twelve years of age, will be received into the fam- ily of the Misses Coleman of “‘Kenmuir, Va. (post office, Poindexter). The terms, which include the tuition, board and French, are $16 per month. A special normal course in elo¢éution and dramatic art will be given by Mrs. Estelle H. Davis, a pupil of Mr. F. F. Mackey, at her studio, 1114 F street northwest, where Mrs. Davis can be found daily after 3 p.m. The training of a voice and the art of singing, according to the methods of the best modern teachers, based on the oki Italian school, will be taught by George W. Mull, who can be found at 1327 F street northwest. Only twelve pupils are admitted to the Hamner Home School, 1741 Q street north- west. This is a boarding as well as a day school, and French and German are spoken. At 934 F street northwest is located the Lawrence School of Acting, where elocu- tion and singing lessons are given. At 1921 Vermont avenue Jose Sirvent will resume the teaching of Spanish lessons, where those who desire to become familiar with this language can secure the aid of a teacher. ’ —_—_——.—__ FUSION TICKET NAMED. Democrats and Populists Fuse on County Candidates. ‘The democratic convention of Charles county, Md., which adjourned September 21 to reassemble at the call of the executive committee, met Wednesday at La Plata and proceeded to nominate the following ticket: State senator, Dr. L. C. Carrico; house of delegates, P. R. Wills and Can- field Jenkins, the latter a populist; clerk of circuit court, J. Samuel Turner; register of wills, William A. Smith; sheriff, John H. Wise; county commissioners, the last named, G. W. Carroll and Benj. Welch, a populist; surveyor, J. A. Franklin. This is the fusion ticket which was agreed to between the democrats and pop- ulists before the meeting of the convention. The convention passed a resolution in- dorsing the Chicago platform, and declar- ing in favor of Wm. J. Bryan. piles Ean hs $2.00 To Philadelphia and $2.00 Return next Sunday via the Pennsylvania railroad, the standard railroad of Ameri Leave B. and P. station at 7:00, 8:00, 9: and 11:00 a.m.—Advt. —— Church Deacon Resigns. Professor Andrew P. Montague tendered his resignation Wednesday evening as dea- con of the First Baptist Church, as he will soon leave for Greenville, S. C. A resolu- tion was passed commending Professor Montague highly, and wishing him God- speed in his new field of labcrs. Professor William A. Wilbur and George W. McLaurin were elected deacons at the meeting. een If You Are Going to Baltimore next Sunday take the Pennsylvania railroad. None better. Round-trip tickets, only $1.00. —Advertisement. Capital Railway Branch. The Capital Railway Company has closed a contract with Engineers Howell and Tay- jor to begin the survey Monday of the Harrison street branch to Overlook Inn. Permission has been obtained from the District Commissioners to replace the Loxes of the Brown underground system. 5,500 yds. Smith’s Best Axminsters, worth $1.50, for S2t¢c. yd. Moses’, 11th and F.—Ad. ee Railway Clerk Promoted. Mr. William A. Johnson, who. for some time past has been connected with the general passenger department of the Souih- ern Railway Company in this city as a clerk, has been appointed traveling passen- ger agent of the company, with headquar- ters in New York. The promotion of Mr. Johnson is in line ‘with the policy inaug- urated by President Spencer to advance to mere responsible positions clerks who dem- onstrate their efficiency for them when vacancies in the higher places occur. ee ee, We give away trading stamps. burgh & Bro., 7th street.—Advt. Lans- ——__ Juvenile Temple Workers. Education of the children in the Juvenile Temple was the leading topic considered in Minnehaha Lodge Tuesday evening. In the routine of business a series of resolutions outlining the work of the late Neal Dow, commending it as a model to all, and pledg- ing the membership in aid of a popular subscription for a “modest, fitting and en- during” monument to his memory was adopted. A selection on “Children Con- sidered as Public Nuisances” was read by Mrs. Mary Lewis; an original paper de- scriptive of the Juvenile Temple was pre- sented by Chief Templar Russell; an ad- dress showing the necessity of the teacher studying the child was given by H. R. Stewart; remarks illustrating the influence of children upon adults were made by A. N. Canfield; addresses commending Juven- ile Temple work were made by Past Grand Templar Van Vleck, Past Grand Chaplain Blackford, Wilbur McDaniel and Treas- urer Smith. A song service was had, led by Mrs. Carrie Smith. Next Tuesday even- ing there will be a contest for a prize for presenting the best short story on tem- perance. —————— Home Missionary Society Meeting. The quarterly meeting of the Woman's Presbyterial Home Missionary Society was held yesterday at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Paxton pre- sided and paid an eloquent tribute to the memory of the late Mrs. A. M. Faehtz, for many years a member of the society. Letters were read from the president, Mrs. Hamlin, who is out of the city; Miss Montgomery of the Laura Sunderland School, Concord, N. C.; Mr. Rodriguez, the society’s evangelist in New Mexico, and others. BO 00-4 40 oe eo Co oe oo In the Fall THERE IS DANGER TO-HEALTH AND ES- PECIAL NEED OF PURE BLOOD. Disease germs arising from decaying veg- etation and sudden changes from heat to cold, threaten the health in the fall. By Keeping the blood pure with Hood’s Sar- every one is well protected against Hood’s Si: parilla wd ‘True Blood Purifier. ‘old by all druggists $1; otx for 98. Get Hood's, Hood’s Pills ses. “agecctice Pious NO MATTER HOW HIGH THE PRICE, NONE ARM BETTER THAN HAT BOX HATS. Any Hat in the House, $2.00. THE HAT BOX. 915 Penna. ave. we Lutz & Co, Horse Blankets, g Lap Robes RECEPTION TO MISS CISNEROS. Her Rescuer, Was Among Those Who Called. Miss Evangelina Cossio y Cisneros, the Cuban girl who escaped from an Havana Prison, passed yesterday at the Waldorf Hotel in New York city. The transition from a prison cell to a fine suite in the hotel was marked, and the girl manifested great joy over the change. She received a number of callers in the course of the day. | NEXT W. A big reception is being planned for Satur- day night. It will be held at Delmonico’s, and a mass meeting will follow in Madison Square Garden in order to introduce Miss Cisneros to New York and to afford a ve- hicle for-an expression of opinion regarding | SEATS NoW ¢ the case. Prominent men are mentioned as speakers and guests at the reception and mass meeting. Carl Decker, the New York Journal rep- Tesentative, who was instrumental in secur- ing the release of Miss Cisneros, arrived in New York yesterday from Havana on the steamer Panama. He said that to escape from Havana he had to forge the name of Gen. Weyler’s secretary to his passport. Warrants were issued for his arrest before he started. Be Ee Regular $1.50 quality Smith Axminsters at S2igc. yd. 5,500 yards. Moses’, 11th and F.— Advertisement. —— SUCCESSOR TO DR. STORRS. Dr. Charles M. Lamsen Elected Presi- dent Board of Foreign Missions. At New Haven, Conn., yesterday the Rev. Dr. Charles M. Lamsen of Hartford was <lected president of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions, suc- ceeding the Rev. Dr. R. 8. Storrs of Brook- lyn, who retired after long service in that | 7ue*4y office, and D. W‘llis James of New York \ was elected vice president. The other offi- cers chosen aj Treasurer, Frank H. Wig- gins; auditors, E. H. Baker, E. R. Brown and Henry E. Cobb. The new president and vice president were called to their places amid applause, and President Storrs offered prayer. Reso- lutions complimentary to the retiring pres- | October ident and vice president were adopted by a rising vote. ————-+ee Disostrous Fire at Durham. Durham, N. C., was yesterday visited by the most destructive fire in its history. Seven four-story wooden prize houses, filled with tobacco, and eight dwellings went up in smoke in the space of two AMUSEMENTS, Lafayette. carmat Onight, Only Matinee LILLIAN RUSSELL, DELLA FOX, JEFF. DE ANGELIS, In Strange & Edwant's Comic Opera, THE WEDDING DAY. NEXT WEEK _ | riest The Mystery—the Blue Room! oclS 220f Lafayette, £3?" October 17. Miss MAUDE REESE DAVIES............Soprano Miss JENNIE HOYLE....... +++-Violiniste REGULAR SOUSA PRICES. SEATS NOW ON SALE. ocl4 dott L4P4xTe square orrra HOUSE Boston - Symphony Orchestra. Mr. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. FIVE MATINEBS—Tuesday Afternoon, Nov Afternom, Dec. 14; Tuesday ®: ‘Afternoon, Tuesday Afternoon, Feb. 15; Tucsday Af: At 4: ternoon, Merci 22, Solo Artists: Mms. LILLIAN BLAUVELT, Mr. DAVID BISPHAM, Mr. RAFAEL JOSEFFY, Mr. CM. LOEFFLER. won tickets, with reserved seats for the series gf five coucerts, $7.00 and $5.00, according to lova- tion. The sale of tickets will open Monday morning, or 18, at La atte Square Opera House. wet Mer. C. A. EI anager. cll, 12,15,16-4t = ee The Bijou. Matinees Every Day, 10¢., 20¢. Every Day, roc., 20c., 30c. Family High-Class Vaudeville. JUDGE aid WALTON, Acrobatic Comedy Sketch Artists. Re-engagement for ONE WEEK longer of the rfl hours, and at one time the Duke cigarette | wonderful factory was in great danger. The total loss is $250,000, with $200,000 insurance. Faure Signs Their Commisssions. At the French cabinet council yesterday DE GREAUS, Lumiere’s Cinematographe * AND 10 OTHER BIG ACTS, DON'T FORGED THE FAMILY MATINERS ocl2-18if EVERY DAY. President Faure signed the appointments of | SECURE SEATS FOR M. Jules Patenotre, the retiring French ambassador at Washingtcn, as French am- bassador at Madrid, and that of M. Jules Cambon, the retiring governor gene a Algeria, as French ambassador at Wash- ir gton. ———_-e-______ Transferred Here. The management of the Protestant Epis- copal Review has been transferred from Virginia Semirary to this city. Heretofore it has been rather a local affair, but its scope will now be extended on national lines. ——_+__—_ a > The Japanese government is to have an | A SUPTEMELY” BEI LIA. armored cruiser built in France. The germs of consumption are everywhere. There is no way but to fight them. If there is a history of weak lungs in the family, the fight must be con- stant and vigorous. You must strike the disease, or it will strike you. At the very first sign of failing health take Scott’s Emulsion of Cod- liver Oil with Hypophosphites. It gives the body power to resist | #8, 8.¥. to Scuth Cap. and At sts, the germs of consumption. 50c. aud $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. S5 CITY ITEMS. ee Two Attractions at John Lynch's. “Sam's Wedding,” the photo, and Rock- bridge Rye Whisky, 50c. pint. 404 9th. 1t ee . High Grade Oysters. Meals, a la carte and midday lunch. Hotel Jobnson. wt aa RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mb5-t,f,stf ——— Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w.: AMUSEMENTS, NEW NATIONAL THEATER, PRIMROSE & WEST'S Direct from the Knickerbocker Theater. prices, Seats now on sale. oci5-20,tf ACADEMY. : The Beautiful Ingenue, MISS BERTHA CREIGHTO Those 25-cent Seats are Popular. Symphony Orchestra 1 of ‘Through GUZMAN, 925 Pa. ave. ocl3-3te Choice Symphony 50 cts 5 Seats Can be had by placing your order with The Music Exchange. SANDERS & STAYMAN, 1827 F at. now. ocl2-4t* GRAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers, OF OCTORER 11. MATINBES | Saturday. ‘T AND IMPORTANT DAVIS & KEOGH'S GREAT SUCCESS, The Picturesque and Sensational Comedy Drama, The Sidewalks of New York. TUSTIN'S TERRIFIC DIVE From ‘Top of Stage, Herdieng. Fifty Feet into ® ‘Tank of Water ouly Three Feet Deep. THE GREAT HERALD SQuU. NC A Triumph of Art and Creat! POPULAR PRICES. m4c2 Attraction—Morrison’s “PRIVA’ oc “THE i FOR A SHORT SON OF THR GREAT AMERICAN BIOGRAPH. WILLARD HALL, MORE POPULAR THAN EVER. oct IBITIONS, 2:30, 4;30 AND 8:15. S. Cap. st. MONDAY, OCTOBER D: eve! ancl i MUSIC _BY MARINE BAND, Conveyances from 4% and 6.w. to club house, The Axacostia line will run cars from 7th and Mf Care to stage ocd ABE bers. LECTURES. Miss Pitts’ Second Lecture. Miss Pitts’ lecture on the ae pone the see. ond in her course on “Early and Mediaeval English History,”” be given at the Friends’ Meeag Friday Evening, Oct. 22, at 8:15. rs dents, $4; to two in one family, $7.50; single lee~ tures, 75 ‘cents. ‘Tickets may be purchased at the door, oct5-2t® Virchand R. Gandhi OF INDIA Will lecture upon Qccult Sciences and Arts, Telepathy, Hypnotiam, ete. det. 16, 8 ovclock p.m. nw. . oc 4-3 Admission, 25 cents. EXCURSIONS, ETC. FIFTH AND LAST OYSTER ROAST OF THE SEASON At CLIFTON BEACH, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, Steamer Saml. J. Pentz will leave at 10 a.ut, Returning at 7:30 p.m. All the oysters can eat. Only select oysters used, ‘Four houre at the Beach. Fine fishing and boating. Dinners at the Beach Hotel, 50c. TICKETS, 50c. CHILDREN, 25c. E. 8 RANDALL, ocl3-4t Proprietor. —= TAKE THB METROPOLITAN LINE AND THE ELECTRIC CARS AT THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE FOR 9 | ARLINGTON, FORT MYER TONIGHT, SATURDAY & saTURDAY MaTINEE,| AND FALLS CHURCH. The Country Girl. Next Week—The celebrated “ WAN-GO MOHAWK." sey LEN ECHO AMPHITHEATER, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, CONCERT ADMISSION, 10c. + French mental Trio, ete. Cafe open at all hours: service s Ja carte, at city prices. Bicycle Breakfast, from a.m. till noon, 50c. to % ‘ocl5-2t COLUMBIA, ove or orzna. N Evenings at 8:15. Mats. Tours. and Sat. at 2:30. LAST WEEK BUT ONE. Castle Sq. Opera Co. BILLEE TAYLOR CAVALLERIA SUSTICABA sax OCTOBER 17, sits. REMENYI, ™ ites '-3m,10 UICE AND FREQUENT ELEOTRIO Thabt ‘°!Plount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. wd 1 Boceciedeie ore ie i. columa, thus papers orfolk & ashington Steamboat Co. — Every in for Fortress = Norte "Kewport’ News and ‘ail = steel “Newpor: News,” room service is a la carte, and Ste the tse nat ape arate or Wasting gH 3 Tickets on sale at U, in 5