Evening Star Newspaper, November 4, 1897, Page 10

10 : j— LOCAL MEN TION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. “Human Hearts.” specialties. Ro- Academy of & J Bijou Theater.—High-ci: Columbia Theate ‘A Musician's Opera hall We Fe e.-Marie Wainwright Her?” = m ‘Theater.-New York and Steve Brodie. are Opera House.—Mr. in “A Coat of Many Col- ville Stars ional Theater._The Bostonians rade.” Hail— Willard graph. Steamer Samuel J. and intermediate lan mer Newport Nev. at 7. pm. street and Penns for Norfolk and nia 31g street and Pennsylvania Mount Vernon at 10:05, 11 Jewel and Puritan Gas and Oil Heaters. Cc. A. MUDDIMA & CO., 1204 G—616 12th. “PABST.* THE BEER TO DRINK you want the best. “Pabst” stands for If you are fond of dark beer, try ” It nas double strength, i as_a tonic. Drop postal. 3 N. Cap. st. coOsT YOU MUCH ister or re-cover any old Furniture you wart made Carpets cleaned in matchless style. moth-proof free. Empi Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning Wks., 631 Mass. ave. good as new. Made Lamp Oil-the best—1 gal.,18e.; 5 gi "Phone 140 Muddiman & Co., 124 G—616 KENNY'S FINE COFFEES. Mandehline Java and Arabian Mocha have no equai. Svgars at cost. C. D. KENNY, 7 City Stores. Large assortment of Latrobes, Heating and Cecking Stoves! We are experts on Istrobe and furnace work. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa ave. Tel. 984. Beacon Drop Lights—save the eyes, ©. A. MUDDIMAN & CO., 1204 G—616 12th. B. & O. BULLETIN. Excursion Rates. Baltimore and return, $1.00. next Sunday. Philadelphia and return, $2.00. ing trains next Sunday. Me. All trains All morn- TRADING Johnsto STAMPS GIVEN. s flour sale, $4.90 bbl. Page 6. CITY AND DISTRICT. BURIAL OF EDWARD A. DUVALL. National Fencibles Attend Remains to Last Resting Place. ‘d A. Duvall, who died as the result of injuries received by being thrown from a carriage at a point on the Conduit road was laid to rest yesterday af- ternoon in Glenwood cemetery with mili- tary honors. The deceased was a member of the National Fencibles, and, under com- mand of Captain Charles S. Domer, that organization served as escort. The com- Fany fatigue uniform of black was worn. Six members of the Fencibles, Privates Warner, Lynch, Hart, Deamer, Lawrence and Orme, acted as pallbearers. A mili- tary band accompanied the sad pageant. Rev. W. T. Snyder, pastor of the Church of the Incarnation, conducted the services at th e residence of the deceased, % avenue, and also at the cemetery As the remains were lowered into the grave “taps” was sounded by a bugler. SS $1.00 to Baltimere and Return $1.00 via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets good on all trains going and returning Sunday, Nov. 7, «xcept the Congressional Limited.—Advt. Seeger THE LARGEST CIRCULATION is a great thing for advertisers seeking publicity for their an- nouncements. THE BEST CIRCULATION is a great thing for advertisers want- ing results from their announce- ments. WHEN BOTH THESE REQUI- SITES can be found in a single medium advertisers are fortu- nate, indeed. THE EVENING STAR they get them both. Its Circulation is both the Largest and the Best in Washington. Rear Admiral Worden's Will. The will of the late Rear Admiral John LL. Worden was filed yesterday afternoon, being dated February 27, 1883, and naming Daniel T. Worden, a son, and Wm. B. Wheeler as executors. The estate is given to the executors in trust, to apply the net income to th= benefit of Oli the widcw of the testator. At her death the daughters, Grace Worden and Olivia W. Busbee, are to receive $7,500 each, and the meome from the estate. At their death, there being no issue, the estate goes to the son, Daniel T. Worden. The Superb Service of the Pennsylvania railroad 1s its greatest adver- Usemeni. To Philadelphia and return next Sunday for $2.04 v T. Worden, Charges Husband With Desertion. In suing Robert W. Anderson for divorce, Catherine J. Ande: Staies that th were marriei here March 12, 1885, and her husband deserted her ——— Valuable unimproved property northwest corner of and M streets nertheasi will be Stees tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. Splendid chance fer a builder. . See advt. —— Plans of Washington City Troop. At joint meeting last evening of the ‘Washington City Trcop and the Washing- ten Riding Club several propesed plans for crganization were di d. It was finally decided to adopt a pian that provides for # National Guard treop and also for an in- dependent riding cl $1.00 Baltimore and Return Via B. and O. Sunday, November 7. Tickets good going and returning on all trains, in- cluding famous 45-minute flyers.—Advt. Gave Satisfaction. ‘The result of Tuesday’s elections gave the members of the National Republican Anti-Civil Service League cause for much satisfaction, whick was expressed at thelr regular weekly meeting last evening at the Hotel Emrich, and civil service reforin was eld to be the one great cause for the de- feats which the republican party expert- enced. Vice President Baker remarked that the leaxue had cause for rejoi ing in the defeat cf the civil service ame:tment in Maryland, and he thought that the efforts of the league had much to do with the re- sult. President McKinley, he believe, will return from Ohio a much wiser mun.” Ad- dresses were made by Mr. Henderson Rhodes, Thomas Baker and others, it ing decided to maintain the work until it becomes a campaign issue. ——_— David Fitzgerald Buried. The funeral of David Fitzgerald, former Ubrarian of the War Department, tock place yesterday at the Church of the Coy. enant, Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin officiating. Officers and members of B. B. French Lodge, F. A. A. M., took part. The pall- bearers were John Tweedale, James W. Cheeney, John T. Thorp, James Loving, Charles Tanner and Charles H. Carrington. Interment was in Rock Creek cemetery. ——___ Cultivate Chrysanthemums. —. it’s interesting and easy. Gude sells fine, heaJthy “mum” plants, all colors,50c. 1224 F- Advertisement. _ M. Venable of Baltimore, general counsel. The board approved a contract previously made by President Colegrove with New - | York capitalists for building the road, and |PERMIT SYSTEM REVIVED Commissioners Ask Congress to Authorize Improvements on the Old Plan. Under Its Operation Streets May Be _. Paved by Property Owners Pay- ing Half the Cost. The d!d permit system is to be revived—at least that part of it which relates to the paving of short streets. The Commission- ers have inserted such a provision in their estimates to Congress, and if they are suc- cessful in obtaining the legislation, prop- erty owners whose street needs improve- ment, and which under the present condi- tions stands no show of improvement from the District for several years, may petition the Commissioners, and by depositing one- half the cost thereof, obtain the relief. Several years ago this plan of improve- ment prevailed in the District, and many new streets, especially in the subdivisions, were promptly improved by the laying of concrete pavements. But the system ran ito disfavor through the action, it is said, of the owner of a large subdivision, who censumed almost the entire appropriation to the exclusion of other parts of the Dis- trict. The result was the provision was ckanged ir the next appropriation bill, end since that time the only way to have a street improved has been to get it on the street schedule and patiently wait for Con- gress to appropriate the necessary funds. Delay in Appropriations. It is related how some property owners ave grown gray waiting for Congress to improve the streets. Certain it is that the street schedule is many years behind, and it will be a long time, it is declared, before the recommendations of this year are reached. There are throughout the District a num- ber of short streets well built up and very n-uch in need of improvement. The prop- erty owners have been clamoring for reiief, and have indicated a willingness to pay a pertion of the cost. The Commissioners, however, are helpless, and can du nothing in the matter. Realizing the importance of the demand, and with a desire to improve the conditions, they have asked Congress to re-enact the legislation of several years ago, whereby property owners, by combin- ing and depositing one-half the cos: there- of, may have certain streets improved in advance of the regular schedule. ———_ Raees at Benning, Nov. 6 to 20. Special trains will leave 6th street station at 1:00 and 1:40 p.m. on week days during the zneet. Round trip rate, 25c.—Advt. STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING. New Short Line Railway Promoters Effect Organization. The stockholders of the Washington, Westminster and Gettysburg Railroad Com- pany, the new short line which is to be built betweea this city and Gettysburg, Pa., met yesterday at Westminster, Md., and organized by the election of a board of di- Tectors, as follows: Henry A. Cady and James B. Colegrove of this city, T. Her- bert Shriver, Union Milis, Md.; William B. Thomas, estminster, Md.; George Cot- ton Smith, Wilkesbarre, Pa.; John A. Shorb, Littlestown, Pa., and E. J. Lawyer, Balti- more. After the adjournment of the meeting the directors assembled and elected James B. Colegrove, president; T. Herbert Shriver, vice president; Henry A. Cady, secretary: William B. Thomas, treasurer, and Richard it was stated that the work of construction will be begun as soon as necessary formall- ties are complied with in New York. A separate company was organized for the building of that part of the line which is to be located in Pennsylvania, and the following officers elected: President, James B. Colegrove; directcrs, Dr. Colegrove and Henry A. Cady of this city, Messrs. Samuel M. Bushman, John A. Hughes and Charles A. Trostle, all of Gettysburg, and John A. Shorb and Charles H. Dutterer, both of Littlestown, Pa. Washington city was se- lected as the place for the location of the general offices of both companies. —>—_. 2.00 to Philadelphia & Return $2.00 ia Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets good on 00, 8:00, » and 11:00 a.m. trains Sunday, November 7, going, and on all trains re- turning same day except the Congressional Limited.—Advt. ae eae’ THE RESULT MIXED. Political Honors Divided in Prince George's County. The election in Prince George's county results in giving the democrats the three delegates to the lower hovse—Dove, White and Downing—defeating Fisher, Under- wood and Rollins. William B. Clagett, democrat, is elected to the state senate, the republican candidate being Captain Charles G. Gordoa. The republicans elected their candidate, James B. Belt, to the courty clerkship over Dr. Louis A. Griffith, democrat. Rawlings, republican, defeated Baden, democrat, for -the county commis- sionship, and Latimer, republican candi- date for surveyor, defeated English, demo- erat. ‘The democrats elected Robey, candidate for sheriff, the republican candidate,Claude G. McKee, being defeated by a large ma- jority. Crane and Merrick, reprblicans, defeated Magruder and Mitchell, democrats, for the judgeships of the seventh judicial circuit. This circuit embraces four counties—Prince Geerge’s, Calvert, St. Mary's ard Charles. Magruder and Mitchell ‘carried Prince George's county, but failed in the others. The vote on the constitutional amend- ment relative to civil service was 178 for the meastre and 2,142 against it. — Little Damage at Ocean City. Mr. John F. Waggaman, who has just returned from Ocean City, says that the reports of the damage done to that resort y the recent great storm were very muca He made a careful inspec- along the shore and estimated that il make good all the damage done. that at no time during the storm was Ocean City seriously threatened, as the two reefs in front of it serve as a protec- tion from any storm or high tide that is likely to occur along the coast. The train service was not suspended or even changed, and the town was not flooded. The small amage done was confined to a restricted space. —_—_+—— Respecting His Memory. Out of respect to the memory of Judge Miller, no trials by jury were held today in the Police Court. The jury was called and excused until next Wednesday. In order that the officials and employes might attend the funera! of the deceased, an) as a further mark of respect, the Po- ice Court was closed for the day early this afternoon. —————— Luncheon a Success. A luncheon was given by the young ladies of the Central High School yesterday { that Institution for the benefit of the The money made Is to pay for es that are subscribed to by the library, and for wiich there is no appro- priatfon, and so successful was the affair that Miss Helen M. Reynolds, assistant principal of the Central, who had the lunch in charge, has now $30 more than the sum required for the subscripticns. ‘This will be expended in the purchase of platino- typeg of the “Quest of the Holy Grail’ frescoes which adorn the Boston’ Public Library. —_+—— 2 You People Give a Dance. A dance was given last night by a party of young people in the large and spacious hall located at 1213 12th street. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The costumes worn by the young ladics were in pleasing harmony with the sur- ae Among tho8e present were the 5 and and Messrs. Hannan,Hogan, Fitzgerald, Kiown, Gibson, Grace, Buckley, Duff and Carlton, the latter two of whom supplied the music for the affair, a a ———————————e—eee THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY; ‘NOVEMBER 4, 1897-14 PAGES. ANTI-SALOON REVIVAL. Program of the W. C. T. U. Evening of the Series. An immense white bow was suspended beneath the Anti-Saloon League’s banner last night in Foundry Church to symbolize the fact that it was “W. C. T. U. evening” 02 the Anti-Saloon revival. Mrs. H. A. Gillenwater, one of the best known whfte-ribboners, presided, and read an ersay on “The W. C. T. U. vs. the Saloon.” She sustained the contentions of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union for equal standards of purity for man and Woman, and equal rights before the law and at the ballot box, and said that the w. Cc. U. worked against the saloon through the agency of the Anti-Saloon League, of which it forms a part. She was listened to with close attention and fre- quently interrupted by applause. Mrs. Clinton Smith, the new vice presi- Gent-at-large of the W. C. T. U. of the District of Columbia, and second vice presi- dent of the A. S. L., was on the platform for the first time during the meetings, hav- ing returned Tuesday from the Toronto a:d Buffalo W. C. T. U. conventions, at both of which she was the fraternal mes- senger of the A. S. L. She spoke at the offertory, beginning a witty speech with the story of the young benedict who, when reproached for having said before he was married that he was “well off,” re>lied that he was well off before he was mar- ried, but did not know it. “You are well off, and you know it,” she continued, and she doubtless obtained access to the pock- ets of many of her audience, judging by the manifestations of appreciation. The principal address of the evening was by Rev. F. D. Power, D. D., pastor of Ver- mont Avenue Christian Church and secre- |. tary of th3 Congressional Society. His theme was “Our Share in the Slaughter of One Hundred Thousand a Year.” The figures given were of the es- timated deaths each year from drunken- ress, and he held that all who consent to the granting of liquor licenses, and those who fail to dc what they might do by di- rect effort to prevent the sale of intoxicat- ing drinks, as well as those engaged in the traffic, are responsible for “the fearful and urnecessary slaughter.” Temperance The music was again supplied by the Goer Union Mission quartet and ener Mr. - W. Havell, director, and this band of singers was honored by the first encore of the meetings. Rev. J. Fred Heisse, pastor of Wesley M. E. Church, who was to have offered the invocation, was absent, owing to a death in his family. His place was taken by Rev. Henry Baker, D. D., of the same denomina- tion, and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., pastor of Memorial Lutheran Church. It was announced that the Independent Order of Rechabites will attend tomorrow night in full regalia, and will furnish the Presiding officer, prelude speaker and ushers for the occasion, the program in full being as follows: Rechabite evening—Past High Chief Ruler, Mr. N. Bunch, presiding. 7:30, song service, Central Union Mission quar- tet and chorus, Mr. G. W. Havell, director; invocatio: 0), prelude, ‘‘Rechabites vs. the Saloon,” Address, Mr. N. Bunch; 8:00, singing; offering, announcements; 8:10, address, “Masterful Temperance Manli- ness,” Rev. J. E. Maurer, pastor Trinity Lutheran Church, Boonsboro, Md.; sing- ing and benedictio: ———— Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. MEASURE OF “MEDIUM.” Eggs Boiled to the Tune of Rock of Ages. -Several ministers of one of the leading denominations in Washington are enjoy- ing an incident which is said to have oc- curred to a good bishop whois widely known here and elsewhere. As the story goes, the bishop, while mak- ing his visitations recently, was invited to officiate at a church in the country, and spent the night at a farm house in the vicinity. Shertly before breakfast time the next morning the lady of the house asked the bishop, who was reading nis Bible in the parlor, if he would like some eggs for the meal, and if so, how he would prefer to have them cooked. He replied that eggs would be very acceptable, and that he liked them boiled in a medium way. The lady retired to the kitcien, and pres- ently the bishop heard her voice as she sang the words of “Rock of Ages, Cleft tor Me!” The bishop joined in the singing, and in this way the two sang two out of the three verses of the hymn. At che conclu- sion of the singing of the second stanza the lady stopped and a little later returned to the parior. “Why did you not sing the third verse?” the bishop asked. “Because it was not necessary,” the lady replied. “Not necessary! Why, I don’t under- Stand you!” rejoined the bishop. “Why,” said the lady, “you see, when- ever I cook eggs I sing ‘Rock of Ages.” If I want to boil them medium, I sing two verses, and if I desire them hard-boiled, I sing three. You wanted them medium, so I sang two verses.” “Ah!” was all the bishgp said in reply. _————— BUGLER SOUNDED Taps. Funeral Rites Over the Remains of Frederick Landgraf. Funeral services over the remains of Frederick Landgraf, were conducted yes- terday at 2 o'clock at the residence, 1010 20th street northwest, by Friendship Lodge, No. 12, I. O. O. F., and Kit Carson Post, No. 1, G. A. R. Rev. Dr. Paul Men- seli of Concordia Church officiated, read- rg the burial service of the German Lu- theran Church, afier which the officers of the associations ramed conducted the special services of their orders. A bugler from Kit Carson Post sounded “taps” at the conclusion of the services. The pallbearers were three members from Kit Carson Post and three from the Odd Fellows’ lodge. Mr. Landgraf was a messenger in the War Department for thirty-four years. ————— The Popular Line to Baltimore is the Pennsylvania railroad. Only $1.00 round trip next Sunday.—Advt. —- > Lodge Officers Installed. Members of Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars came out in force Tuesday even- ing. Visitors were present from Friend- ship and Star of Hope Lodges, respectively. Three new members were initiated, Chief Templar Russell presiding. The lodge was entertained with a piano solo by Miss Alice Yingling of Friendship Locge; a reading by Mrs. Lewis, and with brief addresses by the Rev. P. B. Cook and Grand Chaplain Phelps of Star of Hope Lodge. Messrs. Dinsmore, Canfield and Stewart were elected delegates to the Grand Lodge, with 8. W. Russell, Mrs. A. N. Canfield and Mrs. H. F. Smith, alter- nates. The officers-elect were installed by H. R. Siewart, lodge deputy, assisted by R. A. Dinsmore, and Mrs. H. F. Smith, act- ing as installing marshal and deputy in- stalling marshal, respectively. SS Thelr Silver Anniversary. A very pleasant surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steinberg on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary last evening. A large number of members ot the First Association of Spiritualists of the District of Columbia called at their home, 506 12th strect, about 8 o'clock. On behalf of the association Mrs. Cora L. V. Rich- mond, its pastor, presented Yr. and Mrs. Steinberg with a beautiful silver water pitcher and cup. Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was spent, -_—. $2.00 Philadelphia and Return Via B. and O., Sunday, November 7. Tick- ets good going on 7:05 and 9 a.m. trains, valid for return on all regular trains same day.—Advt. « —_—-+__ Engineers Give a Smoker. ‘A pleasant smoker was given last even- ing by the members of Eccentric Associa- tion of Engineers at Arion Hall. The at- tendance was very large. Mr. William L. Mothershead presided and acted as mas- ter of ceremonies. An address of welcome was delivered by Mr. L. J. Garner, presi- dent of the association, and short speeches were also made b: Messrs. Sam DeNedry, A. P. Clarke, Robertson THE BELTW#INE RAILWAY Petition of -Amemican Seanrity and Trust Receiver Schetpf Answer Filed— “Date of Hearing Set and Report of Operations Required. The petition of: the American Security and Trust Company,: praying for authority to sell the Belt ‘Line railroad under the terms of a deed of trust given to secure payment of $500,000 of bonds of the com- pany, was set for a hearing today week by. Judge Cox this morning. It will be recalled that several days ago the American Security and Trust Com- pany, trustees of the bondholders, applied to Judge Cox for permission to execute the trust by sellirg the property of the compary, which includes both the Belt and llth street lines. The court was informed that the Interest on the bonds, due and payable July 1, 1897, was in. default, and permission was asked of the court to make the sale. Judge Cox directed Receiver Schoepf to show cause why the desired au- | thority to seil should not be granted, and this morning in Equity Court No. 1, Mr. John Ridout, representing Mr. Schoepf, filed an answer. The Recejver's Answer. The receiver submits that the sale, if one should be directed, should be made by trustees appointed by the court. But it is urged that the sale ought not to be orderéd because the roads are about to be equipped with air motors, permission having been granted therefor by the District. Commis- sioners. And should a sale be ordered, it was submitted that one by trustees ap- pointed by the court would attract more bidders and would result much more ad- vantageously. It was also pointed out by the receiver that the sale is asked under 2 second deed of trust, a prior one being for $50,000. It was also suggested by Mr. Schoepf, in the event of a sale being. or- dered, that the two lines be soki separatély. Priority of Expenses. Mr. Ricout submitted that the receiver has incurred expenses which should have priority over the claims of the bondholders; and he doubted that the trustees could give a good title. Mr. Nathaniel Wilson, of counsel for the hondholders, stated that all have agreed that. there should be a sale of the property, and they. were quite willing and. ready. to take a decree for a sale and assume all responsibility in the matter of title. At his suggestion, however,. sudge Cox set the whole matter down fer a hearing next Thursday, and directed Receiver Schoepf to submit meantime a report covering his receivership up to the Ist instant. Se Falls Church Halloween Party. A Halloween party was given by the Misses Crimmins of Falls Church, Va. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Peyton and their daughter Marie, Misses Nellie, Katy and Mary Crimmins, Messrs. Eugene Phillips, Percy Minor, Will Crim- mins and Frank Crimmins of Falls Church, and the Misses Joe Sullivan, Mary Straub, Cristine Degen, Annie Degen, Mrs. Kane and Messrs. P. Sullivan, T. Sullivan, M. Sullivan and G. Long of Washington. Mr. Percy Miror entertained the party with selections on the: banjo and with popular songs, and games and other forms of amusement were pravided. ———— Enjoysblet Excursion, An enjoyable excursion to Colonial Beach was given Suesday by the Colonial Beach Citizens’ Association: The steamer Arrow- smith carried down a Jarge party, some of whom were voters tn Virgilfia, who exer- cised their right of suffrage, although com- pelled to drive eksht-miles through mud to‘] is not so favorable today. reach the polls. ‘The uniformed sband of the Knights of Pythias contributed *much to the pleasure ot the. day, while 4 program was given during the evening in which the following participated: William EE. Morgan, Miss Edith Law, Miss Rhodes; Mr. Whitney, Mr. Rhodes, Percy Lord;-H. Kohler and John Howlings. —_———_ Revolver Practice Required. Commissioner Wight is about to intro- duce in the police department a weekly re- volver practice. It is with a desire to thor- oughly acquaint each member with the use of the pistol and to prevent the careless handling of firearms that a range is to be established and weekly practice insisted upon. It is understood that Lieut. John Kenney of the eighth precinct will be made pistol inspector, and conduct the work. The lieutenant is said to be a skilled re- volver shot, and has had considerable army experience in the handling of firearms. ees No Appropriation Avnilable. The Commissioners have received from Capt. Gaillard, in charge of the Washing- ten aqueduct, a copy of a letter written to Attorney Gordon of Cumberland, who is prosecuting the pulp mills in that vicin- ity for pollutirg the Potomac. Capt. Gail-: lard says, while he appreciates the effort that is heing made to prevent the river from becoming contaminated, his office can render no assistance, because there is no appropriation available. ee Feasted and Talked Politics. Yesterday was ‘feast day” at the Camp- bell African M. E. Church, Hillsdale. The ladies of the church served dinner from 12 noon to 11 o'clock in the evening, which was well patronized. There. was no prepared program: of. ex- ercises for the occasion, and the people en- tertained themselves by reading the elec- tion news and conversing with each other upon the results. The causes fot the change in the political tide were talked over. It was declared that the. best and only thing that can be done to save tlie re- publican administration frem destruction by a democratic landslide in 1900 would be @ general revival in business, from which the poorer class of people can receive ben- efit. —_—_-—___ Catholic University Lectures. ‘The fall course of public afternoon lec- tures at the-Catholic University will begin next Thursday in the assembly room of the McMahon Hall of Philosophy. The first lecture will be by Hannis-'Paylor, ex-United States minister to Spain, his subject being “The Origin and Growth of the Constitu- ticn of the United States.” November 18, Mr. Taylor will speak on “Parliamentary Government as It Now Exisis.Throughoat the World.” ‘This will be followed by three lectures by Gen. Grebly, December 2; “Pre History and Geagraphy of Alaska;” 9th, “The Settlement iand Civitization of Alas. ka,” and 16th, “The Gold Fields of Alaska.” These subjects ate atl of great éutrent in- terest, and as they‘iare delivered at 4.3 Pp.m., the attenmdanée during the whole ecurse should bez-very large.” ———— Waman'’s Press Association. The Woman's Biati¢nal Press Association Will hold a pubis mesting Friday evening, November 5, in the’ parlors of the Riggs House, at 8 o'dlock» Mrs. Mary S. Lock- wood, chairmanef demmittee on ‘historical work of the world’s ifair, will read from her report, andvRev. Amanda Deyo will speak on. “The oundil of Women at the Tennessee Exponition.”” Music ‘and recita— tions will alsa be-given by Mrs. Cooper and others. Con= @ case anced that.a cure cannot he. P EMULSION checks : yo ity of the dise doced tae i be, chee oe ee aw IMPOSED ON DIANA. John Crittenden Sent to Workhouse for Practicing Fraud. Jonh Crittenden, colored, known to the Police, lawyers and Police Court judges as a confirmed impostor and cheat, was ar- raigned before Judge Kimball again today as a vagrant. The complaining witness was Diana Wil- son, an old colored woman. She testified that last week Crittenden visited her house on Pierce street and explained that he de- sired to engage room and board. “I ‘tole’m I couldn’t "‘comodate’m, jes’ den,” continued Diana, “but he says he wuz de minister of de church. I tuk’m right in, fer I'm er great one fer wuking fer de Lord myse’f. I let’m sleep in de parler an’ fed'm on der bes’ I had. He kep’ put- tin’ me off an’ puttin’ me off, till las’ night I sent eround ter de church an’ foun’ out he warn’t no nfinister there. Lord help de ministers ef dey is like dis man.” : “Up to your old tricks, are you?” asked Judge Kimball of Crittenden. The man has been in court time ard again. At one period in his carcer he made a practice of entering eating establish- ments and partaking of all he could dispose of, and then coolly informing the proprietor that he had no money to pay the bill. Later,it is charged, he flaunted himself as a voodoo docior, and fleeced poor colored people of their money for some time. Then he resorted to impersonating policemen and ministers. His latest escapade was at the home of Diana Wilson. = “Jedge, I'll tell yer jes’ how it was, = be- gan Crittenden, addressing the court. “I— “Don’t attempt any cf your yarns with me,” interrupted Judge Kimball. “I know you too well. You have not only imposed on ignorant colored people, but on the law- yers and myself as well. You'll go to the workhouse for six months.” ua “Step back, John,” directed a bailiff. “You get 180 days.” —_.__ CLAIMED BY PARENTS. Annie Houck Taken in Charge and Warned. Annie Houck, a good-looking and well- dressed girl from Frederick, Md., who has. given her mother a great amount of trouble since last Jane, was arrested this morning by Detective Baur as a fugitive from her parents. It is stated that the girl ran away from home in June and came to this city to live. After a long time she was located on Misscuri avenue, and from there she went to a house on B street northwest between 2d_and 3d streets. When found by the officer this morning she denied her identity and said her name was Annie Smith. She was arrested and a few minutes later there was an affecting Scene at police headquarters, when she faced her parents. Her mother shed all the tears, the girl seeming to be indifferent about her surroundings. The officers turned her over to her parents, telling her that if she returned her she might expect to be sent to the work house. Her father is a farmer near Frederick city. —_— Eastern Star Entertainment. An entertainment was given by Bethle- hem Chapter, No. 7, O. E. S., at Northeast Temple, corner 12th and H streets north- east, last evening. The large hall was crowded to its utmost capacity, and many of the guests had to be satisfied with “standing room only.”” The program ren- dered consisted of music by the Neapolitan Orchestra, vocal solos by Messrs. James Cathell, Geo. H. Judd, Charles E. Myers and Miss Kate M. Ellis; musical selections by the Ullman Quintet and the Vega Man- dolin Club; character songs and sketches by Messrs. Downing and Taylor; plantation melodies by the Burnt Cork Club, and a whistlipg solo and imitations by Mr. Milton Clark, after which ‘‘America” was render- ed in chorus by the audience and orchestra, and the evening’s entertainment closed by the serving of ice cream and cake te all by the ladies of the chapter. ——— Mr. John W. Thompson’s Condition. ‘The condition of Mr. John W. Thompson He passed a rather restless night and is today showing the effects. ——.__. Required to Give Bonds. For the larceny of $45 from Harriett Kessler, Maggie Harrover was today held in $500 bonds to await the action of the grand jury in the Police Court. Each Deposited Five Dollars. Nicholas Varcobolis, Joseph Chacasona and Frank Cardone, fruit and candy deal- ers, were arrested about noon today by the officers of the first precinct on charges of obstructing 7th street near the patent office with their push carts. They left $5 each for their appearance in court tomor- row. Od to $0 9220 oe oo * Puch Benefited WEAKNESS AND LOSS OF APPETITE CURED BY HOOD’s, “I was weak and had a very poor appetite, but after taking HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA for a short time, together with HOOD'S PILLS, I was very much benefited, and I mmend these medicines — to friends.""—Mrs. land, D. C. Hood’s ~e>- Oooo -Oo- parilla 4 the Best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. 4Hood’s Pills $220 o> $ 4 are the only pills to take $ With Hood's Sarsaparilia, @ PO CO Coe oF CITY ITEMS. Housekeepers, Ask Your Grocer for a jackage of “Miller’s Self-Raising Buck- wheat” and 2 can of “Old Nance Maple Syrup. The quality of each is the finest,and the price is reasonable. We only wholesale it. B. B. Earnshaw & Ero., Wholesalers. 6t lections Are Over let us start papering the rooms with our handsome paper. $2 up. Nolte, §10 9th st.1 AMUSEMENTS. CADEMY. 25e., 500. and Te. Wed. and Sat. Mats.—25 and 50c. HUMAN HEART Next Week—The Best Melodrama of the Year, “The City of = New York.” EW NATIONAL THEATER. ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE FAMOUS --BOSTONTANS.-- SMITH & HERBERT'S TUNEFUL OPERA, The Serenade. Saturday Night—Request Performance of “ROBIN HOOD.” Nov. 8—MR. JOSEPH JEFFERSON. Seats now on sale. EXTR. A “SEW NATIONAL, BEGINNING NEXT MONDAY, JOSEPH JEFFERSON. nos-20tt Cricket on the Heartit. Lend [le Five Shillings. RESERVED SEAT SALE NOW OPEN. Prices—$1.50, $1.00, 50c. and 25c. no4-3t! KEBNan’s LYCEUM THEATER. z ‘Matinee ‘Tursday, Thursday and Saturday. ALL WEEK. NEW YORK STARS November 9to 19 inclusive, ACQUIRED. BY THE DISTRICT Possession Gained of Canal and Forhall Roads by Special Arrangement. The Roads to Be Maintained as Public Thoroughfares and Improved— The Private Rights. At last, after many years of contention, the District has secured possession of the Canal and Foxhall roads, and may now improve them without regard to the Chesa- peake and Ohio Canal Company. Under a former board of Commissioners an effort was made to establish the Di: trict’s ownership to the Canal road by fencing a portion of it off and prohibiting its use for towing by the canal company. The company promptly tore the fenees down, and the District as promptly took the canal company into court, but the case was never pressed. Subsequently it became necessary to improve this road, but the District, because of the title to the Property remaining in the canal company, Was prevented from expending any money thereon. The bicyclists were clamoring for its improvement, and the District au- thorities were anxious to comply. The Matter Settled. Finally, Engineer Commissioner Black and his assistant, Captain Beach, took the matter up with a view of untangling the situation. Negotiations were opened with the canal company with a view of acquir- ing the property, and the deal was closed this afternoon. The deed sets forth that in consideration of the premises, and of the additional and further agreement on the part of the District of Columbia. that the District will forever keep and maintain the Canal road as_a public thoroughfare and highway, and. will forever permit and allow the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company to vse such portions of the road as at pres- ent used by it as a towpath, and, further, that the District shall forever maintain the wall erected upon the south side of the Canal road, control of the ground is re- linquished to the District. This has been signed, sealed and deliv- ered. Gaptuin Beach immediately made preparations for the improvement of the road, and the work will begin within a few days. There is not enough money to continue the improvement to the Chain bridge, but there are sufficient funds avail- able to put the entire road in fairly good repair. Royal, { The Absolutely Pure | Baking Powder. i AMUSEMENTS. FOUKTH WEEK OF THE BIOGRAPH. WILLARD HALL Special Exhibition FOR THE BENEFIT OF SECOND CONGRI TIONAL CHURCH, SATURDAY, NOV. 6. Exhibitions—2:30, 4:30 and 8:15. GB!NP OPERA HOUSE, & RIFE, Managers. MATINEES Wednesday and Saturday. WEEK COMMENCING NOV. 1. A New and Domestic Drama. In Four Acts, Entitled “SHALL WE FORCIVE hen?” WITH Marie Wainwright And_an Excellent Co1 POPULAK PRIC! Nov. 8—Francis Wilson in “HA Sale of seats now going on. GRAND OPERA HOUSE EXTRAIIN THE SALE OF SEATS FOR Francis Wilson, HALF A KING, IS NOW GOING ON AT THE BOX OFFICE. 1t not LF A KING.” not ANNUAL CONCERT OF THE VAUGHN CLASS. Friday, November 5, 8 p. m. Calvary Baptist S. S. House, 8th and H sts. n.w. Leading local talent. Tickets, 25c. no3-8t Bijou Theater. HIGH-CLASS FAMILY PERFORMANCE. Chas. T. Ellis Co. 10 Otber Big Acts. 10c., 20c., 30c. Matinees, 10c., 20c. __no2-5t_ [L4FAvErre...... -TONIGHT AT & MATINEE SATURDAY. CONTINUED SUCCESS OF Mr. Herbert Kelcey AND Miss Effie Shannon ACOAT OF MANY COLORS BY MADELEINE LUCETTE RYLEY. EVERY DAY, 2 P.M. EVERY NIGHT, 8 P.M. Company Includes Wm. J. Le Morne. NEXT, WEEK: “THE GIRL FROM PARIS.” no3-tf,; LAFAYETTE SQ. OPERA HOUSE ginning Monday, Nov. 8, Matinces Wednesday and Saturday, E. Rice's Latest London Novelty, THE GIRL FROM PARIS, to Fasci Ws After Her Brilliant Triu ot TWO SEASONS IN LONDON, NIGHTS IN NEW YORK; 300 SEATS NOW ON SALE. Lafayette Sq. Opera House. no2-3t STON = = Tuesday Matinocs: svmpuony | Soot ORCHESTRA February 15, AT 4:15. MR. ZMIL PAUR, Conductor, Artist: Mme. Lillian Blauvelt, eg rage 7 Mr. Rafael Joseffy, ‘Mr. C. M. Loeffler. Boxes, $40, $45 and $50, and Season Tickets and $6" Sov On sale ‘at’ the bor alice Tarerees Square Opera House. C. A, ELLIS, q F. BR. COMEE, Assistant Manager. west FACE HUMORS, Plmples, Motches, Blackheads, red, rough, offs, mothy skin, a . ary, falling hair. and . CUTICURA SOAP. the most ing and beautifying soap in t purest and sweetest for toilet, (Witic SOAP is sold throughout the world. DRUG AND CHEM 8. A TF “How to Prevent Face Humors,"” mailed free, OTTER OORP.. Sele Props., Boston, Every Humor to Scrofula cured A REMEDIES. = AMUSEMENTS. RACING Autumn Meeting OF THB Washington Jockey Club ENNINC RACE COURSE Saturday, Nov. 6, To Saturday, Nov. 20. EVERY PROMINENT STABLE ENGAGED. HURDLE AND STEEPLECHASE EVENTS. First Race at 2:15. Special trains, direct to track, leave 6th street sta- tion at 1 and 1:40, return- ing immeniately after last race. no: Columbia’. ©. « 0. &. Metzerott, Mans. Nix on & Zimmerman, Directs. Evenings at 8:15. Mats. Thurs. and Sat. at 2. THE WORLD'S GREATEST ACTOR-MUSICIAN, AUGUSTE VAN BIENE, AND HIS SPLENDID COMPANY, Presenting the Great Success, A MUSICIAN’S ROMANCE Next Week—Marie Dressler and John C. Rice in “COURTED INTO COURT.” nol ““COURTED o———_______9 Ran 5 months | INTO | sn throne COURT. "Twas a success from its inception. nod- EXCURSIONS, ETC. 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