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10 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER ‘17, 1897-14 PAGES. BLAZE IN IVY CITY. RUSINESS AND PLEASURE, 2 DEATH OF JOHN F. SEITZ. LOCAL MENTION. COLONEL CLAY DECIDES Se eee eae AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. 4cademy of Music.—McSorley’s Twins.” Bijou Theater.—High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater.—Edward Harrigan in “The Grip.” Grand Opera Heuse.—“The Secret En- Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Columbian Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—The Belie of New York.” a National Theater.—“The Sign of the Toss.” W.Nard Hall—Exhibition of the Bicgraph. EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Beach and iver landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. _> DRINK A BOTTLE OF “HOFBRAEU” —beer with meals and before going to bed, and you will live longer. Purest and best beer made. Write or ‘phone 1077 for case Abner & Drury, 25th and F sts. Jewel and Puritan Gas and Oil Heaters. CLA. Muddiman & Co., 1204 G—6I6 12th st. gd LET US MAKE YOUR PORTIERES es fresh and bright as any you can buy. ANTON FISCHER'S, 906 G st. phe e at THE TAFFY OF OLDEN TIMES —“Queen” molasses taffy—made as deli- crous and wholesome as any made in olden times. At all druggists. : —— ee Shriver’s corn, 6%c. can. Johnston’s, pg. 4. FOLKS NEVER TIRE OF VELATI’S famous caramels, bon bons and chocolates. Takes candy making genius to evolve such delicious confections. 140814 G & 620 9th sts. pececemen eet Large assortment of Latrobes, Heating and Cooking Stoves. We are experts on latrobe and furnace work. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa ave. Tel. 984. Lamp Oil—the best—1 gal.,18c.: 5 gals.,75c. "Phone 140. Muddiman & Co., 1204 G—616 12. ge KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest Pure sugars sold at cost. Colonial prices. 7 city stores. Cc. D. KENNY. ——_—__-_ BE GOOD TO YOUR STOMACH. Buy the best, since it costs no more. All the Imported and Domestic Fruits, Vege- tables and other delicacies. C. Engz!'s Sons, 9th st. wing, Center Mkt. ee B. AND O. BULLETIN E IRSION RATES. BALTIMORE AND RETURN, $1.00. Sun- day next. PHILADELPHIA AND RETURN, $2.00. Sunday next. ae Beacon Drop Lights. -save the eyes. Cc. A. MUDDIMAN & CO., 124 G—616 12th. CITY AND DISTRICT. PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. ivi Report of Inspection of United States Naval Museum of Hygiene. Surgeon General Van Reypen of the navy recently requested an inspection of the United States naval museum of hygiene at the corner of 23d and E streets with a view of securing the same against fire. The Paper was referred to Chief Parris of the fire department, who today forwarded the following report of Assistant Chief Kurtz: “In compliance with your order for an examination of the United States naval mu- seum of hygiene, by request of W. K. Van surgeon general, United States rd to the necessity of im- ts for protection against fire, and Baling on Protesia Growing Out of Matches at Ordway Range. Fourth Battalion Sustained, Sergeant Major Colladay Barred—Presenta- tion of Prizes This Evening. a Col. Cecil Clay, temporarily in command of the District of Columbia militia, during the absence of Gen. Ordway, today an- nounced his decisions affecting two pro- tests that grew out of the matches open to District National Guardsmen at the second annual meeting of the Natfonal Rifle As- sociation, recently held at the Ordway rifle range. The protest against the team of the Engineer Battalion in the battalion team match, filed by the 4th Battalion, is sus- tained, while similar action is taken in re- gard to the protest filed by Corporal R. P. Carleton, Company A, Engineer Battalion, against Sergt. Maj. William E. Colladay, 4th Battalion, in the Washington match. The matter is one of more than passing interest to local guardsmen and members of the National Rifle Association in view of the fact that the presentation of prizes will occur at 8:30 o'clock this evening in the rifle gallery at the L street armory. Reasons for Protest. In the battalion team match, the team of the Engineer Battalion finished in the lead. The team of the 4th Battalion was second. Immediately after the firing of the match on the range the 4th Battalion teain gave notice of the filing of a protest. The stand was taken by Maj. Campbell that the Engineer Battalion team should not have been permitted to compete, for the reason that it did not comply with the regulations. In a circular issued from National Guard headquarters, by order of Cel. Clay, it was announced that certain rifle matches would be held at Ordway. The battalion team match, it was stated, was to be open to teams of five enlisted men from every bat- talion of the District of Columbia National Guard. Continuing, the circular stated, “each company of the battalion must be represented on the team.” The Engineer Battalion team was made up from com- panies A, B and C. Company D had no rep- resentative on the team. The 4th Battalion team held that the Engineer Battalion should not have been allowed to compete, fur the reason that Company D was not in- cluded in the personnel, and therefore “each company of the battalion” was not represented on the team. Executive Officers’ Decision. When called to the attention of the ex- ecuiive officer of the National Rifle Asso- ciation that official ruled that as Company D, Engineer Battalion, is a signal company, and is armed with the pistol, and is not required to practice with the rifle, it could not, therefore, be compelled to have a rep- resentative on a team shooting with the rifle. Therefore, the executive officer ar- gued, Company D should not be considered @ company of the battalion in the sense that it was a company armed with a rifle. Ia locking at the situation in that light, it was reasoned, the team of the Engineer Battalion was qualified to compete in the match without a representative from Com- pany D. In the Washington match the entry of Sergeant Major Colladay was received un- der protest just before the shooting co! menced. He made the highest score, wiih Corporal Carleton second. Colladay’s en- try had previously been declined ea the ground that under the stipulations be was barred from that particular competition. ‘The match was open to all enlisted men of the District of Columbia National Guard who had never won an individual medal or decoration in any. rifle competition on an outdoor range. Colladay had previously won a medal at one stage of a match held under the auspices of an organization not connected with the National Guard. He claimed that as he did not win the medal at the remaining stages and as the contest n of fire hydrants, I have the honor to submit the following report: “I find they nave rine three-galion ex- tinguishers ‘of the fire underwriter’s P located around the hallways of building: two stand pipes supplied from the street, with one hundred feet of three-inch hose attached to one, nothing on the other; two old Meigs’ hydrants, one in front of the building, and the other in r. The supply of water is very only twelve pounds pressure on nd six pounds on stand-pipes at first floor. “I would recommend that two hydrants pattern used by the city be placed rounds, and reducers be placed on pes to conform to the couplings as this department. ild further recommend that the superinten of the water department be requested to examine the service to de- termize if the supply can be increased.” aaa S Quarantine Abolished. e Southern Railway anovunces that on of the quarantine having been d, through car service will be resumed to New Orlears on the Southwestern Limit- beginning Thursday night, the 1sth. Tourist excursions to California will be re- sumed with the train leaving Washington at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 24. All trains will be running without interrup- tion by quarantines in a few days.—Advt. Ten for the Foundlings. The board of lady visitors of the Wash- ington Hospital for Foundiings will hold a donation tea at the hospital, 1715 15th street, Friday afternoon, November 19, from 3 to 6 o'clock. The occasion will be made a very pleasant one. Mrs. W. P. Kellogg will receive the donations as president of the board of lady visiters, assisted by the vice Presidents. Mrs. Marvin C. Stone, with an @bie corps of assistants, will have charge of the tea room. Mrs. Charles G. Dulin will have charze of the candy tabie. There are now thirty-six babies in the institution. >-— able Property at Auction. Will be sold at auction tomorrow, Thurs- afternoon. at half-past four o'clock, valvable piece of ground, 907 16th near the corner of I street north- This lot measures 34 feet front by to a rear alley, and ts one of most desirable sites in the city on an elegant modern rest- advertisement in another col- . street. west. $1.00 To Baltimore and Return $1.00 via Pennsylvania railroad. T:ckets good on all trains going and returning Sunday, November 21, except the Congressional Limited.—Advt Detective: the Cane. The detectives have abandoned the in- vestization of the case of Lula Burke, the woman in the “Division” who claimed she had been robbed of money and diamonds. The money she said was withdrawn from bank to be paid on a pair of valuable dia- mond carrings. It is stated that she has returned the earrinj the dealer. Ye Ida Drury, who also lives in the vision,” complained that she had been robbed of a diamond pin worth $200. The pin was returned by a servant this morning, who had worn it home. are the finest chry: doz. 1224 F.—Advt. ee Escapes From Asylum. Thomas Perkins, a young man whose Parents live at 630 Acker street north- east, clandestinely left St. Elizabeth's Asy- lum yesterday ai.ernoon and the police were asked to look out for him. When he left he wore a dark suit of clothes, dark overcoat and brown fedora hat, and carried a bundle. He has a sandy mustache. SS Roard Your Fine Horses at Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L st. Everything first-class. Reasonable prices. dvertisement. oe Card to the Public. aving come to our ears that we are really not to retire, we desire to most em- hatically state that we are going out of and that this is an absolute auc- sale of every penny’s worth of this Stock. Sales at 11 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. JACOBS BROS., jewelers,1229 Pa. ave.—Ad. —_-—— In Pashing a Goed Thing the push is to do as much good to the pushec #s to the pusher. Our push is 5-Ib. be. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Was not a National Guard affair the prize, therefore, did not become his private prop- erty, and he shopld not have been barred from the Washington match. Colonel Clay kas ruled to the contrary. —__ DE FORREST CASE DECIDED. Court of Appeals Renders Opinion Sustaining Lower Tribunal. In deciding the case yesterday afternoon of Nannie L. Be Forrest, convicted in the Police Court last August of keeping a dis- orderly house, an alleged massage parlor, the Court of Appeals dealt what appears to be a death blow to such institutions. ‘The woman appealed to the Court of Ap- peals under the provisions of the act of March 2, 1897. It was the first case to come up to the appellate tribunal under that act. She claimed that the trial court erred in several instances, but the Court of Appeals holds that no error was commit- ted, and therefore affirmed the judgment of the lower court. In disposing of the case, the Court of Ap- peals says: “The mere keeping of a dis- orderly house where others, and not the keeper, commit acts of immorality, is, of itself, a disorderly act, and a person may be guilty of a criminal offense in so doing whose conduct may be otherwise unobjec- tionable and irreproachable.” Referring to the refusal of the trial court to instruct the jury that the burden of proof rested with the government, the court says that no error exists in that respect, and that “instead of being open and no- torious in the sense of the instructions asked for, it is well known that disorderly houses of the character here indicated are generally sought to be surrounded with mystery and secrecy,” it not being neces- sary for the prosecution to establish that a house of that character is so noisy as to disturb the neighborhood. =e $2.00 To Philadelphia & Return $2.00 via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets good going on 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. trains Sunday, November 21, and on all trains returning sarfie day, except the Con- | gressional Limited.—Adv eee Police Court Sustained. The Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of the Police Court in the case ot John H. Lauer, who was convicted of vio- lating the liquor law. — After Valuable Papers. Sunday night last some person entered the house at 1914 Sunderland place, ana made an unsuccessful attempt to force open a private desk, containing valuable letters and papers, belorging to Mrs. Louise H. Patterson. Although the lock was badly broken, the spring did not yield. A small desk in the brary was rifled of all its contents. Nothing else was taken. —. Philadelphia and Return via B. and 0 Sunday, November 21. 7:05 and 9 a.m. go- ing; returning on all trains same day. Round trip, $2.00.—Advt. gee Relate Their Discoveries. The Anthropological Society met last evening in the assembly hall of the Cosmos Club. A paper on “Ancient cases of tre- phining in Mexico,” prepared by Drs. Carl Lumholtz and Alois Hardlicka, was read by the secretary of the society in the ab- sence of the authors. An account was given of the skull of a female of an ad- vanced age, discovered in a burial ground of undoubted antiquity, showing evidences of the operation of cutting out a circular piece of bone. Interesting accounts were given of recent fleld work in the southwest. Dr. J. Walter ! Fewkes gave a description of the Moqui Indian ruins in Arizona, and the cemetery where the ashes of the incinerated dead were buried in jars. Dr. F. Webb Hodge spoke of the incidents of his trip to the top of the Enchanted Mesa, and de- seribed the vessels and stone ax he found on the summit. A description of the plants and animais used by the prehistoric races of Arizona was given by Mr. Walter Hough. —_-—__ Says Wife Deserted Him. Marshall Hess has applied for. divorce from May Catharine Hess, to whom he was married. Deeember 17, 1889. He charges that she deserted him. He-is represented by Attorneys Gordon & Gordon. ————_—_ Your credit ts at Lansburgh‘s' Fur- ure House, and F streets.—Advt_ “THE ROYAL BOX.”—Mr. Charles Cogh- len, in the production of his new comedy- drama, “The Royal Box,” at the Columbia ‘Theater, Monday evening, will attempt the most daring character impersonation and interpretation of human emotions that any actor has ever attempted, probably, in the history of the American stage. In the part of Clarence, the actor, he will present a Personality of unusual strength of char- acter, yet conceited, vainglorious, quick- tempered and self-opiniorated to a degree. Through all these faults a streak of gen- erosity runs, which, in many respects, is a redeeming feature of the man. The actor loves a woman, who loves him only in the artificial atmosphere of his stage creations. This produces in him an intense jealousy, which develops into a mania against her equals in life. This strange mixture of characteristics, and this.inord.nate jealousy in the actor, Mr. Coghlan has used as the groundwork for the dramatic structure he has reared with wonderful skill. In the hands of any other artist in America, com- petent critics say, it is doubtful if the char- acter of Clarence could be made convincing, but in Mr. Coghlan’s hands there is no doubt, it is said, that the actor playing an actor will present a strong impersonation for the verdict of the critics. The great situation of the piece occurs in the fourth act, wherein he is -called upon to interpret the lighter shades of comedy, transversing on the second to a man gone mad through hysterical mania, caused by intense jeal- cusy and wounded pride that the woman he loves submits him to slight through favor of men of her equal in rank, who are far above the actor in the social strata of the Ife of the period. If Mr. Coghlan succeeds, as he firmly believes he will, in the inter- pretation of this character, it will add greatly to a reputation such as has been enjoyed by few actors in the history of the stage, either in this country or in Evrope. Mr. Coghlan was inspired In writ- ing “The Royal Box” by Dumas’ famous play, “Keen, or Disorder in Genius.” In impersonating Clarence, Mr. Coghlan has not only the advantage of his own years of study, but also the benefit of having seen Rossi play the similar character to Clar- ence in “Kean.” This is in itself a great help to Mr. Coghlan, for Rossi’s impersona- ticn of the actor in “Kean” was one of the most remarkably faithful character inter- pretations in modern stage history. “THE SPORTING DUCHESS."’—The at- traction at the New Naticnal Theater next week is that remarkably successful spec- tacular drama, “The Sporting Duchess. The fact that this will be the farewell en- gagement in Washington of the great star cast, together with the immense scenes with which the preducticn will be present- ed, should prove sufficiently attractive to draw a succession of crowded houses. ‘‘The Sporting Duchess’ is unquestionably the greatest drawing card of any melodrama that has been produced in this country in years. It is now in its third season, and there seems to be no let-up to the phenom- enal business which has always marked its appearance. The great cast this season ircludes Ffolliott Paget, as the Sporting Duchess, J. H. Stoddart, Cora Tanner, Ed- mund Collier, Eleanor Moretti and Louis Masse There are a score of other minor parts ich are all in the hands of com- petent people. Over 100 people appear on the stage during the progress of the play. Ffolliott Paget has made one of the dis- tinct hits of her carcer in the title role. As the rollicking Duchess of Milford she has found a character admirably suited to her attractive stage appearance, and op- portunity is presented fcr the display of a number of beautiful gowns, of which she has taken full advantage. Cora Tanner has been specially engaged for this engagement to play the part of Lady Desborough, which she originated in this country. J. H. Stod- dart is also the originator of the old horse trainer, Joe Aylmei It can be seen that the cast is identical with that which ap- peared im it last year, with the exception of Eleanor Moretti, who replaces Miss Otis. The complete original production will be given. In addition to the Thanksgiving day ard Saturday matinees a special popular- priced matince will be given on Wednesday. BIJOU THEATER.—Weather has no ter- ror for the amusement-seeker who {is fond of his house. The Bijou has bulit up a clientele who apppreciate the prices and lke the entertainment provided, and the result is that the house is cozily filled, in spite of damp weather. Among the fea- tures were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robyns, in their quaint little comedy sketch, entitled “The Counsel for Defense,” a clever con- ception and most excellently acted. Paul- ime Markham and Kathryn Dana in the clever act, “Just Off the Road,” have been heartily received. Frodo and Dale, musical urtists, recelved encore after encore; like- wise the Tanakas, with their latest sensa- tional specialty; dainty Mable Craig, Lizzie Curtis and Clara Cole, Willard and Herbert, Bingham and Miss Kittie Bingham, all re- ceived their share of applause. IRWIN BROS.’ BURLESQUERS.—Man- ager Kernan will present for his next week's attraction Irwin Bros.’ Burlesquers ard the famous Barriscn sisters. These ung ladies do a most remarkable act. When they appeared at Koster and Bial's Music Hail, New Yorkers set the pace, the success attending their act being instan- taneous. They have since appeared in all of the large cities, with the same marked approval accorded them in New York. The entertainment this season presented by the Irwin aggregation i$ supreme in every sense. The first number on the program is Sydney and Lee, in a refined comedy sketch. They are followed by Belle Irving and Jessie Woods, in duets, medieys, etc. LaMondue, the wizard of th ack ¥ Kilroy ard Rawson, the Hx Sisters, in clever songs and d:nces; the DeVaros, the latest European importation, and Dick Leg- gett, in a new comedy creation. A very ex- cellent burlesque closes the performance, which is full of merit, both in construction and rendition. It is magnificently staged, beautifully costumed, and a feature is a special ballet expressly engaged for this production, the premiers being the De Mer- odes, whose beauty -and grace distinguish them. The Rarrison Sisters will also be seen in this part of the program. THE HASTREITER CONCERT.—Mme. Helene Hastreiter is probably one of the greatest contralto singers now before the public, and hw r appearance here next Tues- day for a matinee concert at the Columbia will bring out all who remember Mme. Hastreiter's former appearance here in opera. The company around Mme. Has- treiter is an excellent one, and the names of those announced is a guarante of an artistic concert. Sig. Giacomo Quintano, violinist, is a young artist, who has made an excellent reputaiion the past two sea- sons as soloist with many leading organi- zations. Sig. Edgardo, tenor, is a most capable member of the company, of whom much commendatory has been sald. The pianist and accompanist is a noted Aus- trian artist, who, it, is said, is unexcelled as an exponent of the works of Chopin and Liszt. Seats are now selling at the theater and Droop’s. DE WOLF HOPPER.—Mr. De Wolf Hop- per, supported by his entire organization of singers, comedians and attractive chorus, will present for ihe second time in this city on next Monday evening at the Lafayette Square Opera House Sousa’s “El Capitan.” During the past séason “El Capitan” entertained and delighted large and fashionable audiences in every large city in the Union, and it will again be presented here in all its original splendor, as its entire superb scenic investiture, as well as all of the magnificent costumes, élaborite dresses and appropriate draperies employed last season, will again be util- ized. The comedian’s company still con- tains all of last season’s favorites, among which are. Nella Bergan and Edmund Stabley, the sopraro and tenor of the or- ganization, and to whom is intrueted the romantic and sentimental music of the score. Pretty Edna Wallace-Hopper, the ckarming little wife of the comedian, still fortrays the Icading female role of the opera, that of Estrelda, a hero-worshining coquette. Alice Hosmer, a sterling actress and capital singer, will again essay the role of Princess Marghanza, the jealous wife, while Alfred Klein, Thomas S. Guise, John Parr, Harry P. Stone, Robert. Pol- lard, Louis Sarader, Katherine Carlisle and other principals will enact the remain- ing prominent parts af the cast. Mr. Hop- per’s engagement at the Lafayette Square is for one week only, including Thanksgiv- ing and Saturday matimees. The sale opens at the box office tomorrow morning. “A CONTENTED WOMAN.”—Mr. Hoyt has been catering to the risible side of the fickle public for the past decade, and has curing that time -contributed many -suc- cesses to the American comedy stages, but in presenting “A Contented Woman” it is said that he bas eclipsed all his for- mer successes. Much of the success of this popular playwright is undoubtedly due te the happy faculty he combines with au- thorship tn the selection of artists to bi into reality the creatures.of his brain. This is forcibly iustrated in the company now presenting “A Contented Woman,” which. returns to the Academy of Music next Monday evening. This highly enter- = See ee @s ing no end of hearty laughter agd moving’ ‘to the larg- est audiences of tke segson when last pre- sented lLere. Since thgn Mr. Hoyt has given it his up-' touch, and it is Three Houses Be Work of Incendiary. An alarm was sent in last night about tordate promised that it will geturn -even funnier | 8:45 o'clock by Policerran West, for fire = peeuree than.eves. poe of seats is now in pr , pd indications are that “A Contental Woman” will repeat. if not surpass. itsgformer great business. There will be matimeesi Wednesday, Satur- day and Thanksgiving #day. - “McFADDEN'’S ROW OF FLATS.”"—A queer combinationxof ghe quaint and. cu- rious sights of everyday life will be seen in the farce comedy, ‘@fcPadden’s Row of Flats,” to be prodyced @t the Grand Opera House next week.: The play will intro- duce that funrtest creature of the gen- eration, “The Yelléw Mid,” whdse pranks and precocity have been the delight of both old and youag. gm presenting “Mc- Fadden’s Row of Flats” for public appro- bation the management has given every attention to detail. Not only has he had the best sketches made of the rickety and ramshackle sections of New York city, but has given personal supervision to the painting and preparation of the scenery. The city has been explored to obtain the rags and tatters of the. characters and the bureaus of dramatic talent searched for players capable of sustaining the parts to be played. Among those engaged are Messrs. R. K. Mullen, Charles A. Loder, Speck Bros., Mark Bennett, Ivan L. Davis, John Cullen, Gecrge Leslie, Charles N. Newton, J. J. Shaw, Misses Estelle Wel- lington, Lizzie Conway, Annie Dunn, Ruby Lyton, Kittie Lampp, Della Sanders and Edith Kennedy. With such a superior company, a brass band and other novelties new to the stage,..“‘McFadden’s Row of Flats” is predicted one of the successes of the season, as it gives every scope for dramatic situation and opportunity for dis- play of both the humorous and pathetic ‘sides cf the poor of our great cities. a THE CLOSING ADDRESS. President Whitman of Columbian Be- fore the Congregationalists. President Whitman of Columbian Univer- sity delivered the closing address yesterday at the thirty-first meeting of the Washing- ton conference of Congregational churches, which, as stated in The Star of last even- ing, was held in the Fifth Church, corner of 8th and I streets. Dr. Whitman's theme was “The Kingdom; an Ideal and an Obli- gation.” During the afternoon, following the close of The Star’s report, papers were read on various subjects. Rev. Dr. Ballentine took for his theme the works of Ian Maclaren, Rev. Dr. Eweil discussed the writings of James Lane Allen and Prof. Isaac Clark of Howard University criticised “Quo Vadis,” which was written by Henry K. Seinkle- wiez. PRACTICAL PHILANTHROPY. Offer Made by W. H. H. Hart to Board of Children’s Guardians. The superintendent of charities has re- turned from a trip down the river, where he inspected the farm of William H. H. Hart, a philanthropic colored man, who has placed his grounds, consisting of some 300 acres, at the disposal of the board of chil- dren’s guardians for the purpose of teach- ing homeless colored boys the art of farm- ing. The farm adjoins Fort Washington, and is said to be admirably adapted for the purposes, and after some improvements are made will be used by the board of guardians. Already four boys have been sent to the farm. -Mr. Hart has taken a deep interest in theow He proposes to give the use of his farm free and live there in order to give thei place his personal su- pervision. ——.__ The Deeree Signed. Justice Cox has signed a decree in the action for divorce breught by Etta H. Yeager against Lewis J. Yeager. The bill charged the defendant with cruelty and hon-support, and on those grounds the divoreé was granted. ‘The decree gives Mrs. Yeager-an absolute divorce, the cus- tody of the boy, Austin Eugene, and ali- mcny, and also permits her to resume her maiden name, Etta \H. Austin, The decree also restrains the defendant from molest- ing or interfering) with «the complainant or the child,:A. supplementa® ‘bill charg- ing adultery was fited, gut it wa8 found un- necessary to. press, that’ charge. —se Nat, Harry Fricdiander. Mr. H. Friedlander, corner of 9th and E streets. is in nowise connected with the Herman Friedlander against whom accu- sations have been recently made. The similarity of the names has caused some slight misunderstanding and consequent embarrassment to Harry Friedlander. ———— Legion of Loyal Women, The Legion” of yal Women held an “at home” Monday evening at their hall, 419 10th street northwest, under the aus- pices of the hospitality committee. A large number of those present engaged in play- ing progressive “tit, tat, toe.”” which af- forded much amusement for themselves and the company present. ‘They were 2lso favored with some good music, after which the young folks indulged in dancing. a Confenned to Phett. Isafah Johnson, colored, lately arrived from Philadelphia, was arrested by Police- men Bean and Hayes for stealing an over- ccat, hat and pair of gloves from the resi- dence of Guy Eichelberger. He confessed, and was sent to jail by Judge Kimball, in default of bond in the sum of $0. Take the Pennsylvania Railroad to Baltimore Sunday, November 21. round trip.—Advt. a —— Christian Endenvorers To the Editor of The Evening Star: I noticed in Monday night's Star a rather unfair tirade agairst the Christian En- deavor Society,~by the Rey. I. C. Burke. I say unfair, because. I know that the same defects which may exist in one branch of this society are not found in the whole society. : Even were it so that a majority of the members did not remain to the service following that of their own society, I fail to see that they have received less bene- fit than they would have derived from the usual church service alone. The society's service, like that of church, includes sing- ing, prayer and Bible reading. It embraces also short talks, which, though not to be compared in cloquence and information to the sermon following, have the merit that each member takes an active part. This part presses the Endeavorer into actual Christian service, it makes him feel his importance in the universal church, de- volving duties upon him that would other- wise fall upen the pastor alone, Were our church exercises performed by the minis- ters only, the activity of the congregation would be lost, their interest lessened and they would droop into insignificance. The object. of the Christian Endeavor Society is to promote church»work. It being~in the line of a sociak:meeting, non-members are attracted whowmay not possibly re- main to church, but. “I helieve that the majority of Endeaverers can be relied upon to attend each Sakbath one of the church services. Defended. Your credit is gogd @t Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th ands¥ streets.—Advt. Just aiPinch or a saltspa@onéul of 'Cleve- land’s baking powder added to the pastry will make it light and flaky; - besides, pastry made this way is wholesome and easy to di- gest. Lutz & Co., Horse Blankets, : in an unoccupied frame house on Wood- val Ivy City. The flames were driven by the high winds to the ad- joining houses, and three buildings were wrecked. It is thought by persons living in the vicinity of the burned houses that the fire was the work of an incendiary. The flames started im a dwelling owned by Mrs. Edith Keck. The house had been open during the day, but was closed about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. A side door that had been fastened when the house was closed wasyfound open after the fire was discovered.. When Policeman West first noticed the fire it was confined to the vacant house, but before engine companies Nos. 10 and 12 reached the scene another dwelling was burning. This house was oc- cupied by Mrs. Mary Keck, whose neigh- bors had time to save some of her furni- ture. About the time the firemen arrived the flames had communicated to the house of Mr. George Baccn, and this was also de- stroyed. The burning of the houses made a big blaze, and the light could be plainly seen from distant points. An investigation was made to ascertain the origin of the fire, but if it was the work of an incendiary the police could find no trace of him. The damage to the three houses is estimated at $2,700. All three houses were fully insured. ————_ THE M. E. CHURCH CONGRESS. Important Conference of Representa- tive Young Churchmen in Pittsburg. Rev. J. Fred Heisse and Rev. Dr. W. R. Stricklen, pastors, respectively, of Wesley and Hamline M. E. churches in this city, with Rev. Joseph Dawson, Rev. Dr. W. L. McDowell and Rev. L. A. Thirlkeld of Baltimore, have been selected to represent tke Baltimore conference in the Methodist Episcopal congress, which will begin a week's sission in Pittsburg, Pa., Monday next. This is the first meeting of the kind ever held by American Methodists, and its ob- Ject, as explained by Bishop Vincent, is to save the more cultivated among the young people of the church from fatal misapprehension concerning the true spirit of Methodism. Membership in the congress is restricted to the younger people of the church who Lave completed college courses of study or who have become specialists in scien- tific, literary and professional lines. —-—— Best and Mom Convenient. The Pennsylvania railroad to Philadel- phia Sunday, November 21. $2 round trip.— Advertisement. —.__ THE LAST RITES. Funeral Services Over the Remains of M. W. Beverliige. ‘The funeral services held yesterday after- noon over the remains of the late Mr. M. W. Beveridge, at the family residence, 1618 H street northwest, were largely attended. It was a gathering of the representatives of the business interests of the city and of resident life. The numerous floral of- ferings inclvded pieces sent by the em- ployes in Mr. Beveridge’s store, from the officers of the Second National Bank, di- rectors of the Riggs Fire Insurance Gom- pany and from the Woodmont Club. Rev. Dr. R. H. McKim, rector of the Church of the Epiphany, officiated, and the inter- ment, which was private, was at Oak Hill cemetery. Baltimore and Return via B. and _o. Sunday, November 21; all trains. Round trip, $1.00.—Advt. =e aan: Convention of Sunday Schools. A convgntion of Sunday schools is to be held at Zion Baptist Church, on F street betwen 3d and 41% streets southwest, Thurs- day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings of this week, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. Final arrangements have been perfected and a program arranged. A monster choir has been in training under the direction of Professor T. L. Furby, and it is understood music will be a prominent feature of the convention. All denominations are to be represented. ——— Created a Scene. A woman whose name was given as Stella Bohrer visited the Metropolitan Hotel about 1} o'clock yesterday morning and caused some trouble by boisterous conduct and profanity. Her condition indicated that she was under the influence of liquor, and she made a strenuous objection to being ar ee when Policeman Whelan was called in. After experiencing some trouble with the woman, the officer got her in the patrol wagon, and she was taken to the sixth pre- cinct station. > Colonial Furniture, auction; Silver, rare and _ beautiful Ete., at household goods in old mahogany furniture, china, sold at silver, paintings, etc., will be Sloan’s, 1407 G street northwest, row and Friday, at 11 a.m. each da: POEPEPIO SS PESOS POEC PESOS SSED ?Blood Would Run? Boy Suffers Terribly With Scrofula Sores on His Body and Limbs—Now Perfectly Well—Hood’s Cured. “When my boy was three months old he began to be troubled with serofula. He took many different medicines that were recommerded, but did not find a cure. There were sore places on his limbs and bedy as large as a man’s hand, and some- times when he took off his stockings they would stick to bis skin where the blood had run down bis gs. Some one told us to give him Hood's Sarsaparilla, and we got a bottle and began giving It to him. When he had taken three bottles he was cured. Fis skin is clear and perfectly free from scrofula."" W. H. GARNER, West Earl, Pa. N.B.—If you decide to take Hood's Sar- saparilla, do not be induced to buy any substitute. Be sure to get only Hood's, be- Sarsa= Hood ’S parilla tie Best—in fact the Ore Tiue Islosd Parifer, ; six for $5. C. L Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. oo0d’sPills care Liver Ms; easy to ike,easy to operate. 25c. PECPLOIE PE SFPOOEOPIOFO® PPOOOSPESS SEDO OL SSE SSS SODIO PPO OPPO OPO so PPD POOP OD CHAI EGUDID POE PEG OPO PO OPO OOOE one 35 pap oe CITY ITEMS. 4 See Call on Johu Lynch, 404 9th st. —for Rockbridi it AMUSEMENTS. LAPAYETTE.: ~~ goxGhz 25.8 Matinee Saturday. REGULAR PRICES Matinee and Eve THE GEO. W. LEDERER CO.’S GORGEOUS GAYETY, THE BELLE NEW YORK. Over 100 People im the Cast. ~ WEXT WEEK. Biy'tov serrasg. Day and Saturday. DE WOLF HOPPE AGAIN PRESENTING EL CAPITAN, SOUSA'S Brilliant Opera. ERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. : Matinees Tuesday, Thursday snd ‘Saturday. COLUMBIAN..__.. j BURLESQUERS. A 1900 ORGANIZATION, “JUST TWO YEARS . Next Week—IRWIN BROS. BURLESQUERS and the BARKISON SISTERS. molb-6t Men’s Seciety of Church of Covenant Combine the Two. The first meeting of the year of the Men's Society of the Church of the Covenant was held last evening in the chapel of the church, and was an occasion of great in- terest. As is customary, a brief business meeting was first held in one of the upper rooms ,and then the members of the s0- clety assembled in the chapel, where they met their invited guests. Mr. Charles S. Clark, the president of the society, pre- sided and introduced the speaker of the evening, Prof. W. J. McGee, who gave an interesting account of an expedition through the state of Sonora, Mexico. The talk was illustrated by a number of lan- tern slides. The Mexican minister, Mr. Romero, who was present, was called upon to make some remarks, and expressed his interest in the results of Prof. McGee's visit to his native country. Messrs. Cullen and Collins played sev- eral selections and were warmly applauded. At the close of the formal exercises re- freshments were served and some time. was spent in social enjoyment. ——— FINED FOR TRESPASS. Morphy Drank Too Much and Slept om the Grass. Henry Murphy appeared to be suffering from extreme nervousness when he en- deavored to tell Judge Scott just how it happened today in the Police Court. The charge egainst Henry was “trespassing on Seaton Park southwest.” “This man has been drunk for a week past,” stated Policeman Davis. “I found him asleep on the grass at 8 o'clock yester- day morning. I drove him away. He in- culged in more whisky and about 1 o'clock returned and again went to sleep on the grass, so I arrested him.” Sue to say?” the prisoner was “I've not been drunk for a week, and can Frove what I say,” he declared. “I was sick yesterday, and didn’t think it would be any harm to get a little rest.” “But you knew you were violating the law after the policeman warned you,” Henry was told. “I sent all my money to my wife and children in Baltimore yesterday,” the Prisoner went on to say, “so I can’t pay @ fine. If you send me to prison I'll lose my position, and then I don’t know what will become of my family.’ “You should think of such things when you are getting drunk,” remarked Judge Scott. “Five dollars fine.” Henry went to the workhouse for fifteen days. —— Friendship Lodge Receives Visitors. Friendship Ledge, I. O. G. T., received vis- itors Mondzy evening from Minnehana, Star of Hope, Columbia and Independent lodges. Two new members were initiated, Chief Templar George W. Solner presiding. A gold pin, offered by Past Chief Bache, for bringing in the most members during the past quarter,was presented to Misslda Bish- op, Lodge Deputy Arthur Bishop making the presentation. A gold pin was also ordered sent to Past Chief Howard Mitchell, re- cently removed to Bridgeport, Conn., as a mark of ajpreciation of past services. Chairman Mam‘e Bishop presented the fol- lewing program under “good of the order:”” Piano solos, by the Misses Alice Yingiing and Mazie Bergman; recitations, by the Misses Bertha Wise and Grace Mason; strumental duet, by Miss Emma Laura Bishop and Frank Bushby; a vocal solo by Ress Wise; remarks by J. W. Van Vleck, past rich! worthy grand marshal, and Past Chiefs Phelps and McCathran, and a humorous e.tay by Chief Templar Henry F. Smith, Light refreshments were served. AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Mats. OF THE CROSS. Presented Ly Wm. Grect’s London Company, in- cluding CHARLES DALTON. Next Week, With Matinees Thanksgiving Day and Saturday, and a popular-priced Matinee on Wednesday, The Sporting Duchess, With its All-star Cast. STODDART, FFOLLIOTT PAGET, ota TaNNeh EDMUND COLLIFR. LOUIS MASS ELEANCRE MORRETTI, And over 100 others. THE GREAT DERBY RACE RESERVED SEAT toxoxno ‘Ss TOMORROW. mots COLUMBA. Siscn & Zima smn, Direstrs EDWARD HARRIGAN, Assisted by MRS. ANNIE YEAMANS and His ‘Own Company in ST HE GRIP. Next Week—The Greatest English-Speaking Actor, MR. CHARLES COGaLAN, Supported by the Strongest Dramatic Company in America, Presenting for the First Time His Comedy Drama, “THE ROYAL BOX.” Sale of Seats and Boxes Now in Progress. nol7-tf,21 COLUMBIA THEATER. TUESDAY MATINEE, NOV. 23, AT 4:15. Hastreiter Concert Co. Mme. HELENE HASTREITER, Prima Denna Contralte. y = -Tenor Robusto SE GPACOM) GUINTANO -Violin Virtuoso Herr RUDOLF VON SCARPA, Pianist an@ Accompanist. Prices........++ + -50c., $1.00, $1.59, $2.00 Seats selling at Theater and Droop’s. nol7-5t-16 STOGRAP AT WILLARD’S HALL. DON’T MISS THE LAST CHANCE. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENTS FRIDAY, NOV. 19, FOR BENEFIT EARNEST WORKEKS' SO- CIETY. WESTERN PRESBYTERIAN SPECIAL SUNDAY ENTE. TAINMENT, nol7-104 fed Bijou Theater Frent tain’ Pt CLASS FAMILY PERFORMANCE. TME HROMYNS- PAULINE. MAMNITAM. ~ TEN OTHER BIG ACTS. . Erening—10c., 20c., 30c. Matinees—10c., 20c. 7015-6t WEEK OF THE BAND BOUSE, G — KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. WEEK COMMENCING NOV. 15. t. Wed. and Sat. at 2 p.m. Philadetpiia “and Boston's ‘Latest Success, et e Secret Enemy, Ton Was Prominent ta Business f and Charitably Disposed. Mr. John F. Seitz, who had been in the bakery business in this city for nearly forty years, died xt his home, No. 1005 New York avenue, yesterday. He had been sick for more than a year, and confined to his bed about a month. The deceased was born in this city August 2, 1842, and had lived here all his life. For many years he was associated m business with his father, They had stands in mest of the large markets, im addition to the store on New York avenue. During the days of suffrage the deceased Was prominent in republican politics in the old thirteenth district, although he w: never a candidate for office. He was al ways charitably disposed, and many needy persons who depended upon him for assist- ance will greatly mourn his death. He was @ member of the Bakers’ Association, and had been elected president on more than one occasion. His funeral will take place from St. Pat- rick’s Church, tomorrow afternoon, at o'clock. Deceased leaves a widow and four children. His father, Mr. George Seitz, who is eighty-two years old, also survives him. Mra, Haywood'’s Entertainment. Mrs. Mary Manly Haywood, well and fa- verably known here as an elocutionist, will present, next Tuesday evening, at Gonzaga Hall, a comedy by Boucicault, in which she hopes to exhibit the improvement of her pupils. Among those who will assist her is Mr. Goldwin Patten, The dancing in- cidental to the piay will be by Marie Howe. The general management will be in the hands of Mr. W. M. Barrow. The orches- tral music will be given by the Neopolitair Ciub, under direction of Mr. Pickells. Mr Hi ‘ood’s patrons are Senator and Mrs. Hawley, Gen. Wm. R. Cox, Mrs. Zebulon Baird Vance, Assistant Attorney General das. E. Boyd, Mrs. Boyd, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Croffut, Dr. and Mi . Wm. Bi ney, Mrs. Lincoln (Bessie Beech}, Albion W. Tourjee, Mrs. Stilson Hutchins, Judge Seth Shepard and Mrs. Shepard, and several others —) If you cannot get beef, mutton will answer. You may choose between milk, water, coffee or tea. But there is no second choice for Scott's Emul- sion. It is Scott’s Emulsion or nothing. When you need the best cod-liver oil, the best hypophosphites, and the best glycerine, all combined in the best possible manner, you have only one choice. It brings prompt results in all cases of wasting, or loss in weight. All druggists, 50c. and $1.00. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. AMUSEMENTS. TOWN TALK THE GREAT BIG HIT AT THE ACADEMY OF McSorley’s Twins. Te. = = Same old prices—25, 50, NEXT WEEK—ANOTHER BIG ONE. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE. WITH MR. HOYT FOR THE PRI TATION AT THE REGULAR ACADEMY PRICES OF IIS POLITICAL SATISE, A Contented Woman. nol7-30tf RACING Autumn Meeting OF THE Washington Jockey Club BENNING RATE COURSE Saturday, Nov. 6, Saturday, Novy. 20. 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 immediately after last race. _LECTURES. MTY OF COURSE fi Ah AMERK in te U. Minist 11th and 18th . 6 LECTURE BY Rev. Dr. S. M. Newman BENEFIT OF HOME MISSIONS, Subject, - Venice, the City of the Sea. ed Mlostrated, ADMISSION nol3-8,w that “__ EXCURSIONS, ETC. _ For Arlington, Fort riyer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. a VWWEshington Steamboat Co. Noe. & Every for Fortress Monroe, —. Norforx, and all points south = wine steel palace steamers = folk” and “*Washing- Y, a