Evening Star Newspaper, November 20, 1897, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“‘McSorley’s Twins.” Bijou Theater.—High-class Specialties. Theater—Edward Harrigan In Grand Opera Heuse.—“The Secret En- emy.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Columbian Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“The Belle of New York.” New National Theater.—“The Sign of the Cross." Wilard Hall_—Exhibition of the Biograph. For Amusements see page 24. — EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Harry Randalt for Colonial Beach and lower river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Menree at 7 p.m. 3 Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 3 pm, >—_—— FURNITURE LOOKS. GOOD AS NEW after we upholster or re-cover it. Experts work for us. Empire Upholstering and Car- pet Cleaning Wks., 641-5 Mass. ave. a “HOFBRAU” BEER LEADS the procession for table and social use. It's made of best hops and malt exclusive- ly. Write or ‘phone 1077 for trial case. Abner & Drury, Brewers, 25th and F sts. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. Se LET YOUR ORDER COME for a case of “Doppel Braeu"’—the finest of all dark beers—both as a tonic and as a beverage. Drop postal or telephone 273. Also at all first-class grocers. PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. =e Se SHEETZ’S SATIN MOLASSES and Brook Mint Candy, l5c. per box. Step in and try sample free. Sheetz, 10th and F. poe oh Best The relish of the turkey roast is height- ened by a glass of Chr." Xander’s Xerez Amoroso, $3 gal., 75c. qt. Its flavor and Savor surprise those who only know Sher- ries from second-hand and not the real thing. Only at the wholesale store, 909 7th. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Deimonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. s. —e. STREET AND EVENING GOWNS- Gloves, Slippers, Laces, etc.—Men’s Suits and Overcoats—cleaned in matchless style. Lace Curtains,Blankets and Portieres made good as new. ANTON FISCHER'S, 006 G st. SS Se Large assortment of Latrobes, Heating and Cocking Stoves. We are experts on Istrobe and furnace work. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa. ave. Tel. 984. KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure Sugars sold at cost. 7 city stores. c. D. KENNY. es If you want a beautiful set genuine “En- cyclopaedia Britannica,” limited autograph edition, or the American (Appleton’s) on €asy terms, address for particulars Box 17, Star office. B._AND O. BULLETIN. EXCURSION RATES. BALTIMORE AND RETURN, $1.00. All trains in beth directions, tomorrow. PHILADELPHIA AND RETURN, 32.00. 7:05 and 9 a.m. trains going, valid fer re- turn on all regular trains, tomorrow. piskoom io Artificial Eyes, $3. Hempier’s, 6th and ave. ees TASTING ELS—are the very finest that can Pure chocolate—pure sugar—pure ‘ything. Try a box. 620 9th st. and Host, G st. M ‘A SPRING WATER, $2.40 per doz. half-gallon bottles. 618 14th st.n.w. Se ELECTRICITY IN THE FAMILY. Electricity is so readily utilized, whenever it is avatiable, that it is becoming a servant in the affairs of daily life in so many dif- ferent ways and so insidiously that many people are scarcely aware of its practical uses in their own affairs. It is in its application to the operation of the family sewing machine that the familiar use of electricity is made practical in the home. The cost in the family of operating a sewing machine by foot power is not measured by dollars, but by the expendi- ture of the vitality for which it calls, and hatever ef this cost can be saved is as de- sirable, in fact, more important than a money saving.’ For this purpose the DIEHL ELECTRIC BALANCE-WHEEL MOTOR is unique in being the only one than can be applied directly to the driv- ing shaft of the machine, taking the place of the balance wheel. It is as easily handled as the ordinary incandescent lamp and its consumption of the electric current is the same, costing about 1 cent per hour. This motor can be m in practical operation every day at HE SINGER MANUFACTURING COM- PANY’S shop. ‘o. 616 9th st. n.w., where all sewing machine users are cordially in- vited to call and examine it LACE CURTAINS A cleaned. A. F. BOR} BLANKETS OT, 1103 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Legion of Loyal Women. The musicale to be given at the Univer- salist Church the evening of Wednesday, December 1, under the auspices of the Legion of Loyal Women, will present a feature which though usual enough in Eu- Topean musical circles will be a novelty in Washington. This is the fact that all the music tc by some of the best vocal and instrumental talent of the city will be the work of but one author, a Washingtonian, and under his personal direction and management. This will afford musicians and friends op- portunity for hearing and judging the sty and work of the er as would not be » urder other circumstances. The sary for an entire , varied enough to and popular taste, sing to critical ersatility, but the lady managers convinced that their patrons and will greatiy enjoy this occasion. Wheaton Howard, the talented om por whose work has been se- for the coming recital, is too well favorably known in this city to need al comment. Of the past ten years, have been spent abroad perfecting 2 ation, and his many friends irers will greet with pleasure this ity of hearing selectiors from be rendered on that occasion | his newest operas, as well as- his ballads and concerted pieces. Among the num- 1 be an act from “Jack the Giant by a hundred children in chorus a full cast. This opera was given with signal success just before Mr. Howard's last departure for Germany, and there have been received many urgent requests for repetiticn. pee The Very Latest Sensation From Paris—just imported direct to the U. 8S. capital, the beautiful “Fin de Siecle” comb, instantaneous creator of countless mar- velous innovations in charming cofffures. Without pins or tyings. The elite throng the Emporium hourly to witness the ex- pert and interesting demonstration. Pa- risian Patent Comb Co., 935 F street n.w., Washington, D. C.—ad Sons of St. George. Tuesday evening, the 23d instant, Colum- Ma Lodge, No. 307, Sons of St. George, will nominate officers for the ensuing term. ‘The election will take place the 30th in- stant, and the installation December 7. This is a benevolent fraternity com- posed of Englishmen, the sons and grand- gons of Englishmen, also the sons of mem- bers, either native or foreign born. It aims to perpetuate the English love of liberty, and to unite jn a true brotherhood, thos: sons of old England who believe in fra- ternity, concord and love. There are lodges in most all of the large cities of all the eastern and western states from Maine to California, numbering somewhere about 400. — $2.00 To Phila ia & 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 same day, except the Con- gressional Limited.—Advt. ——__ Removal—Southern Railway Oftice. Ticket The Southern Railway announce the opening of its new ticket office, 705 15th st. B.w., Monday morning, November 22, 1897- Advertisement. POTOMAC POLLUTION Subject Discussed Before the National Geographic Society. THE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION Filtration Beds Recommended as the Only Sure Remedy. SAMPLES OF BACTERIA “Our capital has a death rate from ty- phoid fever exceeded by only six other cities in this fair land.” This was the statement made by Dr. E. K. Sprague of the marine hospital service before the National Geographic Society last night. It was in connection with a discus- sion upon the pollution of Washington’s water supply, participated in also by Prof. A. P. Davis, hydrographer of the United States geological survey. The small but intensely interested audi- enee which listened to the reading of the scientists’ papers was treated to a graphic exposition of the causes of the water pol- lution, and a dissertation upon the results that might be expected therefrom. By means of lantern slides Prof. Davis ex- hibited photographs of scenes along the headwaters of the Potomac river, showing the mills, sewers and other sources of con- tamination, in such a realistic way as to frequently cause his audience a shudder of disgust. 3 Dr. Sprague added to the chapter of hor- rors by flashing upon the screen divers magnified samples of bacteria, bacillus, etc., such as inhabit the water coolers of the citizens who use unfiltered hydrant water. There were the bacillus of typhoid, diph- theria, consumption and various minor ail- ments. It was admitted that no typhoid bacilli, however, had been found in “the Potomac water examined at Washington. Opinions Differ Widely. ‘The discussion was opened by Prof. Davis, who prefaced his paper with the remark that “opinions differ widely as to whether the pollutions are negligible or may be sources of ever-present danger to the com- munity,” and that “until those best in- formed upon the subject can agree in detail it is not desirable to call public attention to the matter too emphatically.” In any event, he said, it is highly injudicfous to exaggerate or unduly dwell upon the pos- sible dangers. Prof. Davis then proceeded to state briefly the results of the examinations of the water supply of this city, which had been car- ried on during the past season by the geo- logical survey. He said the water in the river was un- usually low during September and October. At that time a number of assistants were sent to the headwaters of the various trib- utaries, with instructions to follow the streams, mersure the volume at short in- tervals, note the use of the water for power and other purposes, and record the sources of pollution. At the same time samples of the water were taken and forwarded to he marine hospital laboratory in Washing- ‘on. The Objectionable Refunc. It was found that all along ihe streams various towns empty scwage directly into the river, and manufacturing establish- ments, pulp mills, tanneries, &c., discharge chemicals and various refuse. The worst conditions exist in the vicinity of Cum- berland, where the waters are particularly fcul from the sewage of that city, mingled with the water from the mines and waste from manufacturing establishments. _A short distance below Cumberland is a Gam backing up the water for several miles, and forming a nool in which all of the filth of this relatively thickly populat- ed region collects. From this same pool the city of Cumberland derives its water, but seems to thrive upon it. The vile con- dition of the water has been caller to the attention of the citizens of Cumberland par- ticularly by the fact that a pulp mill about thirty miles above is discharging colored fluid into the stream, accentuating the al- ready bad condition. In the Shenandoah valley the streams are relatively pure, the principal sources of pollution being the tanneries situated on various tributaries and the pulp mills at Harper's Ferry. The towns, however, discharge a considerable quantity of sew- age into the stream. The volume of water is so great that the sewage is, of course, greatly diluted, and most of the chemical and organic matter is oxidized or destroyed by exposure to light and air. It may be sail that if all of the filth from the vi- einity of Cumberland and above this point could be cut off the Potomac water would be reasonably free from deleterious sub- stances. Percentage of Water Flow. The water supply for Washington 1s ob- tained by an aqueduct heading above Great Falls, and in times of extreme low water takes in from 6 to 9 per cent of the entire flow of the river. At other stages the per- centage becomes far less. The sewage from the vicinity of Cumberland and other towns will require from two to four days, or even more, to reach the Washington aqueduct, and by the time it is very. dilute and probably most of the organic matier has disapeared. In the case of pathogenic germs, how- ever, there is reasonable cause for doubt as to whether this short exposure to light and air will modify or destroy them. For example, Prof. Davis said, the bacillus of typhoid fever has been stated to live in ice for over a hundred days and to retain vitality In soil for a year. if such erganisms are habitually dumped into the water from various. settlements along the banks of the stream, it would seem highly probable, he said, that they "ust in part enter the Washington aque- Guct within srch a short time that the vir- uience is not impaired. The matter, how- ever, is one upon which experts have not given decided statemerts, and more inves- tigation may he needed upon the bacterlo- logical side. The failure to find such or- ganisms cannot be regarded as conclusive evidence of their non-existence, as the water samples vary so greatly from hour to hour, or when taken from different lo- calities. Prof. Davis presented a photograph of boys in a boat on the waters of a Potomac tributary at Cumberland, taking fish from the water that had been killed by its im- purity. Ore paper mill near Cumberland d:scharges over 100,000 gallons of liquid in- to the river cach day. The liquid 1s heav- —o with sulphuric acid and tannic acid. Polluting Organisms. Dr. Sprague followed Prof. Davis. In de- scribing the sources of pollution, he said a certain number of organisms are washed into the water supply from the unpolluted soil, and a certain rumber come from the air, but by far the largest part of the pol- luting organisms come from stables, vaults and sewers. Washington receives the sew- age of Frederick, Cumberland and Harper's Ferry, besides that of the 25,000 inhab- itants of the valley outside of those towns. The doctor gave a history of the bacte- riological work of the marine hospital ser- vice during the past six years. Since July 1 of_this year semi-weekly examinations of the Potomac water have been made. Samples were taken from a constantly running tap close to the main, and repre- sented fairly the water as it is found after leaving the reservotr. z ‘The number of organisms in the water varied from 150 to a teaspoonful to 20,000 to a teaspoonful, with an average of some- thing over 1,000 to teaspoonful. Since August 1 Intestinal bacteria had been found in every sample, with posstbly one excep- tion. In addition to the samples taken from the tap, fifty-five samples collected at various points up the river by represen- tatives of the geological survey been examined. These samples were taken at or near all the important towns from the head waters of the Potomac and Shenan- doah rivers and Seneca creek, and may be said to accurately represent the bacterio- logical condition of the entire river, with its tributaries. Intestinal organisms were found in over 90 per cent of these samples. The Dangers Apprehended. Dr. Sprague said the dangers to be ap- prehended from polluted water are typhoid fever, intestinal diseases and possibly tu- berculosis. While recognizing the fact that other diseases are at times water-borne, the three mentioned will include the majority of cages of illness arising from this cause. In 1888 the death rate from typhoid fever in the District was 8.6 per cent per 10,00u, and in 1806 was 8.3 oe, cent. 1800 and rate was &0 per cent and 85 per 10,000, respectively. The relation between the epidemic at berland and this increase, he declared, was something more than a coincidence. It was the logical result from drinking water contaminated with typhoid. The «ppearance and taste of water does not show the absence of bacteria. Water may be excessively foul and its be followed by no evil results, while, on the other hand, the sparkling appearance of many waters is due to an excess of car- bonic di-oxides and nitrates, evidences of sewag> contamination. Suggestion of Remedies. Dr. Spragye then proceeded to discuss the remedies for the pollution. The proposed control of the watershed, he declared, is ut- terly impracticable. The large towns along the stream might be compelled to 60 dis- Pose of their sewage as to prevent its con- taminating the river, but even then the nuisance is not removed. Boiling ts a posi- tive means of purifying, but is inconvenient and will be practiced by few. The pur- chase of pure waters is an expense which only a few can afford, and is out of the reach of those who need it most. Only Practical Method. Filtration through properly constructed filter beds at the pumping station he de- clared to be the only practical means of purifying a public water supply. Experi- ence proves that filtration removes from 00 to 98 per cent of the bacteria, and the death rate from water-borne diseases is correspondingly reduced. As an example, the condition of affairs at Lawrence, Mass., was given. Lawrence is twelve miles be- low Lowell, on the Merrimac, and the wa- ter is polluted by the. sewage of Lowell. The death rate from typhoid in 1887 was 12 in 10,000, and in 1889, 18.75 in 10,000. In 1894 a filter was built, and in 1895 the death rate was 3.7, and in 1806 1.8 per cent: Dr. Sprague closed with an admonition to his hearers to pay great attention to puri- fying the water they used, and expressed the hope that a public filter would be pro- vided. He said the taxpayer, after paying his water rent, should not be compelled to filter the water. —— DR. WOOD’S BIBLE CLASS. Social Meeting Held at Parish Hall. ‘Thursday evening last the adult Bible class at Epiphany Church had a social meeting in the parish hall, the object of which was that the members of the class could be brought together in social con- versation and to which they could invite their friends. There were about 150 persons Present. After a few words of welcome by the rec- tor, Dr. R. H. McKim, the assemblage was entertained with music by the church choir, several of the lady members singing solos. The wonderful little talking ma- chine, the gramophone, was a very amusing feature of the evening’s entertainment. Refreshments were served by a committee of ladies, who, with Rev. L. G. Wood, were the hosts of tne evening. This Bible class was organized and is conducted by Rev. L. G. Wood, first as- sistant rector of the Epiphany parish, the first Sunday in October, and has proved a success in every respect. At the first meet- ing there were thiriy-one persons present, and at this time there are ninety on the roll, The class meets every Sunday morn- ing at 10 o'clock in tne parish ball, over the Sunday school room. All versons are welcome. Mr. Wood is regarded as a very able Bible scholar and an earnest worker. He has succeeded in making his lectures both attractive and instructive, facts well at- tested by the largely increascd attendance. —_>—__. 1050 Oriental Rugs. Many rare art pieces at the purchase price in the orient. W. B. Moses & Sons, lith and F.—Advt. Epiphany ee For the Newsboys’ Aid Society. Among the charitable entertainments to be given this season one of the most nota- tle will be “The Festival of Holidays,” which will be held at the Maison Rauscher the Gth ct December, for the benefit of one of the most worthy charities—the News- keys ard Children’s Aid Society. The patro.esses and managers are preparing a unique and attractive entertainment, which they feel assured will prove acceptable, both to many who are expecting a delight- fui society event and to those who are especially interested in the charity te be benefited. ee Downey's Model Boarding Stables —1 L st., is the piace to keep your horses; first-class service; reasonable prices. —Advertisement. New Universalist Pastor. Rev. Leslie Moore, tne new pastor of the Church of Our Father, will occupy the pulpit of that church tomorrow, morn- ing and evening. Mr. Moore is about thir- ty years of age. He entered the ministry five years ago, graduating from Tuft’s College, Mass. He comes to this city from Claremont, N. H., his first charge, where he made for himseif an excellent record as @ pastor and organizer. He has a wife and two children, who will remain with Mrs. Moore's father in Boston until he finds a permanent regidence here. aire eee Baltimore and Return via B. and 0. Sunday, November 21; all trains. Round trip, $1.00.—Aavt. ——— Trinity Church Brotherhood. The male members of Trinity M. E. Church, on Capitol Hill, at a meeting Thursday night, organized a men's club, to be known as “Trinity Church Brother- hood.” About fifty joined the society at this meeting, and the following were elect- ed officers: President,™Millard ‘T. Dixon; vice president, Dr. J. Walter Hodges; re- cording secretary, Chas. W. Trazzare; financial secretary, Jas. S. Briggs; treas- urer, Lewis K. Weber; Messrs. T. B. Stahl, J. E. Bright and W. H. Covington, with the president, vice president and recording sec- retary, were named as the executive com- mittee. Other committees chosen were as follows: Finance—J. 8. Briggs, Lk. K. Web- er, Isaac Lyon, W. C. Peake and Richard Emmons; social—J. Albert Shade, Arthur Murray, Elmon Carr, Jas. K. McCathran and C. Edgar Webb. The object of the society is to bring into closer social relations all the men who at- tend the church, whether members or not, and to provide a means of interesting in the work of the church the large number of men who have become attendants on its services since the beginning of the pastor- ate of Rev. Dr. Huntley, whose idea it was to organize the society. On the first Sunday of next month the evening service will be in charge of the new organization. Dr. Huntley will preach a special sermon for men, and the music will be by a male quartet. ———>. A Card From Mr. Prince. Although my New York studio was de- stroyed by firé on Monday evening last, I have to state to my patrons who posed there that all negatives were stored in my Washington studio.—Advt. ————— The three-story brick dwelling, No. 920 Rhode Island ave., will be sold by trustees at auction on Monday, at 4:30 o’clock p.m. See advertisement. . ——_—_ Gen. Hovey Buried. Funeral services over the remains of the late Gen. Charles E. Hovey were held yes- terday afternoon at the late residence. Rev. Henry S. Stevens, department chaplain of the Grand Army, officiated. The arrange- ments were in charge of Kit Carson Post, No. 2, G. A. R. The interment was at Ar- ington. The pallbearers were, on the part of the Grand Army, esti Ww. en and ae seph, Traynor; on the part of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, Gen. John Eaton eg ase = H. Peterson, and ee resenting educational institutions, J. Blodgett and J. Ormond Wilson; Frank Orme and Charles Personal friends. ——__ $1.00 To Baltimore and Return $1.00 or all tral 2 ing and ret carte Sunday, on ins going and retu '. November , 21, except the Congressional Limited.—Advt. ——_—_ No Thanksgiving Dinner complete without a box of Huyler’sdeli- cious confections. Cor. F & 12th sts.—Adv. 3 TRAVELERS ORGANIZE, —- Local Branch «> N@fional Association Choages @Micers. ‘The Washingtonbranch of the Travelers’ Protective Association met last night at the Metropolitan otel. President Isaac Gens, after a few. imtroductory remarks, introduced Mr. Jquepy‘Wailastein, national president of the:exgamization, who spoke at length upon: tho features connected with this great bedy ll over the country. There was a layge gittendance, and the meeting was of great interest. Chief Or- ganizer Guthrie vas also present and aided in the work of the evening. Election being an order, the following were chosen @fficers to serve for the ensuing term of ome year: President, James W. Somerville; vice president, Isaac Gans; secretary and treasurer, Charles B. Fonda. Board of directors, R. P. Andrews, J. Geo. Smith,4C. B. Beach, T. E. Cole and N. H. Shea. Committee chairmen were named as follows: Press, I. Gans; railroad, R. P. An- drews; legislative J. Geo. Smith; hotel, W. L. Wright, M. D.; employment, T. L. Cole. Membership committee, R. P. Andrews, Chas. B. Fonda, C. Newton, W. L. Wright, M..D.; Charles B. Beach and B. M. Elliott. Physician, W. L.:Wright, M. D. The next «meeting of the association will take place December 3 at the same place, the parlors of the Metropolitan Hotel. ———— Best and Most Convenient. ‘The Pennsylvania railroad -to Philadel- phia Sunday, November 21. $2 round trip.— ‘Advertisement. ————— Complaint Dismissed. The interstate commerce commission late yesterday afternoon dismissed the com- plaint of the Commercial Club of Omaha against the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company, known as the Omaha tridge case. The object of the proceedings was to compei the railroad company to charge no more for carrying freight be- tween Omaha and points in Iowa than they charge between Council Bluffs and the same points’ in ‘Iowa. ‘This opinion was filed by Commissioners Knapp, Prouty and Yeomans. Commis- sioners Morrison and Clements filed a dis- senting opinion. SS Philadelphia and Return via B. and 0 Sunday, November 21. 7:05 and 9 a.m. go- ing; returning on all trains wame day. Round trip, $2.00.—Aavt. a Death of Mrs. Hayes. ‘Word has reached here of the death at Hyeres, France, on the 13th instant, of Mrs. Mary C. Hayes, whiow of Mr. Charles J. Hayes of this city, and daughter of the late Arthur Christie of Fairlawn, Anacostia. Although Mrs. Hayes had been in poor health for several months, the news of her death came as a great shock to her many friends in this city. She had been visiting relatives in England and had only recently gene to the south of France in the hope of regaining her health. —_+ Southern Relief Society Program. The ladies of the Southern Relief So- ciety are actively engaged in preparations for an elaborate and unique entertainment, comprising 2 luncheon and “French mar- ket,” to be held at Masonic Temple, for one week, commencing December 6. The luncheon will be an charge of the Virginia element of the” sagiety. In the “French:market” will be sold a great variety of useful and beautiful ar- ticles; coffee will be served in both Turkish and French style; ‘different merchants will have exhibitions of their goods, a fortune teller wili read the dfuture, and dancing will occupy one hour-of each evening. ‘The ladies havimg the entertainment in charge are Mrs. J. R. Garrison, Mrs. Albert Akers, Mrs. W. F. Holtzman, Mrs. Robert N. Harper, Mrs. Greenwood Stanley, Mrs. Magnus Thompso, Mrs. Archibald Young, Mrs. Wm. Peachg, Mrs. S. 8. Belt, Mrs. Rudolph King, Mas. J. W. Drew and Miss Richardson. ——___ CG. V. Gated, AVho Was Formerly with Eiseman Bros., shas become a mem- ber of thé tailoring. frm of 'the Standard Tailors, doing business at the southeast corner of llth and F streets: . a Mrs. Befler Ml. The many friends of Mrs. S. L. Beller, wife of the vice chancellor of the American University, will learn with regret that she is very ill at her home in this city with mountain fever, which she urfortunately contracted on the Yuxon river. Mrs. Beiler, as will be remembered by the readers of The Star, returned but a few days ago from a visit of six months to Alaska, where she went in the interest of the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist ipis- copat Church. Mrs. Beiler has heen com- pelled to cancel all the engagements she had made to lecture in this aud ctaer cities. SS = Wonders for children! J. Jay Gouid.— Advertisement. —-___ First of the Season. Mr. John P. Clum delivered the first of the Carroll Institute course.of illustrated lectures for this season at the Institute Hall Thursday right, his subject being “California and the Great Northwest.” Mr. Clum's vivid descriptions were greatly enhanced by the views which he exhibited, some of which were elaborate and pleasing in the extreme. Mr. Clum carried his audi- ence through California, then into Oregon, and from there into the Yukon country. Some hat.dsome views were shown of Alaska and the gold fields, this series being particularly well received. ——. 1050 Oriental Rugs. Many rare art pteces at the purchase price in the orient. W. B. Moses & Sons, llth and F.—Advt. oe Students Visit Washington, The members of the advance classes of Notre Dame College, Baltimore, spent Thursday in Washington. While here they visited the Congressioral Library, the Capi- tol, the Smithsonian, National Museum, White House and Corcoran Art Gallery. —— Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ——— Knighted Under Dispensation. Syracusians Lodge, No. 10, K. of P., working under dispensation, conferred the second and third ranks, respectively, upon two candidates last evening at the Castle Hall, No. 902 Pennsylvania avenue north- west. The amplified work was done. Among those assisting were S. J. Edmunds, P. ¢.; Geo. Blackston, A. E. Glasccck, J. M. Will- jams, D. N. Hoower,.L. H. Troutman, J. Robinson, P. L. Bennett, B. H. Burgoyne, Jacob Nussbaum, L. B. Nye, D. C. Chil- dress and Jas. Gt een. Among the visitors were NelsoneBjork, Atlanta, Ga., and Louis Frank?of-Sacket’s Harbor, N. Y. Refreshments:avere served at the close of the regular business. Ta AM00'S BARK. ts a sign thas thers is. somet a wich shouldn't eon You ct tte noise, ae i re ere. ist tl] Your S N Of ive#l@ll is not a cough 3 at merely Co 3 not ugh, the:gyamptoms, but it does giva the body so that it the disease, wt op in wo ft Bt Ba Lutm & Co.; ° | Horse Blankets, Lap Robes... And -everghting for HORSE sed STA! Sole agents for the “Concord ” oc0-12d 407 Pa. ave. n.w., adj. Nat'l Hetel, = — CITY ITEMS. . ——_>——_ Just Time Enough ae SEER ving to have us paper the reoms. We theme for {up. F.G. NOLTH, 109th st. 1 J; Saynctonesrmemelers Ser. se Beyen, it Keep it om Hand Alwaya! Rockbridge Rye Whisky; 50c. pt. JOHN LYNCH’S, 404 Oth st. hn at RoyalGlueMpcilage sticks everything.i0c, mb5-t.f,stf ; mh5-m,w,f,stf wae ne7-tf : s GERMAN DRAMATIC CLUB. First Performance of the Organiza- :, tom Set for Next Month. ‘The first regular performance of the Ger- man Dramatic Club will take place next month in Carroll Institute Hall. Owing to the limited seating capacity and the large demand for membership cards, the number of tickets for passive members of the club has been limited to three. The program for this initial performance of the fourteenth season has been care- fully selected by the board of directors, and the best talent of the club has been cast to present the comedies. A bright and witty curtaifi raiser by Kotzebue of the light comedy order will be followed by a three-act refined comedy by von Hillern. The cast of both plays have been working for some time under the stage management of Theo. Friebus, jr., and the laughable and trilliant situa- tions in which the comedies abound have been worked out by these able amateurs in a manner creditable to the professional stage. The music committee, under the able di- rection of Miss Julia Maedel, has secured the best talent of the city to entertain the club between the acts, although it is un- able to announce that part of the program at this early date. The cast of the main comedy is as fol- lows:. Miss Anita Schade, Miss Clara Ulke, Miss Jennie Steir, Mr. Theo. Friebus, jr., Mr. von Mumm and Mr. E. H. Boelter. Those.taking part in the curtain raiser are Mrs. A. Altrup, Mrs. C. Grundlach, Mr. A» Rothschild, Mr. A. Altrup and Mr. Mil- Ter. * This performance is the first of a series of four large productions to be given at the Carroll Institute Hall, the intermediate evenings being devoted to music and less pretentious dramatic work in some smaller hall. —— METHODIST BAZAAR CLOSES. Managers Declare It to Have Been Very Successful. The bazaar for the benefit of the Metho- dist Union and Home for the Aged, which was in progress at National Rifles’ Armory for ten days, closed last evening with a larger crowd in attendance than had been secured at any time during its continu- ance. As yet the managers are unable to form an estimate regardirg the amount of profits, but say the success of the bazaar Was as great as could have reasonably been expected. President Swartzell and General Treas- urer W. F. Rodrick express great obliga- tions to all the ladies and others who par- ticipated in the bazaar, but especially to Mrs. D. B. Street, president of the ladies’ auxiliary, and Mrg. Burdett, th ‘atter having general charge of the dining and Ivnch rooms. Among the donations which were highly appreciated and not before noticed in The Star were a very elegant iced cake from Mr. Charles E. Firor of this city, which was presented to the Home for the Aged. and $30 worth of candy from Winthrop Baker of Boston. Other contributors, addi- ticnal to those heretofore named, were: Ashby & Co., Reeves, Poole & Co., A. Gude & Bro., J. H. Small & Son, Jackson & Co.,Messrs. McGee, Rader, Straus, Loose, Freeman, Gruner, Studer, emer, Schel horn, Strang, Ferreno, Milfelter, Worster, Prentiss, Stott, Collins, Huyler, Ruppert, Sheetz, Buhler, Hall, Kimmell, Steinle, Fussell and many others. Take the Pennsylvania Railroad to Baltimore Sunday, November 21 round trip.—Advt. Bye Removal—Southern Railway Ticket Office. The Southern Railway opening of its new ticket office, th st. n.w., Monday morning, November 22, 1897. Advertisement. es Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fu! niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. —_——__ announce the New Tugboat for Washington. The large new wooden tug, M. Mitchell Davis, which has Leen engined at the works of the R. M. Spedden Company in Baltimore, left for Washington yesterday in command of Captain Taylcr, for whom the hull was built at Solomon's Island by M. Mitchel Da The Davis will be used for river, Lay and sea towing. Chaplain ef the First Regiment. The President has appointed Rev. Howard Wtbur Ennis, pastor of the Western Pres- byterian Church, chaplain of the Ist Regi- ment, National Guard of the District of Columbia. LOOP EPLIOSE ELSES ED ISS Scrofula 2 Swollen Glands, Scrofula Sores, £ Hip Disease, Boils, Pimples, Eruptions Tell the Story. + @ é oe Certainly scrofula, if anything, may be called the advertisement of foul blood. It is the scourge of the world—oftensive, pain- ful, debi tir stubborn. Outward appli- 4 cations do not cure; they only drive the dif- ficulty to new Guarters. Emollients may: palliate; they cannot abolish the evil. There is one sure way out, and that is to elim- inate the taint from the blood. For this Purpose Hood’s Sarsaparilla is absolutely without an equal. “It gives me pleasure to state that after kaving taken four bottles of Hood’s Sarsa- parilia the eczema with which I was suifer- ing has entirely disappeared. My ekin Ip row as clear and free from eruptions as that of a child.” M MMA HUNDLEY, 1221 Kenyon street Washington, D.C. Hood’s parilla S Is the best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. $Hood’s Pills & act easily effectively > promptly and gy Bw eeuts. ¥ THOS. J. OW AUC’ Special Auction fa MONDA) ER, 913 F ST. N.W. Sale. AT Cle LL WITH MY AUCTION ROOM 1 STII NORTHW! AY ASSORTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD ‘OMPRISING, EVERYTHING YOU ‘URNISHING EED 1 F ERY NICE ODD P! S THOS. J. OWEN, Auct. For Other Auctions See Page 22. POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT COMPANY. Fall schedule in effect Oct. 12. STEAMFRS FOTOMAC AND SUE. Steamer Potomac leaves every Sunday at 4 p.m. and steamer Sue every at 4 p.m. for Bal- timore and river landings. The steamer Sue will stop at- Colonial Beach going and returning from Baltimore. Passenger accommodations strictly first- class. All river freight must be prepaid. STEPHEN: & BRO., Agents, Office, 910 Pa. ave. Tel 145. no4-11,tf + YOUR HOUSE. SOME V it PESOPS OOH SS HOS ODEO H ED FOR THE WINTER WORK. Associated Charities Considering Plans for Raising Funds. At a meeting of the finance committee of the. Associated Charities yesterday after- noon at the central office, 811 G street northwest, plans were considered for se- curing the funds needed to carry on the work during the coming winter. It was decided to address the usual let- ters to the people of Washington, who have in the past expressed their willing- ness to assist in charity work. Contribu- tions or subscriptions will be asked. It was also decided to extend the saving stamp system that has been in successful operation for a year past. To do this It will be necessary to employ additional agents to canvass among the poor classes of the different sections of the city. It Is estimated that there are fully 200 families who have heretofore been subjects of char- ities who will require no help this winter from the fact that they have saved up enough money by this system to tide over any ill fortune that may be experienced. Those present ‘were Chairman Archibald Hopkins, George H. Harries, F. L. Moore, T. W. Smith, S. W. Woodward and John Joy Edson, treasurer. — Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. = = a = = FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE WASHINGTON, D.C., POST OFFICE NOTICE. FORE! MAILS are forwarded to the ports of salling daily, and the schedule of closings Is ar- ranged on the presumption of thelr uninterrupted crland transit. For the week ending November 1897, the last connecting closes are made at oifice as follows TRA NTIC MAILS. 6 P.M. for NETHE! Amsterdam, from New Letters must bedirected 2, this SATLA per 10:55 P.M. for GERMANY, per s.s. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse,* from York, via Bremen. Letters for other parts of Eu via Southampton and Bremen, must be di rected “Per Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse.” TUESDA Lucania, Letters for Portugal, Turl ied “DP B La Chaimpagn ers GENOA, per s.8..W must he’ directed * r Vi SCOTLAND direc for Anchoria, from New York, via Glasgow. Letters must be dirceted : Anchoria.”” 10:55 P.M. for NOR- WAY direc w York. Let- *PRINTED . EYC. German steamers sailing from New York on Tuesdays take printed . ete., for GERMANY, and specially ad- ssed printed matter, ; for other parts of Hurope. The American and White Star New York on Wdnesdays, t steamers sailing e German steam- |, French ant ya take printed mat- mntries for which they are ad- ails, rman steamers on Saturda: ter, ete., for all vertised ‘to carry MAILS FUR > AL AMERICA, , ETC - for BELIZE, Hi per steamer from At 10:05 P. ATEMA\ w or JAMAICA, per 05 P.M. for COS- fe) At mm Phil- UD 0; alse, . via Curacao; ew York. (c) At per 8.8, Dom- . via Para, Maran- for JAMAICA, 550 PM. for syrian, from PRIDAY—(c) At 10 ST. CROIX, LEEW ANDS, per s.8. Fontabell ters for GRENADA, TRL must be directed * P for FORTU! TLLA and CA\ |. for ST. THOMA: ¥ ARI i} e from New York. DAD and TOB: ontabelle. (c) At 10:55 kK, J CHIAPA: fro1 I , per 8.8. Saratogi other parts of M New ¥ must P.M, for GRENADA, TRI per &.8. Irrawaddy, from TUR ratoga.”” (ce) At 1 IDAD and TOBAGO, ew York. 05 P.M. for ST. PIERRE- th Sydney. by rail to Halifas lose here dally, except > A.M. and on Sundays ‘only at ELON, by rail to Boston steamer, close here dafly at (a) ils for CUBA, by rafl to Port Tampa, Fla end thence via steamer to Havana, sailing M days and Thursdays, close here daily at Mails for MEXICO. overland (except those for Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco and Yueatan, which, after the W y overland close, will be for: warded via New York to and ‘including the 55 P.M. closing Friday), close here daily at 0 AM.) PACIFIC MAILS. Malls’ for CHINA, JAPAN and HAWAII, per . City of Rio Janet b daily up to 6: Mails for CHIN per 8.8. Columbia, from Takoma, close here daily up to 6:30 P.M. Nov. 21. ¢d) ‘Mails for HAWAIT, per s.s. Australia, from San Francisco, close here daily up to 6:30 P.M. Nov. SOCIETY ISLANDS, per ship Gal- Francisco, close here daily up to 2 (a) and JAPAN, specially address- Empress of China, from Vancon- 330 PM. Nov. 29. (a) Maile for AUSTRALIA (except those for West Australia, which are forwarded via Europe), NEW ZEALAND, HAWAI, FIJI and SAMOAN ISL- Mariposa, from San Francisco, to 6:30 P.M. December 3. (d) ALIA (except West Australia), HAWAI and FIJI ISLANDS, from Vancouver, close here EALAND, Aorangi. december 3 up to 6:30 P.M. Dec. 6. (d) (a) Registered mails close at 10:00 A.M. same “*%) Registered mails close at 1:00 P.M. same Fis = ic) Registered mails close at 6:00 P.M. same (d) Registered mails close at 6:00 P.M. previous “e) Registered malls close at 1:00 P.M. Tuesdays E. & RANDALL'S POTOMAC RIVER LINE. ~ Steamer HARRY RANDALL will leave River View wharf ‘us and Thursdays at lonial Chay as dor wn £8 Lower Machodoc. Return! Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 sans about 8:30 p.m. re = UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE WASHINGTON, D.C, TO GLYMONT, MD., re. inter SAM’L J. PENTZ, daily except Sunday, Steamer PEN’ a¢.9:90 a.m. Returning about 3 p.m. th ‘Passenger accommodations first-class, Freight re. ceived until the hour of sailing. E. 8 RANDALL, f Proprietor and Manager. GEV. 0. CARPINTER, General W: WM. M. REARDON, Agent. ‘Aleasparla. naetbe ott ————————ETrCTor—r—er' eee STEAMER “WAKEFIELD,” > FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS, Leaves Washington, D. C. (7th st. Me 7 a.m., for in Colonial” Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point Greek, Abell’s,” I Stone CWeduesdays, 7 s'm., for intermediate landings to Bice Siveras Sn ronnt Coen 828 Xeoes- Ba 1 a.m., for intermediate to olontal Bushwood, Rock Point, ‘s, in effect September 18, 1897.) ©. W. RIDLEY, Genl, Manager. and Sat JAMES P. WILLETT, Postmaster. n020- PIANOS AND ORGANS. THE GREATEST PIANO DISPLAY 1422 Penn. Ave. N. W. Bol0-284 ‘Telephone No. 1737. 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New Era Piano Prices! ‘Our 41st year shall witness a new ern of Plano selling that will be of 1 than passing interest to purchasers. off Monday with the following special era” offerings: UPRIGHT PIANO SPECIALS, 7 Mine Upright Mathushek Piano, 7 Cs amahogany case, on easy term demeeag 35. i) Hallet & Davis Upright. ful tone, for. Sommer tave, sligl sae $275 rev" Lis $225 SQUARE PIANO SPECIALS. $25 $50 Steinway... -- $125 Stool and Scarf free with each. Terms to suit. sheet Music at balf price, Sole agents for Washburn Mandslins cod Guitars. AND FE DROO SONS, Stein\.ay Piano Ware Rooms, 925 Pa. Ave. Boswell, 7 octave. Raven & Bacon, 7 octave... Knabe, 7 octave...... it “Seems Like — Old Times.” OUR BUSINESS since September 1st has been so that we are positively BEGGING the manufac- ers to ship our orders for PIANOS. NO FUR- THER EVIDENCE is needed to show the SU- PERIORITY of our GOODS and the CHAR- ACTER of our METH- ODS. 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