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10 Z i x 5 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1897-14 PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. Academy of Music. Woman.” ou Theater.—High-cl: Columbia Theater—Mr. Char! “The Royal Bo: »pera House. Hoyt'’s “A Contented Specialties. s Coghlan icFadden’s Row Lyceum Theater.—Irwin Broth- uers and the Barrison Sisters. Square Opera House.—De Wolf j Capitan.” National Theater.—“The Sporting e38. ee ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and {mtermediate landings at 9:36 a.m. Steamer Harry Randall _ for ch and river lardings at 7 a.m. eamer Newport News for Norfolk and Monroe at 7 p.m. rains leave 13% stréet and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from § a.m. to Ss p.m. Trains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6: 10: a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:1) Coloniat NEXT THURSDAY YOULL WANT to end Thanksgiving dinner with a deli- cious Mince or Pumpkin Pie, such as we'll furnish; the real New England kind! Kirsch Ice Cream also makes a delightful t. Orders ee p.m. that day. are: Asti, $3 doz.; Chablis, $4; Olivina, $. and three. the grandest types, Wetmore's Cresta Blanca Sauternes. Only at 90) 7th. Spring Lamb, 1b, New ¥ York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beet a specialty. a NOTHING LIKE VELATI'S > Caramels, fine Bonbons and Chocolates are obtainable elsewhere! 30 years the stand- ard for confectionery deliciousness. Two stores—64) 9th and 1406% G sts. n.w. KE Ss DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost. 7 city stores. Cc. D. KENNY. B.& 0. BULLETIN, "RSION RATES. CU ae AL! TIMORE AND RETURN, $1.00. Sun- $2.00. aratii “ADELPHIA AND RETURN, Sunday next. JOHNSTC Cornmeal. Tee. cam: Sweet Oregon Prunes, Peaches at 6 c. 'S, 729 7TH ST. N.W. Se. Ib.; PHILA. DRY- P 1CKED TURKEYS. ame of all kinds, Mushrooms, Green Ss, ete. Palace market, 1027 Conn. ave. THANKSGIVING DAY DELICACIES. Health is better than riches. Health de- pends largely on appetite, and appetites are whetted by a glance at these fine for- eign and domestic Frults, Vegetables, &c. ving week Food Show at yth st. wing, CenterMarket. Large assortment of Latrobes, Heating We are experts on Jno. Moran, and Cooking Stoves. Istrobe and furnace work. 2126 Pa ave. Tel. 934. JOHNSTON'S, Family Flour, ISe.. 50-cent Mixed Tea, cITY AND DISTRICT. 1050 Oriental Rugs. art pieces, at purchase prices W. B. Moses & Sons, F & 1th. Best Flour, tec. >. The s © Lesgue. . M. Coleman yesterday, at the meeting of the Secular League, discussed the character of “Jacob.” Mr. H. C. Kirk, who in the absence of the president occu- pied the chair, spoke on “Prospective Co- eperation in the United States.” Brief re- warks were also made by Messrs. Bur- bage, Burr, Goddard, Steiner, Pechin and ae Thanksgiving Dinner complete without a box of Huyle cieus confections. Cor. F & 12th sts. — Memorial Service. The service last evening at the Church of the Epiphany was memorial to the late M. W. Beveridge, who for many years was a member of the church and of the vestry. was a large attendance. The sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. McKim, from xii: “Be thou not slothful in 8, but fervent In.spirit, serving the id a slowing tribute to Mr. id, beginning humbly, necame one of the fore- siness men of Washington. —_— Art Gallery Inspected. The new gallery of the Society of Wash- ington artists, 102 Connecticut avenue,was formally opercd Saturday evening. Repre- sentative art lovers of the city were brougnt together, and not only was the collection of pictures comprising the loan collection fully admired, but there was an opportunity for pleasant social interchange. The members of the seciety were hosts of the occasion well represented by a committee tion, who were assisted by well- known cttizens. ‘The doors were thrown open at § o'clock, and the gallery was soon thronged. All the arrangements of the new gallery were mucn admired. The gallery ts open daily from a.m. to 10 p.m., and an admission charge of % cents wiil be made, a season ticket being sold for one dollar. The ex- hibition wiil remain open until the 30th in- es W. C. T. U. Echo Meeting. An echo meeting of the recent world’s W. C. T. U. convention at Toronto, and of the national convention of the same organ- ization at Buffalo, was held yesterday af- ternoon at Ryland M. E. Church, Rev. Dr. S. M. Hartsock, pastor. Addresses were made by Mrs. Platt, Mrs. Hendricks, Mrs. Shelton, Mrs. Clinton Smith, Mrs. Lawson and others. ——_— 1050 Oriental Rugs. Many rare art pie at purchase prices bs the orient. W. BR. Moses & Sons, F & 11th. ~Advi ement ee Southern Railway Passenger Office. The Southern Railway Company today opened its new local passenger offices in this city, at No. 705 15th street, opposite the Treasury Department. The office ts handsomest fn the country and upplied with all modern improve- A large number of business men have ly called to inspect the place, and Mr. Brown, general agent for the passen- ger department, whose headquarters will hereafter be located there, was warmly congratulated upon the comfortable appear- ance of the company’s new local home. ee Flowers for Thanksgiving. Whether your order ts for little or much, Gude takes care that it shall be filled to your utmost satisfaction. 1224 F st.—Advt. > ‘The National Library. To the Ed tor of The Evening Star: My occupation keeps me busy from » o'clock a.m. to 4 o’clock p.m. on each of the first six days of-the week. The rest of my working time I devote, as faithfully as I can, to the investigation of special subjects in economics, literature and his- tory. For this purpose I would like to avail myself of the factlities afforded by the National Library. This I cannot do, Lecause, under the new rules, books are not given out on deposit of their value, and the library is closed in the evenings and on Sundays, the only times I could go there to study. For benefit to me and to many others like me the National Library might as well be in Kamschatka. It is to be hoped that Mr. Young will be able to inaugurate a more liberal ——— ment. November 19, 1897. —— Reduced Rates to Fortress Monroe on Account of Thanksgiving. Norfolk and Wash. Steamboat Co. will sell tickets on Nov. 24, good to return Nov. 28, inclusive, at $3.50 for round trip.—Advt. THE SUNDAY DISCOURSES Themes Upon Which the Washington Pas- tors Discoursed Yesterday. Westminster Assembly, Christian Workers and Idle Words at the Judgment Among the Topics, Rev. Dr. Teunfs S. Hamlin, pastor of the Church of the Covenant, delivered yester- day morning the second of a series of ser- mons on the “Westminster Assembly.” Rev. Dr. S. M. Hartsock of Ryland M. E. Church preached yesterday morning on “Christian Workers.” Revival services, in Which the pastor was assisted by Rev. W. M. Mitchell of Baltimore, were begun last evening, and will be continued during the present week. The subject of the discourses morning and evening, respectively, of Rev. Charles T. House of Twelfth Street M. E. Church were “Things Unseen and Unheard” and “The Demoniac of Gadara.” “What Is Our Church Doing For This Country?” and “Idle Words at the Judg- ment” were the themes upon which Rev. Dr. W. R. Stricklen, pastor of Hamline M. E. Church, addressed his congregations yes- terday at morning and evening services. Rev. Dr. T. De Witt Talmage selected for his theme at yesterday morning’s service he Ornithology of the Bible, or God Among the Birds.” Rev. W. H. Richardson, pastor of Gor- such M. E. Caurch, had for his subjects yesterday morning’s sermon “God's Kind- ness," and evening ‘“‘Woman in History.” The morning discourse at Metropolitan M. EB. Church was upon the subject “God's Charter of Freedom.” President McKinley was present. The evening discourse was upon “A Nightless World.” Both sermons were by the pastor, Rey. Dr. Hugh John- ston. Rev. J. Russell Verbrycke of Gurley Me- morial Church preached yesterday morn- ing upon the theme, ‘“‘God’s Reservation;” in the evening, “The Best of Books.” Rev. Dr. H. R. Naylor of McKendree M. E. Church preached yesterday morning on “Infidelity,” and in the evening upon “Waste.” “The Supremacy of the Heart’? was the theme of the morning discourse yesterday of Rev. Stowell L. Bryan: of St. Paul's M. E. Church. At the evening service he spoke on “Church History in Biography.” “The Messege of Christianity to the Ob- scure” and ‘““khe Character of Abraham” were the subjects yesterday of the morn- ing and evening sermons, respectively, of Rev. Dr. George S. Duncan of Eckington Preshyterian Church. : Rev. J. Fred He pastor of Wesley Chapel, pre: ched last evening upon “Recog- nition of Friends in Heaven.” “But” was the theme upon which Rev. Dr. E. Olin Eldridge, pastor of Waugh M. E. Church, addressed his congregation last evening. ‘At Metropolitan Presbyterian Church last evening the pastor, Rev. Dr. George N. Luecock, delivered ‘a discourse on “False Brethren Brought in Unawares;” or “The Apostolic Conflict With Heresy “Cities of the Bible—The City of the Name,” was the subject of Rev. Dr. Wal- lace Radcliffe’s sermon yesterday morn- ing at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Z Rev. Dr. George O. Little of Assembly's Presbyterian Church terday afternoon continued the seri Bible Word Pictures.” <The music for the occasion was by a choir of twelve female voices. “After the Ascension, What? and ‘The Tireless State wi and evening, respect’ y prday of Rev. Dr. J. J. Muir, pastor at E Street Baptist. Church. Rev. Dr. S. M. Newman conducted last evening an illustrated service on the Life of St. Paul.” bhor Evil” was the theme upon which Rev. A. S. Fiske. D. D., discoursed at Gun- ton Temple Memorial Church yesterday morning. The evenirg subject was “A Story for Boys.” Rev. Dr. G. ‘Witltams, pastor of Metro- politan Baptist Church, Fae Se course yesterday morning on “How to be “Putting Off the Old Man” and “Three Kinds of Salvation” were the morning and evening themes of Rev. E. B. Bagby of the Nintn Street Christian Church yes- sv. Dr. W. E. Parson, pastor of the Church of tac Reformation, preached an appropriate sermon last evening to Old Giory Council, Junior Order of American Mechanics. Rev. Dr. Alexander Kent of the People’s Church selected as his text yesterday n-crning, “Dr. Talmage on the Battle for Breau.” “Christ's Second Coming” was the theme of the discourse yesterday morning by Rev. Charles C. Ccok of the People’s Tab- ernacle. Rev. Frank Sewall of the preached yesterday :aorning on ‘ White Throne. “Immortality Conditional, Not Inherent,” was the subject of the sermon at the Chris- tadelpnian Church yesterday afternoon. Rev. Dr. ‘Thomas Chalmers Easton, pas- ter. told at Eastern Presbyterian Church yesterday morning “Why Christianity is a Life More Than a Creed or Dogma.” Rev. E. Hez Swem told his congregation at the Second Baptist Church last even- ing “How I Was Very Much Vexed in Virginia.” ee PRESS FEEDERS’ UNION. Organization Formed, Officers Chosen and Charter Applied For. A large number of press feeders employ- ed in the government printing office, in the bureau of engraving and printing and by many private concerns of the city met at Typographical Temple last Saturday evening and formed an association, with sixty charter memters. Mr. E. J. Roche presided as chairman of the preliminary meeting, which was ad- Gressed by President Samuel Gompers and Secretary Frank Morrison of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, Charles Nelson, president of the Bookbinders’ Union; Miss Smoot, president of the Woman’s Bindery Union: Harry McFarland, Miss Bolan and other of the crafts allied with the Printing Trades Council. Mr. Jesse Johnson, president of the In- ternational Printing Pressmen’s Union, was also present and encouraged the or- garization of the union, which will be maintained under the jurisdiction of the printing pressmen. The officers of the organization are as follows: President, Mrs. Bessie Stewart; vice president, Miss Emma Dahl; financial secretary, Miss Mary T. Lloyd; recording secretary, Miss Kate Sage; treasurer, Miss M. B. Dunbar; executive committee, Miss J, Hughes, Miss J. Murrel, Miss M. King, G. Swain, Mrs. Purcell, Jonathan B: A. S. Nolan. Ses A charter was applied for, and when re- ceived the members will be obligated and the officers installed. —_.>___ The brick dwelling at the northwest cor- ner of 19th and E streets northwest will be sold by trustees tomorrow afternoon at 4:15 o'clock. See advertisement. ——— ge Indebtedness a Lien. A bill in equity was filed late Saturday afternoon by Mary E. Elliot, asking that @ certain indebtedness of $8,000 be made @ lien on property known as 222 North Cap- {tol street, left by the will of her mother, the late Mary A. Elliot. Annie S. Lan- caster and seven others are ramed as de- fendants. McKendree Epworth League Friday evening elected the following delegates to the annual convention of the district league: Dr. H. R. Naylor, Geo. Todd, 8. 8. Cul- bertson, Mrs. George Todd, Mrs. 8. S. Cul- bertson and Mrs. C. 8. Mackenzie, The resignation of Albert Harris as president was accepted, and Mr. 8. 8. Calberesins was elected to fill the vacancy. 8. Mackenzie was elected first eant preaiient. ee Mrs. Richmond Lectures, Mrs. Cora L. V. Richmond, pastor of the First Congregation of Spiritualists, lec- tured yesterday morning at No. 613 9th street northwest, on “The Watch Towers of the Soul,” and in the evening on “Spirit- ualism and ‘Theosophy, from the Stand- point of Spiritualism.’ LAST RITES PERFORMED. Funeral Services Over the Remains of Thomas Young. The funeral of the late Thomas Young took place from his late residence, 235 14th street southwest, yesterday afternoon, the interment being made, at Mount Olivet cemetery. The deceased, a man well known about town, was born in Baltimore, July 4, 1836. He came here in 1857, during the period of the know nothing trouble. He re- mained here and went to work at his trade, that of ship carpenter, at the navy yard. He became a member of the Auxiliary Guard, which preceded the metropolitan po- lice as the city’s guardians, and was a sta- tionkeeper for a time. He subsequently went into the market business in the old “Mash market,” and, after that market was burned, secured the contract for the transportation of prisoners in-the city. Later he'was a special officer at the Theater Comique, and at the time of his death was in charge of the territory be- tween 7th and llth and Pennsylvania ave- nue and D streets. He was a man of mag- nificent physical proportions and power, and a faithful, reliable one, and his death is sincerely regretted by a large number of people. —_—__o—___ BUT ONE 8. 8S. UNION. Colored Churches Decided to Unite Denominations in General Work. A large number of delegates and friends attended the Colored Sunday School Union yesterday afternoon at Zion Baptist Church, F street between 3d and 4% streets southwest. After devotional exercises by Mr. J. T. Newman, Rev. Geo. W. Lee, D.D., pastor of Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, delivered the, consecration sermon. There was then a short consecration service, led by Dr. C. N. Childs, consisting of numerous brief testimonies and prayers by the dele- gates. An executive committee, consisting of the president of the convention, the secretary, the treasurer and twelve delegates of dif- ferent denominations, was appointed to divide the District into precincts and to se- lect competent canvassers, whose duty it shall be to carry Christian influences into neglected homes. The one object uppermost in the minds of the delegates was decided upon Saturday evening by a unanimous vote—to have one general Sunday school union instead of several denominational bodies. In order to perfect this union, a committee, consist- ing of the superintendent and one delegate from each Sunday school, was appointed on permanent organization. This commit- tee will meet Wednesday evening at the Zion Baptist Church and report Monday evening, November 29, at the Metropolitan M. E. Church, on M street, between 15th and 16th streets northwest. Se TAX CERTIFICATES, Commissioners Will Issue No More Without Prepnyment of Fee. In accordance with the recommendation of Auditor Petty, which was made a part of his report upon the investigation of the alleged embezzlement in the office of the assessor, the Commissioners have decided that hereafter no free certificates of taxes will be issued. ‘This recommendation was based upon the suggestion of the attorney for the District, who says the statute does not contemplate free tax certificates, and the practice of giving them should be abolished. To do this it will be necessary for the Commis- sioners to revoke their order of June 25, 1895, and promulgate another to the effect that they will not approve a subdivision until all taxes and assessments against the Property embraced in the subdivision are paid. See AMUSEMENTS. TRINITY PARISH HALL, 3d and In- diana avenue northwest.—Rev. Richard P. Williams will deliver the fifth illustrated lecture on the history of “The Church of £ngland” tomorrow night, in Trinity Par- ish Hall, 3d and Indiana avenue north- west. The topic under discussion will be “Resistance to Papal Jurisdiction,” treated under the following heads: ‘Parliaments, “Wycliffe,” “‘Wycliffe’s Bible and Poor Priests,” ‘‘Chaucer,” “Invention of Print- ing,” “Schools and College surrections,” ‘The Lollard: Roses,” “Oxford Reformers,” Learning,” “Wolsey,” “German Reforma- tion,” “Cranmer and Cromwell.” Profes- sor Murray will illustrate this lecture by fifty views, and a fine musical program will be rendered by the following artists: Miss Edna Dow, Mr. Waldemar Bendz, Prof. J. O. Russell and Mr. H. E. Hissong (guitar and mandolin) and Mr. Charles McRoberts. The foregoing lectures in this course have attracted widespread attention among students of church history; the lecturer being greeted each time with a large and intensely interested audience, to hear fur- ther of “The Rise and Progress” of the Christian church. The next and last lec- ture will be given Monday, November 20, and will be on ‘Leading Events in the Re- formation.” A CHURCH LUNCHEON.—The ladies of Fifteenth Street M. E. Church will serve a luncheon on tomorrow and Wednesda from 11:30 till 3 o'clock, at No. 1312 street northwest, opposite the Sun bulld- ing. This will be the first down-town luncheon ever attempted by this church. The management is in the hands of a com- petent committee, and’ a fine bill of fare under preparation. Among the delicacies to be served will be chicken salad, oysters in three styles, crange sherbet, home-made preserves and pickles. The ladies expect a liberal share of the patronage on these days, especially on Wednesday, when most of the clerks and business men have a half holiday. LECTURE ON ROME.—Mr. Edwin B. Hay will deliver his lecture on Rome at St. Andrew's Parish Hall tomorrow evening for the benefit of St. John’s Parish, Prince George's county, Md. Mr. Hay’s ability as a public speaker is well known, and the chance to hear his interesting and instruc- tive talk on the Etrenal City will doubtless be taken up by « large number of persons, The lecture will deal principally with the wonders of Rome, including the Campagna, Capitoline Hill, the Forum, the Coliseum, St. Peter’s and other objects of interest. —_——.—_ Lecture on Pompeii. A lecture on Pompeii was delivered Sat- urday evening before the pupils of Holy Cross Academy by Rev. Dr. Pace of the Catholic University. The lecture was illus- trated by well-chosen views. Rev. Mr. Pace read a poem by Shelley and passages from Lytton’s romance with good effect. ——.—__ Annexation of Hawaii. The Law School Debating Society of Co- lumbian University discussed the question declaring that the Hawatian Islands should be annexed to the United States at Univer- sity Hall Saturday night. The decision was for the aflirmative. The contestants were: Aifirmative, IL Q. H. Alward, New Jersey; F. P. Hopgeod of North Carolina and F. N. French of New Jersey; negative, J. W. Crooks of Illinois, E. E. Denison of Illinois and J. B. Aird of Alabama. Messrs. Hop- good and Denison were declared to be the best speakers. The judges were Judge W. A. Maury, C. W. Needham and Prof. L. D. Dodge. Ralph H. Riddleberger of Vir- ginta, president of the society, presided. Howard S. Lewis of Kansas was chairman of the executive committee. ———— Saturday Evening Reunion, The fourteenth season of Saturday even- ing reunions was inaugurated by the Na- tional Rifles the evening of the 20th in- stant at their handsome armory on G street. There was a large attendance. The chaperons were Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Walters. The committee’ in charge of the social features is presided over by Mr. M. J. Quinn, as chairman, who is one of the most popular members of the company. With him on the committee are Messrs. E. E. Gasch, Schuyler C. Stokes, Dr. C. A. Stewart, Dr. William C. Cannon, Mr. J. Blake Miller and Mr. Will H. Hay. ees Presented to Mrs. Johnaso: 5 The slippers contributed to the Methodist bazaar by Mrs. McKinley were secured by the members of Metropolitan Church and presented to Mrs. Johnston, wife of the pastor, Dr. = Johnston. The amount realized to the bazaar by the sale of the slippers. eavecdea that from ther gle contribution, ate ae NEW POLICE COURT SYSTEM Change Proposed by ‘Samuel R. Church, Tustice of the Peace. Five Judges and Three Judicial Di: tricts—Abolitiont: of Office of Justice @f the Peace. Samuel R. Church, a gustice of the peace of the District, has issued a circular to the members of the bar, accompanied by a Proposed draft of an act to abolish the office of justice of the peace and to transfer their jurisdiction, somewhat amplified, to the Police Court. Justice Church has been a member of the bar over ten years-and a justice for three years. Having thus had opportunities for studying the justice system, both from the outside arfa from the inside, he has become convinced, he Says, that it is radically defective and in- adequate to the demands of a large and in- creasing population. The plan proposed by him contemplates increasing the number of judges in the Police Court to five, at a salary of $3,500 each, the judges to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and con- sent of the Senate, and to hold office dur- ing good behavior. No one shall be a judge who has not previously been a judge of the Police Court or who has not been a ,member of the local bar for three years. Present Judges Not Disturbed. The present judges, under Mr. Church’s plan, are to serve their full terms, as are the justices of the peace and constables ncw holding office. When the terms of the present justices and constables expire no more are to be appointed, and the offices shall cease to exist. The Police Court is to have all the jurls- diction in civil cases now held by justices, increased to $500, with exclusive jurisdic- tion over cases not exceeding $200, and a provision for trial by jury, where demand- ed, in all cases over $2). A writ of error shall, on petition, be allowed on questions of law by the Court of Appeals in all cases where the amount involved exceeds $20. The Police Court is to also have jurisdic- tion in replevin and attachment and in landlord and tenant cases, and the oath in the latter cases may be made by an agent or attorney having personal knowl- edge of the facts set forth in the com- Pplaint. The law at present requires the oath to be made by the party entitled to the possession. The proposed act also gives the Police Court jurisdiction against exec- utors and administrators, which justices of the peace do not have at present. Divisions of the District. The District is to be divided into three judicial districts, the first embracing all that port east of Ist street west; the sec- ond, between ist and 20th streets west; and the third, west of 20th street west. Suit- able places are to be provided in each dis- trict for holding court. On the criminal side of the court the person arrested is to be taken immediately before the judge sitting in that district, and tried. If he shall desire time to prepare for his trial, he is to be allowed not less than twenty-four hours, and if he asks for a jury trial he is to be committed, or give bail. In minor cases collateral may be left. Jury trials are to be held in the second dis- trict. Coroner's dnquest. The power of -he-coroner to hold inquests shall, it is proposed, be abolished. When an inquest Is deemed necessary, it is to be held by the judge holding a jury term wit. a jury of six takem from the panel in at- tendance on the court. It is thought by the members of the bar generally, as shown by: the letters received by Judge Church dn reply to his circular, that the proposed ehange would be bene- ficial. The Theater Hat Again. To the Fadltor of The "Evening Star: If all persons Who are interested in the hat question would add their protest to those who have already made their com- pliments, the theater managers would cer- tainly know beyond any doubt that it was time they were taking séme action in the matter and insist upon wothen removing their hats. I invariably notice my own sex as they come in, to see who is and who is not a lady, for after all has been said on the subject, I am quite sure not one lady keeps her hat on, especially on the first floor of the theater. I do not mean a small flat evening bonnet, as some wear, but a hat of any shape or size is sure to obstruct the view of the stage, and should be re- moved. On Tuesday evening, when the Bostonians were here at the New National Theater, my whole evening was spoiled, and I did not get the good of the opera at all, simply on uccount of a selfish person who sat in front of me, with a flat but broad hat, having a few straggling feathers, which broadened it still more. Most any one would have been glad to remove such a hat. I endured it as long as I could, and upon looking all over the first floor I noticed there was not a single lady who had not removed her hat. This gave me some courage, therefore I apologizingly and very humbly asked her as amiably as I could to remove her hat, feeling that if she had been accustomed to refinement or any social manners at all, she would have complied with my request. She put her hands up to her head and partly turning and looking at me I very sweetly bowed, acknowledging my thanks. But, behold, instead of removing” it she simply planted it on her head more firmly. Notwithstanding that I was the sufferer and somewhat embarrassed, I tried to ex- cuse her on the plea that she either did not comb her hair, or it was a wig which she had on, and she had not the moral courage to take the hat off. It rests entirely with the managers of the theaters and in justice to their patrons they should interest themselves and insist upon the removal of hats, as is done in some other cities. A lady will not wait to be requested and the other person should be humilated when she has in thought the comfort of those behind her. The manage- ment could not possibly lose anything by it, instead it would gain the admiration and blessings of all its patrons. ——— Anthracite Coal for Thanksgiving week. Special prices; twenty-five off on all sizes. S. S. Daish & Son, 705 12th st. n.w., 208 Florida ave. n.e., 216 Center Market. --Advertisement. ——__. Dance by M. A. C. Students. The students of the Maryland Agricul- tural College gave a dance last Friday evening at the college hall. A large crowd from this city went out on the early even- ing trains. Among those present were Messrs. E. Yoder, Thomas, Clark, Jones, Tise. O'Leary, McFarland, Baxter, Brown- ing, Wedon, Johnson,Calvert, Brown, Al- vey, Turner, Messrs, ‘Percy Cassard, Ma- rion Cassard, Horne; Wedon, Brumley, Baxter, Mahoney,’®rowning, Gill, Calvert, Henderson, Eversfield, Laughlin, Gill, Crommiller, Brooks, Skinner, Buckley, 8. Key, W. F. Mattingly, T. Fox, James E. Darglesh, C. S. Millikin. Refreshments were served before the close of the evening. “TI use Cleveland’s baking :powder in my kitchen and class wor! z EMMA P. EWING, Principal Chautauqua School of Cookery. Lutz & Co., Horse Blankets, ~ Lap Robes a CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS. Semi-Annual Session of Local Union Held at Vienna, Va. M@pecial Correspondence of The Evening Star. VIENNA, Va., November 20, 1897. The semi-annual session of the local union of northern Virginia of the Christian Endeavor societies was held here today. In the absence of the president,, Rev. F. T. Benson of Alexandria, the vice president, Mr. F. W. Besley, called the meeting to order at 10 am. Miss Etta J. Bowman of Vienna pesided at the organ. Devotional exercises, led by Miss Fannie Kenyon of Vienna presided at the organ. Devotional business session. Prayer was offered by Rev. F. W. Fisher. Vice President Besley extended, in a brief address, a cordial welcome on behalf of the Vienna society, to the delegates and visitors, who numbered about 200. The so- cieties represented and ‘chairmen of the delegations were as follows: Alexandria, Mr. N. 8. Greenaway; Manassas, E. Mitchell; Merrifield, Mr. Charies Richards; Vale, Rev. H. F. Wright; Ballston, W. W. Douglass; Mt. Olivet, W. E. Croson; Falls Church, Prof. H. F. Lowe; Vienna, Miss Fannie Kenyon; Herndon, Miss Alice Rid- out; Sterling, Rev. Benj. Shreve; Andrew Chapel, Miss Pierpoint; Brown’s Chape}, Herbert Boeny Lewinsville, Mrs. J. T. Du- trow; Salem, B. F. Cornwell; Beulah, J. H. Money. Petitions to the senate and house of dele- gates of Virginia presented by the Good Templars and W. C. T. Unions of the state, asking the enactment of a law requiring that the effect of alcohol and other narco- tics on the human system be taught in the public schools of the state, were heartily indorsed on motion of W. W. Douglass of Balistone Rev. G. N. Luccock, D. D., of Washing- = delivered an address on “Soul Win- ning.” The subject, “The Endeavorer as Pastor's Assistant,” was opened by C. M. Rathbun of Falls Church and discussed by a num- ber. At the afternoon session the question of inviting the state convention to hold its next annual meeting in Alexandria was discussed, the Alexandria society proposing to invite the convention, provided the local union would raise the sum of $100 toward entertaining the body. This amount was pledged in a few minutes. The invitation from the Manassas society for the union to meet in that town in the spring was unanimously accepted. Miss Lillie Bonham of the Lewinsville society entertained with a solo. Rev. F. T. Ben- son’s address on “Citizenship” was read in his absence by Mr. N. S. Geos of Alexandria. Mr. A. G. Hays of Ballston gave an address on “The Endeavorer as a Temperance Worker in Small Towns,” and this was followed by an address on “The Endeavorer as a Daily Bible Reader,” by Miss Pierpoint of Andrew Chapel. “What Profit Have I Derived From This Convention?” was the subject of one-minute replies by a large number. A vote of thanks was tendered the Vienna Society for the bountiful dinner served. A closing conse- cration service was led by the Salem so- ciety. At 5 p.m. the convention adjourned. Sees Benefit of Gymnasium Fund. A musical and literary entertainment for the benefit of the gymnasium of the young men of Epiphany Church was given at Confederate Veterans’ Hall Friday night. A large audience was in attendance, and the gymnasium furd will profit to the extent of many dollars. The entertainment was opened with three piano numbers by Leo Wheat, who was forced to respond to sev- eral encores. Mr. W. H. Morsell sang a couple of comic songs, and he was followed by Master Milo Denlinger with a recita- tion. Miss Pearl Evans, accompanied by Miss Ada Gunion, sang the “Nightingale Song,” for which she received warm ap- plavse, and Mr. Hugh Saxton gave a hu- morous: selection, very entertaining. Miss Blanche Muir, accompanied by Leo Wheat, saug “The Dying Rose,” contributing one of the most enjoyable numbers of the. even- ing. The Madrid Quartet, consisting of Me: rs. Arthur E. Yundt, B. F. Judson.A. V. Holmes and Ed. Holser, played a num- ber of pleasing selecticns. ‘The entertainment was brought to a close with the one-act comedy, “Where's My Hat,” in which Mr. E. Everett Deardoff, Miss C. Cathryn, A. Preston, Miss Kath- aryn G. Whitcomb and W. H. Berlin made up the cast of cheracters. Dancing fol- lowed, and lasted until a late hour. The committee in charge of the enter- tainment consisted of Messrs. Berlin, Rench and Yundt and Miss Whitcomb. Mr. Moore’s Plea for Charity. The new pastor of the Church of Our Father, Rev. Leslie Moore, preached his first sermon there yesterday. Mr. Moore made a plea for the exercise of charity and love, both in and out of the church, as well as for cheerful and practical work for the cause of Chri: ty. Nature makes the cures after all. Now and then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. _Things get started in the wrong direction. Something is needed to check dis- ease and start the system in the right direction toward health. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites can do just this. It strengthens the nerves, feeds famished tissues, and makes rich blaod. 50c. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. CITY ITEMS. Johnston’s, 729 7th st. Fine Mixed Nuts, 12c. Ib.; Raisins, 8c. Ib.; Nectarines, 10c. Ib.; Apricots, 0c. Ib.; Rice, Stee. Ib.; Macaroni, pl Rui ford’s largest Yei ‘Yeast Sub er, tse. bot. 1t! Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf AMUSEMENTS. AFAYETTE. 2 TONIGHT AT 8. Matinees Thanksziving Day an] Saturday. ==De Wolf Hopper-- age HIS MATCHL S ORGANIZATION, AGAIN PRESENTING ON A SCALE OF AUG- MENTED SPLENDOR ==-EL== CAPITAN, SOUSA AND KLEIN'S BRILLIANT OPERA. Next Week—“THE GEISHA.”" no22-20tf CONCERT FOUNDRY METHODIST EPISCOPAL ae FIRE AT ROCKVILLE. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. ROCKVILLE, November 22, 1897. On Saturday evening about 5 o'clock it was discovered that the interior of the western portion of the court house was in flames, and the alarm was given. The fire originated from a defect in the heating ap- Paratus, and, from indications, had been burning for scme time before it was dis- covered. Sheriff Collier, as he was leaving his office in the building, was the first to notice it. The fire company responded Promptly, and, after cutting away a por- tion of the floor and removing some of the iron grating, the blaze was extinguished. The loss will reach between $50 and $100, Cardinal Gibbons, archbishop of Balti- more, administered the sacrament of con- firmation to a class of about one hundred at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in this place, embracing a number of adults of both sex- es. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity and many were unable to obtain admittance. In the congregation were a large number of members of other denom- inations. The ceremony of confirmation was preceded by an able sermon by the cardinal. The grand jury of the circuit court, after a session of two weeks, closed its iabors Saturday and was discharged. Owing to the large number of witnesses, principally in cases of violation of the local option law, the sittings of the jury were prolonged several days. One hundred and seventy- nine witnesses were examined and 136 pre scntments made; fifty-seven cases were ig- nored. The jury visited the alms house, finding twenty-four inmates, all of whom seemed to be well cared for. The farm at- tached is reported to be in fine condition, with good crop. The twenty-three inmates of the county jail all seemed to be suitably cared for. Some improvements in the jail building are recommended. Among the gen- eral recommendations made by the jury are: That fewer witnesses hereafter be summoned in petty cases; that the county commissioners grant permission to the cor- porate authorities of Rockville to erect a building on a portion of the court house lot, for the use of the fire department; that the court house be supplied with water and electric lights. ———— Catharine Krieg’s Will. The will of ‘he late Catharine Krieg has been filed for probate. The estate of the deceased is bequeathed to relatives. The will is dated November 1, 1897, and names George Glasb executor, without bond, Made to Diaba: and Form a New Organization. A meeting of the directors of the Moody choir will be held some time this week, when a proposition will be con- sidered to disband the old organization and form a new one. It appears to be the Purpose to organize a more general musi- cal body with a wider scope than that of the Moody choir, and if such step is d cided upon a mecting of the members will be held following that of the directors, when the plans will be explained and the new society put under way. The Moody choir, organized for the pur- pose of assisting Mr. Moody at his meet- ings here in 1894, was continued as a per- manent organization, and has met with signal favor in its work Saeed that time, ooo? POOPEPIOL ES ODO OP OS ESS “3 Catarrh : What It isn and How It ay? be Cured. Originating in Impure Blood, It Can Be Cured Only by Purifying the Blood. Catarth is an inflammation of the mucous membranes, and may affect the head. throat. bowels or bladder. It is a constitutional disease, having its origin in the val. When it becomes chronic it is often difti- ° cult to er from the system the scrofu- efticlent a ° $ lous taints which cause it. CATARRH IN THE HEAD Is the most common form of the disease. Its symptoms are fulluess and beat in the forehead, dryness in the nose and back part of the that and a disagrecable discharge from the nose. ‘The only way to cure qatar ig to. purify, the blood. |The one true bl is Hood's Sarsaparilla, Thich absolutely cnr eutairh, Hood’s Sarsaparilla $__1s cotd by alt dmngeists. Price, $1; six for $5. are promp eusy In effet. 25 cents, Hood’ s Pills: DOOSSOOE DOE HE > stn dicintnd Puletintintind PIANOS AND ORGANS | Royal, The Absolutely Pure ee Powder. THE LADIES OF U RANT CIRCLE WILL give a Mush and Mill fal at their Hall, 425 G st. TUESDA NG, November 23. A VE will be presented. Admission, 10 Comrades especially invited. BARGAIR WEEK THE Bl 0 GRAPH 25 ADMISSION FOR THIS WEES, 25 cts. By Special Arrangement. cts. Exhibitions Daily—2:30, 4:30 and 8:15. no22-204 g00d | prograi cents. 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