Evening Star Newspaper, December 1, 1897, Page 10

10 DEPARTMENT COMMANDER Canvass Now in Progress in the Local Grand AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—‘“When London Sleeps Columbia Theater—“The Salt of the Earth. Grand Opera House.—“Down in Dixie.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Reilly & Wood's Rig Show. Lafayette Square Opera House. — “The Geisha. New National perba.” Wilard Hall—The Biograph. Riding Academy, 22d and P streets north- West bog Show. Congregational Church.—Recital by Miss Katharine E Oliver. Church of Our Fether.—Musicale, by the Legion of Loyal Women. Confederate Veterans’ Hail, 11th and E Streets ncrthwest.—Concert. E Street Baptist Church.—Musicale for the benefit of the Diet Kitchen. pam EXCURSIO: TOMORROW. Theater.—Hanlon’s “Su- given Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for” Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave Utz street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m Trains 12 am., THE ‘DS OF THE Europe, a—in fact, the ontributes to our collection of edi- The barrier of seasons is broken down, and in midwinter you now eat sum- mer’s delicacies. Hothouse Tomatoes, Brus- sels Sprouts, Gros Colman’s Grapes, Burr Ar Mane also Wild Turkey r nd poultry. cr all this fine eating. C. th st. wing, Center mkt. FROM Gas Radiators, 32.4; Puritan Oil Heaters, HH. AL Ebert: » TIS 7th new. JOH? 7TH ST., ARE SELL- ing Lo tac. Ib.: Eigin But- ter at h Beef at Sc. Ib.; Best Round Steak at Ile. ib REAL LUCCA OLIVE OIL in pint and quart izes—imported from Italy by VELATI. sold on this side of the and 10S! G sts. TPHALIA HAMS, 2c. BOX tuine article, 6 slices to the ‘w Nuts, $1. direct Nothing finer Auantic. 620 9th box, Choice layer Ise. Ib. Also Pulled Figs in small , and every other delicacy, at low prices. Jno. C. Watker, 1711 Pa. av and Oil Heaters. Co., 1204 G—616 12th. Jewel and Puritar c. A. MUDDIMAD FRO: OOD THINGS of this life from us—6} of them— Ices. fancy individual creams, et Fussell’s, Y. ave. pale Resta = YOU CAN BUY HAMS AT 10%2C. LR. at Jobns th st., tomorro: Rumfor: . Size—Yeast Pi bottle: Star and Borax Soap, SHIPMENT OF BOHE. Abner & Drury, brewer: have received a large hemian Hops, to be Year's output of their THE WAY WE DYE WINTER COATS and Ove new. ANTON FISCHER'S, W6 G st. Lamp Oil—the best—1 gal..18e¢ *Phone 140. Mudiiman & Co., F IAN HOPS. sth and F sts hipment of used for their next “Hofbrau” Beer. = RRIS' HAMS ANI » BACO Sm: id Hams, Capons, Fille ison Steaks. Palace Market, 102% Large assortment of Latrobes, Heating and Cocking Stoves. We are experts on Jatrobe and furnace work. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa ave. Tel. 984. THE BEST _ FAMILY »hnston's, 7th st.; TOMORROW CITY AND DISTRICT. ——+ Received Grand Lodge Banner. At the reg sion of Friendship Ledge, I. O. G. T., in Northeast Temple, Monday evening, delega were present from other lodges, a : Minnehaha, Silver Star, Morning Star, Star of Hope. Columbia, Good Will, Re . Liberty and Oriental. The presentation of a prize ba ndship Lodge took place. This provided by the Grand Lod as a reward for making the largest inere: in membership in a given quarter. A. Shoemaker. G. C. T., presented the banner ina rss. A happy response Was made by Chief Templar George Soe n who accepted it on behalf of the lodg M epared gram. which included the Emma Bergman p a pro- gratulatory Db. RW. G. ‘an Vlec M.: Je c. Suter. G. C. c G. S. of J. T.; Arthur Campbell, G. = Daley, G. T.. and Grand Chapiain Phelp: addresse recitations, by Carrie Riordan and h. Helen Hunter; piano solos, by Mazie Ber man, and vocal solos, by Messrs. Ro: Wise and Byron Bond. At the conclusion of the program refresh- ments were served. — An Elegant Display jc Far- Co. will on view at their roon @ay next and modern mah« and Tues- tion of antique furniture in the highly finished. Shing Miss Katharine for the benefit of the spit ob- : program Church onnie Hriar 4 Lang s tonight of se- Bush” and ne.” Tomor- at 4 o'clock at the Shore- selections will be from “Little ‘Window in Thrums” and Burns. _ from Days o° natines the s setta,” or Xmas flower, di Played in Gude's window is a rarely fine #pecimen and worth seeing. 1224 F.—Advt. _~ Dr. Fulton's Addre: J. D. Fulton, D.D., addressed a large audience in the astern Presbyterian Church last evening, on “The Enthroned Christ.” At the close of s some went forward for pray- He will lecture again this evening. —_— + HIM Literary Soctety. Capitol Hill Literary Society held its regular meeting in the chapel of the Metropolitan Baptist Church Monday even- ing. The society was called to order by Dr. ray, nd the invocation was by Dr. from Boston, er which a piano solo Mr. Harry Stratton. He was the recitation, “A Hole in the Master Raymond Pierce. The ker of the eve . Mrs. Marion Guild Walport, was introduced by Rev. B. F. Rattray. The society was well entertained for about an hour by the spe: with her instructive lecture, “The Siege of Leyden.” ——— We Don't Advertise Bargains. Our talk is pure butter at a living profi G-Ib. box finest produced, $1.45. James Oyster, 90) Pa. ave. "Phone 271.—Advt. geht Ac Missionaries at the White House. By special appointment yesterday after- noon, Mrs. McKinley received a delegation of missionaries from South America, who were introduced by Mrs. S$. D. La Fetra. Among them were Prof. and Mrs. T. W. La Fetra of Santiago Col- lege, Chile, and daughter Geraldine: Rev. Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Greenman of Buenos Ayres, and daughter and three sons; Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Arbeely, and a few other friends. Mrs. McKinley delighted the young folks of the party by presenting them with a badge on which was a portrait of her husband, as they assured her they were McKinley boys. Army Posts, Three Candidates in the Field—Action of Burnside Post Looked Forward to With Interest. Next week a number of the Grand Army posts will elect delegates to represent the posts in the annual encampment of the Department of the Potomac. The exact @ate for holcing this encampment has not yet been determined, as the commander, Thomas S. Hopkins, is waiting to hear from the. commander-in-chief, Gen. J. P. S. Godin, as to when he expects to be in the city. As socn as that information 1s ob- tained the date for holding the encamp- ment will be fixed. It is expected, however, that it will be held some time between the Ist and 15th of February. The event of greatest interest at the coming session of the encampment will be the choice of 2 commander, and an active canvass is now going on among the mem- bers cf the different posts by the friends of the several candidates. There are three avowed candidates in the field, as follows: Dr. J. F. Raub, the senior vice commander, who is a medical referee in the pension cttice; Arthur Hendricks, assistant adju- tant general of the department, who is in the Treasury Department, and Dr. A. J. Huntoon, also of the Treasury Department. Owing to the fact that, as a rule, only those are candidates who come before the annual encampment wth the indorsement of the post to which they belong, and to the additional fact that both Mr. Hendricks and Dr. Huntoon are members of the same post—Lurnside—it is generally conceded that there ar+ only two candidates in the field. It is expected that the question of whether Mr. Hendricks or Dr. Huntoon will be a candidate for this position will be de- termined by the election of delegates by their vost, which will take place at the meeting of the post to be held a week from tomorrow. It is anticipated that delegates tavorable either to Mr. Hendricks or Dr. Huntoon will be chosen, and the winner of the contest in the post will be Dr. Raub’s opponent for the highest position in the command of the Department of the Po- tomac. It is stated that the reports of the varl- ous officers which will be submitted at the encampment will show that the depart- ment is in a good condition, and that the tment officers have devoted a great of time and energy to securing the deal re’nstatement in positions under the gov- ernment of soldiers and solders’ widows who were discharged during the past four It is stated that there were some ) old soldiers and the widows of soldiers who wereglischarged in recent years from the government service. and of this num- ber about 1,000 have been restored. —— DEATH OF MRS. DARBY. Popular Maryland Lady, Resident of Montgomery County. Nellie Datby, wife of Mr. Edward of Buck Lodge, Montgomery county, . near Boyd's, died at 1 o'clock yester- ¥ morning, November from the effects of an ope at the Maryland 1 Thursday last. Mrs. Darby withstood the operation very well, and it was thought » might rally, but Monday morning she , and her death followed, as stated. news of the death of Mrs. Darby is ived with great regret in the commu- a She has many who were attracted by her qualities and her kind and ition. Mr. Darby, her a tax collector for Montgomery a large farm near Boyd's. formerly a Miss Hall os Md. Funeral services will be held at her late re ear Boyd's at ation performe charitable vand, ii 10 a.m. tomorrow, 3 interment at Monecacy cemetery, Bealisville, Md. as Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. ee BLAZES. Stove Upset Causing One; Bed Warmer in Other Case. Fire caused much havoc and considerable excitement shortly before 12 o'clock last night at the fruit and confectionery store of Juius Ambrosio, southeast corner of 7th sircet and Pennsylvania avenue, in the American House building. lored, who lives at 445 Alice stre ecidentally upset a Il stove used to roast chestnuts, and the blaze. The woman was sm this started quite painfully burned, and was taken to the Emergency Hospital for treatment. The fire department had no difficulty in extin- guishing the fire. It was cold Jast night, and Eliza Car- roll, an old cotMred woman, placed a hot brick in her bed at 1918 10th street to warm the couch before retiring. The brick prov- ed too hot and t fire to the bedding. Greatly alarmed, the woman screamed leud for help. rgt. McTaggart and Po- liceman Kimraell responded and, with the assistance of several neighbors, extinguish- ed the fire. The camage did not exceed $5. —— WORKMAN BADLY INJURED. Daniel Robertson Struck by a Der- rick Through Accident. Daniel Robertson, thirty-two years of age, brother of Policeman J. W. Robertson of the bicycle squad, was badly injured yes- terday in an accident in the car shed 2 the East Capital street terminus of the Metropolitan Railway Company. He was removed for treatment to Providence Hos- ital. PPolleeman Robertson was informed there that the condition cf his brother is ricus; that his head is badly cut is hurt, and that he per! terral injuries. ——_——____ The Best Place to Board Horses is at Downey's model stables, 1622-28 L st. ervice, reasonable prices.—Advt. Husband Charged With Desertion. Annie Poct whose maiden name was Towne, has petitioned for divorce from Simon Pocher, employed at the govern- ment printing office. They were married here December 7, 1891, and Mrs. Pocher charges that her husband deserted and abandoned her in July, 1804. She prays, through Attorneys Chaney and Garrison, fer an allowance of $100 for the expenses of the suit, and that she be allowed to resume her maiden name. —~—- Catch Basins and Sewers. The Commissioners have issued the fol- lowing orders: ‘The order of August 19, 1897, for the con- struction of catch basin on Pennsylvania avenue between 18th and 19th streets is hereby canceled. That catch basin be constructed on street between 32d and 33d streets. That terra cotta pipe be laid across Park road to carry off drainage. That 140 feet 10-inch sewer and one man- hole be built in Pierce street, between Washington and Jefferson streets, Ana- costia. ‘That the gutter in east side of Holmead avenue be reset and minor repairs made to roadway. ‘That alley in square 1041 be paved with vitrified or asphalt block, under the as- sessment system. That 3735 feet of 6-inch main be laid in west side of 3d street, between L and M streets southwest. That a fire hydrant be erected in Scott street. ‘That 175 feet of 4-inch main be laid in alley in square 536. a Attention is called to auction sale of houses Nos. 222 and 224 East Capitol street M tomorrow, Thursday, at 4 p.m. See auction column. * es Boys, Girls make tree toys. Gould, 9th.— Advertisement. ———— The sale of the suburban property lo- cated between Benning road and L st. ex- tended and just east of Bladensburg road has been postponed until tomorrow after- noon at 2 o'clock, See advt. a . AMUSEMENTS. HENRY MILLER IN “HEARTSEASE.” —Unusual interest is already manifested in the engagement of Henry Miller in the ro- mantic drama, ‘‘Heartsease,” at the New National Theater, beginning next Monday night. Both the star and the play achiev- ed an exceptional success when seen in this city last spring. It is quite safe to. say that no actor of recent years has made so profound an impression on Washington theater-goers as Mr. Miller did during that engagement. He established himself at once as a popular favorite, and he is already assured of a cordial welcome on his return here. Much stress was then laid on the stirring incidents, especially the stupendous climax at the close of the third act; but there are other very inter~ esting episodes quite as impressive, even if not so striking. As effective a bit of acting as there is anywhere in ‘‘Hearts- ease” is at the close of the second. act. Eric Temple, the composer-hero of the play, has lost the score of the opera on which he has built all his hopes of fame and fortune, and, worse than that, he ts made to appear false to the beautiful girl who has been his inspiration through his Struggle for a place in the world. He is bewildered by the suddenness of the blows that have fallen upon him. His suffering manifests itself in the convulsive grasping on the back of the chair upon which he leans for support. Just then his pretty little sister comes and nestles up to him, and the act makes him realize that he still has something left. He cannot speak, but with an action more expressive than a thousand words he clasps her in his arms, and they walk away with bowed head: The production will be essentially different from that already seen here, scenically considered. New scenery has been painted, and in point of rich costuming and elegant stage furnishings the production is now one of the most beautiful on the stage. The sale of seats opens on Thursday morning. =: “MISS FRANCIS OF YALE.’'—At the Columbia Theater next week ‘Miss Fran- cis of Yale," which was seen here last year, returns for a week's engagement direct from its New York run with the Metropolitan cast. Since the piece was seen here there have been many changes, and how great an impression the comedy has made is best attested by the hearty ovations with which {t has been received everywhere. Etienne Girardot is, of. course, retained in the title role, and has duplicated the success he scored pre- viously when_he originated that famous character of Charley's Aunt.” Another de- lightful artist in the company is Miss La- vania Shannon, who claims Washington as her home, and has countless warm ad- mirers, who will be most gratified to learn of the warm reception that has been ac- corded her in every” instance. Others in the company are Messrs. Owen Westford, Raymond Capp, George F. Farrow, Louis Grisel and the Misses Fannie Young, Monte Donico, Gertrude Homan and Ida- lene Cotton. The story of “Miss Francis of Yale,” which was written by Michael Merton, briefly told, embodies the vicissi- tudes of a lively chap who has earned that sobriquet at college as an impersonator of female characters in amateur theatricals. His discovery in the guise of one of these characters, in the apartments of a friend, by a meddlesome woman afflicted with chronic distrust of the whole male sex, causes a rupture in the love affairs of the friend. Quite unknown to the merry mas- querader, his whole progress through the play from that moment is under the cloud of the temporary petticoat. In his own proper garb he is still mistaken by the household where the action takes place for a woman, and a wicked woman at that, for his conduct is rather frolicsome for a prude. The first act furnished the motive, the second brings it into being, and the third carries it onward to the drollest kind Church. The lecture will be superbly flu: trated by 125 views and will include the very latest and most authentic data about the historical facts of this far-away terri- tory and its famous gold fields. A descrip- tion of the “new geography” will be given and be vividly portrayed by the stereopti- con, which will be in charge of Mr. Hough. An account will also be given of the glacier fields, the home of the “aurora borealis or northern lights. Tuesday, December 14, the life and travels of St. Paul, with about 100 views, will be the subject of a lecture by Rev. Richard P. Williams. “ONE ROUND OF PLEASURE.”—The triumph of the latest Klaw and Erlanger extravaganza, “One Round of Pleasure,” is one of those tributes of public approval and appreciation paid to a firm whose name stands for much that is best in the realm of melodic spectacle, and the an- nouncement of the engagement of this bril- liant spectacular piece at the Lafayette Square Theater, opening next Monday evening, will create more than the usual amount of interest that attaches to the performance of a new and ambitious stage production. It seems safe to assume that the scenery and costumes represent the in- vestment of a sum reaching far into the thousands. Sometimes it seems difficult to imagine how a profitable investment can be made of these ambitious extravaganza pro- ductions, which carry, in addition to a very expensive company’ of artists, a small bat- talion of chorus men and women, an increased number of orchestra players, and a gorgeous scenic and costume enviren- ment. Of the company presenting “One Round of Pleasure” it is possible to be con- sistent and at the same time enthusiastic. The roster of the principal names includes those of Walter Jones, Richard Carle, Charles Kirke, the Rogers Brothers, Rich- ard Karl and Robert Mansfield among the Inen, and of dainty Marie Celeste, statu- esque Ida Brooks, petite Maude Raymond and the Amazonian Hattie Moore among the women, in addition to the largest and most fascinating bevy of pretty young choristers ever assembled in one produc- tion. “AT THE FRENCH BALL."—Fanny Rice will be the attraction at the Academy next week in “At the French Ball.” There is nothing snegestive in this French ball Xcept its title. There's nothing naughty or wicked in this delightful, breezy comedy. The title is suggestive and misleading, but the play is an ebullient well of pathos. mirth and delightful music. entirely free from burlesque exaggerations. The story of the play is one of human interest. The wife of a poor man is tempted by the blandishments of an easy-going woman of the world to break the wholesome re- straints of her humble but happy home to mingle in the gay society of fashion’s but- terflies, where she believes all is ease and luxury and contentment. The husband learns of his wife's longing for society and deftly employs his trade to give her an in- sight into the homes and lives of those she envies. Her experiences in the homes of several seemingly happy butterflies of fash- ion, together with her adventures at “The French Rall.” teach the ambitious wife that “all that glitters {s not gold,” and finally convinces her that the dearest spot on earth is home—“be It ever so humble.” Though pointing to a wholesome moral, the performance elicits almost a continuous laughter and applause from the delighted audience. Fanny Rice (undoubtedly the funniest woman on the stage) in, the char- acter of Nancy is superb and her com- pany is excelfent. “A GUILTY MOTHER.”—A melodrama which tells a new story and has a plot strong enough to hold the wrapt attention of an audience from the beginning to the end is a decideu novelty in these days of machine-made plays. Mr. J. H. Wallick has, however, been fortunate enough to se- cure an original piece, which in no way de- pends on any of its predecessors. “A Guilty Mother” is said to be a pure, whole- some story, which appeals to the heart of every good woman. It is a play that ap- peals strongly to the best class of play- goers in every city, especially the ladies. This is borne out by the fact that out of an audience of over 1,500 people in Buffalo there were not 100 men in the theater. Outside of the merits of the play itself, “A Guilty Mother” is the most elaborately staged melodrama ever seen outside of New York city. The wonderful “mirror” scene is a marvel of stage craft, the like of which has never before been attempted in melo- drama. This latest success will be the at- traction at the Grand Opera House next week. It will be impossible for the com- pany to play a return date here this sea- son, as the time is all filled. THE VAUDEVILLE CLUB_ BUR- LESQUERS.—Manager Kernan’s attraction at the Lyceum next week will be Weber & Fields’ Vaudeville Club Burlesquers, which comes direct from their Broadway Music Hall, New York city. This organiza- tion, ike others controlled by this success- ful firm, 1s composed absolutely of refined ard high-class artists, whose individual names stand prominently at the head of all others in their respective lines. The en- tertainment presented by this company h: been described as “exceptionally good,” which fact is verified by a glance at the following names: The raniser broinss. the marvelous at&lefes; Cook and Sonon, the refined comedy @mo; Lewis and Fields, the up-to-date pdrodists; the Walker Sis- ters, singers andi déncers, and Douglass and Ford, comedyssketch artists. The per- formance concludes With a new burlesque, entitled “The Girk Ffom China,” which -ald to be very br@ht and witty. A special feature will be first presentation this city of the wonderful ‘“Labsterscope, which is a-burl m the many animat- ed picture machinesir THE GRAND JORERA SEASON.—The feason of grand @pera in Washington for the season of 1808-8 will be given by the Damrorch-Eilts Gpefm-Company of New York at the Lafayette Square Theater dur- ing the week of December 13.. This admira- ble organization, Awiich gave a series of brilliant performagces here Jast winter, has been greatly strefgthened, and Mr. Dam- rosch has assocldte@ with himself in the business management Mr. C. A. Ellis, the well-known manager of the Boston Sym- phony Orchestra.” The company, which comprises upward of 200 people, has been organized with a view to the presentation both of German and of French and Italian opera. The basis of the organization is, of course, that which Mr. Damrosch has been perfecting for several years, and, first of all, his fine orchestra; second, the chorus, Which has been reinforced with. fresh voices and has been in rehearsal, under tke assistant conductors, Mr: Schenck and Mr. Fried; and the painstaking care in all the work of preparation is spoken of very favorably by the musical critics of the Philadelphia papers, where the company opened in “Faust” last Monday night. Mr. Damrosch will, of course, conduct the German opera, while tae Itallan and French operas will be conducted by Signor Bimbonl, whose brilliant achievement with Mapleson last. year marked him as one of the most magnetic and effective operatic conductors of the day. Four operas will be produced during the season in Wash- ington, all of which hold foremost rank as emong the best efforts of the great mas- ters. The list of singers announced is, in- deed, a notable one, and with nationality 80 varied that it should be possible to give any opera in the repertory a satisfactory cast and to sing it in the language in which it was originally written. Among those to be heard here will be, in “The Barber of Seville,” Mesdames Melba and Van Cauteren, M. Salignac, the new tenor from the Opera-Comique, Paris; Signor Guiseppe Campanari and Messrs. Carbone, Boudouresque and Viviani; in “Lohengrin,” Madame Johanna Gadski, Frau Gisella Staudigl, Herr Ernest Kraus, Herr Emil Fischer, Herr Joseph Staudigl. and Mr. David Bispham; in “Carmen,” Mile. Ca- mille Seygard, the French prima-donna, so warmly received as Carmen in Boston last season; Madame Gadski, M. Salignac and Signor Campanari, and in “Faust,” Mesdames Melba and Van Cauteren, Sig- nora Toronta, Signor Ibos, also a new tenor; Signor Campanari and Messrs. Bou- douresque and Viviani. The subscription sale of seats is now in progress at the theater, and it is worthy of attention that when the number and character of the works to be produced and the artists en- gaged for the several roles is considered the prices rule lower than for any previous season of grand opera in this city. “SNOWBALL” BY AMATEURS.—‘Snow- ball,” a farcical éomedy in three acts by Sydney Grundy, will be presented by the Bohemian Club at the Columbia Theater next Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The cast includes some of the best amateur talent in the city and is as follows: Felix Featherstone, Mr. Clarence B. Howard; Uncle John, Mr. Charles F. Purdy; Harry Pendergast, Mr. William Clabaugh; Saun- ders, Mr. William P. Rider; Mrs. Feather- stone, Miss Tersa Josephine Machen; Ethel Granger, Miss Alice Freeman: Penelope, of climax. Miss Lillie Evans. “The proceeds of the a 2 on . 2 +] entertainment will be applied to the build- ALASKA AND THE KLONDIKE.'~ | ing fund of a new church edifice, “The Na- ka and the Klondike,” an illustrated | tional Shrine of the'Bacred Heart," ton he {Will be given Tuesday, December | erected on Columbia Heights, of which ity Parish Hall by Rev. Richard | Rey. J. F. McGee {s to be the pastor. P. Williams, rector of Trinity P. —_.+——_ VALUABLE BEQUESTS. Distribution of | Estate ranger Irving. The will of the late Julia Granger Irving, dated February 6, 1896, and naming Juiia Granger Porter, a niece, and Charlotte Rose Hamilton as executrices, was filed: yester- day afternoon. The following bequests are made: To Julia Granger Porter of Niagara Falls, N. Y.; Bessie Porter Edwards and Cherlotte Rose Hamtlton of New York city, $8,000 each; to Julia Pierson, $3,000; Alex- ander Duer Irving, $1,000; Harriet Irving Bolton, $2,000; Washington Irving, $1,000; Anna Duer Irving, $2,000; John Irving and Pierre P. Irving, $500 each; Lilly MeCul- lough, Harriet Duer Irving, $1,000 each; the daughters of Nellie Whitmore, $500 each; Mary Huntington, $2,000; Fannie Ma- jor and Cornelia C. Irving, $1,000 each; Jean Saterlee of New York, Mary Padden, Fanny Reese and Theodore Irving Reese, $250 each; Sutherland P. Irving, $1,000 Katinia Williams, $2,000; Catherine A. Irving, Sarah Irving, Charlotte I, Grin- nell of Aurora, N. Y.; E. Morgan Grinnell and William Irving Grinnell, $1,000 each. To the said Julia Granger Porter, the rest- due of the estate, after the distribution of certain personal effects, is given. The magnificent property fronting 98 ft. on F st. by depth of 224 ft. on 18th st. n.w., improved by a large brick mansion containing 22 rooms, 3 bath rooms and modern conveniences, with brick stable in the rear, will be sold at auction tomor- row afternoon at 3 o'clock. The property contains 23,176 sq. ft. and is susceptible of economical subdivision without injury to the present improvements. See advt. —— gees Guallty of Simple Assault. By consent of Messrs. Tracy L. Jeffords and Warder Voorhees, counsel for the ac- cused, and Assistant District Attorney Shillington, the jury in the case of Howard Freeman, the colored boy charged with as- saulting Rena Sanger and Irene Jordan, two little white girls, several weeks ago, with attempting to rape them, today re- turned a verdict of guilty of simple as- sauit. Chief Justice Bingham thereuvon sentenced the boy to the reform school during his minority. —_—_>—__. The valuable property improved by two three-story brick dwellings with bakery and store, Nos. 222 and 224 East Capitol st., will be sold by trustees tomorrow at 4 o'clock p.m. See advt. for full descrip- tion, terms, ete. . ee The two-story frame dwelling s.w. cor. of 10th and I n.e. will be sold at auction b trustees tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See advt. sd of Julia ——___ Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House,-13th and F streets.—Advt. —___ Moses’ Oriental Rug Sale. Many rare pieces at purchase prices in the orient. Moses, 11th and F° sts.—Advt. Catholic University Lecture. The public lecture at the Catholic Uni- versity tomorrow afternoon will be given by Professor E. A. Pace, taking as his subject “The Stguctuge of the Eye.” A serles of selected felidas has been prepared for the purpose @f ilBistrating the minute anatomic details pf the visual organ, and its relations to ghe'rain. ‘This lecture forms a part of.tie ogurse on physiological psychology and will be of interest both on account of the ignportance of the subject and as a specimen/f the regular class work at the university. ———— We know! Cleveland’s is the best’ baking :powder made. We know. if you once try it you will use it right along. That is why we give the fol- lowing Guarantee. Grocers are authorized to give back your money if you do not find Cleve- land’s the best baking powder you have ever used. Cleveland Baking Powder Co., N. Y. _ kutz &.Co., Horse Blankets, —- <And_everyhting for your HORSE and STan + ‘agents for the 2 407 -Pa. ave. a.w., adj. Nat'l Work of the Assozintion the Past Month. ‘The board of managers of the Washing- ton City Bible Society met in regular monthly meeting Monday evening in the parlors of the Young Men's Christian As- sociation, with Director A. S, Taylor in the chair. A request for Bibles for distribution by the “Open Door Mission” was referred to the Central Union Mission, under which it is supposed to act. A paper was received from Mr. J. T. Sweetman, president of the Saratoga Coun- ty Bible Soctety, stating the critical finan- cefal condition of the American Bible Soci- ety, and asking all lovers of the Bible to devise “liberal things that the word of God may be given to all the world.” Mr. Ballantyne, treasurer, reported re- ceipts in the month from Union Chapel, $2; from First Congregational Churcn, $62.15 from the executors of the estate of Mrs. Mary J. G. Temple, $150. Cost of grants in the month, $18.46. The treasurer was directed to remit $100 to the American Bible Society for general work. Mr. N. A. Robbins requested a grant of six reference Bibles to the Fort Myer troop librariee and hospital, which was made. Director Thomas C. Simpson handed in a collection he had made from the members of the Second Baptist Church, amounting to $16.50. ——___ OUT OF COURT. Caveator Withdraws Opposition Probate of a Will. The litigation over the will of the late Terrence McCaffrey, which has been pend- ing in the Circuit Court since 1895, was yesterday brought to an amicable conclu- sion by a compromise effected through Messrs. Lambert and Lambert, attorneys for the caveator, and Messrs. Worthington and Heald, for the caveatees. Terrence McCaffrey, whose will was in controversy, was an old citizen,of Washing- ton, and died here nearly three years ago. Subsequent to his decease, a paper writing wa produced, dated June 25, 1895, purport- ing to be his last will and testament. By the terms of this instrument the buik of his Property, estimated at about $50,000, was left to his widow and daughter, while to a grandchild, the daughter of a deceased son, was bequeathed only the sum of 325. Mary Estelle McCaffrey, the grandchild, through her mother, filed a caveat to this alleged will and issues were thereupon sent to the Circuit Court for jury trial. it is understood that by the terms of the compromise the caveator has withdrawn opposition to the probate of the will, and that premises known as sublot 32, in square 86), together with the improvements there- on, have been deeded to Wilton J. Lampert and Charles L. Fraily, to be heid in trust, and managed and controlled by them, and deeded over to Mary Estelie McCamtrey, the said grandchild, when she shall attain the age of twenty-one years. In pursuance of this agreement, the wit- nesses of the will were yesterday called be- fore Justice Wole, in Circuit Court No. 1, and a verdict directed in favor of that instru- ment, the deed and declaration of trust concerning part of the property peing at the same time delivered tor record. SETTLED to The Street Car Problem. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I read with great pleasure your able editorial upon the street car problem in last night’s edition, and desire to “echo” every word. The people of this suburb have been worrying with this subject for years, and have almost given up the hope of ever having relief from this octcpus, which has spread its arms to all points of the compass, to the exclusion of other and better equipped roads. We (I use the word we, because I beiieve I voice the senti- ments of the people of Anacostia). hope your valuable paper will keep up the w fare until this nuisance is relegated to the lumber pile, and repiaced with modern v1 hicles and mode of propulsion. RICHARD B. BUCKLEY. November 30, 18: = W. C. T. U. Meeting. The W. C. T. U. at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor, held its regular monthly puuiic meeting Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. A. W. Tancil, president, being absent on account of death in her family, Mrs. Law- son, superintendent of work among col- ored people, presided. Mr. Canficld of the Anti-Saloon League gave an instructive address; Miss Ella M. Boston, secretary. read a poem, “Show Him Your Hands; Mrs. Lawson told of her trip as observer at Toronto and delegate to the Buffalo naticnal convention. The choir furnished music. —__._—_. District Good Templars. The quarterly meeting of District Lodge, No. 3, I. O. G. T., will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock, at 3 Louisiana avenue northwest An election of delegates to the Grand Ledge will be held, and other business transacted. If you are ill you need a doctor in whom you have confidence. If you need a remedy you want one that has been tested for years; not an obscure, untried thing that is urged upon you, or on which you save a few cents—that is no con- sideration as against health. . For wasting in children or adults, Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites has been the recognized remedy for twenty-five years. SOc. and $1.00, all druggi: SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. Meeting Held at the Board Rooms Yesterday Afternoon. _A meeting of the board of directors of the board of trade was held yesterday af- ternoon in the board rocms, 1410 G street northwest. Mr. Theodore W. Noyes, the Fresident, presided, and the secretary, Mr. George H. Harries, was at his desk. Chairmen of the standing committees for the year were announced as follows: Ex- ecutive, A. T. Britton; bridges, R. Ross Perry; charities and correction, Samuel W. Curriden; membership, George E. Emmon: parks and reservations, Henry F. Blount: public buildings, Thomas Somerville; pubtic brary, B. H. Warner; public order, Ellis Spear; railroads, Frank Hume; sewerage, Albert M. Read, taxation and assessment, John Joy Edscn; universities, Gardiner Hubbard; water supply, Archibald Green- lees. No appointments were made for the insurance, public health, public schools, river and harbor improvement, or streets and aveaues committees. It was decided that the December meet- ing cf the board of trade should be held Monday, the 20th instant, at which time the report of the special committee on the highway act will be considered. Mess! Wcodward and Edson were ap- pointed delegates to represent the board of trade at the annual meeting of the tional Civil Service Reform League, which meets in Cincinnati December 16 and 17. The following named were clected to membership: Messrs. A. B. Brown, M. I Weller, the Columbia Phonograph Com- pany (by Paul Cromelin and M. Do John J. Hemphill, H. H. Darneiile, W. Henderson, A. R. Serven, R. H. Terrell, H. Twombly, William Gettinger, C. T. Yo- Ger, W. H. Henshaw, Charles E. Kern, Dr. J. T. Winter, Marcus Baker, A. L. Sturt vant, B. P. Davis, John T. Freemai as R. Jones Kauffmarn, Babson. The committee on membership was an- nounced as follows: George E. Emmons, chairman; Messrs. William A. Hungerford, G. Schafer, Geerge T. Keen, E.T. Kaiser, D. J. Macarty, Paul Cromelin, W. H. He! shaw, J. W. Babson, W. F. Roberts, B. B. Earnshaw, Dr. J.Wesley Bovee, Levi Wood- . Thom- Gen. G. M. Sternberg, Rudoiph Dr. J. E. Jones and J. W. Lury, Charles W. Fairfax, Edward Graves, William Hatn, N. H. Shea, Charles Hodgkin, Charles Kraemer, H. H. War- neille, F..P. May, Thomas R. Morgan, Jonn H. Small, jr., W. A. H. Church and Harris Lindsley. Members of the board of directors pre cnt, in addition to the officers named, we Messrs. R. Ress Perry, Thomas Somerville. Henry F. Blount, F. L. Moore, H. L. Bis- coe, John Joy Edson, Archibald Greenlees, T. A. Lambert, M. M. Parker, Ellis Spear, James W. Somerville, T. W. Smith, George Truexdell, Beriah Wilkins, S. and W. J. Newtor. W. Woodward Royal adds Anti-dyspeptic quali- ties to the food. Leavening gas, 20 yeast germs, Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. OR THE Church, Decembe and Cifldren’: opm. 8 of admission for t Siugle admission, 15 cts. St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal church WILL HOLD A Christmas Sale OF ATTRACTIVE FANCY AND USEFUL ARTICLES AT s Mt. Vernon Seminary, 2 1100 M ST. N.W., ee Friday afternoon & evening TEMBER 3, FROM 2 UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK. HMENTS will be served during th The proceeds from the sale are for the building fund of the new church. No admission fee charged. del-2t TWO ILLUSTRATED LECTURES: BY RE’ ‘MS, ON TUESDA “MBE! 8 P NI rf 255 Alaska ax? Klondike F.ws On TUESDAY, Dec. 14, 8 p.m., St. Paul, His Life and Travels (about 100 view Trinity Part: Wall, 3d_ and Ind. ave. nw. Admission to ea lectu De. reserved seats. 1 JOSEPH ARTHUR'S GREATEST PLAY, Salt_of the Earth.” MATINE TOMORROW AT 2. New National Theater. ENING, WED. AND SAT. MATS. FAMOUS HANLON’S NEW SUPERBA EXT MONDAY, DEC. 6, HENRY ~s HEARTSEASE, Tomorrow Sale of Seats. ILLE Direction Chas. Frohmat ae = del-4t . tzer a i CITY ITEMS. Columbia. enman, Directors, Johnston's, 729 7th st. Are Selling Coal Hods, lic., Wash Boards, 9c. each; Wash Bollers, 30. ite a Hotel Johuson Cafes. Cherrystone, York River and Lynn Haven Oysters, half shell, steamed, roast, single fried, &c. it ————>—__. A Good Friend to Have Near is a bottle of Rockbridge Rye Whisky. 50c. pt. John Lynch's, 404 9th. it a Boys, Girls make tree toys. Gould, 9th. del-6t* ee French Candy at Johnston's, 729 7th, for 6%c. Ib.; Buckwheat Flour, 3c. Ib.; Mackerel, 9c. lb.; Eggs, 15%c. doz. 1t* Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w.f,stf erfect laundry satisfac- tion means sending your bundle to Frazee. Better send for us today. *Phone (592) or drop us a postal telling us to call. FRAZEE’S LAUNDRY, 512 8th st. 1822 14th st €85 13th st. 3100 M st, ~ 0030-400 - ‘Tonight at 8. Matinee Tomorrow at 2. Charles Frohman Presents a Country Comedy, Entitled THE SALT OF THE EARTH By Joseph Arthur, Author of ‘The Still Alarm,” “Elue Jeans,” ‘The Cherry Pickers,” etc. Elaborate New Scenery, New and Startling Effects. MISS FRANCIS OF YALE. “BARGAIN” MATINE) TOMORROW At the Columbia. 1t “The Salt of the Earth.”” $064 4 $ 8 222900 tisfactory Results. est Medicine She Ever Took for Dyspepsia. “My mother har been in very delicat health, and she has been taking E Sarsaparilla with satisfactory result says it is the best medicine she tuken for r ¢: ne." 8 MOLLIE M. HOUSE, Burkettsville, Ma. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Sle the beat —in fact.the One True Blood Puriiler. =Hood’s Pills eness PHODD PAPE OGOSODIUD > cure cents indigestion. 25 4ee2 MISS KATHARINE RECITAL.” benefit Congregat! T Shoreham. ‘Tickets in Drug Store. parsers TONIGHT AT @& Matinee Saturday George Edwerdes’ Fascinating Japinese Comedyy THE osioecinnnetnsesaseseatesenstssatesinsasssssislsseestenussb ct cra IGEISHA., With the idenr cast as given over ISS times at Daly's Theater, New York. Seat sale opens toror for Klaw & Erlanger’s uptueus Production, ONE 100 the big com ROUND Serene ie tex ft F Theater, PLEASURE, Lafayette Sq. Opera House SUBSCRIPTION SALE NOW SINGLE SALE OPENS WED- WESDAY, DS. 8. FOUR NIGHTS OF Italian, TON OF rman and 1 A. BELLAS. *. Melba, Vat 2. MM. Salige . Care onday Eve. Ds Rossini's Masterp Barber of Se-= ___Viile. Tuesday, 1 Wag LOHENGRN. 16, nac, Can ‘Thursday CARMEN. | 17, tA, MM esque Vivani Thos, Bondour- Campanart, ors, Mr. Damrosch and Mr Boxes iption. $17.00 100 Orchestra leony, first muily Circle Family 1.0 Droop & Sons, Agts. - Opera Si Tickets be had by placing your order with the Music 6 and $8 by appli al sale of weats begins at Me > SALT OF THE E B MATINE BROW AT 1 UMBIA Dog Show. Washington City Kennel Club. RIDING ACADETIY, 22D AND P NW. November 30 and Decem- ber 1, 2, 3, 1897. 500 PRIZE DOGS ON EXHIBITION PROF. WHITE'S TROUPE OF TRAINED DOGS WILL P RM AT 3 AND 8 P.M. Open frem 9 a.m, until 10 p.m. ADMISSION, 50 CED CHILDR DONT MISS SEEING thrilling pts _BARG AL Academy. RKY 1 DON'T ie the Farth.” MATINEE TOMORROW at 2. It POPULAR PRICES, LONDON SLEEPS. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Next Week—A ig pedy Attraction FANNY Ric B PRENCH BALL. 2000 ALL THIS W Matinees Tuesday, ‘Thursday ——THE KLONDIKE OF VAUL Reilly and Wood’s BIG SHOW. Concluding with the WALKS OF A! Next Week—WEBER & CLUB. NATIONS, LDS’ VAUDEVILLE: no29-6t BARCAIN WEEK THE BIOCRAPH 5 ADMISSION FOR THIS WEEK, 5 2 cts cts. Exhibitions Daily—2:30, 4:30 and 8:15. no27-20,tf ~~ EXCURSIONS, ETC. By Special Arrangement. MAT. EVERY DAY. Bijou Theater’\7, Neu ss High-class Family Vandevill ALICE RAYMOND, Wash'ngton’s Worid-famous Cornetist. The Cu an Drama, AMERICAN BORN. TEN OTHER BIG ACTS. RAND OPERA HOUSE. “KERNAN & RIFE, Manacers. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29, THOS. H. DAVIS AND WM. T. KEOGH’S BIG SCENIC PRODUCTION, Down In Dixie, MUSIC—NOVELTY—FUN AND SENSATION! BXCITING SCENES—THRILLING INCIDENTS! REAL CUTTON COMPRESS IN OPERATION! THE FAMOUS PICKANINNY BAND. Next Week—James H. Wallick’s “A GUILTY MOTHER. CUMPANY.”* n029-24,6t ashington Steamboat Co. Evers dag in the year for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and all points south by the superb powerful steel palace steamers “Newport News,” “Norfolk” and *Washing- ton™ on the following schedule: Lv.Portsmouth m. Ly.Norfoik. eo. m. Ly.Ft. Monroe..7 Norielk & 7th xt. wharf,Washb'n, D.C. JNO. CALLAHAN, General Manager, For Arlington, Fort Myer — and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge,