Evening Star Newspaper, December 3, 1897, Page 16

Earth. 1 Opera House.—“Down in Dixie.” terday Afternoon, structed under the direction of Prof. S. P. Langley of the Smithsonian Institution. Prof. Langley has been greatly interested Receiving Attention, National Rifles’ Armory last night, the af- fair bringing out a crowd that tested the street between D and E streets northwest, known as the Keleher stables, being Nos. become ale cided to substitute the c for ‘Barber of Seville." “Traviata” is the “Traviata” ~ eee - ~~ THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1897-16 PAGES. 4 ; a MENTION | rc 7 AERIAL NAVIGATION. S ; > B R | rs LocaAn * LON, j THE CIVIC CENTER g g ATION. AFFAIRS IN }GEORGETOWN A. 0. H. BALL. EAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. | AMUSEMENTs. Se - Experiments With Machine Built Un- Pleasing Program Pre: ited at Na-!Some Important Sales at Aucti CHANGE OF OPERA —I —————— der Prof. Langley's Dircction. tional Rifles’ Armory. maas;Reccnay.0 17 1” |weautsta eo; puairees GclaS tote oe Academy of —‘When London . f Experiments were conducted recently at] Plang for the Improsement of Rock Oreek } Division No. 7, Ancient Order of Hiberni-| Thomas Dowling & Co., auctioneers, have | most a public demand. the. management oe ‘ela Sickie een Gale ad “tke Meeting of Center Council Held Yeg- | Mount Holly, N. J., of an air machine con- ans, gave an entertainment and dance at| sold at public saie the property on sth | of the coming grand opera season has des ambla_Theater.— s Lyceum Theater.— Reilly & how. Square Opera House. — “The National Theater—Hanlon’s “Su- Il_—The Biograph. lemy, 22d and P streets north- Dog Show. Vernon st. Riding Ac west 1100 M_ street held by St. Seminary le, West.--Apron Woman's Ben gs at for ) a.m. Norfolk and on 7 pm. ld for Colonial Beach river landirgs at 7 a.m. street and Pennsylvania mn hourly from 8 a.m. to CACIES from the FOR THE TABLE, markets of the world, the whole year round. Persim- al collection of Brussels Sprouts s LES New F ard I Or: ir ries in and ev lowest pri WALKER, for the oi to heat small roo r, $l and up. A. Eberly's 7th nw. es ae Johnston's, T: 1 Mackerel, 1c roiled Mackerel, 1c. phe nd Ive. pk Java a 5 Sugar . at Joh: CAPO : Game. MARKET, It PALACE 7 Conn. ave. FUs S MIDDAY LUNCH 2 nt break in the monotony of ing. Delightful menu, varied . ¥. ave. = Lamb, New York Roast Beef and k. JOHN R. KELLY, oh st. er mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. of Latrobes, We are e¢ work. Jno. . Cen Heating perts on Moran, arge assortment CITY AND DI: Protectiv Husband Must Show Cause. th In divorce case of Hellen Wilson Wm. H. Wilson Judge Cox has or- 4 husband to show cause Tuesday t why he should not be punished for con- in failing to obey an order of the of the Ith of last June, directing » pay his wife $10 a menth as ali- =o Flowers for Presentation. would be proud to pri as Gude creates. 122: Peon oes Filed a Petition. Marie Antoinette Valentine of Brooklyn, N. Y., has filed a petition here, praying th court to command Ellis H. Roberts, treas >f the United States, to pay to her, as idue of interest on two board issued to gnee, re: certificates, originally ivans Concrete Company, B04, respectively. TI tier to the petitioner’. yalentine, of November 3, no authority to pay the » it -d a rule to show caus — MePherson Cub Incorporat McPherson ( ha: ub, formed for purposes rary and mutual improvement and vation of social relations, has been 1 by articles filed by Thos. I. Edwin B. Smith, Chas. M. Forec, y H. Mohler and Wm. B. Hoover. anes Moses’ Oriental Rug Sale. fany rare pieces reaps CKVILL executive committee « ont- County Anti-Saloon 1 held a conference here yesterday at At- Higgins’ office. The vigorous pros: of local option violators by the how in pregress in the circuit court 4y accounted for the unusually large nee its frem the first campaign against ak-easies were, it was understood, y discussed, and conclusion was to redouble efforts to acc: the March term of court. it was reported, existing in favor lecal option law and its better e: . is alert and is in thorough a he league's prosecutio: for the annual meeting It is to take place Monda: t 11 o'clock, in the town sident John W. Horner of trict will arrange for the — Government je of Carpets, &c., At 1407 G st., tomorrow at 10 a. m. sh Also large lot of desirable furni- ture from private residences.—Advt. he Evening Sta-. December 2, 1897. f Alexandria county was 1 upon yesterday to render judgment » of the Commonwealth of Vir- Robt. E. Cunningham, charged ng whisky on Sunday. When court convened at Rosslyn, shortly after . o'clock, Attorney John H. Greene of Alez- andria appeared for the defendant, Mr. Johnson being absent, the prosecution was represented by counsel. eral witne: were heard and mo- tions to quash the indictment were over- rule As soon as the court room had been cleared. Justice Sellers consulted with Jus- tices Bireh and Stephens, who occupied Seats beside him during the trial, with the result that a verdict of not guilty was finally decided upon, and the prisoner was discharged from custody. ——— Grand Exhibition of Beautiful Antique furniture at Sloan's, 1107 G st., Monday and Tuesday next. All to be sold at auction Wednesday and Thursday at 11 “& m. and 3 p. m. by catalogue.—Advt, PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SANITATION Reports Made and New Legisla- tion Recommended. BLIND AND DEAF CHILDREN A meeting of -the Center Council of the Civic Center was held yesterday after- noon in the pariors of the First Congrega- tional Church. Dr. F. H. Newell presided and G. A. Warren was the recording sec- retary. From the committee appointed to revise the constitution Miss K. P. Hosmer nade a report, submittting a number of changes, which were considered and will be teken up for final action at the next meeting. The resignation of Rev. Dr. Newman, the chairman of the council, as a member of the organization was received, but action s deferred until the next meeting. Public School Sanitation, A report of the public school committee s submitted by Mrs. Alla B. Foster, the chairman. It was stated in the report that the W ington branch of the Asso- ciation of Collegiate Alumnae having tak- en up the work of inspecting the sani- tary condition of the public schools in this city, the most of the members of the com- mittee appointed for the purpose became bers of the public sckool committee in » Civic Center, and the calarged com- > determined to keep to the plan of the Collegiate Alumnae, using the questions prepared by the Boston branch, but revis- cd and adapted to the needs here. With ec n of the school authorities, x blank: ‘nt to ezch teacher for in- formation tive to the sanitary con- dition of the school rooms, while the data relative to cach building as a whole have ned by the members of the com- tof personal v to bout forty of the build- n inspected thus far, the re- d it expected that the ‘ompleied by the middle of » Was made to a hearing had by tee before the ate appropria- mittee to urge the establishment but without result. the atten- High Schools the for the scholar: at the = and papi nites, tne of it, and nd nutritiou: d at reason Children Eligible. The committee recommended that st be taken to ascertain the number of chil- dren in the District of kindergarten age, and it is the wish of report stated, to take OF te that app lunches can be fur- ble prices. the charge tiging: well as of school age. The report adi that it has been saii there are many chil- dren of hool a in the District who are " and this i, and the commit- to continue its efforts in from the committee on fran ported Un Iroad corpo- no law to and the Hous rd to their condi- nalty for neglecting ard it is no one’s re made. It street railroad s from which » principl licable » of gas and é hting companies, telephone and subway | companies, and all corporations enjoying special franchises Suggested ‘The committee submitted bills, one applying to all corporations and an alternative bill correcting the defects in the present law. It was further stated in the report that the committee intended to submit the bills to the District Commis. sioners and that the one receiving their ap- proval shall be presented to Congress. ‘The report was adopted. From the committee on public health the chairman, Dr. George M. Kober, submit- ted a report in which it was stated that last year the committee, in co-operation with the committee on streets and alley made @ report on alley homes, which final ly led to the organization of the Washing- ton Sanitary Improvement Company. Question of Drainage. committee, the report stated, are re orts, » lhat the re nts ar Legislation. drafts of two The also aided in the passage of a Dill providing for the drainage of lots, which has already en- abled the health office to abandon over 1,000 box privi ‘The report added that the investigation of the causes of the contamination of the Potomac river, the question of the sewer em and the reclamation of the Ana- ia flats will continue to receive the at- tention of the committee. It was also re- ported that the question of a pure milk supply has in a measure been solved by the establishment of a milk laboratory. a report of which will be submitted at the co! next annual meeting by Dr. S. S. Adams. The effects of school life on the health of children will be presented in a paper by Dr. W. W. Johnson. Education of Blind and Dent. From the committee on the edu of the blird and deaf sented by Prof. E. A. Fay. It was stated the education of deaf children that for ainple provision is made by the national and District governments in the school at Kendall Green, and for that of blind Baltimore, fon a report was pre- children in the Maryland State School at to which suitable applicants from the District are sent at the public expense. Regret was expressed that an in- quiry to the deaf and blind children Was not made a part of the last -police census, for the reason, as stated in the report, that there are probably a mumber of such children growing up in ignorance, simply because the authorities of the school do not know of their existénce and? their parents do not krow of tMe existerice of the schools. It was further stated in tWe report that if the names of such children were report- ed to the District Commissioners and by the latter to the president of the Colum- bia Institution for the Deaf, through whom application for the sending of blind chil- dren, as well as Geaf children, to school must be made, information concerning the schools could b> given, and the result in most cases would be that the great boon of education would be conferred upon the children. as For the Futare. ‘The committee recommended that in every future census inquiry should be made as to the names and residences of bund and deaf children. In regard to fee»le-minded children, the committee state that those in the Dis- trict are sent to the institution at Elwyn, Pa., or to the one at Falls Church, Va. but it is added that neither of these in- stitutions likes to receive untrainable chil- drer, and there is no provision for such cases, unless they are homeless and friend- less, and for these no suitable provision. Provision ought to be made, the report states, somewhere in the United States for a community or communities of feeble- minded folk, where they can lead harmless, happy and useful lives. ——__ Sait Against Ratiway Company. The firm of Johnson & Morris of Kew York has filed < bill in equity here against the Capital Railway Company, and the Washington Loan and Trust Company, trustee, to enforce a mechanic's lien for $329.55, for work done and materials fur- nished in the construction of the railway company’s power house just across the navy yard bridge, the sale of which is prayed. Attorney E. H. Thomas represents the complainants, for a number of ygars in the problem of aerial navigation. Mount Holly was selected as a suitable place in which to conduct the experiments, as near by was a railroad little used. The object of the experiment was to test the pull power of the propellers of the air ship. It has always been difficult to secure suf- ficient power to propel an aerodrome with- out increasing its weight so that its flight will be hindered. The propellers in the present instance were operated by a small gasoline engine. The engine was mounted on a rough timber frame, set on a hand- truck. A long iron shaft connected the en- gine with a pair of curved blades, resem- bling in shape the overhead electric fans used in restaurants. These blades were each four feet in length and made of steel tubing with canvas covering. When the gasoline engine had got up steam connec- tion was made with the fans or propellers, the rapid revolutions of which caused the car to move off along the track. The speed of the propellers gradually increased, till they were whirling at the rate of 350 revo- lutions a minute, when a small dinamime- ter, attached to the axle of the car, regis- tered a speed of five and one-half miles to the hour. The car with the apparatus and three en- gines on board weighed nearly 4,000 pounds. The trial was made ona track with a grade of perhaps a foot to the mile, and the speed of five and one-half miles per hour was made down grade and against a strong wind. The revolutions of the propellers were so rapid as to give them the appear. ance of a huge continuous wheel, but they were considerably less than is required to fly the aerodrome. When sailing through the air, the propellers reach a velocity of 800 te 1,200 revolutions per minute. The experimenters stated they were satis- fied with the progress made. —— ODD FELLOWS CONVESE. Federal City Lodge, No. 20, Enter- tains Visiting Brethren. An event of interest and importance to Odd Fellows transpired at the regular meeting of Federal City Lodge, No. 20, Wednesday evening in its new lodge room, 12th and H streets northeast. As was an- ticipated from the nature of the invitation issued by the secretary, George H. Baxter, a large number of Odd Fellows from every section of the city were present to witness the exemplification of “Friendship” by the team of the lodge, as well as to assist in the cordial welcome extended to Falls o. 11, of Virginia, and No. 41, of Prince-George’s hurch Lodge, r Lodge, Md. flocr work, under the John H. Wood, direction of P. G. M., was 2dmirably ecuted with marked effect, rendition of the gcod. At the conclusion of the work the team as gre of the large assemblage. The visiting Odd Fellows were then tak- en in charge and escorted to the banquet room, where “King Saul and his royal court” entertained them with all the deli- cacies of the se n. In anticipation of an intellectual banquet, the visitors returned to the lodge room, where a veritable love fe: s in progre Short, enthusiastic speeches came spor taneously from all parts of the room. The officers of Federal City Lodge, No. r el Noble grand, E. F. Hug- ins; vi E. H. Easterling; record- rata George H. Baxter; treasurer, a Yeber; organist, A. B. Gleason; a John H. Wood; repre- and Lodge, J. R. Ted- row. Veber, W. F. Dement, W. rituziisuc work cd with the enthusiastic applause ‘ins. Offic of Falls Wm. J. Smith; V. G., ‘y, A. D. Swift; treas- H. son, past Brunner, warden aioe H. Brunner, R. S. bin; secre t, John H. Wells; 5 A. aplai Johnson, 1. H. J. A. Poole, Wm wm, 8. Vv. G! Geo. W. nd secretary, . N. Febrey, and past grand representa ve, Daniel R. Stansbury — THE SERIES. N.G n, conductor Dz R. FIRST OF Entertainment Given Last Evening nt Carre I Institute. The first of a series of entertainments at the Carroll Institute was given last night in the shape of a smoker. An excellent program, in which Messrs. George O'Con- nor, Harry Leigh, Charles Bechtel, Joseph Cullen, Joseph King, Charles Green, Ed. F. Walsh, F. G. Helmerich, L. Remayi, rles Moore, Prof. Joyce, McAfee, O'Donohue, and little Ted, a boy acrobat, took part, was given for the entertain- ment of the guests. A lunch and cigars were served later in the evening and those who were fortunate enough to be present voted the affair a most aupicious opening for the season. —_——_—_ Transfers of Real Exinte. Nos. 495 to 411 Richardson place north- west—Franklin T. Sanner et ux. M. Hoover, lots 52 to 55, sq. 507; $10. ‘Twenty-second street and New Hamp- shire avenue northwest—Florence H. Sa yer to Philip H. Cake, south part lot 71; $8,000, Eckington—Walter I. Hopkins to Henry C. Norris, lot 83, sq. 3; $10. No. 1625 10th street northwest—Mahion Ashford et al., trustees, to United Security, Loan Insurance and Trust Company, lot 69, Sq. 364; $2,950. Addition to Anacostia — Christopher Brashear to Martha V. and 19, block to Adam H. lots 18 Barclay, northwest—Mary Browr. ‘ownsend, lot 1, sq E. E. Townsend conveys same property to Chas. V jrown; $10. No. 658 L street northeast—Wm. BE. Ed- monston et al., trustees, to American Se- curity and Trust Company, lot 1 $1,800. 19th and E streets northwest—Wwm. Edmonston et al., trustees, to United Se- curity, Life Insurance and Trust pany. part original lot 1, sq. 24th = strect and Pennsylvani northwest—Stilsor Hutchins et to El- len C. Wight, lots 17, 18, 19, sq. 27; $109. RC eee J. Howle to Isaac W, Columbian University—Jno. to Edwin E. to E. part original sq. $55; E. avenue ux. W. Nordlinger, part; 8. Grounds O. Johnson et ux. Howell, Fart lot 60; $10. No. 101 llth street northeast—Geo. W. Linkins et al., trustees, to Geo. R. Lin- kins, lot 10, sq. 988; $7,900. Trinidad—Franklin H. Mackey, trustee, ie ie R. Johnson, lots 16, 19, 20, block 1; 5. 4th street northeast between F and G streets—Chas. R. Pickford to Jno. T. Arms, lots 63 and 64, sq. 778; $10. South Brookland—Redford W. Walker et al. to Catherine and 2, block 2; $1,350. Le Droit Park—Richard ‘8. Windsor et = i Wm. P. Lockwood, part lot 11, block Southwest corner of 7th ard I streets nortbwest—Ellen C. Wight et al. to Stil- son Hutchins, original lot 8 and part orig- inal lot 7, sq. 428; $100. 3d and G streets northwest—John T. Arms et al., trustees, to Francis M. Vinton. Part lots 1 and 2, sq. 529; $30,000. = No. 1218 C street southwest—Henry Brad- ley et ux. to Adam M. Hoover, nal lots 19 and 20, sq. 207; $10. ———+.—___ Changes in Schedule. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company have made scveral changes in their schedule, which will add very mucl: to the* comfort and convenience of those taking the water route between this city and Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach, Nor- folk, Newport News and Portsmouth. No change has been made in the hour of leav- ing this city, and, as before, one of the steamers of this line—either the Newport News, Washington or Norfolk—will leave ith street wharf every evening in the year at 7 o'clock. But the steamers now arrive al Fortress Monroe at 7 o'clock, at Norfolk at 8 o'clock, and at Portsmouth at 8:15 the following morning—a half hour later than on the former schedule. This new schedule should prove very popular with travelers and sightseers, as it gives an opportunity to sleep later in the morning, US, part lots 1 part origi- Two New Bridges Called for and Widening of. Apother—General and P@rsonal. The long-cherisheddproject of the citizens of the District, refative to the improvement of Rock creek, whidh is of such vital im- portance to Georgetgwn, seems at last .o be on the road to realization. A movement is on foot, promoted by a number of the most influential men in the city, to secure, through condemnation, purchase and dona- tion, a considerable strip on both sides of the creek, connecting with the property al- ready owned by the government to the north of the Evans Lyon estate, and run- ning south to the Aqueduct or Pennsylva- nia avenue bridge. A general committee will be appointed in a few days, and this committee will appoint various subcom- mittees. These subcommittees will visit the various owners of property, it is stated, within the desired strip, and secure their ideas as to the value of the property to be taken in, and a combined estimate will be placed in the hands of the Commissioners. The Commissioners, who have been ap- proached and who are said to be heartily in‘favor of the proposed improvements, will officially present the petition of the citizens to Congress, and ask for an appropriation sufficient to carry the project out. Most of the property taken in on the George- town side is of but small value, and is im- proved only to a slight degree. It is pro- posed to take in all of the land east of the Metropolitan railroad buildings, the ground in the big hollow beyond, and, skirting the creek, take in the most objectionable part of what is now known as “Herring Hill,” completely obitterating that section of town. The property of Mr. H. C. Winship, late manager of the Chesapeake and Uhio Canal Company, comprising more than half of a square of ground, is understood to be the most valuable tract to be considered. This is located on the north side of Dum- barton avenue, between 26th and 27th streets. The promoters of the project will be care- ful, it is said, to appoint no man on the general or subcommittees who is directly interested in any of the property to be pur- chased or condemned, to divest the move- ment of all personal conside: Land at Nominal Value. It is understood the syndicate owning the property to the north of the P street bridge will turn in their land at a nomi- nal value, or donate it if necessary, they believing that the abutting property will so enhance in value as to compensate them for their sacrifice. Several commit- teemen were in Georgetown yesterday in- teresting influential citizens in the move- ment. Mr. 8. Thomas Brown was request- ed to serve on one of the committees, and he has consented to do so. Mr. Bramhall of Washington is working up interest in the west end. ‘The project calls for the construction of an additional bridge across the creek at Q street, another at N street, and the videning of the present Aqueduct or Penn- ylvania avenue bridge, or the construc- tion of a side bridge there, to enable the ze of the Capital Traction Compar which will leave the M street br: to ordinary traffic. The plan in its incomplete siate calls in a@ general way for driveways on efther side of the creck: bicycle paths, to which so much attention has been paid in other cities, foot paths, and parking “improve- ments. It is not. propo: to arch the creek or any part of it, as there is said to be now no impure water entering the wa- terway ‘The urgent need of a good entrance to Georgetown will probably prompt the Com- missioners to urge the erection of a bridge at Q street, irrespective of the adoption ot the general plans'of the board of trade. Degrees in Temperature. The meteorological, summary ‘for the menth of October, from observatidtis taken at 30th and M streets by Professor M. F. Burrows, reveals the following conditions: The maximum temperature was 76 degrees, occurring the 16th instant, while the mini- mum temperature was 21 degrees, occurring the 24th instant. This makes & monthly runge of the thermometer of 55 degrees. The greatest daily range was 38 degrees, which occurred the 28th ultimo, while the least daily range of eight degrees occurred the 12th. The mean monthly temperature was 44.1 degrees. + ‘The total rain fall, including melted snow, Was 3.61 inches, making an average daily rainfali of twelve-one-hundredth of an inch. There were sixteen days upon which ene one-hundredth or more of an inch of rain fell. There were twelve clear days, ten fair ones and elght cloudy days. Frost occurred twelve days. Flurries of snow were observed the 12th and 234 ultimo. The prevailing direction of the wind was from the northwest. Brief Mention. Miss Agnes Gibbons, who has been on a visit to relatives in Brooklyn, has returned heme. John D. Croissant and David D. Stone, trustees, have sold to Lillie M. Stewart, lots 7 and & of block 30, in the American Uni- versity Park addition. The consideration is placed at $1,000. —— DISTRICT NATIONAL GUARD. Appointment Made and Resignation Received by New Commander. Brigadier General. George H.. Harries, commanding the District of Columbia mi- litia, has decided to appoint Maj. Richard A. O’Brien of the 2d Battalion lieutenant colonel of the 2d Regiment, to succeed Lieut. Col. Urell, appointed colonel of the 2d Regiment. The resigrat'on of Maj. E. R. Campbell of the 4th Battalion, tendered several months ago, has been forwarded to headquarters frem the 2d Regiment headquarters, where it has been resting. Capt. James E. Bell, inspector of rifle practice of tLe 2d Regiment, will, it is un- derstood, succeed General Harries as in- spector general of ritle practice. No other appointments or changes have been decided on. —_+__. A Collision, A bicycle, ridden by James Desmond, col- lided with a buggy, driven by Mr. Boswell of 1004 4th street southeast, late yesterday afternoon, near the corner of 4% street and Pennsylvania avenue. Desmond was in- jured_ about the head. After treatment at the Emergency Hospital he was able to proceed to his home, 1360 D street south- west. oe Mystemfods Assault. Frances Pellas, colered, living at 1612 L Street, was the viotim of a mysterious as- sault about 8:30 etcloek last evening, near the corner of 23dstreet and Pennsylvania avenue. The womam was struck on the head by some personwhose identity is un- known, and sustaifed a rather painful and serious injury. Franses was taken in a buggy to the Emergency Hospital.’ After receiving surgical attention she was able to go to her home. —— Alleged Stolen Property. Joseph Plummeg: ang John Bell, colored youths, were arrested today by Detectives Helan and McNamee qn a charge of receiv- ing stolen property. & few days ago Lucy Tibbs, colored, was taken into custody for grand larceny, the complaint being that she stole two rings, one with diamond set- ting, a watch and a quantity of clothing from Mrs. Proctor of 516 Spruce street, Le Droit Park, in whose house she was employed. The woman, it is said, confessed tat she tcok the articles mentioned, and added that she turned them over to Plummer and Bell. Therefore the latter were ar- rested. The detectives are today endeay- oring to recover the stolen property. ——.__. Resignation Accepted. Mr. William A. McKenney having *ten- dered his resignation as a member of the examining committee of the bar, the Court in General Term has accepted it, ee has filled the vacancy by appointing Jesse .H. Wilson as his successor, ~ i“ a capacity of the hall to its fullest extent. The program of musical and literary num- bers was enjoyable and was well carried out. The dance which followed lasted un- til a late hour. The affair was given under the direction of the following committees: Entertainment committee—W. H. Calla- han, chairman; G. J. Gannon, secretary; P. H. McQuade, treasurer; H. J. McGin- ness, W. Francis Pigott, James J. Kelly, J. H. Dougherty, Michael Buckley, C. S. Ryan, Thomas Stanton, James Gilroy, P. H. O'Callaghan, John Clark, Charles Mc- Carthy, Edward Corcoran, William Muir, Thomas J. Trodden, jr., Michael Maher, Joseph McGinness, Joseph J. Harvey, Wili- iam Buckley, Joseph ewyhar, Joseph Ryan, Daniel Stanton, James McGilton, D. A. O’Brien, Lawrence Cullen, James Ben- nett, Joseph McCarthy, Thomas O'Brien, Thomas Hughes. Reception committee—C. S. Ryan, chair- man; Joseph McGinness, William Muir, W. Francis Pigott, Lawrence Cullen, Joseph Gilroy. Floor committee—Joseph Newyhar, chair- man; C. S. Ryan, Joseph Har} ‘Thomas Hughes, Joseph Ryan, P. H. O'Callaghan, Thomas Stanton, James McGilton, John Doughert. Theodore Clements, Michael Buckley. Mr. William Ryan, president of Division No. 7, and Mr. P. T. Moran, District presi- dent, A. O. H., delivered addr who contributed numbers Ther L.. M. Buehler, M Hatt M Katie Grady, Miss Annie Grant, Miss nnie R. Kearon, Miss Ella Gleeson, Mr. P. T. Moran, Mr. C. V. Bechtel, Mr. Benja- min Maddert, Prof. William Hale wr. R. W. Devereaux, Mr. Thomas Hareil, Master Paul Brady, Mr. Thomas J. Trodden, Mr. C. W. Moore, Mr. Lemuel W. Wylie, Master P. Griffin, Mr. John Fay, Mr. George Craft, and Mr. Charles F. Miller. —_— OSCAR WAS PUGNACIOUS. were Conduct of a Man Bearing a Cele- brated Cognomen. Oscar Wilde is in town. Incidentally, he is under arrest, eccupyirg a cell at the sixth precinct police station. Whether or not the prisoner is the poet-author-drama- tist-playwright of that name no one has yet d, At all events, he hails from Ergland. Detective Hartigan of the sixth precinct has cavse to hold him in vivid re- membrance for a long time to come. It is stated that Oscar conceived an irre- sistible desire this mornirg to possess a coat displayed on a dummy in front of the furnishing and clothing establishment of A. W. Francis, Fen vania avenue. Boldly walking up to the front of the store Oscar atiempted to disrc the dumm found this to be impos ; cause of the presence Such a small matter i chair that did noi d concert Oscar. Embracing the dummy lov- ing’ he walked oif wich it, and all, and moved ieisureiy along the Mr. Frane porter witnessed however, and insisted that O: the store, where he wa ed until a policeman could arr clive Harti- n, in citizen’s -d to a tel- ephone message. il until the prisoner was invi o step into a patrol d for the first time officer, and he ure in no unmistakable wagon. He then real that Hartigan Ww: showed his disple pia an According to Hartigan, the prisoner Dit and tore, cursed and swore, fought and raved, and misbehaved A lar, crowd gathered, nothing of his cloth brella, nd Ha , to say a new silk um- eed of repair, when Os anced in’ the wagon. } an stated that a quantity of sunflowe s found in © s pock- ets when he was th pre- earched at the Z cinct station. The p » have received re- of the theft of other coats and blan- the thief bh scribed as a mar who strong] The ca are be inv and in the event U suflicient evidence is secured in these other cases, the man will be granted a hearing tomorrow in the Police Court. Otherwise he will await further in- A cordihg to Detective Proctor of head quarters, Wilde answers the description, 60 far as he knows, of George M. Hubets, wne is said to be a noted overcoat thief. He was arrested last March and sent to jai for sixty days on such a charge, and prior to that, says Detective Proctor. had been an the hands of the police, being arrested on one occasion wearing seven stolen over- coats. ease ig es It's Nox Really Hard Work to be kept on the “fly”—“it's fun’? to rush Ib. boxes finest creamery butter—every- Tody buys quick. James F, Oyster, 900 Pa. ve., Center and K st. Mki—Ady gaara aes Mr. Loose’s New Store. Mr. J. Louis Loose, the popular fiorist, has opened a branch store at Rauscher’s, corner Connecticut avenue and L street. ‘This store is fitted up In Mr. Loose’s char- acteristic good taste, and as at his main store, he will display only the choicest cut flowers and growing plants grown in his green houses. aes Deserter Wanted. Capt. Frank H. Harrington, commanding the United States Marine Corps, today no- tified the police force of this city that a reward of $10 will be paid for the arrest and delivery at the barracks of Alfred Hamel, believed to be a deserter from the Marine Corps, Hamel is twenty-six years of age, weighs pounds, is five feet five and five-eighths inches in height, has a fair complexion, brown hair and blue eyes, and a scar on the left cheek and throat. — The two-story brick dwelling, No. 2123 G street northwest and the twosstory frame dwelling 2125 G street northwest and three two-story brick alley houses will be sold at auction tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. See advt. 3 — Reservoirs and Their Effects. Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers, has re- ceived the report of Capt. H. M. Chitten- den, Corps of Engineers, giving the result of examinations of reservoir sites in Wy: ming and Colorado. It is long and com- prehensive, and besides being fully illus- trated, contains an interesting monograph by Mr. James A. Seddon upon reservoirs and their effects on the floods in the Mis- sissippi valley. Jo Post Offices Established. * Post offices have been established at Kingsley, Montgomery county, Md.; at Co- logne, King and Queen county, and Ephe- sus, Bedford county, Va. ——— Lieut. O’Brien’s Resignation Accepted ‘The President has accepted the resigna- “tion of First Lieutenant Michael J. O’Brien, Sth Infantry, to take effect March 31 next, and he is granfed leave of absence until that date. Lieutenant O’Brien will engage in the practice of law and in literary pur- suits. Plankington—“I understand that you had to go to law about that property that was left you. Have you a smart lawyer?” Bloomfield—“‘You het I have. He owns the property now.”—Boston Traveler. ~~ Lutz & Co., Horse Blankets, Sole agents for the ‘‘Concord Harness." 09-12 "407 Pa. ave. nw. adj. Nat'l Hotel Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Or threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- 423 and 425 Sth street. The ground has a frontage of 51 feet 4 inches and a depth of 104 feet, and the im- Provemert consists cf a two-story brick dwelling. It contains 5,221 square feet, and the price obtained was $4.80 per foot, which aggregated $25,540.80. The purchaser was John W. Keleher. The same auctioneers sold the adjoining piece of property, 428 8th street, which has a frontage of 21 feet and a depth of 34 feet and contains 1,134 square feet. The price per foot was $4.80, which aggregated The improvement consists of a two-story brick building. The purchaser was Solomon Sugenheimer. Duncanson Brothers, auctioneers, have sold the double brick dwelling, brick stable in the rear, at the northwest corner of 6th and M streets, being G1 M street northwest, to the United Securi Life Insurance and Trust Company of Penn- sylvania for $26,500, CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT. Salvation Army to Entertain Children of Worthy Poor. Major Pebbles and the leaders of the local Salvation Army have been in confer- ence twice this week to decide upon a plan for a Christmas entertainment for poor women and children. It was decided that the poorest and most necdy women and children, the latter especially, should be sought out and tickets placed in their hands which would admit them to the en- tertainment. A large store or hall central- ly located will be secured, and tables will be provided and a good dinner spread. While the dinner is in progress a program will be rendered from a platform, which Will be composed mostly of music, but with other suitable exe The co-operation of all who are interested is earnestly de- sired in making up the program, finding the needy children or getting up the dinner. It was decided to have the entertainment Wednesday, December 22. Any communi cation can be sent to Major Pebbles at R street northwest. SAENGERBUND CONCERT. An Enjoyable Program to Be Given Sunday Night. The Washington Saengerbund will give its ‘st concert this season at the Columbia Theater Sunday night. This well-known German singing organization has gained a firm foothold in the public mind by the ex- cellence of its work, and under the leader- ship of its present musical director, Mr. Henry Xander, it has increased its reputa- ion, not only by the programs at its public nIso by those » house th that are pre- musicales. At the bund will have the as- sta Mrs. Thomas C. N s0- prano, Lily Wignall, violonceilist of London; Mr. Otto Luebkert, ba an orchestra of thirty perfor will sing, by request, the na from m rrari,” ia which s' time will been heard ny kert of Whit Will also sing with the bund. will play Merkel’s Andant anteile, and the o} Miss Wignall and Poppe be the erture frui from “Rigoletto” a e reh frym “The Prophet.” The Saenge id will sing Weinzierl chorus, me du I tone solo by Mr. Lucpke hut ¢ i rytor 1 by s aserwahlt lamaus, and Schaeffer with trumpet solo who will have the entire di- rection of the concert, has displayed great ekiil discretion in the arrangement of ogram, and it is expected that a big ce will listen to i SS Watchman Appointed. The District Commissioners have ap- pointed Michael Conlin as watchman at Washington Asylum, vice John J. azie, resigned. Fat is absolutely necessary as an article of diet. If it is not of the right kind it may not be digested. Then the body will not get enough of it. In this event there is fat-star- vation. Scott’s Emulsion supplies this needed iat, of the right kind, in the right quantity, and in the form al- ready partly digested. As a result all the organs and tis- sues take on activity. 50c. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. CITY ITEMS.: Chr. Zander, 909 7th st., as suitable for mincemeat Clean- tasting, Fusel-free Rye Whisky and Old Cal. Brandy, at $2 gal.; G0c. at. Special Whisky, $3 gal.; 75e. qt. And Oldest Cal. Brandy at $4 gal.; $1 at. it RoyalGiueMucilage sticks everything. 10c. mh5-t,f,stf es Fine Mince Meat, Se. Ib., at Johnston’s, 729 7th; Pork at 6%c. Ib.; Elgin Butter at 25¢. Ib.; Green Dried Peas, 5c. Ib. Spilt Peas, ic + Bee. Raisins, 7e., Se. and 10c. Ib.; Currants, 1c. Ib.z+ Stick and Mixed Candy, 6c.’ Ib. Canned -Peaches, 9c. it* tk ———— Boys and Girls make tree toys. Gould, 9th. del-16t* =. Offers aya Hieganc he Powders cure. 10c. IQ AMUSEMENTS. THE WOMAN'S BENEFICENT SOCIETY OF THE People’s Church will give an apron and baz sale at Typozraphical Temple, 423 G st., FRIDAY, Dec. 8, from 2 to 10 p.m. de2-2 New National Theater. EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE. FAMOUS HANLON'S NEW SUPERBA NEXT MONDAY, DEC. 6, Today Engagement of Sale HENRY R Of ILLE Seats. | ™ HEARTSEASE, cakp GPERE 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, -NOVELTY--PUN AND SENSATION! EXCITING SCENES—THRILLING INCIDENTS! REAL COTTON COMPRFSS IN. OPERATION! . THE FAMOUS PICKANINNY BAND. Next Weck-James H. Wallick’s “A GUILTY MOTHER CUMPANY.”. 2029-24,6t gpera which Madame Melba sang in New York for the first time last winter, and in which she achieved one of her most pro- nounced successes. The production was Successful, in that Madame Melba. an entirely new interpretation of the character. The opera gives the widest pos. sible range for the display of Madame Melba’s wonderful voice. The change is of little importance, all the principal art- ists who would have sung in the “Barber” will sing in “Traviata,” including Madame Melba, Mme. Van Cauteren, M. Salignao and Signor Campanari. The complete of “Traviata” is as follows: — Vic Madame Melba: Flora, Mme. Van Caute- ren; Annina, Mme. Mattfeld; Alfredo, M. Salignac; Germont, Sig. Campanari; Gase tone, Mr. Vanni: Baron Douphol, Sig. Vivi- ani: marquis, Mr. Rains; doctor, Mr. Steh= mann, > & .> Nerves Unstrung ¢ ati > Health Greatiy Improved by $ Hood's Sarsaparilla. My nervous system was very much un strung was dizzy. 1 began taking jood's S js. and 1 am th neral health is 1 several Firms a. a. 4 Sarsa- parilla in fact the One True Blood Puritier Hood’s Pills 3" Is the best Uo liwer fix, All 5 nts ie Frobimas Salt The Earth, By Joseph Art NEXT WEEK For the New York and Londen Lang! MISS > FRANCIS | OF YALE. SF ATS Now on © SALE ineludi Ghearde x ONIGUY at & | With the fdeptical cast as ¢ Daly's Theater, New York, t Week—Scats Now Selling tf “ONE ROUND OF PLEASURE.” Lafayette Sq. Opera House iS HT: NDP OPERA YM. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, Grand Oper OF GR ra German and Ta! DIRECTION ¢ CH AND CL A In_ Frenel LATRAVIATA\ *™ (in Tratian.) } ani, LOHE Bispham, Thursday 1 se Bizet’s MM CARMEN, | Sit isn Sanat, Friday, D 17, Mies. Mel Gounod’s ronta, Van ¢ FAUST. | ; Condi Damrosch and Mr. Bimbont. New York us, Come Opera sé Tickets SANDERS & STAYMAN, 1227 F st. NOTICE—Carroll Institute Dramatic Club's presen- tation at the Lafayette > ‘Theat Boxes ean now i ication at Institu egins at Metzen POPULAR PRICES. | SORRY I pon'rT stiT. | _ WHEN LONDON GREATEST SATION OF —THE KLO: Reilly and BIG SHOW. Concluding with the ALKS OF ALL NATIONS. Next Week-WEBER & FIELDS’ VAUDEVILIA CLUB. no29-6t —_—< BARGAIN WEEK THE BIOCRAPH 25 ADMISSION FOR THIS WEEK, 25 cts. By Special Arrangement. cts. Exhibitions Daily—2:30, 4:30 and 8:15. no27-20,tf —=1 EXCURSIONS, ETC. a pesca & W2Eshington Steamboat Co. very a. in the jewport eee, tor Mortrens ami lonree, — Norforx, jews and all points south = BY the super pow Steel palace steamers —— “Newport News,” “Norfolk” and "Washing: — ton” on the following schedule: 1a.Wi For Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and = See cars at Aqueduct bridge,