Evening Star Newspaper, December 4, 1897, Page 16

16 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. a-ctery of Music —“when Lo" Sleeps. a Columbia Theater—“The Salt of the Earth.” Grand Opera House.—“Down in Dixte.”” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Reilly & Wood's Big Show. Lafayette Square Opera House. — “The Geish. New National Theater.Hanlon’s “Su- perba.”" Willard Hall.—The Biograph. For amusements see page 26. eaehchs ata EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and iower river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Fotomae for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — es MILWAUKEE IS FAMOUS. —Pabst Beer made it so. “Pabst” is en- joyed all over the Union and Canada. “Doppel Braeu’” is our dark beer; equals the imported. Te for PABST BREWING CO. GAS HEATERS, $1 and up. . Cap. st. Oil Heaters from $1.75 to $%. A. EBERLY'S SONS, 71S 7th n. HOMES MADE READY FOR XMAS. Old furniture upholstered and recovered— made like Empire Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning Wks., 681-5 Mass. ave. —- PIPES REPAIRED. Does your pipe need repairing? send it to. Henderson, 9th and F make it as good as new. ie Children make tree toys. GOULD. OUR STOCKHOLDERS ARE THE MASSES, not the classes. Every time you drink a bottle of our matchless “Hofbrau” Beer you drink your share of the profits with it. ABNER & DRURY, Brewers, 2th&F LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS. cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. ae If so, He will Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Bee? a specialty. Large assortment of Latrobes, Heating and Cooking Stoves. We ere experts on latrobe and furnace work. Jno. Moran, Pa ave. K NY'S DRY RO. Highest quality, lowest Sugars sold at cost. 7 city ED COFFEES. prices. Pure ELECTRICITY IN THE FAMILY. Electricity is so readily utilized, whenever It is available, that it is becoming rvant in the affairs of daily life in so m ferent ways and so insidiously that people are scarcely aware of its prac uses in their own affairs. It ts in its application to the operation of the family sewing machine that the familiar use of electricity is made practical in the home. The cost in the family of operating a sewing machine by foot power is ne measured by dollars, but by the expendi- ture of the vitality for which it calls, and Whatever ef this cost can be saved is as de- sirable, in fact, more important than a money saving. For this purpose the DIEHL ELECTRIC BALANCE-WHEEL MOTOR is unique in being the only one than can be applied ly to the driv ing shaft of the machine, taking the place of the balance wheel. It is as easily handled as the ordinary Incandescent lamp and its consumption of the electric current is the same, costing about 1 cent per hour. This motor can be seen in practical operation every day at MANUFACTURING COM- 'S shop, No. - n.w., Wher cordially in- SS oe GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. EORN CITY AND DISTRICT. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Action Amending By-Laws Declared Have Been Mlegzl. At a meeting of the Society at the Columbian University evening Prof. W. J. McGee presided absence of the president of the societ Gardiner G. Hubbard. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Mr. Everett Hayden, and the action of the society at the last meeting in adopting cer- tain amendments to the by-laws was con- sidered. The presiding officer stated that the action in adopting the amendments was | illegal, as the constitution provides that such matters must come up at the regular annual meeting of the society. He added that the board of managers had declared the amendments void. The secretary desired the society to maxe a@ statement, but the chair ruled discussion out of order, and also ruled out an appeal which the secretary made. Mr. F. W. Hodge read a paper giving an account of his exploration of the Enchanted | Mesa in New Mexico, and Dr. Walter Hough gave an account of “Indian Medici- nal Plants of the Southwest —_—_ Le Droit W. C. T. U. Meeting. The recent mouthly meeting of the Le Droit W. C. T. U. was held at the home of the president, Mrs. Merrick. Mrs. Anna D. Stabler, who had been invited to speak | en the subject of “Peace and Arbitration, led the devotioral exerc Routine bus’ ness followed, and rep of committees were Mrs. Proc’ as appointed | instruction, and at nal Geographic last read. fuperinte Mrs. Catlin was appointed superintendent on and jail work committee cn public ings an- nounced that z cho meet had been eve h instant, ent of report of ker work, followed by Mrs. , Who read a paper on the same sub- ent Me Cavin, Metealf, Cummin ames Doud, Mer- Henderson, Mer- eltzer, Warder, Sta- Procter, ar, Henry, Spels- and Porter warizel. Small & Sons, Florists, With and G sts., Washington, D. ¢ Broadway, N. Y. Specialties—Orchid lets, valley, American Beauty roses and all floral novelties In the Washington and New York markets.—Advt. en Meerschaum and Brier Pipes. The largest and finest supply of pipes, Mmeerschaum and brier. at Henderson’s, 9th and F and New York ave. and 15th st. —Advertisement. Se ory brick dwellings, Nos. 344- m st., Le Droit Park, will be sold by tees on Monday at 3:30 o'clock p.m. advertisemer . See Upright Pin F. G. Smith, 1 to be ignorant ork of reference. is not a mere new Johnson's but library for practical ser- ith st. Advt. > is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- Sth and F streets.—Advt. SS is good at Larsburgh’s Fur- 13th and F streets.—Advt. —— Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. —__s__ Children make tree toys. Gould.—Advt. —— Change of Schedule, Norfolk and Western Railway, Shenan- doah Valley route.—On and after Sunday, Dec. 5, Washington and Chattanooga ves- tibuled train will leave from Baltimore and Ohio station 9 p.m. daily. Through sleepers to Memphis, New Orleans and all points south.—Advt. ——.__. Rauscher’s Elite Tea Room —Conn. ave. and L st., is the place to meet your friends. Salads, ices, chocolate, etc.— Advertisement. Your credit niture Hou: Your credit niture House, EDUCATION OF THE BLIND | Provision for Childre; Potween Seven and Eighteen Years of Age. Industrial Home to Be Established, With Design of Having It Part- ly Self-Supporting. Plans are under consideration for supply- ing a need which is believed to exist in this city for the care and education of the blind. For some time past this matter has: been called to the attention of a number of people in the prosecution of charitable and religious work, by encountering cases of persons deprived of sight, who are not only dependent, but who are without edu- cation. It is found that while, at the cap- ital of the nation, asylums, homes and hospitals exist for nearly every class of the dependent and afflicted, some receiving aid from the government and others sup- ported whoily by private contributions, no provision thus far has been made for the bli It is stated, however, that children be- tween the ages of seven and eighteen years, either blind or whose sight is so deficient that they cannot be educated in the public schoo! sroper application, indorsed by President Galla t of the Deaf Mute Col- lege at Kendall Green, and warranted by the Interior Department, can he educated at the expense of the government at the Maryland Academy for the Blind in Bal- tmore. The Work Proposed. It has been thought that there could be established in this city an industrial nome for the blind, to be partly self-supporting. In such an institution men could be em- ed to cane chairs, make baskets, mat- brooms, repair and tune pianos and engage in other manual pursu‘ts. The female intmates could be taught to sew by hand and or the machine. and could do all kincs of fancy work, and might become erts in the use of the typewriter and music. It is proposed by those who have the mat- ter under consideration to make such a home non-sectarian, where both the colored and white residents of the District could be received. Already an attempt has been adc to form a sort of register of the blind nd the names of some fifty-six persons have been secured, who are living in vari- ous parts of the city, and who are in need ef the assistance that ‘such an institution would afford. It is the desire to make this ister thus Ss complete as possible, and per- ted are requested to send addr s to Mrs. A. C. 328 New York avenue. It is the se te hold a meeting, to which al! who rested or likely to be interested in such an enterprise are invited to attend. ans will then be discussed, and it ts oped that an organization w: » effected ch will result in establi: in this city an institution as above ted. Result of Investigation. me interesting, as well as pathet nts in many life histories as the result of the inve hat has thus the number and condit: been tigation far been made to ascertain 2VE n of the blind in this city. Seme of these afflicted ones are found trying to earn their living in a vari- ety of ways. Some, however, have had no rtunities to acquire any useful eccu- patien or to he able to render service which is a compensati: Some have lo: t after having reached ma have been blind practica from Accidents and disease have yed their parts in depriving these poor yle of what is locked upon by some as most precious of the five sens At rate, whatever may have been the the condition of the blind is one that their ture age and the ny caw appeals to sion of their more fortuna and the move- arted has in view in this city which at value and benefit to ed to adopt a form will interest the numer of people and secure con- ions to th's werk. . John Russell Young, who is grez Mr: interested in the project of her parlors at ber re street, the first meeting, which has been set for Wednesday morning, December 5, at half-past 10. — ATT! PT Mrs. Blanche Wrenn Swallows a Dose of Laudanum. What the police report to have been an unsuccessful attempt at suicide was made shortly after 7 o'clock last evening by Mrs. Blanche Wrenn, a young married woman, who resides at 454 K street. Laudanum was the medium employed, and the quan- tty was such that serious results might have followed had not extraordinarily speedy measures been adopted to counter- ALLEGED AT SUICIDE. | act the effects of the drug. Immediately after the dose was swallow- ed persens in the house notified the poli of what had occurred. The ambulance was sent to the house, and Mrs. Wrenn was taken to the Emergency Hospital, reachiag that ‘institution, it is said, within ten min- uies after swallowing the poison. When the physicians assumed charge of the patient there was but little effect of the arug discovered, owing, it is said, to lack of time for it to develop its influence, and Mrs. Wrenn was, after brief treatment, ‘pronounced to be out of danger. The woman told the physicians that she did not know why she took the drug. It | was also learned at the hospital that she has been married but four months, and that she was averse to returning home with her husbard last night after undergoing treatment. The husband, Arthur H. Wrenn, ceclares that his wife swallowed the drug by mis- take. There were two bottles on her dr er, he said, and she intended to take the centents of a bottle which contained a tonic. Laudanum, he added, had been used at intervals by his wife for toothache. > The Stabat Mater. The rendition of Rossini’s “Stabat Mater” at Holy Trinity Church, West Washington, temorrow evening promises to be one of the 1 feasts of the year, and among the love of this masterpiece of the great composer there is quite a demand for cards for the pews. The church will be lighted for the first time with its new electric iighting piant, and Father Bardow will de- liver his lecture on “Light” during the evening, one of the most sacred features being the celebration of benediction of the blessed sacrament by Archbishop Marti- nelli. The program is as follows: Soloists: Soprano, Mrs. Esther Grum- precht; contralto, Mgs. Margaret Nolan Martin; tenor, Mr. William McFarland; bass, Mr. Michael J. Scanlan; assisted by Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry, soprano; Miss Lillian Sefton, soprano; Mr. James Nolan, Lass, and an augmented chorus; organist and director, Mr. Armand Gumprecht. So- rata in A minor (first in ovesmer), Whit- ing, organ; Stabat Mater, introduction, quartet und chorus; Cujus Animam, tenor solu, Mr. McFarland; Quis Est Homo, duet for soprano and alto, Mrs. Gumprecht and tin; Pro Peccatis, bass solo, Mr. Eia Mater Recit. ant, chorus, Mr. nlan; Sancta Mater, solo quartet, Mrs. Gumprecht, Nolan, Mr. MeFar- land Fac ut Portem, alto solo, Mrs. Martin; sermon on “Light” by Rev. William O’Brien Pardow; Inflamme- tus, soprano solo and chorus, Mrs. Gum- it, Quando Corpus, solo quartet, Mrs. Guroprecht, Mrs. Martin, Mr. McFarland and Mr. Scanlan; Amen Finale, chorus; © Salutaris, octet, Gounod; first’ soprano, Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry; second so- prano, Miss Lilllan Sefton; third soprano, Mrs. Gumprecht; alto, Mrs. Martin: first tenor, Mr. McFarland; second tenor, Mr. Hughes; first Dass, Mr. Scanlan; second bass, Mr. Nolan; Tantum Ergo, Fr. Riga, Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry, Miss Lillian Sefton, Mrs. Martin, Mr. McFarland, Mr. Nolan and chorus; benediction of the most blessed sacrament by his excellency, Arch- bishop Martinelli; Laudate, Tonas VI, Gregorian; postlude, Festival, Whiting, or- gan. ee Importarst Sale of Antique Furni- niture, ete.—Sloan’s art rooms, 1407 G st., will be well worth a visit Monday and Tuesday next in order to view the grand there Wednesday and "Thureday. “Cats: there - Cata- logues ready.—Advt, ? PENALTY 18 ONE CEST: Cont of Ejecting a Man Who Wears His Hat. In a case before Samuel R. Church, jus- tice of the peace, yesterday afternoon, in which Richard C. Mann was the plaintiff and Manager . 1. Lor2Y of the Acad- emy of Music the defendant, it was decided that a man who keeps his hat on during the performance can be ejected, for viola- tion of the rules of the house of amuse- ment, under a penalty to the treasury of one cent damages. The question of whether @ woman can wear a hat under the same circumstances, to the complete obstruction of the view of persons sitting behind her, was not raised, and, therefore, not decided. Mr. Mann sued to recover $300 damages for alleged forcible ejection. It appeared from the evidence that a few weeks ago he attended a perfcrmance at the Academy of Music, and persisted in keeping on his hat. He was told that it was against the Tules, and at the completion of the first act of the play, having, as the defense claimed, been repeatedly warned, was ejected from the house. At the trial of the case Mr. Mann showed that he had been ill, and explained that he kept his hat on to avoid catching cold. He also charged that violence was used in ejecting him, and that, although he saw ut one act of the play, his admission fee Was not refunded. That, the defense ex- plained, was a mere oversight, and Mr. Rapley showed that Mr. Mann had per- sisted in violating a rule of the theater. Justice Church instructed the jury that the theater had a right to make and main- tain such a rule of conduct for its patrons, but the jury awarded Mr. Mann one cent lamages, a verdict which taxed Mr. Rapley with the costs of the suit. ——._-___. SHORT STORY CLUB. Session Held With Thanksgiving as Special Theme. The Thanksgiving session of the Short Sicry Club was held at its usual place Tuesday, November 30, and a large au- dierce was delightfully entertained. The program was opened by a piano solu by Mrs. Nellie Goodman Gwinn. Following this was Mrs. W. W. Case's story of the evening, entitled “Chico,” a local love tale. Mrs. Clifford Howard presented her pop- ular “Winken, Blinken and Nod,” from Eugene Field, and Mr, Agnew appeared as Sergeant Buzz Fuzz in his breach of prom- ise suit. President Kirk read an original poem, “The ‘Turkey's Revenge; or, a Thanksgiving Nightmare.” Mrs. H. B. Sper- ry also read in original verse “The Editor's Dream,” and an original paper, entitled “A Lover's Monolegue,” was read by Mrs. J. 3B. Lockwood. Numerous verbal contritutions to the topic of the evening—Thanksgiving’— were given by Dr. Robinson, F. I. Willis, Prof. Klemm, Mr. Whittaker, Mrs. Burket, Miss Bennett, Miss Withington, Mr. Ag- new and oth busiress meeting followed the s jon, at which the following = admitted to membership: Miss Mary E. Torrence, Mr. S. K, Hall, Mrs. France: saden, Mr. John W. Douglass, Mr. W. comb Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Appleton Clark and Prof. James W. Davidson. —- Associate. The announcement was made late yes- terday aftenoon of the death of Mrs. W. Chambers, one of the best-known and m popular residents of this city. Mrs. Cham- bers was in her ustal good health yester- day morning, but about 9:30 o'clock com- plained of numbr: A moment later she suffered a paralytic stroke, and died shortly before 3 o'clock without having regained ousness. Chambers was prominently identi- fied with the Weman’s Relief Corps, G. A. R., being treasurer of the corps, attached to Post No. 10 at the time of her death. She was also past treasurer of the local de- ment. One of her daughters, M: 1ana Van Fleet, is at present junior be held »ck Monday morning next at the late dence of the deceased, 1703 13th street. will be in Loudoun Park cem- Funera 'T FRIDAY. MUSIC AND PLAY Dramatic and Musical Entertainment Given by the Berlitz ho ‘The novelty is presented Washingtonians next Friday evening of a German and a French comedy, both of an amusing char- acter, to be given in the original at the National Rifles’ Armory Hall. The Ber- liz School of Languages intend making this occasion a fitting celebration of their fif- teenth anniversary in Washington and the second year under the successful control of Prof. Wm. von Mumm. The program to be presented is a most attractive one, and presents, besides the two comedies mentioned, a delightful musical menu, in- cluding both instrumental and vocal solos. The players are several well-known ama- teurs, and they have been for some weeks back diligently rehearsing the different parts assigned them. Admission is by card orly, to be obtained at the school building, 723 14th street. These are obtain- able not only by former and present pu- pils, but by all Washingtonians to whom the study of foreign languages is a source of interest.—Adv —— Those in Town for the Winter —should have their horses boarded at Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L st.—Adv. sonable prices.—Advt. ——_—~ Mosew’ Oriental Rug Sale. Many rare picces at purchase prices in the orient. Moses, 11th and F sts.—Advt. ae An Artistic Floral Piece is the most delicate token of esteem you can send a friend. Gude’s floral pieces are considered finest. 1224 F.—Advt. — Presbyterian Alliance. "Che eleventh anniversary of the Presby- terian Alliance of Washington will be held Tucsday evening, December 14, in the Western Presbyterian Church, Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis, pastor. Arrangements are being made fcr an attractive program of addresses and music. ae The Harvard Club. The Washington Harvard Club will hold a meeting this afternoon at 4:15 o'clock at the Columbian University to make ar- rangements for its annual dinner and the €lection of officers. It is hoped by those who have been active in the organization that all Harvard men residing in the city will become members of the club. ae ee Organ Recital at St. Mark's. The second of the series of organ recitals at the Pro-Cathedral Church of St. Mark’s, corner 3d and A streets southeast, will be given on Thursday evening, December 16th, at 8 o'clock, on which occasion Mr. Farro, organist of St. Peul’s Church, Baltimore, will preside at the organ. No cards of in- vitation or admission will be issued, but the church will be open to all. It is thought that misunderstanding upon this latter point resulted in keeping many away from_the first recital of the series, when Mr. De Offeo Brown, the new organist of the pro-cathedral, made his debut in Wash- ington. The brilliant performance of this gentleman, who has studied under such masters as Gales and Gilbert, coupled with his excellent taste, at once demonstrated to music lovers and critics his thorough ability. The third recital of the series will be January 18, 1898. The offertory will be for.the benefit of the Choir Guild. odo Unexcelled Hood’s Sarsaparilla Gives Ap- petite and Strength. “I use Hood's Sarsaparilla all the year round a x. Nothing will excel it, fused it ata time when t was overw and run down and it gave me good appetite and made me stronger than t whe before." DANIEL B. KING, Middle “Hood’s Sarsaparilla_ Is the best--in fact,the One True Blood Purifier. Hood’s Pills sj. dntes., aie at 10:20) | DO OYSTERS GROW ON TREES THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1897-26 PAGES. The Affirmative €jda of a Raging Contro- versy Authprita: tively Settled. Interesting Destription of the Poquo- mock Method.«Used in the Oyster Fisheries cin Connecticut. Many newspapers: recently have been gravely pointing out the absurdity of a statement made somewhere by somebody that oysters couldé beigrown successfully on trees and, amusing as it may seem, some writers have gone to the length of ex- haustively endeavoring to show the im- possibility of such a thing. The originator of the discussion who first made the claim that oysters do grow on trees probably had in mind what is called the Poquonock method resorted to in Connecticut to catch oyster spat. In the very interesting bulle- tin of the United States fish commission, entitled “Notes on the Oyster Fishery of Connecticut,” written by J. W. Collins and published in 1891, the following appears: The Poquonock Method. In the preceding discussions mention has been made of nearly all the methods re- sorted to in Connecticut to catch oyster spat, excepting the “brush” or ‘“Poquo- nock” method. The latter was discovered by accident, about 1868, on the Poquonock river, a small stream in the town of Groton. A farmer, after trimming his orchard and throwing the branches of the trees into the river, was much surprised, in the succeed- ing autumn, to find the brush covered with oysters. This suggested the employment of the method to others, who used any cheap brush that was convenient. The material was usually placed in the water during May or June; and the spat secured in this manner was commonly taken off and marketed the following winter, or at least before the second winter. The chief reason for this was that the brush was generally put down in comparatively shal- low water, about two and a half fathoms at low tide, and if the young oysters were allowed to remain on it for two years they would fali off by their own weight. They were also exposed to the danger of being “winterkilled” during cold weather, be- cause of being so near the surface. They were generally large enough to market in eighteen months or so, say about the begin- ning of the second winter. ‘The Poquonock method has been moder- ately successful, and perhaps is the best for the locality where it is employed. There are several reasons why it has not proved entirely successful; among which may be mentioned the collection of large quantities of eelgrass about the flats at the mouth of the stream, causing ation of the wa- ter and producing such conditions that the board of health of the town has caused the bushes to be pulled up and destroyed. How- ever, while the bushes could be kept down, the young oysters have invariably grown apidly, probably because the bottom of the river is very muddy. As an ilustration of this method we are informed, by one who has had large ex- perience in the business, that on one occa- sion the spat obtained on a single bush produced twelve bushels of oysters. This however, is seldom equaled. The Connec cut bureau of labor statistics state that “one bush bore twenty. bushels, but th average yield is about 5” (p. 112). This statement is thought to be rather large by those familiar with the subject. The con- sensus of statement is that this manner of collecting a “set” of oysters Is less profit- able than generally represented, but that greater success would result if the system could be tried in a locality where the water is less sluggish and where there would be no of 1 interference. It will be seen from the above that o: ters do grow on trees, notwithstanding th dentals of many learned pundits of the press. ee Knights of: Honor Elections. National Lodge, Knights of Honor, will elect officers for the ensuing year next.MOn- day night at its lodge room, 425 12th stréet northwest. The annual ¢lection of the officers of Mt. Vernon Lodge, Knights of Honor, will take place next Tuesday night at its lodge room. Royal adds Anti-dyspeptic quali- ties to the food. Leavening @as, no yeast germs, Absolutely Puro ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. YOU HEAR SO MUCH ABOUT nowndays are minute bodies in- visible ‘to the unaided eye. ‘They float in the air and we take them into our lungs. But they are harmless unless they find a proper soll. They cannot live and. grow in perfectly healthy throat and lungs. Scott's Emulsion may be said to act as a reinforcement to the body; it nourishes it, supplies it with the right kind of fat, and puts Jt in so healthy a condition that it is well-nigh germ-proof. Lutz & Co., Horse Blankets, Lap Robes ‘And _evershting for your HORSE and STABLE, Sole agents for the “Concord. Harness.’ 09-124 497 Pa. ave. n.w.. adj. Nat'l Hotel. Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Cancer of the Stomach. and all dis- Soar cea frou an impaired digestive system ly cured, GROVER GHAI MS Remedy ts a specific. The ves ress and a permanent fare of the most chine case ix gusranteed. "Send $1.00 to GROVER! GRAHAM CO., Newburzh, N. ¥., and receive a @ull-sized bottle, express prepaid. If not as represeptedamoney will be refunded. Write for pamphi by all druggists. A 50-cent bottle convinces! no24-1m,20* CIFY ¥TEMS. .Chr. Xagder, 909 7th ast. Into his large gtock of whiskies none find access but topmost» selections from best brands, distilled twithout influx of fusel, and having by ¥ @eveloped fragrant in- herent ethers. onnoisseurs always re- peat orders for Ghr. ‘Kander’s Old Reserve, $4 gal., $1 at. it ———— Put Your Home 4m Holiday Attire. Let us paper the rooms with our rich, stylish paper; $2 up. NOLTE, 810 9th st. 1¢ No Woman Should Try to Select a cigar for a man. Leave that to some au- thority, e Henderson, 9th and F, who keeps constantly on hand the largest, finest supply in Washington. _ The: Finest Whisky Distilled —Lynch’s Rockbridge Rye; 50c. pt. 404 9th. oo A Sore Throat or Cough, if suffered to often results im an incurable throat or~ lung trouble. “Brown's Bron- chial. Troches” give instant relief. es RoyalGlueMuctilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf : SEEEENE actenneenetl Boys and Girls make tree toys. Gould, 9th. del-16t* - Royal Headache Fowders-cure, 100, mb5-m,w,f,ett Hospital. The Sveretta, “Pauline, the Belle of Sar- atoga,” music by Danks, words by Cooper, will be presented by a number of the young society people of Washington and George- town at the National Rifles’ Armory, Wed- hesday, December 8, at 8 p.m., for the ben- efit of the Children’s Hospital. Those tak- ing part will present to the public a fin- ished performance, showing the result of weeks of patient labor and thorough irain- ing. The title role is taken by Miss Virginia Powell Goodwin, whose cultivated soprano voice, full and powerful, yet of unusual Sweetness, is considered one of the best among the amateur singers of the city. Miss Eleanor Simonds takes the part of Clara, Pauline’s rival, and her lovely con- tralto is heard most effectively in several numbers. Mr. Percy Thompson, Pauline’s frascible father, voices his emotions in tones deep and mellifluous; Mr. Leetch, with his fine tenor, is an ideal lover, while Mr. Looker, the typical English dude, warbles his love songs in a most pleasing baritone. Mr. Reid, a valet of the old re- gime, will please the audience with his spirited rendition of negro dialect and song: Tickets have been purchased by many prominent in the social and official world, availing themselves of this opportunity to Teake glad the hearts of the unfortunate little ones, whose only dependence for Xmas joys-is upon the Kindness of those more blessed than themselves. The chorus is composed of the following well-known young ladies and gentlemen: Misses Cragin, Coffin, Darneille, Fickling, Beatrice Goodwin, Graves, Hyde, Hautz, Kern, McCahill, Middleton, Orme, Radcliffe, Teel, Young, Washington, Walford and Mrs. McKee, and Messrs. Rall, Blackmon, Davis, Doural, Glavis, Harper, Leet, Mc- Roberts, Perdleton, Seibold, Waters and Weisel, and Drs. Belt and Stuart. es For Separate Maintenance. Benjamin R. Selby, employed in the land office, was yesterday made the de- fendant in a suit for separate maintenance filed by Mamie R. Selby. The parties were married August 19, 1896, and Mrs. Selby charges her husband with cruel treatment and infidelity. She prays for an allowance of $30 a month. FACE _ HUMORS, ing and beautify purest and s blackheads, rea, rough, fly, itching, ‘scaly scalp, dry, thin and d haby blemishes prevented by the most effective skin purify- soap in the world, as ¥ test for toilet, bath and nu: Soap is sold. throughout the world. POTTER . CORP., Sole Props., Boston, mailed free. Every Humor Fyrom bimples to Scrotuia cured by CUTICURA REMEDIES. PIANOS AND ORGANS, ‘ya cuss | plano a> =e | PIANOS AND ORGANS. a Open Evenings! ments. Call for prices. More before. Terms $3, $5, One $375 Upright Gabler. A splendid instrument. Ite- duced to..... Four Upright Gablers. in mahogany, walnut and ebony. Superb pianos. Reduced from $450 to...... One Chase Upright Piano. Sweet tone. $450 to. Two Hallet & Davis Uprights, with walnut and mahogany case. Reduc- $347.50 ed from $450 to. . New Upright Pianos at $125 and $150. ats #400 Huntington ve- §287.50 Prices Cut All Pianos. M2 of the manufacturers have advised us of their intention to bring out newly designed cases for their pianos early in the year of 98, aad as we always keep fully abreast of the times we have concluded to close out every piano now in stock by Janua This gives Holiday buyers cure the finest highest grade pianos for the prices asked by others for the vastly inferior instru- Few Special Bargains $362.50 | practice purposes Droop’s Elite Music Store, 925 Pa. Ave. On ry 1 at reduced prices. an opportunity to se- liberal terms than ever $8 & $10 mo. $273.50 Square Pianos. Square Pianos are splendid for Good Square 75¢. week up—includ- Pianos from Reduced from $372.50 | ing stool, cover and instruction book, Organs Reduced. Two new Walnut and Oak clave Organs, 18 atop, atone S45 Terms $3 per month. One Mason & Hamlin Organ, and pedal base; just the thi churches. Fully guaranteed. new $550, Will sll for. On terms of $5 per month, E. F. Droop & Sons, “Steinway” and other Leading Pianos, 925 Penna. Ave. YOU DON'T WISH TO BUY A Sere So ANO EVERY CHRISTMAS. SO BE_CAREFUL se eer THIS CHR IN BUY 3. A FIRST-CLASS MAKE—Bought of the maker— weans that you will have a piano for life. THE STIEFF PIANO TOUCH AND WORKMANSHIP. PMA! IS SUPERIOR IN TO! Tuning t FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE. any time. FOREIGN MAILS are f the ports of sailing daily and the s of closings 1s ar- tanged on the presumptien of their uninterrupted overland transit. For the week ending December 11 the lust connecting closes are made at this of- flees as follows: T ATLANTIC MAIL: {VESDAY. At 3IUM di- rect, per 8.8, Southwark, York, via be Per South- y) At 9:20 B,. per . via Southampton, ROPE, per s.8, Ger- 5 Queenstown, AY—(c) At 11:10 P.M. for NETH LANDS direct, per s.s. Werkendam, from York, via Amsterdam. Letters must’ be directed “Per Werkendam. P.M. for EUROPE, per PRIDAY—(b) At 6:10 8.8. Campania,* from New York, via Queenstown. Switzerland, Ital; tugal, ‘! directed "Per Cam RANCE, — SWITZI PORTUGAL, TURKEY INDIA, per's.s. La Bretagne,* from New York, via Havre. Letters for other parts of Europe must ¢ directed “Per La Bretagne.” (c) 11:10 . for NETHERLANDS direct, per 8.8. Spaarn- dam, from New York, via Rotterdam. Letters must be directed “Per Spaarndam.” At 11:19 for GENOA, per 8.8, Auguste Victoria, from York, Letters must be directed “Per Auguste ‘tort PRINTED MATTER, ETC.—German_ steamers sailing from New Yerk’ on Tuesdays take printed matter, etc., for GERMANY and specially address- ed printed matter, ete.,. er parts of Europe. ‘The American and White Star steamers sailing from New York on Wednesdays, the German st ers on Thursdays and the Cunard, French and Ger- man steamers on Saturdays take printed matter, ete., for all countries for which they are adver" tised to carry malls, MAILS FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA, WEST INDIES, ETC. ,ADELOUPE, 8. Talisman, SUNDAY—(d) At 11:10 P.M. for ¢ MARTINIQUE and BARBADOS, per from New York, MONDAY—(f) At 6:25 DEM At 1 frem_ New 3 HONDURAS, per 8.8. Jo Letters for (ey At 11:10 P.M. CROIX, LEEWARD AND WIND- per s.8. Madiana, from New nada, Trinidad’ and Tobago Madiana."” 05 P.M." for NEWFOUNI per steamer from North Sydney. (a) At M. for J , per steamer from Bos- (ce) At 10 for COST steamer from New Orleans. (c) At JAMAICA, per steamer from Philadi "THUR fe) At FOUNDLAND, per 8.8. C (ce) At 11:10 P.M. cept Costa Rica) ‘and NEW- iladelphia. GU ATE must be directed “Per Al- iianea.”” (c) At 11:10 P.M. for MEXICO, per 8.8. Mexico, fom New York, via Progreso and Vera er Mexie PORTO RICO York. (c) At ‘D, JAMAICA, iz. Letters must be directed * FRIDAY—(@) At 6:25 direct, per Arkadia, from 11:10 P.M. for FORTUNE IS! SAVANILLA and CARTHAGENA, per ‘s.s. Altal, from New York. Letters for COSTA RICA must be directed “Per Altai.” (¢) At 11:10 P.M. for HAITL, per Alps. from New York. (¢) At SHE, CHIAPAS, Yucatan, from Letters for otlier parts of MEXI “Per Yucatan. NEWFOUNDLAND, per from “New York. (c) At 11:10 P.M. for GRENADA,, TRI IDAD and TOBAGO, per 8.8. Grenada, from New York, SATURDAY—(@) At 12:05 P.M. FOUNDLAND, per steamer from Mails for NEWFO! fax and thence via steamer, close here daily, cx- cept Sunday, at 12:05 P.M.’ and on Sundays only at 11:35 A.M. (d) Mails for MIQUELON, by rail to Boston and thence via steamer, close here daily at 3:20 P.M. (a) Matls for CUBA, by rail to Port Tampa, Fis. and thence via steamers sailing Mondays and ‘Thursdays to Havana, close here daily at 3:00 P.M. (e) id (except those for Mails for MEXICO, overl Cumpeche, Chiapas, Tabasco and Yucatan, which, after the Wednesday overland closing, wili be for. warded via New York up to and Including the 11:10 P.M. close Friday), close here daily at 7:10 A.M. ) _ gRaNspactrro MAILS. Malls for AUSTRALIA (except West Australia), NEW ZEALAND, HAWAII and FIJI ISLANDS, per 8.8, Aorangi, from Vancouver, close here daily up to 6:40 P.M. Dec. 6. (a) ‘Mails for CHINA, JAPAN and HAWAII, per 5.8. City of Pekin, from San Francisco, close bere daily ip to 6:40 P.M. Dee. 12. (d) Mails for CHINA and JAPAN, per 8.8. Ta from Rigged close here daily up to 6:40 P.M. Mails for HAWAII, per s.s. Australia, from San Francisco, close here ily up to 6:40 P.M. Dee. 22. a) Mails for the SOCIETY ISLANDS, per ship Trop: te Bird, from San Francisco, close here datiy’ ep to 6:40 P.M. Dec. 25. (d) Mails for CHINA and JAPAN, specially ed only, per s.s. Empress of India, from Vancou- ver, close here daily up to 6:40 P.M. Dec. 27, (a) Halls for AUSTRALIA (except. thees tor Wat 2UALAND, HAWAII. PUT and aameee Mer. Moana, from San up to 6:40 P.M. Dec. 31. (@) —{a) Registered mails close at 10:00 A.M. same "U) Registered mails close at 1:00 PM, same 'U) Registered mails close at 6:00 P.M. same A pareserg nai ona ae (e) Registered mails close at 1:00 P.M. Tuesdays 8") iegistered maila close at 6:00 PM. previous “aoe?” JAMES P,WILLMIT, Postmaster. The New 1898 Vose Piano —IS A WONDERFUL INSTRUMENT— TONE—Liquid, pure and sweet. TOUCH—Eyven and elastic. CASES—Remarkable examples of artistic workmenship. PRICES—Lowest factory figures. A CHRISTMAS GIFT WORTH HAVING. D. G. Pfeiffer, 929 F Street. de4-50d UPRIGHTS $5 MO. #2 We sell Upright Pianos upon more lberat *** terms than obtainable elsewhere. Elegant 323 Upright, made by the famous Krew Finno 252 Co., would be cheap at 0, $2 ue price: : $250 see Terms, $5 mo. . *¢% Agts. for the celebrated “Sohmer” Pianos ** + the finest made. Hugo Worch, 923 F St. det-20d John F. Ellis & Co. Established 1852. THE CHICKERING PIANO towers alove all others. Its reputation has been frequently assailed by unscrupulous par- ties, but remains unshaken. Its beauty of tone, touch and workmanship fs still supreme. It has no equal; 1t will uever have a superior. Nearly 90,000 of them in use toda; We sell the Chickering Piano in this city and will be pleased to have you cal! and see them. Other Pianos of various makes from $25 upward. ‘Pianos tuned, repaired, moved and packed by fellable men at moderate prices. Pianos for Rent, : Pianos for Sale. John F. Ellis & Co., CHICKERING PIANO ROOMS, 937 PENNA. AVE. de3-tt A PIANO PROPOSITION. WE WILL SELL YOU A BEAUTIFUL NEW UPRIGHT PIANO, Hendsomely finished in mahogany $250.00 It contains latest improvements and 1s fully war- ranted. Nothing in the city for the money to be compared with it. AN ORGAN POINT! Estey Organ, fae ee eee $65.00 11 stops, double couplers, 5 octaves, with that lovely ESTEY TONE. Sanders & . Stayman, 1327 F ST. N. W., WASHINGTON. (ae BALTIMORE, pt a fin in the city with any Will st pares: ments. ra: Instru- at 1 Terms to suit =. MIR PAL AVE, of Haines marked 1 TRE PIANO Special arrangements for de3-20d and other square planos. l fe MN D THE K#ABE PIANO FRONOUNCED RY HANS VON A Als TELY THE BEST IN AWE The KNABE Piano f three gen makers, whi nt ol nghont thie In ind its sup ilding art ABE ™,,* ~ unel Of our vew Artistic Styles, In all kinds of fancy woods, AL OTHER MAKES, the of them as low as time payments. BARGAINS IN Us! UPRIGHT PLANOS. fined an inspection of which t PIAN TUNING, Wm. Knabe & Co., 1422 Penn. Ave. N. W. Telephone 1737, de1-28d LEGAL NOTICES. No._ S006 THIS IS TO GIVE scribers, of the stat from the Supreme bia, holding a. Spec business, letters testamentary on estate of Julia Granger Irving, late trict of Columbia, deceased. claims against the suid warned to exhibit. the sume thereof, to the subscribers day of December. mext: they excluded from ; some Upright, om Admn NOTI Doc. 34. THAT THE SUB. New York, have obtained urt of the District of « 1 Term for Orphans’ personal the Dis- ryons having hereby. may fit tate. Given under our bands this Ist gember. 1807. JULIA G. PORTER, R. HAMILTON. Care FRANK W. ‘ S058. A THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: ‘That the subscriber of the District of Colum- Via has~obtained from the Supren he District of Columbia, holding a Special Term for Orphans’ Court busisess, letters testamentary om the personal estate of David Fitz Gerald, late of the District of Columbia, deceased; all’ persons: having claims against the said deces are hereby warned to exhibit th vouchers thereof, to the sul the 26th day of November next; they may other- wise by law be excluded from ‘all bene! suid estate. Signed this 20th day of November, 189: THE NATIONAL SAFE DEVOSIT SAVING U FOTOMAC AND SUE. leaves every Sunday at 4 and steamer Sue every Monday a Umore and river Sue will stop at Colonial ning frond Baitinore. Passenger accommodat letly Grste class. All river freight must be p STEPHENSON & BRO., Office, 910 Pa ave. Telephone nod-11,tf E. S. RANDALL'S POTOMAC RIVER LINE. Steamer HARRY RANDALL will leave Kiver View wharf Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 gm, landing at Colonial ch, Chapel Point, a all wharves as far down Lower Machodoc, Returping on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m, and oo Fridays about p.m. UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE WASHINGTON, D.C. TO GLYMONT, MD., and intermediate landings. Steamer SAM'L J. PENTZ, daily except Sunday, at 9:30 a.m. Returning aboot 3 p.m. Passenger accommodations Orst-class. Freight re celved until the bour of sailing. E. 8. RANDALL, Proprietor and Maoazger. GEO. 0. CARPIN: Geoerai x, Wash: Wat Mt; REARDON: Agent, Aleatadsia aoe ft STEAMER “WAKEFIELD, FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS, Leaves Washington, D. C. (7th st. ferry wharf), Mondays, 7 for intermediate landings to Colonial’ Beach, Bushwood, Rock Polut, Nomini Leonardtown, Stone's, Howard's, 7 a.m., for intermediate landings to Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton's, Leonardtown, Abell’s, Nomini Creck, Viney Point, St. George's Island, Smith Creek, Coan and Yeoco- mico rivers. ‘Satu , 7 a.m., for intermediate landings to ch, Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton’s, ‘Wednesdays, Colonial Nomint Creek. * @ce schedule in effect September 13, 1897.) we7-tf C. W. RIDLEY, Genl. Manager. ‘DENTISTRY. FIRST-CLASS GOLD AND OTHER FILLING! specialty; also tooth crowns: all branches’ at dentistry. DR. STARR PARSON! no26-4t 8.E. corner 9th and E a.w. OPERATIVE AND PROSTHETIC DEN’ weekly and monthly installments. = work a specialty. Dr. T. “Painless Extracting, 50c. Ful Bridges, org 1 - ? . Ss. Bental Ass’n, ith 4D eelT