Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1897, Page 16

16 = THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1897-16 PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy grants.” Columbia Theater.—Mr. Roland Reed in “The Wrong Mr. Wrigh Grand Opera House. ers. Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—Vanity Fair Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Carroll Institute Dramatic Club in “Rosedale.” New National Theater.—_Mr. James A. Herne in “Shore Acre: Willard Hall.—The Biograph. y.—*Pauline, of Music.—“Two Little Va- ‘The Cherry Pick- or Chureh.—Lecture by on “Mormonism.” S11 Vermont Avenue.—House warming, given by the Washington Society of Dec- orative Art. ry Steamer Samuel J. and intermedia Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 1. street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 14:05, 11 a.m., 12 4 and 4:15 p.m. >—— FOR CHRISTMAS. Our $1.75 Lamp beats them all. Our 23c. Lamp burns all right. Our 4c. Pepper and Salt, one set to a customer. Our $2.50 per air for Andirons is cheap. Our $2.30 for rop Light, complete. C. A. MUDDIMAN & CO., 12th and G. Norfolk and Colonial Johnston’s Christmas Specials, page 7. > HUYLER’S BONBONS & CHOCOLATES —in fancy boxes and baskets, trimmed with ribbons, make the sweetest and most ac- ceptable Xmas gifts. When empty these fancy pieces are suitable for handkerchief boxes—great variety to choose from. Orders for out-of-town should be left early to in- sure care in packing. Cor. 12th and F sts. 2 pre = ou Gas Heater, $1 and up. Puritan Heater, $4. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. “HOFBRAU'S” FRIENDS ARE LEGION —those who've tried it prefer it to all other beer—because it's absolutely pure and so delicious. Write or ‘phone 1077 for trial case. Abner & Drury, Brewers, 25th and F. —— MASSANETTA SPRING WATER, $2.40 per doz. half-gallon bottles. 618 14th st. n.w. SOTHING LIKE A BOX OF 'S FL ANDIES FOR XMAS. riety you could wish for. Choco- Bon Bons, Caramels, French Con- Put up in handsome boxes. Two stores now—620 9th and HUS!, G sts. — SOUTHDOWN MUTTON AND LAMB. . ¥. Rib Roasts. Everything that's finest in season. Palace Market, lu27 Conn. ave. DECORATED CHINA Xmas _ presents, iding presents, at rea- sonable pric The Arlington, H st. en- trance. J. Jay Gould—Tree Toys—Open evenings. pao aened ‘T GLOBES. BANQUET LAMPS. *. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th. IF YOU WANT PRIME MINCE PIES ‘ome to us for the Mince Meat. We have kinds—eve Our 50c. Mixed 5c. Tea in America. ky, $1 full quart. 1 Pa. ave. ‘TED COFFEES. St prices. Pure city stores. ¢. D. KENNY. Lamp Oi!—th ©. AL MUDDIMAN & CO CITY AND DISTRICT. best—1 gal., 18e. 5 gal : h & G street An Odd Fel ws’ Fraternal Visit. at Odd Fellows’ members y Ledg 0. 20, 1. 0. O. FL i room was filled by Odd Fe lows from Ferestville, Hyattsville, Princ George's county, Md., and representatives from every lodge in the District of Colum- the degree staff of Federal Lodge. under the direction of Past Grand Master John H. Weod, conferred the dezree of brotherly Lodge upon four can es and added fresh laurels to tne iy proud record. Among the distin- the ter John I. Brown, W. Millan, Grand request, ned Odd Fellows who witnessed dM & work were G irand } John &. Ward, Grand Treasurer Blake Espey, Grand Representative an, Grand Conductor W. F. ed . past and cf Gh affer of Tippe- Lodge, > ette, Ind.; Jacob canoe ton, Fr ‘Macon, ( Kennett, Harmony Lodge, No. 6, E es, Knoxville Lodge, izabeth, a Lodge, Persinger, Ohio; Johu Logan, Streator, LL No. 434, P. G. ML; 5 of Onole No. 47, Maryland; Grand Represent- » Geo. W. Uline, Grand Patriarch Hen- Lodge, No. pus Rob andria, Va. Tabor . Hazard, and Messrs. H. P. Arm- strong, W. T. Richie, C. W. Randall, = Randall, A. S. Armstro1 W. ALR . hie, A. Rude, W. Rude, M. F Brady, Wm. Erady, Bernard Brown, Brown, C Thomas, Thos. P. R. Beall, Sprigg O. Besil, Geo. has. Harbin, E. W. Sansburg, H. e of Forest Lodge, No. 41; Noble . F. Huggins, Geo. H. Baxter, H. Weber, W.*H. Stansbury, J. J. Story and many others. —_+ Your credit 1s good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. ee Various Styles of Architecture. Should a building permit asked for by Architect Wm. F. Wagner on behalf of New York parties be granted, there will be erected on what ts known as the rink site, New York avenue between Lith and ith streets, a building in which will appear ex- amples of Roman, Grecian, Egyptian and Persian architecture. Fach part or floor of the proposed building is to be devoted not enly to examples of one of these classes of architecture, but also to furniture, paint- ings, decorations and other specimens of art characteristic of the country and times sought to be illustrated. The building understood to be designed as a sort of mu Seum, something similar to the Eden Musee in New York city >— Andirons—Out of the Ordinary Gifts. Wro't fren, $3. Tile Shop, 520 13th.—Advt. Te Granted an Extension. Because of the changes found neces- sary in the cellar of the engine house to be constructed on Sth street near D street, water having been struck in mak- ing the excavations, the Commissioners have extended the contract with Contract- ors Gleescn and Humphrey for the con- struction of the house from April 16, 1598, to May 4, 18us. es Sensible Presents. There are thousands of skelves and sev- €ral floors in the establishment of Parker, Bridget & Co., 315 7th street, and all are Jaden with gcods that come under the head of sensible Christmas gifts. It 1s needless to say that clothing, both for boys and those of advanced years, is sure to be ap- preciated as a present. “We are very busy now, and, if all signs Go rot fail, we will be busier before Christ- mas,” remarked Mr. Parker of the firm, when asked to say a few words in regard to the Christmas trade. “Our sales are al- y far ahead of last year in all depart- ments, and we expect a very prosperous winter season. Fer the benefit of Chr:st- mus shoppers we have made the reductions in sporting goods that we usually defer until after Christmas, and this sale will crowd our store every minute from the present time until the close of business December 24" CAPITAL TRACTION BONDS Authority for an Issue to Be Obtained From * Stockholders. The Money to Install the Underground Electric System—Insurance Comes in Handy. The regular annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Capital Traction Railroad Company will be held the 12th of next mcnth. At this time the stockholders will be asked to pass upon an important ques- ticn, namely, the granting of authority to the directors to issue bonds in crder to pro- cure the funds needed to install the proposed underground electric system and make nec- essary changes. It is believed to be ad- visable for the company to make some al- terations in its route or alignment before fully installing the electric system, and it is estimated that the cost of the proposed improvements and changes will amount to $1,250,000. The company expects to recover the full amount of the insurance, namely, $250,000, on the central power house, and the contents, which were destroyed by fire September 29 last, and authority is now asked to issue bonds to the amount of one million of dollars. The proposed bonds ere to be payable five years after the date, which is to be January 1, 1898, with inter- est not to exceed 5 per cent, and are to be secured by a first mortgage or deed of trust on the property of the road. It is the in- tention of the directors to use the proposed bonds as collateral for a loan, secured prob- ably at a lower rate of interest than the bonds are to bear, ard not to sell them. It is intended that the bonds shall consti- tute a floating debt to be paid off when the central power house site on Pennsylvania avenue between 13% and lth streets is sold, and when any other property avail- able can be advantageously disposed of. It is announced that owing to the reduc- tion in receipts since the Pennsylvania avenue and lith street lines ceased to be operated by cable on account of the ce- struction by fire of. the central power house, it will be necessary to pass two qvarterly dividends. os GONNE DEPARTS. MISS She Was Pleasantly Received by Members of Congress. Yesterday afternoon and evering were ac- lively occupied by Miss Maud Gonne, the distinguished young Irish lady visitor in this ci She went to the Capitol in com- pany with Mr. D. I. Murphy and Capt. John M. Tobin, interviewing very agreeably a large number of senators in opposition to a direct arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. Many senators listened to her elcquent argu- nents with apparent great interest. The Vice President recsived her and attendants in the beautiful private room set apart for that dignitary. ‘Then, joined by Glee- on, an invitation was received from Speak- r Reed to visit him in hi i i and he paid M having had her and party tache of the office the House adjourned Kepresentat M. Allen escorted the lady and fi the floor, where, in chair, she wa: of the representati ends to ker's In the evening Miss Gonne gave a dress reception in the mandie parlors to the members of the ¢ ittees and their ladie who assisted in orga jumbia Theater demon: night. Mr. Metzeroti pl. Lox last evening Murphy for her use, izing the Co- his. at- tended the performance of “The Wrong Mr. yonne Wright,” which she enjoyed very heartily. scasion the afternoon party was y the attendance of Capt. s O'Farrell, Mr. and at the close of the performance in the name of the com- mittees Mr. Murphy tendere Gonne and party a nice little supper. Gonne left the city today at 12:4 Pern- sylvania rai where she speaks tonight. > RELATIVES WILL PROVID! Children of Former Consul Smith Sent to Tennensce. The five children of Henry C. Smith, col- ored, ex-United States consul to Brazil, who have been in charge of the agent of the board of children’s guardians for sev- eral weeks, as heretofore published in The Star, have where they their mother. Smith, who lives in Ss unable to provide for them, the children to the! new . Their father, it is stated, is living y York. —_+—___ If You're Not a Patron of Ours already you ought to come here sometimes to see us sell but Itsas uspire you. We've got th yers, and wherever you find a cro s a reason for it. Jas. F. Oyster, >— Want Telephone Operators. The Commissioners have addressed a letter to Senator McMillan, chairman of the Senate District committee, asking that provision be made in the next District ap- propriation bill for the employment of three telephone operators at $72) per an- num for duty at the telephone bureau, police headquarters. The work is now performed by three specially assigned po- licemen. Fee es Easy Christmas Shopping. There 1s no doubt that Christmas shop- ping is a trying affair, yet if it 1s done in an establishment like that of Wm. H. Mc- Knew, 933 Pennsylvania avenue, annoy- ance and perplexity are reduced to a mini- mum. This house is one of the oldest here, and its motto has always been to deal in standard goods only; therefore the quality of goods sold is never questioned. ‘The holiday display at tnis house has never been excelled, and the most beautiful as well as the very latest novelties are to be found there. For instance, all the new things in blouse effects, velvets, tailor-made jackets, for ladies, misses and children. Then for men there is a full line of house jackets, blanket and Terry robes and lounging goods, pajamas as well as gloves, neck- wear, and, indeed, everything of that kind. For ladies there are unlimited novelties ip perfumery, gloves, ribbons, jubilee umbrel- las, hosiery, shopping bags, and the hand- scmest effects in sterling silver. The gloves sold by this house are the best of {mported gcods, and no article {s allowed to leave un- warranted. ———————— Gude’s Xmas Plant Sale. Tomorrow $2 rubber plants, $1. 1224 F.— Advertisement. — OMcial Orders Issued. The Commissioners have made the fol- lowing orders: That catch besin be constructed in north side of Clifton street between 13th and lith streets at a cost of $55, chargeable to appropriation for main and pipe sewers. That Joseph H. McDermott be registered and licensed as a master plumber and gas fitter after filing proper bond. That lamp in front of 1334 V street and the one on 15th street extended above Florida avenue be lighted. ——— For Admission to the Bar. Mr. Hugh T. Taggart, chairman of the committee on examinations for admission to the bar of the District Supreme Court, states that the examinations which have been postponed from time to time since last October will occur Friday and Sat- urday of this week at the rooms of the civil service commission, 8th and E streets. ————s New Bermuda Potatoes and Onions. Cc. Engel’s Sons, Center Market.—Advt. Trustees will sell at auction. tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock a tract of land con- taining about 7 acres, lying on the east side of 14th street road near Piney Branch bridge and on Spring street road. 16th treet extended “sill pass through this tract. Splendid chance for @ syndicate. See advt. DEAD LETTER SALE. The Mystery Hanging Over the Dif- ferent Packages. Pandora’s box was as an empty recep- tacle compared to the contents of the various bundles which comprise the dead letter sale ncw in progress in the auc- tion rooms of Thomas Dowling, 612 E street northwest. The greatest speculation exists, and the bidding is brisk. Good prices maintain, and nothing is started under 25 cents. The majority of the bundles bring in the neighborhood of 50 cents, and the pur- chasers, as a rule, seem well pleased. An air of merriment pervades the auc- tion room, and the audience join the auc- tioneer ‘in his merry jokes. There is scarcely an article known to the business world that is not’ included in some of the bundles. But no idea is given of any of them, beyond a brief description. At the end of each described bundle is the ab- breviation, “‘ete.,” and it is by the mys- tery which this suggests that bidding is stimulated. That “and so forth’ means any old thing, or new one, as for that, and when it is investigated usually provokes roars of laughter. " In one bundle disposed of an_ old-time bustle and a bunch of artificial flowers supplied the deficiency. In other instances, however, really useful articles were found. The purchaser immediately looks for the ‘so forth” part of his bundle and then calmly surveys the other things. One man paid 35 cents for a left foot rubber boot, size eight; a dice box and a few cards. When it was knocked down to him it was discovered he had only one leg, and it was the right one that was miss- ing. Speculation was immediately rife as to whether the right one could be used for the left foot. There are 3,927 bundles in all. The mis- cellaneous ones number 2,768; there are 954 packages of books and 205 lots of jew- elry. They are being sold in that order, and the sale will doubtless continue all week. Every arrangement for the com- fort and convenience of the public is made. Smoking is prohibited, and the ladies ap- bear perfectly happy, safely ensconsed in comfortable chairs directly in front of the auctioneer. A platform has been erected extending into the audience, and bundles are passed and change made with- out difficulty. Ss DESIGNS SUBMITTED. Commissioners Have Received Five for Rock Creek Bridge. The Commissioners have received in re- sponse to a communication requesting com- petition, five designs for the proposed bridge over Rock creek at Connecticut avenue extended, for which designs Con- gress provided an appropriation of $2,500. ‘The five plans have been submitted by three architects, George S. Morison, L. L. Buck and W. H. Breithaupt, all of New York city, and all said to be eminent in their profession. Mr. Morison submitted the plan, the others submitting two each. It is understood that three prizes will be con- ferred, one of $400, one of $500 and one of $400. The remaining $500 of the appropria- tion will, it is said, be used for the expenses incidental to the survey of the site. It is expected that a decision as to the order of merit of the designs will be reached some time this month. WOMEN, THE PEN Committees Appointed to Arrange for Coming Congress. The congress committee of the Women's National Press Association, at ar ni meeting appointed a number of subcom- mittees to arrange for the annual gather- ing. They were as follow: Hall—Mrs. Stocking, Mrs. Clinton Smith, Mrs. Joanna Turner, B. A. Lockwood. Pro- sgram—M. S. Lockwood, E. S. Cromwell, H. B. Sperry, F. G. French, B. A. Lockwood. Entertainment—M. S. Gist, E. 8. Cromwell, M. S. Lockwood. Press—M. M. S. Gist, M. W. Emerson, F. G. ench, B. A. Lockwood. _ Invitations—Fran c French, M. M. North, P. M. Stocking, M. W. Emerson, Miss Ruby Scruggs. Decora- tions—M. W. Emerson, M Stillman, Mrs. Satchett. Railroads—Lillian Pike, | Mr: Brinton, Clara B. Coiby. Credentials—Mary M. North, M. V smerson, Anna M. Ham- ilion, Mrs. Gresham, Mrs. Cromwell. The congr will be held February i8 and 19, 18S, with a reception February 17 at 8 p.m. at Willard’s Hotel. It will be internatioral, and invitations will be sent to noted penwomen not iated with clubs. The auxiliaries in cach state ave expected to send their vice presidents and as large a number of representatives as possil committee Hannah BL. A. Lock- The full congr vs: Chairman, Mrs. chairman, Belv; secretary, May Whitney Emerson; M. North, Mary S. Lockwood, Mary S. Gist, ty Miller Stocki Mrs. Clin- ton Smith, Mrs. Satchett, Mrs. Stillman, Brinton, Frances Graham French, Lillian M ~_ Muste for Christmas. Everything in a musical line from a one- cent whistie to a $10,000 organ is what ders & Stayman offer for Christmas pres ents. Manager Foster has made great preparations for the holidays, and is of- fering special inducements in acolians, : nd the new Idea in music boxes, the and Symphonium. ‘The prices of these won- derful music boxes, capable of playing any are within the reach of all, and ed by musicians, wonders of metody producers. The famous bay state mandolins and Stewart banjos are also offered at special prices, and the firm is making a specialty of the already famous Howe- Orme mandolins. These instruments are only handled in Washington by this firm and already have had a phenomenal saie. It is a mandolin and guitar combined, with all the sweetness of tone of both mingled in delightful harmony. Other Christmas specialties are music folios, muste ralls, piano stools and music books, of which there is a full line at the most moderate prices. I Pike, Cromwell. ee Best Facilities for Boarding Horses —and hiring “swell” turnouts for ali occa- sions. Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L st. Reasonable rates.—Advt. > diers’ Widows and Pensions. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In a House debate on pensions, Mr. Allen of Mississippi is reported to have said that “one reason for swelling pension rolls was the fact that young women make a prac- tice of yanking husbands out of soldiers’ homes for the sake of early widowhood and a fat rensio: A widow cannot get very fat on $8 or $12 a month; but she is not tt only one benefited. The soldier may con- sider himself greatly favored when the pension law increases his matrimonial eli- gibility so as to enable him to have the care and attention of a young wife instead of languizghing in the exclusively male so- ciety of a soldiers’ home. If the soldier's sweetheart will not marry him for himself alone, it may be wrong for the government to furnish a marriage set- tlement in the shape of a pension fer his widow; but the cost of this transaction should be charged up in part at least as pertaining to the soldier himself, who is greatly benefited. The most important thing for the government to do is to watch that young w:dow to see that she does not continue to draw a pensicn after remar- riage. THOMAS W. GILMER. December 10, 1897. ————— Seven Lessons From the Bible. The Capitol Hill Literary Society held a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, 724 East Capitol street, Monday evening at 8 o'clock. After the invocation by Mr. Harland of Columbian University, the following program was presented, on the subject, “Seven Lessons in‘ Natural His- tory of the Bible.” Papers were read as follows: “Geology of the Bible,” Mr. Har- land; “Insects of the Bible,” Mr. George F. Thompson; next was a mandolin solo by Master Eugene Gordon, accompanied by Miss Belle Gordon on the piano, and suc- ceeding this Mr. C. 8. Walport read a pa- per on the reptiles of the Scriptures. Plants and flowers of the Bible were discussed by Mr. Baier; “Birds Named in the Bible,” by Mrs. Gordon, and ‘Minerals of Scripture,” by Mr. P. M. Hubbard. After a solo by Miss Austin, Dr. B. F, Rattray read a pa- per on the precious stones of the Bible. Miss Lena Melcher was elected recording pects (ary, to succeed Miss Espey, who re- signed. ee Elphonzo Youngs Company take the lib- erty of repeating their ad. of yesterday in today’s Star. It will pay you to look it up and read it through carefully.—Advt. SH@OTING A DOG. The Charge @m Which James Scott is w Wanted. Yesterday merning about 10 o'clock there was some excitement on Sumner street in the county, camseds by the discharge of a shotgun. The contents of the weapon land- ed in a dog, amd the animal's piteous cries could be hearé:squares away. The canine managed to dag :itself more than two Squares from where the wounds were in- flicted, and there died. = Mrs. Mary Smithy the owner of the dog, witnessed the shooting, and an hour later she appeared at the Police Court and made complaint Her charge was that a col- ored man named James Scott had fired the fatal shot, and she told Prosecutor Pugh that this was» not his first offense. She said that Scott:seemed to be fond of shoot- ing cats and dogs, and she had decided to make complaint because of the danger to children in the street. A warrant charging Scott with discharg- ing firearms in the street was issued, and the case will be heard as soon as the war- rant is served. a BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL. Proceedings of Regular Meeting Held Last Evening. The meeting last evening of the Building Trades Council was attended by the repre- sentatives of most of the affiliated unions. In the absence of President William Silver, who is at Nashville attending the annual convention of the American Federation of Labor, Mr. William H. Maghan, president Pro tem., occupied the chair. ‘The committee which was appointed to make arrangements for sending a delegate to the national convention of the Building Trades Council at St. Louis, December 20, reported that Mr. J. P. Healey, the dele- gate chosen, will leave Washington for the convention Saturday next. The delegate to the council was instruct- ed to use his best eiforts to enlist the sym- pathies of the members of the conven- tion in the cause of suffrage in the District, and also in opposition to the bill pending in Congress which secks to stop the busi- ness of railway ticket brokers. ees Compulsory Athlettes. T> the Editor of The Evening Star: To the youthful aspirant after a small] measure of fame as an athlete the local gymnasiums afford ample facilities, and foster and encourage the acquisition and cultivation of muscle. In addition thereto there are frequently advertised in The Star, for the benefit of those persons not at- tached to any gymnasium, notices of books wherein are laid down certain rules to be observed by the young man in pursuit of physica vigor. Club swinging, punching the bag and the deft manipulation of dumh bells, are therein fully set forth and ex- pounded, all of which, when judiciously in- dulged in, tend to enlarge the muscles and improve the physical condition of the em- bryo Sandow. Sprinting is by ro means to be decried or condemned in this connection, for it is conducive to the improvement of the “wind” and the expension of the chest and lungs. To those ambitious persons, young and cld, who, though members of a gymnasium, yet do not apply themselves to this latter branch of athletics with that ardor and dil- igence which are essential to success, we commend a residence on the Metropolitan branch of the Baltimore and Ohio. Such a residence differs from the ordinary city habitation in this, that the sprinting is rendered compulsory and constitutes a part of the dally training. For example, you might rise in the morn- ing and feel indolent, or have a slight headache, or your shoes might not be of the regulation Nght weight, or perchance you might be encumbered with an over- coat and a bundle that in: obedience to wife's peremptory instructions you are to get exchanged “on your way to the office. All these considerations have «absolute! no welght. The fact remains, you must sprint! In rendering sprinting obligatory, the Bal- timore and Oh{o people cheerfuily lend their efficient aid. Their plan is not com- plex at all. You lve at Rockville, say, and your presence at the office at 9 o'clock is required. Each morning the railroad com- pany kindly detains. the Frederick train at or elsewhere, go that Washington Junction, ville about twenty or it will atrive at Re thirty minutes late. While waiting for the train, you might be prompted to ‘uneivilly tndulge in harsh criticism of the railroad company. To di- ert your attention from, your troubles, you are privileged to inspect divers bundies, boxes and packr: (@estined for cert: terprising merchants) that’ have been piled up in confusion onthe platform, from freight trains, and speculate on their prob- able contents and reflect on your own un- supplied deficiences in that Hne. You might be a little fatigued and vexed when you at length climb aboard the be- ain, but you are suffered to pay t of which is prob. to re- Iroad people for rendering compulsory), and sit quietly and fully, husbandirg your strength for a rited dash of a matter of a half le, or to the office, e train reaches nington. Of n never hope te reach your office at 9 o'clock, but you ean, according to your activity, somewhat diminish the period of your delinquency and mitigate the severity of the official repri- mand due to your habitual tardiness. Chasing the cow out of the corn, restor- ing a vagrant pig to its pen, or casting mis- s or debris at the persevering poultry in your flower beds, may have its attractions to stimulate certain sluggish muscles, but an enforced sprint from the depot to the of- is more frequently indulged in. THE S. 2 OF HACIENDA. December 13, 189% SSS Mast Show Cause. The excise board has notified twelve ap- plicants for liquor license, in addition to those whose cases were previously con- sidered, that their cases have been held up because of protests filed against them, and have directed the applicants to show cause before the board next Saturday why the li- censes should not be refused. SECU GET THIGE HTH TESTO PESeH Good home cookery. That means a can of 3 Cleveland’s Baking $ Powder. Itis pureand 3 sure. Cleveland Baking Powder Co., New York. TLPLOMIEISIH ISHS ODIHOEC SOD uctian Sale of Gerame Desio’s, 1107 F Streat, Stock ef Jewelry, Diamends, Watches, —who fs retiring from business! 3 sales daily; 10:30 a.m., 2:30 and 8 o’clociexp.m Lovely gifte going at Jowestof low prices to highest bidders, ‘A depesit deeures your gift. F WARREN JOHBSOM, AUCTIONEER, del4-13a Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Ca of the St b d all = Stace 'crising: from an impaired digestive ‘syetens itivel cured. PGROVER GRAHAM'S Remedy ts a specific. The first dose removes all distress and a permanent cure of the most chronic case is guaranteed. Send 1.00 to GROVER GRAHAM CO., Newburgh, . ¥,, and receive a full-sized bottle, express Drepaid. If not as represented money will be refunded. es ieee For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and Leather Goods GO TO Lutz & Co., Also big tne of Lap bes ‘and Detving Gloves. rats] + PREFERRED TRAMPING. Arthur GreenJexf Endeavors to Save His Cash. Arthur Greenleaf, who had about $380 on his person when he called at the municipal lodging house Sunday night, and who ask- ed for bed and board, and was later arrest- ed at the suggestion of the suptrintendent of the institution, was released from cus- tody yesterday. When Greenleaf appeared in the office of the lodging house and ask- ed for a resting place, he presented the ap- pearance of an ordinary tramp, and there was nothing about him to excite suspicion until he reached the bath room, when he objected to being searched by the attend- ants. This caused an investigation, and it was learned that he had a considerable sum of money in his pocket. He was put in a cell in the police station instead of being given a cot in the lodging house. He had $360 in gold and about $20 in paper and sil- ver money, and the police wanted to know more about him. His story, which is believ- ed now to be correct, was that he had been in the army and had received his discharge at Salt Lake City. From there he started for his home in Pennsylvania, and it was his desire to reach home with as much money as possible. Instead of buying rail- road tickets and expensive meais he tramp. ed over the road and lived on charity as far as he was able to do so. He was willing, he said, to saw and split wood for his board and lodging, but he was unwilling to exhibit his money. While he was in custody the officers searched the records at the War Department, and learn- ed that at least part of his story was true. When released he left the city for his home in Pennsylvania. ——— ONLY A LITTLE STAR AD, But It Brought Forth Sixty-Seven Prompt Replies. “It certainly pays to advertise in The Star,” said a well-known gentleman to a Star reporter. “The other day I called upon a prominent business man to say a 00d word for a young friend of mine, who was an applicant for the position of book- keeper in his office. I told him the object of my visit, but before I got any further he held up a warning finger and sald in a whisper, ‘Don't speak so loud, he’s at work behind that partition.” Then he opened his desk drawer and showed me a pile of let- ters. ‘These are sixty-seven of them,’ he said, ‘all answers to a little two-line ad- vertisement in The Star, inserted only twice.’ “How did my young friend happen to be selected from among so many?’ I asked. ‘Did he have any strong” recommenda tions “None at all,’ was the reply. ‘Of the sixty-seven answers his was the shortest. It was well written and to the point. So 1 sent for him and he's hard at work, and I guess he'll make a good employe.’ ” eS What She Wanted. “George asked me yesterday what I want- ed for a Christmas present. Guess what I told him?” ‘The fluffy little blonde was conversing with the tall, statuesque brunette. “Why, a diamond ring, of course,” re- sponded the latter. “Iv's something better than that,’ was the reply. “It is one of the new wheels sold by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, 14th and H streets northwest. They are ‘fitted with the Morrow brake and coasting de- vice, and they are great.” All the Eclipse wheels are equipped with this, and the company is now receiving the stock of "98 and delivering them. Those who have tried the wheel so equipped have invariably returned and purchased one. > Your credit ts good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. ——_ From Jail to Asylum. Antonio Lacuti, who came to Washing- ton several wecks ago with the avowed purpose of killing Col. Shallenberger, su- perintendent of the reform school, has been transferred from the et jail to 6t. Elizabeth's Asylum, having found that he is insane. Dist a jury The germs of consumption are everywhere. There is no way but to fight them. If there is a history of weak lungs in the family, the fight must be con- stant and vigorous. You must strike the disease, or it will strike you. At the very first sign of failing health take Scott’s I; Emulsion of Cod- ver Oil with Hypophosphites. It gives the body power to re: the germs of consumption. 50e. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. § CITY ITEMS. Voigt, the Jeweler, 615 7th st., opp.U.S.Patent Office, offers the following bargains for the holidays: Baby | Solid Gold Ring, 25c.; Misses’ Genuine Dia- mond Rings, S5c.; Solid Gold Link Buttons, $2.50; Solid Gold Sacred Hearts, Tic.; Quad- ruple Silver Plate Tea Sets, $8; Quad. Plate Cake Baskets, $2.50; Gold-filled Gents’ Chains, $3; Solid Silver Thimbles, 25c., and hundreds of other articles. Engraving free. Te =e Fresh Roll Butter at 907 Bijou Theater. See eee La. ave., under wl See Exhibit of White-Faced Monkeys Raisins, and display of Nuts, Candies, Fruits all this week at John: ith st. —————— Buy present for children at Gould's. ded-6t* gee Don't forget that a Mackintosh Coat for gentleman, a Mackintosh Cloak for lady or miss, Rubber Boots and Shoes for either, man, woman, boy, miss or child, make an appropriate Christmas present, as they give comfort and preserve health. A full line of Rubber Toys also on hand. GOODYEAR RUBBER CO., 807 Pa. ave. n.w. del5-7t — Tree Ornaments—Gould’s open evenings. del0-13t* ee eS Chr. Xander, 909 7th st. A very old Medford Rum, $ gal., $1 at., recently obtained and added as a standard to his’stock of what is high above the av- erage, excites the admiration of New Eng- landers. 1t New-laid eggs from Indian Head poultry yards for sale. Office, 300G st n.w. del5-2t* steed tates Royal Hendache Vowders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w.f,stf A Peerless Whisky at 50c. Pt. Lynch's Famous Rockbridge Rye. 404 9th.1 piri ds Boys and Girls make tree toys. Gould, vth. del-16t* $17.50. 14-karat American Stem Winders. Voigt’s, ae ith. opp. Patent Office. Engraving free. AMUSEMENTS. , RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFF, Managers. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. The Great New York Success, 4 mouths crowded apd delighted’ andiences. (=) =) i) W. AN 'D G. F. ELECTRIC ROAD. Election of Board of Directors by the Stockholders, The second annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway Company was held at the company’s office, Hutchins building, in this city, Monday, when the following directors were elected for the ensuing year: Jacob P. Clark, Stilson Hutchins, Lee Hutchins, W. J. Dante, J. V. N. Huyck, Wm. E. Lewis and Edwin C. Clark. At a meeting of the directors officers for the year were chosen as follows: President, Jacob PB. Clark; vice president, Stilson Hutchins; managing ¢! rector, Lee Hutchins, and secretary and treasurer, W. J, Dante. The report of the directors stated that during the year 912,262 passengers had been carried, producing total receipts of $37 ®20.92, and for the same period last year there were 570,130 passengers, producing receipts amounting to 6. This shows an © of passengers carrried and $13,167.56 increased receipts. The total receipts, as ubove stated, amounted to —_ $37,620. expeditures for operating and general expenses, $21,- 613.96, leaving a profit for the year of $16,015.96. The report further stated: “The past year’s experience and returns must prove to you, as they do to the direc- tors, that there should be no further delay in carrying out the double tracking of the balance of the road, and that it should be accomplished during the present winter season, as the improvement would be re- paid by a larger pro rata profit than the present accommodations give.” It was recommended that the directors enter into a contract for the construction of a branch line from near Foxhall road to the New American University, if a satis- factory agreement can be made. —— In the Interest of Charity. A bazaar in the interest of charity will be held next Friday night at St. John’s Hall, 16th and H streets northwest, for the benefit of the hospital committee of the rector’s Bible class of St. John’s parish. The bazaar will be under the management of a committee of which Miss Marie Stuart Townsend is chairman. Donations have al- ready been received from Mrs. L. Z. Leiter, Mrs. Boardman, Mrs. Mackay Smith and others. Royal adds Anti-dyspeptic quali- ties to the food. Leavening as, n0 yeast germs, Absolutely Puro ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. AMUSEMENTS. TOMORROW SPIRITUAL evening, DI and F sts. nw. Opening address by Mrs. Cora L. V. Richmond, pastor. Daisy Dance, Mixs Birdie Bobler. Vocal Solo, Mrs. Gertrude Burne Luncheons served daily, 12 m. to 2 p.m., Dinners served daily, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Exhibition of Spirit Phenomena and sa Christmas Goods. del5-6 of —____—____; The ( S| Lyndsay CONC AND Course 7 selling at Droop Prices, $1, $2.50, $3.50. Prank Song ig eS ant ‘ture re: p a. “Leo XIII eres are wes in the : Prices, 50c., 65c., T5c., Vatican.” Recerved 14-61% TIONAL RIFLES" . Deeembe BELLE OF SARATOC . Ear and Thre: COLUMBIA. Evenings at 8. Hargain Mat., Thurs —' Regular Mai Sat. Rola d, with the strongest. support rest farc pt a la for two hours and a last night.—THE POs Roland Reed, Accompanied by Miss ISADORE RUSH and His Excellent Company, in “The Wrong [ir. Wright,” y and mirthful,as the zephyrs er the blu ves at Old Point Where the “ Mr, Wright ts himself in such a tide of humorous ations and witty lines the audience js pted to call on the life-savers to rescue TIMES. omedy of bis stel- jence laughing If at the Columbia HE PASSION PLAY ACADEMY. First Time in This City at Popular Prices, del3-6t LAR PRICES Ol a ear VAGRANTS, With its Wealth of Scinie Investiture and Cogent Cast, Headed by Mil¢red Holland. Next Week—The Rays in “A HOT OLD TIME.” del4-2018 SCOTT F. HERSHEY, PH.D. MORMONISM, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1897, 8 O'CLOCK P.M. Admission, 15c. SIXTH PRES. CHURCH, 6th end C sts. s.w. de13-2t* GRAND BALL BY LADIES OF GARFIELD HOSPITAL BOARD, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1897, AT RAUSCHER'’S NEW HALL, aT 9 PM. i Tickets, including supper, $2.60, obtainable from the ladies only. del1-4t KERNAN “LYCEUM THEATER. AM This Week. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. A Glittering Aggregation of Beauty and Humor, VANITY FAIR URLESQUERS. Next Week—SAM DEVERE'S OWN COMPANY. del3-6t,15, Say, Have You Seen BIOGRAPH WILLARD’S HALL. 25---C ENT S===25 author ue Jeans,” good, “The Cherry Pickers’ sat Taeiling snd Realistic Gun Scene. | _ 421-204 sceuo ‘succeeds in bringing down | PROFESSOR THORAUD JERICHAU INVITES AIS wening."—New York Sun. friends. to be Sele plane and song Fe Prices. ‘FRIDAY, DEC. ‘IT, at JOHN F. i 3 ‘Gel-6t ‘ave. iw., 8:15 pm. ele-see aer-25a | SEARCH OF A WIFE. Joseph Louis Johnson, colored, eli seven years old, who lives near Warrenton, Va., came to Washington looking for a man whom he had been told was willing to become his wife. After a Patient rch for the prospective bride he conch had been given the wrong directions, and then he called on Sanitary Officer Frank, who furnished him transportation home. “I'se been a widower pretty nigh on to two months,” he said. “and ever since de ole woman left me everything's gone wrong. “I Jess tell you what it ts,” he added, “L Wants somebody to cook for me and make de ole house a home once mo’.” “Only been a widewer two months and want to get married?” he was asked “You know de Lord cone tole if he take one comfort from me he gwine fer to sen’ me another,” sail the old man, “and 1 believes everything de Lord says He denied that he had been a drinking man, and said when he learned there was whisky in his house, he got angry and went off _to serve the Lord. “Tut I does drink hard cider,” he volune teered, “and it don't make me drunk, neither. He left on @ late train yesterday for home. Dyspepsia Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cured It— Appetite Restored. 1,28 8 great sufferer trom ay tried eversthing 1 could ing seemed to do me any good, began taking Hood's Sarsapariiia. had used this medi -ine able to eat withoat distress, and petite and feel well R. EI B16 New Jersey Washington, D. Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla is the best—in fact.the One True Blood Purifier. : Hood’s Pills (Sick Bete nn g After T «a while I was AMUSEMENTS. EW NATIONAL THEATER. ag Every Evening and Satnrday Matinee. IN HIS BEAUTIFUL PLAY, SHORE ACRES. ‘TRA ATTRACTION, MAS SEATS TOMC G H ROA WHAT f TO JONES With the Same Company That Delighted 113,400 People in New York, del5-25.2t Lafayette Sq. Opera House, In French, German and Italian, Under the direction of AMEOSCH AND C, A. ELLIS, WCPEUESDAY), DEC. 16, CARME! Mattfeld, Van Cauteren, Viviant, Cassi, Vaung Stelimany ‘auteren; MM. Thos, Viviaul. Conductor, Mmez, Melba, Toronia, Rourdouresy Campanari, Damroseh, w York Symphony Orchestra, Balt, Ce SCALE Boxes. § Seat Baw. Pen wns and es Lafayette. ATL TUS PITOU'S PRODUCTIO: *“*CUMBE AND "#1. By Franktin Pyles Produced _with careful attention to detail. ~ The Supecior Cast, See Seente Effects A guarantee Its successful run of teenth Strevt Thens fe1a-nt Wednesday Event a Decem wu. Carroll Institute Dramatic Club, In Lester Wallach’s Famons Play, ROSEDALE (Beneftt Carroll Irstitnte.) . 18, 1807, Under th 2OLUMBIA KNIC FOR THE NEW 4 Mr. Edwin 1 Magnificently Illustrated ure on Switzerland and The Alps. Introductory to _the Lecture Prof. Leo P. Wheat, ‘The Celebrated Pianist, will give A Piano Recital. Tickets, 50 ceuts. Reserved, 25 cents extra. Boxes, $5. Rox Sheet “at Metzerott Music Co. 11-61-28 Rev. D. J. Stafford, D. D., WILL LECTURE AT COLUMBIA THEATER SUNDAY EVENING, DEC. 19, 8 O'CLOCK. SUBJECT, THE PRINCIPLE OF AMERICAN.CITIZE: For the benefit of JOHN F. wEYNOLDS POST, NO. 6, Department of the Potomac, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC Admission, 50 cents 75 cents and $1. Or sul del3-6t The Big Event of the Season. ~ Dr. NANSEN’S LECTURE at Convention Hall Thursday eve, Dec. 16th. Instructive—Thrilling—Fascinating. A wonderfcl narrative of his 3 years’ experience In wearch of the Pole—told in a style that holds his audience til the last word is spoken. C7 Reserved seats, Sc. T5c., $1, $1.50 and $2. on sale at nders Gel3-4t.24 EXCURSIONS, ETC. _ ELECTRIC TRAIN SERVICE, BLOCK SYSTEM, For Mount Vernon and Arlington. Station, 13% st. and Penn. ave. For time table see railroad column. detl-im.s a [aes & Weshington Steamboat Co. ay in the year for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and all points south henport Ne ‘Norfolk’ Mod "Washing? , at Weahioae ton” on the following schedule: ‘SHIP, Ly. Washington.7:00 p.m. Lv. Portsmouth.5:30 p.m. Ly. Alexandria..7:30 pm. Lv.Norfolk. 10 p.m. Ar.Bt. Monroe..7:00 a.m. Lv.Ft. Monroe..7:20 p.m. lexandria . "Phone 750, 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. auT-10,t¢ ~ offices, 7th st. wharf, Wash'n, D.