Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1897, Page 16

16 a = — ——— S— LOCAL MENTION. 1 NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE AMU SEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Two Little Va-|Members Paid Their Respects to President grants.” Columbia Theater.—Mr. Roland Reed in “The Wrong Mr. Wright.” Grand Opera House.—‘The Cherry Pick- Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Vanity Fair Buriesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Dam- rosch-Ellis Grand Opera Company in “Faust.” New National Theater.—Mr. James A. in “Shore Acres.” lard Hall.—The Biograph. Bazaar. First terian Church.—Illustrated lecture by Mrs. Brinton on ‘Travelers Abroad; How to Travel and See the World. All Souls" Dunbar. “27 Pennsylvania avenuve.—Piano gong recital, by Prof. Thorald Jerichau. — + EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Church.—Readings by Paul and Steamer Samuel J. and intermediate landings at ‘ashington for ess Monroe at 7 p.m. amer Wakefield for Colonial and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to $ p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. — BAND O. BULLETIN. EXCURSION RATES. Accovnt of the holidays, tickets will be fold at the low rate of one and one-third fare from _ Washington to Pittsburg, Wheeling, Parkersburg and loc! points between Wheeling and_ Pittsburg. _Good going on December 5 and 31, 1897, and January 1, 1808, valid for return until Jan- uary 4, 1s08, Pentz for Glymont ) am. Norfolk and Beach yecial rates for students. Apply city ticket offices, B. and O. R. R. Commencing Tucsday, December 21, TOURIST SLEEPING CARS will leave Washington every Tuesday for the Pacific coast, via Louis, at Christmas good things. Johnston's, p. 400 Washington schoels and school teach- ers bought the “People’s Cyclopedia,” be- cause it is the best, latest. most ably ed- ite 1 treats the great number of in the most satisfactory manner. pages free. R. A. Dinsmore, 621 ighest grade Lamp, bril- liant light; made perfect. Muddiman & Co. MIXED NUTS-$1. y Cal. Rai: Imonds. All kin rythi the fin »0K makes a merry Sold exclusively by R. 7th n.w. For a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's Fine Dry ted Coffee. No equal at any price. § t cost. Open evenings un- til Xmas; c. D. Kenny. J. Jay Gould—Tree Toys—Open evenings. picmeb hha HRISTMAS. C. A. Muddiman & Co. and 616 12th. up. Gas_ Heater, ‘ew York Roast Beef a De!monico JOHN R. KELLY, h st. wi Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. eee Oil Heaters Gas Heate: 1204 G st. C Muddiman & Co. 616 1 CITY AND DISTRICT. Holiday Season Furniture. A visitor to the tmmense establishment of W. B. Moses’ Sons this morning re- marked upon the very unusual assortment of furniture contained in the various de- id Mr. Arthur Moses, “the fur- piture produced and especially adapted for Xmas giving and the holiday season is In &reater variety and shows improvement in design and construction more than any previous year; yet prices, if anything, are lower. Improvements in machinery and the adaptation of high-class designs to reason- ble-priced pisces have been the factors in this result. Some new finishes are out this sSeason—or, rather, are more popular now than they were at the beginning of the season. The forest-green tone in odd chairs, reckers and desks is competing with the Flemish oak in its popularity. The Flemish oak effects, heretofore only obtained by im- ces from Holland and England, are in many cgses copied in this country at one-fourth to one-third of the former price. all true of the lines of popular at this time, her it be desks, book cases, rockers, drawing room cabinets or music cab- 's variety of small giv- ables that are useful and ornamental.” > Building Regulations Amended. These conditions gcods particular’: whe The Commissioners have amended sec- tion of the building regulations, so hall read: that it “No building shall be erected or con- ed for use as a market unless the 2 or persons applying for a permit ve pe to erect or convert same shail file with the or of buildings the written consent of a majority of the property owners in the square on which said build- ing is to be located, and the property owners in the square or squares fronting the site of the proposed structure.” + Men and Measures Indorsed. The executive committee of the National an Protective Association has in- john H. O'Donnell for judge of the urt. The movement for suffrage District was also indorsed, and ator Pritchard commended for his ef- forts to secure reform in the working of civil service regulation: The committee decided to meet early in January to re- orgenize and prepare for campaign work in_ INS and to actively support George W. Murray in his contest for a seat in Corgress from the-first district of*South Carolina. eA ean te man Chosen. The Center Council of the Civic Center at @ mecting held yesterday at the First Con- &regational Church discussed, revised an finally adopted the new constitution and elected officers for the next year. Rev. Dr. 8. M. Newman resigned as chairman of the council and Dr. Marcus Baker was chosen to succeed him. The other officers elected Were as follows: Corres) ding secretary, Miss Katharine ecording secretary, Mr. George : treasurer, Professor E. A. Fay; members of execut the above Officers and Dr. Kob: Max West, Mrs. A. B. Foster, Mrs. Forbes, Miss Scott, Dr. F. H well, Miss Alice Fletcher, Dr. Neill, Dr. Motter and Mr. Coville. The council will meet hereafter the first ‘Thursday of each month. —-+ Monument to Mayor Bowen’ The Republican Invincible C! Republican Association, through Perry H. Carson and Wm. H. Gray, respectively, bave awarded a contract to Thomas Heany for the erection of a monument in memory ef the late ex-Mayor Sayles J. Bowen. Ss Perfameries as Gifts. ‘What is more delicate? The selection at Mertz’s ts particularly fine. His famous Queen Anne Cologne, Violet and Toilet Ex- tracts at 3ic., 42c. and S@c. are surpassing. Rabuteau and other fine extracts at reas- enable prices. Mertz’s, 11th and F.—Advt. —_+— New Bermuda Potatoes and Onions. C. Engel’s Sons, Center Market.—Advt. A New McKinley Yesterday Afternoon. Proceedings of Closing Session—Re- ports Received, Resolutions Adopt- ed—Will Meet Here Next Year. When the members of the national board of trade returned yesterday afternoon to the meeting place at the Shoreham from the White House, where they had been to pay their respects to the President, the secsion was resumed, and the report of Mr. Murray of the crop report committee was adopted, recommending to Congress the adoption of such appropriations as will enable the Secretary of Agriculture to enlarge the sources of information and augment the accuracy and usefulness of the crop reports. Mr. Parsons of St. Louis stated that the committee to which the subject of control of monopolies by Congress had been referrel had decided that it would be well to let the matter lle over for a year, and recommended that the commit- tee be continued fcr the purpose of re- porting their conclusions at the next con- vention. A supplementary report was made by Mr. Jonathan A. Lane 6f Boston on re- form in the consular service, recommend- ing that changes be made in the regula- tions governing the service, especially those referring to the certification of in- Voices on goods to be shipped to this country. To avoid the evil and fraud of undervaluation it is proposed that the re- quirement of sworn value statements by the shippers be made mandatory. At present the ries are that no sworn state- ment shall be made except in cases of suspicion. The report was adopted. Civil Service Question. # resolution ingorsing the merit system in appointments to the government service was offered by Mr. Geo. H. Harries of the board of trade of this city, but he with- drew it in favor of the resolutions favoring the extension of the civil service rather than its abrogation, which were presented by Mr. Gano of Cincinnati, on behalf of the chamber of commerce of that city, and adopted. It was further resolved that the legisiatures of the various states where a ! service system is not now in force “be memorialized to consider the advisability of providing such legislation as will estab- lish the competitive merit system of ap- rointment in all state, county and mu- nicipal offices under their jurisdiction.” Resolutions were adopted, presented by Mr. Gano, favoring such legislation by as may be necessary to compel the measurement of all articles by weight that are now measured by the bushel by the gallon or by fractional parts of her. Also that Congress be appealed to to consider the propriety of applying the English language in the distinctive no- menclature of weights and measures in the system known as the metric system. Monetary Proposition. Murray of Cincinnati presented a solution, which was adopted, providing that the several governments of the world using the gold standard for money be urged to adopt a money unit which shall conform to a common system. After passing a vote of thanks to the press of the city and the presiding officer, secretary and stenographer, the board ad- journed to meet December 13 of next year in ths city. > Reduced Rates for Students via Penn- sylvania Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell to students excursion tickets to all prominent points € of Pitts- burg, including Chicago, Cleveland, Cinci d St. Louis, at reduced rates. These ets will be sold until December 24, in- clusive, and will be good to return until January 11, 1898, inclusive. For detailed information apply to ticket agents.—Advt. ——————— Transfers of Real Estate. S street northwest between 15th and 1gth streets—Mortimer H. Acheson to Harry W. Acheson, lot 15, sq. 191; $10. K street northeast between North Capi- tol and Ist streets—John M. Henderson et ux. to John F. Waggaman, half interest in lots 234, 234, 285, sq. 675; $10. Sixth street northeast between L and M streets—Chas. T. Sparo to Wm. J. Don- nelly, lets 235, 236, 237, sq. 3 $10. C street southeast between Gth and 7th streets—James Fraser et al., trustees, to Henry Conner, original lot 11, sq. 873; $10. Henry Conner ccnveys samc property to James Fraser; $10. Addition to Congress Heights—Henry C. Lergnecker et ux. to Julia M. de Thouars, lots 27 and 2s, blk. 2; $5uu. Whitehaven, St. Philip and Jacob—Wm. br Lewis et ux. to Edw. Shoemaker, part; 10. Sixth street northeast between G and H streets—Mary W. S. Thatcher to Daniel H. Kent, lot 120, sq. 859; $10. Fourth street northeast between K and L adreets—Heirs of Charles Edelin to Daniel F. Sullivan, lot 43, sq. 774; $975. Coiumbla street between P and Q streets northwest—Wm. H. H. Cissel et ux. to Flora M. Gill, lot 10, sq. 365; $10. F street northwest between 9th and 10th streets—Eugene M. Fitzgerald to Willard L. Fitzgerald, part original lot 18, sq. 377; $10. Alley between Ist and 3d, N and O streets—John C. Davidsen et ux. to James J. Roche, lots 87 and §8, sq. 554; $10. J, street northwest between North Cap- itol and Ist streets—Jas. T. Osborn to Mary E. White, lots C and D, sq. 620; 35. Seventh street northeast between L and M str ——Emma C. Clark to Bury J. O'Brien, lot 217, sq. +. —— Pianos for Christmas. “Does your daughter. play the piano?” is a question that is becoming obsolete. Parents recognize these days that no girl's education is complete unless she does, and now that such an accomplishment is within the reach of the most moderate circum- stanced, it will not be long before we will be classed as a uiusical nation. For one doliar a week a first-class, high-grade Brad- bury plano may be purchased. This is not a fair renting price, and offers no excuse to @ parent for keeping a daughter from be- coming a musicien. In the big warerooms of Freeborn G. Smith, on Pennsylvania av- «nue, fs a complete line of pianos, ranging in price from $150 to $750 for new instru- ments, ard $25 to $225 for second-hand ones. This firm also handles the famous Rem- ington bicycles, and the $0 special, just in, is a marvel of beauty and strength. The 1898 model ts for sale at $75, and there are big bargains in 1897 wheels. —— Low Rates for Students vin Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. Handsomest and most complete solid train and best dining car service west from Washington. Student excursion tickets to Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Chicago, Nashville, New Orleans and all points west and southwest at greatly reduced rates. For limits and rates cali on or address ticket agent, C. and O. Ry., 513 or 1421 Pa. ave. eerie 1066.—Advt. Plant Sale at Gude'’s. Fine $2 Rubber Plants, $1; $4 and $5 Aura- caria Excelsias for = 1224 F.—Advt. lelion and Sorrel. Engel’s Sons, Center Market.—Advt. es batamtial Holiday Gifts. Fine Antique Furniture at private sale at Sloan's, 1407 G st. eee -Advt. Mystic Shrinerz Elect Officers. The annual meeting and election of the Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine was held last n‘ght at National Rifles’ Armory, which was crowded with the nobles. The report of the recorder showed a member- ship of 797. The officers clecte’ were: Po- tentate, H. Standiford; chief rabban, Jesse F. Grant; assistant rabban, Robert Cook; high priest and prophet, Jesse W. Lee; orfental guide, Frank K. Raymond; Hot House Dai Cc ” THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1897-16 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. “CARMEN.”—In a sezson of grand op- era there is always an “off” night. All the principals cannot sing every night; their voices must have a rest, and others less great must be employed. Of course, it is the aim of the management to have one or two sirgers of the first class in every per- formance, aid to surround them with the best people obtainable of a grade but slightly inferior. One can’t expect an all- star cast in grand opera every ight, as there was in “Lohengrin,” and so it hap- pened that Bizet’s beautiful opera, “Car- men,” suffered vocally at the hands of the Damrosch-Ellis Company at the Lafayette Square Opera House last night. This was not exceptional in the case of this opera. Even when Calve was the Carmen the cast Was not perfect, for her support was not up to the high standard she set in her own Slorious work. But she was s0 pre-emi- nent and dominated the stage to such an extent as the gipsy, that one hardly cared for the ethers. Perhaps the best average cast of “‘Carmen” that has been heard here was Minnie Hauk in the utle role, Campa- nini as Don Jose and Del Puerte as Esca- millo. fs The audience last night was brilliant, as have been all those that have attend- ed during the season. It was also critical, and i: manifested by respectful silence in the first act its disappointment at the lacking in vocal equfpment of Mme. Sey- gard, who was the Cigarette Girl. Careful training has made the most possible out of her voice, but there was nothing to build on originally, and the comparatively few tones that made themselves heard Were not reinarkable for their purit But she acted the part with originality and dramatic power, and the applause that was given her during the evening was a trib- ute to her ability as an actress, not as a singer. Her methods were different from those of Calve, as was her conception of the character, but the former were ef- fective, and she consistently carried out the latter. Mr. Salignac improved the favorable im- pression he made Monday night, and, not being overshadowed by Melba, it was more possible to take his true measure. His voice, without being great, is of good lyric quality and is handled with discre- tion. He sang the song in the second act artistically, and, in fact, all his work show- ed the careful and conscientious artist. His acting, too, was intelligent and force- ful, particularly in the third act and in the final scene, where he kills the woman who has wrecked his life and then de- serted him for a bull fighter. The undoubted star of the occasion, how- ever, was Campsnari as the Toreador. His popularity was attested by the warm greeting he received when he fi made his appearence, which, by the way, was the first genulre applause of the evenin, His singing of the famous song in the sec- end act displayed so much spirit andsuch dramatic fire that it aroused positive cn- thusiasm, and the number had to be re- peated. It wes the gnly encore. Campa- nari's Escamillo is not new in this city, but last night he scemed to be in perfect form, both as to voice and action, and he gave a performance that was satisfying in every respect, both vocally and dramat- ically. Toronta, who was the Michaela, hardly fulfilled the requirements of that role, and the beautiful solo in the third act was not given adequate treatment. The minor parts were all well sustained, and the chorus did effective work, as did the Src es re under the leadership of Bim- on Mrs. Damrosch was one of the most in- terested listeners at the opera. She was a member ef a box party, and all the time the curtain was up was so absorbed in the beautiful music that she appeared utterly eblivious to the continuous and audible conversation about her. Others in the im- mediate vicinity, however, were not so en- raptured as not to be annoyed by the con- versational undertone throughout the per- formence. It was different from an af noon tea, in that the music could not be entirely subordinated. Tonight “Faust” will bring the grand op- €ra season to a close, with Melba as Mar- guerite, Toronta as Seibel, Van Cauteren as Martha, Ibos in the title role, Bourdour- esque as Mephistopheles, Campanari as Valentine and Viviani as Wagner, AN ORGAN RECITAL.—Mr. Miles Far- row, the organist of St. Paul’s Church of Baltimore, gave an organ recital at the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mark last night for the benefit of the church choir. Mr. Far- row was assisted by Miss Eleanore Simonds, Mr. Melville D. Hensey, Mr. De Oddeo, or- ganist of the Pro-Cathedral, and the choir of the church. A large audience was in at- tendance and signified its appreciation of the excellent music given in a hearty man- ner. Mr. Farrow played Merkel’s fantasle, a Bach pastorale, an intermezzo from Rheinberger, selections from Wagner's “Die Meistersinger,” and other numbers equally pleasing. Mr. Farrow showed his command over the instrument in all the numbers given, some of them being exe- cuted in a most masterly style. Miss Eleanore Simonds gained much praise from her solo, “The Plains of Peace.” The next recital will be given January 18 by Mr. Walter J. Clemson, organist of St. Thomas’ Church, Taunton, Mass. ODD FELLOWS’ HALL.—Mrs. Deatley, whose husband met death in a violent man- ner some time ago, received a benefit at Odd Fellows’ Hall last night in the shape of an entertainment tendered to her by lo- cal talent. Those who took part were the Nonpareil Brass Band, of which J. H. Rhodes is the director; Alice Hurdel and Marie Brager, baby cake walkers; James Cathell, Miss Nellie Rhodes, Chas. Hurdel, W. H. Emerson, Southern Comedy .our, Barton Miller, J. Gallagher and Mr. Hos- kins. es The Almighty Dollar Rules the World Especially these times. Come and see the great Butter world our purchasing power enables your dollar to rule. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. Pure Butter.—Advt, —_ Lights on Vebicles, To the Fdltor of The Evening Sta I hope The Star will have something to say in regard to the regulation requiring lights on licensed vehicles after dark. The number of vehicles is increasing in our streets yearly and we require more strict regulations instead of abating some that we have. I would like also to say something about the reckless driving of the beer wagons. These wagons seem to have exclusive rights and_privileges, and citizens must always be on their guard and must clear out of the way, a3 they recognize no Interference in their mad onward rush after business. I have frequently had to run for my life to get out of their way, as they see nothing but the nearest stopping place to lessen their load. MERCHANT. December 16, 1897. —— Christmas Made Easy. “John, dear,” said a pretty little woman cn a 7th street car this afternoon, “‘where shall we go next?” “Why, I have heard,” responded her spouse that they have many pretty and useful things at House & Herrmann’s in- stallment house, at the corner of 7th and 1 streets, and they have an arrangement that just suits the shopper with a small purse. You can make a deposit and pay the bal- ance in small installments, elther weekly or monthly after Xmas. Suppose we go up there.” On the first floor of this big store is an array of banquet lamps, pretty chairs and tables, chiffoniers and dressing tables. On the upper floors the display of larger furni- ture is magnificent. The firm calls special attention to their fine display of crockery. oe Huyler’s Celebrated Bon Bons and Chocolates—in one of those fancy boxes or baskets, would be appreciated by any lady. Orders for out of town should be left a to insure care in packing. Cor. 12th and F. —Advertisement. a Large sale of Furniture, etc., at Sloan's, 1407 G st., tomorrow at 10.—Advt. ——— J. Jay Gould—Tree Toys—open evenings.— Advt. —__+—_—_ Suit for Damages. Delia Dion and Wilfred Dion late yesier- day afternoon filed suit at law to recover $5,000 damages from Delphine Taulelle and August Taulelle. In the declaration the vse of “scandalous” words on the part of the female defendant is charged, to the alleged injury of the female plaintiff. WORK OF THE CHARITIES Revort Made to the Gemimissioners by Cen- tral Relief Gotkmittee. The Organization wf the Board—Its Methods and Purgpsses—Improv- ed Alley Bemments. The subcommittee of the central relief committee appointed tordraft a report of the operations of thescommittee have sub- mitted a report to thet:District Commis- sioners. The subcommittee was composed of Judge C. C. Cole, Mr. Simon Wolf and Mr. George S. Wilson, and the report pre- pared by them gives a full account of the work of the central committee since its or- ganization, December 7, 18986. The committee was organized by the election of Judge C. C. Cole, president; Mr. George S. Wilson, secretary, and Mr. Beriah Wilkins, treasurer. Mr. James E. Fitch was made chairman of the finance committee. The committee, it is explained, adopted three methods of appeal to the public for funds—first, a general appeal through the press, second, a special one by circular letter; third, an appeal te the several de- partments of the government for 50-cent contributions. ‘The total receipts were $8,619.34, a large amount of supplies being also contributed and distributed, the Associated ties being the one agency for the distribution. That was done, it is explained, to avoid duplication. In this connection the com- mittee on distribution reported upon the advantage of employing but one agency for distribution. The Treasurer's Report. The treasurer’s report shows that the disbursements amounted to $7, 89, leav- ing a balance of $1,343.45. No one deemed worthy of assistance, it is stated, was re- fused. An important feature of the com- mittee’s work was the consideration and maturing of plans for providing sanitary dwellings for the poor at a reasonable ren- tal. This was carried on by a subcommi’ tee, of which Surgeon General Sternberg, United States army, was chairman. The board of trade was also helpful in co-op- eration, as well as the Civic Center. Gen. Sternberg’s subcommittee also has unde consideration plans for the formation of a permanent relief organization. Pending a final report on that question, the commit- tee recemmends a continuance of last year’s methods through the present win- ter. The committee refrains froin making further recommendations for future work, and its thanks are extended to the board of trade for use of board room, to Mis: Bessie J. Kibbey for use of building for store room and to the press of the city. General Sternberg submits two reports, irst dealing mainly with the wretched condition of tenements in the alleys of the city, and outlines the plans for a company to construci sanitary dwellings for the poor at reasenable rentais. Most Practical Method. In the second report it is stated that the most practical method of promoting the ob- ject In view was the organization of a sani- tary improvement company, a proposition which received the appreval of the central relief committee, and soon after a company formed and a charter obtained. Suff client stock having been subscribed, build- ing operations were begun last June on some lots purchased fur this purpose on Bates str A block of eight two-story houses has been erected from plans drawn y General Sternberg. The members of the executive committee and other stockhold- who have inspected the ho are ery much pleased with the result.” Th report then goes onto give a detailed de- ption of the houses. The four-room flats rent for $12.50 and those of three rooms for §9 per month. As an inceative to ten- ants to keep their apartinents in good orde one month's rent is set apart for repair: If at the end of one year-of occupation no repairs have been pvequiped, one month's rent will be returned to the tenant. If a the flats are occupied the company will regeive 6 to.7 per cent net upon the capital Invested. Although the houses were not turned over to the company until Ni vember 27, twelve of the sixteen flats ai already rented to a good class of tenant Continuing the report sets forth the good to the city resulting from such structures. The plans adopted have already been copied by private individuals. The company will aot only build more houses when the nece sary capital is secured, but will build fla which can be rented for $7 or $8 a month. In conclusion General Sternberg says: “In the new houses of the Sanitary Improve- ment Company the importance of the in- dividual home is fully kept in view. These two-story dwellings, in fact, contain two complete and independent homes, each with a separate front entrance, back yard and exit to the alley in the rear, oes ees FRAUDS ATTEMPTED. Applicants for Relief at the Asso- cinted Charities. Numerous complaints are being received now at the office of the Associated Chari- ties, George S. Wilson secretary, in respect to persons who solicit assistance and who claim they have applied for help from the charities and have met with refusal. The secretary got a note from a lady this morning saying she had had an application for aid from Louisa Grand. The girl claimed she was one of a family of thir- teen children, living two miles the other side of Rockville, the family having been deserted by the father. She claimed she was told by the Associated Charities that she could not be helped, as she lived out of the District, but that the secretary had told her if she called at the Newsboys’ Home he would help her out of his own pocket. The lady inquired if the girl was really worthy, as, in case she was, she would help her, and said she was proba- bly the same girl who applied for assist- ance last year. Secretary Wilson said the girl never call- ed at his offi He thinks she is the same one who applied to persons last year with the same story, claiming that the family lived in a tent beyond Bladensburg. She has collected money from several persons on the street. A man named George Wil- liams, Mr. Wilson says, has been collecting money from people in Georgetown, claim- ing he had applied for assistance at the Associated Charities office, but had been refused. Another man is imposing on resi- dents of Washington by presenting a book, telling a pitiful story and claiming he has been given money by prominent people, whose names he had in the book. ——— a A Realistic Christmas Eve Scene. One of the most attractive Christmas window ¢isplays is to be seen at Wm. Hahn & Co.'s shoe house, #80 4nd 932 7th street. ‘The scene represents @ nteely furnished bed room, in the center offi wiiich is a handsome mantelpiece, with axcoay, bright-burning open-grate fire. Ther children’s stockings are suspended from the thantel shelf, ready to be filled by the goodold saint, In one corner of the room 4s azbedstead occupied by two pretty dolls, ene ef which is sitting up, as if anxiously waiting for Santa Claus. Every now and then she turns to the fire- place, stoops down, as if deoking up toward the chimney, and then slowly turns back again to her origingd expectant position. The scene is unusually life-like.and attracts wide attention. ——+.-_ Filed for: Prebate. The will of the laterHarry C. Fisk, dated March 4, 1896, has been: filed for probate. The deceased left his entire estate ‘to his wife, Eva P. Fisk. The latter and Edwin B. Hay are named as executors. The late Henry C. Smith, by his will also filed for probate, left’ his entire es- tate to his wife, Elmira, who is named as executrix. The will was dated January 4, 1802. —— Commander Wilson Remembered. One of the features of a smoker held last. evel under the” auspices of Lafayette Post, 20, G. A. R., was the presenta- tion of a silver pitcher, with goblets, to Past Commander Lawrence Wilson, by the members ef the in appreciation of pedinaeary anes lor the good of the or- : made by Past Commander Charles F. was x Behjamin. z ‘ é RIESE NSE EB Sr Pk SR aN PE ESSAI NPC gn eR cae A a eS Pans RCE eA Rey, RB A Ee ON LEBEN Sires Wd BAS PASE AS eel alee) % GOVERNMENT CLERKS. Their Dutics Contrasted With Those of Members of Congress, ‘T> the Editor of The Evening Star: This is the season when the employes of the executive departments are used as topics for discussion by gentlemen in Con- gress who crave notoriety and who cater to constituencies like unto themselves. No end of speeches have been made in the past on the munificent salaries paid to the clerks of the government, their easy hours, lazy lives, et cetera, but what has been ac- complished? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Ordinarily the clerks who are experienced simply smile contemptuously when they read the old familiar speech of the aspir- ing. statesman and turn to some other and live issue. But inasmuch as the silence of the clerks seems of late to have em- boldened some of our nation’s lawmakers to more venomous attacks, few plain words from an old-time department clerk may be in order. The clerks of the government are above the average in ability. Many of them have studied law and medicine. Not a few are authors, whose works have been favor- ably received. Comparatively few are drunkards cr addicted to the fashionable vices of the day. Their salaries are the same as fixed more than forty ygars ago, when the cost of living was much iess, and were not advanced, as were the sal: ries of Congressmen, mechanics and la- borers during and since our civil war. They work seven hours a day throughout the year and frequently they are found at their desks long after the hour for <losing. Intricate duties are performed by m: of them and there ere many laws in our statutes at large which have been framed by them at the request of the Congress- men introducing the measures. In a large number of instances the clerks prepsre the rulings or decisions which bring fame to others than the authors. Is it states- manship to vilify the clerks when no cause is, or can be, shown? Is it manly or fair? Suppose for a moment we turn the glass around and ask, ‘‘How Is it in Congress?” “How much that is worth mentioning is done by the average Congressman in re- turn for his munificent salary, mileage, stationery allowance, etc., his few hours of posing and his three months’ annual vacation?’ Now, be honest, what does he do beyond publishing a speech, rarely de- vered and frequently not prepared by him, or running about the departments in the interest of persons whose assistance is necessary to his official existence. Every- one who knows anything of the subject of legislation understands that all bills and other work are prepared and determined upon in the committee rooms, and while the menbers generaily have opportunity to make or print their speeches for home consumption, no one pays any attention to them, and when the time to vote arrives. well, they vote as they are told, cr some item in an appropriation bill will be miss- ing, or some other project will not reach the calendar. Some small men sometimes get on important committees and we then have legislation commensurate, and their bad work is mervifull vered during the following ion by a deficiency bill or some other corrective. Clerks in the departments, as a body make better records in their sphere than du Congressmen, and it would seem that a man who can find no higher employmeat as a member of a national legislative body than indulgence in petty flings at a body of men and women who are faithfully and intelligently performing intricate “brain work for insufficient pay, is somewhs of place. A CL December 16, 189 a2 Ss Engraving Bureau Employes. To the Editor of The ng Star: As “Justice,” in his communication of himself seem well to the opera- December 8, docs Vv not das to all facts relativ tions of the bureau of engraving and print- ing, we will be glad if you will kindly pre- sent the following for his own benefit and for those whom he fears be influ- enced by the statements in the letter of the officers of the American Protective As- sociation, extracts from which appeared re- cently in your paper.” Quoting further from ‘“‘Justice:” “All places in the bureau except laborers and charwomen are in the classifled service, and ail appointments thereto can only be made upon certification by the civil service commission.” The following appointments, promotions. ete., have taken place during the regime of the present director, Claude M. John- son, without examination or certification oy the civil service commission: Wm. C. Connelly, ptain of the watch force cf the treasury, promoted to position as clerk, class 4, in accountant’s office, at a salary of $1,609. The storekeeper's recom has only three employes, yet it was made a division, thus mzking li possible to ap- point Eugene Beach of Tennessee “chief of supply division.” David M. Davis, clerk, e 3, acting in capacity of disbursing clerk, was dismissed and Alex. Morgan was appointed as “chief clerk of the bureau.” This position, created to enable Mr. Morgan to enter the service, pays a salary of $1,800 per arnum, besides being given $200 additional to act as disbursing Clerk. Some years ago the registers on the three proving presses were removed, it being found unnecessary to have a register clerk in the engraving division. During the last administration the registers were re- placed. A register clerk must take ex- amination before appointment. To evade this examination Wm. H. Brown was ap- pointed, under the designation of ‘“cus- todian of proofs,” at a salary of $1,000, and given the duties of register clerk.’ The force of “register clerks” throughout the bureau was then designated ‘custodian of presses,” In crder to evade the require- ments of the civil service commission. Fred. Burlingame, Al. Dewy, Wm. Demp- sey and C. E. Marshall, who were ap- pointed as laborers, have been promoted te these positions. J. Wm. Erwin, ap- pointed as distributor of stock, at a salary of $1,200 per annum, detailed to do clerical work. Jos. Plant, appointed as laborer, at a salary of $480 per annum, promoted io distributor of stock, at $700, clerical work, at $080. Miss Cora received appointment as forewo in the awards divisicn, but was given a desk in the office of accountant, at a salary cf $900, which has been increased to $1,000. If a canvass should be made, it is safe to say that more than half the employes owe allegiance to the pope. Men and women are detailed to do clerical work at starva- tion wages, some as low as $626 per annum. LEON CASTLEWAITE. December 13, 1897. It is stated at the bureau of engraving and printing that the appointments refer- red to cover a period of over four years, and that in no case was there a violation of the civil service rules in force at the time the appointment was made. It is also stated that, as far as can be determined, there is but one Remzan Catholic in the entire number. Satisfactory Results Best Medicine She Ever Took for Dyspepsia. “My mother bar been in very delicate health, and she has been ae Hood's Sarsaparilla with satisfactory results. She says Te is the best medicine she has ever teken for dyspepsia and that tired feeling. She often recommends it to her friends as the very best medicine."’ Miss MOLLIE M. HOUSE, Burkettsville, Md. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘Is the best—in fact,the One True Blood Puritier. Hood’s Pills indigestion, 25 All druggist cure cents. ° Dyspepsia; 9 Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, | threatened of the Stomach and all = ste rising, oman impalred digestive ‘system itt cul : "S Remedy ts ‘iftc. The Ait does removes all. distress’ and 2 pevsanet it chronic case is iteed. Send $l00 to “GROVER GRAHAM “Con 'Newureke .. and receive a full-sized bottle, express prepaid. Ti seme ary Ti aysies Ae, paige iol Dost Immo For Fine: Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and "| THURSDAY, DEG. 28, THEIR CONFERENCE CLOSED. AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Sq. Opera Housé, RAND OPERA, In French, German ard Italian. » Under the direction of WALTER DAMROSCH AND C. A. ELLIS, + TONIGHT, TONIGHT, AT 8 0°CLOCK, Patriotic Women Enjoy a Delightfal Banquet and a Reception. The conference of the ladies composing the George Washington memorial commit- tee, which has been in session for three days at the Raleigh, was concluded last night with an enjoyable banquet served in LAST_Y FORMANCE. the hall of the hotel, where the meetings FAU. ST. have been held. The decorations were (in French), tasteful, and a menu of seven courses w Mmes. Metha, Tore Van Cauteren; MM. Thasy served. The toilets of the guests were | Deumach '” C*mpavart, Viviani. ” Conéuctor, conspicuously rich and elegant. The com- mittee president, Mrs. Ellen A. Richard- son, was toastmistrese, the first speaker being Mrs. Susanna Phelps Gage, who addressed herself to the theme, “Washing ton City, the Property of the Whole Na- 5 and $50. “Admission, $1 and $1.50. sale at box office. Steinway pianos used. Droop & Sons, Agents. delT-tt GRAND OPERA—FOR SALE AT COST PRI = party les elty, © e bet tion.” Mrs. Gage was greatly appreciative | {rent row balcony nents for tanght, nea ee of the reception accorded the committee, hel ate and spoke highly of the beauty of the i haa city and the hospitality of its people. NO. Dh 16. neo, Mrs. L. O. M. Sweat spoke of Mt. Ver- spices of non, expressing the hone that the mem- NPERY. NO. 2, bers of the memorial committee might KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. be as successful in accomplishing their FOR THE NEW TEMPLE FUND, object a3 the ladies of the Mt. Vernon As- sociation had been in saving the home of Washington. Remarks were also made by Dr. A. C. True, Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans, Rev. Ida C. Hultin and Miss King of Baltimore. The banquet was concluded at 9 o'clock, and the ladies were then entertained at a reception at Mrs. Charies N. Ffoulke’s, on Massachusetts avenue. Mr. Edwin B. Hay Wl deliver bis New and Magnificently Mustrated Lecture on Switzerland and The Alps, Introductory to the Lecture Prof. Leo P. Wheat, —-—. The brated Pianist, will give Pianos as Presents. H i hod Aa = : A Piano Recital. ie BG necessity in every refined | qickets, 50 cents. iteserved, 25 cculs extra, cusehold, and in nine cases out of ten, per- Boxes, §5. haps, such an instrument would be more | Box Sheet at Metzerott Music Co, del1-6t-28 highly appreciated and acceptable by a] READINGS KY Se wife, mother, daughter or sister as a Christ- Paul Dunbar. ras gift than any other article procurable. =e sn0 POET.” The Piano Exchange, 913 Pennsylvania av- In Lecture Room of enue, is prepared to meet all demands in ALL sou! cuurcn, this direction. The Exchange appeals par-| . g a ticularly to economical purchasers, who ~~ 17, Admission, 25 ‘cent COLUMBIA. seck world-beating bargains for cash or on easy payments. The Exchange is the agen- cy in this city for the famous Haines Bros." pianos. de16-2t* Evenings at & MATINEE TOMORROW AT 2. Roland Reed, with the strongest suj and the cleverest farce-comedy of bis stel- lar career kept a large audience laughing for two hours and a half at the Columbia, last night.—THE POST. Roland Reed, by Miss ISADORE RUSH and Hig Excellent Compans, in “The Wrong fir. Wright,” — Must Answer to the Charge. Alfred Holmes and Abraham Curry, charged with assaulting and firing a gun at Rosa Matthews, colored, was held for the grand jury by Judge Kimball. If you cannot get beef, mutton | Accompanied will answer. n X Was as balmy and mirthful as the zophyrs You may choose between milk, | [st flsy over i Hos crave ot Oud ut . | disports’ himself in such a tid water, coffee or tea. But there is] situations a tempted to them from i HE TIMES. The Wonderful Moving Pictures 9 ” dei3-6t Rev. D. J. Stafford, D. Dy WILL LECTURE AT GOLUMBIA THEATER SUNDAY EVENING, DEC. 19, 8 O'CLOCK, SUBJECT, OF AMERICAN CITI the benefit o JOHN F. kEYNOLDS POs Department of the Poto GRAND ARMY OF THE I Admission, 50 cents, Reserved seats, 75 cent¢ and $1. Or sale at the box office. det8-6t W NATIONAL THEATER Every Evening apd Saturday Matinee, N' SHORE ACRES. MAS ATTRACTION. TRA SEATS NOW. no second choice for Scott's Emul- sion. It is Scott’s Emulsion or nothing. When you need the best cod-liver oil, the best hypophosphites, and the best glycerine, all combined in the | rae priscirr fi best possible manner, you have only one choice. It brings prompt results in all cases of wasting, or loss in weight. All druggis 8, 50c. and $1.00. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. sei CITY ITEMS. sos gene For the Xmas Trade. Our stock is now complete. The freshest goods. The newest Importations. Our Candies as fresh as roses. We quote in part: French Candy, 8c. Ib.; Broken Stick, HIS B with Nut Taflie Mixed Nuts, 8 Ibs., $1; Muscatel Raisins, large, 3 Ib: Cit- George H. Broadburst’s Roaring Success, ron, 15 Bs ned Ci Ss. >; Plum Puddin Our wine department, spe- Wh Hi d are Tollaay trade: Golden at Happene Catawba, 5 bot., $1. Muscatel Wine, ; 3 bots., $1. Port and Sher: ic. To Jones . $1. Pure Old Rye Whi . duced to 65c. at. for one week. It P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st. now. Trick monkeys. Johnston's windows, 729 7.* 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 fuil line of Rubber Toys also on hand. GOODYEAR RUBBER CO 807 Pa. ave. nw. Same company that delighted 113,460 people tf New York. del6-2t 10 CONCERTS AN LECTURES, $1.00, —, Season selling at 1 Prices, $1, $2.50, $3.50 del5,16,17,18,20,22,2: + ___ RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf aus Chr. Xander, 909 7th st. Ordering Xmas Wines and Liquors with anticipation and before orders agglomerate in the last days will facilitate regularity in deliveries. Cal. Brandy and Rye Whisky of the 60c. qt. grades of Chr. Xander’s stock are proper for fruit cakes, eggnog, ete. Or use the next higher qualities, 65c. or Tic. qt. sates Saracen Tree Ornaments—Gould’s, open evenings. de10-13t* E 5 F. Marion Crawford, Lecture, “Leo XII in_ the Vatican.” del4-6t* GEAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers, SDAY AND SATURDAY. < DECEMBER i: York Success, 4 months crowded Seats Crawford’ lecture ready Dec. 17, for Prices, 50c., 65c., Tea! Reserved ‘ — MATINEE! a Boys and Girls make tree toys. Gould, 9th. del-16t* Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. Ww Great Nev: ‘The Gres anes ard Gclighted' aedionces, THE CHERRY _muhb. fst af am —~|PICKERS Aeolian Bhiae Seane” was’ goods The Cherry: Pickers’ ig better.—New ¥ Recital, ASSISTED BY Miss Jessica Cowling, VIOLINIST, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, AT 4:15 P.M. Sanders & Stayman, 1827 F STREET. PERCY S. FOSTER, Conductor. N.B.—This will be the last Recital until after the Holidays. No Admission Fee. Public Invited. Only Nine More Days The Biograph WILLARD HALL. Christmas Day Positively the Last. de17-20d Vith its Wealth of Scinic Investiture and Cogent has Cast, “Headed by Mildred Holland. a Next Week—The Rays in “A HOT OLD TIME," de14-201f ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER. —$—ig All This Week. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday end Saturday, A Glittering Aggregation of Beauty and Humot | VANITY FAIR BURLESQUERS. Next Week—-SAM DEVERE’S OWN COMPANY, dei3-6t,15 i EXCURSIONS, ETC. SPIRITUALISTS’ BAZAAR—DEC. 16 TO 22, AT Masonic Temple, 9th and F sts. n.w. THIS EVENING the one-act comedietta, en- titled “A Fair Encounter." TOMORROW EVENING a splendid Musical Program—Annie Mzy Bacon, pianist; Mra. Ger- trude Burnes, vocalist; Miss Athalia Yenglin. cornet soloist; Miss Grace Homen, accompanist Luncheons served daily, 12 m. to 2 p.m., 15 ¢! Dinnera served daily, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.—25 cts. Exhibition of Spirit’ Phenomena and sale of Christmas Goods. Dancing every evening.d15-6t Arlington. Station, 13% st. and Penn. ave. For time table see railroad column. scabs & Steamboat Co. Monroe, Norfolk. ‘and all points south a, News,” “Norfolk” and Washing: | following schedule: 300 p.m. Lv.Portsmouth.5:30 EEF e iesrce. 320 p.rn. dell-im.8 Wishington H ————_. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club’s Concert, : Rlenandria SF III! i ef VN Leee i F TWO Ey LITLe === 4 VAGRANTS,