Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1897, Page 16

16 : THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, LOCAL MENTIO: AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music. grants.” Columbia Theater.—Mr. Roland Reed in “The Wrong Mr. Wright.” Grand Opera House.—"The Cherry Pick- ers.” Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—Vanity Fair Burlesquers. e Square Opera House—Lecture by Mr. Edwin B. Hay on “Switzerland and under the auspices of Columbia Commantiery, No. 2. New National Theater._Mr. James A. Herne in “Shore Acres.” Willard Hall—The Biograph. sonic Temple, 9tn and F sts.—Spiritual- For amusements see page 26. > EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and lower river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Trains leave 13!4 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. mene is HUYLER’S FOR CHRISTMAS. Nothing will be more appreciated by the fair sex than Huyler’s Celeorated Boub and Chocolates, in one of those richly trimmed boxes or baskets, which are used for handkerchiefs, etc., when empty. Or- ders for out of town should be left early to insure care in packing. Cor. 12th and F. sista a ee 11 Ibs New Mixed Nuts for $1; 9 Ibs. Chotce Candy, mixed, for $1. At J. T. D. PYLES’ 6 stores. SP eee ~ B. & O. BULLETIN. Excursion Rates. Account of the holidays, tickets will be sold at the low rate of ONE and ONE- THIRD FARE from Washington to Pitts- burg, Wheeling, Parkersburg and local points between Pittsburg and Wheeling. Good going on December 24, 25 and 31, 1897, and January 1, 1898, valid for return until January 4, 1898. Special rates for students. ticket offices of this company. Commencing Tuesday, December 21, TOURIST SLEEPING CARS will leave Washington every Tuesday for the Pacific via St. Louis, at 30 WAX TAPERS IN BOX, 5c. Will not drip. wighters to hold Wax Tapers, Ise. Shedd & Bro., 432 9th. A REAL XMAS LUXURY. When in doubt as to gift ¢ be “VELATI'S”. It will please nine out of nine persons, and especially if the confec- tons are cased in one of those quaint and dainty boxes. Half a hundred kinds of Chocolates, Bon_ Bons, Conserved Fruits, Caramels and French Mixed Candies to select from. VELATIS two stores—620 9th and 10st, G sts. Apply city gee “Following the Equator,” by Mark Twain. Orders sent to G. W. Dale, agent, $16 6th st. n.w., will receive prompt aiten- tion. “HOFBRAU 3 Stacks of orders received every da: new friends and holds old ones. Try and you will drink no other. ABNER & DRUR Best $1 Box Ciga: for Holiday Presents. Nat. Cigar Factory 1011 Pa. ave. _ J. Jay Gould—Tree Te Soaks Open evenings. THIRTY YEARS IRTY YEARS. Judd & Detweiler's Thirtieth Annual Calendar is now ready. Patrons and friends are invited to call and take one. ality, assortment and line of Fancy es—921 F st. can nd on and far nything i is. “Johnson's fixed to suit do not have to prices (from those . in order to unload it on You need not believe will verify it and times, it at Don't measure the value he size of an advertis is quality, not quantit tion on receipt of postal TON'S, 437 7th street north- west. Se = Puritan Oil Heater, $4.00. $1.00 and up. A. Eberly’s Gas Heater, ns, 718 7th n.w. MILLIONS DRINK Larg: output of world. Try their famous “Doppel Braeu if you li is the import- nere di- SG CO.,703 N.Cap. st. AS AND OIL HEATING STOVES, low as the lowest. Bro., eth. GENTS’ SUITS © A. ¥. , 1103 G st. oT MUCH r re-cover your old Istery and Carpet BANQUET (¢ 1w4G. Cc. or a good ct Fine Dry Roast price i Open evenings un- ©. D. Kenny. Blue ‘ew York Ro: end Delmon: JOHN R. 9th st. wing, mkt. Corned Bee specialty. eee FOR CHRISTMAS. Our $1.75 Lamp beats tfem all. Lamp burns all right Salt, one set to a pair for Andirons Drop Light, comp! C. A. MUDDIMAN & CO., 32th and G. LACE CURTAINS AND _ BLANKETS cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 163 G st. BANQUET LAMP handsonely decorated. Our 23. Our 4c. Pepp tomer. Our CITY AND DISTRICT. BAD SIDE OF FORTUNE. Oyster Dredgers Complain of Harsh Treatment by Employer. Four oyster dredgers, who gave their names as Otto Roever, Thomas O'Connell, Charles d Carl Hoffman, reached this city from Machodoe creek, Va., yes- terday and called on Sanitary Otficer Frank for transportation. Roever lives in Brook- Y., and the others claim that they ged by shippers in Philadelphia. The men were poorly clad, and told stories of privatfons and bad treatment, but Reever was the only ene who claimed to have been assaulted. He said he was socked down and kicked several times, and the others said they grew weary of secing their compa assaulted and t All agreed that captain of the at was in the habit of using profane and ing language at all times, and uid they would have resented his xad he not been always armed. country from Germany. He had and when he left ry Officer Frank heard thelr etate- nents and sent them on their journey at the expense of the Distr ‘son Plants, make a present of their flower-loving friends will the ver healthiest of them . too. 1224 F.—Advt. = x Fine antique furniture at private saie at Sloan's, ier G adv} Menury George Memorial Service. al service will be held as a trib- late Henry George tomorrow graphical Temple, opposite e. Remarks will be made ves Simpson and Maguire, . the actor, and Rev. Dr. the People’s Church. —-+ Your credit is gcod at Lansburgh’s Fur- rture House, 12th and F streets.—Advt. HOME OF THE DESTITUTE Municipal Lodging House. Wil = to Saw Wood for a Meal and a Bed—Rules of the Institation. “Hand in your tickets, please,” said the clerk of the municipal lodging house this morning, as the lodgers filed through the hall to leave the building, after having been given a good big breakfast. Each man hesitated at the office door long enough to hand in his ticket, and then passed on to the street. The tickets are given out by the mar in charge of the yard where the wood is sawed and split, and they simply show that the men sur- rendering them have performed the work required by the rules, which are as fol- lows: . 1. The house will be opened from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., except for those who have registered, who are required to réturn by S p.m. 2. Breakfast served at 7 froma’ to 6 p.m. 3. No person under the influence of liquor will be admitted. 4. No drinking, smoking or swearing will be allowed. 5. All applicants admitted will be re- quired to saw one-eighth cord of wood for supper, bath, lodging and breakfast. 6. No person may remain longer than three days. 7. All persons having stayed one night and wishing further accommodations are required to report not later than 2 p.m. 8. All meals for Sunday must be worked for on a week day. 9 At tne sound of the gong at 10 p.m. all talking will cease. 10. All valuables must be left at the of- fice. 11. Any violation of these rules will de- bar a person from tHe house. There is an unwritten law of the insti- tution which permits a man to spend there three nights in every quarter, or twelve nights in a year, and some of the local un- fortunates gladly take advantage of it. In unusually severe weather this rule is imes broken, Superintendent Cutler ing that humanity demands it in a few cases. Because of the size of the house the Com- missioners restrict the number of lodgers a.m.; dinner to fifty. This was done for the reason that the health officials concluded it ¢s- sential to the health of those who are accommodated. During recent nights the number of those registered has ranged from thirty-five to forty, and a short spell of severe weather, it is thought, will result in filling every bed in the house. The men who were lodged and fed last night were all fairly well dressed, and scarcely one the them had the appearance of a full-fledged tramp. Home for the Holidays. of the guests at this season,” said the clerk, “are on their way to their homes in different sections, because, although they are without ans, they want to spend the holidays with friends. “We don't have many genuine hoboes,” he added; “most of the men have good connections, and ere either looking for work or returning home after a fruitless effort to get employment. ‘The average man who coies here is by no means a np, and 1 of them are deserving of able insti- . Cutler, superintendent of the lodg- . echoed the seatiments expressed the clerk. id the condition of some of the oyster dredgers who call show- ed that something ought to be done to pro- tect them. Thus far this season about ten victims of the hard work and rough treat- ment have been cared for. One of the men was in such a condition that he had to be to the hospital for treatment. His cut and he was otherwise bruised rked. With him was another vic- tim, whose condition was not much better. Six dredgers appeared one night about twe weeks ago, and when they had told their story to Capt. Cutler, the latter ad- vised them what to do, and they are now way to get their just earnings. on, according to their stories, were 3 »y the captain of an oyster boat, one day, while they were ashore, the y and left them. Think- coming to Washington, the dredgers started in thts direction, and upon their arri found the boat at the oyster wharf. When the captain learned that they were here he moved nis boat down s and anchored below the arsenal; but the marshal got the boat and the men will probably get their money. Willing to Saw Wood. Not much trouble is experienced by the superintendent in having callers to saw or split wood for what they get. When the ‘house was first established there were many who did object because they had been in the habit of spending their nights in police stations and begging enough to eat. Men who are known as regular hoboes, it was stated at the lodging house, object to do- ing any work, and they make all kinds of excuses, but the rule requiring them to work is never suspended except in cases of | sickness or old age, ang unless a man com- plies he fs shown the way to the front door. It is the intention of the authorities to have this institution reduce the number of beggars on the streets, and to this end | blank books are furnished citizens. Thes blanks are filled out and sent with the aj | plicant to the lodging house, where he will be accommodated if there is room. The books are distributed in order that citizens, instead of giving alms on the streets, may send the beggars to the lodging house and thereby discourage street begging. Under the rules the house is closed at 10 p.m., and the weary ones who reach the city at a later hour find it necessary to seek another sheltering place. This forces some of the unfortunates to call at the first precinct City he sald he had | police station in the adjoining building, and the overflow gathering sometimes contains more than a dozen sleepers. Welcome No More. It 1s stated some of the men whose wel- come at the lodging house has been worn out make it a point to call a few minutes after the closing hour in order to get a pine bed in the police station, for which privilege no manual labor is required. Regular hoboes, said Clerk Healey, are not fond of visiting the house, especially when the weather is so mild, for they can spend their time about camp fires in the woods and be happier than those who get a good bed and board for doing a little manual labor. The house is kept in good sanitary condi- tion, it is stated, and the food furnished, Superintendent Cutler says, is good enough for anybody to eat. At each meal the guests are given an ample supply of bread and a big bowl of stew made of fresh meat, barley, potatoes and other vegetables, and no man is permitted to leave the table hun- sry. ————— Congress Heights to Chevy Chase for One Fare. Anacostia people can now go to any part of Washington via Capital railway and ; Ca ital Traction lines for one fare. Free | transfers are now issued at the navy yard beth ways. —— Western High School. The Commissioners have forwarded to the Secretary of the Treasury an estimate of appropriations for the Western High School, the Secretary beiug requested to transmit them to Congress, for trsertion in the gon- eral deficiency bill. The sum of $83,000 is asked for completing the building, $15,000 fer its equipment and $6,000 for fencing, grading and constructing walks and dri on the grounds. —_—_~ ——__ One Child Left With Her. Ju4ge Kimball has decided, in the case of charged. with amid {mproper surroundings, to aliow the youngest child to remain with the mother, provided she wili henceforth lead a picper life and turn | the two others over to the board of chil- dren's guardiens. wee SS Verfameries Make Delicate Gifta. The eelection at Mertz’s fs unexcelled. Queen Anne Cologne, Violet ana Tollet Ex- tracts at 87ec., 42c. and 89c. Rebuteau and other fine extracts at reasonable prices, Mertz's, Lith and F.--Advt. OPENED THE WORKINGMEN’S CLUB. Pleasant Remarks by Men of Na- tional Prominence. “Two Little Va-|The Wanderers Who Find Their Way to| The formal opening of the Workingmen's Club, at No. 2105 Pennsylvania avenue, took place last night. Theré was a large attendance of members and well-known citizens. The club members rendered mus- ical selections, and after a fervent prayer that all men be made honest and indus- trious, and that the word America might stand for everything holy and pure, Rev. Dr. Mackay-Smith welcomed the members and gave them excellent advice. General Nelson A. Miles made one of his character- istic addresses, and Bishop Satterlee gave an instructive talk, advocating temperance. The club promises to become very popular. = A Presentation. The friends of Mrs. Eliza A. Thompson, for many years the treasurer of Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. 1, I. O. O. F., paid her a surprise visit last evening, it being the sixty-ninth anniversary of her birth and the forty-seventh of her marriage. Mrs. Thompson was completely surprised when they marched into her cozy home, and af- ter congratulations, Mrs. Juliana Allan, in behalf of Naomi Rebekah Lodge, presenied her with a beautiful pin emblematic of the degree of Rebekah, which she accepted with much feeling. The evening was pleasantly spent with music, songs, recita- tions, ete., and finally the visitors brought forth an abundance of fruits, cake and ice- cream. Among those whO were present were Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burroughs, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Moth- ersead, Rev. I. W. Gray, D.D., Mrs. Eiiza Gleason, Mrs. Julia Roberts, Mrs. Mar- guret McCutcheon, Mrs. M. A. Whitemore, Mrs. Kate Gibson, Mrs. Emma Christ, Mrs. Johanna Warwick, Mrs. Hyaciath Licar- iene, Miss J. Eveline Brewer, Mrs. Mary Burgess, Mrs. Annie Lusby, Miss Etta Raitz, Miss Alice Thompson, Mrs. Frances M_ Raitz, Miss Geneva ‘Thompson, Mr. Frank D. Seiffert, Miss Laura V. Perkirs, and others. es Children’s Hospital Physician. In the competitive examination recently held for the pogition of resident physician at the Children’s Hespital, Dr. J. William Hart, a recent graduate of the National Medical College, was the successful com- petitor. Dr. Hart succeeds Dr. J. F. Wall, who becomes the resident physician at Providence Hospital the beginning of the new year. ° ———— Superb “Turnouts” for All Occasions for hire, and unequaled facilities for board- ing horses. Downey’s Model Stables, 1622-28 L. —Advertisement. —— In Behalf of District Bills. The reform bureau will hold two meet- ings tomorrow, chiefly in the interest of District bills before Congress. The first meeting will be at 3 p.m., in the Luther Memorial Church, at which Mr. Chanes Lyman, president of the bureau, will pre- side and speak, followed by Bishop Satter- lee, on divorce; Representative Ellis of Oregon, on temperance; Dr. Butler, on the Sabbath. The superintendent of the bureau, Rev. Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts, will also speak at this meeting, and again at an evening meet- ing in the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church, at which Representative M. N. Johnson of North Dakota will preside and speak on temperance. The pastor of the church, Rey. Dr. Hugh Johnston, will also make an address, — Those Looking for Odd Things For Xmas will find a large variety of im- ported novelties at Rauscher’s,Conn.av.& L. Advertisement. = —— Boteler Case Postponed. The case of Dr. W. C. Boteler, charged with criminal libel in the publication of in the “North American Medical reflecting on the H. K. Mulford Company of Philadelphia, has been con- tinued to a day to be agreed on between Messrs. Baker and Jeffords, counsel for the government and defense, respectively. ee es Unity Club Entertainment. The Unity Club held a meeting Wednes- day evening last at Willard's Hotel, at which the following program was present- ed: Mr. A. R. Spofford of the Library of Congress read a paper, entitled “A Great American,”’ in which Benj. Franklin was graphically portrayed in his marvelous ver- satility of character, the magnitude of his achievements and his unbounded influence in molding the destinies of the republic. “Sojourner Truth,” an original poem, was read by Mr. J. L. McCreery; a humorous cisertation on jal by Miss Huddleson; ‘Story of Tarpeii,” and_ selection from Bret Hart was recited by Miss Douglass of the Boston School of Oratory. These were the contributions to the program, which was pleasingly varied by the following musical selections: Piano solo, by Miss Phelps; instrumental duet, by the Montrose Mandolin Club; tenor ‘solo, by Mr. Rufus Putnam; baritone solo, by Mr. Cathell, ac- companied by Mr. Venus, and vocal quar- tet, by the Eastern High School boys. a Reduced Rates for Students via Penn- sylvania Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell to students excursion tickets to all prominent points east and west of Pitts- burg, including Chicago, Cleveland, Cincin- nati and St. Louis, at reduced rates. These tickets 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. —— Innocent Pleasure for Sunday. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Your editorial in Wednesday's Star on the petition of the German-American Union of this city to Congress for opening the National Museum, Botanic Gardens and Congressional Library deserved the hearty approval of every liberal-minded American citizen. Can any one, even the most orthodox church member, at the close of the nineteenth century suggest a more beneficial and more innocent pleasure than the enjoyment of the works of art, horti- culture and science? WM. J. BROOKS. December 16, 1897. 2 ————— 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 call on or address ticket agent, C. and O. Ry., 513 or 1421 Pa. ave. Telephone 1066.—Advt. ——_+—. Your credit Is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. E ——__ A Fraternal Visit. Magenenu Encampment, No. 10, I. O. O. F., at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, re- ecived a visit from the officers of the Grand Ercampment and Canton Potomac, No. 5, Patriarchs Militant, last evening. After the conferring of the patriarchal degree upon three candidates, the chief patriarch, John H. Kleindienst, was examined in the unwritten work by Grand Representative George W. Uline and in the general work of the order by Grand Patriarch Henry C. Hazard, and was warmly congratulated by those officers for his proficiency. The grand patriarch was accompanied by Joseph L. lhwin, grand high prie: John G. Morri- son, grand semor warden; Frank D. Seif- fert, grand marshal; Geo. A. Crawford, grand inside sentinel. Capt. Richard A. McLean, commanding Canton Potomac, was accompanied by Lieut. D. C. W. Gur. and, Ensign Wm. H. Ernest and Cheval-ers Wm. P. Allan, Samuel E. Boyce, Chas. W. Chamberlain, Thomas J. Duvall, John s. Gheen, E. C. Grumley, David L. Hazard, Henry C. Hazard, Past Commander John A. Shackelford, L. W. Sanderson. The evening was pleasantly spent in fraternal intercourse and invitations extended to re- peat the visit at the next meeting of the ercampment, when, fn addition to the in- stallation of officers, the Golden Rule de- gree will be conferred. —_.——_. For Smokers’ Articles go to Henderson’s, 9th and F or N. Y. ave. and 15th st. n.w.—Advt. eS he a Get him _a pipe at Henderson’s, 9th and F or N. ¥. ave, and 15th n-w.—Advt. ‘WITHOUT. SUPPOR’ Children Place im Charge of Board of Guardians. Bessie Littlefoad, ged nine years, and Edward Littlefomi, eged eight, have been placed by Judge #Ktmball in charge of the board of children’s guardians, Chief Clerk John W. Douglas ef the board having stated to the cowrt that he had found the children in a destituge condition, —+—_.—_—_ PREFERRED WEE PENITENTIARY. Sentence WasiDoubled and the Pris- oner Regretted His Wish. Harry W. Willms, alias Edward Harri- ty, was yesterday afgernoon sentenced by Chief Justice Bimgham to 364 days in jail for housebreaking. he jail sentence was secured through:an earnest appeal of At- torney Truitt. Great surprise was occasioned when the defendant announced that he would rather go to the penitentiary and asked that the sentenced be changed to a year and a day in the penitentiary. Chief Justice Bingham said he would make it two years in the New Jersey state prison at Trenton. Wil- liams then said he would rather go to jail than to spend two years in the peniten- tlary. The chief justice was obdurate, however, and the two years’ sentence will stand. ————— CENTRAL RELIEF COMMITTEE. Question of Its Tenure Now Under Consideration. It is understood to be the opinion of Judge Cole, chairman of the central relief committee, that when the committee sub- mitted its final report to the District Com- missioners recently, which was published in The Star, the committee ceased to exist. The committee, it will be recalled, was appointed by the Commissioners early last December, at a time when there was re- ported to be much want and consequent suffering here: Whether a new committee will be appointed, in the event of a re- currence of such a state of affairs, or whether the committee named last Decem- ber will be continued has not yet been de- termined by the Commissioners. * At the present time, said Mr. Herbert Lewis, superintendent of charities, to a Star reporter, there is little or no suf- fering in the District, beyond that which is to be found at all times of the year. What there is has been reduced to a mini- mum, and there are ample funds to meet all deserving cases of want, there being a balance on hand of the funds raised by the central relief committee last year. Yet, Mr. Lewis is inclined to believe that it would be a wise thing to maintain the pres- ent committee rather than to wait until the stress of weather makes the appointment of another a necéssity. In fact, he would uot be surprised, he said, if the Commis- sieners should continue the old committee, that it may be made a permanent affair and thereby be better able to carry out the measures recommended by its members. Of course, explained Mr. Lewis, the very open weather fs largely responsible for the small extent of want and suffering here now, but he believes that even should there come, as may well be expected, such a stress of weather as would increase the want and suffering, it would not be of such extent as has been the history of the Dis- trict in the past. Relief is given now, he feels, not only more scientifically than it was then, but the duplication and other abuses of the past would be prevented. Such modern methads of affording relief have shown, “teo.ssays Mr. Lewis, that the amount of sufferingshas been exaggerated. —~ Tourist Sleepimg Gars to Los Angeles and gan#¥rancisco. The Sunset Routes(Southern railway) 1s the only linc operating through sleeping cars to the Pacific goast without change. Double berth, $700." Personally conducted und every comfort. Office, 511 Penn. ave. n.w.—Advt. es A Striking Hediday Display. Particularly pretty and striking effects are presented’ in the establishment of the Julius Lansburgh Rurniture Company at No. 1226 F street norshwest, in the arrange- ment and display’ ofthe numerous articles appropriate for-Holiday gifts. On the first, second and thitd fcors, reating on hand- some, tablos of brass “and onyx. in many different designs and patterns, which stand among, attractive chairs of rich workman- ship and artistic finish, are numerous par- lor iamps, cach containing an incandescent globe. The light thin.ng through the dif- ferent colored globes and Shades of a vari- ety of tints and hues adds greatly to tie beauty of the effects. The display is at- tracting many visitors who are in quest of hoiiday gifts, and who find much’ satisfac- tion in the assistance thus afforded in mak- ing their selections. The regular depart- ments of the store, replete with new and handsome stocks, are also being well pat- ronized, and the clerks are kept-busy by the numerous demands. * pacers cee Money tc lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. > Receives the Grand Officers. The annual visitation Tuesday evening last of the Grand Lodge officers to Myrtle Lodge, K. of P., one ef the youngest or- ganizations in the domain, attracted a very large attendance. The grand lecturer ex- emplified the unwritten work and stated that from his personal knowledge he knew that the officers of Myrtle Lodge were highly proficient. The G. K. of R. and S. reported the books in excellent condition, and the G. M. of E. reported the finances of the lodge in a very healthy condition. The lodge was addressed by Percy L. Moore on the beauties of the work of the ordery and Mr. Cathell favored the visitors with a few comic songs. F. H. Hosford made a few well-chosen remarks. The bal- ance of the evening was occupied with song and music, after which a collation was served. Among those present were Joshua Clark, P. G.; Geo. W. Heisley, P. G. C.; J. K. Mangum; Past Chancellors Ben. C. Mc- Quay, M. G. Delarue, J. A. Frank, Henry Yenney, S. 0.; J. W. Thompson, W. B. Renner, 8. W. Edmunds, F. B. Crown, John C. Yost and many others. —— In storing or selling your furniture go to Sloan's, 1407 G st Best location in town. —Advertisement. For the Christmas Holidays. Fortress Monroe and Virginia Beach are two very pleasant places to visit during the Christmas holidays. The steadily increas- ing numbers who go to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk from this city, on the steamers of the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company, show how popular this route is with travelers. And it deserves this popu- larity. All the steamers of this line are modern vessels, and are furnished through- out in modern style. They have their own electric lighting plant, and are heated by steam exclusively. Their salons are very handsome apartments, while their state rooms are large, somifortable and cozy. One of the steamers of this line leaves 7th street wharf every ewenimg in the year at 7 o'clock and arrives at Fortress Monroe at 7 o'clock and at Norfalk at 8 o’clock the fol- lowing morning. —_>——_. LXE & DOG'S BARK, that there is somethi glee there, axoundswhich shouldn't fou cam quiet the not Your Cough, cide; Mt does jaial . Put up in 50 cte,andi$1.00 sises, ‘i Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Or threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- ance arising from an impaired digestive system e positively cured. GROVER GRAHAM'S Remedy is a specific? The doge removes all distress and a permanent fret f the guaranteed. Send §1-00"to C0., Newburgh, bottle, express GHOvER GRAHAM SY. “and Neceive full-sized ‘as represented money will be Write for yhlet. pelt tao Seer: A -1na.20° 50-cent bottle convinces. For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books; Toilet Cases and Leather Goods. Lutz & Co., PL 497 PA. AVE. Mme of Lap: Robes and Driving Gloves. Also de7-1 ‘ Warrants Issued for Constable Gaines and Contractor Killee The little village of Rosslyn, Va., was the scene of @ small-sized riot Thursday after- noon, with the result that warrants have been issued for the arrest of Constable Gaines of that place end for John Killeen, & govefnment contractor, now engaged near the Aqueduct bridge with a large force of men. At the preliminary hearing of the case yesterday afternoon, Justice Sellers released the defendants under bond, and set Monday morning next for the trial of the case before the Rosslyn court. According to the statement of Gaines, the affair grew out of an attempt on his part to place under arrest a cart driver named Parker, for trespassing on the property of the Rosslyn Improvement Company, of which the corstable is agent. After the driver was placed under arrest a fight ensued, in which a large proportion of Rosslyn’s population joined. During the affray Gaines discharged his revolver severai times in the attempt, as charged in the warrant, to kill Killeen. All parties finally appeared before Justice Sellers, and gave bond for their appear- ance for irial Morday. It is understood that several additional warrants will be issued as the result of the affair. ae HOME FOR VETERANS. Proposition to Establish One Castle Pinckney Island. Mr. A. C. Kaufman of Charleston, S. C. who enjoys the confidence of a wide ac: quaintanceship, has been for the past two weeks in Washington advancing the pro- ject for the founding of a home for federal veterans, worn out in the service of their country, on Castle Pinckney Island, in Charleston harbor. It is claimed that this island can be con- verted into the loveliest of spots if the government will agree to make the in- vestment. Within easy view of the city of Charleston, this island of forty-seven acres, with its crumbling fortress, is ready to be transformed into the “Robert Ander- son Soldiers’ Retreat.” Mr. Kaufman says Castle Pinckney Island is the abode of health. It is sub- ject to no extremes of temperature in winter or summer. Being separated from a city it will be as secure from epidemics that prevail there as if 1,000 miles distant. These are the advantages that drew the attention of Major Gen. William B. Hazen, U. 8. A., and he advised that it be selected as the site for a soldiers’ home. The people of South Carolina and of Charleston are petitioners before Con- gress for this home; the G. A. R. and other national bodies have given their indorse- ment to it, and Congress will be asked, irrespective of party lines or factions, to give the bills pending before it favorable consideration. Mr. Kaufman has brought the matter personally before Vice President Hobart and Speaker Reed, and they have promised to consider it carefully. The bills now pending in both the Senate and the House, it is said, will. be pushed to a vote afte the Christmas holidays. Mr. Kaufman left for Philadelphia yes- terday afternoon, where by appointment ne will meet General J. P. S. Gobin, com- mancer-in-chief, G. A. R., concerning prob- able action by that organization in the matter, in view of the unanimous indorse- ment given it by the Grand Encampment at Buffalo, N. Y., last August. He is con- fident of securing Gen. Gobin’s active co- operation. —_+—_—_. Sparkle of Jewels. As long as the world lasts precious stones will continue to be the delight of all, the decoration combining beauty and elegance. Time was, and not very long ago, when it was only the favored few who could wear the gems of mother earth. Precious stones Were synonymous with wealth. Now things have changed. Competition has brought down the price of jewels, and now every well-dressed man and woman has one or more gems. What is prettier than a spar- kling diamond, the scintillating ruby of pigeon blcod redness, the soft mellow light from the emerald, or the varied-colored cpal with its myriad lights? And who Is it that can forget the sapphire with its blue lights, that seem to Fefl the beauty of the skies, or the pale blue of the turquois? Poets: have sung their praises, and bards extolled their influence. But C: has reduced their price. By his credit, all honest men and women ay Ob- tain for u smalf payment each week thing he has, and he has everything that goes by the name of jewel. His Christmas specialties are marvels, and his store spar- kles next The Star offic PRM oot ostodiotostontontorlontelodiotiotionioie oie oste ¢ Impure Blood Pimples Broke Out—Cured : by Hood’s Sarsaparilla. “My body was all broken out with plm- ples, which caused me to iF ¢ scratching. I then commenced — taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, and I now feel better and be contin CHILDS, og Ife. Mrs. T. EL LDS, Argyle ¢ Baltimore, Maryland. Remember : H Iq Sarsa= OO S parilla ¥ best—In fact,the One True Blood Purtfier. Oy ¢Hood’s Pill cure Sick Headach: gestion, biliousnes: Ss Volgt, the Jeweler, 615 7th st. n.w., opp. Patent office. Bar- gains in silverware and jewelry for Monda. Quad. silver butter dishes, $2; cake baskets, tea set, consisting of tea pot, sugar vl, cream pitcher and spoon holder, $s. This set will cost you $12 elsewhere; child's mug, $1; gold filled gents’ chains, $3 to $5; silver thimbles, 25c.; children’s silver brace- lets, $1; solid gold link buttons, dies’ silver watches, $4; gold sacred hearts, W5e.; gold baby rings, 25c.; ladies’ gold rings, with sets, $1, $1.25, $1.50; gents’ solid gold rings, with sets, $3, $4.50, $5; solid sil- ver rosaries, $5; children’s gold earrings, $1; % doz. silver-plated tea spoons, $1, and hundreds of other articles. Engraving free. t! Tee Se ee Chr. Xander, 909 7th st., recommends for Eggnog, Fruit Cake, etc., to serve to genteel guests his Gold Medal Rye Whisky, $2.20 gal., 65c. qt., as unsur- passable. Also for that purpose as very proper his 60c. qt. grades of Whisky, Rum and Old Cal. Brandy, of clean taste and flavor. That representative of Norsemen’s taste, Upsala Student Punch, $1 bottle. Ampelos Punch, $2.50 gal., 65c. qt.; basis, old sweet wines, ready for dilution for ladies’ receptions, the most approved Punch, that does not ferment on the stom- ach and leaves nd headache. it sean eegeee Don’t Let Xmas Make You Forget that we paper rooms with handsome paper for cnly $2 up. NOLT#, 810 9th st. it The Price is Not High, But JOHN LYNCH'’S Rockbridge RyeWhis- ky is finest in the world. 50c. pint. 404 9th 1 ———_-———— Misses’ Diamond Rings, 85c. Voigt’s, 615 7th st., opp. U. 8. Patent office. ate ee Tree Ornaments—Gould’s, open evenings. de10-13t* ee 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 CoO. Pa. ave. n. del5,16,17,18,20,22,24 a RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf ee Knight Templar’s Charms and 82d Degree Charms. The finest in the cl at a bargain. F. LOEWENSTEIN, 815, @ st., opp. Patent Office. CASH PAID FOR OLD GOLD AND SILVER. del6,18,20-3t* 14-Karat Amer. Watches, $16.08. Monday only. Voigt’s, 615 7th n. ate a Girls make tree toys. Gould, 9th. For Bronchial, Asthmatic and Pul- monary laints. “Brown's Bron: chial Troches” have remarkable curative properties. Sold only in boxes. ¥ gsi Royal Headache Fowders cure. 10: mh5-m,w,f,stf DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN. Mrs. Millie H Ruffin Had Reached red and One Years. The remarkable longevity of many per- sons who have died recently in Washington and vicinity has been the subject of general remark not only in the city, but elsewhere throughout the country The death of an- other centenarian is recorded. Mrs. Millie Ruffin, colored, the venerable mother of Cornelius Ruffin and Mrs. Mary Ann Pol- lard, passed away at the residence of her daughter, No. 623 L street northwest, Wed- nesday evening. She had reached the age of 101 years. Her funeral took place from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church this afternoon at 1 o'clock, and was well attended, as the dead woman enjoyed the esteem and friend- ship of a large circle eee Smoall's Christmas Flowers. J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and G streets, Washington, D. and 1153 Broadway, N. Y. Specialties: American Beauty roses and violets. All the latest floral novelties in the New York market.—Advt. > Chri Treat. During the holiday ‘week the annual Christmas dinner of the Newsboys and Children’s Aid Society will be held, and hundreds of expectant little ones are await- ing the big Christmas treat. Such treats have become one of the distinctive features of the organization. Through the generos- ity of the late Mrs. Anna M. Maulsby a home has been provided for the homeless little ones and great preparations are being made to make Christm&is a most joyous occasion. The society wants its friends to essist in the Christmas festival by con- tributions of food or money. ‘Royal adds Anti-dyspeptic quali- ties to the food. Leavening Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER €O., KEW YORK. PIANOS AND ORGANS. PIANOS, Our enormous stock embraces a variety cal- culated to please every taste and meet every purse. GRANDS UPRIGHTS of our own unequaled make, in latest styles and seoles, and in the rare woods demanded by the prevailing mcdes. WE HAVE THE LARGEST STOCK HINGTON. ARIOUS MAKES PIANOS OF AT POPULAR PRICES. An inspection of these will convince the pro- spective buyer that our prices are the lowest and our goods the most attractive. SECOND-HAND PIANO We sell used Pianos at Fifty Dollars and up- ward. Examine them. OUR TERMS OF PAYMENT LIBERAL. PIANOS. de18 New Upright, $5 Per Month. We bave a beautiful new Upright which We sell at $5 per month; guar- anteed for seven ears, and made by ‘one of the oldest firms in New York, WORCH’S, 923 F St. N.W. Pianos Moved, Tuned, Packed and Shipped. del5-20d The Hazelton Piano== The most expensively made piano of America. ._ The highest type of ar- tistic piano building. NOT a popular piano; but the choice of refined musical taste. _ D; G. Pfeiffer’s Piano Ware Rooms, 929 F Street. Ge16 81,59 Open evenings. A Fine Piano For $250. The price ts low fer ahy Piano- dct the very excellence of these instruments makes it doubly low. Thai's the result cf price cnitiug tight throngh the stock. Ad- yance “83 cases und all the ftoprovements, too. Cash-or time. $10 or $8 monthly pas- \_ THE PIANO EXCHANGE, 913 Pa. ave, e17-208 .| BEAUTIFUL SKIN Soft, White Hends, with Shapely Nails, Luxn- riant Hair with Clean, Wholesome Seulp, pro duced by CUTICURA SOAP, the most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, wel Purest and sweetest, for tollet, bath and nursery. The only preventive of inflamma- tion and clogging of the PORES. Witicura SOAP 1s sold throughout DRUG U.S. A. C> “How to Purity and Beautify the Skin, Scalp and Mair,” mailed free. the world POTTER ND CHEM. CORP., Sole Props., Boston, 5 Itching and eoaly. instantly Baby Humorsjivei by CUTICURA REMB PIANOS | AND ORGANS, = for a magnificent Sherwood & Co Upright Grand Reduced from $300, Wbtdil splendid tone and action, Terms, $5 monthly. New style bard- $5 monthly payments. and is never sold for wood stool and J: nese silk scarf in. ‘This superb instrument bas large, hand less than $300, Special eluded. No excaanges. some, massive case, for Christmas week only $ 1 55 G. Smith, 1225 Pa. Ave, ESTABLISHED 1842. Stieff, Without a Rival for Tone, Touch and Durabilit: The Stieff Piano Is regarded by its thousands of pur- chasets as one of the best musical instruments on the market today. A number of bargains in slightly used Pianos. We have our own warerooms, so you have the advantage of dealing directly with manufacturer. Until Christmas we will be open evenings. Stieff Piano Warerooms, 521 Eleventh St. N. W. 3. ¢. CoyLiIrr, Manager. de18 John F. Ellis & Co., 937 Pennsylvania Avenue, OLDEST MUSIC HOUST: IN THE CITY, Established 1852. Chickering Pianos < and on aces ig discount for cash or she Tt will pay yon stock—get our pi ter over before yeu purel » os take in part pay for new al Old Pi wil value wed and repo tred—m packed and ship- ped by first-class workmen, John F. Ellis & Co., 937 Pennsylvania Ave. de16-tf Pianos tuned John F. Ellis & Co., 937 PED . AVE. Oldest Music House in the City. ESTABLISHED 1852. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL KINDS, Mandolins and Guitars At prices that will break the record. Largest an@ most complete stock in the city. V2 off GENUINE WASHBURN Mandoe lins and Guitars at a discount of one-third from regular selling price. No extra charge for case. Mandolins from $1.95 up. Guitars from $2.85 up. Be sure to call and examine our stock before yout purchase. f the latest invention Music Boxes if omc'tiiies" Autoharps, Cornets, Gramophones, Violins, Music Satchels, Music Rolls, Music Books Come promptly and make your selection, and will lay it aside for you and deliver it on Chri mai . You are cordially invited to come and see the goods. A visit of inspection does not ob- ligate you to purchase. Remember our name and umber. John F. Ellis & Co., 937 Pennsylvania Ave. del6-tf PIANO TUNING, By F. L. BABEDDRIER, late 15 ycars Ellis & Co. Best facilities for t eh rep of Pianos and Ocgaus. 518 4th n.e. nolZ-2m* A Musical Xmas. “EVERYTHING IN THE MUSIC 7 LINE.” WE WILL BE OPEN EVEN- INGS UNTIL AFTER THE HO- LIDAYS, WITH THE FINEST DISPLAY OF PIANOS, OR- GANS, AEOLIANS, _ MUSIC BOXES, MANDOLINS, GUI- TARS, BANJOS, etc., ete. LOW- EST PRICES. Sanders & Stayman’s NEW PALACE OF MUSIC, 1227 © ST. NW. Rultimore Store, i3.N. Charles et Percy S. Foster, Manager. Gell-it