Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1897, Page 16

ae 16 — LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. —The Rays in Academy of Must Hot Old Time.” Bijou Theater. and Burlesque. Columna Theater. Grand Opera House. haps. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater._Sam Devere's Own Company. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“Cum- berland, ‘61." “4 High-class Vaudeville “The Passion Play.” ‘McCarthy's Mis- New National Theater.—“‘What Happen- ed to Jones.” Armory.—Dramatie re- ockey for the benefit of the poor. ‘Trinity Parish Hall.—Iliustrated lecture, by Rev. R. P. Williams, on “St. Paul.” lascnic Temple, 9th and F_ streets.— Sviritualists’ Bazaar. Willard Hall.—The Biograph. _— CURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont nd intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. amer Wakefleld for Colonial Beach and landings at 7 a.m. Ste: Washington Fortress Monroe at 7 Trains leave 1 for p.m. Street and Pennsylvania ston hourly from 8 a.m. tc Norfolk and 3% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 am Account of t tickets will be fold at the low rate of one and one-third fare from Washington to Pittsburg, Wh ing, Parkersburg and local points between Pittsburg and Whee! vod going on December 24, and S1 and January 1, 1898, valid for return until January 4, Iss. Special rate and limit for students. Ap- ply city ticket offices of this company. Tourist Sleeping Car will leave Washing- ton for the Pa fic coast every Tuesday at $40 p.m. going via St. Louis. HANDSOME READING LAMPS, $1 &$1.25. Perfect light. SHEDD & BRO., 432 9th. OLD CARPETS LOOK BRAND NEW after we've cleaned them. We take out every particle of dust. Empire Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning Works, 681-3 Mass ave. Puritan Oil H . 34.00. Gas Heaters and Radiators. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. ORDER “PABST” FOR XMAS. No other beer in America is so popular—so “Doppel Braeu” is our da fine. Delivered to hom Write or telephon Prompt de- pst Brewing Co., 703 N. Cap. st. Gas Heaters. man & Co. 616 12th st. '. A. Mudé a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's y Roasted Coffee. No equal at any Sugars at cost. Open evenings un- ©. D. Kenny. 1 ALL.—B vamp and I SHEDD & BRO., 4 FOR CHRISTMAS. Lamp beats them all. all righ to a customer. pair for Andirons is cheap. Drop Light. complete & CO., 12th and G. Mixed Nut r $1; 9 Ibs. Candy, mixed, for $1. At J. T. D. > stores. Gould—Tree Toys—Open evenings. - will buy highest grade Lamp, bi Hant light; made perfect. Muddiman & Co. Pourd and ke, 20. vit Cak ; Pure e nglers a ing Cigars by the box gar Factory, 111 Pa.av. Banquet Lamp tment: man & Co. 616 12th. »P LIGHTS, 75e where.) Shedd & Bro., 9th. AND DISTRICT. Aged Lady Injured. Mrs. Hicks, mother of Mrs. J. B. Loyd, of No. % W street, fell from a doorstep last Thursday. breaking her hip. Her con- dition is v serious, owing to her ad- vanesd age. —— d Ingeniously Written x as there ts common sense our prices must remain the pest appeal butter, $1.45. . Oy Advt. pen House New Year Day. An “at home” was given by the Legion of Loyal Women last night at their rooms, No. 419 10th street. A paper was read by Mrs. E. C. Cleavers and the following addi- tional Jered: Piano recital, ong. by Miss Mat- Sinclair; piano : song, by were to furnis! is planning Amer. Prem. Stamp Co., at 512 9th st. n.w., will sell their stock by a row morn- 11 o'clock, Sut- At Stinemetz & Son's. Ar ideal Christmas present is one which combines usefulness with beauty. To those who can afford it a sealskin wrap is re- garded as one of the most vleasing and priate. A nice umbre a mackin- n. a fur rus, a tur muff, an opera cloak 1 these are ul and dressy. In th house of Stinemetz & Son there © of sealskin wraps, all new and a line of opera and is beautiful and styl- an lamb blouse is a new tinemetz and is dainty and iness ish. The P. ation of elegant. ——_ Piano $225, $5 Payments. Pa_ ave.—Advt. —__ city and Inexpen pite the inclement weath t of M. W. Bev was crowded today, to his Mr. told a St > had Upright ive. rv the large ridge, 1215 and every utmost to wait H. Dulin, one ar reporter this ever seen business We have,” said Mr. mer and more varied stock ever had before, and the less than I have ever known F stre clerk was on the taxed us-omers. ablishment rich cut ss in profusion from iarge and elegant unch bowls to the smallest of salt cellars. ecorated china and porcelain a greater was never before shown. Bric-a- * china and imported art novelties are pensive Xmas Their display of sterling silver ond description and has to be appreciated. You ent as cheap as from that price up to what you wish to invest. cesses Elphonzo Youngs Company Offer Carlsbad stuffed plums, in 2-Ib. boxes, at We and Weisbacen stuffed prunes, in y hardwood boxes, at Sc. Also e fruit, assorted, at $1.50. Look up our ads. in other columas of this paper. —Advertisement. > Injunction Asked For. a suit in equity, naming the Douglas Cutter Saw Company and Charles H. Doug- las as defendants, instituted late yesterday afternoon, Henry O. Towles asks the court to restrain by injunction the defendant co; ny from selling, hypothecating or as- signing certain patent rights, pending the determination of a suit at la} ae Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real @state. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Acvertisement. COUNT DE VECCHI'S DEATH General Opinien That It Was the Result of an Experiment. Supposed That He Ate Poisonous Fungi, Which He Thought Had Been Rendered Harmless. It is now the general opinion that Col. Achilles de Vecchi, who died from mush- reem polsoning, met his death from eat- ing fungi of the variety which he knew to be poisonous, but which he thought had been so treated as to render them harm- less. It was supposed at the time that the unfortunate man had confounded the amanita muscaria with the amanita cae- serea. Thomas A. Williams of the De- partment of Agriculture and president of the Washington Mycological Club is of the opinion that the mushrooms were eaten with a full knowledge of their character and not by accident. +It appears that Col. de Vecchi had been testing musnrooms for some time, and considered the virulent properties of the amanita muscaria nad been overestimated. He accordingly experimented with it. The skin was removed ard possibly treated in other ways, and then it was eaten in con- siderable quantities. Mr. Williams thinks Dr. Kelley simply followed Col. de Vecchi's directions. It is probable that he made a test with silver. Any mushroom r fungus which is sup- pesed to be poisonou is claimed, will blacken silver when applied to it. Mr. Williams says that none of these tests are infallible, and that a person should be as certain that what he is eating is a@ non-poisoaous fungus as he is of a po- tato or turnip. The Mycological Club. Tt is a rather curious fact that the lo- cal Mycological Club, organized for the study of edible and poisonous fungi, was organized only a few days before Col. de Vecchi and Dr. Kelley were poisoned. The Washington Mycological Club was organized with a view of bringing together ali persons interested scientifically or eco- nemically in the study of fungi. The prin- cipal objects of the club are the identifi- nm and classification of fungi, particu- larly the larger and fleshier sorts, and to the edible species and the noxious ané poisonous kinds likely to be mistaken for them; to aro greater interest in, and a wider appreciation of, these plants a source of food, and to gather and sformation regarding edible kinds by means of exhibi- and publications, and_ to 1 study of the fungus flora 1 vicinity. Washington Dering the mushreom ‘season regular exhibitions and occasional field meetings will be held, and during the winter the meetii to disc! the ted more particularly lectures and the study of preserved forms. s will be devi jons, more easily Any one may become a member upon the payment of the annual membership fee of $1. All who are interested in this study and ia furthering the objects of the club and who wish to become more inti- nted with these fungi are d to join. 5 President, Thomas A. lent, G. H. Hicks; sec- relary-treasure! K. Chesnut; corre- spond secreta Mrs. Mary Fuller; curator, Mrs. E. M. Williams. Study of Fungi. Mr. Williams told a Star reporter that the membership of the club is already twenty or twenty-five and is on the in- crease. Meetings will be held regularly after the holiday ry two weeks at the Columbian University. He states that this is one of the finest sections in the coun- for the study of fungi. During the seasons when they appear, the members of the club will go out and collect them. The first mycological club was in Be ton, the second was in New York, third in Philadelphia and the local one, fourth. The second club was formed in Philadel- phia in the Academy of Science, and steps ure being taken for the formation of a club in St. Paul, Minn. All sorts of peo- ple become members of the club, and ft is thought they will stimulate people to the use of a valuable food supply and ex- tend the knowledge among the people of the various kinds of mushrooms that grow in the United States, their seasons and methods of preparation. One member of the New York club sent $500 abroad as a first order for books on mycology. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION. Treat Pomised to Inmates of German Orphan Asylum. ‘The Christmas celebration at the German Orphan Asylum, it is promised, will be more than usually attractive. It will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Con- be sent to Edward Koch, at the office of the Washington 10 6th street northwest, or te hneider, 213 11th street north- Graff, 409 3d street north- ;_F. Imhof, 1422 L street northwest; R. Botsch, 1414 22d street northwes*: M. De Grain, 643 G street southeast, and Henry Ermold, the superintendent. Se PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES. Anniversary Celebrated and Associa- tion Officers Elected. The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Reserve Association was held last night at the Hotel Johnson. The thirty-sixth an- niversery of the battle of Dranesville was celebrate The officers were re-elected for the ensuing year. They are as follows: Col. H. B. McKean, president; Dr. A. B. Jamescn, vice president; W. H. Gibson, treasurer, and P. H. McNulty, secretary. After the transaction of routine business the members enjoyed a banquet. Impromptu speeches were made by Representative Cod- ding, Major Stevens and others and a tele- gram of greeting from comrades at New Castle was read. The association indors- ed Lieut. Col. William Sinclair for pro- motion to the rank of brigadier general. Catering to All Classes. The virtual park of private carriages that occupies Pennsylvanla avenue in front of Galt’s jewelry store every day is the best evidence as to where the well-to-do and the wealthy are doing their holiday gift buying. While fine watches and be- jeweled trinkets are greatly sought, there is an unusually large demand for the cut glass and silver wars, of which Galt & Bro. carry such a large and magnificent stock. The wealthy are not alone catered to at Gait’ however, as there are many articles 0! ling character offered at moderate es, the ladies’ and gentle- nid watches at $25 and $35, respec- being striking and widely appreciat- ed illustrations of this fact. >— Filed for Probate. ‘The will of the late A. S. Browne, dated January 2, 1893, has been filed for probate. The entire estate of the deceased is left to Emma, May and Annie Dabney. May Dabney is named as administratix. —>—_—_ The Modern Drug Store. There was a time, and not so very long ago, when you could obtain at the drug store drugs only, and not a very extensive line of them. Today all that is changed,’ and in this advanced age of ours a visit to a drug store can be made one of pleasure— that is, provided you visit one of the char- acter of Williams’ Temple Drug Store, 9th and F streets. For there you can have not only prescriptions most carefully com- pounded of the purest drugs, and make se- lections from an unlimited line of standard remedies, but you can also select many a pleasing gift for Christmas remembrances. For instance, there you will find tinnumer- able articles for the toilet table, perfumes, foreign and domestic, atomizers, shaving mugs, soaps, and so on. All useful as well as attractive, and at the very lowest prices. ee A valuable piece of ground, fronting on 19th street and on Columbia road, and near their intersection will be sold at auction tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock by trustees. See advertisement for particulars. e —_.——_ Valuable unimproved property fronting on the west side of Connecticut avenue and on 18th street betwen L and M streets northwest will be sold by trustees tomor- row afternoon at 3 o’clock. See advertise- ment for full description and terms. © THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY; DECEMBER 21, 1897—16 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER.—The audi- ente at the New National’ Theater last night accorded an enthusiastic welcome to the second play from the pen of Mr. George H. Broadhurst which Washington has seen this season. While “What Happened to Jones” suffers some by comparison, both in the matter of authorship and of cast, it is a wonderfully jolly and ingenious enter- tainment; one which fully rewarded the people who attended last night. In plot it is clever and consistent to a praiseworthy degree. It amuses more by its intrinsic fun than by the energetic endeavors of the company to prevent any possible halt in the action. It was sometimes that, in spite of the palpable efforts to be funny than because of them, the audience laughed last night. Mr. Broadhurst has the facility of a chef in blending old ingredients into new and palatable forms. The old gentleman, who has gone on a lark and fears the con- fequences at home, is as familiar as the irresponsible young man who finds him- self required to assume the guise of clerical dignity. Both of them are present, but so neatly arranged are the surprises that the impression of triteness does not assert it- self. The novelty in character was con- tributed by Miss Mattie Ferguson, who impersonated a Swedish servant girl with a calm, imperturbable humor that was im- mensely enjoyable. Mr. George C. Boni- face is zealous in his portrayal of the young drummer for a hymn-book firm, who carries playing cards as a side line, and whose escapades and embarrassments give foundation for the title of the play. Anna Belmont was an attractive and viva- cious young woman. But the charm of the piece was not in its character-delineation; neither was it in symmetrical construction. It was in the lavish succession of incidents which seemeé to tumble from a mental cornucopia; whose supply was shut off merely out of deference to public conveni- ence and not because the author's resources had come to an end or because the story called for a denouement. “What Happened to Jones” is a rollicking procession of lu- dicrous events, held together by genuinely bright conversation and interpreted by a company which does not fall below the average. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —Lovers of dramatic situations and fre- quent climaxes will derive satisfaction from witnessing Augustus Pitou’s produc- tion of Franklin Fyles’ “Cumberland '61" at the Lafayette Square Theater. Its pres- entation {in Washington last night for the first time was made before a: small audi- ence and one more apt to regard the melo- dramatic climaxes with a smile than with clamorous applause. The general theme of the story has been time-worn in other plays than Cumberland '61, but the author has endeavored to reinforce it by weaving into it the threads of two minor plots, a Ken- tucky vendetta and the vengeance of a disowned half-breed son. Cumberiand '61 a war play, beginning with romance at West Point and reality at the front. Of course, the hero and heroine tind their sympathies arrayed with the op- Pp ig factions of the great civil struggle, their troubles being increased by having inherited the feud between their families. ‘The scene of action shifts rapidly from the peaceful shores of the Hudson to the wilds of Kentucky, where @ marriage ceremony is performed under the stress of war time circumstances between the heroine and the villain in a dismantled church by the glare of a bonfire. The true lover arrives upon the scene too lat2 for the ceremony, but in time to be captured by the enemy and threatened with being hung as a spy. The scenic hit of the play is a burning bridge, realism being given to the effect by the use of steam for smoke and liberal utiliza- tion of red fire. The members of the company deserv praise for the efliciemt manner in which they performed their parts. There is some excellent material in the cast, especially in the younger portion of it. Lionel Barry- more as Adolphus Drayton Lenox, a West Point cadet and aft ard a lieutenant in the United States army; John E. Kellerd as Dirk Kansett, the half-breed son of Coi. Murdock; Viola Black as Pink Victor, the Caughter of the Missouri widow; Alvin Drehle as Rance, a Kentuckian, and Flor- ence Rockwell as Alice Ainsley, the moun- taineer’s daughter, took the parts of the young people in the play. Charles C. Craig us Bennett Ainsiey, a Cumberland moun- taineer; W. J. Ferguson as John Lenox, au idle New Yorker; Frank Losee as Col. Mur- dock, and Edgar L. D: port as Gordon Grayne, a cadet lieutenant, filled the prin- cipal male roles, while Amelia Summer- ville took the part of Mrs. Victor, the Mi: souri widow. Millie Sackett as Mamn Hans, Richard Webster as Uncle Absalom S. K. Chester as Manning, the chaplat and Richard Malschien as Zeb, a Kentuck- ian, completed the cast. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—“A Hot Old Time,” as presented by the Rays at the Academy of Music last night was as en- Joyable a conceit of the kind as has been Seen at that playhouse for some time. The farce is nothing more than a vehicle to car- ry along the exceptional abilities of Johnny Ray and his wife and the other members of the company in the fun-making line, but it caught the fancy of the audience from the beginning, and it 1s no misnomer to say the play was one continuous laugh. John- ny Ray is one of the cleverest Irishmen in the business, and, with his wife, made a team on the vaudeville stage that could not be beaten. In their first season as stars they have already made a reputation. The audience that was present fully attested the popularity of the Rays, for, although it was a rainy night, the house was crowded from orchestra to the last row in the gal- lery The Rays are supyorted by a com- pany that 1s eminently satisfactory in every detail. There are chances given for some excellent specialties, and in these Marshall and Nelson, Bernard Dyllyn, Gil- bert Girard and Miss Clafflin secured en- thusiastic encores for bright turns. The best work, after that of Johnny Ray, was done by Mr. Saylor, who had the hard job ef counterfeiting Ray's make-up and his actions, but he did it well. The situations, based on this dual role, as it seemed to be, were extremely funny and made up the principal part of the action. Mr. Leach also did some good work, but, as stated above, the whole company was above the average. “A Hot Old Time” may be de- pended this week to draw some of the largest crowds to the Academy of the sea- son. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—‘McCarthy’s Mishaps,”” with its breezy witticisms, with its Irish jokes, ofttimes mixed in’ with getuine Irish bulls, with its catchy topical songs and graceful, fancy dancing, was the attraction which provoked the mirth of a large audience at the Grand Opera House last night. Besides the mishaps of Mr. McCarthy, which seems to be the only con- nesting thread in the way of a plot running through the three acts, there are interpo- lated a number of highly entertaining spe- cialties, which all conduce to the making of an entertaining vaudeville performance. Barney Furguson, in the leading part, has lost none of the artistic cunning which has made the character attractive for two thousand nights. Sam Ryan, his principal associate in fun-making, is also playing in his old-time form, and as Mulligan divides mirth-making honors with the irrepressible McCarthy. Lew Spencer, who does a burnt cork turn, was very amusing, and treated the audience to some “gags” which at least have the merit of not being so badly shop- worn as the average current article in that line. Charles Eastwood came as near imi- tating Fritz Emmet in make-up and Yodel songs as It seems possible to duplicate the work of that famous artist. Steve Fergu- son, in the triple character of McGinnis, fond of a joke; One Lung, a Chinaman, and Oscar, a waiter, was decidedly funny in all. Miss Camilla Martin, as the odd but enterprising damsel who finally becomes the spouse of McCarthy, was very clever and amusing. The Carlisle Sisters did some very good dancing, and, altogether, Se = act agen ae @ production ich dese: e nage of love a good laugh. ae ees KERNAN'’S LYCEUM THEATER.— When vaudeville was in its infancy Sam Devere made his reputation as a comedian, and since the public has led first- class variety shows he has always catered to its wants. This season he has a com- Fany of specialists, which opened last night at Kernan’s, to give Washingtonians a chance for a performance out of the ordi- nary. Although the night was bad, the house was comfortably filled, and evel body enjoyed the show, which is one of the best seen here this season. As an enter- tainer the head of the organization, Sam Devere, stands pre-eminent, and his spe- clalty, which included some racy sougs, With hanjo accompaniment, were enthu- siastically received. The feature of the Pregram is the barefoot Trees dance, cleverly executed by Miss Mildred De Gray. The Glsandos, @ pair of French merry- makers, proved a whole show in them- selves, their acrobatic feats and musical specialties being highly enjoyable. Cath- bette Palmer executed a ee of wildering intricacy, erself in bow knots only to unravel herself in a 'y moment. Prof. Parker, with his troupe of trained dogs, was highlg entertaining, the dogs showing greater preficiency than ever. Pearl Haight presented @ bouquet of rare musical gems in her ow clever style, and the Rice Brothers had @ brand new gym- nastio specialty: Walter Talbot sang in a pleaging tenor voice? and Byron and don had an amusing sketch. Leonard and Dean, a clever colored sketch feam, were also good. “The Paop @’Day Club” closed the entertainment. THD BIJOU THEATER.—By far the best entertainment yet to ee at the Bijou was given last nig! Ht was a specialty performance of mafked excellence, and pleased the large audienee beyond measure. Each one of the rumbers was a star spe- cialty, and the avpearaace of the famous Washburn Sisters was tue bright particular feature of a very -bright entertainment. These artists are teo well known in the vaudeville world to need comment. They stand at the head, and the substitution of Irene for Lillian 1s rather in the shape of an improvement, if such were possible. Then there was Pete Baker, the German comedian, whose fun is pure and whole- some. Harry De Gray and Mile. Josephine present a mystical seance, entitled “Sybil’s Dream." Simmons and Gibbs, in a clever turn, continue their success of last week. Ida Howell, the sweet Bijou singer, has a beuquet of new songs, and the McCarthys have a sketch that provokes roars of laughter. Collins and Daily are clever in their sallies of repartee. Cora Routt, the dashing soubrette, was delayed en route and did not appear, although the manage- ment promises her appearance tonight. After the specialties the Bijou stock com- pany presented a roaring burletta. MISS VOCKEY’S RECITAL.—Miss Ellen Vockey’s costume dramatic recital, to be given at National Riftes~ armory this even- ing, promises to be one of the most en- jJoyable events of the kind to be given this season, The affair is given in ald of the poor of the city, and this in itself ig enough to insure a crowded house, when the well-known generosity of Washington- fans {s considered. In addition’ to iss Vockey’s selections there wiil be a program of musical numbers by the well-known Tuxedo Mandolin Club and other select local talent that will add much to the evening's entertainment. Miss Vockey 1s well known as a delineator of the dramatic art as embraced in monologue work, and her recital should be enjoyable in every feature. ae Let It Be Flowers. Fine healthy plants make elegant gifts. Pretty ferns as low as 25c. at Gude's, 1224 F. — Advertisement. ——-___ Maker to Buyer. To be able to »urchase merchandise directly from the manufacturer and there- by save a middleman’s profit and get the newest and best goods is a feature which Washingtonians are not accustomed to. But it is a fact that in the extensive es- tablishment of Topham leather goods in endless variety are daily manufactured for the wholesale and retail trade. If you buy there you get the freshest goods obtainable at the most moderate prices. One of the holiday features is a real monkey skin pocket book with heavy gold plating on solid silver trimmings at $ This year the firm is making a drive on handsome card cases and pocket books with sterling silver ornamentation at the price of the plain leather goods. > A Lesson in Patriotism To the Editor of The Evening Star: Your splendid editorial in Wednesday's Star on the proposed jegislation for opening the Museum, Botanicat Gardens and Con- gressional Library on Sunday afternoons, as urged by the German-American Union of this city, will be indorsed by every pa- triot. I desire to especially call attention to the Congressional (Nattonal) Librar: the dignity of its proportions and design, in richness and harmony of adornment, in the perfect adaptation to the purpose for which it is intended, the Library of C gress stands today as America’s high: arehitectural achievement. It is the prod- uct of American talent; art and workman- ship; tts architects, painters and sculptors are all American citizens!, To make it pos- sible for everybody to see such a building should not be considered by the controlling authorities a3 a favor; but as a duty. There is no better object lesson to teach-patriot- ism than the-National Library. Let the man of the-people,-with his fam- ily, visit the National Library on Sunday afternoon; let him’show his children those masterpieces of the -archfiect, painter and sculptor, and Jet him tell them: This is the work of American citizens! J. W. D. December 18, 1897. —_—_.__ Upright Pia Rented, 84 Mo. F. G. Smith, 1225 Pa. ave.—Aavt. ee ES Navy Yard Employes To the Editor of The Evening Star: While the ‘government clerks are giving so many reasons why they should, above any one else, have thirty days’ leave and thirty days’ sick leave, let them consider if they were paid per diem, as they should be, what they would have to howl about. In the navy yards the employes are paid by the hour, and work elght hours. They get no thirty days’ leave, no sic leave, nor half-day holiday before holidays to buy turkeys, unless at their own ex- pense. Even then it is a great favor granted to them. If taken sick any time during the day their pay stops at the same time; and if one minute late in the morn- ing or noon they Jose half a day's work, ard an officer in charge of each piece of werk goes around every hour to see what progress is made. It will be easily under- stcod that any menial work in one of the Gepartments is better than a navy yard job. A NAVY YARD EMPLOYE. December 20, 1897. _—_—_——___ Transfers of Real Estate. No. 224 East Capitol street—Mahlon Ash- ford et al. to American 8. and T. Company, part lot 2, square 759; $6,000. No. 222 East Capitol street—Same to Martha V. Moore, parts original lots 2 and 3, square 759; $5,350. Georgetown—Mary G. Atkinson to Wm. A. Fenwick, part lot 4, in the Slip; $10. White Haven—Co-operative Bullding Bank to Lelia D. Emig, lots 7 to 10, and east half lot 11, block 11; $4,685.70. Effingham Place—Mordecai T. Cockey et al. to Wm. L. Lanning, part lot 11, block 4; $5. Garfield Heights—John T. Gaskin et ux. to Wm. A. Wells, jr., lot 9, block 5; $125. Reno—James Keene et ux. to Jesse and Agnes Smith, part; $300. Anacostia—Christian G. Lederer et al., trustees, ito Robt. H. Slatford, lot 52: $1,175. Marshall—Miletus J. Wine et ux. to Armi- stead O. Mickens, lot 17, block 5; $10. Wesley Heights—John E. Williams to John Williams, lots 1 to 4, block 24; $10. E street northwest near 26th street—Ira W. Hopkins et al., trustees, to Louis Gund- ling, original lot 5, square 20; $1,450. Twenty-second and F streets northwest— Chas. E. Banes et ux. to Annie A. C. Fel- ter, lot 42, square 80; $10. B street northeast between 8th and 9th streets—Miranda W. Fuller to Josephine A. Olmstead, lot 7, square 917; $10. Morris Place northeast between 6th and 7th streets—R. Harry Johnson to Wm. A. H. Church, lots 148 and 149, square 860; $10. ——— Turkeys! . Turkeys! Leave your order with.us for your Christ- mas Turkey—fattened, dressed and drawn specially for us. 8. HJ Murray,2203 14th n.w. it ———-———_ De Nunsie Released. On motion of the district attorney, the charge of assault with intent to rape, pending against Bertadino de Nunzio, has been nolle prossed,:and an order was signed directing the release from jail of De Nunzio. P De Nunzio is the Italian musician who, it was charged, assaulted ttle Dora Ax the ith of last September. . —_—_>— $3.50 Holiday Rates to Ft. Monroe $3.50 Norfolk, Portsmouth & Newport News. Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. will sell tickets to above points Dec. 22, 23 and 24—good to return until Jan. 2, inclusive—at $8.50 for the round trip. See ad., page 16. —Advertisement. ———_>— Divorce Granted. Judge Cox has granted Christopher Georgius a divoree from Martha A. Geo The suit was instituted Septem- ber ai last. Mr. Georgius asked for a legal separation on the ground of adultery. ee Estey Organ $35, $1 Weekly. F. G. Smith, 1225 Pa, ave.—Advt, CENTRAL LABOR UNION Discussion of Bill Before Congress Relative to Oonvict Labor Products, Question Referred to Legislative Com- mittee—Suapport Pledged to Y. M. Cc. A. Building Project. The weekly meeting last evening of the Central Labor Union was well attended. President Milford Spohn presided and Mr. J. J. Crowley was secretary. a A communication to President Spohn from Representative James L. Slayden of Texas, relative to a bill introduced by Mr. Slayden in the House during April last, was read. The bill provides “that all goods, wares ard merchandise, of whatever sort, which are made by the labor of convicts, In whole or in part, when transported into any state or territory, and which shall remain there- in for use, consumption or sale, or for storage therein, shall, upon arrival in such state or territory, be subject to the opera- tion and effect of the laws of such state or territory, enacted in thé exercise of its po- lice or taxing powers, to the same extent and in like manner as though such articles had been produced in such state or terri- tory, and shall not be exempt therefrom by reason of being introduced therein in orig- inal packages or otherwise.” In his letter Mr. Slayden says: “I had hoped the bill might pass without serious opposition. My bill, should it become law, would, I venture ‘to believe, prove the deathblow to convict competition with hon- est labor. “Commerce between the states can only be controlled or regulated by Congress. Without some such bill as mine, convi employed under the lease or other system in a given state can be kept in a disastrous competition with the honest labor of any other state. Should my bill become law it will be a simple and easy matter to induce most of the states to enact the supple- mental legislation required to absolutely abolish convict competition. Of course, convicts are not going to be maintained in idleness. Humanity and the policies of all states throughout the world forbid it. But ultimately, if we can kill their employment otherwise, they will be forced upon the public roads, a spectes of work which can hardly be considered competition, because experience teaches us that the people will not tax themselves directly to make a good system of roads, however much they may be needed. “I hope some time to see united labor making a general demand for such a pian of working the criminal classes.” A long discussion on the merit followed the reading of Mr. Slz munication, and the ~whole finally referred to the legislat tee. : The spectal committee appointed at a pr vious meeting to consider a Young Men's Christian Assi to the erection of the propo: ing submitted the following, adopted: “In the Young Men's Christian Associa tion this body recognizes an organi t has ac pledge our moral the endeavor to construct a buil devoted to its use, and that we will sup- port this project in view of the fact that union labor only will be employed in the erection of the buildin > — ALOON LEAGUE, of the bili ‘den 3 com- te and financial ANTI-! Minetcen Organizations Represented at the Meeting Last Night. Representatives of nineteen churches, temperance societies and’ religious organi- all at the “dry” meeting of the Anti-Saloon League last night. The meeting was held in the league's hall, at No. 623 Louisiana avenue, with President Ewin in the chair. Prayer was offered by the chaplain, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D.D., and reports were made by President Ewin for the executive com- mittee, John F. Vinal and Albert E, Shoe- maker for the committee on mass meetings, A. N. Canfield for the committee on™ co- operation, and Mr. Shoemaker for the com- mictee on protests, and as attorney for the league. Mr. Je: Suter, secretary, sub- mitted a statement of a s and Habili- ties, and the subject of finaices was the special order of the evening. The league is trying to close the year free from an old debt, one of not very large proportions, but of great persistency. The secretary was instructed to give the matter personal attention. Mr. M. J. Sullivan of Cammack Tent, I. O. R., and Mr. A. M. Brown of Columbia Lodge, L O. G. T., present for the first time, were introduced to the league. Mr. Howard O. Emmons, grand chief teraplar of Maryland, I. O. G. T., addressed the league by invitation, telling of the Antl- Saloon League work in Montgomery and Prince George's counties. It was reported on behalf of the executive committee that James L. Ewin, Albert E. Shoemaker, Mrs. H. A. Gillenwater, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., and Jesse C. Suter were elected as delegates from the District of Columbia Anti-Saloon League to the national anti-saloon convention, to be held at Columbus, Ohlo, January 11 to and Mr. J. H. Blackford, Mrs. Isabel Helmick, Col. John F. Vinal, Mr. A. L. Swartwout and Mrs. Mary M. North were named as alternates. The thanks of the league were voted to Mr. A. N. Canfield for the publication, at his cwn expense, of his review of the re- ports of the major of police and excise board, which appeared originally in The Star. It has been published, with addi- tions, in the form of a pamphlet, entitled “Does It Pay?" ——— Reduced Rates for Students via Penn- vania 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. Lonis, 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. SS Potomac Pulp Mill Case. The trial of the case of the state of Mary- land against the Piedmont Pulp Company, charged with polluting the Potomac river, is still in progress at Frederick, Md. Sat- urday there was a very novel witness Placed on the stand. It was a stereopticon, with which were shown views of various places along the Potomac where the water is said to be contaminated, also views showing the water itself, with alleged con- taminating particles magnified. Inasmuch as there are 225 witnesses to be examined, the case will probably occupy several weeks, and it is proposed to hold evening sessions, commencing tonight. Twelve of the leading attorneys of the Frederick and Alleghany county bar are conducting the case. : = zations answered to the roll GO TU YOUR DOCTOR for ad- vice; he is the best man to tell you 'what medicines yuu need. Go to your druggist for your Best. medicines; he knows more it ° than a dry goods man, Stick to rour doctor and to your ist if vou are a sick man, BUT DON'T GO YOUR DRUGGIST FOR AD: VICB. If your doctor tells you to get Scott's Emul- sion it is because he knows it to be .be remedy in all conditions of wasting. the one reliable, per- manent preparation. 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A called meeting of the Congress Heights Citizens’ Association was held last evening for the purpose of considering the different plans offered for getting the elec- tric cars across the navy yard bridge in a more satisfactory manner than by horses. it was suggested that the inconvenience of not having the cars lighted on the bridge by electricity at night, which is Impossible without a maintenance of the connection between the underground and overhead systems, is such that the patrons of the Mine ought not to be subjected to, it and the consensus of opinion was that the sug- gestion in.the editorial in The Star for the Placing of a modified trolley on the top of the bridge at the center is entirely feasibie and unobjectionable. It was regarded as the broper solution of this difficulty. This, it was stated, is the last link necessary to give the people on the south side of the Tiver rapid transit, and the plan was voted to be the most feasible yet suggested. ae eas WHI Celebrate Forefathers’ Day. “Forefathers’ day” will be celebrated to- morrow evenirg at the First Congrega- tional Church, 10th and G streets, under the auspices of the Congregational Club. Among the distinguished sreakers from whom addresses are expected are Mr. Chauncey M. Depew of New York and Mr. Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the interior. The program ts an elaborate one. fumes. Rabuteau Quadruple Extract, 50c.: Queen Anne Cologne, Violet and Toilet Extracts, 3ie., 42c., Sve. lith and F. In the Interest of Dr. Brooks. A delegation of coiored citizens, including Dr. A. H. Stevens, Wm. T. Naylor, L. H. Peterson, J. T. Walker, E. J. Morton and others, called upon the Commissioners this morning to urge the appointment of Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nine- teenth Street Baptist Church, as a trustee of the ninth division of the public schools, to succeed Trustee Blanche K. Bruce. who is reported as intending to resign, It is understood that iu the absence of Com- missioner Ross nothing will be done in the matter by Commissioners Wight and Black, who have, it is said, as yet no know! personally that Trustee Bruce intends resign. Unexcelled Hood’s Sarsaparilla Gives Ap- petite and Strength. ‘arsaparilia all the year peritier. Nothing ‘will T used ft at a time when f was run down and ft guve ine and wade me stionger than DANIEL B. KIN e Point, Md. % v Hood’s Sarsaparilia Is the best—in fact.the One True Blood Purifier, gHood’s Pills pemiacne #33 ten Pobre eerie eheneen eos CITY ITEMS. Voigts Jewelry Bargains. Tomorrow only 14-k. lad American watches, $16.50, Elgin or Waltham mvt. Other stores charg silver alarm 3 gold ateh, $4; child’s gold 40; ladie: und hundreds of other article: iree. Remember the number, patent office. Chr. Xander, has a lively call for of eggnog and punches, 5 Mediord Rum, at $4 gal. delicate, of clean flavor and tast ; for his oldest Cal. Family Rye, $3 gal.; gzal., Gie. qt., and the Whieky, Jamaica and Cal, Ampelos Ge. qt. grades of Ry N. E. Rum and O Punch, $2.50 gal. Punch, $1 bottle; hr. Port, 1891, $3 gal.. 75e. qt. (in hot water for sweet, red, natural punch). Send for price list. It will conduce to promptness in de- livery to follow the example of hundreds of his patrons, who early sent in their Xmas orders, before the last days come. It —— = Prices Reduced for This Week. Pure Rye Whiskey, 5 yrs. old......65¢. at. |. Port or Sherry, in bottles ¥ . Rich Heady Muscatel Wine,bots. bots. Sherry, Port or Muscatel den Catawba, rich full flavor. Holland Gin (med. use) Brandy for Cooking. Whiskey for Cooking... 8 Ibs. Mixed Nuts (all Raisin. 5 . gal. Prompt delivery. 934 7th st. n.w.l _ Boys and Girl» make tree toys. Gould, 9ih. = Help Us to Have a Merry Xmas. Let us paper your rooms. Only $2 up. Finest work. F. G. NOLTE, 810 9th st. = Navel Oranges, large cluster Raisins, seeded Rals- ins, cleaned Currants, Leghorn Citron, Gre- noble Walnuts, Princess Paper-Shell Al- monds, Bananas, Layer Figs, Dates, jes in great variety, =} $ 14th st. n.w. ‘Tree Ornaments—Gould’s, open evenings. del0-13t* — For Bronchial, Asthmatic and Pul- monary Complaints. “Brown's Bron- chial Troches” have remarkable curative properties. Sold only in boxes. RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mbé-t.f.stf GTS AT 8:15. & Sat. Afternoons at 8. COLUMBIA, tis. “THE WORLD'S SUBLIMEST TRAGED' o— —o | Reproduced in ing | | Pictues” bs Lumicre’s | BABY UMORS Instant reliat for wkin-tortnred babtes and rest for tired mothers in a warm bath with CUTICURA. SOAP and a single application of CUTICURA (olnt- ment), the great skin cure. 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Keeler. the cele- Brated sical meviiam, will glve a oriow evening— Mabel Owens, charming biack dance, Investigators espe- clally w ns served Mon, Tues., Wed., 12 m, to ved 4:30 to 6:20 p.m. 25 cente, le in this ir to be sold wt private ‘clock tomorrow night. det, CIRCUL, = som TING LIBRARY interesting Pn gazines for subscribers, 11 11th st. now “ THE IMPFRIAL in new an New National Theater. Ever Evening, Wednesd GEORGE H. BROADHL and Satumlay Mata. S Roaring Sw What Happened To Jones= : With the same company that deli people in New York. New Year's Attraction == FANNY == DAVENPORT The Blazing L THE ake ma Ray, rd Dyllsn, Frank 1 AYS. A HOT OLD 16—-Others—16. TIME. Largest and Costliest Farce Comedy of the Season, Next W HUMANITY GND OPERA Hot Mat. Wed. Managers, AS DAY. MATINEE F THE BARNEY SAM J. FERGUSON-RYAN In the Comical Farce-Comeds, sr DDERN 3OF THE D'UKBEKVILLES, ERNAN’S LYCEUM THBATER. All This Week. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, ——A MERRY XMAS ATTRACTION —— SAI DEVERE’S Own Company Tntroducing a superior aggregation of meritorious talent NEXT WEEK— Russell Bros.’ Comedians. de20-6t Only Five More Days The Biograph WILLARD HALL. Christmas Day Positively the Last. del7-20d PASSION Les="sein. | PLAY, [> nr <= AS GIVEN BY THE DEVOUT PEASAN HORITZ, IN THE BOHEMIAN FORESTS. i EVENINGS, 25c. to $1.00. Prices: BEINGS 2-010 1.0.5, COMING—“MY FRIEND FROM INDIA.* BIS it Every Dsty—Every Night at 8. ‘3 Vaudeville and Burlesque. GOTTHOLD'’S —CELEBRITIES— Washburn Sisters, Pete Baker, Cora Routt and TEN OTHER BIG ‘ACTS. de20-6t Prices—10, 20, 20c. Mats., 10, 20c. ° Choral Socie First Congregational Church, Cor. roth and G Sts. Annual Rendition of Handel's Masterwork, THE MESSIAR, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1897, 8 O'CLOCK P.M. Assisted by MME. DE DIAZ ALBERTINI, Soprano, MISS FELLDING ROSELLE, ‘Contraito. MR. FE. C. TOWNE. Tenor. N BUSHNELL, Bass. MB. J PORES LAWRENCE, Organist. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Mr. Josef Kaspar. RESERVED SEATS......,.....60c., 75e. and $1. Now on Sale at JNO. F. ELLIS & CO., 937 PA. AVE. 4e18-9t GRAND DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL COSTUME RECITAL, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR, aT ee Foe a Fr Venta BY BLLEN VUCKEY, .. ‘Assisted hy the Tuxedo Quartet, Prof. Chas. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club’s Concert, ARMORY, THURSDAY, DEG. 23, AT 8:15 P.M. NATIONAL RIFLES’ Seats on sale at Droop’s, 925 Pa. ave. 1. EXCURSIONS, ETC. ELECTRIC TRAIN SERVICE, BLOCK SYSTEM, For Mount Vernon and : Arlington. Station, 13% st. and Penn. ave. For time table see raflroad is detl-1m, Weshington Steamboat Co. Every in the year for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and all points south by the superb powerful steel palace steamers “Newport News,” “Norfolk” and “Wasting: ton” on the following schedule: ‘Ly. Washington. p.m. Lv Portsmouth .5:30 p.m. Ly. Alexandria..7:30 p.m. Lv.Norfolk.... 6:10 p.m. -m. Lv.Ft. Monroe..7:20 p.m. Ar. Alexandria. 8215, Ar. Washington.7:00 a.m. te cn sale at 513, 619, 817, 1421 Penn. and 0. ticket office, ‘cor. 15th st. and and on board steamers. orviation appl, further. 7th st. wharf, Wasi'n, . JNO. CALLAHAN, General Manazer. For Arlington, Fort Piyer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. au7-10,t2