Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1897, Page 16

16 — LOCAL MENTION. —| AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. pee of, Muste—The Rays in “A | Program for the Children’s Festivities at the Bijou Theater. — High-class Vaudeville Several Churches. and Burlesque. Columbia Theater.—“The Passion Play.” Grand Opera House.—“McCarthy'’s Mis- haps.” Kernan's Lyceum Theate Own Company. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“‘Cum- berland, ‘61. New National Theater. —Sam Devere’s ‘What Happen- Temple, Sth and F Bazaar. Willard Hall.—The Biograph. > EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. streets.— Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. eamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue fer Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. te 8 pm. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:03, 1 a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 8, 4 and 4:15 p.m. a HERE'S A FINE GIFT —a box of VELATI'S Elegant Candies There's no present to surpass it for appro- priateness. Rich Chocolates—all varieties— Fine French Conserves, Daintiest of French Bon Bons, American and French Mixed Candies. Packed in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Ib. boxes—elegant enough, when empty, to serve a3. handkerchief or glove holders. Two stores now to buy at—620 9th and 140814 G sts. = RICH CHOCOLATE CREAM 8 Ih mixed French Cand; made Bonbc and Chocolates—in 5-Ib. box- es—$1.. Walnut Candy, 1Se. Ib. Buttered Popcorn Taffy, Iie. Ib. 8 Ibs. New Mixed Nuts, $1. John Walker, 1711-13 Pa. ave. 2c. LB. 1. Home- Gas and Oil Heaters. Price. A. EBERLY’'S SO: High grade; low 71S 7th st. nw. SPECIAL. $1,000 d Earrings, 6% karat, white—mu $500. RAM! IF YOU GET A will have the most us e and a complete Cyclopaedia—not an inferior combination claiming to be every- thing. 437 7th st., second floor. Save money buying Cigars by the box from hdqrs. Nat. Cigar Factory, 1011 Pa.av. ORDER “HOFBRAU” FOR XMAS —the finest table beer brewed in America. Orders by mail and telephone will be deliv- ered promptly on the duy and hour desired. ABNER & DRURY, Bre hand F. MAKE YOUR XMAS EGGNOG with our Old Brandy, Rum or Whisky—none finer—only 65e., 7: and $1 full qt. Genuine S Ye. bot.: $4 gal. J. D. 14th and I sts. TAS FRUIT CAKE, be Pound Cake, lightest and flakiest Biscuits, tempting old-fashioned Mince Pies, all appetizing bread—at the CHAS. 3AKING CO’S Market 8 Order early. FOR DINNERS. st Fruiz Cake—4,000 Ibs. of it—to be i from all our market stands; also at the I st. offiee. CHAS. SCHNEIDER BAKINK CO., 413 I st. B. & O. BULL <CURSIO: Account of the holiday sold at the low rate of re from Washington to Parkersburg end local points between vod going o1 January 1, 189s, January 4 fAS TURKEYS. . s of P . Choice Fruits, Pal Conn. ave. OR CHRISTMAS. Our $1.75 Lamp beats them all. Our 23c. urns all right. Our 4c. Pepper and Balt, one ustomer. Our §2.50 per ap. Our $230 for & CO., 12th and G. 11 Ibs New Mixed Nuts for $1; 9 Ibs. Choice Candy, mixed, for $1. At J. T. D. Pou Fruit Cake, 20¢. it C Pure Ice glers a per Ib, For a geod cup of co: nk Kenny's Dry Coffee. gual at any price t. Open evenings un- til Xmas; ores. C. D. Kenny. CITY AND DISTRICT. poise His Laugh Was Not Natural. A young man named John Weaver, who Went to Bijou Theater last night and ugh he said he heard some- = funny, near the i of the show, ap- ared in Judge Scott's court chis morning, becau “This young the man was disorderly in the Said Special Officer Newell, * he objected to leaving the building when I spoke to him. , burt that he only laughed nt the song was fui noise more Like a than a man’s laugh,” said the office up the man who ng only laughed in Kimball tined Cream and Candy. “Have you selected what you will hav dor your Christmas dinner yet?’ said one lady to an s up 15th street this morning. “Not altogether,” was the re- ply, “but I have settled definitely on one thing. I am going to get my ice cream from Fussell, 1427 York avenue. There are sixty-' creams to select f 1s from plain American to the finest all ready to be served at two ce. I should regard a Christ- without some of have all Officers Installed. stated communication of King No. 28, F. A. A. M., held on officers were installed for Bald- W.; Wm. ‘outhal treasur Hackett, S. S.; ; Eli Hatcher, ler. Ss The Finest Turkeys. Moreland & Co., Center Market, will have a car load of extra fine Penn venia turkeya. T the and shape of turke aaa Sea Morciand & Co. Center ma gees Ad. Writers’ Banquet. ‘The annual barquet of Ad. Writers’ €lud will be held Wednesday evening, De- cemb: 1897, at S o'clock, at Fritz Reu- ter’s Hotel, corner #¢ and Pennsylvania avenue. Great preparati have been made for t st, and some very prominent cakers have been invited to attend. The ee sought for the most in- genious effects that. mechanism can pro- cue they will be a great feature of th The ction of officers will also take place during the busin meeting which is ulways held prior to the feast. as $150 Webster Upright Piano, 8215; $6 monthly. F. G. Smith, 1225 Pa. ave.—Ad. ees Hot House Asparagus, Boston Lettuce. —Advt. C. Engel’s Sons, Center marke! a od Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- Miture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. t narged with having broken up the comic | | painter, Police Still Searching for the Boys Who Stole Brasses—General and Personal News, Evening Star Bureau, 529 King Street, Bell Telephone 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 22, 1897. The various Sunday schools of the city have arranged to have their Christmas celebration for children as follows: Christ Church, Friday, December 24, 5 p.m.; St. Paul's, Friday, December 24, 4:30 p.m.; Grace Church, Tuesday, December 28, 6: p.m.; Trinity Church, Tuesday, December 28, 7:30 p.m.; Methodist Protestant Church, Tuesday, December 28, 7:30 p.m.; German Lutheran Church, Saturday, December 25, 7:30 p.m.; Baptist Church, Thursday, De- cember 30, p.m.; Second Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, December 28, at 7:30 Pp.m., Mission Chapel, Wednesday, Decem- ber 29, at 7:30 p.m., and St. Mary’s Church, Wednesday, December 29, at 4 p.m. Still Hunting the Thieves. The police are still hunting for Larry and William Bright, the two boys who are sus- pected of having stolen a lot of “‘brasses” from freight cars standing in the various yards in and around the city, an account of which has been published in The Star. It was thought they had gone to Washing- ton, but Sergeant Smith and Officer Knight went over there yesterday and made a dili- gent search for them without success. Richard Gentzberger was arrested by Sergeant Smith and Officer Knight this morning in connection with this robbery, and will be given a hearing before Mayor Simpson in the police court tomorrow at 9 o'clock. Junior Mechanics to Meet. Alexandria Council, No. 33, Junior Order United American Mechanics, will hold its regular weekly meeting tomorrow evening, at which donations will be received from the members of the order for the benefit of the widows of deceased members, as well as others in need of help. I. O. U. N. Club Anniversary. N. The I. O. U. Club will celebrate its third annive! Christmas night. A re- ception and smoker will be given in their rooms from 10 o'clock p.m. to midnight. This club has as its headquarters the reom used in George Washington's time as a ball room in the old Washington house on Royal street, opposite the market. Officers: Elected. The follow! Ts were elected by the Fraternal Mystic Circle for the ensuing term, and they will be installed the first Morday in January: Carter Smith, W. R.; Geo. T. Burreough Weve tee. Ww Summers, P. W. R.; W. Smith, W.Chap. J. H. Trimyer, W. R. 3. Knight, W. H. K. Field, W. T.; HL. J. D. Matter, W. W.;'J. Charles Callahan, V J. ‘I. Milled and Wm. Steuernagel, trustees. Charter Granted. A charter has been granted in the corpo- ration court, Judge J. M. Norton pre- jing, to the Potomac Clay Company, the s of which are to buy, sell, mine and ufacture clay. Mr. G. cOmber of Washington is ne s resident. The capital stock AW), and Jas. . Caton wal ned as agent in’ this city. R. E. Lee's Birthday. Arrangements are being made by R. R. Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans for its annual banquet on the birthday of Gen. Lee, January 19. Col. H. Kyd Doug- las of Hagerstown, Md., has acc irVitation to deliver an’ addr : Joba W. Daniel will probably be one of the speakers, Painter Injured, Isaac W. Rudd, the well-known wes quite badly kurt yesterday afternoon by a ladder sipping from under him and causing him to fall about fifteen feet to the ground. Mr. Rudd was engaged at the time in painting the residence of Mr. H. O'Brien. He was removed to bome on Fairfax street, and Dr. M. dressed his injuri He was 1 as doing very well this morning. Campaign Club Meets. The William Allison Campaign Club, col- ored, held its annual meeting at 627 South St. Asaph street last night. Resolutions indorsing the present administration were adopted, but in doing so civil service ex- tension was condemned. Resolutions of re- gret the death of John M. Langston were also passed. The present off the club were re-elected, but the electi an executive pmmittee was postponed vrtil February 27. Revival Last Night. A great deal of interest In matters relig- ious is being aroused In the community by = tic services being conducted tly at Trinity M. E. Church by Mr. | Crittenton, founder of the Florence Ci tenton Mission. There was a large attend- ance again last night. Pretty Home Wedding. A very pretty marriage was celebrated last night at the residence of Mr. D. W. Prettyman on South Alfred street, the con- tracting parties being Miss Katie Pretty- man, Mr. Prettyman’s charming daughter, and Mr. John Stonnell of Fairfax county. Rey. J. T. Willlams, pastor of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church Scuth, officiated. Fined for Theft. Richard Mumford, Harvey Robinson and Howard Hardy, three boys ranging in age from thirteen to twenty years, were tried before Mayor Simpson in the police court this morning on a charge of breaking into the store of Mr. Charles Kelly on Queens street. Owing to the fact that Mr. Kelly did not wish to prosecute, the charge was changed from burglary, which appeared on the blotter, to a minor offense. Mumford and Hardy were fined $ each and given tea @ays each in jail. Kobinson, on account ot his youth, was dismissed. All three of the boys were given a very severe reprimand by Mayor Simpson. The amount stolen Was not over $5. Property Transfers. The following transfers of property were recorded in the office of the clerk of the cerporation court today: From George L. Young and wife to Eliza Deavers, a house and lot of ground on Washington street be- tween Wolfe and Wilkes; from L. C. Bar- ley to George T. Klipstein, house and lot on Wolfe street between Pitt and St. Asaph; consideration, $1,800. From L. Washington to D. N. Rust, lot of ground on Washington street near Madison street; consideration, $200. Brevities. About o'clock last n'ght some one was heard in the hen house of the Alexan- dria Infirmary. A search revealed the fact that two hens had been stolen. Rev. Carl E. Grammar, D.D., it is said, has finally accepted the call to Christ Church, Norfolk. ‘The Young Men’s Sodality Lyceum held a regular meeting last night, but no business of importance was transacted. Thomas Hoy of this city has been award- ed the contract for roofing thé™ fertilizer works of the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company. Postmaster C. C. Carlin is in Richmond on legal business. Policeman Jaihes Deane is confined to his home by sickness. _ Holiday Excursion Rates via Chesa- penke and Ohio Ry. The C. and O. will sell holiday excursion tickets to all points east of Huntington, W. Va., at greatly reduced rates on December 2. 24, 2, 30 and 31 and January 1, good returning until January 4. Inquire at tic! et offices 513 and 1421 Penna. ave., and B. and P. station.—Advt. + Strawberries and London Hot House grapes. C. Engel's Sons, Center market.— Advertisement. AMUSEMENTS. MISS VOCKEY'’S RBCITAL.—The dra- matic and mueical recital given by Miss El- len Vockey at the National Rifles’ Armory. last night for the benefit of the poor of the city attracted a good audience to that hafl despite the counter-attraction of Christ- mas stores and shopping. Miss Vockey’s share in the evening’s entertainment con- sisted of costume dramatic recitations, and her selections were in every case received with the heartiest appreciation. The pro- gram which she selected gave her ample opportunity for the display of versattility and power and she appeared to advantage in cach number, notwithstanding the wide difference that existed between some of the features of her repertoire. Miss Vockey is well known in Washington, and her many friends present greeted her warmly at ev- ery appearance. Miss Vockey was assisted by local talent, which rcunded out a pro- gram of unvaried excellence. Those taking part were the Tuxedo Mandolin Quartet, nsisting of Messrs. Amiss, Todd and the aver brothers, which made one of the hits of the evening; Charles F. Huber, Miss Fannie Washington, Master Hunt, Miss Katherine Heron, Miss Lulu McGlade and Prof. C. Heubner. “TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES. Mrs. Fiske, who is universally recognized as a new stege force, and a very potent one, {3 to appear here next week at the Grand in “Tess of the D'Urbervilles.” The novel has been skillfully dramatized by Lorimer Stoddard, who has apparently suc- ceeded admirably in transferring the theme of Thomas Hardy to the stage without any cheapening or weakening of the original potentiality. If the play conveys the pur- pose of the ncvel it must inevitably make & moving and engrossing drama. Hardy's novel, which every one has read and prais- ed, could not possibly be the substructure for anything vulgar and melodramatic, but for a veritable soul’s tragedy. Many crit- ies who saw the play at its original pro- duction at the Fifth Avenue, New York, went so far as to pronounce it a more moving and powerful work than the novel. Mrs. Fiske’s intense portrayal of the hero- ine is undoubtedly a chief cause of the great success which the play has achieved. Her acting has been praised as the refine- ment of realism. The supporting company is an especially strong one and includes such sterling favorites as Frederic De Beile- ville, Forrest Robinson, John Jack, Wilfred North, Mary E. Barker, Mary Shaw, An- na Vislaike, Dorothy Chester, Sydney Cow- ell and Edith Wright. FANNY DAVENPORT.—Fanny Daven- port, supported by Melbourne MacDowell and a company of rare excellence, will be scen at the New Nationzl Theater for one week beginning next Monday. She will present Sardcu’s powerful dramas, “La Tosca" on Monday and Wednesday even- ings, “Fedora” on Tuesday and ‘‘Cleopat- ra” Thursday, Friday, Saturday (New Year) matinee and night. Aside from Miss Davenport's claim as an artist, she thor- oughly deserves the commendation of the public for the pluck and courage she has shown in all her undertakings. She has not only invested a small fortune in buying the best plays for America, but she has placed them upon the stage in a manner that leaves all other productions of this tragic drama in the shade. It was “Fedora” which first brought Miss Davenport into prominence. It has been several years since it has been played in this city, and will no doubt attract a large audience. “Fedora” is a character which superbly fits the per- sonality of Miss Davenport, and would seem to have been almost especialy writ- ten for her. In the original French “La Tosca” could scarcely be seen without bringing a blush to the cheek of the most hardened spectator, but Miss Davenport has carefully eliminated the objectionanie lines, while retaining the situations neces- sary for a complete production, and the play now stands without any element of impropriety. In “Cleopatra” Miss Daven- port portrays the Egyptian queen as a ver- table modern enchantress In ancient garb. The character has been closely studied by the actress, and as the artful and passion- ate Queen of the Nile she has made one of the greatest hits in her dramatic caree! Seats on sale Thursday morning. “SECKET SEKVICE."—Washington play- goers are notably independent of verdicts from other cities in the matter of accept or rejecting a play ‘Therefore the absolut ly unequaled career of “Secret Servic comprising record-breaking runs in Ne York, Boston and London, may be of no assis n gaining for it financial suc in thi when it opens at the Lafa Square Opera House next Monday night. But the fact that it is by William Gillett the author of plays of such pleasant mem: cry as “The Private Secreta: “Held by the Enemy” and “Too Much Johnson,” and that, without exception, the critics who have seen it have declared it to be Mr. Gil- lette’s best effort, will probably have the desired effect. A great many critics of New York and Boston and every critic :n Lon- don, including the famous Clement Scott, insisted that 1 was the best play yet writ ten by an American. The play 1s said to be an “out-and-out” phenomenon, in that it Is a war play almost devoid of noisy or and bloody charges, of bayonet thrasts, and bunting, of gunpowder and blood. |The author is said to have substituted Intensity of situation for hurly-burly and display. He has put his trust in dramatic art rather than machinery and a stage full of cereer- ing supers He has depended for su more upon the actors than the stage cur- penters and the property man. The reser- vation of seats and boxes will commence temorrow morning. “HUMANITY.”—Stage realism has never gone further than in Sutton Vane's big spectacular military drama, “Humanit which will be seen in this city for the first time this season at the Academy next week. Realism is not merely stage sensa- tion, but “is holding the mirror up to na- ture,” as Shakespeare puts it, and in ro other class of dramas is this rule more v lated than in the average sensational play. The realism of “Humanity” Is the repro- duction. of faithful pictures of everyday lite —the sporting English squire with his hunt- ers and his hounds, amid the paraphernalia of the chase; the ruined abbey of romance, the broadsword combat by mounted cham- pions of the steel, the terrible bomb explo- sion, the narrow escape from imminent deadly peril, and the sweet concluding chime of wedding bells, the still waters of true love, the reward of treachery and mur- der. All these mounted in the best manner by William A. Brady, and interpreted by a tremendous cast of nearly twenty-two peo- ple. Mr. Ross O'Neal and Miss Alice Irv- ing are at the head of the organization, one of the strongest ever put out. THE RUSSELL BROTHERS.—The Rus- sell Brothers’ refined company of comedians and vaudeville stars will be the attraction at Kernan’s Lyceum ‘Theater next week. The: Russells have the reputation of sur- rounding themselves with the highest standard of vaudeville artists and their continued success 1s attained by giving the public the “best.” The entertainment pre- sented by them this season is said to sur- pees thelr past efforts. They have tested the capacity of every house in which they have appeared, and this fact alone is a guarantee of the excellence of the per- formance. The Russell Brothers head the list of artists. They will be seen in their in- imitable impersonations of the Irish servant girls, and the act has been rewritten up to date. Others of the company are Mr. James Russell in several new imitations;Caron and Herbert, the acrobatic comedians; Staley and Birbeck, the expert musical artists: Lizaie B. Raymond, in a budget of new and catchy songs: Montgomery and Stone, Ethiopian comedians and dancers; Herr Gratis, introducing his remarkable trained baboon; the Fremonts, the comedy sketch artists, and the Dillon brothers, parody singers. PRINCETON GLEE CLUB CONCERT.— 'The tour of the Princeton Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs this year is quite an ex- tensive one. The clubs will appear in Wil- mington, Del., Beltimore, Pittsburg, Cleve- land, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus and in this city tomorrow night. The con- cert will be given at Nationa) Rifles’ Arm- ory, and will be followed by the social inci- dents that always occur when the Prince- ton boys visit the capital. The club began the regular Christmas trip yesterday, and will arrive here at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. The club will travel by special train, as it always does. There are, in all probability, in this line of music, no more enjoyable entertainments than those pro- vided by college organizations, and, as Prine>ton comes with a high reputation for musical excellence this year, the concert will be doubly enjoyed by those who attend. TRINITY PARISH HALL.—“The Sweet Christmas Story,” or “The Holy Nativity of the Christ Child," as told in poetry, art and song, will be given Monday, December 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Trinity Parish Hall, 3d and Indiana avenue northwest. This is the sec- ond annual presentation of this descriptive lecture. Rev. Richard P. Williams will give the recital. The story as told by the poets will be works of Shakespeare: Tennyson and Phil- lips Brooks. Thecstory as told in art, will be reproductions ef famous paintings from both ancient and modern masters of the Annunciation, the Holy Night, the Adora- tion of the Magi and the madonnas. The story in song will be interpreted by the rendition of celebrated Christmas hymns by the finest local talent, accompanied by Professor Schubert's Orchestra. One of the orchestral numbers wiil be the ‘‘Cujus Ani- mam” from Rosini’s! Stabat Mater. The etory of the “Nativity” has been a theme around which the master minds of all ages have centered, and this descriptive lecture as taken from their works will be an ex- quisite symphony of the “Story of the Christmastide.”” ae CHAPTER OFFICERS INSTALLED. Interesting Ceremony at Masonic Hall in Anacostia. The installation of the newly elected offi> cers of Electa Chapter, No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, took place last evening in Masonic Hall, Anacostia. There were present Worthy Grand Matron Espey and Acting Grand Patron W. B. Nally, as well as many of the other officers of the Grand Chapter of the District, by whom the ceremonies were conducted. Representa- lives from all the chapters of the District were present, and an enjoyable musical and literary program was rendered. A handsome past matron’s jewel was presented to Mrs. C. W. Okey, one of the retiring officers. At the conclusion of the ceremonies refreshments were served. The new officers are: Mrs. S. E. Shields, worthy matron; Julius W. Tolson, worthy patron; Mrs. A. Gude, associate matron; Mrs. War- wick, conductress; Mrs. €. Campbell, asso- ciate conductress; Miss Bertha Swindells, secretary; Mrs. A. B. Garden, treasurer; Mrs. Carrie King, chaplain; Mrs. 8. E. O’Brien, warder; Joseph Hartley, sentinel. ee Cake and Mince Pies. Sweets form no small portion of the cheer and joy at Christmas time, and the holi- day season without fruit cake or pound cake or fat mince ples would be poor in- deed. Our grandmothers made their own cakes and pies, but nowadays, when baker- jes are managed with such care as that of Kraft, at 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, it Is not necessary for house- Keepers to bother themselves with the manufacture of such important Christmas things. It may be remarked in passing also that persons who prepare their cakes and pastry at home may have them baked at Kraft’s at small cost. —_ He Stole Carrie’s Trousers. Walter Jones, colored, has been sent to jail by Judge Kimball for sixty days for the larceny of a pair of pants and a vest, valued in all at $4, from Carrie Livingston. ee Christmas Falling On Saturday the usual weekly sale of Sloan & Co. will be held on Thursday of this week at their salesrooms, No. 1407 G st. new. Petition for Co-Trustee. Lieut. Wm. L. Rodgers, United States navy, in command of the torpedo boat Foote, now at the Norfolk navy yard for repairs, under orders to join the squadron in the Gulf of Mexico, late yesterday filed a bill in equity, asking the appointment 2s co-trustee with him of Henry W. Hodge, in place of William L. Hodge, who died last August, in connection with the estate of the late Theodosia M. Hodge. Lieut. Rodgers explains that he is unable at all times to give that attention to the trust estate which it demands, and, he says, it is Important that he should have some proper person associated with him as co-trustee. ee ees English and Virginia Pheasants, Cc, Engel’s Sons, Center market.—Advt. ge ee $15 G-Air Swiss Music Box, 89. F. G. Smith, 1225 Pa. ave.—Advt. a Will Spend Holidays in Workhouse. “If I ever told the truth in my Ife, I'm telling it now,” said a colored boy named Sam Anderson, who. was ¢xplaining his suspicious conduct to Judge Scott. “Did you ever tell’ the truth?” the judge asked him. “I think so," was his‘ answer. Sam was found in a wagon in a South Washington alley at an early hour this morning, and his excuée was that it was too late for him to go home. ahi an who owns the wagon,” id, “lets me sleep in it.” He's the man who made complaint against the boy,” volunteered the officer. Sam was sent down for thirty days. > Fine Carringes for All Occasions —for hire, and best facilities for boarding horses,at Downey’s model stables, 1622-28 L. Advertisement. en $3.60 Holiday Rates to Ft. Monroe 83.50 Norfolk, Portsmouth & Newport News. Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. will sell tickets to above points Dec. 22, 23 and 24—good to return vntii Jan. 2, inclusive—at $ for the round trip. See ad., page 16.— Advertisement. en Golden Cross Election. Trinity Commandery, No. 522, Order of the Golden Cross, has elected the following officers for the ensuing term: Susan A. Langley, N. C.; Gertrude L. Pat- tee, V. N. C.; James E. Harvey, W. P.; E. J. Pattee, N. K. of R.; F. R. Sparks, F. K. of R.; Sacket Duryee, T.; W. R. Hopkins, W. H.; Elmer Carr, W. I._G., and G. B. Rose, W. O. G. Mr. Rose was also elected as the representative to the Grand Com- mandery and Emma A. Johnson, alternate. ‘The trustees are George W. N. Curtis, Jas. E. Harvey and William E. Gibson. Wil- liam T Kent, G. B. Rose and W. R. Hop- kins were appointed the auditing commit- tee. The officers will be installed by Deputy Grand Commander John Russell at Golden Cross Hall, 316 Pennsylvania avenue south- east, Monday evening, January 3, 1898. —>+— Furs for Christmas. The Saks Fur Company, 18th and G streets northwest, is doing a rushing busi- ness nowadays with the Christmas trade. It is a place to purchase beautiful holiday presents of fur collarettes, scarfs, capes, and so on. It makes no difference that sealskins have advanced 20 per cent. This company is selling at the same old prices and will continue so. The stone marten furs, Persian lamb wool and sealsking are greatly in demand at this house. The firm makes a specialty of repairing goods of all kinds, and does it with neatness and dispatch. he —_—__ Nature’s Best Flowers. It's a well-known fact that Gude grows the finest flowers hereabouts. Let him have your Xmas orderss 1224 F.—Advt. > Compare Any Dictionary or Cyclopaedia with Johnson's and see if they contain half the useful and reliable infor- mation. Appleton’s, 437 7th st.—Advt. ———»-—— Patriotic Society Meeting. The December meeting of the Society of the American Revolution will be held at Scottish Rite Hall, No. 1007 G street north- west, this evening at 8 o'clock After the transaction of regular business the follow- ing papers will be read: “Maryland in the Revolution,” written by Charles Abert be- fcre his death, amd a. sketch of the life of Lyman Hall, a signervof the Declaration of Independence, by H. Q. Hall. The registrar announces the election to membership of Lieutenant John Henry Moore, U. 8. navy. The leading schools of cookery use only Cleveland’s Baking Powder; practical evi- dence of its superior worth. Cleveland Baking Powder Co., New York. THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1897-16 PAGES, selections taken from the USE OF THE OAT RIFLE. Complaints of Reckless Firing by Unskilled Marksmen. Complaints of the use of cat rifles are being recetved by the police. The first complaint was received at headquarters yesterday, and was to the effect that two young men were trying to exterminate cats froia the neighborhood of 4th and D streets northwest, but really came near shcoting two ladies. One of the leaden mis- siles, it is sald, went through a Window rear where the ladies were sitting. “Nobody would object to their killing all the cats in the city,” said the citizen who made the complaint, “but such disregard ef human life ought to result in putting a stop to the practice.” Such conduct is punishable by a fine of from $10 to $40, under the police regula- tions, which provide that “no gun, rifle, pistol or other firearms, torpedo, firecrack- ers, squib or other fireworks shall be dis- charged or cet off within the limits of the city of Washington, or within the fire lim- its of the District of Columbia outside of said city, or in or on any public road or highway within the said District, without @ special permit therefor from the major of police: Provided, however, That the pro- visions of this section shall not apply to Mcensed shooting galleries and similar establishments between the hours of 6 o'clock a.m. and midnight of the secular days of the week.” The complaint was referred io the offi- cers of the sixth precinct for investigation. Speaking of the complaint, a policeman seid it was not an unusual thing to hear of such alleged recklessness about Christ- mas time, but usually the complaints fol- lowed the time when rifles are given as presents to small boys. For several weeks after Christmas until the novelty wears away such occurrences may be expected from the use of the miniature guns. —_>_—_. He Was Lucky. “Have you selected your Christmas pres- ent yet?” “Yes, but I was at a loss for some time what to get for my best girl. I happened to be passing McAllister & Feast’s store, 1311 F street, and I saw some opera glasses in the window which struck my fancy. Once inside I found there was a large variety to select from, and I got one pair for Mamie. I know she will be delighted with them. If 1 hadn’t bought a pair of opera glasses 1 should have got one of their fine cameras, which they sell so cheaply.” The house is selling all lines of opera glasses, cameras, gold spectacles and eye- glasses, and is doing a big Christmas trade in these articles. —— Elphonzo Youngs Company are advertising tempting things in several places in The Star these days. Four im- portant announcements appear today. It will pay you to look them up and study each one carefully.—Advt. a Ordered by Commissioners. The Commissioners have issued the fol- lowing orders: That sewer be constructed in the north side of Pennsylvania avenue between 19th and 20th streets; estimated cost, $453. That water main asses: ment against block A, plat 10, Ingleside, be received without penalty or interest. That 491 fest of 6-inch water main be laid in the north side of M street between 33d 8; estimated cost, $441.90. ‘That naphtha lamps be erected and light- ed as follows: One on north side of H street between Half and ist streets southwest; one on west side of Half street between G and H streets southwest; one on cast side of Half street between H and I streets southwest. eee Ss Smalls Christmas Flowers. J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and G streets, ington, D. C., and 1158 Broadway, N. Y. Specialties: American Beauty roses and violets. All! the latest floral novelties in the New York market.—Advt. > 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- 1 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. ag. Adverse Action Recommended. The Commissioners have reported to Senatcr McMilian, chairman of the Sen- ate District Commit that in their opirion there is no necessity for the enact- ment of Senate bill 2105, authorizing the restoration to the reform school of boys who have been discharged on probation. The Commissioners transmitted a report made to them by Superintendent of Charities Lewis, from which, they say, it appears that sufficient authority al- ready exists to accomplish the object of the proposed measure >_— Our Customers Know That Back of our goods is responsibility, and back of re- sponsibility is ambition. These two do the butter business in Washington. Prices at quick-step music. Jas. F. Oyster, 90 Pa. ave.—Advt. Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. —_+—_—_ Ordered to Show Cause. Judge Hagner, presiding in Equity Court No. 2, has signed an order in the divorce proceedings instituted May 1 by Belle Alexander against Thompson Hankey Alexander, calling on the latter to show cause Friday next at 10 o'clock why he should not pay the alimcny heretofore or- dered by the court. Nature makes the cures after all. Now and then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. Things get started in the wrong direction. Something is needed to check dis- ease and start the system in the right direction toward health. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites can do just this. It strengthens the nerves, feeds famished tissues, and makes rich blood. SOc. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. For Fine Traveling Bags, Pockct Books, Toilet Cases and Leather Goods GO TO a Lutz & Co., 497 PA. AVE. Also line of Lap Robes and Driving Gloves. deT-! Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Or threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- eases arising from an impaired digestive system positively cured. GROVER GRAHAM'S Remedy is a specific. The firet dose removes all distress and a permanent eure of the most chronic case is guaranteed. Send $1.00 to GROVER GRAHAM CO., Newburgh, N. Y., and receive a full-sized bottle, express prepaid. If not as represented money will be refunded. Write for te ty all druggists. A Sold Bo-cent hottie convinces. no24-1m.20* Call for 1895" cel Peerless for quality! counts for a great deal . ty ins “Lee” Mine Coal stands unrival- ed from a quality stendpoint. House. kecpers who desire to lessen the coal bill should send in an order for “Lee” Mine Coal! ‘‘Summer’” prices are pre- valling here for this grand St Johnson Bros., 1206 F 13th and Water ets. aw. de21-16d . . . . . . . eeeeee 1615 7th st. 14th and D sts. s.' and K sts. _ EQUIPPED WITH SQUEEGEE. White Wings Supplied With an Im- proved Dirt Remover. ‘The hand-cleaning force of the street sweeping department has been equipped with the “squeegee,” a new device which was described at length in The Star some time ago, Mr. Stutler, superintendent of the street sweeping department, having convinced the contractor that it is a most excellent implement. The “squeegee” in appearance closely re- sembles the rubber window cleaner, being composed of a steel svraper and rubber back, to which is attached a long pole or handle, by which it is pulled or pushed, as necessity requires. The scraper cuts or shaves off all refuse, while the rubber back permits none of it to escape. Hence the Pavement worked over is left clean and bare of all dirt. The implement is designed for use in wet weather and will be used from now on by the “white wings,” as the men of the hand-cleaning force are popularly known. Royal adds Anti-dyspeptic quali- ties to the food. Leavening Grent Reduction in Wines and Liquors Till Xmas. Pure Rye Whisky, 5 yrs. old... bots. Port, Sherry or Muscat bots. Golden Catawba, ‘2 gal. bot. Port or Sherry % gal. bot. Rich Muscate' 1 gal. Catawba. S Ibs. Fresh Md. Nuts. 3 Ibs. French Candy. 1 gal. Sweet Cide it P. R. WILSG Turkey: Tarkeys! Leave your order with us for your Christ- mas Turkey—fattened, dressed and drawa aoe me for us. S. H. Murray, 2203 14th n.w. je22-2t —_-—___ Voigt’s Jewelry Bargains continued one day more. Tomorrow only 14-k. ladies’ American watches, $16.50, El- gin or Waltham mvt. Other stores char, you $20. Baby solid gold ring, 25c.; m! diamond ring, S5e.; ladies’ set rings, # solid silver thimbles, 25c.; quad. plate cake basket, $1.85; butter dish, $1; gold sacred heart, Toc.; silver rosaries, $5; gents’ filled chains, $2.0; alarm clocks, 85e.; child’s gold earrings, $1; gold link buticns, $2.40; ladies’ silver watch, $4; and hundreds of otner articles. Engraving free. Remember the number, 615 7th, opp. patent office. 11+ Hotel Johnson Cnfes. A choice shipment of Cherrystone (natur- al growth) Oysters received today. They are the finest of the season. Steamed, Haif Sheli, Roasted, Broiled, &c. it Sees Cash Money Paid for Old Gold and Silver of all description, FORD. LOEW- NSTEIN, Si5 G n.w., opp. patent ollic ae cl ander, 909 7th st. sides for my many kinds of Wine: main demand, even from the remotest parts of the city, is for Xmas liquors for punch namely, for my $4 gal. of Whisky, oldest Brandy and Rum, y : Family Rye, $ gal. at; Gold Medal Rye, 65c. qt., and my 60c, at. grades cf Old Cal. Brandy, Whisky and Rum—tken of my i8d1 Va. Port, $3 gal., Tic. at.; 1894 ditto, 50c. qt.; Sweet Norion’ gal., 30c. qt.; Xerez Amoroso, $8 gal., 75c. at., and Xerez Palido, G0c. qt. Send for price list aad plyase order 1t The Verdict of Connoisseurs is that John Lynch's Rockbridge Rye is the finest, purest Whisky. S0e. pt. 404 9th st. 1 navel Oranges, large cluster Raisins, seeded Rais- ins, cleaned Currants, Leghorn Citron, Gre- noble Walnuts, Princess Paper-Shell Al- monds, Bananas, Layer Figs, Date: dies in great variet t Murray's new store, 2203 Lith st. new. d22-2t ——— Boys and Girls make tree toys. Gould, 9th. de2i-4t* ——— 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 807 Pa. ave. n.w. de15,16,17,18,20,22,24 Royal Hendache Powders cure. mh5-m,w,f,stf 10c. Xmas Dinners Made Memorable. Delicious Mince Pies and Rich Fruit and Pound Cake helps round off the dinner to every one’s satisfaction. Drop a postal to- night or order tomorrow from any of our market stands {f you want any of these es- pecially delicious cakes or pies. CHAS. SCHNEIDER BAKING CO., 413 I st. n.w. Tree Ornaments—Gould’s, open evenings. de10-13t* AMUSEMENTS. The Sweet Christmas Story Descriptive lecture, recited by Rev. Richard P. Nervousness Hood's Sarsaparilla Has Done Wonders in This City. “My dangbter was suffering with heart trouble Nervousness, apd was advised to take Hood's Sarssparilla. Sbe did so snd has found it an excellent. medicine, It has done won for be My seu be & stomach troubl ied A ‘ . Hef “until he. bream taking “Hoodie waree: F taking Hood's Saren- rills.”” Mrs. "LEHUERT. @2 Lat. ne, ashington, D.C. Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fect,the Qne True Blood Purifier AMUSEMENTS, — Grand Opera House. SPECIAL. AND HER UNRIVALED COMPAN’ In the Scason’s Greatest Novelty and &: TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES CommencesMonday,Dec.27 Seat sale begins TOMORROW, TUURSDAY, Dec. Mrs. Fiske does not appear at any theater cone trolled by the theatrical Jigs LAFAYETTE. pee MATINEE CHRISTMAS (SATURDAY Regular Matinee Prices, 25, 5) and AUGUST PITOU'S PRODUCTION, “Cumberland, 61 ted BY FRANKLIN FYLFs. NEXT WEEK CHARLE! TS WILLIAM GILLETTE'S GREATEST TRIUMPH, ERVIGE, WITH MR. GILLETTE And the Company from NEW YORK AND LONDON SALE OPENS THURSDAY ae2i-s2tt | |SEGRET S a SRIAL CIRCULATING LIBRAT. Will always lave something Interesting in ne books and magazines for sulmeribers. ‘Terms rea sonable. 511 11th st. nw. a ott New National Theater. Every Evening, Wed GEORGE Hi. BROAD! sday and Satay Mats. RST'S Roaring Saccess— What Happened To Jones- == that delighted With the sane company 113,400 people in New York. —New Year's Attraction— =FANNY= DAVENPORT In Sardou Repertoire: Monday and Wednesday LA TOSCA. The only tine) FEDUL day, ‘and Matt CLEOP AT Sale Opeus ACADEMY. pontittSitces. The Blizing Ligh! THE RAYS. yin A HOT OLD TIME. Comedy of the Season, Mut. Wed. 16—Others—16. Largert « Ni FERGUSON-RY AM In the Comical Farce-Comedy, M’GARTRY’S MISHAPS SALARIED COMPANY OF VAU- S EVER § THE HIGH! DEVI IX F COMEDY RYTHING NEW AND UP TO DATE Week—MIN MADDERN FISKE OF THE D HEATER 3 Day—Ever s Vaudevill ZOTTHOLD'S, s . ie + 10, 20 NAN'S LYCEUM THEAT All This We Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. A ME XMAS ATTRACTION. — SAI DEVERE’S Own Company, Inuoducing a superior aggregation of meritorious, viata Russell Bros.’ Comedians, de20-6t Only Four More Days” The Biograph WILLARD HALL. Christmas Day vi > 5 . 21, 7:30 p.m., Trini sae Parish fiall, Admission, 2c. "aeseste” | Positively the Last. Spiritualists’ Bazaar, Masonic Temple, 9th and F Sts., Tonight. EXHIBITIONS FANCY DANCING, Trick BI- CYCLE Riding. Auction sale all goods on hand. Dancing until 12 o'clock. A MERRY TIME TO- NIGHT. jf del5-Tt EVENINGTS AT 8:15. COLUMBIA, thar & Sct. Ateernoons at 3. ‘HE WORLD'S SUBLIMEST TRAGEDY,’ _—— Tteproduced in ‘Movi PASSION CINEMATOGRAPH. Enlarged and Perfected. ects A ra TI i | DESCRIPTIVE LECTURE BY || $1. g PROF, ERNEST LACY. = a = AS GIVEN BY THE DEVOUT PEASANTS OF HORITZ, IN THE BOHENTAN FORESTS. ICES: EVENINGS, 2c. to $1.00. TICES? AFTERNOONS. 250. ‘aind 50c, scVIGNI_ WOUA GNAIUA” XI..—ONIIKOO Choral Society First Congregational Church, Cor. 10th 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 FEILDING ROSELLE, ‘Contralto. MR. E. C. TOWNE, Tenor. MR. ERICSSON BUSHNELL, Bass. MR. INO. PORTER LAWRENCE, Organist. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF | THURSDAY, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club’s Concert, ARMORY, EG. 23, NATIONAL RIFLE: AT 8:15 P.M. Seats on sale at Droop's, 925 Pa. ave. EXCURSIONS, ETC. ELECTRIC TRAIN SERVICE, BLOCK SYSTEM, For Mount Vernon and Arlington. Station, 13% st. and Penn. ave, For time table oon satinied oobeuen. det l-1m.8 Norfolk & WEahiington Steamboat Co —— Every da; — Norfolk, =a Ly.Wasbington.7:00 p.m. Lv.Portsmouth. Ly. Alexangria. 30 p.m. Ly.Norfolk. - _Monroe..7:00 a.m. Ly.Ft. Monroé, folk... ..8:00 a. — , offices, dei-284 7th st. wharf, Wash’ JNO. CALLAI Mr. Josef Kaspar. For Arlington, Fort Myer RESERVED SEATS. 50c., T5c. and $1. Now on Sale at JNO. F. ELLIS & CO., 987 PA. AVE. Ge18-8t and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. au7-10,tf