Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1897, Page 12

12 [ —— THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1897-12 PAGES. ~ LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“Humanity.” Bijou Theater.—Troja and _ high-class specialties Columbia Theate Grand Opera House. of the D'Urbervilles. * Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—Russell Bros.” comedians. Lafayette Square Opera House.— Service. “The Passion Play.” ‘Mrs. Fiske ia “Tess New National TheaterFanny Daven- port in “La Tosca.” Carrell Institute Hall.—Concert and Dance. a EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortr Monroe at 7 p.m. eamer Harry Randall Beach and river landing at Trains leave 13!2 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13%4 street-and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 am., 12 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. > CHOICE MIXED NUTS, $1. Creams, 2 and 5-Ib. bo $1.50. All kinds of dainties for New Year. ‘Private Sec- rs old, $1 full qt. bot. for Colonial ED TURKEYS. », Hothouse Delicacies; evel thing fin Palace Market, 1027 Conn. PALTIMORE AND OHIO BULLETIN. LOW RATES FOR TE Baltimere, Pittsburg, Wheeling and Par- kersburg, Dee. 31, 107, and Jan. 1, 180%, at AND ONE-THIRD FARE. Good re- turning until Jan. 4, 18us. TOURIST SLEEPING CAR to the Pa- cific ceast every Tuesday, leaving Wash- irgton on fast Wi press at 3:40 p.m. = New Year's specials. See Johnston's, pg. 9. ge “HOFBRAU” FOR NEW YEAR'S. Those who keep “open house’ holidays should order a case of our cele- brated “Hofbrau” Beer. Everybody likes it. Write or ‘phone 1 Abner & Drury, Brewer: h and F. Prompt delivery. For a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's Fine Dry Roasted Coffee. No equal at any price. Sugars at cost. Open evenings un- ul Xmas; 7 city stores. C. D. Kenny. soe All He $1.75 and up; prices reduced on coal heaters,, gas heaters, $1 and up. A. EBERLYS SO: S 7th st. nw. CITY AND DISTRICT. For the Belt Line Employes. The entertainment given at Central Hall st night in aid cf the employes of the It railroad was a success. The large hall well filled, and the program presented was one of general excellence. Those who gave their services this worthy cause re the Mt. Pleasant Military Band, Prof. L. Seharf’s Orchestra, Mr: Ever- w Mr. Douglas G._ Mill ae Prof. artwout faster Willie some ex- dances were presented by s Bateman, Una Ray, Marie Topley ian Benton, Ella Stevens s Etta Ray, Mabel Cudlipp and Lulu Hall. — Car and Vehicle Collide. Frank Daley's horse and buggy and elec- tric figured in a collision about 7 o'clock } evening at Brightwood. The buggy was demolished and the horse was adly injured that it had to be shot. Daley escaped serious inju: > Won by Thomas Keane. Mr. The Sisters of Mercy announce that the costly doll, rec raffled under their uspices, was w Thomas Keane of 222 rth Capitol street. = WH Watch Old Year Out. The union watch meeting, mentioned in ‘The Star sev @ays ago, for which ar- are being made by the local ils of the Sons of Jonadab, will be ipated in by probably 500 members uf the order, many being expected from a dis- The meeting will be held New Year ional Rifles’ Armory. An elabor- rogram for the entertainment of the has been provided. At 1: o'clock the members will assemble In a cir- cle to renew the pledge. A large number of new members will be initiated, and at the close of the meeting a banquet will be served in the lower hall. aes Christmas at W. L. I. Armory. The Christmas entertainment for the Wa ton Light Infantry Corps will take P Thursday evening at the armory. ‘There will be a large tree in the center of the armory, lighted by fancy colored lights. Santa Claus will distribute the presents to nildren. Refreshments will be served, 2 will take up the rest of the committee in Chas tee and Quarterma: Muzzy. “Unele Lewis” Uncle Lew Christ of Northeast on held its tree party at the home Acker Larney street, Chri Callen imper: gave each memt the u received a ing present 4d Lode G. W. Hatl, H. C. ned Circ ory of Mr. 3 will take for of their as he me rical Society. -|CAME BEARING GIFTS | | ENTERTAINMENTS : HOLIDAYS to] p74. during the | 22 ers of the Columbia ent meet of ties of this ne members teal belong. = of Anglo-Isruel Program. Angle-lerael Ass was c An article read by Mr. from the from the ques is box were The next A Wise Beginning of a New Year. Students have been registering daily dur- ing December for the new classes in Spen- ccrian Business College, to be organized during the first week in January. Young men from Harvard and Yale the number. Fine openings awaiting them requiring the special trz this college gives.—Advt. | tations i and others, | Mb nt, Steffen, Emma Anderson, Dora Poth, Rosa ahlert, Bettie Steffen, | Leona Meye Ferd. Jaeger, Santa Claus Keeps Faith With the Sunday Schools. PAST AND 10 COME ——— Pleasing Programs in Which Kris Figures Prominently. THE HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES — The Sunday school of St. Mark’s Pro- Cathedral will hold its Christmas festi- val at Golden Cross Hall, over the Nation- al Capital Bank, Pennsylvania avenue southeast, tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock. In addition to the tree and distribution of gifts, a program of music, shadow pictures and other amusements for the children will be rendered. The Sunday schoo! of Ascension parish, Rev. Dr. John H. Elliott, rector, and Rev. Themas W. Cooke, superintendent, wili Eave its annual festival at the church this evening at 6:20 o'clock. The sewing school of Ascension Mission to Colored People, Mrs. Horace Gray, superintendent, had its annual festival last evening, and the cele- ‘ation by the Sunday school of the same, Mr. Rolla P. Currie, superintendent, will take place tomorrow evening. The Christmas festival of the Sunday school of St. Luke’s P. E. Church, Rev. O. M. Waller, rector, took place last even- ing. The annual supper of the vested chcir will be given tomorrow evening. ‘The Sabbath school of the Eckington Presbyterian Church has prepared quite elaborate service to be rendered in ebration of the Christmas festival this evening. The Christmas entertainment by the Sunday school of Ryland M. 5. Church, Rey. S. M. Hartsock, D. D., pastor, will take place this evening. ‘The program comprises singing and recitations by the members of the school and the presenta- tion by Kris Kingle of a box of candy to each person whose name is on the roll of the schcol. Watch night services will be held in the church Fridey, commencing at 9:30 p.m. The Yourg People’s Society of Chri nD Endeavor will have charge during the first half hou then preaching by the pastor, foliowed by love feast. The annual Christmas festival of Grace Baptist Caurch Sunday school, Rev. A. F. Anderson, pastor, will be held this even- ing at 6 o'clock. The chief feature will Le an Xchange Tree.” Friday evening at 8 o'clock a sociable will be given by the Junior Society of Chrisiian Endeavor. A special prayer service will be held at the Church of the Covenant New Year morning from 9 to 10 o'clock. The Sunday school of West Street Pres- byterian Church gave an interesting and enjoyable Christmas exercise last evening, when the scholars were all remembered with gifts. he annual Christmas entertainment of the People’s Church, Rev. Dr. Kent, pastor, by and for the L:ttle ones, will be held this evening in the lower hall of ‘Typographical Temple. In addition to the songs and reci- tations appropriate to the season, there will be a “wand drill’ by some of the larger children. The morning and afternoon Sunday schools of Epipkany P. E. Church, Rev. Dr. McKim, tor, had their annual fes- tival y raay at 4 o'clock. After a brief address in the church by Dr. McKim, ail present repaired to Willard Hall, where a cantata, entitled “Broken Ti was ren- dered by a number of the sma¥ier children of the school. The management of the cantata was by Miss Blanche Muir and Mr, W. M. Connolly, the latter of whom im- Personated Sania Claus, The Sunday school of Emmanuel P. Church, Re W. G. Davenport, rector, had its Christmas tree exercises in church last evening. A bright service was beld, hymns and carols were sung and the rector delivered an address from the text: “Bound in the bundle of life with the Lord eur God Samuel, xxv:2y). The children made their offering of money collected through the advent season, and after the singing of a hymn, handsome boxes of candy were distributed to the children. Tae vested choir participated, and altogether it was a very bright and interesting service. Scme of the children from the mission wnday school at Congress Heights y-ere also present and received gifts with the others. The Sunday school of the Church of the Reformation, of which Rev. Dr. Parson is id its annual exercises last even- primary department met at 3 p. ing gifts and premiums. Mrs. Sutherland was in charge, and took good ire that all the little folks were duly re- ed and provided with candies and The main school met at 7 ing a little from the stereotyped program, had a 1 evening. There was a large Christmas tree, bearing fruits, besides ice cream and cake and gifts from teachers to and from scholars to teachers. roll of honor for attendance through », and, depart- all the past y as follows: Alice Meyer, Ott Ande Winthrop Dumont, Henry Jaeger, Amelia Steffen, Bertha Well- uth Dumont, lor, Alice Parsons, The teachers present th punctuality were Le- ch, Edith Dumont, A. D. Albert, |. Parsons, Mrs. S. F. Parsons, A. ch was one from the of the school's s Catharine Fietcher sang nta Claus, and there | d several ations. | - of twelve reported at school convention as } havi enrollment of more than four | undred Mr. Isaac C. Slater is the super- } endent and aided by a good corps of an es of St. Paul’s Luth- Dr. S. Domer, pastor, 3 evening in a unique en- tional Rifles’ Armory, on A fine program will be rendered, ing a Christmas cantata, pantomime address tribution of gifts. tributions of packages for the needy are 1 from the members and friends of e school. A pleisant social evening, as former ¢ccesions, is assured. anniversary ses were held last t. on 1 Sunday night in the church auditorium. A | crowded audience, interesting exercises by the school and splendid music, choral and ral, with accompaniment of chiming , all combined, made the anniversary am one of the best ever given by this | Browne; treasurer, Geo, E. Hebbard; li- brarian, Geo. L. Brist. The annual Christmas entertainment of the Fifteenth Street M. E. Church Sunday school was held Monday evening, and was at succ: parish hall of St. Paul's Catholic Church, 15th and V streets, was crowded yesterday afternoon, the occasion being the annual Christmas entertainment for the children of the Sunday school. The stage was decorated with evergreens, on either side being two large trees prettily trimmed with glittering ornaments. The opening remarks were made by Rev. Father Hannan, director of the Sunday school, who announced that the entertainment would commence with the singing of the “Adeste Fidelis,” in which all joined. A series of stereopticon views followed, un- der the direction of Mr. Wm. _ Solean. Toward the close of the exhibition of views, Santa Claus appeared, much to the delight of the children. This was followed by a Punch and Judy show, which con- unued for more than half an hour. After thanking the superintendent, Mr. John R. Brown, and the teachers of the Sunday school, for their assistance in get- ting up the entertainment, Father Hannan called upon Father Mackin and Father Foley, both of whom responded with short addresses. The children then sang “My Country, 'Tis of Thee,” after which they proceeded in line to the stage and about 340 were presented each with a pound box of candy. A holiday entertainment was given at St. Margaret's Church on Connecticut avenue yesterday afternoon. The services consist- ed chiefly of the singing by the vested choir, under the direction of Prof. R. I. Geary, of Christmas carols, with an ad- dress by Rev. Richard Lewis Howell, the rector of St. Margaret’s, who-spoke prin- eipally to the children of Christmas and what it signifies. Rev.*R. S. A. Wood, as- sistant rector, also took part in the services. Senta Claus came down a chimney and dis- tributed gifts to the children. Christmas entertainments were also given in the parlor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church last night to the Sunday school, and also to the scholars of Concordia Sunday school. At both these the children were given pres- ents. A Christmas entertainment was given yes- terday afternoon, beginning at 4 o'clock, at the school of the Immaculate Conception, 8th and N streets northwest. There was a large attendance. The program was print- ed in The Star yesterday. The annual Christmas festival of the Hamline M. E. Sunday school, 9th and P streets northwest, will be held this evening at 7:30. The beautiful cantata, entitled “The Birth of Christ,” will be presented, with a full chorus and finely illustrated. The chureh will be brilliantly_illuminated by_ electric lights. ‘The annual entertainments of the Sunday schools of Calvary Baptist Church will take place this evening and tomorrow evening at the Sunday school house, on 8th street, near H street, northwest. Tke Christrras festival of the Sunday school of North Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. C. B. Ramsdell, pastor, was held ‘ast evening. There was a very large attend- ance, and the recitations and music were regarded as peculiarly good. > THE BUILDING TRADES. Proceedings of Weekly Meeting of the Local Council. The weekly meeting of the Building Trades Council, held last evening, was at- tended by a full representation of all the affiliated crafts. President William Silver occupied the chair and Mr. D. J. Sullivan was secretary. Communications were read from the Building Trades Council of Chicago, in re- ply to a letter sent to that body relative to the attitude of the Washington Build- ing Trades Council in the matter of the construction of the federal building in Chi- cago, and also one from the District Com- missioners, the contents of which were not made public. Credentials for the delegates from the Plumbers and Gasfitters’ Association were read and the delegates admitted and ob- ligated. Mr. John P. Healey, who was delegate of the local council to the convention of building trades recently held at St. Louis, submitted his report, which was accepted. Mr. Healey stated that, as a result of the labor of the convention, a national building trades council was organized, and it was believed that in the near future every local building trades council in the country would become affiliated. He further re- ported that the representatives of the local building interests of many of the largest cities in the country, who were present at the convention, were unanimously agreed that a national alliance of the building trades {s necessary to the best interests of that class of workmen. He assured the lo- cal council and the building trades of the District that through the national organ- ization much beneficial legislation will be secured from Congress. Mr. Healey also stated that the national council would co-operate with the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, and could .not possibly antagonize that body or the na- tional ‘craft organizations, as each local council is guaranteed complete autonomy. The convention, he said, unanimously adopted resolutions favoring suffrage for the residents of the District of Columbia, and will petition Congress for favorable legislation relative to the matter. The question of affiliation with the na- tional organization will be definitely de- cided by the council when the constitution adopted by the recent convention is sub- mitted to the locals. Mr. Healey was elected second vice presi- dent of the national organization. eet kT You'll Be Well Of in ’9s If you'll resolve to open and maintain an account with Union Savings Bank, 1222 F.— Advertisement. a TWENTIETH ERSARY. Celebration Maennerchor Includes Music, Addresses and Banquet. The twentieth anniversary of the Ger- manta Maennerchor was celebrated last night by that organization at a banquet at Maennerchor Halil. ‘The affair was a most enjoyable one, and the full membership of the Macnnerchor was out to do justice to the occasion. President Wolfgang Pohlman made an address before the banquet, in which he gave a brief history of the or- ganization, while post prandial speeches were made by Mr. W. L. Elterich, editor of the Washington Revue; Dr. Christian Strac ditor of the Washington Journal; Mr. E. Max Hasseibach, correspondent of the Louisville Anzeiger; ex-President Her- man Vollmer, Mr. William Escher, sr., Mr. Charles G. Rogier, Mr. August Duehring, Capt. August Schwarz and others. A program of musical numbers, in which Mrs. Boesenberg-Weber, Miss Sophie her, Mrs. Koebben, Miss Marguerite Koebben, Miss M. Dammeyer and Mr. Con- rad Richter participated, also added to the pleasure of the occasion. = A Few Stalls Still Vacant At Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L st. Unequaled facilities for boarding horses.— Advertisement. ee y school. The reports of the se nd treasurer showed the good condi- tion of the school, and the hopeful pros- peets for the future. ‘a es in the Rifles’ Armory will en to ail. n of St. Vincent's Asylum had their Santa Claus entertain- ment Monda They gave Chri: jas reci- nd songs and tableaus, after which ved nuts and candies. phe annual Christmas exercises of the Memotia!l Chapel, 5th and P Streets, were Orphan | held last evening in the chapel, which was ing night | well city, to} fri the | ea, crowded by the scholars and their ads. A very nice program was render- nder t pervision of Mr. J. Noble Hoover, consisting of the following: Lulla- e Out, O Star,” by primary Kissing Papa Through M. Hoge; recitation, mas Carol,” by Miss L. Reiner: no duet, “William Tell” overture, Miss Liebermann and Miss M. Hoover; song, “What I Want S: aus to Bring,”” Mis: Ferguson: r “Kelley's Dream,’ G. Sauter; cornet solo, by Dr. F. A. Swarbwout; vocal solo, ‘Phat Little Black Mrstache,” by little Edna Turnburke; re- fi be January jo, | citation, “The Fate of Charlotte Russe,” ome of Mrs. Jayne, 1419 hth street | Miss RM. McLain; vocal solo, “Par, Par ayist for the occasion | AWay.” Miss F. Hardell; vocal solo, “He sport: Is a Prince,” Miss Dottie Heeter. This was followed by the distribution of premiums to the scholars who have been present every Sunday, and every Sunday but one, during the year, and then came the distri- bution of a box of candy to every member of the school. At the recent annuai electién of officers are among | of this school the following were chosen to serve the coming year: Superifitendent, ing in business | Mr. George H. Judd; assistant superinten- dent, Samuel E. Aler; secretary C. M. D. REJOINDER BY MR. HITCHCOCK. Counter Charges in Suit of His Wife for Maintenance. In his arswer to the sult for mainten- ance instituted by Emeline G. Hitchcock, her husband, Carlos A. Hitchcock, admits he possesses considerable property, and denies that he compelled his wife to live in a styie far below her station, as charged. Mr. Hitchcock declares that he has not orly provided her with everything she needed, but, in addition, supplied luxuries of all kinas. = Mr. Hitchcock charges that his wife is an adventuress, and, he claims, her purpose in marrying him was to get money from him. The husband adds that she never had any honest purpose of being a good wife, ard never entertained any affection for him whatever. —_. Good is Good, but Something Bet- ter beats it. We handle the best butter pro- duced. 5-Ib. boxes, $1.45. James F. Oyster, 200 Pa. ave. and Center mkt. ’Phone, 27 Advertisement. ae oes Mr. Ketcham’s Reply. Answering the petition of his partner, G. G. Hamner, in the commission firm of G. G. Hamner & Co., for an injunction and dissolution of partnership, Orlando C. Ketcham denis every allegation made to the effect that he had practiced fraud in the conduct of the business of the firm. See eal: Your credit is’ good at Lansburgh's Fur- | atso niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. ~ ARMY. DESHERTIONS. How a Good Man¥ Gases May Be Ac- counted»For. To the Editor of The Ewinig Star: In your publishedsinterview with Com- missioner Evans, penmiom frauds in the case of deserters is spoken ef, and he suggests that bounty jumpers raake up the differ- ence between 200,000 And'the actual number of deserters. I have mo doubt that the number given--viz, is part of the juggling with figures that has been in- dulged in ad libitumybyythose whose high- est ambition and greatest pleasure consists in smirching the chmrarter and belittling the achievements off th men who risked everything, who suff@red@ everything, to pre- serve the government ftom disruption. But let the number of deserters, as shown by the army records, be what it may, my Present desire is to call attention to two classes of soldiers, who, unmindful of the. necessity of following a prescribed course, have, more than any other class, no doubt contributed to enlarge that number, while, at the same time they have honestly and valiantly served their country to the end. One_class consists of those men who, after being duly mustered into the service, have found themselves in uncongenial sur- roundings, perhaps, or there may have been some state of feeling existing between them and their officers; or, as was not in- frequently the case, they discovered friends or relatives had gone into another organi- zation. To leave the first organization with- out the formality of a discharge and enlist in the other w..s not, in their minds, a wrong act, but it involved their incurring a record as a deserter from the first organi- zation, notwithstanding an honorabie serv- ice and honorable discharge as of the see- ond organization. Cases of this kind were so numerous that a law was enacted re- moving the stain of desertion from those really honorable soldiers. Another class consists of these who had served up to May 1, 1865, who had had at least six months’ honorable service prior to that date. The war was ended. ‘They had served long and faithfully, and the country had no further need of their serv- ices, while, especially in the case of farm- ers, their families needed them, and the ad- vanced season admonished them that their fields also needed them if a crop was to be harvested that year. Is it to be wondered at that they did not care to wait for the slow process of mustering out, but prefer- red to go at once to their families, and let the government settle their accounts at its leisure? Their officers had no choice in the matter of record; there was only one Way to account for these men, and that was to place them at the end of the roll as deserters. A law was passed to relieve these men also of the. charge of desertion. I have worked on such cases in the War Department, aud will venture the asser- tion that a very large percentage of the records of desertion were made up of the two classes I have mentioned. S. WEAVER. —— There Are Flowers and Flowers, But Gude's flowers are always the finest specimeus of their kind. Order your New Year's flowers of him. 1224 F st.—Advt. — MUSICAL AND LITERARY. Program Rendered in Entertaining Deutsch-Amerkanische Club. The “Deutech-Amerikanische Club” was entertained by the Misses Buxman last evening. The program was opened with a piano solo, “Earl King,” Liszt, by Miss Buxman. Mr. G. H: Michaelsen and Mr. John Corsa each contributed vocal solos, the former singing Fielitz’s ““Mondschein”’ and “Anathema,” with ’cello obligato by Mr. Philipps, and Mr. Corsa gave “My Lit- tle Love,” beth numbers being well re- ceived. Mr. B, F. Sehubert read Schiller’s “Burgschaft,” preceded'by explanatory re- marks. An amusing: farce, ‘Die Mousefal- le," was presented by™Mrs.- Michaelsen, Misses Watscn and Anna Buxman and Mr. B. White, after which a ’cello solo was given by Mr. Phillipps. A “literary salad” closed the program. Among these present: were Mesdames von Hartleben, Michaelsen, Moore, Haz- ard and Corsa, the Misses White, Proctor, Watson and Pryor; Messrs. Michaelsen, Orrison, Waite, Corsa, Phillipps, Schaefer, Schubert, Dr. von Hartletiien and Dr. Rand. i ——_—_ Elphonag Yogngs Company ‘ have a very attractive ad. if another col- umn. It will pay you to look it up and read it through carefully,—Advt. —— SERVICE FOR MEN ONLY. New Feature Introduced -in the Pro- Cathedral Church. Great interest is felt among the members of the Episcopal churches throughout the diccese of Washington regarding the ef- ferts about to be made by the clergy of the Pro-Cathedral to extend their work and to influence young people not already in the church to become united with it. The clergy attached to the Pro-Cathedral are Bishop Satterlee, Rev. William Levering Devries, Kev. Charles Harris Hayes and Rev. Philip Mercer Rhinelander. The first of a serles of meetings of va- rious kinds intended to accomplish the end in view, as stated above, will be held at the Pro-Cathedral, corner of 3d and A streets southeast (as heretcfore mentioned in The Star), Sunday evening next at 8 o'clock. ‘This service, which will be exclusively for men, will, it is expected, be addressed by Hishop Satterlee, Rey. Dr. D. Parker Mor- gen, rector of the Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York city, and Dr. Howard A. Kelly, professor of obstetrics in Joins Hop- kins University. Dr. Kelly is regarded as one of the fore- most physicians in America, and also has won a great name for himself in the world of civic and social movements by his act- ive part in the reform movement in Mary i i vocacy of personal, al and political righteousness. ‘The service, which is intended for the ad- vancement of the cause of personal purit has long been a great feature of the first Sunday evening proceedings in.each year under the direction of the noted Dr. Rains- ; ford, at St. George's, New York. It is a new feature in this city. —_—_——__ Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. —_— THE STEAM ENGINEERS. Union, No. 14, Elects Officers— Committees Appointed. Officers for the ensuing term were elected at the semi-annual meeting of Local Ur‘on, No. 14, National Association of Steam En- gineers, which was held last evening. The result was as follows: President, Joseph P. McCrink; vice president, J. A. Milstead; recording secretary, George Fisher; finan- cial secretary, L. C. Masterman; treasurer, T. D. Kelley; guard, W. H. Fanning; con- ductor, J. B. Deisterg delegates to the Cen- tral Labor Union, 2 P» McCrink, L. C. Mesterman, G. W. Bishér, John Garsh and F._D. Neale. President McCrinks een, since as bers of the permanent committees: executive Redmiles, S. Sailer, B. F. Foley, J. B. Deister and:J. Bladen. Examination—James Donohue, A. J. Wood, J. J. Hart, J. P. McCrink and John Garsh. Sick—J. Passano, G.' A. Short, James King, Marvin Roberts aed J. F. Stark. Local For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and Leather Goods Go To Lutz & Co 497 PA. AVE. eer" of Lap Robes and Cleveland’s Baking Powder is good clear to the bottom of the box. Se ss ok ee eo te A DANCING $40,000 AWAY, A Klondiker’s Pleasing Method of Squandering a Fortune. “Dawson City is the hottest town I was ever in,” said J. W. Boyle of Woodstock, Ont., who is fitting out an expedition for supplies to the Klondike, at the Arlington. “When I left there in September there was, I should judge, a population of about 8,000. On our way back to the states we met a large number of men on their way there, so I presume that 10,000 is a rea- sonable estimate of Dawson City’s popula- tion at the present time. “Gold is the main circulating medium there. Of course you now and then see a bill or a bank.note, but it soon goes out of circulation. Fellows who are about to start back for the states usually grab on to every piece of paper money they can eo of. It is easier to carry than the gold. “There were forty saloons in Dawson in September, and all were enjoying a land office business. Fifty cents a drink was the ruling quotation for whisky, and there was a never-failing demand for the arti- cle. Gambling? Well, I should say. A man can get into any game he wants in Dawson, and there is no limit to the stakes. Poker and faro are played most. Dawson has a theater. It is three stories high and built of boards. The rankest kind of a vaudeville show holds forth every other night. On the alternating nights dancing is held in the building, and there's where you have dead loads of fun. A lady for a partner is a rarity. Women are so Scarce (hat there are always fights among the fellows to settle as to who shall have the honor of dancing with the few. “Cotillion sets are filled out entirely by the male sex in many of the dances. I know of one fellow who sold-out his claim for $40,000 and was devoting his time ex- clusively to the terpsichorean pleasure. He was the first one on hand and the last to leave the dance hall. And he never missed a single dance. As dancing is somewhat nore expensive than in the effete east, I figured that he would dance out the $40,000 by next June. “Most of the women in Dawson are of the demi-monde. Some of them are inde- pendently rich. The miners’ money drifts into their purse in a steady stream. “Gold is the medium of exchange. Every store and saloon has a man who does nothing but weigh gold dust taken in ex- change for supplies or drinks.” Se ORDER OF GOLDEN CROSs. Election of Officers by Two Local Commanderies. Goodwill Commandery, at its meeting last night, elected the following officers for the ensuing term: Noble commander, David F. Harris; vice noble commander, Mildred -E. Sherwood; prelate, Howard Larcombe; keeper of records, Edward Steer; financial K. of R., W. E. Allen; treasurer, Jas. G. Thompson; herald, Geo. H. Wood; warder inner gate, Ada M. Lee; W. O. G. » Tyler Sherwood; trustees, Dr. S. I. Groot, W. G. Perry, A. M. McBath; representatives to Grand Commandery, Geo. Musson, J. G. Thompson, Mrs. Simonds; alternates, Mrs. M. C. Lamb, Mrs. M. E. Goss, Mrs. Tait. National Commandery has also elected the following officers: N. C., Mrs. E. E. Compton; V. N. C., Mrs. Lulu Weaver; pre- late, H. I. Stout; K. R., L. R. Trembly; F. K. R., Mr. Bailey; treasurer, R. H. Yates herald, Mrs. Edelin; W. I. G., Jas. Comp. ton; W. O. G., W. H. Byers; representa- tives, Yates and Lucas; trustees, J. J. Dar- lington, S. Howison and W. F. Carter. The degree staff of the Grand Command- ery held a rehearsal at National Command- ery’s hall Monday night. oe SWALLOWED POISON. William Jackson Attempts to End His Own Existence. A young man named William B. Jackson attempted suicide Monday afternoon by taking laudanum. He is a member of the firm of Jackson & Ayers, bicycle dealers, at 704 I street northwest, and was in the shop when he swallowed the poison. Soon after he had taken the dose his partner learned of the rash act and called for med- ieal aid. The Emergency Hospital ambu- lance was summoned and the physician who was in charge gave Jackson an antiddte. He refused to go to the hospital and friends took him to his home, No. 621 14th street northeast. It is said that disappointment in a love affair caused the young man to become despondent and to take the poison. He will recover. ——— Its Annual Inspection. U. S. Grant Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., held its annual inspection last evening. The meeting was largely attended. The in- specting officer, Mrs. Florence C. George, tmede an address complimentary to the cir- cle on its good management and the amount of relief work done during the year. It was reported that many needy families have been aided through the efforts of the circle. —— Departs for His New Home. Rev. C. M. Livingston, for many years pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Hy- attsville, left yesterday for Germantown, Pa., where he will make his future home. Mr. Livingston will be assistant pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Germantown, his son-in-law bei:g principal pastor. Se eral ministers have made application for the vacancy at Hyattsville. Delicate children! What a source of anxiety they are! The parents wish them hearty and strong, but they keep thin and pale. To all Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil these delicate children with Hypophosphites comes with the best of new It brings rich blood, strong bones, healthy nerves, and sound digestion. It is growth and prosperity to them. No matter how delicate the child, it is readily taken. Oc. and $1.00, all druggists. SOOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. 5, CITY ITEMS. Chr. Xander, 909 7th st., readily resupplied from his Mass. ave. warehouse what during Christmas week had gone into thousands .of hands. For soft punch use his Va. Port, 1891, 75c. at., or 1894, 50c. qt. For ladies’ receptions, Am- pelos Punch, $2.50 gal., 65c. qt. The Norse- men’s ideal is Upsala Student Punch, $1 bottle. Send for price list of wines and liquors. It ——E—E—S Whisky for New Year at Lynch's. The famous Rockbridge Rye, 50c.pt. 404 9th. it a “Bock” Meer Ail Thin Week. ‘The National Capital Brewing Co. has brewed enough “Bock” Beer for the holi- days to give everybody in Washington a treat. Drop postal or telephone 222 and a case will be delivered to your home prompt- ly. For sale in leading hotels & restaurants. _———___—_ Resolve on New Year's, that you'll have us paper your rooms. We do them $2 up. NOLTE, 810 9th st. 1t a Large Cluster Ruisins, Paper shell almonds, navel oranges, bda- manas, olives, olive oil, Durkee'’s salad dressing, Lea & Perrin’s Worcestershire sauce, hasty jelicon, ttc., all the Teguisites for your New Year dinner. : de29-3t S. H, MURRAY, 2203 Mth nw. a Just received an invoice of Kippefed Her- ring from Greerech, Scotland, cured Malcolm & Co., and for sale by James Cumming, 1334 H st. n.w. ate Royal f sdache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf 1 HEALTH REPORT. Statistics From the Department for Past Week. There were 108 deaths in the District dur- ing the past week, as compared with 107 in the preceding week. Of those who died 56 were white and 52 colored. The annual death rate was 20.0 per thousand inhab- itants, that for the whites being 15.2 and for the colored 30.4. The prevalent dis- eases were those of the nervous system and of the lungs. The former caused 17 deaths, of which 6 were from apoplexy. Of lung affections there were 36 deaths, 14 of which were from consumption and 15 pneumonia. Of the zymotic class there were 3 fatal cases of typhold fever, 2 of diphtheria, 1 of scarlet fever and 2 of diar- rhoeal complaints. Thirty deaths were of persons over sixty years old, one person being reported as one hundred and three years of age. Of diphtheria there were 53 cases under treatment at the close of the last report. During the week 16 new cases were r ported, and 10 were relieved from quara: line by recovery, leaving 59 cases still in isolation in 53 premises. Of scarlet fever there were 38 cases in quarantine at the close of the last report 10 new cases were reported, and 18 cas: were reported as having recovered, leavir 48 cases under treatment, isolated in 26 premises. The mean temperature of the atmosphere for the week was 2) degrees, the mean rel- ative humidity 77, and the mean actual Larometer 30.01. The winds were north- westerly, moving at an average rate of eight miles per hour. The precipitation amounted to .48 of an inch, with four cloudy days. —— Sunday National Library. To the Editor of The Evening Star: A writer in The Star claims that the first article in favor of opening the National Library on Sundays was published in thi current year. The movement began, how- ever, in 1878. On February 6 of that year a lecture was delivered, under the auspices of the Art Club, to a very fashionable and crowded audience at Willard Hall. The lec- ture was printed by the club on the request of the late Mr. Corcoran. On page 20 I find the following passage: ‘ “As a general rule, the museums and li- braries (in Europe) are free to public use, and a large number of them are open in the evenings and on Sundays. In some lo- calities, however, it is still considered best te keep museums open only at such hours end on such days as are convenient to the wealthy and unemployed, and the religious thing to allow a workingman no choice of resort on Sunday except between the low tavern or gin shop and the church.” Not long after tke lecture petitions in favor of the Sunday opening were numer- ovsly signed and presented to Congress, but no action was taken. The movement bas always been popular in Washington. December 28, 1897. STUDENT. SS Ten Dollars for a Broom. John A. Mitchell today pleaded guilty of stealing a broom, valued at 15 cents, from W. J. E. Brown, and was fined $10 by Judge Kimball. His excuse was that he as drunk. In default of payment he went to jail for thirty days. Royal adds Anti-dyspeptic quali- ties to the food. Leavening &as, no yeast germs, Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. AMUSEMENTS. NEW Nationa THEar FANNY DAVENPORT SUPPORTED BY MELBOU! McDOWEL.L. TONIGHT, SARDOU'S LA TOSCA. Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Mat. Sat., Sardou’s “CLEO- > ATRA.” New Year raction, x | Seat Sale Tomorrow. Wa Hl. GRANE And his admirable company will present a Comedy by E. W. PRESBREY, entitled A Virginia Courtship, In which fs sh some delightful pictures of s0- cial life in Virginia early in the pr ent century. The comedy has been pronounced the most de- lightful ever presented by Mr. Crane. It Academy. NEW ¥ POPU Holiday pe Sa —BRADY'S “GITAY PR HUFANITY. 25 PEOP! ‘The Great ~6 HORSE: ealistic tle Next Week—Denman Thom oo HINE OF PARADI COLUSIBIA ,," Rey Pictures” THE PASSION PLAY, BY THE DEVOUT PEASANTS OF IN THE BOHEMIAN FORESTS. NEXT WEEK—The Century 's Greatest Come: + 2 3° “Ply Friend from India. With the Original New Yort cast. de29. 21tf G RAND OPERA HOUSE. K) N & RIFE, Menagers, TONIGHT and all this weel Matinees WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. FIRST TIME IN THIS CITY— Mrs. FISKE, AND HER UNRIVALED COMPANY, in TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES. Mrs. Fiske does not appear at theaters controlled by the theatrical trust. Next Week Chas. E. Blaney’s...... de2s-5t BIJOU THEATER— : Mat. Every Das Every Night at 8. High-class Vaudeville and Burlesque. THE GREAT TROJA. ‘The Gushing GERTIE GILSC TEN OTHER BIG ACTS. Prices—10, 20, 30c. Mats. 20e. KKEBNan's LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. neces Tuesday, ‘Thursday avd Saturday. MAUTAPPY. NEW. YEAR ATTRACHION- RUSSEL BROS.’ Comedians. NEXT WEEK— Sam T. Jack’s Company. de2T-6t GRAND CONCERT AND DANCE TO BE GIVEN AT ‘the Carroll Institute cor, 10th and K sts. +-“BOY WANTED. 1 n.w., V EDNESDAY, 29, AT 8 O'CLOCK . Renefit cf Sucred Heart Church. Ad- ‘mission, 25c. ac2B-4t* iN XX j clti "=a NEW YEAR RECEPTIONS, Lists of Those Receiving or Not Re- ceiving to Be Published Frid 7. The Star will publish Friday a lst of those receiving or not receiving New Year day. Persons desiring to arnounce that they will or will not receive can do so with- out any charge by sending notices to The Star any time prior to 9 o'clock Friday morning. The notices should contain only the announcement that there will or will not be a reception and the names and ad- dresses. Evtry notice must be properly authenticated to insure publication. 2 -—_____ The Cuban Revolution. The “Cuban Revolution” is one tepics discussed in The Evening nac for 1808. Nearly 500 of the Star Alma. pages, 2% cents. On sale at Star office and news stands. — The National tung of Berlin denies ff negotiations with the United ates have been broken off, adding that have only just commenced and will ecntinue. Unexcelled Hood's Sarsaparilla Gives Ap- petite and Strength. “T use Hood's s a all ee excel ft T use be when fw & overworked and run down and It gave FH 2 good appetite and made me stouger than Elwes before” DANIEL BRIS Point, Md Remember . ’ - Hood’s Sarsaparilla Hs the In fact the One Trfe Blood Parifler. AMUSEMENTS. gy Central Hall (Over Center Market.) : Lyndsay Course. Friday Evening, Dec. 31, BROWN UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB. Finest country. also for the Store and Course atertainment, sop’s Music tickets, $1, varied entertalnments. Lafayette . for nine high-class, Only Saturday (New Ke S FROUMAN F Willaw Gillette's Suecessfol Play, “SECRET SERVICE,” Mr. GILLETTE as “Capt. Thorne.” x. Beginning Mon., Jan.3 MR. RICHARD MANSFIELD, ‘senting on Monday, Tuesday and ES and Saturdsy ’ Matinee duction fn this ci WE Wednesda: for the first pre. “THE DEVIL'S DISCIPL by GB seen veigpdaseceg aA Thursday even RU MMEL FS - JELYLL AND Seats on Sale E. 8. WILLARD WILL APPEAR THE LAFAYETTE oO Hc DURING TH KK JANUARY For Six Evenings and Two Mat PROGRAM: Mr. Willard DAVID GAR First time in We COMMENCING 10, Performances, ton. TOM PINCH, By Charles First time in V edy rtbur Jones, Ry Hen SAT. EVE. The [iddieman, By Henry Arthur Jones. The performances will commenc evening and Wednesday aad Sat 2:15 o'clock vi Are earnestly reques' advertised for the ri atter- noons at TORS d to be seated by g of the curt "TURES. Prof. W. B. Powell WH Leciure on ‘How to Make Voters,”’ On ct MBER in parlors of the Wiliarg Jlotel. hour will ___ EXCURSIO} RAYMOND & WHITCOMB’S TI TD TOURS. ALL, TRAVELIN S INCLUDED A party WILL LEAVE PHILADELPHIA JAN TARY 2s in : of Vest iby nd Din a Ample tin the to all cand the Wo: AN CENT. Ty OF M m VERA » give leading, uresque YERPUL AL and other tin Mexico, AMPICO DIV LS AILWAY, a WE. neludis of th IN TH RIP OV VER CIFIC RAIL- ND CALIFORNIA, Jan- 3 and 17 Jan. 18, KAN: FLORIDA 10 and 17. 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