Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1897, Page 5

- THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1897-12 PAGES. EDUCATIONAL. IN WASHINGTON. If you intend taking up the study of such lan Euages as German or French, Spanish or Itelian you'll find the method of the Berlitz Secheol insures the quickest proficiency, = thoreugh grounding in the principles ard a com- jet mastery of idioms and accent. Call for ireular. Berlitz Scheol_ of Languages, Prof. Wm. Von Mumm, Prop. $ 14th st. 2-6m.16 = i Private Tuition. Address DR. S. W. MURPHY, A. 927 M nw. scnoon F h co rencn, 724 11TH ST. N.W. French conversation; no grammar; infallible method of gaining full command! of all the French Verh am well as to think In French. ‘Statistical Classes or peivate lessons. Appl . COLETTE-OLLEN) for cir- root. eae ORFE. cular to Prof. F. deé-Im* REMOVED ‘0 1020 » st. x.w. RNEST LFNT, ‘Theory of Music. de23-Im* Your son, daughter or best e a term of Voice, Piano or 8 lessons, $5. LAWRENCE “HUOL, 934 F n.w. PRES! irl would a PRIVATE INSTRUCTION BY PROFESSORS from leading universities; in preparatory. colle; and culture studies; ali branches; langua; music; history, fine art. Address" MAN ~ OKELEY SCHOOL. _ AM. Learn to be a Draughtsman! ening lessons in drawing and mathematics. S3l 7th st. ne. econd term begins Jan. 3. Im* ’ Shorthand creased my speed under y forty words in six weeks. and returned to my eping, Typewriting (latest i French to beginners. © L. 943 Tost. now. de13-1 Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Instruction by Miss G. E. Buckingham, at Studi 1522 6th st. n.w., or at residence of pupil. d18-Imr A BUSINESS EDUCATION IVY RUSINESS ( LEGE—Sth and ne better; $25 r instruction thirty to PRIVATE OR CLA: French, Latia or music, 2g P st. Mrs. LAURA ow PAL _4 The Misses Kerr’s School, as ___ 1438 N ST. 2 W. deS-1m-4 National Capital oe S22 ecticut @ 2. SCHOOL FUR Intermediate and Aca- M.,Head Master. zl tary or ad graduate. . AND BANJO TAL T. st. nw. Careful training of ausonable. €. L. NEVINS. ENCH CONVERSATION AND READING courses for udults and children; beginners advanced. Boarding pupils taken. “Experienced teacher. MLLE. V. PRUD*HOMME, 307 D st.n.w. Shorthand. Typewriting Experts teaching Pitman system rapidl, ers House Kepresentatives. de3-tf Rets., rej DRICLERY, 504 11th st = DR. JOH> AULFIELD’S ‘D, HARMONY. ° tn EB SHINGTON 1th ston, correspondence school. Pitman sys- tem, ne aod rapid method; typewriting; civil service; English branches and special studies. At- tention to backward pupils. Do2S-tf Gunston Institute, © 1212 apd 1214 l4th st. ow. no2s-4tf Mr. and Mrs. B. R. MASON. Chevy Chase FRENCH AND ENGLISH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. mee Mile. L. M. NY Miss C PETTIGREW myl2-ly-10 1333 private and bouse. Principal. Prineipal. Chase P. O., Md. ~ Gaillard“%o Languages. Asst. 2023 15th st. Principal: Prof. J. D. Gaillard, B. es. L. (Paris), Officer Academie, author of’ t celebrated Gaillard new and scientific method. The enly one decorated by the French Minister of Pablic Instru indorsed by the Sorbonne and the most educators of Europe and America. Ser circulars.) Classes and private les- fons. The Cercle des Historiettes will reopen Nov. 20. Mecting once a week. 05 WIMODAUGHSIS CLASSES. 1525 NEW YORK ave.—Journalism, dressmakinz, bookkeeping, arith- Inetic, grammar, ste jh typewriting, elocu- tion, dramatic art. p' culture, French, Ger- man, Spanish, whist, telegraphy, history, Latin. ‘Terms, $1 a mo. to members. Membership, $1 a ar. Mrs. 4NNA S. HAMILTON. Pre: 2-6, tf chool WashingtonHeights S 1850 Wroming ave, cor. 19th st. n.w. Boarding and Day School for Girls. Prine{pal, Miss FRANCES MARTL Asso. Principal, Miss SARA M. STERRETT. 3 ee oc2G-tt The [icDonald-Ellis EBUARDING ANO DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, Corner Mass. end 17th street. ineteen teachers. - LEWIS, Principal 3 N nolG-8.tf ney School, Gr cnie Boarding and day school for girls. Primary, academic anc collegiate courses. Miss Virginia Mason Dorsey, we28-tf Miss Laura Lee Dorsey, Principals. t_SMise “ aeons Miss Halstead’s Private School will ceopen OCT. 5 at 1817 Cor- coran st. Advanced department in charge of Miss Anna C. Robinson, formerly of the Western High . oc2-3m School. = : SEER. io FOR GIRIS AND YOUNG LADIES. DAY AND ROARDING. OPENS OCT. 4. 1224 AND 1226 15th COR. MASS." AVE. «35m Miss CLAUDIA STUART, Principal. MK TUTNAM'S SCHOOL, 13 19TH ST, ‘opens Se er 27, 18v7.” Pupils of all grades. opera tho: vufversities tech: for colleges. cal schools. Best of referenc sel-f MISS CORA A. Teacher of Elocuth Address, 206 Jal attenti BALCH'S CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE AND Business College, 1311 11th ao. Cee Lookkeeping and ‘Dokrapby taught by best teact ._Puplis instructed by correspondence. selL-tt ALD C TOW: ND, SS ADA LOUISE TOWNSEND, S ace, Expression. IS1T 13th st. nw. MAPLEWOOD INSTITUT! $207 per ye A snce ; one of the Vest to infuse with energy an ¢ up boys to the duties of life. Boss prepared for college. Under 13 sears, $180 © probibited. Loe tion beautiful, fed and healthy. JOS. SH (Ya wees, WINTER RESORTS. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. HOTEL ST. CHARLES, Open All the Year. The Finest Hotel on the Coast. Most modern heating system, electric lights, u parlors, hot aud cold fresh and salt water in all baths, elevators and all betel conveniences. Write for New Ilustrcted Booklet. JAMES B. REILLY, vi e tyratst Y, Owner and Propr. THE EQUABLE CLIMATE AT AT: TIC CITY, N.J., DURING THE WINTER IS MOST DELIGHTFUL. Haddon Hall Will remain open throughout the year. Season- able pleasures and amusemen itd book- let mailed. S2t The Shelburne. 1; beach. cutive pears 8 SOU TA WIC eee at HE PENNHURST—OCEAN END OF MIC! ave., Atlantic City, N. J. street level. > OF MicHIGAN electric elevator to Send for illustrated booklet. JAMES HOOD. SEASIDE—MISCELLANEOUS. NDERSON'S HOTEL, ANNAPOLIS, _MD.— Large rooms; modern couvesiences; abundant ta- bie; beating, bathing, fishing; § per week up- ward. W. SANDERSON, Prop., formerly Con- gressional Hotel, Washington. Je29-tf LADIES GOODS. HAVING Coney THE ae 1 Sire. HOBGAN, my and her husband, Mr. E. HORGAN, of 806 K'st. n.w., who ar¢ celam = : ee! RAILROADS, PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. STATION CORNER OF SIXTH AND B STREETS. 7:50 A.M. week days. PITTSBURG EXPRESS— Parlor and Dining Cars Harrisburg to Pittsburg. 1¢:60 A.M. PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED—Pullman Sleeping, Dining, Smoking and Observation Care Harrisburg to Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louts, Cleveland and Toledo. ' Buffet Parlor Harrisburg. FAST LINE—Pullman Buffet Parlor rrisburg. Buffet Parlor Car Harrisburg Pittsburg. 3:40 P.M. CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS Sleeping Car Washington to St. Louis, and Sleeping and Dining Cars Harrisburg to St. Louis, Nashville (via Cincinnat!), and Chicago. VESTERN EXPRESS—Pullman Sleep- rg. Chicago and Harrisburg to Cleveland. Dining Car to Chicago. ‘20° P.M. SOUTHWESTERN EXPRESS—Pull- an Sleeping Cars Washington to Pittsburg and H burg to St. Louis and Cincinnati. Dining Car. PACIFIC EXPRESS—Pullman Sleep- ing Car to Pittst 10:40 PLM. ing Car to Pittsburg. ‘50 A.M. for Kane, Canandaigua, Rochester and Niagara Falls daily, except Sunday. » A.M. for Elmira and Renovo daily, except For Williamsport daily, 3:40 P. for Williamsport. Rochester, Eric, Buf- falo and Niagara Falls daily, except Saturday, with Sleeping Car Washington’ to Buffalo. 10:40 P.M. for Erie, Canandaigua, Rechester, But- alo and Niagara Falls dafly. Pullman Sleeping Car Washington to Rochester Saturdays only. FOR PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK AND THE EAST. “CONGRESSIONAL LIMITED," daily. Cars, with Dining Car from Baltimore. 00 (Dining Car), 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 and 11-00 (Dining C 12:45, 3:15, 4:20, 6:50, 10:00 and 0 (Dining Car), 8: Wilmington)’ A. 00 and 11:50 Regular a (Dining Car), mington) without change, 7:50 A.M. week days, M. daily. Baltimore, 6:25, 7:00, 7:50, ic MAM, 12:15, 12:41 Liraited), 4:20, 4:36, Bee S 00, 50 A.M. and 4:36 P.M. 0, 9:00 A.M, 4:20 and 5:40 except Sunday. Sundays, 9:00 A.M. Atlantic Coast Line—Ex, ress for Flor 1d on Atlantic Const Line, 4530 ACMe Seip eek daily: Richmond only 10. A.M. week way: Special, via Richmend and Seaboard Air 40 P.M. daily. Accommodation for Quan- daily and 4:25 P.M. week days. SEASHORE CONNECTIONS. For Atlantic City (via Delaware River Bridge, all- ees Sein daily, via Market Street det and Tega U00 AN, 1245 PM week I. week days, 11:50 P.M. corner Fifteenth and G streets, and at the station, Sixth and B streets, where Gosinartt, be left for the checking of baggage to estination from hotels und residences. = FB HUTCHINSON, General Manager. zi 0D, Passenger Agent. 029 offices, E. ‘Local for Danville, Charlotte Connects at Manas: hur, Harrisonbarg and Staunton, “daliy except Sunday, ‘ah ‘ynehburg with the Norfolk and Mare *el Dally THE UNITED STATES FAST -aCarrles Pullman Buffet Sleepers, New York und Washington to Jacksonville, uniting at salle wry with Pullman Sleeper for Asheville and Tot Springs. N. C.; Knoxville and Chattanooga, Ten, and at Charlotte with Pullman Sleeper for Aw. —— Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York to New Orleans, connecting at Atlanta for Birmingham and Memphis. Connects at Lynchburg with > aud ©. Railway for Lexington and. Natural dally. Solid train Washington to New Orleans Rithout change. Sunset Personally Conducted Tour. ist Excursion Through Sleeper on this train every Wednesday and Saturday to San Francisco with. Bridge ge. -M.—Local for Front Royal, 8ti dally, except Sunday, Tews and Tenn. ile, Knox New York to Tampa, via Charlotte, Columbia, Sa. Yannah and Jacksonville, uniting at Danville with Pallman Sleeper from Richmond to Augusta, via Columbia. with connection for Alken, and New Y to Memphis, via Birmingham, New York to Orleans, via Atlanta and Montgomery. Vestibuled Day Coach Washington to Atlanta hern Rail- way Dining Car Greensboro’ to Montgomery. RAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVI- SION leave Wasbington 9:01 a.m. dally, 4:45 p.m. daily except Sunday, and 6:25 p.m. Sundays only for Round Hill; 4 m. daily, except Sunday, Leesburg, and’6:25 p.m. daily for Herndon.’ Rez turning, arrive at Washington §:26 a.m. and 3:04) p.m. daily from Round Hill, 7:06 a.m. daily, ex- cept Sunday, from Herndon, a.m, daily, except Sunday, from Leesburg. Through trains from the south arrive at Wash- ington, 6:42 a.m., p-m, and 9:25 p.m. daily, Harrisonburg. 12:40 and P.m. dally, except Sunday, and 9:30 a.m. daily from Charlottesville. Tickets, Sleeping Car reservation and inform tion furnished at offices, 705 15th st. n.w Pennsylvania avenue, and at Pennsylvania Passenger station. W. H. GREEN, General €upt. J. M. CULP. Traitic Manager. W. A. TURK, Gen. Pass. Agent. . Gen. Agt. Pass. Dept. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. Schedule tn effect November 14, 1807. Leave Washington from station corner of New st. 05. p.m. Louis and Indianapolis, Ex- estibuled Limited, 8:40 p.m. burg and Cleveland, Express dally, 11:05 a.m. and 8:50 p.m. For Columbus, Toledo and Detroit, 11:55 p. ations, 18:00 For Winchester and way ew Crleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Chat- m., 49 and 45:30 p.m. tonooga, Knoxville, Bristol ‘and Roanoke, 9:00 P.m. daily; Sleeping Cars through. For Luray, 3:40 p.m. daily. For Baltimcre, week days, 5, 6:30, x7:05, x7:10, 37:30, 38:00, 8:80, 29:20, 12:05. n. x x12:01 night. 39:00 85, x5: For’ Annapolis, p.m. Sundays, m2. For Frederick, week days, 8: 5:30 p.m. Sundi For Hagerstown, #1 °0, 6:30, 7:09 p.m. Sundays, 9:00 p.m. For Gaithersburg and way points, week dass, & 9 a.m., 12:50, 3:15, 4 E 2 Sundays, 9:00 a.m., 1:15, 4:33, For Wasbington’ Junction and a.m., 4:30, 5:30 p.m. week days. : p.m.’ Sundays ROYAL BLUB LINE FOR NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA. All trains illuminated with Pintsch light. For Philadelphia, New York, Boston and the East, week days, 7:05, 8, 10 a.m.. 12:05, 1:15 (all Dining Cars), 3:00 (5:05 Dining Car), 12:01 night (Sleeping Car open at 10 o'clock). Sundays, 7:05, 9 am. (1:15 Dining Car), 3 (5:05 Dining’ Car), 12:01 night, sleeping car open ten o'clock. Addi: tional trains for Philadelphia, week days, dally, 8 p.m. Parlor Cars on all day train For Atlantie City, 10 a.m., 12:05 noon, 1:15 and 3:00 p.m., Week days. 9 a.m. Sunda For Cape May, 12:05 noon. +Except. Sunday. xExpress train Baggage called for and checked from hotels and residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders left at icket offices, 619 Pennsylvania ave. .w., New York ave. and 15th st., and at Depot. WM. M. GREENE, D. B. MARTI 1760 Manager. Mgr. Pass. ‘Traffic. no’ CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY. THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY OF AMERIC, ALL TRAINS VESTIBULED, ELECTRIC LIGHTED, STEAM HEATED: ALL MEALS SERVED IN DINING CARS. STATION SIXTH AND B STREETS. Schedule in effect November 14, 1897. ) P.M. DAILY—Cincinnati and St. Louis Spe- ct lid train for Cincinnati, Pullman sleepers to Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville, Indianapolis and St. Louie without change. Parlor cars Cincin- nati to Chicago. Connects at Covington, Va., for Virginia Hot Springs. 11:10 P.M. DAILY—F. F. V. Limited—Solid train for Cincinnati. Pullman sleepers to Cincinnati, Lexington aud Louisville without change. Open for reception of passenge at a Pull- man compartment car to irginia Hot Springs, eee ree Ech rpm qaereaers and Satur- ys. Daily connection for the Spriags. Sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago and St. Pus = 2:20 P.M. DAILY—For Gordonsville, Charlottes- fille, Staunton and for Hichmond dally, except niiay. 10:37 A.M, EXCEPT SUNDAY—Parlor car Washington to Richmond and Richmond to Old Point—only rail line, via Penna., R., Band P. and C. and O. railways. Reservations and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio offices, 513 1421 Pennsylvania avenue, and at the station. H, W. FULLER, apl7-38d General Passenger Agent. WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND MT. VER- NON RAILWAY. FROM STATION, 13% STREET AND PA. AVE. IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 14, 1807. indria. week = 6:30, 7:05, 7:35 ex. 8:59, 10:05 ex., 11: ois ex., 11:00, 11 a 12:20, 1:15, 1:45, 2:05 ex: 5:05, 5:20 For 8:00, RAILROADS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CHINA. JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, VANCOUVER, SEATTLE, PORTLAND, TACOMA AND SAN FRANCISCO, AND ALL POINTS ON LINE OF MINNEAPOLIS, ST. FAUL AND SAULT STE. MARIE RY. DULUTH, SOUTH SHORE AND ATLANTIC RY. First-class Sleeping, Dining and Colonist Sleepers to St. Paul, Mianeapolis and Pacific coast. AROUND-THE- WORLD TOURS AT REDUCED ATES. WRITE FOR RATES, DESCRIPTIVE PAMPH- TO E. V. SKINNER, G. E. A., Jy28-w,f,m-tf 363 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE. WASHINGTON, D.C., POST OFFICE NOTICE. Should be read daily, as changes may occur at any time. YOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports of ailing daily, and the schedule of closings is ar- ranged on the presumption of their uninterrupted overland transit. For the week ending Ji . 1808, the last connecting closes will be made at this office as follows: z TRANSATLANTIO MAILS. WEDNESDAY —(c) At 11:10 T.-M. for GENOA, per 8.8. Kaiser Wilhelm II, from New York. Lot- ters must be directed ‘Per Kaiser Wilhelm II.”” FRIDAY—(b) At 9:20 P.M. for FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, ITALY, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, TURKEY, EGYPT and BRITISH INDIA, per La Champagne,* from New York, via Havre. Let: ters fcr other’ parts of Europe ‘must be directed “Per La Champagne." (c) At 11:10 P.M. for NETHERLANDS direct, via s.s. Obdam, "from New York, via Rotterdam. Letters must be li- rected “Per Obdam."* (c) At 11:10 P.M. for EU- ROPE, per Etruria,* from New York, via Queerstown. At 11:10 P.M. for SCOTLAND direct, per Anchoria, from New York, via Glasgow. Letters must be directed “Per An- cberia. *PRINTED MATTER, ETC.—German_steamezs ailing from New York’on Tuesdays take printed metter, etc., for GERMANY, and specially ad- diessed printed matter, etc.,’ for other parts of Europe. merican and White Star steamers sailing from ver York on Wednesdays, German steamers cn Thursdays and the Cunard, French and German steamers on Saturdays take printed matter, etc., for all countries for which they are advertised to carry mail MAILS FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERIC WEST INDIES, ETC. WEDNESDAY—(c) At 11:10 P.M. for CENTRAL AMERICA (except Costa Rica) and SOUTH PA- CIFIC PORTS, per s.s. Finance, from New York. via Colon, Letters for GUATEMALA must be d rected “Per Finance.” At 11:10 P.M. for SAN. TIAGO DE CUBA and COLOMBIA, ‘per 6.8. Pan- ama, from New York. Letters must be directed “Per Panama.”’ (c) At 11:10 P.M. for JAMAICA, per s.s. Ardanrose. from New York. Letters for A, Belize, Puerto Cortez and Guatemala must be di- rected “Per Ardanrose.”” (c) At 11:10 P.M. for NASSAU, N.P., per s.s. Antilla, from New York. Letters must be directed 11:10 P.M. for NASSAU, DE CUBA, per 4.8. ()At 11:10 P.M. for LA INTRI dect, per s.s. Georgian Prince, from New York THURSDAY—(c) At 11:10 P/M. for CAMPECHIE, CHIAPAS, TOBASCO and YUCATA Seguranca, from New York. Letters for other parts of Mexico must be directed “Per Seguranca.”” ()At 11:10 P.M. for LEEWARD and WINDWARD ISLANDS, per #.8. Pretoria, from New York. Let- ters for (GRENADA, TRINIDAD and TOBAGO be directed “Per Pretoria. MHDAY-(d) At 6:25 AaL, for FORTUNE ISL- AND, JAMAICA, SAVANILLA and GREYTOWN, per s.s. Alene, from New York. Letters for Costa Rica must be directed “Per Alene.” (a) At 6:25 A.M. for HAITI and SANTA MARTHA, per Kitty, from New York. SSTCRDAY—(d) At 12:05 P.M. for NEW- FOUNDLAND, per steamer from North Sydney. Mails for NEWFOUNDLAND, by rail to Hall- fax and thence via steamer, close here dally, ox- cept Sunday, at 12:05 P.M., and on Sundays’ only at 11:35 A.M. (d) Malis for MIQUELON, by rail to Boston and thence vin steamer, close here daily at 3:20 YM. (a) PeMails for CUBA. (except those for Santiago de Cuba, which will be forwarded via New York up to and including the 11:10 P.M. close Wednes day) close here daily at 8:00 P.M. for forwarding via steamers sailing Mondays and Thursdays from Port Tampa, Fla., to Havana. (e) é Mails for’ MEXICO, overland (except thise for CAMPECHE, CHIAPAS, TABASCO and YUCA- TAN, which, after the ‘Tuesday overland closing, will be forwarded via New York up to and includ: ing the 11:10 P.M. close Thursday), close here daily at 7:10 A.M. (d) ‘TRANSPACIFIC MAILS. Mails for CHINA and JAPAN, per s. China, from San Francisco. close here daily up to 3:40 P.M. Dec. 31. (d) zs Matls for AUSTRALIA (except those for West Australia, which are forwarded via Europe), NEW ZEALAND, HAWAII, FIJI and SAMOAN ISL- ANDS, per s.s. Moana, from San Francisco, close here daily up to 6:40 P.M. Jan. 2. (d) Mails for CHINA and JAPAN, per 8.s. Victoria, from Tacoma, close here dally up to 6:40 P.M. Jan. 2. (4) fails for AUSTRALIA (except West Australia), NEW ZEALAND, HAWAII and FIJI ISLANDS, t 8.8. Miowera, from Vanccuver, close here after Jon. 2 up to 6:30 P.M. Jan, 3. (a) Mails for HAWAIL, per s.9. Aust: from San Frencisco, close here daily up to P.M. Jan. 19. (a) Mails for the SOCIETY ISLANDS, per ship City of Papeiti, from San Francisco, close here daily up to 6:40 P.M. Jan. 25. (d) (a) Registered mails close at 10:00 A.M. same at Registered mails close at 1:00 P.M. 00 P.M. Per Antilla, some (c) Registered mails close at same aay. 14) Registered mails close at 6:00 P.M. previous day. ©) meee ere mails close at 1:00 P.M. Tuesdays d Saturdays. qe25 JAMES P. WILLETT, Postmaster. ~ OCEAN TRAVEL. French Line. COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. DIRECT LINE TO HAVRE—PARIS (FRANCE). Sailing every Saturday, at 10 A.M. From Pier No. 42, North River, foot Morton Street. La Champagne....Jan. 1; La Normandie...Jan. 22 La Bretagne. 8 ‘Jan. 29 La Gascogne 15] 3 ‘Ast-class passage N. ¥.-Parls, $80 and upward. Gen'l Agency for U.S. N.Y. cago, Tl. nd Can.,3 Bowling Green, Gent Western Agency, 71 Dearborn st., Chl- G. W. MOSS, 921 Penn. ave., Wasbing- ton, 'D. ©. jal9-1y NORTH GERMAN LLOYD FAST EXPRESS SERVICE. SOUTHAMPTO! LONDO} a. Jan. ‘Wi. Der Grosse.... Tuesday. Jan. 4,2 OBLRICHS & CO., 2 BOWLING GREEN. Apply to K. #. DROOP, 025 Pa. ave., Pris Agent for Washington. INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY. American Line. New York-Southampton (London-Paris) Twin-screw U. S. Mail Steamsbips. Sailing every Wednesday. 5, 10 am) New York.Feb. 2, 10 am St. Louis. .Jan. New York.Jan. 12, 10 am’ Paris. Feb. 9, 10am Paris.....Jan. 19, 10 am/ St. Paul..Feb. 16, 10 am St. Louls..Jan. 26, 10 am w York.Feb. 23, 1 Red Star Line. NEW NI YORK TO ANTWERP. ee janucry 5, 12 noon -January 12, 12 noon -January 19, 12 noon January 26, 12 noon OWLING GREEN. GTON OFFICH, 1306 F ST. N.W., or Age t. 921 Penna. ave. se22-6m PIANOS AND ORGANS. SITEFE ANOS. Branch Warerooms, 521 Eleventh St. N.W., near F, J. C. CONLIFF, Manager. de28-28d Here’s a Piano You Can Buy! A beautiful new Upright Piano, guaranteed for seven years, has*rich, resonant tone, splendid touch, for only. eer $10 Cash and $5 per [Month French Velour Scarf and Highly Polished Stool free. Hugo Worch, 923 F. John F. Ellis & Co., 937 Pennsylvania Avenue, OLDEST MUSIC HOUSE IN THE CITY. Established 11 Chickering Pianos WESTERN! SOUTHWA\ Tests of Time Prove the worth of every pianb-we'sell. There's Ro other house in town whose, fuctlities enable them to sell fine Pianos at our For instance: Here’s an U; Grand—cost $450—a ‘handsome, high-class piane—fully guar- anteed—only used a few months. .We'll sell it complete, with stool and cover, fer $150 cash. G7 Our special at $250-$10' payments—is a The Piano Exthange, 913 Pa. ave. PIANO. BARGAINS. Some enticing bargains in Second-hand Pianos, which we took in exchange during the Xmas rnsb. LOCAL LEGISLATION Much of It Now in a Far Advanced State. : SOME BILLS LIKELY 10 BE PASSED The Street Railroads and the Grade Crossing Question. A PRACTICAL HIGHWAY ACT Perhaps never in the history of Congress A rare opportunity to get a Piano at a very close | has there been so much prospective legisla- figure. Easy payments. PIANOS FOR RENT. Wm. Knabe & Co., 1422 Penn. Ave. Handsome Upright Piano, Worth $375, for only $225) payable $6 per mo. The value of this instrument will be apparent to the most inexperienced ob- server. It is a full upright grand in rich French walnut case—the largest. wader has the maximum octave and is fitted with the celebrated practice pedal and continuous hinges. Unconditionally anteed. Delivery, one year's tun hardwood stool and silk scarf free. notes to sign—no interest. ‘This ix a fitting value to close the old and usher in the new year—a bargain you should not Ignore. F.G. Smith, 1225 Pa. Av. Bradbury Factory Warerooms, PIANO TUNING, By F. L, BABEXDRIER, late 15 years with J. F. Ellis & Co. Best facilities for tliorough repalring of Pianos and Organs. 518 4th ne. — nolZ-2m* ACCOUNTANTS. J. E. BATES, Public accountant and auditor, Room 37, Washington Loun and ‘rust building. de7-4tt COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS. CHARLES S. BUNDY, COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS, Of all the States and Territories, 7-tf Fen tall bldg.. cor. 4% and D n.w. Undertaker & Embalmer, 940 F Street Northwest. Everything strictly first-class and on the most reasonable terms. Telephone call 340. _‘ja7-tr RELIEF EXPEDITION UNNECESSARY. Latest Reports From Dawson Indicate Plentiful Food Sapp! There. A dispatch from Seattle, Wash., yester- day says: The steamer Alki arrived here tcday at 1 p.m., bringing advices from Dawson City up to November'25. The Al- ki’s passengers included thirty persons,who left Dawson between November 22 and No- vember 25. All, without éxception, say there will be no starvation at Dawson this winter or next spring. When informed of the action being taken by the United States government to send it a relief expedition, they said it was un- necessary and uncalled for. Several thou- sand men have gone from Dawson to Fort Yukon, where there is an unlimited supply of provisions. Those remaining in Daw- son have three regular meals every day, &nd have enough supplies in sight to last well along ‘into spring. No sickness is re- ported at Dawson, and everybody there 1s in much better circumstances and worry- ing less over the food situation than their friends on the outside imagine. The Alki’s passengers brought out, it 1s estimated, about $150,000 gold in dust and nuggets, +o+___ HILTON TROPHY DISAPPEARS. Won by Georgia Rifle Team at Sea Girt in September. A dispatch to the New York Times from Atlanta, Ga., says: The famous Hilton trophy, which was won by the Georgia rifle team at Sea Girt last September, has never reached the winners, and the state- ment is made that the prize has, in all Probability, been lost in shipment. The trophy was the gift of ex-Judge Henry Hilton of New York city. It is valued at $3,000, and with it goes a medal to each man of the winning team. It has been shot for every year since 1878, and the contest is open to teams of twelve men from the army of the United States, the navy, the National Guard, or uniformed militia of the several states and territories, including the District of Columbia. The conditions which govern it are that it shall be held during the year by the head of the organization whose team may win it and must be returned to the New Jersey State Rifle Association at the close of the year. Last year the trophy was in possession of the District of Columbia. Since it was won by the Georgia team the winners have looked forward almost daily to its recep- tion and for several weeks the delay on the part of the District team to send it has been the cause of a military sensation. Finally Adjutant General Brown was appealed to, and he wrote the military authorities in Washington concerning it. He has just received information that the trophy was shipped by express ten days ago. It has not been received, however, nor has it been located. COLONIAL CABINET: FOR CUBA. Officials Who Will Represent the Government Under New Autonomy, A dispatch from Havaria, Citba, says: It is asserted that the foliewipg have been accepted by Gen. Blanco 2s members of the first colonial cabinet unjler the regime of autonomy: President of Maria Gelvez. Minister of finance—Sener atael Mon- toro, Marquis of Montoro,” © Minister of the interior—Senor Antonio au i “ m0 the catiinet+Senor Jose | Govin. Minister of education—etor Francisco Zayas. oe Minister of commerce—Senor Arturo Am- blard. % i Minister of post and: telegraphs—Senor Rafael Fernandez Castro!* * It is understood that they:will take the cath at the palace on Saturday next after attending the celebration of: mass. under 8 les will then be nominated, he chief subordinates of the permanent staff. ——_+e-+—____ International Cora Expositi corn plant and its product is to be held in tion of vital importance to the District of Columbia before that body. Not only ts this proposed legislation pending, but a large part of it is so far advanced that many of the strongest friends of the Dis- trict are inclined to believe that before the present sessicn is at an end many laws will be enacted to carry it into effect. Most of the important measures pending before Congress have been discussed for years, are thcroughly understood, end the time for action has now come. y The difficulty that would be encountered through any attempt to enact partisan legislation, because of the close balance of power, only adds to the probability that the District.cf Columbia will soon secure much important iegislation that is generally con- ceded is necessary. A Practical Highway Act. The passage of a practical highway act stands to the front in importance among necessary measures that should be acted upon promptly. The opinion is about unan- imous that such legislation should be dis- pored of so that the needs of the expand- ing city can be met for generations to come and in a manner that will preserve its beauty on lines very close to those ap- proved by Washington and executed by L'Enfant. The Grade Crossing Question. The disposition of the question of grade crossings by both the Baltimore and Ohio ard the Baltimore,and Potomac railway Companies appears to be rearing a realiza- tion. This question has been discussed for a long time and has been solved quite to the satisfaction of the companies’ engi- neers and the engineer commission of tne District in nearly all its important fea- tures. The Pennsylvania system has prac- tically approved a plan for the depression. of its tracks within the city, while the Bal- timore and Ohio company is agreed that the only practical method for abolishing grade crossings is by the construction of a viaduct for its tracks. Congress was prevailed upon not to p: such iegislation when the business of the country was suffering the effects of a panic veral years ago, because all the com- panies were suffering from this cause to some extent, while the Baltimore and Ohio compapy had been so compietely demoral- ized That the receivership was necessary, and all the resources of that corperation were needed in order to make its income equal to its expenses, and there was a feel- ing that improvments in this city might be delayed until a revival of prosperity. The old arguments for delay no longer hold in relation to these corporations; the volun.e of paying traffic has increased, the general plans have long been considered, every possible suggestion in relation to them has been discussed and there is no apparent cause for further delay in putting effective measures into practice that will do away with further repetitions of loss of life from the deadly grade crossings that now exist. It is likely that a vigorous effort will be made on the part of Congress to secure a formal agreement with the companies whereby they will be given a stated time ir. which to make the improvements so greatly needed by the city, and which have been so vigorously urged by local organ- izations generally and residents in the parts of the city most greatly interested in them. Congress is fully informed on the need of the District of Coiumbia for a complete system of sewerage, and the matter will receive further attention. Street Railroads, The street railroad question is another matter that will be given consideration. There are now on the calendar of the Senate committee on the District of Co- lumbia fifteen bills relating to street rail- roads. These bills include extensions de- sired by existing lines and new projects chiefly for suburban enterprises. The Sen- ate committee will take up and consider these bills as a whole with a view of pe fecting the street railroad system of thi District of Columbia, and placing it on a footing that will give satisfactory rapid transit to all important points for years to come. In the committee there is a écecided feeling In favor of forcing existing compan- fes to extend their lines rather than to charter new corporations of uncertain char- acter. It is felt that existing companies with large resources are more apt to carry out extensions promptly and to maintain them in proper style than would likely be done by new corporations that are apt to be to a large extent of a speculative nature. The fact that the underground electric system has been adopted by the two great street railroads of the city and the great satisfac- tion that has been met with in the use of that system settles this method of rapid transit as the one to be universally adopted here. Any other suggestion is not likely to meet with approval from any influential source, and future concessions to companies will doubtless be accompanied by the re- quirement that the underground system be used. The Eckington and Belt Lines. What will be done with the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home and the Belt Line Rail- way Companies if they continue a policy of doing nothing is a problem. They will have to equip with the underground system or come before Congress for further favors, As long as they fail to give visible evi- dence of good faith in making those lines modern ones, they are not apt to secure any concessions for extensions, while the city is being girdled with tracks by other companies. The Capital Traction Company is likely to secure about all the extensions it has asked for in its bill, introduced in the Senate by. Mr. McMillan, by request, with the ex- ception of the desired line eastwardly on B street north from ist street and across the Capitol plaza. The Aqueduct Tunnel. An effort will also be made to secure an appropriation for the completion of the Washington aqueduct tunnel. This appro- priation was included in the District appro- priation bill in the last Congress and went through the Senate, but was finally elim- inated in conference because of a cry of economy and not because of any opposition to having the improvement made. Burying Overhead Wires. The Senate committee on the District of Columbia will pay especial attention to de- termining upon some system for burying all the overhead wires in the city, by the adop- tion of a single underground conduit sys- tem, in which wires of all the companies, as well as those of the District itself, may be placed. Senator Chardler has shown especial in- terest in developing some method for utiliz- ing the Great Falls water power for light- ing the city, and this matter will at least be considered during the pending session, A Free Library Needed. The question of an appropriation for the public library created by the last Congress will again come before the appropriations committees, and it is believed that ample Provision for the purpose will be made in order to give this city what every village build- in New England possesses. A Municipal Building. some progress will be made in the direction of doing away with these disease-breeding places. There are eleven medical and sanitary bills before Congress, four of which have been passed by the Senate. FLORISTS WILL FIGHT Increasing Opposition to Free Distribution of Government Flowers, Another Letter Sent to the Secretary of War Pertinent to the Subject —The Law Covering It. The meeting of the Commercial Florists’ Association, held last night, at the Hotel Johnson, and presided over by Mr. J. F. Freeman, was largely attended, and there was great enthusiasm shown when Mr. Freeman announced that it was the inten- tion of the florists to stop the free distri- bution of flowers by the government, even if it became necessary to go to Congress. The meeting was devoted solely to this subject, and many evidences were given of the determination of the ociation and the excellent manner in which the fight it is waging is being organized. ‘The florists one and all declared they would push the contest toa finish and would win it without avestion. A letter was drawn up, addressed to Sec- retary Alger, and was signed by Mr. F: man as president of the Commer ists’ Association. Referring to the answer of the Secretary of War to the letter from Mr. N. Studer and other florists, complaining of the free distribution of flowers and plants grown in government nurseries and green houses, the letter continued as follows: “We beg leave to express our regret that you should deem it inadvisable to give the Subject under consideration your personal attention, or at least refer the matter to a disinterested party for consideraiion end report. “It could hardly be expected that either the chief of engineers, lately superintend- ent of public buildings and grounds, or the present superintendent of public buildings and grounds, would condemn their own ac- tions, and therefore we are not surprised to receive a practical copy of a letter writ- ten first by Gen. John A. Wilson, Lieut. Sewall and Col. Bingham, respectively, s eral months ago, all of which seemed to have been inspired from the same source, and which in no wise answers the criticisms offered by the florists of Washington. Diversion of Large Sums. “We insist that very large sums of money are being diverted from their legitimate purposes, viz., the decoration of parks and public reservations, and are being used for the production of flowers which, under no circumstances, can be used for the adorn- ment of public reservations, but instead are distributed to a favored class, greatly to the detriment of the said reservations, which are shamefully neglected, consider- ing the enormous sum appropriated, this greatly to our detriment as citizens and business men. “We insist that if the money be legiti- mately expended the various parks and reservations can be kept in a very much higher state of beauty, and that such being the case all citizens of the District of Co- lumbia and of the United States visiting here would share equally in the enjoyment of such improvement and adornment. Be- lieving that this subject di es more re- spectful and considerate treatment than has thus far been accorded it, we again ask you to give the matter the earnest considera- tion it so richly deserves. A Law Quoted. “If it is your pleasure, we should be glad to appoint a committee to personally pre- sent our side of the case to you, believing that we can throw new light on the sub- ject, and enable you to see the matter from a different point of view. In conjunction with our protest we respectfully call your attention to the following law which stands unrepealed: “*Provided, That hereafter only such trees, shrubs and plants shall be propa- gated at the green houses and nurseries as are suitable for planting in the public res- ervations, to which purpose only the prod- ucts of said nurseries and green houses shall be applied.’ ” Tee jal Flor- >—_— UNEARTHED BY OLD SOLDIERS. How Frauds Are Sometimes Brought to Light. While it is generally admitted that frauds really do exist in the pensioning of old sol- diers, it not infrequently happens that the old soldiers themselves unearth them and bring the guilty parties to justice. And then there are cases which happen every now and then where a pensioner, because of improved financial condition, throws up his pension, and other cases where honest sol- diers, believing they are drawing too much from the government, call the matter to the attention of the department and ask for a reduction. A case of this latter kind was brought out yesterday in the following letter to the commissioner of pensions: “Allow me to call your attention once more to the fact that I desire a change in my pension, as I believe that I am now getting from one-third to one-half in excess of what my disabilities call for. I have a good army record of which I am proud, and as Uncle Sam has been quite liberal in his pension laws with his soldiers, and now as honest and patriotic citizens we ought only to be willing to receive our just dues and no more. 1 am afraid too many do, and from there the serious question now agi- tates the minds of our legislators, and I for one am ready to help remedy the evil by asking re-examination, with a view to reduce my pension to $14 per month, which I am certain would be more in line with my disabilities as they now exist. Will you please take this question under considera- tion and advise me what course to pursue?” ee OUT OF POLITICS NOW. Jobn E, Milholland Devoting Himself to Business. John E. Milholland of New York is in Washirgton, having been called here to confer with the Post Office Department re- garding the pneumatic mail tubes being put in for the government in Boston, Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia by the com- peny which he represents. “We have the circuits all completed in Boston and are completing the last circuit in New York,” he said to a Star reporter today. “The Philadelphia circuits, which include both the Pennsylvania and the Reading depots to the main post office, will be finished in a few days.” Asked about the political conditions in New York Mr. Milhoiland said: “Kindly say to the people through The Star that I ara devoting myself exclusively to business just at present. There may be some fun in New York politics later on, and then I may be able to tell you some- thing of interest.” Mr. Milholland is a leader of that wing of the republican party in New York city whose mission is to annihilate Senator Platt. —_—_-o+__—__ DECIDED ADVERSELY. Dyea, Alaska, Claimed in a Case Be- fere the Land Commissioner. A decision of considerable interest has been rendered by Commissioner Hermann LIKE A KING’S COURT “Boas” Croker Refota at Lakewond a Glitter of Royalty, HEAVY PONCTILITY PREVALENT ——_>—___ Tammany Headquarters Will Move Over to Fifth Avenue. Soe HILL’S SCALP WANTED eee ne eee Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. NEW YORK, December 28, 1897, Christmas day brought very little rest to Richard Croker and Robert A. Van Wyck. They talked politics with a num- ber of callers during the morning and early afternoon, and then the former left for Rosebank, Staten Island, where his brother lies awaiting burial, and the lat- ter hurried to Brooklyn, where he ate Christmas dinner with his brother, Justice Van Wyck. After Mr. Croker attended hi brother's funeral Monday, he, with Carroll, Van Wyck and Grady, returned to Lake- Wood to put some finishing touches to the slate, The “boss” likes Lakewood, for there he holds complete sway, and there vassal- age was never more low and servile. His apartments are the envy of men who have “visible means” of support, and in them, with Van Wyck, Carroll and Grady, he holds court, as did the French kings whe moved the capital about with their august Persons at will. Like other monarchs, he begins late with his business. He break- fasts with the big four while the others breakfast at tables correspondingly remote as the positions to which they aspire. Commissioners-to-be are generally at the next table. Then in rapid succession come tables where sit the heads of departments, chief clerks, state senators, assemblymen and aldermen and contractors. The After-Breakfast Walk. After breakfast Croker walks; the Dig four walk with him. Sometimes ali hands are missing; then there is talk of a con- ference. Curiosity is still rampant about the doings of the man who controls more patronage and power than the President of the United States. Then there is the dinner hour, and Croker is there with his suite, resplendent in claw-hammers and silk hats. After dinner, big cigars, wine and more homage. This is the daily life of the government which is to take charge in Greater New York on New Year Gay. Its complexion changes daily. One day sees one batch on hand to see the king; the next day sees them depart, gripsacks in hand, for the Ittle railroad station. Some stay on week after week waiting for the cheering word that never comes. One thing is all they are here for—patron- age and place. Tammany Moves to Fifth Avenue. And Croker's court at Lakewood or pos- sibly a very distant contact with royalty abroad has caused him to lay the founda- tion for a court in this city. On Monday at 4 o'clock will be held a meeting, pre- liminary to the establishment of the lair of the tiger in aristocratic 5th avenue. The big beasts and cubs will leave the wigwam cn 14th street for the Democratic Club on Sth avenue. The Manhattan Club, prior to this second coming of Croker, has been re- garded as the wet nurse of Tammany. Now Mr. Croker has denounced it as the hotbed, the nursery of mugwumpery. He resigned from it in 1895 and joined the Democratic Club, and now he wills that it shall be the incubator of democracy in this State, city and nation, and from its cham- bers he will dictate the course of the mayor-elect. In some quiet corner of the club rooms there may be a pole on which to hang Dave Hill's scalp, and there deals will be ar- ranged and campaigns opened for the con- trol of the legislature. From this head- quarters Croker will reach out for that commanding influence in national affairs to which he aspires; per! s for the United States senatorship. The “boss” expects the club to overtower in political influence not only the Manhattan Club, but the Union League, to which belong so many respect- able men in republican politics. His ex- pectation will be a big thing for the Dem- ocratic Club. First of all, it will add three stories to the club house, and next it will add a number of members to the roll. Every district leader, every prominent place holder and place hunter will apply for membership. To such applicants the doors will swing wide open. The commit- tee on membership have been given their instructions by Croker, thus: ‘The Demo- cratic Club is a party organization, and the Manhattan is not; it is made up of mugwumps.” Will Inforce “Regularity.” It is believed that Croker will endeavor to make the Democratic Club “regular”— that is, representative of that element of the party which insists on loyalty to its candidates, even if the platform be objec- tionable. This is possibly in line, it is pointed out, with evidence which is accu- mulating, thet Croker contemplates pur- suing the same course in the state cam- paign as was followed in the municipal contest—i. e., putting up a candidate of untainted “regularity” who could be claimed by the silver men on a platform non-committal as to the financial issue, which would be satisfactory to the sound money element. This plan, if followed, would undoubtedly put Mr. Hill's head in excellent position for the scalping knife. it is remembered, however, that the Dem- ocratic Club was unfriendly to Bryan in the last presidential campaign, when it re- fvsed to indorse the Chicago platform and expelled at least one of Bryan's friends from membership; and it may also be ob- served that Perry Belmont has been named as Croker's choice for gubernatorial candi- date. Belmont, obviously, would not be accepted by the Bryan men as a candidate of untainted regularity. Croker, it would appear, will have to not only doctor the in- clinations of the club, but pick out a new candidate. Perso Feeling in the Matter. Possibly there is a good deal of personal feeling, as well as politics, in Croker’s adoption of the Democratic Club. Some of the Tammany leaders, including Croker, Martin, Grant and Gilroy, found themselves unpopular among the Manhattan clubmen in 18%. The independent element of the Manhattan Club at that time were on top. Nearly every democratic judge, congress: man and head of department were mem- bers, and a large majority of them went against Tammany Hall in the municipal campaign. Mr. Croker found the air of the old Stewart mansion too chilly for him, and resigned his membership. Almost im- mediately he became a member of the Democratic Club, where the Tammany men were a powerful minority. The slights and snubs that Croker and his followers re- ceived in the Manhattan Club were never forgotten, and now it is believed he pro- Poses to even up matters by snubbing the Manhattan Club. This institution within the past year has been credited with con- siderable financial embarrassment. This cavsed, it is said, a recent attempt to con- solidate with the Democratic Club—a scheme which fell through. Now the Tam- many men have the ascendency in the Democratic Club, and with Croker opening his court there as boss of the wigwam and general dispenser of patronage for Tam- many, it is believed that at least three hun- dred of the Manhattan Club's members can be won away, and that the club will be thereby wrecked. Don’t Neglect That Cold ; Sutil oie Reta Tana Te oe