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10 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—‘Humanity.” Bijou Theater.—Troja and high-class specialties. Columbia Theater. Grand Opera Ho of the D'Urbervilles.’ Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Russell Bros.’ comedians. stte Square Opera House.—‘Secret ‘The Passion Play.” Mrs. Fiske in “Tess New National Theater.—Fanny» Daven- Fert in “Cleopatra.” EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to S p.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for unt Vernon at 6:3 10:05, 11 am., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. paced Inert SET “PABST” BEFORE YOUR GUESTS on New Year's. No other beer ig half so opular. If you prefer dark beer, order Pasbt “Doppel Braeu"”—extra fine. At grocers’. or send postal here for case. PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. e Sil sll H nw. Latest style OUR WAY OF CLEANING CARPETS makes them like new without least injury to fabrics. Empire Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass. ave. For a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's Fine Dry Roasted Coffee. No equal at any price. Sugars at cost; 7 city stores. C. D. Kenny. ee Puritan Oil Heater, $4. Big reduction in Coal Heaters. A. EBERLY'S SONS, 718 7th nw. sae “CONGRESSIONAL LIGHTS.” It makes no difference whether you want gas light or oil lamps or electric fixtures, gas heat or oil stoves—we have them all. Work done by competent mechanics. Our prices lowest consistent. "Phone 140. C. A. MUDDIMAN & CO., 1204 G st., 616 12th st. ee MEN’S FULL-DRESS REQUISITES. Monarch and Manhattan Shirts, $1 up. Silk Hats, Kid Gloves, Full-dress Ties, etc. R. C. Lewis & Son, 1421 New York ave. Open till 12 m. New Year day. eg B. AND O. BULLETIN. FOR THE HOLIDAYS, low rates to Bal- tirore, Pittsburg, Parkersburg and Wheel- ing December 31, 1897, and January 1, 1898, at ONE FARE AND ONE-THIRD. Good returning until January 4, 1898. TOURIST SLEEPING CAR to the Pa- cific coast every Tuesday, leaving Wash- ington on fast western express at 3:40 p.m. CITY AND DISTRICT. PROMISES WELL. Smoker by T. P. A. to Include Many Entertaining Features. The Travelers’ Protective Assoctation will give a smoker Wednesday evening next at the Times building. Mr. Joseph Wallastein, president of the national or- ganization, and several of the executive committee have already notified Chairman Gans that they will most certainly be present. The following talent will take part dur- ing the evening: Mr. Fred Gaisberg, phono- graph and piano; Master Horace Laus, bey soprano; Marks E. Kahn, recitation; an orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Hanlein; Mr. Lee Baumgarten, recitation; Henry Mills, songs; Gustave Kuhns, vio- un solo; the Gondolier Mandolin Club; the Myerbeer Quintet; Mr. Callahan, stories; . E. Blount, piano solo; Mr. J. Cathel ; the Montrose Mandolin Club; Mr. . Middleton in vocal numbers; Mr. Thos. Wilkinson. Memb: f the theatrical companies at the different theaters will also take part at the close of their regular performances. It is said nothing has been left undoze tu make this a banner event. ae oe A Miniature Encyclopedia. The Evening Star Almanac for 188 ready. Get your copy at once. You cannot secure this valuable miniature encyclope: too early. You will find the a a puzzling que It contains topics of th am ation, Cu ons on all the leading such as the Hawaiian revolution, eastern crisis, the District government and many others equally as interesting. For sale at The Star office and newsstands; 450 fine pages. Pr 25 cents. ——___ Entertnins Little People. The spacious home of Mrs. Wood at Argyle was the scene last Monday gfter- noon of a Christmas entertainment for ghteen small colored boys and girls. Mrs. sted by her three youngest daughters, Miss Rabbitt, Miss Stearns, Mrs. Petze and Mr. and Mrs. Harris. A large Christmas tree had been handsomely dec- crated for the occasion. After entertain- ing and amusing the little ones throughout the afternoon. each one received a present and all were then sent to their homes. a Juvenile Temple Entertainment. Parents and friends of the members of Minnehaha Juvenile Temple packed the large hail in Typographical Temple Mon- evening and gave the young temper- ance workers srous and hearty ap- plause for the excellence of their literar, and terpsichore nta Claus distribution re arranged by uperinitender members. The temple ement was aided by Messrs. Stew- and Dinsmere of Minnehaha Lodge. by chairma presented to d Beatrice Allpress pin as rewards for the excel- ianist. m of the Year. ion for the year of Min- of Good Templars was held slay evenirg. There was a iarge num- nt, and visitors from Friendship, umbia and Little Fails Four candidates were initiated, Templar Henry F. Smith in the chair. was conducted by tch was presented to Miss 1 by Seeretary Arthur Sheirer . the reward for hay- number of votes in ing se an open contest in behalf of the building fond of Messrs. the larg suburban lodge. ewart and Dinsmore of the mittee to prepare a circular for of lecal and general information ¢ order, made final report and re- a vote of thanks. airman Frank Ford presented a pleas- ing program, including a reading by the chief templar, a recitation by Mrs. Mary Naylor, vocal solos by Nadall Mel!, Ida Brian and Clara Smith and a vocal trio by Mrs. Clara Smith, Miss Brian and John G. Smith. Among the visitors were Mr. and Mrs. S. Snyder, the bride formerly Miss Hattie Mace, a memter of the lodge. The exer- cises' were concluded with an amusing game, in which the prize was won by Mr. Brady of Friendship Lodge. PE he ‘The board of directors of the National Metropolitan Rank has this day declared a semi-annual dividend of 10 per cent out of the earnings of the past six months, pay- able on and after Jasiuary 3, 1899." Trans- fer books will be closed until January 8, 13%. | man. ed: of the Hilton trophy. stolen, and acted accordingly. and now everybody is happy. entertainment, | lINCREASE IN BUSINESS i This is the Experience of Merchants During the Holiday Season It is Estimated That the Volume Was at Least 25 Per Cent Greater Than Last Yearn An inquiry among the merchants of the city has developed the fact that the busi- ness done during the holiday season which is just closing was a great deal better than for the same season last year, and, in fact, for several years. It may be said that this is the general verdict, and men who are in a position to know, who come in contact with those engaged in all kinds of business, state that in their judgment, which is based on statements made to them by the merchants, the business this year has ex- ceeded that of last year by at least 25_per cont. There is no exception made, and mer- chants carrying on trade in different local- ities of the business section of the city seemed to have shared in the general ex- periencs. It is admitted that merchants on the avenue are somewhat handicapped by the fact that horse cars are running on the avenue instead of the more rapid cable cars, and for this reason it is claimed whereve- possible people used a road where the transit system is more rapid. Some of the avenue merchants think that if the proposed new underground electric system had been in operation on the ave- nue they would have done a much larger business than they did, but even under the circumstances, which in this particular might be regarded as adverse, they say they sold more goods than they did at the same season last year, and that the vol- ume of business was generally much larger. In the opinion of those who are familiar with local conditions, it is said that the fact of this improvement is itself an indication that the much-talked-of prosperity is al- ready here. It is thought that people have bought more liberally this year, not only because they had the money to spend, but because of an increase of confidence and a feeling that it is not necessary to exercise such extreme caution in expenditures, as has been the case in the past. It is be- lieved that the prospect for the future is that the promise of the Christmas busi- ness will be realized in the increased vol- ume which is to be transacted during the coming months, and that by the opening of spring there will be a marked activity in all branches. —_~—_-__ AD. WRITERS’ BANQUET. The Club Entertained Last Night at Reuter's Hotel. The annual banquet of the Ad-Writers’ Club was held last night at Reuter’s Hotel. The affair was one of the finest ever par- ticipated In by the club. The committee in charge consisted of Messrs. A. Kaufman and Albert Harz. The march to the dining room was led at 8 o'clock by President Wilkinson. The first toast, “The Ad-Writers’ Club,” Was responded to by Mr. George Lewis. The next toast, “What We Have Accom- was ably responded to by Mr. “The Day We Celebrate,” to plished, Gus Nordlin: by George W. Miller; e Ladies,” by Mr. A. Kaufman; “The by Mr. ‘The Future of Advertising,” by Mr. Isaac Gans; ‘3 York Advertising,’ Mr. Roberts; “Philadelphia Advertising," Mr. Emmons; “Baltimore Adverti: Mr. Rodman. Mr. George W. Spier, in a letter addressed to the chairman of the committee, present- ed the ad. writers each with a four-leaf clover. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Spier. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Reuter for his service and attention. At the business meeting, held prior to the dinner, the following officers were elect- Geo. F. Kinnear, president; Albert Harz, vice preseident; A. Kaufman, treas- urer; Harry Franc, secretary, and Thomas Wilkinson, librarian >+-—_ THE HILTON TROPHY, - It is Finally Delivered to the Anxious Georgians, : The anxiety of the Georgia militiamen has been allayed by the arrival at Atlanta Not receiving the trophy promptly the Georgians jumped at the conclusion that it was lost, strayed or The trophy right yesterday, however, The delay, it is explainec, was chargeable to the Christ- mas business of the express company. peat Funeral of Miss Wells. Funeral services over the remains of the late Miss Annie Virginla Wells were held yesterday at the Church of the Incarna- tion, 12th and N streets northwest. Rev. William Tayloe Snyder, the rector of the church, officiated, and the interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. The pallbearers were Mr. Edwin Cleary, Mr. Eugene Carusi, Dr. Emory Reisinger, Mr. Gordon Van Hook, Mr. Fred Metzger and Mr. Edward Camp. showed up all ees Last Rites Performed. Funeral services over the remains of the late Clarence W. De Neale were held this afternoon at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Sth and N streets northwest. Rev. S. F. Ryan, the pastor of the church, officiated, and the interment was in Rock Creek cemetery. The pallbearers were Mr. J. Sheehy, Mr. Edward De Lacey, Mr. Will- iam Fowler, Mr. A. Dowling, Mr. Edward Goodwin and Mr. R. Jackson: —_——__ Colored Masonic Officers Installed. The Grand Lodge, F. A. A. M. (colored), for the District, elected officers last evening at Masoric Hall, corner of Virginia avenue and Sth street southeast. The officers chosen were installed as follows: John H. Burrill, grand master; Robert H. Terrell, Geputy grand master; Richard H. Jones, senior grand warden; George S. Newman, nd warden; Mason S. Lowery, grand treasurer; William H. Myers, grand secretary; James H. Hill, grand chaplai John W. Freeman, grand marshal; Will- fam H. Severson, grand lecturer and vis- itor; James L. Johnson, senior grand ¢ Lewis Patterson, junior grand deaco: yilson Smith, senior grand steward: Ric ard H. Beverly, junior grand steward; Philip Green, grand standard bearer; James T. Harris, grand sword bearer; Brooks Burr, grand pursuivant; John H. Hawkins, grand tiler. —__ Tamton Silver Co.'s sales daily at 11 am., $ and 7:30 p.m., at Walter B. Wil- ilams & Co.'s rooms, cor. 10th and Pa. ave. New Year novelties just opened.—Advt. —— Election of Officers, At a meeting held yesterday, at Fleisch- mann’s Hotel, Alexandria, Va., the fol- lowing named gentlemen were elected to serve on the board of directors of the Builders’ Exchange Imprevemert Company of this city for the ensuing year: D. J. Macarty, E. J. Hannan, A. L. Phillips, E. G. Schafer, F. L. Hanvey, F. W. Pilling, J. R. Galloway, J. Viehmeyer, H. F. Getz, R. Clarkson, I. P. Gilbert, J.’ W. Thomas, J. F. Lynch, T. P. Stephenson, C. A. Lang. ley, M. Roach and O. L. Wolfsteiner. — Money te lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave— Advertisement. > A Holiday Party. The young ladies of Berwyn, Md., gave a party to their friends December 28. Many were present from Branchville and some from Washington. A number of games were enjoyed, after which refreshments were served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. 8S. F. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Darnell, Misses Janey Baker, Sadie Hall, Mamie Witham, Tillie Duvall, Amy Smith, Janey Keys, Clara Ennis, Margaret Manning, Emily Bonnet, Blanche Clear and Gertrud and Nellie Smith, Messrs. Joe Henry, Wal. demar Werber, Raipn Cox, John Gaylor, John Hall, Herbert and Ernest Smith, Jas. Shipley, Tom Gallant, Joe and Kiernnan, ee and Vincent Staten, Lisban, ve lace, Wi Duval, Geo. Dove ‘and Ed. Wal- - ‘THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1897-14 PAGES, THE PROGRAM ARRANGED. Coming Session of Baltimore Con- ference M. E. Church. The program of exercises to be observed during the coming session of the Balti- more conference in this city early in March has been arranged by the committee hav- ing the matter in charge, which is com- posed of Rev. Dr. E. Olin Eldridge of Waugh M. E. Church, chairman; Rev. Dr. L. B. Wilson, presiding elder; Rev. Dr. BE. D. Huntley of Trinity, Rev. Dr. H. R. Nay- lor of McKendree and Rey. Dr. 8. M. Hart- sock of Ryland. The program is as follows: All the anni- versaries to be held in Waugh Church; two services for each anniversary at the same time, one in the audience room and the other in the lecture roof; a missionary sermon to be preached at Waugh on Sun- day; ordination of elders on same day at Wesley Chapel. The missionary annivefsary will be held Wednesday evening of the _ conference week in the audience room. Bishop Mer- rill will preside in the audience room and Dr. H. S. France in the lecture room. #Ad- dresses will be delivered by Rev. Dr. W. T. Smith, The anniversary of the woman's foreign missionary society will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. and that of the Church Exten- sion Society the same evening. At the lat- ter Rev. Dr. John Lanahan and Rev. Geo. C. Bacon will preside at the meetings, re- spectively, held in auditorium and lecture room. The speakers so far selected are Rev. Drs. J. St. Clair Neal and G@. W. Miller. Others will hereafter be named. Friday afternoon the anniversary of the ‘Woman's Home Missionary Society will take place,while that of the Freedman’s Aid and Southern Educational Society will be heldin the evening. In the audience room Rev. Dr. J. B. Stitt wilf preside over the last-named society and Rev. Dr. J. A. Price will occupy the chair in the lecture room. Addresses will be made by Rev. Messrs. E. 8S. Hubbard, W. I. McKenney and others. The anniversary of the Educational and Temperance Society will take place Satur- day evening with simultaneous meetings in the audience and lecture rooms. In the former Rev. Dr. R. Naylor will pre- side and at the latter Rev. Dr. E. D. Huntley. Addresses are ‘expected from Revs..C. E. Guthrie and 8. M. Slarrow, The anniversary of the Epworth Led&ue will be held Monday evening. eS AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOW Sunday School Observances and Other Current Events. The annual Christmas festival of the Sunday school of Mt. Tabor M. P. Church will be held this evening at the church. The exercises will be under the charge of Mr. R. B. Phelps, the superintendent of the school. The exercises will be known as “Santa Claus’ Reception,” and an ap- prepriate program will be rendered, one of the male members of the church assum- ing the character of Kris Kringle. The Sunday school of the Congress Street M. P. Church will celebrate its annual Christmas event this evening in the iec- ture room of the church. A varied pro- gram has been arranged. The children of the Gay Street Baptist Church Sunday school will assemble at the church this evening and enjoy the annual Christmas: feast. A pretty cantata will be rendered, for which the children have been rehearsing for some time past. At Linthicum Hall the children of the Dumbarton Avenue M. E. Church will cele- brate the Christmas festival tomorrow evening. A feature of the entertainment will be the donations brought by the adults for distribution among the needy poor. The members of the Leisure Reading Circle gave a most enjoyable musical and | literary entertainment last evening at. the residence of Miss Mary E. Tilghman of 28th street, in honor of the colored au- thors. The opening number was an in- strumental solo by Miss Janie Cox. Miss Nellie Herbert read g paper on the life of Phylis Wheatley, while a paper on the Life and Poems’ of Francis Harper was read by Miss Sadie Hall. After a solo by N. G. Mitchell, Miss Irene Sewell read a paper on the life of Frederick Douglass. Selections from the colored poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, were read by Mr. W. J. Abrams, followed by a review of the life of Rev. Walter Brooks, by Miss Emma Willams. A solo by Charles Lee was fol- loned by a story by Miss Mattie Herbert on the Life and’Works of Mrs. Grimke, Humorous selections were rendered by J. Edwin Campbell, solo by Miss Hall, short sketches of various authors by Miss E. Nash, and an instrumental solo by Miss M. E. Tilghman. After the program the guests were served with refreshments. Miss Mary L. Berry, the organist. of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, was married last evening to Mr. P. Thormas Barnes. Mi Lillie Barnes of Baltimore was the brid maid, and Joseph N. Lawson the best man to the groom. Promptiy at 8 o'clock Professor Parrott started the peals of the Wedding march, and the happy couple, preceded by the ushers, Messrs, Parker and Beason, marched to the aitar, where Rev. E. W. 8. Peck performed the mar- riage ceremony. The presents were many and handsome. —— @COST HIM FIFTY DOLLARS, Virginia Officer Fined for Violating District Law. Joseph F. Shaner, who said he was a po- lice officer in Lynchburg, Va., was today fined $50 by Judge Kimball for carrying a weapon, a 38-caliber bulldog revolver. According to the testimony, Shaner reached this city yesterday afternoon with a deserter, whom he surrendered at the Marine Barracks. He then went out to the house of a friend on Ontario avenue, and after dinner the friend took Shaner out to see the sights. In the course of their trav- els, they went into a house occupied by colored people on the south side of the ave- nue between 12th and 13th streets, and in a little while a quarrel took place between Shaner and one of the inmates, whose name was given as Millie Yance: Believing that he was in danger, he said, Shaner drew a revolver, to protect himself, but with no in- tention of using it. Millie and a companion named Hazel St. Clair said that Shaner knocked the former down and threatened to kill her. After Shaner left the house the women followed him and had him arrested. The accused claimed that he was not aware that he violating any law when he drew the weapon, but Judge Kimball told him he was in error. Shaner said that if he could go out in custody of an officer he could get the amount of his fine from friends. Baliff Darr thereupon took him in charge and it is expected the necessary sum will be raised today and the fine paid. > Every Number Encored. A musical and literary entertainment was given at St. Paul's Parish Hall last night by St. Paul’s Union. The hall was crowded to the doors by an enthusiastic audience that encored nearly every number of the program. The entertainment was one of a series given in compliment to the members of the union who are engaged in an endea- vor to lift the church debt, and the an- nouncement is made that Senator Carter will lecture before the union January 11 on the subject of the life and work of Andrew Jackson. Those who took part in last night's entertainment were George O’Cor nor, Edward J. Walsh, Messrs. Cullen ané Collins, Miss Magee and Mr. Philip Gerry. ———— Loyal Women to Receive. The Legion of Loyal Women have ex- tended an invitation to the department commander, G. A. R., and staff, all the various posts of the G. A. R., the Old Guard, Union Veteran Legion, Union Vete- ran Union and kindred organizations, ‘to call on them New Year day, at the head- quarters, 419 10th street northwest, be- tween the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. OUTDOOR LIFE and scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver OM with Hypophosphites have thousands of cases of con- sumption in the early stages. en A case ad- Con- sumption. duces mrkes the cough easier. For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket - Books, Toilet Cases and Leather Goods Lutz & Co., : THE AMENDING PROVISIONS Recothmendations by the Commissioners for | Modification of Colunbia B. 8. Bills, Omission of Claase Requiring a Per- manent Retaiming Wall—Electric Power Prepulsion—Steam Power. The District Commissioners, as stated in yesterday's Star, have approved the bill providing for an extension of Colum- bia railway from the eastern terminus of that road at 15th and H streets north- east along the Benning road to the Dis- trict line. In the report upon the bill the Commissioners make the following recom- mendations among others: “Section 1, lines 37 and 38, strike out ‘and a retaining wall constructed along the channel of said branch.’ The flats may be reclaimed, and no retaining wall be built, as the banks may be sloped. Under these conditions the company should not be re- quired to bulld a permanent structure. “In section 1, line 44, after the word ‘northeast’ insert the words,‘That wherever electric power propulsion is adopted upon the extension herein authorized, or on any other portion of the line of said Columbia Railway Company, no portion of the elec- trical circuit shall be through the earth, but a return circuit of proper capacity and located similarly to the feed wire cir- suit shall be provided for the electrical current, and that, whenever the trolley system is used, each car shall be provided with a double trolley, and that no earth connection shall be made with any dyna- mo furnishing power for the read.’ Width of Highways. “Section 5, lines 81 and 32, strike out the words, ‘shall hereafter be widened to a width of ninety or more feet, then, and in that event,’ and insert, in lieu thereof the words, ‘and other roads mentioned in sec- tion 1, and shall hereafter be widened to a width of ninety or more feet, and further, in the event of any portions of the right of way being included in highways to be opened in future, then, and in such cases,’ ete. “Section 7 authorizes the company to contract with connecting and intersecting lines for the lease or joint management of such lines or portions of them. This, ap- parently, would authorize a combination between the Columbia, Capital Traction, Metropolitan, Belt, Eckington and Soldiers’ Home, Chesapeake Beach, Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads, and, possibly, with the Georgetown and Tenley- town, and Washington and Great Falls railway companies, after combination has been made with the Metropolitan Company. This, it is believed, should not be author- ized, and it is recommended that section 7 be stricken out, and the following substi- tuted therefor: Joint Use of Lines. “Section 7. That the said railway com- pany is authorized and empowered to con- tract with any railway company owning and operating, or which may hereafter own and operate, any railway connecting or in- tersecting the extension of the Columbia railway herein authorized, for the joint use, management or dease of said extended lines, or either of them, or any part there- of, upon such terms as may be agreed upon between such= companies; provided, that steam power shalkinot be used on any por- tion of the route gamed herein which is or may hereaftermbe included within the limits of highways, wor west of the present tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio and the Balti- more and Potomac railroads; and provided, further, that gothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit the Congress from authorizing any ‘other railroad company owning and operating, or to own and op- erate, any connecting or intersecting rail- way, to use said extended lines, or either of them, or any part thereof, upon such terms as it may prescribe.’ ” —————_ KNIGHTS CHOOSE LEADERS. Annual Elections Held by Local £ Bythtan Lodges. Mount Vernon ‘Hedge, No. 5, Knights of Pythias, has elected officers as follows: J. E. Kleindienst, chancellor commander; J. W. Gaver, vice chancellor; Henry Yenney, prejate; G. D. Ellsworth, master of the work; W. S. Robbins, keeper of records and seal; John M. Kline, master of finance; R. D..Crupper, master of exchequer; H. A. Flood, master at arms; H. B. Armstrong, inner guard; A. H. Fowler, outer guard; John A. Frank, member of relief burea . J. Gunning, John M. Kline and representative to the Grand e, A. J. Gunnirg, John M. Kline, John ik, M. Wallace and R. D. Crupper. pital Lodge, No. 24, Knights of Pyth following officers fur thi We ensuing year: Chancellor command eG Luces; B. Heid; ate, Ww. L. er of the work, A. A Rock; keeper of record: - uslces Wie Carter; master of finan L. Gardiner; master of exchequer, J. Veidt, jr.; master at arms, J. H. Cathell; inner guard, J. H. Mills; outer guard, J. A. Douglas; trustees, S. L. Gardiner, J. F. Skidmore, W. L. Phil- lips; representatives to the Grand Lodge, Baumann, J. F. Skidmore, W. L. V Sannge: S. L. Gardiner, J. W. Carter. At the regular meeting of Germania Lodge, No. 15, K. of P., last Tuesday night, the following. officers were elected for the ensuing term: Chancellor commander, Dr. S. Ezarra; vice chancellor, John F. Bai mann; prelate, George Lochl; master of the work, Caspari Ranz; keeper of records and seal, Herry A. Leimbach; master of finance, H. J. Laubach; master of ex- chequer, Fred W. Helbig; master at arms. Henry Naw; inner guard, George S. Groe- ner; outer guard, Josehp Stump; trustees, Jacob Miller, Geo. J. Bessler and John Hinkel, representative to the relief bu- reau, Henry Nau; representatives to the Grand Lodge, George Loehl, George J. Bessler, Moritz Glaerer, H. J. Laubach and Fred W. Helbig. At the regular meeting of Excelsior Lodge, No. 14, Knights of Pythias, last Tuesday night the folowing officers were elected for the ensuing term: Chancellor co nder, Edward Woltz; vice chancel- ae > Bushby; prelate, W. A. Wilding (re-elected); master of the work, W. S. Leibin; keeper of records and seal, B. F. Evans (re-elected); master of finance, J. A. Weigle (re-elected); master of | ex- chequer, H. J. Gasson (re-elected); master at arms. C. T. Whitter; inner guard, J Schoenthall; outer guard, J. Haywar trustees, H. J. Gasson, F. T. Scott, H. gins; representatives to the Grand Lodg H. J. Gasson, F. T. Scott, W. A. Wilding, A, K. Mason, J. B. Conner; representative to the relief bureau, A. K. Mason. —- 'ro Consider Financial Matters. The official board of the Fifteenth Street M. E. Church will meet tomorrow evening to consider finaneial matters incident to h conference at Waugh M. E. ee ae 2, 1898. It is expected that all demands willyhave been provided for before this event oo : Nervousness Hood’s Sarsaparilla Has Done Wonders in This City. “My dai fer was suffering with heart trouble a mervousness, and was advised to take Hoe@’s Sarsaparilla. She did so end has found it an excellent medicine. It has done worters for her. My son had a stomach trouble and failed to obtain re- Hef until he: began taking Hood's Sarsa- Filla.” Mv. LAHUERT, 62 L st. n.w., ‘ashington, D. Reme: Hood’s Sarsapariila_ Is the best—Iin fact,the One ‘True Blood Purifier. “asy to buy, easy to Hood’s Pillsitt.cay intacet ee, Prices Talk. SCORES A ICCEss, Entertainment at Carroll Institute Halli Last Event: Both financially and socially the concert and dance given last evening at Carrol: Institute Hall for the benefit of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart proved a gratifying Success. A thoroughly enjoyable concert constituted a portion of the evening’s en- tertainment, vocal numbers being contrib- uted by Miss Lucia Nola, Miss Pearl Evans and the Apollo Quartet, consisting of Messrs. F. P. Reeside, W. B. McFarland, P. B. Turpin and B. A. Ryan; jnstrumental selections by Miss Eva Keleher, violinist; W. B. Munéelle, cornetist; Prof. E. R. Hart, planist, and the Madrid Quartet, con- sisting of Messrs. Arthur E. Yundt, A. V. Holmes, B. F. Judson and Ed. F. Holcer. Miss Naomi Keleher and Prof. Hart were the accompanists. At the conclusion of the concert general dancing was in order till midnight, music for that purpose being supplied by the Carroll Institute Orchestra. The program was arranged by a committee consisting of the Misses Keleher and Mr. Arthur B. Yundat. —_——.__ RECEIVES GRAND OFFICERS. Interesting Session of Amity Lodge of Odd Fellows. Amity Lodge, No. 27, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, added an interest- ing chapter to its history at the visitation of the grand officers Tuesday evening last. The occasion was looked forward to with considerable interest by the members and friends, and they were not disappointed in the results, Many other lodges in the juris- dictiori were represented, and there was also present Grand Representative John L. Nolan of Tennessee. The grand officers were received with the customary honors of the order. The exemplification of the unwritten work: was given by the noble grand, vice grand, sec- retary, warden, right supporter to the vice grand and right scene supporter, which was Pronounced to be very satisfactory by Grand Representative William P. Allan and highly commended by Grand Master John I. Brown. Following the official examination the lodge was addressed by Grand Representa- tive Nolan upon questions vital to the ins terests of the order in a very earnest and eloquent manner. His address was well re- ceived. Amity Lodge is but two years old. It is located in South Washington and is active and prosperous, with the prospect of being the owner of a new lodge building in the near future. The present officers are: No- ble grand, Harry G. Wilson; vice grand, A. Lincoln Goodall; secretary, Robert Aaron; treasurer, Andrew Archer; war- den, C. W. B. Smith; conductor, T. B. Greenstreet; R. 8. N. Dr. E. C. C. Win- ter; L. 8. N. G., F. A. Newman; outside guardian, W. E. Grindall; inside guardian, W. W. Youngs; R. 8S. S., E. A. Ansley; R. S. V. G., G. F. Hullings; L. 8. V. G., W. E. Clark; chaplain, Samuel Howison; past grand master, Richard H. Sorrell; grand instructor, Alexander S. Webster; honor- ary members, John H. Kleindienst and Wm. R. Hunt. ————_—_ SWALLOWS POISON. Miss Valerin Persing Makes an At- tempt at Suicide. Miss Valeria Persing, a young woman who lives at No. 927 M street southeast, startled her relatives yesterday morning by taking a big dose of laudanum, with sui- cidal intent. About 10 o'clock in the morn- ing she left the house, saying she was go- ing to the store. It is said she had been despondent, but gave no intimation of an intention to end her life. Instead of going to a grocery store, as it was supposed she had, she went to Dr. Falconer’s drug store and purchased 5 cents’ worth of the poison. When asked why she wanted it she told the druggist she desired to use it for external use to re- lieve pain. The druggist had known her for some time and he séld her the lauda- num, registering her name as the law re- quires. He did not suspect that she want- ed it for a other purpose than that stated, but it was not long afterward that he heard she had swallowed the poison. This she did about the time she reached home. When her relatives learned what she had done they hurried out for a doctor. A few minutes afterward Dr. Pyles reached the house and he succeeded in saving the woman's life. The police learned of the affair last night and Officers Santmyer and Stewart made a report of it to police headquarters. While the officers were unable to ascertain the cause of the young woman's conduct, gos- sips had it that a love affair was the cause. SS Good Templarw Watch Meeting. The Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Good Templars, will hold “watch night ser- vice” Friday, December 31, from 9 until 12 o'clock in Society Temple, corner 5th and G streets northwest. An elaborate program has been arranged, and the doors will be open to the public. The pledge of total abstinence will be given promptly at midnight. The officers of the executive committee will have charge, Grand Coun- sellor Jesse C. Suter acting as chairman. This will be the first “watch night ser- vice” held under the immediate supervision of the Grand Lodge for several years. BABYS SKK In all the world there ts rio other tri pure, So sweet, so safe, so speedy, for pre ving and beantifying the skin, sealp and hair, dicating every arm bfths, with c RA SOAP. “and gentle intings” with CUTICURA (ointment), the great skin cure. Q@ticura Is sold throughout the world. POTTER AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Props., Boston. TFAll About the Skin, Scalp and Hair,” free. EVERY HUMOR From Pimples to Scrofula cured by CUTICURA, 0c30 33 CITY ITEMS. Use Brown's Bronchial Troches jor Coughs, Colds and all other Throat troubles. “Pre-eminently the best.”—Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. , SS Large Cluster Raisins, Paper shell almonds, navel oranges, ba- nanas, olives, olive oil, Durkee’s salad dressing, Lea & Perrin’s Worcestershire sauce, hasty jelicon, etc., all the requisites for your New Year dinner. de20-3t S. H. MURRAY, 2203 14th n.w. ~ AMUSEMENTS. RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. TONIGHT wt this week. 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. = Blaney’s. ‘BOY WANTED.” KKERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. Aid. THIS WEEE. aa tinnes Tusstay,, Thursday and Aaturday. ua ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR ATTRACTION. RUSSEL BROS: Comedians. a eed cg DRUG RAIL Y CHANGES. Appointments Announced by Pre dent Spencer of the Southern. President Spencer of the Southern Rail- way Company has authorized the following appointments to go into effect Saturday: Mr. A. H. Plant, auditor, vice Mr. George F. Hobbs, who resigned several weeks ago to take service with the Maine Central Railway Company; Mr. W. H. Green, as- sistant general manager, in charge of real estate leases within and adjacent to right- of-way lines, United States mail service and marine, surgical, insurance, fuel and dining car departments; Mr. J. H. Barrett, general superintendent of transportation, in charge of train and station service and the operation of motive power and rolling equipment, and Mr. W. H. Peddle, general superintendent of maintenance, in charge of all matters pertaining to the mainte- bance of shops, machinery, motive power, cars, track, bridges and buildings. After tomorrow the offices of mechanical engineer, general superintendent, superin- tendent of transportation, general store- keeper and fuel agent will be abolished and the chief engineer will be relieved of the charge of maintenance of way. ee Estates of Curtesy and Dower. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In The Star of the 18th, T. W. Gilmer submits the draft of a bill to abolish the estates of curtesy and dower, and for other purposes. As the debate in Congress on the other purposes would be long, I would most respectfully suggest to the author that he limit his bill to the first three sections—the first abolishing the es- tates of curtesy and dower, the second authorizing a married woman to convey, devise or bequeath her property, without consent of her husband, and the third au- thorizing a man to do the same thing with- out consent of his wife. This section might be amended by giving her dower in real estate owned by him at the time of de- cease. Such a bill would probably pass. It should have been passed long ago. The public mind is still bemuddied as to the right of a woman to convey her property without consent of her husband, and wo- men are very often oppressed in this way. I see no reason why the wife should not convey her estate without hindrance from the husband, and I see none why she should have dower in any property except that of which the husband dies possessed. In one case in my practice in New York city I knew a very rich man driven almost to insanity by his wife's refusal to sign deeds of sale of any part of his large real estate. In the exigencies of his business he was bankrupted by her refusal. In a majority of the states of this Union, as well as in England, the old English law has been modified in this matter. December 29, 1897. WILLIAM BIRNEY. = ee Prof. Huber’s Concert a Succes Prof. Chas. F. Huber gave an exceed- ingly enjoyable concert at Northeast Tem- ple last night, which was largely attended. Prof. Huber proved himself a pianist of fine ability, both es to technique and inter- pretation, his rendition of “The Palms” being especially fire. His other numbers were “Golden Youth” and “Long Live the Republic,” both of which were rendered artistically. Miss Ellen Vockey was at her best last evening. She gave for her selec- tions “A Night in a Karlshad Hotel,” “How Salvator Won” and “Juliet Before. Marriage,” and was compelled to respond to several encores. Mr. Henry Stopsack Was heard in violin solos, Mr. Phillips in a "cello solo, and these two, with Prof. Hu- ber, rendered several fine trios. The Tux- edo Mandolin Quartet played several se- lections, ———— If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. ———— Work of Foreign Missions. Under the auspices of the Women’s For- eign Missionary Society of the presbytery of Washington city, Mr. Robert E. Speer, secretary of the board of foreign missions of the Presbyterian Church, will address a mass meeting of Presbyterians at New York Avenue Church Friday, January 7, at 0 o'clock p.m. Mr. Speer has recently returned from a trip abroad, the object of which was to personally inspect the work of foreign missions. lkoyal, | The Absolutely Pure | Baking Powder. ~ AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER. FANNY DAVENPORT SUPPORTED BY MELBOURNE McDOWEiL. Tonight, Fri., Sat. and Mat. Sat., Elaborate Production of Sardou’s CLEOPATRA. xt | SEAT SALE TODAY. W. fi. GRANE And his admirable company will present a Comedy by E. W. PRESBREY, entitled A Virginia Courtship, in which is shown some delightful pictures of s0- cial life.in Virginia early in the present century. ‘The comedy has been pronounced the most de- lighiful ever presented by Mr. Crane. Saturday, Jan. S—“THE SENATOR. Lafayette .. it onight. Only Matinee Saturday MR. CHARLES FROUM 1 Wiliam Gillette’s Successful Pl New Year Attraction. v! THE COMPANY AND _ PRODUCTION WITH OM NEW. YOIIK D LONDON. Mr. GILLETTE as “Capt. Thorne.” < Beginning Mon., Jan.3 MR. RICHARD MANSFIELD, Presenting spies ee teed t a shepard ni tur latinee, for the first pro- Guetion in this city, H new play, “THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE,” by sbi Thursday even- ing, “A PARL Friday evening. “BEAU L,"" 1d on Saturday evening, “DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE.’ Seats Now Selling. iA ae27-sitt : NEW YEAR'S WEEK, Academy. ‘Sopurat prices. Holiday Matinee Saturday. —BRADY'S GRAND PRODUCTION— HUMANITY. 25 PEOPLE—G HORSES—20 FOX HOUNDS. ‘The Great English Hunting Scene—the Ruined Abbey by Moonlight—the Combat on Horse- back — the Marvelous Explosion — the Bealistic Battle Tableau. Next Week—Denman Thompson's Production, “SUNSHINE OF PARADISE ALLEY."’ de20-20,tf COLUSIBIA gyi artitsoos, 2.15 produced in “Moving THE ay a PASSION padlinsnau PLAY, PROF. ERNEST LACY. 9 eee LECTURE BY oe IVEN THE DEVOUT PEASANTS OF 48 SONITS Rr THE BOHEMIAN FORESTS. NEXT. WEEK— he Century’ Greatest Comedy, “Ply Friend from India.” With the Original New York east. e20-21t¢_ ac Every Day—zs pet Se GREAT TROJA. MAY RESULT FATALLY. William Jackson Beaten Into Ine sensibility Tuesday Night. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. BOYD'S, Md., December 2», A free fight among the colored pc tion occurred last night at Hawkins’ near Boyd's. Several negri ived ninor injuries, but that of W! Jack= son, who was struck in the head with @ club, was the most serious. It is stated that John Washington an@ William Jackson, both negroes, met at Hawkins’ store. They were not best of terms with each other, and, r the irfluence of liquor, commenced quarreling, and a fight resu i, involving their com- panions. Washington grabbed an ax wear- by and struck w.th full force at Jackson's head. Jackson dodged the blow, and it Was of such force that the ax nearly went through the floor. Jackson ran out of the dcor, followed by Washington. The iatter picked up a club in the road « struck his enemy on the head, afterward him into insensibility, and then him and stamped him. At a late day it is not known how Jackson's will result. reputation. Deputy Sheriff Day was sent for early this morning, but Washington had escaped, = —s HUNDREDS OF LIVES SACRIFICED. Only One Person in Fifty Cured. The Old Methods of Treating Cas tarrh, Bronchitis and Asthma Condemned. THEY ARE AGAINST WA- TURE’S LAWS. The New “Tyomei,™ Found to be the Only Rational Cure for these Diseases. Statistics show that less than 2 per cent of the people suffering from Catarth, Bronchitis and Asthma have ever been cured by any of the old Methods of treatment. It seems strange, indeed, that In this enlightened age the reason for this utter faflure to bring relief to so many thous sands of sufferers hax not been discovered before, and it only proves that men mutter how Intelligent and caref in the managem their heads comple sense nor good ji disease. How mi have in the physic 100 dine eases of the liver and kidneys by forcing medl- cated alr Into these orcans? Yet there are bun- juries Washington bears a very bad Discovery, dreds of people here today who are doing what ie equally absurd, that is, trying to cure Catarrh, Bronchitis and Asthma with quids, «prays, douches and atomizers, well knowing that they defy the laws of nature, which never intended the air passages for the use of such medicines. There is but ONE way of successfully treatige diseases of the Head, Throat and Lungs, and thie p Through the Air You Breathe. Physicians now condemn all other methods anf endorse ““Hyomei,”” the New Australian Dry Ale Tiewtment which Cures by Inhalation. “HYOMEI” IS NATURE'S ¢ TAKEN WITH THE BREATH Lire is guaranteed to cure Catarrh, Oatarrbal Bronchitis, Coughs, ids and Asthma, or Your Money Will Be Refunded. “Hyomei” Inhaler Outfit, $1.00, tra bottles “Hyomei,” soc. “Hyo- Balm, a wonderful healer, 25¢. Can be obtained of your druggist, AT OFFICE OR BY MAIL. Con- sultation and advice free. THE R. T. BOOTH CO., 23 East 20th St., New York, —=8 a AMUSEMENTS. ———) The Dolan Dramatic Company Will present their delightful comedy, “HICK’RY FA HT. AT NATut ARMORY For Benefit Comput th Bartation, Dancing will follow’ immediate 99 as ate Tomorrow Night! Central Hall (Over Center Market.) i Lyndsay Course Friday Evening, Dec. 31, BROWN UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB. Finest college wusical organization in th country. Tickets for this entertainine also for the entire course, at Drovp's Mu Store ‘and Central Fall. Course tickets. $1, for mine high-class, varled entertaininents. de20-3t == = — EXCURSIONS, ETC. it RAYMOND & WHITCOMB’S TOURS. SES INCLUDED. E t 7 ing and Dining Cars for a Southern States and ME XIC Ample time will be cities and other places of historic a including the ‘Jan, 28, Feb, 3 and 17 EANS, and Jan. 15, via CHICAGU, KAN- : s KS, J: 13, Feb. 10 and 17. TOUR TO HAWANAN ISLAND from Sem Francisco, March 22. 3 - TOUR 10 JAPAN, CHINA, ETC. from Sep Francisco, March 23. POURS TU EUROPE, April 16, May 31 end EPENDENT RAILROAD AND STEAMSHIP TICKETS TO ALL POINTS. Send for descriptive book, mentioning the trip desired. RAYPIOND & WHITCOTFIB, 1005 Chestnut st., Mutual Life Ins. Bldg., Phila, de28-3t ELECTRIC TRAIN SERVICE, BLOCK SST, For Mount Vernon and Arlington. tion, 13% st. and Penn, ave. 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