Evening Star Newspaper, December 31, 1897, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1897-14 PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—‘‘Humanity.” —Troja and high-class jon Play. e in “Tess Grand Opera Hou of the D'Urberville Kernan’s Lyce comedians. fayette Square Opera House.—‘Secret Service. New National Theater—Fanny Daven- Fert in “Cleopatr: tral Hall—Concert by the Brown Uni- ‘Theater.—Russell Bros.’ € Samuel ress Monroe at 7 p.m. amer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and Tr: avenu S$ p.m. ins leave 131% street and Pennsylvania unt Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 5, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. > UNTIL LATE TONIGHT. choice Mixed Nuts, $1. 8 Ibs. fine ndy, $1; finest Bon Bons and Choco- b. boxes, $1.50. Only $1 qt. for Whisky. Grocer, 1 oe gee FINEST N. Y. CREAMERY BUTTER, in 3 and 3-Ib. box ’e. Ib. Choice Capons, - Ib. ce Market, 1027 Conn. ave. B. & O. BULLETIN. For the holidays, low rates to Baltimore, Pittsburg, Parkersburg and Wheeling, Dec. n. 1, 1898, AT ONE FARE THIRD. Good returning until ‘for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 1-13 Pa. av. Jan 4 TOURIST SLEEPING CAR to the Pacific coast every Tuesda leaving Washington fast western express at 3:40 p.m. — Latest style Silk Hat, $. $11 H nw. For a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's Fine Dry Roasted Coffee. No equal at any Sugars at cost; 7 city stores. D. KED ee ‘ew York Roast Beef and JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. ‘orned Beel a specialty. NY. Canada Mutton, Delmonico Steak. wing, Center mkt. CITY AND DISTRICT. AN ADVERSE REPORT. Disapproval of Bill to Reduce Hours of Police Duty. The Commissioners, in returning to Con- gress House bill 3518, reported adversely on the proposition to shorten the labors of the members of the police force to eight hours a day. The Commissioners explain that, they are favorably disposed to the re- striction of all ordinary labor to eight heurs out of every twenty-four, they deem it would be decidedly injurious in this case to have the usefulness of the police im- paired as seriously as it would be, they believe, should the bill become law. es phonzo Youngs Company's Store will be open until late this evening for the commodation of customers, but don’t forget that we close the entire day tomor- rov has long been our custom on all legal holidays.—Adv while > Trading Stamps in Other Cities. To ihe Editor of The Evening Star: The following, which I clip from the Fitchburg Sentinel, Fitchburg, Mas: shows that the trading stamp scheme is not aving things all its own way in other . as well as Washington: ing Stamp System Declared Illegal.— Je Tucker, in thé district court at Pittsfield, Wednesday, decided that the trading stamps system was illegal. W. T. Petherbridge was fined $20 and costs for stamps with a purchase. The case inst him was brought up to test the stem. Mr. Petherbridge appealed and ognized in ) for appearance in the Several of the merchants sd that they will issue no more present. 1897. SILAS BOYCE. —— New Year Social. The Young People’s Society of Christian ndeavor of the Mount Pleasant Congrega- tional Church, Rev. M. Ross Fishburn, pas- tor, will hold a social tomorrow evening at the home of Mr. W. E. Buell, on Howard avenue. re s superior court. eve decid ef the coup December 2 ——— Ever Had That Uncertain Feeling after making a purchase? Its never known to buyers here. There's a satisfaction ‘when you know for a fact that you're get- ting the best. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. S-Ib. box best butter, $145.—Advt. nae msfers of Real Estate. N ds, Columbian Coliege—Chas. W: Brown et ux. to Catherin E. Brumbaugh, lot 3, block 41; $15. No. 432 Sth street southwest—Allen Crampton to Oliver D. Barrett and Edw. G. Niles, lot 8, square 435; $25. Sixth street northeast between L and M streets—Wm. J. Donnelly to Wm. A. Hill, lot 287. square 855; $10. Ivy City—Henry M. Earle Mary J. Snowden, lot 15, block 2; $500. North Carolina avenue southeast between Ist and 2d streets—James F. Hood et ux. to Margaret L. Cassidy, part original lot 7, trustee, to squ i4; $1 Bre nd—Margaret E. La Rue to Nich- olas ung . block $1,000. € street ne t between Delawa: nue 1 ist Howard B. Waldron to Mary E. Watermi uma Heights—Rutth John H. Walter, lots Villson et block th street southeast between A and B Jesse H. Wilson ¢ trustees, to &. Harrison, parts original lots 3 and Mz thwest between O and Parker et al., tru National Bank, part lot 400. > — manne for 1898. , and ts full of Washingtonian. Few of area or population of our how it is governed, its rank as cturing city, its imports, ete. ay other like asily nould fin k and y business man’s You will tind hat you want every tim ale at all newsdealers’ and at Price, 25 cents. > Approve Glen Echo Bill. mmissioners have recommended action on House bill 482, to au- Washington and Glen Echo ‘ompany to obtain a right of and construct tracks into the District jumbia 600 feet. They say the com- should be subject to all the general titions regarding class of cars, reports, taxes, &c., imposed upon other suburban railway lines. se Preceded by a Lunch. The watch meeting service at Trinity M. &. Church tonight will be preceded by a free lunch, to be given from 9:30 to 10:30 o’elock, by the brotherhood of the church to their members and friends. Sermon by the pastor, Dr. E. D. Huntley, at 10: > Joint Installation of Officers. An adjourned meeting of the joint com- mittees from Lincoin Post, G. A. R.; Lin- coln Corps, W. R. C.; Lincoln Camp, Sons of Veterans, and the Ladies’ Aid, S. of V., met at the residence of Past Department President Mrs. Annie W. Johnson, Wednes- day evening, and completed arrangements for the joint public installation of the offi- cers-elect ef the four organizations, which will take place January 5, 1898, at G. A. R. Hall, 8 p.m. The following installing offi- cers were selected: Lincoln Post, A. N. ‘Thompson, past commander Stone Post; Lincoln Corps, Mrs. Annie W. Johnson, past department president; Lincoln Camp, Commander John Breshnahan, commander of Lincoln Post; Ladies’ Aid, S. of V., Miss Emma Houchin, division president, Ladies Aid Society. A program was arranged to follow the installation ceremonies, ENTHUSIASTIC EFFORT Masonic Bodies Combining to Make the Fair a Success, Gratifying Communications Read to the Board of Control—Committees on Contributions and Music. There have been many notable fairs held in Washington in the past twenty-five years,the most memorable of which,perhaps, in the order of their happening, being the fair for the benefit of the French sufferers from the Franco-Prussian war, the fair of the National Rifles, the fair of the Wash- ington Light Infantry, the Yahrmart and the teachers’ bazaar. All these were occa- sions of brilliancy and beauty, and from each the substantial returns were unusually large. There will be a fair held here in April next, however, that promises to eclipse all its predecessors in all particulars, because the energy, effort and application inspired by the most intense enthusiasm which are being directed to advancing the project cannot fail to accomplish success of the most brilliant. character. The fair will be given under the auspices of the Masons of the District, and the total proceeds will be devoted to the fund for building the pro- posed new Masonic Temple. Already the various Masonic bodies here have displayed considerable rivalry in their efforts to do the biggest amount and the most substan- tial sort of work in behalf of the under- taking. This was developed in a most em- phatic manner at the meeting of the board of control held last night at the headquar- ters, No. 1425 New York avenue. There was a full attendance, which attested the appreciation felt at the cheering reports received. Working Together With a Will. Ccmmunicaticns were received in reply to the recent circular letter sent out to the various Masonic bodies, and, after Pres- ident J. Henry Small, jr., had called the meeting to order, Secretary Howard Perry read them. Each was received with ap- plause. Albert Pike-Consistory of the Scot- tish Rite suggested that all Scottish Rite bedies combine and have a single booth, as original, ingenious and beautiful as could be devised. The nobles of Almas Temple of the Mys- tic Shrine applied for the paddle stand, promising to make it a feature, and Poten- tate Harry Standiford of Almas Temole, a member of the board, stated that the Shriners were very much interested in the nd would give an excellent account Ives. The Masonic bodies of est Washington will be represented by a single booth, upon which great care and taste will be expended. Applications for space and hs were received from Pentalpha, ette, King David, B. B. French and other lodges and from all the Royal Arch chapters and the Columbia and Washington commanderi Knighis Templar. The letters from the ladies of the Eastern Star showed a lively desire to tin the gcod work. Mr. J. J. Darlington has accepted the pesition of general counsel to the board of control. ‘The head for the stationery to be used by the board of trol has been sketched by Mr. J. Harry Cunningham, and is an tiractive design. In it are artistically combined the Washington monument and the Capitol and a striking representation of the ruins of King Solomon’s Temple. Chairman George Gibson of the prinung committee submitted it with a favorable report, which was adopted. Important Committces. Committees were announced as follows: Contributions—Allison ilor, chairman; Harrison Dingman, vice chairman; George H. Walker, secretary; W. E. Annin, W. A. Brown, C. L. Beatty, George Breitbarth, C. Becker, R. M. Brown, H. L. Birmingham, F. W. Behrens, W. A. Bod: coe, T. Caldwell, J. C. Chan R ‘allahan, J. J. Costinett, mee S. Domer, E. Droop, J. Davis, Rezin W. Darby, M. Dyrenforth, H. Dingman, A. A. Freidrich, W. B. Easton, Abram Frey, Adolphus Gude, W. T. Galliher, R. L. Galt, B. S. Graves, Isaac Gans, E. B. H Hosford, C. H. Heilbrun, C, F. Ha . Hege, Frank Hanvey, W. H. Hoeke, Johnson, W. S. Jenks, J. O. Johnson, W. Kelly, W. S. Knox, Charles Kraemer, J. Lansburgh, R. C. Lewis, A. M. Lothrop, T. P. Morgan, M. E. Myers, V Moore, J. McGregor, J. L. Norris, Allison Natlor, ‘T. E. Ogram, J. H. Olcott, P. B. Otterbach, S. Imer, S. Rosenthal, Fred W. , Colin Studds, Harry Standiford, W. re, J. R. Sutton, J. ayne, C. Sioan, Thomas Somer Me, J. A. Sample, E. S. Schmid, C. F. Schneider, R. T. Scott, E. S. Smith, O. G. Stapies, C. M. Shreve, F. H. Thomas, J. S. Topham, M. A. Tappan, T. B. Walker, S. J. Iker, Walter, Wash. B. Williams, Fred Weber, G. A. White, George H. Wal- ker and S. M. Yeatman. Music—John C. Chan chairman; Alex. Grant, vice chairman; Donald B. MacLeod, secretary; F. E. Camp, Harry P. Cook, J. W. Chaney, J. M. Davis, E. F. Droop, Thomas M. Fields, Nathaniel B. Fugitt, Lurtin R. Ginn, W. F. Gude, C. W. Han- cock, E. Holmes, G. F. Johnson, Joseph Jouy, John H. Kaiser, Clarence Langdon, D. G. Miller, William D. MacFarland, Ben- jamin W. Murch, R. B. Nixon, W. T. Pal+ mer, George G. Pearson, J. S. Raeburn, W. H. Smith, James E. Tajk, Perry D. Turpin, J. J. Wilber, Herbert Wright, Henry White, William H. West and F. J. Woodman, —— HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS. Eastern and Business Classes Hold Annual Meetings. The class of ‘93 of Eastern High school held its fifth annual reunion last evening at Typographical Temple. After a busi- ness meeting an entertainment was pro- vided, followed by dancing. The class de- cided to affiliate with the Alumni Associa- tion of the Eastern High School. Prior adjournment officers were elected as fol- Bevans, president; Mrs. F. b. ent; Henry Leonard, treasurer. rlass of D H. Etz, Busine High School, was held Wednes- day evening at the residence of Miss Loef- fier, and proved a great success. Officers elected to serve during the ensuing y : President, W. H. Somervell; dent, Miss Gr: A. Knessi; secre- T. R. Clift, and treasurer, Miss Lu- cile Loe ei — Stole Her Employer's Money. While Mrs. Alton B. Carty was sick in bed last week, according to evidence ad- duced in the Police Court today, she re- quested her servant, Agnes Johnson, aged fifteen years, to stay in her room for a while. Mrs. Carty fell asleep, and the girl embraced the oppcrtunity to steal $5 from 4 pocket book belonging to her mistress. A day or two later Agnes stole another dol- lar. Mrs. Carty soon missed the money, and had Agnes arrested. The latter con- fessed and returned $1. Today the accused was tried before Judge Kimball, who fined her $15, with thirty days in jail in default; also to make restitution, or, failing, to be imprisoned for fifteen days additional. a Enjoying an Oyster Roast. Members of the fourth precinct in South Washington enjoyed an oyster roast last night at the station. The oysters were sent to the station by several captains of oyster boats. These oystermen had been friends of Policeman Evans, who was for a number of years in the oyster business, and who has lately been doing duty on the wharf. It was because of their friendship for Mr. Evans that they treated the mem- bers of the precinct. eg oe ea Without Provocation. John Lee, colored, was today sent to jail by Judge Kimball for sixty days in default of $20 fine for assaulting and beating Mary Rollins, also colored. The evidence showed that Lee struck the woman while she was lying in bed asleep and without the slight- €st provocation. od Referred to Attorney General. In reference to House biil 3963, to per- mit certain parties to intervene in the Potomac flats case, the Commissioners sug- gest to the House District committee that the Attorney General can best advise in the matter. ~ (Mr. 5 ternoon, at Ww. elegram referr aid nothing about hi: Baker proceeded to the action of Dr. Bo ! TOMORROW'S MAIL DELIVERIES. AFFAIRS IN 4 GEORGETOWN Orders for the First Day of the New Year. The money order and mail divisions of | Interesting Program-Presented at Christmas the city post office will be closed to the public tomorrew, January 1. A delivery by carriers from the main of- fice will be made at 7:30 am. and 12:15 p.m. The carriers’ window will be open for de- livery of mail to clerks in the departments from 9 to 12 noon. The evening window service will be omitted. Collections by carriers from main officc will be made at 12:30 and 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Deliveries at stations at 7:30 p.m. Collections at stations at 12 and 5 p.m. collections at 9 a.m. (and 9:30 p.m., station F). County deliveries at 7:30 a.m. and 12: p.m. The following stations will be open to the public for the transaction of business Station A, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m. station B, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m.; sta- tion C, 7 to 10 a.m.; station D, 6 a.m. to 1 pm., 5 to 7 p.m.; station F, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m. —— POLICE AND RELIEF WORK. a.m. and 1 and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 5 Citizens Adverse to Order Proposed by Commissioncrs. While it is probable that the central re- Hef committee of last year will, as stated in The Star several days ago, be reappoint- ed by the District Commissioners, it is un- derstood the matter will not be finally dis- posed of until after Commissioner Ross re- turns. The Commissioners have received a letter from Secretary 8. Sowerbutts of the Nurith- east Citizens’ Association, inquiring if it has been finally decided to relieve the police force of the distribution of the public charities of the District. If not, says Mr. Sowerbutts, his association would iike to have an opportunity to express its views. To relieve the police of such distribution, the association believes, would not be con- ducive to the best interests of the public. The association will probably be invited to file its objections in writing. BUILDINGS. Draft of a Bill Providing for Their Condemnation. In transmitting to Senator McMillan, chairman of the Senate District committee, the draft of a bill to create a commission for the condemnation of unsanitary build- ings in the District, which was recently published in The Star, the Commissioners state that there is an urgent necessity therefor. This necessity, the Commissioners explain, “became manifest through investigations made during the winter of 1896-7 by a local voluntary or; jon, known as the cen- tral relief committee. Surgeon General Geo. M. Sternberg, U. S. A., was an energ member of that committee and largely contributed to the formulation of the con- clusions reached In the draft submitted, which has also the approval of Dr. W. C. Woodward, the health officer of the Dt trict, who’ pzrticipated in the investiga- Uon.”* ——— NEW COMPANIES FORME: De Appointments and Promotions Made in Fire Department. The selection of the twenty men required in the equipment of the two new engine companies, to be stationed in Anacostia and on Sth street between D and EF streets, s completed yesterday afternoon, and to- y the following were appointed, the a pointments to take effect tomorrow: H. McConnell, E. T. Martin, C. W. Cc. V. MeIntosh, W Perry, T. MeCormick, han, J. T. Knealy, ¢ George Nussbaum, W. Allan, H. O .Brown, ¢ Donoghue, W. H. Vertz and D. J. Bradley. These new men will be placed in training in the existing companies until the two new E. 8S. Inscore, J. O. heuses are ready for occupancy. In connection ith th uppointment of the twenty men, Chief rris recommended the following promotion man and Tillerman C. W. foreman; Assistant Forem ton, to be foreman; Privat ssistant foreman; to be to be . to be engin fireman; fireman; P arring- Hohan, R. liams, to be fir Private J. D. Sullivan, to be firema Private ston, to be hostler; Private J. , to be hosiler. THE CAS' PONED. er Day Set for Trial of Dr. When charged th Ci W. C. Boteler, th libel in publishing an article in the North American Medical Review rel- alive to a Philadelphia medicine company, was called today before Judge Kimball, the defendant was not present. Mr. Tracy L. Jeffords, counsel for Dr. Boteler, said his client had been suddenly called to the bedside of his father at Mid- dletown, Md., the latter being seventy-six years of age, a paralytic and supposed to be dying. Mr. Jeffords submitted to the court a telegram from Dr. Boteler’s sister, conveying the information concerning the illness of the father. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Baker, who had come into court expecting to try the id he was utterly amazed to find . Beteler was not pres: He had, e said, done ev: thing re mable to ac- commedate the defense in the matter; the bearing had been continued several time either at the request of Dr. Boteler or his attorney, Mr. Jeffords; besides which he 3aker) met Dr. Boteler yesterday af- h time the latter had the dd to by Mr. Jeffords, but father’s illn Mr. y that he regarded ler as bad faith on his part, and d that an attachment be issued for him. He had also been informed, aid, that cow for ‘the defense had erted that he intended to put the gov- ment to as much trouble as possible in matter. Jeffords resisted Mr. Baker's sugges- tion that an attachment be issued for Dr. Boteler. The doctor was, he said, a high- tened gentleman of ability, a ‘property owner who was greatly annoyed by having to defend the charge of libel for which he said there was now foundation, and he claimed that Dr. Boteler was being perse- cuted. Counsel for the company had, he said, called on him and offered to settle the case out of court, to which he had re- plied that he would be willing, but that at the same time they had informed him they lad no authority to bind their client, the Philadelphia company, until after consul- tation. Later, counsel for the company had called to see him and stated that they did not propose to comprom: but to fight, and to this he had answere ‘All right; I will give you all the trouble I can,’ and 1 say tow I intend to do so. Judge Kimball said that the statement made by Mr. Jeffords that Dr. Boteler had gone to see his dying father appealed to him, and he was willing to do what he ceculd to oblige the defense. He suggested that counsel on both sides agree as to a day for the hearing. After some consultation between Messrs. Baker and Jeffords, it was decided to post- pene further proceedings in the matter for one week. —S=— In Honor of Guests. A surprise party was given last evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Einstein, No. 1030 25th street northwest, to the Misses Viola and Rebecca Weil of Savannah, Ga., who ere the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Einstein. Those participating were the Misses Carrie Bernheimer, Carrie Driefus, Ida Ullman, Carolina Ullman, Flora Bern- heimer, Ida Haas, Sadie Haas, Viola Weil, Rebecca Weil, Louisia Einstein, Hazel Bernhein, Flora Driefus, Ethel Ulmen, Minnie Ullman, Mrs. Einstein, Mrs. J. Haas, Mrs. H. Bernheimer. Messrs. Henry Ullman, Lewis Driefus,. Melville Bornhein, Sidney Haas, Albert Haas, Albert Einstein and Earl Ullman. —_>—_——_ If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. Entertainment Last Evening. Preparations for Improving Bethesda Railway—ArHington National Road —Lodge Elects Officers—Notes. A very interesting program was rendered last night at the Christmas entertainment of the Gay Street Baptist Church Sunday school. The boys of the primary depart- ment marched through the aisle of the church singing “Soldiers of the Kin, The girls of the same class gave a doll song, which was followed by an exercise entitled “Gospel Bells," by the children of the in- termediate department. The pupils of the main school then presented a cantata called “The Crowning of Christmas,” which in- treduced all of the seasons and holidays of the year, as follows: New Year day, rep- resented by Myrtle Boarman, with her at- tendants; Annie Coberth as winter, Nellie Shelton as spring, Bessie Bernard as sum- mer and Flossie Hall as autumn. St. Val- entine’s day was represented by Lottie Kaldenbach, Washington's birthday by Eu- gene Harrington, Children’s day by Grace Newman, with Ellen and Annie Sopher as attendants; Independence day by Maurice Beckham, with Pearl McClure and Ida Thomas as attendants; Thanksgiving day by Ella Hospital. Santa Claus was imper- sonated to perfection by Mr. E. R. Acher. Then Joseph Fowler, the master of cere- monies, with his committee, decided that the haadsome holly crown belonged to Santa Claus, who was forthwith crowned as king of the holidays. Flerence Boarman was presented with a gold medal by the superintendent, Mr. R. L. Haycock, for bringing the greatest num- ber of new scholars into the school. Mas- ter Arthur Acher received the second prize. Many presents and much candy were given to all of the scholars. Improvements Contemplated. A force of laborers was sent up the Bethesda road yesterday afternoon to start the improvements contemplated on the up- per electric line, known as the Bethesda railroad, which is understood to be owned by the Georgetown and Tenleytown electric railroad. According to the plans as given out, the present Bethesda line will be placed in good shape, and after this work is done ground will be broken for the e tension of the road to Rockville. The pres- ent Bethesda road ends at Bethesda Park, though of late most of the cars on the road have been running only to Woodmont. Good Highway. The condition of the Arlington National read, which runs from the Aqueduct bridge at Rosslyn through Fort Myer to Arling- ten, exciting the interest of many inter- ested in road building. This is considered to be in the vicinity of the is , and is about a mile and a half long. It was constructed some time ago by Mr. W. Darby, under the imme- pervision of Secretary of War Dan- mont and the depot quartermaster, Col. W. Humphrey. It is damized with broken flint stone, and during the past year ic has remained in such splendid condition that it has not been necessary to make any repairs. Election ef Officers, At the regular meeting of Covenant Lodge, No. 13, of Odd Fellows, held last evening at the hall on 3ist street, below M street, the annual election of officers was held, which resulted in the chi of the foliowing: N. G, Harris Kric! 2 G. . H. Walmer; recording secretary, W. H. Rollins financial secretary, Charles W. Chamberlain. Patrons Dissatisfied. deal of dissatisfaction pressed among the patron town G ight ¢ the present servic A good ex- of the George- mpany, growing out of rendered. Although the price of the gas has been reduced, and a discount of 15 per cent allowed for prompt payment under the reduction, the bills, it id, do not s any in amount. On the contrary there is © ed lo be a decided increase in the reg! ed consumption in almost all of the ry dences of this section, while the qualit is aid to be 1 r satisfactory in a num- ber of in: Many of the patrons of the company say they would rather go back to the old price of $1.75 per 1,000 cubic feet, with 25 per cent discount for prompt payment, than pay the present oft. 0 per 1,000 cubic feet, with 15 per cent Charge of Petit Larceny. Richard Dorsey, a fifteen-year-old order boy, was arrested yesterday by De- tective Burrows on a charge of petit lar- ceny. The youth is su dof having stolen from Alice Calvert a ring valued at col- which has been recovered. Dorsey pleaded guilty, and was sent to jail for three months by Judge Kimball. a GUARD: TI TAIN. First Assembly and Ball of Company D, Sth Battalion. Company D, Sth Battalion, District Na- tional Guard, gave its first entertainment and assembly of the season last evening at National Rifles’ Armory. A two-act comedy- drama, “Hick'ry Farm,” was presented, at the conclusion of which dancing was in order. Those who participated in the play were M. A. Dolan, Abe Gradwohl, Henry F. Dolan, M. E. Kahn, Leroy Hunter, H. W. Weber, Miss Carolyn E. Griffith, Miss Anna Pearl Evar ‘The success of the evening was | part due to the following committe Executive—Capt. Geo. W. England, First Lieut. F. Carroll Mattingly, Sergt.’ Chas. H. Kerper, F. Penrose Smith and J. Frank McKeever. Reception— large irst Sergt. G. G. Gray, Sergt. ings, Corp. Koskor R. Murray, bert, Edwin K. Harris, jr. Corpl. Robt. L. Much, Ch: H. Pepper, M liard Eckloff, Cha , Hamilton, L. Kirk M Murtri 2S AMUSEM TS. MISS DAVENPORT TONIGHT.—Mi: Fannie Davenport was taken suddenly ill last evening and the large and fashionable audience that had gathered at the National Theater had to be dismissed. Miss Davenport was regain- ing strength rapidly this morning, and both her physician and her manager state that she will positively appear tonight in “Cleo- patra.” This is one of Miss Davenport's most effective characters and the piece is put on the stage with that wealth of scenery and eostume that characterizes Miss Davenport's productions. MR, GILLETTE HNTERTAINED.—Act- or-Playwright ‘William Gillette was the guest of Senator Joseph R. Hawley of Con- necticut last evening, at his residence at 1741 G street nerthwest. An informal din- ner was given,ibeginning about 6 o'clock. Mr. Gillette is a native of Connecticut and has been a personal: acquaintance of Sen- ator Hawley since boyhood. The few guests present were all natives of the nut- meg state, i@ this made the function, which would have ‘been delightful in any event, a most genial and felicitious affair. Many reminiscences: of the early life of the young actor were revited and many a good story told of his boyhood days. —_+— Pays the Penalty. John R. Fratt, who several weeks ago was convicted, with Mrs. Frances McCar- thy, now serving her sentence in jail, of keeping a disreputable house on Missouri avenue, was today sentenced by Judge Kimball to sixty days in jail; to pay a fine of $50, and in default to be imprisoned for sixty days additional. ——_.—- Store Burglarized. Robert Hurley's grocery store, corngr of 3d and M streets southwest,-was burwlar- ized about 8:30 o'clock last night. An entrance was effected by foreing open the side door. Several sacks of flour, some meat and $5.64 in cash were carried off. —>—.. Allie Maxwell, two years old, was run over by Howard Griffith's wagon yesterday afternoon near 7th and C streets, and was slightly injured. The child, who lives in Anacostia, was attended by Dr. Roberts. WILL APPEAR THE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS. Christmas Exercises Held During the Present Week. The pupils of the’Sunday school connect- ed with the Church of the Advent, with the superintendent and teachers, met at the church the evening of Innocents’ day to sing their Christmas carols and enjoy the usual Christmas tree exercises. Accord- ing to the old custom, the tree was lighted by many tapers, and when the gas lights were all turned off and the tree shone out with all its pretty decorations, lanterns and candles, the hearts of the little omes were made glad by the sight. Each and all re- ceived gifts and bags filled with candy. The church wes filled with the children and their parents and friends. After the doxology was sung and the benediction by A MILK LABORATORY. The Medical Society of the District Establishes a New Institution. ‘Within the past few years the considera- tion of pure food products has increased, until now every average citizen of re able intelligence understands the hygienic importance of demanding purity and clean- Iness and wholesomencss in the compo- nents of his daily meals. There have b many crusades in behalf of the improv: ment in this direction of many artic en- tering into every-day consumption, but none of these has been prosecuted with such dili- gence and reward as that in behalf of pure milk. The discovery of tuberculosis in with the germs of the awful disease, received with terror by the thoughtful an the Rev. Mr. Mott, all went home with the . a F a pleasantest memories of the children’s ed something akin to consternation Christmas of 1 - even among the careless. Practical meth- The New England dinner recently given | 048 were adopted in nearly all the states by the Ladies’ Aid Association of the Church of the Advent w most delightful and complete success and it is intended that a typical old-time southern dinner will be given by the association some time before Lent, and an effort will be made to eclipse even’ the one just held. ‘The Christmas festival of St. Church Sunday school was held Monday ight, December 27, in the Sunday school of the church. A large number of teachers, pupils and their friends were present. The program was extensive and varied. A number of songs, choruses and recitations were rendered by members of the Sunday school, and not the least enjoy- able features were a number df fancy dances, including a geranium dance, by Miss Helen Durnin. Willie Keane danced the Sailor’s Hornpipe in good style. Santa Claus, impersonated by Mr. Frank S. Maguire, brought with him some “live” dolls, which took part in a lively cake walk, and provoked much mirth. Several clever and adroit tricks on a slack wire were per- formed by Mr. James Cole. Among those who took part in the pro- gram were Misses Mable Waltemeyer, Margaret Stanisci, Julia and Helen Smith, Rosa Mehler, Agnes and Minnie Holland, amie Mulligan, Kitty McKenna and Mable W. Weener. Miss A. Rogers played the piano mpaniments. The evening's program d with a chorus, “Good Night.” The Christmas celebration of St. Mark's Lutheran Sunday school, Rev. John C. Bowers, pastor, took place Christmas even- ing. There was a large audience present, and all went away well pleased with the efforts of the school, and especially with Peter cl to surround the production and sale of milk with safeguards for the consumers, but the character of the business and the multitude of persons engaged in it made these efforts nearly futile. . Medical men took up the subject, and in many of the large cities, notably New York, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland and Phil- adelphia, what are called milk laboratories been established, under c and control of physiciang. |’ Ureeton Washington is to have one in January 1, 1898. subject of es Wis agitated District, bers was operation Quite a long time ago the tablishing such a laboratory in the Medical Society of the _ Sioten note of three mem- }oin erinte: : tatpienmen ed to superintend such The farm on which the experiment will be tried is situated within the Dis. trict limits, and has been thoroughly equipped for its purposes. The plans of the Medical Society comprise, in. @ general way, the feeding of selected cows on the best and most carefully se- lected and prepared food and the furnish- ing to them of pire water. No ensilage Will be fed. Rigid cleanliness will be en- joined on the milkers. The cows are all to be tested for the tuberculosis test. As socn after milking as possible the milk will be passed through a ceatrifuge, which will remove, it is said, every particle of dirt or other foreign matter, and will then be rap- idly cooled to 45 degrees. At this temperature it will be delivered at the city laboratory, where it will be kept at that temperature until delivered to the consumer. The society has also out- lined plans for Pasteurizing the milk for those who may call for it so treated. ‘To Pasteurize it, the milk will be heated t 160 the exercises of the infant department degrees, and then rapidly cooled to 45 de- which Miss Mamie Stinzing is the popt grees and bottled, being kept at the last- and efficient superintendent. Recitac named temperature until delivered. The songs ind a Christ rvice were 2xcui- lently rendered, Mr. William A. Domer of St. Paul's having, as on a previous occa- sion, drilled the school for ral weeks prior to the event. His efforts were much appreciated and the manner in which the rhool_ rendered the song service demon- rated the care bestowed by Mr. Domer in the training. Santa Claus was there gifts to- eribuced pastor was was also Mr. pp, the superintendent, through whose untiring efforts, it is imed, th thool has gained a position every ‘membered, infant department Stinzing, als church council, tion of the work Stinzing to her cla The pastor rec superinteni remembered a mark of its apprecia- and devotion of Miss ved a Morris chair and two reception chairs; the superintendent a Waterm:n fountain pen; the infant depart- ment superintendent a handsome Lible, ard the organist of the church a jamp. A num- ber of other presents were given to teach- s and scholars. The affair was very en- jo: The teachers and officers of the Second Baptist Sunday school, under the leader- stip of Mr. R. D. Ruffin, served a Chr ildren yesterds the church from 1 to 4 p.m. At 4 o'clock Aus came with all kinds of good ae is to maintain at least 4 per cent of at. Later it s the intention to establish an- other laboratory, similar to those now op- erated in other cities, for the modification of milk used in infant feeding, and dispose of milk containing just the amount of fats, sugar and the proteids, etc., that a doctor's prescription may call for.’ The laboratory will be opened with a reception to the Med- ical Society tomorrow afternoon. eee Secretary of War Should Decide. Referrirg to joint resolution 76, grant- ing permission for the erection of a tem- porary studio ia the city of Washington, for use in constructing and completing a statue of Gen. Sherman, it is suggested by the Commissioners that it was proba- bly inadvertently referred to them, as the resolution seems designed to confer a cer- tain jurisdiction upon the Secretary of War. Dyspepsia Hood's Sarsaparilla Cured It-- Appetite Restored. wis a creat sufferer from dyspepsia. T reseeseolorhondensenseeZondenfensenseeteeseote children were made happy | % tried everything I could think of, but noth- id 485 children were made happy ing seemed to do me any good, until I by_ the teachers and officer: ‘ began taking Hood's Sarsaparilla.” After I The Sunday acho) og aia are! me had used ‘this _medi-ine for a while T was Rey M. Church South was he able to. eat ft distress, and. now ‘day, December 29. The edifice was | 4 have ag nd feel well” W. to hold the 1, which greatly | It EDMONS New Jersey Avenue, 4 enjoyed the Christmas cantata, presented | 4 Washington. Db. ¢ Remember 4 hool under the di- Mundell Hogan at the ori with bright At the conclusion of the usual box of candy and were presented to each ssisted te unded the ents ution ment of the Sun- ptist Church was’ he Chrisimas entertai day school of the First E held Tuesday evening, the 2Sth instant. The friends of ihe school were out in fuil force, crowding the large school room, a musical and literary entertainment rendered by the scholars, which was very much enjoye al mention is due the recitations of department. The was under the direction of Prof. P. S. ter. ‘The officers of the school for the ens r are: Superintendent, J. O'C. Robert: $ ntendent, mary and W. S. Hooge; « Prof. P. S. Foster; pianist, Miss Emil Given. Ca eee For Pleasure of the Childre: The Young People’s Temple Society of the Washington Hebrew congregation had an entertainment yesterday afternoon at Ty- pographical Temple. The exercises were intended more particularly for the amuse- ment of the children, all of whom greatly enjoyed the occasion. The committee of arrangements was com- posed of Miss Belle Schmidt, Miss Becky Stein, Miss Fannie Kauffmann, Miss Cera Kaufmann, Miss Hannah Gusdorf, Miss Lena Stein, Miss Jennie Strasburger, Miss ‘Tekla Sondheimer, Miss Hennie Minster and Miss Bertha Wolf. et Watch Night Vigils. Vigils will be held in New York Avenue Presbyterian Church tonight, beginning at 11 o'clock and closing promptly at mid- night. It will consist of a musical and re- sponsive service upon an appropriate theme prepared by the pastor, Dr. Wallace Rad- cliffe, Ihe music will be rendered by the choir and chorus of the church, directed by Mr. J. Porter Lawrence, organist and pre- centor. The special music will include Paige's “From Egypt Land,” Rhodes’ “Re- member Now Thy Creator’ (a male quar- tet); Got ; Thy Day ‘Thy Strength Shail Be,” and “Gently Lead Us," a tenor solo, Just before midnight Mrs. Shircliffe will sing Gounod’s arrangement of Tenny- son’s “Ring Out, Wild Bells.” es Children Get the Estate. The late Conrad Jost, by his will, dated June 20, 1892, with a codicil of the same cate, and filed for probate, bequeathed his entire estate to his children, John B., Will- iam Henry and Anna Maria Jost. Louis Eehrens is named as executor. CITY ITEMS. “Bock” Beer for New Year's, $1 Cai 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 for $1. Also for sale in hotels and restaurants, 1t akan eects New Year is Not New Year Without a bottle of John Lynch’s famous Rockbridge Rye; 50c. pt. 404 9th. it a eS “Subscriptions for Mark Twain's ‘‘Follow- ing the Equator’ and Ladies’ Home Jour- nal taken by agent at Woodward & Lothrop—G. W. DALE. a Large Cluster Raisins, Paper shell almonds, navel oranges, ba- nanas, olives, olives oil, Durkee’s salad dressing, Lea & Perrin’s Worcestershire sauce, hasty jelicon, etc., all the requisites for your New Year dinner. de29-3t S. H. MURRAY, 2203 14th n.w. ees Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mhé-t.f.stf 1t* For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and Leather Goods GO TO Lutz & Co., 407 PA, AVE. ‘Robes cad ‘Aigo Sig Nias, ot Sep Driving Gloves. ¢ Hoed’s Sarsapariila $ see the best—in fact,the One True Blood Purifier. ¢Hood’s Pills Soeteeteesenteeteete cure Sick He: che, bil- jonsness, Indigestion. AMUSEMENTS. NEW NAT: Positive Appearance Tonight, FANNY Supported by Melbourne MacDowell, In a Sump- tuous Production of Sardou's CLEOPATRA. ext Week—W. H. Ch in “A VIRGINIA RUSH : on IP. .afayette . Only Matinee Saturday MR. CHARI. FROW) Wiliam Gillette's Succ “SECRET SERVICE,” H THE COMPANY AND PRODUCTION WITH HOM 3 YORK AND LONDON. Mr. GILLE ITE as “Capt. Thorne.” NEXT Beginning Mon., Jan.3 WEEK, MR. RICHARD MANSFIELD, duct sal it Tonight. we OY 's). Say MR. HYDE.” ~ Seats Now Selling. de27-31tt Academy. NEW YEAR'S WEEK, POPL Holiday Matinee Saturday. —BRADY'S GRAND PRODUCTION— HUSMANITY. HORSES-20 FOX HOUNDS. Buglish Hunting Scene—the Ruined Moonlight—the Combat on Horse- back — the Marvelous Explosion — the Realistic Battle Tableau. Next Week—Denman Thompson's Production, . RADISE ALLEY." de29-20,tf HE COLUMBIA pA AS Reproduced in Pictures” by Lumicre’s CINEMATOGRAPH. Enlarged and Perfected. “Moving THE o. SERGE ae Laas Re DESCRIPTIVE LECTURE BY PASSION PLAY, PROF. ERNEST LACY. aS GIVEN BY THE DEVOUT PEASANTS OF HORITZ IN THE BOHEMIAN FORESTS. NEXT WEEK—The Century's Greatest Comedy, “Ply Friend from India.’’ ‘With the Original New York cast. de29-21tf BIJOU THEATER— Mat. Every Day—Every Night at 8. High-class Vaudeville and Burlesque. THE GREAT TROJA. ‘The Gushing GERTIE GILSON. TEN OTHER BIG ACTS. Prices—10, 20, 80c. Mats., 10, 20c. RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. TONIGHT 74%... this week. Matinees WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. FIRST TIME IN THIS CITY— Mrs. FISKE, AND HER UNRIVALED COMPANY, in TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES. Mrs. does not appear at theaters controlled by the tnetrical erase e28-5t -“BOY WANTED.” ener. It and Saturday. RUSSEL BROS. omedians. 1 T. Jack’s Company. cows, and the contamination of their milk | DAVENPORT Ik. s. Fire in Wall of House, sion Patrick Hart, a pe r, about fifty-five irs old, who, the police think, h tdered mind, was in the dock at t ' Court this morning charge lw ’ has been living i et southwes ts. Last night ut 11 oe) licemen Holtz and Nicholson were called to the house to investigate a rumor of the nan's strange onduct. Whon the officers reached the house they learned that Hart the | hall of his home. ng but some vaper had by everything was in disorder. The apartment presen the wrance of not having been cleaned n months. H was quieted and the off TS ¢ fed 1 allow him to remain in the house until moraine »out 4 o'clock this r orning, however, the pensioner got u ieft the house. Pour hours later Pe an Nicholson found him near Maine avenue and 4tz street and locked him up. Hart's statement was that looking for a new boarding ho Sanity was suggested and the him down for examinatior a Ae Policeman Appointed. The Commissioners have appointed Sam- uel H. Walker a member of class 1 of the police force, vice Clark, removed, the ap- pointment to take effect January 1 he had been ©. His in- court sent If you are ill you need a doctor i whom you have confidence, If you need a remedy you want one that has been tested for years; not an obscure, untried thing that is urged upon you, or on which you save a few cents—that is no con- sideration as against health. For wasting in children or adults, Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites has been the recognized remedy for twenty-five years. Bec. end $1.00, all druggists SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York AMUSEMENTS. Washington Water Color Club. 2d Annual Exhibitior At the New Gallery 1020 Conn. Avenue. Open daily (Sunday Monday and Thursday TONIGHT BASKET BALL. WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY Vs. UNIVERS YALE Central Hall (Over Center Market.) , « Lyndsay Course. Friday ening, Dec. 31, eeseeeetse3e3e33 | BROWN UNIVERSITY GL CLUB. nization in the talument, p's Music EE tire cours tral Hail, urse tickets, $1, Zor mine high varied entertainments MR. WILLARD WILL APPEAR LAFAYETTE OPERA HOUS THE WEPK COMMENCING JANUARY 10, For Six Evenings and Two Matinee Performancet, PROGRAM: this at TH DU Mr. Willard as DAVID GARRICK. First time in Washington, TOM PINCH, By Charles Dickens First time in Washinzton. tuvrs. eve. TheRogue’sComedy By Henry Arthur Jones. The [liddleman, By Henry Arthur Joues, ‘The performances will commence each evening at 8:15 o'clock and Wednesday and Saturday afters noons at 2:15 o'clock MON. EV! FRI. EV SAT. EVE. rORS Are earnestly requested to be seated by the hour advertived for the rising of the curtain, deze EXCURSIONS, ETC. 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