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12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—The Sunshine of Paradise Alley.” Bijou Theater.—High-class specialties. Columbia Theater.—“My Friend From In- dia.” Grand Opera House.—‘Boy Wanted.” Kerran’s Lyceum Theater._Sam_ T. Jack's Company. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. Richard Mansfield in “Beau Brummel. New National Theater._Mr. W. H. Crane in “The Senator.” For amusements see page 24. —> EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania venue for Arlington hourly from $ a.m. to 8 p.m. ———— PABST IS THE STANDARD of malt beverages brewed in America. It is famous from ocean to ocean, from Canada to Mexico. If you prefer dark beer order “Doppel Braeu.”” Write or tel. 273. PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. KORNOT, 1108 G st. HAVE YOU SEEN THE BIG ELECTRIC SIG If you want your ftered or recovered send it furniture uphol- to THE STUMPH BEDDING CO., 7th and K. = ee dss Coats-of-arms painted, tea cards addres: ed, Col. Dame papers made out. 808 17th st. BALTIMORE AND OHIO BULLETIN. TOURIST SLEEPING CAR THROUGH TO THE PACIFIC COAST every Tuesday via B. and O. fast western express, leaving Washington at 3:40 p.m. Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak, JOHN R. KELLY, th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beel a specialty. For a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's Fine Dry Roasted Coffee. No equal at any price. Sugars at ccst; 7 city stores. c. D. KENNY. LACE CURTAINS A BLANKETS cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. THE CONFERENCE CONCLUDED. Will Report Recommendations Governing Bodies. The conference between the representa- tives of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Church South, which be- Ban yesterday at Foundry Church, was ecncluded today. The results of the inter- change of views between the commission- ers will be prepared for submission to the governing bodies of both branches and the recommendations decided upon taken up by them for final disposition. It is understood that there suggestions will include plans for @ co-operative system of following mission work between the respective branches, and the same harmony in behalf of for- warding the interests of the Methodist University. The commissioners were entertained last nignt by Bishop and Mrs. Hurst at their residence on Massachusetts avenue. The sceial features were preceded by a brief business meeting. ————es The President's Message. The President's message is given in full in The Eevening Star Almanac for 189 Secure yours at once. 450 pages. Price, cents. For sale at this office and through newsdealers, to —__-- Broadus Acts Suspiciously. “Call Jackson Broadus,” said Clerk Potts in the Police Court this morning to Bailiff Cole. “Jackson Shorter,” shouted the bailiff in lock. ‘ot Shortei but Broad- Jackson nope a at the rail and made answer to 2 cHarge of being a suspicious person. “I saw him looking at houses and acting suspiciously," said Policeman Bryarly. “Several complaints had been received about attempts to enter houses. Broadus had a screwdriver in his pocket, and I be- dieve he is the man who attempted bur- ‘glary.” Jackson made a statement in his own be- ‘half, and sald he carried the screwdriver because he often had use for it. “If you are not more careful,” Judge Scott told him, “you will get in trouble.” “But I'm going to mend my tracks in this direction,” said Jackson. “If you do.” remarked the court, “I’m sure nobody will be sorry.” His personal bonds were taken and he Was released. exclaimed the clerk, — Union Savings Bank Takes $1 Starting a savings account. 10c. up keeps “it going.” F street northwest.—Advt. > W. T. Cycle Club. The W. T. Cycle Club held its weekly meeting Wednesday. It was decided to give a banquet to its honorary members Guring the first week in February. The date willybe decided at a later meeting. — Velati in the Name on a box of caramels er bonbons that guar- antees purity and delicious rich flavors. Two stores, 620 th and 1403 G.—Advt. —— Relation of Husband and Wife. An entertaining and instructive lecture on the relation of husband and wife, as ap- plied in law, delivered by Associate Justice C. C. Cole of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia last night before the woman's law class of the Washington Club,1710 I street. Judge Cole’s audience was a large one, and he was given the closest at- tention throughout. His next lecture wili be on the subject of the relation between parent or guardian and child, and masier and servant. Among those present were Representa- tive and Mrs. Walker, Judge and Mrs. Fos «er, Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. Mr. aad Mrs. C. A. Bates, Mrs. Chas. W. Smiley, Miss Abby T. Nichols, Mr. Hill of Laurel znd Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Paui. ouatiaie Brings Suit for Maintenance. Suit for maintenance has been filed against James T. Kelteher, former officer of the internal revenue service, by his wife, Mary al. Keleher. The latter sta that she married the defendant in 15v. Desertion and non-support are alleged. —s Appeals Strongly to Visitors. First-class cafe and lunch rooms in new library building with popular city prices. Advertisement. —_—-___ Suffragists of the Old Second Ward. R. J. Beall was elected temporary presi- dent and J. B. Burke secretary of the Sec- @ Ward Suffrage Association, organized lest night at Eagle Hall, No. 425 12th street northwest. Mr. Beall, Mr. A. E. Leckie and Mr. Hensey made brief addresses in favor of the restoration of suffrage in the District. It was announced that the ques- ton would be discussed Monday night by the Northeast Washington Citizens’ Asso- elation, and that the suffrage bill now he- fore Congress would be considered by the House District committee. preset Gude’s Floral Designs Demand attention. In artistic conception end execution they excel, F.—Advt. ——._—_. King’s Sons and Daughters. At the regulor meeting of the Ready Cir- ee, King’s Sors and Daughters of the Epiphany Church, held last evening in tne guild room of the church, the fol- Jowing cfficers were installed for the ‘en- suing year: President, W. J. French; vice president, H. E. Baum; secretary, Thos. Burgess; assistart secretary, Miss M. Groves; treasurer, A. Norton; chaplain, W. Smith. ———— Visit Rauscher’: Elite Tea Roo: when you want a cup of hot chocolat salad or an ice. Cor. Conn. ave. and L.— >—— a. Your eredit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt, eee v—- THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1898-24 PAGES. ANTI-SALOON CONVENTION Meeting of National League to Be Held im Columbus, Ohio, Nimety-Six Bodies Represented in Fedcration—Interdenominatio! and Includes All Parties. ‘The following information is given out by the secretary with reference to the Na- tional Anti-Saloon convention, to be held at Columbus, Ohio, January 11 to 13: This is the annual meeting of the American Anti-Saloon League, which was organized in this city December 18, 1895. The league is Interdenominational and of all parties. It is a’national federation of anti-saloon forces, and includes at the present time 96 bedies—22 national, 22 state and 42 other organtzations of American citizens. The national bodies are as follows: Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip (Fed. council), Chris- tian denomination, Congressional Temper- ance Soclety, Councils for Suppression of Saloon (Com. on Ext.), the Epworth League, Epworth Leagues of the M. E. Church’ South, the Keeley League (na. tional), Woman's Keeley League, Keystone League of Christian Endeavor, General Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church, Meth- odist Episcopal Church (permanent Com Methodist “Protestant _C. E. Union, Na- tional Gospel Mission Union, Non-partisan National W. C. T. U., Presbyterian Church in U. S. A. (permanent Com.), High Tent of North America, I. O. of 'R. (Salford Unity), National Division, Sons of Temper- ance, Supreme Council ‘T. of H. and T, Church of United Brethren in Christ (Gen. T. Com.), United States Christian Commis- sion, Universalist General Convention, Na- tional Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union. The National Officers. The present national officers are: Hiram Price of Iowa, president; Rev. L. B. Wil- son, D.D., of Washington, D. C., first vice president; Most Rev. John Ireland, D.D., LL.D., of Minnesota, second vice president; Rev. Jno. J. Beacom, D.D., of Pennsyl- vania, third vice president; Rev. Howard H. Russell, LL.D., of Ohio, superintendent; Mr. Jas. L. Ewin of Washington, D. C., a and Mr. John W. Cummings of New York city, treasurer. The national executive committee is composed of the above officers and eight additional members, who are Rev. Alpha J. Kynett, D.D., LL.D., of Philadelphia, Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer of Saratoga, Mrs. Margaret B. Platt of Washing- ton, D. C.; Rev. H. Allen Tupper, jr., D.D., of Baltimore, Md.; Rev. Edwin GC. Dinwid- die of Harrisburg, Pa.; Rev. Francis M. Edwards of South Boston, Va.; Rev. W. G. Alexander, D.D., of Atlanta, Ga., and Mr. F. M. Bradley of Washington, D. C. The national board of direction is com- posed of a representative from each of the affiliated bodies, and consequently has at present ninety-six members, with Rev. Dr. Kynett of the executive committee a8 chairman and Rev. Joseph H. James of Rockville, Conn., secretary. By vote of the last convention, which was held in this city December 8-10, 6, the approaching convention is to be devoted mainly to discussions of practical methods of anti-saloon work, and the program ac- cordingly includes reports from the vari- ous state anti-saloon leagues and kindred state bodies already in existence. These include the Anti-Saloon League of the Dis- trict of Columbia, the State Tempesance League of Maryland and others similar, numbering about twenty. Ohio State League. The Ohio A. S. L., which is one of the most thorovghly erganized state leagues, and has furnished the national superinten- dent and superintendents for other state: 5 hold its state convention the same as the national convention, and the ing sessions, which will be in the na- of platform meetings, will, it is ex- rected, be common to both bodies. The program for the first evening includes ad- dresses of welcome by various Ohio lead- a, response by Rev. L. B. Wilson, D.D., t vice president of the American A. S. L., and a popular address by El Ritter of Indiana, the well-known temperance law- yer. Preceding this, there is to he a meet- ing of the executive committee of the American A. S. L., at 3 p.m., Tuesday, in the Park Hotel, which adjoins the Park Ring Auditorium, where the national con- vention will meet. The first business ses- sion of the national convention will be held Wednesday morning. It is not expected that any important new departures will be made at this con- vention. The league started out two years ago to thoroughly organize the countr; and this immense undertaking has not y. progressed far enough to render new work probable at this time. Superintendent Rus- sell_severed his connection with the Ohio A. S. L. November 1, and is expected to confine himself to his work as national su- perintendent the coming year, and in this way to make much more rapid progress than heretofore. There will be eight or ten state leagues represented at the convention, against six in 1596, and only two (District of Columbia and Ohio) in 1s Origin of the Organization. The immediate efforts which resulted in the organization of the American Anti- Saloon League originated with a conver- sation between Archbishop Ireland of the Roman Catholic Church and Rey. Dr. Ky- nett, chairman of the committee on tem- perance and prohibition of the Methodist ‘copal Church. Happening to be trav- eling together from Chicago to Philadel- phia, they naturally conversed about tem- perance and the suppression of the drink traffic. They agreed that a platform on which all opponents of the saloon could stand for united aggressive work was Fracticable and very desirable. Subse- quently Dr. Kynett, while traveling and conversing in like manner with Rev. Luther B. Wilson, D. D., then president of the Anti-Saloon League of the District of Columbia, was informed by Dr. Wilson of the large degree of success the Dis- trict of Columbia Anti-Saloon League had met with in bringing together represen- tatives of different demnominations and ef all political parties, Catholic as well as Protestant, and both white and colored, as delegates from the churches, temper- nce socictles and other organizations op- pesed to the drink saloon; and Dr. Kynett Suggested that the District of Columbia League take the initiative in securing a conference of leaders preliminary to a national anti-saloon convention. This con- versation took place in the spring of 1 ‘Ihe executive committee of the District of Columbia League, before whom the sug- gestion was laid, promptly undertook the work, and issued invitations for a confer- ence to meet at Washington, D. C., the last three days of May, 1895. From the Tesponses {t soon became evident that a nember of prominent speakers and writers could not attend at that time, owing to previous engagements elsewhere. There- upon the conference was recalled, and the coinmittee in charge undertook to settle the preliminaries of a national conven- tion by correspondence, if possible. Ha‘ ig received what were considered a suf- ficlent_ number of signatures, a call for a delegated national convention was given to the Associated Press and the United Press the evening of October 18, 1895, and mailed forthwith to the heads of national and state organizations and to leaders in the various religious denominations. ‘The convention assembled in Calvary Bap- tist Sunday School House, Washington, D. C., Tuesday, December 17, 1895, with Rev. L. B. Wilson, D. D., as temporary chair- man. The American Anti-Saloon League Was organized in the same place by the elegates present the next day, with forty- seven national, state and minor bodies-rep- resented in its original board of -direction, including seventeen national bodies and the Anti-Saloon leagues of Ohio and the Dis- trict of Columbia. ee Ss ’s Beneficent Society. The second of the series of monthly en- tertainments under the auspices of the Woman's Beneficent Society of the Peo- ple’s Church was given last evening in the lower hall at Typographical Temple. The program was in charge of Mrs. Jean B. Lockwood, who gave three recitations. Miss Mary Lockwood rendered three vocal numbers in a charming manner and gave a laugtable little sketch, entitled Edith.” Messrs. Clancy and Warren selections, and Miss Magie told the tragic story of “The Washerwoman's Revenge.” Light refreshments were served. ——. Sharon Dairy. For prompt service and select dairy goods, send order to Sharon dairy, 324 B street southwest, or telephone 435.—Advt.__ will SHORT STORY QGEUB. Program of First Meeting of the New ° Year. The first meeting of the Short Story Club for the new year was held January 4. The opening number of the program was an original piano solo by Dr. L. R. Klemm. The story of the evening by Miss Margaret Huddleson was an account of an Indian feast, called “Naha Charlie's Pot Latch.” Dr. W. A. Croffut gave the mute Irish- man’s interview with the king and bishops with various interpretations. An essay, a philosophical paper on the “Reading of ‘Women's Faces,” was presented by the au- thor, Dr. Klemm. Prof. Gerry sang Guinot’s “At the Smithy” and Dudley Buck's ‘‘Sunset,” ac- companied by Mrs. Susanne Oldberg. The topic of the evening, “Notes on Au- thors,” was introduced by Mr. Ray, a former co-worker with Eugene Field. Dr. Julius Silversmith of Chicago com- pared the works of many native and for- eign authors. Major Willis read Colonel Frey's criticism of “The Little Regiment. Dr. Croffut gave recollections of many eminent authors, and concluded with a graphic description of his reception by Victor Hugo in Paris. Miss Bertha Hall, able to be present, sent some _lines, “When the Days Grow Long” and ‘“Dan- delions,” which were effectively read by Mr. J. H. Whittaker, who also read an original poem, entitled “Night.” Mr. S. H. Agnew concluded the program with a masterly recitation of “Horatius at the Bridge.” Among the many present were Miss Bertha Heiges, Miss Annette Huntley, Miss Fish, Miss Huntley, Miss Cooper, Mrs. J. P. Clum, Miss Sarah Porter, Mrs. A. E. Beall, Prof. Gerry, Miss Susanne Oldberg, Mrs. Goodall, Miss Julia Goodall, Dr. and Mrs. Croffut, Mrs. A. Sanborn Hamilton, Miss Georgia Bronaugh, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Cole, Miss Priest, Mrs. E. 8. Maddux of Bloom- ington, Ill.; Dr. Julius Silversmith of Chi- cago, Miss Gertrude E. Metcalf, Miss Anna Wagner and Mrs. J. S. Noel. —_+>—_—_ THE ALASKAN FISHERIES. Opinion of Dr. Bean, Superintendent of New York Aquarium. Dr. Tarlton H. Bean, superintendent of the New York Aquarium, is in Washing- ton. Dr. Bean has been prominently men- tioned as a candidate for fish commissioner. In conversation with a Star reporter today he stated that he had no idea of having the place tendered him. “It will probably be given to some poli- ticlan,” he said, “as a scientist nowadays stands little show of getting such a posi- tion.” He {fs enthusiastic on the subject of fish- eries in Alaska, and is of the opinion that the mining interests of that country will not equal the fisheries, in the future. One year when he was in Alaska, he declared, the salmon fisheries on and about Kadiak Island alone produced a supply equal in value to three million dollars. : Dr. Bean is still a curator in the fish ecmmission here, and {s recognized as a high authority on piscatorial matters. ———__. KNOWLEDGE OF CHEMISTRY. St. John’s College Students Series of Experiments. The Azarias Literary Society of St. John's College virled the character of their public entertainments yesterday by giving a spec- imen cf their knowledge of chemistry in- stead of the usual debate. The lecture hall of the college was well filled by an appreciative audience. The participants were all members of the sophomore class. Mr. George Hartnett read a paper on the domain of chemistry, which he profusely illustrated. Mr. John Hartnett lectured on “The Water We Drink,” and gave several interesting ex- periments with oxygen and hydrogen. Mr. Arthur May spoke on “The Air We Breathe,” and his demonstrations were chiefly confined to nitrogen and other con- stituent parts of the mixture, air. The next public meeting of the Azarias Literary Society will consist of a debate cn the question whether or not “a consti- tutional amendment should be secured by which senators shall be elected by the direct vote of the people.” Give ee CENTRAL RELIEF COMMITTEE. Choice of Officers at Meeting Held Yesterday. A meeting of the central relief committee of the District, which was recently ap- poifited by the District Commissioners, was held for the purpose of organizing at thé rooms of the board of trade yesterday af- ternoor. These present were Rey. Dr. B. L. Whitman, Rev. W. E. Parsons, D.D., Geo. E. Wilson, H. W. Lewis, Mrs. J. W. Bab- son, L. §. Emory, J. W. Sommerville, Rev. Hugh Stevenson, Lawrence Gardner, B. H. Warner, Simon Wolf, I. L. Blout, J. F. Cook, H. F. Blount, J. E. Fitch, Mrs. H. B. F. Masfarland, . A. Lambert, Gen. Stern- berg, William Redin Woodward, Mr. T, W. Smith and Justice Cole. Dr. Whitman presided, and a permanent organization was effected by the election of the cfficers who served last year and who were as follows: Chairman, Justice Cole; secretary, William Redin Woodward; treasurer, Beriah Wilkins. There was a discussion as to the best method of raising funds and distributing them. A statement was made by Mr. Wil- son, the secretary of the Associaetd Char- ities, explaining the system followed by that organization in its work. Reports of the operations of the central relief committee.of last year were read, in which the werk of the Associated Chari- ties was commended. It was decided that the committee this year should again co- operate with the Associated Charities. A finance committee was appointed, consist- ing of the following: J. E. Fitch, chair- man; Mrs. H. B. F. Macfarland, Justice Cole, H. F. Blount, T. A. Lambert, George E, Wilson, B. H. Warner and I. L. Blout. This subccmmitte2 was instructed to is- sue an appeal to the public for funds. The committee then adjourned. —_>——_ Best Facilities for Boarding Horses at Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L st. Swell “Turnouts” for hire.Reasonable prices —Advertisemert. Funeral of John H. Semmes. The funeral services of the late Mr. John Harrison Semmes will take place at his late residence, in Chevy Chase, next Mon- day morning at 11 o'clock. The interment, which will Ee private, will be made in Con- gressional cemetery. —_>— A two-story brick dwelling on Half st. near O st. s.w. will be sold at auction by trustee on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. See advt. . eS Threatens to Cut a Thront. George Ackers, colored, today pleaded guilty before Judge Kimball of carrying a razor concealed on his person and was sent to jail for three months. The mother of the accused and Mary Belt said they heard George say that he took the razor from the former's trunk with the intention of cut- fing the throat of a woman living in the neighborhood. He was, however, arrested by Officer Evans before he could put his threat into execution, ————— Denth of Edward Litchfield. Edward H. Litchfield died last evening at his home, 302 6th street southeast. For the past thirty years he has been connected with the office of the architect of the Capt- tol. He was sixty-six years of age and was @ native of New York state. ser- vices will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the family residence. a Liquor Causes Trouble. Liquor drinking has caused George ‘Thomas considerable trouble, but the warn- ings received seem to have had no effect upon him, and today he appeared before Judge Scott on old-time charges. “‘He’s a good man when sober,” said the officer, ‘but when drunk he is troublesome and annoying to his family. He has a large family, and the imposition of a fine would mean hardship to his wife and chil- dren. I had him here once before on a similar charge, and I don’t know what is best to do with him.’> Thomas admitted that he was under the influence of liquor, and complained that he had been improperly treated while under arrest. “Stop drinking liquor,” the court remark- |. ed, “and I imagine you will have no cause for complaint.” A fine of $5 was imposed. THE NAWAR ENGINEERS Delegates to Amerignn Socicty Accompanied by Ladieain Dour of Observation. Themes ef @e Bapers Read at Ses- sions of thet Association—The @OficeM Chosen. The visiting gieldgates of. the American Society of Naval Emgineers, which is hold- ing its annuafsmeeting at.the Columbian University, pat a Wisit to the navy yard this morning. Thefe were many ladies in the party. -The big guns being manufac- tured there’ by the department were ex- amined, and other features of interest at the yard were inspected. The visitors ex- pressed themselves as being highly de- lighted with everything they saw. From the navy yard the delegates went to the Corgressional Library, where the building and all of its interesting objects were gone over thoroughly.- They then ad- journeé for lunch. P: At 2 o'clock this afternoon another ses- stun was held at the Columbian University, and all the papers which were not fintshed at yesterday’s session were taken up and discussed. The last one of ‘the afternoon was read by Mr. David J. Jones, on the subject, “Boiler Testing With Various Fuels.” The paper gave the author's per- sonal experience with coal, of! and various kinds of gas.In speaking of the various coals, he sald that the best was found in West Virginia and a portion of Maryland, while the grade generally deteriorated through the product of Pennsylvanta, In- diana, Ohio, IHinois and Iowa. Paper on Stenm Yachts. The paper yesterday by Engineer Irving Cox of New. York, on “American Stcam Yachts,” was, in the absence of the author, read by Mr. King of this city. Mr. Cox de- clares that there are signs of improvement in American yacht building, but that it is a matter of regret that so many Americans go abroad for their vessels, instead of hav- ing them built at home. The reason for this, he sald, is that in many instances American-bullt yachts have been defective in many details of their construction, and consequently unsatisfactory to the owners. Boilers n Topte. Boilers came in for a lengthy discussion. Two papers on the subject were read by the secretary, the authors not being pres- ent. The first was ‘Test of the Niclausse Safety Water Tube Boiler,” by J. M. Whit- ham of Philadelphia. The second was ““Wa- ter Tube Boilers," by Darwin Almy of Providence, R. I. It was the general con- sensus of opinion that some improvements were needed in every style of marine boiler extant. Various faults were pointed out in the boilers now in use. A boiler of durable and improved type, as stable and duranle as the locomotive boiler, it was stated, is an imperative demand, and inventors should turn their attention to the subject. Mr. John Platt of New York, an author- ity on boilers; made an interesting speech on the subject. He said that an improve- ment was needed in boilers that would in some manner do away with the intense heat which is thrown out into the engine room and not properly consumed. Some- thing should be. done for the. relief of the stokers in the fire room, which is too often uninhabitable @lmest while the ship i3 speeding along uncer forced draught. Offcer® Chosen. At the eveniag session held in the room of the chief emginger of the navy, at the Navy Department, the report of Secretary- Treasurer Bieg ~was read. This showed a large increase in imembership, and that the treasury had # surplus. The following officers were elected: Pres!- dent, Chief Engineer Harry Webster; sec- retary and treasures, Passed Assistant En- gineer Walter M.McFarland; members of council, Chief Bingineer T.W. Baird, Passed Assistant Engineer W. W. White and Pussed AssistaWits)Hngineer E. Thiess, all of the United States navy. Among some’@f the ‘prominent engineers in attendance at the, meeting are Colonel 1. |.D. Meler of St.’ Lopis} General Mertwago, naval attache, Russian Jegation; Charles Ward, Charlestown, *W, Wa.; Jarvis B. Ed- son, New York;; Colonel D. P. Jones, Chi- cago; Mr. John Platt, New York; Chief Engineer W. M. Parks, United States navy; George F. Coleman, Baltimore; Chief Engi- need E. D. Robie, United States nav; Chief Engineer G. W. Baird, United States navy; Chief Engineer'George E. Tower, United States navy; J. A. Scott, Baltimor Cc. E. Delaney,.New Yofk; F. W. Wheeler, New York; F. B. King, Washington; J. C. Christopher, Baltimore; Chief Engineer A. V. Zane, United States navy, and Chief Engineer W. B. Bayley, United States navy. The meeting adjourned this afternoon, —_—_—_ OF A SHIPWRECK, STORY Lieut, Kenney'’s Recital of Experi- ences in Polar Sea. “Lost in the Polar Sea” will be the sub- Ject of a lecture by Lieut. J. M. Kenney of the eighth precinet at the Young Men Christian Association next Wednesday evening. The lecture is a story of the per- sonal experience of a member of a relief party sent in search of the Greely expedi- tion. The vessel in which the party sailed was crushed between two icebergs, and the men, escaping in a boat with little more than their lives, traveled 300 miles over the open sea. Lieut. Kenney tells the story most graphically. The lecture will be giver? in the audience room of the association, which escaped destruction during the recent fire, and will be complimentary to the members and their friends. __ SAM MACK’S HARD LUCK. Calls to Escort a Widow Home and Gets Arrested. Sam Mack, a hard-werking colored man, who said he was “waiting on” Laura Brown, a widow, was complained against in the Police Court this morning for an al- leged disorder in Lane's Chapel during a watch meeting. * “Judge,” said one of the deacons of the church, as he stepped into the witness box, “people in the church were making a reg- ular bar room of the building. They had bottles of whisky, and were drinking from them in the vestibule.” “Did Mack have any liquor?” “Yes, sir.” “if I did have a drink, I wasn’t drunk,” said Mack. “I went there to escort that lady (Widow Brown) home.” = ‘Who is the lady?” ’'m waiting on her.” The court ey a penalty of $10 or thirty days, andias Mack had only $5 col- Jateral on depos&t, Be had to siep in the dcck, and the Widow went home without him. Oficia® Orders Issued. The Commisstmer have issued the fol- lowing orders: That a fire hydtantbe erected at 37th and O streets. ‘That the Collis lamp at the northeast corner of Vermont enue and H street be discontinued am@ rélighted at the north- east corner of 13th afd H streets. ‘That a fire hydratit be erected at 14th Welling streets.> ottnat 310 feet-iof Binch water main be laid in alley, sqWarei503. 2. | ‘That 184 feet-of @inch water main be laid in Hanover’ court. : That an allotnient of $3,000 from the ap- propriation for the parking commission for labor and materials during the current quarter of the fiscal year be approved. That 110 feet of 10-inch sewer be con- structed in alley, square 252, in rear of lcts 1, %, 3, 4, 40, 41, 42, 43; estimated cost, $178; ! ble to main and-pipe sewers. —_—_— credit Is good at Lansburgh's Fur- nitare House, 13th and F° streets.—Advt. = — ——— Are You Thin? WORK OF EXCISE BOARD. at Meeting Yesterday. follows: 3 Granted—Henry F. Ash, 1351 28th st. ‘Wm. T. Ashby, 300 E st. Catherine Batters, 1846 13th st. Thos. J. Biggins, 3275 M st. Henry Brandes, 1527 12th st. McLain Brashear, White, 685 La. ave. Bild Bros., 204 7th st. s.w. N. W. Burchell, 1325 F st. J. W. and G. W. Bagley, 1355 32d st. Browning & Middleton, gs Pa. ave, Annie T. Brown, 832 20th st. Jas. P. Barrett, 334 Delaware ave. n.e. Chas. C. Bryan, 1413 N. Y. ave. Beall & Baker, 486 Pa. ave. Jas. E. Connelly, 926 Ist st. M. F. Coughlin, 1600 T st. Cook Bros., 1908 14th st. Jas. H. Clark, 2014 14th st. G. G. Cornwell & Son, 1412-14 Pa. ave. Benj. F: Craycroft, 12 C st. Jas. W. Dorsey, 1257 22d st. Geo. H. Demcnet, 1847 14th st. Frank C. Davidson, 1551 6th st. Jos. E. Dyer, 3330 M st. Madame Demonet & Son, 1712-14 Pa. ave. Louisa A. Dellwig, 165 Mass, ave. n.e, Wm. T. Davis, 1467 P st. N. H. Duvall, 1923 Pa. ave. Johnu J. Daly, 1387 C st. s.w. James D. Donnelly, 828 14th st. John Eller, 21 O st. Henry H. Elliott, 1520 14th st. Everett Ellis, Canal road. Esther Bros. & Co., 1301 C st. s.w. Richard L. Elliott, 1626 7th st. Michael Flynn, 2ist and H sts. F. H. Finley & Son, 1206 D st. Louis Gundling, 1523 15th st. Gaegeler & Caspari, 1309 7th st. as, 1400 12th st. Geo. F. Gulick & Co., 243 Ist st. 8.e. Matthew Goddard, 1301 H_st. Emma A. Gaegeler, 1610 7th st. Samuel J. Grimes, 1135 14th st. John H. Herrmann & Son, 750-54 10th s.e. Wm. Harrison, 1519 171 Anthony Hanlon, 1444 Wm. B. Hoover, 1417 N. Y. ave. Thos. L. Hume, 1204 32d st. Carl & Fritz Hohmann, 1101 4th st n.e. Wm. E. & Wm. F. Houser, 3346 M st. F. Hollander, 425 12th st. Frank Hume, 454 Pa. ave. Jackson & Co., 626 Pa. ave. To Kalon Wine Co., 614 14th st. Charles Jacobson, 27th and K sts. J. and F. Kraus, 910 13th st. n.e, Keenan & Fegan, 462 Pa. H. J. Keough, 34% Ist st. n.e. L. Kessel, 425 10th st. Keyworth & Spear, 318 9th st. E. T. Lyddane, 1408 32d st. Jno. Madigan,.436 Monroe st., Anacostia. Wm. Muehleison, 916-1 h st. E. C. Munck, 916 9th st. G. W. Manogue, 3150 M st. B. Murphy, 401 O st. be |. H. Meyerstein, 424 9th st. J. H. Magruder, 1152 Conn. ave, Frank McKnew, 1841 K st. Thos. A. McAllister, 670 B st. s.e. Michael McCormick, 227 Pa. ave. s.e. Jas. C. McGirr, 11 Monroe st., Anacostia. 1636 9th st. 33 E st. -81 32d st. . 20th st. and 1301 324. K. R. O'Toole, 1115 14th st. G. W. Offutt, 3209-1: J. D. O'Meara, 647 G. A. Passagno, 808 9th st. T. H. Rickford, 220-2 9th st. V. W. Power, 210 10th st. J. B. Prout, 411 41% st. s.w. 8. C. Palmer, 615 D st. s.w. T. A. Rover, 741 N. Capitol st. L. Rothschild, 417 41% st. §. Rothschild, #29 1ith st. Cc. and F. Renshaw, 1301 M st. H st. 628 Penn. ave. 200) Fst. 1 9th st Otto Ruppert, 1402 12th T. J. Stanton, 1401 20th st. Chris. Schmidt, 713 Md. ave. n.e. Wm. Schmidt, 1761 § st. R. E. Smith, 340 6th st. s.e. J. H. Schlueter, 1601 5: Wm. H. Speiser, 200 Penn. ave. s.e. Alice K. Seligson, 1200-2 Penn. ave. Smithson & Mazniger, 462 H st. s.w. Hj, pi Semmes, 1204 H st. ‘albert & McCauley, 1219 11th st. s. ec. J. Edmund Thompson, 1269 32d st. Alcon J. Turley, 1645 19th st, John H. Veirs, 3218 M st. Julius Viedt, jr., 1314 9th st. J. W. Weber, 401 H st. n.e. Robt. P. White, 1138 12th st. Gustave Wallerstein, 218 41% st. s.w. A. B. Wright, 1632 14th st. Jos. Z. Willia 00 Ga. ave. 8.e, , 1342 7) eeler, 1 K st. Philip R. Wilson, 934 7th st. John C. Walker, 1711-13 Pa. ave, Christian Xander, 909 7th st. Karl Xander, 439'K st. Wm. H. Zeh, 924 N st. Rejected, ‘wholesale—Washington Johnson, 2431 M st. But 8 ‘of the 159 applications for whole- sale licenses remain to be disposed of, and about 100 of the 544 retail applications are still undetermjned. as Money to loan at 5 and G per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave— Advertisement. | + Se NCIENT PUBLICATION, Y.. Copy of a Baltimore Journal Dated 124 Years Ago. Mrs. Frank H. Shaw, 2131 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, has a copy of a rews- paper of éven more ancient date than the one described in The Star recently. It is the Maryland Journal and Baltimore Ad- vertiser of Friday, August 20, 1773, and is in a fairly gocd state of preservation. The Journal states that it contains “the fresh- est advices, both foreign and domestic. Mr. W. Goddard, publisher of the paper, has a letter on the front page addressed to the public, detailing the difficulty of pub- lishing a newspaper in Baltimore. The paper has a fairly good list of adver- tisements of runaway slaves, of taverns and local industries. It also contains the startling information that “a few weeks ago a large rattlesnake was killed on a gentleman’s plantation in the neighborhood of this town, in the body of which were found three middle-sized rabbits. The snake had ten rattles and was supposed to be about thirteen years old.” Probably the most interesting thing in the journal is an advertisement by George Washington, dated ‘Mount Vernon, in Vir- ginia, July 15, 1773." It is to the effect that the subscriber has obtained patents for upward of twenty-five acres of land on the banks of the Ohio and Great Ka- nawha. The paper is of four pages, of three columns each, and about 12 by 18 inches in size. Scrofula and All other blood Diseases are promptly And .Permanently Cured By Hood’s Sarsaparilla. If you suffer from Any form of Blood Disorder, you should Take Hood’s and Only Hood’s. ekanend Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, thteatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- a arising from an impaired digestive ‘system eases posith cured. GROVER GRAHAM'S Remedy Is a speciiic. The first dose remover all distress and a permanent $100 “GHOVER GRAHAM. 60 Newburg, RY. “Gnd receive a full-sized bottle, express not_as represented money wilt let. Sold by P |-2m For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet ‘Cases “and a) ne Lutz & Co., 4pplications for License Passed Upon In addition to the applications for retail: license disposed of by the excise board, as published in The Star, wholesale licenses were granted and rejected yesterday, as manager for E. E. filed by his wife several weeks ago, in- volving charges of a most unusual char- acter, Charles W. Smiley, the publisher of a scientific journal, has made answer. In reference to the allegation of his wife that he inconsistent with the ideas of modern civilization,” Mr. Smiley remarks that the statement is incompetent, scandalous and irrelevant. He demies that he ever at- tempted to make his wife believe that it was a favor to her to aliow him to invest her money, and enters a general denial of most of the other allegations contained in his wife's biil of complaint. nn DEATH OF MESSENGER WILLIAMS. He Was a Trusted dam Accom; Prof. John F. Williams died this morn- ing at 2 o'clock at Freedmen’s Hospital, where he had been a patient,. suffering from a complication of stomach troubles, for some weeks. He was the confidential messenger of Chairman Hanna and Secre- tary Ferkins at the headquarters of the national republican committee, in New York, during the last campaign, and when the headquarters were removed to this city was continued in the same place, which he held at the time of his death. He had prob- ably as large an acquaintance among in- fluential men as any colored man in the country, and was trusted implicitly by his employers, who appreciated his faithful- ness and devotion to his duty. Before entering the national committee Williams was a professor of languages, being a flu- ent linguist, with five languages at his command. ——. HARVARD GRADUATES. List of Those to Be Entertained by College Clab. A list of Harvard graduates is being pre- pared by Mr. Charles Moore, preparatory to the sending out of invitations for a din- ner of the Harvard Club February 1. The first on the list of the graduates is Judge Edward Lander, who graduated in 1835, and the next oldest graduate is Edward Flagg French, who graduated in the class of 1839. J. C. Bancroft Davis graduated in 1840. There are two graduates of the class ef 1841 in the city—John J. Hayden and William Ryland Woodward. In the class of 1845 Washington has two graduates— Mr. Justice Horace Gray and Mr. J. L. M. Curry. In the class of 1845 Senator Hoar graduated. George S. Boutwell, ex-Secre- tary of the Treasury, who has a law office in this city, and holds a degree of LL. D. in the class of 1851, is a member of the club. Out of the class of 1855 the Wash- ington club has three distinguished mem- bers in Senator W. E. Chandler, ex-Secre- tary of State John W. Foster and Chiet Justice Melville W. Fuller. In the class of 1857 comes Secretary of the Navy Long, and in the class of 1858 Senator Pasco and Professor Newcomb. Among younger grad- vates, are Senator Gray of the ¢ missioner Ross of the c s of 1865, Judges Bradley and Cole of the class of 1867, Sen- ators Lodge and Wolcott and Prof Charles E. Munvoe of the class of 1871, Represen- tative Barrows, in the class of 1875; Rep- resentative Moody and Mr. Truxton Beale, in the class of 1876; Representatives Bull and Gillett, in the class of 1877; Commts- sioner of Navigation Chamberlain and Rep- resentative Littauer, in the class of 18 Representative Sprague and Prof. Asap! Hall, in the class of 187; Senator Penrose and Asisstant Secretary Roosevelt, in the class of 1880, and Representatives Foss and Simkins, in the class of 1885. Representa- tive Mahany of Buffalo is the youngest graduate of the university in the House of Representatives. Dr. John Shaw Billings. Major John W. Powell and Prof. 8. P. Langley of the Smithsonian Institution. who hold honorary degrees with the class of 1886, are also members of the club. —— Held for Action of Grand Jury. John J. Schenck, alias John Mollohan, Was today held for the grand jury by Judge Kimball on the charge of having, with Wil- liam Altdaldorffer, stolen a bicycle, valued at $50, from Cecil L. Cornelius in November last. The latter was arraigned before Judge Kimball Thursday, at which time he waiv- ed a hearing, and was sent to jail to await trial. > Loses a Keg of Molasses. Two colored men were seen loitering about the store of S. Brickler, 409 10th street, late yesterday afternoon, and short- ly after they disappeared the grocer discov- cred that a keg of molasses had been taken from place in front of the store. The dealer made complaint to the police, and search was made for the individuals sus- pected of the theft. Royal adds Anti-dyspeptic quali- ties to the food. Leavening as, 00 yeast germs, Chr. Xander, 909 7th st. His Melliston (wild cherry) Cordial, 75c. a bottle, made of the correct wild cherry variety in overripe, shriveled condition, holding the astringent property of the fruit best condensed, has been kept for amalga- mation during 4 years before bottling, and is of greater effectiveness than vaunted Patent pectorals made of bark and sold sec- ond hand. at “Diamond” Will Make ike Glad. It will bring the blush of pleasure to fair women’s cheek and instill within the hearts of alla sense of satisfaction. it Give Us a Chance to Make §2. Let us paper your rooms with our rich, stylish paper. $2 up. Nolte, $10 9th st. 1t i ee Mr. Geo. Johnson, lately with P. T. Grogan, wishes to inform his friends that he is again with the Julius Lansburgh Furniture Co., 13th and F sts., and would be pleased to serve them with anything they may need. it —__- Capt. T. D. Singleton, formerly of Singleton & Fletcher, wishes to inform his many friends that he is now with the Julius Lansburgh Furniture Co., 13th and F sts., where he would be pleased to see them. it Orders for Mark Twain’ ‘Following the Equator” and Ladies’ Home Journal rec'd. G. Wi Dale, agt., 816 6th st. n.w.1* —$<_<— There is None Retter - than John Lynch's famous Rockbridge Rye Whisky, 0c. pt. 404 9th. it SSS - Tee Skates, ~ ‘Were 50c., Tc. and $1. To close them out, 25c. pr. ja7-2t* HOPKINS, 422 9th st. Royal Headache Powders cure. 100. “mbhi-mwfstt "| eg a cring: trom ‘Coughs; Golds, Sore ‘Throat, fering from Coughs, 3 etc., should try Brown's Bronchial Troches, 5 ct “Diamond” Will Be a Favorite —in and in business circles. Every- body will want to meet “Diamond.” Its coming will be the event of the season. It : ahi wins nae ah RoyalGlucMuellage sticks everything. 10c. mbS-t,f,stf In-his answer to the suit for divorce “innocuated her with ideas Etta Hobbs, a young woman who lives in Southeast Washington, visited Twining City yesterday in company with a male ac- quaintance. Etta got arrested. She is a Kquor drinker and cigarette smoker, and the officer charged her with vagrancy. Having no friends, the woman spent last night behind the bars, and this morning she was tried ‘n Judge Scott's court. “Etta came over there yesterday with a man named Bell,” Foliceman Dyer said, “and after I was told what she had done I arrested her.” “What was her condition?” the court ine quired. “She was drunk.” Two small boys who had watched Et told the cour of her conduct. “I saw the woman puil a bottle of whisky out ef the man’s pocket and take a drink,” Said one of the boys. “She gave the man a drink and then she smoked a cigarette. This performance, he said, was re) and the man took a drink of prepared by the woman and then li asleep. Etta admitied that she nad been drinking, but she dented that she was drunk. A sen- tence of ninety dsys in default of security was imposed. a > ANACOSTIA HAPP! Jobn Roland Seriously 1—Stolen Bi- cycles—Other News tema. John Roland, an aged gardener who lives rear Giezboro’, is critically {ll at Provi- dence Hospital, the result of a fall from his wagon on 11th street southeast iast faturday. Ever since being removed to the hospital he has been unconscious. His re- covery is not expected. He is almost eighty-five years old. Two young white men applied at the lumber yard of J. W. Tolson Tuesday morning for permission io leave the bi- cycles they were riding in a safe place in the yard wntil they returned from their destination in the country, They com- plained of the cold they suffered while rid- ing the wheels, giving this as an excuse for leaving them behind. They were ac- commodated, but have not yet returned, It has been discovered that one of the bi- cycles, a Steriing, No. 1007, had been stolen from the street in Washington. It has been returned to its owner. The other 1s a Czar, No. 1796, and awaits the owner at the Anacostia police station. Mr. and Mrs. William Williamson re- celved a telegram Tuesday announcing the serious illness ef their ttle daughter, Ethel, at a relative’s home in Baltimor: where she had gone but a few fore for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. son have gone to Baltimore to atiend her. Charles Freeman, of tender years, re- siding with his parents at the corner of Pierce and Washington streets, fell a few evening ago and broke his left leg in two places. De. T. D. Mudd attended to the injur: The amateur actors of St. Teresa's Chureh have received several offers from Washington to perform there. It has been ¢ecided ‘to repeat a former program in the lecture hall of St. Teresa's Church some ume during the present month. ECZEMA 7 YEARS. IT ITCHING WOULD HIM MAD, DRY TRIED CUTICURA REMEDIES AND WaS COMPLETELY CURED. NOT A TRACE Ok PIMPLE FOR THREE YEARS. I was afflicted with F wus in a bad state. es of which was covered with a dry scab isture underneath. The iteb ught it would drive me mad, a ad Tt plain my feelings. I tried all remed: of, bur could not get cu ty CUTICURA REME of € RA RESOLVE of CUTI- URA § “RA soint- ment). an rise, 1 WAS CO! y CURED. e ago, and 1 have wot y had a pimple ad or body ‘since. c. Lo 325 Wilton ave., Torunto, Can, THE TORTURED Disfigured and humiliated everywhere w CUTICURA an Infallible, speedy and cco for every humor, from phuples tos ney to age. RY HUMOR, cure SVER whether itching, Meeding, sealy. crusted, pimply or blotch scrofuluus or hereditar; Ww ‘speedily b baths with RA SOAP, with CUTICURA (ointment), ut xkiu cures, and mild doses of test of blood purl when all else fails. burning, throughout the world. I. 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It's possible to have hot room of the house desired - ie ; ng! ‘re a Gas € EF" tnue toe $125 & Other styles and sizes for a little more! ©«Wash’n Gas Co., 413 10th St. @ OF Gas Apphanee Ex., 1424.N. ¥. ave. ja3-28d beat in any : : € AA A ee