Evening Star Newspaper, January 17, 1898, Page 15

THE EVENING STAR; MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 18 98—16 PAGES. DE ER FOR “ALAS KAI DID MUCH FOR WASHINGTON Se Difficulties in the Way of Transpor- tation. VIEWS OF SCIENTIFIC OFFICIALS Removal of the Horns Considered Necessary. SEA TRIP > PERIL Th as sent to a num- War Department s ber of scientific officials connected with the gevernment inquiries as to the best mode ¢ the 5 reindeer intended for the ditions to Alaska. True of the National ked his opinion on lief w. been Mu- the by a representative of the d most As of the anim received ther ylies, the profe about the best means for the animels until they reach- nation. He referred the rep- resentative to the Zoolegical Park, where they are better acquainted with the ship- ment of enimals. All possible infor- ration on the subject there was given in > the reindes pecirents of the dec regard t me both wild end domesticated, st from an investigation of hief troubl hipping anima their horns. ch are la are liable to me entan ut together in a car. , that the best way be to put them in 2 y of the animals affee utilit other or to the overland trip. r are extremely ttle. so that the those who know of 21 unless the voyage across is ex- easy they will suffer great injuri nil the beau it will no that if they can withstand pross the water half of the over in regard to the rest of obstacles, how- fore the deer can Dr. Dall's View. H. Dall of the Smithsonian Ins of the scienti: ston, is greatly interested in of the scheme to take the reir in the eer are mest s outer to Alaska, where they will be used for packing purposes, as well as for introduc tion into that country. He said to a Sta rep this morning. in regard to the matter “] think that the scheme is an excellent i will one and that if it fails of success it not be due to the idea so much to the mann in h it is carried out deperds on that. The Esk ke the Lapps. by whom the rein- not ener: - and mind as to deer the proper hey should have. Norway are par- regard to the reir recufred to sit up at night » herds to see that by the wolves or h foliow on the'r food aeccus- of the kind of the deer are It does not grass doe s here to to which just t ifficient quanti Pp r pack goat or 2 doe cou used on the poses, as sheep or ely get over them. They. may be over them, but, of cours they would e to have no bur- ever, a5 it is entirely too steep. way to my notion in which to into the Alaskan country of the Daiton trail, which is easy. It can be supplies either by 1p and down the Yukon mail sent out that the with re of to have their native drivers here is much more knowle¢ mal required in driving them than = m handling a horse. There is only a string tied to the horn, by which they are guided, and it requires no little skill and ability with complete understan¢ ing of the ammal to make it go where it is re I have seen the Asiatic rein- deer for packing purposes and for ricing the natives. They have very weak backs, and in riding them it is nec- essary to sit astride of the shoulders. I think, t into the scheme ulating the obstacles encountered, as “Yae only trouble department may have <0 ifficiently eae nities to be is of the same species i yu. The domesticated deer differ in color. while the caribou retains one color all the time.” What Prof Stejneger Says. Musem, who was one of the commissioners to the Russian . is a native of Norway. where he has seen the domesticat- ed reindeer time and time again. He has seen the reindeer used for transportatic purposes in his native country most in ‘esting on the subje he tame reindeer are found principally in Finmsrk, in the northern part of N way ‘hey are used princ tives for long transporte tween Norway and Sweden. The Lapps u m principally, however, for milk and In fact, they supply al- which the Finns and are Kept in order by a something like sheep are here The dog is a long-eared anim: ng like the Esquimau dog. Whe S necesssary to milk them they are | the horns and so detained until € is finishe y trem the mi must be watched. The dog: . have complete control of them and guide them wherever it necessary for them to go. * * * The sleighs which are drawn by t deer resemble a canoe more than a sleigh They are fitted on the bottom with & sort of double keel. which slides over the snew. They are made so that if the deer while dragging the sleigh becomes angry, 3 someti und turns on the river, att mpale the latter on his horns or stamps him with its feet he can ckly turn the sleigh over and shield If from the blows of the infuriated The domestic: deer are than the wiid Those untamed probably weigh about 130 pounds, while domesticated kind will sometimes #» pounds. pp ts guided as to his habits © existence Th ion of pasture for his rein- moss is exhausted in one local- it is necessary for the deer to find nere. A Lapp cannot keep a fam- ss than 500 rei If the num- below this he has to take his the coast and subsist by fishing. summer the reindeer are driven (o t by the mosquitoes, which arise r large swamps in the interior of the country. ‘My y fear is that it will not be pos sible to collect enough moss at this time of the year on which the animals subsist un- Ul reaching Alaska. Some of them may n by hunger to s to which th I am certain that ait other foods than = are accustomed. some of them wiil to eat anything else. They are rath- er delicate in some respects, though they are able to stand all kinds of exposure.” Like Dr. Dall, Dr. Stejneger of the pinion the scheme was a good one, but it S 4 question with him whether it could successfully carried out. He hopes that it will result beneficially. ed Reception to Women’s Clubs. The District W. C. T. U. and the Wo- s Bindery Union will unite in giving fon to the District Federation of Women’s Clubs next Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Typographical Hall, on G street north- West between 4th and 5th. A brief pro- gram of unusual interest will be rendered, after which refreshments will be served and a social hour enjoyed. All members of the federated ited” clubs are cordially in- Tributes to the Memory of Representative A Man of Brains and Enérgy—Quick in Debate and Untiring in the Committee Room. In the House of Representatives Satur- day afternoon tributes were paid to the memory of Representative Milliken of Maine. Speeches were made by Mr. Ding- ley, Mr. Burleigh and Mr. Boutelle of Maine, Mr. Dinsmore of Arkansas, Mr. Skinner of North Carolina, Mr. Mercer of Nebraska, Mr. Hilborn of California, Mr. Hicks of Pennsylvania and Mr. Little of Arkansas. Mr. Dingley’s Eloquent Tribute. Mr. Dingley paid an eloquent tribute to the memory of his deceased colleague. “My acquaintance with Mr. Milljken,” he said, “dated from his admission to college, more than forty years ago, and this ac. quaintance ripened into friendship in the years which followed, and into a warm per- Sonal attachment during the fourteen years in which we served together in this hall a3 representatives from the state of Maine. Mr. Milliken came unusually early into public life, having been elected as a rep- resentative to the state legislature soon after he reached his majority; for even at that early period in his life he developed remarkable facility as a public speaker. “He was eminently social in his instincts, warm-hearted and manly. Possessed of talents of a high order, and of industry and se, united with a rare felicity of ex- ion and fertility of imagination which made him a ready and even eloquent speak- er, he ily made his mark as a debater in the House of Representati where there are always to be found men of great ability, culture, Strength and eloquence, drawn from the best material furnished by seventy-odd millions of people. “It is certainly a misfortune that the size and arrangement of the hall in which we meet should be such as to discourage real debate of public questions with the view of shaping decisions of the members of the House who find it impossible to hear much that is said, and thus to encourage only formal speeches to be printed in the Record for distribution to constituents, “Few members have ever appeared in this I who were more affectionately regarded associates than Mr. Milliken. His un- ing courtesy in debate, his kindliness of sonal intercourse, and his eminently social qualities endeared him to all. And when the intelligence of his sudden death reached us there was a universal and sin- cere feeling of sympathy and regret. On this occasion, when we have gather- ed in the hall where he was so long assocl- ated with us to pay tributes to his memory, I esteem it a privilege to add a spray to the wreath which kindly regard and affec- tion will weave in loving remembrance of our departed friend and brother.”" Mr. Mercer, present chairman of the com- mittee on public buildings and grounds, over which Mr. Milliken presided for so many years, related Mr. Milliken’s services to the national capital. A Man of Brains and Energy. “Mr. Speaker,” said Mr. Mercer, “eulo- sies, no matter how full of praise, cannot add one jot or tittle to the fame of him whose death we mourn today. For eight terms he was elected by the people of his congressional district as a member of the liouse of Representatives from. the state of Maine, a commonwealth rich in states. Imost sixteen years a member of and assured as many more, could he have lived, is a most impressive and elo- auent tribute to his life. My acquaintance with Mr. Milliken began in the Fifty-third Congress, when T was assigned to a place upon the committee on public buildings and grounds, of which ke was an honored and influential member, but of his life and du ties before then I know not, save as I her the same from history. “I will refer to him in the main as I knew him through personal acquaintance. He Was a man of brains and energy, and this was patent to all who came in contact with him. He was gentle in disposition, yet if occasion so required, he could pla:p the part of gladiator, full’ of fight to ail challengers. He was not given to lengthy speeches, but @lghted in repartee, and his tongue mixed in eross-fire debates oftener than fell to the lot of any other member. With ten words he would often do more harm to the argument of an adversary than many members could do in an hour's time by set speech. He was a hard work- er In the committee room and at the de- partments, and he was patriotic and full of devotion to his state. As a member of the conimittee on public buildings and grovnds during his entire service in Con- egress, and as chairman of the committee in the Fifty-first and Fifty-fourth Congresses, he made it possible for the state’of Maine to lead all other states in the number of her public building: “During the Fifty-first Congress Mr. Mil- liken served as chairman of the committee on public buildings and grounds, and was irstrumental in secvring the passage of a large number of bills authorizing the erec- tion of government buildings in different parts of the country, exceeding in this re- spect the work of any other one Congress, ard forcing upon the chairman a mountain of labor. In addition to all this, his com- mittee laid the groundwork for and took the first stens toward the erection of the handsome Library building across the way, as well as the large post office building ing completion on Pennsylvania His Work for Washington. “Mr. Milliken was a great admirer of the city of Washington, and has contributed in no little measure toward making it the handsomest city in America. He enter- tained one plan which should be fostered and encouraged today, and that was to convert the land south of Pennsylvania e lying between the Capitol and sury buildings to governmental pur- poses. That great avenue and this beauti- ful city will never be complete until his dream in this respect ts fulfilled. I join in is ideal view, and wish that between the two buildings referred to and upon the south side of Pennsylvania avenue there existed continuous parking 200 feet wide and fronting magnificent government build- distances from ings, set in harmonious h other. Thus would beauty be en- ieed and business centralized, while an hundred ri ulators would not interfere with the work of Congress every time a new building is projected.’ st THE BIG MASONIC FAIR. and Preparations for the Event Being Formulated. Prparations for the big_ Masonic fair to begin April 11 at Convention Hall are pro- gressing apace and the interest in the event among Masons is increasing, if such a thing is possible, as the time for its in- auguration grows nearer. The sentiment at the meeting of the board of control held Saturday night at 1425 New York avenue was indicative of this, and busi- ness was transacted with a vim that meant the attainment of success all along the line. Applications for booth space were received from Harmony Lodge, Osiris Lodge, George C. Whiting Lodge, Stans- bury ‘Lodge, Brightwood Chapter and Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter, and numerous letters Were received showing the wide consideration being given to the fair. ‘The board of control dectded that all the booths snall be constructed and beautitied under the direction of the committee on decorations, thus assuring a harmony in the entire effect of the hall. It was also decided that the cost of such construction should be borne by the board of control, except in cases where Masonic bodies managing booths devote the proceeds of the fair to the purchase of stock. A reso- lution was adopted devoting 25 per cent of the gross sales of goods disposed of at all booths assigned to Masonic bodies of this jurisdiction to the general fund to de- fray the expenses of the fair. The recommendation of the press com- mittee that a daily paper be issued during the progress of the fair was approved, and the printers of the city will be requested to submit estimates for its publication. The season tickets will be distributed this week. ‘The meetings of the various committees this week will be held as follows: Today—4:15 p.m., on outside donations; 7:30 p.m., on general contributions. Tuesday—8 p.m., Lafayette Lodge com- mittee. badges. ‘Thursday—7:30 p.m., on press. Friday—4:15 p.m., on visitors. Saturday—8 p.m., board of control. Plans WILL RUN WIDE-OPEN Tammany Rule in New York Prom- ises Carnival of Vice. PROPOSALS TO AMEND PENAL CODE es Leaders Want the “Boys” to Go Slow for Awhile. SOME OF THE LATEST GRABS Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. NEW YORK, January 16, 1898. Since the adjournment: of the legislature last week Boss Croker has indorsed two bills, whicn will be introduced by Assem- blyman Harburger at Albany. One is an amendment to section 265 of the penal code, and provides for Sunday base ball in this city. This will be much to the delight of his friend, Andrew Freedman. The new bill provides also that the amendment al- lowing base ball on Sunday “shail take ef- fect immediately.” The other bill, to legal- ize open theaters on Sunday, is 2n amend- ment to section of the penal code, which now prohibits all theatrical performances on Sunday. The amendrnent reads: “Ex- cept between the hours of 8 and 11 p.m.,” thus providing for regular theatricals, ‘- stead of “concert: on Sunday nights. But the introduction of these bills is one thing; their pessage another. At a recent meeting of the up-state republicans, held in this city, ail the leaders expressed them- selves strongly against Croker’s idea of a “wide-open” Sunday in Greater New York for the benefit of Freedman or any other Tammaay man, and some of Assembly- man Harburger’s “liberal Sunday” bills probably never will emerge from commit- tee. The “segregation of characterless wo- men,” a new title for reviving all the shameles: s of the Tenderloin, will be left by Tammany to its police department. ‘Tammany announces through this depart- ment that it will attempt to solve a difil- cult problem and to localize vice, after the methods in vogue in Paris and Vienna. It was a matter of general knowledge among the leaders of Tammany so early as last August that the controlling heads of the organization had determined that, should Tammany win in the municipal fight, they would attempt a so-called solution of thts problem. It is asserted that the Tenderloin will be made the district into which, under orders from Mulberry street, the vice of the town will be driven from the up-town resi- dence districts. It is argued by those who the idea of segregation that, as is isolated and confined, so vice of 1 kinds should be localized and confined within certain confined districts. It is sald. too, that the same measures will be taken with regard to the east side. The Passing of Sheehan, has found time between » good thirgs for the people of his city and arranging real estate deals in the interest of his pet club to tura down his one-time friend, John C. Sheehaa, for “keeps.” Sheehan has bowed himself out gracefully by resigning, and has been elected a distcict leader. There are many of Sheehan’s friends in the organization, and while they also bowed looks to the orders of the ‘bos: freely whispered that Sheehan's turning down “might yet light a mine under the throne of the Tammany dictator.” And if rumor be true there is another mine that may be lighted for Croker’s benefit, and of a much more serious explosive power than anything Shechan could develop. As the report goes, a bitter personal contest ts coming between Richard Croker and a promitent Catholic prelate, supposed to be Archbishop Corrigan. Several things have happened since Croker resumed the Tam- many leadership, it fs said, which have displeas the church, d it is surmised that the opposition on the part of Father Donnelly of Flushing to the appointment of Luke F. Connorton as city magistrate, was sanctioned by_higher officials of the Catholic Church. Mayor Van Wyck has, however, administered the oath of offi to Cornorion, Croker, according to report, having insisted on the appointment being de. It is easy to see the effect of a fight against Croker by the church, °f which so many of his followers are mem- bers. “Boys” Warned to Go Slower. The tip has quietly gone the rounds of the “boys” who have been distributing cordinal tints in all sections of the city sirce the New Year to “come off a bit.” Everybody has been jumping on the tiger with both feet at the sudden way vice was opening up. Now Tammany has taken fright on the question of “running the town wide open.” Men who previous- ly had been reiterating the phrase ‘“‘wide- open town” appear anxious to say that all talk about the city of New York being “wide open” was wrong, and that no- body would have the privilege of violating the law. The storm that was raised on account of the doings on last Sunday caused the circulation of the tip. Word has gone out that everything was to be done quietly, and the rank and file must quit shouting. If the town gets so “wide- open” that it bursts nothing must be said about it. Nevertheless, Sunday is to be “ali right.” The corner bar room is to be allowed to run the same as it did on lest Sunday. The “clubs” are to go on with the carnivals which they have started. Women are not to be molested on the street. But everything must be subdued. The proprietors of policy shops and pool rooms must not do ‘business openly. “Poke” shops are running, and the pool rooms are doing a quiet business. Mr. Croker is against pool rooms, and the few men making books will be forced to close when he says the word. The policy shops are a good source of revenue in the various precincts, and in no way interfere with race tracks. They will be allowed to go on as they are now until it comes time to take off the check rein. Every- thing is to be done through the efforts of a complaisant police force. There will, it is authoritatively announced, be no leg- islation to help the “boys.” Primary Election Bill. The only legislation of political import- ance likely to pass this session of the state legislature is a primary election reform bill. Edward Lauterbach is drafting the measure. Senator Ford is to introduce it, and the judiciary committee of the senate, of which Senator Lexow is chairman, is to consider it. The proposed bill, however, does not meet the approval of the advo- cates of genuine primary reform. It is ob- Jectionable, first, because an applicant fer enrollment must declare that he will vote the republican ticket at the succeeding election before he can be enrolled, which, it is claimed, will violate the letter and spirit of the secret ballot law. It will de- ter many from enrolling for that reason who otherwise would. In the second place, it places the power to regulate the primar- ies in the hands of the county committee, which is to have the right to say whether the primaries shall be conducted according to the open system or the enrollment sys- tem. A third objection is to the method of selecting the enroliment officers, it be- ing provided that the inspectors of election, poll and ballot clerks of a party who served at the last preceding election shall act as enrollment officers. They are to be paid $5 a day for their services. By open pri- maries present abuses could be revived. Open primuries are, said to mean “padded rolls." Everybody ‘can vote at open pri- maries, and as the enrollment officers are selected by the same authority that orders open primaries the irregularities and frauds now complained of might easily be con- tinued. For instance, rolls are padded to secure additional delegates to outvote the opposition, and open primaries could be packed for the same purpose. What the advocates of honest primaries demand is a law that shall provide that represen- tation in conventions shall be based‘ on the vote cast for President. They say that padding rolls and packing primaries would avail nothing then. Proposed Tammany Grabs. The Tammany “grabs” are proceeding joyfully. Some beauties have developed this week in the line of “improvements.” For instance, Commissioner Dalton, de- partment of water supply, wants $3,400,000 for “improvements;" Commissioner Shea, | department of bridgys, wants $5,000,000 at least for a new alGraifroad bridge to the borough of Brookijjg.¢@nd Commissioner McCartney, street—eleaning department, wants $300,800 add@ftiayfal to clean the streets. The last ijam phould possibly be granted, for our stneetsiare filthy already. An overloaded refuse cart trailing up Park row in front of thé'#éwspaper offices, and jeaving a track off/diff like the furrow thrown up by a plow, is a frequent sight nowadays. They take iioff a dirty street and dump it on a,gclegn one. But the “grabs” above refejred;go are the begin- ning of the “improvement grab,” the guise Tammany has givem this effort to secure something for. the [“boys.” And just now there is another rgasopn, Various depart- ments, probably under orders, are racing to spend as much money asithey can get, and certain politicians alreatly discern-a’pur- pose in this scramble for additional appro- priations. Supportess of? the underground rapid-transit plan believe this is to be Cro- ker's method of making construction of the underground system impossible by starting an agitation for all manner of public im- provements, and thus putting the indebted- ress of the new city dangerously near the debt limit. The “grab” has begun, and be- fore many weeks it is surmised the head of nearly every department in the new city will be piling up demands for additional ap- propriations. —__> SOME MUSICAL NOTES Mr. W. Theodore Van Yorx of New York, who has been engaged by the Choral So- ciety as tenor soloist at the American com- posers’ concert, which will be given Febru- ary 21 next, at the First Congregational Church, is a native-born musician, not- withstanding the foreign sound of his name. At this-concert none but American- born soloists will sing, and nothing but the compositions of American-born composers will be rendered either by the soloists or the chorus. Mr. Van Yorx is now the tenor ’ Episcopal Church, New York, so at the West End Jewish Temple of that city. His voice is said to be one of beautiful quality and great power, pos- sessing richness and fullness of tone, and well adapted to the interpretation of ora- torios and the standard works. He has for some years been associated with musi- cians and artists of the highest standing, having sung under the baton of Frank Damrosch, Carl Zrrahn and other noted conductors, and in his oratorio work has met with unqualified success. He has a fresh young face, a pleasing personal ap- pearance and fine physique, which leads one to intuitively expect good music from him. His repertoire includes such numbers s the “Messiah,” “Eljah,” “Arminius,” ‘Samson and Delilah,” “Creation,” “Hymn of Praise,” etc. The ‘society met ‘last Mon- day night at Sheldon’s Hall as usual, and a number of new members were taken in. They are now working on Chadwick's “Lovely Rosabelle,” Parker's “Redemption Hymn” and the “Spring Song” from Dud- ley Buck's “Light of Asia.” The music being greatly admired by the members of the chorus. A concert to be given at the Universal- ist Church the 20th instant is exciting con- siderable interest in musical circles. It will introduce a new Bohemian violint: Josef O. Cadek, who is said to posse remarkable skill. The other partic will be Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Lent. program will include: “Grand Trio in B Minor,” for piano, violin and violoncello, Ernest Lent: andante and"finaie from the violin concerts, by Mensielssohn; romanze and capriccio for ‘violoncello, by Ei Lent; four piano pitces:'"Rustic Vals: Spinning Girl,” by Ratt:’“Albumblatt, Lieblong; ‘“Aragonaige*' by | Masser two violin solos: “Remanza Andalusa,” by Sarasate: “Gypsy. Danae,” by Nache “Nocturne,” by Chopin, and ‘Traeumerei,” by Schumann, violoncello; “Second Hun- garian Rhapsody,” by Ligzt: grand duo de Concert for violin and vidjoncello, by Leon- ard-Sery: The two compositions iy Mr. Lent have recently been played before the New York Manuscript Society? ‘where they were re- ved with marked apyfoval. Prof. George Lawremg, director of the Lawrence School of Music and Elocution, iss Mary M. Clemons, elocu- anging’ nite ‘aon program vocal and piano music and recitations for the next pupilsi recital, to be, held at his studio, 1127 loth street northwest, Fri- day evi 4st instant. Ohly a limited number vitations have been fssued, as the seating capacity of the studio is only about 250. f the direction of Mr. Henry Xander. Rehearsals for the “Chimes of Norman- y evening by the jee Club at the studios of the Lawrence School. of Music, 1127 10th street northwest. At the next meeting several members will entertain the club with solos and recitation: Mr. Georg Henschel last Tuesday morn- ing met a number of enthusiastic students and singers at the studio of Mrs. Susanne Oldberg and gave them some valuable and interesting instructions in the art they are pursuing. Mr. Henschel does not teach in class, and for this reason many were pre- vented from enjoying. the opportunity af- forded by his visit here. It is possible that Mr. Henschel may return to Washington later, and if he does he has promised Mrs. Oldberg that he will give her another morn- ing. Mr. Sol. Minster, who is well known as a violinist of far more than ordinary ability, is arranging for a concert that will take place the Gth of nextimonth in aid of the Young People’s Temple: Mr. Minster will have an orchesira of sixty. composed of the best instrumental performers in the Dis- trict, and he will wield the baton and demonstrate his ability to intelligently and capably handle so large a force of musi- cians. The soloists will be among the best local talent, and the program will be at- tractive in every feature. ‘There will be a musical and literary re- cital at McKendree Church Tuesday even- ing. Among those who take part are: M Elizabeth Whaly, soprano at McKendree; the Mendelssohn Club, Miss Grace C. Story, pianiste; Chas. Haydn Chase, organist at McKendree; Mr. John Duffy, basso; Prof. N. R. Wood of the National Museum, Miss Cowling and Mr. Bredekamp, violinists; Miss Anna B. Gray, Miss Jessie M. Smith and Mr. Robert B. Kegerries in recitations. Mandolin music will be rendered by Miss Walcott and Mrs, Boody, and Miss Burton will sing a solo. Thé program has been prepared with special care and attention. Mr. Will Haley's second concert will take place early next month at the New Na- tional Theater, and,’ in accordance with many requests made of him, he will prob- ably present an orchestral program. His military band has attained a high degree of profictency, and the concerts given here- tofore have been decidedly successful, both from a musical and a financial standpoint. But the members play strings as well as brass, and Mr. Haley is therefore able to transfer his brass band into an orchestra and give fully as effective a performance. It will be a novelty for an orchestral con- cert to be given by a force organized as a military band, but as~-all the members are excellent musicians, first-class work may be expected. , ‘There have been.vo Qrchestral concerts given by a local omgapization since the Georgetown orchestra left the field, and an evening with Mr. Haley's orchestra should be entertaining. R¢ teals of an exoel- lent program are noefw iM progress. . SS Columbia G BE SURE THE INTERNAL REVENUE STAMP OVER THE CORK AND CAPSULE IS NOT BROKEN AND THAT IT BEARS THE NAME ~ W.AGAINES & CO. Eee senatensaorsmn For. Sale Everywhere. SUBURBAN NEWS KENSINGTON. A pastor's reception was given by Rev. Robert M. Moore at the M. E. pursonage on his thirt birthday. About seventy-five persons were ent and a delightful time was enjoyed. Mrs. E. B. Stevens of Washington will deliver a lecture in the St. Paul's M. E. Church Wedues- day evening, January 26, at 7:30. ‘The Presbyterian Church Aid Soctety will meet Wednesday next at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. E. Russell. The regular monthly meeting of Library Literary Soclety was hel evening. about’ thirty members being present. The program was unusually sbort, as. a number who were to have taken part were detained Ty the bad weather. Miss Helen Bickford of Waeh- ington rendered an instrumental solo, and _re- sponded to an enthusiastic encore. Mr. 3. Wilson Townsend read a well-prepared essay’ 0 the Noyes Wednesday Allan Poe, Miss Elizabeth Perry sang “Answer Me," and’ Mr. C. P. Smith closed the progran by ‘reading a humorous article. The next - ing will be held at the home of Mr. W. W. El ridge, when, in addition to a literary and rmausic program, Mr. Marion Dorian will give the latest selections on the graphophone. A debate ts being arranged for the March meeting. A very pleasant meeting cf the Ladfes’ Aid. Home and Foreign Missicnary Societies of St. Paul's M. E. Church was held Wednesday at the ne of Mrs. W. W. Eldridge. Mrs. La Fetra of Washington was present and addressed the Por- eign Society. Business meetings only were held by the Home Missionary and Ladies’ Aid So Luncheon was served and ‘The next meeting will be held at the par Miss Laura Gantt bas returned from a months’ visit in New York city. ‘The Junior League of St. Paul's M. B. Ch under the charge of Mrs. Bi preparing to give a “Mother the town hall the evening of Washington's bi day. Excellent music will be occasion. feties, social time enjoyed. mage. two ee FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. Miss Eva A. Thompson, daughter of Mr. Elisha ‘Thompson, was married to Mr. Eston L. Reid in Vale M. P. Chureh the 9th Instant. Althongh the event had not been previously announced, a large congregation gathered te witness the which was performed by the sa: Wright, the pastor of that church, Miss Leeds acted as bridesmaid. A wedding br wus served at the home of the bride's parents Frovidence Lodge. 1. O. G. T., held an interest- 7. Pour the order and four fast ing meeting Friday evening, January 7. into didates were initiated mere proposed for Miss at her home The funeral sery e held Monda: which the remains were in- ferred in Flint Hill cen ‘The remains of Mr, W in Washington Saturda: n. E. Thomas, who died were brought here Mo and funeral services were conducted in Zi: hureh by the pastor, Rev. W. H. K. Pen- The deceased had been ill 0 onsumption to Washington de was a son of late Judge H. W. 1 , who was at one time lientenant governor of this state. ge BROOKLAND. treatme Measures have been taken among the residents of this vicinity to form a citizens’ association, with the view of bringing about the needed im- provements for Brook! A meeting was held last week, but only preiiminaries were accom- plished. Another meeting will be held next Wed- nesday nigbt, when the tirm basis of such an or- ganization will be laid and earnest work begun. A citizens’ association is a necessity in every subirb, and it can aceomplish moi of improvements than any other means. B: lend has such a society before, but it seams: to have gradually sunk and a revision now in ords ‘This sub as the fon for It fs hoped that ganization will become firmly estab- Kk in the interests of fon, Mass., has been . the Misses” Marean, At the recent meeting of be Soldierst Home Temperance Union the program cousisied of y solos by Miss M. Hary Miss Dan viclin sole Miss Le Miss Mrs, Hollitield; recitations by’ Miss I ‘Lion: s Alice Harves the Hest Washington Miss Mamle Ctark there will a by Mrs. Mary M. Haywoo Washington talent Soldiers? Hom dramatic re- sted by well- 1 Hail in the The program Will be exception- Mrs, Franklin T. Howe made a shot Wat to Baltinore this Seana ee en Mr. and Mrs. Many and family ha e foun New Suny Qigny aud family have returned ——— ROCKVILLE, he following transfers of real estate have de Tecorded in the ottice of the clerk of the elreuit ccurt for. this county: Wm, J. Fay atid wite to Alexander M. Proctor, two lots at Capitel View Vark; $—. Gilbert W. Cave to Annie E thirty-four lots at Capitol View; $— Brown to Cyrus Kelser, part of tract of ‘Themas H. Anderson to Washington National Building and Loan Association, a tract of land near Colesville; $390. Washington Building and Loun Association to H. M. Talbott, tract of land tear Colesville; $450. M1. M. Talbott to Sarah B, anhorn, tract of laud near Colesville; $450. Ei ily L. Nicholls to B. F. Hawkins, Attic rete land; $500. Benjamin Duvall to James Bo Sette tract of land; $— Elizabeth S. Iddings to Jessie 1b, McReynolds, part of tract of land call d 8. Caywood to Martha J. Hei nd near Cabin Jobin ae vid 0" Ll, sr., ‘lots at W ary KR. Webb wo Pauline EL Sh Park; $7,000. Benjamin F ligo M. E. Caureh, a lot Proctor, Jobn lots at ‘Tal ton to tras' Sligo; s— sof Sligo M. i Church t Julian C."Dowell, part of ‘tract’ o “gio. Hattersly W. ‘Talbott, attornen to tong, 2 Leigh- attorney, to Rosa M. Hol- land, Jota jat Mineral ‘Spring: $500. Charles E ari and others, executors, to Jerry cksop, a lot in Poolesville; | $50. isi pee Messrs. Thomas W. Marshall and W. F. Shuek- ers have been appointed by the school board: no [iustees of Oalannt “sehool, near Washington The Baptist Sunday school at this place hs elected the following officers for the prebent ye Superintendent, Wm. E Penn; assistant su tendent, Clifford | Robert, > treasurer, George Shaw; secretary, Eugene Harriss, librarian, Mice Estell e Bouie, vrginist, Miss Bessie Jones. rte “ines stnieetan a Great Falls Electric res Jomp: as, through a filed tet reugh its att filed asking condemnation proceeding: gains hinds, the property of Win, He ant Gen binger, in’ Poton ae near Cabi bridge, the use and occupation et which 1 company desires in the extensi c el railroad to Great Falls. cee A literary | and debating society has been or- Ized_at Comus, county, with W. 'T. Jone: us president “and rick Joties as secretary and reasurer. Regular meetings will be held ‘Tuesday evening of each week. S cuieaaias A’ meeting of Me be held at Oln instant, a Mr. Fi aged thirty: vurt for this county an application certain . He and George Bob- John district mery County Grange will ® Hall Thursday, the 27th Kk Jones, a prominent young farmer, four years, died at his home in Po. tomac district’ Monday night. Deceased was a son of the late Samuel Jon At a meeting of the stockholders of the Mont- gomery National Bank of Hoel the following directors we: ing the ensuing year: §; Vinson, John H. Gass: James B. Henderson, Wm. B. Mob Hays, Horace Waters, Win. W. Williams, Laurence Ailnut The board directors ¢! ted the following bank officers: Spe president; Hattersly W; Talbott. vice president;’R. Mi. Stokes, cashles: john F. Byers, assistant cashier; George M. Lun: ter and Herbert Holden, clerks. = aise ‘The county commissioners, at a meeting beld ‘Tuesday, among other business, passed the follow- ing bills and ordered their payment: Frederick Bowman, road account, $27.50; Wm. W.. Soper, piking, $35; C. W. Bartigis, repairs to’ bridge, $209; “Hospital for the Insane. care of county in mates, $75; Maryland pepe care of county in- mates, $822.92; Charles W. Prettyman, attorney for election supervisors, $150; W. B. ‘Tschittely, repairs to bridge. $5.60; C. H. W. Pennifield. road, $40.54; E. C. Henderson, piking, $60; Gharles Lubn, ‘road, $40; John Grozendorf, road, $30.70; Wm. 'C. Veirs, piking, $69.32. ‘The Free Methodists will hold a ing at Avery Church commencing stant, oi aS the following Sunday. District Elder J. W. Tamblyn of Brooklyn, N. ¥., will con- duet the mrvices. 5 : Mr. Clifford A. Lucas and Miss Carrie C. Lucas, both ‘of Washington, were married at this place Tuesday by Rev. S."R. White. Mr. John W. Riggs, ‘son of Elisha W. Riges of this county, died Monday in Baltimore, where. he was engaged in business, During the late war Mr. Riggs was a member of Mosby's command, with which he served until peace was declared. He leaves a widow and ove daughter. Mrs. Rose Williams and daughter left here this week for a visit to friends in New York city. Miss Elizabeth Rabbitt of this place, wi met with a serious accident some weeks ago by falling down and breaking a hip bone, died from the ef- fects of the same Wednesday morning. Deceased was aged about seventy-five years, Dr. Edward Anderson of this place bas for sev- eral days been confined to’ bed with symptoms of pheumonia. Rev. C.'O. Rosensteel of St. Mary's Catholic Church, at thia place, whe has! been HI for sey- eral weel ith a complica diseases, is still considered in a serious condition. Mrs. Ann Clarinda Hyatt, relict of the late Jesse Hiyatt, died suddenly 'at her residence in Hyattétown ‘the 11th instant, in the sixty-tifth year of het age. The funeral services were con- ducted Rev. C. Shelburne of the Christian le, held Tuesday, elected to serv W. Talbott, . Leonard J. WV. Poole, Janes is Wilson 1.’ Tschitfely jmarterly meet: Friday, sist ine ‘of heart trouble at his home ‘Tues- day, uged seventy-six years. > LANGDON. Officers for the Langdon M. E. Church for the ensuing year have been elected as follows: Trus- tees, B. P. Sherman, John BR. Loor, Henry New- man, E. A. M. Lawson and RB. E. George. Stew- ards, 2 ——— G. G Synonymous with Renner A Perfect Dinner. The satisfaction of having a perfect dinner is assured that housewife, who, with forethought, has Provided herself with a supply of “Bi e Label" Soups; each one of the Nineteen Varieties is a palate-pieaser, some one sure to tempi the most fastidious Always uniform in quality—‘The Finest Yer"—and easily made ready, only requiring heating. Grocers. At all Leading Made by CURTICE BROTHERS CO, Rocagsrza, N. Y, cers: Superintendent, Walter Godwin; assistant superintendent, Mrs. I, J. Baker; secretary, Miss Florence Haskell; treasurer, Grant W. Sexton; litrarian, Reed Bake>. ‘The pastor. Rev. T. J Clark, reported an increase of 100 per cent in’ the growth of membership since April 1, IS97. Tomorrow evening there will be an enter tainment for the benefit of the church. Mrs Florence Russell Lyon will render the greater part of the program. Prot. Reddfield’s Mandolin Quartet will supply the music for the evening The Ladies’ Aid Society of the church, under the leadership of they at, Mrs is said to be doing effe making a quilt, whieh, expected to net the Society near as BRIGHTWoc Th n_ comp $100. James ©. Graves is sojonrning for a por the winter in 1 W. A. Keene ts k of Mm Mummaw fs qnite siet Mr. tien Mr. pnyalescent » Juuier Society of Chrtstian E tieipatss th ment of a masque; ut the home of Mr. Chas. waar to be held on or braary is belng arran ghters of Emory about of I the King’s Daug ceeds, pts, prep A quiet we was solemnized by Reed at the - Thursday evening, those the i Mr. Luther Scott and enia M i Dea Min” is rehearsing for Int Quction in the near future two new A Rongh Diamond” aire for a A tro, & ude ¢ w Cook and Howard Blandy, 1s pre hove! wusical ketch. Work is progressing rapldly v sewer In Park. That Minis the top in 9th street fro Flint and in Fiat from 9th to b wood avenue, ———_._ __ FALLS CHURCH. A meeting of the town o neil was held Monday night, with Mayor J.D. ne presiding and the following councilmen present R. Merry, W. Parker, W. N. Lynch, H. L, Turner and Payne. ‘The bond of the town sergeant f with Messrs. Ge B. Ives and Ge Hawxhurst as suret W. B. Parker, H. 1. Hawxhurst were appointed on the questi h » of organizing a volunt to the Village a committee to st Socie’ the con mat The eighth snnoal mw Mutual Fire tus lows” ax Conrt Tyson assas, eof G Jai exon of Ale H. Jewett of Lincoln, ‘The direc unanimously re-elected George W. president, J. M. Thorne secretary and D. urer, and un executive comn cone Urich, Geo. W. Mankin and vor Society has « following officers Rathiun. presid W. L. Gordon, vice president; Miss M Kerr secretary: ( wxhurst, treasurer: Miss Mar garet Ni St; Miss Mand Rathiun, as d the fellow chairmen of Mrs. H. F. “Lowe; praye meetin elie Hawshurst; press, ‘Geo. T. M: anday school, Mr W. Hawshurst: mission, Prof. H. F. "Lows: social, Miss Pearl Lrtirell; sunshine, Miss Margaret Nourse; music, Miss Edith O. Merritield. Thursdey mor own assisted by four tramrs_ ch an rged with cheol building th t before, ben arrested, loaded pistols w. ont them and a ba eys ona third. They were ar- raigned bef jayor Payne and gave their names as Edward Hnghes, Charles Shannan, Josepiy Re=1 and Frank Roden. After a preliminary bearing by the mayor all four were sent on to the grat Jury, and Reed and Shani were in addition 4 $10) for earry ns vealed pons, and in default, were sent’ to county Jail for ninety days. The town sergeant took all four tte Fairfax Court Honse Friday morning and committed them te jail The reports of the teachers of the publ school of the town for the fonrth month term, filed with the of the school shows an enrollment of age attendance of 116. a: partment, first assistan! bourd, nd an av. 8, 29; second assist recertly gave a party to a number of her frie Mrs ntoe of Loudoun county. Va. with Miss May. and son. Master Harriso visiting the families of Mrs. Jane Galleh nd Mr. A. R. Jacobs Count iutendent of Schools M. D. Hall was in town Monday amining teachers for the public gchocls of the county D. TL. Rathbun conducted services in the during the week. been awarded the con- apering the iuside of the M. E. Church. e Ladies’ Aid of the Bap met Thnrsday afterne t the reside Hammond that of the Presbyterian € the residence of Mrs. Lounsbury Mr. George Vandermark of this town and Miss Jennie Smith of Washington were married Wed- hesday. RANDOLPH. Mr. Frank McCarter of St. Louis, Mo., ts visit- ing his uncle, Mr. Thomas Holmes of this place. Mr. Wm. Sherrer of this vicinity has purchased of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Ellen Sherrer, three acres of land, improved by a five-room dwelling. Mr. Robert Kremer and wife and Miss Jessie Morningstar of Washington were recent guests of Mrs. Frank Repp of the Ingles’ Misses Louise and Hattie Renshaw were the hestesses of the Junior Club Friday evening last An imprompt program was rendered, consisting of readings and recitations and several excellent solos, with mandolin and organ accompaniment, ‘The hext meeting will be beld Friday, January 21 at Spring Lake farm, the home of ‘Mr. J. Henry noc A beagle hound showing unmistakable signs of rabies was shot recentiy by its owner, Mr. Ar- thur Rabbitt. It had bitten a number’ of house dcgs in the vicinity, and a wholesale slaughter of watch dogs is the result. ————— GAITHERSBURG. Mr, James K. Wa ker, « prominent farmer of thle district, lost his entire crop of ha: nights ago. Loss amounts to probably $300, with no insurance. The hay was stacked in the field and the fire w undoubtedly the work of Incendi- srism. Sheriff Thomyson and Deputy Sheriff: Car- Usle are both at work on the case, but as yet have found no clues upon which to base an inyestiga- tion. ‘The Gaithersburg Chapter, Epworth League, held its monthly business meeting at Epworth M. E. Church, at which the new officers took charge, President Wm. H. Wessells in the chair. The constitution was amended, abolishing dues of ten cents per quarter per member. One proposition for membership was received—Mr. James Taylor. Under the new administration business meetings WHl be held the first Weduesiay evening of each month and social mectings on the third Monday evening of the months of March, June, September and December. ‘The engagement of Miss Mary Cahill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Cahill, and "Mr. Will- iam Trail of Cioppers is announced, the wedding to take place this month. Tuesday evening the annual meeting of the Wa. verly Club occurred at the town hall. The elec- officers resnlted: President, Hai W. Gledhill; vice president, Rev. L. L. Loyd; secre.ay, & Dosey Trundié; treasurer, John A. Belt; iibrarian, Vietor P. Hinkley: trustees, Henry evs Lanka Lloyd 8. 1 Bs Bterieks’ ‘The’ propane change ip policy’ of the club, to throw open its doors and adm{t the public to’ be entertained, rvailing. Mectings wit ‘be Rel during ings Pear on toe second and fourth i $ after a pro- | by fire a few | | and Upton D: Was chosen president; Jobn D. Diamond, vice president: Robert BL Moore, casb- fer. and James E. Trundle, teller The annual meeting of the Perpetual Butldiag and Loan Asseciation of this The Lee M. Lips erick, secre ay: « 7 i ; » latter ation tence is Ae of January for of the Monte to Bookevdls, and the stockl: IM at the anunal mee sideration, Mr. 0A president. Mr. TT. F: dent and Mr. Win. 1. T $ rT. These centiemen Wilson it Tsehitty, Win, D. ames 1B. Adams BERWYN, MD. The young men of this 4 at Inst on nized a be km the Rerwyn Minstrels. ose to give entertainments at the se wae in this immediate ay ming spring and summer | ficers at a recent meeting follows: President, Staten Wallace; — vice ident, Lee Middleton; «i ¥ and treasurer, Herbert Smith; business Waldemar Werber; stage manager. Meza 1 men of th: 4. property clerk, Ernest So F. 1. this week for a trip through accompanied by bis wife. ore and Oblo Railroad Company bas a gone a cress road. A flower xt te thy The Choral bad a recently, well attended, sano caskets RIVERDALE which was ve The Young [ Society of Riverdale met at Mr. F. UL W 8 Friday nt, Tth tnstant The opening services were « ed by Mr. FAL Preston, Games were pl and refreshments served, The Ladies’ Aid Society met last Tuesday at the house of Dr. J. Fllis. 0: for the year elected as follows: Mrs. J.C. Ellis, presi Mrs. F. A. Preston, vice dent; Mise monds, secretary; Mrs. 0. WH. Smith, tres The first social of this soclety was held evening. January 12, at the house of Among those present wore wwning, Barchteld, Worley aud wler, Mrs. Preston and Dr hed In River- dale Sunday evening. Mrs. Jas. Stewart is very ill Little Marie Sizer ts ill of pnenmionia A progressive cuchre club ix te he ¢ tn Riverdale. Tt pr to furnish the variety hecossary as the spice of suberban life Wallace Owens, the lad who masa 4 in our midst some months ego as is with us again, —_— + HYATTSVE The Matinee Evchre Club met Inst Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. W. 1. Simith, Mrs. Van Doren and Mrs. Moran won the first and second favors. Those present were Mra. W. I. Smith Mrs. H. Campbell, Mr. Charles HL Welsh, Mrs. John E. Latimer, Mrs. Theodore Van Doren, Mrs. Kreager, Mrs. ph Nesbit, Mrs, Paul Irwin and Mra. P. EB. Whi Miss May Kreager of Baltimore is visiting Mrs. Van Doren. Mrs. Halliday of the Eastern Shore has been visiting her danghter, Mrs, L. HL Campbell ng ladies of this place will give x tll Hall in the early part of Pebraary tsville Buchre Club will at the reskience of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H sh mc Jay tea will he given . dosepli Nesbit thix (Suturd 5 to 8 fer the benefit of th Will be assisted Ven Tx fr Memortal Mixeea Louis olute mentioned Indies, A mnsical en} ent will asy, January 20, at S o'clock, Hall, under the direction of Prof 1 of the Peabody Institute of Baltim proceeds to be applied to the pirno now in use in the hall The annual meeting of the stock Agricultural ay at 12 9 Mr. Thos. 1 tage in this place. will — LAUREL. Miss Florence Ellis of New York was a recent Mr. the M Mr. Marbury was in Laurel this we D. M. Fisber atte lasons at Elkridge M Harrison of Charlestow x the guest of his sister, Mrs. A. Norris. Mr. Lee Meyers bas retarned to his home in B timore after # pleasant visit to friends Mr. A. Roy Roseberry of Baltimore has been visiting bis parents In this place. Mrs. Hugh Fisher of Frederick, Md a few days wi rson, Mr. D. M. Fish Mrs. W. L. Coan, who has been quite the past week, Is eonvalesvent The churches of Laurel have each appointed a committee of two to look after the suffering poor of the communit ick for The Misses Coiling enary M. E. Church a eday Nimong those present were Mr. and Mrs. Willian Stewart, Miss Agnes Stewart. Mra. James Mo- Laren. "Mise Ruth McLaren, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs, J. Owings Disney, Mrs. An- Hearn and Mrs. Bertha Bond. arty was given bs Mr. Charles «to his. frie of and the guests Were ushered room, where all parte party broke ap at a v4 of refreshine y late hour afi ening. Among those present. were Warner, Vera Phair, Lottie Wheeler, Mollie Travers, Susie Mary Burton, Messrs. Clarence MeCuli Wickert, Elsworth Beall, Harry a MeAbee, Howard Brashesrs, rewart Bevans. Harry Mhelps Gilbert Shaffer, Fred Flester, Edgar Vogts aud Willie Plester The home ‘of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Baldwin on Washington avenue was the scens of a delichtfal surprise party Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Lillie Baldwin. Games and other amuse- ments, followed by an elaborate supper. constl- tuted ‘the program of the evening. Among the merrymakers were Misses Effie King, “Mac Ship- ley, Eva and Ada Hop! je Galvin, Louise and Salome Baldwin, Hattie 5 win and Clara Merson and Messrs. Allie McAbee, Fred Pfetz, Harry Shipley and Register Robey. —_—— Agent Dunham Heard From. Colonel Carroll D. Wright, commissioner of labor, has received a letter from Special Agent S. C. Dunham, who went some montlis ago on an official mission to the Klondike region. The letter was written at Dawson just before Mr. Dunham left for Circle City, and contains nothing new. Mention was made of the trip from Lake Bennett to Dawson, the writer say- ing he had experienced little trouble in reaching there by the river route. He de- clared that he expected to mail early in January a full report that would reach Washington in time for publication be- fore the spring tide of travel to the gold in. In, this report Mr. Dun-