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10 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“Gayest Manhattan.” Bijou Theater.—High Class Specialties. Columbia Theater.—Rhea in “The Em- press of France.” Grand Opera House. “The Man-o'-War's-Mai Berman's Lyceum Theater.—Miaco’s City ub. ‘hos. E. Shea in Lafayette Square Opera House.—“A Stranger in New York.” National Theater.—“Never Again.” Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter, Hypnotist. —_—_—_ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 1314 street and Penhsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Se PABST IS “QUALITY” BEER. It's not a question of how cheap, but how good, in brewing Pabst celebrated Milwau- Kee ‘beer. [t is recognized throughout America as the standard of malt beverages. PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. —_—_+—__— Subscribe for Pillow Inhaler stock. SEND US THE OLD MATTRESSES. ‘We'll remake them so they'll be good as new. Old furniture upholstered and re- covered. See the huge electric sign on our factory. Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K. paste Have you seen proposition of Pillow In- haler Co.? ee Van Derver has returned to the city, after-an absence of three weeks, and con- tinues her extraordinary readings in Sclen- tific Palmistry at 1111 G st. n.w., where her parlors are hourly thronged with those eager to secure a reading. —_-—_. See 8 per cent investment of Pillow In- haler Co. ——_+___ c. D. KENNY, Tea dealer and coffee roaster, has opened another of his model tea stores, 2ist and Penna. ave. n.w. A new thing—Pillow Inhaler investment. CITY AND DISTRICT. CENTRAL COMMITTEE FORMED. Preliminary Action Taken by Local Citizens’ Association. The delegates recently appointed from several of the citizens’ associations for the purpose of organizing a central committee met last evening at the office of Mr. M. A. Ballinger, 610 14th street. Mr. Ballinger presided and Mr. E. T. Bates acted as sec- retary. Several hours were spent in con- sidering the draft of a constitution, and, as finally adopted, it provides that each citi- zens’ association in the city shall be en- titled to three delegates to the central com- mittee; that no absoctation sending dele- gates shall be bound by the action of the central committee unless such association shall formally ratify the action of the com- mittee; that delegates to the central com- mittee shall not be so bound unless the acts of the central committee shall have been approved by the association by which they are sent to the central committee; that the central committee will not act on any subject affecting territory represented by any citizens’ association unless the ac- tion proposed is in harmony with the pre- vious action of the association concerned, and, finally, that the officers of the com- mittee’ shall be a chairman, a vice chair- man, a secretary-treasurer and an execu- tive committee. The next meeting will be held Wednes- day, February 16, at the Ebbitt House, when, it is expected, a permanent organiza- tion will be effected. —S——_—— F. F. V. Playing Cards. Handsome cards for fifteen cents per pack, or three packs for forty cents. Ap- ply to or address George M. Bond, D. P. A., C. and O. Ry., 1421 Pa. ave.—Advt. — The Great Trip of the Season. One of the greatest drawing cards for winter travel in other lands is a cruise to the Orient. Each year the cost of these trips has decreased, until now even persons of most moderate circumstances can in- aulge their tastes in this direction. Frank C. Clark, 111 Broadway, New York, has arranged for a special ‘excursion to the Orient, which will leave New York Febru- ary 5. The cost, including everything, is $550. Many points of interest will be in- cluded in_the itinerary, with seventeen days in Egypt and Palestine. Frank C. Clark, 111 Broadway, N. ¥., or E. B. Hay, 1425 New York ave., Washington, D. C. ¢ es Important Sale. Read the advertisement in auction col- vmns Walter B. Williams & Co., auction- eers, sale of an unparalleled consignment of Armenian, Indian and Turkish carpets to be sold to the highest bidder, now on ex- hibition at 1216 F st.—Advt. —_—<—_.—_—_ Marriage From the New Woman's Standpoint. The well-known writer and lecturer, Madam Clara Neymann, will give an ad- dress on “The Problems of Marriage from the Standpoint of the New Woman” to- night at 8 o'clock in tea room of Willard’s Hotel. Miss Cuthburt Cooper, the sculptor and musician, will further delight the au- dience with songs and recitations. Tickets will be for sale at door of lecture hall. The entertainment is under the auspices of the District of Columbia Woman Suffrage Association. ——————— 1309 224 st., a three-story and cellar brick dwelling, will sold at auction by trustees tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o’clock.—Advt. Se Pure Food and Drug Congress. The committee in charge of the pure food and drug congress have opened head- quarters at parlor 11, National Hotel, and are engaged in sending out copies of the call to the various organizations interest- ed in the matter. The governor of every state and territory has been requested to appoint ten delegates, and all of the or- ganizations, some fifty in number, that have promised to be represented have been noti and all of the other industries in- terested are being written to as rapidly as possible. Every one interested is request- ed to communicate with Secretary A. J. Wedderburn at the National and furnish the names and addresses of the officers of the organizations entitled to representa- tion. gens Gude’s Flower Special Tomorrow Only Dainty hilies of the valley, 50c. doz. 1224 F. —Advertisement. —>—____. Good Templars Choose Officers. At the regular meeting of Good Will Lodge, No. 7, I. O. G. T., held in Potomac Hall, llth and Maryiand avenue south- west, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: A. W. Campbell, chief templar; Bettie Frame, vice templar; Geo. E. Sullivan, recording secretary; An- nie R. Norris, assistant secretary; Richard H. Campbell, financial secretary; John C. ao treasurer; Frank H. Norris, mar- shal. a Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real €state. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ee Files a Bill in Equity. A bill In equity, asking the court to es- tablish and construe the will of the late William Johnson, has been filed by George W. Field, as executor of the estate of the deceased, against Josephine R., George W., Theodore E., William H. and Morris John- son and Edith B. Stewart and George W. Johnson as defendants. The solicitors for the complainant are Millan & Smith and Edmund Compton. —_—— In storing or selling your furniture go to Sloan's, 1407 G st.—Advt. Sd ses oe rise D Lecture by Mr. Harries. Mr. George H. Harries will address the Men's Guild of St. Luke's Church this evening in the parish hall, corner 16th and Madison streets at 8 o'clock. Bis subject will be “The Work of the Negro Press.” | AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN ——— Police Receive Complaints of Petty Larceny From All Sections. Capital Traction Affairs—Students’ Mardi Gras Ball—Canal in Good Shape — Brevities. ‘Witain the past few weeks the police of this precinct have received a number of complaints of petty larceny from all sec- tions of the city. ‘People have lost milk, left at the doors of residences, while im other places houses were entered and small articles stolen. Another matter complained of was the large number of able-bodied per- sons who visited houses and solicited alms, some in an insolent way. A crusade has been made against this class of people, and the police have been ordered to arrest all of them found on the street. .If no other ac- cusation can be brought the prisoners are charged with vagrancy, and tried in the Police Court. Within the past week about ten or twelve arrests were made on this one charge, and yesterday Policemen Hou- sel and Harrison made four more. Capital Traction Power Ho Me Despite the fact that the work is being pushed on the new power house of the Capital Traction Company, which is locat- ed south of the canal, fronting Grace street, the impression seems to prevail that the road will have its tracks ready before the power can be installed. The old build- ing has been remodeled, and a chimney is now being reared above the roof of the rlace, to be built high enough to furnish a sufficient draught for the fires. Preparing for Mardi Gras. The students of Georgetown University are making preparations for the annual Mardi Gras ball, which, as usual, will be a stag affair. The Yard Association has se- lected Charles DeB. Claiborne, class of '99; Francis J. Byrne, cli of "90; James Mc- Aleer, class of '98, and S. A. Douglass, class of 1901, as a committee to stir up interest among the students for the event. The ball promises to be more elaborate this year than ever, especially in the matter of cos- tumes. The affair will be followed with a grand supper, the festivities to cease Promptly at midnight, when Lent will be inaugurated. Canal in No Danger. Though winter is by no means over, the Chesapeake and Ohio canal officials do not now fear much harm from the flood the coming spring, to which source here- tofore more or less damage to the water- way and interruption to-traffic have been due. Neither flood nor ice has so far done eny damage. The rain has been responsi- ble for a rise in the Potomac in the upper regions, but this dces not affect the canal. Baptist Church Revival. Rev. J. J. Muir of the E Street Baptist Church preached at the Gay Street Bap- tist Church revival service ‘last evening, his text being taken from Matthew, 27:22, “What shall I do, then, with Jesus, which is called Christ.” Dr. Alexander of the West Strect Presbyterian Church led in prayer, and Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson of the Anacostia Baptist Church also asked the Divine blessing. There was one con- version and many requests for prayer. Rev. Theron Outwater will preach tonight, and Rev. J. J. Muir again tomorrow night. 2 Brief Mention. Rev. Father Wallace, 8. J., delivered the sermon last evening at the mission services at Trinity Church, the attendance being large. Rev. Father Himmel delivered the introductory remarks. The funeral of Mrs. Scheele was held this morning at 9 o'clock, with a solemn mass of requiem, at Trinity Church. —— For the Home for Incurables. An enjoyable and highly successful en- tertainment was given at the Hotel Lin- coln last night for the benefit of the Home for Incurables. A large number of people were present, and it is expected that the affair will net quite a snug sum for this institution. The committee in charge of the entertain- ment consisted of Mrs. Turner, Miss Owen, Mr. W. P. Smith, Mr. P. J. Nee, Mrs. Joseph H. Bradley, Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Sil- verman, Mrs. Gage and Mr. Parker. The program was made up of recitations, songs and instrumental selections, and in- eluded numbers by the following: Miss Jessie Tabler, contralto; Miss Elsie Ulke, lant! Mrs. W. G. Wilmarth, soprano; ir. Finlay 8S. Hayes, Ralph and Roy Wil- cox, Miss Inez Fullerton and Lavania ‘Thomas, Miss Amy Law, Mr. H. Hopkins, Mr. Charles F. Goodchild, Mr. Percy Fos- ter, Miss Cecil Batman, Mrs. Marella Da- vis and Ed Mallet, ji Clinton Balinger, Edwin Balinger, Mrs. Davis Mr. Albert Bussy, Mrs. H. D. Brown, Miss Maguire, Mrs. Bryan and Misses Yundt and Holmes of the Madrids. The dining room was made into a thea- ter for the occasion and was prettily deco- rated. The parlors of the hotel were used after the conclusion of the entertainment for a dance, in which the younger ones present participated. geen Quiet of Glick’s Alley Disturbed. Glick’s alley, in which there was trouble almost every day for months, has experi- enced a very quiet time for several weeks. The residents, however, were afraid it was a case of calm before a storm, and this proved to be true. It is true that an occasional crap game had been interrupted by the police, but such an affair is hardly looked upon in the alley as a violation of law. Yesterday afternoon the storm came. Screams were heard in volume suf- ficient to curdle the blood, and when the residents of the alley rushed out to see what was going on they met Jennie Bal- ley, who was suffering from a bad wound on her head. She declared that Isaiah Johnson had inflicted the wound, and the police went in search of him. Jennie was sent to Freedmen’s Hospital for treat- ment. —_——__ Harmony Lodge Entertainment. The entertainment given by Harmony Lodge, No. 9, I. O. O. F., at their hall, 8th street southeast, last evening for the bene- fit of the lodge fund was a success in every particular. The committee in charge se- cured the services of the Burnt Cork Club, consisting of Messrs. J. W., H. L. and Har- ry Shackelford, Gaisberg, Yeabower, Mc- Cormick, Hills, Wise, Gessford, Bond, Col- Her, Milt and Ive Clark, Graham and Clem- ents. The club rendered “Parson Green's Return” and ‘Miss Lucy’s Lawn Party, interspersed with songs by a quartet, phe- nomenal whistling and imitations, ground and lofty tumbling and grotesque eccen- trics. The audience room of the hall was crowded and the committee was well pleased at the financial outcome. es Millions, Perhaps. But anyhow many prominent people think there is a great deal of money in the very successful invention called the “Pillow Inhaler,” and are organizing a stock company of $250,000 to give the pub- lic the full benefit of what has proved the greatest health restorer of recent years. As a result of medical science, the “Pil- low Inhaler” is charged with all the heal- ing properties of pine woods or of any cli- mate that naturally cures catarrh, asthma, bronchitis and the various throat and lung diseases which so frequently end in con- sumption. Thus travel for health is ren- dered unnecessary. Health itself travels to any invalid’s bed room and cures him while he sleeps on the “Pillow Inhaler.” Some of the most solid business men of Washington have taken hold of this en- terprise, which has been thoroughly testea and has paid handsomely. But to render it popular and rapid in its benefits, as wel: as rewards, the stock of new company ut _at only $5. share, par value, and enough preferred stock paying 8 per cent dividends will at once be sold to pay for calling public attention everywhere to eo general boepege ia ie Management of the company invite inquiry and investment. Call on or write St, Corcora: Building, Wi ce n ‘ashington, D. C.— Advertisement. AMUSEMENTS. THE LAFAYETTE._Mr. John Drew will be eat the Lafayette Square Opera House all next week, pi ting the brilliant com- edy of manners, “A Marriage of Conven- ignce.” Matinees are announced for Wed- reeday and Saturday, and the sale of seats begins tomorrow merning. It is needless to say that fashionable playgoers will have their innings during this engagement, for John Drew is a very fashionable pet, in- sed, though, unlike most fashionable pets, he is admired by all judicious playgoers. All will be elegance in front of the foot- lights, and the same thing will obtain back of them, for the play has an exquisite Lovis Quinze background, with painted panels and the ornate gilding and expen- sive furniture belonging to the period— about the middle of the eighteenth cen- tury. It is said to be the most -beautiful stage sztting, though having only a single scene for the four acts, in which Charles Frohman ever framed the work of his pop- ular and polished star. The costumes are declared to be accurate and beautiful, and no detail has b2en overlooked, from the cut of the brocade coats to the fashion of the snuffbox, or the design of the silver embroidery on the back of a glove. ‘A Mar- riage of Canvenience” was made into Eng- lish by Sydney Grundy from “Un Marriage Sous Louis XV” of the elder Dumas. Its story concerns a marriage between a clever man of the world and a young noblewo- man, his cousin, newly from her convent school. It is a marriage of convenienc2, arranged by the old folk so as to unite two famous names and two great fortunes, and the young couple have never seen each other until the day of their wedding. Of course, they are not in love with each other. The girl-wife has, however, formed a romantic attachment to the brother—a butterfly yourg cavalier—of a favorite schoolmat, while the husband fs in the meshes of an “affair” with a lady well known to fashicnable Paris. The marriage begins with an agreement, which both think to find charmingly convenient, that each 1s to remain independent of the other, following individual pleasures within con- ventional limits. The business of this dainty play is to show how the husband and wife repent the heartl2ss. bargain, and indulge fa a pretty game of wooing, which finds sweet and safe ending. OTIS SKINNER.—Of. the actors now playing romantic parts, there is no one at the present time who is actively before the public who has a better standing in the estimation of the best critics in the coun- try than Otis Skinner, who comes to the New National Theater next week. Skinner brings to the character he is presenting all of the fire of youth, and gives to it manly beauty, and he does more—he gives to the impersonation all of the knowledge and technique which comes only to the actor after years of study and association with the greatest artists. The play which Mr. Skir-ner will present is a new one, in ro- mantic comedy. It is called “Prince Ru- dolph,” and it has been one, of the few dramatic successes of the year. ‘‘Prince Rudolph” is an adaptation, by Mr. Skin- ner himself, of ‘Prince Otto,” one of the most charming of the earlier stories from the pen of the talented author, Robert Louis Stevenson. In making the dramati- zation of the novel, Mr. Skinner has, per- ferce, made some charges, but they have only tended to strengthen the play. Those who are familiar with the story will recog- nize all the people who appear from cur- tain to curtain. The play is said to be very handsomely put upon the stage, and the company which Mr. Skinner has in his sup- port is reported to be a large and exceed- ingly well-balanced organization. It is headed by Maud Durbin and Frederick Mosley. “SHANNON OF THE SIXTH."’—To those who witnessed the production of “Shannon of the Sixth” in this city last season no word of introduction or praise need be said. Sutlictent,it is that it did appear here, and was aliké praised by the press and public. The theater was crowded at every per- formance, which is the unqualified indorse- ment of the people, certainly, from the box office standpoint. ' Without doubt ‘Shan- non” is more or less a scenic production, and a large share of the interest is cen- tered on the finale of the third act, the great cannon sensation, which, by the way, is undoubtedly one of the most realistic results ever produced on the stage. A beau- tiful, helpless girl is tled to the mouth of an overcharged cannon, the fuse is lighted, and she is about to be blown into atoms, when the gallant sweetheart of th2 perse- cuted heroine arrives in time to prevent the impending catastrophe, and the curtain feils on a scene of happiness, instead of the expected horror. “Shannon of the Sixth,” with Mr. W. H. Power as Lieut. Lawrence Shannon, the great cannon scene, the magnificent costumes and sc2n- ery and the company of tnustal merit, will be encamped at the Academy next week. “A PARIS MODEL.”—Manager Rudolph Aronson promises a meritorious and very funny performance in the complete pro- duction of Jane Mauldin-Feigel’s success- ful three-act comedy, ‘A Paris Model,” to be presented at the Columbia next week. It is said the story is unique—its handling is natural. There {s nothing dragged in for effect; there are no unnecessary char- acters among the eighteen in the cast. The company has been carefully selected, and is made up of actors who are indi- vidually known to the theater goers of the country. “A Paris Model’ wiil make you laugh and your nerves tingle with pleasure. It will help you forget the cares of every- day life; give you an evening of pleasure and give you zest for the morrow. In the company are Leo Ditrichstein, William Bonnelli, Felix Haney, Lorimer Johnston, Edward Morrison, Howard Messemer, Jo- seph F. Watson, Joseph Harrington, Wil- liam Avery, Mile. Pilar-Morin, the’ cele- brated French artist; Maud Haslam, Caro- line Cook, Mollie Revelle and Nina Freeth. The sale of seats is now in progress. “THE GAY MASQUERADERS."—The attraction at the Lyceum next week will be “The Gay Masqueraders,” a burlesque or- ganization which is said to be decidedly above the average. The company 1s com- posed of people of merit, and the entertain- ment presented is novel and bright through- out. The curtain rises on an elaborate burletta, entitled “The Sporty Widows.” This serves to introduce the entire com- pany in a grand medley of popular numbers. ‘The olio which follows is composed of ‘The Great Sparrow,” the comique eccentriques; Prof. Brown and Miss Lydia Carmelle, in- troducing their original Comeophones; Lo- renze and Allen, comedians; Baker and Lynn, the comedy sketch artists; the elec- tric Clark sisters, singers of catchy songs and grotesque dancers; Mason and Healy, the funniest pair on earth, and Mr. Al. Weston, the favorite descriptive singer. The performance closes with an original burlesque, entitled “A Jay at Coney Is- land.” This part of the program is em- bellished with extravagant scenic and elec- trical effects, while a score of pretty girls in natty costumes increases the interest. “HYDE’S COMEDIANS.”—The managers of the Grand Opera House have completed arrangements with Hyde's Comedians for the week of January 31, and rely upon the mere announcement of the fact to insure the patrons that this being their nineteenth annual tour of the United States they can wafely be relied upon as being the most irae len ciees veveene congress of artists on the road. ie aggregation is headed by the famous barvipne, Miss Helene Mora, who will positively appear at each performance. Mcintyre and Heath, the kings of fun makers; Williams and Walker, who made a great hit when they last appeared here; Charles R. Sweet, the great piano artist; the great Layfayette; the DeKoch Troupe, who have just finished 1 prolonged engagement in Australia; Can- field and Carlton, who need nothing but a mere mention, and the famous Randelles, will assist in making up one of the strong- est bills ever before presented to a Wash- ington audience, THE BIJOU.—At the Bijou next week Josephine Sable, the well-known chan- teuse, who has made quite a name for herself in New York, will appear at the head of an unusually strong list of at- tractions. Miss Sable has created 2 new line of vocalism, and introduces a number of pleasing songs. Then there is James F, Hoey,“*Young Mule,brother to Old Hoss,” He comes direct from Tony Pastor's, where he has been making a great hit. Mile. Troja, who poses as the queen regent of Con- sumption. pockes the cough gaged. Their act is considered one of the most daring ofzits kind, and they will. uo doubt, producem sesation. There are other acts, and thm Bypu Stock Company will also contributeto ¢he entertainment. “AFTERNOON GF PSANO AND SONG.” —An event of intersst temusic-lovers is the recital at the Washington Club tomorrow afternoon at 4:15 by Mr. 8. M. Fi bian and Mr. ward Harding, as: sisted by Mr. Charits HE Raybold. Mr. Fa- bian is quite well Imowm here as a pianist of ability. A pupil af the famous Moszkow- ski, it was that master who secured for with such marked success that many offers poured int Fabian remained, however, in Berf qs playing with the Phil- harmonic Orchestra ‘The following season he was engaged to tour with Mme. Joachim, the greats‘‘Leidersaenger.” After this tour he studied umder Von Bulow and Dr. Franck. Shortly after this the Abbe Liszt invited Fabian ;to Weimar. After several months’ work with the maestro Petersburg was visited professionally, with most flattering praise from the critics. After these successes abroad Fabian r2- turned to the land of his birth and located in Baltimore. Mr. Harding is a prominent singer of Baltimore, and has won much praise for his artistic work. Mr. Raybold, the accompanist, is said to be capable, so that, all in all, th2 interpretation of the program announced will provide enjoyment for those who may attend. Cards of admission are selling at Droop’s, or may be had at the Washington Club the afternoon of the recital. SS ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS. Joint Installation of Post and Ausxili- ary—The Junior Mechanics. John A. Logan Post, No. 13, G. A. R., of Aracostia and its auxiliary organization, the Woman's Relief Corps, No. 7, held a joint installation of officers last evening in Masonic Hall, Anacostia. There were pres- ent many visiting comrades from Wash- ington posts. Past Commander Howard of Post No. & was installing officer for Logan Post, whil2 Mrs. W. H. Peck acted in a like capacity for the Woman's Relief Corps. The Anaccstia Banjo and Mandolin Club was present and rendered selections. Mrs. Fentress, Miss Simpson and others sang several solos. Refreshmants were served by the ladies when the ceremonies were over. The officers installed last night ar> as follows: Jonn A. Logan Post, No. 13—George E. Snow, commander; J. T. Harshman, senior vice commander; H. W. Eno, junior vice commander; T. J. Putnam, quartermaster; Edwin Grant, surgeon; Alpheus Davison, chaplain; W: H. Peck, adjutant; Frank Taylor, officer of the day; James H. Dony, guard; C. F. Walson, s2rgeant «major; Adolph Gertman, quartermaster sergeant. Woman’s Relief Corps—Mrs. Mary M. North, president; Mrs. A. B. Frisbie, se- uior vice president; Mrs. Jane McLean, ju- nlor vice prasident; Mrs. C. B. Smith, treasurer; Mrs. Maggie Tew, secretary; Mrs. Carrie King, conductress; Mrs. W. H. Peck, assistant conductress; Mrs. J. C. Leonard, guard; @{rs. Simmons, assistant guard. . Anacostia Council, No. 16, Junicr Order of United American Mechanics, received a fraternal visit Tuesday evening from the grand officers of the State Council. After an examination of the books of the local council the visiting officers reported every- thing to be in a satisfactory condition. Under the good of the order program speches were made by State Councillors Boyden, Badie, Neikirk and Briggs and by Rev. J. B. North and C. O. Bohrer of Ana- costia Council. Messrs. E. V. Vincent and N. W. Greer of the:Anacostia organization were presented with handsome gold badges for the bestwork in increasing the membership of the council. During the evening the visitors were entertained with graphophone selectfons,.and at the conclu- sion a banquet was served in the dining hall of Masonic Hall. —>-—__. SHE WAS TIRED. Did Not Enjoy Centimuous Stay at the Work House. In the first cese called in Judge Kim- ball’s court this morning four defend- ants, colored men and women, appeared, and the charge against them was vagran- cy. Their names were Bettie Taylor, Mamie Harris, Geerge Robinson and John Randolph, and they bad been arrested in Essex alley. “These women are occupying a house in the alley,” said Policeman Harrison, ‘from which the tenant moved about a month ago.” eee What do they do?” asked the court. ‘They are continually ‘rushing the growl- er,’ the officer answered. “The women don’t do any work, and the men hang about the house at night.” ‘Do they work: ‘Randolph is a professional crap shoot- er,” he answered, “but I don’t know much about Robinson.” “Judge, your honor, I ain't made an oath ince you sent me down for three months,” sald Bettie. “I was converted while I was in the work house and I’ve behaved myself ever since. If I work the police vag me and if I loaf they vag me, and I don't know what to do. I'm tired of liv- ing in the work house, and I hope you will do me justice this time.” “How much time have you spent in the work house?” “I was in there rearly all last year.” Randolph admitted that he called to see the women several times a week and said he was there last night waiting for one of the women to wash his shirt. The women were sent down for two mouths and the men were given ten days each. ol Dr. Nansen is Here. Dr. Nansen, the emirent explorer, ar- rived here today at 3:30 o'clock, in time for kis lecture in the Grand Opera House at 4:15 o'clock. The advance sale of seats in- dicates a crowded house. This lecture will be on the “Voyage of the Fram to the Far- thest North,” with an account of the mar- velous sledge journey toward the pole and the hibernation, with Lieut. Johansen, in Franz_ Joseph Land. Dr. Alexander Gra- ham Bell, the distingu'shed scientist and president of the National Geographic So- ciety, will preside. The lecture this even- ing in Convertion Hall, at 8:15 o'clock, will be the new one on the “First Crossing of Greenland,” with an account of Eskimo life. Prof. W. B. Powell, superintendent of public schools, will pres‘de, ard fifty mem- bers of the High School foot ball teams will act as ushers. A guard of honor to es- cort the great explorer to the stage will be formed of a party of seamen gunners from the navy yard. - These two lectures will practically ter- minate his American tour, as he will sail for Norway Saturday, and will be this city’s farewell ovation to the heroic ex- Dlorer, the intrepid scientist and the big- rearted man, Fridtjof Narsen. LEPESOEOSSOO FOO SOG OOSOOCED Hood’s Sarsaparilla Absolutelyzcures scrofula, Salt rheum, .« Dyspepsia, rheumatism, Catdrrh and all diseases Originating in or promoted By impureblood. It is The great nerve tonic, Stomach:regulator and Strength builder. Dyspepsia, threatened Cancer of the all dis- coe ‘an impaired ve svete GRO as represented money will be refunded. . Sold all Write for by. sreeee 4 question. | Columbia. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1898—14 PAGES. WILL SERVE ANOTHER YEAR. Immediate Resignation of Judge Mc- Comas Not Contemplated. It is understood that Judge Louis E. Mc- Comas, senator-elect from Maryland, will continue to occupy his seat on the bench of the District Supreme Court until about March 1, 1899, just a few days prior to the date he will begin his duties as senator. That is at least his present intention. An impression which gained ground that he means to resign the judgeship at the be- ginning of the fall term of the court next October is therefore incorrect. Judge McComas presided as usual today in Circuit Court No. 1, while his private secretary, Mr. N. Carroll Downs, had his hands full opening the letters of con- gratulations which continue to arrive in large number. The communications ex- pressing well wishes seem to increase with the passage of time, and are sent by all manner of persons from all sections of the ccuntry. Of course, speculation as to the siccessor to Judge McComas as a member of the District Supreme Court is at. this time naturally very vague. Judge McComas, who is professor of the law of contracts and evidence in the Law School of Georgetown University, was last evening tendered an enthusiastic reception by the students of the school. J. Morrill Chamberlain spoke for the post-graduate cless, Edward D. Smith for the senior class and W. F. D. Herron for the junior class. The remarks were congratulatory to the judge upon his election to the United States Senate. As he arose to reply, Judge McComas was presented with a boquet of American beauty roses, tied with ribbon of blue and gtay, the university colors. Judge Mc- Comas, among other things, stated that he expects to remain on the bench of the Dis- trict Supreme Court for another year. The speaker then addressed the students on the duties of American citizens and the dis- tinctions of party. The committee appointed by the legisla- ture of Maryland to notify Judge McComas of his election as senator will call upon him some time today and perform that pleasant duty. SS ‘Rapid Transit for Mt. Pleasant. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Tuesday evening’s Star contained a com- munication giving a more than comprehen- sive review of the proposed railroad exten- sions in Mount Pleasant, written in the in- terest and for the benefit of what he is pleased to term “the splendid Metropolitan system,” and admirably phrased to serve the purpose of that road in its present dog- in-the-manger policy. The whole truth of this controversy is that the entire section between 14th street and Rock creek, north of Columbia road, is being strangled for want of rapid transit facilities, and, indeed, for want of transit facilities of any sort. A car line would make this land most de- sirable for residence purposes, and the resi- dents and owners of property in this area have striven most anxiously to secure an extension of one of the city systems through it. The burning down of the power house made it possible and desirable to the Capital Traction Company to extend its present line from the terminus at Park and \l4th streets through Mount Pleasant to lith street, with a single-track loop on Howard avenue and Park street, running through a thickly-settled territory and giv- ing hundreds of people rapid transit facill- ties now totally lacking. This prospect was hailed with delight by the citizens of Mount Pleasant with practical unanimity, a few residents of Park street only objecting, on the ground that the street was too narrow for carriage and railroad use as it now stands. This is undoubtedly true, and that fact is recognized in the recommendation of the Commissioners that both Park street and Howard avenue be widened. This ob- jection, however, brings up a most serious Are these streets (the only prac- ticable ones for rapid transit use) to be held sacred to those who drive in carriages or have the people who live along them and in their vicinity and who have to walk, in the absence of street cars, to receive also some degree of consideration? It is emi- nently proper, and indeed necessary, that Park street should be widened, but shail pedestrians be forced to walk a mile to get to a car because a_ self-styled “Mount Pleasant Home Owner” does not care to drive on a street on which a Capital Trac- tion electric car travels, even to collect his rent? You will note, however, that Metropolitan ears are not objectionable to him. They are not offensive to his fine esthetic sense. In conclusion, I wish to say that what the residents and property owners of this sec- tion want is a car line. We believe that the Capital Traction Company is ready and anxious to give us one. We believe that the Metropolitan Com- pany is simply trying to obstruct us in get- ting what is to us a prime necessity—rapid transit—and we hope that you will not en- courage any more intelligent correspond- ents to say that 14th and Park streets is the door of Mount Pleasant while some of us have to walk a mile to get there. INGLESIDE. 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This 1s the largest tract of native forest land on the Ohio between Pittsburg and Cin- Cinnati. The price paid was $30,000. Three years ago, it is said, Mr. Edmund Law Rogers, now deceased, refused an offer of $75,000 for the tract. This land was granted by King George III of England to George Washington in 1772, and has been in the line of descent ever since. It was willed by Washington to Mary Custis, and from her it descended to Lloyd N. Rogers, then by devise to Ed- mund Law Rogers. Finally, by descent, it came into possession of Caroline Smith, wife of Kirby F. Smith, by whom, to- gether with the widow of Edmund Law Rogers, the deeds conveying the property to Messrs. Miller and Brown were signed. The records of the property show that the tract was surveyed by George Wash- ington With Colonel Crawford, and the original report made by Washington 1s on file here, and a copy of it, with a mass of papers of historical interest, passed to the new owners. A file of the Baltimore American of 17 contains an advertisement over Washinj ton’s name, offering the land above re- ferred to for sale. Edmund Law .Rogers, who became the owner of the tract through the will of Mary Custis, was the owner of the tract which at first comprised Druid Hill Park, a fine estate of 400 acres, which was pur- chased by the city of Baltimore for $400,- 000 some years ago. es HER FATHER’S HOME. Mrs. Ludlow Purchases the McLean Mansion on Lafayette Square. Mrs. Mary McLean Ludlow, who was for- merly Mrs. Bugher, has purchased from her brother, Mr. John R. McLean, the residence on the west side of Lafayette Square which was formerly the home of her father, Mr. Washington McLean. The price paid was $60,000. The house is a large double one and in recent years was remodeled and en- larged and is now one of the most commo- dious private residences in that section of the city. Since selling her fine residence on I street between 17th and 18th streets Mrs. Ludlow has not had a home of her own in this city, and it is understood she now intends to make this house her residence. —— Mr. Dowell Makes Answer. In the divorce proceedings instituted re- cently by Lola Dowell against James B. Dowell, the iatter, through Attorney Camp- bell Carrington, has filed his answer. Mr. Dowell alleges desertion on the part of his wife. He also declares that kis wife ig not in delicate health, and in support of that contention recites that she is a frequent visitor to a local theater, and further, the husband alleges, the 26th of last November she took first prize in the character of Topsy at a masquerade ball givea by a local pleasure club. The luxury of | a breakfast is in its | Nice Hot Biscuit rolls and muffins. Royal Baking Powder makes them light, | sweet and delicious. Helping the Doctors TO EDUCATE THE PEOPLE HUNDREDS. 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