Evening Star Newspaper, January 28, 1898, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, ‘JANUARY 28, 1898-14 PAGES] - ‘ 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-Man. ernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Miaco's City ‘Thos. E. Shea in - yette Square Opera House.—“A Stranger in New York.” National Theater.—“‘Never Again. Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter, Hypnotist. National Rifles’ Armory.— Lecture by Elizabeth Bryant “George Washington and His Port EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. mer Wakefiekl for river landings 7 Trains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania Colonial Beach Page 9. FAT, JUICY CAPONS, 18c._LB. Spring Lamb and Mint Sauce, Diamond- back Terrapin, Fresh Strawberries, Ham- burg Grapes, Fresh Asparagus, String Beans and other le delicacies “fit for the gods." Jno. C. Walker's Boston Mar- ket, 1711-13 Pa. ave. Subscribe for Pillow Inhaler stock. c DK Y, Tea dealer and coffee roaster, has opened another of his model tea stores, 2lst and Penna. ave. n.w. ss Have you seen proposition of Pillow In- haler C ge SPRING LAMB. Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beel a specialty. — ——— Pillow Inhaler investment. See 8 per cent investment of Pillow In- haler Co. Sta A new thing— Se . cake. Johnston's. Page 9. CITY AND DISTRICT. MR. CLAPP DECLINES. Cannot Accept Suffrage Assoc: Mr. A. M. Clapp has written a letter to Mr. Thomas G. Hensey, chairman of the central committee of the Citizens’ Suf- frage Association of the District, declin- ing the position of vice president, to which he was unanimously elected. He declares that his great age—eighty-eight years— and the condition of his health stand in the way of his accepting the place. He says that for more than twenty years he has been a contender for suffrage for the peo- ple of the District. To deprive them of it, he says, is as great a wrong as that which inspired the forefath: to cast off the Offered by . yoke of Great Britain and erect this re- public. He add: ‘The Congress of the United States has assumed the right to disfranchise more than @ quarter of a million of citizens because they have become residents of the District of Columbi The: taxed to support the government, yet they are deprived of any voice in its rs. This great wrong I resent, and yet I have no hope of living to see this great wrong righted. Whatever I can do in a humble way to aid your suf- frage association it will afford me pleasure to do, but the candle of life with me is burning too near the socket to leave a hope that I may ever see the right of suf- frage restored to the people of this Dis- trict by the power that ruthlessly deprived them of Didn't Improve His Chances. “Judge, your honor, won't you give me just one chance?” asked Richard Cava- naugh of Judge Kimball this morning. “You have been given several chances,” the judge told him, “but you did not tm- prove them. ” who is a soldier from Hamp- ton, said he was away without having been granted a regular leave. “And he's bi drunk about every day he has been here,” said Policeman Tomp- kins. The officer explained that he had taken the old man to the hospital on one ocea- sion and on other occasions he was locked up. I think a s on the farm will do you good,” Cavanaugh was told, “and when you get out you will be in good con- dition to return to Hampton.” A sentence of thirty days was imposed. a aero ere ods Flow Bargains Float. Jas. F. Oyster sel famous 5-Ib. boxes of best creame Pa. ave., Center, Riggs and K st. mkt Advertisement. > — “Guilty,” was the ples 1 before Judge Kimball this disorderly conduct. Ed d and started to return to the cell room before a penalty had been imposed. “Hold on, thi shouted Bailiff Cole. “Don't be in a hurry u ordinary Judge Kim- the officer's nee the court serious about penalty of $5 that there wa the offense. and or fifteen days was imposed. > ‘The Season's Finest Tulips de's. ets. doz, 1224 F.—Advt. Se Unity Cleb Program. y Club (incerporated) convened in the parlors of Willard’s Hotel last Wed- nesday evening. Rev. Dr. A. S. Fiske of nton Memorial Church delivered an es- are at y on “Work and Play,” which was fa- ussed by Judge Moulton, presi- Dr. Collins and Judge Wright. e program was varied by an “impromp- poem by Miss Richmond, an original Night Meditation,” by Miss um poem, entitled * Mary C. Bennett; recitations, dramatically rendered by Mr. Hardy, and “Como,” pleas- ingly recited by Mrs. Fiske. Mrs. Wishart, Mrs. Townshend, Miss Motte and Mr. Pan- durt contributed vocal sol : —_———. For Payment of Church Debt. ‘The ladies of the Young People’s Society Mark's Pro-Catnedral will give a luncheon Wednesday and Thursday of next week at Masonic Temple. Lunch will be served between the hours of 12 and 2 ock p. m. each day. Every effort has been put forth py the ladies in charge to make the event a success, both from a social and financial point of view. The proceeds will be devoted to payment of the church debt. SS ‘Two Delightful Winter Resorts. Fortress Monroe and Virginia Beach are two of the most delightful winter resorts in this country. The climate along this part of the Atlantic seaboard is about that of New “Mexico, Arizona and Lower Cali- fornia, the cold never becoming oppressive or severe. Besides this balmy climate, the both these places ts attractiveness of greatly enhanced by their splendid location at the mouth of the Chesapeake. Both Fortress Monroe and Virginia Beach are within easy reaching distance of this city. One can_leave here any evening in the year at 7 o'clock on the steamers of the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com- pany and reach Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News and Ports- mouth early the following morning. The steamers of this line are the largest and fastest that have ever done service on the Potomac. They are eiegantly furnished, are lighted by electricity, heated by steam, have every requisite for comfort, and serv2 excellent meals. —_— >-— The Topics Discussed. At a meeting of the American Statistical Association last evening Mr. E. T. Peters spoke on “Some Effects of the Agricultural Depression in Great Britain,” and Mr. Henry Farquar on “A Study of the Prices of Wool in the United States.” Mr. Henry Gannett exhibited a statistical atlas of the eleventh census. z DELEGATES MAKE A REPORT Representatives of Lacal Bricklayers’ Union Render Account of Stewardship. Brief Statement of Proceedings Had at Convention of International Union, Held at Peoria. Messrs. M. P. Canty, William H. Maghan and John Staniey, delegates from the bricklayers’ union of this city to the re- cent convention of the Bricklayers and Masons’ International Union at Il, submitted their report at the meeting of the local union last evening. Among the most important matters considered At the convention, they said, was the pro- posed amendment to the national consti- tution to restrict the number of apprentices to one for each employer. The consensus of opinion in the convention in reference to this was “that such a law would mili- tate against the American youth and in favor of the foreign workman.” It was stated by Mr. Canty and the other dele- gates that the proposition came from a section of the country where there is a large percentage of foreign workmen. It was finally disposed of by the convention deciding that the question was local and one over which the international conven- tion had no jurisdiction. During the debate it was stated by a delegate from Chicago that in that city apprentices are only assigned to well-es- tablished bosses and are required to pay for the first year $240; second year, $300; third year, $350, and fourth year, $450. Be- sides this, the apprentice is npt allowed to work during January, February and March, those months being given to edu- cational purposes. The committee on subordinate unions re- ported that during the past year there had been 1,314 members initiated, 2,207 admit- ted by card, 938 suspende 48 rejected, 1,016 expelled, 11,630 employed, 10,766 un- employed; total membership, 26,218. There were no strikes, and $9,997 was added to the reserve fund. Amount paid for bene- ficlal purposes, $28,515.69; total amount in treasuries of subordinate unions, $83,376.29; total number of unions, 300. The Eight-Hour Day. The question of an eight-hour work day was brought to the attention of the con- vention by Delegate Maghan of this city, who offered a motion to strike out the word “nine” in the national constitution and insert “eight,” so that the standard work day shall be no more than eight hours. The committee to which the mat- ter was referred reported favorably, but the sentiment of the convention was that this was a matter that should be accom- plished by the respective organizations in the various states. Delegate Canty of Washington called at- tention to the fact that in all the places where the bricklayers have an eight-hour work day it was secured by the eight- hour unions and without the help of the international union. He further stated that something ought to be done to give the unemployed bricklayers a chance to procure work; that the eight-hour places are overcrowded with men who come from those cities where a nine-hour rule pre- vails. Secretary O'Dea stated that those inter- ested in this question of eight hours are 300,000 bricklayers and masons in the United States and Canada; that but 4° cities and 74 unions are working eight hours, and this has been accomplished without the cost of a cent to the interna- tional union, notwithstanding the fact that the membership of the international union is oniy in the proportion of one organized to nine unorganized. A resolution was adopted requesting the unions in the various states to form state conferences The convention placed itself on record as favoring Cuban independence. Afflintion Declined. The delegates rejected a request by the National Building Trades Council, which recently met at St. Louis, that the interna- tional union affiliate with that body. Vice President Lennon of the American Federation of Labor addressed the con- vention and requested them to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor, but the request was declined. ‘The convention also decided that no member of a bricklayers’ union should be permitted to unite with the National Guard, as it is Hable to interfere with their pledge of membership. Delegate Maghan laid before the conven- tion a copy of the resolutions passed sev- eral months ago by the Central Labor Union and indorsed at the national con- vention of the American Federation of Labor, held in December last at Nashville, favoring suffrage in the District of Co- lumbia. Mr. Maghan made an address, in which he thoroughly explained the status of affairs here, and after several others had made speeches on the subject. the reselutions were indorsed unanimously. It was also voted that every member of Congress be petitioned to support the ref- erendum bill now pending in Congress, which is aimed to secure an expression of opinion at an election to be held for the purpose. The convention further decided that working men ought to take independent political action in reference to public af- fairs. A motion prevailed “that the producers of wealth should protest against further privileges being granted to corporations, and that Congress annul or amend the laws which grant these privileges.” It was decided to petition Congress in this matter also. Government Should Provide. A resolution was adopted that the gov- ernment ought to provide for idle work- ing men by establishing public work. The body also placed itself on record as opposed to the anti-scalping bill now be- fore Congress, and also favored the estab- lishment of postal savings banks. The proposition to establish a home for aged members of the craft, which has been before the annual conventions for several years, was again taken up and re- ferred to a committee. The latter report- ed that the scheme was unwise and im- practicable at this time, and the report was adopted. It was decided to impose a per capita tax of 32 cents upon the membership of all the local organizations, which is a reduc- tion of 2 cents from the rate heretofore in force. od Lecture, Music and Speeches. Harmony Lodge, No. 21, Knights of Pythias, had 1 largely attended and very enthusiastic meeting last night. The rep- resentatives to the committee of forty-five reported that a Pythian hall will soon be erected on the site pwned by the order, near 9th street and Massachusetts avenue northwest. Under the good of the order the following program was rendered: Lec- ture on “Landlord and Tenant,” by Prof. Edward G. Nile, C. C.; cornet solo by 8. D. Frazier of Calanthe Lodge, No. 11; vocal” solo by George C. Noble of Harmony, No. 21; instrumental duet by J. W. Robinson on the organ and 8. D. Frazier on the cornet. Strrirg Pythian speeches were delivered by Prelate Herbert W. Lewis, George W. Blackston, V. C. of Union Lodge, No. Past Grand Chancellors George W. Heisley and James Kelly Mangum, Past Chancel- lor Samuel W. Edmunds of Mrytle Lodge, No. 25; Past Chancellor William M. Hodges of Columbia Lodge, No. 26; Grand Representative. Marcel G..Delarue and many others. During the evening refresh- ments were served by the lodge. At the next meeting, February 3, rank of page will be conferred. ee gee: Injured by a F: Martha Thompson, a colored servant, in the employ of Mr. Hibbons, on 4% street southwest, fell from the steps of her.em- ployer’s house yesterday afternoon and was severely injured. She was removed to her home, No. 317 G street southwest, In the patrol wagon. > — Citizens” Bank Elecilon. Stockholders of the Citizens’ National Bank have elected directors as follows: Jacob Tome, E. 8. Johnson, W. A. Rich- ards, Wm. T. Walker, Jos. F. Saum, Sam’! T. G. Morsell, N. H. Shea, William Hol- mead, Thos. Somerville, Allison Nailor, jr., Chas. F. Schneider, W. A. H. Church, Jere the M. Wilson, W. 8. Knox and Jos. H. Cran- | street between the north-and south ford. Peoria, . AMUSEMENTS. — RHEA IN “CAMILLE.”—A change of bill was made at the matinee at the Colum- bia yesterday afternoon, when Mile. Rhea appeared in “Camiile,” one of her greatest successes. Mlle. Rhea in ihe part was, of course, cil that could be desired, both in appearance and in stage work, while her voice, at all times sympathetic and rich, seemed to mold itself exactly to the re- quirements of the character. Her slight French accent also added to the attrac- tiveness of her portrayal of Dumas’ beau- tiful and unfortunate woman. The com-. pany that supported Mie. Rhea was not of the best material tha: ‘might have graced the play, but it was, as a whole, accepta- ble. Lauren Rees made a good-looking Ar- mand and at times did good work, while William Harris was very effective as the elder Duval. Frederick Vroom as Count Ge Varville was good, as was Mignon Ful- ton as Madame Prudence, even if a little too youthful in appearance and actions at times. The house was crowded, and Rhea received many evidences of popular appreciation of her work during the course of the play. “DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE.”—A crowded and enthustlastic house witnessed the performance of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” at the Grand Opera House last night, with Mr. Thomas Shea in the dual title role. Mr. Shea.made of the play a melodrama, bringing in all that fiendish- ness and horror that is in part only sug- gested in some other versions of the same ‘work. There are also added to it certain touches of humor that go to lighten the glcom of the play, which is one. of sharp, strong contrasts, clearly marked and bring- ing out the terrible Mr. Hyde in full view instead of keeping him in the background, to be a subject of speculation and doubt. Mr. Shea gave a spirited reading of the story, and did his work well in all the phases of the role. He was ably supported by Frank Bouman and Rose Adele as Poole and the maid, Mr. Southard as Dr. Lanygn, Mr. Carnes as Utterson, Miss Louise Brooks, who made a beautiful and attrac- tive heroine; Miss Elinor Johnson as the housemaid and the other members of the company in small parts. The stage effects and electrical accessories were especially well arranged, and the whole production Was one to warrant favorable criticism. MISS JOHNSON’S LECTURE.—This evening there will be delivered at the Na- ‘tional Rifles’ Hall, under the auspices of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, a lec- ture on “George Washington and His Por- traits,” by Miss Elizabeth Bryant John- ston, historian general of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Miss John- ston is well known for her studies on the Portraits of Washington, and has devoted many years of her life to the collection of examples from various artists to whom he gave sittings. Her large book on the “Original Portraits of Washington,” pub- lished some years ago in Boston, attracted special attention, and she has since then added new material to her collection. These portraits form the theme of Miss John- ston’s lecture, which will be illustrated with lantern slides of nearly every known portrait of Washington, together with the Portraits of the artists by whom they were made. It is eminently a patriotic subject, and a large audience will undoubt- edly be attracted to the hall. WRESTLING AT THE BIJOU.—The first of the wrestling matches for the cham- pionship of the District came off last night at the Bijou Theater between R. Ray Mackey and John J. Luskey. The bout was called immediately after the regular performance and lasted until after mid- night, when it was declared a draw, neither man receiving a fall. Another of these matches will take place tonight, and the final .bout will occur Saturday night. The best.two out of three falls wins the championship and the side bet of $200. E. A. B. Baumiger acted as referee. Se A Modest Soldier. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Probably the most modest veteran of the Grand Army is a member of Kit Car- son Post. So quietly and unostentatiously does he wear his honors and his scars that, like myself, no other member of the post ever knew he had any record above that which would entitle him to membership. I have known him intimate- ly for thirty years, and I knew as little as the others of his service, until last week while partaking of a lunch a portion of his military history was drawn out by a friendly cross-examination. This quiet tan had been personally honored by Gov- ernor E. D. Morgan of New York because his stroag right arm was the first one raised in the empire state in answer to the President's call for help in April, 1861. His name is registered as the first volun- teer from that state, and for thirty years he has ‘been the undisputed first volunteer in the United States in the war of the re- bellion. He was also honored by Governor Hora- tio Seymour for his bravery and patriotism. He was twice honored by President Lin- coln, once personally, when he sent for him and presented him a commission, and some time later, by a special messenger from the White House, he sent him a promotion. President Andrew Johnson also honored him with a promotion, assigning the rea- son that it was for gallant and meritorious services ir. the field. Later he received that which is most dear to a soldier's heart. He received by direction of President McKin- ley the highest military honor that can be conferred by any government. It was the Victoria Cross of America, known as the congresgional medal of honor, granted for “most distinguished gallantry in action.” He was the first enlisted man in the great rebellion to win the honor medal, and he won it in his first battle, July 18, 1861. He seemed to be first in everything. He modestly related an incident that in- terested me greatly, which was never pub- shed, in relation to the assassination of President Lincoln and the attempt on Sec- retary Seward’s life. He explained to me that two enlisted men from his station were detailed as attendants on the Secre- tary of State, he having been thrown from his carriage and being confined to his bed on account of injuries received. One of the men was named Vocke from one of hts companies, the other man named Robin- son, who was at the time a convalescent from a Maine regiment at Douglas Hos- pital. It was the man Robinson who ap- peared on the scene at the moment when Payne, the assassin, who was a giant in strength, rushed up to the bedside of the prostrate Secretary, with dagger raised high in air ready to make the fatal plunge, and jumped upon the back of the mur- derer, which gave the Secretary a moment of time in which to change his pogition in the bed before the blow descended. It was a large feather bolster that he had serit to prop up Mr. Seward that received the descending blow as he drew it between himself and the assassin, and which saved the Secretary's life. He stated that Robin- son received many testimonials for his brave act and was made a paymaster in the army, where he is today. I asked permission to make a note of this for publication, as I thought it would be of interest to others, but he peremp- torily refused unless I promised not .to. mention his name. COMRADE KIT CARSON POST. January 27, 1898. ns Official Orders Issued. ‘The District Commissioners have ordered. That 820 feet of four-inch water main be laid in the alleys of square 252. That R. Perry Miller, superintendent of constracticn of the Western High School, be hereby relieved from duty and H. R. Davis appointed superintendent to succeed him. That the roadway of C street southeast between 14th and 15th streets be graded by the chain gang. : That the following named work be done under the provisions of the permit system: Lay cement sidewalk in front of 1307 P street, estimated cost $32; pave tree spaces in front of 343 and 545 Florida avenue, es- tnated cost $8; lay cement sidewalk in trent of 1305 D street, estimated cost $32. That fire rydrants be erected at Ward Place and New Hampshire avenue, Military read and Ilinois avenue and. on Piney eo road between A road and Military ‘That 580 feet of six-inch water main be oes in eee ae of Richmond street ween Sth street and Brightw: estimated cost $522. en ene es Certificntes of Indebtedness. _ The District Commissioners have orderet that certificates of indebtedness for $458.36 im favor of the Cranford Paving Company be issued against the Belt Line Railway Company, to cover the cost of adjusting the company’s tracks to grade on Lith ing lines of I MESSAGE TOJUDGE M’COMAS Is Offigially Notified’ ¢f: His Eleotion to the Counsels Cultiwaginn of Peace Harmony ffm Barty—Han No neméies @ Pun' * Judge Louis E.»McComas was yesterday evening informedvofficially that he was last Tuesday chosen by the legislature of Mary- land to succeed @rthwr P. Gorman as sen- ator from that state for the term com- mencing March #, 1899. The notice was conveyed to the senator-elect by a commit- tee appointed by the legislature, consisting of Senators Norman B. Scott, jr., and Frank 8. Strobridge, and Delegates Ash- ley M. Gould, P. H. Lenderking and Charles R. Schirm. Senator Scott acted as spokes- man of the committee, and after Delegate Schirm had added a few words, Judge Mc- Comas, after recovering from the surprise occasioned by the intelligence conveyed, ac- cepted the trust, pledging his best efforts to the interests and welfare of his state and country. The committee of notification was ex- pected to reach the Cairo, where Judge Mc- Comas has his apartments, at 5 o'clock, but it was nearly 6 o'clock when Mr. Schirm, who had missed the train, arrived. Then for an hour or more the committee and a number of callers, who included Speaker Schaefer of the Maryland house of dele- gates, Representatives McDonald and Booze of Maryland, Mr. C. W. Humrichaus, Dele- gates J. DeB. Walbach, E. F. Tolson and W. J. James, enjoyed a collation, in which Maryland delicacies occupied a prominent part. Judge McComas proposed the first toast, “Maryland, My Maryland.” An ad- journment to the judge's reception room followed, and there the official announce- ment of his election was made by Senator Scott, Mrs. McComas, Miss McComas and a number of their friends being also pres- ent. Senator Scott's Message. “Judge McComas,” -said Senator Scott, smilingly, “I see on the faces of those with me and upon your own an expression of ex- pectancy, one of great expectancy. My friends here with me are charged with the great secret which I am about to unfold, and a duty both pleasing and important. In a representative capacity we are charged and authorized by the general assembly of Maryland to inform you that you have been selected by a majority of that body as its representative in the Senate of the United States. We have had a contest, but in the clearing of the battle animosities have been laid aside, and will be forgotten. Forces have been at work for and against you as a resident of the sixth district of Maryland, but at no time during the con- test was there ever a word uttered against your integrity, capacity, or qualifications to fill the high office to which you have been chosen. “You embody the patriotic elements which give confidence and command re- spect. Personal elements did not enter into the contest, and your general fitness for the Senate is conceded by all. Those who opposed your election at first never denied that your election would honor the state and the general assembly of Maryland, and afimit you are the best exponent of republican principles that they couid possibly have chosen. The com- mittee is here to assure you that they are glad you are from the sixth district, and believe you: will Anow no geographica! di- vision when yous take your seat in the Senate, but legislate wisely for the whole state of Maryland and the country at large. Not only willayou work in the in- terest of what is best and right, but to advance the true eause of the party. I be- Neve that a new era to the party has come in the state, and that you will not be unmindful of thergreat duty now imposed upon you. We oengratulate you and the state, and you have the wishes of the republican party in ‘Maryland for your future success.” Delegate Schiem Approves. Delegate Schirm: added a few congratu- latory words, exgressing.not only his per- sonal gratification upon’rthe ‘election of Judge McComas, but also of the state and country. While the contest in the legislature had been a heated one, it was by no means ene wherein personal objec- ton entered. No one in the legislature questioned the ability or fitness of the man elected, and those who opposed him have joined in acknowledging the wis- dom of the choice made by the majority. Response of Senator-Elect. Judge McComas, in reply, sai “Gentlemen of the Committee, Senators and Members of the House of Delegates: “Six years ago I took my seat upon the federal bench and turned away from politi- cal life. As John Morley says of life, in the house of commons, I had found that life in Congress: ‘Is idleness without rest, industry without work, argument without persuasion and majorities without power.’ In the still, cool air; in the serene and tranquil atmosphere of the courts was personal independence, industry yielding sults, congenial studies and the con- jousness of some useful labor each year performed. “Upon me, thus engaged, you yourselves and the other representatives of our peo- ple in our general assembly, have suddenly conferred the duty of representing our an- cient commonwealth in the United States Senate. This is a high honor. It is a great trust, and to the people of our state and the representatives of our people 1 am profoundly grateful for such confidence. “Other gentlemen, conspicuous in politi- cal and business life, magnanimously yielded their candidacy and indorsed mine, and with practical unanimity among its representatives the majority party deter- mined upon my election. I am gratified to beheve this contest leaves no bitterness among those who participated or between the candidates who were urged. “Youth only is radical. The prime of life brings conservativism in thought and action. Our state is conservative. It can be better aided by a legislator with some experience in Congress than by one with- cut. I well know that a senafor in his first term cannot render the best service; influence, power and position come with longer service. I pledge you, however, my best efforts. “Though you, senators and representa- tives, I pledge our people that, with loyal- ty to oy common country and devotion to our beloved state, I will give the six years of my prime, for which you have called me, to unwearied. endeavor and faithful Jabor and honest zeal, as senator from Maryland, and at the close submit to the considerate judgment of our people. Peace and Harmony Only. “While I remain upon the bench it is not proper that I should make utterances of opinion upon any {public question. The op- position in the legislature will never be re- called by me, andiI shall have but one ob- jJect—to serve my state and country as best I can. “I need not say toyyou, who know me, that my first desire, my constant aim, will be for peace an@ harmony in the party now dominant in our state. Before it are large opportunities; «on it are great re- sponsibilities; abeut dt grave perils. Let there be no warring factions, but rather an honest emulation ¢o amhleve a splendid rec- ord of public serwicean the executive and other administrative e@ffices and'in the gen- eral assembly itaelf. “My. best wish, gentlemen, is that you may pass few laws and none but wise ones. “Once more I tank: you for the terms in Lecture Postponed. ‘The expected lecture of the Rev. EB. O. Eldridge before the Unity Club (1874) Tues- day evening was postponed to February 22, on account of the weather, but the speaker was present that evening and en- ro rarmor paty. [WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS peered ia! City Will Do | > 3 At a meeting of tideh<Assiericiene last evenirg at Union Vet2rans’ Legion Hali @ RECEPTION N Call for the Ninth Annual Convention, De- reception to be tendered to John Daly, the partment of the Potomac. Well-known Irish patriot, was arranged. "i The reception will take place at the Na- tional Theat2r Sunday, February 17, when | But gne the one hundredth anniversary of the Irish rebellion will be celebrated. On this occa- sicn Mr. Daly is expected to deliver a lec- ture on a subject dear te ail Irish-Amer- ieans. Representative R. B. Mahony of New York presided at the mecting last evening, and ihe following committees wer: an- neunced: Hall—Patrick O'Dea, J. F. O"Mea- ra and Joseph Mc€nery.- Press—Denis Mallaney, John McElvoy, Rossa F. Down- ing, Joseph A. Mudd and W. J. Frizzell. - Printing—John_McElvoy, J. Woodlock, M. Burke, Tem “Murphy, J. O'Brien, Capt. O'Farrell and M. B. Scanlon. It was decided that thos> present should constitute an executive committee, with Power to arrange all matters. Another Teeting will be held Monday at Costello's Hi Position of President—General Or- ders—Committecs Appointed. The Woman's Relief Corps, Department of the Potomac, Mrs. Georgia G. Bain, president, will hold its annual convention at the same time and place as will be held the G. A. R. encampment. So far, only one candidate for department president has been announced, and she was brought for- ward by her corps. That candidate is Mrs. Anna A. Peck, who is unanimously in- dorsed by John A, Logan Corps. She wili probably have no opposition. Mrs. Bain has issued general orders No. 7, as {ollo “The ninth annual convention of the W man’s Relief Corps, Department of Poto- mac, will be held at Grand Army Hall February 3, 4 and 5, 1898, for the transac- tion of such business as may properly coinc before it. Convention will be called to order promptly at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All officers, delegates and representatives are requesied to be in their seats at that hour and attend each session to the close. “Credential cards will be mailed to corps presidents, who will be responsible for the proper distribution of them to their voting delegations. The membership will consist of department officers, past department presidents, past department secretaries and treasurers, corps presidents, past corps presidents and the regularly elected dele- gates. “All members of the Woman's Relief Corps are invited to attend the convention as visitors. The password must be obtain- ed from corps presidents. Resolatio: id Appe: “Resolutions and appeals, to be presented to the ninth department convention, must be in the hands of the department secre- tary by January 31. “The department treasurer will close her books February 1. All orders for supplies received later will be transferred to the in- coming treasurer. Corps indebted to the department for supplies will please forward : —>—— Should Sick Len ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: A bill has passed the House, and now awaits action in the Senate, which practi- cally abolishes sick leaves to employes of the government. ‘This, Mke~ every other question, has, however, two sides to it. There are certainly some reasons why sick leaves should be aboiished, and there are also some stronger reasons why they ‘should not be abolished. In support of the view that sick leaves should be abolished it may be argued, first, that if a govern- ment employe is allowed to be absent for thirty days dvring the year, with pay, which it is still proposed to allow him in the shape of ris annual leave, that should be sufficient for him, as that is probably more consideration than the average ém- Ploye throughout the country receives. Second, there ere doubtless some employes who use the thirty days’ sick leave, or some portion of it, for drunkenness or feigned sickness, and when this evil exists the only way to correct it is to deny the privilege to all. It certainly would not be expedient to pass a law giving only. the virtuous the sick leave. Third, the gov-| the amount before that date. ernment already gives its employes more] “The credential committee will meet at salary for the same work than private | the hall at 7 o'clock p.m. to receive creden- institutions weuld do, and this should be enough to satisfy them without opening the door to a privilege which can be so easily abused. These are probably the arguments upon“which tke abolition of sick leaves is based. On the other hand, in support of the view that sick leaves should net be abolished, it may be argued: First, that it is only a law of common humanity that, when a man breaks down in the faithful service of an employer, he shall receive some extra con- sideration and kindness while so prostrated. What if trere are a few undeserving ones that get the benefit of a sick leave? That is to be expected. It is a small item at tial cards from the presidents. “Each corps president is requested to im- mediately send report of chairman of her committee on patriotic teaching to Mary S. Gist, chairman of the department com- mittee on patriotic teaching, 1506 P street northwest. “Corps treasurers who have not already destroyed all old requisition books in their possession, are requested to do so at once to avoid confusion. “Revised rituals are now in the hands of the department treasurer. It will be neces- sary for each corps to procure the rituais to enable them to perform the new flag work, which is plainly shown by diagrams. best. According to the civil service report, | The revised work calls for four color Japan allows ninety days’ sick leave on full] bearers. They will be appointed by the pay and indefinitely after that on half pay. | President. “Corps secretaries are requested to for- ward to the department secretary the names of members lost by death during the year, that they may be reported at convention. “To the memory of our past depariment junior vice president, Mrs. Georgiana Cham- bers, the Department of Potomac desires to pay its tribute of love and respect. A dear friend, and a faithful worker for the old soldier, has been taken from us, and is now in that ‘Far away home for the soul.’ The loving sympathy of the members of this department is extended to the be- reaved husband and children. “As this is my last general order, I de- sire to express my appreciation and sin- cere thanks to all who have aide and sisted in the work of the past year. I trust that all who attend the coming convention will have in their hearts that fraternal feeling which binds us together as sisters and may all of our deliberations be guided by a spirit of justice and cha: The Convention Committees. Th? following committees have been ap- pointed: On credentials—Julla Masen Layton, Hat- tie M. Robb, Grace M. Lowry, Mary 8. Parker, Minnie Bridaham. On president’s address—Anna A. Peck, Lillian Overacker, Laura C. Wheeler, Anna V. Thempkins, Florence I. Howells. On r2port of senior vice president—In- diana Cowling, Clara E. Kalstro: Alice Austria allows one calendar year for sick leave. Bavaria allows indefinite sick leave with pay. Saxony allows full pay for a year, and seven-tenths of his pay for the second year. Prussia makes no reduction of pay for sick leave until after two years. Switzerland allows full pay except in case: of prolonged sickness, where a substitute must be furnished. England allows six months’ sick leave with pay; after that the employe may be granted sick leave for ad- itional six months at half pay. China allows one menth sick leave, besides two arnual leave with pay. Canada al- months’ sick leave with pay. In Jand there is no limit as to sick leave. In Victoria sick leave is allowed not exceeding six months. The civil serv- ice report does not state the practice in the other countries, but it is fair to presume that there 1s rot a government on the globe that allows its employes no time at all for sick leave Second: In regard to the salaries being higher than they would be for the same work under a private employer. They may be for the Icwer grades of work, but for the higher grades the salaries are not as good as the same work and responsibility would entitle one to under a private em- ployer. But, even if the salaries are bet- ter, that is no reason why an employe should not have some consideration shown him when ke is sick. For years past it has been the constant tendency to curtail the privileges of the clerk, from the time un- der the spoils system, when every member of Congress had a constituent in office and wanted to sce him comfortable and happy in bis emplyyment and was willing that he should have every privilege that he could secure for him, until now, under ‘the civil service retrenchment system, when no member of Congress has any special inter- est in any government employe, he seems inclined to squeeze him down to the last point that he can with safety go for the government. Where the clerk used to work but six hours a day, he now works seven. Where he used to have an indefinite sick leave with pay, it is now down to thirty days, and that probably to be taken away under the pending legislative bill, and in addition he is not under the law really entitled to any time to eat his lunch. The departments allow half an hour, but they only Jo it because of the impossibility of carrying out a law that requires a man to | Many acook’sreputation has been made by her use A Favorite Spot in Center Market is our stands. Folks who want delicious Sau- sage, made of choice home-~dressed meats, come here. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Cen. Mt.1 ~~ Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf work from merning till night without any- ee gee, thing to eat. Indeed, if the present plan of] Have You ‘Tried a Bottle of Our cutting into the clerks continues, it is hard] Elexir? Rye Whisky, Rich te tell where it will end, unless it should be | Crusty Port, 50c. f Port, with a strike of the employes, the same as] Sherry, Muscatel, $1: in (med. use) 50c.; Golden Catawba, Catawba, gal. P. K. Wilson, 934 7th st. nw. Raisins, 4c. Voigt, private institutions suffer under the con- ‘stant paring down of the privileges and pay of their employes on the part of those who have no good feeling toward the pres- ent day civil service clerk, Who can teil where the thing will end? AX. January 26, 1898. See A Grand Display. There is now on exhibition at No. 1216 F strect one of the grandest displays of ori- ental carpets and rugs ever seen in this city. ‘The entire consignment to be sold at auction commencing Monday next at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and to be continued at sd all 1s sold.—Advt. Jeweler, Removed to 725 7th, next to Johnson's groc- ery. ate —— RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. f. AMUSEME Lafayette. MAT. SATURDAY, HOYT'S BIG MUSICAL FARCE COMEDY, A STRANGER IN NEW YORK. REGULAR 22 PRICES! MATINEES—Mevzanine seats, $1. Orchestra, 5c. Balcons, 50 Fat Cirele, 25c. EVENINGS—2e.. $1 and $1.50. EXT WEEK-—Seais on sale— Mr. John Drew. Ja28-201f LEON H. VINCENT AT WESLEY CHAPEL, COR- ner of Sth and F streets, TUBSDAY, February 1, ROBEKT LOUIS STEVENSON. " TUESDAY, February 8. J. M. BARRIE. “TUESDAY, Feb- rary 22. WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS. Course tickets. 50c. For sale at PURSELL'S. 418 9tb st. Single tickets, 25c., at the door. Ja27-5t Columbia. Tonight. MATINEE SATURDAY. RHEA, What a source The parents Delicate children! of anxiety they are! wish them hearty and strong, but they keep thin and pale. To all these delicate children Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites comes with the best of news. It brings rich blood, strong bones, healthy nerves, and sound digestion. It is growth and prosperity to them. No matter how delicate the child, it is readily taken. ind $1.00, all druggists. In the New Napoleonic Play, THE EMPRESS OF FRANCE. Extra.<*t SEX WEEK. '*Matinees Thursday and Saturday. Pe THE GREAT SUCCESS— “A PARIS Dyspepsia, - Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, threatened of the Stomach Seger aes mee Sete Siem MODEL.”’ ‘GROVER GRAHAM'S Remedy ts 2 specific. The 3 aa Sethe ost chronic scare te Geurentcad, Bead bonnegeatisckcnaty Go0"o GROVER GRAHAM Co... Newburgh, By JANE MAULDIN FFIGL. ‘Matinees Sgperine "bg aad Saturday. “|ciTY_cLus CoMPany. Sg igs BI are ie — — = = —=3 Burgess, Cornel! "i — ia Wilkenson, Julia A, ‘On report of junior vice president and chairman of relief committee—Eliza Fy Naylor, Corrine Strickland, Vina M. Ca’ moun, Emma 8. Eliis, Julia ( Mier Secretary's report—May A. Mew J. Thompsoa, E rs idge, Tue x 4 ». 4 Chambers, Frances Fletcher Oa treasurer's report—ida V. Hendricks, Anna M. Dykes, E. Hamititon, M M. North, Marion Gre Kory, On chaplain’s report—Matilda S. Wiikens, Mary V. Noerr, E. W. Marshall, Minn: Cowling, Lizzie Bradley On inspector's report— Simonds, Emma M. Eno, Chamberlain. On couns>lor’s report- M Jane 8. McLean, Katie M. Phillips, Sanders, Rosamond B. Meacham. On instituting and installin® officers’ re~ ort—Joanna W. Turner, Julia Kot Mrs. Fletcher, Mary P. Ripley, M Jordan. On report of chairman of executiv ~Mary 8. Gist, Mary Crawford, Till ham, Nora Edgar, Lula 8. Cha On rsport of delegate-at-large Wheeler, Grace M. Lowry, M Mary V. Noerr, Mollie Morgan. On report of chairman of empioyn Lilian Overacker, Carrie M. King Peveng, Laura Shelton, Anna Ho: On Teport of committee on teaching—Chariotte A. Kibbe Cheshire, Marion Lewes, Rebe: pool, Mamie P. Dorsey. Committ=e on press correspondents’ re- port— Alice Burgess, Helen J. Durfee, X nie G. Davis, Hannah Devoe, Mary How- ara. Committee North, Mar patriotic Bessie B. a Liver- On resolu Mary W. Thatcher, Holmes, Sallie Miller. Committee on court»sies—Ida V jons—Mary M. Frances T. Hens dricks, Anna A. Peck, Vina M. Calhoun —_——- —_ Directors Chosen. The stockholders of the Potomac trie Po Company yesterday elected direc- tors as follows: O. T. Crosby, Charles A, Lieb, F. C. Stevens, H. D. Mirick, W. 8. ‘Terry, James B. Lackey and Z. B. Dey! The membership of the board is the as that of last year, except that ¢ of Mr. Deyber has been substituted of Mr. Charles P, Williams. FGF 4b$40 O44 In cold weather We need heat. The blood must be -Warm, rich and pure. Hood's Sarsaparilla Keeps the blood In perfect order, Sending it, in a Nourishing stream, To every organ. QQ COMED CREE ODDS f : z < z i i 3 ite HL PDP LOO >TO REDO TOF a AMUSEMENTS. Aeolian Recital, ASSISTED BY Miss Fiorence Henri King, VIOLIN SOLOIST. SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, AT 4 PUBLIC Pa ITED— 0 CHARC Sanders & Stayman's CONCERT ROOMS, 1327 F st. nw. PERCY S. FOSTER, Director. it NEW SaTIoNaL THEATER, wery Evenin, CHARLES FROHMAN will present his Por a Successtul and Best-played Churacte “NEWER AGAIN NEXT W1 K—SEATS NOW SELLING — iS SKINNER, : PRINCE RUDOLPH.| ACADEMY, rrrgn, Every Evening, Wednesday and Saturday Mati: IMME HIT OF & BIAL'S BIG SPECTACLE. CAYEST MANHATTAN With its tremendous cast, magnificent « elaborate scenery and effects, cleverest « ties and best ‘and brightest dan Next Week—Seuts now selling— Shannon of the 6th. tn rir. Clayton Johns and ft Miss Lena Little Will give a ital at the Washing 1710 I st., on SATURDAY AE Nt Janu : Tiekets—$1 esses: Mre. W. 1765 3 st.; Mrs. ©. an, 1590 Tet the Washii ja26-3t RAND OPERA HOU ; also at E Club on the day of the Concert THOS. E. SHEA, In the New American Play, MAN-O’-WAR’S MAN. in hits By Special Request dual role of DR. J Thursday Night. POPULAR PRICES. Next Attraction—HYDE'S COMEDIANS HELENE MORA. Mr. Shea will YLL AND MR. uyn vith Bver THEATER. Every Night—10, 20, 30, 50e, ille and Comedy. DGE ELLIS. GEORGE WASHINGTON AND HIS PORTRAITS, Lecture by ELIZABETH BRYANT JOHNSTON, Mesmerism --- Hypnotism. ILLUSTRATED BY PROF. CARPENTER, WILLARD BALL, TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK. Prices, 25c. and 50c. __ LECTURES. a STERKOPTICON VIEWS OF KOREA, WITH AN address by Rev. James 8. Gale of Korea, in the Fourth terian Church, 9th st. between @ and Hn.w., FRIDAY, at 7:30 p.m. Admiaxtoa free. The pudtic ts invited. jalo-tf = Sql fof 5 i 5 H mann <a