Evening Star Newspaper, February 2, 1898, Page 12

12 % 4% ~ ~ "pou Maamenson loepGeel Gn ASG 7 ceo a ee et AL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Mr. W. H. Power in “Shannon of the Sixth.” Bijou Theater—High-elass Specialties. * Columbia Theater.—“A Paris Model.” Grand Opera House.—Hyde’s Comedians and Helene Mora. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Masqueraders. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. John Drew in “A Marriage of Convenience.” New National Theater—Mr. Otis Skinner Prince Rudolph.” Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter, Hypnotist. ‘Typographical Hall.—Musical and literary entertainment. oe SS EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Gay Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and Intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fertress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Rendall for Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to or a Pennsylvant Traifis leave 13% street an ennsylvania avenue for tet Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly. piece estearaees “OUR GOODS TALK FOR US.” Shrewsbury Asparagus—finest on the market—in glass jars. Large importation of Weisbaden fruits just in. Peas, String Beans, Mushrooms just received from France. J. C. WALKER, 1711-13 Pa. ave. ge Call on Pillow Inhaler Co., bidg., and see invention. ibe birbere BEST SCOTCH WHISKY, $1 BOT. —#4gal. From Craig Carrick,Glasgow. None better for “Hot Scotch. JAS. D. DONNELLY, Cor. 14th and I sts. soe chats Curtice Brothers’ Blue Label Soups served free at our demonstration booth every day this week. Drop in and try them. Elphonzo Youngs Company. Prices reduced on Oil Heaters. A. Eberly’s Sons, 8 7th st. n.w. Colonial Corcoran Miss McNay of 28 W. 35th st., New York city, has just received a case of gowns from Paris, which she will >xhibit for the week commencing Jan. 31, in parlor A, Ar- lington Hotel, Washington, D. C. ge Gas Heaters reduced in price—a good heater for $1 Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. rentiohl Seeteit oes KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. c. D. KENNY. CITY AND DISTRICT. ROCK CREEK RK. Meeting of the Commission at City Hall Yesterday. A meeting of the Rock Creek Park com- mission was held late yesterday afternoon at the city hall building. The session was very brief. At the suggestion of Gen. John M. Wilson, the secretary was directed to request the auditor of the District of Co- lumbia to act as disbursing officer of the commission. Mr. R. Ross Perry explained that the mandate of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Rock Creek Park case has not yet passed through the office of the Attorney General. Before reaching the commission, it must go through the Court of Appeals and -he District Supreme Court. When the mandate reaches the commission, Mr. Perry stated, it will be the duty of the commission to proceed with the assessment of benefits. The commission adjourned until the first Tuesday in March, when it is expected no- tice will be given in the newspapers and otherwise of the intention of the commis- sion to proceed with the work intrusted to it. Se Measures Favorably Considered. ‘The amendment to be offered by Senator Elkins to the District appropriation bill providing that the work of street cleaning shall hereafter be dore by hand, has been approved by the District Commissioners. The Commissioners have also made a favcrable report on House bill No. 7,335, “to authorize the Washington and Glen Echo Railway Company to obtain a right of way and construct tracks into the Dis- trict of Columbia 600 feet.” They recom- mend that the bill be amended to require the read to comply with all general condi- tions ri rding class of cars, reports, taxes, &c imposed upon other suburban railway lines. es Sale of Suburban Real Estate. A tract of land on the east side of 14th street road, near Piney branch bridge, and on Spring street road, containing about seven acres, will be sold at auction tomor- row afterncon at 4 o'clock. Sixteenth street extended wiil pass through this tract. This sale affords an excellent op- portunity for speculators and investors m subdivision propert. vt. Home Circle Club. The Home Circle Club held its February meeting yesterday evening at the residence ef the president, Mrs. Wm. F. Holtzman. Fannie Schwedier Barnes, president e mothers’ congress of the state of New York, who was expected to be present, was delayed on account of the storm. M «i Miss Pollock, who by request conducted the literary entertainment of the eccasion, selected “An Afternoon With Froebel” as their subject. The members of the Kindergarten Club present participated. Mrs. A. L. Moque read a paper on “Pre- natal Influences.’ The regular election of officers, which followed, resulted in the re- election of Jast year’s board of officers, without change. —— Powerfully Persuasive Prices for the early bird buyers. 5-Ib. box finest creamery butter,$1.40. J.F.Oyster,900 Pa.av. — Advertiseme Se ee ee a al Neill ele EE ee et ec) AeA LT) — Wo ‘= Press Association Officers. At the annual meeting last evening of the Woman's National Press Association the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Hllen 8. Cr8mwell; first vice president, Mrs. Mary 8. Gist; second vice president, Miss Francis G. French: corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mary A. North; recording secretary, Mrs. May Whitney Emerson; treasurer, srs. Patty Miller Stocking; auditor, Miss Lillian Pike; librarian, Mrs.’ Mary S. Lockwood; delegates-at-large, Mrs. Belva A. Lock- wood, Mrs. Emma 8. Brinton, Miss C. L. ©. Ransom. ———— Downcy’s Model Stables, 1622-28 L St., 4s the best place to board your horses and lire fine turnouts. Reasonable prices.—Ad. >_— Missionary Union Meeting. The annual meeting of the Presbyterlal Missionary Union was heid last evening at the West Street Presbyterian Church. Tha retiring president, Rev. Dr. W. C. Alexan- der, declined re-election, and Rev. Dr. Joseph T. Kelly was chosen to succeed him. All the other officers of the union were re-elected. An address on missions was delivered by Rev. Mr. Gale of Corea. fires aes 2 Ne Searecity of Violets Gt Gude'’s. BeauUles in abundance. —Advertisement. —— Capt. Crawford's Lecture. Capt. Jack Crawford, known as the sol- dier poet, delivered a lecture at the Sol- diers’ Home last night. He arrived in this city yesterday from Newport News, V2., and left on_a late train last nicht for New York. From there he will go to New- port, R. L., where he is to appear this even- ing. 124 F. —— ‘The very desirable brick dwelling No. 1010 H st. n.w. will be sold by trustees at auction tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See advt. e _->—_—. Ordway Rifles Meet. A meeting of the Ordway Rifles was held recently at the residence of Lieut. G. C. ‘Thomas, 119 11th street northeast. Supper was served and an enjoyable evening was spent. Many members were present. OPPOSES WATER METERS East Washington Citizens Condemn Proposi- tion for Their Introduction. of Electric Lighting a Congressional Library — Proceed- ings of the Association Meeting: There was an interesting meeting of the East Washington Citizens’ Association held lest night in Baum’s Hall. The question of water meters in private houses was the chief topic discussed, and the question of Nghting East Capitol street by electricity also came in for a share of attention. Mr. S. S. Yoder said during the course of the evening that he congratulated the asso- ciation upon the gr2at good it has accom- Plished. Incidentally he mentioned the opening of the Congressional Library of evenings and the lighting of East Capitol street by electricity, both of which, he said, have ben virtually accomplished. Mr. Croissant ‘spoke of th? manner in which individual members may do good, and Mr. Sperry, in telling of what has been accomplished by the association, paid a high compliment to Mr. Babson, former president of the association, for the care she always took in the discussions. Chairman Croissant of the railroad com- mittze said he had no formal report to make, but he desired to say that the com- mittee had done its work in the matter of the proposed.extension of the Capital Trac- ton road from 8th street southeast to the bridg>. ‘The matter, he said, isin first- class condition, and he felt certain that the committee will accomplish tge work mapped out for it. Congressional ‘Library. Dr. Patton, chairman of the school com- mittee, said that his committee had had a meeting since the last meeting of th2 as- sociation. The doctor read from yester- day’s Star an editorial concerning the opening of the Congressional Library dur- ing evenings. He said the petitions asking for the evening opening of the ltbrary were numerously signed. He cited the several petitions, some of which were signed by cabinet officers. Every state in the Union, he said, is represented by the petitioners, and Congress will hava the sanction of every state and all their constituents. Chairman Yoder of the committee on po- lice and charities said he was glad that the work of distributing charity had been taken from the police, who hav2 other di ties to perform. He said two thousand per- sons had applied for relief during the montk of January, and, he added, there is not an available dollar in the treasury. He desired to call attention to the necessity for having a weli-c ganized provident relief association. Concerning the distribution of charity by the police, Chairman Yoder said he felt that the police would not give the necessary attention 2ach case required before giving relief. Mr. M. I. Weller dissented from Mr. Yo- der’s views. He had had considerable ex- perience in charity matters in the District, and he wanted to go on record as indors- ing the position of Commissioner Ross. The change in the matter of handling the charity funds, he thought, was the most serious and grievous mistake the Commis- sicners have yat made. Denunciation of Water Meters. Mr. Edward H. Fowler, chairman of the committee on water, lights and sewers, said the committee had had a meeting, but had not formulated any report because it was known that Congress would act on matters under consideration before this meeting of the association. East Capitol street, he said, should certainly be lighted by electricity. The committee, he said, took the matter in its own hands and the House of Representatives has already passed a bill for the lighting of East Cap- tol street, from 2d to lith streets. “That means,” he said, “that the street will be lighted.” He denounced the proposition to have water meters placed in houses, and said that the most foolish part of the report on the question was the statement that Cap- itol Hil! is not getting water enough. Certainly he could not see how they would get more water by the introduction of meters. “I am not aware that the water would flow through the meters better,” he said, “than it would through the unrestricted pipes.” if the meters are to be tested at all, he thought the test should be made in a sec- tion where the water supply is plentiful. He favored the adoption of a plan for filtering the water, and thought the propo- sition of putting in water meters was too foolish to talk about. Speaking of the question of sewers and street extension, Chairman Fowler said he realized’that the extension of some of the streets would benefit a few citizens and a great many real estate men. The putting in of the sewers, he said, will benetit everybody and reduce the death rate. Following the remarks of Chairman Fow- Jer, several members of the committee par- ticipated in a discussion of the question of water meters. A motion to the effect that the East Washington Citizens’ Association opposes the introduction of water meters into dwelling houses was made. In support of this ‘motion Mr. O. B. Hallam said he thought the proposition was infamous, and that the association should do all in its power to suppress such legislation as is proposed. He cited several instances of the operation of meters,.gas and electric light meters. The Gas Bills. Concerning the question of gas meters Mr. Yoder said he Ived in a house of elev- n rooms and his bill was $1.50 a month. When a cooking stove was put in the bill was increased about 75 cents. He said that people pay too little attention to ups for the jets and the regulation of their meters. “{'m much obliged to Mr. Yoder for e plaining how I can save half my gas bill, said Mr. Hallam. “Now, if he will tell me how te save the other half I'll be doubly to him.” Clark suggested that Mr. Yoder’s name was still on the congressional list, and thus he accounted for the size of his gas bill. The motion opposing the proposition to Place water meters in private dwellings was carried. —_~—.—__ TRANSIT COMPANY SHOWING. Report to Congress of Baltimore and Washington Corporation. A report of the Baltimore and Washing- ton Transit Company of Maryland, trans- mitted to Congress by the District Commis- stoners, shews that the company hes is- sued $50,000 in 5 per cent first mortgage gold bonds, dated August 6, 1897, payable thirty years after date, to ralse money for the construction of its road and rights of way, including a bridge over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, at a cost of $10,000, from its intersection wth the Brightwood rail- way, and there are outstandirg 2,000 shares of the capital stock of the company at $50 a share. ‘The Commissioners state that as the company under its charter is not allowed to charge any extra fare for service within the District of Columb‘a, ard as it has as yet no contract in operation for division of fares with other District of Columbia rafl- way compaties, it has no receipts to charge itself with. It is further stated that the company has $1,000 deposited with the District Commis- sioners, and that the outstanding indebt- edness of the company to the Montgomery Construction Company to January 1, 1898, 38 $2,581.70. ———— Lecture on Alaska. The lecture on Alaska and the Klondike, advertised last week for Grace M. BE, Churca, 9th and S streets northwest, but Postponed because of the storm, will be given by Dr. Leech Friday of this week. Dr. Leech will illustrate the route of tour- ists and of treasure ‘seekers, etc., with a fine assortment of photographs, many of them colored, illuminated with the Oxy.- Hyd. light. A silver offering will be taken at the door for home missions. All tickets and orders for admission good for that evening. ——_—_ Academy of Forty. The Academy of Forty will hold its Jan- uary session Thursday evening. The topic for conversation is “Hypnotigm,” and Miss Mary H. Williams will be the director for the evening. SOL SMITH RUSSELL.—The annuat en- gagement of Sol Smith Russell at the New National Theater has been for years one of the events that call out not only the regu- lar theater-goers, but others who pay rare and periodical visits to the theaters. He ‘has a personality that accounts to a large extent for this degree of popularity, and besides he is an artist and employs only artistic method® to create amusement. Mr. Russell and his company will be seen in his great success of last year, Martha Mor- ton’s comedy, “A Bachelor's Romance.” Mr. Russell's associates this year are act- ors and actresses of far more than average merit. The expectation is that the capaci- ty of the house will be completely tested at every performance, for the rush for seats has been very brisk. ‘‘A Bachelor's Ro- mance” will be given Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, also at the Wednes- day matinee. Thursday and Friday even- ings Mr. Russell will appear in a new bill, consisting of the one-act gem, “Mr. Valen- tine’s Christmas,” in which Mr. Russell made a lasting impression two seasons ago. ‘This will be followed by a magnificent pro- ductionyof “The Taming of the Shrew,” Mr. Russell taking the part of Petruchio and Miss Edith Crane, who was especially engaged, as Katherine. The concluding play in this bill will be J, Maddison Mor- ton’s roaring comedy in two acts, called “The Spitfire.” Mr. Russell, it is said, has been most liberal in the expenditure of money for the proper mounting of these plays, as he has provided complete arfd orig- inal scenery, appropriate furniture, prop- erties and beautiful new costumes. Satur- day matinee and Saturday night a scrump- tious production of Sheridaf’s ‘The Rivals” will be given. It is quite safe to say th: no theatrical attraction of the season is anticipated with a livelier degree of inter- SS than the engagement of Sol Smith Rus- sell. THOMAS W. KEENE.—The coming of such a distinguished actor as. Thomas W. Keene, who appears at the Lafayette Square Opera House all of next week, will no doubt create a sensation among the lovers of the legitimate and classical drama in this city, at whose hands Mr. Keene is sure to receive a hearty welcome. He will be seen here during the engagement in seven of the strongest characterizations in his entire repertoire, which will be present- ed in the following order: On Monday evening, “‘Richeliet Tuesday and Satur- day evenings, ‘Richard HI; Wednesday matinee, “Louis X Wednesday evening, “Owell Thursday evening, “‘Hamlet;”’ Friday, Shylock in “‘The Merchant of Ven- ice,” and Saturday matinee, as Casstus in Shakespeare's masterpiece, “Julius Caesar.” Mr. Keene is this season accompanied b: and under the management of that talent- ed young Washingtonian, Charles B. Han- ford, who, as well as being Mr. Keene's leading man, has the honor of being his absolute manager, both of which positions he has held with much credit for the last two seasons. Mr. Hanford made his repu- tation in the leading support of such prom- inent stars as Edwin Booth, Lawrence Bar- rett, Madame Modjeska, Julia Marlowe, and later as the star of his own company. The supporting company, which includes some of the ‘best-known exponents of the legiti- mate drama in this country, is said to be the strongest that Mr. Keene has ever as- sociated with him. Among the prominent members are §. A. Baker, Lucia Moore, Mary Timbermann, Marie Drofnah, George Morton, Carl Ahrendt, Lawrence Lowell, John Milton, Arthur Stanford and Paul G. Taylor. Each play to be given will be elaborately staged with appropriate scenery and correct costumes. The sale of seats for the engagement opens tomorrow morning. MARIE STUART.—Beautiful Marie Stu- art, one of the most popular of America’s singing comediennes that has vacated the high-class theaters and adopted the vaude- ville stage, will be one of the top-liners at the Bijou Theatre next week. Right along side by side will be seen John Hines and Miss Earl Remington, two mor®€ stars of the legitimate stage who have gone into the high-class vaudeville ranks. Hyluta Pryme, a sensational vocalist who has been delighting New Yorkers during this season; McMahon and King, two of the very best of burnt cork comedians, vocalists and dancers; George E. Austin, a ‘“wire-walker out of sight” and the best comedian in his line before the public; the Misses Bigger and Dwyer, who have made the biggest hit of any sister act that has appeared in Washington this season, will also be in- cluded in the program.’ Mlle. Dair, the European artist, will appear upon the fly- ing trapeze in a sensational act; Eddie. Horan, one of the best dancers; the Odells, in an eccentric comedy sketch, and several other high-class vaudeville acts, not a whit less notable. BLACK CROOK EXTRAVAGANZA COMPANY.—The attraction at Kernan’s Lyceum Theater next week wilil be Jer- mon’s Black Crook Extravaganza Com- pany. This organization is cited as being exceptionally good and every department is thoroughly complete in detail. The com- Pany numbers thirty-six peopie, every one of whom has been selected for especial ability to excel in his or her particular line. The opening burletta is entitled “Ameri- cans Abroad.’ This is described as a ve- hicle upon which to introduce a conglom- eration of catchy music and pleasing wit. It includes many ludicrous situations, and is replete with appropriate scenery and cos- tumes. The olio which follows is made up of Gardner, Hilmore and Harris, the versa- tile trio; Kittie Wells, in a selection of new songs; Smith and Champion, the comedy entertainers; Emery and Marlow, in an original travesty, and Kittie Clements, the Bowery girl. The concluding feature or the program is an original burlesque enti- tled “A Night in Paris.” The several com- edians have abundant scope for their fun, and the many pretty girls have an excel. lent opportunity to display their natty cos- tumes. “SOWING THE WIND."—Those who wit- nessed the performance of “Sowing the Wind” when presented in this city last s€ason will no doubt avail themselves of seeing it again during {ts run next week at the Academy of Music, and those who did not see it before have a treat in store for them. One {s apt to associate with the name of Grundy everything that 1s prim ond prudish. But “Sowing the Wind” is a play in the writing of which “Mrs. Grun- dy’’ was evidently not consulted. The play deals with a delicate subject. It is one of the merits of the play that it deals with ® delicate subject without being indelicate. The play is a singularly powerful one. It is so human that its interest is irresisti- ble. It is the old story of the sins of the father upon the children—the old problem of the unequal punishment the world metes to sinners of the weaker sex. It is not necessary to describe it in detall, as no description can do justice to the subtle and various motives with which it deals. To appreciate it one must see it acted. “A HIRED GIRL.”"—The next attraction at the Grand Opera House will be Charles E. Blaney’s latest production, ‘A Hired Girl," which is a musical comedy ap- proaching closely to comic opera. It is music from start to finish and few of the lines are spoken. The music is by Harry James, and, incidentally, a great topical songs and numbers from ular operas are introduced. The story of “A Hired Girl’ shows what possibilities there are for funny situations. Herr Ver Blots, @ graduate of the Conservatory of Music at Berlin, fearing the exposure of a se- cret marriage with a peasant girl, leaves his home and comes to America, where he secures the position of professor of music at Vassar College. He had been in Amer- ica but a@ few years when he married a poor American girl. Neither of them be- ing an economist, he secures the services of a hired girl to look after his apartments at the college. In her endeavor to protect the interests of her employers, she usually manages to mismanage every- thing. Among those to whom the the professor had confided the secret of his first marriage was Jonn Sanderson, a young American rake, who was also a student at the conservatory at Berlin. Sanderson had falsely reported to him the death of his first wife previous to his second marriage. ‘When Sanderson learned that the profes- sor had married a second time, he decided to hold the secret over him and compel him to introduce him to one of the heir- esses at Vassar as n Goods. But Sanderson also makes loves to the hired girl, whom he has heard is about to se- cure $100,000 for the death of her hus- band, who was killed in a stone quarry. Just as he is about to marry her,-tue pro- fessor receives proofs from Germany that his first wife really is dead and that his second marriage was legal. He promptly exposes the bogus lord, who is arrested on the charge of forgery. Collectors, waiters and “You Bet Gilbert,” a French ballet teacher, help to keep the fun from lagging. ‘The company numbers twenty-five peoplc, which izcludes seventeen - young wemen. Among Vassar, Boe en Baa be mn, hired girl, gives ‘lady fiends, The latter is quite a funetion, and the “growler” tly. ville houses during the past summer, ANNA HELD.eThe forthcoming week will witness the Pearance of Anné& Hedd and ‘her company. Miss Held will net only render those songs which are identified with her name and her fame, bu: will, i a@dition, give the ant- rated chorus, which bas made such a pro- wounced hit elsewhere. Regarding the chorus, it may be remarked thet the num- berless imitations of it which are now in existence are a gwaramtee of its popularity. But the fact remaims that while other managements have foend it possible to ob- tain a number ofteolered men who may be able to sing in unisom, they cannot dupli- cate Miss Held, whods, after all, the cen- tral and prominent figure in the feature. “The Cat and Cherub’ the Chinese trage- dy, whose success‘elsewhere is well known, will also be given by: the members of the original New York procuction. “The Cat and the Cherub” is a serious play, short and concntrated, and compresses inte little less than an hour’s perform- ance its whole story of love, rivalry, crime and vengeance. The scene is laid in the Chinese quarter of San _ Francisco, whither the conservative celestial seems to have transferred bodily the customs and traditions of Chira. The result is a tragc- dy, treated in a tragic vein, classic in its simplicity of plot, orthodox as to the unity of time and place, merciless-in making its perscnages-carry out the decrees of fate. This will be followed by ““A’Gay Deceiver,” @ farce in three acts, written by Paul Wil- stach, which runs as follows: Homer Love. Joy, a gay young married man, who has a sentimental regard for a prima donna, mas- querades as his brother, and, Visiting his home, @ little on her own account. Of. course, he Gare, net disclose his idertity, for fear of getting into trouble himself, and s0 has forced upon him to the Hmit a dose of his own medicine. In this Mr. Beach plays the gay deceiver, Mr.-Holland, the brother, and M. A. Kennedy: Eza Bayhyrd, a bachetor clubmer. Maric. Vallecu, as Althea Leigh- ter, prime. donna of the New. Girl Com- pany, and Lizzie-Evans,-as the gay de- celver’s gay wife; Harry Miils and Emile Collins are also in the cast. CHURCH - CONCERT.—An enjoyable concert was given last night at the West- ern Presbyterian Church.’ Despite the in- clemency of the weather, quite a large audience gathered to listen. to the songs and recitations, which were rendered -by scme good local talent. Mr. Humphreys and Miss Keleher were unable to be pres- ent, owing to sickness in the family. Mr. Harry Kimball opened with a wedding march by Buck, on the organ; Miss May Adele Levers and Mrs. Crossette Oxley, scprano and contralto, gave a duet, “Es- tudiantina;” Miss Bessie E. Cobaugh sang @ soprano solo in a pleasing manner, “Your Voice,” accompanied on the violin by Miss Westcott. Professor Arthur Yundt then filled part of the program by several selec- tions on the violin, banjo and mandolin, ac- companied by Miss Estelle Ellis: Miss May Adele Levers gave two numbers, “Gipsy Maiden” (Parker) and “Through Fairy- land,” accompanied in the last-by Profes- sor Yundt on the violin. She sang both numbers in an effective manner, adding to a clear pure voice a winning personality. Miss Kathrine Garner and Miss Lackye both recited and were rewarded by double encores. Mr. Eugene Coffin played hiseax- ophone solo, ‘Alice, Where Art Thou,” ac- companied by Mrs. Coffin. Mrs. Crossette Oxley, in the first part, sang “Because 1 Love You,” and a “Lullaby,” and at the clcse sang, by request, Sullivan’s “Lost Chord.” The accompanists were Mr. Kim- ball and Miss McKee. ——— ENTERTAINS iTS FRIENDS. District Counci; Ne. 1595, Provides a Pleasing rogram. Odd Fellows’ Hail was filled by an appre- clative audience Bhuriiday evening, January 27, the event being an entertainment ten- dered by District:Council, No. 1595, Royal Arcanum, to its fien@s. That the program was an exceptionally: good one was fully attested by the repeated applause given each succeeding mumber. The exercises were:opened by the Vega Mandolin Club; Mr. James H. Cathell sang a bass solo, and Mr. Nelson R. Wood of the National Museum) gave a-realistic imita- tion of the “Langwage of the Lower Ani- mals.” This was followed by a cake walk, given by ten puplis frem Miss Vergie Luck- ett's dancing:acagemy:, avhigh proved to be one of the- features-ef the’ evéning. Two cakes were :awapded to’ the? “two couples judged to “be entitled to them by a -.committee from the au- dience. Mrs. W. M.° Harris, jr., -ren- dered a banjo solo; Mr. A. R. Holden sang @ barytone solo entitled “The Happiest Land,” by Jude, and responded to an en- core; Mr. Harry L. Shackelford of the Burnt Cork Club next gave some negro oddities; Miss Amy Law sang a soprano solo entitled “Love Me Sweet,” by Ormsby, and was complimented with an encore, and Miss Dimple Shackeiférd came next in a fancy dance. A plano duo was given by Mrs. Frank Byram and Prof. Angelo Fro- nani, the number being the overture to “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” by Mendels- sohn. It was greeted with an encore. Mr. Thos. L. Jones next sang a tenor solo, en- titled “No Sweeter Words Were Ever Said,” by Stults, responding to an encore with “On the Banks of the Wabash.” Miss Isabel Shelton, a little girl of nine years, sang ‘'The Warmest Baby in the Bunch.” Some comic recitations were next given by Mr. Geo. Spiedel, and the program con- cluded with a trio composed of Misses kdna Doe and Mary H: Clear and Mr. B. Frank Myers, who rendered “O Restless Sea,” by White. Refreshments were served to the guests, after which dancing was in- dulged in. —>. THE BUILDING TRADES. Proceedings of Central Council Mect- ing Held Last Evening. At the meeting last evening’of the Build- ing Trades Council the delegates from Granite Cutters, Bricklayers, Electrical ‘Workers, Stone Masons, Plumbers and Steamfitters reported that their organiza- ticrs had decided to ally with the recently crganized National Building Trad2s Coun- cil. Delegates from other organizations stated that the question of national affilia- tion had not been considered by their re- spective unions. John Weber of the Bakers and Confec- tioners’ Union was admitted as a fraternal Aelegate from the Central Labor Unton, with all the privileges accorded delegates from other organizations. Th2 delegate of the Council to the Dis- trict Suffrage sociation reported that an open meeting of those favorable to suf- frage in the District will be held in Electri- cal Workers’ Hall Tuesday evening, Feb- ruary 15. It was also announced that S2n- ator Tillman and other prominent speakers will address the meeting. A bill, pi by the legislative com- mittee of the Central Labor Union, which relates to the employment of labor on pub- lic works in the District of Columbia, was read and unanimously indorsed. - + PEATT-DUTSCHE VEREIN. Local Society Givés Masked Ball at Maseniea Temple. Masks and merriment were in order last evening at Maeohic ®emple, the occasion being the first «masquerade ball of the Platt-Dutsche Verein: The guests included a large number ¢& visitors from Baltimore, the majority beimg members of the Oukel Fees Verein. «A general good time was enjoyed by all, those:who appearing in the most effective comtumes receiving desirable ‘The ball was managed by the following committee: _ Wiiiiaza Wiegmann, Theo. Lohmeyer, Frits: Witte, Aug. Schmidt, Charles Stello, Henry:Reh, Charles Dismer, William Voigt; Aug, :Daets, Henry Klinge, William Dreyer, Aug Voigt, Louis Ilimer, Ernst Brandt, Rud,.Reh, :Charies _Wieg- mann, Henry Wiebkimg and Fr: Reckeweg. goes principals -age aM well known actors, | who have made Bits dn continuous vaude- is surprised to find his: wife flirting CARE OF THE ORPHANS, Annual Election of Officers of a Local Institution. Many of the friends of the Washington City Orphan Asylum, 14th and 8 streets northwest, attended the annual meeting of that institution, which was held yester- day afternoon in the chapel. The children Were present and an address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Greene, pastor of Calvary Bap- tist Church. = The repert of the secretary stated that during the year forty-niae children were received, thirty-two boys and seventeen girls. Forty-four have left the institution, of whom sixteen have been returned to relatives and friends. Sixteen huve been adopted. Stx girls have reached the age of eighteen years, the time when, according to the constitution, they must leave the asylum. Three boys have reached the age of fourteen and suitable homes have been provided for them. Three have been dis- missed for bad conduct and sent to friends. There have been no geuths among the children, One hundred and nineteea chil- dren are now in the institution. The receipts for the year was stated to be $14,215.56, and there is a balance of $753.60. Members of the voard of managers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. S. P. Lee, first directress; Mrs. W. M. Merrick, second directress; Mrs. Wright Riv treasurer; Miss Stinemeiz, secreiary; M1 Z. T. Sowers, corresponding secretary; Mi: Strong, registrar; Mrs. Edwin Green, Mrs. George 8S. Gideon, Mrs, A. Y. P. Garnett, Mrs. M. G. Emery, Mrs. George M. Head, Mrs. I. La Rue Johnson, Mrs. 8. Wocd- ward, Mrs. George N. J3eale, Miss Waite, Miss Temple, Miss Hodzg=; honorary mem- ber, Mrs. L. D. Gilman; board of trustecs, Mr. J. J. Darlington, Mr. F. B. McGuire, Mr. Reginald Fendali, Mr. Blair Lee, end Justice Shepard, Court of Appeals, : —— HONORS FOR CORRIGAN. Plans for Celebrating Anniversary of His Elevation to Episcopacy. The New York Herald of today says: Catholic clergy and laity of this archdiocese will on Wednesday, May 4, celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the cievation of His Grace the Most Rev. Michael Augustin Corrigan to the episcopate. The jubilee wilt extend over the following Sunday, and will close with a pontifical high mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral. Preparations are al- ready under way to make this celebration one of the notable events of a generation. Committees of priests and laymen will be appoinied to work out the details. Natur- ally, Bishop Farley will be the head of the clerical committee, and it is probable that Colonel John McAnerney of the Seventh National Bank will be chairman of the lay committee. The prime movers in the cele- bration are Judge Joseph F. Day, Stephen Farley, John D. Crimmins and the Rev. M. A. Taylor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. An executive committee will be gotten together to bezin the work. Notable features of the celebration will be a high mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, presentation of address>s and sermons and a banquet. The most distinguished men in the country will be invited to honor one of the most scholarly of American ecclesias- tics. It is whispered, by the way, that one of the gifts may be a red hat from the Pope to the archbishop of the groatest dio- cese in the country. The erchbishop’'s well wishers believe this would be @ gracefui compliment on the part of his holiness. ‘THE PROPOSED HORSE SHOW. Likely to Be Held in Convention Hall in April. Mr. Hasry E. Fields, the promoter of the horse show proposed to be held here next April, is much encouraged by the interest taken in the affair by local people, as well as by men throughout the country. It is proposed to hold the show in Convention Hall, probably during the first week in April, and a prize list amounting to $5,000 has been arranged. Entries have already been assured from a large number of horse owners, and there is every indication that Washington's first horse show will be hardly second in a so- cial and financial way to the one annually held in New York, where the horse show is always the event of the social season. = Prominent Arrivals. Mr. George E. Leighton of St. Louis, a member of the Indianapolis monetary com- mission, is at the Arlington. Adjt, Gen. H. A. Axline of Ohio is at the Arlington. He is here on business con- nected with the National Guard. Mr. George W. Boyd, assistant general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania rail- read, is at the Arlington. Mr. George H. Daniels, general passen- ger agent of the New York Central rail- road, is at the Shoreham. 2 Rev. Charles F. Dole of Boston, awelative of President Dole of Hawaii, is at the Ar- lington. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps Stanford of San Francisco arrived in the city last night and are at the Arlington. Mrs. J. Munro Lampman of Scotland is at the Shoreham. Mrs. George E. Weed of Boston has apartments at the Arlington for a few weeks. Mr. Horace Y. C. Wheeler of London is at the Shoreham. Mrs. Charles A. Wendell and Mrs. Wil- liam Hoyt Tillman of New York are at the Shoreham. Judge E. G., Johnson of Elyria, Ohio, is at the Ebbitt. —— To Remove Clond to Title. For the purpose of removing a cloud upon the title, a bill in equity, asking that cer- tain old assessments levied many years ago on property owned by her shall be annulled has been filed by Susan Fletcher. The Dis- trict Commissioners are named as defend- ants. Fat is absolutely necessary as an article of diet. If it is not of the right kind it may not be digested. Then the body will not get enough of it. In this event there is fat-star- vation. Scott’s Emulsion supplies this needed fat, of the right kind, in the right quantity, and in the form al- ready partly digested. As a result all the organs and tis- sues take on activity. : ‘BO, and $1.00, all druggists. SOOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. os Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, | a ariging cured. PGnovEn GRAHAM'S Remedy ie n specific. The first removes all distress permanent Er Newburgh POPS OSP OG 0 ESOS OOHOTGOD Bread-and cake made with Cleveland’s baking. powder keep ‘their natural freshness and flavor. ; For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and Leath ig goo Lutz & Co., Aigo big line ot fnp Tiobee and Daring Gloves. DUCRO’S - BLIXIR © highly recommended as a remedy for lung dis SoS ree ae eGo. New vos. Gel-w, 52,14 Spell Curtails Supplics and Raises Prices. ‘There was a coating of ice over the river this morning, but it was not thick enough to interfere with the movements of the steamers. The high wind yesterday and Monday made the water so rough that freezing was almost an impossibility. Oys- ter boats are experiencing considerable dif- ficulty In reaching this city, and dealers are relying for supplies largely upon the river steamers. There are eight or ten boats of oysters at the wharf, but their owners have been holding back for better prices. A local dealer told a Star reporter this morning that elready an advance of 30 per cent in prices has been made. Men along the river front do not antici- pate that the cold spell will be protracted, end the advanced price for oysters will not be long maintained. The water has not been unusually high, except for one day, and the absence of high water, the river- men think, is due to the high northwest winds. Fishermen, who went down the river some days ego to get everything in readi- ness for an early opening of the season, have had to abandon the tishing shores at & great expense to the operators. As many as fifty men were at some of’ the shores, but the freeze-up will aecessarily delay the work. There is considerable ice in the creeks, and until it entirely disappears the nets cannot be put in the water on account of the floating ice. The storm belig 80 general the fish mar- ket will be crippled for several days, and its effect, the dealers say, will be felt more during the early part of next week than it is at present. Because of the severe weath- er in New England very little fish from there can reach here this week. A tele- gram from dealers at Rockland, Me., yes- terday stated that no fish could be hauled because of the condition of the roads lead- ing to shipping points on the railroads. Several boxes of southern fish, chiefly shad from Florida, reached here yesterday an‘l today. Prior to the present cold spell a big supply of herring was caught from the Po- tomac. ——— TURLEY GETS THE NOMINATION. Democratic Caucus at Memphis Names Successor to Senator Harris. A dispatch from Nashville, Tenn., last night says: The democratic legislative cau- cus on the first ballot tonight nominated for United States senator Thomas B. Turley of Memphis, to fill the unexpired term of Isham G. Harris. Mr. Turley was appoint- €d senator by Governor Taylor after Se ator Harris’ death. The result was a surprise, for it was not cxpected trat the deadlock would be brok- en 80 soon. The 145th and final ballot stood: Turley, 46; McMillan, 43; Taylor, i. Efforts had been made during the day to induce Mr. Turley to withdraw in Gov- ernor Taylor's behalf. He positively re- fused. Then negotiations to deliver the Taylor vote to Mr. Turley were begun, and resulted in the dropping of Governor Tay- lor and the delivery of a sufficient number of votes to Mr. Turley to nominate. Mr. Turley was notified and brought to the capitol. He addressed a large audience. The joint convention of the two houses of the legislature will elect Mr. Turley senator tomorrow at noon. His term will expire March 4, 1901. Mr. Turley is fifty-three years old, one of the most prominent lawyers in Memphis, an ex-confederate soldier and a 16 to 1 free silver democrat. Se A Piano Recital. An enjoyable piano recital was given last evening at the music rooms of Sanders & Stayman by Miss Virginie Bestor, assisted by Miss Mary M. Lockwood, soprano, and Miss Radcliffe, accompanist. Miss Bestor rendered effectively compositions of Beet- hoven, Scarlatti, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Ckopin-Liszt, Von Fielitz, G. Schumann and Pachulski. The songs of Miss Lockwood * included compositions by Mendelssohn, Hahn, Lully and De Fesch. The recital was well at-% terded, the audience expressing its appro- val of the efforts of the entertainers through the medium of generous applause. Royal Baking Powder | never fails. Alum pow- | ders do. A single bak-| | ing spoiled wastes more | | than the difference in | | cost of a whole year’s OFFICER McDANIEL DEAD, / Contracted Paeumonia While in Line of Duty. Policeman R. P, McDaniel of the second precinct died ‘at Garfield Hospital yester- day afternoon. His death was due to Pneumonia, contracted while doing duty during the wet weather more than a week ago. He had been off duty on account of illness for several days, and it is thought he returned to duty too soon, The deceased was about thirty years old, and was a widower, leaving a son five’ years ol Tomorrow his body will, be taken to his late home, near Marshall Hi Md., for interment. — Rev. Dr. Henry Burkowitz of Philadele phia, chancellor of the Chautauqua brancll of the Council of Jewish Women, was given a reception by the Washington section of the council Mondey night at the Con- cordia Club, corner of 6th and D streets northwest. Dr. Burkowitz delivered an elo- quent and scholarly address on “The Gifts of the Jews to Humanity,” reciting their contributions to music, poetry, art, litera- ee vn npg ond The x were inavgurat ayer Rev. Dr. L. Stern sand during mp tnd ing vocal and instrumental music w: rendered by Miss Lucia Nola, Miss F becca Behrens and Mr. Sol Minst Mrs, Samuel Oppenheimer presided. = You can be healthy Only when your Blood is rich In materials Necessary to Repair the waste Of the system. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Keeps the blood Rich and pure, Expels germs of Scrofula, salt rheum, Cures rheumatism, Dyspepsia, catarrh, And gives strength. Do not buy unknown Preparations. Hood's Sarsaparilla has a record Of cures unequaled By any other. Sora 2) eer The Preferred Stock of the Pillow Inhaler Co. is now of- fered at par ($5 a share), pay- ing 8 per cent. Have you seen the Pillow Inhaler? If not then call or send for prospectus, 31 Corcoran Building. Office hours 8 to 5 and 7 to 10. t MUSICAL AND LIT) Introducing Musical Mlustrations wu PROF. H. METROPOLITA der the ‘Directi: CLAY MURRAY, BAPTIST CHAPEL, A sts. ne., B. 2, 1898, AT 8 PM. Benefit of § Adzissi ILLUSTRATED LECTURE ON Grace Chureh, 9th ‘and Feb. 4, 8 p.m. ing xt door, Proceeds GET YOUR LUN SONIC TEMPLE, 2 MARK’S HOME-MADA cry . THEATER. ng Matinee Saturday. EMENT OF IS SKINNER, In His New and Successful Romantic Comedy, Prince Rudolph. NE. SEATS THURSDAY, | baking powder supply. CITY ITEMS. Get a “Dove B: Ham .and learn for yourself that they have no equal for mild cure and delicious flavor. Miller & Krogmann, Center & N. L. Mkts. Never Mind if It is Cold. Let us start papering the rooms. Finest work here. $2 up. N@LTE, 810 9th st. eee A Genuine 98c. Sale. All our $2, $2.50 and $3 Saxony Wool Ger- man Hand-knit Jackets, %8c., & a. m. to 7 p.m. daily. No hour limit. Plenty peo- ple to wa!t on you. Till stock is exhausted. Too many left over on account of mild winter; need room for spring goods. C. AUERBACH, 7th and H, “The Knit Jacket Man.” Established 1872. fel-3t Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mb5-m,w.f,stf AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA. TONIGHT, 8:15. THURSDAY—MATINFE—SA’ AY “A PARIS MODEL.” Comedy in Three Acts by JANE MAULDIN- PEIGL. Direction of RUDOLPH ARONSON. NENT WEEK— ANNA HELD 415 conjunction with The Cat and the Cherub. fe2-+tt 0 So. RUSSELL Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Matinee Wede SMITH A BACHEL( ACADEMY. Every Evening, Matinee Saturda THE GREAT EAST INDIA WAR SPECTACLE, SHANNON «. SIXTH the A thrilling story of the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857, introducing the young Romantic Actor, W. H. POWER. “Ex SEATS THURSDAY, WEEK, SYDNEY GRUNDY'S MASTERPIECE, ‘The Great Sex Against Sex Drama, SOWING THE WIND. fe2-30tt RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers, WEEK JAN. 31. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Hyde’s Comedians AND Helene [lora. HIGH. CLASS VAUDEVILLE ACTS. POPULAR PRICES. Next Attraction—BLANEY’S HIRED GM Ja31-6t-24 LAFAYETTE = = Tonight ‘Matinee Saturday. MR. CHARLES FROIHMAN Presents Mr. JOHN __DREW "A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE. = SEATS ON SALE . | THURSDAY. Pal Ga Accompanied by CHAS. B. LLANFORD, REPERTOIRE:—Monday, RICHELIEU; Tuesday and Satarday, RICHARD 1; Ws Maines, iF 3 Saturday Matinee, JULIUS CAE- fel-sott ERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. K mo ALL THIS WEEK. Gay| Tlasqueraders Buricoate Spectacular Vaudeville. We Crosk Black Burlesquers. 1J0U THEATER. ay Mat. Every Day—Every ye 20, 30, Boe. High-clase Vaadeville . JA8. EF. HOEY, TROJ. ‘TED WATER. ai A, ANT MELONS AND HUMAN MUSIC SHEET, ja31__—SsTEN OTHER RED HOT Mesmerism --- Hypnotism, ILLUSTRATED BY PROF.