Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1898, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEME) ‘TS TONIGHT. Academy of Music_—“Sowing the Wind.” Bijou Theater.—High-class specialti Columbia Theater.—“A Gay Deceiver” and Anna Held. Grand Op2ra House.—“A Hired Girl.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Black Crook Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Thomas W. Keene and Charlies B. Hanford in “Richelieu.” New National Theater—Sol Smith Rus- sell ‘A Bachelor s Romance.” Carroll Institute Hall.—Fair for benefit of Shrine of the Sacred Heart. > EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. muel J. Pentz for Glymont and jate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. mer Harry Randall for Colonial and river landings at 7 a.m leave 13% street and Pe: avenue for Arlington hourly from 5 S p.m. Tyains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30 am., 12:05 4 and 4:15 p.m. ‘Trains leave Aqueduct bridg> for Arling- ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly. enna es MAPLE SYRUPS IN CARAFFES, 45c. —The Syrup comes direct from the maple groves of Vermont—pure, with the delicious sap flavor. The Caraffes are handsome in design, and very useful when empty. JNO. C. WALKER, Grocer, 1711-13 Pa. ave. IF YOUR WATER PIPES OR FAUCETS leak have thera put in order by S. S. SHEDD & BRO., 432 Sth st. nw. ——_--— GAS AND OIL HEATERS REDUCED ID PRICE. $ Miller Ofl Stoves now $4.75. $4.90 Standard Oil Stoves now $3.50; Puritan Ot! Heaters for $3.50; Gas Stoves to heat bath rooms, $ Y'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. KE Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; § city c. D. KENNY. ze —— SPRING LAMB. Canada Mutton, New York Ri Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, wing. Center mkt. Corned Beel a specialty. ees et Call on Pillow Inhaler Co., bldg., and see invention. CITY AND DISTRICT. ——_____ TEMPLE FUND. Corcoran FOR THE An Enjoyable Concert Given at the Cotumbia Theater. The concert at the Columbia Theater last night for the benefit of the building fund of the new temple, given under the aus- pices of the Young People’s Temple So- ciety, Was a pronounced success. The au- dience was large and the program was an excellent one. An orchestra of sixty per- formers, under the leadership of Mr. Sol Minster, was the chief attraction to mu- sicians, for it played in good form, and it made manifest Mr. Minster’s ability as a conductor. It is rarely that instrumental- ists assembled for a specific purpose pl with such precision and expression, and it is a triumph of the conductor when he can hold stch a force so well in hand. Mr. Minster also played two violin solos—the Preislied from “Die Meistersinger” and Sarasate’s Gypsy Dances—in such a man- her as to demonstrate anew his right to be considered in the front rank of local His technical skill, his sym- i spirit violinists. Pathetic touch and his musicianly fully justified the applause that was him. The Saengerbund Du es Noch” and “Die such a manner as to elicit warm applause. The work of this organization is constant- ly improving and testifies to the industry and the ability of its Mr. Henry Xander. The vocal were Mrs. Kitty Thompson-Berry, who sang the “Pearl of Brazil,” with flute obligato by Mr. Jaeger; M rest Barnes, who gave “My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair,” and a Spring Song; Mr. Frederic Crosby, who was heard in “A V: Hair” and De Koven's “ et in Her Love ondoliers’ Song,” and Mr. James Nolan, who sang “Oh, Hear the Wild Wind Blo Mr. Arthur D. Mayo played a piano solo with that artistic finish for which he is well known. a es Enjoy Nature's Beauties, Visit Gude's pring Flower Show. the Lilies of the Valley particularly. Advertisement. —_<——_ The Coming Elks’ Benefit. The annual entertainment of the Wash- ington Lodge of Elks in aid of its charit fund is always one of the great theater events of the year, but this year’s show promises to be t sSreatest one that has ever been given at any time by this well- known organiza It will comprise the Best array of stage talent In all lines of theater business, including tragedy, com- edy, burlesque and vaudeville, and will be tkcroughly enjoyable in every feature. The on. show will begin at noon Friday next, Feb. ruary 11, and will in all probability last about six hours, during which time seme of the best known people in the various lines of the stage world enum- erated above~ will appear to the immense audience that the tainment is sure to draw. The enter- tainment will be in the nature of a con- tinuous performance, and the various acts will follow each other in quick sue Those who wish to see all of the perform- ance will do w Il to remember that it be- gins exactly at ‘ ck. Not a Game of Blind Man‘s Bluft. We don’t ask you to go blindly Into the Purchase of butter. We only ask you to ecme and test our Butter. 5-lb. box, $ Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. "Phone Advertisemen — + Woman's Society Mecting. A meeting cf the Woman's Anthropologi- 1 Society was held Saturday afternoon at lumbian University. Miss Alice F. Fletcher, the president, presided. Two Papers were read,as follows: “Efforts Made Toward the Better Housing of the Wash- ington Poo! by Mrs. E. Y. O’Brien, and “Thoughts Suggested by ‘Kidd's Socal Evolutio: by Mrs. A. F. Dean. A discussion followed the reading of the Mrs. O'Brien referred to what been accomplished by the Sanitary Improvement Company of this city, and stated that the row of houses erected by that company in this city was rented, and that additional ground has been purchased on the same street, which it is the inten- tion of the company to improve in the eyring by the erection of similar houses. Trustees’ sale of valuable improved real estate, Nos. 1142 to 1151, inclusive, 19th st. n.w., also eight houses in alley, begin- wing at 4 tomorrew afternoon. See adver- tisement . nt Death of Retired Policeman. John McLean Buil, an ex-sergeant of po- ed Saturday at his home, No. 2028 eet northwest. The deceased was ted with the police force for many years, and was retired when he had be- come too old for service. He served as a soldier in the Mexican war and later for three months in the war of the rebellion. Soon after his discharge from the last gervice he became a member of the police ferce, and was active as such until re- tired. His funeral took place from his late residence this afternoon. ———._ —_ First Sunday Openin; The rooms of the Washington Free Library were opened to the public yester- day afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30. This was its first Sunday opening. Mr. E. 8. Palm- er, a member of the board of trustees, was in charge, thus avoiding the necessity of taking the day of rest away from the employes of the library. A large number of people came in dur- ing the afternoon, the visitors embracing all classes, and the hours were spent in the perusal of the books and magazines. wigs eas Suit for Partition. A sult In equity asking the partition of certain property left by the will of Louisa D. Stewart, who died January 11, 1887, has been filed by Marion R. Stewart, Rose G. Stewart and John F. Stewart. Blanche B. Stewart and four others are mentioned as defendants. The solicitor for the complain- ants is John J. Dolan. |B. AND O. GRADE CROSSINGS The Company Anxious to Avoid Expense of Elevated Tracks. Proposition for a Union Depot in Georgetown Under Combination With Norfolk and Western. According to the present arrangement, a conference will take place this week be- tween the District Commissioners and Re- ceiver Cowen of the Baltimore and Ohio tailroad Company, for the purpose of further discussing plans by which the grade crossings of that company in this city may be abolished. In this connection it is interesting to note that the files of The Star, just twenty-four years ago this month, show that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company submitted a plan to the District government for the erection of a new passenger station at New Jersey evenue and C street northwest, but the old depot which had been an eyesore to the citizens of Washington, as well as to mil- lions of visitors to the national capital for many years, is there yet. In the same connection it may be stated that a biil has been passed by the legis- lature of Virginia, under the terms of wich the Norfolk and Western Railroad Cempany is authorized to build a line from Front Royal, Warren county, to a point in Fairfax county, opposite this city. The predecessor of the Norfolk and Western, the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company, long desired to build a short line from Front Royal to the District line, and se- cured a charter from the legislature of Virginia for that purpose. Financial difli- culties, however, intervened. The road went into the hands of receivers, and until ce its reorganization as the Norfolk and Western it has been unable to do any- thing in the matter of building new lines, er desirable it might be to possess Proposed Combination. It is believed in some circles that if the Norfolk and Western does build the short line referred to, and can secure from Con- gress permission to enter the District, that company and the Baltimore and Ohio will together build a union depot in George- tewn. It is further believed that the man- agement of the Baltimore and Ohio would prefer to do this to incurring the expense which would be necessary in order to ele- vate its tracks within the city limits in the northeast section. There is considerable agitation among those interested on this subject and Re- ceiver Cowen has on several occasions In- timated that the expense of elevating the tracks and building a proper station here weuld cost in the neighborhood of $5,000,- 600, and thai this would if made be done at the sole expense of ‘the Washington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The entire line of the Washington branch covers but thirty-one miles. It is double- tracked, and, with the Washington termi- nals is valued at but $5,000,000. It is, there- fcre, not venturing too much to assert that if the improvements are to be consum- mated, the funds for the purpose will have to be provided from some other source than a mcrtgage on the Washington branch. A very prominent official of the Balti- more and Ohio, in speaking to a Star re- porter on this subject, said it was a fore- gene conclusion that’ the Baltimore and Ghio would have to abolish grade cross- ings in Washington before many years, and that the money needed would be fur- nished by a syndicate for the use of which the company or companies using the im- proved facilities would pay a proper ren- tal. Lack of Facilities. Each of the railroads which enters Wash- ington is cramped for want of proper ter- minal faciliti As is well Known the Pennsylvania, Southern and Chesapeake and Ohio companies, respectively, have ar- renged to provide for new and greater ac- commodations both in Washington and its vieinity. The Baltimore and Ohio and Nor- folk and Western have not. President Henry Fink of the Norfolk and Western, in a conversation with a Star reporter some time ago, aGmitted that his ny was anxious to secure a terminai hington, and intimated the willing- his company to join hands with the Baltimore and Ohio and erect a union depot in Georgetown. There would be no use, he said, of attempting to have the Norfolk and Western use the Pennsyl- vania terminals, as not only had the Penn- sylvania not invited them to do so, but on a previous occasion, when a bill was be- fere Congress to give his company the right to enter the District, that company used {ts influence to defeat it. The Balti- more and Ohio had, however, extended to the Norfolk and Western all the accommo- dations in its power, and the Norfolk and Western was disposed to reciprocate to the fullest extent it was able. > Company D's Second Assembly. A hop was given by Company D, 5th Bat- talion, District of Columbia National Guard, at the National Rifles’ Armory Thursday evening. This was the second one of the monthly entertainments arranged for by the company for the present season. The removal of the Guard to the Pennsylvania avenue quarters necessitated storage of government property, including all dress suits of Company D, for which reason last evening’s event was made entirely in- formal. Among those present were: Misses Mamie Chism, Addie England, Jessie Hicks, Led- erer, Lucy Hamilton, May Malone, Stutberger, Loise Watson, Maud Wagner, Bruckheimer, Mrs. L. Williams, Mrs. Lela Johnson, Miss Hannah V. Long, Mrs. C. R. Sherwood, Mrs. Nellie V. Suess, Mrs. S. B. England, Mrs. B. B. Magruder, Misses Edith Camp, Besste Chism, Mary Bresna- han, Mrs. Bertha C. Spear, Mrs. H. C. Jones, Misses Mana Willard, Ida Spear, Edna Coale, Agnes Turner, Pauline Helmuth, Marian Skinner, Mrs. Nettie Strasberger, Capt. and Mrs. W. H. Mellach, Mrs. Wm. Douglas, Misses A. Zeller, 8. Johnson, 8. Williams, Mollie Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Williams, Mrs. Olive Padgett, Mrs. Mamie Lyons, Misses Mary C. harris, Pearl Evans, Rosy Kahlert and Rosy Grou- lands; Messrs. Charles Robey, Geo. F. Johnson, Kirk McMurtrte, Irvan Hodlander, Mac Stern, P. K. McCuen, W. C. Wood- ward, Milton Strasberger, Milton Dam- mann, C. B. Wallace, Chas. P. Fox, Arthur Camp, O. C. Hicks, Lemuel 8. Brown, Judge Meis, J. Carnden Gall, Millard F. Eckloff, Peter Haynes, Ed. Rocke, Prof. Wiikinson, Leon Reitzenstein, Romie Lyon, A. Searfa, Sergt. A. F. Burdine, John Maecker, Wm. L. Boswell, Don C. Patter- son, Eugene Frederick, Claud Mahon, Dan- Jel Brett, Paul Hughes, Claud Carroll, M. E. Kahn, F. P. Wilkinson, R. L. Claiborn, J. W. Thomas, G. W. Vaughn, M. A. Healy, Cc. E. Johnson, P. F. Haman, Edward Man- ders, Corporal Kosker R. Murry, Geo. Me - ler, O. H. Tracy, Prof. J. B. Caldwell, Lieut. F. Carroll Mattingly, Jas. F. Carmody. ‘The music was furnished by Prof. Harry Davey’s orchestra. The success of the event was due to the efforts of the commit- tee of entertainment, composed of Capt. Geo. W. England, Don C. Patterson, Sergt. Fr. P. Smith, Sergt. W. H. Kesper and Mil- lard F. Eckloff. —————— Hopes for a Solution. Commissioner Wight has had a confer- erce with the health officer and Mr. War- field, the garbage contractor for the Dis- trict, for the purpose of perfecting, if pos- sible, some plan which will remedy the defects which have accompanied the col- lection and disposal of garbage during the summer seasons. Several plans were dis- evssed at the conference, but no conclusion was reached, and Mr. Wight will confer again with Mr. Warfield and the health officer in the matter. He hopes that some system will be devised which will satisfac- torily solve the difficulty. Loe Under the Four-Fold Pledge. A regular session of Minnehaha Temple was held Saturday afternoon. Two new members were initiated, Harry Burlingame, chief templar, in the chair. After intermis- sion, a violin and piano duet was renuered by Olive Mills and Mable Montgomery; a recitation by Cralle Lawrenson, and piano solo by Laura Black. Instructive ad- dresses were given by Mr. S. W. Russell and Miss Nannie T. Daniel, superintendent. The members «“ Minnehaha Temple will pay a return visit to Star of Hope Temple next Friday evening. Friends Greet Him on His Seventy- Fifth Birthday. High tribute was paid last night to Mr. Werner Sucss, one of the oldest inhabi- tants of the District, at his residence, 1013 10th street, on the occasion of his seventy- fifth birthday. The testimonial tendered him was a surprise banquet, preceded by a@ serenade. Mr. Simon Wolf made the opening address in his usual happy vein, and he was followed by Mr. E. Berliner, Mr. Wm. Elterich, editor of the Washing- ten Review, and others. Mr. Suess was deeply moved and for a time cduld hardly find words to express his feelings. Among those present were Mr. Simon Wolf, Mr. Wm. Elterich, Mr. Jos. Lyons, Mr. Jos. Auerbach, Mr. Wm. Hahn, Mr. E. Berliner, Mr. Fred Gaisberg, Mr. Charles Gaisberg, Mr. Joseph Senders, Mr. W. S. Darby, Mr. I. W. Nord- linger, Mr. ard Mrs. Weber, Mr. J. Schultz- bach, Mr. Wellhauer and Mrs. Suess, the wife of the celebrant. The serenade party was a brass quartet, consisting of Messrs. Harry Stone, Wm. Grosskurth, Walter Smith and Fred Wellhausen. Mr. Suess was for many years connected with the United States coast survey, traveled as assistant to Prof. Tyndail, worked together with the late Prof. Jos. Henry and has been for ten years connected with Mr. Berliner in the latter's laboratory in this city. = ADMITTING POST COMMANDERS. Proposed Change in Composition of G. A. R. Eneampment. When Arthur Hendricks was elected com- Mander of the department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, the interest in the annual encampment did not cease. From present indications there will be as much discussion at tonight’s meeting over the admission of post commanders to future conventions as there was over the election. The meeting for this evening was set epart for the purpose cf presenting reports from special committees, the consideration of resolutions, miscellaneous business and other routine matters. ‘Ihe chief conten- tion is aroused by a resolution which pro- vides for a change in the composition of the encampment, admitting regularly all the past post commanders. As the whole number of such officers is not less than 230, and the present vote of the encamp- ment is only this is regarded as a very radical measure. Until 1893, past pest commanders were admitted to the encampments, but the department then took the stand that if the various posts wanted to be represented by their former pmmanders they might send them as dele- gates. The fact that the encampment is growing decidedly smaller each year and the post commanders have been men of high qualifications and experience in Grand Army business ts urged as a very favorable argument in favor of their ad- ssion. The opposition to the resolution is based on the claim that its adoption would rob the encampment of its character as a representative assembly. Of the ist of resolutions submitted one relates to Cuba, another to Hawaii and several to the pension question, A meet- ing of the officers elected Friday night will be held during the evening, probably at the close of the session, when the time for the installation ceremonies will be fixed. a VERDICT OF THE JURY. Railway Employes Not Responsible for Death of John A. Brown. Saturday afternoon, after the close of The Star's report of the inquest held in the case of John A. Brown, the express driver who was killed at the Maryland avenue and 6th gtreet crossing, in South Washington, Thursday night, several ad- ditional witnesses were examined. They gave unimportant testimony. The jury, in reaching a conclusion, paid special at- tention to the testimony of the gatemen concerning the conduct of pedestrians when the gates are down. As published in Saturday's Star, the gateman said persons frequently go under the gates when they are closed, and when warned of the danger, they indulge in pro- fane and abusive language The verdict of the jury was: “We, the jury, find from the evidence that John A. Brown came to his death between 8 and 9 o'clock p.m., Thursday, February 1898, at the Maryland avenue and 6th street crossing, southwest, by being struck and run over by engine No. 51 of the Phila- delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore rail- road. No blame is attached to the em- ployes of the railroad company, and the jury recommends that instead of the single bar gates the steam railroad companies entering this city be required by the au- thorities to place drop gates or safety picket gates at all street crossings.” The body of the dead man was turned over to relatives for burial. A copy of the verdict will probably be transmitted to the authorities by the coroner, in order that the recommendation of the jury may be considered. os CLOSE OF CONVENTION. Woman's Relief Corps Concludes Its Annual Program, The Wonn’s Relief Corps of the De- partment of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, held its third and concluding evening's session at Grand Army Hall Sat- urday right, Mrs. Bayne presiding. The reports from the different officers, which were presented last Thursday evening, were placed before the council and adopted. After the reading of the reports the newly elected officers of the department were an- nounced and escorted to the platform by the officers of the corps. Greetings were exchanged, and an address was made by Mr. Arthur Hendricks, the new department commander. Mrs. Ida B. Hendricks was elected direc- tor to the Federation of Woman's Clubs, which will meet in this city next October. ys Thompson, Mrs. F. I. Howell . B. Tew were elected delegates, end Mrs. EB. A. Chambers, Mrs. A. Frost and Mrs. M. V. Noah were elected alter- nates to the same gathering. The conven- tion then adjourned sine die. Se A Tour Around the World. Mr. Bureham Harding conducted a tour arcund the world from New York city through Europe, Asia and part of Africa and then back to the starting place, via San Francisco, at the Carroll Institute Saturday evening. Mr. Harding had a large and appreciative audience, and his auditors were rewarded with an interest- ing and instructive talk. The lecture was given under the auspices and for the bene- fit of the International Brotherhood League and dealt with the experiences of the lec- turer in making such a trip. Mr. Harding added to the attractiveness of his talk by ¢isplaying a number of handsome stere- cptican views, some of which were of ex- traordinary beauty. ——— Mrs, Holman Receives a Call. Mrs. Jenny Rawlins Holman, called to this city on account of the illness of her brother, James B. Rawlins, who is confined to his room at 911 M street northwest, was visited last night by the officers and mem- bers of John A. Rawlins Post No. 1, G. A. R. Mrs. Holman is the daughter of the late Gen. Jchn A. Rawlins, chief of Gen. Grant's staff during the war, and Grant’s first Secretory of War. She resides at Barnagat Park, N. J. i Unexpected Cold Bath. Thomas Monohan, whose home is at 417 G street southwest, was given an unex- pected cold bath Saturday night and might have lost his Hfe had it not been for the prompt and effective work of Policeman “Sentag. The young man was walking on the 7th street wharf and accidentally fell into the water at a point where the éce had been broken. He was removed to his home in the patrol wagon. ee Alleges Highway Robbery. _Charles Lucas» made complaint to the police yesterday that he had been knocked down and robbed of $10 by a colored man Saturday night. He lives at 1319 Vermont avenue, His story is that the robbery took place near North Capitol street and Mas- sachusetts avenue, when he was on “his way home. He gave the name of his al- leged robber and the police are looking for Meeting Saturday ef the Local Committee on Entertainment. Ar a quarters for State Delegations—Cir- cular by Committee on Finance. There was a meetingiof the local execu- tive committe of the National Educational Association at the Columbian University Saturday afternoon. <The meeting was presided over by Rev. B. L. Whitman, D.D.. chairman. Others present were Mr. Thomas W. Smith, Mr. Archibald Green- lezs, Mr. James W. Whelpley, president of the board of school trustees; Dr. Edward M. Gallaudet, Professor Bernard T. Jan- ney, Col. H. F. Blount, Mr. Alexander T. Stuart, Dr. James H. N. Waring, Mr. Pear- son, Miss Annie T. Smith, Mrs. Sara A. Spencer and Superintendent W. B. Powell. Th2 matter of the location of different state headquarters was brought up by Mr. Pearson, as he stated he had received let- ters from the chairmen of state delegations in regard to the matt2r. It was finally de- cided that the several state headquarters should be near the national headquarters in hotels. Dr. Whitman and Superintend- ent Powell were named as a subcommittee to_help Mr. Pearson in his work. he matter of the resolution adopted by the board of school trustees, at a recent special meeting, which prevents any school official from soliciting subscriptions or mem- bership to the association from any public school teacher, was brought up by Mr. Smith, who asked for authority to appoint @ subcommitiee on finance, to be composed of teachers. Mr. Smith’s attention was directed to this resolution. He said he had failed to und2rstand it as prohibiting the teachers from soliciting contributions. He said If he was given authority to name this committee he would go before the board of school trustees and ask for authority for the teachers named to receive contribu- tions from their fellows. Mr. Whelpley’s Views. It was stated by Mr. Whelpley that he at first thought the resolution would be re- considered. As the public and the press seemed to be in favor of it, however, he did not think it probable that any further action would be taken by the board. He said he would call a mesting of the board if Mr. Smith was given authority to name such a commitiea, and let -him state his case before it. The resolution by which Mr. Smith was to be given authority to name the commit- tee on behalf of himself and colleagues present was objected to by Superintendent Powell as being an act of insubordination on their part if they voted for it, and placing them in a position of not being able to vote as they might wisn. It was sug- g2sted then that the committee on finance address a circular letter to all people esk- ing for ccntributions. This was acccpted by Mr. Smith, with the provision that the letter have the sanction of the board of school trustees, and the proposition was unanimously agreed to by th> committee. The members of the committee were shown proofs of the circular to be issued by the executive committee, announcing th? coming convention and matters con- cerning it. They were asked to look over the proofs and make any changes which might be suggested to them. The cor- rected proofs will be sent to a committes ecmposed of Dr. Whitman, Dr. Gallaudet and Miss Smitl ——— MR. MURR&Y’S RECITAL. Second of Series Given at Church of the Covenant. It was impossible forall those who wish- ed to hear the organ recital at the Church of the Covenant Saturday afternoon to get into the buildings Before the hour named for the recital ta begin all the seats were occupied, and as the people continued to press in, the ushers closed the doors of the church. It was the second reeital in the series which is being given under the auspices of the Men’s Soci¢ty of*the church by the crganist, Mr. Harvey Murray, and the at- tendance as well as the interest displayed is locked upon as an indication that these recitals met a popular demand. Mr. Murray was assisted by Miss Lucia Neola, who sang two selections, one be- ing Haydn's ‘With Verdure Clad,” and the other Dudley Buck's “My Redeemer and Lord.” She has a pleasing voice, and sang the rather florid selection from Haydn with accuracy and at the same time with good effect. She had the advantage which all singers appreciate, and yet seldom en- joy, of having a genuine instrumental ac- ccmpaniment which sustains and supple- ments the voice instead of drowning it out through the ambitious attempt of the ac- companist to take the solo part. Mr. Mur- ray is not only a sympathetic accompanist, but he played the organ selections with true musical feeling and full command of the resources of the instrument. His program Saturday included the fol- lowing: Fanfare, Lemmens; Offertoire in B King Hall; Funeral Mareh, Chopin; erset (canon) in G, Salome, Festive March, Smart; finale from Sonata in D Minor, Guilmant. ———— HOSPITAL BENEFIT. Lecture in Aid of Institution for Foundlings. The management of the Foundling Hos- pital has arrang2d for a lecture for the benefit of the institution the evening cf March 1. It will be given in Memorial Lutheran Church, Thomas Circle, under the auspices of the Pierce Guild of the church. The program will comprise a musical pre- lude of national airs and old, war melodies, rendered on the organ by Mr. Harvey Mur- ray, the organist of the Church of the Cov- enant. The lecture will be by Mr. H. G. Buehler, now of Lakeville, Conn., formerly of Gettysburg. Mr. Buehler was born at Gettysburg. His mother, during the battle, nursed wounded soldiers in her house, and his father was the acting president of the Battlefield Memorial Association, which made the field of Gettysburg the best-pre- served battle ground in the world. The pictures, which illustrate the story, were prepared with great care, and include reprodyctions of paintings and engravings, views of famous places, portraits of emi- nent generals, and a large number of pho- tographs, taken immediately after the bat- tle. The colored charts, prepar2d on glass from maps belonging to the n&tional goy- ernment, show the evolutions of the armies at twenty successive stages, pe EES Practical Charity. A very successful fair was held last Sat- urday at th2 residence of Mr. and Mrs. Emil G. Schafer, om Vermont avenue, for the benefit of a little boy needing special treatment in the Heme of the Incurables. The fair was promoted and conductad by Misses Emma and Minna Schafer, the little daughters of the heusehold, who were as- sisted by their cousins:and a number of young people in the neighborhood. The sum of $54 was realizéd as the result of their efforts, ————— Columbia Historical Society. The fourth annuabmeeting of the Colum- bia Historical Soctety> will be held this evening in the bamquet hall of Shoreham Hotel, beginning at 8 ‘o'clock. The pro- gram will include short addresses, reports by members of the board of managers and the election of officers: A paper will be read by Mr. Henry Looker, surveyor of the District. gement for Leeation of Head- NG STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1898-12 PAGES. ite be THE N. E A. CONVENTION RECENT FIRES, One Believed to Have Been Started by Boy Firebugs. ‘The police of the second precinct have another supposed incendiary fire under in- vestigation, which, it is thought, was start- ed by the boy firebugs who have been oper- ating in the northwest section during recent months. The fire occurrred Saturday after- noon in a vacant house at No. 1316 Corco- ran street northwest, owned by George A. Sheehan. It started near the stairway and had gained considerable headway when the firemen reached the premises. So far as is known no one had been given authority to enter the house Saturday. The peated was damaged to the amount of There was a fire !n South Washington thts morning about 6:45 o'clock, which did con- siderable damage to the home of the Rev. B. F. Bittinger, at 68 F street southwest. Mr. Bittinger is the pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. About the time mentioned people living in the adjoining house were aroused by the noise made by a dog in the minister's house, and soon after came the cracking of win- dow glass. The fire had started in the back building and an alarm was sounded from box 413 in Tesponse to an outcry made by pedestrians, the flames having spread meanwhile to the adjoining property. The fire was quickly extinguished by the firemen. The loss is estimated at $500, most of the damage be- ing done to the minister's residence. No. 8 engine company was called on a local about 8 o'clock Saturday night for a fire in the house of Martha E. White, No. 45 D street northwest. Detective Hartigan of the sixth precinct, with Policemen Mansfield and Hanover, arrived ahead of the fire department and extinguished the flames. The loss amounted to only $25. An alarm was sounded from box 318 about 1 o'clock yesterday marning, for fire in Daniel Carter’s house, No. 2528 E street northwest, which was caused by the ex- plosion of a gasoline stove. The damage amounted to about $25. es Changing the Inauguration Day. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The American people are much indebted to Senator Hoar for his proposition to change the inauguration day from the 4th of March to the 30th of April. I would re- Spectfully suggest that a day In the week has this advantage over a day named in the month. In that case the great na- tional demonstration and the last day of a a Sunday. For instance, name the last Tuesday or Wednesday in April, or the first Tuesday or Wednesday in May. Con- gress: always opens a session on the first Monday in December. A gencral election for federal and state officers on the first Tuesday (after the first Monday) in No- vember. It has proved a great Inconvent- ence to Congress and to the military and visitors when the 4th of March occurred on a Sunday to close a session and in- augurate a President. If the present Congress should decide to submit the question to the people the ver- dict would be forty-nine out of fifty in fa- vor of the change from a day famous for its extreme cold wind’, snow, rain, sleet and mud to one of bright sunshine, green flelds, parks, fragrance, flowers, clean streets and good roads: and, furthermore, there is a difference in favor of the first of May of about three hours longer of day- light and sunshine. There is a class, however, who would suffer financially by the change—namely, doctors, undertakers, coffin makers and grave diggers. The terrible cold and stormy day experience of the inauguration of the venerable William Henry Harrison (which caused his death in thirty days), Pierce, Grant’s second term, Garfield, Harrison and Cleveland's second term, counted their victims by thousands, who suddenly passed from life unto death from lung and other complaints contracted at said inaugura- tions. D. TURNER. February 4, 1898. —_+—_—_. Protection of Robins. The Maryland Game and Fish Protective Association has decided to introduce a clause in the game bill about to be pre- sented to the state legislature prohibiting the killing of robins at all times during the year. With the exception of four counties in the state, it has heretofore been lawful to kill robins throughout the entire year. Not long ago, when preparing a bill look- ing toward the protection of fish and game, the association deemed it advisable to re- strict the killing of these song birds to a period from August 15 to December 24. So many communications have been received, however, asking that it be made unlawful to kill robins at all times during the year that the association took the matter under advisement, with the result indicated. Temperance Talks. A deiegation from Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars visited Bethany Chapel last Friday evening and took part in the regu- lar temperance exercises on that occasion. The music was furnished by Bethany choir, Mr. Emmerson, leader; Miss Annie Stewart, organist. Superintendent Robin- son of Bethany Sunday school made an ad- dress of welcome. were made by Rev. Mr. Warren, Lodge Deputy H. R. Stewart, Chief Templar H. F. Smith and Past Chief Templar R. A. Dins more. The speeches were interspersed with appropriate songs. Coughs and colds need not be en- dured; they can be cured, and that quickly. Many mixtures are temporary in effect, but Scott’s Emulsion of Cod- liver Oil with Hypophosphites is a permanent remedy. The oil feeds the blood and warms the body; the hypophosphites tone up the nerves; the glycerine soothes the inflamed throat and lungs. The combination cures. This may preyent serious lung troubles. ‘ 0c. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNB, Chemists, New York. Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Or threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- eases arising from an impaired digestive system tively cured. - GROV! GRAHAM'S Remedy is a specific. The cure of the most chronic case is teed, Send 1.00 to. GROVER GRAHAM CO., Newburgh, Vices receive a full-sized bottle, express If not as represented money will be refunded. Write for mphlet. Sold by all ists. A B0-cent _bott convinces, > (-2m For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and $ 0000-00000000000000000000 4 - Cleveland’s baking pow- der makes just that delicate, dainty kind that expert cake- makers strive for. Talk About Your Good Eating, fast? It’s as us & morsel as you can find. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Center mkt. 1t peaineaten eetieg J. E. Bishop, Photographer, Late 905 Pa. ave. 1008 G st. ne, Old negatives. preserved. | ite + ‘We Don’t Do So Much Hollering _ session of Congress would never occur on. Entertaining remarks’ first dose removes all distress and a permanent. Have you ever had our Sausage for break~| RALLY SUNDAY. Interesting Services at New Ninth Street Christian Charch. The Officers, teachers and scholars of the Sunday school and members of the congre- gation of the Ninth Street Christian Church celebrated “Rally Sunday” yesterday morn- ing by meeting for the first time in the Sunday school room of their new house of worship, at 9th and D streets northeast. The attendance at Sunday school was about 400. Especial interest attached to this ral- ly service, aside from being the first in the new edifice, from the distribution of awards for faithful attendance and bringing in new scholars. A set of appropriate resolutions, beauti- fully engrossed in colors and handsomely framed, was presented to 8. C. Ellis for two years and three months of faithful service as assistant superintendent. Fifty scholars received rewards for attending every Sunday during 1897. Among the num- ber were Misses Mercy Adkins and Lucy Holmes, who have been present every Sun- day morning for five consecutive years, and several others who have been in con- tinuous attendance, some for four and oth- ers for three and two yecrs each. Miss Bessie Cady received a beautiful gold medal for bringing in the largest num- ber of new scholars during the past year. The school welcomed back its superinten- dent, Mr. J. A. Scott, who has just recov- ered from a protracted illness. Rev. Mr. Bagby, pastor, at the church service preached upon the subject of “Faith,” taking for his text the same Scrip- ture upon which he preached his first ser- mon, seven years previously, in the chapel which stood on the site of the present build- ing. The Christian Endeavor Society of the church now numbers nearly 300 members. It will hold a birthday social in the church the evening of Friday, February 11. The Christmas cantata will be repeated in the church Friday evening, February 18. OF GEN. COMING BOOTH. Founder of Salvation Army to Arrive Here Thursday. William Booth, founder of the Army, will arrive here next morning for the meetings with which he will begin his third American tour, and will be the guest of Mr. Wm. Redin Woodward, secretary of the Auxili ry League of Washington, as on his former visit to this city. General Booth’s first meeting will be held in the New York Ave- nue Presbyterian Church Thursday even- ing, February 10, at 8 o'clock, when he will speak on the Salvation Army, and especial- ly on its larger philanthropic work, and will be introduced by ex-Secretary John W Fos- ter, who will preside. There will be no admission fee at any of General Booth’s meetings in Washington, and no reserved seats, except at the first one, when a part only of the house will be reserved until 7:45 o'clock for those special- ly invited, including representative men and women, members of the Auxiliary League, and special friends of the Salvation Army. A large number of prominent men have signified an intention to be present. A very general interest in General Booth’s coming has been shown by public men in and out of Congress. It was felt at his first meeting in Washington he ought to have a representative audience. and this is now assured. The meetings Friday will be evangelistic in character, and will be con- ducted by General Booth in his unique way with the assistance of Commander and Mrs. Booth-Tucker and other prominent Salva- tion Army officers. The afternoon meeting will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church, at the corner of 8th and H streets northwest, at 3 o'clock, and the evening meeting will be held at 8 o'clock in the New York Avenue Presby- terian Church. —— Dr. Rogers’ Lecture. A free lecture, under the auspices of the Southern Railway Company, will be deliv- ered this evening at the First Congr2ga- tional Church, 10th and G streets north- West, by Rev. Dr. A. G. Rogers. The sub- ject will be “In Nature’s Paradise—From Washington Through the Land of the Sky to the South.” The lecture will be tilus trated by one hundred and sixty stereopti- con views. General Salvation Thursday FEBRUARY MEETING. Executive Committee of G EU at Calvary Church. The February meeting of the executive committee of the District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the vestry of Cal- vary Baptist Church. The first part of the meeting wil! be taken up with reports of committees for the past month, and the latter part of the evening will be devoted to a discussion of the work of the union press committee. Short addresses upon this work will be made by Mr. Miles M. Shan@ and Mr. John B. Seman, jr., and an open parliament conducted by Mr. A. L. Diet- rich. At 7:15 o'clock, in the parlor adjoining the vestry of the church, a me union correspondence com! Atte of the corresponding secretaries of the rions Christian Endeavor societies in the District, will be held. The subject for dis- cussion will be “How Can the Correspond- ing Secretary Help the President of His Society?” Presidents of jeties have beer. invited to attend this meeting of the correspondence committee. Removal of Refreshment Stand. The District Commissioners have noti- fied Miss Mary J. McBride that unless she removes a stand occupied by her on the parking space of Connecticut avenue ex- tended, at the entrance of the Zoological Park, by the 12th instant, it will be taken down and removed by the District. Miss McBride was notified to remove the stand the 29th of last November, but so far has failed to obey the order. > Plan of Union Approved. can Revolution at the Ebbitt House Sature day evening the plan of union with the Sons of the Revolution was approved by a practically unanimous vote. Wife Persuaded Him Baltimore Man Was Al- most in Despair. SAID WHAT PEOP ABOUT. STATEMENT OF HIS CASE. MIM y “I was reduced to what every one walking skeleton. I felt a weakness a 3 over my boas leave the house. I tried all medicine with po benefit, and find out what was the matter with me. 1 gave up all hope of ever bet str again. At last a friend brought me a be tle of Hood’: Sarsaparilla. I refused 9 are gentle, mild, effe: Hood’s Pills 7. ".u" nd could not w take it, but finally my wife persuaded me to Wy it. I felt relieved after taking the first bottle, and when I had taken six bot tles I began working again, and 1 every one that I have been cured by Hood's N HESSION Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Sarsa-= H ood 'S parilla Is the best—in fact,the One ‘True Blood Purifier’ Sold by all druggists. Sarsaparilla."—JO son $1; six for $5. Setteeccocceeeteess AMUSEMENTS. GRAND FAIR —FOR THE BENEFIT oF “Shrine of the Sacred Heart,” —aT_ Carroll Hall, G bet. oth and roth, From FEBRUARY 7 TO 18 INCLUSIVE, Dancing every evening at Ten, Mid-day Linch served daily. Admission, 10c. Season Tickets feT-11U-16 The U.S. Government | ReportshowsROYAL | Baking Powder to be stronger and purer |. | than any other. | | { GRAND ANNUAL BALL 01 1E COACHMAN’S Association, No. 1, THIS EVENING ut National Rities’ Armory. “Marine Band will furnish music. 1t* 99 “BEN HUR® RECITAL BY DR. A. G. ROGERS. 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