Evening Star Newspaper, February 10, 1898, Page 10

10 LOCAL ME AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music. Bijou Theater.—High-class specialties. Columbia Theater—“A Gay Deceiver” and Anna Held. Grand Opsra House.—“A Hired Girl.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Black Crook Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Thomas . Ke:ne and Charles W. Hanford in “Hamik: . New National Theater.—Sol. Smith Rus- fell in “The Taming of the Shrew,” ‘Mr. Valentine's Christmas” and “The Spitfire.” Carroll Institute Hall.—Fair for benefit of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart. Odd Fellows’ Hall.—Cantata for the bene- fit of North Capitol M. E. Church. es EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and Intermediate landings at 9:3) a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Menroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:39, 10:05, 11 @.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton, Fort Myer and Falis Church hourly. = OUR HUGE ELECTRIC SIGN Is to call your attention to the fact that We re-make mattresses—upholster and re- cover furniture. And it serves {ts purpose very well. Stumph Bedding Co., 7th & Burbank potatoes, 73c bu. Johnston's, pg. 6. “DOPPEL BRAEU” BEER —is a great favorite with those fond of dark heer. It has double strength and is highly recommended as a tonic. At grocers r delivered Cirect in Pabst wagons. ‘ABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Capitol st. dibeb aoe KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure Sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. c. D. KENNY. Walentines! Valentines! Gould’s, 421 9th. CITY AND DISTRICT. RESPOND BY HUNDREDS. Friends of National Rifles Participate in a Smoker. The friends of the National Rifles re- sponded by hundreds to an invitation to @ttend a “smoker” last evening at the armory of the organization. Half a dozen long tables had been placed in position in the spacious hall and at these the guests nd members were seated. Refreshments were served in. abundance, while on the stage some cf the best amateur talent of which the national capital boasts added very largely to the enjoyment of the occa- sion. Those who helped to entertain, through the medium of vocal, instrumental and other contributions, were Messrs. George H. O'Connor, Harry -kelford, Charles E. Weayer, A. charles Greene, Edward J.’ Walsh, W. H. Conley, Whiple, Bechtold, J. H. Keane, R. S. Weaver, Amiss, Todd, Hichway, J. P. Cullen, S. R. Ireland, Holmes, Yount, F. A. Roebstock, T. J. Helmerichs, Howard Cook, W. A. Morsell, Hubbard T. Smith, B. A. Ryan, Lloyd Remenyi, William Claybaugh, Prof. Haicy, B. Price and Harry Park. Mr. E. P. Harrington made an efficient master of ceremonies. He was ably assist- ed by a committee consisting of Messrs. Quinn, Gasch, Way, Miller, Stokes, Stewart end Cannon. SS VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT. District's Charge Against Mr. nedy Not Sustained. The jury in the case of John Kennedy, who was on trial for two days before Judge Scott on the charge of failing to de- liver a proper certificate with coal furnish- ed to the District government, returned a verdict of not guilty yesterday afternoon, efter The Star's report of the proceedings closed. Ken- ———— Should Report to Superinte: mt. A circular letter was sent today by the District Commissioners to the heads of the various charitable institutions of the Dis- trict, requesting that hereafter the regular reports, requisitigns and accounts current of the institutions be transmitted directly to the superintendent cf charities, unless they should involve some matter to which it is thought the attention of the Commis- sioners should be specially directed. The institutions to which the letter has been sent are the Washington Home for In.curables, the Newsboys erd Children’s Aid Society, the Young Women’s Christian Home, the Women’s Christian Association, the réferm school for girls, St. Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum, St. Rose’s Industrial Schoc the National Asscciation for Col- men, the Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital, the Temporary Home liers and Sailors, the Hope and Help Mission, the Colum! Hospital, the Children’ pital, the National Hom- ecpathice He the Washington Hos- pital for Fo indi the Eastern Dispen- y, the board of children’s guardians, the of the Good Shepherd, the German Orphan Asylum and the Church Orphanage of St. John's parish. ——— Money to Iend at 5 ard 6 per cent on reat estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ee Malt-Netrine Is rich in the nourishing properties your kened system wants. Malt-Nutrine 1s the famous Anheuser-Busch Ass'n, which fact guarantees the purity,-excellence and merit claimed for it. dvertisement. ns Lecture to Boys Only. Dr. J. Thomas Kelly is to lecture for boys only on “Physical Reverence” at the Y¥. M. C. A. tomorrow evening, the 1th in- stant, at 7:30 o'clock. The lecture will be given under the auspices of the Assocta- tion Cadets, an organization among the juniors, composed of boys between fourteen and sixteen years of age. Only those who have received tickets will be admitted. Mr. E. A. Beekman, the physical in- structor of the association, who has in charge the boys’ department, will enter- tain the boys of his acquaintance provid- ing they attend this lecture, at The Res ancestral home of Mrs. Magruder, Tenley- town road, the following evening, Satur- day, from 7 to 10 o'clock. A program has been arranged and refreshments will be served. A number of young ladies will be present to receive and entertain. peers Praise is Plentifal for Gude's free spring flower show. Consult him about your floral decorations.—1224 F.— Advertisement. —>__ Disturbed Quiet of Armory Street. Louis Schwarm was given the front seat in the dock of Judge Kimball's court this morning, and when his case was called he appeared at the rail looking as if he had not a friend in the world. “I suppose I must be guilty,” he said, when the clerk arraigned him on @ charge of having disturbed the quiet of Armory street. “What is there in this case?” inquired the court. “Just drunk and disorderly,” the police- man answered. “I was called to the house where he was disorderly last night and he refused to heed my warning. A penalty of $5 fine or fifteen days at the work house was impos Valentines, at J. Jay Gould's, 9th st.— Advertisement. eee Carroll Institute Lectares. Tonight Mr. Charles E. Fairman will de- liver the eighth lectur2 in the Carroll In- stitute course ef complimentry lectures in the institute hall. “One Hundred Miles Along the Towpath” is the subject, illus- trated with views taken along the upper Potomac and the Chesapeake and Ohio canal between Washington and Cumber- land. These views are considered the best amateur work ver done by the members of the Capital Camera Club. The lecture is given by request of many who failed to bear it two years ago. TIO TTHE ORANGE AND BLACK ‘Sowing the Wind.” | Princeton Alumni Association Gathers Under the Old Jersey Banner. Twenty-Seventh Annual Dinner Given at Hotel Wellington—After-Dinner Addresses — The Guests. The twenty-seventh annual dinner of the Princeton Alumni Association of the Dis- trict of Columbia and the South was held last evening at the Hotel Wellington. It was in every detail one of the handsomest and most enjoyable affairs the association has ever given. From early in the evening until a late hour songs were sung and stor- jes told reminiscent of the years spent among the pleasant surroundings of the old Jersey college. There was but one disappointment to mar the complete enjoyment of the occa- sion. That was the absence of Dr. F. L. Patton, the president of Princeton, who, whenever possible, makes it a point to come on to Washington to these dinners to tell the alumni here of the conditions, needs and prospects of the university. Dr. Pat- ton had accepted an invitation to be pres- ent, cr at least was expected, but an im- portant call upon his time and services in Baltimore compelled him at the last mo- ment to telegraph his regrets. The university was represented at the banquet by Prof. Woodrow Wilson, one of the most eminent members of tho faculty, and certainly one of the most delightful af- ter-dinner talkers to be found anywhere. His address at the close of the banquet was one of the principal events of the even- ing, and what he had to say of the Prince- ton of today was listened to with the clos- est attention, especially by the older grad- uates, who were betier acquainted with the Princeton as it was under Dr. McLean or Dr. McCosh. Another pleasant feature of the occasion was the presence of Attorney General Griggs, who, as governor of the state of New Jersey, was ex-officio president of the board of trustees of Princeton. He is him- self an alumnus of Lafayette, but holds a degree from Princetor: and feels that he owes as much allegiance to the latter insti- tution as he does to his own alma mater. Election of Officers. Prior to the banquet proper a brief busi- ness meeting was held, at which officers for the ensuing year were elected. As usual, there was no contest, for Mr. J. K. McCammon and Mr. Henry C. Stewart fill the offices of president and secretary- treasurer so acceptably that no one else was ever thought of for either place. Other officers chosen were as follows: Vice presidents, James H. Voorhees, "41; A. B. Hagner, "45; Henry B. Munn, ‘47: Robert Thompson, ‘52; James H. Johnston, 70; Henry E. Davis, ’76. Executive com- mittee: A. B. Kelly, chairman, ’70; H. B. Davidson, ‘80; J. Henry Gulick, '84: Victor Kauffmann, '§9; John F. Wilkins, "4. The only change in the list was the elec- tion of Mr. Thompson to the position of vice president made vacant by the death of Mr. Abert. During the past year the association has lost three members by death, Mr. Charles Abert of the class of 1842, Maj. Chas. H. Hoyt, "46, and ex-Secretary George M. Robeson, ‘47. Mr. Robeson was one of the graduates who attended the meeting when the Washington association was organized, in 1872. The death of these gentlemen was announced to the association by Mr. H. B. Munn, the senior alumnus present, and suitable resolutions were presented by a committee, of which he was the chairman. The Hall Decorations. The big hall where the banquet was served was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Palms and potted plants abound- ed, while the walls were hung with orange and black. The long table was decked with orange and black streamers and set with big jars of magnificent roses. The menus re elaborate and handsome—a folder, with the seals of the college tied with orange and black ribbons on the outside, while on the inside were photographs of a number of the college buildings, the list of good things to eat and the names of the members of the association and the guests of the evening. In the gallery at one end of the room was a mandolin or- chestra, which played college airs and popular music during the evening. There were no set sveeches, but Presi- dent McCammon, acting as toastmaster, called upon a number of the gentlemen and their replies were of the happiest sort. Among those who spoke were Professor Wilson, Attorney General Griggs, W. E. Annin, Henry E. Davis, Captain Mills, U. S. A., and Representatives Pearson, Pitney and Parker. Guests of the Evening. The guests of the evening were: Attorney General Griggs, Prof. Woodrow Wilson of Princeton, Major Charles F. Larrabee, Messrs. John C. Heald, James M. Green, Jesse L. Heiskell and Ross Thompson; the members of the Alumni Association were Henry B. Munn,”"47; Robert F. Thompson, "52; Senator George Gray, ‘50; J. Henly Smith, '63; Joseph K. McCammon, '65; John S. Blair, ‘66; Representative R. Wayne Parker, ‘67; Capt. F. H. Mills, James M. Johnston, '70; A. B. Kell: Repre- sentative Richard Pearson, Henry E. Davis, ‘76; Dr. EB. A. Balloch, '77; William E. Annin, William Barnum, ; Rep- resentative Mahlon Pitney, Charles W. McFee, H. Bradiey Davidson, '80; Wal- ter H. Acker, ’82; D. Perey Morgan, 'S83; Fred D. McKenney, '92; George C. Fraser, "93; W. W. Fisk, "9 lohn_ F. Wilkins, "94; ‘94; Ormsby McCam. mon, “95; Clarence M. Johnson, ‘96; R. P. McGrann, ‘96, and Arthur F. Cassells, "97. ——— CHARGED WITH THEFT. Colored Employes of St. Elizabeth's Placed Under Arrest. Annie Hill and Sarah Moore, colored wemen, both married, who were employed in the colored patients’ dining rooms at St. Elizabeth's Asylum, were placed under arrest and searched last evening as they were about to leave the institution for the night. Quantities of cake, fresh buns, eggs and the like were found concealed upon their persons. The women ~were brought to the Anacostia police station, where a charge of petty larceny was en- tered against each. ‘The arrests were the result of come quiet work on the part of the Anacostia police. Satisfied that systematic stealing from the asylum was going on the plan was per- fected which led to the capture of the cul- prits. Officer Stevans of the Anacostia station and Special Policeman Clark of the asy- lum force, both in citizens’ clothes, were present at the gate house, the entrance to the asylum, about dusk. One of the lady attendants was on hand also. When the colored women were accosted, the Hill woman ran some distance in the direction of the asylum. She was overtaken and both women were then searched by the lady attendant with the result stated. ——.——_—_ Washington Chapter'’s Plan. A meeting was held Tuesday night by the committee ef Washington Royal Arch Chapter, No. 2, to arrange for an exhibit in the proposed Masonic fair for the new temple fund. The following were present: W. F. Coggins, chairman; R. A. Dellett, secretary; John F. Akers, W. C. Duff, H. M. Gillman, R. Harris, C. H. Hey, Emtle Huck, J. A. Luttrell, W. C. Peake and D. Cc. Turner. After transacting the routine business it was decided to procure the fol- lowing articles to be voted for: Gold watch and chain, valued at $150, to most popular plate printer in the bureau of engraving and printing. Diamond ring, valued at $150, popular lady in same bureau. Coal cart, valued at $100, to most popu- lar coal dealer. Horse, buggy and harness to most pop- ular builder. Jt was also decided to present a diamond ring, valued at $75, to the lady procuring the highest amount of cash contributions prior to the opening of the fair. The reed a were beens Bp dlaid committee: W. J. Freund, D. J. ‘Thomas Parker, L. Schoyer, W. H. Sker- rett and C. B. Smith. to most —— ee Thirty Days in Jail. Garfield Green, colored, wes today sent to jail for thirty days by Judge Scott for shooting at William Jackson, also colored. ‘The excuse was self-defense. was not injured. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1898-14 PAGES. ANNUAL ELECTION. Columbia Athletic Club Chooses Of- ficers and Decides an Issue. ‘The annual election of officers of the Co- lumbia Athletic Club took place last even- ing, and proved to be one of the most ex- citing in the history of the club, the totel vote cast, about 350, being the largest in the history of the organization. With the exception of the president and vice presi- dent, there were two complete tickets in the field, each representing a practically different line of policy. The successful ticket was supported by those members of the club who believe that athletics should be the prominent feature of the course of the organization, while the adherents of the defeated candidates believed in re- trenchment in the matter of athletics. For the office of president the incumbent, Mr. Jamies K. Redingten, had no opponent, and such also was the case with Lester S. Fisher, who was nominated for the office of vice presideat. For secretary Charles H. Bates and H. S. Flynn were nominated; for treasurer, Dr. Wm. R. King and A. H. Floeckher; for captain, S. W. Stinemetz ard J. R. Elder; for lieutenant of athletic: Thomas B. Nolan and Wm. H. Moone! for lieutenant of boating, C. W. Hecox and E. B. O'Leary, and for three members of the board of governors, each to serve two years, H. C. C. Stiles, Emil G. Schafer, W. R. Speare, A. H. Baldwin, Fred S. Smith and Dr. F. M. Ward. The successful candi- dates, Messrs. Bates, King, Siinemetz, No- lan, Hecox, Stiles, Schafer and Speare,were elected by a vote of about two toone. The pells were open from 3 to 9 p.m., but it was not until about 2:30 this morning that the count of the ballots was completed. The newly elected officers will take charge at once, and the three governors holding over, Messrs. Dorsey Brown, C. W. Schneider and J. R. Hampton, will meet them for the purpose of organizing the beard this evening. The board of govern- ors is composed of the president, vice pres- ident, secretary, treasurer and captain, in addition to the six elective members. See BAPTIST SOCIAL MEETING. Program of Exercises for Meeting at 4 Calvary Church. The Baptist Social Union of Washington will hold its next meeting Friday evening, February 18, at 8 o'clock, in the auditorium of the Calvary Baptist Church, corner 8th and H streets. Coming near Washington’s birthday, it has been determined by the board of directors to make it a meeting of public interest. Dr. E. Benjamin Andrews, president of Brown University, has accept- ed an invitation to address this meeting, and his subject will be “Impressions on Some of Europe’s Greater Questions.” President Andrews has given much thought and consideration to public questions. He has not spoken in Washington recently, and this will give an opportunity for many to hear him. Admission to this meeting will be by card only. Members of the union and those who join prior to this meeting will each be entitled to five admission cards The membership of, and those who The tickets of ission will be issued to members on and ‘riday, the 11th instant, and to suests after Monday, the 14th instant. A special musical program has been prepared, under the charge of Mr. Percy §. Foster. — LOWER COURT 5 STAINED. Court of Appeals Delivers Opinion in a Local Contention. In addition to those reported yesterday in The Star, the Court of Appeals, late yesterday afternoon, handed down an opin- ien in the ase of the Fidelity and Depoyit Company against Samuel L. Beck. The or- der of th» lower court was affirmed. The matter at issue was an appeal from an order passed by Judge Cox of the Dis- trict Supreme Court, quashing an applica- tion for a writ of certiorari from the court of Justice of the Peace Church, made on the alleged ground that the justice of the peace had preceeded without jurisdiction in_the case on trial before him. In the opinicn the Court of Appeals took oceasion to remark: “But whether that jurisdiction was judiciously and impartially exercised is a different question. Sharp and technical points in procedure before justices of the peace are not to be com- mended, and wherever it is apparent that they have been resorted to as a means to accomplish an end they always tend to ex- cite suspicion of the want of fairness of the result attained. ee Not a Low but a Small Politician. To the Editor of The Evening Star: As bad as was the alleged diplomatic “preak"’ of Minister Dupuy de Lome in the letter to Editor Canalejas, the translator has made one paragraph appear much more offensive than it is in the original. This is in the most vital (or, more properly speak- ing, the most fatal) point of the letter, wherein Senor de Lome is made to refer to President McKinley as a “low politician.” The Spanish word used is “politicastro,” which means “small politician.” The old English equivalent, now obsolete, was “politicaster,” a word of the same form as “peetaster,” meaning a small or insignifi- cant poet. It is true, the Spanish word “politicastro” implies contempt, but to translate it as “‘low politician” is a violent distortion of its true meaning, as it does not convey an impression of underhanded methods or baseness of any kind. We are told that even the devil should have his due. If guilty, the decree “which made Lord Sackville-West skedaddle east’’ ought to be applied to the writer in this case, but the letter is bad enough without attributing to its author an insult to the President of the United States which he evidently did not intend to utter. z February 10, 1898. LINGUISTICUS, —— : Insulting School Girls. To the Editor of The Evening Star: There has been some complaint lately about men insulting school girls on their way to and from school. One of these mis- creants—not a tramp, but a well-dressed man—headed off two school girls twice on their way to school one day last week in the northwest section and insulted them. ‘They ran as if for their lives. If these lines should meet the eye of this creature, or of any who know him, it would be well for him to understand that he is being hunted up, and that there are a variety of ways of deajin with mad dogs and beings of his kind. ‘. February 9, 1898. Money to loan at 5 per cent on real estate, Thos. J. Fisher & Co., 1824 F n.w.—Advt, Se - Microscopical Soctety. At the regular monthly meeting of the Microscopical Society, held last evening, Dr. Robert Reyburn read a paper on “Bac- teria,” giving the life, history and general descriptions of most of the forms with which the pathologist has to deal. The paper was illustrated with lantern slidas. The present, officers of the society are: President, Mr. A. A. Adee; vice president, Dr. Robert Reyburn; corrasponding secre- tary, Mr. H. H. Doubleday; recording sec- retary, Mr. L. M. Mooers; curator, Prof. ee eo Bee ‘The society wi ive its annual soiree April 12, ee —__._— : Valuable unimproved property on the northwest corner of north D street and Tenpesseo avenue will be sold at auc- tion tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. Splendid chance for a builder. See advt. ‘é ——_———_ District Woman Suffragists. The District of Columbia Woman Suffrage Association will meet at the Regent Hotel tonight, instead of at the Riggs House. The paper of the evening will be read by Dr. Clara MacNaughton on “How to Make Better City.” A discussion will follow, LAFAYETTE SQUARD- OPERA HOUSE. ~—That infrequent anf desirable luxury, the legitimate drama, mow being offered by the Lafayette Squam Op2ra House, found hearty appraciation from the audience -that witnessed the perfermance of “Othello” last night. The play:was a particularly in- teresting feature of the engagement, in that it afforded: itberal opportunities for both Mr. Thomas<W, Keene and Mr. Charles B. Hanford: In the title role Mr. Keene displayed the close knowl2dge of theatrical technique which comes from long experience. His conception of the character is rugged rath2r than subtle, and he plays it cansistently to this ideal throughout the performance. Mr. Keene's methods always have the force of dir2ct- ness. No doubt this fact goes far to_ac- count for his extraordinary success. Hav- ing decided upon his interpretation of a role, he proceeds to impress it, vigorously and promptly, relying clos:ly upon his own powers to convey an idea, rather than trust himself or his author to the mentality of his audience. Mr. Hanford was Iago, a part which cal!s for no less skill than the stellar role. The combination of these two gentlemen is an excaedingly happy one, the contrast of their methods being in close harmony with the difference between, the characters they asstme. While Mr. Hanford can, on occa- sicn, rise to a fury, he has grac2 of de- n:eanor and melody of voice which enable him to claim the sympathy of an auditor s0 closely that the significance of a change in pose or in facial expression is alertly comprehended. His Iago is not a villain of the hoarse, toe-dragging, Beetle-browed type. He is a gentleman, a man of the World—such a one as might obtain cred2nce for the hypocrisy he practices. Mr. Han- ford’s reading is characterized by a keen appreciation of the poetic as well as the dramatic value of his lines. Miss Lacia Moore was an eminantly ac- ceptable Desdemona, and Miss Mary Tim- berman played the role of Emelia with em- phasis that was strong but well bestowed. Mr. Lawrence Lowell’s Cassio disclosed much in the way of present merit and of future promise. The stage equipment was unusually good, both in scenery and wardrobe. The matinee performance of “Louis XI’’ yesterday afternoon had nothing new to disclose In Mr. Ksene’s masterly and uni- versally admired picture of the crafty and depraved monarch. NATIONAL THEATER. — Hundreds of People were turned away from the New National Theater last night, unable to ob- tain admission, and in order to accommo- date those who were disappointed, Mr. Sol Smith Russell has consented to present “A Bachelor’s Romance” at the matinee on Saturday. “The Rivals” will be given on Saturday only. Tonight Mr. Russell will present an elaborate production of “The Taming of the Shrew” in addition to Madi- son Morton’s farce, “The Spitfire,” and the beautiful one-act play by Charles E. Lewes, especially written for Mr. Russell, and en- titled, “Mr. Valentine's Christmas.” Car- riages may be ordered at 10:50 o'clock. “GENEVIEVE” AT THE COLUMBIA.— A good-sized audience assembled in the Columbia Theater yesterday afternoon and enjoyed the performance of Stratton’s oper- etta “Genevieve,” given by the pupils of the St. Rose Industrial School. The parts Were assigned as follows: Genevieve, Miss Mary Colliere; Isadore, Miss Mary Ryan; Roxana and Theresa, gypsies, Misses Mary Cullen and Victoria Busage; maids, Misses Agnes Kearney and Sadie Rawley: Grace, Miss Mary Bell; chorus, Misses Donnelly, Miller, Stummits, Finley, Fox, Walsh, Kearney, Jedson,' Richie, Monohan, Dolan, Kirdin, McDonald, Prawley, Butler, Bick- erton, Acker, Cunningham, Ehret, Kelly, Murray, Shanahan, “Tumelty and others. The performance’ was a very acceptable one and reflected credit upon the young la- dies who participated and the sisters who drilled them, and the scenic effects were worthy of mention. Many people of note were present and all were liberal in their applause. Flowers and candy were offered for sale during the afternoon, and the pro- ceeds were added to the box office receipts, so that the institution will be substantially benefited. BARONESS BLANC.—The Baroness Blanc will be the tap-liner among the at- tractions at the Bijou Theater next week. The New York papers, commenting on the Waldorf-Astoria fete last week, say that society frowned on the: baroness’ efforts. It was inevitable. Wil she win out ulti- mately? Society wishes “No;” the masses “Yes.” Miss Marte Heath, the bright, pret- ty, vivacious singing soubrette star of the farce comedy, “A Turiish’Bath,” will also appear. Then Gertie Gilson, from ‘The Banks of the Wabash,” will agein please the patrons, as she has been one of the de- cided hits at this house this season. Fish and Quigg, the excellent grotesque come- dians; Beeson, Miller and Lulu, 2 trio of the first water; Carroll and Neally, black- face plantation act; Hadj Lessik, European artist; Kelly and St. Clair, eccentric sketch team; Misses Bigger and Dreyher, a sister team/of decided merit, and Price and Wat- zon, the German comedians, who are come- dians in all the word implies, will make a bill that wilt be appreciated by every one. Besides, two laughable farces by the Bijou siock company will be presented. a Missionary Meeting. Next Sunday will be missionary day at Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Sth and F streets northwest. President George Edward Reed of Dickinson College will preach a sermon in the morning. The missionary anniversary services of the Sabbath school will be held at 3 p.m. The evening will be given to a platform meet- ing. Representative Johnson of North Da- kota will preside. He and President Reed will make addresses. _—— Judge Shepard's Topic. Judge Shepard of the Court of Appeals will give the sixth lecturs of the course before the woman's law class Friday even- ing next, at No. 1710 I street northwest. Subject: “The Origin and History of Equity Jurisprudence.” Judge Shepard has kindly consentzd to fill the date made vacant by Mrs. J. Ellen Foster's absence from the city on business. 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District Lodge, No. 18, of Good Templars, embracing the lodges of Fairfax, Prince ‘William and Alexandria counties, h2ld its annual session here yesterday, with Dis- trict Chief Templar Geo. W. Hawxhurst presiding. All but three of the lodges of the district were represented. The reports of district chief templar, district secretary, district superintendent of juvenile temples and treasurer were submitted and referred to appropriate committees. Sixteen lodges are in operation in the jurisdiction. At the afternoon session the committees mad? reports. The committee on award of banners, Mr. Jesse Suter of Washington, chairman, reported that Lincolnia Lodge, having made the largest percentage of in- itiations, was entitled to the district ban- her, and it was present2d in an address by Mr. J. J. Sangster, and received by Mr. Geo. H. A. Daniels of Lincolnia Lodge. According to arrangement, at 3 p.m. Per- severance Temple of Falis Church visited th district lodge in a body, and were re- ceived with the honors of the order. The annual election of officers resulted as follows: Geo. W. Hawxhurst, district chief templar; Miss Mary J. Sagar, district vice templar; J. H. Garretson, district sec- retary; Mrs. G2o. W. Hawxhurst, district superintendent juvenile temples; W. H. Hatch, district counsellor; Henry Hawx- hurst, treasurer; J. W. Jarrett, past dis- trict chief templar; Rev. D. L. Blakemore, district chaplain; Geo. H. A. Danials, di: trict marshal; Mrs. Eugene Shreve, di trict guard; J. J. Sangster, district sentinel; Miss M. M. Chapin, deputy marshal; Miss Annie Chamberlain, assistant secretary. These officers were installed by Mr. Jasse C. Suter, grand counsellor of Washington, assisted by~Mr. A. W. Campbell, grand secretary of Washington, and Miss D. A. Slayton, acting deputy grand marshal. At night a session of Pioneer Lodge was held and ten members added to the order, after which the doors were thrown open and an entertaining program of exercises rendered. The program was opened with an address by Rav. U. S. A. Heavener, and recitations given by Mrs. J. S. Garrison, Mrs. J. B. Gould, Miss Nellie E. Hawx- hurst, Miss Emma Seaman; vocal solos by Mrs. J. E. Matheny, Mrs. Rev. Edward Fells, Miss Eva Birch; instrumental music by Mrs. M. M. Erwin, reading by Mr. Lowry of Washington, chorus by the mem- bers of Perseverance Templs, closing with an address by Rev. T. C. Jordan. aan Grand Lodge Visitation. Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars re- ceived an official visitation from the offi- cers of the Grand Lodge last Tuesday evening. Mr. E. H. Jones, G. C. T., in an extended address, urged upon the members of the order in this District to provide lodge programs that may be attractive and pleas- ing to both old‘ and young. Mr. Jesse C. Suter, G. C., spoke of a significant exhibi- tion of juvenile temple work he had wit- nessed in District Lodge, at Falls Church. Mrs. L. J. Allen, G. S. J. T., commended temple work as it was being done by Min- nehaha Juvenile Temple. Grand Secretary A. W. Campbell advocated fraternal visits, and brought words of greeting from Grand Treasurer John C. Daley, absent because of sickness. Grand Chaplain A. N. Canfield made a plea for a fuller recognition of the importance of the chaplain’s office. In- structive remarks were made by Mrs. L. H. King, G. V. T.; R. A. Dinsmire, G. G.; C. N. Phelps, G. sentinel; N. L. King, acting grand treasurer; A. T. Maupin, P. G. C., and Lodge Deputy H. R. Stewart. At the conclusion of the program refreshments were served. The grand officers will visit Star of Hope Lodge Thursday evening, the Tvth instant. ——_——._—_ The Demand for Nurses. The nurse department of the Centrai Union Mission is overwhelmed with applica- tions from sick persons who need the at- tention of nurses. The management is un- able to meet the calls owing to the lack of a sufficient number of trained nurses under its control who are willing to give their services for the reduced rates offered, and a lack of funds to pay those who are will- ing to answer calls at small compensation. aoe age Proposal Accepted. The proposal of Thos. J. Fisher & Co. to sell to the District lots 10 and 11, square 15, for $1.25 a square foot has been ac- cepted by the District Commissioners, to be paid for from the appropriation for the extension of the high service system of water distribution. _HOT BISCUIT | and cakes made | with Royal Bak- ing Powder are anti-dyspeptic. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. Meeting of the American Society Held Baltimore. A meeting of the regents of the American Scciety of Religious Education was held yesterday afternoon at the residenc> of Mrs. Fitzhugh Ccyle. The report of the committee was adopted, which recommend- ed that the next anniversary meeting be hela April 23 and 24, in Baltimore. A report was submitted of the committee on plans for a@ national conference on the subject of religicus education, which fa- Yered th> holding of such a meeting July 14, in this city, directly after the conven- tion of the National Teachers’ Association. The report was adopted. The following were elected members of the society: Rev. William Chester, W. P. McLaren and E. P. Bacon of Milwaukee; Rev. T. T. Eaton, D.D., of Louisville, Ky.: Miss Lizzie Means and Miss Evelyn Means of Ashland, Ky.; Louis G. Otts and Mrs. J. M. Otts of Knoxville, Tenn.; Miss H. ML Brown of St. Louis, Mo.; H. N. Lockwooi, Mrs. Jokn H. Williams, 8 P. McDevitt, W. J. Slayden and Miss Annie Ashton of Aoheville, 'N. C.; BN. Duke of Durham, Rev. A. Mackay-Smith, D.D., rector of St. John’s Church, this city, was elected a life member, he having been for four years an annual member, and third vice presi- dent. ——— Disturbs Hotel Guests. At the request of the District Commis- sioners, Mr. Coleman, the superintendent of the Metropolitan Railroad Company, will investigate a complaint made to the Com- missioners by Mr. T. E. Roessle, proprie- tor of the Arlington Hotel, respecting the speed of the company's cars on H street in the neighborhood of the hotel, as well as the ringing of the gongs on the cars. Mr. Roessle charges that the cars are run at a dangerous rate of speed in crossing Vermont avenue and also that the gongs are rung too loud for the peace and comfort of the guests of the hotel. He believes that if the cars were run at a lower speed the loud ringing of the gongs would be unnecessary. Mr. Coleman promised to do what he could to correct the alleged evils. > Retail Sale of Wood. Reporting on an inquiry of Mr. V. Baldwin Johnson, which was referred to him by the District Commissioners, the attorney for the District states that, in his opinion, there is no law here regulating the retail sale of wood. The attorney explains that an old ordinance, Webb's Digest, 2 quires that wood brought to the city for sale shall be measured; but a subsequent act of the legislative assembly, creating the office of measurer of wood, relates only to Wood brought to the District for sale, and not to the sale of wood by retail. SKINS ON FIRE Skins on fire with torturing, disfiguring, itchin: burning, bleeding, scaly and’ pimply. humor stantly relieved by # bath with CUTI- CURA SOAP, a single application of CUTICURA (ointment), the great skin cure, and a full dose of CUTICURA RESOLVENT. a Witicura Is sold thronghout the world. CORP., Sole Props. turing ‘Humors,” POTTER D. & C. Boston. ‘How to Cure Tor- TONIGHT. MATINEE SATURDAY. Boe. , $1.00 and $1.50 5 +.25¢., B0e., The. $1.00 ™v KEENE, Accompanieu by and under the management of HANFORD, PRESENTING: EAFAVETTE, MATL: Saturday Eve.. NEXT, EEK, Buy Seats Tod ay. CHARLES FROHMAN presents the Brilliant “Ro- D) ROBE. Adapted by Edward Rese from Stanley Weyman’s Novel. 300 NIGHTS AT EMPIRE THEATER, N. ¥. fel0-33tf Lafayette Sq. Opera House. CITY ITEMS. For Throat Disenses and Coughs use Brown's Bronchial Troches. Like all really good things, they are imitated. The genuine are sold only in boxes. pi Ba Elgin butter, 23c. Ib. Johnston's, page 6. ee oe To Close Out This Year’s Importation of our Saxony Wool German Hand-knit Jackets we've be3n selling the past 26 years at $2, $2.50 and $3, take your pick for Don’t wait till all are sold; step live- ly; a chance of a lifetime. C. Auerbach, the “Knit Jacket Man,” 7th and H. fe8-3t = Valentines! Valentines! Gould’s, 421 9th. fo8-5t* Star soap, 2c. cake. Johnston's, page 6. eee The Howard House is the most liberally conducted hotel in Washington for prices charged. It is heated throughout by steam, with rates at $2 and $2.50 per day on the American plan. They are making a spe- clalty of a table de hote dinner for 50 cents, at which is served everything of the best that can be had in our markets. They can also furnish meals for about 200 per- sons daily a:°$20 per month or $5 per week. fe5-tu,th,s,5t* AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA, TEi2°3 At be, Wert. Regular Matinee Saturday. ‘The Greatest Farce of the Age, A GAY DECEIVER, Introducing Mlle. ANNA HELD, IN HER ORIGINAL SPECIAL’ TY, The Human Miusic Sheet, In CONJUNCTION WITH The Cat and the Cherub, WITH THE ORIGINAL N. Y. CAST. Next Attraction—FRANK DANIELS. fe10 Fifth Annual Ball = OF THE Southern Relief Society, Friday Eve., Feb. 11, 1898, AT NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, erie i a i Hf Be : oP t 2 i OSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Mr. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. Fourth Concert. Tuesday AFTERNOON, February 15, at 4:15. PROGRAM. LOEFFLER. b. Waltz of Sylphs ¢. Rakoczy March (From “‘The Damnation of Faust."’) Massenet....Incidental Music to Leconte de Lisle's “Les Erianyes:"” I. Danse grecque. Il. Scene religieuse—Invocation, UL Finale. (First time at these concerts.) Auber........... Overture to “The Black Domino” ‘Tickets now or sale at Opera House. F. R. COMEE, Asst. Mgr. C. A. ELLIS, Mgr. fe9-5t-35 S aS “Remember Limerick. NATIONAL THEATER, SUNDAY EVENING, FEB. 13, LECTURE BY Mr. John Daly, The Distinguished Irish Patriot, “Tortures in Brit- ish Prisons.” Under the auspices of the United Irish Societies. ADMISSION, 25c. Reserved Seats, 50c. and 75c, Tickets now on sale at box office. New National Theater. ‘The Eminent Comedian, RUSSELL. feo-at* ‘Thureday and Friday, Grond Production of THE ING OF THE SHREW, in junction with iin, VALENTINE'S CHRISTMAS and THE SPIT- a Sheridan's “THE RIVALS.” NEXT WEEK [txonrow. 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This at once preclodes all poste bility of a cure of de ted diseases being ef- fected by treatment requiring the use of sprays, douches, atomizers or vapors. Secondly, all regu- lar physictans admit that these discases are purely Jocal ana must be treated locally, consequentl, stomach medicanes become useless In treating eases of the alr passages. The diseased parts must be reached through the alr we breathe or pot at all. Not only this, but a germicide must be used which will leave the air dry and yet have the power to destroy the bacilli of disease in the mi- hutest air cells of the lungs. This decision reach ed, then comes the question: Is t kere +, which can be inhaled throngh the air you Thirty-elzht hundred physiclans and over three hundred thousand persons who have tested it say YES. Your money is refunded if it fails to do as guar anteed. “Hyomet” Inhaler Outfit, $1.00. Extra Bottles “Hyomet,”” Balm, a wonderful healc of your druggist, AT OFFICE OR BY MAIL. Pamphlets, consultation and advice free. Send for the Story of “Hyomel.’? Mailed free. THE R. T. BOOTH CO., 23 EAST 20TH STREET, N fe10 York. We sell Booth’s Hyomei Inhaler. Mertz’s, 11th and FE, POPULAR rRicks, Sydney Grundy's Masterplece, SOWING THE WIND. The Great Sex Against Sex Drama. Next Week—Hoyt's “A MILK WHITE FLAG.™ feo 2otr ELKS’ Matinee Benefit, Columbia Theater, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, COMMENCING AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. SIX HOURS OF CLEAN, SOLID AMUS ENT, ‘The following Eminent Artists from the principal cities will appear in Tragedy, Comedy, Burlesque and Vaudeville: Mr. THOMAS W. K Mr. CHARLES 113 NNA LD, HEL MARIE STU CRA, ART. Miss FANNIE The ALTHEA SISTE Miss HYBERTA Mi {niece of Presides . CHARLES Bt. THOMAS 3. ALDO WHIPPL vEA BS & . MCMAHON & KING, Messrs. WILLIAMS & WALKER, THE CARROLL INSTITUTB DRAMATIC COMPANY And THE MADRIDS. If you wish to see the Entire Per formance don't forget the hour of opening—12 O'CLOCK NOUN. f65,910-3t FREE ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY MR. J. 8, iale on Corea at Gunton Temple Church, i4th and K sts. y EV Feb. it, at Eight. Colle wr missions. fe9-3t G™®? oreka Hovs: 5; Gs KERNAN & RIFE, Managers, WEEK COMMENCING FEB. 7. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. CHARLES E. BLANEY’S Latest Musical Farce-Comedy Success, AIRED GIRL THOMAS J. RYAN AS THE GIRL, Supported by WILLIS P. SWEATNAM and 20 others. POPULAR PRICES, Next Attraction—Jacob B, Litt'’s THE LAST STROKE. feT-Ot-24 KEBx4N's LYCEUM THEATER. FEB. 7— Matinees Tuesday, Thursday, ONE WEE. and Saturday. /ERMON'S BLACK CROOK EXTRAVAGANZA COMPANY. A Superior thon 0 itorious _‘Talen Se SCPREME. VAUDEVILLE ACTS 8 sa, THE MOULIN ROUGE. GRAND FAIR —FoR THE BENEFIT OF— “Shrine of the Sacred Heart,” aT Carroll Hall, G bet. 9th and roth From FEBRUARY 7 TO 18 INCLUSIVE, Dancing every evening at Ten. Mid-day Lich served dally. Admission, 10c. Season Tickets, 25e. teT-Tt-16 THE NATIONAL GUARD Brigade Band Concert, COLUMBIA THEATER, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 8 P.M. 35 Eminent Soloists. Reserved seats, 75, 50 and 25 cents. fed-Tt EXCURSIONS, ETC. Noertolk & W-Exhington