Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1898, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1i, 1898-14 PAGES - | APPEAL TO THE CHARITABLE THE NAVY YARD BRIDGE. PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE. MUSEMENTS Academy of Music. ‘Sowing the Wind.” Bijou Theater—High-class specialties. % Theater.—“A Gay Deceiver” Held. House.—“‘A r m Theater.—The Hired Girl.” Bi ok Lafayette y. Ke:ne Mer. juare Opera House.—Thomas Charles W, Hanford in he ol, Smith Rus- a for the bene- hureh. - > EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. . Pentz for Glymont and fn v:20 a.m. s rd = for Norfolk and Fortress Menroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakelield for Colonial Beach 7am. street and Pennsylvania mn hourly from 8 a.m. to avenue for Arling 8 p.m. Trains leave 1: street and Pennsylvania avenue fo a.m., 12:05 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. uct bridge for Arling- Fort Myer and Fails Church hourly. —_— SPECIAL—SATURDAY AND MONDAY, ten, Feb. 12 and 1, Beautiful Blue, ameled Cup, Saucer and Pl one pound Th: star Tea, and P. Baking ror Sp dollar's worth Tea and at’ Aulantic 7th st. n. rket. PLUMP, T! J.C.Wi 1-13 Pa. al Burbank Pe ker’ 2. ston's,page 9. a = G LAMB. AND DISTRICT. CITY BSR re Knights of St. John. lecal commandery, No. instal ng y north ed the following ar at its hall, on t, Wednesday President, Jacob ident, Wm. Looney; . P. Cleary; finan- recording urer, Geo. A. Dr. ‘J. F. Me- three years: first Neutenant, d lieutenant, J. F. Jno. T. McIn- Robinson, Jos. ar F February ed by District d his deputi Sheahan. The In its friends at a ks’ tim entertal a of the val- Gude's, 1224 F. ef Harmony Lodge, No. of Pythias, was well crowded embers and visitors. The was conferred upon Dr. son. Professor Edward G. ed his lecture on “Marriag and Divorce,” and interesting were red by Halver Nelson, past su- pr Heisiey and James K. cellor: We. < cha worked next Thurs- @ of the order Mr. jeliver a lecture on a Repre- Horsford of =! for L lecture on “Fraternity.” ge pus Words. er; Edison— i-lb. box finest $140. Jame F. Oyster, > Mrs. Dawson ™ de Thrents. wson today admitted to atened to she had thi th A. i nt the court rel il bonds. The difMic empt by M an i burn sed her on of said to Mrs. that . De the child. ‘ks made will , tomorrow at ef Dr. Menoeal. son of Civil En- ted States navy, ther’ dence, . Breoklyn, of con- was in his twenty- a graduate of the nd praeticed medi- for about five years. La: seriously ill and was western springs for later to Brooklyn, where he Menocal was well known in this city where he had a large circle of friends. H. Was prominent in social circles and a club h standing. at J. Jay ¢ uld’s, 9th st.— ——s Wrecked His Hopes. young colored man, who ements to take unto him- later In the weck, was a prin- street and his wedding re ruined. In “addition to this William got ed and was to appear later in the Police His counsel pleaded for his release, thought marriage zen of him, and a might cause a on the part of rre: Dan he mind and heart damsel nk she will wa said the judge. if she wants him.” ded counsel, “she may s fined $5," said the jud: not.” That settles it,” remarked the defend- t, as he disappeared in the dock. “I won't get m: “1 this week." _>—— Obio Bank Building Sold. In the process of settling up the affairs of the Ohio Natioral Bank, which went in- to liquidation January 1, the bank building @t the northwest corner of 12th and G ts northwest wes offered at public sale jay afternoon by Mr. Thos. J. Owen, fuctioneer. It was bought in by a syndi- mposed of the stockholders of the . the price being $36,700. > Increases Its Surplas Fused. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Washington Loan and Trust Company, held February 9, 1808, the sum of $25,000 was, by resolution of the board, carried’ to the surplus fund, making the total surplus $175,000. John Dempsey Apprehended Here for Crime Committed in Massachusetts. Accused of Sandbagging and Rob- bery — Confesess to Detective Boyd That Charge is True. Detective Boyd, yesterday evening, ar- rested John Dempsey, alias Jonn Devere, alias Herman Taylor, an alleged noted crook, and locked him up at the sixth pre- ct station for the Boston authorities. The arrest was made at the request of Chief Inspector Watts of the Boston po- lice department. A t2legram was received yesterday morning by Inspector Mattingly, ssking that the man be apprehended. The gram explained that he was wanted for sandbagging a druggist and robbing him 4). It was also explained that the alleged crook usually went armed. This was a warning to the officer, and when De- tective Boyd met his man in the lobby of Willard’s Hotel he was prepared for any emergency. A scar on Dempsey’s neck was the means of identification, and when certain he had fcund the right man, the detective spoke to him, calling him’ by name. H2, of course, denied that he was the Dempsey wanted, and made an effort to talk the offi- cer out of arresting him. You may not be the man wanted,” sald the detective, “but I'll have to take you dewn to see the inspector."” Dempsey, right front. who had registered under his name, soon showed a change of Instead of repeating his claim of in- he became confidential, told the e and offered the detective $100 for his lberty. The Crime Alleged. The story as told by the Massachusetts officers is to the effect that the crime for which the prisoner is wanted was commit- ted in Roxbury the night of December 8, the victim being Newell Paine. Roxbury is a suburb of Boston, and Paine, who has been in business there for many years, was kne e kept considerable money in he night in question two men store about the time for clos- ing and committed the assault, as stated, h a sand t There was ht burning in the store, and Druggist Paine was about ready to retire when there was a knock heard door. nt a bottle ef witch hazel,” said the n sight, and the druggist, s. opened the door. As grabbed and sandbagged fterward choked until he became un- Then his store was searched om a trunk im a rear room the rob- bers got the $1,300. It w: ‘ated that Dempsey had made an effort to get a former clerk of the druggist to take part in the robbery, ana it was probably beeause of this effort that Demp- sey was thought to have been engaged in it. Dempsey, known in Roxbury as Devere, left the town soon after the robbery was committed. teliing friends he was going to the Klondike, but he subsequently returned to Boston, and five days ago he came to this city. “Took a Trick” in New York. ‘Do you want me for New York or Bos- ten?” the prisoner asked Detective Boyd on his way to headquarters. He admitted that he Fad “taken a trick” in New York since his participation in the Roxbury robbery. During his talk with the detective Demp- sey said he had participated in the robbery of the druggist with a crook known 038 “English Tom,” who, he thinks, has gone to England. Some days before the occur- rence, he » he went to the store and bought some medicine to get the lay of the place and afterward secreted himself in the cellar, hoping to gain entrance to the store during the night and get the money without having to commit an as- sevlt. He found, however, that he could not get in the store and so that plan was abandoned. The night of the robbery he app the store and did the talking English Tom" used the sand bag. He says they got $1,100 from the trunk. They knew the druggist had other money, but did not have time to make a thorough search. Druggist Newell was found unconscious on the floor by a policeman. He was cov- ed with blood, and the officer thought at that he was dead, but he soon re- ciently to tell of the assault. prisoner told the officer last night that he had $700 and some jewelry “plant- ed” in New York. Inspector Gaddis of the Boston force will come here for the prisoner. ared at eee THE PETITION INDORSED. Commissioners Urge Relief From James Creck Canal Nuisance. In a letter to Senator McMillan, chairman of the Senate District committee, the Dis- trict Commissioners state that the facts respecting the James Creek canal, set forth in a petition presented to him by a num- ber of the members of the South Washing- ton Citizens’ Association, which petition has been published in The Star, are en- y correct. The Commissioners indorse petition for eradication of the filthy stream, although they explain that the pe- tition invites attention in a somewhat dif- ferent shape to a state of affairs which they for s ral years have reported as needing ion. The conditions due to the canal, say the mmissioners, ethod of se s well as to thé ge disposal, produ present an ef- t upon the health ' and property values in that section of the city which cannot be stated in too strong terms. A remedy is most urgently needed, state the Commissioners, and they strongly urge the granting of the relief asked. The Commissioners explain that the sewage dis- posal bill now before Congress will provide 4 permanent remedy, while any other meth- od, in their opinion, will provide only par- tial relief. >— Defendant Contradicts Himself. “I'm guilty,” was the plea of John Payne, a colored boy who was called be- fore Judge Kimball tcday on a charge of disordsrly conduct. “The boy pleads guilty,” the clerk told the court. “Is this an ordinary case?” asked Judge Kimball. “I think not,” sponded. Two young colored women, Bertha and Mamie Coleman, were called, and they told of John’s misconduct last night. The first named girl had been riding a Policeman Simpson re- bieycle, and when her light went out sho stopped at a peanut stand and got a Inateh. “While I was there,” said Bertha, “this boy pulled the wheel from under me, blew out my light and then pulled at my dress.” “Did you know the boy?” “No, sir.” John then denied the charge. H> said he was on his way to the theater when the girl stopped to light her lamp, but he did not interfere with her. “Things have come to a prtty pass,” re- marked the court, “when young ladies are unable to go on the street without being bothered by you hoodiums.”” A penalty of $20 fine or sixty days on the farm was imposed. Ss Applies for Divorce. Suit for divorce was instituted today by Lillie Schoonmaker against George F. Schoonmaker. The couple were married June 4, 1804, it is stated in the petition, and shortly thereafter the husband com- menced a course of cruel treatment, which, she claims, was carried to such an extent that February, 1897, she was compelled to leave him. In addition to a divorce, the pe- titioner asks that she be-allowed to re- sume her maiden name, Lillie Davis. Her Solicitors are Messrs. Padgett and Forrest. —_———_—_ - Ysuinh Johnson's Offense. Isaiah Johnson, colored, was today sent to jail for ninety days by Judge Scott for striking Jennie Bailey, also colored, with a chair, January 26. Dr. 8. P. Schaffirt of the Freedmen’s Hospital said the woman was so badly cut about the head that it required twelve stitches to close the ‘ound, A TRIPLE BILL.—The audience that as- | sembled at the National Theater last night was moved to the most hilarious laughter and also to something closely akin to tears by the masterly efforts of Mr. Sol Smith Russell. A triple bill was presented, the first plece being the old English nautical farce by J. Maddison Morton, called “The Spitfire.’ Few of the present generation have ever seen this acted, for the last time it was played in this city was at the National Theater some thirty years ago by Joseph Jefferson, yet the way in which it was recelved last night showed that in such competent hands as Mr. Russell and his excellent company it would be a paying investment to make it once more familiar with the play-going public. While the methods of construction of the “Spit- fire” are open to criticism from the stand- point of modern farce writing there is no doubt that the piece furnishes wholesome amusement, and {s vastly more enjoyable than some of the skits of more recent years. It is believed that other of Mor- ton'’s farces might be received by some of our leading comedians with profit to themselves and with benefit to their audi- ences. Mr. Russeli’s Shortcut was an ex- cellent piece of work and fully merited the applause it received. Following ‘The Spit- fire’ came ‘Mr. Valentine’s Christmas,” in which Mr. Russell displayed his power of pathos and in the contrast with Shortcut gave evidence of his versatility as an actor. There are but two characters in this sketch, both exceedingly well drawn, and to Mr. Wm. Seymour is due high praise for his excellent portrayal of an old and faithful negro house servant. Mr. Russell's tender recall of the memories of his former loves found ready response in the hearts of his audience, and many eyes moistened under his pathetic recital. The evening closed with a condensed ver- sion of Shakespeare's is, 5 of the Shrew,” with Mr. Russell as Petruchio. With the memory of Edwin Booth, who was the best Petruchio this stage has seen and who in that character seemed to find relief from the serious work in which he was almost constantly engaged, one is hardly able to be enthusiastic over Mr. Rus- sell in this part. Still his readings were good, although he fails to realize Shakes- peare’s ideal, or to catch the Shakespear- fan spirit, and this was true of his sup- port with the exception of Messrs. Samp- scn and Seymour. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —The character of Hamlct seems never to lcse its fascination. There is no play more distinctly representative of the intellectual in the drama, and it is noteworthy that the audience at last night's performance was the largest that the Thomas W. Keene Company has drawn during the present en- ent. It was a warmly appreciative ice, too, and liberal applause greeted uot ouly the impersonaticn of the morose young prince by Mr. Keene, but the imper- sonetion of the king by Mr. Hanford. Miss Lucia Moore as Ophelia was commendable. The play was well staged. MISS ANNA HELD.—Miss Anna Held, at the matinee at the Columbia Theater to- morrow afternoon, will discard abbreviated skirts and will wear a spiendil trained gown—the one she wore at Mr. Perry Hel- mont’s New Year reception in New York. AEOLIAN RECITAL.—There will be an aeolian recital at the music rooms of San- ders & Stayman tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Perey S. Foster. These weekly recitals are very able, as sofne well-known vocalist al- ts, and there is no charge for . Tomorrow the soloist will be A. G. Nikolds, the tenor soloist and tor of St. Stephen's P. E. Church choir. The program will be an attractive ore. Mr. ae as FREE DISPENSARY. Institution in South Washington of Great Service. For the past two years there has been In operation at 528 4% street southwest what is known as the Southwest Washington Free Dispensary, and where diseases of all Kinds are treated by skillful physicians without charge. This Institution is located in a nice, clean, new brick house, where cleanliness appears to be the first order in ment of disease. Since it was established it has been supported en- by the seven physiclans, all well- urely Known members of the Washington Medi- cal Society, who have divided the expenses between them. No outside help has been asked or received during this period. Pa- tients who apply for treatment are not alone furnished with the service of a skill- ful physician, but are given entirely with- arge such medicines as may be neces- ‘The people iiving in the neighborhood say that this institution is a godsend to that section of Washington, and the amount of good done by these gentlemen without any idea of receiving pay for the same is be- yond estimation. When a Star reporter called at the dispensary there were about thirty patients, most of whom were col- ored, awaiting treatment, and he was in- formed that the dally average of applicants ranges from twenty-five to forty patients, all of whom are treated in turn without charge and the necessary medicines fur- nished to them, During the month of January there were more than 300 patients, old and new, treat- ed, and tne month of February bids fair to raise this number. The physicians in charge of the work are very modest in requesting that their names he withheld, as the work ts a pure- ly charitable one, but at the same time their usefuiness is recognized by those liv- ing in the vicinity of the dispensary and by those who have been relieved from the many ills of life by their skillful hands. Having shown, with an experience of two years, that the work is a beneficial one, it is the intention ultimately of these gentlemen to apply to the Commisstoners for recognition as one of the established hospitals of the District of Columbia. This, however, cannot be done until another eting of Congress. In the meantime, it has been suggested, it would be a good idea for some church organization looking for charitable work to lend its aid to the South Washington Free Dispensary, as it is sald no better use could be made of any sur- plus money any may have than in using this channel to assist the sick and afflicted of a much.neglected portion of the city. The majority of the patients treated at the dispensary so far have been from emong the colored population and of a class utterly unable to care for themselves, although the physicians say they are great- ly in need of medical attention: Those in charge of the work say that the dispensary is open to all, without regard to creed, na- tionality, sex or color. Se Transfers of Real Estate. Brookland—Marion E. Bullock et ux. to Wm. P. Logkwood, part lot 4, block 17; $10. Delaware avenue southwest between M and N streets—Mary E. Brown to Maggie F. Riley, lot 8, sq. 596; $150. Second street southwest between H and I streets—Albert T. Coumbe et ux. to Aaron Straus, trustee, lot 1, sq. 590; $10. Eighth street northwest between D and E streets—Jas. 8. Edwards et al., trustees, to Solomon Sugenheimer, part lot 9, sq. 481; $5,443. Sixth street northwest between P and Q streets—Chas F. Montgomery et ux. to Annie E. Sonne, lot 135, sq. 445; $10. Le Droit Park—Wm. P. Lockwood to Marion E. Bullock, part lot 11, block 9; 10. Ptenth street northwest between L and M_streets—Jno. H. Young, executor to Walton Harrison, lots 50 and 53, sq. 869; $8,000. Delaware avenue northeast between K and L.streets—Michael Hasset to Bridget Flannery, lot 11, sq. 714; $10. Third and N_ streeta northeast—Louisa M. Mattingly to Wm. A. Fenwick, part lot 2, sq. N. of 772; $10. I street northwest between 2ist and 22d streets—Geo. T. McGlue, jr., et ux. to Jemes 8. Kelly, part lot 8, sq. 75; $10. Seventeenth street northwest between Q and R_ streets—Thos. LL. McEneany to Patrick McEneany, lot 18, sq. 179; $7,500. i . Amendments Suggested. . The District Commissioners, in submit- ting to the Hcuse District committee a re- port on the bill authorizing the Washing- ton and Glen Echo Railroad Company to extend its lines into the District, suggest certain amendments. These amendments are such as govern generally the construc- tion of similar roads in the city, as well as the occupancy of the public thorough- fare. The suggested amendments made, the Commissioners state, the measure will meet their approval, Action of Centmal Relief Committee in Aid of the Destitute. Funds Entirely; Exhausted, While Calls for Aisl Centinue—The Situa- tion Fully Explained. At a largely attended meeting of the cen- tral relief committee at the rooms of the board of trade yesterday afternoon it was decided to issue-another appeal to the char- itably disposed people of the District. A house-to-house canvass had been under consideration by the committee, but it was unanimously decided yesterday to make a general appeal instead, signed by every member of the committee. Judge C. C. Cole presided over the meet- ing of the committee, and, after it had been explained that while up to February 10 of last year $7,711 had been contributed, but Uttle over $2,000 has been received this year, The committee, after a brief discus- sion, in which it was stated that there is urgent need of aid, appointed Judge Cole, Surgeon General Sternberg and Messrs. Fitch, Warner and Woodward to draft the Appeal. After a short consultation the com- mittee, through Judge Cole, reported the following, and on the motion of Rev. Dr. Whitman it was unanimously adopted: Address to the Public. “Th? central relief committee is con- strained to make an urgent appeal to those of our residents who have not already con- tributed to its funds to do so without de- Jay. Only in this way can much suffer- ing be prevented, as the funds of the com- mittes are entirely exhausted, while the calls for relief continue. Owing, probably, to the comparatively mild weather which has prevailed this winter, the contributions have been but small as contrasted with those of lust year, while the demands of the poor have been quite as great, except, perhaps, in the matter of fuel. Even with the sunshine overh2ad, the poor must have fcod and clothing. It is most desirabie that @ house-to-house visitation be avoided, but this can only be dene by a prompt and gen- ercus response to this appeal. Contribu- tions of money should be sent to th> treasurer, Mr. Beriah Wilkins, Post build- ing. to any_of the daily papers or to any member of this committee. Provisions, fuel and clothing should be sent to the store room of the committes, No. 927 D street northwest. Any contributions will be called for if the committee is notified.” The paper was signed by Mrs. J. W. Bab- son, Justice C. C. Cole, John Joy Edson, L. S. Wmory, I. L. Blout, Lawrence Gardner, B. L. Whitman, 'T. W. Noyes, Dr. L. W. Ritchie, James W. Sommerville, B. H. W ner, Beriah Wilkins, Simon Wolf, J. F. Cook, John A. Raker, H. F. Blount, A. T. Britton, C. B. Church, J. E. Fitch, B. Janney, T. A. Lambert, Mrs. H. B. M Farland, Mrs. Fred P. McGuire, Rev. W. B. Parson, Rev. Radcliffe, Bishop Satterlee, Rev. J. Alvin Smith,Surgeon General Stern- berg, Rev. Hugh Stevenson, William Redin Woodward, George E. Wilson, Thomas W. Smith, Mrs. Thomas W. Smith and Herbert W. Lewis, Permanent Relief. General Sternberg, chairman of the com- mittee on plan for permanent relief, stated that he will soon issue a call for a meeting of the committee at his residence in the evening. The other members of the com- mittee are Bishop Satterlee, Dr. Ritchie, Rev. Dr. Teunis §. Hamlin, Mr. John Joy Edson, Rev. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe and Prof. B. T. Janney. —_.+—___ NOT A CASH OF SMALLPOX. James Russcht Suffering From a Less Harmtal Disease. James Russell, the young white man whose appearance at the District building yesterday, as stated in The Star, was of such a suspicious character as to cause the officals of the health office to fear he was suffering from smallpox, was subsequently found to be afflicted with chickenpox. He was sent to the suspect camp near the jail, however, as stated, where, after a very full examination by experts, he was discovered to be suffering merely from the less alarming disease. SS Emancipation Day Celebration. At a largely attended mecting of the col- ered citizens of South and East Washing- ton last night, held at the Samaritan Hall, on I street southwest, for the purpose of making arrangements for th> emancipation day celebration, the following officers were elected: Wm. H. Thomas, president; Lewis Willis, vice president; R. Doney, secratary: Wm. Grantlin, chaplian; Dani. Burnett, treasurer; Reuben Burnett, marshal of the division. The meeting was addressed by Mr. Wil- Us, the outgoing president. A committee of five was appointed to wait on the Commis- sicrers and the district attorney and chief of police to inform them of the proposed celebration. The following committee on finance appointed: Arthur R. N. Young, J. Johnson, J. ter, Wm. Grantlin. J. R. Evans ts chair- man of the committee of arrangements. —— Guessed He Was Innocent. When William Hicks was called in the Police Court this morning there was no response. The call was repeated several times, and finally a colored man who had been asleep made a move. “Stand up,” commanded the bailiff. “He's trad,’ rermarked the clerk. The man yawned, stretcied his arms, end then, stepping to the rail, said he guessed he was innocent. “I wasn’t swearing,” he sald, “and I was sobet “Hicks was drunk last night,” said Po- liceman Mendenhall, “and i arrssted him for swearing.” “Judge,"’ said the prisoner, “I wasn’t drunk last night. I was lost, and the po- liceman arrested me because I was asking where the government printing offic? was. “But the officer says you were swearing, the judge told him. “What have you to say about that?’ “I was lost, but I wasn’t swearing.” “That's a new name for drunkenness. How long have you ben living in this city?” “About three years.” “And expect me to believe you were lost?” “I was lost all righ The prisoner was fined $5, with fifteen days as the alternative. i Anthropological Society. The members of the Anthropological So- ciety will have before them a very inter- esting program at the next regular mcet- ing, Tuesday evening, February 15, at Cos- mos Hall. Dr. Jehm M. Robertson of Lon- don, author of ‘Buckle and His Critics,” “The Saxon and it,"” ete., who is visiting this country, will read a paper upon “The Physiologic an@ Psychologic Characteria- tics of the Teutons:and Celts.” Following the paper will be an informal discussion, participated in by Dr. Washington Mat- thews, Dr. Frank Baker, Prof. Lester F. Ward, Mr. George ‘R. Stetson and others. ‘his meeting wijl be open to the public, —__>____ Explanatioa Satisfactory. Clinton Cornell, a. farmer from Potomac, Md, came to the city yesterday to sell a load of hay. It was alleged that the hay wes placed on the wagon in a way to vio- late the law, an@ he was taken to the sev- enth precinct police: station. There he was searched and e revolver found upon him. Today he pleaded guilty of the latter of- fense, but his explanation of both charges being satisfactory, Judge Scott acquitted him of the first charge and took his per- sonal bonds in the other. —_>—__. 8 Public Installation. A joint committee of the officers-elect of the department officers of the Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps has completed arrangements for the public installation, which will take place at Grand Army Hall this evening at 7:30. After the installation there will be a musical and lit- erary program presented. Invitations have been extended to the Woman's Relief Corps, Loyal Legion of Women, Sons of Veter- ans and other organizations to be present. Commissioners Object Heavily Laden Cars, In a report made by Chairman Babcock of the House District committee, the Dis- trict Commissioners reaffirm their declara- tion that the Navy Yard bridge is not strong enough to bear with safety the strain imposed by heavily loaded motor cars. They explain that in view of this condition of the bridge they deem it to be thelr duty to“invite attention to the fact in order to free themselves of responsi- bility in case of accident. The report made by the Commissioners was in the matter of the Capital Railway Company, that company now seeking to use the overhead trolley for crossing the bridge, instead of the underground already authorized by Congress. ee eee Open Trailers. To the Editor of The Evening Sta In reply to the question of “East Wash- ington” in Monday's Star, let me give one very good reason “why the Metropolitan street car company should continue to car- ry the open trailer.” Every man and wo- man who is shut up during business hours in an office or store needs some fresh air, and almost their only opportunity to obtain it 1s while en route to and from business. Last week, it is true, there were three days when there was risk in riding any distance in the summer car, but there had been only two or three such days this whole winter. And even on those days there were plenty of people willing to pay from $3 to $10 an hour for the privilege of a sleight ride in an “open” sleigh. Many times during January I remarked that the open cars were mere “popula: than the closed ones, for an almost empty car, close and ill-ventilated, would be followed by a full open car, many of the passengers being delicate-looking women. I am a frail wo- man myelf, but I use the East Capitol cars almost every day, sometimes three or four times a day, always teking ine open car from choice, unless the weather is ex- treme, or, what is worse, unless the car is too full of those men who insist upon tak- ing their own comfort in their own wa: regardless of the discomfort they inflict upon others with thelr tobacco smoke. I am told that the smokers have a right to the three back seats in cach troil but they make no effort to confine themselves to those seats, even when empty. —I hav noticed that the well-bred men put out their cigars upon entering the cars, but many a man insists uvon showing his in- dependence by sitting up in front and blowing his breath and his smoke into the faces and lungs of any number of passen gers. The law of courtesy is as binding in a street car as in a palace, and I do not see how any man can excuse himse throwing smoke into my ey nd any more than for squirting water over my elothes ali during the ride. It is not ladies alone who complain of this smoking nui- sance on the street c¢: I have heard more said against it by men than by wo- men during the last year. it, und also need fresh th all those se, oh, ple: ome st who se! Kind friends, let us 8 there free from tobacco smoke! February 10, 1898. omen ae oe Beacon Lodge Officers Installed. The elective and appointive officers of Beacon Lodge, No. 15, I. O. O. F., for the present term have been duly installed and are actively engaged in the discharge of their duties. The list is as follows: N. John A. Shearer; V. G., Edwin B. Hay recording secretary, C. R. McBride; finan- clal secretary, J. W. Colley; treasurer, Her- CAPITOLIA. man Burkhart; warden, August Paland; conductor, A. A, Hancock; O. G., Robt. Montfort J. L. Havens; R. 8S. John J. 8 L. S. d F. A. Stier S. V.G., R. A. Dinsmore bus S. Jones; R. S. S., Isaac Behrend, and chaplain, B. C. Stevens. When not eng: <d in the consideration of important business or conferring degrees the time of the lodge is ntiy and profitably occupied unde: auspices of the committee on entertainment for the good of the order, composed of R. A. Din: more, William H. Lewis and Isaac Behrend. At a recent meeting F. A. Stie - R., read a paper on “The Beauty of Poetry,” and at the next meeting, Monday evenin; ‘ebru- ary 14, Edwin B. Hay, V. G., will deliver an see with “The New South” as his sub- ject. gs At the High School. The pupils of the Central High School Were entertained yesterday afternoon by a series of talks and recitations {lu i the purpose of the actor's art, del Mr. Thomas W. K red by ne and Mr. Charles B. Hanford, now fulfilling an engagement in this city, The speakers were introduced in an informal way by Superintendent Powell. Mr. Keene spoke of the art of elocution. He said that hisirionic art hinges on the simple elements of sincerity and earnes ress, and that originality and independence of thought played but little part in the ex pression of emotions as old as the worl He recited several notable extracts trom Shakespeare's works. Mr. Hanford, who !s a well-known Wash- ington boy ‘and a graduate of the Central High School, spoke first of the circum- stances which led to the erection of the present building at 7th and O streets, and in which project he played quite a promi- nent part, and then recited Marmion’s ar swer to Douglass, from Scott's “Marmion, which he remembered as his first recitation in the High Schools. Both speakers were warmly applauded for their efforts. eee Usual Fine Imposed. John Malloy, who is a cripple, and em- ployed as a huckster, was arrested yester- day by Policeman Payne oa a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Bein to deposit the nec2ssary ccllateral, he was locked up. When he appeared in the Po- lice Court today he denied the charge. “I've always had respect for this police- man,” ha said, “and I frequently gave him apples when I met bim.” John said he could not understand why he had been arrested on such a charge. Judge Kimball did understand, and the usual fine was imposed. What is Scott’s Emulsio Jt is the best cod- ver oil, partly digested, and combined with the hypophosphites and glycerine. What will it do? It will make the poor blood of the anaemic rich and red. It will give nervous energy to the It will add flesh to the thin form of a overworked brain and nerves. child, wasted from. fat-starvation. It is everywhere acknowledged as The Standard of the World. 5Oc. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- Seses arising. from an impaired digestive ‘system PGROVER GRAHAM'S Remedy Is a specific. The GROV! first dose remover all distress and a permanent gure of the most chronic case is guaranteed. Send 1.00 to GROVER GRAHAM CO., Newburgh, EUY. “and tecelve a full-sized bottle, expreas prepaid, weet SESS Raa For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and Leather Goods 60 TO Lutz & Co., ~ 497 AVE. Also Une of Lap Driving Gloves. aer-i PA. ‘Robes and Its Use by] The Game v ed for Benefit of Eastern Dispensary. A progressive euchre party was given last evening in the parlors of the Riggs House by Mrs. Henrietta Stewart, for the benefit of the Eastern Dispensary and Emergency Hospital, which netted a good sum. After the game, refreshments were served, and | handsome prizes were given to the winners. The committee in charge were Mrs. Hen- rietta Stewart, Mrs. Charles C. Lancaster, Mrs. I. R. Hill, Mrs. C. R. Dufour, Mrs. M. Cc. Baker and Mrs. G. A. Chamberlain. Among the many present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Cottrell, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mr. W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Georg Charles C. Lancaster. Ss ELL Dr. R. T. Baker, Mi W. J. Pollock, ‘Mrs Bodine, Mr. and Mr: M. Burbridge, Miss Agnes Fitzsimm: Mr. Philip E.’ Muth, Mr. and M Roach, Miss MeScans land, Mr. ty, Dr. C. R. Dufow r. 3 Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Coleman, Mr. G. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Webber, Mr: Vv. Thomson, Mr. R. H. Riddleberger, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Emmons, Mrs. C. P. Hott, Mr. Mooney, Mr. and Mrs. W. French, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Oscar W. Wh Mr. C. C. Magruder, Mr. Sheldon Davis, Dr. Charles J. Griffith, Dr. H. T. Guss, Mr. B. R. Watrous, Dr. William G. Schafhirt, Mr. James F. Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Medford, Miss Ingersoll, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Padgett, Mr. William T. Bowen, Mrs. Charles W. Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Coumbe, Mr. and Mrs. J. Granville Myers. Mrs. R. Wallace, Mrs. D. Crumpacker, Mrs. Goddard, Mrs. O. G. Staples, Miss B. Lee, Mrs. Me M. en, Miss Breuninger, Mi n stlewaite Miss Eva Witford, Mrs. John T. Winter and Miss Winter, Mrs. J. H. Bankhead, Mrs. F. H. Wakefield, Miss Gertrude Harve Thomas H. Young, Mrs s, Miss Lotta G McFall and M —— Fort Monroe and Virginia Beach. It is delightful at Fortress Monroe and Virginia Beach these ple: two places have long be as the most delightful winter r rts on the At- antic coast, and are close rivals, in po! of popularity, with the well-known res of Florida and California. both Fortress Monroe and Virginia B: are so popular with V hingtonians is be Ding- rt One reason why h cause they can be reached by of the Norfolk and Washingt Compa hich sail in both directions daily, leaving th s wharf, foot of ec evening in the year at 7 yok, and arrive at Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and Portsmouth early the following morn They are fit- ted with all the modern nience: heated by steam and light by ele throughout, and have a reputation for the excellence of the meals served on board. re Royal is the greatest of baking powders in’ strength, purity and healthfulness. CITY ITEMS. The Bright Sunshine So our Sunshine Sherry, elegant wine—dry, shtful bouquet, 5c. full rich and rusty Port, 0c Pure Rye , mellow, mild, thoi full gts.: Gin = Ib. € * ap. Peaches, Apricot le. P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st. now. At RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything.10c, mb5-t,f,stf Enjoy t ood Things in Life. Our is the best thing you most ever ate in the way of a breakfast dish All kinds. nd Hams, but no other begins to compare with “Dove Brand” Hams. They’v finest for 2 years. Miller & Krogman, Cen.& K st. mkts. it Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf - AMUSEMENTS. National American Woman Suffrag Association, ire THE VIPTIETH I WOMAN'S RIC To? CONN “OLUMBIA 7 BRATION 01 SARY OF TH 18, 19. FEBRUARY PM ANNA HOWARD SHAW. er Offering. Re Sydney Grundy’s Masterpiece, SOWING THE WIND. NEXT WEEK—HOYT'S “A MILK WHITE FLAG.” fel1-2t-20 LAFAVETTE, “States sarcenay. ee NGS . -25e., » $1.00 and $1.50 MA’ s Te. and $1.00 THOS. w. KEENE, Accompanieu by and under the management of os. HANFORD, PRESENTING: -THE TONIGHT Saturday Mativce. Saturday Eve. MERCHA’ z JULIUS CAESAR RICHARD II NEXT W 1K—SEATS ON SALE, UNDER THE RED ROBE. fe1l-20tf Lafayette Sq. Opera House. BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Mr. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. Fourth Concert. Tuesday AFTERNOON, February 15, at 4:15. PROGRAM. -Overtare to “Ruy Blas” for Violin and Orchestra rst time at these concerts.) Symphony No. 4, In D minor ‘a. Minuet of Will-o’-the-Wisps 4 b. Waltz of Sylphs ¢. Rakoczy March (From “The Damnation of Faust.”") Incidental Music to Lecoute de Lisle’s “Les Erinnyes: : I. Danse greeque. II. Scene religicuse—Invocation. DY, Finale, ase First time at these concerts. Auber... eet Overture to "The Black Domino” ‘Tickets now cr sale at Opera House. F. R. COMEE, Asst. Mgr. C. A. ELLIS, Mer. fe9-Dt-35 “Remember Limerick.” NATIONAL THEATER, SUNDAY EVENING, FEB. 13, LECTURE BY Mr. John Daly, “Tortures in Brit- ish Prisons.”’ Under the auspices of the United Irish Societies. ADMISSION, 25c. Reserved Seats, 50c. and Te. Tickets now on sale at box office. LOEFFLER. ‘Mendelssohn. fep-at* JOU THEATER. ‘Mat. Beantifal MARTE The two fe7-4t TEN | | and Falls Church- ° e Itching, Burnin Terribly Afilicted Skin Disease and could not sleep —Hood complet *s Sars: e- relic with parilla give f % Well known contractor, “T was extended sleep at and burr saparilla was en Hood fs doit trout N able to sh better app aul nigh him ts taking Heod’s ite over my ton a 1 bey My rita for My . with AIRS. terribly afticted with rash, which body. 1 could no botdes. dyspepsia, Uitte & nd a not and fs nc and he bas rest M. « t of the itching king Hood's Sar in taking Ss ot 1 tt it w a LOVE, Lona coning, Maryiand. “I have been troubled with a pain in my Vack across ray ips in t orning. 1 HX began to take Hood's Sarsnparilla, and it hes cured ma. f{ can now work as well as any mm: WALTER W. KEGG, Con tractor, 70 Is the best ¢Hood’s Pills Hood’s Sarsa in fact.the One Tru Seeeeeetedeteeeeeateteeecnaateteeeees + Cumberland, parilla re ck Hes all Liver Me 9 dacbe. AMUSEMENT=. AEOLIAN R Mr. A. G. N TENOR SOL‘ SATURDAY, In th ST AND NSP. ASSISTED FERY 1 Concert ECITAL > RY ickolds, RE: cue RST. AT 4:15 SHARP Room, Md. Blood Puritters STEPH. Sanders & Stayman’s MUSIC HOUSE, 1327 F ST Percy S. Foster, Conductor. ae New Nati SOL SN This (Prid THE TA Preceded by “The Matinee Saturday a Night Charles Froh Eminent r Spittire ob “AL NEXT WEEK 387\c. INVITED-NO CARDS. onal Theater. 1 Last 7 t THY Rew and stma CHELOR'S ROMANCE? THE RU «from the ft A GAY DECEIVER, Introducing Mile. ANNA HELD, IN HER ORIGINAL SPD UTX, ITH RUSSELL Valentine's ALS” the The Human Music Sheet, The e CONJUNCTION 2 i > at and the C WITH THE ORIGINAL é Next Attraction—FPRANK DAN! WITH N.Y Fifth Annual Ball _ OF THE Southern Relief Society, Friday Eve., Feb. 11, 1898, AT N.S. veal Loring, Mrs. . Miss Mil R. Q. Mills M Tickets and W rosale The Latest Mus! nie THOMAS Win POPULAR PRIC nd Mrs, Aamission...... 4 by a caterer) GPP ovens t TONAL RIFLE: For the benefit of the Poor and Ne tJ. W. apson's Dr 108 Ki eal Fare J. RYAN Supported sw Lis P. and 20 ot NESSES ARMORY, dy tu the ler Its supervision, ter, ndeville $1.00 Drew's, I ug St N. Har > and Tomedy Sucet IR S THE GIRL, Miss Kibbey, Mrs) R Lester, in. Mes. Will dey, Mrs. F. Will Mrs. HL 1D, ler, Mra. Meer, Mrs. Tho: on Page, Mra, « Stone, Mrs. ury, Mrs. ench cents lL Next Attraction—Jacob B. Litt's THE LAST 76-24 STROKE. K® FE: B ) Matinees JERMOD K CROOK and Saturday. EXTRAVAGANZA COMPANY. A Superior Aggres 8—SUPREME HE MOULIN ROUGE. Next Week feT-8t-15 Meritorious Tale “Tuesday, ‘Thursday ent. ACTS—s 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. Midday Linch served daily. Admission, 10c. feT-11t-16 Se: axon Tickets, 25e. THE NATIONAL GUARD Brigade Band Concert, COLUMBIA THEATER, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 8 P.M. 85 Performers, Eminent Soloists. Reserved seats, 75, 60 and 25 cents. — = ted EXCURSIONS, ETO. & ig fone Stea ashington mboat Co. gton, Fort Iyer » Take