Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1898, Page 10

10 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Hoyt’s “A Milk- White Flag.” Bijou Theater.—High-class specialties. Columbia Theater. — National American Woman Suffrage Association. Grand Opera House—“The Last Stroke.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater._Th2 Moulin Rouge. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Under the Red Robe.” New National Giri.” rroll Hail—Fair for the banefit of the hrine of the Sacred Heart. E ne Church.—Cantata, lem.” Theater—“The Circus “Jerusa- EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel! J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortr2ss Monree at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 1g street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington bourly from § a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 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 Falls Church hourly. _— COME TO US FOR ROE SHAD. We get the very choicest fish, fresh every day. Spring Lamb and Green Peas with fresh Mint for sauce. Diamond-back Ter- rapin—fresh caught—$2.50 to $3.50 each. . C.Walker’s Boston Market, 1711-13 Pa.av. KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. Cc. D. KENNY. CITY AND DISTRICT. COMMISSIONERS Colonial APPROVE. Favorable Report on Bill in Interest of District Florists. In their report to Chairman Babcock of the House District committee on th2 bill to regulate the disposal of products of gov- ernment greenhouses and grounds in the District, th2 District Commissioners say that, so far as known, the only institution under their supervision to which th> bill relates is the nursery, w! trees are raised for street planting, wherein the principles of th2 bill are now enforced. Surplus trees have been given to various public institutions in the District, say the Commissioners, and exchanges made of verieties of trees betwe2n such institutions end the District. They belie that this Practice {s a good one and should be per- mitted, and with this exception, so far as the District is conc2rned, there seems to them no objection to the bill. pais areca How to M: © At. He > the Grain-O Company's latest dl- rections for making its popuiar substitute for coffee: Tablespoonful of Grain-O to two cups of cold water. Mix the Grain-O with half an egg and add the water. (Be sure to measure.) After the water gets to the bei point let boil for fifteen to twen- ty minutes, Use cream and sugai to suit the taste. If you have not cream use hot milk. ——— The W. C. T. U. Adopts a Novel Plan. ‘The three-column advertisement that ap- pears in today's paper outlines a novel pian, ‘by the cause of temperance, ae for- warded by the W. C. T. N., may be greatly promoted. Mrs. Baker, the secretary of that organization, has made an arrange- ment with the Rumford Chemical Works wh y each branch of the union may add to its financial strength with no solicitation for funds. The plan adopted is to save the labels around the covers of cans, for each ot which the company agrees to pay the W. C. T. U. 5 cents for each label. By this . each loca! branch of the union, by that which ordinarily would be away, will secure funds without riptions er depending en- members’ dues. To stimu- late individual efforts, Mrs. Baker has been given a special prize of $210 in zold by two Prominent busincss men, and this sum she will distribute among the first ten ladies sending to her the largest number of labels during the year. This special prize is not confined to members of the union, and ail women are invited to participate in the con- test. Mardi Gras Festivities, New Orleans and Mobile, February 22, 1898. For the above occasions the Southern way will sell tickets at one fare for round trip; tickets on sale February 16 to 21, inclusive, final limit March 5, 1898. Deuble daily train service in both direc- tions.—Advt. R the — The Battle of Gettysburg. Capt. James T. Long delivered an illus- trated lecture on “The Battle of Gettys- burg’ at Masonic Temple last night before a large and enthusiastic audience. The lecture was given under the auspices of the Associated Survivors of the Sixth Army Corps and was enjoyable in the extreme. ‘The lecture was handsomely illustrated by @ series of stereopticon views, including scenes at Gettysburg just after the great battle and at the present time, as weil as other objects of interest connected with the civil war. The lecturer was introduced by Secretary H. M. Gillman. Captain Long briefly introduced his lecture by a descrip- tion of the conditions that led up to the great fight that was the turning point in the war, and characterized it as an accident and not a prearranged battle. Captain Long's descriptions of various incidents nin @ graphic manner and earned him at times emphatic appreciation of efforts. sd al, Bt. at the above price. J. Maury Dove, cor. 21st M n.w. and 13th & D s.w. Suit to Recover Damages. Suit at law to recover $2 has been filed by Charles P. Young and his wife Annie, naming as defendants Clinton C. Cushing and his wife Jennie. False im- prisonment is alleged. According to the plaintiffs, Mrs. Cushing, the 20th of Janu- ary, swore out a search warrant, In which harged that Mrs. Cushing believed ung had stolen bed clothing and Fticles from her. A search of the Ss of the Youngs was made, it is Mrs. Young was arrested, but jal in the Police Court was declared not guilty ee Fine “Turnouts” for Hire at Downey's k a Appropriation Not Favored. Reporting to the House District commit- tee on the bill providing for the opening of a street through block 205, from 14th Street to 15th strest northwest, concurrent with the streets in the adjacent blocks calied Wallach place and Caroline street, District. Comm the ssioners say the open- as proposed would be are not satisfied that public necessities or convenience de- and the large expenditur> necessary for purpose. They therefore recommend adverse action on so much of the bill as contemplates an appropriation of money, but offer no objection to the project pro- vided the owners of abutting lots dedicate the ground necessary to form the street. etarsh eines You May Buy for Leas Elsewhere, Ari take chances, but with us you get the result of 40 years’ practical experience. 5-l). box finest creamery butter, $1.40. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.—Advt. Divorce Granted. Judge Hagner has granted to William Barry a divorce frem Margaret Barry, on the ground of desertion. The parties were married fourteen years ago, and three months later Mrs. Barry left, alleging in her answer that she could not agree with Mr. Barry's children by a former wife. Judge Hagner decided that she hud no canse to desert her husband. Mr. Barry was represented by Attorney John J. Do- lan and Mrs. Barry by Attorney Frank W. Hackett. STORY OF THE TELEPHONE As Told Last Evening by the Inventor, Mr, Bell. How the Idea Represented in the In- strument for Transmitting Speech Wi Finally Conceived. To listen to the story of how an inventor reached the conception of a great inven- tion is a unique experience, especially when the story teller is the inventor himself. Such, however, was the experience of the members of the Men's Socity of the Church of the Covenant and their guests last even- ing when they heard Mr. Alexander Gra- ham Bell, the distinguished inventor of the telephone which bears his name, relate in simple yet wonderfully attractive style the steps by which the telephone assumed tan- gible shape. Mr. Bell has a species of mag- netism which would be sufficient to give him a prominent place as a public speaker, even if the subject matter, as was the case last night, was not of importance. The occasion was the regular monthly meeting of the society, and after the busi- ness meeting, which was held in one of the upper rooms, the members came down in the lecture room, where they met their guests. Mr. Charles S. Clark, the presi- dent of the society, presided, and after a violin solo had been admirably rendered by Mr. M. C. Hopkins, with piano accom- paniment by Mr. Harvey Murray, Mr. Bell was introduced as the speaker of the even- ing. Early Telephone Models. Upon two tables were placed models of the telephone transmitter, showing its develop- ment from the early forms, which Mr. Bell had brought from his laboratory, which is now located in Georgetown. Mr.Bell also ex- hibited a silver model of the first tele- phone transmitter, which, he said, repre- sented the first money earned by the tele- phone, as the model had been made from the proceeds of a lecture he had delivered in_Bosion on the telephone about the year 1874, when that instrument was not only a nevelty, but was looked upon with consid- erble skepticism by the majority of pere sons outside of scientific circles. In the course of his remarks Mr. Bell said that in those early days he received @ great deal of encouragement from scien- tific men, and what he most valued was the reception accorded to his ideas by the late Prof. Henry, who was then secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and whom Mr. Bell said was the recognized head ot scientific men of that time. G Encouraged by Prof. Henry. He said he had come to Washington to look after some patents on the telephone, but even then the possibility of transmit- ting through it for any great distance in- telligibie sounds was hardly admitted. He said that after he had unfolded his ideas to Prof. Henry and had told him that he expected to be able to transmit speech through his instrument Prof. Henry re- marked to him that he believed that he had the germ of a great invention. Mr. Bell said he felt immensely encour- aged by these words coming from such a source, and even though all the world should look upon him as a crank he said he felt renewed confidence in the practical character of his conception. He explained to Prof. Henry he was confronted with a difficulty in perfecting his ideas, and that was his lack of information about electric- ity. Prof. Henry's only comment, said Mr. Bell, was the laconic one “get it.” Reaching the Result. Mr. Bell spoke of two lines of investiga- tion which he had entered into independ- ently and with the object of reaching re- sults that were entirely different from the one he finally arrived at. One was the study of sound, whicn he started originally because he intended to be a teacher of music, and the second was teaching visible speech to the deaf. He recounted the vari- ous stages of his investigation, nis failures as weil as his successes, and it proved such a fascinating recital that although he spoke more than an hour he held the attention of his audience throughout. Upon the conclusion of his remarks a solo was sung by Mr. Perry Turpin, which received a hearty encore, as did that of the violin solo of Mr. Hopkins. ‘the company was then invited to partake of refresh- ments, which was prepared by the social committee, of which Mr. Sanford M. Whit- well was chairman, and under whose supervision the entire evening's program was prepared. ———— ANN ARBOR ALUMNI. Enjoyable Banquet of Graduates of the University of Michigan. The twelfth annual reunion and banquet of ths Washington Association of the Alumni of the University of Michigan was held last night at Rauscher’s, and a dis- tirguished party of gentlemen was pres- ent, all of them being old Ann Arbor boys. The banquet was preceded by a business meeting. Mr. Arthur A. Birney declined re-election as president, and Senator Cush- man K. Davis of Minnesota was chosen. The other officers elected were as follows: Vice presidents, Rufus H. Thayer, William R. Day, assistant secretary of state; Duane E. Fox and Mark E. Finley; treasurer, George E. Lawton; secretary, John N. James. Among the members of the alumni asso- ciation who participated in the banquet were W. R. Day, assistant secretary of state; George D. Meiklejoha, assistant secretary of war; Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the Interior; O. L. Spaulding, assistant secr2tary of the treasury; Repre- sentatives Snover of Michigan, Shafroth of Colorado, Kerr of Ohio, King of Utah, De Vries of California and Lentz of Ohio; Pro- fessor Cleveland Abbe, Judge W. L. Pen- field, J. H. McGowan, Job Barnari, Rufus H. Thayer, Walter B. Stevens, Arthur A. Birney, Donald McPherson, M. F. Finley, William Donally, Will Ward Duffield, Duane E. Fox, Charles T. Thompson, G. L. Spencer, C. A. Crampton, Edward I. Prick- ett of Edwardsville, Ill; John N. James, Willet E. MeMiilan, C. 8. Hyde, Frank F. Davis, James Robertson, Minott E. Porter and George K. Lawton. Mr. Hubbard T. Smith of the State De- partment was an invited guest. Prisident Birney presided. Toasts were responded to by members as O.L. Spaulding, “University in Ear- Job Barnard, Mark Finley, “Woman's Aid to Untversi- ty;" Hubbard Smith, ‘“Constantinople—Its Poetry;’ Dr. H. W. Austin, “University and Medicine;’ Rufus H. Thayer, “The Professor.” ——— Roses for Prof. Carus Prof. Eugene Carusi resumed his lectures before the National University law school Tuesday evening, after an absence of six weeks in Pensacola, Fla. Upon his first appearance he was presented by Mr. Lan- dergran, chairman of the debating society, on behalf of the school, with a handsome cluster of roses. in All Colors, 50 cents a dozen is what Gude asks for these beauties. 1224 “Advt. New Trial Asked for Strather. A motion for a new trial in the usual form has been filed by Attorneys 8. D. Truttt and Benj. T. Roodhouse in the case of William M. Strather, recently convicted of the murder of Rosa Talbot. Arguments on the motion will not be heard for several days. —_ Elphonzo Youngs Company have two spe- cial announcements in other parts of The Star this evening. It will pay you to look them up.—Advt. ———e Ordered to Pay Alimony. In the divorce proceedings instituted by Virginia Fowle against George A. Fowle, Judge Hagner has ordered that Mr. Fowle pay his wife alimony at the rate of $35 a month during the pendency of the suit. se eek he The two-story and basement brick dwéll- ing, No. 17083 10th street, will be sold at auction by trustees tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See advertisement. od AMUSEMENTS. * BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.— By far the most delightful Boston Sym- phony concert thie season was that given at the Lafayette Square Opera House yes- terday afternoon. The theater was crowd- ed from top to bottom, and at the conclu- sion of the first number standing room was not even obtainable for late comers. The Program was one of the most enjoyable that has ever been presented in this city by this splendid organization, and the large audience in attendance yesterday afternoon Was quick to note the fact and to give Mr. Paur and his men full credit for the mas- terly way in which it was carried out. The feature of the concert was, in some re- spects, Mr. Loeffier’s violin solo. Mr. Loef- fler is one of the first violinists of the or- chestra and his work yesterday showed that he is entitled to very high praise. He played one of his own works, a diverti- mento for violin and orchestra, arranged in three parts, that showed not only origi- nality of thought and a strong evidence of great constructive ability, but also a most capable method in working out the accom- paniment for the orchestra, this part of the work demonstrating some new ideas that Were most pleasing. The first number of the orchestra was Mendelssohn's overture to “Ruy Blas,” followed by Schumann's Symphony No. 4, both of whicn have been heard here before as played by the or- chestra. The overture was given with a hearty sympathy for the spirit of the work, while the three last figures of the sym- Phony were played with that rare expres- sion and masterly power that is a part and parcel of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in all its work. The overture is well known here, and while the symphony !s not quite so familiar, it is, after the conclusion of the first figure, a most delightful composition. The most enjoyable work of the afternoon, however, was in all probability to be found in the minuet of the Will-o’-the-Wisps and the waltz of the sylphs, those beautiful creations from the pen of Hector Berlioz, in his “Damnation of Faust.” Both of them were played with exquisite daintiness. The “Rakoczy March” was given witr full spirit and power. Massanet’s suite, com- prising the incidental music to Leconte de Lisle’s “Les Erinnye: played for the first time at these concerts, proved to be a most delightful work. In the second part of the second figure, the “Invocation,” ihe theme is given to the first ‘cello, and Mr. Alvin Schroeder's work was so excellent as to gain for him a triple encore. The entire number was in keeping with this one fig- ure, and was, after the Berlioz work, the crchestral feature of the afternoon. The concert closed with Auber’s overture to “The Black Domino,” a spirited work that is well known. The last concert of the gea- son will be given at the La-ayette Square Opera House the afternoon of March 22. “THE GIRL FROM PARIS.”—“The Girl from Paris’ proved so pecuniarily success- ful the early part of this season at the Lafayette that Manager Albaugh after some difficulty arranged with E. BH. Rice to play it a return date, and announces it for week beginning next Monday, with the usual Wednesday and Saturday mati- nees. The “Girl from Paris” is a musical comedy with the atmosphere of the liveliest kind of life, telling a story that is scintil- lent with the wittlest of dialogue, humor- ous situations and happenings that are most ludicrous. There is the gay girl from Paris who continually flirts with all the fascinating powers she 1s possessed of, and who causes all of the complications from which so much fun is derived. The “shining light” who has fallen a victim to the French girl's charm, the eccentric Frenchman who is so jealous of his Julie, the boisterous major of the Battersea But- terfly Shooters, the slavey girl whose Mary Jane's “Top Note” has the effect of creat- ing the greatest consternation, the German proprietor of the Hotel Schoffenberg, who declares “t is to laugh,” and numerous others that arouse the risibles to the top pitch. The company comprises Georgie Cane, Fred Lennox, Wm. Broderick, Nick Long. Benjamin Howard, Cheridah Simp- son, Rose Beaudeb and a number of oth- ers, including beautiful Mabel Clark, the solo dancer. Seats will be on sale tomor- row. DIGBY BELL.—The New National Thea- ter’s offering for the week commencing Monday, February 21, will be the favorite comedian, Digby Bell, who will present for the second time here Augustus Thomas’ latest success, “The Hovsier Doctor.” Mr. Bell has long been an established favorite with Washirgton theatergoers by reason of his cleverness personally, and also be- cause he has always been surrounded by a capable corpany. This season he is ac- cempanied by Laura Joyce Bell and twen- ty-three artists, who have scored decided successes in their various roles. “The Hoosier Doctor,” which Mr. Bell will pre- sent for approval next week, while a com- edy new to us, is not an unknown quan- tity. In it the clever author of “Alabama,” “In Mizzoura” and so many other success- es, has provided a vehicle for Digby Beil’s introduction as a legitimate comedian, and competent critics have declared his acting compares favorably with the best efforts of Nat Geodwin, Sol Smith Russell and Joseph Jefferson. ‘The Hoosier Doctor” is an idyll of Indiana, and in its quiet delineation of home life there is absolutely no straining after dramatic effect. It seems a matter of congratulation that theatergoers gener- ally turn te the pure and wholesome of the drama with their substantial support and approval. The play is filled with pathos which is homely and touching, and at times so true to life is the presentation that it almost seems like intrusion to gaze into that quiet home fe. Through it all is a touch of droll humor, which relieves it at intervals from becoming almost tragic in its pathos. In addition to the regular Wed- nesday and Saturday matinees, a special holiday matinee will be given on Washing- ton’s birthday. FRANK DANIELS.—There is a decidedly Danielesque story to the opera of ‘‘The Idol's Eye,” giving that funny Kttle man, Frank Daniels, an excellent chance to dis- play his comedy talents. He makes his first appearance tumbling out of a balloon into the sea, out of which he swims and finds Fimself at an English military post in India. He tells in a catchy song that he “has just dropped in in an off-hand sort of way” and explains that he {3 Abel Conn, an American ballooning It around the world. As he fin- ishes the cries of a drowning man are heard and Conn bets $50 against a rich Cuban's whiskers that he can save the man. He wins the bet and throughout the opera col- lects it by plucking from time to time a hair out of the Cuban's luxuriant growth. lt appears that the drowning man, a Scotch vagabond, has stolen the eye of a sacred idol. The eye is a wonderful ruby, which, besides its immense value, makes every woman fall in love with its immediate pos- sessor. Some Brahmins searching for the jewel declare that the Scotchman must have it because of the amorous attentions which the women are paying his ungainly self. But the Scotchman cannot be pun- ished because in the eyes of the Hindoo law a would-be suicide is as good as dead, and whoever saves him is responsible for whatever the would-be has done or may do. The Scot, however, escapes detection, by secreting the ruby in Conn’s jacket; and immediately all the girls fall in love with Conn. Conn and the rest find the idol and steal its other eye, which, unknown to them, makes everybody hate its possessor. The complications come out all right for everybody but the Scot, whose gloating over his ability to commit crime for which Conn only is responsible is suddenly check- ed when, cn receiving word that a large fortune hes been left him by an uncle in Scotland, ne learns that while Conn must suffer for his, the Scot's, misdeeds, he must also profit by his, the Scot’s, fortune; so that the legacy goes to Conn. Accompany- ing the stery, which is told in Smith’s wit- tiest vein, is the rich and melodious music of Herbert, which has made Herbert's work so popular, and which in this opera is pro- nounced to be the best he has ever done. The engagement at the Columbia Theater is for one week only, with matinees on Washington's birthday and Saturday. ISHAM'S OCTOROONS.—It is said the octorocns of the sunny south rival the dark-eyed strollers of the hills of Granada, that country so famous in story and song. John W. Isham’s Famous Octoroons, which have been flattered by imitators the wide world over, which come to the Academy next Monday, would seem to prove this saying a fact, for there are any number of beautiful girls in the show. But it is not for beauty that this combination is so fa- mous. It stands today as the highest- classed company now touring the country, for quality of voices, excellence of pro- gram, richness of costumes, scenery and class of people engaged in it. The long program opens with a farcical skit, en- titled “Darktown Outing At Blackville Park.” The olio has been carefully group- ed with brilliant features, so far abové vaudeville acts _as to partake of refined ae age Bie teeth a Ascuna the peras” is resplendent with~ operatic se- lections from “Faust,” “The Mi es 2 and Tartar,” “Il Trovatore”’ and others. During this engagement the regu- HI Famous Minstrels! will gagement at the Grad Opera House the week commencing: February 28, with the usual matinees, and gotwithstanding this the ine Teno Hee Spied Mehiy come ie same. comes ly com- mended and is ome of the most popular companies now t@aveling, and its roster contains the names ofthe best burnt cork entertainers in the pregession, the acts are . New acts ami settings will be introduced and the Peco of the Grand may expect a treat. ‘The Daughters-:of the Revolution will hold a week's conventien next week at this paynoae) consequently no dramatic per- formance will be given. THE ROSE HILL FOLLY COMPANY.— The Rose Hill English Folly Company will be Manager Kernan’s attraction at the Ly- ceum next week. This organization is said to be right up to the minute in every de- rtment. The company comes direct from lew York, where the approval of the pub- lic has been illustrated by crowded houses. The program is made up of superior vaude- ville features, the first number of which is an original burletta, entitled “Gay Grass Widows,” which is made up of witty dia- logue and popular musical numbe: An exceptional olio follows. This is composed of the Casino Comedy Four, in their novel specialt; Cain and Mack, the comedy boomers; Hickey and Nelson, the refined sketch artists; the Marinellas, the acro- batic marvels; Blanche Newcombe, the charming singer of catehy songs, and Wil- lard and Gebhardt, entertainers par excel- lence. The performance concludes with an extravagant burlesque entitled, “A Wicked Town,” this appropriately embellished with attractive scenery, handsome costumes and electrical effects. Several novel features are introduced here, including the Zoohoo dance, Cupid’s quadrille, the Amazonian tug-of-war and the great push ball contest. THE BISCHOFF CONCERT.—The second Bischoff concert of the seventeenth series was given at the Congregational Church last night in the presence of a large and ap- prectative audience. The program was a long one and included many interesting numbers. The Bischoff Quartet, consisting of Mrs. Elsie Bond Bischoff, Miss Dayelle Taylor, Miss Mary E. Pond and Mrs. J. 8. Ray- mond, executed several songs. Those who assisted in the program were: Miss Katha- rine O'Donnell, reader; Miss Abbie M. Pow- er, organist, and Mr. J. D. McFall, baritone. Dr. J. W. Bischoff was organist and di- rector. The program was as follows: ““Remem- ber Thy Creator,” the Bischoff Quartet; overture, “‘Stradella,” Miss Abbie M. Pow- er; “Good-bye, Robin,” Miss Mary E. Pond; “The Legend of the Organ Builder,” Miss Katharine O'Donnell; The Indian Bell Song, “Lakme,” Mrs. Elsie Bond Bischoff; “Old Folks at Home,” the Bischoff Quartet; “The Bedouin Love Song,” Mr. J. D, Mc- Fall; ‘‘Seein’ Things at Night,” Miss Kath arine O'Donnell; ‘‘Major the Bischoff Quartet; “Carnival di Venic Mrs. J. 8. Raymond; (a)Nocturne, G minor, (b) Gavotte, Mignon, Dr. J. W. Bischoff; cavatina, “Bel raggio lusinghier,” Miss Dayelle Taylor; ‘Home, Sweet Home,” the Bischoff Quartet. MR. LEIGHTER’S ORGAN RECITAL.— Mr. H. Clough Leighter, organist and choirmaster of Epiphany parish, gave an organ recital last evening at the Pro-Ca- thedral Church of St. Mark’s, 3d and A streets southeast. Mr. Leighter’s master- ly rendition of a number of difficult com- positions was enjoyed by an audience that completely filled the ‘seating capacity of the church. He -was assisted by Miss Lillian Halley, soprano; Mr. Charles E. Myers, baritone, and*Miss Ella Knight, violinist. Mr. De ‘Offeo Brown, organist and choirmaster of;the}Pro-Cathedral, was the accompanist @f the evening. Among the numbers played by Mr. Leighter was an original composition, an {dylle, entitled “The Nativity.” <He=also played Bach's “Toccata and Fugue in D minor,” Chad- wick’s “Meditation,” ‘Fischer's “‘Andante Con Moto” and Koner's “Concert Satz in D_ major.” Mr. Myers sang with good effect Adam's “‘Gantique De Noel,” while Miss Halley with power and finish sang Gray's “A Dream .of Paradise,” with vio- lin obligato by Miss Ella Knight. One of the most pleasing numbers of the even- ing was Woodward’ssanthem, “The Sun Shall Be No More fhy Light by Day,” by the choir of: the Pro-Gathedral. PROF. SCHUBERT'S MUSICALE.—Prof. Wenzel Schubert will give his introduc- tory musicale Monday night next in Trin- ity Parish Hall, corner of 3d street and Indiana avenue, assisted by Miss Mattie Wade, soprano; Miss Crum ‘of Canton, Ohio, the new contralto. of Epiphany Chureh; Mr. James Watson, leader of Christ Church choir, basso. Among the solos rendered wiil be Danclas’ Second Fantasie, Scene de Ballet by Beriot, Thema Danois by Mayseder, by Prof. Schubert; two fine piano solos by Dr. Satter, a Bee- thoven sonata by Mrs. Schubert. Miss Wade will sing “Il Bacio” by Arditi, with orchestral accompaniment. Miss Florence Boyd of Baltimore, elocutionist, and other soloists will contribute some fine and at- tractive numbers. FISK JUBILEE SINGBRS.—On the 28th of this month the Jubilee Singers will give one of their unique concerts in this city at the National Rifles’ Hall. Since their last visit they have been traveling exten- sively, and wherever they appeared the tender and weird beauty of the jubilee songs commanded the unbounded admira- tion of the most cultivated audiences, and appealed to all degrees of musical taste. The greatest point of interest in these con- certs rests with the rendering of the slave melodies. The effect is simply overwhelm- ing, not only by Its pathos, but also by the masterly manner in which these songs are sung. Masterly coloring, absolute clear- ness and perfect harmony are character- {stics specially to be mentioned in connec- tion with these concerts. Their style is peculiarly thelr own. The sale of seats opens at E. P. Droop & Sons’ Monday morning next. HAMLINE CHURCH.—Gabriel’s cantata, “Jerusalem,” given several months ago at Foundry Church, where ft scored a suc- cess, will be repeated for the benefit of gospel work this evening at Hamline Church, corner 9th and P streets north- west. The cantata will be produced by a well-trained body of singers, with com- petent and well-known soloists, together with an orchestra, the whole affair being under the personal direction of Mr. Frank Wilson. ODD FELLOWS’ HALL.—An entertain- ment will be given at-Odd Fellows’ Hall, ith street northwest, next Friday night by-Canton Potomac, which should attract a large attendance. The Burnt Cork Club will furnish the program, which will be a guarantee of its excellence, and at the conclusion of the entertainment there will be dancing. “FOR FAIR VIRGINIA."—Julian Mag- nus, manager for Mr. and Mrs. Russ Why- tal, is here arranging for their appearance at the Columbia during the week of Feb- |. ruary 28, in theirjdeljghtful drama, ‘For Fair Virginia.” ———— Two Divoreeméor Desertion. Judge Hagner, fin ‘Mquity Court No. 2, yesterday afternoan, migned decrees divorc- ing William Clark frem Ida Clark on the ground of desertian, and Nettie E. Staples from Fauntleroy @f.'Staples for the same cause. Cleveland's ‘thaking pow- der is purchased by the United: States government for the use of families of army officers. Cleveland Baking Powder:Co., New York. Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Or threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- eases from an impaired digestive system positively cured. AM’S Remedy is 5 GROVER GRAHAM'S iy is a speciic. The dose and a t are poet cpronls ease is gunranted, Send 50 to GHOVEIE GRAHAM Newburgh, oe receive & tle, express Depa full-sized bot! represented money will Write for” Sold by all ‘b0-cent icone = be refuaded. —.* THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1898—i4 PAGES. SERIES OF LECTURES. Members of Congress to Discuss So- cial and Economic Questions. Rev. Alexander Kent, pastor of the Peo- ple’s Church, is taking steps to establish @ propaganda in Washington for the edu- cation of the people upon the social and economic questions of the day. Dr. Kent's idea is to have a number of congressmen holding views of all kinds on political and economic questions to deliver speeches every Sunday evening at the Typographical Temple, which shall be open to any one who desires to hear them. Dr. Kent was on the floor of the House yesterday solic- iting the aid of a number of represent: tlves to his scheme. He has already se- cured promises frcm a dozen members to make speeches, and he anticipates that he will be able to secure more. His idea is to secure about twenty-five members of Congress for the propaganda, each to have set dates for his speech and each to speak on a different subject, or on a phase of a subject not touched upon by those preceding him. Dr. Kent's plan 1s to secure thoroughly posted speakers on not only the tariff and finance in its various phases, but upon the single tax theory, government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, postal sav- ings banks, international arbitration, im- migration, the labor question and its dif- ferent ramifications and other public prob- lems. Dr. Kent thinks that there are a great many people in Washington who are virtually uneducated on these ques- tions, not, however, through indifference, but because of inability to take advantage of the opportunity when offered during the week to study them. He says that comparatively few are able to attend the sessions of Congress and that the issue of the Congressioral Record, containing the debates, is so limited as to be inac- cessible to a vast majority. He thinks that on Sunday nights a great many people eager to learn would be able to devote time to the subjects who on other daye would be unable to spare the time. By this means he hopes to reach every one who is not keeping up with the tide of public affairs. Dr. Kent has no doubt that his scheme will be successful and that a great many people in search of education on the problems proposed to be dealt with will attend his lectures. He says that if the quarters proposed to be used for the speeches are inadequate he will secure others which will accommodate larger audiences. Speaking of the subject to a Star re- porter today, Dr. Kent said: “I have secured the consent of about a dozen of the ablest and some of the most Prominent members of Congress to speak at these meetings, and I have no doubt whatever that it will be successful. There is a large number of people in the city yearning for instruction on the big ques- tions of the day who are absolutely igno- rant of them, chiefly by reason of the in- convenience of getting such knowledge now, and through their inability to spend the time on the subject. By my proposi- tion, however, ample and convenient time will be at the command of every one who cares to hear the subjects discussed. The lectures or speeches will all be based upon the one subject of “The Relation of Just Government to Good Citizenship.” Each speaker is thus furnished his cue, and may talk on any phase he chooses. I will not engage the services of any man who is known to be conservative on any proposi- tion or who is inclined to straddle any question. Each speaker must be of pro- nounced and clear-cut views, and it will make no difference upon which side of the question he stands. Each question is pro- posed to be debated from every standpoint, so as to afford complete education on every problem. I have not yet completed dates for the speeches, but hope to do so in the near future.” eS THE MORTON CADETS. Concert to Be Given by Haley’s Band for Their Benefit. The soloists for the benefit concert to be tendered the Morton Cadets at the Na- tional Theater Sunday evening next have been decided upon. They are Miss Pearl Lynch, soprano; Mr. Joseph Haina, cor- netist, and Mr. Will Haley, flute soloist. Miss Lynch ts a soprano of a high order of merit, and should give very general sat- isfaction. Mr. Haina is well known as @ cornetist, while Mr. Haley's work on the flute has long been a feature in musical circles of the city. The program which will be presented has been made up by Mr. Haley, and will include some of the most attractive numbers of the day, as well as some of the standard classics that are al- Ways welcomed by musicians. Mr. Haley knows exactly what the public wants at a concert of this character, and he will give his audience the light and the classic so arranged as to make up a program that cannot be excelled. Aside from the fact that the reputation of the band and its leader is very high, the attractive program and the drawing powers of the soloists should induce hearty financial support. At this concert it must be remembered that the affair is tendered the Mortons for the purpose of helping the company to raise the debt that was incurred in the recent trip made by the organization to Galves- ton, Tex., for the purpose of defending the title of military champions of the United States. The company went to Galveston for its own honor and for the honor of the capital city, and now that it has incurred a debt in so doing which it cannot by any possibility raise without assistance, al- though a game effort has been made by the boys to do so, the citizens of Washington should come forward with a hearty hand and assist in the work. Doctors now agree that consump- tion is curable. Three things, if taken together, will cure nearly every case in the first stages; the majority of cases more advanced; and a few of those far ad- vanced. The first is, fresh air; the second, proper food; the third, Scott’s Emul- sion of cod-liver oil with hypophos- phites. To be cured, you must not lose in weight, and, if thin, you must gain. Nothing equals Scott’s Emulsion to keep you in good flesh. 50c. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. Hotel Gordon, 16TH AND I STS., WASHINGTON, D.C. ‘The newest and finest appointed hotel in Wash- ington—Amertcan and European plans. Restaurant and cafe open until midnight. The public is cor- dilly invited to inspect the hotel. 34S. R. KEENAN, Formerly Manager of the Shoreham. For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and st Leather Goods Go TO fel2-7t* “Dove Brand” Hams Make a Friend of every one who wants sweet mild cured hams with small bones and little fet. Miller & Krogmann, Center & K St. Mkts. —>———— There’re Dosens of Breakfast Dishes you might think of that you won't enjoy half as much as our delicious Sausage. All Kinds. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Center Mkt. Here’s a Real, encores eres Roos jpered—with stylish, ndsome paperonly &2 up. F. G. NOLTE, 810 9th st. ——_— Plenty People to Wait on You. No ‘hour limit to buy one of our $3 Saxony ‘Wool German Hand-knit Jackets or Sweat- ers for 98c. now. C. Auerbach, 7th & H. it AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM. The Choral Society’s Concert of American Music. The Choral Society announces a concert consisting of American music rendered by the chorus of the society, assisted by well- known American-born soloists, on the 2ist of February, the eve of Washington's birth- day, at the Congregational Church, 10th and G streets northwest. The soloists, who will be heard in solo numbers by American song writers, as well as in their concerted work with the chorus, are the ever popular soprano, Emma Juch, whose voice was never in better condition than at the pres- ent time, and two comparatively new but very promising singers, whose recent work has received great praise from the press of many large cities, namely, Mrs. Anna Taylor Jones, contralto, and Mr. W. Theo- = Van Yorx, tenor, both of New York ty. The program will begin with a work of @ composer of the revolutionary period (W. H. Billifigs, 1746-1800), and will include larger choral works of both the older and younger schools of living American com- posers, representing such names as J. C. D. Parker, Dudley Buck, Arthur W. Foote, George W. Chadwick and Ethelbert Nevin, which will be interspersed with solo num- bers of MacDowell Whitney Coombs, Ho- mer N. Bartlett, Buck and others, and will close with the singing of the “Star Span- gled Banner” and “America” as harmon- ized by Prof. Horatio W. Parker of Yale University. The society has been moved to this un- dertaking because of its belief that the patriotic people of this city will be greatly interested in seeing what has been done by American composers, and in stimulat- ing interest in musical composition in this country. It seems fitting that a leading part in this work should be undertaken at the capital city. The society trusts that it may have the co-operation of a large num- ber of the members of the patriotic socie- ties represented in this city by the local society. The sale of seats is now in prog- ress at Ellis & Co.'s, 937 Pennsylvania avenue. — > SEEKING INFORMATION. Commissioners’ Letters of Inquiry to Mayors of Cittes, The District Commissioners have ad- dressed_a letter to the mayors of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Pitts- burg and Baltimore, respectively, asking to be furnished with a copy of the law or regulation of the respective cities governing lights on vehicles. The Commissioners have also written the mayors of a number of cities, seeking in- formation relative to telephone charges, the number of telephones in use and how many operators are employed by the tele- phone companies in the respective cities. The mayors of the following cities have been addressed in the matter: New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Richmond, Louis. ville, Albany, Buffalo, Detroit, New Or- leans, Atlanta, Providence, New Haven, Hartford, Harrisburg, Indianapolis, Tren- ton, Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Newark, Nashville, Omaha, Kansas City, Jersey City, Brie, San Francisco, Minneapolis and St. Paul The information in relation to telephones and rates is desired by the Commissioners, it is understood, in order to enable them to make a report to Congress in the mat- ter of the proposed reduction of tclephone rates here. —— Broke His Shoulder Blade. Charles Cotton, a painter, fell from a scaffold near 31st and M streets yesterday and broke his shoulder blade. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital in the police patrol wagon for treatment. —— Organ Recital Postponed. The free organ recital which was an- nounced to be given next Saturday after- noon at the Church of the Covenant, being the third in the series, has been postponed until the succeeding Saturday afternoon. Royal Baking Powder is the | greatest health saver of the century. | AMUSEMENTS. Performance by the BURNT CORK CLUB. Dancing at conclusion of program. Tickets, fe16-2t New National Theater. Every Evening at & and Saturday Matinee, CHARLES FROHMAN’S PRODUCTION Of the London Gaiety’s Musical Success, The Circus Girl. Management of A. H. CANBY. LIFE—FUN—DASH—SPARKLE-MUSIC—BEAUTY NEXT WEEK—SEATS SELLING— DIGBY BELL In Augustus Thomas’ Delightful Comedy, THE HOOSIER DOCTOR. fe16-30,3t GABRI 'S FINE CANTATA, JERUSALEM, HAMLINE CHURCH, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16, 8 P.M. Mr. FRANK WILSON, with iarge Chorus, Spe- cial Soloists, Fine Orchestra and Grand Organ. A splendid affair. Admission, 25c. For Gospel work, Tickets at Pursell’s and Davis’, $th and R n.w. Get them early! felb-2t GRAND BENEFIT TO THE MORTON CADETS BY Haley’s Washington Concert Band, SUNDAY EVENING, 8 O'CLOCK, FEBRUARY 20, 1898, AT NEW NATIONAL THEATER. MISS PEARL LYNCH. JOSEPH HAINA. W. A. HALEY. Reserved seats, COLUMBFA—EXTRA. NEXT WEEK. FRANK DANIELS, In Idol’s Eye. Seats now on sale. fel4-6t-8 ORPHANS’ CONCERT. The sale of reserved seats for the concert by the United Catholic Choirs of the city for the benefit of St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum at the Columbia Theate- NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT begins Tuesday morning, Feb. 15, at box office of the theater. f14-6 RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. WEEK COMMENCING FEB. 14. Usual Matinees Wed. and Sat. at 2. JACOB LITI’S Mammoth Scenic Production of the Successful |- oa Cuban’ Play, THE . LAST STROKE POPULAR PRICES. attraction, week of Feb. 23—HI HENRY’S STRELS. ‘fel4-6t Next MAMMOTH MIN‘ 10U_ THEATER. High-class Vaudeville and Detly loc. 20e. MARIE HEATH. and Dreher. fel4-t FOR FREE CUBA, ‘B0c. + 50e. LAN. ertie Gilson, Miss Bigger ‘Twelve Other Big Hot Acts. ERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. All This Week. 20e., B00. Moulin Rouge. UNION VETERANS’ UNION, Senator Allen Mustered Inte John M® Logan Command. Senator William V. Allen of Nebraske was mustered tnto John A. Logan Come mand, Union Veterans’ Union, at the hall of the organization, on 9th street, last night. Several other recruits were admite ted at the same time. The business meete ing was followed by a camp fire and Speeches were made by Senacor Allen, Samuel R. Strattan, National Commander H. L. Street, 8. 8. Yoder, John G. B: field of Maryland and others. pr cso Connecticut Republicans, Senator Hawley addressed the annua ™meeting of the Connecticut Republica Association last night. He urged the assoe elation to work legitimately for the succes of the republican party and meet all issues fearlessly. The election of officers for the i Year resulted as follows: Presiden Filer; first vice president, C. W, ; Second vice president, Capt. Hiram Buckingham; secretary, T.’ E. Spencer} treasurer, George N. Stranahan. = Substitute Proposed. The District Commissioners have transy mitied a substitute bill to Congress to pres vent electrolysis, the substitute measuré differing as to the penalties. The measure now proposed makes the penalty one of $25 a day for uny violation of the law, tO be collected in any court of competent jue risdiction in the District, a failure to pay it within sixty days subjecting the offends ing corporation to forfeiture of its rights and privileges. <p You can be healthy Only when your Blood is rich In materials ee Necessary to Repair the waste Of the system. Hood's Sarsaparilla Keeps the blood Rich and pure, Expels germs of $ — Scrofula, salt theum, Cures rheumatism, Dyspepsia, catarrh, And gives strength, Do not buy unknown Preparations. Hood’s Sarsaparilla has a record Of cures unequaled By any other. Seendeadoatodeedoatoatondontoetotesteatoteateatoeateatoes AMUSEMENTS. rT Prof. Wenzel Schubert’s MUSICALE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 8 P.M, Trinity Parish Hall, 3d and Ind. ave. n. fel6-5t ickets, 2c. 9 PRICES. Every Evening at 8 and Saturday Matinea, HoYTs |A MILK Best, zi WHITE Biggest, Brightest, FLAG. ISHAM’S OCTOROONS, LAFAYETTE - - Tonight. LAST MATINEE SATURDAY. MATINEES—25c., Goc., Tc. and $1.00. EVENINGS—25c.. 50c., T5e., $1.00 and £1.50. Cherlet. Frohman Presenis the Brilliant Romance, UNDER THE RED ROBE, AS PERFORMED FOR 300 NIGHTS AT THE EMPIRE THEATER, N. ¥, NEXT WEEK—E. E. RICE'S THE CikL FROM PARIS. SEATS ON SALE THURSDAY. fel6- ant Twentieth Annual Ball, TO BE GIVEN BY THE Unione Fratellanza Italiana, aT NATIONAL RIFLES’ HALL, February 17, 1898. Tickets (admitting gentleman and ladies)... fel5-3t Choral Society's GREAT American Concert, Congregational Church, CORNER OF 10TH AND G STREETS, Monday, Feb. 21, at 8 P.M, A program of solo and chorus numbers by Amerly can composers, chronologically arranged and sung by American-born soloists— MME. EMMA JUCH, D0. MRS. ANNA TAYLOR JONES, Contralto. MR. W. THEODORE VAN YORX, Tenore All of New York, = -50C. Mr. John Porter Lawrence, Organist. MR. JOSEF KASPAR. Director, Reserved seats, 50c., 75c. and $1—now on sale af Ellis & Co.'s, 937 Pa. ave. fel2-8t GRAND FAIR —Fot 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 Tea. ‘Mid-day Lfweb served daily. Joc. Season Tickets, 35c. — Adi feT-11t-16 EXCURSIONS, ETO. ee & Washington