Evening Star Newspaper, February 21, 1898, Page 10

10 LOCAL MENTION. [AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Isham's Octoroons. Bijou Theater.—High-ciass speciaities. Columbia Theater—Frank Daniels in “The Ilol's Eye.” Grani Opera House—Hi Henry's Min- strels. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Th3 Rose ‘Hill Folly Co. Lafayette Square. Opera House.—“The Girl From Paris.” New National Theater.—Digby Bell in “The Hoosier Doctor.” National Rifles’ Armory.—Entertainment and hop of Potomac Council. Odd F2llows’ Hall, 7th street between D and E streets northwest—Entertainment by the Burnt Cork Club. Congregational Church, 10th and G sts.— Choral Society's Concert. Trinity Parish Hall, 34 and Indiana ave- nue northwest.—Prof. Wenzel Schubert's Musical. ——————— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamar Samuz2! J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Randall for Colonial h and river landings at 7 a.m. ‘Trains leave 134 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to Spm. Trains leave 1344 street and Pennsylvania vanue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:06, 2.05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ten, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly. ——— en “SCUPPERNONG” WINE, $1.50 GALLON. Made from the Scuppernong grape in North Carolina. A pecuftarly delicious wine—very old—$1.50 gal. “Golf Club” Whisky—lu years old—extra fine—only $1.25 bottle. Jno. ©. Walker, grocer, 1711-1713 Penn. ave. HAS QUIT BUSINESS. THE METZEROTT MUSIC COMPANY STOCK OF PIANOS AND ORGANS | IN HANDS OF FACTORY AGENT. ‘Those who may be contemplating the pur- chase of a piano, organ or pipe organ, will be interested in the proposition I have to make nere. The following note explains itself: WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 15, 1898. To whom it may concern: Having con- cluded to permanently retire from the music business, we have this day turned over to Mr. W. H. Cotter, factory agent, the Met- zerott Music Company's entire stock of Pianos, organs, store fixtures, etc., and he will proceed to close out the same at private sale, or to some dealer in bulk. METZEROTT MUSIC COMPANY, By Frank B. Metzerott. Pres. In_ this sale to close out the Metzerott stock in a very short time, I have decided to cut off not only the business profit, but the Batural business expense, which ts added by every dealer, and offer the entire stock at wholesale cost, and on easy payments at that, conclud:ng that this Is the best way out of the dilemma. Every instrument in house will be marked in plain wholesale cost figures—no more will be asked, no less accepted. This stock consists of some of the very best pianos made in this country—pianos of world-wide fame as standard high-grade in- struments; six distinct makes to select from and in all the various fancy woods and de- sign of cases. ‘We cannot quote prices on many of the instruments here, and it is not necessary, for every instrument 1s plainly marked at wholesale cost figures, but, as an example, we offer a fine new “Standard” plano, 4 feet 8 inches high, full scale, burl walnut case; regular price, $350; sale price, $168. We offer brand-new regular $275 pianos, full scale, rosewood case, for $137. Twenty-five dollars cash, $8 or $10 per month buys them. We offer a nice Wheelock upright plano, 4 feet 6 inches high, full scale, worth $250, for $%5. We offer the highest grade of $500 cabinet grand pianos, with rich, hand-carved pan- els, mahogany or English oak case, for $298. Rosewood case, same piano, $15 less. We offer high-grade, medium size, $450 ag mahogany, oak or burl walnut cases, for . Fine new Brown ard Simpson _planos, worth $225 to $275, for $125 to $140: $25 cash, $8 or $10 per month buys any piano in the house at this sale. We offer brand worth $85. for $43. We offer brand-new parlor cabinet organs, with French plate mirror, worth $100, for $52. Other styles of cabinet organs, worth 975, for $37.50. Six doliars cash, $4 per month, buys any organ In the house. We do rot quote prices on second-hand Pianos or organs: No reasonable offer will be refused for them. We will ship pianos and organs to reliable Parties anywhere on the above terms. This sale of high-grade planos at factory Prices positively closes March 5, as we must vacate this building at that time. Come early Monday’ to secure choice bar- gains. W.H. COTTER, Factory Agent. Next door to Columbia Theater. perro he SPRING LAMB. Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. ‘w parlor cabinet organs, eee ee KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure Sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. Cc. D. KENNY. RB. AND O. BULLETIN. NEW OBSERVATION CARS. ‘Two magnificent observation cars, the Undine and Bianca, have been placed in gervice between [Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburg on train leaving Washing- ton, New Jersey avenue and C street, 11:05 am., and returning, leaving Pittsburg 8:05 @m. These cars are the very latest pro- duction from the Pullman shops, built for this service, for the patrons of the B. and ©. between Baltimore, Pittsburg and Chi- feos over the picturesque route of Amer- a CITY AND DISTRICT. ~ Local Society Elects Officers. The Scientific Literary Society of the Bliss School of Electricity held its regular meeting Friday afternoon. The election of Officers took place with the following re- sult: President, Mr. 8. G. Hunter; vice president, Mr. Frank Keigwin; Mr. Brady and Mr. F. F. Cavada succeeded them- selves as seretary and treasurer, respect- ively. Whether or not the telegraph is more beneficial to mankind than the tele- phone was the question debated. Messrs. Baldwin and Edgar Horsey supported the telegraph, while Messrs. Smart and Snavely spoke for the telephone. The judges de- cided in favor of the negative. es A Wagon Load of Flowers— Violets and Lilies of the Valley will be at Gude’s tomorrow. 1224 F.—Advt. —__ Pass on Lake Pavement. ‘The Senate recently directed the District committee to inquire into the advisability of having a block of what is known as the Lake pavement laid in the city, for the pur- pose of determining its value as compared with other pavements laid here. The com- mittee asked for a report from the District Commissioners in the matter, and they wrote Chairman McMillan of the com- mittee that the Lake pavement does not, in their opinion, possess sufficient advant- age over present methods to warrant any extra expenditure for the purpose of ex- periment. The Commissioners do not believe it ad- visable for the District to pay for a pave- ment that is not guaranteed for the usual Period of five years. Neither do they con- sider it advisable to have contracts awarded to particular parties by legislation. —————eees Elphonse Youngs Company Will close their store the entire day to- merrow (February 22), as usual.—Advt. goes Annual Anniversary Service. The choir of the Pro-Cathedral Church of &t. Mark's will hold its annual annivers- Bry service tomorrow. Following is the order of mucic: Processional, hymn 408, “Jerusalesu, the Golden,” Le Jeune; peal- ter, Elvey; magnificat in D, Toop; anthem, “Unfold, Ye Portals,” Gounod; offertory anthem, “O Taste and See How Gracious the Lord is," Goss; hymn 491, “The Church Our Foundation;” il hymn, “On poe Rejoicing,” Mann; postlude, Mey- er. The music will be under the direction of D. E. Offeo Brown, organ‘st and choir- caster. H + ctyos! Metropolitan Motor Uar Goliides. With Hack Returning From’ Fasteral, Musicale Literary Program at Gaston Memorial Hall—Dramatic Club Entertainment. A hack containing Mr. and Mrs. George W. Clemenson of 1045 Jefferson street, and Mrs. Clemenson and two daughters of 1037 Jefferson street, was struck by train No. 326 of the Metropolitan railroad, at the corner of 33d and O streets, yesterday dfter- ncon atout 8:45 o'clock. The party was returning from the funeral of the infant ebild of the first named couple, whose death was due to burns recefved Friday afternoon. The hack belonged to Hack- ney’s stable ,and was driven by Jerry Warfield, colored, of 1108 26th street. Mr. George W. Wise, the undertaker, was sit- ting on the box with the driver at the time. The train struck the rear of the hack, and threw the vehicle against the curbing. The driver and Mr. Wise were pitched forward out of the conveyance, alighting near the iron railing in front of the Owen residence, at 3260 O street. One wheel was knocked off the hack, and other damage resulted. ‘The horses became frightened and start- ed to run away. They went down 33d to N street, and thence eastward to 32d street, but were stopped by a son of Dr, Louis Ritchie, in front of his father’s residence, 3250 N street. J. C. Kay and W. A. Hur- ley, conductors on the Capital Traction road, went to the rescue of. the occupants of the hack, but found that while thor- oughly frightened they were uninjured. | They were taken into the residence of Mrs. Dale, at 3262 N street. Mr. Wise’ legs were bruised and the driver also fered slight injuri The motorman of the train was A. Barrow of 2504 P street, and the conductor was H. E. Pealow of 824% Prospect avenue. No blame is attached to the employes of the railroad, the fault, it 1s said, lying entirely with the driver of the vehicle. Entertainment at Gaston Hall. The entertainment given at Gaston Me- morial Hall of Georgetown University Sat- urday evenirg, for the benefit of the grand stand fund, was a very successful affair. ‘The program was of a musical and literary character. Encores were frequent. The henors of the evening were between E. J. Walsh, who gave several recitations, and George O'Connor, in his comic selections. “The Lotus Flower,” Dr. L. Hamiet, sol laster Hall Li preparatory department, “Spring Song, Mendelssohn, mandolin qvartet. Charies DeB. Claiborne, F. W. Romeine, A. E. Murphy, John W. Halla- han and L. J. Logan; “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,” Dresser, Dixie Quartet, W. M. Kemball, George T. Cox, E. P. Dougherty and L. W. Weaver; “‘Gon- dolier’s Sons,” DeKoven, Charles B. Cros- by; “Bride Blect,” Sousa, banjo sextet, Charles DeB. Claiborne, L .E. Callan, J. J. Miller, L. J_ Logan, A. E. Sefton and A. EF. Murphy; “ Clay, solo, L. E. A. Terschak, flute sclo, Louis Fahnestock; recitation, select- ed, E. J. Walsh; “Forest King’s Victory,’ recitation, James O'Shea; vocal selections, George O'Connor; “Catherine Valse,” Cal- lan, mandolin quartet. Mr. Armand Gum- precht wes the accompanist for the even- ing. Dramatic Club at Linthicum Hall. The second entertainment of the season of the Linthicum Dramatic Club will be given this evening at Linthicum Hall. “A prettily printed program has been arranged as a souvenir for the occasion. During the course of the evening threo comedies will be presented. The first selection, a farce, is entitled “Deception,” with Frank M. Scott, Peyton B. Fletcher, Patrick J. Ford, Otto Niemeyer, Miss Katherine Doyle and Miss Margaret L. Cole in the cast. Master Clinton Balinger, accompanied by Maste- Edwin Balinger, will deliver a vocal selec- ticn, while Miss Sadina E. Herbert will render a _ selected soprano solo. “On Guard,” is the title of the second comedy, with Peyton B. Fletcher, Patrick J. Ford, Calvin T. Milans, Frank M. Scott, Frank Van Sant and Miss Annie Carr in the cast. This is the first appearance with the club of the young lady last named: Mr. R. C. Balinger, accompanied by Mr. T. A. Mur- ray, will render several songs, followed by selected readings by Mz. John C. Lewis. The concluding piece {fs ‘entitled, “Long Lost Nephew,” with Charles R. Brown, Calvin T. Milans, Frank Van Sant, Miss Cole and Miss Doyle in the cast. At the conclusion of the program there will be dancing. His Ankle Broken. James McKeever, a member of No. 5 en- gine company, met with a painful accident lest evening at the engine house. - About 1€ o'clock at night an alarm was turned in from box 63, and the men jumped to their p-eces of duty. In coming down the. pole frem the second floor McKeever fell, break- ing his right ankle. He was taken to his home in the carriage of Col. W. O. Drew and Dr. Mayfield was summoned to attend him. Brevities. Ammon Littlepage, a colored driver, was arrested by Policeman Ward Saturday afternoon for violating the police regula- tions. The man was charged with not hav- ing proper control of his team. He left bis wagon and was talking to a friend, permitting the team to go ahead for some distance. The members of St. Ann's Aid Soclety will give a dance this evening at the parish hall of Tenleytown the last before the sea- son of Lent. Mr. Patrick Sullivan of 1826 36th street, one of the best known residents of this section, is lying critically ill at his home. Mr. Michael Mahoney died yesterday afternoon at his residence 3209 P street, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, with a mass of requiem, at Trinity Church. Ss RECEIVES GOOD NEWS. E. C. G of His Son’s Mr. E. Galpin, a resident of Falls Church, Va., was made happy Saturday night by the news that his son, Charles T., who was on the Maine at the time of the disaster, was safe at Key West. One re- port received by Mr. Galpin had it that his son had been saved, while another stated that his body had been recovered. When the s2cond report was received, Mr. Galpin set about to get at the truth, a call being made upon the local police department. Policeman Hartman of the first precinct, T™ade the necessary inquiries, and Satur- day night, about 8 o'clock, Operator Phil- ps, at hoadquarters, sent to the drug store at Falls Church this message: “Tell Mr. Galpin his son is all right in Key West, Fila.” He ts being detained there with others, it is thought. to give testimony before the board of inquiry. + A New Wonderland. ‘The Northern Pacific Railway will, on reczipt of 6 cents in postage sent to Chas. 8. Fee, general passenger agent, St. Paul, Minnesota, send you their “Wonderland” beok for 1808, which will he ready for dis- tribution April 15. New reading matter— new illustrations. Also an up-to-date chag- ter cn Alaska and the Klondike.—Advt, ed Cc Fourth Anniversary Celehratéd. The Blue Bell Social Club (incorporated) held its fourth anniversary hop Tuesday evening, February 15, at McGadley;s Hall, Pennsylvania avenue southeast. It was declared to be a grand suecess. The hall was artistically decorated with and stripes and emblems of the continued until 12 o'clock. ———.—_—— x Valued at ssa, °) 7 Burglars visited the house of Jamies M. Henry, No. 2230 N street northwest, Friday night and made.a good carried off a gold watch and pin, ring and several: small : articles taken are valued at about $80, . gold bi ess S THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1898-14 PAGES. TAKING SHAPE. Movement Aga’ Lecal Telephone Retes ai Methods. > ‘The committee of citizens appointed at a recent meeting of telephone subscribers to Prepare a report for submission to @ mass, Meeting of ‘phone users, to be held this evening at Willard’s Hall, to consider rates and methods, met Saturday evening at the Riggs House. .Mr. O. G. Staples presided and Mr. H. F. Woodard was the secretary. ‘The latter read a plan of work, prepared by himeelf and the chairman, which provided for the appointment of various subcommit- tees. These suggestions were adopted and the appointment of the committees was then made. A committee to prepare and submit a memorial to Congress, bearing the signa- tures of telephone subscribers,and to secure legal aid in pressing the subject on the at-.| tention of Congress, was appointed by the cheir, as follows: Arthur A. Birney, chair- man; W. M. Harper, A. M. Lothrop, Dr. J. ord Thompson and Thomes W. Smith. A committee to wait upon President Bry- an of the telephone company, to ascertain if that company will consider the reduction of rates and unlimited servce, was also ap- Pointed, as follows: Thomas HR. Marshall, V. Baldwin Johnson and W. B. Davis, and was Instructed to insist that President Bryan deliver his answer to their query in writing. A committee on ways and means, whose duty it shall be to ascertain, tabulate and submit to the committee in Congress the cost of telephone services in other cities, and what terms or service could be secured from other companies or systems in this city, was designated. It consiste of J. H. Hoge. J. L. Newbold, Frank K. Raymond and Fred C. Geiseking. A committee, consisting of Dr. H. L. EB. Johnson, E. M. , George A. Sheehan, Will William T. Galliher and William 8. Knox, was appointed to wait upon the Commis- stoners and the board of trade to ask the support of those bodies. A committee, consisting of W. W. Danen- hower, E. 8. Alvord, R. 'T. Warwick, L. G. Hine, Reginald -Fendail and -Teeudore J. Meyer, was appointed to formulate plans for permanent o: ion _to submit to the mass meeting, to be held this evening. The committee, it was stated, could also have subscription blanks ready, and ail who desired to become members of the or- ganization could sign them at the mass meeting. This plan was proposed as a method of raising funds to carry on the campaign against the high-rate service. Mr. Staples offered a parlor in Willard’s Hotel for the use of committees which might desire a Place of meeting. —— THE MORTON CADETS. Enjoyable Concert by Haley’s Band for Their Benefit. One of the most enjoyable and meritori- ous orchestral concerts ever given in this city by a iccul crganization was thai given last evening at the National Theater by Haley's Military Concert Band Orchestra for the benefit of the Morton Cadets. There was only one thing to mar in any way the pleasure of the evening, and that was the faet that there was not a house prss:i: of the proportions that should have atterded. the weather, however, no doubt en-sring as considerable of a factor in this regard. ‘The Program was not only an exceptionally well selected one, as Mr. Haley’s programs al- ways are, but it was carried out with an intelligence and a fidelity to purpoxe that made the event one of entire enjoyment. There were three march numbers given, «!! of them by Sousa, including his latest, “The Bride-Elect,” and the way in which they were played aroused storms of ap- plause. Kersson's overture, ‘‘Miner’s Dream,” w: yed with exceptional skill, while Weber's ‘Freischutz,” abounding in delicate passages and magnificent harmony, was handled with consummate skill. One of the most enjoyable numbers of the evening was Wohanka’s waltz, “Paris Nonveau,” and in this number the orchestra again showed its entire fitness as a coneert or- ganization. The feature of the concert, however, was Keler Bela’s ballet music, “The Butterfly Chase,” the long and at times difficult composition being played with every evidence of the highest amount of skill and knowledge, not only on Mr. Haley’s part, but on the part of every mem- ber of the orchestra. Ross’ “Plantation Echoes,” comprising many of the songs that are so dear to American hearts, and a particularly bright selection, Schreiner’s “Infernal” galop, closed the concert. Tue soloists were Miss Pearl Lynch, soprano: Mr. Joseph Haina, cornetist, and Mr. Wili Haley, flute soloist. Miss Lynch sang “Dear Heart,” following it with the “Baby” song from the “Lady Slavey,” as an en- core. Miss Lynch has a voice strong at times, true to tone as a flute, and with more than average sympathy. Mr. Haine played an exceptionally difficult composition for the cornet and scored an emphatic hit. Mr. Haley’s work on the flute has been known here for a long time, but it fs safe to say that last night he surpassed all of his former efforts in this respect. His se- lection pleased every one, it being varia- tions on the theme of Moore's “‘Belleve Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms,” and he was forced to bow to a triple encore, so generously was it accorded praise. The concert demonstrated that Mr. Haley's force is equally good as an orchestra as it is as a military band, and emphasized the high position Mr. Haley deserves as a con- ductor. —_——-——_ The Short Story Club. The Short Story Club presented a choice program at ite regular seseion the 15th instant. The first story of the even- ing was written by Mrs. Francis Henshaw Baden, and entitled “The Secret of the Golden Coin.” At the request of the au- thor, it was read by Mrs. F. R. Burket. Mrs. Faber contributed a piano solo amd Mirs Virgiria F. Peacock read the second story, which she called “When Love is Young.” Miss Ray recited R. G. Ingersoll’s poem, “The Laugh of a Child,” and Mrs. Vadal of Boston gave the closet scene from Hamlet. Upon recall she re- cited “The Jiners."" Mrs. Townshend gave a vocal solo, with Mrs. Taber at the piano, and Mrs. E. F. Hort recited “The Realis- tic Drama.” The ‘Relative Rank of American Poets” was the topic fcr discussion. President Kirk read a recent letter from Edmund Clarence Stedman on this subject, and was followed by Prof Klemm, Mrs. Lock- wood, Mrs. Burket, Miss Withington, Maj. F. I. Willis, Mr. Ray, Mr. Tibbetts, Mr. James Wood Davidson and Mr. Parsons, an English visitor. The subject proving of general interest, the club decided to continue it two weeks hence. a Wagner's Birthday Remembered. The Washington Saengerbund commem- orated the fifteenth anniversary of the death of Richard Wagner, the great Ger- man composer, at its club rooms last night. The affair consisted of a musical part, in which the works of the musician honored were well represented. The program con- sisted of the Pilgrim chorus from “Tann- hauser,”” sung by the Saengerbund and Arion Society, under the direction of Henry Xander; “Den Manen Wagner’ “Vorspiel,” Miss Elsa Ulke and Mr. Xan- der; Kundry’s song, “Love Broke Her_ Heart,” and Parsifa] Paraphrase ang Good Friday Spell, Messrs. Sol Minster and Henry Xander. Mr. Frank. Claudy, the president of the Saengerbund, made a brief but appropriate address, extending a cor- dial welcome to thé guests of the evening and telling in an jnteresting way some of the incidents of his Journey to Bayreuth in ———— iy Files Her Answer. Answer has been filed by Catherine F. McG. Cumberland, through Attorney James B. Green, to the declarations of her hus- ‘bard, Bernard L. Cumberland, in his bill for divorce recently placed on record. Mrs. Cumberland denies practically all the alle- gations of her husband. —__>—_. Part Fund Only. In dissolving the temporary ‘restraining the District from paying over the Von Essen fund Judge Cox Saturday ruled only as regards two-thirds of the fund. The remaining one- third, claiméd by John T. Mitchell, is still under the control of-the court, and will re- main so until the claim of Mr. Mitchell is finally disposed of. OBJECT Tos THE CHARTER. —_—— Proposed 1: of Rosslyn Bonstderes. ty caummicatenere, ‘The proposed ingorpapation *of: the town of Rosslyn, Va.,-whichtiies just across’ the Aqueduct bridge,;-was: tought to the.atten- tien of the Distrfst Gimmissioners today through a complafat of a -resident of that mection -of ts wip: charged that the inccrporatior. of place is desired only by that element @hicl®hex- done: so inuch to make the villag an eyescre-to respecta- ble people. ‘The @Worsdiissioners were in-_ formed that if -the bil providing for the’ incorporation: of Iosslym is. signed by. the governor of Virgibis :(qnd the measure is now befors him), gamiging-and all-fts-at- terdant evils will reign there unrestricted. In fact, it was clatmed that the purpose of the proposed* incerporation of" the ‘place 1s to Heense- gambling, ard-“thereby« give it the protection of municipal authority. ‘The governor of Virginia, the Commis- sioners were further informed, has: prom- ised to hear at 4 o'clock this afternoon at Richmond those who oppose his approval of the bill, and the Commissioners. were asked to telegraph their opposition. Com- misstoner: Ross being absent from -the'city today, Commissiorér Wight, after. consult> ing with Commissioner Black, add letter to Gov. Tyler asking him that noth- ing be done which would increase in any ‘way the undesirable conditions now to exist in Rosslyn, refraining from ex- pressing any opinions as to whether the in- corporation of the town will or will not per- petuate those conditions. abe The letter of the Commissioners is as vont havieg roug! he attention “It been brought to the attention of the Commisstoners of.the District of Columbia that a bill has recently passed the legislature of the state of Virginia: to incorporate @ portion of that state border- ing on the Potomac river in the vicinity of the District of Columbia,- known as Rosslyn, the Commisstoners desire to ily state that this section of “Vi ginia- has long been known as one of. the ‘worat and most notorious resorts for gam- blers and people of dissolute habits, most of whom engage in-business there because of the restrictions placed upon such means of business in the District of Columbia, but who reside in the District, bringing. here an element very objectionable in every: way. “The attention of the then governor of Virginia—Gov. O'Ferrall—was called to this.| fact by the Commissioners and by the ‘Washington: board of trade about three years ago, and measures were taken to suppress and control the affairs at. this point, with e moderate degree of success. “The Commissioners Lave the honor to request: of your excellency that nothing be done that would increase in any way the und conditions now existing, and of which abundant proof can be submitted, so as longer to continue or increase that which is a discredit to the District of Columbia and a blot upon the commonwealth of Vir- ginia. But, on the other hand, the Com- Tissioners will be very glad to co-operate In any way possible in doing all in their Power to suppress such a-condition of af-. fairs.” eens HOLIDAY AT THE POST OFFICE. Deliveries and Collections to Be Made Tomorrow. The money order anc& registry division of the main office will be closed to the public tomorrow: A delivery by amrriers from the main cffice will be madé at‘¥:30 a.m. Carriers’ window will be opas fomdelivery of mail to clerks in the depaxtmeists from 9 to 10:30 a.m., and for the gémeral public from 6 to7 p.m. Collections will b& made at 12:30 and 9:30 am., and 5 p.m. Deliveries at stet$onsxtt 7:30 a.m. Collections at stations at 12 and 9 a.m., and 5 p.m. County -collections at#8 am. and 5 p.m. (end 9:20 p.m. statibn 1). The following stations:wili be open to the Pubic for the tranamctian.of business: Station A—6 to 1l,a.m,, 5 to7T p.m. Station B—6 toila.m.,5 to 7 p.m. Station C—7 to 10 am. Station. D—6 to 11 a.m., 5 to 7 p.m. Station .¥—6 to 11 ems, 5 te 7p.m.* ee SE GOOR CITIZENSHIP. Mrs. Foster's Lecture Before Lyceum of Second, Baptist Church. The audience.room of the Second Bap- tist Church was crawded yesterday to heat the address on “Good Citizenship” by Mrs. J. Ellen Foster. The speaker was intro- duced by Mr. Jesse Lawson, presjdent of the lyceum, who said he knew no one who better fulfilled the duties of the new rela- tions of woman through her happy and ccmprehonsive grasp of the situation than does Mrs. Foster. Mrs. Foster defined the government of this country as not purely a democracy, but a government by representation. She thought the average representative in Con- gress is a8 good as the people who sent him the and, therefore, felt that people have no right to find fault with legislation when the responsibility ‘for the men who make the laws rests with the people them- selves. Every relation in human life, said she, has a direct bearing on the govern- ment. Good citizenship does not depend upon the fact that every one shall know as much about science or culture as his neighbor, but that each shall follow the natural bent of his inclinations, ‘thus en- abling him to more-euccessfully contribute to the general good. The foundation of good citizenship, said Mrs. Foster, is that every one shall earn his daily bread. There should be no drones in this great hive of human activity. The man who does not earn his bread, through toll, is not a citizen. Mrs. Foster denounced the habits of idleness and_in- temperanee and showed that to them could be traceable violations of the whole decal 6. Mrs. Foster spoke in eulogistic terms of the late John M. Langston, whom she characterized as one of the noblest men she had ever known. —_>—_ Will Give a German. ‘The Sons of Confederate Veterans will celebrate Washington's birthday tomorrow with a matinee german. Dancing will be- gin at 10:30 in the hall, corner of llth and }|-3 E streets. Luncheon will be served at noon. One of the unique features will be the “Flag Dance” by the sons and the young ladies of the south. F —_—-_— War Veterans’ Petition. Several members of the Metropolitan Rifles, an organization of the District militia which went.out of existence in 1861,° are preparing a petition, it is understood, |-4 asking Congress to direct ‘fe correction of the records so as to give them a ra' as ninety-day men. ° —_———__. Mr. Gate’ arn. Mr, Isaac Gans hes returned from his s0- jcurn south, whererhe-went for rest, prior to assuming his pasitien.as manager with Sake & Co. oe Patriotic Meeting at ¥. M. C: A, Rooms A patriotic meeting will be held at the Young Men’s: Christian 4-ssociation ‘rooms tomorrow..evening @t 8 o'clock. This meet- ing will take the. @acewof the usual young’ men’s prayer meeting @eld Tuesday ‘even- ings. An attractiv® pregram has been ar- ranged. Addresseswill:be delivered by Mr. F. M. Bradley, chéfrman of the-Christian Endeavor good cli Anson, 8. Taylor, ‘ Good cake can be made in half.a dozen ways; the best cake only by using Cleve- land’s baking powder, FOR THE ORPHANS. ‘tie Successful Comeert Last Night at Columbia Theater. The concert given last night at the Co-+ lumbla Theater by the combined Catholio choirs of the‘city for the benefit of Bt. Vincent's Orphan Asylum, was a success in every particular. Not only was every seat in the theater taken, but standing room was at ‘a premium even on the gallery floor, ‘while the program furnished by the choirs-was one of unusual merit, and gave thorough satisfaction. The chorus consist- ed of about 350 voices, and when this num- ber of voices united to the accompaniment of the Marine Band, the effect can hardly be imagined by those who were not for- tunate enough to be in attendance. The. whole affair. was under.the direction and leadership of Mr. L. E. Gannon, and that gentleman handled his combined forces, both chorus and band, with excellent judg- ment and skill. The program consisted of fifteen numbers, each one of which was : treat in itself. A pleasant fea- ture was the closing of the concert by the singing of “America,” in which chorur band and audience joined with hearty ac- cord. The program given was as follows: Chorus, “Gloria in Excelsis,” 12th Mass (Handel), the united choir and orchestra, L. E. Gannon, director; soprano solo, “Re- , Mrs. M. Catharine Ruth and Naomi, St. Patrick’s choir, Sig- nor M. Maina, director; Miss Louisa Boone, Piano; violin solo, “Andante Cantabile,” (Zigumbate), Prof. Lloyd Remenyi, Mr. Charies Pierson, accompanist; quartet, “Softly Now the Light of Day” (Illsley), Misses Hattie Ritchie, Regina Baptista and Messrs. Lucius F. Randolph and E. B. Fox, St. Peter’s choir, Mr. Howard, piano; trio and chorus, “‘Tantum Ergo” (Rossini), Miss Annie Grant and Messrs. H. D. Cook and T. A. Murray and Immaculate Con- ception choir, Mrs. Clara Baker, director; Prof. Arthur D. Mayo, piano; soprano solo, “Hear Ye, O Israel” (Handel), Miss Fan- nie T, Atlee, St. Paul’s choir, Miss Clara T. Flirt, piano; quartet, “Lord, to Whom We Look Up Blindly’’ (Chadwick); ‘‘Moon- light” ), Mrs. Kittle Thompson Berry, Miss Pauline Whittaker, Messrs. Alexander. Mosher and James Nolan, St. Aloysius choir, Mr. Stephen J. Kubel, piano; contralto solo, “‘O Rest in the Lord” (Elijah), (Mendelssohn), “The Plains of Peace” (Barnard), Miss Elsie Davis, St. Matthew's choir,’ Miss Jennie Glennan, piano; “O Holy Night” (Adam-Dudley Buck), Miss Blanche Mattingly Rogers, Mr. William D. McFarland and chorus 8t. Pat- rick’s choir; bass solo, sacred selection, Mr. John H. Nolan; Apollo Quartet, sacred se- lection, Messrs. William D. McFarland, Berry Turpin, Frank Reeside and Bernard yan; grand chorus, “Sanctus Dominus Deus,” Messe Solennelle (Gounod), Lucius F. Randolph, combined chorus, and Ma- rine Band, L. E. Gannon, director. —_—.—_——_ ANNUAL BANQUET. Patent Law Its Frie The annual banquet of the Patent Law Association was held Saturday evening at Rauscher’s, and the occasion was made particularly felicitous by the presence of the new commissioner of patents. It was a rather informa! affair. The speeches were short and bright. Ellis Spear, president of the association, presided. During the even- ing Commissioner Duell spoke on the at- titude of the patent office toward patent lawyers. W. C. McIntire, Mr. Justice Mor- ris, Mr. Justice Shepherd and Assistant Commissioner Greeley also spoke. Among those present were General Spear, Mr. Justice Morris, the commissioner of pat- Association Entertained ente, Mr. W. D. Baldwin; Judge Brick- enstein, Mr. Wallace A. Bartlett, Ex- aminer J. Q. Rice, Mr. L. 8. Bacon, Mr. Lee Phillips, Mr. C. L. Sturtevant, Examiner F. M. Cameron, Mr. F. W. Rit- ter, Mr. George P.- Whittlesey, Mr. J. H. Whitaker, Mr. Prevost, Mr. Joseph R. Ed- son, Mr. Fred Benjamin, Mr. W. H. Osborn, Mr. F. A. Hopkins, Mr. H. 8. Knight, Mr. L. P. Whitaker, Mr. A. 8. Brown, Mr. T. E. Robertson, Maj. W. C, McIntire, Mr. J. C. Dowell, Mr. Henry Orth, Mr. R. T. Frazier, Mr. T. H. Alexander, Mr. Jamez L. Norris, Examiner J. T. Newton, Mr. Ernest Wilkinson, Mr. .-W. G. Henderson, Mr. Joseph Lyons, Mr. E. B. Stocking, Mr. Featherstonhaugh, Mr. 8. C. Kemon, Mr. E. T. Fenwick, Mr. W. H. Doolittle, Mr. W. E. Dyre, Mr. M. Curtis Lammond, Mr. L. B. Wright, Mr. Henry Calver, Mr. L. 8. Dyer, Mr. J. J. Halstead, Mr. R. J. Fisher, Mr. Philip. Morrow, Mr. 8. T. Fisher, Examiner Bancroft, Mr. W. F. Rogers, Judge Thayer, Mr. W. C. Dodge, Examiner Cempbell, Judge Steward, Mr. J. D. Hicks ot Pennsylvania, Mr. A. P. Greeley, Mr. F. C. Somes and Mr. Justice Shepard. asa cease Anthropological Society. A special meeting of the Anthropological Society will be held at Cosmos Hall tomor- row evening, February 22, at which time Dr. Lumholtz will read @ paper upon the Hutchol Indians of the Slerra Madre. The lecture will be illustrated by lantern slides. a Theta Delta Chi Banquet. The annual joint banquet of the Southern Graduate Association and the Chi Deuteron charge of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity will be held at Freund’s, 815 10th street, tonight, beginning at 7:30. Attorney Gen- eral Griggs and others distinguished will be among the guests. DOES PP rere eeaeetrerareteriesetrtd> Wife Persuaded Him § Baltimore Pan Was Al- ; most in Despair. WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT HIM— STATEMENT OF HIS CASE. “I was reduced to what-every one called a walking skeleton. “I felt a weakness all over my body atd could not work or even Teave the house. I tried all sorts of medicines, with n6 benefit, and could not find out what was the matter.with me. I gave up all hope of ever. being strong again. At last a friend brought me a bot- tle of Hood’: Sarsaparilla. I refused to take jt, but finally my wife persuaded me to try it. I felt relieved after taking the first bottle, and when I had taken six bot- tles I began working again, and I tell every one that I have been cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla.”"—JOHN HESSION, 521 Madi- son Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Hood’s "ss, parilla3 Is the best—in fact,the One ‘True Blood Purifier: X sold by all druggists. “$1; six for $5. bHood’s Pills 32, Sis2is.cs 3 Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, or threatened Cancer of the and all dis- panera tae Sa For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket —Books, Toilet Cases and ~~ EA Leuls Patton Fined, Imprisoned and Lectered for the Crime. =Soulé Patton, colored, was today fined $20 by Judge Scott. and, in default, sent to jail for sixty days for the larceny of 12 certs from Ernest Martin and 26 cents from Robert Dixon Saturday evening. The evidence showed that Martin and Dixon -gave Patton the money to pur- chase copies of The Evening Star for them and that he neither gave them the papers nor returned the money. Judge Scott lectured the prisoner severe- and seid. it was outrageous that lit- newsboys, from among whom are to come some of our future merchants, should be robbed in the manner Martin and Dixon had ‘been. —_—>— Reference to Commissioner of Labor. In @ letter to Senator McMillan, chair- man of the Senate District committee, the District Commissioners return the bill to provide for the formation of co-op=rative business corporations in the District, con- curring in the recommendation of the at- torney for the District that the measure be referred to the commissioner of labor for examination and repcrt. The attorney for the District, in his re- pert on the proposed law, says the existing Statutes governing co! tions provide a the capital stock shall be paid, one- if within one year and the other half within two years; otherwise the ra- tion shall be dissolved, and thet nothing but money shall be considered as payment for any part of the capital stock. It will be observed, explains the attorney, that the percentage required to be paid in on the capital of the two classes corporations Proposed to be formed by this bill is 5 per cent in the case of “productive corpora- tions” and 10 per cent in the case of “‘dis- tribute corporations. “This MWberal feature of the bill,” contin- ues the District law officer, “if it becomes law would result probably in the forma- tion of very_many such corporations. The bil makes no provision for the payment of the subscriptions to the capit tock of the two corporations ft proposes to create be- yend'5 per‘cent in one case and 10 per cent in the other, but leaves such an important matte: this to be dealt with by the di- rectors. —_~__. Three Months for Assault. For assaulting William I. Hawkins with a stone Dabby Diggs was today sent to Jail for three months by Judge Scott. ———__-_ Musical Notes. Mrs. Zeidee Smith, a cousin of Mre. John Addison Porter, sang at St. Paul's Catho- Me Church yesterday at high mass. Her voice was.pronounced more beautiful than when she was St. Matthew's soloist. Miss Alice Burbage states that she has at present no connection with the New York Musical Courier, having resigned he? Position as correspondent before the be- ginning of the present season. She desires this statement made because of the publi- cation in the last issue of the Courier of a letter from Washington signed “B.,”. which lettor she did not write. Tonight at 8 o'clock Prof. Wenzel Schu- bert will give his introductory musicale at the Trinity Parish Hall. The program provided is a delightful as well as an ar- tistic one, and will consist of numbers taken from the highest classics. The opening number will be a quartet, “‘Damnation of Faust," Berlioz-Listz, Prof. Schubert, Mr. H, Hoskins, violins; Mr. Oates, ‘cello; Mrs. W. Schubert, piano; contralto solos by Miss Crum of Epiphany Chu “Still as the Night,” Carl Bohm; “Ritournelle,” C. Chaminade; Miss Mattie Wade, soprano solo, “Il Bacio,” L. Ardette; Mr. James Watson, bass solo; Prof. Schubert, three violin solos, “Scene de Ballet,” De Beriot; “Second Fantasie,” Daucla; “Theme Da- nois” with variations, Mayseder; three Piano classics by Mrs. W. Schubert, “Elude” and Music Rox,” by Dr. Satter, and “Sonata Pathetique,” by Beethoven. Reciter will be Mrs. May Frances Stetson of Maine. The number by the Ideal Man- dolin Club will be V. Herbert's “Serenade,” Messrs. W. T. Holt, H. E. Gallegher, C. M. Hasselbach, C. L. Constantine, R. Rhodes. Closing number will be a chorus, “Star Spangled ner,” The Certain Protection of our bread, biscuit and. cake from alum isin the use of ROYAL Baking Powder only. { { AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY Wrsx POPULAR PRICES. 3Matinees Festive. Seturday. “50c. JOHN W. ISHAM'S OCTOROONS, of the leading artists of the race. Presenting a program of unusual excellence, em- bracing farce, ballet and le. Next Week—“A SOUTHERN ROMANCE.” fe21-20,tf NEW NATIONAL THEATER, Brery Evening, Wednesday and Satu Matinees. SPECIAL MAT. WASHINGTON'S, BIRTHDAY. America’s Favorite Com DIGBY BELL, Supported by LAURA JOYCE BELL and a company ore ardsts, in Augustus is charming com- “The Hoosier Doctor. Next Week—B. E. Rice's Production, “THE FRENCH MAID.” fef1-20,tf Rifles’ Hall, Bee Tar and 10th sts. HONDAS, February 28, 27 1871—Twenty-seventh Season——1898. Original Company back with Old Friends. Fisk ig og 1S heart.” — Emperor of r “It gave me great Jubilee | picts ex Singers, | aut ita Prices, 25c., 50c.,_ 75c. Beats selling at E. F. Droop & Sons’, 925 ‘Pa. ave. fe21-7t* Thomas Orchestra Orders for seats for this concert now booked. Ed. F. Guzman, STEINWAY WARE ROOMS, 925 PA. AVE. fel9-6t* i] TONIGHT AT 8:15. COLUMBIA. Special Matinee Washington's Birthday (Tuesday). Frank Daniels In the Latest Comic Opera Success, “THE (D0L'S EVE.” Harry B. Smith and Victor Herbert. J Next Week—“FOR FAIR VIRGINIA.” SEAS aan MARCH 4. CHICAGO re mas, MASONIC FAIR. Board ef Control Meets in futerest of Coming Exhibition. ‘The beard of control of the Masonic fair met Saturday evening to receive re- ports and transact other business. Mr. Allison Nailor reported a contribution of $100 from Buffalo Bill, and added, he had sent circulars of the fair to the promi- nent Masons of the world. One of the features of the fair will be the entertainment conducted by Harmony Lodge. An open-air theater with a con- tinuance performance has been arranged. Athletes from the Columbia Athletic Clut will be in evidence, under Prof. John Crossley. Frazee’s laundry offered the use of its plant for any purpose during the fair. Washington Centennial Lodge gave no- tice of an interesting oriental exhibit. President Small stated he had called upon President McKinley and Vice Pres- ident Hobart, and both had promised to be present at the opening of the fair. The Williams Typewriter Company of New York city donated a typewriter for the use of the management. The follow- ing firms donated lumber: Church & Bte- phenson, George A. Sheehan, E. E, Jackson & Co., Galliher Bros., Thom: R. Riley, Wheatley Bros., Thomas W. Smith, J. W. Tolson, Thomas J. Shryock ac Johnson & Wimsatt, Major H. 8. Biscoe and Belt & Dwyer. A_ resolution was adopted before ad- journment, to the effect “that should any of the booths conducted by bodies, the Profits of which are to go to the purchase of stock, require additional supplies, the director general of the board of control shall be authorized to procure the same, with the approval of the president, the cost of the same to be reimbursed to the board of contrcl.” es No Jary Trials Tomorrow. Judge Scott, who has been confined to his home by illness for several days, re- sumed his scat on the bench of the United States branch of the Police Court today. Before proceeding to other business the judge directed that there shall be no jury trials tomorrow, Washington's birthday, and that the jury notified to appear in court then be called Wednesday. ee Some cough mixtures smother the cough. But the next breeze fans it into life again. Better put the cough out. That is, better go deeper and smother the fires of inflammation. Troches cannot do this. Neither can plain cod-liver oil. But Scott’s Emulsion can. The glycerine soothes and makes com- fortable; the hypophosphites give power and stability to the nerves; and the oil feeds and strengthens the weakened tissues. Sc. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. es AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Wea. and Sat. Mate, SPBCIAL MATINEE, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. EVENINGS, 25c., — 75e., $1 and $1.50. MATINERS, 25c. -, 75. be EB. B RICE’S PRODUCTION OF (Suse | THE [eee | “GIRL FROM PARIS. NEXT WEEK —Seats Sell Thureday— next’ DIXEY. fe21-20 K®®S4N'S LYCEUM THEATER. Matinees M Afceday rwereday & Setariay, c onday: 7 fi ICE & BARTON'S ROSE HILL English Folly Co. a PEERLESS CHA MELEO! 3, Robie’s Knickerbockers, fe2i-6t Bev gnciawe vi audeville and Burlesque. ligh-class Vai al url . Daily Matinees, 10c.,. 20c.,, 30¢. Nightly, 10e. The Great DIANA—The Garrisons. Hyland Sisters, The Musical Ravens. Twelve Other Big Hot Acts. fez1-at Walters Galleries, BALTIMORE. — The Poor Association begs to inform the public that the Walters Galleries will be open for the benefit of the poor ALL THE WEDNESDAYS OF FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL, ALL THE SATURDAYS OF APRIL, EASTER MONDAY, AND ON TUESDAY, 22D FEBRUARY. On the latter day the galleries will be open from 10 to 5 o'clock, as & further accommodation to those unable to attend any other day. Tickets for sale at HARRIS & SHAFER’ 1113 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, AND MOUNT VERNON HOTEL, BALTIMORE. fel8-3t°-28 oral Society's 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 Ameri- ean composers, chronologically arranged and sung by American-born soloists— MME. EMMA JUCH, Soprano. MRS. ANNA TAYLOR JONES, Contralto. ME, W. THEODORE VAN YORX, Tenor— All of New York. ‘Mr. Jobn Porter Lawrence, Organist. MR. JOSEF KASPAR. Director, Reserved seats, 50c., 7c. and $1—now on sale at Miia & Co.'s, O87 Pa. ave. fel8-t LECTURES. corner Sth and F sts., TUESDAY, February 22, 8 pm. > Dean Howells. : ets, 25 cent feis-at ‘EXCURSIONS, ETC. A setarsend & W3shington teamboat Co. — Every for Fortress Monroe, = Rove "Kewpore News end “ail peines ‘mouth eee Hott 8 E