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16 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1886-16 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“‘A Southern Ro- mance. Bijou Theater.—High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater—Mr. and Mrs. Russ Whytal in “For Fair Virginia.” Grand Opera House.—Hi. Henry's Min- strels. Kernan's Lyceum Knickerbockers. Lafayette Square Opera House. — Mr. Henry E. Dixey. New National Maid.” Willard Hall.—_Lumtere’s Cinematographe. National Rifles’ Hall. — Fisk Jubilee Singers. Theater. — Robie's Theater.—“The French ——— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at -m. camer Newport News for Norfolk and ‘ortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ry Randall for Colonial ch and river landings at 7 a.m. ‘Trains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to S pm. ‘Trains leave 131 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 4 and pm. Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly. Point” Clams, String Walk- ive Lobsters, sh . Asparagus, Beans. ‘apes, Strawber J.C. ers Boston Market, 3 Pa. ave. SPRING LAMB. *‘anada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak JC R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, C Corned Beef a specialt ROASTED COFFEES. lowest prices. Pure ore! . D. KENNY. CITY AND_DISTRICT. -Sixth Annual Meeting of Con- sressional Temperance Secict ry of the ¢ of the Di held last night and was the oc- ing. Represen- presided, and h a short add Power, the secretary, submitted It referred to the gains which made among the churches and nee to temperance ng chil- » abolition of the Th eeded in making Hers of the dwelt at length on om of christe z of battle ships with wine, and stated ning of the Japanese al months ago this had been by re a ve from a The Kentucky was not to be he breaking of a bottle of a bottle of sparkling water g which ‘oln, the mar- quenched his » report North Dakota was intr bread upon ters was certain to bring forth and that the dissemination of » doctrine was much the ative Tay of Ohio much impressed wv nd wh times he ovement was not making | > was sure that that work h would ev y onfident that the te ation would win in the end. ntative Dingley closed the mee most eloquent address in temperance, in which he s nt was advancing by t it was certainly spreading, ue to do so. > Mr. Eckhardt's Address. 5 Eckhardt, treasurer of the ue of America, made an ad- last evening at St. Mark's Lutheran with a of before a large audience on the : Home Without a t Mr. Eckhardt said: “During the ek we have again been permitted honor to the father of our country, rated another annivers By the universal hington stands out as the wisest, best and purest ever governed a free nation. He i mong his colleagues and in wisdom and virtue. reverent man always, prompt nis recognition of the guid- Divine Providence.” ked the speaker, “must be - worth of this great man? y said: “To that mother whos . dignity and reserve he inherited, to pa He nd. he himself de . the success of his career must be buted to the moral, intellectual and physical training received from her.” In concluding Mr. Eckhardt spoke feel- ingly of President McKinley’s devotion to his mother. ‘Tell mother I am coming,” s the telegram sent in his mother’s last heurs, and Mr. Eckhardt thought no higher proof that Mr. MeKinley had a mother could be obtained than wa: denced in his constant of her and h licitude for her comfort and happines = > = Reliable Coal, $4.50 per ton. Chestnut No. 2 at the above price. One dollar saved. J. Maury Dove, cor. &! 6 FT, 1626 M n.w. and 13th & D s.w. —Advt. a I's New Band. . former conductor of farine E made his New York musical 1 conductor Satur- Regiment armory. is one of the finest as well a Prof. Fanciulli's first uctor of the regiment serutinized, both as and the character of music . however, and that of in his support ared igh order, and the professor at ished himsel! tably. the program, “The Great Repub- ineiulli, which was com- yed at the inauguration of a Among upport n vie Chambers, ¢ r Alberto de ormer pupil of Prof. r Giannini, tenor; nd Miss’ Hele of the composi- 4d were Rossini's overture cll,” a potpourri of American which was received nd Prof. ‘Trip to t performance was en- udience, and the March 1, be Terms, $25 cash, bal- and 12 menths, without interest_— ent. pt Battery to Be Mastered y organized foot battery for District of Columbia ional Guard | be mustered in this evening by the ad- at general, Lieutenant Colonel Charles ony will take place at street. — Lectares on the Bible. Wednesday during Lent Rev. Dr. pastor of the Church of the will give a lecture on the Bible Teh. The services will begin at 4) p.m., and pfeceding the lecture there 2 organ recital for fifteen minutes by the organist of the church, Mr. Harvey Murray. The the TRIAL OF REV.G. F. WILLIAMS It is Thought All the Witnesses Have Been Examined. A Case Which Has Created Tremen- dous Interest in the Church —The Charges. The first trial before an ecclesiastical ccurt of the diocese of Washington seems likely to be a most memorable on2. There remains a dim tradition, known only as such to churchmen of this generation, that once, long years ago, the ecclesiastical court of the parent diccese of Maryland was convened to try a clzrgyman for some alleged moral delinquency. But hardly is the name known, and few recall whether he was found guilty or innocent. This is not likely to be the case with the trial of th> Rev. Gilbert F. Williams, late rector of Christ Church, Washington, charged with the violation of his ordination vows, and with immoral conduct with a yourg woman of his congregation, weil nigh two years ago. For eight years he had been the popular, laborious, successful and everywhere es- te2med rector of this among the most im- portant parishes in the diocese. Under Bishop Faret he had been, in the office of dean and of archdeacon of the convoca- tion of Washington, placed for several years at th: head of all the clergy of the ncw diocese of Washington. Over-work, hewever, had so far undermined his health that in the summer of 1846 he was forced to take an extended leave of abs2nce in the effort to regain his strength. While so absent the condition of a young woman set going the gossips of the parish, ard while a number of names wer: ban- died about, the story spread that the ab- nt clergyman was the guilty party. But it was aot until some months had passed, r until the minister had returned, been Ww d by his vestry to resign and had in gone away that the girl herself as- ibed to him the paternity of her child. He then cxlled for an investigation and a tual, by letters both to the bishop and the chairman of the standing committee, b3- seechi them to arrange for his speedy trial. From the standing of the parties the re- pert of the young woman's charge soon found its way through the entire dioc2se and stunned it with amazement. For many ye past the young woman had been an eetive worker in Chri Church parish, v iting the sick, collecting funds for parish purposes, d a member of several of th: eties of the parish. of misconduct having been pre- ferred against a clergyman it becomes the of the standing committee of the dio- » to investigate, and if they be satisfied re is probable cause they are then to s ent to the bishop. ‘This was | done in this case, and Mr. Williams re‘urn- ed to Washington from a sanitarium, though still sick, early last fall, for his trial. This was begun on the 20th of January last at th Cathedral of St. Mark’s Church, Washington, and without intermis- sion since, except two days, has been con- tinued each day from 10 o'clock a.m. to 4 o'clock in the afternoon. L. A. Wilmer of Charles county, adjutant general of the state of Maryland, repre- eents th> church, William A. Melo: appearing as sole couns i The canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church declare the defendant's right to have on> counsel, and in this case the court ruled that he should have only one. Another canon denies admission to the court to any save the clergy and the defendant, and by permission of the court a few of his friend This court still further limited by excluding all witnesses save th> one on the stand. In order still further to avoid publicity the bishop asked the clergy not to avail them- selves of the privileg> of attending, and so very few have att>nded, and none have fol- lowed the entire trial. The high reputation of the reverend de- fendait, the volume of the t timony p ented, the exciting and sensa:ional nature of the evidence, would have inevitably at- tracted the greatest public interest’ and widespread attention, not merely among the churchmen of the country, but other classes as well, had not the court imme- diately upon its organization ordered its doors closed, its offic2rs put under oaths of secr and under the canons of the church excluded both spectators and all re- porters. The court stenographer and its secretary have been sen passing and repassing with a daily growing bulk of testimony taken, now quite near 2,000 typewritten pages. Witnesses for the prosecution ceased to be called in the fourth w2ek, and no more summonses go out for witnesses on beralf of the defendant. These are plain signs that the trial is practically ended. Both sides claim the victory. Should a majority of the court find Mr. Williams guilty of the charg>, or of im- proper conduct at all, it remains for the bishop to say whether his sentence shall be degradation from the ministry or mere sus- Fension. —— Colambia Lodge Entertains. At a regular meeting of Columbia Lodge, No. 24, I. O. G. T., held recently in {ts hall, correr of Sth and G streets northwest, the followings persons were present, as visitcrs, in addition to the fifty members of Columbia: James O. and Jeanette Mac- alister and Maude Jimeson of Takoma Lodge; George E. Sullivan of Good Will; Leonard P. Steuart, Mr. N. Z. Well and J. Wall Jett of Friendship; Miss Alverda G. Hawk of Perseverance; Wm. Peckham, Will McHenry, Miss Annie McHenry and Miss Addie Martin of Minnehaha, and C. Ford of Rising Star Lodge, No. 548, Vir- ginia. One candidate was initiated, Cor- neltus J. Splain, John Muirhead, C. T., con- ducting the ceremony. The lodge has for some months past made out and ‘published a program for the quarter, and at the last meeting was as- signed “An Evening of Ye Olden Tyme,” under charge of Miss Olivia Moore. At 9 p.m. the lodge closed, and many friends not members of the order were permitted to enter. Members of Columbia, who had come to the lodge dressed in ‘Ye Olden ‘ostume,"’ then entered the hall and sang uld Lang Syn The after program, consisting of piano solo, songs, recitation and speaking, was participated in by Miss Hoover, Mr. H Master Earl and little Miss Edna Seidenspinner, Miss Heeter, Milliken, Miss Dolan, C. T., of the District, and d Sutor, grand counselor. Chocolate and cake were served. > ‘The Murdered Postmaster, To the Editor of The Evening Star: In reading The Star of the 21th instant I read that the President had requested the Post Office Department to sift to the bot- tom the tragedy at Lake City, S. C., where un inoffensive man and babe were brutally murdered and other members of his family wounded. The President should not rest until justice has been done, This fs the second time within this administration that a colored man has been shot down in cold blood; happily the first one recovered. For what—a crime? No! unless being capable of holding an office is considered-such. If it is, Mr. Baker has paid the penalty. Lynching has become an every-day occur- renee, and no comment is made; nothing is done inst this terrible wrong which is being perpetraetd against the colored citi- zeus of the United States. If it is allowed to go on some one will have to answer for it sooner or later. The goverament should take “4 decided stand against this great wrong. It can refuse to recognize the tate in which such crimes as that on Mr. Baker are committed, and the murderers cannot be found. If that were done once lynching would soon be a thing of the past. I hope justice will be done in this case for once, that hereafter lives of other men whose only fault is they are negroes may be safe. M. B. J. February 25, 1898. es Receiver Asked For. In a suit in equity filed Saturday against James Tanmer, to collect on a judgment Flora Munhead, Mi H. Jones, ¢ of $280, obtained on the law side of the court against Albert Daggett and James Tanner, Clarence M. Busch endeay- ors to levy on fees due Tanner. He says | that as an attorney, practicing before the | pension office, large sums of money are due ' Tanner for services, aggregating more than - sufficient to pay the judgment. The court | is asked to appoint a receiver to collect such assets and hold the same until the final determination of the cause. | NATIONAL MASONIC FAIR. Executive Committee Reports Pros- pects to Be Encouraging. The executive committee of the National Masonic fair and exposition, to be held at Convention Hall, beginning April 11, met at the headquarters of the association in the Lenham building Saturday night. In sddition to the entire committee, there were present a number of Masons from the several bodies in the city. The reports from the subordinate lodges indicate that work is progressing most satisfactorily and that interest 1s growing in the fair, and the committee feels safe in predicting an eclipsing entertainment. Amusements in great variety are being provided for, and many new and novel features will be introduced. Among other things, invitations have been extended to the Fencibles and Morton Cadets to give exhibition drills. Contributions were reported by the dona- tion committee as follows: Corner stone for the new temple, Allison Nailor: lot at Ocean City, Md., J. F. Waggaman; $100, Nate Salsbury and W. F. Cody; twenty tons of coal, J. Maury Dove; set of har- ness, Conrad Becker, and cash donations by Elliott, Fisher & Co., Philadelphia George W. White, Grafton, W. Va.; Steph- en_A. Affleck & Son, New York. The different bodies were assigned to the positions for their booths. It was decided to close the fair at the end of two weeks and not continue it, as previously proposed. The following articles have been secur- ed by the proper committee, to be voted for during the fair: A sword to the most pop- ular line or staff officer of the High School Cadets; handsome swords to the most popular army and navy officers; case of solid gold jewels to the most popular chap- ter of Royal Arch Masons; case of solid gold jewels to the most popular command- ery of Knights Templar; high-grade bicy- cle to the most popular lady or gentleman of the government printing office; brary, 500 selected volumes, with bookcase, to the most popular company of the fire de- partment; library, 500 selected volumes, to the most popular police station; plumber’s outfit to the most popular journeyman plumber; soli- taire diamond scarfpin to the most popular hotel clerk; high-grade 1898 bicycle to the most popular letter carrier; high-grade typewriter and cabinet to the most popu- lar young lady; solid silver punch bowl to the most popular caterer or restaurant keeper; high-grade sewing machine and cabinet to the most popular lady; sclitaire diamond badge to the most popular emi- nent or past eminent commander of Knights Templar; Haviland decorated din- ner set to the most popular lady assistant at the fair; high-grade 1898 bicycle to the most popular young lady fair assistant; high-grade sewing machine to the most popular lady; best quality brass crib and furnishings, complete, to the most popular. infant of member of the Masonic fratern- ity, ard case of solid silver jewels to the most popular Blue Lodge of Mascns. a ir. and Mra, Lent's Musicale. An enjoyable exposition of the talents of a class. of pupils in music was that given by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L>nt and their students at the Universalist Church Satur- day night. Mr. and Mrs. Lent have come to be knewn in musical circles as nearly at the head of the rrusical fraternity in the capital city and their musicales have all bezn interesting. Saturday night's affair was no exception to this rule, and the audi- ence that filled every seat in the church and occupied most of the standing room on the lower floor testified its avpreciation of the excellence of each number in enthu- siastic and sincere applause. Mr, Lent's v.ork on the ‘cello and Mrs. Lent’s work on ‘the piano were, of course, the main features of the concert, but some of the numbers supplied by the pupils of thes2 two musi- cians showed that Washington has zrow- ing up in its collection of talent that prom- ‘$s well for the future Among the mere favored numbers of the evening were solos by Mrs. Agnes Postell Everest, who sang a number of selections in good voice and with ex->llent effect; Mr. Fitzhugh Goldsborough and Miss Louis Car iolinists, and Miss Dlizaheth Gard . pianist. Mr. Lent played Saint-Sa Concerto in A minor for 'cc!lo, while M Lent played Chopin's Nocturne in D flat major for piano. The remainder of th> pro- gram was made up of numbers contributed by Mr. George Hunt, violinis ence violin Brown, pianist; Mrs. ist; Miss Jean>tte Baum, violinist; Miss Grace Hopkins, violinist; Miss Nellie Gis- Lurne, pianist; Miss Rosine March, pianist, end Dr. E. G. Siebert, 'celloist. Barber Shop Wrecked by Fire. Detective Hartigan discovered fire ‘ this morning a few minutes after midnight in Joseph Gatto’s barber shop, No. 359 Penn- sylvania avenue. As soon as he made the discovery the officer turned in an alarm from box 17, and then returned to the burn- ing building and broke open the door. By this time Policeman Newkirk was upon the scene, and the two officers managed to save some of the chairs. The stove in the shop had upset and caused the fire. Occupants of the rooms above the barber shop were awakened by the officers and warned in time to get out of their apart- ments. When the firemen reached the scene the whole shop was ablaze, but a stream of water soon extinguished the flames. The shop was completely wrecked and the building was somewhat damaged. The loss amounted to about $700. Building and shop were fully insured — ee Denies the Charge. “Gullty,” pleaded John Clark, a man dressed in a “hand-me-down” suit of clothes, when arraigned in the Police Court this morning on a charge of vagrancy. “I found this man on Rhode Island aye- nue yesterday begging,” Policeman Lynch told the court. “Ill admit I was begging,” said Clark, “but I was forced to it. 1 had just come in from Charlottesville and I was pretty cold ond hungry. Not having any place to go, { was forced to beg. “How long have you been tramping?” the court asked. “About a month.” “When did you get out “Out of where?” ‘The workhouse.” The man declared he had never been in the workhouse. He also said this was the first time he had been arrested here, but Bailiff Kendig said he had been in court two or three times before. “You are mistaken,” the prisoner said. “This is the first time.” He was sentenced to three months 6n the farm in default of bonds. — Grand Growing Azaleas —full of blooms. The finest azaleas you ever saw are at Gude’s. 1224 F.—Advt. SSS Recommend Favorable Action. The District Commissioners, in a letter to Senator McMilian, chairman of the Sen- ate District committee, have recommended favorable action on the amendment pro- posed to the District appropriation bill by Senator Mitchell in the matter of free kin- dergartens. The amendment provides the sum of $12,000 to enable the Commission- ers to establish and maintain in each of the eleven divisions of the public schools tree kindergartens, the same to be a part of the public school system of the District. ——_—_ Moses’ Carpet Clearance. Unreasonably small prices. lth and F.— Advertisement. —-_—_ Daniel Smith Passes Away. Early yesterday morning Mr. Daniel Smith died at the residence of his son, Dr. T. C. Smith, after a short illness. He was born in this city in 1819, and passed his entire iife here. He was a printer by pro- fession and was at one time foreman of the government printing office. He served through the war with Mexico, and was a member of the Mexican Veterans’ Associa- tion. Funeral services will be held Tues- day at 2 o'clock, interment being at the Congressional cemetery. ae Winnivg Honors at Princeton. Mr. John Brewer of Rockville, Md., was the orator in the freshman class at Prince- ton ‘University, at the exercises on Wash- ington’s birthday. The subject of his ora- tion was “Latter-day Patriotism.” Mr. Brewer was highly complimented by many of the professors on having handled his subject with great ability. In the oratoricai contest in the same class, at the beginning of the year, Mr. Brewer won the prize, a handsome college pin. Mr. Brewer is a graduate of Emerson Institute. | AFFAIRS IN-ALEXANDRIA Largely Increased Oéagrogations in the City Chumhese Yesterday. : Evangelist Irwime, With His Wife and Daughter, Holding. Services— Sudden Destst€harter Granted. Wrening Star Bureau, 529 King Street. Bell Telephone 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 28, 1898. The spring-like weather of yesterday was the cause of largely increased congrega- tions in the various churches, and in most of them the resident rectors officiated. At the Second Presbyterian Church yesterday morning Rev. Mr. Thacker preached an eloquent sermon with “a true revival trah eloquent sermon, with “‘A True Revival” as the theme, and the five new officers re- cently elected were installed. ‘i Mr. La Grange of the Virginia Theologi- cal Seminary delivered an interesting ad- dress at the railroad reading rooms yes- terday afternoon. Alexandria Division, Ancient Order of Hibernia held a largely attended meet- ing yesterday afternoon. The committee appointed to make arrangements for prop- erly celebrating St. Patrick's day submit- ted its report. Evangelistic services will be held every night this week in the old First Presbyte- rian Church, on South Fairfax street. The meetings will be in charge of Evangelist J._E. Irwine of Washington, assisted by his wife, Mrs. Mary Coutez Irwine, and his daughter Edith. Mrs. Irwine is from Lon- don and is a highly educated lady and a preacher of more than ordinary ability and acceptance. She has traveled exten- sively and preached to large congregations in many of the cities of Europe and America. She is also an excellent musi- cian. Miss Edith Mary Irwine, their daugh- ter, will play the violin and sing during the services. Found Dead in an Outhouse. Mrs. Jane B. Lockhart of Philadelphia, who has been visiting the family of Mr. James Adams on South Lee street, was found dead in an outbuilding shortly after ® o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Lock- hart went to the building, and not return- ing in a reasonable time search was made for her, and when found life was extinct. A physician was summoned and pronounced death as having been caused from heart failure. Mrs. Lockhart was seventy years of age, and came here but recently. The Rosslyn Charter. Delegate Bailey of Alexandria city and county says that no further effort will be made at this session of the Virginia legis- lature to Incorporate the town of Rosslyn. Agents of the Rosslyn Development Com- pany are said to be watching the closing hours of the session with an eagle eye, so as to prevent an objectionable charter from slipping through. Company Incorporated. Judge Norton Saturday granted a charter to the W. G. Lown Coffee Company, the objects of which are to buy and sell coffee, spices, &c., and to roast coffee. The capi- tal stock is $100,000, and W. G. Lown of Washington is president, with Mr. A. W. Armstrong a agent in this city. A. L. 1. im Good Shape. The members of the Alexandria Light In- fantry turned all of the state property into the armory Saturday night, so that it could be overhauled and the missing equipment furnished. The company is now in excel- lent shape, and in a short while could turn out ninety men in c: of an emergency. The weekly meeting of the company will be held tonight. A Narrow Escape. Shorily after 7’o'clock last night an un- known stranger, rather under the influence of liquor, stumbled into a moving electric train at the corner of King and Royal streets and narrowly escaped serious in- jury. He went into Creighton’s drug store for medical attention, but his only desire seemed to be for more whisky. He was not accommodated, and later left for Washing- ton. Brevities. Mr. Frank Ballenger, who has been ill for some months, is believed to be in a critical condition. Rey. Father Walsh of Warrenton will de- liver the Lenten lecture at St. Mary’s Church tomorrow night. Miss Mary P. Berkeley is the guest of Mrs. H. P. Berkeley on Prince street. The Misses Lloyd of New York are the guests of Mrs. O. F. Carter. > Bogus Cheeks, To the Editor of The Evening Sta ‘The bogus check man ts always with us. In a mercantile experience of more than thirty years I have never lost a dollar by taking checks from strangers, though I have taken thousands of them. How did I do it? I give you a few rules: Do not take a check already made. The exception to this rule is where a country- man presents a check evidently given for produce. Do not give change for a check larger than the amount of purchase. The object of bogus check passers is money, not mer- chandise. Beware of checks purporting to be certi- fied. This is the latest method to deceive the unwary. Certified checks are intended for a specific purpose and not for general circulation. Refuse checks imperfectly or carelessly made out. Swindlers are usually nervo and in a hurry when they write checks in the presence of the persons to be deceived. Do not take checks highly numbered. High numbers are given to impress one a8 to the antiquity of the account. Cashing checks is dangerous, especially for people you know. These ruies are not infallible, as the per; sonal equation cannot be eliminated, but they are indicative nevertheless. In addition, one should have intuitive per- ception to enable him to read character. If destitute of it, cultivate it. iH, February 26, 1808. ————— _ Maintemance and Counsel Fees. In the cause instituted by Isabelle J. Lockwood against Frederick E. Lockwood, Judge Cox directed that the husband pay the wife, until further order, separate maintenance and alimony, at the rate of $40 a month, and $50 as counsel fees. “T use Cleveland’s Baking Powder imimy kitchen’ and class work.” ° EMMA P. EWING, Prinelpal Chautauqua Cooking School, yspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, or threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- a arising sro am impaired digestive aystem red. PGROVER GRAHAM'S Remedy 1s a specie, The first dose removes all distress and a. permanent reo GROVER CRATAME Coe Ree eae RY. Soa receive @ fullsize Bottle,” express nee: paid. If not as represented money will he inded. rite for pamphlet. Sold by all druggists. Doccent ‘bottle convitices. Jal-2m For Fine Traveling Bags, Pockct Books, Toilet Cases and Leather Goods Go TO Lutz & Co., 2 by Young Lawyers of Three Universities. The third public debate of the Law School Debating Society of the Columbian Univer- sity was held Saturday evening. The ques- tion considered was ‘‘Resolved, That a con- stitutional amendment should be secured by which senators shall be selected by a di- rect vote of the people,” and the discussion was followed with interest by a large audi- ence. The debaters were Messrs. H. 8. Lewis of Kansas, u. D. Clark of Tennessee and F. C. Hume, jr., of Texas in the af- firmative, and W. 8. Smith of Alabama, C. c. Wyant of Ohio and A. A. Adams of Towa in fhe negative. A decision was rendered in favor of the negative by the judges, Job Barnard, Tracy L. Jeffords and Representative W. R. Ellis of Oregon. It was decided that Messrs. Smith and Clark had delivered the best and second- best addresses, respectively. The second public debate of the George- town Law School Debating Society took place Saturday evening in the lecture hall of the university on E street. The question, “That the provisions known as the income tax act of Congress of August 15, 1894, were constitutional,” was the subject of de- bate, and it was decided by the judges in the negative. The debaters were: Affirmative—Leonard Howard Mattingly of the District of Co- lumbia and Charles F. Conlon of Connecti- cut. Negative—Joseph Salomon, LL. B., and Charles R. Yeatman, both of Washing- ton, D. C._ Leigh Robinson, Blair Lee and Franklin H. Mackey were the judges. Mr. Martin T. Conboy, the presidert of the society, presided. At the National University Law School building on 13th street Saturday night rep- resentatives of the debating society dis- cussed the question affirming ‘That immi- gration should be further restricted.” Messrs. Charles H. Merillat of Washing- ton, J. L. Underwood of Tennessee and A. D. Smith of Pennsylvania took the affirma- tive side of the argument. and Messrs. E. R. Magie cf Indiana, E. 8. Bailey of Wash- ington and A. S. Dalton of North Carolina upheld the negative. A majority of the judges, Messrs. Frederick L. Siddons, E gene D. Carusi and T. R. Hinsdale, gave their verdict in favor of the negative. The president of the society, Mr. Lande- gren, presided, and Mrs. Blanche Woods, Mr. Thos. L. Jones and Mr. George O'’Con- nor rendered solos. ———— Close of the D. A. R. Convention. The closing session of the seventh annual convention of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution was held Saturday after- noon, and was devoted largely to discus- sion of the propositions that were voted down when submitted for action. Among them was a motion providing that the Aus- tralian ballot system should be used next year in the election of the society's offi- cers. Votes of thanks were tendered to Mrs. Robert S. Hatcher for the admirable manner in which the arrangements for the convention had been handled, and to the officers of the society and the employes of the Grand Opera House. A motion was adopted giving the na- tional board authority to fill vacancies among state regents by the appointment of some one indorsed by a majority of the regents of the state in question. A number of the delegates left for their homes Sat- urday night, and yesterday there was an exodus, ——__ Swarthmore Club Reunion. The second annual banquet of S more College Club of the city was the Hotel Wellington Saturday night. Mr. Charles G. Hodge served as master of ceremonies, and the following responded to toasts In Days Gone B John K. Rich- ards, or general of the United State Ww rthmore rth- held at s ‘The Club. dward C, ‘91; jal Life at Swarthmore,” Mrs. Guion Miller, : Fraternities,” Mis Brosius, ‘Student Government Itha 4. enator Me uion Miller, Society Incorporated. Articles incorporating “The Grand United Order, Brothers and Sisters, Soldiers of the Cross,” have been recorded. The objects and business of the order are stated to be to confer certain degrees upon candidates for membership, according to the ritual of the order; to ch and practice charity and benevolence among its members, and to afford relief and protection to its mem: bers and their orphans. The incorporators ace Thomas Wade, Henry James and Heary Madison. ee Guardian Appointed. In connection with the friendly suit in equity filed by Alexander Graham Bell and others, naming as defendants Gertrude M. Hubbard and others, asking the court to appoint a trustee of a certain trust, in place of the late Gardiner G. Hubbard, Judge Cox has appointed Alexander Mel- ville Bell guardian of Elsie May Bell and Marian Hubbard Bell, minors, who are parties to the cause, Children should always increase in weight. Not to grow, not to increase in flesh, belongs to old age. Present and future health demands that this increase in weight should be steady and never failing. To delicate children, Scott’s Emul- sion brings richer blood and firmer flesh. Better color comes to the cheeks and stronger muscles to the limbs. The gain in weight is sub- stantial; it comes to stay. Sc. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTTY & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. CITY ITEMS. “Diamond” Beer Has No Peer. y a sample case of this superior beer ($1.25), and receive with it, with our com- pliments, a handsomely embossed picture of Anna Held, size 17x23. Write or "phone 222. Prompt delivery. NATIONAL CAPI- TAL BREWING CO., 13th, 14th and D sts. 5.e. it Breakfast is Doubly Enjoyable On the mornings you have our delicious Sausage; made of choice meats; seasoned just right. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Cen.Mkt. Roynl Hendache Powders cure. -10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf * of ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS. Current Events Clab Meeting—Drama- te Entertainment—Other News. The Current Events Club met Friday even- ing at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Peck, on Maple avenue. Paragraphs were read by Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Tew and Mrs. McLean. Mrs. North gave a talk on China, and read @ poem. Mrs. Grant read a paper. Re- freshments were served by the hostess. The members present were Mrs. » h, Mrs. Tew, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Paul, Mrs. McLean and Mrs. Peck. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Johnston's, on Jackson street. Each mem- ber will read a current paragraph, and Mrs. Tew will contribute a paper on the life of Will Carleton, the poet. The Bohemian Club of Washington ap- peared at St. Elizabeth's Asylum Friday evening, presenting the two laughable ‘Chums” and “Ici on Parle Fran- In the cast were Misses Bessie Stew- art, Agnes Vasser, Alice Freeman, Maud Lightfoot, Alice E. Whittaker and Messrs. Clarence V. Howard, William Cilabaugh, Edward E. Muth, William Ryder and Charles F. Purdy. The following program will be observed in St. Teresa's Church during the Lenten Season: High mass every Sunday Morning at 9 o'clock, low mass at », vespers benediction in the evening at 7. Low mass will be said during the week at 8 o'clock am., except on Saturda: will be the hour. Every Tuesday evening during Lent the rosary will be recited, foi- lowed by a sermon by a visiting priest and benediction. Friday evenings the devotion known as the way of the cross is conducted. This morning there was offered in St Teresa’s Church a solemn high requiem m: for the souls of the men who were in the Maine disaster. Sommissioners Wight and Black, Major W. G. Moore and Building Inspector Br idy visited the Anacostia fire engine house s urday evening, and inspected the building thoroughly. A lecture is to be given at M tomorrow evening by Mr. under the auspices of the W. R. C., No. 7. Mrs. Kinsella, stepmother of Thomas Kinsella, who was lost with the Maine, h: received from the President's conservs # magnificent wreath of choice flowers. ——— “Five Dollars” Aasesscd. rderiy conduct in a police station the charge against a colored man named Jeremiah Jo: who was called be- fore Judge Kimball this morning. “I ain't guilty,” he plea Policeman Lynch told charge. sonic Ha! John H. Shannon, Di was of He had arrested Jeremiah for gaging in a street row, and while in the the disorder cell he made noise enough to disturb ot! in the building. said the prisoner, “I was locked Saturday and I went to sleep right I didn't wake up until yesterday when my sister called to see me, ould I have been disorderly?” “Five dollars,” was the court's answer. ee Now in New Quarters. The removal of the Western Union Tele- graph office from the Corccran building, 15th and F streets, to the new Wyatt building, 14th and F streets, was effected at an early hour this morning. Owing to the arrangements made by the general ma ager, Mr. Marean, and the chief operator Messrs. J. W. Collins and W. H. Young, th was made without i on te of the coma ee Ten Dollars Each. Ros» Craig and Mary Cox, charged with disorderly conduct cn 7th street south- west, vere tried in the Police Court this morning. The women were drunk on the street about 1 o'clock yesterday morning. The de so much noise that the whol terrup the busin, neighborhood wis aroused nd when ar- 1 her fingernails on a po liceman’s face. The women were d slo each. ———— For Assaulting an Officer. William R and Policeman Ricketts fig- ured in a street affray Saturday night. The policeman had arrested Ross on a charge and the latter, in kicked Ricketts, He was so belligerent that the office 1 to use force to subdue him. y Wiliam was given ninety days for the assault and was fined $10 for disorderly conduct. in case he fails to pay he will serve thirty days additional. | don’t know how fine | | made unless you use | Royal Baking Powder. AMUSEMENTS. A Goed Lunch. Ry the Ladies of ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN MASONIC TEMPL ‘9th and F sis. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 & 2, "98, From 12 to 3. CHURCH, nw THE MOST VERSATILE OF COMEDIANS, DIXEY THE GREAT, Presenting His Beautiful Kal tion of Magic, Mirth, Mystery 2—Carloads ‘of Scei Next _week— rk. Y's Minstrels, So ALL WHITE PERFORMERS. TO Headed by the Emperor of High-Class Minstrelsy, ARTHUR DEMID Also Intredu The Big Modern _ Dan Allmon.. Grifin and Cowper. Locke and Allmon Harry Leighton. ©, Bailey M THEATER. HIS: WEEK. ‘Thusday and Saturday. Li -, Monday, Tuesday Mats., Monday, aa KNICKERBOGKERS. An Organization of Supreme Vaudeville and Bur- lesque Stars. EVERYTHING NEW. a NEXT Golwmbia, rosaur ar sas. | N*Yrety wrenne, Wed ant Sat Matiocce, Regular Matinee Saturday. Bargain Matinee Thursday. lr. and firs. Russ Whytal In the Romantic Drama by Mr. Whytal, FOR FAIR VIRGINIA. ; MARCH 4. Chicago THEODORE Orchestra. — . Soloist, YSAYE. a ‘e—+—_______________ AS ACTED BY THEM OVER 700 TIMES. ° EXTRA—Friday Afternocn, at 4:15, SEATS NOW ON SALE, EDW. B. RICE’S Pkopecrioy Of the latest London and New York Novelty, direct from the Herald Square Theater, after its run of 175 nights, The French Maid, With the New York cast, scenery and other acces- sories, enlarged orchestra and chorus. “Thank You, Very Kindly."* Next Week—May Irwin, in “THE SWELL MISS FITZWELL." fe2s-tt ACADEMY. goeng Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matinces. ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. ‘The Great New York Fifth Avenue Theater Success, A Southern Romance, From Dolly Higbee’s Famous Novel, “In God’s Country.” ast Includes Mr. A. S. LIPMAN and Miss ISA- Next Week—Fie. Irwin, in “THE WIDOW JONES.” te2s-tf Pot Pie Crust can be | TICKFTS..... +-25 CENTS. fe2s-2t 9 Wed. and Sat. Mats. Matinees.. -. -25e.. B0e., Te. and $1 Evenings -25c.. S0c.. T5e.. $1 and $1.50 Property Destroyed by Fire. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. VIENNA, Va., February 28, 1898, About 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternooft fire totally destroyed the residence, tin shop and general store of Mr. P. R. Buchwald. But for the heroic efforts of the citizens, many other dweuings and business houses would have been consumed by the flamer Mr. Buchwald and family were absent in Washington at the time, and did not learn of their loss until their return late in the evening. The origin of the fire is unknown, Mr. Buchwald carried a small insurance on_the dwelling. The fire was the most serious one that has occurred in Vienna for years, and the citizens are discussing the foasibility of establishing a permanent fi partment and the purchase of the necessary ap- paratus, a Its Second Annual Smoker. Valley Forge Council 51, Junior Onler Vaited American Mechanics, gave its sece ond ann smokes Wednesday evening at i:s hall, 4% and G streets southw Those sent who cntertained the darge audience were C. T. Cathcart of No. . J. Yowell of No, 46, W. W. Beattie of : Ww. c Medford of . MM, Paul Miller of ». Sl, A. Gorham of No. 12, A. Basseit of N » and Past State Councillor Alexander of Vermont. Visitors were present from fife teen councils, During the cveniag lunch was = and cigars were passed around. The success of the affair was due to the committee who bad charge of the arrangements, which ine cluded Past € Past C edford, D. L. ackerms Smith and Olly RK RRO rao Wimodaughsis Objects. To the Editor of The Evening St A correspondent asks The Ster © ndvor cate a place affording such advantages for girls as the Y M. C. A. affords to boys. mit me to inform her, throwgh your generous columns, that Wimodaughsis was organized with a view to this end, «nd that, and encouragem: from the with a few beautiful exe: ended to the Y. ntained its classes at acceptable to women and registers ¢ wo pupils, ning in the ordinary braaca+ also for business, for trades and (i physical culture, RUTH G. D. HAVIN Ex-President, Wim ption: Wife Persuaded Him Baltimore flan Was Al- most in Despair. WHAT PROPLE STATEMI SAID ARnovuT TOF HIS CASE, HIM— “I was reduced to what every one called @ walking skeleton. 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CHURCH SOUTH, ‘Dth and K sts. n.w., BEGINNING MARCH 1 and CL EXCELLENT MEALS AND Li Every evening of Fair from 4 to 1 fe26-3 o'clock, AND TE. WOMAN'S CLINIC.” 3 MRS SIDE, 1898, at & fe26-4t = Rifles’ Hall, t.2°9 ana som ate. Tonight at 8. 1871—Tweaty-seventh Season— Original Company back with Old F 5 Le Fisk sing then, Go to the heart Emperor of Senses “It gave me great tifeation.” — Queea Victoria. “T newer heard anyr- thing Mike it.” ~Glad- stor Seats selling at MOU THEATER. : WEEK ae a BLIOU THEATRICAL COMPANY Grieves, Presid Sutheriand. HIGH-CLAS Dolly Mats... 20e., Ni THE GREAT DIA The Garrisons, Hyland Sisters, the Aberns, Ger tie Gilson. 12 Other Big, Hot’ Acts. 128 —— = ee LECTURE BY DR. GEO. H. COREY, LL.D. Metropolitan M. E. Church, 414 and C’ sta, now., FRIDAY, March 4, at 8 p.m. Subject—Chtizen- ship in America Fur the benefit of St. Mf Chureb, Admission, 25e. ___ EXCURSIONS, ETC. Norfoik & ashington Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortre Xorfati, Newport News and all pois the supers powerful steel palace Ccnort New Nortolk” ‘ond = —+ ton” on the fellowing schedule: . Wasbington..7:00 pm Lv. Portsmouth. ir Ale:andria. Lv. Norfolk. 3421 Penn. ‘cor. 15th st. and N_¥, ave., and on board steamers. it 51S, GY, S17. ave., B. and O. ticket office, For farther faformation at 2 TE ome, sh et whart Wach'n, Dee che Tous Ge1-28d CALLAHAN, General Manager. For Arlington, Fort [yer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars —and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge auT-10tf