Evening Star Newspaper, October 11, 1898, Page 12

ti THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1898-12 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. my jenegambian Carni Vaudeville. A War Correspondent. Theater—Rentz-Santley eater—"Charlatan.” id 15th street—Battle of Hall—The Wargraph Exhibi- ———— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Ik for Norfolk and Fortress mont and 30 a.m for Ci 7 am. and Pennsylvania ly from 8 a.m. to lon Zeach ial avenue 8 pm Tra 121g street and Pennsylvania aver Vernon hourly from 10 a.m. to Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington and Fort Myer every half hour from 8:40 a.m. to S40 p.m. s leave Aqueduct bridge every hour for Falls Church. nae zo iiienines tECEDENCE Millions of users tion of the country have vote: . Order “Pabst” for ho PABST . Cap. st. Gas and Oil Heaters. Prices low. A. Eberly’s Sons, TIS 7th st. n.w. The “Torrid Suns teel Plate Fur- Pace is guaranteed by S. S. Shedd & Bro., $2 Vth. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 0c. tea In America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. C. D. KENNY, § city stores. — ~ Light, The White complete, put on. 144G. C. A. Muddiman § 12th. CITY AND DISTRICT. Changes in Police Department. The following orders, issued by Major Sylvester, chief of p have be D- proved by the Distric Joseph M. Au: be appointed a of the first class in metropoli- department, vice Frederick ired, to take effect on the 16th that the appointee’s position in of privates lass 1 shall rot be by his al while serving in 1 States navy during the Spanish- war, and the term of ser- his Private John J be ginning on the at his nm Of eant . de John sgart, reduced to the 7 2, for duty in the E district, to nd that Acting it nning on wood et . Sprinkle be promoted to the va to take effect on the 16th instant. “That Private Charles H. Bradiey be dis- mounted, to take effect on the made an acting sergeant to take effect on the 16th “That Edward Archambaul vice Bradley, promoted, the 16th instant.” 2 effect on —>—_— No Architect, ction alway SS. Daish & ment. » Meeting. £ the Immacu- held its first ing. In the J. T. How- first vice Lizzie Car- A large pres and s of the of the Miss M presided, officiated the nt, Mrs Ww ms, and Miss secretary members w ni. literary ocial nthiy. be held November 14 of officers will take eemmittees will work inaugurated the organization. ee Pittsburg and Return via B. d oO. melave, Knights sold Oct. 5 to 13, be extended to 31st by de- positing with joint agent ret later than ith. For further information call at B. and 0. ticket offices. —Advt - be inted, nd for the second year Half Rate t Triennial Tickets to be ith, but m: ‘Templar. limited to Directors Chosen. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Graphe phone Company held yesterday at Harper's Ferry. ors elected as follows: Edward on, William E. Bond, Andrew De- were » Mauro, William Herbert Smith, Cromelin, Frederick John J. Phelps, R. F. J. Warburton and Mervin E. Lyle. ution was adopted approving and ng the acts of the board of directors during the past year. The meeting ad- journed to meet in the executive offices of New York city, on October 2 at 1 am. ——— Invitation Tournament, Virginia Hot Springs Golf Club, Hot Springs, Virginia. The C. & O. Ry. will sell excursion tickets at half fare, on October 17 and 1S, good to return within lo days. Special rates at hotels for participants.—Advt. ———_— plars Fraternize. the in the District ‘Ter lodges was represented by visitors at the regule session of Perseveranc> Lodge Saturday evening last. Two candidates were Initiat- ed, Mes: Russell and Dinsmore of Min- | nehaha Lodge, by invitation of Chicf Tem- plar Ellis, the chairs of chief M continental conclusion of regular lod doors were thr ng outs: busi- open to sev tributions made as fol- mediey. by Mrs. J. M. Freer: by Miss Hawk; Mrs, Freer and Miss Fentress: piano sol by Miss Beu recitations by Mrs. Her- ez and Miss ¢ e and Russell. ——_-+ —— to Buy Carpets. will sell within the! . tomorrow am. i of new cary This is the best ity you will have this season—don't —Advt. es Sells on Installment ~ Plan. 1 #) o'clock Saturday night De- acy was roused from bed Robert Jones, who pout two hours b had stolen the latter's wheel from front of his premises, No. 1810 oth street northwest. With y other clue to work upon, ey out and in a short time ar- > us Johnson, colored, whom h2 locked up at No. § station on’ suspicion was the thief. Johnson denied all © of the crime, and Lacy made a f the city to see if he could recover wheel. After secrching all day the de- ve found Mr. Jenes' wheel in_posses- homas Light. living in Richard. son's Jersey ourt between 4th street and New avenue and R and 8S streets north- Johnson havirg sold it to Light on installment plan of $1 per week. The accused waived examination when brought into court, and was sent on for the action of the grand jury. a Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. te: eg Jury Recommends Mercy. Jchn Thomas, alias Thomas St. Clair, has been convicted of an assault with intent to kill upon William Boulden. The men be- came involved in a dispute last June, when Thomas pulled a pistol and shot Bould2n. The jury recommended mercy. - report upon CENTRAL LABOR UNION Flan for Tenants’ League Discussed at Meet- ing Held Last Evening. Report Received From Committee on Employment of Returned Volun- teers—Question of Wazes. The regular weekly meeting of the Cen- tral Labor Union was held last 2vening. sident Szegedy occupied the chair and Mr. J. L. Feeny was secretary. The committee which was appointed to formulate a paper announcing the purpose of the propos>d tenants’ league, submitted a report, which was adopted, as follow “Recognizing the fact that a large per cent of building construction and repairs done in this city by owners and real estate firms who employ the cheapest labor to the injury of those who ar> striving to main- tain a rate of wages which will enable them to live respectably, and_ believing that this class of real estate owners and agents do not deserve our patronage as tsnants, it is recommended that an organi- zation he formed composed of tenant. re- siding in the District of Columbia, and that the members thereof patronize as tenants only those owners and agents of real estate wko employ th> best paid labor, and that others not members be advised’ to do the same. It is advised that a list of thos: having houses to rent who are the employ- ers of efficient and well-paid labor be pr2- pared and kept on file for reference, aud that those listed shall be preferred when property is rented and that they be recoin- mended to others. “Any owner or agent who contemplates building or repairing property for rental will be informed of the purposes of the leegue and request2d to employ or have em- ployed mechanics to whom the maximum lccal rate of wages will be paid.” Anrouncement was made that at the next meeting of the Central Labor Union a con- stitution and by-laws for the government of th> league will be submitted. Employment for Soldiers. Delegate McCormick, who was secretary of the citizens’ committee which was look- ing after the employment of returned Dis- trict of Columbia wolunteers, made a report giving a long list of merchants who had given work to thoss who were referred to them. Objection was made to the report because the names of many small dealers who had employed a larger number of sol- ts in proportion to the extent of their business than some of the large establish- ments were not inelvded in the list. The delegate from the bricklayers said he krew of a number of small contractors who had given work to the soldi>rs, and a de gate from the plumbers made a similar statement, but no reference was made to any of these in the committee's report. The committ>e explained that it had reported all the names of which they were informed, and the report was then accepted and the committee, which has been co-operatin: with the citize committe, y « charged. It was stated that a tin and coppersmith employed at the National Museum is also employed on work which should be done by members of various other crafts. The retary was dirscted to communicate with the Secretary of the Interior, informing kim of the facts, and to protest against employing men in work outside of the craft to which they belong. The committee appointe to investigate the circumstances ler which a certain bicycle !s made reported that they had re- quested information from the management, but as yet had ived reply. had, however, obtained suffici>nt data to verify the report submitted at the meeting of the Central Labor Union, would make a final report at the meeting of the Central Labor Union next week Wages at Navy The committee which was appointed sev- weeks ago to inquire into the cond tions under which work is being performed in the Washington navy yard reported that Ya er they had received sworn statements of em P of several nevy yards, that they | were being paid time and half time for all | time #% eight hours per day. Thes affidavits, with a statement and prot against the rate of wages paid to the m in the Washington yard (which is alleged to be single time), will be forwarded to the Secretary of the Navy by direction of the union. ! Delegates were admitted from hors>- skcers, stereotypers and bookbinders. The commitiee on the investigation of charges against Representativ2 Babcock, as affecting his record regarding labor legisla- tion, reported progress, and asked for fur- ther time ir which to make a full report, which was granted. >— BOWEN IN “DICK” TOWN. Lecomes Guest of District at Hotel on the Brancl “Dick” Bowen, a freight jumper, who says he once had a home in the far north- but prefers a milder climate in wins ter, reached Washirgton last night. “Dick spent some time last winter as the guest of the city, and while he did not syecially enjoy the fare at the District hotel he thought it much better than remaining out in the cold world and depending upon char- ity. Last year he came in between two freight cars and did not leave the train until the depot was reached. This time, for pru- | dential reasons, he left the train near Ivy City, but with no better result, for Major lvester’s mounted guardians were on | hand to receive him, and he was driven to the city. Vell, bo. he said, “I'm here again. rode in and got arrested, and arted to walk in this year I got But if one of you boys will tobacco we'll call our a ertainly,”” said one of the ninth pre- cinct squad, handing him over a piece big ugh to last him several days. j enc him that good tobacco,” said officer, “it's too rich for his blood.” d, ’ said the freighter, “I'm good tobacco, I am.” What kind do you chew The best sidewalk nav And what kind ts t ficer, who had never he before. 7" asked the of- rd of such a brand “Cigar stui was his quic! “Now,” he added, “just hang and give me a pillow and I'll night | in the hotel! on the branch. —— nnot get | satis’ ory rest for their money is call- ed to the ertisement of Fitch, Fox & Browr of Massachusetts avenue lots for sale at a b Advt. Poli, rant Acquitted. The charge against Policeman Clifford Grant, who, it was alleged, saulted amuel Leonard, a beotblack, for laughing at him, has been dismissed by Trial Officer Pugh. In company with his counsel, Mr. Horace Ford, Grant appeared for trial, but Lecnard did not appear to prosecute, and Mr. Ford asked that he be sent for. After waiting several hours for Leonard, Mr. Pugh rendered a decision that Officer Grant was honorably acquitted. There was a desire on the part of Grant and his friends to have a trial, he having expressed confidence in kis ability to dem- onstrate that he was not brutal to Leonard, as had been charged. ——_ — Added to the Roll. The following have been appointed addi- tional members of the police force by the District Commissioners: J. W. Harper, for duty with the Adams Express Company; William G. Gwynn, for duty at Grand Army Hall, and Chapman J. Gilbert, for duty on 7th street between Market space and E street. He finally used his coat for a piliow and was sound asiecp after the officers left him. When morning came and “Dick” learned of the presence of yellow fever in Mis sippi and smailpox in the old domi was satisfied to remain here the euest of the city. At the Pol h de- voured all and | could have > had he been given the opportunity time soon ame for him to face Judge Scott and |{ about noon he was on hi to remain | three month the guest of the District AMUSEMENTS, COLUMBIA THEATER.—Burr McIntosh, good actor, good soldier and good citizen, has a personality so agreeable that a hearty welcome was assured to him when his new play, “A War Correspondent,” was produced at the Columbia Theater last night. Mr. McIntosh has the priceless equipment for a star—personality. His complete naturalness exerts a charm which appeals to a sense of refinement as weil as to a sense of humer. Hearty, bluff, un- affected, yet always a gentleman, there can be little doubt that Lottie Blair Parke; the dramatist of the occasion, selected a very happy character as the medium for surrourding Mr. complexities. a McIntosh with dramatic He js equally convincing in dress coat or in the rough garb of a r. The play shows a praiseworthy ire to evolve a new line of war dram: In fact, the recent struggle is utilized very little further than to furnish a reason for the presence of the characters in this partic- ular locality and to betray young gentle- men into the indiscreet practice of carry- ing incriminating documents in the inside pockets of their evening clothes. The play impresses the spectator who endeavors to classify 1t as a melodrama which has changed its mind. It has scenes which suggest actual gore, but its isodes of cooing comedy are auite sufficient to re- deem it from any accusations of blood and thunder. The correspondent falls in love, not with the daughter of a hated foeman, but of the man who robbed his father years ago. This is not a wholly new idea, but it is novel as applied to war dramas, and it serves as the basis of some very pretty Jove scenes. And after all good love scenes go far toward making popular play. Trials and separation, mutual misunder- standings and a last act in which every- thing comes out happily form a combina- tion which may be relied on to elevate a number of people into an atmosphere of ideality for a few hours. And if the au- ditor sees the heart interest only in its trite aspects, and insists on groping through the mechanism for motives and logical consequences, so much the worse for him. “A War Correspondent’ does not assume to be an iridescent specimen of dramatic art, but an appeal to sentiment. And sentiment is to a large degree a matter of purely personal prejudice. Susceptibili- ties in such a case are bound to vary. "The piece is well equipped, scenically, the setting of the third act, showing a Cuban homestead, being a pictorial gem. Of che cast, Errol Dunbar, as the Spanish villain with a sardonic laugh; Grace Filkins, Gen veve Ingersoll and Edith Barker, all af- forded excellent support. The element of comedy {s abundant, and there are some exceedingly bright bits of dialogue. The audience was enthustastic in its applause, and when the performance s over 1e- mained to call Mr. MeIntoesh before the curtain for a speech. It was a genial, char- acteristic effort, and by its very lack of artifice heightened the good impression be Fad already made. There are numerou stirring Incidenis in the play, and recon- struction may add potency to this effort to hang the mantle of theatriec romance upon the shoulders of the hitherto slight- newspaper man. Last night's ap- proval indicated a fricndly disposition on the part of the public which augurs favor- ably for the production's future. ATIONAL THEATER.—The friends of John Philip Sousa, and nearly every one in Washington is his friend and admirer, and those of De Wolf Hopper crowded the National Theater last night to witness the first presentation in this city of Sousa’s latest opera, “The Charlatan.”’ Perhaps there was more interest felt fn this than in any other of Sousa’s works, for “Fl Capitan” and “The Rride-Elect” came here with the record of great success else- where. ‘The Charlatan,” on the contrary, was “roasted” by the crities in New Yor! ind it comes here direct from that city. ‘That the performance last night pleased the sudience was evident from the almost continuous laughter and ap- plause. course, Hopper contributed 1 y to the success of the piece, for a Sousa opera without Hopper is like “Ham- with the Danish prince omitted, and Hopper has a great part in that of Demi- dort, the astrologer, magician and general fakir, Although Mr. Hopper’s personality is never disguised, no matter what char- acter he may assume, he is a versatile comedian, who can sing. well. He domi nates the stage whenever he is on. and the andience would he glad to see him all the time. Little Alfred Klein has a pa’ that he makes a great deal of, and he comes a very close second to Hopper in favor with the audience The idea of making a decayed tragedian masquerade as a lady-in-waiting to a bogus princess is a funny one. and Klein carries it out to perfection. Edmund Stanley makes a good-looking prince and sings the num bers allotted him in good style. M Price as Gogol, George Barnum as C tain Peshofski and Arthur Cunningham as the Grand Duke all st n their parts ad- mirably. Of the ladies, Nella Hergen is a beautiful, but rather over-ripe Anna, and she sings with general artistic effect, her high notes ringing out above chorus and or- chestra, although they have not the round ness which used to be so attractive. Alice Judson’s Katrinka was a charming per- formance. Disguised as a boy in the first two acts, she dainty in appearance and costume, while in proper female attire in the last act she made a very pretty picture. She has developed into a bright and piquant actress and danees gracefully. The chorus is unusually large and the voic anced. It is given considerable work do and it dees it well. It showed to cellent advantage in the Russian n hymn and in the march with which the se ond act closed. There is no reason why “The Charlatan” should not prove as big a@ money-maker as “El Capitan. Much of the music is better than in the first of the Sousa successes, and the interpreting com- pany is fully as good, even better. The book has many bright and witty lines, the lyries are pleasing, the topical songs really funny and the ensemble work is great. it is splendidly costumed and mounted. The only weak spot last night was the orchestra. which is not large enough, and which ev dently had not been sufficiently rehearsed. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —Mr. Henry Guy Carleton did not add to his fame as a playwright when he con- structed “The Cuckoo.” Tris fact will be attested by the handful of pcople who were lured Into the Lafayette Square Opera Hovse last night by flattering advance no- ex- ional tices and the prospect of having an old- fashioned laugh at funny Fred Bond. How the author of “Ambition, “The Butter- flies’ and “The Gilded Fool” could be guilty of foisting upon the public such a sorry creation as ‘The Cuckoo" is inexplicable. Mr. Carleton canrot ccmplain of any iack of ability in the company producing his play, for they make the best of the little he has given them to work with. It seems utterly impossible that this “Cuckoo” bird could come from the pen that gave to the theatrical world such successes as those ibove mentioned, and which were factors in ng Nat Goodwin and John Drew to notch of their profession. “The bas not one redeeming feature and has no excuse whatever for existing. It is a relfef. however, in one Httle respect, and that is the elimination of the poor o'd -worked mother-in-law. Coming after a week of too much mother-in-law this may scommend the piece to the lovers of fare» s with a lot of peopie been morried lots of times and into lots of trouble when they hav ret Th who who bu: it isn’t. for mecting. ught face to face of the people ted The peon'e have no e: and when they make absolutely noth- opportunities afforded. While are on the stage guards -are 1 the wings to keep the others off. s is where the cuckoo comes in. When third or fourth husband or wife comes into view around the corner the sentinels give a cuckoo call as a warning. In the last act the “dramatis personae” find them- selves in a house which abounds in cuckoo clocks, and every time the inferrfal piece the hour there are numerous cases of heart disease. Summed up, “The Cuckoo” is neither funny nor interesting in any par- ticular. Fred Bond does the best possible with a role leading him from the Philippine Islands to a Parisian pickle barrel. Fred presents a gorgeous appearance in snow- white hair and lovely babe-like complexion. He is not at his best, but one cannot blame the fellow for being discouraged. The cast includes a number of Washington favorites, among them being pretty little Clara Hath- away, the ‘Teutonic May Vokes, Miss Meta Maynard, Miss Nita Allen and Miss Helen Reimer. “Mr. Edward 8. Abeles and a num- ber of others make what they can of the roles assigned them. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—Walker & Will- jams’ Senegambian Carnival attracted a large and representative Washington audi- ence to the Academy of Music last night, and if enthusiastic applause can be taken as the index of approval this audience was most highly entertained. The Senegambian Carnival, according to the program, is a “two-act African musical novelty,” which comes about as near as possible to a descrip- tion of the motive of the play. A very loose- trouble is supposed to be com- | are j ly-connected plot is employed to introduce a series of really cléverSspecialties, in which all the actors arereolored people. Some of these actors are moreror less well known to \ashington audienbes, having done spe- cialties at some @f the local variety the- aters, but the castiin the Senegambian Car- nival presents many mew people and is a decided novelty for this city. The special- ties were generally gaod, and the parts in which the entire company joined, either in choruses or other parts of the play, were particularly attractive: George W. Walke:, as Silver King, aiid Bert A. Williams, as Dollar Bill, in their specialties, were per- haps the favorites with the audience, but Henry Williams’) buck dancing, Black Carl's feats of magic and Mallory Brothers and Brooks’ musical ‘melange all caught the fancy of the audience. The songs “Get a Lady of Your Own" and “In Dahomey were heartily applaudéd. The affair winds up with a cake walk, “which furnishes the opportunity for some attractive and highly- amusing scenes. Altogether, the Senegam- bilan Carnival is a clean variety exhibition, and besides possessing the novelty of being given by what the posters call an all-star and exclusively coon cast, presents a really attractive evening's entertainment. THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR.-- The wargraph last evening presented some of its new views in addition to its already fine program. its “grand parade and _fir- ing of salutes by the victorious squadron at the tomb of Grant on the Hudson” in the present arrangement of its program creates enthusiasm. Much interest is taken in the view of “Major General Shafter on the Santiago trail.” General Fitzhugh Lee has approved the entertainment highly. The wargraph enters upon its third week under the most flattering auspices. The large crowd on Saturday at the 4:30 mati- nee has necessitated the giving of an addi- tional matinee at 2:30 on Saturday. There will, therefore, be twoo afternoon perform- ances on that day. Mr. James Paxton Vorhees’ descriptions of the moving pic- tures are bright and entertaining. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER—The Rentz-Santiey Burlesque Company attract- ed large audiences at the two perforrfances at Kernan’s Lyceum Theater yesterday ternoon and evening, as it ulways does when it visits Washington. This company has always enjoyed a high reputation for first-class shows that introduce a number of pretty girls, clever comedians and novel and clever turns, and this year's aggregd ticn is by no means an exception to the rule. The curtain-raiser is an original skit entitled “Yankee Dewey Dandy,” a. bur- lesque on the New York comedy, “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” that brings out the full strength of the company. Sume very catchy songs ure interpolated, while the costumes ard scenery combin> to make the opening a very pleasing feature. Of the olic, the turns deserving special mention are tho: supplied by Johnson and Gorman, the ver- gatility of the form: ing shown in itlus- trated songs later on; the Hngstrom sisters, wko are too well known to the patrons of the Lyceum Theater to need any further introduction; the Walker in new and catchy songs; Charl> who does a tramp turn; Van Leer and Barton, negro comedians, and Richard Ward, who puts up one of the best trick bicycle riding acts ever seen on Kernan’s stage. Some of his tricks were especiaily difficult, and ned for him weil-merited applause. The ow is brought to a close with another burlesque, “A Night's Frolic,” which again brings out the full strength of the com- pe The Rentz-Santley Company will continue at the Lyceum all this week with the usual matinees, and will probably con- tinue to do the sam? good business inaugur- ated yesterday. THE BIJOU. rule at both pei varge audiences were the ormances at the Bijou y terday. Among those who appeared were the Bijou Burlesque Company, Josephir Sabell, Clark Gibbs, Clark Gibbs, jr., john Tierney, Ida Howe Wagner and Ar- rim, Lowell and Lowell, Williamson and Stone, the musical ravens, and Guilbert. —— OF TRADE BOARD Meeting of Board of Directors Held Yesterday Afternoon. The regular monthly meeting of the di- rectors of the boatd of trade was held yes- terday afternoon in the rooms of the board, 1410 G street northwest. The president, Mr. Theodore W. Noyés, presided, and the following membets were present: Henry L. Briscoe, F. L. Modre, A. T. Britto: 5 A. Lambert, C. J. Bell, Archibald Green- lees, W. J. Newton, T. W. €mith, R. Ross Perry and Frank Hume. The principal matter considered we arrangements for the annual meeting, which is to be held the 14th of next month, at which time there will be an election of ten directors, in place of those whose terms d. The names of the directo: term closes next month, are: Hen) Biscoe, John Joy Edson, Abram P. Fat s the don, Archibald Greenlees, Tallmadge A. Lambert, Crosby §. Noyes, Myron M. Parker, Ellis Spear, George H. Harries, William A. Wimsatt. Under the rules of the board nominations for these places are to be posted in the rooms of the board one week before the date of the annual election, and no other names can be voted for. "The assistant secretary, Mr. Arthur O'Neill, was directed to look after the various details of the ar- gements for the annual meeting and to a luncheon provided. Notices have been sent to the chairmen of the various standing committees, re- questing that their reports be sent in by the Ist of next month, in order that the president may have an opportunity to pre- pare digests of them for inclusion in his report. ————— HUSBAND FILES ANSW Proceeding in Divoree Case of Spof- ford vs. Spofford. Henry W. Srofford today filed answer to the bill for divorce instituted by his wife, Edith F. Spofford. He admits the re ments of the original bill, so Tar as they relate to the circumstances surrounding the marriage and the place of residence of the parties at issue, except that both of the children are living with the eompiain- ant. Mr. Spofford that for reasons deen: ed by him sufficient to justify his action in that regard, he separated from his wife during the summer of 1893, the separation being continuous to date. He declares ever since the separation he has had the cus- tody of his son, Robert W. Spofford, has aintained and educated him and has en- dcavored in all respects to properly rear him. Robert is allowed to visit his mother and the defendant is willing that this or- ‘angement may continue, and a! ecurt to allow him to continue as gu of the boy. He says further he h. j tributed to the support cr his da Edith, who, since her pare has Leen in’ the xy of her efentant rekes no further Aaglo-Isz | ‘The Ax ociation of che Diz- | trict Which bave ! bee —~ H he | reo: ngs vison of rach, Anglo: st, intellig. a larly 6: ence to t British and Arr lost tribes of | ers of ihe I G. D ports Depue and Mr. @. Mr. J. G. H. Howel ‘ons, e0rrespoa Educational Ctnssts of ¥. ML C. A. At a meeting of a board of managers of the Young Men’s Christian Association, held at the rooms of the association last night, it was decided to open the educa- tional classes October 20, with the same course of study as was had last year. Ow- ing to the condition of the building it did not seem advisable at first to conduct the school this year, but so many young men expressed a desire to attend that arrange- ments for the opening were made. Tkere will be classes in shorthand, type- writing, bookkeeping, English, arithmetic, mechanical drawing and architectural drawing. Within a few days a pamphlet will be issued giving all the particulars. ‘Those desiring to enter the school should call at the association after Wednesday, the 12th instant, and secure a ticket. CHOOSES ITS OFFICERS Annual Meeting of the Northeast Washing- ton Citizens’ Association. Reports of Committees and Discussion of Increased School Facilities and Street Improvement: The regular annual meeting of the Nort? east Washington Citizens’ Association was held last night, and officers for the ensuing year were elected. President Evan H. Tucker, who has served as the chief officer of the association for several years, was re-elected. When the name of Vice Pres- ident J. B. Burke was presented, objection was made by Mr. Frizzell, who said he thought the man to fill the effice should be one who attended all the meetings and w. an active worker in the association. They he called on the secretary for inf as to the members in good stan constitution provides that canc ad voting members shall have dues paid up. Mr. Frizzell said he did this in order tha the treasury of the association might be helped. In this connection he spoke of the de- pleted condition of the treasury, and told of how the association had to raise funds by special effort on one occasion to defray expenses. This move of Mr. Frizzell culled a number of members to their feet, and a lengthy argument ensued. There was no other nomination, and Vice President Burke was unanimously re-elected. He then arose and said he would not give five cents to be elected to the office. He denied the state- ments made by Mr. Frizzell. There is, he said, a little bit of special honor in being elected vice president of the association and he appreciated it. Other officers were re-elected as follow’ S. Sowerbutts, secretary: J. R. Colvi financial secretary; A. H. F. Holsten, trea: urer. W. J. Frizzell, Loring Chappell, H. H. Martin, N. L. King and W. Kirby were elected members of the executive committee to serve with the officers of the ssociation. Railway Affairs. Chairman Frizzeli of the railroad eom- mittee said that the resolution passed at the last meeting had not been acted upon for the reason that the District Commis- sioners have been so busily engaged in the work of preparing the District estimate for tho coming year. Mr. Chappell wanted to know what become of the much-talked-of agreement between the Haltimore and Ohio railroad officials and the District Commissioners r garding the pluns of the railroad company. Chairman Frizzeil said the committee had not lost sight of this matter, and he h that something would he done at the com- ing se: om of Congress. Chairman Martin of the committee on streets, avenuss ys told of hay presented to “he ( of the associati i the streets which it was desired be improved next Mr. Connolly complained of the condition of the alley in square N. , Which, he said, is a menace to health. From Noyem- ber until April, he said, there is about inches of mud in the aliey. He said he had made an eifert to get the alley improved, but had not succeeded. President Tucker ex)’ nolly mieht get the alley trict under the comp The matter wes committee. ined how Mr. Con- 1 by the Dis mit tem. the proper Appropriations and Assessments. Chairman King of the committee on ap- portionment of appropriations and assess- ments said the information regarding prop- erty of universities exernpt from taxation had been received, but that the papers have not yet been in the hands of the commit- tee. He read from the repert of the sor made in !894, showing a total of $211,- 88 of property © from taxation The cuesti » for the propo icinity of Rosedale discussed 2t some !ength. Dr. Walter aid no worse a location than the one near the mouth of the big sewer could be found. He mentioned two of the proposed sites as being the only available places for a school. Mr. Chapnell wanted to know if North- east Washington is to have a kindergarten. Mr. Dunn said he understood it was, and he thought the schoo! authorities were now looking for a hall. school building in the w a OL ME CONFERENCE. IN General Mecting of Salesmen and Substation Representative: A general meeting of the salesmen and substation representatives of the Washing- ton branch of the Standard Oil Company is being held in the city. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together the various representatives for general discussion as to the best methods of marketing refined and lubricating oils. Those present, represent- ing the different stations under the Wash- ington branch are: Manager, Mr. R. C. Baughman, Washington, D. C. Salesmen— Messrs. H. H. Cross, R. N. Greathead, R. M. Parkinson and H. W. Pitts. Substation representatives —Geo. C. Marr, W. T. Beans, W. A. Maddex, J. L. Armentrout, bP. A. Gloyd, J. F. rsyth, J. A. Swart, 1. T. English, J. Bowman, J. F. Elliott? G. W. Offlighter, B. Lillard, W. A. Thomas, E. L. Hibbs, T. Bradley, A. Blake, C. Miller, Guy Cre W. H. Marr, G. E. Parsells, A. B. Gawler and S. E. Moudy. Mr. F. E. Powell of Baltimore, Md., gen- eral manager of the refined oil and gaso- line department, and Mr. Baker Waters cf Baltimore, Md., general manager of the lubricating oil department of the Baitimore Givision, of which Washington branch is the largest, is also in attendance. The meeung will be in session two days. > Installation of Oiticers. At the monthly business meeting of the Epworth League of the Metropolitan M. E. Church Monday night the officers for the coming ytar were installed. Dr. Bristol, the pastor of the church, conducted the ercises. The new officers are: President, Mr. S. Carroll Ford; first vice president, Mr. Walter i nt; second fourth vice pr secretary, Miss rer, Mr. L. L. Der- ii sang a solo, and refreshments were Cash Bu John G'Yoole, a volunteer soldier, was in | the Police Court today for disorderly con- cust. | “ite was with some other men and had a czn of becr in a house on Jackson street,” Policeman Lynch, “and I arrested Strietiy iness. 5¢, your hon¢ haven't been in e, and if you tr st month Tl pay A fine of Sb was imposed and the volun- teer was informed that the court conducted ja cash busi xr,” said the prisoner, ny trouble cor a long t until the 10th of ae Will of Lorenz Stelzle. The *will of Lorenzo Stelzle, written on two letter sheets and cated March 17, 1896, was filed today for probate. To his wife Sophie Stelzie he leaves a!l of his real and persona! estate, bis business at 1400 North Capitcl street and his insurance in’ the American Legion cf Honor, provided she remains single. In case of her remarriage she is to receive her dewer interest oniy, the remainder of the prcperty to be divided between the testator’s three children—Lo- renz, Paulina and Katie—and the business to be rented out for their benefit. Mrs. Stelz!e is named executrix. Officers of Company ©. ‘The appointments in Company &, High Sckool Cadets, more generally known as the Business company, were read to the pupils at th: Business High School by Mr. Ailen Davis, principal, yesterday. They are as follows: Captain, Robert L. Shan- nen; first lieutenant, Alfred Weaver; sec- ond lieutenant, Chas. T. May; first sergeant, Charles T. Sis. As the adjutant of the 2d Battalion falls to the Business High School, Milton J. Ernest was appointed to this position. CARE OF THE NEWSIES. Monthly Meeting of Aid Society at Maulsby Home. The Newsboys’ and Children’s 4 So- ciety held its regular monthly me = at the George Maulsby Memorial Home yes- terday. The report of the treasurer shpwed $119.14 in the treasury. It was reported that a number of needed repairs were made during the sur 1 mer, 2 the sum of $200, given by the board « trustees, was used for this purpose. The bath rooms, lavatories, dormitories, gym- rasium and lecture room were bright> up with paint, paper and new wainsco In the boys’ lavatory a number of show baths were put in. There are now thirty bov home. The boys are lit larger ones having gone down the river or into homes provi health and girls in the them by the society. Th children is perfect. They nutritious food, it was repo: air, play and study, and are a little band. As th> season advances the night c will begin and the boys from the is expected, will her in the lit ture room and gymnasium for study and amusement. In the gymnasium twenty small rooms the rewsboys. These are to let for a nomi- nal sum to lads who want a auiet, comfort- able home. Each little chamber hi lecker, a bed, a table, chair and rug. The walls of several ar> prettily papered and many of them have pictures. satis ALLEGED THREATS. building are Witnesses Accuse Hattic Dixon of Murderous Intentions. “Wait till I come back and I'll kill you three blackbirds,” is what Hattie Dixon, colored, is alieged to have said to Hattie Buckner, Sadie Smallwood and Rose Pen- dieton last night. Hattie was a prisoner in Judge Kimball’s court this morning, the charge against her being the carrying of a pistol. The trouble happened on a vacant lot near the M street bridge over the James creek canal. Hattie Dixon was well dressed, and an effort was made to show that jealousy on the part of the three girls Was the cause of the trouble. Hattie Buckner was the principal witne: in the case, and she made a lengthy ex- planation of the affair to the court. “When she met us,” id the Buckner woman, “she said she didn't fight with her fist, but she used something that would make us hop up.” that all she said?” the witness ¥ she would put three pieces of answered wi Witness id Hatti knife and Hattie had a pistol. here did she have the weapon?” nder her apron said witne: she pointed it at us.”” Witness was unable to tell what a pistol the prisoner had. Sadie Smallwood was Her story was that Hatti friend had a “and kind of next examine Dixon said she said, but she knew it was a seven-shoote Policeman Bannagan gave testimony the case. It was his opinion that because of the darkness the witnesses could not have distinguished a pistol in the woman's in hand. The prisoner denied the charge, and de- nied that she was wearing an apron. Po- liceman Bannagan said he searched the house, but did not find any weapon. The charge was dismissed and Hattie went home. > — FOR HOMELESS SOLDIERS. Increased Demands Upon the Institu- tion on Ninth Street. The shelter for homeless District soldie conducted at No. 413 9th street by the La- dies of the Loyal Legion is siill its great and good work, and the ¢ upon it are nearly as large now they were when it was originally established. The expenses lact month were upward of $600, and promise to be greater the present month, as many soldiers returning from hospitals have nowhere else to go until y mustered out Chairman Simon W nouncing the clos inuing mands If, in his report an- ng of the relief commit- ireau, recommended the referent soldiers to the shelter, and authorized those in cfiarge there to continue its work. The charity is a most ne, but it reguires support, hope that the public will so the ladic toward that end. ———___ Convicted of Stealing Wine. Augustus Wilson, colored, looked upon the wine when it was red, and is now lan- gvishing in the District jail awaiting sen- terce to the Ohio penitentiary. Augustus broke into the warehouse of the To-Kalon Wine Company the 28th of last June, it is alleged, taking therefrom numerous pint jand quart bottles of an expensive brand of \fine old claret. Not being a selfish ma: Wilson started in to treat all of his friend out of the stolen “goods and chattels.” J the midst of the Bacchanalian feast a mi ion of the law put in an appearance, rudely interrupting the gaieties and * ching” the hilarious best. Augustus was placed on trial before Chief Justice Bingham in Criminal Court No. 1 last Friday, and the case was continue] yesteri It did not require a very long time for the jury to come to a verdict of guilty. At the suggestion of Assistant Dis- trict Attorney Joseph Shillington, ihe fendant was remanded to await sentence. > Playing Poticem: What are you going around the playing policeman for?” Prosecuting Atto: ney Pugh asked Chas. Craig, colored. who was charged in Judge Scott's court this morning with being a suspicious person. “I ain't beer playing policeman,” was the prisoner's arswer. »mes White, a colored resident of South Washington, explained why he had Police- man Hospita? arrest prisoner. Accord- ing to his story, the prisoner, who was pcerly dressed, called at his house late last right and said he had a United States search warrent, and he wanted to searcn the house. “Read the warrant to me,” said W “I'm not ailowed to read United warrants,” was the visitor's answer. Craig then proceeded to search the and White expressed the he would have teken away some of his govas had he allowed him to do so. Craig told the court he had been to the theater last night and had been drinking. He denied the charge against him. Judge Scott imposed a penalty of $30 or ninety days house, belief that ——————— By Mutual Acreement. Through an agreement between the par- ties interested, Justice Cox has granted an order allowing N. H. Shea, trustee of the estate of the late William P. Cullinane, to pay to Mrs. Mary A. Dobbins, formerly Cullinane’s widow, the sum of $115 month- jy, on account of her dower interest in the estate. OUTDOOR LIFE and S:ot! Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil wit Hypophosphites have — cured thousands of cases of sumption in the carly staz When a case is so far ad- vanced that a cure cannot? made, even then SCOLT’S EMULSION checks the rapid- ity of the disease, relieves the pains in the, chest, re- Guces the night sweats’ and Con-= sumption. mrkes the cough . would put seven hot leads in them. Rose | Pendleton gave similar testimony. enly saw the barrel of the weapon, she CHARGES, ef Action for a Diverce From Her Hasband. Hattie J. Kinsey has instituted pro- vorce from her husband, Ed- whom « uses of The couple were married 1884, and Mrs. Kinsey al- and y up to June, ISWS, the defendant has treated her with j Breat abuse; that he has used the vilest 1 foulest lunguage toward her in the of her child, ar most es. She also declares that on asions her husband has tried ta an earthen dish at she says, the er over the timely ar- says > she wag compelied to lock and barricade herself at room ndant condy ores at No niture northwest ae SEEM AO PED TH FEOEI OPTED Distress : % After cating, senr ate h and belching $ are aymptomie whieh should be rhecked lem they develop into chronic dyspepsia. There is tothing on ‘eartl so geod an Howd’s & a teach Tonle, appetiser ° This ts the verdict of thou who e tried tt i are cured, 3 urge el who suffer with dyspepsin to take 3 Hood’s *#=- q parilia America’s Greatest Medicine. $1; 6 for $5. Pe | | BOLODALELODOLOARO LALO gHoops PILLS are the favorite cathartic. 25¢ ee EO PLO POSES A FO RSOSOOD AMUSEMENTS. | Grands Prices 15,25&50¢ ALL RESERVED NO HER, ONE WEEK, COMM AY, OcT. 1 Matinees Monday, 4 Saturday tacular Dr Lost in Siberia. 1 ation of Russian Life. _S ns ‘Thursday ool eat BASE BALL TODAY. Poof Seats « CSTON VS. oH NETON, LAINES DAY GAME CALLED oo ADMISSION AND Se CENTS. ey: ns } \ GRAPH ENTRANCE € | WARGHTH, tae in National. soubeacecas Mat 8 Wednesday and Saturday De Wolf Hopper in» NEW SOUSA OPERA, The Charlatan. Music by JOHN PHILIP SOUSA ook by CHARLES KLEIN, st of all Hopper . s Frohinan’s Emplr The Conquerors.” DEMY POPULAR PRIC Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25 and 50 WILLIAMS *» WALKER’S TAD Cast and Chorus CARNIVAL. ot Bi 60--PERSONS--60 __October 17—WEEN Kernan’s {iste Afternoon, 2. NDON SLICES, oclG-20te 8.15 Abe Leavitt's Farons RENTZ SANTLEY NOVELTY AND BURLESQUE CO. The New Patriotic Burlet YANKEE DEWEY DANDY HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE ACTS. Next WeekJERMON'S “BLACK CROOR BURLESQUERS 6cls atl _ ABSOLUTELY LAPAYETTE--202"% Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Tonight. The Smyth & Rice Comedy Company, Ae KOO The New Laughing Success. 4 Next) Week THE INTERNATIONAL = ecl0 CIERA CO. Sale of seats Thurs ct. 18. | Co’ TONIGHT AT 8:15, mbia S0e.—Fopular Matinee Thursday—Bie. Regular Matines Saturday CORRESPONDENT, n by Lottie Blair Parker, ‘Author of “Way Down Bast ir Writt with BURR IicINTOSH. Sow Work star cast, iucluding Marie tur- BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NOW OPEN. Je25 EXCURSIONS, ETC. For Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Arlington, ELECTRIC TRAINS, STATION, 13% & TA. AVE, For Alex and Arlington we For Mt.Vermn, every hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m ROUND ‘TRIP to Mt. Vernon, including Alexan ria und Arlington, G0c. Alexandria only, 25 Arlington only. 20c. WASH.. ALi XANDRIA & MT. VERNON RY. ocl0-124 P. E. C. of A. Mount Vernon. HOME AND TOME OF WASHINGTON. TWO TRIPS DAILY (Sundays excepted). STEAMER CHAKLES MACALESTER (Capt. L. L. Blake) Leaves Sey nth st. wharf 10 a.m. Fare, round tri Admission to Grounds and Mansion, 25 CAPE ON STEAMER. STOPPING AT MARSHALL HALL — FARE, 25e. ocT-2Ut Arlington, Fort Myer, Falis Church. Electric Cars From Aqueduct Bridge. cents. océ-Im> RUBY JEWELED ELGIN LADIES’ WATCH. Represents the highest art in Watch making. I sell these movements in hand-made 14-karat gold cases, beautifully engraved, at $35, and ia appearance and yalue there is nothing in the city to equal it. Geo. W. Spier, «310° 9th St. Just a few doors above Pa. ave. se24-3m,10 CITY ITEMS. Ladies, “Under the -Wenther,” need the tonic effects of “Munchner” Beer. |—— _ Tickets on sale at 5} It's so wholesome and oes so much good to both mind and body. 24 bottles, $1.25. Write or 'phone.. 1t Nat. Cap. Brewing Co., 14th and D se. Norfolk & Weshington Steamboat Co. 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