Evening Star Newspaper, October 12, 1898, Page 10

10 = THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1898-14 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. TOMORROW. EXCURSIONS jes Ma Hall at 1 Mt er for 1m. Penns mS am 1 Pennsylvania rly from 10 duct bridge for Arlington i t Mye ry half r from S340 n. to $40 p.m. “ leave every hour HOME - If you want < as pie try one of eves’ Home- The pastry is ht and flaky : pies are generously 1. Lemon Fresh Pumpkin, rd. Coc ach, Cherry, Sweet otato Pies, cte. 20 cents each. Delivered any place in the city in time for lunch Our pies are made from the famous fornia” Flour, which we sell for rter barrel sack. i time ant perfect and complste. man & Co., ot G R HAD f we're f it has tors to stands nee. h commer At T. t ins’ A Heaiers. low. TST Prices YOUR ICE r th an-refined D. vY, FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 50c. tea In America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. Cc. D. KENNY, CITY AND DISTRICT. § city s 8 city stores. Popular Young Physician Dead. The news was received in this city yes- terday of the death Monday of typhoid at Fort Clinch, near Fernandin x ber of this city. He younger members of the and had a large circle of Hie was a man of kindly popular in society, as 1 - members of his pro- fessi breaking out of the war At th city and «i since Wm. Spies of via B. 14 Frederick, and 0. 1 to return 22), Fe a- —-- Declines the Nomination L. pinson ined the of the Ch colored hth Vir- ess. In of the ener west Prices. for plan of bu and Mr A cor William H. aS app was report eral larg Marsh d con- buildin at uni vor be in the construction. ernal delegate to the . reported the procsed- eting of that body. The of tive was the committee tral vor Uni m of a tenan h Was stated appointed to appoin’ with —_——.——_ rs’ Tickets vin B. and 0. vo To the Wednesdays, Fridays and Sat- urdays rast and north, <t one fare for the r ». For particulars see B. & oO. « Bank Chooses Directors. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Cap: tvings Bank last evening directors Were elected as follows phn R. Lynch, Robert H. Terrell, James Storum, Wyatt Archer, H. H. Williams, H. E. Baker, A. w . L. C. Bailey, W. T. Softon, John . J. A. Joh) James T. Brad- 3 ntgomery, Whitefield Mc- y and H. P. Montgomery. : officers are John R. Lynch, president; H. P. Montgomery, vice president; J. A. Johnsen, y, D. B. McCary, cashier. agen, Woman's Foreign Missions. About seventy-five ladies went to Balti- more this morning, via the Pennsylvania railroad, to attend the annual meeting in that city of the Baltimore branea of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Baltimore conference, M. E. Church, which will be held today, Thursday and Friday. The report from the Washingion division will show the contributions for the year to have been $2,755.38. dis. HELD TO ANSWER James Powell Responsible for Patrick Lee's Death. Verdict of the Coroner's, Jury— Evidence of Eyewit- nesses. © inquest to decide upon the manner in ie k Lee, colored, came to his death Monday nicht and the connection that mes Powell, colored, had therewith held sixth precinct station to- wus Deputy Coroner Glazebrook was pres- Powell was also in the room and paid attention to the preceedings. ter hearing all the testimony introduced » jury returned a verdict that “Lee came sd being stabved with a sharp mes Powell,” and the ac- 1 by Coroner Carr for nd jury. Je The Yestir ye This verdict was based upon the following testimony: Dr. L. W. Glazebrook, who made the au- topsy, said that Lee came to his death by a cut made by some sharp instrument, the point of which had penetrated to the depth of two inch®s and cut the large ar- tery which comes from the heart. The }dedth was unquestionably due to hemor- Thage « i by the siab. Arthur Lewis, colored, No. 4th street norihwest, said he did’ not know whether there had been any quarrel between the two men, but upon nearing 7th and O street. he and ‘two friends were met by Char Rutlin, who struck witness over the eye with A little later and further down et witness and Lee, the dead man; George Dean and Fant Roy were met by the prisoner, who walked up t Li id. without speaking a word, stabbed him with a knife witne It was done so quick! + aid, that he could scarcely realize had happened. Confessed to Fant Roy. Fant Roy of 21 Hutton court, who held as an accessory, denied seeing any of is the fracas. He knew only what Powell told him abcut it on Grant avenue. Pow- ell told witness he had cut Lee the night before. In an affidavit made before a no- ry public, which Dr, Carr read, Roy i i Powell teld him he had cut Lee b d was afraid he was dead. Witne d Powell to come back and give up, he ell about to do this when eached the scene and arrested and the witn niel Booker cf him- . Lee might not be dead. Pow h street norch- at the O street armory the nigat » murder. After he came out ne suw xing down 7th street. A momen* later Pow i walked up to Lee, and without a S ed him. Witne: fisted in getting Lee in to the ambulance and saw Powell put on his coat and run away Win low Robin colored, of No. 2134 trect northwest said he was waiking up 7th street at the time near the scene of the killing. Suddenly two or three men up to Lee, who was walking in front of itn and one of them, whom he gescrib- ed as Powell, stabbed Le Powell's Denial. James Powell, the prisoner, whose home i at SI7 Grant avenue, was told by the coroner he might make any statement he chose. He denied stabbing Lee. He did rot know him, he said, and had not met him. He explained his presence at the place where he was arrested by saying that he had gone there to look for work, and claimed he had not told Roy, as tne latter had sworn, that he had cut Lee. ‘The ter and other outer garments been worn by Powell at the of the alleged cutting were shown to nd the presence of blood stains by Powell to have been pro- iced by the bleeding of his nose. > APPLICATION APPROVED. Columbia R. R. Company's Proposal for Issue of Bonds. The application of the Columbia Rall- way Company for authority to issue $5 00 of bonds for the improvement and ex- | the company lidate to vote the John ation and | ares, de- tension of its line was today approved by istrict Commissioners. The company, he Star, propos Ace motive power by the j | underground electric em within the | city limits and extend its line from 15th east to the District line, the esti- cost of the improvements and ex- s being about $500,000. the company to the Commissione The law re- obtain authority 's for the proposed , and the Commissioners ates of the cost made by their estimates being ter in amount than those of But as the company is con- fident that $500,000 will cover the cost, the issue of bonds in that sum was tod proved by the Commissioners. —_ The Ladies of Washington nd vicinity will have an opportunity to 1 tomorrow of seeing Madame Ge rom Joel Gutman & Co. Eutaw st., Baltims a lay some exqu tions in pattern with elegant tailored gowns, to be at Joel Gutman & ch, from issue of the bo have had District somewhat offi gre; orge will ichools Wanted. As chairman of the committee on educa- tion of the Columbia Heights Citizens’ As- ation, Mr-M. F.O'Donoghue has addre letter the to the District Commissioners erection of additional public in that section. Mr. O'Don- ggested the erection of a primary utheast corner of 13th and urging s nd also one in Holmead o urges the selection of a for a northern high school for the ac- on of pupils in Columbia Heights wrote best c of children will lots in this sec it upon so rap de in O'Donoghue, as only the attend them. ion of the ly that no de- curing all nvols should not nor even on not on streets with Whole bi i purp this can be accom- eat expense, and our : l render any and every ass wer in this matter of pressi. ince Mr od that istrict, Com- in th tes for the fiscal year a one or more sckools in the lc Have Your F At Downey's M | Carriages also for hi Trees Meclared to Be Dangerous. Mr. Irwin B. Linton today requested the District Commissioners to cause the ren al of cert: old tree par the Eckington public school, it being claimed by him that they are dangerous to passers-by and to the pupils of the school. Mr. Irwin was in- formed, however, that as the trees are on private property the Commissioners are without power in the matter, and that own- ers of the property should be requested to ct in the matter. Unton § Last evening the banquet and reunion committees of the Union Soldiers’ Alliance held a meeting at the itt House, Chair- man A. Hart presiding. It was decided to hold the reunion on Thursday evening, De- cember 2, at the Ebbitt House, and the following subcommittees were, appointed: Banquet, Mess Hart, Richardson and Tabor; toas Dr. Howe, Messrs. Stodder and Janne nting, Messrs. Wm. Gibson, Johnston and Lewis. ee School Receives a Trophy. A Spanish flag, taken from the town hall of Manila on the occasion of the capitula- tion of that city, was presented yesterday to the Eastern High School. The flag was taken from its staff by a former student of the Eastern, Mr. Andrew H. Keleher, a paymaster in the army in the Philippines. three | AMUSEMENTS, STUART ROBSON “THE MED- DLER."—Stuart Robson will occupy the stage of the Columbia Theater for the week beginning next Monday night, presenting for the first time in Washington Mr. Au- gustus Thomas’ latest and greatest comedy success, “The Meddler."" This brief an- nouncement will doubtless be sufficient to start the footsteps of that favorite player's myriad of admirers box officeward. “The | Meddler” is first-class from every point of vie Since the days when it became necessary to lay aside the “Henrietta” Mr. Robson bas tried several ventures in comedy with only indifferent success, but now he has captured a play and a part fur- nished by Augustus Thomas that are de- cidedly amusing. The play is constructed with nice ingenuity. The dialogue is far and aw: bove the average, and the char- acters are well known. Mr. Robson's voice and manner fit ‘The Meddler’ capitally und the entire company is the best that Mr. Robson has ever had with him. The play is presented with artistic precision. Marie Burroughs, as pleasing to look at as of yore,made her reappearance on the stage the wife of the friend. Mrs. Robson has the part of a widow, with whom the as Meddler is fascinated. Theodore Babcock personates the ngerous man with wo- men? Harold Russel is the husband, Theo- dore Hamilton has the part of the friend- ot-ail, and Maud Granger that of his help- ful wife. Gertrude Terry is the er of the Meddler and in love with the dange ous man. The complications are many and laughable throughout, these players are g& ntees of excellence in comedy presentation. The preliminary advance sale for the engagement of Stuart Robson at the Columbia will begin at the and the names of box office of that play house tomorrow morning at ¥ o'clock. INTERNATIONAL OPERA COMPANY. —Grand opera, given with full chorus, com- plete orchestra, scenery, costumes, proper- ties and all the paraphernalia that goes with the luxury of hearing a musical pro- duction, will be a part of the performances to be given by the International Grand Opera Company on October 17 at Lafayette Square Opera House. The brief season of opera which this organization is to give here will be more than ordinarily appre- ciated, and for the reason that this highest kind of entertainment appeals to the very best people. For a number of years past the public has had thrust upon it any quan- tity of make-believe and inferior op companies, but it can safely be promi that the Internationals will give adequate return for the prices charged at the door. In the first place, the celebrate dona soprano Clementine De Ve the list of the artists. The next to taken into account is Mme. Selma Kronold, be who without doubt is the best dramatic soprano in America. Signor Panbianchi, the tenor, is a gem in his y, and young George Mitchell, the new American tenor, will be a surprise. But all are good, and it is well to give the entire list, which is as follows: Sopranos: Clementine De Vere, Selma Kronold, Nedda Morisson, Mary H. Howe and Mary Roebuck. Contraltos and mezzos: & anore Broadfoot, Louise Engel and Amelia Fields. Tenors: Salvo Pan- bianchi, George Mitchell, Thomas McQueen and Henry nson. Baritones: Virgillo Bellati, H. Winfred Goff and Quinto Zant. Augusto Dado, Forrest D. Carr and Earl P. Parks. Musical director, Sig- nor R. Sapio. Aside from the great artists employed in the casts, every opera will be adequately mounted in the way of scenery and costumes, properties and accouter- ments. The sale of seats will begin tomor- row morning at the box office of the opera house. EMPIRE STOCK COMPANY.—Following DeWolf Hopper at the New National will come Mr. Charles Frohman’s favorite or- ganization, The Empire heater Stock Company. They will present Paul Potter's powerful play fhe Conquerors," which tested the capacity of the Empire Theater throughout all of Jast season. The com- pany comes to us intact and embraces, among others, the following popular Wash- ington favorites: William Faversham, Jo- seph Wheeloch, jr., W. H. Crompton, Guy Standing, E. J. H. Beurimo, John R. Sumn Miss Millward, the new f y; Eleanor Maretti, Jessie Bus- om, Lillian Thurgate, Cla edeline Mann, Helen Com- ization comprises thirty- and the entire scenic investi- ture used In the New York production will be brought to this city WHEN LONDON no play in recent yea comment as “When London Sleeps.” the very realistic slish melodrama which opens at the Academy cf Music Monday, | October 17. Mr. Darrell, like the exp rienced actor and dramatist he 1s, ha struck a fresh idea, and treated {t) with consummate skill. Briefly told, the stor refers to the love of two women for on man and the wicked wiles of a polished villain. There are many exciting situa- tions during the progress of the plece, sume of them of the most thrilling descr‘ and just the sort of emotional ine calculated to please those who love dramatic fare hot and spicy. PASSION PLAY.—The recent sue- the pictures at the Lafay rext Sunday. Although this night trip for the company ranged for the company to leave at 4 o'clock Sunday morning, returning again at 3 o'clock Monday morning. The con- tract with the people of the Passion Play forbids any such unusual jump, as they are under contract for weck stands, but in nee to Mr. Cloward's personal wishes ain present the pictures before h shingten friends, they have consent This week the Passion Play opened a thr« rronths’ engagement in conjunction with the Rev. H. M. Wharton, the great Baptist evangelist, at Richmond on Monday night. The hall in which the pictures are shown, is the great Auditorium in the fair grounds, having a seating capacity of 14,000, AMERICAN WARGRAPIHL.—The — war- graph, at Metzerott Hall, is offering some new mo’ e most inter Theater on means an all- it has nm ar ing character. grand naval re and firing of salutes’ by the victorious squadrons at the tomb of Grant on the Hudson” continues to excite great enthusi asm. “The passing of Major General Shaf- ter and Colonel Roosevelt through the of the Rough Riders on the is, lik ep, a vie enthusiastic applause. for Cuba’ he leaving of the Ig attended with sadnes: sports of the boys In camp Tampa” evokes laughter and merri- nt. ‘The new picture of bur- of the Mai with its long rray of hear is a view of the most ffecting character solemnity. ‘The taking of the Spanish outposts by Ame: in pickets at the a thrilling view. Ow able to get seats on regular 4:40 matin > of San Juan” ng to the many un- y last at the xtra matinee will be given Saturday BLACK CROOK BURLESQUERS.—Jer- mon’s “Black Crook” Eurlesquers will be t Kern: Lyceum next promise an entertainment what different from, if not more en- ble than, that of the average burlesque how. There is neither first part nor bur- lesque, but a two-act comedy, into which a multiplicity of features is crowded, and in which many talented artists succeed in en- tertaining. It is entitled “The Four A. M. Club,” and is the work of Frank Dupree, whose pen seems well adapted to the pa- trons of variely houses. Manager Jermon has staged end mounted the comedy with areful attention to detail and neglected nothing to iusure {ts success. In addition, he has gathered together an _ unusually brilliant corps of artusts, including Grace Vaughn, Edith Murray, Ruth Everett, Lina Hughes, Lessie Beasley, Ben Harney, Ed- die Weston, Joseph Mitchell, Gene Hughes, Clarence R. Wilbur and George Brennan. THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—The his- toric Grand Opera House will not remain dark this season, but will be thrown cren next Monday night, the attraction for the season being one of Davis & Keogh’s melodram: Lost in Siberia.”” ‘The house has been leased by Mr. Ormond H. Butler, who promises a liberal management, no ex. pense being spared to secure high-class at- tractions and to cater to the fancy of its patrons. Mr. Butler was formerly man- ger of the Bijou Theater, but for several years past has been engaged in business in this city and in New York. It is under- stood that Mr. Butler has strong financial backing and will have unlimited means to draw on in his effort to bring the Grand back into popular favor. The rental paid for the theater, it is said, is $12,000 per annum. —— Must Pay Alimony. James Halpin has been ordered by Judge Hagner to pay his wife, Mary Ellen Halpin, $20 per month alimony, and $80 In arrears, AFFAIRS IN i GEORGETOWN A Prominent Young: Man Suddenly Stricken With:Paralysis. Death of a Geergetown University Student—Relief:Corps Officers In- stalled — Other Matters. George W. Drew, « well-known young man. and son of Fire Marshal George W. Drew, was stricken with ralysis yester- day morning at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Joshua Goodwin of 3238 Prospect ave- nue. The night previous Mr. Drew had been complaining of feeling unwell, but his sickness was not so serious as to keep him indoors. He arose yesterday morning at his usual time, and, while dressing, was suddenly stricken and fell to the floor, h head being injured by striking some object. The inmates of the house were alarmed by the noise of the fall, and a doctor was quickly summoned. The entire left side was paralyzed and useless, while his speech was also affected. This morning the pa- tient was resting much easier, with good chances of his recovery. Mr. Drew formerly a prominent member of the Y. M. C. A., and is now a leading member of the Round Table Club. A Student's Death. Edward Smith, the son of Mr. Smith of 1608 85th street, died Saturday evening at 10:30 o'clock at Georgetown University Hos- pital, of typhoid fever. The deceased was only twenty years of age and a bright youth. Several weeks ago he was stricken with typhoid fever, and, his condition be- coming so serious, he was moved to the hospital, where he remained only two or three days. The young man was one of the students of the Linthicum Institute. The funeral will be held tomorrow morn- ing at 8 o'clock at Trinity Church. After the services the body will be shipped to Baltimore, where the interment will be made. A Pleasant Entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Miller of 3236 Pros- pect avenue gave a very pleasant party Monday evening at their residence, in honor of Miss Florence Shuey of Baltimore, cele- the brating the nineteenth birthday of young lady. An enjoyable evening spent by all, the time being passed in mu- sical and literary numbers and dancing, with games of all sorts. Messrs. William Talbot and J. Morgan sang a number of comic selections, Mr. T. H. Flood rendered several instrumental pieces on the plano, Miss Shuey delivered several solos in an excellent manner, and also gave an exhi- bition of fancy dancing, while Mr. Samuel Shuey sang a number of his original Irish and plantation melodies and Mr. J. Bur- rows gave an appropriate recitation. Dur- ing the course of the evening refreshments were served plentifully, after which danc- ing was continued until quite late. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Shuey, Mrs. A’ Lucas, Mrs. Kate Goodrick, Miss Shoemaker, Miss Emma Miller, Miss Florence Shu2y, Miss Lucas, Miss) Lulu Miller, Messrs. Fearson, Talbot, Burrows, Whitmore, Leionberger, Norris, Tenant, Morgan, Lucas and Miller. Officers: Installed. The installation ef officers of the Wo- men’s Relief Corps, recently established in Georgetown, and known as George U. Mor- ris Relief Corps, No. 12, was held in Stohl- man's Hall, on N street, Monday evening. ‘There was a large audieace present. Among those who participated im the exercises of the evening were Megsrs. J. A. Sexton, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army ot the Republic of the United States; Arthur Hendricks, department: commander of the District of Columbia; B. F. Chase, senior vice commander of the District; Samuel MeMonigle, past commander of George U. Morris Post, No. , and A. B. Grunwell, the present commander. All of the above and many others meade appropriate ad- dresses. Among the others present were Mrs. Anna S. Peck, department president of the District of Columbia W.R. Bain, Mrs. Georgie who conducted the installation ex- Mrs. Bridaham, president of La- fayette Relief Corps, and the staff officers, and also the members of Morris Post. After the regular business had been finished a entertainment of a musical and literar nature Was presented. ‘The officers of the new corps as installed are as follows: President, Mra. Adaline Fletcher; senior vice presicent, Anna Rob- inson; junfor vice president, Julla Gaskins; treasurer, Jane Grunwell: secretary, Kate Steinle; chaplain, Jennie Shaw: conductor, Augusta Raab; assistant conductor, Anna guard, Amelia Hutch Hutchins in ant guard, Roberta Harner; color Nannie Turkenton Isabella Turkenton Mary Turkenton and Anna Hutchins. ‘The foster of the corps comprises over fifty membcrs, Luid to Their Rest. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah J. Donaldson, the wife of Thomas A. Donaldson, took Place yesterday afternoon from the late residence of the deceased, 1035 29th street, and was attended by many friends. ‘The interment was at Rock Creek. The death occurred Sunday. At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon was held the funeral of Mrs. Susana Permillion, the s wife of John Permillion, who died Sunday. Religious serv were held at the Con- gress Street M. P. Church, Rev. Dr. Ham- mond, the pastor, officiating. The inter- ment was at Oak Hill. The funeral of Joseph N. Willlams took place yesterday afternoon from Mount Zion B. Church. The floral tributes were handsome. The Masonic fraternity and the Odd Fellows attended in a body. Resolu- tions on the death of the deceased were read. Rev. E. W. 8. Peck officiated, assist- ed by Rev. Edgar Murphy and Rev. J. H. Griffin. The interment was at Mount Zion cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Mary H. Forrest was held this morning from her late residence at the northeast corner of 34th and N streets, and was largely attended. At 10 o'clock’ the remains were taken to Trinity Church, where a solemn mass of requiem was chanted for the repose of the soul of the deeceased. The deceased, whose death was published in The Star, was seventy- en yeurs of age,and a native of Virginia, though a resident of the District for the past_ fifty. She was the widow of Bladen Death was due to valvular disease of the heart, after an ill- ness of two months. The honorary pall- bearers were Mr. George Green, water register of the District;Chiet Engineer Har- rie Webster, U Dr. Kurtz, Mr. Shoe- maker, Mr, lington, Mr. C. M. Boarman. The interment was private, the remains being taken to Holy Rood cemetery. Brief Notes. Justice Oliver P.;Johnson will not hold court again until Friday, on account of the death of his brother, Albanus L. Johnson. Mr. Robert L. Haycook has been appoint- ed principal of the night school at Curtis school building. Classes are held on Mon- day, Wednesday amd Friday evenings. The wife of MriiHarry King of 35th street is confined to her home on account of sickness. Mr. B. Sinsheimer off8219 O street, who has been sick, is able t© be out again. -_—— Story Lacks Confirmation. Mary Carter, colored, Was the prosecuting witness in the Police Court today in the case of Sadie Smith, also colored, who was charged with assault. “What did Sadie do to you?” the com- plaining witness was asked. “She beat me,” was Mary's response. Mary explained that she give Sadie a half dollar and told her to spend twenty cents of it for a treat. “She spent the twenty cents,” said Mary, “and then kept the change.” Jt was when she asked for tie return of the money that Sadie assaulteé her. “I never laid my hands or her,” said Sadie. She said that a man gave them fifty ents, and wnen her money was gone she spent Mary's twenty-five cents for her. bought a pint of whisky for her,” she id, “and after I had bought i. She wanted her money back.” “Where did you buy the liqaor?” Judge Kimball asked her. “At Murray's, on 7th street,” she an- swered. “And how old are rou?” “Nineteen years.” ‘Two small colored boys were called as witnesses, but they did not see the trouble. All they knew of the affair wes that Mary Was crying. The case was dismissed. WORK OF DIRECTORS. Closing Sexsion of the Board of Catholic University. The board of directors of the Catholic University completed yesterday the con- sideration of the business brought to its attention, and at the close of the after- neen adjourned until next year. At the close of the day’s session Mon- signor Conaty made a statement summing up the work done. The condition of the university, he said, was most satisfactory. The treasurer's report showed receipts for the year, $133,900; expenses, $130,050. Rey Edmund T. Shanahan, D.D., of Boston, was appointed professor of dogmatic theology. in place of Prof. Schroeder, who retire me months ago. Dr. Daniel T. Shay fessor of physics, was made gene retary of the universit Measures were adopted looking the of this , preseat gnor Cona The f extension and completion of ment fund. Rev. Thomas Lee a member of the board of trust ed his resignation, and Mo was elected to the vacancy. the vacancy on the boar death of Joseph Banigan of Prov was left to the executive committee. Bis MeDonall of Rrooklyn transmitted to the university an endowment of $5,0 for the establishment of the James Mitenell H. scholarship for the diocese of Brooklyn. hy tor Other gifts announced were $5,000 will of Rev. J. Carroll of Oi! City, Pa a scholarship of the diocese of Erie, and $10,000 from Miss Annie Hope Hudson of this city for a scholarship bearing her name. The next meeting of the unive: board will be held the second Wedne of October next year. 4 October 27 the Mitchell scholarship will be publicly presented to the university in McMahon Hall. ‘A reception was tendered the members of the board last night in the parlors of the Divinity building. sees Epworth League Entertainment. At the Metropolitan M. E. Church last evening the Epworth League gave tts first literary entertainment of the season. The au- dience that filled the large lecture room of the church was greatly delighted with the impersonations by Mr. Harry Daniel of the leading characters in David Copperfield. The characters that the author has so truly and vividly portrayed in this work were seen in living form, as Mr, Daniel presented the story of the book, and the audience showed their enthusiastic appre- ciation by continued applause. His po: trayal of Wilkins Micawber, who a expected “something to turn up; Heep, who, with his excessive * was a cringing Villain still; of Betsy Trot- wood and Daniel Peggotty, were of excey tional merit. Concluding’ the selections from Dickens with Copperfield’s deserip- tion of the hurricane in Yarmouth roads, Mr. Daniel was recalled to the platform and uy gave several miscellaneous readings, in- cluding selections from James Whitcomb Riley. Miss Dexter contributed musical rumbers to the entertainment. at ae Alleges Brutal Treatment. Emma Elizabeth Sinn, through her attor- neys, Messrs. Wilton J. Lambert and C. Or- ton Brown, has filed suit for divorce from Willie C. Sinn of this city. In her petition Mrs. Sinn alleges that she and defendant were matried in 1891; that there have been two children born to them; that for the past three years the defendant has been an habitual drunkard and has frequently treated complainant in a harsh and brutal manner. She prays that the court grant her an absolute divorce, give her the cus- today of the children and compel the de- fendant to contribute to her support. —_—___ Ordered by Commissioners. The following orders have been issued by the District Commissioners: That the following work be done under the assessment system, the intention to do the work having been duly advertised as re- quired by law: Construct sewer in Wilson street eastward from Linden street, abut- ling lots 9, 10, 11 and 12 of block 21, and lots 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 and 22, block 1s, all of Howard University subdivision; es- timated cost, $440. Construct sewer in the south side of Florida avenue northwest be- tween 7th and Sth streeis; estimated cost, $18. Construct sewer in south side of I Street between 9th and 10th streets, abut- ting lots 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34, square 933; estimated cost, $330. That the following work be done under the permit system: Lay cement sidewalk iy front of S11 7th street; estimate also, that new granite curb be set in’ con- nection with the new walk; estimated cosi, $19. Lay old bluestone curb in front of lots 14, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46 to 59, inclusive; estimated cost, $350. ewer in al- ley of square 5 estimatea cost, Lay cement sidewalk in front of 04 Madison street; estimated That 245 feet of 4-inch water main be laid in Sheridan avenue west of 14th street. That bridge 2, crossing Rock cree near the line of Massachusetts avenue ex- tended, be repaired; estimated cost, $1,250. That the prope of Kennedy & Schaefer for making certain sewer connections ai the Industrial Home Schoo! for § be ac- cepted. That sewer in west side of Ith street southeast between Pennsylvania avenue and the line of alley in square 972 be re- placed: estimated cost, $922, chargeable to appropriation for main and pipe sewer. That sewer be constructed in center of 15th street extended between Kenesaw ave- nue and Grant street; estimated cost, $45, chargeable to appropriation for suburban sewers. —_+__ Potomae Club Program. The Potomac Literary Club held its open- ing meeting for the season at the residence of J. Orville Johnson, 469 Pennsylvania avenue, last evening. The president, Dr. D. S. Lamb, delivered an essay on “An Evening With Charles Lamb,” followed by a musical and literary program, in which the following persons participated: Miss D. M. Dexter, Miss M. Aurelia Barrington, Miss Florence Stevens, Mrs. Irene Her- nandez, Miss Clara Berkner, Professor E. R. Hart and Mr. S. K. Hall. ———— No Architect, plans or specifications needed for our coal; protection always in best qual and low prices. 8. S. Daish & Son, 705 12th st. n.w. —Advertisement. ae Exhibits Disagreeable Traits. “Judge, your honor, I ain't no disagree- able man,” Beverly Gordon, colored, said to Judge Scott this morning, when he was on trial for disorderly conduct. “He is disagreeable, judge,” said a col- ored woman, who arpeared as the prose- cuting witness. “How do you know he is?” she was ask- ed. “"Cause he comes home drunk every night,” she answered, ‘and raises a dis- turbance in the room where he don’t pay rent.” “Hor rent “I guess I ought to know,” she answered; “he lives in my house.” “Then I presume you do know.” A penalty of $5 or fifteen days was im- posed. do rou know he does not pay any Doctors now agree that consump- tion is curable. Three things, if taken together, will cure nearly every case in the first stages; the majority of cases more advanced; and a few of those far ad- vanced. The first is, fresh air; the second, proper food; the third, Scott’s Emul- sion of cod-liver oil with hypophos- phites. To be cured, you must not lose in weight, and, if thin, you must gain. Nothing equals Scott’s Emulsion to keep you in good flesh. Soc. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. VICTIM OF ACCIDENT, Miss R. y Seriously Injures ton. Miss R. E. nley, one of the best known teach: in the si School, is dangerously iM at her n North Carolina avenue as the res is said, of a collision on the Met n street railroad, which occurred M ternoon about 3 o'clock. It was f terday her injuries would prove fatal. } left arm was paralyzed, and th. grave fears of spinal trouble. Miss ley was unconscious a large pari of the time. Today her condition is report=2 to be htly improved. he accounts of the gether clear as to the the accident. The « coming up E apid very narrow, ating it from Inds an Adams express wagon were on 5 between 3d and 4th streets at t It is said the express wagon wa Wrong side of the st and that it the driver of the cart to move acr car track. T) u readily nd the cart had smashed i: affair im ar not alt time na avenue. A curt insta each ie side of the car was ripped Miss Shaniey, who was near the fron struck by the cart. Miss Margaret Merillat, another teacher, s in the seat immediateiy behind Mi y and is confined to her house wit severe and painful bruises. She was badly | naken up, but fortun caped with out any broken bones or la rrowly escaping a fraciure of the spine The cars on this part of the Metropolitan line, it is said, move at a high y speed, due, perhaps, in part to . current at 4% stre lat part cf last week one of the motormen was arrest- €a on a charge of moving at the of eighteen miles an hour. He plead: in the Police Court, and when ask rate d tor en explanation sald the motormen could measure the speed and frequ had no just how fast they Com- plaints have been many part of the line, and als et on the Uth street line betwe speed of fifteen m being not unusual at thuse streets. WHOSOEVER HOME. Institution Near Luray Open to Chil- dren Needing Hel Rev. Dr. Wharton of Baltimore has open- ed the doors of the “Whosoever Home’ near Luray, Va., to children of soldiers who have ben killed or disabled in th war, or, indeed, any child of a soldier who is in the army serving his country, if in need of help. The tender of these homes was very kindly received by the govern- ment, as is shown by letters received Dr. Wharton from the Secretary of W and the surgeon general. Last summer, while Dr. Wharton was visiting at Oc2an Grove, N. J., he made seme allusion to his orphanage work, as cenducted at “Whosoever Farm,” and else- where. A few days afterward he received a letter from a lady at Ocean Grove, say- ing she desired to place at his disposal a cottage and grounds for the purpose of opening an orphanage at that place. Dr. Wharton visited Occan Grove again, went through the cottage and outbuildings, acd took the matter under consideration. Tn) lady desires that th> home be for the chil- dren of soldiers and for the children of fathers and mothers who have been ruined by strong drink. It will bear the name of by “ Frances E. Willard, and, like the other orphanages, will b> nonsectarian. If the necessary means come to hand this orphanage will be opened during the tall. Rev. Dr. Wharton is in receipt of letters commending his work from T. De Witt Tal- mage, Dwight L. Moody, Secrotary of War Alger, Senator John W. Daniel, ex-Post- master General William L. Wilson, Miss Annie Wheeler, daughter of Gen. “Joc” Wheeler, the governor of Maryland, and Mrs, J. Ellen Foster, president of tne Wo- an's Republican Association. ASS DIPHTHERIA INCREASES. Report of Health Department for the ast Week. There were 111 deaths in the District during the past week, as compared with 106 in the week before. Of those who died were white and 48 colored. The annual death rate for the whole population was 20.59 per thousand inhabitants, as against 19.67 by the last report. The rate for the whites was 17.11 and for the colercd 2s. ‘There was an increase of 5 deaths from dise of the heart and 1 from those of the kidneys, and a decrease of 5 in the mor- tality from diarrhoeal compla‘ and 2 in those of the nervous system. Of i zymotic class there were 6 fatal cases of typhoid fever, 11 of diphtheria, 1 cf scarlet fever and 1 of whooping cough. At the close of last report there were 104 cases of diphtheria in quarantine. During the week 42 new cases were reported and 31 cascs were discharged, leaving 115 cas’s in isolation in 87 premises. Of scarlet fever there were 68 cases vn- der treatment at the close of last report. During the week 2 new cases developed and 9 were discharged, leaving 7 cases under treatment in 61 premises. —__— Enters Suit for Divorce. Eva B. McLean has entered suit for di- voree from Phineas G. McLean, charging and naming a co-respondent. to immerality She asks also the right maiden name, Eva B. Russ resume her Good cake can be made in half a dozen ways; the best cake only by using Cleveland's baking powder. If you can make good cake, you are the one to appreciate Cleveland’s baking powder. Opal Ring, $10 One-day bargain! Beautiful Diamond and Opal Cluster Ring—8 pretty diamonds surrounding a large opal—handsomely mounted. Geo. W. Spier, 310" 9th St. Just a few doors above Pa. ave. se24-3m,10 CITY ITEMS. Most Toothsome Ham Sandwiches Are made of “Dove Brand” Hams. G>t one to have handy for your husband's luncheon. Miller & Krogmann, Center & K st. mkts. It We're Talking to You, Remember, When we say we paper rooms for only $2 up. Finest work. Nolte, 810 9th it AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA — S0c.—Popular Matinee Thureday—S0c. Regular Matinee Saturday. A WAR CORMESPORDENT. AND BOXES NOW ON SALE Fo: the Engagement Next Weck of STUART ROBSON, IN HIS GREAT COMEDY HIT, uT AT ———_ I he | By Augustus Thomas. | See MEDDLER. ORIGINAL N. Y. CAST AND PRODUCTION. ocl2-21d Revival of Foot Ball. Georgetown University Vs. Swarthmore College, SATURDAY, OCT. 15, 1898, AT GEORGETOWN Game called at 3:30. ecl2-2t VeRDIC NoT GUILT Sameecl Batt of Mansiaughte: Jury Exonerates Charge of After ary ees. Floral D ations dings. Gude’s work is peer Advt > = Rawlings Post versary, John A. Rawlins Post, No. 1, G. A r stag party at ry this eve Eat in Haste: AMU BASE BALL Ve GAME GAME OF s AFAYETTE Matinees Wednesday The Cuckoo. Extral INTERNATIONAL GRAND OPERA CO., BEGINNING MONDAY, OCT. Monday, Oct. 17, and W day Mactines ARMEN, in “English, ‘Tueeday, Oct. 18, and Saturday Marine “2 A BOHEM. in Italian, . 18, FAI iT, in Italian, in Italian, Friday, Oct. 21, ROMEO AND JULIET, in ping, Oct english, Saturday E In which the e mpany wilh = wan NATIONAL. TONGS, MATINEE SATURDAY AT 2. De Wolf Hopper in # NEW SOUSA OPERA, The Charlatan. Music by JOHN PHILIP SOUSA. Kook by CHAR est of all Hopper Su “The Gre CHARLES FI EMPIRE PANY IN ‘*The Conquerors.” ACADEMY ox HIT OF THEATER AR PRICES. GREAT WILLIAMS WALKER’S 3AMBIAN CARNIVAL. 60--PERSONS--60 October WHEN LONDON SLEDPS. G orl Des r we Grand¢rrt: Prices15,25&50c ALL RESERVED—-NO HIGHER. ONE WEEK, © MENCING MONDAY, € 1%. Matinees Mond Wed, Thurs. and Sar DAVIS & KEVGH'S Superb, Sensational, Spee tacular Drama, Lost in Siberia. A Revelation of Russian Life. le of seats opens Thursday 11-1104 WARS rH NEXT ENTRANCE COLUM. “\ BIA THE. a Spanish A Wer, as it was magtet ividly reproduc moving pictures, tal at seat of children, 15¢. Extra Matineo Sata Kernan’s ii! Rvening, 6.78. Afternoon, 2:15 Abe Leavitt's Pawous RENTZ SANTL NOVELTY AND BULL vk The New Patriotic Bui ANKEE DEWEY DANDY.” JASS VAUDEVILLE ACTS. ext M kKERMON'S “BLACK ChOOK"™ LESQU Loar BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NOW OPEN. XCURSIONS, ETC. For Mount Verno Alexandria and Arlington, RIC TRAINS ATION, 1815 & VA. AVE, | EY Hi Je25 tt ‘or Alexandria und Arlington, see sebedu For Mt.Vernon, every hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, ROUND TRIP’ to Mt. Vernon, including Alexun= @ria_and Arlington, G0c. Alexandria only, 25. Arlington only. 2 x WASH, ALUXANDRIA & MT. VERNON RY. | ocl0-12d P. E. C. of A. Mount Vernon. HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. TWO TRIPS DAILY (Sundays excepted). STEAMER CHARLES MACALESTER (Capt. L. L. Blake) Leaves Sev nth st. wharf 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m, Fare, round trip, 50 cents. Admission to Grounds and Mansion, 25 cents. CAFE ON STEAMER. STOPPING AT MARSHALL HALL — FARE, 250, oct-21tt 4 Arlington, Fort Myer, | Falls Church. Electric Cars From Aqueduct Bridge. | W2shington Steamboat Co océ-Im¢+ by fasiacend & ee. in the year for Fortress Monroe, — Norfolk, Newport News and all poluts south = by the super powerful steel palace steamers Ne News,” “Norfolk” and “Wasling- —— ton” on the following schedul on..6:30 pm Ly. Portsmouth. Ke. Portsmout Tickets on sale at 513, 619, SI — ave, B. and O. ticket office, ‘cor. 15th st. und — N.Y. ave., and on board steamers. FIELD. — > For further informrtion a at general Adwission, 25c. |] —— offices, Tth st. wharf, Wasb., D.C. “Phone 750, 01-284 ‘JNO. CALLAHAN. General Manager,