Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-19

Sontinentals, applied yesterday afternoon to the
The Commissioners stated that, not being able to
ma any law giving them the least control OF the
Dstnct militia or imposing any duties on them con-
nected herewith, they could do nothing in the
matter.
THE sIIkNcED HAcKMKN AT THE pEPoTs.
MT Allison Nailor, the livery man. was before
District Commissioner Edmonds to-day to obtain a
MODIFICATION OF an order made by the Commissioners
Tor the guidance OF Policeman kearney, stationed
In and about the Baltimore and Potomac depot.
Which prevents the omnibus drivers and hanson
caomen from calling out to strangers the hotels
they represent AS the matter stands at present, 1t
Is Claimed no hackman, omnibus man or hanson
cabman can open his mouth to tell strangers what
notes he serves. The drivers stand like rows OF
DUMMIES waiting to be approached by travellers
ne result Is the parties interested claim that per-
sons are often mSled fall into the hands of those
who cheat them and leave them where they do not
wish to go, &c. Mr.. Edmonds did not offer TO mod
tfy the order to the policeman, but suggested the
Ieasl9lllty OF putting up signs inside the depot, If
permission of the road officers can be obtained,
directing passengers ito the omnbuSSeS,' "to the
hans0m cabs or ito the hacks" as the case may
be II this was favored by the stable men and the
motel men he would try and see what could be done
MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS.
The Commissioner have given instructions to
the auditor to pay OF all the District employees on
Monday next for salaries or wages Auditor Itch
enor states that it his purpose to pay every one
connected with the District government
Will give grand concert at Lincoln Hall on Christ
mas night, assisted by Nine. Gabrielle Boema, so
prano As may be seen by the advertisements a
most attractive program will be given. The sale
OF seats begins at Metzerott's on Friday morning.
THE DELTA KAPPA EPSILON FRATERN1TY-Thirty
or forty gentlemen, representing fourteen chapters
OF the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, met at the
Arlington last night and took steps towards form
Ing permanent alumni association. A Temporary
organization was effected by the election of Hon.
b. A. Herbert, OF Alabama, as chairman, and E. F.
appointed: On reunion and banquet-Hon. Randall
Gibson, Hon. Frank H. Hurd, Hon. John D. Long,
Hon. Perry Belmont DR.. Charles Warren. Edward
A. Paul, Frank j. Woodman, Edward F. Waite and
William g. Webster. On permanent Organization
Hon. D. A. Alexander, Francis Miller, +. W. Lantz,
E. +. Waite and ". G. Webster
THEATER CoM1oUE. - Bayleys and Kennedy's
"Brlght Lights" at the cosy Comique this week,
attfact large audiences. The troup includes many
versatile artists, who appear to great advantage in
their respective spectalttes Professors T. A. & J.
mesineric power at every performance.
THE GRIEVANCE OF THE REAL ESTATE Agents.
At meeting of real estate agents at the Office of
Mr.. Thos E. Waggaman, last evening, Mr.. Wag-
gamah was authorized to appoint committee
to lay the subject OF the license tax imposed on real
gress 1t is claimed by the projectors of the
movement that Congress intended to repeal the
clause taxing them one per cent OF their receipts In
addition to license OF s25 per annum, but by a
clerical error the tax on photographers stricken
OUT The commissioners last year finding the law
unrepealed, decided to enforce it.
Mrs. POWELL IN BALTIMoRE.-Mrs. Powell, of
this city who recently Joined the concert company
OF Miss Emma Thursby, made her first appearance
In Baltimore last evening. The sun, to-day, in
notice of the concert, says: 'Mrs. POWELL who made
more, and made a favorable impression. She has
cOntraltO voice, which gives evidences of careful
cultivation as well as natural power and will doubt
less prove valuable acquisition to the concert
stage"
FoRDs OPERA HousE.-The National rifles will
have benefit at the Opera house tomorrow even
Ing. and the two evenings following, with mat
inee The Emerson Grand Concert troup, aided by
tne 1nlmltabe Walter Pelham, will give very in
Hltlng program, which Will conclude with "a Day
In Camp In 62," introducing popular war songs,
Dugle calls, and exhibition drills by the rifles a
very entertaining performance is expected.
mond, will lecture on "Martin Luther tomorrow
evening, for the benefit OF the new St. Patrick's
church.
NATIONAL THEATER. - Dumas great play of
Monte Cristo" Is meeting with deserved success
at the National theater this week. The company,
under the management Of Mr. Jno B. Stetson, is an
exceptionally strong one. Mr. Jas. O:Neill, In the
role OF Edmund DdnteS is very satisfactory His
i acting Is vigorous and intelligent. The othermem-
Ders OF the company sustain their characters ac-
ceptably The stage settings are very realistic and
effective. "Monte Cristo" will be Continued dur
Ing the week. christmas week, SIN the Ranks"
CHR1sTMAs FOR THE Poor CoLoRED CHILDREN
boys club has been organized in this city, to pro-
vide Christmas entertainment for poor colored
children on Holy Innocents day, the 2Sth inst, at
1Ge sumner school bgilding 18th and streets
sent on the morning OF that day. to the above
named building, will be very acceptable.
A RECEPTION TO TEMPERANCE LEADER-Mrs.
La Fetra gave reception to Mrs. j. Ellen Foster
Cafe last night. The guests began to arrive
shortly before nine o'clock, and a large assembly
OF ladies and gentlemen interested In Temperance
work were present. Refreshments were served
and baskets OF flowers We're presented to Mrs Eos
ter and Miss Willard. The room was handsomely
decorated the walls being hung with fiags and
portraits OF distinguished temperance advocates.
LINCOLN HALL.-The well-known West End min
strel troupe Will give performance at Lincoln
hall this evening for the benefit Of Central Dispen-
sary and Emergency hospital
The METEOROLOGICAL SoC1ETY.-At the meeting
OF the ,Anthropoog1cal society last evening Prof
cyrus Thomas, OF the bureau OF ethnOlogy read a
paper On the Houses of the Mound Builders be-
Ing based on his recent explorations. Prof. Thomas
maintains that the mounds are not the relies of a
lost race but that they are the works of the ances
tors or the modern Indians. The paper was dis
en5 d ld by Nd} Powell Mt Blodget Prof Mason
Perry B. Pierce of the United States Patent Office
was elected to membership.
DINE MUsECM.-The novelties and improvements
presented by the Dime Museum, PENNSYLVANIA ave.
nue.; near 18th street, for this and the holiday
weeks SurpaSS anything yet given at this estab-
lShed resort. The collection OF rare wild animals
are well worth a visit and calculated to delight the
i1ulOo anu JONSiiiita.
WRIGHTs DINE MUSEUM.-Messrs Wright opened
thelr new Dime Museum corner 9th and d streets
on Monday evening. The weeks program is a yery
attractive one 1t includes Lynch and Mcmahon
irish comedians; the fascinating Howard Sisters
hatle ana Nellie; the WOrld-renowned Bachelor
and Gallagher combination; Miss Nellie Roberts In
her boquet OF songs; Harry La Rose In his great
club1uggl1ng act; Little Libbe Lyle the wonderful
chlld nightingale exhibition Of scientific and bur-
lesque boxing; Miss Ada Briggs, the champion fat
woman; Mr.. Crist Hansen, the wonderful tattoopd
man; Miss Casa CaSsandIa, the beautiful bush
haired lady.
THE GHosTLY BELI--Quite a little romance is
ii, between 10Th and Goth streets Several wears AGO
lt VIII be remembered that the pastor, MI Coombs
committed suicide one Sunday morning lust before
the hour for service. The sexton, not having heen
Informed OF this sad circumstance proceeded as
USUAL TO ring the bell. Whether or not the clapnar
swung too heavily one can say but certain If ts
that during the ringing the great bell cracked
or the ordinary tone calling the congregation to
worship, the iron tongue sounds out In mournful
cadence the one reverberating word "COombs!'
"C00mbS!"
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-A grand concert will
De given here this evening, In which Miss Eva Mills
MIS- Nellie McCartee, and DR.. Caulfeld VIII take
part assisted by selected chorus
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for The EVENING STAR
THE NEW ENGINE HOUsE.-The new Columbia en-
CINE house, now finished and In the occupancy OF
the company, is the most complete engine hOuse
sOuth or washington. and Is credit to the fire de-
parment 1t has all the facilities OF the Franklin