The Sunday herald., 1886-11-14

Scott and Domer; solo, Aria from "The Messiah
MIR. w. u. Mcfarland; "Good-nlght, Reloved,n. q
farand and Young Notwithstanding the inclem.
ency of the weather the church was crowded.
--redcsrlanism Ia much in fashion. The favore
wax Is to Brightwood and back, or ride to Alexan-
dra with a walk home Last week match was
made between Mcssrs. Flaherty, Shreevcs, wall,
Joy. and Ginnity for a walk to Briehtwood Tor an
oyster supper II will uccur on Thursday morning
next at 10 O'Clock, starting from Ninth and streets
Hon. Thomas NJ. Bsyne, OF PENNSYLVANIA, Is
erecting two handsome stonc-front houses on Mas
sachusetts avenue near Eighteenth street. in one Of
which he will reside. These structures MI up MI
the vacant land on the north side OF that avenue
between seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.
1T was quite surprise last week to the patrons
ofthe popular book house OF Wilmington, 1921 Penn
syvania avenue, 10 learn that the proprietor had
concluded to close out his business, and that here
after every article would he sold at cost Mir. Whit
tngton hopes to have his entire stock sold by Janu
AIRY. as he is desirous OF entering new ed OF bus
ness, and for that reason announces his drive In
bargains OF the ne array OF goods he always carries
on his counters and shelves. The best stock OF
writing paper the finest OF seals fancy articles
diaries, pocketbooks, ETC. The array OF portfolios is
equal to the best; In fact, my remaining stock cannot
be surpassed by any dealer In the city, and II would
be well for ali TO look upon my counters II they de-
sire bargains. For instance, only mention, as one
Item, my array OF writing tablets.
A great show Is lsannounced for Barton \ Logans
company OF allied attractions, composed OF some
Of the most celebrated artists In the vaudeville
and speciality line. Among them are the famous
French Devenes in their .wondrous acrobasc feat.;
THIS famous London Marionettes, Miss Capitoa
Forrest, the queen OF the flaming zones the pretty
songsress, Miss Maud Chatwood; Lo,ta and Lynch,
Claremont, Jules Tournare, Bili Lyons, and many
others. concluding with a musical comedy called
"The Black Statue"
On account Of the similarity OF names, many
| OF the acquaintances OF MIR. Edward A. Newman
the well known lawyer of 1921 Four-anda.half street
persist In thinking that 1t was he dnstead of Mr.
| Ff,cfn A. Newman) who was married last Thurs
| day afternoon. The mistake has been genera
acSsn sSSn 70 pe hs ans $ kePs ", n
is not In New York, where his bride Is, why he dit
not invite his friends. and so on.
The Hdtchet says of the police scandal: "what
ever may be the outcome OF the matter, 1t Is at leas
unfortunate for Major Walker, and is unfortunate
for the morale and discipline OF the force II Majo
| Walker, In his cabinet council which he holds q
ileutenanls as Is alleged by his friends that the
| should bring their influence to bear on Congress
men with whom they are acquainted to infuenc
legislation for the District, even though he told then
TO do go lin an honorable manner, he was guilty Q
| a reprehenspe act Policemen have certain pre-
scribed duties TO perform, and lobbying 10 not men
toned among them, even though it should be don
'houorably.'"
An explosion occurred last night in one of tn
Pullman palace cars at the Baltimore and Potoma
depot that for time caused great CONSERVATION an
alarm. Upon Investigation 1t was found that tn
drum In one Of the Reed patented heaters had blow
| on, tearing away portion OF the framework an,
smashing all the glass In the coach. The damag
was not ascertained.
The firm alarm from box 12s last night at 10 70
O'Clock was caused by nre being discovered In tn
pawnbroker's shop of Selinger Co., on Seventh
Just above q street. The origin OF the fire is
mystery, the front Of the establishment bein
crowded at the time, an auction being In progress
and where the fire started none were allowed I
be- The damage will be about 5000, which Is full
| covered by insurance.
MIR. Francis f. Leupp, OF the star, has rente
the former home Of Francis Scott Key, on o stree
West Washington, where he will remain for III
| winter,