The Sunday herald., 1886-11-07
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK.

TOWN TALK.
Many here who have visited Crans,on's Hotel, at
West Point, express sincere regret ai the sudden
death Of the venerable Mir. Cranston, who made it so
popular o resort Ills son, who makes The New
York Hotel, In New York, retain the place II has so
long held among the.favorite hosterics In that city
Will In summer AMI autumn keep the hotel nj West
Point, In whose management he assisted his father
Vice rrcsdcn, Hudckoper, Of the Richmond
and nanville Railroad Company, has gone to New
York for q week.
Tho employees ot the Warrant Division Will send
10 Mai j. Il. Powers funeral, which takes place at
5 40 O'Clock Tomorrow most beautiful loral offer
chief of the Warrant Division he was held In great
esteem by his suhordlnaics.
The Baltimore Presbyterlans speak In very COM
pmentary terms OF the historical paper read before
the Synod OF Baltimore by Rev. Dr. Sunderland
pastor OF the First Presbyterian Church of this city
Manager strasburger, OF the Nln,h-s,r Opera
House, intends in q few days to commence extensive
and important improvements at Herzog's, most
prominent of which Ia the erection OF corrugated
awning the Dsireet entrance oprotect the patrons
from the elements, TO prepare reception waiting
room for ladies and children, the enlargement OF his
business department. that greater facilities may he
Afforded those having business with the manage
ment and piany others tnat we feel sure viii be
house. Several other theatres will soon he added TO
Manager Strasburgers circuit, and In short time
1t will be the largest circuit OF theatres In this country
-''Jusih's old stand" 6ie s,reetnorthwest, buys
gents secondhand clothing. Note by mail promptly
attended TO.
The ladies OF the "IIomGophathlc Dlspensaryr
will give a lunch at WIZARDS Hall on Wednesday
AMI Thurday, November 10 ana II, from 2 TO . p.
NJ, for the benefit OF that institution. The physi-
clans are ellclen the managers indeiatlgable, the
patients numerous, but the funds depicted. All
charitable persons are invited TO patronize this
lunch, thereby aiding the suffering poor.
The young men OF st. Matthew'S parish have
| formed literary and social organization, to be
known as "st. Matthew'S lnstitute'-Rev. T. j.
Kervick, Spiritual Director; j. d. Leonard. Presi-
dent; NJ. I. Byrne and w. A. o'Br!en, Vice Presi-
| dents: Charles A. Dunn, Recording Secretary; j.
treasurer, e. + Ep~e sreran pias ssea sea.
| geant-at- Arms, and X. II. Donovan, Secretary OF
| Board OF Directors.
DIR. William F. Wallace, a lifelong resident OF
this city, died last night after short illness. lie
was prominent In all local affairs and for many
| years represented his ward In the old Common
Council of the late Corporation and after the local
| form OF government was changed he occupied a
position OF trust and responsibility until Ill health
and sterling integrity, always foremost to advance
the interest OF the city, the community mourns the
loss OF one of her bes, and most enerprisng citizens.
| He leaves a widow and two nieces TO mourn his
| loss, and In their sad bereavement they have the
sympathy OF all.
The National Mutual Life Association Is grad
ually taking the front rank in assessment insurance.
The business, though not large, is increasing In a
healthy manner. During the past six months the
Insurance written has amounted to nearly half a
million dollars, most Of which has been among the
| leading business people OF Washington. A list of
this has been printed and will he mailed upon appli-
cation The condition OF Its affairs has been exam
dby Commissioner Hines, of Maryland: Commits
sioner Dufy, OF West Virginia, and Commissioner
Saunders, Of North Carolina. and found highly sat
sfactory. The association has been admitted to do
business In these States. II Is to he congratulated
upon having DR.. Ralph Walsh as medical director,
hos
death rate experienced from the start. The treas
urer Is Mr. George II. b. White, cashier OF the Ma.
| tional Metropolitan Bank This officer always has
sufficient money on hand to pay the largest loses in
cash. The business management is in the care OF
Mr.. Frank j.. Tibbets; MIR. John W. Drew, well
known In washington business circles, looks after
Its interests in Washington and the District of CO.
umbia The oce In this city Is at li20 street nort-
west.
| The requlsltion made by the Corcoran Cadet
Corps, OF this city, for fifty stands OF arms has been
approved by the Commissioners and forwarded to
| the War Department. 1t is their wish to begin
course OF preparatory instruction prior to entering
the national drill to he held in this city next May.
The falr also promises TO be success in every re-
spect. The fair-rOom will present novel appear
ance. 1t is to be festooned with evergreens, and
tents are TO he arranged around the room, to be
used as booths, the whole presenting the appearance
| OF military camp.
Madame Emma Soue Will open permanent
| branch OF her New York establishment at 1899 +
| street on the 10th of November.
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are pleased TO announce that their popular billiard
room has undergone extensive improvements, and
ls In every respect new, bright, and clean Patron
lZea Dy tue ellte, ana pronounced the best place
OF the Kind known. Orders will he received at this
establishment for all kinds OF billiard work, and
promptly executed Billiard material for sale af
New York prices.
The Corcoran Gallery has bought Knaus
showing a forester seated In his cabin smoking
with dogs and guns about.
The funeral of Mr.. George L. Hale, second SER
geant OF Company A, Washington Light Infantry,
took place on Friday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, sos street northwest The full battalion Of
the Infantry headed by the Artillery Band formed
| the funeral escort TO Rock Greek Cemetery, Com
| pany doing the funeral firing. Mr.. Hale was for
| fourteen years an active member OF the Infantry
during the most of the time nling the position Of
recording secretary. He was also prominent
clerk in the Post once Department being the arst
TO receive appointment under the civil service act
The services ut the house were very Impressive
being conducted by the Rev. Father Whe!an, OF st
PatrcEs Church, who In feeling terms spoke OF the
deceaseds many excellent traits. The clerks of the
post ONCE Department sent large broken circle.
in immortelles. Besides these there were many
other nora! tributes. the casket being hidden be-
meath them There was an immense throng at the
house, the greater portion following the sad cortege
to the last resting place.
Mrs. Cornella E. Fay, wife OF Mr.. j. NJ. Fay,
died last Friday morning The funeral will take
place at O'Clock this afternoon from the residence
southwest. Mira. Fay was a lady of exemplary
character, unselhshly devoted as wife, and valued
as friend by all who had the privilege OF knowing
her and experienced her unvarying sympathy and
Kindness. Her loss will be long and sincerely
mOurned.
-Messrs. Frank j. Tibbets andJ. w. Drew left
yesterday for Raleigh, N. g., where they go on
business. They Will be absent uut December.
Mr.. Pierre Lonis Jony, OF the Smithsonian Insti.
fui0n, arrived In the city last evening from a live
years resldencein CHINA, Japan, and Corea, making
collections IN natural history for the institution.
The reconstruction of st. Johns Episcopal
Church OF West Washington Is finished and 1t will
be used to-day for the first time in several months
Rev. DR.. Lindsay Will preach and trained choir of
hfty voices under Professor Parker Will render the
music.
DIR James Fraser, of New York, Is the guest of
his uncle, Col. Main.
A fight occurred last night on II street, near
Ninth, between Thomas X. Smith (colored) and
William McKenna, a white man. During the s,rug-
gle Mckenna pulled pistol and shot Smith In the
right cheek, innicting dangerous and ugly wound
smith was carried into neighboring drugstore,
where his wound was dressed. McKenna made his
| escape and had not been arrested up TO 9 A. NJ.
-SchlitZ's Milwaukee lager beer Ia well known
throughout this District O pure, healthy beyer-
age, and Is sold by dealers generally. Ask for IT,
anu take no other II you want the best.
BRoWNsToNE FOR BUILDING.