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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Funeral of Mrs. Pitcher.

The funeral Of Mrs. T. l.. Pitcher wife of
Gen. Pitcher, u S. A. took place from the
family residence. 2124 Wyoming avenue,
yesterday afternoon at O'clock and was
largely attended by the friends Of the
family. The floral offerings were many and
extremely beautiful, and were but a slight
testimonial of the esteem and love In which
Mrs. Pitcher was held by all who knew
her. The impressive burial service of the
Episcopal Church was read by Rev. James
Buck of Rock Creek Church, after which
the remains were taken to Rock Creek
cemetery and placed In the vault, where
they will remain until reinterred in the
family burial lot, the removal to be made
shortly after the arrival here of the young
er son, Capt. John Pitcher. The pallbearers
were: Gen. David s. Stanley. Gen. John S.
Mason, Gen. Thomas l. Casey, Gen. David
J. Gibbon, Gen. Daniel w. F'lagler and Gen.
Thomas NJ. Vincent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

Metzerott Hall-The Cornell Glee, Banjo
and Mandolin Clubs were heartily received
at Metzerott Music Hall last evening. The
audience was a large and enthusiastic one.
including the majority of the Cornell
alumni In this city, large representations
from the Greek letter societies now meet
ing here. and a splendid showing from off1-
cial and social circles. The young gentle
men fully deserved all the applause they
received, for all the organizations were
we'll balanced and did excellent work. The
banjo and mandolin clubs played in good
time and tune. and showed the result OF
careful and intelligent practice, while the
efforts of the glee club were such as to
command the warmest commentator.
There was some enjoyable solo NUMBERS,
and altogether the concert was one OF me
best that has ever been given here by col
lege organizations. The handsome decora-
tions of the stage were the work or the
local alumni who took the greatest inter-
est in the concert, and by their energy con-
tributed in no small degree to its success.
THE Messiah" tonight.-The artists who
appear in the solo roles in 1.-The Messiah"
this evening, at Convention Music Hall.
are so well and so favorably known to the
Washington musical public that 1t Is need
less to recount their achievements and the
high places which they occupy in the mu-
steal world. Nine. Emma Juch, though
she has been heard here many times, has
not yet appeared in oratorio at the capital.
UnQuestionably she will give the best rem
dition of the soulful soprano arias of THE
Messiah" that the Washington public has
ever had the opportunity of listening to.
Miss Fleming sang with the society with
great success in Elijah two years ago,
and has since become better, and II pos
sible, more favorably known through her
appearance with the Hinrichs Opera Com
pany the past year. Mr.. Rieger is the ac-
knowledged leader of American concert
tenors. His voice has a delightfully."- SYM
pathetic quality and will be heard to
pecial advantage in Handeps great work.
Mr.. Bushnell has no superior as an ora
torio basso, and probably no singer Is
greater favorite with our concert-goers.
He has appeared regularly with the So
ciety for the past three seasons. OF his
rendition Of the bass role Of The Messiah
on the evening of the 22d, with the Brook
lyn Choral Society, the press say: Mr..
Bushnell sang Why Do the Heather Rage
with splendid swing, and the Handellian
roulades were not allowed to interfere with
the spirit of wrath which the music cen
be made to express If the singer has breath
enough after the raging. Mr.. Bushnell had,
and the beautiful quality Of his voice is an
old story"
The very large advance sale of seats in
dicateS full house this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
In Memory of Mr.. Bartlett.

A meeting of officials and employees Of
the pension bureau was held yesterday to
take suitable action concerning the death
of their late associate. Mr.. Phoenix Bart
lett. who, for nearly thirty years, was
an employee of the bureau. Deputy Com
missioner Murphy and Messrs. F. w.
Vaughn and F. II. Allen made appro-
pirate remarks, testifying TO the esteem
In which Mr.. Bartlett was held by his
associates, and a resolution was adopted
bearing witness ito the patience, fortitude
fidelity. integrity and conscientious deter
mination with which he approached and
performed every duty of life, whether as
q public servant or private citizen; to the
purity of his life, his character and his
motives: to his accomplishing spirit, even
when enduring the physical dscomforts
due to continued III health"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
'OO's Reunion,

The class Of 30. w. H. s.. held an en-
joyatle reunion last night at Wormley's
Hotel A reception took place at o'clock
and continued until 0. when band in the
ball room began the music for the first
dance. The banquet was announced at 10
o'clock, and at that hour President VIM
Nice. Wilson marshaled twenty-three
couples into line in the ball room and the
procession moved to the dining room, where
the banquet was served. Upon the conclu-
sion OF the banquet President Wilson arose
and recalled the memories of the old school
days In an eloquent speech. Miss Wood
then gave the class history of the girls
and Mr.. John c. Black followed with a
witty class history of the boys. The cleo
ton for officers for the ensuing year was
then held and resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, A. I. Ryan; vice presidents Miss
Grace b. Lewis and Miss Bruce Banks;
secretaries Edwin S. La Fetra and Miss
May Shfpman; class historians, Miss Lillian
b. Young and Mr.. j. NJ. Chamberlain; treas
urer, Mr. Teney Ross; class poet, Miss
Clara i. Wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Golden Cross Election.

National Comnandery. United Order of
the Golden Cross, has elected the following
officers: Noble commander. Clarence 1. Cess
ford; vice noble commander, Mrs. Annie Il.
Allen: worthy prelate. Miss Lulu Weaver:
keeper of records, Leslie X. Trembly; finan-
cial keeper of records, Jos. B. Bailey; treas
urer, Richard II. Yates; worthy herald, J.
Bright Handy; warder inner gate, John j.
Murphy; warder outer gate, VIM. II. Byers;
past noble commander, Mrs. Belle NJ. Car
ter; trustees, Jos. ]. Darlington, Sami.
Howison, w. T. Carter, r. II. Yates, JOS
Il. Bailey; grand representatives, Mrs. Belle
NJ. Carter and Saml. Howison; alternates,
Jos. b. Bailey and Miss Annie M. Beach
The ladies' of National, assisted by ladies
OF sister Communicates, will receive on New
Year day, at their hall. No. 631 louisiana
avenue, from to y. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
THE SHORT STORY CLUB.
Bill Nye COntribated to the Enjoy.
ment of It's nesting This Week.

ment or Its Meettng THIS week.
The Short Story Club enjoyed the
hospitality of Mrs. NJ. s. Lockwood
in the parlors Of the Strathmore
Arms, Wednesday night. Maj F. 1.
Willis presided, and7introduced Miss Clara
Bell Goodwin. whoe recited "Just Before
Christmas" Mr.. s. M. Wright sang Break
Break, o Sea!' SO finely that he was forced
to respond to an encore The story of the
evening. "A Tale Of the Renaissance"
read by Miss Gertrude Wilmington, was
historical romaIsoe. Miss JEANNE Hey
wood delighted theSaudience with two ex-
quisite ballads, Thine, My Thoughts Are
Marguerite" and THE Sweetest Story
Ever Told" A poetical Arrangement"
by the president F. /. Willis, was the
means Of bringing Mr.. w. E. Nye. the
well-known humorist, from his position as
guest to that of a raconteur for the club
He related several stories of Mr.. Conan
Doyle. His reception was a very enthusi-
astic one. Mrs. Mary Lockwood gave
"Reminiscences Of the Geysers in Califor-
nia." Mrs. Anna Craig Hills sang Star
Of My Soul and Neidlinger's Robin. :"
Both selections were well calculated TO
display the scope and training Of her voice
Miss Marguerite Spalding's monologue.
when Jack Comes Late" was also one
OF the special features of the evening. AS
al SHo TeClleU Love hHO"S ANo
Creed" Miss Goodwin gave two dainty
selections, Didn't He Charlie?" and Mice
at Play" closing the evenings entertain
ment. OF the many guests noticeable were
Mrs. and Miss Nye. wife and daughter Of
the humorist; Mr.. Burton Doyle, Miss Fox.
Mrs. George Daggett, Miss Charlotte An
drews, Mr.. F. d. Hyde, Mrs. Dent. DR.. L.
r. Klemm Miss Facius. Mr.. and Mrs. s. II.
Agnew, Mrs. Marcus Hopkins, Mrs. and
Miss Taylor, Mr.. Geo. c. Gwynn. Mrs.
Withingon, DR.. D. H. Riggs, Mr.. Jno. Hey
wood, Mr. Barnes Hore, Mrs. Miller. Mrs.
F. E. Clark, Miss Martins, Mrs. c. b.
Case Mrs. and Miss Wickware, Mrs. F.
A. Wright Mrs. Fred bennett, Mr.. Harvey
Spalding Miss Ingersol, Mrs. NJ. B. Hay,
Miss Cushing. Mrs. E. II. Davidson, Mrs.
F. f. Day. Mrs. Childs. Misses Holloway,
Miss Annie Hester, Mr.. Louis Hills Cpresi-
dent of Unity Club, Mr.. w. c. Stierlin Mr..
d. c. Haywood, Mrs NJ. H. Tousey, Mrs.
Kate Morris ard a full attendance Of club
members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
TO MEET IN LONDON.
The American Association of Edaca-
tors of COlOrcd Youth.

The members of the commission ap-
pointed at the annual meeting of the Amer
lean Association of Educators of Colored
Youth, held in Baltimore in July last. will
hold special session in the law hall of
Howard University, 400 9Th street tomor-
row morning at 10 o'clock. to complete ar
rangements for holding the next annual
meeting, in London, England. The general
officers of the association are Prof James
NJ. Gregory of Howard University, presi-
dent; Prof r. A. Johnson of the law de-
partment of Shaw University, Raleigh, N
c., secretary, and d. J. Sanders, president
of Biddle University, treasurer
The Association of Educators was organ
lied in this city in 1880. Successful meet
ings have since been held IN the two great
centers of education for colored youth in
the south-namely, Atlanta. Ga, and Nash
Vile, Tenn; also in Wilmington, N. c., in
Chicago, at the time of the worlds fair,
under the auspices of the worlds congress
auxiliary of the worlds Columbian eXposi-
ton, and last year in Baltimore, Md.
The meeting which will be held next
July in London marks a new departure for
the association, as it will be the first meet
ing of the kind held abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Ball for Charity.

A large number of prominent colored
citizens are making preparations to give e
big charity ball next Wednesday evening
at Convention Hall, the proceeds to be used
in alleviating the distress among the col
ored people who are in destitute circum-
stances. The ball will be opened with
music and speeches, after which the floor
will be cleared for dancing. Mr.. Frederick
Douglass will preside. The ball will be
given under the auspices of the Golden
Circle. a charitable organization, of which
the officers are as follows: w. c. Martin,
president; j. H. Coleman, first vice presi-
dent; James F. Allen, second vice presi-
dent: Hattie F. Bond, secretary; NJ. E.
Griffin, assistant secretary; Rubie H.
Adams, financial secretary, and Ida E.
Duckett, treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

The Grounds on Which MIR. Kent Asks
Divorce.

VIM. H. Linley Kent has filed a petit
ton for divorce from Catherine Kent, to
whom, he states. he was married at Johns
town, Pa, February %, 1893. Immediately
after their marriage, he says, he brought
his wife here. where he has since resided.
He says that he has always been an af-
fectionate, devoted loving husband, and
has done all he could to make his wife
happy and comfortable. Notwithstanding
all that, he charges that Mrs. Kent has
been extremely cruel and inhuman in her
treatment and intercourse with him. fire.
quently cursing him and using profane and
vulgar language when her temper was up.
She has, he alleges, seemed to delight in
annoying him and in making him uncom-
Portable and miserable, sleeping with a
knife under her pillow, and on more than
one occasion driving him from home.
Twice, he says, she assaulted him simply
because he was late at meals. Last June,
Mr.. Kent says, his wife filed a suit here
for divorce, which was subsequently, dis
missed by the court. Mrs. Kent the petit
toner recites, returned to her parents
since then, where she has since remained.
He charges that his wife was at the time
of their marriage and is now of unsound
mind. He therefore prays for decree of
absolute divorce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Death of Mrs. Burger.

Mrs. Clara Louise Burger, the wife of
Mr.. VIM. II. Burger, died last evening at
the residence Of her mother, Mrs. G. w.
Orme. LOOT Goth street. under circumstances
of unusual sadness. She was sitting in a
chair at the time nursing her three-weeks-
old child. when suddenly she complained of
dizziness. and almost instantly fell forward
dead. Those who were in the room with
her at the time rushed to her, and also
picked up the infant, which was not in the
least injured by the fall. Physicians were
summoned at once to the house, and every
possible means used to revive the stricken
mother. but II was all without avail, and
the superstition is that the cause of death
was the formation of a clot Of blood. The
arrangements Tor the funeral will be made
later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-James A.
Herne in Shore Acres"
New National Theater.-Rice's "1492."
Academy of Music.-"The Two Colonies"
Buffers Bijou Theater.-'The Stowaway."
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Weber and
Fields Own Company.
Columbia Monograph Company, 9 %
Pennsylvania avenue NOTWITHSTANDING
ton OF Edison's kaleidoscope.
Washington kaleidoscope Parlor, 527 18th
street NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Edison's
kaleidoscope.
Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north
west.-The Choral Society in THE Mes
siah."
Young Mems Christian Association.-Free
lecture, "Blockheads," by Rev +. d.
Power, 8 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Mount Vernon. - Steamer Manchester
leaves at 10 am.
Mount Vernon-By Pennsylvania railroad
every other hour, daily.
Steamer Manchester for Glymont and in
termediate landings at 10 am.
Steamer T. v. Arrowsmith for lower Po-
tcmac river landings at $50 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Nomini creek,
Leonardtown and st. Clements bay and in
termediate landings at am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Officers Elected.

At the stated conclave of De Molay
Mounted Commandery4 No. 4, Knights
Templar, held in the asylum, Masonic Tenn
pie, last evening, the following officers for
the ensuing year were elected and in
stalled: VIM. T. Galiher, eminent COM
mander; James NJ. Ford, generalissimo; II.
b. Otterback, captain general: Rev. Chas.
L. Pate. prelate; Thos. c. Henderson.
senior warden; VIM. ID. Campbell Junior
warden; Emil G.. Schafer, treasurer; l.. G..
Stephens, recorder; VIM. S. Roose, trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
INCREASE OF POPULATION.
How the Gains in the District Were
Divided by Precincts.

D1v1ued by precincts.
The report Of the work Of the census
enumerators sent to the Commissioners
yesterday by Chief Clerk Sylvester Of the
police department. as printed In yesterdays
Star, shows a population of $50. 1913. or an
Increase over the census of 1892 Of 10. 727.
The boundaries of the precincts are sub
stantially the same this year as they were
two years ago. with the exception Of the
eighth and ninth precints. Just after the
last census was taken that part of the
county lying between the Brentwood road
and the Eastern branch was taken from
the eighth precinct and made part Of the
ninth. Notwithstanding this change the
eighth precinct shows an increase of about
600. while the ninth precinct shows an in
crease Of about 5000. The result of the
census in the first precinct shows an IN
crease OF nearly 200, while the second and
third precincts each show a gain of about
Loco. There Is decrease Of nearly LOO
In the fourth precinct, while in the fifth
precinct the figures show an increase of
about 1900. The sixth precinct shows an
increase of less than 100, while the seventh
precinct (Georgetown) gained nearly $50.
Large sale of furniture carpets, pictures.
etc., at Sloan's, 14O7 q street, at 10 tomor-
row; also, at same hour, unclaimed goods
II ON the police department,-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Exhibits Filed.

In the divorce suit of Sarah c. Fifeld
against Joseph w. Fifeld. Examiner W.
Herbert Smith, In filing the testimony TAX
en- by him In the case, filed. as exhibits, a
steel cane and also n stout walking stick
The former Mr.. Fifeld alleges to have been
used by his wife on the children and the
latter on himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Holiday Excursion Tickets to the
Snuth Win PcnnnNl.nnin R.R.

For the Christmas holidays the Pennsyl-
vania railroad announces the sale Of ex-
cursion tickets December % to %. and De-
cember 20 to January I, inclusive, good
TO return until January 3, inclusive, at spe-
cial rates to the following points: Freder-
icksburg. Richmond, Petersburg, Weldon
Goldsboro, Selma, Tarboro, Durham, Hen
derson and Raleigh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
The BuiIding Trades Council.

The Building Trades Council met in
typographical Temple last night. Mr..
George Suter, vice president. Hesided. Mr..
John NJ Burger was admitted as a dele
gate from the Electrical Workers. The Gal
vanzed Iron Roofers and Cornice Workers
made application for admission to the coun-
Gil, which application will be acted on at
the next meeting of the council
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

BY order of the Postmaster General the
East Capitol street post office Is being
thoroughly renovated and repaired. The
old iron frame has been torn away and
glass cases are to be put in instead. The
work is at present under good Roadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
SnrlI's New Xearsa EIoxxers

Flowers for New Years shipped to ali
points by either house Finest violets and
American beauty roses. J. II. Small &
Sons, l4th and @ SITS. Washington, d. c.,
and 1853 Broadway. New York.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

Mr.. q. Willis Goddard, director Of
agencies of the Life Insurance Clearing
Company, is at the National.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

Ripans Tabules relieve that full feeling
during holiday times; soc. box, all drug
gists.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
We Take No Dealers Dust!

On the trade track. but lead all. 5-lb. boxes
Creamery Butter. $l.6O James =. Oyster,
pOU Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
LOCAL MENTION.
THE WEATHER.
For ecast TIL 8 pm. Saturday.


Forecast Till pm. Saturday.
For the District Of Columbia and Mary
land, fair; decidedly colder tonight; north
westerly winds.
For Virginia and North Carolina, local
showers today; fair tonight and Saturday;
decidedly colder; northerly winds.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
am: Great Falls. temperature, 81; condi-
ton, IS: receiving reservoir. temperature,
80; condition at north connection; SO; con-
reservoir, temperature, 81; condition at In
fluent gate house. SO; efiluent gate house, SO.
Tide Table.
Today-High tide. 902 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. 3:44 am. and 3:63
Pm; high tide, OBS am. and 9:43 pm.
GET ALL YOUR MEAT HERE.
We handle only home killed and dressed
meat. Always fresh, tender and juicy.
Reg prices. T. T. Keane, IS to 81 Cen. Mkt.
DELICIOUS FLAVOR AND MILD CURE
have made Dove Brand Hams famous. Get
'sm here. ]. b. Schroth. 456 Center mkt.
DORIAN BROS,
722 It'll st. NV.
Great Candy Sale.
BE. per pound for our best 25c. mixture
and 15c. pound for the same candy. mix
cd to your order. This mixture Is made
up of Burnt and Cream Almonds; Cara
mels, Chocolates Cten kinds), and Bon
Bous twenty kinds). These prices for Sat
urday and Monday only.
soAPsroNE Innings
For your stoves.
A. ]. NEFF. ols E. Cap. st.
For New York Roast Beef and Spring
Lamb 60 to John r. Kelly. 9th st. wing,
Center Market. Corned Beef a specially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
CITY ITEMS.

Pure Rye Whisky, g Yrs. Old, zoe. ct.
Golden Catawba, 75c. gal, .,5c. bot.
Holland Gin, med. use, 500. bot.
Port, Sherry and Musoatel, Soc. Qt
Fine Jamaica Rum for punches, Soc. bot.
1t p. r. WILSON, 934 Tth st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

Royal Headache Powders. Drug'ts, 100
se2s-m&ftf
"ROyap Clues Everything! 400.
Druggists. seS-f&s.0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

For New York Roast Beef and Spring
Lamb 60 to John r. Kelly. 9th st. wing,
Center Market. Corned Beef a specially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
DORIAN BROS,
722 7th st. NV.

SOAPSTONE Innings
For your stoves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

GET ALL YOUR MEAT HERE.
We handle only home killed and dressed
meat. Always fresh. tender and Juicy.
Reg prices. T. T. Keane, IS to 81 Cen. Mkt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

DELICIOUS FLAVOR AND MILD CURE
have made Dove Brand Hams famous. Get
'sm here. ]. b. Schroth. 456 Center mkt.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-20
Washington Notes.

In the House Thursday resolution
was introduced and referred to Committee,
providing for fine of $40 for every mem
ber present who refused to vote on the
pending measure.
In the Senate, Friday, Mr.. Mitchell oil
Oregon denounced the Wilson bill as VI
cious in almost every schedule. That al
ternoon the Republicans and Democrats
agreed that debate on the bill should end
on the 23d.
That afternoon the Democratic caucus
by the emphatic vote of 80 yeas to A nays,
nearly two-thirds, swallowed huge dish
Of crow meat, and decided in favor o.
counting quorum. This is a complete
yindication of the stand taken by Speaker
Reed in the Fifty-first congress and of the
rules that governed the house at that time
On Tuesday the House by vote OF u.
to AZ adopted rule providing for th'
counting Of quorum. This overwhelm
ing vote vindicatcs ex-Speaker Reeds Gel
ebrated ruling Of three years ago, whicf
the Democrats denounced as infamous.
On Wednesday in the Senate, Cameron
of Pennsylvania under pretense OF making
an argument against the Wilson bill, mad
silver speech.