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AMUSEMENTS.

A Lecture on Greece.-Prof Daniel Quinn,
LID, professor Of Greek at the Catholic
University. delivered a lecture on The
Sun of Greece at the Carroll Institute
Hall last night before an audience that
completely filled the auditorium. The lee
ture was for the benefit of the Cretan in
surge1ts, and quite a sum was realized
which will be used in their aid. Prof
Quinn is an authority on Greek subjects
of all classes and dealt with that interest
ing country from both an ancient and
modern standpoint. His lecture was il
Illustrated with a series of splendid pictures
some of which were exceptionally good. OF
the historic buildings of Greece when her
sun was highest. DIR. Quinn referred to
the action of the powers in shelling the
Christians who had risen against their
Moslem prosecutors, and showed plainly
the bent CT his sympathy.
The lecturer stated that no one could
think of modern Greece without also draw
ing ancient Greece into the consideration
and that the Greeks themselves regard
ancient Greece one and inseparable from
the modern state. The views included the
Acropolis and Parthenon, both they We're
and as restored. There were also views of
statesmen. warriors, famous buildings and
maps. Prof. Quinn dwelt especially upon
the heroic spectacle presented by the fact
that little, almost invisible corner of
Europe, ,defied the whole of armed Europe in
from Turkish rule and oppression.
Mrs. Winslow's Shakespearean Readings
Mrs. Erving Winslow of Boston will give
Shakespearean readings in this city dur
ing Lent. The subjects selected are: The
Merchant of Venice" to be given at the
residence of Mrs. Ffoulke. 2o13 Massa-
chusettes avenue. March %, and Mich
Ado About Nothing" at the home of Mrs.
Halliday, 1914 n street. Mrs Winslow is
well known in Washington as well as in
Boston, and will he given hearty welcome
on her coming visit here.
Lecture on the Care of the Eyes"-The
third of the course of lectures given this
season by the Capital Camera Club of this
city at Carroll Institute will be given this
evening by DIR. Reyburn, the president of
the club. His subject will be THE Care
of the Eyes" with illustrations. Admis-
sion is by card only.
The Last Days of Pompeii.-Rev. Howard
Wilbur Ennis delivered lecture on The
Last Days Of Ponpeii'' at the Luther Me-
mortal Church last night before large
and apDreciatiEe audience. The lecture.
which Is a new one, was handsomely illus
trated by means oc stereopticon views ana
some We're beautiful enough to incite en-
thusiastic applause. Mr.. Ennis gave a
comprehensive account of the history of
the city and graphically described the dis
aster which overlook it in the midst of its
glCry.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Thin
Children. .
CITY ITEMS.

more on the subJe'
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No. Mantels. 81. Libbey & Co.-Advt
National Geographic Society.

The lecture before the National Geo
graphic Society tomorrow evening" at the
church, corner of 10th and G streets, will
be on mountaineering in the Tyrol and
Switzerland, including an ascent of the
Matterhorn, by Miss Annie S. Peck, AM.
of Providence, r. l.
Miss Peck is one OF the few ladies who
have made the perilous and difficult ascent
of this world-renowned peak and she has
remarkably fine collection of lantern
slide views Of Swiss scenery The lecture
includes not only description of the as
cent of the Matterhorn and of the glorious
scenery around Zermatt but takes the au-
dience through the Tycol Also whose pic
turesque regions charm the traveller per
haps more than the grander peaks of
Switzerland.
The lecture before the Geographic So
ciety by Miss Peck a few years ago on
Athens (where she was studen. in the
American school of archaeology is very
pleasantly remembered by members of the
society, who anticipate an even more de-
lighttul evening with her this week.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
The East Washington Candidates.

The question of presenting the names
of two citizens of East Washington as the.
successors of District Commissioners Ross
and Truesdell. which is to be considered
by a committee of fifteen members to be
appointed by General William Birney will
not be taken up until the various citizens
associations have named delegates to a
conference. to be presided over by General
Birney. Among the names mentioned as
being probable for selection and recon-
mendation by the committee of fifteen ara
those of Commissioner Ross, Michael L.
Weller, J. I. Heany and WA. Croffut. dem
ocrats, and w. c. Dodge. Evan Fl. Tucker,
Josiah Millard and John W. Babson, re-
pCblicanS.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
The Bible and Education.

At the quarterly meeting of the regents
OF the American Society of Religious Edu-
cation. held last evening at Mount Vernon
Seminary. President Whitman of the CO.
lUmbian University read a valuable and in
teresting paper on The Bible and Liberal
Education There was a large and intel
lectua3 audience present. and at the con-
ciusioa of the paper a general discussion
took place on various points suggested by
DIR. Whitman.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"The Girl Left Be
hind Me-
Bijou Theater.-Miaco's Spectacular Pan
tcmime Company
Columbia Theater.-Lillian Russell in An
American Beauty.
Grand Opera House.-"The Limited Mail.
Kernan's I.yceum Theater.-C. W. Will
iams' Own Company.
Lafayette Square Opera House--''The
Heart of Maryland.
New National Theater.-Hoyt's "a Black
Sheep
Willard Hall-Exhibition of the Bio
graph.
i21 9Th street.-The Crystal Maze.
NitascOpe Hall. adjoining Columbia The
ater-Edison NitascCpe.
Builders Exchange Hall. I21 18th street
n.w.-Third annual entertainment OF Co.
lumbia Lodge No. :sJ7. Order Sons of 81.
George.
Washington Club. 1Ilo l street NV
Musicale. under the direction of Miss
NeaZte.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Death of Hr. j. j johnson.

Mr- John j. Johnson. the yeIl-known at
tSTney. whose serious illness was noted in
The Star Yesterday. died at . o'clock
last evening at his rooms 1920 F.
street Mr. Johnson was a native Of ST
Mary's county, MI and was sixty-eight
years I'D. He came to Washington when
quite young. ard was admitted 10 the bar
in IS->. For many years he practiced ex
t,r sively IN the Supreme Court and Court
~ C'diJ few years ago his health
failed hin nj while he continued to prac-
tice law. ~ was not as active in the pro-
Is si'I a. before At his bedside when the
'Hd " tme were his physicians his niece
Mrs j p Taylor Mr.. J. = TAYLOR and
Miss Mary Knowles. The funeral will take
place from Oak Hill Chapel tomorrow af-
terHOCn ct J O'Clock
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Caring for Little Ones.

Be-dle Butler and Pearl Mooney. two
very small cdlored children. were today
turned over TO the board of children's
guardians by Judge Mills. acting for Judge
MILLER. because. as alleged by Martha
johnson, an aunt of the children. their
mother Lilly Miles. did not take proi,er
care Of them. The mother. who was in
court. did rot deny the charge made by her
sister. nut cried bitterly when her chill
dreH were taken away that she interrupted
tHe curt proceedings and was removed
Ey order of the judge. Afterward the
mother was arTaigned before Judge Mills
On the charge Of keeping d disorlerly
house in s.. Mary's alley. ard was sent to
Jail for sixty days.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
To Honor Chairman B.bcock

A complimentary dinner will be rendered
Representative J. W. Babcock of Wiscon-
sin, chairman of the national republican
congressional committee, at the Arlington
on the evening of Tuesday, March 23. Mi.
Batcock is also chairman of the House
committee on the District of Columbia and
Will be made acquainted with the appre-
citation which the citizens Of the Distric.
have for his work in both those positions
The presiding officer Of the dinner will be
j. Franklin Fort of New jersey. The COM
mittee on arrangements consists of Gardi-
ner q. Hubbard, j. Franklin Fort. John c.
Long. j. Frank Supplee, Myron NJ. Parker
and b. II. Warner.
Evening star., 1897-03-11

Mr.. John Bailey died at his residence, No.
$40 4th street northwest. early this morn
ing. Mr.. Bailey was born in Portland, Me-,
in 1919. but for the last fifty years had
been resident of this city, where he had
filled various offices of trust having beer
for many years dlsbursing clerk of the
United States House of Representatives,
director in the Washington Gas Light Com
pany and the National Metropolitan Fire
Insurance Company. His acquaintance was
varied and extensive. and included large
number of persons in public and private
life, whose confidence and friendship he
enjoyed to unusual degree, and by
when his death will be sincerely regretted
Mr.. Bailey's wife and a daughter, Mrs Dr.
Adams. died some years ago, and there
now survive him two daughters, the wives
les spectively of ex-Gov. Selden Connor of
Maine and Rev. Joseph T. Kelly of this
city.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Presentation to Capt. Wells.

At the regular meeting of George c.
Meade Post, 6. a r., last Tuesday even
ing. handsome gold watch was presented
10 Capt. Edgar Wells. retiring past com
mander OF the post The watch was suit
ably Inscribed and was presented 10 the
commander by Capt II. $. Stevens pnst
commander, who made a short s,eecb
which was responded to by Commandor
Wells Other remarks were also made nv
Commander r 5. Hopkins of the Depafi
ment OF the Potomac
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Convicted of AgsauIf.

Albert Foster and VIM. A. Lindsay. ne
groes. were convicted In Criminal Court
No. l yesterday afternoon of assauIting
Francis Honiker. an old soldier, seventy
eight years of age. the oath of last Decem-
Der. Foster is of middle age, Lindsay be-
ing 10y OF fifteen. They assaulted the
old man In an alley in the northwest sec
tion of the city, inflicting severe injuries
On his head. They were charged with as
sault with intent to kill, but. to the sur
prise OF those who heard the testimony a
verdict Of simple assault was rendered
The prisoners were remanded by Chief
Justice Bingham to await sentence.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
STILL At LARGE.
No One Has Claimed the Desio Re-
ward Yet,

No one has as yet claimed the reward of
$500 offered by Mr.. Gerome Desio. the +
street jeweler, for the arrest of the trio of
thieves who Tuesday morning committed a
bold robbery at his store. walking away
with a tray containing jewelry aggregatng
in value 5000. The police today obtained
10 clues additional to those described in
The Star yesterday.
The detectives sent to Baltimore by In
spector Hollinberger were engaged all day
IN visiting the pawnbrokers Of the monu-
gard to the stolen goods. complete de-
scrfption of the robbers and the robbery
vas furnished Marshal Frey. and his men
are on the alert.
The police are still of the opinion that
the thieves. after leaving O'DOnnell's res
taurant on New Jersey, avenue, proceeded
to Baltimore and are still in that city, and
that the stolen goods are with them.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
FAREWELL TO MIR. MORTON.
The Agricultural Department En-.
plOycs' Reception to the Ex-Seeretar

=
ploycs' Reception to the Ex-Seeretary
The officials. clerks ard employees of the
Agricultural Department gave a reception
at the Ebbitt House to ex-Secretary j. Sterl-
ing Morton last night. The reception was in
the red parlor at the Ebbitt. which was deco
rated with flowers for the occasion Lunch
con was served in the ladies' dining room
and string band furnished music There
was nothing in the way of speech making,
and at the close the guest of honor was
given hearty hendshake by his former
subordinates. Among those present were
Secretary Wilson. Major II. H. c. Dun
woody and Chief Moore of the weather bu-
reau, Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Cook. Mr.. and
Mrs Nordhouse, Prof and Mrs H. A.
HaZen, Prof. F. II. Bigelow, A c. True
DIR. and Mrs. McCarty. A Zaponi DR.. and
Mrs. Brombaugh. DR.. Salmon. A. j. Heny.
DIR. w. F. X. Phillips. DIR. and Mrs. Dab
ney, DR.. G. Hart Merriam, F. H. Hitch
cock. DIR. Norgaard. Mr.. and Mrs. G. w
Hill. John Hyde. ID. J. Carroll, DIR. l.. o.
Howard and a number of newspaper cor
respor dents.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
The Rest Lumber, $1.OO Per 100 Feet.
Frank Libbey & Co., 9Th and New York av.
advertisement.
Took the Wheels.

W. Roy Mitchell the local agent for the
Sterling bicycle, Is today somewhat per-
turbed over the loss of two bicycles Ster-
ling No. G5S and Sterling No. 242S, stolen
yesterday in a manner that by no means
reflects credit on the local renting system.
Two well-dressed young men yesterday
morning visited Mr.. MitcheIrs establish
ment at 14th street and New York avenue
and each hired wheel for five hours They
claimed to be residents of this city and fur
nished the dealer with their address. More
than five hours passed into history and the
wheels not being returned messenger was
sent to the house. the number of which
they had given. There 1t was learned that
the parties, who were known as John
Walsh and James ONeiI, were strangers
here and had left for New York yesterday
morning.
The matter was reported to the detective
office and a telegram dispa atched to the
police officials of Jersey City. The mes
sage however, reached there too late the
men wanted having left the train with the
stolen wheels and crossed the ferry to New
York city just ten minutes before its re-
ceipt.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Sentenced for Theft

Herman Beyers. who, as heretofore stated
III The Star, robbed Captain de Goetzen,
military attache of the German legation
several months ago of lot of jewelry and
Mr. John Dugan of Georgetown of a suit
or clothes. has been Sent to Jail for sixty
days by Judge Miller. After his thefts
Beyers went to Baltimore, from which city
he vas brought back by Detective Carter
of this city.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Funeral of MrS. Holland.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Alberta G.
Holland took place yesterday afternoon
from her residence. 1907 10th street. Ser
wees were conducted by Mr. Charles w
baldwin. presiding elder of the Baltimore
district. and Rev. F. O. Eldridge The in
tefment was at Glenwood cemetery
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Second Army Corps As,ocio,,o

The veterans of the Second Army Corns
As sociatiOn met last evening in the rooms
of the board of trade. Ames building IN
complete arrangements for the fifth an
nual banquet the 10th instant at the Shore
ham President Mckinley has been invited
10 be present The following new members
were elected: Major Charles Bird. quarter
Master. l. $ a: James ID. Taylor IOath
Pennsylvania Infantry: Michael Mahaney
Company VI. 10th New York Cavalry. and
David Parker. Company A. 4th New York
Heavy Artillery.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon.
Marshall Hall. Glymont and intermediate
landings at 10 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $40, 1905. IL
an and 12:O5. 205 and 415 pm.
Trains leave III. street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue for Arlington hourly from am.
to pm.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
51-2 HOURS
To Old Bninf CoInforf

All rail. via Richmond and the g. and o.
route Leave Washington Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays, 4:2l pm, from 9th
street station. Solid train. comprising
combined car, parlor car. dining car and
observation car. Tickets at Pennsylvania
Offices and 1T depot. Full information at
c. ard q. ticket offices-Advt
Evening star., 1897-03-11
A Valuable Reference Book.

One of the best books of its kind ever
published is The Evening Star Almanac
AS reference manual it has no equal and
few, If any. contain SO much valuable mat
ter. 1t has been carefully compiled to meet
the demands for an encyclopedias in con-
densed form. This little volume Is for sale
at The Evening Star ONCE, or news stands.
for 25 cents COPY.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Blinds. 81 a pair. 9Th and N. Y. ave.-Ad.
Accepted a Chill

Rev. A. G. Rogers has accepted a call
from the Church Of Our Father, Reading,
Pa Mr.. Rogers has been pastor Of the
Universalist Church of Our Father. at the
corner of 18th and L streets, this CITY. dur
ing the past five years, and in that time
has become very popular among the mem.
bers of the congregation. Mr. Rogers will
preach his last sermon In this city on
Easter Sunday. and 1t will be the con-
clusion' of series of twenty-seven SER
mons on THE Life of Christ"
The church to which Mr.. Rogers goes is
one Of the wealthiest In Pennsylvania. He
will leave here on April 80.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
MIR. CONN's TRIAL.
Libel Case Set for the 10th Of Thi.
Month.

Judge Bradley. upon the suggestion of
District Attorney Davis. today set the trial
of Charles G. Conn, former proprietor of
the Washington Times. indicted the 4th
OF last January for criminally libeling Dis
trlct Commissioner Truesdell. before him
In Criminal Court No. = Monday. the 18th
of this month
Mr. Davis said the case is one of great
Importance. and should be heard at the
earliest day practicable and he thought
ire I'D instant would be a proper time.
Mr j. H. Ralston Mr. Conn's attorney,
explained that while the case Is a very
simpie one for the prosecution. the defense
coIid not under any circumstances pre-
pare Tor trial before the 10Th. Mr.. Conn.
ne Said. mas been very Ill. and he had not
neard from him for some time.
Juoge Bradley remarked that the 2oth
OF inns month would be early enough. and
ne set the case down for trial on that day
a decision to which Mr.. Davis and Mr.
Raiston acsented.
1t matters little what it is that you want
-whether sftuati or servant-a
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Feast of 81. Thomas Auuinns

A solemn high mass was celebrated al
the Catholic University at 10 o'clock this
morning. and a sermon delivered bv Rev
DIR. Conaty. the rector on the patron
saint the occasion being the feast of St.
Thomas Aquinas- Rev. DR. Garrigan was
the ceiebrant at mass. This evening an en-
tertalnmsn nj viii be gwen b. the University
Club.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
ID. 4. X. Elect Officers

Martha Washington Chapter. Daughters
Of the American Revolution. has elected
Officers for the ensuing year as follows:
Miss Lillian Pike. regent Miss Virginia E.
Dade- vice regent: Mrs. James NJ Hose
recording secretary: Mrs. Julia A Calder
registrar: Miss Mary V. Aenew. historian
Mrs Herbert p Gerald, corresponding sec
retary. and Mrs Greenwood Stanley treas
urer- The other five members of the board
are Mrs Fontaine W. Nahood. Mrs Alex
ina Harrison. Miss Fedora F. Wilbur. Mrs
Carer don Smith and Miss Mary l.. Conrad
Evening star., 1897-03-11

oysters and fish at their best in fat
ness and flavor during Lent Intended to
be So The finest oysters are naturally
to he had at Harvey's. Ilth and Pa. ave
the oldest and most renowned oyster house
in America.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Sl-:5 to Baltimore and Return

Via II. and O. X. Il. All trains March IL
and IA. valid for return passage until fol-
lowing Monday.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Finest SiOiets in the civ

fresh picked twice daily. Huge lunches
o. }. Louis Loose. Artistic Florist. cor
l2th and r sts-Aivt
Evening star., 1897-03-11
SPRING LAMB.

Arhuckle's. f.evering's Coffees reduced.
JChr ston's page 8.
Evening star., 1897-03-11

Money to lend ar : and q per cent on real
estate Frank I. Rawlings 1903 Pa ave
Advertise ment.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
GOOD EATING; DI-EISC LENT

For Spring Lamb and New York Roas
Beef go to John r. Kelly, 9th st. wing Cen
ter Market.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Ask for Natl Plantation Standard sc. Cigar.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Price That Has Eloquent speecb.

For economical house wives, BIB box fin
est creamery butter. 81 10 James f Oys-
ter. %0I Pa ave. Phone 2Il-AtIvt.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
ONE SATISFACTION in Civ.

ONE SATISFACTION in giy-
Ing Scott's Emulsion to chill
dren is they never object to II.
The fact is they soon become
fond Of 1t. Another satisfac-
tion is because 1t will make
them plump and give them
growth and prosperity. 1t
should be given TO all children
who are too thin or too pale.
We have book telling you
t. Sent free for the asking.
SCOTT & BOVINE, New York.
Evening star., 1897-03-11

The Throat. Browns Bronchial
Troches" act directly on the organs of the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
in all disorders Of the throat
Evening star., 1897-03-11

If you want anything. try an ad in The
star II anybody has what you wish You
will get answer
Evening star., 1897-03-11

want" ads. In The Star pay becauss
they bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-03-11

2Sc. OM the Dollar Saved
On Painting. Rooms pepered from s. up
F. G. Noite. $40 9th st NV. No branch.
dN-t.th.S-tf
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Wheeler q Wilson. Latest No. d.

nlsn arm. lo.aIy "otion. Chiy macnlne
this session 1t was selected for exclusive
use in the sewing department of all of the
public schools of the District. Office, 4o7
9th st. NV. btw. D and E. no2l-s tu: H. tt
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Death of Mr. John Bailey.

The roses Guide sells for 20 cents a doZ
are peers of their kind. 1921 F st.-Advt
Evening star., 1897-03-11

1t matters little what it is that Won wan,
-whether situation or servant
want ad in The Star will reach the per-
son who can fill your need
Evening star., 1897-03-11

The best Of all Pills are Beecham's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24
ABOUT PEOPLE
Stranger. In the city aud Wh,olIux Folk,
Abroad.

Strangers In the city Hnh WhsoIInE Folks
Abroad.
&c. King. OF Romncy, Is stopping at
the Howell.
A. w. Kennon, of st. clairsvlllc, was
In the city yesterday.
John V. Corning and son, of Parkers-
burg. are NJ the Windsor
Cyrus Woodbury.. OF Columbus. an In
surance adiuster, is In the city.
william Law Hoohf has returned
home from his trip in the west.
George W. McClcary, OF Wellsburg,
was registered at the Stamm last night.
w. p. Hugenhaltz. Client Belgium,
IL an inscription on the WindsOr's reg
iSteT.
James Il. Cooke, United States postal
clerk examiner, was at the Mcclure yes.
terday.
Miss Bessie Harrison Is indisposed
and confined to her home on the Island
with the grip.
Mr.. w, c. Henderson, OF Valley
Grove. left last evening for BuhHIo' N.
Y, for months visit.
Howard Atkinson came up from
Charleston yesterday and VIII remain IN
the city for couple OF days.
W. L. Raymond and G. W. Curtin. OF
Sutton, and Sep. Hall, OF New Martins
vile, are guests al the Mcclure,
barney Qnigley, foreman kiln man at
the Wheeling pottery, who has Just re-
covered from q sickness, LETT yesterday
for a visit 10 relatives In Marshall coun-
~, where he will recuperate.
Julian @. Hearnc. accompanied by hIs
mother, Mrs. Laura r. HeITnc, ana
maid, left yesterday for New York,
where this morning they viii take the
sirnmer In Champagne for ElRvre,
They WIN spend about three months on
The continent. visiting points Of inter
est A number Of intimate friends
bade them bon voyage at the depot
yesterday morning