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Evening star., 1897-01-08
Painters Of the Century.

Mr.. Albert J. LeBreton Of the Capital
Camera Club delivered lecture at the
Carroll Institute last night on the subject
Popular Painters Of the Nineteenth Gem
tury." The lecture was given under the
joint auspices Of the Carroll Institute and
the Capital Camera Club. and large and
appreedative audience listened to the dis
course with evident close attention and de-
light Reproductions of nearly all the grea
works Of the masters of the century were
thrown upon screen. the majority Of the
pictures being given in colors, as Mr.. Le
Breton described their authors. Some of the
reproductions were exceedingly fine. About
one-half OF the slides were made by Mr..
Gus A. Brandt OF this city. while the re-
mainder were the work OF different men,
bers Of the Capital Camera Club. Works
man. French and italian painters, and the
whole entertainment was one to be enjoyed
from beginning to end.
Evening star., 1897-01-08
AMUSENlENTS.

Columbia Theater.-"The Chilli Widow"
will be given a night off at the Columbia
Theater this evening, and Mr.. Arthur Bour-
chier, Miss Violet Vanbrugh and the Lon
don Royalty Theater Company will put on
in its stead 1.-The Queens Proctor; or How
to Train a Wife" 1.-The Queens Proctor
is a three-act comedy and will be preceded
by the one-act comedy Kitty Give, Ac-
tress"
Carroll Institute Mfnsterls.-The Carroll
Institute Minstrels are making great prepa-
rations for their performance at the Lafay-
cite Square Theater Monday evening. This
performance will be given In aid Of the new
Catholic church which is to be erected in
Mt. Pleasant, and, judging from the ad-
vance cale of seats, 1t will be great
success as the former entertainment given
at this theater by the Carroll boys in aid
of the Founding Hospital was. just as the
Carroll Institute Dramatic Club is probably
the leading organization in that line in the
city, Sd the minstrel organization stands at
the head of like associations in this city.
All the performances put on by it have been
most complete and enjoyable, and no pains
will be spared to make the coming show the
best that the organization has ever given.
During the course of the performance songs
will be sung by Melville Hensey, Charles
Moore, Charles Bechtel, George T. Cox ard
Harry Leigh. The latter, probably the best
exponent of the negro dialect and action in
this city, will occupy the end seats and en-
QeaVOf TO put run ana numOr into the pro-
ceedings. Mr.. Ben Judson, the musical d.
rector of the Carroll Institute Orchestra,
has especially arranged all the numbers to
be sung and the orchestral feature will not
be the least enjoyable one in connection
with the perfC rmance. The patronesses are
Nine. Romero, Mrs. Admiral Franklin, Mrs.
Senator Vance, Mrs. James F. Barbour.
Mrs. Robert Hinckley, Nine. Madeline Vim
ton Dahlgren, Mrs. Gen. Paul, Mrs. Bellamy
Storer, Marquise de Chambrun, Miss Jane
Riggs, Miss Alice Riggs, Mrs. Preston
SaIds and Mrs. Josiah Pierce, jr.
Max Heinrich's Song Recital.-Lovers of
good singing will be very much interested
In the announcement of the song recital by
Max Heinrich of Boston, at the Washing
ton Club on the 11th Of January. Mr.. Helm
rich has not been heard in Washington for
two years, his last appearance being with
the Boston Symphony Orchestra, when he
made great impression in selection from
the last act of die Walkure." His recital
is given under the auspices of a number of
Well-known ladies, and it is thought that a
distinguished gathering will be present He
Is to sing number Of the best songs of the
romantic German composers and will add
to these several songs by American writer's.
Mr.. Heinrich's playing of his own accom-
paniments is one Of the delightful features
of the recital
Evening star., 1897-01-08
Charge of Assa ault.

William Lee, colored, was yesterday af-
ternoon held for the grand jury by Judge
Miller in $500 bonds, on charge of assault
with intent to kill. It seems that Lee and
his brother Everett engaged in a fight
Wednesday with Robert CANT who is en-
ployed by the father Of the Lees Later,
William Lee. armed with a shotgun, ap-
prosched Gant.nThe latter turned and ran,
whereupon LeG fired, infiicting several
painful wounds5 The assailant claims that
he intended to mereiy brighten CANT, but
did not intead to hit him..
Evening star., 1897-01-08
Bankruptcy Law.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
1t is hoped that Congress will enact at
this session the much-sought and long-de-
layed uniform law on the subject of bank
ruptcies. On many subjects uniformity of
law throughout the United States would
be desirable. and Congress should pass
such laws when permissible under the Con-
stitution. The absurd and contradictory
state of our marriage and divorce laws is
well known, but constitutional amend
h.ent would be necessary to remedy the
essary on the subject of bankruptcy.
The Constitution of the United States
provides that 1.-THE Congress shall have
power to establish uniform
throughout the United States" The Con-
stitution also provides as follows: mo
state shall pass any =" law
impairing the obligation Of contracts"
law discharging a debtor from further OBJ
legations after surrendering what property
he has at the time. At any rate, the state
laws on the subject of assignments are de-
With the exception of China and the
United States. and perhaps Japan, all of
the important countries Of the world have
bankruptcy laws.
In the District of Columbia we have no
real bankruptcy law. There is the act of
February "a, 1893. 9th Statutes, 474, regu-
lating assignments; but there is no provis-
lon for discharging debtor from further
liability except by agreement of the cred
itors. A single obstinate creditor may
cause endless delay. and may, in some
cases. prevent the debtors going into busi-
ness again.
On the other hand the creditors inter-
ests are not safely guarded. The law.
which permits assignments to be made to
any person selected by the debtor, is now
erless to prevent fraudulent assignments
and the hiding of assets by dishonest as
signees. 1t Is true that the notorious
frauds of preferred creditors are forbidden.
but who Is able to trace the assets from
the hands of the debtor through the dis
honest assignee into the safe deposit box
or the custody Of the trusted friend or
relative?
The assignee or receiver should be an
pointed only by the court, and he should
be some reputable person, bonded, and in
no way connected with any of the parties
to the bankruptcy proceedings
This is not q political or sectional ones
tion. Business interests demand a uni
form law which can be honestly enforced.
Why not pass 1t now?
THOMAS w. GILMER.
Evening star., 1897-01-08
BABY'@ SKIN & SCALP

Ceansed, purified and beautifed by CUT1CURA
SOAP, greatest Of skin purifiers and beautiiers,
well purest and sweetest of toilet and nursery
soaps. Only cure for pimpes and blackheads, be-
cause the only preventive of Inflammation and
clogging Of the pores, the cause of most COM
plexional designations. Sold everywhere.
Evening star., 1897-01-08

AS FINE MEAT AS YOU'D WISH FOR
Accustomed are to getting fine
quality Beef. it has been something of
surprise TO us to get such a superlative
quality OF Extra Native Beef as we've re-
eeived lately, Nothing to surpass 1t on the
market. Don't fail to inspect this handsome
exhibit tomorrow
t. T. KEANE. 35-51 Center Market
COFFEE WAR prices. See Johnston's p. s.
Evening star., 1897-01-08
Grand Army Ladies'.

U. s. Grant Circle. No. 1. Ladies of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. will have a
public installation of officers at their hall
Typographical Temple, 423 and 425 G street
northwest. Tuesday evening, the 18th in
stant. The installing officer will be Mrs
president and also past president of the
circle
Evening star., 1897-01-08
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at Z pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am.
Evening star., 1897-01-08
World Movement Against Capitol Bar
To tiIe Editor Of Tho Exa,{nu

World Movement Against Capitol Bars
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Permit me to remind your readers that
the recent action of the House of Repre-
sentatives in passing the Little bill to pro-
hibit liquor selling in the Capitol building
and grounds, which is now in the Senate
committee on buildings and grounds, Is
but a part of a worldwide movement to
remove the scandal of liquor selling In
government buildings. A few months ago
the New Zealand house of representatives
abolished liquor selling in the parliament
tary refreshment room. More recently
Canada's house of commons has abolished
Its bar. Efforts TO the same end are being
made on state capitols. AS the Senate of
the United States has already forbidden
liquor selling. but Intellectually because
without penalty, by civil contract with Its
Iestaurateur and by rule. il can hardly re-
Iuse to agree with the lower house" In
making II possible. by passing this law, to
punish contempt of Congress in the Of
fender and prevent such .'contempt' in the
people WILBUR +. CRAFTS
Evening star., 1897-01-08

SCOTS Emulsion makes the blood
richer and improves the circulation.
1t increases the digestion and
nourishes the body. 1t corrects dis
eased action and strengthens the
nervous system. In word, it places
the body in the best possible condi-
ton for preventing the germs of
Consumption from beginning or con-
tinuing their work. In that one
sentence is the whole secret. Book
covering the subject very thoroughly
sent free for the asking.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists, New York. Is
Evening star., 1897-01-08

Wonderful Value for $5.
This remarkable sale of mems fine SO
for S is attracting wide at
tention. Latest style in cut, length and
finish. Goodyear Rubber Co., SO7 Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-01-08
Butter spccial for a Feu Dnx.

Owing to a drop In the wholesale nrice
OF butter. am enabled TO Offer for a few
days. at my stands. best Elgin butter, two
pound lots or more. 25c ID single pounds
Zic. Pure butter for cooking 2Oc, Ib
Strictly fresh country eggs, 3Oc doz n. Y
full cream cheese. lGc. lb. Gibbons. But.
ter Dealer, Center, Riggs and X ST. mkts
advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-01-08
HAS A COMFORTABLE HOME.
Mrs. Wilson's'' Family Not Aware a
Her Police Experiemres

hch HO1uce EXReF1emCe0.
Inspector Hollinberger has succeeded in
learning something of the identity of the
woman who was arrested a few days ago
ON a charge Of having swindled Mr. Samuel
Ross to the amount Of s20 by telling him
a story that appealed to his sympathy. At
the time of her arrest she gave her name
as Mrs. Addie Wilson. This is not her real
name, but the name she has assumed on
mere than one occasion.
Mrs. Wilson, as she calls herself, lives
IN Baltimore county. Nd. not many miles
from Baltimore city, and there she and
her husband own a large farm and are
wen supplied with this worlds goods But
the wife seems to have a mania for money,
and IN her efforts to get it, the police say,
sne resorts to such deceptions as that
pract1ced on Mr.. Ross. She has been ar
rested in Baltimore, so the detectives have
learned, and although she has been photo
graphed as shrewd woman of her kind
she has never been sentenced to prison.
And the strangest part of the woman's ca
reer Is that the members of her family.
her husband and children, know nothing of
her police experiences.
Our Store 10 Progressive and Impres.
Evening star., 1897-01-08

Leibig's Liauid Malt, 1Se. Bottle.
ticn. Merits Pharmacy, 11th & F sts,-Ad.
Evening star., 1897-01-08

Guide First to Show Tu1ips-5Oc. Dos.
Fragrant Lilies-of-the-Valley 1924 F st.
advertisement. g.
Evening star., 1897-01-08
The RovmI nl.. m. r..,..

are unequaled for safety speed. equipment
ard general excellence. Frequent service to
New YORK. Philadelphia, Baltimore and
western points Leave station, New Jersey
avenue and street-Advt
Evening star., 1897-01-08

l2-inch stock boards u Per 100 Ft.
Llooey & Co.. 9th st. and New York ave.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1897-01-08

AT JOHN r. KELl4ET'S STANDS.
I've been in business since '62. but / can
wager you'll say you've never tasted a more
delicious Dit of meat in your life when you
try some of the Roasts, Steaks and Prime
Cuts I'm selling just now. / request folks
visiting Center Market tomorrow to inspect
these fine meats. 9th st. wing, Cent. mkt.
Evening star., 1897-01-08

S1.25 to Baltimore and Return.
Via b. & o. r. r. All trains January q
and TO- Valid for return passage until fol-
lowing Monday.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-01-08
Continuous March

\ COmt1muOuS March
to the front. Our 6-lb. boxes OF finest but
ter at $.35 leads the procession James r
Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.-Advt
Evening star., 1897-01-08
Human Artificial Eyes. Hempler's 9Th & av

Consultation free. H.D.Gordon, Atty, 9ls F.
Evening star., 1897-01-08

Our Store IL Progrcssive and Impress
sive.
We're up to the times. James F. Oyster.
w Pa. ave-. 5-lb. box best butter 81 l.35
Center, Riggs & 9th & K st. mkts-Adyt.
Evening star., 1897-01-08

Watch for railroad; Congress Heights
Advertisement
Evening star., 1897-01-08
CITY ITEMS.

Royal Headache Powders cure 1Oc.
mh5-m, ,stf
Evening star., 1897-01-08

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Morally am in favor Of the newsboys
shouting q living out every Sunday morn
ing and selling a million Of papers apiece
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22

One OF the boys had dirty trick
played upon him in connection with
the X. P. fair, Friday evening. He
held several tickets. and some of his
friends being aware of it, took mean
advantage OF the fact. He was late in
arriving upon the scenes, and it was
arranged among certain few thai
they were to meet him at different
places. and inform him that one Of his
tickets had been awarded the $50 in
gold The programme was carried cut
fully, and even before he had reached
the hall three or four had told him CT
his good co fortune. He felt 50 elated
that all the crowd who were in the
scheme. were invited out to open a
bottle of wine. Two or three bottles
were lsce-,zl ard they returned 10 the
hail. W here the fellc,w who had So
easily k,en ''Gsrc' was told that it
was C. mistake. someone else had the
money. He saw the point, and is now
awaiting his turn TO. Sc: cTan with the
ir1yerc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22
The National Guart.

Lieut. Weaver, L. S. A. military in
si.ructor of the Boston higl schools. and
recently detailed by the war depart
ment as instructor of the LIST Regiment
of Heavy Artillery. NJ. V. NJ, has pub
lished long ard able article in the
Journal CT the Military Service Insti-
tuition concerning the armament and
sarr.sons or our new sea coast de-
feness. In it he states that the plan of
the ordinance and fortification board
calls for the following armament, etc.
for Portland harbor: Twenty II" guns.
10 TO-, 10 s., and As II" mcrtars, $50 sub
marine mines. and Is search lights.
The places where they will be located
are quite scattered. extending from
Portland Head on the west to Cow
Island on the east. The lieutenant
further states that the proper garrison
for these Notifications. merely for
care-taking and instruction in time Of
peace. would be over 400 officers and
men.
At present we have only about 65 or
20 officers and men, and it would seem.
Therefore. that something must be
done very soon. There are no artillery
troops to spare from other places-in
fact, the conditions elsewhere are tbs
same as in Portland. The only thing
to do is to increase the artillery. and
that Congress will be asked to do this
winter In the meaptime comes the
question, what will we do in case of
real or threatened war? Congress viii!
never increase the artillery sufficiently
to provide for this contingency, and
the only alternative is to organize
National Guard artillerymen for a re-
serve. This was provided for in a bill
introduced in the House last session.
but it failed to receive attention.
Congress should not only take this
matter up, but also make it imperative
that the volunteer artillery should hold
their camps of instruction at the forti-
fications, and receive instruction from
regular officers detailed for the pur-
pose.
Much as it might be desired to Or
ganize one CT two heavy batteries in
Portland, however, it would be i'm
possible without larger state appro
pr.aticn The law already allows the
organization of two troops of cavalry
and battery of light artillery. but
tneSe nave never DSeH cCtiSiuGfeu, on
account of lack of funds. Gen. Con-
ror found II necessary to curtail in
every way in order to make income
equal expenses. and Gen. Richards has
been confronted with a harder prob
lem, fer he has had two more COM
panies of infantry to look after. with
out extra appropriation except to equip
them originally. The problem has
been solved, however. but not without
leaving undere many things thai
would be most beneficial to the Guard
The fall field day. for instance, would
have been perfect success if money
could have been spared to pay the
officers and men for their time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22
STATE NEWS.
Somerset.
MADISON.


When the afternoon freight train was
backing past the crossing. it struck the
buggy containing Dumont Hilton and
Miss Villa Hilton. two of Madison's
young people, who did not hear the bell.
They We're thrown several feet but.
fortunately. received only slight
bruises. Miss Hilton, however. tainted
from the Shock. The buggy was COM
pletely destroyed, and shows how mar
row was the escape of the young peo-
ple.-Work is nearing completion on
the new apron on the dam. 1t is built
of timber and filled with rock. The
apron of masonry finished last year,
and partially destroyed by spring
freshets ana logs is being replaced by
this larger one.-The schools through
out the town closed last week after a
12-weeks term.-The young men are
endeavoring to form an athletic club
to improve the long winter evenings
new variety store has been opened
under the Eagle house.-There are only
30 hours a week in which the speed is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22

AT the railroad station, Friday, there
was woman rushing about as tbs
train pulled out Of the station inquiring
if anyone had seen her little boy. No
one had seen d boy answering the de-
sc1iption she gave. and. the mother was
almost distracted for fear her little one
had got aboard the train and gone to
Watervllle. She hurriedly searched in
all directions. and after time saw her
noble son standing upon the corner of
Water and Oak streets, greatly inter
ested in the proceedings en- the street.
She called him and something she said
to him made him draw his face into
curious shapes. and it is safe to pre-
sumo that upca reaching home he
listened to the patter Of a shingle for
giving his mamma such a scare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22

The people upon Water street, were
treated TO a Disgusting scene, Satur-
day afternoon, when woman known
as "French Mary appeared upon the
street so drunk that she could hardly
walk. She entered Water street at Oak
street. and began to make her way TO-
wards the bridge. First she would be
upon the sidewalk, then she would reel
into the street. Several times she fell
down. With great difficulty she maae
her way across the bridge where OIL
GER Randall took her into the lookup to
repent of her sins. Sunday morning
she was released Upon promise q Del
ter behavior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22
A Carl.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on fifty CENT nottle
of (;reene.s Syr,.p Of Tar II it fails to
cure vour cold or cough. we also warrant
a twenty-tive cert both, 10 prove salts
factory or no pay.
RowtIi, rh e Webster. Augusta.
John Coughlin. Augusta.
y X. Courts ma n,.he. Augusta.
Arthur Tetranlt. Augusta.
Mixer & Johnson. Augusta.
+. q. Einsman x Co. Augusta.
chas. II. Partridge. Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy. Augusta.
n Hutchinson. lialiowell.
C. II. l:eane. Gardner.
II. d. Robinson & Co, Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22

Will II. johnson returned, Saturday
from SchOodic lakes, where in company
with Commissioner l.. T. Carleton, T.
X. Bacon of Hallowell, and two ward
ems they succeeded in getting a moose,
a carbon. and eight deer. The moose
and caribou and part of the deer
were brought to this city. Mr.. Carrie
ton went to his home in Winthrop, to
stay over Sunday. before coming TO
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22

Two men returned to Fort Kent
from trip go miles north with Il
thrilling story of being pursued four
days by an Indian devil or panther
At right the beast prowled around
thsir camping ground. and his hideous
screams kept them in state Of
trepldation. Neither of the men had a
weapon With the exception of a small
rocket pistol. which they did not dare
to use, fearing that it would merely
serve to enrage the brute. The panther
was seen by tlem each day. and az
Light he could be seen roaming and
searching around their tent. They
aver that he was at least six feet in
length. Neither one dared to go out
alone and they expressed themselves
as being thoroughly frightened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Girl From Paris. .

Chic and sparkling as ever THE Girl
From Paris has started off on the
second month of her phenomenal,
record breaking engagement at the
Park theatre, with every evidence pos
sible that her stay in Boston is to be
one long series of triumphs.
The success of Manager Rice's Lon
don novelty has far exceeded all ex-
pectatiOns. and its drawing powers in
Boston have been even greater. from
the standpoint of box office receipts.
than in New York, where it played
suco essfully for 500 nights to large
audiences at the Herald Square
theatre. The play is rollicking farce,
which has for its foundation a mildly
interesting plot that deals with the
moral delnquencies of a hypoeritical
Old curate, and incidentally introduces
score or more of very lively. very
humorous and very entertaining char
acters. 1t has succession of absurd
and ridiculous happenings. dozen or
more very funny character comedians,
some very catchy songs, lively choruses
and dances. Add to this circumstance
the fact of an Interpretation by a ccn-
peteL:l company, casT ana cnOfuS m
cluded, ard the success OF The Girl
From Paris" at the Park is readily ex-
planned.
Monday evening, November %. marks
the fiftieth Boston performance, and in
celebration Of the event. Manager Rice
offers to every lady occupant of a re-
served seat one of the most beautiful
souvenirs ever presented in COM
incarceration of a theatrical perform
2nce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22

off in the Indian Spring wooden MILL
Madison people are preparing for a cold
winter. Several had furnaces put in
last week, and the cold snap reminded
many of their storm windows.-The
storemen all along the street are COM
menting on the brisk trade this fall
and feel the effects of the improved
business in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22

Numerous unsolicited testimonials
daily received by its proprietors clearly
demonstrate the fact that the reputa-
tion of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. the in
faplible cure for all affections of tine
throat and chest. has suffered no
diminution in the last quarter of O
century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22

Snow began to fall at about O'Clock
Saturday evening, and all the evening
it continued until nearly midnight,
when the weather had moderated to
such an extent, that it began to melt.
Not over an inch of snow fell during
the night, and but very little of it was
left upon the ground. Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-22

Hon. Joseph o. Smith, editor of the
Somerset Reporter of Skowhegan, ac-
companied by Mrs. Smith, were in tn.
city upon business, Saturday, returning
upon the afternoon train. =