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Evening star., 1898-12-02
Press Agent Maddy CompIimented.

Mr.. J. II. Maddy, press agent of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, was last night
the guest Of honor at a supper given
by number Of his newspaper friends
in this city at the Hotel Raleigh. The
hosts were those correspondents who
recently made the trip to Omaha with Mr..
Maddy. The party was composed of Sena-
tor Thurston, Francis S. Richardson. Con
zalo De QucsaIa, Mr.. Ii and Mr.. Chow Of
the Chinese legation. II. y. Thompson E
c. Snyder c. A. Hamilton, Charles Riden-
our. ". +. Curtis. W y. Moore, chief of
the weather bureau; w. Z. Amin, George
W. ROuzer. Interstate Commerce Commits
sioner J. d NcOmans, Mr.. Guillame of the
Co~ean legation, NJ. c. Lima and Charles c.
Albert
Evening star., 1898-12-02
At Present InadVisab bI e.

James Davis and others, who recently
wrote the District Commissioners that they
are the oldest expressmen on the Baltimore
and Ohio stand, and would like to be al
lowed to remain on the lower end of the
stand and have the younger expressmen
located on d street, have been Informed by
the Commissioners that the changes in
front in The stand were made after very
careful deliberation, and that the plan now
in vogue seems to be the best. II it should
develop, say the Commissioners that other
arrangements can be made which will be
an Improvement on the present plan they
will be willing to consider the application
but that for the present 1t is inadvisable
to change the existing arrangements.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Within the Arctic Circle,

An illustrated lecture on the above named
topic will be delivered Saturday evening of
this week by Prof. J. II. Gore in the hall
of the Columbian University. Professor
Gore has recently returned from a scientific
expedition to the polar regions, and while
the primary object of his trip was kept well
in mind, he found time to make some eX-
cellent photographs and to collect large
amount of information of general interest
While in SpitZbergen he occupied the house
of Andree, and he will have something to say
about this intrepid scientist, who sought to
reach the pole in balloon. The lecture
which is complimentary to the students and
frineds of the university, will be open to
the public.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Suggestions to Parents.
To the Editor of The Evening star:

The article that appeared in your journal
of Saturday last under the head of "Sug-
gestions to Parents in regard to public
schools but echoes the sentiment of the
majority of the parents who are nightly
asked for assistance by their children in
the preparation of their lessons: and there
are, | think, very many that would be only
too glad to avail themselves of an opportu-
nifty TO familiariZe themselves with the more
recent methods of imparting instruction 1
have tried in vain to conceive what possible
objection could be offered by the trustees to
the plan suggested by the writer. 1t is SIM
pie. feasible and inexpensive and worthy
of fair trial. B.
November %, 1898.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
CITY AND DISTRICT.
IIonors to Grand Exalted Ruler.

Washington Lodge. No. l., B. P. o. Elks,
will hold a reception and social session to-
night NJ its hall in honor Of John Calvin
of Cincinnati, grand exalted ruler of the
order. Among the invited guests are Gen.
Miles, Col. AinsWorth, Senators Mason, Bur
rows. Roach, Garter, Wellington and Petit
grew. and Representatives Dovener, Pearre,
Norton and Mercer and Assistant Secretary
Of Var Meiklejohn.
The committee in charge IS composed of
the following. George Mason. chairman
Joseph y. Burkhart, secretary: NJ. Dyren-
forth. William Dickson. John c. Maxwell,
Fred G. Gleseking. Nathan Stern, John c.
McGiIl and John +. Casey.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Chas Manchester for Mount Yer
non and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 1:i3
p
Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
rec and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate landings at $50 am
Trains leave 13Ia street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from m to
; pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at am
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am to pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
am. to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Coal and firewo0d.
Request Denied.

S. S. Daish & Son, 7o5 18th st. NV
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Luncheon and Concert.

A luncheon was served yesterday after
noon and concert given last night at Ma
sonic Temple by the ladies of the Church
of the Incarnation. over one hundred
guests were served at luncheon. The con-
cert was participated in by the members
of the church choir, assisted by the Phil
harmonic Club and Mrs. Holifield. The
program was one of musical excellence,
opening with Wagners festival anthem, ty
the Incarnation choir. Then followed Sc
lections by Miss Dobbins, Mr.. H. T Stat
ham, Miss NJ. Gibson, Mrs. Holiffeld, Miss
Florence Henri King, Miss Blanche Muir,
DR.. j. c. EXner. Miss Helen Nye ani the
choir The accompanist was Miss E'Iac-
cius. The committee on refreshments con-
sisted of Mrs. 7. r. Post, Mrs. Z. Z, Payne
and Mrs. NJ. E. Wrightson.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

The District Commissioners have denied
the request of Mr.. John ]. Stoddard, 1908
10th street, who requested the substitution
Of asphalt for the present granite block
pavement on 10Th street between NJ and n
streets. They say that while they do not
think the granite blocks make the most
acceptable kind of a pavement for the resi-
dence streets, new pavementS can only be
laid after a direct appropriation by Con-
gress, and as there are no funds available
for the present it is impossible to grant the
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Mr.. MattinGIy's Request.

Some weeks ago Mr.. Mattingly requested
to be reduced, and gave as a reason that
there was q great anxiety attached to the
place. 1 appreciated. what he said. Mr..
Mattinsly feels like some of the lieutenants
who were talked to about taking the posi-
ton. that it not the kind of work they
wanted. Any man who holds It will find
that II is not a bed of roses. but predict
that Mr.. Boardman, with his good common
sense and all around knowledge of depart
ment affairs backed up by energy that is
spelling to break loose, will prove accept
able to all who are Interested"
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Prof. w. Edwin Priest of the Central
High School of this city, will this evening
in the hall of the Columbian University at
$50 o'clock, deliver the third lecture in the
course given by the National Geographical
Society. His theme will be THE Spanish
in Europe and America" The lecture will
be illustrated and views in Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines will be shown.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
DfstributiOn Under Will.

The late Marion Purviance, by her will
dated November IS last, and filed today for
probate, directed that her estate be dis
tributed as follows: One-third to her
brother. Samuel Purviance; one-third to her
sister, Mrs. Mary Walker. and one-third TO
her niece Mary Howard Dunn. A gold
watch is left to Lizzie Walker Jones, a
niece L. B. Townsend is named executor.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Death Of Miss Elsie Shoemaker.

Miss Elsie Shoemaker, only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Harry ]. Shoemaker, former
ly of Washington, died suddenly of heart
trouble, at her home, Doylestown, Pa, at
6:45 Wednesday morning. aged seventeen
years. She had been in i'll health for sew
eral years. She was greatly beloved by a
large circle of friends of her bright and
cheerful disposition, and was extremely
energetic and ambitious, notwithstanding
her pSYSical Weakness
Evening star., 1898-12-02

This department Of the American Society
of Religious Education, as represented by
tho Washington Circle, met Wednesday
evening at Foundry M. E. Church. THE
Bible Idea OF the Family was presented in
a paper by Rev. DIR. Eastman of Bingham
ton, n. Y, and Rev. Stowell L. Bryant read
a review of Van Dykes The Gospel for
an Age of Doubt" DIR. j. f. Gilbert Rev
Frank Sewall, DR.. Lewis and others took
part in the discussion.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Theft of Babbitt Metal.

The case of William Mitchell, colored
who was charged with stealing 1,50O pounds
of Babbitt metal, valued at $3.50, from the
Capital Traction Company, was today con-
tinued until tomorrow. Mitchell was ar
rested by Detectives Baur and Muller, who
recovered the stolen property
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Elected n Director,

Mr.. Louis kann, senior member of the
firm of S. Kann, Sons & Co. Of this city
and Baltimore, was yesterday elected one
of the directors of the Second National
Bank of Baltimore one of the Oldest and
most reliable financial institutions in the
state of Maryland. c. C. Homer. Trainer of
the Baltimore finance bill, is president.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Auction Sale of Three Houses.

Duncanson Brothers. auc;ioneers. sold
yesterday at public auction the three houses
at the northeast corner OF nth and Yale
streets, the purchasers being the Presby-
terian board of relief. which held the deed
of trust The price at which the property
was knocked down was $4,000
Evening star., 1898-12-02
LOCAL MENTION.
ANUSENENTs TONIGHT.
,ademr-"On Land and Sea :"

lfUIItIny- On LAND anu Stti.
Columbia Theatcr-Haverly Minstrels.
Grand Opera House-"Passion Play Pic
lures"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Reilly &
Woods Big Show.
Lafayette Square-"Antony and Cleo
patra-'
National Theater-SoI Smith Russell in
Hon. John Grigsby.'
odd Fellows Hall, Tth street northwest
Entertainment by Burnt Cork Club.
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Batue of
Gettysburg
ST Andrews Parish Hall, 14th and Cor
cOran sire eets-MUSicale-
12O9 Pennsylvania avenue-Exhibiton OF
painting OF ''Trilby-
Metzerott HaIl-Wargraph exhibition
Metropolitan A NJ. +. Church. NJ street
between 18th and 18th streets-Concert.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
The HaVenncr Baking Co.

are making in their new palace bakery the
genuine hardcTusted Paris French bread.
ASK your grocer for II or drop postal TO
HaVenner Baking Co., 10 10 416 c St Phone
l3,t2.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Everything good that the ground and the
trees produce will be found herei Hot
house Asparag gus, Bermuda Onions, New
Potatoes. Alligator Pears, New Young Car
Tots. Florida Tangerines and Mandarines.
Also Indian River Oranges, Lady Apples,
Fancy Florida Pineapples, etc. Fresh and
delicious fruits and vegetables. c. EngeIs
Sons, Center Market, phone $40; West End
Market, phone 14O1.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Won't Wait Till ,January.

D. ]. Kaufman, 1907 Pa. ave, will sell all
his "few-of-a-style' overcoats, that were
s13 to s15, for $1,000 and the s16 to $1S ones
for SASS. See his window.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

An outgoing passenger train on the Penn
sylvania railroad "side-wiped' freight in
the New Jersey avenue yard yesterday af-
ternoon, and the windows on one side of
several of the passenger coaches were
broken. No one was hurt, nor was travel
delayed.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
s1.2s To baltimore and Return s1.2;

Via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, De-
cember and 4, good to return until Mon
day, December i. All trains except the
Congressional Limited.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Nephew Gets Estate

By her will. dated October 8, 1S6S which
has been filed for probate, the late Amy
Fish bequeathed her entire estate to her
nephew. Edward T. Fletcher. who Is named
executor.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

The Costa Rican president had his photo
graph taken at Clinedinst's studio today
Mr.. Clinedinst has recently completed a
superb life-siZe pastelle portrait of Presi-
dent Mckinley. 1t is wonderfully executed
-AlNertiSem ment
Evening star., 1898-12-02
s1.2a to baltimore and Return

Via B. and o. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 3
and 4, good fOr return until following Mon
day. Tickets good all trains except
Royal Limited.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
a.. F. o. Means Something.
COlleRe Of Fellows.

means finest "Elgin" butter in 5-lb. boxes
for 81 40. Jas. f. Oyster 9th & Pa. ave and
all markets. Phone 271.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Sheetz Candies are the most popular in
the city. Saturday is our special chocolate
day. our fine assorted 60c. Chocolates at
:IJc. per lb. for Saturday only
SHEETZ, 10th and F.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Desirable Property Mt Auction

tomorrow at 4 pm: and at 4:3O pm No
617 II 81. NV. Glover, hyde * Johnston.
trllsf s.-AtEI.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
The "Royal Limited" baltimore ana
Ohio Railroad.

THE climax Of nineteenth CENTURY trains"
Leaves Washington 3 pm, arrives New
York pm. Exclusive Pullman train. Din
ing parior and observation smoking cars.
No extra fare other than regular Pullman
charSe.--Adyt-
Evening star., 1898-12-02

AT THE WEST END MARKET
tomorrow will be found choice display of
good things Of all kinds for the table
Many of the best dealers in the city are
located there-only market in the District
that's comfortably heated.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

when You can get finest y. Y. stall-fcd beef
for same money? Fine display of Beef,
Lamb and Veal tomorrow at J. II. BUSCH
ER'S Stands. 30 & I'll Center Market.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Compliment Your congressman.

Send a dainty bouquet or floral piece Mon
day For finest crea lions consult Guide, 1924 F.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

this month of December will be of an un-
usually attractive character. The best
cattle of that big and famous purchase last
spring from Bedford Gllssc0Ck now coming
in. Especia fIy fine eating guaranteed. Home
Dressed. of course. T. 7. kEANE, 35-5l
Center mkt.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Sale of carpets from the House of Repre-
sentatives at Sloan's, 1407 G St, I'd fioor to-
morrow al 30 p.m.-AdVt
Evening star., 1898-12-02

c. G. Carroll-Select Beef. Lamb, Yea
and Mutton. Stalls 631 -632-633 Center mkt
9th =. wing
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tai-ed through the want columns of The
Star.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
DIR SHOWING OF MEATS

Dove Brand Hams and BOneless Break
fast Bacon have never been eXcelied. Soit
in all the markets and market stores.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
UHY ETY POOR BEE

Choice Of Beacon or Acme Lights, 9oc
ccmpIete-save gas and give brilliant light
1924 c. C. A Muddmau & Co. GIG 18th.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Paws the Penalty.

Eliza Harris, eolored, who has home in
Willow Tree alley, was before Judge KIM
ball today. charged with keeping a dis
reputable house. She denied the charge
and claimed she was the victim of a job
put up by another woman.
When the police raided her house they
found white men and colored women in
there drinking beer. -
The sentence imposed was ninety days in
the workhouse.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
TSE KENSYS

Fine Dry Roasted Cofrees. They have no
equai. Pure sugars at cost.
g d kENNYS City Stores.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
AMUSENENTS.

CHAMBER CONCERT-The first concrt
of the Chamber Music Society was given
last night at the Universalist Church be-
fore a good-sized and appreciative audi
ence. Mr.. Gloetzner. pianist, played a
scherZo of Chopin and Liszts "Au Bord
dune Source" Mr.. Anton Kaspar, violinist,
played the second sonata. opus 81, by De-
sire Paque. the third andante movement of
which redeemed the first two movements,
which were not distinctive. Mr.. Xavier
Reiter, formerly sooist with the Boston
Symphony Orchestra. played on the wald-
horn, which is seldom heard except in or
chestra. The notes were full, rich and pow
erfu1, his selection being an andante from
a concerto written by Richard Strauss. The
program for the evening was not too long
and was well selected. The ensemble num-
berS and Brahms trio in f fiat major were
given for the first time in Washington. Ii
program that appealed chiefly to the
cultivated musician, and yet the music
lover without technical knowledge was also
pleased. The artistic work OF both Or.
Gloetzner and Mr.. Anton Kaspar is well
known, and their efforts afforded decided
pleasure Both have set a high standard,
and in their public appearances, which, by
the way, are too infrequent, they show the
results of the highest cultivation of great
natural abilities.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Large sale of furniture. carpets, oil paint
ings. etc, at Sloan's, 1907 G ST., 10 am. to-
mOrrOw.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Twenty-three paintings from the studio of
Miss NJ. Emile Glennan will be sold at c.
G. Slean's Auction Rooms, Saturday, De-
cember 8, at IL a. m. dl-2ts
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Make Tree Toys-Material at Gould's
no30-6I$
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Dove Brand Hams, Bacon

and Beef Tongues by the ton at the Old
reliable stands Of MILLER & KROG-
MANN, Center & K st. Markets. it,
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Spanish in Europe and America.

If you want work read the want columns
of The Star
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Do not proerastinate. Come to have youl
posing at oncesif wanted for Xmas. Prince
Fotografer, Pa. ave. and 11th st.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-12-02

SOUSA'S BAND.-Sousa' Band, minus
the all-important Sousa. gave a concert yes
erday afternoon at the Lafayette Square
Opera House. Mr.. Sousa was compelled to
remain behind in Philadelphia, and Mr..
Arthur Pryor the trombone soloist, con-
Quoted in excellent style. Miss Maud Reese
Davis, soprano, and Miss Dorothy Hoyle,
violinste were the soloists of the afternoon.
The band rendered several new selections,
which were much enjoyed.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Problem Presented.

"A difficult problem has always been pre-
sented in the selection OF a head for the
detective service. The law makes IT oblig-
atory to take n man from our force. That
man should have experience in police work
be honest, a gentleman. kind. firm, know
the methods of our own and other depart
ments, and, in addition. be jealous and able
to hustle. Time means a great deal in po-
lice work. The local laws should be under
stood, and also court practice. Local and
out-of-town criminals and their practices
should be understood. A knowledge of the
capacities of the men serving as detectives
is a knowledge to be had. and believe Mr.
Boardman has these qualifications all
around.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
GOOD EATING.

~ Rel.lnger.s Lee Cream. IS g 81 W:
Evening star., 1898-12-02

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb New York Roast Beef, Del
mOnico Steak. go to John r. Kelly, West
End Mkt, I'D & P. Corned Beef speciality.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Gas Radiators. $50 and up. Oil Heaters,
81 = 10 $. A. Eb-Tlys Sons. us .th NV.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

The Rev. Charles A. Berry reports
to his British friends that during his
recent visit to this country he was
most impressed by the frank, manly,
reverent speech of American Chris.
tians when discussing divine things,
their zeal for their own particular
church, minister, and denomination,
and the thorough efficiency of their
Sunday-school work. He is reported
to have said that, on the whole, il
was well that the Olney-Pauncefote
arbitration treaty failed, for it would
not have been popular or had the
support of the masses. He believed
it better to wait for public sentiment
to gather force, so that it will reso.
lutely back up any treaty constructed
on similar lines.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16
WASHINGTON'S HOME
AT MOUNT VERNON.

Stuarts, Dicks, Masons, Carlyles and
other friends of Washington and the
Curtiscs, with their hair powder, face
patches and silk stockings, and even
their outdoor life, with outriders and
fine equipages.
In the report mentioned, and in
conversation with the writer, Mr..
Rogers explained how, in response to
the request of the committee, he made
a thorough examination of the cellar,
first floor hall, second floor hall, the
antique staircase that greets the visi-
tors eye as he enters the main door,
also the side walls of the halls, doors,
cornice. columns (supporting the
girder sustaining the upper floors of
the mansion), windows, etc. After
carefully removing each layer Of a
small section of the paint on the side
wall panels, the original color was re-
vealed. This proved to be delicate
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

Ladies' Association show admirable
results in their care Of the place and
in the accumulation of articles of use
in, or identified with, the Generals
family life.
During the gatherings Of the Board
last year, Mrs. Charles Curtis Harri-
son, of Philadelphia Vice Regent for
Pennsylvania), invited Architect 4.
Mallon Rogers, of Philadelphia, archi-
tect of the restoration Of Indepen-
dence Hall, to come to Mount Vernon
and confer with the Mansion Commit
tee. The result OF this conference is
fully outlined in a written report made
by Mr.. Rogers, embodying details Of
projected restoration to be under
taken this fall. This work will in
volve aud effect moro complete
transformation in the general aspect
of the interior than any yet attempted.
The restored second floor of Indepen-
dence Hall has proved revelation of
Colonial beauty and simplicity. This
restoration of the paneled halls and
antique stairway Of Mount Vernon will
wildly recall the faces and costumes
Of the Carys, Fairfaxss, Lees, Piercys,
Dulanys, Johnstons. Oraiks. Hunters,
Dades. 2amseye, Fitzhughs. Vests.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

A young woman, who lives in a New
England town has had unique OK
perience with butterflies. She hap
pened to be in the garden ON a warm
day in the fall, and noticed brown
butterfly futtering about, rather Ian
guidly, among the few remaining
flowers.
She caught it without much trouble
and carried it to her room, where the
windows were screened, and let it
loose. The little insect accepted the
situation, and conducted herself as ii
quite at home. The substantial New
England name OF Maria Silsbee was
bestowed upon it-though not emf
nently appropriate. Maria's fooc and
drink were placed on the window sill,
and consisted of lump of sugar
moistened by drop of water, and she
partook of this by unfurling her long
spiral trunk, which resembed the
hairspring of watch, and inserting
the end in the sugar.
Maria was not fated to live in soli-
tude. One day there appeared in the
room another butterfly of similar ap-
pearance. but more sprightly in be-
havior. No one could account for its
being there, unless the maid had left
the screen up for few moments while
making up the room. The stranger
was named Jonathan Matthews. He
was far more venturesome than Maria,
aud of not so docile temperament
But he was never seen to eat Pos
sibly false feeling of pride or diff
dence restrained him from doing SO in
any ones presence.
The fame of this young woman's $
two companions spread abroad, and
visitors to her room were frequent.
This did not seem to rufiie the equa-
nimity of either. At last Maria, in
different to the joys of a worldly exist
ence, settled down in comfortable
corner, and remained there, to all ap-
pearances corpse. She had decided
to hibernate-and hibernate she did
for several months. Jonathan, ON the
contrary, was very active. Thus they
remained for most Of the winter.
One day Maria awPke. but in the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

from various States. To be sure, they
are, for the most part, neat and fresh
enough, but recent investigation has
shown that they are not to-day as they
were in Washington's time. Thus the
''river ROOM" or guest room, ON the
second floor, was originally gray, with
white window sash; the mantel was
originally painted white, then painted,
at some later date, in imitation OF gray
stone. This should be restored to its
original color, white. The chairboard
and washboard should be gray.
The woodwork in the Maryland room,
the bed chamber OF charming "Nelly
Custis," afterward Mrs. Laurence Lew
is, was originally the same gray as the
walls of the first floor hall. The mantel
was originally white, then painted black
two trentments) and again painted
white over the black. This should be
burned off and repainted white, the
window sash white, chair rail, trim and
washboard gray.
In General Washington's room the
mantel, now black, was white in its
original coloring. The trim of the room
was gray and the washboard stained
and vanished, and, at later day,
painted black, the chair rail and trim
gray and window sash white.
The above points were brought by
Mr.. Rogers to the attention of the