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Evening star., 1898-12-06
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Pen.aIpha Lodge Elects Officers.

Pentalpha Lodge No. 3. F. \. A NJ.
last evening elected and installed the fol-
lowing-named officers for the ensuing Ma
sol:ic year. VIM. J. Wallace. W. NJ: Wm.
l. Price. 8. w: Wm. A Kimmel. ]. w:
W P H Crews ,thirteenth term), secre-
tary; v. X. Mendenhau uhirteen;h term,
treasurer; W. VI. Barton. s d: VI. NJ.
Brewer, J. d: p Rei,er NJ c: Henry G.
Amos, Chap, Wm. J. Hay tnineIeenth
terni. uler. Jos. g Johnson. trustee of
lodge charity fund, and incorporation of
Masonic Temple Association. Wm. L. Price.
delegate 10 Masonic board Of relief: Philip
Keiter. delegate cp -. Johns Mite Associa-
ttgu
Evening star., 1898-12-06
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-The Rays in a Hot Old
Time"
Columbia Theater-Luipuuans in The
Golden Horse Shoe
Kernan-s Lyceum Theater-1rwin Bros
BurlesQuers.
Lafayette Square-The Royal Italian
Grand Opera Company in "TrovatOre.'
National Theater-Madame Modteska in
Mary stuart.
Ohio avenue and 18th street-BattIe of
Gettysburg.
Wesley Chapel. 9Th and streets north
west-Crand Concert.
1893 Pennsylvania avenue-Exhi3ition Of
painting of "Trilby."
Metzcrott HaIl-Wargrap exhibition.
TniversaHst Church, 18th and L streets
northwest-Concer
Evening star., 1898-12-06
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 d. m. and
l.4J D
Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 p. m.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate landings at $50 a. m.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from>S a. m. TO
J.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
q. m. to , p. m.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
a. m to $40 D.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-12-06
Coal and Firew0Od.
5 s Daish x Son, 7OJ 18th ST. II Tw.-Adyt
Meeting of Anti-saIoon League

The District Anu-Saloon League held q
meeting al lis headquarters last evening
which was attended by representatives Of
seventeen organizations a resolution er,1o-
CYSTIC Of the late Thos. B. Stahl OF Trinity
NJ E Church and a member Of the league
was adopted. Many delegates expressed
their appreciation OF the sterling qualities
OF their late associate.
Il was decided that the league take a re-
cess until the 10Th of December when the
HTst order or business shall be The election
OF officers for The ensuing Term.
Evening star., 1898-12-06
suit. TO Recoxer a Decd nf I'm.

Suit En- equity 30 enforce a decd of tr71z,
for 5000 has been brought by Helen Doug
lass and Lewis IT, poggIass wife ana so,
Of tle late Frederick Douglass. who nanoa
Mar +. Fletcher and n;her- as defendants
The same complaiuau,s have also filed
similar suits aSai1=, Ad-lIre 1iarShau and
5tE,rs tJ recover upon a. Iced Of tr.Isr for
= l"' and against John + McIa.osb md
others To- recover Eiunu.
Evening star., 1898-12-06
Guardian Appointed.

Judge Hagner in the Probate Court. ap-
pointed H BoWyer Mcdonald guardian
to Mary p. Brown, upon his giving bond in
the peralty of $1,000. Miss Brown is sole
legatee under the will of the late Robert
Beall, and has not yet reached her ma
jority.
Evening star., 1898-12-06
The Royal Limited" Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad.

Leaves Washington 3 pm. arrives BaItf-
more. " - pm. PL-adeIphia 5.52 pm.
New York. : pm Dining. parIor and OBJ
~tEvati"n smoking cars. No extra fare
other than regular Pullman charges.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-12-06

Sold throughout the world Price. CrTICJ-IsA
SOAP. 25c. CUT1CrRA tointmenu, Soc. POT
TER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP. Sole Props
Boston. British Depot, l King Edward St. Lon.
don. Depot Francais, 113 Faubourg St Hououe
Paris. Send for Face, Hands and Hair Book "
mailed free.
Evening star., 1898-12-06

LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOJ- Sc
The Royal Italian Opera Company is a
high sounding title. but 1t has been known
a good deal over the country during the
last year or more. 1t made its appearance
IN the east last spring in New York, and
surprised the musical critics there by some
excellent performances of grand opera, and
incidentally giving the first presentation of
Pucctnis La Boheme" Nothing but
praise was given the company for its work.
but 1t didn't make money. Early the pres
ent season the company commenced an en-
Sagement at the New York Casino, which
came to an abrupt termination from lack of
patronage. After a brief season of rest it
reorganized and went tour Last night
II opened an engagement at the Lafayette
Square Opera House, giving two acts of
Lucia and "Cavalleria Rusticana" The
audience that greeted the company was not
large, nor was its welcome warm but as
the performance proceeded the appjaIlsa in
creased and, finally, became enthusiastic
Two members of the company stood ont in
bold reilef as the possessors of fine voices
good method and dramatic temperament
These were AgOstni, tenor, and SiguorIta
Montanarl, soprano. The former was heard
IN both operas, although his best work was
done in Mascagni's tragic love story The
latter was heard only as SantuZza and che
gave an excellent Interpretation of the
passionate Italian maiden, made desperate
by the desertion of the man who had be-
trayed her.
Signorina Eland. who sang Lucia has .
Well-cultivated voice, which enabled her IN
lntelngenuy give the tiorid music of the
part. Mr.. Ganor, who sang F,nrico is ra
membered from his former association with
Alnrichs, and sang with spirit and effect
as did Mr.. Scolari who assumed the nart
OF Ra1mondo. The beautiful sextet with
which the second act Of Lucia closes was
sung with such spirit that 1T had to be re-
peated.
The "Cavalleria' was mainly carried by
santuzza and Turddu, who were In every
way competent, both vocally and dramatic-
ally. The Maria Lucia of Signora Casati
was also well done, but Signora Danti was
hardly up to the mark as the coouettish
wife. The chorus while small sang in
fairly good form, and the entertainment as
whole was enjoyable. One cannot expsct
grand opera with even one high-priced
songbird for ordinary theater prices, but
Evening star., 1898-12-06
CNcInnien Eirnntenn,

y blooming plant If this species makes 2
heauJitH. Nras remembrance. Gude. I22i F.
Advert tiSeEn,Ht.
Evening star., 1898-12-06

Save Your Hair. w,t5 W a IA c,s41G4nS s71@nSos :
SOAP. followed by light dressings with CUTI-
CCRA. purest of emollient skin cures. will clcar
the scalp and hair of cIusts, scales and danIruff
soothe frritated and itching surfaces, stimulate
the hair foilieles. supply the roots with energy
and nourishment. and thus produce luxuriant hair,
with clean. wholesome scalp.
Evening star., 1898-12-06
SnHaIIS Flowers.

]. r. Small x Sons florists. l4-h and G
SIS Washington, ana II53 broadway. y y
-AQEeTtIsan anltur.
Evening star., 1898-12-06

$3.50 UPRIGHT PIANO FOR So4S
Just TO introduce this new make in Wash
ington- High -gra,.e styles. : Is oct. :
pedals. guaranteed. so payments. Grimes
Piano Exchange. 9i3 Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1898-12-06

Money to lend a; AZ. and G per cen, On
real estate. Frank I. Rawlings ijsl5 Pa. ave,
ADVERTISE enlcnt.
Evening star., 1898-12-06

CHOICE DESIGNS IN SILVERWARE.
J. karr's Sons stock of sterling silver
ware offers a particularly good selection of
new designs. Great care mas been taken "a
select the hest. q45 Pa ave
Evening star., 1898-12-06

remember, Prince has never disappointed
a customer at Xmas. Fotografer, Pa. ave.
11th St.-AdVt
Evening star., 1898-12-06

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
Evening star., 1898-12-06
TIIE REER YoI-R ME- nEI

THE BEER YOUR WIFE DRINKS
ought c0 ne the best beer YOU can buy.
That's "Pabsr famous NIlvs uke. Beer
The standard I'm al parts of The country for
moro than half a century. trIrr 81 case.
FAEST BREWING 60. 7u5 y r.u ST.
Evening star., 1898-12-06

Some OF the
Xmas Presents
You May Find in
Our Warerooms:
Pianos.
Organs,
Phonoriums,
Pianolas,
Aeolians.
PianophoneS
Mandolins,
\iolins,
Banjos,
Guitars,
Music Boxes,
Reginas,
Synphonions,
Olympias,
AccOrdeons,
Harmonious,
Piano Scarfs,
Piano Chairs,
Piano Stools,
Duet Benches.
Muse Cabinets.
Music Rolls,
Music Stands,
Flutes,
Comets,
Harps.
Autoharps,
Cymbals,
Strings,
Music Books,
Tambourines,
Metronomes,
Violin Cases,
Guitar Cases.
Mandolin Cases,
Banjo Cases,
Violin Bows,
Zobos,
Etc, etc, etc.
In short
Everything in the
Music Line
Prices and Terms
To Suit Everybody.
Evening star., 1898-12-06
Use KENNY

2,}c viii purchase q fine N.Sl; Lamp.
4 nea; Around House Lantern. only 2lc.
1--4 y. e. \. Muddimau x 20. GIG l2th
Evening star., 1898-12-06

The Woman Industrial ENChauu, If Bal
tlnoCe Will hold lis annual sale ri Christ
mas Novelties. sewing a&d cakes. on We'd
Hesday and Thursday. Dec. and = at sbs
Vermont aEenut.
Evening star., 1898-12-06

USE KENNY'S
Fine Dry Roasted COffees They have no
equal. Pure sugars at cost.
{. d. kENNY'S s City Stores
c. c. CarrolI--SeIect Beef. Lamb. Veal
and Mutton Stalls 631632-633 Center mkt,
9Th =. wing
Evening star., 1898-12-06

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF
Spring Lamb. New York Roast Beef. Del
moniCo Steak. 20 to John r Kelly. "th ST
wing. Center Mkt. Cgvcad Beef Il specially.
Evening star., 1898-12-06
Citizens Present.

Among hose present were: f. E. Town
send. J. W. SomerviIle, f. B. Noyes, A. b.
Chatfeid, l.. :. Lipscomb. G. NJ Emmerich,
Or. Aaron Baldwin, James H. Thomas, c.
Nj Lewis, II. B. Blair, Charles G. Porter,
n 5. Rogers, William Holmead. DR. Cecil
French, B. p. Mimmack. s. C. Briggs, ]. II.
Jolly, William Montgomery. w. H. Acker.
David Cranmer George w. Linkins c. c.
Nixon, A. II. Nixon, Louis p. Shoemaker,
A NJ. McLachlen. James L. Atkins Fred
eric p. Dewey. St George r. Raby, o. L.
lexis, W. L. Cole. A. L. Leonard and \. &.
Evening star., 1898-12-06

This firm IS the sole agent for the Gramo-
phone and makes a specially of sheet music
The times., 1898-05-01
south American SDuin.

We have recently exhibited
strangely provincial misconception of
Spanish character, both in the mother
country and in South America. Many
doubtless have imagined that our de-
termined temper for war would dis
suade Spain from entering upon it She
is crafty in diplomacy and savage in
fight. She penetrated Mexico and
South America with brutal courage
and forsook both continents only be-
cause arrow, bullet, and ase en-
feebled her stubborn clut, me ca
pitulates only in blood to her elbows
and would rather forfeit Cuba in a des-
perate struggle than by tame conces-
sions at q cost TO her military amour
pr0pre. Moreover, We're the reigning
dynasty TO relinquish the island to US
without combat it would be constrain-
ed to foreeo the throne to the Carlists.
The doughtier its resistance in our off
ing, the surer its maintenance at Mad
rid. Hence the quick heartbeat of
Spain in her armories and shipyards,
the outreach Of her fleets, the popular
contributions Of money to the ends of
war. What of the Latin republics
on this continent? Save Brazil, in some
part, they sympathize with Spain in
her present grim ordeal rather than
with us
Heredity but partly explains this.
Our long Indifference To their appeals
for commercial intercourse by regular
methods has quickened their resent
ment and kept them European in char
acter of demands; the abrupt revoca-
ton Of our short-lived reciprocity COM
pacts has 'infamed this resent
ment in certain Latin republics.
and the Cuban issue has keen
ly reused Spanish instincts in
many South Americans who, disavow
as we may a selfish motive in our sue
cor to Cuba, choose to interpret our
Monroe doctrine less as a shield for
them from the peril Of European ag-
grandizement than as a dislngenuous
pretext for our own ultimate aggran-
dizement. Their statesmen and publica-
tions often disclose this persuasion and
recall our appetite for Mexican terri
began Alright for adaptation TO fellow
ship with us, patterned after our demo-
cratic form and applied our democratic
principles but, save in emolient plati-
tudes, we have given barren express
sion TO a vital sense Of republican kim
ship in the commercial intimacy by
which that sense is best communicate
| ed. We have not actively identified
| our labor with their needs, have not
granted due recognition to their pur-
/ chase power, which is a magnet to
| merchant fleets from Europe; have not
sought TO win as a consumer the Latin
as a friend.
| Unmindful that the craftsmanship in
the cargo is more stable, under fit en-
couragement, than that attempted by
1 a series of cabinets, and often deter.
mines their action, we have, in effect
held aloof from our fellow American
| below. and hidden him TO place his
prejudices with his commodities, wher.
ever he may choose. This he has done
and is doing-from Europe. The flag
that serves him is, naturally enough
| the flag which he most es-
teens. We vaunt ourselves Amer
| leans, as If We had special
patent for the term. though oul
compass on the continent is but a com
! paratively small part of the tota
The times., 1898-05-01
The Army Bill.

The bin for the reorganization Of the
army, entitled An act for the better
organization Of the line Of the army of
the United States appeals to The
Times as q sensible measure. 1t pro-
yides for third battalion in time of
war, but retains the old formation on
a peace footing, which We think mis-
take The great objection 10 our an
Iique army organization has always
been the small subdivision Of the grand
tactical unit AS we have often stated,
lhere have been too many subordinate
officers through whom orders must be
transmitted TO secure a desired move
rnent 1t would seem, on that account
10 be- better 10 abolish the brigade alto
Fether and correspondingly to increase
The strength % the regiment Of infan-
try 10. say, 1900 men. Then three or
four regiments would constitute a ma
5or generals command. and the briga-
der would become provisional, as he IS
in several modern armies.
On the whole. however, the new army
bin is 10 be highly commended. We are
glad TO observe that nothing herein
contained shall be construed as abol-
ishing the office Of chaplain in each
regiment Of colored troops" Presuma-
bly, we are stin 10 have chaplains for
other regiments as well. All shades of
soldiers from ebony TO milk need re-
ligion. as well as coffee and hard tack,
and we trust that Christian facilities
VIII never be withdrawn from them.
The times., 1898-05-01
The War Tariff.

II is q long time since the American
people submitted themselves 10 war
taxes, and the rising generation hardly
remember The conditions Of that sort
which obtained during the civil war
In providing a measure for extraordi-
nary revenue Mr.. Dingley has copied
closely the old statutes, and the bill
which he has prepared, on its face, does
not appear 10 be open 90 much criti-
cism. He has laid heavy burdens upon
luXuries. such as cigars, cigarettes and
1eer. and has revived the old stamp
tax on instruments Of writing. deeds,
drafts, bills Of exchange and checks.
a less onerous law could hardly have
been conceived, under the circum-
stances. and as war measure it ought
10 have the support Of the country. BY
that we mean that there is now but one
political party-the American party
and il should act solidIy until the pres
ent unpleasantness is over.
Some Of US must go TO the front and
encounter danger and possibly death.
All must put their hands in their pock-
cts and suffer more or less in purse for
the common defense. 1t is not a time
Tor parJisanship or sectionalism
Let every patriot come forward and
do whatever he can TO uphold the hands
Of the Government
The times., 1898-05-01
BurgoyHe.
CFrom scribner's Magazine }

From ScribneT's AagaZne-)
Burgoyne was the natural son of Lord
Gingley. and had made n runaway mar
rage with the daughter OF Lord Derby.
AS matters went then. these were suffi-
cient reasons for the appointment; but in
Justice TO Burgoyne it mus be said that
he had other attributes than those OF
birth and marriage He was member CT
Parliament and a clever debater; man
of letters and an agreeable writer; no.
unsuccessful verse-writer and play
wright: a soldier who had shown bravery
in the war in Portugal; a gentleman and
a man of fashion He had not given any
Indication of capacity for the command
of an army. but this was not thought of
Importance. Let it be added that. al
though as a soldier he was the worst
beaten of the British generals as a man
he was much the best, for he was clever,
agreeable and well-bred
The times., 1898-05-01
The Newspapers and the Poor.
(From scribner's Magazine.)

ttrom ScrIbnerS Magazine
The newspapers are always an unfailing
resort as hopeful source of information
of any demand for labor. A newspaper
in the very early morning. before the
city is astir. is a treasure, for any cIew
to work can then be promptly followed
up with some chance of ones being the
first to apply. Papers are to be had
in abundance later in the day in public
reading-rooms and about railway stations
and hotel corridors. Ii is, however, the
newspaper damp from the press that is
most valuable to us, and between us and
its possession is often the insuperable
barrier of its price. The journals which
early post their issues upon bulletin
boards are public benefactors, and about
these boards in the early dawn Otter
there are groups of men who study close
ly the "want-columns"
The times., 1898-05-01
The New RepOrter.
(From Scribner's Magazine J

Or rom ScflDnerS Magazlne.)
One day club reporter was sent to
cover meeting of an East Side literary
club, which was to debate about arbtra-
ton and it's effect upon international
peace, but he came back to the Office with
in an hour looking disappointed.
where's your story?" asked the city
editor.
There wasn't any story to WRITE re-
piled the new reporter picking up a news
paper; they couldn't agree upon the
wording of the subject, and they got to
arguing and calling names and finally the
meeting broke up in a free fight; so l
came back, sir.
The city editor came down from his
desk and gazed pitifully upon the cub.
They were to have debated on peace, =
he said, sorrowfully, and the meeting
broke up in a fight. And there was moth
ing to write! You may go" That is a
story they tell along the Row, and ii is
an old one.
The times., 1898-05-01
Saks and Company
.SAKS, CORNER :"
LATIN AMERICA NEUTRAL.
A Diplomat Talks of the Attitude
Toward the War

A Diplomat Talks of the Attitude
Toward the War.
Spain has not the sympathy of a power
in Central or South America
All the republics Of Central America.
Guatemala. Costa Rica and the Greater
Republic. including Honduras. Nicaragua
though no official notification has yet
been received at the State Department
at Washington.
Mexico has also issued proclamation
of neutrality. and the State Department
anxiously awaits an official notification.
In an interview yesterday. Senior Arriga,
envoy extraordinary from Guatemala.
thus stated the position OF his country:
Guatemala is neutral in the spanish
American war. Although have not
been officially notified to that effect 1
am confident in making this statement
The State Department will undoubtedly
receive an immediate notification. Strict
neutrality as far as possible Will be
maintained The sentiment Is. Of course,
divided. with a leaning toward the United
States.
I'VE were Spanish colony. and the off,
ciaI language IS Spanish, though French
is largely spoken But we are republic
cans, ana We WIN our ItlEi4-
boring sister republic, whose cOnstiJu-
ton and laws We have adopted in the
main.
Though we are of the Latin race. We
are ready sympathizers with the Cubans
and Americans in this struggle
We Will make every effort 10 maintain
a strict neutrality and We must be hard
pushed before we change our position
The Greater Republic. consisting OF Hon
duras. Nicaragua and Salvador. and Costa
Rica, occupy the same neutrality position
with a leaning toward the United States
Mexico is undoubtedly officially neutral
The Mexican papers of recent date show,
however that sympathy is with this
country Talks with several prominent
Mexicans in Washington also point TO
more than sympathy for the United States
in case OF necessity.
Senior Romero, the Mexican minister
when seen yesterday, said: Il believe that
the reported declaration Of MeXieO's neu-
trality is authentic and that the State
/ Department here viii receive an immedi-
/ ate official notification. / know no more
| than that. The State Department viii
/ surely receive word earlier than myself
/ 1 cannot speak authoTitatively as to the
| sentiment Of the masses now, as ! have
I not visited Mexico for so long. Mexico is
/ forced 10 neutral position, as We desire
/ to maintain friendly relations with both
/ the United States and Spain
The times., 1898-05-01
some Reflections on Pedigree.

Not long ago there appeared in one
of the New York papers converse
tion between two saleseirIs. One Of
them was OF more notable family than
the other, and she was saying melan-
choly things about her family and
what ii used to be, and the degrada-
tiOn il was to her 10 serve behind a
counter She ended her remarks by
saying: IF / had not been well-born !
might live on stew and be happy"
Said the other girl:
Now, there are many people Of old
family who viii serve behind a counter.
or anywhere else, without making a bit
of fuss and there are few who are
inclined TO moan after the fashion Of
the young woman quoted above. Il
is sometimes very fine thing for one.
no matter how well born and well edu-
Gated, 10 live on stew for a time, and
that is one good point about military
service. When conducted as ii should
be, il reduces men TO a social level, at
least in the rank and file. ii teaches
people who might not otherwise under
The times., 1898-05-01

Box Car William the CXIXII didst be-
stride a chair in the free lunch emporium
and interrupt within himself the prob
lem OF a Scent bed long enough to re-
mark to Prince Hobo the 'steenth time:
Il sees by dis paper, en- l guess its
right, how dere raisin' taxes on beer en-
cigars en- how dere talking Nv taXin-
champagne en- cigarettes en- palace cars
en- money en- other t'ings a gentleman
needs in his bizness. Now, howz dis
goin tuh effect de great brotherhood NV
intinerant gentlemen? We amt respon-
sible fer dis war. en- what's more we amt
any uy us goin' tuh be- But ies de same
dis sort o. t'ing's goin' tuh put de free
lunch trail on de hog very strictly. en-
den what? We're de Indians wot cant
help 'rselves b'cause we amt got no
yachts tuh give de gov'ment We amt
got no pertickler frien's in de White
House ner in Congress tuh appeal tuh
en- sure, now, were up agin it stiff
'Dere's jes' one way outen it, Prince
en- dat's tn Mist. Now, don't hev apen-
disightus till l explains. Eff yuh enlist
yuh gets yer chuck en- place tuh sleep.
en- all yuh hev tuh do liz lay aroun' in
de shade. Wv co'se dere's bad fe'tures
bout il. Yuh hev to carry a gun en-
stan up straight when tn gentleman
with tn stripes ducks by. but den t'ink
Prince, yUh might become a hero No
tellin' whut one NV us might do en- a
pinch. Tink how l would feel tub be a
hero en- hev 'em meet me with brass
bands en- flags. en- make speeches. Yuh' d
be proud NV me- wouldn't yuh. Prince
Well. I'm willin' ter sac'fice myself in
behalf NV tn great brotherhood. Mex
time yuh see me I'll be wearin' brass
buttons. en- dat's a dreametS-niti" and
BoXcar William the CXIXII wandered
down the street in search of brass but
tons