Evening Star Newspaper, January 30, 1894, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till § p.m. Wednesday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair, westerly winds, decreas- ing in force; colder Wednesday morning. jon of the Water. Order your Ice Cream, Water Ices, Pas- try, &c., from Mr. F. Freund, the Caterer, $15 10th st. He can advise you intelligently concerning luncheons, dinners, etc. Geo. R. Gray & Co., Printers and Publish- @rs, Atiantic Coast Line b’ld’g, 6th and ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Sol Smith Russell in “April Weather.” New National Theater.—Hoyt’s “A Milk White Flag.” Academy of Music. “Blue Jeans.” Harris’ Bijou Theater.—“My Jack Com- pany. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The City Sports Burlesque Company. Natioral Rifles’ Armory.—The annual charity ball for the benefit of the Children’s Hospital. St. John’s Parish Hall, 16th street—Musi- cal entertainment under the auspices of the Sunday school of St. Michael and All Angels’ Church. McKendree M. E. Church—“An Oid Folks’ concert” given by the children of McKendree M. E. Sunday school, under di- rection of Chas. Haydn Chase. Washington Light Infantry Armory.— Original Food Exposition. a ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Mt. Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 a.m. fora mtd PEIN District Sanday School Union. ‘The very disagreeable weather preveated @ large attendance at the meeting of the Sunday School Union of the District uf Co- lumbia last evening at the Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church South, corner of th and K streets northwest. The reception of the Methodist Alliance also tended to diminish the attendance. ‘The exercises consisted of an address upon “The History and the Sciences in Genesis,” by Rev. George Elliott, D. D., pastor of the Dumbarton Avenue Church; an address by William W. Millan, esq., on “Genesis,” and a blackboard taik by Mr. Jerome F. John- son on “Old Testament Geography.” It was decided to place the five new mem- bers upon the executive committee at some later time, the cormmittee being as follows: Messrs. Lucius D. Alden, Pierson H. Bris- tow, C. H. Carrington, James L. Ewin, D. P. Hickling. M. Jerome F. Johnson, ‘Thomas B. Towner, M. McBath, Charles W. Needham and J. B. Sleman. It was also decided to hold no more meetings uxtil after the Moody meetings, as it is desired to work in connection with the revivals. peas Pea Friendship Lodge, I. 0. G. T. The regular meeting of Frierdship Lodge, 1. O. G. T., was held last evening at Med- ford Hall, corner of Sth and I streets norta- east, and there was a full attendance; a‘so a visitation from D. P. Holloway Lodge. | ‘This being the last meeting night of the present quarter the foliowing named of- ficers were elected to serve the ensuing three months: Chief Templar, W. 5. Stamper: vice templar, Mrs. M. A. Jeffries; recording secretary, E. Bresnehan; financial secretary, J. A. McDowell; treasurer, L. B. Ray; chaplain, Mrs. L.-E. Bushby; mar- shal. E. L. O’Brien; guard, H. B. Mc- Dowell; sehtinel, W. H. Lee. The follow:ne Program was rendered: Vocal solo, W. Cole; recitaticn, Mr. Inglehart; remarks, chief templar of D. P. Holloway Lodge, also Messrs. Ray, Bishop and Bishoff; reci- tation, Mrs. L. F. Bergman; instrumental music, by Friendship Quartet Club; oita- tions, Messrs. Sherwood and Cole. aa ee Officers Elected. Phe Red Rose Pleasure Club have elected the following officers for the ensuing term: Chas. Butts, president; Wm. Umhau, vice president; Albert B. Schlotterbeck, record- ing secretary; Geo. Bakersmith, financiat John Schlotterbeck, jr., treas- yea The Liquor Law. George Roberts and George Henson were In the Police Court yesterday, charged with violating the liquor law. Jury trials were demanded in the case, and the defendants went to jail in default of bail. Cg etn Girls Reform School. Esther Adams, a fifteen-year-old colorec girl was sentenced to the reform school by Judge Miller yesterday. She was charged With incor-igibility. There are now seven- teen girls in the school. -. —_sSs>-— 2 Good Son. A little woman dressed in black appeared im Judge Kimball's court this morning and told a sad story of the conduct of her son, Joseph Beard, against whom an officer had preferred a charge of habitual drunkenness. Joe is known to his companions as “Bock Beer.” and he is by no means a stranger | on the farm. “I am vearly ready to die,” said the sad- faced mother of the prisoner. “He has worried me nearly to deAth. When he got out of the workhouse the other day he | came home drunk, and every time he gets an opportunity he takes things out of the house and sells them to rum sellers.” “How much time did you get when you were here last ‘Three months.” . “You may have four months this time.” ae Whisky and a Razor. A bottle of whisky, a razor and a lady's Geld watch and chain were found on a young man who was arrested in Eckingtoa last night by Policeman Upperman. The Fazor, he said, he had with him for shav- ing purposes, and he bought the whisky in @ saloon to use as he tramped over the road im the direction of his home. The young man gave his name as David Canter, end said his home was in the town of Brashears, Hocking county, Ohio. The watch and chain, he said, belong to Miss Etta Ben- Mett, who lives at Lathrop, Athens county, Ohio. Judge Miller continued the case for ® further hearing and his father will te | communicated with in the meanwhile. ——__+ The Georgetown University Nine. Manager Horsey of the Georgetown U. A. A. has twenty-two candidates in traiaing for the base ball team. The batteries have been at work ali winter, and the players take outdoor practice nearly every day owing to the mild weathef. Games have been arranged with Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, University of Pennsy)}- Vania and other strong college teams for next season. ee Bible Distribution. The board of managers of the Washing- ton City Bible Society held their regular Monthly meeting last evening in the par- lor of the Young Men's Christian Associa- tion. Mr. Ballantyne reported receipis in the month: From First Presbyterian Church, $11.83; Geo. Ryneal, jr., $30; Mrs. Banks, membership, $i; sales and collec- tons by agent, $60; St. Paul's English Lutheran Church, $v.30. Balance on hand at date, $228.88. Grants were made to the Queenstown Baptist Sunday School, 12 Bibles; Central Union Mission, 3% Bibles, 100 Testaments; ¥.M.C.A., Bibles for Bible class at the Fooms and 5 Bibles and 100 Testaments for Work at the jail: Mrs. Childs, Testaments for the Newsboys’ Home. Messrs. Peck, Fenwick and Ballantyne were appointed a committee to consider the appeal of the jerent society and report at next meeting. r. Hunt's address at the missionary con- vention was distributed to the members. > Mr. MeCauley’s Loxs. Cc. L. MeCauley of 1s28 I street north- ‘West reported to the police the larceny of a lady's gold watch, ring with topaz, pearl and diamond setting and shirt studs on Saturday.afternoon. —_ Trustees’ sale of two brick dwellings in . between 13th and lith and V to take place tomorrow at 5 ery desirable property for Investment. See advertisement. * “4 set of pearl} |MANY APPLY: FOR RELIEF The Cold Weather Very Hard on the Destitute. They Throng to the Police Statio Search of Help—The Work of the Citizens’ Relief Committee. Every spell of cold weather increases the suffering among the poor pgople. This is shown by the increase in the number of ap- Plications for relief. The work of the com- mittee is progressing satisfactorily, al- though Col. Tracy says an increased amount of good can. be done with addition- al donations. At the headquarters of the central relief committee this morning a number of applicants appeared, although the Tush was made on the police at the different stations. The officers in the var- ious precincts were kept busy last night during the storm, as well as this morning. The cold winds this morning drove in many persons who wanted fuel to keep them- selves warm and protect them from the cold. There are not many groceries being sent to the central relief committee now, with the exception of flour, but large quantities of clothing are being received. This is as- sorted and distributed to the best possible advantage. Had Not Eaten Since Sunday Morning. While a Star reporter was in the office of the central relief committee this morning a one-armed colored man dressed in rags en- tered and asked for assistance. “But we are not giving out anything here,” explained Mr. Wall, the clerk. “You had better go to the police.” “I have been out at the ninth precinct station,” said the colored man, “and I've been to the Associated Charities, but I touldn’t get anything.” Mr. Wall expressed sorrow for the poor man, but repeated that he coul not attend to his wants there. “I don't want to starve to death,” said the unfortunate man, ‘‘but I haven't had a mouthful to eat since Sunday morning."” ‘The reporter took him to the Central Union Mission dining room and gave him a ticket for a full meal. He was introduced to Mrs. Pratt, who co! the dining room, and this kindhearted woman saw that the man was given a substantial din- Johnson was the name given by the man, and, although he only had one arm, he was willing to perform any amount of work for his meal. Sunday morning Mrs. Pratt got together nearly one hun men who are “on the road,” and a religious service was held, and then they were taken to Wesley Chapel where the pastor preached an’ appropriate sermon to them. Arrangements are now being made for a similar service next Sun- day, it being Mrs. Pratt's intention to serve them breakfast, if possible. The Dining Room. The Union Mission dining room is getting more popular every day. Now there are about three hundred persons fed there each day, and the number is constantly increas- ing. At police headquarters Chief Clerk Sylvester is still receiving requests for rent | money, as well as for food and fuel. The small fund from which some rents were paid has been exhausted, and no more money for this purpose is being given. The citizens’ committee received yester- day, besides the substantial aid of food, clothing, &c., an order from C. Eber for one ton of coal; John F. Sheiry, one ton of coal; Schneider & Behrens, 1,000 loaves of bread; John N. Boone, one* ton of coal; John T. Walker Sons, one ton of coal und one cord of wood; M. Sells, one ton of coal. The Department Employes. The citizens’ committee on canvass today issued the following appeal: The citizens’ committee appointed to can- vass the District for contributions of money jand supplies for the relief of the destitu- tion among the unemployed ‘of the city, which is daily growing more serious in ex- tent, appeals again to the clerks and em- ployes of the goverrment departments to give something from their monthly salaries to the relief fund. Let no one hesitate to give because he thinks the sum he is able to contribute too small to be considered. Every penny is needed. The committee has suggested, and trusts the suggestion will be generally adopted, that some one in every room or division be chosen to receive and account for the contributions of his fellow clerks. Where this is not done it is hoped the individual clerks will send their contributions to the chairman of the com- mittee, room 20, Washington Loan and Trust building, either directly or through a member of the committee, or if it is more convenient send what they have to give to the office of one of the daily newspa- pers. GEORGE TRUESDELL, Chairman Citizens’ Committee on Canvass. MR. GRINDER’S RIDE, And His Harmless Purpose in Draw- ing a Pistol. Joseph Grinder, ‘who keeps a grocery store corner of 4th and L streets south- | west, Is afflicted with the palsy, and it is | Probably due to his shaky condition that Policeman Bowers was alive and able to appear in court against him today. A week ago last Saturday Grinder, loaded up with | strong drink and a revolver, went to the | oyster wharf to purchase some bivalves. When he appeared on the wharf his horse was going at a breakneck speed, and Mr. Brown, an aged man, who was unable to | get out of his way, was knocked down. |Mr. Brown's son, Mr. Birch and others went in pursuit of Grinder, who succeeded jin stopping his animal before the end ot the wharf was reached. Grinder evidently thought he was going to be pulled from his buggy and roughly handled and so he drew a pistol from his pocket and snapped it in Brown's face. Some men on the wharf went in search of a policeman and Grinder then drove off. A short while afterward Policeman Bow- ers saw Grinder near the 7th street wharf, and when he went toward him the latter drew his pistol and fired two. shots at him, neither of which took effect. The officer in turn fired one shot to intimidate the man, who was under the influence of liquor, and then he was taken to the police station. Grinder’s statement to Judge Miller was that he took the pistol with him to the wharf for seif protection and he drew it because he thought the men were going to pull him from the buggy. He denied that he intended to shoot the officer. Judge Miller fined him $150 in two: cases and he paid the fine. —_——>— MASKS AND PRIZES, The Members of the German Maenner- chor Give Their Annual Masquerade Ball. Masonic Temple presented a lvely scene last evening, the occasion being the an- ; Qual grand masquerade ball of the German Maennerchor. There was a large attend- ance and as almost all were in masks the contest for prizes was unusually lively. The committee on arrangements consisted of Peter Mattern, chairman; E. Waldecker, Carl Scaulz, R. Saur and Carl Duehring. The rezeption committee comprised H. Voll- mer,C. Pfingst, B. F. Schubert, A. Schwarz, A. Laupp, A. Ebert, T. L. Schmidt, George J. Besser, A. Duelhring, A. Lerch, W. A. Engel, Otto Sturm, Jacob Brueger, Theodore Lohmeyer and Henry Lerch. The floor committee was composed of C. Richter, A. Maughtz and A. Wolf. The committee on prizes, consisting of Otto Sturm, Bernhardt Schubert and B. F. Sawyer, announced the ‘following as the winners: First group, “Just Landed,” H. | E. Grieb, Mrs. Grieb, the Misses Grieb, Miss | Kumell,’ Lewis Imhoff, M. Brockhauz and | Katie Stump; second group, foot ball team, Oscar Vogt, Ed Brinkman, E. Schueler, |John Horner, George Jones, Fred Loch: |boehier, John Reese, C. Langley, George Bowie, George Kummer and Hardy Wilson, representing the Canterbury Athletic Club: finest mask, lady, Miss Mary Mellick, as a j shepherdess; ‘inest mask, gentleman, Carl Gurdlach, as_an oriental king; best ‘comic mask, lady, Mrs. Vollmer, as a ragpicker; gentleman, John J. Dasenbrock, as a Mod- carrier. President H. Vollmer and C. Rich- ter received special prizes for their efforts in making the ball a success. REELS: i $1.25 to Baltimore Via Baltimore and Ohio Saturday, February 3. Tickets good on all trains, ‘and valid for return until the following Monlay. On same day tickets will be sold from Balti- | more to Washington at the same rate. * ner and then gave him an overcoat. Giles| i POINTS FOR VISITORS. to Be Sent Out by the is of Pythi Committee. A regular weekly meeting of the execu- tive committee of the Knights of Pythias encampment was held last night at Pyth- jan headquarters in the Warder building. Chairman Richard Goodhart presided and Secretary A. F. Medford recorded the pro- ceedings. Communications from several of the subcommittees were read and acted upon. The special subcommittee appointed at the last meeting for the preparation cf @ suitable circular letter to be sent out by the executive committee reported as fol- lows: 1. That the executive committee take the necessary steps at once to procure a suitable site on which eating places may be kept for the convenience of those in the camp and then advertise for proposals and conclude contracts for catering to them,and that the circular state generally at what price meals may be had in town, and state that the committee will endeavor to perfect arrangements by which meals may be had at or near camp at most advantageous prices. 2. That it furnish the special committee on the preparation of circular with the scale of prices at which accommodations may be had at hotels and boarding houses by the day and by the week, with number of persons to be put in each room at the prices given, so that the same may be quoted in the circular to be issued. In ad- dition to these recommendations the com- mittee decided that the circular, in process of preparation, should be printed on the letter-head of the executive committee and should contain information as follows: Points for Visitors. 1. That floored tents, ice and straw would be furnished to the Sir Knights in camp free of cost to them. 2. That carriages can be procured at the lowest obtainable prices through the executive committee and its agencies. 3. That the subcommittee on pub- lic comfort and information: will establish offices at each of the depots, with competent men in charge, provided with a list of those who have secured accommodations in ad- vance, and all who apply to them will be provided with an escort to their respective tions, 4. That a list of all respectable hotels and boarding houses, with the prices and capacity of each, is now being prepared by the committee on public comfort, and to prevent imposition each one of them will be inspected before being listed. 5. And that it should also contain blank list of interrogatories to be answered by each division as follows: How many Sir Knights of your division will go into camp and desire cots? Address Notley Anderson, chairman committee on camp. How maly members and friends of the order (not go- 1s into camp) will accompany your divi- sion? Address J. H. Mitchell, chairman public comfort committee. For how many of them do you desire accommodations pro- vided and reserved at hotels and boarding houses, and at what rates? Address J. H. Mitchell as above. At what time does your division expect to leave home? On what road will you enter Washington? What is the day and hour of your anticipated ar- rival here? Will you telegraph this in- formation on the day of your departure to the chairman of the committee on re- ception of the Uniform Rank, John C. Yost, M15 Yth street northeast. The report of the committee was approv- ed and it was ordered to print the circular letter. The committee will hold its next meeting at Pythian headquarters, Febru- ary —< IN THE LAW SCHOOLS. The Debating Societies, Moot Court 7 en, &e. The president of the Georgetown Law Schcol Debating Society, Mr. John J. Dolan, has appointed as a committee to arrange the debates for the term of the present officers Mr. John Irwin, jr., of the post graduate class, Mr. W. E. Coleman of the senior class, and Mr. M. B. Waldron of the junior class. At the meeting of the Debating Society of the National Law School on Friday even- ing last officers for the ensuing term were elected as follows: C. F. Hathaway, presi- dent; ‘Shelby Clarke, first vice president; C. E. Paul, second vice president; N. R. Metcalf, secretary; Mr. Gill, treasurer; S. S. Symonds, sergeant-at-arms. .The debate for the evening was upon the subject ‘Re- solved, That Congress should appropriate money for the relief of the poor.” Nearly every member of the society took some part in the debate, Mr. Paul for the nega- tive and Mr. Hathaway for the affirmative taking the lead for their respective sides. The question was decided in the negative. An invitation to a joint debate with Colum- bian was received and accepted. The post graduate class at the National University Law School has taken steps looking to the formation of an association of the alumni of that school. A meeting of the alumni will be held soon. In the moot court at the National the following cases have come up during the past week: In equity case No. 5 the de- murrer of the defendants was tained and an appeal to the court of appeals noted. The attorneys in this case are Messrs. Mitchell and Bigelow for the plaintiffs, and Messrs. Parker and P. Poole for the de- fendants. The point involved is the right of a leinor to enforce his lien against a leasehold interest which has been forfeited subsequent to the commencement of work. Case No. 7 at law has been submitted. The point in dispute is that of the proper joinder of parties. Messrs. Symonds and Tibbetts appeared for the plaintiffs and Messrs. E. ¥Y. Mitchell and Prindle for the defendants. In law case No. 9 the special demurrer of the defendants was sustained. The at- torneys were Messrs. De Haven and Clarke for the plaintiffs and Messrs. Crowley and Hains for defendant. Equity case No. 10 was heard Saturday evening. The point in- volved is the validity of a bequest to an executor in trust for the Roman Catholic Church in Washington, D. C., most in need thereof. The case was not concluded and the argument will be continued at the next session of the court. Messrs. Bowen and Campbell appeared for the plaintiff And Messrs, Lockwood and Gore for the de- fendant. The. subject for debate at Columbian Saturday night was the federal election laws. = MERIDIAN CIRCLE, Which is to Cost #10,000 and Will Be Placed in the Naval Observator Mr. W. R. Warner of Columbus, Onio, is at the Ebbitt. Mr. Warner is silent part- ner of the star gazers. He is a manufac- turer of astronomical instruments, and is pretty fluent on things celestial. The rea- son of his visit is to see the people at the naval observatory in relation to the new meridian circle, which is soon to be added to the equipment of that institution. “A meridian circle,” said Mr. Warner, “is one of those instruments employed in making exceedingly nice calculations and comput- ing things down to a tenth of a second. A telescope is used in drawing the planets down to the earth and getting humanity up to them, but for very fine calculations the meridian circle is used. This instrument is being made for the home observatory now, and will cost $10,000. It will be one of the best of its kind extant.” Mr. Warner told The Star man a great deal about the big telescope which his firm sent to the world’: fair, and which was so big that it had to be put in the central aisle of the manufac- tures building. It was 25 per cent bigger than that at the Lick observatory. It was a credit to the country, and brought the planets into close range. —_——— The Sixth Battalion Won. In the presence of a large audience, some of the spectators being ladies, the rifle match between the engineer corps and the sixth battalion, D. C. N. G., was shot off last evening at the brigade gallery, and re- sulted in a victory for the sixth battalion team. Lieut. W. P. Vale, inspector of rifle practice, sixth battalion, commanded the winners; the engineer team was captained by Lieut. G. B, Young, inspector of rifle practice. ‘The score in detail was as follows: Sixth battalion—Wlilcox, 43; Adkins, 43; Kirk, 42; Lieut. Baird, 41; Private Blanton, 43; Corp. Davenport, 44; Swigert, 40; King, 43; Sergt. Whipp, 42; Private McLane, 36. Total, 417. ~ Engineer corps+Lieut. A. O. Hutterly, Lieut. F. W. Holt, 42; Private Taylor, 38; Private Gapen, 34; Lieut. Drury, 41; Sergt. Dickey, 32; Corp. Carlton, 33; Private Pol- lard, 40; Private Scott, 46; Private Aibertie, 41. Total, 394. At the conclusion of the match a “scrub” team from the engineer corps made the fol- lowing score, and exulted greatly thereat: Hadger, Vheeler, 40; Rose, 45; Harvey, 40; Talmadge, 42; Shaw, 43; Dennison, 44; ga 45; Miller, 35; Colladay, 36. Total, es Sale of furniture at 901 R street north- west by Sloan & Co. at 10 a.m. tomorrow.— Advi AMUSEMENTS. asin gant epg na hearin PE Althovgh still a young man, and Washington last night where one could find ‘‘April Weather” except at Albaugh’s Opera House, and even there it was only @ name and an unreality of the stage. “April Weather” is the refreshing title Mr. Clyde Fitch has given to the latest play in Mr. Sol Smith Russell's repertory, and it made its first Washington appearance last night before a fine large audience, not- withstanding the deterrent meteorological conditions, Whatever Mr. Russell does he does well, and he does much more for Mr. Fitch’s play than Mr. Fitch ever did, for without Mr. Russell it would need a buzz- saw or a pile-driver to encourage its move- ment. With Mr. Russell in the lead, sup- ported by some excellent people, “April Weather” is one of those innocent, idyllic, sel?-abnegating,mellifiuous, pathetic-humor- ous plays which always send an audi+nce away trom the theater with a pleasant taste in its mouth. Mr. Russell as Raphael Rud is thé hero, a poor artist, who is a good angel to a mother and two children deserted by a husband and father, and when they think him dead and Raphael is about to marry her, along comes the other man and Raphael retires, for she loves her husband and he explained everything satis- factorily. The other man, Jack Phelps, was played by Mr. Orrin Johnson with fine skill and to. feeling. The two children, Boss and Toots, by Viola McNiel and Frankie lynn, w&s done so prettily as to capture every woman in the house and all the mar- ried men. Another bright and catchy char- acter was Kitty, the housemaid, by Miss Annie Blancke, who at times divided nonors with the star. Miss Radcliffe, Miss Kate Blancke and Miss Lester were all quite equal to the requirements, as in fact was everybody, Oné of the best things in the play was Mr, Russell's entracte speech, which he always carries with him loaded. New National Theater.—There is always a welcome for one of Charles Hoyt’s pro- ductions for the sake of the fun it is sure to contain. To be sure, he sometimes of- fends, but he does it in such a frank, un- conscious fashion that he finds ready for- givene: There are many things in “The Milk ite Flag,"”" which was presented at the New National Theater last night, which are likely to strike a refined mind as being distinctly unsuitable as topics for a Hoyt creation. It is possible to make suspended animation serve as a text for much merriment, but the treatment should be delicate and judicious. As it is, “A Milk White Flag’’starts out quite happily as a satire on the militia, but before it closes develops into a blunt, though, perhaps, unintentional satire on the sentiment which prompts respect to the dead, on ordinary good manners and, emphatically, on the modern American play. Fortunate- ly, though, the joility quite overshadows the objectionable elements, and the audi- ence laughs and forgets the gruesomeness of it all. The stage is full of clever people almost all the time; the costumes are rich and tasteful, and the groupings and bits of incidental diversion are characterized by that careful finish which gives completely the effect of spontaneity so desirable in entertainments of this kind. The music is exceedingly well interpreted. In the third act one of the choruses from good old “Pinafore” is sung, and it is given with a fervor and sweetness which almost makes one wish that more of the opera could be heard, even at a@ sacrifice of some of the dialogue and music especially provided for the occasion. The original music is very pleasing, however, nearly everything being distinctly “catchy.” The cast comprises — of conspicuous ability. Charles jtanley is a comedian of substantial merit, and Isabelle Coe is, as her admirers in the play frequently assert, “a mighty fine woman.” Sam Weston is droll; Rillie Deaves is demure and graceful; Frank Law- ton whistles as melodiously as eny bird that ever carrolled. The girls are pretty, and everybody, including the audience, seems happy. Academy of Music.—Last night was the kind of a night when blue jeans, with a water-proof finish, was an excellent thing to clothe oneself in, and a lot of people put it on at the Academy. “Blue Jeans” is perennial, and it comes around to us now, as the flowers in spring, as the sunshine in summer, the harvests in autumn and the snow in winter. As it appeared last night at the Academy it was much as it used to be, only in its cast were new people, but the whizzing saw, the barbecue, the Hoosier hurrahs and other bluejeansiosyn- crasies were there in all their pristine glory, and they swung the audience along at an exhilarating gait from start to finish. They always did, they always will. Miss Anna Belmont is a merry June in a pleas- ant sunshine, and Harry B. Bradley, An- drew Robson, E. L. Snader, Wallace D. Shaw, Charles Udell, Mrs. Charles Ed- monds and Marian Strickland are good People in good parts, The Rising Sun Roar- ers and the Columbia Quartet (new) are gréat attractions. There is a number of new things in the play, but in the main it is the good old “Blue Jeans’ that won’t rip, tear nor ravel. Harris’ Bijou Theater.—The regular first- night crowd attended the Bijou last night to witness the initial performance of “My Jack,” that powerful realistic drama that has .won success all over the world. The play is one of absorbing interest and keeps the audience spell-bound from the rise of the curtain. Barry Johnstone, as Jack Meredith, acquitted himself well, as did Claude H. Brooke, as Ciro Panitza, a vag- abond Greek. The comedy was furnished by Charles Frew, who, as Patrick Doolan, gave a charming piece of character acting. Miss Ethel Barrington, as Dorothy Pres- cott, made an acceptable heroine, and shared the honors with Miss Mary Lytton, who essayed the character of Sall, a fisher- woman. Again tonight. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The City Sports Big Show opened a week's engage- ment at Kernan's last night to good bus- iness. A roaring one-act comedy, entitled “& Hot Night,” opened the show. Ham- burghetta introduced her ous slack wire performance in full street attire, and won merited applause. Then came the Sis- ters Darling, in character song: Brothers, the popular gymnasts; the great chalienge ballet, Cyrene, the queen of Terpsichore; Snyder and Buckley, in a mu- sical turn; the Imperial Trio, in grotesque dancing; Mazuz and Abacco, the acrobatic comedians. “The Merry Buccaneers” clos- ed the performance, introducing Girard Leon, with his wonderful trained donkeys. Again tonight. The driving storm did not prevent a good-sized audience from assembling in Metzerott Hall last night to enjoy the second piano recital of Jos. Slivinski. This gentleman came here without any preliminary puffing, and, in fact, some musicians were rather unfavor- ably disposed toward him, because of the assertions made by those who had known of his career in Europe, that he was the superior of Paderewski. But at his first recital last Friday night he demonstrated that he was an artist in the highest sense of the word. He is a master of technique equally with his distinguished compatriot, while his intellectual grasp of the meaning of the composer he interprets is greater. Last night he emphasized the favorable im- pression he had created at his first recital, and aroused positive enthusiasm in his au- dience. His program was severely classical, and although there were several numbers that were familiar to lovers of music, they were invested with fresh interest by Sli- vinski's readings. This is true particularly of the Beethoven Sonata and Schumann's “Papillons.” No two schools of musical theught and expression could be wider apart and yet Slivinski comprehended both and interpreted each in the most satisfac- tory manner. His playing is clean and without slurring, the enunciation of each note being distinct, and he holds his audi- ence by the power of the feeling he infuses into his work. His group of Chopin compo- sitions probably pleased the audience, as a whole best, and in response to the ap- pleuse which greeted their conclusion he returned and gave the waltz in C suarp minor by the same author. His technical skil! was thoroughly shown in Liszt's Tar- antella “Venezia E. Napoli,” and the audi- ence was so pronouncedly enthusiatic that he was obliged to come back even as some were leaving the hall. The people quickly Consumption Checked “Catarrh troubled me very seriously for over @ year. I had a dull aching sensation in the top of my head, and the usual dis- charge from the nose. I became so bad that mornings 1 could do nothing but hawk and spit. My lungs were also being raj idly aitected, and had It not been for Hood's Sarsaparilla I would have filled CONSUMPTIVE’S GRAVE long ago. I have taken abaut ten bottles of Hood's Sarsapurilla, which have effectually cured me. Before resorting to this medicine 4 used ail the catarrh remedies, inbalants ‘and local applications I heard of. None of them seemed to reach the seat of the disease. In fact I grew worse while usi these remedies. purifying I owe my cure to the bl re of Hood's Sarsaparilia.”” MINMIE M. KEYSER, Pataskala, Ohio. HOOD'S PILLS cure nausea, sick head- ache, Indigestion, Viliousness. "25e. BABY'S SKIN AND SCALP Cleansed, purified and beautified by Cuticura Soap, greatest of skin purifiers and beautifiers, as well as purest and sweetest of toilet and nursery soaps. Only cure for pimples and blackheads, because the only preventive of inflammation and clogging of the pores, the cause of most complexional disfig- urations. Sold everywhere, reseated themselves and listened with re- newed pleasure to Heyman’s “Elfenspeil” und then again loudly applauded the per- with an appearance even more youthful than his actual years, Slivinski has ie ve yhe ot the most satisfying pianists who has visited Washington in years. He is easily the greatest of the young genera- tion of performers and one must go back to D'Albert, Von Bulow and Rubenstein to fird his equal. petaner a THE METHODIST ALLIANCE. A Well Attended Reception to the ‘Members of That Denomination. Last night, in spite of wind and weather, the Methodist Ailiance of the District held their long-planned reception to the Metho- dists of Washington, and the Foundry M.E. Church, at the corner of I4th and G streets northwest, was well filled with an interesting Methodists of this city. A large number of pastors, members of official boards and others were present, and the evening rased off pleasantly with some rousing speeches, some facetious re- marks, and a social time all around. Rev. C. W. Baldwin opened the meeting with a brief prayer, after which Dr. Henry R. Naylor, the presiding elder of the District, who occupied the chair, gave a short sketch of the growth and purposes of the society. He said that it represented as many 48 7,000 grown Methodists and as many more children, for whose interest it was work- ing, and although its property did not ex- ceed $800,000 in value, «it had assumed a debt of $70,000, nothing daunted. It was working for the interests of the denomina- tion as a whole in this city, and would strive to help needy churches, pay fot nec- essary improvements, and do all that could be done by a united effort to further the cause of Methodism. Rey. L. B. Wilson, pastor of Wesley M. E. Church, followed with an entertaining address, while after him the Rev. George Elliott of Dumbarton M. E. Church, in Georgetown, held the attention of the audi- ence with a plea for greater church unity. After the speeches an informal time was enjoyed by everybody. The name of the Methodist Alliance will shortly be changed to the Methodist Union of the District. The committee which had in charge the matter of changing the name drew up and submitted a new constitution to the organization at the last regular meeting. Although the matter will not be finally acted upon by the society until the next quarterly meeting, the change of name is favored by all and will, of course, be made. ———————————— ACLOCK Out of order shows iton the face. When the human ‘25 cents s box, CITY ITEMS. Spectal Prices for Ten Days Only On Maple Sirup, “Sun Rise "Tea, Pickles of every description, Quail Brand Rolled Oats, Corn Grits and Velvet Meal, Aunt Abby Mince Meat, Sardines, Rock and Rye for colds, Fine Old Spanish Sherry, Finest Layer » Old Rye Whiskies, French Brandy, California Brandy, Old Irish and Scotch Whisky, Very Old Do- mestic Wines in bottles, Speer’s Unfer- mented Grape Juice and Groceries of all kinds. Come early. METZGER’S GRO- CERY, 417 7th st. n. ptad aa Pure Rye Whisky, 5 Years Old, @5e. at. Port Wine, rich and crusty, 50c. qt. Sherry Wine, pale and mellow, 50c. qt. Golden Catawba, heavy-bodied, 25c. bot. Process Four, $1.25, 65c., 35c. sack. Process Flour, $1, S5c., 30c. sack. it - P. R. Wilson, 934 7th st. n. w. cn > cr rnb $3.00 for $2.00. Cabinet Photographs reduced to $2. Es- tabrook, 711 Pa. ave. 4a30-e03t ast ESS No Safer Remedy can be had for and Colds, or any trouble of the Throat, than “Brown's Bronchtal Troches.” Price 25 cents. Sold only in boxes. Phillip’ Digestible retains the nutritious cocoa butter. 3 ——— Thirty-day Clearance and Removal Sale at 1402 14th street northwest. Sale now in progress. This is the time to buy Cutlery, China and Glassware. ja20-12t Every Large City Has Its Exclusive Diamond —establishment and we occupy that posi- tion im Washington. We carry a larger stock of Diamonds than any store in the city. We import direct from the mine agents “in the rongh’ and bay at almost half the prices paid by ordinary jewelers, hence can quote almost half their prices. ‘The small interest obtainable upon safe securities and the big risk in buying others has led the shrewdest eapitalists to invest large sums in diamonds and you cannot do Detter than they. Get our prices for com- parison. SPECIAL—Marquise Rings, 18 small dia- monds, $25. Jacobs Bros., LEADING DIAMOND IMPORTERS, 1229 Pa. Ave. x» Men’s Derbies, $1.50. UST opened, a case of Men's Black Derbies—same quality advertised by certain houses every now And then as a “special bargain” at $1.90. Our Price, $1.50. ‘We don’t only sell as cheap as any, but cheaper than many. Willett & Ruoff, Don’t Delay Having your feet attended to. instant ‘and permanent relief we p ua PROF. J. J. GEORGES & SON, Foot Parlors, 1115 Pa. ave. n.w. Sto 6 p.m. Sundays, 9 tol p.m. {029 If There’s An Off Room ailments. N —— In the ho such as the bath. —— room or hall room, that is not —— heated a small gas siove is andis- sable. "No. better Foner, prices “eleswhees” @2.50 ack The E. F. Brooks Co., 531 15th St. N.W. ss Physical Culture Corset Co. Buys some of our regular Oy $1.50, $1.75 and $2 BLACK 2 sce them. They're the best the money ever bought. Physical Culture Corset Co. If you’re a housekeeper you'll appreciate these prices: Ham Boilers, 29c. “Gold-band’”’ Cups and Saucers, 73c.a set. ‘AA’ Wash Boilers, 46c. Foot Tubs, 29c. Wash. Variety Store, 824 7th St. pe in the assortment. They're made of good whalebone and the best black Farmer Satin. It's worth vour while to gathering of representative | CARHART & LEIDY. Less Than Half Price. To make a profit on coats at this time of the year is out of the question. We're satisfied to Jet them go at a loss, They won't hold out for you to take your leisure. 2 Ladies’ $7.50 Coats, size 83, now $2.50 each. 6 Ladies’ $10.50 Coats, now $3.50. 4 Ladies’ $18 Coats, sow $7.50. 6 Ladies’ $20 Conte, mow $8.50. 7 Misses’ $5.50 to $9.00 Coats, 12 to 16 years, now $2.50 each. 4 Misses’ $10.50 t0 $12 Coats, 14 to } 16 years, now $3.50. ~Carhart & Leid 928 7th St.& 706 K Chafing Dishes. here. $2.75, $4 up. Chafing Dishes, 75, per, $2.25 aad $3. With or without bot water pan. Wilmarth & Edmonston, Uiners nay sie nad Touder talk amore . but their offers fall short of our standard in Stock. Our’ famous | “WEAR b ogee —— $4 AND Fags are nd Sines. all at 8, Goad te = S ‘Burry— EDIONSTON, 1334 F St. N.W. e 2 519 ith St. ja26 Nickel-plated Any Honest Man can get credit of us for Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, Stoves, etc., =-a. whole house full if he wants it--and the amount isn’t meas- ured by the size of his promises--but the sin- cerity of ’em. All the “Equitable Credit System” asks--or wants--is a square deal--Agree to pay only what you can ae when--and do House & Herrmann, 917, 919, oat and 923 7th St. wz 636 Dass. Ay. REMINGTON’S Sure Cure . FOR Rheumatism And Gout 1 perhaps the most wonderful of 19th century remedies. It owes ite existence to its unfailing success. Cares every case, no matter how se vere. Batis alinty to ap |*(ee eee cccccoccce Jol |; Doubts Are Wise. Crown and Bridge work a specialty. Dental o DAS s’n, Cor. 7th and D n.w. In Baltimore—i N. Charles st. ja20 SCEUMECEEEEEEE EELS What We ARE -DOING TO TEER UPEUU CXEeerny PUSH BUSINESS Any peir of George BE. Barpard Co.'s $5 or $6 Shoes for $3.75. Ladies’ $3.50 Shoes for $2.65. Ladies’ $4 Shoes (smali sizes) for $1.63. Men's $2.75 Congress for $1.65. Men's $5 Calf Shoce for $3.75. ‘Men's §@ French Patent Calf for $3.75. THE WARREN SHDE HOUSE (GEO. W. RICH), 919 F Street N. W. ‘The People’s Resort for Genuine Bargains. jal5 CREREEUEEE EEE ESESERES SIND : The “Reversible’”’ Mattress | Costs no more than the ‘one-sided’ mat- » tress. Accept no ;| substitute. For sale by dealers through- out the District. ja20 ox Indorse It. Lister's Dentifrice “+ ing fermentation and decay, branch as it now is in surgery highly indurse it. 25c. and bere only. W. S. Thompson’s Pharmacy, 703 15th st. Leading Dentists combines all the modern essential aromatic untixeptics of an ideal “‘tooth-and-gum food" in prevent- nd as an ef- fective cleansing agent. It is destined to make Prof. Lister's name as famous in this Muny leading dentists employ it and 11TH AND F STS. bs OPEN FROM 9 A. M. TOS P. M. ' See reeroreserrecsesoes A CUP OF \| a ; BOULLION fing and Stimulating... can be madein three mmutes, thus; Take « cup of boing bot water, stir in e quarter tes spoon (not more) of Liebig Company’s ° > ° Ps . ° . « : . ° * ° . . ° ° . PIFETTLUE LT seesecesesose Is It Wrong To sell goods cheaper than other dealers when you sell them at # fair profit? Deslers who want to double their money say bad words at us for selling All-bair Mattress, $6.95 (they get $12.50): Folding Beds, $7.95; Rug Parlor Suites, §27.30 (sold elsewhere, &e. cash wit price we everything All-wool Car. Bed, $2.9; Single, S-apring Lounge, $3.50; Best > Fine Turkish Couch, very 8 regu lar price, $25: Tumblers. $1 dos; all furnisd every room im your Remem ber, we have one way to do business—that is THE RIGHT WAY. Anything you buy not ss repre seuted movey will be refunded upon reture of seme. If there ever was a time to look after the price that time is upon you now. Make out your list and come and see. 2810-12 71H, BET. P AND @ KW.