Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1894, Page 8

small profit, but of thoroughly ri 3 - LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Poreeast Till $ p.m. Sunday. For the Distriet of Columbia. Maryland and Virginia: Fair weather; fresh westerly — slightly cooler tonight; warmer Sun- Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at 8 &.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 64; condi- tion, 02; receiving reservoir, temperature, @; condition at north connection, 80; con- dition at south ae Ce egy Yeservoir, temperature, 60; condition - fluent gate house, 25; effluent gate house,23. — THE “BAY STATE” LAWN MOWER. Every prospective buyer of a Lawn Mower intends to get the best. The market is full of mowers, and unless the buyer is informed on the subject he will very likely a worthless and unsatisfactory The “Bay State” is superior to mowers, and is sold with an ab- solute and unconditional guarantee. — 4450 each. We are also selling a mower for $3.50. Mechanics’ Tools of all descriptions at lowest prices. Garden Tools of every kind. Steel Rakes, 2 cents; Trowels at 10 cents; ‘Hoes, 20 cents; Spades, 40 cents each. ‘The system of selling every article at a quality, is a regular principle with us. CHAS. T. CA) RTER & CO., 8 doors from 6th st. 606 Pa. ave. nw. —o———— INDUCEMENTS TO SHOPPERS. At the Milne Assignee Sale, 1231 G st. ‘The entire stock is being sold at one-third original prices—which includes handsome leces of Parlor and Dining Room Furni- Rare, French Cretonne and Momie Cloth Qn 8 to Gyard lengths), and handsome, ich Wall Papers. The latter 5c. a roil up. Electric Fans and Lights. Kuehling. Sceaintangeannaeie EPICURES SAY that Freund’s Bisque Ice Cream is the best they ever ate—served to homes as often per week as desired. $15 10th st. n.w. Matured Standard Clarets for refined households—Ordinary Virginia, 25c. at; Ives, Virginia, # doz, both admit coplous ailu- fon; 1887 Sante Kosa, Cal, $8; Olivine Burgundy, Cal., $4; Lalande’s oc, CHR. XANDER, 909 7th street ee Hempler, Optician, removed to cor. 6th and ave. Laid New Wall Papers.—Skilled workmen.— Rooms papered for $2 up. Satisfaction as- sured. Call or write. Monday and Tuesday Only—Rest sugar- cured hams (large), 10c.; small, 12c.; shoul- ders, 8c. J.T. D. PYLES’ STORES, 412 4th street southeast, 18 7th street north- east, 1904 7th street northwest. Cor. Washington and Monroe sts., Anacostia. coteceny ves manila FUSSELL’S ICE CREAM 4s good.—Fifteen flavors to choose from. ivered anywhere any time 1427 New ork avenue. SOE See Tere High Grade, Low Grade Wall Papers ‘Veerhoff's, 916 7th street. —_ Lighting rods and electric bells. Kuehling. i Lace Cleaning Demt-Neuf, Bornot, 1103 G street. ptt rio Path uote ‘To help boom the building trade and keep hands employed I have reduced price of Charcoal Tin Roofing to $4.50 per Square. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa. ave. Low es- timates on Furnaces and Plumbing. Tel.984. a eaten Standard Granulated Sugar, 4 1-2 cents. ‘The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co, aegis Wedding Bouquet Cigars, the best. Al- ‘ways standard. Benj. Whiteside, 1921 Pa.av. Plants thrive to perfection in RESER- VOIR VASES. which cost less than the or vase, Full line at Morsell’s, 1105 7 st. — For Partial Cleaning or eee y ‘street. CITY AND DISTRICT. = AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. "s Opera House.—Eugene Tomp- ‘Wins’ grand production, “The Black Crook.” New National Theater.—Rose Coghlan in *Forget-Me-Not.” Academy of Music—Jennie Yeamans in “Jane.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Rentz- Santley Novelty Company. Convention Hall (Sth and L sts n.w.).— . , we eye of the famous Midway of the world’s Columbian exposi- es ‘ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Mount Vernon.—By Pennsylvania railroad every hour daily. Marshall Hall—Macalester leaves at 11 @ m.and2:30p.m . Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Mattano for Mattox Creek and intermediate landings at 7 a.m. Tally-Ho Coach, 511 13th street, for Ar- Mngton and Cabin John bridge. ae A Temperance Prize Contest. Perseverance Lodge, No. 2, of the Inde- pendent Order of Good Templars, has de- ¢ided to institute a novel and interesting contest of @ literary character that cannot fail to prove beneficial to the great cuuse of temperance. For several years past it has been the custom of Mr. W. J. Demorest to offer silver medals to be contested for by youss ladies and gentiemen in reciting se- tions relating to temperance. Several bolders of such medals are residents of ‘Washington, and it is the purpose of Perse- verance Lodge to have them all compete in ® similar contest for a handsome gold med- al The patro es of the enterprise are Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Teller, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Dolph and Mrs. Pickler, and its success is e@s well assured as that of a deserving and attractive entertainment can be. lees Found Dead in Bed. Last evening, about 8 o'clock, Mrs. Craig, an elderly woman, who lived at No. 411 151-2 street, was found dead in bed. Cor- ener Woodward viewed the body today and gave a certificate of death from natural causes. tele Caught in the Machinery. A young man rared Harry Ross, em- Ployed. as a helper in Linger’s mattress fac- tory, caught his arm in the machinery y: terday while at work. The cog-wheels made more than a dozen gashes in his arm. The Emergency Hospital physicians dressed the wound. —>—_—__ Postponed Till Autumn. Owing to the many demands of the vari- us charities this spring among their friends, the lady managers of the Taber- nacle Society have decided to postpone the series of lectures on literary topics, which Bishop Keane had promised to deliver for them until the autumn. ——>__. $1.25 to Baltimore. Via the B. and O. Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 29, tickets good on all train: and good for return until following Mon. On same days tickets will also be sold from Baltimore to Washington at same Fate—Advt. ‘ Seeeletlpitin ea ofore to or- aizations, societies and Sunday schools lor excursions to this delightful resort on the Chesapeake bay. Excursion dates can | now be secured by applying to S. B. Hege, District passenger agent B. and O. R. R., or W. 8. McArthur, Bay Ridge soliciting agent, No. 1351 Pennsylvania ave.—Advt. Chance to buy a gcod house at a small figure, and on very easy terms. Any one} desiring a house or an investment in the | forthwest should attend trustees’ sale of 18% and 1326 Florida avenue northwest, Monday, April 23, at 5 p.m. See adver- tisement of Browning and Darneille, trus- tees, under auction sales.—Advt. ~ Trustees’ sale of four new brick dwellings, gorner of llth and F streets northeast, on Monday, at 4:30 o'clock fp. m. See advt. * ——— Nature’s Sanitarium—The Virginia Hot Springs. These springs, where wealth and fashion have congregated for generations in quest | of health and pleasure, are charmingly lo- eated { the great Warm Springs valley of Virginia, at en elevation of 2,500 feet. ‘The magnifcent new bath house, in charge of | attendants from the best European baths, supplies every variety of bath known to| medical practice or pleasure, at any tem- | erature desired, from a cold plunge to 108 legrees F., the temperature of the water as it fows from the springs. The most com- | ete bathing establishment in America. ‘or particwiars call C. and 0. offices or ad- Greca J. F. Champlin, manager, Hot Springs, | Bath county, Va—Advt i McKENDREE CHURCH Will Tomorrow elebrate Its Forty-Ninth Anniversary. Its Secomd Pastor Will Preach and There Will Be Other Interesting Serviees—Its History. Tomorrow will be the forty-ninth anniver- sary of the McKendree Methodist Dpiscopal Church, on Massachusetts avenue between 9th and 10th streets northwest, and the congregation will celebrate their many years of prosperity by commemorative ser- vices of an interesting nature. The McKendree Church has a unique his- tory, dating back before the middle of the century. It Is the fifth oldest Methodist church in the city, the Dumbarton, the Foundry, the Ebenezer—whose name was changed to the Fourth Street, and within the last few days to Trinity—and the Wes- ley Methodist churches only being older than it is. But not so much on account of its age as on account of the troubles which the church has weathered is its history in- teresting. The church was built in 1845, and an invitation has been sent to all the living pastors who have held it as a charge to be present. It was expected that Rev. William G. Eggleston, the first pastor of the church, would be present and preach, but he, unfortunately, is for the time oon- fined to his bed with sickness. Dr. John H. Dashiell, however, who served the church from "T4 to ‘77, will speak in the morning, and reminiscences will be given by others who may be there. Origin of the Church. In May, 1844, Rev. French S. Evans in- augurated a mission for such localities in the city as were destitute of church facil- ities. His first sermon was to have been preached at the “Northern Liberties” Fire Company’s Hall, a two-story brick butlding which stood within the space now improved as the Mount Vernon Place. The hall, how- ever, was not available and the sermon was delivered from a carpenter's bench with arousing effect, and Mr. John T. Walker —— to build a suitable frame building ‘or mission purposes, if the site and ma- terials were furnished him. For the time, however, Mr. Walker offered them the use of his carpenter shop, where the people con- gregated, sitting on rough inch boards sup- ported by empty boxes, Erecting the Building. A committee, consisting of Zepheniah Jones, Asa Gladmon, James H. Bushby, Michael Rearden and John T. Walker, were appointed to procure a site for the church, and at length obtained the one now occu- pied, although Massachusetts avenue was then a broad undefined roadway,tmpassable for vehicles, by reason of a deep ravine which crossed in front of the lot. Mean- while a Sunday school had been organized, and without any corner stone laying dem- onstration, or as yet an open subscrip- tion book, John T. Walker,Zephaniah Jones and John C, Harkness started to put up the walls of the church. The labor was done in the main by sympathizing mechanics, and encouraged by the public fn general. The congregation wintered in a-school room of- fered by Mr. John E. Norris, but in the spring of 1845 took possession of their meet- ing house and were assigned a pastor by the conference. The Church Dedicated. William G. Eggleston was their first pas- tor, the church being dedicated on April 20, 1845, Rev. William Ryland preaching the sermon. James K. Polk, the President of the United States, and James Buchanan, then Secretary of Stute, with other distin- guished men, were present. Three days later sixty persons joined the church, of whom four only are now left. The church grew and prospered and Mr. Eggleston was followed by Rev. Thomas M. Reese, Rev. Asbury Roszell, Rev. William Hamilton, Rev. Thomas T. Wysong, Rev. George Hildt, Rev. Dabney [os and a second term by Rey. William familton, until Dr. Wm. M. D. Ryan was appointed to the pastorate in "61, at the most critical period in the history ef the church. The church was not a unit in political sentiment, but Dr. Ryan kept the ranks together while he stayed. Begin- ning with the pastorate of Rev. John Thrush, who followed him, however, there was trouble in the flock. A large number withdrew, attempting to start a mission at 6th and U streets. Others went to Foundry and Wesley churches. Finally Rey. Mr. Thrush was transferred to another part of the country, and Rev. Mabury Goheen took his place, the exiles were invited to return, and peace was again restored. Part of the congregation, though, remained away and erganized a church at Union League Hall, the outcome of which was the Hamline Church. Renewed Prosperity. Rev. William Krebs followed Mr. Goheen, and was in turn succeeded by the Rev. S. A. Wilson and Rev. G. W. Cooper. In the pastorate of the latter the church, which was now reasonably large and prosperous, decided to rebuild. This was in 1872. The old church was demolished and the new one erected at a cost of about $27,000. Mr. Cooper was followed by Rev. Dr. John H. Dashiell, Dr. A. H. Ames, Rev. C. H. Rich- ardson, Rev. William S. Edwards, Rev. Mr. Richardson, in a second term, and Dr. L. T. Widerman, the present pastor of the church. ‘The church is now in a most prosperous condition. Only four of the original mem- bers are living, Zephaniah Jones, Rebecca Jones, Thomas Langley of Hamline and Maria*L. Morsell of the Mount Vernon Church South. Mr. Jones is the only one now remaining with McKendree. The first pastor, Mr. Eggleston, now has a charge under the M. E. Church South at Martins- burg, W. Va. ‘Tomorrow's Services. Dr. John H. Dashiell will speak in the morning, and there will be an old-time love feast at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Dr. Widerman went over to Baltimore yester- day, where he expected to get Dr. Morgan or Dr. Macauley, two of the former old presiding elders of Washington, to preach on Sunday evening. The church choir is making special preparations, and the serv- ice promises to be most interesting, both from historic and other standpoints. The present officers of the church are as follows: Trustees, Z. Jones, A. O. Latham, W. P. White, George E. Gartrell, H. P. Pillsbury, A. B. Browne, C. E. Hodgkin and L. W. Worthington; stewards, Z. Jones, W. P. White. Frederick Sioussa, H. L._ Harter, J. J. Souden, A. B. Browne, R. V. Relt, Thomas C. Smith, Charles W. Keyes and William C. Mason. ——_—_ Three Wills Filed. ‘The following three wills were filed with the register of wills yesterday: That of Mary Ellen McDaniel, devising the lot of land on the west side of Washington street between West and Stoddard streets, to her brother, John H. McDaniel, and to his heirs, together with all her household goods; to Mary T. S. McDaniel and Mary Kate Mc- Daniel $850 each, and Charles McDaniel 31,200, With the exception of a few minor bequests, the residue of the estate to Mary T. I. McDaniel and Mary Kate McDaniel. ; John H. McDaniel is constituted executor. That of the late Susan Briscoe, directing the deposition of personal effects to certain friends of the deceased, and the estate as tollows: Three-fourths to go to Lucinda Rideout, and one-fourth to be divided be- tween Annie Wheeler and Charles Gross. Edgar Murphy, a nephew, is named as ex- ecutor. That of Joseph Stettinius, leav- ing all the estate, of whatever nature, to the widow, Mavia R. Stettinius, who is con- stituted exe\utrix without bond. —_——__ Low Rates to Baltimore via B. and 0. Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, the B. and O. will sell round-trip tickets to Baltimore on all trains, valid for re- | turn until following Monday, at $1.25.— Advt. es The Great Antique Sale. The Street sale will continue Monday morning, opening with No. 501 on the cata- legue. The addenda, including fine old prints, engravings, cut glass, plated ware, &c.,’ will be sold Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday.—Advt. —_— Important. Receivers’ sale of $30,000 worth of furnt- ture of every description at 415 7th street northwest, commencing Monday next (April 23,° 1804,) at 10 o'clock, by Thomas Dowling & Co, The sale will be continued daily at 10 o’clock until all is sold. This will be a rare opportunity for bargains, as everything must be closed out, regardless of cost.—Advt, ———__ Saturday and Sunday Excursions to Baltimore. The B. and O. will sell round-trip tickets to timore for all trains, including the Royal Blue Flyer, Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 29, at $1.25. Good for return unt following Monday,—Advt. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1894-TWENTY PAGES.’ AMD: Albaugh’s—A short but brilliant season of dramatic art in its highest form will be inaugurated at Albaugh’s Grand Opera House next Monday night by the cele- brated French tragedian, Mounet-Sully accompanied by the no less well-known actress, Madame Segond-Weber. Mounet- Sully is the leading light of the Comedie Francaise, and his present tour is a limited one because of the fact that he cannot absent himself from that theater long. He is in the ripeness of his genius, and pos- sessed not only of the intensity of expres- sion, which holds the attention and thrills the emotions, but has a graceful figure and @ symmetrical, massively molded physique. His attractive personality makes him par- ticularly strong in the portrayal] of youth. HisHamlet,with which he opens his engage- ment, promises to be one of the most in- ing of the four performances which he will give. He has enjoyed the warmest Praise for the manner in which he has presented, although a Frenchman, this masterpiece of English poetic art to an English-speaking public. Madame Segond- Weber is not less attractive, it is said. She has — of feeling and grace of expression, In appearance she is comely, with dark hair and eyes, and the subtle grace of the Andalusian, although she is @ thorough Partsienne. The tragedy by Sophocles, “‘Oedipe Roi,” in which Mounet- Sully has had so much success, and which is hfs favorite ae will be given on Tues- day night. The modern dramatic version of this grandly terrible work is a most satisfactory one, meeting the requirements of the modern stage, and at the same time Preserving the full spirit of the original classic. On Wednesday night he will p duce Victor Hugo's great play, “Ruy Blas, and on Thursday night, the last of the en- gagement, “Hernani.” Jane Hading has been specially engaged to appear in “Ru: Blas” on Wednesday night, in conjunction with M. Mounet-Sully. ..New National Theater.—Bronson Howard's “Aristocracy” will pay another visit to this city next week at the home of its first pre- sentation—the New National Theater. Academy of Music.—Next week Sardou’s “Americans Abroad” will be again here, and at the Academy of Music, Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The “City Sports,” Flynn and Sheridan's Up-to-date Burlesque Specialty and Novelty Company, will be the attraction at Kernan’s Lyceum Theater next week. It is but a short time since they were here, and this time they Promise an entirely new show, with many new and taking features, foremost of which are the South American beauties and lead- ing female acrobats in the world; the four Nelson sisters, who have just arrived from the Argentine Republic, and have never ap- peared here before. They are remarkable women, and their aggregate weight is 620 pounds; they have a standing challenge of $20,000 to any four male acrobats who can perform their difficult tricks. With the show are the original muscle dancers from the Egyptian Theater, which will be well remembered as the fad on the Midway Plaisance, world’s fair, Chicago. They are Hadg Sheriff, Zara, Violala and Montezo, who will reproduce their native dances in their oriental costumes. An entirely new first part will also be presented, also maay other new acts and faces. The company numbers fully thirty people, and is today the largest, best and most complete organi- zation that has played in the Lyceum this season. w costumes and scenery bave also been added. The old favorites still remain; M'lle Zittella and Crissie Sheridan, the Ar- rold sisters, Snyder and Buckley—“Sohlke” the popular comedians, Matt, Flynn, Phil. Sheridan and Eddie Powers, and the Leardo sistera. Cinderella.—The Carl Marwig Juvenile Pantomime Company of New York city will give “Cinderella,” a pantomime in four acts and many tableaux,etc., at the Grand Opera House the coming week for two nights and one matinee, commencing next Friday, 27th instant. This “Cinderella” is an entirely new adaptation by Prof. Marwig of New York, and the old fairy tale is so arranged as to present many brilliant tableaux and artistic dances by the members of his com- pany, each of whom is a talented artist, and ranging from eight years to eighteen years of age. The costumes are elegant and have all been designed by Prof. Mar- wig, so selected as to form grand pic- tures in tableaux. The rt of Cinderella is played by Miss Zelda ders, a child of ten years and a very charming face and stage presence and a wonderful actress for her years. She is the president of the Anti- Gerry Society in, New York. Miss Marie Richardson, a very talented young miss, is the prince. The two sisters, Clorinda and Thisbe, are personated by Misses Nellie Murray snd Eva Scott. These two sisters also dance the Polka Excentrique. Miss Georgia Bryton, as Pedro, the baron’s serv- ant, is a remarkably fine actress and her Polka Caprice a very catchy dance. The two Chappelle sisters, as Alidora, tutor to the prince, and Dandini, valet to the prince, are very clever; they are known as the only juvenile fencers and have a regular fencing bout in the third act, an@ can handle the foils like veterans. Every one is familiar with the fairy story of “Cinderella,” but not with the elegant manner in which Prof. Marwig’s “Cinderella” is presented, and che children ‘and their parents should not fail to see it, Harry Fisk's Benefit.—The sale of seats for the benefit tendered Mr. Harry C. Fisk by Mr. John W. Albaugh, which occurs at Albaugh’s Grand Opera House on Saturday, May 5, will begin Thursday next. Those holding tickets can then have them exchanged at the box office for reserved coupons without extra cost. Those having Mr. Fisk’s benefit in charge claim it will be the largest ene that has ever occurred in this city. In addition to one act of “Wang,” there will be Miss Annie Lewis, the well-known soubrette; Miss Hel- en Lamont, better known hers as Nellie McCartee; the athletes from the Columbia Athletic Club, and a long Ist of entertain- ing features, which will be announced later. The Summer Opera.—The opening of the Strakosch Opera Company at Albaugh’s Grand House on May 7 will be made a gala night. Manager Allen is having a handsome souvenir program engraved,which will contain a correct plan of the lower flcor and the balcony. The front cover will be embellished with a picture of the en- trance to the new lobby, in five colors. The Strakosch Opera Company, which will ar- rive in this city tomorrow, will be: re- hearsals in the Warhington Light Infantry Hall on Monday. It will be the strongest summer company that has ever interpreted comic opera in Washington. The personnel of the company has been secured from among the highest ranks of the profession. Another good feature of this engagement is the fact that noae of the old “chestnuts” will be repeated. None of the operas to be presented have been heard in this city for many years. The season will open with Girofie-Girofla, with Miss Avery Stra- kosch in the title role. Some of the other members of the company are Miss Alice Hosmer, Miss Jessie Bradbury, Mr. Charles Campbell, Mr. Charles ‘The latter is the husband of Isabelle Urq hart, and a nephew of W. T. Carleton. The Kneisel Quartet—The Kneisel quar- tet has been heard in Washington during the past two years at private concerts, but has not yet appeared in public. Lovers of the most refined form of music—the string quartet—will be pleased to learn that a pub- lic concert has been arranged for May 4, as a testimonial to the quartet by the sub- scribers to the private concerts. The mem- bership of the quartet is from the leading players of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The first violin, Franz Kneisel, has been for seven years the concertmaster of that orchestra; the second violin, Otto Roth, is one of the leading violin players, and is himself a soloist at the orchestral concerts in Boston; the viola ts Louis Svecenski, first viola of the orchestra, and the violoncello is | Alwin Schroeder, first ‘cellist of the orches- tra, who has been heard several times in solos with the orchestra in this city. It is boped that sufficient encouragement will be given to permit the annual repetition of the concert. Subscription list now open at Droop & Son's, 925 Pennsylvania avenue. Barnum and Bailey’s Circus.—The trained animal exposition with this year's new Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth, excited the admiration of the people of New York, where it was first exhibited. Many wild and domestic beasts, a whole company, go through an almost incredible perform- ance, where the lion and the lamb fulfill the Scriptural verse and actually perform in harmony together. To exhibit them proper- ly, an iron-barred arena is erected just out- side the racing track, where all can see the wonderful performances. The show will be here on the srounds at the corner of New York avenue and North Capitol street May 7 and 8, and the new street parade showing all the crowned heads of the world will take place in the morning. PRG ES Rr A Popular Resort—The Virginia Hot Springs. To meet the unprecedented demand for accommodations at this celebrated resort, vhich the Hotel Virginia was unable to pply, The Homestead has been opened sixty days In advance of the usual time for the reception of guests, thus doubling the capacity. For information call at C. and O. offices, 512 or 1421 Pennsylvania avenue.—Advt. -—>—__ The Dry Goods Sale, Corner 20th and Pa. Ave. This sale will be continued on Monday morning next and following days at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thomas Dowling & Co, are the auctioneers.—Advt. ABO! GEORGETOWN. The Linthicum Students’ Entertain- ment—A Railroad Looking for Power. Comedy, tragedy, music and farce com- Frised the program rendered last night at Linthicum Institute. The occasion was the first anniversary of the organization of the Linthicum Students. The hall was splen- didly filled. The first feature of the even- ing was “April Fools,” a sketch full of surprises and spice. Guy V. Collins, James A. Keliher and Nathan Weill impersonated the characters and their work was greeted With appreciation. A vociferously appre- ciated number was the “dagger speech” from “Macbeth,” given by Mr. Edwin Ferry, for years a leading man with prom- inent tragedians and for the past three seasons a successful western star. On a strong encore he rendered beautifully Shakespeare's “Seven Ages.” Mr. E. B. Hay, the principal of the institute, set the house wild with his “Cork Leg’ and other musical selections. Mr. W. J. Caulfield was never in better voice or better received, and George O’Con- nor was warmly received. He was accom- — by Prof. McEnaney. The piano se- lections of Miss Mary Dashiell, the or- ganist of Christ Church, were chosen with care and executed with skifl. The Imperial Banjo Club, composed of Messrs. Collins, Pierce and Clements, made their first bow to a Georgetown audience, and made an impression that will be lasting. The insti- gation scene from Othello was presented in costume by Robert Lowe and J. Barton Miller, the former appearing as the Moor and the latter, Iago, “the most devilish villain in all Shakespeare.” Satisfaction that was demonstrative followed the effort. Mrs. John W. Collins, the soprano, gave two charming solos. The program con- cluded with “A Supper for Two,” the latest acquisition to the “Students’” repertoire. R. Clinton Balinger, Guy V. Collins and Thomas Fleming assumed the characters. Balinger was inimitable, Collins displayed his recognized ability and Fleming was bet- ter than he ever was. The piece went with & swing and was a howling success, Railroad to Arlington. ‘The Potomac Electric Light Company have been approached by those interested in the Washington and Arlington road with the object in view of ascertaining whether or not power could be obtained through their plant for the operation of their railroad. Mr. John E. Beall of the Tenleytown rail- road has also been approached on the same subject. He stated as his company was al- ready engaged in furnishing power, both for the Bethesda and Glen Echo lines, the corporation would not be able to furnish additional power without purchasing addi- tional engines and generating machinery. Mr. Greenlees, the receiver of the Arlington road, which was soli at public auction last Saturday, with its operating machinery, for $3,500, has not yet been relieved by the courts and will not be until the sale is rati- fied. Ratification should take place within thirty days. Should the Potomac Electric Company or the Tenleytown road decide to furnish power to the Washington and Arling- ton, it would cost much less than would be required to maintain a plant of their own. Notes of Interest. The state of Virginia, through her gov- ernor, Col, Charles O'Ferrall, and auditor of public accounts, Col. Morton Marye, has contracted with J. E. Hanger of this place to furnish artificial limbs- to her maimed soldiers. At 8 p.m. tomorrow Mrs. Griffith, the president of the Woman's Christian Tem- perance Union, will speak at the Baptist Church, corner 31st and N streets. ————— WATCH ON THE PAST COMMANDER. Presented at a Campfire of Reynolds Post Last Evening. A camp fire, attended by most of the prominent Grand Army comrades of the Department of the Potomac, attracted spe- celal interest at the regular meeting of John F. Reynolds Post, No. 6, at Grand Army Hall, last evening. The special fea- ture was the formal presentation of an elegant solid gold watch and chain to Past Department Commander 8. E. Faunce by Inspector General Hart of the commit- tee appointed at the recent department encampment to procure a suitable testi- monial for the retiring department com- mander. - The presentation address was eloquently and feelingly responded to by the recipient, who reviewed the history of the department and, in words of gener- ous praise for his associate comrades, inted a brighter word picture of the ‘uture. Post Commander McKenna then requested Past Commander Faunce to present himself at the adjutant’s desk, when M. M. Lewis, representing a com- mittee appointed by Post No. 6, in a com- plimentary address presented, on behalf of the post, a set of the “Personal Memoirs of Gen. U. 8S. Grant,” eleganfly bound and inscribed appropriately. The surprise Was so complete as to embarrass Comrade Faunce for a moment, when he gave ex- pression to his feelings in a happy address. Interesting addresses appropriate to the occasion followed from Department Com- mander J. W. O'Neill of Ohio, Department Commander Bickford, Senior Department Commander Anders. Junior Vice De- partment Command - Howlett, Chaplain Smith, Past Depart ient Commanders J. B. Burke and M. E. Urell and Past Post Commander Galloway. Past Commander N. M. Brooks, who was to have presented the watch, was prevented by illness from doing so. ——— IN HONOR OF SHAKESPEARE. His Birthday Celebrated by the La Salle Literary Society. ‘The La Salle Literary Society of St. John’s College presented “An Evening With Shakespeare’ last night. Although the birthday of the bard is not till April 23, yet the dramatic display last night was de- signed as a celebration commemorative of that event. The performers could not have had a more flattering audience. It filled all the available space, overflowed with en- thusiasm, applauded all the virtues of voice and action which the actors showed and forgave any little lapse which here and there might have been committed. The in- troductory address was delivered by Mr. Edmund M. Power. Scenes from “Hamlet, “Julius Caesar,” “Troilus and Cressida,’ “Richard UI,” “Henry LV,” ‘Merchant of Venice” and “Henry VIII" were given with commendable zeal. The young men read their lines with an appreciation of the text. Mr. Louls P. McKenna, the winner of the elocution medal for 1891, was a strong Hot- spur, and Mr. Joseph J. Murphy, winner of the '93 medal, did good work as Wolsey. Mr. Andrew J. Sheridan, who has always held a high rank in the elocutionary con- tests at the college, made an energetic Marc Anthony. “The Seven Ages” was well re- cited by Mr. Murphy. The full program was published in The Star yesterday. The ushers were members of the alumni society of the college. on For the Emergency Hospital. Mrs. 8. S. Howland has very kindly lent her ball room on Monday afternoon next for a concert, which is being arranged by Miss Aileen Bell, in aid of the Emergency Hospital. The program consists of songs ey Mrs. Stilson Hutchins,Mrs. Dean and Mr. Potter of New York; also plano solos by Miss Alice Burbage and Mr. Bruce King, the latter using the new Janko keyboard. Strength and Vitality GIVEN TO MOTHER AND CHILD. HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA MAKES THE WEAK STRONG AND HEALTHY. “©. I. 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HOOD'S PILLS cure constipation by restoring the peristaltic action of the alimentary canal, ALEXANDRIA ANNALS. The Various Matters That Interest the Citizens of That City. Mr. Charles C. Carlin, who was recently appointed postmaster, has filed his bond and will take charge of the office on Mon- day. The assistant postmastership has not been decided upon. Miss Lilly Cunningham, a sister-in-law of Mr. Jerry Crilly, died at his residence yes- terday. The excise board for Alexandria oounty, a newly appointed body, met at the old court house on Columbus street yesterday for the Purpose of considering applications for liquor licenses for the fiscal year beginning June 1. There were twelve applications. The board took favorable action on the ap- Dlications of George W. Wolz, John W. Clark, David Crumbraugh, B. B. Johnston and Eliza Groves, and held the others un- der consideration: Several petitions were received from prominent citizens throughout the county asking the board to limit the licenses and only issue them to responsible persons. All of the applicants deposited with the county treasurer the amount re- quired by law, from $190 to Mr. B. F. Price continues to be very ill. ‘The Alexandria Light Infantry are pre- paring for their trip to Fredericksburg on the 10th of May and expect to carry fully Seventy-five men with them. The weekly drills are well attended and the boys are getting in great shape. It is not thought they will have to again perform the un- pleasant duty of going to Manassas on the 27th instant, when White and Robinson, the negro ravishers, will be hung, uniess a new trial is granted by the court of appeals or the men are furthe? respited by Gov. O'Fer- relist Both of the negroes have professed religion. Quite a Httle excitement was caused on King street last night, caused by an un- known lady faiting in front of Mrs. Brad- ley’s millinery store. The Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon electric railway will, it is said, accept the proposed route through Wash- ington, and Lope to have the matter finally disposed of’ on the next District day in Congress, in which event work on the new road will be commenced immediately in order to catch the summer travel. ‘The Young Men's Sodality Lyceum are making great preparations for a minstrel performance on May 1. They will be as- sisted by the Alexandria Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club, Mr. J. R. Mathews of the Theological Seminary, who has for the past three months delivered weekly lectures on the Bible at Christ Church, under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, last night delivered the last of the series to a large audience. The Evening Sun of this city will on May 1 be changed to a morning dally, under the name of the Morning Bulletin. Capt. Page McCarty, formerly editor of the Richmond Times, Is of the Sun staff, and will continue with the Bulletin. The new paper will be daily and Sunday. The initiatory degree was exemplified at Potomac Lodge, I. O. O. F.. at Odd - lows’ Hall last night. There was but one case for trial in the Police court this morning—Georgianna Lewis, charged with stealing $25 from Mrs. yng She was committed for a further earing. ———.—_—_ A Pleasant Entertainment. An appreciative audience lstened to an excellent program rendered by the little people, under the auspices of the Baptist Young People’s Union of Shiloh Baptist Church, last evening. The program con- sisted of recitations, essays, solos and choruses, and the affair was a most en- joyable one to present. At the close of the exercises refreshments were served torall present. Miss Emily Shepherd, the secretary of the union, conducted the ex- ercises. She was assisted by Miss Hack- ley and Miss Lee. —_—-— Read Copp’s card under “Suburban Prop- erty."—Advt. See aree acre The remains of Mrs, Anna Rebecca Lewis, who died in Whitinsville, Mass., January 1, were reinterred in Harmony cemetery, this city, yesterday afternoon in the family burial lot of Mr. B. J. Edwards, ey CUTICURA 80AP, THE MOST EFFECTIVE SKIN PURIFYING AND BEAUTIFYING 604P IN THE WORLD. THE PUREST, SWEETEST, AND MOST REFRESHING FOR TOILET, BATH AND NURSERY, FOR PIMPLES, BLACKHEADS, RED, ROUGH, OILY SKIN AND BABY BLEMISHES, FOR RED, ROUGH HANDS, WITH: SHAPELESS NAILS AND PAINFUL FINGER ENDS, FOR IRRITATIONS OF THE SCALP WITH DRY, THIN AND FALLING HAIR IT IS WONDERFUL, SALE GREATER THAN THE COMBINED SALES OF ALL OTHER SKIN s04PS. Sold throughout the world. Price, 25¢. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. OCORP., Sole Proprietors, Bos- ton. C7"All About the Skin, Scalp and Hair,” free. 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