Evening Star Newspaper, May 8, 1895, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. ois AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Grand Opera House.—Mr. Frederic Bond's Comedy Company in “Monseigneur.” New National Theater.—Wilson Barrett 4n “The Sign of the Cross.” Academy of Music.—Hinrichs’ Grand Opera Company in “The Flying Dutch- oman.” Butler’s Bijou Theater.—“Tom Sawye! Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Watson Sis- ters’ Burlesque Company. Columbia Phonograph Company,919 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Kineto-Graphophone. Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th between D and E streets northwest.—Book Receptionaind En- tertainment given by L O. O. F. Library Association. Washington Light Infantry Armory.— May Fete by District and international committees of the Atlanta exposition. aaa EXCURSIONS TOMORKOW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.in. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Mattano for Mattox creek “and intervening landings at 5 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. peste ean CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL of the milk you use for your baby. The least impurity means illness. Physicians recommend our’ milk ‘cause its pure and fresh. 8c. qt. J. S. Thompson, 511 4% s.w. ————— ALL GROCERIES REDUCED. Egg day, 10c. doz. Johnston’s. Page 6. —_—__+__—_ NOW'S THE TIME TO BUY Refrigerators—this is the place. Won't find such prices uptown. We'll sell you a hand- some, strong-made Oak Refrigerator as low @s $6.25. Barker, 7th and D s.w. gee Best Eggs, 10c. doz. Johnston's. Page 6. > All rumors that Beef prices are higher now are fallacious. Usual prices prevail for hoice cuts of HOME-DRESSED BEEF at “KEANE'’S, 35-51 Center market. — If you want something striking—yet neat in the way cf printed matter, see us. Prices strikingly small. Sheiry, 623 D st. es ALL GROCERIES REDUCED. Egg day, 10c. doz. Johnston's. Page 6. —— oe LET US DO THE CLEANING when the carpets come up. We make them Just as bright es when new without slight- est injury. Rendered moth-proof free. Fire- “proof building. Tel. 425. Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-35 Mass. ave. n.w. Bi ica Quality will reach the top every time. .That's the success of Kenny's Fine Roast- ed Coffee. The price is not high. Six city stores. Wholesale and retail. C. D. KENNY. Blankets cleansed, $1.50 per pair. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. NO QUESTION AS TO THE QUALITY Of our $240 Derby—it’s up to our $2.40 standard—every other hatter’s, $3. Henry Frane & Son, cor. 7th and D. ease SES Very low prices—Wall paper, 8c.; shades, 25c.; frames at all prices. Veerhoft’s, 916 7th street. eae noes We cleanse Gloves by the ‘Ravior’’ pro- cess. No odor. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. a SUMMER OPENING. ‘The latest importations in Bonnets and Hats just received from our agents abroad, will be displayed at our Summer Opening, Wednesday and Thursdsy, May § and 9. HARRISON, 1327 G st. ge LET US DO THE CLEANING when the-carpets come up. We make them just as bright as when new without slight- est injury. Rendered moth-proof free. Fire- proof building. Tel. 425. Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-35 Mass. ave. n.w. Lace Curtains cleansed, Toc. per pair. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. CITY AND DISTRICY. Waxes for Bakers. At a meeting of the Federation of Labor last evening the by-law adopted recently by the Journeymen Bakers’ Union prescrib- ing a rate of $2.50 per day as the wages, ten hours to constitute a day's work, in- cluding Fridays, was submitted for the in- dorsement of the federation and was unan- imously approved. Sie ‘fextimonial to Col. Brackett. The following-named survivors of the ninth Illinois cavalry have prepared a hand- some testimonial to Col. Albert G. Brackett, their former commander, who is now an in- valid in this eity: A. W. McClure, John H. Carpenter, L. W. Campbell, Hiram A. Haw- kins, E. A. Davenport, George W. Ander- son, Thomas W. Eaton, A. C. Seliecke, C. R. Price, Sam. L. Lewis, C. L. Pullman and William J. Wallis. a A New Lodge of Good Templars. A new lodge of Good Templars, to be known as Clear Grit Lodge, No. 9, was organized iast evenin£ in Southeast Wash- ington, with the following oificers: G. F. Shaw, chief templar; Mrs. E. G. Niles, vice templar; William Kretschmar, secre- Mrs. Kretschmar, assistant sccre- Mrs. Lida Phillips, financial secre- Mrs. J. W. Van Viiek, treasurer; Mr. E. G. Niles, chuplain; E. F. Dickey, mar- shal; Miss’ Lula Creighton, guard, and William Phillips, sentinel. —$_————— A Free Lecture on Emergency Cases. Dr. D. H. Williams, professor of hygiene to Howard University, will give a free lec- ture on emergency cases in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel tomorrow even- ing at 8 o'clock. It promises to be one of intense interest and great value to the students. en A Church Entertginment. A delightful entertainment jas given last evening at the Grace Episcopal Church, 9th and D streets southwest, by the ladies of the congregation. Unique invitations were gent out, in which was inclosed a tiny silk bag, which the guests were requested to leave at the door of the hall, with as many pennies therein as they were years old. A literary and musical program was arranged, including a piano solo by Miss Susie Thomp- son and vocal solos by Miss Isabel Culley and George W. Lawrence. A quartet, com- posed of Messrs. Rich, McFarland, Simons and Blackmar, rendered some comic selec- tions, and George W. Lawrence and Mrs. Milton Gdell sang a duet. Mr. E. C. Town- send made everybody laugh heartily by his readings and recitations. Mr. W. D. Mc- Farland was also present, and sang to the manifest gratification of the audience. An unexpected pleasure was the presence of the Apollo Quartet, who contributed to the evening's pleasure, singing ‘““Tenting On the Old Camp Ground” in a most effective man- ner. Several recalls were responded to. At the close of the program the ladies of the church passed around cake and lemonade, and social intercourge ended the evening. ——._—_ Trustee's Sale of Furniture. M. J. Colbert, trustee, will sell at Sloan's, 1407 G street, tomorrow at 10 a.m., a fine lot of second-hand furniture.—Advt. gobi Our Prices Speak More Eloquently than either our advertising man or sales- man. 5-Ib. boxes Finest Creamery Butter at $1.25. James F. Oyster, 900 Penna. ave.— Advertisement. ——.__ Commencing on May 11, and continuing until further notice, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip for regular trains of Saturday and Sunday from Washington to points on the Metropolitan branch and main line between Washington and Harper’s Ferry, and to points on the Washington branch’ between Washington and Annapolis Junction. Ti ets will be valid for return passage on reg- ular trains until Monday following day of sale Inclusive. —Adv ee Peremptory sale of a magnificent building lot on New Hampshire avenue between M and N strects northwest takes place to- morrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. Has a frontage of 28 feet 3 inches and is already excavated for building. Splendid location for a fine dwelling or apartment house. See advertisement. . Ripans for headache, druggists, 50c.—Advt. —— H. L. Biscoe and J. J. Torbert, assignees, will sell at Sloan's, 1407 G street, tomorrow at 12 m., horses, carriages, wagons and harness; all good stock.—Advt. — COLUMBIA CITIZENS’ Association Discusses the Proper Number of Commissioners, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN New Officers Elected and Several Committees Reported. gee THE DIFFERENT SPEECHES The regular monthly meeting of the Co- lumbia Citizens’ Association, held last even- ing at Mission Hall, 14th street and Florida avenue, was largely attended. The annual election of officers resulted in the unanimous election of the following: President, M. A. Ballinger; vice president, L. P. Williams; secretary, George Sim- mons (a re-election), and treasurer, C. Schneider. Much routine business was transacted, and, through the influence of its newly elected president, the association decided that a change in the present form of government for the District is a matter much too big for its consideration, certainly at present, and that it should confine its efforts just now to securing the much- needed improvement of the section em- braced within its jurisdiction. In the absence of President Gilbert M. Towles, Mr. Thos. J. Lasier presided over the meeting until the election of officers took place. Upon the call of the commit- tees for reports Capt. Patrick O'Farrell, from the committee on express charges, stated that nothing could be done, it seemed, to induce the express companies to cease charging additional! tolls for goods delivered north of Florida avenue. Such extortion, he declared, would apparently be exacted until the city limits were extended. Mr. Simmons also thought that, but said thet one telegraph company, the Postal, has re- moved such extra charges. On Legislation. From the committee on legislation Mr. E. G. Jeffries reported that the commit- tee had held two important meetings late- ly, at the residence of Mrs. John A. Lo- gan, a member of the committee, and much business had been done. Subcommittees had been appointed, and the needed im- provements of Columbia Heights laid be- fore the District Commissioners. The Com- missioners, he stated, had assured the committee that they would gladiy second suggestions of the committee, and, when the committee had mapped out the im- provements needed, would present them to Congress with a favorable recommendation. The report was adopted, and the committee instructed to continue its work. Some Communications. The secretary laid before the associa- tion several communications, one being from President Towles, regretting that his other duties had prevented him from giv- ing greater attention and time to the as- sociation. Senator John Sherman wrote, thanking the association for electing him as an honorary member, and Senator A. P. Gorman azsured the association that while he appreciated such an honor, he could not accept it, although he would always ad- vance the interests of the District when- ever he found it possible to do so. The vote of the previous meeting electing Sen- ator Gorman an honorary member was, therefore, reconsidered, when the motion to elect was withdrawn. A letter from Mr. R. B. Brown stated it seemed that the peo- ple of Holmead Manor were not disposed to march under the association’s banner, it being probable that they would organize an association of their own. More Commissioners. Upon the motion of Mr. Simmons the former committee on the revision of the constitution and by-laws of the associa- tion was discharged, and the followiag appointed: Messrs. Simmons, Lasier and O'Farrell. The election of officers then took place, and after President Ballinger had been es- corted to the chair and had returned his acknowledgments for the honor conferred upon him, Mr. Simmons addressed the as- sociation upon the proposed reorganization of the boarg of District Commissioners. He stated that he believed that there is wide- spread dissatisfaction here concerning the manner in which District affairs are being managed, and thought relief can be found only in an increase of the number of Com- missioners. He advocated a board of seven civilian Commissioners, the District to be divided into as many commissioner dis- tricts, the Commissioners to be residents of their respective districts. He mapped out a proposed division by sections. To the objection against the doing away of the Engineer Commissioner,Mr. Siramens said that the vast interests here of the United States would be, nevertheless, ful protected, as the admitted that there would be a wide di- versity of opinion as to the mode of select- ing the Commissioners, and many persons would favor an election of them by the citizens of the District. Personally, said, he favored a limited and well-gus ed suffrage, but as between free, unquali- fied suffrage and presidential selection, he preferred the latter. Mr. Jeffries took a similar idea of the matter, but favored making five the num- ber of Commissioners instead of seven. He also favored extending the city limits, and thought those two matters should go hand in hand, believing that they should be em- bodied in a bill to be presented at the next Congress. He did not, however, favor suf- frage here. It was suggested that Mr. Simmons’ sug- gestions should be referred to the com- mittee on legislation, but Captain O’Far- rell and President Ballinger vigorously opposed any action in ihe matter whatever by the association, and they carried the meeting with them, the matter being dropped. A Big Question. “This question,” said Captain O'Farrell, “is a rather big one for a little association like ours to handle, and we had better drop it and fight for the paving of our streets, the putting down of water and sewers and the filling up of our gulleys and ditches. Let well enough alone. We don’t want suffrage here, for I believe that if a vote was taken in the District today a great majority of the people would vote to continue the present form of government. I believe in suffrage and all that, but not here, where the government owns every- thirg and where Congress has exclusive jurisdiction. And I do not believe that the people here want an increase in the num- ber of Commissioners. Besides, if the pres- ent.state of things is bad a greater number of Commissioners would only make it worse. Drop the question and let us work alone for the improvements Columbia Heights needs so badl ‘Then the newly elected president took a hand in the ¢iscussion, and spoke in such an earnest and forcible manner as to carry the meeting at ence along with him. “I think it unwise,” explained Mr. Bal- linger, “to attempt any fight for an in- crease in the number of District Com- missioners. To do so would be to incur their enmity, and this association should not do arything of that kind. Besides, as “apt. O Ca; Farrell said, the question is father too for so small an association. Let us make no such fight, let us look out for cur own particular interests and needs out here on Columbia Heights, and by being nice and pleasant with the District Com- missioners we will get pretty near all we should have. We should remember that more flies are caught with sugar than with vinegar, and act accordingly. The office ef District Commissioner is no sinecure, and, but for the salary and honor, about every man in the District would throw it up inside of twenty-four hours. This sub- ject of a change in the form of govern- ment here is as difficult of solution as it is big, and I confess that after studying it for years I have not yet solved it. One of cur greatest living statesmen once re- marked me t the only man who to would or could give the people of the Dis- trict perfectly treatment would be a man brought here from some other part of the country, one who did not own a dol- lar’s worth of real estate here. Perhaps that statesman was right, after all, for IT teli you that you will never be fully satis- fied with our present form of government until we have men who will look out for the interests and needs of the whole Dis- trict and not alone for a part of it. We should have, too, members of Congress _ THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1895—TWELVE PAGES. fair.enough, big enough to look out for the whole District and not alone for the section of country responsible for their presence in Congress.” Asserting that Columbia Heights was the only section in the District which had not felt the effects of the financial depression and the only one where land could today he sold for gold, Mr. Ballinger advised the association to let all other questions go and exert ail their energies to the advance- ment of their section. “Let us paddle our own canoe, and let others puzzle their brains with reforms. We will attend strictly to our own particular business,” sald Mr. President. The association applauded the president’s remarks, and the matter was not even referred to a committee. ——.__ TO GO TO THE DRILL. The Fencibles and Morton Cadets Will Leave Tomorrow Night. The final drills of the champion National Fencibles and the Morton Cadets before their departure for the Memphis inter- state drill will be held this evening. The Fencibles will maneuver in Convention Hall and will admit a limited umber of friends of the organization, who may thus see the wonderful proticiency that has been attained during the six weeks the team has devoted to preparation for the contest. ‘Ihe Morton Cadets will make use of the streets in the vicinity of New Jersey ave- nug and N street northwest for a drill ground. Both companies will depart on the same train at 10:43 o’clock tomorrow evening from the 6th street depot, and are to travel over the Southern railway by way of At- lanta and Birmingham, reaching Memphis Saturday morning at 7:40 o'clock. The Morton Cadets will conduct their own com- missary department’ while in camp, Lieut. Mellach of company A, fifth battalion, having been placed in charge of that im- portant branch of the trip. Lieut. Mel- lach, Quartermaster Sergt. Bailey and Pri- vates L. K. Johnson and J. B. Hoge of the Morton Cadets will leave for Camp Scho- field this evening, taking with them all baggage and commissary stores. They will place the camp in proper condition, arrange for a proper reception and have ready a steaming hot breakfast when the youngsters arrive Saturday morning. The Fencibles will not send any one ahead. Capt. Domer has received a telegram from Adjt. Gen. Mabry of Texas announc- AMUSEMENTS. National Theater.—While the critical por- tion of the fine audience: at the National last night may have thought and said that “The Manxman” as presented by Mr. Wil- son Barrett was more theatric than ar- tistic, that other portion, ‘the great major- ity—was unanimous in its approval, and many there were who freely confessed they had never seen a play of more in- tense feeling. Certainly one looking over the audience during the more pathetic scenes would not hesitate to say that if tears were any indication of feeling the play was full of it. The story of the Manx- man is fairly familiar and ‘the play follows it as near as may be until the closing act, where necessary changes are made. Mr. Barrett as Pete Quilliam, the good-hearted, honest and loving sweetheart and husband of Kate Cregeen (Miss Jeffries), was at his best in a role which he should lke best, for it comes most natural to him. Miss Jeffries’ Kate Cregeen is much stronger than her Mercia, and was done with an intensity devoid of rant, which was no less artistic than it was satisfactory. Indeed, one of the strongest points of this ex- tremely strong play is the low register in which it fs presented. Mr. Percyval, as Philip Christian, was forceful throughout, and Mr. Manning’s Caesar Cregeen was a gem in its way. Mr. Hodges’ Ross Chris- tian was. a devil-may-care fellow, and his two cronies, Prof. Hawley (Mr. Bolton) and Monty Missit (Mr. Howard), were appro- priate companions. The stage settings were especially fine. “Telemach” Presented.—The first produc- tion of “Telemach,” the new opera comique by Prof. Emile Mori, was-given at Metze- rott Music Hall last evening. Both words and music were written by Mr. Mori, and several bits of tuneful melody are inter- spersed throughout the work. The orches- tra disappointed the management at the last moment, and the small chorus seemed a trifle thin without the proper instru- mental support, but, notwithstanding this, the rendition of the work was very enjo: able, and quite a number of the author’s friends were present to hear the results of his efforts. The cast was as follows: Ulysses, king of Ithaca, in beggar’s dis- guise, Mr. O. H. Young; Penelope, his grass widow, Mrs. Ch. Stone; Telemach, their only son, Miss Marie Brandes; Melantho, his sweetheart, Miss Clara Rosafy; The- oklymenos, a prophet by trade, Mr. George V. Johnson; Eurynome, Penelope's house- ing that the drill management has barred the so-called Sealy Rifles from entry, and, therefore, the Galveston cup remains open for competition. Gen. Mabry has taken the stand that the Sealy Rifles is not a mili- tary organization, having been mustered out of the service of the state for bad record made at state camps of instruction, and by law are prohibited from wearing the uniform of the Texas Volunteer Guard and from parading under arms. The Sea- lys were considered the most dangerous competitors of the Fencibles. — TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY. Rev. Dr. Kelly’s Long Pastorate Fit- tingly Honored. A reception was given last evening by the congregation of the Fourth Presbyterian Church to their pastor, Rev. Joseph 'T. Kelly, ingcelebration of his twenty-first anniversafy as pastor. The Sunday school rcom of the church was handsomely deco- rated with foliage plants and flowers, and not only were the members of the congre- gation largely represented, but nearly ali the Presbyterian pastors of the city were present, as well as ministers connected with other denominations. A committee composed of the members of the session and board of trustees had charge of the arrangements, and, together with their wives, acted as a reception committee. After a musical selection, rendered by Mr. A. B. Kelly, the organist of the church, and an anthem from the chorus choir, un- der direction of Mr. P. L. Zimmerman, prayer was offerred by Rev. Dr. Byron Sunderland, pastor of the First Presby- terian Chureh. An address of congratula- tion was delivered by Mr. S. H. Nichols on the part of the board of trustees, to which Kev. Mr. Kelly made an appropriate response. A solo was rendered by Mrs. J. 3b. Brown, and then Dr. Daniel McFarlan, as representing the elders, made a congrat- ulatory speech. Addresses were made by Rev. Dr. B. F. Bittinger, pastor of West- minister Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. Samuel Domer, pastor of St. Paul's Luth- eran Church, and Kev. Dr. A. W. Pitzer, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church” ‘fhe occasion was one of great social en- joyment and was a pleasing demonstration oO} he af i congregation. — OPEN AIR WORKERS, ession of the Conven- Last Night, The closing session of the Open Air Workers’ Association of America was held last evening in the auditorium of the Cen- tral Union Mission. The meetings, which have continued through two days, have proved to be of great profit to the mem- bership, which now numbers 230 active Christian workers. The election of oflicers resulted in the choice of Rev, Teunis S. Hamiin of this city as president. Kev. E. B. Bailey of the Central Union Mission was elected a member of the executive commit- tee, his associates on that committee being Rev. E. H. Byington and Frank H. Muars- ton of Brookiyn. At the session yesterday afternoon an address was delivered by Fev. Liewllyn Caley of Philadeiphia on “Methods in Open Air Wor: George W. Hayel ot this city, who spoke of the “Use and Importance of Music; D. L. Davis of Cleveland, on the subject of “Tracts,” and Jusige Kimball of this city on “Legal Rights of Open Air Preachers.” Addresses were also made by Frank H. Marston of Brooklyn and Rev. E. B. Bailey of this city. At the close of the session the gospel on and the gospel cart belonging to the mission were brought out and a meet- ing was held from the gospel wagon in the vicinity of the mission building. Rev. Dr. Teunis S. Hamlin of this city, Dr. J. S. one of Bedford, N. Y., and Todd Hall of Baltimore spoke at the sessicn held last evening, which was attended by a large audience. —_—- The May Fete. Yesterday was Kentucky and District day at the May fete which is being held at the Washington Light Infantry Armory by the District and international committees of the Atlanta exposition, A large number of people prominent in both official and social e were present and enjoyed the hospi- tality of the lad: in charge. There was a kindergarten lecture and exhibit in the afternoon, and an afternoon tea at 5 o'clock. Miss Marie Decca sang “The Old Kentucky Home,” and was emphatically encored. Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant Johnston gave a dialect recitation, and Mrs. Hamil- ton Simpscn rendered several piano solos. The booth which seems to attract the most attention is the South American corner, and tonight fortune telling will be in order there. Today is the one set aside for the reception of the Ohio and Alabama people who reside in this clty, and Mrs. W. D. Cabell and Mrs. Richard Claek Will have charge of the proceedings. Mr. Hoke Smith, Secretary of the Interior, will de- liver an address, and Prof. W. T. Harris and Charles Dabney will also speak. Miss Leta Stakely and Mrs. Myers will con- tribute to the musical part of the prograin. Harbored a Runaway Girl. Nina Jackson, a colored girl, seventeen years old, ran away from the home of her parents on Pomeroy street a few.days ago. Detective Lacy and Precinct Detective Helan found the girl on one of the river steamers, when she was returning from an excursion, She told them that she had been living in an alleged disreputabie house at 1307 D street northwest, kept by a col- ored woman named Corinne Beimont, alias Nannie brown. Corinne Belmont was ar- raigned in Judge Miller's court this morn- ing on a charge of violating the humane law in harboring the girl in her house, and waived an examination. She was committed in default of $500 se- curity. —_.—__ The Cattle Market. At the Union stock yard, Benning,D.C., yesterday 142 cattle were on the market and sold as follows: Best sold from 5c. to Sc. per pound; good sold from 4c. to 5e. per pound, medium sold from 4c. to 414 per pound, common sold from 2c. to 3c. pound. R. D. Weaver and Theo. Barnes bought some extra Pennsylvania cattle at fancy prices. 258 sheep and lambs up and sold as follows: Sheep sold from 3c. to 3%c. per pound, lambs scld from 5c, to Tic. per+ pound. Cows with calves sold from $20 to $40 each. State of market, good. keeper, Miss Helen Westford; Bumaus, the king’s swineherder, Mr. Blair Shaw; Melanthius, the king’s shepherd, Mr. Thos. Barr; Philothius, the king’s cattle herder, Mr. John Brandes; Antinous, a suitor of Penelope, Mr. J. A. Venus; Eurymachus, a suitor of Penelope, Mr. J. Hannon; Ktesip- pus, a suitor of Penelope, Mr. Mills Rob- erts; Agelaus, a suitor of Penelope, Mr. William Ernst; the heraN, Miss Nellie Mc- Carty; a dancer, Miss Nanon Gaisberx statue of the Goddess Pallas Athene, Miss Carola White; a tramp, Mr. William Edgar; Grecian ladies and noblemen, peasants, &c. Frederic Bond and Company.—‘‘Monseig- neur” and the little curtain raiser, ‘Peace At Any Price,” which the comedy company are presenting at the Grand Opera House this week, is attracting large and appre- ciative audiences at every performance. For the third week, beginning next Mon- day, Managers Shaw & Bradford have selected the two-act comedy, “The Irsh Ambassador.” This play is of a high-class farcical order, with bright dialogue and mirth-provoking situations, and contains a number of characters of :qual importance, bringing out the entire strength of the comedy company. It will be preceded by the one-act farce, “Love's Alurm.” Seats will be on sale tomorrow smorning. The Fay Foster Company.—The attraction at the Lyceum next week, will be the Fay Foster Novelty and Burlesque Company. The organization is well-known to the na- trong of Manager Kernan’s theater, and it is considered one of the best on the road. The company will intreduece to Washington several novel features, the most important of which will be the Trilby dance, perform- ed by Mile: Omeaga, the dashing beauty. Two new and original: burlesques will be presented and every act in the olio Is de- scribed as exceptionally good. Manager Eugene Kernan’s Benefit.—The committee in charge of the annual testi- monial tendered to the manager of ,the Lyceum have decided on Monday evening, May 27, for the. occasion. Manager Ker- nan’s benefit is always @ source of pleas- ure to his friends, who take this oppor- tunity of»showing” their appreciation of ‘his efforts to bring te Washington during the regular season the highest class of variety entertainments. That he has been success- ful is evinced @y the popularity of the Lyceum, which today ranks at the head of the best varlety theaters of this countr: The performance will be made up of vi riety and burlesque and will include a num- ber of Washington artists who are home for the summer season and who have al- ready volunteered their services. It is the desire of Mr. Kernan’s friends to make this the most successful testimonial ever ten- dered him, and present indications are that this will be realized. Mr. Waggaman’s Art Gallery.—The Art Gallery of Mr. Thos. E. Waggaman, 3300 O street northwest, will be open for the benefit of the Teachers’ Annuity and Aid Association on Saturday next from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Those who have never had an opportunity to examine this large collec- tion of works of art should avail themselves of this occasion, especially when the pro- ceeds will be devoted to such a worthy ob- ject. It is hoped that the galiery will be crowded during the entire time it is open. The admission has been fixed at 50 cents. Academy of Music.—The ponderous mag- nificence of Aida makes it an opera whose presentation by any but a company with the most extensive resources for scenery and the seclection of a cast a matter of some doubt. But the Hinrichs company gave an interpretation of it last night which was both competent and effective. One of the most striking performances of the season was that of the role of Radames by Del Papa, whose clearness of tone, pre- cision of method and warmth of musical sentiment awakened the enthusiastic ap- preciation of the audience. He is not only @ capable, but a conscientious performer. The admiration in which he is held is all the more noteworthy, because the public was, at the outset of the engagement, dis- posed to regard him with indifference. Campanarl was admirable, the one regret being that the opera permitted him to oc- cupy the stage so little of the time. Mme. Van Cauteren sang with the skill and re- pose which have: hitherto characterized her performances Miss Katherine Fleming was given the arduous role of Anneris, and devoted herself to it with a sincerity and energy which would have commanded es- teem even had her voice shown less of foundation and culture. She will add much to the promise of her future career if she will study to avoid individual peculiarities of dramatic style. The mannerism is a very uncertain factor in theatric art. In some cases it is a staunch friend in win- ning approval for some comparatively un- deserving actor, ‘and in others it is the im- placable foe of genuine ability. A certain extragance of delivery is not calculated to add to the impressiveness of Miss Flem- ing’s really praiseworthy work. The cho- rus has made marked improvement since the opening of the season and the orches- tra played last night with accuracy and spirit. If the people: whose duty it is to set the scenes will make an effort to keep pace with the high standard that is being attained in the otheralepartments and per- mit a material shortening of the entr’actes there will be little, »except in praise, be said of this effort to give Washington a grand opera season withva reasonable scale of prices. The waits: have been as a rule unreasonably long, and it is unfair to -he company to risk destroying the excellent impression created by the artists through the sense of fatigue7likely to arise from eteentelele team tetetetetentee 73 fe) 2 > 7 eSeegee se $ $ Absolutely Pure. ; $ A cream of tartar baking powder. High- % est of all in leavening etrength.—Latest 3, United Stater Goverzment Food Report. Ba ROYAL BAKING POWDER ©O., < 106 Wall st., N. ¥. os £ | = these delays. Tonight the company will sing “The Flying Dutchman.” Georgetown Orchestra.—The sale of seats for the coming concert of the Georectons orchestra is going on quite rapidly at fist zgrott's, although the ane is pot uptil the lith instan’ Conductor Rakemann has been rehearsing his force with great care on the program, and it is expected that the orchestra will play in excellent form. Its selections will include different schools of composition and will be sufficiently varied to satisfy the most captious musical taste. The soloists will be Miss Anita Cluss, harp- ist, and Miss Mary Helen Howe,ssoprano. It is hoped that Metzerott Hall will be filled on the night of the concert. —_—.—__ THURSTON ACQUITTED, Bat Beverly Found Guilty of Man- slaughter. The trial of James Andrew Beverly and Nelson Thurston, charged with the mur- der of Charles E. Johnson on Febrpary 5 last, came to an end last evening. The case was given to the jury at 6 o'clock, and a couple of hours later they returned with a verdict finding Beverly guilty of man- slaughter and acquitting Thurston. The latter was discharged and Beverly was re- manded for sentence. Both men were more than satisfied with the verdict, for it is probable that neither one had ex- pected to get off so well. : Testimony for the defense was taken after the noon recess. Beverly testified in his own behalf, his contention being that he himself was cut by Frank Halliday, cne of the parties in the row which ended in the death of Johnson. He claimed that in attempting to cut him again with the knife Halliday stabbed Johnson instead. Bev- erly admitted striking at Johnson with a hatchet, but denied that he nad a knife at all. Thurston was charged with inciting the murder, but the jury decided that there was not sufficient evidence to hold kim. Mr. Jeffords made the address to the jury on behalf of the government and Mr. Tay- lor for the defendant Beverly. —_———.__ Annnal May Ball. Miss Clara Stevens and pupils will give their annual May ball tonight at the Na- tional Rifles’ Armory. Miss Stevens is well and favorably known as the “‘juvenite teacher,” being herself only fourteen years old, and has an excellent reputation as dancer and teacher. —_=__ A Snap. 5-Ib. boxes finest creamery, $1.20. D.William Oyster, 340 Center market.—Ad. ——__ Ripans for headache, druggists, 50c.—Advt. Others Failed Hood’s Cured Mr. ©. 8. Groby 1s a well-known resident of Dayton, O., and a prominent member of the K. of P. He says: “I had two severe attacks of inflammatory rheumatism. I tried three of our home physicians, but realized scarcely any relief. I took medicines faithfully, but was unable to see any improvement. I then visited a specialist, paid him $50, but he did me no “good. I was then advised to take Hood's Sarsaparilla, I did so, and before I stopped I had taken 15 bottles, a bottle just lasting me one month, as I took it very regularly, three times a day at meal times, Ever since I took Hood's Sarsaparilla I have been entirely free from rheumatism.” ‘Hood’s Sarsapariila Is the Only True Blood Purifier ‘This 1s why {it cures even when all other medicines fail. Insist upon Hood's. HOOD'S PILLS cure habitual constipation. Price 25e. per box. Besdossontondoetontondoatocsondonsoesenionteesontonteetentonteecentontesentonye See Our Made-To-lleasure Suits. New Lime. Exclusively— Mearz ano Merrz, Who'll ft you or keep ‘em, 906 F Street N\W. < Tailoring it goc. for Best $2 Specs, fitted and fully guaranteed —just to advertise our Op= tical Department. &F Repatr work halt price. OPTICAL DEPARTMENT—MERTZ’S, 11th and F sts. n.w. my7-14d @S0S66 S28 C800 “CREDIT IS OUR CREED. We're Carrying : ‘The names of some of the best people in town on our books as patrons of our “Equitable Credit System.” ‘They are folks who could pay cash easily enough if there was anything to be gained by so doing. But there isn’t a penny’s advan- tage in it. We will sell you FURNITURE— CARPETS — MATTINGS — DRA- PERIES— BABY CARRIAGES— REFRIGERATORS—on ‘your per- sonal promise to pay an agreed upon amount weekly or montbly— at prices that nobody can under- quote. Ours is the easy way. come way. ‘You'll be in good company here. COSOO The wel- SOSSSHOHGOOHOSH OHSS HOGODOS SHOSOOOSOOSO OOS HAV SSOSTS House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 and 923 7th St. 636 Mass. Ave. BSS SSSSS GOCE LYITLE GIRL HAD TO BE KEPT IN A DARK ROOM. COULD NOT SEB TO FEED HER- SELF. EDIES AND DOCTORS ALL FAILED. CURED IN ONB WEEK BY CUTICURA. ‘My little girl had very sore eyes. I tried every- thing, but nothing did any good. I took her to a doctor in Atlanta, who treated her for a year, but she kept getting worse. I brought her home; was almost o@t of heart; I just felt sure she would go blind. An old lady told me to try CUTICURA REMEDIES. I had no faith in them, as I had tried everything. I commenced on Saturday, and before the next Saturday her eyes were sound and well as any child's. She was almost blind and had been kept in a dark room for more than a year; could not see to feed herself; and they have never been as yet the least particle sore or even looked red from that day until this, and it will be three years the first of Max. They certainly cured her, and I think they are the greatest remedies out. I only used half a box of CUTICURA, one cake of CUTICURA SOAP and one bottle of CUTICURA RESOLVENT; 60 you see what wonders they did for my Httle girl. I have read of all of these most wonderful cases, but never before thought they might be true; but I know this to be the positive truth. ‘Mrs, FANNIE GARWOOD, Canton, Ga. CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS. CUTICURA RESOLVENT, the new blood and skin purifier and greatest of humor remedies, cleanses the blood of all impurities and potsonous elements, and thus removes the cause, while CUTICURA, the great skin cure, and CUTICURA SOAP, an ex- quisite skin beautifier, clear the skin and scalp and restore the hair. Thus the OUTICURA REMEDIES cure every species of itching, burning, scaly, pim- ply and blotchy skin, scalp and blood diseases, from pimples to scrofula. Sold threughout the world. Price, CUTICURA, 50c.; SOAP, 25c.; RESOLVENT, $1. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Proprietors, Bos- ton. {7 “How to Cure Skin Diseases,’’ mailed free. BABY’S SKIN AND SCALP PURIFIED AND Deautified by CUTICURA SOAP. Absolutely pure. HOW MY SIDE ACHES! Aching Sides and Back, Hip, Kidney-and Uterine Pains and Weaknesses RELIEVED IN OND MIN- UTE by the CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN PLASTER. Price, 25e. CITY ITEMS. Zinfandel Claret, 20c. Bot.; $2.25 Dox. Pure Hol. Gin, medic. +++..50e. bot. Imp. Lime Juice, at. Ti225e. bot. Golden Catawba, heavy bodled.....25c. bot. it P. R. WILSON, ‘864 7th st. nw. ge Don't Miss This! This week we are giving away a hand- some glass butter dish or sugar bowl with cne pound of pure pepper, at 40 cents & pound. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., Main Store, 501 and 503 7th st. my63t ——S For medicinal purposes we recommend our Superior Old Rye Whisky, six years old. $1 full qt. bot. M. Metzger Co., 7th st.* Ladies Are Interested! We are giving away one beautifully dec- orated plate, cup and saucer with one pound of A. & P. Baking Powder, at 45 cents. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., Main Store, 501-503 7th street. my6-3t ——— Finest Elgin Butter, 25c. pound. M. Metz- ger Company, 417 7th st. n.w. ate ——— Given Away. A “Trilby” fruit dish with every pound of Thea-Nectar Tea, at 60 cents a pound. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., Main Store, 501-503 7th street northwest. my6-3t = AMUSEMENTS. G24? OPERA HOUSE, : EDWARD H. ALLEN, Manager. Evening at 8:15. Saturday matinee at 2. Second week. ‘Third comedy season. FREDERIC BOND AND COMPANY fn the four-act Comic Drama, “Monseigneur,” RESERVED SEATS, 75c., 50c. AND 25c. GENERAL ADMISSION, 25c. May 13—Third week—‘The Irish Ambassador.”” mye-tf 2 ART GALLERY THOS. E. WAGGAMAN, ESQ., 3300 O ST. N.W., Will be open on Saturday, May 11, FROM 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M, For the benefit of the Teachers’ Annuity and Ald = Association. Admission. oS --50 cents. Tickets can be obtained of teachers or at the door during the exhibition. my8-4t I, 0. 0. F, LIBRARY ASSOCIATION—BOOK RE- ception and entertainment. Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th st. n.w., Wedne Evening, May 8, 1895. Admission, or more bound books. my7-2t The Choicest Roses All the high-bred varieties—the most perfect and delightfully fragrant blossoms always to be had bere. Better roses, in larger variety, and at lower prices, than you'll_ get anywhere else. Our prices’ range from 0 cents a dozen up. FLORISTS, A. Gude & Bro., Ea". my7-124. JKEBSAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. All This Week. Watson Sisters’ Burlesque Company. DAY AT 4:30. TODAY AT 4:30. BASE BALL. WASHINGTON ys. CHICAGO. ‘The Game in Detail. Next Week—FAY FOSTER & CO. my6-6t WE™280rt Music WALL. THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 9. EX-GOV. BOB TAYLOR In bis New Lecture, Visions and Dreams. Prices, 50 and 75c. Seats now on sale at Metzerott’s. my3-6t Grange Camp Association . of Northern Virginia. Chartered by the General Assembly of the State of Virginia, February 26, 1886. The Old Dominion Jockey Club will, until further notice, have racing on every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY upon the magnificent race course situate upon the grounds of the Grange Camp Association of Northern Virginia. $1,200 IN PULSES GIVEN EACH RACING DAY. Special train direct to the track from 6th street station at 1:30 p.m. Local trains stop at track gate. RALPH BAYARD, apS-tt Secretary. ISAAC B. JONES, President. VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, Va. RACING MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRI- DAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, Bix Races Each Day. First race, 2:30 p.m. Special trains direct to grand stand from 6th street station at 1:30 and 2 p.m. EB B DOWNHAM, H. D, McINTYRE, President. Secretary. apt-tt CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, Australia, waliaa Islands, Central America. Special rates for freight or passage; choice of routes; poe cars to rent; er tourist parties; a and pamphiets, J. SMITH, Agt., 49 Bo. 5 feld-waaly ~ AMUSEMENTS. KING'S DAUGHTBIS. AND SONS. convention of the King’s pters Sone of the District ‘will be ‘held PRIDAT. SATERDAY, May 10 and 11, gt the Ch the Govenant, Conn. ave. Nand 18th sts, Davis of the Central Gouncll, New York, be in attendance. Day seaal 10 a.m, 2:30 p.m, A mass meeting FRIDAY at 8 0" addressed by Mrs. Isabella Charles Davis. Most interesting ram has been prepared, cluding music. “AU friends, whether members the order or ‘not, are invited to attend. Dele Bates to the convention are asked to be at the opening session, and are requested to weat purple ribbon, in addition to the badge of the order. ‘my8-2t* NEW NATIONAL THEATER, Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Mats. WILSON BARRETT And His Own Company of Forty People, In two magnificent productions, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, The Sign of the Gross ‘Thur. and Sat. Mat.—THE MANXMAN. Friday and Sat.—THE SIGN OF "THE CROSS. Prices, $1.50, $1.00, 7c., B0c. and 25c. it Next week—NAT. ©. GOODWIN. CADEMY. GRAND OPERA, Popular Prices—25c., 50c., 75c. and $l. Hinrichs? = | THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, The Flying Dutehmamn Kronold, Fleming, Michelena, Ganor, Vivianl, &e. Thur., Trovatore; Fri., Barber of Seville; Mat. Sat., Carmen; Sat. Eve., Ernant. Next week—Entire change of operas, Dahomey : Village. Identically the same as at the world’s fain 40 DAHOMEYANS. 15 AMAZON FEMALE WARRIORS. —New at— CAPITOL PARK it Open from 1 to 5, T to 10 p.m. ’ Admission. as ee Cutiaren. “202. MAY FETE, “ MAY 6 TO MAY 11, y International and District ‘Committees, For WOMAN'S. EXHIBIT AT ATLA} under Or gag8t WeaNtiy Ano cea ra House, 15th st. MISSION, ‘25 CENTS, ris Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission Cooking and Dressmaking £ Syn neg (Samples given.) ea, 5 to { p.m. Afternoon Varied Program, 7 to ii pim.© Rew reatures Monday, Receptin te? dient 5 jon of Carlisle, ‘chairman; Tuesday, brogram bet Dis enet and £thnclogical Committees, Mrs. A. A. Wilson, gad Mrs. Lake, Blackburn,” chairmen; Wed 3 Gate ate al Committee, Mrs. W. be Th . Domestic Science ursday, Children's Festival, Committee, Miss Morton, man; Friday, Military Night, Mrs. R. 8. Barrett, chairman; Saturday, Grand Ball by Colonial Gom= mittee, Mrs. Heth, cheirman. (Fickets for ball, $1.) Dancing 9:30 to 11. Supper, 8 to 11:30. Fete committee—Emma C, Sickels, Git; Mrs. R. 8. B rett, Mrs. James H. McGill,’ Mrs. Alvert Gate Mrs: M.D! Lincoln: myS-4t New Program Daily there's always some! new to be heard here on the Graphonbonse, Songs, te., S000 as popular are heard Lere. New records of selections by the famous bands, dramatic recitations by Chas. B. Hanford, and humorous dialogues by ‘Michacl Jeremiah Casey, Esquire,” that funniest of Irish comedians. THE SLOT, ATTACHMENT —has been adjusted to the Kinetosco and the Kinetographophone. Drop it & nickel and see any of the following sub- Sandow, the modern Hercules, in Mus- cular Posings. The Cock Fight’ (realietic and exciting). Wilson and Waring (two eccentric and interesting dancers). ‘The Danse Comique (from the Milk White Flag), introducing the “Jumping J: ‘The Carntval Dance (from the Gaiety Girl), with orchestra accompaniment, Open day and night. Admission free. Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pa. Ave. Bomzes BIOU THEATER, Seats, 15c., 25c. and 50e. This Wee fate. Tues., Thuss., Sat. Mark Twain's Great Farce Comedy, Tom Sawyer, Over which all New York is laughing—Replete _ With songs, dances and funny sele-tions. ext Week—ELLEN VOCKEY in ¢ plays. my PROF. F. M. PROCTOR’S TWENTY-FIPTH nual May Ball will take place FRIDAY, MA‘ 10, 1895, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th st. ‘bet. and BE sts. nw. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Adm! sion, 50 cents. No charge at hat box. — my. TALLY-HO COACH LINE FRO! ~ Datiy—Arlington, bridze, eter 10 sim, 12 oh Uncle Sam Bri cats days—S. Home. Tuesdays, Frida: Fare, Bdc. myS-2t ap20-1me PROF. SHELDON’S DANCING ACADEMY, 25 per cent discount For the balince of the season. EXCURSIONS, &e. Overflow to Europe ! ! Dr. Croffut’s Vacation Excursion to Eu: the City of Rome June 29 is completely fut and two oserflow parties are being organized, one te leave on the “orean greyhound'* NEW’ YORK, July 3, and the other on the AURANEA (Cunarder), July 4 TOURS AND PRICES: Jal-tt = — NEW _YORK, $275; AURAN) 250. 41 days— Gra! Basin at Pe NEW YORK, $345; AURANIA, $320, 48 days~ Same, with Switzerland aud Germany. NEW YORK, $455; AURANI 4: days— Same, with Italy. ee. Phere prices include ALL, EXPENSES. Inquire of W. A. CROFFUT, 140 B st. n.e., myS-6t Washington. Marshall Hall. May Schedule. STR. CHAS. MACALESTER leaves for Marshall Hall at “10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, reaches Washington at 2 and 5:80 p.m. STR. RIVER QUEEN leaves for all river land« ings at 9:30 a.m.; returning, reaches Washington at 3 p.m. PLANK SHAD DINNER EVERY DAY. For charters, dinners, &c., apply at office, Tt and M s.w. Telephone call 825. my2-tt MountVernon, HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON, THE PALATIAL STEAMER i Charles Macalester Will leave foot of 7th and M sts. s.w. daily (ex cept Sunday) at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, reaches the city at 2 and 6 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 75c. Admission to grounds and mansion, 25c. Both tickets to be obtained at wharf and at the princle pal hotels. Elegant cafe on steame: THE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALY my2-25d STEAMBOAT 00. FOR CABIN JOHN BRIDGE—STI Florence will, make two trips Si Boat leaves 82d st. and Canal .m. Boat for charter for Gre: 420 11th st. nw., or J. apl9-3m_ <== Gra y Hair A thing of the past when Nattans Crystal Dis covery is used. Guaranteed to restore gray oF faded hair to its natural color in 3 to 10 day positively not a dye. Stops. the halr from falling out, arrests dandruff and makes the nicest dress! for’ the hair one can use. No poison. No ment. No stains. Price, $1. Trial size, KOLB PHARMACY, SOLE AGENTS, 433 ST. N.W. Sent, express prepaid, to any part the country on receipt of price. $a26-tt GOLD SEAL CHAMPAGNE. EXTRAand SPECIAL DRYs URBANA, N. Y. ml-stw3m PR, I