Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1895, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR, ina MAY 14, 1895-SIXTEEN PAGES. ‘There's no possibility of buying bet- ter than you'll buy here. You ean count ou us for big values every day fn the week—bigg special days. Tomorrow’li be a Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Ox- fords. Chances are there's just the shoe you want in the lots, and it’s at & price far less than you'd ever ex- Palais nee, Soe oe Popular Shoes Pleasingly Priced © values on our special day for $1.97 Oxfords. Ladies’ Russet Calf Oxfords and Black Viel Kid Oxfords. Quality that is always sold for for $1.97. Tomorrow. For $1.47 $3-07 Oxfords. Our $3.97 assortment of Oxfords includes everything worth ai thing in the Oxford For Ine—All the new style “elites.” They fered this weel “us D207 loper ct.Discount All the Children's LOW SHOES, tn both russet and sizes and black—all styles—and aiso the Ladies’ and Misses’ sizes in Spring Heel Shoes at 10 per cent discount off usual On Child’s Shees. Palais Royall ‘Shoe Dept.; A. LISNER, G and Eleventh Sts. it ? The Jaffray ‘Salei is ° 4 +4 | Creating Excite- |,/| Bi ment. § . > oq Wann 4 lal hd +4 ‘ ) you were rr must Have |‘ ‘ ON YOUR SIDE, BECAUSE THE |)4 Pe CREATED A DE- |'¢ ial .. EVERY |, 4) 4 Is AS | ¢ 4 N OUR AN- |} NOUNCEME! ND BY OUR SALES- | 4 4) PEOPLE. AND BACK OF ALL | 4 DM ssLe 1 4 WITH US YOUR MONEY Is | 4 4) NOT OURS UNTIL YOU ARE SaTIS- | 4 4) FIED. Nv io! 3 3c FOR ONE LOT OF 50ec. { : ‘ ir SUMMER CORSETS, EVERY |: >4 ~~ PAIR GUARANTEED. } r FOR INFANTS’ LAWN |} 4 CAPS TO FIT CHILDREN 4 FROM 6 MONTHS TO 4 >| YEARS. LADIES’ MUSLIN CORSET }4) COVERS, HIGH or SQUARE 7) NECK .. 4 ¢ « ¢ lic. |i a 4] LADIES? MISE, 4) TORCHON EDGE. MUSLIN TRIMMED CHE- WITH 4) CHILDREN'S MUSLIN re }¢| DRAWERS, TO FIT CHIL- LIC. 5 4 4] DREN FROM 1 TO 4 Pi )4| YEARS Ss hal 4 INFANTS’ RIBBED nal pq] SHIRTS, TO FIT CHIL 4 4, DEEN FROM 1 MoxTH TO bd 34] 5 YEARS, LOW NECK, 4) SHORT SLEEVES, FINISH- 4 Re ED ON EDGE WITH SILK le | STITCHING. wokTH 2c. ——— | J | Duck, 4 4) AM colors, including the, n4 P*) fastionabie navy vine... 7 74» yd * S| >) 4] . a ¥ aly nd 4 1c. yd. 4 P4) ror A CHOICE OF THOUSANDS OF PIECES OF WASH FABRICS. WORTH 4) UP TO 87%. YARD. =” lo ® Embroideries. aed 7 ‘| Some worth 1c. and 12%4e }4| Some worth 15¢, and 18¢. 4} Some worth 20c. and 25c. tad » h) Laces. , Neat new patterns, dainty in effect. oy Worth 20c. and 25e. 12Ke. yd. yard .. SEE ane Net Top Venise Lace. Worth @e..---..., BOCs YA. p<] 40c. ALL-WOOL BIEGE, IN TAN, BROWN, MODE, BLUE Pi] AND GRAY : 49e, ALI-WOOL FRENCH ‘ GE, IN NAVY, RED, - yWN, MYRTLE AND 25C. G OF OTHER Goop ——- ALL | THE BEAUTIFUL BLENDS, HARDLY SHABLE FROM Goons. YARD... COLOR DISTIN- THE $1 WworTiT i7e-yad | ALBATROSS 40 IN, ORTH 50c, YARD. We've got the freight people y4| ing what we will do with all th th: are coming here for freight yards are filled wi ( price that | i socom move them |, your houses. |’ tie haste won’t |} guess- LAN SD BURGE é d-filled Rimless Ey Ware Mantatnicrgeareawite es it nose piece and finest lenses, $1 with gold. piece, finest AHN, Optic 2 “a Dr, and | Jers, found At a post ice, “2 @.lurveien st... Bust Barber & Ross, G and 11th Streets. . 12-Inch Lawn Powers, $2.50. Will you let grass want for an ceca onal elippi a “mower for as low as $2.50? Ocrs a are fully guaranteed—that is, if they are not as is good as we say, bring them back, and we will re- money. Very ry frequently Will send for it, repair it and deliver it for $1. = 25 Feet Hose, $1.50. Good, substantial Garden Hove, the couplings too—with ft comes and a patent nozzle, which ich throws @ a sprayed or solid stream. If your old hose leaks a ttle ie Gas Stove. | You already know the comfort of cooking with a Gas Stove in the sum: price? Here's one of kind—a the doll: _ full niekeled. _two-burner, 15C- Oil Stoves. Have two ners also, like the the cheapest stove you'll find anywhere. Screen Doors, Soc. can keep the house free fro You can_put up these screen doors “spring | hinge, a 8 hook oc a knob « comes with each door. yoursel Window Screen Frames, 16c. Some people want to make thetr own ecreens, and save money. Any man with any tact at all can tack Very often your windows and doors are very peculiarly shaped, of you Such a case we would bave to make them to ord We will send a man up to take mei who will also submit you an estimate. ee Adjustable Window Screens, 21c. neatly fin finished. 3-qt. “Blizzard” Freezers, $1.35. 3-qt. “Gem” Freezer, $1.60. Poultry Netting —45e. per 100 sq. ft.—fall roll. Ge. 100 sq. ft. If we cut it. Barber & Ross, G and Eleventh Sts. SIELSSPSSOPO SO SOOOOOODE :Water-bugs in 3 3Your Home? —— toaches, flies, or any other trouble- some insects? OUR INSECT POW- DER ‘vill rid the premises of these 3 3 It’s our own a in our laboratory. We know vhat it'll do—you can rely on it be- i the BEST exterminator for in- s in use. Used safely in any part of the house—NOT POISONOUS to children or pet: ho 15, 25 and 40c. can. ompson, 7°93 $3." PHARMACIST. '5th oe 14-280 PEPPSLOC POOL OO OOOELOOEEOOOS 2"; Ideal Weather | |For Driving. The country 1s beautiful now. Roads are in perfect condition. Be- fore you start out, look over your | “turnout."" If there's anything need- ed, e HEPE. | We have everything | Lap Robes, Hitching Straps | es that'll save money, a8 con) With those. elsewhere, 01 ‘hine-made ikiud only’ $18. BECKER'S, 1345 Pa_ave.| HORSEMEN’'S & TRAVELERS? “FIXINGS.” | =| muyl4-2be0 Wear : Glasses? If so, are you certain that they are of the exact strength and focus that your eyes 4 — Let me test your eyes point. Ii they're WRONG I can pis thelr place with the RGHE ce charge for the glasses. Consultation and test ree, Dr. Elfiott, 2x orroux, Loan aud Trust bldg. Rooms 69-70, mylt-16d ee PECRECEEREOR DR ELODUCSU OCCU SOCCCCOOCCURDOCRDUOF9OFF = © oe: a 4 re The recent remarkable advance in the price of leather is caused 3 principally by the scarcity of those hides from which Sole Leather and Calfskins are tanned. This will affect the prices of Men's and Boys’ Shoes in partic- ular. It 4s beyond any question of doubt that Men's Shoes will be about 25 per cent higher than they have been—for even now manufacturers will not accept orders without receiving this ad- vance. As long as our present supply will last we shall continue sell- ing at our well-known low prices, and those men are wise indeed who will lay in a year's supply of Shoes now. Our ‘‘Royal’’ $2 Shoes ARE WORTH $2.50 TODAY. Of soft, pliable leather, Russet or Black, With genuine oak-tanned soles, Sewed by Goodyear process. Low, or High Cut. Our “Gem”? $3 Shoes FULLY WORTH $8.75 TODAY. Strictly Hand-sewed Calf, Kangaroo, French Patent Leather, Light or Dark Shade ‘Tan Calf or Glazed Kid Low or High-cut Shoes. Our ‘‘Footform’’ $4 Shoes WELL WORTH $5 TODA Equal to custom made. French Calf, Cordovan, Kangaroo or Patent Leather, Or Tan Russia Calf. Nobby, petfectly comfortable, yet close-fitting Shoes. All shapes, A to EE widths. Wn. Haho & § Co.'s RELIABLE SHOE HSUSES: 980 and 932 7th st. 1914 and 1916 Pa. ave. | It 233 Pa. ave. sec. |) Rretrnderoeteeeeentneteetertondeedeedeeteeteegeepeatoareet RAMA AAET “House Cleaning®. < Bargains. 47 For weeks our store has been in J‘ the hands of the builders, tearing down walls, changing departments, ss building new shelving, in short, an entire renovatipg of the store. The beginning of the end is here and in & very short time the ea oe RRR RR RRR aR ee aS a SS Store Will be ready for your inspection, en- €/ larged, remodeled and restocked. we To clean out old stock before the new comes in we have CUT THE PRICES ALL ALONG THE LINE. Picture Dept. 15v Pictures which Lave been used for decoration on our main floor. $2.00 Pictures, 6-In. Oak ‘and Silver Frame: z $1.00 7T5C- $1.79 Pictures, Silver and Oak Florentine Frames. . $1.49 Pictures, White and Gold 4-in. Frames...... "fan vanes BOCs “@ Umbrella Dept. Fling Unbrellas..< 2200 morse? kt SLO Seo: een as Gloria $i. OO Soap and Perfume Dept. SPECIAL PRICES ie ToMoRRow. loc. Cuticura Soap..... pees Ball Glycerine Soap...... White Castile Soap, full 35C. = . Java Rice Powder........ 1Q¢c. Perfumed Almond Meal.. 2IC. Host’s Cologne, 10e., 3 tor ZHC. 2ic. 2c. 4-oz. Violet Water........ 8-oz. Bay Rum.. Trunks. Don't buy one till you have seen our new line. « Boston 3 Variety Store, < EMMONS 8. SMITH, 705, 707, 709, 711 PA. AVE. an rsohshchohchohethahehed re e A Bargain Youll Need in a very few days—better buy now and be ready for hot weather. Protect your eyes from the glare of the sun with a our ES, __‘They’re ited with our FIN ‘ nose plece—guard and leather ONLY $1 We make a thorough, scientific ex- amination— aa and adjust a Caen to the eyes— WITHOUT EXTRA McAllister & Co., Opticians, my14-28d1311 F ST. (Next to “Sun” building.) POCVCSTSESCSSSCOSCVESOSSSCSSOCS case— Of submitting your teeth to a dental examination from time to time. By this means insidious decay can be de- tected and promptly dealt with and thus prevented from making any headway. Consultation with us always free— operations of whatever nature quite pain- less—and charges most moderate, Ex- traction, 50c. Evans Dental Parlors, myl4-24d 1217 PA. AVE. N.W. , Kann, Sons 8Til — T SPAGE OUR Prices will leaye our cus- tomerswith money toburn, provided they follow up our advertisements. SILKS. THE QUEEN 01 “ASHION, ORF AND THE LEADING MAT OF THE’ SEEN STANDS AT THE HEAD OF{0UR ESTABLISHMENT. WE DO LOVE TO so Re SELL THIS CLASS OF GOODS, AND THERE ISN'T A DAY IN THE WEEK BUT WHAT THEREAS SOMETHING NEW ADDED TO THIS: DEPARTMENT. SILKS! SILKS! x Must bring forth all lovers of Silks. The prices made must swarm our Silk De- partment from one end to another. We have extra help for this EXTRA ANNOUNCEMENT. 22-INCH PURE’; WHITE HABUTIA WASH SILKS—GOODS THAT-ARE RETAILED EVERY- WHERE AT 39C, A -YARD— May the igth, 25¢. 19-INCH CREAM MOIRH, THREE PIECES IN ‘THIS LOT, SUITABLE FOR MANY DIFFERENT PURPOSES, WAS 49C. A YARD— May the: 15th, 25¢. SATIN-FINISHED KAIKI WASH SILKS, THE VERY BEST OF THE KIND, THE MOST CHOICE PATTERNS MADE FOR TRADE THAT CAN AP- PRECIATE A GOOD CLOTH AND NEAT EFVECTS. THE IMPORTERS PRICE HAS Bi BoC. A YARD UP TO MAY 1— May the igth, 33c. 21-INCH CREAM BROCADE) INDIAS, NEAT LITTLE DESIGNS, REPRESENTING EIGHT DIF- FERENT STYLES, WILL MAKE EXQUISITE GRADUATING OR COM ENT GOW: LAST SEASON THESE pelea SOLD AT 5%, A YARD, May the itl, 38c. 24-INCH PLAIN WHITE AND CREAM CHINA SILKS. THESE GOODS ARE CALLED FOR ALL YEAR AROUND. THE REGULAR SOc. QUALITY. May the 15th, 38c. 24INCH FINEST PRINTED INDIA SILKS. THE PURCHASE OF THESE MADE US FEEL LIKE MONTE CRISTO, EVERYTHING WAS OURS, THEY HAVE DONE US A SIGHT OF OOD, AND Have reoudiie Us TRADE THAT WE HAVE “BEEN €\TPRIXG TO GET FOR SOMB TIME. EVERY“PATTERN IS A GEM IN ITs] GOODS THAT ARE WORTH FROM 6vc. TO We. A YARD. - May the 15th, 39c. 88-INCH WHITE AND CREAM HABUTIA WASH SILKS. JUST THINK OF IT, SILKS ONE YARD AND TWO INCHES WIDE. TEN YARDS WILL MAKE A DRESS WITH THE VERY LARGEST ASCENSION SLEEVES. REGULAR 65¢c. KIND, SILK: May the 15th, 49c. 22-INCH CREAM AND WHITE ALL-SILK FIG- URED JAPS, FOR STREET WEAR, HOUSE GOWNS, COMMENCEMENT DRESSES, SEASIDE OR MOUNTAINS, SOFT, FLUFFY AND WASH- ABLE GOODS. MARKED 75c. A YARD. May the 1gth, 58c. PLAIN WHITE AND CREAM TAFFETAS, HAVE A REGULAR SILVER JINGLE, WILL MAKE UN- DERSKIRTS GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE FIRST LADY OF THE LAND TO WEAR. NOTHING BETTER AT $1.00 A YARD. May the 15th, 65c. CREAM AND WHITE SATIN BROCADES THAT i JUST AS LOVELY AND ATTRACTIVE AS AN IDEAL PICTURE. ELEVEN DIFFERENT EF- FECTS—THAT ARE EXCELLENT VALUE AT 98¢. May the 15th, 69c. 27-INCH DRESDEN CREPES, THE BEAUTIFUL LITTLE PRIN! ROSEBUDS AND FOLIAGE THAT DECORATE ‘THESE ELEGANT GOODS ARE AS NATURAL AS THE GROWING GRASS, AND HAD WE BOUGHT THEM SIXTY DAYS AGO, ‘THE PRICE WOULD BE $1.39 A YARD. May the isth, 69c. THAT LINE OF FANCY NOVELTY SILKS THAT FIRST SAW THE LIGHT IN OUR PLACED ON SALE FOR THE TERDAY, HAS DONE NOBLE WORK. UHH ROLE OF A GOOD SAMARITAN, T TIME Ir ACTED AND BROUGHT TOGETHER A THRONG OF BUYERS THAT APPRECIATED EVERY YARD AND PAT- TERN THAT WAS SHOWN—OVER 200 PIECES, REPRESENTING HALF THAT MANY STYLES. TRUE BLUE VALUE, $1, $1.25 AND $1.40. May the 15th, 69c. N SAME AS YESTERDAY. A Few Of our Black Silks to give an idea of how they com- pare with our line of Col- ored and Fancy Novelties: 24-INCH BLACK CHINA. , WORTH 39¢. .29¢. YD. 24-INCH BLACK INDIA. WORTH 50c..39¢. YD. 27-INCH BLACK INDIA AND JAP. WORTH Se -48c, A YD. 2TINCH BLACK “TAP. AND INDIA. WORTH ‘Te. -58e. A YD. 82-1 INCH BLACK JAP., WARRANTED WATER- PROOF. WORTH 89. Ge. A YD. Kann, cas & Co; : 8T fl GMAREET SPAGE LOOK LIKE WINNERS The Morton Cadets Put Up a Fine Drill. OPENING THE COMPETITION AT MEMPHIS Praise on All Sides for the Wash- ington Boys. PROGRAM OF SOCIAL EVENTS es Special From a Staff Correspondent. -CAMP SCHOFIELD, MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 14.—In the presence of hundreds of soldiers and thousands of civilian specta- tors the Morton Cadets yesterday after- noon opened the competitions at the great interstate encampment, and at the same time made their initial appearance in a big drill. The showing of the boys won a cyclone of applarse and gained for Capt. Shilling and his team the respect and ex- pressed admiration of all Memphis. The sun beamed brightly as the Washington lads entered the field to the tune of the popular “High School Cadets’ March,” played by the Iowa State Band, and the encouraging cries of sponsors and friends, to try for the maiden prize, but the air was crisp and energetic winds constantly blew a cloud of dust over the company. The Mortons were inspected, and also drill- ed in full-dress government uniforms and new company fatigue caps. The program was rather long and somewhat intricate, but Capt. Shilling experienced no ditficulty in interpreting it. The entire school of the company of the drill regulations was cov- ered, and the youngsters drilled in cham- pionship form, their work being a revela- tion even to those who carefully followed the training of the team in Washington. The inspection was concluded in eleven minutes and the drill in forty-two minutes, allowing three minutes for extra move- ments, credit being given for the same. In leaving the field, the team, moving at double time, passed before the grand stand in company front, causing a climax-of ap- plause. Dr. Weaver and two substitutes were on the field during the drill, in readi- ness for any emergency. The champion National Fencibles, who witnessed the exhibition of the Mortons, are unanimously of the opinion that the drill was a first-prize winner in the maiden class. A’number of the veteran Chickasaw Guards, who have engaged in the majority of interstate competitions held since 1870, said to The Star correspondent that the drill of the Mortons equaled anything ever seen by them, and the general opinion is that the lads are “all right.” Capt. Scharff, commanding the Thurston Rifles of Omaha, the only competitor of the Mortons in the maiden class, admitted to Capt. Shilling that he was feeling nerv- ous about the chances of his company. The drill of the cadets was especially cred- itable, in view of the fact that the com- pany was obliged to spend the greater por- tion of the morning parading several miles through the streets of Memphis. The Fencibles. After dress parade last evening Capt. Domer maneuvered the Fencibles about the field for some time, and even to those not experts in matters pertaining to competi- tive drilling it is plain that the cham- pions are almost sure to retain their hard- earned title. The Chickasaw Guards, the McCarthy Light Guard and the so-called Sealy Rifles, who expect to enter the drill as company B, Texas Coast Guard, and the other cbm- panies are all drilling beautifully, but the superiority of the Fencibles is apparent. It is hard to discern that the companies mentioned outclass even the Morton Ca- dets, and the surprise would not be over- whelming if the latter should carry off tnird or perhaps second prize in the con- test for the Galveston cup. The big day of the encampment will be Friday, when the Fencibles drill. The Mortons also compete in class A on that da The Fencibles are the favorites in the big drill at the betting povls today, while the Mortous are backed for first place in class B and class C, and for a place in class A. The Social Program. A recention on an elaborate scale will be tendered the Mortons by their sponsor, Miss May Peters, this evening, at the club house in Montgomery Park. The entire Iowa Staie Band is to furnish music, and invitations have been extended to the spon- sors, maids of honor and commissioned officers of the other companies in camp. Miss Imogene Snowden will entertain the Fencibles at the same place Wednesday evening. Tomorrow the Mortons drill in class B, while this afternoon the Thurs- ton Fifles will endeavor to make a showing in the maiden class, and the Governor’s Guards.of Memphis are to appear in class B. Including the local companies it is no exaggeration to say that the Fencibles and the Morton Cadets are the two most gen- erally popular organizations at Camp Scho- field, and at the present time it looks as though only a miracle could prevent prizes in the three classes open to infantry com- panies going to Washington. C.F. C. Sas HOUSE BUILT OF TUBES. Through the Walls Circulates Hot or Cold Water as is Needed. From La Nature. A resident of Chamounix has just built a most peculiar house, for which he claims first a constant temperature and inci- dentally strength, durability, comfort and beauty. A The change of temperature in the val- leys of this mountainous region is fre- quent and severe, and the building of such a house was prompted by the severity and instability of the climate. Mr. Caron first put up a frame of steel water tubing, allowing continuous circu- lation to a stream of water. Around this frame he put up his house in the ordinary way, the entire structure being a pretty specimen of the early Italian renaissance. The peculiarity is that all floors and ceilings are likewise crossed and recrossed by the water pipes. The water, after passing through the horizontal tubes first, that is, under the floors and ceilings, passes through the vertical tubes until all have been gone through. In summer spring water, fresh as is only the water of the snow-capped Alps, circu- lates under pressure through the network of tubes, cools off the walls and, after having run its course, flows off considera- bly warmer than when it entered. In its course it has absorbed much heat, which it carries away. During the long and severe winter the water entering through the basement is first heated to nearly 100 degrees and then forced through the tubing. Of course, much of the heat is left all over the house, and at the outlet the temperature of the water is about 0 degrees. The house has been put to a practical test and has stood the trial well. The builder claims for it cheapness, solidity and elasticity, giving it immunity against earthquakes. The house is fireproof, having running water in every room, and fire can drowned out quickly. —____+e+____. Catholic Knights of America, The National Council of the Catholic Knights of America will convene in Omaha today. Representatives are present from every state in the Union. In addition to the regular delegates, probably 100 mem- bers of the uniform division are on hand A large number of amendments to the con- stitution and by-laws, proposed by various branches, will come up for action. The question of changing the constitution so as to admit women will be considered, as well @s a score or more amendments of minor importance. It seems probable that the na- tional council will take the initiative in a movement the ultimate object of which is the consolidation of the various Catholic organizations that are gereral in character and benevolent in purpose. There are a dozen such general organizations, with an aggregate membership exceeding 200,000. It is believed if these were united a vast saving in expense of operating would be effected, and thus a great incentive to in- creased membership established, besides greater influence would be exerted than is now possible, AMUSEMENTS. Grand Opera Hovse.—The third week of the summer comedy season opened at the Grand last night with a very comfortable audience—comfortable in numbers and com- fortable in temperature. The play was the two-act comedy, “Irish Ambassador,” with Mr. Bond, Mr. Shirley, Mr. Findlay, . Mr. Boag, Mr. Abbe, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Lalor, Miss White and Miss James in the cast. As Sir Patrick O’Plenipo Mr. Bond made a very politely rollicking Irishman, with Miss James as Isabella, as a petite and pretty sweetheart. Mr. Findlay’s Count Morenos was, as far as Mr. Findlay could make the part, up to his usual standard in such characters, and Mr. Abbe’s Baron Lowencraft was well done. It may be said of this play that it is one of the kind which must be well played to be any kind of a success, and it dragged all through, be- cause there was not a player letter per- fect, and the prompter was kept busy. The order of exercises was reversed in the pre- sentatior of the farce, possibly to be in line with “the best thing last,” and “Love's Alarms” followed the leading feature. It was done by Miss Curry, Miss James, Mrs. Findlay, Mr. Shirby and Mr. “Abbe, and was better than its predecessor. Both plays will be repeated tonight, and it is safe to say both will be decidedly improv- ed, as far as the actors themecives can im- prove them. New National Theater.—Nat. C. Goodwin appeared at the New National Theater last night with his customary success. He ap- peared in “A Gold Mine,” which has the merit of being an established success. It emphasizes the star's capabilities as a legitimate actor, without sacrificing his at- tractions as a comedian, and the production commantis approval for the strength of the cast, as well as for the efforts of the lead- ing performer. Miss Blanche Walch is an actress of exceptional finish and repose, and her portrayal of the character of the Hon. Mrs. Meredith was one of the enjoyable features of the presentation. William In- gersoll was also excellent, and Miss Minnie Dupree is an attractive soubrette. The steadiness of purpose and the energetic in- dustry of Mr. Goodwin in developing not only his own resources as a standard actor, but the American field of dramatic litera ture, certainly entitle him to the hearty recognition that he receives from the pub- lic. He responded very happily last night to a call for a speech. Academy of> Music.—When Mr. Hinrichs waved his baton over his excellent orches- tra last night fot the overture to “Rigo- letto” there was a large and appreciative audience present, and from the first the opera was followed with close interest and all its tuneful numbers were heartily ap- plauded. It was well sung and well acted, particularly the rcles of the Jester, the Duke and Gilda. It has been many years since such a splendid interpretation of Rigoletto has been seen here as was given that part by Sig. Campanari last night. With his magnificent vocal equipment and his dramatic power he won the audience from the first, and was the recipient of the most enthusiastic applause. Hardly less to be commended was Sig. Del Papa’s Duke of Mantua. Mme. Van Cauteren was seen to better ad- vantage in the role of Gilda than im any part she has assumed thus far, and she sang the florid music excellently. She reached the height of her power in the duet with Campanari, which forms the finale to the third act, and both were again and again recalled. Miss Fleming was effect- ive as Madalenna, and the well-known quartet in the last act was so weil done that the audience would not be satisfied until it was repeated. The part of Spara- fucile was weil taken by Sig. Viviani and the chorus sang in good form. Tonight “Romeo and Juliet” will be sung. Butler’s Bijou Theater.—Manager Butler presented the best show of the season at the Bijou last night. It was Miss Ellen Vockey in the strong emotional play of “Leonora.” Miss Vockey is no stranger in ‘Washington, and the large audience which greeted her last night contained many of her friends. It was true merit, thowever, that won for her-the applause she received. In her rendition of the trying role of Leo- nora she showed careful study and keen perception As for the company, the prin- cipal characters are all in good hands. Again tonight, Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Fay Fos- ter Big Burlesque Co. is at Kernan’s this week, and last night opened to great busi- ness. This company has a reputation of always leading in the variety business, and this season has fully sustained it. A skit, “The Electric Hotel,”’constructed for laugh- ing purposes, only,is the curtain raiser, and 2 good one at that. The olio is a long one and includes Fannie St. Clair, a charming soubrette; Nelsonia, a bewildering juggler; Bently and Cameron, musical comedians; Maimo in her famous dance “A La Phan- tasmagoria;” Howard and Williams, the “Get ‘Together Boys;” Brothers La Moyne, in a difticult horizontal bar act. A_ne burletta, entitled “A Knave of Paradis introducing Omega in her sensational dance closing the performance. Again tonight. “The Stroliers.”—“‘The Strollers” of New York repeated their performance at the National Rifles’ armory last night. Al- though the audience was rather small, yet the players were given every encourage- ment, and entered heartily into the spirit of both the pieces which were presented. The first one was ‘“‘Mother-in-law,” a three- act farce by Richard Barker, in which the plot is admirably twisted up to the culmi- nating point, when everything is maie smooth and right again. Miss Ina Ham- mer as Mrs. McTurtle, the model of the play, which has been written by Talfourd ‘Twigg, is exceptionally good, and Mr. John P. Nicholas makes a good partner for her in the character of Maj. Mungo McTurtle. Mr. J..G. Lamp as Twigg is comically poet- ic and matter of fact in his way of making love to Miss Josephine Shaw as Rosa Ma- tilda, who has a very handsome stage ap- pearance. The best character of the farce, however, is that of Mr. Pownceby, which is admirably taken by John Frederick Cook. His work was ratural and easy throughout. Miss Louise Closser as Topsy Gr Dar- win Rudd as Janaway, Frank Lea Short as Perey D'’Almaine and Puncan Harris as Jorrocks, the old office clerk, were all com- petent. The part of Mrs. Pownceby was taken by Miss Charlotte Lambert, and that of Susan by Miss Sarah Converse. The second piece was a one-act farce, “Raspberry Shrub, Sec,” in which Miss Ina Hammer and Miss Josephine Shaw as the two maiden sisters are excellent. The story is founded on Bessie Chandler's story, “The Pearl of Olin.” Miss Converse made a very pretty Jenny, the part of Bob ‘Tayior being taken by Mr. F. L. Short. The performance was for the aid of the Emer- TT Hospital, and a good sum was real- ize The Barnum & Bailey Cireus.—School will have no attractions for the average boy Friday next, for the circus will be here. This year they will be more anxious than ever to see all the attractions that are with the Barnum & Bailey show, and they will see thcm come what may. This year the circus comes th some features which have never been seen before. One of these is the ethnological congress, an in- structive, as well as an entertaining at- traction. . 'Thqn there is the water carnival, in which some great dives and evolutions take place. There will be three zs, two stages and a race track, so that all the events m have a chance to come off. The aggregation carries nearly a thousand people with it, and occupies sixty-four railroad cars, putting up the greatest show in the history of circuses. Johanna, the only living gorilla captivity, will be seen, together with other wild and queer animals, too numerous to mention. There will be an equestrian tournament, may pole dances, fox hunters’ meet, wild Cossack feats of horsemanship and a trained ani- mal exhibition that beats all previous ap- pearances in this country. The parade will be one of the principal things connected with the circus and will eclipse anything like it ever before seen in this city. There will be four performances, at 2 and 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday. A Talk on Pyramids.—A very interesting lecture is promised at the Mount Vernon Place Church this evening. Dr. Chapman of Baltimore will give a talk on “Pyra- mids, Mummies and Pharaohs,” the lec- tyre being a testimonial one to the leader if the choir. Dr.-Chapman has traveled a over the world, and has a large store of knowledge about this particular sub- ject, and as he is an entertaining speaker the lecture will be exceedingly interesting and instructive. Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry will be the soloist. ——— Cigar Makers to Be Deported. Information has reached the immigration bureau of a decision by the fifth circuit court of appeals for the southern district of Louisiana in the cases of forty-six cigar- makers alleged to have been brought to Key West about a year and a half ago under contract. The court in forty of the cases has decided in favor of the govern- ment, and Commissioner General Stump bas ordered them deported. 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