Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1896, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTIO: "e AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. be ‘Allen's Grand Opera House.—Sara Bern- hardt in “Camille.” Lafayette Square Opera House.—Thos. Seabrooke in “The Speculator.” New National Theater.—Mr. John Hare in “A Pair of Spectacles. Academy of Music.—Mr. Andrew Mack in “Myles Aroon.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.- Before the War.” ae Colurt Phonograph Company, 919 Penn- epivaniac nvedue nerve west texiibttion of the graphophore and kinetoscope. National Rifles’ Hall, G street_between 9th and ‘0th streets northwest.—Fenclbles’ fair. Metzerott Music Hall_—Concert by the Rubinstcin and Capital Glee Clubs. Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th between D and E sts. n.w.—Entertainment by the Lafayette Guards. Church of the Covenant.—Illustrated Lec- ture by Prof. Gore on “Holland's War With the Sea.” “The South —————— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Star Soap, 2c. tomorrow. Johnston's, Page 8. hos Sees Miss Fanny Stucky has closed her mil- linery busiress at W5 13th street, and ts ow associated with Mrs. Harrison, 1327 G street. Beach == Estabrook’s for best Photos. 1227 Pa. ave. ee THERE'S NO OTHER F. G. NOLTE. We're the people who paper rooms $2 up. We have no branch. We're at S10 9th st. Page 8. Cream Crackers, ic. Johnston's. CITY AND DISTRICT. - Did Not Sign Knowingly. Mrs. Chloe Young has brought suit against Albert McIntosh and others to re- strain the proposed sale of her house on I street near Half southeast. She says that five years ago Mr. McIntosh persuaded her to build the house. She signed with her mark a paper purporting to be a contract for the building, and only learned a. short time ago that it was a note for $8), secured by a deed of trust. The bill was filed by Mr. R. J. Murray, who obtained a restraining order returna- ble March 16. Mrs. Young wants the note canceled and the deed of trust released. Seg Boston Charley Wanted. Detective Weedon left here yesterday af- ternoon for New York to be present today at the hearing before United States Com- missioner Shields of the case of Charles Mortis, alias Mason, alias “Boston Char- lie,” who is wanted here on a charge of corspiracy to defraud Mrs. Judge Lindsey of Gainesville, Texa: — Death of Col. Thomas Turnbull. Col. Thomas R. Turnbull of the Smith- sonian Institute was stricken Saturday right with apoplex his home, 7) Sth st Montreal and v s born in ird year. en years he was ( concert roanager, and for one year performed a ervice for Clara Louise Kellogg. He veteran of the war, and a member of the G. A. R. and Masonic lodge Fun- eral services will be held Thursday at the Chureh of Our Father, and the interment will be in Arlingto: a African Missio The colored Baptists of s. he city held a Mass meeting at the Metropolitan Baptisi Church, on R street, last night to ratify appointment of Re L. G. Jordon of ladeiphia as secretary of the Colored Bz ptist Missionary Association. An ad- dre: the work and needs of missions in Africa was made by Rev. W. B. Johnson. The object of the association is to send colored missionaries to frica. Several speeches were made indorsing the work and pledging support to it. A large collec Was taken up for the benefit of African missior eee M. Spofford’s Will. d copy of the will of the been filed here Mrs. Spofford nt of New Orleans and Boston, i left an estate valued between $150,000 $2.00. The heirs, between whom the is divided, are Thomas M. offord two sisters, Eleanor and Nina . residents of Tennessee. ——.——_—. Mrs. Collins Wants the Child. Mrs. Margaret A. Collins, whose marriage with Robert M. Frost was annulled by Judge Cox Saturday last, the court award- ng the custody of the chi'd, Goldie Marie Frost, to Mr. Frost, has applied for a modification of the order. The woman, it will be remembered, was last week ac- quitted of th amy in marry- ing Frost, w ronment claim- she was the wife of one Mc‘’anna, and during the pfogress of the trial she ac- no<fedged living with Frost, but denied is ever married to him, and also nied that he is the father of the child. She desires the court to give her the child. a Wants the Cloud Rolled By. A bill in equity has been filed by Mary E. Curtis against. Robert E. L. White, A. J. tis and Homer Burgess, to remove tioud from her title to a tract known as “ortune Enlaraged,” near Benning. Mrs. Curtis says that in July, 18083, she gave Mr. White and one Snowden an option on the property for sixty days, it being in- tended to form a syndicate for the sale of ft. She conveyed the property, said to be Worth about 325,000, to Mr. Burgess and to trustees, in furtherance of But she claims that nothing the project. was ever done in the matter, and she asks that the deed of trust be annulied. ——._—_. Auction Sale of Craig & Harding's Stock. Sloan & Co., Auctioneers, are selling datly, at 1 am. at isth and F sts, Craig & Harding's immense stcck of furniture. The goods are as fine as can be had from any dealer in this city, and are being «wld for less than the cost of manufacture. This is the best opportunity ever offered in 1 elty to get tine goods for nothing.—Advt. Turkish Rugs and Carpets at Sloan's, 1407 G Street. The great stock of oriental carpets and rugs is still on private sale at Sloan's, 1407 G st. Mr. Daghistanlian fs desirous of clos- ing out every piece at any price. Call to- morrow, 107 G st. Sloan’s.—Advt. pile Sees =e High School Boys Are Hustlers. ‘That $10 Sterling Bicycle 'n our window Goes to the one showing best business abili- ty. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. 5-Ib. box best creamery butter, $1.40.—Ady patentee Rae Important. The great collection of antiques from Fypher & Co. of New York is now on exni- bition at the elegant art galleries of M. B. Latimer, 1229 and 1231 G st. Open in the evening until 9 o’clock.—Advt. ————— Constable's Sale. Big sale at Latimer’s, 1225, 1227, 1229 and I2t1 G st., tomorrow, of seven loads of furni- ture, to be sold by order of a constadle. Advertisement. ———.__. te Baltimore and Return via Pennsylvania Railroad. ‘Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday, March M4 and 15, and will be valid for re- tern passage until Mon lay, March 16. Good on any train. * ——— ea Compare Moses’ spring prices on Furni- ture, Carpets, Draperies, ete. with any auction prices quoted.—Advt. eras ‘The splendid business and dwelling prop- erty at the northeast corner of 224 and K Streets n.w., having a frontage of 37 feet on K st. by 75 feet on 22d st., will be sold at trustee’s sale tomorrow afternoon at 420 o'clock. See advertisement in auction columns for description and terms. =e A magnificent lot of antique furniture from Alexandria, Va., will be sold at Lati- mer’s regular sale tomorrow. Big chance to get fine goods.—Advt SPs Book sale at Sloan's, 1407 G st. (24 floor), this evening at 7:30 o'clock. < 51.25 d died yesterday at | QUEER COMBINATIONS They Are Shown Daily at the Police Court. An Exceedingly Smafi Prisoner Sent Home for Punishment—How the Unfortunates Fared. There was a queer combination of -pris- oners in the van when the prison vehicle made its last trip to the Police Court this morning, and the men, women and children of both colors marched through the corridor, all apparently happy, for the reason that the odor of hot sausage and coffee made them believe that they were soon to be fed. Leading this crowd was a colored couple,. and the two young people tripped lightly up the steps with the grace of a couple pre- paring to enter a cake walk. The female cell was reached first, and the young man planted a parting smack on the cheek of his companion and continued on his way to the male cells. Following this couple came a colored boy, who Is either not more than five years old, or who has not grown any since his fifth birthday. Whatever offense, if any, he had committed, it did not disturb his conscience, for he made an effort to “do the buck” as he passed before the officers guarding the exits. Three white men, who had no doubt seen better days, came together. They were not so happy, although they had enjoyed a night's rest, and were sure of breakfast, which was a decided break in their mo- notonous tramp life. A tall colored man followed them, and he ried under his arm a snow-white quilt, which had been sent to him by a member of his family, as the prisoners have to depend upon the heat from stoves for bedding in the police stations. Three women brought up the rear, and when all the prisoners were in the’ cells bah responded to the morning rol! call. Gullty and Innocent. Ernest Jones, a colored boy, was first to approach the prison rail when Judge Kim- bail’s procession started, and he was given ten days on a charge of vagrancy. Ernest McCall, a young man, stood be- fore the judge and satd nothing about his case, except that he did not know whether he was guilty or innocent. “He was too drunk to know anything about his con 1,” said the officer. “Ten dollars.” Policeman Gibson of the second p thought he had a case when a colo’ man named when the judge the policeman found r mind. She was charged with attempting to rob an old soldier. The case, however, was dismissed, the soldier denying that the charge was tru Policeman Gibson also made complaint agamst Rufus Coburn for alleged v. rancy. He was given fifteen days, The Old Story. Frank Smith, who has been a guest at the Central Union Mission for two weeks during the evenings, and a street besgar in the daytime, was in the toils as a vagrant. “You can’t beg here,” the court told him. “It seems to me that just because a man’ down the police want to keep him down. “That's the oid, old story,” the court told him, d you'll have to go down for thirty da ‘our colored boys, Joshua And William Washington, William Thon Thomas Robinson, were in the ¢ vagrants because they were fo! in the Corcoran building las are newsboys. The first two w ten days and the rest dismissed. Youthfal Prisoner. Alfred Moore, the small colored boy, ¥ hardly able to see over the prison rail. Throwing stones was the charge agaiast him, and Policeman Reith seeme] very anxious to have him fined or sent down. “I throwed the stone at a dog,” said the little defendant. For what?” c the dog jumped at me.” 1 lady had the dog tied to a ring,” said the policeman. 1 know she did,” added the boy, “but I didn't threw at her.” “And he’s been arrested before,” volun- teered the officer. ‘The former arrest did not influence the court, fer the boy was sent home to his parents and was told not to throw stones again. James Brown's plea to a charge of dis- orderly was “guilty.” “It was a game of crap,” the judge w And “ten dollars or thirty days’ what the judge said. harles Pongee and Minerva Pongee, his er, attended a fair last night and then had a quzrrel when they returned home. Minerva was released and her brother was fined. : The Other: Howard Boyd and Louisa Jordan, colored, were very much interested in each other until a few days ago, and now they are separated for a few day: . “She promised me $4,” said Howard, “and didn’t give it to me.” “And,” complained Louisa, “he cut my hat and coat to pieces “Why did you do this Howard. “Because I was mad and had liquor in me.”” He was fined $15 or thirty days. David Carey, colored, returned from Mon- tana yesterday, after the expiration of his three rs’ term of enlistment in the tenth cavalry. “And when I got hers he said, “I found that my grandmother was dead and my aunt had been sent to the lunatic asylum.” Having no money, he could not go to a lodging house, and so he stopped in Heat alley to rest himself. He was released on his personal bonds. —— Turning Over Their Pennies. January 1, 1898, some bright new pennies were given to as many of the Junior Leaguers of Gorsuch M. E. Church as would take one and work with it. Last Friday night, March 6, at the regu- lar monthly sociable of the juniors, the amount earned with this penny was turned into the league treasury, and each one told how he had increased his talent. Two prizes of gold Epworth League badges had been promised, one to the boy or girl under fifteen bringing in the largest amount, and the other to the person over fifteen turn- ing in the most money. Miss May Biondi, who graduated last September from the junior to the senior league, was awarded one badge, having earned $30.27. The story of her penny was told in rhyme—her own composition. The other badge was awarded to Master John Powers, who made $3.06. The total amount received was $41. ——— Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Edgar R. Jackson to Zachariah W. Waters, lot 18, Douglas; $10. Richard Edwards et ux. to Richard H. Harper, tract in county; 215. Mahlon Ashford et al., trustees, to John W. Thompson and Geo. H. B. White, trustees, original lots 3, 4 and 5, sq. 229; $11,700. Wm. H. Pritchett et ux. to Esther A. Meeker, part lot 40, sq. 732; $10. Esther A. Meeker to Mary J. Pritchett, part lot 40, sq. 732; $10. Jas. L. Parsons et ux. to Jo- siah and Hannah M. Snaw, lot 22, sq. St $2,500. Sigmund J. Block et ux. to Fredk. J. Haig, part lot 6, sq. 845, and lot 11, sq. 791; $10. Same to same, lots 69, 61, 62, sq. USS, part lot 67, sq. 545, and part lot 1, sq. 20; $10. Harry F. Shontz et ux. to S. Dana Lincoln, lot 118, sq. 861; $10. C. €. Dawson to Lesceies Grandy, lot 197, bik. 27, Long Meadows; $1,200. Wm. F. Hall to Julia A. Hall, east one-half lot 9, sq. 083; $10. Geo. W. Montgomery et ux. to Wm. W. Danen- hower, lots 28, 30, $1 to £5, and part lot 2, sq. 7 #10. Saml. J. Prescott et ux. Lamb, part original lot 2, sq. ason to change his They given re the court asked to J. Melvin 1040; $10. David E. Pine et ux. to Edw. C. Blummer, lots 71 and 72, sa. 553; $10. Fred- erick W. Reeves et ux. to W. Redin Wood- ward, lot 60, sq. 65; $10. J. Louis Willige to Henry C. Olmstead, part lot 10, sq. N. of 4; $1,500. Wm. B. Warns to Wm H. Campbell, lot 142, sq. 860; $10. —_—_._—__ Expenditures of the District. Interesting information regarding the au- nual amount of money expended by the Dis- trict of Columbia will be found on page 13 of ‘The Star’s Almanac for 1896. 25c. per copy. For sale at all news stands and at The Star office counting rooms. THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAROH 10, 189¢6-TWELVE PAGES. Allen’s Grand Opera House.—There is al- ways the temptation to go into rhapsody over the acting of Sara Bernhardt. She has had the people of two continents at her feet in admiration of her wonderful art for many years, and last night at Allen’s Grand Opera House there was indubitable evidence that her charm had lost none of its potency. Bernhardt has never had a better vehicle for the exploitation of her powers than the play of “Izeyl,” with which she signalized the commencement of her engagement here last night. Ar- mand Sylvestre and Eugene Morand, the authors of the piece, are Sald to havé writ® ten it especially for Mme: Bernhardt, and they measured her ability in perfect form and range. It affords her opportunity for running the entire gamut of human passion from the sensuorsness of the courtesan to the martyrdom of the exalted convert to the purest religion of Buddha. In every scene Bernhardt is found to be all that could be desired, and her finished art is always in evidence. There is no actress who can compel such constant admiration fer her work in every respect as this great French artiste. This was said when she first came to this city, fifteen years ago, and revealed new possibilities in ‘Frou Frou” and Camille,” which were even then thought to have been worn threadbare by every actress of the emotional school. To- day she scems the same wonderful woman as then. Time has not, apparently, added a wrinkle to the mobile features, nor taken from the marvelous voice one shade of Sweetness or power. She is still the per- fection of grace in all her movements, and her feline lovemaking and tigerish rage have the same thrilling effect. As Izeyl she is first seen in all the rich- ness of apparel and effrontery of the courtezan who holds as one of her lovers Prince Scyndia, who, to prove his devotion, has stolen the golden tripod from the tem- ple and presented it to the beautiful Nautch girl. When it is discovered in her house the people clamor for her death, but she is saved. by the prince’s mother. The second act finds Izeyl at the mountain top, where dwells Siddartha, the elder brother of Scyndia, who had renounced the throne in crder to become a teacher of the Buddhist faith. He has resisted all worldly tempta- ticns, and has lived a perfectly pure life. Izeyl has resolved to conquer this model man, and to that end goes to his home ar- rayed in gorgeous costume, and with no hought of defeat. No man has ever failed to succumb to her charms, and she has no doubt of her success with the priest prince. All the arts of coquetry are employed, but are met by Siddartha with moral homilies und a heart unteuch by passion. Hts earnestness in endeavoring to turn Izeyl trom her former career into the higher and purer life of religion finally bears fruit, and ie becomes a convert, lighting the sacred fire in token of her repentance. Then Izey] returns to her home, with the object of selling everything she has and devoting it to the poor, a for herself to the life of an exalted religionist. She is her house deeorated with ilowers by ndia, who has become rajah, and who res lo renew the relations that he form- erly sustained to the beautiful Nauteh girl. She repels his advances, and when he at- tempts to force her into submission she sta him, and then is condemned to death for having killed the king. The third act affords Mme. Bernhardt the best opportu- nity for thrilling effect, and in this she aroused the highest enthusiasm ja her au- dience. Many times was the curtain raised before the excited auditors would be sat's- fied. Curtain calls, however, were the rule at the close of every act, and Mme. Bern- hardt had cause for gratification at the hearty manner in which she received. The supporting company was thoroughly adequate and the picce was splendidly mounted. Tonight Mme. Bernhardt will be seen in “Camille.” Lat: ‘Mr. Thos. engagement in th vette Square Opera House. n jegitimate comedy has to introduce a new play of real merit, which, one ntimen: to quote the star's own in a speech before ves him an opportunity to ap- omething more ambitious than the which heretofore held attention. “The Speculator,”” by Mr. Geo. H. Broadhurst, is not 2 strictly original in- n, but it is in no instance a paipable Lit has a good strong plot and i, without too much sac- lities. The story is of a financial duel between giant investors on the Chicago stock exchange, and the scene in which the two enemies, each in his private office, follow the story of the stock-ticker— a story which tells of brilliant success for one and utter ruin for the other—brings the audience to a pitch of remarkable © m. The love story is told prettily, and the plot is constructed in a solid and sym- metrical fashion. The comedy is strong, but not too farcical, and the characters are such as to give the members of the support- ing cast every opportunity. Mr. Seabrooke himself has the character of a business man past the meridian in years, of iron nerve, tiunt in manners, warm-hearted and gen erous. It is a wholly amiable picture, and the star draws it with a great deal more skill and_ prec’ who have loved to laugh with him in his more bois- terous rollickings would believe him cap- able of commanding. With the polish which years are sure to bring, Mr. Seabrooke's work is Ii igh in the scale of legitimaie comedy, especially if he has the fortune to secure other plays as good as “The Speculator.” Miss Jeannette Lowrie was girlish and attractive. Sydney Booth was manly and forceful, and Atkins Law- rence enacted the role of Henry Duncan, the rival financier, very effectively. The mest auspicious indication which manifest- ed itself in Mr. Seabrooke’s work was the fact that the pathos in his characterization was interpreted quite as impressively as was the comedy. National Theater.—Mr. John Hare, Eng- lish actcr, made his first appearance in Wasbirgton lest night at the National Theater, and today Mr. Hare and the mem- bers of tis company are established in the good opinion of the national capital. There were two plays presented, that very pow. ful little one-act forepiece, by Gilbert, “Ccmedy and Tragedy,” and the three-act comedy, “A Pair of Spectacle In the first Miss Julia Neilson made her first ap- pear: nce, and it may be said that no tur- tain-raiser ever presented in Washington called forth more applause than this, or more sincere applause. Mr. Aubrey Smith aud Mr. Fred Terry shared the honors with Miss Neilson. Of the presentation of the principal play only good things may be said. It is an adaptation from the French, by Sydney Grundy, and is a simple story of a kindly old gentleman, who saw only good in the world, until his brother, who suspected everybody, appeared on the scene. It was not long until he had plant- ed the seeds of doubt in the good brother's mind, and then his troubles began. Dra- matically, the play Is of that kind in which there Is so little real “‘stage-acting" that to do it satisfactorily is one of the most dif- ficnlt undertakings of an actor. Yet, Mr. Hare, as the idly brother, Benjamin Goldfinch, fulfilled every requirement, and set befcre his audience the very person and spirit of his character. So well done, indeed, was It, that uutii he dispels the il” lusion by appearing in some other char- acter, Mr. Hare is not’ Mr. Hare to the Washington mind, but Mr. Goldfinch. Next to him, in point’ of importance, was the brother, Gregory, cf Mr. Charles Groves, most uaturally and admirably presented Miss May Harvey was a charming young wife to Mr. Goldfinch, and no less ex- cellent in their parts werg the other mem- bers of the cast. The only feature of the entire perfcrmance that might be adversely criticised was furnished by the Washing- ton people—that is, that part of them who are in the habit of coming late and disturbing those who would like to hear. Academy cf Music.—The Irish drama was the feature at the Academy last night, and there is always that in the Irish play, with its sunshine and its shadow so strongly in contrast, which maintains a powerful hold on the human feelings. “Myles Aroon” was the play, and Andrew Mack, a sweet sirger and a bright successor to the lament- ed Scanlon, was the chief player as the Irish lad, with his songs and his sweet- heart. In this case Mr. Mack's songs were “Maggie, My Own,” “Swing Song,” “I'm Proud I'm Irish,” and others, and his sweet- heart was pert and pretty Dorothy Kent. Other notables in the cast were W. J. Ma- son, Ogden Stevens, James Vincent, Charles Webster and Miss Lidia McMillan. The singing by the Hibernian Madrigal boys was'a pleasing feature. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.--There are few vaudeville attractions that enjoy the popularity of ‘The South Eefore the War.” It is a genuine representation of cabin life What Cures Pimples. The only really successful preventive and care of pimples, blackheads, red, rough hands, falling hair and baby blemishes, is the celebrated CUTICUKA SOAP, greatest of skin purifiers and beantifiers, as Well as purest and sweetest of toilet and nursery soaps. Only preventive of clogging of the pores. Sold everywhere. 2 in te Soult, end a troup. and colo ux correctly Scenes and incidents of colored life in the south before the war. Tihere are planta- tion songs, and all the old-time southern melodies, given by three excellent quartets and a chorus of well-trained voices. Then there are all kinds of dancing, from the shuffie to the “buck,” and the performers enter into it with a degree of earnestness that is refreshing. The performance opened with the return of old Unckle Eph, which character was well taken by Billy Wolf. Billy Williams in his original character of Aunt Chloe, was never seen ‘to better ad- vantage, and Frank H. White, a new mem- ber of the company, immediately jumped into favor. He is an excellent co! A real old-fashioned cake--walk closed the performance. Metzerott Music HallThe Rubenstein and Capital Glee Clubs -will give a joint concert at Metzerott Music Hall this even- ing. Both these organizations are well known, and have been heard individually before this season. The concert which was given last season jointly by the two or- ganizations was everything that could be desired in a musical way, and every effort will be made to have the one this evening up to the standard. The program selected embraces some excellent music that will catch the ear as well as the name the eye. The Germania Maennerchor.—The Ger- mania Maennerchor gave its last entertain- ment of the season last evening at Ma- sonic Hall, presenting the one-act comedy, “Bread and Water,” and the comic opera in one act by Emil Chr'stianl, ‘“‘Amorita.” The halls was crowded with the friends and members of the organization, and enthu- siastic applause was frequently given the performers Miss Lena Thiele, Miss Hetyg Kvhler ard Rudolph Specht comprised the cast, and each one scored a hit. The parts in the opera were taken by Miss Sophie Escher, Mr. Conrad Richter, Mr. F. L. Aue, Mr. Augustus Duehring, Mr. Chas. Duehr- ing, Mr. William Heinemann, Miss-Theresa Buhler, Miss Anna Buehl, Miss Dora Freid- rich, Mr. August Schwartz, Mr. Chas. Koch, Mr. W. Escher, jr., Mr. W. Escher, sr., Mr. Pohlmann, Mr. F. Harke and Miss Blandford. Each one acquitted himself or herself with the greatest amount of credit, the opera being tuneful and the situations decidedly amusing. Dancing followed the performance. Odd Fellows’ Hall.—An entertainment was given last evening at Odd fellows’ Hall, under the auspices of Washington Divis- fon No. 1, U. R. K. of P. The show pre- sented was an excellent one, and embraced many entertaining and laughable features. The first part was the séssion of the Royal Order of Bunt Cork and the initiation of two new members. Songs were rendered in this part by Ross Wise, Chas. Shackelford, Ross Gessford, Byron Bond and Harry Shackelford, while H. A. Graham gave an musing imitation of Herrmann. The olio opened with Mr. Stephen B. Ciements, the well-known banjoist, followed by the Del Ray Brothers in an acrobatic and hand- balancing act. “Dimple,” the little dancer, made a distinct hit. She was followed by the Burnt Cork Club Quartet, consisting of Messrs. Wise, Gessford, Bond and C. Shackelford, and they were forced to re- spond to several encores. Howard and Leigh, the contortionists, gave a clever act, and this was followed by a farce, en- {itled the “Monkeying Monk, or the Last of the Spanish Gohongawallchs.” The en- tertamment was followed by dancing. Prof. Gore's Lecture.—An interesting lec- ture on “Holland’s War With the Sea” will be delivered this evening at the chapel of the Church of the Covenant by Prof. Gore of the Columbian Unive . This lecture has been entirely remodeled by the author and a number of additional lantern slides have been secured for the purpcse of illustrating the talk. Prof. Gore is an interesting and entertaining talker, and, with such a sub- ject, the lecture should be both instructive and enjoyable. —__ ANACOSTIA CITIZENS. Meeting of the Association Last Meht. A special meeting of the Anacostia Citi- zens’ Association was} } last evening at Haines’ Hall, ard permazent officers nomi- nated as folicws: President, Dr. George C. Havenner; vice president, Mrs. Eaton; sec- retary, Mr. H. B. Darling; treasurer, Mr. R. B. Buckley, and doorkeeper, Mr. J. M. Keat- ing. Those 1amed will, it is expected, be elected at the next meeting. The report of the committee on constitu- tion and by-laws was adopted. Mr. R. B. Buckley, chairman of the com- mittee appointed to canvass the town for signatures to a petition asking Congress to pass A. E. Randle’s rapid transit bill, re- ported that nearly 500 names have alrcady been obtained, and that while the petition asked for the ssage of the Randle bill, it well understood by the signers that t is wanied by them is rapid transit, and that they are entirely willing for Congress to grant the necessary authority for this to any person or persons that Congress may see ‘oper. The committee was re uested to get many additional signatures as possible today and to transmit the paper to the Sen- ate District committee. Messrs. H. B. Darling and hk. B. Buckley were appointed a committee to distribute in- vitatiuns to the citizens generally asking them to become members of the association. Resolutions of thanks were adopted to The Star and other papers for publishing the proceedings of che association. —— Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the foliowing Richard J. Horn and Lillie Brough; Robert Gray and Luella Carroll, both of Fairfax county, Va.; John W. King and Florence T. Atwell; John W. Bolton and Ellen Hall, both of Alexandria, Va.; Henry Turrer and Isabel Hall, both of Fairfax county, Va.;John Vinson and Rosa Brown; Jchn W. Frazier of Baltimore, Md., and Mary D. Waller of Spottsylvania coun- ty, V Edward Scott and Florence Nesby; David Charles Wirebrenner and Eleanor Nelson Ritchie, both of Frederick, Md. gee Will Explain Single Tax. Mr. Bolton Hall, cne of New York's ‘‘400,” will address the Washington Single Tax Club temorrow evening at Typographical Temple, 423 G street. By request of a large rumber of people who are interested in finding out what the single tax really teans, Mr. Hall will elucidate that philoso- phy and show how single taxers expect to get their ideas approved by the people and to have them incorporated into law. ——>—_ Wills Filed. The will of the late Henry C. Sayles, dated March 16, 1895, filed yesterday, appoints the widow of the testator, Elizabeth Sayles, as executrix, and makes her sole beneficiary. The will of the late Mrs. E. B. Gillis, dated February 1, 1896, was also filed. The real estate, three houses on 12th street north- east, are directed to be sold, and the pro- ceeds paid at the rate of $0 a month to William Alexander Balloch, a brother. Any residue at his death is to be paid to Robert A. Balloch, another brother. dusky maidens interpet the Special dosgeteegeteeeteestetpatetpe ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolutely: Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder, Highest of all in leavening strength. <Latest United States Government Feed leport. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. 106 Wail st Peete octocgecterecencontecteetetoncortortetntontoctoctectetiens The best truss sos —made i¢ incorrectly fitted will aggra- * 32% vate rather than relieve the horriile ‘pain hanes ot Sune - ee a fit the trusses we ss sell, aud they fit them correctly AND. +6 sO REVIE : A.A. Smith & Co., 1108 F St. mlil0-124 “Brighter than ever” * —is th: way Silver Ware, Glass Ware, Brass, Tin, Nickel, Jewelry, Mirrors, &e., ‘will look after a little “CRYSTALINE” is rubbed on them. Easy to apply and will not scratch! Ask for a box of ‘‘Crystaline” at your draggist’s or grocer’s. 0c. a box. mh9-12d eaeeee eeevee aeeee MONEY COMING IN Oontributions for the Big Ohristian Endeaver Oonvention. Many Appointments Made by the Com- mittee Last Night—The Chorus of Four Thousand Voices, At the regular weekly meeting of the Christian Endeavor committee of '96 last evening a number of appointments on the different auxiliary committees were author- ized, and a statement from the finance com- mittee was made showing the progress of the work of canvass of the business men for contributions to the convention expense fund. Rev. Dr. R. H. McKim offered the use of Epiphany Church for one of the prelim- inary meetings the evening prior to the for- mal openeing of the convention, and the Fifteenth Street, Eckington and Takoma Park Presbyterian, and Nineteenth Street and Gay Street Baptist churches were also offered for the use of the committee. Satisfactory progress in the work of the music committee was reported by Charies S. Clark, chairman, who stated that many re- turns had already been made by members of the auxiliary committee in the formation of the great chorus of 4,000 voices. Miles M. Shand reported for the entertainment com- mittee the preparations that have been made for the first great meeting of the auxiliary entertainment committee at the Calvary Church, the 20th instant. Appointments Made. Rev. Mr. Bagby, chairman of the reception committee, suggested the following appoint- ments, which were mad Headquarters section—Arthur S. Gray, Be- rean Baptist Church; Charles Brown, West Street Presbyterian, and Willard Rugg, Union Methodist Episcopal. Rallroad section—Rev. C. H. Butler, Keller Memorial Lutheran Church; Page L. Zim- merman, Mount Vernon Methodist Episco- pal; George W. Stose, Vermont Avenue Christian; H. A. Farnham, Fifth Congrega- tional; Lee Pitchlyn, St. Paul's Lutheran; Frank B. Gilmore, Ryland odist Episcopal; Webster, jr., Church of the Covenant; A. D. Smith, Eckington Presbyterian; C. O. Rohrer, Garden Me- morial Presbyterian; C. W. Little, Gunton Temple Presbyterian; W. M. Terrell, Warner Memorial Presbyterian; C. J. Hepburn, West Street Presbyterian; E. Hilton Jackson, First Baptist, and Herman W. Smith, New York Avenue Presbyterian. Depot section—N. T. Elliott, Central Pres- byterian Church; G. M. Whitwell, Church of the Covenant; Miss Ella Chase, Vermont Avenue Christian; Miss Anna P. Shields of Central Presbyterian; Mr. R. P. Waddy, West Street Presbyterian; Charles Coberth, Gay Street Baptist; M. Clark, Nineteenth Strect Baptist; Louis H. Neill, Plymouth Congregational; Christine Pozgensee,Church of tne Reformation; Miss Stella Drane, Cen- tral Methodist Protestant; Miss Jennie Fur- nage, North Presbyterian; Miss Nannie Withers, Gurley Presbyterian; R. B. Burn- ham, Bethany Presbyterian, and Miss Mae Jenks, New York Avenue Presbyterian, Church section—Miss Anna J. Bell, Calvary Baptist Church; H. C. Johnson, E Street Baptist; Miss Grace B. Johnson, First Con- gregational; Miss E. Hunter, Union Met! dist Episcopal; Rev. S. J. Smith, Centr Methodist Protestant; Miss Estelle Kosta Faith Presbyterian; George F. Williams, As- sembly Presbyterian; Miss Minnie Riggles, Western Presbyterian; Miss Alice T. Hercus, Sixth Presbyterian; Miss Eugenia Mullican, First Presbyterian; Mrs. H. C. Donahue, Maryland Avenue Baptist; J. O. C. Roberts, First Baptist, and Mrs. J. H. Wurdeman, New York Avenue Presbyterian. W. F. Stowell, chairman of the registra- tion committee, reported the following rames, and the appointments were made: Dr. George C. Sampson, First Baptis' Rev. Edward Warren, Faith Chapel; A. L: Dietrich, Mount Vernon Place; Dr.’M. C. Pennett, North Presbyterian, ‘and W. L. Moulton of the West Street Presbyterian Church. Some Contributions. Contributions to the convention fund were reported by the finance committee as follows: Woodward & Lothrop, $500; Saks & Co., $100; Johnson & Wimsatt, $100; Independent Ice Company, $100; W. A. H. Church, $100; B. H. Warner, $50; John Joy Edson, $0; A. F. Fox, #1 Cc. B. Church, $50; Truesdel, $50, William B. Gurley, $50; Lans- burg & Bro., $50; Lincoln Fire Insurance Co. C.C.Duncanson, $50; Barber & Ross, $: . B. Rheem, $25; John C.Parker,$25; Major, $25; Church & Stephenson, $25; Ge W. F. Swartzell, $25; John W. Ross, $25; F SOS SII TET COGS TEGO Scrofula Makes life misery to thousands of people. 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Wagner, $1;'M. C. Mitchell, $1; G. J. Cost, $1; H. W. Fisher & Son, $1; Clarence Beall, W. 8. Hoge & Bro., $5; George W. Herrold, $5; Seymour B. Wright, $5; John S. Miller, W. G. Orr, $5; Harban & Bennet, $5; R.'C. Lewis & Sons, Ralston & Siddons, H. Hazard, $5; B. F. Whiteside, $1 cell, $10, —_——.__ IN THE AMERICAN ALPS. Another Sta; of the Geographical Society’s Trip to Alaska. The trip to Alaska, under the auspices of the National Geographic Society, was con- tinued yesterday afternoon, Prof. Charles E. Fay of Tuft’s College, Mass., conducting the party in the second stage of the jour- ney. The first day’s journey was from St. Paul, Minn., to Banff, Alberta, and from Banff Prof. Fay conducted the party across the Rockies. Monday afternoon next Mr. James Fletcher of Ottawa, Canada, will conduct the party from the Canadian Na- tional Park to the Pacific. The attendance yesterday was even larger than on the preceding day, and Prof. Fay’s lecture and description of the grand scen- ery en route was unusually attractive and interesting. Describing first the topogra- phy of the region, which the lecturer ex- plained, was justly entitled to be known as the Switzerland of America, he remarked that it is Switzerland about two hundred years behind the age. For hundreds of miles only the railroad speaks of ctviliza- tion, the region being but sparsely in- habited. The Swiss Alps are loftier, he said, the peaks of the Rockies being only from six to seven thousand feet high above their base and about twelve thousand above sea level. But just as one may be as cold when the thermometer registers 2) below as when it registers 40 below, so one may be as deeply impressed by a mountain seven thousand feet high as by one twelve thou- sand high. There is nothing in America, thought Prof. Fay, to equal the scenery: of the American Alps, and one becomes sati- ated with grandeur, which is as poetic as it is thrilling. The Rockies and the Sel- kirk and neighboring range can be seen in a single day from the railroad, which traverses them. Mt. Temple and Mt. Hec- tor were described at length by the lec- turer, the view from the latter being in- comparably grand. The difficulties ex- perienced in investigating the mountains were in some instances insurmountable. Throughout the lecture views were given of the region, and they were indescribably grand ana picturesque. Lake Louise par- ucularly pleasing the audience. —_--— Indictments Returned. The grand jery has returned an ment against Charles Sargent, charging him h manslaughter, in causing the death of John T. Williams the 27th of last Novemb by hitting him in the head with a brick. They also returned an indictment against Daniel T. Dwyer, John J. Cunning- ham and Charles Mortis, alias Mason, charging them with conspiracy. ——— Charges Cruelty. Belle Barnaccorsy has filed, through At- torney Campbell Carrington, a petition for divorce from John Barraccorsy, charging cruel treatment. ———.+_—_ Will Fitea. The will of the late Caspar Windus, dated June 20, 1881, was filed yesterday. The widow of the testator, Martha Windus, is appointed executrix, and to her the entire estate Is left absolutely, unless she remar- ries, when one-half of the estate is to be taken by the testator’s daughter, Louise. A codicil, dated April 26, 18M, provides that the daughter's sLare shall go to her chil- dren, to the cxclusion of her husband, if she should marry. CITY ITEMS. eer ees Say, Chawley, Old Fellow, have you ever been to luncheon at the Hotel chnson Cafes? They serve a deucedly tine yout there for 25c. and their oysters are the finest I ever ate. I'm going there now.” a Si is RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything.10c. mhd-t,f,stf = For Throat Diseases, Coughts, Colds, etc., effectual relief is found in the “Brown's Bronchial Troches.”” Sold only in boxes. indiet- —— Rockbridge Rye, Finest Made, $4 per gal.; $1 quart bottle; Swe. pint; 25¢. sample bottie. LYNCH’S, 401 9th st.’ n.w. fe25-tu&stf AMUSEMENTS. TONIGHT GO TO THT FENCIBLES’ FAIR At the NATIONAL RIFLES’ HALL. MORTON CADETS WILL BE THERE, SEASON TICKET. F mhi0-14te ICE PALACE, TION HALL. Every Afters at 2 o'clock. Every Evening (except peed and Tuy Special Morning Classes, 10 until 1, Ice Skating. Carnival of Races THI: BETWEEN THE SWIFTEST SKATERS IN THE WORLD— Joseph F. Donoghue, Of Newburgh, N. ¥. Harley Davidson, Of Toronto, Ont. Howard P. Moshier, Ut Storm King, N.Y, John F. Davidson, Of St. Pant, Mina. All Entering In Every Race for CHAMPIONSHIP OF UNITED STATES 0 DA AT JIFFERENT DISTANCES. ‘Tuesday Afternoon at 3 o'clock. 5 Wednesday Evening at Thursday Evening at 9 Friday Evening at 9 AND niles, miles Me niles 3 miles 4 miles Saturday Ev: Admission Book (10 Admission Tickets) mbH i” Prices, 25, £0, 75e. and $1.00. Academy Was sit Mates 208 G0, sera. TONIGHT AND ALL THIS WEE RETURN OF Andrew Ilack, ‘THE SWEET SINGER, IN MYLES AROON, The Best Irish Play. DIRECTION OF D. W. TRUSS & CO. Next Weck—A. M. Palmer's and Edwin Knowles’ eduction of “THE GKEAT DIAMOND RoB- RY." Unprecedented Cast. mh9-tf DoYou)--""" Want |... eee eau |Stoddard Tickets? mh7-10t METROPOLITAN CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 515 12th st. m.w.—New Publications as ax issued. American and specialty. AMUSEMENTS. Hear Cullen & Collins popular Weshinzton banjoists— in thelr banjo duet, “THE DARKIES’ JUBILEE.” ‘The "latest. and best! Very “catchy” and pleasing. Parlors 919 Pa. Avenue. mb10-t,th,s-24 EW NATIONAL THEATER. a Every Evening and Sat. Mat. Mee JOHN HARE, MISS JULIA NEILSON, MR. FRED. TERRY And the Garrick Theater Compuny of London, Presenting Sydney Grunly’s Comedy, “A PAIR OF SP TACLES.”* Preceded tonight amd Saturday by “COMEDY AND TRAGEDY;" on Wed. by “A QUIET RUB- BPR; Mr. Hare original character of Lord Kilelare (only tim); on Mat. Sat. by “OLD ChONIF ‘Thursday and Friday nights, “THE NOTORIOUS MIS. EBRSMITHL” Columbia Phonograph — NEXT WEEK—SPECIAL— ‘The Great, Original, Complete FRANK DANIELS COMIC OPERA COMPANY, IN The Wizard of the Nile. ORIGINAL COMPANY OF EIGHTY. Souvenirs at 5 tarda matinee. Sents on sale Thursday morning. mhlott STODDARD LECTURES ORDER YOUR TICKETS FROM THEATER EXCHANGE. Ellis Music Store,937 Pa.A nehl0-6u" Allen’s Grand Opera House. * EN EMENT or MM » SARAU BERNHARDT, TONIGUT (TU oAY, CAMILLE! ~~ IZEYL LA TOSCA MAGDA Geimath.> Friday Evening......... GISMONDA Saturday Matince....... GISMONDA FEDORA Wednesday fue... 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Din- {ug room fervice is a la carte, and is supplied from the best thet the markets of Wasbingtoa and Norfolk car afford. fickets on stle rt B13, 619, 1421 Pennsylva. nia avenue, LB. and O. ticket office, corner he street and New York avenue, and on beard steamers, Where time table, map, etc., can also be had. > ‘Any other {nformation desired will be fur- nished om application to the undersigned at the compang’s wharf, foot of 7th st., Washington, D. 6. Telephone " Jall-iod’ JNO, CALLAHAN, Generel Manager. STEAMER MACALESTER TO MOUNT VERNON, So aos (ex r At 10 a.m,, returning by 2:30 p.m. FARE (ROUND TRIP)... admission to grounds. - Tickets, with Mount Tor sale at on} at hotels. Ar, Washington.