Evening Star Newspaper, March 24, 1896, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1896-EIGHTEEN PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House.—James T. Powers in “Gentleman Joe.” Allen's Grand Opera House.—Rice’s “1492.” New National Theater.—William Gillette in “Too Much Johnson. Academy of Music.—“The Bowery Girl.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The City Sports Company. Coiumbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. *Wushington Light Infantry Armory.— Cycle Show. Masonic Temple, 9th and F sis. n.w.—A Symposium of Hoildzys by the Young Woman's Home Missionary Society of Hemline M. E. Church. Metzerott Music Hall—Concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mrs. Hearst's residence, 1400 New Hamp- shire avenue.—Exhibition of paintings for the benefit of the Decorative Art Society. _—-— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Moun. Vernon, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colenial and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk end Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. —_—. BRITISH ARE FIGHTING IN EGYPT. We're too busy to fight. Our time is taken up papering rooms, $2 up. Nolte, 810 9th st. Gas bills reduced by using our gas cook- fing stoves. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th st, n.w. March 25 and 26, opening of. Imported Patterns designed in Paris exclysively for Mrs. K. A. Donovan, 004 F st. pores te bata ARTISTIC IDEAS IN Paperhangings, = Fret Work, uot Painting and Tinting, Window Shades. 5 RICHARD W. HENDERSON, » 113 F st. nw. Beach ee Men’s Derby and Fedora Hats, latest styles, $1, $1.50 and $2. Extra value. A. T. Lewis, &5 7th st. — SPRING OPENING. Latest designs in Imported Millinery. Wedn fay and Thursday, March 25 and 26. Harrison, i. G street. * — Estabrook’s for best Photos. 1227 Pa. ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. pms Stes Now He is a Law Mr. H. Prescott Gatley, clerk of Equity Court No. 2, was yesterday admitted to practice before the District Supreme Court. = Sudden Death of Mr. H. P. Tracy. Mr. H. P. Tracy, a well-known clerk in the pension office, died suddenly last even- irg at his residence, Glendale, Md., from consumption. Mr. Tracy spent the day at the oft: s usual. ———— An Opera Company Disbanded. The Leslie Opera Company, which pre- ted the comedy opera, “Dorothy,” to slim audiences at Allen's Grand Opera e last week, has disbanded in Balti- The scenery and costumes of the pany were attached by Manager Allen cure $1,248) due him for the rent of the theater. — The Will of Catharine Work. Edward H. Thomas is appointed execu- tor of the estate of the late Catharine Work by her w: dated December 21, 1894, and filed ste: afterneon. Her chil- drea, Mary J. Pollard, Kate E. Lybrand, Ida J ges and William,Work, are made benefic‘aries. > — ‘The Van Riswick Estate. Wilton J. Lambert, a grandson of the de- cease] and one of the beneficiaries under has petitiored the Probate Court at some person as collector of the e late Mary Van Riswick, Mrs. ‘arr, a daughter, having filed no- of contest. ——__ A Change of Appointment. Rev. W. H. Richardson, formerly of Great timore county, has been . E. Church of this muel Shannon, who © appointment. Mr. spoken of by his place of Re’ ally received n is highly as a young man of ability and prom- ise. and he wil! enter upon his duties at once. Se A Change of Proprietorship. A change has taken place in the proprie- of the National Hotel. Mr. John B. Interest of his Walter Burton and Wm. H. the hotel will hereafter be under the management of Mr. Scott, and will be kept up toa high standard, on the American plan. partners, Creshy, Women in Education. . John Eaton will lecture, under the ces of the District Federation of Wo- %nen’s Clubs, on “Woman in Education at the Close of the Century” at Loyal Legion ‘all, 419 loth street northwest, this even- ing, at $ o'clock. There will be no charge for admission. ———.—__ The Geological Society. At a meeting of the Geological Society a@t the Cosmos Club tomorrow evening Mr. E. PF. Merrill will speak on the subject of Free Gold in Granite, Mr. Waitman Cross will present some peculiar features of the Ophir Lox Mr. H. W. Turner will talk on the “Archean Gneiss of the Sierra Ne- vada" and M~. J. Sianley Brown will con- : _Pribylof Islands as evidence of epeirogeric movenent. ———— The Printers and the Silver Knights. ‘The Typographical Union is investigating a complaint against Silver Knight, the paper published, it is claimed, by Senator Stewart. The printers assert that the although ostensibly published in ington, is printed in Alexandria, in to avoid paying the wages estab- the union in this city. ‘The prir eclare that the Silver Knight should pay such wages or take the political consequences of a thorough investigation. Senator Stewart says he don’t know any- thing about it except that he gave orders that union printers be employed. _ Decided Against M Judge Cox has dismissed the suit of Mrs. Annie W. Frazer against James E. Dexter and the Secretary of State. Mrs. Frazer claimed that Mr. Dexter owed her $617.10 on a real estate transaction, and that he isned to her in payment thereof $1,600 out of an amount due him In the settle- ment of the Mora claim. She, therefore, prayed the court to enjoin the Secretary from paying Mr. Dexter the amount, and that the latter be restrained from collect- ing it. Mr. Dexter denied that he was in- *debted to Mrs. Frazer, as she claimed, and the court decided the case in his favor. —<—<—__ Police Officers Object. The action of the Commissioners in pro- motit.g Policeman Tayman of the first pre- einct from first to second class has caused ome comment, a» well as complaint, from members of the*force. For nearly eighteen years Officer Tayman has done duty in the department. Thirteen years he did duty as Station keeper, but could not be put on the force because of thé. arry and navy pro- Vision in the law governing appointments. But when the court rendered an opinion de- claring this requirement null and void he Was appointed on the force in_ recognition of the services he had rendered. This was More than four years ago, and last week the Commissioners gave him another pro- moticn. ‘The objection to Mis act of the Commis- sioners is being nade by officers who have been members of the force for perhaps five or six years, and they think that Tayman’s Jong service in the department should not have been recognized in this way. Those who are making known their ob- Jections claim that the promotion was the result of influence, but Maj. Moore says it ‘S$ not. His promotion, says the major, ‘Was made because of merit. e ———_ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. . paper, Was order . Frazer. AN OLD OFFENDER Rebecca Smith is Known as Queen of Vagranta, Prisoners and Their Sentences in the Police Court This Morning— The Usual Cases. Rebecca Smith is never so happy as when she is drinking rum or fighting legal bat- tles, and she has indulged in both these pastimes often enough to be a good legal adviser and inspector of rum. Her legal battles are usually fought in the Police Court, but “Becky” says she is now tired of hearing the court’s temperance lec- tures and “ninety days,” and she intends to go to a higher court. “For what?’ Policeman Flynn asked her this morning. “For what?” echoed the woman behind the bars. “For this black eye.” Rebecca’s eye was black, and the police- man told her it served her right for going in a rum shop. He explained that she had gone to the saloon, and had to be ejected, and, being unable to stand when she was put out, her eye came in contact with the sidewalk. “She had the man arrested,” said Flynn, “but the case was nolle prossed, and now she says she is going to enter suit.” By reason of her long service and frequent appearance, “Becky” is the rightful suc- cessor of the late Agnes White, who for many years was known as “queen of the female vags.” She differs from her late predecessor in that she always has an excuse of some kind to offer. Agnes was always willing to tell the truth, and then ask the mercy of the court. “I'm not guilty, and I'm never guilty,” is “Becky's” usual plea, and this morning, when she headed the procession, she said “not guilty” in a manner which indicated that she was extremely indignant. “It’s a story; it’s a lie; it’s an abominable le,” she said, when the policeman said she had been begging. “I found her begging at a house on 4th street,” said Policeman Hartley. “The peo- ple gave her something to eat, and then she refused to leave, because she was intoxi- cated.” “Judge, your honor,” said the unfortunate woman, “I ain’t been here since the last time you sent me down for fifteen days, and, although a man beat me and blacked my Se went and got a job and tried to do right.” “But you were drunk last night?” queried the court. “I'll tell you, judge,” responded the pris- oner. “I had the toothache so tad that I was almost crazy, and I said 4p myself—" ‘I'll go get drunk,” the court interrupted. “When did you get out?” ~ “That I can’t tell,” she answered, “be- cause my memory’s so bad and I don’t keep a diary.” “What had you been doing yesterday?” “Drinking a little, but I wasn’t out of the way.” here were you arrested?” You've got me now, judge,” she said. “I was too drunk to know. The court told ‘‘Becky” that she would get only ten days this time, and the woman. shed a few tears and begged for her release while being taken back. Usual Cases. A young man whose name was given as John Buchanan appeared in the procession as a vagrant, because he had been found begging on the street while under the in- fluence of liquor. “John Bird,’ called the clerk. “And he's an old bird,” he added, when an elderly col- ored man eppeared. The old man's tatters and rags indicated that he 1eeded every cent he could earn, but he had squandered 12 cents in a policy shop yesterday, and Policeman Russell ar- rested him for his own protection. “I was at the Aqueduct bridge looking for policy peopie,” the policeman told the court, “and when this old man ceme along I ar- rested him.” “And did you find anything on him?” interrupted the court. “A few policy plays,” answered the offi- cer. “One of them is dated yesterday and one Saturday.” “I played 12 cents yesterday,” the pris- oner said, “because I needed money for rent and Gidn’t have it.” “And what about Saturday's papers?” “Somebody must have put them in my. pocket.”” “There's rot enough proof in this case to hold you,” the court said; “but the officer did right in arresting ycu. Now, John, you may as well understand that you will never get money enough from these robbing games to pay rent or buy food, and I hope you will never be here again.” “You'll never git me again,” said the old man, “and thank you, too.” He was released. Chartes Lewis admitted he had used bad language and went down in default of fine. In the Division. Richard Smith, a man who has but one leg, was in the toils, but he was not charg- ed with having climbed a lamp post, as was the last one-legged man who was In court. “He was at Maggie Miicheil’s house in the ‘Division’ last night,” said the officer, “and was so disorderly that I arrested him.” “Ard this is all a put-up job,’ said the prisoner. “I met my brother on the street and he asked me to come to the house and see Lim.” “Does he live in that section?” “He hangs up there.” c Smith then said that he thought the po- liceman had a grudge against him, but the court told him he had a grudge against him- self when he got drunk. His personal bonds were taken. M:ke Cavanaugh, an old offender, was in court on a charge of vagrancy. Lieut. Tee- ple made complaint against him. “Your honor,” the lieutenant said, “I saw him yesterday coming from a house where he kad been begging for a shirt. Mike was drunk and had ‘a pistol in his pocket, but it was a wet one and had very little ammuni- tion in it.” “What have you to say?” asked the judge, who is well acquainted with Mike. “Nothing.” “Thirty days.” Ida Mason, a colored woman who has lived in the “Division” for a long time, was forced to leave there because the activity of the police has resulted in the destruction of her business, called at the station last night. She was crying, and said she was hungry and wanted to b> sent down. Sergt. Acton told of what happened in the station last night, end Judge Kimball inquired ebout the woman's character. “Same’ a3 all the others in that locailty,” the officer answered. “And what is that?” “She's a fast woman.” “Sixty dsys.” An old soldier named Evgene Hawke, ar- rested because of drunkenness, was released to return to Hampton. He promised to let Niquor alone in the future. ead Spring at King's Palace. The annual spring opening at King’s Palace is on just now, with the natural result that the store is daily thronged with women who are anxious to learn just what is the latest in styles, and to take advant- age of the many bargains offered. It may be anything but spring-like outside, yet within the mammoth store all is gay and bright with promise of pleasanter weather to come. By the liberal use of artificial flowers the whole place has been made to resemble one great bower, and the scene is a most attractive one. In the millinery de- partment there is a magnificent display for which the shops of Paris have n drawn upon with a lavish hard, so that the dream of every woman as to what a spring bon- net should be can be realized here. The opening also includes a m: ificent display of spring wraps and cloaks, dress stuffs ‘and fancy goods of a kind to suit the most fastidious taste. In the big 7th street window there is a wonderful representation of an engine and tender in full operation, but made of ribbons, silks, velvets and ruchings. It catches every eye, and at- traets crowds of the passersby. The open- ing was to have closed today, but, owing to the inclement weather, the management have decided to continue it through the rest of the week. ——e $1.25 to Baltimore and Return via Pennsylvania Railread. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun- and 29th, and will be ete larch 28th s Monday, val for return passage until ynday, March 30th. on any train. “ Attend the sale at Latimer’s auction rooms tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Some fine goods will be sold.—Advt. AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—The musical farce, “Gentleman Joe,” was pro- duced at the Lafayette Square Opera House last night by a company including Mr. James T. Powers, Miss Clara Wieland, Miss Flo. Irwin, Mr. George Fortesque, and others of more or less lyric and comic celebrity. The organization bears the Aronson trade-mark, once so potent a talismaa in comic opera. “Gentleman Joe,” however, hes little or no operatic charac- ter. It is a farce with numerous songs in- terpclated and some original music. The story gives the adventures of a handsome cab driver, who blunders into society above his station by a mistake which passes him off as a gentleman of title. The plot leads up to some very funny situations. Mr. Powers works energetically and success- fully to give the title role the humorous Prominence which the fitness of things de- mands. iss Clara Wieland is a vaudeville artist of exceptional chic and accomplish- ments. Her songs and dances were de- manded again and again. Miss Flo. Irwin’s negro songs also were recelved with an en- thusiasm rivalling that which hails the similar and betteknown endeavors of her sister, May Irwin. Ida Brooks sang the oply musical number, which aims to be more than a jingling trifle, and sang it in excellent style. The costuming is not strikingly gorgeous, and the young women are neither greatly above nor greatly below the average as to good looks. But with much waving in the air of trim-slippered feet, much whisking of lingerie and a con- stant fusillade of jestful remarks—some very light in caliber—the piece is merry throughout, the eye Is pleased and the time slips away trippingly enough. After the regular performance the audience remained seated to see “‘Zaeo,”” a serpentine dancer, who secured some novel effects by the use of mirrors and colored lights reflected from below as well as from the sides. Grand Opera House.—One might suppose that “1492 had been before the public long enough to make a lack of interest in it fully justifiable, but there was a big au- dience at the Grand Opera House last night to disabuse the minds of those who might have thought so. It has the same old framework and the familiar charac- ters remain, but they have brought their dialogue up to date, and the gags and Jokes and puns they fire at the audience would give cards ard spades to any min- strel show on earth. here are several changes in the cast, notably the substitu- tion of Mark Smith for Richard Harlow as the large and elegant Isabella, Queen of Castile and Boss of Arragon—very much the boss. The second act has undergone a marked change, and the specialty business now in it is all new end all gcod, and more in keeping than is usual with interpolated specialties. Among the features was the singing of “Ben Bolt” by Miss Finlayson, who as Trilby was hypnotized by John Svengali Keefe, who later, as Sheriff Hay- seed, caught the house uproariously. Tom Browne, the whistler; Miss Rameston as the American, Vesta Tilley and Miss Car- rie Behr in songs won their encores, while P:equeon Corneille, in his singing of “The Palms,” surprised and delighted the au- dience. The Cuban Marseillaise, done for the first time, was quite a feature, the flag of the struggling insurgents and “old glory” being very greatly in evidence. Mr. Stephe:s was a handsome, gentie-voiced Columbus, and Mr. Seagraves was an ergetic royal treasurer. The tramp, who was once a feature, has disappeared in the shuffle. The chorus is fairly well balanced, though perhaps a little light in places, but it makes up in figures and features what it lacks in lungs and larynx. The interest was as strong throughout as if It were a new play. and stage and house went through together to the end with a whoop and a hurrah. New National Theater.—Mr. Gillette's latest production, “Too Much Johnson,” which, after a successful run in New York, was seen at the National eater last night, is even funnier than “Wilkinson’s Widows.” The story may be a bit im- probable, but the situations are highly farcical and the dialogue is bright and of- ten positively witty. Mr. Gillette himself takes the principal character, a New York broker, who has been carrying on a flirta- tion with a married woman, and in order to excuse himself for his’ frequent ab- sences from home has told his wife and mother-in-law that he had been obliged to make frequent trips to Cuba, where he said he had purchased a sugar plantation. He has carried on this flirtation under the name of Johnson, and the irate husband, a Frenchman, is looking for Johnson, but he only has the upper part of a photograph to identify him by. The broker's wife and mother-in-law decide to accompany him on a real trip to Cuba, and on the boat, be- sides the excited Frenchman, there are a Canadian and nis daughter, who is going to the island to marry a man by the name of Johnson, who is a sugar planter. The broker's difficulties are numerous, but he gets out of them all by a series of the most unblushing and magnificent lies that were ever invented, and everything ends happily. There is fun in the plece from beginning to end, and the over-muchness of Johnson is apparent in every scene. Mr. Gillette's company is an excellent one, all the characters being well sustained. The audience was large and appreciative. Academy.—It is scarcely necessary to state that “The Bowery Girl’ is a play which appeals directly to the natural hu- man feel.ngs, and the gallery gods take to it from the start. As presented for its first time in Wasbington, last night, it was received In quite the proper spirit. The Scenes are laid in New York city, and the scenery is a most effective feature, and there aro, as usual, a villain, a lost heiress, 4 guardian angel and a happy denouement. Miss Mamie Ryan is the lost heiress, and Miss Clara Thropp is Norah Hallman, the Bowery girl, who guards the hetress. Nuiah is a most attractive Bowery girl, and her songs and dances add to her attractiveness. The “real tough” Bowery maiden we see usually on the stage is well done by Miss Sardou. Mr. Thomson’s Bowery politician is funny, and Little Jess is a bright little girl. There are many strong situations in the play, and the mechanics of melodrama are worked successfully. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.Headed by the four Nelson sisters, the renowned acro- bats, the New City Sports Company which appeared at Kernan’s last night presents a variety entertainment that is second to none on the road. Every lover of acro- batics would appreciate the performance of the Nelson sisters. The general theory that acrobats must be slender and wiry is disproved, for these performers are all stout, though exceedingly active. The cur- tain raiser is an Irish comedy of mcrit, « is followed by an olio introducing several new faces and many old-time favorites. Alice Wren and Minnie Daly have several new parodies on new songs, and Lancaster and Collins, two vivacious damsels, danced themselves Into favor and gave an exhibi- tion of remarkable high kicking. A novel feature of the performance was the spe- cialty of Campbell and Beard, who brought forth tunes from the most original instru- ments. Smith and Champion were pleasing, and Mack and Flynn gave « first-rate Irish specialty. The challenge ballet was ac- ceptable, and the Moorish dance, with a troupe of Moorish dancers, headed by Miss Violala, was exciting. Rev. Dr. Stafford’s Lecture.—The Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford’s lecture on “Eloquence in Shakespeare” at Metzerott Music Hall last evening served to completely fill that hall with an appreciative audience, gathered for the most part by Dr. Stafford’s reputation as an orator and lecturer. The lecture was given for the benefit of St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum and was under the direction of the Carroll Institute. Dr. Stafford gave selec- tions from “Midsummer Nj “Hamlet,” “Julius Caesar, “Merchant of Venice’ and “Tempest.” His best effort was probably in Marc Antony’s speech. He held the attention of his larga audience from the first to the last word, and hearty applause was frequent. Dr. Stafford is well kncwn as a_ public speaker and orator, but even his best. friends were de- lighted with his delivery, magnetic voice and intelligent interpretations last evening. Boston Symphony Orchestra.—The Boston Symphony concert this evening promises to be one of the most successful, as well as one of the most enjoyable, of the whole series. It is a Wagner concert, and some of the most pleasing works of the great composer will be rendered. The Boston Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Emil Paur, is capable in every’ detail of rendering the most difficult works'of any of the great composers, and it is perfectly safe to say that nothing will be lacking to mar the musical enjoyment of the evening. Mr. Ben Davies, the English tenor, will ap- pear with the orchestra, as the soloist of the evening, and will render the “Prize Song” from “Die Melstersinger,” and the “Spring Song” from “Die Walkure.” The orchestra will play numbers from the best of Wag- ner’s operas, and those who make a spe- clalty of Wagner will find the concert full of unalloyed enjoyment. The Ice Palace.—Miss Mabel Davidson, skating qucen, began the second week of her engagement at the ice rink yesterday afternoon, when she appeared at 4:15 o'clock for the edification of a large num- ber of people. She will give enother ex- hibttion this afternoon at 4:15, and then will appear each evening, beginning with tcmorrow evening, at 9 o'clock, giving ex- iebitions lasting twenty minutes. She will also appear Saturday afternoon at 4:15. Miss Davidson’s exhibitions are the most marvelous ever seen on the ice, anc her work has drawn the largest crowds the ice has ever seen. As this is her last Week until next season, there is every like- lthood that the immense hail will be crowd- ed each evening and af:ernoon. The time for the closing of the rink is drawing very clcse, and instead of the enthusiasm over the new: place of amusement seeming to die out, as time advances, it rather, on the contrary, seems to be redoubled, and larger crowds than ever are:enjoying the ice priv- lege, as well as merely going to see the different attractions. Church of Our Father.—An entertainment, corsisting of music and living pictures, is to be given this evening at the Church of Our Father, corner of 13th and L streets northwest, by the Young People’s Christian Union of the Universalist Church. The fiv- ing pictures will embrace the pathetic as well as quiet scenes of home life, and in- terspersed with these will be some gems of art and humorous creations. An old-fashion- ed oyster supper will be served after the conclusion of the entertainment. The musi- cal program will be participated in by well- known musicians, and it is expected that a large number will patronize the enter- tainment. The is will be used for the benetit of the home mission work of the union, Mr. Fabian’s Piano Recital.—The friends of Mr. S. Monroe Fabian, the eminent pian- ist, have been endeavoring for several years to induce him to giye a public recital in Washington, ard it is: now announced that he will appear at the Universalist Church Wednesday evening, April & Mr. Fabian was a pupil of Rubenstein, and has played with success in nearly all the great art cen- ters of Europe. His public reception in St. Petersburg was most flattering, and the press was loud in its praises of the exqui- site touch and musicianly finish which characterized his playing. Mr. Fabian will have the assistance of Mr. R. 8. Pigott, a talented baritone from New York. As neiti.:r of these gentlemen has ever ap- peared publicly in this city it is said that a great treat is in store for the musical community. Miss Ada Rehan.—The engagement of Miss Ada Rehan and Mr. Augustin Daly’s company at the Lafayette Square Opera House next week, is fraught with particu- lar interest, as Monday night will introduce this faverite actress in her latest New York success, “The Countess Gucki.” This bill will be repeated Tuesday. On Wednesday, “Twelfth Night’ will be presented; on Thursday, “The Belle’s Stratagem,” and “The Honeymoon” Friday evening and Sat- urday matinee, “School for Scandal,” and Saturday night, “Taming of the Shrew. The seat sale commences Thursday. Lole Fuller.—Miss Loie Fuller’s effects are only cbtained through the expenditure cf a vast amount of care and money. To alu the proper lights on her swirling drap- erfes twenty-four calcium lights are need- ed, and these have to be attended to by fourteen people. At Miss Fuller’s matinee and night performances at the Metzerott Music Hall Saturday her dances will be given in precisely the same way as in New York. a VERY SAD CASE. Bad Surroundings for Some Young Children. There was a sad spectacle witnessed in Judge Milier’s court today when Agents Lewis and Parkman of the board of chil- dren’s guardians presented three little chil- dren, Daisy, Clarence aad John Ball, aged, respectively, fourteen, five and three years, and asked that they be turned over to the board. It was claimed that they had been living in immoral surroundings, and that poverty had perhaps caused them unneces- sary suffering. Their mother, Mary Ball, was in court to defend the action brought by the agents who care for the little ones, and was defended by Lawyer Kuhn. Geo. Ball, their father, {s in the penitentiary, where he was sent about a year ago for embezzlement when he was employed at the Ebbitt House stables. When the husband was working and sending his employer’s money he was not at home much of the time, so it was stated in court this morning. Mrs. Dun- ning, a South Washington lady who is iden- tifled with church work of a charitable na- ture, was an important witness in the case. The agents of the board told of their in- vestigation. When one of them visited Mrs. Ball's house he found nothing to eat in the house, other than some corn meal. Both agents were certain, from the’ sur- roundings, that the condition of the chil- dren would be bettered by turning them over to the board, in crder that they might be given good homes., The girl had told Agent Lewis that she would rather live in the home of the Children’s Aid Society than to return to her mother. Mrs. Dunning told the court that Mrs. Ball and her children were assisted last winter, and she said that on one occasion of her visit to the house she found Mrs. Ball in a nude condition, and there was a colored man in the room with her. The children were lying on the floor. “This is a heartrending thing,” the court remarked. “It's very sad, indeed, thatva state of affairs should exist which makes it necessary for the authorities to come into court and ssk that mother and chil- dren be separated.” “In view of this evidence,” said Lawyer Kuhn, “I'll abandon the case. I think it would be better for the children if they were put in some institution, and the little girl tells me she wants to leave her moth- er.” Daisy was called to the witness stand and questioned by the court. She said she pre- ferred to remain with Mrs. Wilson rather than return to her mother. Mrs. Wilson, Agent Lewis explained, is matron at the home of the Children’s Aid Society. Mrs. Ball denied the evidence given against her by Mrs. Dunning, and said that the latter must have mistaken her for some one else. She denied that there was any }|- colored man in her room, as Mrs. Dunning stated, and also said she had not been as- sisted by Mrs. Dunning: The evidence given by Mrs. Dunning was repeated, and the witness said she could not be mistaken about this case. Relatives of the woman were in court, and they offered to take-care of the chil- dren. The court thought the best thing to do was to turn the children over to the board, and the agent could put them with the relatives and then have them under his supervision. An order turning the children over to the board was thereupon made, and they will be cared for at the home of the Aid Society for a short time before they «re put in other homes. —_—>—_—_. Death of Mrs. C. F. Mayer. Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, wife of the ex- president of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road Company, died in this city yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Richmond. Mrs. Mayer suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago, and, though she partially re- covered, she had ever since been in bad health. She was attacked again four days ago, and there was but little hope of her recovery from the first. Mr. Mayer was at the Hot Springs, Arkansas, when the fatal stroke came, and was telegraphed for on Sunday afternoon.. He started for Wash- ington immediately on a special train, and arrived at his wife’s bedside about one hour before she died. Her remains were taken to Baltimore late last night, and carried immediately to her late home,at 227 West Monument street. ——.__ Furniture Sale Tomorrow. House & Herrmann’s auction sale opens at their old stores, 919 and 921 7th street, at 10 a.m. tomorrow, by Sloan & Co., auc- tioneers. Every piece must be sold thout Hmit or reserve. Dealers should attend.— Advertisement. ROYAL BAKING : POWDER. cream of tartar:! is all insleat aaa bas re of vel th. meet ‘UnitedsGtates Goveransant ROYAL BAKING ‘POWDER ™“ 106 Wall. st.i N. ¥- woe DOUGLASS MEMORIAL. Pedestal for Rochester Monument Nearly Completed. Information has been received here that the pedestal for the monument which is to be erected et Rochester, N. Y¥., in honor of Frederick Douglass, who, at the time of. bis death, and for many years before, was @ resident of Araccstia, is nearing comple- tion at Westerly, R. I., where it is being cut. The pedestal, which is of Westerly grarite, and is nine feet high, will be surmounted by a bronze statue of Douglass eight feet high, making the total height of the memorial seventeen feet. Around the pedestal, which will be cir- cular in form, will be four bronze panels, each of which will becr a suitable inscrip- tion. Between each of the panels willl be carved fm the granite a design representing @ palm. Mr. Douglass is shown in the act of delivering an address. His head is uncovered, and he ts adding emphasis to his statements with his cutstretched right hand. His left hend helds the manuscript from which he has just been reading. Shortly after the death of Mr. Douglass the colored men of the country began to make arrangements for erecting a suitable monument to the noted leader of their race. No time has teen wasted, as is shown by the fact that the monument is nearly ready. it will shortly be set up at Rochester, N. Y., which city was chosen as the most suitable place for the memorial, because Mr. uglass lived there for a quarter of a century, and aiso because his body now rests there. He made Rochester his home during the war, nd from that city carried on his cam- paign of negro education and the abolition of slavery. He there published his first Faper, the North Star, and then Frederick uglass’ Paper. ‘When the monument is dedicated—the exact date is not yet known —it is proposed to make the event a mem- orable one in the history of the colored race in this country. Efforts will be made to secure the at- tendance of national and state officials, and there fs talk of requesting Chauncey M. Depew to deliver the principal oration. ss : 100 Feet of Boards, One Dollar. Best North Carolina lumber, such as is used in finest houses. We keep sash, doors, moldings and builders’ hardware. F. Libbey & Co., 6th st. and N. Y, ave.—Advt. _ Se Purify Your Blood Now, as when warmer weuther comes and the tonic effect of cold, bracing afr is gone, your weak, thin, impure blood will not furnish necessary strength. That tired feeling, loss. of appetite, will open the way for serious dis. ruined health, or breaking out of humors and impurities. To make pure, rich, red dlood Hood's Sarsaparilla stands upe- qualed. Thousands testify to its merits. Millions take it as cheir Spring Medi- cine. Get Hood's, because Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All drug- gists. $1. Prepared by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. HOOD'S PILLS are the only pills to take with Hood’s Sarsaparilla, $9005-00464004690604009000008 CITY ITEMS. Speen The Midday Lunch at Johnson's Hotel and Cafe is town talk—it’s so enjoy- able. Ladies’ entrance, It salt Quick as the Tugs Can Bring Them. Large, live seine-caught Potomac shad and rock at R. A. Golden's fish and game stands, Center market. Try one to broil— has no equal. Telephon mh23-tf a Coughs, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, etc., quickly ‘relieved by Brown’s Bronchial trockes. They surpass all cther prepara- tions in removing hoarseness and as a cough remedy are pre-eminently the best. mhi¥-eo3t Rockbridge Rye, Finest Made, $4 per gal.; $1 quart bottle; 50c. pint; 25c. sample bottle. LYNCH’S, 404 9th st. 'n.w. fe25-tuéstf ee RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf MANLY PURITY. CUTICURA REMEDIES cleanse the blocd, skin and scalp of every ercption, impurity and diseases, whether simple, scrofulous, ulcerative or hezed- itary. In a word, they are the greatest skin cures, blood purifiers ard humor remedies of mod- ern times, and succeed when the best physicians fail, Sold throughout the world. Will crop out No matter— the people are pleased with our new way of doing the tailoring business—and af- ter all it’s the public that ‘smakes or mars us all.” Suits made to your special order $10. MERTZ and MERTZ. 906 F Street. Baltimore, 6 East Baltimore st. FREE! We will give a sample of Quecn Anne Lotion, the delightful remedy for chap- ped hands and red, rough skin, free to all who ask for it! : ‘The greatest known preparation for rendering the skin soft and white! Call and get a free sample! MERTZ’S Modern Pharmacy, 11th& F. 1t “Crystaline”’ . . . ‘* Gladdens the housekeeper’s heart by giving silverware a dazzling brilliancy. Glass. ware, Jewelry, Diamonds, Tin and Nickel- ware, Mirrors, &c., are best clcaned with it! Will not scratch! Ack your dealer for a **® free sample. For sale everywhere, 10c. box. mh23-12d Rupture is the breaking of a tigue which allows a displacement. The right sort of truss when properly fit- ted relieves the terrible pain—the wrong sort aggravates it. Our experts Bt you with the A. A. SMITH & CO., 1108 F st. . oe ee ee x Trusses, mhi9-12d ‘The highest authorities have put it on record that the abominable taste of Cod Laver Ol 1s due to the presence of oxida- tion products.”” In plain English, “due to partial decomposition.” Vegetable ofls can be made fresh and swect and they more than take the place of the nauseons fish (grease, when properly combined and emulsi- fied. TRINOLEA 1s a radical departure in Emul- sions. It fattens, strengthens, tones and builds. Is eweet as cream, delicious in taste, charming in resuits and always songht for by patients. Of | rare benefit in lung troubles—acute or chronic. MOST DRUGGISTS SELL IT. KELLER PHARMACAL 60., —s These piercing March winds chill you to the very bone. You cannot keep warm even when well clad. The heat of your own body should keep li not, use foods which burn up easily in the body when united with the oxygen you you comfortable. breathe. Have mere fat. Give na- ture a chance to work out her plans. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites is a fat food. The body is fat-warmed and’ fat is deposited in the tissues for protec- tion and future use. The Hypophos- phites invigorate the nerves and strengthen digestion, ‘ ~* it AMUSEMENTS. FIVE DAYS ONLY CYCLE SHOW OPEN 2-TO 10:30 P.M. The Big SEXTETTE is here COME AND SEE IT. THE POWER BROS., THE BENNERS BOYS, THE MINTONS, THE HOME- TRAINER RACES. SOUVENIRS GIVEN OUT. LA FRANCE CONCERT COMPA: WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, LADIES RECEIVE FREE SOUVENIR CANDY BOXES!! Admission, 25 cents, Afternoons and Nights; Children, 15 cents. ~ SPECIAL NOTICE. ‘The Sextette missed cirnections yesterday did noc arrive until midnight. It is positively on esLibition at CYCLE sHOW Pupay or lueney” refunded, mh? WASHINGTON ROAD CLUB. NEW Satiorar: MR. E. H. SOTHERN IN THE PRISONER OF ZENDA. Sale opens Thursday morning. Prices, $2.00, $1.50, $1.00, ‘See. and 25e._ mb24-3t NEXT WEEK, GERMAN DRAMATIC CLUB, WILLARD’S HALL, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, “DURCH DIE INTENDANZ,” ct Prize Comedy by Henle. Admission, 25 cents. Reserved seats s. Ses wed seats at Droop’s, “The White House March’? —i3 the coming march success! The Drightegt composed ‘for some thine. It’s Well worth a trip down ‘town to hear, Hasn't been pubjished yet. Listen to it ** © on the Graphophone? Parlors, 919 Pa. Avenue. mh24-tu,th&s-24 Columbia Phonograph RDAY MAT. A STUDY IN LAUGHTER, THE IRRESISTIBLE TOO MUCH JOKWSON, William Gillette And All the Original Company. Presented with exactly the same cast and scenic environment which’ characterized the production ONE YEAR IN NEW YORK. Evening—COL. R. G. INGERSOLL. Next weck—E, H. SOTHEDN, in the “Prisoner INGERSOLL. “LIBERTY of MAN, WOMAN and CHILD.” SEAT SALE WEDNESDAY. mh23-tf CADEMY. Prices, 25, 50, T5c. and $1. Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25 and 50c. reserved. Harry Williams’ Grand Scenle Production of New York Life, A Bowery Girl, New Songs, Dances and Specialties, Magnificent Scenery and Marvelous Mechanical Effects. A. M. Palmer's Company in mb23-tf Next week—Mr. “The Absent Boy.” Metzerott Music Hall. SATURDAY MATINED AND NIGHT, March 28, LA IE FOLGER. Prices, $1, $1.50, $2. mh23-Gt Seats now on sale at Metzerott's. JKERSaN's Lyoko THBATER ALL THIS WEEK. FLYNN & SHERIDAN'S GITY SPORTS BIG SHOW, INCLUDING 4===--Nelson Sisters-=--=4 ment Extraordinary of the Wild Moorish Dancers. Next Week—THE RENTZ SANTLEY ©O. mb23-6t MBIA ACADEMY atm crake ‘Cycling taught it iustructors. ‘small. " Music evening. 22d and P streets. J, HART Bi Ne Mgr. Take ¥ street cars mub5-t ‘AN CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 515 pie ye and mingazines a ” Single subscription, » $5.00; 1 mo., Te. Scula &c., inquire Foe partics Ts a to club rates, be., inquire AMUSEMENTS. Ice Palace, CONVENTION HALL, Every Afternoon at 2 o'clock. Every Evening (exc Monday and Tucsdar) ad To ctclock: SPECIAL EVERY MORNING FROM 14 UNTIL 1 O'CLOCK. Ice Skating. . . Second and Last Week of the ICE QUEEN, Miss Mabel Davidson The World's Greatest Lady Fancy Skater. WEDNESDAY, THI FRIDAY AND SATs URDAY EVENINGS AT 9 O'CLOCK. SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT 3 O°CLO Miss Davidson's exhibitions are the most marveloug ever witnessed. ADMISSION Lafayette Square si JOHN wee ae reece: fea The Rudolph Aronsen Co. 50 PEOPLE. INCLUDING James T. Powers, In the Comedy Operet GENTLEMAN JOE. Direct from an extended run at the New York 4 Bijou Theater. 7, Mt. Aronson's Company includes “That Girl of Genius,” Miss CLAKA “WIELA‘ and her re- je imitations, and FLO IN ee _ IRWIN in ber popus veek-—Augustin Daly's Co, with ADA _mh2s-tt ‘OPERA Lafayette Square 34 MR. JOHN W. ALBAUGH begs to announce that on the evening of SUNDAY, MARCH 29, at 8 o'clock, he has arranged with Me. Henry Watterson to deliver his now most famous lecture upon the life, career, character and death of ABRATAM LINCOLN. $1.00, BWe., 25 Penn, ave. Seats on sale at Bradbury's, mhz3-1f Allen’s Grand Opera House. Week of March 23. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. RICE’S NEW 1492. Next week—A WOMAN OF WAR. mh2s ~ NETZEROTT HALL. é THE STODDARD ALIKE, VIZ: COURSE A—March 30, April 2. Y and THU DAY EVENINGS, COURSE B—March 31, April 3, 7, 10, 14 TUESDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS, COURSE C—April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15: WEDN AY EVENINGS, STRATED. 5—A TOUR OF JAPA’ COURSE TICKETS— Reserved seats, Now on sale at Metzerutt’s for a few diys Seats, single lectures,75c., $1, on and after Sat..28, mh33-6r Metzerott Music Hail. WEDNESDAY .MATINEE,, MALGH 25, Boston Instrumental! Club, w. w. SWORNSBOURNE, Conductor. 14 Members Boston Sym» phony Orchestra, ASSISTED BY ‘ MRS. F. A. GARDNER, Vocalist. BENEFIT WASHINGTON FOUNDLING ASYLUM, Prices, 50c., $1, $1.50. mhIs-6t ZEROTE MUSIC HALL. smor | DAVIES, SYMPHONY OECHESTRA MR. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. Fifur and Last Concert, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 24, AT 8:15. WAGNER PROGRAM. Tienzi, Overture. Lohengrin, Prefudes Acts T and Til. Siegfried, Idril, A Faust’ Ove: Siegfried, Waldweben, Die Meistersinger. Prize So Meistersinger, Prelude. Die Walkure, Spring Song. Die Walkure, Bide of Valkyries. Tickets row on sate at Metzerott’s. mb EXHIBITION OF PAT AT THE HOUSE OF MRS. HEA For the Benefit of the Decorative Art Society. Mrs. Hearst bas kindly loaned her collection of Rare Pictures fer exhibition on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, March 24 and 25. From 11 aan, until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Wednesday. "Striking examples of the following well-kncwn artists are comprised in the ! William Keith, Rousseau, Watteau, Corot, Lan- cret, 3 y, Diaz, “Vibert, Van Loo, ; taille,” De Neuville, Botticelli, Schreyer, “Gerard Gabriel Boudin, Fromentin, Kt 4 ir, Carl Marr, Humphrey k, Schonleber, Leubach-Glaize, Lepii sian Teons. z Refreshments will be served and there will be @ sale of Art Work, Fine Laces and Flowers, Tickets may be had at Metyerott’s, Fisher's Art Store and Thompson's and Drew's Drug St also of the vice president, Mrs. Stone, nd at 807 Vermont ave. ‘Admission, 50c. m2i-at LECTURES. THH LAST ADDRESS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF the Churchman’s League of the District of Co- lumbia will be given in Fplpbany ¢ burch on @ Seats free. Ni dially invited. ~ EXCURSIONS, N. & W. Steamboat Co. tr the year for Fortress Monroe, Nariel, Newport News and. all pointe south by the superb powerful | st ce steamers “Rewport News." “Norfolk” and | ~“Washing- a je: eae” ae ‘thbound_ = ETC. Brach will find this the most attractive route, insuring a comfortable nizht's rest. rt Large and luxurions rooms hated hy steam and fitted throughout with elect= ts. Din- irg om service is a la carte. and — from the best that tho markets of Washington and Norfolk can afford. ‘Tickets on sule at 513. 619, 1421 nia avenue, B. and O. ticket office, corner 15th Street and New York avenue, and on board Steamers, where time table, map, etc., can also de had. ther information desired will be fure aisha Sa ication Yo the undersigned at a barf, foot of Tth st., Washingios, No. 750. SSO CALCAMTAN, Genera! Manager. .CALESTER, Wt VERNON, Pennsylva- ‘astington, (except Sunday), J araing by 2: ts, with Mount Sete gay ye SEER Gg SBP at oe ea Madam _Le Fevre’s TEMPLE OF BEAUTY, At the old stand, 1110 F st., METZEROTT bidg. Facial massage, steaming, all treatment for the complexion; also manicuring and shampooing. Madame Le Fevre’s preparations, fresh and fm gcod condition, can only be had at these parlors. mbi7-tu,th,s,tf <