Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1896, Page 12

LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. —s cadery of Music.—“The Land of the ing.” Central Hall, 9th and B sts. n.w.—Moody Thoir Concert. Columbia Phorograph Company, Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Foundry M. E. Church.—An evening with James itcomb Riley and the Bees, for the benefit of the Stbley Hospital. Kerran Lyceum Theater.—Flyon and Sheridan's Big Sensation Double Show. a Lafayette Square Opera House.—Camille D'Arville Opera Company in “Madeline, or the Magic Kiss.” Metzerott Music Hall—Lecture by Mr. John: L. Stoddard on “A Tour Through Japan.” National Rifles’ Armory.—Concert and re- ception for the benefit of company A, sixth battalion, D. C. N. G., and the Second Regi- ment Band. New National Theater.—William H. Crane in “The Governor of Kentucky.” Odd Fellows’ Hall, M street bet. 16th and 2th ste. n.w.—Ball and reception given by the Sclota Peasure Club. Warder Building, 9th and F streets nerth- west.—Prof. Haupt’s Illustrative Lessons at 4:15, 7 and 8 p.m. ———__ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Glymont and Intermediate landings at 10 am. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p. ——.—__ WE WANT “CRAN%S" ‘On the subject of good meat t> call and in- vestigate the goodness of our HOME- DRESSED kind. Spring Lamb especially. Nothing finer anywhere. KEQNE, 35-51 Center Market. ———— Almond sale, 10c. Ib. Johnston's, page 5. GETTING READY TO CLEAN HOUSE? Let us cleah the carpets. We make them moth-proof free. Drop postal for wagon. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631-5 Mass.av. fomething new—Blue Flame Coal Oil Stove. A. EBERLY’S SONS, 8 7th 8 7th n.w. = ge TO RETAIL TOBACCONISTS. Sweet Moments Cigarettes are sold at wholesale ty C. W. Holl, 537 15th st. n.w. oS ge Expert Gasoline Stove Repairing. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th st. n.w. ee GERMAN IN FIVE WEEKS. Haupt's last course begins today and to- morrow. All sre invited. At 11 a.m. and & p.m. = ———— House painting. A. H. McGhan,817 E st.n.w. Se For Spring Lamb and New York Hoast Beef go to John R. Kelly, %h st. wing Center Market. Corned Beef a specialty. peed 8. C. Shoy Iders, gc. Johnston's, page 8. bere Ivy Inst. Bus. College, Sth und K, teaches any one subject of its course at §1 a month. CIFY AND DISTRICT. Geologic Conditions. The geologic conditions of the District of Columbia, illustrated by lantern slides, Were discussed last evening at the Central High School by Prof. W. J. McGee, before an audience composed of teachers in the public schcols from the fourth to the eighth grade. —— Spoke on Temperance. A large audience was entertained Monday evening in First Congregational Church by the Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Those who participated in the program were: Mrs. Margaret B. Platt, Mrs. Clayton Emig, Mrs. La Fetra, Miss Opal Jchnson, Miss Elinor Walker, Miss M. Rynex, Miss M. Beckman, Mrs. ‘A. S. Gray. Mrs. Alfred Wood, Miss Mary Brown, Miss Corinne Dungan, Miss Frances Hurst, Miss Mamie Clear, Mrs. Eva Cely, Miss Nellie Bradley and a squad of messenger boys. _——— Live Fertilizer. Sergt. Anderson was cn duty Monday Right shortly before midright, and when he faw William Harris, a young colored man, ccme along with a bag on his shoulder he stopped him and inquired: “What have you in was Williz "a ipsponse. €9ing to put it in the gardep.” made in thé Just then there was a nojsd bag. A rooster had started to give dn ex- hibition of its jung power. But the crowing was brought to a sudden termination by the droppiug of the ¥. The police sergeant picked up the bag, in which there were six live chickens, but was enable to overtake Harris and arrest him. Uersic ran away as fact a he could and came across the bridge. He then called 2= the sixth precinct station and sald to the clerk: “I'm wanted by Policeman Anderson but I wouldn't give myself up “I'm The fowls had been stolen trom the hen heuse on the premises of Mr. Abram B. Frisbie, No. 222 Jefferson street, and yes- terday morning witnesses were In the Police Court to tell of the occurrence. Harris was ed with burglary, and Judge Miller sent him to jail in default of security to @wait the action of the grand jury. —— 100 €t. boards for one doll: any length. F. Libbey & Co., 6th and —Advertisement. ave. —_—_—>-+__ Death of C. N. Stumph. Claude N. Stumph, 2 vell-known business man of this city, died yesterday at his h in Silver Spring, of tuberculosis of the throat. He was urmarried and but thirty-nine years of age. Mr. Stumph was the senior member of the firm of Stumph & bro., mattress manufacturers. He has been in falling he: for some time. He Was a member of John's Lodge, F. A. A. M. Washington Commandery, K. T., and the Columbia Athletic Club. The fu- neral will be held tomorrow. eee es Death of Mes. Catherine Chase Oldfield Mrs. Catherine Chase Oldfield died yes- Syriay in Baltimore at the age of elghty- Geven, and her remains were brought to @is city today for interment in Oak Hill @emetery. Mrs. Oldfield was born in Bal- timore, and was the last surviving grand- child of Judge Samuel Chase of Maryland, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and a justice of the United States Supreme Court. She was also the last surviving grandchild of Commodore Joshua Barney of Baltimore, who rendered pus service in the navy in the ry war and the war of 1812. Her her, Mrs. Mary Chase Barney, was the last surviving daughter of any of the sign- ers of the Declaration of Independence. SS Poplar, dressed, per 100 ft., §2, at ¥F. Libbey & Co.'s, 6th st. and N. ¥. avenue. —Advertisement Amgressive, always forward-m Neve: ching style 1: S-lb. boxes best the never-heard-of price in las. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. av.—Ad. gee . April before. Samsiag’s Dry Goods Sale Continyes for thr-e days lenger. Prices slaughtered. Goods must go. 3120 M st., Gecigetown. Advertisement. Begiu Hygtentc Ice Now. Made of pure spring water, distilled and filtered—for every home purpose the best. Prices low.—Advt. Sprin The Pen: sylvaria railrocd will run cial trai: on week days, leaving 6th street station at 2.00 and conclusion of races. round trip —Advt. 40 p.m., returning at Rate, 2c. for the —_ Investors should read advertisement of Wheless Electric Lamp Co., on page 3. * Money to lend at 5 apd G per cent on real estate. Frank T, Rawhng’, 1505 Pa. ave.— AdverUsement. ‘The cttertion of our readers is called to the auction sale by the heirs of the hand- @ome brick residence No. 1703 Rhode {slafd @veuve, which affords an unusual chance to secure a {ne property. The sale will take place tomorrow afterrcon at 5 o'clo. k. advertisement for particulars. psc en eho Doerc-t'4 thick, all sises, 00c. All white pizs. F-Libbey & Co.,0thé: Advertisement 919 Vigorous Stand Taken on the Railroad Question. Letter and Resofntiens Adopted De- cing the Amacestia Horse Car Line—Against Delay. meeting of the Congress ens’ Association was held last evening in the public hall of that suburb. The large room was filled and in the au- dience was a big delegation from Anacog- tia, who went to Congress Heights in the interest of the movement to secure rapid transit for the people on the south side of the Anacostia river. Mr. A. E. Randle, the “mayor” of Congress Heights, presided, and made a speech, explaining the subject to be considered at the meeting. Mr. W. C. Van Hoy of Anacostia read the resolutions adopted by the Anacostia Citi- zens’ Association Monday evening, which were published in The Star of yesterday, and they were unanimously indorsed. Mr. Henry Johnson of Anacostia read the following letter, which, on motion of Mr. Darling, the cssociation approved without a dissenting vote, and it was sent by Messrs. W. C. Van Hoy, J. M. Keating, H. B. Darling, L. B. Butler, K. B. Buckley and William H. Peck, to the Senate District committee, opposing the bill offered in the Senate at the request of President Gris- wold of the Anacostia and Potomac Rail- way Company: “We have carefully read the bill intro- duced by you on the 24th instant, author- izing a change in the motive power and of the route and termini of the Anacostia and Potomac river railway. Should the bill be- come a law it would have but one effect; {t would ‘close the books,’ so far as this cowpany is concerned, for three years. The act of March 2, 1889 (25 Stat., 497), author- ized a change of motive power horse to underground electric, cable or storage battery, while the act of August 6, 1800 6 Stat., 310), authorized the use of pneu- matic or other modern motive power, and at the same time prohibited the use of over- head trolley. The last mentioned statute al- 50 empowers companies which change their motive power as authorized by law to sell stock to pay the expenses so incurred. ‘This compa: y is asking for this legisla- tion, in our opinion, for the purpose of de- lay, hoping that three years of horse power existence will thus be gained, and that the honest bona fide legislation sought by the Capital Railway Company will be defeated. “We take it that Congress does not care to empower this company to use horse cars for three years longer. , The first and second sections of the bill grant no authority not already given by existing laws. They re- quire absolutely nothing of the company. “At the end of ‘three years the company will be in the same condition that it is now in. “Sections 3, 4 and 5 seek more territory. Perhaps it is not amiss to remark that this company was granted the right by the act of August 1, 1568, to extend its tracks south past the insane asylum, along Nichols ave- nue, Nichols road and the Livingston roa1, to the District line, while section 2 of the Same act required it to lay a track and run cars thereon along Harrison street to the entrance to the grounds of the German Orphan Asylum. “It is needless to remark that neither of these extensions have been made, and it is also noted that the franchise still exists as to the two last mentioned streets, for the very simple reason that the bill carried no time limit, and no judicial action looking to the revocation of the franchise has been in- stituted. Bring About Delay. “If Congress desires to pass this bill it can do so, but it is suggested that, to pre- vent unnecessary legislation, the doing of the same thing twice, that it might be well to amend by striking qut all of sectfons 1, 2,5 and 6 In lieu of section 5 another sec- tion.authorizing a road from the entrance to the German Orphan Asylum, on Harri- son street eastward, ulong sald street, to a point somewhere in the neighborhood of Overlook Inn, or thercabou' in the east- ern section of the District, might be substi- dd. z er Seotion 6 is of no consequence, because the Anacostia company mzy now absorb any other company. The laws are usually powerless to prevent corsolidation. The bill, if passed, should consist of sections 3, 4 and am 5 ‘ds it aoe } corey 8 suberf"se? That there ts no intent. to improve the car cFelce, but that, on the other hand, its plain intent {s to silence pub- lig clamor, and, by temporizing Congress Sutraged people, gain three Sears of valuable time? Is it possible that this company, which, by its own statement, has been losing money for more than twenty years, with a capital of $100,000, only one- half n€-which has been paid In; with a debt of almost $400,000, bearing 6 per cent per annum; with an equipment which is almost valueless, and whose stock has scarcely any market ‘value, can secure sufficient to change and equip all the miles of road now owned by it, to say nothing of all the miles of road now sought? The bill is absolutely absurd. It bears false proméses on its face; promises whigh, if read aright, will result in its immediate death. “We contend that the people are the law; that they should be consulted first of all, and their wishes should be respected. The people want rapid transit, not temporizing and delay. They want an honest Dill passed, one hedged about with safeguards so that they will be protected; so that the corporation can be forced to comply with its legal obligations by building and oper- ating a first-class street railway. “Since preparing this paper, it has come to our knowledge that the attorney for the District of Columbia has given it as his opinion that the Belt and Eckington roads have no authority to change their motive power. We do not assume to criticise the honorable attorney, but beg to differ with him. We hold that the act of March 2, iss, 18 remedial, and that the act of Au- gust 6, 1860), 1s of the same character, and is amendatory of the former act; that both acts should be construed together literally, and in such manner as ‘o give effect to the will of Congress, which was to remedy the evil of forcing street railway companies to the use of horse-power until such time as Congress might authorize a change of mo- tive power. “We further contend that the words, ‘And any rallway availing itself of privi- leges herein granted shall, within two years, wholly dispense with horses as mo- tive power,’ in the act of August 6, 1890, means that such change must be made within two years after such company gives notice of tts election to avail itself of such privilege by making application to the Dis- trict authorities for permission to open streets, lay conduits, build engine or pow- er houses, ete. We beg to invite your attention to the fact that the Anacostla and Potomac River Railway Company does not exist by virtue of a special act of Congress. It w: ganized under the general laws relating corporations in the District of Columb; See page 184, compiled laws of the District of Columbia,paragraphs 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 and 148. These sections, in our opinion, give this corporation the right to increase its capital stock, to call on the stockhold- ers to pay the full amount of their sub- scriptions and to issue bonds without fur- ther legislation. “We earnestly hope that this bill will not be permitted to sidetrack or work to the detriment of the bill to amend the charter of the Capital Railway Company.” Some Criticisms. President Havenner of the Anacostia Association stated that the latter would have a delegation at the Capitol today to work in the interest of rapid transit; that the Anacostia people had labored in that cause for several months, and would con- inue to work with that end in view as long it was necessary. Continuin; President Havenner said that, while might be possible to defeat any beneficial to Congress Heights and ‘Ane costia at the resent session of Ci the people of both suburbs would fight i the next session, an her sessions, until rapid transit is secu Mr. Emmons said that frequently when he got on a car of the ‘Anacostia Toad he ad feortul shat he might not reach his Seatiaat ior P and he was therefore Very careful about embarking on that line. Tatulated the memberg of the = Tati 2 peepee done by them, od casa to a. ‘e. it and asserted that he leved the people would get what they have asked for, as it is no more than right ir. i. Ing of Anacostia, who was called for, sald that he not only wanted the proposed line of the the other Capital Rail: Company, but all reads the peo ‘The Resolutions. On motion of Mr. Emmons, the following River Railway Company, which occupies a Portion of the streets of Anacostia and ‘Washington, utterly fails to provide trans- portation facilities for the people of Con- gress Heights, and affords very indifferent facilities for the people of Anacostia, and Whereas the Capital Railway Company will, if Congress permits it to change its toute and termini, as provided in Senate bill No. 888, furnish to Reacostia, Congress Heights, Good Hope, Hillsdale, Garfield and the surounding country a first-class street railroad, and Whereas thc Anacostia and Potomac River railroad is opposing the passage through the House of Representatives of the said Senate bill No. 888. Therefore, be it resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting that the said Ana~ costia and Potomac River Railroad, Com- pany should not be permitted to stop or retard the legislation asked for by the oesiaal Railway Company; and be it fur- er Retolved, That we respectfully and earn- estly urge the House of Representatives to Pass Senate bill No. 888; and be it Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be at once sent to the House committee on the District of Columbia. The chair appointed Messrs. Emmons, Beyer, Halley, Frazier and Wahler a com: mittee to report the action of the meeting to the House District committee. On motion of Mr. Emmons, a vote of thanks was tendered to The Star for its strong, vigorous action in championing the cause of rapid transit for Congress Heights and Anacostia. In speakjng on this motion Mr. Johnson said that the service rendered by The Star could not be bought by money, and that it was rendered because The Star knew that it was in the right, and thet its editorials on the subject were surely writ- ten by some man with a full sense of justice and a knowledge of what is right. ens AMUSEMENTS. “Excelsior, Jr."—Monday next Mr. Edw. E. Rice brings his latest and greatest suc- cers, “Excelsior, Jr.,"’ direct from New York to the Lafayette Square Opera House. This merry burlesque has made a remarkably fine record for itself, and has brought to- gether a clever nymber of burlesquers of the American stage, including Fay Temple- ton, Irene Perry, Yvette Violette, Arthur Dunn and Seymour Hess. Fay Templeton was always talented; she ls now accom- plished, and sings her faraous song, “I Want You, Ma Honey,” with real gusto. There are incidental imitations of Yvette Guilbert and Albert Chevalier, with an entr’acte reminiscence of Lote Fuller, so that ‘‘Bxcel- slor, Jr.,” is nothing if not up to date. The imitations of Yvette Gutlbert are given by Yvette Violette, who further proves her “proficiency as a linguist by singing a song in German, but her Gutlbert imitation is her forte. Her French accent ig faultless, and not less true {a the broken French-English in which she renders “Linger Longer” and “Her Golden Hair.” The sale of seats for this sumptuous production will open tomor- row morning at the regular prices. The Pearman-Wilson Recital.—The musi- cal and dramatic recital last evening in Masonic Temple by Miss E. Jean Wilson, dramatic reader, and Mr. T. Williams-Pear- man, the English tenor, assisted by Mr. B. Frank Gebest, pianist, was attended by a thoroughly appreciative audience, and, though unique in the way of entertainments, proved very enjoyable. Mr. Pearman cpened the program with Balfe's “Come Into the Garden, Maud,” and then Miss Wil- son, who possesses an unusually pleasing personality, gave the monologue ‘Sandy Hook,” specially written for her by Mr. Charles Barnard, author of ‘The County Fair.” Miss Wileon has already earned a reputation which places her in the front rank of monolague artists, and the aud‘ence leat evening was fully convinced of that Tear. Between the three scenes of “Sandy Hook’? Ur. 32arman rexdered several solos. In the second parr, in suction to three numbers by Mr. Pearman,Mr. Ge~eat played the Wagner-Liszt “‘Tannhauser Marc. 20d Mies Wilson read “The Soul of the Violin. In all his songs Mr. Pearman’s sympathetic yoice was heard to excellent advantage, und he sang with artistic effect. He is equally good in dramatic dratorio work and in senti- mental ballads, and the applause he received testified to the satisfaction of his audience. Mr. Gebest played with admirable technique and musicienly feeling. The Oratorio of “Elijah.”—An excellent array of singers is that secured for the solo and quartet work in the coming pro- duction of the “Elijah” by the Choral So- ciety at Allen's Grand Ta House April 24. The Philharmonic Apollo quartets, the two best-known quartets in the city, have been engaged for the single and double quartet work, while a splendid list of solo- ists has already been made up. The Phil- harmonic Quartet consiets of Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shirr-Cliff and the Misses McCul- lough, Simonds and Stidham, while the Apollo Quartet consists of Messrs. W. D. McFarland, Perry Turpin, Bernard Ryan and Frank Reeside, all eight of the singers named being well known artists of the na- tional capital. The soloists who have been engaged for the production are: Miss Elea- nor Meredith, soprano; Mrs. Ella Cleveland Fenderson, contralto; Mr. D. G. Henderson, tenor, and Ericsson Bushnell, basso, the last named probably being the best Elijah in the country. “The Rivals” With a Star Cast—The sale of seats and boxes for “The Rivals,” which is to be presented at the Lafaygtte Square Theater for one performan Saturday night, May 9, will begin at the box office of that theater on the morning of Saturday, May 2, at 9 o'clock. The prices as arranged will be as follows: $5, $8, $2 and $1, accord- ing to location, and there will be no orders teceived, filed or filled prior to the regular opening of this sale. Assurance is thus given of fair and impertial treatment to those desiring to purchase seats for this extraordinary dramatic event, which it can certainly be called when one takes into consideration the names of the distinguish- ed players who are to present Sheridan's famous comedy. The cast completed as it row is will be: Joseph Jefferson, as Bob Acres; William H. Crane, as Anthony Abso- lute; Nat. C. Goodwin, as Sir Lucius O’Trig- ger; Joseph Holland, as Falkland; cis ‘Wilson, as David; E. M. Holland,’as Fag; Robert Taber, as Captain Absolute; Mrs. John Drew, as Mrs. Malaprop; Julia Mar- lowe Taber, as Lydia Languish, and Fanny Rice. as Lucy. 20th Century Maids.—Harry Morris’ 20th Century Maids take possession of Ker- nan’s Lyceum Theater next week. Mr. Morris utilizes his performers in a variety of ways, enabling him to present them not only in humorous sketches, in which they sre adept, but also in effective combina- tions, notably in the opening skit, “The Girl Bachelors’ Stag,” and in the most amusing burlesque “Too Much Trilby,” in which Harry Morris will be seen as Slang Valley, the German hypnotiser. The indi- vidual sketches are also of superior order. John T. Hanson presents a Yankee clod- hopper, a. character study, in laughable manner; ley and give an exhibition of buck and weet ' cing, and Nee! ore are ini us in an pos! ing done by ice aus _ fashington Military Band Concert.—Thi walt! toni of the ei 4 Concert faces t@ live on perfectly, art to | aon vo. Zi = WI A. ‘Fraiés, =28 made progtess Specs its organizetion, bar due the fact that #& majori er ware sx formerly connect tates — Band, = ‘ to his sicians, and it Mr. ley brings to work of leadership a long experience in that organization, as well as @ natural apt- itude Reits poate of a reaper The Program such as to please the a lar "taste, and among. the nevelties fo be introduced will .be the celebrated anvil chorus, which will form the conclusion of an “Il Trovatore” fantasia, in which sev- eral firemen in full uniform will beat the anvils; Mr. Haley's new: march, ited to the Elks, and ‘the new national anthem, the words of which ‘are by Mr. John Treanor and the music by A. Tregina of this*city. It will be sung by a chorus of 100 voices, accompanied by the band, which will give it full force and effect. Miss Mary Helen Howe will be the vocal soloist of the concert, and will sing the bolero from Verdi's “Sicilian Vespers.” Amateurs to Play for Charity._The Dra- matic Club of Philadelphia, under the man. agement of Mrs. Eleanor Sherman Thack. ara, will give an entertainment at the La- fayette Square Opera House tomorrow af ternoon at 2:30 for the benefit of poor mis- sions in this country. This is the first ap- pearance of the club in this city. It has scored unqualified successes in the city of brotherly love, and 1s composed of some of the best talent that that city can boast. The ability of the performers, added to the fact that the entertainment is for such an estimable charity,@should attract a large number of the residenis of the pa- tional capital, who are always ready to patronize charity and, incidentally, see a good show. The affair is under the patron- age of some of the best-known eociety ladies of Washington, the number includ- ing Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Lamont, Mrs. Her- bert, Mrs. Edward Douglass White, Mrs. Nelson A. Miles, Mrs. Jonn Sherman, Mrs. Reyburn, Mrs, Sartoris, Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Hearst, Mrs. Ffoulke, Mrs. J, B, Henderson, Mrs. N. 8. Lincoln, Mrs. F. P. B. Sands, Mrs. A. A, Wilson, Mrs. Franklin, Mra. Cullen, the Misses Patten, Mrs. John Mcore, Mrs. E. W. Montgom- ery, Madame de Covarrublas and Mrs. Cameron. All of the boxes have been taken by prominent society people, while the sale of seats has been unusually large, de- noting a widespread interest in the pro- duction. Some of the late comers who have secured boxes are Mrs. Gen. Schofield and Mrs. G. C. Reid, wife of Major Reid of the marine corps, the latter of whom has taken oe boxes, and will entertain a large Weber Dramatic Company.—The Weber Dramatic Company gave a good perform- ance of “‘Hick’ry Farm” at Odd Fellows’Hall southeast Monday evening, for the benefit of the Plue Beli Social Club, to a large au- dience. Mr. Daniel F. Murohy, as “Gil- bert Darkwood,” and Mr. J. C. Bennett, as the miser, were good, as were Mr. H. D. Anderson, a& “Zeke Fortune,” and Mr. Henry F. Dolan, as “Jack Nelson.” Mr. Weber, as the “Alderman,” and Miss Lillian Hurdle, as “Mrs. Dodge,” kept the audience in continuous laughter. Miss Katharine E. Halloran, as “Jessie Fortune,” was effect- ive, her song being quite a feature of the performance. Foundry Church.—An entertainment, en- titled “An Evening With James Whitcomb Riley and the Bees," will be given this evening at the Foundry M. E. Church, cor- ner 14th and G streets. The entertainment is for the benefit of the Sibley Memorial Hospital, and a good attendance is expect- ed by the ladies in charge. Mrs. Tom Thumb Next Week.—Allen’s Grand Opera House will have a series of matinees every afternoon next week, be- ginning Monday, April 20, at 2:30 o'clock. The program will be especially attractive to children, as it will introduce the famous Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb and the American Liliputians. There will also be two per- formances in. the evening, namely, Monday and Wednesday evenings. The company includes, besides Mrs. Tom Thumb, such well-known artists as Count Magri, Baron Magri, Annie Nelson, Miss Jennie Quigley, Mme. Trazour, Mr. Harry Helm, Prof. Van Da Grift, Capt. Geo. Laible and Mr. Harry C. Danforth. The performance commences with a one-act comedy, entitled “Two Ri- vals,” during the action of which the Lill- putians will introduce songs and musical selections, and after the ore-act comedy a tealistic sword ccmbat between the count and bareu. Refined specialties will be in- troduced by the entire company, and the performance will cenclude with Count, Countess and Baron Mogri in their illy- sionary -act, “The Enchanted Statue,” re- quiring a rapid and complete change of costumes teveral times and the disappear- ance and reappearance of Count Magri. The matinces will all be given at popular prices, the gallery 15 cents, dress circle 25 cents, orchestra circle 35 cents and orches- tra chalic 50 certs. Sale of seats com- mences Thursday morning. Box office open from 8:30 to 6 o'clock. Mrs. Tom Thumb brings her tiny carriage and ponies, which Ma be seen on the streets during her stay ere. ——— Potomac Park vs. Riverside Park. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I read with interest the letter of Philo- Botomac in The Star of Saturday night. I agree With him on some points and disa- gree on othe-> I do not know wet Clinton he refers to as having bestowed cld=sical names on towns and cities in central New York, but it certainly was not either of our govstu- ora, George and De Witt of glorious mem- ory. It wos long believed that we were in- debted to the surveyor general of that pe- riod (1784-1835), Simeon De Witt, for these extraordinery names, but it was afterward proved that the real culprit was the deputy secretary of state. Syracuse, Troy, Ilion and Rome are certainly dignified enough, but Pompey, Scipio, Romvlus, Sempronius, as applied to towns or villages, are horri- ble! By all means name the park Potomac. There are no swans now ficating on {ts placid bosom, except those propelled by steam or sail, but we can buy some, and thus restore the original significance of its not very musical name. Let us preserve all that we can of Indian origin. M. H. B. ena A Wimodanoghs! “At Home.” The regular monthly “at home” of the Wimodaugtsis will be held this evening a* the club rooms, 1328 I street northwest. During Lent these receptions were omitted, and this ia the first one to be given after that season. A comedy will be presented this evening by Miss Ada Townsend, teach- er of elocution, assisted by some of the members of her class, and a large attend- ance of members and their friends is ex- pected. Leos a a ass ROYAL } BAKING POWDER, Absolutely Pure. A-cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all 1m lea i —Latest United States Covernme Food Report. ING POWDER co. ROYAL B. 106 at., No Ww Do you want a shapely form and firm, well-knit . flesh? No reason why you shouldn't. Rabuteau’s “Ceratine” will help you to get if® Develops the bust ” several inches, and imparts to the flesh a white, firm ap- arance. Perfectly harm- less. $2 a Jar. The Rabuteau Treaties on Form and Facial Beauty is very interesting and well worth reading. You can have one free if you ask for it. j MERTZ’S Eee Modern Pharmacy, 11th & F. it iN MEMORY OF DR. ADDISOR.+ © Action Taken by the 7. estry of Trinity Parish. ~TTGHING ECZEMA. AN EDITOR'S LITTLE SON SUFFERS TERRIBLY. TICHING INTENSE. FACE RAW AND BLEEDING FROM CONSTANT SCRATCHING. , EVERY KNOWN REMEDY TRIED. THOROUGHLY ALARMED, ‘TRIES CUTICURA REMEDIES. At the monthly meeting of the vestry of Trinity (P. E.) parish, held yesterday, a minute was unanimously adopted in re- gard to the death of Rev. Thomag Grafton Addison, D. D., for twenty-nine years the rector of the parish. The minute sets forth “That we shall ever cherish the memory of our late rector with sincerest love*™and ad- miration. We remember with pride how conspicuous he has been for more than a quarter of a century, and how influential in our old diocese of Maryland, and..we. rejoice that he was spared to take so large & port in the organization of our new dlo- cese of Washington.’ His breadth’ and Mb- erality of sentiment, his strong convictiéns |" and his fearlessness in undertaking and maintaining whatsoever he believed’ to’ be’ right placed him among the foremost..in the development of church .work through- out our city. But we turn most warmly and lovingly to the contemplation of Dr. Addison as the pastor and guide of his own home flock, the parish of Trinity. Of rare mental endowments and scholarship, in Powers of logic and eloquence to delight, convince and persuade men, he was sur- Passed by few. We ever found in him the Sweetest, most sure and precious evidences of Christian virtue. His unfaltering zeal for Christ and His church was tempered by a liberality of spirit and of conduct fol- lowing close upon je example ° of the | blessed Lord when He dwelt among m Faith, hope and charity were thé ruling principles of his life, but the -greatcst these was that charity which made a men to be the brethren of his love.” jnetee ——__ CREMATORY AGAEN. “NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT NEXT MORNING. .: . GUBE SPEEDY AND COMPLETE. form for rearly a year, during which time we tried Without ‘success, if mot every known remedy, at Jewst” a acficlent number to become thoroughly alarmed. Remedies that proved efficacious for ‘ethers had no apparent effect upon the child. @eorder appeared on the right cheek, and ‘& biistery and bloody form. His pillow, would bear the blovdy imprint of the side face, ‘while it wan impossible to prevent the ltt fellow from scratching his face, owing to the in- femsity of the itching. Being advised to try CUTI- CURA, I purchased a bor. The first application ‘CURA folly. demonstrated its success, and as a re- ult my child bas as fair and smooth skin as can be found anywhere. We used every local applica- | tipm, shottle- after bottle of blood medicines, all to ‘Bo purpose. It was only when CUTICURA was used id he find relief. ‘These facts can be verified by local Gruggists, Messrs. Baird Bros. = W. 8. NEEDHAM, Standard, Pataskala, Ohio. SPBEDY- CURE ‘TREATMENT.—Warm baths, sith CLTICURA SOAP, gentle applications of CETICCRA “(ntment) and mild doses of ‘CUTI- CURA RESOLVENT (blood purifier). FOTTER UG AND CREM. CORP., Sole Props., Boston, South Washington Makes Another Vigorous Protest. ti South Washington is again in bad odor. It is also in bad temper, at least, a large portion of its residents are, according. to the representations of Chairman. Brown of the committee on nuisances of the South Waih-" ington Citizens’ Association. The cremp,,| tory 1s the casus belll. Chairman Brown says it is emitting odors that are simply-wn< 4 Learable, and that he is. going to’ recom- Mass. a recon PLE mend to the executive committee immiediate CUTIGURA we action jn the courts, oda ne vai This morning Chairman Brown appeared at the District building and had an audf- ence, with Commissioner Ross. He explained! that he had been furnished with a list of |” citizens who had suffered front the noxious. odors, and, while he had not detected the odors last night himrelf, he was bound; as the chairman of the committee on nuisances, to bring the matter before the authorities. He was in anothér part of the city last night. The list of suffering citizens, he ex-'| plained, were none of them connected with the association, and it could not be urged that they were biased in their complaint. The lst includes James A. Washington; 1358 South Capitol street; Mrs. J. Healey, AMUSEMENTS. RPIPHANY CHURCH, Great 19:70 MAY'S, 1808, i EASTERTIDE MISSION. “Brerybody Invited to Hea THE REV. W. HAY AITKEN, 3A. THE WORLD-FAMED PREACHER. For Men Only, Sundays, April 19, 26 and May 3, 1351 South Capitol street; John Hutenm=| *4:20 pm. caracgs bs son, 1353 South Capitol. street; Miss Monk, Bex bars sexcer ee eee 1353 South Capitol street; Gegrge R. Gray, OM. Aitken will adress BUSINESS MEN 1116 F street northwest (visiting in that sec- | April 20, e 21, 2%, 23, 24, at 12:15—service to Inst tion); Dr. Mowbray and Charles Mullen, N ces. apie st street between 3d anu 414 streets. - Commissioner Ross promised to look into the matter at once, and forthwith notified the health officer to send an inspector to the neighborhood to make a full report of the matter. NEW Batiosa THEATER. 3 Every Evening and Matinee Saturday. ... Wm. H. Crane +e; And: His. Admirable Company in The Governor of ... Kentucky. © SATURDAY NIGHT, by special request, The Senator. Next week—THE TWO ESCUTCHEONS. apt4-te Allen’s Grand Opera House 100 ft. boards for one dollur, any length. F. Libbey & Co., 6th and N.Y. ave. —Advertisement. ———_—_ For St. Paul’x Church. A musical and literary entertainment was given last evening at the residence of Mrs. Oscar Schmidt for the tenefit of St. Paul's Church fair fund, the. house being crowded and a program of merit being rendered. Miss Anita Albert, Mr. Edward J. Walsh, Miss Blanche Mattir.gly, the Dixie Quartet, George O'Connor, Bernard Ryan, Misses Erputa_and Wocd, Mme. J. Esputa Daly, Prof. Treanor, Mrs. Schmidt, Miss Lulu Boone and Miss Mamie Byrnes were among those who participated, a neat sum being raised for the abcve rame® purpose. Friday, April 24, 1896, MENDELSSOHN'S GRAND ORATORIO, “ELIJAH,” The Choral Society DR. H. C. SHERMAN, Conductor, Assisted by ELEANOR MEREDITH of New York, Soprano. ELLA. CLEVELAND FENDERSON of Boston, Contralto.” D. @. EENDERSON of Boston, Tenor. ERICSSON BUSHNELL of New York, Basso, . AND THE Philharmonic and Apollo Quartets of Washington. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. “RESERVED SEATS, 50c., 75ec., $1 and $1.50, at ELLIS & CO.'S, 937 Penna. ave. nw. _apl4-10t 3 at= OPERA Larayatte Square fous FIREPROOR, SPOSF9O0964 00060000 00840000 It Pays At this season to Idk sharply to the con- dition of your health. Long sicknemses are often due to a debilitated state of the system. Purify your blood now with a few bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and you Will be surprised at the change in your feelings. Hood's Sarsaparilla will give you a good appetite, tone and strengthen the stomach and digestive organs, enrich your blood and thas enable it to feed the nerven upon their proper nourishment, and it will make you feel strong, physically and men- tally. Hood's Sarsaparilla prevents and cures ull diseases caused by impure blood and by its great power to purify and enrich ~ 3 the blood it proves itself the true cure for all nervous troubles. Remember Hood’s - Sarsaparilia - Is the One True Blood Purifier.All druggtsts.$1. (ABSOLU’ JOHN W. ALBAU THE ACKNOWLEDGE! ‘COMIC OPERA, AMI D’ARVILLE, Hoods Pillss* Liver Ms: easy to take,easy to operate. 25c. AND TIER OWN COMPANY, ting Stange and Edwards’ i o Buccess, M MADELEINE, Ladi. a Mi Get Hung: " i frequstitiy. for wes! £000 and\ oftier dishes MAGIC KISS. that are prepared in a restaurant. They grow tired of home cooking. A visit to Harvey's will satisfy the craving of the most pampered appetite. Try some Broiled Live Lobster or Planked Shad, baked on revolving board. Served all hours. it Sea eee We Wouldn’t Sell Poor Quality even if we could. We take too much pride in our stands to have anything but the finest on them. Biggest display of Fruits and Vi etables in the market. Lowest prices, » BRIGHT_MELODIOUS—CATCHY. Grand Souvenir Matinee Satusday. ‘Next weck—RICE’S EXCELSIOR, JR. ~ ap13-te ILLUSTRATED LECTURE ON EGYPT AND THE Nile by Dr, 4. H. Witmer, Church of Our Father, 13th and L sts, THURSDAY, April 16, at 6 .m., for the benefit of the Salt Air Home at lonial Beach. Tickets, 25c. apls-3t Central Hall Bicycle Academy— Washington's largest and most select Riding Cannon & Chandler. 76 to 81 Center mkt. it Sehonl tn lgoated ‘over the Nintiretreet wing ae larket. No crowd There’s Pleasure in Playing Dilliards Te tepionee auecsn Seno ae eae at Hotel Emrich. New, handsome parlors, riders gn the floor, Arrange for your lessons lighted throughout by electricity. Fine ta- at Guce. Hours for ladies, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m forIndies and gentlemen, 1:30 to 5:30 p. and 7:30 to 10 p.m. ‘At the Academy you'll find a fall line of the celebrated Crawford Bicycles, Branch sales room, The Houghton Co., 1214 F st. mb17-3m-20 bles. Everything first-claes. Large bowling alley, lighted by electricity. Come tonight. Hotel Emrich, 489 Pa. av., & B. & O. Hotel. 1 = my “Dove Brand Hamn” Are Reliable. ‘They never disappoint. Always sweet, mild and delicious. All are branded Déo-v-e. Millér & Krogmann, Center & N. L. mkts. 1 a “Matson B=uzcher” is the Place were fine Dinners and After-the-Theater Suppers are furnished to order. Finest ball room & banquet rooms in the city. Ctav.&L. ‘Sewing Machines for Rent University Extension Lectures AT METZEROTT are 'Y. W. HUDSON SHAW, A-M., lew’ se Balliol College,’ Oxtord. pee « Florence From Dante to Michael Angelo, By week or month at Auerbach’s Domestic | ON TUESDAY AFTERNOONS, BEGINNING APRIL 8. M. and Pattern Rooms, cor. 7th and H. | ame ecture “tik tbe” fiify’ “Ghistrated with ap13,15,17,20 Lantern Slides. Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. | itt aitinguicbed od’ successful’ of ‘the Oxford mh5-m,w,f,stf University Extension Staff. ———— Baker’s Cod 7«ver Oil is now sold in Soft Capsules, bwallowed as easily as the pulp of @ grape and tasteless. For coughs, colga, debility and loss of flesh it is the only sure MES. BRICH, ‘Corcoran House, H st. 1400 N. Hf. Femedy. 181 ioe jlotm at, Philadelphia, ra, SANCHO AVIS, Bak: aw. st. pear 171 i . i401 Buell place. 1600 1 st AN, Finer This Season Than Ever Before 2 ticket, including reserved md Cheaper—No Ice Used. yal onal WS ceute Aas Large, live, seine-caught Roe Shad and Boiling Rock and White Perch at R. A. Golden's Fish and Game stands, Center Market. Don't miss chance te get these kind of fish. Telephore, 844 apv-tf sion, 50 cents. ‘Tickets now on ale at Metzerott’s. apd-8t CAPITAL RIDING PARK.| HOME. OV 1HB LADIES’ BICYCLE. CYCLE RESORT IN CITY. 14TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. COMPLIMENTARY LESSONS TO LADIES. SINGLE AND GUARANTEED LESS0N8 SOLD. a SERIO WATHIN AND 1423 N. ¥. AVE. Ke2sas Lrceow = ae The bane of everygwoman’s home| - is tarnished, dirty silverware. ‘A lit- tie dry rubbing with “Crystaline” will make it shine with a dazzling’ bril- liancy. sale at all and : aLL Tas WEEE. cons Shoe dk ee wie ib |: LYNN & SHERIDAN’S - : ~~“ Big Sensation . : Double Show, ther fits Sean’t. Introgacing an Aggresation of Extraordipary epto-tde Tyckine, “Oe MORRIS TwaNraETE we New York. GAMB CALLED AT 4:18. 1 a 5 ee. Concert Tonight. Central Hall, oth and B Sts. N. W. ADMISSION. at MONEY REFUND! api5-2: Delorme Collection Paintings, 2% CENTS. Paderewski Concert Postponed. AT METZEROTT'S. By the same artist who palated “The Blacksmith,® 18 ON FREE Exhibition In the Art Koom at House and Herrmann’s, N.E. COR. TTH AND I 8TS. Public cordially invited to view them. apl4-tf Public cordially tuvited to view them. apld-tt CONCERT n RECEPTION, FOR THE BENEFIT OF Com ny A, Sixth Battalion, D.C. N. G., and the Second Regiment Band, National Rifles’ Hall, Wednesday, April 15, 8 p.m. ‘Mrs. Kittie Thompeon-Berry, Miss Katie V. Wile son, Mr. George O'Connor, Dr. F. J. Woodman, soloists; Miss Grace Hamilton Jones, planist; Fraulein Keeble and Miss McReynolds, plino and violin duo; the Apotio Quartet; Mr. EB. B. Hay and (ETZEROTT HALL iGHT, “STODD AR “LECTURES. ‘TONIGHT AT 8, FINELY } TLws- A TOUR — Farewell for a Year to THROUGH MR. STODDARD. JAPAN. Reserved Seats, 75c., $1; Admission, 50c. * apl3-3t o ‘The eyes GCLUMBIA AGADEMY oie aks Se ee ee ae 3. HART BRITTAIN, “Agr. ~ Tews street cars mbS-tt ACADEMY. Prices, 25, 50, 7c. end $1. Wid. and Sat. Mats., 25 and 50c., Reserved. | THE LAND OF THE LAVING FRANK HARVEY'S LATEST MELODRAMA. Next Week—"McKENNA'S FLIRTATION.” 013-t¢ GERMAN IN FIVE WEEKS Free Lectures and Lessons’ im the Hauptonian System by its author and orig- Prof.A.P.Haupt.,['LA. Today and tomorrow at 11 a. D.m., the hours at which the course of be given, vited to the beginning now. above enjoyable ct Ph.D. 320 and Jessons: ‘The public is in- the Ciarse of Jerson, eapectally at 11 and LECTURE HALL, WARDER BUILDING, COR, 9TH AND F STREETS NORPH' 5 apo-tt NADAME ZERITZKA, Scientific Palmist, Pupil _of Greatest Russian Marter. aplo-6t ‘787 13th st METROPOLITAN 12th st. v.w.—New ae ne Bingle For part! LIBRARY. iculars as to club ra Miss HALE, Me EXCURSIONS, ETC. Colonial Beach Excursions. Palace Steamer “Jane Moseley.” Season Commences Saturday, May, TING LIBRARY, bid publications as scon as issued. aod Steamboat Co.. novtolk, fhe uber Newrert_ News" ats ir in the Fort: Me apie Melgar ee TO MOUNT VERNON At 10 a.m. returning FARE (ROUND * By ‘Admission to iy By } svath by Wa