Evening Star Newspaper, October 27, 1896, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“Oriental America.” Bijou Theater—“Darkest America.” Grend Opera House.—“Shannon of the Sixth.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Gus Hill's Novelties. = Lafayette Squ: House.—Thomas Keene, and Charles’ B. Hanford in ‘Richelieu. New National Theater—“Dorcas.” Metropolitan A. M. E. Church—Benefit Concert for Miss Lillian Z. Dailey. Sage ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monrce at 7 p.m. Steamer T. V| Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach and river landings at 3 p.m. es WE KNOW HOW YOU WANT arpeis to look when cleaned. Want them as pra and fresh as new? We promise that ind of work. Empire Carpet Cleaning E. B. Stumph, Mer. Sugar free tomorrow. See Johnston’s,page 8. Pure American Granulated Sugar, 4% cents per Ib. I sell no other. Seven city stores. C. D KENNY. pacts WE DO THE WORK RIGHT when we clean carpets. Take out every spot and stain—all the dust—without injury. Wagon calls. M. R. THORP, 488 Muine ave. gee Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON. 113 F st.n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. CONDENSED LOCALS. ‘The Canton Potomac Field Band of forty ee gave an impromptu concert in the aitimore and Ohio depot last evening be- fore leaving for Beltsville. A number of well-known marches were rendered, which Were encored by the large number of sub- urban citizens who were waiting to take the train. The last rally of the McKinley and He- bart Union Veterans’ Patriotic League will be held tonight at Grand Army Hall, and a general invitation has been extended ex- Union soldiers and their friends to attend. There will be music by the Henderson Drum Corps and the Glee Club of the league, and prominent speakers will ad- dress the gathering. Pothunters are hailing Judge Miller's de- cision in the game law case with great de- light Several flocks of wild geese crossed over the upper Potomac Sunday, and sportsmen who saw them were sorry that they were not properly armed. There was one man on the rer who had a gun loaded with big shot, and he brought down four of the geese. In the neighborhood of Occoquan, Va., only twenty-five miles from here, gunners are having good sport shooting wild tur- keys and woodcock. Bass fishermen have also been fully paid for visits to the fishing grounds there. Mary Hartman has petitioned ‘for di- vorce from Wm. A. Hartman, the papers in the case being withheld from publica- tion. Judge Miller's decision in the quail ease ¥ Was very pleasing to the dealers the markets. This morning the were plentiful on the benches in the r market, and found ready sale at the rate of $$ a dozen. Country people from the adjacent counties in Maryland and Virginia are killing a great many Tabbits and s . Game of this kind, in good condition, was plentiful in market this morning. Rabbits sell at 20 and 25 cents, while squirrels sel! at 10 cents each. —_—.—__ Tke Hotel Wellington. The hostelry on 15th street near H street, formerly k: Welcker’s, after ex- tensive and improvement! opens its doors again for the accommoda- ticn of permanent and transient gues The remodeled structure is now known a: the Hotel Wellington, and Mr. B. W. Fra- zier, a gentleman of wide experience, is the proprietor. Both the American and European plans will be features of the Wellington. The appointments are first- class in every particular, and a special ef- fort will be de to pleas There are provided a ladi nd gentlemen’s restau- Fant, a gentlemen’s cafe and a banquet reom.—Advt. ——— Did Not Build the Church. Rev. M. W. Clair, pastor of the Ebenezer Church, on Capitol Hill, has addressed a letter to Mr. J. H. Hill stating that after careful inquiry he has found that he was in error when he stated to a Star resorter that nezer Church was built by Mr. Hill. He writes this, he says, because the blame for the recent accident at the churca should not be placed upon an innocent man. ‘The New Carpets Can Be Seen Tomor- row. Grand opening of a large collection of new carpets in rolls wiil be on view at Sloan's. 1407 G street, tomorrow. Sale Thursday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. This © offers a grand opportunity to secure just what you want at very low rates. No prices.—Advt. =e If Bryan is Elected. A manufacturing firm in this city has received from its branch in Georgia a let- ter recently sent from a Georgia firm in response to a request for a remittance on @ passed due account. In this letter the Georgia firm says: “We are doing nothing, selling nothing and collecting nothing; can't borrew and don’t want to steal, and if Bryan is elected you had better send for the return of your Koods, as this section will be too dead to skin for a long time to come.” —_ The attention of any one wishing a fir: class investment is called to the saie of acres of land by auction near Landover station, Prince George's county, Md., on Thursday, October 1806, at 5 o'clock p.m., by Thomas Dowling & Co., auction- ee! Sale by order of Jackson H. Ralston and James S. Edwards, trustees. For fur- ther information apply to the trustees or t Thomas Dowling & Co., auctioneers, 61 E street northwest.—Advt. — Anti-Saloon League. The executive board of the Anti-Saloon League met yesterday afternoon in the office of the president, Mr. James L. Ewin. Plans were formulated for the entertain- ment of the American Anti-Saloon League, which will meet here December 8 to 10. Various committees were named and ap- proved. Mr. J. S. Blackford, acting chairman of the committee on mass meetings, an- nounced that next Sunday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a popular meeting in the Gay Street Baptist Church, George- town. Amorg the speakers will be Mr. T. A. Maupin and the league's attorney, Mr. Albert E. Shoemaker. The chairman of the general committee for the convention reported that eight sub- committees had been formed, with chair- men as follows: Ways and means, Mr. Andrew A. Wilson; place of meeting, Mrs. Clinton Smith; deco- rations, Mr. John H. Mitchell; ushers, Mr. John H. Muirhead; registration, Mr. Her- man C. Metcalf; accommodations, Mr. Jesse C. Sutor; public meetings, Rev. Luther B. Wilson. ss Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. av Advertisement. —__—_ He Was Beggin: Walter L. King was born in the south long before the war and was an officer in the confederate army. Since the war he has spent most of his time here and has become so fond of Washington whisky and free board that he finds it difficult to Go any work and keep out of the clutches cf the law. Policeman Flather met him last night and arrested him because he -was under the influence of liquor und begging. “I deny the alleg ition, ir,” he said when arraigned before Juige Kimball this morn- ing for vagrancy. 'm a gentleman, sir, and hive no occasion to beg.” “He was begging last night,” the officer said, “and he was also under the influence of liquor.” Judge Kimball sympathized with King and gave him thirty days on the farm for his own good. CENTRAL LABOR UNION Business Transaoted at the Meeting Last Right. Grievances of Different Unions Taken Up and Discussed—Chinaman as a Cigar Maker. At the regular weekly meeting of the Central Labor Union, which was held last evening at Typographical Temple, nearly every organization affiliated with the body was largely represented. President Milford F. Spohn presided, and Mr. Jarvis B. Moulden, who has been act- ing as secretary for some time past, was elected secretary pro tem., to serve until Secretary Torrens is able to resume his duties. A communication from eight horseshoe- ing firms was read, and a special commit- tee appointed to investigate the statements therein made. The letter was as follows: “We, the undersigned members of the Boss Horseshoers’ Union of the District of Columbia, do hereby protest against the action of the Journeymen Horseshoers of the District regarding the hiring of a jJeurneyman three days in a week as un- manly and unjust. “We will state that our business does not justify us to hire a journeyman, and we furthermore state that they have taken work away from our shops by means of obnoxious letters written to some of our patrons, in which they have stated that we were not fair. “Gentlemen, you can see it is a con- spiracy formed between the journeymen horseshoers and the older bosses to drive us out of business. “We earnestly request the Central Labor Union to take action on this outrage. We will also call your attention to the fact that when we want help we will hire aigne. but a union man.” The letter was signed by Messrs. Hile & Fitzgerald, Collins & Connor, Dove & Fitz- geraid, Myers & McKeown, King & Kiefer, Whalen & Coleman, T. E. Shugrue & Bro. and Harry T. Burton. It was stated that the Journeymen Horse- shoers’ Union, through the efforts of com- mittees of D. A. 66, K. of L., and the local Federation of Labor, have induced a promi- nent baker, whose business requires a large amount of blacksmith work to be done, to withdraw his patronage from one of the firms signing the letter, for no other Treason than that the committee above re- ferred to had requested him to do so. The committee will take up the subject at once, and it is expected will report the result of their investigations at the meeting of the Central Labor Union to be held Monday evening next. Hod Carriers’ Union. The application of Hod Carriers’ Union, No. 2, for a charter from the American Federadon of Labor was received, as was also a communication from the executive officers of Hod Carriers’ Union, No. 1, ap- proving the application, which was read. A lengthy discussion ensued. It was de- veloped that the majority of the mem- bers of the Central Labor Union considered it not desirable to have two societies of the same craft represented in the central body; that it would probably lead to un- necessary complications, and it was also the policy of the American Federation of Labor not to charter rival organizations of the same craft, which would be allied in the same central body, and, notwithstand- ing the manifest desire of Hod Carriers’ Union, No. 1, that the application of Hod Carriers’ Union, No. 2, be indorsed, and that they be admitted to the central body, the application was rejected. A vigorous protest from the musicians al- lied with the American Federation of Labor regarding the matters mentioned was read, as follows: “We, the Columbia Musicians’ Protective Association, do hereby enter a most vigorous protest against the custom of organizations in hiring drum corps and amateur bands to fill engagements, whica corpels professional musicians to lie idle; also, that we protest against the engage- ment of the street band now located in our city for any professional purpose what- ever; also that we solicit your worthy in- fluence in obtaining for members of 64197, A. F. of L., the engagements on the ex- cursion boats and at pleasure resorts in and around Washington.” The communication was referred to the proper committee. A delegate from the Cigarmakers’ Union stated that a cigar manufacturer in the District is employing non-union men and girls, and also a Chinaman, in his fac- tory, and he requested that the matter be brought to the attention of the trade unions which are affiliated with the Central Labor Union. It was, by resolution, determined that the factory should be condemned as unworthy of support by the public gen- erally. é The delegates from the Bricklayers’ Union reported that they were instructed to vote against the application of tne new organization of plasterers for admis- sion to the Central Labor Union. The plasterers referred to have not as yet made the expected application, so that no action in the premises could be taken at the meet- ing last night. Other Labor Matters. Notice was given by one of the members that he intended to offer at the next meet- ing an amendment to the constitution to provide for an assistant secretary. A report was made concerning the con- ference held Saturday evening last between the representatives of the Central Labor Unien and the Building Trades Council and the representatives of Heurich’s and the National Capital Brewing Company, rela- tive to the communication received from local Beer Brewers’ Union, No. 118, asking the employing brewers named to recognize their organization, and that they employ none but union brewers in their work; also that the brewers will not hereafter keep a black list, and that they will give all men whose names are thereon a fair chance to secure work, and will not discriminate against union’ men in any matter whatever. The report was accepted and the committee continued. The committee, it was stated, will meet the Brewers’ Union at the meeting of the latter tonight, and inquire into their griev- ances. A reporter of The Star interviewed the proprietor of the cigar factory at. which it was stated a Chinaman was employed, and the former said the charge was true, but that he did not have the man because he could get him at low wages. As a matter of fact, he sald, he was pay- ing the Chinaman twice as much per week as the average cigar maker was able to earn, for the reason that the Chinaman was able to make twice as many cigars in the same length of time as the average tradesman of that craft. The Bakers and Confectioners’ Union, No. 118, A. F. of L., and the Bakers’ As- sembly, K. of L., have formed a Bakers’ Council for the purpose of co-operating in all matters in the interest of the trade. The council has a committee of nine, which will attend to all matters of detail, subject to the action of the two bodies. The as- sembly and the union on all matters of general interest will be separate and dis- tinct, as heretofore. The purposes of the council are to secure favorable legislation, and also to make an effort to prohibit the Sunday delivery of bread. It is understood that both organizations are opposed to the Sunday delivery, and are jointly taking steps to prohibit it, and will probably hereafter from the near future refuse to’ bake on Saturday night. is —S Clark & Co.'s Opening. The opening of the establishment of Clark & Co., 811 Market space, today was quite an important event to the average woman. Many enlargements and improve- ments have been made in the old establish- ment, including a handsome elevator, giv- ing ready access to the three floors loaded with the latest of this season's goods. The store is today in holiday attire, bedecked with palms, plants and flowers, while a score or more canary vocalists are render- ing an unceasing concert. ‘The new firm consists of a trio of experienced™ business men, who mean to place their establish- ment in the front rank of the shopping emporiums of Washington. The members are: Mr. James White, for twenty-six years with Strawbridge & Clothier; Mr. Albert Redding, late with Partridge & Richard- son, and Mr. William D. Clark of this city. a ee 12-Inch Stock Boards Also §1 per 100 ft., the finest lumber. We keep everything In Millwork, Lumber and Build- ers’ Hardware. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th st. and New York avenue.—Advt. Exhibition of Prizes for the Bicycle Races to Take Place Next Saturday. A number of the prizes for the great wheel tournament at Columbia Field next Saturday have afrived, and are now on ex- hibition in Sanders & Stayman’s window, F street. Prizes are daily arriving from Chicago, and the Washington gifts will shortly be added to the list. Among the most desirable already in are a valuable guitar, from Lyon & Healy, Chicago, and a nickel banjo, from Sanders & Stayman. Other Chicago prizes are: Hand-cut dish and cut jug, from the Libbey glass works and C. Dorflinger & Co.; aluminum tea set, from 8. D. Childs & Co.; pair Vim tires, Boston Hose and Rubber Co.; bicycle bags, Manahan parchment and moth paper excursion ticket to Chicago and return, from B. and O. road, good for thirty days, with further extension, if needed; Dunlap silk hat, Dunlap Co., New York, selected from Ruoff’s stock; pair ladies’ bals, Pingree & Smith; one thousand Gen. Arthur cigars, Kerks, Wertheim & Schiffer; thirteen cartoons Yucatan gum, sent by W. J. White, to be used as the committee direct; cyclometer; pair of road tires, Morgan & Wright; kodak, from the Eastman company, and a long list of other valuables, which will soon be placed. Among the Washington prizes are a lamp, from M. W. Beveridge; gold sleeve buttons, from Moore & Leding; pair ladies’ high bicycle boots, from Rich & Co.; gentleman's satchel, Conrad Becker; nickel bicycle straps, Victor company (M. Cline); Win- chester rifle, from M. A. Tappan; stand of silk colors, Copeland & Co., with prizes from the Palais Royal, Lansburgh, Wood- ward & Lothrop, Parker & Bridget, Saks and others, to be added to the list. Ribbon decorations for the window were furnished by Mayer Bros. This prize list will be doubled before the race day, as many of the articles are from a distance. The pro- gram will be a souvenir. Boxes are being erected, und the ticket sale is satisfactory. Tickets may be had at the office of The Evening Star, Sanders & Stayman, leading hotels, cycle stores and about fifty other places. Box tickets and reserved seats have already been secured by high officials and a large number of society magnates. People who do not usually attend wheel races are coming to the front in this tour- nament in order to show sympathy with the cause and respect for the memory of Eugene ‘Field, in the form of substantial benefit to his family. All of the Washington work by the com- mittees and the donations from merchants are freely given. The chairman of tickets, Major Swett, and Col. Hay are working for success. There is no doubt that next Sat- urday will record a white day for the cause. _————— FINDING THEIR GRAVES. The Grand Army Locating Dead Sol- diers in Congressional Cemetery. A committee, of which Dr. J. C. Roob is chairman, has been appointed by the Denartment of the Potomac, G. A. R., to locate the graves of the dead soldiers and sailors buried in Congressional cemetery, and to find out their names and the facts concerning their service in the war and what commands they were attached to. The exact positions of the graves will be placed upon a chart, and it is expected that in the near future they will be marked with appropriate slabs. There are six or seven hundred soldiers buried in Congressional cemetery, and it is said that one man who formerly worked in the cemetery possessed alone the in- formation regarding their identity, which he charged liberally for when the G. A. R. desired to designate the mounds of their dead comrades for decoration each May 30th. The organization has tired of sub- mitting to these continual demands on the part of the individual alluded to, and has accordingly taken steps to procure the information for itself. * Sharon Dairy. Jersey milk from registered herd. Extra- heavy cream for charlotte russe, whipping, ete. Liberal discount by purchasing tickets for cash only. C. Thompson, 324 B st. s.w. Telephone 485.—Advt. —_—— We Want Your Trade and Are Not ashamed of it. Dealers who study their in- terest handle our goods. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave., leading wholesale dealer in butter, cheese and eggs.—Advt. Beltsville Ratification Meeting. The organization of the Beltsville Sound Money Club, under the “auspices of the Riverdale and Hyattsville Republican clubs, was formed last night with Tem- porary Chairman Dr. J. C. Ellis of River- dale in the chair. Mr. Frank Metzerott was nominated as president and unani- morsly elected. The other officers wer Vice presidents, Vinten Hall, Col. Edwin Frey, Wm. Shaunabrooke, Joseph A. Blun- dour and T. W. Wyman; secretaries, W. R. Bentz, John Benton, Notly Johnson, L. D. Cassard, M. V. Tierney and Ed. T. Shoe. After the election of officers Tem- porary Chairman Ellis introduced Mr. Frank Metzerott, the president, who ad- dressed one of the largest republican audi- ences in the fifth congressional district on the issues of the day, as well as plenty of humor, which fairly made the hall ring with cheers. After Mr. Metzerott, Mr. J. G. Burchfield of Tennessee spoke in a very thorough manner on the two issues. Mr. Burchfield created a furore when he stated that the republican legislature of Maryland passed a law to furnish free books for the state. Capt. Potter of Laurel. who is known throughout the state, next spoke, and stirred the meeting up until the build- ing shook. Col. Jas. A. Clark of Laurel, John W. Belt, State’s Attorney Bellis, Dr. J. C. Ellis of Riverdale, Mr. Jos. A. Blun- don, F. A. Holden of Hyattsville and J. E. Hunt of Washington also spoke. Music by the Canton Potomac Band of forty pieces, under the directorship of J. T. Robey, fur- nished the music At the request of Pres- ident Metzerott three cheers were given for J. A. Blundon, through whose efforts are due the success of this meeting, whicr were given. Next Thursday night a rati- fication meeting will be held at Hyattsville under the auspices of Bladensburg, Hy- artsville and Riverdale clubs. ee The New Chrysanthemum—Georgina Bramhall—a beauty—25 cts. Gude, 1224 F. —Advertisement. ee Number 1 Cypress Shingles, every one guaranteel perfect, at $3.25 for 1,000; 4x20. Frank Libbey & Co., 6&N.Y.av. —Advertisement. AS Temperance Meeting. The West End W.C.T.U. held its regular monthly meeting last evening at the home of the president, Mrs. Clinton Smith. The meeting was enthusiastic. There were fifty persons present. The vice president, Mrs. S. M. Wescott, presided. Hymns were sung, prayers offered and reports from secr tarles and treasurer received. The super- intendent of literature, Mrs. Fernandez, made a full report. Mrs. Catching of the purity department arranged for a meeting to be held with the West End Y’s. Mrs. Berry reported for the evangelistic depart- ment, and Mrs. Wright for the almshouse and prison work. A series of visits were arranged for to the almshouse, hospital and jail, one for Wednesday, October 28, and one for Wednesday, November 11. During the evening Albert E. Shoemaker, attorney for the Anti-Saloon League, ad- dressed the meeting. A social hour follow- ed over lemonade and cake. Se Attention is called to the trustees’ sales of fine building lots on Conduit road, Al- bany street and Cottrell place, Palisades of the Potomac, which take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 and 3:30 o'clock. See advts. gee Attorney General for the Interior De- partment. Isaac H. Lionberger of St. Louis, Mo., has been appointed attorney general for the Interior Department to succeed Judge Little of Georgia, who resigned a month ago to become a candidate for the supreme bench of his state. Mr. Lionberger quali- fied and entered on the duties of his office yesterday. Mr. Lionberger is forty-one years old, a well-known lawyer in Missouri and a close friend uf Secretary Francis. George B. Gardner of Kentucky has been promoted to the positicn of first assistant attorney in the office of the assistant at- torney general for the Interior Department. He has been in the office three years. ae Resolutions of Regret. At a meeting of the Lakeland Democratic Club, held at its headquarters, 631 Pennsyl- vania avenue, Saturday evening, suitable resolutions were adopted expressive of the regret of the organization upon the death Chea Crisp and paying a high trib- ute to him as.a citizen and statesman. PUT HAM TO SLEEP Charles Hanson Starts in for a Long ! Nap. Placed Undes Mypnotic Infilnence—Has @ Long: Distance Sleep Record ih a Window. - Charles Hanson, a seventeen-year-old white boy, was:put to sleep this morning with the expectation that his slumber would last without interruption for a pe- riod of four dayr. * It was not the firdt time that hypnotism has been tried in. this city, but espectal interest attached to the experiment be- cause of the length of time the “sensitive” is to stay under the influence. Hanson is from Charlestown, W. Va., and this is not the first time he has gone in for a long nap. Prior to coming to this city he put himself into the hands of hypnotiets, once at Blenheim, Ont., and once at Jackson, Mich. Each time he slept for seven days, and claims to have felt no bad results, bar- ring the fact that he lost one and a half pounds of fiesh each day. He seems to be an enthusiast on the subject,and likes nothing better than to go to sleep for an indefinite length of time. “Why,” said he to a Star reporter this morning, “I have slept for seven days at a time, and when I woke up I felt just as if I had only been asleep for a few hours.” Hanson came te Washington some time ago and the first thing he did was to look about for a hypnotist, who wanted a sub- ject. He found what he was seeking in Mrs.-Macdonnall and she agreed to try her powers on him. The place selected for the expriment was the Census pharmacy, corner 5th and G streets, and a big couch was placed in the window for the accom- modation of the sleeper. Hanson is rather a nice looking young fellow, but seems to have little ambition beyond posing as a professional subject. This morning he Wore a black silk outing shirt and blue knickerbockers when the time came to go to sleep. His weight was announced as 199 1-2 pounds. When the appointed hour arrived the store was crowd2d, and there was a big gathering of the curious on the outside trying to get a peep at what was going on inside. When the reporters arrived the sensitive was placed on a little stool and told to “give himself up completely.” He assumed the look of a lamb on its way to the block, and Mrs. Macdonnall began to make a few mysterious passes about his face, all the time talking to him in a low voice, telling him to be quiet, to rest, to sleep. Within ten seconds his eyes closed and he began to nod. The hypnotist bade him walk to his couch, and Hanson's eyes opened. Act- ing like a somnambulist, he made his way to the window and climbed up to the lounge, where he is to remain until next Saturday morning. Then Mrs. Macdonnall made some more passes and said to him, “Sleep, deep, sweet sleep.” Hanson turned and tossed a couple of times, as if seeking @ comfortable position, and then to all ap- Pearances fell into a sound slumber. The woman stood beside him and delivered a lecture on her powers. She said that if Hanson was only feigning sleep she was as anxious to know it aa any one could be, for if she couldn't hypnotize him nobody could ever put any one under the influence. “He is absolutely dead to all feeling,” she announced. “You could stick a pin in him or cut off'a limb, and he would not know ft.” “If that is 80,” said a young man in the crowd, “why is it that his hand twitches every time a fly lights on it?” “It's because he is not yet in the deepest sleep. When he has been asleep for awhile it will be different.” And it really was as: she said. When Hanson was put to sleep it was with no “suggestion” as to the hour of his awaking, and he ts expected to re- main precisely as he is until she arouses him. She explained, however, that if she died in the meantime her influence would be broken and he would awaken naturally. Hanson is very anxious to be put in a cataleptic state some time and buried un- der ground for an extended period, but so far he has been unable to get any one to try the experiment on him. <+—___ acav AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Most of the theatrical profferings which have claimed public attention ‘of recent seasons are no: normal artistic growths. They have been of the uncanny. We have had the orchids of extravaganza and the toad- stools of melodrama, fascinating it its true with garish colorings, but suggestive of moral miasma. The production of Louis XI by the Keene-Hanford organization at Lafayette Square Opera House last night gave to the auditor a sensation like that of ascending from the marshes Into the pure atmosphere of dramatic sincerity. The play affords both th: leading members of the company opportunities to do the best that is in them. Mr. Keene presented the title role with a deftness of expression which surprised even his old admirers. For many years it was customary to refer to him as an actor with a future. The realization of this prospect seems plainly at hand. His vigor of deciamation and his command of the more artificial methods of attaining theatric effects have been tempered by the culture that comes with years to the earn- est and capable student. The tricks of the stage,in which Mn Keene has drilled himself until they are second nature, are now only accessories to his work, liberally employed, but in their proper subordination. Louts XI is a character which calls for the most subtle skill on the part of the performer. The actor who plays it as well as Mr. Keene did last night must without reserve be accorded a place among the leaders of his profession. Yet a study in horror, however complete and admirable, does not entirely satisfy the playgoer. There must be a valiant man and a lover—an assurance that life in its rational aspect is not hideous. This element is supplied by the role of Nemours, which Mr. Hanford played with the ability that has earned him so much commendation in the past. With good stage presence, fine perceptions as a reader, and the training and power necessary for effective elocution, Mr. Hanford in his impersonation justified both the idealizing affection of the heroine and the cringing terror of the malevolent Louis. Miss Grace Hopkins, the leading lady, is an actress whose attainments are far be- yond what would be expected from one of her youth. To the charm of girlishness she adds discrimination and earnestness of pur- pose. Mr. Lawrence Lowell met the very severe exactions of the part of the Dauphin with credit to himself and pleasure to the audi- ence. The scenic accompaniments are complete and elegant, but not exaggerated to a degree which at any time permits the im- pression thatit is a spectacular production, and not @ performance of tragedy by tragedians, whieh is seeking the auditor's approval. “Richelieu” will be performed to- night. Grand Opera House—Were it not for a tendency to develop the comedy depart- ment of “Shannon of the 6th,” produced last night before its first Washington au- dience, the play would be entitled to rank among the first-class melodramas of the day. Mr. W. H. Power, the star, sets the pace from the moment of his first entrance, and he thenceforth contributes most largely to the comedy feature. It is, therefore, a somewhat incongruous effect that is pro- duced, for the play has a really fine foun- dation, and.gives rise to two or three very dramatic situations, notably the climax of the second aet, when the heroine is rescued from the mouth of a cannon the instant before it belches forth its deadly charge. The scene is laid in India, during the RED ROUGH HANDS, Bad complexions, baby blemishes and falling hair prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. Most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest of toilet aad nursery soaps... Only cure for pimples because only pre- veutive of clogging of the pores. Sold everywhere. 0026 SOME CHILDREN ‘0: grow very rout keep thin in flesh; are fc does not do them much good. You can’t say they have any disease, yet they ee ms or wel ti 1b] takes them away easily. ae SCOTT'S EMULSION of Cod- liver Oil with Hypophosphites 4 just the remedy for reine ahi Growing Children. seeinn strotg toner, hesithy: cies @ priest. Intrusting the stone to his native mistress, he contrives to throw suspicion upon young Ldeut. Shannon, an Irishman risen from the ranks, and his rival for the hand of the commander's daughter. Shan- non saves her life, as described, and finds the jewel, only to be arrested later with it in his possession. The denouement is striking. The native wo. is hypnotized by a priest and reveals identity of the thief and murderer, her lover. There is one specially inconsistent scene, when the hero and heroine are all but per- ishing in the jungle, and the comedy element approaches to the limits of farce. Mr. Power is clever and entertaining. Miss Sargent as the general's daughter might be better, but Miss Nina Morris as the native women is artistic. One of the best male characters is that of a cowardly Scot, by Mr. John F. Ward, but he is hardly in Place. The rest of the cast do hard work. New National Theater.The operatic comedy, “Dorcas,” held forth at the Na- tional last night, and while without the star which gave it a standing several years ago, possesses a competent cast which makes the loss less noticeable than {t would otherwise be. There are six good parts in the opera, and these are well filled. The Paultons, the authors of the opera, have constructed a humorous book, and, with the incidental music, the piece is fairly enjoyable. Miss Drew Donaldson, as the Lady Honorla, who masquerades as the innkeeper’s wife, Dorcas, sings all of the numbers allotted to her in a fair voice, and otherwise fills her part acceptably. William Broderick sang all the music of his role splendidly, his solo, “Let All Obey,” being the best accepted musical number of the opera. Charles O. Bassett as Lord Beauregard, displayed his tenor voice to advantage in several numbers, his chess’ duet with Miss Marie Millard, who takes the part of Lady Lambourne, and who is pleasantly remembered here, being very well done, although Mr. Bassett’s voice is not what it once was. Fred Frear has not much chance to show his comedy qualifications in the role of the innkeeper, but Miss Eva Davenport as Griselda sup- plies enough fun to fill several plays. Her comedy work throughout was one of the real hits of the evening, and she found favor at once with a large majority of her audience. Miss Minnie Jarboe, Miss Marie Davenport, Mr. Arthur Seaton and Mr. Charles Myer fill out the minor parts of the cast acceptably. Academy of Music.—“Oriental America,” an aggregation consisting of fifty of the best musical negro performers in the coun- try, found favor at the Academy of Music last night in the eyes of a large and ap- preciative audience. In addition to the excellence of the performers themselves the costuming and scenic effects are all that could be wished for and the whole production 1s complete. There are several good singers among the company, while the comedians are genuinely funny. Tne cpening sketch, ‘Madame Toussante L’ Ovature’s Reception,” gives ample oppor- tunity for the display of elaborate gowns and the introduction of all the latest popu- lar songs together with some very pretty scenery. The chorus singing is very good, while all of the solos are given in a spirit- ed and pleasing manner. Among those who fill the second part of the bill is Miss Margaret Scott, soprano, whose really good voice is heard in a number of selections of a higher type of music than the regular popular d:ttles of the day. Jessie Shipp and Edward Winn, descriptive vocalists, have a good turn, while the Manhattan sports and the bicycle maids are up to date. Billy and Jennie Eldridge prove themselves cspable fun-makers and the part ends with the “Flower Ballet.” The third part {is entitled “Forty Minutes of Grand and Comic Opera,” and is produced with the same style of costumes and scenic effects that characterize the first part. Sidney Wocdward, tenor, and Miss Mattie Wilkes, soprano, carry the principal parts, and a march, “The Oriental Huzzars,” brings the show to an end. Bijou Theater.—The Bijou Family Theater is turning people away this week. Man- ager Whitesell after considerable trouble secured as the attraction for his patrons Al Field’s “Darkest America,” a play writ- ten by a colored man, acted by colored people. Without doubt it is the best de- lineation of plantation life yet presented, and deserves the support of the amuse- ment ptblic. Incidental to the play are many specialties, and each one was liber- ally applauded last night by the crowded house that welcomed the company. John Rucker, as Uncle Amos Jackson, proved himself a comedian of exceptional merit, and Miss Emma Hall, as Aunt Becky Beasley, was excellent in her delineation of the old southern “mammy.” Billy Miller was entertaining in a monologue, and the scene of life on the levee was quaint. The vicious side of darky life constituted the third act, and showed the crap man and the razor wielder true to life. Sam Lucas, as Juba Lunch, was noticeable in this as well as the succeeding act as Congressman Lynch. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Gus Hill is known as a purveyor of the latest and best specialties, and each year presents to the amusement public something novel. This season he has a strictly up-to-date show, and Kerran’s was packed last night as a consequence. As a curtain raiser a clever comedy by Ladell and Alvers is intro- duced. Then came Annie Whitney, who had no trouble singing herself into ‘popu- larity. James W. Bingham, the ventrilo- quist, had a regiment of funny automatons, and they cracked jokes and sang songs in a very natural way. Leonard and Bernard were brutally funny in their knockabout act, and Frank Latona, as the musical tramp, was entertaining. Montgomery and Stone contribute a black-face specialty, and Rice and Elmer repeat their clever sketch of Chinatown. The two American Macs have a new string of jokes and witticisms and keep the audience in a roar all the time. “The Rivals,” a short comedy of some interest, ends the show. Miss Dailey’s Benefit.—The benefit to be given tonight at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church for Miss Lillian Dailey, the girl who was kidnaped and held by ner ab- ductors for thirtéen years, promises to be an attractive affair, as well as being for a most worthy object The program which has been arranged includes some of the best local talent to be found among the negroes of Washington, and the concert is under the direction of a committee of well- known clergymen. Miss Dailey’s mother is at present ill in a hospital in Boston, and it is for the purpose of giving the young la.ly funds with which to minisicr to her mother’s wants that the benefit is given. ROYAL BAKING POWDER) Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. pt f all in leav strength. Matest “United” States Government od Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall at., N. Y. Qeeteeeoateatenteeteateesendeatneceatotendneseateatoeteay —We don’t ruin your linen. Were careful. The Yale Laundry, 514 10th st. *Phone 1092. It CITY ITEMS. Ben Hur. Stereopticon lecture by Dr. Rogers at Fif- teenth Street M. E. Church, cor. 15th and R sts. n.w., Wednesday evening, October 28. Admission, 25 cents. ite Aes Wheeler & Wilson’s Latest No. 9. High arm, rotary motion. Only machine with ball bearings. At the beginning of this session it was selected for exclusive use in the sewing department of all of the public schools of the District. Office, 427 9th st. n.w. btw. D and E. oc-10-s,tu,th,im IE aE RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh6-t,fstf — Baker’s Cod Liver Oil is a certain rem- edy for Pulmonary complaints, Debility, ete. By its use the breathing becomes free, the pulse strong and full, the appe- tite regular and the strength increases. Jno. C. Baker Co., Philadelphia. The King of Pills is Beecham's. jy8-dly “THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1896—TWELVE PAGES. BICYCLE CASES. Fast Riding Gets a Number of Wheel- ~men Into Court. Members of the police bicycle squad did & land office business yesterday, and their victims think they have paid more than their share of the proposed tax on bicycles. One of the bicycle victims, Charles West, a colored boy, was arrested by Policeman Lynch, who is a wheelman, but who is not &@ member of the squad. “When I saw him,” said the officer to Judge Kimball this morning, “he was riding at the rate of about fifteen miles an hour.” “I wasn't riding more than six miles an hour,” said the boy. : “Mr. Officer,” said the court, “how do you know the boy was riding so fast?” “Why, your honor, he went around the corner like a shot out of a gun.” “But shot out of a gun don’t go around the corner.” “What do you do for your living?” “I work for a bicycle store. “My experience is that boys who work for bicycle establishments ride faster than most persons.” A fine of $5 was imposed. Bicycle Policemen Duvall and Robertson arrested William Woods, alsc colored, be- ceuse he was riding fast. Not satisfied with being arrested for this he abused the ofli- cers, but they did not file an additional charge against him. He was fined $ or fifteen days on the farm. “I was going to dinner,” said John P. Hopkins, “and I wasn’t going more than eight miles an hour.” “That was a violation of law,” the judge told him. “The law says tl bicyclists shall not go faster than six miles an hour.” He was compelled to pay a fine of $5, while several others were permitted to for- feit $2 for the very same offense. Frederick E. Herbert, Harry S. Gaither, Rutherford Lyon and Norman Pruitt, who had been arrested for fast riding, forfeited $2 each. Milton Mantz stood trial, and he had to pay the $3 extra for this privilege. John Dineen and Harry 8. Gaither, who failed to have bells on their wheels, paid #2 each. ——— Under the Quadruple Pledge. Star of Hope Juvenile Temple heid its first meeting of the season last Friday evening in Star of Hope Hall, at 19th street ard Pennsylvania avenue. There was a large attendance and an enthusiastic mem- bership. The obligation was given by Miss ‘Taylor, superintendent, in an impressive manner to eleven new members. Miss Heu- ston and Miss Watt of Star of Hope Lodge were present as assistants. A congratula- tory and instructive address was given by Grand Superintendent Russell. Minnehaha Juvenile Temple, Miss Nannie T. Daniel, superintendent, had an enter- tainirg and instructive session Saturday evening. Four new members were initi- ated. Among the visitors present were Grand Templar Shoemaker, the Misses Harper and Smoot, and the grand super- intendent. In a critical and extended ex- amination conducted by the grand templar, te test the thoroughness of the temple teaching and work, the little people acqult- ted themselves creditably. The temple cho- rus, led by Miss Annie Grigg, received hearty applause for its renditions. Undine Juvenile Temple, Mrs. Emma F. Bishop, sup2rintendent, had an interesting session Saturday afternoon. The mission school at Little Falls Church was addresssed by the grand superiniea- dent last Sunday morning, and preliminary steps were taken for the institution there cf a juvenile temple, to be affiliated wiih the new Little Falls Lodge. PCSCOCE? Now Is the time when you should look out for the condition of your health. Avoid. sickness by purifying and enriching your blood with Hood’s Sarsaparilla The Best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. ; $OOe SCORSESE OFHVOOOOT |! POEPOCIERE DA HOOD'S PILLS do not cause pain or gripe. All druggists 5c. Je PECOCOSOESEGESSESOESSESCOES 9909200 AMUSEMENTS. W. J. COLVILLE LECTURES THIS TUESDAY, AT EIGHT P.M., on “The True Interpretation of the Rabbala and Other Mystical Writings, Wimodaugbsis, 1 ve. Ticket 3 for SOc. W. J. Colville lectures in Wednesday, Thursday and Frida: MORTON CADETS FAIR. Elaborate Preparations for the Com- ing Event. Ar enthusiastic meeting of the ladies who will assist at the fair of the Morton Cadets was held Friday evening last. The contract for decorations was closed, and, from the plans submitted, it is expected National Rifles’ Armory will be adorned in such a manner as to eclipse all previous attempts of a similar nature. Blue and gray, the company colors, will, of course, predom- inate. The booths will be arranged around the walls so as to leave the floor space, with the exception of a floral stand in the cen- ter, free for dancing. It has been decided to permit dancing at half-hour intervals during each evening of the fair, and to pro- hibit the soliciting of votes in the hall. The ladies who will be in charge of the several booths are: Mesdames Adams, at the lemonade stand; Yeatman, at the floral Dufft, at the confectionery; Murphy, at the refreshment; Webb, at the perfume: —— =< ad Po and Misses Taylor and ‘ e fancy, ani : pop- corn Y, and Riley, at the pop. here will also be a sporting booth le the supervision of Mr. Claxton: a ‘paddies stand, a raffling booth, a photograph gal. lery, and stands for the X rays and the phonograph. A queen from Roumania will predict futures and read character for the amusement of those wh et Srey 0 are interested in Asks a Divorce. A divorce from Edward C. Stackpole has been petitioned for by Beulah D. Stack- pole. The parties were married here De- cember 30, 1884, and through her attorney, Campbell Carrington, Mrs. Stackpole charg- es her husband with drunkenness and cru ty. She says she left him August 5, 16: and believes he is now in San Francisco. 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Regular prices, ranging from 25 cents two $1.50, No higher. letter ti COLUMBIA ACADEMY”. or at the box Music every ing. 22d and P streets. 3. HART BRITTAIN, Mer Take F street cars. HALLOWE’ MUSICAL AND LITERARY OF THE CALEDON Washington, D.C. In Builders’ Exchange Hall, 7 FRIDAY, OCTO! Concert begins at’§ p.m. sl Refreshments served Tickets, each, 25 cents. oO: Grand Bicycle Race FOR THE EUGENE FIELD MONUMENT FUND, COLUMBIA FIELD, 17TH AND C STS. N.W., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m., Under the patronage of the Washington Star and Post. HONORARY PRESS Mr. Berlah Wiikins, M Mr. Scott C. Bone, TICKETS, 50 CHILDE Tickete for sale at The Evening Sanders & Stayman's, leading hotels a1 stcres. Grand Opera House. Night prices—15 COMMITTEE. ‘Theodore Kauftm . Noxes. Matinee prices— WEEK OF OCT( ‘The New and Original Picturesque Romantic Mili- tary Drama, Entitled “SHANNON OF THE SIXTH.” A Story of Life and Love in India. MR. W. H. POWER, Supported by His Own Company of Players. NOTE—A good reserved seat on the first floor, 250, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES. Next Week—Bartley Campbell's “White Slave.” oc26-6t JK2254"'5 LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. GUS HILL’S OVELTIE Salaried Vaudeville Artists in the World. ere 9) HIGH CLASS ACTS—@ Next Week—THE HOWARD ATHENAEUM STAR SPECIALTY COMPANY. 0c26-6t CYCLING PARK, tary ypen every 4. ing. exce Bring your fri 0! Al MR. JOS. CULT a. « BANJO. ID STRUCTOR AND SOLOIST. System thorough and practical. Alternate fing ing. Send for circular. STUDIO, 1451 S st.ocl0-1m ___EECTURES. Special Course of Scientific Lectures On Electricity. Twenty lectures, in popular form, en tive and elaborately fllustrated. ts, cooking by electricity before and bumerous other illustrations, interesting. re Op RESERVED SEAT. ( THE BLISS SCHOC Bliss building, Nos oc] 9-110, “EXCURSIONS, ETC. ington, Fort Myer, Falls Church. Electric cars from Aqueduct bridge. oc2t-1w W., A. AND F. C. R°¥ ©0, Steamer [lacalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, ®Dally (except Sunday), returning reach the city at 2:50 p. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50c. grounds, 25 cents. ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon adwission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hotels. Will also make river landings ‘as far as Glymont, stopping for Zreight and pusseugers both w v For charters. ete., apply at office of steamer Macal- ester. a Ari Bue FAMILY THEATER. 4LL THIS {| ‘The novelty of the season. WEEK: Largest Colored Company Traveling. “Darkest America,” BY FRANK DUMONT. N’g'm't, AL. G. FIELD. Next week: Grand scenic production,““The Work 0626-6 NEW Nationa THEATER. Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Mats. Operatic Comedy by Harry and Edward Paul- oie Muthors of -Erminte,” “Niobe,"” ete, ete. DORCAS ALLSTAR CAST: Wm. Broderick, Chas. O. Bassett, Fred Frear, Eva Davenport, Marie Billord. | Minnle Jarboe, Arthur Seaton, Marie Davenport, Ches. W. Myers. WATTY HYDES, Musical Director. 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