Evening Star Newspaper, November 10, 1896, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY; NOVEMB RK 10, 1896¢—-FOURTEEN PAGES. LOCAL MENTIO! AMUSEMENTS ‘Academy of Muste. nen. Bijou Theater.—“Shaft No. 2.” Columbia Theater.—Metropolitan Englisa Grand Opera Company in “Bohemian Girl.” Grand Opera House.—“A Baggage Check.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Morris’ Twen- tieth Century Maids. Lafayette Square Opera House. Lady Slavey.” New National Theater.—‘‘Roaring Dick & ‘TONIGHT. ‘The c National Rifles’ Armory, G street betwe: 9th and 10th streets nortawest.—Morton C: dets fair. — EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. mer Macalester for Mount Vernon, shall Hall and intermediate landings at m. Steamer Wak for Colonial Beach and landings a.m. mer ington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. mer T. V. Arrowsmith for Colanial n and river landings at 3 p.m. pattie BE : FFY IS ef pure molasses flavor. Children like At druggists and grocer: . make LWAYS FRESH. Has delicious —grown folks, Jacob Fus- teo. sell = —-— WELL PO YOUR CARPETS RIGHT. Make them fresh and bright as new. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631-5 Mass.av. Human artifiei Hempler’s,6th & ave. IF YOU KNOW HOW CARPETS ought to be cle 4, you'll appreciate our m.aichle: ork. We never injure fabric, no matter how delicate. THORP, 488 Maine av. gee Wall Paper, House Paiating and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON.1113 F st.n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. ARRESTED IN PHILADELPHIA. Jamex Howard, Who is Wanted for a Robbery. A telegram was received last night from ladelphia announcing the arrest by De- Helan of James Howard, who is re on a charge of grand larceny. ged robbery for which the arrest Je occurred last Friday at the of Mrs. J. K. Fisher, No. 1907 7th street northwest, where she keeps a din- ing room. Mrs. Fisher, who is a widow, P tex wante was home formerly kept a saloon at 10)4 Pennsyl- Vania avenue, and “Jim” Howard, as he is known by the , Was her bartender. When she the saloon business she epened this dining room. She had always en friend'y with Howard, and had b- friended him on sions. Last Fri room, so it ais tent assis Whil © was busy in the dining room Howard’, it is entered the house and helped hims in gold, a 320 Lill, a ring worth $200 and a chain. When Mrs. Fisher made a report of the © the police felt certain they would ap- chend Howard, for they knew him so well. He had been in trouble before. He is a divorced man, and had considerable treuble with his wife's relatives before he finally got out of her family. Several years ago when Policeman Shehan killed Addi- sen Coleman in South Washington “Jim” Howard rescued him from a crowd of col- cred men who were threatening vengeance. When arrested in Philadelphia yesterday Howard had the valuable ring and most of the money on him. It is likely that the be heard before a United States today and the prisoner t here tomorrow. — Political Discharges. or of The Evening Star: 2 of the Sth instant appear- fon from Mr. August Do- under the caption “No Discharges Merely for Political Opinions,” in which he protests that such discharges “are a viola- tion of the spirit of the civil service la Possibly Mr. Donath may be right, but isn’t he just a little late (about four years) in entering his protest? Has he so soon forgotten that quite a large number of ex- government employes after the Cleveland into power, and a r number reduced and their ed by appointments and promo- no other reason than that those d and reduced were republicans appointed and promoted were tion came And if these same employes who were discharged and reduced should now to secure their old positions, would it be unjust for them to do so? Would it be a “violation of the spirit of the civil s law” to reinstate them? If a has been done, it is certainly te now tu remedy it and reduced -Union soldiers, who were sup- But the law those discharged rge number of © widows and orphans 1 to be protected by law. no protection in the hands that ad- ministered it. The republican party placed nat law on the statute books and a repub- President (Harrison) modified rule 10 - civil service regulations so as to the reinstatement of veterans who been discharged, and now that that and the President elected by it are the reins of government, let them wrong that has been done. on of Mr. Donath is respectful- to executive document No. 10 s Senate, Fifty-third Congress, jon in which he will find who were discharged in the tment alone between March IS. VERNON. > uniain Head for Quality. F. Oyster, 000 Pa. ave., sells best butter in ib. boxes at $1 ». "Phone Adverusement. met Ix the Gold Supply Adequatet ‘To the Editor of The ning = For several months <past, and I may ven Say now, there has been a good deal lk about England’s policy of grab- bing all the gold she could lay her hands , and hoarding it; but more particu- n regard to the $2,000,000,000 of gold aved by this n ts formation. We must not forget facts; first, the Bank of England has never held over $250,000,000, sinc: ation, until here very lately. Second. No nation wants more gold than enough ransact its business; as soon as finds thac it has more gold neeus f business purposes, it at vors to lean the gold. The demand for gold comes from other nations have growa commerce and wealth from the of being on a gold basis, as gold 18 serviceable medium of exchange ions than silver. fore, some of the immense output of gold (and a very large part of it) is taken up by the competition of nations for it. Fourth. The great nations of the earth been enabled to attain a gold basis, the blessings of prosperity that is the on since 5 of gold. And ‘other smaller nations striving to obtain enough gold to go upon a gold basis; many have nearly ob- sufficient gold for that purpose. th. The yearly output of gold in the id is very large, and is still on the in- The production is 50 per cent this. y than the combined out- of gold and silver in 1873. Therefore, re is not the slightest truth in the oft- repeated misstatements that dear old Eng- land has rnered” ali the gold, or that there has not been a sufficient supply of that metal in past years, and that there would not be enough in the future. S. HUNTINGTON ROGERS. —_ — 20,000 People at Gude's During the great free floral show. Ends Wednesday at 10 p.m. Advertisement. ———— Wild Tarkeys in Fairfax ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: Under the head of “Hunters Fined” in The Star of November 6 you state that wild turkeys can be hunted and shot in Fairfax county, Va. Allow me to say that the law of that county prohibits the killing of deer, wild turkeys, pheasants, Mongolian quail, quail, woodcock, rabbits, squirrels and emall birds until the fall of 1898. Dr. M. V. B. BOGAN. a Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement, 1224-26 F street.— unty. AGAINST. HIS -SON A Father OCompelled to Have His Son Arrested. One of the Many Sad Cases’ in the Police Court — Those Who Were Sentenced. “Tt is a pretty sad case,” said Judge Kimball, in the Police Court today, “‘when a father has to enter complaint against his own scn. We often see such instances here and my heart is always made sad by them.” This statement was made in connection wieh the hearing of a charge of vagrancy filed against Charles- Vaughn, a young man twenty-two years of age, of undoubt- edly respectable famiiy. The information as set forth by the clerk characterized Vaughn as a person of evil life and fame, found drunk and begging on the street. “The information is incorrect,” said the father of the prisoner taking the stand, “in so far as it charges begging. My son does not beg. However, he gets drunk continually, reaches home at 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning, and acts in a very dis- orderly manner. This has been going on for years, and we cannot do anything with him.” ‘Does he work?” “No, sir; he is supported by his brothers and sisters, who are compelled to work hard. They cannot afford to lose their rest every night because of his conduct. 1 had him here once before, but the ex- perience did him no good.” Has he ever been sent down?” “No, sir.” . young man, what have you got to say?” ‘Nothing.”” “I shali make the sentence this time short,” said the court. “I hope it will make you think and determine to change your manner of living. Ten days.” Reckless Driving. “I never saw such reckless driving before in my life,” declared Policeman Judge to the court, in complaining against Thomas Anderson, a well-dressed young white man. “Shortly after 5 o’clock yesterday after- noon this man was moving along 9th street near G ina surrey. In one hand was a bot- tle of whisky and in the other a whip. He would wLip his horse into a gallop and then suddeniy pull up. The vehicle rolled from one side of the street to the other, and An- derson, who was intoxicated, rocked to and fro in the seat. Near G street he barely escaped colliding with an old gentleman, and four bicyclists found it necessary to lift their wheels on to the sid2walk in order to escape collision. He finally stopped in front of a milliner’s establishment and I arrested nim.” Another witness substantiated the state- ments of the policeman, but Anderson made emphatic denial of the charge. The court had no doubt about the facts, however, and imposed a fine of $10 Nelson Tyson, colored, presented a de- cidedly summery appearance when he took the stand. He was hatless, and shoeless, and coatless and vestless; in fact, attired as though this was a July scorcher, instead of a wintry November day. Tyson is a shoemaker, whose shop is on Brightwood avenue. He was arrested last nignt by Policeman Supplee for being drunk and dis- orderly. “Where are your clothes?’ the prisoner was asked. “I don’t know, sah; they was stole from me while I was drunk.” The man admitted that his conduct was not up to the standard required by law and order, and was fined $%. He promised to pay the money by 4 o'clock this afternoon, and, a policeman vouching for him, the grace requested was granted. Simon Goelze is a one-legged man, with- out home or friends. He was arrested at 4% street and Maryland avenue last even- ing and charged with indecent exposure. Simon speaks very poor English, and his explanation was unsatisfactory to the ex- tent of thirty days. Two weeks ago Mary Mackey was in the Police Court and she was sent down for fifteen days. She was released yesterday, arrested last night, in court today and sent back for an additional fifteen days. “I arrested her last evening in Mount ernon Square,’ said Policeman Green, “for using profane and indecent language.” “Some time ago, yer honor,” said Mary, “I threw an ax at a man who was coming to see my sister. Last night I merely re- peated what he said at the time.” “You may go back to the work house for fifteen days. John Schmidt was before the court as a vag. lave you ever been here before?” “No, str.’" ‘Sure about that?” “Yes, sir.” Your face looks very familiar.” The man finally admitted that he was in court ten days ago, and was sent down ps that period. He was released yester- day. ixty days is the sentence this time. When you get out I would advise you to leave town at once.” George Warner, colored, is minus one foot. He uses crutches, and, it is claim- ed that at an early hour this morning he caused a disturbance in Ward's alley. “He went to the house of an Italian wo- man, byoke in the door, lay flat on his back, swore and beat the woman with his crutches,” said the policeman who made the arrest. didn’t do ything of the sort." “Five dollars. — ST. ANDREW’S BROTHERHOOD. Coming Meetings in This Diocese— Offices Made Vacant. Next Friday evening, November the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of the diocese of Washington and their friends are to gather together in St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church, corner of 16th and H streets northwest, to listen to a special sermon to be delivered by the Rev. George H. McGrew, D.D., rector of St. Bartholo- mew’s P. E. Church, New York city. Dr. McGrew is to preach the sermon under the auspices of the brotherhood at the suggestion of Right Rev. H. Y. Satterlee. His subject is to be “Brotherhood Work,” a topic which has been much debated of late at meetings of the brotherhood. Next week the bi-monthly mass meeting of the brotherhood is to take place in Em- manuel P. E. Church, Anacostia, Rev. W. G. Davenport, rector, at which the various chapters will be called upon to report the work they have accomplished during the past year and also to arrange plans for new work during the coming year. The open meeting is to be preceded, however, by a meeting of the local council, which is composed of two delegates from each of the twenty-five chapters and which has charge of the business matters of the brotherhood. Among the matters to be before the council will be the resignations of two of its officers, the corresponding secretary and treasurer, Mr. Rolla P. Cur- rie of Ascension Chapter, and the recording secretary, Mr. R. Preston Shealey of Trin- ity Chapter. Mr. Currie resigns because he leaves this week for a six months’ trip to the west coast of Africa and Mr. Shea- ley for the reason that the duties of his office interfere with his law studies. No names have as yet been suggested for the vacancies. It is possible that the offices will rot be filled permanently until the annual meeting, which 1s to take place St. Andrew's day, in the latter part of this month, at St. Paul’s Churc! 22 street near Washington circle northwest. At this gathering the annual sermon is to be de- livered by the Rev. W. R. Turner, assistant rector of Epiphany. se 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. ae ged Charges Breach of Contract. In a suit filed by them against Samuel H. Stidham, Jesse C. and Wm. Thomas Love claim $5,000 damages because of alleged breach of contract. The plaintiffs allege that the defendant and one James W. Jones, owners of a store at 1800 14th street, sold out to them March 31, 1896, Mr. Stidham contracting, they say, not to engage in the same business (retail grocery) within one mile thereof for five years. That contract, the plaintiffs claim, Mr. Stidham broke April 20, 1806, by. en- gaging in the same business at 1508 8 street. Attorneys Carl J. T. Graff and Charles Earl represent the plaintiffs, AMUSEMENTS. New Columbia Theater.—The new Colum. bia Theater, on F street, formerly Metze- rott's Hall, was opened to the Washington public last night and entertained a brilliant audience, gathered to witness or rather to hear the initial performance in the new play house. Full dress was the order of the evening among the occupants of the boxes, and the seats upon the lower floor and the rich costumes of the ladies in the audience lent harmony to the decorations of the interior of the theater. The Colum- bia is a very cozy and attractive house since its remodeling. The prevailing colors in the interior decorations are olive and gold. The orchestra chairs are upholstered in green corduroy, annd are spacious and comfortable. There are twelve boxes, three tiers of two on a side, draped in brecaded silk. The house is thoroughly yentilated and heated,is fire-proof through- out and has numerous exits. The most careful attention has been paid to pre- cautions against fire, and this danger has been reduced to a minimum. Last night the balconies were effectively draped with trailing vines, studded with chrysanthe- mums, and palms almost obscured the bexes. A new feature in the construction of the house is the placing of the orchestra in a pit below the floor surface. Another feature ig the performance of a concert program by the orchestra in the spacious lobby before the performance. Messrs. Nixon & Zimmerman, who are the direc- tors of the new theater, both came on to attend the opening performance, and there Was quite a delegation df managers and newspaper men from other cities present. The performance by the Grau Metropol- itan English Opera Company proved the excellence of that organization, and the Satisfaction of the audience was demon- strated by the most liberal applause. Ver- di’s melodious and ever popular “Il Trova- tcre” was the work ‘performed, and cast, chorus and orchestra all evidenced their competency. Mme. Georgine Januschowsky possesses a dramatic soprano voice of gteat power and remarkable flexibility, and she sang the florid music of Leonora with spirited effect. She 1s also an excellent actress'and gave the part a vitality that was highly pleasing. Miss Lizzie Macnichol made the best Azucena that has been seen here since Adelaide Phillips and aroused the audience, in several instances, to a high pitch of enthusiasm, not only by her excellent vocal efforts, but also by the strong dramatic power she displayed. She was the ideal Gipsy in face and figure, and her make-up was singularly effective. She and Mme. Januschowsky were the recipi- ents of many handsome floral tributes. Miss Sophia Romani made the most of the gmall part of Inez. Payne Clarke’s me- lodious tenor was heard to advantage in the part of Manrico, and his war song at the close of the third act was received with such favor that the curtain had to be raised and the number repeated. Wm. Mertens was a good Count di Luna, sing- ing and acting with forceful effect, and the Farts of Ferrando and Ruiz were accepta- bly taken by E. Knight and Felix Maas. The chorus did remarkably good work, and the large orchestra, under the able direc- tion of Adolph Neuendorf, was in every way efficient. Miss Mary Helen Howe, who was erroneously announced for Inez, will make her appearance at the Saturday matinee. Altogether the opening of the new theater was eminently satisfactory, and Managers Metzerott and Luckett are to be congratulated. Tonight “The Bo- hemian Girl"’ will be presented, with Minna Schilling, Miss Macnichol, Sig. Montegriffo and Riccardo Ricci in the cast. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“The Lady Slavey” had its initial production in Washington last season, and has amply fulfilled the predictions then recorded that it would be a successful competitor fcr the patronage which has of late years liberally supported so many musical farces. It is handled with far more care than is shown in the average production in which a slight plot is employed as a thread upon which to hang the accomplishments of a corps of specialty stars. For the purposes of a road tour the organization has passed out of the Immediate control of Canary & Lederer into that of Klaw and Erlanger, but it is practically the same production. 'Miss Vir- ginia Earle, the creator of that bewitching bit of inanfty, the “Baby,” song, has been replaced, and so has Will H. Thompson. But the gaunt, saw-mill voice of Dan Daly is in evidence as entertainingly as ever, and in the scene where the prima donna carries him bodily off the stage the good right arm of Marie Dressler scores the old- time hit. But it is not in her biceps alone that Miss Dressler excels. With a good voice and a vivacious personality, she 1s more than ordinarily equipped to please as a burlesque performer. The dancing of La Petite Adelaide continues to be a welcome feature of the evening’s program, while the costuming and musical jnterpretation are, as before, irreproachable. The New National Theater.—It would have been a gratification to many people who were at the National Theater last night to proncunce Maurice Barrymore's “Roaring Dick & Co.” an instantaneous and Unqualified success. Mr. Barrymore had the good fortune to be admired profession- ally and-liked personally by an immense number cf people, and his venture into the domain of authorship was attended with an abundance of good will. Mr. Barrymore in response to an enthusiastic demand for a speech stated frankly that the company has been handicapped by circumstances in many ways and that the preduction was mot what he intended it should be. This would make any assumption toward giving a close and conclusive analysis of the per- formance an injustice beth to the play and to the performers, although of the latter there is little to be said except in praise. The impression given by last night’s essay was that the plece lacks a definite form and that the love of #n audience for the element of surprise has not been sufficiently regarded. Mr. Barrymore's actor instinct has enabled him to devise telling pictures and opportunities for the performer who chances to be occupying the center of the stage to effectually impress himself upon the attention of the audience. But the vital ingredient of action in the plot was either insufficiently supplied or very much ob- scured by the conditions under which the Presentation was made. It looks as if Mr. Barrymore might, in his laudable desire to avoid the cheap clap-trap of the conven- tional melodrama, have gone to the oppo- site extreme and Epproackeartne dangerous point of inertia. There are scenes which Permit some good elocution; but simple elocution, however excellent, will not carry a play with a title, like “Roaring Dick & Co.” Mr. Barrymore as a sentimental vil- lain did much that was praiseworthy, and W. J. LeMoyne portrayed the part of an aged miser with a masterly vividness that will demand more attention than the play- wright has yet bestowed to reconcile his conversion to generosity at the end of the play with the probabilities. Miss Edith Crane was a charming young woman, al- beit she had little to do with the story. With a good cast and well conceived char- acters to employ their endeavors, “Roaring Dick & Co.” needs only incident and co- herence to make it an acceptable melo- drama. The speeches are not written with sufficient elegance or force of style to give it any hope of ranking as a Iiterary achlevement—which fact may, after all, be very substantially in its favor. Grand Opera House.—“A Baggage Check,” a curious mixture of fun and humor, catchy music, pretty girls, clever people and good scenery, opened the week at the Grand Opera House last night. The house was crowded, and it is safe to say that a ma- jority of the audience enjoyed the super- abundance of funny situations and sayings and the clever specialties that were pre- sented with the semblance of a plot for a background. The two leaders in the pro- duction are Chas. EB. Grapewin, as Isa Conboy, who recognizes no law, and Thom- as Evans, as Robin Steele, whose highest ambition is to be low. They are both clever funmakers and their several special turns were received with favor, the mono- logue of the former being especially good. The rest of the company was up to the standard set by these two and rounded out a pleasing and fun-provoking performance. Louis Martinetti has good opportunities for comic work in the part of Billy Butts, and gives an acrobatic dance that is above the average. Chas. A. Morgan is good in his line, while Jus. A. Marcus has a number of ‘parts in which to show his capabilities. Miss Nettie Bleck, as the widow, and Carrie Heustis, Lizzie Melrose, Nellie Mun- roe, the Sisters Clayton, Anna Chance and Mabelle Eckert are all equal to the tasks assigned them. The Clayton Sisters give a charming specialty, while the dancing of the Leigh Sisters is one of the features of the production. Among the different spec- falties, besides those already enumerated, may be mentioned the Zobo Band, the Handicap chorus, the arrival of Li Hung Chang and the musical melange of Mabelle Eckert and Herr Ludwig Heck, jr. These two played a number of airs on different instruments, the latter's work on the violin being really good from a critical musical standpoint. “A Baggage Check” will con- tinue all this week with the usual matinees. Academy of Music.—A performance of “The arco Gonedanen fs an ambitious undertaking, requiring talent, support and accessories. Mr. Paul Cazeneuve has tal- ent, but he lacks thd other two essentials. Hence his work isshandicapped. The play makes severe demands upon the cast, the costumer and the scene painter that have been ignored in the presentation at the Academy, and Mr. Cazeneuve whose quali- ties deserve a better environment, is left to work out his owa salvation almost with- out help. His D’Artagnan is strong and carefully drawn. His youth lends a charm to the impersonation that is sought in vain when an older actor:essays the part, and it shows that this.young man has a most promising future.. “The Three Guards- men” has not been seen here for several seasons, and ft is :well worth revival. It preserves much ofthe charming dash of Dumas’ great novel.and gives a well-color- ed picture of the ripsroaring times of Louis XIII, when swashbucklers crossed swords, made love and drank heavily. It-draws an unpleasant portrait.of Cardinal Richelieu, but it gives play fcr excellent work by a discriminating company. Last night Miss Mae Fowler shone forth brilliantly from the corhmonplace background in her role of Anne of Austria, Queen of France. She has beauty and dramatic feeling, and well deserved her hearty applause. Mr. John C. Hickey, as Richelieu, was worthy of better surroundings and lent the star hearty support. Miss Marie Falls, as Lady de Winter, did good work, and Messrs. A. B. Gillam, J. C. Gordon and John C. Black, as Athos, Porthos and Aramis, the three guardsmen, respectively, were well placed. Mr. Gordon's Porthos was indeed an excel- lent feature, Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—Harry Mor- ris usually keeps about a year ahead of other managers with his shows. Last year he had a strong combination that many thought could not be improved. upon. This year he has retained the name of “The Twentieth Century Maids,” and built about it a show even better than before. It is bright, spicy and amusing. | Every taste has been studied, and there is an excellent mixture of burlesque and vaudeville. The performance opened last night with an en- tirely new creation, entitled “The Girls Bachelors Club.” There was a host of pretty women, and the costuming was above the average. During this act several excellent choruses were sung by members of the company. Then followed the olio, containing a number of first-class special- ties, all of which received the approval of the audience. Lew Randall in an eccentric acrobatic dance was clever, and Carl An- derson sang himself into popularity with seme excellent new songs. His baritone veice is rich, well modulated and of con- siderable sweetness. Carter & Auber cap- tured the audience with their singing. Miss Carter is an oid-time favorite, and her appearance was the signal for vocifer- ous applause. The roaring burlesque done in high colors on Sardou’s ‘Sans Gene, und entitled “Sour Jane,” was without ex- ception the best of its kind ever given at Kernan’s. Harry Morris as Napoleon was ludicrous. The costuming in this act was unusually handsome. Bijou Theater.—The large audience which filled the Bijou last night received a disap- pointment. It was an agreeable one, how- ever. Instead of witnessing a stirring melo- drama, acted by ranters, they enjoyed a play that was not only full of dramatic in- terest, but interpreted by a company that is stronger than any ever seen at the Bijou. The play is one of Jacob Litt’s productions, entitled “Shaft No. 2,” and aside from the merit it possesses as a melodrama, it is en- tertaining from the insight it gives into life in the mines of Pennsylvania. The great electric storm is very realistic, and the explosion in the mine a thrilling piece of work. Individually and collectively the company Is an excellent one. Frank Losee, as Jim Rathburn, the hero, threw a realism into the part that was refreshing. He di- vided the honors of the evening with James Mahoney, who assamed a dual role to the satisfaction of all. In the early part of the play he took the character of the vil- lain and gave a true and striking delinez tion of the man who, utterly devoid of ail human feeling, sought to wreck the life of his friend. Later in the play he gave an excellent portrayal of the governor. It would be difficult to make any comparisons of the remainder of the company. All were good, and the comedians kept the audience cheerful when an especially dark cloud lowered upon the fortunes of the hero., Church of Our Father.—The entertain- ment to be given at the Church of Our Father this evening for the benefit of the Temporary Home for Unemployed. Work- men will doubtless attract a number of people who will not only aid a most es- timable charity, but wil in return for their contribution to the good cause receive an excellent evening's entertainment. The pro- gram includes some of the best musicians and entertainers the oity can afford, and there is no doubt but that it will be en- joyable and sucessful in every way. The Farciulli Testimonial.—All the details have been arranged for the great testi- monial concert to be given Professor Fan- clulli at Convention Hall tomorrow even- ing. A final rehearsal will be held this af- ternoon of the combined bands and the large chorus, and it is expected that the result of their efforts will more than real- Ize the expectations of those who have had the concert in their charge. It is probable that one of the most distinguished au- diences of the season, as well as one of the largest in the history of the hall, will be present tomorrow night, when Professor Fanciulli takes up his baton for the first number, the march, “The Great Republic,” dedicated to President Cleveland, and to be rendered by three bands. The concert is urder the patronage of the President and Mrs. Cleveland, the members of the cabinet and the Supreme Court and a number of the diplomatic corps, as well as a commit- tee of the most distinguished citizens of the national capital. Already the advance sale of tickets has assumed immense propor- tions, and there is no doubt of the entire financial success of the affair. Souvenir programs were prepared yesterday and printed on heavy white fringed satin, in gold, and these will be presented to the patrons and patronesses of the concert. The seats are on sale at Droop’s, Ellis’ and Sanders & Stayman's music stores. ‘Wilton Lackaye’s "New Play -- Wilton Lackaye, assisted by a strong dramatic or- ganization, presented “Dr. Belgraff” at Hooley’s Theater, Chicago, last night. “Dr. Belgraff,” which is by Charles Klein, is an intense play, in which mesmeric influences are the main and not merely an accidental feature. The production was complete in every detail, and Mr. Lackaye, as well as Marie Wainwright and C. W. Couldeck, made distinctive hits. The valuable property known as West Takoma, on the east side of 7th street road, will be sold by trustees at public auction tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. A splen- aid opportunity for investment. See adver- tisement for description and full partic- ulars. —_—__ Abolish the Mud Streaks. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The new granolithic sidewalks now be- ing laid in this city would be a great im- provement if the pavements were made to cever the entire space from curb to build- ing line, leaving only a small bare space around each tree. Sidewalks are being laid with long strips of mud holes between the pavemert and the curb, running in some cases the entire length of the block. The object is said to be to provide space for grass. Experience has shown that grass cannot be made te grow in such places. Not one householder in a hundred will make any attempt in that direction, in the face of the discouragement of the ubiquitous small boy and other enemies of such improvements. The law does not require sidewalks to be Jaid in the present peculiar fashion, and whatever regulation there is on the subject should be amended. The small additiona? cost of making a complete sidewalk is not worth considering. Will not the District Commissioners abolish the mud streaks? THOMAS W. GILMER. —>—_— Chief Consul Potter Re-Elected. Chief Consul Isaac B. Potter of New York Division, League of American Wheelmen, has been almost unanimously re-elected to the position. The mail vot "8,651 tickets, of which 3,639. ers fone Skins On Fire With agonizing ecsemas and other itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, blotchy and pimply skin and scalp diseases are instantly relieved “and speedily cured by the celebrated CUTICURA REMEDIES, the greatest skin cures, blood purifiers and humor reme- dies of modern times. Sold thronghout the world. If your child looks upon Scott's Emulsion as -Cod-liver For Your 9204's repeltea by it, besin twice ‘the quantity of water Child. and it will take it and reli ites though it were mi is po food or medicine a na book BLAZE OF GLORY Morton Cadeta’ Fair Started Brilliantly Last Night. An Address by Commissioner Ross— Those in Charge of Booths— Some Valuable Prizes. Amid a blaze of glory and flow of elo- quence, a glare of light and burst of melody, augmented by an irresistible at- traction in the way of scores of girls as dainty as they were lovely, the fair of the Morton Cadets, officially declared the cham- pion military company of the United States, was lust evening opened for a run of two weeks that, judging from the record of the opening session, cannot be other than: gratifyingly successful. Five years ago when the organization was a very, very young infant, it gave a fair, but that was so long ago and has been forgotten by so many that the pending bazaar is to all intents and purposes the initial enterprise of such a nature in the history of the champions. That the Morton Cadets are Fopular has long since been satisfactorily demonstrated; that their fair will ap- peal similarly to the Washington public is a rational deduction. National Rifles’ Armory, the scene of the fair, has been transformed into a veritable bower of beauty, and it is no exaggeration to state, as an open question, that proba- bly never before has the inclosure been so tastefully, artistically and attractively decorated for a fair. The plan and drap- eries were described in detail in Saturday's Star, but a visit is absoluteiy essential to enable a full appreciation of the beauty and harmony. In addition to the booths and stands, lighted by myriads of incandescent electric lights, a striking feature of the fair, par- ticularly pleasing to the eye, is a bevy of the prettiest of the fair assistants, attired in the most fetching gowns of all-con- quering summer girl, who flit about the hall in all directions on all sorts of er- rands, but each, it is needless to say, with- cut exception profitable to the treasury. The Opening Address. The wheels of the fair were formally set in motion by Mr. Jokn W. Ross, president of the board of District Commissioners. Commissioner Ross was escorted to the platform by Capt. Edgar A. Shilling, who made the introductory address. During the ccurse of his remarks Commissioner Ross referred to Washington as the most beau- tiful city in the world. Its public school system, he continued, is the most perfect in all the land, and then went on to say that the Morton Cadets is composed of young men who have passed through the Public schools and who have earned the title of champion military company of the United States. The people of Washington ought to be and are proud of the company, said the speaker. In conclusion he ex- pressed the hope that the fair would prove all that coull be desired. Commissioner Ross was warmly applaud- ed; Schroeder's Orchestra played a lively air; the irrepressible paddle stand offered itself in evidence with a bang, and a fort- night of fun and frolic was well under way. -The Daily Champion, the official organ of the fair, is a bright little journal of four pages, chock full of witty paragraphs re- lating to the fair and those connected with it. It is bound to grew in popularity nightly, all of which is decidedly compli- mentary to the able editor-in-chief, Mr. William Clabaugh, and his assistants, Mr. P. J. Brandt and Mr. L. C. Steward. The Booths and Stands. The booths and stands of the fair are un- der the supervision of the following: Mrs. A. W. Adams, general chairman. Confectionery booth—Mrs. Edward Duff, chairman; Miss Thomas, Miss Clemmer, Miss Fernald, Miss Martin, Miss Parker, Miss Doering, Miss Plugge, Miss Saks, Miss Spelshouse and Miss Betz. Flower booth—Mrs. S. M. Yeatman, chair- man; Miss Brewer, Miss C. Budd, Miss E. Budd, Miss Chambers, Miss Tomilson, Miss Widdicomb, Miss Wallard, Miss E. Graham, Miss M. Graham, Miss Bishop, Miss Wag- uer, Miss Cunningham, Miss Kneessi and Miss Barker. First fancy booth—Miss G. M. Taylor, chairman; Miss Van Fleet, Miss Chambers, Miss Lynch, Miss Grant, Miss Harris and Miss Murphy. Second fanéy booth—Miss Abbie Sissin, chairman—Miss Douglas, Miss Warner, Miss Matson, Miss Ferris, Miss Lipphard and Miss Collins. Lemonade booth—Mrs. A. W. Adams, chairman; Mrs. A. C. Crook, Miss Adams, Miss Balsir, Miss Wood, Miss B. Lamb, Miss M. Lamb, Miss Dolan, Miss Hart and Miss Elwood. Refreshment booth—Mrs. M. P. Murphy, chairman; Miss Rothrock, Miss Donaldson, Miss Elwood, Miss Browning, Miss Hubbell and Miss Waugh. Doll and picture booth—Miss Chauncey, chairman; Miss Watts, Miss Randall and Miss Johnson. Post office—Miss Louise Thomas, chair- man; Miss Schmidt and Miss Wilson. Cigar booth—Mrs. W. T. Shane, chair- man; Miss Porter and Miss Ward. Perfumery booth—Mrs. Webb, chairman; Miss Webb, Miss Burns and Miss Walroth. Popcorn and peanuts—The Misses Riley. Some Prizes. ‘ Among the valuable articles to be dis- posed of by chance are a Stearns -bicycle, which is tq run the whole time of the fair, and go to the one guessing the number of miles it covers; a Fowler tandem, for the young lady selling the most tickets; a gold watch, and a diamond and marquise ring, for those coming next highest in the sale, and a horse and buggy. This latter will ee oe ee ee es te ee a ee eee ROYAL } BAKING ‘POWDER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. ete x — os le = ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N. Y. a Se RR RRR RARER hoe naar eo CITY ITEMS. seen ogee Yellowstone National Park. Tomorrow evening, November 11, Dr. Eu- gene May will deliver his lecture “With a Bicycle Thro’ Yellowstone National Park” at Fifteenth Street M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Epworth League. Yellow- stone Park is ranked among America’s greatest wonders and its name excites in- terest among all. Dr. May has marvelous descriptive powers, enrapturing his hearers and sustaining the deepest interest to the end. ite oS EE New Family Machine, $19.50, at Oppen- heimer’s New Home Agency, 514 9th st.n.w. All kinds machines rented and repaired. 1* November 10, 11 and 12 the hygienic Knelpp Malt Coffee will be served free at the establishments of J. W. WEBER, 4th and H sts. n.e., HY. I. MEADER, 535 Sth st. s.e., 0. RUPPERT, 1402 12th st. nw. The public is cordially invited. KNEIPP MALT FOOD CO., Baltimore, Ma. ‘Theodore Hinrichs, Genl. Agt. —_no9-3t iene RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything.10c. mbS5-t,f,stf Wheeler & Wilso: 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 Sth st. n.w. btw. D and E. -oc-10-s,tu,th,1m Sash totes Baker’s Cod Liver Oil is the only reliable remedy for Consumption, Throat and Lung Diseases. Sold by druggists. J. C. Baker Co., Philadelphia. Insist on Baker's Oil. eee it its ies 3" BoukT @ BOWNm, Goemists, New York, | ‘The King of Pills is Beecham's. Jy-dly | tebe v strect cara™” go to the lucky holder of @ season ticket beanng. the number drawn. The turnout consists of a handsome bay colt, and an uncovered buggy, the whole costing $300. There will be a sword for the most pop- ular High School officer. A fine-toned violin, donated by Hugo Worch, is also of- atk ‘he invited guests this evening will be Major Frederick T. Wilson and staff of the 3d Battalion, D.C.N.G.; the Corcoran Ca- det Corps and the Allison Naiior Guard. They will be escorted to the fair from the National Guard Armory, 446 L street, by the Morton Cadets, with the Henderson Drum Corps in the lead. —S Pablic School Instraction. To the of The Evening Star: As°The Evening Star is always so will- ing to throw its rays on all subjects that are for good to the public, I venture to call attention to Pater Familias’ letter in Sat- urday’s paper. Are there not other fathers and mothers, too, who would Ike to simplify public school instruction, especially in the lower grades? We. must all confess that, in spite of what may be considered defects in the system, our children are much better taught and have more knowledge than did we at the same age. Pater Familias’ seven-year-old, though so young, is probably in the third grade, pos- sibly in the fourth, and has in the most simple, natural way had a lesson on the cosmos—a common flower—which has been seen daily for a month or more. Previous ,to this Jesson (in the low gradcs) he had learned the words “calyx, “petals” and “floret,” with their signifi- cance, so they were not new terms to him, and really just as easy for his comprehen- sion as the parts of any other object. But my complaint is, that this work is not con- fined to school hours, which, in my optn- ion, are quite long enough, if not too long, for children under ten years. Will The Star call for an expression from those interested in this subject, that “the mind of the people” may be known? How otherwise can the system be im- proved? Let us all visit our children’s schools this week and make reports. SA 7 ¢ “Hyomei” does ;cure Bronchitis. House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., April 14, 1896. I firmiy believe that Tyomei will do all you claim for it. It has cured my bron- chitis of 10 years” standing. FRANCIS H. WILSON (Member feom Erooklyn). Hyomei nsed with BOOTHS POCKET INHALER OUTFIT has caught the town, for it j ; 3 3 3 Price, $1.00. For sale by drurzists everywhere. Extra bottle of ‘Hyomel”’ inhalant at drugzists, 5v cents. Hyomel Balm, a wonderful healer, 25 cents. ing agents, “Cures by Inhalation” aR Colds, Catarrh and all Sell- W. S. Thompson, + 0c20-tu, tt 703 15th st., Washington. 9000506040005: POOP OD SOS CORO-O9OEGFFOOGOSTEO OH OEOOE AMUSEMENTS. RAND OPERA HOUSE. 2 KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. Vednesday——Matinees—— Saturday. WEEK COMMENCING NOVEMBER 9. CHARLES BE. BLANEY’S Big Laughing Success, A Baggage Check From the pen of the same author who wrote “A Boy Wanted.” Sixty Laughs in Sixty Minutes. Fun from Rise to Fall of Curtain, Popular prices maintained—15, 25, 50 and T5e. ote—A good seat on first floor for 25c. Seats in box, $1 each. Week of Nov. 16—‘The Great Train Robbery.” n09-6t MORTON CADETS FAIR, NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, NOVEMBER 9 TO 21 INCLUSIVE. Admission, including dancing, 15c. no9-20 AFAYETTE. -THIS WEEK. Wednesday MATINEES —-—— Saturday. DAN DALY, THE CYCLONIC HIT, ARIE DRESSLER, CHARLES: NBY, ANNIE BUCKLEY, CHARLES KIRKE, RICHARD CARLE, JOS. GREENSFELDER, NICHOLAS BURNHAM, MARIB “GEOR LADY iE eS. , SLAVEY 60—CHORUS AND BALLET—¢0 Prices: EVENINGS—25c., 75e., $1.00 and $1.50. Admis- sion, 50c. MATINEES—Orchestra, $1.00; Parquette, 75c.; Bal- cony, 50e.; Family Circle, ‘25c. <—FRBGOLL nod-24tt ACSDEMX—Prices, 25, 50, TSe., and $1.00, Wed. and Sat. Mats.—25 and 50c. Reserved. DUMAS'’ GREAT ROMANTIC COMEDY-DRAMA, THE THREE GUARDSMEN. ELABORATE SCENIC ENVIRC CAREFULLY COSTUMED Introducing the Romantic PAUL CAZENEUVE. Next Week—THE WAR OF WEALTH, _ no9-2atf BUOU FAMILY THEATER. Matinees Daily. All This Jacob Litt’s, Great Electrical Week. Melodrama, SHAFT No. 2. Prices—Even! 10, 20, 30 or 50c. Matinees—Bal- cony, 15c.; entire lower floor reserved, 25c Next Week—PETE BAKER, in “CLris and Lena. no9-6t VISIT THE “UP-TO-DATE” BAZAAR AT THE Mayflower’s Club House NOVEMBER 9 to 14. Take Brightwood car. Five minutes’ ride. n9-6t* REV. JOKM WATSOH, D.D., “TAN MACLAREN,” F “Kate Carnegie,” &c. Columbia Theater, Wednesday Afternoon, November 18th, at 3:30. Unversalist Church, Wednesday Evening, November 18th, at 8:00. Prices { Batnce: £55, $i aecar4e05, Sale of seats and boaes Wednesday morni at 8.30 o'clock at Metzerott's Music Store, 1110 THE Actor, street northwest. nog-28tf TAUGHT BY BANJO eat ~ 81 10: no7-3t* 2013 Portner place. POSTPONEMENT Grand Bicycle Race FOR GENE FIELD MONUMENT FUN Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m. ete te pee at De eae Sar snl te HONORARY PRESS COMMITTEE. Mr. Berlah Wilkins, Mr. Theodore Noyes, Mr. Scott C. Bone, Mr. Rudolph Kauffmann, : Mz. B. Noyes. 11 50 CTS. RESERVED SEATS, $1.00. REN, 25 CTS. BOXES, $5.00. Tickete for sale “at The, Evening “Star, o@ice, Sanders & leading and cycle stores. Oc2Ttonol line CAPITAL CYCLING PARK, 1406-5 N. Y¥. AVE. Sethe Sane to lente to vite; good clay @ track; com- i. teatrectore: \elocerie lt gj; compitmen- at s, ingercrg a, ine er ade ADEMY™ = ae™ ey a eo rges . 224 and P Scrofula Lurks in the blood of almost every ove, and it is fm many cases imberited. Its severest form is that cf running sores on the srms, Umbs or feet. Bunches on the gland: of the neck, pimples, cancerovs growths, swollen. Joints, are other symptoms. Hood’ Sarkaparilla thoroughly eradicates the humor from the blood. cures Scrofula, Saf Rheum, Boils, Pimpies, Eruption “For about two years T have been troubled With pimples dn my face and scrofula swel ings. I went to a doctor, but be did not help me, and I began taking Mood’s Sursa- parilia, Before I had finished the second bottle I was cured, and I have pot been troubled with scrofuia since. PRANK BEECHNOR, North Manlius, N. ¥ Hood’s ; Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. gists. & All arag- purely stable, ily prepared. ies nied ig are care! AMUSE Coveneta THRaTen 1B METROPOLITAN ENGLISH AND OPERA, Director, H. GRAT First appearances of ‘Mice MINNA SCHILLING, Signer A. MONTEGRIFPO and RICCARDO RITCHIE. Musical Director, ADOLPH NEUNDOREF, Ralfe’s Popular r BOHEMIAN GIRL, © A. MON and JOS, HOLLANT his week at 8 KE TOMORROW Unqualified success of Roaring Dick & Co., WITH MR. MAURICE BARRYMORE, And unrivaled company Direction of Willian A. Br BCIAL SAL Commences Thursday, Nov Miss GHORGIA And Her Company In Robert astoral Drama, SQ Under the direction of Mr. Charles ENGAGEMENT COMMENCES NOEM nol0-tf CoUUMGIA THEATER. ienham. EK 16, Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mr. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. CERT THU! VEMBER 1 FIRST © VENING, PACH MPHONY Ne Intermission for Pianof or TSCHAIKOWSKY. WERER. . No. a NTO THE DANCE” bestra by Hector Soloist, Mr. MARTINT Season tickets and single tic cert now on sale at METZ! no-at Matinees Tuesday, ‘Thursday and Saturday. HARLY MORRIS’ 2Oth Century PY aias ne Satire, BALL, ‘olly Co, Presenting the Un THE GIRL BACHELOR: And the Humorous B MADAME SOUR JANE ,_The Rose Hiil no!-6t 3 MR. JOS. CULLEN, BANJO. 1-itecrok S88 Shi orsn. tem thorough and practical. Alternate finger tng! "Seva Yor ceeuine, "STUDIO, 1451'S st oll qudleamtesieetin = = LECTURES. 1K People’s Lecture Course. (lustrated.) Fourth Season. Dr. A. G. Rogers. IN THE CHURCH OF OUR FATHER. COURSE TICKETS, 50 CENTS RTHERN ENGLAND, > SWITZERLAND, Three fMlustrated lec for haif a doliar. Ne extra charge for reserved seats, Wl may be ob- tained at Metzerott’s on and after Movday, Novem- ber ¥. Lectures begin at 8 Single admission, 25 "Special Course or Scientific Lectures Oo Electricity. ‘Twenty lectures, in Jar form, entertaining, instructive and ‘“iatoratcly illustrated. * experimeats, cooking by electricity before the audi ence, and numerous other illustrations, intensely interesting. Course opens Nov. 9. RESERVED SEAT COURSE, TICKETS, $10.00, THE BLISS SCHOOL OF ELECTRICITY, Bliss building, Nos. 35, 37, 39 B st 2 t ts. noT-St EXCURSIONS, Falls Church, Fort Myer, Arlington. Electric cers from cor. 1344 st. and Penna. ave, Commuters’ tickets at favorable rates. ‘The most picturesque und attractive @lectric car line in vicinity of Washington. wot-Tt W., A. and F. €. RY. 00. Steamer Tlacalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m FAKE, HOUND TRIP, Boe. Admission to grounds, 25 cents. ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. ‘Tickets, with Mount Vecnon admission coupom, for sale at wharf and at hotels. Will also make river Inndings as far as Glymont, stopping for freight aud passengers both ways, For charters. etc., apply at office of steamer Macale ester. | L. BLAKE, Captain, ocl-tt Norfoik «& Washington bevsebih dH £ o