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10 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“The Woman tn Black.” Bijou Theater.-The Noss Jollity Com- pany. Columbia Theater.—Albert Chevalier and his London Company. Grand Opera House—‘Fallen Among Thieves.” Ice Palace, 5th and L streets northwest.— Real Ice Skating. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater._The London Galety Girls. Lafayette Square Opera _House.—Enter- tainment by Polk Miller, the Virginia hu- mortst and banjoist. New National Theater.Hanlon Brothers in “Superba.” Willard Hail.—Exhibition of the Cinema- togrephe. Center Market Hall.—Poultry and pigeon show. First Congregational Church.—Lecture by Rey. S. M. Newman on “Browning.” EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. Trains leave 13%, street Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 12% street and pomeaeeanee 0:05, avenue for Mount V 11:00 a.m., and 12:05, Steamer Newport News for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. — See John Kennedy's special prices of coal in special notice column, third page. sedate heat at 6:40, Heating Stoves at reduced prices. A. Bberly’s Sons, assortment of Oil and Gas low prices. A. Eberly’s we The largest Heaters in the cit Sons, 718 7th st. Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON.1113 F st.n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. THEIR NEW OFFICE Metropolitan Officers in Handsome i Quarters. President George H. Harries and the other executive officers of the Metropolitan Railroad Company today took possession of their new offices in the company’s building, at East Capitol, A and Ith streets. The first meeting of the board of directors for 1897 will be held fn the new place tomor- row. ‘The general offices of the company are among the most complete and beautiful of the kind to be found anywhere, and noth- ing has been left undone to make them suitable in every particular for the pur- poses for which they are intended. The suite comprises rooms for the board of directors. president. secretary and gen- eral manager. treasurer. chief bookkeeper and for those who may be waiting to see any of those officials on matters of busi- nese. Largest of the rooms is that occupied by President Harries. Above the wainscoting, which is made out of ancient oak, the walls are painted seal brown. The ornamenta- tion consists mainly of a large and untquely designed old-fashioned fireplace. Against the chimney and about 10 feet “from the floor ts a large copper plate, on which is en- graved the following inscription: “‘Metro- politan Railroad Company, East Capitol, F street and West Washington under- ground electric jine successfully installed in 1885-96. Samuel L. Phillips, president; Albert A. Wilson, vice president; Albert N. Connett. chief engineer: directors. S. Thos. Brown. John Cammack, Daniel B. Clark, Alfred B. Grunneli. M. B. Gurley, Samuel L, Phillips. Charles R. Spence. Robert D. Weaver. Albert Wilson: William J. Wil- son, tr iffin B. Coleman, secre- tary: W. B. Wood, architect.” ‘The floor of the office is covered with rich rugs. The rooms of Secretary and General Manager Coleman are finished in blue and ancient oak, and that of the board in a similar color and manner. while the others are finished in ancient oak. with the walls ° All the rooms have gas and xtures, e and are heated by steam. The building. which is 4% feet long by 286 feet has already been fully de- seriber The Star. Watch for a railroad; Congress Heights.— Advertizement. ———— Our Fri Are Below Our Reputation But quality will always be best, no matter bew the price. James F. Oyster, 90 Pa. ave. Wholesale butter and eggs.—Advt. = Fell in a Fit. Archibald Campbell, who lives at 120 6th southeast, fell in a fit on Capitol He was painfully cut The police patrol wagon was cailed and the sick man was taken home. —__-— Shelving. Dressed, $2.00 Per 100 Ft. Libbey & Co., 6th st. and New York ave —Advertisement. ——— Emancipation Day. A call has been issued by George W. Stewart, president of the Emancipation Historical and Celebration Association, for @ mass meeting of all organizations of the District, including the military and civic, to be held Thursday evening, to meet at Green's Hall, Pennsylvania avenue between Jith and 18th streets northwest. The mee ing is called for the purpose of electing a chief marshal and transacting such other business as may come up in connection with the celebration of Emancipation day. er Mght Trains to New York. Fer the convenience of business men and thers desiring to travel by night to New ‘ork, the B. and O. R. R. places a sleeping car at station, New Jersey avenue and C street, where it can be occupied at any time between 10 p.m. and midnight. The train arrives at New York 6:52 a.m., but passen- gers can remain in the car undisturbed un- Ul 7:30.—Advt. ——— Farragut Post. This evening at 7:30 o'clock there will be @ pubiic installation at Farrazut Post, G. A. R., at their hall, over the National Cap- ital Bank, East Washington, of the offi- cers elected for the new year. A number of distinguished speakers will be present and make addresses, arnong whom may be mentioned J. D. Hicks of Pennsylvania, Col. Samuel R. Stratton, Congressmen Thad. E. Mahon of Pennsylvania and Hor- ace G. Snover of Michigan. The sergeant- at-arms of the House, Ben Russell, will recite an original poem, entitled “The Last Roll Call.” Other entertaining features will be introduced to make the occasion a very pleasant and interesting one. Floral Pieces of Unique Designs =for table decoration at J.Louis Loose’ & F. Weddings and receptions a specialty. —Advertisement Velnti mous all over America for the aid deliciousness. Fresh every da’ some. Stores, 620 At the recent annval meeting of the Na- tional Rif -s a beard of directors, to serve during 1997, was elected as follows: J. Henry Small, Theodore J. Pickett, J. Harry Cunningham, Edward P. Harringtcn, Ed- vard S. Bailey, Dr. C. Neil Barry, George W. Evans, Henry K. Simpson, Glendle B. Young, 2 W. Cameron, Michael J. Quinn, Jemes F. Oyster, Milo C. Summers, Joseph H. Curran and John H. Clipper. The new boord of directors elected the following officers: President, Theodore J. Pickett; yice president, Michael J. Quinn; secretary, Edward P. Harringt treasurer, Joseph H. Curran; financial agent, Dr. C. Neil Barry; executive committee, Dr. C. Nell John W. Cameron, J. Henry Small, Milo C. Summers and John H. Cipper. Sa Ee Beautiful. paper-white narcissus only boc. doz. at Gude's, 1224 F.—Advt. awh Bs ont “ana Sickly, Werneut Folks— il tind health and strength in Coca, Beef and Celery. Cures dyspepsia; ith and F.—aavt. —— re No. 1 Ceiling, $1.25 Per 100 Ft. Libbey & Co., 6th st. and New York ave. —Advertisement. Harry Cunningham, ° stomach troubles. Sample free. Mertz’s, NORTHEAST WASHINGTON Regular Meeting of the Citizens’ Association Last Night. Situation and the Fight for a Commissioner From That Section. Last night's meeting of the Northeast Washington Citizens’ Association was one of the most interesting meetings of the sea- son, and several topics were discussed, among them the question of the appoint- ment of a District Commissioner to suc- ceed Commissioner Ross, whose term of office expires next month. This association, as well as other associations in the eastern section, desires the appointment of a resi- dent of East Washington, but in all prob- ability no particular person will be recom- mended. The committee in charge of this question was continued, with power to act in conjunction with other associations. Chairman Frizzell of the railroad com- mittee spoke of the report of the Commis- sioners on the question of viaducts for the Baltimore and Ohio, which seemed to meet the views of the Commissioners. Mention was also made of the hearing in court of the case involving the validity of the law requiring the steam engines to stop before passing over street crossings. The rapid transit roads, he said, are very much in- terested in this question, and had able counsel in court to assist the District. This case has not yet been decided, and Mr. Frizzell said he had been informed that the decision would not be rendered for some days. He also told of the arrest, since the last meeting, of gatemen, one on the Bal- timore and Ohio and one on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad. These gatemen, he said, were fined by Judge Kimball. President Tucker said he wanted to ex- press his gratification at the report made on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad prob- lem. He characterized the report as an able, broad-minded and comprehensive doc- ument, for which the Commissioners, he thought, should be thanked. He also spoke of The Star’s railroad review of the year, which, he said, was an interesting publica- tion. An editorial printed in The Star at the time Judge Kimball fined a Baltimore and Ohio gateman for obstructing a cross- ing was read, and Mr. Tucker said that this editorial expressed the sentiments of. the association. On motion of Mr. A. H. F. Holsten the association voted for the appointment of a committee of three members to constitute a committee on clarity. This committee is to see that the northeast section gets its share of any appropriation made by Con- gress for the poor. Charity Resolution. Mr. H. H. Martin offered another resolu- tion dealing with the question of charity, as follows “Resolved, That the Northeast Washing- ton Citizens’ Association recommends that the office of superintendent of charities of the District of Columbia be abolished and that a board of charities be organized, whose duty it sball be to provide for the worthy poor of the District of Columbia, said board to consist of fifteen members, to be appointed by the Commissioners for a term of three years and to serve without compensation; provided, that five of the members of the first board shall be ap- pointed for one year, five for two years and five for three years; provided, further, that the District shali be divided into fif- teen wards for the purpose of dispensing: charity in a thorough and systematic man- ner, and in the appoirtment of the board cone member shall be selected from each of the said wards; that the Commissioners shail be required to provide suitable quar- ters for the accommodation of the board and to appoint upon recommendation of the board a citizen of the District of Co- Iumbia to be secretary to the same, who shall receive compensation for his services.” Mr. Martin also moved that copies of the resolution be furnished to the appropria- tions committees and to the central relief committee, President Tucker favored the resolution. He said that too much money had been expended in paying salaries to people for cispensing charity, and with the work con- centrated in this way he thought more good could be dene with the money set apart for this purpose. Mr. Frizzell, speaking on the subject of charity, said he favored the work being done by the police, and complimented the members of the force for the work they had done In the past. The resolution was adopted. School Buildings. Mr. King moved that the association heartily indorse the proposition of the school board for the erection of suitable buildings for the instruction of manual training in the public schools. He moved further that the association urge upon Con- gress favorable action on the estimates of the Commissioners, providing for an ap- Propriation of $250,000 for the erection of two buildings for this purpose. Mr. King moved that this estimate be amended so as to provide for the erection of three bujld- ings, one to be located in East Washington. In support of the resolution President Tucker told of his experience in the Manual Training School on O street, where he found only cne East Washington boy. Oth- ers did not attend because it was too far to walk in the time allowed. He told of other things that had been accomplished by the association, and he hoped the members would take an active interest in this mat- ter. So far as he was concerned, he be- lieved in training the hands as well as the minds, and members of labor organizations had said they were not opposed to such schools, but realiy favored them. The res- olution was passed and the association ad- Journed. ————_—_. AMUSEMENTS. Columbia_Theate: Oh, Loiza, dear Loiza, If ye doi an old mide, ye'll ‘ave only yes- self to blime; Dear Loiza! Dear Loiza! ‘Ow d'ye fawncy ’Awkins for yer other nime? Surely it would be a granite-hearted lady who could resist the wooings of so ardent and yet delicate a suitor as Mr. Hawkins. ‘The song is already an old one, thanks to the speed with which music hall fame trav- els, but when Mr. Chevalier glided sud- denly and cat-like on the stage in coster- garb, and began to pour forth his senti- mental plea, it struck with all the force of novelty. It was the first of his songs, and perhaps the best, although his mag- netism is such that he hoids the attention of the auditor closely to whatever he is doing and permits no comparisons. The coster, with his garish, be-buttoned clothes, is a type wholly unknown to the native American. Yet the confidence and vivacity of Mr. Chevalier’s pictures are such as to impress {t at once as a reliable and artistic likeness, whose subject fs full of charm to the student of human nature, as well as to the devotee of the ludicrous. He has strong, mobile features, which give him great power of facial expression, and his every movement is so rapid and unstudied that the interest in what he may be doing never flags for an instant. Ditties which seemed to drag murderously through the minutes, as rendered by other singers, are over in a flash as Chevalier does them, and the auditor is half. inclined to feel that something is still due him. He does not give much evidence of versatility, although his French song and his imitation of a cu- rate were both well done. The manage- ment deserves commendation for having produced a vaudeville performance which cannot clash with the severest standards of propriety. The entertainers stand or fall on their merits as artists. Among the performers of especial merit were Chas. Bertram, with some feats of legerdemain that were genuine novelties, and Harry Atkinson, with imitations of various musi- cal instruments. THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1897-14 PAGES, by applause during the entire time the tain ‘was up. The Hanlons have had ‘ba’ as one of their attractions for a mg time, but that does not make it old, for, retaining its well-known framework, have trellised over it and through it such @ wealth of novelty in scenery, spe- clalty, dance and music as makes it c- cession of delightful surprises. Among the people are Miss Frances Hartley, a hand- some Superba, who has @ rich contralto voice; Miss Charlotte Deane, a wicked queen; Miss Vera Markelle, a pathetic maiden; Miss Blanche Seymour as Mora, a vivacious and Pog girl, who sings and dances; Miss Nellie Lawrence, a shapely Leander; Mr. Sarony Lambert, a hustling lover to Mora, and Mr. William C. Schrode as the dumb clown, who is about as good all-round man in every particular as lives. He is not only fairly funny, but in acro- batic activities he is a wonder. The 8c effects are gorgeous, and their work- ing is without hitch, the ballets are glitter- ing, and some of them new, which may also be said of the young women. The illusions and tricks are numerous and unexpected, and their effect is instantaneous. The dif- ficult tumbling feats of the Schrode broth- ers are done artistically and gracefully, marred only by some coarse gestures that are neither funny nor called for. Attrac- tive and novel are the ballets of the bull fight and of the horses. The transforma- tion scenes are gorgeous in their beauty, and “Superba” is well named. Grand Opera House.—The audience at the Grand last night was of the kind that might be called a tree audience; that is, it began growing at the bottom and spread out its fullness at the top. The play was Frank Harvey's “Fallen Among Thieves,” and, as might be expected, the gallery out- numbered the orchestra chatrs. And yet it seemed as if the lower part of the house had its capacity. “Fallen Among Thieves” is a drama of the times, and passions with a wide streak of comedy running through it. The first act is laid in Vermont, and from there the action ts taken to New York, where Hester Dearing (Miss Bucking- ham) falls among the thieves. In the sec- ond act “‘Dead Man's Curve” is shown in New York, and also a gambling den. In the third act Broadway at 14th street and the High bridge are scenic attractions. In the fourth act 7th avenue and Harlem are shown. The situations are strong, not to say sensational, but they are comfortably countered by the continual comedy of the play, which the audience receives with, great enthusiasm. In the cast are Frank Lyman, George Walters, Geo. Frederick, Randolph Murray, Jos. Lee, Ed. Sanford, John Ryan, H. Mathews, Miss Barclay,. Miss Buckingham, Miss Weston, Miss Con- nolly, Miss Reynolds and Miss Traband, a cast quite capable of interpreting the play as it should be. Academy of Musie.—Jacob Litt’s seni tional production of ‘The Woman cure “Bu- in Black” made things lively at the Academy of Musi: last evening. This play was at the same h last season as the “Tam-. many Tiger.” It is a good example of latter-day melodrama, the actors being: atove the average as to ability, the scenery ample and the situations and climaxes ex~ citing and thrilling enough to satisfy the most exacting playgoer. The plot hinges on the marriage of a young girl to the son of the villain, who thereby hopes to se- cure himself against imprisonment for money already stolen. The hero, who also loves the girl, runs for Congress in oppo- sition to her guardian, and in the third act the transparencies announce his election. Woven in this plot there is the counter one of a girl's blighted love and a stolen child; the love-making and specialties cf the funny policeman and a quartet of ward politicians of New York, who are of the toughest sort. James Lackey appeared as the ward boss, and was really the star of the play, his interpretation of the role be- ing full of humor and realism. Miss Agues Herndon, as the woman in black, and Lena Merville, as the vaudeville star, deserve commendation for their work, and the re- mainder of the cast assumed their roles in a painstaking manner. Bijou Theater._Two hours and a half of genuine fun is the advantage Manager Whitesell of the Bijou holds out to his patrons this week. By special arrange- ment he has obtained the Noss Jollity Com- pany for one week, and last night these funproducers gave a highly entertaining musical farce entitled “The Kodak.” There is just the semblance of a plot. The play was not designed to absorb one’s attention, but to make each moment call for a laugh. ‘That the author has realized his hopes was evidenced last night by the continual roars of laughter which greeted the several acts. There is a score of pretty girls and a half dczen clever comedians. All of the com- pany are good vocalists, and the medleys ard musical specialties are above the aver- age. Fred Noss, the head of the company, assumes three different characters and demonstrates his great versatility. Kernan’s Lyczum Theater.—The patrons of Kernan’s are often surfeited with vaude- ville, and long for some good old-fashioned burlesque, with plenty of pretty girls and gay costumes. They are in such a mood now, and the London Gaiety Company, which opened last night for a week’s en- gagement, is satisfying them as fast as pcssible. It is a musical burlesque entitled “The Century Club,” that opens the show. It is a satire on the bicycle craze, and every member of the company rides a wh The comedian eclipses them all. The four Chile Widows execute a neat turn as one of the features of the opening burlesque, and the Chappell Sisters sing themselves into pop- ularity before the curtain goes down. Lar- ry Burgoyne was clever in his imitation of the coster singer, and had no trouble in- stalling himself a favorite. Herbert Broth- ers did an acrobatic turn, and Alexander Wilson talked through a number of orig- inal wooden figures. The performance con- ciudes with a rich and racy burlesque en- titled the “Tramp Astronomers,” and the stars all appeared before the audience. Cinematographe.—The second week of this, one of the latest and greatest scien- tific wonders of this wonder age, started cut yesterday at Willard’s Hall on a new time program, the hours being 2:30, 4:30 and 8:15 p.m., with the graceful and clear-. voiced Mr. Whiting Allen as lecturer. This is the most realistic show Washington has yet seen, and the audiences who view for the first time the splashing of the waves*-. the sea, or the impetous charge of a troop of cavalry direct teward them, are disposed to get up and run to a place of safety. It is a really remarkable exhibi- tion, and one which every man, woman and chil@ should see for it almost marks an era in the world of progress. Mr. Polk Miller—Mr. Polk Miller, one of the best-known entertatners on the lyceum stage, will appear at the Lafayette Square Theater this evening in “Old Times Down |: South.” This entertainment ts in no sense a lecture, but is composed of stories, sketches and songs on the life of the old southern negro, which are given with a fidelity that is really remarkable. Mr.. Mil- ler grew up with the plantation negroes’ and is thoroughly acquainted with all their characteristics, not from study or reading, but from actual contact with them. In. his description of his oyhood’s happy days down on the farm” he introduces the most side-splitting stories and repro- duces in a realistic manner those old plan- tation melodies, accompanied by the banjo, which carry the old-time southerners back to the days of their childhood and give to those who are not familiar with the negro the very best opportunity of hearing the pure negro dialect from one who knows it. Otis Skinner’s Engagement.—Otis Skin- ner’s energy, combined with his ability as an actor, gives much promise of his work as an actor-manager. The latest and most successful of his romantic productions is his ‘own new romantic drama, “A Soldier of Fortune.” It has met with favor throughout his tour, which has been an extended one. Skinner will open his coming engagement in this city at the New National Theater next Monday evening in this play. It will be repeated at the per- formances given on Tuesday and Wednes- day evenings. At the Wednesday matince “The Lady of Lyons” will be given; on ‘Thursday evening and at the Saturday mati “Romeo and Juliet; Friday even- ing “Hamlet,” and Saturday evening, “The Merchant of Venice” and “Katharine and Petruchio.” Dr. Stafford’s Lecture.—The sale of seats for the last lecture of the season to be de- seats have beenisell ere is in- dication of a-lemge. aetinens ne: WON ONCE MORE. Boston Symphony:.Orchestra—The thira| A Verdict of “Not Guilty” im Alexan- concert of the: geason by -the Boston Symphony Orghestas will be given at the Columbia “@hegter Tuesday evening, January 19, at‘ @elock.. The program which is annowmcedcfor the concert is an exceptionally . that is calculgtedito please nearly all tastes ina musteal way. The soloist of-the evening will beiMisa¢Barie Toulinguet, late of the Maplesgp » Company, and a soprano of the @rstrmnk. Miss Toulinguet will song Handel's air, “Ombra- mai fu,” from “Xerxes,” as well as von Weber’ aria from hutz.” -‘She possesses a clear soprano organyef great strength and ptrity, and williundeubtedly make a last- ing impression :mpon her hearers in, this city. The first orchestral number will be Wolfgang Mozart's symphoay in-G minor (Koechel, 550) in tts entirety, the four figures and the. trio in.G major being given. Weber's overture to “Oberon” will be the last number--before. the.intermission, while the two succeeding numbers will be Bizet’s ‘Extractes and Ballet “Muste’ from ‘Car- men,” and Franz Liszt’s ‘Scene in the Tavern,” from Lenau's “Faust, commonly known as the “Mephisto Waltz.’ Bischoff Concerts._The Bischoff concerts this season -will be given.on the last’ Wed- nesday of each month, commencing Janu- ary. There will be four concerts in the course.~ The concerts this season will be fully up to the -high ‘standard alreudy so well known to the Washington public. —— CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. Regular Monthly’. Meeting of Executive Committee. There was a large attendance of Chris- tlan-Endeavorers last evening-at'the regu- lar monthly meeting of the executive com- mittee. of the-Dtstrict union, held in the } Calvary -Beptist Churchs!*President Miles M. Shané was in the chair, with H. G. Kimball at the secretary's desk. Dévo- ‘tlonal-exercises and a. epirited:song-service, Miss Sleman and Dr. Swartwout being the accompanists; were followéd by a brief business: session,. in which--the report of the treasurer was rendered, showing a balance on hand of $78.22: : A special committee appointed to. pre- Pare a suitable testimonial from the union to, the members. of the committee: of: '96 in appreciation of the efficient services of that'-body, reported that a: testimonial would be presented in one of the large ‘down town churches at: some: time’ prior to or about the ist of February. The spe- cial committee consists of -F."M: Bradléy, chairman; Rev. Howard: Wilbur Ennis, secretary, ‘and W. W. Warwick, treasurer. It is proposed, in a public meeting at which addresses shall be made by prominent citi- zens. of Washington not connected..with the Christian Endeavor Soctety, but who appreciate: the benefit to. the community resulting from the holding here of the in- ternational. convention last -‘summer, ‘to present each member of the committee of ’96 with a framed testimronial, -handsome- ly engrossed, to which the union. believes each ‘of those -who worked'so" hard for the success of the convention fully entitled. A new society was admitted into the union last evening from Lane Chapel J. M. Foster and Mrs. M. B. Richards were elected to fill vacancies on the union mis- sionary committee. After the-business had been disposed . ot a specially prepared program was carried out... Three Jocal pastors delivered: short addresses on the general topic, “The Holy Scriptures.” . Rev. Jos..T. Kelly,’ pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, spoke of “Their Divine: Origin,” maintaining the doctrine of divine inspiration. Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis, ~pagter of - the Western Presbyterian Church; spoke of the assaults upon the Scfipturesand ‘the efforts made to wipe them out af existence, eloquently detailing the girctmstances of ‘Their Preservation.”. Zn an address showing .an amount of research, Rev. J. A. Johnson, pastor of the » Metropolitan A. M. BH. Church, gave an-acceunt of “Their Trans- lation.” Announcement :was made of the fifth annual conventien of jthe union to be held in the Calvary Saptist Church the after- noons and eveningseaf the 18th, 19th and 20th of. this month, the program for which has already beew given in The Star. The armual junior relly will be, beld Saturday afternoon, the Mth cinst.,iat 2 o'clock, in the First Congregatignal Church? —_——_— Dedication of Grage Suftfay School. A large congregation of members and friends assembled in** thé’ Sunday school room of the new Grace“Evangelical Luthe- ran Church Sunday morning to witness the dedication of the Sunday school buiid- ing. The services were opened by the pastor, Rey. J... A. Doermann, who made an interesting address to the audience, more especially intended for the pupils of the school. The dedication prayer fol- lowed. It is announced that the dedica- tion.of the church proper will take place next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, in the new church «building, 13th ‘and Corcoran streets northwest. -——-___ 0, P. Merton Post. O. F. Morton Post, No. 4, G. A. R., is prepering for a grand reception’ to its con:mander, recently re-elected, and to the members, to be given at Grand Army Hall, Per.nsylvania avenue, on February 15, at which time it will arrange for participation in ‘the inaugural parade on March 4. 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Bijou ._Faimily Theate: “yar 4Matindes oY Tis, ; THE NOSS U@BLITY CO. in “THE'KODAK.”" | Next Weel" 0° GILMORY‘AND ~ ‘The Record-breakers, LEONARD, ““HOGAN’S ALLEY.” ‘| BRIDAY (only time)... County Gambling Cases. John Clark, John Gable, Frank Foster, Thurston Johnson and John Lully, the al- lJeged Alexandria county gamblers, were found “not guilty” in ’Squire Birch’s court at Rosslyn yesterday afternoon,- and it only tock a few minutes to do the business. All of the defendants were on hand, and represented by John H. Green and Samuel G. Brent of Alexandria. 3 The case was originally set for 2 o'clock, but owing to a misunderstanding, was not called until 8 o'clock. At that hour Attor- ney Green stated that he was ready to go on with the case, but Commonwealth's At- torney Johnson objected, owing to the fact that none of the witnesses for the prosecu- tion were present, and without them the ccemmonwealth had. no case. Wher2upon Attorney Brent moved that a judgment of “not guilty’ be entered up, and Justice Birch acceded to his request, and the men were turned loose. The personal bonds of C. BE. Jones and Jas. McCann, the prose- cuting witnesses, which had been taken for their appearance at yesterday's trial, were declared forfeited. There was some criticism of the Reform League because none of its members were Present to lock after the case. Members of the league say, however, that the league had nothing to do with the- p. ution, and regarded it as useless to attend the trial, because. they were sure of the out- come. After the close of the case, Attorney Green. showed some certifted copies of rec- ords in the criminal courts of the District, which he had intended to use to attack the records of witnesses in the ease. . - The accused left the court ‘n a happy frame of mind over the fact that they had won another trick in the big game between law and order which is being played across the river, —_—— Charged With Housebreaking. Maggie Hawkins, a young colored girl, was in the Police Court yesterday on a charge that involved an unusually daring case of housebreaking. She entered a flat at 1403 Park street, occupied by Mrs. SopLia 8. Burgess, Sunday afternoon, and, it is said, stole a new silk dress and sev- era! other articles. The girl was later found in a closet, where she had been se- creted four hours, with the stolen goods in her possession. Policemen Murphy ani mae Were called in| and arrested the rl. When the case was called in court the de- fendant demanded a jury trial, and the hearing was continued. $1.25, $1.25 turn vin Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun- day, January 16 and 17, valid- returning |- until Monday, January 18; good on an: train.—Advt. 4 Sas Regular Army and Navy Union. At its last mecting Gen. Wm. F. Barry Garrison, No. 136, R. A. and N. U., in- stalled the following officers for the year 1897: Commander, Michael J. Hackett senior vice commnder, John Brockmann junior vice commander, Michael Glennon: a¢jutent, Hermann Miller; paymaster, Jo- hann Hanson; quartermaster, Rich. J. No- lan; officer of the day, Chr. Pet Tson; offi- cer of the guard, Fred. Becker; officer of the watch, Valentine Fortner; chaplain, William Turner; delegates for next na- tional convention, Jacob Moore, and Alfred Johnscn, alternate; council of administra- tion, Jacob Moore, James McC. Rutledge and John Winkler. 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No branch. a5-t,th,s-tf eS cilage sticks everything. 10c. RoyalGh mh5-t,f,stf es ‘The King of Pills is Beecham's. jy8-dly AMUSEMENTS. NEw NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matinees. FAMOUS | | GREAT |, HANLON: SPECTACLE AND BROTHERS’ PANTOMIME, SUPERBA. NEW SPECIALTIES, TRICKS, BALLETS, NEXT WEEK: OTIS SKINNER. MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, ASOLDIER OF FORTUNE MAT. weoxespar... Lady of Lyons raurspay.....Romeo and Juliet +++ Hamilet at, satcnpay. Romeoand Juliet SATURDAY NIGHT—DOUBLE BILL: Merchant of Venice Katherine and Petruchio. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. TUESDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 12, ONLY, THE CELEBRATED. VIRGINIA BIST "AND BANJOIST, Ho POLK MILLER. INDITABLE IN HIS g0NGS AND * Mr. Millar will be assisted by Captain FRANK -Mr, . ler as N1 W. CUNNINGHAM, “The ‘Swost ‘Tenor of Bich: ADMISSION, 25, 60 AND 75 CENTS. Box office now open. Ja9-3t ASADEMY—PRICES 25, 50, 5c. and $1.- Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25 and SOc. reserved. Stupenduous Spectacie. WOMAN [N20 oes Sect reonte ¥,) a coor. Jail j All ‘This Week. WAS NOT PUNISHED. The Judge Gave Joseph White Some Good Advice Instead. Joseph White, the carpenter from. Nor- fotk, Va., who caused considerable excite- ment Saturday morning by attempting to shoot his wife in a house in the Division, as reported in The Star, was in the Po- Mce Court yesterday afternoon, charged with carrying a pistol. White pleaded intoxication as the ex- cuse for his actions. His wifé was in court and stated that she had never before known her husband to carry a pistol. After carefully considering the case Judge Miller released White on his personal bonds, after giving him some good advice. Man and wife left the court room together, the woman stating that she would go to the end of the earth with her husband if he would treat her properly. —_.—_— Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. Catarrh. The germs that cause Catarrh in the head and throat swarm in mil- lions. They feed on the mucous membrane, and the product of their digestion is seen in the offensive yel- lowish mucous thrown off. This mucous contains the deadly toxin discovered by Pasteur, which, drop- ping in the throat, causes Bronchitis, Pnetmonia and Catarrh of the stomach. Booth’s ‘“Hyomei”’ the famous Australian “Dry-Air” treatment “Cures by Inhalation.” It acts instantly on the germs. They stop work. Chelsea, Mass., April 19, 1896. IT Gud the Hyomei treatment for catarrh and cold im the head all that it is recommended to be. It is pe = crsstras to me in clearing my throat before speal (Rev.) ROSS C. HOUGHTON. Any person | purchasti Guarantee su.teRaniait Outfit during 1897, anywhere in‘the United States, and who will say that Hyomel has done them ‘can have thelr money re- | funded by direct to the head office, iT 23 East S0th at, New York city. «Signed) R. T. BOOTH. Your druggist Ifas it, or can get it if you insist. There is no substitute. Pocket Inhaler Outfit at druggists’, or by mail, $1.00. Extra bottles In- halant, 50 cents. Hyomei Balm, 25 cents. Pamphlets free. = W. S Agent, 703 15th street. THOMPSON, Selling AMUSEMENTS. BISCHOFF CONCERTS, Sixteenth Season, AT THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Gor. 10th and G sts. n.w. ‘The regular course of four concerts will com- mence WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jamuary 27. Sea- son tickets, $1. le admission, 5c. Sele of season tickets will begin Saturday, Jan. 16 at J. F. Eilts & Co.'s, 987 Pa. ave., at § a.m. 40 Ice Palace, Convention Hall, 5th and L ate, nw. Real Ice Skating. Wet Ghe Guess) Bete Sees John Nelsson Champion of ( Promptly at § 0’ Will attempt to lower the world’s Record for two miles. Race at 9 o'clock, S % MILI Nelason will give 1897 —~ —1897 er 2 most marvelous exhibition of fancy skating upon 16%-inch racing skates. reat Admission (no reserved seats), 25e. SA 1 morning classes for Instruction, 10 to 12:30. Lafayette Sq. Opera House Season of Grand Opera. WALTER DAMROSCH, Director. Note the change of Repertoire! Thugiay Erg, Jan. 14; Mes. Gadekl, Bibea. schutz, MM. Kraus, TOHENGION.” = mer, Mertens. Friday Es'g, Jon. 15, | MME. LILI LEMMANN ‘Wagner's Opera, “DIB WALKURE.” Saturday Mat., Jan. 16, Wagner's Opera, “TANNHAUSER.”” Saturday Ev’g, Jan. a Etbensciutz, MM. Erp Derschuch, Fisher. Mmes. Gadski, Eiben- ‘Wagner's Opera, “SIRGFRIED.” Scale of Prices. Orchestra chairs (every performance). First Balcony, two rows. x First Balcony, last rows. Fi Cirele, two rows. Family Circle, last rows. General Admission. Seats w sale at box office for single per- i's now on AS The Lafayette. Mansfield. The management takes great pleasure in announc- ing for the week begil Monday, January 18, THE ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT OF Mr. Richard Mansfield, MISS BEATRICE CAMERON u (Onder the. management Of Host and Mckics) mat eKee). Cater reseating the following aes “THE MERC SAT. MATINEE. ....~ ‘SRAU BRUMMEL SaT. EVENING: .. Dr. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Seats Ready Tomorrow, "January 13, at 9 a.m. jal Willard Hall. HAVE YOU SEEN IT? WHY NOT? GINE MAT OCRAPHE, ‘Phe Most Wonderful Thing in the World.” Ait Earth in Action Brought to Washington. Bull deseriptive lectures by Mr. WHITING AL- LEN fally at 2:30 p.m., 4:80 p.m. apd 8:15 p.m. i £8 PST a pS neg 4 2 = B a * 3 7 b : E * & | Boul E 33 4 Zt SHE e : : = z i FF | ae Se 3 % TF Poultry and Pigeon Show, Center Market Hall, 9TH ST. WING. January 12--16. SEE THE HATCHING OF CHICKENS FY INCU- BATORS. 5,000 HATCHED DURING THE SHOW. MANY NEW ATTRACTIONS. DOORS OPEN 9 A.M. TO 10 P.M. ADMISSION, 25e. CHILDREN, 15-. Last Lecture of Season OF THE EMINENT Rev. D. J. Stafford, D.D, @ENEFIT_OF ST._PAUL'S CHURCH.) HIS LATEST SUBJEX The American Citizen. Columbia Theater, January 18, 1897, & AT 8 O'CLOCK P.M. Tickets and reserved justo a St. Paul's Church, 15th and V ste. cate at Metzerott's GPAND oreRa Lots FE, Managers, Ki! \N & Ri Gueencine JANUARY Lith. Commencing Wednesilay —MATINEES— Saturday, ‘A. New itevelation In Sensation. Davis & Keogh's Magnificent Production of GRAND SCENIC MASTERPIECE, Fallen Among Thieves. ‘The Most Powerful Dramatic Effort of the Centery, Presented by A SUPERB ACTING COMPANY. Minuea 15, 25, 50 and 75c. Maintained. the AN seats" <dapmed. Rox office ‘oncn from 9 a.m, to 10 p.m, NOTE—A good scat on first floor for CEN Seats in box $1.00. Attraction—CHAS. GARDNER, the Sweet Jatt RD. One Mounted—The Other on Foot. Between- ww LIEUT. W. C. BARBER and other distinguisbed celebritie leave 13%, xt. and 0, 1:15, 1 LEE SINGERS. Jubllee Singers, under the . t. 12th ond 13th sts, n.w., WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVENDN Jenuary 18 and 14. This company ix compose cieven artists, and without doubt gives the best satisfaction of any traveling. ‘They have sung With great success in the principal cities of the States, and doring their tour of Great ain appeared, by special command, before the i Family and the Nobility. 1ith Siore. Tuerrpson, 708 15th now BROWNING, Rev.S.M.Newman,D.D. First Ccngregational Chureh, cor. 10th and G a.w., TUESDAYS, JANUARY 12 and 19, AT 8 P.M. Admission ¢dbothy, 25 cen Ja8-8t Lafayette Square Theater. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13, 1807. CARROLL INSTITUTE DRAMATIC GLU IN THE 4-ACT COMEDY, A NIGHY OFF «By courtesy of Mr. Augustin Daly.) COMPANY: Mr. Edward J, Walsh. Mr Perey ¥. Leach. Mr. H. O'Connor. Mr. Wm. S. MrCarthy. Mr. A. T. Seaman. Mr. Jonn 3. Noian. Miss Irene Rowland. Miss Helene Lockuye. Miss Nora Cocker. Miss Alace Irwin, Miss Laura Richelberger, Under the direction of Mr. James J. Skelly of Pattadelpiita. 5 sate berins at Staci hordes” ara, eS "eee Stoddard oregon Lectures. GUZIIAN, eS DROOP'S, 925 Pa. ave. COLUMBIA ACADEMY". One of ti Cy the sights of Weebington. Cycling ta’ @ 12,000-ft. door Competent instructors. rgen email. Music every evening. 224 and P streets, 3. HART BRITTAIN, Mgr, wib.- =a EXCURSIONS, ETC. A Trip to Jamaica, THE QUEEN OF WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, BY THE Atlas Line Offers exceptional - advantages to permony secking a vacation of limited duration fot health and rest. The trip from New ¥ to Jamaica and return can be made in 1 Gays. Send for illustrated booklet. Pim, Forward & Kellock, Agents, 24 State st.. New York. OR THOS. COOK & SONS, 921 Pennsylvauiz ave., Washingtoa. 1028-tu,th,e,52t QUICK SERVICE BY RAIL. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. and 13% st. Schedule see Refle road column in this paper. javet Fort Myer, Arlin ‘on, Falls Church. ie Electuic Cars from Aqueduct 1 a24-im W.. A. and F.C. RY. 00. Steamer Macalester . MOUNT VERNON, ‘Tomb of Washington, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., reum at 22 - Es aoeee= role Teach, the AGARE, ROUND TRIP. diniksion to grounds, “onte. ELEGANT CAVE ON THE STEAMER, ‘Tickets, with Mount Y« ‘Coupon, ‘Will als make river landings as far as Glymont ver ‘as far as . for freigbt and doth ways. For charters, ete., apply at office of steamer Macal- ester. ocl-tf L. L. BLAKE, Captain. Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. nag in the year for BE the ope powertal week - :