Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1897, Page 12

LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music—‘In Old Kertucky.” Bijou Theater.—Gilmore and Leonard in “Hogan's Alley Columbia Theater.—Al. G. Fields’ Com- bined Minstrels. Grand Gpera House.—Chas. A. Gardner in “Fatherlard.” Ice Palace, 5th and L streeta.—Real ice ating, and fancy skating by George eagher, champion of the world. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Al Reeves’ Big Show. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. Richard Mansfield in “King Richard III. New National Theater—Mr. Otis Skinner in “A Soldier of Fortune” National Rifles’ Armory.—Annual Charity Ball for the benefit of the Children’s Hos- pital. Willard Hall.—Exhibition of the Cine- matographe. - es EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at p.m. leave 13%% street and Pennsylvania for Mount Vernon at 6:40, 10:05, 11:00 a.m., and 12:0 % and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. * HONESTY IN MEAT SELLING. What we say we have you can depend up- on getting. We know just what every ounce of our H ed Beef is, for we buy eur ow! nd di the Beef at ond own aba' To folks who've never tried oirs. Keane's Meats we urgently request them to do so and find out how fine they are. T. T. KEANE, Center Market. La Fayette Post, 4, G. A. R., will ] opening entertainment at tts new . No. 5111-2 9th street, this even- Several prominent senators and rep- resentatives will be present. Tomorrow's Specials at Johnston's, page S. ss JAMES B. HENDERSON, 923 F street northwest. Wall Paper, Window Shades, House Painting and Frescoing. The weter service pipe in front of No. 101 F street northwest is broken. Today break was reported by the police in or- der that the flow of water might be stopped. LY SELLS ONLY THE BEST nd whether it be a Corned, Round > Porterhouse Steak you buy, you it's the finest any dealer r Market can sell you. 9th si. Market. Center CITY AND DISTRICT. Cel. Hadley in W mgton. Colonel Hadley, who is ymmander-in- f of the new Army of Volunteers or- el in the Episcopal Church, and bis er, Sam. H. Hadley, who is well known in connection with mission work in New York ci arrived in the city today and are to take part in the-meeting to be held at the Central Union Mission tonight. pine Ie Spoke at a Baltimore Mecting. At the annual meeting of the Young Peo- ple’s Lutheran Union of Baltimore, held in St tk’s Church, on Eutaw street, last nig! Mr. Cornelius Eckhardt of this city, uther League of America, Lutherans May Have a Thetr Denomination. Rev. past@r of St. Mark's Church vas also in attendance and prayer of the evening. treasurer of the I spok on “Wh Pride In Bowers, B. Sheldon. heldon, wh in this city, was w death iN known for her loyal work While yet a bride, Lieut. Joel 8. Sheldon, h Michigan Cavalry, Mrs n army nurse and served throughout the war. Mr: member of the Woman Army Nurses’ Ass District of Columb! Her rem d letters on the ted wide attention. terred in Arlington remains of her hus- 1 during the war, will burial at her side. ou lose, the keyhole you letter you forgot to mail. savings on purchases. 2 omy” is the mocal. . box Best Butter, $1 James F. ter, 900 Pa. ave. and Center Market — : —_— Sons of the American Revolution. The January meeting of the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution of the District of Columbia will be held this evening in the new hall, southeast cor- ner of Ith and E streets northwest. Members of this society, members of the Sons of the Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Society of Colonial Wars will participate. After the transaction of routine business, papers will be read as follows: “Connecticut in the A n Revolution,” by Dr. E. M. Gal- lau “Virginia in the American Revolu- tion,” by Prof. Otis T. Mason. The registrar reports the following cha hip of the society members elect- th Cameron, Catholic of Jaquelin Ambler Wm. Walton Armstrong, cendant of Gen. John John Cox Me- descendant of ; Capt vania; » Pa. Elisha Mat Connecticut; James Strong ent station, Middle- tew nt of Thomas Ste Wm. Thackara Po’ hitect of New Jersey, di i Powell of New Jersey. z Joseph D. Weeks of Pitts- . has died, and Major ‘ooks Sears of Duluth, Minn., has ell, nava ant of Richar the last meet bu Cc) re: i. € O. B. Willcox, U. S. A., is president, and Frank Birge Smith, corresponding sec- retary of the society. eg Dressed, 2 Cents Per Foot. & Co., 6th st. and New York ave. tsement. Se Safest Trains in the World. Royal Blue Line trains are safest because y¥ are vestibuied from end to end and the nework of all the cars is reinforced by s anti-telescoping dev Since the line, eight years ago, not a nger has been injured. Travelers w York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and the west can take these trains at B. and O. vation, New Jersey avenue and C st.—Adv. > Real Estate at Auction. . J. Owen, auctioneer, has fold at sale the two-story frame dwelling street southwest, to Bettie B. Childs 1 Harrison street, Anacos- Shetving. Libbey Adve! tla, two-story frame dwelling, to Thomas ney for $1,500; Nos. 301 and 305 2d Street northwest, two brick dwellings, to Samuel horn for $10, 208 13th two-story brick dwelling, B. Blizzard for $2.06 loth street est, two-story fr, dwelling, to o Have You Used Tulips on for decorations at your teas tiors? All colors. Gude's, 1224 F.— tsement. A Ce aint From Georgetown. Bititor of Evening Sta What has become of the telephone in the Georgetown post office, and why was It removed? We have suffered many things, lost identity, almost our name, but our post office was our pride, our cnly means of communication with the outside world. Now we can summon no “special” delivery boys, byt must wait for the reg- vlar “mail car,” which, in these days of Progress, is a atep backward, a movement “most intolerable and not to be endured.” One of the “DEAR IMPATIBNT PUBLIC.” ——— Carpets at wholeagle cost. Moses’.—Advt. our Hard Times Increasing the Floating Horde. Policy of Strict Dealing With Them From Now Until After Inau- guration Day. The tramp problem in Maryland has proved a hard question to solve, and there are now so many people of this class in the house of correction at Bridewell, near Baltimore, that the institution can accom- modate only a few more, and this can be dene only by overcrowding. This institu- tion receives tramps and other prisoners from all parts of the state, and although the building was erected to accommodate only two hundred and fifty, it is said that there are about five hundred inmates there now. And a large number of them are tramps. Yesterday the police here received word that Gov. Lowndes will shortly pardon a great many of the tramps because of the overcrewded condition of the prison, and the police think that scores of them will naturally come this way and many of them may remain to witness the inaugural parade. There are already scores of the “floaters” here, and with the increased number of the “Coxey army’ citizens the police think the local workhouse will soon become overcrowded, for they intend to see that all cffenders are locked up to keep them off the streets during the inaugura- tion, when the thiev and ruffians of a higher order will claim their attention. It will then remain for Judge Kimball to do the rest. Most of the tramps understand full well the meaning of a workhouse sen- tence, for instead of living in comparative idleness, as they did years ago, they are compelled to do a full day's work on the streets with pick or shovel and face the cold winds on the high bank overlooking the branch. A Tramp Rendezvous. Recently tramps have been terrorizing people on the Metropolitan branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad between here and Harper's Ferry, more especially at Brunswick, where the yards and railroad shops are located. All the freight trains and many passenger trains between here and the west stop at Brunswick, and then the tramps who ride on the blind ends of the baggage cars or on the freight cars raid the houses for food. Only a few days ago several of them came near capturing @ train. They entered the train, begged from the passengers and they then “held up” the conductor, and would have taken his coat had not some of the other railroad men come to his assistance. While en- gaged in a battle with a gang of tramps John Lillie, the railroad watchman in the yards, shot one of them. This was only one of several unpleasant experiences, and, notwithstanding the responsibility of his position and the dangers to which he is exposed, some of the citizens condemned him for the use of his pistol in his effort to protect his own life and the property of the company. But Saturday night when masked men called at the house of the bridgekeeper and robbed him of $300 these people who had condemned the watchman for having used his pistol changed their minds. This robbery caused considerable excitement and indignation among the good citizens of the county, and the feeling toward tramps has been somewhat changed. Peo- ple in Frederick and Baltimore are in- terested In the robbery, and some of them have expressed a willingness to pay for the capture of the robbers. The Brunswick Robbery. Yesterday afternoon Chief Lloyd called on Inspector Hollinberger and informed him of what had been going on in the vi- cinity of Brunswick, and asked that a member of the local force be permitted to go with him to assist him in his efforts to ferret out the bold robbers. He selected Detective Boardman as the man whom he wanted, ard this morning the two officers went to Brunswick to make a full investi- gation. The fact that these robbers were masked raises the suspicion =hat they were not all tramps, but that some of them iive in their house. It has been reported that the old couple at the bridge had money in their house. It has eben reported that there are a number of pedple in the vicin- ity of the Virginia end of the bridge who are suspected of being of a character cal- culated to commit almost any crime, and these people will be fully investigated by the ofhcers before they return. Speaking to a Star reporter about the situation, Chief Lioyd said he had hoped the last state legislature would enact a new tramp law. Work on the Road: His idea is that each county should look after its own tramps and vagrants and put them at work improving the public high- ways. Each prisoner, he says, should be made to carry a ball and chain and do road work. In this way the state would get highways to equal some other states and at a comperatively small cost. Men who would use wheelbarrows could carry the iron balls in the vehicles, and those at work could throw the ball the length cf the chain and then work up to it. This work would be very inexpensive, and would result in a great amount of good to the state. The cost for feeding them, he thought, would amount to less than twenty cents each a day. It was recalled that prisoners wearing ball and chain some- times escape, but the chief said that an escaped tramp would in all probability never return, so that the state would be greatly benefited in either event. A few days ago, he said, a man was arrested in Baltimore who had irons on him, and the police were unable to learn to what juris- @iction the irons belonged. A few days ago a colored man. who had escaped from Virginia was arrested here, and he had sold the ball and chain. —— Anthropological Society's Officers. At the annual election of the Anthropo- logical Society, at the Cosmos Club last evening, the following officers were elected for the year: President, Dr. Frank Baker; vice presidents, Prof. W. J. McGee, Mr. George R. Stetson, Gen. George M. Stern- berg and Dr. Cyrus Adler; general secre- tary, Dr. J. H. McCormick; secretary boara of managers, Weston Flint; treasurer, P. B. Pierce; curator, F. W. Hodge; councilors, J. O. Wilson, Thomas Wilson, J. D. “Mc- Guire, J. H. Blodgett, Dr. J. W. Fewkes and Dr. George M. Kobe! ————— Colored Citizens at the Inauguration. The arrangements for the proposed in- augural reception by a number of the col- ored citizens of the District Friday, March 5, are rapfdly beimtg perfected. The invita- tions will be limited to prominent colored citizens of the, ceuntry who will attend the Inaugural ¢erémonies. ‘The following persons have been added to the ccmmittees/ tf addition to those here- tofore published: Prof. Scott Montgomery, R. D. R. Vennings Shermonte W. Lew: . J. Mayse, J: W. Cromwell, Saml. B. ‘kson, Howard L. Johnson and Aaron Russell. Permanent officers have be2n selected as follows: Daniel Murray, president; Drs. Jno. R. Francis and Jas. R. Wilder, vice presidents; Robert T. Douglass and Frank R. Cardoza, financial and recording secre- taries, respectively, and Henry E. Baker, treasurer. qe Decision as to Limited Railroad Ticket Josiah McRoberts, an examiner in the patent office, some time ago secured a judgment of $11.30 against the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company in a suit brought by him before Justice of the Peace O’Don- nell, and yesterday the judgment was af- firmed in the circuit court, to which tri- bunal the company appealed. fall Mr. McRoberts purchased a ‘ket to Chicago and return. Upon reaching Pittsburg, on his return, he was informed by the conductor that the ticket had expired by Imitation, and was re- quired to pay $11.3¢ as fare from Pittsburg to this city. He therefore sued to recover the amount paid by him, and the justice of the peace held that as the ticket was a continuous one, he was entitled to recover, and gave judgment for the amount and costs. The judgment was sustained by the Circuit Court yesterday. and it is expect- ed that the company will,’ if possible, car- ry the case to the Court of Appeals. THE TRAMP NUISANCE THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1897-12 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. Richard Mansfield’s performance of Baron Ohevrial in “‘A Parisian Romance” is recog- nized as one of the classics of the modern drama. It is a study In the field which this actor excels. It is not an emotional type, but a cold, sharply drawn picture of an ex: ceptional character, one which excites in- terest, but not sympathy. Mr. Mansfield’s genius is essentially cynical; his enthusi- asms are seldom convincing, and in the part of Chevrial this quality of his art finds ex- [ igen as happily as in any other role in repertoire. The large and fashionable audience present at the Lafayette Square Opera House, the attention given the per- formance and the enthusiastic and demon- strative applause proved the public's appre- ciation of Mr. Mansfield in this masterly im- personation. Miss Cameron was seen to good advantage as Marcelle, and the rest of the cast was competent. Tonight Mr. Mansfield will be seen in “Richard III.” Mr. E. 8. Willard.—The distinguished ac- ter, Mr. E. 8. Willard, will begin a limited engagement at the Lafayette Square Thea- ter on the 25th instant, appearing here for the first time in three years. The return of Mr. Willard to Washington has long been anticipated with delight by his many friends, and an immense audience will wel- come him on his opening night. He has selected for his opening performance an entirely new play, by Henry Arthur Jones, entitled “The Rogue’s Comedy,” in which Mr. Willard achieved gratifying success in London last spring, the story of which is said to be replete with humor and pathos and affords Mr. Willard opportunities worthy of his art. The central figure is a “professor” with a past. He has been a notorious member of a “long firm,” and as such not wholly unknown to the police; but, thanks to the fame of his reputed ex- traordinary powers of second sight, he has become a kind of craze in London soctety. His rise to power and fortune is shown in @ masterly way, and then the pricking of the bubble and his downfall through the persistent efforts of a young lawyer, who is in reality his son. Boston Symphony Orchestra.—The third concert of the series to be given this winter by the Boston Symphony Orchestra was rendered at the Columbia Theater last night. The program was a brief one, but the numbers were well executed under the masterly conductorship of Mr. Emil Paur. Mozart’s Symphony in G minor was the Most elaborate number of the evening, and elicited warm applause from the large and enthusiastic audience. The house was crowded, as usual, when the Boston Sym- phony Orchestra gives the music-loving populace of Washington a treat, and many distinguished people occupied seats in the tody of the house and in the boxes. Miss Marie Toulinguet, the soloist, sang for the first time before a Washington audience.and her execution of the air, “Ombra mai fui,” from “Xerxes” was recognized by vigorous applause, more in the nature of a friendly compliment than as a tribute to high talent. Later in the evening Miss Toulinguet sang the well-known aria from ‘“Freischutz.” The work of the orchestra was fully up to the high standard which it maintains, as shown in the entr’actes and ballet music from “Carmen.” The overture to von We- ber’s “Oberon,” and the “Mephisto Waltz” from Lenau's “Faust,” completed the pro- gram. Mr. Wm. H. Crane.—Mr. Crane is me ing with great success in his new play, “A Fool of Fortune,” which is now bringing to an end its engagement of a fortnight in Philadelphia, and which will be seen at the New National Theater next week. The re- celpts of its first week are sald to have gone over $10,000, and thus far the play has proved itself to be one of the best pieces of theatrical property {t was ever the actor’s good fortune to secure. The play is the work of Miss Martha Morton, who Is the most successful of all the female dramatists in this country. The part play- ed by Mr. Crane in his new play is that of a self-made American who has made much money in Wall street. He is one of those bustling, jolly fellows with a quantity of what the werld calls horse sense. He is honest, loyal to _his friends and the posses- sor of a big heart. Before the play was presented in New York there was much curiosity regarding it. Some men acquaint- ed with the comedy remarked one night in the Lambs’ Club that in it the comedian died. This fact was noised about very quickly, and there were few people who were ready to believe it. The idea of a man who had simply to puff out his checks, wag his head and place his thumbs in the arm- holes of his waistccat in order to set an audience in a roar, dying was to them pre- postersus. When the play was presented all of these people were present, and it must be said to Mr. Crane's credit that it was these same people who were loudest in their praise of his work. The play will be staged nicely and will have its original cast. Field’s Minstrels.—The arrival of the Al. G. Field Minstrels in town was heralded this morning by flying banners and three bands of music, that paraded the principal streets and afterward gave a concert in front of the Columbia Theater, where their engagement begins tonight. The usual bar- gain matinee will be given tomorrow after- neon, when, in addition to the regular price of 50 cents and no reserved seats, the gallery will be at 25 cents. Mr. Field, alert to the tastes of his legion of admirers, has this season equipped the strongest minstrel show ever seen. The first part, which is the creation of Mr. Field's fertile brain, is on a scale of gran- deur never before equaled. The scenic set- tings and costumes use’ In this portion of the entertainment are exquisite, the harmo- nicus blending of cclors being remarkable. The ollo of European novelties includes Lew Sulley, the prince of entertainers; Ed- @ie Fox, the master in imitatiens upon the violin; Ollie Young, club expert; Bogert and O’Brien, musical comedy experts. A funny burlesque is a game of base ball, in which Mr. Field enacts the roll of Li Hung Chang, the umpire: The performance concludes with an amusing absurdity, “The Dark ‘Town Circus,” done by Clayton and Jenkins and their donkey Jasper. “The Cherry Pickers."’—Mr. Arthur's new play, “The Cherry Pickers,” which comes to the Columbia Theater next week, is an interesting contribution to the melodra- matic stage. ‘The story is laid in India and Afghanistan during the campaign of 1879- "80, and is full of local color. “The Cherry Pickers” is a regiment of British hussars, a distinctive feature of whose gay uni- forms is their cherry-red trousers. The piece bears the evidences of skilled work- ™manship, and Mr. Arthur has permitted few lapses in its action. Two situations are fairly stirring; one is to be found in the seccnd act,wnen the hero thrusts his sword through a screen behind which his rival is hiding; the other exciting episode is in the third act in the gun room of a prison fort- ress at Candahar. The gun is fired with stunning effect, but the hero, whom the wicked colonel had intended should be blown to smithereens, is rescued by timely intervention and foresight of the heroine, in accordance with the law and logic of melodrama. Special care seems to have been taken in mounting the melodrama, the scenery and costuming being faithful in de- tall and rich in effect. The company is meritorious. “The Two Orphans.’—Kate Claxton ap- pears at the Academy next week in her well-known character of Louise, the blind girl, in her agnificent revival of “The ‘Two Orphans.” Her rendering of this part has always had a deep hold pon the pub- lic imagination and first gave her reputa- tion as an actress of intrinsic worth. For this engagement Miss Claxton has en- POCSES: SOROEOOD Pains In the head, chest, arms, shoulders, limbs, due to neuralgia, the “prayer of the nerves for pure blood.”* " Feed the nerves upon pure, sourishing blood and the pains disappear. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. Hood’s Pills ti.femnd vensncial 28s. Theater-goers with $2.98 #2: oe aged an unquestionably strong company of players. “The Two Orphans” with Claxton as Louise ts a great favorite and bears being witnessed many times, and Will doubtless prove a drawing card at the Academy next week. “The Ens! "—One of the most stirring dramas of the season, where laughter al- ternates with tears and pathos and comedy succeed each other with such rapidity that the audience is in doubt all the time whether it should be serious or mirthful, is promised at the Grand Opera House next week. “The Hnsign” is one of those plays. pure and wholesome, which has an Irresistible attraction for every person rightly constituted. The plot of “The En- sign” {is founded mn the Mason and Slidell episode of 11861, during the civil war. Mason and Siilell are supposed to be in Cuba preparing! to make their way to England to act forthe confederacy. The English ship Warttor and the American ship San Tacinto- are quartered in Ha- vana. Lieut. Blythe of H. M. 8. Warrior plots to embroil Ensign Baird of the American vessel in a quarrel, thus detain- ing the crew and allowing the escape of the confederate envoys. So far does “The Ensign” deal with war. In the quarrel which Blythe picks with Baird, the former is killed and the latter recetves a court- martial sentence of death. His pardon is secured by the pleading of a little child to the President. The performance is made delightful by a mcst capable com- pany of even balance, which insures a very artistic production. New and appro- priate scenery, painted specially, and splen- did settings are promised. Weber <nd Fields.—Weber and Fields’ own company which will be Manager Ker- nan’s attraction at the Lyceum next week, is undouttedly the most complete vaude- ville organization in existence. Among the prominent names appearing on the pro- gram are those of Weber and Fields, the acknowledged Napcleons of dialect com- any, who will introduce for the first time in this city their latest creation entitled, “The German Senators at a Ball Game.” Amorg others appearing with this magnifi- cent company are Lottie Gilson, the charm- ing and petite little artist, the petted favor- ite of New York, who has become famous by her fascinating rendition of saucy com- positions; Bobby Gaylor, the inimitable Irish dialect comedian, who for the last five seasons has appeared at the head of his own company; Caron ard Herbert, the comedy acrobats; the Three Avalos, the world’s greatest xylophone players; Lew Hawkins, the eccentric black face come- dian; Forest and King, the refined sketch éuo, aad Aiburtus and Bartram, the col- lege boys. The Stoddard Lectures.—The Stoddara lecture sezson about to begin at the Co- lumbia Theater will attract the notice of the many friends cf the lecturer in this city, who have become accustomed to con- sider his brilliant entertainments as among the things indispensable. Apparently he was never better fitted to give ther pleas- ure than this year, when to the delight of visiting notable and interesting places in various parts of Europe he adds the entire novelty in his record of a lecture on an American theme, in preparation of which he made a greatly enjoyed trip to and through the Yellowstone Park. That these lectures are especially attractive {s made evident by the reception accorded to Mr. Stoddard in the cities where they have al- ready been given. The immense success which he is now experiencing in Boston is but a repetition of that reached in Chicago, Philadelphia and elsewhere. The sale of season tickets will begin at Metzerott’s to- morrow morning. Fisk Jubilee Singers.The famous Fisk Jubllee Sirgers, after a tour abroad, where they met with great success, will give two concerts ir this city, one at the New Na- tional Theater or Sunday evening next, and one at the Universalist Church, corner of 18th and L streets, next Wednesday evening. Few organizations have had such success here as the jubilee singers. The old plantation melodies, as they sing them, still linger in our memories. The European press is full of the most complimentary notices of the singers, and those who have heard them know that no praise of their work can be too strong. The singers will undoubtedly be greeted by large houses. The box office opers Thursday, January 21. “The Scarlet Letter.”—Rev. Dr. A. G. Rogers’ lecture on Hawthorne's “Scarlet Letter,” which took place at the Church of Our Father last night, served to attract a large audience, whieh listened to the lec- turer with the greatest amount of interest. Dr. Rogers’ lectures are always enjoyable, but his effort last night went beyond even the expectations of his audience. The moral lessons drawn from the vivid story were excellently chosen, while a most con- cise and clear statement was given of the purpose of the book. ‘The characters were described and to each one was given the added force of Dr. Rogers’ eloquence. Organ Recital.—The first of a series of organ recitals to be given at the Pro- Cathedral Church of St. Mark’s was given at that church last night at 8 o'clock. A large audierce was present, and the musi- cal part of the entertainment was all that could be desired. The organists who figured in the recital were Mr. Thorald_Jerichaw, Mr. H. Clough-Leighter, Mr. James W. Cheny and Mr. F. E. Camp. Those who took part in the vocal numbers were the church choir, Mrs. W. L. Wilson, Miss Emma Brock, Mr. H. O. Simons, Dr. G. F. Johnston, Mrs. W. S. Torbert and Mr. E. Berkeley Griffith. All of the numbers were given in splendid style, and, while the organ was tested in every way, it responded to every effort put forth by the musicians who vlayed upon it. Washington Orchestra and Associated LOCOCO EEE OEE L OND ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for its great leavening strength and healthfulness. Assures the food against alum and all forms of adulteration common to the cheap brands. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. CITY ITEMS. eS A Decided Novelty. The Philadelphia Oyster House has a tank of Potomac Black Bass, and a person desiring a treat should visit this establish- ment. One can choose their fish, alive, and in fifteen minutes have it served in several styles. The flavor will be found to far surpass that of fish that have been packed in fce or even kept a day. Call and try a Black Bass grilled. 1 siete ai The pavement in front of No. 54 H street northwest is in @ dangerous condition, so the police reported» today. Broken pave- ments in front of{1928 9th street, 1217 and 1219 D street southwest, and at 6th and I streets southwest were also reported. SS Only One HausCan Be Finest. Folks who've tried all kinds say ‘Dove Brand” Hams arewaaily the mast delicious, Miller & Krogmana, €enter & N. L. mkts. 1 ———- Job lot of Potted and Deviled Tongue, 10c,, for next few.daws 5c. can; 4 Ibs. Cal. Prunes, 25c., worth: 10c. Ib.;) Pure Rye Whisky, 5 yrs. old, Port Wine, rich and crusty, 85, SOc qt.; Rock and Rye, S0c.; Holland Gin, 0c. bot.; Golden Cataw- ba, 25c. hot. P. R. ELSON, 934 7th st.n.w.1 There is a sewer strap in a dangerous condition in alley:near 41-2 and H streets southwest. This mogning the sewer de- partment was notified of the danger in or- der that the necessary repair may be made in time to avoid an accident. ———— Quality Knowing Folks will especially appreciate the excellent qual- ity of Beef, Mutton and Lamb I am show- ing this week. Nothing finer shown in years. J: H. BUSCHER, 539-41 Cent. mkt. 1 Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf —— Once a “Partridge” Ham, always a Partridge Ham. No other is.so en- joyable, because Partridge Hams are finest. a in all markets. N. H. Shea, 682 Pa.ave. alae NE Most Delicious Breakfast Dish Tos cen seme ee ee our famous Sausage. We make all kinds. J. A. AUGUSTERFER, 856, Center mkt. 1t The King.of Pills is Beecham's... jy8-dly Chotrs.—The coming concert of this organ!- sation at the Academy of Music next = day evening, January 24, will mark a de- cided advance in the musical work in egshingteo,- because it will result, it is hoped, © establishment of a perma- nent orchestra that will be constantly at work with a chorus force, thus getting the training #0 necessary to the perfect rendi- tion of oratorio and concerted music. In the Associated Choirs the choral force is composed of the following well-known choirs: St. Matthew’s, St. Paul's, Immacu- late Conception, St. Stephen's, Holy Trin- ity and St. Patrick’ The soloists of these choirs are among the best of Washington's singers, and their presence will greatly strengthen the ensemble. The program for this concert is a miscellaneous 01 and will consist of selections from the “Masse Solennelle” of Gounod, namely the Sanctus and Plenisunt, and Credo, for full orches- tra, chorus and soli, and selections for soloists and for the orchestra. The solo- ists for this concert are Miss Blanch Mat- tingly, Mrs. Margaret Nolan Martin, Miss Rosa Cayce, Mr. W. D. McFarland, Mr. Bernard A. Ryan, Mr. John H. Nolan, Miss Bertha Lucas, violin virtuoso, and Mr. Chas. Thierbach, ‘cello virtuoso. Seats are now selling at Droop's. z ———— Things Worth Knowing. Every time a person is confronted with some puzzling question the need of such a book as The Evening Star Almanac for 1897 is felt. Answers to all sorts of queries and thousands of facts not printed else- where are found within its covers. It can be obtained from all newsdealers and at the counting room of The Evening Star. 25 cents a copy. ee American Colonization Society. At the annual meeting of the American Colonization Society yesterday Mr. J. Or- mond Wilson and Mr. Reginald Fendall were respectively re-elected secretary and treasurer. Bishop Hurst was elected a member of the executive committee to fill the vacancy caused by the death cf Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Addison, and the other members were re-elected as follows: Rev. Dr. Byron Sunderland, chairman; Mr. Reg- inald Fendall, Judge Charles C, Nott, Dr. William W. Godding, Rev. A. J. Hunting- ton and Mr. J. Ormond Wilson. ees Very Nice White Pine, Dresned, 2c. per foot. Libbey & Co., 6th and N.Y. ave. — Advertisement. oe A Visit to Mystic Shrine Temples. Imperial Potentate Harrison Dingman of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, will leave today on an ex- tended cfficial visit to temples of the Mys- tic Shrine. His itinerary will extend as far as Detroit, and will include besides, Maine, Vermont and New York. He will be gene about two weeks. Imperial Re- corder Benjamin W. Rowell of Boston will accompany the imperial potentate to De- troit, where arrangements will be made for the next annual session of the imperial council, to be held there June 8 and 9 next. In advanced stages of Consump- tion, Scott's Emulsion soothes the cough, checks the night sweats and In this way it prolongs life and makes more comfortable the last days. In prevents extreme emaciation. every case of consumption—from its first appearance to its most advanced stages—no remedy promises a greater hope for recovery or brings comfort and relief equal to Scott's Emulsion. Book on the subject free for the asking. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. 20 AMUSEMENTS, COLUMBIA THEATER... - TONIGHT. BARGAIN MATINEE TOMORROW, and 50c. Regular Matinee Saturday. Al. G. Field’s Combined Minstrels. LARGEST AND BEST COMP! IN AMERICA. More Comedians, Specialties, Singers, Dancers and more money invested than in any other similar enterprise. Next Week—THE CHERRY PICKERS. Mr. Leon Vincent, Nephew of Bishop Vincent, WILL LECTURE AT St. Stephen’s P. E. Parish Hall, 14th st., Columbia Heights, Thursday eve., Jan. 21, at 8 o’clock. suvject: Oliver Wendell Holmes Tuesday eve., Jan. 26, at 8 o'clock, Ja20 : Charles Dickens. i SE LECTURES, ‘pring Course in the embly oeeatentaboa Hall of Philosophy ‘Thursdays a 5 January 21—A. R. SPOFFORD, ES . CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY: ” i ieee The Library and the University. Janua: 28—A. R. SPOFFORD, EsQ. E CONGRESSIONAL Linwaltr, | 2 OF THE The Choice of Books. pruary 4—GEN. A. W. GREELY, CHIEF SIGNAL ‘The eee at mt fee Geographic evolution. February 11—GEN. A. W. .. P = cbruary 11_ GE GREELY, CHIEF SIG ‘The Trans-Mississippi Region—Its Economic Development, S. M. CARTER, U. S. SENATOR; os AE me G.P.ALU. of AL; : Be ee * ‘A’ Discussion of Methods of Prevention (Father Mathew Lecture.) March 11—REV. JNO. J. GRIFFIN, Ph.D., FESSOR OF CHEMISTRY, CATHOLIC U. VERSITY, st Epoch Makers in Chemistry (filustrated). March 18—DR. D. 8. DAY, U.S. GEOLOGICAL 0- NI- SURVEY; March 25—DANIELW SHEA’ PhD, PESS! larch 25—DANIEL W. » Ph.D., PROFES: OF PHYSI ATHOLIC UNIVERSITY; sss Roentgen Ray Phenomena (Ilustrated.) April 1—DR. D. 8S. DAY, U. 8. ‘GEOLOGICAL URVEY, Brery Moniay at Sus" Ws oa Carrol ery y at 4:45 p.m. Hon, . Wright, LL.D.. on Social Economics, Os All of these lectures are free to the public. Ja20-law2t Willard Hali— Last Week of Lumiere’s. CINEMATOGRAPHE, Don’t miss this last chance to be so charmingly entertained by the marvel of the age. Dally at 2:30, 4:30 an@ 8:15 p.m. - Admission, 50c. Children, 25c. No reserved seats. jal9-tf Gece THEATER. Week beginning Monday, January 25. The Great New York Success, TheCherry Pickers MATINEES THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. Sale. of seats begins Thursday. — §al9-4t,20 BE: é MATINEES ©, Monday, 4 ‘Tutt inig GREAT RECORD BREAKERS, Gilmore and Leonard, HOGAN’S ALLEY. Week—* 8 ” In Curing orturing Disfiguring kin Diseases Cty I. CUTICURA REMEDIES are sold thronghout the oTICURA, 35e.; RE- AND. CHEM. “All about it Boston, VU. AMUSEMENTS. HE LAFAYETTE. MA’ ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT OF MR. RICHARD MANSFIELD, MISS BEATRICE CAMERON ‘And the New York Garrick Theater Stock Company, under the management of Hoyt & McKee. TONIGHT— King Richard III. A Bi Sern Jalg-24tt < WILLARD, rt ‘ar on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- Evenings and Wednesday Matinee as BAILEY PROTHERO, in “The Rogue’s Comedy,” By Henry Arthur Jones. WILLA Will ay eneral Adntission, 2 ‘Thursday ing (only time). “The [Middieman.’ Friday and Saturd Seats on sale THURSDAY MORNING, 9 o'clock. Jalose N EW NATIONAL TH Eng OTIS SKINNER. Tonight last time of A Soldier of Fortune. Thurs. and Mat. Sat., ROMEO AND JULIET; Fri., HAMLET; Sat., double bill, MERCHANT OF VENICE and KATHER! AND PETRUCHIO. Next Week W. H. CRANE. ja20-200f New National Theater. TH LE OF SEATS S$ TOMORROW AT 8:30 A.M. FOR TUE ENGAGEMENT OF Wim. H. Crane IN HIS GREAT SUC A FOOL OF FORTUNE a20-28tf By MARTHA MORTON. BE CADEMY—PRICES, 25, 50, Wed. and Sat. ’M IN Se NUMEROUS NOVELTIES | O D EXCLUSIVE FEATURES! | l Heit KENTUCKY. Neat KATE CLAXTON I Week THE TWO ORPH. ACADEMY OF MUSIO. Jam. 24, Sonn First Concert Washington (i | Ja1s-20t¢ SUNDAY EVENING, Orchestra Henry Doi and Associated Choirs. | PRICES: 25c., 50c. and Te. Seats now on sale at DROOP'S. Steinway Piano used jale-7t DANCING. catpwsus acaveny, Cor. 5th and H n.w., Toemfay and #yiday evenings. Private lessons given daily by sppotetment jais-1st> ‘They have no competitor, and tlby can have no successors—Detrolt Free ress od NEW NATIONAL THMABRH > we UNDAY EVENING, JANUARY 24. UNIVERSALIST CHURE! -~ Corner of 13th and''L stréets— WEDNESDAY EVENANG, JANUARY 27. TWENTY-SIXTH —SBASO) THE ORIGINAL COMPA FISK Jubilee Singers. Returned from a two years’ tour abroad, winning new laorels in the old world. ALL THE OLD FAVORITES! 1871. it’ wonderful ? music Is above criticism, for it cannot be classad Tih any other, It is sitnply the heart beating out Joud.”—San Seats, 25, 50 and 75 cents, to location. Bor open ‘Thursday, denen 2 gt, theater Wareare os KEENs LYCEUM THEATER. Matinecs ‘Tuesday. ‘Thureday’ and AL. REEVES’ BIG BURLESQUE CO. 25 Nat WEBER & FIELD 2 Raere FIELD'S OWN SHOW. "THE ANNUAL Charity Ball FOR THE RENEFIT OF THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, To be given WEDNESDAY. January 20, at the NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY. Tickets’ may be ured from any of the board of lady visitors, From. Thompeou Store, the prominent. hotels and at the door the t of the ball. The supper will be a special feature, being provided and served by the ladies of the boa: werything will be of furnish the very best. The Marine Band will the music. SUPPER TICKETS, 50 CENTS. PATRONESSES. Lady Pauncefote, Madame Patenotre, Baroness Thielmann, Wiilard Brownsom, Eades, Clifford Perin, Patten, Calieron Carlisle, Andrews. ‘Mrs. Harriet’ Lane John- ston, ira N. 1. Anderson, Mrs. Townsend, Miss Riggs, RECEPTION COMMITTED. Mra. FLOOR COMMITTEF. GFORGE HOWARD, Ch: Dr. Charles Bispham, J. lenny A. Bowers, Francis Hastings, P. Lee Phillips, Charles Poo B. Sands, 1 nt Sidney’ A. Staunton, ‘Dr. Richie Stone, Arthur W. Addison, John M. Biddle, Jesse Brown, Frank Michler, Charles L. McCwal Lieutenant Thos. 8. Rodgers, Clay Ray, It Perry, jr., W. TL. herson, Woodbury ‘Hin H. Moses,” Alexander Britton, Geo. Helle Thompson, Samucl Maddox, Ralph Jenkin Chatard, Edward McCauley, George M. H. Magroder, Frank Andrews, Jack Lindsley, Horace Wescott, Richard Weichtmat Dr. Alexander Magruder. USN A Me Kenne: jc, Arthor Mis, Walter Jalsa Convention Hall, cor, Sth and L sts. now. Real Ice Skating. Every Afternoon at 2. Every Evening at 7:20. ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY— MR. GEO. A. MEAGHER, Champion Figure and Exhibition Skater of the World. ning at 9 o'clock. Exhibitions Every day afternoon at 3 ADMIS CENTS. Special classes every morning, 10:30 to 12:20, Jais Satore CoLUMBIA THEATER. STODDARD LECTURES Th NOVEL! INTERESTING! BEAUTIFULI NEW LECTURES EUROPE, AND MR. STOPPARD FIRST LECTURE ON AMERICA, 1—HEROIC AND ROMANTIC SCOTLAND. OLD ENGLAND. 4—OLD AND ) 5—ATHENS AND V To be give: SEA B SALE of COUL after THURSD Prices, $1.50, Seat for 5 Lectures. BURDITT & NORTH, M VANT = TODDARD : 925 jal6-at* CoLUMBIA, THEATE JANUARY 25 Matince Course of + 3,6, 9, 11, 4.8, 10, 12, I 26, Lectures. E at 4:15. HarryFurniss, THE GREAT LONDON CARICATUE Will entertain Washingtonians with bis cel sketches entitled “THE HUMORS OF PARLIAM BRICA IN A HURRY D STORIES. and $1.00. AND 29. gach afternoon Reserved se Thursday. je opens ja18-214 “KARI a “FATHERLAND.” Sole KARL + Spinging Wheel, ete. | 15, 25, 50 & 75c. All Seats Couponed. A good seat on first floor for 25 CENTS. NOTE, Seats in Box, $1.00. Next Attraction—THE Att E IGN. jalS-6t CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, Australia, Hawaiian Islands, Central America. Special rates for freight or Tr choice of Toutes; private cars to rent; special tourist ir ties; free maps and pamplilets. R. J. SM Agt.. 49 So. 3a Philadelphia. my2-shw, lyr WASHINGTON ORCHESTRA, 40 PIECES. H. DONCH, Director. Music farnished for ail oe- Orders left at 608 H st. now. will ree ceive prompt attention. a ae: I COLUMBIA ACADEM i, of the sichis of Weehington, Cycling tanght en rgen The cycling crate. @ 12,000-ft. floor. Competent instructors. swall. Music every evening. 224 and P streets, ‘Take F street cars. EXCURSION Y. QUICK SERVICE BY RAIL. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. and 13% st. road colum. in this paper. Fort Myer, Arlington, Falls Church. Elecuic Cars from Aqueduct bridge. 624-1m W.. A. and F. ©. RY. 00. Steamer Macalester MOUNT VERNON, ‘Tomb of Washington, Datiy, dexcept Sunday}, At 10 a.m., returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50c. Admission to grounds, 2b cents. ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER. Tickets, with Mount Vernon coupon, ‘Will also make river landings ill al ce river ‘as far ns Glymont, stopping for freight and passengers both wi For charters, etc., apply at office of steamer eoeltt L. L. BLAKE, Captain. Norfolk & WVashington Ss 3. HART BRITTAIN wank Ste Schedule see Rails jav-tt amboat Co.