Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1897, Page 12

— LOCAL MENTION. AWESENESTS TONIGHT. of Cain.” by Mr. John ew Russia.” jrand Opera House iberia. m Theater.—Robie’s Bo- Opera House.—Henry ghbred.” 1 Theater. odwin Willard Hall Exhibition of the biograph. Masonic Temple, 9th and F streets north- west —MeKi nd Hobart carnival al Armory.—Entertainment Sneampment 69, Un- Rifles CURSIONS TOMORROW. Macalester for Mount Il and intermediate Vernon, landings Steamer rshall ¥ 1 a.m. amer Newport News for Norfolk and ress Monroe t 7 p.m. at F Tra! street and Pennsylvania avenue 640, 10 MW am. a > pm. Trains leave 1 Pennsylvania avenue for Arlin: hourly from S a.m. to 8 p.m. Belen ee 40 SPECIAL at Johnston's, pag CITY AND DISTRICT. The Sacugerbuand. ‘The Washirgton Saengerbund will give tts fif th annual is’ session at the ciub house of the organization, 214 C street northwest, t ay ev ing at Soll o'clock, me who attends will be forced to wear a fool's cap, and the yn is adjourned by the p neing will last until 2 o'clock nual ball of the Washington Saen- Pa will be given March i at National Rifles’ Armory > atcn for a railrcad; Congress Heights.— rtisement this afternoon Arlington ¢ Y honors. The serv- accordance with ian Church, of a member sin full uniform a full company H. Harrington, “ party at the bearers were { as fir Tuesdays, Thurs- y 4:21 pm., from 6th Solid train, ar. parlor car. i . Pennsylv 1 information Advt The Board « te on Hotel, 1 by that of the ing Will mber of boch houses of | ell as prominent representa- ti al branch of the govern- m jes many well-known citizens of the t. A large contingent of th will also be a warm wel- Dowell, Gorham, George P! dy and Robert f Lilies of the Worth seeing. Rate to Charleston, 8. €., Ac- of Navat Charged With Larceny. t > pedd pencils and Joseph | in the em ives d with the | of goods from ein admits his entered em- Ostensibly at a Ume, purchasing | this, it is nets at Ivt 716 10 11th a.m. ed with need of such a ar Almanac > all sors of querk ot printed else- covers. It can lers and at the ng Star. id of gooe . our James F. Oyste: sale and retail w York.—Adyt. Chile's in Charge. m leacon of Wash- 1 associate rector of health of ailed, and h will con- charge. It is re- a be t Latimer's, ess.—Advt. belonging st evening of nis house, 911 overcoat Sun Street near ports to the police that containing % and some rom the hall of the trimmed with fur, t from the room of L. reex Nuisances, has filed a suit against ming $5,000 damages be- h and property by the ed to the police pi th street near N. omplains of loud and offensive sounds, of horses, rattling of ve- of gongs, objurations and ns of men, and divers other loud iseemly noises, Also of alleged nox- and unwhoiesome vapors, swarms of files and rats. She is represented by Attor- neys Obeer and Douglass. th !4 MEMORABLE OCCASION emy of Music.— ‘Sidewalks of New ADe tion by the District Women’s Christian Temperance Union. A Letter of Greeting From Miss Frances Willard and the Murse Bill indorsed. ‘The demopvstration of the District of Co- iumbia W. C. T. U., which took place last evening at Hamline M. FE. Church, corner of %h and P streets northwest, was suc- cessful beyond the highest expectations of its promoters and the occasion will be long remembered by all who were present at the exercise: Not enly was every seat taken, both on the floor and in the galleries, but there were scores of persons who stood during the entire proceedings. In the absence of Mrs. S. B. Blaine, who was expected to preside, Mrs. M. B. Platt, president of the District W. C. T. U., occupied the chair. Previous to the hour appointed for the exercises to begin the “Ys” and others con- rected with the organization assembled in the lecture room of the church, and, led by the general officers and the vested “Y choir, M'ss Sadie Drown,, director, proceed- ed upstairs to the main audience room, where they took the seats assigned them, the choir and the officers, among whom * Mrs. M. E..Hartsock, Mrs. S. D. La Fetra, Miss Laura Weightman ena Mrs. Platt, occupying places on the platform. After some preliminary exercises Mrs. Hartsock conducted a responsive reading. ‘The opening address was by Miss Rosa Lee Bartlett, which was followed by a song by Miss Carrie Wise. Temperance Among Boys. Mr. Charles E. Shimp, president of the Young Wage Earners’” Club, made a short address, during which he said that since the club was organized three years ago 2") boys of this city nave signed the pledge. Tae club is row, he said, on a substantial financial b: nd expects soon to have a gymnasium. The aim of the or- ganization wes, he explained, to help the members of the W. C. U. as much as possible Mrs. lie H. Bradley made a speech, ard, in concluding, presented on the part of the V T.U., the “Young Wage Earn- * Club’ with a very elegant banner as a rk of appreciation from the former cf hfulness of the others. Tne banner -epted for the club in a neat speech by President Shimp. Platt read letters from President of the loon League regretting y to be present. Disciplined introdu resentative Morse of chusetts to the audience the chair id her respects to tor Hill of New ‘York for the speech made by him in the in the course of which he was credited with having called the members of the W. C. ‘T. U. meddlers and busybodies 3 attention was paid to the addr of Mr. Morse, who, among other prophecte: predicted that the time will come when it Senator will be much against the law of the land to sell liquor as it is now to sell clothing infected with the smallpox. In oncluding, Mr. Morse urged the temper- nee pvople to stand for their principles at ail times and under all circumstance: After a duet by Miss Drown and Miss Cex, Mrs. R. E. Lanson, superintendent of temperance work among colored children, made an earnest address, in the course of which (as she placed a banner on the plat- form) she sai “For the first time in the history of the estak hment of this department of work in the District of Columbia, which, I be- lieve, dates from ISS, we come forth with a banner. It is this new occasion whic as drawn forth the effort, and mad with the poet that’ new oce: h new duties. What we have taken fourteen years etermine upon will not be lightly prized us, and we hope as the history of this ner may be recalled it will be only to ars to come, Ul of a Victorious fight and the complete overthrow of the Goliath of this age—alcohol. “It contains our department motto, ‘God Love,’ conveying, as it does, a senti- ment so vital to the success of any cause, for if love perv: not our work, both within the working ranks and toward those for whom we labor, our efforts will become as sourding brass and a tinkling nbal. Ww our rani eve! our ment “We have many and large temperance organizations in connection with benevo- lent societies among our people, which they support because they allow to them, in return, stated sick or death benefits These societies, with the obligations we owe to our churches, deter many from coming to an organization to which dues, even though small, are paid, and no tangi- ble benefits accrue. “We are not a race of drunkards. It has been stated that we do not even inherit the taste for strong drink. Much of the ap- petite which is now fastened upon the race s not theirs from choice, and ft is a fact of which we feel proud that the race knows neither a brewer nor a distiller in all of its ranks. “With so much in our favor and with our eyes and minds open now to the rav- ages of intemperance and the terrible ef- of alcohol upon the human system have much to hope for as we train our and girls to adopt the sentiments embodied in the rallying ery of our organi- zation.”* Mins Willard’s Greeting. ss Louise Weightman read a letter of ting from Miss Frances Willard, and mma F. Shelton read one from Di pmmissioner Ross regretting his in- ty to be present. s” were represented by M . who spoke about the “Y ave striven earnestly to increase The absence of numbers, how- no indication of indifference on t to this great temperance move- iss Mary in the Uni States; Miss Minnie Rynex, who spoke about the in the District of Co- lumbia, and Miss Opal Johnson and Miss Hattie Horner, who told what the “Ys, respectively in the United States and the District of Columbia, were doing. After music by the “Y" choir, Mrs, Mar- garet Dye Ellis, national superintendent of the department of legislation, made an rnest appeal for new members. The audience adopted without a dissent- irg voice a peramble and series of resolu- tions requesting the Senate to pass the bill introduced into the House by Mr. Morse, ard passed by it, to banish the sale of liquer from the Capitol. The meeting was closed with music by the “Y” choir and the benediction. Miss Abbie Power was the organist of the evening. —_————__ The sale of antleue in beautiful old furniture, rare tapestry, solid silver, old china, et¢., at Sloan's, 1407 G street nort west, will take place tomorrow at 11 a.m. regardless of weather. This is an unusu- fine collection, and those in seareh of goods should attend.—Advi. gee Increased Attendance. An increased attendance marked the opening of the second week last evening of the McKinley and Hobart carnival in progress at Masonic Temple. Throngs are nightly present and all seem to be happy and pleased. Interest in the voting con- tests appeers to inerease and rival candi- dates are rallying their friends. The guests last evening were the members of Valley Forge Council, No. 51, Jr. 0. U. A. M. The address of welcome was made by W. W. Hall, jr., a member of the McKinley and Hobart Interstate Campaign Club. The Queer Wheelmen, who attended Saturday night. were so well pleased that they went back in force last evening. This evening is assigned to Kentucky, Illinois and Indidna. Speeches are to be made by prominent personages’ from those and campaign songs characteristic of will be sung. In the event of fair weather there js to be a matinee tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 4:30 o'clock. This ts intended. particularly for the little ones. The high water mark, it is expected, ‘will be reached tomorrow evening, fora masked carnivai is the attraction. ‘Everybody is expected to attend in costume. —.—_ $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- $1.25 turn vin Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun- day, February 13 and 14, and will be e_ valid ‘or return passage until Monday, Febru- ary 15. Good on any train.—Advt. such THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1897-12 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS, New National Theater._Mr. Nat Good- win’s popularity was fully proved last night by the large audience that filled every part of the New National Theater. It was his first appearance here since his trip to Australia, and people were glad to sc2 so excellent an actor back upon the American stage. He presented also a new play, called “An American Citizen.” The play was written for the actor, and the part of Beresford Cruger, afterward Carew, fits Mr. Goodwin perfectly. The lines are remarkably bright, and although the con- struction seems rather weak in the first two acts it develops after that and there is genvine interest in the story. Briefly stated, Mr. Cruger agrees to become an Englistman and marry an English wo- man, in order to accept a large fortune Jeft him by an eccentric old uncle who died in England. He does this in order to save the reputation of the firm, of which he was @ member, and which had lost heavily through the defalcation of one mem- ber, who is supposed to have gone to the bottom of the sea. The girl he mar- ries is his cousin, who had been disinhei ited by her father because of her attach- ment for an American, who proves to be the defaulting partner, and who she thirks has perished in the mountains of Switzerlard. The marriage !s simply one of convenience, and the parties separate immediately after the ceremony and do not again meet until a year has elapsed, and then it is at Nice during the flower carnival. Here they proceed to fall in love with each other and here the real interest in the play begins. Of course, complica- tions arise in the reappearance of the for- mer lover, supposed to have been dead, and who ts also the defaulter above referred to. A valet who is continually doing the wrong thing at the right time and a widow addicted to flirtation help to mix things up, but there is a satisfactory end- ing. In every act Mr. Goodwin is thor- ougkly satisfactory and his audience was most enthusiastic. Curtain calls were abun- dant and after the third act he was com- pelled to make a speech, which he did in tnat greceful manner that is characterisuc of him. Miss Maxine Elliott, in the part of Bea- trice Carew, does the best work ever seen by her ere. Heretofore she has been con- idered as a stage beauty, who only nad to wear gcod clothes and to pose graceful Now she has developed ability as an ac- tress, and last night there was as muc praise for her really artistic work as for her beauty. The supporting company is a gocd one, though none of the members have great opportunities. These desery: especial mention are Misses Estelle Mor- timer, Hatiie Russell and Gertrude and Messrs. Wm. Ingersoll, Frazer Coul- ter, Clarence Handysides and Neil O'Brie “An American Citizen” will held the stage until Saturd: . Goodwin will present Lafayette Square Opera House.—“Thor- oughbre#" can be commended as a per- formance that will neither bring a blush to the cheek of modesty nor cause dangerous excitement to the most delicate nerves. It is purely English in its quality and brings Mr. Charles Frohman to attention not as a discrirainating patron of the drama, but as a simple importer of theatric merchan- a It affords an excellent index to the temperament of a London audience. La ter is a good thing, but it may be carried to an extreme, and’so be a source of harm instead of benefit. The piece is, therefore, arranged so that the public shall not be taken unawares; the situations are un- folded with the most methodical decorum and notice is tacitly served that it will be time to laugh at least two or three sen- tences before the jeu d’esprit really hap- pens. Thus the person of unduly suscepti- ble risibilities is warned, and if he should harm himself by excessive mirth, it is en- urely his own fault; the author has exe cised every precaution, and the man ment 1s relieved of all moral or :egal sponsibility The ideas upon which horoughbred” is written are themselves amusing, but they are wholly extrav gant in character, and cannot be adequat interpreted by a small company which la- bors apparently under the fear that it ma do something to sacrifice the imagina dignity of “a supposititious _legitima comedy. Rollicking, graceful and versatile Henry E. Dixey seems more complete! der a spell than was Adonis when ne step- ped into life from marble. He seems to feel the superstition which hovers over the occasion, and does not permit hims«lf be funny until the story formally dem: it in the third act; and then only moderation. The stage setting for races suggests a combination of the dr scene in Richard II and the act of mary in which a brokendown vehicle fig- ures. A tally ho coach and a lawn tent do not suffice to give a picture of a race Cay at Ascot nor can ten or a dozen people produce the impression of an excit-d mob of betiors, such as is calculated to make the auditor hold his breath. But this seem- ing inadequacy may be intentional and due to an impression among London theate goers that holding the breath is a very unhygienic proceeding. There are two or three songs in the minstrel scone. *Appy Little 'Udson River ’Ome” i satire on the negro ditty, as it is in England. There are a number of good performers on the stage, but there is little opportunity for them. “Thoroughbred,” with an abundance of vaudeville interpoia- tiens, might be a very enjoyable produc- tion; as it stands now it can scarcely a peal, in this country, to other than an quired taste. The Stoddard Lectures.—Notwithstanding last night was the third consecutive time for Mr. Stoddard’s lecture on the Yello stone Pd t the Columbia, and it will be given se next Saturday, the standing- room-only sign went up before § o'clock, and hundreds, including many ladies, stood during the entire lecuure. Everybody has heard of the wonderful beauties of Yellow- stone Park, and many have seen them, but they are not fully realized until they are presented as Mr, Stoddard presents them in all the richness of their glorious color upon his canvas. The lecturer, acting guide, carries his audience from the gate of the park through all its wealth of gey- sers, boiling springs, rainbows in the rock: vistas of magnificent scenes, lakes of sap- phire and emerald, an ocean of blue in Yel- lewstone lake, snow-capped summits, and ends at last in a perfect burst of beauty through the Grand canyon of the Yeilow- stone. Surely, no lecture and pictures that Mr. Stoddard has ever, presented, ¢f all he has presented, is so beautiful as this of Uncle Sam's grand national park, whose landseape gardener is the Infinite Creator. Tonight and tomorrow Old and New Rus- sia. The Yellowstone again Saturday mat- inee and night. Acedemy of Music.—The lovers of melo- drama have perennial occasion to thank Messrs. Davis and Keogh for the gifts they shower upon them. Last night at_ the Academy these caterers to the public pleas- ure presented their well-known play, “The Sidewalks of New York,” to a good ‘house, and it {s putting it mildly to say that the house received it with an ovation. The play is in four acts, and is, as its title Indicates, a New York play. Incidental to the piot and playing are some very fine and realistic pictures of New York city, painted by John H. Young, from photographs of the locali- ties. ‘The play involves two villains (Barry Johnstone and Archie Allen) and a hero and heroine (Edwin Shapley and Miss Jove- phine Stopper), who come out, as they al- ways do in melodrama, to the entire satis- faction of the audience. In the second act Harry E. Davis, Harry Winsonan, C. T. Aldrich and a trained bear do some very entertaining specialty work. The feature of the play, however, fs the dive into real water by Kearney Speedy, from the third- story window of a house on the dock, to save Miss Susie Willis, who was thrown into the water by the chief villain. ‘This dive is very thrilling, and Mr. Speedy ac- complishes it amidst terrific applause. A bright bit of character work ix Maggie Le Clair's New York Irish girl. ‘The parts of the play are all very well taken, and the movement is smooth all through. Grand Opera House.—As {f to show what a warm welcome can be given by the peo- ple of Washington to an cld favorite when it Is presented in a competent manner, the Grand Opera House was crowded last night with an enthusiastic audience to witness the opening of the “week's engagement of Bartley Campbell's melodrama “Siberia.” The play itself is not by any means new iv Washington, and were it not for its at- tributes as a melodrama, pure and simple, and the exceilent company presenting ét, it would have gone under long ago. As it’ js, hcwever, it always finds a welcome here and will probably run successfully for many years to come. The scenery used ts weil painted and is an exact reproduction of the scenes intended to be represented. The Jewish quarter in Moscow, the interior of the palace in the same city, together with the courtyard of the Palace of Justice and the mines in Siberia, are well portrayed, and applause was several times stimulated by the scenic effects. James Horne, as the student lever, is excellent, and his work at aa toes Biche the a oe pid he has put upon part. | fenni enmark, as Sara, the daughter of the Jew, adds to charming personality a splendid concep- un- ds wih the m tion of the part. The. other love story is supplied by Charles E. Lothian, as the young artisan, and Miss Margaret May, as Marie, sister to Sama. The comedy part of the play is suppléd! by William Cullington and Miss Frankée sMcCieHan, although it can scarcely be saidsthat the latter is up to the standard estaiiished by the remainder of the company. COne of the best bits of acting in the production is that supplied by Mr. Frank MeCovinick as Sparta, the scheming interpréter, while the governor of the province, the oniginator of all the trou- ble in the play, with Sparta’s aid, is cred- itably taken by Wy D. Emerson. The re- mainder of the cast is supplied in a most satisfactory manner, The Biograph—ini the stead of the cine- matograph at Willird's Hall, Mr. Whiting Allen has placed: the American product, the biograph, andithe results are excellent. There was quite a darge audience last night, though it:was theithird performance of the day, and everyboiy was astonished and delighted. Notablespictures are those of Major McKinley at his home,.the rapids at Niagara, the views at Governor's Island, and, chief of all, the wonderful picture of the New York Central trata, Empire Ex- press, whizzing by at sixty miles an hour. There is a wonderful realism in this pic- ture, which almost compels an audience to jump and run out of the way of the coming locomotive. A pleasant feature is the brief descriptive sketches, thrown in so gracefully by Mr. Allen, whos graceful language adds beauty and color to plain realism, Bijou Theater.—The Brand of Cain,” a romantic drama of more than yassivg in- terest, is the attraction at the Bijou this week, and a large and enthusiastic audi- ence witnessed its initial performance last night. Aside from the merit the play pos- sesses, It is well staged and acted by a company of ability. Indeed, there is not a character that is not well taken, and the four acts are full of dramatic interest. It is the scenery, however, that is entitled to special mention, for it surpasses aiything ever seen at the Bijou. ‘the first act gives in the second scene a picture of the Devil's Chasm by-moonlight, and the effect is very real. This is also true of tne ast act, in which a quarry scene 1s givea vith a truth that is startling. James Leighton was the leading character, assumed by Waher Wil- son, and his interpretation of the wronzed father was strong. Miss Helen Desmond, as his daughter, Phyllis Leighton, was also well received. Jeffrey Gordon, ty Elwyn Stevens, and Nora Logan, by Mamie Sheri- dan Wolford, divided the fun of the play, and contributed not a little to Its success. Miss Lillian Maulsby and Gus Cohan con- tributed first-class specialties. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Te the lovers of vaudeville the performance at Kerna this week is especially recommended. It the Bohemian Company of Burlesque! der the management of Louis Robie. fame as a caterer to the amuseme: is known in both hemispheres. It was a night in Bohemia that the aud looked upon when the curtain went up, and what with a score of pretty and shapely ¢: and several funny come the audience enjoyed the night very mach. Harry Bry- ant, the king of laugh-makers, is included public in the cast, and is funnier than ever. ‘The olio came next, and introduced, besides a number of familiar al entirely ew specialties. Jere If into popularity, lowed with several won for her unstinted « Lowrey, a charming tivating in her rendition o: ng him- Nobriga fol- and Phil and Hatti laughable German s ance concluded with travaganza, entitled “The ‘Curki: Church of Our Fath ‘Christoph; or, the Power of the Cross,” revised from an old legend, and made into an opera by Miss Elizabeth Tyler, was given at the Church of Our Father last night, under the patron- age of the Danish minister. ‘There were a number of Da nan citizens of to be suc was written by. Pro: Denmark, to the libretto furnished by Mi ‘Tyler, and the production was remarkat smooth throughout. The prin were taken by Mr. Harry Murdoc Mme. Wiihelmina Christiani, soprano; Gustav Aschtr, bass; Miss Laura Breret: and Miss Edith . The opera follows the theme of the legend closely, and deals with a young man who wand y from home, is led into temptation, and fails, but fs finaWy brought back by the power of the cross, Theleading parts were taken by the various singers assixned to them in a highly creditable: manner, and the whole production may be said to have been a decided success. Madam Lillian Nordic fadam_ Lillian Nordica makes. her «a here at the Lafayette Tuesday afternoon, Febru- ary 2%, in one. concert, beginning at 4 o'cleck, supported by a powerful company. Madam Nordica is one of the most beau ful women before the public, and is today cursidered the greatest dramatie soprano in the world. At the Beyreuth festival two years ago, at the Wagner Theater, she created a furore, for never had there ap- peared before idience so beau- tifel and art nger as this Ameri- : Following her German triumph, : to America and sang Isolde’ srman at the Metropolitan Opera Howse. Tae enormous sucess she achieved in this role, which is con: the most dificult in the entire lyric rep toire, is a matter of record. She not alone da triumph in the Wagnerian roles, and “Selika’” (L’Afraicaine) and crea but as ‘Aida she is also great, collcratura roles can also s sucecss, as was shi in her appearan in Felina (Mignon). Not alone as an oper- atle singer is Nordica considered great she is cre of the finest concert and ora- torie singers in the world, and the fact tht she can speak five langvages fluently is not against her, elther. “The Sporting Duchess.".—A really markable company will be seen with Sporting Duches > Lafayette Opera House next we se Coghlan, J. H. Stoddart, Cora Tanner, Elita Proctor Otis, Harry Lacy, Louis Massen and R. A. Roberts are names which stand so high in the theatrical world that they set the stamp of approval on almost any play, and when it is considered that “The Spor ing Duchess” ran for 30) nights at the Academy of Music, in New York, it can readily be seen that a genuine treat is in store for theatergoers next week. The sale of seats opens Thursday. Margaret Mather.—The news that Mar- garet Mather is to play Imogen in her pro- duction of Shakespeare's “Cymbeline,” at the Columbia Theater next week, will re- cal Ito theatergoers her magnificent con- ception of Imogen’s counterpart or proto- type, Juliet. There have been many who have essayed the part of Juliet, and many have pleased the theater-going public. Ade- laide Neilson, said to have been the most beautiful Juliet of her day, had the form and face of an ideal women, and aside from that was possessed of talent of the highest order. As to Mary Anderson, the testimony of the best American critics seems to coincide that her conception of the part lacked one essential quality— warmth. At her most passionate mo- ment it was always Mary Anderson that spoke, not the desperate, heartsick, over- whelmed Juliet. Modjeska’s conception of the rele was marred by her strong accent, and by the fact that her age was against her. The Juliet of Shakespeare was a girl scarcely in her teens, and Modjeska made her a mature woman. Margaret Mather, on the contrary, combines the best qualities of Anderson, Neftson and Modjeska. She has the beauty of the first, the talent of the second and the artistic instincts of the last. Miss Mather is the ideal Jultet, in form, in face and in talent,and to judge from her conception of thisspart, her Imogen should prove a landmark/in the history of the American stage. = Five Dollars Per Ton For chestnut, No. This is not pea coal, but a size specially prepared by me. I have the excltsive sale of this coal. J. Maury Dove, 2ist and I, 1626 M, 1206 H n.w., and 13th and D s.w.—Advt. ———._ Quarterly! Conference. ‘The fourth quarterly conference of the ecclesiastical yeatywas held last evening at Grace Church: Officers were elected for the year ahead as follows: Trustees, Chas. Brunger, J. H. Galleher, E, F. Davis, A. H. Groff, Richard Farr, Jno. Vehemeyer, Wm. Brunger, Frank Simpson and L. M. Hough; stewards, A. H. Groff, R. G. Tinkler, Ed- ward Kellar, Dr. A. Coe, Geo. Gibson, D. F. Groff, W. M. Lynn, Levi T. Jones, Ch. F. Broek and Amos 8. Adams. §. T. Terry was confirmed as president of the Epworth League. Resolutions of thanks to H. Michaels and E. F. Richardson, retiring members of the Cis Ad were passed unan- GIVE IT UP. Contract for Wallach School Building Abandoned. The District is in trouble again over the completion of a contract for the erection of a public sczool. This is not: the first time the District has been in trouble over such matters, nor is it the first time they have had trouble with the completion of the Wallach school. Some months ago the contract was taken away from W. W. Winfree, the contractor, and his bondsmen, Messrs. George C. Esher and J. H. Kengla, directed to complete the work. This they willirgly did, and for some time the work prcgressed swimmingly. It is stated, how- ever, that the Commissioners required more cf the bondsmen than they did of the contractor, and several protests have been made by ihe bondsmen, it is said, against what they term unnecessary re- strictions. This morning they threw up the ccntract, declaring they would not com- plete the building. This they did through their attcrneys, Messrs. Malcolm Hufty and D. W. Baker, in the following letter: “On account of the many breaches on the part of the District of Columbia of the contract between it and W. W. Winfree for the adaition to and reconstruction of Wal- lach sclfool, as well as on account of the position assumed by the District with re- spect to the bondsmen, George C. Esher and J. H. Kengla, have been prejudiced, we beg to advise you in behalf of the said bondsmen that they.refuse to further pro- ceed in finishing the contract of the said Winfree.” Building Inspector Brady told a reporter of The Star this morning that he had no knowledge of the action on the vart of the bondsmen until the receipt of the letter this morning. He was surprised at their action. There was only one thing left to do, and that was have the building com- pleted by the District and look to the bondsmen for reimbursement. ee National Geographic Society. The meeting of the National Geographic Society Friday evening next in the Congre- gational Church, corner of 10th and G@ streets, will be devoted to an address by Postmaster General Wilson on the develop- ment of the United States postal service. The following Friday, the 19th instant, there will be a technical meeting at the Ccsmos Club, when Mr. J. E. Spurr of the geological survey will describe the Forty- Mile Creek gold mining district, Alaska, t scene of the boundary dispute. For Satur- day, the 20th, a special meeting has been arvanged, to be held in the National Mu- scum, when Mr. George Kennan, the weil- AV knowa t ler and writer, will lecture on certain incidents of travels in ea: Evrope, including visits to Moscow, Novgorod, a trip down the Volga and cuntai ing in the Caucasus. As this last lecture is not announced in the pr grams in the honds of members of the sce‘ety, they are requested to make spe- note of it. a Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawiings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. > A Pretty Little College Dinner. The Beloit College men living in Wash- ington met at Freund's last night and en- joyed a good ol4-fashioned spread with a jolly accompaniment of reminiscences and Stories. There were present Rev. Dr. H. P. Higley, H. E. Warney. G. H. Cooper, Aaron N. $i er, Lincoln B. Smith, Ralph w. Helmer Bornsteen, D. M. Kellogg, Daniel P. McCormack and J. A. Truesdell. eb not only told over their own good times years ago, but a num ber were able to tell how the old ge which this year celebrates the half-ceniury anniversary of its founding, was progress. ing in all good ways. Beloit was the first Congregational college established in the west, and it having drawn largely on Yale for its professors it has always been called the “Yale of the Wi Last year its doors were opened to girls, and the boys at Freund's last night sole they went throvgh all gram was read from President dwar D. Eaton, sending the ‘greetings of himself and fellow ;~ofessors, to which those pr ent joined in a response, renewing the as- surance of their distinguished considera- tion. 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At a meeting of the good citizenship com- mittees of the societies in the District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union, held last evening in the Calvary Baptist Church, definite plans were decided upon for the Public meeting, which, as announced in yesterday's Star, will_be held on the even- ing of Washington's birthday, Monday, February 22. Mr. W. H. Pennell, chairman of the union committee, announced. that the First Congregational Church had been secured for, this ion. The music will be in charge of the union music commit- tee, under the leadership of Mr. Charles S. Clark. The church will be decorated by a committee in charge of Dr. W. W. Foster of the First Congregational Church. Several addresses will be delivered by prominent speakers, representing different denciminations...and other agencies inter- ested in work for a higher type of citizen- ship. The Itst of speakers will be an- nounced later. Mr. Shanklin’s Funerat. The funeral of the late Mr. George W. Shanklin of Indiana, whose jeath was noted in yesterday's Star, will take place at 4:300"clock this afternoon from the residence of Mr. Justice Harlan, corner of 14th and Euclid streets. In accordance with a wish expressed by Mr. Shanklin shortly Lefere his death, his remains will be <remaced, and the ashes’ scattered over the graves of his father and mother at Evansville, Ind. : : = : ° Loss of Voice. Nothing has been discovered that will so quickly allay all inflamma- tion, clear the throat of all mucus, prevent dropping in the throat, strengthen the vocal.cords and make the voice clear and strong as Booth’s . ‘“Hyomei,” the Australian Dry-Air Treatment of Colds, Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchiti POLAND SPRI HO HIRAM RICKER & SONS SOUTH POL ND, ME., Oct. r Sir:—During the very hot weather gust T took a severe cold and had Ls almost entirely lost my and for sever: got very little skep. [was given ou “Hyemei” anba T received immedia so I rested quite well the niz! 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DI Next Week fest 26 WITH EXTRA = - NEXT WEEK. SPORTING DUCHESS. Direct from a run of 300 NI of Music, NX; THE GRi Rose Coghlan, J. iH. Proctor Otis, Harry Roberts. 200 others. ats on sale Thursday. t the Academy AST: ~ Cora Tamer, Elita Loais Massen, “R.A. St KERNAN & RIFE, Manazers. FEBRUARY 8&8. ‘Wednesday—MATINEES—Saturday Bartley Campbell's Greatest Saccess, THE NEW SIBERIA. New Scenery. New Effects. New Costumes. POWERFUL PLAYING CAST. The Jews’ Quarters near Moscow ‘The Governor's Palace. ‘The Siberian Minos, mlar Prices Maina 15, 25, 50 & 75c. NOTE.—A good seat on the first floor for 25 CENTS. Seats in box, $1.00. AMUSEMENTS. Columbia Theater—roxiur. ™STODDARD LECTURES. LAST WEEK —LAST WEEK TONIGHT AT &, ALSO TOMORROW EVENTING, Old and RUSSI A New Thursday and Friday Evenings, “ATHENS AND VENICE” Reserved sea Te... SrBCi A. ‘On Saturday evening a matinee), to satisfy the ext Stoddard’ will repeat the gre tures, from the full ea. Convention Hail, cor. Sth and L sts Real Ice Skating Every Afternoon at 2 Every Evening (except Monday and Tuesday) at 7:30. No additional charge for ice privilege at afternoon sessions. HOCKEY GAME Wednesday Evening, Fe Washington v Admission........ pri eotitwe Special’ Morning ‘Classes, 10:30 0" foS-24d 10, at 8 o'clock, . Regents “Qur Brains, and What Ails Them,”’ Will be the subject discoursed upon by Charlotte Perkins Stetson, at 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 16, at “THE CHURCH OF OUR FATBEK. at Metgerott’s Music Store. Matinces, Tu Extra. matinec EF The Only ¢ ROBT OHEMI URLES A new company SHAKESPEARE AND LITERATURE, BY The Distinguished Author ‘and Editor, William J. Rolfe, OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY Ife is recognized on beth continen: authority « iy of invest February 15, ‘Shakespeare, the Man.” February 17, “Homes and Haunts of Shakespeare.”’ February 19, ‘Shakespeare, the Poe’ and Dramatist.”’ February 22, “The Baconian Lunacy.” Feb. 24, ‘*The Great Poets.” a be ‘McKinley & Hobart Carnival, Under the auspl: WOMAN'S AUXILIARY: gh AT MASONIC and F To sof the URLIGAN N, TE ASSOCLar nw, INCLUSIVE, FEBRUARY Dancing at 10:80. Special Attractions each evening. $a30-111 Admission, 10 cents, PIANO M AT HOME and other #0 pssons, $1 per hour. Mrs. JONA! 1406 Hopkins st., near 20: aud P a.w. no24-tu. thas, 3un* COLUMBIA ACAL One of the sights of Wast je every evening, 220 am RT BRITTAIN, M mi street cars, \S, E EXCURSIO EI Arlington,Ft. Myer Ballston, Fostoria, Falls Church. National Ceme Cavalry Drills. ¢ cars from AND F. ¢ RY. CO. 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BROWN, 1010 F st. nw. store of Mr. H. fe8-2t* ‘Universalist Church, ee lise FEBRUARY 10, 8:15 P.M., iss oO Maty French Field, Ih Readings’ from the Works of Eugene Field, WILSON SHIR-CLIFFE AND THE ae ee A TTT Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. and 13% st. Schedule see Rail- road colum. in-this paper. Jav-tt Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. Norroik,