Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1897, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, . TUESDAY, .APRIL 13, 1897-14 PAGES. Se LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Hoyt's Steer.” Columbia Theater. Zenda. Grand Opera House.—“Jim the Penman. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater._The Rentz- Santley Company. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Miss Olga Nethersole in “Carmen.” New National Theater.—Charles Hopper in “Chimmie Fadden.” Willard Hall._Exhibition of the Blograph. Vitascope Hall, adjoining Columbia Thea- ter.—_Edison’s Vitascope. 427 7th street—The Crystal Maze. Masonic Temple, 9th and F streets north- west._Easter Festiva! for the benefit of the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church of the District. ge TOMORROW. “A Texas "The Prisoner of EXCURSIO Steamer Macalester for™ Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate lard‘ngs at 10 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 13'% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:40, 10:05, 11 a.m. and Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from S$ a.m. to 8 p.m. soanies Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. —_—__—»—_—— HAVE HOT CROSS BUNS For GOOD FRIDAY breakfast. We make real English buns. Send in your order as early as po:si sie,pl-ase.Frss2li’s,1427N.Y-av. acostia police have been asked to find an op face nickel watch and the man who stole it. The request was made by James Adams, who lives on Railroad avenue. pee PriceArbuckle’s Coffee lower. Johnsicn’s,p.4. Soe oA STORAGE—FIREPROOF BUILDING. Empire Carpet Cleanirg Co., 631 Mass. ave. Carpets and Mattresses Renovated. ee ak Electric Fans, Lights, Bells. J.H.Kuehling. Celebrated Leonard dry-air refrigerators. Low prices. A. Eberiy’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. Between 7 and 10 o'clock last night bur- glars visited the premises of William A. Taylor, No. 804 4% street southwest, and robbed the clothes-lne of the week’s wash. The line was not stolen. eae For Spring Lamb and New York Roast go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center Mar- ket. Corned Beef a specialty. HUYLER’S EASTER OFFERINGS. A large variety of novelties to be filled with delifious Ronbons and Chocolates. Meke the selection carly at their store, corner F and 12th sts. iecaniit tn eee Last Saturday a man hired a bicycle at the store of Jones & Burr, 513 Sth street, and failed to return it. The wheel was an Envoy ‘0. 18.781, and the police have been asked to find the man and wheel. —————— SOMETHING NEW! Blue flame ofl cooking stoves. A. Eberly's Sons, 718 Tih nw. Ligatring Rods. Kues.inz,125 & 1220 Pa.av. ROUGH DRY LAUNDRY, 24c. per dozen. 1533 14th st. n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. A Novel Window Show. Saks & Co. have utilized one of the big 7th street windows for an Easter display that will prove specially entertaining to the children. An immense Easter egg, six feet high, covered with natural mosses ard lichens, stands in the middle of a nest of green, around which are sporting in- nemerable squirrels and birds. Through a pumber of cracks glimpses are caught of the inside and of fairies flitting hither and thither. Hidden electric lights give a bril- lant contrast to the deep brown and green of the outside. gees Boards, 12-in., le. per foot. Libbey & Co. ~—Advertisement. ee ee . Taking the Census. The police have not yet completed the work of taking the census, nor fs it ex- pected that the work will be finished for several days. Lieutenant Boyle of the third precinct Is the only Heutenant who has made his returns to headquarters. The figures show an increase of only about 600, which is only about one-half the increase when the census was taken before. Should the other precincts make no better show- ing the increase will be unusually small, as compared with past years. Although the other precincts have not completed their work, it Is thought at least two of them will shew a decrease in the population since the census taken two years ago. —_—~——__ 88.50 to New York and Return. ‘The B. and O. R. R. will sell round-trip tckets to New York for all trains, includirg the Royal Blue flyers, April 26, good for re- turn until April 2), inclusive. $6.50 for the round trip.—Adv —E— His Destination. Walter Wyman, who said he came from Rockville, Md. and was bound for “heaven or purgatory.” he was not sure which, was before Judge Kimball today, and was held to await the result of further investigation into the circumstances as to how he reached Washington. Wayman was arrested last night on 22d street northwest by Policeman Cornwall, » While wandering aimlessly about and un- able to give any account of himself. The accused told Judge Kimball that he was tied in Rockville and brought to Washing- ton, where he was released. —>—__ Small’s Easter Flowe: lth and G sts.: and 1158 Broadway, N. Y. Don't miss seeing our Baster display.— Advertisement. gees Boards, 12-in., Ic. per foot. Libbey & Co. ~ Advertisement. ——+__ End of Fishing. Tomorrow is the last day for bass fishing in Maryland and Virginia waters until the Ist of June. There fs a severe penalty pro- ed for violations of the law, and one- half the fines go to the informers. Local anglers are very much interested in the enforcement of the provisions of this act, and with the assistance of the men em- ployed along the Chesapeake and Ohio canal they hope to prevent wholesale vio- lations of the law. ———.___ ‘This ix Not the Largest Store, But it is one of the promptest, cleanest and most reliable butter establishments in the United tes. One price to all, and that the lowest. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.—Adwt. ———— Mrs. Ack! Divorce Suit. Mrs. Laura Crocker Acklan of Cleveland, Ohio, appeared before the joint legislative committee on divorce at Dover, Del., yes- terday and testified in her suit for a separ- ation from William Hayes Acklan of this city. She charged her husband with ex- elty and desertion. ————— An Exquisite Easter Gift ~ Beautiful Flowers, artistically arranged in & box to match. J. Louis Loose, cor.12th & F. —Advertisement ——___. Washington Choir Choral Society. The Washington Choir Choral Society held a mass meeting yesterday afternoon at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The society has only lately been organized, the following offteers being installed by Rey. Walter H. Brooks yesterday: J. Henry Lewis, president; Edw. Scott, vice presi- dent; R. L. Parrott, secretary; E. L. Rob- inson, treasurer; J. ‘T. Layton, musical di- rector; J.T. Walker, assistant musical di- rector; Eugene Compton, Mbrarian, and Wiliam Johnson, assistant librarian. The new society will have its first rehearsal next Wednesday evening. eS Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ———— Boards, 12-in., le. per fect. 6th & N.Y.av. —Advertisemen > If you want anytEing, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. EASTERN BRANCH FLATS Commissioner Ross Speaks of the Necessity for Their Reclamation. _ Addresses Delivered Before the North- Asso- st Washington Citizens’ jon.in the New Temple. “The time is near at hand when the Bal- timore and Ohio Railroad Company will have to have an elevated structure,” said Commissioner John» W. Ross last night, addressing the Northeast Washington Citi- tion. “It will have to come,” “The terrible financial depres- sion has delayed the matter, but the im- provement cannot be delayed much longer and ‘every effort te protect life will have to be made.” __ = These remarks coming, as they did, from one of the Commissioners, were high- ly appreciated and loudly applauded by the audience, which was composed of sev- eral hundred residents.of the section rep- resented. The meeting, which was held in the Northeast Temple, was in the nature of a housewarming, and the audtence in- cluded the families of the residents of the northeast section. An interesting program for the evening's entertainment was ar- ranged by the committee having charge of the affair. The Eolian Amateur Orchestra and the Douglass Quartet rendered several selections. Others who participated in the program were.Mr..and Mrs. A. H. Fre Miss Annietta King, Mr. Charles E. My. ers, Weaver Brothers, Dr. Arnold, Mrs. D. Olin Leech, Miss Elsie Blackstone and Miss Nellie Bishop. History of the Organization. President Tucker during the course of his introductory remarks gave a brief history of the association, “The North- east Washington Citizens’ Association was organized four years ago, its objects be- ing to advance the interests of Northeast Washington by securing its general im- provement id to promote the welfare of its citizen: said-the president, “‘and it has accomplished a great deal in the four years of its existence. It affords the us- sociation great pleasure to welcome to its new home so many citizens of North- east, and especially the ladies.” He was glad to see that the ladies showed so much interest In the association, for with their aid he realized that the association will grow and accomplish much more. The as- sociation, he said, was formed because there was a wrong to be righted, and it was the desire of its organizers to protect humanity. He spoke of the dangerous grade crossings and referred to the Balti- more and Ohio railroad as a “hard-hearted corporation that has no respect for law and no regards for the people.” This cor- poration, he said, has had its tracks within one square of the Capitol for many years, and during the twenty years from 1872 to 1892 125 people were either murdered or seriously injured. In 1892 the number in- creased. A prominent merchant of North- east Washington was deprived of his life and soon afterward a little girl was kili- ed. These things caused the people to get together and talk, and the result was the Anti-Grade Crossing Association was forni- ed. Its object was to abolish grade cross- ings, but the organization soon began to grow ard so many other things were found to do that the association found it nece sary to broaden its work and change its name. The association, he said, has ac- complished a great many good things ma- terial to the interests of the pecnle of Northeast Washington. “If so much has been accomolished in its infancy,” concluded the speaker, “what may we expect of it in its more mature years?” Commissioner Ross’ Address. Commissioner Ross said he appreciated to the fullest extent the good work that had been accomplished by the Northeast Washington Citizens’ Association, and he wanted to congratulate its members for what has been accomplished as well as upon their new home. The new structure, he said, was certainly creditable to its promoters and accommodating to the citi- zens, as it will be a ‘home for ail gather- ings in Northeast Washington. “I believe in citizens’ associations,” said the Commissioner, “for they give the peo- ple an opportunity to get together and discuss their needs.” There is a peculiar form of governmert here, he said, and many lawyers think the form cannot be changed without an amend- ment to the Constitution. The Commis- sioners are always anxious to be informed as to the needs of the citize and this is the most practicable way in ich this can be done. He urged the members to invite the young men to join the association. There are no problems in life more inter- esting than municipal problems just now, and the young men should understand them. All these problems, he thought, should be debated in the committee rooms and fully understood before they are put before the asscciation. For this purpose the committees should be made debating societies. There are many such associa- tions, he said, and the Commissioners have learned very much useful information from them. All appropriations for work, he said, are made by Congress, and while Congress may have its peculiarities in integrity and ability, 1t will compare favorably with any other body of men. New congressmen, he said, do not always take an interest in the District, but when they have been in Con- gress several years they become very deep- ly interested and watch every move that is made. The great trouble has been, he said, that when anything is wanted the citizens so frequently go before Congress divided, whereas with the assistance of citizens’ as- sociations there could be harmony. To Reclaim the Flats. He knew of no more important matters than the abolition of the grade crossings and the reclamation of the Eastern branch flats. After referring to the abolition of grade crossings, as stated above, Commis- sioner Ross had something to say about the reclamation of the flats. The disease- breeding flats, he said, must necessarily cause chills and fever, and the prisoners in the jail and workhouse, who are not sent there of their own choice, deserve a better place to live. He said he was sur- prised to see so many homes built in the vicinity of the branch, where there are few, if any, municipal improvements. To continue this disease-breeding spot much longer, he thought, was not good govern- ment, good policy or good statesmanship, and he was glad to see that Congress had started to recognize the matter in discuss- ing a bill appropriating money to begin the work. It is a matter, he said, that affects the health, beauty and comfort of the city, and he hoped the work will soon be commenced. It has been the fashion, he said, to go to Vienna. Paris, Glasgow and other foreign citles to see the improvements, and he hoped the time will soon come when the people of the old world will have to come here for their ideas. He said he had al- ways taken an interest In Northeast Wash- ington. “A Commissioner,” he said, “is like a man with a thousand children, for there are so many demands upon him that he seldom knows where he is. And I want to Say that tonight Capt. Black is the only Commissioner who knows where he is at.”” D>. Gallaudet’s’' Remarks. In introducing. Dr. E. M. Gallaudet, Pres- ident Tucker told of the many things he had done, and said that his grandfather was the founder of the Deaf Mute College. This caused the doctor to remark that he had been introduced’ as his own grand- father, fcr he had founded the institution and had been identified with it ever siace. The doctor spoke at length upori the early history of Northeast Washington, tellin, of the few country roads through the sec: ticn. He mentioned the fact that opposite the government printing office there was a garden which supplied vegetables to the Metropoiitan Hotel. Old Tiber creek was also mentioned. He told of fording the creek, the course of which was afterward turned into the North Capitol street sewer. The doctor remembered well when Potomac water was carried across the line of the creek in a three-inch pipe to the quarter- master general's camp, and from this pipe the Deaf Mute College got its water. So far as he was concerned, he thought Con- gress had made a great mistake in not solving the railroad problem when the Baltimore and Ohio company was given authority to lay the tracks of the Metro- politan branch. He was gratified to hear what Commissioner Ross said about the solution of the railroad problem, and he hopeg it would soon be solved. In conclu- sion he told of the work of the Deaf Mute College, and said that while people went from here to get methods of education, the foreign countries now have to come here to lecrn in what this college has surpassed them. —_—__ AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Carmen, black of hair and red of lips, .conscienceless and coquettish, was the reigning spirit at the Lafayette Square Opera House last j night. Some stage performers have art without natural ardor and are unsympa- thetic; others have the ardor without the art and are ludicrous. Miss Olga Nethersole has both emotional energy and the facility ef expressing it. AH that she does is inter- esting, and the story of-theheartléss cigar- ette girl, shorn though it was of the emo- tional plea which music lends, touched the heartstrings and made them respond with notes of pity, fear and admiration, though never with affection. The performance is finely wrought out as to detail. It is allowed to run until too Jate an hour, but simple and familiar as is the manner of unfolding the plot, the audi- erce waited in apparent indifference to the passing of time. It is a step backward to. take a story which has been familiarized with a musical setting and present it as a simple drama. Where the artifice of melody has cnce been used to mold the mood cf thé audience, the idea never seems compiete without it, and it was discreet, as well as apropos, to keep the strains of Bizct echoing:constantly from the orchestra. in opera the character of Carmen and the allurement she exerts are accepted more ag poetic exaggerations than as matters of human probability. As Miss Nethersole performs the charac- ter it becomes a plausible picture. Sinuous in motion, languid in repose; passionate or saucy or languishing, she was never for a@ moment the actress; always the beauti- ful, soulless creature who lived for the sun- shire and the caress of the present, nor looked beyond. The influence which Miss Nethersole’s portrayal wields is of course a fascination and not a wholesome charm. It is her soldier-lover, whom she so ruth- lessly degrades, who appeals to the better feelings, and by that appeal sounds the keynote of the work—the domination which a strong, physical nature is by its very recklessness likely to hold over a sensitive, intellectual character. Mr. Nathaniel Hart- wig assumed the role in a most capable Manner. Its exactions are scarcely less than those of the stellar part, aud much of the intensity cz impression whicn the per- formance yields was due to his weil-di- rected exertions. The picturesquen of environment is elaborately reproduced in the staging of the piece. The eye is con- tinually delighted with masses of moving color, as the mimic populace assembles and dissolves. At times there is a deliberation in the solicitude for this phase of the pro- duction which makes it seem rather pon- ceruus in its mechanism. The scenic ef- fects are ceautiful. The dramatization | Henry Hamilton is a dignified effort, whic relies more upon the intrinsic qualities of the theme than upon any disposition of the playwright to intrude himself. Columbia Theater.—Notwithstanding the handicap of a prior appearance of the “Prisoner of Zenda” in this city, with Mr. Sothern in the leading role, a greatly pleased gathering saw Mr. Daniel Froh- man’s company present the dramatization of Mr. Hope's story last night at the Co- lumbia Theater. Mr. Howard Gould, who portrays the character first assumed by Mr. Sothern, was cheered with enthusiasm and the curtain was repeatedly raised in response to the applause, to enable him to bow his acknowledgments. His concep- tion of the role of the fiery-haired English- man, who becomes king to save the king, was strong and consistent, and his execu- tion was forceful and artistic. One could heartily sympathize with old Sapt when he exclaimed: “Here is one more fit for the throne than the king himself!” The theme of the play is the struggle of love and honor, and these mental conflicts were vividly shown in Mr. Gould’s characteriza- tion, and if there was an excess of the lachrymose it was chargeable to the au- thor, not the actor. Mr. Gould has a fine stage presence, his voice is musical, full and well moduiated, and he moves about easily and naturally. Isabel Irving fairly divided the honors of the leading role in her assumption of the attractive part of Princess Flavia. Miss Irving has appeared many times before a Washington gather- ing, and has added to her admirers at every appearance, but never has she cre- ated so favorable an impression as she did last night. The sapport was thoroughly capable, and no character was slighted. Especially commendable was the An- toinette de Maubin of Maude Odell, who was handicapped by an excessively melo- dramatic role, and who at times rose su- perior to it. The rather monotonous part of Col. Sapt was admirably performed by Robert F. McClannin. The prologue was a clear-cut, well presented picture from the eighteenth century, in which Mr. Gould, Mr. Elliott and Miss Reals appeared with especial advantage. The National Theater.—Last night was not “Chimmie Fadden’s” first appearance in Washington, but the fine audience at the National greeted this popular young New Yorker as effusively as if he were making his first, instead of his second, bow, and really needed to be apprised of the fact that he was welcome to Washing- ton. Mr. Charles Hopper as Chimmie sings in the sweetest, most sympathetic voice, and is always sure of an encore or lwo or three, but he is just a size too large for the ideal lad of the slums, and he forgets sometimes to keep his chin siuck out at the proper Bowery boy angle; wnich ain't sayin’ no wrong of de Hopper gent, see? The best impersonations in the cast are the Mrs. Murphy of Mrs. Marie Bates and the Paul Small-bot of Mr. George Nash, with just a shade of the favor to the credit of Mrs. Murphy, seeing that it is so seldom women can be funny on the stage. Each part is a fine imitation of al- coholism, and the interpretation that each player gives of the effect of liquor on the human mind and body is almost worthy of scientific investigation. The character next in artistic merit is the Frencn maid, Hor- tense, as done by Miss Beth Franklyn, who in accent and action is the very type she portrays. And what an unctuous Irish wo- man is Chimmie’s “‘mudder,” as set forth by Fanny Denham-Rouse. Miss Berenice Wheeler, the only change in the cast, is a pleasing Miss Fanny, and “his waiskers” were blown through in quite distinguished manner by Mr. Sydney Price. Miss Irene Viancourt was a pretty Maggie, and Mr. Sheldon was as sad a Larry as Mr. John Flood was a handsome Burton, who car- ried away from the “Small-bot” what he loved best on earth after a drink. Academy of Music.—One would suppose that everybody in this broad land of free- com had seen Hoyt’s “A Texas Steer,” but everybody has not, and everybody inciudes some very well-known people, who have yet something to live for. In Washington more than anywhere else, of course, is this Lest of Hoyt’s plays appreciated at its true worth and enjoyed at its best, for here passes the greater part of it, and its scenes are among those socio-political figures which most please Washingtonians who have come to stay. As presented last night at the Academy, with Frank Keenan as Senator Brander, Miss Stella Kenney as Bossy, Barry Maxwell as the minister to Dahomey, H. D. Byers as Brassy Gall, Miss Lizzie DuRoy as Mrs. Brander, and the other Birts 28 capably taken, there is not a particle of danger that “A Texas Steer” will not do as well as it ever did. The house showed that much last night. Just now, with a new Congress on our hands end the air full of ministers to Dahomey, there is every reason to believe that all of the play’s original popularity will come $9005 50006 0000000000000 In every case of Consumption — Booth’s ““HYOMBI,” the Australian Air” treatment, relieves and benefits. im the first stages it does more. It “CURES BY INALATION.” At all druggists, $1.00, or at office. Send for FREE pamphlet, R. T. BOOTH, 23 East 20th Street, New York. W. 8. THOMPSON, 7 re ‘Wantcie 103 Fifteenth Street, visible to the fone in ibe air aod we take ieee our lungs. it they are harmless unless eer find ta pectectig wena = w it Tange, Scott's ‘Emulsion may “be : the bodys it nourishes fe mai it with the right kind of fat, and puts it in so Degithy a Tcoudfiion that it is well nigh pertstioct? Those Germs per grow ‘and back to {t, and ittwill give the Academy all it can do to carry:what it will bring in. Grand Opera;tHouse-Among ‘the really great so-called csociety. plays of this dra- matic era is Si6 Charlies Young’s “Jim the Penman,” azstory. of fraud and forgery, in -which, after: yeirs of success, the forger is broughtito the end of his tether and dies in the-very midst of that society in which he was least suspected. This play is anothen proof of the wine adage that age does not detract, and there is the same strong intérest in it now as there was in its bestidays.. As now cast, while it is scarcely tote compared with the casts which formerly characterized its presen- tation, there is::such talent as makes the play eminently )worthy--of- being seen and heard, as was mest unmistakably evinced last night. by the: applause which followed it from the ‘beginning to the end. The cast. includes Harrison J.: Wolfe, Clement St. Martin, H. M. Pitt, Edward Emery, J. J. Shaw, gC. Vernon, Chas. Marriott, Fred Meek, May Sargeant, Jessie Lansing and Marte Edith: Rice, ‘who, ‘as Nina, the wife of Jim the Penman, was strikingly handsome and strong. Mr. Wolfe was an emoticnal forger, Mr. St. Martin a vil- lainous villain and Edward Emery, as Capt. Redwood, was a detective. who al- ways detected, and as well was the friend of the audience. All around it wes a re- vival worth reviving, and its manager, M. EB. Rice, is deserving. of praise for do- ing it so well. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The f: company of entertainers, the Rentz, Sent- ley combination, opened at Kernan's last night for a return engagement of a week. The show has been materially improved since last here, and the afterpiece, which is a take-off on the famous Seeley dinner, 4s lively and entertaining. An amusing curtain raiser, engaging the services of a number of pretty and shapely. maidens, not to mention several side-splitting come- dians, gave evidence of what was: to come. The olio was excellently arranged, and was composed ef elever artists, with new and original specialties. Kate Sefton, Lot- tie Elliott, the Sisters Engstrom and the Elinor sisters were all good in their re- spective acts: Fisher and Crowell were entertaining in their acrobatic act, which was'in all respects a finished performance. J. J. Sullivan retains his popularity, and sang and joked to the pleasure of all. Belle Gordon, the female bag puncher, excelled in her specialty, and kept the bag bounding at @ great rate. Bob Fitzsimmons.—The fighting marvel of the age, the holder of two champion- ships, the middle and heavy-weight: the vanquisher of Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, the prize fighter from the antipodes, came to Washington yesterday afternoon. It was his first grand entry into the capital city after his success at Carson. His ar- rival was the signal for a general turning out of the sports, and when he drove up Pennsylvania avenue in a four-in-hand he was greeted on all sides with cheers. In the evening, under the direction of Man- ager Whitesell of the Bijou, he gave an exhibition at Center Market Hall, and demonstrated how he knocked out Maher, Sharkey and Corbett, using his. trainer, Dan Hickey, as a model. The exhibition in itself'was tame, but served the purpose of giving the public an opportunity of study- ing the famous pugilist.. A vaudevilie per- formance filled in the time the champion did not consume. : The Biograph._The Biograph at Willard Hall began another week yesterday, under a condition of impr vement which has added greatly to the clearress and beauty of the pictures and equally as much to the comfort of the audiences. ‘This improve- ment is the transfer of the iustrument to the gallery from the first floor, and the change 1s worthy of all commendation. The audiences at this unique exhibition arc growing all theiitime, end the attendance Sunday night stowed that the Biograph is a very acceptable and proper Sunday di vertisment. One or two new pictures were added Monday, but all of the new ones for this week will natbe in before Wednesday. President McKinley and guests will ty entertained at a: private exhibition during the week. Colonel Durham's lectures are as pleasing as usual, and his introduction of new characters from the audience are startlingly realistko—to the characters. Miss Proctor’s:Lecture.—Miss Mary Proc- tor’s lecture on “Flowers of the Sky,” at the Columbia Theater tomorrow afternoon at 4:15 o'clock, ‘promises to be unusually interesting. The: lecture will be hand- somely: illustrated by stereepticon slides, prepared under.ithe personal direction ci Miss Proctor ‘and: of her father, the late Prof. R. A.'\Proctor,; Mise Provtor spoke a short time ago at the Calumbian Univer- sity, and delighted a large audience with her, lectureon Other Worlds Than: Ours,” and there is no reason to believe that her second appearance in Washington will be less successful than her first. Miss Proc- tor is thoroughly versed in even the mr intricate phases of astronomy, and has the faculty of transmitting her knowieuse a thoroughly practical and extremely pleas- ing fashion. Colored Y. M. C. A. Fair.—A cake walk was given at the fair for the benefit of the colored Young Men’s Christian Association last night, and had the effect of drawing a large crowd of pleasure-seekers. The con- testants were Mr. Varick and Miss Wheel- er, Mr. Wildy and Miss Richards, while the judges were Capts. Brooks and Dab- ney, Lieuts. Dodson and Walker and Mr. Will M. k. The prize was awarded to Mr. Varick and Miss Wheeler. There will be a competitive drill by members of Com- pany A, Washington Cadet Corps, tonight. —Large- audiences were PPESECISOSSSESOOSESSESSOSES ¢ Baby’s Smooth, 3 Fair Skin Is Due to Hood Sarsaparilla— It Cured Him of Dreadful Scrofulous Sores—Now in Good Health. = “At the age of two months my baby began to have sores break out on his right cheek. We used all the local external applications that we could think or hear of to no avail. The sores spread all over one side of his face. We consulted a physician and tried his medicine. and fa a week the sore was gone. But to my surprise in two -weeks more ancther scrofulous looking sore made its appearance on his arm. It grew worse end worse, and when he was three months old, I began giving him Hood's Narsaparilia. I also took Hood's Sarsaparilla, and before the first bottle was finished, the sores were well and have never returned. He is now four years old, but he has never bad any sign Of those scrofulous sores since he was cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla, for wht-h I feel very grateful. My boy owes his good health and fair skin to this medicine."” Mrs. 8. 8. WORTEN, Farmington, Delaware, Hood’s Sars Is the Best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. Be sure to get Hood's. are the only pitis to take Hood’s Pilissy, %ouypits to take foccccesescocseeecessoneeed OPPO OO LIVOY $ LEOLOD OOP PEODODOPES ESE ES OF EDOM: PO PPGRED OD OVGO ODDO OD OOOO POD A word or two regarding the bottling of Wampole’s Elk Lithia :Spring Water. It is a well# known fact that the majority of waters on the market: are shipped in barrels, kegs or carboys. Waters siiould never be handled inssuch gontainers, as they will!most undoubt- edly deteriarate. Wampole!s Elk Lithia is bottled at'the spring only. It is hermetically sealed under water, so, therefore, you will get the water in just as fresh a state as you would should you go to the spring to drink it. Itis a medicine. We ask you to compare it in appearance and medicinal. virtue to other mineral waters. At druggists. DEWITT W. MERTZ, Manager, 613 15th st. the order of the day at the vitascope ex- hibitions at Vitascope Hall yesterday, and the new views which are being shown elicited much favorable comment, Several new pictures were shown yesterday, al- though none of the old ones were taken out of the exhibition, and the list now em- braces almost every style of picture that possesses the characteristics of life and motion. The vitescope scenes are clear and distinct, and are thrown upon the screen with @ vividness that is startling to those who are not familiar with this sort of a picture. The exhibitions will be continued this week at the usual hours, and the new Views will form one of the main attrac- tions. 7 Castle Square Opera Seasos.—The sale of seats for the season of opera to begin at the Lafayette- Square Opera House next Monday by the Castle Square Opera Com- pany will open at the bex office tomorrow mornirg. ee A Free Demonstration at Mertz’s. A representative of the Rabuteau Com- pany will illustrate the treatment used in beautifying the face and form by the Rabu- teau preparations to all lady visitors at Mertz’s Pharmacy, lith and F, tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Aavt. <— Small’s Easter Plants and Flowers. J. H. Smali.& Sons, 14th and G streets; and 1133 Broadway, New York.—Advt. _——_ He Wan Dena. When the case of Frank Nelson and James Green was called today before Judge Kimball, Officer McDaniel sald that Green wes dead: The evidence showed that on the night of February 27, 186, the two men had a fight, during which Nelson struck Green In the mouth and knocked him down. The policeman got out warrants for the men the next day, but both disap- peared, and since then Green died. Nelson was not again seen by the policeman until yesterday, when he was at once taken into custody. “He was fined $2. gon Boards, 12-in., lc. per foot. 6th & N.Y.av. —Advertisement. — L’Etoile du Nord. The Minnesota Association met Saturday evening at Legion Hall, 419 10th street northwest, as previously announced. Mrs. W. W. Case, second vice president, had pre- pared a most enjoyable program, consisting of the following numbers: Piano solo, Miss Reed; contralto song, Mrs. Adele Croissette Oxley; recitation, Miss Charlie Garner; the Bugaboo Song (original), Mrs. Clifford Howard; Irish dialectic recitation, Mr. W. W. Case; contralto song, Mrs. Oxley; reci- tation, Miss Katherine Garner; duet, in the negro dialect, Miss Hattie E. Hawley and Mrs. Clifford’ Howard; address, Gen. A. C. Hawley; the bugle calls, on a cornet, Mr. L.-H. Wylie. The north star state was out in force, there were frequent encores and great enthusiasm, and the association de- cided to hold its next meeting on Saturday evening, April 24, at the same place. All Minnesotians are cordially invited. BABY'S SKIN In all the world there is no other treatment so pure, so sweet, so safe, so speeds, for preserving, purifying and beautifying the skin, scalp and hair, and eradicating every baby humor, as warm baths with CULICURA SOAP. and gentle anointings with CUTICURA (ointment), the great skin cure. Witicura POTTER DRUG & Sole Props., Boston. ("All Abeut 's Skin, Scalp and Hair,” mailed free. From Pimples to Scrofula EVERY HUMOR "orators scat CITY ITEMS. Easter Baskets, Novelties. Gould, 421 Sth. apl2-5t Js sold throughout the world, a eee ge The fire plug at the northeast corner of 36th street and Prospect avenue is out of order. 25c. on the Dollar Saved On Painting. Rooms pzpered from $2 up. F. G. Nolte, 810 9th st. n.w. No branch. 45-t,th,s-tf ——— Michigan avenue, Brookland, between 9th and 10th streets is reported in bad condi- tion, and the police have asked the street department to make the necessary repairs. > —— RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf The pump at 2d and I streets southeast is in need of repairs. Tested by Time. For Brorchial affec- tions, Coughs, etc., Brown's Bronchial Troches have proved their efficacy by a test of many years. Price 25 cents. for stomach and liver ills. AMUSEMENTS. BASE BALL TODAY. Wahington vs. Toront LADIES’ DAY. GAME CALLED AT 4:15 P. Admission. . and 50c. apls-tt RAND OPERA HOU KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. Ginmencng APRIL 12, Popular-Price Matinees Wednesdiy and Saturday. MR. D. A. BONTA’S COMPANY SIR CHARLES YOUNG’ Sengational Society Dram JIM THE PENMAN - (Arrangement with A. M. Palmer), Presented by A STRONG CAST OF METROPOLITAN ARTISTS. - AMUSEMENTS. OLUMBIA THEATER. TONIGHT AND ALL THE WEEK. MATINEE SATURDAY ONLY. FRONMAN'S GREATEST LYCEUM PIANOS AND, ORGANS. Steinway "27" Pianos Are second to.none! For tomorrow wo offer a T-octave “Wm. Kuabe & Co.,"” fally warranted. Price, $125. iE: F. Droop & Sons, 825 PENNA, AVE. DANIEL, ap! Have —tm cash to spare? It will buy : he of the finest planos ever offer- = ed at anywhere near the price. A Next Week—WALKER WHITESIDE. apl3 You brand-new instrument, iat rade , GREST SUCCESS OF through and threngh; beautiful APADEM THE COMEDY SEASON. Another Big Comedy Season Hit, HOYTS BEST PLAY, A Texas Steer. COMEDY SEASON PRICEs: AU Dress Circle Seats.... . All Orchestra Circle Seats. AMl Orchestra Chairs. : . Regular Academy: Mats. Weduesday and Saturday. Next Week Edward Harrigany in bis delightful creation, “OLD LAY DEu April 26—Hoyt’s “A TEI Othec announcements later. NEw YATIONAL THEATER. SETS ee teas gcaninoh case action, You'll regret it if you ignore this offer? Metzerott Music Co.,1110F apls-14d Pianos-- Slightly Used, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Our rented stock has commenced coming in, and rather than overcrowd our piano room we have determined to sell at a heavy redaction. Kindly call and examine our stock. Terms suit Big Ciscounts fo: ih. packed, tuned ond repaired. John F. Ellis & Co., CHICKERING PIANO ROOMS, 937 Penna. ave. n.w. TO CHINATOWN.” apls-25,t¢ Pianos moved, Every Kvening; Wedoestay and Saturaty Matinees, Return Engagement of Charles Hopper IN Chimmie Fadden. Original Cast and Production. Joyce Bell in and “A MIDNIGHT apl3-20,tf POPULAR LECTURE ON ASTRONOMY apla-3t Are 40,000 People Wrong? That number bas chosen the VOSE PIANO as the most artistic and best. We have them.—— D. G. Pfeiffer & Co., 417 Lith St. N. W. ap13-20a Cash Piano Bargains. Br Miss Mary Proctor Wanughter of the late Prof. Richard A. Iroctor) By COLUMBIA THEATER, WEDNESDAY, April 14, 4:15. p.m. Subject: “THE FLOWERS OF THE SKY.” Tickets, 50c., at Columbia Theater. _upl2-2t* Edison Vitascope, WORLD'S GREATEST MARVEL, VITASCOPE HALL, 1116 F ST., At 2:30, 4:30 p.m. Evening at 8:15. Admiesion, 25c. Children, 15. apl2-6te YALE GLEE AND BANJO CLUB CONCERT, AT NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, MONDAY, APRIL 19, 8 P.M. PATRONESSES. Mrs. Boardman. Mrs, Brewer, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Clagett, Mrs. Dalzell” Mrs. Draper, Mme. de Si- , Gallaudet, Mrs. Hague, Mrs, Hale, Mrs. Mrs. Hay,” Mrs. Hift, ‘Mrs. Hun*,” Mrs, incol, Mrs. McKee, Mrs. McKim, Mrs, McLana- han, Mrs. McMillan, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Shiras, Mrs. Wetmore, Mrx. Whittemore. Reserved sents on sale at METZEROTT'S on and after Mouday, Apri aplo. The Biograph. - Willard Hall. Cash 1s the lever that will move these Pianos out qatckin $165 will buy an elegant high-class Up- right Grand Piano, nearly new and hapd- somely finished case, rich, sweet tone, fine stool and scarf free. $40 will buy a Knabe Square Piano, just the thing for a beginner, Worth $75. Piano Exchange,913 Pa. Av. fel-3m,20_ STIEFF ANOS 521 1ith St. N.W., Near F. - Opposite Moses’ J. C. Conliff, Manager. Knabe Piano Warerooms. A complete display of -the world-renowned KNABE Pianos; aleo a few slightly used at a re- duction from usual net prices. Pianos of good néiffum grade makes trom $250.00 upward, and second-ban@ Pianos from $50.00. TERMS, CASH OR TIME. Pianos to rent, tuned, moved and repaired. Its stay in Washington fast drawing to a close. 2:30, 4:30 and 8: apl2-tt Flowers for Easter. Let the demand for Easter flowers be ever so great, we're fully prepared to fill every onler promptly and satisfactorily. Our array of Fotted plants and flowers is well nigh Imltless, hese are Easter Lilies, Tulips, Jonquile, Hy: cinths, ete.. bere in gorgeous’ profasion, and every ‘wanted variety of decorative plant and flower. — Muderate prices assured. A. Gude & Bro., 1224 F st. apl2-4d JKERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER, ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Tuesdey, Tunreday and Saturday. Rentz SANTLEY BURLESQUE CO. Dall, First time in Washin; ath of the ee “Silly Dinner. 1422 Pennsylvania Ave. Next Week —MORIUS’ 20TH CENTURY MAIDS, de19-28a vie wes OXE NICE SQUARE PIANO, CARVED LEGS AND iu splendid condition, $140; $5 cash und $3 per month. ‘One ‘Square, suitable for beginner. nice tone and action, $40; $3 cash and $3 per mouth, Planes for Rent and Moved. HUGO_WORCH, v4 7TH ST. OCEAN TRAVEL. NORTH GERMAN ST_EXPRESS SERVICE, PLYMOUTH, LONDON, BREMEN. Spree .Tu.,Apr. 20, 10 am Havel.Tu., My. 11, 10am ‘Trave.Tu.,Apr. 27, 10 am ‘Salle. .Tu. 1s, 10am lay 3, 10am Coun BIA THEATER. FRIDAY MATINEE, APRIL 16, 4:15. Song | Mr. R. Watkin Recital. | Millis, THE EMINENT ENGLISH BARITONE. ap3-84. Direction Mr. Ed. F. Guzman. Seats 50c., T5c., $1.00, at Theater. _spt0-st* EASTER FESTIVAL, APRIL 12, 1: Jn MASONIC TEMPLE, 9th and F sts. nw. Benefit of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. SEKY » LONDON, BREM = ‘Thursday, April 22, noom hursday,” May 13," noo PLES, GENOA. jay 15, 10 om SOUTHAMPTC Friederich der Grovs Konigin Luise... GiBRALT. Werra . , a 2 Mi 22, 1 Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m., 28e. Nay 0 aun EXCURSIONS, ETC. Ages te : EUROPE._A 1 GH ITALY, | SWItZ, france, Englind a eB x ‘ otland, conduc Pro AS Mme : J. 0. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIPS Sail from New York every Saturday for Glasgow, vin Londonderry. 3 Rates for Saloon Passage: CITY OF ROME, $70. Other steamers, $50. Second Catin—Rome, $42.50; Furnessia, $37.50; other steamers, $25, Steerage Passage—Rome, $25.50; Furnessia, $24.50; other stexmers, $23.50. For rew illustrated ‘Book of Tours and further information, apply to HEN BROTHERS, General Agents, 7 Bowling Green, N. ¥., or G. W. MOSS, 921 Peuna. ave. n.w., or EDW. F. DROOP & SONS. 925 Penna. ave., Washington. ap3-3ma HOLLAND-AMERICA LINE From New York to Rotterdam and Amsterdam via Boulogne Sur-Mer: 3% hours from Paris or London. SS. MA 2AM. -April 17, 10 a. 8.8. WERKENDAM -April 18, 10 a.m. First cabin, $2.50 and up; second cabin, $36. For information apply to General Passenger Agency, 89 Broadway, New York, or to G. W. Moss, 921 Pa. ave.; EF. 925 Pa. ave., and Crane, Parris & Co., Bobitt House, Washington,).C. mh2-t/th&s6m American Line. GAILLARD. F weary apply GAILLARD. SCH OF LA’ 1023 15th st. n.w.al3 “QUICKEST AND SAFEST ROUTE.’ Steamer Macalester MOUNT VERNON, Dally {except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50c. Admission to grounds, 25 cents, ELBGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER, ‘Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hotels. ap2-tf L. L. BLAKE, Captain. GLEN ECHO CABIN JOHN New York-Southampton (London-Pari was, =| 15, 25, 50 and 75c. ‘Tein-screw U. Satan 3 Steamehips.” eve inesday. fu All Seats Couponed. By new double track line. Take 7th, 14th, U at. | St. Paul...Apr. it 1oam St Louls Niay 12, 10am NOTE. A good seat on fist floor for 25 cents. via Chevy Chase, and Tennallstown cars via | New ‘Nosi-Atr. 21; 10 am Parte’: ‘May 19, 10 am ‘Next Attraction—JOE OTT in THE STAR GAZEn. | Georgetown to Washington and Glea Bebo RR | EMEC 3M, “s. 39 am St Lams, dase oh oan apl2-6t- . mb26-1m* . ABAYEITE .. TONIGHT. Red Star Line. LAPSE STUuDAY MATINEE’ OLAS ARLINGTON, FORT MYER < THE DISTINGUISHED ACTRESS, MissOLGA NETHERSOLE, Direction of DANIEL AND CHARLES FROHMAN. Tuesday, | First time in Washington of Miss Wednesday, | Xethersole's Most Successtal Pro- ‘Thursday 4 se” | CARMEN and ° Carmen...........Miss Nethersole Dumas’ Masterplece, CAMILLE. Time, ____} Camfile. .-.Miss Nethersole SATURDAY NIGHT, FAREWELL PERFORMANCE. —SPECIAL BILL.— Act I-CARMEN. |Act IL-DENISE. Act H—FROU-FROI Act_IV—CAMIL Next CASTLE SQUARE OPERA COMPANY. apls-t AFAYETTE. GYPSY BARON. BEGINNING EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 19 A Season of Grand & Comic Opera CASTLE SQUARE OPERA co. Presenting for 6 Nights and 2 Matinees, Johana Straus’ Bomantic: Mast ri N ? TheGYPSY BA On a scale of Grandeur never before given in city. HANDSOME COSTUMES, SWEET MUSIC AND INTRICATE MARCHES, PRICES, EVENINGS: Orchestra “‘A"" to “Mf! Te. - Mezsarine Box Seats. Bil Te. peer lane ee me ee Entire Lower Floor and : a ‘Mezzanine Boxes. = Se an ‘Wednesday, April 14.- api2-3t _ Beats on GOLUWBIA ACADEMY “2: a Bb Seon ay chastise sinha teens nie es nn oe osetia aoe opts Seasoned ila daca apa | NEW YORK TO ANTWERP. FRIESLAND. WESTERNLAND. SOUTHWARK. NOORDLAND. INTERNATION. Falls Church. ELECTRIC CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE, esas Piese 14 and 15, Cafice, 6 Bowling Green, N, Y. ice, 6 Tow! a A QUICK SERVICE BY RAIL. GEO. W. MOSS, Agent,” mh22-6m $21 Penn. ave. Mount Vernon and Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. und 13% st. Schedule see Rall- French Line. COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE, DIRECT LINE TO PARIS, FRANCE, om, VIA HAVRE. ‘Sat.. April 17. 10 a.m, 3 April 24, 10 a.m, road column in this paper fe26-tt ;E—First-class, Paris, $105 and upward by all steamers except La Norfolk & Washington Inge ctaivey, Bebod ame fo" Pari goth Bowling Gren NY ew, MOSS, 921 Penns A Steamboat Co. Washiaten B.C mits” Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, S ‘Newport, News and all points south DENTISTRY. by the ‘superb powerful steel palace On lasers © ee tog’ ba, the flcting. schedule: | Painless Extracting, 50c. Lr. Yashington.1:90 p-m.| Lv. Vortsmouth.5:20 a.m. | gt Corresponding prices’ Hach acpantneat ia iv. :30 p.m.| Ly. Norfolk. 10 p.m. | Charge of an ‘specialist of . eT ee ee work guaranteed. ‘See larger cs U.8BentaiAssn,7th&Dsts a = = ONDERTAKERS. W.R. Undertaker Fy = 940 F Street Northwest. TAUPE TLL Tees