Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1897, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1897-14 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music._Edward Harrigan in “Old Lavender.” Bijou Theater.—Mr. J. E. Toole in “Kil- larncy and the Rhine.” Columbia Theater.—Mr. Walker side in “Merchant of Venice.” Grand Opera House.—J. Barton Key's Opera, Comedy and Vaudeville Company. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Morris’ 20th Century Maids. Lafayette Square Gypsy Baron.” New National Theater.—Dighy Bell Heyt’s “A Midnight Bell.” Willard Hail.—Exhibition of the Bio- graph. Vitascope Hall, 1116 F street northwest.— Edison's Vitascope. ee gees EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. White- Opera House.—“The in Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Glymon: and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress iMonrve at 7 p-m. Trains leave 13'% street and Pennsy! avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:40, 10: a.m. and 1 MG and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave 1% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 pm. Steamer Harry Randall _ for Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. SON fer VELATI'S being the popular confection of Washingtonians, Made fresh every day, of the purest, most wholesome materials. Two stores now—64) Sth—140Sl, G sts. nia 5, 11 Colonial Johnston’s bargains in Groceries, page 4. Three disabled hydrants were reported to the water department by the police today. Near 13th and I streets northeast the hy @rant is leaking so that there is a steady flow of water being wasted, while those at lith and Water streets southwest and Ist and Jackson streets northeast need some repairs. =. NO ONE SELLS SUCH LAMB and Beef as that at present shown at our stands! In all our years of doing business we've never seen finer qualities. Home- Dressed, of course. T. T. KEANE, 7th st. end, Center Market. Elgin Butter, 25c.. at Gibbons’ Stands. = a = The new spring helmets to be worn by the police arrived today from Baltimore. They will probably not be worn until early in May. ‘Two energetic ex-department clerks (la- dics preferred) can earn $500 in 30 days. Call at once. HK. A. DINSMORE, 621 7th st. n.w. For Spring Lamb and New York Roast go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center Mar- ket. Corned Beef a specialty. CITY AND DISTRICT. Permitted aa Change Hts Name. Judge Cox has granted the petition of John Edwerd Todd, who asked for author- iy to change his name to John Edward Beall, the petitioner having been adopted when quite small by the Beall family. ———. __ Experts “Crack Up” the Demorest. An honestly built, sturdy, speedy. up-to- date wheel. Goodyear Co.—agts.—807 Pa ave. —Advertisement. a Capt. Cheever's Accident. Capt. B. H. Cheever of the 6th Cavalry met with an accident at Fort Myer Sunday, which resulted in a comminuted fracture of one of his legs. The horses attached to his earriage became frightened, and in jump- ing out to seize them he fell in such a way as to break his leg. His mother and wife were with him at the time. He was taken to the cavalry post and medical aid was promptly rendered by the army surgeon. ———ee The Roentgen X Rays are not necessary to see the extraordina ¥alue of our 5-Ib. boxes butter at $1.35. Their money-saving attractions arrest the attention of shrewd buye: James F. Oys- ter, 000 Pa. ave. "Phone Advt. ——— Central Athletic Club Benefit. An entertainment for the benefit of the Central Athletic Club was given at Odd Fellows’ Hall last night by the Washington Stock Company. Dramatic and vaudeville features made up an enjoyable program, at the conclusion of which there was dancing until a late hour. rd $6.50 to New York and Return. The B. OQ. R. R. will sell round-trip tickets to New York for all trains, including the Royal Blue flyers, April 26, good for r=- turn until May 4, inclusive. $6.50 for the round trip.—Ad) ————— Queer Wheelmen’s Entertainment. A concert and dance was given at the National Rifles’ Armory last night by the Queer Wh en. An interesting program was participated in by Prof. Riordan, 8. Frank Field, Henry Statham, Miss Blanche Muir, Miss Ater, Miss Louise Carson, Miss Mattie Gibs: Mrs. Daisy Louise’ Fox, Miss Blanche Wood, Miss Fannie York At- Lee. and Messrs. Von Boeckmann and Pir- Kin. Dancing was tndulged in after tke program until a late hour. ——— Very Nice White Pine, Dressed <c. @ foot. Libbey & Co., 6th and N. Y. ave.— Advertisement. ————— Sons of the American Revolution. The April meeting of the society will be held at the new hall, corner of 11th and E streets northwest, this evening. After the transaction of routine business a’paper en- tided “Maryland in the Revolution,” will be read by Mr. Charles Abert. The joint committee will recofmend the acceptance of the trust so courteously prof- fered by the Washington Headquarters As- cciation, through Mrs. J. Thomas Swan, -lo the Societies of the Sons of the Revolu- tiow and the Sons of the Ainerican Revolu- tion in the District of Coiumbia, of the custodianship of two rooms in Was! ton's headquarters, near Princ<ton, \t_Rocky Ford. They wiil aiso earnest!y request that a letter be sent to every member of the two societies, with a request that they do everything in their power to secure dona- tions of furniture, relics wal other ma- Jeriais that will be suitable for preservation in the rooms. ———— 6.50 To New York and Re- $6.50 turn via Pennsylvania Railroad. On account of the unveiling of the Grant mouument, tickets wiil be sold at above Yate on April 26, valid for return passage until April 29 inclusive. Good on any train. Stop-over will be permitted at Philadelphia within limit.—Advt. —___ Angling Down the River. Mr. Jesse Middleton, the well-known angler, who lives at Four Mile Run, and Mr. Henry Talbott of this city made a re- markably large catch of bass and pike at Chappawamsic a few days ago. Chappa- wamsfc is only a short distance below Quagtico, and it fs a place where anglers have found fine sport during recent years. Now the members of a club claim that they have the exclusive right to fish the place, but this right is disputed. Sunday the anglers named caught more than a hundred of the two kinds of fish. Most of the bass were small, however, but the pike were of good size. They used only the fly, and, speaking of the trip, Mr. Middie- ton told a Star reporter this morning that the pike were the most vicious fiy-takers in the water, and they usually made the feathers fly.’ Most of the bass were put back in the water by the anglers. m@ Re- $1.25 yivania Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun- day, April 24 and 25, and will be valid for return passage until Monday, April 26. Good on any train.—Advt. ee Aecquitted by a Jury. A jury in the Police Court iate ‘yesterday afternoon returned a verdict acquitting Patrick F. Duffy of a charge of indecent exposure. It was claimed that Duffy gross- ly insulted a lady in the Capitol grounds several weeks ago. He was tried at the time before Judge Kimball, convicted and fired %#. He was granted a new trial, eiected to be adjudged by a jury, and, as stated, was acquitted. The defense set fourth mistaken identity. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Entertainment Tonight for the Continental Hall Fund. Linthicum Institute Commencement Exercises and Other Local Notes of General Interest. ° All sccial Georgetown is interested in the entertainment to be ziven next Mon- day night at Linthicum Hall for the bene- fit of the Continental Hali fund. The Yorktown Socieiy of the Children of the American Revolution will have the affair in charge. It wili be an oceasion rife with patriotic and social interest. As has been published before, the object of the various movements of this society is to build up the fund designed to ccnstruct a memorial to revolutionary heroes and for the pres- ervation of revolutionary relics. This movement is a national one and Georgetown is doing strong work. Con- gressional aid has been solicited and fa- vereble consideration is being given the request. The revolutionary descendants are seeking for the donation of a site on which to constryet the hall—preferably to the rear of the White House. Those who attend the entertainment next Monday at Lit.thicum Hat will be amply repaid for their expenditure. ‘The talent to appear on that occasion is the hest in Georgetown. The features wil be varied and constant rehearsals have already brought about such smoothness in the’ presentation of the numbers that the program could be Presented tomorrow without a hitch. The following will take part in the pro- gram: Mandolin Club, members Yorktown Society, Miss Hyde, Miss Gordon, Miss Webster, Miss Festetits, Mr. Greenlees, Mrs. T. B. Buxton, Miss Greenlees, Mr. Beall, Mr. James Watson, iss Dodge, Mr. Looker, Mr Powell and Miss Lockwood. Linthicum Institute. ‘The annual commencement exercises of the Linthicum Institute will most likely be held about the middle of next month, the date very likely being May 13, Thurs- day evening, the usual day of the holding of the exercises. The parts have all been given out to the pupils, and this year about thirty students will take part, the largest number for some time past. Three comedy skits will be presented, the first of which will be an act entitled, “A Public Benefactor,” with about six students in the cast. The second farce will be “A Very Pleasant Evening,” in which three boys will take part. The closing piece on the program will be the “Freedom of the Press,” in which fourteen or more of the scholars will appear. There will be several recitations and selections between the acts. The invitations for the exercises will not make their appearance for several days as yet. Given a Reception. The new pastor of Mt. Taber Church, at 22d and 35th streets, Rev. Mr. Reed, was given a royal reception last evening by the members of his future congregagion, dur- ing which he had a chance of getting ac- quainted with everybody. Quite a nice lit- tle program was arranged, at the conclu- sion of which refreshments were served in abundance. The program included a piano solo by Miss Thomas, a vocal selec- tion by Miss Barnes, a violin solo by Mas- ter George Hunt, recitations by Mr. R. C. Balinger, Master Clinton Balinger and Miss Baker, and comic songs by Master Clinton Balinger, accompanied by Master Edwin Balinger. Quiet Wedding. There was a very quiet wedding last evening at the residence of Mrs. Woltz, on East Market space, which was wit- nessed by only a limited number of people. The contracting parties were William F. Burnhardt and Miss Anna M. Currhey, both Georgetown people, and known to a number of residents. The “ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Alvin Smith, pastor of Peck Memorial Chapel. After the tying of the nuptial knot the newly wedded couple were the recipients of the hearty congratulations of all present. After a short honeymoon trip the newly marrted pair will take up their abode in this sec- tion of the city. Disorderly Conduct. “Sonny” Epps, colored, well known to the police, was arrested last evening by Policemen Gow and Vermillion on a charge of assaulting his wife, and also with dis- orderly conduct. The negro lives on Brick- yard hill, and used a rock on his wife, for which the police arrested him. In making the arrest the police were forced to enter his house, and before going Epps en- deavored to throw Policeman Gow down the steps, though unsuccessful. Notes. Considerable complaint is made of the failure of the street sweepers to visit that rtion of Georgetown on © street between and 37th streets. The members of St. Ann’s Church are making preparations for the holding of a one week's fair at the town hall of Ten- leytown, some time in June. fae ee Entire contents of the weill-furnished resi- dence, No. 1000 New. Hampshire avenue (take cable cars), at auction, by Sloan & Co., tomorrow at 10 a.m. House for rent. —Advertisement. = Sa Sent to the Workheuse. Annie Crawford, one of the oldest of the old-timers, was again in the dock of the Police Court today. Disorderly assembly and loud and boisterous talking was the charge preferred by Policeman Auldridge, who made the arrest, and as usual, Annie went to the workhouse, this time for fifteen days. Nancy Nailor, a moment later, went down for a similar sentence on the same charge. === Very Nice White Pine, Dressed a foot. Libbey & Co., 6th and N. Y. ave.- Advertisement. —_———_ What Maggie Sang. Maggie Jenkins, a comely colored damsel, was in the Police Court today, charged with disorderly conduct. Annie Johnson was the prosecuting witness, and she said that Maggie became angry because her beau walked off with Annie. The prisoner then indulged in vile language. “Tis not so,” declared Maggie. “We had a keg of beer in the alley, and all I did was to sing ‘All coons look alike to me.’ I didn’t cuss at all.” “Dismissed.” — In storing or selling your furniture, see S.can & Co., U7 G street. Best location. —Advertisement. ae The Florence Mission Entertainment. The reception given by the board of man- agers of the Florence Crittenton Hope and Help Mission to Mr. Chas. N. Crittenton last evening, with donations for the benefit of the work, was very successful, crowds thronging the rooms all the afternoon and evening. The parlors, Mbrary and home sitting room were tastefully decorated with flags and flowers, and the refreshment table was liberally patronized and yielded a goodly revenue. Mr. Crittenton was as- sisted in_ receiving by Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, Mrs. Mary L. Millmore, Mrs. 8. D. LaFetra, Miss Mary Rector, Mrs. Lillie M. Trotter, Mrs. Alfred Wood, Mrs. Ella E. Fairchild, Miss S. A. McCrump, Mrs. M. M. Moffatt and many others. A delegation of young ladies from the Lucy Webb Hayes and Bible College called, and sang some hymns eariy in the evening. At 8:30 o'clock there was a gospel service, led by Mr. Crit- tenton and Mr. Morton, his private secre- tary. Mr. Crittenton ‘was presented with half a dozen handsomely embroidered table doylies for use in the rescue car “Good News,” the work having been done by the girls of the mission. There were sev- eral generous checks received, among which were $25 from Rev. Dr. McKim and $20 from Mrs. John W. Thompson. The mission is open every Wednesday for’ the reception of visitors, and a gospel service is held at 2 o'clock p.m.; also a service on Sunday at 11 a.m. to which vist- tors are invited. | AMUSEMENTS. Columbia Theater.—Mr. Walker Whiteside interpreted the wily cardinal in Bulwer's play of “Richelieu” at the Columbia Thea- ter last night to the evident satisfaction of a@ large audience. The contrast between Hamlet and Richelieu is very great, but Mr. Whiteside showed the ability to por- tray the latter with fully as much effeczive- ness as the former, and his work last night deepened the favorable impression of his talents made Monday night. His concep. tion of Richelieu is that of a man thorough- ly confident in his own power and in the justice of his own position. Ie has ambi- tion, but not so much for personal eievation as for the love of his country and his king. He ts cruel to his enemies, but he has a | warm human side to his nature,as is shown in his love for Julie, and he spares De Mauprat because of his love for her. The wdience was at times enthusiastic in its applause of Mr. Whiteside’s masterly act- ing, the height of interest being reached in the famous scene, where he draws the circle of the church around Julie and launches the curse of Rome on those who dare to step within it. The supporting company was excellent, Mr. Pattee playing De Mauprat with spirit ‘and discretion, Chas. D. Herman being a good Barradas, Miss Lucia Moore a charming Julie and J. L. Saphore a good Joseph. Tonight Mr. Whiteside will be seen as Shylock in “The Merchant of Venice.” “Pudd'nhead Wilson.”—That “the play's the thing” is clearly proven by the suc- cess that is attending Mark Twain's “Pud- @phead Wilson” during its second season. The man who created the stage version of this delightful Missouri story has passed away, but his convincing play still lives, and moves its audiences to alternate laugh- ter and tears. It has been proven that this truest and best of American plays depends upon no one man for its interest and success. Frank Mayo's creation in this play was greater than his own great Personality. The play is a simple, sweet story, told by men and women who do not seem to be acting at all, but who reach right out and Jay hold on’ the hearts of their audience, -holding their love and attention until the final fall of the cur- tain, and one carries from the theater grateful remembrances of them. One en- ters into the spirit of the story, and in- ustriously helps those upon the stage in unraveling the mysteries which are only mysteries to them. For one knows al about it when the prologue is over. The second presentation of “Pudd’nhead Wil- son” in this city this season begins at the New National next Monday, and will con- tinue throughout the week. “A Trip to Chinatown.”—An event that Washington play-goers are sure to regard as ene of more than signal importance in amusement annals will be the coming to the Academy next week of Laura Biggar and Burt Haverly, in Charles Hoyt’s most famous farce-comedy, “A Trip to China- town.”” For 656 consecutive performances it held the boards at Hoyt’s Theater, New York, playing to the capacity of the house. This has never been approached before, the longest run previous to that time be- ing “Adonis,” for 604 times, ending April 17, 1886. When the play was removed from Hoyt's Theater, it was still crowding the house, and had it not been for its road engagements, previously made, would probably be running there now. When the curtain escends Monday evening on “A Trip to Chinatown,” the admirers of the play will see a production a counterpart in every way to.the farce-comedy given in New York. The cast includes: Laura Biggar, Burt Haverly, Ernest Elton, Gus Thomas, Richard: Karl, John P. Brawn, Benjamin Leffler, Jeanette Lilford, -Isa- belle Chamberlain, Maud Bagley and Rose Sutherland. Since this farce-comedy was Jast seen in this city many new features have been added, and a number of must- cal numbers, that are sure to set everybody singing and whistling them, have been in- troduced. There will be no advance in prices during this engagement, 25, 50 and 75 cents for reserved seats, with mati- nees Wednesday and Saturday at 25 and 50 cents. “Cuba's Vow.""—Under the management of George Kennington, the big melodra- natic spectacle, “Cuba's Vow,” will be seen at the Grand Opera House next week. This is the play that made such a furore in New York when it was presented at the Star Theater. The day after it was pro- duced numerous threats were made against the management that through friends of Spain in New York the play would be stopped. Nothing came of these threats, and the friends of Cuba libre, and they are legion, crowded the house to its utmost capacity. The play is in three acts and a prologue. The scenery, by Harley Merry, America’s foremost artist In this line, is unusually beautiful, and the mechanism and settings of the play at once new, elab- orate and accurate. In the company are such sterling actcrs as Logan Paul, H. Coulter Brinker, J. W. Webber, W. L. Buchanan, Hamilton Harris, J. W. How- iand, V. M. de Silke, Frank L. Brownlee, George Henery, Taylor Granville, W. B. Langston, Henry M. Truman, W. H. Govey, F. Davey, Miss Adelaide Cushman, Miss Etelka Wardell, Miss Georgie Brier and Miss Rose Evans. “Cuba's Vow” tells a story of keen contemporaneous interest, and tells it in a thrilling and romantic manner. No melodrama of the present sea- son has so much of Interest, none better mounted, and none interpreted as splen- didly as “Cuba's Vow.” Black Crook Burlesque Company.—Jer- mon’s Black Crook Burlesque Company, direct from the Lyceum ‘Theater, Phila. delphia, an attraction of some twenty-eight or more clever and talented performers, will be seen at Kernan’s Lyceum durin, the week of April 26, and this means ex- actly that the best, cleanest and finest bur- lesque show on the road this season will amuse the thousand and one patrons of this popular tempte of amusement. The fun commences with a musical skit, called “The Palace in the Moon;” then comes an exceedingly clever olio of specialties, and the extravaganza, “The Yellow Kid of Hogan's Alley at Vassar College,” ter- minates one of the best programs ever given by a burlesque company. The scen- ery and electrical effects carried by Man- ager Jermon are said to be far better and more plentiful than those of any other sim- ilar organization, and_in the grand trans- formaiion scene at the close of the show males than 245 brilliant electric lamps are used. “Queen’s Lace Handkerchief.”—Johann Strauss’ delightful opera, “Queen’s Lace Handkerchief,” will be the cecond Opera to be produced here by ‘the Castle Square Opera Company, next Monday, with the usual Wednesday and Saturday matinees. Strauss is the composer of “Merry War,” ‘Prince Methusalem,” “Gypsy Baron” and many other beautiful operas, but none per- haps has merited the Popularity received so justly as this tuneful opera, which needs no description, as Washington music lovers are too well acquainted with the story. It is only fair perhaps to extend a word of praise to the Castle Square Opera Com- pany, who opened here last Monday night 80 successfully as to simply astound the audience by their ability. This is a most complete organization in every sense, per- sonnel, large and well-trained chorus, Scenery, costumes and accessories, in fact every opera they give is a production. The company includes Lizzie Macnichol, Kath- erine Eland, Oriska Worden, Etta Bartlett, Jennie L. Lewis, Alice Judson, Thomas H. Persse, Joseph Sheehan and Arthur Wooley. The prices are 25, 50 and 75 cents for evening performances, and 2 and 50 cents at the matinee, and every seat re- served. Seats are now on sale. “Corea, or the Chosen Land.”—An illus- trated lecture on “Corea, or the Chosen Land,” was delivered by Col. Chatlle-Long, the African explorer, in March, in the salons of Mdme. Westinghouse, upon the invitation and for the benefit of the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion. The lecture was such an unusual suc- cess that many persons unable to attend have invited the lecturer to repeat it at the Hall of the Confederate Veterans’ Associa- tion, 431 11th street, next Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. Col. Chaille-Long has con- sented to do so upon the condition that the net procceie: shell’he epoiies a charitable purposes. Ls le-Long descended from the ancient French family of Chaille. His great grandfather, Pierre Chaille, was colonel of the 1st Eastern Shore, Md., Regi- ment, army of the revolution, and took a most distinguished part in the conventions of Maryland, of which he was a member. Col. Chaille-Long is a native of Princess Anne, Somerset county, Maryland, a coun- try and people to which he is most devot- edly attached. As a soldier Col. Chatille- Long was captain of G Company, lth egies Infantry, U. 8. A., and colonel’ e C} |F ttle. personal his personal in: “The Firs Monday nigi Mr. Daniel msk gpd at the sacrifice of terests, 3 of Burope.”—Next Columbia Theater, New York Lyceum Theater Stock Company will present for the. first time dn city Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnegt’s new play, entitled “‘The First Gent! of «~urope."' The author of “Little Lord:Faugtieroy” and “Esmer- alda” has:had q:fair co-laborer in the per- son of Miss Cemstamece Fletcher, a young novelist who hides ehind the masculine bome of “George Mloming.”” ‘Together these talented women shave searched the memoirs of Robert Huis forisome sign of true no- bility in the regent, and having come upon @ story of one @f hig ‘‘moments” (as Mra. Burnett styles the higher impulses), they have largely reshaped the incident, nsing it, however, as the bgsis for a play deaiing with the sentiment: and manners of the Georgian period: The plot of their compo- sition, in briefest outline, follows: George. Prince of Wales, disguised as Col. Ffolliot, in one of his customary quests for adven- ture, casts amorous eyes upon Daphne, the beautiful daughter of Oidfield, an impecu- rious goldsmith. In order to further his purpose, he takes lodgings in the home ot the Oidfields, and enueavors to ingratiate himself with the young girl by playing the part of benefactor to her parents. Another ledger, George Carteret, has, however, won the heart of the lovely Daphne, and Capt. Ffolliot’s advances meet with no encour- agement. Carteret is a poet whose for- tunes are at a low ebb, but who is conti- dent of winning recognition whenever he shall meet the prince and place before him @ panegyric which he has written upon Charles Fox. An interview is arranged at Carleton House, and in act second Carteret ecmes face to face with the prince, in whom he recognizes his fellow-lodger. This situation has been brought about with the connivance of Lady Sark, a court beauty and a favorite of the prince. In a burst of indignation at the plot of which he now perceives Daphne to be the intended vic- tim, Carteret violently denounces the Prince, tearing into fragments the pam- phlet upon which he had built. his hopes of fame. The prince orders him under arrest, and in the third and last act the pseudo Col. Ffolltot is again seen pleading his un- worthy cause with Daphne. Finding her still deaf to his importunities, he throws off his disguise, and in his own person as the Prince of Wales bargains for her honor, promising in exchange the life of Carteret, who is doomed to expatriation for his bold attack upon the regent. All the principal members of Mr. Daniel Frohman’s Lyceum organization will be seen in the production, which is said to be in every respect worthy of the Lyceum Theater management. By special request, “The Mayflower”- wilt be the bill at the Thursday matinee. Mr. Hopkins’ Juveuile Opera.--The much- talked-of exposition of the young musical talent of the capital city took place yes- terday afternoon at Columbia ‘Theater. The entertainment comprised a piano re- cital by Mr. Jerome Hopkins and a pro- duction of his children’s opera, entitled “Taffy and Old Munch.” As a sort of preface, Mr. Hopkins made a few intro- ductory remarks explaining his play of having an annual exposition of the child musical talent of each great city. He also made some radical statements abcut things in general and criticised the method of teaching music now employed in the pub- lic schools. He also said that the teaching of music to young children was a most excellent thing; that it refined them and brought out their best traits, and that in @ great measure it kept them from bad habits. His piano recital was most en- joyable and in his selections he displayed his great musical knowledge, remarkable power of expression and feeling and a magnificent technique. All of the partici- pants in the eperg were children with the exception of Julius Tennyson, who sang the baritene rele. Among the chil- dren the work ef Migs Marie Howe, a tal- ented young soprans, must be mentioned. She sang her part gyith grace and finish and earned by ther first solo an emphatic and pronounced cineere. Another favorite was little Pauline Crupper as Taffy. The others who took part, and they all ac- quitted themselwes -ereditably, were Ida Linkhow, as Sugar; Lillle Taff, us Sirup; Nellie Frost, as Peyyer, the Bouncer; Ca- mille Pfizer, as Cake, and Helen O’Byron, as Candy. Piano, Song and Organ Recital.—Trhe plano, song and organ recital given at the Metropolitan Methcdist Episcopal Church last night for the benefit-of the Ladies’ Aid Association wag a most enjoyable affair in. every .respeet. %Phe-chureh was well filled by 8315, when the cohcért began, and many were standing when two or three numbers had been given. The program given was delightful and admirably se- lected, while the various musicians who contributed numbers were in the best po: sible form and voice. Those who ga’ numbers were Miss Elizabeth Pierce of Boston, stprano; Miss Irene Gurney of Toronto, pianist; Mrs. Laura Zeh Johnson, contralto, Mr. Herndon Morsell, tenor; Mr. James Watson, basso; Mr. Wilbur F. Dales, organist, and Mrs. M. McKee, accompanist. Although ecsch number was heartily ap- plauded the work of Miss Gurney on the plano and the singing of Miss Pierce were perhaps accorded more recognition than the remaining numbcrs. The concert wa not only a musical success, but was a dis- tinct society event as weli, the following ladies acting as patronesses: Mrs. John A. Logan, Mrs. John F. Hurst, Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, Mrs. Westinghouse, Mrs. Thos. Wilson, Mrs. Jacob H. Gallinger, Mrs. Julius C. Burrows, Mrs. Hoécke, Mrs. M. G. Emery, Mrs. Tullcck and members of the association. President McKinley had signified his intention of being present, but important business forced him to send a letter of regret at the last moment. This letter was read by Rev. Hugh Johnston. Epiphany Church Chapel.—The following well-known entertainers will appear at the musical and literary entertainment to be given by the afternoon Sunday school of CORN BREAD. By Maria Parloa. OR two sheets of corn bread use a pint of wheat flour, half a pint of corn meal, one pint of ifik, half a gill of sugar, one tea- spoonful of salt, three teaspoontals of Cleve- land’s baking powder, two generous tablespoonfuls of butter and two eggs. Mix all the dry ingredients and rub through a sieve. Beat the eggs till light and add the milk to them. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter and beat for a few seconds. Pour into two buttered pans and bake in a mod- erately hot oven for half an hour; or the batter may be baked in buttered muffin pans, this quan- tity yielding two dozen muffins. sSoeheegontoedorgentonteatoetoecescenteesetetorfontententedsontonte teed? Teachers of cookery prefer Cleveland’s Baking Powder. It does the best work. A pleasant medicine is more easily taken and more sureyto be taken than a disagreeable one. Wam~pole’s Elk! Lithia Spring Water is a medicine. - Thorough, tests by piney prove Sieg I actually possesses the virtues attributed to it. Send for pamphlet| details. | giving fuller DEWITT W..MERTZ, © the Epiphany Church, in the chapel ad- joining the church, tomorrow evening: Mrs. Daisy Loulse Fox, Miss Fannie At- Lee, Miss -Hilborn, Miss Hallie, Miss Muir, Miss Driver, trio; the Misses Kinsman, Miss Barrett, Mr. John Tweedale. Mr. Wm. Caulfield, Mr. H. Clough Leiter, Mr. Field, Mr. Statham and the Metropolitan Quartet. The entertainment is given for the benefit of the Bar and Eye Infirmary and the Sun- day school fund. Tickets are on sale at ‘Thompson's drug store. Soldiers’ Home Dramatic Company.—The Soldiers’ Home Dramatic Company an- nounces its season’s farewell performance to take place tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. The object of the admission charge is a testimonial benefit to the company ten- dered by the authorities of the Soldiers’ Home. All performances heretofore have been complimentary, and as the company has gained many friends it is hoped that on this occasion the house wiil be filled. The Play is a three-act comedy, writien by B. L. C. Griffith, entitled “Between the Acts. The members of the cast are some of Wasn- ington’s best amateur talent, including Mr. Tesi, Harry English, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Townsend, Miss Grace Ross, Miss Wichel- berger and Miss Edith Griffin. by special permission of General Stanley the floor will be cleared for dancing at the cloce of the performance. _Vaudeville at the Bijou—The Bijou Theater will make a new departure next week and present for the first time a high- class vaudeville entertainment, the Chicago All-Star Vaudeville Company.’ As its name implies the aggregation is composed of a first-class set of artists, and the work of each and every one cannot fail to please. Among the company may be. mentioned the Marsh Trio—father, mother and daugh- ter only four years old—in a society sketch; Johnson and Roberts in a black-and-white- face sketch; Martin and Knowles, in a Broadway sketch; Prof. Coogan, wire per- former; the renowned Roberts, double voice vocalist, impersonating male and female; Miss Vivia Woods, male impersonator; Master Paul Brady, boy soprano and fe- male impersonator; Sim Slichter, a Cali- ; fornia man who plays eighteen instru- ments, in a refined musical turn, and the entertainment will close with a farce en- titled “Man and Women.” ~ ———_ For Assault. There was a hot time in Georgetown last night, when Policeman William H. Har-i- son attempted to quiet a disturbance in that section of West Washington known as “Boston.” The policeman was attacked by Charlotte, Marie and Laura Harris, colored, said to be members of a notorious family, and he was badly injured before the trio were landed safely at the station. Benjamin F. Harper, formerly a watch- man, went to Harrison’s assistance, and was also injured. In the Police Court today Judge Miller sent each of the women to jail for thirty days, on two charges of assault. a ass Elected Officers. The class of '97, Central High School, yesterday afternoon elected officers as fol- lows: Mr. H. H. Platt, president; Miss M. Fenton, vice president; Miss Smith, secre- tary, and Mr. Allen, treasurer. Mr. Platt and Miss Smith are of the academic de- partment and Miss Fenton and Mr. Allen of the scientific department. Go POE HE 29-6 OO 65-FO- $ The greatest praise other PG emulsions can take to them- bé selves is that they are {Just as good ass Scott’s Emulsion.” Measured by this standard of the world, are these un- known preparations the thing for you to buy when health o-- 22-9 O-60-4O 0-@ <P OO-DO--DSE-DO-SO-S > @ and life are at stake? $ SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. 64> 45 +6 40-06 06 #0 42-4 ‘CITY ITEMS, a Many of the Same People who bought “Dove Lrand” Hams 25 years ago buy them now. No others are so good. Miller & Kregman, Center & N. L. mkts. 1t — == Louis H. Dent, a bicycle rider, who lives at 1516 9th street northwest, failed to re- main on his bicycle last night when near the corner of New York avenue and 13th street, and the result was that he made work for the Emergency Hospital physi- cians. His left leg was injured, and he had to be taken to the hospital in the ambu- larce. ee Elgin Butter, 25c., at Gibbors’ Stands. It a ag Buscher’s Busy Selling Meat. Doing the biggest business we ever did! Selling extra quality Spring Lamb and Beef is the cause of it. 9th st. wing, Center Mkt. Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf ti AG ie Crappies or strawberry bass are being caught in the river about the neighbor- hood of Analostan Island. They take the fly or live bait. There has not been much perch fishing about the Chain bridge for several days, owing, it is said, to the cold water and number of herrings in the river. Cclonial Beach “Children’s Home.”—Bene- fit Lunch tomorrow afternoon at Masonic Temple. ap20-2t* eS Choice Home-Dressed Meats must be very carefully seasoned to make rich, delicious sausage. We know just how to prepare it. J. A.Augusterfer, 656 Cen.mk. Beecham’s Pills for wind and distress after eating. R AMUSEMENTS. AFAYETTE ..... +ee+. TONIGHT, Event Ved. and Sat. at 2. PRICES Sie: Be: St ing Week of the pera Season. THE CASTLE SQUAR OPERA COMPANY, Chas. M..Southwell, Manager, IN JOHANN STRAUSS’ ‘MASTERPINCE, Gypsy Baron. | acim | Queen’s Lace Handkerchief ap2i-20¢f = Flowers for Weddings. We make a specialty of furnishing flowers for Weddings—elther for‘chureh or home deco- ration. No other florist can serve you so well in this matter. Satisfactory service and pleasing results assured. Moderate charges. A. Gude & Bro., 1224 F st. ap2t:isa Columbia Theater. ‘TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MATINEE, ‘WALKER WHITESIDE In Merchant of Venice. _ LYCEUM ‘THEATER STOCK COMPANY. ‘ Pees CINDERELLA ~ THE BIOGRAPH. | > FINEST VIEWS-EVER EXHIBITED, _ Death of Sergt. Pierce. Sergt. Godwin Pierce, who was stricken with paralysis while on duty at the District | butiaing about three weeks ago, as publish- ed in The Star at the time, died at his heme, No. 417 11th street southeast, at 2:20 o'clock this morning. He was one of the officers who went on duty the day of the organization of the present police force, September 11, 1861. The only surviving ly, Gessford and Vernon, and Private Gus Brown, who is detailed at the Free bridge in_ Georgetown. Sergt. Pierce was a native of Philadei- pbia, having been born there sixty-cight years ago. Before the war he came here, found employment as manager of Plant's brick yards. When the police force was organized he gave up the brick business for the baton, and has been a faithful officer during all these years. For about ten years he has been detailed at the entrance to the District building, and during his last ab- sence many inquiries by people who had seen him there were made for him. He leaves a widow, two daughters, Mrs. Cleve- land and Mrs. McKenzie, and a son. His funeral will take place from his late resi- dence Friday, at 4 o'clock, and members of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen’s Asso- ciation, of which he was a member, will attend the funeral. He was a member of Lebanon Lodge, F. A. A. M. : ——— “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. SS Awarded Damages. In the case of Frank C. Adams against the Washington and Georgetown railroad the jury today awarded the plaintiff $3,500. This is the second verdict in this case. The case has been before the court on four different occasions. The plaintiff was thrown from a car at the junction of 7th street and Pennsylvenia avenue January 13, 1848, the gate on the platform having been left open by one of the agents of the company. The verdict is for a less sum that the first one given, several months ago, which was for $5,000. C. M. Smith and EK. Forrest represented plaintiff. The Absolutely Pure Baking Powder. AMUSEMENTS. BEN HUR! BEN HUR! FAREWELL REPRE- sentation. Recital of a grap! ome of Gen. + Lew Wallace's wonderfal book, fllustrated by 145 magnitient colored views, Special musical effec Our Father, Gwing to Rev. Dr. Rogers’ y, this will be the last op- nity of Ustening to his unequaled rendition of this thrilling story. Admission, with reserved seat (at Metzerott's), 25e. ap2i-5t BASE BALL TODAY. WASHINGTON vs. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY. GAME CALLED AT Admission. . TOMORROW, OPENING GAME OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP: SEASON. BROOKLYN P.M. 25e. and 5Oe. originals now on the force are Lieuts. Kel- | and beiag a brickmaker by trade, he soon | The Grip Attacks thos who are worn out, ran down Sad in @ debilitated condition. Grip germs @o not find lodgment in pure blood, and dreaded divcoxe tx not Hable io ariack ple who ar» strong, vigorous, well weariebed. with goml appetite and Hoot’s Sarcapariile is wonter in warding off the grin. and enriches the tleod ana physica strengih. Strength and viror after th covery ts vsustly so slow. me in a worse conditi Do appetite, and felt stupid mud tad all the © time. My ‘head ached, bones ached ned I Was ne wot telieved by the ar took, sa of | i Hood’s Purifier. Sold by rll draggi<ts six for $5. Be sure to get only Moo Hood’s Pills POCE’ AMUSEMENTS. G*™ ore Reena ae Sarsa- parilila are the best ofver diane pills, ald digestion. Qe. s 3 24 4R4062364088D aes Managers. COMIC OF L ota ROSE OF AUVEI A RRGINS aT HOME and 5 IME KNIGHT. ited by ¢ strong cast, inclnding Mise Edith Howe, Miss Dufres, Messrs. Pred rear, Canpbell Mr. Watts) My rate: 1 Virector, 1 . Mexien K. BORTESU L FROM Ho PRICES, apl9-6r,26 Cotumara THEATER. SUNDAY EVFNING, APRIL. 25, S15, HUBERMAN, THE GREAT BOY VIOLINIST, Seats, 50c., $1, $2, $3, at Droop's and theater, ap20-4t* ‘WASHINGION JOCKEY CLUB, Benning Race Course, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, SATURDAY, APRIL 24. WASHINGTON. |FIVE RACES GAME CALLED AT P.M. ADMISSIC 'S FAREWELL, HOME DRAMATIC CO. IN ‘‘Between the Acts.”’ eplete With Fun and Interest. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, AT 7:30 P.M. ING AT 9:30. + -B5e. ATIONAL THEATER. DIGBY BELL, Supported by LAURA JOYCE BELL. TUES., WED. AND VAT. W HOYT'S A MIDNIGHT BELL.” THURS., FRL, SAT. AND MAT. SAT., “THE HOOSIER DOCTOR,” y Augustus Thomas. Next_week—“PUDD'NHEAD WILSO) EACH DAY. First Race Called at 3:15. Special Trains, direct to the track, leave Sixth street station at 2:05 and 2:30 p. m., returning immediately after last race. RATES OF ADMISSIO To Grand Stand -$1.00 To Club House and Paddock. .$1.50 Ladies ... co ss6 0. SUBSCRIBERS’ TICK: WW READY. iN, Secretary. EXCURSION i Vit Edison Vitascope, WORLD'S GREATEST 7? ARVEL, VITASCOPE HALL, 1116 F 8T., At , 4:30 p.m. Evening at 8:15. Admission, 23c. Children, 15¢. apl2-12te Christianity in Japan. LECTURE BY THE Rev. Clay MacCauley, President of the “School for Advanced Learning” Tokio, Japan, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 22, AT 8 O'CLOCK, ap20-3te ALL SOULS’ CHURCH. Corea, Mustrated Lecture by COL, CHAILLE LONG, Late secretary of U. 8. kegation and consul general to Corea, At the hall of the Confederate Veterans’ Associa- tion, 411 11th st. nw. FRIDAY, APRIL 23. 8 P.M. Admission, Gc. Proceeds to be donated to char- ituble purposes. apl7-6t SCENES FROM ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Preceded by 4 Farce. given by the ARMY AND NAVY CHAPTER, D. A. R FOR CONTINENTAL HALL BUILDING TURD, NATIONAL RIFLES’ HALL, FRIDAY. APRIL 23, AT 8 O'CLOCK. TICK! Soc. Reserved Seats and Tickets at Metzerott’s, 25e. extra. api7-6r* CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, Australia, Hawalian ‘Islands, ‘Central ‘America, Special Fates for freight or passage: choice “ot routes; private cars to rent; speci: re tes; free maps and pamphlets. . J. SMTi, Ast., 49 So. 3d st., Puliadeiphie lyr Keeans LYCEUM THEATER. nes ‘Tuesday “Thursday and Saturday. Phu . so Hakky MORiIS 20th Century [iaids. Presenting the Humorous Burlesque, Madame Sour Jane —With— HARRY MORRIS. I: BIJ0U. ae rosoay, MATINEES >, toole, the mene. Next Week—THE CHICAGO ALL STAR VILLE OO. apis ele EUROPE.—A TOUR THROUGI! erland, Holland, Germany, Fi Scotland, conducted by Prof. ani GAILLARD. — For itineaary” app SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 1023 “QUICKEST AND SAFEST ROUTE.” Steamer Macalester MOUNT VERNON, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50c. Admission to grounds, 25 cents. ELEGANT CAFE ON THE STEAMER, Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, aS at wharf and at hot GLEN ECHO ADIN on cars via Chevy Chase, and Tennallytown cars via Georgetown to Washington and Glen Echo R.R, mh26-1m* ARLINGTON, FORT MYER Falls Church. ~ ELECTRIC CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE. mh22-3m ih st. n.w.al3 QUICK SERVICE BY RAIL. Mount Vernon Arlington Pa. ave. and 13% st. Schedule eee Raft. road colama io this paper if | = portale, Rewport sive, and ‘it pots woath —— by the ‘super powerful’ steel — toa” on the following Ye “etantiaa 730 Ar. Ft. 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