Evening Star Newspaper, September 4, 1897, Page 24

24 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1897—24 AGES. MUSIC AND DRAMA ——.+—___ The Theaters Already Open Have | Done Good Business. CASTLE SQUARE OPERA COMPANY | It Will Reopen at the Columbia a Week Hence. —__ +. ——. INTERESTING GOSSIP © ed rs that opened Monday. 1 Grand Overa Hous for the first week in ‘on, alth n the weather has been | such that the open air afforded more com- ting in a well-filled playheuse. to his reputation has done in “Vir- “David Laroque. we nt work he sirius,” “Othello” and The last named pls pertunity to displa there ar tter advantage aster than in ight he will ya hi some who think he appeared to as the ch the heavier >pear in the factory tragic roles. on employed by Mr. Downing is the same used by Salvini; but 1 that he is not able to use Dr. play of the same title. It w mark d there is probably no actor now the public who could realize so well, beth in ph nd temperament, the chara Vaudeville at the Gra ful been s exe the s night the audience who heve laughed at ht local hits. Glen-Echo-on-the-Poto: has had big- ger audiences than the ¢ d theaters, for it is & pleasant trip out there and th auditori i m is ightfully cool. Haley's band has jumped at once into popular favor and will continue to play there prob- ably until the season close There will be no new openings next week, but on the Vth all the playhouses will be in running order, the Lafayette Square ope with Maud Adams in “The Little r.” the Columbia being occupied by ‘astle Square Opera Company and the al presenting the verisc pe represen- of the Fitzsimmons-Corbett fight. reperted in Chicago that Daniel as eng ged Hobart Chatfield ‘a to write a play on modern society for the Lyceum Theater. For a New York Fr to go to Chicago after a society a bold experiment. If it were mere- pain play drama there might be a ance of pulling it through with a good ¥ and ple of advertising, even if symptoms of genius shown by this dilettante lite-ateur should fail to mater- jalize But if there is anything upon which « York does assume to be critical, it is few men in the theatrical eve anything like as wile a ‘urrent affairs as Lew Dock- He has’ made it a study of localiz- , his act until it has become almost fine art. In every city where he ap- * Selects themes that are persor, familiar to his audience, and in com pensation for the work and study involved has the satisfaction of being welcomed as gne of the absolutely reliable entertainers. The trouble to which he oes in produc- ing new material naturally makes him sensitive concerning the epithet “anti- quated,” which it is a custom to hurl in- ciscriminately against the burnt-cork humorist’s stock in trade. In one of the towns where he appeared this season a hewspeper reporter took occasion to ap- ply that term to his act. He had been at particular pains to have a wealth of in- digenous topics on hand and the audience had given him an ovation. He was rather surprised when a young man called on him and demanded that he omit a verse from ene of his topical songs. He explained that nobody else had objected and that some people had even gone so far as to enjoy it. Perhaps you don't know who I am,” said the young man. “I am the critic for the So-and-So. I wrote that notice of your show Manday night.” When Dockstader had recovered from the frankness of the revelation, he shook oo linger solemnly at his caller and sald: Young man, let me tell you something. If you feel like roasting anybody, go ahead and roast him. It is your great and glori- cus privilege as an eminent journafist. But don’t go around to him afterward and ask favors of him. And let me tell you some- thing more. I have made inquiries and I have discovered on competent and cor- roborated authority that I had more new in my act last Monday night than yeu have had in your whole blooming paper for a month.” Otis Skinner appears to be with the prai him, and to be n to be dissatisfied hich his acting has won nging to his old ambi- a dramatis wright. He outlines for next season, and “Prince Rudolph.” tion he gives seems to identify it with the charming ory by Robert Louis Stevenson entitled The task of preparing it e stage without sacrificing its del and it is to be hoped that Mr. Skin- will in this connection prove himself ccomplished an adapter as he is a r. Coyn Fletcher's pl: “A Bachelor's Baby,”" pears to ha i down to a mfortable season Murray Hiil er, with McKee as the star. Martha Merton, who f successful p wrk Merchant. s written a has married a of the advar n authoress over S not expect bout being indeed be indulge in l to her of fate i to ma’ deburred from sez und tender. relation with J tive of inte ured th en advan- of notoriety in entiemen who er. In Mr. Pal- He has not ai- himself lowed to indulge in anything so unhusiness-like self-effacement. In a ase where some doubt ext: as to Waether the delighted cudience was cali- tor or the manager, he known to take the center of the stage ke a curtain 5 n as gracetull fleld himself could do it be Club met at on Ist street northwest, sting of three of Beeth- vertures, Egmont, Prometheus and , and the allegro from Mozai 4nd concerto, Miss Rehe ying the solo piano part, with rrangement of ‘the orchestrai niment for a quintet of stri Mr. of the y sufferers through the s Eva Taylor, who pliys t of the Tarrytown Widow in the of that name, under the direction D. W. Truss & Co. Miss Tay- rope eurly in the season, be- w tariff bill was passed. While ht a nur of very ele- wear in the role of the ri ‘. On her arrival officers charged her duty on $1,100 worth of dresses, hats, ete.. that } © amount which she brought to of what the law aliows. Miss Ss recovered somewhat from her jock, and now feels compensated the praise and compliments iving everywhere for the ful and beauty of e exciting the special ad- aps a “little envy—of of theater goers. As be anxious to see hers: the pretty young widew she ts certain of facing a large and ring assemblage at the opening of the ular season at the New National Theatcr on Monday evening, September 2v, sea FA lh ta ee RS PE TE when she will make her first bow to a Washington audience. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—Merry Katie Emmett, who will be the attraction at the Academy next in her ever popular comedy drama, “The Waifs of New York,” could not have achieved the remarkable of success that has crowned her had she not already been an estab- lished favorite with the public. None of the many female stars of the present day Las a longer list of warm admirers than Miss Emmett, and these have been gained by dint of perseverance, conscientious hard work and her charming personnel. No matter in what character she is seen, she invests it with a charm of personal attract- ive draws her characterizatitm with delicate shading and infuses into the part a thorough spirit of comprehension of the author's iatention, so that her performance stands out not only as filling a character, but creating one. Her success in “The Waifs of New York” bas already stamped her as a most versatile comed'enne and an artist in the highest acceptance of the term, and this will be demonstrated by those who will see her as Willie Rufus in the coming esgazement of “The Waifs.” This season particular attention has been en the vaudeville features and the con- cert hall scene in the second act has been mae a special feature, affording oppor- tunity for the introduction of ‘a number ef entertaining specialties. Among the ar- tists engaged for this feature of the per- fcrmance are Herry West, who, as a Ger- man di t comedian, has_ few equals. Jennie Engel is one of Tony Pastor's strongest cards. Elsie Eastman. late of the Alhambra, London, and Little Graeie Sheri- dan, one of the youngest children on the American stage doing specialties. Miss Emmett will also introduce her bud- get of songs selected from the latest popu- lar successes. COLUMBIA THEATER.—The Columbia Theater will spen the new season Monday night, September 13, with the favorite eperatic organization, the Castle Square Opera Company, in a spectacular produc- tion of Millocker’s charming opera comique, “The Reggar Student.” The pleasing im- ression made by this admirable company ring its ten weeks’ engagement at one of our local play houses last sp ing is deubtless fresh in the memories of the musi loving public of Washington. Such excellent productions were never before seen in this city, and the unusual atten- tion the company recei proved conclu- sively that their efforts were appreciated. The forthcoming engagement will be most pretentious, the company betng-larger, the east of principals, while practically’ the same as before, embracing several new art- ists, and the large chorus mcre thoroughly rehearsed in its work. Special attention will be given to the mountings of each opera, as well as the light effects and cos- tuming. The opening Dill, “The Beggar Student.” is a happy selection. It is tune- ful and bright and shows the entire strength of the company. There is in the work excellent opportunity for extravagant costuming. “The Beggar Student” will run the first half of the opening week, with a Tuesday matinee, to be followed on ‘Thurs: day by Planquette’s romantic and_pic turesque composition, “The Chimes of Nor- mandy.’ The cast of principals embraces Miss Grace Golden, Miss Carla Englander, Gertrude Rutledge, Bessie Fairbairn, Jos. Sheehan, Melville Stewart, Willlam Wolff, Arthur Wooley, Reginald Roberts, William Marriott and others of equal prominence. The prices decided -on for the Columbia opera season will be the same as were in vogue during the Castle Square Company's stay at the Lafayette, vi: Every night, lower floor, 75 and 50 cents; balcony, 50 and 25 cents, and the gallery, 25 cents. At the Tuesday and Saturday matinees the entire lower floor will be 50 cents and the two galleries 25 cents. Every seat in the theater will be couponed. The sale of sea- son tickets, boxes and seats will begin at the box office of the Columbia Theater Thursday morning, September 9. KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.—The trademark of Bryant and Watson’s Amer- ican Burlesquers, recently registered at the patent office, will take its place among those that have stood the test of time. It will make an annual appearance upon the walls of every large city, and will mari the presentation of a thoroughly meritori- ous entertainment. Bryant and Watson's American Burlesquers will be Manager Kernan’s attraction at the Lyceum next week. This organization has been recent- ly launched, but it has made an extraor- dinary bid for public appreval. Its suc- cess has be2n made more and more promi- nent with every subsequent performance, until now it ranks at the head, being the most pronounced vaudeville and burlesque achievement of the present season. The curtain rises on a cleverly composed farce, entitled “The Hebrew Charity Ball,” which ib said to present an excellent scope for good comedy, made doubly hnmorous by the: clever work of the comedians. The scene is a brilliant one, embellished with many artistic electric ‘effects. The olio, which is made an especial feature by this company, is, perhaps, the best that wili be seen here this season. It will include Harry C. Bryant, well known as the ex- alted ruler of comedians, assisted by Miss Mollie Pheips, a petite singer and dancer; Watson and Dupree, the ideal comedy sketch stars, appearing in a new mirth- provoking farce; Mitchell and Love, re- fined travesty stars; Wilson and Masso- ney,singers of catchy songs; Josie Gregory, a perfect sample of the modern “heart- breaker;’ O'Rourke and Burnett, the ex- traordinary dancing duo. The concluding on the program wili be a satirical ue on the two vagrants, produced under the title of the “Two Big Frag- rants,” introducing several novelties, in- cluding the originai Red Soubrettes, the Bazzerette Sisters and, finally, the entire company in a grand ensemble of harmony. There will be an extra matinee Monday (Labor day), and the regular matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. “THE INDIAN.”—Intrigue and love, jealousy and hate, heroics and cowardice, untamed Indians and modish folk—both grave and gay—are admirably blended in ‘The Indian,” a romantic melodrama, on which Mr. Lewis Morrison .nas put’ the stamp of his artistic approval. The scope of this piece is so grand, and withal so throbbing with humanity, that it delights every kind of theater goer. And he who neglects to witness it misses one of the most perfect all-around melodramatic pro- ductions ever seen. That splendid actor, A. S. Lipman, fs at the head of the organ- atio’ THE FITZSIMMONS-CORBETT FIGHT. —The greatest sensation of the past ten years in amusement circles has been the Veriscope pictures of the Corbett-Fitzsim- mons glove contest, which took place at Carson City, Nevada, March 17. They tell the story of this great contest in a manner that leaves nothing to be desired by the Every little action of the prin- and seconds is faithfully recorded, many little incidents that were hard! i in the excitement at the ringside ‘are clearly shown. No production of any kind has had so much newspaper notoriety as the Veriscope pictures. ‘The principal peints about the pletures of the contest, which have been widely discussed in the journals of the country, are the counting of the referee in the sixth round, when Corbett had Fitzsimmons down, and the blow struck by Fitzsimmons when Corbett was down in the fourteenth round. Of the Liow in the fourteenth round it can better be seen in the Vertscope pictures than ex- plained. Corbett is seen to lead for the Australian, when the latter steps to one de and sends in his left on the solar plexus. It is a long, swinging, upward blow, and, landing in the one spot in a man’s anatomy where all the abdominal ner are centered, it paralyzes Corbett for the moment. He sinks to the floor on one hand and knee, and as he touches the floor the same hand shoots out from the Australian's shoulder and lands full on Corbett’s jaw. These pictures will be seen in this city shortly, and all those who are interested in the outcome of the greatest contest of scfence and endurance of the nineteenth century can judge for themselves’ on these disputed points. The first pre- sentation of these pictures will be seen at the National, commencing Monday matinee, September 13. Popular prices will prevail. GRAND OPERA_HOUSE.—Lewis Mor- rison’s version of “Faust” will be presented at the Grand Opera House, commencing Labor day matinee, for one week. The ‘ama has been toned in every part until it is searcely recognizable. The scenie ef- fects which have been added with unstint- ed liberality and detailed care are the least noteworthy of the changes which have been effected. The entire drama, the story, the execution, beth scenic and htstrionic, have been elevated, until the lofty poetry of this great epic is made to dominate the stage and cast into its due secondary sig- nificaneé the spectacular, which formerly appeared unpoctically prominent. The revels on the Brocken, wherein the spectacular is dealt, has been raised from the absurd to the impressive. ‘The company fs an ex- cellent one, each of whom aid in bringing the sublimely beautiful sentiment, the pro- found philosophy, the grandeur of the moral teaching and the lofty conception of the great German's mind into a rcund, full le ator. and splendid production. It is omnipresent as Mephistopheles himself, fretting, mysti- fying and magnificent. The present en- gagement will have new interest from the fact that every bit of scenery, all the cos- tumes, properties and mechanical effects are new, and many of the former effects of the Brocken scene have been much elab- orated, GLEN ECHO.—Haley’s splendid band, that has made such a good impression at Glen Echo this week, will be heard again next week at that popular resort. The band has shown evidences of being an ex- ceptionally fine body of musicians, and has fulfilled all the expectations “that were raised by the announcement that it would play at Glen Echo in place of the Fadettes. Besides the band, Manager Middleton has provided an entirely new vaudeville bill, which will be fully as entertaining as those of the past. Some new stars will be seen, and the show will be one of the first-class order in every respect. The entertainments are given in the afternoon and evening, and admission to the grounds is always free. The admission charged for the enter- tainment in the amphitheater is slight, and nearly every one who goes to the Glen patronizes it. Rauscher’s dinners in the afternoon and evenings are a feature of the resort. ———__ EXCURSIONS. In spite of the cool mornings, the steam- er Jane Moseley continues to carry down the river to Colgnial Beach a geodly num- ber of passengers. The season at this pop- ular resort continues to improve rather than diminish, as none of the cottagers have thought yet of coming to the city. This is really the most beautiful part of the summer at Colonial Beach. The large hotel and the boarding houses are nearly all well patronized. The steamer Jane Moseley, to keep in touch with the general reduction in rates by railroads, &c., has made special arrangements for Monday (Labor day), as well as for tonight and to- morrow. Tickeis good for the entire season. The dining room service and lunch counter have almost entirely done away with the “lunch basket” carrying of passengers on this steamer,owing to the low rates and high quality of the goods—the management hav- ing endeavored to do away with anything like extortion and furnishing everything at the lowest city prices. Arrangements are being made to give several oyster roasts and clam bakes before the close of the sea- son, as the bivalves are something fine in this immediate locality. The steamer will leave her wharf, foot of “6th street south- west, or ncxt below iver View” wharf, this evening at 6:30 o'clock and Sunday, Monday, and thereafter until further no- tice, at 9 a.m. The Macalester will make the regular run to Indian Head again tonight. These trips form a part of the weekly program with hundreds of people. To a large number of folks the simple sail down to the Head and return is enough for an évening’s enter- tatnment, but to those who care to spend a few minutes on the floor of the dancing pavilion the opportunity ts afforded, while the steamer makes the extra run to the Head and return. The music on the boat adds materially to the pleasure of the sail, and is furnished, as is that at the grounds, by Professor Schroeder's band. The im- mense crowds that are always on hand are evidence enough of what the people think of these trips. But in spite of the numbers that invariably go down, the roomy Mac- alester is not crowded. She leaves her wharf at 6:30 tonight. Let the gentlemen bear in mind that a barber shop is includ- ed in the Macalester outfit. Popular at any time, Sunday is undoubt- edly the favorite day for the people at Marshall Hall. There are very many folks who rarely miss spending this day there, and it is no wonder they find new pleasures in the trip each week, for there isn’t a thing that could add to the comfort or en- jJoyment of an outing that has not been pro- Vided in plenty by the company. One of the leading features is the band concert on the lawn ch Sunday afternoon, up in the shady groves which surround the mansion, Prof. Schroeder and his company of musicians give a carefully selected Program. Hundreds go down each week to enjoy the comforts of the place, and it 1s the universal criticism that every com- fort-contributing and pleasure-giving fea- ture is there, leaving no wish ungratified. A good many wheelmen take their wheels down with them on these Sunday runs. The company transports the machines ithout any extra charge, and the roads are in excellent condition, affording numer- ous rides through the surrounding country. The gentlemen musi not lose sight of the barber shop privileges accorded them on the Macalester. Monday next, Labor day, the Central Labor Union of the city will give its annual excursion to River View, and, unless all signs fail, the attendance will be quite large, as nearly all the International Union men in the city will go upon the excursion, and will take with them their wives, moth- ers, sisters and sweethearts for a day’s outing. ides the dhute and.the many other attractions at the View, the com- mittee in charge of the excursion has ar- ranged an interesting program of games and sports cf various kinds for the amuse- ment of the visitors. There will also be music and dancing all day and evening for those who are fond of tripping the light toe. The steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m., and will return at 12:15, 5, 8 and 10:30 p.m. The last Sunday of the: season at the River View excursion resort will be given up to the Columbia Turn-Verein for its second excursion of the season. River View is a pleasant place to visit at all times, but it is particularly pleasant at this season of the year, when the foliage is just beginning to take on {ts autumna! tints and nature lets us know that the fail is near. As usual on all these Turner excursions, a program of athletic sports of various kinds, prize bowling and contests between the senior and junior classes of the Verein will take place, and promise to be very in- teresting. This will be the last of the Ger- man society excursions to the View. The Pentz will leave her wharf at 11 a.m., 2:45 and 6:15 p.m. Those who have never taken the sail from this city to the mouth of the Poto- mac, and from there down Chesapeake bay to Fortress Monroe by daylight, can't im- agine what a delightful trip it is. The ride, although a long one, is not at all tire- some. The scenery along the entire length of the river is very beautiful. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company has arranged one of these enjoyable trips for Labor day. The elegant steamer Wash- ington will leave 7th street’ wharf at 8 o'clock sharp Monday morning, arriving at Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Those who wish to return the same evening can do so by taking the regular night steamer, which leaves “Old Point” at 7:20 p.m., and reaches this city at 6:30 a.m. the following morn- ing; or passengers may remain over night at Norfolk or Fortress Monroe, and return Re daylight Tuesday, reaching this city at 5 p.m. If Sunday is anyways warm, those who spend the afternoon or evening at Fort Myer and Arlington won't feel the heat. It is always cool and pleasant on those high bluffs, overlooking the city, and the huge shade trees throughout the grounds keep out the warm rays of the sun. The elee- tric cars leave Aqueduct bridge every half hour for Fort Myer and Arlington, and every hour for Falls Church, from 8:30 a. m. to 11:40 p. ——.__. FIREMEN AND POLICEME Philosopher Dooley Indulges in § dry Comparisons. From the Chicago Post. “How is asked Mr. Dooley, “that whin a firemen dies th’ whole city mourns an’ whin a polishman dies all annywan says is: ‘Who's the first illigible on th’ list?” How ts it?” “I dinnaw,” said Mr. Hennessy, “but ‘tis ‘No doubt iv it,” continued Mr. Dooley. “I think th’ reason is we’re bumpin’ too much into th’ polis foorce. If we was to see thim on’y goin’ by in th’ getap wagon, with th’ horses chargin’ along an’ the gong ringin’, we'd play thim fir pop'lar heroes. A polishman always looks good whin he's goin’ by in a hurry. But whin he gets out iv th’ chariot an’ gues to bat he’s no man’s frind, an’ anny citizen is entitled to move things Ir'm th’ roof on his head. He mixes in with th’ populace an’ familyarity breeds contempt, as Shakespeare says. Now, ‘tis altogether diffrent with th’ fireman. No wan Is on really intimate terms with him. We may call him by his first name an’ play dominoes with him or pitch horse- shoes behind th’ barn, but we have a secret feelin’ that he’s a shuperior person that is not safe to take liberties with. Ye may be settin’ in th’ injine house with | a firenten as calm gn’ frindly as ye plaze, ant it's ‘Ye'er move, Tom,’ an’ “There goes ye'er king row, Felix; but lave th’ "ticker buzs wanst an the gopg ring an ye've sud- denly lost enquality. Over goes th’ boord, out come th’ horses an’ it’s ‘Get out iv 1 way, there, blast ye,’ aa’ ‘All-right, Mis- ther Casey.’ I nive se@ th’ day whin I felt just right in th’éprisince iv a man in a helmet. Did ye iver:know a fireman to be slugged? Or robbe@? ‘Naver. Th’ tough- est thief that iver moamed th’ sthreets ‘ll lave alone a lad with a brown sthraw hat an’ silver buttons. If T was Tanner an’ wanted to be pop’lar I’dhire a fireman to go around with me. “How can it be ammy eather way? There used to be a man up hegre be th’ name iv Duggan, an’, havin’ a large fam'ly, he lived on th’ fifth flure iv th’ Flaherty buildin’ near the roof. He was a jealous man whin he was @hrumk, and that was sometimes, an’ he used -to roar about th’ aisy life iv th’ firemen.; ‘Here,’ he says, ‘am I, a man withsa good hot intilleck, condimmed to wurrak im th’ broilin’ sun shovelin’ coal f'r wan sévinty-fiwe a day,’ he says, ‘while th’ likes dv ye set in ye’or alsy cheers,’ he.says; ‘smokin’ ye'er pipes, with nawthin’ to do,’ he says, ‘but decide who's th’ champeen dominoes rlayer,’ he says. ‘Fr’m morn to night ye don’t do a tap iv wurruk, an’ kan’ th’ likes iv me pay ye f'r it,’ hesays. “He talked this way In th’ injine house day an’ night an’ th’ lads laughed at him an’ wint on playin’. On’y wan man didn’t like th’ talk. He was a dark man be th’ name of Shay with a big horseshoe mustache, an’ he used to eat half iv it off iviry time Duggan made his epecch. I seen he was achin’ f’r Duggan’s throat, but it’s a rule iv th’ department that mim- bers ’r not allowed f’r to lick civilyans. They can lick polismen, if they're able to, but not citizens. “Th’ Flaherty flats took fre wan night, an’ bein’ consthructed fr poor people out iv nice varnished pine an’ cotton waste they burned up without anny joss iv time. Duggan counted his childher an’ found wan missing. He had a good man: 1ve or thirteen, I think—but he needed thim all in his business. He counted again an’ again, but there was still wan short, an’ afther awhile he figured it was th’ baby, be th’ name iv Honoria. She's « great big girl now—with red hair. Whin Duggan found he was shy a chip he procecded to throw fits on th’ sthreet an’ wanted io go into th’ buildin’, which wud’ve been th’ end iv him, fr he was full iv rum and_wud've burned like a celluloid collar.. Cap. Kenny iv thruck twinty-nine heerd his ravin’ en’ wanted to know what giled him. ‘He's short a kid,’ said th” polisman that was hildin’ him be th’ hair. Kenny begun cursin’ like a tug captain, an’ in tess thin a ee he was Shinnin’ up a ladder with or four others, 4 im bein’ Sais Ge among thim bein’ ovr “Th’ cap wint in first an’ stayed in five minyits an’ had to be carrid out. Thin two ethers staggered to th’ window an’ was dhragged out be th’ legs. But Shay stuck. We waited an’ waited, with all th’ pipes playing on th’ wan window, an’ fin'lly th’ Connemara man come out ‘carryin’ some- thing in his ar-rums. Glory be, but he was a sight. He was as black as a lump iv coal an’ he had no more hair on him thin @ lookin’ glass. He slid out to th’ ladder an’ climbed down, scornin’ assistance. Th’ Women gathered around him, weepin’ an’ callin’ on all th’ saints in th” catalogue to bless him, an’ th’ men swore an’ ran to get dhrinks. But Shay paid no attintion to thim. He pegged th’ baby at a sthrange woman an’ walked over to Duggan. ‘What ye said to me las’ Choosdah night,’ he roared, ‘was a lie, an’ I'm goin’ to club ye’er head off.’ An’ he fell on th’ weepin’ father an’ wud’ve kilt him. Cap Kenny pulled him away, an’ Shay, lookin’ asham- ed to death undher th’ soot; saluted. ‘Pipe- man Shay,’ says th’ cap, ‘I will recomind ye fr th’ Three Medal,’ he says, ‘but I fine ye five days’ pay f'r lickin’ a civilyan,’ he says. ‘Lord help us, I hope Swenie won't hear fv this,’ he say: “That man Shay used to come into my place un’ play forty-five with me. But aye suppose I cud challenge his count as I do other people's; or ask to cut his ca-ards?” ¥ ‘Ye'd be afraid he'd lick y: Mr. Hennessy. “That was wan reason,” said Mr. Dooley. — WENT ONE BETTER. suggested A Contest Betweem Liars in the 01d Corner €vecery. From the Detroit F-ve Press "Bout th’ clesest cali I ever had,” said the long-legged man:om a backless chair in front of the grocery, “wus when I wus emigratin’ to Californey in ’49. There wus "bout fifty of us started together, but didn’t agree very well,!so ten of us sep’- rated frum th’ rest an’ run a experdition of our own. We got-along all right till we got among theny Apaches. They wus soon hangin’ on our trail, ant’ one day they s'rounded us. They wus fifty to our one, an’ all we could look for’ard to wus to die a fightin’. They kep’ a circlin’ an’ a cir- clin’ an’ gittin’ nearer all th’ time, an’ us stan'in with our backs together waitin’ till we could shoot to kill. Jist when we wus whisperin’ good-bye to each other them red devils took to their heels like th’ United States army wus arter them. It wus an airthquake done ft, an’ we wasn’t troubled no more.” “Wus they a voleaney near there?’ asked the little man with high shoulders and a weazened face. “Now! What’er you talkin’ c®neys? I said airthquake.” “I heerd you. But I went through that, same deestrict that year. Them Apaches got arter us an’ we hustled up into th’ ter of a volcaney so as to stan’ ’em off. “We built a kin’ of a platform inside, an’ they culdn’ a took us in a thousand years if we'd had grub. One mornin’ when we wus jist about starved, that ole vol- caney kim to life, cut loose like a dyner- mite explosion, an’ we wus blowed nincty miles to th’ west afore we landed in a san’ hill, Not a durn one of us had a scratch.” The long-legged man reached for his easel skin, took on a sickly grin and satd: “What'll you fellers take?” ee Salmon That Jump Fifteen Feet. Frederic Ireland in Seribner’s. The first fall on the Mingan is about three miles from the mouth. It is forty-six feet high, in three pitches about equal in height and with seething pools between. The spawning beds of the salmon are on broad, gravelly bars far up the river. They must surmount this fall once a year in order to reach them. We camped ‘on a sandbar below the fall, and watched the struggle. The broad pool below the fall was so full of these royal fish that their tails and dorsal fins could constantly be seen sticking out of the water. Every minute one or more fish would make a rush from the depths below, spring far into the air, every fiber quivering, and time after time fall back, only the most powerful and determined occasionally succeeding in pass- ing the first pitch. Above that, every nook and crevice in the rocks where the salmon could obtain a resting place was crowded. Great monsters they were, weighing from twenty-five to forty pounds. How they ever made the second and third pitches I do not know, for there was not the good starting chance that they had in the deep hole below the first pitch. AMUSEMENTS. Bicycle Races Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, 3 p.m. INTERNATIONAL “ATHLETIC PARK, ON CONDUIT ROAD“AND GREAT FALLS ELECTRIC RAILWAY. Open and handicap races, amateur and profes- sional entries from Washirgton, Baltimore, Virginia ond Philadelphia. Special=- CHAMPIONSHIP OF DISTRICT wnt peer eoamie Aone tae ‘Mount and the Washington Road Club, Schade-vs-Moran, \ IN THE MILE OPEN. "bout vol- Admission, 25c. Grand Stand, 50c. | evERY EVENING, FROM 6 UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK. |: Reserved Seats, 75. ON SALE MONDAY, 10 A.M. TO 12, ROOM 987 D BT. N.W, : AMUSEMENTS. COLUISIBIA. Opening of the Season, SEPTEMBER 13th. MATINEES EVERY TUESDAY AND SATURDAY. TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO WASHINGTON OF THE FAMOUS AND FAVORITE ORGANIZATION, HOLE SQUARE COMMENCT MONDAY NIGHT, ‘G PRELIMINARY AMUSEMENTS. EXCURSIONS, ETC. Ho! For Atlantic City VIA Pennsylvania Railroad. (Delaware River Bridge Route.) Saturday, September 4t Sunday, September Sth. ANNOUNCEMEMT. Lyric 80 HIGH-CLASS ARTISTS. aan NO CHANGE OF CARS. NO STREET CARS. CHAS. M. 2 NO F 2S. SOUTHWELL, In to pop aseeers PENNSYLVANIA RAIL Presenting on an elaborate scale the best works of the best composers in ENGLISH. First Lalf of opening wee \ Prices MILL.0¢ °$ LUNEFUL Beggar Student. Last half of upening week, Chimes of SPECIAL SCENIC EFFECTS. RESPLFYDENT LIGHT EFFEC GORGEOUS VERY Sale of seats begins Thursds, SIGHT, 25, ERY MATINEE, 2 Normandy. COSTUMES. 50 and Te. and 50 Sept. 9. cided to ron a special tratn, le st. station at 4:00 p.m. Saturday aitton tot already an leave at 10:00 p.m. [7 in compliance with many the Jeaving time of special tra! day has been changed fro: $1.00 $1.00 EXCURSION ‘The following brilliant | BOXES, $5.00. No higher. Beaes, $4. via Bed E LKS. Glen Echo, SEPT. 9. Afternoon and Evening. The Comedy Exponents. First Appearance in Washington. The Appleton Brothers, The Fuany Bootblacks, in Two Starts—plenty of Fits and a Sudden § op. First Appearance in America, on: go, ‘The Aerial Wonder and Great Man Monkey, en- gaged especially _for this occasion, Bro. Byron G. Harlan and Master Emmet Walsh, Washington's Fa Th In HAL Admission, induding rites, ereopticon, Audit Serio-comlc Prof. Leo. ‘The Great Southern GRAND ORC Ye Olde PBCITA iu new ssisted by Mr. eCecilianLadies’Quartte jer the Direction of Miss Wilson. Hiss Isabel Shelton, Late of Gilmore's . iMustrared ys. Walsh, Jr. rium, Philadeiphia, Songs. Wheat, in Timer, Mr. Frank Bosworth, TIC Shakespeare's Seven Azes of Man. The Vivandiers, Misses Stevens, Otterback ud Divver. Courtesy’ of Miss Stevens. his Laug LEY'S In_ Popular se4-5t, Frank McNish, Reserved Sents.. Act, entitled ORCHESTRA, lr. "Thomas J. Jones Ballads. 25. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. EK BEGIN! (Labor Das}, Matinees Wednesilay MORRI SG MONDAY MATINEE ptember 6. and Saturday at 2. SON’S Original Famous Scenie and Producti Dramatic ion of BASE BALL Pennsylvania -TODAY. Railroad, Lene Washington 3: Washington. EC. ED AT 4 pei Spas t greys! Lo oats Z te'sy Operaticcs| Baltimore care oh v ty ae and retur Monday Eve., Sept. 13. Miss Maude Adams Direction of « man, M. BARIIE of His Own In J. Tickets on sale and good for ‘ acme | passage on all trains, 25, 50 & 75c. in both directions, LAST TIME oF Robert Downing Sunday, Sept. 5, 1897. THE GLADIATOR, |%220 Round Trip. $i.o0 se2-3t NEXT. WEEK —MERRY KATIE EMMETT a) GRAXD SURSION OF Ia the Columbia Turn-Verein ew To River View, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER “THE LITTLE MINISTER el, ¢ To be produced with New Scenery and s and a Most Excellent Cast. fice open for sale of restrved sea Academy. TONIGHT AT 8, nt Costani ALL THIS WEEK G ; ay aed a Grand Prize Rowling, Matinecs, Tuesday. ‘Thursday and Saturday. ketie Games and « CITY CLUB COMPANY | “* TICKETS . Entire change of proz:am will be prescated last at half of week. High-ciass Vaudeville. PARISIAN ART STUDIES, Introducing the Latest Novelty Invention, THE GLASS COLOR Ca! - VW ] Next {| The American Burlesquers. x VIE | Season 1897. au30-6t SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. F-A-U-S-T | With Its Wonderful Electric and Calcium Effects. ‘The Marvelous “BROCKED "7 Scone, With Genuine Flashes of Lightning and the Magic Rain of Fire. Produced Here in Its Entirety. Production Entirely POPULAR New This Season. PRICES | SEATS NOW ON SALE AT BOX OFFICE. NEXT WEEK—“THE ELECTRICIAN. Columbia Bicycles, $50. STANDARD OF THE WORLD. ‘We haye a few Model 44 still on band, and while they Ist will sell them at $50 cach. eles ever built, except the best bic ‘These are 1897 Columbias, Which are now selling, all medels, at $75. Pope M’f’g Co., se3-21d 817-819 14th St. Glen Echo, ON THE POTOMAC. In the Immense E. MIDDLETON, Amphitheater. Jr., Manager. This afternoon at 3, Tonight at 8, Haley’s Superb Inaugural Orchestra. HART AND IRVING, ‘Transformation Artists and Mystifiers. KOPPE, ‘The Sensational Club Juggler. MISS CERTRUDE FERCUSON, ‘Washington's Favorite Fancy Dancer. "* Plusic and Dancing! AT TBE LABGE, COOL GROVE aT Congress Heights from the Navy w NESDAY, SEPTEME RAND OPERA HOUSE, . Reet rs WERK. mike a tz ut 10 a.m., 2 and GRAU'S CELEBRITIES. “Tickets on 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. trips 10 cents to NAMES THAT TELUt is King of Minstrelsy, : * o ae =o oe i BRING OUT THE CHTLDRE The Popular Farce-comedy’ Stars, BARNEY FERGUSON, assisted by JOHN MARR, siied ty 8H Colonial Beach. The Queen of Comle Opera and Sweet Singer of ‘The Only Salt Water Bathing Beach Within Easy, all. se! On 6:45 trip, Be Sy tees ‘Access to Washington City. ft < % t SAM. J. TYAN With pure, bracing sea alr and good surf, The Latest New York” Sensation, Soubrette, KITTY MITC The Tramp Juggler, CHAS. The Bleycle N SATURDAY agRRyY THE KEAMER eee NIGUT ‘That y Ba McCARTHY AND” aT 9 AM. AT 6-30 P.M. Popular prices. Box open. ure your seats. Next Week—MORRISON'S FAUST. EXCURSIONS, ETC. SUNDAY MARSHALL HALL. MACALESTER SAILS AT 11 A.M., 2:50 AND 6:30 P.M. On the Palace Steamer JANE MOSELEY. The oaly excursion s*eamer ruuning directly to this recor Without stop. From Clyde pic Local office, 1221 F st. UICK AND FREQUENT ELECTRIC TRAIN Q SERVICE. Piount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. tation, Pennsylvania aveune and 13% street. For scbedule sce Ht. R column, this paper. my27-tt ~ Norfolk & W3shington Steamboat Co. Cool comfort. Schroeder's Band Concert! Magnificent dining rooms. se4-20d. To Arlington, Fort Myer and Fails Church, take The Electric Cars at The Aqueduct Bridge. au7-8m,10 for Fortress Monroe, —— A gaa MOUNT VERNON ton —oehiee - Southoouna, | on fice. ‘Northbow Ly. Washington. Pp Lt Steamer Macalester, | fe Sinn? 3 £0. ~ Daily (except Sunday), = EOF 30 10 - m0. 5 eTurDt . Portsmouthn.§ 200 a.m. eo eee OI Cpa ee Teach the | Ae Povieltors to. Cha s tw FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50 CENTS. = Aygeia. ana Virginia Bench wil Admission rc an el 25 cents. — —, ry oT ayy route. tusuring @ com- ELEGAN1 CAFE ‘ON THE STEAM: = tortabie " Tickets, with Mout Vernon adiiission coupon, for | —— Large Jirurioas rooms Ctted throncbout Se re Ta | Rar am sphere hn at LAR, SALT Wa’ RIPS. = Re rankets of Washington avd Norfolk attord, Co : — Tickets on sale at 8. ess office, S17 lonial Be h = Pennsyivania avenue; DIS, G19, 1421 Scnnsyl- aCe. j= eS ee — eet New 3 THE PICTU! CB LOWER POTOMAC AXD | — Boara steam ora Sa ate % — canal 5 ii teed will be ture Str. T. V. Arrowsmith = |= “Any omer intcrmation aesirea be, tur. SAILS EVERY —£S SP wharf, foot of 7th st. Wash= MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 3:00 P.\t. = ington, D.€, Tel Xo. 750. : SATURDAY, 6:00 P.3t., 351 ‘NO. CALLAHAN, General Manager, TOUCHING AT ALL THE POPULAR WATERIN! PLACES AND SUMMER RESORTS. S Colonial Beach Excursions SATURDAYS, 6:00 P.o. Excursion Tick Sunday, round trip, 50e. Howie SUNDAY 10-00 Bae A000stMODATIONS FIRST- CLASS, au2-28tf uw. a ‘Manager. — “Ericsson LineExcursions” COMFORT. &” WASHINGTON