Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1897, Page 12

—_— THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1897—12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music—Katie Emmett in “The Waits of New York.” Grand Opera House—“Faust.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—The American Barlesquers. Glen Echo—Concert by Haley's Washing- ton Concert Band. - Congress Heights—Music and dancing. in SS EXCURSIONS TOMORROW lester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial and lower river landings, 3 p.m. Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., nd p.m. teamer Jare Moseley for Colonial Beach 9 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Moaroe at 7 p.m. ‘Trains leave the Steamer Beach tation for Bay nd 4:30 p.m. 3 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to Spm Trains leave 1315 avenue for Mount Vernon at 6 a.m., 12:05, treet and Pennsylvania », 10:05, 11 > p.m. HOW AFOUT TH TUR If it’s a little worn or “rusty” let is upholster or re-cover it. We'll make piece as handsome -and stylisn as M Empire Carpet Cleaning Wk: ave. ge YD O. BULLETIN. Reduced Rates. § Luray and return, $3.50, including admis- sion to the caves. Special one-day excur- sion Thursday next, September 9. Train leaves Washington 8:30 a.m. Niagara Falls and return, $10. Specially conducted ten-day tour, Thursday next, September 9. Special train of coaches and Pullman cars leave Washington 8:10 a.m. ‘Tickets good to stop off returning at Wat- kins Glen, Rochester and Buffalo. Baltimore and return, $1, Sunday next, September 1 Bay Ridge and return, 50 cents. next, clo: = Columbus, Ohio, and return, $12. the round trip, September 19, 21 to 2 eennt U. V. L. national encampment. Atlantic City and return Sunday val Blue Line—best service. nd return, $1.25, Saturday and y. good to return until following Mon- Sunday 2.75 Gas Stove, &8e. se gS urner, double heat, Muddiman, near 12th and G. —— FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 50c. Tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars at cost. C. D. Kenny, seven city stores. Sage Reduced prices on Gas Ranges and Fixtures. C. A. Muddiman, 616 12th s: and 1204 G st. only CITY AND DISTRICT. ‘THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any Period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from -one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one. ed ALARMS ARE FREQUENT. Department Responds Four ‘Times Within Eight Hours. The fire department was called out four times between 4 o'clock yesterday after- noon and midnight. The first alarm was sounded from box 416 for a slight fire in Johnson & Wimsatt's lumber yard, near 12th and Water streets. Although the fire did not amount to much there was consid- erable smoke from it, and it was thought ‘by the firemen that they were going to have a repetition of the disastrous fire ‘which happened at the river front a year ego. The blaze was extinguished by No. 4 Engine Company before much damage was done. Five hours later an alarm called the en- ines to the stable of James Hayes, in al- ley near 19th and E streets. A lighted candle left in the building had caused a blaze, which was discovered by Policeman ‘Wortz, who turned In the summons. The Prompt arrival of the fire department pre- vented a loss of more than $5. A false alarm from box 216 was sounded, and the key used was left in the box. To- day an investigation is being made and a Prosecution may follow. The fourth alarm was turned in from box 17 for fire in a tailor shop on 4% street, in rear of the Colonization building. The cause of the fire is not known. Only a few articles of wearing apparel were destroyed. — Sale by Catalogue. Tomorrow at 11 o'clock a.m., sale of Corean ornaments, household adornments, curios, garments, etc., will open at Sloan's, 107 street northwest.—Advt. 2S OFFICER BRETT'S FUNERAL. Fire The Late Policeman to Be Buried This Afternoon. The funeral of the late Policeman Thom- as Brett, who died suddenly Sunday last at his home, No. 133) 13th street north- west, will take place this afternoon, and the interment will be made in Mount Ol- vet cemetery. In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Brett, expressed just before death, the funeral services will be of plainest and most unostentatious char- acter, and only the ritual of the church with which he was identified will be read over the remains, both at the house and grave. The pallbearers will be six officers from the police force of the third precinct, and they will appear in citizens’ clothes. —— 82.00 Atlantic City and Return vin nd 0. Sund: next. Royal Blue Line; best service.—Advt. i a BERWYN HOME FOR CHILDREN. Members of St. Josep Union Pay Ie a Visit. The active members of St. Joseph's Union, to the number of seveaty-five, spent Labor day at Mount St. Joseph, the chil- dren's country home at Berwyn, Md. Ri freshments were served in the main din- ing hall, ard on the lawn the children sang ral selections. The visitors were much pleased with the home. its location and management and heartily congratulated Sister Agnes, prom- icing her every assistance. ——_—_ #1.00 to Baltimore and Return via B. nd 0. For all trains Sunday, September 12.— Advertisemer.t. ee Hotel Robbed. William P. Varney, a resident of Del Ray, and proprietor of a boarding house near Arlington Junction, on the Mt. Ver- non electric railway, sustained quite a serious loss as the result of a robbery at the boarding establishment, late Saturday night, provisions to the value of nearly $75 being carried away. >—— to the $5.00 Excursion: shore vin Pen On Friday and Saturday, September 10 and 11, tickets will be sold for 11 a.m. train to Atlantic City,-Cape May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City and for 12:45 p.m. train to Atlantic City, good to return until the following Tuesday.—Advt. —__.— His Foot Cut Of. A man named Dominick O'Connor, a inter, was run over yesterday by a train near Alexandria and his right foot was cut off. He was brought here and taken to Providence Hospital in the police ambu- lance. O'Connor has been in this country for abeut fourteen years, and during recent weeks he has been tramping about looking for work. Sea- ces See B. and O. bylietin, this paper.—Advt. cae ee ee eer ee a a DE eee ee pec Nolte A A ie a LABORS’ RECREATION DA¥ Thousands of Visitors Attracted to the Bev- eral Pleasure Resorts. Winners in the Scheduled Events— Base Ball and Tug-of-War Were Features. Labor day has passed, but its memory will r>main a gilded leaf in the volumn of memory of all those who participated in it, for a fairer day, and one better spent, it is the opinion of everybody, was never seen here in the District. It was enjoyed to its fullest extent by the thousands of workers who took in the excursions and amused themselves in the many other pleasures provided for the da: The excursions to River View and to Marshalt Hall were largely patronized, the trades unionists spending a quiet day there It is estimated that 3,000 persons attend- ed the exercises at River View, and the trades unionists and thelr friends had an enjoyable time. There was much interest manifested in various athletic games. The (cams entered in the quoit pitching contest were Crowley and Reid, O'Neil and Keeley and Lawis and Chapin for the first game, which was won by Crowley and Reid. In the second game Cross and MeCubbin were entered, with Crowley and Reid, and Crowley and Reid won again, with Cross and McCubbin close second. In the final contest Crowley and Reid won, with O'Neil and Kelley second. Seven Hammer Throwers. There were seven competitors in the hammer-throwing contest. William Silver, president of the Building Trades Council, was an easy winner, with Cross of Typo- graphical Union a close second. The tug-of-war between teams of the Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council was the most interesting event of the day. There had been much speculation as to which side would win, and it is said that a number of wagers were laid upon the result of this friendly contest. Teams of nine, chosen from each organi- zation, were in the contest, which was finally won, after.several hard tugs, by the Central Labor Union team. The match game of base ball between the plumbers and steam fitters was won by the former by a score of 21 to 11. Bernhardt and Hughes were the batteries for the plumbers and O'Neill and Caton for the steam fitters. Dancing in the pavilion was a great at- traction, and young and old participated. Mr. William H. Maghan of Bricklayers’ Union, so far as reported, is ahead in the sale of tickets, and it is probable that he will be awarded the prize of $20 in gold. A Smoker Tonight. The trades unions will round up the fes- tivities of Labor day by giving a smoker this evening, under the auspices of the Building Trades Council, at Electrical Workers’ Hall, 628 Louisiana avenue. After a short business session of the council the hall will be thrown open to the members of affiliated unions and invited friends. A committee has been arranging for the occasion during the past week, and an abundance of both solids and liquids will be_furnished. There was no meeting of the Central Labor Union last evening, on account of the day being the national holiday. Marshall Hall Festivities. Those who went to Marshall Hall had equally as good a time as did the others. Two features of the day there were games of ball between the Potomacs and the Washington Athletic Club, which the Po- tomacs won by a score of 14 to 7. The painters met their old-time enemies on the diamond, the carpenters, in which the lat- ter were defeated by the score of 20 to 10. “Doc” O’Brien won both first and second prizes in the bowling contests. There was a boat race between Addie Allison of the painters and John Horst- kamp of the carpenters. It was a mile and a half straightaway from the wharf and return. Horstkamp won by about a length. Small outriggers were used. Dancing in the pavilion was indulged in during a greater part of the day, M. J. Wilson acting as master of ceremontes. Takoma Park Picnic. About 500 persons attended the Labor day basket picnic yesterday at Takoma Park, given by the Good Templars, among the number being many Washingtonians, members of the Anti-Saloon League and local Good Templar lodges. Mr. Jesse C. Suter of the local Anti-Saloon League was chairman of the exercises and made an ad- dress. Miss Ethel Mooers played a volun- tary, after which Grand Chief Templar Emmons of the state of Maryland made an address. An address was ulso made by Chief Templar Doyle of Star of Hope Lodge. The picnic was in charge of a committee from Takoma Lodge, composed of Grand Templars Warren, Holton and Ford. It was held on the grounds near the big spring. ——— Rich Cut Flowers for Weddings —artistically arranged. Loose’s,12th and F. —Advertisement. oe Bay Ridge Will remain open up to and including Sep- tember 12. Rate, 50 cents for the round trip. For schedule of trains, see this paper— Advertisement. ——— HOMELESS AND HELPLESS, A Family of Three Overtaken by Mis- fortune. A young man whe gave his name as Wil- liam Jennings, and who was accompanied by his wife and child, called on Sanitary Officer Frank early this morning and requested transportation to New York for his family. The man is apparently not more than thirty-five years old, and is a plasterer by trade. His child is a boy, about seven years old, and his wife is not in condition to be shifted about from place to place, being much in need of a comfort- able home. Jennings’ story was that he had been hving in Pittsburg, but had been out of work for several weeks and had been una- ble to pay his rent. He has friends and relatives in New York, and he knew if he could reach there he could get a tem- porary job at least, and could then assist his wife and boy. When they got ready to leave Pittsburg, he suid, they had money enough to pay their railroad fare as far as Cumberland, and when they left the train at the Maryland town they were vir- tually penniless. The husband was anxious to get to New York, but he disliked very much the idea of asking for help, and concluded that he would tramp in this direction, hoping to get assistance of some kind upon his ar- rival here. He would willingly have made the trip alone, he said, and then sent money to his wife and child when he had succeeded in getting work, but his wife would not permit him to leave her, and to- gether they walked the railroad ties all the y from Cumberland to Brunswick. When they reached the village where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops are located, they found in one of the railroad men a true friend, who surrendered to them a pass he had gotten for his own use, and this brought Jennings and his family as far as Rockville, where they left the train, again stranded. Instead of applying for aid they started across the country and walked to Chevy Chase. Reaching the railroad junction there, Jen- rings managed to get a job for which he was paid 25 cents. With this money he paid his family’s fare here on the electric road, and late in the afternoon the trio reached the first precinct police station. They were fed and made comfortable for | night, and today Sanitary Officer Frank sent them to New York. —— We Have Fuel to Burn. Your Winter's supply at summer rates if spoken for now. S. 8S. Daish & Son, 703 12th street north- west, 208 Florida avenue northeast. Tele- phones 328 and 338.—Advt. ——_—- Excursion to Luray Caverns Via_B. and O. R. R., 8:30 a.m. September 9. $3.50 for the round trip, including ad- mission to the caverns.—Advt. _————~—> Mcney to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on rear estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ————__— Tastiest floral designs, Gude, 1224 F.— Advertisement. BOARD WILL INVESTIGATE Fixing the Responsibility for the Oolumbia- Newport News Collision. Superintendent Callahan is Confident Tiat His Officers Will Be Cleared. The collision, yesterday morning, be- tween the steamers Newport News of the Washington and Norfolk line and the Co- lumbia of the Washington and Alexandria Ferry Company is soon to be investigated by the steamboat inspectors. The damaged steamer Columbia is still at her wharf in Alexandria, and it is stated that she will be towed to Philadelphia the latter part of the week and overhauled. Until the meeting of th® steamboat in- spectors, the legal responsibility for the ac- cident cennot be fixed. At present the offi- cers of the two companies, as well as the men who were on the boats at the time of the accident, are all protesting they were blameless. Superintendent John Callahan of the Nor- folk and Washington line, when seen by a Star reporter this morning, said that until the accident had been passed upon by the steamboat inspectors and the underwriters, he did not care to say much about it. “I will say, however,” he remarked, “that our boat is insured against loss of any kind, so that our company will not suffer by the damage. “fhe Newport News was on its usual course from Alexandria to Shepherd's,” he added, “and the accident happened when the latter point was reached. There was no fog at Alexandria, and it was not until Shepherd's was reached that the fog bank was encountered. Fog Signals Sounded. “Then our captain did as any careful captain would aye done. He heard the fog signal ahead, and also gave his fog signal at the same time, bringing his boat to a standstill, as is required by law. “The captain was unable to locate the Columbia's fog signal, and then it as that he stopped his engine and proceeded to back the boat, thinking, of course, that the captain of the other boat would do likewise. He had been backing for more than a minute, which is ample time to stop, end wes surprised when the Columbia came under his bow.” Superintendent Callahan said he had al- ways been careful to impress upon hi captains the necessity for stopping in fox banks, and of not taking any risks what- ever. Capts. S. J. Geoghegan and J. Posey, he said, are experienced river mi the former having served on the Choptan line between Baltimore and the eastern shore before coming here. The Washing- ton and Norfolk Company, he continued, always endeav possible on its iine: of experience and care. In conclusion, he said he felt that when the matter shall be investigated the officers of the steamer Newport News will be exonerated. —____ $10.00 Niagara Falls via B. and 0. Through train of coaches and parlor cars from Washington, 8:10 a.m., September 9. Tickets good for ten days, and good for to get the best men and they are all men stop-over returning at Watkins Glen, Rochester and Bu dvt. : aang Congress Heights this afternoon and evening—Free exhibition trained horses and dogs, man-eating gorilla, fire dept. by birds, .clowns, concert, ventriloquist and stage play. Take new electric cars at Navy 1 for chil- Yard bridge via Capital Traction and A: ecstia lines. Special attraction dren every afternoon free.—Advt. eee AT REST. DR. BU His Remains Laid Away by Le Friends This Afternoon. The funeral of Dr. James A. Buck, wao was for so long cornected with Rock Creck Church and parish as its pastor, was held at that church this afternoon at 3 o'clock Bishop Satterlee officiated, and a larg number of the friends and acquaintance. including members of the ‘clergy, from Washington, Maryland and more distant Points were present. A short service was conducted at the house promptly at 3 o'clock by the bishop for the benefit of the immediate family and a few intimate friends. After this the re inains were taken to the church, where the services proper were held. ' Bishop Satterlee here made a short address, 1. which he set forth the success which had crowned the faithful and earnest work of the venerable pastor, and spoke of the re- ward that would come to him for his life work. The little church was filled to over- flowing, and very many in attendance w: unable to find seats or even get into the church. The edifice was heavily draped with black and everywhere about the place were the evidences of the grief felt by the members of Rock Creek parish at the loss of their beloved spiritual guardian. Tne floral tributes were numerous and especial- ly beautiful. Inside the chancel with Bishop Satterlee were Rey. David Barr, Rev. Dr. Johnston and Rev. Edward M. Mott. ‘The honorary pallbearers were selected from the clergy of Washington, as follows: Rev. Dr. Childs, Rey. Dr. Elliott, Rev. Dr. Stewart, Rev. Dr. Johns, Rev. Dr. Harding, Rev. Mr. Tongue, Rev. Charles Buck, Rev. J. B. Perry, Rev. William G. Ware and Rey. Dr. Sterrett. The members of the vestry of Rock Creek Churea acted as the active pallbearers. ring They were Messrs. Charles Bell, Redford Walker, Arthur Browne, John Miller, Thomas Wiltberger, John Weinberger, Bernhard Joy, A. D. Vandeveer and Angus Lamond. Interment was made in Rock Creek ceme- tery, which had about it today a special air of peace as though indicative of the rest which had come at last to the faithful minister. Bishop Satterlee arrived in Washington this morning and expressed the greatest regret at the loss the church in general, and Rock Creek parish in particular, had suffered through the death of Dr. Buck. ee Don’t Go Home Until you have arranged about your winter’s fuel from S. 8. Daish & Son, 78 12th street northwest, 208 Florida avenue northeast. Telephones 328 and 338. Prices right.—Ady, ——— EXCURSIONS. With tomorrow's excursions, the season of 1887 at River View closes, and the steamer Samuel J.”Pentz will cease her trips to that very pleasant resort. It was the intention of Capt. Randall to ciose with the Labor day excursion, but the Alexan- dria Light Infantry wanted to give anoth- er excursion this season, so today was given them, and then the children asked for another day, and it was determined to close with family day trips tomorrow. This will be the last opportunity that parents will have to give the little folks a day’s outing at this pleasant resort, where they are made perfectly at home and are allow- ed to run about and make as much noise as they please. The water chute, the fun-pro- ducer; the flying horses, the donkeys and the goats will be“ready, as usual, to afford much pleasure to the young ones, and there will be music and dancing aH day. The steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m., and on the two first trips tickets will be but ten cents to all, big as well as little. In the evening, on the 6:45 trip, the Independent Order of Me- chanics will give a moonlight trip to the View, and are looking for.a big crowd. This will be the second excursion the In- dependent Order of Mechanics has given to River View this season. The closing day at the View promises to be one of the largest in point of attendance that that ever popular resort has had this year. ——— Cotton Mills Start Up. The Falls Company of Norwich, Conn., manufacturers of cotton goods, started up on full time yesterday,.giving employment to 500 hands. The plant shut down August 14, for the annual repairs, but prior to the sbut-down the concern had been operated short-handed. Ex-Congressman Flagler Dead. Ex-Congressman T. T. Flagler of Lock- port, Niagara county, N. Y., is dead, aged eighty-six years, He was president of the Holly Manufacturing Company, © HOLDS ITS FIRST 3MEETING Executive Committee of Dist#let 0.5. Union for the New Zeal. Change lade in the Baté for Annual Convention—Unifermity in Choice of Officers, The first meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Christian Endeavor Union of the District of Columbia for the new term was held last evening in the vestry room of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Grant Leet, president of the union, presided, and the minutes were recorded by Mr. Paul E. Sleman, secretary of the union. The opening devotional exercises con- sisted of the reading of the 2ith Psalm by Mr. Leet, and brief prayers byg number of the members. The call of the roll showed that repre sentatives from the following organiza- tions were presen’ Baptist—Calvary, E Street, Grace, Mary land Avenue, Mount Zion. Congregational—Lincoin Memorial, Mourt Pleasant, Plymouth, University Park Tem- ens PTutheran—Concordia (German Evange! ical), Memorial, Reformation, West Wash- ington, Zion (German). Methodist Epizcopal—People’s Tabernacle, Marvin (South), Metropolitan, Wesley (A /M. E. Z.), Mount Vernon Place (South. Union. Methodist _Protestant—Central, _ First, Mount Taber, North Carolina Avenue. Presbyterian—Assembly, Bethany Chapel Berwyn Chapel, Central, Covenant, Easi- ern, Eckington, Fourth, Garden Memorial, Gunton Temple Memorial, Gurley Memor- ial, Hyattsville, Metropolitan, New York Avenue, North, Sixth, Western, West Street. Scheme of Visitations. Miss Christine R. Poggensce reported that the lookout committee has conducted with success the visitation scheme put into operation in the spring. Members of the various societies have visited other socie- ties, gathering helpful suggestions and ideas for their work Miss Anna J. Bell reported, for the cor- respondence committee, that the regular work of the committee had been kept up during the summer. Mr. S. Felton Harris reported a balance in the treasury of $00.34. At this point an intermission for a few moments was taken, and after reassem- bling President Leet made a short address, in the course vf which he expressed the opinion that all the members of the C. E. unions in the District were loyal and would work hermoniously together during the ersuing year. In concluding, he asked for suggestions for the good of the cause, es- peciaily in regard to having more uniform- ity in the election of officers of the several unions. Under the present plan, he said, the work of the executive committee was almost constantly interfered with, owing to the fact that there were changes in the representation in the body on account of elections in the local societies occurring in almost every month in the year. A number of brief speeehes followed, all fevoring a change in this respect. Election of @ffivers. A motion, offered by Mr’ Percy S$. Foster, was adopted, * a letter) be sent to the local socicties stating it to be the sense of the executive committee that officers of the local unions be elected for one year, and that the election be hela in June, the elt ‘ers to take their positions in Septeim- Short addresses, the main object of which Was to show how the greatest amount of good could be accomplished by the Chris- tian Endeavorers, were made by Mr. Per y S. Foster, Mr. J. B. Sleman, Rev. C. H. Butler, Revs. Drs. Pitzer and Power, Mr. M. M. Shand, Miss Anna J. Reli,. Mi Christine A. Poggensee and others, At the suggestion of the board of officers and upon motion of Mr. Perey S. F the date for holding the next annua vention of the District Union was ch: from January, 1898, -to October 28, 30, 1897. Vacant Places Filled. The board also recommended the follow- ing appointments to fill vacancies, and all were confirmed: Lookout committee—Miss Grace B. John- son of the First Congregational Church and s Sue H. Hussey of Eckington Pre terian. Missionary committee—Mr. Russell Alden of St. Paul’s English Lutheran. Music committee—Dr. Frank C. Swart- wout of Calvary Baptist. Good literature—Mr. C. H. Jenks of Gun- ton Temple. The board also made a number of other recommendations touching the work of the union, all of which were adopted. Mr. M. M. Shand, by request of President Leet, announced that a reception to the new board of officers of the union will take place at Calvary Baptist Sunday School House the evening of Friday of next week, and that the membership of all the local unions were invited to be present. At the meeting last evening Miss Sallie Mason *was pianist and Dr. Frank C. Swartwout cornetist. — Baltimore and Return via B. and 0. For all trains Saturday and Sunday, valid for return until Monday, $1.25 for tae round trip.—Advt eee AMUSEMENTS. THE ACADEMY.—The second attraction of the season at the Academy of Music last night was that goddess of gods, Miss Katie Emmett, in the’*Waifs of New York, that time-tried and fire tested old melo- drama, and they most vociferously testified to their approval of the object of their adoration. There was a large attendance all over the house, but the upper works were packed, and all the surplus enthu- siasm of Labor day had arisen to the sur- ‘face there and bubbled over in most up- roarious and good natured fashion. In words of Daniel Webster, uttered in thi: very town, by the way, and changed now somewhat to fit: “It is not necessary to enter into any encomiums upon the waits of New York; it needs none; there is stands, judge for yourselves.” Very evidently the audience did that last night, for surely the waifs never had a more appreciative audi- ence. As for the play’s presentation, that was done with all the mechanical effects, the bridge and train scene and the fire scene being especially noteworthy. Miss Emmett was quite in the spirit of the work and the hearts of the people, and, of course, did her work as only Katie Em- mett can and does. She was more or less ably assisted by Harry West, Francis Cam- bells, Joseph Rawles, andi Miss Engel, Miss Bruce, Miss Eastman and little Grace Sheridan, a waif. There were musical and dancing ‘specialties in profusion, and en- cores were as thick as leaves in Valambro- sa.” GRAND OPERA H@OUS8E.—Morrison’s original scenic and draimatie production of “Faust” attracted a fairssized audience to the Grand Opera House at the matinee yesterday afternoon, and: an’ audience last night that fillei the house. Morrison’s adaptation of this famous story is known the country over, and & always finds a warm welcome in Washingten, no matter how many times it may ‘be ‘produced here. The scenery in the pro@ucfion last night was fully up to the armoumcements that have been made concernthg #t and surprise after surprise was given those who had the good fortune to attend. : The costumes and other accessories were im good keeping with the scenery and the whole produc- tion may be said to be in this respect al- 0 and A GRAND WORK most without fault. The cast as a whole was satisfactory. Erroll Dunbar made 4 gapital Mephisto both in appearance and in work, and was as acceptable as Morri- son himself in the part. Frank McDonald Was a trifle inclined to overdo the part of Faust, but Richard H. Geiger made quite a little out of the small part given to Val- entine in the production, while L. J. Hall, Elbert Couch and Allyn Chadwick made three very good stvdents. The second scene of the first act was enlivened by the singing of ar excellent male trio, which received a hearty encore. while a mixed quartet in the fourth act gave the “Jubi- late” with a finish hardly expected. Miss A. LeBertelle made an exceptionally pretty Marguerite, and though she had opportuni- ties for overdoing the part did not at any time verge upon the melodramatic style. Mrs. Nelson Kneass brought out all the comedy contained in the part of Martha, and with Mephisto in the garden con- tributed much to the success of the play. Miss Elizabeth Brainard and Miss L. 8. Hall made two pretty peasant girls. The music jnterlined throughout the play was as_well chosen and added not a little to the effectiveness of certain scenes. Morrison has not destroyed Goethe's story in the ef- fort to make the production a piece of stage- craft pure and simple, and yet he has in- troduced some startling effects in thfS line. The scene on the Brocken with liquid fire pouring in a sheet from above at the front of the stage and with the wierd electrical effects on the summit behind was beauti‘ul in the extreme. KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.—The names of Bryant and Watson is sufficient in Washington by themselves to draw a crow4- ed house, but when the two comedians sur- round themselves with a capabie company, as they have done this week at Kernan’s Lyceum Theater, the attraction is irresist- ible. They appeared yesterday for the first time with a show of their own, and the welcome they received was sufficient to indicate that Washington is ready to re- ceive them in any capacity. The program opened with a burletta entitled “The He- brew Ball,” that proved to be a decided novelty and gave opportunities for the best kind of fun. It gave ample scope for both Bryant and Watson to amuse the crowd and each won a decided ovation by his clever work. Josie Gregory also came in for_a share of the popular approval that was doubled later on, when she appeared as the first feature in the olio with clever songs and witty talk. A number of pretty girls fairly made things hum in the open- ing sketch, while the costumes and stage settings were much above the average. Bryant and Phelps in a refined comedy turn were excellent, while Wilson and Massoney made a hit with some attractive songs. Watson and Dupree pleased the house with a budget of sharp sayings that a_pack of nonsense labeled “I'm Mitchell and Love did a unique turn and O'Rourke and Burnette gave an exhibition of buck and wing dancing that has not been strpassed at this theater. The afterpie “Two Big Fragrants in which Harry Bryant was the bright, particular induced every one in the house to remain until the end of the show. The 3ryant and Watson combination will con- tinue at the Lyceum all this week, with the regular matinees. GL ECHO-ON-THE-POTOMAC. — La- bor day was celebrated yesterday at Glen Echo by over 10,000 persons, who made the trip at all hours of the day from ear! morning until late at night. A large per- centage of the number attended the per- formances given in the amphitheater dur- ing the afternoon and evening, while the remainder disported’ themselves in the cool spots under the spreading trees and enjoyed the delightful surroundings. The enter- tainment provided was an excellent one. Haley's Inaugural Orchestra played a num- ber of selections in its usual style, each number being received with the utmost of applause, and nearly every one inciting an encore. Miss Mary P. Lockwood, a mezzo- soprano, sang a number of songs that were cf sufficient merit to call forth an enthus- jestic burst of applause at each of her ap- pearances. Mile. Atlas gave a daring per- formance on the aerial revolving ball, while the music played by her on various instru- ments, while performing the various feats making tfp the act, would have been worth listening to even without the novelty of the ball. The eccentric trio of acrobats, “The American Trio,” put on an act that The cars han- died the crowds satisfactorily and the im- mense number that journeyed to Gleh Echo were caused no discomfort on this score. The Elks’ benefit which takes place Thurs- day night has already attracted so much potice that the fact that it 1s going to take place is known ail over the city. The bill on this occasion will be one of the largest ever put on at cn affair of this kind. CASTLE was humorous and unique. SQUARE OPERA CO.—The Castle Square Opera Company opened the season at the Academy of Music in Balti- more last night with a double bill, pr ing “Pinafore” and “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The opening was a society event and the audience contained many persons promi- nent in social and official life in the monu- mental city. Both works were given in splendid style and curtain calls were made at frequent intervals. The Castle Square will open at the Columbia Theater in this ity Monday next, presenting “The Beggar Student” the first part of the week and “The Chimes of Normandy” the latter part. ——— Tickles Economy Into a Good laugh? What? $1.25 for a 5-Ib. box finest butter. James. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.—Advt. —_———__ THE DISTRICT AT NASHVILLE. A Day to Be Designated for Columb! Special Honor. There is a movement being made to have a District of Columbia day at the Tennes- see centennial exposition at Nashville. Capt. Weolman Gibson, the District repre- scntative at the exposition, suggests Oc- tober 1, when the weather will be most delightful. He has consulted many prom- irent citizens, including a number of the board of trade, and the proposition has been heartily approved. Several of the di- rectors of the board of trade are in favor of bringing the matter before that body for the purpese of devising ways and means for making the proposed District day a great success. HAIR HIUMORS Itching, irritated, scaly, crusted Scalps, dry, thin and falling Harr, cleansed, purified and beautified by warm shampoos with CUTICURA SOAP and occasional dressings of CUTICURA, purest of emol- lents, greatest of skin cures. W@iticura Treatment produces @ clean, healthy scalp with luxuriant hair, when all else fails. HEM. COLE. Sole: Eroper, Boston Er Som S .» Sole x ‘on. “How to Produce Luxuriant Hair,’’ post free. instant leved b; ounicunA "REMEDIES, SKINS. ON FIRE Lutz & Co., #97 PA AVE., adjoining National Hotel. GET THE BEST— ToEB ‘Concord Harness.’ Fi Pocketbooks and Leather Goods. oid” Don’t You Think It’s About sear We were papering your rooms? We do fin- est work. $2 up. NOLTE, 810 9th st. it RoyalGlueMucilage stitks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf AMUSEMENTS. Tusic and Dancing! 4T THE LARGE, COOL GROVE AT Congress. Heights EVERY EVENING, FROM 6-UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK. Royal, The Absolutely Pure Baking Powder. AMUSEMENTS. _ KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AT COLUME1A THEATER. CONCERT International Drill, Under the Direction of Emily Sauter, For the benefit of the Pythian Memorial Tem Fand, SEPTEMBER 10, 189 Tteserved Seats, 25¢ . AT S PM extra EW NATIONAL—NEXT WEE TWO EXHIBITIONS DAIL) The greatest marvel of the a the criginal VERISCOPE! Producing a photographic illustration in life-size pictures of the great CORBETT anp FITZSIMMONS’ Contest, held at Carson City Mareh 17. Seats Thursday. Prices 25, 50, 75c. and $1.00. se7-tf Glen | | TODAY. GRAND CONCERT BY FALEY’ Superb Inaugural Orchestra, 2 PIBCES. ENTIRE CHANGE IN VAUDEVILLE. THIS AFTERNOON AT 3, EVENING AT 8. Madamoiselle Atlas, On the High Revolving Globe. American Trio, Eccentric Acrobats, Mary P. Lockwood, Mezzo Soprano. THURSDAY, September 9, Benefit tendered to Washington Lodge, B. P.O. Elks. Extra attractious on this occasion RAUSCHER’S SUPERB GLE! eHO DINNERS, VED IN THE CASINO-FROM 5 TO 9— 75 Gents. ropolitan road via Wth and U sts, G®**D orens HOUSE. Kernan & Rife, Managers. THIS WEEK— Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. A Production English-speaking World. MORRISON’S ORIGINAL MONSTER PRODUCTION ALL NEW THIS SEASON, POPULAR PRICES Seats now on sale at Rox Office. Next_week—THE ELECTRICIAN. ELKS. GLEN ECHO, SEPT. 9. Afternoon and Evening, 2:30 and 8 p.m. The Comedy Exponents. First Appearance in Weshiugton. The Appleton Brothers, ‘The Fuuuy Bootblacks, in Two Starts—plenty of Fits and a Sudden Stop. First Appearance in Auerica, ongo, The Aerial Wonler ané Great Man Monkey, en- gaged especially for this occusion, Bro. Byron G. Harlan and Master Emmet Walsh, Washtagton’s Favorites, in new Songs, illustrated by Stereopticon, assisted by Mr. TLos.” Wal TheCecilianLadies’Quartet Under the Direction of Miss Wilson. Miss Isabel Shelton, Late of Gilmore's Auditorium, Philadelpliia, in imi- tations of Anna Hebi and Chevalier. Prof. Leo. Wheat, ‘The Great Southern Favorite, GRAND OKGAN RECITAL. Ye Olden Timer, Mr. Frank Bosworth, 96-60 e Vaivndiers, Clara Stevens, Bessie Otterback and Maggie Divver. Courtesy of Miss Clara J. Stevens. Haley’s Superb Inaugural Orchestra. rir. Thomas L. Jones In Popular Ballads. Madam Atlas, In the Aerial Globe Act. LAMBERT, NILAN and THRASHER, Comedy Acrobats. Miss Mary P. Lockwood, Bird of the South, Admission, including Rejerved Sexts. -5t KKE®849'S LYCEUM THEATER. All This Week. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. REPLETE WITH NOVELTIES. Bryant & Watson’s American. Burlesquers. 2-NEW BURLESQUE FEATURES—2 20—BEAUTIFUL BELLES—20 Next as FRENCH FOLLY COMPANY. CovumeBra ‘THEATER. “ = ores SEPT. 13-wra CASTLE SQUARE OPERA COMPANY, “Chimes of Norman ” ‘° SEATS ON SALE THURSDAY, ‘oatentont { 9. se6-tf,21 Academy - - - 25, 50 & 75c. KATIE f EMMETT Waifs of New York. ‘TEARS, LAUGHTER AND SURPRISE. ‘The Dark and Bright Sides of Life in the Metropolis 8. ‘s nd. Charity Fund Celebrated Throughout the Entire AMUSEMENTS. BASE BALL Louisville vs. Washington. LADIBS’ DAY. ADMISSION. . me Called 4:15 pom, 2 and 30 cents * NEXT | 2ant Lafayette Sq. Opera House J. W. Albaugh, Manager. 2 & x |. Directors, OPEXING OF THE THIRD REGULAR SEASON Monday Eve., Sept. 13. iss Maude Adams Directic Chas. Frobm In J. M. BARRIE'S’ Dramatizction of His Own “THE LITTLE MIRISTER.” ‘© be produced with entirely om Ngueand | Contumen and a Most’ Excelent Box office open for sale of reserved seats ‘Thurs y morning, September. iar Hi Columbia Bicycles, $50. i STANDARD OF THE WORLD. ‘We have a few Model 44 still on hand, and while they Inst will sell them at $50 cach. | These are the best bicycles ever bullt, except 1897 Columbias, Which are now selling, all models at © Pope M’f’g Co., 817-819 14th St. 3-214 EXCURSIO aa ONS, ETC. ‘RIVER (Last Family RIVER [ate IEW Season 1897, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER s ae ee Sam'l J. Pentz at 10 a.m. Tickets on 10 a.m. and 2 all. On 6:45 tr se2-1hd ant p.m. trips 10 ce s BRING OUT THE CHILDREN To Arlington, Fort Myer _ and Falls Church, take The Electric Cars at The Aqueduct Bridge. 3m,10 MARSHALL HALL. MACALESTER ail; in. Fishing, boat Ing day and at Dont. Fare, 250 GLYMONT And all intermediate landings. Macalester, 10 a.m, 2 4 INDIAN HEAD. Macalester at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday, Pri @ud Saturday. ei id, Senge 1 ~ MOUNT VERNON. — Steamer Macalester, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 am. and 2:30 pan.; revuruing, city at nd FARE, ROU) Admission to grow ELBGAN1 CAFE 0% ES ‘Tickets, with Mouxt Vernon admissic sale at wharf and at hotel 7 reach the Colonial Beach. The Only Salt Water Rathing Beach Within Easp Access to Washington City, With pore, bracing sea air and good surf, | FARE — — DAILY, 25c SATURDAY cs | ° NIGUT ee Round AT 6:30 P.M. | ‘Trip. I On the Palace Steamer JANE MOSELEY. The only excursion ‘eamer ruuping directly to this recoct Without stop. oe yde pier, foot of Oth st. s.w, 1221 F st. 7 AND FREQUENT ELECIRIC TRAIN SERVICE. Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. eS Pennsylvania avenue and 134 street. a — wee R. R. column, this : : + 5 “Ericsson LineExcursions BY WATER PROM BALTIMORE. To Phitadelphia (dasligbt trips), Mondays, Ww and Fridays, at 7:30 Aphia and return (ten Gays). To Philedelphia and return by rail. To Cape May (from Philadelphia by rail). ‘and return (ten days) ¥_and return (season). af To Atla ‘City (from Philadelphia by rail). . To Atlantic City and return (ten days) a To Atle e City a T Asbury Park, Oc: To Asbury Park, Ocean nd return,season(from Philad ww York (from Mhiladel; ‘Tickets on sale (a Troy, Saratoga Springs, N. ort. Corr.; Portland, Vineyard Eity, ‘Me: Boston, Fall River, Newport aud to ints North. Popaily ‘steimers (except Sundays) from wharf, od Pratt streets, at & p.m. Write for de- as pamphlet of the route and the zreat tish- jng grovpds at Betterton. Tickets for OFFICE ONLY. ie on Gay steans SOc. State rooms, $1, $1.50 and $2 yformation ay y or “rite to farther MoT RRENCH SHRIVER. Agent, 204 Light st. Baltimore, Ma. Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. — Brey Gay to the year for Fortress Monron, = Norton, Newyort News and all potuts south — by ‘superb power! pal = Menport’ News” oN ‘and ““Wasbing- — ton” on the following schedule: Soathoound. | Northt: A Ly. Washington, 7200 p.m.| Lv. Rortsmouth.5. Ly. Alexandria ‘7:30 p.m. Lv. > Ar. Ft. Monroe.6:30 a.m.) Lv. Ft. Ar. Norfolk. ...7:30 a.m.| Ar. Ar. Portsmouth. :09 a.m, Ar. = pVisttors to, Chambrit Virgin = oom cttve route, jusuring a com- = 5 it's rest. Se ae em ores teres = with lectric Nghts. Dining room service is a = in carte, and is supplied from the best that = the markets of Washington ard — Tickets on sale at 8. 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