Evening Star Newspaper, October 12, 1897, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1897-14 PAGES. = 5 ‘LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. my of Music_Miss Bertha Creigh- Country Girl. Theater.—Castle Square Opera n “Billee Taylor” and “Cavalleria Aca ton in Columbi Company Rustieana. Grand Opera House- New York.” Kernan’s Lys Santley Company. Lafayette, Square Opera House.—Lillian ussell, Della Fox and Jeff. De Angelis, in The Wedding Da: «National West's Minstre Glen Echo —Coneert by the Royai Hun- garian Band. ath Capitol street between N and O.— Washington Athletic Club fair. Willard Halkh—Exhibition of graph. “The Sidewalks of eum Theater._The Rentz- Theater.—Primrose and the Bio- —— nd EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. amuel J. Pentz for landings at 9:20 a. Norfoik and Fortress Ste and interm Steamer Ne Menrve 7 fer Colonial Beach avenue for Arlington hourly 1 rees. We el carpets in mate Make old ¢ pets into Ori Rugs. Empire Upholstery and Carpet ¢ « Works, 631-5 Mass. av. Mitchell Weod. colored, thirty-e'ght y old, called at the fourth precinet s about 8 ocleck last night and complained that he was sik. He we ken to Freed- men’s Hospital in the rol wagon. and Oil Heaters, low prices, A. Eber- Sons, 71S 7th now. « ly BESIL in matchless style, we ear- pets. We have experienced men to do all such work. Our charges will be very rea- sonable. M. R. Thorp, 488 Maine ave. . Hempier’s, 6th & av. AND OHIO BULLETIN. Human Artificial Eve BALTIMORE RE HAG admissicn. IMORE AND RETURN, 31.60. Sun- day next PHILADELPHIA AND RETURN, $2.60. Matt Filiebrown street was thrown from her wheel at the corner of 1 treet and Pennsylvania avenue Friday morning by an unknown woman and her left leg was broken. > — >nd or tel. {4 vour orders fer latrobe and furnace work: competent and ¢ chanics empioyed. Jno. dividual use. From sh purch: be procured from nw., and to SO per Membersh = the conduit of way at 1th and sewer became ¢ the water buck net so much CHLY AND DISTRICT. THE LARGEST CIRCULATION is a great thing for advertisers king publicity for their an- lents. ST CIRCULATION is a great thing for advertisers want- ing results irom their announce- ment WHEN -BOTH THESE REOUL SITES can be found ina single medium advertisers are fortu- nate, indeed. THE EVENING STAR the t them both. Its Circulation is beth the Largest and the st im Washington. see n Thi IN lum the Beneficia ions of the will of the late Caroline Betts, dated December 31, 1806, the German Orphan Asylum of the District Teeeives the residue of her estate, after the payment of certain bequests of money to relatives. Hugh T. Stev mand Amelia P. Selhausen are named as executors. —— in and 8200 the Pennsylvania rd railroad of America. OO), $200, 9:00 B. and P. end 1190 a.m Advt. Mary tor, oT is east Is t ing ‘xKive and let th Beach, an- sth 17 and 1s, square named #in insur more and Return $1.25 vania Railron turday and Sunday, 1 valid for return ‘pa: October IS. Geod on any train—Acvt —_-—__ If You Are Going to altimore take the Penn: er. Round-trip t — Advertisement. ———— ibrary Science. rr vivania railroad. kets, eniy $1.60, mbian University has made ar- fer the course in library science, and regular instruction wlif begin “Wednesday evening. The work will be un- der the direction of Mr. A. R. Spofford of library of Congress, assisted by Mr. H. esnell, librarian of the bureau of eduea- Mr. W. Cutter, librarian of the Agricultural Department, and Mr. H. L. brarian of the patent office: Stud- so have the advantage of at- meetings of tie Washington , Which are held in the courses are sO arranged that they regular students of the a pecial students, who de- the Library courses in a ee good at Lansburgh’s Fur- 13th and F streets.—Advt. age ten Dived Ninety Feet. J. Tustin dived into the Potomac th street wharf yesterday after- heen at 5 o'clock, from the top ef a tower built upon a pile driver. The distance from the jumping-off place to the water’s sur- face ninety feet. Tustin aecomplished the dive as if it was a eommon, every-day affair with him. He turned a back somer- sault while descending, struck the water feet first, and after coming té the surface paddled easily to the tug James O. Carter. A large crowd witnessed the feat. Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. —<—$—$<————— Valuable property on O street between 30th and 3ist, West Washington, v0-fect front and improved by frame dwelling, ‘will be sold by trustees tomorrow afternoon at dovclock. See advt, ad Se. House, Paul TACCIDENTS AT CROSSINGS]? Northeest Washington Citizens’ Association Discusses Recent Occurrences. Failure of District to Make Out a Case—The Police Parade—Of- fleers Elected. “Since our Jast meeting only two persons have been killed on the railroads,” said President Tucker, in calling together the members of the Northeast Washington Citizens’ Association last night. “And, of confse,” he added, “the railroads are not to blame. The people were on the tracks, where they had no right to be, and were killed, and that's al! there is about it. If the tracks had not been on the surface, and there had been no grade crossings the, accidents would not have happened. But the tracks are on public property and per- sons are killed, but no Ulame is attached to the railroads He expressed the opinion that the tracks should be elevated and the law should make it an offense for pedestrians to trespass. In eenclusion, he said, that judging by what the Commissioners say the chances for the abolition of the grade crossings at an early date are very bright. When the minutes of the last meeting bad been read and adopted, Chairman Frizzell of the railroad committee made a verbal report. He told of interviews he had Commissioner Black concerning pro- posed reguiations affecting the railroad tracks and movements of trains thereon. Referring to the prosecution of Mr. Thomas of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for the accident at the New York and Flor- ida avenue crossing, he said he thought the prosecution was a silly one, but he said it was fm line with the conduct of the office of the attorney for the District in prosecut- ing the wrong man for the right offense. His idea was that there should have been a prosecution for the accident in which Mr. Auerbach and party were involved, for the train that struck his team was’ started from the depot in this city. : Chairman Frizzell referred to Commtis- oner Wight's report on the grade cro: Ss, as printed in The Star at the time, and he also read from The Star of the fol- lowing day an editorial relating to the re- port. and said he thought it expressed the views of every person who is interested in the abolition of grade crossings. The edi- @ strong one, and he indorsed as expressing association. His motion mously. it be s of the pted una. accident case, President Tueker said tata glance that such a regulation would not hold, and he could not understand wky the attorney for the Dis- trict should frame a reguiation and report that it did not cover the offens charged under it. He wanted to know wh the regulaticns were made if they would not cover the offenses intended to be cov- ered by them. i The questton of street improvements in the nort d the attention of the asseci for a few minutes. Chairntan Martin the street committee of an interview mad with th schedule of the nied, and he thought inclined to do some Mr. Holsten said told mis: thing for the that © do all he Mr. Chaprell, who acted as spokesma at the meetfng with the Commissioners, said he cheap, that it was one thi - promise, and ft was two or » proportion to fulfill it. He boned Commissioner Biack, as well as the other Commissioners, will do all 1 can in the matter of securing street hairman Dalrymple of the sehoeol com- itlee aid he had ne regular rey make. The scho in North ington, he id. are full and ov He be told that the Carberry buildings were filled, turned away ehildren. Mr. -Mart id he had been informed d been made in the Pea- Ive schools, but that twenty-four schools » was no rerort made by the com- mittee on pul nees, but Presi- dent Tucker ew that the mem- bers of the zssociation sympathized with the peorle of the suburbs who had been deprived of rapid transit because of the power house tire. Mr. Frizzell announced that the Columbia street railroad and the herdics were ex- changing transfers at 15th street north- west. Object to Police Parade. When the committee on police and fire departmenfs was called, Chairman Sower- butts said while he had no regular report to make he desired to say a word about the coming drill of the police department. He thought it was not fist the preper thirg to put the extra work of drilling on the men and have them marchtng when they should be sieepir The necessity for all the police duty possitle is shown by the mumber of burglaries and assaults that are being committed. According: to idea, the police foree was not an- to participate in ornamental dril for the purpose of entertaining the public. - He thought if.the officers attended to their r duties, nothing more should be asked of them. The competitive drill and parade may be intended to promote the efhcleney of the policemen, he said, but believed it time _ policeme: needed. In this cer that perhaps a fe to be an unwise move at a 's services are so mu stion President Tucke: the policemen were drilting zo when vas detained at a & for seventeen e had alw hoped enator in a hurry crossing for as long a tim informed that been stopped at for several minute President McKinley's Adventare. In the same neighborhood, he said, there Ss a merry-go-round, with the distin- guished audience usual en such occasions, and when the crowd learned that the Pre: ident had been stopped at the crossing the merry-go-round was no longer an at- ction, and because of the whooping and the Pre lent had to order his driver to turn his team and drive away ip another direction. This episode, Presi dent Tucker said, he hoped would result ld, he wa President’ McKinley had crossing and detained in the President paying specfal attention to grade crossings in his message to Con- gress. The zennual election was held, and the present officers were re-elecied, us fol- vs: Evan H. Tucker, president; J. B. Burke, vice president; S. Sowerbutts, sec- retary; J. K. Colvin, financial secretary; A. H. Hoisten, treasurer. ‘The vote of the association for five mem- bers of the executive committee resulted im the choice of H. H. Martin, Ellis Dal- rymple, W. J. Frizzeil, br. E. W. Kirby and N. L. King. The report of the treasurer for the past year showed a surplus of $2.89 in the treas- ury of the association. leeper Daily to Hot Springs, Va. Commencing today the sleeper via ©. and ©. ratlway to Hot Springs, Va., will run daily instead of tri-weekl, Advt. Bete DIRECTORS ELECTED. Annual Meeting of the American Graphophone Company. At a meeting of the stockholders of the American Graphophone Company, held yes- terday afternoon at Harper's Ferry, dl- rectors for the ensuing year -were chosen as follows: M. E. Lyle, Andrew Devine, F. J. Warburton, Edward D. Gaston, Will- iam E. Bond, R. 0. Holtzman, , William Herbert Smith, John J. Pheips and R. F. Cromelin. The directors will meet in New York and elect offisers in a few days. a Hagerstown Fair. Account of tri-state fair, Hagerstown, Md., October 12 to 15, the B. & O. R. R. wili sell excursion from Washington for all trains October 11 to 15, valid for return uatil 16th, at for the round 2rip, in- frcm Washington October 13 and 14 at 7:30 am.; returning, leave Hagerstown 6:20 p.m. —Advertisement. AMUSEMENTS. 53 LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPBRA HOUSE. —Each of the three principal performers who-appear at the Lafayette Square Opera House this week has time and again proved potent as an attraction to the fun-loving American public. With theefforts of Della Fox, Jeff De Angelis and Lillian Russell united in a single production, there was nothing to expect save that it would sweep its way to favor like a hilarious cyclone, leaving the barriers which the literary or musical idealist might seek to interpose a melancholy mass of wreckage in its wake. “Adapted from the French” sounds the key- note of the composition. Despife the sim- plicity of the title, it has a plot like a puzzle, but one which, as it is unfolded step by step, gives scope for Miss Russell's vocal powers, Miss Fox's dainty swagger and Jeff De Angélis’ fun-making resources. Mr. De Angelis is throughout the piece the figure of prominence in the cast. The writer who described dancing as the “poetry of motion” would, had Mr. De An- gelis been‘ his topic, have described it as the humor of motion. He is funny in his entirety, but funniest from the knees down. As a production thé entertainment is irre- p¥oachable. The big- orchestra and the stage full of well-trained chorus people do work that is a delight to the ear, and which leaves noth- ing to be desixed in the interpretation of Mr. Edwards’ music. It is a splendid and typical specimen of, the class of perform- ance in which lavishness of expenditure, skillful stage management and physical buffoonery are candidly offered as chief reliances and in whose humorous flights extreme refinement is by no means a sine qua non. Discernment ts shown in provid- ing Miss Russell and Miss Fox with ma- terial adapted to their powers as vocalist and comedienne, respectively, and the troops of beautifully attired subordinates kept a shifting mass~of harmonious color before the eyes, while they ‘sang with an enthusiasm which secured the proclaim that there was that joy in the box_office which is so essential in giving stability to merriment upon the stage. Qne of the most appreciated members of the cast was Mr. Willfam Pruette, than whom there are few better baritones upon this country’s cperatic stage. The audience which greet- ed the first appearance of this multi-stellar organization was at the rise of the curtain a mumerical -tribute of confidence, and throughout a hilarious acknowledgment of value received. NEW NATIONAL THEATER.—It ts the custom of theater-goers to expect some- thing old.when they set forth to attend a minstrel performance—the repetition of a success of former years, perhaps, or at least some witticisms that are more or less passe. The “standing room only” audience that welcomed Primrose and West's aggre- gation of talent on the occasion of its an- nual fall visit to this city last evening at the New National ‘Theater was therefore ppointed to an unusually agreeable de- to find that everything that transpired on the stage from a moment or two prior to the rise of the curtain until a few mo- ments following its concluding desceat was spick and span and brand new. Costumes, scenery, songs, jokes, music and other fea- tures were culled from the ‘97 fall crop. While not quite as spectacular as some pre vious productions of Primrose and We: last evening's performance, as a thoroughly enjoyable, continuous —"‘mirth-provoking whole, far eclipsed anything put on the stage in recent years by this well-known firm of enterta and that fs saying a very great deal, indeed. The performers, under the reorganization, are all, with three exceptions, white, the spectacle of a col- ored man imitating the imitation by a white man of a colored man thus being elimi- nated. All who participate in the first part do so with black face, this being a depsr- ture in modern minstrelsy in the direction, so to speak, of the old-time presentation. The curtain rising brings to view a+tropical setting, handsome from a scenic stand- point. The stage is deserted. A moment Jater, the orchestra, playing, appears at the rear and top of the stage and des a stairway to its chairs. The other mem- bers of the company follow. All are at- tired in black satin, with knickerboekers. ‘The last to come into view are the extreme end men, Primrose and George Wilson, in ite satin, with long trousers. B.S. rhes was an ideal interlocutor. After an introductory overture and artistic evolu- tions with a drum major's baton by Wil liam Kilpatrick, new ballads were sung Charles Weber. Manucl Roman and Ra mon Moore. The latest comic songs were presented by Ernest Tenney, George Wil- son and George Primrose, tie latter in his “Nigger, “Nigger, Never Die,” “Hot Time in the Old Town,” and “The Pickaninny Cake Walkers” receiving an ovation. In the latter song he was artistically assisted by two small colored boys, representing a prize-winning cake walking couple. ‘The second part included Milt G. Barlow in old- time negro impersonations, introducing his famous “Old Black Joe; the Ben Mowatt trio of marvelously skilled club sw one member being # young boy Wilson, in a monologue that outclas even the George Wilson of the pas was irresistibly funny; the Quaker’ City Quartet, with Messrs.’ Pieri, Ernest and Carnes as musical blacksmith: ward Hanson as a singing tram, erbury Brothers, who are, by the v very up-to-date musical comedy, during which Tenney proves himself a black face comedian of the post-graduate school, and the marvelous Seymours, three in number, described in the program as the greatest athletes, gymnasts and acrobats America has ever produced, who present a novelty in the way of a parlor stage setting for their exercises. “Standing room only” should be the rule at the New National Theater during the remainder of the week, including the matinees Wednesday and Sat-_ urday. CASTLE SQUARE OPERA COMPANY. A double bill, with “Cavalleria Rusticana’ and “Billee Taylor” for its features, was given the patrons of the Columbia Theater by the Castle Square Opera Compan night, and while the two works are « different in every possible way, the com- pany brought each one out with tie finish that has made it so popular with t goers in Washington. In and way, shington boys, and Ernest Tenney, in a there were three new candidates for public Yavér in the persons of Miss Elizabeth Le Sasster, the new prima donna of the com- Mr. E. N. Knight, a baritone, and soprano, and ail three of ere received with all the marks of popularity on sight. Joseph Sheekan, who was billed for the part of Biltee Taylor, ted a slight cold last week, and by y his throat was in such a cendition that a physician had to be summoned. It was thought, however, that he would be able to at least walk through his part, but when the time came his voice failed’ him even for talking, and it became necessary to substitute Maurice Abbey, one of the chorus. Mr. Abbey, of course, did not know either lines or music, and this acted in some measure to take away from the ef- fect of the work of the new soprano. Miss Le Sassier was given the part of Phoebe. She has a high soprano of pleasing quality and tone and highly cultivated, and ‘al- though she was very nervous, and the ab- sence of Mr. Sheehan served only to in- crease that feeling, she made a splendid impression. The company needs a soprano to help Miss Grace Golden, and it would seem as though it had made a good gselec- tion in Miss Le Sassier. Mr. Melviile Siew- art made a dashing appearance as Capt. Flapper, and Mr. E. N. Knight sang his one song in the part of Sir Mincing Lane acceptably. Miss Lizzie Macnichol, as the widow Eliza, made a charming picture, and added not a little to the comedy of the opera, the bulk of which was supplied by Arthur Wooley as the schoolmaster villain and William Wolff as Barnacle. Mr. Wolff won three encores for his song “All on Ac- count of Eliza." Miss Quinlan made a pretty Arabella Lane, and Miss Emma King found favor in the soubrettish role of fgsan. Just before the performance of “Caval- leria” Mr. Wolff made the announcement that Mr. Sheehan would endeavor to go through the pagt of Turiddu; that he would do the best he could to sing, although suf- fering a great deal. This announcement was greeted with a storm of applause. Mr. Sheehan not only sang the part, but sang it well, barring a few slight breaks, that were forgiven on the spot, while the impassioned leave-taking of his mother was one of the dramatic features of the opera. Miss Grace Golden repeated the triumph she made in the part of Santuzza at the Lafayette Square Theater last season. Her voice has never sounded to better advantage, while her dramatic work was artistic and finished to a high degree. Mr. Melville Stewart made a fine Alfio, both in appearance and with regard to voice, and acted tHe part remarkably well. Mr. William Wolff will alternate with Mr. Stewart in this part during the remainder of the week. Miss Lizzie Macnichol’s Lola was a highly ar- tistic conception, while Miss Fiorence Met- cal$ secured favorable recognition as Mother - Both operas were with skill, arid nearly alt of ‘scenes presented were.greeted with-a round | = | ume and intelligence, and showed the amount of training that has been bestowed upon it. Another ferture of the evening's work demands attemtiom The beautiful in- termezzo from “Céivalleria’’ has seléom been played in Washington more beauti- fully ‘than it was last might, and but for the lateness of the hout jt would have se- cured a double . The orchestra. was augmented for thesoccasion, and, besides its splendid work inthe intermezio, played all the music withodt the slightest fault. ACADEMY OF MUSIC—Constdering her age and the fact thet tis is her beginning in heavy tragedy, Misa Bertha Creighton does remarkably well as Juliet in Shake- speare’s love tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet.”” In portions of the play; her work is of a superior quality. TMis ts notably the case in the balcony seerie, the soliloquy before taking the sleepings draught, and, in the last act, her suicide on awaking and finding that Romeo is deads: In the balcony scene especially her girlish figure, graceful car- riage and soft, passionate words of love secure strong applause for her. With the exception of Miss Creighton and Walter McCullough, as Mercutio, the first part opens with apparent stage fright in a number of the cast. Duncan }¥fesion, as Romeo, seems-to be in the clasp of this hobgobltn. All of them warm up, however, and work with life and will. Preston hes the material for a Romeo. The man re- ceiving the most applause for his work was Walter McCullough. The merry disposi- tion of Mercutio was carriedout fully by McCullough. When carried away by death in a duel, thé audience regrets that he does not still appear in some character. A fant to be found with McCullough is that his enunciation is not as good #s he couki make it. He is better in this, however, than Jerome Anthony, as the Friar; Wal-| ter Creighton, as Benvolio, amd others. More distinctness in enunciation will in- crease Miss Creighton’s work-in favor. David Hanchett, as Capulet, is an example of clearness in his words. His reading of his lines is good, his voice clear and ring- ing. The house was well filled. Four of the boxes were occupied, one of them by a party in which was Commissioner of Pen- sions Evans. The favor with which the audience received the tragedy and Miss Creighton has encouraged the management in believing that high tragedy at popular prices is in favor. Ladies with high hats were generous in removing them at the Academy last night. They started a custom which will be ap- preciated. Almost without exception ladies with high hats removed their headgea: GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—“The Side- walks of New York” made an immense hit at the Grand Opera House last evening. Every part of the house was\crowded and Vproarious laughter or applause followed the many hits of the evening. The play combines side-splitting burlesque amid strong dramatic effects, and contains a plot that never allows the attention of the audience to flag. It is built on popular lines and is bound to prove hignly succ: ful wherever it goes. A striking feature of the performance is the dive of Paul J. Tustin, who holds the Fex medal for high diving. He plunges irto shallow water from a height of thirt: feet. eudience, as Tustin’s div tewer, and is taken to save the sister of the scoundrel Sarto, she having beer. thrown into the river to cover up the crimes of the villains of the play. ‘The cast throughout the play is good, and many parts of it are excellent. Will F. Denny had but little work as the wealthy broker, but his descriptive songs, given a! a specialty, made a decided hit. Neil Me- Neil as the hobo and Chas. W. Young as the negro servant of Pemberton were ex- cellent burlesquers, and their presence on the stage was always accompanied by up- roarious fun. Harry Welch and Andy Gardner were successful as street gami and James Casey caricatured a Tam: Hall policeman, to the amusement ot y Terese Deagle, as the Italian girl, showed herself to be ~ splendid ac and Maggie Le Clair and Andy Gardne: were immenceiy successful in Trish par:s. L. R. Willard sustained the part of the Italian well. ‘The setting of the play y gO0d, Vurious famous localities in ork being realistically portrayed. The jump is highly exciting to the is from a shot BIJOU.—Washingtonians are not slow to recognize merit, and the loyal support they are giving the new venture at the Bijou ‘as long ago predicted. There were m. who doubted the success cf a eontinuou: Lerformance, but they are hard to find now. Surely the large audiences that patronize the Bijou each day and night bear te mony to the success oft-the enterprise. There were geod audiences matinee and night performance y But this w also to be expected, for what with a Sv-cent show at the modest price of 10 cent there should never be anyth else. That very funny farce entitled “Mr. and Mrs, Barnaby Bibbs” was well’ pro- duced by the Bijou Stock Company cnd provoked much merriment. In ‘the olio Gibbons. and Barrett sang several parodfes on well-known songs, and H. M. Herbert did a grotesque dance which was clever and original. The Three Gages presented for’ the first time a.roaring sketch, and when Chariie Banks came on with his -eomedy creation the audience fairly went wild. Ward and Erown, the Language Butchers, had a clean German specialty, and the De Greaus repeated their success of the pre- vious week on the trapeze. The Cineo- matograph, with a number of new views, is given at each performance, and has roved an attraction in f{tself. This por- ion of the entertainment is well worth the price of admission. - THE LYCEUN —There are few older or Letter-known burlesque companies © before the public than the Rentz-Santley. For many years it has been recognized as one of the leading entertainments tn its Hne ane ever strives to maintain its reputation. This year it bas fairly outdone itself, and the show presented at Kernan’s last night was one of the best of its kind seen here this season. “A World of Pieasure” is the name of the burlesque, which continues throughout the evening, each step in the unraveling of the plot betng punctuated by seme clever specialty. It is a new idea and proved a clever one. Lottie Elliott danced gracefully in the club rcom where the big Wager was made, and Joe Sullivan was en- tertaining before the great bank robbery was committed. Frank Hammond seiected the deck of “Hustler's” yacht to give his ; monologue, and Bewley and Barney, had a new and original specialty. Tyrene and Svalyne gave a sensational dance just be- fore the rescue of the princess, and Harry S. Marion had no trouble singing himself into favor without the help of a stage set- ting. Sullivan and Webber contributed a comedy skit, and Lottie ElhKott - presented her famous skipping rope dance. The fea- ture of the show was the artistic bag punching of Frances Namon. This clever little lady kept the bag going for some minutes and_reminded one forcibly of the performance of Fitzsimmons. ——— Fine Cars. Fleet Locomotives. Matchless track. Pennsylvania railroad $2 excursion to Philadelphia next Sunday, October 17.—Advt. + COLORED SCHOOL TRUSTEES. Baptist Ministers’ Union Places Itself on Reeord. ‘The Colored Baptist Ministers’ Union, at its usual weekly meeting, yesterday after- noon, appointed a committee composed of Dr. W. B. Johnson; Dr. Robert Johnson, Dr. G. W. Lee, Revs. J..A. Taylor and J. L Loving, to devise a.plan to place the union properly on record im respect to the recent appointment of two colored members of the board of schooltrustees. The committee retired, and after consul- tation, made a report, which was adopted by the union, to the'effect that “it having been reported that the ministers’ confer- ence, in session last Monday, was opposed to the appointment:of Messrs. Richardson and Brown, as school trustees, we desire to state that our opposition was not to the aren, but to the method of their appoint- ment. We,indorse Messrs. Richardson and Brown, as, in our judgment, amply quali- fied to fill the high position to which they were appcinted.” a Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. —___ Senteneed to the Penitentiary. George Robinson, colored, convicted of breaking into and robbing the house of Annie Cole several weeks ago, was sen- tenced yesterday afternoon by Judge Brad- ley to five years in-the New Jersey state prigon at hard labor.) sae William. Dersey, colored, who was WEARY OF THE STRUGGLE Thomas MoGaveran, Goaded by Disappoint- ment, Guts His Own Throat. Despondent—Had Threatened to Commit Suicide. Thomas McGaveran, an Ohio republican supporter of Senator Hanna and a @isap- peinted office secker, ended his iife at his home, No. 615% 2d street northeast, about 8:50 o’ciock last .night. He cut his throat with a razor, selecting the back parler of his home as the place in which to commit the bloody deed. -He had previously given cut the information that he intended to commit suicide, but even with this warn- ing his frierds were powerless to prevent the execution of his purpose, although they kept him under surveillance. He left the house lest evening after dinner, and abcut 8 o’clock was seen standing near the corner of 2d and G Streets conversing with friends. To the latter he seemed as cheer- ful as usual, and if he was despondent he gave no outward indication of it. When he reached home he chatted with his wife and parents, and then it was that he vol- nteered the alarming information: : “I'm going to kill myself.” There was some pleading with the young man, but those who did the pleading did not fully realize that he meant what he said. Leaving the front room McGaveran walk- ed to the back parlor, and within a few minutes thereafter used the razor on his throat. One cut was all that was neces- sary. He fell to the floor and soon lost consciousness. In afout ten minutes all was over. A Ghastly Wound. As soon as members of the family real §aed what had been done they called for assistance, and Policeman Schultze was among the first to respond. Upon his ar- rival at the house he witnessed one of the most sorrowful sights he had ever seen. On the floor was the dying man, with blood flowing from the terrible wound, with his grief-stricken loved ones about him, con- scious of the fact that in a few minutes their sorrew would he complete. Word was sent tc the ninth precinct station to have the patrol wagon take the place of an am- bulance, and move the man to the hospital, but when the officers reached the house life was extinct. Coroner Carr was communicated with, and he gave the family permission to pre- pare the body fer burial, as an inquest would not be recessary Out of Employment. Thomas McGaveran was twenty-six years old, and the son of a man who holds a position in the government printing office. During the last campaign the young man heid a position in the rooms of the repub- lican committee, and had charge of the work of sending out political documents? With the election of Presidert McKinle the necessity of further committee work ceased, and yourg MeGeverar found him- self out of employment. But he was hope- ful, and told a number of acquaintances that his Ohio friends, including Senator Hanna, would see that he got an office. The young man and his wife Mved with his parents, but this way of living did not uit him. palize to the full- extent the game of ups and downs in pelitics. That would not be provided for he felt certain, and, getting tired of be- ing dependent en his father, he ended ir life. Corouer Carr has given the neces- sary death certifieate, assigning self-ce- struction as the cause. Real Estate on B st. #.e., Opposite Con- sressional Library, by Auction. s. W. Darr, trustes, will sei, tomor- jon, at 4 e’chock, in front of the ble real estate ‘on B st. op- Congr nal Library. Tais an excellent opportunity for —Advt. eaie ar present investm: OFF FOR BUFFALO. St. Andrew Delegates to International Convention Depart To The delégites from the various local brotherhoods in the diocese of Washington to the international convertion of the Brotherhoed of St. Audrew, whieh convene; in Buffalo tomorrow, left this city this morning over the Paltimore and Ohio rail- road. They will reach their destination tonight. ‘The list fs as follows St. Paul’s—Rev. Mr. Harding, L. R. Rog- ers Epipbany—Rev. R. H. McKim, D.D.; P. . Pierce, W. P. Chu , A. C. Parker, S. K. Burshe. ¥ Ascension—Kev. W. Cook, C. R. Gib- Ww. son, J. E. Allen, R. FL. Currie, P. Brown. st. James Faeston. St. John’s Cuild—Rev. C. E. Buck, W. M. Beall. St. Mark’s—Rev. W. L. Devries, Robert Hamilton. St. Andrew’s—E. A. Gibbs, P. G. Mil- burne, C. K. Davison, H. H. Brosius St. Matthew—Henry E. A. Fuller, C. A. Carr. Trinity—Rev. Mr. Williams, W. L. Brown- ing, R. B. Adams, S. Kerr, jr. St. John’s—Rev. R. 8. W. Wood, W. George Salter. Christ—Rev. A. S. Johns, O. B. Hallam. Trinity (Georgetown)—Dr. A. C-Merziam. St. Thomas—Rey. J. A. Aspinwall, Sid- ney Baylies, F. M. Evans. ‘Trinity (Upper Marlboro’)}—J. A. Sasscer, J. F. Martin. (Rockville)—John W. Warner, P. hop Satterlee accompanied the delega- The full program for the convention has already been published in The Star. == Roses, 25¢. Carnations, Wedriesday. A beautiful showing; every favorite and fragrant variety. Gude’s, Advertisement. —---—__ The Cadet Uniforms, The bids for the .uniferms for the High School Cadets should have been opened last Monday, but as there was only one proposal received at that time, theetime was extended until yesterday. As no other bidders had shown up by that time, how- ever, the committee in charge ef contract- ing for the uniforms had no other course open to it than to give the work to the lone bidder, Oechm & Co. of Baltimore. ‘There has been séme dissatisfaction ex- pressed by the cadets with the style of cap worn last year, and the question will be submitted to them ond a vote taken on the propositior? to again use the old or cadet style of cap. 4F. ——— Fine Goods at Auction Tomorrow. The effects of the minister from Guate- mala and q quantity of other rare and beautiful: household adornments will be sold at Sloan's, 1407 G st., tomorrow and Thursday, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. See ca:a- Icgue for particulars—Advt. ——— MARINE BAND’S SUCCESS. Popular Organization Seores a Hit at Maeon, Ga. A dispatch from Macon, Ga., states that the Marine Rand has made a big hit there. The floral parade in that city yesterday was headed by the band, while thirty-five thousand persons thronged the streets to witness it. A long line was formed, with elegant traps decorated with natural and artificial flowers, and the music from the band drew forth the cheers of the multi- tude. Three stands were erected for the vse of the organization, and music was ‘rendered at each of these. ‘The band gave an open-air concert last night on Bond Hill, above the city, which created great enthu- ‘This is Carnival day in Macon, and at least a hundred thousand visitors are ex- pected there. —____ —until spe 2 “The espe ‘ie you pave seen sie f ere. Brougham and Landau. 1622-23 L st. | MAJ, THROCKMORTON'S suir. He Charges a New York Paper With Libeling Him. The trial of the suit of Major Chas. B. Throckmerton, a well-known retired army officer, against the New York Evening Post Publishing Company, in which the plaintiff claims $0,000 damages because of alleged libels, published January 7 and:1&, 1895, was commenced before’ Judge Gildersieeve in the supreme court of New York city yes- terddy. In his declaration Major Throckmorton States that he has been an officer in the Army since 1861, and was promoted in 183 to major of the 2d Artillery. He was never connected’ with the pay department, he says, and was never charged with irregu- larity. He admits that in 1891, on charges arising out of personal obligations, ke was suspended from his command. In 14 the sentence was remitted, and he was re- stored to his rank on the retired list. He was appointed assistant superintendent of the street cleaning @epartment in New York in 1894, and in January, 1885, he says, the Post published articles saylag he had E r irregularities in cennection with certificates and funds in- trusted to him. .The vompany sued, in pleading justifi¢a- tion, charges that at Fort Sehuyler, in August, 11, Major Throckmorton, as se- curity fora loan, assigned to W. F. Brittain his pay for that month, and subsequently made a similar assignment to L. Silvera A jong list of other alleged irregulari’ a 2. editor of the Rost, testified that he did not write the articles in ques- tion, but believed that the been disinissed from tie army and not suc- pended. The plaintiff testitied that he was suspended. = ——— “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. sa are Election of Officers. At the last regular meeting of Simea Commandery, No. 1, K. T.. Friday, October 8, the following officers ‘were elected for the ensuing year: Alfred Moten, eminent commander; Geo. S. Newman, general- issimo; J. W. Hutchinson, captain general; A. Simmons, prelate; H. Coleman, treasur- er; BE R. Stewart. record John Hilt, senior warden; R. R. Bowie, junior War- den; Joseph Liverpcol, sword bearer; Nel- son Wade, standard bearer; H. P. Jack- Sou, warden; D. Chase, guar Go ee eee ee ee: Dyspepsia NO MEDICINE DID ANY GOOD UNTIL. HOUD'S WAS TRIED. sufferer from dyspepsia. rr 1 could think of, but nothing seemed to don xood until I After I ble to ex I nave MOD + 16 New Jersey avenuc, Wash: POO 42 Oe , D. bs Remember } Hood’s Sarsaparilia 2. Is the Best—in fact the One Trne Blood Purifier. gure all Liver Ils. 4 Heod’s Pills 0) te 00 0 0% 93 43 oo se os. P- Od GO OO -9O HAVE you weaker of 1 BEEN B growing Does yo idly afte have Losing Strength. lz skin, slightly yello whifes of ‘the eves unusually : uxcies Soft and flabby is your case your bb needs enriching. SCOTT’S EMULSION of Cod-liver O11 stops dis- d act It supplies the material for rhvh nerves and sound strength. eee Lutz & Co., Horse Blankets, Lap Robes And yz fer your HORSE E. Sole age rd Harness.” 09-120. i. Nat'l Hotel, CITY ITEMS. pice Sie ‘Oppenhcimer’s Optical Department. 514 9th st. n.w.—Sclid Gold Glasses, $2. Fine Steel Spectacies, the $1 kind, Sve. Eyes 1t* umined free by Prof. M. A. Lees Our Prices $ for papering rooms with our new, rich, stylish paper. F. G. Nolte, Sl09%h st. 1t —— > RoyalGlueMucilnge sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf —— Sewing Machines Rented and Repaired at Oppenneimer's New Home Agenc: ao ngs AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA, nove or opera. Evenings at 8:15. Mats. Thurs. and Sat. at 2 Castle Sq. Opera Co. GRAND DOUBLE BILL. BILLEE TAYLOR AT 8:15. GAVALLERIA SUSTICARA Order Carrlages at 10. "BARGAIN" MATINEE THURSDAY Prices Sif uP" Next Week 90. OCTOBER 17, , SUNDAY EVENING, REMENYI, ™ Assisted by MISS LOUISE M. BREMANY, MezirSoprane MR. WIL) . Vord-Renowned Violinist. Prices—2he. ‘ Lafayette. Only Matinee § Positively only jolot ince of LILLIAN RUSSELL, DELLA FOX, JEFF. DE ANGELIS, In Strange & Biwanl's Comte Opera, THE WEDDING DAY. NENT WEEK—THE PEERLESS MAGICIAN, KELLAR. NEW AND STARTLING WONDER: Sale opens ‘Thursday. ocl2-22.4f Lafayette, Sain* October 17. SOUSA AND HIS BAND, ASSISTED BY Miss MAUDE REESE DAVIES. Mise JENNED HOYLE, Mr. ARTHUR PRYOR. REGULAR SOUSA PRICES. Sale opens Thursday at box office. Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mr. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. FIVE MATIXDGS—Teesdiy Afternoes. Xor. 2; oclh-24,tt ‘Season tiekets, with reserved seats for the series rok ve ceneeelny S129 AE OLAS, COOMA Ne tOce: ton. ‘The sale of tickets will open ‘morning, 50 cts. Asst 11,12,15,16-4t ADVANCE ~ | 2 SS eee Trading Stamps. The Washington Trading Stamp Company reports an extraoniinery demand for the Mttle stampe, which, in sufficient numbers, enable any one to secure valuable and use- ful artieles free of any cost. The company’s exhibit at 423 7th street ts daily visited by hundreds of people who desire to inspect the artictes offered, which include cameras, sewing machines, pic- tures, lampé and a host of desirable things. The stamps art procured from the dealer: and merchants whose mames appeared in Saturday's Sar. K is only necessary to ‘’sk for them when « purchase is made. Fifty young ladies aro now distributing ‘the stamp books to erery house fn the city. ne do For Wideatag a Thoroughfare. The Commissioners are about to take ac- tion upon the monster petttion for the widening of 19th street from Florida ave- nue to California averue. The attorney for the PMsirict today notified the Com- yes that the petition was signed hy the former boar of Commissioners, and, if the present board desires to have the petition filed, the changes should be made submitted for dling. eng == whether sip sealy, erustod, serefuloux or aay to age. speedity cured by rm baths “TIOERA SOAP, eenthe anoint- gs with CUTICURA (ala te « skin cure, andemtht doses of € TRA RESOLVENT, . rh greatest of blood purifiers und lumor cures, Witicura Is seld throughout the world. PORTER DRUG AND CHEM. Cot’. s.. Reston. EF "How to Cure Every diiend Humor” teoe a a Win air emed i Blem- Face humors fans by COTICURA SOAP. ‘AMUSEMENTS, ATIONAL THEAT! Wedlaew = ry Evening PRIMROSE & WEST'S and Saturday Mate, Dircet Regular yp: m the zoe Thos» 25-cent Seats ACADEMY. are Popular, Reserverd Sats, 95, £0 aul Ze. The Beautiful fngeoue, MISS BERTHA CREIGHTON, In Shakespeare's Immortal Love Tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. and Mat. wat . NGOMAR” ort 2-20 1AWM. _ Next) “GOWAN m The Bijou. Matinees Every Day, soe., 200. Every Day, 10c., 20¢., 30c. Family High-Class Vaudeville. WAKD and BROWN, te German Comiques. JUDGE al WALTON, Acrotmtic Comedy Sketch Artists Re-engazement for ONE W fonges of the wonderful z i DEGREAL AND 10 OTHER BIG ACTS. DON'T FORGE® THE FAMILY MATINERS a EVEKY DAY G™ D OPERA Hove KNAN & RIFE, ctu) Wedue yy) MATING Sat: PEMELY BGWAAANT £x NENT. DAVIS & KE REAT SUCEESS, The Picturenyue aud Sensational Comedy Drama, The Sidewalks. of New York. TUSTIN'S TERIUFIC From Top of 1 ‘Tauk of W THE GREAT A Triumph of POPULAR PRY 43 Attraction —Morrison's ~ MPORTANT oclt THE RETURN POR A SHORT #Ea: THE GREAT AMEW BIOGRAPH.: WHZLARD HALL. MORE Part EXHIBITION _oel1-Gr NAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS. WEEK, Matinees Tuesday. Thursday And Saturday. THE FAMoUs. RENTZ-SANTLEY Burlesque & Novelty Co. The Spectacular Sensational Bui ‘A WORLD OF PLEASURE, Portraying ‘the Fads and Pancies: ‘ext Weck -HYDES ©O% Cafe open at sli hours. Bervice a la carte, at city Prices. MUSIC AFTERNOON AND EVENING. SPECIAL — ¥, OCTOBER 10. G Testimouial Benet to the Mt. Pleasant Military Baod—at 3 and 8 o'chock. 05-100 GRAND PATE WASHINGTON ATHLEFIC CLUB, S. Cap. st. bet. Nand 14, INCLUSIVE, MONDAY, OCTUBER >, The Anacostia Hue will ran cars from 7th and M stn sw to Scuth Cap. and M ste. Cars in charge ‘ocl-1 of ‘memberss EXCURSIONS, ETC. TAKE THE METROPOLITAN LINE AND THE ELECTRIC CARS AT THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE FOR ARLINGTON, FORT MYER AND FALLS CHURCH. auz-3m,10 UICK AND FREQUENT ELECTRIC TRAIN Q RE ERVICE: Ttount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. Station, Pepnsyleanta -avenue avd 13% street. For schedule eve E. ic column, thie paper my 27-tt ashington Nortolk & Steamboat Co. in the la 4 nee Monroe, i Ss eee Ser al ae “Norfolk” and **Washing- © ‘schedule: Southbound. Northbound. Ly. Washington.7:00 p.m.] Lr. Portsmouth.5:50 p.m. Ly. | Alexandria.7:80 p.m.| Lv. " Ar. Ft. Monroe.6:80 a.m. Ly. Norfolk. -7:90 a.t.)Ar. Alexandria.6:00 a.m. 30 a. Viniiors to Chauincelin's mew hosel rhe “The Hygeia.” end jinia Beach will nnost ‘attractive soute, “Raving. a come