Evening Star Newspaper, January 4, 1898, Page 10

10 ———— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music—‘The Sunshine of Paradise Alley.” Bijou Theater.—High-class specialties. Columbia Theater.—“My Friend From In- dia.” Grand Opera House.—“Boy Wanted.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Sam_ T. Jack's Company. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. Richard Mansfield in “The Devil's Disci- Fle. New National Theater.—Mr. W. H. Crane in “Virginia Courtship.” >—_— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wekefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13%% street and Pennsylvania avenue unt Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 am., J, S, 4 and 4:15 p.m. PABST “BLUE RIBBON” REER. Have you tried it? If not, you have some- thing to lve for. The best dark beer is “Doppel Braeu."” For sale by grocers, or delivered direct. Write or ‘phone 273. PABST BREWING CO., 7% N. Cap. st. WE MAKE EVERY CARPET WE CLEAN Icok as good as it did on the day it left the store. Empire Uphoiscery and Carpet Clean- ing Works, 651-5 Mass. ave. Ses B. & O. BULLETIN. TOURIST SLEEPING CAR through to the Pacific coast on fast Western Express via B. & O., leaving Washington at p.m. every Tuesday. cnt “A MESSAGE FROM THE SILENCE TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GREAT REPUBLIC” is being highly com- mended by ministers and physicians. For sale by the author only. Price, 25c. Joseph Rt. Jackson, 1210 G st. nw Sebel For a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's Fine Dry Roasted Coffee. No equal at any price. Sugars at ccst; 7 ci CITY AND DISTRICT. INSPECTOR CRUMP’S REPORT. ficial Statement Concerning a Re- cent Fatal Accident. Inspector Crump of the building insp2c- tor’s office has ~ submitted to Captain Burr of the officg of the Engineer ( misstoner a report on the accident whi resulted in the death last Wednes of Charles C. Hessler, by the fall of the build- ing at 303 B street southeast, Hessler being in charge of the work and in the employ of Contractors August and Charles Getz. While the report of Mr. Crump was not made public, it is understood that he states that something less than a thousand bricks had been placed on tite floor which gave way. Mr. Crump also is said io have re- Ported that he visited 1 or two before the a that he then found everything in good shape. 4 Assistant Building Inspector Ashford will also submit a report in the matter, and both reports will be referred by Captain Burr to Commissioner Black. Captain Burr is of the opinion that the coroner’s jury was not justified in holding the building inspector jointly negligent with the contractors. It is impossible for the building inspec- tor to have an inspector et every building in course of construction or repair all the time, tin Burr says, unless an in- Spector provided for every building, which is, of course, impracticable. Therefore, if the directions of the buila- pector are disobeyed during his ab- which disobedience resul:s in the to life or preperty, the contractor or tie foremen in ch > construe= tion, and not the building ector, Capt Burr thinks, should be onsible. If it shall appear, sai Burr, that an amendment of the building regulations will prevent such aceidents in the future they will undoubtedly be amended. — MEDICAL SOCIETY OFFICERS. President Busey He-Elected Without Opposition. At the regular annual meeting of the Medical Soc t night for the choice . Busey was re-elected opposition. without thought opposition to the re. id manifest it: it did not ted by Dr. Bus 1 s nom! Ford Thom, Dr. J. on, who spoke forcibly of the great service that ge rendered the profession. Dr. W. son seconded the nomination, and although others were put in nomination, Dr. Buscy wv e-elected by a vol “f 105 out of 111, which testifl €em and cou- fidence felt by his for this emi- rent practitioner and public spirited citizen. After the reading of the reports of offi the society proceeded to the elec 8, resulting In the choice of the fol- “ ddition to Dr. Bi First vice Cc. W. Richa corresponding s h; recording . Ade treasurer, Dr. C. i; librarian, Dr. E. L. Morgan: board of rs, Drs. C. W. Richardson, John T. er, W. B. French, C. H. A. Klein- schmidt and G. er. ss Jen Cross Officers Installed. ected rs of Trinity No. 522, United Order Golden stalled last evening by Depu- ty Grand Commander John Russell, sisted by Past Noble Commander Wm. Gibson ard Grand K r of Records W. E. Graham, who acted officers mstalled wer ‘. E.; Gertrude L. P; <. of R.; F oe r ae. G., and George W A finance committee w ppeint- Ul: Ww Hopkins, G. B. R., The good of the order be appointed at the next a n of Mementos. ally discharged late y . the grand juries for the presented the foreman, Mr. 1, with a m: © gold-head- ed cane. A costly umbreila, h silver handle, was presented Mr. Wilber W. De- leno, who has recorded the proceedings of the grand jury during A _gold- Tmounted cane was p to Pailift Frederick A. Kraft, who of the gr accompan AS a last week grand jury with a mammoth fruit cake. —— Plant Dimes and Grow Dollars— 0 soil so prolific as a savings account regularly mifiistered to. $1 starts an ac- count with the Union Savings Bank, 1222 ¥F street.—Adv oe ‘They Enter Their Pleas. When arraigned yesterday afternoon be- fore Chief Justice Bingham, in Criminal Sourt No. 1, the following persons, recently indicted, pleaded not guilty: Marshall John- gen, larceny; William Snowden, assault to kill; Clarence Brown, larceny from the person; Charles n, housebreaking; Thomas Briscc ; Edward Smith, us- sault 0 Kill y ‘Tibbs, larceny; Edw. Walker, lar rom the person; John Butler, ‘second se petit larceny: John Jefferson, | rthur Brown, larceny. k guilty to two indict- ments ceny. tence. d oifense was remanded petit: lar- She to await sen- —_.__. Sisters Get One Dollar Each. ‘The will of the late Henry L. Chew has been filed for probate. It is dated Decem- ber Is The entire estate of the de- ceased, including’ a house and lot in Con- gress Heights, is left to his wife, Emma E. Chew, with the exception of one dollar each to Elva S. Benton and May S. Sparks, sisters. The wife is named as executrix. —— Widening P Street Bridge. ‘The Commissioners have ordered that sealed proposals be received at the District building until noon January 2%, 1898, fer widening the P street ridge over Rock reek. THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1898-14 PAGES. I ASSESSMENT OF BEN EFITS Effects of Decision of U. 8. Supreme Court in Van Riswick Oase. Rock Creek Park Commission E: powered to Resume Operations— The Taking of Testimony. The decision of the United States Su- preme Court, which was published in yes- terday’s Star, determining the action brought by the Van Riswick heirs against the Reck Creek Park commission in favor of the latter, is of considerable importance to the owners of property located in the vicinity of the park. In accordance with this decision, the commission has now the authority to continue its operations from the point where it was interrupted by the proceedings in the Van Riswick case, which was instituted some two years ago. At that time the commission had acquired the land for the park, extending from the northern boundary of the National Zoolog- ical Park to the District line, and on either side of Rock creek, amounting to 1,606 acres, at a total cost of $1,175,000, half of which is payable by the District. The commission proceeded, under section G of the act of Congress providing for the acquisition of the park, to assess benefits upon the property in the vicinity of the park growing out of the establishment of that public reserve. It was the decision of the commission that, generally speaking, land lying within a quarter of a mile of the bounds of the park on either side shculd be considered in assessing benefits. In the performance of its duty. the com- mission took evidence in regard to the ben- efits which the property cwned by the Van Riswick heirs was supposed to derive from the location of the park, the land in ques- tron being situated at the northeastern ex- tremity of the reservation. A bill of com- plaint was then filed in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia against the commission ty the Van Riswick heirs, seeking to restrain the commission from assessing benefits, and a decre: was ren- dered by the court as prayed for in the bill. An appeal was then taken to the Court of Arpeals of the District, and the action of the Supreme Court of the District was af- firmed. Action Set Aside. In the decision rendered yesterday by the United States Supreme Court the action of the lower courts was set aside, the court holding that the sixth section of the act is constitutional, and that the Rock Creek Park commission proceeded properly in first acquiring the land before assessing benefits, instead of assessing benefits at the time the land was purchased, as maintained by the complainants. The commission, as indicated above, will now resume the work which was interrupt- ed by these proceedings. The personnel of the commission is as follows: Gen. John Wilson, chief of engineers; Capt. Wil- m M. Black, Engineer Commissionér of the District; S. P. Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; Gen. H. V. Boyn- ton and Mr. R. Ross Perry, Capt. Beach, one of the assistants of the engineer Com- missioner of the District. is the executive officer of the commission. Will Take Testimony. After the decision of the Supreme Court shall have been handed down, as the phrase goes, which will be in about thirty days, it is expected that_ the commission will begin the taking of testimony. he purpose will be to determine the benefits which the land within a quarter of a mile, generally speak- ing, of the present bounds of the park de- rives from the location of the park, or, in other words, the influence of the proximity of the park upon the market value of the land within the area stated. It is understood to be the intention of the commission to proceed as {t was doing when the suit was instituted, and to hear the testimony submitted by owners of proper- ty, as well as by those summoned for the government, as to the benefits to the prop- erty. The members of the commission will also personally inspect the various pieces of property. Statement by Mr. Perry. In conversation with a Star reporter to- Gay Mr. R. Ross Perry, a member of the Rock Creek Park commission, stated that at the expiration of thirty d the com- mission will resume its duties, in view of the opinion of the Supreme Court. During the two years that the matter bas been in lit, ion the commission has adjourned from time to time, but, of course, has not attempted to make any as- sessments. When the mandate of the Su- preme ceived by the stood, no further cb: the path of the commi Relics of Barbarism Again. itor of The Evening Star: ave read with much interest the ar- igned by Mr. John S. Blankman in sue of the 31st ultimo, and while I entisely agree with him as to the necessity of a more modern, up-to-date law for this District in the two particulars, Le., as to dower and a law authorizing the probating of wills as to real estate, I think he has in- correctly stated the present law as to dower. . The table given by Mr. Blankman of al- lowance to widow in lieu of dower upon sale of real estate under decree of court is according to equity rule No. 102 of the Su- preme Court of the District of Columbia, allowing, according to a from one-sixth reference to Court of the United States is lower court ack re- . it is und will remain in on. » which , it will be ded that the e of the proceeds in lieu of her dower “not exceeding more than venth part nor less than one-tenth “according to the age, health and condition of such wido Just why said rule was aid section was and still is the law (which is superior 2 urt) of this District I cannot s that the part,”” uditor of said court (particularly when he is reminded of it) makes hi port of distribution of preceeds of when a widow is entitled to a dower est—according to cording to said rul re- cases the court invariably sustains the auditor and confirms his report. W. MOSBY WILLIAMS. January 3, 1898. eee About the District Government. One of the features of The Star Alma- nac is its complete information relative to the District government. It states the re- lationship of the District to the national government. The District's revenues, the officers, their salaries, etc. This feature alone is worth its price; 450 pages, 25 cents. On sale at Star office and newsdealers. —.—_—_. Stole Teff Cents, Fined $5. Mary Pony, colored, was fined $5 when arraigned before Judge Kimball for the larceny of 10 cents from a small colored bey named Samuel Wheeler. The testi- mony showed that the child placed 10 cents on a store counter to pay for a purchase and the girl picked it up and went off with it. In default of payment Mary went down for fifteen days. ne Brakeman’s Foot Crushed. John T. Sangston, a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad, met with a painful dent about 5 o'clock this morning, while work in Anacostia. He was coupling cars, and failing to step from between the cars in time the wheels passed over his right foot. It is thought that amputation will not be necessary. The fourth precinct patrol wagon was sent for, and the injured man was taken to his home, No. 7i4 H street southwest. er For Building an Annex. Sealed proposals were opened at the Dis- trict building yesterday for the construc- tion of the annex to the Peabody School, 6th street between B and C. The bids re- ceived were as follows: Baldwin & Peake, $25,409; Pavanini & Greer, $27,000; James M. Dunn, $27,400; James Connor, $27,465: Andrew Gleeson and Robert Humphre; $28,000, and Noble H. Thomas, $28,800, —_>— Money te lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. at AMUSEMENTS. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —Richard Mansfield, whose efforts as a comedian and character actor are always enjoyable, opened a week’s engagement at the Lafayette Square Opera House last night. He appeared in the latest addition to his repertoire, “The Devil's Disciple,” by Mr. G. Bernard Shaw, a London gentle- man, the author of “Arms and the Man.” Mr. Mansfield has done much for the American stage. He has produced a large number of new plays and invariably gives his patrons something of genuine merit, if not always of popular interest. That Mr. Manstfield’s talents are critical rather than inspirational is again illustrated by this performance. The mechanism of expres- sion is measured, adjusted and made to move with a nicety which assures the spec- tator that there are no variations in qual- ity; that Mr. Mansfield’s voice will rise on the same syllables, and his footprints fall on precisely the same spots in the flooring as they did the night before. ;The Devil's Disciple” is a whimsical bit of literary burlesque. The apparent art- lessness with which Mr. Shaw poses as a bold, bad iconoclast and hammers away at men of straw is richly enjoyable, and It is not necessary to go into the question of whether he is sometimes intentionally funny or unconsciously so. Sometimes a satirist has the good fortune to he misunderstood. It is very possible that Mr. Shaw’s trite he- reics and commonplace climaxes will, de- spite honestly humorous intentions, appeal to many people as humanizing touches of sentiment, It may be that the disserta- tions on “jooty,” “dooty” or “dewty,” as the case may he (opinions on this matter seemed to vary), will be regarded by those with a keen appetite for melodrama as old- fashioned, homespun idealism, and so en- able the box-office to prosper and the cyn- ics to be edified simultaneously. The idea of General Burgoyne, on the threshold of certain defeat, stopping to bahdy jokes with a prisoner about to be executed offers @ fascinating study in the grotesque. If Mr. Shaw would seiect a subject worthy of his wit, and proceed with a little sincerity of purpose, he might rank as.a literary and artistic power. But his efforts are only gymnastics, and his refinement is excessive to the degree of decadence. The superb finish of the performance was highly appreciated yesterday evening. It is a play in which the conversation domi- nates the action, and one, therefore, which requires complete and careful representa- tion. The enjoyment shown by the au- dience was a compliment both to author and actors. Miss Monk contributed some admirable work to the role of the heroine. NEW NATIONAL THEATER.—A de- lightful play, a beautiful Play, redolent of lavender aad rosemary, and’ the atmos- phere of old-time things, full of quaint humor, chivalric speeches and the courtly graces of colonial dames and gentlemen. A play that pleases in every line and every action, that arouses no morbid sentiment, but sends the audience away with a seusa- tion of satisfaction. This, in brief, is the description that epplies to “A Virginia Courtship,” as played by Mr. W. H. Crane und his excellent company at the New Na- tional Theater last night. The favorable criticisms which preceded the comedy’s arrival in Washington attracted a large audience. At the end of the second act they evidenced their indorsement of all the nice things that have been said about the play by three curtain calls for the company and the demand for a speech from Mr. Crane. Mr. Eugene W. Preshey, who wrote “A Virginia Courtship,” acknowledges in an author's note that “in evolving the scenes and incidents of the new and romantic story around which ‘A Virginia Courtship’ is built, the author has tried to follow the models, and in some respects has copied the personages made familiar in the old comedies, whicn are destined to live and be- popular as long as the English language is spoken.”” It is evident that he has gone to “The Rivals,” the “School for Scandal” and “London Assurance” for models for some of his characters and situations, but this is not a fault. On the contrary, he is to be commended for the skill he has shown in the adaptation and transfer of the highest types cf English comedy to this country in its earlier social life. It has been evident from the receptions ac- corded his comcdy since its first presenta- tior that he has made no mistake in this policy. It is entirely logical to adapt the basis of the old English comedies to colo- nial life, where the customs of the ry of the mother country and i fa were similar. This play is destined to give the theater-going public a rest, that will be well appreciated, from the turgid melodramas, the unhealthy society plays and the unsatisfying tinseled fantasies that crowd the stage. The plot of “A Virginia Courtship” mple and pretty, being the unfolding of a double love story of Maj. Fairfax and Madame Constance Robert and Tom Fairfax and Prudence Kobert. Father and son love mother and daughter, concealing the fact from each oiher through a misunderstanding, which is not cleared up until the final scene. There is is s good opportunity for comedy work of a conversational nature throughout the play, and the actors avail themselves of it. The costumes are those of colonial days, and are rich an@ beautiful. Mr. Crane in the character of Major Fair- . the fox-hunting, dvel-fighting, courtly Virginia gentleman of the vId school, is the same happy impersonator of comedy roles that Washingtonians have known for many years. This play gives him a chance to approach a class of comedy in which Warren and Gilbert, Jefferson and Flerence achieved success. Mr. Crane admirers think he has not erred in essay- ang to this role and will encourage him to continue his work. The par’ ‘is him per- fectly. It is full of contrac. tions, all of which are pointedly brought out, and his conception is consistently and artistically carried out. The company is a strong one throughout, and the work of its members is harmonious and Annie Irish, as e Robert, makes an at- ‘active colonial dame and a good foil in her French artfulness for the bashful ad- vances of her squire lover. Haswell, as Prudence Robert, is ly maiden, and portunities for std ter, as Betty Fairfax, the major's sister, Miss Louise Clo as Marie, the French maid, and Miss Frances Stevens, as Laura Fenwick, are Hmited in opportunity, but not in ability. Tom Fairfax, the major's son, is impersonated by Walter Hale, who does the part well, while Boyd Putnam, as Jack Neville, the major’s adcpted son, is a polished and accomplished rascal, without being too much of a villain. William Boag brought out all the possibilities of the acter of Squire Fenwick, and showed advance he is making a careful and painstaking actor. Vincent Serrano, as Berckley, a young planter, won for him- self a liberal share of the praise bestowed upon the company. He was on the a short time, but long enough for W ington to become acquainted with him and remember him favorably. William EK. Butterfield, as Juniper; Percy Brooke, as Sam and Charles F. Gothhold master of the hounds, completed the cast. COLUMBIA THEATER.—Every now and again some genius or other rises from the mass of mediocrity and does something. If may be from the masses of politics or relig- ion or music or science or the drama or what mot. The genius is there, and unex- pectedlP Le rises and astonishes people. It makes no difference how. It may be good cr it may be bad. He astonishes, and that is enough. It was thus when H. A. Der Souchet, a New York journalist, arose with “My Friend From India” in his hand, and shook it in the faces of managers and au- diences. It was a play dealing with the cecultism of the east {a a very funny way, and people knew just enough about theos- cphy to enjoy this dramatic gag upon it, and the play forthwith became a hit— a palpable hit—and .the author was called a genius. It is fun from start to finish, and that it is very good fun is best proved by the fact that it is as popiJar now as it was when it began its career, a year or more ago. The au- dience at the Columbia last night was large, and its enjoyment was larger, if ap- plause and laughter are to be accepted as competent testimony. And if some thought there was rather too much horse play at times, they never said a word loud enough to be heard. The cast is in the hands of good people, Freddie Bond, our sumer comedy comedian, whom all Washington delights in, being at the head of the list. Then there is John F. Ward, the barber- theosophist, who is a serious-looking fun maker, who is very funny; and Miss Helen Reiner, with her vivacity and her rippling lavgh, and Miss Nita Allen and Miss Meta Maynard and Miss Clare Hathaway, a trio of most attractive girls, and Miss May Vokes, the original Tilly, who, as a German hovsemaid, took the audience in hand at the start, and tickled it tili the curtain went down. Mr. Mr. Hale and Mr. Adelman were, as were all the others, fully equal to the requirements. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—"A Boy Want- ed” attracted and satisfied an audience that tested the capacity of the Grand Opera House last night. It was not the first time this conglomeration @f nogsense, music and fun has been seen hege, ‘tut it may be stat- ed that the productign Imst night was su- perior in all ways t» thet given here last season. The scenery is really a feature, while the costui ‘and the attention to details gives the idegsof a well-handled and well-drilled show. Mr. i€has. E. Blaney states at the begining: that there is no plot, and that the fayee wes written for the sole purpose of intpodusing some clever People, and he seemgito have accomplished his purpose. There was mot a moment last night that might be galled dull, the various variety and fun- turns that fol- lowed each other in.gapia succession mek- ing up a farce thaticoul@ not but satisfy those who go in for.that phase of things theatrical. Ed. J. Heron.ds the boy who is wanted, and when he-started in to sing his Songs in the second Act he was wanted to the extent of about five encores. Knox G. Wilson makes a funny Dutchman and in the last act furnishes ‘a musical turn that brought down the house. Raymond Finlay, 4s the theatrical manager, is clever, while Claude Gillingwater made a hit every time he“put his foot on the stage in the queer make-up he adopted. Francis Hartley ald- ed in the farce and in the last act did a singing turn that displayed a voice of al- most phenomenal range, while the Gehrue sisters firnished a dancing turm that was not only unique, but was exceedingly well done. Frank C. Young, another of the cast, enlivened things with an eccentric dance that was well received. If there was any star in the production Nellie O*Neil must be settled upen as the stellar attraction. Miss O'Neil: is one of the brightest’ s0u- brettes that has been seen at this house,and her singing, dancing and acrobatie turn in the last act could hardly be excelled. There Were a number of pretty girls to aid in the fun, and a number of well-sung choruses. There was one objectionable feature, how- ever, which could well be left out, and that was the duet in the last act between two supposed former presidents. It is the only yale to be found with the entire produc- KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER.—Sam T. Jack prides himself that he never per- pelrates old shows on the public. Une sea- son is enough, he maintains, to wear out any entertainment, and his motto is “Orig- inality.” This: brings out ‘The ‘Tenderloin- crs,” a brand-new organization, with new faces, new girls and new tights. The scen- ery don’t count. The audience has little cpportunity to criticise that. The girls, being ever present, take all its time. With the exception of two or three first- class specialttes, the program is entirely of the burlesque order, the purpose of the management being to get together a pleas- ing array of pretty and shapely gitls in a jumble of songs and dances. A typical first night audience was present last night, and went away fully satisfied. The company is, perhaps, the largest ever seen at Ker- nan’s, and the girls are as pretty as any that have been seen here. The. opening burlesque was “The Radley-Bartin Ball,” and proved a good excuse for introducing the full strength of the company. “The Silly Dinner Trial” was the laughable bur- lesque that closed the performanee. It gave the comedians, of whom there are a score, an opportunity to provoke laughter, and they did not lose a chance. The Fonti- Boni Brothers and Clark and Thompson were the shining lights in the olio. BIJOU_THEATER.—Another good bill is presented at the Bijou this week, and at Loth performances yesterday the theater was packed. The management has struck the popular pulse and is catering exclusive- ly to the patrons of vaudeville, and giving them the best artists that can be obtained. ‘The program this week contains the names of well-known stars, the bright particular Light being John W. Rana&cne, whose enter- ta'‘nment was so original and so much bet- ter than any other perfoxmer in his line as to suggest the opinien that he is the whole show. Mr. Ransope -earicatures Mark Henna in a realistie way and introduces scasonable songs of the Buckeye statesman. His impersonations and jokes are excellent ard kept the audienge in roars of laughter all the time. Ard yet he never had to re- sort to vulgarisms. Burlteit and Scott have a first-rate athletic specialty with.a boxing beut, intreducing famous blows of famous boxers. Gertie Gilsom has a couple of warm scrgs and the Shcerans introduce a new sketch entitled ‘“Theatrieal Engagements,” that is very funny. Gibbens and Barret are capital entertainers, with new songs and fresh jokes. Bonnie Thornton, fresh from ker New York suceess;-contributes to the entertainment in @ substantial manner. Rennie is a clever-netress, but cannot sing. Her voice is positively gone, and her song3 resolve themselves into recitations. Yet, Withal, she is clever. The Bijou stock com- pany open and close the performance with short comedies. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—“The Sunshine of Paradise Alley” is a production that is thoroughly enjoyable from the standpoint of the lower floor, the dress circle, the gal- lery, and, in fact, all parts of the rouse. It Was seen here last season, when it scored a gratifying success. The reception accord- ed it on {ts return last evening was by a full theater that applauded almost contin- ucusly throughout. The truthful claim is made that “The Sunshine of Paradise Al- to the elty what that sterling suc- ‘he Old Homestead” is to the coun- It comprises a series of pictures of try. New York life that is more than entertain- irg. The stcry tcld by the play ts the ref- ormation of drunkards and evil characters of a portion of the slums of the great city by “Sunshine,” a charming girl, reared among them, but who has had the advan- tage of some education. The finances nec- ary for her purposes are supplied by a wealthy young lady, who Las been saved from a suicid grave through the heroism oi ‘Sunshine. The play is clean and com- m:endable In every way and aeserves large audiences at every performance. Special- ties are introduced by Jchn Walsh, Thos. E. Clifford, Miss Lottie Faust, John J. Flynn, James B. Bradley, Misses Jessie MacDonald, Phita May, Lizzie Farrell and Marie Blanchard. Miss Ellen Mortimer is a most attractive “Sunshine.” Others in the cast, in addition to those mentioned, are John D. Griffin, Ben D. Ryer, H. E. Chase, HK. W. Frillman, Donald Harold, Mrs. Chas. Peters, Miss May Thampson, Master Gen- tle, Leslie Gurney and Albert Brown. GENERAL GORDON TO LECTURE.— Miss Florence E. Lyndsay will arrive in Washington today to take personal charge of the Lyndsay course of entertainments that are now being given to the amuse- ment-loving people of this city. The next attraction at Central Hall will take place next Saturday night, when General John B. Gordon will deliver his new lecture, en- titled, “The First of the Confederacy.” On this occasion all the prominent ex-con- federate and Grand Army officials will be invited to occupy seats on the platform. General Gordon 1s a great favorite in Wash- ington, and a large attendance is assured. Seats are on sale at Droop’ FOR EARLY CONSTRUCTION. Directors of ¥. M. C. A. Arranging to Build a Home. A special meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Y. M. C. A. was held late yesterday afternoon at 1407 New York ave- nue, for the purpose of arranging matters looking to the immediate building of a new home for the agsociation. Mr. Charles E. Foster presided, with ithe following pres- ent: Messrs. B, H. Warner, J. H. Lichliter, L. Cabell Williamson, G W. F. Swartzell, A. M. Lothrop, W. H. H. Smith, Ss. W. Curriden, H. B. Fs Macfarland, H. W. Olmstead, Anson Se Taylor, Charles F. Nesbit, W. A. H. Church, J. M. Hoge and W. N. Multer, genegel secretary. A committee of three; consisting of Mr. Foster, chairman, @nd .Messrs. Swartzell and Lothrop, was appointed to look into the condition of thé building and the ad- visability of commencing the work of re- construction immediately. The regular classes continued as usual. If the present quarters ibecome too small additional rooms will be rented by the directors, —EE—— Ladies Painfully Hart. As the result of a collision yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Vermont avenue and H street, Mrs. Craighill, wife of Rev. Mr. Craighill of Forestville, Md., and a friend, Miss Hubbard, were painfully injured. The parties mentioned were cross- ing H street in a vehicle, which was struck by Metropolitan railway car No. 320, east bound. Both ladies were thrown to the roadway. They were removed to a nearby drug store for treatment. 5 HAVE You weaker of late? heart beat too Losing sc aud Strength. ws er as ee gieart HYATTSVILLE BURGLARY. The Latest Developments in the Post Office Mystery. Nothing of importence regarding the Hy- attsville post office burglary has come to ight since yesterday beyond the develop- ment of a few facts corroborative of the general belief as to the perpetrators. The two men who were lurking around the Hyattsville depot at 11 o'clock Friday night were seen at 8:30 o'clock the same evening at the end of Sibley avenue, near the tracks of the Alexandria branch of the Baltimore end Ohio railroad, by William Dorr and Watter Johrson. Dorr made some casual remark to the strangers as they_passed, but they paid no attention and walked on in the direction of the depot. They must have returned, however, for the engineer of the freight train which passed down the Alexandria branch several hours later. saw two men near the tool box, which is on a line with Stbley avenue and within seventy- five feet of its terminus. It has been discovered that this tool box had been broken open and some of the tools abstracted. These were not among those left by the burglars at the post office, and it is presumed they cirried them along with their booty. It is said these tools can be easily identified and would therefore ppncate any person found possessing them. Fred Heller, the Bladensburg blacksmith from whose ehop the chisels, brace and bits and monkey wrench were stolen Friday night, and subsequently left at the post office, came to Hyattsville yesterday and took possession of his’ tools. He is of the opinion that they were not used by the burglars in effecting an entrance to the post office. Heller had with him a broken jimmy, which he found New Year morning near the front door of his shop. It is an old-fashioned affair, rusty, and rather frail for that character of implement. They at- tempted to use it on the front door of the shop, as is indicated by the marks thereon. It bruke, however, and they threw it away. They then went to the rear door, broke open the lock and helped themselves to the tools. A story is circulating in Hyattsville to the effect that five men were tmplicated in the robbery. Ed. Hartley, a horseshoer, went to a watch party New Year eve. It was 2 o'clock before it was over, ‘and 2:15 when he reached the railroad crossing, which is not many yards from the post office. A short distance further on he met five men, all walkirg together and coming from the direction of the post office. A tall man was in advance of the rest and carried a lantern. Hartley turned and looked back at the men. ‘They crossed over the road and disappeared behind the watch box. Hartley proceeded on his way, believing that the men he had seen were railroad officials. It is thought by many that at least one of the burglars was not a stranger in Hy- attsville. This party, it is eupposed, acted merely as a guide to the professional safe burglars. But this theory has very lttle to support it. ‘Phe post office inspectors have not been in Hyattsville since Saturday night. They are probably in Baltimore trying to locate the guilty parties in that city. ——— TEMPERANCE KNIGHTS. Home League Holds Its First New Year Celebration. Members of Home League, No. 1, Tem- perance Knights of America, held their first New Year celebration last night in the league room, Odd Fellows’ Hall, south- east. Two long tables were spread in the hall, and they were laden with delicacies, while temperance beverages, such as cof- fee and milk, were served by the enter- tainment committee, to whose efforts the success cf the occasion is largely due. Prior to the banquet and good-of-the-or- der program, the following new members were initiated: E. C. Lowe, Sergt. John C. Daley, A. A. Erb, C. M. Gates, H. A. Mar- tin and W. K. Erb. Mr. Robert A. Smith presided as master of ceremonies, John C. Moore delivered an address of welcome. Other addresses were made, —_.__. TEST OF ICEBOAT, Successful Trial of a Craft at Chevy Chase Lake. An iceboat, the invention of Mr. Charles Steffgen, was tesied on Chevy Chase Lake yesterday afternoon, The inventor is a millwright of San Diego, Cal., and intends his machine principally for operation in the lumber, regions, thinking that it will revo- lutionize traffic on the frozen rivers of the north. The machine easily hauled an aggregate of nearly a thousand pounds against a strong breeze, which swept across the frozen lake. The model in successful operation yester- day afternoon was a small affair, fitted with a one-tenth horse-power fan motor. In width the motor boat, or more properly car, is about 12 inches, py 36 inches in length, and with house attached, about 14 inches in height. The floor of the motor- car is mounted on two pairs of movable runners, connected with steering apparatus ard moving simultaneously, allowing the machine to be guided about in almost any desired direction. Across the floor at the rear end is set the motor, ee Students’ League Entertains. The Art Students’ League gave a holiday entertainment last evening at Carroll In- stitute Hall in the presence of a very large audience. The play presented was entitled “The Silent Voice,”’ the scene of which was laid in the sixteenth century. The various characters were taken by Miss King, Mrs. Hobart Nichol, Miss Clara Schayer, Mrs. Sawyer, Miss Elise Dufour and Mr. 8S. B. Nichol. At the conclusion of the play a vocal solo was give by Mr. C. F. Crosby. Subsequently a farce, called “My Lord in Livery,” was given by the Misses Grace Clark, Edith Appleby and Ray Sewall, and Messrs. E. R. Schayer, W. M. Sawyer and Hobart Nichols. The remainder of the evening was occupied in dancing. —————— Asked for Something to Eat. “Ym guilty of asking for something to eat,” was the plea of an elderly man named William Paul, who was arraigned before Judge Scott this morning on a charge of vagrancy. He called at the house of Po- liceman -Rogers in the county early this morning, and asked for his breakfast. The officer thought the court would do an act of charity in sending him down. “Where do you belong?” the prisoner was asked. “My home was in Baltimore city.” “Four months.” ad see Soseseesereseeveeseser ee. Look out for colds At this season. Keep Your blood pure and Rich and your system Toned up by taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Then You will be able to Resist exposure to which A debilitated system Would quickly yield. 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An entrance was effected through the kitchen window and part of the house was.ransacked. ~.e uninvited guest car- ried away a suit of clothes, dark overcoat and a@ watch and chain. It was about 5:30 o'clock this morning when the robbery was discovered. Then the police were called in and the burglar is being looked for by the officers. Alpheus Beall, who is connected with the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, was robbed Sunday night. He had spent the holiday season here and was on his way home last night when he was robbed. His dress suit case, containing a quantity of wearing apparel and a pipe, was taken from him in the Baltimore and Potomac depot. Hardy Pritchard, who lives at No. 216 I street northeast, also had a complaint to make today. His bicycle was stolen from where it was placed in front of his house about 7:30 o'clock Sunday night. 8. E. Shane, who resides at No. 808 9th street northwest, had a similar complaint to make. His bicycle was stolen from a location in front of No. 434 New Jersey ave- nue southeast. A bicycle belonging to the United States Electric Light Company was stolen from the sidewalk in front of the Post building Sunday morning. Isaac Levy complains that two caps were stolen from his store Saturday morning. 2S Good Roses Cost Little, Fine ones, $1 dozen, at Gude's, 1224 F.—Adv. —— Brown Has Spell Anderson Brown, @ colored man, who, according to testimony in Judge Scotts court this morning, has “‘spells,” was be- fore the court as an alleged vagrant, and Policeman Boswell said he had brought Brown in because his old woman wanted Protection. Brown, who is fifty years old, had never been in trouble before, and it was a surprise to him that a charge of vagrancy should have been preferred against him. “When I reached his house last night two men were holding him,” said Police- man Boswell, “and all the people in the house were afraid of him.” Brown's wife and daughter were in court to complain of his conduct, and when the District side of the case had been heard Brown was called upon for an explana- tion. “Judge,” he said, “I supports my family and gives my wife all my money ‘scusin’ a dollar or so.’ “And that, I suppose you spend for Mquor?” Brown declared that he spent very little of his earnings for liquor, but said he would take his toddy when his friends treated. The only proof against Brown was that he was drunk last night, and the court took his personal bonds. — Makes No Defense, “I guess I'm guilty,” responded William Weod, when arraigned in the Police Court this morning for disorderly conduct. “I was drunk,” he added, ‘‘and don't remem- ber what happened.” “Where do you live?” Judge Scott asked him. My home is in Alexandria,” he answer- ed, “but I work here.” In consideration of his having become in- toxicated on Washington whisky he thought the court might release him on his personal bonds. Judge Scott, however, thought his excuse was not a good one, and imposed a fine of $5. —— Sent Down for Six Months. Louis Eskridge, who spends most of his time about the vyster wharf, where he is said to habitually patronize the drinking saloons, was in Judge Scott's court this morning as an alleged vagrant. Drunkenness and: begging were alleged against him, and in his own defense the prisoner declared he did not know how to bey “He's a regular tramp about the river ia said an officer, “and he’s a nuisance there. ‘The officer explained that Eskridge was arrested the 6th of December. Ten days later a collection was taken up for him, and he was released on bond. Judge Scott gave him six months on the farm in default of bond, and ordered the forfeiture of the former bond. Charles Kde- lin was on the bond for $100, ~ SALT RHEUM Most torturing and disfiguring of itching, burning, scaly skin and scalp humors is instantly relieved by a warm bath y AP, a single ap- plication of CUTICURA (ointment), the great skin etre, and a full dose of CUTICURA RESOLVENT, test of blood purifiers and humor cures, when else fails. Witicura Is sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Props., Boston. “How to Cure Salt Kheum," free. FALLING DAUR Pinay Secrest Rate DIES SUDDENLY, Faweett, Treasury Clerk, Vice tm of Heart Disease. Edwin C. Fawcett, who was for many years a clerk in the Treasury Department, died suddenly about 6:15 o'clock yesterday, in Gulick’s grocery store, corner of Ist and C streets southeast. Mr. Fawcett had been in the store but a few minutes, conversing: with the proprietor, when suddenly he fell to the floor in an unconscious condition. Dr. Mailan, who lives in the neighborhood of the store, was sent for and he found upon his arrival that life was extinct. Cor- oner Carr was notified of the death and he gave permission for the removal of the body. A certificate of death from heart disease was given and Undertaker Leg removed the body to the home of the fami+ ly, No. 682 E street northeast. es Scare at Senator Clark’s Home. 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