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10 — THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1898—i4 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Mr..W. H. Power in “Shannon of the Sixth.” Bijou Theater—High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater. Paris Model.” Grand Opera House.—Hyde’s Comedians and Helene Mora. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Gay Masqueraders. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. John Drew in “A Marriage of Convenience.” New National Theater.—Mr. Otis Skinner ¢ Rudolph.” Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter, Hypnotist. Wesley Chapel—tth and F streets.—Lec- ture by Leon H. Vincent on “Robert Louis Stevenson.” — a EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate Jandings at 9:30 am. Steamer Washington for Norfolk ‘and Fertress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield 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. : Zea Trains leave 1313 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p. _——— Miss McNay of 28 W. 35th st., New York city, has just received a case of gowns from Paris, which she will 2xhibit for the week commencing Jan. 31, in parlor A, Ar- Ungton Hotel, Washington, D. C. bbe bee Call on Pillow Inhaler Co., bidg., and see invention. Corcoran Se Nat. Cigar Factory, $% per 1,000 Cigarettes. gsc Ae aoe et WHEN YOU BUX “PABST” —famous Milwaukee Beer you are certain to get the best that’s brewed. Six different kinds. “Doppel Braeu” is our dark Beer. Order direct or from your grocer. PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. oe Elgin Buiter, 23c. Ib. Johnston's, Pg. 8. ——— LESS, THAN AUCTION PRICES For your choice of E. Tatinosian’s fine collection of Oriental Rugs. Sale at the Houghton Co., 1214 F st. — Prices reduced on Oil Heaters. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th st. n.w. ——— KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. c. D. KENNY. as IF YOU FORGET WHO WE ARE and where we are, look for our electric s.gn. That'll remind you that we upholster and recover Furniture—and remake Hair Mattresses. Stumph Bedé'ng Co., 7th & K. —_—— Gas Heaters reduced tn price—a good heater for $1. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. en ECHO MEETING CALLED. Delegates to Y. M. C. A. Com to Meet. The twenty-fifth annual convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, which met in Baltimore Friday of last week, closed its sessions last evening. There were about twenty delegates from the local associa- tion, most of whom returned yesterday. They will gather at the association rooms this evening for the purpose of holding an “echo meeting,” at which the different members will speak upon the features of the convention which impressed them most. The program. so far as arranged, is follows: “The Spiritual Features,” Mr. Irv ing P. Tade: “Athletics,” Mr. Ed. A. Beek- man; “The Conference,” Mr. H. C. Metcal?; The Financial Management,” Mr. C. F. Nesbit. Following these talks Secretary Multer will present a series of stereopticon views of the buildings at Baltimore and the work carried on in them. These views were se- cured during his stay at the convention, for the purpose of adding them to the num- her shown at the meetings being held at the various churches Sunday evenings. The meeting this evening will take the place of the usual Tuesday evening prayer meeting, and will begin at 8 o'clock. Se MALT-NUTRINE The Leading Malt Extract. Malt-Nutrire is the only really great ex- tract of malt offered on the market. Other so-called extracts being nothing better than strong black beer, with a large percentage of alcohol and a very small one of extrac- tive matter. Such extracts should not be given cr recommended to convalescents or strength-seeking people. since their merits are all on the label and not in the bottle. Mait-Nutrine is prepared by the famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n, which fact guarantees the purity, excellence and merit claimed fer it mation ndsy afternoon the Secular League cel- ebrated the birthday of Thomas Paine in Maccabee Temple with varied exercises. Great interest was manifested. Souvenirs of “the hero-author” were exhibited by their owner, Mr. S. M. Baldwin. consisting of the shoe buckles he wore and the spec- tacles which enabled him, according to his followers, to see more clezriy tre rights of man and other things of equal importance. Dr. Croffut read a paper on “Religion in the Colonies and During the Revolution,” Mr. E. A. Tibbetts read an original poem of considerable merit on “The Martyrs of Progress," Miss Harriet Morrison presented a com t summary of Paine’s character and career, Mr. C. C. Carter read a humor- ous poem of Paine’s on the Jewish system of tithing, and earnest tributes to the mem- ory of Paine were contributed by Mr. W. H. Burr. Dr. L. R. Klemm and Messrs. Pechin, Kirk, Steiner, Parsons, Goding and Wilk sae From 7 to 10 P. M. For the berefit of stockhoiders and those interested in the Pillow Inhaler Company, the offices of the company in the Corcoran building will be open daily from § to 5 and 7 p-ta. until 10 p. vt. =— Fireman Fined. Private P. Mahaney of the. fire depart- ment has been ordered to pay a fine of $25 for a violation of the rules of the depart- me! and to make an affidavit that so jong as he remains a member of the fire department he will abstain from the use of imtoxicating Nquors. He has also been warned that if he is again found guilty of violating the rules of the department ap- plicable in such a case he will be summari- ly dismissed. ——_.__. Sleeping Car Service to Detroit via Pennsylvania Lines. ‘The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an- nounces that a through sleeping car line bas been established by the Pennsylvania lines in connection with the Michigan Cen- tral railway between Pittsburg and Detroit. Conn is trains leave Washington 7:50 Tt goes without saying that California is by many considersd the most attractive and popular winter resort in America. Its ralubrious and equable climate gives it advantage over most other sections of the world, infact. Messrs. Raymond & Whit- comb are sending thither a delightful s2- ries of five personally conducted tours, the participanis.. in whieh move across’ the country in fine vestibuled trains, with din- ing cars and other first-class appointments. ‘The price in each instance includes every expense for. the entire tour. For particu. Jars address Raymond & Whitcomb, 1005 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. —_—\_—_. Market Overstocked with second-grade butter, which is being offered at any price. If you want the finest No. 1 goods buy 5-Ib. box of our selected cre: 40. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Pa. Public Meetings. » Pioneer Council, Sons of Jonadab, will next Friday evening, February 4, inaugu- rate a series of public meetings, to be con- tinued during the winter, the first Friday of ¢: month at the councli rooms, 623 Louisiana ayenue. The program for the initial meeting has been prepared. The public generally is invited. The exercises will commence promptly at 8 o'clock. A FUGITIVE FROM PRISON Enfeebled Condition. : Committed to Asylum Hospital for Treat t—Story of His Experi- mee Told in Court. Nicolas Carrillo, who claims to have es- caped from the Spanish military prison in Havana, was in the Police Court this morning on a charge of vagrancy. The man's condition showed that his experi- ence has been anything. but the, best dur- ing the past few months, and Judge Kim- tall, who realized his condition, committed him to the Washington Asylum Hospital for treatment. In so doing a sentence of thirty days was Imposed, with the under- Standing that he w be released should any of the Cuban sympathizers offer to befriend him. Carrillo is anxious to return to Cuba, he says, but not if he has to land in Ha- vana, where the Spaniards will get him. His story is that he belongs to a family of Cubans which has done all in its power to gain independence for the country, and although wounded and subsequently ill- treated in Spanish prisons, he is anxious to return to.his native country and shoulder a musket or carry a machete. According to his story he lived in Ha- vana, where he left his wife and children to fight for freedom and was made a ser- geant in the Cuban army, serving under his uncle, Colonel Joan Carrillo. After having engaged in a number of battles his company went in the neighborhood of Matanzas and was in a fight near that place about seven months ago, where he was captured. Several times, he says,. his company repulsed a larger force of Span- fards, but finally he became a prisoner. When taken, he said, he was given a blow om the head with a musket, and he shows an ugly scar as proof of the truth of his statement. Complains of I1l-Treatment. Although so severely injured, and being sick, he was thrown into ‘a filthy prison and was poorly fed, bread and water be- ing about all he was given. Later he was transferr2d to Havana and put in the fort. After being there some time he was put in the kitchen to assist the cock, and his duties. also included the care of horses. H2 devoted a large part of ris time planning his escape, which he firally accomplished, and then he secured employment on a fruit boat, managing to get on the boat without his identity being discovered. When the boat landed in Bal- timore he planned to return to Cuba on a fillbustering expedition, hoping to land there among his friends. Being without furds, having worked his passage here, Carrillo started south, intending to tramp to Florida, where he hoped he would be able to get a boat that would land him where he could again take up arms for his country. The cold weather was almost too much for him, but he managed to walk here from Baltimor>, On his way along the railroad tracks he met some tramps, and they led him to an outbuilding at the Washington Brick Machine Company’s yards. It was about 8 o’clock when Sergt. Wall and Policemen O'Dea and Creagh went to the building to make a raid. Th: tramps had got word of the approach ‘of the offi- cers, and they fied, leaving the Cuban seated by the fire, making a pot of coffee. He made no effort to get away, and, in- deed, he said he felt relieved when he reached the ninth police station, for the Interest taken in him soon convinced him that he was in the hands of friends. Police Station a Palace. The police station, he said, was a palace compared with the Cuban prisons, and after a hearty meal he fell asleep and en- Joyed the best night's rest he had had since tae night before he was taken pris- ener, about seven months ago. Carrillo speaks -five languages. He {s apparently an intelligent man, and speaks the English language fairly well. When he appeared in Judge Kimball's ccurt this morning he told briefly the story of bis sad exp>rience. “The weather here is too cold for me,” he said. “I'm sick, and would like to get treatment.”* “Have you communicated with the Cu- bans here?” the court asked. was his answ2r, “I'm a ranger. “Were you in the Cuban liberal army?” “Yes, sir, and I want to go back.” Judge Kimball then made the order as stated, and said he only imposed the sen- tence as an act of charity. ————— CALLS FOR THE ENGINES. Ordered Out on Alarms Last Night. There were three alarms of fire turned in which gave the fire department consider able trouble last night, owing to high wind and the slippery condition of the streets. ‘The first alarm was turned in from box 148, about 6 o'clock, by Policeman Rickles for a blaze in the house of J. R. Bray, No. 1113 13th street northwest. A gas meter In the basement of the honse had exploded and caused the fire. Fortunately the flames did not gain much headway before the arrival of the engines, and the damage uid not amount to more than $50. An hour later fire started in the kitchen of a dairy lunch room owned by George H. Engel at 1303 E street northwest. The ac- cumulation of grease in the ventilator over the range is said to have caused the fire, and almost immediately it seemed to take possession of the entire kitchen. Persons at work there were driven from the prem- ises, being unable to do anything toward extinguishing the fire. The kitchen was completely wrecked and the Greason House, adjoining, was slightly damaged. Mrs. Mc- Firemen Three (ready, wife of the proprietor of the Greason House, was overcome by smoke. Mr. Engel’s loss amounted to about $500, while the Greason House was damaged to the extent of about $200. A few minutes afterward a false alarm was turned in from box 141. The person who operated the box could not be found. es “A NIGHT IN SCOTLAND.” North Capitol Chapter, Epworth League, Entertains Its Friends. . The literary department of North Capi- tol Chapter of the Epworth League gave an entertainment last night-in the church, entitled “A Night in Scotland,” under the Girection of Mrs. Hemingway. The pro- gram was as follows: Prayer by Albert N. Jones; essay, entitled “‘The Life of Burns,” by Miss Daisy House; solo, entitled “Annie Laurie,” by Miss Margaret Platt; a Scotch recitation by Miss Edith Maddux; whistling sclo, by Mr. John Rice, accompanied by an orchestra under leadership of Mr. Clarence Whittmore; Scotch recitation, “It is Well,” by Mr. Finley Hays; solo, “The Maid of Dundee,” by Miss Ella Laurenson; recita- tion by Master Willie Platt; sketch of the life of Sir Walter Scott, by Mr. Staley Clark; solo, by Mrs. Clifford Sparrow; quo* tations from Scott, by Miss Clara De- Neane; music by. Professor Shepherd and Miss Maud Shoemaker; comic reading by S. S. Symons, followed by-a “yarn,” by Rev. Page Milburn. Refreshments were served and a sociable time followed. See Prominent Arriv: Former Senator David B. Hill of New York is at the Normandie. “ General Benjamin F. Tracy of Brooklyn is at the Arlington. ° Mr. William T. Aldrich and Mr. Stuart M. Aldrich of Providence, R. L., are guests of their father, Senator Aldrich, at the Arlington. Mrs. John Shea, Miss Rosa G. Shea, Mr. Joseph P. McDonald and Miss Rosa’ Mc- Donald of Knoxville, Tenn., are at the Ar- lington. 5 Miss L. Foraker, daughter of Senator Foraker of Cincinnati, and Miss Deshler of Columbus are at the Arlington. Sir Willtam F. Haynes Smith of London is at the Shoreham. Former Representative Joseph C: Sibley of Franklin, -Pa., and Mrs. Sibley are at the Shoreham. oe Mr. Henry 8S. Cattell, a director of the Pennsylvania railroad, is at the Normandie. Mr. John W. Griggs, the new attorney general, has apartments’ at the Arlington. Former Vice President Adiat E. Ste; phen- _ of Bloomington, NL, fs at the Norman- ie. - AMUSEMENTS. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —A very distinguished audience, including President Dole and ex-President Harrison, saw ‘A Marriage of Convenience” at the Lafayette Square Opera House last night. The production has the attraction which a competent cast of characters, brilliant cos- tumes and rich seenery impart. The story is worked out to greater length than the subject justifies. The incidents occur in the drawing room of the Comte de Can- dale. Some highly ornate and beautiful effects In interior decoration are displayed. But the scenic brilliancy is scarcely suf ficient to warrant the employment of the same setting through the entire pla: A few variations in the story would also be welcome, for the same theme pursued without impressive incident through four acts is In danger of becoming a little mo- notonous. However, the plot in’ “A™ Mar- tiage of Convenience” has stood previous, though less severe, tests. The husband who remains philosophic in the presence of a pursuer of his wife's affection has frequently been adapted from the .French, and has sometimes been presented with so mych art by the author as to prevent him from appearing contemptible. Whether or not this result has been achieved in “A Marriage of Convenience” must be a mat- ter of individual opinion. But it will be hardly possible to reconcile all of John Drew's admirers to the idea of his assum- ing the role of a husband who, believing that his wife does not love him, consents to quibble concerning her virtue with tHe bosom friend who seeks to become her lover. The philosophic husband is inter- esting and sometimes amusing, - but the topic requires great delicacy in its treat- ment to make the result: universally ac- ceptable. ‘The artificial period in which the play 1s laid offers a justification for much. which would be wholly repudiated in a more modern picture. Miss Isabel Irving, as the Comtesse de Candale, the convent girl who becomes the bride in the marriage of ecnvenience, was piquant in manner and attractive in appearance. Miss Elsie De Wolfe played the part of the Comtesse’s maid with spirit, Arthur Byron was more amusing than virlle as the Comte’s rival, and D.-H. Harkins contributed sturdy ex- cellence to the role of the provincial uncle who brings about a reconciliation. John Drew is in this play the sincere, capable actor that he always was. ‘The play itself is not a work of great importance. Had the subject been less ex- tensively treated, it would have passed as @ delicate trifle; another version of the old story of the husband who falls in love with his wife. But when it urges close scrutiny of the principal character, there is danger that an unpleasant impression may tinge the fragile fabric. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—The heralding of a first-class variety company found quick and ready response at the Grand Opera House last night, when Hyde's com- edians began a week's engagement, the entire house being filled: with an enthusi- astic audience. From the first to the last number on the long program there is not a weak act, all being of the first-class: order, embracing enjoyable musical, burlesque and vocal novelties that called forth con- tinuous praise. If the stars of the prograrr were picked out they would probably em- brace Miss Helene Mora, McIntyre and Heath, and Williams and Walker, but the remaining acts were but slightly removed from these ‘‘top-liners’” in the vaudeville business. A wonderful acrobatic pair, the Randalls, opened the evening’s entertain- ment, and were heartily applauded. Thorne and Carlton followed in a sketch, entitled “The Rustic Actor.” Williams and Walker appeared as the “reul coons,” the negro comedy work of both gentlemen, who were assisted by two bright young ladies, being of the highest order. Then Miss Mora ren- dered several enjoyable songs in her own style, one in particular, “‘Home, Sweet Home,” sang in uniform, being received with ‘unbounded enthusiasm. A novelty, in the shape of the great Lafayette, Eu- rope’s wonderful fantastist and mimic, was the next number, and through his undoubt- ed cleverness this gentleman earned well merited praise and applause. Charles R. Sweet, the plano tramp, gave a specialty that was full of many good things in a musical and story-telling line, Canfield and Carlton, in a character comedy sketch, were next to last oh the bill, but the in- dividual work of both the members of. the team called out unlimited praise. The ing number, “The Georgia Minstrels, McIntyre and Heath, was a great treat for those of the spectators who have not had “the opportunity of seeing these clever comedians in late years. A large delega- tion of the Elks were on-hand, ‘occupying. several rows of the front seats, a magnifi- cent bouquet of roses being passed .over the footlights to Miss Mora by one of their number. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—“Shannon of the Sixth,” a romantic military drama based on incidents of the Sepoy rebellion in In- dia, drew a good audience to the Academy of Music last night. This is the second visit of the play to Washington and it is only just to say that it has improve dur- ing the interim. The plot turns on the stealing of the great. diamond, “the light of heaven,” from the temple of Buddha. The theft was really committed by Capt. Arlington of the 6th, who, by ingenious trick, threw suspicion on Lieut. Shannon. Arlington passed the prize over to Surahda, a Sepoy woman whom he had wronged and who was guiltless of any knowledge of the crime. Shannon is dishcnored, escapes from prison and becomes a wanderer seek- ing the coast to take ship for his home in Ireland. Far up in the Himalayas ne meets his sweetheart, Dora Kimber, who had lost her way from the column of troops led by her father, Gen. Kimber. Here, too, he meete with Ram Koorah, a Brahmin priest, who had, like Shannon, been dishonored through the loss of the famous diamond which had been under his care when stolen. Surahda, the unfortunate mistress of Capt. Arlington, also meets these other unfortunates in the wilds of the moun- txins, being now an outcast and a wan- derer herself. It is in these meetings, in the third act, that the most: interesting feature of the play is worked out, reaching a climax in a hot engagement between the Sepoys and the troops of Gen. Kimber. The last scene of this act shows the rescue of Miss Kimber, who had been captured and lashed to the muazle of a cannon to be “blown away,” in imitation of the custom which the British themselves had intro- duced. In this act, too, Shannon and Ar- lington meet for the first time after the escape of the former, and a duel follows, in which the villain 1s worsted and begs for quarter. In the finale Shannon is exoner- ated and marries the girl of his choice and everything turns out entirely satisfactory to all concerned. Mr. W. H. Power, as the hero cf the Play, sustains well the character of the brave and impetuous young Irish officer. Miss Inez Macauley as the daughter of Gen. Kimber, has youth and beauty adde@® to decided dramatic tal » and, of course, makes a charming and attractive heroine. Florence Foster, as the regimental widow, and Harry W. Collins as Herr Heinrich Sprudel, a Helland warrior, furnish the comedy parts acceptably, and W. J. Gross does the part of Gen. Kimber well. Mand Durand’s rendering of the role of Surahda is also a. very clever piece of acting. “Shannon of the Sixth” will be the attrac- tion at the Academy for the balance of the week. THE NATIONAL.—Mr. Otis Skinner pre- sented last- night for the first time in Washington his five-act romantic comedy, “Prince Rudolph,” a. play - founded upon Stevenscn’s story of Prince Otto. The story is put upon the stage handsomely set and appropriately costumed, becomes a living reality. which engages the atten- tion of an audfence at the beginning and increases its hold until the last act in the life of a prince, whose happy carelessness and trusting good nature came near Jos- ing him his kingdom and his honor: As the impersonator of such a character, Mr. Skinner is peculiarly adapted and he makes a prince, to the life, barring at times a tendency to theatric effect, which, while rot without certain power, is still unnatu- ral, not to say inartistic. ‘About Mr. Skin- ner are grouped a company of very good reople, who taxe the romantic spirit of the play closely to themselves and bear their part well with the star in bringing the play and its performance to success. Miss Maud Durbin ‘is a stately princess, Miss Ethel Browning is an oddly naturai handsome and alluring ‘Countess Von Malten, with a faculty of intrigue and Hava BREN growing weaker’ of clateh bode your Beart ‘bent t00 4 ‘after ex- Losing s3s'msi, Bozo here, 4 3 Gear? Muscles soft and atin? gossip. Of the supporting men Mr. Frank Sylvester's Dr. von Walderhof, Mr. Ashley Miller's Lord Saxe,@Mr.-John Lane Con- nor’s Gustave and Mr. k Mosley’s Baron von Kanderterg, were noteworthy. Mr. Mosley as fhe Brime Minister, looked much like Preskiené: McKinley, and gave to his character 2ven more .dignity than prime ministersare supposed to have. The play was very well received, and Mr. Skin- ner may be congratm'ated upon having & play which is’ interesting always and some- times thrilling. COLUMBIA THEATER.—“A Paris Mod- el” as presented at the Columbia Theater last night, under the management of Ru- dolph Aronson, is a elean, pleasing comedy, replete with brighti‘lines and presented by a company containing -several actors of merit. Last might’s performance was its first presentation in Washington, and the play was given a cordial reception by a large audience. #fhe verdict rendered upon the comedy was that Mrs. Feigl, who wrote it, isa very bright woman, and that when it is polished into shape and some of its prolixity eliminated it will be a successful and popular dramatic ven- ture. Although the ‘title. of the play is suggestive of Paris, the Latin quarter and grisettes, it is:entirely..misleading in this respect. The- scenes of:the vlay are laid in New York, and two of them in an un- romantic Harlem flat, whtle im the third act the characters in the comedy adjourn. to Delmonico’s. ‘The reason for adopting the title of “A Paris Model" ts brought out unexpectedly fn a line near the end ‘of the last scene. While the-plot is being enfolded in the little Harlem flat many hemely touches of domestic life are intro- duced into the story, and the comedy is relieved at times by a shade of pathos, which lasts but a moment, however, and soon gives way to the irrepressible tenden- cy to humor which characterizes the au- thor’s lines and the work: of the actors. The author, Jane Mauldin-Feigl, in the construction of the comedy presents a sim- ple plot and takes the audience into her confidence in advance of:the action, keep- ing them thereby in a delighted state of anticipation and wonderment of what is to happen next. Leo Dietrichstein and Miss Maud Haslam -arethe-artists of the com- pany, although there are other good acto Mr. Dietrichstein takes’ the part of a broken-down French tenor singer, reduced by the loss of his voice to the humble voca- -tion of selling second-hand clothes. There is much of the pathetic’ as well as the humorous in his-character, and in the scene where he recovers his voice he evidences the possession of dramatic power in no small degree. «Miss Haslam, as the Cin- derella of the Van Noy sisters, furnishes much of the life and vivacity of the come- dy and is responsible for more laughter than any other member of the cast. Miss Nina Freeth, as Miss ‘Martin, ‘the dress- maker, performs.a minor part in the com- edy, but her work is mot the least deserv- ing of praise. Miss Caroline Cooke, as Adele Van Noy, the petted and spoiled sis- ter, carries her-part fairly well; although she fails to accentuate it as she should. Mile. Pilar-Morin impersonates the French danseuse with vivacity. Mr. Johnston, Miss Revel and .Mr. Morrison merit com- mendation for their work. The audience was a netable one, contain- ing the New York amd Texas delegations in Congress, Senators Gorman and Murphy, who had box parties; ex-Senator David B. Hill, John J. stcNally,; the dramatic critic of the Boston Herald and playwright; Sen- ator Platt and party and a large number eape ane distinguished in official and so- e. BIOU THEATER—A mcet acceptable performance is given- at the Bijou this Week, and at both performances yester- day the house was packed to the doors. ‘The ‘house ‘has recently been reseated and the increased accommodations and new comfortable chairs wgive the nouse a fresiness that~-ils tpleasing. -Tho per- formance was marked by the debut of a new soubrette, Miss Margaretta Raymond, who gives promise of great things in the future. Her voiee is sweet and well modu- lated and her winping*manner will win her a host of friends. «James F. Hoey made his @ppearance for the fst time after his se- vere illness, and mrepg@ated his former suc- cess. Mazuz anduMagette, as the engineer and the tramp, gave their acrobatic special- ty that ripens with age. Itis not generally known that these artists are brother and sister. Mazuz isiperBaps the best woman acrobat before the public. Keno and Welch are a worthy team, amd execute a number of unique and difficult tricks. Mile. Troja. sang several very Frenchy songs-with her usual dash, and-the Unique Trio in an original sketch, ‘Sa:J@lly Good Fellow,” re- ceived a warm welcome. Moran and Wes- ley contributed“a»cross-fire Hibernian ‘spe- cialty that) wasifar @bove: the average of such acts... ASeature of tie entertainment.| is the specialty ofiSant J. Adams. His monologue was as goodses the best and his imitation of James A.Hierne as Nathaniel Berry_in “Shore Acres ‘was acceptable. Allie Gilbert, in conjunction with her songs, introduced -the living watermelon patch and sheet of music. Miss Gilbert’s voice is not calculated to tmpress one, and the water- melon patch needed ripening jn the shape of practice. However, it was an innovation and was warmly applauded. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER.—One of the difficult problems that confronts a theatrical manager, and especially one of a variety theater, fs the engagement of combinations as much dissimilar as possi ble each week. The burlesque show of one week, they argue, should be followed by a straight variety performance the next. Theater-goers soon tire of burlesque, and when one follows another poor business usually results. This is of course where both entertainments are only entitled to a fair rating. Last week at Kernan’s there was a first-class burlesque show, and this week comes another, and this also so good as to at once command the attention of the first nighters. Last night a goodiy audi- ence welcomed the Gay Burlesquers and Bobby Manchester, its clever manager. Two very funny burlesques dre given, and between them an olio of some merit is in- troduced. The opening burlesque is en- titled “The Sporty Widows,” and the full strength of the company is needed to inter- pret it. Then there are four clever come- dians who keep the laugh going and King Merriment reigns. After the olio “A Jay at Coney Island” is the concluding entertain- ment, and it is spicy. The olio includes Sparrow, the eccentric juggler, who enter- te a se ss te te ee eed Strong, steady nerves Are needed for success Everywhere. Nerves Depend simply, solely, * Upon the blood. Pure, rich, nourishing Blood feeds the nerves And makes them strong. The great nerve tonic is Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Because it makes The blood rich and Pure, giving it:power To. feed the ‘nerves. Hoed’s: Sarsaparilla Cures nervomsmess, Dyspepsiay rheumatism, Catarrh, scrofula, And ail forms of = amex | ACADEMY. tains and amuses; the Clark Sisters, in songs and dances; Al Weston with his laughing song and other well-known com- Positions that are peculiar to him; Lorenz and Allen, the original buck dancers; Rita ‘Durant, a neat soubrette, and Baker and ‘Lynn, first-class: dialect comedians. - The musical special of Brown and Camille was first-class and really meritgrious, Pauline Mayhew made a hit by her tions of well-known prize figh' clever imita- ters. WILLARD HALL.—The last week of Prof. Carpenter’s present engagement cpened tast_ night at Willard Hall with one of the largest audiences of the month In attendance. Prof. Carpenter gave his usual lecture on hypnotism, which was interesting in the extreme and which was Ustened to with evidences of great in- terest on the part of his auditors. After the lecture Prof. Carptenter gave his vsual demonstrations in hypnotism, using subjects who presented. themselves upon the stage for the purpose. The demonstra- tions were entertaining and instructive, some of the situations evolved from professor's fertile brain being ludicrous in the extreme. This will be positively the last week of Prof. Carpenter here. A LECTURE ON STEV 'SON.—The first of three lectures by Mr. Leon H. Vin- cent will be given this evening at Wesley Chapel. His subject is “Robert Louis Stev- enson,” and out of the charming persona!- ity and the fascinating writings of this au- thor those who can attend may be sure of an _entertaing and instructive evening. This is Mr. Vincent’s fourth season in Washington, and he has heretofore drawn good audiences from our intellectual and literary circles. Hts lectures are models of literary art, as well as judicial estimates of the author and his works. The remain- ing lectures of the course are on “J. M. Barrie” and “William Dean Howells,” and will be given on the evenings of February 8 and 22. a The New York Detained. ‘The fine steamer New, York of the Amer- icar line, advertised to sail tomorrow, will not leave, as expected, on account of a flaw found on examination yesterday in one of her shefts. Sh2 would probably have made the trip safely, but the company does rot take any chances of disappointing pas- sengers, and arrangements have been made to send those anxious to Izave at once by the Red Star steamer Friesland, which will call at Southampton on her way to Ant- werp. A few others will go by the Paris next week. a Gude Grows the Finest Flowers. Those beautiful azalea plants, for in- stance. You never saw better cnes. Gude, F st.—Advt. SS W. S. Teel to Move to F Street. The men’s furnishing establishment of Wm. 8. Te2l, 935 Pennsylvania avenue, which has been a prominent avenue land- mark for the past quarter century, is to be clcsed out, and Mr. Teel will open a new stcre at 1329 F street as soon as th> build- ing is remodeled. The sale of Mr. Teel’s Present stock, which is of the best, offers @ rare opportunity for bargains meantime. >— Money to lend at 5 ard 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. _————— Lecture Before Wom: Law Class. Prof. W. C. Robinson delivered his last lecture before the woman's law class Fri- day evening last. In behalf of the class and its friends Mrs. Mussey extended thanks to the professor for his scholarly and interesting lectures on the subject of the law of waters. Gen. John Eaton also made a few congratulatory remarks to the law class and the faculty. The next lecture in the course will be given next Friday evening at the Washington Club rooms by Mrs. J. Ellen Foster on “The Sources of the Constitution of the United States.” Money to loan at 5 per cent on real estate. Thos. J. Fisher & Co., 1324 F n.w.—Advt. eee Kindergarten Club Meeting. ‘The Washington Kindergarten Club has accepted an invitation to hold its next meeting in connection with that of the Home Circle Club, of which Mrs. Wm. F. Holtzman is president, at her residence, 1214 12th street’ northwest, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. iMrs,.Louise Pollock and daugh- ter, Miss Susan Pollock, will have charge of the meeting, the object of which will be “An Aiternoon With Froebel.” Mrs. Fan- nie Schwedler-Barnes of’ kindergarten fame, now in New York, has signified her inten- tion of being present. ———— The brownstone dwelling No. 1735. 20th street, containing fifteen rooms, will be sold at auction by trustees tomorrow afternoon 330 o’cl Choicely located and a hand- some residence.—Advt. ——.—__ Wife Charged With Desertion. Philip Crutchfield, through Attorney Campbell Carrington, yesterday filed suit for divorce from Mary B. Crutchfield. The couple were married April 7, 1892. Ac- cording to the husband, his wife deserted him January 6, 1896. |No Agency © | has more beneficially | influenced the health | and comfort of the | || people than the Royal | | Baking Powder. | CITY ITEMS. Those Whom the Sudden Changes chill—try a bottle of our Rye Whis- key, 5 yrs. old—tfull qts., 65c.—or the con- valescent our Port—rich and crusty, 30. bottles.Port, Sherry or Muscatel, $1. Gin, med. use, 50c.; Golden Catawba, Catawba, 65c. ga R. WILSON, 984 7th st. n.w. Page 8. 1t* Star Soap, 2c. Ib. Johnston’ Sac J aine 98e. Sale. All our $2, $2.50 and $3 Saxony Wool Ger- man Hand-knit Jackets, 98c., 8 a. m. to 7 p.m. daily. No hour limit. Plenty peo- ple to wait on you. Till stock is exhausted. Too many left over on account of mild winter; need room for spring goods. C. AUERBACH, 7th and H, “The Knit Jacket Man.” Established 1872. fel-3t Voigt, Jeweler. removed 725 7th, next to Johnson's grocery. it pn SAC Eoeee bas Big Storms im the Klondike —hav2 impeded traffic and “Diamond,” in cuse, for $1.25, won't be ready for distribu- tion for a week. | Your patience is entreated. ‘A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should not be neglected. Brown's Bronchial Tro- ches are a simple remedy and give prompt relief. 25 cents a box, age ReoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything. 10c. AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL, THEATER. : Bere ‘Wed. and Sat, Mate. ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT OF OMS SKINNER Prince Rudolph. Next Week—SOL SMITH RUSSELL. “ ja31-20tf POPULAR PRICES. Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matiness, _ THE GREAT EAST INDIA WAR SPECTACLE, SHANNON < SIXTH. CENTRAL LABOR U Last Evening. ‘The weekly meeting last evening of the Ceatral Labor Union was well attended. President N. C. Sprague occupied the chair and Mr. J. J. Crowley was secretary. A communication was read from Jackson Typographical Unicn, No. 9, of Jackson, Mich., calling attention to the fact, stated, that the Central City Show Com- pany of that city is non-union, and that their action in placing it on the unfair list had been indorsed by the American Fed- eration of Labor and International Typo- graphical Unicn. At the request of Jack- son Union copies of some circulars con- taining the above stat-ments were signed by the president and secretary of the Cen- tral Labor Union and forwarded to various parties in New York and other cittes. A communication was also received from the National Metal Polishors’ Union, stat- ing the conditions under which a certain bicycle is manufactured, and requesting that organized labor refuse to patronize the manufacturer. Mr. Spohn, chairman of the legislative coramitte>, reported that that committee will forward to the District Commission- ers a copy of a bill relating to the employ- ment of laber in the District of Columbia, accompanied with a letter of transmittal, —s that they favorably consider the bill. A delegate from @he Bakers’ Union stat>d that the management of a large bakery in this city is now putting in bread-making machines, which, when put in operation, will displace one-half of the bakers now empioy2d by the concern. He also stated that it was very probable that in the near future machines will be placed in all the large bakeries, because those not having machines will not then be abl2> to compete with the others. The delegate stated, further, that the members of the Bakers’ Union decided to report these facts to the Central Labor Union as the speediest way to arouse public sentiment on the subject, and to induce the people not to buy the machine-mad> bread; first, because the use of machines will throw out of employment @ couple of hundred men, and, second, be- cause the bread made in that way will be no cheaper than that made by hand. At the request of the Theatrical Stage Fimployes, a special committee was a pointed to call on the managers of the s= eral theaters and request that members of that organization be employed by them. The office of vice presid>nt becoming va- cant by reason of Mr. A. J. Keane retiring as a delegate from the Bakers and Confec- toners’ Union, Mr. William Maghan of the Bricklayers was elected as vice pres‘dent. Mr. John Weber was elccted fraternal delegate to the Building Trades Council. Mr. William Marsh was admitted as a fraternal delegate from th2 — Building Trades Council. A considerable discussion took place as to the status of a fraternal delegate in the Central Labor Union, and it was finally decided to-extend to him all th2 privileges of any other delegate. Se aS Five handsome, large, three-story and cellar brick and stone dwellings, Florida ave. and Q st., will be sold by trustees at auction tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Advertisement. ——_.+-_ Saengerbund’s Carnival. The annual carnival of the Washington Saengerbund was held last evening and proved to be one of the most enjoyable sccial sessions in the history of the or- ganization. All present wore a fool's cap. A number of chorals were rendered, bal- lads were sung and jokes were perpe- trated. Those who contributed entertain- ing features will be rewarded at a banquet to be held this evening. a 1921 16th st. at auction tomorrow after- noon at 3 o’clock.—Advt. ~ BABY HUMORS Ipstant relief for skin-tortured babies and rest for tired mothers in a warm bath with CUTICURA SOAP, and a single application of CUTIC! (ointment), the great skin cure. The speedy and eccnomfcal treatment for itching, burning, blec-1- ing: scaly and plmply humors of the skit, scalp @iticura s ‘hroughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Sole Proprie- tors. in. ; ‘How to Cure Every Baby Humor,” mailed re BABY BLEMISHEC cnet Sone AMUSEMENTS. GHT AN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE ON “Astronomy.” by Prof. A. N. Skinner, for the benetit of the Kelief Sewing Circle of the Con. gregational Church. Admission for adults, 25 cents; for child 5 cents. . LAFAYETTE - - Tonight Matinees: Wednesday ard Saturday. MR. CHARLES FROHMAN Presents Mr. JOHN DREW In the Successful Comedy of Manners, A_MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE. NEXT | SEA WEEK, | THURS! TON ON SALE AY. Accompanied by CHAS. B. HANFORD. yy’ Ewer IAMLET; Friday, TH ICE; Saturday Matinee, JULIUS CAE- 2 fel-sort nd Saturday. shington. Gay fasqueraders Burlesque AND Spectacular Vaudeville. Next Week—The Black Crook $081-6t,15 JOU _THEAT! ast Every Day- Night—10, 20, 30, 50c. Me Vaudeville and JAS. F. HOEY, TROJA, ANIMATED WATER- MELONS ‘AND HUMAN MUS! EET. ja3t TEN OTHER RED HOT FOR CHANCEL CHAPTER OF TRIXITY P. BE. CHURCH, WEDNESDA! THUREDAY, FEB. 2 & % 2 10 8 O'CLOCK. 5 = UNCHEON, 25 CENTS... ja20-Be* Excursions to sale at Senders & Stay- Sult for Damages. NIO! | Drndestibcess Gt traaaas a Sarah Sherwood and Josewh Sherwood, through Attorneys Campbeil Carrington aud J. Coleman, have filed a suit at law against the firm of Mershall & Tyndall to recover damagos in the sum of $25,000. Sarah Sherwood, while in the employ of the firm the 28h instant, it is stated, had her left hand totally disabled by a mangle, used for troning and pressing sheets and the like. The plaintiffs claim that the firm is responsible for the injury. SS ese BRONCHITIS Or Incipient Consumption. A New Method of Cura ing this Disease. Recommended by Thirty-cight Hundred Physicians. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrene Mining the air passages, and is mani- feted by hoarseness and irritating cough, times accompanied by fever and soreness chest. In its more advanced stages there fever, emaciaticn. loss of voice and other toms of cmsumption TREATMENT AND CURE.—Bronchitie, tn the sinning, 1s purely a local @isense Sr pas- sages, and cannot b> reached by stomach medicines or liquids In eny form. ‘The vee of sprays, douches and atomizers only serve to cause further irrita- tion, and are not only urcless, but positively dan- Ecrous. Air is the only thing that can rach tbe . It must be dry air at that. Here- in Vex the secret of the great success of “HY- OMEI” im all bronchial troubles. The air you Inhaler is DRY, freed breathe through o from all nd laden with nature's own real ry part of the jungs, kill at once the germs , allaying the irritation caused by their Presence and healinz the inflamed membrane with astonishing rapidity; all this without any trouble to the putient, as the Inhaler can be carried in the pocket and used at any time or in any place. NOTE.—In cases where there is soreness of the chest, “HYOMEI" Balm. the wonderfnl healer, should be used in connection with the Inbaler. “RYOMEI” CURES BY INRALATION. It is Nature's own remedy. given throngh the air you breathe, There ix no danger. no risk. Your money refunded if ra 0 relies “H Outfit. 9 Go0.¥ “Hyomet” Balm, 5c. Sold z wens by mail. Write for Story of “Hyomel. THE R. T. BOOTH CO,, 23 MAST 2:TH STREET, NEW YORK. We sell Booth’s Hyomei Inhaler. Mertz’s, 11th and F. AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA. THURSDAY—MATINEE—SATURDAY “A PARIS MODEL.” Comedy in Three Acts by JANE MAULDIN- FEIGL. Direction of RUDOLPH ARONS NT WEEK— ANNA HELD p cooscocton wim The Cat and the Cherub, fel-21 RAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. WEFK JAN. 21. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Hyde’s Comedians AND ‘Helene Mora. HIGH- CLASS VAUDEVILLE ACTS. POPULAR PRICES. Next Attraction—BLANEY’S HIRED GIRL. ja31-6t es Nortoik & Steamboat Co. in the year for Fortress Monroe, Newport News and all points south TONIGHT. 8 8 , 8 ashington Lv. Washington. Lv. Alexandria. Ar-Ft. Monroe Ar.Norfolk. 15 a.m. Ar. Was % ‘Tickets cn sale at 518, 619, 817, 1421 Penn. ave., B. and 0. ticket office, ‘cor. 15th st. and N. ¥. ave., and on board steam — "7 For farther information a: ——_ offices, 7th at. whart,Wash'n, D. @e1-234 "JNO. CALLAHAN, General Manager. For Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church--Take -|the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. 0.tt 21 LBS. OF FAT. DR. EDISON'S OBESITY PILLS AND SALT POR: MEN AND WOMEN. 2 SAMPLE BOX OF EACH FREE. REMEDIES ABSOLUTELY PURE AND SAFR. CURE PERMANENT. Free advice about Obesity or any diseasc at LORING & ©0.'S New York or Chicagu Medical Department. Call or write. Letters addressed uy ladies to Mrs. Dr. Amy M. Henry, who has charge of our Woman's Department, will be opened and Dr. Edison's Pills and Salt are peffectly ha-m- less, and strengthen and invigorate all who use them. Obesity Salt, $1 a bottle. Obesity Pills, $1.50 @ bottle; 8 bottles, $4—enough for one treat-— ment. If Pills or Salt be used alone. the Pills | found most effective in the ratio of about bow to be healthy and beautiful.